MICHIGAN
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU
2 candidates seek ASMSU presidency
ASMSU has two candidates for president this year. In recent past, candidates ran unopposed.
MICHIGAN
Michigan families affected by school closings to receive food assistance
Families receiving Food Assistance Program benefits as well as those not currently enrolled in that program are included in the 895,000 students that will be receiving meals at over 2,000 locations and 700 mobile sites across Michigan, according to a press release.
MSU
New ASMSU General Assembly members approve staff directors
New ASMSU General Assembly members were announced this week.
MICHIGAN
Activists hope for accountability, transparency in ELPD oversight committee
Community members and activists are hoping to start a conversation following an excessive force investigation into the East Lansing Police Department that has been turned over to Michigan's State Police.
NEWS
The Dinner Table Podcast: Eating Disorders
Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into eating disorders, the ethics behind it and the culture surrounding it. This week, they sit down to discuss how their eating disorders manifest during COVID-19 and how they've learned to deal with them. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News.
MICHIGAN
Local nursing homes continue to maintain well-being of at-risk residents
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, additional strain has been placed on securing the safety of the senior citizen population. Residents of long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, with many presenting underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.
MICHIGAN
The latest on coronavirus aid from U.S. Rep. Slotkin
The State News sat down with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) to talk about her progress toward a second coronavirus relief package to include adult dependents.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through April 30, details other measures being taken
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS sexual assault resources remain available during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHOTO VIDEO
Social Distancing Diaries Ep. 4: Documenting stories as a photographer during the COVID-19 pandemic
This week on the Social Distancing Diaries: What it's been like continuing to document stories through photography during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU
Meet MSU's provost finalists and what they have to offer MSU
Meet the finalists for Michigan State's provost position.
MICHIGAN
Sen. Gary Peters proposes COVID-19 'Heroes Fund' to support frontline workers
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The mentorship that turned into friendship for MSU's Rocket Watts, Kyle Ahrens
Kyle Ahrens and Rocket Watts have more in common than you'd think.
MSU
Online classes pose challenges for STEM, arts majors
How STEM majors and arts majors alike are transitioning to an all-online curriculum.
COMMENTARY
Column: For seniors, COVID-19 did more than cancel graduation
The coronavirus pandemic has flipped the world on its head, and graduating seniors are already feeling its impact.
SPOTLIGHT
Financial stress among students at a high during pandemic
"It’s got to the point where I’m wondering if I can move back to school in the fall and live off-campus again ... I’m just stressing about next semester already.”
MEN'S BASKETBALL
NCAA Tournament Projection: Michigan State vs. Kansas title game
Our staff imagines a national championship game between Michigan State and Kansas.