Opinion - The State News

COMMENTARY

‘There’s space for you at the table’: Meet your editor-in-chief and managing editor

SaMya Overall and Dina Kaur

August 30, 2022

Our roles as editor-in-chief and managing editor gives us the platform to share these stories directly from those who experience them. We hope it implements a layer of trust – we want you to feel comfortable sharing your stories. But we also hope to serve as role models for all the students of color at MSU. There’s a place for you in the higher seats at the organizations you dream to work for. There’s space for you at the table. Your voice belongs in that room.

NEWS

Beyonce's ‘Renaissance’ Album Comeback: A song by song rundown

Melanie Soverinsky

August 12, 2022

With a total of 16 songs, the length of an hour and two minutes, “RENAISSANCE” is packed with jams for countless occasions. To add, this is the first of a three-part album project. If you like this one, there's more coming (hopefully) soon.

LIFE

Top 5 must-see movies to see before the end of summer

Melanie Soverinsky

August 5, 2022

A complete rundown of the top five films to see this summer.

COMMENTARY

Letter from the Editor: The State News will be here every step of the way

SaMya Overall

July 29, 2022

Some of you have walked these four years together and some of you are just joining our journey this year. Either way, we'll continue to walk them together. I can promise you that.

COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL: It’s time, MSU. Reinstate the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams

The State News Editorial Board

July 28, 2022

We’ve re-evaluated housing, tuition freezes, in-person classes, mask requirements and more as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic. Now, it's time to re-evaluate and reinstate the swim and dive team as a varsity sport.

COMMENTARY

Guest Column: Vote No on cannabis prohibition in Meridian Township

Guest Writer

July 27, 2022

It's clear from the experience of the nearly 200 other cities in Michigan that allow cannabis businesses to operate that regulation works better than prohibition. That is why I am urging all voters in the township to oppose the ban. Let me tell you why.

COMMENTARY

College football realignment: Is a new era of Big Ten football upon us?

Jenna Malinowski

July 18, 2022

Sports general assignment reporter Jenna Malinowski takes a look at how the new additions could affect future MSU football matchups, along with the rest of the conference, as well as a look at past matchups between the Spartans and the Big Ten's two newest programs.

COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL: We stand by people with uteruses, now and forever

The State News Editorial Board

July 1, 2022

We are living in a time filled with many questions. The State News will continue to be there to help answer some of them for you.

COMMENTARY

Senior goodbye: 'thnks fr th mmrs,' MSU

Sara Tidwell

May 4, 2022

Farewell and thank you, Michigan State, my dear old friend. It’s been a privilege, a pleasure and an honor to call you home and to cover what goes on within your borders.

LIFE

Reviewing season two of Netflix's new hit period piece: 'Bridgerton'

Sara Tidwell

April 29, 2022

Just remember, gentle readers, all is fair in love and war.

LIFE

Concert Review: Headliners of Stoopfest

Liz Nass

April 26, 2022

Sidney Gish and Frontier Ruckus headlined the local music festival of Stoopfest, impressing audiences, including Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass, with new sounds, lyricism and musical style. Tik Tok famous Sidney Gish also spoke to Nass on her set.

LIFE

EDITORIAL: As Jackson and others make history, we acknowledge representation is the minimum

The State News Editorial Board

April 13, 2022

Representation is only the first step down a long path to ensuring racial justice and equity in the United States; nationally and locally.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: The Batman's Riddler is an online extremist

Dan Netter

April 7, 2022

"Throughout 'The Batman,' I continued to see the signs, although subtle, that Paul Dano’s version of the Riddler was a spitting image of today’s online right-wing extremist," writes political reporter Dan Netter.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Why proper terminology matters for women's sports

Sara Tidwell

April 5, 2022

It’s not necessarily something we think too hard about before we speak.

NEWS

'Moonshot' review: HBO Max's rom-com shoots for the stars, but does it reach them?

Wajeeha Kamal

April 1, 2022

Cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal gives her thoughts on the new HBO Max film, "Moonshot." Do you plan on seeing the new movie?

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Our experiences as women in STEM

Madison Rose and Selma Cogo

March 31, 2022

Campus reporters Madison Rose and Selma Cogo share their experiences as women studying STEM: "To be a woman in STEM requires a certain diligence, perseverance, and self-confidence that can only be found in those willing to face daunting challenges."