My first kiss doesn’t have to be perfect and romantic. It doesn’t even have to be memorable. But it should happen because I genuinely want it to, not because I feel pressured to fit some sort of societal norm.
Throughout all of Election Day in Brody Square, students waited hours in line to re-register to vote in Ingham County. So did Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass ... on the biggest news day of the year. Here's how it went.
Being openly LGBTQIA+ is undeniably difficult. Even with legal protection and anti-discrimination laws, it can be difficult to feel safe in your community. This begs the question: is East Lansing an LGBTQ+ friendly place?
Like the students, faculty and our president, we have lost confidence in the Board of Trustees as it is currently.
It all started in the dorms last year. I was a young 19-year-old, and was sick of dining hall food. Also, I was literally quite sick – there are only so many times I can eat at Case Hall's Veg-Out.
The Residence Hall Association and Universal Pictures premiered "Bros" before regular theaters. Here's what college students and entertainment reporter Liz Nass thought of the new LGBT rom com.
We, as MSU students and journalists, have seen where the board’s priorities lie. By running to the press with rumors and creating this avoidable chaos, our elected officials have proven they’re not in a place to make any sort of decision about MSU administration. The board needs to hold a public meeting to sort this out transparently.
There’s no questioning it, East Lansing is one of the best college towns in the country thanks to its vibrant nightlife and social atmosphere. If you’re looking for cheaper drinks, fewer people or just a different atmosphere then these are three bars in Lansing you should try out.
So, did your favorite flavors make it into our top three?
Our roles as editor-in-chief and managing editor gives us the platform to share these stories directly from those who experience them. We hope it implements a layer of trust – we want you to feel comfortable sharing your stories. But we also hope to serve as role models for all the students of color at MSU. There’s a place for you in the higher seats at the organizations you dream to work for. There’s space for you at the table. Your voice belongs in that room.
Some of you have walked these four years together and some of you are just joining our journey this year. Either way, we'll continue to walk them together. I can promise you that.
We’ve re-evaluated housing, tuition freezes, in-person classes, mask requirements and more as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic. Now, it's time to re-evaluate and reinstate the swim and dive team as a varsity sport.
It's clear from the experience of the nearly 200 other cities in Michigan that allow cannabis businesses to operate that regulation works better than prohibition. That is why I am urging all voters in the township to oppose the ban. Let me tell you why.
Students looking to satisfy a late-night appetite should check out these East Lansing eateries, with carry-out, dine-in and delivery options available.
Sports general assignment reporter Jenna Malinowski takes a look at how the new additions could affect future MSU football matchups, along with the rest of the conference, as well as a look at past matchups between the Spartans and the Big Ten's two newest programs.
We are living in a time filled with many questions. The State News will continue to be there to help answer some of them for you.
We hope you keep reading after our time here is done. We hope we did well for you.
Farewell and thank you, Michigan State, my dear old friend. It’s been a privilege, a pleasure and an honor to call you home and to cover what goes on within your borders.
"Throughout 'The Batman,' I continued to see the signs, although subtle, that Paul Dano’s version of the Riddler was a spitting image of today’s online right-wing extremist," writes political reporter Dan Netter.
Campus reporters Madison Rose and Selma Cogo share their experiences as women studying STEM: "To be a woman in STEM requires a certain diligence, perseverance, and self-confidence that can only be found in those willing to face daunting challenges."