🌱 Posthumous MSU Degrees Given To Victims' Families + No Mow May

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• Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cold. High: 41 Low: 36.
• Wednesday: Breezy and warmer. High: 55 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lansing-East Lansing:

1. Michigan State University will award posthumous degrees to the three students who were killed in the mass shooting at the university, namely Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, and Alexandria Verner. The students' families will accept the degrees during graduation ceremonies from May 4-13. Anderson and Verner will receive bachelor of science degrees, while Fraser will receive a bachelor of arts degree, all in East Lansing. (Lansing State Journal)
2. The East Lansing Human Rights Commission organized a coffee and conversation session at PappaRoti on Trowbridge Road in East Lansing. The recent forum allowed the community to discuss ways to express solidarity and allyship with the Iranian women's movement to end discrimination and oppression. Attendee Yasi Zamani-Hank said that discussions like these are essential for supporting and finding ways to be a voice for those who are being silenced in their fight for human rights. (WILX)
3. East Lansing and Jackson will host "No Mow in May." The initiative, where residents can refrain from cutting their backyard grass to support the growth of food sources for bees and other pollinators, only applies to backyards. Enforcement will return on Jun. 1. (WILX)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, May 2

• April Showers And May Flowers Spring Cocktail Class At American Fifth Spirits Tasting Room (6:00 PM)
• Beggars Can't Be Choosers Comedy Show At Beggar's Banquet (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 3

• Family Meet Up At Lansing Shuffle (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Capital Area Humane Society spotlighted the adopted pets over the weekend. Over a dozen puppies and kittens got to start their lives in their new homes Sunday, including the bonded pair of kittens Mus Musculus and Tigerlily, puppy Drummond, and cat Athena. (Capital Area Humane Society via Facebook)
• Potter Park Zoo is hosting another conservation talk soon. Register for a seat at the presentation and workshop on Purple Martins hosted by naturalist Penny Briscoe on May 7 at 2 p.m. The event is suitable for the entire family, providing an exciting and educational experience. (Potter Park Zoo via Facebook)
• The East Lansing High School Archery team will attend the National Archery in the Schools Program in Louisville, Kentucky from May 11-13. Every member of the team has qualified, and the team is comprised of 25 members, eight of whom are seniors. The success of the team is credited to excellent coaching by Casey Baine and Jim Diller. (East Lansing Info via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.