ISO Director of PR and Undergrad Affairs Aditya Varma said Diwali is a holy festival of lights in the Hindu religion that aims to celebrate victory of light over darkness.
Oakland County and Grand Valley State University agencies are now assisting in the investigation to find missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo.
The volunteer search will begin on Saturday, Nov. 6, between 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the MSU Union and go until dusk.
The event gave students the opportunity to learn about the Día de Los Muertos culture, enjoy authentic Mexican food, get their faces painted, watch performances and receive a free t-shirt.
Borchanian’s vehicle was one of two known vehicle flipping incidents in East Lansing in the aftermath of Michigan State’s victory over Michigan. These incidents were one part of the large scale crimes that happened across the city on Oct. 30.
Those who worked East Lansing's November city council election explain why it is so important to give back to the community through voting.
During the Nov. 4 ASMSU general assembly, Vice President for Governmental Affairs Matt Apostle will be resigned due to his struggle to juggle ASMSU along with other student responsibilities. ASMSU also held an open discussion to plan their response regarding the destruction throughout East Lansing following the MSU vs. University of Michigan football game.
"The Red Cedar River is of particular interest just due to the close proximity (to) where Brendan was last seen,” MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said. “That particular search effort is requiring additional resources from MSP’s Marine Services Divison.”
"We do not have the exact circumstances of how the two were shot," ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said. "We do not have anybody in custody and we are not currently looking for any suspects."
Hospital administration proposed a new contract for the caregivers late last Friday, the last day of contract negotiations between them and the union. Many of the picketing workers cited high turnover rates, exhaustion from long hours and low pay.
The seven bills are proposed in response to mainly Republican-backed election reform bills that many Democrats say could be harmful to the democratic process.
Protestors gathered outside of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Nov. 3. to advocate for accountability. The demonstration attracted attention from passersby and police officers.
The researchers will investigate the role biosolids play in polluting soil, water and plants.
Those who have information about individuals involved in the destructive off-campus actions, are encouraged to share it with the Dean of Students Office.
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
Michigan State Police's Marine Services has joined the search for missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo. MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said there have been no indications of foul play regarding his disappearance.
The survey received 121 responses from freshman students to seniors at MSU. The survey found that 91.7 percent of students enjoyed their fall break.
To report suspected criminal behavior, share photos/videos or report dangerous off-campus behavior by MSU students, contact ELPD Sgt. Adam Park at 517-319-6834 or the MSU Dean of Students office by phone at 517-884-0789 or by email at doso@msu.edu.
“After the last couple years where, you know, people have been down and inside, it kind of just felt good to be outside and see the community vibrant, and just having fun, and just having a good time in their costumes,” magician Cameron Zvara said. “Just interacting together, it just felt good to feel like a community again.”
On Oct. 30, the East Lansing Police Department had a total of 349 calls for service. There were 20 citations issued and five arrests made.