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MSU

Petition pushers on campus misleading students

As petitioners swarm Michigan State University ahead of the 2026 midterms, some students say one group of petitioners is misleading students about the true purpose of their initiative. State legislators are trying to put an end to that often-reported phenomenon, though they face opposition from Republicans.

FOOTBALL

Lack of consistency finally leads to complete MSU meltdown

Michigan State’s promising 3-0 start has unraveled after a 38-13 homecoming loss to UCLA dropped the Spartans to 3-3 and intensified pressure on head coach Jonathan Smith. Following two competitive defeats that showed signs of progress, MSU collapsed against the Bruins in front of a restless home crowd. Questionable play-calling, defensive breakdowns and offensive inconsistency fueled the blowout, leaving fans frustrated and Smith searching for answers as the team prepares for a critical matchup at No. 7 Indiana.

MSU

MSU says no ICE activity on campus

Unverified posts about possible enforcement actions spread across local forums and group chats throughout the day. None of those reports included confirmed arrests or documented activity on university property.

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.