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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Here’s why we’re suing MSU again - The State News 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.

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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Ahead of state Democratic convention, board strife once again public - The State News Michigan democratic delegates will gather in Detroit Sunday to select, among other positions, the party’s nominees for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees. Whether the selection will be a reflection of years of board infighting, or just a reflection of political loyalties, has yet to be seen.

Past and present dissension within the Michigan State University Board of Trustees will underlie Sunday when Michigan Democrats gather for their party convention in Detroit to endorse two candidates to serve on the university’s governing body.

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Big Ten introduces first-ever conference volleyball tournament - The State News The first ever Big Ten volleyball tournament will take place in the 2026 season, announced by the conference today.

The first ever Big Ten volleyball tournament will take place in the 2026 season, announced by the conference Thursday.

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Students swarm new campus gym as IM West faces final week - The State News The new MSU Student Recreation Center hosted its open house on Wednesday April 15th, inviting students to take a first look at the new building. While many students seized the opportunity to use the facility's equipment, others chose to remain at IM west to get exercise.

Michigan State University students swarmed the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center as the fitness center opened its doors for the first time Wednesday evening.

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2025 Michigan Miss Basketball Anna Wypych returns home, commits to MSU - The State News The roster overhaul at Michigan State women's basketball has begun. Nine players out, and now, nine days into the transfer portal window, the Spartans have their first addition.

Nine days after the portal opened, the Spartans landed their first new addition on Wednesday — Anna Wypych, a freshman guard from Butler who will be playing her next season of college ball just 77 miles from her high school.

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Stabbing suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in East Lansing - The State News East Lansing police responded to a theft at a business north of campus Wednesday evening that evolved into a stabbing by a suspect. Police officers fired their service weapons, according to a city press release.

East Lansing police officers responded to a theft on Lake Lansing and Abbot roads at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday that evolved into a stabbing by a suspect. Police officers shot and killed the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene, said ELPD Chief Jennifer Brown at a press conference Wednesday.

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Political science junior Maddie Hanes elected ASMSU President - The State News The General Assembly of ASMSU elected Maddie Hanes as the President of the 63rd session, who will serve during the 2026-2027 school year in addition to Anna Burk, who will be the re-elected Vice President of Finance and Operations.

Political science junior Maddie Hanes was elected President of The Associated Students of Michigan State University by a majority vote of the student government’s General Assembly Tuesday.

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Faculty committee 'caught in the middle' of negotiations between UTSF and MSU - The State News A Michigan State University academic governance body is caught in the middle of contract negotiations between a recently recognized faculty union and the university. The University Committee on Faculty Affairs, which writes an annual memo recommending faculty raises to the administration, has been advised by the general counsel to pause its bylaw-mandated work pending contract negotiations between the Union of Tenure-System Faculty and the university.

A Michigan State University academic governance body is caught in the middle of contract negotiations between a recently recognized faculty union and the university.

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Federal judge tosses Brenda Tracy’s suit against MSU board and two trustees - The State News A federal judge dismissed Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, saying she failed to support her claims and could not overcome legal immunity defenses.

A federal judge dismissed Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and two of its members Tuesday.

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Crime blotter: Burglary, Larceny and Stalking - The State News Burglary, Larceny and Stalking were all reported multiple times this past week.

Burglary, Larceny and Stalking were all reported multiple times this past week.

MSU disclosed the incidents under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which requires universities to list reported criminal offenses publicly.

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ELPD responds to stabbing on Lake Lansing and Abbot Roads - The State News East Lansing police responded to a theft at a business north of campus Wednesday evening that evolved into a stabbing by a suspect. Police officers fired their service weapons, according to a city press release.

East Lansing police officers responded to a theft at a business on Lake Lansing and Abbot roads at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday that evolved into a stabbing by a suspect. There is no outstanding threat to the public.

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MSU seniors complete four-year quest to attend every sport - The State News MSU seniors Rachel Reynolds and Giulianna Ruffino set out on a mission when they were freshmen: attend every single sport. Now seniors, they've completed this goal and are ready to graduate, knowing they have given all of their support to the Spartans.

Supply chain management senior Rachel Reynolds and nursing senior Giulianna Ruffino set out on a mission when they started their freshman year at Michigan State. It was a mission shaped by growing up in MSU families and spending childhood days at Spartan Stadium.

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Max Bullough returns to MSU after 12 years, but 'Spartan Pride' never left - The State News Twelve years removed from his days as a student-athlete in East Lansing, Max Bullough is back where his story began — and for a program desperate to reclaim its identity, it feels like he never left.

The same man who left East Lansing in 2014 as an All-American linebacker with “Spartan Pride” tattooed across his biceps walked into Michigan State football’s team meeting room for Tuesday’s media availability — now standing at the front as a coach.

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MSU hockey acquires a forward and goaltender from transfer portal - The State News Michigan State hockey has just received two commits out of the transfer portal: future-senior forward Jimmy Clark (from Minnesota) and future-junior goaltender Quentin Sigurdson (from Northeastern). 

Michigan State hockey has just received two commits out of the transfer portal: future-senior forward Jimmy Clark (from Minnesota) and future-junior goaltender Quentin Sigurdson (from Northeastern).

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CHL players impacted MSU hockey’s success - The State News Michigan State’s freshman forwards Porter Martone, Cayden Lindstrom and Anthony Romani were the three players to arrive from the CHL, and while MSU fell short of the Frozen Four — one that saw almost 20 CHL players, including all four starting goaltenders — the trio was impactful throughout the season. Each played its role in helping MSU to its Big Ten regular-season title.

