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Former Gov. James Blanchard's firm to represent MSU in D.C.
The firm will represent MSU for inquiries from departments, agencies and Congress on Title IX and sexual assault policies.
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Father who lunged at Nassar to donate GoFundMe earnings
The father of three daughters who were sexually abused by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar became the recipient of $30,000 via a GoFundMe page after he lunged at Nassar in court. He plans to donate the money that isn't refunded to local charities that work with survivors of sexual assault.
MSU
Faculty Senate to hold vote of no confidence in trustees Tuesday
MSU's Faculty Senate will hold a vote of no confidence in the MSU Board of Trustees Tuesday. If the vote is approved, the MSU faculty will effectively call for all members of MSU's Board of Trustees to resign immediately.
MICHIGAN
Mitten Raised Bakery reopens after move from nearby Okemos
Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate with Katie Lambert's plans for the opening weekend of her pride and joy, Mitten Raised Bakery.
MICHIGAN
E.L. city streets to be closed for parking overnight
After the snowstorm that hit the East Lansing region during the weekend, the city will close off all streets for on-street parking starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.
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MSU granted extension to provide Nassar records to House of Reps
MSU has been granted an extension to provide ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar records to the Michigan House of Representatives.
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ASMSU sends suggestions to trustees, plans to work with Engler
The Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, created a list of suggestions for what communication and engagement should look like on Wednesday, which was sent out to the Board of Trustees. The organization also plans to work with Engler moving forward.
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Radiology chairperson suspended amid Nassar investigations
The MSU Department of Radiology Chairperson Suresh Mukherji was suspended Feb. 7.
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Engler moves to terminate former Osteopathic Medicine Dean Strampel
MSU Interim President John Engler has moved to begin revoking the tenure of William Strampel, the former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine who became embroiled in the ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar scandal.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing police taking steps to improve community relations
East Lansing officers are trying to buck a trend of police mistrust by using a combination of community outreach, transparency — and viral tweets.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo comments on Beekman being named interim athletic director
Men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo didn't have much to say about former MSU Acting President Bill Beekman being named interim athletic director after the team's practice on Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Severe snowstorm expected to hit MSU, Ingham County areas
As students prepare for the weekend ahead, a looming snow storm might have an adverse effect on plans. East Lansing residents and MSU students can expect between four-to-seven inches of snow between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
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Residential colleges pen open letter to MSU Board of Trustees
In a noteworthy display of student ingenuity, the student councils of MSU’s residential colleges penned an open letter to the MSU Board of Trustees. In the letter, the James Madison Student Senate, The Lyman Briggs Student Advisory Council and The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Council expressed a statement of no confidence in the Board of Trustees.
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Status of MSU's sponsors remains mostly unchanged amid national news
In the wake of MSU’s negative publicity in handling ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, some of MSU Athletics’ sponsors have expressed “deep concerns” with MSU and have been “monitoring” the university’s actions.
MICHIGAN
Where gubernatorial candidates stand as signature deadline nears
The deadline to file required signatures for gubernatorial candidates is April 24. While some in the running haven’t yet met the threshold of necessary signatures, one Republican candidate already turned his in.
MSU
Engler penned letter to special counsel regarding seizure of documents
MSU Interim President John Engler sent a letter to William Forsyth, the special independent counsel appointed by Attorney General Bill Schuette to investigate MSU, expressing disappointment over the investigation’s seizure of documents from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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March on Hannah brings list of demands to administration
The March on Hannah brought over 100 people together on Tuesday to deliver a list of demands to the Hannah Administration Building.
MSU
Police conducting investigation into Twistars owner John Geddert
The Eaton County Sheriff's Office confirmed it is actively investigating claims made against former USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert.
SPORTS
Interim athletic director Bill Beekman releases statement
Bill Beekman released a statement on Feb. 5 after MSU interim president John Engler appointed him as interim athletic director.
MSU
Postcards to enablers reflect anger, frustration, desire for change
Hundreds have written postcards to be sent to "enablers" of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, including MSU's trustees and Twistars Gymnatics Company founder John Geddert.