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Have questions about COVID-19 and Michigan State? We want to hear from you
What questions or concerns do you have about coronavirus and its impact on the MSU community?
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Scenes from the East Lansing area before, after coronavirus pandemic
Since the world has shifted in response to the coronavirus pandemic, East Lansing and Lansing have fallen silent. Here are photos pre-coronavirus and now, showing how much the cities have changed.
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Local nonprofit focuses on improving youth mental health in Michigan schools
Engaged Outreach, a Michigan nonprofit focused on providing a proactive approach to social and mental wellbeing, has worked to improve youth mental health and combat rising suicide rates among youth and young adults.
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How COVID-19 affects Spartan international students
International students at Michigan State find themselves in a complex predicament In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to the decision to return home.
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MSU provost search finalists chosen, visits to be held next week
The Michigan State University provost search concluded with three finalists to be announced prior to Zoom visits next week.
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Changes to on-campus dining following 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
MSU cafeterias have new hours and are exclusively serving takeout due to state policy in response to the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
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Nessel orders businesses to halt the sale of fake COVID-19 protection patch
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is looking to file a civil lawsuit against Frequency Apps Corporation and Biores Technologies Inc. regarding the sale of a "Coronavirus Defender Patch." Price gouging complaints related to COVID-19 total 1,578 as of 7 a.m. March 24.
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Michigan State international student dies over the weekend of unknown causes
A Michigan State international student died on Saturday, March 21. Stay with The State News for more updates on this story.
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What it's like to have a severe latex allergy during the COVID-19 pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of many at MSU, but religious studies junior Liv Swanton's severe latex allergy makes matters worse.
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MSU to halt construction, suspend non-essential research due to COVID-19
Michigan State suspends construction, per an email announcement from MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
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The State News wins 27 awards in Michigan Press Association contest
Student journalists from The State News received 27 awards in the Michigan Press Association's 2019 College Better Newspaper Contest.
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East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier Extends Local State of Emergency
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has extended the local state of emergency declaration through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order.
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Ex-MSU Dean William Strampel released early from jail
William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was released from Ingham County Jail Thursday.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 are expected to continue to rise according to Whitmer. Whitmer responds with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.
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A recap of the executive orders Gov. Whitmer signed over the weekend
Over the weekend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 4 executive orders meant to combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the negative effects of social distancing and quarantining.
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ASMSU holds first Zoom meeting
ASMSU held a General Assembly meeting via Zoom, passing resolutions in response to the spread of COVID-19.
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East Lansing parents reflect on their 'new normal' following school closures
East Lansing parents share their opinions and the struggles of having kids home due to the closing of public schools.
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Gov. Whitmer speaks to misinformation about shelter-in-place and martial law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed concerns about a potential order to shelter-in-place or a call for martial law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She said both of these claims are false.
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CATA to suspend regular routes effective Monday
Capital Area Transport Authority, or CATA, announced in a rider alert Friday that they are suspending all regular routes effective March 23 to April 5. This is following a decline in ridership amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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East Lansing City Council extends local state of emergency to April 6
All members of the council approved an extension of the local state of emergency to April 6 and any other extensions as determined by the mayor to April 30.