MSU
ASMSU approves climate, sustainability and OER bills among 14 going to GA
The bills will be deliberated upon this Thursday, Dec. 10, at the last GA meeting before winter break.
COMMENTARY
The State News fall 2020 diversity report
Our guiding metric is to report stories that are relatable with a wide range of lived perspectives to steer both coverage and hiring decisions.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: MSU 81, Minnesota 68, Winston and Clouden combine for 45 points
MSU women's basketball defeated Minnesota, 81-68, in their first conference match of the season.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council talks COVID-19 support for local businesses
East Lansing City Council discussed ways to support small businesses during the pandemic.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: MSU women's hoops to begin Big Ten campaign at Minnesota
MSU women's hoops will begin Big Ten play at Minnesota on Dec. 9.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow launches Patient Cost Estimator portal, relocates testing site in Charlotte
The portal allows patients to search by the procedure from a menu of 300 services and to provide a customized estimate of out-of-pocket costs given an individual’s insurance details when applicable, the release states.
MICHIGAN
What the rocky presidential transition means for national security, pandemic response
Former Director of Communication for U.S. National Intelligence Shawn Turner said that while the Biden team will have a lot of catching up to do, it's important work to make it through the term without a major tragedy.
MICHIGAN
Health Officer Vail says legislature leaders might be ignoring health advice
Health Officer Linda Vail has made attempts to communicate with the legislature in the past including a recent letter to the Senate and a letter to the House of Representatives after an exposure in April.
SPORTS
Trust, Benevolence and the impacts of coaching 30+ years, the Walt Drenth story
What do a Princeton University employee, former Olympian and software engineer all have in common? They were all coached by Walt Drenth.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball game against No. 18 Virginia postponed due to COVID issues
MSU men's basketball game against Virginia has been postponed.
MICHIGAN
'A publicity stunt': AG Dana Nessel responds to Texas lawsuit
In a response statement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the lawsuit "is a publicity stunt, not a serious legal pleading."
MICHIGAN
ELPRA's virtual theater programming wins 2021 innovative programming award
East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) receives award for virtual theater programming.
MSU
MSU signs contract with NextEra Energy for 20 MW solar array
Construction will likely begin in spring 2022 and the array should be operational by December of that year, with little to no road closures in-between.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU head hockey coach Danton Cole reacts to postponement of Wisconsin series
Head coach Danton Cole spoke to the media on Monday about his teams postponed series against Wisconsin.
LIFE
'It gave me more faith in America': LGBTQ students react to Biden's Win
LGBTQ voters discuss their reactions to Joe Biden winning the presidency, and their hopes for the next four years.
SPOTLIGHT
The woes of womanhood in the modern workplace
Female-identifying students and staff members recall the struggles they faced based on their gender identities.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer announces COVID-19 pause to last 12 more days
Currently, Michigan's case rate is at 522 COVID-19 cases per million, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said. Cases are trending down, but are still seven times the rate of COVID-19 in September.
MICHIGAN
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with COVID-19, Ingham County mandates quarantine for close contacts
Quarantine and monitoring for this incident at the Anderson House Office Building will officially end Dec. 17.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's hoops improves to No. 4 in AP rankings
Michigan State men's basketball stands at No. 4 in the AP poll Week 3 rankings.