The City of East Lansing held its first annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ann St. Plaza on Saturday, November 22. The event began at 5 p.m. with a crowd wrapping around the plaza, all lined up for hot cocoa, tea, pony rides and a unique Division St Garage ornament. This was the first Christmas Tree lighting to be held in East Lansing, and it was hosted by the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB).
On Friday, Nov. 21, the 41st annual Silver Bells in the City celebration took place in downtown Lansing. With plenty of activities scattered throughout the night, attendees were encouraged to participate in all that interested them.
On Nov. 19th students spent the night "Dancing Through Life" at the University Activities Board A Wicked Night event. To celebrate the upcoming release of the sequel Wicked: For Good, students gathered in the Erickson Kiva for a night of Wicked themed karaoke, trivia, arts and crafts and treats.
James Madison College’s Bridge program hosted the third installment of their Hip-Hop and Public Affairs series on Nov. 19th, highlighting the connection between politics, social movements, culture and art in the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
MSU’s “Chemical Imbalance” is a fast-paced, darkly comic farce that reimagines Jekyll and Hyde through sharp physical comedy, eccentric characters and a collaborative, stripped-down production style.
Off-campus students have a lot on their plates when it comes to figuring out different aspects of living, usually for the first time. For example, these students may now need to consider transportation on and off campus, along with an increased financial responsibility due to rent and several bills. Another aspect to consider includes food, along with the financial and time constraints it may bring. With off-campus students not being able to rely on dining halls for every meal, how do they ensure they eat balanced meals?
Winner of Miss Universe Japan 2024 Kaya Chakrabortty visited her alma mater Michigan State University on Nov. 13. Chakabortty was joined by students, faculty and local supporters to celebrate her victory and discuss beauty standards in Japan.
The band Chicago performs at Wharton Center, drawing in a sold-out crowd and putting on a lively show for both first-time listeners and lifelong fans.
Controversy was seen on social media platforms surrounding women's halloween costumes. The trend, though seemingly harmless, may reflect deeper more harmful societal values.
MSU students discuss their favorite brands for winter coats, boots, gloves and other winter accessories.
On Sunday Nov. 9 the 2025 Lansing Train Show and Sale took place at the Farm Bureau Pavilion. Sponsored by the Lansing Model Railroad Club (LMRC), the event hosted over 500 tables of new and used trains for sale, along with 9 layouts, making it the largest train show and sale in Michigan.
The 28th Annual East Lansing Film Festival held its opening night at Studio C in the Meridian Mall. This is the 28th year of the festival, with the first East Lansing Film Festival being held in 1997. The festival will run from November 6 to November 13 and will showcase over 40 films, ranging from feature-length films to short documentaries. The opening night feature film, “Souleymane’s Story,” was an exploration of a man’s struggle to obtain asylum in France while working tirelessly to make money through food delivery. Souleymane is an asylum seeker from Guinea-Conakry, and the film follows him as he navigates exploitative individuals, homelessness as he prepares for his make-or-break asylum interview.
Students make the adjustment to celebrating a major holiday without family.
