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94 distinguished professors support Stanley
Ninety-four highly ranked professors have put their support behind President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. Here's what they said in a letter Monday.
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MSU upgrades lighting across campus
The new LED lights on campus are brighter and more efficient than before. Other campus safety upgrades coming to campus include fencing along portions of the Red Cedar River and centralizing the security camera system.
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Public policy and social research teams receive up to $30,000 in funding
Seven faculty research teams in MSU's College of Social Science received funding of up to $30,000 each through a grant program. Two of these research projects include encouraging mass timber construction in Michigan and analyzing the effects of Detroit's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
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‘You will never not be able to work out’: Exploring East Lansing gym options
Nick Lundberg breaks down the different gyms in and around MSU to help you find the right match for yourself.
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Bleeding green and white: Black MSU alumnus and daughter achieve success
"I put a lot of effort and sacrifices into making that happen so that I could make sure that I provided for the family that I was building to the best of my abilities," MSU alumnus Rayshawn Holbrook said. "And to make sure that what I was willing to offer them was so much more, so much greater, than what was able to be offered to me."
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Sparrow Emergency Center Okemos hopes to bridge gap on greater Lansing's east side
A new freestanding emergency room located in Okemos is now open to see patients. It hopes to serve areas further away from the main Sparrow Health Systems hospital in Lansing.
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Where to find Lansing's many LGBTQ-owned businesses
Lansing is home to a variety of proudly LGBTQ-owned businesses. From cat cafes to thrift stores and counseling services, the queer community has a lot to offer in the Capitol Region.
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Stanley: Trustees to blame for failure in Title IX certification
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said the Board of Trustees failed to review Title IX reports for certification.
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ASMSU Academic Committee passes bill advocating for renaming of Broad College lab
The academic committee unanimously passed a bill advocating for removal of Larry Gaynor's name from the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab in the Broad College of Business. A representative said in 2020, Gaynor went on a racist tirade against Vietnamese-Americans and Vietnamese salon owners.
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Witnesses recount scene of Sunday's M.A.C. Avenue shooting, panic at downtown bars
"It was just, like, a bunch of pops," witness Gabrielle Osbourne said. "So I didn't even get up until I heard some girl wailing outside."
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Heritage and hope: Hispanic students reflect and celebrate this month
Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to ancestors who paved the way for future generations, celebrates and educates others. These students share their experiences with history and diversity at MSU.
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East Lansing-area food joints: Current and former students share their recommendations
From Grand River Avenue to Lake Lansing Road, MSU students of all years can enjoy the large variety of food joints East Lansing and the broader Lansing area have to offer.
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Ali Easley's road from Crown Boxing Club head coach to MSU professor
In 1998, he took over the reins at Lansing’s local boxing gym, Crown Boxing, for competitive training, student boxing courses and beginner adult and youth classes. Filled with champion belts, newspaper features and vintage boxing posters, the gym became his home.
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The truth behind past business college dean's resignation
Former business college dean Sanjay Gupta failed to report sexual harassment from a colleague at an event in April 2022.
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Meet the candidates: Lisa Babcock talks criminal justice and overcoming imposter syndrome
Babcock is running for judge of District Court 54b in East Lansing. Coming to terms with her qualifications -- which include prosecuting cases in law school, defending criminal cases, representing tenants and holding multiple positions in District Court -- Babcock said, "My credentials are solid."
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Faculty Senate passes resolutions urging Board of Trustees for more transparency
The Faculty Senate passed two resolutions on Sept. 13, including a resolution that originally called for the board members to resign. It was amended to suggest the board should undergo professional development.
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From kindergarten to college: MSU students talk transition from locals to students
For several Michigan State students, freshman year isn't the first time they experience iconic campus activities. Here is what local students think about attending the college in their hometown.
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Students react to Board of Trustees lack of transparency on Stanley's contract
Following the resignation of two past presidents, these MSU students believe they deserve to be informed. They're frustrated with how the Board of Trustees has dealt with the lack of information about Stanley.
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ASMSU releases mental health resources for students, recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month
Asian Pacific American Student Organization Rep. Connor Le introduced Bill 59-09 at the first ASMSU general assembly on Sept. 1. This bill called for ASMSU to advertise various mental health resources on Instagram.
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Stanley makes first comments addressing contractual discussion at faculty senate meeting
Trustee Rema Vassar also attended the meeting. She said the only person who was fundamentally opposed to Stanley’s retirement was Board Chair Dianne Byrum, though she still was a part of the discussion.