MSU Tower Guard continues long tradition of helping students with disabilities

Up the narrow stairs and tight walls of Beaumont Tower, the second floor of this MSU landmark is home to one of the most historic clubs on campus. In 1934, the wife of former MSU President Robert Shaw, May Shaw, founded the MSU Tower Guard, which is held in the green and white room in Beaumont Tower. “May Shaw saw a need on campus and she did what she could to fulfill it,” animal science sophomore and president of MSU Tower Guard Marisa Thum said.

Doctoral student studies how nostalgia affects anti-smoking campaigns

Missing teeth and diseased gums are the face of nationwide smoking campaigns to instill fear in current and prospective smokers.

Live blog: MSU (10-6) at Illinois (7-9)

Follow along with The State News and the basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball (18-11 overall, 10-6) travels to Illinois (17-12 overall, 7-9). Feel free to post comments and questions on the live blog, or tweet at our basketball writers.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering event promotes awareness of STEM careers to young girls

The week of Feb. 19-25 was National Engineers Week, and the MSU Women in Engineering Recruitment organization and the College of Engineering celebrated by hosting their second annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Feb. 27.

Student pulled from under camper, arrested after K-9 track

MSU student Issac Hamilton was pulled from under a camper after a K-9 track by East Lansing police and then placed under arrest for five different charges on Feb.

Editorial: City finance should be on students' radars

Growing government deficits are often talked about at the federal level, but we are seeing it close to home. The city of East Lansing’s deficit continues to grow, and our community must be aware of the consequences.

FAFSA reforms expected under new administration

For the Financial Aid year of 2017-2018, two major changes have been made, but more are to come under the new Trump administration.  "Every time that the administration changes, some things change.

Tori Jankoska named First Team All-Big Ten among others

This week the Big Ten conference honors were released and the MSU Women’s Basketball program was well represented.

PREVIEW: MSU battles Illinois while jostling for seeding position

MSU men’s basketball (18-11 overall, 10-6) is riding a major high after their senior night win over then-No. 16 Wisconsin. Now that MSU is more likely than not in the big dance, they will start their March with a potential trap game against the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-12 overall, 7-9).

Theatre2Film project finishes theatre run, begins film production

Celebrating its third consecutive year of student plays with the collaborative efforts of current students and former students, Theatre 2 Film is brought to life again.

MSU football coach Mark Dantonio releases statement regarding team

Amid a media blackout where no news was released surrounding the MSU football team, head coach Mark Dantonio released a statement Tuesday regarding the state of the team. 

Video: Fat Tuesday at Groovy Donuts

Groovy Donuts head baker and operations manager Andrew Gauthier said he expected thousands of customers to come pouring into the East Lansing location of Groovy Donuts for Fat Tuesday. 

Restaurants weigh in on impact of 50/50 ordinance

An ordinance that, in the event of relocation, would maintain the grandfathered status of four alcohol-serving restaurants currently exempt from East Lansing’s 50/50 rule is currently in the East Lansing City Council’s pipeline. A resolution setting a hearing to April 11 for Ordinance _, drafted at the request of Mayor Mark Meadows, is on council’s consent agenda for the Feb.

Council: Financing terms key to approval of newly proposed downtown projects

The City of East Lansing is now considering two major downtown developments, and whether or not they come to fruition will hinge on the financing terms requested by developers, city officials said. The newly-introduced $130 million Center City District project and the long-awaited Park District project, valued at _ in its last incarnation, will both be financed in part by tax increment financing, or TIF.

Izzo aims for consistency as Spartans wrap up regular season on the road

MSU head coach Tom Izzo addressed the media on Monday for the first time since the team's 84-74 win over then-No. 16 Wisconsin Sunday and discussed the state of MSU basketball with the regular season concluding at the end of this week. The win over Wisconsin puts the Spartans in a three-way tie for third in the conference, along with Minnesota and Maryland.

MSU softball's Lea Foerster smashes ball to Player of Week honor

After recording a .625 batting average in MSU softball's three-game sweep on the road against Loyola Marymount, junior center fielder Lea Foerster was named Big Ten Conference Player of the Week.

Nick Ward earns Big Ten Player and Freshman of Week

For the first time this season, a freshman was named Big Ten Player of the Week along with Freshman of the Week.

QUIZ: Can we guess where you're going for spring break?

Income tax bill falls short as state university presidents lobby against it

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MSU polishes NCAA Tournament resume with upset win over Badgers

Head coach Tom Izzo admitted after MSU’s 84-74 win over No. 16 Wisconsin Sunday evening, the upset has been a work in progress.