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.
COMMENTARY
Column: It's OK to be excited, while also uncomfortable to return to campus in the fall
"All this excitement you feel is just as justified as the concerns and questions you have for returning to campus this fall as the pandemic continues on with no concrete solution."
PHOTO VIDEO
Houselights: The Half of It
This week Houselights looks at The Half of It, which portrays the difficulties of finding your identity.
MSU
College of Music, West Michigan Piano partner to deliver pianos to students
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
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Michigan AFL-CIO endorses one of two MSU trustees seeking reelection
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
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Survey results: 79% of students comfortable returning to campus with social distancing
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.
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Michigan State target of ransomware attack threatening to release university data
Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the university is aware of the possible intrusion.
SPORTS
Michigan House passes bill allowing student-athletes to profit off name, image and likeness
The Michigan House approved legislation on Wednesday that would allow student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
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Michigan State to bring students back to campus for fall 2020 semester
It's official — MSU students will return to the East Lansing campus this fall.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council to form committee that will create police oversight commission
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution in a virtual meeting May 26 to form a committee that will eventually create the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing offers free 2-hour parking in June
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
MICHIGAN
Revised tax incentives approved for Lansing's $256 million Red Cedar Project
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
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Spartan Mask Initiative helps provide masks to Detroit nursing home workers
The Spartan Mask Initiative plans to expand into the Lansing area.
MICHIGAN
State's COVID-19 response recap: Restrictions ease, judge rules in favor of Whitmer, more
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
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Michigan State students impacted by Midland flooding share their stories
Following catastrophic flooding in Midland, MSU students from the area share what the community has faced and how it has responded.
MICHIGAN
MSU law professor rejects risk of voter fraud with absentee voting applications
Michigan State law professor speaks to absentee voting and downplays voter fraud.
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What MSU needs if it decides to reopen: testing, PPE, a plan for dorms
Constants in potential Michigan State reopening plans.
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Red Cedar River flooding closes some sidewalks, streets on Michigan State's campus
Due to flooding Wednesday, Michigan State has closed some sidewalks and streets on campus.
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Michigan State's Career Services Network to hold virtual workshops
Students are encouraged to contact their career advisors for additional advice.