MSU
The fight for MSU Swimming and Diving continues at Jan. 13 Board of Trustees meeting
The fight to bring back a sport cut in October came to the Board of Trustees Wednesday morning.
MICHIGAN
As thousands of students return to campus, COVID-19 threat looms
Last semester, there was a spike COVID-19 cases as MSU students moved back to East Lansing. Now, MSU will be hosting an additional 1,700 students on campus, according to university spokesperson Dan Olsen.
MICHIGAN
Lansing mayor requests National Guard at state capitol, 6-foot fence to be built around building
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor made an official request to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requesting that she activate the Michigan National Guard on Jan. 17 and 20.
MICHIGAN
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin supports invoking 25th Amendment
United States Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) discussed her experience during the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week and said she is in favor of invoking the 25th Amendment and impeaching President Donald Trump.
MICHIGAN
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will be charged in Flint water scandal, according to AP
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, along with former health department director Nick Lyon and others from the Snyder administration, face charges with specific language that continues to remain unknown to the public at this time, according to the Associated Press.
MICHIGAN
High demand, low supply for vaccines trouble local health systems
With an estimated 83,000 people eligible to receive the vaccine, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said in a press release Monday that the ICHD can only vaccinate around 2,000 people each week. In five days, over 12,000 appointments have been scheduled.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Defensive adjustments display potential for Spartan women's basketball
Zone defense and implementing a full-court press could present problems for the Spartans' opponents going forward.
MSU
Former MSU diver, Olympic athlete to speak during Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday
Former Michigan State University diver and member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse will speak during public participation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, addressing the elimination of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs after the 2020-21 season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: No. 23 Michigan State suffers 2nd straight loss, falls to Nebraska, 68-64
The Spartans dropped a second game in a row as Nia Clouden and company scored only 64 in their loss to Nebraska.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Despite entering the 1,000 point club, Nia Clouden wants more
Nia Clouden was happy to reach such a great milestone, but she's focused on the more crucial task of winning.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: No. 23 Michigan State loses to No. 12 Maryland despite 4th quarter surge
Despite a 9-0 run from the Spartans in the fourth, Maryland proved to be too much as they ended MSU's undefeated season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: No. 23 Michigan State looking to stay perfect against No. 12 Maryland
No. 23 Michigan State is looking to remain undefeated against offensive juggernaut No. 12 Maryland.
FOOTBALL
MSU football adds Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III via transfer portal
Michigan State continues to add to their running back room, adding their second running back via the transfer portal.
MICHIGAN
Hundreds of rioters swarm US Capitol to delay election certification
Since the Nov. 3, 2020, election, President Donald Trump has made numerous unsuccessful attempts at overturning election results, which named President-elect Joe Biden the projected winner, calling lawsuits for election fraud across numerous states.
MICHIGAN
Michigan enters new phase in COVID-19 vaccinations, elderly to be vaccinated Jan. 11
Michigan recorded its 500,00th COVID-19 case Monday, Whitmer said. At this time, more than 12,000 Michiganders have died from COVID-19 complications.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County to triple vaccination numbers next week
The current hope, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said, is to provide 3,000 vaccines within a three-day span.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: 5 reasons Michigan State women's basketball is 8-0
Michigan State is 8-0 for the first time since 2012-2013. Here are five reasons why.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Final: Michigan State starts the new year with a win against Purdue, 71-64
Michigan State is 8-0 for the first time since 2012-2013 after defeating Purdue on the road to bring in the new year.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball has 'a long list' to improve on heading into Big Ten play
Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant has a long list of things for her team to improve on as they look to continue their hot start.
SPORTS
Gov. Whitmer signs bill approving name, image and likeness rights for college athletes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed landmark legislation Wednesday that could have implications for future MSU athletes.