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ASMSU advocates to save 'The Ducks' campaign, increase undergraduate assistant wages

Anish Topiwala

December 6, 2024

The Associated Students of Michigan State University held their final General Assembly meeting of the semester Thursday night, where they voted for bills in favor of retaining ‘The Ducks’ campaign and a $15 minimum wage for undergraduate learning assistants. They also debated a vote of no confidence for ASMSU’s Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer — a motion that was ultimately unsuccessful. 

FOOTBALL

MSU football RB Nate Carter declares for NFL Draft

Kaspar Haehnle

December 6, 2024

Carter is the first Spartan to enter the NFL Draft next spring, which begins April 25.

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MSU faculty ask board for ‘consultative process’ as it considers humanities consolidation

Owen McCarthy

December 4, 2024

As Michigan State University’s leadership considers consolidating two humanities colleges, a group of tenured faculty has called on the Board of Trustees to ensure the decision making process is "consultative" and considerate of options that would stop short of a consolidation.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Female pop artists set to dominate awards season

Amelia Fraser

December 4, 2024

Pop female artists dominated nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Artists like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX and more lead the ranks of most Grammy nominations this year. MSU students share their thoughts on women gaining more recognition in the music industry.

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MSU president proposes fundraising for scholarships, 'institutional restraint' guidance

Alex Walters

December 3, 2024

In an interview with The State News, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz suggested that the university will solicit donations for scholarships and other student success initiatives. His administration will also soon announce a guidance on “institutional restraint” governing official statements on political issues.

HEALTH

Social media exposure among college students impacts mental health

Jessica Pruitt

December 3, 2024

Although social media's original intentions were to provide endless community, its popularity in use has began to have negative effects on users, causing mental health issues and distractions among college students and young adults by setting unrealistic norms.

COMMUNITY

MSU and East Lansing liquor laws, explained

Hannah Holycross

November 27, 2024

A run-down of East Lansing and Michigan State University liquor laws, from where you can carry open alcohol to what might happen if you break those rules.

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MSU planning strategic fundraising push following years of turbulence

Owen McCarthy

November 27, 2024

The last time MSU launched a major fundraising campaign was 2014, before it had weathered the host of perception-shaping incidents that have come to define the university’s difficult decade. Now, in a vastly different place than it was 10 years ago, MSU has confirmed it’s trying again, looking to donor support at a pivotal point in the university’s history.

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Former grad student says pesticides in MSU research gave her cancer, court records show

Owen McCarthy

November 27, 2024

A former MSU graduate student intends to seek damages from the university, claiming that her recent cancer diagnosis was caused by the university’s failure to protect her from exposure to "hazardous pesticides and herbicides" during the course of field research she was required to conduct while pursuing her master’s degree.

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MSU student in need of kidney donation after end-stage disease diagnosis

Hannah Locke

November 26, 2024

In October of this year MSU advertising junior Liam Clegg was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease. Since the diagnosis, his family has been determined to find him a living donor. 

STUDENTS

Out-of-state students look forward to visiting home on holiday breaks

Amy Cho

November 25, 2024

For many students, holiday breaks signal a pause from schoolwork and the fast-paced environment to go home to their families. However, for MSU students who are out-of-state, going home for a few days to escape the hustle and bustle of the school year usually isn’t possible. Out-of-state students discuss the importance of opportunities to return home during the holidays.

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Feds investigate Olin assault allegations

Alex Walters

November 22, 2024

An ongoing Department of Education investigation puts MSU in an especially uncomfortable position — again defending its Title IX process amid allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its healthcare providers.

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Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Republican Mike Balow narrowly win MSU board election

Theo Scheer

November 22, 2024

Republican Mike Balow and Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook will be the newest members of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow election.

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MSU’s accreditors visit campus for review amid concerns over board

Theo Scheer

November 21, 2024

Though representatives from the Higher Learning Commission decide whether to renew MSU’s accreditation every ten years, recent turmoil within MSU’s Board of Trustees has raised additional concerns for its current review.

COMMUNITY

MSU community grieves on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Anish Topiwala

November 20, 2024

People gathered on campus Wednesday evening to grieve the loss of those who have been murdered due to transphobia. The event, Transgender Day of Remembrance, allowed students and other community members to memorialize transgender people who died by suicide or murder, and cisgender people killed as a direct result of transphobic violence in the past year.

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MSU puts Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to alleged hazing

Owen McCarthy

November 20, 2024

Michigan State University has placed the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to an alleged act of hazing, MSU spokesperson Mark Bullion confirmed Wednesday.

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Two weeks after election, MSU board seat still unclear but contender admits defeat

Theo Scheer

November 20, 2024

Over two weeks since polls closed on Election Day, the second winner in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race is still unclear. The Board of Canvassers will officially certify votes at later this week Friday, a Secretary of State spokesperson said.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU students practice Anishinaabe beadwork with professors

Anish Topiwala

November 19, 2024

Students gathered Tuesday afternoon for a beading workshop for the final event of MSU’s Native American Heritage Month. The event was hosted by American Indian and Indigenous Studies professors Ellie Mitchell and Blaire Morseau.

MICHIGAN

ELPD identifies person of interest in double homicide investigation

Hannah Holycross

November 19, 2024

The East Lansing Police Department has identified a person of interest in an apparent double homicide, though that person is deceased. The investigation began earlier this month when human remains were found in a freezer in an East Lansing home.

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On-campus Spanish living community to open next fall

Anna Rossow

November 19, 2024

The only student-led living-learning community, La Casa, is set to open in fall 2025 for students interested in Spanish. This LLC is led by four student co-chairs who are working to open La Casa in Shaw Hall for students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency to find community and learning support.