BASKETBALL
After bout with COVID-19, Tom Izzo returns to practice
Tom Izzo returned to in-person activities over the weekend as MSU prepares to open its season.
MSU
Musical workshop performed for audiences virtually, made impact on students, writers
Students workshopped a musical within the Department of Theatre called "MEDUSA" after rehearsing, performing and editing completely remotely. The writers from New York assisted with the project as well, interacting with the cast members.
MICHIGAN
Escaped Ingham County Jail inmate caught
On Saturday, police received notification that Michael McKerchie was in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. A local officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it, according to the release.
MICHIGAN
EL Public Library closes temporarily due to rise in COVID-19 cases
East Lansing Public Library announced Monday that it would be temporarily closing its building beginning Friday, Nov.20, leaving residents disappointed, but understanding.
MSU
ASMSU announces student support grocery gift card program
The program, which doesn't affect a student's financial aid, is targeted toward students that were laid off by the Residential and Hospitality Services earlier this fall. Bill 57-30 allocated $33,000 of the ASMSU budget to go toward the creation of this fund. Later, the Office of the Provost pledged $15,000 and each class council pledged $500, bringing the total fund to $50,000.
FOOTBALL
What Saturday's cancellation means for MSU football
MSU football's trip to Maryland this Saturday was canceled due to positive COVID-19 test results within the Maryland program.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer urges bipartisan small business aid as COVID-19 cases surge
Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 3 million Michigan workers have applied for unemployment benefits, Whitmer said. Currently, more than 600,000 individuals are still receiving benefits and nearly 80% of those workers rely on the soon-to-expire CARES Act programs for support.
MICHIGAN
SOS announces post-election audits, Wayne County Canvassers trying to rescind certification
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson announced post-election audits Thursday morning after all 83 counties voted to certify the Nov. 3 election results. However, Wayne County Republican Canvassers signed affidavits to rescind their votes following Benson's statement.
MSU
Students to present research on social issues at Art History and Visual Culture Symposium Friday
The 2020 Art History and Visual Culture Undergraduate Symposium will take place as a virtual webinar. Five undergraduate students will present their individual research projects with a common topic of social issues.
COMMENTARY
Column: Coffee kindles kindness; let's pass the cup
When the world gives you a gift, give a gift back to the world. It’s not hard to do, it’s just easy to forget.
MSU
1st-generation college students share their histories and hopes
First-generation students recount memories of getting accepted to MSU and their ambitions for the future.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State football at Maryland canceled due to COVID-19
The Spartans trip to Maryland this weekend has been cancelled over COVID-19 concerns.
BASKETBALL
Former MSU star Cassius Winston drafted 53rd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, traded to Washington Wizards
Cassius Winston was drafted by the Washington Wizards after a significant fall on draft night.
BASKETBALL
Former Michigan State big man Xavier Tillman joins former teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. with the Memphis Grizzlies
Former Spartan Xavier Tillman was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 35th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council discusses resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis
The drafted resolution was done in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Council Member Dana Watson.
FOOTBALL
Halfway through the season, Mel Tucker lays the groundwork for future success
In his first season as head coach, Mel Tucker is still navigating what players he needs to show up.
MSU
John Mulaney virtual Q&A with MSU Jewish Student Union
John Mulaney was raised Catholic, though his wife, Annamarie Tendler, is Jewish.
MICHIGAN
Midwest governors urge safety ahead of the holidays
As coronavirus cases are reaching record-high numbers, a bipartisan group of governors — including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — released a video urging residents to mask up and stay safe ahead of the holiday season.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Restaurants file lawsuit against MDHHS to reverse ban on indoor dining
A group of restaurant and hospitality associations filed on Tuesday to remove restrictions imposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Nov. 15 emergency order banning indoor dining for the next three weeks, seeking a preliminary injunction.
MICHIGAN
Widespread community transmission prompts changes to COVID-19 case investigation
In the past week alone, COVID-19 cases in Ingham County have risen by 1,173, daily case counts are nearly twice as high as they were a month ago and the percent of people positive for COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past month.