MICHIGAN
Police survey results presented to City Council 'surprising to no one'
The survey showed that 51% of Black residents feel “less safe” than they did a year ago in East Lansing
MSU
Former Director of MSU School of Journalism, State News board member dies at 70
Jane Briggs-Bunting remembered as a fighter, after her loss to her battle with cancer.
MSU
Bipartisan group of state legislators call on BOT to cooperate with AG investigation
"Full transparency is essential to restoring public trust," the legislators wrote.
MSU
Parents, students react to in-person classes this fall
Michigan State University plans for 75% of classes in person for the upcoming fall semester. Individuals share their reactions and thoughts in regard to this decision.
LIFE
Student fans react to Taylor Swift's upcoming re-recorded country music album
The re-recorded version of her 2008 album "Fearless," now titled as "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" is set to release on April 9. MSU student fans reflect as they look forward to listen to the Grammy winning album's updated version.
MICHIGAN
2021 Izzo Legacy Event scheduled for early October
The event was moved from its original date of April 10.
MICHIGAN
Recent Michigan State OIE Director Melody Werner named in EMU sexual assault lawsuit
Melody Werner joined MSU as OIE director in November 2019 after serving as EMU's Title IX coordinator since 2015.
MSU
Survivors, community make final plea for MSU to release 6,000 document investigation into Nassar
According to the letter, the Attorney General’s office has explored every legal avenue to obtain the documents, but cannot continue the investigation without access to the documents with permission of the Board.
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MSU and LCC partner together to improve transfer process
“This partnership provides an open, clear path for the journey from LCC to MSU that many students take each year,” President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. “LCC is one of the top-rated community colleges in the nation, and they happen to be our neighbor. We are proud to collaborate with their team on promoting college access, affordability, and student success in the region.”
SPORTS
Big Ten releases new guidelines on in-person fan attendance
Fan attendance at Big Ten regular season events is up to local health guidelines, the conference announced on Wednesday morning.
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About 6% of Early Detection Program samples rejected each week
Reasons for a rejected sample may include a low or high volume, discoloration, missing barcode, a broken seal or contaminants from eating or drinking within 30 minutes prior to providing a sample.
SPOTLIGHT
How the community has come together to address homelessness
For homeless people in the Ingham County area, the pandemic has given them a spark of grace during an otherwise time of struggle as the state, Ingham County and Michigan State University have worked to address homelessness in East Lansing.
LIFE
City Stars: How Lisa Babcock became an East Lansing City Council member
Lisa Babcock was born and raised near East Lansing, and after working as a journalist and as an attorney, she has found herself back home, working for the City Council.
MSU
MSU community reacts to anti-Asian violence
Michigan State University students spoke out against racism, violence and hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: Michigan State falls to Iowa State and Ashley Joens' 33 points, 79-75
Ashley Joens' 33 points proved to be too much for Michigan State as they fell to Iowa State, 79-75.
MICHIGAN
For Crêpe Sake, a Lansing-based eatery, reopens its doors in East Lansing
Previously located in downtown Lansing, the Michigan-based eatery began in 2014 in the Lansing City Market before moving places and has finally reopened next to Michigan State's campus.
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MSU student veterans adjust to campus life, complicated by COVID-19
“It is a struggle, and it's a huge transition,” Versin said. “But you're not alone. We're not alone. Reach out, get as much help as you can, look for any resources that you can and then just don't get complacent.”
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Theatre department begins creating a musical adaptation for neurodiverse audiences
MSU's Sense-Ability ensemble started working on lyrics and music for their musical adaptation of "What if Wilhelmina" by Joseph Belisle. Their production is geared toward neurodiverse students who may struggle in large crowds or events with sensory overload.
BASEBALL
Michigan State Baseball cruises to victory, first in-state win in nearly two years
Michigan State jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning and that proved to be enough for starting pitcher Mason Erla and the Spartans.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Women's sports deserve better; I'm not just talking about a weight room
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