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As Michigan State University students prepare to return to campus for fall semester, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities and the City of East Lansing are wrapping up projects ranging from facility and building upgrades to road updates.

MSU construction roundup: Project completion dates, road closures and building updates - The State News

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“President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees has selected Dan Bartholomae as the university’s next vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, ” according to an MSU press release sent out on Monday.

MSU hires Dan Bartholomae as next athletic director - The State News

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Phoebe Bridgers isn't waiting like a bird at your door to play with your emotions in her latest release, "Lost Weekend" — a musical magnum opus that sits somewhere between anguish and acceptance.

REVIEW: In 'Lost Weekend,' Phoebe Bridgers embraces anguish and acceptance - The State News

Phoebe Bridgers released her third studio album on Aug. 14.

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Xin Tong, who was charged with possessing chemicals used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in an incident at Wells Hall in April, was found incompetent to stand trial at the 54-B District Court on Friday.

Suspect in Wells Hall meth arrest found incompetent to stand trial - The State News

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According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, former Western Michigan Athletic Director, Dan Bartholomae is reported to be the university’s ninth athletic director since 1995.

Reports: MSU hiring Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae as Athletic DIrector - The State News

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, MSU is hiring Western Michigan AD Dan Bartholomae as the school's newest Athletic Director.

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The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) has been continuing discussions with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) on various “transparency issues” over the past several months.

East Lansing Police Oversight Commission continues discussion with ELPD on use of force - The State News

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There’s a version of my freshman year self that parties all night on Grand River Avenue. There’s another that rolls out of bed at noon, the sun beaming through my dorm window, teaching myself the 8 a.m. lecture I missed.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to balance first-year fun and academic responsibilities - The State News

Attending college doesn't mean you have to choose between doing well in school and going out at night. Finding your balance as an incoming student is crucial to finding success at a university.

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The University of Connecticut transfer has brought plenty of energy and experience to Michigan State University’s running back room, but Edwards has one goal in mind — to win.

UConn transfer Cam Edwards building trust, bringing personality to MSU football - The State News

University of Connecticut transfer Cam Edwards has brought plenty of energy and experience to Michigan State University’s running back room, but this year Edwards has one goal in mind — to win.

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These are some tips on what to pack other than your basic fridge, microwave and mattress topper (you will not want to forget one of those) and what to leave at home. Hopefully, people can be saved from the frantic Meijer rush.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: The do's and don'ts of what to pack for your dorm - The State News

Some dorm packers are early birds, while some aren't. Either way, here's some do's and don'ts for packing that tiny space.

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Michigan State University has tapped Katie John as Vice President for Government Relations. John has worked at MSU since 2022 and most recently served as Associate Vice President of State Relations.

MSU names Katie John vice president for Government Relations - The State News

Michigan State University has named Katie John as Vice President for Government Relations.

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Johnson, an undrafted forward who will turn 20 in September, enters the NCAA after several seasons of junior hockey. The right-shot forward posted 46 points (25g-21a) in 68 regular-season games for the Penticton Vees of the Western Hockey League, finishing with a +25 on-ice rating.

MSU hockey fills Klepov's spot with Diego Johnson - The State News

Michigan State hockey has added forward Diego Johnson to its roster to replace former commit Nikita Klepov, who signed a professional contract in July and forfeited his NCAA eligibility. Johnson brings the roster back to 26 players, entering off a 46-point season in the Western Hockey League.

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I was sure my roommate was going to be my college best friend. After spending less than three nights in our freshman dorm, we were already planning on coming back after four years to take grad pics and bring gifts to the new occupants.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Don't get too attached to your college 'Day Ones' - The State News

While we might still end up back in Rather Hall posing for grad photos, the rest of our college paths have not been as close as we originally anticipated. And that's OK.

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Spartan alumnus Caleb Bond advanced through the first two rounds of stroke play at Merion Golf Club, finishing tied for 33rd among 312 competitors. Bond opened up the championship shooting even-par 70 before ending 1-over 71 in the second round.

Spartan tandem advances to Round of 64 in U.S. Amateur match play - The State News

Michigan State’s past and present will share the course as Round of 64 match play begins at the U.S. Amateur Championship on Wednesday.

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For the first half of the 2025 season, defensive coordinator Joe Rossi and the Michigan State University defense struggled to keep anyone out of the end zone. By the season’s end, the Spartans looked like a revitalized unit, fueled by energy and effort.

Joe Rossi eyes defensive leap after MSU football’s late-season surge - The State News

Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi wants last year’s progress to translate into success in 2026.

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Transferring to a four-year university may seem like a bump in the road, but for some, it's the path worth taking.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Transfer students take a different path to finding home - The State News

Transferring to a four-year university may seem like a bump in the road, but for some, it's the path worth taking.

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The adaptation has drawn a massive audience — regardless of whether they have read Homer's original epic — spurring debate over authenticity when adapting classic literature.

MSU professors say Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’ was never going to be accurate - The State News

The adaptation has drawn a massive audience — regardless of whether they have read Homer's original epic — spurring debate over authenticity when adapting classic literature.

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While you’re a student at Michigan State University, your life can feel confined to campus at times. However, the surrounding community is home to quite a few vibrant spots that can help take you out of that mid-semester funk.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Local gems that provide an unexpected escape from campus - The State News

Here is a list of local gems that you should take a moment to explore during your time at MSU.

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The tradition follows Fitzgerald from his coaching years at Northwestern: crowning the number one jersey. The team’s unity council nominated eight players before deciding on the first Spartan to honor this week: transfer edge Kenny Soares Jr.

Pat Fitzgerald names recipient of new Spartan jersey tradition - The State News

MSU football has a new tradition and transfer edge Kenny Soares Jr. will be its first recipient—the No. 1 jersey was awarded to the redshirt senior for upholding "Spartan values."

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When you arrive at Michigan State University’s campus, the number of groups and organizations calling out for new students to join can seem endless and overwhelming. MSU’s live music scene, however, can feel difficult to break into without knowing where to look.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Student-led bands provide live music opportunities for MSU - The State News

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On the fifth floor of East Wilson Hall one Saturday in 1983, two Spartans looked out from their window over the "tundra" — where tennis courts now lay — to a sea of green and white football fans sharing in the same fandom that would unite them for the next 40 years.

Lifelong Spartan friendship in search of Parkinson’s cure, mobility van funds - The State News

Jeff Loomis and his tightest friends have shared in their joy for Spartan athletics over their entire lives. Now, his tightest circle is helping to raise funds in a fight against a progressing Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

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Not everyone enters college dreaming of forming life-long friendships. For me, the idea that some people forged such intense connections that they would later become each other’s bridesmaids was odd. You were in, and then you were out.

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: Finding freshman year friends takes time - The State News

There was welcome week, the formation of the fleeting freshman year friend group that would haunt campus forever, the clubs that would be ditched halfway through and, most importantly, the stranger you shared your shoebox-sized dorm with.

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Michigan State University graduate Caleb Bond earned a spot in the 2026 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship, just a few months after concluding his career as a Spartan.

Former MSU golfer to compete in 2026 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship - The State News

Michigan State University graduate Caleb Bond earned a spot in the 2026 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship, just a few months after concluding his career as a Spartan.

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The City of East Lansing approved a plan to install SafetySticks to deter illegal parking in hotspot locations downtown, near Michigan State University’s campus. If approved by state courts, the city will enter a five-year contract with the company.

East Lansing to install SafetyStick monitors to curb illegal parking downtown - The State News

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