2026-2027: Student journalist dedication extends far beyond the newsroom

A letter from the 2026-2027 Editor in Chief.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Confessions of a serial major-changer

Unsure of what to do with your life? Chances are you're on the right track anyway.

The winners of The State News' 'Best of East Lansing' contest

The State News' advertising and marketing department launched its Best of East Lansing contest, a Spartan-voted poll to determine MSU students' favorite restaurants, businesses and other local spots ahead of the new semester. 

GUEST COMMENTARY: Moving forward as a resilient and empowering global institution

While many faculty members have been immersed in summer writing, research projects, teaching and overseas fieldwork, the recent developments within the university's upper administration have been unexpected.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The role of faculty in university governance

Faculty need to have a meaningful say in the running of this institution. This is why structures like the Academic Congress exist. It is a vehicle to allow all faculty a voice in processes. And it is a structure designed to let leadership know how the 4,000 plus faculty feel about important issues.

GUEST COMMENTARY: MSU Board of Trustees' censure vote sets troubling precedent

Our system is built on the idea that the people give power to the government. Five of the members fail to grasp this and seem to purport that, once elected, trustees should become cogs in the system, unable to bring issues with it to public light. If we allow this model to become normalized in our country, we risk destroying what is left of independent thought and true legislative representation.

GUEST COMMENTARY: MSU deserves better than board dysfunction

Michigan State University is bigger than any trustee, faction, or personal agenda.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Real Spartans support women's athletics too

Despite multiple women's athletic programs consistently competing at a high level and ranking amongst the top programs in the Big Ten and the nation, student attendance at their events often remains low compared to many men's sports - even in cases where those programs are not experiencing the same level of success.

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.