MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: John Revitte
Will former professor and parks commissioner John Revitte reach a seat on the East Lansing city council?
MICHIGAN
Michigan lawmakers respond to MSU fines, Title IX violations
U.S. House Rep. Elissa Slotkin, State Rep. Julie Brixie and Sen. Gary Peters have released statements in support of the Department of Education's fine to MSU, while still opposing Secretary Betsy DeVos.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: Jessy Gregg
Can former reporter and business owner Jessy Gregg move up the ranks in city advocacy?
MSU
Board of Trustees draw criticism at meeting for continuing to not support survivors
The day after the Office of Civil Rights released its reports on Michigan State's mishandling of sexual assault claims, the Board of Trustees had their first meeting and heard criticism during public participation.
MSU
Office of Civil Rights report, Provost June Youatt's resignation discussed at board meeting
At the first Board of Trustees meeting of the 2019-20 academic year, a recent report by the Office of Civil Rights and Provost June Youatt's resignation were discussed.
FOOTBALL
Wide receiver Jalen Nailor out for Western Michigan game with leg injury
MSU wide receiver Jalen Nailor is out for the game against Western Michigan University with a lower-leg injury.
MSU
MSU administration building evacuated following bomb threat
MSU's Hannah Administration Building has been evacuated. According to an MSU alert, a bomb threat has been reported near the building.
MICHIGAN
City council hears frustrated Hub tenants in discussion meeting
Some Hub tenants voiced frustration with the move-in process at the Sept. 3 city council meeting.
NEWS
Report: Ex-president, other MSU officials failed to respond to and prevent abuse
The report determined the university violated Title IX regulations by failing to respond to reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault by Larry Nassar and former Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel.
MSU
MSU to pay record $4.5M fine for campus crime reporting failures
The U.S. Department of Education issued a $4.5 million fine to Michigan State University for failures to create mandated crime reporting and public safety networks at the university.
MSU
Michigan State University Provost June Youatt resigns
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. approved Provost June Youatt's resignation Thursday. Her resignation comes after a report following an investigation done by the Office of Civil Rights and Clery Act Compliance Division.
MSU
First Board of Trustees meeting of the academic year to take place Friday
The Michigan State Board of Trustees will hold their first meeting of the 2019-20 school year Friday. This will be Samuel L. Stanley Jr.'s first board meeting since being unanimously approved as president of the university.
MICHIGAN
$250 million Red Cedar project to break ground on hotels
The Red Cedar project selected its hotel partners for a project that substantially alters the Michigan Avenue corridor. The Lansing City Council approved the project in April.
MSU
One Book, One Community to implement changes to encourage students to read annual book
One Book, One Community has been around since 2002. In light of changing times, the organization is hoping to encourage students to read the annual selection through incorporating forms of media.
MICHIGAN
How the state budget affects the East Lansing community
A hotly contested and ambitious state budget is under negotiations in the state government with an Oct. 1 deadline. Whatever happens is sure to have implications for East Lansing.
SPOTLIGHT
Arrests, threat, disorderly conduct among welcome week crime
During welcome week, crime rates are significantly higher than the rest of the school year.
MICHIGAN
After a statewide ban on flavored vape products, what's next?
Dangers to vaping have pushed the state of Michigan to issue a public health emergency. Will the state legislature consider other regulations?
MICHIGAN
Michigan bans flavored vape products
Michigan issued a state-wide ban of flavored e-cigarette products for both in-store and online sales. Shops have 30 days to clear their shelves.
BASEBALL
Michigan State falls to Lansing Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown
MSU baseball fell short in their annual minor-league matchup at Cooley Law School Stadium.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: Erik Altmann
Psychology professor and Mayor Pro Tem explains his plans for the city if re-elected in part two of the city council candidate series.