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Picture of two of the buses (the 32 and the 33) taking part in the Listening Bus sessions.

The Listening Bus is back, and it’s all ears

By DeShawn Johnson | March 10, 2023

The Capital Area Transportation Authority launched a feedback program in late January to improve rider experience. This program is known as The Listening Bus.

During these sessions, CATA employees ride along with everyday bus riders and simply ask them for their feedback. Riders will also be provided with a survey form to help CATA get a better understanding of their perspectives.

Riders who want to participate in one of the Listening Bus sessions can also fill out a form online that will be given directly to CATA employees.

4 hours of fear on campus leave MSU students with difficult memories

Community members leave flowers at the Spartan Statue on the Michigan State University campus

Where are you? Are the doors locked? Are you safe? I love you. On  Feb. 13, these were the types of texts I received from friends and family during the shooting on campus.

The surreal experience of witnessing a university mass shooting

A view of police cars dealing with the shooting taken from inside Raising Cane's

On the night of Monday, Feb. 13, I had just gotten out of a late class at Michigan State University and stopped at Raising Cane’s on Grand River Avenue. The plan was to get a bite to eat before going home and talking to some of my friends on the phone back in Chicago. Instead, I spent the next four hours in the dark restaurant, peering out the window. 

Ingham Co. jail to receive Narcan vending machine

This is a photo if the new Ingham County Jail. This is where the vending machine will be placed.

A Narcan vending machine will soon be installed at the Ingham County jail. The opioid overdose-fighting drug will be available for anyone in need, and the process will be identical to getting a snack from a normal vending machine.

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Obama visits Detroit for the Democratic Get-out-the-vote rally

Former President Barack Obama stopped at Renaissance High School in Detroit this past weekend for a limited national tour to support democratic candidates up and down the ballot. More than three thousand Michiganders attended the event.

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Tom Izzo clapping
FINAL: Izzo and Spartans survive #2 Marquette, punch ticket to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019

“Go green! Go white!” chants encased Nationwide Arena as Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans clamored their way to a win, 69-60 Sunday, making their way to the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.

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Capital News Service

Xbox goes green with new ‘carbon-aware’ update

GAMING: Microsoft has rolled out new Xbox designs that help users save energy, depending on when they use it. The goal is to reduce harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere. For news and features sections. By Samuel Batchford. FOR ALL POINTS.

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Community News

  • East Lansing City Council discusses new construction and noise complaints at its Feb. 7 meeting.
    New construction approved by city council

    East Lansing City Council approved new construction and heard noise and pollution complaints at the Feb. 7 meeting.  The City Council approved a plan to expand a industrial building at 3410 West Road by nearly 7,000 square feet.   It was not specified what they planned to build or what was already on the premises at the address.  Project manager and real estate agent John Gentilozzi said spending $4 million to increase the property's square footage would benefit the East Lansing.  “I think the project speaks for itself and I think Atesteo (project company) will be a great addition to the city of East Lansing,” Gentilozzi said.  Gentilozzi was accompanied by Roy Schulde, the president of Atesteo, who concurred with his remarks.

  • Kids create art from pre-packaged kits that include a variety of materials.
    Detroit group reduces waste and improves education by merging art and science 

    Arts and ScrapsStudents hold up their art models they made in Friends of the Earth class. By GENEVIEVE FOXCapital News Service LANSING – A Detroit nonprofit organization is giving recycled materials a new life, one art project at a time.  Arts and Scraps, which opened in 1989, reuses materials to empower people and teach science through art, said Executive Director Ang Adamiak.  “It’s kind of like a thrift store for creative materials,” Adamiak said.  Dana Robinson, an instructor and material coordinator at Arts and Scraps and a former teacher, has taught at the organization for about 10 years.  “This is the most rewarding experience, the most instant gratification I’ve ever had in all the things I’ve done in my career, " Robinson said.

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Spartan Strong Coverage

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  • MSU holds online meeting with Chinese parents after the shooting
  • MSU students protest against gun violence at Michigan State Capitol

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  • Esports facility in MSU Communications Arts and Science Building.
    MSU Esports clubs host charity livestream in wake of shooting

    On Feb. 29, a charity livestream was hosted by the MSU Esports Club Association with the aim of raising money for the Spartan Strong Fund.

  • Tom Izzo clapping
    FINAL: Izzo and Spartans survive #2 Marquette, punch ticket to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019

    “Go green! Go white!” chants encased Nationwide Arena as Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans clamored their way to a win, 69-60 Sunday, making their way to the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.

  • Joey Hauser and Malik Hall high fiving
    Michigan State basketball takes down USC, looks ahead to Marquette and Sweet 16

    The 7-seed Michigan State Spartans began their dance through March as they took down the 10-seeded USC Trojans during the first round of the NCAA tournament at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio Friday by a score of 72-62.

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  • Senior exercise habits declined during coronavirus pandemic
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News and information from the Michigan State University School of Journalism. Content is produced by MSU students under the guidance of journalism faculty.

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