Rivalry week has returned to the state of Michigan for the 117th time as Saturday's Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy will be won in Ann Arbor. With both teams at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, there's a lot on the line, mostly bragging rights for the next 11-12 months.
The Haunted Holmes Halloween event at Michigan State University transformed Holmes Hall into a spooky destination Thursday night, inviting students and community members to explore a night filled with thrills, chills and festive activities.
Houseplants can do more than brighten up your home, a little greenery can go a long way toward creating a healthier, happier space, according to the National Institutes of Health. Local horticulture experts discuss the various mental and physical health benefits of keeping houseplants in your living or work space.
Host Madi and guest PJ give a football, basketball and hockey recap as well as talk about MSU's odds at bringing home the Paul Bunyan trophy.
The new age of college basketball has driven out many of its Hall of Fame head coaches, but not Tom Izzo.
Michigan State University trustees commemorated the late longtime former trustee and community leader Joel Ferguson as a skilled collaborator and model for university leadership during Friday morning’s board meeting.
A former MSU student has filed a lawsuit against a fraternity and its former leaders alleging they forced him to participate in various hazing activities including smoking “dangerous amounts” of marijuana that resulted in hospitalization.
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved changes that strengthen the board’s conflict of interest policy after two of its own members accepted gifts from and did favors for people outside the university.
In a move to enhance student health, Michigan State University has installed a health vending machine in its Student Union, spearheaded by East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives (EL FREE EC). It offers a range of reduced-priced items and life-saving resources like Narcan, pregnancy tests, over-the-counter pain relievers and more.
Monday, Oct. 21, marked the first day of early voting in the city of East Lansing. The State News has created a guide to the ballot that contains the federal, state and local races voters will be asked to weigh in on, as well as ballot proposals for East Lansing and Ingham County.
While Michigan football still has its physical, run-first identity, will play in front of over 100,000 fans at the Big House and has the last laugh in the rivalry, MSU's program enters Saturday with more momentum.
This Saturday, Oct. 26 will mark the 117th meeting between the in-state rivals. Here are some of MSU's best performances against Michigan since 2010.
Student anxiety and stress, alongside suicide rates have been increasing on campus in recent years. To address this, MSU University Health and Wellbeing is creating a committee to address suicide, integrating its mental health resources to be more effective, and looking to be proactive in its outreach.
With the beginning of the 2024 academic year, Michigan State University has started reenforcing its disenrollment policy. The policy says a student's enrollment may be canceled by MSU due to lack of payment or academic recess, among other factors.
Entering the 117th Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday in Ann Arbor, MSU and Michigan's records are identical. But after losing 49-0 a year ago to the Wolverines at home, MSU has gained considerable momentum compared to its bitter rival, highlighted by a clear gap between each team's situation under center.
The draw keeps MSU’s hopes alive as it continues to battle in the Big Ten standings. Its defensive organization has been a key strength throughout the season, but scoring has been a challenge.
This year's battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy between MSU and University of Michigan will likely feature a more level playing field in Ann Arbor, both teams just seven games into new regimes under first-year head coaches.
Michigan State’s men’s basketball program has landed its second verbal commitment in the 2025 recruiting class: Cam Ward, a 6-foot-7 forward from Upper Marlboro, MD.
MSU football freshman Marsh was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Week Monday after catching eight passes for 113 yards. Kicker Jonathan Kim earnedBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after making six field goals, a single-game program record.
MSU women's soccer turned in a dominant performance from start to finish against Northwestern Sunday, winning 1-0 and featuring everything but a consistent finishing touch.