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ASMSU provides update on recommendation for spring semester, approves two bills in committee meetings

Jacob W. May

October 5, 2020

President Abii-Tah Bih provided an update that recommendations for the spring semester from the Academic Calendar Task Force were made to President Samuel L. Stanley. The recommendations were made based on a survey open to the MSU community. The committee is still meeting, and these suggestions are not final decisions, just recommendations. The initial suggestions are as follows.

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RHS team reveals struggles and offers solutions to furloughed students at town hall meeting

Jack Falinski

October 2, 2020

“This is entirely personal for me and for many of the people on the leadership team, so we don’t take any of these decisions lightly,” Senior Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises Vennie Gore said. “We don’t believe that our staff are expendable. But in the end, if I’m not collecting enough money I can’t pay you.” 

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MSU early detection program to monitor potential COVID-19 outbreaks, 5,800 enrolled

Emily Bevard

October 2, 2020

MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Translational Neuroscience Chair Jack Lipton said it appears they have been able to catch positive COVID-19 cases in the very early phases using the MSU early detection program. Currently, 75% of samples are focused on the spread of COVID-19 among asymptomatic students. 

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Mosallam's Q&A touched on support from survivors, advocacy

Janelle James

October 2, 2020

Mosallam's first eight-year term with the Board of Trustees began Jan. 1, 2012. He is the only incumbent seeking reelection. 

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Recap: ASMSU fall election candidates discuss issues

Jacob W. May

October 1, 2020

Candidates from the College of Social Science, College of Arts and Letters and College of Communication Arts and Sciences discussed issues such as the return to campus, university transparency and the pass/fail option.

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RHS to hold town hall for furloughed students

Jacob W. May

October 1, 2020

Residential and Hospitality Services announced that they will be holding a town hall for furloughed student workers.

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Spartan Solidarity Network releases list of demands regarding RHS student worker furloughs

Jacob W. May

September 30, 2020

The Spartan Solidarity Network started a petition Tuesday, Sept. 29, following a listening session that occurred Sept. 25. The petition includes a list of eight demands of the university.

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Homecoming Committee members, attendee speak on online transition

Jacob W. May

September 30, 2020

This year, Homecoming made the virtual transition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Homecoming Committee Chair Regina Cross, Committee Member Madison Packer and attendee Cindy Baswell talk about the transition.

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Trustee Brianna Scott provides clarity, advice regarding university decisions regarding COVID-19

Jacob W. May

September 29, 2020

Trustee Brianna Scott answered questions regarding tuition rates, teaching policies, international student inclusion, the spring semester and football. 

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'Now what?': Furloughed RHS student employees react, worry about financial stability

Hannah Brock

September 29, 2020

"I usually would rely on that job to pay my rent and pay for my groceries," English senior Carly Lize said. "I work another job on campus, but luckily that one was okay. I needed both jobs to be able to make rent, so I was panicked at first." 

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DHS proposes 2-year duration of status limit on international student, researcher, journalist visas

Wendy Guzman

September 28, 2020

The DHS proposal said applications for extensions of stay could be approved if "additional time needed is due to a compelling academic reason, documented medical illness or medical condition, or circumstance that was beyond the student’s control." 

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JMCSS releases statement of condemnation against MSU RHS, demands rehire and apology

Morgan Womack

September 25, 2020

JMC Student Senate released a statement condemning RHS for furloughing its student employees and demanded the university to rehire all of the employees affected, as well as formally apologize to them. The Senate received support from 14 other student organizations. 

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JMCSS to release strong statement of condemnation against recent furloughs from RHS

Morgan Womack

September 25, 2020

JMC Student Senate will release a statement of condemnation Friday against recent Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) action to furlough over 700 students. The Senate already has signatures from 13 student organizations in support.

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Students unlikely to see a return to normal school until fall 2021

Jacob W. May

September 25, 2020

On Thursday, presidents of MSU, UM, and Wayne State met to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has meant for university research, but also made predictions about the pandemic in 2021.

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MSU Trustee Brian Mosallam opens up about reelection, Joel Ferguson

Eli McKown

September 23, 2020

Brian Mosallam opened up about his plan if reelected, his response to the Larry Nassar scandal and Big Ten football returning.

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RHS furloughs 700+ MSU student employees on short notice

Hannah Brock

September 22, 2020

  Michigan State Residential and Hospitality Services notified student employees Monday that they would be placed on a leave beginning Oct. 4, according to a letter from RHS Human Resources. This notification was sent out to more than 700 RHS student team members, according to RHS Chief Communications Officer Kat Cooper, giving those furloughed a short 12-day notice.

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ASMSU announces candidates for fall General Assembly election

Jacob W. May

September 21, 2020

ASMSU is holding a special fall election to fill vacant seats. With the announcement of the new candidates, there will still be vacancies in multiple colleges.

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College classrooms during COVID-19

Annie Barker ,  Lauren DeMay ,  Alyte Katilius ,  Di'Amond Moore  and  Lauren Snyder

September 21, 2020

A visual story depicting college classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of MSU's transition to online classes, students' living spaces are now doubling as their place of study. 

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MSU's virtual homecoming begins Sunday

Janelle James

September 18, 2020

On-demand events will also be available throughout the week, including free movies and the Spartan Marching Band's halftime performances. 

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Veterinary medicine students petition for tuition reimbursement

Janelle James

September 18, 2020

“I felt really active and got angry one day, so I kind of started typing out this petition," Doctor of veterinary medicine third-year Nate Vandentop said.