MICHIGAN

Mayor Aaron Stephens reflects on his journey to mayor, his position on a historic council

Emily Bevard

September 14, 2020

“I obviously did not expect to be in the position that I am right now," Stephens said. "I didn’t even expect to be mayor pro tem. Being mayor pro tem was a really big honor in itself because that showed my fellow council members had some faith in me to be a leader on the council already, which was really, honestly, very, very humbling for me — and I was proud of that.”

MSU

What's happening at University of Michigan

Wendy Guzman

September 14, 2020

"Reclaim MSU advocates for shared governance, in which students, faculty, and staff are involved in university decision making at the highest levels," ReclaimMSU said in a statement. "The GEO strike at the University of Michigan illustrates what happens when administrators make decisions alone, without shared governance and without fully engaging all stakeholders. This action also demonstrates the moral power and organizational strength of the GEO. We stand in solidarity with them and applaud their courage."

ICE HOCKEY

After 35 years, MSU hockey Zamboni driver Lou Tomo looks back on his tenure

Brendan Gumbel

September 14, 2020

Fixing up the ice in between periods is a lot tougher than it looks. It requires a certain amount of precision, and it becomes more important when you deal with high leverage college hockey games.

MICHIGAN

Trump and Biden's first presidential speeches in Michigan fact-checked

Josh Valiquette

September 14, 2020

Joe Biden questioned Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 while Trump spoke against Bidenu2019s son saying he assisted in the sale of a Michigan car company overseas. Each candidate made a series of claims. We selected some of the important statements and fact-checked them to verify their accuracy. 

MICHIGAN

With 342 MSU-affiliated COVID-19 cases, all local students recommended to self-quarantine

Emily Bevard

September 12, 2020

Students should self-quarantine for at least 14 days to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 in Ingham County

MICHIGAN

Rep. Slotkin urges students to vote: 'It’s arguably the most important election of our lifetime'

Griffin Wiles

September 11, 2020

Despite the ramifications for political campaigns dependent on college voters, Slotkin, who is seeking re-election against Paul Junge, said MSU President Samuel L. Stanley's move to online learning was the right decision.

MSU

Building named after KKK member changed, Melissa Woo appointed as EVP for Administration

Janelle James

September 11, 2020

“I recognize the unfortunate impact on the Nisbet family but our decision is not about Mr. Nisbet’s family or even his contributions to educational, public or corporate life in Michigan," MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. "Instead, it’s about acknowledging that the KKK has been involved in extreme racism and horrific violence towards Black Americans.” 

MICHIGAN

Former MSU PD deputy chief Valerie O'Brien returns from paid leave after more than a year

Joe Dandron

September 11, 2020

Former MSU Police Deputy Chief Valerie O'Brien, who was placed on administrative leave with her husband and former MSU PD detective JJ Bradac in 2019, has returned after more than a year. Her husband, Bradac, is no longer employed by MSU or the department.

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Students, faculty urged to participate in COVID-19 early detection program following spike in cases

Jacob W. May

September 11, 2020

“Students just need to know this is what’s happening right now,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said. “You are setting the stage for not returning to face-to-face learning, not having an enjoyable basketball season, all of these things that you can count on in your college experience are not going to happen.”

MICHIGAN

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces tuition-free college opportunities for front-line workers

Griffin Wiles

September 10, 2020

Futures for Frontliners, the first program of its kind in the nation, provides those who have worked the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the ability to earn free college credit at any of the state’s 28 public community colleges. 

MICHIGAN

Deaths will rise if parties continue: Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail warns students

Emily Bevard

September 10, 2020

With 124 cases connected to MSU students, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail warns continuing to party will see a rise in deaths for the older population in November and December.

MSU

4th and last chief diversity officer finalist holds virtual forum

Janelle James

September 10, 2020

“The broad goals that I think would be areas that should receive keen focus are ... to support the retention and promote the success of members of underrepresented groups; to enhance the overall living, learning and working experience of members of the Spartan community; and to booster outreach engagement in economic development throughout the state of Michigan and beyond," Jabbar Bennett said. 

MICHIGAN

Lansing City Market to become 'Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club,' Mayor Andy Schor announces

Joe Dandron

September 10, 2020

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced on Sept. 8 that the Lansing City Market will become the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club, with an opening planned for Spring or Summer of 2022. 

LIFE

'Your Black friends are tired': Mental health and civil unrest

Sara Tidwell

September 10, 2020

Your Black friends are tired. Tired of explaining to closed ears, tired of seeing their movement turned to trends and tired of waking up worried for their life. It's more than speaking about your solidarity online; you need to be productive and authentic in the Black community when opportunities present themselves, Sims said.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball team lands 4-star recruit Damiya Hagemann for 2021

Sam Sklar

September 9, 2020

Damiya Hagemann, the newest 2021commit to MSU women's basketball team, averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 assists per game last year.

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Michigan State's final chief diversity officer finalist announced

Janelle James

September 9, 2020

Bennett currently works as the associate provost, inclusion and chief diversity officer at Northwestern university. Before that he was the associate dean, recruiting and professional development at Brown University’s graduate school. 

MICHIGAN

MSU fraternities party moratorium vote fails two-third majority, 11 vote against

Hannah Brock

September 9, 2020

Seventeen fraternities voted in favor of the moratorium. The vote, which took place in August, needed 19 votes to pass. According to a letter from MSU Associate Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life Guillermo Flores, 11 MSU fraternities voted against a temporary prohibition of certain social events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MSU fraternities and sororities adjust to COVID-19 as recruitment begins

Eli McKown

September 9, 2020

 “I think it's went well, I've done this in-person and there's obviously been less people joining, but I was surprised by the amount, I thought it'd be less,” Psi Upsilon member Matthew Hankey said. 

COMMENTARY

GUEST COLUMN: Spartans, be careful

Guest Writer

September 9, 2020

An open letter from Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.

NEWS

'When girls rise, we all rise': Q&A with president of MSU's new Girl Up chapter

Sara Tidwell

September 9, 2020

I wanted to make a change, and I have seen so many Girl Up organizations doing so, mainly through my friends on the other side of the world who are also involved with the campaign. Girl Up has a large platform and is something that's deeply interconnected, so we can easily offer a helping hand to those in need.