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In the news today- Stabbing suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in East Lansing, Faculty committee 'caught in the middle' of negotiations between UTSF and MSU, and Political science junior Maddie Hanes elected ASMSU President.

In the news today- Bullough returns to MSU after 12 years, but 'Spartan Pride' never left, Faculty, administrators warn of rating site pitfalls, Faculty, administrators warn of rating site pitfalls, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for U.S. envoy to Sudan at MSU Union panel. 

In the news today- VanSlooten becomes the ninth Spartan ever drafted in the WNBA Draft, Donor illegally sought to keep tabs on Tucker investigation, Brenda Tracy says, and Cullen Potter commits to MSU hockey out of the transfer portal.

In the news today- MSU baseball avoids series sweep, snaps losing streak to rival Michigan, Board split over Quinn dossier, Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for the NBA draft, maintains college eligibility, and Lansing's 517 Poetry Room prepares for upcoming Youth Slam event. 

In the news today- MSU leaders defend free speech, condemn antisemitism ahead of Hasan Piker campus visit, El-Sayed, Hasan Piker rebuke ‘platform police' in MSU rally, and Tiernan Shoudy eighth MSU hockey player to sign tryout or contract. 

In the news today- MSU starting guard Rashunda Jones latest to enter transfer portal, Abdul El-Sayed denounces Iran War, calls for abolishing ICE in campus rally, and Her Campus hosts technology summit ‘Hard Reset: It's Not You, It's Them'. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Charlie Stramel signs contract with Minnesota Wild, Proposed Lansing data center scrapped hours before council meeting, and 'Tipflation' a drain on students' wallets. 

In the news today- Flooding affects MSU campus, officials urge caution, Pollinators club installs 'Bee Hotels' on campus, and Republicans nominate Maday and Victory for MSU trustee seats. 

In the news today- MSU board to vote on first-gen student center, splitting $330M energy project, MSU Spring Concert at the Breslin featuring FinalBossFight!, Flyana Boss, and Briston Maroney, and Nikki Smith earns Regional All-Around title as MSU falls short. 

In the news today-MSU baseball wins 18th-annual Crosstown Showdown, New campus gym set to open April 15: Here's what to expect inside, In a first, MSU board holds public livestream of board committee meeting, and Student musicians interpret Broad art at Sightlines and Soundscapes event. 

In the news today-From rival to Spartan, Sheridan chasing standard he grew up watching, Fate of the Earth Symposium highlights student-led sustainability, and MSU men's basketball surprises students with IM West pickup game. 

In the news today-MSU's Esports Club Association brings gamers together at MSU, Women's club water polo team finds success in togetherness, and The seniors who shaped the MSU basketball program. 

In the news today-MSU men's tennis outlasts USC and UCLA to stay atop Big Ten, Inés Sotelo becomes third Spartan to enter transfer portal, and Exposure – Spring Concert. 

In the news today-Students and community members rally at the Capitol for third national “No Kings” protest, Izzo: I want to win a national championship, and OT loss to Wisconsin ends MSU hockey's season and Frozen Four chance. 

In the news today- Student advocates call on MSU to make evening parking free, Paulina Ayala Rivas represented MSU on the culinary stage. She doesn't plan to stop there, and MSU prepares for veteran UConn team in Sweet 16 matchup. 

In the news today- U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker to visit campus in April, As acceptance rates rise, MSU's capacity to support students' needs is tested, and Student advocates working with MSU to establish 'substance-free zone' on campus. 

In the news today- We are happy, scared, and angry': War gives some Iranian students and faculty reasons for hope, MSU gymnastics earns No. 3 seed in fifth-straight NCAA Regionals bid, and MSU women's tennis edged by UCLA 4-1 after tough West Coast stretch. 

In the news today- Denham Wojcik will play through torn labrum against UConn, Izzo says, MSU women's basketball season ends in Round of 32, and TEDxMSU highlights diverse voices in 12th annual event. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics finishes second as UCLA dominates Big Ten Championships, Jake Boss Jr. reaches 500 career wins in series victory over Iowa, and Campus rallies around MSU's March run to Sweet 16. 

In the news today- Tucked-away campus greenhouse showcases world's plants, MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. named second-team All-American, and MSU signee Lilly Williams named Michigan Miss Basketball. 

In the news today, Girls in Math and Science Day welcomes young scientists with unique STEM experiences, Weigel grows connection and confidence at Breslin Center barbershop, and Mental focus tops MSU priorities ahead of NCAA Tournament. 

