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Suns beat Pistons in preseason meeting at Breslin Center
Read full article: Suns beat Pistons in preseason meeting at Breslin CenterA crowd full of Michigan State University students and Lansing-area fans showed up to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game at the Breslin Center on Tuesday Oct. 8.
Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after mother’s death
Read full article: Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after mother’s deathThe Michigan State defensive back has a lot on his plate, more than most college students and certainly more than most student-athletes.
What we learned about Brendan Santo’s death after private investigator reveals new findings
Read full article: What we learned about Brendan Santo’s death after private investigator reveals new findingsNew evidence has been revealed in the death of Brendan Santo, thanks to private investigator Ryan Robison, who has connections with the case.
‘No closure’: Brendan Santo’s parents demand truth in son’s mysterious death
Read full article: ‘No closure’: Brendan Santo’s parents demand truth in son’s mysterious deathFor the first time in nearly three years, the parents of Brendan Santo are breaking their silence and demanding answers in their son’s mysterious death.
The new pieces of evidence raising major questions about Brendan Santo’s death
Read full article: The new pieces of evidence raising major questions about Brendan Santo’s deathNew pieces of evidence linked to Brendan Santo’s death have been uncovered and raise major questions about what police concluded about the case.
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay
Read full article: Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stayJonathan Smith seems to be what Michigan State needs, nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program.
Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game
Read full article: Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football gameMichigan State has been sued over the Adolf Hitler question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last season, with the quiz’s creator saying the university didn’t have permission to use its product that “was not created for a mass-market use at an American college football game.”.
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears says he’s grateful to play with Spartans in Spain after being shot
Read full article: Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears says he’s grateful to play with Spartans in Spain after being shotMichigan State point guard Jeremy Fears is joining the team for an upcoming overseas trip and plans to play for Tom Izzo for the first time since he was shot last winter.
State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victims’ parents
Read full article: State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victims’ parentsThe State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
Michigan man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting at least 8 boys
Read full article: Michigan man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting at least 8 boysAn East Lansing man who prosecutors say sexually exploited at least eight young boys has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Detroit Mercy hires ex-Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery off Izzo’s staff at Michigan State
Read full article: Detroit Mercy hires ex-Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery off Izzo’s staff at Michigan StateDetroit Mercy has hired former Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery off Tom Izzo’s staff at Michigan State.
Michigan State expert: Everything you need to know about upcoming solar eclipse
Read full article: Michigan State expert: Everything you need to know about upcoming solar eclipseEclipse like this doesn’t happen very often and it’s a unique and amazing way to see how our solar system’s bodies interact.
Remembrance gathering held for victims on anniversary of Michigan State University mass shooting
Read full article: Remembrance gathering held for victims on anniversary of Michigan State University mass shootingMichigan State University held a remembrance gathering on the anniversary of the Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting that left three students dead and five critically injured.
MSU makes progress in safety after shooting, but more needs to be done
Read full article: MSU makes progress in safety after shooting, but more needs to be doneSecurity updates have been put in place one year after the mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, but there is still a list of needed changes.
One year later: Michigan State University remembers victims of campus tragedy
Read full article: One year later: Michigan State University remembers victims of campus tragedyThe Spartan community came together to honor the victims. It was a time of reflection for many, and as they looked back, emotions from that night returned.
Izzo claims 700th victory in Michigan State's 81-62 romp over Michigan
Read full article: Izzo claims 700th victory in Michigan State's 81-62 romp over MichiganJaden Akins sank seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points to help Michigan State coach Tom Izzo notch his 700th career victory with an 81-62 romp over Michigan.
Tom Izzo gets 698th career win, Michigan State pulls away late to beat Minnesota 76-66
Read full article: Tom Izzo gets 698th career win, Michigan State pulls away late to beat Minnesota 76-66Tyson Walker scored 12 of his 21 points inside the last four minutes to help Michigan State pull away and beat Minnesota 76-66 on Thursday night, giving coach Tom Izzo his 698th career win with the Spartans.
Berkey Hall, site of Michigan State massacre, reopens to students nearly 1 year later
Read full article: Berkey Hall, site of Michigan State massacre, reopens to students nearly 1 year laterA Michigan State University academic building that was the site of the 2023 mass shooting reopened Monday almost one year later.
