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MSU students find joy in campus’s furry friends

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One essential for Spartans to pack for a walk around campus: a bag of nuts. At least for Michigan State University zoology junior Margaret “Maggie” Babiarz, this is a must-have item. The influence being her love for one animal in particular, the MSU squirrels. “Personally, I carry nuts in my backpack all the time,” Babiarz said. “When I’m walking to class, I can feed a squirrel, and I think a lot of people have been doing the same.”

Not only is she a friend to the squirrels, but “Madam President of the Squirrels,” according to her Instagram bio.

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students walk through MSU green space and sit on grass while studying

MSU students see end-of-year shift in outdoor space use

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s spring weather returns, final exams approach and graduation nears, students at Michigan State University are stepping outside to study. Instead of relying solely on indoor spaces like the MSU library and the Union, many are choosing outdoor locations such as the Beaumont Tower lawn, outdoor benches and local café patios.

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Korean-style runway brought to MSU 

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Vibrations from a JBL speaker turned all the way up, playing a range of pop songs like “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea to trending songs like “DRACULA” featuring JENNIE, played over an audience watching teams race around the court at Michigan State University’s IM Circle. This was not a basketball game, but a fashion show with a makeshift runway made from red duct tape on the floor and traditional Korean clothing hung on foldable clothing racks in the corner. “I thought it would be like a fashion show already set up, but, like, honestly, I think it was more fun that we made everything,” said Andy Lee, MSU sophomore in the Korean program, who wasn’t sure what to expect with a fashion show on a court. It was all part of the MSU Korean Program’s Hanbok Remix on March 13. Where participants ran around in teams to create their own fun modern twist to the hanbok and show it off on a runway.

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MSU Surplus Store sells hidden gems of Spartan history

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The Michigan State Surplus Store & Recycling Center has been salvaging and recycling pieces of MSU materials, equipment and history for more than 100 years. But the university’s surplus repurposing efforts didn’t start as a brick and mortar store. The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan recorded its first sale of surplus material to a university professor in 1883. Since then, the Surplus Store, located at the south end of campus, has remained a vital part of the university’s sustainability efforts. 

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Is it enough? Students react to campus safety improvements.

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Campus safety is always a buzzing topic at Michigan State University. Whether it’s walking home at night, attending a late study session, or navigating life after high-profile threats, students want to know that their campus is secure. But do they believe MSU is doing enough? “The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) has taken significant steps to enhance security across campus.” 

Said Nadia Vizueta, an MSU DPPS communications representative. The new Security Operations Center now operates 24/7, staffed by 12 full-time employees and a supervisor.


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Club sports bring students together

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At a university known for its Big Ten athletics, Michigan State students are also finding community, competition, and connection through club sports.