Madison O'Connor
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The story of MSU's last competing diver: Amanda Ling
Amanda Ling is the last diver to compete for MSU. And her coach's path may end when hers does, too. → Read More
From the editor's desk: 'We hope we've made you proud'
The State News' 2019-20 editor-in-chief talks about how the newsroom has fared during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Staff suggestions: How to stay occupied while practicing social distancing
Here are ideas, courtesy of some of our staffers, for staying occupied while practicing social distancing. → Read More
Have questions about COVID-19 and Michigan State? We want to hear from you
What questions or concerns do you have about coronavirus and its impact on the MSU community? → Read More
Amid suspended classes, The State News will continue to inform you
In a time of uncertainty, what we can assure you of is this: The State News isn’t going anywhere. → Read More
Cookbook written by student aims to prepare young adults for kitchen
An MSU student wanted to help prepare young adults to cook for themselves — so he wrote a cookbook. → Read More
'Drunken debauchery': A look back at the '99 riot
He can still conjure up the acrid, bitter taste of the tear gas. He can still hear the police officers banging nightsticks against their shields. He can recall the glassy-eyed students cheering around 25-foot fires. And he remembers the feeling of anger and sadness that clung to him as he walked home the next morning. “I couldn’t believe it had been 20 years.” → Read More
After going viral, 'Waffle Guy' headed to Big Ten Tournament
With GoFundMe donations from more than 70 people, "Waffle Guy" is headed to the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. → Read More
MSU says issues claimed in lawsuit ‘are simply untrue’
MSU released a statement on a Title IX lawsuit filed Monday against MSU and employees of the MSU Counseling Center, where it is alleged a Jane Doe was raped by three unnamed members of MSU's men's basketball team in 2015 and discouraged from reporting her case. → Read More
#MeToo founder, Tarana Burke, to speak at MSU in April
The founder of the global #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, will speak at MSU on April 19. She will discuss the origins of the #MeToo movement and sexual violence in American Culture. Her visit "is meant to inspire and motivate those directly and indirectly affected by sexual violence," according to the press release. → Read More
MSU announces new legal team following Bob Noto's retirement
MSU has announced a new legal team as the current vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, Bob Noto, announced his retirement. Kristine Zayko, MSU's current deputy general counsel, will take over following Noto's retirement. → Read More
Faculty might make vote of no confidence in Simon
Some MSU faculty members have begun to call for President Lou Anna K. Simon’s resignation, but the process for a formal vote of no confidence won’t be an easy one. → Read More
MSU asks Attorney General for investigation of MSU
The MSU Board of Trustees held a "work session" Friday morning, a meeting that was not on its website and not open to the public. → Read More
'I will finally be free': Day 3 of Nassar's sentencing brings 17 more survivors
Lemke is one of 105 women who will speak during Nassar's sentencing for seven charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct and is just one of 17 women to speak on the third day of his sentencing on Thursday. → Read More
Nassar sentencing mid-day Thursday: MSU senior speaks, among others
Amid a slew of cameras, reporters, onlookers and ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar himself, four women and girls read victim impact statements by mid-day Thursday. → Read More
MSU President Simon and Trustee Foster attend Nassar's sentencing
MSU President Simon and Trustee Melanie Foster attended the second half of the second day of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics Larry Nassar's sentencing in Ingham County. → Read More
5 stories you missed during break
MSU board of trustees meeting. MSU wins 42-17 in Holiday Bowl. East Lansing looks to medical marijuana for revenue. Basketball goes from No. 1 to No. 4. Flooding at the Breslin Center. → Read More
Nassar in the News: MSUPD asks about investigative avenues, Maroney prepared for trial
The Nassar news you might have missed — Chief of MSUPD asks if there are other investigative avenues related to Nassar. Details for the $10 million fund for Nassar survivors haven't been finalized. Michigan Attorney General should probe MSU. Maroney is prepared for a trial. → Read More
Spring classes start Monday for Spartans
New classes start up Jan. 8 for Spartans, marking the beginning of the spring semester. → Read More
Nassar pleads guilty to three more counts of criminal sexual conduct
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct in Eaton County at a plea hearing Wednesday in Charlotte, Michigan. One of the three charges involves a victim under 13 years old. → Read More