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The State News’ administration reporters and host Alex Walters discuss MSU’s busy week, the board doubling down on DEI and protections for undocumented students amid federal threats, and making deals to temper fights closer to home.
Sports editor Satvik Shubham and host Alex Walters discuss issues facing the MSU Athletic Department. Despite success on the field, athletics faces a persistent budget shortfall.
Host Alex Walters and guest Owen McCarthy discuss the federal executive orders affecting the climate on MSU's campus as well as where Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stands on the removal of two university trustees.
Host Alex Walters and guest Demonte Thomas catch us up on the news we missed over break as well as a rundown on what students need to know about the new Multicultural Center on campus.
In this episode, host Alex Walters and guest Owen McCarthy discuss the new capital campaign that MSU is planning. This is the first since 2014 following many years of turbulence at the university.
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence. The National Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached at 800-656-HOPE. For today's episode, host Alex Walters has prepared an audio version of his story covering sexual assault allegations at MSU's Olin Clinic.
Today, host Alex Walters gets an overview of Hannah Holycross' story on the how the baseball radar gun got its start in the big leagues at MSU.
Host Alex Walters, along with reporters Theo Scheer and Emilio Perez Ibarguen, discuss how professors are navigating how to talk about the election with their classes amid scrutiny from the university to stay politically neutral.
Host Alex and guest Owen delve into MSU's absent formal policies, that while unofficial, are leaning toward the national trend of "institutional neutrality" that other colleges are adopting.
Special guest Anish sheds light on the environment surrounding mental health here on campus, providing evidence and possible solutions concerning the data available.
Today, host Alex, along with guests Theo and Owen, takes us through the prospective candidates for the MSU Board of Trustees.
On this episode, host Alex Walters and guest Emilio Perez Ibarguen discuss election day challenges and student's perspectives on voting at MSU.
Host Alex Walters and politics reporter Emilio Perez Ibarguen discuss the energy on campus on both sides leading up to the election.
Today, the host gives us a breakdown of the biggest takeaways from the Nassar documents and the actions and reactions from the web of faculty who were attempting to handle the Nassar scandal.
This episode sheds light on the interim positions in MSU's administration, as well as the inside scoop on the Survivor club, determined to recreate their favorite reality TV show, here at MSU.
State News reporter Jack Williams joins the show to talk about new stats on diversity at MSU and misconceptions he sees in living with OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Administration reporter Theo Scheer joins the show to discuss a multi-million dollar campus surveillance system that has experts and activists worried.
Reporter Emilio Perez Ibarguen joins the show to discuss a professor suing over retaliation and discrimination, grad employees fighting for expanded healthcare and newly announced plans for restoration of the campus buildings where a shooting occurred last year.
Sometimes the apps we use could really keep us out of trouble. This week, we learn more about an app coded by a MSU sophomore that tracks parking enforcers and notifies students to avoid parking tickets. We also cover the request to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to remove two of MSU's board members.
This week on the 1909, we have the opportunity to shed light on a striking campus art project that is being showcased to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women called the "REDress Project."
The MSU Board of Trustees saga continues, as our host Alex Walters welcomes back administration reporters Theo Scheer and Owen McCarthy to discuss an outside investigation on the board that included a recommendation to refer certain members from the board to the Governor, accusations of misconduct and more on this weeks episode of The 1909.
This week, host Alex Walters brought on Owen McCarthy to discuss new charges in a frat hazing death and MSU's complicated finances as students demand divestment for some funding even university officials were unaware of.
We have a pretty interesting episode of the 1909 this week! Our Administration Reporter Theo Scheer talks about his months long passion project observing and exploring the history of tunnels beneath MSU's campus and then our Student Affairs reporter Demonte Thomas makes his podcast debut to talk about a shake-up in MSU's student government.
1909 host Alex Walters welcomes back frequent guest Theo Scheer to discuss common misconceptions about what can and can't be reported to MSU's Title IX office, as well as reporting on the after action review of MSU's response to the February campus shooting.
The 1909 is back!! Join us this week as our host Alex Walters brings on reporters Owen McCarthy and Emilio Perez Ibarguen to discuss things about Michigan State's faculty and Michigan State's upcoming plans for the one-year anniversary of the MSU school shooting on this week's episode of the 1909.
We couldn't end the semester without a bang. We have a packed episode full of news this week, including information on the Credit-No Credit grading policy for MSU students and an insightful reflection from Administration Reporter Theo Scheer to wrap up all of our coverage from this semester and more.
This week host Alex Walters is running solo as he breaks down the recent news with former business dean Sanjay Gupta.
Trigger warning for our viewers: this week, we will be talking about the MSU campus shooting that took place on Feb. 13 with updates in regards to campus security.
With the all the backlash and controversy surrounding MSU and the Board of Trustees, we're here to discuss what's been going on during this "week of friction."
Host Alex Walters is running solo this week as he talks about a few stories from awhile ago and put them all into one full package in this episode. Below you will find links to these stories if you'd want more detail to them:1. https://statenews.com/article/2023/06/gvsu-left-msu-in-the-dark-on-his-misconduct-then-it-happened-again2. https://statenews.com/article/2023/05/msu-left-pitt-in-the-dark-on-professors-past-misconduct 3. https://www.chronicle.com/article/pass-the-harasser-is-higher-eds-worst-kept-secret-how-can-colleges-stop-doing-it/
This week we have some more first time guests on The 1909! Join us this week with reporters Jack Williams and Willow Symonds to learn about Indigenous holidays, the real power of ASMSU and a conclusion to the swim and dive saga.
