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In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft. 

In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council. 

In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach. 

In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations. 

In the news today- MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off, Men's soccer falls short and faces big roster decisions this offseason, Smith addresses pressure as MSU hot-seat rumors swirl. East Lansing hosts Michigan’s largest rail show, Model Train Expo. 

In the news today: Blair’s 25-point career day surges MSU women's basketball to a 6-0 start, MSU defeats Colorado to clinch a historic Elite Eight, and East Lansing hosts its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. 

In the news today- MSU hockey comes up short, loses 2-1 in overtime, Fourth quarter collapse extends MSU losing streak to eight, Michigan State women’s basketball cruises to another victory over Eastern Illinois. Veterans lead the way in Spartans’ win over Detroit Mercy. 

In the news today- No. 1 MSU hockey prepares for series against No. 7 Wisconsin, MSU Young Americans for Freedom hosts Elisha Krauss for "Lies of the Left" event, A music feature- Matriarchs of Music | Joan Jett, No. 9 Michigan State Set for Second Round Matchup Against Wake Forest. 

In the news today- Senate candidate visits MSU Democrats for Town Hall initiative, MSU women’s soccer "grateful" for home-field edge in NCAA second round, MSU men’s basketball dominates No. 12 Kentucky in Champions Classic, MSU basketball one of 16 teams set to appear in NBA 2K26. 

In the news today- Miss Universe Japan 2024 visits Michigan State University, West Circle Series in full bloom with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", MSU men’s basketball looks for statement win at Champions Classic