The State News Podcast

The State News Podcast

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The State News Podcast episodes

  • Episode 5: Tackles, Trustees, and Turnout

    With Election Day approaching, Nora May breaks down the race for MSU’s Board of Trustees and a lawsuit challenging the board’s rules on speaking out. Then, sports reporters Owen Kinzey and Tyler Gaylord discuss Spartan football, how the season has unfolded and what fans can expect next.

    The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

    10 min
  • Episode 4: Meet the EIC

    Host Nora May sits down with The State News’ editor-in-chief, Lily Cole, to talk about her path to leading the newsroom, what goes into covering MSU and East Lansing at the management level, and what she loves most about student journalism.


    The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

    12 min
  • Episode 3: Changing the Game

    This week, host Nora May covers MSU athletics’ momentum and plans to improve the fan experience at Spartan Stadium. Multimedia reporter Sydney Gaietto shares what it’s like photographing Homecoming, followed by a look at the College of Education’s leadership divide and an opinion writer’s take on housing affordability and access to campus.

    The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences, and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

    10 min
  • Episode 2: Lights Off, Game On

    This week, Abigail Hosler joins Nora May to discuss students stuck in elevators during MSU’s power outage. Plus, we explore technology-free classrooms and college loneliness, and preview the Homecoming parade and football game against Illinois.

    The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

    10 min
  • Episode 1: Meet the Editors

    In our first episode, meet the people behind The State News! Editors from across the newsroom introduce their desks, explain what types of news and events they cover and give listeners a look at what to expect from The State News this year.


    The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break down important stories, share their experiences and give listeners a closer look at what is happening on campus and in the MSU community.

    20 min

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The State News Podcast brings the stories of Michigan State University to life through conversations with the student journalists covering them. Each week, reporters from across the newsroom break…