For many college students, this is the first presidential election that they can vote in. Tensions are running high and as they prepare to cast their vote, these students can't help but feel the weight it carries.
ASMSU President Abii-Tah Bih drafted the statement that was also signed by 12 other student body presidents and sent to their universities.
Reports and confirmations of couches burning, accidents and injuries across East Lansing followed the football team's victory.
Last weekend, there were eight large parties in East Lansing resulting in $500 penalties. There have been 38 large gathering violations issued to MSU students, all of which have been submitted to the dean of students disciplinary system.
MSU has student voting opportunities but lacks in students actually using them to the full extent, Brinson Elliott, WhoWhatWhy election integrity reporter, said.
Whether it's checking out Mayo Hall, the Howell Opera House or Soop Cemetery, Co-Presidents Emily Springer and Brienna Shear are well-versed in Michigan's haunted scene.
Although this year looks a lot different, I still enjoy being an RA. I love seeing my residents in the hallway or in the cafeteria because that is the only time I can interact with them in person.
For both Ph.D. candidates Anna Wilcoxson and Clay Oppenhuizen, the novel coronavirus has affected their students' academic lives, as well as their own. As GTAs, the pressure to produce results from their students is higher than years past.
Leading up to the election, President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden have taken stark opposing stances on climate change, sparking fierce debate among their supporters and a country divided on this issue.
“We are requesting that faculty not assign additional work expectations for the first two break days in March,” Stanley said in the email.
The bills removed the $3 Safe Ride student tax for the spring semester, addressed anti-discrimination, Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading, and Student Faculty Staff Hearing Board, or SFSB, cases.
The MSU Board of Trustees meets on Friday, Oct. 30.
“I do think that under these environments some things seem like more busywork,” Provost Teresa Woodruff said. “I would urge everyone to take from every learning experience more than what is offered. Take from every opportunity the ability to learn something different.”
Investing in property in East Lansing can be worth the investment, but realtors recommend becoming familiar with the regulations of East Lansing and seeking advice from experts.
The NR-C decision will leave many students at a crossroads. As they struggle to keep up, they will be forced to decide which will take a hit: GPA or bank account.
Norman Beauchamp, executive vice president for Health Sciences at Michigan State University, said that MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. worked with Beauchamp himself, and their team put together a task force. Many organizations jumped into tactics and initiatives, and the team spent the first few weeks defining that MSU’s approach was going to be values-driven.
Freshmen weigh in on their struggles as they navigate their first semester of college as a global pandemic continues to impact their lives.
The Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) and MSU Paranormal Society teamed up to create a virtual haunted tour of MSU's campus that is accessible from home. There will be a Facebook Live Q&A session Oct. 28 to answer any viewer's questions.
MSU announced that in place of spring break, students will get three midweek days off throughout the semester.