The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

In the news today: Our host and producer of The State is graduating! This marks Rachel Fulton's final episode, in which she's been working on this podcast for the past four years! This episode covers Rachel's college recap, from jobs to her future career, as well as commencement information at MSU.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU ending affirmative action in employment to comply with Trump order. For our second story focused on campus-related news, 'good people on both sides': Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan pushes for unity at MSU forum. For our final story focusing on graduation, eco-friendly tradition: MSU's graduation gowns made from recycled plastic.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, bottleneck delays payments to military students. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, 'brilliance is not determined by your language': MSU professor teaches power of AAVE.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, all USAID projects at MSU terminated by Trump administration. For our second story focusing on student life, drag meets arts-and-crafts at UAB's Craftopia. For our final story focusing on health, connecting with nature poses mental health benefits.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU elects new vice president of academic affairs, governmental affairs. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU sues Department of Energy over proposed cuts to research funding. For our final story focusing on more campus news, thousands of Bibles handed out on MSU campus.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU faculty join call for Big Ten 'mutual defense compact' against Trump administration. For our second story focusing on campus-related news, MSU student suing Trump administration to restore visa record. For our final story of the day focusing on more campus news, Pepsi products to replace Coca-Cola on campus at all fountain drink locations.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU establishes council to consider college merger, new College of Health Professions. For our second story focusing on city news, 1-year-old with measles visited MSU campus, according to Ingham County Health Department. For our final story of the day focusing on student research, 'mummy' on campus.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on MSU-related news, lawyers who represented MSU amid Nassar scandal quietly handling Title IX complaints.For our second story focusing on city news, human remains found in East Lansing freezer identified as parents of suspect. For our final story of the day focusing on environmental news, students worry about career; environmental concerns after mass firing of National Park workers.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, faculty senators protest Trustee Denno over meeting absences. For our second story focusing on community news, Montie House co-op tree planting event leaves members with saplings of wisdom. For our final story of the day focusing on more community news, MSU students host second annual Race for Humanity event; raise funds for Gaza.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, voter turnout increases marginally in ASMSU elections; controversial proposal passes. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU joins amicus brief in support of international students amid visa revocations. For our final story focusing on more campus news, campus police aren't required to assist ICE.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU president pushes back on Trump administration's student visa revocations. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Thrive at Owen to close on weekends starting Fall 2025. For our final story of the week focusing on events, MSU Student Horticulture Association prepares for upcoming plant show and sale.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU's Broad College of Business removes CSE 102 requirement. For our final story focusing on student life, It's On Us hosts crafting event for its Week of Action.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, international students' visas have been revoked, MSU says. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU board to vote on 'transformational' Spartan Gateway District project. For our final story of the day focusing on more campus news, DEI scholarships being carefully offered in College of Arts and Letters.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, controversial ASMSU ballot proposal seeks to overturn previous vote on presidential elections. For our second story focusing on more campus news, professor sues MSU, administrators for removal from NIH-funded research. For our final story of the day focusing on more campus news, MSU Observatory resumes public events for night sky viewing.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU terminated former top HR administrator. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU attendance policy allows for flexibiliy; leads to confusion. For our final story of the week focusing on more campus news, as ASMSU elections open, student government tries to increase voter turnout.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, MSU's UAB hosts 'Dress To Impress Live'. For our final story of the day focusing on student life, college life helps student content creators grow their audiences.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, as AI takes root at MSU, humanities faculty struggle to keep pace. For our second story focusing on community, Chengdu Teahouse brings Chinese tea traditions to Old Town Lansing. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, 'La Cenerentola' proves opera can be funny too.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, Sunrise Movement protests federal policies, MSU's response. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Associated Students of MSU wrap up 61st general assembly session. For our final story of the day focusing on campus events, VIM fashion show gives a look 'Behind the Seams'.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU votes no confidence in Provost Jeitschko over proposed RCAH and CAL merger. For our second story focusing on campus-related news, judge to Mel Tucker: stop hiding or lose lawsuit. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, Bbno$ headlines MSU spring concert, his biggest college show.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU offers support, resources to international students and scholars amid Trump changes. For our final story of the week focusing on community news, The Fledge: how one Lansing community center is helping break the cycle of poverty.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on MSU-related news, Mel Tucker avoiding lawsuit, Brenda Tracy claims. For our final story of the day focusing on entertainment, Her Sound, Her City: DJs share their passion for electronic music.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, 38 MSU projects included in U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's database of NSF-funded 'DEI' research. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU 'exonerated' a dean accused of plagiarism. How would a student facing the same claims fare? For our final story focusing on events and entertainment, MSU alumni return to perform at the Wharton Center.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, East Lansing police investigating sexual assault at TKE; other frats reported to MSU. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU issued nearly 90,000 parking tickets in 2024. For our final story focusing on events and entertainment, TEDxMSU hosts 11th annual conference.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, 'I just wanted attention' says MSU student charged with threat to university. For our second story focusing on MSU Hockey, Isaac Howard nets double-overtime winner for MSU hockey in Big Ten championship. For our final story focusing on state news, man charged with manslaughter for death of 20-year-old assaulted on Grand River Avenue.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU spared from fed investigations into alleged racial discrimination in DEI. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, motown leaves lasting impact on music, culture.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, report alleged more 'inappropriate behavior' by Olin employee at sexual violence training. For our second story focusing on city news, Quark! closes its doors, transitions to online-only. 

