MSU
Michigan State begins implementing online and in-person instruction schedules
MSU began implementing changes to courses to fit its planned hybrid instruction.
SPORTS
5 Michigan State student-athletes receive major athletic honors
Five different student-athletes from MSU were honored with major athletic awards, including three George Alderton Athlete of the Year recipients.
MICHIGAN
EL couple uses business LED signboard to promote graduating high school seniors
“In the midst of a pandemic, you need to find beautiful things to celebrate,” Lynsey Clayton said. “So, I really want that to be the focus … these kids deserved it — to still be celebrated and have some fun.”
MICHIGAN
Michigan State Police request to review ELPD officer in excessive force complaint
The warrant request involves the review of Stephenson's actions regarding his interactions with Anthony Loggins in December of 2019.
FOOTBALL
NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee approves extended practice plan
After losing spring practices, the Division I Oversight Committee proposed a plan that will allow teams to begin practices three weeks earlier than usual.
MSU
MSU Honors College recommends interim dean
Matthew Zierler will be begininng this role during the COVID-19 pandemic and while the university plans to transition back from the online instruction of the spring semester to hybrid, in-person instruction on campus.
MICHIGAN
Espresso Royale closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Espresso Royale announced on Thursday they would permanently shut down all locations.
NEWS
Houselights: TV shows that outlived their lifespan
This week on Houselights, Karly Graham, Eli Mckown and Wendy Guzman sit down to discuss TV shows that ran for much longer than they needed to.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council discusses brutality, defunding the police and passes outdoor dining
East Lansing City Council discussed the nature of police brutality and the national conversation of defunding the police. Open-air dining areas were approved to open as early as June 11.
MICHIGAN
What does 'defunding the police' really mean?
As protests continue to fuel the country's grievances, it's important to take a closer look at what the public's chants to "defund the police" really mean and the posterboard of new generational ideas to back it up.
MSU
MSU Library receives its largest donation in history
MSU Libraries received its biggest donation in history: $5 million given by research scientist Keelung Hong.
NEWS
'It ends with us': NAACP protest shows a young generation committed to ending injustice
As Australyah Coleman, president of the Central Michigan University chapter of the NAACP, made her way up to the Capitol steps and prepared to deliver a speech, she looked out at the 1,000 people in attendance for the NAACP “We Are Done Dying” protest for reform, justice and equality. She paused.
FEATURES
Who wears the boots? Q&A with mascot program graduates
The State News sat down with Michigan State alumni Joseph Hrabnicky and Cory Hilton to discuss their time playing the university’s beloved mascot, Sparty.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing pledges commitment to diversity and anti-racism practices
City Manager George Lahanas said the city plans to listen to and address all concerns with empathy, compassion and respect and to facilitate open dialogue for staff and the community.
MSU
Michigan State expands health system partnership, intends research institute, cancer program
The non-binding letter of intent was signed following months of discussion.
MICHIGAN
Candlelight vigil held for police brutality victims in Lansing; calls for Mayor's resignation
As the event entered late evening, protestors returned to the Capitol steps to display a candlelight vigil to commemorate police brutality victims.
MICHIGAN
Crowds gather as downtown East Lansing bars reopen
Following the announcement last week that indoor dining areas could reopen at 50% capacity, many in East Lansing took to the open bars Monday night to celebrate a moderate return to normalcy.
MICHIGAN
Lansing to create racial equity, anti-racism fund
Many members of the public said during the meeting they were not satisfied with only $170,000 going toward this fund.
COMMENTARY
GUEST COLUMN: Dear Michigan State, do it right this time
"Unfortunately, we’ve heard all of this before."
MSU
Hundreds of MSU employees on furlough, more anticipated before summer's end
The university anticipates to furlough 600 to 700 employees by the end of the summer