CITY

Foster Coffee promotes community building with East Lansing businesses

Emily Bevard

February 11, 2020

Foster Coffee, a brand rooted in its goal of “fostering community through coffee,” has made efforts to further its mission at its East Lansing location. Since opening in September, Foster has partnered with the Douglas J Aveda Institute, offering a study night for students where they could buy coffee and get a free massage to relax. During the week of Feb. 24, they will be partnering with Greek life at Michigan State University, sponsoring 14 different non-profits and constructing fundraisers with each of them.

CITY

Kathie Klages to stand jury trial in Veterans Memorial Court this week

Hannah Brock

February 11, 2020

Former MSU gymnastics coach will stand trial before a jury this week in Veterans Memorial Court.

CAMPUS

At a glance: Michigan State BOT to hold Feb. 14 meeting

Karly Graham

February 11, 2020

The MSU Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 14, here's a preview of the agenda.

CAMPUS

MSU featured on Saturday Night Live for Wharton Center incident

Maddie Monroe

February 10, 2020

MSU's criticized Wharton Center gift shop display made the Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

CAMPUS

Responding to Ramadan during finals week

Wendy Guzman

February 10, 2020

Ramadan falls during MSU's spring 2020 finals week, here's what's being done to accommodate.

CITY

New 7-Eleven on Grand River Avenue delays opening day

Kaishi Chhabra

February 10, 2020

The 7-Eleven below the Hub of Campus apartment complex was scheduled to open on Jan. 31 but is now set to open on Feb. 13.

CAMPUS

MSU Museum committee find director guilty of research misconduct

Maddie Monroe

February 10, 2020

The MSU Museum director was found to have fabricated data, misappropriated research and mishandled work on a mummy by a museum committee.

CITY

MSUFCU adds arbitration provision to Membership and Account Agreement

Emily Bevard

February 7, 2020

Recent changes to the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, or MSUFCU, Membership and Account Agreement features a mandatory Arbitration Agreement, including a waiver of class action lawsuits. Members have the option to opt-out of the Arbitration Agreement by notifying MSUFCU, of their decision within 30 days of receiving notice of these changes.

CITY

Jackson man faces two felonies after allegedly blackmailing MSU student

Kaishi Chhabra

February 7, 2020

A man from Jackson County waived his right to a preliminary exam at East Lansing 54B District Court on Thursday, Feb. 6 after being charged with two felonies. 

CAMPUS

Michigan State's Spartan Lanes to close May 1

Dina Kaur

February 7, 2020

After more than 50 years in the MSU Union basement, Spartan Lanes is set to close at the end of the semester. 

CAMPUS

Stanley responds to racist display at Wharton Center

Karly Graham

February 6, 2020

MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. responded to criticisms of a racist display in the Wharton Center's gift shop.

CAMPUS

Former MSU president John DiBiaggio dies at 87

Jada Penn

February 6, 2020

The 17th President of Michigan State, John DiBiaggio, died Feb. 1.

CAMPUS

Black Girl Fitness empowers minority women

Jada Penn

February 6, 2020

Black Girl Fitness provides a training space for exercise while volunteering for the MSU and Lansing community.

CITY

Crystal Award recipient builds community through Science Olympiad team

Emily Bevard

February 6, 2020

Will Kopachik, a retired MSU faculty member and tenured associate professor in the MSU’s Department of Integrative Biology, is recognized for founding and coaching the Science Olympiad team at East Lansing High School.

CAMPUS

Mission Menstruation works to ease burden of menstrual product expenses for students

SaMya Overall

February 6, 2020

Mission Menstruation works to ease burden of menstrual product expenses for students.

CITY

Harper's owner promotes local eco-friendly initiatives

Matt Dwyer

February 6, 2020

Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub owner Trisha Riley aspires to give back to the East Lansing community and implement recycling initiatives, too.

CITY

East Lansing Prime Time — a community for senior residents in a college town

Kaishi Chhabra

February 6, 2020

Kelly Arndt, director of the East Lansing Prime Time senior program for over 28 years, shares her passion for the aging population in East Lansing.

CAMPUS

Big Ten students call for fossil fuel divestment

Wendy Guzman

February 6, 2020

The Association of Big Ten Students called for divestment from fossil fuels – here's what that means

CITY

Prosecutors determine no foul play in death of visiting student

Hannah Brock

February 5, 2020

The investigation into the death of Alaina Grace Hopkinson has officially closed, according to Michigan State University Police Department Captain Doug Monette.

CITY

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union

Kaishi Chhabra

February 5, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union on Feb. 4 at East Lansing High School, shortly after Trump’s speech ended in Washington D.C.