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Pat Fitzgerald takes to East Lansing bars for fan recruitment

While grabbing a bite to eat at Beggars Banquet, a group of Michigan State students noticed a familiar face walking outside. Head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. They waved at him through the window, and to their surprise, he didn't just brush past the interaction and keep moving along. "He walked in, talked to us for 10 minutes. Very stand-up guy," finance senior Karol Nowak said. "He cares about the students, cares about the people of East Lansing, and he's my GOAT." For Nowak, the interaction was another example of Fitzgerald making an effort to connect with the Michigan State community beyond the football field. Since arriving in East Lansing, Fitzgerald has made it a priority to rebuild the energy surrounding MSU football and strengthen his connection with the Spartan community. Looking ahead to Saturday's game against Washington, Fitzgerald encouraged students to bring that same energy to the stands while visiting East Lansing bars alongside Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae. "Let's get this sh- rocking Saturday," Fitzgerald said to the students at FieldHouse. In an effort to recruit students to the game, Fitzgerald and Bartholomae made appearances inside Harper's Restaurant & Brew Pub, Rick's American Cafe, Los Tres Mex Grill and FieldHouse,

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Tri-County Office on Aging offers free wellness and caregiver programs

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The Tri-County Office on Aging offers free wellness and caregiver programs for residents of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Among them is Diabetes PATH, a six-week program researched at Stanford University. A workshop began Nov. 10 at the Sam Corey Senior Center in Holt, and another is planned for January at the Delta Senior and Activity Center in Delta Township.

Clinton County, MI · 23h

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Former Spartan Academic All-American Blanche Martin Passes Away

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Former Michigan State Academic All-American Dr. Blanche Martin has passed away at the age of 89 (1937-2026). A member of the 1957 National Championship team, Martin earned first-team Academic All-America honors for the Spartans that season and was an honorary captain of the 1958 Academic All-America Team. He was also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and graduated from MSU with honor in 1959 with degrees in math and physical science. In addition, he went to graduate school to study zoology (1959-61) and biochemistry (1961-63) before attending dental school.

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Everett finishes 20th at MHSAA Diving Regional

DEWITT, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater sophomore Alyssa Everett represented the Cardinals at Thursday’s MHSAA Division 2 Diving Regional at DeWitt High School. After eight out of eleven dives, Everett missed the cut with a score of 165.55, good for 20th place. The top seventeen finishers qualified for next weekend’s Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals at the Holland Aquatic Center.

Coldwater, MI · 16h

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Michigan cities ranked on best places for sports fans list

WalletHub ranked Detroit, Ann Arbor and East Lansing on a list of best sports cities in the U.S. How did the three stack up against the rest?

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

sidelinesmagazine.com

Horsepeople of the Year: Paula Hitzler

I strongly believe that each incredible horseperson had a strong educator to guide them into the path of the equestrian world. Paula Hitlzer is one of those individuals. For over 36 years, Paula shaped, mentored, coached, educated and shared her passion for horses at Michigan State University (MSU) in the Horse Teaching and Research Center and animal science department. This past May, she retired from her position—but not without changing the lives of over 1,500 students, hundreds of equines, faculty, parents and equine professionals.

The State News, Michigan State University

MSUFCU commits $40 million to 'Uncommon Will, Far Better World' campaign

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union announced a commitment of $40 million for the $4 billion "Uncommon Will, Far Better World" campaign on Thursday. The commitment pushes the current total beyond the $2 billion halfway point, according to a press release. The 10-year commitment is a continuation of MSUFCU's over 40 years of support for the university, allowing it to "continue investing in people and programs across campus," according to the release. With the $40 million, MSUFCU's total support for MSU has reached $100 million, making it one of the university's "most generous donors." "This renewed commitment builds on that remarkable history and will help us empower the next generation of Spartans while strengthening the communities we serve," President Kevin Guskiewicz said in the Thursday release. The commitment is stated to be focused on community and connection, experiential learning, arts and culture and learning and student success at MSU. Within this, MSUFCU is pledging to support programs like Welcome to State and the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. "MSUFCU has a remarkable history of stepping forward at pivotal moments for Michigan State, and this continued commitment is another powerful example," said Kim Tobin, vice president of University Advancement, in

The State News, Michigan State University

Michigan, MSU fans donate 237 gallons of urine at 'Piss Off' for fertilizer research

