African-American Student Organizations - Recap

A part from being the average African-American student on campus, minorities are a part of student organizations.

Throughout MSU'S campus, there are 650 registered student organizations and amongst those 650, there are 35 cultural organizations according to Student Life and the Caribbean Students Association.

Michigan State University Senior, Curtis Mattison is one of the many leaders in the black community involved in student organizations such as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Black Student Alliance (BSA) and E.L.I.T.E Men.

Mattison is responsible for significant roles within these organizations that have built him a individual.

“I love being a of my organizations. Being a part of these orgs not only builds me as a person, but gives me the opportunity to lend as much knowledge to the next person as I can,” said Mattison.

According to Mattison, he not only benefits from the leadership skills, but as well as the mentoring and networking connections that will remain with him throughout his collegiate and professional lifetime.

Doctoral student, Maria Martin is an active member of the African-American and African Studies Department, serving the community in ways of empowerment, sisterhood, multiculturalism and community involvement.

Michigan State University sophomore, Autumn Harrington takes part in community service projects and many team development exercises that shape her as a student on campus from African-American organizations like Dream Team and Black Student Alliance (BSA).

African-American Student Organizations - Preview

Michigan State University is home to 650 registered student organizations throughout campus. A part from the average African-American student on campus, minorities are a part of these student organizations. 

Michigan State University Senior Curtis Mattison is a member of three student groups on campus including Kappa Alpha Psi, Black Student Alliance and E.L.I..T.E Men. 

“I love being a member of my organizations. Being a part of these orgs not only builds me as a person, but gives me the opportunity to lend as much knowledge to the next person as I can,” said Mattison.

Michigan State University undergraduate alumni and current doctoral student, Maria Martin is also a strong advocate for student organizations like African-American and African Studies Department located in Wells Hall. 

"As a department we do a lot of community engagement, founded on core themes." Said Martin.

"Multicultural, inclusive and intellectual studies are used to connect students and community involvement." 

Michigan State University Sophomore, Autumn Harrington benefits most from her student organization, Dream Team; as it helps her develop cultural understandings. 

MSU Safety #1 Recap

Students on campus feel safe and secure whether that be living on or off campus.

As freshmen, Brittany Sloan and Maria Smith feel safe everywhere on campus, especially in the dorms because of the security they have around them. Between resident assistants and police, there's never a time they can't call on one or thee other for help if needed.

"When I experienced living in the dorms and being apart of the campus community I felt more comfortable," Sloan said. 

MSU students living off campus seem to feel just as comfortable and safe like Niquel Jazmyne'. Jazmyne' has safe transportation to class and back home with the CATA services. 

As community assistant, Kathryn Milarch does her job to ensure her residents are always safe with 24/7 security throughout the complex.

"We have so much seurity around us," said Milarch. 

Being cautious of your surroundings is the smartest thing to do as students on campus said Sergeant Dan Munford. As a policeman staying interactive on campus helps to keep the university safe and aware.

According to Munford,  "Awareness is the biggest and smartness thing students can do to remain safe on campus. Always leave yourself an escape route, walk in pairs, and never by yourself."

MSU police are forced to submit mandatory data to help FBI and UNC to help improve crime statistics. 

Blog News Media #1-Preview

It's almost game time for the NCAA Championship Basketball game Thursday evening in Armstrong Hall. Michigan State student, Lee Davenport gathers together with fellow Spartans to cheer on the MSU vs. Delaware tournament.


While emotions are running high and score is tied, Davenport is pumped and excited to see MSU terminate Delaware that he begins to make humorous comments to the players.


"I hate run and gun teams. They are old guys at the Rec center," Davenport said.


It's halftime and Davenport and Michigan State student Kevin Watkins discuss the possibility of MSU winning the Final Four. Davenport is convinced that if MSU wins they will not succeed in the NCAA Championship. Watkins on the other hand believes that they can win both Final Four and Championship game.


"MSU about to get the dub," Watkins said.


With 5 minutes to spare, MSU has a 19 point lead making it impossible for Delaware to catch up.

MSU wins the NCAA Tournament against Delaware with a leading score of 93-78.

Blog News Media #1-Review

It's almost game time for MSU Spartans where Delaware plays against Michigan State University. Armstrong Hall gets together in the lobby to cheer on our fellow Spartans to a victorious win. Pumped and ready to kick some butt is Lee Davenport and a huge crowd of Armstrong residents. Five minutes into the game and its already a tie score of 8-8 and Davenport makes comments suggestive to the players. "I hate run and gun teams," Davenport said. "They are old guys at the Rec center."As the game gets intense Davenport is more focused. Halftime is near and Davenport and Kevin Watkins discuss the possibility of MSU wining the Final Four. Watkins believes if MSU wins the Final Four they will win the NCAA Championship. "MSU about to get a dub," Watkins said. On the other hand Davenport believes if MSU wins the Final Four they will not succeed in the NCAA Championship. "I don't believe MSU could beat Florida. Match up problems coupled with Florida's defense. MSU has a 19 point lead and wins the NCAA Tournament with a leading score of 93-78.