Netflix "Queen Cleopatra" docuseries sparks conversation on representation, historical accuracy

Season 2 of Netflix's new docudrama series, "African Queens," has been the subject of controversy across social media for its casting of Black actress Adele James as the Egyptian monarch Cleopatra. MSU film and media experts discuss the backlash and the importance of representation in film when non-traditional artists portray historical figures.

MSU healing fund denies assistance to male Nassar survivor

David Batterson, a survivor of disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, applied to receive support from a Michigan State University fund for counseling and mental health services, but he was rejected.

MSU researchers successfully sequence Michigan tart cherry genome

MSU agriculture researchers successfully sequenced the tart cherry genome to find which genes assist with late blooming. The resulting genome sequence was "beautifully complex" and can make the breeding of related species more efficient.

Students discuss ASMR as a mental health tool, how they find relief

While scrolling on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, many social media come across strange "sensory" videos that often involve a microphone, food and soothing voices. The calming, tingly effect some people experience while watching them is called autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR. For people like Michigan State University psychology senior Jane Carter, ASMR can be used to help her feel calm and focused.

MSU, Michigan Tech, Van Andel Arena announce four-year Great Lakes Invitational deal

Van Andel Arena, Michigan State Hockey and Michigan Tech Hockey announced a four-year deal to keep the Great Lakes Invitational Tournament in Grand Rapids through 2026.

A.J. Hoggard and Jaden Akins to withdraw from NBA draft, return to MSU basketball

After declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft just over a month ago, starting senior point guard A.J. Hoggard and starting junior guard Jaden Akins decided they will be forgoing the draft and returning to East Lansing for another season, the program announced Wednesday morning.

'Exploring Wines and Vines': MSU Horticulture class allows students to experience a world of wine tasting

"Exploring Wines and Vines" is a horticulture course at MSU centered around the study of wine. Throughout the semester, students will get a taste of different wines while investigating the history, social, cultural and economic impacts of the wine industry. Course professor Gregory Lang said learning about wines is a "lifelong process" for him that he loves sharing with his students.

'Stories of life': A look into MSU’s radicalism collection

MSU football announces Ford Field as final game location, decision receives backlash

MSU football announced that the final regular season game will be at Ford Field on Black Friday. The decision was met with criticism and praise from fans.

City council passes resolutions acknowledging impact of campus shooting, honors first responders

The East Lansing City Council passed four resolutions recognizing the impact of the Feb. 13 mass shooting on MSU campus. The resolutions also honored first responders, mental health professionals and city staff for their efforts during and after the shooting. 

'Completely fabricated’ Duffy Daugherty film embroiled in controversy, legal battles

An upcoming film chronicling MSU's trailblazing integrated 1965 football team is reportedly rife with fabrication and racist tropes. The source material? A book published by the university's academic press.

Two business students sue former professor, MSU administrators over required subscription

MSU business sophomores Nolan Radomski and Nathan Barbieri filed a lawsuit against former professor Amy Wisner alleging that a $99 subscription to Wisner's organization, "The Rebellion," that was required as a course material violated their religious beliefs.

MSU grad influencer apologizes for video referencing campus shooting

Students discuss isolation on MSU campus over summer months

Students discuss what it's like to be on MSU's campus during the summer semester. "Campus is really quiet ... I've only seen a couple people (here) right now," genomics and molecular genetics senior Alex Stevens said.

MSU administrators file response to ex-business dean’s “desperate” lawsuit

Michigan State University’s top administrators motioned for a complete dismissal of a lawsuit from controversial former business school dean Sanjay Gupta, describing the suit as a “desperate, last-ditch plea for this court to take on the role of super-personnel department.” Gupta’s suit alleges that seven MSU leaders defamed him in a presidential succession plot, with then Provost Teresa Woodruff ousting him for a mandatory reporting failure to best position herself to become the university president.

60th annual East Lansing Art Festival showcases work from over 150 artists

The East Lansing Art Festival returned this weekend for the 60th year. The festival drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors to celebrate diverse forms of art.

Popular party store Jonna’s 2 Go changes name

The popular party store Jonna’s 2 Go recently changed its name to Manny’s 2 Go. The store owner said he preemptively changed the name to avoid being involved in legal action.

Northern lights spotted in East Lansing, may be visible throughout the year

The northern lights were visible across East Lansing on April 27 as a geomagnetic storm hits Earth. MSU astronomy professor Horace Smith explains solar cycles and why we may see more of the aurora this year.

MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center team collects 500,000 pounds of materials during move-out

Each year during the move-out season, MSU’s Surplus Store and Recycling Center team works to collect as much unwanted material from students as they can. In a 48-hour period during this past semester's move-out, 500,000 pounds of materials were gathered from students and 155,000 were diverted from landfills.

Homeless people in Lansing feel unsupported by city, state programs

Many homeless individuals in Greater Lansing have felt unsupported by the city programs that are supposed to protect them from harmful situations, such as poor housing and cycling through hotels and homeless shelters instead of finding long-term housing in their own communities.