Experts discuss factors that cause men to be most common perpetrators of mass violence

Experts of gun violence and child psychology say that modeled violence, sensitivity to rejection, and unhealthy externalization of social frustrations during childhood are factors that can to lead men being the most common perpetrators of gun violence.Davido Dupree, an assistant professor of psychology at the Community College of Philadelphia, said that children and adolescents learn their coping mechanisms from behaviors they observe.“We can learn new behaviors because we see it and store it,” Dupree said.

UM Health and Sparrow Health agreement will not affect MSU building names

Michigan State University has many buildings that are jointly run with Sparrow, including the Sparrow MSU Family Medicine and Sparrow Laboratory and MSU Clinical Center. Dover said he “would find it doubtful” any buildings on campus would be renamed to include the University of Michigan brand name. 

Michiganders rally for acceptance on transgender day of visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility, an international holiday, provided a backdrop for the event, and speakers emphasized the importance of protecting transgender youth in the face of several anti-trans bills currently in question in multiple states across the U.S..

Sketch released from attempted kidnapping on MSU campus

The suspect is claimed to have physically assaulted and attempted to kidnap a female victim who was walking home from her dorm, grabbing her from behind.

Police release surveillance photos from March 12; looking for man in purple sweatshirt

In a Facebook post, the East Lansing Police Department announced it is is searching for the person whose likeness was captured from surveillance footage. The suspect is a Black male wearing a purple sweatshirt with white lettering on the back and front, black pants and white shoes pointing a handgun at the camera.

Stoddard Starbucks workers frustrated over reduced hours, staffing shortages

Workers at the Stoddard Starbucks said they are frustrated because their hours have been cut. It has led to tight staffing and many workers looking elsewhere for work.

Apart from police Chief, no officers documented at East Lansing Oversight Commission use-of force-public hearing

A panel of researchers and community leaders from Duke University, University of Michigan and Black Lives Matter spoke before the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission about the use of force by police officers Wednesday night, urging modifications to the way officers approach interactions with community members. While the hearing was open to the public, no officers from the East Lansing Police Department were present at the event apart from ELPD Chief Chad Pride.

MSU police social worker Maria Valayil discusses her role after mass shooting

When Maria Valayil was hired by the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety as their police social worker in the fall of 2022, she said she had a good picture of what the job would ask of her on a day-to-day basis.Having graduated two times from MSU and working as a victim advocate in the prosecutor’s office, Valayil said she knew what her role would look like and where she would fit in the community. Despite this, however, Valayil said that no one could have expected a mass shooting would take place on the campus on a fateful February night and the impact it would have.

Michigan House Democrats condemn harmful Holocaust comparisons

State House Representatives Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) and Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield), introduced a resolution on March 23 in the Michigan House to condemn the comparisons made between the common sense gun reform that has been introduced in Michigan and violence that occurred in the Holocaust. 

Whitmer allocates $10 million to wetland conservation

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has allocated $10 million to the conservation of wetlands in Michigan, working to fight for the important ecosystem and wildlife benefits that wetlands provide to the state.

Police ask for public assistance in attempted kidnapping near McDonel Hall

The Michigan State Police is seeking information about an attempted kidnapping case that occurred last month in front of McDonel Hall.

Man arrested for brandishing knife near campus released to hospital

A man who police said was seen with a knife near Michigan State University's campus after an altercation at a downtown business Wednesday has been hospitalized and not yet charged with a crime, East Lansing Police Captain Chad Pride confirmed Thursday. 

Local arts groups given over $9,000 in grants

The Arts Council Greater Lansing, working with the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, or MACC, announced over $9,000 in grants to be given to local artists and art and culture organizations.

Knife shown at restaurant leads to MSU emergency alerts

Person spotted with knife in police custody, no threat imminent

The person is described by witnesses as "a tall light skinned Native American male, in his 30's, wearing a grayish colored hoodie, with a black mask, black pants and beige coat," an MSU alert said. 

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor says he won't run Congress

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced Monday that he will not run for Michigan’s 7th District seat in Congress after forming an exploratory committee earlier this month.

Ingham County signs on to opioid lawsuit payments

“Ingham County Health Department is working with the County Board of Commissioners and our community partners to explore how we can best utilize funds that we receive from the state and this opioid settlement to have the biggest impact on our community,” Victoria Coykendall, public information officer for ICHD said.

Real estate agents offer tips on living affordably in East Lansing

The rental market in East Lansing can be daunting at times, which is why it’s important to be prepared when looking for a house or apartment that best suits your needs. Three real estate agents in the area offered advice on the best ways to save money while looking for your next residence.

Lansing Community College suspends operations due to cybersecurity concerns

Lansing Community College is suspending college operations immediately, which will continue until March 17, due to a potential cybersecurity incident.

MSU students and advocates rally to push for gun violence prevention laws

The Gabby Giffords protest at the Capitol brought student leaders together to talk about the stories they have not forgotten for a month.