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How The State News conducted its survey of MSU students
The State News designed the survey project in hopes of getting closer to the true pulse of the student body we cover.
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East Lansing to install SafetyStick monitors to curb illegal parking downtown
The City of East Lansing approved a plan to install SafetySticks to deter illegal parking in hotspot locations downtown, near Michigan State University’s campus. If approved by state courts, the city will enter a five-year contract with the company.
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Crime blotter: Traffic stops, trespassing and assault
There were multiple traffic stops reported last week, along with a case of trespassing and simple assault.
MICHIGAN
DOJ to send election monitors to East Lansing
The Department of Justice sent letters to East Lansing, Lansing and Detroit in late June requesting various election records and notifying the cities that federal election monitors would be deployed to polling locations during the primary election on Aug. 4.
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Crime blotter: Larceny and traffic stops
Larceny and traffic stops were both reported multiple times last week.
MICHIGAN
Cyclospora outbreak grows as FDA seeks source, Michigan cases climb
Michigan numbers continue to escalate as cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that causes severe gastrointestinal illness, has sickened thousands across the U.S. since mid-May in the nation’s largest recorded outbreak.
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Crime blotter: Traffic stops, larceny and operating under the influence
Traffic stops, larceny and operating under the influence were all reported multiple times last week.
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MSU students strongly support DEI, survey finds
Amid federal attacks on the programs, a State News survey found that MSU students are overwhelmingly supportive of DEI.
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Some MSU students regret 2024 presidential votes, survey finds
A State News survey of MSU students offers new insight on campus politics.
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MSU students want a socially conscious endowment, survey finds
MSU students are largely in favor of social responsibility guiding its endowment, according to a State News survey. But, they're divided on what that would actually entail.
ENVIRONMENT
MSU advises students to stay inside due to hazardous air
Air quality will continue to range between very unhealthy and hazardous Friday through Saturday, according to the University Health and Wellbeing office.
MICHIGAN
How to register to vote in the upcoming Michigan primary election
Students can register to vote in-person at any time until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 4 at local city or township clerk offices. Voters can register online or by mail until July 20.
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MSU faculty overwhelmingly back no-confidence resolution for trustees
Faculty overwhelmingly approved an advisory no-confidence resolution against the Board of Trustees, a result Faculty Senate Chair John Aerni-Flessner said was meant to show the board "where faculty stand."
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Crime blotter: larceny, damage to property and drug offenses
Larceny, damage to property and drug offenses were all reported multiple times last week.
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MSU students cross prison walls for a different kind of classroom
Through Michigan State University's Write On! program, undergraduate students help assist incarcerated college students with writing.
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MSU rewards Guskiewicz for staying; some express trust concerns
The president's new contract comes days after he reversed course on Clemson, prompting both praise and skepticism across campus.
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MSU taps John Palumbo as interim athletic director
Spartan Ventures CEO Jon Palumbo will hold the position of interim athletic director until a permanent candidate has been named.
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J Batt to leave MSU on July 28
Athletics Director J Batt will officially be leaving Michigan State University on July 28 with a $3.95 million buyout, according to a University of Kentucky press release on Thursday evening.
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As MSU retains Guskiewicz, Clemson’s search moved forward behind closed doors
Clemson University selected University of Georgia Provost Benjamin Ayers as its next president days after Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz reversed his decision to leave.
MICHIGAN
League of Women Voters host virtual forum with District 7 candidates
Three candidates for the District 7 Democratic seat share main talking points at the League of Women Voters of Livingston's July 2 virtual forum.