What is it about women's figure skating that makes these athletes so successful, yet psychologically wrought? The answer lies in a tradition of training young women -- children, really -- in a manner that breaks down mental well-being to build the ultimate athlete.
Congratulations Matthew Stafford; you’re a Super Bowl champ.
Look, we've all been there — the morning after Valentine's Day. If you're in need of a morning pick-me-up after your (hopefully) wonderful evening, check out some of East Lansing's finest breakfast spots.
Women belong in sports, and the women at The State News are here to show you why.
Cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal talks the first three episodes of HBO Max's “Peacemaker.” What works, what doesn't and how does it stack up?
Are you "rebranding" yourself this year? Lifestyles reporter Lily Guiney is not and here's why:
Fashion: looking good and feeling fine. Features reporter Raenu Charles counts down the greatest style icons who made 2021 worth dressing our best.
Check out why cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal deemed "Spider-Man: No Way Home" a "perfect movie" (spoiler alert!).
Who doesn't love a good scandal? There's certainly no shortage of them in Michigan politics. Check out the top seven political mishaps that happened this year.
Each semester, The State News publishes a diversity report in an effort to be transparent with our audience about the demographics of our staff.
Need a gift idea for a loved one this holiday season? Look no further. Public health reporter Raenu Charles shares six, local businesses where you can find a gift for anyone on your nice list.
"If music is supposed to make it easier to comprehend and articulate things that tie us in knots, 'Red' is the encyclopedia of heartbreak," writes features reporter Lily Guiney.
For a self-proclaimed "show about nothing," "Seinfeld" left quite the long-lasting legacy. Check out state government reporter Sheldon Krause's thoughts on the show's impact.
Growing up in Detroit, I listened to an unhealthy amount of Motown, and "An Evening With Silk Sonic" brought me back to the days my family and I would listen to Stevie Wonder with its beautiful funk and R&B sound. Feel free to call me an old head, I just enjoy good music.
"Balancing life between school, a job and military is extremely difficult and can be too much to handle at times, but I know it's nothing compared to the horrors other veterans have seen," writes city of East Lansing reporter Noah Edgar. Check out the rest of his column here.
"In addition to Michigan cultural references, the show is downright one of the funniest works of entertainment I’ve ever seen," writes sports reporter Jenna Malinowski on why "Detroiters" should be your next big television binge.
"Because of the instability presidential systems create and the constant crises of governing, the U.S. would be smart to adopt a parliamentary-style system, so the governing coalition is always aligned with the current chief executive," international relations reporter Dan Netter writes.
This one is for you, Bachelor Nation. Features reporter Lily Guiney talks the premiere episode of Michelle Young's "Bachelorette" season.
Looking for some tunes to get you in the fall mood? Look no further. Environmental reporter Jack Armstrong details why Detroit native J Dilla will "complement your fall perfectly."
"As human beings, it’s natural to be uncomfortable with things we’re not familiar with," writes public health reporter Raenu Charles. "We have preconceived expectations and biases. That’s just part of the human experience. However, as journalists, it’s our responsibility to put those expectations aside and report on what’s actually going on in front of us. We owe it not just to our readers but also to our sources, who trust us to represent them fairly."