Suzy Merchant released from hospital following minor accident
Michigan State Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant was released from Sparrow Hospital and is currently at home resting, the team announced Monday morning.
Michigan State Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant was released from Sparrow Hospital and is currently at home resting, the team announced Monday morning.
The East Lansing Police Department has been in contact with a masked individual. Police and a social worker have been in contact with him and his family because his presence has raised concerns in the community.
“I would encourage any and all students that have any kind of question, whether they think we can represent or not, we can still provide advice," Jefferies said. "There's a lot of self-help options that are available. We sit down we go through all the forms. We walk through that with everybody.”
The State News spent a day with Instructor Paula Hitzler and her Fundamentals of Horsemanship class. Hitzler has been teaching the course for 32 years – she calls the challenge of it a "metaphor for life."
Michigan State women’s basketball's double-digit comeback on the road fell short in the final minute to the No. 22 Fighting Illini. Junior guard Makira Cook was cooking on the offensive end all night, delivering a game-high performance with 26 points for the Illini.
The meeting centered around the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. HRC member Julia Walters said the HRC's goal is to see what this expansion means for the City of East Lansing and what steps need to be taken to ensure these protections are a reality rather than a piece of legislation.
The Spartan's need for a go-to center was evident in the midst of one of their worst defensive performance all season.
The Boilermakers took down the Spartans 77-61 in West Lafayette, taking both regular season games.
“This year's theme is ‘Roots Resilience Rebirth,’ and the story behind it is to highlight the idea that no matter how much time passes, or how we grow, we're still connected to our roots," Smejkal said. “So the idea that we should be unapologetically ourselves.”
Protect Life MI held a march at the Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 28 where they protested Proposal 3. This proposal, which passed in the 2022 election, created a right to an abortion in Michigan's state constitution.
Michigan State women's basketball is looking for its second straight conference win against No. 22 Illinois Sunday. The Spartans will be without Head Women’s Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant for the first time this season, after she was involved in a car accident due to a medical episode.
After collapsing in the final 10 seconds to Purdue on Jan. 16, Michigan State men's basketball looks to split the series on the road Sunday.
Michigan State led 2-1 midway through the game, but five straight goals from Minnesota resulted in another sweep.
East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon hosted a listening session at Hannah Community Center on Friday, Jan. 27, in which he addressed questions and concerns from parents, students and others about safety in East Lansing public schools.
Merchant is currently being treated at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and is in stable condition. Assistant Head Coach Dean Lockwood will act as interim head coach during Merchant’s absence.
The Spartans move to 8-4 on the season after Friday's win over Maryland. The victory served as MSU's first win in conference play.
Wharton Center Students president Rayna Gold said the event was part of the organization's effort to host sensory-friendly experiences. This often includes putting on shows where lights aren't as heavy and sound isn't as loud.
The Spartans have the opportunity to regroup and redeem themselves as they return to 3M Arena for a rematch with the Gophers Saturday at 5 p.m.
Head Coach Tom Izzo addressed media Friday to discuss Malik Hall's progress as well as the upcoming game against Purdue.
Grab a seat at the round table. It's time to introduce a new host: Bella Johnson! In her first episode with guests Jenna Malinowski and Brendan Schabath they're discussing Spartan basketball and gymnastics.