MSU
Item found was shoelace, not noose
MSU police have determined the object found outside of an MSU residence hall that was perceived to be a noose is instead a packaged leather shoelace.
MICHIGAN
Park District demolition to create weekend road closures
The blighted building on the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road is scheduled to be demolished on Saturday, Oct. 7.
MICHIGAN
In wake of Las Vegas shooting, a look at Michigan's gun laws
Gun laws across the country vary widely, and Michigan’s regulations are somewhat middle-of-the-road. But gun legislation is far from simple.
MSU
Five IM Facilities projects introduced to ASMSU
To improve MSU health and fitness spaces, a committee of staff, students and faculty from across the university established a framework with architectural firm Moody Nolan to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
MSU
Muslim Students' Association hosts Islam Awareness Week
This week marks the annual Islam Awareness Week at MSU. Hosted by MSU's Muslim Students' Association, or MSA, the next six days serve to help members of the MSU community gain better understanding and awareness of Islam.
MSU
ASMSU plans to survey students, offer incentives
At the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU's, last general assembly meeting, it was announced that the organization is launching an initiative to collect feedback from students on a range of issues.
NEWS
At least one Spartan injured in Las Vegas shooting, alumni group claims
MSU Alumni Association Executive Director Scott Westerman said it’s likely some number of alumni were at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival, where the shooting took place.
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Sparty Watch: what to expect this week
During the MSU vs. U-M rivalry week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 7, members of the Spartan Marching Band, or SMB, will be holding their annual “Sparty Watch.”
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ASMSU's Academic Committee looks at higher education funding
The Associated Students of Michigan State University's, or ASMSU's, Academic Committee meeting featured guest speakers who gave members information on higher education funding and MSU-specific initiatives.
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Court proceedings scheduled in National Policy Institute suit
A pre-motion conference has been scheduled for the lawsuit against MSU by the organizer of Richard Spencer's collegiate speaking tour. The pre-motion conference has been scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Grand Rapids federal building.
MICHIGAN
MSUPD releases security and fire safety report
A 52-page long document recently released by MSUPD holds all crime reports from 2014 to 2016 that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by MSU and on public property within, or accessible from campus.
MICHIGAN
Potter Park Zoo invites students to 'Tailgate With the Animals' this Sunday
On Sunday, October 1, the animals at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo will take part in the Zoo’s annual “Tailgate With the Animals” event, during which the furred and feathered denizens of the park will pick the team they want to win in the October 7 football matchup.
MICHIGAN
Despite scrapped plans, City Council is optimistic about Park District
Even though the latest version of the Park District Project has been scrapped, East Lansing City Council members still have a positive outlook on the project.
MICHIGAN
Truck crashes into Park District buildings
A pickup truck crashed into the blighted buildings of the Park District Project, adding another chapter to the saga of the buildings.
MSU
Wharton Center to implement sensory-friendly theater performances
MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts will introduce new sensory-friendly performances this season for viewers with autism spectrum disorder and other sensitivity issues.
MSU
DeVos, Title IX and what's next
The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding the previous administration's school sexual assault guidance, it was announced Friday.
FEATURES
Introducing the 13th SMB Director: David Thornton
Although David Thornton is the new director, he is anything but foreign to the culture of the Spartan Marching Band — this is his sixth year of involvement, and Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole estimates he is one of the best the band has ever seen.
MICHIGAN
Country Mill Farms returns to East Lansing Farmer's Market
As of now, Tennes is back at the market after scoring an early victory. But the case is far from over.
MSU
Weekly crime wrap-up: multiple larcenies, heroin possession and more
Larceny reports dominated the Clery Crime and Fire Log this past week, producing 22 incidents, many of which occurred at residence halls across campus. Beyond the larcenies, crime was relatively quiet from Sunday through Friday. Game day crime stats rose this week, including a season record number of minor-in-possessions.
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ASMSU finance committee elects chairs
ASMSU’s Finance Committee picked its chair and vice-chair at an earlier September meeting in uncontested elections.