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Racist rodeo clown skit at Spartan Stampede draws complaint
A skit depicting a Mexican rodeo clown named "Taco" drew a racial bias complaint following the first day of Spartan Stampede.
MICHIGAN
Voters to decide the future of MSUFCU’s branch on March 10
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, or MSUFCU provide new details to East Lansing city council on proposed branch and innovation building.
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Michigan State in top 5 for increased merit aid
MSU ranked fourth in increasing merit-based aid, similar to universities across the board.
NEWS
The new college student craze: Sports gambling
The new college craze is here, and it could cost you some cash, or make you some cash if get in on the hype.
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Plans for multicultural building underway following administrative support
Michigan State could develop a multicultural building on campus.
COMMENTARY
Column: What I’ve learned about putting yourself first
"I never took the time to act selfishly and think about what I needed in the moment. I never took the time to just breathe. So, this is a friendly reminder to do just that. Breathe."
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University ombudsperson helps students understand their rights
Understanding Michigan State student rights with the university ombudsperson.
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Stanley talks fall break, accountability, inequality
The substance of ASMSU's 'Ask President Stanley' centered around fall break dates, campus accountability and inequality.
MICHIGAN
Asian cuisine restaurant YumYum Bento opens its doors
YumYum Bento is a fusion of Asian cuisine with the concept of serving Japanese, Korean and Thai cuisine in a bento — a traditional Japanese-style lunch box that contains different meal courses.
MICHIGAN
Man sentenced to decades in prison for murder of Michigan State student
Steven Washington was sentenced to approximately 27 to 41 years in prison, with an additional two years for felony gun possession, at the Veteran’s Memorial Courthouse on Wednesday for the murder of former Michigan State student Isai Berrones.
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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman survived because of MSU invention
An MSU invention saved NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's life
MICHIGAN
Political science department hosts 5 things to know about 2020 primaries
An MSU political science expert hosted a seminar about the political science behind 2020 primary elections.
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Swastika drawn outside Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity
A swastika was painted outside a Michigan State Fraternity on Tuesday. ELPD is investigating.
NEWS
Photo from a court affidavit disputes Mark Dantonio's claims in Blackwell lawsuit
MSU will investigate potential NCAA violations.
MICHIGAN
Religious freedom lawsuit against City of East Lansing to go to trial later this year
Country Mills Farms filed a religious freedom lawsuit against the City of East Lansing after the city refused them a license to vend at the city's farmers market. The city's license refusal followed the farm excluding same-sex couples to use their farm for weddings. The non-jury trial between Country Mills and the city is set to take place on Sept. 14 at the Western District of Michigan.
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MSU Museum hosts Teal Talk dialogue
MSU Museum's Teal Talk held a discussion on how sexual violence impacts families and children.
MICHIGAN
City Council approves marijuana dispensary's site plan
The East Lansing City Council approved changes to the site plan at 1234 E. Grand River Ave. for Pincanna, a marijuana provisioning center. The dispensary was scheduled to be open this spring, but founding partner Rob Nusbaum said because of these revisions its opening may be pushed back.
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Racist comments in 'Ask President Stanley' online question platform
Michigan State's Black Student Alliance posed questions to President Stanley at an event, other audience members posted racist responses.
FOOTBALL
New Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker builds his offensive staff with two new additions
Football coach Mel Tucker hires Colorado's offensive coordinator Jay Johnson and Colorado's offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic as he continues to build his staff.
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MSU's Black Student Alliance to host Black Week Revolt events
Michigan State's BSA is hosting a Black Week Revolt with events each day this week.