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Former Penn swimmer Paula Scanlan speaks at MSU, trans students unify in response

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 13, 2024

Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan spoke to a small audience at Michigan State University on Tuesday evening, delivering a critique of transgender athletes' presence in women's sports and college campus's acceptance of transgender people. Outside the event, several transgender students and allies gathered for a "trans-awareness picnic" meant to inspire a sense of community and solidarity.

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MSU reports meningococcal disease case, risk to campus deemed minimal

Jessica Pruitt

November 11, 2024

An MSU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, prompting swift action from the university and local health officials. While the risk of transmission is minimal, students are urged to stay vigilant and consider vaccination to protect against this rare but serious disease.

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Cancelling classes, group discussions: MSU faculty grapple with how to address election results amid scrutiny

Emilio Perez Ibarguen  and  Theo Scheer

November 11, 2024

MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.

MICHIGAN

Human remains found in freezer in East Lansing residence

Hannah Holycross

November 9, 2024

The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a potential homicide after finding human remains inside a freezer in an East Lansing townhome.

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MSU board election results were temporarily incorrect due to a miscount

Theo Scheer

November 8, 2024

Roughly 20,000 votes were miscounted in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race — an error that was later resolved but, before discovered, could have altered who won the second open seat. 

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Possible consolidation of two humanities colleges troubles students, but MSU says not to worry

Owen McCarthy

November 8, 2024

MSU administration is considering merging two humanities-focused colleges. Students are wary of such a move, but administrators say they don't need to be.

ENVIRONMENT

MSU facilities work together to turn waste into power

Anna Rossow

November 8, 2024

The ADREC, MSU Culinary Services and the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center have teamed up to convert waste into energy to power campus. They are working to eliminate waste on campus and help the environment.

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Republican Mike Balow wins spot on MSU board, second winner too close to call

Theo Scheer

November 7, 2024

Republican Mike Balow will be the newest member of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow race, though it’s currently too close to know who will win the second open spot on the board.

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MSU board race still too close to call as Democrat takes lead for second seat

Theo Scheer

November 6, 2024

Republicans hold a narrow lead in Michigan State University's Board of Trustees race.

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Divided MSU student body reckons with Trump victory

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 6, 2024

As students processed the results of the 2024 election, in which former president Donald Trump easily secured a second term, students discussed their anxieties and hopes ahead of the next four years.

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Kamala Harris underperformed past Democrats in MSU precincts

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 6, 2024

As of 2:18 a.m. on Nov. 6, Kamala Harris is trailing Donald Trump by several percentage points in Michigan. On MSU's campus precincts, Harris failed to recreate the levels of support that President Joe Biden and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had in the 2020 and 2022 elections.

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Republican candidates leading MSU Board of Trustees race with almost all votes reported

Theo Scheer

November 5, 2024

Results are trickling in for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race, with eight candidates vying for two open seats on MSU's governing board.

MICHIGAN

MSU students weigh in on country's future on Election Day

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 5, 2024

As Election Day finally descends on MSU's campus, students have been steadily voting throughout the day. As 8 p.m. approaches, many students expressed a balance of anxiety and careful optimism ahead of the consequential results.

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Where MSU students can vote on Election Day

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 4, 2024

On Election Day, Nov. 5, four polling locations representing five precincts will be spread across MSU's campus for students to vote at. Students who have not registered to vote can still do so at the East Lansing City Clerk's office or at WKAR Studio B in the Communication Arts and Sciences building.

MICHIGAN

Kamala Harris promises to end war in Gaza, protect abortion rights at MSU rally

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 3, 2024

On Sunday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to end the Israel-Hamas war and protect abortion rights while rhetorically juxtaposing herself with Donald Trump during a visit to Michigan State University. Harris' visit came on the final day of early voting in Michigan, only two days before the Nov. 5 election.

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MSU community lines up for VP Harris' rally on campus

Demonte Thomas

November 3, 2024

The MSU community waited in lines to get into Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally at Jenison Fieldhouse Sunday. With lines stretching as far as Wells Hall to the doors of Jenison, supporters eagerly awaited the person they hope will be elected president Tuesday. 

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Kamala Harris to rally at MSU on Sunday

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 1, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris will rally at Michigan State University on Sunday, Nov. 3, her campaign announced on Thursday. With only two days before the general election, Harris will attempt to rile up support from college students like she did at a rally at the University of Michigan earlier in the week.

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Student launches GoFundMe for students arrested in MSU campus protest

Demonte Thomas

November 1, 2024

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the five student protesters arrested last Friday for trespassing, after they stayed in the Hannah Administration Building past closing time as part of a sit-in. According to the GoFundMe, all five students face misdemeanor charges, 30 days in jail and a $250 fine.

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MSU community remembers former Humphrey Fellow Tariq Thabet one year after death in Gaza

Demonte Thomas

October 31, 2024

The MSU Hurriya Coalition held a remembrance event for Tariq Thabet, a former MSU Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from 2021-2022 who was killed in an Israeli bombing one year ago. 

ENVIRONMENT

MSU partners with Bioelements Group to improve sustainable packaging

Anna Rossow

October 30, 2024

MSU School of Packaging has partnered with Bioelements Group, a Chilean-based company that prioritizes the environment when creating packaging materials, to create more sustainable, biodegradable packaging.