LIFE
'This is really happening': last minute graduation plans take place as reality sets in
Students rush to get everything together as the reality of graduating sets in.
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An inside look at the student-only COVID-19 vaccination center
"I feel good," Business freshman Zaggam Cheema said after getting his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. "It didn't hurt as much as I thought. ... I felt comfortable throughout the whole thing. And they walked me through it, and it went pretty well, better than I thought it would go."
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Spring 2021: semester in review
Spring semester 2021 was packed with more students returning to campus, vaccine news and more.
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Racist comments sent during ASMSU virtual election
ASMSU panelists were the only ones who saw the racist comments, not any attendees or other livestream viewers. Nonetheless, ASMSU emphasized in the press release that the organization is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity and safety at its events, workplaces and elections.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State football to allow 6,000 fans to spectate annual Spring Game
Among the 6,000 fans that will be allowed in Spartan Stadium will be 500 students.
LIFE
College of Music concert to celebrate women musicians
“Women in music have been, for a long time, sort of ignored,” Moriarty said. “Not so much recently, but still, there’s a lot of emphasis … in conservatories and in colleges of music on the traditional music — Beethoven, Debussy, Bach — and we tend to be a little bit stuck in the past, and when we’re stuck in the past, we don’t really do women composers because they were not given the sort of recognition they should have been given in the past.”
FOOTBALL
Purdue receiver Maliq Carr enters transfer portal, reportedly headed to Michigan State
Michigan State continues to add to a deep wide receiver room with former four-star and Purdue wide receiver Maliq Carr.
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MSU community speaks against Board decision to withhold 6000 documents
“A settlement does not buy justice. We are not going away. A settlement does not buy health,” Bourque said. “I thought I was ready, four years later to talk and I can barely speak."
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The MSU Swimming and Diving community call for the Board of Trustees to reinstate the program
Members of the Board of Trustees acknowledged the public comments made by the swimming and diving community. Trustee Dan Kelly said he is not happy with how the decision was communicated to the community but stands with the decision nonetheless.
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Women*s Council calls for investigation on ex-Trustee Brian Mosallam
An anonymous source made the Women*s Council aware of this apparent violation, asking them to bring it to light.
NEWS
University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum to be held virtually
The goal of this program is to give undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research experiences to their peers and faculty while still maintaining COVID-19 health regulations.
FOOTBALL
Spring Ball Breakdown: MSU's pass catchers
A look at which pass catchers will make a difference for the Spartans in 2021.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State defense looking to develop depth and leadership during spring practice
With a young linebacking core, a shallow defensive back crew and an experienced defensive line, the Spartans are looking to develop their defense during spring practice.
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MSU College of Music to hold Jazz Spectacular Festival remotely
MSU plans to hold this year's Jazz Spectacular Festival on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17.
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Georgia Frost elected as next student body president
“I really want to make sure that I can be the president that you need from me, and that is something that I want to get started on right away,” President-elect of the Associated Students of Michigan State University Georgia Frost said. “I will not let you down.”
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ASMSU holds debate between 3 candidates for president
The three-day voting period includes the election of the new vice president for finance and operations on April 13, the new vice president for academic affairs and vice president for governmental affairs on April 14 and the new vice president for internal administration and vice president for student allocations on April 15.
MICHIGAN
Detroit Branch NAACP rallies at state Capitol to protest Republican voting legislation
The Detroit Chapter of the NAACP and several hundred people gathered at the Lansing Capitol building to protest recent proposed legislation that would make it harder to vote in Michigan.
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MSU Student Affairs and Services Division conducts student feedback survey
MSU's Student Affairs and Services Division conducted a survey that ended on March 14 that aims to understand students' opinions and gain feedback on the Division as a whole.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine paused, MSU students to receive different shot
Michigan State announced today that it is working with the Ingham County Health Department to get a different vaccine due to the Johnson & Johnson recall.
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'It's On Us' holding events for spring week of action
The week will be filled with online events from April 12 to 17. Registration links for live events can be found on their event document.