SPORTS
Michigan State gymnastics gears up for their meet against No.1 Michigan
Michigan State takes their first loss as a stepping stone as they get ready for their meet against Michigan.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: MSU 79, PSU 58: Spartans secure elusive road win over Penn State
A collective scoring effort for the Spartans helps take down the Nittany Lions.
MSU
Positive meningitis case confirmed in East Lansing
The infected individual was a University of Michigan student, and had attended an event at Club Rush hosted by Sigma Beta Rho fraternity on Jan. 22. The event was attended by an estimated 250 participants.
MICHIGAN
COVID-19 in Ingham County: Nearly 14,000 cases reported in January
“When we look at our overall case trends, we can see that these are the highest numbers we’ve seen since the pandemic,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said. “That is true nationally, that is true almost everywhere.”
ICE HOCKEY
Former Michigan State defenseman Jake Chelios to represent China in the olympics
Michigan State hockey will be represented in the Olympics by former defenseman Jake Chelios.
LIFE
Drama update: Spears vs. Spears
In an extremely public fashion, the Spears have decided to air out their family drama using book releases, podcasts, and social media. Following the Free Britney movement, Jamie Lynn Spears released a book painting her life in the shadow of Britney's own life, causing conflict for the world to see.
MSU
Mott Foundation gives MSU $25 million grant to expand Flint public health partnership
The foundation granted nearly $12 million to MSU beginning in 2012, which allowed for the expansion and relocation of the College of Human Medicine’s public health program to Flint.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer proposes tax cuts, insulin regulation in State of the State Address
What Whitmer referred to as "kitchen table issues," such as tax reform, insulin regulation, electric vehicles and mental health, dominated her discussion in policy proposals for the upcoming year.
MICHIGAN
Patriarche Park renovations bolstered by local pickleball group
Looking for a new hobby to pick up? Well, now that Patriarche Park is installing 10 new pickeball courts, you may have just found one.
MSU
MSU sees reflection in UM firing president, Anderson survivors settlement
On Jan. 19, U-M agreed to a $490 million settlement with survivors of now late Michigan doctor Robert Anderson. Just days prior, The U-M Regents terminated Schlissel on Jan. 15 following an investigation that found he was having a relationship with a subordinate.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Know Thy Enemy: MSU women's hoops set to go out east for road trip, starting with Penn State
The State News' women's basketball beat writer Sara Tidwell spoke with Logan Bourandas of The Daily Collegian ahead of Thursday’s PSU and MSU game.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: Elite meets elite on Thursday when Nia Clouden and Makenna Marisa faceoff
Elite will be meeting elite on Thursday night in the Bryce Jordan Center when Penn State junior guard Makenna Marisa and Michigan State senior guard Nia Clouden square off.
MSU
MSU student affairs offering scholarships to help current students next school year
The scholarships are intended to help assist the financial burden tuition places on many MSU students and are offered for many different student demographics including parents, LGBTQ+ students and veterans, among several others.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State remains 'consistently inconsistent' in offensive performance against Illinois
A dysfunctional early attack and a tough shooting night hamstrung the Spartans comeback bid against the Illini.
MICHIGAN
CATA extends service reductions until as late as March 6
This extension affects on and off-campus routes, as well as several Lansing-based routes.
NEWS
MSU alumna Dorothy Milne is taking the world of storytelling virtual
MSU acting alumna, Dorothy Milne, is bringing the art of storytelling and live theater to the virtual realm, producing the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival completely virtually. She will be organizing and performing the newest and best acts of spoken word, truthful storytelling, taking the art from the Chicago theater, worldwide.
MICHIGAN
Conservative students at MSU reflect on the events of Jan. 6, one year later
Conservative students talk about what the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 means to them and the conservative groups on campus, one year later.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: With 9 regular season games left, consistency will make or break MSU women's basketball
If the Spartans find a way to regain composure and confidence in themselves, their consistency for wins will gain momentum.
MICHIGAN
Petition to implement heightened safety features on campus gains traction after discovery of Brendan Santo's body
"We're constantly evaluating improvements to our campus to further the safety and security of our Spartan Community and guests," MSU spokesperson Dan Olsen said. "We're having conversations about this particular space on campus and looking at additional measures to make it safer for our community."
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball could not overcome Max Christie's off-night in loss to Illinois
“What do I think Max Christie will do from here?” Izzo said. “He'll watch the tape on the way home on the plane. He'll probably get up at 6:30 and be in there shooting."