MSU baseball annual golf outing to take place Sept. 25

To help garner support for the MSU baseball team, the organization's annual golf outing will take place Sept. 25.

Sparticipation goes virtual: Organizations face technical difficulties, low turnout

Low turnout, technical problems and thankfulness for the event define 2020's virtual Sparticipation.

MSU Athletics partners with the Michigan Department of State to encourage civic engagement

As the 2020 Presidential Election nears closer, MSU athletics announced a partnership with the Michigan Department of State, and East Lansing election officials to promote and encourage civic engagement. 

Meet the 4 finalists for East Lansing City Attorney; interviews to take place on Sept. 3

The City of East Lansing is interviewing the candidates for the city attorney's position on Thursday, Sept. 3. Here is some of the important information about the finalists.

Meet the 2020 MSU Board of Trustees candidates

Meet the candidates to fill the two spots available on the MSU Board of Trustees for the Nov. 3 election.

ELPD officer will not be prosecuted for use of force complaint

Stephenson's potential prosecution involved his arrest of Anthony Loggins in December of 2019.  

Underground Undergraduate: a new podcast

Underground Undergraduate is a new podcast from The State News Podcasting Network, revealing the academic lives of students on campus from a variety of majors and concentrations. Interviews will be with members of the next generation of workers, thinkers and creators. We will be publishing Underground Undergraduate weekly. 

Chief diversity officer finalist DeBrenna Agbenyiga holds virtual open forum

The third CDO finalist — DeBrenna LaFa Agbenyiga — wants the education to go beyond the campus, and for the MSU community to take it with them when they leave. 

MSU students share their stories of adopting pets during quarantine

President and CEO at CAHS, Julia Wilson reported 277 pet adoptions in the month of March before the shelter was closed to public on March 24 for safety reasons due to the current global pandemic. 

How COVID-19 has impacted the local music scene

“Mostly we just really miss shows. It’s fun doing live streams, but it’s not the same. I just really miss that live human interaction that comes with playing live shows and getting that energy from the crowd,” Burdick said.

Seniors, including two Black actors, left out of student-run Department of Theatre account's graduating seniors collage

“If you see something racist and you don’t say anything that’s just as bad as the racist act itself," Gooden said. "I feel like it’s important to speak up, hold yourself accountable, hold each other accountable, and then allow people the opportunity to learn from the situation, and if they don’t learn from the situation, then keep on holding them accountable. Don’t let up.”

MSU Dairy Store to pause operations until further notice

Confirmed cases for Black residents in Ingham County nearly triple white residents

As of Tuesday evening, the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) reported the rate of cases per 100,000 for Black residents was nearly triple those of white residents. With students beginning to return to campus, health officials urge students to follow social distancing guidelines.  

ELHS navigates first week of remote learning for fall amidst COVID-19 pandemic

As classes begin remotely for East Lansing High School, students and parents share their experiences adapting to the new learning model. 

New water treatment plant operational, quality may not improve for 2 years

IPF switched their water supply to the new water treatment plant and tower Wednesday. Although, it may take up to two years for a noticeable change in water quality to occur.

'Into the unknown': 1st-generation students navigate college, pandemic

First generation students made up 21.2% of the MSU incoming class of 2023. Now, those students not only have to navigate a new college experience, but a global pandemic as well.

Opinion: Chadwick Boseman didn't just play a superhero. He was one.

That’s what made Boseman a real superhero.  It’s not because he dressed up in a suit. It’s not because he saved an entire tribe; it’s because he gave people hope, as King T’Challa. As Jackie Robinson. As James Brown. As Thurgood Marshall. Boseman was the representation that Hollywood was lacking and those on their way still searched for.

Harbor Bay Real Estate threaten legal action against East Lansing for Newman Lofts' age-restriction policy

With Newman Lofts' 55 plus age-restriction policy in place, the building is struggling to find tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the press conference on Aug. 27, Harbor Bay Real Estate stated that if a mutually beneficial agreement is not reached, they are prepared to resort to legal action against the city.

Olin student health protocol changes amid COVID-19 pandemic, limited testing available

When students were expected to return to campus at MSU, Keith Nelson was worried if students would strictly follow safety guidelines. Even though there will be fewer students, the message remains the same.

Column: ‘You’re not alone’: My experiences with mental illness

For those of you that suffer with mental illness, for those of you who are like me, who rely on holding the hand of several different medical professionals while you analyze your past and present in order to rebuild your future, I know your brain can be a scary place, especially when it acts against you.