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Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees is looking to expand public participation in its second annual invite-only “Stakeholder Engagement Forum” in the Fall of this year. The board called upon students, staff and faculty in a campus-wide email sent Wednesday to suggest potential talking points and nominate participants via a survey.

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$4 tax increase, new representatives approved in ASMSU spring elections

Reiel Ghiglia

April 8, 2026

MSU students approved a slight tax increase in the 2026 ASMSU spring elections, and voted to add three seats to the undergraduate student body.

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El-Sayed, Hasan Piker rebuke ‘platform police’ in MSU rally

Ria Gupta and Julia Roeder

April 8, 2026

As Hasan Piker stepped in front of a packed crowd at Michigan State University Tuesday afternoon, it marked the conclusion of a media whirlwind focused on the wedge his involvement in the Michigan senate race was driving between Democrats. All that buzz, Piker noted, seemed to be focusing on the wrong things.

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Hasan Piker a major draw for El-Sayed rally, students say

Julia Roeder

April 7, 2026

Hasan Piker was the main draw for students attending U.S. candidate Abdul El-Sayed rally at Anthony Hall Tuesday evening.

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Abdul El-Sayed denounces Iran War, calls for abolishing ICE in campus rally

Ria Gupta

April 7, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed championed his progressive platform in his rally at Michigan State University Tuesday afternoon, while attacking the Iran War and the influence of corporate money in politics.

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MSU leaders defend free speech, condemn antisemitism ahead of Hasan Piker campus visit

Julia Roeder

April 7, 2026

Michigan State leaders released a statement Monday afternoon supporting free speech principles and rejecting antisemitism shortly before Abdul El-Sayed’s campus rally, which will feature prominent leftist streamer Hasan Piker.

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'Tipflation' a drain on students' wallets

Abigail Hosler

April 6, 2026

It can seem like more and more purchases today come with a tip option, oftentimes set to an uncomfortably high percentage, much to Michigan State students’ displeasure.

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MSU board to vote on student center, splitting $330M energy project

Julia Roeder

April 4, 2026

MSU’s Board of Trustees will vote on splitting a $330 million campus energy project into two parts, a first-generation student support center and to accept a land donation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Flooding affects MSU campus, officials urge caution

Satvik Shubham

April 4, 2026

Flooding across parts of Michigan State University’s campus has prompted safety warnings from university officials, though campus remains open as crews continue to assess conditions.

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MSU Pollinators club installs 'Bee Hotels' on campus

Katherine Baligian

April 4, 2026

The MSU Pollinators club installed their first of three artificial habitats on Wednesday, April 1, as a part of the club's ongoing efforts in increasing native bee populations. The hotel is located near Baker Woodlot and across from the MSU Surplus store.

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Student disciplined for creating MSU class search tool, Spartan Scheduler

Ever Pratt-Hart

April 3, 2026

MSU pursued the suspension of student Lucas Campbell for creating a class search tool that granted public access to class locations, days, and times, just 18 months after the university decided to close public access to such information.

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New campus gym open house set for April 15: Here's what to expect inside

Georgia Hill

April 2, 2026

The highly anticipated Student Recreation and Wellness Center is in its final stages before opening to students on April 15. The facility’s opening comes months after the university decided to demolish IM West, which is set to be razed in spring 2027.

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Crime blotter: Larceny, damage to property and trespassing

Ever Pratt-Hart

April 2, 2026

Larceny, damage to property, and trespassing were all reported multiple times this past week.

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Republicans nominate Maday and Victory for MSU trustee seats

Julia Roeder

April 1, 2026

Michigan Republicans endorsed Julie Maday and State Sen. Roger Victory at their March convention in Novi as candidates for Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees.

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In a first, MSU board holds public livestream of board committee meeting

Theo Scheer

April 1, 2026

The Michigan State University community got a glimpse at what happens during a Board of Trustees committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon, during a first-of-its-kind livestream of the board’s Student Life and Culture Committee.

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