MSU hockey again the aggressor in exhibition shutout of Windsor

MSU hockey dominated from start to finish Friday night, outshooting Windsor 44-13 en route to a 5-0 shutout. 

Michigan cities deemed 'climate havens' aren't truly safe from climate change effects

Cities in Michigan have come to be known as 'climate havens,' places where people will be safe from extreme weather events. This may be true for now, but climate change will bring the state its own set of issues, such as flooding, gentrification and more.

Kamala Harris shores up union support in Lansing visit

Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris visited a UAW facility in Lansing Friday as part of her visit to Michigan. During a thirty minute speech, Harris affirmed her commitment to American workers and sought draw a contrast between herself and Donald Trump, saying he "will never understand" the work of autoworkers.

Preview: MSU football seeks turnaround in homecoming bout with Iowa

Coming off three straight losses and a needed bye week, MSU football can either flip the script against Iowa Saturday or drop its fourth in a row. The Spartans are at a crossroads.

Fall vibes

Absent formal policy, actions show MSU moving toward ‘institutional neutrality’

Amid heated debate about the Israel-Hamas conflict, many universities have adopted 'institutional neutrality' — formal policies that stop them from weighing in. MSU hasn't adopted such a policy, but recent actions show it's already tapping into the popular playbook.

MSU men’s basketball experimenting with new roles

With a younger roster, MSU men's basketball's upcoming season will be more experimental than in years past, mostly due to new roles for many players and four new schools in the Big Ten.

MSU men’s basketball: Strong chemistry, focused on rebounding and pace

Head coach Tom Izzo and MSU men's basketball agree their bond together is rock solid following an up-and-down season and moderate roster turnover.

Governors rally for Harris, implore students to vote at MSU Union

Five governors from across the Midwest and east coast rallied for the Harris campaign inside the MSU Union Thursday night. In their speeches, the governors outlined the stakes of the upcoming election and asked students to not just vote, but make sure those around them are doing the same.

Backline key to MSU women's soccer's 2-0 win over Wisconsin

MSU women's soccer rebounded from its first loss of the season, besting Wisconsin 2-0 Friday night. The Spartan defensive line led a complete, dominant performance.

NAISO advocates for removal of Morrill name from MSU building

The MSU undergraduate student government and the Native American Indigenous Student Organization are advocating for removal of Justin S. Morrill's name from a university building. The 1862 Morrill Act displaced countless Indigenous peoples to build universities across the U.S.

Brandon Munson: The freshman leading the backline for MSU men's soccer

When freshman defender Brandon Munson joined Michigan State University’s men’s soccer roster for the 2024 season, expectations were tempered. After all, new players arrive and compete for spots each year. But in the case of 18-year-old Munson, his impact on the team became evident far sooner than anyone anticipated.

Houselights: Favorite and least favorite fall romance films

On this episode, host Liz and guest Gabi describe their favorite (and least favorite) movies, shows and characters, many of the romance variety.

Voter guide: Who is running for MSU trustee?

Eight candidates are competing for two open seats on Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees this November, in an election that comes at a pivotal time in the university’s history.

New Spartan One-Stop streamlines student services

A new MSU department will streamline communication and support for three existing offices: student accounts, the registrar and financial aid. Spartan One-Stop is entirely virtual now, with a physical office space opening in May 2025.

At public forum, MSU trustee candidates agree on priorities, vary on approach

At a public forum, the four major party candidates for MSU trustee largely agreed on their central priorities, but had some varying approaches on exactly how to solve issues at the top of students' minds.

Stiffening run defense paramount for MSU football against Iowa

For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start. 

No. 4 MSU hockey prepares for Windsor exhibition

Ahead of MSU hockey's exhibition against a small school from Windsor, Ontario, Nightingale emphasized the importance of team maturation after last weekend's heavyweight battle. 

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' performed at Wharton

The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society brought their performance of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Cobb Great Hall. The Wharton Center also hosted a College Night for MSU students before the show began.

The 1909: An overview of the Board of Trustees candidates

Today, host Alex, along with guests Theo and Owen, takes us through the prospective candidates for the MSU Board of Trustees.