We're back with a familiar guest and a new guest for The 1909! Join host Alex Walkers as we welcome back Theo Scheer, administration and academics reporter, and first time guest Owen McCarthy, campus reporter, to discuss the Breslin Center's new sensory rooms and the backlash towards the search for a new MSU president.
Well, this week really is one for the books. Join our host Alex Walters with a few guests this week to discuss a multitude of topics including student groups using pride flags and humor in response to demonstrators on campus. That story and more this week on The 1909.
Today we have the inside scoop! Join Host Alex Walters for an interview with Kayla Nelsen, The State News business reporter, about the MSU Dairy Store and more.
Our host Alex Walters sits down with Kenny Jacoby, USA Today reporter who broke the news about Mel Tucker, to discuss everything known about the situation so far. Walters also speaks with Theo Scheer, administration and academics reporter, discussing new details about the MSU Presidential search.
We have a fresh face for The 1909! Alex Walters is here as the new host, and with the new format we're trying out, this week he's joined by guests Jaden Beard and Theo Scheer with a couple stories to help report the news.
It's been a long semester at Michigan State University full of tragedy, surprises and uplifting developments. Join host Lily Guiney to recap last week's news one last time.
Even with the semester coming to a close, there's tons of news to get through at MSU. Host Lily Guiney breaks down what you need to know this week, including details on a bill permitting alcohol sales on campus and where taxes on marijuana sales go in East Lansing.
Host Lily Guiney breaks down a flurry of news from last week, including a new Strange Matter location at the MSU Union, a walk-out in protest of gun violence and fresh details surrounding the search for Michigan State University's new president.
Spring storms have come to East Lansing and with them a lot of news to talk about. Host Lily Guiney recaps last week's news, including a student movement for MSU to divest from weapons manufacturers, a fatal crash and questions surrounding disabled students amid evacuations. She also sits down with administration reporter Alex Walters to talk about a new report from firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan detailing the controversial dismissal of former business dean Sanjay Gupta.
After the tragedy on Feb. 13, the MSU Union is set to reopen today and some students are ready to welcome it back. Host Lily Guiney is here to discuss the reopening, as well as a new rule that may conflict with MSU Athletics' nearly nine million dollar deal with Caesars Sportsbook.
On this week's episode of The 1909, host Lily Guiney talks with spotlight reporter Dina Kaur about an effort for change for transgender and non-binary people, a new MSU museum exhibit and other news from last week.
On this episode of The 1909, host Lily Guiney talks about a powerful song from a Michigan State University student inspired by the tragedy of Feb. 13, various campus updates and more news from last week.
On Feb. 13, three students were killed and five students were critically injured after a mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus.This week on The 1909, two weeks after the incident, host Lily Guiney talks about those we lost and what the MSU community is doing to move forward after a tragedy.
On this week's episode of The 1909, State News culture editor Miranda Dunlap discusses her recent column on her experience reporting her sexual assault to MSU. Also, MSU student Zyair Ayanna talks about her journey in the music industry, Okemos High School reacts to a hoax shooting report and ASMSU works towards a five-year DEI plan.The 1909 is a weekly podcast recapping the week's news publishing every Monday.
Get well soon Lily! While our usual 1909 host is sick, the lovely Liz Nass takes her place to talk about the usual news recaps and handling the cold weather and stress during this time of the year.The 1909 is a weekly podcast recapping the week's news publishing every Monday.
This week on The 1909, host Lily Guiney discusses Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address and lawmakers' reactions to it, CAPS seeing a higher number of students in 'holiday aftermath' and Starbucks moving into the MSU Main Library. In addition, get the details on Student Life and Engagement's initiative to provide free menstrual products throughout campus.The 1909 is a weekly podcast recapping the week's news publishing every Monday.
Host Lily Guiney discusses Michigan and East Lansing politics, as well as MSU news, in this week's edition of The 1909.
Host Lily Guiney discusses the Board of Trustees portrait unveiling ceremony announcement and the city of East Lansing's vote on naming the city a 'sanctuary city.' Guiney then talks about MSU's housing space and what business owners should expect during the holidays. Guiney closes out the episode with environment reporter Alex Walters. Walters introduces his latest story about MSU's history of divestment protests.
Lily Guiney discusses the closure of Quality Daily and words from the CEO. Guiney then goes in-depth and recaps the Board of Trustee race results variations. Next, Guiney recaps the strike of Starbucks workers in the Greater Lansing area and the North American Indigenous Student Organization, NAISO's, reminder of the true history behind MSU land acknowledgment regarding the Moral Act and the importance for Indigenous students to learn the accurate history.Guiney finally recaps another student organization, MSU's chapter of the Sunrise Movement, protest at Spartan Stadium for a push for full divestment from fossil fuels by the MSU Office of Investments. Guiney also goes in-depth about MSU's decision on fossil fuel investments.
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