Mark Johnson

Former reporter for the @LSJNews, @RecordEagle and @gaylord_news. @CMUniversity grad. Send me book recommendations.

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

I worked my last day at the @LSJNews on Saturday after nearly four years. It was a difficult decision to leave the journalism field, but I am very excited to start as a communications manager in the MSU Office of the Provost on Monday. I can’t wait to start this new adventure.

[Lansing State Journal @LSJNews]

'We will maintain attorney-client privilege.' MSU trustees will not surrender Dr. Larry Nassar documents https://t.co/zXJXbAaug3

[Lansing State Journal @LSJNews]

Michigan State University trustees hike room and board nearly 7% https://t.co/amfHJKcdD1

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MSU board to consider nearly 7% room and board hike https://t.co/wHeFJhcNLO

[krystal nurse @krystalrnurse]

a historic school building in lansing could soon get the official designation from @interior it needs to become a 51-unit low-income senior housing, via @LSJNews https://t.co/5vLiTrRgWl

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

It is crazy to believe that this is a real, regular season MLB game between two division rivals. There are probably more people working at the game than there are fans.

[Evan Petzold @EvanPetzold]

First pitch: 39 degrees at Comerica Park for the first game of today’s doubleheader.

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday to expand background checks, establish penalties for those who fail to keep guns out of the hands of children.

Whitmer signed the bills at MSU two months after a shooting left three dead and five injured. https://t.co/YkVRuDc5Qi

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Millions of dollars in state funding are allowing more schools to hire school resource officers in the Lansing-area and statewide. The influx is not without controversy - some believe officers make schools safer, others say they increase student arrests. https://t.co/VTvB4Tusv6

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Dozens of Michigan State University students walked out of classes Wednesday demanding action by the state Legislature on gun safety on the eve of the two-month mark since a mass shooting at MSU. https://t.co/2I5vtxxHTW

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Michigan State University is refurbishing its K500 cyclotron — the world’s first superconducting particle accelerator — to establish a facility to test microchips, like those used in commercial spaceflight and autonomous vehicles. https://t.co/oTlVaUQY5U

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

The final student who has been hospitalized since the Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University has been discharged from Sparrow Hospital, officials announced Tuesday.
via @krystalrnurse https://t.co/abIhWa7PLN

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Police are trying to learn more about the digital presence of the man who killed three Michigan State University students and wounded five others on Feb. 13 as the homicide investigation nears the two-month mark. https://t.co/o6qci7GeXK

[Lansing State Journal @LSJNews]

Photos: MSU Union reopens with a 'Reflection Room' to honor shooting victims https://t.co/wlrdCjZdjR

[krystal nurse @krystalrnurse]

how does one not be stressed everyday? asking for myself

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Caitlin Clark is gonna go first overall in the NBA Draft.

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

✅ BACK-TO-BACK 40-POINT GAMES
✅ MOST POINTS IN NATIONAL SEMIFINAL HISTORY
✅ LEAD IOWA TO FIRST TITLE GAME EVER

Caitlin Clark is special.

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

"We know the most significant factor in protecting students in active shooter situations are locked classroom doors." https://t.co/Le9a3CEcWg

[Lansing State Journal @LSJNews]

Anthony Fauci headlines speakers to address Michigan State's Class of '23 https://t.co/DrCAd5zZlj

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Michigan State to reopen Student Union, keep Berkey Hall closed https://t.co/zmud6aj4Nb

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Nearly $1 million raised for Spartan Strong Fund as MSU looks to support mass shooting victims https://t.co/k9hA6dol6T

[Mark Johnson @ByMarkJohnson]

Can any journalist please explain to me the purpose of publishing the 911 tapes from the Feb. 13 shooting at MSU? What does this accomplish besides retraumatizing everyone affected by the shooting?