ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey welcomes Notre Dame for second straight home weekend
No. 4 MSU hockey is in the midst of a two-weekend homestand with a recent surge in momentum.
PODCASTS
Houselights: The worst songs ever bracket
Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe go head-to-head with their worst song lineups and duke it out with a bracket in this special one-hour long episode. It's all up to special guest PJ Pfeiffer to decide who has the worst music taste.
HEALTH
The dark side of social media: Negative content cycles, impacts viewers
Social media users can post anything on their accounts, and this content sometimes garners internet popularity or fame for certain "influencers." With large social media platforms, influencers can sway their audience on things such as what water bottle to purchase or which restaurants to visit. But this can become harmful for viewers when influencers start promoting negative things within their content, such as Liv Schmidt's unhealthy weight loss content.
SPORTS
Jayci Simon: The story behind the Paralympian’s historic journey
At seven years old, Lansing Community College student Jayci Simon was diagnosed with Geleophysic Dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism. This past summer, she helped deliver the USA's first-ever medal in mixed doubles badminton at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
FOOTBALL
MSU football lineup to feature new faces against Illinois
MSU's next game at Illinois this Saturday, Nov. 16 will look a little different, with new faces on the field due to a myriad of injuries.
PODCASTS
The 1909: Post-election classroom concerns
Host Alex Walters, along with reporters Theo Scheer and Emilio Perez Ibarguen, discuss how professors are navigating how to talk about the election with their classes amid scrutiny from the university to stay politically neutral.
MSU
Former Penn swimmer Paula Scanlan speaks at MSU, trans students unify in response
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan spoke to a small audience at Michigan State University on Tuesday evening, delivering a critique of transgender athletes' presence in women's sports and college campus's acceptance of transgender people. Outside the event, several transgender students and allies gathered for a "trans-awareness picnic" meant to inspire a sense of community and solidarity.
STUDENTS
LGBTQIA+ students are fearful after election cycle
The results of the 2024 presidential election have sparked a variety of emotions and reactions from the American public this week. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Michigan State University discuss their fears of what a Trump presidency means for them.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Inés Sotelo creating her own path with MSU women's basketball
No matter the difficulty, Sotelo is discovering her path living in a new country and learning a different style of basketball.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Hallock leads MSU women's basketball to big win over Eastern Michigan
MSU women's basketball rolled past Eastern Michigan in large part because of Theryn Hallock's 18 points.
PODCASTS
All Shades of Chocolate: Radio personality Angel Brooks speaks on career, music, faith
In this very special installment, the hosts discuss topics from life to love to music with Angel Brooks, former radio personality for 92.7 WDZZ Flint.
MSU
MSU reports meningococcal disease case, risk to campus deemed minimal
An MSU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, prompting swift action from the university and local health officials. While the risk of transmission is minimal, students are urged to stay vigilant and consider vaccination to protect against this rare but serious disease.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU women’s soccer makes history with third-straight NCAA tournament bid
For the first time in program history, Michigan State women’s soccer has secured a spot in the NCAA tournament for a third consecutive year.
MSU
Cancelling classes, group discussions: MSU faculty grapple with how to address election results amid scrutiny
MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.
BASEBALL
How the baseball radar gun got its start at MSU
Inspired by the police department's new technology for finding speeding cars, an MSU baseball coach parked a police cruiser on the field to see if it could measure the speed of a baseball throw. Fifty years later, the technology has changed the art of pitching in Major League Baseball.
COMMUNITY
MSU's creative writing program emphasizes the importance of the craft
MSU's creative writing program offers a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where writers are encouraged to grow, thrive, explore and express themselves creatively through their writing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 1 Kansas on the clock for MSU men's basketball
Michigan State men’s basketball will face its first real challenge of the season this Tuesday, Nov. 12 in Atlanta and a taste of what’s to come for a team still toying with lineups and rotations.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Comeback season has begun for MSU men's basketball
In the 2023-24 season, MSU was ranked preseason No. 4, ahead of the reigning and eventually repeating champion UConn Huskies. Now, two games into the 2024-25 season, the Spartans are on the outside looking in.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey's fourth line shows growth in 4-1 win over Ohio State
MSU hockey's young fourth forward line consisting of freshman Shane Vansaghi, freshman Mikey DeAngelo and sophomore Tommi Männistö has played consistently well through eight games this season.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Diwali Celebration brings together international community
Friday night, vibrant lights and music enveloped the MSU Union Ballroom as over 300 students gathered to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights.