ALUMNI
Pacemaker prize, pandemic pivot predominate Fall 2020 newsletter
Newsletter details TSN's 17th Pacemaker win all-time amid coronavirus disruptions
NEWS
A look behind the curtain of cult psychology
Chemistry freshman Raegan Swartz and her family have seen firsthand the impact a cult can have on someone's life. Her great-grandfather was involved in a small cult near her hometown.
MSU
ASMSU remove Safe Ride tax, passes 7 bills in 5-hour meeting
The bills removed the $3 Safe Ride student tax for the spring semester, addressed anti-discrimination, Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading, and Student Faculty Staff Hearing Board, or SFSB, cases.
SPORTS
With emotion, MSU swim and dive athletes discuss the decision to cut their program
After MSU decided to cut the varsity swim and dive programs following this year, many athletes reacted with shock and sadness.
MICHIGAN
MSU Trump supporters reflect on the president's Lansing visit
“A Trump rally is kind of like a combination of a political event and a rock concert,” 2003 MSU alumnus Chris Farmer said.
FOOTBALL
'The school down the road': Intensity builds for MSU as rivalry weekend nears
After a up and down opener against Rutgers, MSU turns the page to Michigan as week two opens up with the rivalry game.
LIFE
Love Lockdown: How college students are dating during the pandemic
There have been triumphs and tribulations for everyone during this time and everyone had unique experiences in regard to their dating lives. Dating during a pandemic put Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" into a new perspective.
COMMENTARY
Column: Nationalism has superseded decency; it's time to reevaluate
Now, circling back to former President John F. Kennedy: “The question before us is, which point of view and which party do we want to lead the United States?” An obstinate nationalist, or a receptive patriot?
MSU
MSU Board of Trustees to vote on 3 appointments at Oct. 30 meeting
The MSU Board of Trustees meets on Friday, Oct. 30.
LIFE
'The Earth has a deadline': The value of sustainability and how to incorporate it into your daily life
"Living sustainable comes down to a question of whether or not you care about the future and future generations,” Richardson said. “Most of us can go about doing whatever we want, and we can continue to still live our lives in relative comfort, but the impacts of climate change are already being felt."
COMMENTARY
Editorial: The difference between advertisements and editorial content
Media literacy week gives an opportunity to discuss the structure of The State News and how we operate both as a newsroom and as a business.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people before Halloween, U of M game
Based on the health department's observations and previous citations under prior orders, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said stricter gathering limits are necessary.
MICHIGAN
Judge strikes down open-carry firearm ban at polls, Nessel issues emergency appeal
Michigan Judge Christopher Murray reversed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's directive banning open-carry firearms at or within 100 feet of Michigan polling stations.
NEWS
Letter FROM the editor: On the banks of the Red Cedar, a fall like no other
Remote learning and distanced S'Newsing hasn't stopped today's journalists
NEWS
The 1909: Voices from the rally, Michiganders for Trump
In this special edition of the 1909, Podcast Coordinator Case Dekoning goes out into the field, interviewing Donald Trump supporters outside his rally in Lansing International Airport on Oct. 28, 2020.
MICHIGAN
Health official cites concern over Trump's rally, upcoming football game
“We politicized viruses, we politicized mask wearing. Our president has clearly not been pleased with our governor and the president also is rather reckless with regard to COVID and COVID precautions that are recommended broadly across the public health community as well as amongst the scientific community,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
'Write your own story': Mardrekia Cook battles back after injuries
After undergoing a season-ending achilles surgery last year, Mardrekia Cook returns for her redshirt senior season ready to write her own story.
MICHIGAN
First-time voters share their motivations to vote in the upcoming election
Citizens from the age of 18 to 64 work to make their voices heard by registering to vote. They explain why voting is important to them.
MICHIGAN
Stolen Peace Pole anonymously returned
ELPD agreed not to investigate if the pole was returned to the park. As the Peace Pole was anonymously returned, ELPD will not investigate who stole it.
MICHIGAN
Local religious groups adapt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
The pandemic may have limited religious groups from providing a typical sense of community but these groups are coming up with creative solutions during stressful times.