MICHIGAN
State calls last witness in gay marriage trial
DETROIT - The state of Michigan rested its case in DeBoer v. Snyder Thursday afternoon in federal court.
MICHIGAN
Social research remains centerpiece in trial challenging same-sex rights
DETROIT - Attorneys for the state of Michigan continued to wield scholarly critique as their weapon of choice Wednesday in the trial challenging Michigan’s restrictions on same-sex couples.Tuesday’s proceedings began with an aggressive cross-examination of state witness and economist Joseph Price by plaintiff attorney Dana Nessel.
MICHIGAN
Council approves changes to snow removal ordinance
The responsibility of removing snow in East Lansing now will fall on property owners rather than tenants, according to an adjusted city ordinance.
MICHIGAN
Student files lawsuit against East Lansing police officers for conduct in 2010 incident
A MSU student is suing the East Lansing Police Department in federal court, according to court documents.The case involves two officers and Justin Socha, a 38-year-old MSU student who claims two East Lansing police officers coerced him and a friend into spreading glass behind car tires in a parking lot and later wrongfully arrested him.
NEWS
Attorneys debate terrorism charge at Casteel sentencing
Raulie Casteel, the MSU alumnus convicted of the I-96 shootings, was sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison on Monday at the Livingston County Circuit Courthouse.
MICHIGAN
Livingston County judge gives I-96 shooter up to 44 years in prison for terrorism, assault
Convicted I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel was sentenced to 16-40 years for terrorism and 2.5-4 years for felony assault Monday afternoon in Livingston County District Court. Casteel, 44, went on a shooting spree along the I-96 corridor, shooting at motorists across several different counties. In February, the MSU alumnus was sentenced to 6.5 to 10 years in prison in Oakland County for multiple assault and weapons charges after accepting a plea deal. Although Casteel's mental state often was the subject during his trial proceedings, the diminished capacity plea to lessen charges based on mental illness was eliminated in Michigan in 2012.Casteel was found to have delusional disorder following a court-ordered independent evaluation.
MICHIGAN
Federal investigation may be linked to 2010 rape allegations involving two basketball players
The federal investigation into MSU’s handling of sexual assault complaints stems from assault in August 2010 in Wonders Hall, a university official confirmed Friday.
MSU
Professor recovers from fire-related injuries
After several days of treatment, music professor Jonathan Reed was released from the hospital after suffering from severe burns.
MSU
Latino groups exhibit culture
Latino student groups danced their way through Thursday evening at their third annual Latino Greek Exhibition in Snyder Phillips Hall.
MSU
Art project brings secrets to MSU
Secrets are meant to be kept unknown by others, but for some people secrets can be exposed only in an artsy way.
MSU
Front desks to stop providing change
Beginning March 7, service centers on campus are changing the services they provide to students, including no longer providing change or stamps.
MICHIGAN
Lansing kicks off annual Relay for Life
To kick off the start of this year’s Relay for Life, Lansing residents and cancer survivors came together to inform people on how to get involved in the relay which will take place this summer.
MICHIGAN
Investigation: Office of Civil Rights reps meet with student groups
As a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to investigate MSU’s handling of alleged sexual assault and sexual violence complaints, representatives from the department’s Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, are visiting campus this week to hear from students.Department of Education spokesman Jim Bradshaw told The State News Monday that it is currently investigating Title IX sexual harassment and violence complaints that are pending against MSU. Neither the OCR nor MSU have provided additional information regarding the claims.
MSU
Yoga event meant to help students with body image
For Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Spartan Body Pride hosted a free yoga event to help students build a healthier relationship with their body.
MSU
International students take on spring break
Whether it’s having “me time,” helping others or enjoying the sun, international students often have different ideas of what it means to have a good time during spring break.
MSU
Students turn Brody scraps into compost
They walk around campus and go to classes. Many of them live in the residence halls and enjoy living and working with animals. Just one more thing: their pets are worms.
MICHIGAN
City officials discuss changes in student housing
City officials are in the early stages of plans to replace some of the MSU family housing facilities.
MICHIGAN
Trayvon Martin's attorney comes to Lansing
On the day before the second anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, the Martin family’s attorney Benjamin L. Crump gave a speech to law students at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, advising them to use their education to make the world a better place.