"Taste of Michigan"

The “Taste of Michigan” Chef series event at The State Room included five chefs from restaurants across the state. The State Room general manager Jon Trasky explains the two-day event.

Before the Kick

Senior kicker Brett Swenson and junior punter Aaron Bates talk about their kicking preparations. Swenson talks about warming up, his discussions with the coaches and what goes through his mind right before a big play. The team plays against Penn State University at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday for the last regular season game of the year. A win against Penn State would lock in a third straight bowl appearance for MSU.

Skillful Swenson

Punter Aaron Bates and quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about Brett Swenson’s role for the MSU Spartan’s football team. Swenson was named Big Ten special teams player of the week after two 52-yard field goals against Purdue on Saturday. As MSU’s all-time leading kicker Swenson is a Lou Groza Award semifinalist.

Bring it Back

Gov. Jennifer Granholm addressed MSU students Wednesday morning on the steps of the Administration Building and encouraged them to fight for the Michigan Promise Scholarship. Journalism sophomore Sam Inglot, zoology junior Lila Wakeman and premedical freshman Anthony Jurayj express their concerns about the elimination of the Michigan Promise Scholarship and an additional 61 percent of state financial aid funding.

Field Hockey Farewell

MSU field hockey senior midfielders Jeamie Deacon and Floor Rijpma reflect back on the team’s Big Ten championship season.

The Spartans lost an overtime heartbreaker Sunday against No. 2 Virginia in the second round of the 16-team NCAA Tournament and finished one round shy of the Final Four, but wrapped up the program’s first ever outright conference championship and first conference tournament title since 2003.

They finished 18-4 on the season, and were perfect in the Big Ten.

Rijpma was named the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Year following a 52-point season, and Deacon was named to the All-Big Ten first team.

Rijpma and Deacon talked about their favorite memories of MSU field hockey and their thoughts on this season’s run.

A Night in the Jungle

The MSU Herp Club hosted A Night in the Jungle on Wednesday night in the Old Botany Building. In this video, zoology freshman Jake Billhorn explains why the event is fun and educational for children.

Spiritual Salon

Patricia A. Campbell-Castro describes herself as an evangelist and her hair care ministry as a full service salon that emphasizes spirituality and holistic healing. Patricia Hair Care Ministry LLC is located on 1816 E. Michigan Ave. “When they come to the hair care ministry, there is nothing here but them and the spirit of God. And myself, of course,” Campbell-Castro explains that aside from discussing biblical scripture and listening to Christian music, she discusses problems and everyday life with her clients.

Green Christmas Trees

Horticulture graduate student Amanda Taylor explains a research project that aims to make Christmas tree production more environmentally efficient. Instead of cutting Christmas trees and then throwing them away, they are harvesting potted trees that consumers can plant after it is used for the holidays. Taylor explains how researchers collect and analyze tree data to make the business more “green.”

Telluride Mountainfilm Tour

JanSport’s MSU ambassador and marketing junior Laura Hammer talks about the origins of the Telluride Mountainfilm Tour as well as her favorite film. Accounting senior Stefanie Zwolak compares the film festival to other types of independent screenings she has attended.