FEATURES
Meet the class of 2021
At the Brody Complex, a few of the newest Spartans from the Class of 2021 dished on what the change from high school to college meant for them.
MICHIGAN
With income tax vote looming, city rejects final offer by Simon
The proposed income tax in East Lansing still remains on the November ballot after the city rejected President Lou Anna K. Simon’s final offer.
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Former MSU gymnastics coach Klages working at gymnastics club
Former MSU gymnastics head coach Kathie Klages is now working for Twistars Gymnastics Club, according to reports. Klages is accused of defending ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and discouraging athletes from reporting sexual abuse.
MICHIGAN
I.E.D. found in Delhi Township, police say
Two homemade explosive devices were found in a home in Delhi Township on Aug. 22, according to a press release.
MICHIGAN
VIDEO: Lansing Lugnuts on eclipse day
The Lugnuts held "solar eclipse day" at Cooley Law School Stadium for the game, providing the first 1,000 attendees with free eclipse glasses. Play was briefly stopped during peak totality in the last third of the game, allowing a few minutes of uninterrupted viewing.
MICHIGAN
Report: MSU student dead after suspected heroin overdose, police say
East Lansing Police are investigating the death of an MSU student who apparently overdosed on heroin, reports say.
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Nassar in the News: USA Gymnastics settled Nassar case, might have broken law
Alleged Nassar victims and former gymnasts call for new USA Gymnastics leadership. The P&G Gymnastics Championships begin amidst heavy criticism. Eaton County trial date will happen at an undetermined date in 2018. USA Gymnastics could be in violation of a California law after reaching a confidential settlement. Civil lawsuits against Nassar, MSU and others is in a mediation phase.
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How and where to view the solar eclipse in East Lansing
Unlike many eclipses, Monday’s eclipse will be visible to a vast majority of the United States.
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MSU refuses request from white supremacist organization to host speaker on campus
After a complication with law enforcement officials, MSU refused a request from the National Policy Institute to rent space on campus, a statement released Thursday afternoon confirms.
MICHIGAN
Park District demolition delayed again due to unknown legal issue, mayor says
Park District continues its long saga as demolition is delayed once again.
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A look at controversial speakers recently hosted by MSU
Should MSU decide to host a speaker from the National Policy Institute, it would not be the first time in recent memory campus has hosted a controversial speaker.
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White supremacist organization requesting space for speaker at MSU, Simon releases statement
The National Policy Institute, an organization headed by white supremacist Richard Spencer, has contacted MSU and intends to rent space for a speaker on campus, a statement released Wednesday afternoon by President Lou Anna K. Simon stated.
MICHIGAN
New Conrad's Grill coming to former GoombaS Pizza location
The closing of the main location was heavily lamented by students, but now the months-long wait for a downtown Conrad's location is over.
MICHIGAN
Larry Sparkes named new East Lansing Police Chief
Sparkes, a captain under previous Police Chief Jeff Murphy, has worked at ELPD since 1987.
MICHIGAN
MSU makes multiple offers to E.L. to halt city income tax
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon made offers to the City of East Lansing of $10 million and $20 million of university funds multiple times during the course of three weeks to stave off an income tax ballot measure, which the university believes will disproportionately affect its students and employees.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Former MSU basketball player Zach Randolph arrested on alleged drug possession
Police say former Spartan Zach Randolph was arrested Wednesday night in Los Angeles for suspected drug possession, KCBS in Sacramento reported.
SPORTS
VIDEO: Preseason Football Sights and Sounds
Check out some sights and sounds from the first day of live contact. The Spartans practiced for just the fifth time in 2017. The players also were in full pads.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Report: Ex-MSU basketball's Keith Appling sentenced in court
A Wayne County judge followed the sentence agreement and sentenced Appling to one year in Wayne County Jail and five years of probation.
FEATURES
Department of Theatre presents feature film "Stay With Me" at the 2017 Traverse City Film Festival
Making its debut July 26 at the Old Town Playhouse near downtown Traverse City, “Stay With Me” was one of several dozen films premiered at the festival.
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MSU granted $14.4 million by CDC for Flint initiatives
MSU will soon establish a registry for Flint residents as part of a $14.4 million grant, in an effort to guide them to resources and programs “designed to minimize the effects of lead on their health,” according to a press release from MSU.