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'Period Action Day' brings anti-Tampon Tax participants to the Capitol

Quynh Anh Tong

October 19, 2021

“These things people say about our generation are actually what uniquely situate and empower us to be the generation that ends the tampon tax,” co-founder of the University of Michigan Chapter of PERIOD Ashley Rapp said. “We are not here to yell and make noise about irrelevent issues like what we ate for dinner yesterday. We are here today to join our voices, to lift each other’s voices about issues that matter.”

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First Fashion Fiber Fest hits East Lansing

Raenu Charles

October 18, 2021

Vendors gathered in tents in front of Seams Fabric Oct. 16 for the first Fashion Fiber Fest, selling everything from handmade jewelry to skeins of wool.

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'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere': Criminal justice reform rally at the Capitol

Noah Edgar

October 15, 2021

"By throwing all these people away and incarcerating them, you're not protecting anybody," advocate Tasheena Lewis said. "You're creating a larger, vicious cycle. You're creating more drama with families, with these children growing up without parents, without grandparents." 

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Former MSU football player accused of sexual assault suing the university

Wajeeha Kamal

October 15, 2021

“MSU has not been formally served with this lawsuit yet,” MSU spokesperson Emily Guerrant said. “And we traditionally do not comment on pending litigation. This football player has not been involved with team activities since earlier this year.” 

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MSUPD arrest local men for moped theft

Wajeeha Kamal

October 14, 2021

The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office has charged a 54-year-old Lansing resident with receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and resisting and obstructing a police officer. A 37-year-old Leslie resident was also charged with receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle. 

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East Lansing city council candidates discuss student issues at voter forum

Jack Armstrong  and  Wajeeha Kamal

October 13, 2021

East Lansing city council candidates discussed student issues such as housing, diversity, student involvement in the city and how to make EL a good place for graduates to live after graduation at an ASMSU-hosted forum Monday.

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Trump supporters gather at Capitol to demand full, forensic election audit

Lily Guiney ,  Sheldon Krause  and  Abeeha Zaidi

October 13, 2021

A Trump-backed event at the Michigan Capitol Tuesday brought the likes of Melissa Carone, prospective governor Ryan Kelley and several state representatives to the lawn to demand a full, forensic audit of the 2020 election. 

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State Rep. Sarah Anthony holds environmental town hall event

Jack Armstrong

October 12, 2021

State Rep. Sarah Anthony held an environmentally focused town hall event on Monday, Oct. 11. The event featured four panelists, and offered residents a chance to listen to discussions and ask questions on environmental issues.

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1 person injured in East Lansing shooting

Wajeeha Kamal

October 12, 2021

The incident occurred after 10 p.m. on the 1800 block of Swallow Court. One individual sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound and a couple vehicles also sustained damage.  

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East Lansing "street ghosts": How Paolo Cirio is fighting for social change with art

Noah Edgar

October 12, 2021

Have you noticed the artwork around East Lansing depicting faceless people plastered on buildings? Those images, created by artist Paolo Cirio, are meant to show people the dangers of the internet, which is not as private as we like to think. 

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'We're running out of time': Student activists gather to demand climate action

Jack Armstrong

October 11, 2021

On Sunday, Oct. 10, student groups gathered to demand climate action from the local and federal government.

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Ingham County offers update on COVID-19

Raenu Charles

October 8, 2021

Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail delivered an update on COVID-19 in the county Tuesday, citing booster shot eligibility and the plateau in reported cases. 

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East Lansing City Council Candidates: George Brookover

Jack Armstrong

October 8, 2021

East Lansing native George Brookover looks to give East Lansing a sense of direction, through comprehensive planning and more effective use of fiscal resources, should he be elected. Brookover is running for a four-year seat on the council.

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East Lansing City Council Candidates: Chuck Grigsby

Jack Armstrong

October 7, 2021

East Lansing resident and former chair of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission Chuck Grigsby looks to a four-year term to address instability, affordable housing and business operations, as well as a variety of other issues.

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Lansing secures $2 million in funding for new performing arts center

Raenu Charles

October 7, 2021

While East Lansing has the Wharton Center, which has about 2,254 seats, Lansing doesn’t have the same space for up-and-coming artists or more intimate shows. Now, Lansing will have the opportunity to showcase the city's talents in its new performing arts center. 

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Youth activists speak out at 'Stop the Spending' protest

Jack Armstrong  and  Wajeeha Kamal

October 6, 2021

On Oct. 5, students from the Livingston County area joined in on a “Stop The Spending” protest against President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. 

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East Lansing City Council Candidates: Mikey Manuel

Jack Armstrong

October 6, 2021

East Lansing City Council candidate Mikey Manuel wants to implement an open-door policy for government transparency, be a strong platform for small businesses and support police reform and oversight while avoiding a reduction in the department's budget.

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Trump, Biden supporters gather for president's visit to Howell

Jack Armstrong  and  Wajeeha Kamal

October 6, 2021

While Trump supporters gathered for a "Stop the Spending" rally in protest of President Joe Biden's new Build Back Better Plan and infrastructure initiatives, Biden supporters also gathered in Howell Tuesday to show their support for the president. 

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President Biden visits Howell to discuss historic legislative proposals, infrastructure

Sheldon Krause

October 6, 2021

President Joe Biden, along with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and various Michigan legislators, visited Howell Tuesday afternoon to discuss his Build Back Better initiative, in addition to his plans regarding human infrastructure. 

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State Rep. Andrea Schroeder dies at 57

Sheldon Krause

October 5, 2021

Michigan State Rep. Andrea Schroeder has died at 57 after a long battle with stomach cancer.