ASMSU urges Michigan Senate to reconsider $500K cut to sexual assault investigation funding

After the Michigan Senate quietly removed a budget provision allocating $500,000 for the Michigan State Police to help with investigating sexual assault claims on college campuses, ASMSU plans to have a letter on the desks of Michigan Senators tomorrow urging them to reconsider. The Senate is set to vote on the budget provision tomorrow, which the Michigan State House approved, ASMSU's Vice President for Governmental Affairs Bryn Williams said.

Roads, marijuana on May 5 East Lansing election ballot

East Lansing polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Trae Waynes drafted alongside other Spartans to NFL

For the 49th consecutive year a former MSU football player heard their name called on NFL draft night. This year started off similar to last years draft as a Spartan cornerback was taken in the first round.

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt in East Lansing on Saturday

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake originating south-east of Kalamazoo around 12:23 p.m. caused weak shaking in East Lansing, according to U.S. Geological Survey data.

MSU's week in review

ELPD Chief responds to sexual assault letter

As chief of the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD), I wanted to address a letter that was published in The State News on April 28, 2015 regarding ELPD’s investigation into a reported sexual assault.

The class of 2015 saw many changes to MSU, East Lansing

Looking back at the developments at MSU and in East Lansing over the past few years.

In memorium

Remembering those in the MSU, East Lansing community who has passed in the last four years. 

Major court cases in review

While the class of 2015 has made many good memories at MSU, there are still notable instances of crime and tragedy.

Biggest headlines of the last four years

We take a look back at some of the biggest stories that broke while the class of 2015 attended MSU. Congratulations, grads!

MSU sends out alert for groping, assault

MSU Police Department sent out an alert earlier this afternoon making students aware of two crimes that were reported on April 29.

Michigan lawmakers seek to include LGBT community in Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Michigan Democrats came together on Wednesday to show support to the bill that would include members of the LGBT community in the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Solar-powered SmartTable can help you study for finals outside

Sustainable Spartans have brought a solar-powered SmartTable to MSU’s campus, just in time to allow students to enjoy the warm weather while still being able to study for finals.

Student band Kim Vi and the Siblings opened for Chance the Rapper

Tuesday night, three students took the stage before Chance the Rapper in their band’s biggest performance yet.

Proposed religious freedom bill in Michigan generates heated debate in committee

Hours after U.S. Supreme Court began hearing testimony in its same-sex marriage case, state Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, testified in front of the state Senate Judiciary Committee to show support to Senate Bill 4, or the Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

EDITORIAL: An endorsement of Prop 2

At The State News, we are sick of the blighted park district buildings that have lined the northwest corner of Abbot Road and Grand River Avenue for years. We are sick of looking at them, we are sick of talking about them and we know we are not alone with that viewpoint. Now, with the upcoming ballot proposal on May 5, something can be done to finally rid our otherwise beautiful city of these eyesores.

Student body builders balance strict regimens with college life

Whether it's a means to get active or a desire to enter competitions that is driving them, student body builders have every moment of their daily routine planned out.

Women's golf tournament misses NCAA tournament, ending 16 year streak

MSU women’s golf will miss out on the NCAA Tournament this season, despite a fourth place finish at the Big Ten championships last weekend.

Former Spartan Russell Byrd trying his luck at the NBA

In his sophomore year of high school, Russell Byrd had offers from schools like Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, and plenty of others to play basketball for them.

Men's tennis team bounced in the first round of the Big Ten tournament

The absence of John Patrick Mullane in the starting lineup for MSU forced many to step up this past Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.  As the seventh seed in the bracket, the men's tennis program, despite receiving major contributions from select players, couldn't overcome the loss of their former No.