NEWS

MSU archery team gears up to host U.S. Archery Collegiate Target Nationals

Matthew Williams

April 1, 2025

The MSU Archery Team and Club held a tournament-style shoot at The Demmer Center on March 23, 2025. Members came to the practice to hone their skills in preparation for the 2025 US Archery Target Nationals, which will take place from May 15-18 at the Hope Sports Complex in Lansing, Michigan. While practicing, members of the team provided insight into the experiences MSU Archery provides for them, what it takes to be a successful archer and how the team operates as a registered student organization.

STUDENTS

College life helps student content creators grow their audiences

Melody Meyer

April 1, 2025

Michigan State University students share their experiences as content creators. Posting their everyday lives as college students on social media platforms like TikTok have helped them grow a following.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey star Trey Augustine set to return for junior campaign

Madilynn Warden

April 1, 2025

“Aug-us-tine” is the chant that echoes through Munn Ice Arena each time the Michigan State University hockey team announces its starting lineup.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Sophomore Xavier Booker enters transfer portal

Thomas Cobb

April 1, 2025

Sophomore forward Xavier Booker has entered the transfer portal, On3 reported Tuesday.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Graduate forward Julia Ayrault declares for WNBA draft

Douglas Doty

April 1, 2025

After finishing her final year of college eligibility, MSU women's basketball's graduate forward Julia Ayrault announced on Instagram that she has declared for the WNBA draft.

PODCASTS

Reeling It In: Behind the scenes with a filmmaker

Host Jack Williams is joined by Anish Topiwala and his brother Matt Williams to step behind the scenes of student filmmaking at MSU and get an exclusive look at Matt's film capstone: a sci-fi thriller called ME.EXE, premiering at NCG Cinema in East Lansing in April.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Junior Tre Holloman, redshirt freshman Gehrig Normand enter transfer portal

PJ Pfeiffer

April 1, 2025

Following MSU’s 70-64 loss to No. 1 Auburn in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, junior guard Tre Holloman entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, April 1. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU's UAB hosts 'Dress To Impress Live'

Amy Cho

April 1, 2025

On Monday, March 31, attendees gathered at Michigan State University’s Student Union to participate in the University Activities Board (UAB)’s “Dress To Impress Live!” The event was based on Roblox's online game “Dress To Impress.” Just like in the online version, each round consisted of three participants who were given about five and a half minutes to create an outfit.

SPORTS

MSU gymnastics earns three WCGA regular season All-American honors

Jania Clowers

April 1, 2025

Three Michigan State University gymnasts earned 2025 Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Regular Season All-America honors on Monday afternoon.

ICE HOCKEY

From East Lansing to the NHL: Spartan hockey players sign entry-level contracts

Madilynn Warden

March 31, 2025

With the season ending in heartbreaking fashion — a 4-3 loss to Cornell in the NCAA Ice Hockey Regionals, decided in the final 10 seconds on a power-play rebound by Sullivan Mack — the Michigan State University hockey team now turns its attention to a wave of player departures as several stars sign NHL entry-level contracts.

COMMENTARY

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SPORTS

Across the Board: MSU athletes close one chapter, open another

Alana Lundgaard

March 31, 2025

As Michigan State’s winter sports season came to a dramatic close, Spartan athletes experienced the full spectrum of emotions — from the heartbreak of single-elimination exits in hockey and basketball. As the seasons shift, these defining moments set the stage for renewed determination and future success.

PODCASTS

All Shades of Chocolate: Being Black in the film industry

Host Jada Vasser and guest Janae Vasser discuss the emergence of Black directors and actors in the film industry, detailing the struggles and challenges they face as they deal with pay inequality and discrimination from audiences.

PODCASTS

Houselights: Childhood gaming nostalgia trip

Join Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe and Demonte Thomas on a trip through memory lane, unlocking old memories of games from their childhoods.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tom Izzo: This team gave everything

Thomas Cobb  and  PJ Pfeiffer

March 31, 2025

The locker room was neither loud nor silent. It was filled with the space where tears, hugs, goodbyes and gratitude reside.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

The stretch that sunk No. 2 MSU in Elite Eight loss against No. 1 Auburn

PJ Pfeiffer

March 31, 2025

No. 1 Auburn’s most devastating scoring run against No. 2 Michigan State University occurred just five minutes into the first half, but it was enough to seal a lead MSU could never recover from.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'La Cenerentola' proves opera can be funny too

Amelia Fraser

March 31, 2025

Twice a year the Michigan State University College of Music hosts an opera at Fairchild Theatre. The spring semester show was performed March 26-30. Directed by MSU professor of voice Melanie Helton, this spring’s show was Gioachino Rossini’s "La Cenerentola."

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cold spells doom MSU men's basketball in season-ending loss

Thomas Cobb

March 30, 2025

When the shots didn’t fall, Michigan State University basketball ran out of answers — and time. 

BASKETBALL

Spartan Pride: Fans stand strong as MSU's March Madness journey comes to a close

Jason Benedek

March 30, 2025

Michigan State's thrilling tournament run ended in the Elite Eight with a 70-64 loss to Auburn, leaving fans proud of the team's efforts but disappointed by the missed opportunity for a Final Four appearance.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Broome sweeps away MSU men's basketball from Final Four bid

Thomas Cobb

March 30, 2025

"That’s why he’s an All-American. That’s why he’s a Player of the Year candidate," Izzo said.