MSU College of Law concerned Spartan helmet may trigger assault victims

One way the Michigan State University College of Law can show a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is by removing the image of its Spartan mascot helmet from promotional materials, according to school leaders.

A memo between the American Bar Association and leaders of the law school states that is one way the admissions division “has demonstrated a commitment to DEI.”

The memo states in part: “More trauma-informed intentionality with respect to marketing materials and admissions events: removing the MSU helmet and providing sufficient physical space at events to be mindful of potential triggers for survivors of sexual assault.”