Confirmed cases for Black residents in Ingham County nearly triple white residents
As of Tuesday evening, the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) reported the rate of cases per 100,000 for Black residents was nearly triple those of white residents. With students beginning to return to campus, health officials urge students to follow social distancing guidelines.
ELHS navigates first week of remote learning for fall amidst COVID-19 pandemic
As classes begin remotely for East Lansing High School, students and parents share their experiences adapting to the new learning model.
New water treatment plant operational, quality may not improve for 2 years
IPF switched their water supply to the new water treatment plant and tower Wednesday. Although, it may take up to two years for a noticeable change in water quality to occur.
Harbor Bay Real Estate threaten legal action against East Lansing for Newman Lofts' age-restriction policy
With Newman Lofts' 55 plus age-restriction policy in place, the building is struggling to find tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the press conference on Aug. 27, Harbor Bay Real Estate stated that if a mutually beneficial agreement is not reached, they are prepared to resort to legal action against the city.
Olin student health protocol changes amid COVID-19 pandemic, limited testing available
When students were expected to return to campus at MSU, Keith Nelson was worried if students would strictly follow safety guidelines. Even though there will be fewer students, the message remains the same.
MSU's reports on Strampel and Nassar: Who are the 8 people being investigated further?
The investigation found that most of those named involved failing to report concerns about Strampel.
The Poll Workers Project is seeking younger generation to work at the polling precincts
The premise of the project — getting young people to work polling precincts — came as a result of how COVID-19 has impacted the general older population in comparison to the younger generation.
3rd chief diversity officer finalist to hold virtual forum Thursday
Page's forum will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
MSU receives emergency FDA authorization to decontaminate N95 masks for multiple uses
Up to 70,000 N95 masks could be sanitized per week to be reworn.
Michigan State finds more than 40 people may have known about Nassar, Strampel's abuse
Today, MSU sent "Reports of Employee Review" for Larry Nassar and William Strampel to the DOE.
FIJI suspends member involved with painting "BLM sucks" on The Rock on Farm Lane
The suspended FIJI member painted PIKE letters initially.
EL City Council selects four finalists for the city attorney; final interviews to take place this week
In a special meeting last Thursday, the council went through the initial interview process to finalize four out of the eight candidates that applied for the city attorney
2,500 students move on campus over the weekend, less dorms open
“I think they could’ve been more clear about the decisions,” business freshman Naomi German said. “A lot of things were changing really quickly and kind of close to when we were supposed to be moving in."
MSU welcomes class of 2024 at this year's virtual convocation
"My hope is that this class of 2024 will be remembered as the class that overcame," ASMSU President Abii-Tah Bih said. "My hope for this class is to remember that this Spartan nation is not just the sum of its parts. Instead, we are a true melting pot. We defy all hints of defeat, and we commit to uplift each other."
Editor’s note: The fewer dead Spartans, the better
For everyone, I sincerely hope you stay safe, keep your circles small and mask up, for the benefit it brings to your surrounding community.
MSU and East Lansing experience a calm welcome weekend amid COVID-19 pandemic
Steve Gonzalez said this lack of activity could be attributed to fewer students in the area, due to fully remote learning this fall, as well as the city's efforts to encourage COVID-19 preventative measures.
2nd chief diversity officer finalist to hold virtual forum Tuesday
DeBrenna LaFa Agbenyiga's open forum will be at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. Preregistration is required for the forum.
Chief diversity officer finalist Nathan Ziegler visits MSU via Zoom
"You have to start it by looking at institutional and systemic equity so that you can ensure that you have an inclusive environment where diversity can be celebrated, acknowledged and appreciated by all key stakeholders — so I believe that inclusion cannot occur until there's equity," the first CDO finalist Nathan Ziegler said.