COMMUNITY

The Fledge: How one Lansing community center is helping break the cycle of poverty

Daniel Schoenherr

March 26, 2025

Founded by computer scientist Jerry Norris, The Fledge operates as a system designed to support under-resourced individuals by providing essential resources and a launchpad for opportunity. His model — involving the blockchain, punk shows and advocacy — has received attention from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the federal government for helping tens of thousands across the state.

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Mel Tucker avoiding lawsuit, Brenda Tracy claims

Alex Walters

March 26, 2025

A lawsuit against Mel Tucker is at a standstill because no one can find the former Michigan State University football coach.

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MSU 'exonerated' a dean accused of plagiarism. How would a student facing the same claims fare?

Owen McCarthy

March 24, 2025

The director of the Associated Students of MSU's students rights advocates office suggested a double standard may exist in how the university handles plagiarism allegations against administrators versus students.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU alumni return to perform at the Wharton Center

Amy Cho

March 24, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “New Orleans Songbook” will make an appearance at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts’ Cobb Great Hall. The “New Orleans Songbook” will be led by music director, arranger and pianist Luther S. Allison, who received his Master of Music in jazz studies from MSU in 2019, and will also feature bass player Liany Mateo, who received her bachelor's degree in jazz studies, majoring in bass performance, in 2020.

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38 MSU projects included in U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's database of NSF-funded 'DEI' research

Hannah Locke

March 24, 2025

According to Cruz, the projects "promoted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or advanced neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda" and should therefore receive "significant scrutiny."

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU students host first 24-hour Designathon event

Ria Gupta

March 24, 2025

Starting as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, over 150 students from 11 schools in the Michigan area participated in Michigan State University’s first Designathon. 

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TEDxMSU hosts 11th annual conference

Amelia Fraser

March 23, 2025

On Sunday, March 23, Michigan State University held the 11th annual TEDxMSU conference at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts’ Cobb Great Hall. Speakers presented a vast variety of topics, all fitting within the theme of "inversion."

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Game developers, professors present benefits of gaming for language learning

Reiel Ghiglia

March 22, 2025

MSU Libraries partnered with various university departments to host Video Games for Learning Japanese (and Other Languages) on March 21. Gaming developers and teaching faculty presented and demonstrated elements of video and board games that help students learn primarily Japanese, but also other languages such as Swahili, French and Portuguese.

COMMUNITY

Alternative Spartan Breaks combines travel, volunteer opportunities

Amelia Fraser

March 21, 2025

Alternative Spartan Breaks (ASB) is a registered student organization offering service trip opportunities for Michigan State University students. They offer spring break trips and weekend experiences throughout both the fall and spring semesters.

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East Lansing police investigating sexual assault at TKE; other frats reported to MSU

Owen McCarthy

March 21, 2025

The investigation represents a rare instance where reports of the sort are substantially pursued.

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Her Sound, Her City: DJs share their passion for electronic music

Amelia Fraser

March 21, 2025

As a part of the Michigan State University museum’s current Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music exhibition, Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music was a two-part event March 20. The event’s goal was to recognize Detroit’s electronic music scene and the women who helped build it. 

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Columbia professor speaks on 'nuclear threat,' war in Ukraine at MSU event

Ria Gupta

March 21, 2025

On Thursday, Columbia University professor and MSU graduate school alum Peter Clement spoke to MSU students and staff about Putin and his threats of nuclear war from 2018 to present day.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Women's March Madness bracket prediction — Spartans to Elite Eight

Kaspar Haehnle

March 20, 2025

With Selection Sunday behind us, the women's NCAA tournament — or March Madness — looms large. This means that its officially bracket season, and, with high aspirations, I believe to have created the perfect bracket, featuring Michigan State, exciting matchups and a handful of Cinderellas.

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MSU issued nearly 90,000 parking tickets in 2024

Theo Scheer

March 19, 2025

MSU issued 85,052 parking tickets in 2024, bringing a total of $2.11 million to the university.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Men's March Madness bracket prediction — Spartans to Final Four

Kaspar Haehnle

March 19, 2025

With Selection Sunday behind us, the men's NCAA tournament — or March Madness — looms large. This means that it's officially bracket season, and, with high aspirations, I believe to have created the perfect bracket, featuring Michigan State, exciting matchups and a handful of Cinderellas.

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Dryer fire reported at Butterfield Hall

Alana Lundgaard

March 19, 2025

Smoke investigated at Butterfield Hall on March 19 was the result of a maintenance issue with a dryer that caught on fire.

HEALTH

Broad Care Center debuts in the Eppley Center

Amy Cho

March 19, 2025

The Broad Care Center has made its debut at the Eppley Center, located between the Minskoff Pavilion and the North Business Building. The Care Center aims to be a resource that anyone affiliated with the Broad College of Business can utilize to access a variety of supplies, ranging from basic necessities such as food, water and personal hygiene items, to household cleaning supplies. 

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Social media, fast fashion impact longevity of clothing trends

Melody Meyer

March 18, 2025

Fashion trends seem to come and go much more quickly than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. MSU experts and students reflect on the impacts of social media and fast fashion on the longevity of trends and the quality of clothing.

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Report alleged more 'inappropriate behavior' by Olin employee at sexual violence training

Alex Walters

March 17, 2025

A campus clinic employee reportedly bragged about past assault allegations, which are central to a federal probe that’s now in limbo.

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Bbno$ announced as MSU Spring Concert headliner

Dakota Hendren

March 15, 2025

The headliner of the 2025 Spring Concert has been announced as bbno$, a Canadian rapper and singer most known for his song "Lalala" with Y2K, which went viral in 2019. The concert will take place on March 27 at the Breslin Center. Tickets are now on sale on the Spartan Athletic Ticket Office.