NEWS
Police respond to CATA bus assault Wednesday night
On Wednesday, April 16, East Lansing Police Department responded to a call of an alleged assault on a CATA bus.
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MSU faculty join call for Big Ten 'mutual defense compact' against Trump administration
Under the compact, participating institutions would “commit meaningful funding to a shared or distributed defense fund” that would “provide immediate and strategic support to any member institution under direct political or legal infringement," according to the faculty senate's resolution.
COMMUNITY
Thousands of Bibles handed out on MSU campus
By one estimate, over 70 members of Gideons International arrived at the university Wednesday morning to distribute 5,000 Bibles.
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MSU student suing Trump administration to restore visa record
An international student at Michigan State University is suing the Trump administration, arguing the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully terminated his student visa record.
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New course seeks to document history of women's studies at MSU
Students in the class will be working with Lisa Fine, a historian and professor in MSU’s Department of History, to research and document the history of women’s and gender studies programs at Michigan State.
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Sole ASMSU presidential candidate promises greater student engagement if elected
Associated Students of Michigan State University presidential candidate Kathryn Harding stressed that her tenure, if elected, would make the student government more visible to the student body they serve, as engagement has been historically low.
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Pepsi products to replace Coca-Cola on campus at all fountain drink locations
After a well-established 23 years, Coca-Cola lost to PepsiCo in the bidding process for servicing fountain drinks at Michigan State University. This beverage swap will be implemented in Fall 2025.
COMMUNITY
Student investigating mummified creature found on campus
An MSU student is investigating a one-foot-long mummified creature with skin the color of burnt paper, dried strings of intestine coming out of its backside and a mouth full of sharp, white teeth.
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Why are conservative students putting their professors on blast?
When conservative students are frustrated with their liberal campuses, they turn to a like-minded audience: the internet.
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Lawyers who represented MSU amid Nassar scandal quietly handling Title IX complaints
Two lawyers who represented MSU in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar scandal and then left to work in private practice have returned to the university. Now, they investigate sexual harassment and assault reports for the school's Title IX office.
STUDENTS
Students worry about career, environmental concerns after mass firing of National Park workers
An executive order made by President Donald Trump enabled the firings of not only National Park workers, but workers of the entire federal government, in addition to a hiring freeze. These actions spurred concern from park workers, as well as university students who aspire to work in the environmental field after graduation.
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MSU Public Defenders Clinic takes unique approach to educating law students
For the first time at MSU, a law clinic gives students an opportunity to represent clients facing criminal charges.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Earth Bash celebrates recycling, sustainability in MSU community
The Michigan State University Surplus Store and Recycling Center hosted the third annual Earth Bash on Saturday, April 12, in collaboration with the MSU Science Festival and with support from MSU Sustainability. This event was in celebration of Earth Day and the art of reducing, reusing and recycling.
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MSU students organize drag show as part of documentary project
Three seniors put on the show as part of their digital storytelling project, for which they are creating a documentary titled "The Art of Gender."
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Professor’s QAnon paper prompts convoluted feud
In an odd corner of the internet, an MSU professor is more of a character in than scholar of conspiracies theories and the labyrinthine feuds that surround them.
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A week at MSU, by the numbers
There are many ways to measure the size of Michigan State University. In an attempt to better illustrate the magnitude of the university, The State News spent weeks collecting data from MSU spokespeople, organizations, annual reports, university webpages and previous reporting. The result is a collection of over 100 statistics showing what happens during an average week on campus, from the number of blueberry bagels delivered to dining halls to the number of students reported for academic misconduct.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Ballet Club embraces storytelling through dance in Spring Showcase
Fairies, magical flowers and romantic mishaps collided in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," the Michigan State University Ballet Club’s feature piece in their Spring Showcase. The showcase was held on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the RCAH Theater in Snyder Phillips Hall.
COMMUNITY
MSU students host second annual Race for Humanity event; raise funds for Gaza
The charity event was hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association. It raised over $9,000.
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Voter turnout increases marginally in ASMSU elections; controversial proposal passes
Voter turnout for ASMSU's General Assembly elections only increased marginally, despite the group's efforts. Many students were not even aware of the elections, and those who voted at ASMSU events claim the process was rushed.
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Montie House co-op tree planting event leaves members with saplings of wisdom
On Friday, April 11, East Lansing co-op Montie House hosted a tree planting event that left them with four new trees and valuable skills for their future planting initiatives. The Till Utopia Garden donated the trees and a representative taught Montie House members how to plant them.