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MSUPD investigating death at Mayo Hall, no foul play suspected
MSU police are investigating a death that occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on March 18 at Mayo Hall.
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Three takeaways from the March 20 City Council meeting
East Lansing City Council — minus Shanna Draheim — held its second meeting in three weeks on Tuesday.
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Father who lunged at Nassar donates nearly $30,000 to survivor charities
Randall Margraves, the father of three survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse who tried to attack Nassar in court, donated nearly $30,000 to four area charities that support survivors of sexual assault.
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ASMSU policy committee weighs sexual assault-related bills
At its March 15 meeting, the policy committee within the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, discussed impending legislation and voting efforts. ASMSU's general assembly will meet Thursday to further discuss these acts and bills.
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St. Patrick's Day 'relatively calm' for crimes, ELPD says
Crimes reported during St. Patrick's Day weekend were relatively low compared to previous years, ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said.
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Report: Strampel did not want to fire Nassar, did not believe patients
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's former boss and former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel did not believe the sexual abuse claims made against Nassar, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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Olympic gold medal gymnast Jordyn Wieber to speak at MSU Thursday
Jordyn Wieber, an Olympic gold medalist, survivor of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and Michigan-native, will speak at MSU on March 22. Her talk will focus on women and survivor empowerment.
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Great Lakes Folk Festival put on 1-year hiatus, drastic changes likely
The Great Lakes Folk Festival will not be held in 2018, as construction projects downtown would pose logistical problems. Organizers hope to unveil a completely reworked festival in 2019.
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Mental Health Awareness Week underway, aims to fight stigma
Mental Health Awareness Week, or MHAW, at MSU began Sunday and runs until Friday, March 23. The week will be filled with events aimed at promoting self-care and ways for students to de-stress.
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MSUPD reports sex assault on intersection of Michigan Avenue, Delta Court
The MSU Police Department reports a sexual assault occurred Saturday, St. Patrick's Days, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Delta Court.
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Judge denies motion to restrict info of arrested Spencer protesters
Nine people arrested at the protest against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were at the 54B District Court Friday afternoon.
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Interim President John Engler grilled at Senate subcomittee hearing
Interim President John Engler's testimony during an hour-long hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education painted a positive picture of MSU's on-campus response to sexual assault, but faced heavy scrutiny from legislators.
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Tyler Oakley to provide tickets for 'Love, Simon' Lansing showing
YouTuber, MSU alumnus and activist Tyler Oakley is giving back to his community. Oakley announced in a tweet that he is buying out his hometown theater in Lansing for a free showing of "Love, Simon" Saturday.
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After changes, Senate passes Nassar-related sex assault bills
In the wake of the ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, a package of 10 bills were passed in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday that would give victims of abuse more time to sue, increase the number of people required to report suspected abuse, increase the punishment for those who fail to report, eliminate immunity for those who committed criminal sexual conduct and enhance the felony penalty for child pornography charges.
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MSU trustee Mitch Lyons rejects plea deal
Stemming from an incident in December 2017 that ultimately led to an arrest warrant out for MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons, he's taking his case to court.
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Four things you might have missed during MSU's spring break
During spring break, you might have stepped away from MSU to relax, but things on campus didn’t stop moving. Here is what you might have missed while you were away.
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MSU Spanish professor Nancy Marino dies
Nancy Marino, a distinguished professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance and Classical studies, died Sunday, according to a letter from Dean Christopher Long of the College of Arts and Letters.
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Three protesters against Richard Spencer arraigned on Thursday
Three more protestors arrested during the rally against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were arraigned.
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Students, parents, lawmakers demand gun reform on Capitol steps
Students, parents and lawmakers rallied on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building for gun reform Wednesday. Carrying signs and lifting their voices, they spoke about current events like the Parkland school shooting to demand change.
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As Native American enrollment falls, community looks for solutions
Native American students have long made up less than 1 percent of MSU’s population. And in recent years, even that number has shrunk.