MSU won’t say if results of Tucker accuser leak investigation will be released
Their silence leaves much unclear, including who is and isn’t complying with the investigation, how long it will take, how much it will cost, how the findings will be delivered and if the results will ever be made public at all.
'We are still here': MSU Rock's message remains the same between Indigenous and Palestinian student groups
On Monday, members of the North American Indigenous Student Organization, or NAISO, painted the Rock with the message, "WE ARE STILL HERE" for Indigenous Peoples' Day. At midnight on Tuesday, the Students United for Palestinian Rights, or SUPR, painted the Michigan State University Rock with the Palestinian flag. Later, the message, "Free Palestine" was painted on top. Linguistics senior and SUPR President Samir Levitt said SUPR kept NAISO's original message because the struggles of Indigenous North Americans and Palestinians are "one and the same."
Not 'just woman issues': Living with PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is estimated to affect five to six million women in the United States. When acne popped up, and facial hair started randomly appearing on her chin, 23-year-old Dearborn resident Zeinab Khattab had no idea what was going on but knew something was off. "I think one of the main issues is that a lot of these symptoms are often chalked up to just being regular 'woman issues,'" Khattab said. 'Rather than it being a serious medical concern."
Symposium highlights healthcare response, experiences with MSU shooting
The Michigan State Medical Society Alliance hosted an event to highlight the voices of those affected by the mass shooting on MSU campus on Feb. 13. Sparrow Hospital President Denny Martin spoke on the swift healthcare response and the ongoing health impacts of the event.
Student groups hold vigil to honor Israelis killed this past weekend
“Students got reassurance that they have a community who supports them,” Jewish Student Union Vice President of External Affairs Matthew Zivian said at the vigil. “As for MSU, the school got a nice and clear message: we’re here for peace, we’re here for healing, we’re here for love.”
ASMSU ends door-to-door campaigning, discusses university plans and sextortion at meeting
ASMSU voted on bills about campaigning policies and the value of student voices on the Presidential Search Committee at their meeting on Oct. 5. They also heard presentations from the provost on academic goals and an MSUPD detective on the dangers of sextortion.
New MSU program will eliminate tuition costs for eligible students starting next year
Thousands of incoming Spartans will have their tuition covered for up to eight semesters, thanks to MSU's new financial aid program, Spartan Tuition Advantage. To be eligible, students must be citizens or permanent U.S. residents, qualify for in-state tuition, be Pell Grant eligible and have a household income of $65,000 or less.
'To Kill A Mockingbird' Broadway show plays at MSU Wharton Center
The stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird" ran at Michigan State University's Wharton Center from Oct. 3 until this past Sunday, Oct. 8. Last Wednesday, Greater Lansing residents and MSU students gathered to watch the Broadway play's opening show at 8 p.m. The play lasted roughly three hours, with a 15-minute intermission.
MSU president search firm says Tucker scandal has not affected applications
John Issacson, the chair of the national executive recruiting firm running MSU’s search for a new president, released a statement Monday pushing back on speculation that the recent firing of former football coach Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations has affected the search.
MSU trustee, search committee chair concedes to president search criticism
Trustee and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dennis Denno released a statement saying he “misspoke” last month when he said the Board of Trustees may ultimately select a candidate who doesn’t receive the committee’s endorsement. Denno's statement followed multiple criticisms from MSU faculty and students regarding his comments, some of which he addressed in the statement.
FRIB will put $115 million toward High Rigidity Spectrometer project
The FRIB's $115 million it received through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science will fund its High Rigidity Spectrometer project. The project has been identified as key in advancing nuclear science research.
Report: Tracy files emergency restraining order against former MSU football coach Mel Tucker
Brenda Tracy filed an emergency restraining order against former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker yesterday to prevent him from releasing more of Tracy’s private text messages.
Should students get another vaccine?: MDHHS recommends new COVID-19 booster, influenza vaccine
A new COVID-19 vaccine has been released to target a new, more infectious strain of the disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommended receiving the new booster along with an annual influenza vaccine.
Lansing community organizations provide free Narcan, strive to reduce opioid overdose
Community organizations across the greater Lansing area have introduced boxes and vending machines to supply free Narcan kits. Their goal is to reduce opioid overdose in the city.
MSU Spartan Hackers use technology to innovate life hacks
Although "hacking" is generally viewed as gaining illegal access to a computer system, to the Michigan State University Spartan Hackers, it means something different. Spartan Hackers President and computer science senior Rajmeet Singh Chandok said despite negative connotations surrounding their name, the club works to educate their members about computer science and create a strong community.
ASMSU passes bill advocating for importance of student, faculty voices on presidential search committee
The Associated Students of MSU passed a bill advocating for the university's presidential search committee endorsements to have approval from all faculty and students on the committee. The bill follows the faculty senate's and interim president's similar pushback against comments from the chair of the search committee.
Cleanest room on campus? MSU’s ‘Moist Towelette Museum’
Collections come in all shapes and sizes. This one comes in the form of a moist towelette. Curator of the on-campus Moist Towelette Museum, John French, shares his fascination with “the human need to collect stuff.”
MSU experts say self-care can help survivors during recovery, healing process
Self-care is often considered an underrated tool when it comes to mental wellbeing. It has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, stress and depression while also strenghtening relationships. According to MSU Center for Survivors associate director Erin Roberts, self-care can be a helpful strategy for sexual assault and relationship violence survivors during their recovery process.
MSU: It’s over for swim and dive
MSU says it's too late for the reinstatement of swim and dive. Its proponents disagree.