MSU
Lansing-area artists use bridges as their canvas
When two Lansing-area bridges needed renovation, urban planners sought out local artists to add a touch of creativity to the projects.
MICHIGAN
Conrad's Grill looks to settle in to newest location
The newest Conrad’s location is open tentatively from 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. Once Conrad finds enough workers, they will be open until 3 a.m, he said. Job applications are available at the new location.
MSU
Nassar expected to plead guilty to county charges
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is expected to plead guilty to 22 counts of criminal sexual conduct of the first degree in Ingham and Eaton counties.
NEWS
Sexual assault trial for ex-MSU football players delayed
The sexual assault trial involving former MSU football players Donnie Corley, Josh King and Demetric Vance is delayed again.
NEWS
Suspicious letters sent to MSU staff, Okemos School District employees
Letters were sent to multiple MSU staff members with contents that "do not constitute a criminal act but concerned the recipients," according to a press release from Meridian Township Police.
MSU
Mediation period for Nassar suits to be extended
The mediation period for lawsuits related to alleged sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will be extended, according to court documents filed Monday.
MICHIGAN
City council members to take oath, elect mayor Nov. 20
Newly elected East Lansing City Council members will be sworn in on Nov. 20, according to a press release from the city.
MICHIGAN
City Council special meeting cancelled
The East Lansing City Council meeting for Monday night has been cancelled.
MICHIGAN
An in-depth look at how precincts voted in the Nov. 7 general election
Precincts with more students and senior citizens appear to have voted in favor of the income tax proposal, and precincts on-campus tended to choose Aaron Stephens as their first choice city council candidate.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing council-elect Stephens prepares for first actions
The win for Stephens was also a realization his work is nowhere near done yet. He’ll be sworn-in today, giving him a few days to address city council on East Lansing’s biggest issues.
MSU
ASMSU academic committee discusses grief absence policy
The latest ASMSU Academic Committee meeting featured a presentation on the Grief Absence Policy and potential revisions.
MICHIGAN
Woods says goodbye at Nov. 8 city council meeting
The failure of the income tax proposal, a new fraternity and councilmember Susan Woods' last meeting were discussed at the Nov. 8 East Lansing City Council meeting.
MSU
Education Policy Innovation Collaborative plans to restore Michigan K-12 education
EPIC is a collaboration between researchers across the state which focuses on schools in Michigan that need help to produce more successful students.
MSU
Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse
Aly Raisman, six-time Olympic medal winner and one of the biggest names in the sport of gymnastics, has accused ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. She is, so far, the highest profile gymnast to come forward with allegations.
MSU
MSU becomes 5th U.S. university accredited in emergency planning
In 2015, the MSU police department formed an advisory team to begin preparing for emergency plans in case of natural disaster or crises; today they’re the fifth higher education institution in the nation and second entity in the state of Michigan to become accredited in emergency planning.
MSU
U-M Interfraternity Council suspends social activities
The University of Michigan's Interfraternity Council, or IFC, has suspended its Greek Life social activities and pledge terms amidst hazing and sexual assault allegations.
MICHIGAN
Crimes reported to ELPD and MSUPD with Penn State in town
On a weekend that brought frigid temperatures, pouring rains and power outages across Grand River Avenue, game day-related crimes were less prevalent as they've been in recent weeks, records show.
MICHIGAN
The long history of LGBT rights at MSU
For many students who come to MSU and begin the process of finding their identity, one unsung difficulty of finding one’s place in the LGBT community is that they have no prior experience with the community or knowledge of it.
MSU
'LEADR' lab gives history a digital lens
The modernized form of research within history and anthropology studies is done in the Lab for the Education and Advancement of Digital Research, better known as LEADR.
MSU
Red Cross Blood Battle underway
The MSU American Red Cross Club has organized a Blood Battle to see which university can secure the most blood donations from October 30 to November 17.