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Michigan State VP of Research Stephen Hsu resigns
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. plans to appoint an interim VP in the coming days.
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State News Sports Roundtable: MSU wrestling star Cameron Caffey
Cameron Caffey comes on the Roundtable to discuss being a student-athlete at MSU and some of the discussions happening in wrestling about race.
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Whitmer announces state of emergency extension, plans to reopen K-12 schools
As different sectors of state continue to reengage, Whitmer said she is hopeful the entire state will be able to move to Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan before July 4.
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ASMSU holds impromptu summer meeting, talks MSUPD reform and more
ASMSU held the first of three impromptu summer Zoom meetings to discuss MSUPD reform and advocate for the removal of Vice President of Research Stephen Hsu.
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ASMSU calls to remove Stephen Hsu as Research VP
The final bill passed nearly unanimously, with one abstention.
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Lansing mayor cancels Juneteenth activities, committee to air special tribute
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Mayor Andy Schor canceled the annual Juneteenth ceremonial kick-off program, parade, softball game and outdoor music festival.
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East Lansing appoints Elaine Hardy as diversity, equity and inclusion administrator
Hardy will begin the new role June 22.
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East Lansing High School students reflect on delayed graduation plans
As the board delays the graduation ceremony in response to COVID-19, students reflect on how they feel graduating during a pandemic.
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Michigan State athlete tests positive for COVID-19
Of 124 student-athletes tested for COVID-19, one came back positive.
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ELPD officer's attorney urges prosecutors to make swift decision in use of force incident
Most recently, Michigan State Police submitted a warrant request to Ingham County prosecutors asking for the review of Stephenson's actions during a December 2019 incident.
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Michigan State facilities employee under investigation for racist Facebook posts
The university was made aware from complaints that came in over the weekend, Guerrant said.
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Dueling petitions: Calls growing both for removal and support of VP of research Stephen Hsu
The GEU did not call to strip Hsu's tenure or professorship in the physics department, rather to remove him from a leadership post that determines who gets research funding.
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Faculty asked to move 75% of courses at least partially online
Campus will technically be open, but only a quarter of classes will be held completely in-person.
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EL City Council discusses council retreat, body cameras and updates downtown projects
The City Council meeting on Tuesday opened up discussions as to what could be expected from a council retreat on diversity, equity and inclusion and how the current body camera equipment in place at the East Lansing Police Department may be improved to eliminate the issue of cameras detaching.
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Potter Park Zoo to reopen to the public Thursday
Potter Park Zoo will reopen to the public Thursday.
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Nessel proposes statewide police reform aimed at police accountability, transparency
Some of Nessel's proposals mirror actions taken in East Lansing.
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East Lansing restaurants struggle to fill tables
“You have to take into consideration that we have no students, no faculty, no staff,” Joe Bell, one of The Peanut Barrel owners, said. “Most of the buildings (on campus) are locked up. Many of the retail stores are still not open.”
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Greek life raising support, money for Black Lives Matter
In raising money and support for various organizations and causes related to the Black Lives Matter movement, many of those who have gone Greek are dedicated to using their platforms to enact change across the nation.
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Big Ten announces members of Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, voter registration initiative
Eleven members of the Michigan State athletic community have joined the Big Ten's Anti-Racism and Anti-Hate coalition including President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., football head coach Mel Tucker and Athletic Director Bill Beekman.
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Local agencies partner to bring COVID-19 testing to at-risk communities
While it's said to specifically target the above at-risk communities, there is also availability for those in the surrounding areas to get tested whether they are presenting symptoms or not.