Student organizers at MSU have been collecting signatures around campus to demonstrate sufficient student interest in making election day a holiday. Operating outside the typical administrative processes, however, they face an uphill battle in amassing the necessary political willpower.
Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement Vennie Gore apologized for his 2018 comments that minimized the abuse of disgraced ex-university doctor Larry Nassar. In an email to students, he wrote “Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I don’t. That day, I did not get it right.”
Reality television shows have always been popular and well-liked by viewers, but a new show has caught the eye of many watchers. What is "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and why have viewers been hooked? MSU students weigh in.
The Lebanese Student Association held a bracelet making social event in solidarity with those in Lebanon Wednesday evening.
Celebrities have been vocal about their endorsements of this year's presidential candidates, posting their support on social media platforms. MSU students discuss the ways in which this could influence young voters headed to the polls.
The former chair of Michigan State University’s Faculty Senate, Jack Lipton, is suing the Board of Trustees. He argues that Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno retaliated against him for comments he made criticizing one of them and incorrectly characterized the comments as racist.
Brandy Melville, a fast fashion California-inspired clothing brand, has been surrounded by controversy for their one size fits all sizing system, which results in the exclusion of bigger sizes and questions regarding the company's stance on body positivity and inclusivity. MSU students and East Lansing community members discuss the effect the one size fits all narrative has on individuals and society.
The Office for Education Abroad will be hosting its annual Global Learning Expo on Wednesday, displaying hundreds of programs spanning over 60 countries in the Breslin Center.
Dining halls are some of the most important buildings on campus, as they provide meals that fuel the body. Nutrition can make or break the hectic day of a college student, and MSU dining halls are striving to provide the nutritional, convenient meals that they need.
Rideshare apps have proved to be a popular way for students to get around campus and East Lansing, but getting into a stranger's car can sometimes lead to uncomfortable or frightening situations for passengers. Though data shows using rideshare is overwhelmingly safe, there are ways to be best prepared.
Protestors gathered outside of Wharton Center at MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz's investiture event, demanding divestment. Holding signs that read "STOP FUNDING GENOCIDE" and "BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS," protesters chanted "Kevin, Kevin you can’t hide, you are funding genocide."
In a ceremony officially recognizing him as the 22nd president of Michigan State University, Kevin Guskiewicz promised expansions of student success programs and research initiatives, announced plans to change general education requirements and emphasized his commitment to civil discourse.
The Michigan Climate Action Network hosted their annual Michigan Climate Summit in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sept. 26. The summit featured big names like Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and panels that focused on civic engagement and the upcoming election.
Lululemon, a well-known athleisure brand, has been popularized in recent years due to social media and brand marketing. The brand is known for its high prices and promising quality, and consumers have been buying these items frequently and sometimes in multiples. However, are individuals solely viewing and purchasing Lululemon apparel as a status symbol or are they purchasing it for its quality?
The Associated Students of Michigan State University called on MSU to take accountability following the release of the long-secret Nassar documents at the general assembly meeting last night. The general assembly also elected a new vice president of government affairs and passed bills advocating for a meal swipe donation program and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
The Environmental Studies and Sustainability United student group hosted a grand opening event for their pollinator garden project on Sept. 26. The garden has been in the works for about a year and now holds over 300 native plants to encourage pollination and add some beauty to campus.
During the Larry Nassar scandal, documents show MSU trustees struggled to assert the board's independence from an administration under intense scrutiny.
Instagram now has "teen accounts," which introduce more safety measures and give parents access to enabling restrictions. MSU students and professors reflect on the impacts of social media on children and whether or not these new safety features will combat them.
Throughout the Nassar scandal, university lawyers and communications staff often briefed leaders on potential crises they feared would leak — wide-ranging lists that included everything from high-profile sexual misconduct allegations to a controversial maple syrup vendor.
Former U.S Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson spoke at MSU on Wednesday night. In an hour-long speech, the acclaimed neurosurgeon decried the proliferation of "sexual perversion" and embraced extreme rhetoric during the Q&A portion of the evening.