MSU
MSU obtains rare emergency readiness accreditation
MSU remains the only university in the Midwest and in the Big Ten to hold an EMAP accreditation.
SPORTS
'There's really never downtime': Fall sport athletes share insight on off season life
While the off season comes with more time for school work and social life, athletes are still expected to train regularly in preparation for the upcoming year.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: MSU women's basketball looks to take down Nebraska in second straight game without Merchant
The Spartans are looking to bounce back from a loss against Illinois Sunday as they travel to Nebraska to play their second straight game without Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant.
MICHIGAN
How students can take care of themselves during the winter semester
It’s the end of January. The calm of winter break has sparked the hectic schedule of a new semester. New Year’s Resolutions have fallen in priority like snow has fallen to the ground. Sleep becomes rare while stress becomes common, but MSU experts advocating for student wellness say it’s time to put yourself first.“Health is the capacity of an individual at any given time to be in this world, to interact with the world and to give back to the world,” Director of Health Promotion Dennis Martell said.
FOOTBALL
MSU football welcomes early enrollees, transfers and DL coach Diron Reynolds
In a press conference Wednesday morning, Michigan State football welcomed a host of new faces to the program, including defensive line head coach Diron Reynolds, a couple of transfer portal additions and a few early enrollees.
PHOTO VIDEO
Houselights: Twitter tea, Joe Burrow and Oscar nominations
Jeffree Star is back? The world is seemingly obsessed with Joe Burrow? Host Liz Nass and entertainment reporter Jaden Beard answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Houselights.
ICE HOCKEY
Breaking down Michigan State's senior class of 2023
The Spartans will honor 10 seniors following the conclusion of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame.
MSU
MSU Child Development Labs to expand after receiving $2.1 million in funding
“It is a great experience for MSU students who take their labs through the child development lab to be able to have experiences with a diverse population,” Child Development Laboratories Director Laurie Linscott said. “Our university students, when they go into the field of teaching, will have had their lab experiences being able to work with children and families of diversity.”
LIFE
Lansing Roller Derby skates into new season after three-year hiatus
Lansing Roller Derby is back for a regular season, after a three-year hiatus from normal gameplay. “(The team) is genuinely one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities I’ve ever been a part of,” Hume said.
MICHIGAN
Lansing enters code blue emergency, opens shelters from cold weather
With frigid temperatures expected, the City of Lansing has declared a Code Blue emergency, which will open numerous shelters for those at risk from the cold.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Why we celebrate being women in sports
In honor of the 37th National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the women of The State News sports and multimedia desks share what the day means to us. Here are our perspectives on being women in sports and why we celebrate today.
LIFE
Students share their opinions on the 2023 Oscar nominations
“It’s not a secret that the Oscars predominantly lack people of color,” Mosley said. “I think that’s not something they’re trying to hide. Obviously, some steps are being taken to diversify the Oscars, but we clearly have a long way to go, based just on the international nominations.”
LIFE
Faculty and student committee demand social-consciousness, transparency from MSU's investments
MSU’s University Council, a legislature of faculty and student representatives, passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding the university center ethics and social-consciousness in its investments.
MICHIGAN
No foul play suspected in Knob Hill apartment fire
The Meridian Township Fire Department concluded the cause of the fire is undetermined, although the fire marshal said there was no sign of foul play.
LIFE
How community members are aiming to reform East Lansing sex education
Sex education is often the hallmark of secondary school – but how this looks can vary greatly between school districts. For some, sex education is a strict discussion on the importance of abstinence. For others, it's a more comprehensive overview of ways to prevent STDs and maintain reproductive health.
FOOTBALL
DB Khary Crump sentenced to probation and community service for tunnel incident
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Khary Crump has been sentenced to 12 months of probation and 80 hours of community service for the misdemeanor assault charges filed after the incident in Michigan’s player tunnel.
MSU
MSU names Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year
This year, the award recognized the farm's close-knit family dynamic, quality of production and openness to furthering research alongside MSU faculty and students.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing School Board holds emergency meeting on school safety
Parents, students and teachers shared comments on the social temperature of the school following other incidents including the shelter-in-place on Jan. 24. New changes were proposed by the school board and administration to increase security.
LIFE
Broadway musical 'Jagged Little Pill' coming to the Wharton Center
"Jagged Little Pill" is coming to the Wharton Center Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 5. Lani Corson, who plays the role of Mary Jane Healy, describes the story of "Jagged Little Pill" as surrounding a “seemingly perfect family who is actually dealing with a myriad of issues.”
MSU
Trust, transparency, transformative leadership: Vassar shares goals for term as board chair
As the first Black woman to serve as the MSU Board of Trustees chair, Dr. Rema Vassar hopes to use her position to empower others, rebuild trust within the board and with the Spartan community and tackle transformative issues.