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'Gridlock 2.0' protest much smaller than the first
'Operation Gridlock 2.0' was much smaller than the initial protest.
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MSU faces financial losses amid pandemic
Michigan State President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. hosted a townhall for university faculty and staff relating to financial concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MSU's pandemic-inspired final projects promote community understanding
The COVID-19 pandemic transitioned in-person classes to an online format. For some, the crisis inspired new projects.
SPOTLIGHT
The Great Lockdown: MSU seniors graduate into looming recession
MSU's class of 2020 is headed into the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Now, they're worried about finding post-graduation opportunities in the middle of a financial crisis.
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'Tiger King' and TikTok: How students spend their time during quarantine
How MSU students are dealing with the quarantine.
COMMENTARY
Column: We should rethink our views on essential workers of color
As a low-income, African American student, life didn’t stop, and it definitely couldn’t be contained to the four walls of my home.
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MSU to broadcast virtual commencement ceremony May 16
MSU's commencement will be virtual and be held on May 16.
MICHIGAN
A second 'gridlock' protest planned. Who's behind it? It's complicated.
Operation Gridlock 2.0 plans to return to the Capitol this Wednesday to protest once more against the governor’s extended 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' executive order.
MICHIGAN
Annual East Lansing Art Festival going virtual for 2020
Initially, a press release on April 3 announced the festival was going be canceled with no virtual component, but then organizers changed their minds.
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MSU Extension hosts 'Adulting 101' classes for high schoolers
MSU Extension is offering weekly 'Adulting 101' seminars through next month for high school juniors and seniors.
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MSU students file lawsuit against university demanding tuition, room, board and fee refunds
Michigan State students seek refunds for tuition and dorm housing after returning home early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Student Orientation to be held virtually due to COVID-19, incoming students react
Incoming freshmen react to the "virtual" orientation they will undergo this summer.
NEWS
Get to know COVID-19
A guide to the CDC and MDHHS tips for social distancing during the Coronavirus.
MICHIGAN
Meet Jordan Woodruff, one of the officers behind ELPD's Twitter account
Woodruff, an officer of three and a half years, is one of three officers who contribute to ELPD social media. In light of the quarantine situation, ELPD's Twitter content includes reminders to social distance and wash hands.
COMMENTARY
Column: Stay-at-home order extended until at least … sigh
This is our new normal. Until further notice.
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MSU to freeze tuition rates in response to COVID-19
MSU will freeze tuition for the 2020-21 academic year.
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How the MSU interior design program has handled the online transition
Interior design is one of many Michigan State programs disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MSU's Spring Career Fair is next week, here's how to sign up
Michigan State's virtual career fair is scheduled for next Thursday and Friday.
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Michigan State executives take pay cut due to COVID-19
MSU executives take a reduced pay as a part of the financial consequences caused by the novel coronavirus.
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Missed opportunities: Students react to study abroad cancellations
“I know a handful of people who were also going to study abroad this summer and are disappointed it is not going to work out. We all made peace with it because we know how big of an issue COVID-19 is and the importance of staying home.”