'Confusing' secure-in-place alert had campus wondering what to do

A vague email from MSUPD Wednesday left students and staff without clear guidance

Local environmentalists upset by Biden's approval of Willow Project

The Biden Administration approved the ConocoPhillips Willow Project on Monday, March 13, leaving many local environmentalists "surprised" and "disappointed." 

A.J. Hodges enters transfer portal, Dylan St. Cyr and Miroslav Mucha sign pro deals

Junior forward A.J. Hodges is the sixth Spartan to enter the transfer portal. In 66 career games, Hodges recorded zero goals and five assists.

Muslim students share opinions, hopes for Ramadan on campus

For students living on campus, MSU provides Ramadan dining hall options. For breakfast, the dining hall provides two pre-packaged breakfast options that will be available for pickup each day during dinner service at Brody Square, South Pointe at Case, The Vista at Shaw and The Edge at Akers. 

Remembering MSU student Matthew O'Daniel

O'Daniel “unfailingly brightened the lives of all he met, put the needs of others before his own, and was always willing to help,” his family said.

Congress questions TikTok CEO over national security concerns, eyes potential ban

A Congressional hearing about TikTok took place Thursday, following a series of concerns over the popular social media platform's data privacy and security practices. The Biden administration has expressed a desire for TikTok’s Chinese ownership to either sell the app or face a possible ban.

Everything you need to know about water quality on MSU's campus

From complaints of hair turning orange to an overall dislike for the "metallic" after-taste, some students wonder if the water on Michigan State University's campus is safe to use.

'We accomplished more than anyone thought of us in the first place': Despite Sweet 16 defeat, MSU exceeds expectations

Despite its Sweet 16 defeat, Michigan State caps off the 2022-23 season having exceeded expectations set in the preseason.

Police ask for public assistance in attempted kidnapping near McDonel Hall

The Michigan State Police is seeking information about an attempted kidnapping case that occurred last month in front of McDonel Hall.

Education majors' futures as teachers comes with terms and conditions

Several education majors who interviewed with The State News shared a consensus: they aren't changing their minds about spending everyday of their career in a classroom, but they wish for change to make schools a safer environment. 

MSU Center for Survivors, Sexual Assault Intervention host spring semester events

Michigan State University’s Center for Survivors and companion organization Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention, or SACI, will be hosting a number of events throughout the remainder of the spring semester, including an eco-therapy series and a sexual assault awareness event. 

Man arrested for brandishing knife near campus released to hospital

A man who police said was seen with a knife near Michigan State University's campus after an altercation at a downtown business Wednesday has been hospitalized and not yet charged with a crime, East Lansing Police Captain Chad Pride confirmed Thursday. 

MSU Dairy Farms offers days for students to de-stress by petting cows

The MSU Dairy Teaching and Resource Center is welcoming the public to spend some quality time with their cows and cattle. “Somebody would stand there and just brush a cow for an hour and they just said that felt to them like it was so peaceful. It was just a nice connection,” Good said. “Anything we can do to help students kind of de-stress and have a little bit more peaceful life on campus, that's what we're here for.”

Farm Lane bridge construction to begin April 3

During this time, the bridge will not be closed, but there will be pedestrian detours. Traffic on and around the Farm Lane Bridge will be affected for a year as the bridge is demolished and rebuilt.

How MSU police prepare for Sweet 16 celebrations

While MSU police is responsible for on-campus happenings and the East Lansing Police Department is responsible for off-campus, Department of Police and Public Safety spokesperson Dana Whyte said they work together on nights that are expected to be busier. 

Students gear up to watch Sweet 16 game from the comfort of East Lansing

Michigan State baseball comes alive mid-game for win in season home opener

After 17 out-of-state games, Michigan State opened its home season by facing Western Michigan, taking the matchup 8-3.

MSU hockey adds Red Wings draft pick Red Savage from transfer portal

Savage was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL draft, before spending the last two seasons with Miami (OH), where he notched 13 goals and 17 assists across 67 games.

MSU women's basketball starter Matilda Ekh enters transfer portal

Michigan State sophomore guard/forward Matilda Ekh entered the transfer portal Wednesday.

MSU film expert discusses the Oscar's 'slow evolution' towards diversity