MICHIGAN
Free speech bill passes State House committee
A bill aiming to protect students' free speech at universities and colleges in Michigan has made progress in the State House.
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VIDEO: 9/11 Memorial at The Rock on Farm Lane
Students gathered at The Rock on Farm Lane in remembrance of 9/11.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing couple hikes across state to help Flint
East Lansing residents Madeleine and Ross March-Meenagh completed a 220-mile trek of the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail to raise money and awareness for the Flint water crisis.
MICHIGAN
Sister Cities International seeks East Lansing partnership
The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission requested a partnership with East Lansing involving funding and commission representation.
MICHIGAN
Conversion therapy banned by East Lansing City Council
Conversion therapy was formally banned by the East Lansing City Council and includes penalties for violating the ordinance.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing launches 10th annual photo contest
East Lansing has initiated its 10th annual photo contest. Contestants can submit photos taken in East Lansing for a chance to win a Meijer gift card or other East Lansing centered prizes.
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VIDEO: City council candidate series: John Revitte
Revitte considered running for city council in 2017, but when all incumbents ran for reelection, he opted out. Now, with Shanna Draheim not seeking another term, Revitte is looking to serve the people of East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: John Revitte
Will former professor and parks commissioner John Revitte reach a seat on the East Lansing city council?
MICHIGAN
Michigan lawmakers respond to MSU fines, Title IX violations
U.S. House Rep. Elissa Slotkin, State Rep. Julie Brixie and Sen. Gary Peters have released statements in support of the Department of Education's fine to MSU, while still opposing Secretary Betsy DeVos.
MICHIGAN
VIDEO: City council candidate series: Jessy Gregg
Jessy Gregg is currently serving on the Ingham County Parks Commission as well as the East Lansing Arts Commission and thinks she is ready to make the jump to city council.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate series: Jessy Gregg
Can former reporter and business owner Jessy Gregg move up the ranks in city advocacy?
MSU
Board of Trustees draw criticism at meeting for continuing to not support survivors
The day after the Office of Civil Rights released its reports on Michigan State's mishandling of sexual assault claims, the Board of Trustees had their first meeting and heard criticism during public participation.
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Office of Civil Rights report, Provost June Youatt's resignation discussed at board meeting
At the first Board of Trustees meeting of the 2019-20 academic year, a recent report by the Office of Civil Rights and Provost June Youatt's resignation were discussed.
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VIDEO: Black Student Alliance MSU flat rate tuition protest
Black Student Alliance MSU took stage to protest flat-rate tuition at MSU during Spartan Remix, 2019. BSA president Sharron Reed-Davis sat down with The State News to talk about their protest.
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MSU administration building evacuated following bomb threat
MSU's Hannah Administration Building has been evacuated. According to an MSU alert, a bomb threat has been reported near the building.
MICHIGAN
City council hears frustrated Hub tenants in discussion meeting
Some Hub tenants voiced frustration with the move-in process at the Sept. 3 city council meeting.
NEWS
Report: Ex-president, other MSU officials failed to respond to and prevent abuse
The report determined the university violated Title IX regulations by failing to respond to reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault by Larry Nassar and former Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel.
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MSU to pay record $4.5M fine for campus crime reporting failures
The U.S. Department of Education issued a $4.5 million fine to Michigan State University for failures to create mandated crime reporting and public safety networks at the university.
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Michigan State University Provost June Youatt resigns
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. approved Provost June Youatt's resignation Thursday. Her resignation comes after a report following an investigation done by the Office of Civil Rights and Clery Act Compliance Division.
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First Board of Trustees meeting of the academic year to take place Friday
The Michigan State Board of Trustees will hold their first meeting of the 2019-20 school year Friday. This will be Samuel L. Stanley Jr.'s first board meeting since being unanimously approved as president of the university.