No new statewide restrictions as Michigan COVID-19 cases rise, expert responds
Michigan State associate professor Dr. Sean Valles studies the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health and is worried about the statewide surge in cases and who will be negatively affected by facilities and businesses reopening.
Michigan State graduate programs rank high nationally
U.S. News has ranked numerous Michigan State graduate programs, including those within the Colleges of Education, Social Science and Business, among the top in the nation.
As Spring Football gets underway for MSU, Payton Thorne makes progress and a case to start
Two quarterbacks likely lead the room for who will start under center. Here is Payton Thorne's case to be the guy.
Undergraduate researchers reflect on work during the pandemic
Undergraduate students that were kept out of the lab had to be creative to stay engaged with their projects and continue to learn in a virtual environment. Jeremiah Hutson, a biochemistry and molecular biology sophomore working in a lab studying diabetic retinopathy, set up his own lab on his ping-pong table in his parent’s basement.
5K event created to uplift legacy of previous MSU adviser, raise scholarship funds
Tessa Kaneene hopes to hold a 5K to raise funds for a study abroad scholarship that will be opened in Frances Kaneene's name. Frances was a runner and adviser who made a lasting impact on the MSU community.
Michigan State to provide students COVID-19 vaccinations
Students can begin to sign up for appointments immediately.
Temple transfer Anthony Russo builds case for starting QB job
Anthony Russo's case to start for MSU is built on his experience at Temple, where he threw for more than 6,000 yards in his career.
Ingham County bans hair discrimination, State Rep. Sarah Anthony discusses MI CROWN Act
Ingham County passed a resolution March 23 becoming the first Michigan County to ban hair discrimination against public employees in the county.
Michigan State enrollment continues to drop in spring semester
The MSU Together We Will website said that, additionally, a smaller entering class will have at least a four-year impact on the university budget as that class moves through each year toward graduation.
Broad Art Lab offers collaborative space for creativity
The Broad Art Lab offers a collaborate space for students to make art.
Mental health and culture: Breaking barriers or reinforcing stigma?
Mental health illnesses and disorders are common in our society. Yet the stigma around diagnoses, symptoms and treatment still discourages many from getting the help they deserve.
Column: covering sports from the backburner in a pandemic
It was Nov. 29, 2020, and the Spartans were gearing up to play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. I was on gamer duty, sick to my stomach as I tried my best to finish the article before the final buzzer sounded like my editor had wanted. Gamers always had to go up immediately, that was the No. 1 rule. However, in that same moment that I felt sick to my stomach, I felt most alive.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns against vaccine scams
Fraudulent messages can be reported to 7726 (SPAM) to be further investigated.
Michigan State Title IX case files leaked in consulting data breach
Bricker and Eckler is an Ohio law firm that is the parent company of INCompliance Consulting, which was hired by the University to assist in Title IX investigations and hearings.
Problems persist for survivors despite expansions in healing fund coverage
The Fund was updated twice in 2020 to improve the ease of filling out the reimbursement forms for survivors and extending the coverage for services that were not covered originally.
Local activist Farhan Sheikh-Omar announces run for mayor of Lansing
“Lansing needs a fresh start,” Farhan Sheikh-Omar said. “I believe the person who should get that fresh start should be someone who is well connected to the community, who knows what the community needs and who actually listens and fights for the community.”
Delta Phi Epsilon includes transgender, non-binary students, other sororities could soon follow
"Delta Phi Epsilon welcomes members who identify as women, including transgender women, and gender non-binary individuals, regardless of their sex assigned at birth," the policy said.
Students feel relieved, at ease after receiving COVID-19 vaccination
Some students shared with The State News their experience and reasoning behind signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
MSU men's basketball assistant Dane Fife to join Indiana coaching staff
Dane Fife is headed back to where his coaching career began: Indiana University.