Students bring back MSU skydiving club to "enjoy the beauty of skydiving"

Student group uses pride flags, humor in response to demonstrators on campus

A religious preacher began shouting at passing students on Michigan State University's campus, outside Wells Hall on Wednesday afternoon. 

Nutrition assistance is a vital resource for college students, so why is it so hard to qualify?

With students usually being on a relatively low budget, SNAP is a sought out resource for students to buy groceries without major financial repercussions. 

A love, hate relationship; Students discuss 'Makeout Monday' series

Barstool affiliate account @msuchicks is notorious for giving students a platform to draw attention to the often hilarious things that occur on a typical night out in Michigan State University's campus. But perhaps the most popular series from this account happens at the start of every student's week: "Makeout Monday."

MSU students, community members celebrate Michigan Indian Day

MSU Black Students' Alliance calls for university support, accountability amid racial slur incident

After an incident where racial slurs were posted outside the Student Services Building on June 8 of this year, the Michigan State University Black Students' Alliance, or BSA, released a statement calling for support and accountability from the university. In the statement, BSA addressed MSU's administration and explained the significance of what happened, what it is like to be a Black student at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, and action they hope to see regarding improving safety.

An MSU alumnus watched every sunrise for nearly five years — then his alarm didn't go off

It was Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m. When Sailor woke up to sunlight streaming through his window blinds, he didn’t immediately realize that something was wrong. Then he checked the time.

MSU's Pad the Mitten holds 'period package' party, advocates for awareness

Yesterday, Michigan State University's menstrual equity and justice club Pad the Mitten held its first period package party of the semester. The organization's goal was to donate 100 period packages to the Salus Center, an LGBTQIA+ community center in Lansing. Club President Mackenzie Lovell said the main focus is to eradicate period poverty in the Greater East Lansing area, as well as reduce the stigma around menstrual cycles. 

MSU Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity holds registration tables for National Voter Registration Day

For National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, the Michigan State University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. set up a voting registration table at the Wells Hall Courtyard. According to communication senior Brandon Foster, who is also Zeta Delta chapter historian, the goal of the event was to not only get people registered to vote, but to also teach the importance of voting education.

Whitmer plans for paid family and medical leave in 'What’s Next' address

During her “What’s Next” address on Aug. 30, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer explained that a majority of Michiganders support paid family and medical leave so workers can spend time with their newborns, care for a sick parent or recover after a severe medical procedure. Whitmer plans to enact paid leave in a way that would ensure “people have breathing room” between the time of their leave and coming back to work. 

Meet the 2023 homecoming court

There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.

Debunking the "frat flu": Why do students get sick when they return to campus?

As students return to campus, many fall sick with what is socially known as the "frat flu." However, a doctor can't prescribe medicine for the frat flu. So, what are students really sick with?

Black Students' Alliance hosts town hall with MSUPD chief to discuss public safety on campus

Members of MSU's Black Students' Alliance invited guest speaker Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch to answer questions regarding public safety, policing and racial discrimination on campus.

'Welcome Home, Spartans': MSU gears up for homecoming parade

MSU's homecoming parade will be on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The parade, which travels through the streets of East Lansing and campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.

‘It’s very jarring’: MSU film students react to Hollywood writers' strikes

As the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood pass the 125-day mark, Michigan State University film students are growing uncertain about their futures. “I don't want anybody going out there thinking that they're going to just have a set position in the set job that they're going to be offered,” journalism and music performance senior Aiden Binford said. “It's very jarring. It's very unstable.”