FEATURES
There Will Be Criticism: Baby Driver
Baby Driver is an ecstatic experience, a vehicle for pure joy and awe that illuminates the immense emotive power of well-crafted film form.
MICHIGAN
After 30 years with ELPD, Chief Jeff Murphy moves on to position with MSU
Over 30 years ago, Jeff Murphy arrived at the East Lansing Police Department, eager for his first job in law enforcement. He was unaware he would eventually climb the ranks to become the city’s Chief of Police.
FEATURES
Ashton Keys, MSU senior, looks to attend Paris Fashion Week
Experience architecture senior Ashton Keys is looking to make his dream come true — attend one of the "Big Four" fashion weekends, Paris Fashion Week.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Ex-MSU basketball player Keith Appling to face jail time on gun charge
Former MSU basketball player Keith Appling accepted a plea deal on Monday requiring him to spend a year in jail, multiple media outlets reported.
MICHIGAN
13 counts against Nassar bound over to Eaton County Circuit Court
An additional 13 counts of criminal sexual conduct against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar were bound over to the Eaton County Circuit Court. The 13 counts came from three alleged victims. Of the 13 charges, seven are first degree charges and six are third degree charges.
FEATURES
Grandparents and grandkids galore: MSU hosts Grandparents University
1,300 participants from 450 families from all around the country traveled to campus this week to live, play and learn together this week.
FEATURES
There Will Be Criticism: Transformers - The Last Knight
Transformers: The Last Knight represents a landmark in the refinement of Michael Bay’s powerful style. It’s long, loud, oppressive, and dumb in a manner more effective than his previous films, and in this sense perhaps deserves a perfect rating. However, I find Bay’s work so forcefully stupid that the thought of lending it even tacit approval is repulsive.
MSU
Gran Fondo, MSU cycling event, helps further cancer research
Gran Fondo, an annual MSU cycling event, has raised more than $640,000 for skin cancer research, as well as helping fund programs that focus on awareness and prevention in its first four years.
FOOTBALL
Following an uncertain spring, fresh Spartan leadership aims for 'player-led' team
Head coach Mark Dantonio said his team is "back in business" June 6 after the multiple investigations surrounding the program concluded. Heading into a new season, the Spartans rely on a fresh leadership core as 11 of the 12 members of the 2016 Eagle Council graduated or are no longer with the program.
COMMENTARY
Letter to the Editor: How is the Larry Nassar scandal different from Penn State?
Where is the outrage by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees over the alleged actions by Dr. Nassar? How is this different from the Penn State scandal? Why have heads not rolled at Michigan State University?
MICHIGAN
Nassar Eaton County preliminary examination hearing set for Friday
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar will again appear in court — this time, in Eaton County. On Friday, Nassar will show up in the Eaton County District Court for a preliminary examination hearing, where he faces seven criminal sexual conduct charges of the first degree.
MICHIGAN
City procures co-counsel for Farmer's Market case
The City of East Lansing has procured co-counsel in Michael S. Bogren of law firm Plunkett Cooney to help defend the city against the federal lawsuit now being referred to as the Farmer’s Market case.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball to play Miami in 2017 Big Ten-ACC Challenge
The women's basketball Big Ten-ACC Challenge is set. The Spartans duel the Miami Hurricanes Nov. 30. The Spartans hold a 5-5 record in the Challenge all-time.
MICHIGAN
Nassar in the news: Counts bound over, USA Gymnastics needs "complete culture change"
A sexual assault investigation urges cultural change. A new bill would make U.S. Center for SafeSport eligible for federal funding. Seventeen counts against Nassar bound over to Ingham County Circuit Court. How "socially skilled" child molesters get us to ignore red flags.
MICHIGAN
Administrative error will delay Park District at least a month
An administrative error will delay the Park District project's demolition schedule by at least a month, but city officials believe the error's impact will be "negligible."
SPORTS
Mike Rowe named new gymnastics head coach, Nicole Curler to associate head coach
Mike Rowe will become the new head coach and Nicole Curler will become associate head coach, effective July 1.
MSU
East Lansing ranked No. 2 College Town by financial website
East Lansing has been ranked the second best college town by WalletHub, a financial website. The site examined 415 cities across the United States to determine which were the best for students considering furthering their education.
FEATURES
Local pastor, author, blogger Kevin DeYoung moving on
The celebrated East Lansing pastor of 13 years is picking up in North Carolina to pastor and teach in a seminary.
MICHIGAN
Grand River Barber Co. moving to old Velvet location
Grand River Barber Company is moving from its current lofted location above the former Sundance Jewelry spot to the former location of Velvet: A Candy Store at 507 Grand River Ave.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dates for 2017 Big Ten-ACC Challenge announced, MSU to host Notre Dame
The Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conferences announced the dates for the 19th annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge on Monday, according to a release.