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Albert Avenue, between Abbot and Grove, to be closed for 6 weeks
Both lanes of Albert Avenue, from Abbot Road to Grove Street, will be closed for infrastructure work starting May 7.
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MSUPD collected nearly $2 million in parking tickets this school year
MSU Police wrote 99,491 parking tickets from Aug. 27, 2017, to April 4, according to information obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request by The State News.
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15-year-old Alex Hosey sparks community discussion on racism
Alex Hosey's essay on why he sat for the national anthem has sparked a region-wide discussion on race, racism and justice.
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Aquilina did not call for resignations, supports survivors
Despite reports that Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has called for the resignations of MSU's trustees and interim president, Aquilina said she has not called for these resignations, but rather is simply supporting the survivors.
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New sex misconduct allegation added in former dean Strampel's case
More evidence could be admitted to the case against former College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean William Strampel for alleged sexual misconduct.
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MSU professor Chris Smith running for U.S. House of Reps
The 2016 presidential election made Chris Smith examine himself to see what more he could for his country, he said.
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Report by Roosevelt Institute finds MSU investments harm students
A report by the Roosevelt Institute at MSU found MSU's decision to invest in hedge funds, decrease its annual endowment and spend high amounts on interest rate swaps have harmed students and have cost the university millions.
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MSU Communications changes with increase in media requests
Throughout the sexual abuse cases against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, former President Lou Anna K. Simon’s resignation, protests from the MSU community and other occurrences on campus, MSU’s Communications and Brand Strategy office, or CABS, has received a high volume of media requests.
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ASMSU President Santavicca reflects on 2 'whirlwind' years
International relations senior Lorenzo Santavicca was MSU's undergraduate student body president for two years, the only student ever to serve back-to-back terms in the undergraduate student government's history. As he prepares to graduate, he looks back on his time as a student — and a leader.
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Infrastructure the focus as E.L. continues to navigate budget issues
City council discussed street repairs, waste disposal and water and sewer funding at Tuesday's budget work session.
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Report: Maroney told Geddert of Nassar's abuse in 2011
Gold medal-winning U.S. Olympian McKayla Maroney tried to tell former Twistars Gymnastics Club owner and USA Gymnastics Coach John Geddert about ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse in 2011, Maroney said in an interview with NBC News.
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MSU kept ties with volleyball coach accused of sex abuse for decades
MSU has kept its ties with Rick Butler, a prominent volleyball coach publicly accused of sexually abusing and raping teenage athletes in the 1980s.
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VIDEO: Rally for Resignations hopes to produce change
Students, alumni, faculty and other MSU community members gathered on the steps of the Hannah Administration Building on April 20 to call for the resignations of MSU's trustees and interim president.
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Testimony on Nassar-inspired bill package to continue on Tuesday
The Michigan House Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Rep. Klint Kesto, will continue to hear testimony this week on sexual assault legislation crafted in response to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's crimes.
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Face to face: Conversation, panel on race to be held Wednesday
The East Lansing Human Relations Commission is hosting "Face to Face: A Conversation About Race" — a facilitated panel to discuss race and what that means.
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Survey shows mixed citizen reactions as E.L. combats financial woes
A survey showed 71 percent of voters would say "yes" to an income tax, as long as it was limited to 12 years, according to a press release from the City of East Lansing.
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'We will not be silent': MSU rallies for resignations
Students, survivors and other members of the community want the Board of Trustees and Interim President John Engler to resign. And in demand for better leadership on campus, they gathered on Friday to express their disappointment, frustration and anger.
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MSU Science Festival allows visitors to explore nature, technology
The sixth annual MSU Science Festival incorporates others elements with science in a variety of events to demonstrate the importance of science and open the public's eyes to futures in science.
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Crystal Awards honor unsung heroes of East Lansing for 30th year
Community members of East Lansing gathered to take part in the festivities — and honor the unsung heroes of East Lansing at the 30th annual Crystal Awards reception.
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'Gymnasts and their allies' in Fortune's list of World's 50 Greatest Leaders
Among those on Fortune's list of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders are "The Gymnasts and Their Allies," referring to the survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.