STUDENTS

MSU Black Students' Alliance calls for university support, accountability amid racial slur incident

PJ Pfeiffer

September 23, 2023

After an incident where racial slurs were posted outside the Student Services Building on June 8 of this year, the Michigan State University Black Students' Alliance, or BSA, released a statement calling for support and accountability from the university. In the statement, BSA addressed MSU's administration and explained the significance of what happened, what it is like to be a Black student at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, and action they hope to see regarding improving safety.

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Report: Mel Tucker misled Title IX investigator in sexual misconduct case

Willow Symonds

September 23, 2023

Head football coach Mel Tucker misled the Title IX investigator in his sexual misconduct case, according to a USA Today article. The phone call in question occurred during an MSU-sponsored trip, not from Tucker's home in East Lansing like he first told investigators.

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Feds probing MSU for mishandling, retaliating in Title IX case

Alex Walters

September 22, 2023

The accuser alleges that after reporting sexual harassment by an MSU employee, she was discriminated against because of her disability and retaliated against for reporting.

COMMUNITY

An MSU alumnus watched every sunrise for nearly five years — then his alarm didn't go off

Theo Scheer

September 22, 2023

It was Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m. When Sailor woke up to sunlight streaming through his window blinds, he didn’t immediately realize that something was wrong. Then he checked the time.

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MSU Museum hosts monthly First Friday events to engage with students

Kaspar Haehnle

September 21, 2023

The MSU Museum is bringing back its themed events open to students on the first Friday of each month. Each event provides students with the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum and participate in various activities with free food and the chance to win prizes.

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How professors remember your name: the strategy and science behind memorization

Theo Scheer

September 21, 2023

Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.

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MSU swim club holds “Marathon for MSU” in campaign to reinstate swim and dive team

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

September 20, 2023

On Sept. 19, members of the MSU swim club collectively swam 26.2 miles during "Marathon for MSU" to raise awareness for the reinstatement of MSU's swim and dive team.

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Homecoming Grand Marshal Molly Brennan: MSU will always be home

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

September 20, 2023

After being named homecoming grand marshal in this year's parade, class of 1982 alumnus Molly Brennan reflects on the role MSU has played in her life and what it means to be a Spartan.

STUDENTS

Meet the 2023 homecoming court

Shakyra Mabone

September 20, 2023

There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.

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What’s next for MSU football coach Mel Tucker?

Theo Scheer

September 19, 2023

Head football coach Mel Tucker has six days to present sufficient reasoning for his contract not to be terminated. If he doesn't, he will be fired on Sept. 26. 

STUDENTS

Black Students' Alliance hosts town hall with MSUPD chief to discuss public safety on campus

Owen McCarthy

September 19, 2023

Members of MSU's Black Students' Alliance invited guest speaker Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch to answer questions regarding public safety, policing and racial discrimination on campus.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'Welcome Home, Spartans': MSU gears up for homecoming parade

Owen McCarthy

September 19, 2023

MSU's homecoming parade will be on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The parade, which travels through the streets of East Lansing and campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.

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Football coach Mel Tucker says 'other motives are at play' in MSU's decision to fire him

Theo Scheer

September 19, 2023

Mel Tucker has responded to MSU’s intent to terminate his employment with the university. In a statement, released by sports agent Neil Cornrich, Tucker claims MSU treated him unfairly in its investigation and that “other motives are at play” in MSU's handling of the situation.

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MSU gives up controversial Duffy Daugherty book, but concerns remain

Alex Walters

September 19, 2023

MSU has given up the rights to the controversial Duffy Daugherty biography that inspired the Black Spartans film, but the advocate who fought for this still wants to know how it was ever published in the first place.

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Students react to ‘intent to fire’ Mel Tucker

Lauren Coin

September 18, 2023

Students share their reactions to news that the MSU Athletic Director 'intends to fire' Mel Tucker.

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MSU football coach Mel Tucker to be fired

Theo Scheer

September 18, 2023

MSU's Athletic Director Alan Haller intends to terminate head football coach Mel Tucker’s contract, according to a statement released today. Haller said Tucker engaged in "conduct which constitutes moral turpitude," and brought "public disrespect, contempt, or ridicule upon the University."

COMMUNITY

Here is what's happening during MSU's homecoming week

Misha Berry

September 17, 2023

Students, family, alumni and faculty will join Michigan State University in the celebration of Homecoming 2023 with a host of events. The festivities will begin on Monday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 24.

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MSU is investigating leak of Tucker accuser's name

Alex Walters

September 16, 2023

MSU administration is arranging an investigation into who at the university may have played a role in leaking the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment.

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MSU president, board chair refuse to say if they support investigation into Tucker accuser leak

Alex Walters

September 15, 2023

The leaders of MSU’s administration and governing board will not say whether they would support an investigation into who at MSU may have played a role in leaking the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment.

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Brody neighborhood centralizes package center to adapt to residents' growing deliveries

Willow Symonds

September 15, 2023

Brody Hall is now the centralized location for all Brody neighborhood residents to retrieve packages. The move from several locations to just one is a result of an increase in the number of orders coming through residence halls and a decreased number of staff.