House Divided: Families discuss U-M vs. MSU splits

The MSU vs. U-M rivalry runs deep, even between family members.

Go Blue Guarantee vs. Spartan Advantage: how financial aid compares

In June, the University of Michigan unveiled its “Go Blue Guarantee.” This financial aid initiative promises four years of free tuition to in-state undergraduate students whose family annual income amounts to $65,000 or less a year. After the announcement, many watched to see if MSU would follow its rival’s suit and provide similar relief to lower-income students. It did not.

Opinion: Dating the enemy

Diverse, yet shrinking, population still calls Spartan Village home

QUIZ: Which on-campus MSU neighborhood do you belong in?

Which MSU neighborhood should you call home?

Single dorms: As roommates leave, students choose more money or new company

Student must choose between roommate reassignment or paying extra for a single dorm when their original roommates dropout or don't show up.

Rock Vs. Rock: A history of MSU and U-M's twin graffitied landmarks

As they prepare to witness the annual battle for sports supremacy between our two football teams, the two universities face another (admittedly more obscure) rivalry: this duo of paint-covered boulders that decorate their respective campuses. 

Noose found outside of MSU student's dorm room, MSU launches investigation

A noose was found hanging outside of an MSU student's dorm room, according to a statement released by President Lou Anna K. Simon today.

Item found was shoelace, not noose

MSU police have determined the object found outside of an MSU residence hall that was perceived to be a noose is instead a packaged leather shoelace.

Five IM Facilities projects introduced to ASMSU

To improve MSU health and fitness spaces, a committee of staff, students and faculty from across the university established a framework with architectural firm Moody Nolan to identify problem areas and potential solutions. 

Muslim Students' Association hosts Islam Awareness Week

This week marks the annual Islam Awareness Week at MSU. Hosted by MSU's Muslim Students' Association, or MSA, the next six days serve to help members of the MSU community gain better understanding and awareness of Islam.

ASMSU plans to survey students, offer incentives

At the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU's, last general assembly meeting, it was announced that the organization is launching an initiative to collect feedback from students on a range of issues. 

Sparty Watch: what to expect this week

During the MSU vs. U-M rivalry week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 7, members of the Spartan Marching Band, or SMB, will be holding their annual “Sparty Watch.”

ASMSU's Academic Committee looks at higher education funding

The Associated Students of Michigan State University's, or ASMSU's, Academic Committee meeting featured guest speakers who gave members information on higher education funding and MSU-specific initiatives. 

Court proceedings scheduled in National Policy Institute suit

A pre-motion conference has been scheduled for the lawsuit against MSU by the organizer of Richard Spencer's collegiate speaking tour. The pre-motion conference has been scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Grand Rapids federal building.

MSUPD releases security and fire safety report

A 52-page long document recently released by MSUPD holds all crime reports from 2014 to 2016 that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by MSU and on public property within, or accessible from campus.

Wharton Center to implement sensory-friendly theater performances

MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts will introduce new sensory-friendly performances this season for viewers with autism spectrum disorder and other sensitivity issues.

DeVos, Title IX and what's next

The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding the previous administration's school sexual assault guidance, it was announced Friday.

Introducing the 13th SMB Director: David Thornton

Although David Thornton is the new director, he is anything but foreign to the culture of the Spartan Marching Band — this is his sixth year of involvement, and Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole estimates he is one of the best the band has ever seen.

Weekly crime wrap-up: multiple larcenies, heroin possession and more

 Larceny reports dominated the Clery Crime and Fire Log this past week, producing 22 incidents, many of which occurred at residence halls across campus. Beyond the larcenies, crime was relatively quiet from Sunday through Friday. Game day crime stats rose this week, including a season record number of minor-in-possessions.