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SaMya Overall is selected as The State News 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief
SaMya Overall will begin her term as The State News Editor-in-Chief during the summer 2022 semester.
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Red Cedar Organ dedicated to MSU after 8-year-long process
MSU professor Jonathan Reed said he was first contacted about the organ in June 2014. Dean of the College of Music James Forger first asked him to go over and evaluate the organ that was previously in the chapel, a 1952 organ built by a company in the Netherlands known as Pelz.
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Spring 2022: Semester in review
The spring 2022 semester at Michigan State University has been marked by progress, achievements and innovations, but also tragedy, loss and setbacks. Here are the biggest headlines of the semester.
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Steve Aikin: MSU Bakers truck driver, alumnus and retired Alumni Memorial Chapel sexton
In total Aikin pastored at two churches for 26 years while also working at MSU.
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Lansing-area record stores, crate diggers celebrate Record Store Day
Two Lansing-area record stores — The Record Lounge and Flat, Black and Circular — opened their doors to vinyl collectors last Saturday for Record Store Day.
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Person shot by ELPD officers in Lake Lansing Meijer parking lot
Two East Lansing officers shot someone in the parking lot of the Lake Lansing Meijer, according to reports.
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Voting issues ensue at Michigan Republican endorsement convention
Human error in the displaying of candidates on the big screen not matching up with the order they were listed on the second ballot caused confusion among precinct delegates, leading to a pause in voting.
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African American, African studies degree now offered through College of Arts & Letters
A degree in African American and African Studies, or AAAS is now open to students at Michigan State. Students can choose from one of three degree concentrations: Communities in Action, Creative Expression, Culture and Performance and Black Institutions, Sustainability and Statecraft.
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Provost recommends new college of education dean
Jerlando F. L. Jackson was recommended to become the new dean of education by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, effective July 1, according to an MSU press release sent April 21.
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Michigan Republican Party endorses trustee candidates Menge and Balow
MSU Board of Trustees candidates Travis Menge and Mike Balow were endorsed at the Michigan Republican Party endorsement convention on April 23.
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Michigan Republican Party endorses Karamo, DePerno for state offices
Kristina Karamo and Matthew DePerno received the greatest number of delegates votes, winning the Republican nominations for Secretary of State and Attorney General, respectively.
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ASMSU announces new Office of the President after 2 nights of elections
The Student Services Building had power issues on the first scheduled election day, so this year’s election was split over only two days as a result of the campus-wide power issues.
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Public, trustees comment on fossil fuel divestment, UNTF negotiations at BOT
The MSU Board of Trustees held its last meeting of the semester Friday, April 22 in the boardroom of the Hannah Administration Building, during which members of the MSU community addressed their concerns during public comments. Topics included fossil fuel divestments, Union of Nontenure-Track Faculty, or UNTF, contract negotiations and the reinstatement of MSU’s swimming and diving team.
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'Name a better illusion than the American dream:' Rally for Patrick Lyoya held at Capitol
"Name a better trick than being able to rest in peace while Black in America," Black Lives Matter organizer K.T. Saxon said at the rally for Patrick Lyoya on Thursday. "Better yet, name a better illusion than the American dream.”
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Board of Trustees authorizes athletic improvements, speakers address swim and dive
The MSU Board of Trustees approved authorizations to proceed with renovations to the football complex and Spartan Stadium upgrades at its final meeting of the spring semester on April 22. Speakers also addressed reinstatement of the swim and dive team.
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Board of Trustees meeting covered updates on academics, campus life
The MSU Board of Trustees held its final meeting of the semester April 22. The meeting contained various updates on campus life and academics, including on-campus construction and updated housing and dining rates.
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ASMSU and MRULE host environmental justice and legislation roundtable
A total of 11 participants, including hosts ASMSU Emerging Leader Program Intern Emily Hoyumpa and MOSAIC supervisor Chloe Grigsby, attended the roundtable event.
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RISE and MSU Student Organic Farm co-host Earth Day event
Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment, or RISE, and Michigan State University Student Organic Farm are co-sponsoring an Earth Day celebration tomorrow, Friday, April 22.
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Thirteen survivors file claims against FBI, attorney Jamie White expands on details
Thirteen survivors of sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar filed claims against the FBI on April 20. These claims total $130 million in damages for the FBI’s negligent failure to investigate Nassar’s sexual abuse allegations. Jamie White of White Law expands on the details of these claims.
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MSU names first VP of human resources
Christina K. Brogdon will become the first vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer on June 1, replacing Richard Fanning as head of MSU Human Resources, according to a press release from the university.