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Research team develops voice-activated AI accessible to people who stutter

Amalia Medina

January 30, 2023

“Unfortunately because you don't get to talk to anyone or advocate for yourself (while using AI), it makes it really hard to sort of explain what stuttering is and what stuttering is not,” Herring said. “Being able to self-disclose and explain that the amount of fluency I have won't impact my ability to do this job, and there's just not there's no chance to do that.”

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Inside Student Legal Services: a free resource for MSU students

Maddie Dallas

January 30, 2023

“I would encourage any and all students that have any kind of question, whether they think we can represent or not, we can still provide advice," Jefferies said. "There's a lot of self-help options that are available. We sit down we go through all the forms. We walk through that with everybody.” 

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APASO holds Cultural Vogue to celebrate community

Amalia Medina

January 29, 2023

“This year's theme is ‘Roots Resilience Rebirth,’ and the story behind it is to highlight the idea that no matter how much time passes, or how we grow, we're still connected to our roots," Smejkal said. “So the idea that we should be unapologetically ourselves.”

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Mission Menstruation: How MSU students got free menstrual products in over 100 buildings

Vivian Barrett

January 27, 2023

Last week, MSU announced the installation of free menstrual product dispensers across campus. Behind the scenes, the initiative was introduced by a student organization: Mission Menstruation.

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First bills of spring semester pass through ASMSU committees

Maddie Dallas

January 27, 2023

During committee meetings, representatives can bring bills to their respective committees as well as act as a secondary to other representative’s bills. For a bill to go to the general assembly meeting it must be approved by majority of the forum. 

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Three MSU online graduate programs earn top 10 rankings

Vivian Barrett

January 26, 2023

U.S. News & World Report ranked three MSU online graduate programs in the top 10 of similar programs nationwide.

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Tips to overcome on-campus driving, busing struggles

Amalia Medina

January 26, 2023

Campus is 5,200 acres, though most students and faculty use less than half that space in their daily routine. There are 60 miles of roads, 120 miles of pedestrian walkways, 20 miles of bike lanes and 26,000 parking spaces. And each day, there are approximately 70,000 people and 30,000 vehicles trying to get from point A to point B. 

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What's the strategy behind MSU's dining hall operation?

Jacob Smith

January 25, 2023

Preparation for the MSU dining halls goes beyond creating a menu months in advance, it's also essential to meet the demands of a wide range of students.

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CAPS receives an influx of MSU students amid ‘holiday aftermath’

Julius Patto

January 24, 2023

Licensed psychologist and CAPS Director Mark Patishnock said students tend to feel overwhelmed this time of year, reporting significant levels of stress, anxiety, depression and isolation.

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CAPS creates monthly program celebrating women, femmes of color

Julius Patto

January 24, 2023

“It’s a space where you’re not graded, not prepared, and to just be yourself,” CAPS psychologist Yvonne Connelly said. “That is the beauty of it. We have a specific topic, but we touch on it and it depends on the groups needs. We also have lunch to talk and literally take the mask off to eat. We also use expressive art in terms of vision boards and yoga.”

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Wells Hall Starbucks to move to MSU Library

Jacob Smith

January 20, 2023

The Starbucks in Wells Hall will to the MSU Library next fall to make the most of the space.

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Former AD: Swim and dive team was on chopping block in fall 2019

Alex Walters

January 20, 2023

MSU blamed the cut on COVID-19, but Beekman says facilities costs were fatal to swim and dive in 2019, despite donors’ best efforts.

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Woodruff, student legal services share priorities at ASMSU meeting

Maddie Dallas

January 20, 2023

After Woodruff's presentation, two attorneys from Student Legal Services shared about the services they offer. Their priority is helping students on campus with legal needs completely free of cost. Their services also as educate students about their own legal issues so they have the skills needed to handle situations on their own.

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Survey shows decrease in undergraduate sexual harassment, assault at MSU

Vivian Barrett

January 19, 2023

MSU's 2022 Know More Survey showed a decrease in sexual harassment and assault among undergraduate men and women since 2019. The survey's new system for gender identity information shows significant differences in the experiences of transgender and nonbinary community members.

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MSU swim team won't be reinstated, but female swimmers hopeful light will shine on gender equity

Alex Walters

January 19, 2023

Under the agreement, MSU will pay $10,000 to each of the eleven swimmers named in the case and $640,000 of their attorneys’ fees. This $750,000 cost is on top of the amount the university has spent on its legal defense in the case.

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MSU installs complimentary menstrual product dispensers in over 100 buildings

Vivian Barrett

January 19, 2023

Over 100 buildings on campus have received new complimentary menstrual product dispenser in an initiative proposed by Mission Menstruation X MSU.

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'The right time is now': Woodruff delivers state of university address

Alex Walters

January 18, 2023

She focused on expansions and improvements to MSU’s Title IX office and RVSM policy, the stability of the university's finances, continued commitments to sustainability and MSU’s statewide expansion into what she calls “Michigan’s State University.”

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ASMSU hopes to keep momentum in spring semester

Maddie Dallas

January 18, 2023

“We actually left off in a really good place," ASMSU public relations manager Brandi Stover said. “I think we everybody here is really dedicated to continuing to move our advocacy forward.” 

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'The legislative arm of Michigan State University': Dennis Denno begins trustee term

Vivian Barrett

January 17, 2023

Researcher Dennis Denno won his seat on the MSU Board of Trustees in the 2022 midterm election. He said it's the only position he ever wanted to run for.

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MLK Commemorative March sparks conversations on history and inclusion

Liz Nass

January 16, 2023

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative March brought both students and faculty to the Beaumont Tower to discuss inclusion on campus, the meaning of the holiday and the future of MSU.