The transfer portal is wide open and college hockey has officially concluded, along with the NCAA’s first season with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players.

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Jalyn Brown invited to Seattle Storm training camp, joining VanSlooten - The State News The Seattle Storm training camp will have multiple Spartans this spring, as Jalyn Brown joins Grace VanSlooten in battling for a roster spot.

Senior guard Jalyn Brown has been invited to the Seattle Storm's training camp, where she will join VanSlooten and battle for a roster spot heading into the upcoming season.

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Cullen Potter commits to MSU hockey out of transfer portal - The State News Future junior forward Cullen Potter has committed to the Michigan State hockey program for the 2026-27 season, transferring from Arizona State University.

According to multiple reports, future junior forward Cullen Potter has committed to the Michigan State hockey program for the 2026-27 season, transferring from Arizona State University.

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Donor illegally sought to keep tabs on Tucker investigation, Brenda Tracy says - The State News Brenda Tracy has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mat Ishbia and United Wholesale Mortgage improperly influenced Michigan State University’s investigation into her sexual harassment allegations against former football coach Mel Tucker.

Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who was sexually harassed by former MSU football coach Mel Tucker, is alleging that United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia used his influence at MSU to keep tabs on the university’s investigation into her sexual harassment complaint against Tucker.

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Grace VanSlooten becomes ninth Spartan ever drafted in WNBA Draft - The State News Senior forward Grace VanSlooten capped off a storied collegiate career by hearing her name called in the 2026 WNBA Draft, cementing her legacy as just the ninth Spartan in program history to be drafted to the professional level.

With the ninth pick in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm selected senior forward Grace VanSlooten, as she becomes the ninth Michigan State women's basketball player ever to be selected in the draft and first since 2017.

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'Euphoria' Sundays are back - The State News The newest season of "Euphoria" premiered on Sunday, April 12.

Season three of “Euphoria” premiered this past Sunday, marking its return after a long hiatus.

The first season debuted in 2019, followed by season two in 2022, leaving fans waiting nearly four years for the next chapter of the well-received drama.

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MSU hockey’s Austin Baker enters transfer portal - The State News Freshman forward Austin Baker is the fourth Michigan State hockey player to enter the transfer portal, following freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and senior goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

Freshman forward Austin Baker is the fourth Michigan State hockey player to enter the transfer portal, following freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and senior goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

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VanSlooten, Brown prepare to see if names are called tonight in WNBA Draft - The State News After a historic season in East Lansing, seniors Grace VanSlooten and Jalyn Brown look to carry their Spartan success to the next level as both enter the WNBA Draft.

Senior forward Grace VanSlooten and senior guard Jalyn Brown have both entered their names into the draft, taking their shot at the next level after their college careers concluded in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament against Oklahoma.

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Three Spartans enter NCAA hockey transfer portal - The State News Three Michigan State hockey players entered the transfer portal following its opening this morning: freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and graduate goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

Three Michigan State hockey players entered the transfer portal following its opening this morning: freshman goaltender Melvin Strahl, sophomore forward Nathan Mackie and graduate goaltender Dolan Gilbert.

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Faculty, administrators warn of rating site pitfalls - The State News As students head to sites like Rate My Professor and complete semesterly surveys to evaluate their professors, some faculty say public-facing evaluations can create the wrong incentives for instructors.

As the spring semester nears its end, Michigan State University students will be asked to evaluate their instructors anonymously through the university’s Student Perceptions of Learning Surveys.

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MSU women’s tennis splits weekend, beats Rutgers, falls to Maryland - The State News Michigan State women’s tennis defeated Rutgers with strong singles performances before falling to No. 44 Maryland 4-1, with missed opportunities and serving struggles proving as major difficulties as the season nears its close.

Michigan State women’s tennis ended the weekend with a split homestand at the MSU Indoor Tennis Center, defeating Rutgers 4-1 on Saturday before falling 4-1 to No. 44 Maryland on Sunday.

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APASO co-hosts historic convening and listening session - The State News APASO co-hosted a historic listening session for a potential museum addition to Smithsonian, which took place at the Multicultural Center on the MSU campus on April 11, 2026

A convening and listening session comprises people sharing perspectives, feedback and experiences for an intricate topic without debate or potential interruption.

The first convening and listening session held in Michigan was on April 11 at Michigan State University's Multicultural Center.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for US envoy to Sudan at MSU Union panel - The State News Rep. Rashida Tlaib held up notes taken during the panel discussion at the behest of an audience member, where she wrote that she would consult with fellow congresswoman Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., as well as Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., to begin discussions over restoring a U.S. envoy to Sudan. 

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., joined a consortium of panelists at Michigan State University Sunday afternoon to raise awareness of the Sudanese civil war, saying she would request the restoration of a U.S. envoy to the country.


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MSU baseball avoids series sweep, snaps losing streak to rival Michigan - The State News Michigan State baseball salvaged a weekend series with a 10-5 win against its rival Michigan. This is the first Spartans win over the Wolverines in almost two years, and the team hopes it will give it momentum going forward.

Michigan State baseball closed out its home series against rival Michigan with a a 10-5 win. The Spartans avoided a series sweep against their crosstown rivals and got their first win against the Wolverines in nearly two years. MSU improves to 12-21 on the season and 6-12 in conference play.

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AI companion chatbots regulations are being reevaluated as they expand - The State News As chatbot companion regulations are proposed across the U.S., an MSU professor is sounding an alarm: many of those policies lack the research needed to back them up and may carry additional risks for users.

Growing concerns about harm caused by AI companion chatbots have prompted regulatory policies around the world, and while well-intentioned, experts say that more research needs to be done before some policies do more harm than good.

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