Michigan State’s turnover-forcing identity disappeared Wednesday night, as the Spartans committed a season-high 20 turnovers in an 86-70 loss to No. 22 Maryland at the Breslin Center. Sloppy play and second-quarter struggles allowed the Terrapins to seize control, handing MSU its first back-to-back losses of the season.

Banning camping in public spaces would prohibit anyone from using bedding or things that resemble bedding, such as sleeping bags, and other materials with the intention of setting up a temporary living space in public alleys, parks, and other community areas. 

The Lansing Sports Commission hosted its second annual FIERCE Women in Sports event to celebrate National Women and Girls in Sports Day. MSU Volleyball head coach Kristen Kelsay and Grand Rapids Rise head coach Cathy George were among the speakers.

2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the federal observation of Black History Month. MSU celebrates Black history through annual events and new traditions.

IM East, which first opened in 1987, serves as the primary recreational space for students living on the east side of campus. Despite its heavy use, students regularly encounter broken lockers, frequent machine breakdowns, outdated equipment, and overcrowding. 

Myra MacPherson, a Michigan State University alum and former State News editor, passed away at 91. She was a pioneering journalist whose career spanned more than two decades at The Washington Post, covering politics, culture and the human aftermath of the Vietnam War. 

Michigan State women’s basketball faces another critical test in February as the Spartans welcome No. 22 Maryland to the Breslin Center. With four ranked matchups this month, MSU continues a stretch that could define its standing in the Big Ten race. Maryland enters on a four-game losing streak but remains dangerous behind breakout guard Oluchi Okananwa and sharpshooter Yarden Garzon. The matchup also carries personal significance for senior guard Jalyn Brown, a Baltimore native, as the Spartans look to bounce back from a narrow overtime loss to Michigan.

Michigan State hockey’s senior center Charlie Stramel was named Big Ten First Star, following No. 2 MSU’s sweep of then-No.5 Penn State last weekend. 

Jeremy Fears Jr. was named to the midseason watchlist for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the country's best point guard.

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will vote Friday on whether to proceed with the IM West demolition, after a year of delay. Other items to be voted on include renovations for Wilson Hall, the appointment of a new Vice President for Research and Innovation and the appointment of auditors for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

MSU wrestling took their first Big Ten win of the season at home against Northwestern. The Spartans held off a late rally from the Wildcats to get a 22-20 victory.

For over 15 years, Michigan State University’s Immigration Law Clinic has provided law students with hands-on experience while advocating for vulnerable immigrant populations. Now, amid evolving federal policies and travel bans, the clinic continues to support clients, educate students and guide the MSU community through legal challenges and confusion surrounding immigration enforcement.

Following Michigan State’s loss to rival Michigan, students expressed frustration over missed free throws, defensive lapses and a sluggish first half. Despite a second-half comeback, fans felt MSU failed to execute in key moments.

Michigan State narrowly defeated Michigan 197.525-197.425 this afternoon at Crisler Center in a Big Ten gymnastics competition themed by the close finish of the meet in the last rotation. Excellent individual performances led to one of the most closely contested results in the last several years of this rivalry.

On the second floor of IM Circle, collegiate teams met for the 11th annual Green and White Gala on Saturday, hosted by the MSU Ballroom Dance Team. With a panel of judges, dance couples were judged on their unique dance styles and the technique they brought to the floor.

In the first top-15 matchup of the Michigan State–Michigan rivalry, the Spartans pushed the Wolverines to the brink in an overtime thriller at Breslin Center. A frantic final sequence and a missed half-court heave sent the game to overtime tied at 81, where Michigan finally created separation to escape with a 94-91 win. Despite the loss, MSU matched Michigan’s physicality possession for possession in a game that showcased the intensity, depth and growing national stature of the Big Ten.

Activities and a screening of the classic film JAWS bring in students on Saturday night.

On an outdoor rink before 74,575 fans, No. 2 Michigan State hockey battled with No. 5 Penn State. The Spartans took an early lead but responses from both sides forced overtime, where the Spartans came out with a 5-4 win. Senior forward Charlie Stramel scored the game-winning goal his first collegiate hat trick.

In the wake of recent antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents around East Lansing, Michigan State University hosted its biannual conference broaching the topics. MSU’s Office of Inclusive Excellence and Impact, alongside multiple professors, held their event “Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia" Friday morning. Event organizers invited MSU students, faculty and staff members to attend.

Social media has become a soulless, bland wasteland with the over saturation of AI-generated content. Growing AI fatigue is driving users to prefer imperfect and bold content. This can be seen in the current most popular trends and events, like maximalism, “messy girl” trend, Vanity Fair White House photos and orange iPhone 17.

MSU played hard, just maybe too hard, and handed themselves an 83-71 loss to No. 3 Michigan Friday night.

Released in November 2025, the book-to-screen adaptation Heated Rivalry has taken the world by storm, capturing widespread attention on platforms like social media. Heated Rivalry, originally a romance novel written by Rachel Reid as the second book in her “Game Changers” series, follows two rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, and their secret, enemies-to-lovers long-term relationship. The show explores queer relationships in a typically hyper-masculine setting, where heteronormativity is what is generally accepted.

Michigan State basketball fell to Michigan 83-71 in a game which saw the Spartans fail an attempt to comeback from an 18 point deficit.

The phrase ‘dress for success’ is something that is often thrown around, but it’s an essential part of being able to thrive within a workplace environment. This style guide will introduce the key tips and tricks of how to dress professionally but stay true to yourself in the workplace.