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Wells Hall doesn't re-open as planned; now closed through May 1
Wells Hall was evacuated Monday after reports of an unknown chemical inside the building, according to a university alert.
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Fed investigation leaves MSU in the dark on student voting trends
After a federal investigation into a national voting study, Michigan State University won’t receive 2024 data about student voting trends, which had previously been used to drive more voting participation. Campus groups across the U.S. have historically utilized those reports to better understand student voting behavior, promote civic learning and engagement, and improve related educational programs.
MICHIGAN
Gubernatorial candidates talk MSU budget cuts, affordability woes
Five Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls aiming to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November gathered at Kellogg Center Thursday afternoon to discuss affordability and budget cuts at a luncheon hosted by the Michigan Press Association.
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MSU fundraising VP denies allegation of retaliatory firing
Michigan State University and Vice President of University Advancement Kim Tobin have denied allegations made in a lawsuit filed by former employee Alison Gaudreau.
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MSU receives Allergen-Free award, students express mixed opinions
Michigan State University Culinary Services was named the Best Overall Allergen-Free Campus Dining Program at MenuTrinfo’s 10th annual national allergy awards. The award recognizes organizations leading the way in food allergy safety, transparency and accessibility across the industry.
ENVIRONMENT
Rediscovering the Red Cedar River and its role as a staple of Michigan State University
The Red Cedar River has long been an iconic part of Michigan State University's campus identity, yet years of neglect, littering, and public misconceptions about it left it undervalued by the very community it runs through. In recent years, however, a growing network of students, faculty, and advocates has worked to restore both the river's health and the campus culture surrounding it, through cleanup events, ecological education, and expanded recreational amenities. As new stewardship initiatives take root and community traditions form around the river, the Red Cedar is being rediscovered, not just as a campus landmark, but as a living ecosystem worth protecting.
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Man killed in ELPD officer-involved shooting was an MSU senior, attorney says
The man shot and killed by East Lansing Police in an officer-involved shooting last Wednesday, Isaiah Christopher Kirby, was Michigan State University student, his family and attorneys said Wednesday morning.
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MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup
Led by Professor John “Trey” Rogers III, MSU's Turf Management Program is providing the grass for the FIFA World Cup taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Sparty made nearly $100,000 for MSU last year
Rankings for the top revenue-generating college mascots have been released and MSU's Sparty claimed his spot in third.
BUSINESS
University Weiner to open second location at Lansing Shuffle
University Weiner, a hole-in-the-wall hot dog restaurant in downtown East Lansing, will expand to a second location in the Lansing Shuffle. Founded by an MSU alum three years ago, University Weiner has since become a popular late-night stop for students.
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Stick themed party branches out to nearly 200 attendees
On April 18, recent MSU graduate Jared Heichman, along with his cousin, supply chain management junior Adam Koonsvitsky, threw the second annual “Stick Party,” which amassed a total of nearly 200 partygoers. This event was centered on sticks, with the theme being present in every aspect of the event.
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At Democratic convention, Nassar scandal a recurring theme in trustee race
Larry Nassar, the disgraced former MSU doctor, has remained a constant snag in discussions over MSU’s governance, particularly over the university’s handling of relationship violence and sexual misconduct. Other delegates reported minimal knowledge of any member of the Board of Trustees, candidates or otherwise.
MICHIGAN
ELPD identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
The East Lansing Police Department has identified the man shot and killed by the department in last Wednesday’s stabbing incident at Lake Lansing and Abbott Roadas 21-year-old Isaiah Christopher Kirby, from Owings, Maryland.
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Trustees Scott, Tebay Zemke net Democratic nomination for MSU board
Trustees Kelly Tebay Zemke and Brianna Scott will once again be the Democratic candidates for Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees.
MICHIGAN
House Republicans propose 62% slash to MSU state funding
A House Republican proposed budget for the next fiscal year seeks to slash just over 62% of the state’s funding towards Michigan State University. On Thursday, House Speaker Matt Hall presented the proposed cuts during a press conference in which he expressed disappointment with the direction MSU has been taking. The proposed budget seeks to cut $208.8 million from last fiscal year’s $333.7 million total allocation.
ENVIRONMENT
Spring showers cause campus flooding, Red Cedar predicted to rise further
Following Easter weekend’s river overflow, East Lansing residents are preparing for the Red Cedar River to soon flood again.
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Conservative activist Shane Winnings champions male-led homes in MSU visit
Michigan State University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted Army veteran and "Promise Keepers" minister Shane Winnings Thursday night at Wells Hall, a part of his “America Needs Godly Men” tour.
BUSINESS
MSU Rock Climbing Club gets preview of new Terra Firma Bouldering location
The deficit of rock climbing sites in the East Lansing area is set to be filled by the development of a new location of Terra Firma Bouldering on Grand River Avenue. The MSU rock climbing club is one of the first to get a look at the building and what it will be like.
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ASMSU Office of the President sworn in
The Office of the President of the 63rd session of ASMSU was sworn in on Thursday, following elections on April 14, 15 and 16.
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Ahead of state Democratic convention, board strife once again public
Michigan democratic delegates will gather in Detroit Sunday to select, among other positions, the party’s nominees for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees. Whether the selection will be a reflection of years of board infighting, or just a reflection of political loyalties, has yet to be seen.