MSU
Michigan State facilities employee under investigation for racist Facebook posts
The university was made aware from complaints that came in over the weekend, Guerrant said.
MSU
Dueling petitions: Calls growing both for removal and support of VP of research Stephen Hsu
The GEU did not call to strip Hsu's tenure or professorship in the physics department, rather to remove him from a leadership post that determines who gets research funding.
MSU
Faculty asked to move 75% of courses at least partially online
Campus will technically be open, but only a quarter of classes will be held completely in-person.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council discusses council retreat, body cameras and updates downtown projects
The City Council meeting on Tuesday opened up discussions as to what could be expected from a council retreat on diversity, equity and inclusion and how the current body camera equipment in place at the East Lansing Police Department may be improved to eliminate the issue of cameras detaching.
MICHIGAN
Potter Park Zoo to reopen to the public Thursday
Potter Park Zoo will reopen to the public Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Nessel proposes statewide police reform aimed at police accountability, transparency
Some of Nessel's proposals mirror actions taken in East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing restaurants struggle to fill tables
“You have to take into consideration that we have no students, no faculty, no staff,” Joe Bell, one of The Peanut Barrel owners, said. “Most of the buildings (on campus) are locked up. Many of the retail stores are still not open.”
MSU
Greek life raising support, money for Black Lives Matter
In raising money and support for various organizations and causes related to the Black Lives Matter movement, many of those who have gone Greek are dedicated to using their platforms to enact change across the nation.
MICHIGAN
Local agencies partner to bring COVID-19 testing to at-risk communities
While it's said to specifically target the above at-risk communities, there is also availability for those in the surrounding areas to get tested whether they are presenting symptoms or not.
MICHIGAN
Quality Dairy Store closes university location
The Quality Dairy Store on Grand River Avenue has officially closed its doors.
MSU
'Equity over equality': MSU students and alumni march, demanding university to represent their community
The event was organized by current MSU students and alumni, all of whom were minorities, who saw MSU’s campus as a diverse community but with no support for these diverse groups. Their demands were to make MSU what it says it is: inclusive and united.
NEWS
'It's about quantity and quality': Expert discusses sleeping during crisis
Disrupted sleep cycles or sleep deprivation can cause frequent problems with daily levels of physical, mental and behavioral functioning, especially when the state of the world isn't so cookie-cutter anymore.
MSU
Hundreds of MSU professors, GEU call to remove VP of research Stephen Hsu
Hsu has been an outspoken advocate for eugenics or discouraging reproduction from those with genetic defects and disabilities with the intent of improving the quality of the human species.
MICHIGAN
Tenant protections, resuming K-12 extra curriculars: Whitmer's latest executive orders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued multiple executive orders this week, including one that extends a former order preventing landlords from evicting tenants, and one that resumes overnight camps and K-12 extracurricular activities.
MSU
Michigan State begins implementing online and in-person instruction schedules
MSU began implementing changes to courses to fit its planned hybrid instruction.
MICHIGAN
EL couple uses business LED signboard to promote graduating high school seniors
“In the midst of a pandemic, you need to find beautiful things to celebrate,” Lynsey Clayton said. “So, I really want that to be the focus … these kids deserved it — to still be celebrated and have some fun.”
MICHIGAN
Michigan State Police request to review ELPD officer in excessive force complaint
The warrant request involves the review of Stephenson's actions regarding his interactions with Anthony Loggins in December of 2019.
MSU
MSU Honors College recommends interim dean
Matthew Zierler will be begininng this role during the COVID-19 pandemic and while the university plans to transition back from the online instruction of the spring semester to hybrid, in-person instruction on campus.
MICHIGAN
Espresso Royale closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Espresso Royale announced on Thursday they would permanently shut down all locations.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council discusses brutality, defunding the police and passes outdoor dining
East Lansing City Council discussed the nature of police brutality and the national conversation of defunding the police. Open-air dining areas were approved to open as early as June 11.