MSU Union to reopen April 3, Berkey to remain closed through fall 2023

The university has updated its decision regarding reopening the sites of last month’s mass shooting

New national gambling rules threaten MSU-Caesars Sportsbook $9 million partnership

The American Gaming Association adopted new rules challenge MSU Athletics’ multi-million dollar deal with Caesars Sportsbook

MSU Blood Drive Showdown to take place April 5

MSU to host second annual blood drive in a showdown against U of M.

Astrophysicist encourages listeners to reach for the stars

“You think about impacting people’s lives through making discoveries, developing technology, but really, for me, it’s bridging that gap," Hakeem Oluysei said. "I feel like we self-edit. People think oh, I can’t do that, I thought I was dumb until I saw you.”

From East Lansing to Birmingham, Alabama: NABJ gears up for the 2023 National Black Journalism convention

“NABJ isn’t just another RSO on campus, it's a family," NABJ President Lily Cross said. "We like to call each other 'NABJ Fam' and at the end of the day it's NABJ Fam all the way until August and past August and after you cross the stage at the Breslin. We welcome one and all.”

911 calls depict students desperately trying to barricade in unlocked classrooms during shooting

The audio files obtained by The State News depict callers hearing gunshots from nearby rooms, students inside the terrorized classroom attempting to aid victims and students trying to navigate doors that don’t lock to keep themselves barricaded. 

MSU shooting survivor Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez shares her story

“I remember the sound of the first bullet shot,” Huapilla-Perez wrote “I remember calling my mom — afraid, so afraid that that would be the last time I talked to her. For her, a call she never expected but always feared receiving.”

Inside MSU's diversity, equity, inclusion report

One change listed in the report is the diversity, equity and inclusion online training being revamped for fall 2023 to be more reflective of the MSU community. 

Spartan Spirit Shop temporarily suspends in-person graduate gear sales

According to the website, pick-up has been temporarily suspended. Alternative locations for bachelor’s and master’s graduation gear will be at the Kellogg Center from April 5 to 7 and April 17 to 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. In the meantime, gear is available for shipment. 

'Confusing' secure-in-place alert had campus wondering what to do

A vague email from MSUPD Wednesday left students and staff without clear guidance

Muslim students share opinions, hopes for Ramadan on campus

For students living on campus, MSU provides Ramadan dining hall options. For breakfast, the dining hall provides two pre-packaged breakfast options that will be available for pickup each day during dinner service at Brody Square, South Pointe at Case, The Vista at Shaw and The Edge at Akers. 

Remembering MSU student Matthew O'Daniel

O'Daniel “unfailingly brightened the lives of all he met, put the needs of others before his own, and was always willing to help,” his family said.

MSU Center for Survivors, Sexual Assault Intervention host spring semester events

Michigan State University’s Center for Survivors and companion organization Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention, or SACI, will be hosting a number of events throughout the remainder of the spring semester, including an eco-therapy series and a sexual assault awareness event. 

Farm Lane bridge construction to begin April 3

During this time, the bridge will not be closed, but there will be pedestrian detours. Traffic on and around the Farm Lane Bridge will be affected for a year as the bridge is demolished and rebuilt.

How MSU police prepare for Sweet 16 celebrations

While MSU police is responsible for on-campus happenings and the East Lansing Police Department is responsible for off-campus, Department of Police and Public Safety spokesperson Dana Whyte said they work together on nights that are expected to be busier. 

Students left 'tense' after person seen with weapon near campus

Tower Guard to host 23rd annual Shamrock 5K

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 25 and start at the MSU Auditorium. Those interested can register for the race through MSU Tower Guard's Linktree.

MSU James Madison College student dies from vehicular accident injuries

James Madison College junior Matthew O'Daniel died Wednesday, March 15 from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident Sunday, March 12.

Campus RVSM service groups will prioritize transgender, non-binary care following survey

“Clearly the data do suggest that we are going to need to be thinking about both services and prevention differently for our trans and non-binary folks at a minimum,” Campbell said. “We hope this data is helpful to all of you, it’s certainly helpful to us in guiding what our efforts need to be in terms of services, prevention and policy.”

Students create MSU Museum exhibit, memorialize Feb. 13 experiences

At the event, volunteers handed out index cards for students to write down their experiences, which will later be given to the MSU Museum and saved in the MSU Archives.