MICHIGAN
Trump talks manufacturing jobs, economy at local rally
DIMONDALE, Mich.---The music selection at political rallies is always so noticeably pointed.
MICHIGAN
Trump to give campaign speech nearby on Friday
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will be coming near Lansing for a campaign speech on Friday, according to a campaign schedule. The event will be in Dimondale, Mich., about 20 minutes away, and will take place at The Summit Sports and Ice Complex. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is currently 10 points ahead of Trump, according to the latest WXYZ-TV/Detroit Free Press poll released Aug.
MSU
MSU tobacco ban goes into effect
On Monday, MSU’s ban on tobacco use officially went into effect.
MICHIGAN
Lansing Jazzfest concludes during weekend
David Bryan quickly chugged half of his water bottle before dumping out the rest of its supply on his head, from where the water proceeded to cascade and drench his loosely hanging shirt. Saturday night was hot. "I'm on break.
MICHIGAN
E.L. water safe to drink, advisory lifted
The East Lansing and Meridian Township boil-water advisory that was implemented on Aug. 5 has been lifted.
MICHIGAN
Boil Water Advisory for East Lansing and Meridian Charter Township
The City of East Lansing and Meridian Charter Township have released a boil water notice due to high turbidity levels found in the East Lansing and Meridian Township water systems, according to a series of alerts.
MICHIGAN
Expert: Spartan Olympians at a 'very low' risk of contracting Zika
Amongst a laundry list of problems Brazil is currently having relating to hosting the Olympics is the mosquito-spread Zika virus. Yet just how much of a danger is the virus to Olympic athletes?
NEWS
MSU closes Women's Lounge and resource center in compliance with Title IX, students fight back
The news of MSU closing the women’s study lounge in the Union and reopening it as an all-gender study lounge has many students upset and wondering “why?” and most importantly, “why now?” According to MSU spokesman Jason Cody, there were several factors that contributed to the decision of closing the lounge. Complaints and Title IX “There were concerns expressed previously, both on campus and from individuals, such as, Mr. Perry,” Cody said. UM-Flint Professor Mark Perry filed a civil rights complaint against MSU on July 7 regarding the women’s-only study lounge, which is what brought the issue to light. “As those concerns were expressed, and our Title IX office continued to look at the situation over the past year or so, we also had our General Counsel take another look from a legal standpoint, specifically in light of Title IX,” Cody said. All of those discussions culminated in the decision to convert the women’s study lounge to an all-gender study lounge. MSU was under investigation in September 2015 on behalf of the U.S.
MICHIGAN
Gas leak in E.L. causes evacuation of North campus
A gas leak in the city of East Lansing caused the evacuation of a number of buildings in the northern park of campus, according to an MSU alert.
MICHIGAN
Meet the youngest Michigan delegate in DNC history
The 2016 Democratic nomination process has brought forward new members, for some it is their first exposure to a national convention — millennials.
MICHIGAN
Protests calm down on last day of DNC
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Democratic National Convention security zone on Thursday night in a last ditch effort to voice anger and displeasure with the DNC.
MICHIGAN
Democratic women sound off on Hillary Clinton's nomination
The last night of the Democratic National Convention celebrated Hillary Clinton making history in American politics.
MICHIGAN
Hillary Clinton accepts nomination, says 'We'll fix it together'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made history Tuesday when she became the first woman to be a nominee for a major political party in the United States.
MICHIGAN
Humans of the DNC
Masquerading in a Superman costume, Leavitt has been standing on structures all week posed like the man of steel, holding up a sign that reads “Bernie is my superhero.”
MICHIGAN
Local Philly food trucks make stop at DNC
Tucked away in the long stretch from the fenced inroads of the Democratic National Convention is a white tent oasis of local flavor all harbored in the food trucks that regularly dot the city.
MICHIGAN
Kaine accepts nomination, Biden addresses convention
The third night of the Democratic National Convention saw essential speeches from Vice Presidential candidate Senator Tim Kaine, Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama. Each speaker discussed the influence and need of Hillary Clinton.
MICHIGAN
Obama praises Clinton, goes after Trump in DNC speech
Weeks after his endorsement of Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama made an appeal for Clinton to delegates and supporters at Well Fargo Center on Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Unity of Democratic Party uncertain heading out of Philadelphia
The people united will not be divided — a phrase coined to represent the masses locking arms and joining hands for mutual benefit.
MICHIGAN
Hillary Clinton elected first female presidential candidate of major party
The second night of the Democratic National Convention focused on Hillary Clinton's "Fight's of her life." The theme included presentations from social justice to women and families.
MICHIGAN
Protests from multiple causes merge into massive gathering
Thousands of protesters descended down Broad Street late Tuesday night protesting multiple causes in a show of solidarity and displeasure with the Democratic National Committee.