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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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Brenda Tracy said leak came from MSU boardroom

Alex Walters

September 27, 2023

Brenda Tracy first accused “someone associated with” Michigan State University’s elected Board of Trustees of leaking her identity.

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MSU holds Hazing Prevention Week, raises awareness for students

Vivian Barrett

September 27, 2023

Michigan State University is hosting four events between September 25 and 29 as part of National Hazing Prevention Week.

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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.

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MSU student government debates mandatory relationship reporting

Willow Symonds

September 26, 2023

A controversial bill that would require Associated Students of MSU representatives to disclose intra-organizational romantic relationships to the Office of the President was a focus of debate at the Sept. 21 general assembly meeting. 

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ASMSU discusses sustainability, tuition charges, public comment at meeting

Willow Symonds

September 26, 2023

The Associated Students of MSU passed bills allowing public comment and requiring the university to disclose additional student fees at their meeting on Sept. 21. The four-hour meeting also included presentations from speakers regarding sustainability and discussions of over 10 bills. 

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'We should not be settling': MSU faculty respond to Trustee’s president search ideas

Alex Walters

September 25, 2023

MSU’s Faculty Senate passed a non-binding resolution detailing their requests for the presidential search committee and process. The resolution states the president should have an academic background and be supported by the students and faculty on the search committee.

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MSU coach Tucker says grounds to fire him are ‘flimsy’

Alex Walters

September 25, 2023

Michigan State University Head Football Coach Mel Tucker formally responded to the university’s intent to fire him amid sexual harassment allegations Monday, arguing that the university has no right to sever his $95 million contract.

ENVIRONMENT

Research continues on the health and wellness of the Red Cedar River

Joe Lorenz

September 25, 2023

“To me, the river is the heart of campus." This heart, however, has a long and storied history with the pollution that comes alongside industrialization and urbanization.

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A shooting happened early Sunday in East Lansing: Here's why you didn't get an MSU alert

Ridhima Kodali

September 24, 2023

The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 near Coolidge Road and Saginaw Street. Michigan State University Chief of Police Chris Rozman said a university alert was not sent out to students because police did not have credible information that the shooting unfolded near campus.

ENVIRONMENT

Meridian Green Team hosts recycling event for residents

Anna Rossow

September 24, 2023

Meridian Cares teamed up with Meridian Green Team for a recycling event and coat collection on Saturday

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MSU unveils electric vehicle fast-charging stations, striding towards a more sustainable future

Jaden Beard

September 24, 2023

Michigan State University unveiled two new electric vehicle charging stations at the CATA Multimodal Transportation Center Friday morning. The stations are the first fast-charging electric vehicle stations on MSU’s campus. 

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Report: Mel Tucker misled Title IX investigator in sexual misconduct case

Willow Symonds

September 23, 2023

Head football coach Mel Tucker misled the Title IX investigator in his sexual misconduct case, according to a USA Today article. The phone call in question occurred during an MSU-sponsored trip, not from Tucker's home in East Lansing like he first told investigators.

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Feds probing MSU for mishandling, retaliating in Title IX case

Alex Walters

September 22, 2023

The accuser alleges that after reporting sexual harassment by an MSU employee, she was discriminated against because of her disability and retaliated against for reporting.

BUSINESS

Atomic changes happening at Lansing's Strange Matter Coffee

Kayla Nelsen

September 21, 2023

Strange Matter Coffee opened the doors to its revamped downtown Lansing location on Sept. 20 with new partnerships and plans.

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MSU Museum hosts monthly First Friday events to engage with students

Kaspar Haehnle

September 21, 2023

The MSU Museum is bringing back its themed events open to students on the first Friday of each month. Each event provides students with the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum and participate in various activities with free food and the chance to win prizes.

ENVIRONMENT

Michigan legislators focus on renewable energy, environmental protections with new energy priorities

Joe Lorenz

September 21, 2023

Michigan State legislators unveiled new policy goals towards clean energy and environmental protection during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's “What’s Next” address last month. 

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How professors remember your name: the strategy and science behind memorization

Theo Scheer

September 21, 2023

Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.

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State Sen. McMorrow speaks to Planned Parenthood MSU about the Reproductive Health Act

Jaden Beard

September 21, 2023

Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow (D- Royal Oak) spoke to Planned Parenthood Generation Action MSU, or PPGA, Wednesday night about information and advocacy work surrounding the Reproductive Health Act. 

BUSINESS

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes young community leaders

Kayla Nelsen

September 20, 2023

"It’s a call to action for them:" On Sept. 19, The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) celebrated 10 Lansing professionals who have contributed to the growth of the Lansing community.