Former USA Gymnastics CEO arrested for evidence tampering in Nassar investigation

 This is a third degree felony. Penny could face two to 10 years in prison. 

University Council votes on presidential search committee proposal

A proposal to not give the members of the MSU Board of Trustees who are on the presidential search committee a vote in the process of forwarding candidates to the board was presented at the University Council meeting on Tuesday. All 94 university faculty members present voted in agreement.

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in fatal shooting of MSU student

An arrest warrant is issued for a suspect in the fatal shooting of an MSU student.

Listening phase of the MSU presidential search process comes to a close

The "listening phase" of the MSU presidential search process has come to a close after nearly a month of input sessions being held across campus. The two final input sessions were open to the public in the Kellogg Center, where many notable people from the MSU community were in attendance, including representatives from Reclaim MSU and Board of Trustee candidates.

Seven key takeaways from heated Whitmer-Schuette debate

Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer came face-to-face on Oct. 12 in a contentious televised debate, discussing topics from Larry Nassar to road repair.

Michigan State University student named as deceased victim

Hard alcohol banned from fraternities, sororities

All alcoholic beverages above 15 percent alcohol by volume have been banned from fraternities and sororities, the Michigan State University Interfraternity Council decided Oct. 10.

MSU Board of Trustee candidates engage in televised debate

The candidates discussed issues like the current administrative situation at MSU, student representation on the board and drinking on campus. 

ASMSU passes two pro-LGBT bills through policy committee

On National Coming Out Day, ASMSU's policy committee passed two bills through to General Assembly that would push for advocacy to amend the state-level Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 to include protections on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, and support a change to the Food and Drug Administration’s policy to defer men who have had sexual relations with other men from donating blood.

Douglas Massey discusses immigration policy changes in U.S. at lecture

Douglas Massey, a sociologist and a professor at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs at Princeton University who focuses on issues of immigration, segregation and demography spoke on campus about immigration policies of past presidential administrations and current policies. 

University of Minnesota drops same presidential search firm hired by Michigan State

The University of Minnesota dropped Storbek/Pimentel as their presidential search firm after it was announced that MSU would be using the same firm for their presidential search.

MSU student fatally shot early Friday morning

A 22-year-old male MSU student is dead after being shot early Friday morning, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD). 

20th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer set for Oct. 13

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, now in its 20th year, will take place at the Capitol this Saturday, Oct. 13.

Lime arrives as second scooter company in Lansing region

A month after Bird scooters mysteriously appeared in East Lansing, nearly 200 Lime scooters will aim to put their own twist on the alternative transportation trend. 

East Lansing priest resigns after sexual harassment allegations

Amid sexual harassment allegations, East Lansing Rev. Mark Inglot resigned from being a pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Saint John Student Center.

MSU research shows how your health can be affected by where you live

A recent study conducted at MSU explored the idea that where people live can affect their health. The study looked into the proximity of residents' homes to local parks, industrial areas, community gardens and other locations and how each of the different environments influences health.

A break up letter to the on-campus CATA buses

This is a breakup letter to the on-campus CATA buses. 

How to annoy your roommate

Here is a list of three things that will annoy your roommate. 

Breaking down the costs of living on and off campus

A State News analysis found that students pay a premium for the convenience of dorm life, spending nearly $450 a month more than their off-campus counterparts.

Crisis of the college apartment dishwasher

Why having a dishwasher in an apartment is actually inconvenient.