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MSU Hockey's Artyom Levshunov taken second overall in NHL Draft
As the second overall pick in the 2024 National Hockey League draft, the Chicago Blackhawks choseMichigan State University Hockey's freshman defenseman Artyom Levshunov."I was a little nervous, and I was thinking (Chicago Blackhawks) could pick me, and it happened and I'm happy," Levshunov said .The articulate Belarusian blue liner was a top defensive player for the Spartans during his freshman season, helping lead the team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, as well as earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He skated in a pair with MSU hockey's former captain...
MSU settles discrimination lawsuit with ex-coach for nearly $200,000
Michigan State University has agreed to give a former strength and conditioning coach $195,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit.Mike Vorkapich, who is white and has Tourette's syndrome, sued the university over "discriminatory treatment" in August. He was also theDirector of Athletic Performance and Sports Science, according to his university profile.Vorkapich alleged Athletic Director Allan Haller and Deputy Athletic Director Ashton Henderson, both named as defendants in the suit, demoted him twice without cause while colleagues who were younger, non-disabled, female or Black received pay raises and promotions.The lawsuit was settled in May, but details of the agreement were only released...
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