MSU midfielder Sean Kerrigan salutes the DeMartin faithful after sinking a late penalty kick on Sept. 7.

MSU Men’s Soccer takes Nail-Biter over Dayton on late PK

The Michigan State men’s soccer team returned to East Lansing Thursday night to host the Dayton Flyers on a rainy night at DeMartin Stadium. The game was a scoreless affair until the 84th minute, when Spartan junior midfielder Sean Kerrigan was fouled in Dayton’s box for a penalty. Replay confirmed the penalty called on the field, and Kerrigan scored the ensuing penalty kick to give Michigan State a 1-0 lead that would eventually be the final score. 

Younger voters have impact on Election Day

As absentee voters turned out in numbers weeks before the 2022 general election, many wondered how this would affect the in-person voter turnout. Election officials and precinct chairs in Ingham County, Michigan, said that their days have been slow or mild to start, but turnout was projected to be the same after all is said and done. In recent years, younger voters have been turning out in large numbers, and on Michigan State University’s campus, that was the case.

Grand Ledge business owners survive, adapt, move forward

Pam’s Pantry has been a staple in Grand Ledge, Michigan for over 20 years. Photo Credit: Taylor Jenkins

Grand Ledge businesses are trying to move past the pandemic after a long two years.Businesses in Grand Ledge had mixed experiences during COVID-19. Some businesses enjoyed long months off, while others had to adapt and are still recovering.One business that didn’t suffer during COVID-19 was Preston’s Bar which has been around for over 100 years. Owner Laney Preston explained why he enjoyed the pandemic.“It was like going on vacation. Financially it didn’t affect us at all.

A "vote here today" sign outside a polling place in Lansing for the November 2021 election.

Michiganders prepare for Election Day

Michigan’s 2022 election entered its final hours as voters and local officials prepared for in-person voting on Election Day. Polls across Michigan open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m.

Michigan voters will make choices in a variety of local and statewide races — including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, the state’s 13 congressional seats, and the 148 members of the Michigan Legislature. There also are three statewide ballot proposals up for vote.

MSUVote boosting student participation in election

A nonpartisan committee called MSUVote wants to increase the number of student voters on Michigan State University’s campus. It  goes by the slogan “registration, education, participation.” 

With the election approaching, the clock is ticking for students to get registered. MSUVote is dedicated to registering Spartans, educating students on issues, and ensuring participation in the community.