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In the news today- Peter Soudan receives Big Ten Freshman of the Year, MSU women's soccer beats Milwaukee in first round of the NCAA tournament, MSU women’s basketball dominance leads to 4-0 start, Martone Shines in Spartans’ Road Victory Against Irish.

In the news today- University efforts for compliance with federal civil rights law require RSO cooperation, Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees, ASMSU passes bills to reopen funding for Activity Department of SAB, Three Takeaways from Michigan State football’s late collapse against Penn State

In the news today- Michigan State football faces three-year probation for recruiting violations, MSU returns on endowment investments fall short of peers' gains, MSU’s dominant defense continues as shooting heats up in 96-52 victory. MSU women’s soccer selected to the NCAA Tournament.

In the news today- At board meetings, full in-person attendance of trustees is uncommon. MSU's Formula Racing Team builds the future of racing from scratch, Sophia Piotrowski follows her mother’s path while shaping her own. Student concerns rise after river fatality near Cedar Village. 

In the news today- College of Arts and Letters facing deficit amid budget cuts, ASMSU to host "Know Your Rights" event Wednesday evening, MSU women’s soccer earns highest NCAA seed in program history. Michigan State Sweeps Penn State in Conference Opener. 

In the news today- 2025 Lansing Model Train Show and Sale arrives at Farm Bureau Pavilion, Former MSU softball coach follows her lifelong passion for teaching, Four Spartans in double figures power 92-60 MSU victory. MSU volleyball hopes to continue momentum in matchup against Washington. 

In the news today- MSU revises Campbell Hall's gender-inclusive bathroom layout following complaints, MSU outmuscles Arkansas despite struggles from three-point range, East Lansing Film Festival screens "Souleymane's Story" on opening night, MSU hockey shuts out Penn State in series' sweep. 

In the news today- A hunch, a mouse and a moment that could change male contraception, MSU apologizes for misspelling name on memorial plaque, College of Nursing deserves a future as bold as its past.

In the news today- Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council, Amid budget cuts, MSU colleges pausing graduate program admissions, Trustee's organization under scrutiny: Rebecca Bahar-Cook says criticism of Michigan Economic Development Foundation and work as trustee are "wholly unrelated", and MSU women’s basketball makes program history in win over Mercyhurst. 

In the news today- Proposals preview sweeping review of sexual misconduct policies, Tom Barrett asking MSU to adopt contested antisemitism definition, and MSU men's basketball starts season off with ugly win.