From band sexual harassment to Trump's victory: 2016-17 in review

It has been a long year at MSU. Take a look back at some of the more noteworthy events during the 2016-17 school year.

MSU bans moped parking at bike racks beginning fall 2017

ASMSU 54th Session holds first meeting, re-elects Santavicca

The Associated Students of Michigan State University 54th Session met for the first time last night, and they got a taste of what a long ASMSU meeting is like.

End might finally be in sight for Park District project after new plans approved

The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved the site and brownfield plans for the latest iteration of the Park District project at their Tuesday night meeting, moving the long-awaited development one step closer to tangible action. 

Gov. candidate, El-Sayed, touts college affordability, end to gerrymandering

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, one of five candidates for the Democratic Party in the race to become Michigan’s next governor in 2018, visited MSU College Democrats on Monday night at Wilson Hall and delivered a speech outlining his policy positions heading into the campaign.

Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaking on campus tonight

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed will be on campus Monday at 7 p.m. in Case Hall room 335A, according to the MSU College Democrats Facebook page.

Construction of solar carports begins on campus

MSU has begun installing solar carports for five parking lots on campus, updating the parking lots with covered parking which will save the university approximately $10 million dollars during the course of 25 years.

Family, friends remember lost MSU student for raising awareness

An MSU student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine died April 9 after a four-month battle with colon cancer. Marcus Moses, 26, was a full-time medical student and was at the top of his class before his death. 

MSU police report sexual assault near Beaumont Tower

MSU police reported an alleged sexual assault occurred near Beaumont Tower between 1:08 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on April 20, according to a Facebook post by the department.

MSU named one of 53 'international powerhouses' by Times Higher Ed.

MSU has been identified as one of 53 institutions poised to catch up with and overtake the world's best universities through Times Higher Education, or THE.

65th Annual Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show to take place Sunday in Lansing

A propaganda poster from World War II, a coloring book created by Andy Warhol and 1920s issues of Harper’s Weekly are among the many items for sale at the 65th Annual Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show, which will take place Sunday at the Lansing Center. 

Meet students headed to the March for Science

As the March for Science is slated to take place at the State Capitol this weekend, meet some students looking to raise awareness. 

5 cases closed, 1 ongoing for protesters of Milo event

Five protesters from Milo Yiannopoulos' visit to campus on Dec. 7, 2016, paid civil infraction fines on Wednesday and Thursday, according 54B District Court records.

Given recent sexual abuse cases, signs of abuse come to forefront

The sexual abuse of children is a problem that plagues communities around the world, though people never expect it to happen in their own communities. Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar is accused of sexually abusing and exploiting children as young as 6 years old, and new allegations continue to come to light.

MSU Foundation helps with grants, partnerships for students and staff

The MSU Foundation is a nonprofit organization to help student, faculty and staff through grants and partnerships.

Two years since decriminalization proposal, a look at marijuana in East Lansing

In May 2015, East Lansing voters approved a proposal that limited the city from having or enforcing ordinances that prohibited marijuana use under certain conditions.

ASMSU election nearly doubles turn out from 2016, three proposals pass

ASMSU’s election results are in, and the numbers show that the student body got out and voted this year. 

Four more plaintiffs file against Nassar

Four new plaintiffs are suing ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar on charges of sexual abuse. Three were minors at the time of their alleged abuse.

Five takeaways from the MSU Board of Trustees meeting

MSU’s Board of Trustees met Thursday morning to make decisions from new room and board rates to building renovations. Here are the top five takeaways from the meeting.

Cell phone mistaken for gun in incident near Williams Hall

All MSU police units stationed around campus, including at the Miles Bridges press conference, peeled away in full force to West Circle Neighborhood in response to reports of a live weapon. The incident occurred Thursday evening.