Ex-staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Read full article: Ex-staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlementTwo former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
2 former staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Read full article: 2 former staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlementTwo former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to Michigan Attorney General
Read full article: MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to Michigan Attorney GeneralThe university has been criticized for its handling of the Nassar investigation and its dealings with survivors in the aftermath of his arrest and conviction.
Michigan State reaches settlements with families of students slain in mass shooting
Read full article: Michigan State reaches settlements with families of students slain in mass shootingMichigan State University trustees have approved settlements with the families of three students slain in a mass shooting earlier this year on the school’s campus.
Former chancellor is set to become sixth Michigan State University president in 6 years
Read full article: Former chancellor is set to become sixth Michigan State University president in 6 yearsUNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz will be the sixth president of Michigan State University in six years, a university that has been plagued by scandal.
New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalries
Read full article: New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalriesNew Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith talked about the importance of in-state rivalries during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.
Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coach
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coachMichigan State University is officially introducing Jonathan Smith as its new head football coach on Tuesday.
James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program's 2nd Top 25 win
Read full article: James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program's 2nd Top 25 winTerrence Edwards had 24 points and Raekwon Horton made a 3-pointer with 8.6 seconds left in overtime, sending James Madison past No. 4 Michigan State for a 79-76 victory.
Michigan State snaps a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 win over Nebraska
Read full article: Michigan State snaps a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 win over NebraskaKatin Houser and Sam Leavitt each threw touchdown passes and Noah Kim kicked two field goals to help Michigan State snap a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 victory over Nebraska.
Michigan football finally returns to field after drama-filled bye week
Read full article: Michigan football finally returns to field after drama-filled bye weekThe bye week is supposed to be a chance for college football teams and their fans to reset and relax, but that’s certainly not what happened at Michigan.
Emotional, chaotic board meeting at Michigan State University ends with same leadership in place
Read full article: Emotional, chaotic board meeting at Michigan State University ends with same leadership in placeAn emotional and, at times, chaotic board meeting at Michigan State University ended with the same leadership in place in East Lansing.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees Chair says she won’t resign amid allegations
Read full article: Michigan State University Board of Trustees Chair says she won’t resign amid allegationsMichigan State University Board of Trustees Chair Rema Vassar made it clear Tuesday afternoon she has no plans to resign.
Updating possible Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State
Read full article: Updating possible Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, Penn StateThe potential Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State got much more interesting over the weekend.
YouTube creator: Michigan State didn’t ask for permission or pay for Hitler-related quiz content
Read full article: YouTube creator: Michigan State didn’t ask for permission or pay for Hitler-related quiz contentThe creator and producer of The Quiz Channel on YouTube, which includes Adolf Hitler’s image as part of a quiz Michigan State used on its stadium videoboards before a game against No. 2 Michigan, says the school didn’t ask for permission to use his content or pay him for it.
Michigan State suspends employee involved with allowing Hitler's image to be shown on videoboards
Read full article: Michigan State suspends employee involved with allowing Hitler's image to be shown on videoboardsMichigan State athletic director Alan Haller said he has suspended an employee involved in allowing Adolf Hitler’s image to be shown on videoboards before playing No. 2 Michigan.
Michigan football steals all signs of hope from Spartans during emphatic shutout victory in rivalry game
Read full article: Michigan football steals all signs of hope from Spartans during emphatic shutout victory in rivalry gameThe No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines stole all signs of hope from the Michigan State Spartans during their emphatic 49-0 shutout victory in their rivalry game for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
Michigan trounces Michigan State in shutout win, keeps Paul Bunyan Trophy
Read full article: Michigan trounces Michigan State in shutout win, keeps Paul Bunyan TrophyMichigan didn’t face much of a challenge on Saturday night in East Lansing, cruising to an easy victory over in-state rival Michigan State.
Michigan State shows Hitler's image on videoboards in pregame quiz before loss to No. 2 Michigan
Read full article: Michigan State shows Hitler's image on videoboards in pregame quiz before loss to No. 2 MichiganMichigan State showed Adolf Hitler’s image as part of a pregame quiz on videoboards before playing No. 2 Michigan, and later apologized for the inappropriate content provided by an outside source.
