When life gets hard, people employ different coping mechanisms to get through tough times. For college students, these strategies can range from making phone calls home to watching comfort movies. MSU students explain what a comfort movie is to them and how can they provide solace in times of need.
Michigan State University is investigating an alleged act of hazing at the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity after a video circulated online.
Behavioral neuroscience professor Alexa Veenema wrote to students after the election that it was "unbelievable" that "so many Americans are so utterly naïve and would fall for this and support misogyny, racism, xenophobia, hate and violence." Students argue this violated MSU policies.
The Michigan State University international community gathered Saturday to share their cultures at the annual Global Festival. The event, hosted by the Office for International Students and Scholars, featured performances and exhibits that spanned from all over the world.
Students, faculty and staff gathered on Friday afternoon as part of Native American Heritage Month to discuss how to make MSU more responsive to the needs of Indigenous students and faculty. They discussed current grievances with administration and how to move forward.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University held their general assembly meeting Thursday night, where Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko gave a presentation on student success initiatives and representatives passed bills pertaining to advocacy and allocations of funds.
Michigan State University hosted a fall forum called Conversations on Circularity on Nov. 14 for recycling and legislative leaders to discuss the state's progress. Government and Environmental agencies in Michigan are focusing on circularity in an attempt to reduce waste in the state.
Microaggressions at Michigan State University take a significant toll on students' mental health and academic performance, creating a pervasive sense of "otherness" that affects their ability to fully engage in campus life. Through personal resilience and calls for institutional change, students are pushing for a more inclusive environment that fosters understanding and respect.
Combining science and art, "Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion" was hosted in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. The performance took place on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Students and other audience members were welcomed to enjoy a performance that meant so much more.
With several buildings under construction and more in planning, Michigan State University is losing its green spaces. IM West is currently under consideration for a potential demolition and campus planner Brandon List hopes to bring more green spaces to campus.
Social media users can post anything on their accounts, and this content sometimes garners internet popularity or fame for certain "influencers." With large social media platforms, influencers can sway their audience on things such as what water bottle to purchase or which restaurants to visit. But this can become harmful for viewers when influencers start promoting negative things within their content, such as Liv Schmidt's unhealthy weight loss content.
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan spoke to a small audience at Michigan State University on Tuesday evening, delivering a critique of transgender athletes' presence in women's sports and college campus's acceptance of transgender people. Outside the event, several transgender students and allies gathered for a "trans-awareness picnic" meant to inspire a sense of community and solidarity.
The results of the 2024 presidential election have sparked a variety of emotions and reactions from the American public this week. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Michigan State University discuss their fears of what a Trump presidency means for them.
An MSU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, prompting swift action from the university and local health officials. While the risk of transmission is minimal, students are urged to stay vigilant and consider vaccination to protect against this rare but serious disease.
MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.
Inspired by the police department's new technology for finding speeding cars, an MSU baseball coach parked a police cruiser on the field to see if it could measure the speed of a baseball throw. Fifty years later, the technology has changed the art of pitching in Major League Baseball.
MSU's creative writing program offers a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where writers are encouraged to grow, thrive, explore and express themselves creatively through their writing.
Friday night, vibrant lights and music enveloped the MSU Union Ballroom as over 300 students gathered to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights.
This week, from Monday Nov. 11 to Friday Nov. 15, the Michigan State University Prevention, Outreach and Education Department (POE) is hosting its biannual "It’s On Us" week of action. Organizers explain the importance of the weeklong community activities and breakdown the schedule of events.
The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a potential homicide after finding human remains inside a freezer in an East Lansing townhome.