COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Don’t get your hopes up, again
The State News columnist argues that it's too soon to get your hopes up for the newly-elected trustees.
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Feds investigate Olin assault allegations
An ongoing Department of Education investigation puts MSU in an especially uncomfortable position — again defending its Title IX process amid allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its healthcare providers.
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Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Republican Mike Balow narrowly win MSU board election
Republican Mike Balow and Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook will be the newest members of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow election.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey picks up 6-2 exhibition win vs. USA development team
In an exhibition matchup at the historic USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth MI, MSU hockey took home a 6-2 victory over the under-18 U.S. National Team Development Program.
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MSU’s accreditors visit campus for review amid concerns over board
Though representatives from the Higher Learning Commission decide whether to renew MSU’s accreditation every ten years, recent turmoil within MSU’s Board of Trustees has raised additional concerns for its current review.
PODCASTS
Houselights: Brainrot and tradwife core
Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe along with guest Jack Williams give their takes on the evolution of the trad wife aesthetic, what music you should listen to while you are sad and brain rot content.
FOOTBALL
MSU football navigates "peaks and valleys" ahead of final two games
While the Spartans’ season hasn't lived up to many expectations, they will be favored at home Friday with a chance to win out and become bowl eligible.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Juliann Woodard stands out against Detroit Mercy in blowout win
Woodard continued to showcase her usefulness off the bench and controlled both sides of the ball with 17 points, four rebounds and one block.
COMMUNITY
MSU community grieves on Transgender Day of Remembrance
People gathered on campus Wednesday evening to grieve the loss of those who have been murdered due to transphobia. The event, Transgender Day of Remembrance, allowed students and other community members to memorialize transgender people who died by suicide or murder, and cisgender people killed as a direct result of transphobic violence in the past year.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey to spotlight cancer awareness in exhibition vs. USA development team
MSU hockey will take a November trip to Plymouth, Michigan to play for a cause against a group of amateurs representing their country on the ice.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Stingy defense helps MSU women’s basketball roll to 6-0 start
Though it was MSU's third time reaching the century scoring mark this season, most of the game was defined by its effort on the other end of the floor.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU women’s soccer gears up for Texas in NCAA Tournament's second round
The Spartans will face a tougher test against the Longhorns, who dismantled Boston University 4-1 in the opening round.
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MSU puts Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to alleged hazing
Michigan State University has placed the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to an alleged act of hazing, MSU spokesperson Mark Bullion confirmed Wednesday.
PODCASTS
The 1909: The origins of the baseball radar gun at MSU
Today, host Alex Walters gets an overview of Hannah Holycross' story on the how the baseball radar gun got its start in the big leagues at MSU.
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Two weeks after election, MSU board seat still unclear but contender admits defeat
Over two weeks since polls closed on Election Day, the second winner in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race is still unclear. The Board of Canvassers will officially certify votes at later this week Friday, a Secretary of State spokesperson said.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball rallies to overcome early scare from Samford
Though MSU won by eight, Samford led by 13 early and had the lead with just over four minutes left in the first half.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball hangs on to beat Samford, 83-75
MSU men's basketball took on Samford at the Breslin Center on Tuesday night. Starting 0-for-9, MSU made a comeback and finished the game 83-75.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU students practice Anishinaabe beadwork with professors
Students gathered Tuesday afternoon for a beading workshop for the final event of MSU’s Native American Heritage Month. The event was hosted by American Indian and Indigenous Studies professors Ellie Mitchell and Blaire Morseau.
MICHIGAN
ELPD identifies person of interest in double homicide investigation
The East Lansing Police Department has identified a person of interest in an apparent double homicide, though that person is deceased. The investigation began earlier this month when human remains were found in a freezer in an East Lansing home.
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On-campus Spanish living community to open next fall
The only student-led living-learning community, La Casa, is set to open in fall 2025 for students interested in Spanish. This LLC is led by four student co-chairs who are working to open La Casa in Shaw Hall for students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency to find community and learning support.