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Xavier Thompson

My name is Xavier Thompson & I'm a journalism major at Michigan State University. My goal is to work at a news station & travel the world covering political & social issues.

Community News

Haslett School Board addresses potential safety concerns

By Xavier Thompson | April 29, 2018

Issues affecting Haslett Township students and employees discussed at school broad meeting.

Education

Haslett Library dedicates community room

By Xavier Thompson | April 29, 2018

Community room remolded to better serve the community.

Chinese New Year

Meridian Township celebrates Year of the Dog

By Xavier Thompson | March 1, 2018

Meridian Township celebrates the 6th annual Chinese New Year Gala.

News

Meridian Township holds public apology for Nassar survivor

By Xavier Thompson | February 13, 2018

According to the 2004 police report, Randall-Gay went to Nassar for back pain. During her appointment he touched her vagina and breast without consent. She later told her mother and they made a police report and had a rape kit processed at sparrow hospital.

1st Amendment, 1st 100 days

Protesting at the Capitol: A how-to

By Xavier Thompson | February 28, 2017

Organizing a large protest like those held at the Michigan Capitol takes a lot of work, but there are procedures and permits to guide people through the process.

Coronavirus

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    Birmingham schools plan to return to full-time in-person learning
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  • Grand Ledge officials expect budget reductions due to COVID-19
  • A sign outside Sparrow Hospital thanks health care workers.
    Local counties prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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MI First Election 2020

A supporter of President Donald Trump argues with a Black Lives Matter protestor wearing a face mask at the state Capitol on Nov. 14.
Accused of spreading falsehoods, Trump activists say they’re not being accurately portrayed

Supporters of President Donald Trump, who have held rallies to protest the outcome of the November election, say there are false impressions of their motives. Elections officials and critics of their efforts, however, say they're spreading false information.

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