New Year is brought in at Rosh Hashana

Not everyone celebrates New Year’s on Dec. 31. Some people are celebrating it starting Sept. 24 this year.

Newcomers to MSU welcomed by hispanic community

The reception was hosted by Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU, an organization for MSU’s Latino students.

Spartans prepare to show their spirit at Homecoming parade

By Jasmin Rojojasmin.rojo@statenews.comFor the MSU community, staff members, faculty, students and volunteers join together to present a great homecoming parade.This year, MSU’s homecoming parade shines a light on “Spartans Make Headlines.” Beginning at 6 p.m.

Set up for success

For prenursing sophomore Hannah Schroll, playing club volleyball is much more than just a casual hobby.

Kappa Alpha Theta to hold charity softball tournament Friday

The games will begin at 11 a.m. at Patriarche Park in East Lansing.

MSU police recommend international students review US laws

With each new year comes a new class of international students who might be unfamiliar with American laws, and it’s a joint effort between MSU police and the Office for International Students and Scholars to educate them on laws, specifically those involving traffic and alcohol. OISS Director Peter Briggs said students are required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year, but his office also facilitates weekly sessions that discuss different topics about life in the U.S.

MSU basketball player Keenan Wetzel writes short film starring former basketball player Delvon Roe

After five months of pre-production, the crew of “The Cager” has wrapped up taping the short film about a basketball player who gets injured in college. “He was supposed to be the top-10 pick in the country and gets hurt during one of his games and isn’t able to go to the pros,” Eightfold Marketing and Creative CEO and founder Nicholas Stachurski

Students, faculty hosted reading to recognize Banned Books Week

It is a beautiful day to read out loud, even if it is a banned book. As part of the Banned Books Week, students and faculty gathered in front of the patio of the MSU Library to read out loud passages of their favorite banned books on Tuesday.

MSU joins alliance to make minority graduation rates a priority

E.L. Jimmy John's locations report credit card data security breach

Students who purchased food from Jimmy John's in East Lansing between June and August should be on the alert for becoming victims of credit and debit card fraud, as the franchise announced today it became aware of "a possible security incident," at some of its stores, including two in East Lansing.

Sparty competing in Capital One Mascot Challenge

Sparty will be competing in the Capital One Mascot Challenge again this year.The Capital One Mascot challenge is a contest where fans vote for their favorite mascot. The winning school will get a $20,000 scholarship toward its mascot program.

MSUFCU named best workplace by Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press has named the MSU Federal Credit Union number one in the large-employer category

MSU ranks as No. 24 on Spotify's list of top 40 musical universities in America

Spotify notes some of the most popular artists among MSU students include Lana Del Rey, Kanye West and Drake

MSU pushes vaccines in competition against other universities

MSU has joined the ranks of 13 Michigan colleges competing in the “Flu Battle.”

Wharton Center program connects area kids to performing arts

The program is a scholarship fund established by Wharton Center to provide free tickets to local youth.

MSU students bussed to New York City for weekend climate march

Members from MSU Greenpeace took a charter bus to Sunday’s rally, organized to draw the attention of the delegates attending Tuesday’s U.N. Climate Summit.

Farm to table

The East Lansing Farmer's Market sets up every Sunday in Valley Court Park through October. Get to know three of the vendors who create fresh products and have Spartan roots

MSU Debate team starts season strong by qualifying for quarterfinals in Georgia State tournament

The MSU Debate team

UAB to host free concert Thursday

While students participate in the traditional homecoming week activities such as hayrides and ice cream at "The Rock," they can expect to find a new event that has been scheduled by the University Activities Board for later this week. A free concert will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at Morrill Plaza, featuring a band of three MSU alumni called The Hacky Turtles.

East Lansing to test upgraded parking meters

The 300 block of Albert Avenue will test 10 new, modern parking meters for six months.