MSU
MSU to halt construction, suspend non-essential research due to COVID-19
Michigan State suspends construction, per an email announcement from MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
COMMENTARY
The State News wins 27 awards in Michigan Press Association contest
Student journalists from The State News received 27 awards in the Michigan Press Association's 2019 College Better Newspaper Contest.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier Extends Local State of Emergency
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has extended the local state of emergency declaration through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order.
MICHIGAN
Ex-MSU Dean William Strampel released early from jail
William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was released from Ingham County Jail Thursday.
FOOTBALL
Spartans in the NFL: A 2020 free agency update
Former Spartans made themselves a lot of money in NFL free agency this past week.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 are expected to continue to rise according to Whitmer. Whitmer responds with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.
MICHIGAN
A recap of the executive orders Gov. Whitmer signed over the weekend
Over the weekend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 4 executive orders meant to combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the negative effects of social distancing and quarantining.
ICE HOCKEY
Great moments in MSU sports history: 2007 hockey national championship
Another buzzer-beating moment: this one for Spartan hockey, and it was for all the marbles.
MSU
ASMSU holds first Zoom meeting
ASMSU held a General Assembly meeting via Zoom, passing resolutions in response to the spread of COVID-19.
NEWS
The 1909: Feature on Tom Izzo's legacy, lawsuit against Mark Dantonio dismissed, MSU Museum director files lawsuit
On this episode, we discuss a feature story about Tom Izzo in our most recent print edition, a lawsuit against Mark Dantonio that was dismissed and a lawsuit that was recently filed by the MSU Museum director.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing parents reflect on their 'new normal' following school closures
East Lansing parents share their opinions and the struggles of having kids home due to the closing of public schools.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Great moments in MSU sports history: Lucious buzzer beater
Despite a late comeback from Maryland, Lucious hit a buzzer beater to keep the Spartans dancing in 2010.
FOOTBALL
Great moments in MSU sports history: 'Little Giants'
MSU lined up for a tying field goal. But Notre Dame wasn't prepared for "Little Giants."
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer speaks to misinformation about shelter-in-place and martial law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed concerns about a potential order to shelter-in-place or a call for martial law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She said both of these claims are false.
FOOTBALL
Lawsuit against Mark Dantonio to be dismissed
A federal judge recommended Blackwell's lawsuit against Mark Dantonio and MSU be dismissed.
MICHIGAN
CATA to suspend regular routes effective Monday
Capital Area Transport Authority, or CATA, announced in a rider alert Friday that they are suspending all regular routes effective March 23 to April 5. This is following a decline in ridership amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council extends local state of emergency to April 6
All members of the council approved an extension of the local state of emergency to April 6 and any other extensions as determined by the mayor to April 30.
COMMENTARY
Column: The library is empty, but I am full ... of hope
"One belief that's been reinforced in me since the beginning of this pandemic is to be thankful for the things I've already experienced."
NEWS
Column: How to stay motivated for online learning
Online learning is new for most of us. But here are some tips to "virtually" keep you on schedule.
FOOTBALL
Great moments in MSU sports history: The Windmill
On the road against the defending national champions without your starting quarterback? For 2015 Michigan State football, no problem.