FOOTBALL
FINAL: Spartans snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, Penn State 39, MSU 24
MSU lost to Penn State 39-24 Saturday.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: Women's hoops to host Iowa for home Big Ten opener
MSU women's hoops will host Iowa on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Halftime thoughts: MSU 21, Penn State 10, Payton Thorne shines in 1st start
Payton Thorne has thrown three touchdown passes in two quarters.
MICHIGAN
Man with rifle near Meridian Mall, police urge public to avoid area
The area of Marsh Road and Central Park Drive was locked down, according to the post.
FOOTBALL
Column: Four burning questions as Michigan State football wraps up the regular season
Answering some of the biggest lingering questions as Michigan State football ends its regular season against Penn State.
FOOTBALL
Walk-on Tyler Hunt's small town roots and raw athleticism fuel path to success
Tyler Hunt, a walk-on who went from punter to tight end this season, was just a guy off the street who was equal parts Houdini and athlete while at Gobles High School.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
How MSU men's basketball adjusted to the Virginia postponement
MSU men's basketball was in Virginia when they learned their game against the Cavaliers wouldn't be happening.
FOOTBALL
Preview: The battle for the Land Grant Trophy, Gruff Sparty returns
Preview, prediction and Gruff Sparty: The battle for the Land Grant Trophy returns.
COMMENTARY
GUEST COLUMN: The conservative case for climate advocacy
"If the 2020 election showed anything about Michigan voters, it’s that Republicans must attack issues like climate change while still acting in a principled conservative manner."
MSU
Academic alliance allows MSU students to take courses from other Big Ten schools
The participating schools — Indiana University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University — are coming together to offer up to 18 credits free of tuition and fees as part of this course sharing opportunity.
MICHIGAN
MI Department of State receives national award for voter engagement efforts
The Michigan Department of State is one of ten organizations recognized for their nonpartisan efforts to get college students to vote.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State cornerback Julian Barnett enters transfer portal
Julian Barnett is the fifth player to enter the transfer portal this season.
MSU
MSU will require on-campus students to receive flu shot for spring semester
More information on how MSU will enforce its flu vaccine policy is expected to come in the following weeks.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order creating the Protect Michigan Commission
At a Dec. 10 press conference, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, relief plans for businesses, and a new Protect Michigan Commission.
NEWS
East Lansing Crime Warp: 2005 Missing Child
Hannah Brock and Maddie Monroe tell the heart-wrenching story of a child who went missing in 2005.
MSU
MSU Surplus Store accepting less plastic options
Although recycling is different this year, Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) Sustainability Officer Carla Iansiti works to make sure that the MSU community continues to recycle.
FOOTBALL
'Good lord, that guy is ballin': Shakur Brown's breakout season
"I get the best view (on game days) and I look over and I'm like, 'good lord, that guy is ballin'."
MICHIGAN
East Lansing receives perfect LGBTQ+ equality index score
The Municipality Equality Index focuses on how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ community members. Specific criteria include: non-discrimination laws, the city as an employer, LGBTQ+ services, law enforcement and the city leadership's position on equality.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Game notes: Takeaways from Michigan State women's basketball win at Minnesota
Takeaways from MSU women's basketball's victory over Minnesota Wednesday night.
MICHIGAN
EL city offices to remain closed due to COVID-19
The city of East Lansing's offices will continue to remain closed until January, due to the spread of COVID-19