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Mel Tucker timeline: How the former MSU football coach fell
The complete timeline of Tucker's downfall, from the now-infamous alleged phone call to his contentious firing.
BUSINESS
First-come, first-serve: Students line up outside of The Abbot in hopes of signing a lease
Early Monday morning, the sidewalks of Abbot Road were filled with students wrapped in blankets, lined up outside of The Abbot in hopes of signing a new lease with the complex.
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MSU's Career Closet: Clothing for young professionals
MSU Career Services Network added another notable resource for students looking to bridge the gap into professional careers: the Career Closet.
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Security and Fire Safety report shows increase in RVSM crimes, outlines new safety interventions
Reported cases of three relationship violence and sexual misconduct crimes on campus have increased since 2021 and updates to campus safety have increased, the 2023 Security and Fire Safety Report finds.
BUSINESS
A lost space for the outdoor community: Grand River Ave. Moosejaw to close
“Nothing can really replace having the Moosejaw on Grand River:" In the store's closing, the Lansing community will lose more than just outdoor gear and apparel.
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MSU instructor on leave after students discover meth lab arrest
After an online profile revealed this instructor was teaching under a modified name, students discovered his connection to a Louisiana meth lab.
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Sudden sinkhole occurs on campus, causes and future risks remain unclear
A sinkhole opened on Service Road near the Recycling Center on Wednesday, though it was filled with asphalt within six hours. The cause of the sudden sinkhole remains unclear, but MSUPD communications said it was an "isolated incident."
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MSU deans, provosts rebuke Trustee’s president search ideas
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.
MICHIGAN
Community violence prevention is a priority in this year's state budget
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has allocated $12.6 million to advance community violence prevention.
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Tucker's attorney prepares for possible litigation
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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Woodruff: I made 'principled choices' and I stand by them
Woodruff sat down with The State News to discuss her handling of the Tucker scandal, the leak of his accuser’s name, how she hopes MSU will move forward, and who she hopes will succeed her as the permanent president.
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Students and experts reflect on online learning
Students and professors weigh in on how online and asynchronous learning best fits into their lives.
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MSU Union evacuated after excessive steam release
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.