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Black, queer figures from Michigan that have influenced history
Here is a list of influential Black, queer figures from Michigan, and the way their actions have inspired change.
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MSU Museum hosts panel discussing sustainability in fashion
The panel discussed how consumers can make informed decisions when purchasing clothing; greenwashing; the rise of fast fashion and thrifting; and the exploitation of workers within the fashion industry. This program was held conjunction with the 1.5° Celsius exhibition in MSU Museum.
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Board authorizes construction of Multicultural Center, reconstruction of Farm Lane Bridge
The new Multicultural Center has been authorized for construction by the Board of Trustees, along with the reconstruction of the Farm Lane Bridge. The board also authorized the planning of Campbell Hall Renovations and a new turfgrass testing facility on campus.
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Angela Davis brings Pasant Theatre to full capacity for ‘Slavery to Freedom’ lecture series speech
Davis's lecture brought the Pasant Theatre to full capacity. The audience was joined by 400 virtual participants viewing a live stream of the event.
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Board unanimously votes to release Quinn Emanuel findings in one report
The board has instructed the firm to assemble the findings of probes into the Title IX office and the removal of Gupta into one report intended for full public release.
ICE HOCKEY
Preview: Spartans, Wolverines to clash in pivotal Big Ten series
Michigan and Michigan State are part of a four-way tie for second place in the Big Ten.
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FIFA funds MSU research for 2026 North American World Cup grass
MSU’s board has approved FIFA funding for research and development of natural grass playing surfaces capable of surviving without sunlight in indoor stadiums.
SPORTS
Preview: No. 24 MSU wrestling hosts No. 22 Indiana for Senior Night
Michigan State hosts its last regular season home dual Friday night versus No. 22 Indiana.
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Faculty, student leaders plan involvement in presidential search
In a closed-session meeting Thursday, the board told faculty leaders it expects a written proposal for faculty and student involvement by April, when it will assemble the full committee.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo talks road trip to Columbus, NBA trade deadline
Tom Izzo provided another positive update on Malik Hall Thursday evening.
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Researchers work with MSU and NASA to discover Earth-sized exoplanet
Rodriguez said this discovery showcases the beginnings of a "mini version of our own solar system."“It’s starting to inch ourselves closer to actually answering that question of, are we alone, is there life elsewhere?” Vandenburg said.
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'We need to advocate': ASMSU works towards five-year DEI plan
The five-year plan is a diversity, equity and inclusion program complete with surveys, community feedback and strategic planning built to “kind of keep track of and hold ourselves accountable to the goals that we want to see at MSU,” ASMSU chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer Nadir Hamid said.
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'So much deeper than just the lyrics': Zyair Ayanna on her musical journey
Ayanna has been able to go to networking events and make connections with other producers and engineers such as OVO sound, a label started by Drake. She now has over 113,000 followers on Instagram, has released music on Spotify and Apple Music and is moving to LA after she graduates in May.
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MSU's Black Mental Health Coalition helps foster mental health discussions in Black community
The Black Mental Health Coalition, or BMHC, is a group devoted to fostering a safe space and loving environment for students to discuss their mental, physical and spiritual health.
SOFTBALL
From star player to coach, Sharonda McDonald-Kelley now has the keys to MSU softball
One of McDonald-Kelley’s first tasks on her to-do list was to shake up the culture. It started with her determining a theme for the first season: "Unleash."
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'The squad': Women leaders in the Department of African American and African Studies make their mark
Ruth Nicole Brown, Gianina K.L. Strother, Yvonne Morris and LeConté J. Dill have each made significant contributions to the department. Through their leadership, the department has put an emphasis on Black feminism, sexuality and gender studies.
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MSU and National Audubon Society awarded $1.3 million by National Science Foundation
“There’s a variety of stressors that are impacting bird communities across the world, two of which are climate change and land use change,” Doser said. “But really, there's not all that much known about the relative importance of these different variables in influencing birds.”
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Offensive lull nearly costs Michigan State men's basketball the game against Maryland
Michigan State hung on against Maryland, but the offensive hiatus down the stretch was its largest downfall.
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Lansing GAAY Sports league offers inclusive, active environment for queer community
“Traditionally, gay bars have been the only safe spaces we’ve had together,” Wendling said. "So this gives us another opportunity for people who might not be interested in going to bars.”
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Snubs, fashion, representation, privilege: Students share thoughts on the Grammys
While Styles was accepting his award, a lot of the support appeared to fall away. During his acceptance speech, Styles said “this doesn’t happen to people like me very often.” Yalowitz said this comment came off as out of touch because Styles is a white cisgender man, the premiere type of person to win a Grammy.