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DOE changes Title IX regulations, mandates university cross-examination
The U.S Department of Education released final Title IX rules for colleges and universities.
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CATA resumes limited regular bus services
The Capital Area Transport Authority, or CATA, announced in a rider alert Monday they will resume limited regular-bus services effective May 4.
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State police exonerates ELPD officer in use of force investigation
Michigan State Police finalized its investigation into the East Lansing Police Department, reinstating the accused officer.
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MSU seeks broad Title IX lawsuit dismissal based on December ruling
Michigan State University lawyers seek to dismiss pending Title IX lawsuits under similar grounds.
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East Lansing City Council to hold virtual meeting
The East Lansing City Council will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, April 30.
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How to navigate the grocery store during a global pandemic
A guide on how to navigate a grocery store during a pandemic, with advice from grocery giants like Walmart, Meijer, Target and Kroger.
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Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through May 15, relaxes some restrictions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 15.
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'Gridlock 2.0' protest much smaller than the first
'Operation Gridlock 2.0' was much smaller than the initial protest.
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A second 'gridlock' protest planned. Who's behind it? It's complicated.
Operation Gridlock 2.0 plans to return to the Capitol this Wednesday to protest once more against the governor’s extended 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' executive order.
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Scooters return to East Lansing, city urges caution of COVID-19 exposure
Electric scooters returned to East Lansing. City officials urge residents to be precautious to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Annual East Lansing Art Festival going virtual for 2020
Initially, a press release on April 3 announced the festival was going be canceled with no virtual component, but then organizers changed their minds.
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East Lansing 2020 Jazz Festival canceled due to COVID-19
The city is exploring the possibility of a virtual event but nothing has been confirmed.
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Local bars opt out of Gov. Whitmer's liquor buyback program
East Lansing bars and restaurants struggle with spirit sales amid COVID-19.
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Meet Jordan Woodruff, one of the officers behind ELPD's Twitter account
Woodruff, an officer of three and a half years, is one of three officers who contribute to ELPD social media. In light of the quarantine situation, ELPD's Twitter content includes reminders to social distance and wash hands.
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Spartans fundraise to provide protective equipment to medical communities in need
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Spartans are helping professionals on the frontlines by raising funds and contributing resources to make 3D-printed personal protective equipment, or PPE, including N95 masks and face shields.
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'Operation Gridlock' protest follows extension of 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
A crowd of an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 individuals participated in the "Operation Gridlock" protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extension of the Stay home, Stay safe order at the capitol on Wednesday April 15.
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Ingham Community Health Centers offer drive-through COVID-19 testing
Once fully prepared, the health centers' site will be able to test up to 100 people a day.
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How churches in the East Lansing area have been impacted by COVID-19
Hospitals are only letting medical personnel into the rooms of COVID-19 patients. To account for this, priests in the East Lansing area pray with patients over the phone.
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Gov. Whitmer announces expanded testing facilities, mental health hotline for Michigan residents
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday that brought attention to the number of cases, a coalition calling on the Trump administration to expand access to affordable healthcare, a mental health hotline from the MDHHS, unemployment benefits and new drive-through testing sites across Michigan.
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Remote child special education brings hardship to Ingham County parents
With K-12 classes suspended through June, parents whose children receive special education services face new challenges in the unprecedented time of at-home learning.