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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Swan Lake swims onto stage at Wharton

A bevy of swans in tights and tutus graced the stage of Cobb Great Hall on Sunday night for a 7 p.m. showing of “Swan Lake” put on by the World Ballet Company. With handcrafted scenery and costumes, projections and their own live orchestra, the World Ballet Company’s goal was to deliver the ballet “at its best, with all its beauty and drama, and make the story feel immediate,” said Gulya Hartwick, the executive director of the company. 

STUDENTS

Lack of hot water in dorms leaves students feeling frustrated, neglected

On Sept. 19, Michigan State University lost power campuswide, resulting in some lasting effects, such as a lack of hot water in all of the residential buildings. As the week went on, MSU worked diligently to restore buildings throughout campus, with some students living on campus luckier than others. The campus is divided into zones, meaning North and Brody neighborhoods (zones 5 and 6) have been placed last on the list for full restoration.

STUDENTS

Sorority recruitment style guide: What to know if you're planning to rush

Later this week about 1,000 Spartans will be going through the sorority recruitment process for the Panhellenic Council. This can be an extremely intimidating process, but for many this leads to lifelong a sisterhood that expands far beyond collegiate walls. With the formality of each event slightly increasing per round, it can be challenging to find items that shows off your personality and fits the tone of each day.

LIFE

"Falling" in love with Hayride fashion: How to create the perfect autumn look

The fall semester at Michigan State University is full of rich traditions that connect students and alumni alike. One of the most treasured events that all students aim to attend in their undergraduate years is Hayride. This uniquely midwestern tradition is about more than just the activities that the students partake in, but also an opportunity to embrace the classic autumn aesthetics. Figuring out an outfit that is both practical for a cold October night and is on theme with the fall trends is tricky, but not impossible.