Katie O'Brien Kelley
The State News
East Lansing, MI, United States
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Column: U.S. stimulus package doesn't help struggling college students
When I heard about the $2 trillion stimulus package, I felt a small wave of relief. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am no longer able to work one of my jobs. Unfortunately, it was all too good to be true for college students. → Read More
Column: I wrote a self-love letter and I think you should, too
"This year, I'm taking the time to recognize how important it is to love myself and all of the unique things about me." → Read More
Get to know Michigan State's administration
Michigan State has recently experienced several changes to its administration and leadership. Here is a list of the people you should get to know at the university. → Read More
Spring 2019: A semester in review
Many events and changes took place at MSU this semester. As the semester comes to a close, here’s a look back on some notable stories. → Read More
HBO to premiere 'At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal'
HBO will premiere a documentary titled "At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal" about Larry Nassar's sexual abuse on May 3. → Read More
Helping sister survivors heal: MSU Museum showcases survivors' art
The exhibit officially opened April 16 after a committee composed of survivors of Nassar’s abuse, their parents, allies and members of the MSU Museum staff spent months curating it. It will remain open until early 2020. → Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month at MSU: 'It's not just a month anymore'
Several events have taken place on MSU’s campus and around East Lansing as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month with more to come. → Read More
It’s On Us Week aims to support survivors, address campus climate
It’s On Us is a national campaign “dedicated to ending sexual violence on college campuses" that MSU dedicates a week to every semester. → Read More
Teal prayer flags placed along Grand River to support Nassar survivors
Teal prayer flags were hung around Downtown East Lansing by the city and parents of survivors in support of survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse. → Read More
Lawsuit alleges MSU knew of engineering professor's abusive practices
Michigan State was aware an engineering professor exploited his students and forced them to work long hours with little pay at his personal lab, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal. → Read More
"It's On Us" week on campus aims to raise awareness of sexual assault
Many events will be held on campus throughout "It's On Us" Week of Action to bring awareness to sexual assault, including a "teal out," a "Start Believing Day" and more. → Read More
Gov. Whitmer and former quarterback Cousins to speak at commencements
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins will speak at Michigan State's graduation commencements, according to a university press release. → Read More
Michigan State Athletics, RHS to host Help Tackle Hunger Food Drive
Residential and Hospitality Services and Michigan State Athletics will be hosting the 12th annual Help Tackle Hunger Food Drive, which directly supports the MSU Student Food Bank. → Read More
Black Girls Unite provides support system, safe space for black women
Black Girls Unite was created by psychology junior Samantha Turner and some of her friends after their conversations about the problems they have faced in society as young black women. → Read More
Former State News General Manager Allen Swartzell dies at 93
Swartzell was the general manager from 1982 to 1994 and died on March 4 at the age of 93. → Read More
MSU receives $5 million grant to research role of pesticides in diseases
A $5 million grant from the National Institutes for Health granted an MSU professor the ability to investigate the role of pesticides in diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. → Read More
MSU Writing Center to launch Multimedia Writing Center
The soon-to-be launched Multimedia Writing Center will “help students with projects that go beyond written words." → Read More
College of Engineering to hold events to celebrate National Engineers Week
MSU will celebrate National Engineers Week — honoring how engineers make a difference in our world — through events held from Feb. 16 to 24. → Read More
Barrio Tacos to open East Lansing location in Center City
Barrio Tacos — a Cleveland-based restaurant offering custom-made tacos — will be making its way to East Lansing as part of the Center City project. → Read More
Lansing updates criteria for Phase 2 of city's dispensary licensure
Changes to the scoring criteria for provisioning centers in Lansing's medical marijuana dispensary licensure process will be made after March 15 or later, the city clerk's office announced. → Read More