N Crowd intersects student designs and social justice in third annual spring fashion show
Michigan State University's student-run fashion magazine, N Crowd, hosted its third annual spring fashion show at Demonstration Hall Saturday night. This year's theme of the fashion show was "School Kids Aesthetic," featuring street-styled clothing from at least 15 students and local designers.
COLUMN: Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn't what it looks like on TV, and that matters
We see the term OCD being tossed around in casual conversation, usually describing a desire for perfection or a need for cleanliness. However, obsessive-compulsive disorder is much more than this.
MSU baseball takes series win against Niagara, moves to 14-15 overall
The MSU baseball team played against the Niagara Purple Eagles in a home series this past weekend and won two of the three games, pushing the Spartans to 14-15 overall and 7-4 in home games. The Spartans were looking to rebound after a huge 18-0 loss against the Lansing Lugnuts, and in the three-game series, the Spartans won 9-0 and 7-6 and lost 8-6.
MSU board to vote on rate increases for housing, dining plans
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will consider a 6.89% increase in rates for residence halls and dining plans at its meeting Friday. The change is recommended by the university's department of Student Life and Engagement, which says an increase is needed to keep up with rising inflation and residence hall renovations.
MSU softball swept by Indiana in three-game series, falls to 13-22 overall
The Michigan State softball team got swept in its three-game series against the Indiana Hoosiers this past weekend, losing 6-2, 12-4 and 7-2. With the three losses, the Spartans dropped to 13-22 on the season and 1-8 in conference play, winning only one of its last 10 games.
MSU Indian Students Organization celebrates return of Sargam cultural fair
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.
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' inspires connection through Broadway-level storytelling
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' opened at the Wharton Center on April 2. The experience of live performance fostered connection among audience members.
MSU softball prepares for home season opener, will face Indiana
Michigan State softball has had a rough season so far — the Spartans are 13-19 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. On April 5th, however, the Michigan State softball team looks to bounce back from a 1-2 series loss against Iowa as the Spartans will take on Indiana at home in a three-game series over the weekend, the first games they will play at home this season so far.
MSU baseball looks to rebound from loss against Lugnuts in home series against Niagara
Michigan State baseball is coming into this weekend's home series against the Niagara University Purple Eagles off of an 18-0 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts, in which the only noteworthy offensive performance was designated hitter Christian Williams, who had Michigan State's only extra-base hit.
MSU student arrested after flipping table, striking two students
An MSU student was arrested Thursday afternoon after flipping over a table and striking two students belonging to a conservative student organization in Brody Hall, according to MSU Police and Public Safety Spokesperson Dana Whyte.
MSU basketball center Mady Sissoko to enter transfer portal
The 6-foot-9 native of Mali, West Africa has one year of eligibility remaining.
MSU hosts Pride Showcase, provides safe space for queer students to express themselves
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.
MSU baseball loses Crosstown Showdown to Lansing Lugnuts 18-0, drop 11th straight to Lugnuts
The 16th annual Crosstown Showdown between Michigan State baseball and the Lansing Lugnuts ended in a dominant 18-0 win for the Lugnuts, marking the 11th time in a row that the Oakland Athletics High-A affiliate team won.
After shooting, MSU promised safety. It delivered surveillance
An AI-powered campus surveillance system is set to change the way MSU polices students. Experts and activists worry the software’s questionable benefits aren’t worth losing privacy and civil liberties.
Students call for security cameras, increased MSU safety measures after IM East larcenies
In the fall semester of 2023, 202 cases of larceny, or "property crimes," have been reported at Michigan State University. Throughout the months of January, February and March alone, there were seven reported cases of larceny at MSU's IM East Fitness Center this year, according to MSU Police Department Spokesperson Dana Whyte.
MSU student group uses PR project to draw attention to multiculturalism
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.
MSU basketball's Mark Montgomery hired as head coach at Detroit Mercy
Michigan State basketball assistant coach Mark Montgomery has been hired as the new head coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, the school announced Wednesday. The 54-year-old Montgomery has spent two stints under head coach Tom Izzo, who coached Montgomery as an assistant over 30 years ago at MSU.
Should MSU expand its emergency alert system? Students weigh in on transparency, safety concerns
Many students were left panicked and confused after a heavy police presence on campus on March 7 that was due to a hoax call regarding a bomb and weapons threat.
The Islamic Center of East Lansing celebrates Ramadan, promotes community
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."