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‘Lack of trust': officers, agencies refused to participate in outside review of MSU shooting response

Theo Scheer

January 17, 2024

Law enforcement officers and federal agencies refused to participate in a review of Michigan State University’s response to their February mass shooting, according to a draft of the review, which called their “lack of trust” and decision to do so “unfortunate.” The finding, among others, was not included in the final copy of the review.

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MSU launches survey to assess community health and well-being

Owen McCarthy

January 16, 2024

Michigan State University is encouraging students, faculty and staff to take an anonymous survey in order to help the department of University Health and Wellbeing, or UHW, set priorities and allocate resources immediately and over the next five years, Interim Senior Communications Manager for UHW Donna Hondorp said in a statement. 

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MSU community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at annual commemorative march

Demonte Thomas

January 15, 2024

Members of the MSU community gathered for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March to honor the civil rights leader's legacy on Monday morning.

BUSINESS

Dave's Hot Chicken spices up East Lansing's dining landscape

Gabrielle Yeary

January 12, 2024

Despite contending with Michigan's unpredictable weather and the looming threat of a winter storm, the East Lansing community enthusiastically gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Dave's Hot Chicken this Friday. Located just off Grand River Ave, the restaurant beckons with a tempting array of chicken-based meals, complemented by an assortment of sides and unique drinks. The fast-casual restaurant chain originated in California and established its sixth Michigan location in East Lansing. Although the official grand-opening festivities took place on Friday, the restaurant quietly opened its doors earlier.

ENVIRONMENT

Severe winter weather possible in Michigan through Saturday

Joe Lorenz

January 12, 2024

A winter storm warning has been put in place by the National Weather Service and will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday. According to an NWS Urgent Winter Weather Message, a winter storm is heading toward west Michigan and is forecasted to start snowing shortly after 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. This storm is forecasted to bring anywhere from 8 in. to 13in of snowfall and wind gusting up to 50 mph. Windchill is expected to bring temperatures into the single digits. 

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Mel Tucker denied appeal of MSU sexual harassment investigation

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Former MSU head football coach Mel Tucker has been denied his appeal of the university’s findings that he sexually harassed and exploited rape survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy, officially ending the university's year-long sexual harassment investigation of Tucker. 

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How MSU's nearly-forgotten first Black marching band member left a legacy

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Enrolled at MSU from 1912 to 1916, Everett C. Yates was the first Black member of the MSU marching band and orchestra. Until the 21st century, however, very little was known about Yates' time at MSU or his life post-graduation.

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Starbucks in MSU Library opens after months of delay

Demonte Thomas

January 10, 2024

The Starbucks in MSU’s Main Library opened its doors to the public this week. The much-awaited opening of the coffee shop comes months after the delay of its original opening date. 

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Four MSU stories you missed over break

Owen McCarthy

January 9, 2024

The holiday break is an excellent opportunity to unwind and unplug from the real world. But as our much needed period of rest comes to a close and we settle back into life in East Lansing, here are four pieces of MSU news to catch you up on what you missed over break. 

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'Healing at our pace': MSU students protest reopening of Berkey Hall

Owen McCarthy

January 8, 2024

Students gathered outside the Hannah Administration Building on Monday to protest the reopening of Berkey Hall, one of the sites of the Feb. campus shooting that killed three and injured five. Monday marked the first day that classes have been held in the building since the shooting, which occurred nearly a year ago.

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Investigation fails to find source of leak of Brenda Tracy’s name, but one MSU trustee didn’t cooperate

Amalia Medina

December 29, 2023

An external investigation was unable to identify anyone at MSU who leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who accused then-football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment. 

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With over 54% approval, tenure stream faculty union requests formal recognition

Theo Scheer

December 28, 2023

NiCole Buchanan, a member of the organizing committee for the union of tenure stream faculty, said that “well over 54%” of the group have signed authorization cards indicating they want to join the union.

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Students gather to demonstrate after MSU board meeting is moved online

Theo Scheer

December 15, 2023

Students and survivors gathered to protest the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. Though the meeting was online, they were joined by trustee Dennis Denno and trustee Rema Vassar.

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MSU graduates encouraged to 'embrace serendipity' in life at fall commencement ceremony

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

Hundreds of graduates and their loved ones gathered at the Breslin Center to celebrate for fall commencement to celebrate their accomplishments. Keynote speaker John Hildebrand, the international secretary for the National Academy of Sciences was among them, receiving an honorary Doctor of Science Degree.

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'I’m waiting for the feeling of peace to hit': sister survivors grateful but concerned following Nassar documents vote

Theo Scheer

December 15, 2023

“It's clear that (our voices have) had an impact,” Elizabeth Maurer, a sister survivor, said. “Hearing the ‘yes’ was still just so surreal.” 

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Nessel: Release of Nassar documents is “better late than never,” but challenges lie ahead for investigators

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

If the documents contain evidence of MSU leaders failing to report information about Nassar’s serial sexual abuse, Nessel said criminal charges would likely “have come and gone in terms of the statute of limitations.”

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Students object to reopening of Berkey Hall, propose online and hybrid options for classes there

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

Several students at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting demanded that Berkey Hall— one of the sites of the February campus mass shooting—remain closed despite the university’s plans to open the building for the spring 2024 semester.

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MSU commits to release findings of Tracy leak probe

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

Michigan State University will publicly release the findings of an outside investigation into who at the university may have leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who the university found to have been sexually harassed by fired football coach Mel Tucker. 

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MSU board pledges to not interfere in new president’s administration

Alex Walters

December 15, 2023

The pledges — which were endorsed by Guskiewicz and passed by the board — say the trustees are committed to “building trust” through a clarified role in running the university.

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MSU settles claims with families of three students killed in February campus shooting

Owen McCarthy

December 15, 2023

The board approved this resolution at a meeting Friday.