MICHIGAN
Gary Peters and John James fight for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat
Candidates Gary Peters and John James fight in a tight race for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat.
MSU
Big Ten student body presidents sign letter in support of pass/fail grading
ASMSU President Abii-Tah Bih drafted the statement that was also signed by 12 other student body presidents and sent to their universities.
MICHIGAN
Secretary of State expects safe election, misinformation and slow results
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson held a press conference on Nov. 2 to discuss her expectations for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Supreme Court did not respond to Election Day open carry directive
The appeals court decision, which said the directive likely voted a procedural act, will now remain due to a lack of response from the Michigan Supreme Court.
MICHIGAN
Rep. Slotkin joins MSU Students for Slotkin volunteers to canvas voters in East Lansing
“I need them to win," Rep. (MI-8) Elissa Slotkin said. "Students were a huge part of my victory in 2018 and young people have the power with their votes to completely change my election and the state’s election. I can’t overstate how important Michigan State students are to the trajectory of our elections here in Michigan.”
MICHIGAN
Game day recap: 11 gathering fines, 24 fires and 2 arrests
Michigan State secured a 27-24 victory over the University of Michigan, and hundreds took to the streets to celebrate in Spartan fashion: couch burning. This led to 24 separate fires in the city of East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Voter intimidation concerns on the rise as the election approaches
As the election approaches, some students worry for their safety at the polls, while others face less serious threats. The Lansing Police Department discusses how they plan to survey for dangerous behavior, and what can be done if unrest occurs.
MICHIGAN
Increased concealed pistol licenses in Ingham County leading up to the election
The increase in permits is the result of uncertainty of what will occur during and after the election, regardless of who wins, MSU criminal justice Professor David Carter said.
MICHIGAN
What's on the ballot: Proposals
Ingham County voters will be doing more than selecting their elected officials on Election Day — they will also be voting on a series of statewide and local ballot proposals.
MICHIGAN
Roll to the Polls: Gotcha Mobility offers free rides to polling stations on Election Day
Gotcha Mobility and NABSA are partnering to provide free rides to polling stations on Election Day.
MICHIGAN
Sen. Bernie Sanders hosts virtual 'Get the Vote Out' rally with Michigan students
Sen. Bernie Sanders held a Zoom session Saturday, encouraging Michigan and Wisconsin students to cast their ballot by Tuesday, Nov. 3.
MICHIGAN
How the Ingham County Clerk’s Office prepares for the election
Masks will be strongly encouraged as the individual walks into the polling location, but not mandatory, as the voters are exercising a right. In Ingham County, there are 116 polling locations.
MICHIGAN
Barack Obama, Joe Biden hold 'drive-in' campaign in Flint and Detroit
“They're the values that we still try and teach our kids and they’re not white or Black or Hispanic or Asian-American values—they’re American values and we got to reclaim them right now,” Obama said. “…You can't just imagine a better future, you can't just wish for it---you've got to fight for it."
FOOTBALL
Michigan State football and Antjuan Simmons relish stunning win over Michigan
Antjuan Simmons and MSU football reflect on win over rival Michigan.
NEWS
Young, college-aged voter engagement higher than ever
“These numbers are amazing,” NextGen Michigan Press Secretary Lateshia Parker said. “They’re demystifying the myth of, ‘young people aren’t going to vote by mail, they’re not excited about voting by mail.’ These numbers are clear in showing that young people are excited about voting, that the passing of Proposal 3 has engaged them and lit a fire under them.”
MSU
Hide your couch: East Lansing takes to the streets after Michigan State football beat Michigan
Reports and confirmations of couches burning, accidents and injuries across East Lansing followed the football team's victory.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Michigan State stuns rival Michigan, 27-24
Michigan State stunned rival Michigan with a 27-24 victory in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: MSU 14, U-M 10, 3 thoughts on the Spartans in Ann Arbor
Three thoughts as the Spartans lead at halftime in Ann Arbor.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Animal Shelter offers half-off on dog adoptions for Halloween
Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter is offering half-price dog adoptions through Halloween.
MSU
Michigan State BOT approves appointments, addresses gathering regulations
Last weekend, there were eight large parties in East Lansing resulting in $500 penalties. There have been 38 large gathering violations issued to MSU students, all of which have been submitted to the dean of students disciplinary system.