LIFE
How light pollution impacts East Lansing's night sky
Schmoll said the loss of night sky visibility is more than an aesthetic loss, but a cultural one as well.
ICE HOCKEY
Jagger Joshua, Dylan St. Cyr earn All-Big Ten awards
Jagger Joshua and Dylan St. Cyr were both named All-Big Ten honorable mentions Tuesday afternoon.
COMMENTARY
Guest Essay: Michigan State isn’t just a part of our life, it’s home
Guest essay by Sam Klemet, 2007 alumnus, President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
MSU
Lifting MSU's vaccine mandate sparks safety concerns for students, faculty
After Michigan State University lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, members of the Graduate Employees Union and the Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty are concerned the decision would compromise campus safety.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Suzy Merchant leaves a lasting legacy at MSU
Suzy Merchant's impact at Michigan State wasn't just limited to the basketball court.
LIFE
'Everyone deserves to be fed and fed well': Inside the fight against food insecurity at MSU
The Spartan Food Security Council is advocating for several measures that would increase food security at MSU: Combo-X-Change transfers, food pantries and the expansion of SNAP benefits.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo dives into Friday's USC matchup, strives for defensive and offensive balance
With a day of scouting under his belt, head coach Tom Izzo took the podium to discuss this Friday's matchup versus USC.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State 2023 spring football notebook: Quarterback position an 'open competition'
Michigan State begins spring practices this week and the quarterback position likely will gain the most attention.
COMMENTARY
Guest Essay: Spartans abroad feel disconnected, lean on community
By journalism juniors Kayla Nelsen and Ashley Zhou, State News alumni
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Suzy Merchant steps down as head women's basketball coach
Michigan State athletics announced Monday afternoon that head women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant will be stepping down from her role as head coach effective immediately.
ICE HOCKEY
'I've had a blast': Nightingale reflects on Minnesota loss, first season at Michigan State
Contrary to most of the last decade, the likely end of the season doesn’t bring a sigh of relief after a long losing streak or a painful year, but rather a glimpse of hope for what’s to come in the Nightingale era.
VOLLEYBALL
Former MSU coach Cathy George named head coach of West Michigan Pro Volleyball
Former Michigan State head volleyball coach Cathy George was named as the head coach and director of operations of West Michigan Pro Volleyball Monday morning.
LIFE
Coping creatively: MSU student turns 'Spartan Strong' into an uplifting song
Roy’s song, titled “I Believe (#SpartanStrong),” was released on Feb. 18. He started the project two days after the shooting. He said writing is an outlet for his thoughts and opinions."So silent that you can hear the wind / When you don’t feel like going to school again," Roy sings.
LIFE
The ghost-with-the-most will come to the Wharton Center for 'Beetlejuice' musical
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Say his name three times and he’ll appear in East Lansing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo reflects on 25 straight NCAA Tournaments, looks to first round matchup vs USC
No. 7 Michigan State is heading to Columbus to take on No. 10 USC this Friday. The NCAA Tournament appearance is Izzo's 25th straight.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 7 seed MSU to take on No. 10 seed USC in first round of NCAA Tournament in Columbus
In Sunday's 2022-23 selection show, it was announced that MSU earned a No. 7 seed and will face No. 10 seed USC in Columbus on Friday. The game is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET.
SPORTS
MSU gymnastics breaks another record to close out regular season
Michigan State had yet another record-breaking meet to close out its regular season campaign with a 197.800-195.225 win over Northern Illinois.
ICE HOCKEY
FINAL: Despite strong start, MSU drops Big Ten semifinals to Minnesota 5-1
Hovering at a .500 record, Michigan State still has a chance of making the 16-team NCAA tournament. But the Spartans won’t know their fate until Selection Sunday next week after the league's conference tournament winners are decided.
COMMENTARY
Guest Essay: MSU and its community members are forever changed
By: Sylvia Hodges, MSU English senior