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Michigan State’s 22nd annual 'Slavery to Freedom' lecture series starts
This year’s series will feature three speakers — Dr. Yusef Salaam, Brandan “BMike” Odums and LaTosha Brown.
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Students react to having in-person classes during snow storm
Calls for heavy snowfall early Wednesday morning caused many Michigan State professors to move in-person classes online for the day, while some cancelled them altogether. Other classes were held in-person as normal.
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Faculty, MSUPD make adjustments due to transportation concerns
Some faculty switched their classes to be remote to accommodate for the weather. MSUPD also announced an extension for the complimentary parking.
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Flashback: The history of meningitis on MSU's campus
MSU’s string of outbreaks came in 1997, 1999 and 2002, which left a combined three students dead.
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Students reflect on virtual learning, look ahead to in person
When Michigan State University announced a return to in-person classes, starting Jan. 31, students found themselves split on how they felt.
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Nudge Printing launches vintage Zeke the Wonderdog collection
The collection launched on Jan. 26 and is available for pre-order up until Feb. 6. The collection includes a T-shirt, hoodie, and a bumper sticker. Customers who buy a T-shirt will also receive a 20% coupon for future MSU gear.
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MSU Culinary Services announces new dining options, exiting methods
One of the biggest changes is the suspension of non-mobile takeout options at residence hall dining facilities, which were available during the virtual start to spring semester.
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Interim director hopes for accountability through sexual harassment, discrimination lawsuit
Native American Institute interim director Christie Poitra is suing MSU on behalf of sexual harassment and discrimination allegations. She hopes the lawsuit can hold the university accountable, helping others in the same situation.
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Accommodations to be made for campus transportation
Because the CATA service reductions were extended to March 6, accommodations will be made for students needing transportation on campus including an extra week of complimentary parking and tripper buses.
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MSU to switch to semi-annual enrollment starting Fall 2022
Instead of enrolling for an entire year's worth of classes at once, students can begin enrolling in fall semester classes in April and begin enrolling in spring and summer semester classes in October.
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Michigan State’s Safe Place receives grant, expands staff
Since 2011, Safe Place has been operating with three staff, operating a 24-hour shelter, Rosen said. With the grant, they are able to add a third advocate, a therapist, and a volunteer coordinator.
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ASMSU Vice President for Government Affairs Ishaan Modi settles into new post
The election, held in December 2021, was announced in November when the position became vacant following the former VPGA Matt Apostle’s resignation.
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In-person classes are returning: here's what you need to know about COVID-19
In preparation for the return of in-person classes on Jan. 31, Michigan State University released new and returning information for those traveling back to campus including new distributions of KN95 masks.
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Positive meningitis case confirmed in East Lansing
The infected individual was a University of Michigan student, and had attended an event at Club Rush hosted by Sigma Beta Rho fraternity on Jan. 22. The event was attended by an estimated 250 participants.
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Mott Foundation gives MSU $25 million grant to expand Flint public health partnership
The foundation granted nearly $12 million to MSU beginning in 2012, which allowed for the expansion and relocation of the College of Human Medicine’s public health program to Flint.
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MSU sees reflection in UM firing president, Anderson survivors settlement
On Jan. 19, U-M agreed to a $490 million settlement with survivors of now late Michigan doctor Robert Anderson. Just days prior, The U-M Regents terminated Schlissel on Jan. 15 following an investigation that found he was having a relationship with a subordinate.
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MSU student affairs offering scholarships to help current students next school year
The scholarships are intended to help assist the financial burden tuition places on many MSU students and are offered for many different student demographics including parents, LGBTQ+ students and veterans, among several others.
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How college students can combat the pricey foe of textbook affordability
There's no end in sight for the outstanding course material price tags that students have to deal with, but there are still many ways to combat the issue at hand.
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EDITORIAL: Why we’re no longer publishing a survivor-themed issue
We want to be positive allies for survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence. That means adjusting our allyship as time goes on.
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Board of Trustees secretary and chief of staff selected
Associate professor Eric Scorsone was appointed as secretary and chief of staff for the Board of Trustees. He will assume his position on Feb. 1 and be approved at the scheduled board meeting on Feb. 11.