FOOTBALL
MSU Football excited to play after long question-filled offseason
Anticipation is building as Michigan State football readies to face Northwestern to open their season.
MICHIGAN
Former MSUPD captain pleads guilty to carrying a concealed pistol while under the influence
Former MSUPD Captain Valerie O'Brien will spend a year on probation after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon.
COMMENTARY
This year you’re the priority: Our commitment to sharing the stories that make up MSU
The State News is a student newspaper, and we don’t want to lose focus of that. As students, we offer a unique perspective many of our competitors can’t. We know what students care about. We know what students want to see because we’re students too.
FOOTBALL
Anthony Russo vs. Payton Thorne: comparing the options at starting quarterback for Michigan State
Here's what Anthony Russo and Payton Thorne bring to Michigan State football's quarterback battle.
MSU
Fall convocation welcomes largest freshmen class
The annual ceremony is intended to officially induct new students into the MSU community, introduce prominent faculty and inspire Spartans to embrace all that MSU has to offer.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU women's soccer draws with Florida Atlantic 1-1, remain unbeaten
The Spartans outshot the Owls 26-5 in a double overtime thriller that ended in a tie.
MEN'S SOCCER
Michigan State soccer welcomes back fans to DeMartin Stadium
After a year away, fans have made their way back to DeMartin Stadium and are already making an impact on the game.
MEN'S SOCCER
FINAL: Akron 2, MSU 1, sudden death goal sends Spartans home heartbroken
Michigan State men's soccer suffers a heartbreaking loss to Akron, 2-1.
MSU
Annual UFest highlights MSU Union to new students
The event was one of the first large-scale university social events of welcome week, and represented what in-person, on-campus events could look like this year.
MSU
Michigan State employee files lawsuit due to vaccine mandate
MSU employee files a lawsuit against the university due to its vaccine requirement. She has a natural immunity against the virus and refuses to receive the vaccine.
FOOTBALL
2021 Michigan State Football schedule breakdown
Michigan State returns to a full 12 game schedule for the 2021 season as they look to improve off of their 2-5 season in 2020.
MICHIGAN
Auto accident temporarily closes Grand River Avenue
East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzales confirmed the road has been cleared and traffic is continuing as normal.
FOOTBALL
BREAKING: Alan Haller expected to be new MSU Athletic Director, according to Detroit Free Press report
According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Deputy Athletic Director Alan Haller will be promoted to Athletic Director by the end of the week, replacing Bill Beekman.
MSU
MSU Dairy Store opens doors for move-in weekend
The Anthony Hall location will be open for limited hours for the fall semester, opening on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU Hockey 2021-22 schedule released
Michigan State hockey releases 2021-22 schedule as they look to bounce back from a rough previous season.
MSU
MSU housing clarifies dorm assignment confusion
With move-in came some confusion regarding dorm room placements, with claims that some students who signed up for single rooms were placed in doubles.
NEWS
MSU Rowing captain Olivia Long died on Friday
Michigan State rowing captain Olivia Long has died at the age of 20.
FOOTBALL
MSU secondary looking to become more cohesive under Xavier Henderson's leadership
Michigan State senior safety Xavier Henderson steps into leadership role as the defensive backs group brings in fresh faces.
NEWS
President Stanley welcomes two incoming, in-person MSU classes
“We have 15,000 students coming to campus,” MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. “Each and every one deserves the best attention and I think all my team is working to do that. I think from talking to people today, there’s great joy and excitement.”
FOOTBALL
MSU Athletics teams up with The Brandr Group to bring NIL licensing opportunities to student-athletes
For the first time, Michigan State athletes will be able to use Michigan State logos and other trademarks along with their name, image and likeness.