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.

MSU employees look to end bullying through research, legislation

The day Kevin Epling lost his son was the day he vowed to make an attempt to combat bullying. Epling’s son Matt Epling was victim of a hazing incident during his last day of eighth grade in 2002.

Student Art Exhibit comes to life at MSUFCU

Unlike recurrent typical members handling their credit union and banking duties, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, or MSUFCU, headquarters has turned their lobby into an art gallery.

Lesser-known spots on campus

Steam tunnels The steam tunnels, commonly referred to as dungeons, that run underneath MSU’s campus were originally built to house campus utilities.

Volunteer group provides services for local organizations, families

What started as an attempt to rekindle long-lost friendships has developed into a successful philanthropic group on campus that prides themselves on completing ten volunteer projects per week.

Rising popularity of esports shown through MSU's League of Legends club

Video games can be considered a form of relaxation, a form of releasing anger and a form of escape from the world around them.

MSU student helps run company focusing on assimilating international students into U.S.

International students every year attend universities in the U.S. to learn not only academics, but also to learn about U.S. culture. However, international students can have a hard time not only learning academically at U.S. universities, but also assimilating into American culture, even at MSU.

Harper's unveils new automated draft tables

Beer is something that most students at MSU are familiar with. After a long week of classes some students enjoy spending the weekend with friends at a local bar.

MSU student battles through pain to win music award

MSU senior Eric Smith has been playing music most of his life. He lives, breathes and composes music through MSU’s Jazz Studies Program.