MSU
Michigan State's incoming freshmen to attend online New Student Orientation
Each module in the virtual NSO will take about an hour to complete.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Senate passes bill to set new law enforcement training standards
The bill would require new standards to be set for training in de-escalation techniques, implicit bias and mental health screening for law enforcement.
SPORTS
Student-athletes permitted to return to MSU's campus starting June 15
Michigan State student-athletes will undergo two rounds of testing upon their return to campus before they can begin voluntary workouts.
MICHIGAN
'Cause change': Peaceful protesters march in Lansing, honor George Floyd
The protest began at the Michigan Capitol, followed by a march down Michigan Avenue that found its way back to the Capitol steps.
MICHIGAN
Health experts reject claims of U.S. COVID-19 cases in December, January
Was that December sickness the coronavirus? Experts say no.
MSU
How MSU's reopening plans compare to other Michigan universities
Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan are the closest comparisons.
MSU
A look into what led a tenured math professor to be fired by Michigan State
Selman Akbulut alleged years of discrimination, he was found in violation of university teaching policies
MICHIGAN
'Rise up': Lansing protest preaches communication, love
“I came here today to show my support and participate in a show of solidarity with people to express their anger over what happened to George Floyd and all of the unarmed people who are killed by police all the time," protester Jordan Davis said.
MSU
'We're Next': East Lansing peaceful protest aims to provoke community action, change
"We just want equality. We want accountability, and we want transparency ... and it's so good that the community has come together to show us support," East Lansing resident Farhan Sheikh-Omar said.
MSU
Michigan State students, administration, athletics react to national unrest
Students react largely in support of national unrest.
COMMENTARY
Column: Why 'sticking to sports' is no longer an option
Why "sticking to sports" has not, and will never be the right choice.
MICHIGAN
'Allow something positive to grow from it': Community gathers to clean up Lansing
Members of the community aided in clean-up efforts following a Lansing protest against police-brutality that escalated yesterday evening.
MICHIGAN
Restaurants to reopen at 50% capacity June 8, Michigan enters 'improving stage'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the entire state of Michigan will be entering Phase 4 — the “improving stage" — of her “MI Safe Start” plan as COVID-19 case and death numbers continue to decline in the state.
MSU
Stanley hosts reopening webinar for returning MSU students
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
MICHIGAN
Contact tracing in Michigan: What you need to know
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
MICHIGAN
Protest escalates in Lansing, tear gas fired
Shortly after protesters left East Lansing and headed back to the Michigan Capitol, things began to escalate quickly.
MICHIGAN
Capitol police brutality protest includes stop at East Lansing
Amid widespread protests across the country, a protest against police brutality was held on Sunday morning at the Michigan Capitol.
MICHIGAN
State's COVID-19 response recap: Plans prioritize community protections, recovery
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Hold police accountable, here and everywhere
You do not have to be a black student to understand their anger.
COMMENTARY
Column: Listen to Minneapolis, justice brings peace
The time for objectivity and neutrality is over in this case, because being a journalist also means being a voice and providing a platform for those who can’t speak, for the oppressed, for those who need their voices heard and their stories told. Being a journalist and person of color means all of that tenfold.