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Long distance friendship: How MSU students cope living away from their furry friends
When students move to MSU, many leave behind lifelong companions in their pets.
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MSU Recycling Center installs new robotic sorter, adds more flexibility
The Michigan State University Surplus Store and Recycling Center installed a new robotic sorter last week, allowing the facility to categorize recyclables more efficiently and combat staffing shortages.
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'We're running out of time': Student activists gather to demand climate action
On Sunday, Oct. 10, student groups gathered to demand climate action from the local and federal government.
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RHS and Student Affairs partner to create new student life division
Units from the Residential and Hospitality Services and the Division of Student Affairs and Services are forming a new consolidated unit called the “Division of Student Life and Engagement.”
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Trace, Track, Notify: MSU students and faculty call for urgent changes to COVID policy
On October 7, multiple student and faculty groups gathered to demonstrate against the university's current COVID-19 policies and demand urgent change.
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ASMSU passes bill to reform colleges credit requirements
This bill came as a result of General Assembly Rep. for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Jack Harrison's discovery of the drastic difference in credits needed for each college.
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Stanley, Bennett announce required DEI course
The module, which joined the Relationship Violence & Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, courses students are already required to take, aims to help establish a “culture of inclusion among all Spartans at MSU.” The training was first implemented last year.
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Two lead exhibitions focus on mass incarceration at MSU Broad Art Museum
The exhibitions address mass incarceration from the perspective of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, with pieces focusing heavily on the root causes of incarceration and the struggles that individuals face within the prison system.
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Justice Department reconsiders decision not to prosecute FBI in Nassar investigation
After four sister survivors testified against the FBI during a senate judiciary committee hearing on Sept. 15, the Department of Justice is reconsidering its decision not to prosecute agents.
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Q&A with ASMSU's fall general assembly candidates
From Oct. 4-8, the student body will have the opportunity to vote for the college representatives. Student government reporter Ashley Zhou spoke to each candidate regarding their background, proposals and their developments for ASMSU.
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MSU Homecoming Parade hits streets for first time since 2018
After two straight years of cancelations, Friday’s homecoming parade was held in person, as students, staff, alumni and community members showed up to watch and participate.
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Interim title IX coordinator announced, Jachimiak steps down unannounced
Vice President and University Spokesperson Emily Guerrant did not comment on the reason for Jachimiaku2019s leaving.
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3 takeaways from Women’s Leadership Institute’s recent panel
The panel included three notable women in leadership roles: Brenda Becker, Angela Cinefro and Trina Scott.
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MSU Homecoming 2021: Introducing the Court and what to expect
Ten seniors are selected from a highly competitive applicant group to represent MSU in the Homecoming Court.
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Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation to host dinner to increase autism awareness, honor Tom Izzo
MSU coaches Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker will attend the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation dinner at the Breslin Center Oct. 19.
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'Zeke and Greet' gives students chance to meet The Wonder Dog
The event gave students the opportunity to meet and make their own stuffed Zeke, the frisbee-catching yellow lab that performs at MSU sporting events.
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Botanical garden director Frank Telewski retires after 28 years
Frank Telewski, director of W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and plant biology professor, will be retiring in October 2021. In just under 30 years, Telewski has heavily impacted MSU's plant life through MSU Shadows, leading the legacy of the Beal Seed Experiment and saving several patches of trees throughout campus.
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New storefront initiative helps theater department students
Performances for "The Penelopiad" run from Oct. 5-9 in the Studio 60 Theatre in the MSU Auditorium.
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Black MSU Pageant returns after 2-year hiatus
The Black MSU Pageant returned this fall after a two-and-half-year hiatus.
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Students continue study abroad programs during pandemic
Elke Schmidt, the coordinator for Global Health, Safety and Security, or GHSS, said in the 2020-2021 academic year, there were 108 students in 12 countries.