A recent racist incident took place on Michigan State University’s campus and backlash from a recent sona survey which included prompts containing racist, transphobic, xenophobic and homophobic slurs has prompted peaceful protests across campus. We will also be talking about a sexual assault case that was reported at Phi Gamma Delta that was dismissed by Ingham county Prosecutors.

Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the history of Cancel Culture, where it started, how it became what it is today, and whether it is ethical or not. This week they sit down with Kate Snyder from Piper & Gold PR to talk about how cancel culture impacts both influencers and the general public. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News.

PRODUCED BY: Haley Sinclair

In this week's episode of The 1909, we'll take a look at Michigan State representatives call on MSU Board of Trustees to cooperate in Attorney General Dana Nessel's inquiry into Larry Nassar's abuse, East Lansing Public Schools opting out of state abortion regulations and a visiting student death occurred on campus over homecoming weekend.

In the special season wrap-up of SNEWSCAST, we interview Editor-in-Chief Marie Weidmayer about the top stories of this school year and discuss what's to come with incoming Editor-in-Chief Madison O'Connor.

In the final regular season SNEWSCAST episode, we'll take a look at who the Wave 2 Survivors are and what they said at the Board of Trustees Meeting. And we'll discuss the worst roads in East Lansing, as ranked by one city reporter.

Host 1: Evan Jones

Host 2: Katie Kelley

Segment 1: Wave 2

Producer: Claire Moore

Guest: Riley Murdock

Segment 2: Worst roads in East Lansing

Producer: Evan Jones

Guest: Pete Hulett

A Look Ahead: April 16 survivor exhibit opening

Producer: Katie Kelley

Join men's basketball reporters Casey Harrison and Chase Michaelson for the final episode of this season's SNews Hoops. They'll break down the Final Four loss to Texas Tech and what next year may look like for the Spartans.

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Hosts:

Casey Harrison

Chase Michaelson

Recorded and mixed by McKenna Ross

MSU’s March Madness run ended Saturday after a loss in the Final Four to Texas Tech, and students shared their emotions in a typical fashion — large Cedar Village gatherings. We’ll talk about the police response then and after last week’s celebrations following the MSU vs. Duke win.

And, employees of MSU Advancement detail the hostile work environment they say they faced. Lastly, we’ll discuss a potential expansion to new apartments on Grand River Avenue and Bogue Street that may knock down nearby fraternity houses.

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SNEWSCAST CREW

Executive producers/Hosts

Mila Murray

McKenna Ross

Segment 1: Fires

Producer: Riley Murdock

Guest: Claire Moore and Matt Zubik

Segment 2: Hostile work environments

Producer: Evan Jones

Guest: Riley Murdock

Segment 3: Hub Towers / Frat Takeover

Producer: Claire Moore

Guest: Evan Jones

A Look Ahead: Simon in court

Producer: Anna Liz Nichols

Mixed by Abby Heckel

Listen as Casey Harrison and Chase Michaelson break down the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight, and preview the last weekend of March Madness.

Hosts:

Casey Harrison

Chase Michaelson

Recorded and Mixed by McKenna Ross

This week, we’ll be taking a look at the 55th session of ASMSU coming to a close and get insight into ASMSU’s upcoming student representative elections, look back at the 1999 riots that occurred on campus after MSU lost to Duke in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, and how the East Lansing City Council approved three licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Hosts:

Mila Murray

Claire Moore

Segment 1: Guest: Mila Murray

Producer: Evan Jones

Segment 2: Guest: Maddie O'Connor

Producer: Riley Murdock

Segment 3: Guest: Evan Jones

Producer: McKenna Ross

A Look Ahead: It’s On Us

Producer: Anna Liz Nichols

Recorded by McKenna Ross

Welcome to SNews Hoops, the State News's weekly March Madness podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the Spartans’ first and second round wins in the NCAA tournament, and preview the Sweet Sixteen.