The 1909 from The State News Podcast
1) Calculating MSU by the numbers and a mummy on campus
Senior reporter Theo Scheer joins the show to share fun facts and the stats behind MSU. Later, he tells the strange story of a mummified creature found in a campus building.
2) An overview of the latest MSU Board of Trustees meeting
Host Alex Walters with administration reporters Emilio Perez Ibarguen and Owen McCarthy, give a summary of the events at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting last Friday.
3) Professors in an AI arms race
Emilio Perez Ibarguen joins the show to discuss the ways teaching is changing due to students' use of generative AI.
4) MSU professors on research hit-list
Academics reporter Hannah Locke joins the show to discuss federal threats to MSU research from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who spearheaded a database in October 2024, which flagged more than 3,400 grants fund...Show More
5) MSU VP out after record snooping scheme
Administration reporter Owen McCarthy joins the 1909 and host Alex Walters to talk about a top MSU administrator being investigated for covertly compiling “derogatory information” in the personnel fil...Show More
6) A college party revolution
Host Alex Walters along with guest Jack Williams dissect the differences between fraternity and co-op parties, shining a light on the welcoming community of co-ops that many students may be unaware of...Show More
7) MSU grad students create straw preventing drink spiking
Host Alex Walters speaks with reporter Anna Barnes about her story on the pair of MSU graduate students who created a straw that works to prevent drink spiking at college bars.
8) MSU professor heads to Washington
Host Alex Walters and senior reporter Theo Scheer discuss MSU law professor Adam Candeub, who wrote a chapter of The Project 2025 guidelines and will soon join the Trump administration.
9) Doubling down on DEI and protections for undocumented students
The State News’ administration reporters and host Alex Walters discuss MSU’s busy week, doubling down on DEI and protections for undocumented students amid federal threats, and making deals to temper ...Show More
10) MSU athletics faces financial strain
Sports editor Satvik Shubham and host Alex Walters discuss issues facing the MSU Athletic Department, including that despite success on the field, athletics faces a persistent budget shortfall.