Students discuss isolation on MSU campus over summer months
Students discuss what it's like to be on MSU's campus during the summer semester. "Campus is really quiet ... I've only seen a couple people (here) right now," genomics and molecular genetics senior Alex Stevens said.
MSU administrators file response to ex-business dean’s “desperate” lawsuit
Michigan State University’s top administrators motioned for a complete dismissal of a lawsuit from controversial former business school dean Sanjay Gupta, describing the suit as a “desperate, last-ditch plea for this court to take on the role of super-personnel department.” Gupta’s suit alleges that seven MSU leaders defamed him in a presidential succession plot, with then Provost Teresa Woodruff ousting him for a mandatory reporting failure to best position herself to become the university president.
60th annual East Lansing Art Festival showcases work from over 150 artists
The East Lansing Art Festival returned this weekend for the 60th year. The festival drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors to celebrate diverse forms of art.
Popular party store Jonna’s 2 Go changes name
The popular party store Jonna’s 2 Go recently changed its name to Manny’s 2 Go. The store owner said he preemptively changed the name to avoid being involved in legal action.
Northern lights spotted in East Lansing, may be visible throughout the year
The northern lights were visible across East Lansing on April 27 as a geomagnetic storm hits Earth. MSU astronomy professor Horace Smith explains solar cycles and why we may see more of the aurora this year.
MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center team collects 500,000 pounds of materials during move-out
Each year during the move-out season, MSU’s Surplus Store and Recycling Center team works to collect as much unwanted material from students as they can. In a 48-hour period during this past semester's move-out, 500,000 pounds of materials were gathered from students and 155,000 were diverted from landfills.
Homeless people in Lansing feel unsupported by city, state programs
Many homeless individuals in Greater Lansing have felt unsupported by the city programs that are supposed to protect them from harmful situations, such as poor housing and cycling through hotels and homeless shelters instead of finding long-term housing in their own communities.
Shooting victims receive posthumous degrees at commencement ceremony
Arielle Anderson's sister and Alexandria Verner's godmother accepted posthumous degrees on behalf of the students who died in the Feb. 13 shooting on campus.
Fauci tells MSU doctoral grads to ‘expect the unexpected’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the nation's COVID-19 response, was met with standing applause from honorees and families at Michigan State University's doctoral degree commencement.
New MSU course designed for creative expression, personal experiences
This upcoming fall semester, advertising and public relations instructor Mike Vasas is creating a new course: Mixtape MSU.
From players to staff: Hockey alumni see success returning to MSU as coaches
Michigan State hockey had its best season in over a decade during 2022-23, due in part to its first-year coaching and support staff, some of whom are alumni of the program.
MSU’s policy left Pitt in the dark on professor’s past misconduct
Students and faculty at Pitt are grappling with their new professor’s past misconduct and a lack of communication from their university, while officials at MSU are reevaluating the system that allowed him to move to Pitt unscathed.
Payton Thorne, Keon Coleman and Charles Brantley enter the transfer portal
After holding the starting position for two years, redshirt senior quarterback Payton Thorne has entered the transfer portal as a graduate student, along with junior wide receiver Keon Coleman and junior defensive back Charles Brantley, a team spokesperson confirmed with The State News.
All hands on deck: Behind-the-scenes of MSU commencement
From printing programs to securing speakers to live streaming internationally, it’s all hands on deck for graduation.
Graduating seniors reflect on growth during college
“I would (tell my freshman self) I'm proud of them for what they’ve overcome,” Aziz said. “I'm proud that I figured out who I am, who I want to be, and proud that I am so passionate about physical therapy and helping other people. I'm just very proud of myself and how much I’ve grown.”
Police say calls reporting MSU shooter’s location could not be verified until after incident
In an investigation update of the Feb. 13 shooting on MSU's campus, the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety said many timestamps were learned throughout the course of the investigation and were unknown by law enforcement the night of the shooting.
A playlist for falling in love during the summer
Love and Sex reporter PJ Pfeiffer created a playlist that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of falling in love during the summer.
Another former patient reports sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar
Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar has been accused of sexual abuse by another former patient, adding to the hundreds of survivors who have shared their stories since the first report in 2016.
MSU seniors reflect on lasting college friendships
Enrolling at Michigan State University can be a turning point in many people's lives. For many, it can be a place where opportunities open — specifically, opportunities to meet new people that can become lifelong friends.