MICHIGAN
WATCH: 56th annual East Lansing Art Festival takes place downtown
The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival took place Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 in downtown East Lansing.
MSU
Two former MSU women's basketball players among charged in healing fund fraud
Two former Michigan State women's basketball players — Maxann Reese of Dallas, Texas and Donita Johnson of New Baltimore — are among the seven people charged with fraud in connection with the university's Healing Assistance Fund set up to assist survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
MICHIGAN
Target on Grand River to open July 21, will hire about 80 employees
The Target being built in East Lansing on Grand River Avenue as part of the Center City Project will officially open on July 21, 2019. The store is already beginning to hire 80 team members to "help deliver a great shopping experience for guests," according to a press release from the City of East Lansing.
MSU
WATCH: Tenth annual Woofer Walk & 5k takes place on campus
On Saturday, May 18 the Ingham County Animal Shelter hosted the tenth annual Woofer Walk & 5k in support of the Ingham County Shelter Fund and Animal Care Fund.
MICHIGAN
Section of Albert Avenue closed for construction through Wednesday
Albert Avenue — from Division Street to Bailey Street — will be closed to traffic for construction from Monday until Wednesday this week, according a City of East Lansing press release.
MSU
'Know More @ MSU' survey details student and faculty opinions of RVSM on campus
The Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workshop at Michigan State conducted the Know More @ MSU survey, which focused on "measuring the culture, perceptions and policies associated with RVSM among undergraduate students, graduate/professional students, faculty and staff on campus," a university press release said.
SPORTS
Report: LJ Scott may be leaving football behind
Former Michigan State running back L.J. Scott left the Cleveland Browns and might be quitting football altogether just days after signing as an undrafted free agent, according to a report Wednesday from WFMJ TV in Youngstown, Ohio.
MSU
Mural titled 'The Groovy Opportunity' painted on the corner of Division and Albert
Students and faculty in the MSU Department of Art, Art History and Design are in the process of painting a colorful mural titled “The Groovy Opportunity” on the back of the parking structure at the corner of Division Street and Albert Avenue. The mural will align with the East Lansing Art Festival, which will take place May 18 and May 19.
MSU
East Lansing Art Festival to take place this weekend
The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival will take place Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown East Lansing.
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'Hamilton' to open at Wharton Center tonight, cast to perform at The Loft May 27
The Broadway hit musical "Hamilton" opens in East Lansing at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts tonight at 7:30 p.m. The cast will also be performing at a special concert titled "Hamilton 90's Block Party" to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at The Loft in Lansing on May 27.
MSU
Arrest warrants issued in fraud investigation into the Healing Assistance Fund
Seven arrest warrants have been issued in connection with fraudulent claims to Michigan State's Healing Assistance Fund, according to a press release from the MSU Police Department.
MSU
Acting President Satish Udpa back at work after health incident
Michigan State Acting President Satish Udpa has returned to work after he fell during a May 3 commencement ceremony, university spokesperson Emily Guerrant said.
MSU
Acting President Satish Udpa hospitalized after falling at commencement ceremony
Michigan State Acting President Satish Udpa has been hospitalized after falling on stage during a commencement ceremony for advanced degree candidates Friday.
NEWS
SNEWSCAST: A conversation with editors-in-chief, old and new
In the special season wrap-up of SNEWSCAST, we interview Editor-in-Chief Marie Weidmayer about the top stories of this school year and discuss what's to come with incoming Editor-in-Chief Madison O'Connor.
FEATURES
'Fashion is a way to express yourself': Students talk designs at VIM show
Designers and MSU students Mikayla Frick and Kitty Johnson talk about their pieces and how they express themselves through fashion.
MSU
ASMSU's Cookie Rifiotis reflects on her presidency, talks leadership
Political theory and constitutional democracy senior Cookie Rifiotis worked multiple different positions within the organization before serving as the student body president her final year.
MICHIGAN
Public panel draws input on substance abuse, child neglect solutions
Panelists spoke on intersecting solutions to drug abuse, child abuse and neglect in Michigan at a public hearing at Lansing's Central United Methodist Church April 25.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council approves lone downtown dispensary
The East Lansing City Council approved CA-East Lansing’s application to open a downtown dispensary during its April 23 meeting.
MSU
Spring 2019: A semester in review
Many events and changes took place at MSU this semester. As the semester comes to a close, here’s a look back on some notable stories.
MICHIGAN
MSU in court: School year wrap-up
Several criminal cases involving Michigan State and its employees have proceeded this school year. Here's a recap of the cases heading into the summer.