LIFE
Dueling columns: When does the most wonderful time of the year start?
Christmas music right after Halloween, a tragedy or way of life? Reporters Drew Goretzka and Dan Netter battle it out.
MICHIGAN
ELPD releases names of Halloween weekend shooting victims
"We do not have the exact circumstances of how the two were shot," ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said. "We do not have anybody in custody and we are not currently looking for any suspects."
FOOTBALL
Preview: No. 5 Michigan State questing to continue Cinderella season at Purdue
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. with the game being televised on ABC.
MICHIGAN
Hospital caregivers protest outside Sparrow Hospital demanding better conditions
Hospital administration proposed a new contract for the caregivers late last Friday, the last day of contract negotiations between them and the union. Many of the picketing workers cited high turnover rates, exhaustion from long hours and low pay.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
East Coast to East Lansing: Tyson Walker, A.J. Hoggard bring longtime relationship to MSU
The two point guards and longtime competitors are primed to rejuvenate a position that cratered during last year's disappointing season.
MICHIGAN
State House Democrats introduce new voting rights legislation
The seven bills are proposed in response to mainly Republican-backed election reform bills that many Democrats say could be harmful to the democratic process.
MSU
Protesters gather outside Delta Kappa Epsilon, advocate for accountability
Protestors gathered outside of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Nov. 3. to advocate for accountability. The demonstration attracted attention from passersby and police officers.
FOOTBALL
Spartans preparing to avoid becoming victims of Saturday's 'trap game'
Despite the record, despite the rankings, despite the Heisman Trophy race, the message and mission remains the same: The Spartans are taking it day by day, week by week, game by game.
MSU
MSU researchers receive nearly $2 million grant to explore chemical pollutants in biosolids
The researchers will investigate the role biosolids play in polluting soil, water and plants.
SPORTS
MSU Swimming and Diving members struggle with the shift to student life
“The question throughout this whole experience has been, Why?” Balow said.
COMMENTARY
Parliament: The solution to perpetual gridlock
"Because of the instability presidential systems create and the constant crises of governing, the U.S. would be smart to adopt a parliamentary-style system, so the governing coalition is always aligned with the current chief executive," international relations reporter Dan Netter writes.
FOOTBALL
MSU's offensive line improvement has helped create a Heisman candidate
Michigan State's offensive line has contributed to Kenneth Walker III's Heisman candidacy.
MSU
Michigan State responds to rivalry week chaos in East Lansing
Those who have information about individuals involved in the destructive off-campus actions, are encouraged to share it with the Dean of Students Office.
MICHIGAN
2021 election: East Lansing City Council victors revealed
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
FOOTBALL
MSU ranked No. 3 in first College Football Playoff Rankings
Michigan State ranked 3 in College Football Playoff poll.
MICHIGAN
MSP Marine Services assists MSUPD in search for Brendan Santo
Michigan State Police's Marine Services has joined the search for missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo. MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said there have been no indications of foul play regarding his disappearance.
MSU
Survey shows Michigan State students pleased with fall break
The survey received 121 responses from freshman students to seniors at MSU. The survey found that 91.7 percent of students enjoyed their fall break.
MICHIGAN
MSU asks for help identifying students engaged in criminal behavior following football victory
To report suspected criminal behavior, share photos/videos or report dangerous off-campus behavior by MSU students, contact ELPD Sgt. Adam Park at 517-319-6834 or the MSU Dean of Students office by phone at 517-884-0789 or by email at doso@msu.edu.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Pumpkin Walk returns post-COVID-19
“After the last couple years where, you know, people have been down and inside, it kind of just felt good to be outside and see the community vibrant, and just having fun, and just having a good time in their costumes,” magician Cameron Zvara said. “Just interacting together, it just felt good to feel like a community again.”
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
After a year of waiting, Matilda Ekh arrives in East Lansing for women's hoops from Sweden
Michigan State introduces their newest and furthest player from home, Matilda Ekh.