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How many Ingham County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By Capitol News | May 31, 2024

Ingham County universities had 2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

69.4% of Eaton County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

Eaton County universities had 69.4% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ingham County in week ending May 18?

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Capitol News area weekly mass times

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

6.7% of Ingham County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Ingham County hit 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

MSU professor joins WHO committee for global dietary guideline recommendations

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

Felicia Wu, a distinguished professor at Michigan State University, has been chosen to serve on the World Health Organization's Risk-Benefit Assessment Technical Group.

MSU partners with Lansing Lugnuts for Hispanic community advertising campaign

By Capitol News | May 30, 2024

Michigan State University (MSU) advertising students have collaborated with the Lansing Lugnuts to develop a marketing campaign aimed at engaging the local Hispanic community.

Expert critiques focus of media coverage on protest spectacles

By Capitol News | May 28, 2024

Danielle K. Brown, a professor at Michigan State University, has provided insights into how media coverage often emphasizes the spectacle of protests rather than their substance.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Ingham County in week ending May 18

By Capitol News | May 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Meerman reaffirms support for Israel amidst campus protests

By Capitol News | May 21, 2024

Rep. Meerman issued a statement on May 21, 2024, reaffirming his support for the people of Israel against known terrorist groups and condemning antisemitism on college campuses.

Neighborhoods' impact on youth mental health explored by MSU researcher

By Capitol News | May 21, 2024

Dr. S. Alexandra Burt, a distinguished professor at the College of Social Science and Department of Psychology, focuses her research on understanding how disadvantaged neighborhoods impact youth mental health.

Seven MSU researchers named as fellows by American scientific society

By Capitol News | May 21, 2024

Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have been recognized for their significant contributions to science.

Flint residents help develop culturally tailored family health history toolkit

By Capitol News | May 21, 2024

In 2014, Flint, Michigan faced a significant crisis when it was discovered that the city's drinking water had been contaminated with lead.

International team develops new method for solving quantum many-body problems

By Capitol News | May 20, 2024

Researchers from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) have collaborated with an international team to address complex computational challenges in quantum physics.

Michigan State track and field sends largest group since 2019 to NCAA prelims

By Capitol News | May 20, 2024

Eighteen Michigan State University track and field athletes have been selected to compete in the NCAA East First Round Regional.

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Capitol News area weekly mass times

By Capitol News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

MSU Professor Jiquan Chen to receive prestigious forestry research award

By Capitol News | May 18, 2024

Jiquan Chen, a professor of Geography at Michigan State University, will be honored with the Scientific Achievement Award by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).