COMMENTARY
Column: New downtown Target converted a non-believer
"I never thought I’d want the Target in downtown. But I was wrong."
SPOTLIGHT
#Fixtheflatrate: Black Student Alliance calls for accessible tuition model
Though the newly-implemented flat rate tuition model financially benefits those taking more than 15 credits, students taking 12 to 14 credits saw — and will continue to see — larger tuition bills than usual. And students are speaking out.
NEWS
VIDEO: Thrifting in Lansing: Metro Retro
Kaitlyn Kelley from The State News walks us through some tips for thrift shopping at Metro Retro, a local vintage clothing store located in Old Town. Ezra Kelly discusses how Metro Retro selects its merchandise.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing announces new planning director
East Lansing announced Tom Fehrenbach as the city's planning, building and development director.
MSU
Melissa Woo is named as MSU's new chief information officer
Melissa Woo will be MSU's new senior vice president and chief information officer, replacing Rob McCurdy.
MICHIGAN
Dragon boat racing ignites Hawk Island Park
The annual Dragon Boat Race was held on Sept. 15, 2019 at Hawk Island Park in Lansing.
MSU
Michigan State names interim provost following June Youatt's resignation
Teresa A. Sullivan will be filling in for the position while MSU searches for a permanent replacement after former Provost June Youatt resigned.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: Lisa Babcock
Lawyer and former reporter Lisa Babcock is the sixth and final city council candidate The State News has interviewed as a part of a feature series for the Nov. 5 election.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Welcomes the World to take place Sept. 20
The 10th anniversary of East Lansing Welcomes the World will be held at the East Lansing Public Library on Sept. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
MSU
MSU Trustees Ferguson and Scott secure Muskegon development
Trustees Ferguson and Scott partnered to develop a mixed-use property in downtown Muskegon.
MICHIGAN
ELPD responds to lockdown at East Lansing High School
ELPD responded to threatening language on the walls of East Lansing High School. This is a developing story.
MSU
President Stanley's meetings with survivors rescheduled
The dates President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. scheduled to meet with survivors have been changed.
MICHIGAN
Foster Coffee to open Landmark location
Foster Coffee hosts taste test to preview their opening at Landmark in downtown East Lansing.
MSU
Joseph Salem becomes dean of university libraries
Joseph Salem — former director of libraries and university librarian at MSU — was named dean of university libraries by the Michigan State Board of Trustees at their meeting September 6.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: Mark Meadows
Will East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows convince East Lansing voters to give him another term on city council?
MICHIGAN
Free speech bill passes State House committee
A bill aiming to protect students' free speech at universities and colleges in Michigan has made progress in the State House.
SPOTLIGHT
Mark Dantonio: The moments that molded a milestone
One win away. As he draws nearer to becoming the winningest coach in MSU football history, here’s a look at how Coach Mark Dantonio conquers on and off the field.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing couple hikes across state to help Flint
East Lansing residents Madeleine and Ross March-Meenagh completed a 220-mile trek of the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail to raise money and awareness for the Flint water crisis.
MICHIGAN
Sister Cities International seeks East Lansing partnership
The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission requested a partnership with East Lansing involving funding and commission representation.
MICHIGAN
Conversion therapy banned by East Lansing City Council
Conversion therapy was formally banned by the East Lansing City Council and includes penalties for violating the ordinance.