BASEBALL
MSU drops series to Minnesota amidst push for Big Ten tournament berth
The Spartans lost a 10-run lead in the rubber match to drop the series in Minneapolis.
HEALTH
Students and experts discuss medical marijuana use
Although cannabis is commonly known for its recreational use, 'lighting up' has more uses and benefits than people may know.
BUSINESS
MSU entrepreneurs mix healthy and sweet at the Dairy Store with ‘Protein Pints’
Childhood friends Paul Reiss and Michael Meadows were tired of the chalky protein bar taste and just "wanted to eat ice cream all the time." The answer? Protein Pints.
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MSU changed its mind about releasing Nassar documents to the public
Michigan State University did release some of the infamous “Larry Nassar documents” in response to a public records request — then changed its mind about the rest.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball beats Michigan in home series, looks for spot in Big Ten Tournament
Michigan State baseball took on the University of Michigan Wolverines this past weekend in a three-game series at home, Michigan State's first in-conference home series since late April. The Spartans won the first two games of the series but fell in the last game, which brought their record to 21-23 overall, an even 9-9 in conference play and 11-8 at home.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU alumna Sarah Lewis returns to East Lansing to perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be coming to the Wharton Center on May 2. MSU alum and DSO member Sarah Lewis looks back at how her time at MSU contributed to her music journey.
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Cost of board impropriety investigation tops $1.5 million
Costs associated with the outside investigation into impropriety within Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees have now topped $1.5 million dollars.
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MSU didn't address warning that its leadership was ill-prepared for emergency. Then the campus shooting happened.
The chaotic leadership response during and after the campus shooting disrupted the healing processes of victims and their families and interfered with MSU’s ability to respond to the crisis, according to outside reviews and previously unreleased documents obtained by The State News.
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MSU Gaza solidarity encampment ends; protestors disappointed by university response but remain undeterred
The Gaza solidarity encampment packed up and left last night after three days of camping on MSU campus.
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MSU to expand surveillance system into East Lansing
Michigan State University plans to expand its new centralized surveillance system into the city of East Lansing, a move experts say exacerbates current privacy and civil liberty concerns with the system.
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Former MSU football coach Dantonio tells graduates to 'dream big and leave a legacy' at spring convocation
Thousands of graduates and their family members and friends packed Breslin Center on Friday afternoon for the spring 2024 convocation, an event held for students who will be receiving bachelor’s degrees during the spring and summer 2024 semesters.
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MSU Gaza solidarity encampment protestors say morale is high after first night in camp
Student protestors in the Gaza solidarity encampment have been set up on MSU campus for over 24 hours now, waking up this morning to a breakfast of donated coffee and snacks following their first night in the tents. Morale is still high, they say.
STUDENTS
After 30 years, MSU student returns to campus to finish degree
Tina McGinnis dropped out of MSU in 1990 to support her family after a drunk driver killed her father. For most of her adult life, when she would hear MSU's alma mater "MSU Shadows," she would cry because it reminded her of a "missed opportunity." In spring 2023 McGinnis returned to MSU to finish her degree and will graduate on Saturday, April 27.
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Live updates: Gaza solidarity encampment to continue through Sunday; group grows by nightfall
Michigan State University students have set up a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus, the latest and most extreme effort in their calls for the university to divest funds from Israel.
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MSU community wants campus shooting memorial to be a space of reflection, honoring
The Michigan State University community has weighed in on what the Feb. 13, 2023 memorial should be like.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Black Celebratory hosts Spring 2024 Black Graduation, offers space for authenticity
MSU Black Celebratory hosted their Spring 2024 Black Graduation in the Wharton Center April 21 at 3 p.m. The event featured speaker such as Dr. Pero Dagbovie, MSU President Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz and MSU Communication Arts and Sciences alum Lauren Clayborne.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball's great offense takes Big Ten series win against Penn State
The MSU baseball team returned to its home field and took on a Big Ten rival, the Penn State Nittany Lions, and won two of the three games. Michigan State won the first game 6-5 and the second game 11-5, but lost the third and final game 11-9.
COMMUNITY
Meet Raymond, the familiar golden retriever who frequents MSU's campus
Every once in a while, when studying at the Union or taking a walk through the north side of campus, you may be greeted by a big, friendly golden retriever and his trademark red harness. Raymond and his owner, Mike Harju, have become familiar faces for students at Michigan State University. They walk around ten miles a day and many of these excursions take place on and around campus.
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Everything you need to know for MSU spring commencement 2024
MSU's commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors will be held on April 26, 27 and 28 at the Breslin and Wharton Centers. Former MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio will be addressing all baccalaureate degree candidates at the Breslin Center on April 26 at 1 p.m.
HEALTH
MSU researchers study the potential health benefits of cannabis use
Michigan State University researchers are diving into the potential health benefits of cannabis use for chronic diseases including HIV. The plant's anti-inflammatory properties may be a benefit to patients.