MSU

Understanding the Trauma of Sexual Assault discussion held at Wonders Hall

Chase Michaelson

October 30, 2018

Dr. Rebecca Campbell, a professor in MSU’s Ecological Psychology Department, gave a talk concerning the science behind the trauma of sexual assault and how best to help survivors Monday night at the Wonders Kiva. The talk described how the brain processes trauma and, afterwards, a Q&A session was held where survivors and other community members asked for a psychological perspective on how to move forward after trauma occurs.

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Nassar victims' fund to remain suspended, survivors and others express concern

Mila Murray

October 29, 2018

The MSU Healing Assistance Fund, established in December to provide survivors of Nassar's sexual abuse with resources needed for counseling and mental health services, has been suspended since July.

FEATURES

St. Luke Lutheran Church begins ninth coat bank service

Zimo Wang

October 29, 2018

As Michigan draws closer to the winter season, people have started to wear coats more often.  Because of St. Luke Lutheran Church-Christ Campus, individuals who are in need of coats can stay warm this winter. The church started a coat bank nine years ago to serve families in the Lansing area.

COMMENTARY

Column: Lombardi's performance vs. Purdue shows promising future, but Lewerke's still the guy

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 29, 2018

Backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi shined Saturday in Michigan State's 23-13 win over Purdue, in his first-career start for the Spartans. But don't expect him to take the starting job from Brian Lewerke just yet. 

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football remains unranked in week 10 AP Poll

Paolo Giannandrea

October 28, 2018

Michigan State remains unranked in the newest AP Poll released Sunday afternoon, after beating Purdue 23-13 Saturday.

FOOTBALL

MSU football's win over Purdue one of most 'rewarding' in Dantonio era

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 28, 2018

After Michigan State's win over Purdue Saturday, coach Mark Dantonio talked about the importance of his team's impressive showing against the Boilermakers. 

FOOTBALL

Justin Layne impresses on both offense and defense vs. Boilermakers

Kara Keating

October 28, 2018

Due to injuries to Michigan State's weakened receiving core, junior cornerback Justin Layne was forced to line up at wide receiver at points during the Spartans' 23-13 win against Purdue Saturday. And Layne didn't disappoint. 

FOOTBALL

Rocky Lombardi shines in first career start against Purdue

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 28, 2018

When redshirt freshman quarterback Rocky Lombardi entered Michigan State's locker room after his career performance against Purdue Saturday, he was greeted with welcoming chants. 

FOOTBALL

WATCH: Reactions to Michigan State football's 23-13 win vs. Purdue

Jonathan LeBlanc  and  Kara Keating

October 28, 2018

Watch quarterback Rocky Lombardi, linebacker Andrew Dowell and defensive backs Justin Layne and Khari Willis talk about the Spartans' win over Purdue Saturday. 

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin's attack too much for Michigan State volleyball, Spartans swept by Badgers 3-0

Paolo Giannandrea

October 28, 2018

Michigan State volleyball came out with intensity once again Saturday night at Jenison Fieldhouse, only to get swept three sets to none for the fifth consecutive game at the hands of 7th-ranked Wisconsin. 

FOOTBALL

Michigan State shuts down Purdue comeback attempt, beats Boilermakers 23-13

Kara Keating

October 27, 2018

The Spartans defeated a Purdue team (4-4, 3-2) coming in on a four-game winning streak, 23-13, Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium. 

FOOTBALL

Gameday info for Michigan State vs. Purdue

Paolo Giannandrea

October 27, 2018

Here’s what you need to know before Michigan State football kicks off against Purdue Saturday at Spartan Stadium. 

MICHIGAN

Gunshots reported on M.A.C. Avenue early Saturday morning

Anna Liz Nichols

October 27, 2018

An MSU alert for shots fired went out to students in the early hours of Saturday.  

VOLLEYBALL

Early push not enough as Michigan State volleyball falls to Minnesota

Paolo Giannandrea

October 27, 2018

Michigan State volleyball (15-9, 3-8 Big Ten) fell to the high-powered Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-2, 11-0 Big Ten) Friday night at Jenison Fieldhouse. 

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MSU board calls for Legislature to provide additional funding

Mila Murray

October 26, 2018

The Board of Trustees held its second 2018-19 meeting Friday morning where the board called for additional state funding to universities that freeze undergraduate tuition, as MSU will in 2019-20.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Izzo: Nobody on the team made more progress than Xavier Tillman

Noah Goad

October 26, 2018

Men's basketball coach Tom Izzo says Xavier Tillman has improved exponentially since last season, and expects the sophomore forward to play a large role for the Spartans this year. 

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Democratic candidates attend panel at MSU, discuss mental health and tuition

Jack Ryan

October 26, 2018

Five Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 6 midterm elections attended a panel held by the MSU NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the MSU College Democrats Wednesday night. The panel talked about tuition, mental health and more. 

NEWS

Whitmer, Schuette trade barbs in final gubernatorial debate

Andrew Roth

October 26, 2018

The final gubernatorial debate was held Wednesday night in Detroit, as Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer discussed university funding, roads, the economy and more.

MICHIGAN

Two for one: Punk Taco and The Cosmos come to East Lansing

S. F. McGlone

October 26, 2018

A new restaurant will open Oct. 29 in East Lansing's Brookfield Plaza, combining offerings from established Lansing restaurants Punk Taco and The Cosmos.

FOOTBALL

Know Thy Enemy: Rondale Moore, David Blough lead red-hot Purdue

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 26, 2018

Michigan State (4-3, 2-2) is trying to bounce back after a 21-7 loss to No. 5 Michigan. Purdue (4-3, 3-1 in Big Ten) is coming off an 49-20 upset over No. 11 Ohio State last Saturday, extending its four-game winning streak. To get a better idea of this year's Boilermakers before the Spartans face them noon this Saturday at Spartan Stadium on ESPN, The State News talked to Rebecca Schneider, sports editor for The Purdue Exponent.