SPORTS

The power of perseverance: How MSU's Josh Terrill is wrestling against the odds

Archer Guanco

February 16, 2024

“The biggest lesson you can take from wrestling is no matter what happens, you can always get back up and reset and be successful at what you want to do,” Terrill said. “And that goes in life too. If something terrible happens in your life, you can get back from that you don’t have to dread that. Tough times don't last but tough people do, and wrestling makes tough people.”

SPORTS

‘Fearless’ MSU baseball team gears up for 2024 season

Jayden Hewitt

February 16, 2024

As a new season begins, high expectations continue for the team and a search for new hope begins as well. In 2023, the Spartans finished 33-22 and 12-12 in the Big Ten, as they placed seventh in the Big Ten, right behind the University of Michigan. MSU’s win total last season was the highest since winning 36 games in 2016. 

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Students are demanding divestment, but MSU says doing so isn’t practical

Alex Walters  and  Owen McCarthy

February 16, 2024

If MSU wanted to act on their demands, a complex web of outside asset managers and contractually-bound investments would put the university in a bind – without much control over its own endowment.

SPORTS

MSU wrestling prepares to face Ohio State in final Big Ten matchup of season

Archer Guanco

February 15, 2024

Michigan State wrestling returns home to Jenison Fieldhouse this Friday, Feb. 16 for the team's first home meet this month. The upcoming meet against No. 6 Ohio State will be Michigan State's final matchup against a Big Ten team. 

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MSU already spent over $500k on investigation into allegations of board chair misconduct

Theo Scheer

February 15, 2024

An outside investigation into allegations that board chair Rema Vassar violated board bylaws and university policies has cost Michigan State University $500,669.98 as of Nov. 30 2023.

STUDENTS

Amid tragedy, Spartans find solace in heartwarming moments at MSU

Amy Cho

February 15, 2024

While navigating strong feelings during the one-year mark of the Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University's campus, many students have shared their favorite moments and memories that have allowed them to focus on brighter aspects of their time at MSU.

STUDENTS

MSU students in long distance relationships celebrate Valentine's Day

Kendra Gilchrist

February 15, 2024

Many Michigan State University students are in long distance relationships, or LDRs, and are separated from their significant others by factors like attending different colleges, studying abroad or working in different cities. Celebrating the holiday with their romantic partner is not always feasible, or possible. 

STUDENTS

A 'major' commitment: MSU drum majors bend over backward for their team

Jayden Hewitt

February 15, 2024

Being a drum major is hard work, and music education senior Lacy Jewell and nursing freshman Tom McGovern know very well the difficulties – and payoffs – of being in that very position. But through the time they’ve been in this position, they’ve embraced every aspect of their role. 

COMMUNITY

MSU historian talks Malcolm X's Lansing years

Kyle O'Connor

February 15, 2024

When local history often gets lost in the textbooks, it’s important to call to mind the icons who walked the same streets we do every day, including Malcolm X, one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement. Malcom X grew up in Lansing, Michigan. Arts and humanities professor John Aerni-Flessner focused his curriculum on Malcom X and his time in Lansing within his teaching career at MSU. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU libraries participate in Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in efforts to transcribe historical letters

Kaspar Haehnle

February 15, 2024

MSU libraries hosted a Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon event in an effort to bring together community to transcribing written letters to Frederick Douglass.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'Unapologetically ourselves': Asian Pacific American Student Organization to host 21st Cultural Vogue this weekend

Lauren Coin

February 15, 2024

Michigan State University’s Asian Pacific American Student Organization is hosting its 21st annual Cultural Vogue at the Wharton Center this Saturday, Feb. 17.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Malik Hall’s career-high 29 points lead MSU men’s basketball to road win at Penn State

Thomas Cobb

February 14, 2024

Malik Hall tallied a career-high 29 points against Penn State on Wednesday night, 20 of which came in the second half. Hall finished the game going 10-for-13 from the field, a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, three assists and grabbed ten rebounds. 

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey jumps to No. 6 in USCHO rankings, Trey Augustine claims Big Ten Second Star of the Week

Madilynn Warden

February 14, 2024

 After a huge sweep for the first time since the 2019 season, the Spartans took down No. 14 Michigan and landed themselves tied at No. 5 in the USA Hockey polls, as well as No. 6 in the USCHO, jumping three spots from their previous No. 8 and No. 9 rankings, respectively. 

PODCASTS

Houselights: The polarization of Taylor Swift

One of the most famous and "polarizing" artist of the planet: the one and only, Taylor Swift! This week's episode is all about how the whole world seemingly revolves around her in some ways. From media coverage to fan engagement, we're going to talk about the impact Taylor Swift has just by simply being her. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball travels to take on Penn State after complete performance at home

Bella Johnson

February 14, 2024

The Michigan State men’s basketball team put on one of its best performances of the season with an 88-80 victory over then-No. 10 ranked Illinois. The Spartans made a statement on Saturday afternoon, but they need to carry the momentum on the road against Penn State on Wednesday night. 

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MSU community gathers to reflect on one-year anniversary of campus shooting at remembrance event

Demonte Thomas

February 14, 2024

The MSU community came together for a remembrance gathering last night to reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Feb. 13, 2023 campus mass shooting that killed three students, injured five students, and continues to affect the community. 

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Spartan advocates for gun control hope for continued reform

Ridhima Kodali

February 14, 2024

While MSU's advocates on the frontlines of rallies after the MSU Feb. 13 mass shooting have seen legislation change around guns, they believe there is still work to be done.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Healing Through Kindness & Service Event creates reflective, community spaces for Spartans

Kendra Gilchrist

February 13, 2024

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at the International Center on Michigan State University's campus and the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to participate in the Healing Through Kindness and Service Event on Feb. 13. The event, meant to help the Spartan community heal and process on the one year anniversary of the mass shooting on MSU’s campus, was organized by Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, and the Center for Community Engaged Learning, or CCEL.

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'Spartans protecting Spartans': First responders share their experiences on Feb. 13

Hannah Holycross

February 13, 2024

MSU Chief of Police Chris Rozman was at his home the night of Feb. 13 when he first got word that there was a potential active shooter on campus. Now, first responders from the night of Feb. 13 look back at their experiences from that night.

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'She was an experience': Arielle Anderson's family remembers her selflessness, dedication

Alex Walters

February 13, 2024

Arielle Anderson’s family sat down with The State News to talk about their beloved daughter, niece, and granddaughter. They spoke about her with measureless admiration, often in present tense.