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APASO Rep. pushes bills for renaming campus lab to support Vietnamese community

Ashley Zhou

September 22, 2022

This hasn’t been a unique experience to MSU. In 2020, the Board of Trustees renamed the Nisbet Human Resources Building after the discovery of Stephen Nisbet's affiliation with the Klu Klux Klan in the 1920s.“It’s shown that Stanley has the power to do this,” Le said. “It’s been shown that the Board of Trustees have the power to do this. So, if they did this to Nisbet, why can’t they do it with Gaynor?”

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MSU Panhellenic Council raises awareness during hazing prevention week

Alex Harding

September 22, 2022

Hazing is an ongoing issue for Greek Life participants. From public humiliation to unfortunate injuries, the Panhellenic Council and National Hazing Prevention Organization raise awareness during hazing prevention week. 

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Michigan Supreme Court denies AG application to appeal the reversal of Klages' conviction

Vivian Barrett

September 21, 2022

Attorney General Dana Nessel responds to Michigan Supreme Court's denial of her application to review the reversing of Kathie Klages' conviction.

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94 distinguished professors support Stanley

Vivian Barrett

September 21, 2022

Ninety-four highly ranked professors have put their support behind President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. Here's what they said in a letter Monday.

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MSU upgrades lighting across campus

Bella Johnson

September 21, 2022

The new LED lights on campus are brighter and more efficient than before. Other campus safety upgrades coming to campus include fencing along portions of the Red Cedar River and centralizing the security camera system.

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Public policy and social research teams receive up to $30,000 in funding

Amalia Medina

September 20, 2022

Seven faculty research teams in MSU's College of Social Science received funding of up to $30,000 each through a grant program. Two of these research projects include encouraging mass timber construction in Michigan and analyzing the effects of Detroit's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

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Bleeding green and white: Black MSU alumnus and daughter achieve success

Ashley Zhou

September 20, 2022

"I put a lot of effort and sacrifices into making that happen so that I could make sure that I provided for the family that I was building to the best of my abilities," MSU alumnus Rayshawn Holbrook said. "And to make sure that what I was willing to offer them was so much more, so much greater, than what was able to be offered to me."

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Stanley: Trustees to blame for failure in Title IX certification

Wendy Guzman

September 16, 2022

MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said the Board of Trustees failed to review Title IX reports for certification.

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ASMSU Academic Committee passes bill advocating for renaming of Broad College lab

Amalia Medina

September 16, 2022

The academic committee unanimously passed a bill advocating for removal of Larry Gaynor's name from the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab in the Broad College of Business. A representative said in 2020, Gaynor went on a racist tirade against Vietnamese-Americans and Vietnamese salon owners. 

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Heritage and hope: Hispanic students reflect and celebrate this month

Ashley Zhou

September 15, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to ancestors who paved the way for future generations, celebrates and educates others. These students share their experiences with history and diversity at MSU.

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Ali Easley's road from Crown Boxing Club head coach to MSU professor

Ashley Zhou

September 15, 2022

In 1998, he took over the reins at Lansing’s local boxing gym, Crown Boxing, for competitive training, student boxing courses and beginner adult and youth classes. Filled with champion belts, newspaper features and vintage boxing posters, the gym became his home. 

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The truth behind past business college dean's resignation

Melanie Soverinsky

September 14, 2022

Former business college dean Sanjay Gupta failed to report sexual harassment from a colleague at an event in April 2022.

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Faculty Senate passes resolutions urging Board of Trustees for more transparency

Vivian Barrett

September 14, 2022

The Faculty Senate passed two resolutions on Sept. 13, including a resolution that originally called for the board members to resign. It was amended to suggest the board should undergo professional development.

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From kindergarten to college: MSU students talk transition from locals to students

Vivian Barrett

September 14, 2022

For several Michigan State students, freshman year isn't the first time they experience iconic campus activities. Here is what local students think about attending the college in their hometown.

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Students react to Board of Trustees lack of transparency on Stanley's contract

Ashley Zhou

September 14, 2022

Following the resignation of two past presidents, these MSU students believe they deserve to be informed. They're frustrated with how the Board of Trustees has dealt with the lack of information about Stanley.

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ASMSU releases mental health resources for students, recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month

Ashley Zhou

September 14, 2022

Asian Pacific American Student Organization Rep. Connor Le introduced Bill 59-09 at the first ASMSU general assembly on Sept. 1. This bill called for ASMSU to advertise various mental health resources on Instagram.

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Stanley makes first comments addressing contractual discussion at faculty senate meeting

Vivian Barrett

September 13, 2022

Trustee Rema Vassar also attended the meeting. She said the only person who was fundamentally opposed to Stanley’s retirement was Board Chair Dianne Byrum, though she still was a part of the discussion.

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Trustees respond to discussion of Stanley’s contract

Vivian Barrett

September 13, 2022

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.'s contract is under discussion with the Board of Trustees. Here is what board members have to say about the issue.

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MSU Faculty Senate to hold special meeting, Stanley to make remarks

Lily Guiney

September 13, 2022

The meeting agenda includes remarks from President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, and Faculty Senate Chairperson Karen Kelly-Blake.

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MSU presents Lactation Education Series for parents and partners

Selma Cogo

September 13, 2022

The four-part program is designed to provide pregnant parents and their partners with information on preparing for breast/chest feeding and strategies for continuing to breast/chest feed upon their return to work.