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Vandalism at MSU Jewish Center investigated as possible hate crimes

Anish Topiwala
In two acts earlier this week a Jewish Center located off of Michigan State University’s campus in Downtown East Lansing was vandalized. The Jewish Center, MSU Chabad, had rocks thrown at its windows and “Nazi symbols” spray-painted on the building’s front door on two separate days, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department.

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MSU board approves new football coach's contract

Anish Topiwala
December 12, 2025

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved new head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s contract at its Friday meeting. A term sheet spelling out certain aspects of Fitzgerald's deal with MSU has been publicized, but a complete version of his contract has not been. 

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Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns

Emilio Perez Ibarguen
December 8, 2025

Calls for MSU to alter its investment portfolio for "non-financial reasons" could be subject to strict tests ensuring the requests have broad enough support, that the university could impact the situation and that a "central university value" is "clearly at stake." The university board of trustees will vote on whether to adopt the protocol for the "Advisory Committee for Responsible Investing" at its upcoming meeting.

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Specter of ICE looms over campus

Emilio Perez Ibarguen
December 3, 2025

The second Trump administration's promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is altering how some MSU students experience college. Even without ICE setting foot on campus, viral rumors of agents on campus have struck fear into some students.

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MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations

Demonte Thomas
November 26, 2025

Three years after renovations were approved, the MSU Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public on Jan. 14, with new additions and exhibitions awaiting visitors and guests. The reopening of the museum comes after the MSU Board of Trustees approved the $28 million renovation project for the century-old building in 2021, with the renovation process beginning in 2024.