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Students, staff describe experiences on campus with shooting
MSU students describe their experience of being on campus during a shooting at multiple locations.
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Three dead, five injured in mass shooting at Michigan State University; no threat imminent
MSUPD interim deputy chief Chris Rozman has confirmed that the shooter has died of a self-inflicted wound. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted and there is no longer a threat on campus.
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'Breaking the mold': College of Engineering to host Introduce a Girl to Engineering event
“I feel like if my school would have encouraged us to attend these sorts of events, it would have given me more knowledge of what I wanted to do when I was older,” event chair and SWE member Paulina Sandoval said. “It wouldn’t have left me scrambling. I was a senior in high school trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, with my college career.”
LIFE
MSU researchers discover how switchgrass can reach full potential as a biofuel candidate
MSU researchers have discovered a way to allow the switchgrass plant to reach its full potential as a biofuel crop, following a discovery of one of its growth limitations. The discovery could ease dependence on fossil fuels as a source of energy.
NEWS
Former MSU point guard Keith Appling pleads guilty to second-degree murder
Michigan State men's basketball former star Keith Appling pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday.
ICE HOCKEY
Michigan State drops to No. 17 in USCHO poll after gaining one point versus Michigan
The Spartans have one last item to check off their regular season to-do list, as they travel to Madison to take on Wisconsin. Puck drop is set for Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Thai Princess: Bringing the Taste of Thailand to Greater-Lansing
Thaowan Ratanarush has brought the flavors of her home in Phitsanulok, Thailand to Okemos, providing authentic Thai food for students, families and even public figures.
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Survivor advocates: Release of board investigation a step in Title IX reforms
A sister survivors advocacy group said the unredacted releases of the Quinn Emanuel and Honigman reports give them hope for the new Board of Trustees. While it is a step towards transparency, the university still has a lot to do in terms of Title IX, advocates said.
LIFE
MSU Ballroom Dance Team hosts 8th annual Green and White Gala
Dance styles included Standard, Smooth, Latin and Rhythm. The event welcomed over 165 competitors at IM Circle — 40 of whom are on MSU’s team — from various states, including a team from Waterloo, Canada.
LIFE
'Love can be all kinds of things'; Broad Art Museum hosts Anti-Valentine's Day event
“(The event) is kind of a rejection of the idea that Valentine’s Day is only for people with partners,” Dombrowski said. “Love can be all kinds of things: it can be self-love or loving your friends.”
SPORTS
MSU women's tennis defeats Marquette In gritty contest
The Michigan State women's tennis team earned a gritty win over Marquette Sunday afternoon to improve to 4-2 overall on the year.
ICE HOCKEY
Goofy second period turnover, OT buzzer beater leaves MSU’s margins slim
Michigan State has just two regular season games remaining and will need some help if it hopes to earn home-ice advantage for the Big Ten Tournament.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: MSU Men's basketball to face OSU, Julius Erving finalist Brice Sensabaugh, on the road
Michigan State men's basketball looks to carry momentum over to Columbus for another conference win against the Buckeyes.
ICE HOCKEY
FINAL: Michigan State suffers heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to Michigan in the Duel in the D
With the loss, the Spartans fall to 15-15-2 overall and 9-11-2 in the Big Ten.
MSU
Tower Guard to host Beaumont Tower Valentine’s Day date
People can enter by sending money for raffle tickets to the Tower Guard Venmo account: @MSUTG22-23. The raffle will end at 5 p.m. on Feb. 12 and a random generator will pick the winning raffle.
LIFE
MSU Pompon gears up for State Championship; shares passion for volunteering, mentoring
MSU Pompon will perform for the State Championship on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Eastern Michigan University.Their months of work culminate in a singular three-minute routine they perform at the competition. There are no second chances, the team says they have to "leave it all on the floor."
ICE HOCKEY
Intense rivalry showcased through bountiful penalties from MSU, U-M
An abundance of thrown punches, intense hits and fighting resulted in numerous stops and timeouts to review previous plays, therefore, extending regulation. In the end, it was 45 minutes longer than MSU’s game against Notre Dame last Friday.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci to speak at MSU doctoral graduation
The immunologist who rose to prominence as the face of the nation’s COVID-19 response will speak to recipients of doctoral degrees in May.
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MSU board approves research facility in Henry Ford Health’s new Detroit campus
The board voted unanimously to move forward with the new research center in hopes to address healthcare inequity in Detroit.
LIFE
Black, queer figures from Michigan that have influenced history
Here is a list of influential Black, queer figures from Michigan, and the way their actions have inspired change.