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MSU Students React To President Simon's Resignation

WKAR Public Media | By Amanda Barberena
Published January 25, 2018 at 6:40 PM EST
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President Lou Anna K. Simon resigned Wednesday night.

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon announced her resignation Wednesday night amid growing pressure to step down in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. WKAR Intern Amanda Barberena walked the halls of MSU’s Communication Arts and Sciences building Thursday to get a few student reactions.

 

 

 

 
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Amanda Barberena
Amanda Barberena helps write stories for online and books interviews for newscasts. The Michigan State University student started with WKAR in the Fall of 2017 during her freshman year.
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