FOOTBALL

MSU football ranked No. 19 best college football program of all time by AP

Stephen Olschanski

August 2, 2016

The Associated Press released its first Top 100 list of the best college football programs of all-time Tuesday afternoon and MSU football can count itself amongst the top 25 checking in at No. 19. AP used a three category formula and points system based on AP poll appearances (one point), AP No. 1 rankings (one point) and championships awarded by AP voters (10 points) to decipher the all-time best teams.

MICHIGAN

Gas leak in E.L. causes evacuation of North campus

Staff Reports

August 1, 2016

A gas leak in the city of East Lansing caused the evacuation of a number of buildings in the northern park of campus, according to an MSU alert. 

FOOTBALL

Mike Sadler remembered in service at Spartan Stadium

Isaac Constans

July 31, 2016

The image was lasting; the message was clear. Mike Sadler lived on.

MICHIGAN

Meet the youngest Michigan delegate in DNC history

Rachel Fradette

July 29, 2016

The 2016 Democratic nomination process has brought forward new members, for some it is their first exposure to a national convention — millennials.

MICHIGAN

Protests calm down on last day of DNC

Stephen Olschanski

July 29, 2016

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Democratic National Convention security zone on Thursday night in a last ditch effort to voice anger and displeasure with the DNC.

MICHIGAN

Democratic women sound off on Hillary Clinton's nomination

Rachel Fradette

July 29, 2016

The last night of the Democratic National Convention celebrated Hillary Clinton making history in American politics.

MICHIGAN

Hillary Clinton accepts nomination, says 'We'll fix it together'

Rachel Fradette

July 29, 2016

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made history Tuesday when she became the first woman to be a nominee for a major political party in the United States.

MICHIGAN

Humans of the DNC

Stephen Olschanski

July 28, 2016

Masquerading in a Superman costume, Leavitt has been standing on structures all week posed like the man of steel, holding up a sign that reads “Bernie is my superhero.”

MICHIGAN

Local Philly food trucks make stop at DNC

Stephen Olschanski

July 28, 2016

Tucked away in the long stretch from the fenced inroads of the Democratic National Convention is a white tent oasis of local flavor all harbored in the food trucks that regularly dot the city.

MICHIGAN

Kaine accepts nomination, Biden addresses convention

Rachel Fradette

July 28, 2016

The third night of the Democratic National Convention saw essential speeches from Vice Presidential candidate Senator Tim Kaine, Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama. Each speaker discussed the influence and need of Hillary Clinton.

MICHIGAN

Obama praises Clinton, goes after Trump in DNC speech

Rachel Fradette

July 28, 2016

Weeks after his endorsement of Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama made an appeal for Clinton to delegates and supporters at Well Fargo Center on Wednesday.

COMMENTARY

ASMSU and COGS: MSU wasn't transparent in decision to remove Women's Lounge

Lorenzo Santavicca  and  Dee Jordan

July 28, 2016

Fellow Spartans: On July 18, 2016, the student body of MSU was informed that the Women’s Lounge in the MSU Union would be closing effective for the upcoming academic year.

MICHIGAN

Unity of Democratic Party uncertain heading out of Philadelphia

Rachel Fradette

July 28, 2016

The people united will not be divided — a phrase coined to represent the masses locking arms and joining hands for mutual benefit.

MICHIGAN

Hillary Clinton elected first female presidential candidate of major party

Rachel Fradette

July 27, 2016

The second night of the Democratic National Convention focused on Hillary Clinton's "Fight's of her life." The theme included presentations from social justice to women and families.

MICHIGAN

Protests from multiple causes merge into massive gathering

Stephen Olschanski

July 27, 2016

Thousands of protesters descended down Broad Street late Tuesday night protesting multiple causes in a show of solidarity and displeasure with the Democratic National Committee.

MICHIGAN

Bill Clinton addresses being first husband of female presidential candidate

Rachel Fradette

July 27, 2016

On the heels of his wife's Democratic nomination, former President Bill Clinton spoke to delegates and supporters at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday.

MICHIGAN

Rundown for the DNC: Day 2

Rachel Fradette ,  Stephen Olschanski  and  Stephen Olschanksi

July 26, 2016

After a night of high profile prime time speakers, including First Lady Michelle Obama and Senator Bernie Sanders, day two of the Democratic National Convention will continue the trend.

MICHIGAN

Warren goes after Trump, FLOTUS steals the night

Rachel Fradette

July 26, 2016

The first night of the Democratic National Convention featured a whirlwind of big names. Unity among the two groups of supporters — which was brought up in nearly every speech — has become a major conversation within the party.

MICHIGAN

Bernie Sanders seeks to unite Democratic Party in speech

Rachel Fradette

July 26, 2016

With signs in the air and loud cheers from the crowd, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

MICHIGAN

Protesters hit the streets, disgusted with DNC

Stephen Olschanski

July 25, 2016

Spurned on by the revelations of favoritism discovered in DNC leadership emails, thousands of Bernie Sanders supporters and others descended on the Wells Fargo Center to voice their displeasure with the party and its presumptive nominee, Hillary Clinton.