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Green green green: Style guide for Spartans on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a major celebration after students survive the first week back from spring break. Though, choosing what to wear can be a bit tricky. Given that MSU’s colors are green and white most students should already possess everything they need to craft the perfect outfit without breaking the bank. This style guide will take you through the fashion dos and don’ts of the holiday.

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MSU hockey brings proven identity headed into post-season

With 13 new faces on the roster, Michigan State hockey still won the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans established an identity over their 34 games of the regular season and finished 25-7-2 overall, 16-6-2 in the Big Ten. They showed resilience, created an offensive identity, grew defensively and finished in high-stakes games — simulating situations to come in tournament play. 

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Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will merge, president says

Michigan State University will consolidate the College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine into a unified college of medicine. The announcement was made earlier today by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, and follows over a year of discussion and research after the merger was first brought to the floor by Guskiewicz as part of his “One Team, One Health” initiative in February 2025.

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MSU student intends to sue university after golf cart accident

A Michigan State University student is alleging that a dangerous obstruction on MSU’s campus led to an accident while she was a passenger on an athletics department golf cart. The student sustained injuries to her right hand while on a golf cart that collided with a stone pillar in front of Campbell Hall.

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MSU shooting club emphasizes safety, discipline in practices

The Michigan State University Shooting Club focuses on disciplined behavior, safe practices, and structured training, including scope, air rifle, and shotgun shooting. New members will be properly instructed on how to handle firearms, the guidelines for using a firing range, and how to focus mentally before shooting. Although the club promotes shooting competitions, its priorities are a sense of responsibility, respect, and correcting misconceptions about shooting sports.

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MSU professor paves the way for future astronomers

When looking up into the night sky, the black canvas is usually filled with an array of lights and patterns. To an ordinary person, these patterns may not seem too intriguing or even garner a second look. But for professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Laura Chomiuk, these lights, and astrophysics as a whole, make up her entire life.