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.”
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” rally promotes mental health, wellness
On Sept. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., around 2,000 Michigan citizens surrounded the Michigan Capitol for the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” rally to bring more attention to mental and public health and wellness. The main organization that held this rally was the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, or CMHA, with different associated organizations representing each county in Michigan.
East Lansing Farmers Market welcomes students with "Spartan Appreciation Day"
The East Lansing Farmers Market, or ELFM, welcomed ‘Spartan Appreciation Day’ on Sunday Sept. 17. ‘Spartan Appreciation Day’ was meant to recognize the city’s special relationship with Michigan State University and welcome students to the community.
Here is what's happening during MSU's homecoming week
Students, family, alumni and faculty will join Michigan State University in the celebration of Homecoming 2023 with a host of events. The festivities will begin on Monday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 24.
The Spartan Marching Band fosters community through storytelling
The Spartan Marching Band inspires collaboration amongst the MSU community in a time where apprehension looms.
Students discuss summer of pop culture, redefining feminism
The summer of 2023 has been a whirlwind for popular culture and feminism, with Taylor Swift's Era's Tour causing a small earthquake, "Barbie" making pink waves in the film industry and Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour projected to become the highest-grossing tour of a female artist ever. For many Michigan State University students, all three have been integral in redefining feminism, beauty and sexuality.
MSU alumnus Aaron Foley's 'Boys Come First' book adapting into TV show
In May of 2022, Michigan State University and the State News alumnus Aaron Foley debuted his book "Boys Come First," a novel exploring the lives of three gay friends from Detroit. Now, the book has reaching new heights, after Amazon bought its rights with the intention of adapting it into a TV series.
How 'man on the street' interviews are becoming more intrusive
If you've scrolled through TikTok or Instagram in the past few months, you may have come videos that involve enthusiastic influencers running up to a random passerby, shoving a mic in their face and then asking a slew of questions, like "how much rent do you pay," or "can you rate how attractive this girl is?" MSU legal experts and students weighed in on whether the trend is an invasion of privacy or not.
Collegiate Recovery Community students face challenges with dorm-living
Members of MSU's Collegiate Recovery Community have designated dorm floors to provide them with a safe and supportive living environment. But when these spaces are shared with non-CRC students who did not know they would be living on substance-free floors, challenges arise.