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In the news today- Spartans’ Fears Jr. leads scoring run to advance past Indiana, CHAARG and UAB start the semester with 'Claw Clips and Soda Sips, MSU Museum's reopening exhibit explores AI's impact on reality perception, and No. 4 MSU hockey set for rebound at Wisconsin. 

In the news today-  Arora: Why Ava Ziegler’s competitive retirement should be seen as a celebration, not a loss, MSU hosts events for MLK Day celebration, MSU men's basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late game showing, and MSU boasts $6.8B economic impact, calls for more state funding. 

In the news today: Men’s tennis set to host Western Michigan on Wednesday, MSU board's cheeriness clashes with faculty angst, and Four MSU hockey players competing in the World Juniors. 

In the news today- No. 2 MSU hockey splits series with Ohio State, Vandalism at MSU Jewish Center investigated as possible hate crime, MSU board gives Tom Izzo $1 million raise. 

In the news today- Michigan State dominates on the road in the first game of the weekend, Late surge lifts MSU past Northwestern 76–66, and Alabama’s Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator. 

In the news today- Everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2025, Political RSOs navigate inter-group dynamics and influence amid record student engagement, 'Fear-based' leadership looms over fundraising department, and Fundraising VP responds to State News story: 'Leadership comes with difficult choices.'

In the news today- MSU hosts inaugural Beaumont Tower holiday lighting ceremony, MSU women’s tennis welcomes a trio of 2026 recruits, and MSU men’s soccer welcomes new class of Spartans. 

In the news today- MSU Gymnastics hosts annual Green & White intrasquad meet, The struggles behind Jonathan Smith’s tenure at MSU, and MSU students share hopes for new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. 

In the news today- Board to vote on new football coach's contract, construction projects, MSU football lands 18 high school recruits for 2026 class, MSU women’s tennis stacks up three ITA rankings, Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns. 

In the news today- No. 7 Michigan State squanders opportunity against No. 4 Duke, MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment. No. 3 MSU hockey responds to split series against No. 1 Michigan, MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance.