Tariq Thabet, a Michigan State University Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from 2021-2022, was killed by an Israreli bombing of his apartment in Central Gaza City. Many MSU and East Lansing community members mourned his death and shared how Thabet touched the lives of those around him.
Michigan State is holding their annual "It's on us" week of action events this week. Evens include sharing messages, tie dyeing tote bags, leaving a handprint on a banner and assembling self-care kits all in efforts to combat sexual violence and providing awareness to those in need.
At the last Board of Trustees meeting, an MSU trustee suggested holding a special meeting to discuss voting on releasing the long-withheld Nassar documents. Now, the board is silent on whether that meeting will take place.
Despite MSU's commitment that active violent intruder training would become mandatory following the Feb. 13 shooting, the training has yet to be finished and its completion will be made optional. The choice not to require the training was influenced by feedback from the community concerned with the emotional impact the training could have on traumatized individuals.
"The Hip Hop Nutcracker" is coming to Michigan State University's Wharton Center on Dec. 6. Among the show's stacked cast is legendary rapper and singer Kurtis Blow. Blow, the MC for "The Hip Hop Nutcracker," called the role "another feather in (his cap)" over his over 40-year career.
Following the death of a college student with a heart condition, Panera has implemented signs warning of the dangers of high caffeine content in their charged lemonade drinks. For many Michigan State University students who frequent the Panera located in the Broad College of Business, this development affects what menu items they buy.
As the end of the semester inches closer and finals week approaches, it’s important for students to use various tools like music as an outlet. Whether you’re at the gym or just studying for an exam, listening to music – whether relaxing or upbeat – can be a way for students to stay focused and motivated.
The Council of Racial and Ethnic Students and the Council of Progressive Students voted ‘no confidence’ in the Board of Trustees, calling for the board to cease internal conflict and instead release the Nassar documents.
Michigan State University students have the opportunity to demonstrate their political power during this year’s local elections. But according to MSU political science professor and Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Matt Grossmann, students don't often get involved in voting.
From burnt clothes to screaming neighbors to flooded rooms, freshmen share their first year experiences living in a dorm room at MSU.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive early Sunday morning. The victim was not affiliated with MSU, a university spokesperson said.
As cities across the United States still monitor the last of COVID-19’s effects on city development, most downtown areas in Michigan have fully opened back up since the outbreak.
"The lack of attention given by MSU officials has led to isolation, mental distress and anxiety amongst Black and Brown students who feel as though they don’t matter, nor are valued in a space that should be safe for them," the statement said.
"The loss of life around the world is deeply disturbing, (with) the impact on Palestinians, on Jews, on Arabs, on Israelis and on Muslims," Woodruff said. "We cannot … resolve the crisis of Gaza and the Middle East in this room. But I do believe we can and we must collaborate on support, on resources, education, dialogue and ultimately, the safety of our community."
The Associated Students of MSU voted no confidence in the MSU Board of Trustees following recent controversy and dysfunction among trustees. This bill, passed on Nov. 2, is ASMSU's second vote of no confidence in the board in just over a year.
“There’s no resources for my grieving process, even, because no one’s acknowledging we need to grieve,” Saba Saed, a Palestinian and vice president of the Arab Cultural Society, said.
Let’s take a deeper look at the history of hip-hop and how N.W.A., Tupac and Lamar were able to bring light many of the problems the Black community face. What social justice issues did these artists rap about in their songs? Did they influence each other in any way?
Royal Encounters, an MSU club focused on spreading magic to Lansing by dressing up as Disney princesses, work to bring joy to children in need.
MSU has announced a university policies website and a Policy Management Program that will allow for students, faculty and staff to see all university policies in one, organized location.
With the recent release of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album, "1989 (Taylor's Version)" and film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour", Michigan State University students and swifties alike have had a lot of muscial content to engage with.