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MSU Outdoors Club connects students through trips and adventure

MSU Outdoors Club offers students more than outdoor activities; it also provides opportunities to make friends, build community, and deepen their connection with nature. The club offers a wide range of trips with varying levels of difficulty, including beginner-level camping and more experienced-level backpacking, helping ensure that all levels of experience can participate in club activities. The club also emphasizes environmental stewardship. Additionally, by encouraging students to disconnect from technology, meet new people, and engage in shared outdoor experiences, the club fosters a strong sense of belonging on campus and helps members develop long-lasting friendships both on and off the trail.

MSU

Parents voice panic and frustration over accidental MSU emergency alert

Parents took to social media to voice frustrations and concerns as the alert served as a traumatic reminder of the campus shooting in 2023 after an accidental emergency alert signaling an “active violent incident” was sent to students, families, faculty, and staff across Michigan State University's campus this morning. 

MSU

MSU apologizes for accidental active violence alert

Michigan State University issued an apology Tuesday afternoon for a “drill” emergency notification sent to students, faculty, staff and parents. In a letter penned by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Chief of Police Mike Yankowski, they wrote that the message was “inadvertently” sent during a routine system test by MSU’s Security Operations Center (SOC).

FOOTBALL

Fitzgerald secures homegrown talent and depth in his first MSU class

One word to describe Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald's first recruiting cycle would be a “whirlwind,” assembling a 30-player class built around in-state talent and transfer portal experience. Highlighted by the retention of Michigan’s top wide receiver Samson Gash and key veteran additions in the trenches, the Spartans’ 2026 class reflects Fitzgerald’s vision of rebuilding MSU through high school development, competitive depth and culture.

LIFE

Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program

From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey shuts down Michigan, climbs to top of Big Ten and nation

After dropping the series opener 4-3 in overtime, No. 2 Michigan State hockey faced No. 1 Michigan at Little Caesar’s Arena for their annual Duel in the D contest. The Spartans took an early lead that they built upon throughout the night. Despite giving up a couple goals, MSU's defense earned it a 5-2 victory. With the win, the Spartans take first place in the Big Ten standings, leading Michigan by just one point. The rivalry win was necessary for the Spartans to have a shot at regular-season conference champs.