MSU
GEU, UNFT gather for 'Die-In' protest against university COVID-19 policies
This is the third protest organized by UNTF and the GEU against the university this semester.
MSU
College of Music concert series returns, showcasing composers
The first concert in the West Circle Series, "Lift Every Voice," is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairchild Theatre.
NEWS
Third high-ranking MSUPD official placed on administrative leave
Sergeant Mike Aguilera is the third high-ranking MSUPD officer to be put on administrative leave following Valerie O’Brien and Traci Ruiz.
MSU
USA Gymnastics and Nassar survivors propose $400 million settlement agreement
The $400,659,129 agreement between USA Gymnastics and survivors has been in deliberation since 2018, but this settlement could put an end to years of litigation for USA Gymnastics.
MICHIGAN
State representatives talk the passage of bills to repeal Tampon Tax
“I think it's important for people who menstruate and their families, and that’s just about everybody, to get this little bit of tax relief,” Rep. Kara Hope, D-Mason, said. “Menstrual products are a necessity, they're not a luxury.”
MSU
ASMSU passes 3 bills, transfers $1,352 to central staff of First Generation Appreciation Week
The bills allocated to move a part of the general funds to the central staff funding for First Generation Appreciation Week, formed an Internship Study Ad-Hoc Committee and condemned the reinstitution of the Global Experience Requirement within the College of Education.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Why Detroit musician J Dilla should be on your playlist this fall
Looking for some tunes to get you in the fall mood? Look no further. Environmental reporter Jack Armstrong details why Detroit native J Dilla will "complement your fall perfectly."
LIFE
Ranking your pick-me-up: State News staffers review the iced coffees of East Lansing
Addicted to coffee? So are we. The State News tried seven coffee shops to declare the winner of a college student's favorite drink: iced coffee.
MSU
Resident assistants push back against armed rounds in dorms
Many RAs were not happy when former MSUPD Deputy Chief Traci Ruiz informed them that officers would be doing armed rounds in residential halls.
NEWS
Disney's 'Frozen' coming to Wharton Center in 2022
The musical will premiere at the Wharton Center on Wednesday, Jan. 26 2022, and will run for two weeks, concluding on Sunday, Feb. 6.
MSU
McDonel Hall flooded due to faulty toilet
Photos received by The State News at approximately 10 a.m. this morning showed that maintenance had cleared a large portion of the hallway of water.
MICHIGAN
Potter Park Zoo to host third 'Fall Zoo-tacular' weekend
Students can attend the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend and enjoy the zoo’s full roster of animals, along with some fall themed activities. Admission is $7 for Ingham County residents and $13 for non-residents.
MICHIGAN
'Period Action Day' brings anti-Tampon Tax participants to the Capitol
“These things people say about our generation are actually what uniquely situate and empower us to be the generation that ends the tampon tax,” co-founder of the University of Michigan Chapter of PERIOD Ashley Rapp said. “We are not here to yell and make noise about irrelevent issues like what we ate for dinner yesterday. We are here today to join our voices, to lift each other’s voices about issues that matter.”
MSU
Michigan 4-H leaders receive 2021 MSU Extension Key Partner Award
Jael Tombaugh and Maezie Nettleton created significant diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by developing the Michigan 4-H LGBTQIA+ Alliance, now known as Helping with Rainbow Hands, 4-H’s first group of this type nationally.
MICHIGAN
First Fashion Fiber Fest hits East Lansing
Vendors gathered in tents in front of Seams Fabric Oct. 16 for the first Fashion Fiber Fest, selling everything from handmade jewelry to skeins of wool.
MSU
Safe Ride returns, proven to reduce drunk drivers, assault-related cases
This semester Safe Ride will run every day starting from 7 p.m.-1 a.m with an exception of U.S. holidays and MSU holiday breaks or campus closures.
MSU
Rep. James Clyburn to speak at the Wharton Center
Rep. James Clyburn, who was originally elected to Congress in 1993, currently serves as the Majority Whip and is the third highest ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
ICE HOCKEY
Drew DeRidder, Pierce Charleson hold down the posts for MSU Hockey
Michigan State's goalies have propelled the Spartans to their hot start of the season.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State remains in AP top ten after close road win over Indiana
Michigan State remains in the top ten of every major poll after Saturday's narrow victory over Indiana.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Michigan downs Michigan State 1-0 in rivalry battle
The Spartans dropped their second Big Ten game of the season to their rival Michigan.