MICHIGAN
East Lansing passes medical marijuana provisions
Medical marijuana is coming to the City of East Lansing.
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MSU volunteer service award now open to international students
MSU’s Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement recently took the initiative to create its own Spartan Volunteer Service Award, after realizing international students were excluded from being able to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award through the U.S.
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MSU to build food research center in Detroit
A neighborhood in Detroit is about to hold Michigan State University’s very first urban-based center for food research in the beginning of 2018.
MICHIGAN
McLaren Health Care to build new hospital next to MSU
McLaren Health Care announced on Monday that it will be combining two of their current hospitals in the Lansing area into one that will be built adjacent to MSU.
MICHIGAN
Medical marijuana to be discussed by city council, residents can comment
People who want to give their opinions on medical marijuana in the City of East Lansing can speak at a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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ASMSU releases demographic report
At the last ASMSU General Assembly meeting, the student government debuted its first Demographic Report.
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Nassar in the News: Nassar pleads guilty, Maroney won't testify
The State News Editorial Board calls for the truth. Feds say Nassar should get 60 years for child pornography charges. Nassar's victims won't testify at his federal sentencing. Nassar pleads guilty to three sex assault charges in Eaton County. The price tag for MSU's hired law firms is growing. Did Michigan State look the other way? Nassar's victims and attorneys call for change at MSU. Nassar pleads guilty to seven sex assault charges in Ingham County. Gabby Douglas says she was abused by Nassar.
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ASMSU's Hughey Fund halted
ASMSU's endowment fund to collect money to aid survivors of sexual assault with recovery has been frozen from accepting donations due to an oversight in the creation process.
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MSU Police report sexual assaults at Akers, Wonders halls
MSUPD Capt. Doug Monette said "appropriate police resources" are being directed to both cases, which are still under investigation.
MICHIGAN
How Big Ten universities handled fraternity discipline
Four Big Ten universities have limited Greek Life activities on their campuses, with some completely suspending fraternities.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: MSU must release Nassar investigation reports
The allegations are no more. They happened.
MICHIGAN
Ingham prosecutor joins group challenging Trump immigration policy
Ingham County prosecutor Carol Siemon joined a bipartisan effort to challenge a Trump administration policy forcing local police to take part in federal immigration enforcement.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing's Winter Glow festival to take place this weekend
East Lansing's own version of Black Friday is this weekend.
MICHIGAN
Lotsa Pizza closes for 2 years due to Center City construction
Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza is closed during the construction of the Center City District project, according to the restaurant's marketing department.
MICHIGAN
Judge drops four of nine claims in Country Mill's lawsuit vs. East Lansing
After East Lansing requested a dismissal of the case, the owner of Country Mill Farms' lawsuit against the city will continue with four fewer claims than it began with since it was filed in May.
MICHIGAN
How Center City will impact the city's financial situation
With East Lansing still in debt —enough debt to potentially result in cuts to city services — how will this new project impact the city’s finances?
MICHIGAN
Lansing area saw largest-ever Airbnb surge during MSU Homecoming weekend
During the Homecoming game vs. Indiana on Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, East Lansing and Lansing saw its largest surge of travelers in the history of Airbnb's platform, according to a press release.
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All kindergarteners in Lansing school district to receive tablets
A partnership between PBS, WKAR, the Lansing School District and Michigan State University’s College of Education and College of Communication of Arts and Sciences will provide all kindergarteners in the Lansing School District with a PBS KIDS Playtime Pad by the end of December.
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Nassar pleads guilty to three more counts of criminal sexual conduct
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct in Eaton County at a plea hearing Wednesday in Charlotte, Michigan. One of the three charges involves a victim under 13 years old.
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Car, moped crash leaves one injured at corner of Bogue, Auditorium
A moped and car crash shut down southbound Bogue Street and Auditorium Road for about half an hour Tuesday afternoon.