Let’s take a deeper look at the history of hip-hop and how N.W.A., Tupac and Lamar were able to bring light many of the problems the Black community face. What social justice issues did these artists rap about in their songs? Did they influence each other in any way?
Royal Encounters, an MSU club focused on spreading magic to Lansing by dressing up as Disney princesses, work to bring joy to children in need.
MSU has announced a university policies website and a Policy Management Program that will allow for students, faculty and staff to see all university policies in one, organized location.
With the recent release of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album, "1989 (Taylor's Version)" and film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour", Michigan State University students and swifties alike have had a lot of muscial content to engage with.
MSU won't use the automatic locks and door-closing mechanism recommended by the outside review of MSU's response to the campus shooting. They also aren't installing as many locks as they initially claimed. But why?
ASMSU’s bill 60-30 “advocates for ASMSU and MSU to address the ongoing Palestinian crisis and support Palestinian students and all impacted students.” It also advocates for MSU to organize and facilitate educational sessions on the issue.
"Faculty are the heart and soul of a university," chemistry professor Piotr Piecuch, who sits on the committee organizing the union, said. "We are the ones who make new discoveries, who create and disseminate knowledge … so we feel we should have a voice, and we feel that we don't have it now."
After a successful implementation of their mass casualty code triage during the MSU shooting, Sparrow Hospital has begun to consider how they would handle larger and different events.
MSU’s Center for Engaged Student Learning is running a winter wear drive to collect outerwear donations for the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing. Students, faculty and staff can drop off all new and gently-used hats, scarves, gloves and other outerwear gear to suite 101 in the Student Services Building until Nov. 10.
“The lack of transparency with these documents shows a blatant lack of respect for all survivors on campus, those who have the right to know how these gross injustices were condoned for so long at the school we trust with our safety,” ASMSU's statement said. “It displays a tragic disregard for the students who continue to suffer relationship violence and sexual misconduct crimes on campus with no administrative acknowledgment of their role in cultivating this culture on campus."
Michigan State University has fired Brendan Doyle, the kinesiology instructor whose students connected him to a 2020 Louisiana meth lab. According to personnel records, Doyle was fired for “unprofessional behavior” and repeated absences from his class.
Every Halloween, people of all ages dress up in costumes. More often than not, these costumes can usually fit into two categories: recent pop culture references or Halloween "classics." But how do college students find a costume that is either classic or super niche? Does pop culture have an impact on what students choose to wear?
In coordination with Students United for Palestine, or SUPR, at Michigan State University, Greater Lansing Islamic organized the “Justice for Palestine” protest to “stop the genocide” and to “tell Biden and all elected officials” to ceasefire.
Michigan State University translational neuroscience Associate Professor Irving Vega researches the neurological aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease. A big component of his research is understanding Alzheimer's in the Latino community, as studies show they tend to have a 50% increased chance of developing the disease than white people.
Health professionals from medical, psychiatric, psychological and nutrition departments of Michigan State University health services meet as the university's eating disorder team to coordinate multidisciplinary care for recovery.
The 2023 women's cross country team celebrates their second consecutive Big Ten Championship, and their 4th in 5 years. The squad was lead by Makenna Veen who placed 3rd, Katie Osika who placed 4th, Laruen Freeland who placed 10th, Grace Molloy who placed 14th, and Emily Bardwell who placed 15th.
In her comments at Friday's meeting, Vassar was clear that she took issue with many of the allegations and will not be stepping down. But Scott stood by her claims.
The MSU women's basketball season is about ready to kickoff. With new coach Robyn Fralick under helm for the Spartans, the team looks to increase their winning percentage for the 2023-24 season. With tough competition lying ahead, captains Moira Joiner and Julia Ayrault, along with star players DeeDee Hagemann and Jocelyn Tate weigh in on season expectations.
As the spring semester approaches, MSU has announced that no classes will be taught in classrooms directly impacted by the Feb. 13 shooting. The university will also install new door locks in the building before the semester starts.
Denno attempted the motion after numerous public commenters called for the board to vote on releasing the documents to the attorney general.