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Medical examiner questions cause of Brendan Santo's death at MSU

Hannah Holycross

September 9, 2024

A report is set to be released this evening calling into question the death of Brendan Santo, a Grand Valley State University student who went missing on MSU’s campus in October of 2021. Oakland County's Chief Medical Examiner Ljubisa Dragovic believes Santo’s case should have been left ‘undetermined’ rather than closed, as no water was found in his lungs during the autopsy. 

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MSU board continues to face heat over divestment, faculty unionization

Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

September 6, 2024

The day’s events demonstrated an allyship between the groups of campus activists, who rallied together outside the building before filing into the boardroom en masse prior to the meeting's block for public comments.

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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits East Lansing construction project

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

September 6, 2024

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited East Lansing Friday to check in on the progress of construction on US-127/I-496. The visit was a part of the Biden administration's "Investing in America Tour," meant to draw attention to projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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MSU board concedes to public criticism, decides not to shorten public comment

Theo Scheer

September 6, 2024

Michigan State University will not impose a time limit for public comment at board meetings, something trustees had previously discussed. Trustee Dianne Byrum said the board listened to the public's backlash against the possibility in June.

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MSU board approves new sports arena, building renovations

Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

September 6, 2024

At its first meeting of the school year, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a new sports arena in South Neighborhood, the construction of a laboratory building for students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and renovations to Anthony Hall. 

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Discrimination and harassment reported on MSU campus over weekend, president says

Anish Topiwala

September 4, 2024

"The strong bonds that bind us were tested this past weekend by instances of antisemitism, anti-Black racism and homophobia through hateful expression and actions in two of our residence halls and nearby grounds," MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement to the community.

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USA TODAY lawsuit reveals allegations that Tucker abused assistant, MSU staff

Theo Scheer

September 4, 2024

Gannett Co., the mass media company that owns USA TODAY, is suing MSU for redacting information in a public records request about a woman reporters believe is "another possible victim of Tucker's sexual misconduct."

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MSU paid millions to feds after flubbing post-Nassar oversight

Theo Scheer

September 2, 2024

Michigan State University paid the Department of Education nearly $3 million in July after failing to meet federal requirements meant to provide special oversight of its financial and administrative affairs.

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MSU needs splashy project, more research and budget balance, consultants say

Alex Walters

August 30, 2024

A consulting firm suggested finding $150 million in budget cuts or sources of new revenue for MSU. Its specific proposals include “university-wide research agendas” and a set of splashy projects designed to bolster the image of MSU and its new president.

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From parking to weather, here's what you should know for today's MSU football game

Demonte Thomas

August 30, 2024

With thousands of visitors on campus for the first MSU football game of the season, the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety is prepared to keep fans safe. Here's what you should know.

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Major Michigan parties announce nominations for MSU Board of Trustees

Owen McCarthy

August 26, 2024

Two Michigan State University alumni with backgrounds in Michigan politics, a veteran and a former Novi city councilmember will be vying for two seats on MSU’s Board of Trustees in the November election.

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MSU president promises a semester with civil discourse

Alex Walters

August 22, 2024

With an approaching election and increasingly intense campus debate about the Israel-Hamas war, Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz thinks “it’s going to be an interesting Fall semester.”

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2 Chainz to headline Pure Options back to school event

Demonte Thomas

August 14, 2024

Marijuana retailer Pure Options is gearing up for an exciting event that’s set to turn heads and elevate the local scene. The dispensary will host a back-to-school event which will include a live performance from rapper 2 Chainz, food, music, and a chance for participants to watch MSU football.

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MSU sued by creator of quiz broadcast at football game containing image of Hitler

Anish Topiwala

August 12, 2024

A lawsuit filed last Friday by Floris van Pallandt, the creator of the quiz used during the pregame period of the Michigan State University and University of Michigan game last year that depicted an image of Adolph Hitler two weeks after the Israel-Hamas war began, claims the university used his quiz without permission. 

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MSU Developmental Speech Lab uses virtual reality to research stuttering

Anish Topiwala

August 11, 2024

Approximately five to ten percent of children will stutter for some period of time in their life, with 75% eventually recovering and the other 25% persisting, leading to a potentially lifelong communicative disorder, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders. Michigan State University’s Developmental Speech Lab is using virtual reality to understand why.

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Court rejects Kleinjans' reinstatement with MSU Extension

Hannah Locke

August 11, 2024

Former MSU Extension instructor and current Ottawa County commissioner Christian Kleinjans is suing three MSU Extension directors, alleging that his first amendment rights to free speech and association were violated when he was terminated from his job at MSU Extension following his victory in an Ottawa County commission recall election.

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The State News wins FOIA lawsuit against MSU

Theo Scheer

August 9, 2024

Michigan State University’s student-led newspaper has won its lawsuit against MSU, which argued the university had unfairly redacted the names of individuals mentioned in public records. 

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MSU Department of Management chair, former chair accused of discrimination in lawsuit

Theo Scheer

August 9, 2024

A former professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Management says the department chair and his predecessor racially discriminated against her for years.

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MSU Vet Med professor files discrimination lawsuit against university

Anish Topiwala

August 5, 2024

A MSU professor recently filed a lawsuit against the university and several other individuals, claiming discrimination when he was removed as a head of the department. 

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Eaton county judge sues Lansing hospitals, MSU medical staff, for medical malpractice in 2014 pregnancy

Theo Scheer

August 3, 2024

An Eaton County judge is suing Lansing hospitals and medical workers affiliated with Michigan State University, claiming she received “negligent care” during the birth of her daughter in 2014.