Lansing hosts celebration of Sparty creator

Many students would admit they’ve taken a selfie with the Sparty at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Chestnut Road.

Botanical Garden hosts first tour of spring season

Student claimed MSU retaliated against her for reported assault

As the Department of Education investigates MSU’s response to reports of sexual assault and harassment, documents obtained by The State News from a Freedom of Information Act request reveal allegations leveled at the university span over three years and three separate cases. The documents provide a new level of insight into the federal investigations, one of which has not yet concluded close to 33 months after it began.

Some college fan gear could cause hazards, recent study shows

When purchasing fan gear representing your favorite college team, it is easy to get riled up by the sight of a rival team's gear displayed on the same shelf.

Four colleges facing under-representation

MSU’s undergraduate student government general elections are underway, but hundreds of students across four colleges have no candidates to vote for.

Museum exhibit examines risk to turtle environment

A new exhibit at the MSU Museum looks to illuminate the rough lives turtles live and the fate the population might face if nothing is done.

Hollis, other prominent speakers keynote Failure:Lab

An unexpected 15-minute intermission highlighted the Failure:Lab event put on by ASMSU Tuesday night at Wharton Center.In front of a mostly-filled crowd, ASMSU welcomed the popular lecture series out of Grand Rapids to MSU, only to be interrupted about halfway through by what ushers said was smoke detected on the 4th floor.Audience members were ushered outside of Wharton Center until the East Lansing Fire Department was called and declared the scene safe.The theme of the night was overcoming past failures in life and using them to foster future success.

For the love of spuds

David Douches spends his days at the office surrounded by Mr. Potato Heads.

Students exercise for spirituality

A mix of worship and workouts introduced a new duel-purpose program to students called Fitness Fellowship Tuesday night in Akers Hall.The program was an hour-long service that began with an affirmation and prayer scripture.

ASMSU president constitutionality questioned, will attend hearing

The controversy continues in ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, as the All University Student Hearing Board will meet on Thursday to review the findings of previous committees on whether or not current President Kiran Samra violated ASMSU code during her candidacy.According to a previous report, Samra allegedly violated the organization's elections code when applying to run for the position because of her previous role as chair of the Undergraduate Elections Commission, the group that oversees election processes.

Lansing residents rally pushing for increase in minimum wage

By Sergio Martínez-Beltránsmartinez@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThousands of people rallied on Tuesday across the nation asking members of the congress to increase the federal minimum wage.In Lansing, tens of people met in front of congressman Mike Rogers’s office as an attempt to convince him to sign the discharge petition to bring H.R.

Students, residents invited to tour T.B. Simon Power Plant

It is springtime in Michigan and though we are out of the wintery woods, warmer weather begins to nag at one constant in the lives of residents: energy consumption.

Tax referendum, constitutional amendments on ASMSU voter ballot

ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, began elections for college representatives, the ASMSU tax renewal and structure changes within the organization.

MSU could lose $500k for union affiliation

A recent state subcommittee proposal could cut $500,000 out of MSU’s appropriations because of the university’s involvement with union-building workshops. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education approved a budget on March 27 that included new language requiring public universities to “not participate in any instructional activity that encourages or discourages union organizing of employees.”

Signup deadline for Insurance Marketplace passed Monday

Although many people enrolled for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace before the March 31 deadline, those still uninsured, including students, might face financial repercussions.

MSU alumna pursues passion despite difficulties

Ever since she got her first job at McDonald’s in high school, 2009 alumna Ashley Adkins knew one thing was for certain: she wanted to be her own boss.

Supplemental instruction a possibility for students in challenging science courses

MSU's undergraduate student government ASMSU has been working on designing a new tutoring program that could further assist students in difficult science courses.

Tea Expo showcases Chinese tea ceremony

In Chinese culture, a full circle is highly valued — it symbolizes a good beginning followed by a good finish.

Face time with COGS President Emily Bank

MSU's Council of Graduate Students, or COGS recently elected Emily Bank to serve as president after the four-term President, Stefan Fletcher decided to step down prior to the election.

Traditional Malay folk tales exposed Spartans to Malaysian culture

On Friday, the Malaysian Student Organization enthralled students and residents with choreographed dances and fight scenes in the theatrical performance of a Malay folk tale.