Samantha Lewakowski
The State News
East Lansing, MI, United States
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MSUPD releases security and fire safety report
A 52-page long document recently released by MSUPD holds all crime reports from 2014 to 2016 that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by MSU and on public property within, or accessible from campus. → Read More
Introducing the 13th SMB Director: David Thornton
Although David Thornton is the new director, he is anything but foreign to the culture of the Spartan Marching Band — this is his sixth year of involvement, and Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole estimates he is one of the best the band has ever seen. → Read More
New class schedules coming next school year
If you thought you could go your entire college career without taking a class on Friday, your plan could be altered by MSU’s newest outgrowth to the "Go Green, Go 15" plan. → Read More
MSU joins Big Ten Voting Challenge
In an effort to increase student voter registration, MSU has joined the Big 10 Voting Challenge. → Read More
MSU employees not affected by Equifax data breach
There was no breach of MSU employee information in Equifax data breach according to MSU spokesperson Jason Cody. → Read More
OISS adds online counseling, resources related to executive orders
The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) recently took on new initiatives to aid students in their navigation of foreign languages and cultures. → Read More
MSU releases letters with East Lansing debating tax proposal
On Sept. 12, MSU released all letter correspondence with East Lansing regarding the proposed income tax, including one final letter sent from President Lou Anna K. Simon to Mayor Mark Meadows. → Read More
'How can we live in the next six months without pressure?'
Trump announced his decision to terminate the DACA program. Immigrants like Sandoval and Badillo Carlos were left to wonder what to do next. → Read More
MSU Trustees, East Lansing unable to reach agreement on income tax
An MSU Board of Trustees meeting was canceled Tuesday morning because members and city leaders were unable to reach an agreement on East Lansing's income tax proposal. → Read More
Four takeaways from Friday's Board of Trustees meeting
The MSU Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the fall semester on Friday. Here are the main takeaways from the meeting. → Read More
New security measures implemented for Board of Trustees meetings
As MSU's Board of Trustees prepare to meet tomorrow morning, new security measures are being put in place. → Read More
As DACA dies, DREAMers respond
“It wasn’t until last week that I realized, wow, this is really hitting us like a bucket of cold water,” doctoral student José Badillo Carlos said. → Read More
Board of Trustees set to meet Friday
The Board of Trustees will kick off the fall semester with a meeting Friday morning - here's what to expect. → Read More
PRNDL app seeks to alleviate parking frustrations
PrndL is a new app designed to make parking near campus easier. → Read More
MSU Board of Trustees votes to increase student pay
The MSU Board of Trustees voted and approved a four percent increase in hourly pay rate for all student employees. → Read More
Swing into Sparticipation with Swing Society, Hoop Troop
Sparticipation was held at the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena on Aug. 29 after being moved from its original location at Cherry Lane Field due to weather concerns. The event aimed to expose students to campus governing groups, registered student organizations, and MSU departments. → Read More
Student-run clothing company sponsors popular podcast adventure
“We felt that it was a good demographic match,” Cleary said. “It made sense for us to do that because Barstool is kind of focused towards that college age and we find our target demographic sitting between 15 and 30 age-wise, with a sweet spot in college.” → Read More
Moped permit requirement needed for public safety, university official says
In 2015, 20 moped crashes took place within 5,000 feet of the intersection of Wilson Road and Farm Lane, according to a Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report. The 2015 crashes represent 27 percent of the total amount of crashes, which totals 74. → Read More
"Welcome your neighbor" signs found in yards across East Lansing
Tri-color signs written in English, Spanish and Arabic that state, “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” can be found stuck in residents' yards because of East Lansing resident and MSU English instructor Austin Kaufmann. → Read More
MSU bans moped parking at bike racks beginning fall 2017
Signs across campus were posted to inform students moped parking changes are taking place this week. Parking at bike racks will no longer be prohibited come fall 2017. Moped drivers are required to purchase a $50 permit, valid for one year, and park in designated lots on campus. → Read More