'Miss Michigan 2023' winner, MSU grad advocates for arts

2023 Miss Michigan discusses winning the title and her hopes for the future.

Students discuss 'old money' aesthetic, cultural appropriation

Since May, TikTok has been dominated by the "old money" aesthetic, characterized by modest clothing and preppy style. MSU human biology senior Tahnia Quadri said as a Muslim woman, she was excited by the idea of modest style becoming a trend, but also frustrated because people would make fun of her for dressing that way.

Students react to Supreme Court striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

On Friday, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan 6-3, deeming the plan unconstitutional. Neuroscience sophomore LaMonica Reeves said this decision makes it exceedingly challenging for students of color pay for college.

MSU professor leads groundbreaking research on Alaskan earthquake

MSU professor speaks on his vast work on analyzing earthquakes and their effects.

MSU’s new Title IX head takes office with change in mind

With MSU's “painful history” of Title IX tumult in mind, the new VP for Title IX begins work Monday with change in mind and a “palpable commitment” from the administration behind her.

'Diversity brings unity': MSU LGBTQ+ student organizations celebrate Pride

Arts and humanities senior and vice chair of The Alliance, Angela Demas, said there’s been more LGBTQ+ student organizations established over the years and it’s Alliance’s goal to collaborate with fellow students to welcome them to their organization. 

'It changes lives': second Apple/MSU developer academy class graduates

The Apple Developer academy graduated over 160 students Thursday, marking the second year of the tech giant’s partnership with Michigan State University with a nearly doubled class-size.

ComArts dean, vice provost resigns for new job, gives up presidential search committee seat

Prabu David, a longtime administrator currently serving multiple high-level roles in MSU’s leadership, will leave the university next month to become Rochester Institute of Technology’s new provost, RIT announced.

GVSU left MSU in the dark on his misconduct, then it happened again

When Anthony Williams Jr. resigned from his Michigan State University deanship in February over an incident of sexual misconduct, it wasn’t the first time he faced accusations. It was just the first time they stuck.

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse': Students discuss representation, themes

Since its release on June 2, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has sparked a whirlwind of discussion and praise around its animation styles, plot, characters and soundtrack. Students voice their opinions on diversity, themes of belonging and accurate representation of POC in superhero films.

Pride Month marketing stirs backlash, experts and community members weigh in

Popular brands like Target and Bud Light have received backlash for Pride Month marketing, leading the public to question the intentions and the authenticity of large corporations' inclusion efforts.

MSU scientists reach breakthrough in single-molecule magnet design

MSU scientist discusses her ground-breaking work with bismuth, crystals and creating a magnet.

Racial slurs posted outside Student Services Building, MSU Black Students' Alliance address issues

Michigan State University Black Students’ Alliance, or BSA, said in an Instagram post Thursday that a racial slur had been written outside the Student Services Building on June 8.

Three more shooting victims file intent to sue Michigan State University

MSU Basketball’s Joey Hauser signs two-way deal with Utah Jazz

Former Michigan State basketball forward Joey Hauser has agreed to a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, his management team confirmed on social media shortly past midnight Friday. Hauser was the only Spartan to stay in the NBA Draft from the team’s roster last season.

'Everything is happening so fast': Students, professors discuss air quality impact of wildfires

Warnings of poor air quality, like the ones recently experienced in cities like Detroit and East Lansing as a result of Canadian wildfires that first started in March, could become more frequent in a world increasingly impacted by climate change, according to MSU professors.

MSU medical student selected for NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Third-year Michigan State med student Tamarandobra “Dobra” Ogeh is gearing up to complete a one-month rotation in July with the Detroit Lions as a part of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.

Students react to imploded Titanic submersible

The Coast Guard said Thursday that the debris field found about 500 yards away from the Titanic indicates a "catastrophic implosion" of the vessel's pressure chamber. All five passengers are believed to have perished in the implosion.

MSU Surplus Store to sell pieces of Breslin scoreboard

The MSU Surplus Store announced this week a new addition to their diverse range of items: the Breslin Center scoreboard. 

MSU asked professors to be empathetic after campus shooting, but some strayed, emails show

For some students returning to campus after the shooting, it was “the end of a hard week, the start of hard work."