Cyclists bike from MSU campus to capitol to raise awareness for road safety, honor victims

Hundreds of cyclists rode silently from Michigan State University campus to the state capitol today. They were joined by thousands of bicyclists across the world, who gather each year to honor those who have been injured or have lost their lives in accidents with motorists. The event, called the Ride of Silence, aims to call attention to the importance of bike safety.

MSU Graduate Employees Union ratifies contract granting higher wages, expanded healthcare, falls short of goals

A union of graduate students employed by Michigan State University has renewed its contract with the university, winning increased wages and expanded healthcare coverage but falling short of the group's original goals.

League of Michigan Bicyclists pushes for lawmakers to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists

The penalty for killing or injuring a person on a bicycle is currently a decision that is left in the hands of a prosecutor. In many cases, the perpetrator is let off with a misdemeanor charge.  The League of Michigan Bicyclists, or LMB, hosted their Bicycle Advocacy Day Tuesday morning at the Michigan Capitol to classify the charge as a felony, as well as to push for other legislation to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists. 

MLB to MSU: Adam Eaton's dynamic path from World Series champion to player development coach

Attorney general supports MSU’s refusal to publicize Nassar documents

Michigan’s attorney general is supportive of Michigan State University’s refusal to publicly release the infamous Larry Nassar documents during her department’s investigation into them, her office said Tuesday.

Transfer center Szymon Zapala commits to MSU basketball

Now the tallest player on MSU's roster, Zapala gives Izzo and the Spartans starting experience and depth to a frontcourt that was insufficient for most of the 2023-2024 season.

MSU drops series to Minnesota amidst push for Big Ten tournament berth

The Spartans lost a 10-run lead in the rubber match to drop the series in Minneapolis.

MSU art professor lets creativity, storytelling guide her latest work

Teresa Dunn is an MSU art professor and one of the artists whose work is featured in the Broad Museum until July. Her work explores the connections between people, communities and time — a conceptual framework shaped by her own life.

Activists support Strike for Rafah movement, call for divestment

MSU faculty members and student organizations gathered in downtown East Lansing Friday morning in support of the Global Strike for Rafah movement and to continue to call for MSU to divest from Israel. The group marched through campus to the Hannah Administration Building, where activists assembled on the steps of the building and called for divestment. 

Students and experts discuss medical marijuana use

Although cannabis is commonly known for its recreational use, 'lighting up' has more uses and benefits than people may know. 

MSU entrepreneurs mix healthy and sweet at the Dairy Store with ‘Protein Pints’

Childhood friends Paul Reiss and Michael Meadows were tired of the chalky protein bar taste and just "wanted to eat ice cream all the time." The answer? Protein Pints.

The last class of MSU swimming graduates, erasing the face of the varsity sport off campus

With the last class of swimmers graduating, the proof that the sport existed as a campus, varsity sport, is wiped off the face of the university.

MSU changed its mind about releasing Nassar documents to the public

Michigan State University did release some of the infamous “Larry Nassar documents” in response to a public records request — then changed its mind about the rest.

MSU baseball beats Michigan in home series, looks for spot in Big Ten Tournament

Michigan State baseball took on the University of Michigan Wolverines this past weekend in a three-game series at home, Michigan State's first in-conference home series since late April. The Spartans won the first two games of the series but fell in the last game, which brought their record to 21-23 overall, an even 9-9 in conference play and 11-8 at home. 

Trey Augustine to represent MSU for USA Hockey at World Championship

MSU's starting goalie was added to the USA Hockey roster ahead of the IIHF World Championship.

MSU alumna Sarah Lewis returns to East Lansing to perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be coming to the Wharton Center on May 2. MSU alum and DSO member Sarah Lewis looks back at how her time at MSU contributed to her music journey.

Cost of board impropriety investigation tops $1.5 million

Costs associated with the outside investigation into impropriety within Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees have now topped $1.5 million dollars.

MSU didn't address warning that its leadership was ill-prepared for emergency. Then the campus shooting happened.

The chaotic leadership response during and after the campus shooting disrupted the healing processes of victims and their families and interfered with MSU’s ability to respond to the crisis, according to outside reviews and previously unreleased documents obtained by The State News.

MSU Gaza solidarity encampment ends; protestors disappointed by university response but remain undeterred

The Gaza solidarity encampment packed up and left last night after three days of camping on MSU campus. 

MSU to expand surveillance system into East Lansing

Michigan State University plans to expand its new centralized surveillance system into the city of East Lansing, a move experts say exacerbates current privacy and civil liberty concerns with the system.