Whitmer plans for paid family and medical leave in 'What’s Next' address

During her “What’s Next” address on Aug. 30, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer explained that a majority of Michiganders support paid family and medical leave so workers can spend time with their newborns, care for a sick parent or recover after a severe medical procedure. Whitmer plans to enact paid leave in a way that would ensure “people have breathing room” between the time of their leave and coming back to work. 

Homecoming Grand Marshal Molly Brennan: MSU will always be home

After being named homecoming grand marshal in this year's parade, class of 1982 alumnus Molly Brennan reflects on the role MSU has played in her life and what it means to be a Spartan.

Meet the 2023 homecoming court

There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.

What’s next for MSU football coach Mel Tucker?

Head football coach Mel Tucker has six days to present sufficient reasoning for his contract not to be terminated. If he doesn't, he will be fired on Sept. 26. 

Debunking the "frat flu": Why do students get sick when they return to campus?

As students return to campus, many fall sick with what is socially known as the "frat flu." However, a doctor can't prescribe medicine for the frat flu. So, what are students really sick with?

Black Students' Alliance hosts town hall with MSUPD chief to discuss public safety on campus

Members of MSU's Black Students' Alliance invited guest speaker Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch to answer questions regarding public safety, policing and racial discrimination on campus.

'Welcome Home, Spartans': MSU gears up for homecoming parade

MSU's homecoming parade will be on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The parade, which travels through the streets of East Lansing and campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.

Football coach Mel Tucker says 'other motives are at play' in MSU's decision to fire him

Mel Tucker has responded to MSU’s intent to terminate his employment with the university. In a statement, released by sports agent Neil Cornrich, Tucker claims MSU treated him unfairly in its investigation and that “other motives are at play” in MSU's handling of the situation.

MSU gives up controversial Duffy Daugherty book, but concerns remain

MSU has given up the rights to the controversial Duffy Daugherty biography that inspired the Black Spartans film, but the advocate who fought for this still wants to know how it was ever published in the first place.

Students react to ‘intent to fire’ Mel Tucker

Students share their reactions to news that the MSU Athletic Director 'intends to fire' Mel Tucker.

‘It’s very jarring’: MSU film students react to Hollywood writers' strikes

As the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood pass the 125-day mark, Michigan State University film students are growing uncertain about their futures. “I don't want anybody going out there thinking that they're going to just have a set position in the set job that they're going to be offered,” journalism and music performance senior Aiden Binford said. “It's very jarring. It's very unstable.”

MSU football coach Mel Tucker to be fired

MSU's Athletic Director Alan Haller intends to terminate head football coach Mel Tucker’s contract, according to a statement released today. Haller said Tucker engaged in "conduct which constitutes moral turpitude," and brought "public disrespect, contempt, or ridicule upon the University."

“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” rally promotes mental health, wellness

On Sept. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., around 2,000 Michigan citizens surrounded the Michigan Capitol for the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” rally to bring more attention to mental and public health and wellness. The main organization that held this rally was the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, or CMHA, with different associated organizations representing each county in Michigan. 

Here is what's happening during MSU's homecoming week

Students, family, alumni and faculty will join Michigan State University in the celebration of Homecoming 2023 with a host of events. The festivities will begin on Monday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 24.

MSU is investigating leak of Tucker accuser's name

MSU administration is arranging an investigation into who at the university may have played a role in leaking the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment.

MSU president, board chair refuse to say if they support investigation into Tucker accuser leak

The leaders of MSU’s administration and governing board will not say whether they would support an investigation into who at MSU may have played a role in leaking the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment.

Students discuss summer of pop culture, redefining feminism

The summer of 2023 has been a whirlwind for popular culture and feminism, with Taylor Swift's Era's Tour causing a small earthquake, "Barbie" making pink waves in the film industry and Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour projected to become the highest-grossing tour of a female artist ever. For many Michigan State University students, all three have been integral in redefining feminism, beauty and sexuality.

Brody neighborhood centralizes package center to adapt to residents' growing deliveries

Brody Hall is now the centralized location for all Brody neighborhood residents to retrieve packages. The move from several locations to just one is a result of an increase in the number of orders coming through residence halls and a decreased number of staff. 

Spartan Remix showcases campus culture at Breslin Center

AG Nessel pushes FDA to increase regulations on e-cigarettes, prevent underage nicotine addiction

AG Dana Nessel and 33 other attorneys general have recommended a four step plan to the FDA for e-cigarette regulation to protect young people from nicotine addiction.