FOOTBALL

Passion fuels MSU football’s fight against No. 25 Michigan

Kaspar Haehnle

October 23, 2025

Michigan State football seeks to return the Paul Bunyan Trophy back to East Lansing this Saturday against its more fierce rival in the Michigan Wolverines. To ensure the Spartans hold passion for a passionate game, MSU head coach Jonathan Smith has brought ex-players and alumni into the facility to speak to his team in attempts to spread knowledge and history of what this game means, while also supplying resources and tips on what to expect. 

NEWS

Ronald McDonald House brings rival teams together for families in need

Lucas Gentilia

October 22, 2025

Michigan and Michigan State are putting the rivalry aside, for a short while, to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

NEWS

City Council approves amendments to police oversight ordinance despite pushback

Ria Gupta

October 22, 2025

East Lansing City Council approved the proposed amendments to the police oversight ordinance at a regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday evening. The amendments restrict the investigative powers of the oversight commission as the police department faces accusations of excessive force and racism.

MSU

Nearly 100 laid off through budget cuts, president says

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

October 22, 2025

Nearly one-hundred faculty, staff and managerial positions have been terminated as part of Michigan State's ongoing efforts to reduce its operating budget by 9% over two years. Another 83 positions have been slashed as a result of federal funding cuts, the university president wrote.

FOOTBALL

MSU football looks to be unforgettable against Michigan

Tyler Gaylord

October 22, 2025

Michigan State looks to snap a near four-year drought against Michigan when the rivals meet Saturday night at Spartan Stadium. With head coach Jonathan Smith seeking his first ranked win and alumni stressing the rivalry’s importance, the Spartans hope to deliver an “unforgettable” performance and bring Paul Bunyan back to East Lansing.

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Fewer classes, fewer benefits: MSU’s non-tenure track faculty feel impacts of cuts

Julia Roeder

October 22, 2025

Non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) at Michigan State University have been seemingly pushed to the sidelines since the 9% budget cuts were made in the spring. They have felt the brunt of the reductions in their workload, impacting employee benefits and availability to students. 

NEWS

MSU men’s soccer ties UCLA in goalless match

Croix Green

October 21, 2025

MSU men's soccer returned home from a two-game road trip to face off against UCLA for just the second time in program history. The Spartans will remain without a win in the month of October, and have now failed to score in three consecutive games, as they are forced to settle for a 0-0 draw.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women’s soccer delivers a five-goal performance to storm past Illinois

Nandini Jaithalia

October 20, 2025

Michigan State women’s soccer overwhelmed Illinois with a five-goal performance, showcasing second-half dominance.The Spartans’ tactical discipline and sharp transitions secured a commanding 5–1 victory on Sunday.

FOOTBALL

Stretches of unanswered points characterize the Jonathan Smith era of MSU football

Tyler Gaylord

October 19, 2025

Under Jonathan Smith, Michigan State is supposed to be rebuilding — but the losses have become alarmingly familiar. Over the past two seasons, the Spartans have repeatedly started strong before unraveling in waves of unanswered points, turning competitive moments into blowouts. From ranked opponents like Ohio State and Oregon to unranked foes such as UCLA and Rutgers, the pattern has been the same: defensive lapses, fading urgency, and an offense that eventually disappears. As MSU continues its search for identity in year two, the question isn’t whether it can win — it’s whether it can compete.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey finds identity in two-game sweep of Boston University

Audrey Dayton

October 19, 2025

No. 3 Michigan State hockey swept No. 1 Boston University, highlighting crucial aspects of the identity that the Spartans are trying to build as a young team.

COMMENTARY

REVIEW: Tame Impala is going through changes on ‘Deadbeat,’ creative and personal

Melody Meyer

October 18, 2025

Tame Impala releases his fifth studio album "Deadbeat".

FOOTBALL

MSU shows no answer towards Indiana’s impressive offense in 38-13 loss

Kaspar Haehnle

October 18, 2025

Against No. 3 Indiana, Michigan State football couldn't handle a Hoosier offense that finished the game scoring on sic of its seven opportunities, playing pivotal in a 38-13 loss.

VOLLEYBALL

MSU volleyball falls to Nebraska in straight sets

Nandini Jaithalia

October 18, 2025

Michigan State volleyball put up a fight but fell in straight sets to top-ranked Nebraska. Due to ill-timed serves and unforced attack and defense errors, Spartans were not able to recover throughout the three sets.

NEWS

MSU men’s soccer lose fourth Big Ten game at Wisconsin

Croix Green

October 18, 2025

MSU men's soccer finished off it's two game road trip with a 2-0 loss to Wisconsin. The Spartans suffer their fourth loss in Big Ten play and are still winless since their historic week where they took down two top 5 ranked teams in back to back games.

NEWS

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission calls for police chief to resign

Ria Gupta  and  Anish Topiwala

October 17, 2025

Police Chief Jen Brown has defended the actions of the officer since the situation has gained traction among the public eye. Brown had also made comments explaining the uptick of police activity which occurred over Welcome Weekend that some, including the commission, have called disparaging.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

No. 16 MSU women's soccer secures smart win over Indiana

Genevieve Henry

October 17, 2025

The Michigan State women's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over Indiana University in a game that took a lot of tactical consideration. Many players saw the field in an attempt to manage player load, which gave more players creative license and opportunities to score.

FOOTBALL

MSU seeks an offensive revival against a stifling Indiana defense

Tyler Gaylord

October 17, 2025

After a promising 3-1 start behind a high-powered passing attack, Michigan State enters its matchup with No. 3 Indiana, searching for answers on offense. Junior quarterback Aidan Chiles has struggled in recent weeks and could miss his first start as a Spartan, opening the door for sophomore Alessio Milivojevic to step in against one of the nation’s stingiest defenses. The Hoosiers, unbeaten at 6-0, boast a physical front that ranks among the top 10 nationally in fewest points, yards and third-down conversions allowed. Facing a three-game skid and mounting offensive pressure, MSU looks to revive its early-season rhythm and regain confidence on the road.

FOOTBALL

The image that still captures 'Trouble with the Snap'

Audrey Dayton

October 17, 2025

A decade after Michigan State's improbable win over Michigan, one image still captures the shock of the moment. 

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MSU President's childhood friend serving in $300K 'advisor' role

Owen McCarthy

October 17, 2025

Faced with the tall tasks of the modern university president, Kevin Guskiewicz has sought to get by with a little help from a friend.

FOOTBALL

Ten years later, 'Trouble with the Snap' still defines Spartan football lore

Audrey Dayton

October 17, 2025

Ten years after Michigan State's improbable walk-off win over Michigan, the play known as "Trouble with the Snap" remains one of the most iconic moments in college football history.