MSU's athletic gender equity problems are worse than they seem, advocates say
Advocates question the gender equity review into MSU's athletic department.
MSU Abrams Planetarium screens Pink Floyd show, 'The Dark Side of the Moon'
MSU's Abrams Planetarium held its annual Pink Floyd planetarium show Friday night, showcasing celestial displays alongside the band's "Dark Side of the Moon" album.
Alpha Phi Alpha hosts annual Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant: Women celebrate night in elegance
Miss Black & Gold scholarship pageant, an annual event hosted by the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, celebrated the hard work women have demonstrated as students at Michigan State University.
Interim President Woodruff addresses concerns that MSU lacks support for marginalized students
“This moment calls on us to demonstrate that we are a community of care and compassion,” Woodruff wrote. “Our campus, after all, is many students’ front and back porch, and it should always feel like a safe and welcoming home.”
Two individuals pull 'Halloween prank' on class, scare students
Two individuals carried out a "Halloween prank" during a class in Giltner Hall last Tuesday, causing some students and the professor to fear for their safety.
Fostering community and careers: 50 years of MSU’s Society of Women Engineers
After 50 years of MSU's Society of Women Engineers chapter, current members, alumni, staff, and advisors reflect on the organization's significance in supporting women in engineering.
MSU groups hold food drive for student parents
The Spartan Food Security Council is partnering with Sparty’s Kind Kids to run a food drive for student parents and their families who are in the Student Parent Resource Center. The drive will start Nov. 13 and run through Nov. 15.
'Stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine': Professors, student leaders urge MSU community to take action
Students supporting Palestinians said they plan to continue fighting, protesting and calling state representatives and urging them to a ceasefire.
MSU board says no secret votes led to Nassar docs decision
In sworn affidavits, all eight MSU trustees say while they did meet “informally” in April to discuss releasing the documents relating to the university’s handling of disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, there were no votes or formal actions taken at the closed-door meeting.
‘Take that power back’: Students react to Berkey Hall reopening next semester
Berkey Hall will reopen for classes in the spring 2024 semester, though classrooms directly affected by the Feb. 13 shooting will stay closed for now. With students currently choosing classes for next semester, they are faced with the decision of whether to select classes in Berkey.
MSU announces external firm to investigate board chair Vassar's actions
MSU announced that the external law firm Miller & Chevalier will conduct the investigation into trustee Brianna Scott’s allegations that board chair Rema Vassar violated board bylaws and university policies.
MSU expands leak probe to investigate source of State News story
Michigan State University has expanded the scope of an outside investigation at the Board of Trustees' request, now asking lawyers to probe the source of a recent State News story reporting on the privileged document that spurred the investigation in the first place.
'It's on us' week of action events aim to raise sexual violence awareness, support survivors
Michigan State is holding their annual "It's on us" week of action events this week. Evens include sharing messages, tie dyeing tote bags, leaving a handprint on a banner and assembling self-care kits all in efforts to combat sexual violence and providing awareness to those in need.
MSU board silent on proposed Nassar docs special meeting
At the last Board of Trustees meeting, an MSU trustee suggested holding a special meeting to discuss voting on releasing the long-withheld Nassar documents. Now, the board is silent on whether that meeting will take place.
MSU says active violent intruder training no longer mandatory, still being developed
Despite MSU's commitment that active violent intruder training would become mandatory following the Feb. 13 shooting, the training has yet to be finished and its completion will be made optional. The choice not to require the training was influenced by feedback from the community concerned with the emotional impact the training could have on traumatized individuals.
CORES, COPS vote 'no confidence' in Board of Trustees, call for board to release Nassar documents
The Council of Racial and Ethnic Students and the Council of Progressive Students voted ‘no confidence’ in the Board of Trustees, calling for the board to cease internal conflict and instead release the Nassar documents.
Freshman dorm life: expectations vs. reality
From burnt clothes to screaming neighbors to flooded rooms, freshmen share their first year experiences living in a dorm room at MSU.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run at intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive early Sunday morning. The victim was not affiliated with MSU, a university spokesperson said.
NAACP calls out MSU for complacency, lack of attention to Black student needs
"The lack of attention given by MSU officials has led to isolation, mental distress and anxiety amongst Black and Brown students who feel as though they don’t matter, nor are valued in a space that should be safe for them," the statement said.