COMMENTARY
Letter: Reclaim MSU responds to State News Board of Trustees endorsements
By Reclaim MSU and the MSU chapter of the Roosevelt Institute
MSU
Engler appears at ASMSU General Assembly meeting, answers questions
MSU Interim President John Engler attended ASMSU's general assembly meeting Thursday night. After giving a short presentation about new buildings on campus, he took questions from the general assembly.
MSU
MSU's campus is turning into an 'advanced mobility ecosystem'
MSU is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a live, connected ecosystem to drive mobility and research, according to a university press release. Much of the transformation is complete and "MSU’s controlled infrastructure and active campus make it ideal to test emerging technologies for new mobility solutions," the release said.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball too much for Hillsdale in exhibition, beat Chargers 88-59
Michigan State women’s basketball completed an 88-59 rout of the Hillsdale Chargers in its final exhibition Thursday night at the Breslin Center.
FEATURES
Sister Army named as part of Glamour's 2018 'Women of the Year' honorees
Glamour Magazine this week published “In Their Own Words: The Army of Women Who Took Down Larry Nassar,” an article featuring interviews with 104 survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s crimes.
MICHIGAN
Students opt for absentee ballots in midterm elections
MSU students and East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster spoke on the importance of voting and the benefits absentee ballots can provide for students far from home.
FOOTBALL
Raequan Williams, run defense ready for stout Maryland rushing attack
Defensive tackle Raequan Williams said he knows when offensive linemen don’t want to block him. All the 6-foot-4, 300 pound junior has to do is look into their eyes.
FOOTBALL
Kicker Matt Coghlin named semi-finalist for Lou Groza Award
Sophomore kicker Matt Coghlin was listed as one of 20 semi-finalists for the Lou Groza Award on Thursday, which is given to the nation's top kicker.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Four-star forward Malik Hall commits to Michigan State
Malik Hall, a four-star recruit ranked No. 50 on ESPN's Top 100 announced on Twitter Thursday morning he will be attending Michigan State.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Vote yes on all three proposals
The three proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot present tangible, pro-democracy initiatives and The State News recommends a “Yes” vote for all three.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: This election, reject the Republican Party
Since the 2016 election, one party has systematically failed to support a healthy democratic process. The Republican Party cut a deep divide through the electorate with a party-wide refusal to condemn the actions and rhetoric of President Donald Trump when sorely needed.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Vote Scott, Tebay for trustees — but not because of party
The State News endorses Democratic candidates Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay, but their party — unlike our endorsement of all other candidates — is not what gets them the nod.
MSU
Theorizing the Senate Hearings discusses current conversations about sexual assault
A discussion titled "Theorizing the Senate Hearings" was held at the MSU Museum on Tuesday night. The discussion's panel was designed to bring the awareness to sexual assault through having conversations about whose voices are being heard, whose voices are being suppressed and how to deal with sexual assault on an emotional level.
MSU
Meet the MSU Board of Trustees candidates
Two seats on the Board of Trustees are now open and will be filled after the upcoming election Nov. 6. Four candidates are running for these open spots — Democrats Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay and Republicans Dave Dutch and Mike Miller.
FOOTBALL
Cody White could be game-time decision against Maryland, Josiah Scott expected to play
Coach Mark Dantonio said in his weekly press conference Tuesday that two players have a good chance of coming back this Saturday against Maryland.
COMMENTARY
Column: Success for men's basketball tied to discipline of Cassius Winston
This season falls on Cassius Winston, the junior point guard from the heralded 2016 class that thus far hasn’t quite lived up to expectations.
COMMENTARY
Column: Experience, upperclassmen will benefit men's basketball team
Despite losing talented forwards Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr. to the NBA after last season, Tom Izzo's more experienced team this year will be just fine.
NEWS
Whitmer, Schuette discuss plans for higher education
Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer discussed their stances on topics of higher education — like employment, tuition costs and sexual assault — before Michigan's gubernatorial election.
NEWS
Bishop, Slotkin state their cases for contested House seat
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Michigan, and Democratic challenger Elissa Slotkin are the major-party choices for Michigan's competitive 8th Congressional District.
NEWS
Michigan AG candidates discuss student concerns, environmental issues
The State News spoke with the major-party candidates for attorney general. Here's their goals and plans if elected to the position.