MSU students protest for support of transgender students following anti-trans rights demonstration

Latest stories

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU Indian Students Organization celebrates return of Sargam cultural fair

Demonte Thomas

April 8, 2024

MSU's Indian Students Organization held its annual Sargam cultural fair on April 7, 2024, the first time the event was held in five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' inspires connection through Broadway-level storytelling

Liam Clymer

April 7, 2024

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' opened at the Wharton Center on April 2. The experience of live performance fostered connection among audience members.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU hosts Pride Showcase, provides safe space for queer students to express themselves

Hannah Locke

April 4, 2024

Last night, Michigan State University hosted its annual Pride Showcase for the university’s pride month. Pride month, a celebration of the queer community and queer history, takes place every year in June. Since the school year is done by that time, MSU chooses to celebrate Pride month in April. 

STUDENTS

MSU student group uses PR project to draw attention to multiculturalism

Liam Clymer

April 3, 2024

MSU PRSSA engaged in the Bateman Case Study Competition to bring attention to Culturs magazine— a publication with multicultural stories as a focus. PR senior and MSU Bateman Team Captain Cameron Oade hopes his team’s work brings awareness to encourage students to step outside of their bubble.

COMMUNITY

The Islamic Center of East Lansing celebrates Ramadan, promotes community

Kyle O'Connor

April 3, 2024

Within the month of Ramadan, many people throughout the world celebrate a time of fasting, abstinence, praying, and self-reflection. During this time, Muslims in East Lansing find companionship and community within the Islamic Center of East Lansing. Islamic Center of East Lansing Trustee Thasin Sardar said that, in addition to fasting from dawn to dusk, "Muslims indulge increased spirituality, sharing meals with one another and increased charitable giving during this month." 

COMMUNITY

MSU Black Book Initiative promotes Black belonging, community resources on campus

Jada Vasser

April 2, 2024

The Black student experience at MSU is an experience that does not get highlighted enough. This is a goal The Black Book Initiative wants to express and bring to the stage, signaling that the experience is valid and deserves to be heard equally. The book serves as a step towards promoting Black involvement on campus and Black belonging on campus, a feeling that most Black students at MSU will say they did not feel entering the university. Highlighting Greek life, faith, professional development, Black-owned businesses and many more, The Black Book is an item to signify safe spaces for Black students and students of color on and off campus. 

HEALTH

How to approach spring cleaning in an eco-friendly way

Joe Lorenz

April 2, 2024

Household cleaning chemicals are known to leech into our soil, water and air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. These chemicals find their way into the environment through aerosolized sprays, surface runoff into waterways, and from pouring used products down the drain. This spring, some students that wish to clean their house and reduce stress on the environment are using home-made alternative cleaners. 

STUDENTS

MSU students battle monsters, explore other worlds through Tabletop Club

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

April 1, 2024

The MSU tabletop club is where students interested in board games and tabletop roleplaying games can find people to play with and organize campaigns. In the club, students playing games such as "Dungeons & Dragons" enjoy the large degree of freedom granted to players.

STUDENTS

Renaissance Sword Society members revive medieval martial arts at MSU

Jack Williams

April 1, 2024

Although Thursday nights in the second floor gym of the IM Circle building may look like a scene out of a Shakespeare play, the members of the Renaissance Sword Society need not have a heavy head or crown — just their longswords, some in-depth knowledge of medieval dueling tactics, and a bit of padding.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU CIUS's annual dance show celebrates Indian culture, unity

Kendra Gilchrist

March 31, 2024

Michigan State University's Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students put on their annual Satrang dance show on Saturday, Mar. 30, at Everett High School. This year’s show was titled “Mayuri,” which means “peacock,” and was meant to impart a theme of vibrant colors, unity and joy. 

STUDENTS

Student Emergency Response Team offers emergency training, certification to MSU students

Kaspar Haehnle

March 31, 2024

The Student Emergency Response Team is a registered student organization at Michigan State that provides hands-on emergency training to students at no cost.

COMMUNITY

Founder of International Transgender Day of Visibility shares her story, insights on the day

Gabrielle Yeary

March 31, 2024

International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary on March 31. Its creation is attributed to founder of Michigan's first transgender organization and MSU alumna Rachel Crandall-Crocker. 

STUDENTS

MSU student masters Rubik's Cube, looks to new possibilities after national title win

Audrey Richardson

March 31, 2024

MSU experience architecture senior Owen Widdis has been competing in Rubik's Cube events since he was in seventh grade, and last year he took home the national title.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Waka Flocka Flame, Between Friends rock MSU's campus at annual spring concert

Kendra Gilchrist

March 29, 2024

Michigan State University welcomed musical guests Waka Flocka Flame and Between Friends to the Breslin Center last night night, March 28, for the annual spring concert. The event was organized collaboratively by Impact 89 FM, Residence Halls Association, The Associated Students of MSU and the University Activities Board. Organizers worked diligently to figure out venue details, budget, scheduling and every other aspect of putting together this event for the MSU community.