The fifth-ranked Michigan State men’s soccer (7-0-2, 1-0 in Big Ten) team started off Big Ten play on a high note in what ended up being a gusty Friday evening at a packed DeMartin Soccer Stadium. The Spartans were able to fend off a late push by Rutgers.
In light of more than 400 women and girls coming forward as survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, a forum on identifying "nice guy" sexual offenders was held on MSU's campus in the Union on Friday. Survivor Larissa Boyce and others were on the panel.
Here are some storylines to follow, players to look for and more, before the Spartans kickoff against the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday night.
After state Republicans accused Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer of refusing to prosecute Larry Nassar, Whitmer and opponent Bill Schuette spoke on the matter in separate press conferences.
MSU Trustee George Perles "adamantly denies" a recent lawsuit's allegation that he interfered with an investigation into a sexual assault committed by Larry Nassar.
“I am told that Gretchen Whitmer said she referred this case to me. That is not true. Nothing could be further from the truth,” Schuette said Friday.
After ASMSU held their general assembly meeting on Thursday, members held a discussion regarding whether or not the organization should call for Trustee George Perles' resignation.
Reclaim MSU, a student and faculty group created in light of the university's handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, held a meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, they discussed their proposed policy proposal and how they plan on advocating for a student and faculty voice in the MSU presidential search.
Rep. Joe Kennedy III and Michigan's Sen. Debbie Stabenow attended a rally organized by the MSU College Democrats on Wednesday, urging students to turn out to vote.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai visited Lansing on Thursday for a Q&A session on his agency's repeal of net neutrality.
Women's soccer was unable to penetrate Minnesota's defense, as the Spartans' match against the Golden Golphers resulted in a tie, 0-0, after two extra periods.
Youth has not proven to be an issue for the Spartans this season thus far. But now, Big Ten competition awaits, starting with a matchup with Iowa (8-3) on Friday. But if you asked the Spartans what their confidence level is heading into conference play, they would tell you it's through the roof.
Out of the first three games No. 24 Michigan State (1-1) will have played this season, Saturday night’s game at Indiana (3-0) will be its second away from Spartan Stadium. Which means another college campus to visit.
The Spartans finished off non-conference play in grand fashion, topping No. 8 Notre Dame, 1-0, Monday evening in South Bend. MSU has fared well in non-conference play thus far, as they have remained undefeated through eight games. They now look to carry that success over to Big Ten competition, starting with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Friday at DeMartin Stadium.
According to MSU’s website, Spartan Cash is the university’s official debit card program.
Abbot Road, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed off from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Neither East Lansing nor MSU received any advance warning that Bird scooters would arrive, and city and university officials hope to work out the kinks of regulating them.
Volleyball libero Jamye Cox is only a sophomore, but the Oregon, Ohio-native has already established herself as a leader in coach Cathy George's program.
For MSU students seeking to maintain their sexual health and prevent contraction of STIs, one of the university's most popular sexual wellness resources available is the Condom Connection — a program that provides free condoms to students living in campus residence halls.
For over 68 years, Michigan State and Indiana have made their Big Ten rivalry unique by competing for their annual trophy, the Old Brass Spittoon.