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The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMDecember 5, 2025In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft.
2025-12-0504 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMDecember 4, 2025In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council.
2025-12-0405 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMDecember 3, 2025In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach.
2025-12-0304 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMDecember 2, 2025In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations.
2025-12-0203 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 26, 2025In the news today- MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off, Men's soccer falls short and faces big roster decisions this offseason, Smith addresses pressure as MSU hot-seat rumors swirl. East Lansing hosts Michigan’s largest rail show, Model Train Expo.
2025-11-2603 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 25, 2025In the news today: Blair’s 25-point career day surges MSU women's basketball to a 6-0 start, MSU defeats Colorado to clinch a historic Elite Eight, and East Lansing hosts its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
2025-11-2503 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 24, 2025In the news today- MSU hockey comes up short, loses 2-1 in overtime, Fourth quarter collapse extends MSU losing streak to eight, Michigan State women’s basketball cruises to another victory over Eastern Illinois. Veterans lead the way in Spartans’ win over Detroit Mercy.
2025-11-2404 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 21, 2025In the news today- No. 1 MSU hockey prepares for series against No. 7 Wisconsin, MSU Young Americans for Freedom hosts Elisha Krauss for "Lies of the Left" event, A music feature- Matriarchs of Music | Joan Jett, No. 9 Michigan State Set for Second Round Matchup Against Wake Forest.
2025-11-2104 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 20, 2025In the news today- Senate candidate visits MSU Democrats for Town Hall initiative, MSU women’s soccer "grateful" for home-field edge in NCAA second round, MSU men’s basketball dominates No. 12 Kentucky in Champions Classic, MSU basketball one of 16 teams set to appear in NBA 2K26.
2025-11-2004 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 19, 2025In the news today- Miss Universe Japan 2024 visits Michigan State University, West Circle Series in full bloom with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", MSU men’s basketball looks for statement win at Champions Classic
2025-11-1904 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 18 2025,In the news today- Peter Soudan receives Big Ten Freshman of the Year, MSU women's soccer beats Milwaukee in first round of the NCAA tournament, MSU women’s basketball dominance leads to 4-0 start, Martone Shines in Spartans’ Road Victory Against Irish.
2025-11-1804 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 17, 2025In the news today- University efforts for compliance with federal civil rights law require RSO cooperation, Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees, ASMSU passes bills to reopen funding for Activity Department of SAB, Three Takeaways from Michigan State football’s late collapse against Penn State
2025-11-1704 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 14, 2025In the news today- Michigan State football faces three-year probation for recruiting violations, MSU returns on endowment investments fall short of peers' gains, MSU’s dominant defense continues as shooting heats up in 96-52 victory. MSU women’s soccer selected to the NCAA Tournament.
2025-11-1404 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 13, 2025In the news today- At board meetings, full in-person attendance of trustees is uncommon. MSU's Formula Racing Team builds the future of racing from scratch, Sophia Piotrowski follows her mother’s path while shaping her own. Student concerns rise after river fatality near Cedar Village.
2025-11-1304 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 12, 2025In the news today- College of Arts and Letters facing deficit amid budget cuts, ASMSU to host "Know Your Rights" event Wednesday evening, MSU women’s soccer earns highest NCAA seed in program history. Michigan State Sweeps Penn State in Conference Opener.
2025-11-1203 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 11, 2025In the news today- 2025 Lansing Model Train Show and Sale arrives at Farm Bureau Pavilion, Former MSU softball coach follows her lifelong passion for teaching, Four Spartans in double figures power 92-60 MSU victory. MSU volleyball hopes to continue momentum in matchup against Washington.
2025-11-1103 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 10, 2025In the news today- MSU revises Campbell Hall's gender-inclusive bathroom layout following complaints, MSU outmuscles Arkansas despite struggles from three-point range, East Lansing Film Festival screens "Souleymane's Story" on opening night, MSU hockey shuts out Penn State in series' sweep.
2025-11-1003 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 7, 2025In the news today- A hunch, a mouse and a moment that could change male contraception, MSU apologizes for misspelling name on memorial plaque, College of Nursing deserves a future as bold as its past.
2025-11-0703 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 6, 2025In the news today- Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council, Amid budget cuts, MSU colleges pausing graduate program admissions, Trustee's organization under scrutiny: Rebecca Bahar-Cook says criticism of Michigan Economic Development Foundation and work as trustee are "wholly unrelated", and MSU women’s basketball makes program history in win over Mercyhurst.
2025-11-0605 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 5, 2025In the news today- Proposals preview sweeping review of sexual misconduct policies, Tom Barrett asking MSU to adopt contested antisemitism definition, and MSU men's basketball starts season off with ugly win.
2025-11-0503 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 4, 2025In the news today- MSU student group calls for protection of professor on Turning Point USA watchlist, MSU men's basketball opens new season with veterans leading the way, 'What changed?': Brenda Tracy claims MSU backed out of mediation ahead of lawsuit.
2025-11-0404 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMNovember 3, 2025In the news today- Lansing and East Lansing Charter Amendment Proposals are at Odds, Students, faculty, reel over consequences of budget cuts at MSU board meeting, Students, faculty blast MSU for charges against Pro-Palestinian protestor, Michigan State Football vs. Minnesota Gophers.
2025-11-0304 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMOctober 31, 2025In the news today- Black Student Alliance demands action from MSU regarding DEI regulation changes, MSU hosts Big Ten meet amid NCAA roster limit shift, Off-campus students struggle with "porch pirates", No Kings protests held in Detroit and across the country.
2025-10-3104 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMOctober 30, 2025In the news today- MSU board to vote on seeking state funds for $340 million engineering center, MSU hockey's Tommi Männistö earns Big Ten Star of the Week. Student-run startup RentEL keeps Spartans on the move, Graduate Employees Union seeks legal protection for graduate research assistants.
2025-10-3004 minThe State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FMOctober 29, 2025In the news today- Board to vote on removing 'diversity' from VP's title, Board to vote on scaling back Spartan Gateway District. MSU hockey shows improvement in sweep of Northern Michigan, and MSU faces major funding cuts for arts and humanities.
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