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Your MSU movie match: Which Best Picture nominee are you based on your college?

Lily Cole

March 9, 2026

The Oscars premiere on March 15, so what's stopping you from watching one of their Best Picture nominees?

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REVIEW: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ ultimately holds true to its name

Alyssa Perera

March 8, 2026

Harry Styles comes out of a nearly four-year hibernation for Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

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REVIEW: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ is a masterclass in emotion

Lily Cole

February 28, 2026

"Nothing's About to Happen to Me" was released on Feb. 27.

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OPINION: By finding answers at Purdue, MSU showed what it can be in March

Thomas Cobb

February 27, 2026

Michigan State’s road win at Purdue offered a revealing glimpse of how much higher the Spartans’ March ceiling could be when they manufacture enough offense to answer runs.

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GUEST COMMENTARY: What being born in 1933 taught me

Bruce Curtis

February 24, 2026

I was born in what, until recently, seemed the lowest American moment since the Civil War.

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OPINION: Early lease signing is detrimental to friendships

Isabella Cucchetti

February 24, 2026

In East Lansing, students are pressured to sign leases remarkably early, often in the fall for the following academic year. Because there are so many unknowns in the average college student’s life at that point, this leads to broken leases, money lost and damaged friendships. This practice is detrimental to students and their relationships.

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OPINION: Don't let your college relationship become a cautionary tale

Melody Meyer

February 21, 2026

Navigating college relationships can be tricky, and they can easily go wrong if you aren't careful about it.

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GUEST COMMENTARY: When rhetoric replaces reality — the decline of American politics

Isiah Sageman

February 18, 2026

Since 2015, our nation has drifted further apart. Friends, families and neighbors often stop communicating because of politics. What was once an afterthought for many Americans — especially younger ones — now dominates everyday life. The actions of elected and unelected officials at every level of government are constantly at the center of public attention.

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OPINION: 2016? No, it's 1986 that's back

Isabella Cucchetti

February 16, 2026

The beginning of 2026 was marked by a trend which had everyone proclaiming, “2026 is the new 2016.” But is it really? Fashion, social movements, and culture from ten years ago still feels very distant. In fact, recent years have had more in common with the 80s, with things like grind culture, athleisure and tradwives. 1986 is back, not 2016.

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REVIEW: All lust, no literature in ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation

Lily Cole

February 16, 2026

Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" came out on Feb. 13.

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OPINION: Don't let your bias fracture your understanding of art

Melody Meyer

February 15, 2026

In an age of extreme political polarization and divides, we are less likely to agree with our opponents- even if their message is one of unity. How can we accurately critique protest art without letting our own judgements get in the way?

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EDITORIAL: MSU needs a policy for harsh winter weather

The State News Editorial Board

February 13, 2026

MSU needs a clear policy on winter weather, both for its students and faculty.

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LETTER: Protect PEPFAR funding to save millions of lives

Alexandra Beck

February 12, 2026

In 2003, a global health program was established that has since prevented 7.8 million babies from being born with HIV. Now, in 2026, that same program faces a proposed $2 billion funding cut.

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Feel warm when drinking? That warmth is misleading

Hailey Gosen

February 9, 2026

From the twinkling lights on Beaumont Tower to rallies around March Madness, winter is one of the best seasons at Michigan State University.