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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. 

In the news today- Old equipment, maintenance issues nag IM East, Sage Kellerman, Big Ten Specialist of the Week, MSU prepares for top-25 clash against struggling Maryland squad, and Michigan State wrestling takes care of business against Northwestern. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Charlie Stramel earns Big Ten First Star of the Week, MSU board to vote on IM West demolition after yearlong delay, MSU wrestling earns first Big Ten win against Northwestern, and Three takeaways from MSU women's basketball's nail-biting loss to Michigan. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics hits the road for a ranked meet against Michigan, Michigan State women set to clash with Michigan in top-15 showdown, Behind closed doors, MSU tackles antisemitism and Islamophobia through dialogue, and MSU falters as Michigan takes sole lead in Big Ten. 

In the news today- Records show MSU's $401M Williams donation was in motion months before public announcement, ‘Hadestown' comes to Wharton this weekend only, and MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms. 

In the news today- Records show MSU's $401M Williams donation was in motion months before public announcement, ‘Hadestown' comes to Wharton this weekend only, and MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms. 

In the news today- Students gather in downtown Lansing to oppose data center, MSU basketball prepares for Rutgers days ahead of rivalry match, and Lansing hosts annual Olive Burger Week. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics fall to UCLA at Breslin Center, Peace Warriors of MSU protest ICE after killing of Renee Good, and We Belong Together | “Aperture” by Harry Styles. 

In the news today- ‘One of our best performances in years', MSU routs Maryland by 43 points, No. 2 MSU hockey sweeps opponent for second-straight week, defeats Minnesota, MSU professor's lawsuit against university dismissed, and ASMSU passes three bills to begin the semester, completes advocacy. 

In the news today- ‘Exonerated Five' and New York City, No. 2 MSU hockey returns home to host Minnesota, Students protest the Trump administration, ICE outside the MSU Library, and MSU and business leaders recommend new AI-centered courses amid faculty dissent.

In the news today- Illinois wrestling defeats MSU at Jenison Fieldhouse, 31-12, REVIEW: "Don't Be Dumb," but don't be too sensible either,  and Impact's Top 89 Songs of 2025. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Dan Sturges dies unexpectedly, MSU women's basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa, and Michigan residents respond to new LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum standards. 

In the news today- From Congress to campus: The fight to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Students protest capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro at capitol, and MSU women's soccer reinforces ranks with No. 8 recruiting class. 

In the news today- Three takeaways from No. 15 MSU women's basketball win over No. 24 Nebraska, Defense and execution power No. 4 MSU to a sweep of No. 2 Wisconsin, MSU Peace Warriors hold silent protest in response to Renee Good's death, and MSU to pay professor $300,000 to settle suit against two trustees. 

In the news today- Spartans' Fears Jr. leads scoring run to advance past Indiana, CHAARG and UAB start the semester with 'Claw Clips and Soda Sips, MSU Museum's reopening exhibit explores AI's impact on reality perception, and No. 4 MSU hockey set for rebound at Wisconsin. 

In the news today-  Arora: Why Ava Ziegler's competitive retirement should be seen as a celebration, not a loss, MSU hosts events for MLK Day celebration, MSU men's basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late game showing, and MSU boasts $6.8B economic impact, calls for more state funding. 

In the news today: Men's tennis set to host Western Michigan on Wednesday, MSU board's cheeriness clashes with faculty angst, and Four MSU hockey players competing in the World Juniors. 

In the news today- No. 2 MSU hockey splits series with Ohio State, Vandalism at MSU Jewish Center investigated as possible hate crime, MSU board gives Tom Izzo $1 million raise. 

In the news today- Michigan State dominates on the road in the first game of the weekend, Late surge lifts MSU past Northwestern 76–66, and Alabama's Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator. 

In the news today- Everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2025, Political RSOs navigate inter-group dynamics and influence amid record student engagement, 'Fear-based' leadership looms over fundraising department, and Fundraising VP responds to State News story: 'Leadership comes with difficult choices.'

In the news today- MSU hosts inaugural Beaumont Tower holiday lighting ceremony, MSU women's tennis welcomes a trio of 2026 recruits, and MSU men's soccer welcomes new class of Spartans. 

In the news today- MSU Gymnastics hosts annual Green & White intrasquad meet, The struggles behind Jonathan Smith's tenure at MSU, and MSU students share hopes for new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. 

In the news today- Board to vote on new football coach's contract, construction projects, MSU football lands 18 high school recruits for 2026 class, MSU women's tennis stacks up three ITA rankings, Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns. 

In the news today- No. 7 Michigan State squanders opportunity against No. 4 Duke, MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment. No. 3 MSU hockey responds to split series against No. 1 Michigan, MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance. 

In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft. 

In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council. 

In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach. 

In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations.