While some Spartan fans are ecstatic that they can play as their favorite team, the game has also left some longing for what once was.
On-demand events will also be available throughout the week, including free movies and the Spartan Marching Band's halftime performances.
President of the MSU Beta Zeta Chapter of Theta Chi Ryan Welch said he and other fraternity presidents were “blindsided” by the health department’s order to quarantine. Welch said the fraternities were notified by an email from Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail.
“I felt really active and got angry one day, so I kind of started typing out this petition," Doctor of veterinary medicine third-year Nate Vandentop said.
A total of 39 properties are now under quarantine, including 25 fraternity and sorority houses, and 14 large rental houses.
Harbor Bay Real Estate threatened legal action against the city because they wouldn't lift the age restriction on Newman Lofts. But now, Harbor Bay may be in violation of an agreement and zoning laws set by the city.
MSU professors John Waller and Dr. Clare Luz teamed up to create the Senior Ambassador Program, a virtual learning program where students from the Social Science Scholars Program are matched with seniors in the East Lansing community to build strong, intergenerational relationships, all through Zoom video calls.
With over 5 million votes expected in the November election, Michigan officials are educating citizens on how to vote safely in the COVID-19 era.
Big Ten football is back, I am worried, happy and curious as to what's in store.
In a society where interaction and stimulation is at the click of a button, alone time isn’t normalized. However, Riley said she thinks it is an important aspect of life to connect with yourself and can lead to many positive impacts.
"We have 51 incident reports currently being processed by our Dean of Students Office for possible violations of the community compact and Ingham County emergency orders," MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said in an email.
The state's UIA press release on Sept. 2 indicated a hopeful future for the Michigan economy, but East Lansing city officials expressed concern for downtown retail businesses.
With 2,709 COVID-19 cases in Ingham County, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said about 40% — or 980 — come from the first two weeks of September alone. About 700 or more of them, she said, are likely related to MSU, though more data analysis will be required to make a final determination.
These miniature heart models enable an ability to study many other cardiovascular-related diseases on the developing fetal heart.
ASMSU altered most of their services for the fall semester due to COVID-19 and online classes.
“Safety is the most important thing, in the summer we were debating having it online or having it in-person, ultimately we made the call to have it online because that was the safest option,” student director Jay Gooden said. “If I have to sacrifice attendance a little to keep people safe, that’s what we have to do.”
Gore sits down with The State News to discuss COVID-19 relief, mental health initiatives for students and much more.
Community members will be required to participate in a health screening and wear face coverings within the facility upon reopening. However, face coverings will not be required when swimming or in locker room showers. Temperatures will also be taken during the health screening.
The quarantined properties include 23 fraternity and sorority houses and seven large rental houses.
East Lansing PD is looking to hire two social workers instead of two more patrol officers. One MSU professor believes, along with city officials, that it's a step in the right direction.