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US Congress couldn't compromise on 2nd round of stimulus, halting unemployment insurance
Party leaders failed to compromise on two prominent relief proposals
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Wilson Dining Hall to permanently close
Among other closures for the fall semester were nine Sparty’s locations and the Starbucks located at Broad Art Museum and Broad College of Business. Culinary Services will reevaluate these retail locations after the fall semester and determine if adjustments need to be made, according to the update.
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What is gaslighting? MSU CAPS counselor offers some understanding and advice
Explore, forgive, tell about and reclaim your personal story, even if it feels scary.
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EL City Council extends mask requirement, passes ordinance against biased crime reporting
East Lansing City Council headed discussions around racial equity and the COVID-19 response at their Aug. 11 meeting, including an extension of the mayor’s order requiring masks be worn in all outdoor, public spaces in the downtown district.
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Michigan State to ask students to self screen before coming to campus, introduces COVID-19 Community Detection Program
Faculty and staff are being asked to complete the official health screening form each day before beginning on-campus work. Previously, departments had their own forms for their employees, but this is an official form from the university they are required to fill out when they plan to physically go to campus.
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MSU online store hacked, 2,600 customers affected
The information accessed included names, addresses and credit cards of customers between Oct. 19, 2019, and June 26, 2020.
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'It's about time': 2 newly appointed Black council members share their attachment to East Lansing, talk about plans
With the appointment of two new Black council members Saturday, Aug. 1, East Lansing City Council made history by creating the first council with people of color in the majority. The existing council members unanimously appointed Dana Watson and Ron Bacon to the two vacant seats.
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What you need to know about the crisis in Lebanon
Survivors have been left overwhelmed with grief as many have lost their homes, loved ones, jobs and even access to basic necessities.
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Gotcha scooters return to campus, users encouraged to wear PPE
The e-scooters were a feature of campus life last year and will be discussed by both parties Jan. 1, 2021, for a spring return, according to the licensing agreement.
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Masks to now be required in all outdoor, public areas in Downtown EL
The new requirement does not apply to individuals who are younger than five years old; those who cannot medically tolerate a mask; those who are eating or drinking while seated at a table/food service establishment; those who are exercising, when wearing a face covering would interfere in the activity; or those who are at a polling location for purposes of voting in an election, according to the release.
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Stanley provides update on chief diversity officer search, Task Force on Racial Equity members announced
More than 70 potential candidates were considered during the search for the chief diversity officer, and seven finalists will interview in late July before narrowing down to four candidates.
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Lansing hosts 2nd community input webinar focused on Lansing Police Department budget
These webinars are a part of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s Racial Justice and Equity Community Action Plan, which includes three phases of both long-term and short-term steps. The final webinar is scheduled for Aug. 20.
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Frank Dedvukaj charged in fatal moped crash involving Michigan State student
The driver was charged with operating while intoxicated. His preliminary exam conference is scheduled for Aug. 20.
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Election recap: Results from the Ingham County primary election
Of Ingham County's 207,839 registered voters, 32.21% took to the polls — or an absent voter ballot dropbox — to cast their votes on partisan offices for U.S. congressional seats all the way down to state legislature and county positions.
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‘There’s a lot of moving parts’: Election workers discuss voter turnout, expectations for November
While some off-campus precincts in the city exceeded 100 voters, on-campus precincts saw significantly fewer voters.
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ASMSU to host fall election to fill its General Assembly
This election will take place the week of Oct. 5, 2020.
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Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages sentenced to 90 days in jail, 18 months probation
Klages' charges involve her denying knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the investigation in 2016.
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Teresa Woodruff begins provost role, announces diversity and intellectual health agendas
Teresa Woodruff officially began her tenure as MSU provost, despite backlash she faced after the announcement earlier this year.
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Michgan State's COVID-19 Community Compact and how it might be enforced
Returning MSU students are expected to follow a new community compact. Here's how it works.
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'We need to start normalizing standing up for each other': Women of color at MSU share experiences of racism
“We need to start normalizing standing up for each other,” communication junior Alondra Alvarez said. “I feel like the word ‘ally’ is used a lot but an ally ... is someone who stands up for each other no matter who's in the room. ... I'm not only going to stand up for you and your community when you're around. I'm going to stand up even when you're never around. And that's something that I feel like we all need to start doing.”