El-Sayed speaks on gubernatorial platform at MSU campaign stop

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke at MSU on Monday to shed some light on his election platform. 

TSN Podcast Episode Two: Talking MSU soccer

Listen in as State News sports editor Sam Metry and general assignment reporter Jon LeBlanc take a look into the No. 6 ranked MSU Soccer team as they prepare for a Big Ten Showdown against No. 3 Maryland this Friday.

Notebook: MSU to put Notre Dame rivalry on hold after this season

Despite coming off the slowest week of the season — the bye — head coach Mark Dantonio took the podium to address the state of his team. His Spartans take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish come Saturday in front of a national audience. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on FOX as the two schools restore their historic rivalry.

Fiscus named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, MSU still 6 in rankings

MSU men's soccer defenseman Jimmy Fiscus has won his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season. Fiscus shared this weeks honor with No. 3 Maryland's Johannes Bergmann. Fiscus played almost 190 minutes last week against then No. 19 Bowling Green State University and No. 18 Michigan Wolverines, without letting in a goal.

City Council discusses potential exemptions, deductions for proposed income tax

Exemptions and deductions for the proposed income tax were discussed by the East Lansing City Council Tuesday evening at the discussion only meeting.

Organizations Back the Blue 5K and Back the Badge Michigan host first annual 5K Run in Lansing

Come out and enjoy a fun fill afternoon with family and friends at the first annual Back the Blue 5K and Community Building event, hosted by the Adado Riverfront Park on Sept. 23, located on 300 N. Grand Ave.

Park District to move forward if current and former developers reach agreement

The East Lansing City Council voted to allow the Park District Project to move forward if the current and former developer can come to an agreement to transfer a $10 million tax credit.

The Jewish High Holy Days at MSU, explained

 For Jewish people, the twin holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of celebration, reflection and atonement. But for non-Jewish students who might be confused as to what their Jewish friends mean when they say “Shanah tovah” or stop eating for a day, here’s an explainer.  

With DeVos, Calley set to appear at research center opening Wednesday, MSU yet to make announcement

MSU has not officially announced DeVos' invitation or appearance as of publication, despite the ceremony taking place Wednesday.

MSU professor, friend and former classmate of Jemele Hill, weighs in on controversy

 MSU Journalism professor Joy Visconti, a friend of Hill who shared a class with her when they were at MSU together twenty years ago, remembers her involvement in journalism. 

Nassar in the News: Title IX review, one year later

OISS adds online counseling, resources related to executive orders

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) recently took on new initiatives to aid students in their navigation of foreign languages and cultures.

Kicker Matt Coghlin is ready for his moment

Redshirt freshman kicker Matt Coghlin is still waiting for his time to shine. With the Spartans having completed their first two games of the regular season, Coghlin has yet to attempt his first collegiate field goal.

The Rough & Tumble will perform at the Concert in the Courtyard series in Lansing on Sept. 21

Nashville-based recording duo Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, better known as The Rough & Tumble, will be performing at the Concerts in the Courtyard series in Lansing on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Detroit brewery brings Mike Sadler tribute beer to Michigan

Atwater brewery, in collaboration with a Denver-based brewery, is bringing a popular beer honoring the life of a fallen MSU football player to Michigan.

MSU researcher hopes to link sense of smell with development of Parkinson's

A federally funded study, headed by MSU researcher Honglei Chen, claims to have found a link between poor sense of smell and a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Frozen Four to hockey hell: a decade-long tale of MSU hockey

As stadiums get bigger and other teams get better, MSU's hockey team struggles to draw in fans. The new leadership and eight new freshmen are meant to bring back a great team. But going back to MSU's former glory may take longer than fans are willing to wait.

No. 6 MSU beats No. 18 U-M on last second overtime goal

With 45 seconds left in overtime, No. 6 ranked MSU and No. 18 ranked Michigan were tied. Connor Corrigan had the ball and sent it across the field for defender, Jimmy Fiscus, who headed the ball into the box. From there DeJuan Jones slid into the box and was able to connect with the ball and bury it into the right side of the net giving the Spartans the win, the Big Bear Trophy and a still untarnished record on the season

Want to move off campus? Take time to find the right place

 Moving off campus sounds like a dream come true: you’re finally on your own and you have some personal space. But before taking that step off MSU’s grounds, all outside factors should be taken into consideration. 

MSU's University Activities Board hosts '90s Flashback event for students

The University Activities Board of MSU, known as the UAB, recently hosted a '90s Flashback event for students.