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ESPN Top 100 Basketball Recruit Rocket Watts Commits to MSU
Point guard Rocket Watts, ranked No. 27 in ESPN's Top 100, committed to Michigan State Saturday night.
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Survivor Larissa Boyce and other MSU panelists address child sexual abuse
In light of more than 400 women and girls coming forward as survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, a forum on identifying "nice guy" sexual offenders was held on MSU's campus in the Union on Friday. Survivor Larissa Boyce and others were on the panel.
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Schuette, Whitmer clash over handling of Nassar prosecution
After state Republicans accused Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer of refusing to prosecute Larry Nassar, Whitmer and opponent Bill Schuette spoke on the matter in separate press conferences.
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Trustee Perles denies covering up alleged Nassar assault
MSU Trustee George Perles "adamantly denies" a recent lawsuit's allegation that he interfered with an investigation into a sexual assault committed by Larry Nassar.
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Schuette press conference attacks Whitmer's handling of Nassar investigation
“I am told that Gretchen Whitmer said she referred this case to me. That is not true. Nothing could be further from the truth,” Schuette said Friday.
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ASMSU holds second discussion on whether or not to call for Perles' resignation
After ASMSU held their general assembly meeting on Thursday, members held a discussion regarding whether or not the organization should call for Trustee George Perles' resignation.
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Reclaim MSU plans to continue advocacy during presidential search
Reclaim MSU, a student and faculty group created in light of the university's handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, held a meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, they discussed their proposed policy proposal and how they plan on advocating for a student and faculty voice in the MSU presidential search.
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Kennedy, Stabenow visit MSU to mobilize voters
Rep. Joe Kennedy III and Michigan's Sen. Debbie Stabenow attended a rally organized by the MSU College Democrats on Wednesday, urging students to turn out to vote.
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Portion of Abbot Road to be closed on Saturday
Abbot Road, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed off from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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Scooter company has not worked with MSU, East Lansing
Neither East Lansing nor MSU received any advance warning that Bird scooters would arrive, and city and university officials hope to work out the kinks of regulating them.
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The RCAH Center for Poetry hosts annual Fall Poetry Chalking
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Center for Poetry at MSU hosted its annual Fall Poetry Chalking, which left the trail behind Shaw Hall marked with poetry on Sept. 19.
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As midterm elections draw closer, ASMSU works to register students
As midterm elections are approaching, many different student groups are trying to get as many students registered to vote as possible. ASMSU is investing in different initiatives to reach this goal.
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College Dems, GOP at odds over Legislature's adoption of proposals
The Michigan Legislature voted to adopt two ballot proposals on minimum wage and guaranteed paid sick time, a move that will make it easier to amend the proposals later on.
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Stay safe on MSU’s campus with tips from the police department
Capt. Doug Monette of the MSU Police Department spoke with the State News about how Spartans can best remain safe and sound.
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A dog named Justice: After a "career change," survivors receive support
Like any career woman, when Justice was unqualified for her dream job, she held her head up high, wagged her tail and took the experience as an opportunity to reinvent herself.
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City Council: Park District moves forward, electric scooters debated
Representatives from electric scooter companies Bird and Lime were in attendance at city hall Sept. 18 to make a case to the City Council for the alternative mode of transportation on Michigan State University’s campus, and by extension, East Lansing.
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As more input sessions are held, here is what to expect from the presidential search
MSU is now in the listening phase of the presidential search process. Here is what to expect from the over 20 input sessions across campus.
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Whitmer: Trustee Perles, whole Board should resign
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer said Perles should step down in the wake of accusations that he covered up an investigation into one of Larry Nassar's earliest abuses to date.
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Michigan gubernatorial debate dates announced
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette will debate twice before the election, on Oct. 12 and 24.
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Bipartisan bill would let you break someone's window to save a pooch
A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Legislature would allow bystanders to break car windows to save pets locked in a hot car.