CITY
Espresso Royale closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Espresso Royale announced on Thursday they would permanently shut down all locations.
CAMPUS
Michigan State expands health system partnership, intends research institute, cancer program
The non-binding letter of intent was signed following months of discussion.
CITY
Crowds gather as downtown East Lansing bars reopen
Following the announcement last week that indoor dining areas could reopen at 50% capacity, many in East Lansing took to the open bars Monday night to celebrate a moderate return to normalcy.
CAMPUS
Hundreds of MSU employees on furlough, more anticipated before summer's end
The university anticipates to furlough 600 to 700 employees by the end of the summer
CAMPUS
MSU students share thoughts, concerns about Michigan reopening amid COVID-19
“Before you decide that the virus isn't a problem, research it,” MSU junior Annie Kidder said. “See what health officials are saying and not just what other people are telling you.”
OPINION
Column: My first post-quarantine restaurant experience and why you should go
If you can, go out for a post-quarantine meal once your favorite restaurant reopens. I promise it will give you that feeling of normalcy that has been missing since quarantine began.
CITY
Gov. Whitmer announces Phase 5 reopening plans
The move follows the advancement of the entire state into Phase 4.
CAMPUS
Michigan State's incoming freshmen to attend online New Student Orientation
Each module in the virtual NSO will take about an hour to complete.
CITY
Health experts reject claims of U.S. COVID-19 cases in December, January
Was that December sickness the coronavirus? Experts say no.
CAMPUS
Stanley hosts reopening webinar for returning MSU students
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
CITY
Contact tracing in Michigan: What you need to know
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
CITY
State's COVID-19 response recap: Plans prioritize community protections, recovery
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
OPINION
Column: It's OK to be excited, while also uncomfortable to return to campus in the fall
"All this excitement you feel is just as justified as the concerns and questions you have for returning to campus this fall as the pandemic continues on with no concrete solution."
CAMPUS
College of Music, West Michigan Piano partner to deliver pianos to students
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
CAMPUS
Survey results: 79% of students comfortable returning to campus with social distancing
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.
CAMPUS
Michigan State to bring students back to campus for fall 2020 semester
It's official — MSU students will return to the East Lansing campus this fall.
CAMPUS
Spartan Mask Initiative helps provide masks to Detroit nursing home workers
The Spartan Mask Initiative plans to expand into the Lansing area.
CITY
State's COVID-19 response recap: Restrictions ease, judge rules in favor of Whitmer, more
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
CAMPUS
Michigan State students impacted by Midland flooding share their stories
Following catastrophic flooding in Midland, MSU students from the area share what the community has faced and how it has responded.
CAMPUS
What MSU needs if it decides to reopen: testing, PPE, a plan for dorms
Constants in potential Michigan State reopening plans.