MSU
RHS to hold town hall for furloughed students
Residential and Hospitality Services announced that they will be holding a town hall for furloughed student workers.
MICHIGAN
'We're still in this pandemic': mayor extends local state of emergency and mask order, encourages testing
The mask requirement extends to the outdoor, public spaces within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority. The requirement would have ended on Tuesday. The newly extended order is currently in place for seven additional days.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Circuit and Probate Courts delay all jury trials until November
With rising COVID-19 cases in Ingham County, Chief Judge Richard Garcia of the 30th Circuit Court and the Ingham County Probate Court issued an order halting jury trials in the two courts until November. Anyone scheduled for trials before Nov. 2 is not required to report.
FOOTBALL
11 Michigan State athletes test postive for COVID-19
As football season approaches, 11 Michigan State athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing.
MSU
Spartan Solidarity Network releases list of demands regarding RHS student worker furloughs
The Spartan Solidarity Network started a petition Tuesday, Sept. 29, following a listening session that occurred Sept. 25. The petition includes a list of eight demands of the university.
MICHIGAN
ICHD cites concern of drop in testing as MSU cases drop
From Sept. 7 to Sept. 15, the average number of daily cases linked to MSU was 91. In the days following an emergency placing 39 large East Lansing properties under quarantine, the average number of positive cases fell to about 15.
MICHIGAN
How EL restaurants are surviving amid the global pandemic
Restaurants that recently opened either for the first time or reopened this summer are experiencing new challenges to ensure the survival of their businesses. Business is slow, but the restaurants are able to stay afloat through loyal customers and curbside pickup options.
LIFE
Falling down the rabbit hole: a deep look into the appeal of conspiracy theories
Truthfully, misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories have been built into social belief patterns that are nearly impossible to dismantle.
MSU
Homecoming Committee members, attendee speak on online transition
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.
FOOTBALL
Upcoming football season's impact on MSU athletics budget
“My sense is that with the cuts we’ve put in place, playing the amount of football we’re planning on playing, with the TV revenue — but not revenue from tickets and other things — we should be able to break even for this year,” Beekman said.
MICHIGAN
Patriarche Park renovations to be celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday
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.
MSU
Trustee Brianna Scott provides clarity, advice regarding university decisions regarding COVID-19
Trustee Brianna Scott answered questions regarding tuition rates, teaching policies, international student inclusion, the spring semester and football.
MICHIGAN
AG launches investigation into Unlock Michigan, spokesperson calls it a sham
The investigation launched after complaints from Michigan residents who said they were deceived by those gathering Unlock Michigan petition signatures.
MSU
'Now what?': Furloughed RHS student employees react, worry about financial stability
"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."
MICHIGAN
City of East Lansing launches new municipal website
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.
MSU
DHS proposes 2-year duration of status limit on international student, researcher, journalist visas
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."
MICHIGAN
Pleasantrees offers East Lansing's first recreational marijuana location
The establishment opened on July 17 as the only operating medical facility in East Lansing. On Sept. 26, they opened for recreational use.
MICHIGAN
Movie theaters, bowling alleys and arcades to open statewide October 9
Other facilities permitted to reopen Oct. 9 include performance venues, other indoor theaters, indoor climbing, trampoline parks, bingo halls, and arcades.
MSU
JMCSS releases statement of condemnation against MSU RHS, demands rehire and apology
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.
MICHIGAN
EL T-shirt store RetroDuck teams up with local businesses during COVID-19 financial crisis
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.