In the news today- MSU enters stacked region, opens March Madness vs. NDSU, Irish Dance Club runs "rent a dancer" fundraiser for St. Patrick's Day, and Redheads take over East Lansing for the fourth annual Ginger Run. 

In the news today- MSU hockey drops Big Ten Tournament semifinal to Ohio State in overtime, Turnovers and mental errors proved too much to overcome for MSU, Rep. Schriver renews push for budget cuts over controversial teaching syllabus, and New episode of Exposure – Capital Green. 

In the news today- Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will merge, the president says, Izzo still in need of bench help entering the Big Ten Tourney, and Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow says feds must fund MSU, questions Israeli military aid during campus visit. 

In the news today: Michigan Supreme Court clears the way for trial in hazing death case; MSU's Fears named to first-team All-Big Ten; Kohler named honorable mention; and Student intends to sue university after golf cart accident. 

In the news today- No. 10 Illinois upsets No. 7 MSU women's basketball in Big Ten Tournament, Wharton Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season, and Lansing celebrates 7th annual ‘Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival'. 

In the news today- MSU men's basketball turns to postseason after loss to Michigan, MSU seniors forced to delay floor-kissing tradition in win over Rutgers, Zeke "Buckshot" The Wonder Dog IV dies at 11. 

In the news today- RCAH theater hosts experimental music collaboration, Trustee doubles down on call to restore diversity efforts at MSU, improve support for Black students, and VP's former institution investigated her fundraising department over the misuse of funds. 

In the news today- Fulbright scholar organizes exhibit documenting Ukraine conflict, Wilson Hall Residents express disappointment in newly-approved renovation plans, Fralick named USA Basketball women's U18 assistant coach, and A Posthumous Collaboration | “She Knows Too Much” by Thundercat (feat. Mac Miller). 

In the news today: MSU tops No. 23 Minnesota, moves toward home-court advantage in March; Latinx Film Festival showcases tradition and untold stories; ASMSU passes record number of bills; MSU admin emphasizes engagement. 

In the news today- Carson Cooper shines in MSU's dull victory over Ohio State, Lunar New Year concert celebrates the beauty of Chinese music, Michigan State women's tennis falls in close home loss to Dartmouth, and Making Sense of the Madness – Interview with Mike Green. 

In the news today- Former professor alleges sex discrimination, intends to sue MSU, Adaptive Sports and Recreation Club takes floorball to the next level, and How career-focused fraternities and sororities are shaping campus culture. 

In the news today- Defend, rebound, and run: More than a motto in MSU's win over UCLA, Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's legacy extended through MSU, and MSU Extension workers secure raises after months of negotiation. 

In the news today: After frigid weeks, MSU students relish warm spell; The intramural team known for T-shirts and losing every game; and Three takeaways from Spartans' loss to No. 7 Michigan. 

In the news today: MSU Rugby Football Club embraces stereotypes and builds an inclusive team; MSU gymnastics beats Maryland and Western Michigan in tri-meet win; and Michigan sweeps MSU women's basketball in a commanding 86-65 victory. 

In the news today- AI data center proposed for downtown Lansing causes community backlash. No. 10 Michigan State drops third in four games, falls by 21 points to Wisconsin, MSU community gathers beneath Beaumont Tower on the third anniversary of the shooting, MSU College of Human Medicine's Dr. Mona Hanna recognized in TIME Magazine's TIME100 Health list. 

In the news today: Jordan Scott to see “double” minutes ahead of Wisconsin; For MSU fundraising consultant, ties to VP pay off; and MSU's Super Smash star Dyson Mingo shares his experience as a top-ranked player. 

In the news today- False MSU active violence alert sent out to campus, and parents, Lauren Betts and No. 2 UCLA present major test for No. 13 MSU, and MSU Outdoors Club connects students through trips and adventure. 

In the news today- Fitzgerald secures homegrown talent and depth in his first MSU class, Two MSU hockey alumni set to compete in 2026 Winter Olympics, and Students collaborate with artist in new Olin Health Center mural.

In the news today- Coalition of student organizations organizes walkout against ICE and DHS, Day of remembrance planned for the third anniversary of the Feb. 13 campus shooting, Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program, and MSU grinds out overtime win facing No. 5 Illinois. 

In the news today- New episode of The Undercurrent, ‘Resilient effort' steers No. 10 Michigan State past No. 5 Illinois in OT bout, and MSU APASO empowers through performances at annual Cultural Vogue event. 

In the news today- Lansing Sports Commission celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day, City council delays vote on controversial public camping ban, and Turnovers plague MSU women's basketball in blowout loss to Maryland.