GUEST COMMENTARY: MSU’s $1 million presidential raise undermines its own budget message

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees said the doubling of President Kevin Guskiewicz’s salary was necessary for leadership stability and to avoid losing another president during a turbulent period. However, when you contrast that rationale with the university’s own financial messaging and publicly available data, the case becomes much more difficult to make

What doesn't leave with us after graduation

As I say farewell and move into the next phase of life, I will never forget what MSU has given me and how that has shaped who I am.

I spent years feeling behind, until graduation proved I was not

OPINION: Irony is shattering your sense of self

When everything is done ironically, you start to see the world differently.

The lessons James Mitzelfeld left behind

As my time as Editor-in-Chief of The State News begins to come to a close, I have found myself thinking more often about what this title actually leaves behind.

REVIEW: Noah Kahan 'Sticks' to his guns with new album

Noah Kahan drops new album April 24.

OPINION: Religious rhetoric is backfiring on the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is employing religious crusade rhetoric to justify war in Iran in an attempt to maintain the support of white evangelical protestants, a crucial part of his voter base. But this is having adverse effects, driving away many other religious groups. This is most evidently seen in his recent spat with the Pope.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Here’s why we’re suing MSU again

As The State News’ Editor-in-Chief, I’m here to explain a step our independent student publication is taking to further our mission of informing our audience about how the university operates.

OPINION: Coming to college and... coming to Jesus?

College is your time of self-discovery, but your past sometimes defines your future.

'Euphoria' Sundays are back

The newest season of "Euphoria" premiered on Sunday, April 12.

OPINION: Gen Z’s political frustrations are causing an analog counterculture

Gen Z’s frustrations with political polarization and life in the digital world have led to a new counterculture. In seeking to divert from the mainstream, they have popularized rock music, tangible media, and analog systems. This pattern is as old as time, though its most unique aspect is the technological regression in the effort to be more present.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Helping MSU students navigate the off-campus housing process

When deciding where to live for the next school year, many students find the process moves quickly and can become overwhelming. Our goal is to help students make informed decisions. Part of that work includes sharing clear information about how the housing market around Michigan State University operates.

REVIEW: Love is messy; ‘The Drama’ makes sure you feel it

'The Drama,' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, was released in theaters on April 3rd.

OPINION: The instagram revolution of archive pages

Anonymously-run digital archive pages are taking over instagram and changing the way we interact with media. Owners dedicate themselves to posting obscure, artistic and the culturally relevant content, drawing together communities with shared interests. Consequently, these pages have emerged as influential, decentralized media sources that are effortlessly authentic. 

OPINION: The "manosphere" is more prevalent than you think

The rise of anti-women podcasters and social media influencers demonstrates a worrying trend online, but also reflects a shift in perspective in the real world.

REVIEW: ‘Project Hail Mary’ shows sci-fi can be heartfelt, comical, all at once

'Project Hail Mary,' starring Ryan Gosling, was released on March 20.

OPINION: When you see yourself everywhere, you won't find yourself in anything

College is the time to branch out, but many people seem to opt for the road most traveled. We use our peers as a mirror to ourselves, a reference for how we conduct ourselves. If this pattern continues, what happens to our individuality?

OPINION: We need more unfaithful adaptations

Movie adaptations of books are often criticized either for being lazy or if they change too much from the source material. But in reality, unfaithful movie adaptations are often the most original, refreshing creations that take inspiration but add something new and meaningful in the process.

OPINION: Thinking of graduating early? Maybe reconsider

Graduating in three years comes with benefits and drawbacks.

Your MSU movie match: Which Best Picture nominee are you based on your college?

The Oscars premiere on March 15, so what's stopping you from watching one of their Best Picture nominees?