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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)

    September 12, 2023

    September 12, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on Michigan State Football, Harlon Barnett and Mark Dantonio to step in for Mel Tucker during suspension. For our second headline focusing on more Michigan State football, 'shocked' and 'disgusted': MSU students react to Mel Tucker Title IX investigation. For our final headline of the day focusing on community news, MSU experts discuss recent extreme weather events, expectations for Michigan.

    September 11, 2023

    September 11, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, firearms now illegal on MSU campus, regardless of licenses. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, MSU board ends chair elections in split vote. For our final headline of the day focusing on campus dining, MSU dining halls return to disposable utensils amid staffing shortage.

    September 8, 2023

    September 8, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on Michigan State Football, MSU announces metal detectors for Spartan Stadium. For our second headline focusing on student life, FEMfest 2023 offers insight into the feminine experience through art. For our final headline of the day focusing on student life, students discuss off-campus, on-campus jobs at MSU.

    September 7, 2023

    September 7, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, consultants find understaffing and inadequate software prolong MSU Title IX cases. For our final headline of the day focusing on student life, what's the best way to get around MSU? Students weigh in.

    September 6, 2023

    September 6, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU leadership to prioritize student safety, mental health this school year. For our second headline focusing on MSU events, MSU Board approves amendment allowing game-day alcohol sales. For our final headline of the day focusing on Michigan State football, Mel Tucker reviews negatives and positives from first game of the season.

    September 5, 2023

    September 5, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the semester focusing on MSU events, spartan traditions make a comeback as football season returns. For our second headline focusing on MSU news, how to protect your car amidst the 'Kia Boys' trend, attempted thefts on campus. For our final headline of the day focusing on more MSU news, here's how MSU students can protect their network following University of Michigan internet outage.

    April 28, 2023

    April 28, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, East Lansing mayor and city manager suggest racism may be reason behind anonymous complaint. For our second headline focusing on MSU Men's Basketball, A.J. Hoggard joins Akins and declares for NBA draft, retains NCAA eligibility. For our final headline of the semester focusing on culture, seniors struggle with expectation to have a job upon graduation.

    April 27, 2023

    April 27, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, students protest Board of Trustees' refusal to release Nassar documents. For our second headline focusing on city news, East Lansing City Council, including Mayor Ron Bacon, accused of unethical behavior in anonymous complaint. For our final headline of the day focusing on more campus news, Woodruff, MSU leaders move together to dismiss Gupta lawsuit.

    April 26, 2023

    April 26, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU Dean of Students resigned after drunken misconduct, records show. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, student plans protest against Board of Trustees following denial of Nassar document release. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, graduating seniors reflect on time as rec sports Zumba instructors.

    April 25, 2023

    April 25, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU breaks ground on future multicultural center. For our second headline focusing on culture, environmental groups connect with students at fair ahead of Earth Day. For our final headline of the day focusing on more culture, students ease end-of-semester stress with Afro-Brazilian Capoeira class.

    April 24, 2023

    April 24, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, MSU board refuses to release Nassar documents to attorney general. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, ASMSU elects Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice President of Student Allocations in final election night. For our final headline of the day focusing more campus news, new labs and lecture hall unveiled in renovated packaging building.

    April 21, 2023

    April 21, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, lawmakers eye allowing alcohol sales on campus game days. For our second headline focusing on campus news, ASMSU elects new vice president for financial operations. For our final headline of the week focusing on culture, Risky Studios hosts grand re-opening in upgraded location, will expand services.

    April 20, 2023

    April 20, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU presidential candidate receives backlash from Jewish Student Union member. For our second headline focusing on Michigan State Football's kickoff this past Sunday, Payton Thorne, Noah Kim headline quarterback competition during final spring practice. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, Stoopfest is returning to Lansing. Here's what to know.

    April 19, 2023

    April 19, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU board to vote on 7% rate increase for dorms, dining plans. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, MSU hires external firm to review university response to mass shooting. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, 'Out of the Darkness' walkout raises awareness for suicide prevention.

    April 18, 2023

    April 18, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, attorney general renews call for release of MSU board's Nassar documents. For our second headline focusing on culture, students share their research findings at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum. For our final headline of the day focusing on more culture, African Student Union invites students to 'dabble' in African culture at annual gala.

    April 17, 2023

    April 17, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, STEM event shows future footprint of MSU's campus. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, while MSU policy allows handouts, students frustrated after being offered Bibles. For our final headline of the day focusing on Michigan State Football, LB Itayvion Brown dismissed from team following gun charges.

    April 14, 2023

    April 14, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, sprinkler system causes flooding in men's wing of Butterfield Hall. For our second headline focusing on sports, how MSU cleans up campus after game days. For our final headline of the week focusing on campus news, Strange Matter Coffee to open in MSU Union next fall.

    April 13, 2023

    April 13, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, record number of public relations students to graduate this spring. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, board hopes to pick president by Thanksgiving, assemble committee in coming days. For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU Athletics, Malik Hall announces his return to MSU for the 2023-24 season.

    April 12, 2023

    April 12, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU recommends improvements to relationship violence, sexual misconduct training. For our second headline focusing on MSU Athletics, Tyson Walker makes it official, will return for third season with MSU. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, 6 Broadway productions announced for the Wharton Center's 2023-'24 season.

    April 11, 2023

    April 11, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, ASMSU passes bill encouraging creation of memorial bench. For our second headline focusing on city news, GoFundMe created for 19-year-old crash victim's family. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, 25th annual Research and Arts Forum will showcase work of over 900 students.