MSU dominance: Spartan athletes shine in a weekend of victories
Spartan Athletics had impressive performances this weekend, with multiple teams facing their rivals, the Wolverines.
'Shucked' comes to MSU Wharton Center for Performing Arts
From Jan. 21 - Jan. 26, "Shucked," a Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will be coming to Michigan State University’s campus. Featuring a book written by Robert Horn, a Tony Award winner, "Shucked" will be shown at the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center of Performing Arts.
MSU's MLK Student Leadership Symposium celebrates legacy, community
Students, faculty and community members came together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy in an act of "radical community" during the MLK Student Leadership Symposium at Michigan State University. The event, which featured dancing, a keynote address and various artistic performances, was held on Jan. 18 in the MSU Union ballroom from 2:15 to 6:45 p.m.
ASMSU votes no confidence in Board of Trustees for 'noncompliance' with divestment advocates
The Associated Students of Michigan State University voted no confidence in the Board of Trustees and reaffirmed calls for divestment Thursday in another push for MSU to divest from Israel and weapons manufacturers.
Time's ticking: Here's what's happening with the TikTok ban
The law requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from the app was upheld by the Supreme Court on Friday, Jan. 17. Ultimately, the decision, that would likely ban the app from the U.S. beginning on Jan. 19, is being left to president-elect Donald Trump as he takes office.
MSU Jazz concert to honor interwoven legacies of jazz music and Martin Luther King Jr.
The concert will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. in MSU’s Fairchild Theatre, and the program will be performed by MSU Jazz Orchestra I. This year, the concert program is titled "I Have a Dream for the World."
MSU professor works to document Black history
Michigan State University associate professor of history Dr. LaShawn D. Harris works to tell the untold stories of Black women in New York City throughout her research and the publishing of her novels. Harris reflects on these stories and the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
MSU hosts celebration events for MLK Day
From Jan. 16 through Jan. 24, MSU will be hosting the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration to honor Dr. King’s legacy and historical events that took place in the country, as well as on campus.
MSU president talks curriculum changes, prep for Trump, and death of swim and dive
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz said he plans to reshape the undergraduate curriculum, will form a task force to prepare for President-Elect Donald Trump’s higher education plans, and that he sees no chance of resurrection for the controversially-cut swim and dive teams.
How easy is it to successfully appeal a parking ticket at MSU?
Drivers have varying levels of success when it comes to getting their tickets done away with. That decision often seems to depend on who is at fault for a violation or potential error.
Stalking at MSU: How it's defined and how to report it
MSU's Clery Crime and Fire Log from October to mid-December shows 22 cases labeled as Mandatory Report-Stalking and four cases labeled as intimidation/stalking. Victims of stalking can pursue options through the university or the law, with resources also available to them.
MSU graduates celebrate at fall 2024 commencement ceremony
On Saturday, students took their final steps in their undergraduate careers for their commencement ceremonies. Recent graduates, family members and loved ones all gathered at the Breslin Center to celebrate.
MSU professor Troy Hale opens as Atomic Annie for national act
Cover band Atomic Annie opened for Sister Hazel at their concert at Grewal Hall in Lansing. Featuring MSU's own professor of practice Troy Hale on guitar, Atomic Annie energized the crowd on Friday night and played their largest venue yet.
MSU pitches new divestment deal
A year into contentious debates about endowment holdings tied to Israel, Michigan State University’s board has opted to create a bureaucratic process by which activists can voice concerns about the portfolio. Yet student advocates for divestment see the new committee merely as an attempt to placate students.
MSU trustees confirm new leaders on often at-odds board, two vote against
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted 6-2 to confirm Trustee Kelly Tebay as the board’s new chair and Trustee Brianna Scott as the board’s new vice chair.
MSU board reduces number of public meetings it holds per year
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted to reduce the number of board meetings held each year from six to five. Two meetings would be held each semester and one over the summer under the new resolution, which was approved Friday to some consternation.
MSU board approves stadium upgrades, land purchase, funding for marching band
At its Friday meeting, Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved renovations to Spartan Stadium, a purchase of 92 acres to support an expansion of the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, funding for the Spartan Marching Band and for an MSU Extension project aimed at supporting the mental health of farmers.
Experts discuss seasonal affective disorder, symptoms, possible treatments
Michigan winters can be a struggle for people who experience seasonal effective disorder (SAD), a type of depression caused by seasonal changes in day length and light quality. MSU experts discuss the symptoms of SAD, possible treatments and the resources available for students on campus.
MSU's Clay Club "throws down" in the ceramics studio
Clay Club allows any MSU student who has prior experience in ceramics to use the studio for a few hours a week and create whatever they want for a small studio fee.