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Graduating seniors reflect on growth during college

“I would (tell my freshman self) I'm proud of them for what they’ve overcome,” Aziz said. “I'm proud that I figured out who I am, who I want to be, and proud that I am so passionate about physical therapy and helping other people. I'm just very proud of myself and how much I’ve grown.”

MSU

Students protest Board of Trustees' refusal to release Nassar documents

“There's still more justice that needs to be served,” protest organizer Charlotte Plotzke said. “Why do you think they're hiding these documents? There is more to the story. And those stories matter. Survivors, their stories matter … and this institution is showing us that they do not believe that, and that is unacceptable.”

LIFE

Seniors emerge optimistic from rollercoaster 4 years

They’ve weathered a pandemic, a presidential resignation and all of the implications of a horrific tragedy on their campus. That last point, in particular, will follow them for the rest of their lives. MSU seniors are entering the world as mass shooting survivors — a fact that many haven’t necessarily wrapped their heads around.