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Gunshots fired in East Lansing result in one injured
One person is injured after gunshots were fired near the Grove Street parking ramp early Sunday morning.
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'We check every box in terms of failure': Trustee O'Keefe condemns state of Title IX at MSU
“I am tired of reading about the sexual transgressions of the faculty, which are like reading "50 Shades of Grey" and are as long as "Gone with the Wind," without knowing what the outcomes are of such behavior,” O’Keefe said.
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Stanley fallout causes emotional, tension-filled board meeting
Walking into room 401 of the Hannah Administration Building, the Board of Trustees carried the weight of no-confidence votes from the MSU community and even the university president. Trustee Brianna Scott called President Samuel L. Stanley's resignation “collateral damage” from ongoing miscommunication and distrust within the board. Board chair Dianne Byrum said she would not be rerunning for chair in 2023.
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What should students expect in the presidential search? ASMSU demands trustees involve student body
"Students have just seen major changes happen before their eyes with no answer," Kovach said. ASMSU demands the Board of Trustees better include students in the presidential search and Title IX affairs.
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Dublin Square could find new home in high-rise with development proposal
The Evergreen development proposal was presented Thursday at an East Lansing Downtown Development Authority meeting by housing developer The Michael's Organization and city officials, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
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Pumpkin thefts in Bailey Neighborhood leave parents angry and children upset
As Halloween quickly approaches, monsters of the night have begun coming out – this time targeting Bailey Neighborhood pumpkins.
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ASMSU discusses expectations for the Board of Trustees, two bills passed
During academic committee meeting on Oct. 27, ASMSU discussed its expectations for the Board of Trustees and advocated for increasing OCAT accessibility and establishing pop-up vaccination clinics on campus.
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East Lansing prepares for big business during rivalry weekend
Typically, the rivalry game brings in more revenue to East Lansing businesses, and although the game is in Ann Arbor this year, they're still expecting big crowds.
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Swim and dive team expects reinstatement following board meeting
Trustee Melanie Foster said athletic director Alan Haller will work to "strategize a plan forward" for the swim and dive team within the next academic year.
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'Likely my final MSU board meeting': Stanley addresses board
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said today's Board of Trustees meeting will likely be his final one. The room gave Stanley a standing ovation following his comments.
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MSU students speak on their apartment complex choice
High-rises close to campus shock future tenants with their price tag, while apartments further away from campus deter students due to their commute to school or work.
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Apartment complex sprawl is spreading across East Lansing – how does this change the city?
As long as MSU’s student population continues to grow, so will the expansion of apartment complexes in East Lansing. They might not be everyone’s aesthetic choice for the city, but they’re here to stay.
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First campus-wide collaboration introduced for Día de los Muertos celebrations
"One of my hopes is that students, faculty and staff and community members who interact with the ofrendas —who are not familiar with Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos — that they're able to understand ways in which anyone can celebrate and honor life after death," Flores said.
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MSU, U-M provide rivalry game day safety tips for students
Whether watching the game in Ann Arbor or at home in East Lansing, both universities have collaborated to provide important reminders to ensure that this weekend’s game and festivities are safe for everyone.
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Community living: An inside look at cooperative housing
"It's also an intentional community," Public policy senior Sky Stillwell said. "So, you have to be ready to work towards that and live cooperatively with your housemates as well. That's definitely a difference to other housing options and something people really should be ready for."
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Experts break down economic impact of MSU on East Lansing
The niche makeup of a college town offers different opportunities for people looking to start or expand a business.
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Faculty and student leaders endorse Provost Woodruff for interim president
The statement listed reasons explaining the endorsement for Woodruff. Among those reasons were Woodruff’s ability to continue the implementation of the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan and DEI Plan and progress toward Title IX compliance.
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Grand marshal James Bibbs' pathway from world-record athlete to coach
"I think longevity is a gift — you don’t know how long you’re going to be here, but it’s a gift that you ought to try to treat it right," Bibbs said. "Take care of yourself and try to stay here as long as you can."
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What to expect at the first Board of Trustees meeting following Stanley's resignation
Here's a look at what's on the agenda, including the recommendation of Brian Quinn for acting secretary and chief of staff.
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Mentees, advocates, friends: Residential assistants are more than community authorities
“I wanted to help people and to make sure people have a voice when they don’t feel like they do and just be someone’s biggest advocate they have,” Bailey Hall residential assistant Marvin Pride said.