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Dryer fire reported at Butterfield Hall
Smoke investigated at Butterfield Hall on March 19 was the result of a maintenance issue with a dryer that caught on fire.
HEALTH
Broad Care Center debuts in the Eppley Center
The Broad Care Center has made its debut at the Eppley Center, located between the Minskoff Pavilion and the North Business Building. The Care Center aims to be a resource that anyone affiliated with the Broad College of Business can utilize to access a variety of supplies, ranging from basic necessities such as food, water and personal hygiene items, to household cleaning supplies.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Social media, fast fashion impact longevity of clothing trends
Fashion trends seem to come and go much more quickly than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. MSU experts and students reflect on the impacts of social media and fast fashion on the longevity of trends and the quality of clothing.
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Report alleged more 'inappropriate behavior' by Olin employee at sexual violence training
A campus clinic employee reportedly bragged about past assault allegations, which are central to a federal probe that’s now in limbo.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bbno$ announced as MSU Spring Concert headliner
The headliner of the 2025 Spring Concert has been announced as bbno$, a Canadian rapper and singer most known for his song "Lalala" with Y2K, which went viral in 2019. The concert will take place on March 27 at the Breslin Center. Tickets are now on sale on the Spartan Athletic Ticket Office.
ENVIRONMENT
Students raise concern over MSU water quality, IPF claims to work on improvements
MSU's Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) released a public notice on Aug. 12, 2024 stating that they didn't take all of the required water samples in July 2023, and there was a delayed sample in March 2023. Samples for Water Quality Parameter (WQP1) tests were also not tested for all the required analytes from Feb. 14 to March 4, 2023. IPF claims they have been meeting proper regulations since the incidents in 2023, however, students continue to express concern over undesirable water quality.
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MSU spared from fed investigations into alleged racial discrimination in DEI
MSU is not among the 51 universities being investigated by the federal government for alleged racial discrimination.
COMMUNITY
Motown leaves lasting impact on music, culture
Motown was a record label based in Detroit that was a powerhouse of hits in the 1960s and 1970s. Motown musicians, all of whom were Black performers, are often regarded as some of the most influential artists, with impacts that are felt in virtually every genre today. MSU and East Lansing community members reflect on the history and impact of Black music on American culture, and on their own musical journeys.
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ASMSU passes bills advocating for Green New Deal, increasing campus safety alerts
The Associated Students of Michigan State University at their general assembly meeting passed bills in favor of advocacy toward a campus Green New Deal and improved university communications on campus safety issues.
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ASMSU passes bill addressing antisemitism; compromises on language
The Associated Students of Michigan State University general assembly agreed they should pass a bill addressing antisemitism on campus Thursday. What they couldn't agree on — and debated for over an hour — was the bill's inclusion of Zionism and its definition.
STUDENTS
MSU student creates power bars to help relieve hypoglycemia
Advertisement management junior Yashika Ramchandani created T100 Pro Bars, power bars geared towards people with diabetes and hypoglycemia, after her sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The limited food options for those with these conditions inspired Ramchandani to create the bar, which is an authentic Indian recipe. She hopes to have the product on the market by the end of April.
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MSU president 'deliberative' about response to Trump funding cuts
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts will remain a priority despite threats from Washington, he said, and the university is honing arguments for state and federal policymakers in hopes of protecting funding in coming budgets.
BUSINESS
Quark! closes its doors, transitions to online-only
Quark!, a science inspired gift shop on Grand River Avenue, has moved to an online-only business after four years as a brick and mortar store. Owner Renee Leone explained why she decided to make this move and the possibilities for Quark!'s future.
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Status of civil rights probes into MSU unclear amid Dept. of Ed cuts
The federal agency has monitored MSU relatively closely in the years following the Larry Nassar scandal.
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MSU investigating ex-vice president over records snooping
A whistleblower complaint alleges the top HR administrator sought to covertly compile “derogatory information” stored in the personnel files of high-ranking employees at the behest of a trustee.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'Life of Pi' transforms the Wharton Center stage
The newest show at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts is 'Life of Pi,' which opened on Tuesday, March 11 and will be running until Sunday, March 16. The cast of the show gathered in the Wharton Center on March 12 to answer questions from fans and community members.
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Top HR administrator out at MSU
The departure represents further shake up in MSU's administration, which has undergone some restructuring since President Kevin Guskiewicz took the helm last March.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: The impact of MSU athletics hiring Jon Dykema from the Detroit Lions
Amidst a new age of college athletics with money being the name of the game, MSU made a strategic move by creating a new position in its athletic department by hiring former Detroit Lions executive Jon Dykema, who will serve as MSU's Executive Senior Associate AD/Student-Athlete Management and Assistant General Counsel.
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Mass firings threaten federal employment opportunities for MSU grads, students
Mass layoffs at federal agencies have jeopardized internship and employment opportunities for MSU students. For one recent graduate, the layoffs meant losing her dream job.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wharton Center announces 2025-2026 Broadway series
Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts has officially announced its selections for the upcoming 2025-2026 Broadway series. The list of shows includes six Broadway shows that will be making their Wharton Center debut, as well as two special events.