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Election day turnout rates in East Lansing
The election day recap with perspectives from precinct officials and a look at student turnout.
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Student panel discusses improving college experience for first-generation students
ASMSU hosted a student panel to discuss ways to enhance the experience of first-generation students as part of First Generation Student Appreciation Week Wednesday night.
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Witches, Demons and the Occult: New history class teaches unusual subjects
To keep students interested in history courses after they have completed their prerequisites, Mark Waddell created a history course about witchcraft, astrology, alchemy and more.
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East Lansing embezzlement case referred to county prosecutors
ELPD released the suspect in the city's parking department embezzlement case.
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First generation student concerns and experiences discussed at roundtable
ASMSU is hosting a First Generation Appreciation Week this week. Tuesday night, there was a roundtable discussion that confronted first generation student concerns and experiences.
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Meadows holds on by 2 votes, newcomers elected in City Council race
Mark Meadows, Jessy Gregg and Lisa Babcock have secured the three open seats on the East Lansing City Council.
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LIVE: Results for East Lansing city council election, ballot proposal
Live election results for the city of East Lansing ballot.
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Initial election reactions: Low student turnout and varied perspectives
Initial election day reactions from East Lansing's precincts.
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East Lansing candidates anticipate results as voters head to the polls
The East Lansing City Council candidates weigh in on their campaigns before the polls close.
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Houselights - Mason Ramsey at The Loft in Lansing
Welcome to Houselights The State News arts and entertainment podcast. In the series opener, The State News joined Mason Ramsey on his 2019 How's Ur Girl & How's Ur Family Tour PT. 2 Oct. 31 at The Loft in Lansing, Mich.
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Reports of a Nov. 4 robbery near MSU's Bessey Hall
The State News received reports of a robbery near Bessey Hall on the evening of Nov. 4 2019.
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East Lansing City Council candidate campaign finance reports
The spending and fundraising from East Lansing City Council candidates and why Warren Stanfied declined to file a campaign finance report.
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Alumna Cathleen Fry shares her story at board meeting, continues activism after graduating
Cathleen Fry is an MSU graduate and lives in New Mexico, but she still continues to be an activist and fight for issues happening at the university.
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How and where to vote on election day 2019
The simplified voter's guide to casting your ballot in the Nov. 5, 2019 East Lansing election.
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ASMSU to host First Generation Appreciation Week this week
ASMSU is hosting a First Generation Appreciation Week to assist and celebrate MSU’s first generation college students in their unique college experience.
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Former MSU employee to stand trial for criminal sexual conduct charges
Robert Pittman faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the felony charge.
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East Lansing considers hiring deer sharpshooters
Councilmembers discussed culling, or hiring professional sharpshooters, to control the rising local deer population.
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New group MSU Orphan Relief seeks to provide resources and support
This year, students at Michigan State University founded their own chapter of Students for Orphan Relief, or Orphan Relief, in order to help cater to orphans by providing them with resources.
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The 1909: Ex-MSU President Simon to trial, MSU President Stanley agrees to demands in light of racist incidents, EL election preview
This week after backlash from the campus community over a series of racist incidents at MSU, President Samuel Stanley agreed to meet with minority leaders on campus. An Eaton County judge ruled that former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon’s case will go to trial. In addition to covering breaking news stories like the resignation of MSU Trustee Nancy Schlichting, The State News has covered the upcoming city council election in East Lansing.
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President Stanley agrees to 3 student demands to improve diversity and inclusion
In the wake of several racist incidents on MSU's campus, different students groups have held several protests, encouraging community members to speak up for justice and change. The protesting students have 10 demands for the university administration.