Campus News

Will the Wellness and Recreation Center improve student life?

By |

When the Wellness and Recreation Center opens on the Michigan State University campus located on Cherry Lane Field along Birch Road in Spring 2026, students will have access to a $200 million state-of-the-art facility with 293,000 square feet of recreational space for students which includes, multiple gymnasiums, an indoor track, two classrooms, fitness studios and even a climbing wall.

The building replaces the aging IM West a 14,500-square foot fitness center located next to Spartan Stadium.

But is it necessary? Some students aren’t so sure.


Warning: Undefined array key "youtube_url" in /home/newsjrn/public_html/wp-content/themes/Largo-master/partials/content.php on line 44
Campus News

Still Spartan Strong: MSU community comes together to heal two years after tragedy

By |

It’s been two years since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University that took the lives of three students and left five others seriously injured. Since then, Feb. 13 is known now to the MSU community as a day for healing without classes or school events.

Arts & Entertainment

Feb. 13 anniversary exhibition highlights ‘artivism’ against gun violence

By |

In remembrance of Michigan State University’s tragic shooting on Feb. 13, 2023, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum showcased a week-long exhibition called “Art in the Aftermath.” This “activist tribute” showcased paintings, sculptures, spoken word and audience art stations that expressed how MSU and the wider community were affected by gun violence.

Campus News

MSU students suffering due to lack of mental health services

By |

Health and Wellbeing Executive Director Alexis Travis and Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Director Swapna Hingwe raised awareness about counselor shortages and rising suicide rates at Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 25. With MSU reaching a record-high enrollment of more than 52,000 students, Hingwe stated that the growing student population has created an overwhelming demand for mental health support. “CAPS Connect appointments have increased by nearly 118%, initial consultations by nearly 42%, drop-in visits by 28% and crisis calls by 28%,” Hingwe said. “These escalating demands are obviously placing significant pressure on our staff.”

Hingwe reported that anxiety is a primary factor in this demand, as it has become a significant issue for MSU students.

Campus News
A person walks in front of the Communication Arts & Sciences Building past "vote here" signs.

Gallery: Scenes from the voting center at WKAR

By |

Public media station WKAR served hosted a voting center for early in-person voting and same-day voter registration in the Communication Arts & Sciences Building. East Lansing election workers ran the voting site, helping residents vote starting Oct. 21. On Election Day, many Michigan State University students were able to register to vote and cast their ballots at the site.

Campus News

Leasing Season: Finding The Perfect Off-Campus Home

By |

It’s leasing season at Michigan State University, and the rush is on. As students settle into the fall semester, house-renting companies and apartment complexes are gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year, with leases for the 2025-26 school year already flying off the market. From apartment tours to lease signings, the housing hunt is in full swing, and students are pressured to secure their ideal living situation before the best spots are taken. With high demand and limited options, finding the perfect off-campus home seems more competitive than ever. With over 50,000 undergraduate students at MSU, many students often begin searching for living arrangements in East Lansing almost a year in advance.

Agriculture

Michigan State University Breaks Ground on a New Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center 

By |

EAST LANSING – Michigan State University’s Kellogg Farm purchased its first cows in 1928. Since then, not only has the dairy farm become a staple in dairy cow research, it has also helped Michigan become the state with the highest production of milk per cow and the best milk quality in the nation. First year MSU veterinary school student Megan Grusczynski spent time working at the dairy farm as an undergraduate student to gain experience before veterinary school. “The hands-on experience with the dairy cows was the best part of working there,” Grusczynski said. “And then just overall seeing how you can improve their efficiency to have the highest milk production while also keeping them as healthy as they can be.” 

Not only did Grusczynski work at the dairy farm, but she also spent time as an undergrad doing research under Professor Andres Contreras.