FOOTBALL

Michigan State football gears up for final game against No. 11 Penn State in Detroit

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

For the final game of the 2023 regular season, Michigan State football will be heading to Ford Field in Detroit for the first time since 2010 to play the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions. This will be the last time MSU will take the field this year as they would not be bowl eligible even if they were able to complete the upset and take home the Land Grant Trophy.

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Notable moments from MSU presidential finalist Kevin Guskiewicz's tenure as UNC chancellor

Alex Walters ,  Owen McCarthy  and  Theo Scheer

November 20, 2023

Several controversies at UNC has put him at odds with the university’s politically conservative board of governors, and while Guskiewicz has been vocal about his disagreements, he’s been criticized for his reluctance to intervene.

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MSU president finalist refuses faculty's request for public Q&A

Alex Walters

November 20, 2023

Kevin Guskiewicz, the sole finalist for Michigan State University's presidency, has declined an offer to speak with leaders of the university's faculty before potentially being appointed president.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball lands at No. 21 in week three of AP Poll

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

Michigan State basketball fell three spots in the AP Poll this week, going from 18 to 21 after losing to No. 9 Duke last Tuesday night in Chicago for the Champions Classic. They were able to dominate Butler and Alcorn State at home though to improve to a 3-2 record this season.

FOOTBALL

Katin Houser, Maliq Carr earn weekly conference honors for MSU football

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

Michigan State football had two players take home Big Ten weekly awards after their last second win against Indiana on Saturday. Redshirt junior tight end Maliq Carr won offensive player of the week while redshirt freshman quarterback Katin Houser took home freshman of the week. 

MICHIGAN

The Equality Act: The bill that seeks protections for LGBTQ+ community stems from Michigan support

Jaden Beard

November 20, 2023

The Equality Act seeks to amend current longstanding legislation in order to fill that gap by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protections against discrimination when it comes to employment, housing, education, the jury system, federally funded programs, credit and public accommodations and facilities. Michigan representatives are some of the sponsors of this amendment. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Holloman catches fire from behind the arc in Walker's absence as MSU men’s basketball team dismantles Alcorn State

Archer Guanco

November 20, 2023

Improved shooting sees the Spartans cruise past Alcorn State by a score of 81-49.

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Associated Students of MSU advocates for online options for Berkey Hall classes, protection of Palestinian and allied students

Willow Symonds

November 20, 2023

The Associated Students of MSU passed bills advocating for hybrid options for Berkey Hall classes and the protection of Palestinian, Arab and allied students at the general assembly meeting on Nov. 16. The assembly also discussed MSU's anti-discrimination policy and accountability. 

COMMENTARY

REVIEW: Latest installment in Scary Hours EP series sees Drake at his most focused, honest

Owen McCarthy

November 20, 2023

"For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition" sees Drake at his most focused, intentional and honest. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU expert Kinitra Brooks explores representation in Black horror, Afrofuturism

Jack Williams

November 20, 2023

Michigan State University Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Chair in Literary Studies Dr. Kinitra Brooks researches the Black horror genre and Afrofuturism. She seeks to fill in gaps of representation, all while salvaging what the genres lost along the way.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Lansing Symphony Orchestra performs “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” music at Wharton Center

PJ Pfeiffer

November 19, 2023

MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts hosted the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and their performance of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" in concert.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing Human Rights Commission hosts 'Coffee & Conversation'

Anna Rossow

November 19, 2023

The East Lansing Human Rights Commission hosted a Coffee & Conversation about autism and neurodivergence within the community.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball cruises past Alcorn State, 81-49

Thomas Cobb

November 19, 2023

Michigan State’s men’s basketball team took care of business against Alcorn State Sunday night, handling the Braves by a score of 81-49. The win marked MSU’s second in three days. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Jocelyn Tate makes herself comfortable after "perfect" performance for MSU women's basketball

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

Jocelyn Tate has a perfect night from the floor as the Spartans continue hot-start against Evansville

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Meet Laura Curtis: One of the ER nurses on shift during the MSU shooting

Vivian Barrett

November 19, 2023

During her shift on Feb. 13, 2023, critical care transport nurse Laura Curtis was fighting to keep her head above water in a particularly busy emergency room. Then, she was told an active shooting was occurring nearby.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball remains undefeated with 105-49 victory over Evansville

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

The Spartans on one side shot an impressive 63.6% from the field and 47.1% from three and on the other side forced 25 turnovers with 16 steals while only allowing their opponents to shoot 27.9% from the field in their 105-49 win against Evansville to remain undefeated at home.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Preview: MSU women's basketball looks to remain undefeated against Evansville

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

MSU will take on the University of Evansville in its fourth and final game at the Breslin Center before they hit the road for the first time of the season. The Spartans and the Aces have a short history with each other only playing once before. The Spartans have control of the only win of that series after defeating the Aces 73-53 in their previous meeting. 

ICE HOCKEY

Trey Augustine's "rock" presence in net aids MSU hockey's sweep against No. 1 Wisconsin

Madilynn Warden

November 19, 2023

After an eventful weekend at Munn Ice Arena, the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans pulled off a sweep against the No. 1 team in the country, the University of Wisconsin. Saturday's win marked the Spartan's first series sweep over a top-ranked team in over a century. It was clear to see the progress in the MSU skaters over the Wisconsin series, but the one player who truly shined over the weekend was true freshman goalie Trey Augustine. Augustine tallied a total of 60 saves on the weekend and had over a .92 save percentage both nights of play against the No. 1 ranked Badgers. 

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer team’s season ended at the hands of top-seed BYU

Archer Guanco

November 19, 2023

The MSU Women's Soccer Team's historical season has come to a close in the third round of the NCAA Tournament as the Spartans fall to BYU by 3-1

ICE HOCKEY

Final: MSU hockey sweeps No. 1 Wisconsin to take firm lead in the Big Ten

Madilynn Warden

November 18, 2023

After an eventful first game at Munn Ice Arena where Michigan State pulled an upset Friday night against No. 1 Wisconsin with a final score of 4-2, the Spartans completed the sweep against the Badgers Saturday with a final score of 3-2.