MSU Surplus Store to sell pieces of Breslin scoreboard

The MSU Surplus Store announced this week a new addition to their diverse range of items: the Breslin Center scoreboard. 

MSU asked professors to be empathetic after campus shooting, but some strayed, emails show

For some students returning to campus after the shooting, it was “the end of a hard week, the start of hard work."

Fourth student shot in mass shooting moves to sue Michigan State University

'Explore and experience': Open relationships in college

An open relationship is a non-monogamous relationship where each party may consensually have other sexual or emotional partners. This type of relationship can become common among college students that are exploring their sexuality — oftentimes, each person in the relationship is allowed to have sex with other people. 

'Two-tiered justice system': Detroit activists call for MSU trustee’s resignation over misused tax exemption

The exemption allows homeowners to declare one primary residence, shielding it from school operating taxes levied on second homes and rental properties. Byrum wrongly used the exemption on two homes for years, improperly saving her tens of thousands of dollars, according to a Detroit News report.

'Finding what home is to you': How students celebrate Juneteenth at MSU

MSU students reflect on the importance of the Juneteenth holiday and university support.

'It's what we fight for': thousands gather in Lansing to celebrate Pride

On June 17, thousands of Michiganders flocked to Lansing to attend this year’s Pride celebration in Old Town. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, having the space to celebrate each person’s identity is what makes Pride so important.

Students discuss recent train derailments, safety at East Lansing

With the influx of tragic train derailments flooding the news, MSU students discussed how these events have impacted their opinions on East Lansing's railroad systems.

Netflix not-so-chill: Students discuss streaming service's crackdown on password sharing

In May, Netflix announced that subscribers who want to have an extra member on their account must pay $7.99 a month or transfer an existing profile to the account. For MSU students like neuroscience sophomore LaMonica Reeves, who uses her parents' account, the policy crackdown may mean losing access to her favorite films and TV.

MSU passes salary increases, makes good on president’s promise

Michigan State University’s board of trustees passed salary and benefit increases Friday, making good on promises made by interim-president Teresa Woodruff earlier this year, who said increasing compensation amid inflation was a “top priority” for her temporary tenure.

MSU board renews hope for swim and dive reinstatement with new pool

The university is offering a deal to advocates for the controversially-cut swim and dive program: raise $26.5 million by October, and the teams are back.

MSU board approves increased parking fees and fines

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved increasing fines incurred for violating parking rules on campus at their meeting Friday, June 16. MSU Police and Public Safety Spokesperson Dana Whyte told The State News the increase will raise funds for further physical security measures on campus.

Family of Alexandria Verner files intent to sue Michigan State University

The family of one of three students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University has filed an intent to sue the university in the Michigan Court of Claims. 

Former MSU trustees call for Byrum’s resignation over misused tax exemption

Two former Michigan State University trustees have called for the resignation of current trustee Dianne Byrum following a news report detailing her years-long improper use of a state tax exemption. Wednesday evening, Byrum told The State News she was unaware of the wrongdoing until it was brought to her attention by The Detroit News. She said she has since “taken immediate steps” to correct any issues.

Ex-business dean expands lawsuit to include MSU board, general counsel

The suit previously named seven MSU administrators – Interim President Teresa Woodruff, former President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko, Title IX Coordinator Nicole Schmidtke, Title IX Investigator Allison Towe, Interim Associate Provost Ann Austin and university spokesperson Emily Guerrant – who Gupta alleges plotted his August 2022 removal as part of a scheme to best position Woodruff for the presidency.

MSU wants alcohol on gameday, but sees “very low” chance of sales by football season

MSU 'Swift Squad' members reflect on Eras Tour experiences

Even with The Eras Tour featuring a marathon 44 songs, spanning nine eras, over the course of two nights of approximately 180-minute shows, fans were ‘Ready for It’ and left wanting more of Taylor Swift’s performance in Detroit. Swift brought the highly anticipated tour to Ford Field on June 9 and June 10, attracting a combined 130,000 concertgoers. 

MSU board to vote on parking fines increase

MSU's Youth Equity Project works to reduce disparities among marginalized communities

MSU's YEP program works to reduce disparities and advance the overall well-being of marginalized youth and families through community-driven research. 

MSU Police and Public Safety, MSU Parking to receive their own, updated websites

MSU receives two new websites for information on police and parking services.