FOOTBALL
WATCH: Sights and sounds from football's annual Pro Day
Watch five former Spartan football players perform tests and drills in front of NFL personnel at the annual Pro Day on March 23.
MSU
Engler addresses Spencer, litigation and more in letter to community
MSU Interim President John Engler addressed the MSU community in a letter Friday evening, touching on several issues which have affected campus in recent weeks.
MSU
Engler creates office to oversee Title IX, civil rights complaints
MSU Interim President John Engler announced the creation of the "Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance" Friday afternoon, an executive office which will restructure MSU's Title IX and prevention apparatus.
MSU
USA Gymnastics moves to dismiss Larry Nassar lawsuits
USA Gymnastics, or USAG, has filed a motion to dismiss complaints from a number of cases related to ex-MSU and USAG doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of hundreds.
MICHIGAN
Results from 2nd community budget survey now online
New survey results compiled by Lansing firm Public Sector Consultants reach a similar conclusion as a previous survey: residents are divided on how to best handle the city's budget crisis.
MICHIGAN
March For Our Lives returns Saturday to honor victims of mass violence
Students, parents and faculty will take to the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday and march to remember those who lost their lives due to gun violence and to demand change.
FOOTBALL
Football's annual Pro Day to showcase 5 Spartans
Former center Brian Allen, linebacker Chris Frey, defensive end Demetrius Cooper, running back Gerald Holmes and kicker Brett Scanlon will attend football’s annual Pro Day Friday, an MSU athletics spokesperson confirmed Thursday afternoon.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's hoops' WNIT run ends in overtime loss to South Dakota
In a hostile and unfamiliar environment the women’s basketball team held their ground in the WNIT Sweet 16 in Vermillion, South Dakota. But it was not enough as University of South Dakota defeated the Spartans in overtime, 85-83, as they conclude the 2018 season.
MSU
Friday rally to call for community involvement in search for president
Calling for community inclusion, campus group ReclaimMSU is rallying Friday from 5 to 8 p.m, at the Hannah Administration Building. The rally will demand the Board of Trustees involve the community in its search of a new President.
MSU
#MeToo founder, Tarana Burke, to speak at MSU in April
The founder of the global #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, will speak at MSU on April 19. She will discuss the origins of the #MeToo movement and sexual violence in American Culture. Her visit "is meant to inspire and motivate those directly and indirectly affected by sexual violence," according to the press release.
FEATURES
The Riv celebrates the release of Oberon with "Oberama"
The Riv will be hosting an "Oberama" event, similar to its weekly Burgerama, to celebrate the release of the seasonal beer Oberon from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 26.
MICHIGAN
White nationalist arraigned after Richard Spencer's speech at MSU
White nationalist Gregory Conte was arrested at white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech on March 5.
MICHIGAN
Designated moped parking to begin August 2018
Moped riders are required to park in designated areas starting Aug. 1.
MICHIGAN
First E.L. Styrofoam recycling station convenient for residents
With assistance from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Dart Container, East Lansing now has its own Styrofoam recycling station at 1800 E. State Rd.
MSU
Nassar in the News: Dean did not believe allegations, father donates thousands
The impact of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar extends beyond MSU, and its coverage spans internationally. Here’s some of the Nassar-related news you might have missed recently.
MICHIGAN
Amid E.L. construction, residents push for more bike-friendly city
Amid East Lansing city construction, residents push for more bike racks and a more bike-friendly downtown.
MSU
Title IX independent review says community "misinformed" about programs
The second phase of law firm Husch Blackwell’s review of MSU’s Title IX program found MSU is not successful in implementing some of its prevention programs, leading the MSU community to be unaware of resources and services available.
BASEBALL
Preview: Baseball looks to rebound against U-M in three-game weekend series
Baseball will head to Ann Arbor at 4 p.m. Friday to begin a three-game series with rival University of Michigan.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
‘Punched and kicked,' men's hoops needs to regroup after controversial season
DETROIT — After losing 55-53 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Syracuse Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, MSU’s season came to an unexpected end in the Midwest Region.
MICHIGAN
Meridian Township Police hire Nassar survivor to consult training
After dismissing Brianne Randall-Gay's complaint of sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in 2004, Meridian Township Police has hired her to consult on criminal sexual conduct training.