The Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees recently voted 5-3 against a resolution proposed by trustee Mike Balow aimed at increasing transparency regarding Spartan Media Ventures, a private entity created to manage the university's athletic department. Balow expressed concerns that this decision could lead to another scandal similar to the fallout from the Larry Nassar case, which resulted in a $500 million settlement and significant damage to MSU's reputation. Spartan Media Ventures was established without board approval and has declared itself exempt from the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This organization sold an 11% stake in MSU athletics to donors for $100 million, also without board consent. Balow's resolution sought to allow trustees to access information without signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which imposes a $250,000 fine for violations. The board's refusal to adopt this resolution raises serious questions about accountability and oversight, especially in light of MSU's recent history of scandals.