How student filmmakers navigate projects and passion at MSU

MSU students in the digital storytelling major explore filmmaking through their classes and extracurriculars.

Moira Joiner reaches elite milestone, Ozment and Hallock net career-highs in win over Purdue

Joiner finally reached the 1,000-point mark in her fifth year with the Spartans, and with the season that she has been having, it was destined to happen sooner than later. It not only happened sooner than some may have imagined, but it also happened in a season where she’s been needed more than ever. 

MSU women's basketball dominates Purdue 97-70 at home

Michigan State women's basketball defeated Purdue 97-70 this Wednesday in a dominating performance, days after their blowout loss against Minnesota last Saturday. 

MSU Muslim Studies Department features activist, author Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf at 3rd Annual Malcolm X Community Forum

The Michigan State University Muslim Studies Department held their 3rd Annual Malcolm X Community Forum last night. The forum included a keynote speech from activist, author and former National Basketball Association player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. 

Preview: Opportunity awaits MSU men's basketball in Wisconsin against Big Ten leaders

Michigan State men's basketball is heading to Madison, Wisconsin, to play the Badgers for the first time since Dec. 5 when the Spartans were defeated. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, and FS1 will air the game.

Preview: MSU wrestling looks to secure first conference dual win of season ahead of Wisconsin meet

MSU wrestling will host the University of Wisconsin-Madison this Friday, Jan. 26 at Jenison Field House for the team's fourth Big Ten Conference dual of the season.

All Shades of Chocolate: We Have A Dream!

Preview: MSU women's basketball returns to the Breslin to play Boilermakers in first of back-to-back home games

The Michigan State women’s basketball team has once again found itself trying to come back from behind in the conference standings after dropping a Big Ten game to the Golder Gophers in Minneapolis. Lucky for the Spartans, the team finally gets a break from its “hectic” schedule and will return to East Lansing and have two home games this week. Michigan State will first play the Purdue Boilermakers on Wednesday, Jan. 24. 

New FAFSA form simplifies application process, increases number of eligible students

For the 2024-2025 school year, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FASFA, redesigned and simplified their application forms to increase the number of undergraduate students who qualify for Pell Grants, lowering their tuition costs.

MSU hockey's Nicolas Müller named Big Ten Third Star of the Week, team drops to No. 7 in USA Hockey rankings

Coming off of a split weekend against rival University of Michigan -- losing 7-1 at home and winning 7-5 away -- the Michigan State Spartans have been moved around in the USA Hockey Polls as well as in the USCHO rankings.

APASO urges MSU board, university officials to address racism and harassment on campus

"We do not subscribe to the institutional racism that has impacted the student body," the Asian Pacific American Student Organization's statement said. "Such grievances are unacceptable and students in the MSU community deserve to feel safe and supported."

MSU Starbucks 'Campus Collection' mugs are in high demand

Starbucks is selling an increasingly popular Michigan State University-themed coffee mug at campus locations and most stores close to East Lansing. The mug, complete with MSU’s most recognizable buildings and landmarks, is in high demand, according to Starbucks Barista Kelsey Pink.

MSU students evaluate their progress on 2024 resolutions

A common mindset for the New Year is thinking of it as a time for reinvention, self-improvement and setting new standards to hold yourself to for the next 365 days. Many Michigan State University students, however, may be taking a more easy-going, self care-focused approach to 2024 to help them stick to their goals in the long-run. 

Union of Tenure Stream Faculty skeptical of delays in unionization process, profile of law firm representing MSU

The Union of Tenure Stream Faculty, or UTSF, first launched its campaign on Nov. 1 in hopes of giving professors more power in administrative decision making. Now, having requested formal recognition from MSU’s Board of Trustees after gaining the majority support needed among tenure-track faculty, UTSF is awaiting the finalization of the negotiations. 

Intramural sports referees: When getting yelled at is part of the gig

IM sports referees consistently deal with players yelling at them over calls. But the skills that can be learned through refereeing, including quick thinking and communication, are valuable for future careers, according to Assistant Director of IM Sports Ross Winter.

Lansing’s warm embrace: navigating code blue conditions with heart and hope

As temperatures plummeted to the lowest of the season these past few weeks, the City of Lansing implemented a 'code blue' emergency response to address the uninhabitable weather conditions. When the alert is put in place, warming centers across the area extend their hours in order to accommodate for those who seek warmth. 

MSU to conduct emergency alert test on Tuesday

Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety, or MSUDPPS, is conducting a system test for the campus alert notification system this Tuesday at 10 a.m. An announcement was published on the MSU alert website and the MSUDPPS social media pages, but no email or other form of direct communication was sent out to students or faculty. 

Freezing temperatures see pond hockey return to MSU campus

With MSU's campus experiencing below-freezing temperatures for several weeks, hockey players and figure skaters alike have taken advantage of a frozen ice sheet behind Brody neighborhood.

East Lansing Human Rights Commission holds forum to discuss homelessness in East Lansing

Today, members of the East Lansing Human Rights Commission and East Lansing residents sat down to discuss how the city can better support its homeless population. Visibility, housing and access to resource were three of the top issues discussed.

Late resiliency propels MSU men's basketball past Maryland, 61-59

Over two months into the 2023-2024 college basketball season, Michigan State finally picked up a road win to hang its hat on.