For Michigan State University alumnus Trevor Peterson, the name alone was enough to sell him on the idea. Peterson and his friends waited in line for the "Piss Off," a research competition he learned aboutthrough social media. The name came up in the friends' group chat, and they instantly knew participation was mandatory while tailgating in Ann Arbor. "It's a little bit about the competition, but also at the same time, the competition is the fun part," Peterson said. "I'm also happy to provide research for the soil and fertilizer." However funny and gimmicky the promotion sounds, it worked. The researchers received exactly what they wanted: as much urine as they could get to turn into nutrient-rich fertilizer. The competition, organized by researchers at the University of Michigan and MSU, was designed for a process referred to as pee-cycling. Researchers at both universities are interested in extracting nutrients from human urine to eventually use it as a natural, nutrient-rich agricultural fertilizer. The fertilizer will be used at U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and MSU's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. In total, the "Piss Off" movement accumulated more than 237 gallons of urine. U-M fans won the competition by a

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Essentially Sports

Talking CFB: Michigan State’s Roster Crisis, K-State’s QB Situation Takes a Bad Turn, FCS Playoff Picture Sees a Twist & More

Week 11 of the college football season is nearly upon us, and as always, there are a ton of big-time matchups. Duke goes on the road to play Miami, Wake Forest gets a tough test against SMU, Missouri will try to upset No. 1 Georgia, USC and Indiana clash, Utah will travel to Arizona, and Texas will head to Death Valley for a matchup against LSU. It should be a fantastic week of football, but before we get into predictions tomorrow, we need to cover some of the latest college football news, which includes quite a few injury updates. Michigan State Gets Mixed Injury NewsMichigan State’s season h...

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Demond Williams Jr. Listed as Questionable Against Michigan State

After making his first start since October 9 for the Washington Huskies against Penn State, Demond Williams Jr. is back on the injury report. The third-year quarterback was listed as questionable on Wednesday's Big Ten availability report, raising questions about his health heading into Week 11's matchup against Michigan State. Prior to last Saturday, the junior had been working through a fractured rib that held him out of the starting role against Purdue and Nebraska. The injury came in the first half of Week Six's 41-24 loss to Iowa, where the dual-threat quarterback had completed just six passes for 69 yards before leaving the game late in the second quarter. Backup quarterback Elijah Brown assumed starting duties for the next few weeks, including a 38-26 win at Purdue before being replaced in the fourth quarter against Nebraska in Washington's late comeback victory. Although head coach Jedd Fisch didn't mention anything regarding Williams' health during his Monday press conference, the assumption would be that the third-year Husky is still dealing with the nagging injury suffered against the Hawkeyes. Despite not being listed on last week's report against Penn State at any point throughout the week, it's possible that some bumps or

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Seattle ON Tap

Mike Shanahan's Indiana Offense Is Scorching Hot, And Michigan Fans Are Desperate For Him To Answer The Call

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Michigan’s offense is in shambles, averaging a pathetic 19.6 points per game, and after firing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, coach Kyle Whittingham needs a miracle worker. All eyes are now […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 21h

The State News, Michigan State University

No. 3 Spartans hunt for first Big Ten Tournament trophy Friday

No. 3 Michigan State women's soccer has spent the season preparing for one game: the Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament championship game. It's a trophy the Spartans have been chasing under head coach Jeff Hosler. They've come closer than ever during his tenure, reaching the championship game twice, but have fallen short both times. "Our group is highly motivated for this opportunity," Hosler said. "We have not brought that trophy home, and it means a lot to this group." MSU plays in the Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament championship game at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 at Folk Field in West Lafayette, Indiana. Last year, MSU lost to Washington in the final. That loss shaped the team's training and focus all season. Now, with only one game remaining, Hosler said the team's attention has become singular. "Our group feels kind of refreshed that we're in this week," Hosler said. "From the start of the season, there's been so much conversation about where we are, what we can be, what we're out here to play for." Hosler said he expects the Spartans to play with more freedom on Friday now that they have reached the final stage of the tournament.

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Seattle ON Tap

Michigan State Pulled Off Two Wire-to-Wire Wins That Gave Fans Their Best Week in Over a Decade

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Michigan State fans are absolutely buzzing right now. The Spartans delivered one of their best weeks in over a decade, notching two wire-to-wire wins against some seriously tough competition. […]

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Michigan reopens kicking competition after another gameday mishap

Not that it would have made much difference Saturday, but freshman kicker Jacob Baggett doinked a 26-yard field goal off the left goal post four minutes into the second quarter against Michigan State, keeping the Michigan football team off the scoreboard until a touchdown in the game’s closing minutes.

