LIFE
Are soulmates real? Students and faculty weigh in
What is a soulmate? The answer is often different depending on the person.
MSU
'It's different than it was before': students, employees gather for MSU Union reopening
On April 3, 2023, the MSU Union officially opened its doors to welcome students and community members back into its building. Countless student workers began preparing for their shift to see familiar faces and student customers, while students prepare to enter the building again after almost two months.
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MSU Union reopening welcomes students back almost two months after shooting
The MSU Union welcomed the community of students and staff back into the building at 8 a.m. on April 3. Counselors from Counseling and Psychiatric Services, faculty, priests and student employees delivered speeches during the reopening ceremony.
LIFE
Is TikTok a security threat? MSU media experts weigh in
According to Shillar, recent attacks on TikTok are largely due to the freedom of expression it provides, which can be a threat to certain political groups. Young people often use the app to express their feelings and sometimes organize political movements. “This is not really a security issue, it’s a free speech issue.”
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ASMSU general assembly elections coming soon
The election cycle begins Monday, April 3 and lasts through Sunday, April 9. Students can vote in the spring 2023 general assembly election by visiting studentelections.msu.edu.
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Areas of MSU campus expected to close due to flooding
Students are advised to avoid any walkways, roads, lots or ramps that are closed in case the water depth and speed are worse than they appear. Anyone traveling throughout campus should give themselves enough time to get to where they’re going.
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MSU police examines alert system following concern for delayed, vague alerts
“Every time we send a message, we review the message and we look at how we can improve that process (going) forward,” emergency management division captain Dave Oslund said. “So we’ve made a couple of changes that will likely create a faster, cleaner message in the future.”
LIFE
Community votes to decide names for baby peregrine falcons raised at MSU
Over five years ago, a pair of peregrine falcons named Freyja and Apollo flew around Spartan Stadium. FWC noticed the flock and decided to create a nesting box to see if they could create offspring — and they did. The names of the soon-to-be-hatched baby peregrine falcons were announced Friday.
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Report recommends Title IX, mandatory reporting policy changes
The more than $1 million investigation used the departure of the former business college dean Sanjay Gupta as a case study in its review of MSU’s Title IX process. Here's what it recommended MSU change.
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Report: Former business dean failed mandatory Title IX duties, debate of appropriate discipline remains
The board’s more than $1 million investigation into the removal of Sanjay Gupta says debate still continues over whether dismissal was a fitting punishment for his failure to report sexual misconduct.
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Awareness week brings sexual violence prevention campaign to MSU campus
Bringing sexual assault prevention education programs to campus, Michigan State University’s spring "It’s On Us Week of Action" will begin on Monday, April 3 and run through Friday, April 7.
MICHIGAN
Sketch released from attempted kidnapping on MSU campus
The suspect is claimed to have physically assaulted and attempted to kidnap a female victim who was walking home from her dorm, grabbing her from behind.
LIFE
MSU teaching assistants struggle to manage their grief, their students needs
Teaching assistants are tasked with finding a balance between grieving as students and managing classrooms following the events of February 13th.
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What to expect during MSU's active violent intruder trainings
Prior to the Feb. 13 shooting, active violent intruder training was voluntary for a majority of students, faculty and staff. Starting in the fall, training will be mandatory for all.
LIFE
GSCC to host annual Pride Prom in celebration of 'resilience, community'
Prom is often cited as a right of passage for high school students. Oprah Revish, an assistant director at the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, said many members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community don't get the opportunity to celebrate prom during their high school years.
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A journey from student liaison to board secretary, chief of staff
During his time as a student, Stefan Fletcher served as a student liaison for the Board of Trustees and as the President of the Council of Graduate Students. In his office now sits his old nameplate from when he was a student liaison.
LIFE
Cooking with love: How 3 generations bond over baking
The act of sharing a meal or providing for someone else is not only seen as an essential part of life, but an act of love. For human biology sophomore Jackie Good, the kitchen has been a staple in her relationship with both her mother and grandmother.
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The mystery of the mice at Akers Hall
Bethany Balks, the Associate Director for Communications of Residence Education and Housing Services, said there have been no pest-related maintenance requests from East Neighborhood submitted this semester.
HEALTH
What Endometriosis Awareness Month means to those struggling, advocating
An expert, a doctor and an endometriosis awareness advocate weigh in on the impacts of the disorder — and why Endometriosis Awareness Month is important.
ICE HOCKEY
Munn and marriage: Hockey staff members navigate life as spouses and colleagues at alma mater
Michigan State hockey brought Brad and Lindsay Fast together 20 years ago. The couple has since returned to MSU to work for the team at Munn Ice Arena, just down the hall from each other.