Phone usage creates communication issues among students

Phones become an issue for students looking to branch out and meet new people.

New provost talks budget cuts, layoffs, 'One Team One Health'

Provost Laura Lee McIntyre adopted many responsibilities from her predecessor Thomas Jeitschko, among them an across the board directive to cut 9% over the next two fiscal years and an ambitious One Team One Health initiative that would potentially merge two colleges while also creating a new one.

The blueprint behind Aidan Chiles’ transformation from 2024 to 2025

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles entered 2025 with questions swirling after an up-and-down debut season in East Lansing. A year ago, he threw 11 interceptions and struggled with consistency, but through four games this fall he has led the Spartans to a 3-1 start with 868 yards passing, nine touchdowns and just one interception. Beyond the stat sheet, Chiles’ improved pocket presence and decision-making have transformed MSU’s offense, which has nearly doubled its scoring output from 2024. With his playmaking instincts intact and his efficiency on the rise, Chiles is emerging as the leader of a unit poised for more growth as Big Ten play continues.

Crunchy’s earns national recognition as a top college bar

Crunchy's Burgers & Beer was ranked in The Athletic's Top 10 College Bars in 2025.

Students feel budget cuts in the classroom

Though MSU has contended its sweeping budget cuts will be executed carefully, so as to "protect" the student experience, undergraduates have noticed changes in the classroom upon their return to campus this fall.

East Lansing City Council defers second reading of police oversight ordinance

The proposed changes to the ordinance will be revisited at the ELIPOC meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for discussion ahead of the Oct. 21 city council meeting, where the second reading will take place. 

MSU men's soccer upset No. 3 Indiana for first Big Ten win

Michigan State men's soccer takes down the No.3 Indiana Hoosiers in a 1-0 victory. Not only do they get their first Big Ten win of the season, but they do so in a defensive masterclass against one of the best teams in college soccer.

Crime blotter: Hazing, assault and larceny reported last week

Various hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents, multiple sexual assault cases and seventeen cases of larceny were reported last week and disclosed by MSU under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

MSU hired lawyers with conflicting loyalties, Brenda Tracy says

In a new federal court filing, Brenda Tracy said the law firm representing MSU has an unavoidable conflict of interest in the case.

Coach Izzo names four captains at first day of practice

MSU men's basketball named four returning starters as captains after the first day of practice, kicking off the 2025-26 season.

MSU seemingly ‘spared’ from anticipated international student decline

International student enrollments at Michigan State continued to slightly decline, but the university was largely spared from the sharp decline in enrollment some advocates had projected.

‘Professor watchlists’ are a thorn and threat for some MSU faculty

Databases of controversial university professors worry some Michigan State faculty and provide legitimacy for the Trump administration's assault on higher education.

How a lecture on Israeli theater became a flashpoint for campus speech

When an Israeli artist lectured on campus, student government called it ‘highlighting’ of ‘IDF personnel’

MSU women’s soccer scores a dominant 4-0 victory over defending Big Ten champions

MSU women's soccer faced off against the USC Trojans getting revenge for our football team as they get their first Big Ten win with a dominant 4-0 victory. The Spartans take down the defending Big Ten regular season champions who went undefeated in conference play last season and get results against both California schools at home.

USC’s dominance on third down drives Spartans to loss

Michigan State dropped its first Big Ten matchup against USC, 45-31, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Spartans pulled within one score early in the fourth quarter but couldn’t slow the Trojans’ offense, which converted 8 of 11 third downs and one fourth down to extend drives. Missed defensive stops and injuries on linebackers loomed large, though quarterback Aidan Chiles and the MSU offense showed promise against one of the nation's top offenses.

Injuries limit MSU’s abilities in 45-31 loss to No. 25 USC

Michigan State football suffered a high-scoring 31-45 loss to USC in its Big Ten home opener, marking back-to-back defeats and its first home loss of the season. Despite key injuries and the ejection of defensive leader Jordan Hall for targeting, the Spartans remained competitive but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Trojans’ late offensive surge.

MSU urges students groups to change mission statements amid DEI review

Spartan volleyball remains undefeated, 10-0 entering Big Ten

Michigan State women’s volleyball finishes Kathy DeBoer Invitational with a perfect record. Over three days, the invitational paid tribute to Spartan volleyball legends.

Lookout! Gallery exhibition honors historical Black resort town

Snyder's LookOut Gallery hosts Art Reception

MSU men's soccer remains winless in Big Ten after 3-2 defeat

MSU men's soccer lost their Big Ten home opener to Ohio State 3-2 in devastating fashion. Despite the support of an over 2,000 fan crowd, the Spartans sloppy defending cost them a result against their Big Ten rival.