Students face uncertainty after apartment fire at Chandler Crossings

Man arrested at Wells Hall for possessing chemicals used for meth

Michigan State University Police announced that a 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly running a meth lab in Wells Hall. DPPS, in a press release, wrote that suspect Xin Tong was arrested and issued felony criminal charges for malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and “felony controlled substance-operate/maintain lab involving methamphetamine.”

Growing share of students receiving test accommodations for 'invisible disabilities'

The increase in academic accommodations at MSU, which tracks with a national trend, is raising questions both pragmatic and philosophical for the university.

High rents, summer break a pain for East Lansing businesses

High rents, parking problems and a season lull in foot traffic keeps some business owners wary of opening up shops on Grand River Avenue, the heart of MSU’s nightlife.

35 years in, the Wells Hall Preacher refuses to "shut up." Who's still listening?

Izzo Run, Walk, Roll unites thousands, fuels local charities

The seventh annual Izzo Run, Walk, Roll 5K event brought over 9,300 participants to Michigan State's campus, putting them on a 5-kilometer path around multiple MSU landmarks like Beaumont Tower and the Alice B. Cowles House.

MSU seniors bear long waits for graduation photos

As commencement looms, many MSU seniors are flocking to spots around campus to take their graduation pictures. That, however, comes with bearing with long lines and wait times.

MSU students uplift local dementia patients through music

The MSU medical student who started the East Lansing chapter of the Music for Dementia organization says her final goodbye through one last performance, reflecting on where her passion started and how far it has come.

Wells Hall doesn't re-open as planned; now closed through May 1

Wells Hall was evacuated Monday after reports of an unknown chemical inside the building, according to a university alert.

Fed investigation leaves MSU in the dark on student voting trends

After a federal investigation into a national voting study, Michigan State University won’t receive 2024 data about student voting trends, which had previously been used to drive more voting participation. Campus groups across the U.S. have historically utilized those reports to better understand student voting behavior, promote civic learning and engagement, and improve related educational programs.

Gubernatorial candidates talk MSU budget cuts, affordability woes

Five Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls aiming to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November gathered at Kellogg Center Thursday afternoon to discuss affordability and budget cuts at a luncheon hosted by the Michigan Press Association. 

MSU fundraising VP denies allegation of retaliatory firing

Michigan State University and Vice President of University Advancement Kim Tobin have denied allegations made in a lawsuit filed by former employee Alison Gaudreau.

MSU receives Allergen-Free award, students express mixed opinions

Michigan State University Culinary Services was named the Best Overall Allergen-Free Campus Dining Program at MenuTrinfo’s 10th annual national allergy awards. The award recognizes organizations leading the way in food allergy safety, transparency and accessibility across the industry.

Rediscovering the Red Cedar River and its role as a staple of Michigan State University

The Red Cedar River has long been an iconic part of Michigan State University's campus identity, yet years of neglect, littering, and public misconceptions about it left it undervalued by the very community it runs through. In recent years, however, a growing network of students, faculty, and advocates has worked to restore both the river's health and the campus culture surrounding it, through cleanup events, ecological education, and expanded recreational amenities. As new stewardship initiatives take root and community traditions form around the river, the Red Cedar is being rediscovered, not just as a campus landmark, but as a living ecosystem worth protecting.

Man killed in ELPD officer-involved shooting was an MSU senior, attorney says

The man shot and killed by East Lansing Police in an officer-involved shooting last Wednesday, Isaiah Christopher Kirby, was Michigan State University student, his family and attorneys said Wednesday morning.