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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students weigh in: Best comfort TV shows, movies to watch during fall

Kaspar Haehnle
September 30, 2023

With summer coming to an end and the crisp fall weather rolling in, the changing leaves are bringing autumn vibes back to campus. For many Michigan State University students, the best way to celebrate this transition is by reaching for their favorite autumn film classics. From Halloween horror movies to Stars Hollow drama, here are some comfort TV shows and movies students think are perfect for the pumpkin spice season.

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MSU deans, provosts rebuke Trustee’s president search ideas

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer
September 29, 2023

MSU’s deans and vice-provosts sent a letter to the Board of Trustees asking that they only consider candidates for the presidency that are approved by the representative search committee. The letter followed a resolution from the faculty senate and comments from Interim President Teresa Woodruff pushing back against comments from a trustee who said the board might select a candidate not supported by the search committee.

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Students bring back MSU skydiving club to "enjoy the beauty of skydiving"

Owen McCarthy
September 28, 2023

“The purpose of the club is to enjoy the beauty of skydiving,” skydiving club member Noah Roux said. “For me, it is very calming to have the sense that the only thing that matters in that moment is that exact moment. So, everything else I stress out about, everything that worries me, all that doesn’t matter. The only thing I care about is making sure I jump safely.” 

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Tucker's attorney prepares for possible litigation

Theo Scheer
September 28, 2023

Former MSU head coach Mel Tucker is preparing for litigation against the university for the termination of his $95 million contract yesterday, according to a statement released by Tucker’s attorney, Jennifer Belveal, that referred to his firing as "illegal."

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MSU Union evacuated after excessive steam release

Kaspar Haehnle ,  Daniel Schoenherr ,  Willow Symonds ,  Archer Guanco ,  Lauren Coin  and  Ridhima Kodali
September 27, 2023

At around 7 p.m., the Michigan State University Union was evacuated after steam discharge from the building's upper areas became excessive. MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said there was no fire, but rather an optical illusion caused by steam, leading many to believe that there was. Olsen said the issue has been resolved and the Union reopened.

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Overloaded dryer causes fire in West Wilson Hall laundry room

Ridhima Kodali
September 27, 2023

At around 4 p.m. today, a fire was reported in the laundry room of West Wilson Hall, causing two fire trucks and cops to appear at the scene. The fire alarm went off and students were evacuated from the building. Associate director for communications for the Residence Education and Housing Services Bethany Balks said no injuries were reported, and that the fire was caused by an overloaded dryer.

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MSU fires Mel Tucker as head football coach

Theo Scheer
September 27, 2023

MSU football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired by Athletic Director Alan Haller Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment from a prominent rape survivor and advocate who was consulting for the team.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts', Taylor Swift and women in music: Students discuss

Kaspar Haehnle
September 27, 2023

After a long anticipated wait by her fans, singer-songwriter Oliva Rodrigo returned to stardom with the release of her sophomore album “Guts," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and showcased hits like "Vampire" and "bad idea right?". Admist the album's growing popularity, however, heated controversy has arisen on social media as users accuse Rodrigo of copying song patterns and sounds from artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Miley Cyrus. With the debate trending across the internet, Michigan State University students expressed their opinions on the subject.

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MSU holds National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show for Divine 9 fraternities, sororities

PJ Pfeiffer
September 26, 2023

On Thursday, Sep. 21, in the Wharton Center, Michigan State University hosted the National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show, an annual event consisting of nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine. The Yard Show is a series of performances where the Greek life organizations showcase their Greek life’s history through performances – such as speeches, dances and chants – in front of the other Greek life organizations. Hundreds of students wore their chapter's paraphernalia and held signs to support their brotherhood and sisterhood.