Newcomers to MSU welcomed by hispanic community

The reception was hosted by Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU, an organization for MSU’s Latino students.

Spartans prepare to show their spirit at Homecoming parade

By Jasmin Rojojasmin.rojo@statenews.comFor the MSU community, staff members, faculty, students and volunteers join together to present a great homecoming parade.This year, MSU’s homecoming parade shines a light on “Spartans Make Headlines.” Beginning at 6 p.m.

MSU police recommend international students review US laws

With each new year comes a new class of international students who might be unfamiliar with American laws, and it’s a joint effort between MSU police and the Office for International Students and Scholars to educate them on laws, specifically those involving traffic and alcohol. OISS Director Peter Briggs said students are required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year, but his office also facilitates weekly sessions that discuss different topics about life in the U.S.

Students, faculty hosted reading to recognize Banned Books Week

It is a beautiful day to read out loud, even if it is a banned book. As part of the Banned Books Week, students and faculty gathered in front of the patio of the MSU Library to read out loud passages of their favorite banned books on Tuesday.

MSU joins alliance to make minority graduation rates a priority

E.L. Jimmy John's locations report credit card data security breach

Students who purchased food from Jimmy John's in East Lansing between June and August should be on the alert for becoming victims of credit and debit card fraud, as the franchise announced today it became aware of "a possible security incident," at some of its stores, including two in East Lansing.

Sparty competing in Capital One Mascot Challenge

Sparty will be competing in the Capital One Mascot Challenge again this year.The Capital One Mascot challenge is a contest where fans vote for their favorite mascot. The winning school will get a $20,000 scholarship toward its mascot program.

MSUFCU named best workplace by Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press has named the MSU Federal Credit Union number one in the large-employer category

MSU ranks as No. 24 on Spotify's list of top 40 musical universities in America

Spotify notes some of the most popular artists among MSU students include Lana Del Rey, Kanye West and Drake

MSU pushes vaccines in competition against other universities

MSU has joined the ranks of 13 Michigan colleges competing in the “Flu Battle.”

Wharton Center program connects area kids to performing arts

The program is a scholarship fund established by Wharton Center to provide free tickets to local youth.

MSU students bussed to New York City for weekend climate march

Members from MSU Greenpeace took a charter bus to Sunday’s rally, organized to draw the attention of the delegates attending Tuesday’s U.N. Climate Summit.

Farm to table

The East Lansing Farmer's Market sets up every Sunday in Valley Court Park through October. Get to know three of the vendors who create fresh products and have Spartan roots

MSU Debate team starts season strong by qualifying for quarterfinals in Georgia State tournament

The MSU Debate team

East Lansing to test upgraded parking meters

The 300 block of Albert Avenue will test 10 new, modern parking meters for six months.

MSU domestic violence expert calls issue a 'pandemic' in society

Planetarium begins fall semester shows with new projectors

The audience was able to virtually visit each of the planets and learn a little bit about all of them.

MSU, Lansing area alike celebrate International Day of Peace

Community members came out to various events to recognize the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated on September 21. The day was designated by the United Nations in 1981 as an attempt to send the message across the world that we need peace, said Lynn Bartley, president of the Greater Lansing United Nations Association.

Former MSU research wins Ig Nobel Prize

A former MSU doctor was recognized last week for his part in a unique research study that showed that salt-cured pork may be an effective way to stop severe nosebleeds.

Professionals celebrate American Business Women's Day

Today marks the 31st American Business Women’s Day, and MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business continues to play its part in supporting women in business. “Talent, energy, new ideas, (and) innovation,” are what American Business Women’s Association Executive Director Rene Street said women bring to the business workforce and why they deserve to be recognized. American Business Women’s Day was created when President Ronald Reagan signed a joint Congressional resolution in 1983, Street said.