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Give Green campaign sets $25,000 goal for business pavilion
MSU’s 24-hour Give Green Day on Nov. 28 hopes to make a difference for current and future Spartans.
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The State News investigates sexual misconduct at fraternities
In five years, 19 sexual assaults were reported at fraternity houses in East Lansing, according to East Lansing police reports obtained by The State News through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Historical MSU tree is trimmed more than 20 feet
One of the most historic trees in the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden has had a major adjustment to its story.
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Nassar to appear in Eaton court Wednesday
A week after ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children, Nassar will be back in court Wednesday for another plea hearing.
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Lawsuit alleges MSU violated policies during sex assault investigation
MSU is being sued regarding its handling of a sexual assault report from 2015. The lawsuit, filed Sunday by "Jane Doe," alleges MSU mishandled her sexual assault complaint against former MSU football player Keith Mumphery.
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New Michigan gun legislation likely won't affect MSU
Though this will apply to most public universities in the state, MSU, U-M and Wayne State University would still have the constitutional power to regulate guns on campus if the legislation passes.
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ASMSU to host Big Ten student governments
In January, ASMSU will host the Association of Big Ten Students, or ABTS, winter conference for the first time in seven years.
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The Wharton Center accepting plays from high school playwrights
Every year, the Wharton Center and the Michigan State University Department of Theatre collaborate for the Young Playwrights Festival, an event that allows high school students the opportunity to send in their one-act plays for review and a possibility to see their work on stage.
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Nassar victims respond to plea deal, call for change at MSU
"Clearly, Michigan State has a culture of secrecy," attorney John Manly said during a press conference. "And they don't get it. If you want to stop this, come clean. Fix what happened, get rid of those that did it and move forward. And instead, what you're getting is stonewalling. That is not acceptable."
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Nassar pleads guilty to 7 counts of criminal sexual misconduct
Exactly a year after the first criminal charges were filed against him, ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct of the first degree in Ingham County.
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City launches new website for construction updates
In order to keep residents in the loop with construction in downtown East Lansing, the city launched a new website.
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Meadows re-elected as mayor, Altmann elected as mayor pro tem
“I’m looking forward to it,” Mayor Pro Tem ErikAltmann said. "It’s going to interesting to run the meetings. We’ll see how that goes. … I hope (Meadows) sticks around and it’s never an issue. But if it is, I’ll be ready.”
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MSU to host annual Thanksgiving Unity Dinner
MSU's Student Affairs and Services is welcoming all students to a dinner on Thanksgiving, for the 15th consecutive year on Nov. 23.
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Gabby Douglas apologizes for Nassar comments, alleges abuse
In an Instagram post Tuesday, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas alluded to sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
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Nassar in the News: Mediation period extended, Raisman speaks out
Nassar is expected to plead guilty to county charges. The mediation period for lawsuits related to Nassar has been extended. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse, wrote about her experience with Nassar in her new book and spoke about Nassar at the 'Glamour' Women of the Year Awards. USA Gymnastics names its new president and CEO.
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Beier, Stephens sworn into East Lansing City Council
Ruth Beier and Aaron Stephens were sworn in as East Lansing City Council members are a special meeting Monday night.
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Center City demolition begins
Demolition for the Center City District project began Monday morning in downtown East Lansing.
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First phase of independent review says MSU is Title IX compliant
An independent review conducted this fall by a third party found that MSU's Title IX policies are compliant with federal legal requirements, according to a press release from MSU Monday.
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Title IX lawsuit against MSU will proceed
An MSU-related Title IX federal lawsuit has been given the green light to proceed, despite a request to dismiss the lawsuit from MSU's attorneys.
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Student veterans adjust to life at MSU
Veterans and civilians came together during the third annual Veterans Day breakfast at the Kellogg Center, seeking to promote a better understanding of what it truly means to serve in the United States military.