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ASMSU questions President Stanley in GA meeting, new solar power agreement

Jacob W. May

November 27, 2020

Representative Blake Lajiness of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources kicked off the session by asking about the university’s future sustainability model, to which Stanley responded by talking about what the campus is currently doing and opened up about plans for a new solar energy expansion, with the intent on lowering the campus’s dependence on natural gas.

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MSU students share concerns over going home for holidays amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hannah Brock

November 26, 2020

"I'm always nervous about going home just in case I am bringing something home because I don't want to spread it to my family, or anyone in my house," MSU senior Carla Simone said.

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MSU College of Human Medicine introduces R2D2 scholarship program

Anastasia Pirrami

November 25, 2020

The MSU College of Human Medicine presents the R2D2 scholarship program, the application deadline is Dec. 13.

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DreaMSU hosts presentation on undocumented student access to higher education

Jacob W. May

November 24, 2020

Prior to the presentation, dreaMSU Research Officer Raquel Acosta said that Hannah Boyke’s presentation aligns well with the issues that dreaMSU is trying to solve.

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Industry experts talk future of mobility at MSU forum

Wendy Guzman

November 24, 2020

Bases will continue to rely on commercial systems, Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center David Gorsich said. To everyone, the key will be to understanding the environment.

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MSU doctors explain Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Jack Falinski

November 23, 2020

No prior vaccine in history has been developed this way.

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Musical workshop performed for audiences virtually, made impact on students, writers

Morgan Womack

November 23, 2020

Students workshopped a musical within the Department of Theatre called "MEDUSA" after rehearsing, performing and editing completely remotely. The writers from New York assisted with the project as well, interacting with the cast members.

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ASMSU announces student support grocery gift card program

Jacob W. May

November 20, 2020

The program, which doesn't affect a student's financial aid, is targeted toward students that were laid off by the Residential and Hospitality Services earlier this fall. Bill 57-30 allocated $33,000 of the ASMSU budget to go toward the creation of this fund. Later, the Office of the Provost pledged $15,000 and each class council pledged $500, bringing the total fund to $50,000.

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Students to present research on social issues at Art History and Visual Culture Symposium Friday

Morgan Womack

November 19, 2020

The 2020 Art History and Visual Culture Undergraduate Symposium will take place as a virtual webinar. Five undergraduate students will present their individual research projects with a common topic of social issues.

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1st-generation college students share their histories and hopes

Morgan Womack

November 19, 2020

First-generation students recount memories of getting accepted to MSU and their ambitions for the future.

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John Mulaney virtual Q&A with MSU Jewish Student Union

Karly Graham

November 18, 2020

John Mulaney was raised Catholic, though his wife, Annamarie Tendler, is Jewish.

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Swim & Dive, recorded lectures, ASMSU elections bills approved for GA

Jacob W. May

November 18, 2020

Ishaan Modi, a Lyman Briggs College representative, mentioned that this would align with one of the ASMSU’s main priorities as student advocates.

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International students hopeful for future after Biden's election win

Morgan Womack

November 18, 2020

International students are excited for the change in dynamic and pandemic policies since Joe Biden was elected President. They reflect on their own experiences in and out of the United States to provide insight.

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MSU Hillel to host virtual event with comedian John Mulaney

Hannah Brock

November 17, 2020

The event is structured as a Q&A with Mulaney that comedian Derrick Knopsnyder hosts. A few video questions by students will also be included, Nate Strauss said

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Stanley clarifies the effect Whitmer's orders have on MSU

Janelle James

November 17, 2020

“I know this news comes at a time when many are already tired, stressed and overwhelmed by the ongoing pandemic," President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. "But as I said last week, we cannot let our guard down. The virus continues to spread, and we need to take the actions we know will stop or slow it down."

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MSU opens 1st-ever sexual assault health care program

Anastasia Pirrami

November 17, 2020

MSU’s Center for Survivors received funding from the Victims of Crimes Act Fund to pay for the program’s staff and equipment.

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Artist-in-residence reimagines Sparty statue through separate molded sculptures

Morgan Womack

November 16, 2020

The MSU Art, Art History and Design Department hired an artist to stay and teach on campus while pursuing their own artistic project. Young Joon Kwak, from L.A., chose to reimagine the Sparty statue in molds.