CAMPUS
The COVID-19 financial resources available to MSU students
What to know about the coronavirus-related financial resources for students.
CITY
How churches in the East Lansing area have been impacted by COVID-19
Hospitals are only letting medical personnel into the rooms of COVID-19 patients. To account for this, priests in the East Lansing area pray with patients over the phone.
CITY
Gov. Whitmer announces expanded testing facilities, mental health hotline for Michigan residents
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday that brought attention to the number of cases, a coalition calling on the Trump administration to expand access to affordable healthcare, a mental health hotline from the MDHHS, unemployment benefits and new drive-through testing sites across Michigan.
CAMPUS
Growing closer: Students share how adjusting to living back home has been
When it comes to adjusting to a new living situation, whether that means going back to an old one or making extra adjustments if a family member is in the healthcare field, many students have expressed that they're growing closer to their families.
CAMPUS
COVID-19 changes graduate admissions exams
Graduate school exams cancel or launch online versions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MULTIMEDIA
The 1909: Student financial struggles, U.S. Rep. Slotkin on COVID-19 relief and MSU provost finalists
This week on The 1909: Student financial struggles during COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin on pandemic relief and an update on the MSU provost search.
CITY
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CITY
Local nursing homes continue to maintain well-being of at-risk residents
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, additional strain has been placed on securing the safety of the senior citizen population. Residents of long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, with many presenting underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.
CITY
The latest on coronavirus aid from U.S. Rep. Slotkin
The State News sat down with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) to talk about her progress toward a second coronavirus relief package to include adult dependents.
CITY
Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through April 30, details other measures being taken
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
CITY
MDHHS sexual assault resources remain available during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MULTIMEDIA
Social Distancing Diaries Ep. 4: Documenting stories as a photographer during the COVID-19 pandemic
This week on the Social Distancing Diaries: What it's been like continuing to document stories through photography during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CITY
Sen. Gary Peters proposes COVID-19 'Heroes Fund' to support frontline workers
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
CAMPUS
Online classes pose challenges for STEM, arts majors
How STEM majors and arts majors alike are transitioning to an all-online curriculum.
OPINION
Column: For seniors, COVID-19 did more than cancel graduation
The coronavirus pandemic has flipped the world on its head, and graduating seniors are already feeling its impact.
SPOTLIGHT
Financial stress among students at a high during pandemic
"It’s got to the point where I’m wondering if I can move back to school in the fall and live off-campus again ... I’m just stressing about next semester already.”
CAMPUS
MSU seniors paint The Rock on Farm Lane to inspire hope for Spartans
“We’re strong and resilient. That’s the epitome of being a Spartan.”
CAMPUS
Campus closure leads local bookstores, ASMSU to change procedure for returning rental materials
Here's how to return rented iClickers and textbooks.