GUEST COMMENTARY: MSU’s $1 million presidential raise undermines its own budget message

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OPINION: Religious rhetoric is backfiring on the Trump Administration

Isabella Cucchetti

April 17, 2026

The Trump administration is employing religious crusade rhetoric to justify war in Iran in an attempt to maintain the support of white evangelical protestants, a crucial part of his voter base. But this is having adverse effects, driving away many other religious groups. This is most evidently seen in his recent spat with the Pope.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Here’s why we’re suing MSU again

Satvik Shubham

April 17, 2026

As The State News’ Editor-in-Chief, I’m here to explain a step our independent student publication is taking to further our mission of informing our audience about how the university operates.

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OPINION: Coming to college and... coming to Jesus?

Melody Meyer

April 14, 2026

College is your time of self-discovery, but your past sometimes defines your future.

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'Euphoria' Sundays are back

Lily Cole

April 13, 2026

The newest season of "Euphoria" premiered on Sunday, April 12.

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OPINION: Gen Z’s political frustrations are causing an analog counterculture

Isabella Cucchetti

April 11, 2026

Gen Z’s frustrations with political polarization and life in the digital world have led to a new counterculture. In seeking to divert from the mainstream, they have popularized rock music, tangible media, and analog systems. This pattern is as old as time, though its most unique aspect is the technological regression in the effort to be more present.

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Helping MSU students navigate the off-campus housing process

Ray Gasser  and  Suchitra Webster

April 5, 2026

When deciding where to live for the next school year, many students find the process moves quickly and can become overwhelming. Our goal is to help students make informed decisions. Part of that work includes sharing clear information about how the housing market around Michigan State University operates.

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REVIEW: Love is messy; ‘The Drama’ makes sure you feel it

Lily Cole

April 4, 2026

'The Drama,' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, was released in theaters on April 3rd.

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OPINION: The instagram revolution of archive pages

Isabella Cucchetti

March 31, 2026

Anonymously-run digital archive pages are taking over instagram and changing the way we interact with media. Owners dedicate themselves to posting obscure, artistic and the culturally relevant content, drawing together communities with shared interests. Consequently, these pages have emerged as influential, decentralized media sources that are effortlessly authentic. 

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OPINION: The "manosphere" is more prevalent than you think

Melody Meyer

March 27, 2026

The rise of anti-women podcasters and social media influencers demonstrates a worrying trend online, but also reflects a shift in perspective in the real world.

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REVIEW: ‘Project Hail Mary’ shows sci-fi can be heartfelt, comical, all at once

Lily Cole

March 21, 2026

'Project Hail Mary,' starring Ryan Gosling, was released on March 20.

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OPINION: When you see yourself everywhere, you won't find yourself in anything

Melody Meyer

March 20, 2026

College is the time to branch out, but many people seem to opt for the road most traveled. We use our peers as a mirror to ourselves, a reference for how we conduct ourselves. If this pattern continues, what happens to our individuality?

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OPINION: We need more unfaithful adaptations

Isabella Cucchetti

March 18, 2026

Movie adaptations of books are often criticized either for being lazy or if they change too much from the source material. But in reality, unfaithful movie adaptations are often the most original, refreshing creations that take inspiration but add something new and meaningful in the process.

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OPINION: Thinking of graduating early? Maybe reconsider

Jack O'Brien

March 17, 2026

Graduating in three years comes with benefits and drawbacks.

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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?