ASMSU finance committee elects chairs

ASMSU’s Finance Committee picked its chair and vice-chair at an earlier September meeting in uncontested elections. 

New class schedules coming next school year

If you thought you could go your entire college career without taking a class on Friday, your plan could be altered by MSU’s newest outgrowth to the "Go Green, Go 15" plan.

New digital media-centric research lab at MSU created to encourage innovative learning

MSU’s College of Arts and Letters and MSU Libraries are collaborating to build a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab, a work space that encourages scholarly research through the use of more innovative and advanced technology.

"Fake news" course aims to improve media consumption and production

The concept of "fake news" has become such a hot-button topic since the run-up to the 2016 election that MSU students can now take a course entirely devoted to exploring the term.

MSU joins Big Ten Voting Challenge

In an effort to increase student voter registration, MSU has joined the Big 10 Voting Challenge.

The Rock repainted to draw attention to offensive mascot names

Native American Law Students Association painted the Rock to educate students on the use of the term "redskin" and Native American imagery in sports.

ASMSU passes bill to work to reduce MIPs to civil infractions

Two bills were passed at this week’s ASMSU meeting.

VIDEO: East Lansing City Council candidates talk stances at debate

 The three contenders for East Lansing City Council debated at the MSU Union on Wednesday at an event hosted by ASMSU. These are their responses to a few of the questions that were asked.  

ASMSU hosts East Lansing City Council debate

 The three candidates for East Lansing City Council took part in a debate hosted by the Associated Students of MSU Wednesday evening. 

Students discuss decision-making, rankings' role in choosing school

Students reflect on college rankings.

Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy updated by Title IX office

MSU's Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, policy was updated last month by MSU's Title IX office. 

The Wharton Center gets an artsy rebrand

In an effort to refine its mission and statement, the center's brand is getting a makeover.

MSU employees not affected by Equifax data breach

There was no breach of MSU employee information in Equifax data breach according to MSU spokesperson Jason Cody.

MSU Grand Rapids Research Center opens, DeVos speaks

The ribbon-cutting ceremony has been politicized in recent weeks by the decision to invite U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to speak at the ceremony, drawing criticism and a petition from the researchers associated with the building.

El-Sayed speaks on gubernatorial platform at MSU campaign stop

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke at MSU on Monday to shed some light on his election platform. 

The Jewish High Holy Days at MSU, explained

 For Jewish people, the twin holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of celebration, reflection and atonement. But for non-Jewish students who might be confused as to what their Jewish friends mean when they say “Shanah tovah” or stop eating for a day, here’s an explainer.  

With DeVos, Calley set to appear at research center opening Wednesday, MSU yet to make announcement

MSU has not officially announced DeVos' invitation or appearance as of publication, despite the ceremony taking place Wednesday.

MSU professor, friend and former classmate of Jemele Hill, weighs in on controversy

 MSU Journalism professor Joy Visconti, a friend of Hill who shared a class with her when they were at MSU together twenty years ago, remembers her involvement in journalism. 

Nassar in the News: Title IX review, one year later

OISS adds online counseling, resources related to executive orders

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) recently took on new initiatives to aid students in their navigation of foreign languages and cultures.