MSU

How President Stanley's background influences MSU's COVID-19 decisions

Jack Falinski

October 13, 2020

“The mantra that I have, when it comes to COVID-19: everyone's infected, including you,” Stanley said.  “And that’s how I look at what I do. I just assume that everybody I come in contact with potentially has COVID-19, and I assume I potentially have COVID-19. So it’s my responsibility to not infect them, and I’m expecting them to take responsibility to not infect me.”

MICHIGAN

EL police oversight study committee elects chair and vice chair during first meeting

Hannah Brock

October 13, 2020

The committee had its first meeting Monday night to reflect on members' goals and insight, and the challenges the committee might face moving forward.

MSU

How these students got 'the most bang for their buck' in remote internships

Sara Tidwell

October 13, 2020

"There's going to be places that are open," journalism senior Darin Baydoun said. "There's always people going to be looking for work. An internship is an internship, at the very least it's a low end thing."

MICHIGAN

EL police oversight study committee members weigh in before first meeting

Hannah Brock

October 12, 2020

The group has 10 members, as well as one city staff liaison. Of the members, four agreed to share their background, ideas and goals as they begin their new positions. 

LIFE

Column: As MSU students reflect on an everlasting legacy, RBG's seat is being filled

Jack Falinski

October 12, 2020

“Equality, for sure … She’s a symbol of equality for America I would say,” sophomore Mayher Sachdeva said in what she believed Ginsburg meant to the United States.

MICHIGAN

Gov. Whitmer announces high-speed internet increase initiative

Maddie Monroe

October 12, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $12.7 million awards last week to projects across the state to increase broadband internet access. 

MSU

Board of Trustees candidate empowers women in politics during virtual forum

Janelle James

October 12, 2020

“When I found my voice, I found my power,” Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence said.

MICHIGAN

Stand Up Michigan holds freedom rally at state Capitol

Jack Armstrong

October 12, 2020

Stand up Michigan held a rally at the state Capitol to protest the closing of churches across the state. Supporters spoke about religion, COVID-19 regulations and petitioning the government.

MSU

Gov. William G. Milliken Legacy Forum addresses topics facing Michigan K-12 education system

Anastasia Pirrami

October 12, 2020

Bill Rustem, chief staff advisor on environmental matters and former advisor to Gov. William G. Milliken, said the focus shifted to maximizing the dollars available to each district by focusing on efficiency — or what members of the legislature viewed as efficiency.

BASEBALL

Michigan State baseball returns to practice after long wait

Eli McKown

October 12, 2020

Michigan State baseball returns to practice after their season was cut short in March.

MICHIGAN

Organizations, politicians react to alleged conspiracy to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Hannah Brock

October 9, 2020

Some referenced prior rallies at the Capitol, discussed who was at fault and others questioned language surrounding the incident.

MICHIGAN

Gov. Whitmer receives support at Capitol following kidnapping threats

Devin Anderson-Torrez  and  Wendy Guzman

October 9, 2020

A total of 19 state felony charges were filed by Nessel against seven members or associates of militia group Wolverine Watchmen.

MICHIGAN

ICHD to offer drive-thru flu clinic Saturday

Emily Bevard

October 9, 2020

The clinic will last from 12-4p.m. in the parking lot of the Human Services Building at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing, according to the release.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan State men's basketball names 3 captains for 2020-2021 season

Eli McKown

October 9, 2020

Coach Tom Izzo announced on Thursday that Joshua Langford, Aaron Henry and Foster Loyer will serve as the Spartans' 2020-21 season captains. 

MSU

$7.1 million renewed to MSU-led CucCAP project

Anastasia Pirrami

October 9, 2020

“Control measures are expensive due to chemical costs, time and labor,” Grumet said in the release. “The most cost-effective and environmentally desirable solution is disease-resistant varieties in combination with effective integrated disease management strategies.”

MSU

Kellogg Center is only location being used for student isolation housing, not Akers

Janelle James

October 9, 2020

Isolation housing is only for MSU students living on campus or in an on-campus apartment with suitemates or roommates. It is not mandatory for a student who tests positive for COVID-19 to quarantine in Kellogg. 

MICHIGAN

Gov. Whitmer responds to alleged conspiracy to kidnap her

Maddie Monroe

October 8, 2020

"When I put my hand on the Bible and took the oath of office 22 months ago, I knew this job would be hard," Whitmer said. "But I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this."

MSU

‘Everyone should know about this place,’ MSU Special Collections: The unique home of history

Joe Dandron

October 8, 2020

MSU Libraries Special Collections is a hidden gem right underneath the feet of students.

MICHIGAN

Feds thwart plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, according to FBI affidavit

Hannah Brock  and  Emily Bevard

October 8, 2020

Seven individuals were charged by the Attorney General’s Office for acts of terrorism under Michigan state law with alleged attempts to identify the home addresses of law enforcement officers in order to target them and training for an operation to attack the Capitol building. Additionally, the FBI charged six individuals for allegedly conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 

MICHIGAN

EL City Council votes unanimously to continue the state of emergency

Maddie Monroe

October 7, 2020

The East Lansing City Council unanimously passes a resolution to extend the local state of emergency and requirement of masks in the downtown area.