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Harry Connick Jr. to perform holiday show at Wharton Center
The Wharton Center welcomes the holiday season with a special Nov. 30 performance by singer and songwriter Harry Connick Jr. → Read More
Hertel, Jr. re-elected to 23rd state Senate seat
Democratic incumbent Curtis Hertel, Jr., D-East Lansing, won the race for the 23rd Michigan Senate District against Republican opponent Andrea Pollock. → Read More
Marijuana, redistricting, voter access ballot proposals pass
All three ballot proposals — for legalizing recreational marijuana, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding voter access — won the approval of Michigan voters. → Read More
Steve Martin and Martin Short to perform at Wharton Center
On Sunday Nov. 4, the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts will welcome comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short for ‘An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life.’ → Read More
Rivalry week events outside of football
If you're looking to stay involved on campus during the weekend of the rivalry game — but don’t want to go too hard — here are some events to check out. → Read More
Accapalooza 2018 unites Michigan State's a cappella community
Eight MSU a cappella teams came together to perform in one show for friends, family and the community of MSU. → Read More
Potter Park Zoo to hold Halloween-themed 'Boo at the Zoo'
In October, the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing gets spooky for "Boo at the Zoo" on three different weekends. → Read More
Events, resources available to students during Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week begins Monday and World Mental Health Day is Wednesday. Throughout the week, events will be held to represent the challenge of raising awareness and educating others on mental health issues. → Read More
Michigan State a cappella groups join forces for Accapalooza 2018
“Have you ever seen 'Pitch Perfect'? If you have, you’re going to love Accapalooza,” Capital Green President Allison Contreras said. → Read More
Addiction, recovery and community at Michigan State
On the evening of Sept. 25, Todd "Z-Man" Zalkins addressed a roomful of MSU students as an author and public speaker. Behind the man, buried deep in his past, was a 17-year battle with drug addiction. Today, he has been sober for almost 12 years. → Read More
A guide to Michigan State's 2018 Homecoming Week events
Celebrate Homecoming all week long with various events across campus, all leading up to the Spartans' Oct. 6 football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at noon at Spartan Stadium. → Read More
Preview: Potter Park Zoo to host free 'College Day' for college students
Individuals who present a valid student I.D. can get free admission into the zoo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students of any college or university, plus any children of students, are welcome. → Read More
Get to know the artists of Prime Music Festival
Over the weekend, Lansing welcomed 18 different musical acts to Adado Park for two days of hip-hop and electronic dance music during its Prime Music Festival. While on stage, musical artists can seem out-of-touch with their audiences, but some of the single and duo performers took time to answer questions from The State News about their backgrounds, music and what they were most excited about… → Read More
Prime Music Festival Lansing back for round two
After a successful first year in 2017, the Prime Musical Festival is back September 14 to 15 with a lineup of artists. → Read More
Michigan State brings NASA astronaut to campus
The MSU College of Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering will be welcoming NASA astronaut Dr. Michael Foale to campus on Monday, Sept. 10. → Read More
Students with alternative diets talk pros and cons of campus dining
MSU has said that "making healthy lifestyle choices like eating right helps students do their best" while they're at the university. → Read More
Where to find authentic international cuisine in the Capital area
The East Lansing and Lansing area have a wide variety of cuisines to try. Here are a few authentic international food restaurants to check out. → Read More
Column: How studying away taught me to encourage conservation
What if we could all leave a smaller footprint? Challenge accepted. → Read More
MSU's iGEM research team to host youth outreach event Friday
MSU’s iGEM team will be hosting a science themed youth outreach event from 4 to 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library. → Read More
Beat the heat at a lake in the Lansing area
As the summer heats up, cool off in the lakes of Ingham County. → Read More