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3 takeaways from Women’s Leadership Institute’s recent panel
The panel included three notable women in leadership roles: Brenda Becker, Angela Cinefro and Trina Scott.
FOOTBALL
The State News Sports Gambling Guide: Week 1
Each week, The State News’ degenerates who are 21 and older will be helping you try to earn some money with three picks of their own each Friday morning. Each week, we will update our records from the last week, so you can see who is really helping you cash in each week.
MSU
MSU Homecoming 2021: Introducing the Court and what to expect
Ten seniors are selected from a highly competitive applicant group to represent MSU in the Homecoming Court.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant calls for equity and fairness for women's sports
In her intro press conference of the 2021-2022 season, Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant took time to speak about gender equity in women's sports.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council Candidates: Ron Bacon
Having been selected to the East Lansing City Council following the resignation of two former councilmembers, Ron Bacon cites infrastructure and housing as his priorities should he be reelected to the council. He is running for a two-year term.
MICHIGAN
Antiquarian Book and Paper Show: Keeping the tradition of book sales alive post-COVID-19
This year, the Book and Paper Show is happening from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Causeway Bay Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
ELPD reports thefts and vandalism in downtown East Lansing
On Sept. 29, ELPD reported stolen turf in downtown East Lansing. The turf was returned on Sept. 30.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball looks to capitalize on talent and experience in 2021-22
The women's basketball team prepares for their 2021-22 season back in the Breslin.
MICHIGAN
Survivors from MSU, U-M advocate for legislative package
Survivors of Nassar and Anderson team up to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee in favor of two house bills making it easier for survivors to report their assaulters and receive justice.
MSU
'Zeke and Greet' gives students chance to meet The Wonder Dog
The event gave students the opportunity to meet and make their own stuffed Zeke, the frisbee-catching yellow lab that performs at MSU sporting events.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball to take on Iowa and Nebraska in second weekend of Big Ten play
Michigan State volleyball looks to bounce back against Nebraska and Iowa after two consecutive losses to Indiana and Michigan last weekend
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council Candidates: Daniel Bollman
With a background in architecture and urban planning, city council candidate Daniel Bollman hopes he can bring form-based zoning, which moves buildings closer to the street, to East Lansing, should he be elected. He is running for a four-year term.
MSU
Botanical garden director Frank Telewski retires after 28 years
Frank Telewski, director of W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and plant biology professor, will be retiring in October 2021. In just under 30 years, Telewski has heavily impacted MSU's plant life through MSU Shadows, leading the legacy of the Beal Seed Experiment and saving several patches of trees throughout campus.
FOOTBALL
Dillon Tatum commits to MSU; 20th member of Mel Tucker's 2022 recruiting class
Four-star athlete Dillon Tatum is member number 20 of the 2022 MSU football recruiting class.
MEN'S SOCCER
Know Thy Enemy: Claws come out as Penn State lands in East Lansing
The State News' men's soccer reporter Sara Tidwell spoke with Andrew DelSignore of The Daily Collegian ahead of Friday's game between Penn State and MSU.
MSU
New storefront initiative helps theater department students
Performances for "The Penelopiad" run from Oct. 5-9 in the Studio 60 Theatre in the MSU Auditorium.
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Black MSU Pageant returns after 2-year hiatus
The Black MSU Pageant returned this fall after a two-and-half-year hiatus.
MSU
Students continue study abroad programs during pandemic
Elke Schmidt, the coordinator for Global Health, Safety and Security, or GHSS, said in the 2020-2021 academic year, there were 108 students in 12 countries.
MSU
A look inside new STEM building: collaborative space for students
The new STEM building on campus, made from repurposing parts of the old Shaw Lane power plant, is a place for students to learn and collaborate. It contains lab rooms, classrooms and study spaces.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow Hospital begins new initiative to combat food insecurity
In attempt to fight food insecurity, participants in Sparrow Hospital's new program will then receive a crockpot, a cookbook, groceries and a healthy eating/motivational text message three times a week. Participants will also learn healthy eating tips.