Ann Arbor, MI · 14h

GBM Wolverine

Michigan Wolverines news: 7 starters could be out for vs. Oregon, Michigan women roll, J.J. McCarthy shines

Michigan football has seven starting-level players who could be out due to injury, plus more in our Michigan Wolverines news roundup.

Ann Arbor, MI · 9h

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Nonprofit Director Urges East Lansing to Expand Support for Unhoused Residents

Amid ongoing concern about a possible serial killer targeting unhoused individuals on the Lansing River Trail, the director of a Lansing-based organization that aids the area’s homeless community spoke to the East Lansing Human Rights Commission. Kelsea Hector is the executive director of Punks with Lunch, or PWL, a...

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Upcoming MSU football opponent loses star wide receiver for rest of season

One of the Spartans' final opponents will be without their top offensive threat for the remainder of the season. Rutgers star wide receiver KJ Duff reportedly had season-ending high-ankle surgery this week and will miss the remainder of the season. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported the notable injury news for the Scarlet Knights . Duff was arguably the best player for the Scarlet Knights, currently on pace for a second straight 1,000 yard season at Rutgers. He appeared in eight games and recorded 45 receptions for 774 yards and nine touchdowns. This injury news gives the Spartans a better shot at picking up a road win at Rutgers to end the season. Michigan State plays at Rutgers on November 28, which could very well have significant impact for a potential bowl game should the Spartans keep winning. Sources: Rutgers star wide receiver KJ Duff underwent season-ending high-ankle surgery this week. He’ll miss the remainder of the year. He’s expected to resume full football activities in January. pic.twitter.com/At0SmvdHcU — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 11, 2026 Contact/Follow us @ The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion.

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Michigan State program works to stop school violence before tragedy happens

EAST LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - A program at Michigan State University called Prevent 2 Protect aims to stop school violence before it turns into tragedy. The program brings mentors, social workers, and law enforcement officers into a team to help students get back on the right path. “We don’t...

East Lansing, MI · 22h

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

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Duke Defeated by MSU 79-73, Sky falling or a One Off? My Thoughts

There were concerning things about Duke’s 6-point loss to Michigan State 79-73, but there were some areas to be excited about as well. Obviously the performance wasn’t what we are used to when we watch Duke Basketball, but honestly, I’ve been a little more reticent than most who follow and cover this team to believe the hype. I’ve mentioned in several tweets during the offseason that it all feels a bit like a media narrative more so than anything based on what we can actually see, hear, smell, touch, or taste. I don’t say that to discount the job the staff has done to build a roster; it looks to be and I think will be a great Duke season, but the glaze has felt very manufactured and a bit icky. Part of me thinks Jon Scheyer feels similarly. I think he realizes this team will be a work in progress, and that is perfectly fine if it is. The team isn’t going to have that functional generational talent ready to take the NCAA by storm. Yes, every fan seems to be ready to fill the vacuum left by Cam Boozer with Joaquim Boutje-Boumtje, and he is a very talented player who in a year’s time may very well be that generational talent, but as I’ve said all along, he’s a 17-year-old kid, taking a step up in competition, toughness, and playing a different brand of basketball. It’s going to take time. The Blue Devils will need to lean on their players with experience. John Blackwell is going to need help generating shot attempts; he still shot 4-11 from 3 against a stifling defense. Duke needs Caleb Foster to possibly get more reps; he’s coming back from injury, of course, but he showed in flashes that he can get to his spots. Some people seem to have this notion that Patrick Ngongba needs to just sit in the paint and become one-dimensional. I think that is a fallacy and a very lazy way to look at basketball—that makes Duke very beatable because those shots for others become that much harder to generate. Yes, Pat was stuck at the top of the key late in possession, but that was not his fault, nor was it by design. He was void of targets; Duke was unable to get separation from defenders, which left Duke late in the shot clock with zero actions and then a desperation shot attempt. The guards must be better; they must help the bigs and keep the flow going. Driving incessantly into the teeth of a good defense is an abandonment of what they’ve worked on throughout the pre-season, but I assume there will be a lot more offensive installations introduced moving forward.