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.

MSU starts alcohol sales at Spartan Stadium this Saturday

Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium will now allow alcohol sales, just in time for Saturday’s football game against Washington. 

MSU alumnus Aaron Foley's 'Boys Come First' book adapting into TV show

In May of 2022, Michigan State University and the State News alumnus Aaron Foley debuted his book "Boys Come First," a novel exploring the lives of three gay friends from Detroit. Now, the book has reaching new heights, after Amazon bought its rights with the intention of adapting it into a TV series. 

Construction on student recreation center begins, sparking cost concerns and hope for swim and dive

Construction has started on MSU's new Student Recreation and Wellness Center to be finished in February 2026. With it comes new hope for the reinstatement of MSU's swim and dive team and concerns over the student fee attached to the project.

Blue Owl Coffee relocates to Trowbridge

The rumors are true: Blue Owl Coffee, a staple for Michigan State University students and East Lansing residents, is moving from Ann Street to Trowbridge Road after five years. The Ann Street location will close during Thanksgiving break and the new location will officially open as an up-and-running coffee shop on Dec. 1st.

How 'man on the street' interviews are becoming more intrusive

If you've scrolled through TikTok or Instagram in the past few months, you may have come videos that involve enthusiastic influencers running up to a random passerby, shoving a mic in their face and then asking a slew of questions, like "how much rent do you pay," or "can you rate how attractive this girl is?" MSU legal experts and students weighed in on whether the trend is an invasion of privacy or not.

MSU Trustee Dianne Byrum calls for investigation of Tucker accuser leak

Michigan State University Trustee Dianne Byrum has called on the university to "thoroughly investigate" allegations that the identity of the woman accusing football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment was leaked to the press.

Why did it take MSU so long to act on Tucker? Here’s what we know

MSU leadership knew a complaint had been filed against Tucker in December. Why did no one do anything about it?

Professors navigate use of artificial intelligence in the classroom

With MSU not having a set policy on the use of generative AI in the classroom, professors were entrusted with creating their own plans on whether to exclude or embrace the technology. “(It) requires an almost complete rethinking of how education works,” one professor said.

Collegiate Recovery Community students face challenges with dorm-living

Members of MSU's Collegiate Recovery Community have designated dorm floors to provide them with a safe and supportive living environment. But when these spaces are shared with non-CRC students who did not know they would be living on substance-free floors, challenges arise.

MSU president search continues in secrecy, under scrutiny

As the search for MSU's next president continues, almost everything about it remains a secret. Members of the search committee say the confidentiality is an asset, but the community and experts say it's a cause for concern.

Tucker accuser says leak forced her to come forward with sexual harassment allegation

Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who accused MSU head football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment, said she was forced to come forward because her identity was leaked to the media by a "outside party." 

International students discuss workplace culture shocks

Across the globe, many countries have different workplace customs and expectations that dictate how employees can balance their work and social lives. For many international students at Michigan State University, American workplace expectations can often require an adjustment.

Broad Art Museum showcases new exhibits at fall opening party

MSU's Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum kicked off the year with its fall opening party on Friday. The event introduced the museum's four new unique exhibits to the public.

Claimant Brenda Tracy responds to Tucker's statement, accuses him of attempting to impede investigation

Brenda Tracy, the survivor and advocate who filed a sexual harassment report that led to the suspension of MSU football coach Mel Tucker, refuted Tucker's statement about the ongoing investigation. "This is just more of the same DARVO, deflection, victim blaming and lies that I’ve been dealing with now for months," she wrote on social media.

MSU coach Tucker responds to harassment claims, calls allegations 'character assassination'

Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker has released a statement responding to allegations of sexual harassment.

'Confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken': MSU Interim President shares statement following Tucker controversy

In an email to the MSU community Monday afternoon, Interim President Teresa Woodruff addressed concerns regarding MSU's process to suspend football coach Mel Tucker. Woodruff wrote that "confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken."