Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

Multimedia

MICHIGAN

Peace March set to take place Sunday at Potter Park Zoo

A Peace March commemorating International Peace Day is set to take place on Sunday, September 27th at the Potter Park Zoo. The event is hosted by the Greater Lansing United Nations Association (GLUNA), in collaboration with many other MSU associated organizations, and other local businesses.

SOCCER

Zach Bennett becomes the winningest MSU goalkeeper in history

There is certainly a strong physical aspect to playing the goalie position in soccer. As the last line of defense and only player on the field allowed to use his hands, the goalie has to be nimble enough to cover the entire width of the net — 24 feet.  Senior goalkeeper Zach Bennett knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good goalkeeper.

FOOTBALL

Five things to know before MSU football takes on CMU

Before the No. 2-ranked Spartans (3-0 overall) take on CMU (1-2 overall) on Saturday here are a few things you should know: Familiar Faces CMU defensive backs coach Archie Collins played safety at MSU, lettering in 1996-97 and then assisted with the coaching of the defensive backs and special teams from 2010-12. The Chippewas defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Greg Colby was Colby a graduate assistant at MSU from 1987-88  and then he returned a defensive assistant from 1995-97

COMMENTARY

Column: New Izzone ticket package not so bad

An editorial by the State News staff on Izzone ticket prices has been taking some major heat today by respected followers, so let’s all take a deep breath and clear the air. MSU students paid $170 for 12 games this past season, about $14 per game.

MSU

Trustee candidate seeks to cap MSU tuition

William Deary, CEO and co-founder of Great Lakes Caring Home Health, announced his candidacy for the MSU Board of Trustees last week.  Deary said he plans to work to cap MSU’s tuition and make college more affordable for students at MSU. He said looking at the cost for middle class families who have supported the university for years and want to send children to MSU, paying for their children's tuition is all but affordable. Deary attended MSU in '76 and MA '80.