Crime Blotter: Robbery, Stalking, and Assault Reported Last Week

Last week, authorities reported cases of hazing, assault, as well as criminal sexual misconduct. 

MSU students weigh the benefits, drawbacks of social media, AI

Students share struggles and benefits of social media and AI use on campus

College Republicans paint over Indigenous Peoples' Day artwork on The Rock

Monday evening, the MSU College Republicans painted over The Rock that originally had artwork by the North American Indigenous Students Organization as part Indigenous Peoples Day.

Debunking the Myth Behind MSU's Most "Haunted" Hall

Mary Mayo Hall has long been surrounded by rumors of hauntings since it was built. Is there any truth to the rumors?

Deceased body found in Red Cedar River near Cedar Village

The East Lansing Police Department confirmed in an email Monday afternoon that a body was found near Michigan State University campus Sunday night in the Red Cedar River, just east of Cedar Village.

Spartans return to campus for Homecoming celebration

Alumni return to East Lansing for Homecoming events throughout the week.

Popular Jackson eatery to open doors in East Lansing

Jackson burger and ice cream shop will open its doors in East Lansing on December 9

Petition pushers on campus misleading students

As petitioners swarm Michigan State University ahead of the 2026 midterms, some students say one group of petitioners is misleading students about the true purpose of their initiative. State legislators are trying to put an end to that often-reported phenomenon, though they face opposition from Republicans.

DaBaby brings the ‘hype’ to Grewal, despite delay

DaBaby performed at Grewal Hall at 224 on Oct. 11 for MSU students

ISS class aims to teach the social sciences through the lens of Taylor Swift

MSU class ISS 210 uses the career of singer Taylor Swift as a way to teach students to understand identities, interactions between celebrities and fans and impacts on the climate and the economy. The course is a general eduction course that students of any major are able to take.

MSU community celebrates Spartan spirit at Homecoming Parade

MSU's annual Homecoming parade took place on October 10th 2025. The parade featured many members of the MSU and Lansing area community. It started on Abbot Rd and ended on MSU's campus near the Multicultural Center.

Halloween costume DIYs, MSU library and surplus store offer resources

Having trouble online shopping for costumes? Look no further than MSU's campus to make your own.

MSU offensive implosions result in a 38-13 drubbing against UCLA

Michigan State struggled with execution on both sides of the ball, leading to a 38-13 loss to UCLA. Offensive inefficiency and defensive breakdowns allowed the Bruins to take control early and never look back.

Students rally in support of protestor accused of making MSU president feel unsafe

Students gather Friday to voice support for a pro-Palestinian student protestor facing disciplinary charges for allegedly making the MSU president feel unsafe during a protest at a campus event.

MSU’s AI policy leaves room for interpretation

MSU says no ICE activity on campus

Unverified posts about possible enforcement actions spread across local forums and group chats throughout the day. None of those reports included confirmed arrests or documented activity on university property.

Slow Food MSU returns to campus after hiatus

After a hiatus, MSU’s chapter of Slow Food, an organization designed to promote good, clean, and fair food, has finally returned to campus.

Four bills passed and current campus issues addressed at ASMSU meeting

Four bills were passed with unanimous approval, two presentations were made by the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Provost, and one student government came together to address on-campus issues concerning the student body at the ASMSU General Assembly meeting on October 9th. 

Paranormal specialists have a presence in Lansing

When it comes to all things paranormal, like ghosts, spirits and haunted buildings, Halloween-time is usually what people are reminded of. But for Beth Rodriguez and Ben Strongwolf Rodriguez, the co-founders of Ghost Contact Paranormal, a paranormal investigations team based in Lansing, and John and Jenifer Harris, co-owners of Voodoo's World of Oddtiques and Otherside Paranormal & Mortuary Science Museum, the paranormal isn't just limited to the fall.

CORES & CAMS groups face university funding cuts amid new mission statement requirements

University funding for CORES & CAMS groups has been cut, and they are now required to revise their mission statements to meet university-approved standards to retain their status as Registered Student Organizations.