“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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gotcha Mobility and NABSA are partnering to provide free rides to polling stations on Election Day.
Sen. Bernie Sanders held a Zoom session Saturday, encouraging Michigan and Wisconsin students to cast their ballot by Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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.
“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."
Antjuan Simmons and MSU football reflect on win over rival Michigan.
“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.”
Reports and confirmations of couches burning, accidents and injuries across East Lansing followed the football team's victory.
Michigan State stunned rival Michigan with a 27-24 victory in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
Three thoughts as the Spartans lead at halftime in Ann Arbor.
Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter is offering half-price dog adoptions through Halloween.
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.
MSU has student voting opportunities but lacks in students actually using them to the full extent, Brinson Elliott, WhoWhatWhy election integrity reporter, said.
Nancy Hollis, wife of former MSU AD Mark Hollis called on the Board of Trustees to release over 6,000 documents as well as criticized the hire of current AD Bill Beekman at Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.
Whether it's checking out Mayo Hall, the Howell Opera House or Soop Cemetery, Co-Presidents Emily Springer and Brienna Shear are well-versed in Michigan's haunted scene.
Although this year looks a lot different, I still enjoy being an RA. I love seeing my residents in the hallway or in the cafeteria because that is the only time I can interact with them in person.