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MSU police record 52 crimes this past weekend
42 arrests were made on MSU's campus last weekend while eight other cases are still active investigations.
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The City Podcast: Student-voter turnout discussion
The State News' City Editor Josh Bender sat down with MIRS' News Editor Kyle Melinn and ASMSU's Alex Noffsinger to discuss student-voter turnout and how it impacts government policy.
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Indigenous people fight for a voice in shadow of Columbus Day
The controversy surrounding Columbus Day has fueled discussion at MSU for a good part of its history, with groups protesting the day’s observance and questioning the historical figure’s worth to the United States.
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New mixed-use building will be built where former Taco Bell sat vacant
By August 2017, a new building will be shining on Grand River Avenue. The 565 Building, operated by Cron Management, LLC, started demolition and construction last week on a new mixed-use building project. The building will be on the same lot as the old Taco Bell building and will be five stories, director of planning, building and development Tim Dempsey said.
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Minor-in-possession incident rate declining both on and off campus
MSUPD reports that there have been 225 minor-in-possession arrests on MSU's campus so far this year. There were 431 arrests in 2015.
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Two East Lansing police officers honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Two East Lansing Police Officers were honored at a Mothers Against Drunk Driving luncheon on Sept. 29 in Mt. Pleasant.
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Suspect charged with June PNC bank robbery
Detroit resident Chrishon Marquan Milton, the suspect in the PNC Bank robbery in East Lansing last June, has just been formally arrested and arraigned.
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Live updates: Sen. Bernie Sanders at MSU's Adams Field
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a rally for Hillary Clinton at Adams Field on Thursday. The event starts at 2:45 p.m., stay with The State News for updates throughout the event. According to Hillary Clinton's website, the rally will last until 4 p.m. The last time Sanders was on campus, he was a presidential candidate.
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Local marijuana laws might be changed at next City Council public hearing
East Lansing residents can soon have a say in proposed changes to the current marijuana ordinances at a public hearing next week. City Council will be holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed changes on Oct.
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Video: Fun facts about East Lansing
Ever wonder more about the city that calls MSU home? Check out this video for more.
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How to register to vote for the 2016 election
The 2016 presidential election will be the first time many MSU students will exercise their right to vote.
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Social media reacts to the closing of Cosi
Social media reactions of the closing of restaurant Cosi located on 301 W. Grand River Ave.
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Multiple-use housing on the rise in EL
Political science sophomore Frankie Salamida wakes up every day three stories above downtown East Lansing — three stories above a pharmacy, a restaurant and an ice cream shop, right across the street from MSU.
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Student Housing Cooperatives offer affordable living and community
For members of cooperative housing, living in a co-op means owning part of a house — and generally for less than it costs to rent an apartment.
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East Lansing welcomes international students with library event
Shuttle buses running from campus to the East Lansing Public Library brought dozens of international students to the city’s international welcoming event, East Lansing Welcomes the World. The event is intended to provide resources for international students, free food and family activities.
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Changing E.L. housing ordinance could improve rental housing quality
East Lansing City Council will soon be hearing a proposed ordinance that could affect student housing.
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Black Lives Matter benefit held at The Avenue Cafe
A Black Lives Matter benefit concert was held Friday night at The Avenue Cafe.
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East Lansing Public Library set to reopen after $1.7 million update
The East Lansing Public Library will finally be open to the public this weekend after being closed for over a month while finishing renovations funded by an anonymous donation of $1.5 million.
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New law clears the legal haze over medical marijuana dispensaries
Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed a law that legalizes medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Anne Holton, wife of vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, visits East Lansing cafe
Anne Holton, wife of democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, held a ‘Moms for Hillary Roundtable’ event at the Red Cedar Cafe this morning. The former Virginia secretary of education met with a group of Michigan mothers, consisting of activists and professionals, who together spoke about campaign issues through the lens of their experience as mothers.