LIFE
Students share thoughts, feelings after rapper PnB Rock killed in LA
“It’s indicative of a much larger problem, in my opinion,” Kurtzman said.
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Heritage and hope: Hispanic students reflect and celebrate this month
Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to ancestors who paved the way for future generations, celebrates and educates others. These students share their experiences with history and diversity at MSU.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Michigan State heads out west to face Washington
The State News' football beat writer Alex Faber spoke with Ethan Kilbreath of The Daily to gain an opposing perspective of Michigan State's matchup versus Washington.
LIFE
Broad opens new exhibit on the eccentric late architect, Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid is now being remembered with a special anniversary present from the Broad Art Museum for their 10th birthday: an exhibition centered around the architect's design work.
FOOTBALL
Why Michigan State will sleep no longer than 30 minutes on trip to Washington
Redshirt junior quarterback Payton Thorne said Tuesday that Tucker is only allowing the team to sleep for half an hour on the plane, and has advised them to go to bed an hour earlier this week to prepare for the trip.
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Ali Easley's road from Crown Boxing Club head coach to MSU professor
In 1998, he took over the reins at Lansing’s local boxing gym, Crown Boxing, for competitive training, student boxing courses and beginner adult and youth classes. Filled with champion belts, newspaper features and vintage boxing posters, the gym became his home.
LIFE
MSU student goes viral after finding unidentified substance in Subway sandwich
Coyne noticed a brown substance on the wrapping paper of her sandwich, which she said might have been feces. The next morning, she reached out to the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, to get the substance sampled. She posted a TikTok, which collected 2.1 million views, for advice on the situation.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball names World Series champ Adam Eaton director of player development
In his role, Eaton will be a coaching staff liaison "with input on the development of outfield play, baserunning and hitting."
LIFE
Your guide to bookstores in the Greater Lansing area
Even with eLibraries, Kindles and Amazon at our fingertips, there’s something about rifling through a physical book that just can’t be replaced. For all the bookworms out there, here’s a guide to great bookstores in and around East Lansing.
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The truth behind past business college dean's resignation
Former business college dean Sanjay Gupta failed to report sexual harassment from a colleague at an event in April 2022.
LIFE
'Just Poetry' night works to remove stigma and celebrate incarcerated artists
The event centered around sharing the harmful effects of isolation and solitary confinement. "Nobody thought I would amount to anything when I would get out," formerly incarcerated artist Jason Wirick said. "You can be anything you want to be."
MICHIGAN
Meet the candidates: Lisa Babcock talks criminal justice and overcoming imposter syndrome
Babcock is running for judge of District Court 54b in East Lansing. Coming to terms with her qualifications -- which include prosecuting cases in law school, defending criminal cases, representing tenants and holding multiple positions in District Court -- Babcock said, "My credentials are solid."
MSU
Faculty Senate passes resolutions urging Board of Trustees for more transparency
The Faculty Senate passed two resolutions on Sept. 13, including a resolution that originally called for the board members to resign. It was amended to suggest the board should undergo professional development.
FOOTBALL
Penix-led Washington offense to provide first true test of the year for Michigan State’s defense
After a 2021 campaign affected by injury, Penix looks much more like his 2020 self when he earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades.
LIFE
‘Apple Store aesthetic for marijuana’: The stigma has faded at East Lansing's dispensaries
"I think that the more that we see the laws change, the more that the stigma will start to subside," said Lansing cannabis worker, Leslie Pinder. Several local budtenders agree that the misunderstandings surrounding marijuana are fading.
LIFE
From the State News archives: Snapshots of Queen Elizabeth II's life
In 1952, a second front page article below-the-fold headlined “Campus Talks of King’s Death,” collected student reactions to the monarch’s passing, in which students traded opinions on whether or not Elizabeth II was ready to assume the throne.
MSU
From kindergarten to college: MSU students talk transition from locals to students
For several Michigan State students, freshman year isn't the first time they experience iconic campus activities. Here is what local students think about attending the college in their hometown.
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Students react to Board of Trustees lack of transparency on Stanley's contract
Following the resignation of two past presidents, these MSU students believe they deserve to be informed. They're frustrated with how the Board of Trustees has dealt with the lack of information about Stanley.
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ASMSU releases mental health resources for students, recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month
Asian Pacific American Student Organization Rep. Connor Le introduced Bill 59-09 at the first ASMSU general assembly on Sept. 1. This bill called for ASMSU to advertise various mental health resources on Instagram.
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Stanley makes first comments addressing contractual discussion at faculty senate meeting
Trustee Rema Vassar also attended the meeting. She said the only person who was fundamentally opposed to Stanley’s retirement was Board Chair Dianne Byrum, though she still was a part of the discussion.