BASEBALL
Michigan State baseball returns to practice after long wait
Michigan State baseball returns to practice after their season was cut short in March.
MICHIGAN
The Potterville Sod Slingers
The Potterville Sod Slingers take to the raceway to show what their souped-up lawn mowers can do.
FOOTBALL
How Connor Heyward persevered through 'tough time' in transfer portal
Connor Heyward was in the transfer portal for just a few months before he realized that his heart truly lied with the Spartans.
NEWS
Underground Undergrad: BFA Acting
In this week's episode, Case sits down with his roommate Chris Heeder, a senior theatre major at MSU with a fine arts focus in acting.
MICHIGAN
Organizations, politicians react to alleged conspiracy to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Some referenced prior rallies at the Capitol, discussed who was at fault and others questioned language surrounding the incident.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer receives support at Capitol following kidnapping threats
A total of 19 state felony charges were filed by Nessel against seven members or associates of militia group Wolverine Watchmen.
MICHIGAN
ICHD to offer drive-thru flu clinic Saturday
The clinic will last from 12-4p.m. in the parking lot of the Human Services Building at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing, according to the release.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State men's basketball names 3 captains for 2020-2021 season
Coach Tom Izzo announced on Thursday that Joshua Langford, Aaron Henry and Foster Loyer will serve as the Spartans' 2020-21 season captains.
MSU
$7.1 million renewed to MSU-led CucCAP project
“Control measures are expensive due to chemical costs, time and labor,” Grumet said in the release. “The most cost-effective and environmentally desirable solution is disease-resistant varieties in combination with effective integrated disease management strategies.”
MSU
Kellogg Center is only location being used for student isolation housing, not Akers
Isolation housing is only for MSU students living on campus or in an on-campus apartment with suitemates or roommates. It is not mandatory for a student who tests positive for COVID-19 to quarantine in Kellogg.
FOOTBALL
‘I bleed green and white,’ Harlon Barnett voices excitement about being back after 2-year stint at FSU
Harlon Barnett is back, working with a new staff and an old friend.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer responds to alleged conspiracy to kidnap her
"When I put my hand on the Bible and took the oath of office 22 months ago, I knew this job would be hard," Whitmer said. "But I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this."
MSU
‘Everyone should know about this place,’ MSU Special Collections: The unique home of history
MSU Libraries Special Collections is a hidden gem right underneath the feet of students.
MICHIGAN
Feds thwart plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, according to FBI affidavit
Seven individuals were charged by the Attorney General’s Office for acts of terrorism under Michigan state law with alleged attempts to identify the home addresses of law enforcement officers in order to target them and training for an operation to attack the Capitol building. Additionally, the FBI charged six individuals for allegedly conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
FOOTBALL
Mel Tucker on outside expectations entering season: 'Pressure is a privilege'
Mel Tucker finally got to see his Spartans in action during Saturday's scrimmage at Spartan Stadium, but some big decisions are still in the works as kickoff approaches.
FOOTBALL
Predicting who could be breakout stars on defense for the Spartans
As the Spartans near Week 1, here is who to watch as the defense replaces some key starters.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council votes unanimously to continue the state of emergency
The East Lansing City Council unanimously passes a resolution to extend the local state of emergency and requirement of masks in the downtown area.
NEWS
The Dinner Table Podcast: Political Abstinence
Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles discuss political abstinence: the purposeful lack of understanding of politics and government. While it's alright to be uninformed at times, Tessa and Griffin discuss how far Americans can go until they've lost their political backbone. Osborne's and Wiles's views do not reflect those of The State News.
NEWS
How COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting minorities in Ingham County
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bran has seen a huge increase in need for counseling, especially from women of color who might have lost jobs or are bound to making sure their families, specifically children, are safe and healthy. She's also seen an increase in domestic violence and sexual assault survivors seeking help.
NEWS
State officials react to Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Gov. Whitmer's orders
As statewide emergency declarations and protections are up in the air, many officials are calling for bipartisan action between the governor and the state’s Republican-led legislature.