FOOTBALL
How MSU's defense is preparing for high-powered Western Kentucky offense
The Michigan State defense looks to keep Western Kentucky's air-raid offense in-check on Saturday night.
FOOTBALL
Preview: No. 17 Michigan State hosting Western Kentucky for homecoming
Michigan State is looking to avoid a trap game at home against Western Kentucky on Saturday.
MEN'S SOCCER
Preview: Michigan State men's soccer closes homestand with Penn State
Michigan State looks to earn a winning record with a win over Penn State on Friday night.
MSU
Interim title IX coordinator announced, Jachimiak steps down unannounced
Vice President and University Spokesperson Emily Guerrant did not comment on the reason for Jachimiaku2019s leaving.
MSU
3 takeaways from Women’s Leadership Institute’s recent panel
The panel included three notable women in leadership roles: Brenda Becker, Angela Cinefro and Trina Scott.
FOOTBALL
The State News Sports Gambling Guide: Week 1
Each week, The State News’ degenerates who are 21 and older will be helping you try to earn some money with three picks of their own each Friday morning. Each week, we will update our records from the last week, so you can see who is really helping you cash in each week.
MSU
MSU Homecoming 2021: Introducing the Court and what to expect
Ten seniors are selected from a highly competitive applicant group to represent MSU in the Homecoming Court.
COMMENTARY
OPINION: The 73rd Emmy Awards, and why they sucked
Cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal debriefs the 73rd Emmy Awards: which shows deserved to win, and which ones didn't?
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant calls for equity and fairness for women's sports
In her intro press conference of the 2021-2022 season, Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant took time to speak about gender equity in women's sports.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council Candidates: Ron Bacon
Having been selected to the East Lansing City Council following the resignation of two former councilmembers, Ron Bacon cites infrastructure and housing as his priorities should he be reelected to the council. He is running for a two-year term.
MSU
Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation to host dinner to increase autism awareness, honor Tom Izzo
MSU coaches Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker will attend the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation dinner at the Breslin Center Oct. 19.
MICHIGAN
Antiquarian Book and Paper Show: Keeping the tradition of book sales alive post-COVID-19
This year, the Book and Paper Show is happening from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Causeway Bay Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
ELPD reports thefts and vandalism in downtown East Lansing
On Sept. 29, ELPD reported stolen turf in downtown East Lansing. The turf was returned on Sept. 30.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball looks to capitalize on talent and experience in 2021-22
The women's basketball team prepares for their 2021-22 season back in the Breslin.
MICHIGAN
Survivors from MSU, U-M advocate for legislative package
Survivors of Nassar and Anderson team up to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee in favor of two house bills making it easier for survivors to report their assaulters and receive justice.
MSU
'Zeke and Greet' gives students chance to meet The Wonder Dog
The event gave students the opportunity to meet and make their own stuffed Zeke, the frisbee-catching yellow lab that performs at MSU sporting events.
FOOTBALL
Resurgence of familiar faces has been key to MSU's early season success
The growth of Connor Heyward and Bryce Baringer is a theme that has been present with the veterans of Michigan State’s team this year, whether it is players from the Dantonio era or arrived through the transfer portal.
COMMENTARY
'Too weird to live, too rare to die!': Why you should know Hunter S. Thompson
"I wonder what Thompson would say about the events that are taking place now: the polarization of this country, all the anger and rage and pointing fingers at one another," City of East Lansing reporter Noah Edgar writes. "I can't help but think that his words would unite us, or at the very least make us laugh."
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball to take on Iowa and Nebraska in second weekend of Big Ten play
Michigan State volleyball looks to bounce back against Nebraska and Iowa after two consecutive losses to Indiana and Michigan last weekend
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council Candidates: Daniel Bollman
With a background in architecture and urban planning, city council candidate Daniel Bollman hopes he can bring form-based zoning, which moves buildings closer to the street, to East Lansing, should he be elected. He is running for a four-year term.