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Michigan courts improve virtual services due to COVID-19
Essential virtual services provided by courts are being reworked to better function during COVID-19 pandemic.
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How the coronavirus changed the campaign for ASMSU candidates
The ASMSU election starts next week. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique, but not overwhelming, setbacks for candidates.
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First provost finalist to virtually visit on Monday
Wanda J. Blanchett, the first MSU provost candidate is set to visit via Zoom conference Monday.
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MSU sorority houses abandoned, members respond to COVID-19 outbreak
The decision to abandon the sorority houses was a tough pill to swallow for everyone, but it has hit Michigan State seniors especially hard.
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Whitmer holds coronavirus town hall about 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed questions from Michiganders via a virtual town hall March 26. After Whitmer's recent "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, many Michiganders wondered about the economy, guidelines about travel, mental health and testing kit availability.
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Gov. Whitmer calls for medical donations as cases rise
In order to reach a point where the disease begins to level off, Whitmer said everyone needs to do their part.
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Michigan State will offer satisfactory/not satisfactory grading option to students
Students will have the option to make their class grades on a satisfactory/not satisfactory binary system.
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Scenes from the East Lansing area before, after coronavirus pandemic
Since the world has shifted in response to the coronavirus pandemic, East Lansing and Lansing have fallen silent. Here are photos pre-coronavirus and now, showing how much the cities have changed.
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Local nonprofit focuses on improving youth mental health in Michigan schools
Engaged Outreach, a Michigan nonprofit focused on providing a proactive approach to social and mental wellbeing, has worked to improve youth mental health and combat rising suicide rates among youth and young adults.
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MSU provost search finalists chosen, visits to be held next week
The Michigan State University provost search concluded with three finalists to be announced prior to Zoom visits next week.
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Changes to on-campus dining following 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
MSU cafeterias have new hours and are exclusively serving takeout due to state policy in response to the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
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Nessel orders businesses to halt the sale of fake COVID-19 protection patch
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is looking to file a civil lawsuit against Frequency Apps Corporation and Biores Technologies Inc. regarding the sale of a "Coronavirus Defender Patch." Price gouging complaints related to COVID-19 total 1,578 as of 7 a.m. March 24.
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Michigan State international student dies over the weekend of unknown causes
A Michigan State international student died on Saturday, March 21. Stay with The State News for more updates on this story.
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What it's like to have a severe latex allergy during the COVID-19 pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of many at MSU, but religious studies junior Liv Swanton's severe latex allergy makes matters worse.
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MSU to halt construction, suspend non-essential research due to COVID-19
Michigan State suspends construction, per an email announcement from MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
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East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier Extends Local State of Emergency
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has extended the local state of emergency declaration through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order.
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Ex-MSU Dean William Strampel released early from jail
William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was released from Ingham County Jail Thursday.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 are expected to continue to rise according to Whitmer. Whitmer responds with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.
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A recap of the executive orders Gov. Whitmer signed over the weekend
Over the weekend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 4 executive orders meant to combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the negative effects of social distancing and quarantining.
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ASMSU holds first Zoom meeting
ASMSU held a General Assembly meeting via Zoom, passing resolutions in response to the spread of COVID-19.