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What to watch at the Greater Lansing Honor Roll track and field meet
Some of the top track and field athletes in Greater Lansing will descend on Waverly High School on Tuesday to showcase their talents. The annual Greater Lansing Honor Roll track meet will serve as a final tune-up for area athletes as they get ready to head to the Grand Rapids area to compete in Michigan High School Athletic Association state meets Saturday.
MSU's updated Anti-Discrimination Policy delayed by federal changes
New federal regulations are stalling the implementation of Michigan State University's updated Anti-Discrimination Policy, delaying the long-anticipated revisions by three months.MSU announced on April 18 that after over a year of work, the newly revised policy - which prohibits identity-based discrimination and harassment - had been finished and would go into effect the next month. But the very next day, April 19, the U.S. Department of Education released broad revisions to a federal policy that prohibits sex discrimination in schools.Almost immediately, MSU's Office for Civil Rights realized the federal changes to Title IX could affect the new Anti-Discrimination Policy, said...
Pick the LSJ high school athlete of week winner for May 20-25
Here is a look at the latest individuals in the running to be voted the LSJ high school athlete of the week winner. Voting is unlimited and open until noon Wednesday to determine a winner, who will be featured in the LSJ. Refresh browser if poll doesn't immediately appear. (Voting...
What should MSU name its new autonomous bus?
Michigan State University is asking for help naming its new autonomous electric bus. A campaign to name the bus resulted in 120 unique submissions from MSU students. A committee narrowed the list down to a final four, and now it’s up to a public vote to name the new campus bus.
When does school end? Here is the last day for 40-plus Lansing area districts
It's almost that time! Students, teachers — and maybe even some parents — are counting down the seconds until school lets out and they can finally enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. For families planning vacations or just curious about when the final bell rings, the Lansing State Journal has compiled a list of last days of school for more than 40 local districts. ...
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