Friday, March 6, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

News

MSU

MSU Power Plant to test biofuel from algae

Squishy, blue-green, wet, growing algae — what usually is thought of as fish food — potentially is a key to some of the energy and fuel sustainability challenges facing society. With the help of MSU researchers, algal biofuel research might be used to produce vegetable oils that can be transformed into clean transportation biofuels.

MICHIGAN

Budget, casino discussed during break

While some students spent spring break on a Florida beach and others spent it on mom and dad’s couch, both national and local lawmakers spent MSU’s holiday working on legislation that could affect the Spartan community.

MSU

Culture, soul food connects students

The savory smell of creamy macaroni and cheese and crispy fried chicken mixed with the sounds of saxophones and booming music from DJ speakers drew students to the Hubbard Hall cafeteria for the Soul Food Extravaganza as a final farewell to 2013’s Black History Month. Outside the cafeteria Thursday night, a line of students wrapped around the staircase to the main floor.