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Lupe Izzo holds annual food drive before MSU vs. U-M basketball game

Jonathan LeBlanc

January 29, 2017

On Jan. 29, thousands of fans filled the Breslin Center to watch head coach Tom Izzo and the MSU basketball team take on in-state, the U-M basketball team. However, Izzo won’t be the only one putting his heart in Breslin, as his wife Lupe Izzo will be putting her heart in Breslin. Lupe, along with the MSU Student Food Bank, the Rebounders Club and the MSU School of Packaging, held a food drive this weekend, which started with a luncheon on Friday, Jan.

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Mixed-cuisine restaurant tucked away in Lansing phone store

Samantha Lewakowski

January 29, 2017

An establishment in Lansing has combined two things that people need to survive today: food and their cell phone.

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The Vagina Monologues performance aims to spotlight women's issues

Jaimie Bozack

January 27, 2017

The word ‘vagina,’ is enough to make some people cringe or turn away. Senior Rebecca MacCreery and other women are looking to change that by participating in The Vagina Monologues.

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Online Master’s program for College of Education climbs in national rankings

Imani Farmer

January 26, 2017

Online graduate education is on the rise across the country, but dominates at MSU.

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Graduate student teaches ‘Sahaja Yoga’ meditation classes in Main Library

Imani Farmer

January 26, 2017

With yoga being a great tool for relaxation and exercise, many students attend classes or practice yoga directly in their dorm or apartment throughout the semester. A different type of yoga, called "Sahaja yoga" that begins with self-realization is taught on campus.

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Alumnus starts 'musical supergroup' to raise funds for charities

Jaimie Bozack

January 25, 2017

Since graduating in 2016 MSU alumnus Austin Gullett has created a 40-person musical group that gives back to six charities around the state.

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Guitar-based band finds footing at MSU

Imani Farmer

January 25, 2017

For two MSU students, Open Mic night on Tuesday, Jan. 24 was an opportunity for both to share their music, singing and ability to play the guitar with the MSU community.

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Haitian doctoral student forms non-profit organization for hurricane relief

Jonathan LeBlanc

January 23, 2017

While many students use the winter break to go home and see family, doctoral student Jean Rene Thelusmond went home to Haiti to provide relief and start a non-profit organization.

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Student band The Sneeks releases demo album

Samantha Lewakowski

January 23, 2017

A local band comprised of MSU juniors and seniors has began it’s pursuit to “make bands great again.” Two of the four members met by dating the same girl, and while that may seem like a recipe for disaster, things worked out in The Sneeks’ favor.

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Third annual SpartaHack brings 500 students to code, build projects

Samantha Lewakowski

January 22, 2017

Computer science sophomore Jeff Valentic and computer science freshman Jerod Depifanio spent their weekend creating a demo of a virtual reality game.

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Michigan ranked 33rd most romantic state in study by MSU professor

Jonathan LeBlanc

January 22, 2017

The beaches of Hawaii are considered one of the most romantic vacation spots within the U.S. New York City is considered as one of the most romantic cities in the U.S. According to a recent study by MSU professor Bill Chopik, which ranked the states based on how romantic its inhabitants were, New York ranked 42nd and Hawaii ranked 19th. “There’s so many people and it’s so big, you would think people just get together all the time,” mechanical engineering sophomore Sarah Daugherty said, who thought New York was ranked in the top ten.

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Recent graduate student uses own scholarship fund to pay it forward

Imani Farmer

January 22, 2017

For Sherronia Dorsey-Walker, a detroit native and Pershing High School graduate, her acceptance and way into MSU was taken upon herself.

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VIDEO: Ladies First discusses current political climate

Samantha Lewakowski

January 20, 2017

Members of MSU's women-only a cappella group Ladies First talks about the current political stage and what it means to them.

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Lansing-based studio provides outlet for glass artists and community opportunities

Imani Farmer

January 19, 2017

A local hub in the midwest region for glass blowers presents itself at Global Glassworks, a production company that produces their own raw material and create glass by a technique of glassblowing.

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Broad Underground Film Series gives students entertainment

Jaimie Bozack

January 19, 2017

The Broad Underground Film Series will feature another night of films on Friday, Jan. 20 starting at 7 p.m.

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New club at MSU aims to support Flint

Rostyslav Stakhura

January 18, 2017

A new club is coming to MSU and its mission is to help with the Flint water crisis relief. Advertising management senior Gabe Woodworth and journalism senior Kaitlin Petrillo created the FRESHWATERFLINT project.

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Student Spotlight: JMC freshman from Zambia hopes to represent home country

Samantha Lewakowski

January 18, 2017

A James Madison college freshman from Zambia has found a home here at MSU. His life has been dedicated to children’s rights and climate change advocacy.

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MSU Drumline members take on busy winter percussion groups

Jaimie Bozack

January 18, 2017

The MSU Drumline is known for giving high-energy performances as students execute stick tricks, drum upside down and play music of all tempos. Many of the Drumline members take it one step further by participating in Winter Guard International, or WGI.  WGI members devote their entire weekend to practicing the same show for five or six months. Computer science junior Jennifer Proos is one of those students who has to balance school, social life, MSU Drumline and WGI. Proos has been playing the snare drum for the MSU Drumline since her sophomore year and has been marching in WGI for six seasons.

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MSU professor consults on latest Martin Scorsese film, "Silence"

Jonathan LeBlanc

January 18, 2017

MSU professor Liam Brockey was one of these consultants, for the movie “Silence”, which was directed by Martin Scorsese and features a star studded cast that includes Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson.

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MSU alumnus and former educator teaches music at local festival

Jaimie Bozack

January 16, 2017

The East Lansing Hannah Community Center and The Ten Pound Fiddle hosted the annual Mid-Winter Singing and Folk Festival on Jan.