WATCH: Focal Point News 3-3-2022

On this edition of Focal Point, a DeWitt police officer who was fired while on duty is reinstated; a new bill passed by the Senate gives a serial killer relief; a local dance company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and a student music group is garnering attention in the community. Those stories and more on Focal Point.

A new non-binary gym facility could bring a sense of comfort to campus

EAST LANSING – There are three main gym facilities on campus; IM West, IM Circle, and IM east. With the help of The Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), the new facility will be for the LGBTQ+ community, women, and people who identify as nonbinary. 

“We want everyone to feel comfortable coming in and participating because the key is developing healthy lifestyles,” said Joel Eddy, the Michigan State Associate Director of Recreational Sports. 

Construction could start soon on the new facility, exciting some Spartans and disappointing others. 

“Them saying we’re going to have a whole separate gym, I don’t think they’re actually going to provide the equipment necessary for that, unless that’s a very specific clause,” said Isabelle Borr, general member of the MSU Powerlifting Club. 

The university is in the beginning stages of facility development. With the hope of ASMSU, student input will be necessary for the infrastructure. 

“It’s very very important that this project does have student input, because the facility is going to be built for students,” said Joel Eddy. 

Students with active memberships at the IM facilities have received surveys through their email. These surveys are to better understand the culture and environment within the gym facilities. 

Students at Michigan State haven’t always felt safe or comfortable in the IM facilities. Some people could leave with a bigger weight on their shoulders, than what they lifted in the gym.

COVID Vaccine Booster added to vaccine requirement

EAST LANSING – In December 2021, President Samuel Stanley announced that the university will be adding COVID booster shots to their vaccination requirement. The deadline for students, staff, and faculty to receive their booster and submit their verification form is February 1. “The vast majority of those in the MSU community are eligible for boosters and should make an appointment now,” Stanley said in the email. Those not eligible for a booster will have 14 days after eligibility to comply with the requirement. The vaccination verification form will accept booster shots on January 26, with reminders nearing this date.

Watch: Focal Point News 12-10-2021

On our final show of the semester, we have updates in the Oxford High School shooting; finals week is next week. How are students de-stressing?; a TikToker brings back a familiar hairstyle; and MSU football is going to Atlanta. Those stories and more only on Focal Point.

WATCH: Focal Point News 12-3-2021

In this edition of Focal Point, an Oxford High School shooting leaves four people dead and others injured; students react to COVID-19 vaccine boosters; MSU implements new campus safety measures, and a new daycare aims to provide kids with hands-on experience. Those stories and more on Focal Point