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Why are conservative students putting their professors on blast?
When conservative students are frustrated with their liberal campuses, they turn to a like-minded audience: the internet.
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Lawyers who represented MSU amid Nassar scandal quietly handling Title IX complaints
Two lawyers who represented MSU in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar scandal and then left to work in private practice have returned to the university. Now, they investigate sexual harassment and assault reports for the school's Title IX office.
STUDENTS
Students worry about career, environmental concerns after mass firing of National Park workers
An executive order made by President Donald Trump enabled the firings of not only National Park workers, but workers of the entire federal government, in addition to a hiring freeze. These actions spurred concern from park workers, as well as university students who aspire to work in the environmental field after graduation.
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MSU Public Defenders Clinic takes unique approach to educating law students
For the first time at MSU, a law clinic gives students an opportunity to represent clients facing criminal charges.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Earth Bash celebrates recycling, sustainability in MSU community
The Michigan State University Surplus Store and Recycling Center hosted the third annual Earth Bash on Saturday, April 12, in collaboration with the MSU Science Festival and with support from MSU Sustainability. This event was in celebration of Earth Day and the art of reducing, reusing and recycling.
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MSU students organize drag show as part of documentary project
Three seniors put on the show as part of their digital storytelling project, for which they are creating a documentary titled "The Art of Gender."
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Professor’s QAnon paper prompts convoluted feud
In an odd corner of the internet, an MSU professor is more of a character in than scholar of conspiracies theories and the labyrinthine feuds that surround them.
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A week at MSU, by the numbers
There are many ways to measure the size of Michigan State University. In an attempt to better illustrate the magnitude of the university, The State News spent weeks collecting data from MSU spokespeople, organizations, annual reports, university webpages and previous reporting. The result is a collection of over 100 statistics showing what happens during an average week on campus, from the number of blueberry bagels delivered to dining halls to the number of students reported for academic misconduct.
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MSU Ballet Club embraces storytelling through dance in Spring Showcase
Fairies, magical flowers and romantic mishaps collided in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," the Michigan State University Ballet Club’s feature piece in their Spring Showcase. The showcase was held on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the RCAH Theater in Snyder Phillips Hall.
COMMUNITY
MSU students host second annual Race for Humanity event; raise funds for Gaza
The charity event was hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association. It raised over $9,000.
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Voter turnout increases marginally in ASMSU elections; controversial proposal passes
Voter turnout for ASMSU's General Assembly elections only increased marginally, despite the group's efforts. Many students were not even aware of the elections, and those who voted at ASMSU events claim the process was rushed.
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Montie House co-op tree planting event leaves members with saplings of wisdom
On Friday, April 11, East Lansing co-op Montie House hosted a tree planting event that left them with four new trees and valuable skills for their future planting initiatives. The Till Utopia Garden donated the trees and a representative taught Montie House members how to plant them.
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Charlie Kirk debates MSU students on ‘The American Comeback Tour,’ receives mixed welcome
Charlie Kirk, conservative media personality and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), visited MSU's campus as part of The American Comeback Tour on Friday, April 11 and debated students outside of Wells Hall.
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MSU joins amicus brief in support of international students amid visa revocations
The brief claims that the Trump administration’s policies afflict the "central tenets of American democracy" that are "necessary to create the free academic inquiry at the core of teaching and research at American colleges and universities."
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Faculty senators protest Trustee Denno over meeting absences
The gesture represents further fracturing between MSU faculty members and Denno — an embattled trustee who they’ve long argued is unfit to serve on the board.
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MSU: Campus police aren't required to assist ICE
Board Chair Kelly Tebay said immigration enforcement is a "federal issue" that is "not directly related" to MSU Police's campus safety responsibilities.
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MSU aware of 12 international student visa terminations
Michigan State is aware of 12 international students whose visas have been revoked by the Trump administration, a university spokesperson said Friday.
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Students experience the positive, negative consequences of using AI
Michigan State University students discuss the ways they use AI tools like ChatGPT in their lives and in the classroom, and the various benefits and drawbacks it poses.
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MSU board approves expanded fishing opportunities, restrictions on drone usage
Expanded opportunities for fishing along the Red Cedar River and other bureaucratic adjustments were adopted by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees at its April 11 meeting.
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Spartan Gateway District approved despite trustee, community concerns
Plans to construct a "Spartan Gateway District" on the Michigan State University campus were approved at the Friday board meeting, though not without some concerns from trustees and community members.