FOOTBALL
FINAL: MSU earns 9-3 record, demolishes Rutgers 40-7
From 3-9 to 9-3 — the Spartans have come a long way.
MSU
Nassar victims respond to plea deal, call for change at MSU
"Clearly, Michigan State has a culture of secrecy," attorney John Manly said during a press conference. "And they don't get it. If you want to stop this, come clean. Fix what happened, get rid of those that did it and move forward. And instead, what you're getting is stonewalling. That is not acceptable."
MSU
Nassar pleads guilty to 7 counts of criminal sexual misconduct
Exactly a year after the first criminal charges were filed against him, ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct of the first degree in Ingham County.
MICHIGAN
City launches new website for construction updates
In order to keep residents in the loop with construction in downtown East Lansing, the city launched a new website.
SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Volleyball dominates on Spartan Senior night
In case you missed it, here is your weekly Spartan roundup as the football teams moves up one spot to No. 16 in the latest college football rankings.
FEATURES
After five years of being open, Broad Museum struggles to reach initial attendance quota
Five years after its grand opening on Nov. 10, 2012, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum has struggled to live up to visitor numbers expectations since the original prediction for the $28 million museum.
MICHIGAN
Meadows re-elected as mayor, Altmann elected as mayor pro tem
“I’m looking forward to it,” Mayor Pro Tem ErikAltmann said. "It’s going to interesting to run the meetings. We’ll see how that goes. … I hope (Meadows) sticks around and it’s never an issue. But if it is, I’ll be ready.”
FEATURES
Video: How do Native American students celebrate Thanksgiving?
The State News interviewed several Native American students at MSU to hear how they interpret the holiday.
FOOTBALL
MSU crawls up to No. 16 in College Football Playoff rankings
Following a 17-7 win over Maryland on Senior Day, MSU has inched up the College Football Playoff rankings. The Spartans are now No. 16 in the poll, up from No. 17 last week.
MSU
MSU to host annual Thanksgiving Unity Dinner
MSU's Student Affairs and Services is welcoming all students to a dinner on Thanksgiving, for the 15th consecutive year on Nov. 23.
MSU
Gabby Douglas apologizes for Nassar comments, alleges abuse
In an Instagram post Tuesday, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas alluded to sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
COMMENTARY
Letter: COGS, ASMSU presidents looking for CAPS director
Know that as student leaders, we are taking leadership into our own hands to create a better campus climate for behavioral health.
MSU
Nassar in the News: Mediation period extended, Raisman speaks out
Nassar is expected to plead guilty to county charges. The mediation period for lawsuits related to Nassar has been extended. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse, wrote about her experience with Nassar in her new book and spoke about Nassar at the 'Glamour' Women of the Year Awards. USA Gymnastics names its new president and CEO.
MICHIGAN
Beier, Stephens sworn into East Lansing City Council
Ruth Beier and Aaron Stephens were sworn in as East Lansing City Council members are a special meeting Monday night.
MICHIGAN
Center City demolition begins
Demolition for the Center City District project began Monday morning in downtown East Lansing.
VOLLEYBALL
Cathy George reflects on an emotional volleyball senior night
For volleyball head coach Cathy George, the 2017 season has been an emotional one to say the least.
COMMENTARY
Column: Playing Rutgers for rivalry week sucks
No, it's Rivalry Week around college football — and is it going to be glorious.
MSU
First phase of independent review says MSU is Title IX compliant
An independent review conducted this fall by a third party found that MSU's Title IX policies are compliant with federal legal requirements, according to a press release from MSU Monday.
MSU
Title IX lawsuit against MSU will proceed
An MSU-related Title IX federal lawsuit has been given the green light to proceed, despite a request to dismiss the lawsuit from MSU's attorneys.
COMMENTARY
Column: Cool it with the Christmas music, November is for Thanksgiving
Certainly not everyone has to like Thanksgiving, just like not everyone has to like Halloween or Christmas or any other holiday. But I think everyone should give it more attention than it’s getting.