Special teams a bright spot for MSU football nearing half-way mark of 2023

Last November, a 22 yard field goal was all that MSU needed to earn a sixth win to be eligible for a bowl game. For most kicker’s, that is a chip shot, but Auburn graduate transfer Ben Patton’s boot was pushed left. That sequence summed up a miserable 2022 from the field goal kicking unit. This year, the addition of North Carolina graduate transfer Johnathan Kim has given special teams coach Ross Els reason to trust his kicker to get three points when in reasonable range, along with the replacement of NFL sixth round pick Bryce Baringer with redshirt freshman punter Ryan Eckley.

FRIB will put $115 million toward High Rigidity Spectrometer project

The FRIB's $115 million it received through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science will fund its High Rigidity Spectrometer project. The project has been identified as key in advancing nuclear science research.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy comes to Lansing, answers questions from Michigan voters

2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Lansing for a ‘meet and greet’ with Michigan voters. Kennedy discussed aspects of his campaign platform and answered questions from attendees. 

Final: The Spartans take their first win of the season against Lake Superior State.

Spartan volleyball fans set attendance record as MSU hosts Nebraska

The Michigan State volleyball team saw record-breaking 8,789 fans in attendance at the game against Nebraska on Oct. 6.

What to look for at the quarterback position going forward as potential change is on the horizon

The offense has looked quite interesting for the Michigan State Football team so far this season through five games. The first two weeks have been a completely different tale than the last three matchups. A big reason for this sudden change stems at the quarterback position.

Report: Tracy files emergency restraining order against former MSU football coach Mel Tucker

Brenda Tracy filed an emergency restraining order against former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker yesterday to prevent him from releasing more of Tracy’s private text messages.

Going Deeper: Introduction

Welcome to the Going Deeper podcast! It's a pleasure to have you here, and we're always honored to have our guests listen in. This is The State News' love and sex podcast, and we're excited to launch our first episode. In this first episode, we'll be going over our pitch and plans for the show and some of our own personal experiences on love, relationships and more. As a disclaimer, we are not experts by any means, and we will always be open to learning and growing along the way.  

Should students get another vaccine?: MDHHS recommends new COVID-19 booster, influenza vaccine

A new COVID-19 vaccine has been released to target a new, more infectious strain of the disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommended receiving the new booster along with an annual influenza vaccine.

Lansing community organizations provide free Narcan, strive to reduce opioid overdose

Community organizations across the greater Lansing area have introduced boxes and vending machines to supply free Narcan kits. Their goal is to reduce opioid overdose in the city.

Right to Read Week: Librarians and bookstore owners discuss intellectual freedom

October 1-7 celebrates Right to Read Week in Michigan, a time dedicated to promoting intellectual freedom and advocating against book bans in schools and libraries across the state. 

Sensory processing: The Breslin's new sensory rooms and the continued MSU presidential search

We're back with a familiar guest and a new guest for The 1909! Join host Alex Walkers as we welcome back Theo Scheer, administration and academics reporter, and first time guest Owen McCarthy, campus reporter, to discuss the Breslin Center's new sensory rooms and the backlash towards the search for a new MSU president. 

Tyson Walker, AJ Hoggard named to Preseason All-Big Ten team

MSU men's basketball guards Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard were among 10 players selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten team, the league announced Friday.

The history of Spartan Stadium: 100 years of MSU traditions, memories

Spartan Stadium first opened its gates on Oct. 6, 1923, making this year the 100th anniversary of the opening of the iconic landmark on Michigan State's campus. 

MSU Spartan Hackers use technology to innovate life hacks

Although "hacking" is generally viewed as gaining illegal access to a computer system, to the Michigan State University Spartan Hackers, it means something different. Spartan Hackers President and computer science senior Rajmeet Singh Chandok said despite negative connotations surrounding their name, the club works to educate their members about computer science and create a strong community.

ASMSU passes bill advocating for importance of student, faculty voices on presidential search committee

The Associated Students of MSU passed a bill advocating for the university's presidential search committee endorsements to have approval from all faculty and students on the committee. The bill follows the faculty senate's and interim president's similar pushback against comments from the chair of the search committee.

The 'establishment' in the U.S. government: What it means for students studying politics

 The death of Dianne Feinstein, the longest sitting female U.S. Senator, at the age of 90, created discourse within political majors and their future in the field when seeing part of what some call "the establishment" leave office. 

MSU football defense picking up offensive slack in recent losses

The last three weeks of 2023 have given Michigan State football a number of issues that require deep looks in the mirror, whether it be a 34 point loss to the No. 7 Washington Huskies at home or a 16 point showing in their first road game last week to the Iowa Hawkeyes, but it hasn’t been all bad on both sides of the ball for the Spartans.

Cleanest room on campus? MSU’s ‘Moist Towelette Museum’

Collections come in all shapes and sizes. This one comes in the form of a moist towelette. Curator of the on-campus Moist Towelette Museum, John French, shares his fascination with “the human need to collect stuff.”

MSU experts say self-care can help survivors during recovery, healing process

Self-care is often considered an underrated tool when it comes to mental wellbeing. It has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, stress and depression while also strenghtening relationships. According to MSU Center for Survivors associate director Erin Roberts, self-care can be a helpful strategy for sexual assault and relationship violence survivors during their recovery process.