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Facility for Rare Isotope Beams opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

Madison Rose

May 2, 2022

FRIB, a user facility for the U.S. The Department of Energy Office of Science, will hold what will be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator. This accelerator will propel atoms to half the speed of light and will create collisions that produce rare isotopes. Previously, these rare isotopes were only found in the cosmos, but with FRIB’s technology, they will now be able to be produced on Earth. 

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President Stanley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Morgan Womack

April 29, 2022

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on April 28. He was chosen due to his academic leadership and infectious disease research. 

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University officials, experts weigh in on why MSU has avoided statewide enrollment decrease

Drew Goretzka

April 29, 2022

This shift towards flagship universities, or the most known universities in a state, is fueled by a number of factors, according to MSU College of Education associate professor Brendan Cantwell.

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MSU makes SAT, ACT scores optional for admission, using calculated GPA review process

Maddy Warren

April 28, 2022

Michigan State will not require incoming students to submit SAT or ACT scores during the admissions process until at least 2026. During the admissions process, MSU is now using a calculated GPA based on historical data of students who have matriculated to the university from a particular high school.  

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More Than Vintage: Vintage clothing store and café built by students, for students

Ashley Zhou

April 28, 2022

MTV’s opening day is Friday, April 29 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., but will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to midnight.

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MSU and Uwill partner to bring teletherapy to Counseling and Psychiatric Services

Drew Goretzka

April 28, 2022

The new services will act as an extension of MSU’s current Counseling and Psychiatric Services. New options provided include free video, phone and message sessions with licensed mental health professionals.

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Native American Institute interim director resigns from MSU following lawsuit

Maddy Warren

April 27, 2022

Native American Institute interim director Christie Poitra resigned from her position at MSU on Wednesday, according to the Lansing State Journal.  

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State Rep. Matt Maddock booted from House GOP Caucus

Dan Netter

April 27, 2022

 “I don't speak for the caucus, but I think it's quite unfair for him to go after conservative, hardworking Republicans in the House and Senate and target them for pure selfish gain,” State Rep. Beau LaFave said of House colleague Matt Maddock, who was removed from the House GOP Caucus Tuesday night.  

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What's coming to downtown EL? Here are five places to look out for next year

Drew Goretzka

April 27, 2022

However, with vacant lots and spaces come new ventures. The State News has identified five of these new businesses coming downtown that MSU students and other EL residents can look forward to.

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SaMya Overall is selected as The State News 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief

Jayna Bardahl

April 27, 2022

SaMya Overall will begin her term as The State News Editor-in-Chief during the summer 2022 semester. 

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Red Cedar Organ dedicated to MSU after 8-year-long process 

Selma Cogo

April 27, 2022

MSU professor Jonathan Reed said he was first contacted about the organ in June 2014.  Dean of the College of Music James Forger first asked him to go over and evaluate the organ that was previously in the chapel, a 1952 organ built by a company in the Netherlands known as Pelz. 

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Spring 2022: Semester in review

Madison Rose

April 27, 2022

The spring 2022 semester at Michigan State University has been marked by progress, achievements and innovations, but also tragedy, loss and setbacks.  Here are the biggest headlines of the semester. 

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Steve Aikin: MSU Bakers truck driver, alumnus and retired Alumni Memorial Chapel sexton

Ashley Zhou

April 26, 2022

In total Aikin pastored at two churches for 26 years while also working at MSU.

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Lansing-area record stores, crate diggers celebrate Record Store Day

Raenu Charles

April 26, 2022

Two Lansing-area record stores — The Record Lounge and Flat, Black and Circular — opened their doors to vinyl collectors last Saturday for Record Store Day. 

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Person shot by ELPD officers in Lake Lansing Meijer parking lot

Wajeeha Kamal

April 25, 2022

Two East Lansing officers shot someone in the parking lot of the Lake Lansing Meijer, according to reports. 

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Voting issues ensue at Michigan Republican endorsement convention

Dan Netter

April 25, 2022

Human error in the displaying of candidates on the big screen not matching up with the order they were listed on the second ballot caused confusion among precinct delegates, leading to a pause in voting. 

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African American, African studies degree now offered through College of Arts & Letters

Maddy Warren

April 25, 2022

A degree in African American and African Studies, or AAAS is now open to students at Michigan State. Students can choose from one of three degree concentrations: Communities in Action, Creative Expression, Culture and Performance and Black Institutions, Sustainability and Statecraft.  

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Provost recommends new college of education dean

Maddy Warren

April 25, 2022

Jerlando F. L. Jackson was recommended to become the new dean of education by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, effective July 1, according to an MSU press release sent April 21. 

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Michigan Republican Party endorses trustee candidates Menge and Balow

Morgan Womack  and  Maddy Warren

April 24, 2022

MSU Board of Trustees candidates Travis Menge and Mike Balow were endorsed at the Michigan Republican Party endorsement convention on April 23.

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Michigan Republican Party endorses Karamo, DePerno for state offices

Dan Netter

April 23, 2022

Kristina Karamo and Matthew DePerno received the greatest number of delegates votes, winning the Republican nominations for Secretary of State and Attorney General, respectively.