FOOTBALL
Column: MSU losing to Rutgers at home isn’t good, but it could’ve been worse
MSU lost to Rutgers at home but to lose by 11 with seven turnovers can always be worse.
MSU
1st-year students tackle unique challenges posed by remote semester
Freshmen weigh in on their struggles as they navigate their first semester of college as a global pandemic continues to impact their lives.
FOOTBALL
Wide receiver Jayden Reed and the MSU offense display ups and downs in loss to Rutgers
Michigan State's offense showed some high points, and some very low points. Wide receiver Jayden Reed was apart of that roller coaster ride.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Turnovers doom MSU as Mel Tucker era opens up with 38-27 loss to Rutgers
MSU lost to Rutgers 38-27 in the season opener at Spartan Stadium.
NEWS
ELPD searches for stolen Peace Pole
The tall, wooden pole is one of more than 200,000 worldwide. It features the message "may peace prevail on Earth" in 12 different languages.
FOOTBALL
Q&A with MSU President Samuel L. Stanley on the return of Big Ten Football
President Stanley sits down with The State News to discuss the return of Big Ten Football, his COVID-19 concerns, and what made him and other Presidents change their vote on the upcoming season.
MSU
Haunted history goes virtual for whole month of October
The Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) and MSU Paranormal Society teamed up to create a virtual haunted tour of MSU's campus that is accessible from home. There will be a Facebook Live Q&A session Oct. 28 to answer any viewer's questions.
NEWS
Students react to spring break cancellation, spring semester changes
MSU announced that in place of spring break, students will get three midweek days off throughout the semester.
SPORTS
Beekman elaborates on what went into MSU's decision to cut men's and women's swim and dive
MSU Athletic director Bill Beekman said that cost wasn't the only factor.
ALUMNI
What's old is new again: The State News snares Pacemaker #17 all-time in 2020 ACP Awards
It's the first print Pacemaker since 2009 and the first Pacemaker of any kind since an online award in 2018
NEWS
The Dinner Table Podcast: Normalizing Culture
This week on The Dinner Table Podcast, Tessa Osborne sits down with a new member of the pod, Podcast Coordinator Case Dekoning, to discuss Normalizing Culture.
FOOTBALL
Preview: Michigan State and Rutgers will be the battle of the unknowns, keys to the game
Michigan State football begins the much anticipated 2020 football season this Saturday against Rutgers.
SPORTS
BREAKING: Michigan State athletics to cut swimming and diving as varsity sport starting 2021
MSU announced Thursday that men's and women's swimming and diving would no longer be a varsity sports after 2021.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS issues statement providing guidelines for holiday travel
MDHHS said in the statement that the greatest way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays is to remain home and not venture out to get-togethers.
MSU
Empowering poster campaign encourages women to vote
“I also thought that was something that was universal, whether you’re Republican, Democrat, or Independent,” Cheng said. “As a woman, you can relate to these roles we have and you can be interested in voting to support the diversity of roles."
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer sounds the alarm on rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan
Whitmer also warned against believing in herd immunity when fighting the coronavirus, calling it inhumane.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Taking a look at MSU's first opponent, Rutgers
The State News spoke with sports reporter Dylan McCoy of The Daily Targum to dive into Saturday's matchup between MSU and Rutgers.
FOOTBALL
An update on the quarterback question, Mel Tucker remains quiet on who starts under center
Uncertainty, week one and a starting quarterback that hasn't been named yet.
COMMENTARY
Column: Changing your major, or not, during a pandemic and recession
When considering a major change, there a few things that should go through your head. Whether you make the switch or not, think about these things and how they relate to your situation.