Absent formal policy, actions show MSU moving toward ‘institutional neutrality’
Amid heated debate about the Israel-Hamas conflict, many universities have adopted 'institutional neutrality' — formal policies that stop them from weighing in. MSU hasn't adopted such a policy, but recent actions show it's already tapping into the popular playbook.
MSU men’s basketball experimenting with new roles
With a younger roster, MSU men's basketball's upcoming season will be more experimental than in years past, mostly due to new roles for many players and four new schools in the Big Ten.
MSU men’s basketball: Strong chemistry, focused on rebounding and pace
Head coach Tom Izzo and MSU men's basketball agree their bond together is rock solid following an up-and-down season and moderate roster turnover.
Governors rally for Harris, implore students to vote at MSU Union
Five governors from across the Midwest and east coast rallied for the Harris campaign inside the MSU Union Thursday night. In their speeches, the governors outlined the stakes of the upcoming election and asked students to not just vote, but make sure those around them are doing the same.
Backline key to MSU women's soccer's 2-0 win over Wisconsin
MSU women's soccer rebounded from its first loss of the season, besting Wisconsin 2-0 Friday night. The Spartan defensive line led a complete, dominant performance.
NAISO advocates for removal of Morrill name from MSU building
The MSU undergraduate student government and the Native American Indigenous Student Organization are advocating for removal of Justin S. Morrill's name from a university building. The 1862 Morrill Act displaced countless Indigenous peoples to build universities across the U.S.
Brandon Munson: The freshman leading the backline for MSU men's soccer
When freshman defender Brandon Munson joined Michigan State University’s men’s soccer roster for the 2024 season, expectations were tempered. After all, new players arrive and compete for spots each year. But in the case of 18-year-old Munson, his impact on the team became evident far sooner than anyone anticipated.
Houselights: Favorite and least favorite fall romance films
On this episode, host Liz and guest Gabi describe their favorite (and least favorite) movies, shows and characters, many of the romance variety.
Voter guide: Who is running for MSU trustee?
Eight candidates are competing for two open seats on Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees this November, in an election that comes at a pivotal time in the university’s history.
New Spartan One-Stop streamlines student services
A new MSU department will streamline communication and support for three existing offices: student accounts, the registrar and financial aid. Spartan One-Stop is entirely virtual now, with a physical office space opening in May 2025.
At public forum, MSU trustee candidates agree on priorities, vary on approach
At a public forum, the four major party candidates for MSU trustee largely agreed on their central priorities, but had some varying approaches on exactly how to solve issues at the top of students' minds.
Stiffening run defense paramount for MSU football against Iowa
For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start.
No. 4 MSU hockey prepares for Windsor exhibition
Ahead of MSU hockey's exhibition against a small school from Windsor, Ontario, Nightingale emphasized the importance of team maturation after last weekend's heavyweight battle.
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' performed at Wharton
The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society brought their performance of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Cobb Great Hall. The Wharton Center also hosted a College Night for MSU students before the show began.
The 1909: An overview of the Board of Trustees candidates
Today, host Alex, along with guests Theo and Owen, takes us through the prospective candidates for the MSU Board of Trustees.
MSU trustee candidate Mike Balow wants to tear down the 'green wall of silence'
Mike Balow — who calls himself the "ninth trustee" — has attended every board meeting for the past four years.
MSU trustee candidate Thomas Stallworth wants safety, affordability
Thomas Stallworth, a Democrat and longtime Detroit public servant, hopes to restore trust in the board and make the university more affordable and safe for students.
MSU trustee candidate Julie Maday looks to lead with responsiveness to parents, students
Julie Maday, a former Novi city council member, hopes to lead MSU with particular responsiveness to students and parents.
MSU trustee candidate Rebecca Bahar-Cook hopes to ‘bring collaboration back’ to board
Rebecca Bahar-Cook — the CEO of a Lansing-based fundraising consulting firm with experience on non-profit boards and the Ingham County Commission — says she hopes to bring collaboration back to the MSU Board of Trustees.