Brenda Tracy said leak came from MSU boardroom

Brenda Tracy first accused “someone associated with” Michigan State University’s elected Board of Trustees of leaking her identity.

MSU holds Hazing Prevention Week, raises awareness for students

Michigan State University is hosting four events between September 25 and 29 as part of National Hazing Prevention Week.

MSU fires Mel Tucker as head football coach

MSU football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired by Athletic Director Alan Haller Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment from a prominent rape survivor and advocate who was consulting for the team.

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts', Taylor Swift and women in music: Students discuss

After a long anticipated wait by her fans, singer-songwriter Oliva Rodrigo returned to stardom with the release of her sophomore album “Guts," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and showcased hits like "Vampire" and "bad idea right?". Admist the album's growing popularity, however, heated controversy has arisen on social media as users accuse Rodrigo of copying song patterns and sounds from artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Miley Cyrus. With the debate trending across the internet, Michigan State University students expressed their opinions on the subject.

MSU holds National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show for Divine 9 fraternities, sororities

On Thursday, Sep. 21, in the Wharton Center, Michigan State University hosted the National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show, an annual event consisting of nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine. The Yard Show is a series of performances where the Greek life organizations showcase their Greek life’s history through performances – such as speeches, dances and chants – in front of the other Greek life organizations. Hundreds of students wore their chapter's paraphernalia and held signs to support their brotherhood and sisterhood.

MSU student government debates mandatory relationship reporting

A controversial bill that would require Associated Students of MSU representatives to disclose intra-organizational romantic relationships to the Office of the President was a focus of debate at the Sept. 21 general assembly meeting. 

ASMSU discusses sustainability, tuition charges, public comment at meeting

The Associated Students of MSU passed bills allowing public comment and requiring the university to disclose additional student fees at their meeting on Sept. 21. The four-hour meeting also included presentations from speakers regarding sustainability and discussions of over 10 bills. 

Becoming a competent eater: How students navigate food struggles on a college budget

Eating can be expensive and confusing, especially for college students with limited time and money. However, there are many tricks students can use to feed themselves to the best of their ability.

Student group uses pride flags, humor in response to demonstrators on campus

A religious preacher began shouting at passing students on Michigan State University's campus, outside Wells Hall on Wednesday afternoon. 

'We should not be settling': MSU faculty respond to Trustee’s president search ideas

MSU’s Faculty Senate passed a non-binding resolution detailing their requests for the presidential search committee and process. The resolution states the president should have an academic background and be supported by the students and faculty on the search committee.

MSU coach Tucker says grounds to fire him are ‘flimsy’

Michigan State University Head Football Coach Mel Tucker formally responded to the university’s intent to fire him amid sexual harassment allegations Monday, arguing that the university has no right to sever his $95 million contract.

A love, hate relationship; Students discuss 'Makeout Monday' series

Barstool affiliate account @msuchicks is notorious for giving students a platform to draw attention to the often hilarious things that occur on a typical night out in Michigan State University's campus. But perhaps the most popular series from this account happens at the start of every student's week: "Makeout Monday."

MSU students, community members celebrate Michigan Indian Day

A shooting happened early Sunday in East Lansing: Here's why you didn't get an MSU alert

The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 near Coolidge Road and Saginaw Street. Michigan State University Chief of Police Chris Rozman said a university alert was not sent out to students because police did not have credible information that the shooting unfolded near campus.

MSU Black Students' Alliance calls for university support, accountability amid racial slur incident

After an incident where racial slurs were posted outside the Student Services Building on June 8 of this year, the Michigan State University Black Students' Alliance, or BSA, released a statement calling for support and accountability from the university. In the statement, BSA addressed MSU's administration and explained the significance of what happened, what it is like to be a Black student at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, and action they hope to see regarding improving safety.

Report: Mel Tucker misled Title IX investigator in sexual misconduct case

Head football coach Mel Tucker misled the Title IX investigator in his sexual misconduct case, according to a USA Today article. The phone call in question occurred during an MSU-sponsored trip, not from Tucker's home in East Lansing like he first told investigators.

Feds probing MSU for mishandling, retaliating in Title IX case

The accuser alleges that after reporting sexual harassment by an MSU employee, she was discriminated against because of her disability and retaliated against for reporting.

An MSU alumnus watched every sunrise for nearly five years — then his alarm didn't go off

It was Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m. When Sailor woke up to sunlight streaming through his window blinds, he didn’t immediately realize that something was wrong. Then he checked the time.

MSU Museum hosts monthly First Friday events to engage with students

The MSU Museum is bringing back its themed events open to students on the first Friday of each month. Each event provides students with the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum and participate in various activities with free food and the chance to win prizes.

How professors remember your name: the strategy and science behind memorization

Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.