“I am tired of reading about the sexual transgressions of the faculty, which are like reading "50 Shades of Grey" and are as long as "Gone with the Wind," without knowing what the outcomes are of such behavior,” O’Keefe said.
Walking into room 401 of the Hannah Administration Building, the Board of Trustees carried the weight of no-confidence votes from the MSU community and even the university president. Trustee Brianna Scott called President Samuel L. Stanley's resignation “collateral damage” from ongoing miscommunication and distrust within the board. Board chair Dianne Byrum said she would not be rerunning for chair in 2023.
"Students have just seen major changes happen before their eyes with no answer," Kovach said. ASMSU demands the Board of Trustees better include students in the presidential search and Title IX affairs.
The Evergreen development proposal was presented Thursday at an East Lansing Downtown Development Authority meeting by housing developer The Michael's Organization and city officials, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
As Halloween quickly approaches, monsters of the night have begun coming out – this time targeting Bailey Neighborhood pumpkins.
During academic committee meeting on Oct. 27, ASMSU discussed its expectations for the Board of Trustees and advocated for increasing OCAT accessibility and establishing pop-up vaccination clinics on campus.
Typically, the rivalry game brings in more revenue to East Lansing businesses, and although the game is in Ann Arbor this year, they're still expecting big crowds.
Trustee Melanie Foster said athletic director Alan Haller will work to "strategize a plan forward" for the swim and dive team within the next academic year.
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said today's Board of Trustees meeting will likely be his final one. The room gave Stanley a standing ovation following his comments.
High-rises close to campus shock future tenants with their price tag, while apartments further away from campus deter students due to their commute to school or work.
As long as MSU’s student population continues to grow, so will the expansion of apartment complexes in East Lansing. They might not be everyone’s aesthetic choice for the city, but they’re here to stay.
"One of my hopes is that students, faculty and staff and community members who interact with the ofrendas —who are not familiar with Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos — that they're able to understand ways in which anyone can celebrate and honor life after death," Flores said.
Whether watching the game in Ann Arbor or at home in East Lansing, both universities have collaborated to provide important reminders to ensure that this weekend’s game and festivities are safe for everyone.
"It's also an intentional community," Public policy senior Sky Stillwell said. "So, you have to be ready to work towards that and live cooperatively with your housemates as well. That's definitely a difference to other housing options and something people really should be ready for."
The niche makeup of a college town offers different opportunities for people looking to start or expand a business.
The statement listed reasons explaining the endorsement for Woodruff. Among those reasons were Woodruff’s ability to continue the implementation of the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan and DEI Plan and progress toward Title IX compliance.
"I think longevity is a gift — you don’t know how long you’re going to be here, but it’s a gift that you ought to try to treat it right," Bibbs said. "Take care of yourself and try to stay here as long as you can."
Here's a look at what's on the agenda, including the recommendation of Brian Quinn for acting secretary and chief of staff.
“I wanted to help people and to make sure people have a voice when they don’t feel like they do and just be someone’s biggest advocate they have,” Bailey Hall residential assistant Marvin Pride said.
The debate covered a range of issues, from large, national topics like abortion rights and education to Michigan-centric questions of road maintenance and Line 5. Here’s a rundown of the key points.