The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 near Coolidge Road and Saginaw Street. Michigan State University Chief of Police Chris Rozman said a university alert was not sent out to students because police did not have credible information that the shooting unfolded near campus.
After an incident where racial slurs were posted outside the Student Services Building on June 8 of this year, the Michigan State University Black Students' Alliance, or BSA, released a statement calling for support and accountability from the university. In the statement, BSA addressed MSU's administration and explained the significance of what happened, what it is like to be a Black student at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, and action they hope to see regarding improving safety.
Head football coach Mel Tucker misled the Title IX investigator in his sexual misconduct case, according to a USA Today article. The phone call in question occurred during an MSU-sponsored trip, not from Tucker's home in East Lansing like he first told investigators.
The accuser alleges that after reporting sexual harassment by an MSU employee, she was discriminated against because of her disability and retaliated against for reporting.
It was Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m. When Sailor woke up to sunlight streaming through his window blinds, he didn’t immediately realize that something was wrong. Then he checked the time.
The MSU Museum is bringing back its themed events open to students on the first Friday of each month. Each event provides students with the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum and participate in various activities with free food and the chance to win prizes.
Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.
Yesterday, Michigan State University's menstrual equity and justice club Pad the Mitten held its first period package party of the semester. The organization's goal was to donate 100 period packages to the Salus Center, an LGBTQIA+ community center in Lansing. Club President Mackenzie Lovell said the main focus is to eradicate period poverty in the Greater East Lansing area, as well as reduce the stigma around menstrual cycles.
On Sept. 19, members of the MSU swim club collectively swam 26.2 miles during "Marathon for MSU" to raise awareness for the reinstatement of MSU's swim and dive team.
For National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, the Michigan State University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. set up a voting registration table at the Wells Hall Courtyard. According to communication senior Brandon Foster, who is also Zeta Delta chapter historian, the goal of the event was to not only get people registered to vote, but to also teach the importance of voting education.
During her “What’s Next” address on Aug. 30, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer explained that a majority of Michiganders support paid family and medical leave so workers can spend time with their newborns, care for a sick parent or recover after a severe medical procedure. Whitmer plans to enact paid leave in a way that would ensure “people have breathing room” between the time of their leave and coming back to work.
After being named homecoming grand marshal in this year's parade, class of 1982 alumnus Molly Brennan reflects on the role MSU has played in her life and what it means to be a Spartan.
There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.
Head football coach Mel Tucker has six days to present sufficient reasoning for his contract not to be terminated. If he doesn't, he will be fired on Sept. 26.
As students return to campus, many fall sick with what is socially known as the "frat flu." However, a doctor can't prescribe medicine for the frat flu. So, what are students really sick with?
Members of MSU's Black Students' Alliance invited guest speaker Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch to answer questions regarding public safety, policing and racial discrimination on campus.
MSU's homecoming parade will be on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The parade, which travels through the streets of East Lansing and campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.
Mel Tucker has responded to MSU’s intent to terminate his employment with the university. In a statement, released by sports agent Neil Cornrich, Tucker claims MSU treated him unfairly in its investigation and that “other motives are at play” in MSU's handling of the situation.
MSU has given up the rights to the controversial Duffy Daugherty biography that inspired the Black Spartans film, but the advocate who fought for this still wants to know how it was ever published in the first place.
Students share their reactions to news that the MSU Athletic Director 'intends to fire' Mel Tucker.