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LIFE

Students talk athleisure trends, Alo Yoga and Lululemon

The popularity of athleisure, a category of clothing that combines athletic wear with leisure, style, and comfort, has been on the rise for the past few years. For luxury athleisure brands like Lululemon and Alo, their products offer a wide variety of characteristics that may appeal to customers.

FOOTBALL

MSU seniors endure four years of football frustration

When the class of 2026 arrived on campus four years ago, they expected a good football team. Instead, what they got was defeat. Four grim years of it. Losing records and no bowl game experiences and no victories over rival Michigan. For some seniors, it's frustrating. For others, it's unbelievable.

NEWS

Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council

The Ingham County Clerk website announced early Wednesday morning that former candidates Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby are the newly elected members of East Lansing City Council. Whelan won with 22.36% of the vote, earning 2,609 votes across all precincts. Grigsby followed closely in second with 20.01% of the vote, earning 2,335 votes across all precincts. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU's suffocating defense leads to dominating season opener victory

Michigan State women’s basketball opened its season with a record-setting performance, smothering Mercyhurst 125-39 behind a relentless full-court defense that forced 36 turnovers and produced 62 points off takeaways. Head coach Robyn Fralick’s squad showcased its trademark intensity from start to finish, highlighted by standout performances from freshman guard Amy Terrain and veterans Theryn Hallock and Grace VanSlooten. With the win, MSU not only set a program scoring record but also sent a clear message — this year’s team plans to defend and dominate.

FOOTBALL

Alessio Milivojevic shines in first start, MSU falls to Minnesota 23-20

Redshirt freshman quarterback Alessio Milivojevic delivered a breakout performance in his first career start, throwing for 301 yards and a touchdown to help Michigan State push Minnesota to overtime. Despite explosive second-half plays and a revived offense, the Spartans fell 23-20 on the road, extending their losing streak to six games as they enter a crucial bye week before facing Penn State.