MSU
MSU students compete in Red Bull-sponsored paper airplane contest at Breslin Center
The paper plane construction competition is the largest of its kind, according to Red Bull.
LIFE
The fight against book banning at MSU
A ‘banned book’ is a book that has been removed from a library or educational institution because they are deemed too controversial or inappropriate to read. Some MSU professors and librarians are passionate about getting these books into students hands.
LIFE
Biden says invasion of Ukraine is 'flagrant aggression,' vows U.S. will not join conflict
European countries are in the darkest hours since World War Two. On Wednesday night at approximately 9:00 p.m. Eastern – just before 4:00 a.m. Thursday local time – Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine.
MSU
CATA modifying bus schedules during spring break
With MSU’s spring break less than two weeks away, CATA is planning to implement modifications to its busing schedule, which will be in effect March 7 to 13, according to a CATA press release.
MSU
Michigan State-led research team receives 750k USDA grant for soil health study
Associate professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and core faculty member in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Program Jessica Miesel is leading the project. Miesel specializes in fire and ecosystem ecology.
MSU
ASMSU pushes for free menstrual products around East Lansing
Vice President for Student Allocations for ASMSU Harsna Chahal is seeking to continue advocacy for this cause by advocating for similar laws to be passed in the cities of the greater MSU community, such as Lansing and Okemos.
LIFE
Up for review: 'BODYTRAFFIC' at the Wharton
BODYTRAFFIC wowed audiences with technique, precision and modern style at the Wharton this past weekend. Here are Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass's thoughts.
MICHIGAN
The hard truth about East Lansing’s harsh, drying water
“College is already so stressful, so something so simple as water — a necessity that we need — that could possibly take you out? It’s scary," communications and journalism senior Brea Crawford said.
LIFE
‘Bringing together communities:’ MSU professors to open bookstore, cafe and wine bar
Coffee shop and bookstore by day, wine bar by night, these MSU professors are opening a new business that will mesh together all of their favorite things.
MSU
Roommates to best friends: How students turned online conversations to real life friendships
Whether living with friends or going in blind, incoming college students often turn to social media when looking for roommates. Here's the stories of how two friendships formed from online introductions.
MSU
Inside the DOE's $1.7 million investment into sustainable plastic research at MSU
An MSU research project lead by Muhammad Rabnawaz, who works in the School of Packaging, will attempt to redesign plastics to be more recyclable, aided by a recent $1.7 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy.
LIFE
Today's controversy: Joe Rogan's polarizing podcast
Twitter is not sure how to feel about Joe Rogan and the accusations of his podcast spreading misinformation. Neither is Spotify, not providing guidance on how or if Rogan should be silenced or continue on the path he is on. Students of MSU explore each side of the argument.
MSU
IPF introduces new navigational app for employees
This app would serve the purpose of providing their staff with turn-by-turn navigation across the 24.7 million square feet of MSU campus grounds.
MICHIGAN
How East Lansing residents handle disputes, disagreements, with their student neighbors
Tensions rise as MSU students continue to disturb the residents of East Lansing. As a result, MSU and East Lansing are beginning to work together to improve relations.
MSU
Renee Knake Jefferson running to keep Board of Trustees seat
Trustee Renee Knake Jefferson announced today she would run to keep her position on the board. She was originally appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019 following the resignation of Nancy Schlichting.
MSU
Advanced screening of 'The Batman' to be offered in Wells Hall
Students must register via Warner Bros. ahead of time to receive their movie passes.
MSU
Honors College Activity Board host its annual honors ball
After two years, the Honors College Activities Board, or HCAB, threw their annual Honors Ball this past Friday.
MICHIGAN
Protesters parade around Capitol honking car horns for a week
Every day for the past week, Candace Cook has been honking her horn, driving in circles around the Capitol building, three times a day.
MICHIGAN
With COVID-19 on the decline, Ingham County waves goodbye to educational mask mandates
In the last two weeks, COVID-19 cases in Ingham County have plummeted by 78%, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have declined by 34.2%