ICE HOCKEY

Fresh off bye week, No. 1 MSU hockey set to host Notre Dame

Audrey Dayton

February 18, 2026

No. 1 Michigan State hockey will host Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena for a two-game series after spending the last week on a bye. The opening game is set for Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The series finale is set for Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. Notre Dame has a poor record but holds talented players who are dangerous on the power play. MSU must continue to win to contend for the Big Ten regular-season title, although it's taking things one day at a time. The bye week allowed MSU to recover after spending much of the last two months on the road.

COMMENTARY

GUEST COMMENTARY: When rhetoric replaces reality — the decline of American politics

Isiah Sageman

February 18, 2026

Since 2015, our nation has drifted further apart. Friends, families and neighbors often stop communicating because of politics. What was once an afterthought for many Americans — especially younger ones — now dominates everyday life. The actions of elected and unelected officials at every level of government are constantly at the center of public attention.

MICHIGAN

City council stalls public camping ban vote to March

Ria Gupta

February 18, 2026

East Lansing City Council further postponed the vote on a controversial public camping ban ordinance following increased pushback from homelessness advocates at a council meeting on Tuesday. The ordinance is part of East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown’s attempt to introduce solutions to reduce violence downtown after unlawful pepper spray and Taser usage by city police officers during MSU’s Welcome Week. 

MSU

IM West's legacy lives on through students and alumni ahead of its 2027 demolition

Georgia Hill

February 18, 2026

Last Friday, Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted to demolish the historic IM West by spring 2027. And while the structure itself will no longer exist, its decades of history will live on through memories of the Spartan community.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Defend, rebound and run: More than a motto in MSU's win over UCLA

Lucas Gentilia

February 18, 2026

MSU adheres to a simple motto to win games: defend, rebound and run. Those three words were exactly how MSU came on top against UCLA.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU dominates UCLA, showcasing sharp shooting and strong defense

Kaspar Haehnle

February 18, 2026

Michigan State basketball needed a victory after losing three of its last four. On Tuesday, it got one, defeating UCLA with suffocating defense, stellar three point shooting and a consistent offense that didn’t relax.

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's legacy extended through MSU

Demonte Thomas

February 17, 2026

Civil Rights leader Jesse L. Jackson died at the age of 84, his son announced Tuesday morning. The leader and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition and colleague of Martin Luther King Jr. visited campus five times throughout his life.

SPORTS

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Club takes floorball to the next level

Genevieve Henry

February 17, 2026

The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Club gives students and community members many opportunities for exercising and socializing. One of its most popular activities, floorball, takes the competition to the next level.

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Former professor alleges sex discrimination, intends to sue MSU

Julia Roeder

February 17, 2026

Former Michigan State University professor filed an intent to sue in January, alleging discrimination on the basis of sex.

SPORTS

Inside the barrel, rodeo clown performs and protects

Ari Saperstein

February 17, 2026

Wallace, a professional rodeo clown from Illinois, spent the weekend performing at the 56th annual Spartan Stampede, hosted by the MSU Rodeo Club at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women’s basketball celebrates Senior Day vs. Northwestern

Tyler Gaylord

February 17, 2026

No. 18 MSU women’s basketball looks to bounce back from a tough February stretch when it hosts Northwestern for Senior Day Wednesday at Breslin Center. The Spartans are coming off a 1-4 month, including back-to-back blowout losses, and a win would help regain momentum before the postseason while sending their seniors out with a victory.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU looks to adjust in Big Ten matchup against UCLA

Kaspar Haehnle

February 16, 2026

Michigan State men's basketball has struggled as of late. Losing the past three of four, head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans hope to fix its defensive woes, adjust to the loss of an injured player and find itself victorious in this weeks matchup against UCLA.

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After frigid weeks, MSU students relish warm spell

Nikolas Szpotek

February 16, 2026

MSU students enjoyed a sudden warm spell Monday following weeks of freezing weather. Will the warm weather hold?

COMMENTARY

OPINION: 2016? No, it's 1986 that's back

Isabella Cucchetti

February 16, 2026

The beginning of 2026 was marked by a trend which had everyone proclaiming, “2026 is the new 2016.” But is it really? Fashion, social movements, and culture from ten years ago still feels very distant. In fact, recent years have had more in common with the 80s, with things like grind culture, athleisure and tradwives. 1986 is back, not 2016.

SPORTS

The intramural team known for T-shirts and losing every game

Genevieve Henry

February 16, 2026

One intramural team on campus has become infamous for their handmade shirts and losing record. The so-called "Capyballers" have lost every single game they have played over three seasons and three sports.

COMMENTARY

REVIEW: All lust, no literature in ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation

Lily Cole

February 16, 2026

Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" came out on Feb. 13.

LIFE

Reality television sparks conversation on recent popularity, parasocial relationships

Amy Cho

February 16, 2026

Reality television, known for its abundance of drama and unpredictable nature, has recently found its way into mainstream television once again. First gaining popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with "The Real World" and "Survivor," reality television introduced a new type of show structure.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan sweeps MSU women's basketball in commanding 86-65 victory

Tyler Gaylord

February 15, 2026

What began as a highly anticipated rematch between in-state rivals quickly unraveled for Michigan State. After trading blows early, a turnover-plagued second quarter flipped the game on its head, allowing Michigan Wolverines to seize control and cruise past the Michigan State Spartans, 86-65. Michigan capitalized on MSU’s mistakes and second-chance opportunities to complete the season sweep, while injuries and exposed weaknesses compounded a frustrating night for the Spartans as they search for answers late in the season.

SPORTS

MSU gymnastics beats Maryland and Western Michigan in tri-meet win

Genevieve Henry

February 15, 2026

Michigan State Gymnastics earned a 197.250, their second-highest score of the season, to beat out Maryland and Western Michigan in a tri-meet at Jenison Fieldhouse. The Spartans delivered exceptional performances on the floor and bars.

SPORTS

MSU Rugby Football Club embraces stereotypes and builds inclusive team

Genevieve Henry

February 15, 2026

The MSU Rugby Football Club has cultivated an image as an LGTBQ+ friendly space for students to participate in sports on campus.