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Nassar in the News: Nassar pleads guilty, Maroney won't testify

Madison O'Connor

December 4, 2017

The State News Editorial Board calls for the truth. Feds say Nassar should get 60 years for child pornography charges. Nassar's victims won't testify at his federal sentencing. Nassar pleads guilty to three sex assault charges in Eaton County. The price tag for MSU's hired law firms is growing. Did Michigan State look the other way? Nassar's victims and attorneys call for change at MSU. Nassar pleads guilty to seven sex assault charges in Ingham County. Gabby Douglas says she was abused by Nassar.

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ASMSU's Hughey Fund halted

Debbie Miszak

December 4, 2017

ASMSU's endowment fund to collect money to aid survivors of sexual assault with recovery has been frozen from accepting donations due to an oversight in the creation process.

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MSU Police report sexual assaults at Akers, Wonders halls

Nadav Pais-Greenapple

December 4, 2017

 MSUPD Capt. Doug Monette said "appropriate police resources" are being directed to both cases, which are still under investigation.   

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All kindergarteners in Lansing school district to receive tablets

Katie O'Brien Kelley

November 30, 2017

A partnership between PBS, WKAR, the Lansing School District and Michigan State University’s College of Education and College of Communication of Arts and Sciences will provide all kindergarteners in the Lansing School District with a PBS KIDS Playtime Pad by the end of December. 

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Nassar pleads guilty to three more counts of criminal sexual conduct

Madison O'Connor

November 29, 2017

Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct in Eaton County at a plea hearing Wednesday in Charlotte, Michigan. One of the three charges involves a victim under 13 years old.

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Give Green campaign sets $25,000 goal for business pavilion

Honda Carter

November 28, 2017

MSU’s 24-hour Give Green Day on Nov. 28 hopes to make a difference for current and future Spartans. 

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The State News investigates sexual misconduct at fraternities

Marie Weidmayer

November 28, 2017

In five years, 19 sexual assaults were reported at fraternity houses in East Lansing, according to East Lansing police reports obtained by The State News through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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Historical MSU tree is trimmed more than 20 feet

Honda Carter

November 28, 2017

One of the most historic trees in the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden has had a major adjustment to its story.

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Nassar to appear in Eaton court Wednesday

Madison O'Connor

November 28, 2017

A week after ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children, Nassar will be back in court Wednesday for another plea hearing.

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ASMSU to host Big Ten student governments

Debbie Miszak

November 27, 2017

In January, ASMSU will host the Association of Big Ten Students, or ABTS, winter conference for the first time in seven years. 

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The Wharton Center accepting plays from high school playwrights

Katie O'Brien Kelley

November 27, 2017

Every year, the Wharton Center and the Michigan State University Department of Theatre collaborate for the Young Playwrights Festival, an event that allows high school students the opportunity to send in their one-act plays for review and a possibility to see their work on stage.

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Nassar victims respond to plea deal, call for change at MSU

Madison O'Connor

November 22, 2017

"Clearly, Michigan State has a culture of secrecy," attorney John Manly said during a press conference. "And they don't get it. If you want to stop this, come clean. Fix what happened, get rid of those that did it and move forward. And instead, what you're getting is stonewalling. That is not acceptable."

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Nassar pleads guilty to 7 counts of criminal sexual misconduct

Madison O'Connor

November 22, 2017

Exactly a year after the first criminal charges were filed against him, ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct of the first degree in Ingham County. 

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MSU to host annual Thanksgiving Unity Dinner

Honda Carter

November 22, 2017

MSU's Student Affairs and Services is welcoming all students to a dinner on Thanksgiving, for the 15th consecutive year on Nov. 23.

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Gabby Douglas apologizes for Nassar comments, alleges abuse

Madison O'Connor

November 22, 2017

In an Instagram post Tuesday, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas alluded to sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

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Nassar in the News: Mediation period extended, Raisman speaks out

Madison O'Connor

November 21, 2017

Nassar is expected to plead guilty to county charges. The mediation period for lawsuits related to Nassar has been extended. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse, wrote about her experience with Nassar in her new book and spoke about Nassar at the 'Glamour' Women of the Year Awards. USA Gymnastics names its new president and CEO.

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First phase of independent review says MSU is Title IX compliant

Madison O'Connor

November 20, 2017

An independent review conducted this fall by a third party found that MSU's Title IX policies are compliant with federal legal requirements, according to a press release from MSU Monday. 

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Title IX lawsuit against MSU will proceed

Madison O'Connor

November 20, 2017

An MSU-related Title IX federal lawsuit has been given the green light to proceed, despite a request to dismiss the lawsuit from MSU's attorneys.

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Student veterans adjust to life at MSU

Maxwell Evans

November 20, 2017

Veterans and civilians came together during the third annual Veterans Day breakfast at the Kellogg Center, seeking to promote a better understanding of what it truly means to serve in the United States military.

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Plastic bag bill passes in ASMSU

Debbie Miszak

November 17, 2017

At ASMSU's general assembly meeting, a bill was passed to encourage MSU Food Services to stop distributing plastic bags.