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We got the COVID-19 Vaccine and this was our experience

Thomas Ruth

March 20, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccine is now becoming more available, and we are getting closer to controlling the virus, it is more important than ever that anyone who can get vaccinated does so as soon as they can. The State News' videographer and MSU sophomore Tommy Ruth details his experience with getting the vaccine, and how the process was a sign of hope for things to come. Special thanks to the Genesee County Health Department for their hard work with getting the vaccine distributed, and for their help with the making of this video.

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Breaking down MSU's NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA

Sara Tidwell

March 19, 2021

The same inconsistencies for MSU arose in a loss to UCLA.

SOFTBALL

With a mix of newcomers and veterans, the Spartans start season 3-9 over two weekend series

Rane Claypool

March 19, 2021

MSU Softball has started 3-9 and is utilizing newcomers and veterans early on this season.

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Joshua Langford's final game as a Spartan comes in especially tough loss to UCLA

Jayna Bardahl

March 19, 2021

Joshua Langford's season and career ended with the loss to UCLA.

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Safe Ride service returns with new health and safety protocols

Jared Ramsey

March 19, 2021

The service will be provided seven days a week like before but will be available in a different time period than in past years. Previously, Safe Ride was available between 9 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., but will be offered between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. this semester.

VOLLEYBALL

MSU Volleyball prepares for Penn State after nearly month long pause due to COVID-19

Jordan Nelson

March 19, 2021

MSU volleyball finally returns to the court Friday against Penn State.

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Tom Izzo clears up conversation with Gabe Brown, 'He missed a play and I told him'

Sara Tidwell

March 19, 2021

MSU alumni and Tom Izzo himself defended and explained the conversation in the tunnel at halftime.

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FINAL: UCLA 86, MSU 80, MSU's season crumbles against UCLA

Jayna Bardahl

March 19, 2021

Michigan State's season ended in overtime after being up double digits early in the second half.

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Preview: MSU faces UCLA in First Four to open NCAA Tournament

Sara Tidwell

March 18, 2021

MSU and UCLA will tip off their First Four matchup at 9:57 p.m.

LIFE

New AAAS department share plans to focus on Black feminism, Black genders studies

Griffin Wiles

March 18, 2021

"The future of AAAS is creating a vanguard department where we are meeting each other, meeting students to make community, to make knowledge and create art that matters to the lives of Black people and affirms Black Life,” inaugural chairperson of AAAS Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown said.

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Detroit saxophonist brings MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program to finale

Morgan Womack

March 18, 2021

Charles McPherson, an alto saxophonist from Detroit, will wrap up the virtual season of the jazz department's Artist in Residence program. Jazz students, who will also be performing with their prerecorded pieces, are inspired by the artists' stories and heritage.

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Fans react to MSU's tournament seeding

Sara Tidwell

March 18, 2021

Michigan State earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. How did fans feel about the seeding?

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MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. joins Task Force on Higher Education and Opportunity

Emily Bevard

March 18, 2021

The task force — formed to address major challenges facing students and underserved communities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic — joins 38 organizations representing 2.5 million students across the United States, including 501,000 Hispanic or Latino students and 319,000 Black students.

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MSU receives over $1 million in donations on Give Green Day

Jared Ramsey

March 17, 2021

According to the Give Green MSU website, there were 6,084 financial gifts given to the University yesterday totaling $1,166,500 combined for over 30 programs within the University.

LIFE

Officials warn against dangers of binge drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Lucy VanRegenmorter

March 17, 2021

Along with COVID-19, overdrinking is a major concern to the community on St. Patrick's day.

LIFE

Importance of St. Patrick's Day: celebrating Irish culture and traditions

Verena Daniel

March 17, 2021

While Americans find time to celebrate the holiday around working hours, Saint Patrick’s feast day is a federal holiday in Ireland and it’s considered the first major holiday after Christmas and New Year’s.

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MSU ranks 2nd in state for graduate salaries

Jared Ramsey

March 17, 2021

According to GradReports.com, the state of Michigan tends to have lower costs of living, which ultimately results in smaller salaries for alumni who stay in the state graduation. Despite this, 14 Michigan schools had higher salary rates than the national median.