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Amid E.L. construction, residents push for more bike-friendly city
Amid East Lansing city construction, residents push for more bike racks and a more bike-friendly downtown.
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Meridian Township Police hire Nassar survivor to consult training
After dismissing Brianne Randall-Gay's complaint of sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in 2004, Meridian Township Police has hired her to consult on criminal sexual conduct training.
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State, federal government pushing legislation in wake of Nassar
These bills, focused around giving victims of sexual abuse more time to sue, increasing punishment for those who fail to report suspected abuse, eliminating governmental immunity for those who committed criminal sexual conduct and more, continue to be introduced, as the MSU community awaits change.
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Three takeaways from the March 20 City Council meeting
East Lansing City Council — minus Shanna Draheim — held its second meeting in three weeks on Tuesday.
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St. Patrick's Day 'relatively calm' for crimes, ELPD says
Crimes reported during St. Patrick's Day weekend were relatively low compared to previous years, ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said.
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Great Lakes Folk Festival put on 1-year hiatus, drastic changes likely
The Great Lakes Folk Festival will not be held in 2018, as construction projects downtown would pose logistical problems. Organizers hope to unveil a completely reworked festival in 2019.
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Judge denies motion to restrict info of arrested Spencer protesters
Nine people arrested at the protest against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were at the 54B District Court Friday afternoon.
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Interim President John Engler grilled at Senate subcomittee hearing
Interim President John Engler's testimony during an hour-long hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education painted a positive picture of MSU's on-campus response to sexual assault, but faced heavy scrutiny from legislators.
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Tyler Oakley to provide tickets for 'Love, Simon' Lansing showing
YouTuber, MSU alumnus and activist Tyler Oakley is giving back to his community. Oakley announced in a tweet that he is buying out his hometown theater in Lansing for a free showing of "Love, Simon" Saturday.
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After changes, Senate passes Nassar-related sex assault bills
In the wake of the ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, a package of 10 bills were passed in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday that would give victims of abuse more time to sue, increase the number of people required to report suspected abuse, increase the punishment for those who fail to report, eliminate immunity for those who committed criminal sexual conduct and enhance the felony penalty for child pornography charges.
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Three protesters against Richard Spencer arraigned on Thursday
Three more protestors arrested during the rally against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were arraigned.
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Ingham County adds new prosecutor after increased sex assault cases
The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office is creating an additional assistant prosecutor's position to handle "the increased workload of sexual assault cases filed with our office," according to a press release.
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E.L. City Council keen on removing '50-50' requirement
The East Lansing City Council is mulling whether to enact an ordinance that would remove a requirement that bars make at least 50 percent of their revenue from food.
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Free parking, trolley rides an option over St. Patrick's Day weekend
In preparation for St. Patrick's Day, there will be free overnight parking at select locations for the weekend and free trolley service beginning Saturday afternoon.
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National School Walkout planned for Wednesday to honor Parkland
Students, faculty and parents in East Lansing will demand answers to gun violence by walking out and joining together.
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Michigan House Democrats endorse Gretchen Whitmer for governor
The Michigan House Democrats endorsed gubernatorial candidate and MSU alumna Gretchen Whitmer for governor.
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Crunchy's icon Dennis Foreback hospitalized, doing 'much better'
An icon in the hearts of Crunchy's patrons, Dennis Foreback, has been admitted to McLaren Greater Lansing hospital.
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A look at the people who were arrested at the Richard Spencer protest
A total of 25 people were arrested at the protest against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU.
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Daylight saving time to affect clocks early Sunday morning
Daylight Saving Time is on the horizon, and MSU students, faculty and others alike will have to keep their eye on the clock come early Sunday morning.
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Celebration of Diversity offers positive message to contrast Spencer's visit
East Lansing residents came out in full force to the Celebration of Diversity, timed as an alternative to the white supremacist rally being held at the MSU Pavilion.