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Michigan State executives take pay cut due to COVID-19
MSU executives take a reduced pay as a part of the financial consequences caused by the novel coronavirus.
PHOTO VIDEO
The Dinner Table Podcast: Weed
This week on The Dinner Table Podcast, Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into weed, what age is acceptable for smoking, facts about weed and the different ways to go about it. They share their own experiences with weed culture and dissect the culture surrounding it. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News.
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Missed opportunities: Students react to study abroad cancellations
“I know a handful of people who were also going to study abroad this summer and are disappointed it is not going to work out. We all made peace with it because we know how big of an issue COVID-19 is and the importance of staying home.”
SPOTLIGHT
'Uncertainty and loss': The impact of COVID-19 on student mental health
With universities closed nationwide and executive orders calling for people to stay home, many students have found themselves struggling with mental health in ways they hadn’t before.
PHOTO VIDEO
Social Distancing Diaries Ep. 5: Living with family members, significant others during quarantine
On this episode of the Social Distancing Diaries, Katie O'Brien Kelley and guests discuss living with family and significant others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMENTARY
Column: What life was like when my mom had COVID-19
"It wasn’t like a flu or a cold where her symptoms would ease at certain times of the day. It was a constant feeling of defeat, pain and weakness and no matter what murmur she left me with, it always meant those feelings."
MICHIGAN
Spartans fundraise to provide protective equipment to medical communities in need
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Spartans are helping professionals on the frontlines by raising funds and contributing resources to make 3D-printed personal protective equipment, or PPE, including N95 masks and face shields.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Wanda Blanchett best equipped for provost role
The State News endorses Wanda Blanchett as MSU's next provost.
FOOTBALL
COVID-19 leads to uncertainty for upcoming college football season
When will the world have football again?
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ASMSU elects Abii-Tah Bih as next student body president
International relations and comparative cultures and politics junior Abii-Tah Bih will serve as the president of Michigan State's undergraduate student government for the 2020-21 academic year.
FOOTBALL
Former Spartan Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive for COVID-19
The former Spartan is "healthy and on the road to recovery."
MICHIGAN
'Operation Gridlock' protest follows extension of 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
A crowd of an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 individuals participated in the "Operation Gridlock" protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extension of the Stay home, Stay safe order at the capitol on Wednesday April 15.
FOOTBALL
MSU football's defensive backs coach Harlon Barnett returns for round three in East Lansing
After a short two year stint at Florida State, defensive backs coach Harlon Barnett is returning for his third stint at Michigan State University.
COMMENTARY
Column: I caught feelings for someone during quarantine
If you start to catch feelings for someone right now, be prepared.
FOOTBALL
'Even though we're not at the building, work's still getting done': How Spartan football has stayed on pace
How MSU football players are keeping on keeping on with the COVID-19 restrictions.
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ASMSU holds debate between its candidates for president
ASMSU candidates for president held a debate Tuesday night ahead of a Wednesday general assembly vote.
MICHIGAN
Ingham Community Health Centers offer drive-through COVID-19 testing
Once fully prepared, the health centers' site will be able to test up to 100 people a day.
FOOTBALL
Column: Patience is key for Michigan State football
COVID-19 could delay the rise of Mel Tucker's program.
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ASMSU presidential candidates to debate tonight, office elections are this week
MSU's undergraduate student government holds elections for its Office of the President this week.
NEWS
State News photographers: What's in your gear bag?
Staff photographers discuss what equipment they like to use while on assignment.