Spartan Ski Club uses Rail Jam to compete, bond as a group
A lack of recent snowfall did not stop the members of MSU’s largest student organization, Spartan Ski Club, from shredding down a makeshift hill of snow to compete on Friday evening. The fourth annual Rail Jam at the Rock doubled as a philanthropy opportunity within their ski community.
Freshman goalie Lethemon gets first career win as MSU battled U-M
MSU (6-17-3, 2-8-2 in Big Ten) took on U-M (9-14-3, 2-7-2-2 in Big Ten) this weekend in a two-game weekend series and came away with a 4-4 tie Friday night at Joe Louis Arena, and a 4-1 win Saturday night.
Ward bounces back for MSU despite starting game off bench
It’s not just a new haircut for freshman forward Nick Ward — it’s the turning of a new leaf. Ward came to the court in MSU’s (15-10, 7-5 Big Ten) win over the University of Iowa (14-12, 6-7 Big Ten) with a renewed mindset after the Spartans had to quickly rebound from a 29-point loss to University of Michigan Tuesday night.
FINAL: MSU falls to Maryland in Merchant's return to bench, 89-72
With only five games left in the regular season for MSU women’s basketball, the Spartans took the court to face nationally ranked No. 2 University of Maryland.
MSU overcomes 21 turnovers with transition defense and sparkling blocks
By holding down the fort defensively in their win against Iowa, MSU men’s basketball held the Hawkeyes to 33 percent shooting from the floor and 19 percent from behind the arc.
FINAL: MSU dominates Wolverines in 4-1 in Ann Arbor
On Saturday night, MSU took on U-M a in Ann Arbor, Mich. for the second night in a row and avenged their loss Friday night, blowing out the Wolverines 4-1. This is MSU’s second Big Ten win of the season, both wins coming against U-M at Yost Ice Arena.
FINAL: Spartans win pivotal matchup against Iowa, stop Jok, 77-66
Taking the court for the first time since Tuesday night's 29-point blowout loss to the University of Michigan, MSU (15-10, 7-5 Big Ten) defeated the University of Iowa Hawkeyes (14-12, 6-7 Big Ten) at home Saturday in a pivotal game in conference play by a final score of xx-xx.
Live Blog: MSU men's basketball at home against University of Iowa
Follow along with The State News as MSU men's basketball (14-10 overall, 6-5) hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes (14-11 overall, 6-6). Feel free to comment or ask questions on the live blog, or tweet at our basketball beat writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison.
Rally to support Planned Parenthood held at the Rock
On Saturday afternoon, a large group of students and other Michiganians, both male and female, gathered at the Rock on Farm Lane to show their support for Planned Parenthood.
Spartans defeated in shootout by U-M
The final meeting between the MSU hockey team and the University of Michigan at the Joe Louis Arena was one to remember.
Michigan bands rock out for students at Bands in the Ballroom
Flint Eastwood’s Jax Anderson battled through a cold to perform in front of dozens of MSU students on Thursday, Feb.
TSN Podcast S2E10: MSU is NIT bound
Basketball reporter Casey Harrison alongside newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski is joined by sports editor Souichi Terada to talk about MSU's blowout loss to U-M on the road and the implications it could have for MSU for the rest of the season.
Spartans vs. Zombies teams up with Media Sandbox for new creative element
When the zombies return once more, MSU will become their sandbox. Spartans vs. Zombies, an annual campus game that drew over 300 participants last year, announced Tuesday that they would be teaming up with Media Sandbox in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for their 2017 game.
PREVIEW: MSU takes on Iowa Hawkeyes in a crucial matchup
In the wake of an embarrassing 29-point defeat to rival University of Michigan, MSU men’s basketball (14-10, 6-5 Big Ten) faces a team that is trending upward in the University of Iowa (14-11, 6-6 Big Ten).
MSU softball opens season in Florida, look to build off 2016
MSU Softball will be traveling all the way to Boca Raton, Fla. to compete in the FAU Kickoff Classic on Feb. 10 to Feb. 12 for their first tournament of the season. In the kickoff classic the Spartans first opponent will be Boston University. In the following three days MSU will also be playing Florida Atlantic University, Troy University and North Carolina State University. In 2016 the Spartans finished off their regular conference play with an 8-15 record and 10th in the Big Ten Conference.
PREVIEW: MSU, U-M face off for crucial mid-conference series
The most played rivalry in college hockey continues this weekend as MSU hockey (5-17-2, 1-8-1 Big Ten) faces off against in-state rival the University of Michigan (9-13-2, 2-7-1 Big Ten) in a two-game series.
Broadway power couple to perform at the Wharton Center
Some say that “two is better than one.” Broadway stars Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett have been married for a little more than years and put that saying into perspective.
Rally held at the Rock to combat Trump's immigration policies
Members of the MSU and surrounding communities gathered at the Rock on Farm Lane Thursday to stand in solidarity with students affected by the executive order on immigration and the F1 visa. The event was called Academics United - No Visa and Immigration Ban MSU Rally.
Three MSU football players and staff member suspended pending sexual assault investigation
Three MSU student-athletes and one staff member part of the MSU football program have been suspended pending a sexual assault investigation, according to a statement from the university.