MSU won’t say if results of Tucker accuser leak investigation will be released
Their silence leaves much unclear, including who is and isn’t complying with the investigation, how long it will take, how much it will cost, how the findings will be delivered and if the results will ever be made public at all.
How one muralist is uniting Lansing with one brushstroke
“In Lansing specifically, I feel like we’ve had a self-esteem problem for a little bit,” Pulver said. “It’s been fun to see us coming around to the other side of that and a renewed gritty sense of pride in our city. That’s something I deeply relate to and want to convey. To be able to do that in my hometown is something that’s really cool for me.”
ASMSU ends door-to-door campaigning, discusses university plans and sextortion at meeting
ASMSU voted on bills about campaigning policies and the value of student voices on the Presidential Search Committee at their meeting on Oct. 5. They also heard presentations from the provost on academic goals and an MSUPD detective on the dangers of sextortion.
New MSU program will eliminate tuition costs for eligible students starting next year
Thousands of incoming Spartans will have their tuition covered for up to eight semesters, thanks to MSU's new financial aid program, Spartan Tuition Advantage. To be eligible, students must be citizens or permanent U.S. residents, qualify for in-state tuition, be Pell Grant eligible and have a household income of $65,000 or less.
An in-depth look into the life of a tree on MSU's campus
In 2020, Michigan State University adopted a tree replacement policy that calls for every tree removed from campus to be replaced on a one-for-one basis.
MSU president search firm says Tucker scandal has not affected applications
John Issacson, the chair of the national executive recruiting firm running MSU’s search for a new president, released a statement Monday pushing back on speculation that the recent firing of former football coach Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations has affected the search.
MSU trustee, search committee chair concedes to president search criticism
Trustee and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dennis Denno released a statement saying he “misspoke” last month when he said the Board of Trustees may ultimately select a candidate who doesn’t receive the committee’s endorsement. Denno's statement followed multiple criticisms from MSU faculty and students regarding his comments, some of which he addressed in the statement.
FRIB will put $115 million toward High Rigidity Spectrometer project
The FRIB's $115 million it received through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science will fund its High Rigidity Spectrometer project. The project has been identified as key in advancing nuclear science research.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy comes to Lansing, answers questions from Michigan voters
2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Lansing for a ‘meet and greet’ with Michigan voters. Kennedy discussed aspects of his campaign platform and answered questions from attendees.
Report: Tracy files emergency restraining order against former MSU football coach Mel Tucker
Brenda Tracy filed an emergency restraining order against former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker yesterday to prevent him from releasing more of Tracy’s private text messages.
Lansing community organizations provide free Narcan, strive to reduce opioid overdose
Community organizations across the greater Lansing area have introduced boxes and vending machines to supply free Narcan kits. Their goal is to reduce opioid overdose in the city.
Right to Read Week: Librarians and bookstore owners discuss intellectual freedom
October 1-7 celebrates Right to Read Week in Michigan, a time dedicated to promoting intellectual freedom and advocating against book bans in schools and libraries across the state.
ASMSU passes bill advocating for importance of student, faculty voices on presidential search committee
The Associated Students of MSU passed a bill advocating for the university's presidential search committee endorsements to have approval from all faculty and students on the committee. The bill follows the faculty senate's and interim president's similar pushback against comments from the chair of the search committee.
MSU: It’s over for swim and dive
MSU says it's too late for the reinstatement of swim and dive. Its proponents disagree.
MSU students rally at the Capitol for greater food security on Michigan campuses
On Oct. 4, MSU students rallied alongside Michigan legislators for the introduction of the Hunger Free Campus Bill into the Michigan House.
Former MSU coach Tucker won't attend hearing, says Tracy misled investigators
Tucker, who is being accused of sexual harassment by a rape survivor and advocate who previously worked with him and his team, won’t be at the hearing. Neither will his attorneys.
Gender equity review shows inadequacies, inequalities in MSU athletics
An independent review of MSU's athletic department found that female athletes did not receive as much financial assistance and had less access to sports-related resources in proportion to their male counterparts. The report also noted complaints of inferior brand materials, subpar facilities and scheduling conflicts. MSU will use the review to bring the department to "full Title IX compliance" by the 2026-2027 school year.
Becoming one community: ASMSU hosts a forum for city council candidates
ASMSU, in collaboration with MSU Vote, a campus committee focused on increasing student voter turnout, hosted a forum for the East Lansing city council candidates on Tuesday night for students to learn more about their city officials.
A national emergency alert will go off today on your phones. Here's what to know
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be testing its Wireless Emergency Alerts and Emergency Alert System today at 2:20 p.m. The WEA alert will be broadcast across all mobile cell phones across the country, and will sound a tone and vibration "similar to when your phone receives an Amber Alert." Scheduled simultaneously, the EAS portion of the test will last one minute on televisions and radios.