MICHIGAN
Potter Park Zoo wins diversity award
Potter Park Zoo wins Excellence in Diversity Award, the second of its kind in 2019.
MICHIGAN
VIDEO: Lansing Climate Strike
People of all ages joined together at the Lansing Capital Sept. 20 with a common goal, to reverse climate change. Extinction Rebellion, a climate activist group, was founded in the U.K. last year and is spreading globally. The local Extinction Rebellion chapter is just a few weeks old but is looking forward to working with individuals in the East Lansing community.
MICHIGAN
300 Gotcha scooters to arrive Monday Sept. 23
300 Gotcha scooters will arrive on campus Monday, Sept. 23 after months of delay.
SPORTS
Ex-football staffer: Dantonio was warned before recruit's sexual assault arrest
Court testimony alleges Michigan State Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio was warned multiple times that Auston Robertson, as a recruit, had a violent sexual criminal record, according to a report by ESPN. Robertson was later sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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LSAT to go digital this month
The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is going digital this month. "Don't let the digital format freak you out," Glen Stohr, Kaplan LSAT teacher and senior manager for online design, said. “Get familiar with it, learn how to use it effectively and it’ll actually be to your advantage. "
MICHIGAN
Citywide Lansing mural festival takes place through Sept. 21
Below the Stacks is hosting a citywide mural festival in Lansing through Saturday Sept. 21.
MICHIGAN
MSU health physicist sentenced 2 years probation on bestiality charges
Former MSU health physicist Joseph Hattey collapsed in court after being sentenced to two years of probation and a $575 fine for a bestiality charge.
MICHIGAN
Coffee and Conversation to discuss LGBTQ+ rights Sept. 22
Coffee & Conversation will discuss LGBTQ+ issues and rights at Blue Owl Coffee Sept. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
MSU
Your guide to finding a job on Michigan State's campus
With the school year starting, jobs are now being filled across campus. But where should you start?
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Candlelight vigil held at The Rock on Farm Lane for MSU alumnus
Fraternity brothers and friends gathered around The Rock on Farm Lane on Wednesday night to hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Jeremy Swiatek, a 2018 MSU graduate who died this past weekend in Illinois.
MICHIGAN
From Michigan to Washington, D.C., flavored vape ban affects nation
The Trump administration announced that it's planning to ban flavored vape products, but the move has been met with skepticism.
MSU
'Aladdin' tickets are on sale at Wharton Center
Tickets for "Aladdin" are now on sale at the Wharton Center.
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Ribbon cutting for new Media Innovation Lab to take place Thursday
A new Media Innovation Lab created by MSU and WKAR will have a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, followed by other events.
MICHIGAN
MSU medical resident Michael Phinn sentenced for sexual assault charges
Former MSU medical resident Michael Phinn was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for four charges including second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
COMMENTARY
Column: New downtown Target converted a non-believer
"I never thought I’d want the Target in downtown. But I was wrong."
SPOTLIGHT
#Fixtheflatrate: Black Student Alliance calls for accessible tuition model
Though the newly-implemented flat rate tuition model financially benefits those taking more than 15 credits, students taking 12 to 14 credits saw — and will continue to see — larger tuition bills than usual. And students are speaking out.
NEWS
VIDEO: Thrifting in Lansing: Metro Retro
Kaitlyn Kelley from The State News walks us through some tips for thrift shopping at Metro Retro, a local vintage clothing store located in Old Town. Ezra Kelly discusses how Metro Retro selects its merchandise.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing announces new planning director
East Lansing announced Tom Fehrenbach as the city's planning, building and development director.
MSU
Melissa Woo is named as MSU's new chief information officer
Melissa Woo will be MSU's new senior vice president and chief information officer, replacing Rob McCurdy.
MICHIGAN
Dragon boat racing ignites Hawk Island Park
The annual Dragon Boat Race was held on Sept. 15, 2019 at Hawk Island Park in Lansing.