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on environmental news, students raise concern over MSU water quality, IPF claims to work on improvements. For our second story focusing on campus news, ASMSU passes bills advocating for Green New Deal, increasing campus safety alerts. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, bbno$ announced as MSU Spring Concert headliner.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, top HR administrator out at MSU. For our second story focusing on MSU Hockey, four Spartans named finalists for Big Ten hockey postseason awards. For our final story of the week focusing on events and entertainment, 'Life of Pi' transforms the Wharton Center's stage.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, mass firings threaten federal employment opportunities for MSU grads, students. For our second story focusing on sports, Tom Izzo wins fourth Big Ten Coach of the Year as Spartans earn conference honors.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU's status reaffirmed after accreditation scare. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU unveils final design concepts for permanent campus shooting memorial. For our final story focusing on culture, MSU's African Studies Center celebrates its 65th anniversary.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, MSU announces strategic fundraising capital campaign; first of its kind since 2014. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU to consider combining Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. For our final story focusing on events and entertainment, Wharton Center announces 2025-2026 Broadway series.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU student in custody following social media threat against university. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU researchers study possible benefits of new AI tutoring software. For our final story of the week focusing on more campus news, MSU professors, international food security programs in limbo amid USAID freeze.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on culture, hate crimes at MSU go uninvestigated. For our second story focusing on student life, students combat homesickness through dorm decor, family connections. For our final story focusing on more student life, Tri-Alpha creates opportunities for first-gen students.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on environmental news, MSU Shorter Shower Initiative works to reduce excessive use of heated water. For our second story focusing on campus news, student sues MSU, Theta Chi, other student over alleged sexual assault at frat event. For our final story focusing on sports, 3, 2, 1 - Dodgeball: MSU wins fourth straight Michigan Cup, extends dominance.

In the news today: For our first story focusing on campus news, ASMSU votes to change DEI-related language, and positions in case of further federal actions. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU shields info on how it exonerated dean accused of plagiarism. For our final story focusing on more campus news, JMC hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Symposium.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU sanctions five fraternities; reasons unclear. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Michigan UFW shares resources with undocumented MSU students at 'Know Your Rights' event. For our final story of the week focusing on events and entertainment, Sphinx Virtuosi to arrive at MSU's Wharton Center.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, federal agencies prodding MSU on DEI, general counsel email says. For our second story focusing on student life, MSU Citizens' Climate Lobby advocates for climate change awareness. For our final story focusing on social justice, 1989 sit-in continues to inspire Black student activism on campus.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU student returns home after successful kidney transplant. For our final story focusing on more campus news, filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu presents new documentary 'We Were Here' at MSU.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus security, tracking MSU's security upgrades two years since the shooting. For our second story focusing on events and entertainment, MSU's UAB, RHA host 'Blockbusters and Bracelet's event. For our final story focusing on alumni news, MSU alumni teams up with Spartan hockey for full-team NIL partnership.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, survivor of MSU campus shooting sues university for $50 million. For our second story focusing on Men's Basketball, Tom Izzo breaks record with 354th Big Ten conference win, surpasses Bob Knight. For our final story of the day focusing on student events, MSUMA eases the job hunt, prepares students for post-grad life.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, now-blocked NIH cuts would have impact on MSU research funds. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU marching band makes history with increase in female leadership. For our final story focusing on more campus news, MSU Broad Art Museum reclaims space for healing two years after campus shooting.

In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, MSU celebrates long-awaited Multicultural Center with ribbon cutting ceremony. For our second story focusing on more campus news, MSU doubles down on DEI defense amid Trump administration hostility. For our final story of the day focusing on more campus news, MSU board approves more Spartan Stadium renovations, nixes IM West demolition vote.