EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Briston Maroney to headline 2026 Spring Concert
UAB, ASMSU, Impact 89FM and RHA revealed Briston Maroney as headliner for annual Spring Concert in Instagram post.
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MSU hosts panel discussion on how colleges can foster productive discourse
MSU hosted the inaugural panel of the Presidential Speakers Series moderated by President Kevin Guskiewicz with panelists Margaret Spellings, Ted Mitchell and Richard Burr.
LIFE
War Child Records’ reintroduces the art of the charity album with Help(2)
Help (2) was released by War Child Records on Mar. 6 in an effort to advocate for and aid the rights of children who are facing conflict around the world. The release of the album marked the release of one of the first Gen Z benefit albums.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Museum panel discusses intersection of music, science and video games
MSU Museum hosts panel event where music, science and video games are discussed in depth with a former Nine Inch Nails member, numerous professors, a FRIB physicist and the FRIB artist-in-residence.
LIFE
Defining fashion moments from the 98th Academy Awards
The 2026 award season came to a conclusion Sunday night with the 98th Academy Awards, The Oscars. Following the theme of the season, stars showed up to the carpet hoping to make a mark on fashion history. You can't make fashion history unless fans first deem you worthy of the best dressed list.
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MSU renames event honoring César Chávez following sexual abuse allegations
Michigan State University is renaming a planned event originally meant to honor civil rights icon César Chávez after a New York Times report detailing the allegations of sexual abuse agains him was published Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
‘Let's bury it’: City Council axes public camping ban
Following months of public debate, East Lansing City Council nixed a controversial public camping ban Tuesday after homelessness advocates denounced the legislation as criminalizing the homeless.
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In ‘burnerverse’, Spartan men anonymously chronicle campus life, sports fandom
In a society where “online troll” has become a term of derision, indulging the impulse to write off the bizarre internet subculture risks missing out on all it reveals.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU community brings Grateful Dead back to life with tribute show
Grateful Dead tribute band formed by MSU faculty performs alongside two other bands to honor the Grateful Dead's performance on campus 55 years ago.
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Tucked-away campus greenhouse showcases world’s plants
The MSU Plant Biology Teaching Conservatory and Greenhouse is a facility designed to showcase a wide botanical collection to the general public for free. Yet, few students know about the evolution room, the desert-like arid room, and the tropical room within the conservatory’s walls.
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‘Girls Math and Science Day’ welcomes young scientists with unique STEM experiences
The Mid-Michigan Graduate Women in Science chapter and campus RSO hosted a Girls in Math and Science Day on March 14. This year’s event had the highest attendance since the pandemic, with an estimated 150 kids, 150 volunteers and 80 parents in attendance.
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Mysterious test draws striving students with promise of scholarship
A perplexing exam — on which a high score could help confer a full-ride scholarship to Michigan State — attracted hundreds of ambitious high school seniors to East Lansing last month.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Redheads take over East Lansing for the fourth annual Ginger Run
Gingers and redheads alike gathered in downtown East Lansing on March 14 to participate in the fourth annual Running of the Gingers. The student-led event has become a staple during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with the goal of honoring Irish culture, redhead identity and community spirit.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
UCLA’s momentum and physicality eliminate MSU from Big Ten tournament
MSU lacked momentum and struggled to match UCLA’s physicality in the paint, allowing the Bruins to control the flow of the game in an 88-84 quarterfinal loss in the Big Ten Tournament. Behind Donovan Dent’s playmaking and efficient shooting, UCLA capitalized on open looks and defensive breakdowns to deliver one of its strongest offensive performances of the season.
COMMUNITY
MSU film collective watches and discusses 'Goodbye, Dragon Inn'
The MSU Film Collective, also known as class FLM 200, and some non-student members gathered in Wells Hall for a screening of the film, Goodbye, Dragon Inn. The screening was held Thursday, Mar. 12.
LIFE
2026 Oscars sparks discussion about students' interest in award shows
On Sunday, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will take place in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The Oscars is a prestigious, annual awards ceremony that celebrates and honors achievements in the film industry. Categories range from ‘Actor in a Leading Role’ to ‘Film Editing’. Popular nominations this year include ‘Marty Supreme’, which has a total of nine nominations, and ‘Sinners’, with a total of 16 nominations. However, statistics show that Generation Z is less likely to tune in to the live showing of award shows in general, compared to other generations. Instead, they are more likely to find other avenues to express their interest.
LIFE
Green green green: Style guide for Spartans on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is a major celebration after students survive the first week back from spring break. Though, choosing what to wear can be a bit tricky. Given that MSU’s colors are green and white most students should already possess everything they need to craft the perfect outfit without breaking the bank. This style guide will take you through the fashion dos and don’ts of the holiday.
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Rep. Schriver renews push for budget cuts over controversial teaching syllabus
State Rep. Josh Schriver, R-Oxford, spoke to members of MSU’s Turning Point USA chapter Wednesday evening, doubling down that the lack of response from the university regarding a controversial syllabus may prompt budget reconsiderations.
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Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will merge, president says
Michigan State University will consolidate the College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine into a unified college of medicine. The announcement was made earlier today by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, and follows over a year of discussion and research after the merger was first brought to the floor by Guskiewicz as part of his “One Team, One Health” initiative in February 2025.
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McMorrow says feds must fund MSU, questions Israeli military aid
Michigan state Sen. and U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow emphasized the need for continual federal funding for MSU and outlined her stance on immigration enforcement and military aid for Israel during a visit to a College Democrats meeting.