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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

6 months

MSU can’t deny our access to records because it “disagrees” with our reporting. Read why @thesnews is suing MSU here.

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COLUMN: We're suing MSU, here's why

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

I'm so excited to announce that I will be taking on the role of @thesnews ' editor-in-chief next year! I'm so proud of our hardworking staff and thankful to this editorial team, especially @naturallymya for being an amazing role model. I can't wait for next year. ❤️

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It shouldn’t be a battle to send journalists to cover what’s happening at a public university. Thoughts as editor-in-chief of @thesnews here:

COLUMN: MSU is barring media access. We can't cover community healing without it. - The State News

"It shouldn’t be a battle to send a journalist to cover what’s happening at our public university," State News Editor-in-Chief Morgan Womack wrote.

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Morgan Womack

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@paul_nasr1 @ConnorEaregood @thesnews @theblockm For context: Here's what @thesnews proposed as an alternative for the game.

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I talked to a student who was in a classroom that the shooter entered. He escaped through a window. Read his story here.

Student escapes shooter in Berkey Hall through window - The State News

Du escaped Michigan State University's mass shooting on Feb. 13. The shooting left three dead and at least five injured.

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Morgan Womack

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I'm so so excited to share that I will be heading to Indianapolis this summer as a Pulliam Fellow for the @indystar ! I'll be reporting to @JenGNews and my main coverage area is breaking news. I can't wait to join this amazing team! 💙

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I am super excited to be joining the @MichiganRadio team as a digital news intern this summer! 🤍 Be on the lookout for my work there as well as at @thesnews , where I’ll be continuing my role in administration reporting.

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Morgan Womack

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1 year

I love being an intern because it means explaining borgs to my coworkers

Indy 500 attendees seen with jugs of liquid. What's in them?

We saw people drinking a mystery liquid from plastic jugs at the IMS. What's that all about?

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

11 months

So excited to continue this fall as editor-in-chief at @thesnews ! #snewsfall23

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

We’re here all night in @thesnews newsroom with lots of pizza, fully prepped for a staff sleepover. Stay with us for election night coverage!

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I am super excited to announce my new position as campus desk editor for @thesnews this fall! <3 #campusdeskbestdesk #statenewsfall22

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Morgan Womack

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I have been overwhelmed by the support on this campus. All the hugs, dogs, free treats and even Squishmallows(!!) from @MSUComArtSci this week show how much this community cares. Yesterday's event made me emotional, just seeing the amount of love. ❤️

'It makes me proud to go here': Spartans support Spartans in 'Spartan Sunday' event - The State News

“It's nice to see a community come together after something so tragic,” Bonczynski said. “To know that there is this presence here — good times, bad times, anytime — it's encouraging and it does...

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Morgan Womack

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2 years

It’s game day and Daena Faustino’s hand-designed inflatable tube Spartys outside @thesnews newsroom absolutely made my day. 💚

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Morgan Womack

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1 year

Breaking from @KamalWajeeha : MSU is offering credit/no credit for undergrad classes.

MSU to offer credit/no credit grade reporting for undergraduate classes - The State News

Michigan State University's Independent student voice since 1909

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I had an exclusive interview with President Stanley today. Read it here.

The State News

@thesnews

2 years

Division between board members with eight individually strong beliefs about how MSU should run was a recipe for chaos responsible for pushing out President Stanley.

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Morgan Womack

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2 years

Reproductive Freedom For All turned in a record-breaking 753,759 signatures to the Michigan Secretary of State this morning to qualify for the November ballot. Read my story for @MichiganRadio here.

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Morgan Womack

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2 years

The past 24 hours in the snewsroom

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

I love my job

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

So excited to return this spring as administration reporter for @thesnews !! #campusdeskbestdesk #statenewsspring2022

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

This is who I feel like when putting together the @MichiganRadio newsletter once a week

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. is live on @CNN answering some questions about COVID-19 vaccinations. He mentioned that he is concerned about Omicron, especially for those who are unvaccinated. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

The Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty ( @untf_msu ) negotiated a tentative agreement to its contract with MSU. Its members will vote to ratify the agreement by June 7. Read about the details here.

