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CATA extends service reductions until as late as March 6
This extension affects on and off-campus routes, as well as several Lansing-based routes.
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Conservative students at MSU reflect on the events of Jan. 6, one year later
Conservative students talk about what the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 means to them and the conservative groups on campus, one year later.
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Petition to implement heightened safety features on campus gains traction after discovery of Brendan Santo's body
"We're constantly evaluating improvements to our campus to further the safety and security of our Spartan Community and guests," MSU spokesperson Dan Olsen said. "We're having conversations about this particular space on campus and looking at additional measures to make it safer for our community."
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Timeline of the search for Brendan Santo
Santo went missing on Oct. 29 before his body was discovered on Jan. 21.
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MSUPD needs help in identifying sexual assault suspect
The suspect was described as an unknown male, with tan skin, curly hair and 5'9" tall.
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How college students can combat the pricey foe of textbook affordability
There's no end in sight for the outstanding course material price tags that students have to deal with, but there are still many ways to combat the issue at hand.
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EDITORIAL: Why we’re no longer publishing a survivor-themed issue
We want to be positive allies for survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence. That means adjusting our allyship as time goes on.
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New 'Oddtiques' shop conjures up in Lansing
Voodoo’s World of Oddtiques held their grand opening this Saturday, welcoming guests to embrace all things weird and spooky.
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Big Ten comparison: COVID-19 preparation and policy
From testing to quarantine protocols, COVID-19 preparedness is not a "one-size-fits-all" approach for the schools in the Big Ten league.
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Board of Trustees secretary and chief of staff selected
Associate professor Eric Scorsone was appointed as secretary and chief of staff for the Board of Trustees. He will assume his position on Feb. 1 and be approved at the scheduled board meeting on Feb. 11.
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MSU-affiliated domestic violence programs receive funding to further help survivors
Short-term hotel lodging, prepaid cell phones, gas cards, home security items and hiring a new employee are some of CARE’s plans for the funds.
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MSUPD credits private investigator Ryan Robison for locating missing Brendan Santo
Ryan Robison had been working on Santo’s disappearance for 15 days. According to a Facebook post, Robinson went to the Santo house and informed them just before midnight on Thursday.
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East Lansing community reacts to discovery of body believed to be Brendan Santo
After civilian search efforts, fliers and a large social media campaign to "Bring Brendan Home," the MSU community became deeply involved in the case. Now, after the discovery of the body, many students are devastated.
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Body found in Red Cedar River confirmed to be Brendan Santo
Michigan State University Police and Public Safety found a body in the Red Cedar River at 12:30 p.m. in Lansing, 1.5 miles downriver of where Brendan Santo was last seen. Identification of the body is pending, but the body is believed to be that of Santo.
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MSU to return to in-person learning on Jan. 31
Administration confirmed today that students can return to in-person learning on Jan. 31. This announcement followed three weeks of online classes at the beginning of the spring semester.
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First spring semester ASMSU GA meeting returns virtually
In total nine bills were introduced with six bills passed, Bill 58-39 rescinded, Bill 58-49 was tabled for the next GA meeting and Bill 58-55 did not pass.
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Petition to dam the river in search of missing Brendan Santo gains traction
"It could be possible to do a partial dam if there was a very specific area to concentrate on,” MSU spokesperson Dana Whyte said in a Jan. 19 email to the State News.
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Motor vehicle accident leaves 1 dead, stolen vehicle
The vehicle has since been located near State and Chandler Road.
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Remembering MSU student Monica Ibarra
Monica Ibarra, a Michigan State University psychology sophomore, died on Jan. 11 in Shaw Hall. The Holland, Michigan native was 19 years old. Ibarra’s family hopes that she will be remembered by many things, but most of all the care and love that she showed to her friends and family.
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Vaccine Exemptions at MSU: A guide through the process
As of Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, 4,470 exemption requests have been submitted, 3,702 have been approved, 509 have been denied, and an additional 207 are pending an appeal.