Today’s weather looks a bit chilly with the high being 61 and the low being a chilly 38.
Lansing hosts return of Great Lakes Classic foosball tournament
From Oct. 2 to 5, more than 200 players gathered for the Great Lakes Classic Foosball Championships, organized by Foosball Clubs USA, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the game of foosball into schools across the country for kids. Every dollar raised from the Classic goes back into scholastic and wellness programs.
Jewish students hold a vigil at The Rock for the second anniversary of the Hamas attack.
Around 50 students from various Jewish student organizations gathered at The Rock Sunday evening to commemorate the lives of the 48 hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023. The event was organized by Spartans for Israel, MSU Hillel, the Jewish Student Union, and the Chabad Jewish Student Center. Students repainted The Rock in blue and white with the slogan “Bring them home now!” and a recreation of the Israeli flag. Organizers handed out LED candles, yellow ribbon pins, and Israeli flags ahead of a community prayer for the Israeli Defense Forces and for the safe return of the hostages in Gaza.
Safe Dining at MSU: A Look at the Allergy Program
In 2008, MSU Culinary Services began to implement signage at food stations so students knew what was in each meal. This has now evolved into a specialized allergy program with a large team of nutritionists, dietitians, managers, and executive chefs who work around the clock to ensure each Spartan has access to various food options and any necessary support. A big responsibility within MSU’s Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) is running Thrive in Owen Hall, a dining hall that is free of the nine major allergens. To maintain this standard, Thrive follows strict policies to make sure students feel comfortable while dining.
Stalking, burglary, and hate crimes rise at MSU in 2024
According to the Michigan State University 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stalking, burglary, and hate crimes were all on the rise in 2024. Released Sept. 30, the document details the university’s crime reports for the 2024 calendar year. The report includes data such as reported stalking incidents across non-campus buildings and campus residential facilities, which rose 90% from 2023 to 2024. Hate crimes nearly doubled in 2024. In 2023, six incidents were reported, mostly related to sexual orientation and ethnic bias. In 2024, however, 11 hate crimes were reported, with most involving sexual orientation and gender-based intimidation.
