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In the news today- AI data center proposed for downtown Lansing causes community backlash. No. 10 Michigan State drops third in four games, falls by 21 points to Wisconsin, MSU community gathers beneath Beaumont Tower on the third anniversary of the shooting, MSU College of Human Medicine's Dr. Mona Hanna recognized in TIME Magazine's TIME100 Health list. 

In the news today: Jordan Scott to see “double” minutes ahead of Wisconsin; For MSU fundraising consultant, ties to VP pay off; and MSU's Super Smash star Dyson Mingo shares his experience as a top-ranked player. 

In the news today- False MSU active violence alert sent out to campus, and parents, Lauren Betts and No. 2 UCLA present major test for No. 13 MSU, and MSU Outdoors Club connects students through trips and adventure. 

In the news today- Fitzgerald secures homegrown talent and depth in his first MSU class, Two MSU hockey alumni set to compete in 2026 Winter Olympics, and Students collaborate with artist in new Olin Health Center mural.

In the news today- Coalition of student organizations organizes walkout against ICE and DHS, Day of remembrance planned for the third anniversary of the Feb. 13 campus shooting, Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program, and MSU grinds out overtime win facing No. 5 Illinois. 

In the news today- New episode of The Undercurrent, ‘Resilient effort’ steers No. 10 Michigan State past No. 5 Illinois in OT bout, and MSU APASO empowers through performances at annual Cultural Vogue event. 

In the news today- Lansing Sports Commission celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day, City council delays vote on controversial public camping ban, and Turnovers plague MSU women’s basketball in blowout loss to Maryland. 

In the news today- Old equipment, maintenance issues nag IM East, Sage Kellerman, Big Ten Specialist of the Week, MSU prepares for top-25 clash against struggling Maryland squad, and Michigan State wrestling takes care of business against Northwestern. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Charlie Stramel earns Big Ten First Star of the Week, MSU board to vote on IM West demolition after yearlong delay, MSU wrestling earns first Big Ten win against Northwestern, and Three takeaways from MSU women’s basketball’s nail-biting loss to Michigan. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics hits the road for a ranked meet against Michigan, Michigan State women set to clash with Michigan in top-15 showdown, Behind closed doors, MSU tackles antisemitism and Islamophobia through dialogue, and MSU falters as Michigan takes sole lead in Big Ten.