MICHIGAN
Fire breaks out at The Landings at Chandler Crossings
The Landings at Chandlers Crossing faced a fire Monday afternoon where six different fire departments responded.
MSU
At least 375 people symptomatic of norovirus after attending events at Kellogg Center
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that the recent outbreak of illness at MSU's Kellogg Center was caused by norovirus, according to a press release.
NEWS
Random people who have previously ran for president
This election cycle has seen some strange people register as a presidential candidate. With Donald Trump lacking in a political background and yet gaining a large following, The State News decided to look at who else in popular culture or elsewhere has previously run for president.
MICHIGAN
Some abandoned buildings in E.L. Park District to be torn down this spring, others to have fate decided in court
This spring, the city will be tearing down the parcel they own of the Park District, 303 Abbot Road, which was formerly a small bank. The rest of the properties are in violation of the codes in the dangerous building ordinances, which means the buildings could be demolished pending the outcome of hearings on March 17.
MSU
MSU Greenline holds dodgeball tournament to raise money for Flint
MSU Greenline hosted its second annual dodgeball tournament for charity Friday night and the proceeds were dedicated to help pediatric services in Flint.
MICHIGAN
A statistical breakdown of the Presidential candidates
A statistical breakdown of candidate performance.
NEWS
Students finalize plans to attend upcoming presidential debates
For the first time since the last presidential election in 2011, Michigan will host Democratic and Republican debates. Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will debate in Flint on March 6, while the Republican candidates will debate in Detroit on March 3.
MICHIGAN
What Michigan's primary means for the presidential race
With the Michigan primaries coming up on March 8, analysts from across the board have been scrutinizing poll data in attempts to predict who will take home the win for the Democrat and Republican Party.
MSU
Bringing Bernie Sanders to MSU a lengthy process
ASMSU has arranged for 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders to appear at Breslin Center this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Since the announcement of the Vermont Senator’s rally, “A Future to Believe In” on Saturday, over 1,000 people have RSVP’d as ‘going’ on the event’s Facebook page.
MICHIGAN
How Trump has changed the political race
He is as divisive as he is loud and unafraid. He speaks his mind and is unapologetic about his no holds barred campaign and it might just pay off.
MSU
Spring break could hurt candidates with youth support
The primaries are heating up. As evidenced by the last republican debate, the candidates are passionately vying for favorable positions among voters and delegates.
NEWS
The difference between open and closed primaries
On March 8, people of Michigan will vote in the state’s first official democratic presidential primary in decades. Primaries can either be closed, allowing only registered party members to vote, or open, allowing any registered voter to participate, political science professor Sarah Reckhow said.
NEWS
How student orgs are preparing for presidential primary elections
Though the primary election will be on March 8 and during MSU’s spring break, many on-campus groups are now working to encourage students to vote and raise awareness about the primary election in addition to the candidates and their stances on a variety of issues.
NEWS
Where the 2016 presidential candidates stand on higher ed funding, debt relief
The discussion surrounding higher education funding has been more vocal on the Democratic side than Republican side. The State News compiled information on where each presidential candidate stands in terms of higher education funding and debt relief.
MSU
James Madison College hosting alternative spring break in Flint
The James Madison College Student Senate is sponsoring an alternative spring break to Flint with a public policy focus in the wake of the city’s water crisis.
MSU
MSU alert system prepared for shooting scenario, officials say
In the fallout of the tragic shooting that took place in Kalamazoo last Saturday, leaving seven dead and one injured, Western Michigan students berated their alert system for not notifying them of such an eminent danger so close to campus.
MSU
MSUPD adds new Inclusion and Anti-Bias unit
MSU police added a new unit to the department called the Inclusion and Anti-Bias unit. The new unit will be headed by Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor.
MSU
Muslim people of MSU and East Lansing communities share stories, experiences
Muslim people from the MSU and East Lansing communities came together and were given the opportunity to share their experiences in an event sponsored by the MSU College of Osteopathy called “Stories from your Muslim Neighbors,” on Feb. 23.
MSU
New minor with emphasis on comics and storytelling added to School of Journalism
The College of Communication Arts and Sciences has recently planned a curriculum with the aim of giving students more options for a field of study. Namely, animation and comics storytelling in media will be a new minor within the School of Journalism in fall 2016.
MICHIGAN
How East Lansing came to be called East Lansing
For all intents and purposes the original home of MSU is not East Lansing, at least in name.