Crunchy’s earns national recognition as a top college bar

Crunchy's Burgers & Beer was ranked in The Athletic's Top 10 College Bars in 2025.

Students feel budget cuts in the classroom

Though MSU has contended its sweeping budget cuts will be executed carefully, so as to "protect" the student experience, undergraduates have noticed changes in the classroom upon their return to campus this fall.

East Lansing City Council defers second reading of police oversight ordinance

The proposed changes to the ordinance will be revisited at the ELIPOC meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for discussion ahead of the Oct. 21 city council meeting, where the second reading will take place. 

MSU hired lawyers with conflicting loyalties, Brenda Tracy says

In a new federal court filing, Brenda Tracy said the law firm representing MSU has an unavoidable conflict of interest in the case.

MSU seemingly ‘spared’ from anticipated international student decline

International student enrollments at Michigan State continued to slightly decline, but the university was largely spared from the sharp decline in enrollment some advocates had projected.

‘Professor watchlists’ are a thorn and threat for some MSU faculty

Databases of controversial university professors worry some Michigan State faculty and provide legitimacy for the Trump administration's assault on higher education.

How a lecture on Israeli theater became a flashpoint for campus speech

When an Israeli artist lectured on campus, student government called it ‘highlighting’ of ‘IDF personnel’

MSU urges students groups to change mission statements amid DEI review

East Lansing city council hopefuls debate downtown chaos, sanctuary status in forum

Questions ranged from maintaining East Lansing’s status as a sanctuary city, increasing downtown safety and solutions for balancing the city’s budget.

New food bank opens in The Union

The "self-serve market" is open three days a week in the garden level of The Union

MSU researchers honored for unexpected cancer treatment breakthrough

The recognition comes as MSU and its Big Ten peers advocate for their societal value in the face of the Trump administration's higher education crusade and its cuts to federal funding for university research.

East Lansing deliberates police oversight amid accusations of excessive force

Debate over proposed changes has marked recent council meetings and continues to loom over the investigations into multiple viral incidents.

East Lansing next stop for Sheetz expansion in Michigan

The Pennsylvania-based gas station and fast-food chain will open at 111 E. Saginaw St., following debuts in Romulus and metro Detroit.

MSU Faculty Senate votes to support Lisa Cook despite fears of backlash

MSU's Faculty Senate said it supports embattled Federal Reserve Governor and MSU professor Lisa Cook's right to due process, though one faculty member expressed concerns that doing so could draw President Trump's ire.

Body found behind Division Street Garage

The department will be issuing a press release later today with more information, a lieutenant said.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a new era for MSU Campbell Hall and the Honors College

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, Sept. 12, with MSU faculty, staff, students, alumni and donors marks a new era for the Honors College and Campbell Hall, which reopened in August following a $37 million renovation project.

As Hope Duncan's trial ends, the results remain unclear

The case against a former Michigan State University student charged with making threats against the school has ended, but the results remain unclear thanks to a state law that protects young offenders.

No foul play believed to be involved after body found on campus

Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety officers and East Lansing Fire Department paramedics responded to a medical emergency outside of Parking Ramp 6 and attempted life-saving measures at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Coca-Cola stays on top after Pepsi deal fizzles out at MSU

Michigan State University will continue its relationship with Coca-Cola after contract negotiations with Pepsi fell through. The decision was driven by sales data and vendor agreements.

ASMSU passes bills on student psychiatric services, late-night dining

The Associated Students of Michigan State University passed bills at their general assembly meeting Thursday calling for the reinstatement of laid-off MSU psychiatric staff and increased late-night dining options.