COLUMN: Why we celebrate being women in sports
In honor of the 37th National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the women of The State News sports and multimedia desks share what the day means to us. Here are our perspectives on being women in sports and why we celebrate today.
COLUMN: An alternative goodbye from a cynical senior
Stop asking senior Noah Edgar how he feels about graduating, just read his column.
COLUMN: My first semester was okay, and that’s okay
Environmental Reporter Alex Walters attempts to explore his experiences the only way he knows how: with a FOIA request, in AP Style.
EDITORIAL: Big Ten must discipline racist acts and protect student-athletes of color
Performative activism against racism has no place here. It’s time to be proactive and support the players of color in all sports across the conference. Anything else is not enough.
COLUMN: I'm 20 years old and I haven't had my first kiss.
My first kiss doesn’t have to be perfect and romantic. It doesn’t even have to be memorable. But it should happen because I genuinely want it to, not because I feel pressured to fit some sort of societal norm.
COLUMN: My experience with the hours-long Brody Square voting saga
Throughout all of Election Day in Brody Square, students waited hours in line to re-register to vote in Ingham County. So did Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass ... on the biggest news day of the year. Here's how it went.
COLUMN: The transgender experience in East Lansing
Being openly LGBTQIA+ is undeniably difficult. Even with legal protection and anti-discrimination laws, it can be difficult to feel safe in your community. This begs the question: is East Lansing an LGBTQ+ friendly place?
EDITORIAL: We, too, have lost all confidence in the Board of Trustees
Like the students, faculty and our president, we have lost confidence in the Board of Trustees as it is currently.
In my defense: Why I DoorDash while living on Grand River
It all started in the dorms last year. I was a young 19-year-old, and was sick of dining hall food. Also, I was literally quite sick – there are only so many times I can eat at Case Hall's Veg-Out.
'Bros' review: Students share their opinions following special premiere at Wells Hall
The Residence Hall Association and Universal Pictures premiered "Bros" before regular theaters. Here's what college students and entertainment reporter Liz Nass thought of the new LGBT rom com.
EDITORIAL: MSU students deserve clear answers from Board of Trustees
We, as MSU students and journalists, have seen where the board’s priorities lie. By running to the press with rumors and creating this avoidable chaos, our elected officials have proven they’re not in a place to make any sort of decision about MSU administration. The board needs to hold a public meeting to sort this out transparently.
A guide to bars that aren't Rick's or Harper's
There’s no questioning it, East Lansing is one of the best college towns in the country thanks to its vibrant nightlife and social atmosphere. If you’re looking for cheaper drinks, fewer people or just a different atmosphere then these are three bars in Lansing you should try out.
A Michigan State Staple: Ranking the MSU Dairy Store's 11 flavors
So, did your favorite flavors make it into our top three?
‘There’s space for you at the table’: Meet your editor-in-chief and managing editor
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.
Letter from the Editor: The State News will be here every step of the way
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.
EDITORIAL: It’s time, MSU. Reinstate the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams
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.
Guest Column: Vote No on cannabis prohibition in Meridian Township
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.
Three of East Lansing's best late-night dining options to satisfy your after-hours cravings
Students looking to satisfy a late-night appetite should check out these East Lansing eateries, with carry-out, dine-in and delivery options available.
College football realignment: Is a new era of Big Ten football upon us?
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.