Teacher applicants not meeting state expectations

School superintendents around Michigan are reportedly less than impressed with applicants for teaching jobs recently, and it’s contributing to a teacher shortage in some subject areas across the state. Michigan Education Association (MEA) President Steven Cook said, “on the one hand, they will get a lot of applicants, but they won’t get, many times, the kind of folks they’re looking for.”

VIDEO: The March on Lansing

Thousands of protesters gathered in Lansing Saturday to protest a variety of issues concerning the country in wake of the inauguration of President Donald Trump in a show of solidarity with the Women's March on Washington.

MSU researchers discovers new chemical compound, finds it slows spread of skin cancer

A chemical compound that dramatically reduces the spread of the most fatal form of skin cancer cells has been discovered in a small lab led by professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Richard Neubig at MSU.

Nearly 8,000 people gather in Lansing for Women's March

In solidarity with the Women's March on Washington, roughly 8,000 people attended the March on Lansing on Saturday afternoon.

Students cautious but hopeful after Trump's inauguration

President Donald Trump took the oath of office Friday, becoming the 45th president of the United States, leaving some students with reservations about the country's future while others expressed cautious optimism.

ASMSU details four new bills at latest meeting

ASMSU passed four bills and sent one back to committee, on Thursday night during the general assembly meeting. These bills ranged from supporting the 23rd Annual Race for the Place to inducting new members.

Why we march: women's march on Lansing and D.C.

VIDEO: Students mixed on what Trump presidency will mean for country

As Donald Trump takes oath of office at his inauguration today, listen and watch MSU students give their opinion on what his presidency will mean for them.

Three ELPD K-9s honored, retire to normal life

Emotions ran high Wednesday afternoon at a retirement ceremony for three East Lansing Police Department K-9s held at the East Lansing City Hall. 54-B District Court housed the festivities in honor of Diesel, Tia and Max, three dogs who very recently ended their service with ELPD.

East Lansing, MSU communities foster rap performers and talent

Rappers Stoop Lee, ItsErnie, A. Cook and Psedo have two things in common: they’re all MSU students, and they all harbor dreams of becoming professional rappers, even as they prepare for desk jobs in their MSU studies.

Fake news problem highlighted by experts

The phrase “fake news” has entered the vernacular after a presidential campaign in which, according to a BuzzFeed study, Facebook engagements for fake news stories topped Facebook engagements for authentic stories during the last three months of the election.

Takeaways from the 2017 State of the State

In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder took the podium in front of his constituents and the Michigan public at home Tuesday night in the Michigan Capitol House Chambers.

MSU student, former BSA president running for Detroit mayoral bid

Growing up in Detroit before it was the country's "comeback kid" meant growing up in a community that was underserved and underprivileged. Management senior and Detroit native Myya Jones lived all over the city—from east Detroit to west to downtown to southside—and now she's ready to go back.

Sgt. Munford discusses role with crash team

Sgt. Dan Munford has been with the MSU police department for 19 years, serving as the night shift supervisor for road patrol and the assistant team commander for the Ingham Regional Crash Investigation Team, or IRCI.

Park District future still uncertain amid debate over brownfield plan

After changes to the Park District development project's brownfield reimbursement plan were made at the Jan. 10 East Lansing City Council meeting, the long-awaited development yet again faces an uncertain future.

Snyder during 2017 State of the State: 'We need to grow Michigan'

In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder took the podium in front of his constituents and the Michigan public at home Tuesday night in the Michigan Capitol House Chambers.

Live blog: 2017 State of the State address, protesters at the Capitol

Gov. Rick Snyder is set to deliver his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. The address will take place inside Michigan's Capitol Building in the House Chamber.

Students march to commemorate MLK

Members of MSU's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity lead a commemorative march to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday afternoon. 

ELPD alerts of armed robbery at E.L. Subway

On Monday night, East Lansing Police Department sent an alert to the public warning of an armed robbery at the Subway, located at 248 E. Saginaw Street.

MSU student dies from sledding accident in Boyne Falls

Kinesiology junior Sally Ottenhoff died early Sunday morning as a result of a sledding accident.