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This week on The Dinner Table Podcast Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the discussion around Model Minorities. They discuss the ethics behind it, what Model Minorities mean and everything else surrounding it. Tessa Osborne also dives into her own experiences as a Model Minority herself. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News.  Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles

On this episode of Houselights, The State News' arts and entertainment podcast, we sit down with the two biggest concert enthusiasts from the newsroom to get their thoughts on the postponements and cancellations of concerts and live performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Houselights team:  Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley

This week on The 1909, we sit down with men's basketball reporter Jayna Bardahl to discuss her centerpiece story about Tom Izzo's legacy at the university and the team's season.  We also talk with sports reporter Sean Reider to discuss a lawsuit against former head football coach Mark Dantonio being dismissed and with administration reporter Maddie Monroe to discuss a lawsuit that was recently filed by the MSU Museum director, who was recently suspended following research misconduct allegations.   The 1909 team:  Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Guests: Jayna Bardahl, Sean Reider and Maddie Monroe.

In the news: Bars and restaurants are temporarily closed due to the spread of the coronavirus, MSU offers a refund to students living on campus and the first deaths in Michigan due to COVID-19 are confirmed. The State is a collaboration between The State News and Impact 89FM.

Welcome to the Social Distancing Diaries, a new State News podcast series that elaborates on students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first episode of the Social Distancing Diaries, Podcast Coordinator Katie Kelley sits down with Academics Reporter Karly Graham and Student Government Reporter Wendy Guzman to talk about their experiences with transitioning to remote work as student journalists. They also discuss some of the recent struggles of currently living in the dorms on Michigan State University's campus and what digital school and work will look like moving forward.  Social Distancing Diaries team: Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Guests: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman.

Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the recent wake of COVID-19, how it’s impacting our day to day lives, local businesses and the broader lens of the world. They discuss their own experiences living life in self-quarantine and updates surrounding Michigan State University's action in all of this. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News. Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles

On this week of The 1909, Podcast Coordinator Katie Kelley talks to Academics Reporter Karly Graham about how students made their way to the bars after the announcement of in-person class cancelations and sports editor Chase Michaelson about the cancellations of spring sports and March Madness. Note: President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. announced Saturday, March 14 that classes will remain online until the end of the semester. Initially, classes were to remain online until April 20.  The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Guests: Karly Graham, Chase Michaelson. Host: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley.

In the news today: MSU cancels in-person classes and events in efforts to take precaution pertaining to the Coronavirus and Joe Biden wins Michigan in the Presidential Primary Election and new proposals will positively affect East Lansing residents. The State is a collaboration between The State News and Impact 89FM.

This week on the State News Sports Roundtable, host and sports general assignment reporter Eli McKown visits each member of the roundtable to discuss all the MSU sports events that you may have missed from men's and women's basketball, hockey and gymnastics. Also, Eli sits down with Brendan Gumbel to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and how it is affecting athletics.  State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host, producer: Eli McKown Guests: Paolo Giannandrea, Jayna Bardahl, Devin Anderson-Torrez, Sara Tidwell, Brendan Gumbel

On this special episode of The 1909, State News reporters talk about their experiences covering the presidential primary election Tuesday, March 10, voter turnout on Michigan State's campus, long voter-registration lines at City Hall and results.  The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Host: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Guests: Matt Dwyer, Dina Kaur, Lucas Day.

Michigan State President Samuel Stanley Jr. sent out an email to the university community Wednesday morning announcing that the university will be suspending all in-person courses and will be transitioning to online lectures. This is in light of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a state of emergency Tuesday night. On a breaking episode of The 1909, we talk to student government reporter Wendy Guzman about Stanley's email, further updates and the environment on campus in light of in-person class suspensions. The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Guest: Wendy Guzman Host: Katie O'Brien Kelley Recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley

Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the discussion surrounding loyalty, the ethics behind it and the culture surrounding it. This week they sit down to share their views and stories about loyalty. They touch on our loyalties with celebrities and even our personal loyalties between friends and loved ones. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News. Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles

On this special podcast episode, podcast coordinator Katie Kelley speaks with people at the polls on Michigan State's campus during the March 10 presidential primary election. The podcast also provides voting information. Stay with The State News for more updates on the election.

On this week's episode of The 1909, we cover the news you might have missed during spring break, update you on some questions that will be on the March 10 ballot for East Lansing residents and how to prepare for the election. The 1909 team: Podcast coordinator, edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley Recorded by: Tessa Osborne Host: Dina Kaur Segment 1: Guest: Lucas Day Producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Segment 2: Guest: Annie Barker Producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley Segment 3: Guest: Eli McKown Producer: Eli McKown

E-scooters will be back on MSU’s campus this Spring, MSU’s Museum Director was suspended and U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin held a community conversation in regards to racial incidents. The State is a collaboration between Impact 89FM Radio and The State News

This week on the State News Sports Roundtable, Host Eli McKown is joined by women's basketball beat reporter Devin Anderson-Torrez and sports general assignment reporter Sean Reider to discuss the Michigan State women's basketball team's injury-plagued season, what the future could look like and if the team can still salvage their season. The Roundtable also makes their picks of the day, and Devin announces his retirement from the gambling world after a disappointing start. State News Sports Roundtable team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host, producer: Eli McKown Guests: Devin Anderson-Torrez, Sean Reider

This week on The Dinner Table Podcast, Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the discussion surrounding queerness. They discuss their own experiences with sexual assault in the queer community as well as common stereotypes that are prevalent in the community. Their opinions are subject to change and do not reflect the opinions of The State News. Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles

On this episode of Houselights, State News reporters Karly Graham and Wendy Guzman discuss one of their favorite bands, Beach Bunny. They unpack the band's debut album by revealing their favorite songs and their various meanings. Houselights team: Podcast coordinator, recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley. Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman.

This week on The 1909, Editor-in-chief Madison O'Connor sits down with reporters to discuss a Q&A that resulted in racist comments toward black students in attendance, how MSU's merit aid has been rapidly increasing and a feature about three MSU athletes that attended the same high school. The 1909 Team: Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley Host: Madison O'Connor Segment 1- Guest: Brendan Gumbel Producer: Eli McKown Segment 2- Guest: Wendy Guzman Producer: Karly Graham Segment 3- Guest: SaMya Overall Producer: Evan Jones

Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the discussion on non-monogamy where it started, how it became what it is today, and whether it is ethical or not. This week they sit down with Dillon Carr to talk about polygamy. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News. Produced by: Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles