FOOTBALL
7 more MSU student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
It is unclear at this time whether Michigan State football will return to practice on Aug. 4 as scheduled.
NEWS
Houselights: Reflecting on One Direction
This week on Houselights, Sa'Mya Overall sits down with Kaishi Chhabra to reflect on the past 10 years of One Direction. The boy band has had a huge impact on not only them but many others as well.
MSU
Michgan State's COVID-19 Community Compact and how it might be enforced
Returning MSU students are expected to follow a new community compact. Here's how it works.
MSU
'We need to start normalizing standing up for each other': Women of color at MSU share experiences of racism
“We need to start normalizing standing up for each other,” communication junior Alondra Alvarez said. “I feel like the word ‘ally’ is used a lot but an ally ... is someone who stands up for each other no matter who's in the room. ... I'm not only going to stand up for you and your community when you're around. I'm going to stand up even when you're never around. And that's something that I feel like we all need to start doing.”
MICHIGAN
Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages to be sentenced this week
Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages' charges involve her denial of knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the 2016 investigation.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Xavier Tillman to remain in NBA draft, Aaron Henry to return to MSU
As a player, Tillman saw three Big Ten regular season titles, one Big Ten tournament title and a Final Four appearance during his time at MSU.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council appoints 2 Black council members; people of color in the majority
East Lansing City Council made history Saturday by appointing two new Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon
MICHIGAN
Key takeaways from EL City Council's 2 rounds of interviews
East Lansing City Council held their two rounds of interviews this week, inviting 13 candidates to speak about their plans for the city moving forward.
MSU
Michigan State College of Law to fully integrate with university
According to the College of Law website, leaders of the university and the College of Law decided to pursue full integration in 2018.
SPORTS
The battle to diversify wrestling, non-revenue college sports
“When you take a white wrestler, it’s like ‘this guy is a hard worker, he has determination, his technique is really good,’” wrestler Cameron Caffey said. “Then you take a black athlete and they say, ‘Oh yeah, he’s strong, he’s fast, he’s powerful, he’s explosive.’ It’s just little overt things like that that are kind of bias.”
MICHIGAN
How Michigan election officials are preparing for the Aug. 4 primary
Nearly 2 million voters have requested to vote by mail in the primary.
MICHIGAN
Seamstresses or superheroes: Lansing community members make homemade masks for residents
When the need for masks increased, three women found themselves at the helm, sewing, selling or donating customizable fabrics and patterns to make sure that people found comfort during this time of fear.
MICHIGAN
ELPD investigating 8 home invasions within 2-day span
Several of these home invasions occurred at residences with unlocked doors, which Gonzalez said creates a situation for individuals looking for crimes of opportunity.
MSU
Students share impact of online classes on their mental health
According to counselors Jessica Oyoque and Courtney Brown at MSU’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services, or CAPS, feelings of isolation due to the lack of face-to-face interaction are just one of the many pitfalls of digital learning.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer waives college space inspections, closes bars, limits gatherings amid COVID-19 concerns
The order explains colleges and universities want to convert these large, existing spaces to enable students to remain physically distant during in-person instruction.
COMMENTARY
An out-of-state student translates Michigander phrases
No matter where you come from, you'll leave East Lansing feeling a bit like a Michigander too.
MSU
3 MSU academic programs in top 10 of Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
A total of 11 MSU programs ranked in the top 50 globally.
MICHIGAN
Meet the EL residents running for a seat on City Council
Meet the 23 candidates to fill the two vacant positions left vacant after Ruth Beier and Mark Meadows resigned from the East Lansing City Council.
COMMENTARY
Column: Packing, bus tips for incoming freshmen
A few tips and tricks on what to pack for dorm life, as well as how to get around campus using the MSU CATA bus system.