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SMSU President Dr. Kumara Jayasuriya.

SMSU’s President, Kumara Jayasuriya, Announces his Retirement

Alex Peries, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

SMSU President, Kumara Jayasuriya, has announced he will retire after the May 2025 graduation. In his message to the campus, he shared his gratitude and pride in what the university has achieved during...

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SMSU Adds New Furniture in Student Center for Welcoming Atmosphere

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief May 5, 2025

Lower SC has gotten brand new furniture thanks to a donation from Ashley Furniture. The school chose what furniture to get in partnership with students. The chosen furniture was a collection of tables...

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2025 Student Senate Election: PR Coordinator Candidates 

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2025

The 2025 Student Association election is in full swing from April 14 to 18. PR Coordinator candidates are Paige Klaphake a second-year student majoring in broadcasting and digital media from Belgrade,...

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2025 Student Senate Election: Senate Candidates 

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2025

The Senator candidates include: Asaduzzaman (Asasd), Ashlyn Altman, Dhruv Patel, Jailah Smith, James Gully, Megan Olsem, Nawaf Afrasiyab, Queen-Kevwe Okiemute Ugbo, Ruchita Patel, Sujal Rao, Syed Muhammad...

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2025 Student Senate Election: Treasurer Candidates

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief April 16, 2025

Following Student Senate elections from April 14 to 18, Shenal Alexander Peries and Hudson Ayers race for student treasurer. Peries is a second year Data Science and Finance major from Sri Lanka. Ayers...

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2025 Student Senate Election: Ace Coordinator Candidates

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief April 16, 2025

Voting for Student Government began Monday, April 14, launching the 2025 campaigning, JJ Ostenson is running unopposed for Ace Coordinator. As Ace Coordinator, Ostenson would be responsible for election...

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Dora Facundo Runs for Student Government Vice Presidency

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief April 16, 2025

In the upcoming student election Dora Facundo runs unopposed for vice president. She is a third year Justice Administration and Psychology Major from Madelia, MN. She came to SMSU because of the caring...

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2025 Student Senate Election: Presidential Candidates

Tristan Primus, Editor-In-Chief April 14, 2025

The student association spring 2025 election is this week. Where the campus gets a chance to elect who they want to represent them. The Mustang Buzz got the opportunity to talk to the student body presidential...

Marshall Holds Protest Over Issues With Current Political Climate

Marshall Holds Protest Over Issues With Current Political Climate

JJ Ostenson, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

On March 11, at Independence Park there was a protest over issues that the current government is bringing into the forefront of people’s minds.   The Marshall Area Peace Seekers had coordinated...

Joseph Anthony Amato

Remembering Dr. Joseph Anthony Amato

Edward Stonearrow-Hanson, Mustang Buzz Writer February 20, 2025
SMSU Professor Dr. Joseph Amato Passes Away at 87
The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate

The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate

JJ Ostenson, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The night started out with an important topic that many voters are passionate about: the United States involvement in the Middle East mainly Israel. Many undecided voters' main reason that they are not...

Fourth Annual Mustangs Give: Day of Service

Fourth Annual Mustangs Give: Day of Service

Tristan Primus, Editor-in-chief October 7, 2024

Mustangs Give is coming back for the fourth annual Mustangs Give: Day of Service Oct. 9, 2024.   Students, faculty, and staff can volunteer their time on Oct. 9 to help organizations from the community....

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