Noelle Henning, a sophomore goalkeeper for the Michigan State women’s soccer team, has been named to Canada’s roster for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, announced by Canada Soccer yesterday. 

The Michigan State hockey team’s student section — more affectionately known as the Munnsters — is adopting a new membership model for the upcoming season, akin to current Izzone memberships. Memberships allow students to purchase Munnsters tickets on a single-game basis during a selection period in September. MSU Athletics said the system is meant to include more students in the hockey student section, which has become a hot ticket due to the program's success in recent years.

MSU is one of five universities nationwide now letting students pay tuition through PayPal or Venmo, alongside Bellarmine, Texas Tech, Butler, and Kansas State.

Larceny and traffic stops were both reported multiple times last week, along with one report of assault.

Nearly two weeks into fall camp, the Michigan State University football team is beginning to look less like a newly assembled roster and more like a unified team.

Michigan State University’s new Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae touted his vision for the future of the department at a press conference on Wednesday, saying, "We will play to win."

Michigan State University offers students health insurance through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), which provides access to care through the Aetna network. 

As Michigan State University students prepare to return to campus for fall semester, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities and the City of East Lansing are wrapping up projects ranging from facility and building upgrades to and road updates. 

Michigan State University's Independent student voice since 1909

Phoebe Bridgers released her third studio album on Aug. 14.

Xin Tong, who was charged with possessing chemicals used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in an incident at Wells Hall in April, was found incompetent to stand trial at the 54-B District Court on Friday.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, MSU is hiring Western Michigan AD Dan Bartholomae as the school's newest Athletic Director.

The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) has been continuing discussions with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) on various “transparency issues” over the past several months.

Attending college doesn't mean you have to choose between doing well in school and going out at night. Finding your balance as an incoming student is crucial to finding success at a university.

University of Connecticut transfer Cam Edwards has brought plenty of energy and experience to Michigan State University’s running back room, but this year Edwards has one goal in mind — to win. 

Some dorm packers are early birds, while some aren't. Either way, here's some do's and don'ts for packing that tiny space. 

Michigan State University has named Katie John as Vice President for Government Relations. 

Michigan State hockey has added forward Diego Johnson to its roster to replace former commit Nikita Klepov, who signed a professional contract in July and forfeited his NCAA eligibility. Johnson brings the roster back to 26 players, entering off a 46-point season in the Western Hockey League.

While we might still end up back in Rather Hall posing for grad photos, the rest of our college paths have not been as close as we originally anticipated. And that's OK. 

Michigan State’s past and present will share the course as Round of 64 match play begins at the U.S. Amateur Championship on Wednesday.

Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi wants last year’s progress to translate into success in 2026.

Transferring to a four-year university may seem like a bump in the road, but for some, it's the path worth taking.

The adaptation has drawn a massive audience — regardless of whether they have read Homer's original epic — spurring debate over authenticity when adapting classic literature. 

Here is a list of local gems that you should take a moment to explore during your time at MSU.

MSU football has a new tradition and transfer edge Kenny Soares Jr. will be its first recipient—the No. 1 jersey was awarded to the redshirt senior for upholding "Spartan values."

When you arrive at Michigan State University’s campus, the number of groups and organizations calling out for new students to join can seem endless and overwhelming. MSU’s live music scene, however, can feel difficult to break into without knowing where to look. 

Jeff Loomis and his tightest friends have shared in their joy for Spartan athletics over their entire lives. Now, his tightest circle is helping to raise funds in a fight against a progressing Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

There was welcome week, the formation of the fleeting freshman year friend group that would haunt campus forever, the clubs that would be ditched halfway through and, most importantly, the stranger you shared your shoebox-sized dorm with.

Michigan State University graduate Caleb Bond earned a spot in the 2026 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship, just a few months after concluding his career as a Spartan.

The City of East Lansing approved a plan to install SafetySticks to deter illegal parking in hotspot locations downtown, near Michigan State University’s campus. If approved by state courts, the city will enter a five-year contract with the company.

You don’t need to have a “College Glow-Up." It's not a student's job to sparkle. 

Navigating campus doesn’t have to be intimidating. This guide will help you figure out the bus system, driving, biking and walking all around MSU.

During his first press conference ahead of fall camp, Fitzgerald outlined two core principles to shape the team's culture in every facet — intensity and urgency.

Everyone seemingly spoke a different language as they told me what “township” they were from, a word I only knew from a farm app; repeatedly corrected me for daring to say “soda” and not pop; balked when I pronounced “Mackinac” the way that it’s spelled (my bad); had their Midwest accent warp words like “milk” into “melk” as they failed five times to teach me euchre. 

Whether you’re a die-hard fan, just looking for the college experience or couldn’t care less, sports impacts every student at MSU. Here’s a breakdown of everything in Spartan athletics – from tickets, lines, traditions and how to get the most out of the fan experience as a student. And if you’re not interested in being a fan, here’s a couple tips for navigating a campus dominated by Big Ten sports culture. 

There were multiple traffic stops reported last week, along with a case of trespassing and simple assault.

Here are some campus gems across 5,000 acres of MSU's campus to explore.

Unsure of what to do with your life? Chances are you're on the right track anyway.

Happendance celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 31 next to the Red Cedar River, atop the MSU Floodplains.

Starting college brings plenty of excitement, but it can also come with stress and unexpected challenges. As you adjust to life at Michigan State University, knowing where to find mental health and wellness resources can help you succeed and support fellow Spartans when they need it, too.

Don't sacrifice being present in your life to get ahead in your career; the best form of career optimization may be giving yourself permission to stop optimizing every moment.

The ruling signaled a possible return for the MSU basketball's second-leading scorer, Jaxon Kohler, but men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo dispelled the rumors by pointing out the timing.

A letter from the 2026-2027 Editor in Chief.

Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale, eight Spartans and two commits participated in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase which serves as a selection process for the 2027 World Junior Championship, the highest international competition for hockey players 20 and under.

Larceny and traffic stops were both reported multiple times last week.

Former MSU men's basketball players Jaxon Kohler and Tre Holloman will be allowed an extra year of eligibility after a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado granted an injunction siding against the NCAA’s new "five in five" rule.

The Department of Justice sent letters to East Lansing, Lansing and Detroit in late June requesting various election records and notifying the cities that federal election monitors would be deployed to polling locations during the primary election on Aug. 4.

While many faculty members have been immersed in summer writing, research projects, teaching and overseas fieldwork, the recent developments within the university's upper administration have been unexpected.

Michigan numbers continue to escalate as cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that causes severe gastrointestinal illness, has sickened thousands across the U.S. since mid-May in the nation’s largest recorded outbreak.

Over the summer, the Detroit Tigers host youth camps throughout Michigan. This year's East Lansing camp took place from July 20-24, and had a turnout better than it had seen in previous years.