UNTF negotiates tentative agreement to contract with MSU - The State News

The Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty reached a tentative agreement with MSU over its contract terms. The terms include a compensation package, higher job security, online teaching opportunities and...

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Morgan Womack

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I’m so grateful to have worked with such a wonderful group of people at @thesnews this semester. Goodbyes are hard, but I am still so excited for next year! <3

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Morgan Womack

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Excited to continue my @thesnews career as campus desk editor! #snewsspring23

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Snowy campus means racking up hours for my power walking class

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Dan and I love our @MichiganRadio jobs so much that we drove to Ann Arbor just to play White Elephant, take bags of food, and leave

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

My heart is broken today. Please read this.

The State News

@thesnews

1 year

Students arrived on campus on Feb. 14, 2023, bouquets in hand - but the flowers weren’t for their valentines. Instead, they were for Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

MSU student Parker Renberg speaks on behalf of the Sunrise Movement in support of two ASMSU bills that recognize climate change as an emergency and propose a divestment of fossil fuels. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Time moves pretty fast. The first interview I recorded in this notebook was when I shadowed then MSU president Samuel Stanley for the day. In the final pages of my notebook: notes from my interview with new interim president Teresa Woodruff. Read it here:

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

A crowd has gathered outside of Delta Kappa Epsilon’s fraternity on Grand River. Stay tuned with @madelineawarren and I for updates. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

4 years

I’m working on a story for @thesnews about the Title IX office at MSU and I’m looking for people who have worked in the office, or students willing to share their experiences. Message me for further info!

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I’m here at the Lake Lansing Starbucks with @sheldonjkrause . The National Labor Relations Board will be counting ballots today to elect the union and workers are having a watch party in the lobby. Stay tuned with us for live updates and the story. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

BEAT THE DAILY. @thesnews @madelineawarren

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Willow turned 2 on 2/22/22 (she is special)

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

This is an important update for the MSU community. These spaces will not be used for classes for the rest of the semester. From @vivianbarrett_

The State News

@thesnews

1 year

No classes will be held in Berkey Hall or the MSU Union for the remainder of the semester, deputy spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed. The university will share more information once new locations are determined.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I’m at the Hannah Administration Building with @sheldonjkrause . Students are gathering here with @DreamatMSU to advocate for undocumented and immigrant students. Stay tuned for updates! @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

MSU student Troy Distelrath urges the board to consider sustainable energy practices or using funds divested from fossil fuels to initiate reparations for native tribes. “Divest, reinvest, or choose the consequences of choosing chaos over community,” Distelrath said. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

I’m finally in Indianapolis after a few days visiting home 💙 I would love any recommendations for food & fun in the area!

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Morgan Womack

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Resources are available to students and the community.

What MSU students should expect following on-campus shooting - The State News

For the next 48 hours, all campus activities including classes and sporting events are canceled. Crisis counselors will be at the Hannah Community Center beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

I spent a day shadowing President Stanley with @thomasruth_ for @thesnews ! Check out our newest print issue to see what a day in his life is like. 💚

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Good morning! @madelineawarren and I are at the Hannah Administration Building for the Board of Trustees meeting. Follow us and this thread for live coverage of the event. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

I love dog Mondays <3

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

The Detroit Free Press is suing MSU for denial of its request for records of donor agreements that fund Mel Tucker’s salary, according to an article the Free Press published today. Stay tuned for more. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

4 years

Excited to be back at @thesnews as the student affairs reporter! #statenewsspring21 #campusdeskbestdesk

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

1 year

Thankful for these amazing leaders, I will miss you both so much. ❤️ @naturallymya @DrewGoretzka

A farewell to Michigan State from your student newspaper leaders - The State News

Goodbye State News and goodbye Michigan State University. We hope we did you proud.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

The crowd chants “no means no.” Second-year student Gabby Nageotte said she came to the gathering because she doesn’t think fraternities are held accountable and she wants MSU to take action. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I’m here at the MI GOP Endorsement Convention with @netterdan , @madelineawarren and Olivia Hans. Stay tuned with us for coverage of the Board of Trustees endorsement candidates! @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

Good morning!! Today is the second Board of Trustees meeting of the semester. Stay tuned with @madelineawarren and I at @thesnews for updates.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Dan, when God’s Plan by Drake comes on: “I listen to this when I play Tetris.”

