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Over $232 million raised by over 70,000 donors
The donations are a 25% increase from the previous year's donation amount.
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Ingham County becomes an area of substantial COVID-19 transmission
Vail recommends residents of Ingham County wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. She also said that it would be wise to wear masks in crowded outdoor settings as well.
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MSU clears up concerns about mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021
MSU Deputy Spokesman Dan Olsen explained that individuals should receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 31.
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Amcor's $10 million donation to packaging is largest in CANR history
Amcor invested $10 million into Michigan State's School of Packaging on Aug. 3.
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POE announces department expansion, releases RVSM workshop data in annual report
The report compares students’ answers in a pre and post-workshop survey as well as the overall number of students that participated in the respective POE workshops and announced expansions within the department.
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MSU offers 20 cash prizes of $1,000 as vaccine incentive
MSU is offering cash prizes of $1,000 to 20 students that are at least 18 years old, are enrolled in an at least one course at MSU, and have filled out the university's mandatory student vaccination status survey.
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MSU is requiring vaccines, masks for students, faculty and staff
MSU is requiring students, staff and faculty get vaccinated and wear masks indoors during the first few weeks of school.
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Fry Fest: The State News' ranking of the best fries in East Lansing
Nine orders of fries from nine East Lansing restaurants: What will come out on top?
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After a long history of gerrymandering, Michigan starts to take action with a redistricting commission
"There is a long-standing history of gerrymandering in American politics,” Democratic Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony said. “Ultimately, gerrymandering has rigged the game in terms of silencing voters, and it has really allowed elected officials to act without much accountability, and draw districts in their own favor.”
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Thousands of jobs await students on campus
Career Services Director of Employer Relations and Communications Karin Hanson said on-campus jobs are flexible with class schedules, easy to get to, offer great compensation and can complement their major to further enhance their skills.
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ICHD announces recommendations following a rise in COVID-19 cases
Currently, Ingham County has 188 active cases, with roughly 25 new cases per million people. On June 19th, there were on average 5 cases per million people. That's roughly a 500% increase from June 19 to July 19.
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Students looking to relax or get some exercise can visit campus natural areas
MSU students looking for a way to relax or get a workout can utilize one of MSU's many campus natural areas.
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Weather warning in Lansing and surrounding areas
Heavy winds and rainfall expected in the Lansing area tonight to tomorrow morning. Residents are recommended to take extra safety precautions.
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Must sees: All the East Lansing hot spots you need to try when you get to MSU
Before classes begin and the majority of your days are spent behind a computer screen or in a lecture hall, here are a few things you should do the moment you step on campus.
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EL Mayor Aaron Stephens reflects on his year in office, considers next steps
Although he is moving away, Stephens said that East Lansing is home to him and that he thinks he’ll return at some point. He described being the mayor of East Lansing during a pandemic as the most stressful job, but also the best job in the world.
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Four college friends' children start at MSU years later
Over 30 years after their graduation from MSU, three out of the four of these Spartans will have a child at MSU, following in their footsteps.
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Why Ingham County is experiencing a hot, rain-filled summer
According to Global Change, large urban areas, like East Lansing, have more challenges related to heat than in surrounding rural areas because of the release of heat from buildings, vehicles and industries.
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Apartment caught on fire at the Hub in East Lansing, building evacuated
ELFD Captain Mark Koonter said that the fire remained contained to the original apartment and no one was injured while the building was evacuated.
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CATA gives free rides to voters for primary election
The Capital Area Transportation Authority, CATA, will be providing system-wide free rides to voters in the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 3. CATA recommends booking Redi-Ride trips no later than Aug. 2.
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MSU Professor's journey comes full circle as artist for Tokyo Olympics
MacArthur, an Associate Professor of graphic design at Michigan State, decided to retire from competition following the 2004 Olympics in Athens after being a part of the national rowing team since 1991 and competing in the Olympics in 2000 and 2004.