The North American Indigenous Student Organization, along with students and alumni, marched across campus in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday. They held signs while chanting “Hey hey, ho ho, Columbus Day has got to go” and “MSU, rent is due!”
MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities installed hundreds of new classroom door locks over the summer. This latest update marks the end of a year-and-a-half long lock installation process prompted by the campus shooting that killed three and injured five students in February 2023.
Some universities have been able to land on a clear-cut, seemingly ironclad defense of their decisions not to divest from Israel — the law. MSU hasn’t been one of them.
The North American Indigenous Student Organization set up camp on MSU campus to honor their ancestors and demand that the university acknowledge its role in the erasure of Indigenous people. The protestors have a list of demands for the university.
Students walked out of class Friday for a study-in at the Hannah Administration Building, where they sat in the lobby of the Office of the President to protest what they described as MSU’s complacency in genocide. This was the latest in students' efforts to call on MSU to divest from Israel and other entities funding the nation since the war began last year.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University held their general assembly meeting Thursday, where they debated whether to vote on a bill that would reaffirm support for divestment.
Current Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement Vennie Gore will become the university’s executive vice president for administration, according to a campus email from the president.
Although the Nassar documents reveal a troubled past, they aren’t a reflection of MSU today, university leaders say. The State News met with MSU’s president and leaders of campus programs aimed at preventing sexual misconduct to discuss how the university has changed since Nassar’s abuse thrust it into national scrutiny.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan’s attorney general to advise her on demands that she remove two controversial members of Michigan State University’s board.
Handie, a fast-casual Nigerian restaurant, is bringing a new flavor to East Lansing. The eatery opened last month and features a diverse menu of authentic Nigerian specialities such as Jollof rice, suya and fufu and egusi.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alongside Board of Trustees candidate Rebecca Bahar-Cook, spoke at an event hosted by the MSU College Democrats. They endorsed the Harris-Walz campaign, spoke of the importance of voting and encouraged students to get involved with the election.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stopped by her former sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, in her visit to MSU campus Tuesday. She spoke to the members about the importance of voting.
Pro-Palestinian students and supporters gathered at Beaumont Tower Monday evening to commemorate one year since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel and reflect on the lives lost in the year since. The event served as a space for attendees to remember and reflect on the more than 40,000 people who have been killed in Gaza and surrounding areas, and to reiterate demands for MSU to divest from Israel.
Pro-Israel students at MSU gathered at The Rock Monday night to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack by Hamas. Attendees were led in prayers to bless the Israeli Defense Force, protect the remaining hostages held by Hamas and protect the state of Israel.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain stumped for the Harris campaign at MSU on Sunday. Sanders highlighted the need for everyday Americans to stand up in the face of growing wealth inequality to demand change.
Project 2025, an outline for a conservative transformation of the federal government, has become one of the most visible subjects of debate this election cycle. At MSU, its implementation could spell changes to access to financial aid, what students learn in class and how Title IX violations are enforced.
Student organizers at MSU have been collecting signatures around campus to demonstrate sufficient student interest in making election day a holiday. Operating outside the typical administrative processes, however, they face an uphill battle in amassing the necessary political willpower.
Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement Vennie Gore apologized for his 2018 comments that minimized the abuse of disgraced ex-university doctor Larry Nassar. In an email to students, he wrote “Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I don’t. That day, I did not get it right.”
The former chair of Michigan State University’s Faculty Senate, Jack Lipton, is suing the Board of Trustees. He argues that Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno retaliated against him for comments he made criticizing one of them and incorrectly characterized the comments as racist.
Rideshare apps have proved to be a popular way for students to get around campus and East Lansing, but getting into a stranger's car can sometimes lead to uncomfortable or frightening situations for passengers. Though data shows using rideshare is overwhelmingly safe, there are ways to be best prepared.