Since the departure of Lou Anna K. Simon from the Michigan State University presidency in 2018, the university has seen three presidents at its helm. Now, upon the resignation of Samuel L. Stanley Jr. on Oct. 13, the search begins for what the MSU community hopes will be a president with longevity.
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. entered the role determined to improve policies and now he is the third consecutive president to resign amidst Title IX controversies although the reasons why are significantly different.
After falling to No. 3 Northwestern, Michigan State rebounded with an overtime victory Sunday afternoon.
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"Seeing old friends you know, making new ones as we crunch through the leaves." The Lansing Apple Butter Festival has returned in person, gathering the community for fall festivities at the Fenner Nature Center.
Although it's been just four games, Michigan State is taking baby steps, and the freshmen deserve credit.
With the win, Michigan State moved up to second place in the Big Ten behind Maryland.
Michigan State volleyball showed fight despite falling to Michigan 3-0 in a rivalry match. The 'Battle at the Breslin' game set a program attendance record of 7,326 fans.
"And here we are now over 100 years later," MSU alumna Lauren Dietz said. "And those women, that 17 women really started something, giving me goosebumps.”
At the ASMSU committee meetings on Oct. 13, one bill was delayed and one bill was passed despite sparse attendance rates.
The concert was originally planned to be held outdoors in Auditorium Field, but rain forced the event to move inside. The lineup of bands and performers were undeterred, despite the weather.
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. announced his resignation from Michigan State on Thursday. Leading up to that was over a month of controversy surrounding discussion of his contract. The State News has broken down the timeline of events that led to Stanley leaving the university.
Candace Owens voiced conservative opinions inside the Business college while protesters gathered outside. Owens said she found more use in people going to trade schools and getting "actual jobs" than getting college degrees.
"We are in the middle of a transitionary period," ASMSU President Jo Kovach said. "This will always be uncomfortable and things will be unexpected, but I'm hoping this is a good thing and we'll come out of this better because Spartans deserve better."
"Whether they personally have dealt with something or know someone affected by (mental health), I'm sure everyone can relate to it," Junior Jamie Delas said.
Professor Felicia Wu said she was devastated when she heard the news of Stanley’s resignation. “I could not imagine a better president for our university,” Wu said.
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In the statement, the board expressed appreciation for Stanley's service and stated it will cooperate with Stanley during the resignation process.
"It's very confusing to be a student right now." MSU students express confusion over a lack of transparency surrounding the events that led to President Stanley's resignation.
A Thursday-Friday matchup versus No. 16 UMass-Lowell will be an early measuring test for MSU.