COMMENTARY
DUELING COLUMN: MSU may be down, but they are not out
Whether the odds were in their favor or not, the Spartan army of ancient Greece would back down to no challenge.
COMMENTARY
Column: MSU basketball fans will have to practice their patience this year
With MSU basketball’s freshmen class being heralded as one of the best groupings of young talent in the country and possibly MSU head coach Tom Izzo’s best recruiting class in 22 years at MSU, it’s understandable for there to be high expectations again this season for the team - but fans will have to be patient.
COMMENTARY
Letter: Join MSU's Climate Reality Project Campus Corps to make a change
Through a recent BBC News article, Matt McGrath reports that over 150 countries have made an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast No. 16 — Sportswriter and radio host-great Jack Ebling joins us
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski talk with longtime MSU sports writer Jack Ebling about his new book, MSU's chances against Michigan and a little MSU basketball preview.
COMMENTARY
Column: Shedding some light on the easy major myth
I’ll admit it: when it comes to grades, I can be an over-achiever. Usually, I’m unhappy with anything but a 4.0 and I freak out before exams and usually do just fine.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: God no longer loves the Spartans
God no longer loves the Spartans. After a year of seemingly miraculous wins and out-right luck for murky coaching decisions bailed out by the development of pro-material, MSU has hell to pay for its successes.
COMMENTARY
Letter: Trump is offensive, but Hillary has proven dangerous
Bill and Hillary Clinton are no Ma and Pa Kettle.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast #15 — The boys talk to NFL Hall of Famer Rick Gosselin
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski talk with NFL Hall of Fame writer Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News, MSU football, Cubs World Series chances and the passing of sports writer Drew Sharp.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Michigan should follow other states, legalize marijuana
The state of Michigan has the chance to be an early adopter, to help lead a movement that will undoubtedly bring legalized marijuana into the forefront of American consumerism in the near future.
COMMENTARY
Letter: Story on addition to business college not up to date
The recent State News article on the building of a new facility for the Broad College of Business is a not a completely accurate representation of the current state of the building project.
COMMENTARY
Letter from MSU Professor: My regrets on not voting
I have never regretted a vote that I have cast. Almost 50 years later, I bitterly regret the one vote I did not cast. The election of 1968 occurred in a country riven by the Vietnam War. Ultimately, almost 60,000 Americans died, more than 150,000 were wounded, more than two million Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians and others died.
COMMENTARY
Letter: Hillary is ready for the job, are you?
I’m tired. I’m stressed out. I’m ready for Election 2016 to be over. I know you are too. But now is the last time to get complacent...there is way too much at stake. We’ve dealt with “the Donald” being a candidate for well over a year now, but the end is now in sight.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: MSU season is not a success, but still filled with purpose
The hope of a midseason revival for the 2-4 MSU Spartans was probably out of reach before their homecoming bout with Northwestern.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast 14: What needs to change with MSU football?
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski discuss MSU football's loss to Northwestern and why the team won't be beat Michigan and the changes that need to be made.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: MSU football is dead for the year
The only sign of life inside MSU football came from the overly stressed co defensive coordinator.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast #13 — Can MSU beat Northwestern?
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski put MSU on alert as the Spartans are no sure favorites against Northwestern.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: The State News endorses Hillary Clinton
In a year of vast divide over patriotism, nationalism and the economic direction of the country, only Hillary Clinton has stood as the realistic candidate for president of the United States. She has delivered time and again a levelheaded approach, based on pragmatism and a nod toward bipartisanship, in her political record.
COMMENTARY
TSN Sports Podcast No. 12: Casey and Stephen breakdown MSU football's loss
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski break down MSU football's loss to BYU and the road ahead for the program.
COMMENTARY
Letter: ASMSU to revisit decision to invite presidential candidates
Spartans, During the past few days, there have been some unfortunate actions that have occurred within the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). These actions have direct implications on several of our student communities on and off campus, and for that I sincerely apologize.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Be wary of the dangers of party alliance
It's Saturday morning, there is a bitter chill sweeping through your half opened window as you roll over on your side. You curl your covers over you, hoping that it will provide you warmth. Crusty eyed, you're done hitting the snooze button for a third time, and decide to get up. You throw on your green and white and blair the sounds of Falcone Fight, waking up your roommates and the floor below you.