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Very proud of the Women’s History Month feature by @madelineawarren and I. We talked to the women on the Board of Trustees about their experiences on the first female-dominated board. @sheldonjkrause & @TorrezDevin took beautiful portraits and the lovely layout was done by Daena!

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

I’m excited to be the administration reporter on #CampusDeskBestDesk as well as staff representative this fall! #statenews2021 💚

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

Good morning East Lansing, today is the final Board of Trustees meeting of the semester. Keep up with @madelineawarren and I for live coverage. @thesnews

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

Dan’s favorite part of winter has returned: MSU police sanctioned pile of snow.

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@womackmo

2 years

Coming at you live from @thesnews @DrewGoretzka @madelineawarren

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Morgan Womack

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2 years

Writing the newsletter once a week for @MichiganRadio is a fun perk of my internship, especially because I get to subject 3,097 random people to my silly little sign-off messages!! This week I'm using it to show off these adorable rice pandas my friend Nick and I made last night

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty president Kate Birdsall urges the university to implement more transparent policy and to offer more options related to pedagogy. @thesnews @DrewGoretzka

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

3 years

I’m going to be attending this committee meeting about empowering survivors tomorrow in Lansing for @thesnews . Stay tuned for updates.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

While balancing three jobs and two classes this summer, I had to learn to be content spending a lot more time by myself (which I am not used to). I’m grateful for my friends and family for filling my weekends with fun and lots of love. <3

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1 year

This is one of the best and most raw, impactful stories I've read. Hear the perspective of the Berkey Hall professor in this thoughtful piece from @amaliaimedina .

'Three minutes can change so much': Berkey Hall professor reflects on grief, return to class...

It is because of his pain and grief that professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz returned to class. He said he felt lost and he realized that he needed to see his students. He compared them to a wooden board...

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Morgan Womack

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2 years

Morgan the weather reporter? ☔️ Check out my first byline for Michigan Radio here!

Michigan Public

@michigan_public

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The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of southeast Michigan. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecasted for this afternoon through tonight and rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible.

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3 years

University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel has been fired. @thesnews

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BREAKING: University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel fired by board after investigation via @freep

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Students are holding signs and chanting “hold our frats accountable.” Some drivers passing are rolling down their windows and shouting in support. @thesnews

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1 year

Intern coffee run.

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2 years

Breaking news from me. Read about what this means for MSU and the swim and dive team here.

The State News

@thesnews

2 years

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Michigan State University's appeal to hear the lawsuit from members of the women's swim and dive team. MSU is disappointed by the decision because of a disagreement on how Title IX should be interpreted.

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1 year

$2 thrift find ❤️ grandma candy dish vibes

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1 year

I was only there for the free shirt 🥂

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Sweet dreams from @thesnews @madelineawarren <3

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We love @thesnews <3

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Yeah he fancy like …

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The art. The artist. The muse. Pc @netterdan

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Authorizations to proceed on the football complex renovation and addition as well as Spartan stadium facility upgrades were approved. @thesnews

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You could call me a data journalist

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Students watching the World Cup in Case dining hall today

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About 40,000 people have responded to the COVID-19 vaccination form. From that, about 200 people have said they will not get the vaccine.

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2 years

Today I will be heading to Federal Building in Lansing to attend a hearing in the women’s swim and dive team Title IX lawsuit against MSU. @battleformsu This proceeding will be the oral arguments on the injunction. Stay tuned with me and @thesnews for updates.

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1 year

Dan and I on the Stateside pod, listen to it here.

Stateside

@StatesideRadio

1 year

We are once again forced to collectively heave with grief and horror as more of our children face mass gun violence. This time at Michigan State University. We talk with reporters and students on the SS pod:

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#StateNewsFall2020

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UPDATE: The preliminary injunction of the women's swim and dive lawsuit has been granted. MSU was found non-compliant with Title IX. The judge did not order MSU to reinstate the team but gave it 60 days to create a compliance plan. @thesnews

Judge rules MSU is not compliant with Title IX in women's swim team suit - The State News

The district court judge for the women's swim and dive lawsuit against MSU has ruled that the university is not compliant with Title IX. The university is not required to reinstate the team, but they...

