LIFE

MSU students reflect on the meaning the American flag holds for them

Dina Kaur

January 27, 2021

The 13 stripes of the American flag represent the original 13 colonies, and the stars represent the 50 states of the nation. The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white purity and innocence and blue vigilance, perseverance and justice.  Although the flag’s intention is clear, to represent the nation, its meaning has come to change as years have gone by since it’s creation.  

MICHIGAN

Michigan Republicans withholds funding for schools unless Gov. Whitmer gives up pandemic powers

Janelle James

January 27, 2021

The Michigan GOP announced their recovery plan on Wednesday, which is more than $2 billion less than Gov. Whitmer’s COVID Recovery Plan.

NEWS

Men's basketball reschedules Iowa, moves home match against Nebraska

Sara Tidwell

January 27, 2021

MSU men's hoops will play Iowa on Feb. 2 after having to initially postpone the matchup.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's hoops COVID update, Rutgers game expected to go on

Jayna Bardahl

January 27, 2021

After a 20-day break, MSU men's hoops will make the trip to Rutgers at 7p.m. on Thursday.

COMMENTARY

Column: What having a Black woman as the U.S. vice president means to me

Janelle James

January 27, 2021

With the historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris, reporter Janelle James shares the significance of this moment as a Black woman.  "What makes me extremely proud about Vice President Harris is that she paved the way for the next generation of Black women in politics, including myself," James wrote. "She walked, so that I could run."

COMMENTARY

Column: 1 year later, the loss of Kobe Bryant still resonates

Joe Dandron

January 27, 2021

Kobe Bryant's complicated legacy and the crash that he and eight others died in still resonate, 365 days later.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan State women's basketball reschedules to play Maryland on Thursday

Eli McKown

January 27, 2021

Michigan State will play Maryland on Thursday at 4 p.m., making up of one of the Spartans' postponed games against Michigan.

MSU

Next fall, resident assistants will not be required to have lived on campus previously

Melanie Soverinsky

January 27, 2021

A majority of the training will most likely be held virtually up until Resident Assistants (RA) are able to move onto campus in the summer. Furthermore, RA fall training is scheduled to occur Aug. 15-27 in person.

COMMENTARY

Column: The final chapter of college comes with an empty finality

Joe Dandron

January 27, 2021

Sports editor and writer Joe Dandron reflects as he enters his final semester at Michigan State.

MICHIGAN

About 200 Lansing city employees vaccinated, no set-back in vaccine availability

Emily Bevard

January 26, 2021

Sparrow Health System recently vaccinated 200 Lansing city employees including Mayor Andy Schor as a part of an invitation-only pilot program, but according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail in a media briefing Tuesday, it has not created a set-back in COVID-19 vaccine availability.

SPORTS

MSU swimmers dive into season with an uncertain future

Jordan Nelson

January 26, 2021

MSU's biggest rival publicly voiced and showed support as the Spartans traveled to Ann Arbor on Jan. 23.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing Public School board votes to bring back in-person classes

Hope O'Dell

January 26, 2021

Parents may choose for their kids to continue remote learning at East Lansing Public Schools.

MICHIGAN

Lansing Police trying to identify suspect in larceny investigation

Wajeeha Kamal

January 26, 2021

The Lansing Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a larceny investigation. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gabe Brown tests positive for COVID-19

Jayna Bardahl

January 26, 2021

Brown tested positive and will return to the lineup in early February.

COMMENTARY

Editorial: Trustees, it's time to release the documents

The State News Editorial Board

January 26, 2021

Release the documents, Trustees. It’s time.

MSU

Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department

Jared Ramsey

January 26, 2021

Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Post play to determine how far Michigan State women's basketball can go

Eli McKown

January 26, 2021

MSU's play on the blocks can fuel their success, if they let it.

MICHIGAN

A timeline of Nassar's abuse, charges and Michigan State's response

Wajeeha Kamal

January 26, 2021

After three years since Larry Nassar's sentencing, here's a timeline of everything from Nassar's years of abuse to investigations and trials to Michigan State's response.

MSU

Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System

Jared Ramsey

January 26, 2021

Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.

ALUMNI

Letter FROM the editor: A 'glimmer of hope' after a turbulent year

Evan Jones

January 26, 2021

2021 looks promising for The State News after innovation and challenges in 2020