EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

How 'man on the street' interviews are becoming more intrusive

Jayden Hewitt

September 13, 2023

If you've scrolled through TikTok or Instagram in the past few months, you may have come videos that involve enthusiastic influencers running up to a random passerby, shoving a mic in their face and then asking a slew of questions, like "how much rent do you pay," or "can you rate how attractive this girl is?" MSU legal experts and students weighed in on whether the trend is an invasion of privacy or not.

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MSU Trustee Dianne Byrum calls for investigation of Tucker accuser leak

Alex Walters

September 13, 2023

Michigan State University Trustee Dianne Byrum has called on the university to "thoroughly investigate" allegations that the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment was leaked to the press.

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Why did it take MSU so long to act on Tucker? Here’s what we know

Theo Scheer

September 13, 2023

MSU leadership knew a complaint had been filed against Tucker in December. Why did no one do anything about it?

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Professors navigate use of artificial intelligence in the classroom

Kaspar Haehnle

September 13, 2023

With MSU not having a set policy on the use of generative AI in the classroom, professors were entrusted with creating their own plans on whether to exclude or embrace the technology. “(It) requires an almost complete rethinking of how education works,” one professor said.

STUDENTS

Collegiate Recovery Community students face challenges with dorm-living

Owen McCarthy

September 13, 2023

Members of MSU's Collegiate Recovery Community have designated dorm floors to provide them with a safe and supportive living environment. But when these spaces are shared with non-CRC students who did not know they would be living on substance-free floors, challenges arise.

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MSU president search continues in secrecy, under scrutiny

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

September 13, 2023

As the search for MSU's next president continues, almost everything about it remains a secret. Members of the search committee say the confidentiality is an asset, but the community and experts say it's a cause for concern.

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Tucker accuser says leak forced her to come forward with sexual harassment allegation

Alex Walters

September 12, 2023

Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who accused MSU head football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment, said she was forced to come forward because her identity was leaked to the media by a "outside party." 

STUDENTS

International students discuss workplace culture shocks

Jayden Hewitt

September 12, 2023

Across the globe, many countries have different workplace customs and expectations that dictate how employees can balance their work and social lives. For many international students at Michigan State University, American workplace expectations can often require an adjustment.

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Broad Art Museum showcases new exhibits at fall opening party

Emilio Perez Ibarguen ,  Lauren Coin  and  Jack Williams

September 12, 2023

MSU's Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum kicked off the year with its fall opening party on Friday. The event introduced the museum's four new unique exhibits to the public.

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Claimant Brenda Tracy responds to Tucker's statement, accuses him of attempting to impede investigation

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

September 11, 2023

Brenda Tracy, the survivor and advocate who filed a sexual harassment report that led to the suspension of MSU football coach Mel Tucker, refuted Tucker's statement about the ongoing investigation. "This is just more of the same DARVO, deflection, victim blaming and lies that I’ve been dealing with now for months," she wrote on social media.

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MSU coach Tucker responds to harassment claims, calls allegations 'character assassination'

Alex Walters

September 11, 2023

Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker has released a statement responding to allegations of sexual harassment.

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'Confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken': MSU Interim President shares statement following Tucker controversy

Willow Symonds

September 11, 2023

In an email to the MSU community Monday afternoon, Interim President Teresa Woodruff addressed concerns regarding MSU's process to suspend football coach Mel Tucker. Woodruff wrote that "confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken."

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W.J. Beal Botanical Garden to celebrate 150th anniversary with ‘people, plants, and place’

Willow Symonds

September 11, 2023

MSU's W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, the nation’s oldest maintained botanical garden on a university campus, celebrates its 150th anniversary this Wednesday, Sept. 13. To celebrate the sesquicentennial, there will be a public celebration at the garden with music, food and activities from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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MSU football coach Tucker suspended amid sexual harassment investigation

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

September 10, 2023

Michigan State's head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended without pay after a report revealed he is under investigation for sexual harassment.

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MSU interim president and athletic director set to address media at 5 p.m. amid Tucker Title IX scandal

Alex Walters

September 10, 2023

MSU’s interim president and athletic director will hold a press conference Sunday at 5 p.m., hours after news broke that MSU is investigating head football coach Mel Tucker for sexually harassing a rape survivor and advocate who was advising his team. 

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‘Shocked’ and ‘disgusted’: MSU students react to Mel Tucker Title IX investigation

Emilio Perez Ibarguen  and  Shakyra Mabone

September 10, 2023

“I think that MSU needs to fire (Tucker),” one student said. “If the MSU athletic department only suspends him, I think we as students need to boycott the football games.” 

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Tucker career timeline: From player to MSU coach, now under investigation

Madilynn Warden

September 10, 2023

Having just begun his fourth season as MSU coach, a USA Today report was released uncovering an ongoing investigation of Tucker after he was accused of sexually harassing known sexual violence educator and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. 

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Report: MSU football coach Tucker under Title IX investigation for sexually harassing rape survivor

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

September 10, 2023

Michigan State University head football football coach Mel Tucker is the subject of an ongoing Title XI investigation, according to a report from USA Today. He is accused of sexually harassing Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor and advocate who worked with Tucker to educate his team on sexual violence.

COMMUNITY

MSU experts discuss recent extreme weather events, expectations for Michigan

Abbigayle Gabli

September 8, 2023

Recent extreme weather events have generated discussion among MSU experts over climate change and its implications for Michigan.Earth and environmental sciences professor Bruno Basso said climate change is increasing the frequency of severe weather.  

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MSU board ends chair elections in split vote

Alex Walters

September 8, 2023

The MSU Board of Trustees amended its bylaws to end contentious chair elections in favor of year-long terms decided by seniority. "We have relationships on this board that have been fractured because of the board chair election," Trustee Brianna Scott said.