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MSU hockey acquires a forward and goaltender from transfer portal

Michigan State hockey has just received two commits out of the transfer portal: future-senior forward Jimmy Clark (from Minnesota) and future-junior goaltender Quentin Sigurdson (from Northeastern). 

CHL players impacted MSU hockey’s success

Michigan State’s freshman forwards Porter Martone, Cayden Lindstrom and Anthony Romani were the three players to arrive from the CHL, and while MSU fell short of the Frozen Four — one that saw almost 20 CHL players, including all four starting goaltenders — the trio was impactful throughout the season. Each played its role in helping MSU to its Big Ten regular-season title.

Brown invited to Seattle Storm training camp, joining VanSlooten

The Seattle Storm training camp will have multiple Spartans this spring, as Jalyn Brown joins Grace VanSlooten in battling for a roster spot.

In paint-stained dresses, an MSU alum finds her art

For MSU alum Presley Bergmooser, painting live at weddings became more than just a special event.

Cullen Potter commits to MSU hockey out of transfer portal

Future junior forward Cullen Potter has committed to the Michigan State hockey program for the 2026-27 season, transferring from Arizona State University.

VanSlooten becomes ninth Spartan ever drafted in WNBA Draft

Senior forward Grace VanSlooten capped off a storied collegiate career by hearing her name called in the 2026 WNBA Draft, cementing her legacy as just the ninth Spartan in program history to be drafted to the professional level.

Donor illegally sought to keep tabs on Tucker investigation, Brenda Tracy says

Brenda Tracy has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mat Ishbia and United Wholesale Mortgage improperly influenced Michigan State University’s investigation into her sexual harassment allegations against former football coach Mel Tucker.

'Euphoria' Sundays are back

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

MSU hockey’s Austin Baker enters transfer portal, commits to Miami Ohio

Freshman forward Austin Baker is the fourth Michigan State hockey player to enter the transfer portal, following freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and senior goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

VanSlooten, Brown prepare to see if names are called in WNBA Draft

After a historic season in East Lansing, seniors Grace VanSlooten and Jalyn Brown look to carry their Spartan success to the next level as both enter the WNBA Draft.

Three Spartans enter NCAA hockey transfer portal

Three Michigan State hockey players entered the transfer portal following its opening this morning: freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and graduate goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

Faculty, administrators warn of rating site pitfalls

As students head to sites like Rate My Professor and complete semesterly surveys to evaluate their professors, some faculty say public-facing evaluations can create the wrong incentives for instructors.

MSU women’s tennis splits weekend, beats Rutgers, falls to Maryland

Michigan State women’s tennis defeated Rutgers with strong singles performances before falling to No. 44 Maryland 4-1, with missed opportunities and serving struggles proving as major difficulties as the season nears its close.

APASO co-hosts historic convening and listening session

APASO co-hosted a historic listening session for a potential museum addition to Smithsonian, which took place at the Multicultural Center on the MSU campus on April 11, 2026

Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for U.S. envoy to Sudan at MSU Union panel

Rep. Rashida Tlaib held up notes taken during the panel discussion at the behest of an audience member, where she wrote that she would consult with fellow congresswoman Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., as well as Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., to begin discussions over restoring a U.S. envoy to Sudan. 

MSU baseball avoids series sweep, snaps losing streak to rival Michigan

Michigan State baseball salvaged a weekend series with a 10-5 win against its rival Michigan. This is the first Spartans win over the Wolverines in almost two years, and the team hopes it will give it momentum going forward.

Board split over Quinn dossier

MSU’s board is again divided, after a State News report revealed that a faction of its members have “serious concerns” with the institution’s top lawyer.

AI companion chatbots regulations are being reevaluated as they expand

As chatbot companion regulations are proposed across the U.S., an MSU professor is sounding an alarm: many of those policies lack the research needed to back them up and may carry additional risks for users.

MSU drops series to UM, eighth-straight loss to rival