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MSU alumni invent 'Toad Openers' to reduce touchpoints on doors
Moritz and Wells said they want to work with students to promote innovation and installation.
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A look into MSU’s budget, tuition plans following student petition to lower fall rates
The rates per semester are $7,230 to $8,595 for Michigan-resident, undergraduate students, and $19,883 to $20,786 for out-of-state, undergraduate students, according to MSU's Flat Rate Tuition website.
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EL City Council discusses applications for new council members, appoints new mayor pro tem
East Lansing City Council appointed Jessy Gregg as the new mayor pro tem and approved a timeline for appointing two new council members Monday following the resignation of Ruth Beier and Mark Meadows last Tuesday.
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State News Sports Roundtable: What the Big Ten's conference-only season means for college sports
This week on the State News Sports Roundtable, host Eli McKown is joined by Sara Tidwell and Jayna Bardahl to discuss what the Big Ten's conference-only schedule could mean for MSU, football, the non-revenue sports and much more. Also, it's MSU campus trivia time!
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MSU using Akers Hall for isolation housing, relocating some incoming students
Students originally assigned to live in Akers Hall were notified in an email sent Friday
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ASMSU calls to establish Sexual Assault Ad Hoc Committee, passed four bills
In a special summer ASMSU meeting Thursday, four bills were passed unanimously.
MICHIGAN
AG to appeal dismissed charges against ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon
Simon was met with with four charges related to the 2014 Title IX investigation into Amanda Thomashow’s complaint against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
NEWS
MSU track athlete, state record holder Tony Martin dies in Saginaw shooting
Saginaw Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting as a double homicide. As of midday Sunday, no one has been brought into custody.
MICHIGAN
Former MSU students file for Title IX lawsuit review in US Supreme Court
Their lawsuit, originally filed in 2015, was dismissed in December.
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Michigan State facilities worker no longer employed after posting racist remarks on Facebook
After his racist Facebook posts were shared, Infrastructure Planing and Facilities employee Mark Geahan is no longer working at the university.
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Spartan Fireside webinars answer community questions on upcoming fall semester
The three nights of Spartan Firesides answered questions about responses to learning, culture and other uncertainties the university might be facing this upcoming fall semester.
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MSU athletics to cut pay for staff making $100,000 or greater, including Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker
The Michigan State Athletic Department has announced temporary pay cuts for any staff member making $100,000 or greater for the next year. In addition, MSU Athletic Director Bill Beekman will be taking a 10% pay cut, along with head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and head football coach Mel Tucker each taking a 7% pay cut.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Liquor Control Commission orders a hearing with Harper's Restaurant and Brewpub
The hearing, set to take place Thursday, July 23, at 1 p.m. calls on Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub to show cause to the status of it licenses, permits and permissions under the Liquor Control Code and the Commission’s administrative rules.
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President Stanley hosts international student webinar, addresses tuition, ICE restrictions
Students submitted 105 questions for Stanley through a Google form prior to the meeting.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer reinforces necessity of masks, unveils Michigan Small Business Restart Program
The state has experienced its largest increase in new cases since May 14, reporting 891 additional cases today.
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Ingham County relaxes restaurant restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers trend downward
According to Amanda Darche, public information officer at the ICHD, the new order still indicates a 50% maximum cap on patrons, but that now no more than 125 patrons are allowed on the premises at once, rather than the previous 75.
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East Lansing lost its mayor, city attorney and a council member in one meeting — what happened?
Last night's eruption in East Lansing city politics.
MICHIGAN
ELPD officer use of force case reassigned to second special prosecutor
Last week, the Michigan attorney general's office appointed the Jackson County prosecutor to this case. However, it is unclear why a new special prosecutor was assigned.
MICHIGAN
Klages sentencing postponed due to water main break at courthouse
The courthouse's water line has been shut off, and repairs will be needed before access can be granted again.
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Whitmer extends state of emergency to Aug. 11
The state of emergency, originally anticipated to end July 16, was extended.