NEWS
Put to the test
Crisp snow crunched beneath the boots of the squad of cadets as they trekked through the otherwise-silent forest of Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek, Mich.
MICHIGAN
Spring excites students, but temps expected to dip
It finally felt like spring time in lower Michigan, and some MSU students were already breaking out their shorts and T-shirts.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dueling column: Team fell short of sky-high expectations
NEW YORK — From the start, this year's team had a "Final Four or bust" mantra to them.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dueling column: Season was ultimately one to remember
NEW YORK — It's been a good year in Spartan basketball land.
BASEBALL
Baseball facing long week of tough games
MSU baseball has a busy week ahead of itself, with three midweek games and a non-conference three game series on the weekend.
SPORTS
Men's tennis team ends three-match losing streak with victories
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COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Everyone should attend a drag show at least once in their life
Everyone should go to a drag show. They’re similar to fashion shows in a way, but instead of models strutting down a runway and sporting their best bitch-face, men dress up like women, complete with hair, makeup and heels.
FEATURES
My Sister's Keeper provides women with a place to connect
When Andrea Reed came to MSU, she was looking for a place to belong, a place where she could connect with other women who had a similar past.
MSU
MSU alumna pursues passion despite difficulties
Ever since she got her first job at McDonald’s in high school, 2009 alumna Ashley Adkins knew one thing was for certain: she wanted to be her own boss.
MSU
Supplemental instruction a possibility for students in challenging science courses
MSU's undergraduate student government ASMSU has been working on designing a new tutoring program that could further assist students in difficult science courses.
MICHIGAN
DNA evidence links suspect to Cedar St. shooting
Police have uncovered DNA evidence linking Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy to the scene of hospitality business sophomore Dominique Nolff's murder, according to court documents obtained by The State News.
MICHIGAN
Rep. Mike Rogers will not seek re-election
With less than 8 months before midterm elections, the race for Michigan’s 8th congressional district was blown wide open Friday after an unexpected announcement from Republican Rep.
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball takes two in road trip
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used a surge of scoring and stellar pitching in a doubleheader Sunday afternoon to salvage a series victory over Minnesota, improving to .500 in Big Ten play.After dropping the series opener on Saturday, 4-2, the Spartans were able to win both games on Sunday, keeping the Golden Gophers scoreless in both games.
SPORTS
Empty-handed
NEW YORK — It’s been said over and over again – this MSU team has never been to a Final Four.They were 40 minutes away from one on Sunday in “the city that never sleeps,” but MSU said goodnight to their season as they fell 60-54 at the hands of UConn.
MICHIGAN
New brewing laws expected to bring local boom in craft beer industry
Gov. Snyder signed a package of bills into law March 25 that are expected to boost Michigan’s already-thriving craft beer industry.
MICHIGAN
Same-sex marriages recognized federally
Same-sex couples in the state of Michigan who were married last week now will be recognized by the federal government, according to a statement released Friday by U.S.
FEATURES
Girls walk the runway for Alpha Phi Alpha
By April Jonesajones@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnAmidst loud music and flashing lights, models strutted their stuff the runway for the MSU Alpha Phi Alpha fashion show Saturday night at Eastern High School in Lansing.This year marked the 12th annual fashion show.
FEATURES
Spartan Voice allows one student to help another
Glistening stars and colored spotlights made MSU'S International Center radiant Saturday night as students sang their hearts out in their solo performances for Spartan Voice.Spartan Voice was a UAB hosted singing contest that students had to try out for beforehand in order to perform.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
UConn knocks off MSU in Elite Eight
NEW YORK — It’s been said millions of times – this MSU team has never been to a Final Four.