SPORTS
NCAA approves plan to play fall championships in spring, bracket sizes reduced by 25%
Bracket sizes for fall sports championships will be reduced by 25% this spring.
LIFE
Lansing, EL community members react to grand jury's decision in Breonna Taylor case
"I think we need to be proactive, rather than reactive," Sheikh-Omar said. "We cannot just wait for a police officer to kill a Black man and then say we're going to make changes...There needs to be a structural change, not just broken promises and words."
MICHIGAN
EL City Council approves City Attorney replacement, renews City Manager's contract
The City of East Lansing City Council unanimously approved City Manager George Lahanas's new contract and a new city attorney's contract with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Law Firm will replace current City Attorney Tom Yeadon effective from Oct. 1.
COMMENTARY
Letter to the editor: 'Show some respect for others'
"It's not that hard — take it easy on the partying this semester, bring our numbers down and be good humans," MSU alumna Kristin Bellar said.
MICHIGAN
Harbor Bay Real Estate issued violation in leasing of Newman Lofts apartments
Four of the development's 25 leased apartments are rented by those under the 55+ age range. The management will have 60 days to correct this violation.
MICHIGAN
Rep. Slotkin and Paul Junge talk policies, partisanship and COVID-19 relief in the first congressional debate
While the candidates agreed on a variety of topics — including the safety and security of absentee voting and general COVID-19 relief plans — they sparred over partisanship throughout the debate.
MSU
MSU Trustee Brian Mosallam opens up about reelection, Joel Ferguson
Brian Mosallam opened up about his plan if reelected, his response to the Larry Nassar scandal and Big Ten football returning.
MICHIGAN
Virtual Voter Registration Rally encourages civic engagement, Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker promote voting
The virtual rally was held in celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 22.
NEWS
The Dinner Table Podcast: Adoption
Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the discussion around adoption, the ethics behind it and the culture surrounding it. This week Osborne shares her story around foreign adoption and Wiles discusses the ethics behind transracial adoption.
MICHIGAN
Absentee ballot requests quadruple 2016 election numbers
Over 30% of registered Michigan voters have requested an absentee ballot for Nov. 3.
MICHIGAN
City of East Lansing announces Kim Johnson as new chief of ELPD
Former East Lansing Police Department officer and captain, Kim Johnson will be stepping into his role as the new ELPD Chief replacing Interim Chief Steve Gonzalez beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Johnson has served for three decades with ELPD until his retirement in 2012 from his position as the captain of the department.
MICHIGAN
With 1,250 COVID-19 cases connected to MSU, ICHD left with limited options
Since Aug. 24, 1,250 COVID-19 cases have been revealed connected to the university.
FOOTBALL
Who's in for the Spartans: An update on football opt-outs
Two Spartans who previously had opted out of the 2020 season, have reversed their decision and will see the field in just over one month.
MSU
RHS furloughs 700+ MSU student employees on short notice
Michigan State Residential and Hospitality Services notified student employees Monday that they would be placed on a leave beginning Oct. 4, according to a letter from RHS Human Resources. This notification was sent out to more than 700 RHS student team members, according to RHS Chief Communications Officer Kat Cooper, giving those furloughed a short 12-day notice.
FOOTBALL
'Coach Tuck's not messing around': Inside MSU football's first practice
With only one month to get his team ready to play, one thing is for certain: Tucker is bringing the heat.
NEWS
City of East Lansing recognizes National Voter Registration Day
The call to action comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encouraged Michigan citizens to register and vote in a press conference last week.
COMMENTARY
Column: It's time to end the 'college kids doing college things' excuse
Telling college students that you can do dangerous things because you're a college student only enables them to continue to do so.
MICHIGAN
Vehicle theft suspect arrested by the County Sheriff's Dept. after fleeing highway crash
Vehicle theft suspect caused an accident with another vehicle on the highway. The suspect was then taken into custody Monday by Ingham County Sheriff's Department with assistance from Michigan State University Police Department.
MICHIGAN
Preview: MSU Athletics co-hosting virtual voting rally tomorrow
Guest speakers at the virtual event will include MSU men's basketball Coach Tom Izzo, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., and East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster.
NEWS
What to know about the new changes to Sparty’s Cafe
Sparty’s locations around MSU look a lot different than students would remember during this time. Gina Keilen, who is currently serving as the interim associate director of Retail Services, gives some insight into what they are doing to make sure students are still safe to utilize their services. She also highlights the new additions to the combo-exchange, that are sure to keep customers satisfied.