Sunday, April 5, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

News | 1141

LIFE

MSU seniors share bucket list items to achieve before graduation

For underclassmen, the end of the spring semester usually signals the start of summer break and time away from their studies. However, for current seniors, the end of the spring semester means graduation and the close of their undergraduate career. With graduation just around the corner, some seniors choose to create a bucket list, compiling a multitude of must-do items before May. 

NEWS

Union of Tenure-System Faculty claims MSU violated labor law

The Michigan State University Union of Tenure-System Faculty, who are currently in negotiations with the university, are alleging that the administration has violated the proper negotiating procedure between the two parties. Those violations, according to the UTSF President, have resulted in faculty grievances going unaddressed and adjustments to the process for salary increases — the latter of which has caused the union to shift their negotiation timeline to focus on this sole issue, rather than a complete contract.

MSU

Student advocates call on MSU to make evening parking free

Four MSU graduate students, as part of their social work class, have begun advocating for increased free parking options on campus in the evenings. Their work has extended beyond the classroom into a fully fledged campaign where they proposed three recommendations to an MSU traffic and transportation advisory committee.

MSU

Student advocates working with MSU to establish 'substance-free zone' on campus

Michigan State University students are advocating to establish a green space on campus that prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages and other drugs year-round. Advocates in student government and other organizations committed to students in recovery are seeking to establish this “substance-free” zone in the courtyard between Mason and Abbott Halls, an area they argue surrounds frequent traffic during MSU home-game tailgates.

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.