MSU
Four takeaways from Friday's Board of Trustees meeting
The MSU Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the fall semester on Friday. Here are the main takeaways from the meeting.
MICHIGAN
Crime stats for gameday vs. Bowling Green
After football season arrived on campus Sept. 2, so too arrives the weekly update of gameday-related crime.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball against No. 2 Florida cancelled due to Hurricane Irma
The MSU Volleyball team cancelled their matchup today against the Florida Gators in Gainesville due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartan's three game winning streak snapped by high-powered Wake Forest
The MSU women’s soccer team dropped its third game of the season on a rainy Thursday night at DeMartin Stadium, losing to Wake Forest, 4-1; ending their three game win streak. The Demon Deacons were the aggressors for much of the first period, recording 12 shots with five of them being on target.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Western Michigan - Do not sleep on the Broncos
Know Thy Enemy is a weekly Q&A where the perspective changes, from the eyes of the Spartans to the eyes of MSU football’s next foe. The State News asks the opposing team's student newspaper a few questions and see football through a different perspective.
FOOTBALL
Five things to watch: Football vs Western Michigan
MSU football took its first steps in expunging its odious 3-9 season in 2016 by defeating Bowling Green last Saturday in the Spartans’ season opener. The Spartans, now 1-0, look to ride their momentum into Saturday’s game against Western Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Matt Sokol is ready to step into starting tight end role
6 minutes and 24 seconds separated a nightmare from instant relief for tight end Matt Sokol. Leading 14-3 over Bowling Green in the third quarter in last Saturday’s season opener, the Spartans offense was driving into Falcon territory.
FOOTBALL
MSU defense ready for an explosive Western Michigan offense
The MSU football team looks to ride its momentum from last week’s 35-10 season opening victory over Bowling Green into Saturday’s matchup against Western Michigan.
MSU
Anne Frank's stepsister remembers the Holocaust at Kellogg Center
At the Kellogg Center Wednesday night, 88-year-old Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss told her stories of survival ― and those of her stepsister, Anne Frank ― to a room full of MSU students and East Lansing community members, all held in rapt attention.
MICHIGAN
Shooting reported on Stonegate Lane
East Lansing Police reported a shooting at the 1200 block of Stonegate Lane shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday night.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Big Ten announces men's and women's basketball TV schedule
The Big Ten announced on Thursday the TV schedule for all teams playing their non-conference opponents. The Spartans play two early Big Ten games against Nebraska on Dec. 3 at home and at Rutgers on Dec. 5.
MSU
New security measures implemented for Board of Trustees meetings
As MSU's Board of Trustees prepare to meet tomorrow morning, new security measures are being put in place.
FOOTBALL
Young linebacking corps look to have a bright future ahead of them
As Antjuan Simmons first stepped onto the field Saturday, he could feel the nerves setting in. It’s a natural reaction — it would be his first college game ever.
FEATURES
Committee looks to mitigate risk of celebrations on-and -near campus
Between parties, tailgates and other celebrations, local officials are aiming to keep people safe during parties on campus and throughout East Lansing neighborhoods.
FEATURES
Spartans Will in Houston
As hurricane winds swirled miles off the coast of Houston, daunting and yet unbeknownst in scale to scores of meteorologists and experts, Courtnie Mathis was in Missouri on vacation.
MSU
As DACA dies, DREAMers respond
“It wasn’t until last week that I realized, wow, this is really hitting us like a bucket of cold water,” doctoral student José Badillo Carlos said.
FEATURES
MSU students who receive MIPs share their stories and advice
As the school year rolls around, so do parties. Welcome week at Michigan State is filled with social activities and gatherings, and in some cases, alcohol is consumed by minors. Enter the most prevalent legal trouble MSU students get in: minor in possession, also known as an MIP.
MICHIGAN
By the numbers: East Lansing's cost of living
In East Lansing, the average price for a one bedroom apartment is $725 per month. Just in 2011, the rent for the same one bedroom apartment was $477. Considering that the value of the real estate has not drastically increased over the past 6 years, these numbers actually show that East Lansing is following the growth trend of the country and therefore is not an abnormality.
NEWS
One year after Nassar reports, some questions remain
He faces 39 criminal charges in Ingham and Eaton County courts. He has also plead guilty to three child pornography-related charges, and his sentencing for these charges is set for November. But just a year ago, Nassar was a doctor everyone was talking about in the gymnastics community
MSU
Broad College of Business Pavilion to hold groundbreaking ceremony Friday
On Sept. 8, the Eli Broad College of Business will be hosting the groundbreaking ceremony for the Broad College of Business Pavilion.