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Lansing Police Probe Link Between Five Trail Deaths, Citing Pattern of Nighttime Attacks
crime3 days ago

Lansing Police Probe Link Between Five Trail Deaths, Citing Pattern of Nighttime Attacks

Lansing police are investigating whether five deaths along the Lansing River Trail since October 2025 are connected to a single perpetrator. Authorities have identified a pattern of nighttime assaults targeting unhoused men, with three deaths ruled homicides and two undetermined. A suspect has been charged in one stabbing case but not linked to the others. Security measures, including added cameras and patrols, have been implemented near Michigan State University.

via CNN|
#crime#homeless-safety#homicide
The 147-Year-Old Seed Experiment Still Digging Up Surprises
science16 days ago

The 147-Year-Old Seed Experiment Still Digging Up Surprises

The Beal Seed Experiment, initiated in 1879 by botanist William James Beal, remains the longest-running active botanical study in the United States. Beal buried 20 bottles containing over 1,000 seeds each from various species in soil to test their viability over time. The experiment has evolved, shifting from a five-year to a 20-year retrieval schedule. The most recent dig in 2021 yielded only 20 sprouting seeds, all from the mullein family, demonstrating that weeds possess superior longevity. The project continues at Michigan State University, with the final bottle scheduled for retrieval around 2100, providing critical data for climate-resilient crop development and seed bank preservation.

via Upworthy|
#agriculture#botany#michigan-state-university
MSU President Reverses Clemson Move, Stays at Michigan State
education3 months ago

MSU President Reverses Clemson Move, Stays at Michigan State

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz scrapped his plan to resign and move to Clemson after weeks of reflection and conversations with the MSU community, saying he and his wife love the university and want to stay; he defended his earlier criticisms of some board members as part of bold leadership, while acknowledging governance tensions and signaling a renewed effort to work as one team to move MSU forward—there was no single deal behind the reversal.

via The Chronicle of Higher Education|
#clemson-university#education#higher-education
MSU President Guskiewicz Reaffirms Stay, Accepts $1.5M Salary
education3 months ago

MSU President Guskiewicz Reaffirms Stay, Accepts $1.5M Salary

MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz will remain at Michigan State University after briefly planning to leave for Clemson; in a Monday community letter, he acknowledged the uncertainty caused by recent events, apologized for the disruption, and expressed his commitment to MSU. The Board of Trustees had already pursued retention through a high-salary package—doubling his base to $2 million and extending his contract to 2031—along with governance changes, though the decision now centers on a $1.5 million salary funded by non-university resources and taking effect in October. The episode followed his departure announcement in May and raised questions about leadership, including Athletic Director J Batt's status; community signs of support appeared during the period.

via The State News|
#board-of-trustees#education#kevin-guskiewicz
MSU president exits amid board strife and a looming $2M pay debate
education4 months ago

MSU president exits amid board strife and a looming $2M pay debate

Michigan State University is losing its president, Kevin Guskiewicz, who will depart for Clemson after less than 2½ years. The board had just doubled his pay to $2 million and enacted an ethics policy amid governance tensions and concerns over board conduct. The move has sparked questions about MSU’s next leader and broader debates on how university boards should be appointed, with Governor Whitmer criticizing the board’s actions as the university begins its search for a new president.

via Bridge Michigan|
#board-of-trustees#education#higher-education-governance
MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall
crime5 months ago

MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall

Police arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong after Wells Hall at Michigan State University was searched following reports of a strong odor; bags containing substances commonly used to manufacture meth were found, though MSU later said no meth lab was located inside Wells Hall. Tong faces trespassing, malicious destruction of property over $20,000, and felony charges related to operating/maintaining a meth lab, and is held on a $500,000 bond with a DHS hold; Wells Hall was evacuated briefly but there is no known threat to campus.

via Fox News|
#charges#crime#methamphetamine
MSU Meth Lab Arrest Shuts Wells Hall
crime5 months ago

MSU Meth Lab Arrest Shuts Wells Hall

Michigan State University police arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong for allegedly operating a meth lab inside Wells Hall, prompting the building to remain closed through May 1 while investigations, environmental testing, and remediation proceed. Tong is charged with felony malicious destruction of property and operating a meth lab and is held on a $500,000 bond at the Ingham County Jail.

via The State News|
#arrest#crime#methamphetamine
Flyers Ink Porter Martone to a Three-Year Entry-Level Deal
sports6 months ago

Flyers Ink Porter Martone to a Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, adding the 2025 first-round pick to the lineup for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Martone, 19, starred at Michigan State with 50 points in 35 games and has a rich junior and international résumé, including leadership roles for Canada at World Juniors and the U18s, signaling a high-upside addition to Philadelphia's prospect pool.

via NHL.com|
#michigan-state-university#nhl#ohl
Former MSU Student Sues for $100M Over Cancer Linked to Campus Chemicals
law-and-health1 year ago

Former MSU Student Sues for $100M Over Cancer Linked to Campus Chemicals

A former Michigan State student, LingLong Wei, filed a lawsuit claiming her thyroid cancer was caused by exposure to hazardous pesticides and herbicides during her studies, which she alleges were used without proper safety measures and training by the university. Wei, who is seeking $100 million, states she was not adequately protected and was reassured that the chemicals were harmless, leading to her health issues and a permanent scar. The university has not commented on the case.

via NBC News|
#cancer#chemical-exposure#law-and-health
"7 Suspects Identified in Alleged Hate Crime Attack on Michigan State University Students"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"7 Suspects Identified in Alleged Hate Crime Attack on Michigan State University Students"

Police have identified seven suspects in connection to an alleged anti-LGBTQ assault on two Michigan State University students at the school's main library. The suspects, who are not affiliated with the university, targeted the victims potentially due to bias against their sexual orientation. The university's officials emphasized the significance of the incident, noting that it occurred during LGBTQ Pride Month and addressing the impact of discrimination and harassment. Michigan's Attorney General highlighted the limitations of existing state law in prosecuting hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity, calling for legislative action to address this issue.

via NBC News|
#assault#crime-and-justice#hate-crime