LIFE

Locals team up with Golden Harvest to deliver hundreds of free meals to students

Hannah Holycross

February 23, 2023

What started with a Facebook post has led to hundreds of boxes of free meals delivered to students by community members volunteering their time. Though Golden Harvest, a breakfast joint in Lansing, is infamous for its limited morning hours, owner Vanessa Vicknair decided to pause normal hours of operation to help students following the mass shooting on MSU's campus.  

ICE HOCKEY

Idle weekend puts Michigan State hockey's future out of its control

Sam Sklar

February 23, 2023

Michigan State's loss to Wisconsin was a huge blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes, but there is still a chance MSU can qualify. Here's how.

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The three that we lost: Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner

SaMya Overall

February 23, 2023

The State News offers our sincerest condolences and the most comfort that we can provide during this difficult time to those most affected, including the loved ones of Brian, Alexandria and Arielle.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

A.J. Hoggard’s guard play against IU proves invaluable as the postseason approaches

Melanie Soverinsky

February 23, 2023

Senior guard A.J. Hoggard's backcourt experience was on full display against Indiana, an indispensable asset as the postseason nears.

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Students advocate for campus change during ASMSU Town Hall

Maddie Dallas

February 22, 2023

Students and representatives were given the chance to speak on public safety, academic support, mental health and counseling in an open forum about any and all feelings they might have.

MICHIGAN

State Rep. Tsernoglou hosts listening session following shooting

Amalia Medina

February 22, 2023

“I hope that we can make changes,” U.S. Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou said. “There's nothing I can say or do that will change what happened already, but I hope that we can make changes for the future.”

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Area residents, alumni offering support to MSU students after shooting

Dina Kaur

February 22, 2023

"I just want to give back to the community, support my Spartans and really just care for anybody, whether they were a friend visiting a student, faculty, anything," alumna Lily Rzepmowski said. "I really want to be part of the reason why we can overcome this.”

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Fans enjoy sense of comfort in Michigan State mens' basketball's first home game since shooting

Jacob Smith

February 22, 2023

A basketball game may have been what some fans needed as a distraction from the tragic events that struck the East Lansing campus last week. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball fends off No. 17 Indiana 80-65

Melanie Soverinsky

February 21, 2023

Michigan State leaned on a two-way performance to overcome Indiana on Tuesday night in the team's first game back at the Breslin Center since last week's shooting.

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Students lead second vigil to mourn classmates as classes resume

Alex Walters

February 21, 2023

MSU students gathered at The Rock Tuesday evening to mourn classmates killed in a mass shooting last week and support each other as the university resumes classes and activities.

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MSU cracks down on 'Spartan Strong' scams

Alex Walters

February 21, 2023

The university is currently reaching out to unverified merchandisers, and while some are malicious scams, MSU has also encountered well-intentioned sellers who can go through the licensing process to confirm their contributions to the fund.

LIFE

After shooting, dorm RAs grapple with loss, uncertainty in their position

Jaden Beard

February 21, 2023

“I am the proud resident assistant to 87 students. After the events on Monday night, I am an RA to 86.” 

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MSU Libraries to host community events, therapy dogs

Vivian Barrett

February 21, 2023

As students return to classes, MSU Libraries hopes to create a supportive, welcoming environment with therapy dogs and arts and crafts.

LIFE

Hair stylist hopes to give MSU students 'serenity' by offering free services

Hannah Holycross

February 20, 2023

Following the recent mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus, Jordynn Greeson, a hair stylist at Capellini Salon in Okemos, stepped in to comfort students the best way she knows how – by doing hair. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Izzo talks Tuesday showdown with No. 14 Indiana, containing Trayce Jackson-Davis

Thomas Cobb

February 20, 2023

Michigan State basketball looks to bounce back from a rivalry loss Saturday and find an answer for Trayce Jackson-Davis and the Indiana Hoosiers.

LIFE

Unable to go home, some international students feel unsafe after MSU shooting

Wajeeha Kamal

February 20, 2023

International students at Michigan State University could not go home following the Feb. 13 mass shooting on campus. Some, housed by their friends and roommates, were able to escape elsewhere.

MICHIGAN

Condition of student hospitalized after MSU shooting upgraded; two remain in critical condition

Kelsey Dantuma

February 20, 2023

Of the five students originally in critical condition in Sparrow Hospital after the shooting on Michigan State University's campus on Monday, Feb. 13 three students' conditions have improved and two remain in critical condition. 

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'It makes me proud to go here': Spartans support Spartans in 'Spartan Sunday' event

Chloe Trofatter

February 19, 2023

“It's nice to see a community come together after something so tragic,” Bonczynski said. “To know that there is this presence here — good times, bad times, anytime — it's encouraging and it does provide a lot of hope that we can heal in the future.”

LIFE

'With us forever': Hundreds line up for tattoos benefitting MSU mass shooting victims' families

Liz Nass

February 19, 2023

Ink Therapy offered pre-selected tattoo options centered around MSU. Each tattoo was $40 and half of the proceeds went to the victims’ families to help cover their expenses. 500 people had lined up by the time the shop opened and the line wrapped around the block.

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Letters from Love: MSU alumna organizes supportive messages

Selma Cogo

February 19, 2023

MSU alumna Carol Love created a letter-writing initiative where alumni are sending love letters to their old East Lansing addresses.