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@womackmo

3 years

MSU employee Jeanna Norris filed lawsuit against the University in relation to the vaccine mandate and her natural immunity after contracting the virus. Story to come. @thesnews

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I talked with a student who went through MSU’s OIE reporting process. Learn about the steps they took and resources available at MSU here.

The State News

@thesnews

2 years

“It’s super important for me because this has been a theme in every single college ... across America is that multiple female students will file reports against one student and really no serious action is taken and I’m just fed up with it,” Sliwinski said.

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MSU student Peter Corsetti shares the swim and dive team’s values to the board. His fellow team members stand behind him in support. @thesnews

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2 years

Good morning East Lansing! ☀️ It’s another Board of Trustees Friday. Follow this thread for live coverage of the 8 a.m. meeting and keep up with me and @thesnews to check out the stories afterward.

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@womackmo

1 year

Updated information for Michigan State University.

The State News

@thesnews

1 year

UPDATE: Three dead, five injured in mass shooting at Michigan State University. The suspect is still at large.

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Breaking news: President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. is going to resign from MSU. Stay with @thesnews and @vivianbarrett_ for more updates.

President Stanley to resign in 90 days, states he has no confidence in board - The State News

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. has given the Board of Trustees a 90-day notice of resignation.

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Morgan Womack

@womackmo

2 years

I attended a press conference this morning for @thesnews with White Law and @gracewashere_ about the 13 claims Nassar survivors are making against the FBI. Learn about the claims here.

Thirteen survivors file claims against FBI, attorney Jamie White expands on details - The State News

Thirteen survivors of sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar filed claims against the FBI on April 20. These claims total $130 million in damages for the FBI’s negligent failure to investigate...

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@womackmo

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The State News has chosen to run Mel Tucker's statement its entirety due to the seriousness of the accusations against him. Read it here.

MSU coach Tucker responds to harassment claims, calls allegations 'character assassination' - The...

Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker has released a statement responding to allegations of sexual harassment.

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Stay tuned with @madelineawarren and I for coverage of the MI Democratic Endorsement Convention! We are here to keep up with the MSU Board of Trustees candidates. @thesnews

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According to an email from administration, classes will be in-person starting Jan. 31. @thesnews

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The Lake Lansing Starbucks voted to unionize with a vote of 13-3. Story to come. @thesnews

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Spotted a gnome in Case Hall.

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Junior Grace Rathburn is speaking in support of @sunrisespartans ’ initiatives for fossil fuel divestment. “The opportunities you have given me and my fellow students do not absolve you from the responsibilities you have to humankind at large,” Rathburn said. @thesnews

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@womackmo

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Both @ashleyzzhou and @Alex_M_Walters covered the Board of Trustees for the first time today. After the three-hour meeting and even more time hunched over computers in the newsroom, they helped create outstanding content you shouldn't miss. Read this thread for @thesnews ' recap🧵

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I wrote my first piece for the Spartan Newsroom and JRN 300.❄️ Check it out here!

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The Detroit Free press is suing MSU. Read more here.

Free Press sues university over denial of records displaying donor agreements funding Mel Tucker's...

The Detroit Free Press sued MSU over a denial for records about donor agreements for Mel Tucker's 10-year, $95 million contract.

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1 year

Moving in means accidentally staying up all night putting together your IKEA bed … just to put an air mattress on top of it while you wait for the real one !

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Historic moment today from @nicklundy22

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$5 to whoever can guess whose desk this is @thesnews 💀

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BREAKING: The board will immediately begin the search for an interim president. Read about the statement sent exclusively to @thesnews here.

The State News

@thesnews

2 years

The board said it expects Stanley to remain in his position for the full 90 days to "make sure steady leadership is in place while a presidential search gets underway."

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NEW: Water main break on East 25th Street near Keystone Avenue. Vehicles, sidewalks and stairs are submerged. Citizens Energy is responding. @indystar

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The GEU held a “Wide Awake” protest last night outside of the Cowles House. Check out coverage from @DrewGoretzka and I here. @thesnews

'Wide Awake' event brings together speakers, songs protesting COVID-19 policies - The State News

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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