MICHIGAN
East Lansing land sale to appear on Nov. 5 election ballot
The City of East Lansing added a land sale question to the ballot for the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
MSU
Peaceful protests to take place at Hannah Administration Building this weekend
In light of the recent racist incidents reported on Michigan State University's campus, two peaceful protests have been scheduled for this upcoming weekend — one on Friday before the Board of Trustees meeting, and one on Sunday.
MSU
Second Board of Trustees meeting of the academic year to take place Friday
The second MSU Board of Trustees meeting of the school year will take place on Friday at 8 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Five culture shocks for Michigan State students from rural towns
Rural students share their perspective on the drastic change in experience from their hometown to their new college town.
MSU
Communication Arts and Sciences to host forum regarding recent racist survey
After an MSU Sona survey with racist, homophobic and transphobic slurs was released and received backlash from the university community, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences announced it will be holding a forum on Oct. 29.
MSU
Racist incidents prompt community discussion, plans for protests on campus
After two reported racist incidents on Michigan State's campus this week, students and members of the community held a forum to discuss their concerns. Two protests are also scheduled for this upcoming weekend.
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MSU community responds to racial discrimination incidents at community forum
Community members responded to multiple racial discrimination incidents on MSU's campus and in East Lansing at a community forum.
MICHIGAN
Nessel joins antitrust investigation into Facebook
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined an antitrust investigation into Facebook concerning anti-competitive practices and abuse of personal data.
MICHIGAN
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Michigan gerrymandering case
A Supreme Court gerrymandering ruling delays district redrawing until 2022.
MSU
MSU Sona survey features racist content, President Stanley responds
Michigan State is facing backlash after the university's Sona survey website included prompts containing racist, transphobic, xenophobic and homophobic slurs. The survey was meant to study evaluations of social media posts, measuring them in terms of their aggressiveness and offensiveness.
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REHS sends apology email after calling racist incident on campus a 'Halloween prank'
Executive Director of REHS Dr. Ray Gasser sent out an email to the MSU community, apologizing about an incident that happened in Bryan Hall over the weekend and how it was originally deemed as a "Halloween prank" by REHS.
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ELPD investigating destruction of MSU Hillel's Sukkah over the weekend
Two men trespassed on the property of MSU Hillel and destroyed their Sukkah on Saturday around 1 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Parking embezzlement under ELPD investigation
ELPD is investigating embezzlement within the city's parking deparment
MSU
New group 'The Wander Society' looks to provide MSU students with hiking experiences
Michigan State’s first hiking club, The Wander Society, is coming to terms with the struggles of establishing a new student organization.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County dismissed FIJI sexual assault case
Ignham County dismissed a case concerning a reported sexual assault at Phi Gamma Delta.
MSU
Racial hate incident on Michigan State's campus being investigated
A student reported an incident in Bryan Hall at Michigan State involving a toilet paper noose taped to a resident’s door on Friday. The MSUPD is currently investigating the incident.
NEWS
The 1909: State reps call for MSU Board of Trustees to cooperate in AG inquiry, ELPS opt-out of state abortion regulation
In the series opener, The State News takes a further look into East Lansing public schools decision to opt-out of state abortion regulation, the state representatives call on Trustees to cooperate in AG investigation and MSUPD releases name and details regarding an on-campus death.
MICHIGAN
Downtown dispensary Pincanna to open spring 2020
Picanna, East Lansing's soon-to-be downtown dispensary, plans for a spring 2020 opening.
MICHIGAN
20-year-old moped driver dies in collision near MSU
A 20-year-old moped driver died in a collision near Michigan State's campus Friday, Oct. 18.
MSU
ASMSU discusses bike-share funds, ICE at General Assembly meeting
ASMSU sat for a General Assembly meeting Thursday night to discuss the reallocation of bike-share funds, ICE protocol on campus and constituent communication.