FOOTBALL

'Spoiling means you’re a scrub, and I ain’t a scrub:' Harlon Barnett looking to end losing streak on Senior Day

Nick Lundberg

October 30, 2023

Interim head coach Harlon Barnett and MSU football have yet to find success in the six games he has been at the helm. This weekend though, he has a chance to send the seniors out on a winning note against Nebraska for their last game at Spartan Stadium, and Barnett has been nothing but positive with his guys in order to keep the mood in the locker room from derailing. 

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MSU instructor connected to meth lab fired for 'unprofessional behavior'

Alex Walters

October 30, 2023

Michigan State University has fired Brendan Doyle, the kinesiology instructor whose students connected him to a 2020 Louisiana meth lab. According to personnel records, Doyle was fired for “unprofessional behavior” and repeated absences from his class.

STUDENTS

Students discuss Halloween costume predictions, pop culture impacts

PJ Pfeiffer

October 30, 2023

Every Halloween, people of all ages dress up in costumes. More often than not, these costumes can usually fit into two categories: recent pop culture references or Halloween "classics." But how do college students find a costume that is either classic or super niche? Does pop culture have an impact on what students choose to wear?

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball's slow start in exhibition loss to No. 9 Tennessee offers team learning

Bella Johnson

October 30, 2023

Exhibition games are built to be a learning experience for everyone involved. Players, coaches, referees—everybody has something they can take out of the experience of an exhibition game. Michigan State men’s basketball’s high-intensity exhibition game against No. 9 Tennessee felt a little more like a late-March tournament battle than a game with no stakes. The game came down to the very last second when the Volunteers were able to pull ahead by one point for an 89-88 victory over the Spartans.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Palestinian groups hold 'Justice for Palestine' protest at the Capitol

PJ Pfeiffer

October 29, 2023

In coordination with Students United for Palestine, or SUPR, at Michigan State University, Greater Lansing Islamic organized the “Justice for Palestine” protest to “stop the genocide” and to “tell Biden and all elected officials” to ceasefire. 

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How an MSU neuroscience professor is redefining Alzheimer’s Disease research in Latinx Communities

Jack Williams

October 29, 2023

Michigan State University translational neuroscience Associate Professor Irving Vega researches the neurological aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease. A big component of his research is understanding Alzheimer's in the Latino community, as studies show they tend to have a 50% increased chance of developing the disease than white people.

BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball falls 89-88 in final seconds against No. 9 Tennessee

Thomas Cobb

October 29, 2023

Michigan State men’s basketball came up just short in its first challenge of the year against Tennessee on Sunday, losing by one in a game with no shortage of drama.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer stunned by eighth-seed Iowa as they crash out of Big Ten Tournament

Archer Guanco

October 29, 2023

Eighth-seed Iowa stunned first-seed Michigan State women's soccer in the Big Ten quarterfinals. The Spartans lost 2-1 due to a remarkable second-half performance from Iowa. 

HEALTH

University health professionals coordinate care through eating disorder team

Vivian Barrett

October 29, 2023

Health professionals from medical, psychiatric, psychological and nutrition departments of Michigan State University health services meet as the university's eating disorder team to coordinate multidisciplinary care for recovery.

FOOTBALL

Similar mistakes come back to haunt MSU Football in sixth straight loss to Minnesota

Jacob Smith

October 29, 2023

It was a sign of similar trends for the Michigan State football team on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans dropped their sixth straight game to Minnesota, as they are still winless in conference play heading into November.

ICE HOCKEY

Careless penalties prove to be challenge in tough series loss for MSU hockey

Madilynn Warden

October 28, 2023

After Michigan State’s 5-1 start to the season, the Spartans were swept by No. 3 Boston College over the weekend. It was a harshly fought series, ending in a score of 6-4 Thursday and a score of 5-1 Friday.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

No. 1 seeded MSU women's soccer prepares ahead of Big Ten Quarterfinals versus No. 8 seeded Iowa

Archer Guanco

October 28, 2023

The Michigan State Women's soccer team prepare to face Iowa in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men’s basketball gears up for challenge against Tennessee in charity exhibition

Thomas Cobb

October 28, 2023

No. 4 Michigan State men's basketball faces preseason test versus No. 9 Tennessee in charity exhibition for Maui fire relief.

VOLLEYBALL

MSU volleyball falls to No. 2 Wisconsin

Jania Clowers

October 28, 2023

Michigan State volleyball fell short to Wisconsin with a 3-0 loss this Friday night. 

MEN'S SOCCER

Michigan State men’s soccer battles to seventh draw on the season against Drake

Archer Guanco

October 28, 2023

Michigan State Men's Soccer draw Drake 1-1 as they close out their regular season.

SPORTS

MSU women's cross country wins Big Ten Championship for the fourth time in 5 years

Kaspar Haehnle

October 27, 2023

The 2023 women's cross country team celebrates their second consecutive Big Ten Championship, and their 4th in 5 years. The squad was lead by Makenna Veen who placed 3rd, Katie Osika who placed 4th, Laruen Freeland who placed 10th, Grace Molloy who placed 14th, and Emily Bardwell who placed 15th.

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MSU board battle escalates at tense meeting

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

October 27, 2023

In her comments at Friday's meeting, Vassar was clear that she took issue with many of the allegations and will not be stepping down. But Scott stood by her claims.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

'At our best, we will be tough' Fralick and the MSU women's basketball team look to make a statement this season

Kaspar Haehnle

October 27, 2023

The MSU women's basketball season is about ready to kickoff. With new coach Robyn Fralick under helm for the Spartans, the team looks to increase their winning percentage for the 2023-24 season. With tough competition lying ahead, captains Moira Joiner and Julia Ayrault, along with star players DeeDee Hagemann and Jocelyn Tate weigh in on season expectations.

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MSU won't hold spring classes in Berkey Hall rooms impacted by shooting

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

October 27, 2023

As the spring semester approaches, MSU has announced that no classes will be taught in classrooms directly impacted by the Feb. 13 shooting. The university will also install new door locks in the building before the semester starts.

FOOTBALL

Know Thy Enemy: MSU football looking to put an end to five game losing streak at Minnesota

Nick Lundberg

October 27, 2023

Know Thy Enemy is a Q&A where the perspective changes from the eyes of The State News to the eyes of the student newspaper of Michigan State's opponent. This week, The State News' football beat writer Nick Lundberg spoke with football beat writer Andrew Cornelius of The Minnesota Daily ahead of Saturday's Minnesota-Michigan State game.