FOOTBALL

J.D. Duplain, Cal Halady and Tre Mosley discuss injuries, season expectations at 2023 Big Ten Media Day

Nick Lundberg

July 26, 2023

After a very rocky 2022 season that ended with no bowl game and a major step back from 2021, player leaders redshirt senior offensive lineman J.D. Duplain, redshirt junior linebacker Cal Halady and redshirt senior wide receiver Tre Mosley spoke about the injuries that hammered the team last season among other topics during day one of Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday afternoon. 

MSU

What to know about MSU’s third-party data breach

Theo Scheer

July 26, 2023

Students received an email from Michigan State University administration on Monday informing them of a data breach which may have led to unauthorized access of MSU community members’ personal data. 

FOOTBALL

Takeaways from Mel Tucker’s 2023 Big Ten Media Day

Nick Lundberg

July 26, 2023

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker took to the podium just before noon on the first day of Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday afternoon. During the 10-minute session, he discussed several topics surrounding the team, including potential redshirt junior starting quarterback Noah Kim, changes to the defense and more.

STUDENTS

The Rock repainted for first time in months, sparking student reactions

Shakyra Mabone

July 26, 2023

The Rock on Farm Lane was painted over for the first time in months the week of July 17, marking the end of one of the longest stretches in recent history that it has sat still. 

ICE HOCKEY

MSU Hockey adds top prospect Artyom Levshunov to roster

Bella Johnson

July 24, 2023

The Michigan State Hockey program has been making big moves on the recruiting trail this off-season, but the last-minute addition of incoming freshman defenseman Artyom Levshunov to the 2023-2024 roster might just be the largest pickup yet for Nightingale.

MICHIGAN

Students aren't likely to stay in Michigan post-grad: Why not?

Hannah Holycross

July 24, 2023

International and interstate immigration has fallen and many young Michigan residents are leaving.

HEALTH

MSU students provide free healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids

Theo Scheer

July 24, 2023

A student at MSU’s college of human medicine (CHM), Isabella Purosky is part of a team working to provide free, high-quality healthcare to those who are experiencing homelessness in Kent County.

BASEBALL

Former MSU baseball star dies in rock climbing accident at 27

Alex Walters

July 21, 2023

Matt Byars, Michigan State University baseball’s award-winning catcher for the 2016-2017 seasons, died Tuesday at 27 while rock climbing in Colorado, according to a press release from the team.

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MSU Neighborhood Rundown: Dorming Survival Guide

Kyle O'Connor

July 21, 2023

Veteran Spartys have advice to share on everything you need to know about MSU housing selection.

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Condition of shooting survivor Nate Statly “vastly improved”

Theo Scheer

July 21, 2023

Survivor of the Feb. 13 MSU shooting Nate Statly is said to be “making progress in his recovery,” according to an update from his brother.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: MSU is barring media access. We can't cover community healing without it.

Morgan Womack

July 20, 2023

"It shouldn’t be a battle to send a journalist to cover what’s happening at our public university," State News Editor-in-Chief Morgan Womack wrote.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

'Campus Carry Bill,' advocates for concealed carrying on Michigan college campuses following MSU shooting

Jaden Beard

July 17, 2023

Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa), sponsored changes to current state law with House Bill 4285 that would allow those with concealed carry permits to conceal carry firearms in Michigan colleges and universities. 

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MSU IT gives users option to add personal pronouns to their Microsoft 365 Profiles

Theo Scheer

July 15, 2023

While use of the feature is optional, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator Tina Alonzo hopes it will help reduce assumptions and foster a culture of gender inclusion on campus. 

BUSINESS

MSU Surplus Store begins auctioning Breslin Center jumbotron pieces

Kyle O'Connor

July 14, 2023

Pieces of the jumbotron being auctioned off include three Spartan helmets, two signs reading "Michigan State" and two signs reading "Spartans."

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MSU to test emergency alert system tomorrow

Alex Walters

July 13, 2023

Friday’s test will be the largest trial of the new system to date. Another test will be conducted at the start of the fall semester.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball catcher Bryan Broecker selected in thirteenth round of MLB Draft

Bella Johnson

July 11, 2023

Redshirt sophomore catcher Bryan Broecker became the third Spartan drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday afternoon after being picked up by the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Former MSU swim and dive members say they were slighted in gender equity review

Alex Walters

July 11, 2023

A review of gender equity in all aspects of MSU sports has begun, but the swimmers whose suit spurred it feel left out.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball slugger Brock Vradenburg selected in third round of MLB Draft

Nick Lundberg

July 10, 2023

Brock Vradenburg, the second of Michigan State baseball’s top 2023 MLB Draft prospects, was selected in the third round by the Miami Marlins at pick number 78 on Day Two Monday afternoon.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball standout Mitch Jebb selected in second round of MLB draft

Nick Lundberg

July 10, 2023

After barely falling out of the first round, former Michigan State baseball standout infielder Mitch Jebb was selected with the 42nd pick in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

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News report: disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar stabbed in prison

Alex Walters

July 10, 2023

Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times Sunday during an altercation with another inmate at the Florida prison where he is serving an effective life sentence, according to an Associated Press report citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.