MEN'S BASKETBALL

Versatility from Winston opens more scoring chances for Spartans

Casey Harrison

January 19, 2017

In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Head coach Tom Izzo gives his key 3 players for MSU men's basketball this season

Connor Clark

January 19, 2017

The focus and energy to this year’s MSU men’s basketball team is no secret, it is the power of the highly-acclaimed freshman class. As these young players are analyzed in every facet of the game, head coach Tom Izzo said the team will make their jump from a good to great team because of players not in the freshman class.

ICE HOCKEY

PREVIEW: MSU hockey takes on rival Michigan in home-and-home series

Colton Wood

January 19, 2017

MSU hockey (4-15-1, 0-6 Big Ten) will resume the most-played rivalry in college hockey this weekend against the University of Michigan (8-11-1, 1-5 Big Ten) in a home-and-home series beginning Friday at the Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor.

FEATURES

New club at MSU aims to support Flint

Rostyslav Stakhura

January 18, 2017

A new club is coming to MSU and its mission is to help with the Flint water crisis relief. Advertising management senior Gabe Woodworth and journalism senior Kaitlin Petrillo created the FRESHWATERFLINT project.

FEATURES

Student Spotlight: JMC freshman from Zambia hopes to represent home country

Samantha Lewakowski

January 18, 2017

A James Madison college freshman from Zambia has found a home here at MSU. His life has been dedicated to children’s rights and climate change advocacy.

FEATURES

MSU Drumline members take on busy winter percussion groups

Jaimie Bozack

January 18, 2017

The MSU Drumline is known for giving high-energy performances as students execute stick tricks, drum upside down and play music of all tempos. Many of the Drumline members take it one step further by participating in Winter Guard International, or WGI.  WGI members devote their entire weekend to practicing the same show for five or six months. Computer science junior Jennifer Proos is one of those students who has to balance school, social life, MSU Drumline and WGI. Proos has been playing the snare drum for the MSU Drumline since her sophomore year and has been marching in WGI for six seasons.

SPORTS

MSU women's hockey making strides, sends two players to USA team

Colton Wood

January 18, 2017

When the American Collegiate Hockey Association represents the United States at the 28th Winter World University Games in Almaty, Kazakhstan later this month, MSU will have two Spartans on the roster as MSU’s ACHA Division I women’s club ice hockey players Kelsey Jaeckle and Maddie Wolsmann were selected to the national team.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

From humble beginnings: How Miles Bridges came to be

Connor Clark

January 18, 2017

Up high and down hard, freshman forward Miles Bridges has made his mark as a human highlight reel for MSU men’s basketball.

SPORTS

Gymnastics, wrestling and tennis headlines spring semester sports

Denise Spann

January 18, 2017

It’s the beginning of a new semester here at MSU, which means a whole new semester's’ worth of different sports.

COMMENTARY

Letter: Blaze Pizza will be a good option for local vegans

Hannah Stoloff

January 18, 2017

The first time I went to Blaze Pizza was in Evanston, Illinois. I was visiting my cousin at Northwestern University and they were having their free pizza opening as depicted in The State News’ coverage of the planned project. 

ICE HOCKEY

Five questions with MSU hockey: Joe Cox

Colton Wood

January 18, 2017

Each week, The State News will interview a member of the MSU hockey team and ask questions not just related to hockey. This week, The State News interviewed senior forward Joe Cox.

MICHIGAN

Park District future still uncertain amid debate over brownfield plan

Riley Murdock

January 18, 2017

After changes to the Park District development project's brownfield reimbursement plan were made at the Jan. 10 East Lansing City Council meeting, the long-awaited development yet again faces an uncertain future.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Head coach Tom Izzo addresses State of MSU basketball

Connor Clark

January 18, 2017

While Gov. Rick Snyder took to the podium for his seventh State of the State address, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo was asked about the state of his team during his weekly press conference.

ICE HOCKEY

COLUMN: With slew of down seasons, Tom Anastos' future with MSU hockey unknown

Colton Wood

January 18, 2017

On March 23, 2011, Tom Anastos was appointed to the position of head coach of the MSU hockey team after the previous head coach, Rick Comley, retired after the conclusion of the 2010-11 season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball falls to Northwestern without Merchant

Denise Spann

January 18, 2017

MSU Women’s Basketball traveled to Illinois to play Northwestern University for the second time this season on Jan.

FEATURES

MSU professor consults on latest Martin Scorsese film, "Silence"

Jonathan LeBlanc

January 18, 2017

MSU professor Liam Brockey was one of these consultants, for the movie “Silence”, which was directed by Martin Scorsese and features a star studded cast that includes Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson.

MICHIGAN

Snyder during 2017 State of the State: 'We need to grow Michigan'

Rachel Fradette

January 17, 2017

In his seventh State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder took the podium in front of his constituents and the Michigan public at home Tuesday night in the Michigan Capitol House Chambers.

MICHIGAN

Live blog: 2017 State of the State address, protesters at the Capitol

Staff Reports

January 17, 2017

Gov. Rick Snyder is set to deliver his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. The address will take place inside Michigan's Capitol Building in the House Chamber.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant to take Medical Leave of Absence

Casey Harrison

January 17, 2017

MSU women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant will take a medical leave of absence from her duties with the Spartans, according to a  press release from MSU athletic communications Tuesday afternoon.

MSU

Students march to commemorate MLK

Chelsea Henry

January 17, 2017

Members of MSU's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity lead a commemorative march to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday afternoon.