MICHIGAN
Kathie Klages' case to move to trial
Former MSU Gymnastics Coach Kathy Klages' case is moving to trial after sufficient evidence was found during her preliminary hearing on Thursday.
MSU
Reclaim MSU, Pissed Off MSU plan on continuing activism on campus
In light of the MSU administration's handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, student and faculty groups such as Reclaim MSU and Pissed Off MSU have been formed with the goal of advocating for change on campus.
MSU
What to expect from the presidential search input sessions
Now that the MSU presidential search committee has begun the "input session" phase of the outlined presidential search timeline, here is what to expect from the sessions and the rest of the process.
NEWS
Debate season is officially here as candidates release schedules
Debate season is here, as candidates across the state are scheduling the ideological duels with less than six weeks until the midterm elections.
MICHIGAN
Serve Lansing initiative connects residents to beautify the city
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor's initiative will partner the city with nonprofits in an effort to increase civic engagement, with agencies across the region joining in.
MICHIGAN
El-Sayed says student voices should be heard in November, at MSU
After launching a PAC to support likeminded, progressive down-ballot candidates, former gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed visited MSU Tuesday to encourage student voter turnout.
MSU
Project LETS and Spartan Support Network to host Suicide Prevention Memorial
Project LETS at MSU and Spartan Support Network are hosting a Suicide Prevention Memorial at the MSU Union on Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MSU
Construction on Wilson Road delayed
A labor dispute between the Michigan Infrastructure Transportation Association (MITA) and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 has caused the Wilson Road Extension project to be delayed, according to a press release from the MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF.
MICHIGAN
Swastika painted on St. Thomas Aquinas School, ELPD says
A swastika was painted on the outside wall of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School within the last 24 hours, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department.
MSU
MSU selects a firm for the presidential search
MSU has selected Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a firm that specializes in higher education executive searches, to help guide MSU's presidential search, a university press release said.
MSU
New CAPS student health service location to be added in MSU Union
A new mental health service location is set to open on the third floor of the MSU Union, according to a university press release. This will be the second Counseling and Psychiatric Services, or CAPS, location on campus.
MSU
MSU Union Post Office to close in December
After nearly 45 years of service, the MSU Union's post office is closing in December of 2018, as "expenses have far exceeded the income over the past six years."
MSU
Ex-gymnastics coach Klages charged with lying in an investigation
Kathie Klages was arraigned on Aug. 30 on two counts of lying to a peace officer about her knowledge of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse.
MSU
Newly established group "Pissed Off MSU" plans for activism
Pissed Off MSU is a recently established on-campus activist organization composed of alumni, students, faculty and staff. Members said they hope to build a movement against university fallout's and cover ups, and they plan on connecting with other student groups.
MSU
Survivor Larissa Boyce and other MSU panelists address child sexual abuse
In light of more than 400 women and girls coming forward as survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, a forum on identifying "nice guy" sexual offenders was held on MSU's campus in the Union on Friday. Survivor Larissa Boyce and others were on the panel.
NEWS
Schuette, Whitmer clash over handling of Nassar prosecution
After state Republicans accused Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer of refusing to prosecute Larry Nassar, Whitmer and opponent Bill Schuette spoke on the matter in separate press conferences.
MSU
Trustee Perles denies covering up alleged Nassar assault
MSU Trustee George Perles "adamantly denies" a recent lawsuit's allegation that he interfered with an investigation into a sexual assault committed by Larry Nassar.
MICHIGAN
Schuette press conference attacks Whitmer's handling of Nassar investigation
“I am told that Gretchen Whitmer said she referred this case to me. That is not true. Nothing could be further from the truth,” Schuette said Friday.
MSU
ASMSU holds second discussion on whether or not to call for Perles' resignation
After ASMSU held their general assembly meeting on Thursday, members held a discussion regarding whether or not the organization should call for Trustee George Perles' resignation.
MSU
Reclaim MSU plans to continue advocacy during presidential search
Reclaim MSU, a student and faculty group created in light of the university's handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, held a meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, they discussed their proposed policy proposal and how they plan on advocating for a student and faculty voice in the MSU presidential search.