MSU women's soccer beat Colorado 2-1 to book their first trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in program History. Junior midfielder Bella Najera scored both goals to seal the win for the Spartans.
The City of East Lansing held its first annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ann St. Plaza on Saturday, November 22. The event began at 5 p.m. with a crowd wrapping around the plaza, all lined up for hot cocoa, tea, pony rides and a unique Division St Garage ornament. This was the first Christmas Tree lighting to be held in East Lansing, and it was hosted by the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB).
"Wicked: For Good" came out in theaters on Nov. 21
On Friday, Nov. 21, the 41st annual Silver Bells in the City celebration took place in downtown Lansing. With plenty of activities scattered throughout the night, attendees were encouraged to participate in all that interested them.
After dropping Game 1 with a 5-4 loss, No. 1 Michigan State hockey looked to split its series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU played tighter defense and sharper offense than the previous night, but gave up a power-play goal in the second period. Despite knotting the game in the final period, the Spartans lost 2-1 in overtime.
Michigan State looked like it had finally turned a corner after a dominant third quarter, but a familiar fourth-quarter collapse erased a 10-point lead and handed Iowa a 20-17 win on a last-second field goal. The loss adds another chapter to a season defined by late-game failures, as the Spartans once again showed flashes of promise before unraveling when it mattered most.
On Nov. 19th students spent the night "Dancing Through Life" at the University Activities Board A Wicked Night event. To celebrate the upcoming release of the sequel Wicked: For Good, students gathered in the Erickson Kiva for a night of Wicked themed karaoke, trivia, arts and crafts and treats.
On Friday night No. 1 Michigan State hockey hosted No. 7 Wisconsin looking to remain undefeated in Big Ten play. The Spartans took an early 2-0 lead, but the Badgers responded with four goals in the second frame and MSU was unable to mount a comeback, falling 5-4.
Even though the Spartans had no trouble with Detroit Mercy in a 28-point win, the team's consistency will need to improve if it wants to win at a high level.
On Friday, Michigan State basketball's 84-56 victory over Detroit Mercy showed good things, showed bad things, showed inconsistent things. In an inconsistent game, the Spartans outweighed the Titans through the play of its four horseman.
No. 9 MSU women's soccer is gearing up to host No. 12 Colorado in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. Both teams are looking for their first trip to the quarterfinals in program history.
On his tenth college Town Hall visit, Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed visited MSU to discuss his policy views and campaign with MSU Democrats on Tuesday in Wilson Hall.
The 2026 Midwestern Sectional Singles and U.S. Pairs Final brought more than 300 skaters to East Lansing for their last chance to qualify for Nationals. Amid packed hallways and high-pressure programs, athletes and organizers powered through a week defined by nerves and the possibility of what comes next.
MSU women's soccer advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the third time in a row with a convincing win over Wake Forest. Junior midfielder Kayla Briggs scored the lone goal of the match with a stunning finish.
Sophomore forward Juliann Woodard provided the spark Michigan State didn’t know it needed, exploding for 17 points in just under 14 minutes to fuel a dominant 101-53 victory. The Spartans overwhelmed their opponent with relentless pressure, forcing 27 turnovers and turning them into 33 points while committing just six themselves — further strengthening the nation’s best turnover margin. Behind Woodard’s scorching second-half shooting, Grace VanSlooten’s steady production and Kennedy Blair’s career-high 15 rebounds, MSU’s depth and defense proved too much to overcome. Even with a late-game injury scare for VanSlooten, the Spartans’ bench and energy carried a statement win at Breslin Center.
Cabot Phillips visited MSU in an attempt to unify conservative students and encourage them following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The federal government has slashed funding for grant programs that have historically supported such scholarship across the country.
Redshirt senior Isaline “Isa” Alexander has returned to full form this season, highlighted by a 20-point, 9-for-9 shooting performance against Western Michigan. Her performance capped a two-year comeback from multiple injuries that kept her largely off the floor and forced her to rebuild both physically and mentally. Alexander’s dedication, discipline and newfound perspective on the game have not only strengthened her basketball IQ but also inspired teammates like Kennedy Blair. Playing a full season for the first time since 2022-23, Alexander is relishing the chance to contribute while reflecting on the journey that brought her back.
James Madison College’s Bridge program hosted the third installment of their Hip-Hop and Public Affairs series on Nov. 19th, highlighting the connection between politics, social movements, culture and art in the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
MSU’s “Chemical Imbalance” is a fast-paced, darkly comic farce that reimagines Jekyll and Hyde through sharp physical comedy, eccentric characters and a collaborative, stripped-down production style.