Michigan State overcame cold three-point shooting with toughness inside, outmuscling No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 behind a dominant paint performance led by freshman Cam Ward’s double-double. The Spartans’ physicality and defense defined the win, earning a key early-season résumé boost at the Breslin Center.
Freshman Cam Ward scored 18 in his first of what will likely be many dominant performances in MSU's statement win over Arkansas.
Less than 24 hours after an overtime win No. 1 Michigan State hockey returned to Munn Ice Arena, looking to sweep its series against No. 3 Penn State. The Spartans set the tone with a 1-0 early lead in the first and never trailed, going on to earn a 5-0 shutout.
The 28th Annual East Lansing Film Festival held its opening night at Studio C in the Meridian Mall. This is the 28th year of the festival, with the first East Lansing Film Festival being held in 1997. The festival will run from November 6 to November 13 and will showcase over 40 films, ranging from feature-length films to short documentaries. The opening night feature film, “Souleymane’s Story,” was an exploration of a man’s struggle to obtain asylum in France while working tirelessly to make money through food delivery. Souleymane is an asylum seeker from Guinea-Conakry, and the film follows him as he navigates exploitative individuals, homelessness as he prepares for his make-or-break asylum interview.
When $37 million in renovations for Campbell Hall were completed in August, a key part of the renovations included the creation of gender-neutral bathrooms, the first for MSU. Now, three months after the hall reopened, the bathrooms was changed to gender-specific following controversy among some students and parents.
No. 1 MSU hockey defeated No. 3 Penn State in its conference opener after taking a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Nittany Lions evened the score off the stick of the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick. The game remained tied at the end of regulation, but MSU's reliable duo orchestrated a game winning shot to earn the Spartan victory.
MSU men's soccer brought their rollercoaster season to a close at home against No.1 Maryland. The Spartans would fall 4-3 but overall end the year on a positive note leaving everything on the field and taking the best team in the country to the final whistle.
Michigan State University partnered with Levy to manage concessions at athletic venues starting this season, but the rollout drew widespread fan criticism. Surveys and feedback described long lines, poor food quality, and overpriced options, prompting calls for improvement and healthier choices.
Samuel Jaffe, under the name Del Water Gap, releases his third studio album, "Chasing the Chimera."
A Michigan State University student facing disciplinary charges for his engagement in a campus protest of university investments was found not responsible for either charges by a hearing board.
The Union of Tenure System Faculty held its first membership meeting earlier this week. This meeting marks another milestone for the union, which received recognition from Michigan State University earlier this semester after years of negotiations.
Students make the adjustment to celebrating a major holiday without family.
Strange Matter Coffee has collected more than 1,500 pounds of food in just six days through its new donation drive, offering free drinks to customers who donate to the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
MSU will tip against No. 14 Arkansas on Saturday, but much needs to be improved before then
Emerson Sargeant scored both goals as MSU completed the comeback against UCLA to win 2-1 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans will vie for the Big Ten Championship on Sunday in St. Louis.
MSU's Department of Theatre and Williamston Theatre's collaboration offers theater students creative opportunities.
Michigan State University College of Nursing's independence is in question, threatening the college's hard-fought journey for identity and influence.
The rise of the Munnsters (MSU hockey's student section) mirrors the program’s own revival. Nightingale’s return to his alma mater has lifted MSU hockey back into national contention and given students something to rally around. The chants, the lines, the road trips — they’re all proof of how much this team, and its coach, have changed what hockey feels like in East Lansing.
No. 1 MSU hockey will face No. 3 Penn State on Nov. 7 and 8 at home to kick off Big Ten play. This matchup is full of thrills, as last season MSU did not perform as well as it had hoped against Penn State. The Spartans will face a team with a similar style of hockey as well as former CHL teammates and the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick.
Michigan State University has apologized for the misspelling of a former MSU Humphrey Fellow’s name in its annual student memorial plaque.