MSU
Plastic bag bill passes in ASMSU
At ASMSU's general assembly meeting, a bill was passed to encourage MSU Food Services to stop distributing plastic bags.
MICHIGAN
Future of East Lansing without an income tax discussed by city, MSU
The City of East Lansing is pondering its future without the income tax city council said would provide necessary revenue to the city.
MICHIGAN
Center City demolition now set to begin Monday
Demolition for the Center City District project is set to begin Monday, Nov. 20.
MSU
Colleges of Business, Engineering talk about women in the workplace
MSU Assistant Director of Executive Development Programs in the Eli Broad College of Business Kristin St. Marie said even though there are more women getting advanced degrees and attending institutions of higher education, they aren’t getting the opportunities to fill leadership roles.
MSU
College of Nursing begins program to fight human trafficking
Michigan healthcare professionals took a step towards increasing reporting and minimizing trafficking in April by creating a training that teaches about human trafficking, and requiring professionals to take that training to get or renew a new license or registration.
MSU
Two MSU students injured in car crash, one in 'serious condition'
MSUPD reported two MSU students riding mopeds were hospitalized Thursday morning after they were struck by a pickup truck near the crosswalk at Shaw Lane and Chestnut Road.
MICHIGAN
Airbnb has a large market in East Lansing
Airbnb is especially popular in East Lansing due to its low amount of hotel options available in comparison to other major college town cities, Watkins said. On the Airbnb site, an extensive number of listings in East Lansing advertise their proximity to Spartan Stadium and the campus in general.
MSU
MSU responds to white pride posters
Across college campuses and cities throughout the nation, people have been putting up — and taking down — signs blazoned with the phrase "It's okay to be white." And MSU is no exception.
MSU
Nassar Facebook profile shows support for Paterno
When ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was active on Facebook, he was a part of an "I Support Coach Joe Paterno" Facebook group.
MSU
Searching campus for all-gender bathrooms
MSU’s campus is home to 545 buildings. Of those, only 77 buildings have all-gender, private restrooms. Only 57 all-gender restrooms are wheelchair accessible. This can make life complicated for transgender, non-binary or disabled students.
MSU
Lansing-area artists use bridges as their canvas
When two Lansing-area bridges needed renovation, urban planners sought out local artists to add a touch of creativity to the projects.
MICHIGAN
Conrad's Grill looks to settle in to newest location
The newest Conrad’s location is open tentatively from 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. Once Conrad finds enough workers, they will be open until 3 a.m, he said. Job applications are available at the new location.
MSU
Nassar expected to plead guilty to county charges
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is expected to plead guilty to 22 counts of criminal sexual conduct of the first degree in Ingham and Eaton counties.
NEWS
Sexual assault trial for ex-MSU football players delayed
The sexual assault trial involving former MSU football players Donnie Corley, Josh King and Demetric Vance is delayed again.
NEWS
Suspicious letters sent to MSU staff, Okemos School District employees
Letters were sent to multiple MSU staff members with contents that "do not constitute a criminal act but concerned the recipients," according to a press release from Meridian Township Police.
MSU
Mediation period for Nassar suits to be extended
The mediation period for lawsuits related to alleged sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will be extended, according to court documents filed Monday.
SPORTS
MSU strength and conditioning coach charged with reckless driving causing death
Former MSU strength and conditioning coach, Todd Moyer, is alleged by Monroe County Prosecutor's Office of texting and driving during a crash on U.S. 23 over the summer, causing a fatality, according to LSJ.
MICHIGAN
City council members to take oath, elect mayor Nov. 20
Newly elected East Lansing City Council members will be sworn in on Nov. 20, according to a press release from the city.
MICHIGAN
City Council special meeting cancelled
The East Lansing City Council meeting for Monday night has been cancelled.
MICHIGAN
An in-depth look at how precincts voted in the Nov. 7 general election
Precincts with more students and senior citizens appear to have voted in favor of the income tax proposal, and precincts on-campus tended to choose Aaron Stephens as their first choice city council candidate.