MICHIGAN

House Republicans propose 62% slash to MSU state funding

Anish Topiwala

April 18, 2026

A House Republican proposed budget for the next fiscal year seeks to slash just over 62% of the state’s funding towards Michigan State University. On Thursday, House Speaker Matt Hall presented the proposed cuts during a press conference in which he expressed disappointment with the direction MSU has been taking. The proposed budget seeks to cut $208.8 million from last fiscal year’s $333.7 million total allocation.

SPORTS

Three MSU gymnasts compete at NCAA Championships

Genevieve Henry

April 18, 2026

Three MSU gymnasts — senior Nikki Smith, senior Sage Kellerman and junior Gabi Ortiz — competed at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

ENVIRONMENT

Spring showers cause campus flooding, Red Cedar predicted to rise further

Nikolas Szpotek

April 17, 2026

Following Easter weekend’s river overflow, East Lansing residents are preparing for the Red Cedar River to soon flood again.

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Conservative activist Shane Winnings champions male-led homes in MSU visit

Demonte Thomas

April 17, 2026

Michigan State University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted Army veteran and "Promise Keepers" minister Shane Winnings Thursday night at Wells Hall, a part of his “America Needs Godly Men” tour. 

BUSINESS

MSU Rock Climbing Club gets preview of new Terra Firma Bouldering location

Katherine Baligian

April 17, 2026

The deficit of rock climbing sites in the East Lansing area is set to be filled by the development of a new location of Terra Firma Bouldering on Grand River Avenue. The MSU rock climbing club is one of the first to get a look at the building and what it will be like.

COMMENTARY

OPINION: Religious rhetoric is backfiring on the Trump Administration

Isabella Cucchetti

April 17, 2026

The Trump administration is employing religious crusade rhetoric to justify war in Iran in an attempt to maintain the support of white evangelical protestants, a crucial part of his voter base. But this is having adverse effects, driving away many other religious groups. This is most evidently seen in his recent spat with the Pope.

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ASMSU Office of the President sworn in

Reiel Ghiglia

April 17, 2026

The Office of the President of the 63rd session of ASMSU was sworn in on Thursday, following elections on April 14, 15 and 16.

COMMENTARY

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Here’s why we’re suing MSU again

Satvik Shubham

April 17, 2026

As The State News’ Editor-in-Chief, I’m here to explain a step our independent student publication is taking to further our mission of informing our audience about how the university operates.

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Ahead of state Democratic convention, board strife once again public

Ria Gupta

April 17, 2026

Michigan democratic delegates will gather in Detroit Sunday to select, among other positions, the party’s nominees for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees. Whether the selection will be a reflection of years of board infighting, or just a reflection of political loyalties, has yet to be seen.

VOLLEYBALL

Big Ten introduces first-ever conference volleyball tournament

Audrey Dayton

April 16, 2026

The first ever Big Ten volleyball tournament will take place in the 2026 season, announced by the conference today.

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Students swarm new campus gym as IM West faces final week

Katherine Baligian

April 16, 2026

The new MSU Student Recreation Center hosted its open house on Wednesday April 15th, inviting students to take a first look at the new building. While many students seized the opportunity to use the facility's equipment, others chose to remain at IM west to get exercise.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

2025 Michigan Miss Basketball Anna Wypych commits to MSU

Tyler Gaylord

April 16, 2026

The roster overhaul at Michigan State women's basketball has begun. Nine players out, and now, nine days into the transfer portal window, the Spartans have their first addition.

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Stabbing suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in East Lansing

Abigail Hosler

April 15, 2026

East Lansing police responded to a theft at a business north of campus Wednesday evening that evolved into a stabbing by a suspect. Police officers fired their service weapons, according to a city press release.

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Political science junior Maddie Hanes elected ASMSU President

Reiel Ghiglia

April 15, 2026

The General Assembly of ASMSU elected Maddie Hanes as the President of the 63rd session, who will serve during the 2026-2027 school year in addition to Anna Burk, who will be the re-elected Vice President of Finance and Operations.

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Faculty committee 'caught in the middle' of negotiations between UTSF and MSU

Anish Topiwala

April 15, 2026

A Michigan State University academic governance body is caught in the middle of contract negotiations between a recently recognized faculty union and the university. The University Committee on Faculty Affairs, which writes an annual memo recommending faculty raises to the administration, has been advised by the general counsel to pause its bylaw-mandated work pending contract negotiations between the Union of Tenure-System Faculty and the university.

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Federal judge tosses Brenda Tracy’s suit against MSU board and two trustees

Julia Roeder

April 15, 2026

A federal judge dismissed Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, saying she failed to support her claims and could not overcome legal immunity defenses.

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Crime blotter: Burglary, Larceny and Stalking

Ever Pratt-Hart

April 15, 2026

Burglary, Larceny and Stalking were all reported multiple times this past week.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'How green is your chat?' Interactive showcase aims to educate, bring awareness

Sophia Ehlers

April 15, 2026

Interactive event on April 14, put on by MSU Library Learning Environmental Committee, featured large screen customizable inputs to churn out results for the amount and significance each AI input had on the environment. It allowed visitors to see their hypothetical real-life carbon footprint for use of tools like ChatGPT.

FOOTBALL

Bullough returns to MSU after 12 years, but 'Spartan Pride' never left

Tyler Gaylord

April 15, 2026

Twelve years removed from his days as a student-athlete in East Lansing, Max Bullough is back where his story began — and for a program desperate to reclaim its identity, it feels like he never left.

STUDENTS

MSU seniors complete four-year quest to see every varsity team compete

Genevieve Henry

April 14, 2026

MSU seniors Rachel Reynolds and Giulianna Ruffino set out on a mission when they were freshmen: attend every single sport. Now seniors, they've completed this goal and are ready to graduate, knowing they have given all of their support to the Spartans.