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    The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

    The State is a daily rundown of the headlines that matter to the East Lansing, MI community.
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    Episodes (401)

    November 30, 2023

    November 30, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline focusing on community news, Kathy Wilbur, staple of MSU community and state government, dies at 70. For our second headline focusing on city news, Lansing businesses navigate the holiday season after the pandemic. For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU Football, Jonathan Smith introduced as MSU Football head coach at press conference.

    November 29, 2023

    November 29, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, Izzo sees "brighter days" with new president after "embarrassing" MSU board conduct. For our second headline focusing on health, Sparrow supports employee mental health by targeting overall wellness. For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU Football, MSU football starting quarterback Katin Houser enters name into transfer portal.

    November 27, 2023

    November 27, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on Michigan State Football, meet MSU Football's new head coach Jonathan Smith. For our second headline focusing on student life, dining options made available to students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break. For our final headline focusing on environmental news, what do the Beal Gardens do during the winter?

    November 16, 2023

    November 16, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU's athletic gender equity problems are worse than they seem, advocates say. For our second headline focusing on MSU safety, MSU updates off-campus aggravated assault reports from 3 to 5. For our final headline focusing on student life, Alpha Phi Alpha hosts annual Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant: Women celebrate night in elegance.

    November 15, 2023

    November 15, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, Interim President Woodruff addresses concerns that MSU lacks support for marginalized students. For our second headline focusing on campus safety, MSU students say sirens, safety alerts can be triggering following campus shooting. For our final headline focusing on city entertainment, East Lansing Film Festival's opening night features documentaries, shorts ahead of week-long activities. 

    November 14, 2023

    November 14, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus life, the WILD conference brings a sense of healing to a community. For our second headline focusing on city news, Lansing poll finds higher need for public safety. For our final headline focusing on campus entertainment, MSU Abrams Planetarium screens Pink Floyd show, 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'

    November 13, 2023

    November 13, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, MSU president search nears end in secrecy, amid tumult. For our second headline focusing on campus events, MSU groups hold food drive for student parents. For our final headline of the day focusing on more events, MSU Broad Art Museum's 'The CORE' holds grand opening. 

    November 10, 2023

    November 10, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU College of Education seniors want to make their voices heard in the face of miscommunication. For our second headline focusing on community news, The Allen Farmers Market: A source of year-round local produce. For our final headline of the week focusing on MSU Football, MSU Football looks to ride momentum to avoid another blowout loss to top-ranked opponent.

    November 9, 2023

    November 9, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU announces external firm to investigate board chair Vassar's actions. For our second headline focusing on business, it's a hit: Willie Nelson's line of cannabis nearly sells out following its debut in Michigan. For our final headline focusing on community news, 'It's on us' week of action events aim to raise sexual violence awareness, support survivors.

    November 8, 2023

    November 8, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU board silent on proposed Nassar docs special meeting. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, MSU says active violent intruder training no longer mandatory, still being developed. For our final headline focusing on entertainment news, rapper, singer Kurtis Blow coming to Wharton Center for 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker.'

    November 7, 2023

    November 7, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, pedestrian killed in hit-and-run at intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive. For our second headline focusing on campus news, NAACP calls out MSU for complacency, lack of attention to Black student needs. For our final headline focusing on campus business, MSU to lead mid-Michigan in its establishment as a national technology hub.

    November 6, 2023

    November 6, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on MSU football, MSU football seniors take first conference win of 2023 on Senior Day. For our second headline focusing on campus news, MSU classroom lock policy follows some recommendations, disregards others. For our final headline focusing on city news, MSU club spreads magic throughout Lansing.

    November 2, 2023

    November 2, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on community news, Sparrow Hospital looks to expand mass casualty protocol following MSU shooting. For our second headline focusing on environmental news, Baker Woodlot inducted into national network of old-growth forests. For our final headline focusing on more community news, '2023 has been difficult': MSU holds winter wear drive for underserved Lansing communities.

    November 1, 2023

    November 1, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the month focusing on campus news, Associated Students of MSU calls on board to release Nassar documents. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, MSU instructor connected to meth lab fired for 'unprofessional behavior.' For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU Football, 'spoiling means you're a scrub, and I ain't a scrub:' Harlon Barnett looking to end losing streak on Senior Day.

    October 31, 2023

    October 31, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on community news, university health professionals coordinate care through eating disorder team. For our second headline focusing on campus news, 'Odyssey' play, acting company came to the Wharton Center. For our final headline of the month focusing on more community news, 'Compound Kinetics' performs in Lansing with an intention to inspire change.

    October 30, 2023

    October 30, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU won't hold spring classes in Berkey Hall rooms impacted by shooting. For our second headline focusing on the MSU Board, MSU board battle escalates at tense meeting. For our final headline of the day focusing on city news, Lansing precinct workers get ready for new early voting procedures.

    October 12, 2023

    October 12, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU ends door-to-door campaigning, discusses university plans and sextortion at meeting. For our second headline focusing on community news, student groups hold vigil to honor Israelis killed this past weekend. For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU clubs, MSU fencing club hosts first open tournament in over a decade, wins three medals.