MEN'S BASKETBALL
Report: NCAA approves Nov. 25 as college hoops start date
Per reports, the NCAA has set a start date of Nov. 25 for the college basketball season to begin.
MICHIGAN
Senior ambassador pilot program helps connect isolated students, senior citizens
MSU professors John Waller and Dr. Clare Luz teamed up to create the Senior Ambassador Program, a virtual learning program where students from the Social Science Scholars Program are matched with seniors in the East Lansing community to build strong, intergenerational relationships, all through Zoom video calls.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer, Benson discuss voting opportunities ahead of election
With over 5 million votes expected in the November election, Michigan officials are educating citizens on how to vote safely in the COVID-19 era.
COMMENTARY
Column: Big Ten Football returns, it feels iffy, maybe wrong, but it means a lot to many
Big Ten football is back, I am worried, happy and curious as to what's in store.
FOOTBALL
MSU Athletic Director Bill Beekman encourages responsibility with the return of Big Ten football
Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman spoke on the Big Ten football season reinstatement. The season will consist of eight games starting the weekend of Oct. 24 and will look like nothing Big Ten fans have ever seen before.
LIFE
MSU students, CAPS counselor weigh in on alone time, mental health
In a society where interaction and stimulation is at the click of a button, alone time isn’t normalized. However, Riley said she thinks it is an important aspect of life to connect with yourself and can lead to many positive impacts.
MSU
14 MSU students at risk of suspension for ignoring COVID-19 safety mandates
"We have 51 incident reports currently being processed by our Dean of Students Office for possible violations of the community compact and Ingham County emergency orders," MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said in an email.
MICHIGAN
EL retail businesses concerned with limited MSU students on campus
The state's UIA press release on Sept. 2 indicated a hopeful future for the Michigan economy, but East Lansing city officials expressed concern for downtown retail businesses.
FOOTBALL
What went into the decision to bring back Big Ten football in 2020
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. and Athletic Director Bill Beekman weigh in on the Big Ten's decision to reinstate the 2020 football season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: An all-Division I NCAA Tournament for 2021 is a terrible idea
As they say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The NCAA Tournament is not broken. It is perfect. Let’s not get carried away. 2020 has already been one of the wildest years ever, so let's not add another domino to the line.
MICHIGAN
About 550 of Ingham County's September COVID-19 cases connected to MSU
With 2,709 COVID-19 cases in Ingham County, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said about 40% — or 980 — come from the first two weeks of September alone. About 700 or more of them, she said, are likely related to MSU, though more data analysis will be required to make a final determination.
MSU
MSU scientists develop first functioning mini heart model
These miniature heart models enable an ability to study many other cardiovascular-related diseases on the developing fetal heart.
NEWS
BREAKING: Big Ten presidents vote unanimously in favor of Oct. 23-24 start for college football season
The Big Ten will play college football starting Oct. 23-24.
LIFE
'More than D2L': Reactions to third-party learning platforms
Many students expressed how they felt the third-party platforms that professors use could be replicated using various features within D2L. King also believes that while she would not want to, she could make it through a semester with only D2L. Though, she does not think it would be beneficial for her or her students.
MSU
ASMSU makes changes to several programs, cancels Safe Ride
ASMSU altered most of their services for the fall semester due to COVID-19 and online classes.
NEWS
High school football beginning this week in Michigan
East Lansing football players will kick off their season Sept. 18 at Portage Central.
COMMENTARY
Column: Quarantine gave me time to think. Here are my thoughts.
I can’t control what the person next to me does. All I can control is myself. Every decision, whether it be responsible or reckless, has a consequence that could potentially impact the greater community. Remember that, and remember personal accountability saves us all from having to play the blame game.
MSU
Spartan Remix faces challenge online, organizations feeling disconnect
“Safety is the most important thing, in the summer we were debating having it online or having it in-person, ultimately we made the call to have it online because that was the safest option,” student director Jay Gooden said. “If I have to sacrifice attendance a little to keep people safe, that’s what we have to do.”
MSU
Q&A with Vice President of Auxiliary Enterprises Vennie Gore
Gore sits down with The State News to discuss COVID-19 relief, mental health initiatives for students and much more.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Hannah Community Center set to reopen partially
Community members will be required to participate in a health screening and wear face coverings within the facility upon reopening. However, face coverings will not be required when swimming or in locker room showers. Temperatures will also be taken during the health screening.