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How students, community members advocate for change through MLK Day march

Ridhima Kodali

January 9, 2024

Since the rise of the Civil Rights Movement in 1954, protest marches have long been a form of activism in fighting to end racial segregation and exclusion. It was at the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held in 1963, where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the exalted "I Have a Dream" speech. Communications senior and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Brandon Foster will be the coordinator for the 2024 MLK Commemorative March. For Foster, who was also coordinator last year, the march "means a lot to him" because it brings diversity, equity and inclusion within MSU.

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A rundown of MSU MLK Day events to commemorate the holiday

Hannah Holycross

January 9, 2024

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching on Monday, Jan. 15, a variety of events on campus are commemorating and celebrating the holiday throughout the week. 

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Four MSU stories you missed over break

Owen McCarthy

January 9, 2024

The holiday break is an excellent opportunity to unwind and unplug from the real world. But as our much needed period of rest comes to a close and we settle back into life in East Lansing, here are four pieces of MSU news to catch you up on what you missed over break. 

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'Healing at our pace': MSU students protest reopening of Berkey Hall

Owen McCarthy

January 8, 2024

Students gathered outside the Hannah Administration Building on Monday to protest the reopening of Berkey Hall, one of the sites of the Feb. campus shooting that killed three and injured five. Monday marked the first day that classes have been held in the building since the shooting, which occurred nearly a year ago.

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Investigation fails to find source of leak of Brenda Tracy’s name, but one MSU trustee didn’t cooperate

Amalia Medina

December 29, 2023

An external investigation was unable to identify anyone at MSU who leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who accused then-football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment. 

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With over 54% approval, tenure stream faculty union requests formal recognition

Theo Scheer

December 28, 2023

NiCole Buchanan, a member of the organizing committee for the union of tenure stream faculty, said that “well over 54%” of the group have signed authorization cards indicating they want to join the union.

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Students gather to demonstrate after MSU board meeting is moved online

Theo Scheer

December 15, 2023

Students and survivors gathered to protest the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. Though the meeting was online, they were joined by trustee Dennis Denno and trustee Rema Vassar.

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MSU graduates encouraged to 'embrace serendipity' in life at fall commencement ceremony

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

Hundreds of graduates and their loved ones gathered at the Breslin Center to celebrate for fall commencement to celebrate their accomplishments. Keynote speaker John Hildebrand, the international secretary for the National Academy of Sciences was among them, receiving an honorary Doctor of Science Degree.

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'I’m waiting for the feeling of peace to hit': sister survivors grateful but concerned following Nassar documents vote

Theo Scheer

December 15, 2023

“It's clear that (our voices have) had an impact,” Elizabeth Maurer, a sister survivor, said. “Hearing the ‘yes’ was still just so surreal.” 

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Nessel: Release of Nassar documents is “better late than never,” but challenges lie ahead for investigators

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

If the documents contain evidence of MSU leaders failing to report information about Nassar’s serial sexual abuse, Nessel said criminal charges would likely “have come and gone in terms of the statute of limitations.”

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Students object to reopening of Berkey Hall, propose online and hybrid options for classes there

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

Several students at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting demanded that Berkey Hall— one of the sites of the February campus mass shooting—remain closed despite the university’s plans to open the building for the spring 2024 semester.

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MSU commits to release findings of Tracy leak probe

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

Michigan State University will publicly release the findings of an outside investigation into who at the university may have leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who the university found to have been sexually harassed by fired football coach Mel Tucker. 

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MSU board pledges to not interfere in new president’s administration

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

The pledges — which were endorsed by Guskiewicz and passed by the board — say the trustees are committed to “building trust” through a clarified role in running the university.

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MSU settles claims with families of three students killed in February campus shooting

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

The board approved this resolution at a meeting Friday. 

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MSU board votes to begin release of Nassar documents, ending years-long, controversial withholding

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted Friday to begin the release of more of thousands of long-withheld documents relating to the university’s handling of years of sexual abuse by disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar.

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Alcohol to be sold at MSU Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena starting January 2024

Owen McCarthy

December 14, 2023

Alcohol will be available at the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena starting in January 2024, Associate Athletic Director Matt Larson announced Thursday. 

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MSU students weigh decision to stay on campus over winter break

Kaspar Haehnle

December 14, 2023

With winter break approaching, most of the campus will shut down and schedules will change, meaning MSU students will have to decide if they want to travel back to their hometown or stick out the three weeks on campus. Students staying on campus will have resources available to them during the break.

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MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy: What it covers and its limitations

Theo Scheer

December 13, 2023

If students, faculty and staff experience discrimination at Michigan State University, reporting their experience to the Office of Civil Rights is a click away. But misinformation and a lack of education on the university’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, or ADP, can prevent community members – often students – from doing so.

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Black MSU students share experiences with discrimination, seek changes

PJ Pfeiffer

December 13, 2023

Roughly 6% of students at Michigan State University are Black, and with recent racial incidents going unaddressed by university administration, many Black students feel it has been hard to connect with departments like the Board of Trustees on campus to support and aid them in their issues.

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A cappella group Voctave performing holiday favorites at MSU Wharton Center

Daniel Schoenherr

December 12, 2023

A critically-acclaimed a capella group, Voctave, is bringing a festive performance to Michigan State University’s Wharton Center on Dec. 12 with a one-night holiday show.