East Lansing is getting cold, fast. Here’s how out-of-state students are staying warm

East Lansing Moosejaw manager Collin Tarr said preparing for cold weather couldn't be more important. Very few pieces of clothing can "do everything you need them to do," he said. According to Tarr, a warm winter outfit consists of three parts for the body: a base layer like a t-shirt, a warm middle layer like a sweater or sweatshirt and a thermal winter jacket for an outer layer. If it’s rainy, snowy or windy, a fourth waterproof layer like a poncho or rain jacket can be helpful.

Sole finalist for MSU presidency 'weighing' decision

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is weighing leaving his current position to become president of Michigan State University, according to a statement provided to The News & Observer. Guskiewicz is the sole remaining finalist after the other dropped out Wednesday evening.

MSU board was down to two finalists in president search, but one already dropped out

Student mental health clubs prioritize culture and community to combat stigma

Several student organizations at MSU tackle mental health awareness by fostering safe spaces for specific communities. For these clubs, breaking down stigma and connecting over culture are top priorities.

MSU updates off-campus aggravated assault reports

On Nov. 13, two additional reports of aggravated assault that occurred on non-campus property in 2022 were added to MSU’s annual security and fire safety report, according to a campus-wide email. 

MSU's athletic gender equity problems are worse than they seem, advocates say

Advocates question the gender equity review into MSU's athletic department.

MSU football hopes to get back on track versus Indiana, finish season strong

Coming off a 38-3 loss against Ohio State, the Michigan State football team looks to finish the next two games of the season strong. This week, MSU will battle Indiana. Though both teams have 3-7 records, Harlon Barnett said he's expecting a "tough ballgame."

The ethics of comedy: Students react to Hasan Minhaj’s stand-up allegations

After recent allegations and an admission from the famous comedian, stories told during Hasan Minhaj’s stand-up comedy specials are under scrutiny for fabricating scenes and stories where he experienced racial discrimination that never happened.

MSU students say sirens, safety alerts can be triggering following campus shooting

The Feb. 13 campus shooting at Michigan State University impacted students and the community in so many ways; for most, the grief and shock they experienced created trauma that still lingers. Many students have realized that noises or other daily occurrences they previously didn't pay much attention to have become triggers, or anything that causes a person to relive past trauma. 

Unique classes to take at MSU

As students enroll in spring semester courses, some might receive their top choices while others are scrambling to find interesting classes to fill up their schedule.

MSU Broad Art Museum's 'The CORE' holds grand opening

The Broad Art Museum hosted the grand opening of the highly anticipated Center for Object Research and Engagement, or the CORE, on Friday. Unlike some of the museum's other exhibitions, which rotate every few years or so, the CORE provides a permanent space for over thousands of objects that the university has been accumulating as far back as 1945.

MSU Abrams Planetarium screens Pink Floyd show, 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

MSU's Abrams Planetarium held its annual Pink Floyd planetarium show Friday night, showcasing celestial displays alongside the band's "Dark Side of the Moon" album.

East Lansing Film Festival's opening night features documentaries, shorts ahead of week-long activities

The East Lansing Film Festival, or ELFF, has officially started and is taking place in Meridian Mall's Studio C! Celebration Theater until Nov. 16, marking the event's 26th anniversary. During the festival's opening night yesterday, community members filled the theater with complimentary popcorn and brochures explaining each film in hand, after walking a small red carpet to get inside the theater – a mirrored appreciation for the movie-watchers and their support for the independent films.

Alpha Phi Alpha hosts annual Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant: Women celebrate night in elegance

Miss Black & Gold scholarship pageant, an annual event hosted by the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, celebrated the hard work women have demonstrated as students at Michigan State University. 

MSU president search nears end in secrecy, amid tumult

MSU's presidential search has entered its final phase in a full embrace of the total secrecy that has defined the contentious process. Critics say the secrecy doesn't make sense, and worry about the results.

Interim President Woodruff addresses concerns that MSU lacks support for marginalized students

“This moment calls on us to demonstrate that we are a community of care and compassion,” Woodruff wrote. “Our campus, after all, is many students’ front and back porch, and it should always feel like a safe and welcoming home.”

Two individuals pull 'Halloween prank' on class, scare students

Two individuals carried out a "Halloween prank" during a class in Giltner Hall last Tuesday, causing some students and the professor to fear for their safety.

Student groups hold Diwali Night at MSU Union, provide a space to celebrate

Michigan State University's WE ARE SAATH and University Activities Board lit up the Union with a Diwali celebration last evening.

Fostering community and careers: 50 years of MSU’s Society of Women Engineers

After 50 years of MSU's Society of Women Engineers chapter, current members, alumni, staff, and advisors reflect on the organization's significance in supporting women in engineering.

MSU groups hold food drive for student parents

The Spartan Food Security Council is partnering with Sparty’s Kind Kids to run a food drive for student parents and their families who are in the Student Parent Resource Center. The drive will start Nov. 13 and run through Nov. 15.