Larceny investigation underway at Anthony Hall

Michigan State University Police are responding to a larceny complaint at Anthony Hall, according to a tweet from MSUPD.

Board votes to establish African American and African Studies department

At its Feb. 15 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a proposal to establish a Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State.

MSU Pride People of Color Coalition provides community for LGBTQ students

The Pride People of Color Coalition participates in a number of initiatives, activities and events to ensure MSU students of color have a place to come together within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Students push for BS in Economics degree to qualify as STEM major

Optional Practical Training —  the amount of time international students are permitted to remain in the United States to work after graduating from MSU — for any other major besides STEM is about one year. For STEM majors, it lasts about three years.

Temporary healing assistance fund will reimburse survivors soon

An interim healing assistance fund will open to reimburse survivors of Larry Nassar while discussions on a permanent fund continue, the MSU Board of Trustees announced at its Friday meeting. 

Barrio Tacos to open East Lansing location in Center City

Barrio Tacos — a Cleveland-based restaurant offering custom-made tacos — will be making its way to East Lansing as part of the Center City project. 

City of East Lansing to close for President's Day

In observance of Presidents' Day, certain East Lansing offices and facilities will be closed on Feb. 18.

Returning convict discussion and bill drafting tour visits Lansing

A statewide discussion of the struggles ex-convicts face when rejoining society made a stop in Lansing this week, in an effort to pass legislation allowing felony charges to be expunged.

Competition heats up to open dispensary on Grand River Avenue

Four applicants want to open dispensaries within three blocks of each other. One of them may be trying to shut the others out by opening a liquor store.

East Lansing city officials consider scooter regulations and fees

East Lansing officials are considering increased regulations on electric scooter companies — including a downtown speed limit, additional fees and a curfew — before the scooters make their return this spring.

MSU professor, student resist sexualization of Latinas in media

Latina Spartans say the representation of women like them in the media is often over-sexualized and inaccurate. Here's what two of them are doing to combat the stereotypes they encounter.

Valentine's Day and Tinder: How Generation Z loves

With the introduction of dating apps like Tinder, having an on-campus love life has never been easier — but some lament the loss of "organic" love through personal interaction. 

MSU in the 80s: X-rated films in Wells Hall, porn shot on campus

In the mid-80s, X-rated film showings across campus led to hostility from university officials, two lawsuits, American Civil Liberties Union involvement and the shooting of a pornographic movie on campus.

Work spouses: Defining the relationship

They are one of the first people you see in the morning, your lunchtime companion and gossip buddy. They are work spouses.

Finding red flags using relationship science

Dildo bill flops: A look back at last year's 'odd' ASMSU discussion

“I still think about that a lot, when I tell people about my time at ASMSU." 

Park Place heights, dispensaries the focus at Tuesday's city council

A height limit expansion was approved, public hearings for marijuana dispensaries were set and fireworks regulations were aligned with state law at Tuesday's East Lansing City Council meeting.

E.L. mulling resident input on parks and recreation priorities

At the first community input meeting, city officials heard from residents about their preferred update to the five-year parks and recreation plan. The next meeting is March 7.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives first State of the State address

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the State address Tuesday, laying out her political objectives for the year — including a plan offering two free years of community college. 

Lansing updates criteria for Phase 2 of city's dispensary licensure

Changes to the scoring criteria for provisioning centers in Lansing's medical marijuana dispensary licensure process will be made after March 15 or later, the city clerk's office announced.