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Report: MSU men's basketball Associate Head Coach Dwayne Stephens' father dies of COVID-19
Dwayne Stephens Sr. has reportedly died.
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Student petition calls on MSU to partially refund tuition
"Why should students pay full price for a lower quality education?"
MICHIGAN
2 million in grants provided to mid-Michigan cities for coronavirus response
Mid-Michigan cities receive $2,857,209 funding in community development block grants and emergency solutions grants to help respond to coronavirus.
COMMENTARY
Staff suggestions: How to stay occupied while practicing social distancing
Here are ideas, courtesy of some of our staffers, for staying occupied while practicing social distancing.
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MSU to require passwords for new Zoom meetings
Zoom meetings for Michigan State classes are set to require passwords.
MICHIGAN
Mona Hanna-Attisha, MSU faculty member who uncovered Flint water crisis, tests positive for COVID-19
Flint water crisis advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Summer semester to offer strict online-only curriculum for both Full Session and Session One
Fully online instruction will continue through at least the first session of summer classes.
COMMENTARY
Column: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the perfect game for a quarantine
In the past two weeks, the ability for people around the world to interact with their communities has been severely limited. For some, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has helped fill that void for the time being.
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Social media trends help some students cope with isolation
Social media trends and challenges are on the rise. Experts and students weigh in on why.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: We need to thank, support essential workers
"We at The State News want to thank these heroes, and encourage our audience to support them as much as possible."
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Throwback Thursday: Revisiting the 1999 meningitis outbreak
The coronavirus caused Michigan State's most significant public health response to date, but it wasn't the first.
SPOTLIGHT
'I don't think anyone really knows': Future uncertain for East Lansing small businesses
"We're a nonessential business according to the state, but ... it's essential for us to survive.”
NEWS
Grandparents University program canceled due to COVID-19
MSU's Grandparents University program was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
MICHIGAN
What the coronavirus stimulus package means for students
What you need to know about the coronavirus stimulus package.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing, MSU respond to COVID-19's impact on 2020 census
As of March 29, 37.3% of East Lansing residents have responded to the 2020 census. Michigan State's undergraduate and graduate student governments sent an email out to students last week addressing COVID-19's impact on it.
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The novel coronavirus causes MSU hiring chill
MSU halted additional hiring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer announces new services, funding to relieve hospital capacity
Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the need for continued and increased medical help as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to ramp up in Michigan.
MICHIGAN
Michigan courts improve virtual services due to COVID-19
Essential virtual services provided by courts are being reworked to better function during COVID-19 pandemic.
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How the coronavirus changed the campaign for ASMSU candidates
The ASMSU election starts next week. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique, but not overwhelming, setbacks for candidates.