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Ferguson to head Board of Trustees for two more years
The Board of Trustees reelected current chairman Joel Ferguson as chairperson during their brief meeting Thursday at 11 a.m.
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Administrators announce update of sexual misconduct policy
Much of the additions that had appeared in a draft of a new policy remain.
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In protest of George Will's commencement speech, graduates hold smaller survivor's commencement
“It’s a good testament to the fact that people aren’t going to stand for feeling uncomfortable or feeling degraded in any way and that we’re going to take the chance to step up and take action,” said Bissonnette, who added that the alternative graduation was the only ceremony she would attend on Saturday.
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During Board of Trustees meeting, one alumnus escorted out by police
During the meeting, MSU alumna Noah Saperstein voiced his displeasure with Simon's salary increase, prompting officials to escort Saperstein from the room. A struggle ensued in the hallway, where Saperstein could be heard yelling, "get your hands off me," repeatedly. It is unclear if charges are being filed against Saperstein.
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ASMSU becomes latest group to condemn George Will's appearance
In a special meeting called Tuesday night, the ASMSU General Assembly passed a resolution to "condemn the choice of George Will as a commencement speaker at MSU's Fall graduation."
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I3 releases report on sexual assault investigations
As tensions over George Will's planned appearance are coming to a head on campus, MSU released a report examining how it has responded to sexual assault in recent years.
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Pres. Simon releases statement on George Will as opposition increases
As opposition to planned commencement speaker George Will continues to intensify, MSU President Lou Anna K.
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Big Ten universities encourage strong female roles for college actresses
Big Ten universities are taking steps to address the lack of strong female roles available to college actresses by commissioning new plays by female playwrights as part of the Big Ten Theatre Consortium's New Play Initiative.
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With growing student opposition, COGS takes stance against George Will commencement appearance
The Council of Graduate Students held a special full council meeting Sunday night, in order to pass a resolution condemning Washington Post columnist George Will as a commencement speaker at for this semester.
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More than 200 students RSVP for protest against commencement speaker George Will
On Thursday afternoon, a Facebook event called "Protest MSU's Choice of George WIll as Commencement Speaker" was created, and more than 200 people have confirmed their attendance.
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COGS endorses body cameras for MSU police officers
At Wednesday’s Council of Graduate Students full council meeting, the representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution endorsing “the mandatory wearing of body cameras by MSU police officers.
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51st annual MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts Show to be held this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, all four floors of the Union will be crowded with the creations of more than 170 artists for the 51st annual MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts Show.
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Spartan alumnus creates textbook exchange site
With an idea to improve the process of buying and selling books on college campuses, MSU alumnus Darin Gross started Booklify in 2012. The website connects student buyers and sellers and aims to deliver the best prices for textbooks.
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Two commencement speakers have been close to controversy in 2014
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will have found themselves in the middle of the sexual assault issue in 2014. While Sullivan has been a rallying point of the response to the scandal at the University of Virginia, Will has been the target of much furor over his remarks about sexual assault.
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Officials preparing for winter in order to stave off class cancellations
MSU officials come together to examine weather conditions and determine whether to cancel school.
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MSU League of Legends Club connects players across campus
Founded in October 2011, the MSU League of Legends Club gives students on campus a place to meet fellow players and sponsors events like tournaments and giveaways.
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Alumni Association connects Spartans across the globe
With a living Spartan population of about 500,000 worldwide, the MSU Alumni Association works to keep the Spartan family connected beyond graduation and engaged in Spartan achievements.
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NAACP holds march, discussion on Ferguson decision
A panel discussion was held at the end of a silent march organized by the MSU chapter of the NAACP on Wednesday.
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For journalism senior, a second go at a commencement speech
Cummings will be addressing undergraduates from the colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Natural Science, Nursing and Lyman Briggs.
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University Activities Board gets national recognition for events
Catherine Fitzpatrick -We put a great deal of work into our program and have been a member for many years, and to get the recognition from the assoc and our peers about having an outstanding program is huge. -There has to be something else for students to do besides just got to class, they need to enjoy their experience on campus. Emily Fenger -We want to make sure that students have the opportunity to explore new and different things and have a place to go with their friends -We strive to have things free or at a very low cost too, because we understand that college students don't have a lot of money. -I think that depending on the event, it will provide different things and many different outlets -These are not typical experiences that you will get by sitting in your room watching a movie -It’s really exciting to be recognized on a large scale like this, we all try to do our best so it really awesome to be recognized nationally