FEATURES
There Will Be Criticism: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming is the kind of film that would have had six-year-old Simon leaping with excitement.
MICHIGAN
Severe weather headed for Ingham County area
Ingham County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management issued a severe weather outlook alert for Wednesday July 12, warning residents of potential factors which could brew into a severe storm.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Former Spartan Jankoska heads to Taiwan as part of World University Games
Former Spartan Tori Jankoska is headed to Taiwan. The former All-American will be playing for Team USA in the World University games next month.
MICHIGAN
Center City due diligence report found satisfactory by city
The City of East Lansing has approved the due diligence report for the multi-million dollar Center City District redevelopment project, clearing the way for developers to begin securing further financing for the project.
MICHIGAN
Due diligence report for Center City project released, city response expected today
Despite the overall positive conclusions, findings of the report reveal unfinished and unresolved details regarding the developer's financial backings. Those findings did not seem to cause alarm to Development Strategies.
NEWS
Nassar pleads guilty to three counts of child porn in federal court, awaits sentencing
Larry Nassar, the former MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor accused of sexual assault by 119 women, pleaded guilty to three counts of child pornography charges in federal court Tuesday and will await sentencing.
MSU
MSU ranks 30th in '711 best colleges for your money,' U-M holds third
In a 2017 ranking of the "711 best colleges for your money," MSU ranked 30th while U-M ranked third out of 2,400 total schools analyzed in the Money magazine ranking. Out of schools across the nation, MSU and U-M represent the best schools for your money for the state of Michigan.
BASEBALL
Troop, Hughes among five ex-Spartans to ink MLB contracts
Five former MSU baseball players who played with the Spartans in 2017 signed contracts with Major League Baseball clubs over the weekend, MSU Athletic Communications announced Monday.
FOOTBALL
LJ Scott named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Spartan junior running back LJ Scott has been added to the 2017 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. Since 1937, the award has been given to America's College Player of the Year.
MICHIGAN
Nassar reportedly will plead guilty to three child pornography charges
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar has agreed to plead guilty to three federal charges of child pornography, according to reports. Nassar has been charged with acquiring and possessing "more than 37,000" images of child pornography as well as the destruction of these files.
MICHIGAN
Lights, artwork look to transform "blight" of Michigan Avenue overpass, draw students to Lansing
The hope is that the project will turn the barrier into a gateway, said Lori Mullins, the community and economic development administrator for the City of East Lansing. The improved image will hopefully draw further investment to the region.
MICHIGAN
ELPD hosting impounded vehicle auction, starting Friday
The East Lansing Police Department is hosting a sealed bid vehicle auction beginning on July 7 allowing for the chance to walk away with an impounded vehicle for cheap.
FEATURES
Humans of East Lansing: Sun Tao
I live in a co-op house, where the majority of the residents are American students. We have a house meeting every other week, where members bring up and discuss house issues in a democratic way, but it used to be one of the hardest times for me.
SPORTS
Two women's golfers make All-America Scholar Division I Team
Two MSU student-athletes made the 2016-17 All-America Scholar Division I Team through the Women's Golf Coaches Association, the WGCA announced Wednesday.
FOOTBALL
Sanctions reveal King, Corley, Vance dismissed from MSU for violating RVSM policy
Three former MSU football players have been officially dismissed for violating the university’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy, documents obtained by The State News confirm.
MICHIGAN
Nassar in the News: more ex-patients claim abuse, additional counts bound over
Number of former patients suing Nassar grows to 119. Former gymnast responds to USA Gymnastics report. More counts against Nassar bound over. MSU's legal costs for Nassar top $1 million.
FEATURES
There Will Be Criticism: Baby Driver
Baby Driver is an ecstatic experience, a vehicle for pure joy and awe that illuminates the immense emotive power of well-crafted film form.
MICHIGAN
After 30 years with ELPD, Chief Jeff Murphy moves on to position with MSU
Over 30 years ago, Jeff Murphy arrived at the East Lansing Police Department, eager for his first job in law enforcement. He was unaware he would eventually climb the ranks to become the city’s Chief of Police.
FEATURES
Ashton Keys, MSU senior, looks to attend Paris Fashion Week
Experience architecture senior Ashton Keys is looking to make his dream come true — attend one of the "Big Four" fashion weekends, Paris Fashion Week.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Ex-MSU basketball player Keith Appling to face jail time on gun charge
Former MSU basketball player Keith Appling accepted a plea deal on Monday requiring him to spend a year in jail, multiple media outlets reported.