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

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, new Ingham County prosecutor reverses felony firearm policy. For our second headline jumping back to Michigan State University's fall commencement, seniors celebrate at fall commencement ceremony. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture here at MSU, intimidated by the gym? IM regulars share encouragement for newcomers. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, meet MSU's newest trustee Sandy Pierce. For our second headline focusing on city news from a story from Impact 89FM, Lansing business, The Record Lounge, is the only female-owned record store in Michigan. For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, two Okemos teachers helped fellow residents escape Knob Hill Apartments fire. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the semester focusing on campus news, MSU submits Title IX plan, contends it is still in compliance. For our second headline focusing on culture, MSU's Hidden Lake Gardens hopes to be found with new canopy walk. For our final headline of the day focusing on MSU sports, 'that was our toughest weekend of the season': MSU hockey suffers worst loss yet to Ohio State. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, EL Independent Police Oversight Commission faces low turnout, unable to pass motion. For our second headline focusing on campus news, have a food-based startup idea? MSU has a kitchen for that. For our final headline of the semester focusing on campus news, MSU students discuss ways to stay motivated during the 'holiday slump'. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on city news, EL City Council delays vote on "sanctuary city" proposal, citing possible implications. For our second headline focusing on culture, 12% forward, 7% back: MSU's clean energy use has decreased, underperformed board's goals. For our final headline of the day focusing on more city news, how are East Lansing businesses preparing for winter break?

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on campus news, the end-of-the-semester class surveys are changing. Here's what students think of them. For our second headline focusing on culture, bartenders, servers challenge potential minimum wage change, fear life without tips. For our last headline of the day focusing on campus news, landlord details winter preparation steps for students leaving during break. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on culture, 59th Annual Winter Arts and Crafts show supports community, local artists. For our second headline focusing on campus news, incoming students denied on-campus housing for spring semester. For our final headline focusing on city news, Black students in politics inspired by Bolden's appointment to Michigan Supreme Court. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the week focusing on MSU football, MSU defensive lineman Jacob Slade declares for 2023 NFL Draft. For our second headline focusing on campus news, student-run theater company Second Stage Productions brings Rocky Horror Show to MSU. For our final headline of the day focusing on city news, Crumbl Cookies opens new location in Lansing.

In the news today: For our first headline of the day focusing on culture, where abortion is legal may have an impact on students' med school choices. For our second headline focusing on city news, Zyara Grill on Grand River Avenue closes. For our final headline of the week focusing on campus life, Office of Spartan Experiences to host "Countdown to Close-Out" week-long events. 

In the news today: For our first headline of the month focusing on MSU football, four Spartans receive Big Ten offensive honors. For our second headline focusing on MSU hockey, abundant penalties force Nightingale to bench Jagger Joshua versus Miami (OH). For our final headline of the day focusing on culture, Leon Panetta visits MSU to talk government polarization, war in Ukraine.