The 2025 USA Powerlifting Michigan State Championships showcased Michigan’s strongest athletes, with the event highlighting the state’s growing powerlifting community and the dedication behind every lift.
Three years after renovations were approved, the MSU Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public on Jan. 14, with new additions and exhibitions awaiting visitors and guests. The reopening of the museum comes after the MSU Board of Trustees approved the $28 million renovation project for the century-old building in 2021, with the renovation process beginning in 2024.
No. 9 MSU women's soccer is heading to Stanford to take on the No. 1 Cardinals in their first ever Elite Eight match. While the odds are stacked against them, the Spartans are embracing the underdog mentality.
Michigan State athletics saw a mix of breakthrough and frustration this week, highlighted by women’s soccer making its first-ever Elite Eight and women’s basketball staying undefeated with dominant wins. While football and hockey both suffered tough losses, cross country, wrestling and men’s tennis delivered strong postseason performances. With key matchups ahead across several sports, the Spartans now turn their focus to finishing the fall season strong.
Movement across MSU's massive campus is a daily struggle. Students say the winter weather only heightens the tension among the many ways Spartans travel.
A season full of incredible highs and lows for MSU men's soccer and their fans came to a close. A dive into the season and what's ahead for these Spartans.
Through the loss and the changes and the pressure, Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith addresses the questions and concerns of his future as MSU's head coach.
Michigan State men’s basketball, now ranked No. 11 after wins over Kentucky and Detroit Mercy, is set for the Fort Myers Tip-Off, where it will face East Carolina and No. 16 North Carolina. With ECU entering at No. 244 in KenPom and UNC led by standout freshman Caleb Wilson, the Spartans will return home afterward to host Iowa on Dec. 2 and Duke on Dec. 6.
MSU transfer students build a sense of belonging by using support resources, joining clubs and exploring campus opportunities that match their interests.
Behind a dominant 102-41 win over Oakland was a career night from Kennedy Blair and a continued defensive dominance. The redshirt sophomore poured in 25 points in just three quarters, fueling a second-quarter explosion that erased an uneven start and showcased why this Michigan State team thrives on pressure and pace. While questions lingered early around MSU’s offensive consistency and Grace VanSlooten’s health, the Spartans’ depth, defensive intensity and Blair’s all-around performance highlighted a group beginning to find its rhythm ahead of a challenging stretch on the road.
MSU women's soccer beat Colorado 2-1 to book their first trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in program History. Junior midfielder Bella Najera scored both goals to seal the win for the Spartans.
The City of East Lansing held its first annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ann St. Plaza on Saturday, November 22. The event began at 5 p.m. with a crowd wrapping around the plaza, all lined up for hot cocoa, tea, pony rides and a unique Division St Garage ornament. This was the first Christmas Tree lighting to be held in East Lansing, and it was hosted by the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB).
"Wicked: For Good" came out in theaters on Nov. 21
On Friday, Nov. 21, the 41st annual Silver Bells in the City celebration took place in downtown Lansing. With plenty of activities scattered throughout the night, attendees were encouraged to participate in all that interested them.
After dropping Game 1 with a 5-4 loss, No. 1 Michigan State hockey looked to split its series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU played tighter defense and sharper offense than the previous night, but gave up a power-play goal in the second period. Despite knotting the game in the final period, the Spartans lost 2-1 in overtime.
Michigan State looked like it had finally turned a corner after a dominant third quarter, but a familiar fourth-quarter collapse erased a 10-point lead and handed Iowa a 20-17 win on a last-second field goal. The loss adds another chapter to a season defined by late-game failures, as the Spartans once again showed flashes of promise before unraveling when it mattered most.
On Nov. 19th students spent the night "Dancing Through Life" at the University Activities Board A Wicked Night event. To celebrate the upcoming release of the sequel Wicked: For Good, students gathered in the Erickson Kiva for a night of Wicked themed karaoke, trivia, arts and crafts and treats.
On Friday night No. 1 Michigan State hockey hosted No. 7 Wisconsin looking to remain undefeated in Big Ten play. The Spartans took an early 2-0 lead, but the Badgers responded with four goals in the second frame and MSU was unable to mount a comeback, falling 5-4.
Even though the Spartans had no trouble with Detroit Mercy in a 28-point win, the team's consistency will need to improve if it wants to win at a high level.
On Friday, Michigan State basketball's 84-56 victory over Detroit Mercy showed good things, showed bad things, showed inconsistent things. In an inconsistent game, the Spartans outweighed the Titans through the play of its four horseman.