Report: Police response to Michigan State mass shooting was efficient, effective
Read full article: Report: Police response to Michigan State mass shooting was efficient, effectivePolice response to the February shootings at Michigan State University that left three students dead was efficient and effective, according to the results of a third-party review that were released to the public on Tuesday.
Michigan football unleashes their boa constrictor to suffocate Indiana in 45-point drubbing
Read full article: Michigan football unleashes their boa constrictor to suffocate Indiana in 45-point drubbingThe No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines improve to 7-0 after they unleashed their boa constrictor to suffocate the Indiana Hoosiers in a 52-7 drubbing.
Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve documents for potential lawsuit
Read full article: Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve documents for potential lawsuitAn attorney for fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker wants university officials and representatives to preserve all documents related to the investigation, citing a potential lawsuit against the university.
Tagovailoa, defense lead Maryland to an 31-9 victory Michigan State
Read full article: Tagovailoa, defense lead Maryland to an 31-9 victory Michigan StateTaulia Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and also ran for another and Maryland's defense forced five turnovers Saturday as the Terrapins beat Michigan State 31-9.
Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with cause
Read full article: Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with causeMichigan State University said Monday it intends to fire suspended head coach Mel Tucker with cause after a sexual harassment investigation became public last week.
No. 8 Washington routs Michigan State in first game since Mel Tucker suspension
Read full article: No. 8 Washington routs Michigan State in first game since Mel Tucker suspensionMichael Penix Jr. threw for 473 yards and four touchdowns and Jack Westover had three scoring catches to lead No. 8 Washington to a 41-7 victory over Michigan State, playing their first game without suspended coach Mel Tucker.
MSU coach Mel Tucker responds to sexual harassment allegations
Read full article: MSU coach Mel Tucker responds to sexual harassment allegationsHe called the investigation “devoid of any semblance of fairness,” and that his upcoming hearing would be “so flawed that there is no other opportunity for the truth to come out.”
MONDAY HUDDLE: Latest scandal at Michigan State another setback to rebuilding efforts on, off the field
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Latest scandal at Michigan State another setback to rebuilding efforts on, off the field3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassment
Read full article: Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassmentMichigan State football coach Mel Tucker was investigated after a woman reported sexual harassment, according to reports.
Mattson boots 47-yard field goal as time expires, lifting Central Michigan over New Hampshire 45-42
Read full article: Mattson boots 47-yard field goal as time expires, lifting Central Michigan over New Hampshire 45-42Tristan Mattson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired, giving Central Michigan a wild 45-42 victory over FCS-foe New Hampshire.
Michigan State installs metal detectors at Spartan Stadium ahead of 2023 football season
Read full article: Michigan State installs metal detectors at Spartan Stadium ahead of 2023 football seasonMetal detectors have been installed at Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium ahead of the busy college football season in an effort to “enhance security” in the wake of the school’s mass shooting earlier this year.
Michigan State, Tennessee exhibition hoops game to benefit Maui wildfire charity
Read full article: Michigan State, Tennessee exhibition hoops game to benefit Maui wildfire charityMichigan State and Tennessee will meet in an exhibition basketball game to raise money for relief efforts in the aftermath of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Arguing about Michigan football predictions: Final record, MSU at night, best players, scariest game
Read full article: Arguing about Michigan football predictions: Final record, MSU at night, best players, scariest gameIt’s time for one of our favorite preseason Michigan football traditions here in the newsroom: Brandon and I arguing about everything!
Arguing about Michigan football predictions: Final record, MSU at night, scariest game, best players
Read full article: Arguing about Michigan football predictions: Final record, MSU at night, scariest game, best playersIt’s time for one of our favorite preseason Michigan football traditions here in the newsroom: Brandon and I arguing about everything!
Michigan State University to pause classes, exams on 1-year anniversary of mass shooting
Read full article: Michigan State University to pause classes, exams on 1-year anniversary of mass shootingMichigan State University will pause classes and exams and will hold a remembrance event on Feb. 13, 2024, the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that killed three students, officials announced Tuesday.
Family of Michigan State student severely hurt in shootings needs help finding wheelchair-friendly vehicle
Read full article: Family of Michigan State student severely hurt in shootings needs help finding wheelchair-friendly vehicleThe family of a Michigan State University student who was severely injured in the February mass shooting is preparing for him to come home after months of treatment.
