"I think we need to be proactive, rather than reactive," Sheikh-Omar said. "We cannot just wait for a police officer to kill a Black man and then say we're going to make changes...There needs to be a structural change, not just broken promises and words."
The City of East Lansing City Council unanimously approved City Manager George Lahanas's new contract and a new city attorney's contract with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Law Firm will replace current City Attorney Tom Yeadon effective from Oct. 1.
Four of the development's 25 leased apartments are rented by those under the 55+ age range. The management will have 60 days to correct this violation.
While the candidates agreed on a variety of topics — including the safety and security of absentee voting and general COVID-19 relief plans — they sparred over partisanship throughout the debate.
Brian Mosallam opened up about his plan if reelected, his response to the Larry Nassar scandal and Big Ten football returning.
Over 30% of registered Michigan voters have requested an absentee ballot for Nov. 3.
Former East Lansing Police Department officer and captain, Kim Johnson will be stepping into his role as the new ELPD Chief replacing Interim Chief Steve Gonzalez beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Johnson has served for three decades with ELPD until his retirement in 2012 from his position as the captain of the department.
Since Aug. 24, 1,250 COVID-19 cases have been revealed connected to the university.
Michigan State Residential and Hospitality Services notified student employees Monday that they would be placed on a leave beginning Oct. 4, according to a letter from RHS Human Resources. This notification was sent out to more than 700 RHS student team members, according to RHS Chief Communications Officer Kat Cooper, giving those furloughed a short 12-day notice.
The call to action comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encouraged Michigan citizens to register and vote in a press conference last week.
Vehicle theft suspect caused an accident with another vehicle on the highway. The suspect was then taken into custody Monday by Ingham County Sheriff's Department with assistance from Michigan State University Police Department.
ASMSU is holding a special fall election to fill vacant seats. With the announcement of the new candidates, there will still be vacancies in multiple colleges.
While some Spartan fans are ecstatic that they can play as their favorite team, the game has also left some longing for what once was.
On-demand events will also be available throughout the week, including free movies and the Spartan Marching Band's halftime performances.
President of the MSU Beta Zeta Chapter of Theta Chi Ryan Welch said he and other fraternity presidents were “blindsided” by the health department’s order to quarantine. Welch said the fraternities were notified by an email from Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail.
“I felt really active and got angry one day, so I kind of started typing out this petition," Doctor of veterinary medicine third-year Nate Vandentop said.
A total of 39 properties are now under quarantine, including 25 fraternity and sorority houses, and 14 large rental houses.
Harbor Bay Real Estate threatened legal action against the city because they wouldn't lift the age restriction on Newman Lofts. But now, Harbor Bay may be in violation of an agreement and zoning laws set by the city.
MSU professors John Waller and Dr. Clare Luz teamed up to create the Senior Ambassador Program, a virtual learning program where students from the Social Science Scholars Program are matched with seniors in the East Lansing community to build strong, intergenerational relationships, all through Zoom video calls.
With over 5 million votes expected in the November election, Michigan officials are educating citizens on how to vote safely in the COVID-19 era.