MSU
UK coronavirus variant detected at Michigan State
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 616 active cases of the U.K. variant in Michigan.
LIFE
A socially distanced St. Patrick's Day: MSU and city officials cite concern
MSU and city officials share safe ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
SPOTLIGHT
How the role of MSU's RAs has changed drastically in a pandemic
The roles and responsibilities of MSU's Resident Assistants have changed dramatically during COVID-19, and some RAs struggle to feel fulfilled while being there for their residents.
MICHIGAN
MSU faculty and staff can volunteer for vaccine administration in return for their own vaccine
Volunteers commit to a minimum of four five-hour shifts at a vaccine distribution center. After the fourth shift, they are eligible for the vaccine.
MICHIGAN
High risk patients age 16+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine March 22, all residents by April 5
Providers are encouraged to schedule appointments and allocate doses based on highest risk, including older residents, frontline and essential workers, the release states.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Community Health Centers will accept new patients for vaccination
They do not need to be established patients to sign up, according to a release.
SPOTLIGHT
One year in a pandemic
What life has looked like in the year since COVID-19 began to spread.
COMMENTARY
Column: My personal mental health journey during the pandemic
I recognize that I was extremely fortunate to have the friends and family that I have because I would not be writing this article without them. This has made me realize that the connections that we have on a personal level need to be prioritized, and that we need to be diligent in checking up with one another, especially now.
MICHIGAN
Fall semester vs. spring semester: COVID-19 cases and response
There are eight weeks left in the semester and Ingham County has continued to see a rise in cases, but the MSU administration and Ingham County Health Department are working to control the spread.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer acknowledges anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan, provides updates on vaccine rollout
In Michigan, 21% of people over the age of 16 having at least one dose of the vaccine.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County cases trending downward, concern over St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Cases related to Michigan State University have been decreasing since February.
MICHIGAN
City Council prohibits lines downtown on St. Patrick's Day
The order comes as a reinforcement to an emergency order issued last Thursday by Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail restricting outdoor gatherings in specific parts of East Lansing to 15 people.
SPORTS
Remainder of MSU gymnastics season canceled due to COVID-19
The Spartans have been on pause due to positive COVID-19 cases and precautionary contact tracing measures since Feb. 25.
LIFE
MSU students agree that wellness days were ineffective
On an Instagram poll that The State News conducted asking students whether they were actually getting a break during their wellness days, 141 students answered no and only 29 students answered yes.
MSU
New Broad exhibit showcases modern work cycles effect on society
Greulich said that the virtual programming tours have been a success for the museum because they have been able to engage a global audience and display their art to many who wouldn’t have had the chance to see it if it was not online.
MSU
MSU to hold 75% of classes for the fall semester in person
The email said the classes will be held in hybrid, in-person and online formats.
MICHIGAN
Outdoor gatherings limited to 15 people in some parts of East Lansing
Those who violate the order could receive a misdemeanor, meaning imprisonment for up to six months or a $200 fine. They could also receive a municipal civil infraction ticket, punishable by a $500 fine under a City of East Lansing ordinance.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer eases restaurant restrictions, dodges questions on Gordon's 155K payout
Michael Krueger, owner of Crunchy's in East Lansing, also spoke at the press conference.
MSU
Balancing the life of an essential worker and college student
For many, the past year has been a blur of zoom meetings and email chains for work and school while staying home from class and work due to the pandemic.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State women's basketball game canceled based on medical staff advice
This matchup not being played will mark the seventh game Michigan State has missed this season.