Hard alcohol banned from fraternities, sororities
All alcoholic beverages above 15 percent alcohol by volume have been banned from fraternities and sororities, the Michigan State University Interfraternity Council decided Oct. 10.
MSU Board of Trustee candidates engage in televised debate
The candidates discussed issues like the current administrative situation at MSU, student representation on the board and drinking on campus.
ASMSU passes two pro-LGBT bills through policy committee
On National Coming Out Day, ASMSU's policy committee passed two bills through to General Assembly that would push for advocacy to amend the state-level Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 to include protections on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, and support a change to the Food and Drug Administration’s policy to defer men who have had sexual relations with other men from donating blood.
Douglas Massey discusses immigration policy changes in U.S. at lecture
Douglas Massey, a sociologist and a professor at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs at Princeton University who focuses on issues of immigration, segregation and demography spoke on campus about immigration policies of past presidential administrations and current policies.
University of Minnesota drops same presidential search firm hired by Michigan State
The University of Minnesota dropped Storbek/Pimentel as their presidential search firm after it was announced that MSU would be using the same firm for their presidential search.
MSU student fatally shot early Friday morning
A 22-year-old male MSU student is dead after being shot early Friday morning, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD).
20th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer set for Oct. 13
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, now in its 20th year, will take place at the Capitol this Saturday, Oct. 13.
Lime arrives as second scooter company in Lansing region
A month after Bird scooters mysteriously appeared in East Lansing, nearly 200 Lime scooters will aim to put their own twist on the alternative transportation trend.
East Lansing priest resigns after sexual harassment allegations
Amid sexual harassment allegations, East Lansing Rev. Mark Inglot resigned from being a pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Saint John Student Center.
Breaking down the costs of living on and off campus
A State News analysis found that students pay a premium for the convenience of dorm life, spending nearly $450 a month more than their off-campus counterparts.
Construction projects around MSU’s campus
Here is an overview of what construction projects were in the Construction Junction's October presentation, along with background knowledge of each projects.
The changing landscape of East Lansing
In an attempt to diversify its population base, East Lansing has taken steps to ensure owner-occupied housing and encourage people of many socioeconomic backgrounds to move in.
After years of criticism, MSU mental health services improve
The new director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services is working to rebuild student mental health support at Michigan State.
MSU's new "Know More" campaign aims to bring awareness to sexual assault resources
MSU has initiated a campaign called "Know More," with the aim to provide awareness to the resources offered to students, staff, faculty and other members of the university community who are affected by sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.
ASMSU holds College of Arts and Letters and College of Music presidential search forum
ASMSU has been holding informal student forums for the MSU presidential search. On Tuesday, a session was held for the College of Music and College of Arts and Letters, where students discussed challenges facing the modern college student and the qualities they would like in the university's next president.
MSU medical resident arrested for criminal sexual misconduct
MSU medical resident Michael Phinn has been arrested on 10 charges, including four counts of criminal sexual conduct.
Key takeaways from first Bishop-Slotkin debate
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop and his Democratic challenger Elissa Slotkin came face to face for the first of three debates, which aired Oct. 7.
MSUPD: "No threat" to community after posts alleging sex trafficking
In a Facebook post responding to allegations of a sex trafficking scheme on campus, MSUPD said they've received one related report and there is no threat to the community.
Monthly tornado siren test canceled due to storms
Tommorow's scheduled monthly test of tornado sirens across Ingham County has been canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms.