SPORTS

MSU men's tennis Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris ranked No. 1 in doubles by ITA

Jayden Hewitt

February 7, 2024

Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris, two Michigan State tennis players who act as a dynamic duo on the tennis court, have received an honor from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, or ITA, as being ranked as the number one doubles pair in the country. This achievement marks the first time any Spartan, either as a singles player or in a doubles team, has ever been ranked No. 1 in the country in the ITA rankings, the largest ranking organization in collegiate tennis. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE

'Don't let anybody outwork you': Michigan's first Black woman Supreme Court Justice Kyra Bolden speaks at MSU

Willow Symonds

February 7, 2024

Justice Kyra H. Bolden, the first Black woman to sit on the Michigan Supreme Court, spoke at James Madison College’s second annual Black History Month Symposium on Wednesday, Feb 7th. 

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'I'm tired': ASMSU vice president of academic affairs resigns due to marginalization, isolation

Kaspar Haehnle  and  Jack Williams

February 7, 2024

"This is not a welcoming place of work and has not been for the three years I've been involved," Alissa Hakim wrote in the letter. "I am so appreciative of all the opportunities I've been granted and for all the relationships I’ve built, but it's not enough. I'm tired. I'm drained. This isn't one of those jobs where you pour from your cup and others pour back. It's a job where you have to work for everyone, even people that look at you as a monster."

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Changes to MSU student rights document make it easier to investigate policy violations, protecting those who report them

Theo Scheer

February 7, 2024

Michigan State University has made it easier to investigate a variety of policy violations and protect those who report them.

MICHIGAN

'Whiplash' actor Miles Teller visits local bar Crunchy's, some MSU students catch a glimpse

Ridhima Kodali

February 6, 2024

Michigan State University students soaked up the more forgiving weather as they lined up outside local East Lansing bar Crunchy's, waiting to meet "Top Gun: Maverick" star Miles Teller. However, not everyone was able to make it through the pear green door. 

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MSU police respond to false alarm of weapon in Engineering Building

Staff Reports

February 6, 2024

MSU Police and Public Safety officers responded to a false alarm call from someone who reported seeing a person inside of the Engineering Building holding what they thought might be a weapon this afternoon. The officers determined that the item the person was holding was not a weapon.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU and student organizations commemorate Black History Month, celebrate Black excellence with events

Demonte Thomas

February 6, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, Michigan State University and Black student-led organizations are planning to commemorate the month with a packed schedule of events. Here's the rundown.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

MSU student groups hold menstrual product drive for Gaza

Ridhima Kodali

February 5, 2024

Students United for Palestinian Rights, or SUPR, Arab Cultural Society, or ACS, and Planned Parenthood Generation Action, or PPGA, have partnered to hold a Menstrual Product Drive for Gaza until Feb. 6 in room 206 at the Michigan State University International Center. The drive is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students talk Oscar nominations, award show culture

Shakyra Mabone

February 5, 2024

With the recent release of 2023 Oscar nominations, the Academy Awards have made their way back into trending topics. And although award shows typically don't have dull moments when it comes to controversy, this year's round of film awards have stirred up discussions surrounding awareness and sexism within the entertainment industry. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU Comic Forum explores perspectives, personal stories through comic art

Stella Govitz

February 5, 2024

The Michigan State University Comic Forum transformed the university library’s third floor into a hub for comic enthusiasts, artists and scholars on during its 15th triennial convention on Saturday. From watercolor paintings with pens and paintbrushes to digital creations with a mouse, each artist had their own distinctive styles while staying true to one common theme: using art as a creative outlet.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU Ballroom Dance Team celebrates expression in 9th annual Green and White Gala

Hannah Locke

February 4, 2024

The Michigan State University Ballroom Dance team hosted their 9th annual Green and White Gala yesterday. Teams from nine different universities and studios came together to compete across different experience levels and styles of dance. 

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FAFSA recipients must wait until April for financial aid following delay

Willow Symonds

February 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced that Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FASFA, packages will be delayed until April. The delay is to fix a $1.8 billion mistake that could potentially have harmed low-income students' packages. The department's mathematic formula incorrectly overestimated the annual income of low-income students' households, meaning they would earn less than what they need in financial aid as a result of this error. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Sam x Elijah: Making Space x Taking Space’ MSU art exhibit explores Black and African identity, imagination

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

February 2, 2024

The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities held an opening reception Friday evening for its new exhibit “Sam x Elijah: Making Space x Taking Space.” Both artists were present at the event and commented on the nature of their work.

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Associated Students of MSU passes bills for more available parking, emergency contraception access on campus

Jack Williams

February 2, 2024

The Associated Students of MSU passed bills to reform campus parking, provide emergency contraception and harm reduction vending machines and expand community engaged learning at the general assembly meeting on Thursday. 

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Multiple MSU student groups withdraw from CORES and COPS coalition

Demonte Thomas

February 2, 2024

APASO, CRU and BSA have all withdrawn from the CORES and COPS coalition in the last week, citing a misalignment of objectives and lack of communication.

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MSU board approves campus infrastructure changes

Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

February 2, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved several agenda items that revise existing university policies and make changes to university infrastructure. That includes leasing two buildings on Hagadorn Road, renovating the packaging building and Campbell Hall, and revising a policy on how the university names buildings and facilities.

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MSU board to review university investments following calls for divestment from Israel

Theo Scheer

February 2, 2024

Michigan State University's board of trustees' finance committee will review MSU's financial investments, following continued calls for the university’s divestment from Israel at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting. 

STUDENTS

Students find ways to keep gift giving sustainable, affordable during approaching holidays

Hannah Locke

February 2, 2024

With many important holidays in the rear view and those like Valentine’s Day coming up, gift giving, gift wrapping and celebration is at the top of many priority lists. However, with all of these essential holiday favorites often come a dramatic increase in waste. 

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MSU board says it will voluntarily recognize Union of Tenure Stream Faculty before April board meeting

Owen McCarthy

February 2, 2024

Organizers with the Union of Tenure Stream Faculty called on Michigan State University to voluntarily recognize the union “as soon as possible,” during public comments at Friday’s board meeting. 

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MSU board presents resolution honoring Interim President Woodruff for her leadership as term set to end in March

Owen McCarthy

February 2, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees passed a resolution honoring Interim President Teresa Woodruff for her “steadfast commitment” to the university as her term comes to an end.