MICHIGAN
Whitmer prohibits assembly exceeding 250 people until early April due to COVID-19
Public gatherings with more than 250 people are banned until April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Sheriff's Office suspends non-criminal fingerprinting services amid COVID-19 concerns
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office has suspended fingerprinting for the general public for non-court related instances due to COVID-19, according to a press release from Ingham County. The decision to suspend this service stems from concerns of spreading the virus.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer closes K-12 schools following 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered a three week closure of K-12 schools beginning Monday, March 16, following multiple public addresses this week. Positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan total at 12.
BASKETBALL
NCAA cancels March Madness, Big Ten cancels tournaments, freeze spring sports
All sporting activities for the spring have been cancelled.
MSU
Coronavirus timeline: How news of its impact on MSU’s campus evolved
News of the disease and its impact on campus has evolved over time, from statements saying MSU's risk of exposure is unlikely to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declaring a state of emergency to the World Health Organization calling the coronavirus a pandemic.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing bars packed following in-person class cancellation
“I think when people are bored they need something to do.”
MSU
Coronavirus update: Multiple MSU campus events have been cancelled
In the wake of Michigan State's decision to cancel in-person classes due to COVID-19, more events have been rescheduled or canceled.
COMMENTARY
Amid suspended classes, The State News will continue to inform you
In a time of uncertainty, what we can assure you of is this: The State News isn’t going anywhere.
MICHIGAN
2020 Michigan primary turnout matched 2018 on MSU's campus
How did voter turnout fair on MSU's campus? Election officials, city clerk weigh in.
MICHIGAN
Trends from an on-campus exit poll
The State News interviewed about 80 Michigan State students after voting to ask about their ballots.
MICHIGAN
Biden wins primary, students react with support for Sanders
MSU students talk about their preferred Democratic candidate and why they voted for them, along with some reactions on the outcome of the primaries.
MICHIGAN
Downtown EL land sale, mental health services, more ballot initiatives pass in Michigan primary
All six ballot questions presented to East Lansing voters passed at the March 10 presidential primary election.
SPOTLIGHT
Tower Guard, disabilities resource center work to make MSU more accessible
Aiming to make the university equally accessible to all students, Michigan State offers a variety of resources and programs.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer holds coronavirus news conference, encourages good hygiene and preparedness
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed Coronavirus concerns in news conference; encourages good hygiene and preparedness.
MICHIGAN
ELPD sends internal investigation of alleged excessive force to state police
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, has sent a pending internal investigation of alleged excessive force to the Michigan State Police for review and a potential criminal investigation, according to a press release Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
BREAKING: NCAA tournament, Big Ten tournament will not have spectators
March Madness. No fans.
MSU
Coronavirus update: What MSU students living on campus need to know
Michigan State released an update to students about dining halls and on-campus housing.
NEWS
The 1909: Michigan State suspends in-person classes due to COVID-19, more information
Michigan State President Samuel Stanley Jr. sent out an email to the university community Wednesday morning announcing that the university will be suspending face-to-face classes.
MSU
MSU is online in response to COVID-19, how have students reacted?
Michigan State canceled in-person classes after two cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 were confimed in the state. Here's how students reacted.
MSU
Michigan State suspends in-person classes until April 20
MSU suspended in-person classes following cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, including an individual linked to campus.