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MSU Extension offers free Adulting 101 courses starting July 12
Adulting 101 courses are available online to individuals across the state of Michigan July 12, July 19, July 26 and Aug. 2.
SPORTS
Swim and dive supporters organize reinstatement proposal following meeting with administration
A group from Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive organized a reinstatement proposal with statistics and a list of prospective donors to rebut reasons for the cutting of the swim and dive program. They will meet with directors from University Advancement and the Spartan Fund on July 20 to discuss their proposal.
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Biden, Whitmer push for federal action to protect abortion rights following Roe v. Wade
While Biden does not have the power to restore the rights that Roe v. Wade guaranteed, abortion-rights advocates have been calling on the White House to do more for abortion access.
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LGBTQ+ visibility in healthcare: How MSU is working to bridge the gap for LGBTQ+ patients
While Pride month may have drawn to a close, the work of Michigan State University scientists in creating a more equitable world for the LGBTQIA+ community has not.
MICHIGAN
ELPL's 'Ocean of Possibilities': The Summer Reading Program for Everyone
The East Lansing Public Library's 2022 Summer Reading Program, titled "Ocean of Possibilities," encourages the exploration of new worlds through books for people of all ages.
MICHIGAN
City of East Lansing approves increased fines for metered parking violations
According to a press release, the purpose of the fine increase is to incentivize visitors to use downtown parking facilities including parking garages and non-metered spaces for short-term parking rather than metered parking spaces.
SPORTS
‘Hall of fame, that's forever’: Draymond Green to be inducted into MSU Hall of Fame in September
Green is the eighth person in history to be chosen for induction during the first year of eligibility.
SPORTS
James Caan, beloved actor and former MSU student, dies at 82
Before Caan graced the big screen, he was a student-athlete at MSU who studied economics and played football under legendary head coach Duffy Daugherty in 1956. After his year in East Lansing, he moved out to New York to pursue his acting career.
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State of Michigan approves funding increase for university
The State of Michigan approved a funding increase for Michigan State University in its 2022-23 fiscal year budget. This is the largest increase in over 10 years: an additional $72.2 million for campus projects and programs.
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Lily Wathen: MSU student reflects on her experience at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting
The latest mass shooting that shocked the masses was closer to home than you think. MSU student Lily Wathen and her family were caught in the crossfire in Highland Park, Illinois.
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Lansing Green Dot Stables to temporarily close, in hopes of reopening or selling by the fall
Green Dot Stables' second location in Lansing, Michigan set to close it's doors on Aug. 10. while looking into other options.
LIFE
'It was my survival': Local drag queen talks changing drag culture in Lansing
“I just want people to be happy and these kids to be safe, I’ll do whatever I can to make sure kids have a safe space,” Lansing drag queen Erik Rogers said.
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Detroit Apple Developer Academy celebrates first graduating class
Last year, Michigan State University collaborated with Apple Inc. to introduce North America’s first Apple Developer Academy. On Thursday morning, the Academy celebrated its very first graduating class: a diverse group of individuals aged 18 to 64.
LIFE
Pride Collection rankings: From celebration to performance
Throughout June, pride collections fill the shelves of major corporations. Which ones are celebrating effectively and which ones are phoning in a political statement?
MICHIGAN
National tampon shortage impacts Greater Lansing area
MSU supply chain management professor Jason Miller said one cause of this shortage is a lack of materials, including cotton, which is a key component in manufacturing tampons.
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Permanent fencing along Red Cedar to be installed where Brendan Santo fell
“The safety of our campus community is and always will be the most important for our students, our community and those who visit campus,” Olsen said in a statement.
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MSU Office of Sustainability to host volunteer Pollinator Garden Weed Pull
MSU's Office of Sustainability is looking for volunteers to help pull weeds at MSU's Pollinator Garden along the River Trail, from 12-1p.m. on Thursday, June 30.
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Michigan State University and Merit Network's ‘MOON-Light’ program awarded $10.5 million in federal funding
MOON-Light will provide service providers with high-performance transport to reduce their costs and accelerate their projects while providing those without modern internet service, with that internet service.
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Sexual harassment survivor speaks out about abuse, encourages other survivors to report
“It’s also important to me because I’m using my ability,” Sliwinski said. “I’m not afraid of him. That’s the thing. Some of these girls are afraid of him because of what he did to them and I’m not. I’m kind of using this report as a way for these girls to get justice from him.”
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The battle continues: Abortion-rights, anti-abortion advocates rally after SCOTUS decision
Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the battle continued as people came to the Capitol to protest, while others headed to the Hall of Justice to celebrate.