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MSU 'surprised' by federal DOE racism allegations

A Montana university was one of 50 schools facing scrutiny from the Department of Education in the fallout of the new presidential administration’s row against diversity, equity, inclusion and access. The issue? A job application board. Despite President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the DOE, dozens of universities

Condition of MSU research quickly evolving due to federal funding cuts, freezes

Condition of MSU research quickly evolving due to federal funding cuts, freezes

MSU has confirmed that over 50 research projects were affected and two programs canceled due to recent federal funding cuts and freezes. While a significant portion of those projects had their funding freezes lifted on the afternoon of March 12, questions on the state of federally funded research at MSU

High hopes for Africana Studies Certificate

High hopes for Africana Studies Certificate

Social change starts with a single spark, but who ignites it? The answer: dedicated students. “In the fall of 2019, the College of Letters and Science (CLS) began a concerted effort to develop and offer a new course in the area of Africana Studies,” said MSU’s Senior Diversity and

Diversify the Parking Lots of Campus

Can you judge someone by the car they drive? The answer is yes. The phrase “do not judge a book by its cover” is out of touch in this age of never-ending critique. Sometimes, this critique can be useful. A part of someone’s character is always present in

Finding Benefit in Banned Books

Finding Benefit in Banned Books

In the coming weeks, the Renne Library will hold a spotlight on the banned books that have been contested both publicly and academically in libraries across the nation. The censorship of books seeks to bar ‘shocking’ messages from the impressionable minds of students; however, the controversial aspects of these books

MSU hosts MLK Celebration Event with a Keynote Speech and Panel

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., MSU hosted a two-part event on Thursday, Jan. 20, consisting of a keynote speech followed by a panel discussion from local Black business owners. The event took place three days after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed annually on

MSU activist given national recognition

MSU activist given national recognition

MSU junior Jessica Brito is one of 212 students across 39 states to be named a 2021 Newman Civic Fellow. The national honor, given to campus leaders who exhibit a commitment to discovering solutions for challenges facing local, national and international communities, and who are attending one of many Campus