MSU scientists reach breakthrough in single-molecule magnet design

MSU scientist discusses her ground-breaking work with bismuth, crystals and creating a magnet.

Racial slurs posted outside Student Services Building, MSU Black Students' Alliance address issues

Michigan State University Black Students’ Alliance, or BSA, said in an Instagram post Thursday that a racial slur had been written outside the Student Services Building on June 8.

Three more shooting victims file intent to sue Michigan State University

MSU Basketball’s Joey Hauser signs two-way deal with Utah Jazz

Former Michigan State basketball forward Joey Hauser has agreed to a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, his management team confirmed on social media shortly past midnight Friday. Hauser was the only Spartan to stay in the NBA Draft from the team’s roster last season.

'Everything is happening so fast': Students, professors discuss air quality impact of wildfires

Warnings of poor air quality, like the ones recently experienced in cities like Detroit and East Lansing as a result of Canadian wildfires that first started in March, could become more frequent in a world increasingly impacted by climate change, according to MSU professors.

MSU medical student selected for NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Third-year Michigan State med student Tamarandobra “Dobra” Ogeh is gearing up to complete a one-month rotation in July with the Detroit Lions as a part of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.

Students react to imploded Titanic submersible

The Coast Guard said Thursday that the debris field found about 500 yards away from the Titanic indicates a "catastrophic implosion" of the vessel's pressure chamber. All five passengers are believed to have perished in the implosion.

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.