FEATURES
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MICHIGAN
Longtime Lansing resident creates her own "Big Howse"
“It all began with the front porch,” Kay Lynn Howse said, as she stepped outside her maize and blue home. Despite living in Lansing since 1969, Howse always knew she was a diehard Wolverine fan.
COMMENTARY
Dueling Column: Secret's out, East Lansing loves Jim Harbaugh
There are few things in this world more ridiculous than the stereotypes Michigan fans place upon Michigan State fans.
COMMENTARY
Dueling Column: Living in the past: that's the Michigan Difference
It's that time of year again, it's the battle for Paul Bunyan. No. 7-ranked MSU (6-0 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) vs.
MICHIGAN
A rivalry between dead, stuffed chipmunks
Taxidermy, another word for the art of stuffing and mounting dead animals, has found a new purpose in the Lansing area thanks to Nick Saade, owner of Taxidermy by Nick Saade.
FEATURES
Band members guard Sparty statue during annual watch
Staying up all night to protect a statue in October might sound a little ridiculous to the average person. But to the Spartan Marching Band, it’s a traditional duty the band is glad to uphold.
MSU
Local artist starts fresh with new art studio in East Lansing
Looking for something fresh and exciting to decorate your dorm or apartment with? Kimberly Lavon art studio, located on 210 abbot road suite 50, East Lansing, MI 48823, just opened this past Friday and the owner, Lavon herself, is already filled with excitement. Lavon, the owner of the new establishment, said the process of creating the studio was not a quick one.
MSU
Takeaways from MSU Police reports so far this semester
The State News has been keeping track of crime reports during most weekdays since the start of the fall semester.
COMMENTARY
State Senator's "yes means yes" legislation a step in the right direction for consent education
Given the recent statistics on sexual assault in the state of Michigan, Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (D-East Lansing) continues to promote his “yes means yes” bill within the Michigan Senate.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball coach Cathy George aims for 200th victory at MSU
Michigan State volleyball closed out their road trip with two games last week, the first of which in Lincoln, Nebraska against the powerful Cornhuskers volleyball team. Nebraska was ranked number four in the country heading into the contest, fresh off a win against Penn State, a perennial championship contender in women’s volleyball.
ICE HOCKEY
A star in the making: Meet MSU Hockey's freshman Zach Osburn
With two flicks of the wrist on Friday night, Zach Osburn, unintentionally set the bar high for himself the rest of the year.
MSU
Journalism professor Bonnie Bucqueroux dies
Beloved journalism professor Bonnie Bucqueroux has died, leaving students and colleagues within the College of Communications Arts and Sciences stunned at her unexpected death.
MSU
Unique art gallery allows prisoners to express themselves through art
The vibrant paintings and richly textured drawings hanging in the Lookout! Art Gallery each representing a means of connection for two groups who otherwise rarely engage in any sort of meaningful dialogue, college students and michigan prison inmates.
NEWS
Sexual assault climate survey places MSU in line with other Big Ten schools
Data reveals MSU to be similar compared to other Big Ten schools as far as student's perception of sexual assault or misconduct being an issue on their campus.
MICHIGAN
New beer bar coming to East Lansing
A new "world class beer bar" will be coming to downtown East Lansing. The bar will be called The Tin Can and will be located at 313 E.
ICE HOCKEY
Accomplishments aside, MSU hockey's Jake Hildebrand keeps a level head
Not many times is the goalie the most recognizable face of a hockey team, but when he is, it’s with great reason. Standing at six feet tall, and 184 pounds, the keeper of MSU’s blue paint Jake Hildebrand is not even the biggest goaltender in the Big Ten, let alone his own team.
MSU
How Bernie Sanders plans to provide college for all
With the first Democratic Party presidential debate quickly approaching, one of the biggest talking points around college campuses is Sen. Bernie Sanders' plan to provide free college tuition for all students attending public universities.
MSU
Police respond to illegal use of credit card, marijuana possession and more
This does not represent every report taken by MSU police. For every incident's time and location, view MSU police's Clery Crime and Fire Log.
MSU
Muslim community at MSU prepares to celebrate their new year
As the week begins, MSU’s Muslim community is preparing to celebrate their new year — Muharram which will begin this Tuesday, Oct.
MSU
Harrison Road to have lane closures beginning Oct. 13
Through Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 23 one of the southbound lanes on Harrison Road will be closed between Kalamazoo Street and Shaw Lane.