OPINION
Column: Intersectionality is the most important thing
I know it comes from a place of privilege to choose to care about intersectionality.
OPINION
Editorial: This took too long. MSU deserved better than John Engler
What took so long to get Engler out of office?
OPINION
Column: Forget what you've heard, women's marches are valuable
What defines feminism? Is it the increasingly large amount of social media users urging their followers to "fight the patriarchy?"
OPINION
Letter: Basketball game on MLK Day disrespects meaning of holiday
Editor's note: This letter to the editor was addressed to athletic director Bill Beekman and copied to The State News.
OPINION
Letter: Political morality, degrading language cannot be objective
Both Democrats and Republicans view themselves as the morally right and passionate party and we should not grant leeway to one group over the other based on subjective views.
OPINION
Column: Should we care when politicians degrade others?
The evocative language used by Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib to encourage the impeachment of President Donald Trump during Tlaib’s speech caught the attention of many news publications across the nation.
OPINION
Column: What watching ‘The Bold Type’ taught me about being a journalist
Upon further reflection, it struck me how relatable "The Bold Type" was to real-life journalism. I present to you five lessons I learned from the women of the show.
OPINION
Letters: Responses to John Engler's interview with The State News
Letters from community members regarding John Engler's interview with The State News Editorial Board.
OPINION
Column: MSU's quarterback controversy isn't why offense is struggling
The problem with Michigan State football this season is less about the quarterback dilemma surrounding Brian Lewerke and Rocky Lombardi, and more about the giant step back the entire Spartan offense has taken compared to last year.
OPINION
Letter: Reporting rape is usually hopeless. Believe survivors.
By a senior at Michigan State University.
OPINION
Column: Michigan State's loss to Ohio State was a summary of its season
The 18th-ranked Spartans' 26-6 loss to Ohio State Saturday afternoon was their season summarized in one game.
OPINION
Column: Brian Lewerke should take a page out of LJ Scott's book — heal first, play later
If Brian Lewerke’s feeling pain every time he throws the ball, and not performing at his usual level — in the passing game at least — he should let his backup Rocky Lombardi play until he’s 100 percent.
OPINION
Letter: Reclaim MSU responds to State News Board of Trustees endorsements
By Reclaim MSU and the MSU chapter of the Roosevelt Institute
OPINION
Editorial: Vote yes on all three proposals
The three proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot present tangible, pro-democracy initiatives and The State News recommends a “Yes” vote for all three.
OPINION
Editorial: This election, reject the Republican Party
Since the 2016 election, one party has systematically failed to support a healthy democratic process. The Republican Party cut a deep divide through the electorate with a party-wide refusal to condemn the actions and rhetoric of President Donald Trump when sorely needed.
OPINION
Editorial: Vote Scott, Tebay for trustees — but not because of party
The State News endorses Democratic candidates Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay, but their party — unlike our endorsement of all other candidates — is not what gets them the nod.
OPINION
Column: Success for men's basketball tied to discipline of Cassius Winston
This season falls on Cassius Winston, the junior point guard from the heralded 2016 class that thus far hasn’t quite lived up to expectations.
OPINION
Column: Experience, upperclassmen will benefit men's basketball team
Despite losing talented forwards Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr. to the NBA after last season, Tom Izzo's more experienced team this year will be just fine.
OPINION
Letter: In wake of Pittsburgh shooting, light will dispel dark
By Rabbi Bentzion Shemtov and supported by Simi Shemtov
OPINION
Column: Lombardi's performance vs. Purdue shows promising future, but Lewerke's still the guy
Backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi shined Saturday in Michigan State's 23-13 win over Purdue, in his first-career start for the Spartans. But don't expect him to take the starting job from Brian Lewerke just yet.