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Black MSU Pageant returns after 2-year hiatus
The Black MSU Pageant returned this fall after a two-and-half-year hiatus.
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Students continue study abroad programs during pandemic
Elke Schmidt, the coordinator for Global Health, Safety and Security, or GHSS, said in the 2020-2021 academic year, there were 108 students in 12 countries.
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A look inside new STEM building: collaborative space for students
The new STEM building on campus, made from repurposing parts of the old Shaw Lane power plant, is a place for students to learn and collaborate. It contains lab rooms, classrooms and study spaces.
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Sparrow Hospital begins new initiative to combat food insecurity
In attempt to fight food insecurity, participants in Sparrow Hospital's new program will then receive a crockpot, a cookbook, groceries and a healthy eating/motivational text message three times a week. Participants will also learn healthy eating tips.
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The story of the Collegiate Recovery Community: MSU's substance abuse recovery center
The College Recovery Community, led by coordinator Dawn Kepler, helps students in the MSU community seeking recovery from alcohol or substance use issues by providing a safe space on campus that is free of substances.
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'More than meets the eyes': MSU Museum welcomes Tracked and Traced Exhibit
College of Music professor Mark Sullivan said the exhibition explores the societal impacts of surveillance.
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A glimpse at MSU's homecoming week events
After a full virtual homecoming week last year, MSU will be hosting a blend of virtual and in-person events for the week of Homecoming 2021. The opening festivities will begin this Monday, Sept. 27.
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Stabbing in downtown East Lansing: 'Not a random incident,' ELPD reports
According to East Lansing Police Department Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez, a stabbing near the Ann Street Plaza Sept. 26 resulted in significant yet non-life-threatening injuries.
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Joneigh Khaldun steps down as chief medical executive, new interim chief appointed
“This is very bittersweet, but I am excited for this new and unique opportunity to continue doing my life’s work of advancing bold programs and policies that promote the health of all communities,” Michigan's former Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said in a statement.
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Dining hall closures met with petitions, letters from students, parents
While students have complained about shortened hours and lack of weekend service at some halls, taking away weekday dinners brought more difficulties for those living in some areas of campus.
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Various gun rights supporters gather at Capitol for 2nd Amendment March
The annual Second Amendment March at the Capitol Sept. 23, garnered a variety of gun rights advocates and speakers to advocate for Second Amendment rights.
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'Wide Awake' event brings together speakers, songs protesting COVID-19 policies
The Graduate Employees Union protested MSU's COVID-19 policies on Friday night, asking for more reliable contact tracing and flexibility for switching to online instruction.
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UNTF, GEU demand transparency at virtual COVID-19 Policy Town Hall
UNTF president Kate Birdsall kicked the meeting off by explaining her issues with how the university is handling the pandemic in regards to the lack of information they are being given.
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Dining hours reduced in some halls due to staff shortages
All residential dining halls will be closed to the public until further notice. Anyone entering a dining hall must have an MSU issued ID.
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MSUPD proposes campus safety app SafeMSU to ASMSU
MSU Police Public Information Officer Chris Rozman and Deputy Director of the Management Services Bureau John Prush presented SafeMSU with the return of students this fall along with the ongoing issue of campus safety.
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East Lansing to rename elementary school after civil rights pioneer Robert L. Green
"Black people lived in East Lansing and bought homes likely through white proxy-buyers, but Dr. Green sued the Lansing Board of Realtors and then prevailed in that lawsuit, really effectively in being the ability for people to discriminate against you based on your skin color," East Lansing's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator Elaine Hardy said.
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The State News' Summer 2021 diversity report
We believe in order to ensure our coverage is diverse, the people who make up that coverage must represent a wide range of communities as well. We value having staff members with different backgrounds and perspectives because this helps us stay knowledgeable and objective in our reporting.
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Ingham County Health Department confirms new COVID-19 rates, vaccine updates
There have been an estimated 145 cases this past week which are related to MSU, according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail.
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Students, staff address recent antisemitic incidents on campus
According to the statement from the Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel, three antisemitic incidents took place the weekend of Sept. 10.
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Heavy rainfall in East Lansing to cause possible flooding on campus
The National Weather Service predicts a possible rainfall of more than four inches in East Lansing from Tuesday evening through Thursday.