Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Congress Representative Candidate Curtis Hertel visited The Rock on MSU's campus on Tuesday, Oct. 29. They encouraged students to vote and emphasized the importance of young people casting their ballots. Hertel then led a walk to the Communications Arts and Sciences building where the early voting polls are available.
In July, Michigan lawmakers voted to phase out the tip credit system, and correspondingly raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $15 an hour. However, local business owners and MSU student service workers are concerned that this shift will negatively impact their industry.
Michigan State University sent an alert Tuesday afternoon instructing people to "Please avoid the area of Shaw Lane and Farm Lane due to a gas leak."
With election day only a week away, MSU students continue to mull over their values and positions on key issues before heading to the polls. Immigration, Donald Trump's rhetoric and the war in Gaza were common "top issues" for students.
Misogyny and double standards are displayed in everyday life towards women. Experts and MSU students explore how female celebrities are subjected to the same misogynistic practices and double standards as ordinary women and how it differs.
The banks of the Red Cedar River are eroding, which could cause various issues for MSU in the future. In an attempt to take more aggressive measures to stop the issue, IPF sought a permit from EGLE for a river restoration project, but was denied. Experts discuss what this means for the banks of the Red Cedar in the long run.
AAAS’s Activating Wellness Week allowed students to find a space to relax, connect and explore their identities through different wellness practices on Oct. 23 and 24.
The recent popularization of true crime through podcasts, documentaries and reenactments has left viewers divided on who's in the right and wrong within certain cases. MSU students and experts discuss the consideration of the ethics behind portraying real-life individuals and situations.
“I’m not going to mince words with you,” Tracy told the board. “I’m here today to tell you some of the ways you have harmed me.”
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved several infrastructure improvements and leadership changes, and heard calls for divestment and recognition of campus unions from public commenters at its Friday meeting.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University voted against the potential merge of two colleges at its meeting Thursday night, after hearing from Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko on the matter earlier in the night.
Houseplants can do more than brighten up your home, a little greenery can go a long way toward creating a healthier, happier space, according to the National Institutes of Health. Local horticulture experts discuss the various mental and physical health benefits of keeping houseplants in your living or work space.
Michigan State University trustees commemorated the late longtime former trustee and community leader Joel Ferguson as a skilled collaborator and model for university leadership during Friday morning’s board meeting.
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved changes that strengthen the board’s conflict of interest policy after two of its own members accepted gifts from and did favors for people outside the university.
In a move to enhance student health, Michigan State University has installed a health vending machine in its Student Union, spearheaded by East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives (EL FREE EC). It offers a range of reduced-priced items and life-saving resources like Narcan, pregnancy tests, over-the-counter pain relievers and more.
Monday, Oct. 21, marked the first day of early voting in the city of East Lansing. The State News has created a guide to the ballot that contains the federal, state and local races voters will be asked to weigh in on, as well as ballot proposals for East Lansing and Ingham County.
Student anxiety and stress, alongside suicide rates have been increasing on campus in recent years. To address this, MSU University Health and Wellbeing is creating a committee to address suicide, integrating its mental health resources to be more effective, and looking to be proactive in its outreach.
Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, the annual MSU homecoming parade weaved through East Lansing and MSU's campus to celebrate the Spartan community and welcome back alumni. This tradition has a special place in the hearts of students, community members and alumni alike.
Cities in Michigan have come to be known as 'climate havens,' places where people will be safe from extreme weather events. This may be true for now, but climate change will bring the state its own set of issues, such as flooding, gentrification and more.
