This year, Homecoming made the virtual transition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Homecoming Committee Chair Regina Cross, Committee Member Madison Packer and attendee Cindy Baswell talk about the transition.
The renovation of East Lansing's Patriarche Park will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at 3 p.m. and will feature guest speakers Mayor Aaron Stephens, Parks, Recreation and Arts Director Tim McCaffrey, and the president of the East Lansing Baseball Club, Alan Wilk.
Trustee Brianna Scott answered questions regarding tuition rates, teaching policies, international student inclusion, the spring semester and football.
The investigation launched after complaints from Michigan residents who said they were deceived by those gathering Unlock Michigan petition signatures.
"I usually would rely on that job to pay my rent and pay for my groceries," English senior Carly Lize said. "I work another job on campus, but luckily that one was okay. I needed both jobs to be able to make rent, so I was panicked at first."
On Friday, Sept. 25, the city of East Lansing launched a brand new website interface that is more accessible and easier to navigate, according to a release from the city.
The DHS proposal said applications for extensions of stay could be approved if "additional time needed is due to a compelling academic reason, documented medical illness or medical condition, or circumstance that was beyond the student’s control."
The establishment opened on July 17 as the only operating medical facility in East Lansing. On Sept. 26, they opened for recreational use.
Other facilities permitted to reopen Oct. 9 include performance venues, other indoor theaters, indoor climbing, trampoline parks, bingo halls, and arcades.
JMC Student Senate released a statement condemning RHS for furloughing its student employees and demanded the university to rehire all of the employees affected, as well as formally apologize to them. The Senate received support from 14 other student organizations.
A local T-shirt shop is partnering with restaurants and businesses in the East Lansing area. They are selling $20 T-shirts with businesses' designs on them, and $5 from each purchase is donated to that business.
JMC Student Senate will release a statement of condemnation Friday against recent Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) action to furlough over 700 students. The Senate already has signatures from 13 student organizations in support.
On Thursday, presidents of MSU, UM, and Wayne State met to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has meant for university research, but also made predictions about the pandemic in 2021.
The City of East Lansing City Council unanimously approved City Manager George Lahanas's new contract and a new city attorney's contract with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Law Firm will replace current City Attorney Tom Yeadon effective from Oct. 1.
Four of the development's 25 leased apartments are rented by those under the 55+ age range. The management will have 60 days to correct this violation.
While the candidates agreed on a variety of topics — including the safety and security of absentee voting and general COVID-19 relief plans — they sparred over partisanship throughout the debate.
Brian Mosallam opened up about his plan if reelected, his response to the Larry Nassar scandal and Big Ten football returning.
The virtual rally was held in celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 22.
Over 30% of registered Michigan voters have requested an absentee ballot for Nov. 3.
Former East Lansing Police Department officer and captain, Kim Johnson will be stepping into his role as the new ELPD Chief replacing Interim Chief Steve Gonzalez beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Johnson has served for three decades with ELPD until his retirement in 2012 from his position as the captain of the department.