Faculty need to have a meaningful say in the running of this institution. This is why structures like the Academic Congress exist. It is a vehicle to allow all faculty a voice in processes. And it is a structure designed to let leadership know how the 4,000 plus faculty feel about important issues.
Our system is built on the idea that the people give power to the government. Five of the members fail to grasp this and seem to purport that, once elected, trustees should become cogs in the system, unable to bring issues with it to public light. If we allow this model to become normalized in our country, we risk destroying what is left of independent thought and true legislative representation.
Michigan State University is bigger than any trustee, faction, or personal agenda.
Despite multiple women's athletic programs consistently competing at a high level and ranking amongst the top programs in the Big Ten and the nation, student attendance at their events often remains low compared to many men's sports - even in cases where those programs are not experiencing the same level of success.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees said the doubling of President Kevin Guskiewicz’s salary was necessary for leadership stability and to avoid losing another president during a turbulent period. However, when you contrast that rationale with the university’s own financial messaging and publicly available data, the case becomes much more difficult to make
As I say farewell and move into the next phase of life, I will never forget what MSU has given me and how that has shaped who I am.
When everything is done ironically, you start to see the world differently.
As my time as Editor-in-Chief of The State News begins to come to a close, I have found myself thinking more often about what this title actually leaves behind.
Noah Kahan drops new album April 24.
The Trump administration is employing religious crusade rhetoric to justify war in Iran in an attempt to maintain the support of white evangelical protestants, a crucial part of his voter base. But this is having adverse effects, driving away many other religious groups. This is most evidently seen in his recent spat with the Pope.
As The State News’ Editor-in-Chief, I’m here to explain a step our independent student publication is taking to further our mission of informing our audience about how the university operates.
College is your time of self-discovery, but your past sometimes defines your future.
The newest season of "Euphoria" premiered on Sunday, April 12.
