VIDEO: Students mixed on what Trump presidency will mean for country
As Donald Trump takes oath of office at his inauguration today, listen and watch MSU students give their opinion on what his presidency will mean for them.
Three ELPD K-9s honored, retire to normal life
Emotions ran high Wednesday afternoon at a retirement ceremony for three East Lansing Police Department K-9s held at the East Lansing City Hall. 54-B District Court housed the festivities in honor of Diesel, Tia and Max, three dogs who very recently ended their service with ELPD.
East Lansing, MSU communities foster rap performers and talent
Rappers Stoop Lee, ItsErnie, A. Cook and Psedo have two things in common: they’re all MSU students, and they all harbor dreams of becoming professional rappers, even as they prepare for desk jobs in their MSU studies.
Fake news problem highlighted by experts
The phrase “fake news” has entered the vernacular after a presidential campaign in which, according to a BuzzFeed study, Facebook engagements for fake news stories topped Facebook engagements for authentic stories during the last three months of the election.
Takeaways from the 2017 State of the State
In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder took the podium in front of his constituents and the Michigan public at home Tuesday night in the Michigan Capitol House Chambers.
MSU student, former BSA president running for Detroit mayoral bid
Growing up in Detroit before it was the country's "comeback kid" meant growing up in a community that was underserved and underprivileged. Management senior and Detroit native Myya Jones lived all over the city—from east Detroit to west to downtown to southside—and now she's ready to go back.
Sgt. Munford discusses role with crash team
Sgt. Dan Munford has been with the MSU police department for 19 years, serving as the night shift supervisor for road patrol and the assistant team commander for the Ingham Regional Crash Investigation Team, or IRCI.
Park District future still uncertain amid debate over brownfield plan
After changes to the Park District development project's brownfield reimbursement plan were made at the Jan. 10 East Lansing City Council meeting, the long-awaited development yet again faces an uncertain future.
Snyder during 2017 State of the State: 'We need to grow Michigan'
In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder took the podium in front of his constituents and the Michigan public at home Tuesday night in the Michigan Capitol House Chambers.
Live blog: 2017 State of the State address, protesters at the Capitol
Gov. Rick Snyder is set to deliver his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. The address will take place inside Michigan's Capitol Building in the House Chamber.
Students march to commemorate MLK
Members of MSU's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity lead a commemorative march to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday afternoon.
ELPD alerts of armed robbery at E.L. Subway
On Monday night, East Lansing Police Department sent an alert to the public warning of an armed robbery at the Subway, located at 248 E. Saginaw Street.
MSU student dies from sledding accident in Boyne Falls
Kinesiology junior Sally Ottenhoff died early Sunday morning as a result of a sledding accident.
How to remember MLK at MSU
The following events are free according to www.inclusion.msu.edu, however, some may require registration or reservations in advance. Jan.
E. L. Public Library partners with MSU, begins Social Justice Reading Group
Social Justice Reading Group, a collaborative effort between the East Lansing Public Library and MSU, is a new program that offers children in preschool to fifth grade a chance to engage in stories that deal with social issues.
Missing student, David Quang Pham, found in Sweden
David Quang Pham an astrophysics junior who has been missing since Dec. 19 has been found safe — in Sweden.
What you need to know about Nassar and the charges against him
Here's everything you need to know about Dr. Larry Nassar and the charges leveled against him:
East Lansing Food Co-op to close in February amid low business
After living in the shadow of grocery stores like Whole Foods, sales at the East Lansing Food Co-Op have decreased too much and the store will be closing by early February.
MSU College Republicans, Dems talk unity after divisive 2016
2016 was not exactly beloved among many. In a year marred by epidemics of creepy clowns and celebrity death, perhaps the most virulent plague was politics. “I would say this is the most divisive election at least in my lifetime, and perhaps one of the most divisive elections we’ve ever had,” MSU constitutional democracy professor Ben Kleinerman said. The 2016 presidential election, in which Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton, inspired several contentious months of debate and bitterness between parties that does not seem to have calmed. “More extreme partisanship has become characteristic of both political parties, to an increasing extent,” Kleinerman said.