The State News

The State News is the official student newspaper for Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, Michigan. It operates through a mix of advertising income and a $5 refundable fee that students pay each semester. While funded by this student tax, the content of The State News remains free from influence by faculty and administration. The newspaper is overseen by a Board of Directors made up of journalism experts, faculty members, and students. Notably, The State News does not have an ombudsman, which is common in many other publications. In 2010, the Princeton Review recognized The State News as the 8th best college newspaper in the United States. Additionally, in 2015, the Society of Professional Journalists awarded it the title of the best daily college newspaper for the year 2014.

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MSU hockey’s Adam Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension

2 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

After a successful first three seasons at the helm of the Michigan State hockey program, head coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension, the university announced Friday, June 13. "My family and I are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent Michigan State University," Nightingale said in a press release. "To coach at an institution like this and be part of the East Lansing community is a privilege and an awesome responsibility.
NCAA hockey shifts landscape with CHL eligibility rule change

2 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

With the desire to head to college and play at another level before signing professional contracts, an expansion of National Collegiate Athletic Association hockey could be coming sooner than some think. This could lead to teams heading to the south and stretching across the United States. NCAA hockey opening up to the CHL will allow for talent to swarm the league, but with the incoming talent comes more challenges. The difficulty of play could see a potential heighten.
NCAA hockey shifts landscape with CHL eligibility rule change

2 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

With the desire to head to college and play at another level before signing professional contracts, an expansion of National Collegiate Athletic Association hockey could be coming sooner than some think. This could lead to teams heading to the south and stretching across the United States. NCAA hockey opening up to the CHL will allow for talent to swarm the league, but with the incoming talent comes more challenges. The difficulty of play could see a potential heighten.
MSU Faculty Sarah Dunkel-Jackson wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

2 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Being a present figure on the campus of Michigan State University in the Department of Family Studies, teaching courses in the counseling, educational psychology and special education departments, Dunkel-Jackson – the director of the Hockey Challenge Camp – has been embedded within the sport for years and has earned rightful recognition by the hockey community worldwide.
MSU football’s Darien Harris, Assistant AD, Business Development and NIL Strategy, departs for NFL

3 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Announced on May 30, MSU football’s Darien Harris, an Assistant AD/Business Development and NIL Strategy, departed for the NFL, taking an opportunity with the New York Giants as the Director of Player Engagement. Harris began coaching at his alma mater in 2020, accepting the role of Director of Player Engagement before swapping over to another role, taking on the title of Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement.
MSU hockey’s Isaac Howard collects junior season accolades

4 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Isaac Howard was MSU hockey’s golden player throughout the entire 2024-25 season. The junior forward collected pre-season First Team All-Big Ten honors, 26 goals and 26 assists in games played, a number of game clinching goals – including the overtime winner in the Big Ten tournament – and overall was a vision of what the team meant. Howard ranked first nationally throughout the season in points per game at 1.41, ranked third in goals per game at .70 and 23rd at .70 assists per game.
MSU hockey’s Howard and Nightingale win gold medal with USA Hockey

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

With a final score of 1-0, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson ripped the puck from the bottom circle and slipped it over the Swiss goaltender. Helmets, gloves and sticks hit the ice as players jumped into each other’s arms in celebration. On the roster, MSU junior forward Isaac Howard helped make the dream come true, alongside MSU head coach Adam Nightingale, who served as an assistant coach during the tournament. Both are continuing to build on already impressive careers.
Reunited: Travis Shoudy joins twin brother Tiernan on MSU hockey

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

One Shoudy wasn’t enough for the Michigan State University hockey team. Travis Shoudy — the twin brother of MSU junior forward Tiernan Shoudy — spent his first three collegiate seasons at Ferris State, just an hour and some change away from where Tiernan has played with the Spartans in his career.
Wharton Center holds 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, honors high school students

1 month ago | statenews.com | Ria Gupta

To be considered, a student must score well in three areas: their high school musical theatre performance, the Sutton Foster Award audition weekends and their performance on the day of the ceremony. A team of Wharton Center adjudicators reviews a high school musical production, nominating at least two students for outstanding performances. Those students will then be invited to one of two audition weekends, where they work on the musical numbers presented at the official ceremony.
Wharton Center holds 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, honors high school students

1 month ago | statenews.com | Ria Gupta

To be considered, a student must score well in three areas: their high school musical theatre performance, the Sutton Foster Award audition weekends and their performance on the day of the ceremony. A team of Wharton Center adjudicators reviews a high school musical production, nominating at least two students for outstanding performances. Those students will then be invited to one of two audition weekends, where they work on the musical numbers presented at the official ceremony.