MSU coach Jonathan Smith adds 11 new coaches to football staff

Jonathan Smith has announced the crew he's gathered to join him in East Lansing.

The 1909: Buttigieg protests, Credit-No Credit grading and reporter reflection

We couldn't end the semester without a bang. We have a packed episode full of news this week, including information on the Credit-No Credit grading policy for MSU students and an insightful reflection from Administration Reporter Theo Scheer to wrap up all of our coverage from this semester and more. 

Board expected to name Kevin Guskiewicz as MSU president at special meeting Friday

Harmful Language Remediation Working Group looks to eliminate harmful language in MSU, national library catalogs

The Harmful Language Remediation Working Group at MSU is a group dedicated to eradicating harmful language and vocabulary within MSU library catalogs.

Hospitals are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases: How does it affect Michigan?

The Michigan Coronavirus Dashboard via Bridge Michigan states that there has been a 23 percent increase in hospitalizations during the week of Nov. 28th compared to the week prior. The week before claimed at 26 percent increase. 

Houselights: Let's talk about our Spotify Wrapped

It's finally here! It's time to talk about our music wrap-up for the year and our favorite songs of 2023! Join hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard for that and more on this week's episode of Houselights. 

Offensive lapses, rebounding struggles weigh down MSU basketball in 70-57 loss to No. 23 Wisconsin

Michigan State mens basketball’s offense was nowhere to be found for the first 22 minutes of its Tuesday night matchup with No. 23 Wisconsin. Then, it came to life for seven minutes, only to fizzle out again in the game’s home stretch.

The Roost to reopen at International Center in early January

The Roost, which was the most popular restaurant in the MSU Union food court prior to its closing in February 2023, will be moving to the International Center and opening in early January 2024, according to Associate Director of Retail Dining Gina Keilen. 

MSU men's basketball suffers loss to No. 23 Wisconsin after another slow start

The Michigan State men’s basketball team fell to Wisconsin 70-57 after yet another slow start for the green and white. 

All Shades of Chocolate: Black binge — our favorite forms of entertainment media

One of the best forms of relaxing is binge watching or binge reading. In this episode, hosts Shakyra Mabone, Jada Vasser and Anthony Brinson III will talk about their favorite Black TV shows, movies or books and discuss the impact it had on them growing up or even the impact it still has on them till this day. 

Former MSU director receives $150,000 settlement following lawsuit over handling of harassment case

Michigan State University has settled a lawsuit with Christie Poitra, the former director of the university’s Native American Institute, for $150,000.

Finals week stress: MSU students and expert share studying tips

Finals week is traditionally one of the most stressful times of the year for college students. Lack of sleep from all nighters spent studying and troubles with time management result in unhealthy study habits that only increase stress levels.

Sports Round Table: Welcome back to the Round Table

We're pleased to make our return to The State News podcast network after a long break. With MSU men's and women's basketball season thriving and MSU football getting a new coach, we have a lot of catching up to do. 

TikTok influencers, toxic masculinity and representation: MSU students discuss

Throughout November, Tiktok Influencer Prayag Mishra has become a prominent figure of what has become known as the “sassy man apocalypse” on social media. Human biology freshman Isha Alsam said she feels culturally represented by Mishra. “As a Brown person myself, we’re very silly and I love seeing that one side in Brown men,” she said. “There needs to be more of that.”

Do companies still use sex appeal in marketing? MSU experts weigh in

Over the years, "sexual" marketing became more widespread, starting with tobacco companies but slowly moving on to others industries like clothing and appliances. While many may think that sexually suggestive ads would have gone down the drain in light of social issues like the #MeToo Movement, it turns out the concept is still very much alive ... it’s just taken on a new form. 

PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball gears up for "measuring stick" matchup with No. 23 Wisconsin

The Spartans welcome to town a Wisconsin team riding high off a convincing win against No. 3 Marquette. The Badgers are ranked for the first time this season at No. 23 in the AP Top 25. They’ll be the Spartans’ third ranked opponent of the season.

5 MSU hockey players invited to selection camps for World Junior Championships

As the Spartans head into early December, just about halfway through the season, the announcement of preliminary selection camps were announced for the IIHF World Juniors Championships. There were five Spartans selected to head to the camp for their respective countries: freshman goaltender Trey Augustine, sophomore forward ​​Isaac Howard, freshman defenseman Patrick Geary, freshman defenseman Maxim Štrbák and freshman forward Tommi Männistö.

MSU freshmen reflect on their first semester, hopes and regrets

As the fall 2023 semester comes to a close, MSU freshmen reflect on their first semester on campus and discuss what they've enjoyed, decisions they regret, and what excites them for the future.

Active violence training now available, 'strongly recommended' for MSU community

Active violence intruder training is now available, ten months after MSU's mass shooting on Feb. 13. The training, which is optional, explains how to respond during an active violence situation.

Starbucks MSU Main Library location set to open in January following delays

The Starbucks Main Library location is set to open for the spring semester — a semester later than initially planned.