MSU
Stanley: Trustees to blame for failure in Title IX certification
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said the Board of Trustees failed to review Title IX reports for certification.
FOOTBALL
2022 State News Gambling Guide: Week 3
Another week, another opportunity. Sam had a 3-0 sweep last week while Alex and Eli hope to climb above .500.
MSU
ASMSU Academic Committee passes bill advocating for renaming of Broad College lab
The academic committee unanimously passed a bill advocating for removal of Larry Gaynor's name from the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab in the Broad College of Business. A representative said in 2020, Gaynor went on a racist tirade against Vietnamese-Americans and Vietnamese salon owners.
COMMENTARY
A guide to bars that aren't Rick's or Harper's
There’s no questioning it, East Lansing is one of the best college towns in the country thanks to its vibrant nightlife and social atmosphere. If you’re looking for cheaper drinks, fewer people or just a different atmosphere then these are three bars in Lansing you should try out.
LIFE
Of Virtue band: Lansing locals turned rising stars
Of Virtue, a band comprised of Lansing locals, is on an "upward trajectory." First performing locally in Lansing, then regionally and nationally, the band has now shared their music in over 25 countries.
LIFE
Where to go, who to see: Live entertainment in the Lansing area
Bar DJs, Boozy Book Fairs and live, original music -- Lansing has it all.
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.
MSU
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.
MSU
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.
MSU
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.