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New felony firearm policy mounts tension at city council meeting

Noah Edgar

September 21, 2021

Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon aimed to reduce racial disparities in felony firearm charges by introducing a new policy to forbid charging a felony firearm offense except under "most extreme circumstances." At an East Lansing City Council meeting Sept. 14, Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth appeared before the council to share his displeasure with this new policy. 

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Graduate students face insurance, pay, COVID-19 difficulties as semester begins

Drew Goretzka

September 21, 2021

A number of graduate assistants and graduate fellows at Michigan State University claim they are experiencing a lack of healthcare, pay and safety at the start of the 2021 fall semester.

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'I never thought I would land here': new EL Fire Chief Dawn Carson speaks out

Wajeeha Kamal

September 20, 2021

After working for the East Lansing Fire Department for 27 years, Dawn Carson has become the department's first woman fire chief.

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Special, in-person commencement ceremonies honor 2020, 2021 graduates

Drew Goretzka

September 20, 2021

Michigan State University hosted a series of special, in-person commencements for these now-alumni on Sep. 17 to Sep. 19. The graduates had originally received a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RSFS needs all hands on deck in plans for accessible launch

Chloe Trofatter

September 20, 2021

The three-phase project will start with an accessible walkway that will run from the lake’s handicap parking all the way to the water’s edge. 

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Bubbling with enthusiasm: UAB hosts Knockerball event

Morgan Womack

September 17, 2021

University Activities Board hosted a free Knockerball event for students on Sept. 16.

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Noteworthy alumni, a Nobel Prize recipient to speak to 2020 graduates

Nick Lundberg

September 17, 2021

The ceremonies will be held at the Breslin Student Events Center and will be livestreamed this weekend.

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Comedy for a Cause: Comedian performs for people experiencing homelessness

Raenu Charles

September 17, 2021

“It’s what comedy is for,” comedian Elvis Mujić said. “Levity, which is alleviating pain, and giving them joy, and who better to do that with than people who are near death, every day.” 

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2nd State Rep. stripped from committees in 24 hours

Sheldon Krause

September 16, 2021

State Rep. Jewell Jones, D-Inkster, was arraigned on Wednesday on additional charges of attempting to escape custody and bringing a weapon into county jail. Both are felonies that could result in five- and four-year sentences, respectively. 

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Residential and Hospitality Services staff spread thin as students return to campus

Drew Goretzka

September 16, 2021

The number of students living in residence halls jumped from 3,000 to 15,000 from the 2020-21 school year to the 2021-22 school year and RHS staff is struggling to keep up.

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MSU to no longer inform professors of all positive COVID-19 cases in the classroom

Lily Guiney

September 16, 2021

Critics of the new policy have been quick to point out that while the vaccine and mask policies are important, they likely don't cover all the bases.

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GOP State Rep. removed from committees after domestic abuse allegation

Sheldon Krause

September 16, 2021

“I will always prioritize the safety of state legislators and those who are serving their community at the state Capitol,” Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth, R-Farwell, said in a statement. “Once I learned of this situation, I took immediate action.” 

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'We're not easy targets anymore': Caregivers rally at the Capitol

Noah Edgar

September 15, 2021

Cannabis caregivers and growers gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to express their discontent with the newly proposed bill that would change the standing, voter-approved legislation. 

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Sister Survivors testify against FBI at Senate hearing

Morgan Womack

September 15, 2021

Sister Survivors and gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols share experiences with FBI failures to the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to Nassar investigation.

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Not your average politician: a look into Jessy Gregg

Noah Edgar

September 15, 2021

When Aaron Stephens filled the role as mayor of East Lansing in July 2020, he asked Gregg to be his Mayor Pro Tem. A position she accepted so long as Stephens promised her he would not quit. So, when Stephens resigned from office almost exactly a year after assuming the position, Gregg said she was struck with stress as she was shoved into the role of mayor.

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MSU 2030 strategic plan aims to bring student, faculty success across next decade

Madison Rose

September 15, 2021

The plan development began on Jan. 6, 2020, and involved co-chairs Vennie Gore and Joseph Salem and an 18-person committee comprising administrators, faculty, staff and students.

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Pure Options: A local gem in a growing industry

Noah Edgar

September 15, 2021

Searching for top-tier cannabis? Look no further: with the opening of Pure Options in Frandor, premier cannabis is only a quick, five-minute ride from campus. 

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Sister survivors to testify at FBI's Nassar investigation hearing

Morgan Womack

September 15, 2021

Sister survivors will be witnesses in a Washington D.C. hearing on Sept. 14 about how the FBI handled the Larry Nassar investigation.

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Quark!: where the intersection of science and art meets

Raenu Charles

September 15, 2021

Quark!, the new store that opened Aug. 4, 2021 on Grand River Avenue, offers a variety of carefully curated products selected to spark curiosity and joy in customers. 

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Rep. Sarah Anthony talks Senate run, midterms

Jenna Malinowski

September 14, 2021

"One of the things I’m really proud of is that I’ve been a very effective lawmaker,” Rep. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, said. “I’ve been able to get quite a few bills signed into law despite being in the minority party... and it’s been bills that help veterans, students and small businesses.”