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LIFE

Students discuss the controversy of 'Tea' and 'TeaOnHer' apps

A recently popularized social media app has captured the attention of students at Michigan State University. Tea, first released in 2023, is an app designed to promote “dating safety” for strictly women. However, Tea has just recently gained immense popularity due to other social media platforms, like TikTok.

STUDENTS

How do MSU students select off-campus housing?

At Michigan State University, first and second-year students, with some exceptions, are required to live in on-campus housing. However, once that requirement has been fulfilled, many upperclassmen choose to live off campus in places, like apartments and houses.

COMMUNITY

Falling into fall fashion

The start of a new season brings forth major changes within the world of fashion, and when the leaves change so do the wardrobes of every Michigan State student. Some clothing pieces are recycled from years past and others are spending their first autumn in the spotlight. 

LIFE

MSU Cash Drops leaves cash for students around campus

MSU Cash Drops is a news Instagram account that has been leaving money around campus for any student to claim if they get there first. The account began in September 2025 and has gained over 5,000 followers. Students give comments on their attempts to claim the money in time.

HEALTH

MSU hosts mental health events for students and staff

With October being Disability Pride Month at Michigan State University, University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) is hosting plenty of events to honor and celebrate the contributions of the disability community, along with supporting mental health and wellness. Here is a list of events that will be going on all month.

LIFE

Paranormal specialists have a presence in Lansing

When it comes to all things paranormal, like ghosts, spirits and haunted buildings, Halloween-time is usually what people are reminded of. But for Beth Rodriguez and Ben Strongwolf Rodriguez, the co-founders of Ghost Contact Paranormal, a paranormal investigations team based in Lansing, and John and Jenifer Harris, co-owners of Voodoo's World of Oddtiques and Otherside Paranormal & Mortuary Science Museum, the paranormal isn't just limited to the fall.