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Live blog: President Lou Anna K. Simon attends Nassar sentencing
Follow along with our live coverage of day two of Larry Nassar's sentencing in Ingham County.
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29 victims give emotional statements on first day of Nassar's sentencing
On the first day of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing, 29 women provided victim impact statements. The sentencing is expected to continue throughout the week.
MICHIGAN
Apparent meteor seen throughout Michigan, Ingham County area
Despite a dreary snowy day, Michiganders across the state were met with a surprise — a split-second flash of light. It illuminated the night sky, no less.
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ESPN details survivor stories, MSU's role in Nassar cases
ESPN’s Outside the Lines aired a special episode Tuesday revealing some of the results of a 14-month investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and MSU’s role in his two-decade-long sexual abuse.
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MSU seeks dismissal from Nassar lawsuit
MSU and persons affiliated with MSU are now seeking to be dismissed as co-defendants from lawsuits against former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
MICHIGAN
Hobie's closes doors, but auction allows memories to live on
Hobie’s Cafe and Pub, which has been a staple in the East Lansing Community for 49 years, closed its doors — but part of it will still live on. Items from Hobie’s will be auctioned off through Sheridan Realty and Auction company.
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Simone Biles comes forward as Nassar victim
On the eve of Larry Nassar’s sentencing, America's most-decorated gymnast has spoken out about the ex-MSU doctor’s sexual abuse.
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ESPN's 'Outside The Lines' to release Nassar investigative piece Tuesday
ESPN's 'Outside The Lines' announced on Twitter Saturday it will be releasing an investigative piece on ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar on ESPN at 12:30 p.m. this Tuesday, the first day of Nassar's sentencing.
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ASMSU might call for external review of MSU, other takeaways from policy committee meeting
ASMSU's policy committee talked voter registration, Richard Spencer's request to come to MSU and MSU's water tower plan among other topics during the Jan. 11 meeting.
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Arrest warrant out for MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons
MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons was issued an arrest warrant Dec. 28, 2017.
MICHIGAN
Low student turnout to budget discussion doesn't provide full picture
Although there were few students in attendance at Wednesday's budget discussion at the Hannah Community Center, locals don't necessarily see students as apathetic to the future of East Lansing. However, residents still hope to see even greater student involvement in local politics.
MICHIGAN
Schuler Books to close in February, closing sale ongoing
Schuler Books store at Eastwood Towne Center is closing in early February because of real estate issues.
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Nassar to be sentenced for 7 sex assault charges, victims to speak
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will be in Ingham County court Jan. 16 for his next sentencing.
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African American and African Studies program small but mighty
MSU's African American and African Studies program started as one of the first of its kind — today, the program is offered as both a graduate degree or an undergraduate minor.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Media needs to work to reach minorities — for every story
We can do better, and we will. That’s our promise to an audience that’s much more diverse than our coverage suggests. We want to be every student’s voice.
MICHIGAN
Financial future still uncertain, E.L., community discuss budget
The city of East Lansing's financial future is still up in the air, as it continues the struggle to find at least $3 million to fund pensions.
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How diverse is MSU's campus?
A brief and interactive look at MSU's minority student populations.
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Taking a knee
Nursing junior Demi White has taken a knee at nearly every home football game and every basketball game she has cheered for.
MICHIGAN
5 stories you missed during break
MSU board of trustees meeting. MSU wins 42-17 in Holiday Bowl. East Lansing looks to medical marijuana for revenue. Basketball goes from No. 1 to No. 4. Flooding at the Breslin Center.
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Minority faculty rates increasing, but not for black community
However, black faculty have not seen these increases. From 2006-16, the number of black tenure stream faculty fell from 105 to 86, according to Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives’ Annual Report on Diversity and Inclusion. While the number of non-tenured black faculty grew by 14 percent, Asian and Hispanic/Latino faculty grew by 52 and 64 percent, respectively.