The State - A Podcast from The State News + Impact 89FM

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December 6, 2024
3d ago
December 6, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU faculty ask board for 'consultative process' as it considers humanities consolidation. Our second story comes from our Impact 89FM News team focuses on an opinion piece on campus transportation, the frustrating reality of CATA on weekends. For our final story of the day focusing on graduation, everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2024.

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December 6, 2024
3d ago
December 6, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU faculty ask board for 'consultative process' as it considers humanities consolidation. Our second story comes from our Impact 89FM News team focuses on an opinion piece on campus transportation, the frustrating reality of CATA on weekends. For our final story of the day focusing on graduation, everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2024.
December 5, 2024
4d ago
December 5, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU president proposes fundraising for scholarships and, an 'institutional restraint' policy. For our final story of the day focusing on health, social media exposure among college students impacts mental health.
December 4, 2024
5d ago
December 4, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU says farewell to 'The Ducks' campaign. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, art and science collide: MSU welcomes second artist in FRIB residency program.
December 3, 2024
6d ago
December 3, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU's accreditors visit campus for review amid concerns over board. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, MSU and East Lansing liquor laws, explained.
December 2, 2024
1w ago
December 2, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the month focusing on campus news, MSU planning strategic fundraising push following years of turbulence. For our second story focusing on more campus news, former grad student says pesticides in MSU research gave her cancer, court records show. For our final story of the day focusing MSU related news, MSU student in need of Kidney donation after end-stage disease diagnosis.
November 22, 2024
Nov 22 2024
November 22, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on community, MSU community grieves on Transgender Day of Remembrance. For our final story with this cold snowy weather coming, we're going to talk about some indoor entertainment, exploring what comfort movies mean to MSU students.
November 21, 2024
Nov 21 2024
November 21, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on city news, ELPD identifies person of interest in double homicide investigation. For our second story focusing on campus news, on-campus Spanish living community to open next fall. For our final story of the day focusing on community, MSU students practice Anishinaabe beadwork with professors.
November 20, 2024
Nov 20 2024
November 20, 2024
In the news today: For our first story focusing on campus news, MSU investigating Theta Chi fraternity for alleged act of hazing. For our final story focusing on more campus news, conservative student group wants accountability for MSU professor who called Trump supporters 'naive'.
November 19, 2024
Nov 19 2024
November 19, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU Indigenous community discusses grievances with administration at campus event. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Clifton R. Wharton Jr., first Black MSU president, dies at 98. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, MSU Global Festival brings cultures together in celebration.
November 18, 2024
Nov 18 2024
November 18, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, ASMSU signs on to Intercollegiate Pell Grant Op-ed, supports first-gen student center. For our second story focusing on more campus news, Mike Yankowski sworn in as new MSU chief of police, executive director of public safety. For our final story of the day focusing on more campus news, campus planning considers IM West removal, green space additions.
November 15, 2024
Nov 15 2024
November 15, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, former Penn swimmer Paula Scanlan speaks at MSU, trans students unify in response. For our final story of the week focusing on community news, Jayci Simon: the story behind the Paralympian's historic journey.
November 14, 2024
Nov 14 2024
November 14, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU reports meningococcal disease case, risk to campus deemed minimal. For our final story of the day focusing on MSU Baseball, how the baseball radar gun got its start at MSU.
November 13, 2024
Nov 13 2024
November 13, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, cancelling classes, group discussions: MSU faculty grapple with how to address election results amid scrutiny. For our final story of the day focusing on events and entertainment, STOMP brings non-traditional beats to Wharton.
November 12, 2024
Nov 12 2024
November 12, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on events, 'It's On Us' week to support survivors of sexual violence. For our second story focusing on community, community members gather at Baker Woodlot for invasive species removal. For our final story of the day focusing on health, spartans rely on seasonal essentials to stay healthy during fall weather.
November 11, 2024
Nov 11 2024
November 11, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on campus news, MSU board election results were temporarily incorrect due to a miscount. For our second story focusing on city news, human remains found in freezer in East Lansing residence. For our final story of the day focusing on environmental news, MSU facilities work together to turn waste into power.
November 7, 2024
Nov 7 2024
November 7, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on election coverage, Kamala Harris underperformed past Democrats in MSU precincts. For our second story focusing on campus events, MSU First-Generation Week launches with student resource fair. For our final story of the day focusing on health, specialists seek to address mental health, substance use correlation among students.
November 6, 2024
Nov 6 2024
November 6, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on election coverage, Uncommitted National Movement voters splintered before election. For our final story of the day focusing on health, horticulture specialists discuss health benefits of houseplants.
November 5, 2024
Nov 5 2024
November 5, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on election coverage, Kamala Harris promises to end war in Gaza, protect abortion rights at MSU rally. For our second story focusing more on the rally, the MSU community lines up for VP Harris' rally on campus. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, MSU students and faculty worry about foreign politics in the face of the election.
November 4, 2024
Nov 4 2024
November 4, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the week focusing on community news, student launches GoFundMe for students arrested in MSU campus protest. For our second story focusing on student life, student researchers showcase work at fast-paced Ignite Talks event. For our final story of the day focusing on student life, for members, MSU MMA Club is more than a place to throw punches.
November 1, 2024
Nov 1 2024
November 1, 2024
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU competes in "The We Give Blood Drive" to address blood shortage. For our second story focusing on environmental news, MSU partners with Bioelements Group to improve sustainable packaging. For our final story of the week focusing on student life, MSU student groups mobilize Black student voters at campus event.