"We just want equality. We want accountability, and we want transparency ... and it's so good that the community has come together to show us support," East Lansing resident Farhan Sheikh-Omar said.
Students react largely in support of national unrest.
Members of the community aided in clean-up efforts following a Lansing protest against police-brutality that escalated yesterday evening.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the entire state of Michigan will be entering Phase 4 — the “improving stage" — of her “MI Safe Start” plan as COVID-19 case and death numbers continue to decline in the state.
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
Amid widespread protests across the country, a protest against police brutality was held on Sunday morning at the Michigan Capitol.
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
The time for objectivity and neutrality is over in this case, because being a journalist also means being a voice and providing a platform for those who can’t speak, for the oppressed, for those who need their voices heard and their stories told. Being a journalist and person of color means all of that tenfold.
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.
Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the university is aware of the possible intrusion.
The Michigan House approved legislation on Wednesday that would allow student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
It's official — MSU students will return to the East Lansing campus this fall.
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution in a virtual meeting May 26 to form a committee that will eventually create the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission.
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
Following catastrophic flooding in Midland, MSU students from the area share what the community has faced and how it has responded.