New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom Izzo
Read full article: New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom IzzoNew Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talked to Local 4 about new beginnings, recruiting, and Tom Izzo.
The life of a Spartan: Navigating disaster, tragedy amid a pandemic, mass shooting at Michigan State University
Read full article: The life of a Spartan: Navigating disaster, tragedy amid a pandemic, mass shooting at Michigan State UniversityA student shares his uniquely challenging and complicated college experience bookended by a global pandemic and a mass school shooting.
Court documents detail evidence against 19-year-old Michigan man accused of plotting mass killing
Read full article: Court documents detail evidence against 19-year-old Michigan man accused of plotting mass killingCourt documents detail the evidence the FBI collected against a 19-year-old Michigan man accused of plotting a mass killing at an East Lansing synagogue.
Michigan man arrested for planning mass shooting attack at East Lansing synagogue, prosecutors say
Read full article: Michigan man arrested for planning mass shooting attack at East Lansing synagogue, prosecutors sayA 19-year-old Michigan man was arrested last week for planning a mass shooting attack at an East Lansing synagogue, according to prosecutors.
Students wounded in Michigan State shooting take steps toward lawsuit
Read full article: Students wounded in Michigan State shooting take steps toward lawsuitTwo students who were among eight killed or wounded in a winter shooting at Michigan State University are taking steps toward suing the school.
Michigan State University will build memorial to victims of campus shooting
Read full article: Michigan State University will build memorial to victims of campus shootingMichigan State University said it will use approximately $300,000 in donations to create a memorial to honor students who were killed or wounded in a mass shooting in February.
Michigan State University gunman watched campus tours, had ‘infatuation’ with school shootings
Read full article: Michigan State University gunman watched campus tours, had ‘infatuation’ with school shootingsThe latest Michigan State University police report is giving more insight into the gunman who attacked campus in February, killing three students and injuring five others.
Fuzzy falcon chicks who nest at Michigan State football stadium get tracking bands
Read full article: Fuzzy falcon chicks who nest at Michigan State football stadium get tracking bandsScientists and students placed tracking bands on four boisterous peregrine falcon chicks who live on top of Michigan State University’s football stadium.
Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black Friday
Read full article: Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black FridayMichigan State’s football game against Penn State at the end of the 2023 regular season will be played at Ford Field the day after Thanksgiving.
Graduate proposes to girlfriend during Michigan State University med school commencement ceremony
Read full article: Graduate proposes to girlfriend during Michigan State University med school commencement ceremonyGraduating with a degree is considered a milestone, but getting engaged on the same day? There’s something special about creating priceless memories like that as a Spartan.
Christy McDonald sits down with MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo for in-depth interview
Read full article: Christy McDonald sits down with MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo for in-depth interviewChristy McDonald sat down with Michigan State University head basketball coach Tom Izzo for an in-depth conversation.
Detroit Pistons fire assistant general manager over workplace misconduct, per ESPN
Read full article: Detroit Pistons fire assistant general manager over workplace misconduct, per ESPNThe Detroit Pistons have fired Assistant General Manager Rob Murphy following an investigation of workplace misconduct involving him and a former employee who says he sexually harassed her for months, per ESPN.
Michigan State football’s Jayden Reed selected by Green Bay in second round of NFL draft
Read full article: Michigan State football’s Jayden Reed selected by Green Bay in second round of NFL draftMichigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.
New timeline shows where Michigan State shooter went before, during, after fatal shootings
Read full article: New timeline shows where Michigan State shooter went before, during, after fatal shootingsPolice on Thursday released new details from their investigation into a shooter’s attack on Michigan State University’s campus that killed three students and injured five others more than two months ago.
Watch: Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into law
Read full article: Watch: Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into lawMichigan’s governor signed legislation into law Thursday morning that will establish universal background checks and safe storage for guns exactly two months after the Michigan State University shootings.
Michigan State University students rally for gun reform nearly 2 months after mass shooting
Read full article: Michigan State University students rally for gun reform nearly 2 months after mass shootingOn the eve of marking two months since the deadly mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus, students held a walk-out in support of gun reform.