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Two MSU students die within weeks of each other
Two Michigan State University students recently died and their deaths came within weeks of each other.
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MSU board to hold special meeting to consider game day alcohol sales
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will consider amending a campus ordinance to allow for newly-legal stadium alcohol sales at a special virtual meeting Wednesday, according to a release from the board.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'It offers these multimodal ways of expressing your experience': Looking back on 50 years of Hip-Hop
“It gives people ways to express themselves, whatever they're going through whatever their experiences are,” he said. “That's a way to express themselves in many different ways, not just verbally with your voice by say, rapping or singing, but by dance, with your body, or visually with stylized letter writing, or just sonically by making beats or turntablism, or reinterpreting music through hip-hop practices."
ICE HOCKEY
Calling all Munnsters: Munn Ice Arena goal light up for auction
After auctioning off the Breslin Center's scoreboard last month, the MSU Surplus Store is back with another piece of MSU Athletics memorabilia: the goal lights from Munn Ice Arena.
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MSU releases guidelines for the use of generative AI
A new update from MSU IT warned that users should be mindful of the kinds of data they share with generative AI products. MSU computational math science senior specialist Dirk Colbry said some of his colleagues are worried artificial intelligence is a sign of an apocalyptic future.
FOOTBALL
Big Ten approves 2024 additions of Oregon, Washington
Friday afternoon, The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors voted to admit the University of Oregon and the University of Washington to the Big Ten Conference, effective Aug. 2, 2024.
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MSU Press pulls controversial Duffy Daugherty book to review accuracy
The biography and its movie adaptation have been heavily criticized by former players for questionable historical accuracy and offensive racial commentary.
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What to know about MSU’s third-party data breach
Students received an email from Michigan State University administration on Monday informing them of a data breach which may have led to unauthorized access of MSU community members’ personal data.
STUDENTS
The Rock repainted for first time in months, sparking student reactions
The Rock on Farm Lane was painted over for the first time in months the week of July 17, marking the end of one of the longest stretches in recent history that it has sat still.
HEALTH
MSU students provide free healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids
A student at MSU’s college of human medicine (CHM), Isabella Purosky is part of a team working to provide free, high-quality healthcare to those who are experiencing homelessness in Kent County.
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Condition of shooting survivor Nate Statly “vastly improved”
Survivor of the Feb. 13 MSU shooting Nate Statly is said to be “making progress in his recovery,” according to an update from his brother.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
'Campus Carry Bill,' advocates for concealed carrying on Michigan college campuses following MSU shooting
Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa), sponsored changes to current state law with House Bill 4285 that would allow those with concealed carry permits to conceal carry firearms in Michigan colleges and universities.
BUSINESS
MSU Surplus Store begins auctioning Breslin Center jumbotron pieces
Pieces of the jumbotron being auctioned off include three Spartan helmets, two signs reading "Michigan State" and two signs reading "Spartans."
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MSU to test emergency alert system tomorrow
Friday’s test will be the largest trial of the new system to date. Another test will be conducted at the start of the fall semester.
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Former MSU swim and dive members say they were slighted in gender equity review
A review of gender equity in all aspects of MSU sports has begun, but the swimmers whose suit spurred it feel left out.
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News report: disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar stabbed in prison
Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times Sunday during an altercation with another inmate at the Florida prison where he is serving an effective life sentence, according to an Associated Press report citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.
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Pickles the peregrine falcon brought to rehabilitation center for injuries
Pickles, a peregrine falcon who lived atop Spartan Stadium, is recovering from injuries but will not be released back into the wild.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'Miss Michigan 2023' winner, MSU grad advocates for arts
2023 Miss Michigan discusses winning the title and her hopes for the future.
STUDENTS
Students discuss 'old money' aesthetic, cultural appropriation
Since May, TikTok has been dominated by the "old money" aesthetic, characterized by modest clothing and preppy style. MSU human biology senior Tahnia Quadri said as a Muslim woman, she was excited by the idea of modest style becoming a trend, but also frustrated because people would make fun of her for dressing that way.
MICHIGAN
Students react to Supreme Court striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
On Friday, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan 6-3, deeming the plan unconstitutional. Neuroscience sophomore LaMonica Reeves said this decision makes it exceedingly challenging for students of color pay for college.