ADDY Awards critiques advertisers, students

For months students in the Advertising Department have been preparing ad campaigns and work to be submitted into the annual ADDY Awards.

MSU Rodeo Club keeps American tradition alive through sport

Cowboys and cowgirls are not just people seen in Western movies — they’re also students at MSU. Members of the MSU Rodeo Club aim to do what they love while showing the details of their sport.

'Cabaret' comes to Wharton Center

The broadway musical Cabaret will make its way to the Wharton Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb.

Two MSU students hope to bring virtual reality to classrooms

Imagine exploring Buckingham Palace in London, exploring the Empire State Building or even exploring the Taj Mahal in India at the expense of only virtual reality while never leaving the classroom.ch Two experience architecture MSU students, senior Tommy Truong and junior Eric Martin, are both researching new ways to bring virtual reality, or VR, directly into the classrooms.ch “The goal of the project is to find affordable and accessible ways to implement virtual and augmented reality in both higher education, as well as K-12, with a focus in higher education,” Truong said.ch The project initially began with a proposal from a friend at the Detroit Institute of Arts, or DIA.ch “We’ve had a friend from the Detroit Institute of Arts approach us a couple years ago with a proposal to innovate some method of modeling museum exhibits in the cheapest and easiest fashion that is affordable for those that are low-budget and be able to be done by those with lower amounts of technical skill,” Truong said.ch Trying out virtual reality didn't hit the two until they found an oculus rift, which is a virtual reality headset.

Former MSU staff member bakes all-natural dog treats from scratch

On a dirt-filled Clise Road in Bath, Mich., Leslie and Adam Cowell take residence in their one-floor home.ch Their home holds a bakery, which was originally a hot tub room, and the location of their Michigan-based company, Riker’s Dog Treats. The two high school sweethearts are now married and officially started selling treats for their company in 2014 as a result of their late dog, Riker.ch Riker became ill toward the end of his life from other dog food, which led to Riker’s veterinarian recommending he eat special food and take medicine, Leslie said.ch Leslie didn't understand the recommendation.

MSU student prepares for Bike & Build trip to help affordable housing efforts

Cross-country biking across the U.S. might seem as a daunting task, but it doesn’t scare one MSU student.

Women’s Rugby Football Club embraces close 'family' relationship

The impact of two opposing players colliding together, being trampled at the bottom of a scrum pile or even dealing with bruises, cuts and blood is all involved in the full contact sport of Rugby. However, this physically and mentally demanding sport doesn’t deter women apart of the women’s rugby team.

MSU alumna wins latest season of Hell's Kitchen

MSU alumna and Hell’s Kitchen contestant Kimberly Ryan stood behind the door that would determine her destiny during the show's season finale.

MSU's Bug House teaches visitors to appreciate critters

Not everyone possesses a fascination for the insects of the world. In an effort to combat the negative reputation that bugs encompass, academic specialist and collections manager Gary Parsons has dedicated his time at MSU to exposing people to the reasons why he loves bugs through the Entomology Bug House. “Most kids, and actually adults, sort of have a fear or disgust of bugs,” Parsons said.

Alumnus and professor uses love of wine to help Michigan wine industry

Dr. Dave Miller understands that every glass of wine is a work of art, but for others, one glass can change a naive perspective. He calls it the epiphany glass.

Clever date spots around campus for the perfect Valentine's Day

Spartan Ski Club uses Rail Jam to compete, bond as a group

A lack of recent snowfall did not stop the members of MSU’s largest student organization, Spartan Ski Club, from shredding down a makeshift hill of snow to compete on Friday evening. The fourth annual Rail Jam at the Rock doubled as a philanthropy opportunity within their ski community.

Michigan bands rock out for students at Bands in the Ballroom

Flint Eastwood’s Jax Anderson battled through a cold to perform in front of dozens of MSU students on Thursday, Feb.

Broadway power couple to perform at the Wharton Center

Some say that “two is better than one.” Broadway stars Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett have been married for a little more than years and put that saying into perspective.

Local church offers support to immigrants following ban

Those driving past the All Saints Episcopal Church located off of Abbot Rd. may have noticed a politically relevant message on the church’s sign.

MSU student creates group to help refugees

Global studies in the arts and humanities senior Kaylah Jetton started the No Lost Generation Initiative in October 2016 in hopes that a group of 15 to 20 people could help the refugee crisis one event at a time.bb “We bring education and advocacy to the global refugee crisis at large,” Jetton said.

Triathlon Club trains, builds up to national championship

Three endurance sports of swimming, running and cycling all fuse together to form the MSU Triathlon Club.bb With spring quickly approaching, the club is currently getting in gear for the prime of their season.bb Students have a vigorous weekly practice schedule, with triathlon being a multiple-stage competition.

Summer subleases popular in East Lansing

The large student body that lives on, or near, campus is one of the components that makes MSU the kind of university that it is.

Alumna's passion for beer results in exporting business

An MSU alumna has utilized craft beer to bring people together globally. Shannon Long, founder and owner of Brew Export, cultivated her business idea while studying at MSU.

VIDEO: MSU community weighs in on Super Bowl commercials

Here are the top 10 Super Bowl ads as voted by the Department of Advertising and Public Relations.