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East Lansing bars prepare for reopened dining areas
East Lansing bars reopen with social distancing restrictions Monday.
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East Lansing 54B District Court set to reopen among other city facilities
This marks some of the first steps of reopening the city following the local state of emergency that Mayor Ruth Beier declared on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MSU health care colleges invest in visualization table to improve clinical learning
Currently, MSU has only purchased one Sectra Table but could purchase more.
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What to know before going to a protest
The history of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what you should know before going to a protest.
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'Respect our wishes or resign': Protesters march to Lansing mayor's house with demands
To push for change faster, Birdsong and a group of protesters marched to Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s house and demanded that he make changes or resign.
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MSU students share thoughts, concerns about Michigan reopening amid COVID-19
“Before you decide that the virus isn't a problem, research it,” MSU junior Annie Kidder said. “See what health officials are saying and not just what other people are telling you.”
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East Lansing requests Ingham County to review ELPD use of force footage
The review regards an arrest made by the East Lansing Police Department in December
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MSU reviewing how to apply new Title IX regulations as Whitmer, Nessel join national lawsuit
Attorney General Nessel and Gov. Whitmer joined 17 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against new Title IX regulations.
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Traveling muralist to bring 'positive, creative inspiration' to East Lansing with upcoming art
This summer, traveling muralist Lauren Asta will check Michigan off of her list with a project she will complete in downtown East Lansing.
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Gov. Whitmer announces support for police reform plans amid protests
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced her support for policy initiatives geared toward police reform in the state.
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Gov. Whitmer announces Phase 5 reopening plans
The move follows the advancement of the entire state into Phase 4.
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Michigan State's incoming freshmen to attend online New Student Orientation
Each module in the virtual NSO will take about an hour to complete.
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Michigan Senate passes bill to set new law enforcement training standards
The bill would require new standards to be set for training in de-escalation techniques, implicit bias and mental health screening for law enforcement.
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'Cause change': Peaceful protesters march in Lansing, honor George Floyd
The protest began at the Michigan Capitol, followed by a march down Michigan Avenue that found its way back to the Capitol steps.
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Health experts reject claims of U.S. COVID-19 cases in December, January
Was that December sickness the coronavirus? Experts say no.
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How MSU's reopening plans compare to other Michigan universities
Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan are the closest comparisons.
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A look into what led a tenured math professor to be fired by Michigan State
Selman Akbulut alleged years of discrimination, he was found in violation of university teaching policies
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'Rise up': Lansing protest preaches communication, love
“I came here today to show my support and participate in a show of solidarity with people to express their anger over what happened to George Floyd and all of the unarmed people who are killed by police all the time," protester Jordan Davis said.
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'We're Next': East Lansing peaceful protest aims to provoke community action, change
"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.