MICHIGAN
Mayor extends state of emergency and downtown mask order for East Lansing
East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens extends state of emergency and downtown mask order.
MSU
ASMSU passes bills regarding RHS furloughs, pass/fail
The next GA meeting will be on Nov. 19, while representatives will meet and discuss bills in committees Thursday, Nov. 12.
MSU
MSU offers Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading option for 2020-21 academic year
Students can start requesting that grades for the fall semester be recorded as S/NS on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 until 11:59 EST on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. S/NS will replace the previous No Record-Covid option.
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Theatre department sets virtual stage for experimental season
The MSU Theatre Department announced its plans for the fall season, which is a collection of experimental projects themed around current events and social justice.
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AG joins coalition against limits on international student visas
The coalition opposes a proposed rule that would set fixed time limits of two or four year on student visas. The attorneys general argue in their letter that these limits would harm international students, limit learning opportunities for domestic students, damage state economies and violate federal law.
MICHIGAN
Trump supporters gather at Capitol following Biden's projected win
Protesters gathered for 'Stop the Steal' rally at the state Capitol in support of current President Donald Trump, chanting "we won" after Joe Biden came out as the projected winner of the 2020 presidential race.
MICHIGAN
Without evidence, state Legislature votes to subpoena elections bureau
The 2020 presidential election is decided, but disinformation keeps circulating.
MICHIGAN
After 4 days of vote counts, Biden is projected to win presidency over Trump
After days of vote tabulation from the start of Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris is projected to win the presidency over President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
MICHIGAN
Court of Claims officially denies Trump Campaign lawsuit
Judge Cynthia Stephens announced a plan to deny the lawsuit Thursday. Stephens' opinion was issued Friday, after hearing arguments, in which the suit was ruled to unlikely succeed on its merits.
NEWS
Michigan State athletics conducts 71 PCR COVID-19 tests, finds 4 positive results
After conducting 71 PCR tests, Michigan State athletics found four positive tests among their student-athletes.
MSU
President Stanley urges precaution and testing prior to fall departure
"It’s our collective responsibility to ensure the safety of our community, especially for those who plan to travel or return home for Thanksgiving," MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said in the email. "COVID-19 is on the rise in Michigan and the state has recorded a record number of positive cases due, in part, to small indoor gatherings without face coverings."
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MSU students deal with election anticipation
Who will be our next president? Michigan State students express their feelings about the election and how they are dealing with stress this week.
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Breaking down Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar Bennett's contract with MSU
His 13-page contract states that Bennett’s initial salary rate is $315,000 and will be evaluated every year based on merit.
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O'Keefe, Vassar fill MSU Board of Trustees seats
Thursday morning's update had 82 of 83 Michigan counties reported, and O'Keefe, Vassar, Mosallam and Schuitmaker were all within 1% of one another.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing to host event, close offices on Veterans Day
Up to 25 community members are invited to a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 9. The event will take place at 9 a.m. at East Lansing's Medal of Honor Memorial and Veterans Monument.
MSU
ASMSU addresses furloughed RHS employees, recorded lectures and more in committees
The approved bills include creating resources for furloughed RHS workers, advocating for recorded lectures and amending ASMSU election procedure.
MICHIGAN
Benson updates vote counting, addresses Trump lawsuit
A record 5.2 million Michigan voters cast their ballots this year, beating the previous record of 5 million set in 2008 when former President Barack Obama won the state.
MICHIGAN
Gary Peters is projected to hold Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in 2020 election
Statewide, the margin between Peters and James was much closer throughout the vote counting process.
MICHIGAN
Biden projected to win Michigan in 2020 election
After two days of vote counting, Joe Biden is projected to win Michigan's 16 electoral votes.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Clerk reports all unofficial results have been tallied
Multiple Democratic candidates won Ingham County, with a high number of absentee votes across the board.