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SaMya Overall is selected as The State News 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief
SaMya Overall will begin her term as The State News Editor-in-Chief during the summer 2022 semester.
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Red Cedar Organ dedicated to MSU after 8-year-long process
MSU professor Jonathan Reed said he was first contacted about the organ in June 2014. Dean of the College of Music James Forger first asked him to go over and evaluate the organ that was previously in the chapel, a 1952 organ built by a company in the Netherlands known as Pelz.
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Resurgence: TEDxMSU features educaTED speakers
TEDxMSU returned better than ever with a diverse mix of speakers discussing eclectic topics; educating the students of MSU on subjects that they maybe have never thought about before.
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Spring 2022: Semester in review
The spring 2022 semester at Michigan State University has been marked by progress, achievements and innovations, but also tragedy, loss and setbacks. Here are the biggest headlines of the semester.
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Concert Review: Headliners of Stoopfest
Sidney Gish and Frontier Ruckus headlined the local music festival of Stoopfest, impressing audiences, including Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass, with new sounds, lyricism and musical style. Tik Tok famous Sidney Gish also spoke to Nass on her set.
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The Wharton Center announces its 40th season
Celebrating another successful season, the Wharton Center released its 40th anniversary show season for 2022-2023, filled with Broadway buzz and concert craze.
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'I still appreciate the knowledge': Students choose not to use their degrees post-graduation
However for some students, the journey to finding what they want to do for the rest of their life is less conventional.
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Lansing-area record stores, crate diggers celebrate Record Store Day
Two Lansing-area record stores — The Record Lounge and Flat, Black and Circular — opened their doors to vinyl collectors last Saturday for Record Store Day.
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Art Recommendation: Music to experience April
April comes along with the influx of emotions. It might be frustration as it is still snowing in the middle of April. It might be hope, as the summer will be here soon and you will get to wear your favorite summer clothes. There may be a hint of sadness as well, for the seniors preparing for the next transition in their life. Whatever it may be, our culture writer has compiled a list of songs that promise to accompany you through it.
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Person shot by ELPD officers in Lake Lansing Meijer parking lot
Two East Lansing officers shot someone in the parking lot of the Lake Lansing Meijer, according to reports.
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Voting issues ensue at Michigan Republican endorsement convention
Human error in the displaying of candidates on the big screen not matching up with the order they were listed on the second ballot caused confusion among precinct delegates, leading to a pause in voting.
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African American, African studies degree now offered through College of Arts & Letters
A degree in African American and African Studies, or AAAS is now open to students at Michigan State. Students can choose from one of three degree concentrations: Communities in Action, Creative Expression, Culture and Performance and Black Institutions, Sustainability and Statecraft.
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For Muslim students at MSU, celebrating Ramadan can be very difficult
With fasting, prayer and iftar, celebrating Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, comes with many complications for Muslim students at Michigan State University.
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Provost recommends new college of education dean
Jerlando F. L. Jackson was recommended to become the new dean of education by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, effective July 1, according to an MSU press release sent April 21.
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Michigan Republican Party endorses trustee candidates Menge and Balow
MSU Board of Trustees candidates Travis Menge and Mike Balow were endorsed at the Michigan Republican Party endorsement convention on April 23.
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Michigan Republican Party endorses Karamo, DePerno for state offices
Kristina Karamo and Matthew DePerno received the greatest number of delegates votes, winning the Republican nominations for Secretary of State and Attorney General, respectively.
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Public, trustees comment on fossil fuel divestment, UNTF negotiations at BOT
The MSU Board of Trustees held its last meeting of the semester Friday, April 22 in the boardroom of the Hannah Administration Building, during which members of the MSU community addressed their concerns during public comments. Topics included fossil fuel divestments, Union of Nontenure-Track Faculty, or UNTF, contract negotiations and the reinstatement of MSU’s swimming and diving team.
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'Name a better illusion than the American dream:' Rally for Patrick Lyoya held at Capitol
"Name a better trick than being able to rest in peace while Black in America," Black Lives Matter organizer K.T. Saxon said at the rally for Patrick Lyoya on Thursday. "Better yet, name a better illusion than the American dream.”
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Board of Trustees authorizes athletic improvements, speakers address swim and dive
The MSU Board of Trustees approved authorizations to proceed with renovations to the football complex and Spartan Stadium upgrades at its final meeting of the spring semester on April 22. Speakers also addressed reinstatement of the swim and dive team.
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Meet the Musicians: Stoopfest 2022 Pt. 2
Many lowbrow and local bands are performing in Stoopfest, sure to gather new fans from their eclectic and eccentric sets. Meet some of the musicians performing on Stoopfest stages.