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Student-run accounts shape MSU's culture through a digital community
Student-run meme pages serve as a platform for students to laugh at campus camaraderie and voice real issues.
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Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program
From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.
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Day of remembrance planned for third anniversary of Feb. 13 campus shooting
The Michigan State University community will gather across campus Friday, Feb. 13, for a full day of remembrance marking three years since the campus shooting that killed three students and injured five.
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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance sparks political dispute
Faculty and students discuss Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime performer amid internet disputes
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MSU APASO empowers through performances at annual Cultural Vogue event
MSU APASO hosted its annual Cultural Vogue event on Feb. 7 at Great Cobb Hall
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MSU symphony orchestra holds first concert of the semester
The Michigan State Symphony Orchestra held its first concert of the semester on Friday, Feb. 6, in the Wharton Center, which included music from the orchestral suite “The Planets,” composed by Gustav Holst over three years from 1914 to 1917.
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Feeding squirrels and ballet twirls: The many clubs of Margaux Smith
Margaux Smith is a recent Michigan State University graduate who started five clubs during her time on campus. Some of which, the MSU Squirrel Spotters Club and the MSU Ballet Club, have gained a sizable amount of traction among the student body.
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MSU Museum hosts successful Valentine's-themed 'UNWIND Love' event
MSU Museum hosts 'UNWIND Love' event on Feb. 6 featuring embroidery, raffle and snacks.
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ASMSU passes record bill count during General Assembly meeting
ASMSU brings in a record number of bills for the General Assembly meeting on February 5, 2026.
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MSU board talks immigration concerns, votes to renovate Wilson Hall
In the wake of immigration crackdowns on a national scale, Michigan State University’s first Board of Trustees meeting of the semester spent its opening minutes addressing students and faculty concerns, which dotted the public comment period. The meeting marked the turnover of several key MSU administrators, including a new board chair. Also approved at the meeting were renovations to an MSU dormitory, adding laboratories for an engineering program. Several trustees were physically absent from the meeting, with one not appearing virtually until over an hour-and-a-half into the meeting.
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MSU Extension employees demand higher wages amid stalled contract negotiation
Michigan State University’s MSU Extension employees packed a boardroom to demand higher wages. Leaders say an agreement is close.
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MSU President: 'Disappointed' by Trustee's essay demanding reinstatement of DEI
An opinion piece published by a Michigan State University Board of Trustees member has spurred tensions among the university’s administration. Trustee Rema Vassar, in an opinion essay published earlier this week, argued that MSU should walk back on many of its actions to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in compliance with federal directives.
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Questions linger over MSU oversight of Spartan Media Ventures
Michigan State University’s Spartan Media Ventures, backed by $100 million from a major donor gift, remains opaque as some trustees raise concerns about limited board oversight and the use of nondisclosure agreements.
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RCAH Welcomes ‘Homeroom’: New Exhibit Shines Light on Detroit
RCAH hosts new exhibit Homeroom: Detroit First Taught Me First by award-winning photography and “memory engineer” Elonte Davis through February.
COMMUNITY
Students collaborate with artist in new Olin Health Center mural
New artist-in-residence India Solomon collaborates with students and University Health and Wellness on a mural in Olin Health Center.
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MSU board votes to demolish IM West
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted to proceed with the demolition of IM West after more than a year of delay. The vote follows more than a year of deliberation over the fate of the facility. If demolished, the site would be converted into additional parking and green space.
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Former university advancement administrator sues MSU, fundraising VP
Alison Gaudreau, a former assistant vice president in Michigan State University’s University Advancement, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, as required by university policy.
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Breaking down MSU's multiple fundraising initiatives
Michigan State University is navigating its largest fundraising push in history with two concurrent campaigns. We broke down what these campaigns are and what they have achieved so far.
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2026 Grammys red carpet best and boldest looks
One of the biggest nights in the music industry has transformed into a fashion show that leaves fans gasping and awing at their favorite creator's attire. Year after year controversies grow from the red carpet with onlookers critiquing everything from the shoes to the makeup looks. Leaving one question on the front of everyone's minds, who gets the Grammy for best dressed?
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2026 winter style guide: the trends that took over cold weather fashion
As the fall slowly transitions into the bitter cold, the weather is not the only thing that is shifting. This change marks the beginning of a new fashion cycle, causing the rise and fall of certain styles, patterns, colors, accessories, etc. This particular year, winter fashion had a heavy emphasis on warmth and comfort, but also individuality.