NEWS
In memorium
Remembering those in the MSU, East Lansing community who has passed in the last four years.
NEWS
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.
NEWS
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
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
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
NEWS
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.
COMMENTARY
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.
MSU
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.
SPORTS
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.
BASKETBALL
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.
SPORTS
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.
BASKETBALL
COLUMN: Best moments from MSU off the field
Over the years, MSU athletics has had its share of memorable performances and moments on and off the field.
MSU
One of few fair-trade stores in E.L., La Bodega, announces plans to close
The last fairtrade clothing store left in East Lansing, La Bodega, announced plans to close the second week of July.
FEATURES
Good Eats: Delivery food for finals cramming
With finals just around the corner, it’s safe to say most of us are scrambling to cram a semester’s worth of knowledge into our brains.
MICHIGAN
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market fills in old Goodrich's spot
As of 7 a.m. on Wednsday morning, East Lansing is home to a new organic grocery store — Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market. Located at 904 Trowbridge Road, west of Harrison, the new Fresh Thyme is part of a chain that seeks to bring affordable fresh foods to the Midwest region.
MSU
ASMSU seeks to expand bike share program amidst successful trial
School is almost out for summer, and the trial bike share program at Bailey hall in Brody Neighborhood has seen significant student participation since its implementation in March, prompting ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, to seek expansion of the initiative.
FOOTBALL
Sophomore running back Delton Williams charged with brandishing firearm accepts plea deal
Delton Williams, the sophomore running back who allegedly brandished a firearm during a road rage incident on March 16, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to violating an MSU weapons ordinance as part of a plea deal, a court official said.
MSU
RCAHppella #TBT show to take place Thursday
By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com Arts and humanities senior Becky Barron and the rest of RCAHppella — an a cappella group within MSU's College of Arts and Humanities — were just thinking of a theme for their final concert of the semester. So when Barron got to thinking about how 1) RCAHppella always uses social media to promote their events, 2) They wanted to do a concert that showcased some oldies and 3) Their concerts always take place on Thursdays, it didn't take long for her to suggest a #TBT themed concert to be set in place for Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m.