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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)

    April 7, 2023

    April 7, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, East Lansing City Council approves grant application for Hannah Community Center construction. For our second headline focusing on campus news, bandana painting project brings awareness to violence against migrant women. For our final headline of the week focusing on culture, MSU appoints new Director of Sustainability after year-long vacancy.

    April 6, 2023

    April 6, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, final MSU shooting survivor released from Sparrow Hospital to other facility. For our second headline focusing on campus news, petition demands end to MSU's gambling deal, in line with interim president's goal. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, Capital City Film Fest brings global multimedia experience to Lansing.

    April 5, 2023

    April 5, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU Union reopening welcomes students back almost two months after shooting. For our second headline focusing on MSU Athletics, historic season for MSU gymnastics ends at Pittsburgh regionals. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, community votes to decide names for baby peregrine falcons raised at MSU.

    April 4, 2023

    April 4, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, areas of MSU campus expected to close due to flooding. For our second headline focusing on campus security, MSU Police examines alert system following concern for delayed, vague alerts. For our final headline of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU general assembly elections coming soon.

    April 3, 2023

    April 3, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the month focusing on campus news, awareness week brings sexual violence prevention campaign to MSU campus. For our second headline focusing on city news, Michigander's rally for acceptance on transgender day of visibility. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, GSCC hosted annual Pride Prom in celebration of 'resilience, community.'

    March 31, 2023

    March 31, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline focusing on campus news, MSU Union to reopen April 3, Berkey to remain closed through fall 2023. For our second headline focusing on culture, Hippo Campus, Danny Brown bring a unique genre-mix to annual spring concert. For our final headline of the month focusing on more culture, MSU Pickleball Association gains speed this year.

    March 30, 2023

    March 30, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline focusing on sports, new national gambling rules threaten MSU-Caesars Sportsbook $9 million partnership. For our second headline focusing on campus news, astrophysicist encourages listeners to reach for the stars. For our final headline of the day focusing on more campus news, MSU Blood Drive Showdown to take place April 5.

    March 29, 2023

    March 29, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline focusing on campus news, from East Lansing to Birmingham, Alabama: NABJ gears up for the 2023 National Black Journalism convention. For our second headline focusing on culture, MSU student creates trading cards featuring little-known, influential women in history. For our final headline of the day focusing on more culture, 'career closet clothing drive' will provide students with free professional clothing.

    March 28, 2023

    March 28, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, Spartan Spirit Shop temporarily suspends in-person graduate gear sales. For our second headline focusing on culture, everything you need to know about water quality on MSU's campus. For our final headline of the day focusing on more culture, MSU Dairy Farms offers days for students to de-stress by petting cows.

    March 27, 2023

    March 27, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, inside MSU's diversity, equity, inclusion report. For our second headline focusing on MSU Athletics, MSU football hires former Buffalo Bills coach Jim Salgado to oversee cornerbacks. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, Muslim students share opinions, hopes for Ramadan on campus. 

    March 24, 2023

    March 24, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, students left 'tense' after person seen with weapon near campus. For our second headline focusing on MSU athletics, MSU hockey adds Red Wings draft pick Red Savage from transfer. For our final headline of the week focusing on culture, Lebanese Student Association promotes cultural representation, empowerment of heritage.

    March 23, 2022

    March 23, 2022

    In the news: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, students create MSU Museum exhibit, memorialize Feb. 13 experiences. For our second headline focusing on MSU athletics, MSU softball defeats Central Michigan 3-0 in home opener. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, MSU College of Music to present comic Shakespearean opera 'Falstaff'.

    March 22, 2023

    March 22, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, MSU James Madison College student dies from vehicular accident injuries.  For our second headline focusing on campus news, Tower Guard to host 23rd annual Shamrock 5K. For our last headline of the day focusing on culture, the life of a bar employee on St. Patricks Day. 

    March 21, 2023

    March 21, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on MSU Men's Basketball, FINAL: Michigan State fends off Marquette to advance to Sweet Sixteen. For our second headline focusing on campus news, MSU professor declared not guilty on two criminal sexual conduct charges. For our final headline of the day focusing on campus news, ASMSU finance committee prepares bills for general assembly.

    March 20, 2023

    March 20, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on MSU athletics, MSU gymnastics claims second place in the Big Ten Championship. For our second headline focusing on campus news, student-led healing event causes confusion among students. For our final headline of the day focusing on city news, Ingham County signs on to opioid lawsuit payments.

    March 17, 2023

    March 17, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, MSU students and advocates rally to push for gun violence prevention laws. For our second headline focusing on MSU football, Ben VanSumeren's 'freak' athleticism steals show at Michigan State Pro Day. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, students want MSU to implement 24/7 building lock policy, increase security.

    March 16, 2023

    March 16, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, what to do if your ID can't unlock campus buildings. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, what implementing college-based housing would mean for MSU. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, how light pollution impacts East Lansing's night sky.

    March 15, 2023

    March 15, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on Michigan State Women's Basketball, Suzy Merchant leaves a lasting legacy at MSU. For our second headline focusing on campus news, lifting MSU's vaccine mandate sparks safety concerns for students, faculty. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, the ghost-with-the-most will come to the Wharton Center for 'Beetlejuice' musical.

    March 14, 2023

    March 14, 2023

    In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, bringing the love back to campus: ASMSU's Spartan Love Fund. For our second headline focusing on MSU Men's Basketball, No. 7 seed MSU to take on No. 10 seed USC in first round of NCAA Tournament in Columbus. For our final headline of the day focusing on city news, CATA CEO apologizes to students displaced by buses on night of Feb. 13. 

    March 13, 2023

    March 13, 2023

    In the news today: We are back from spring break! For our first headline of the week focusing on campus news, police share updated MSU mass shooting details; note found on suspect released. For our second headline focusing on more campus news, Eagle Township residents fear "megasite" on MSU farmland. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, students turn to exercise to cope with tragedy.