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MSU edited Title IX reports to aid 'litigation defense strategy,' documents reveal

Alex Walters

September 24, 2024

Michigan State University’s top lawyers edited the results of Title IX investigations to enhance defense strategy in litigation stemming from the Larry Nassar crisis, long-secret documents show. The revelation seriously challenges MSU’s claim that its investigations are independent from administrative influence, further imperiling the credibility of the process, experts say.

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MSU lawyers attempted to quash legislation expected to inflate settlement with Nassar survivors, documents reveal

Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

September 23, 2024

Long-witheld documents reveal the lengths MSU went to try to quash legislation aimed at preventing a repeat of the Nassar scandal.

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Nassar supervisor’s history of 'inappropriate' conduct was an open secret, documents reveal

Owen McCarthy

September 23, 2024

Revealed within thousands of long witheld documents is a fuller picture of William Strampel, the former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Larry Nassar's former supervisor.

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Current MSU VP tried to ‘justify’ Nassar’s abuse in 2018 meeting

Alex Walters

September 23, 2024

At a meeting for campus workers in 2018, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement Vennie Gore said that “a very large majority of the women did not understand that it was a medical procedure."

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

First annual Lansing Lit steals the hearts of bookworms

Gabrielle Yeary

September 22, 2024

From Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, Lansing’s literary hidden gems came alive collectively to highlight their vibrant community during the first annual Lansing Lit Festival. Locations across Lansing hosted activities, readings, workshops and a book crawl to encourage literacy, raise money for local shops and foster community.

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MSU's handling of exhibit featuring pro-Palestinian sentiment raises concerns of censorship, racism

Shealyn Paulis

September 22, 2024

In a series of secretive decisions, MSU canceled an art opening and added a disclaimer to the exhibition. The university later admitted it had acted in response to a complaint over a piece depicting a protest in support of Palestine. The closed-door discussions have sparked debate over censorship and academic freedom on campus.

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MSU saw choice with Nassar scandal: Save image or inflate settlement

Alex Walters ,  Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

September 22, 2024

MSU's internal communications throughout the Nassar saga — contained in 6,000 pages of documents released last week by the attorney general's office — show a constant push and pull between the PR pros tasked with salvaging the university's image, and the lawyers tasked with avoiding a large settlement.

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‘Only listening to defend’: MSU closely monitored survivors amid Nassar crisis

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

September 22, 2024

Long-secret documents reveal the ways MSU monitored and categorized survivors of Nassar’s abuse.

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For MSU, Nassar scandal was a ‘war’ to be won

Alex Walters ,  Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

September 22, 2024

In long-secret documents, MSU’s lawyers and leaders say the Nassar issue is, to them, "a lot like the fight in a 'Rocky' movie."

ENVIRONMENT

Michigan Waterways Stewards hosts river trail clean up

Anna Barnes

September 21, 2024

The Michigan Waterways Stewards hosted a cleanup of the Red Cedar River Trail on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. Community members volunteered to help with the clean up, promoting conservation efforts and a dedication to ensuring a healthy environment.

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MSU DPPS releases additional photos of suspect in sexual assault near MSU Union

Hannah Holycross

September 20, 2024

The MSU Department of Police and Public safety released more photos this morning of the suspect in a sexual assault that was reported near the union last Thursday. 

STUDENTS

ASL Club seeks to provide welcoming environment of learning, advocacy

Hannah Locke

September 20, 2024

Michigan State University's ASL Club grew out of a lack of courses and community spaces for students to learn and practice American Sign Language. The club strives to create a educational and community building environment while advocating for ASL classes to be offered at MSU.

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MSU stopped reimbursing law firm representing ex-board chair, firm alleges

Theo Scheer

September 19, 2024

The firm representing former board chair Rema Vassar says MSU hasn't reimbursed its legal fees despite agreeing to.

ENVIRONMENT

Fast fashion: What is it and what are the environmental effects?

Amy Cho

September 19, 2024

Fast fashion brands, such as Shein and Temu, have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, thanks to social media. MSU students and professors explore why fast fashion is harmful to the environment, why it appeals to college students and some of the more sustainable practices to utilize instead.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball receives $1.5 million donation from Ishbia family

PJ Pfeiffer

September 19, 2024

Justin and Kristen Ishbia are making a $1.5 million donation to the MSU baseball program to support baseball facility upgrades and program development. 

FOOTBALL

After seasons of setback, Spartan football is "headed in the right direction"

Kaspar Haehnle

September 18, 2024

Coaching moves were quickly made. Players transferred in and out of the program. On the other side of its disastrous fall, MSU football emerged as a team with something to build on: a developmental head coach aligned with program values in Jonathan Smith, a young and talented quarterback in Aidan Chiles and a revamped culture.

ENVIRONMENT

Beal Botanical Garden to remove invasive species

Anna Barnes

September 18, 2024

The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden has committed itself to removing invasive species from the garden and around MSU's campus. In light of the Red Cedar River's tendency to flood and spread these invasive species, the Beal Garden has adopted a new invasive species policy to help them be better stewards of the environment.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Wharton Center hosts open rehearsal, previews upcoming production 'In Pieces'

Hannah Locke

September 17, 2024

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts hosted an open rehearsal for their upcoming production "In Pieces" on Tuesday morning. The show is a product of the New Musical Laboratory, a collaboration between the Wharton Center and MSU's Department of Theater that allows students the opportunity to work with professional actors.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

In it for the drama? Students can't help but fall for reality dating shows

Amelia Fraser

September 17, 2024

Reality TV dating shows, where contestants thrust their love-lives into the spotlight for a chance at a relationship (or fame), have become very popular with viewers. They provide easy entertainment, however, MSU students share how reality TV dating shows may be negatively affecting how people view real life relationships.

MICHIGAN

The Harris campaign has Gen Z’s attention, does it have its votes?

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

September 17, 2024

In the two months since Kamala Harris rose to the top of the Democratic ticket, her campaign has aggressively sought out young people's votes through an online-heavy campaign strategy. At Michigan State, the strategy seems to be working.