The State News records, 1925-1999.

The records of the State News consist of a style book from 1929, a handbook from 1972 and an undated handbook possibly from the 1970s. There are also sample banners (complete issues selected to show varying banners) (1925-1954) and selected issues (selected on basis of headline or relevance to university or East Lansing history). Also included are a few issues of the supplements including "Collage," 'MSU Extra" and "Counterpoint." Also included are photographs used for publication in the issues. Issues of the Holcad and State News Literary Supplement can be found in the serials collection. Records include photographs of Black student occupation of the Administration Building in 1989.

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

Complete issues available on microfilm at the Michigan State University Main Library.

Digitized copies of the microfilm for 1925 through 1980 are available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/dmc/digital/?coll=131

The first issue of the Holcad, a magazine-like publication, came out in March, 1909. In 1917, editors were chosed on a competitive basis, then voted on by the student body. In 1925, the weekly Holcad changed its name to the Michigan State News. The paper was responsible to the College Press and paid for by student fees. The first "extra" edition came out in 1932. The first faculty advisor was A. A. Applegate in 1936. In 1942, the State News began covering national and international events. It first used color print in 1958, and was also permitted to cover Board of Agriculture meetings. In 1967, it became responsible to the Advisory Board which could not veto or censor its content. The Advisory Board was eliminated in 1970.