In the course of reporting this story, I sat on the Capitol steps for ten minutes waiting for a source. In that time, a state representative sexually harassed a woman walking into the capitol. That's exactly how prevalent this is. That's exactly how shamelessly this happens.🧵
At sparrow hospital in lansing today, about to head on to the COVID floor. They’re at 100% capacity plus 50 overflow beds - highest ever during the pandemic. “Everybody’s stressed,” a pediatric specialist says.
A condensed version of what I put on my Instagram:
I am so excited to announce that I will be the 2021-2022 Editor in Chief at The State News. I am beyond proud of everything that we have done since I started working here 3 years ago, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
A resignation agreement obtained through FOIA shows EMU’s former Title IX director, who is accused of discouraging EMU students from reporting sexual assaults, is drawing six figures from MSU despite “no assigned duties."
https://t.co/TVjll2F0MO
Update: Michigan State Spokesperson Dan Olsen told the State News via text that the University will continue to vaccinate students with the Pfizer vaccine starting today and for the rest of the vaccination appointments this week. @thesnews https://t.co/xmLu78OBTj
Reminder: This is the first BOT meeting following the university’s decision to maintain attorney-client privilege on the 6,000 documents related to the investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse
This weekend was everything I hoped it would be and more! Journalism has given me so much, I’m really glad I could give back. @corahalll is legendary for making this idea become reality.
And that's a wrap! Thank you SO MUCH to all our attendees, panelists, session leaders and organizers. We had a blast putting this together to better connect the mitten state's student journalists!
there’s so much talent participating in this virtual conference (@MSJC2021) this weekend. i’m part of a panel on saturday but i’ll be watching the entire event. if you’re a student/aspiring journalist, do not miss out on this. https://t.co/tA71BA7SLq
We are just ONE day from the start of the conference 🥳
We are excited to have a few additions to panels and there were time changes for two sessions, so check out our site for more details. If you haven't registered yet, get to it today!! https://t.co/slzsZm6ewN
We are ONE WEEK away from the conference🎉
Have you signed up for sessions yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Sign up now🔽🔽🔽
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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will not be releasing some 6,000 documents regarding the investigation of the university's handling of Larry Nassar's decades of sexual abuse, according to an email from Board Chair Dianne Byrum. https://t.co/P9DQeknlaQ
The Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel notified Michigan State and the Board of Trustees that Michigan State has until March 26 to release approximately 6,000 documents regarding the investigation of its handling of the Larry Nassar scandal. https://t.co/wf3VQV6F9F
Scoop update: Named in the lawsuit is Melody Werner, director of the Michigan State's OIE. Werner previously was @EasternMichU Title IX director and who's failures allegedly allowed one former student "to continue his serial sexual assaults." @detroitnews https://t.co/7PHaW1X0Jw
As student journalists, we’re all in this together and I wanted to find a way to create a network in Michigan. My hope is that this event will help more student journos find support and connect with their peers.
Huge thanks to @e77jones for helping bring my vision to life.
Michigan student journalists: meet great people, learn great things!
We’ve come a long way since @corahalll reached out to us with this idea in the fall. It’s been a blast to set this up and make an incredible friend along the way! :)
Are you a student journalist looking to make more connections? You’ve come to the right place. We are excited to announce we will be hosting a virtual conference April 9-11!
Go to https://t.co/lm5ymG4RlB to learn more and sign up for sessions. We can’t wait to see you there🤩
The announcer who used a racial slur to describe high school basketball players who kneeled during the national anthem said he had "spiking" blood sugar when he used the n-word.
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