VIDEO: Ladies First discusses current political climate

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

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

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.

Broad Underground Film Series gives students entertainment

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

New club at MSU aims to support Flint

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.

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

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.

MSU Drumline members take on busy winter percussion groups

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.

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

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.

MSU alumnus and former educator teaches music at local festival

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

New app created by MSU student invites millennials to enjoy food culture

Cooking can be difficult to learn without proper tutorial, but that could change through an app being developed at MSU. Environmental geography senior David Welsh is part of Food Design Headquarters, which is developing the MyPalate app focusing on promoting cooking for millennials by millennials. 

Some MSU students think MLK Jr. Day will hold more weight this year

Jan. 16 will be the 31st celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day since former President Ronald Reagan made it a federal holiday in 1983 and it was first celebrated in 1986.

MSU doctor and professor recognized with national medal for dedication to malaria

For Terrie Taylor, mentoring students, treating patients and discovering a groundbreaking cause of malaria among children helped mold her into a well-known and recognized physician and scientist across the world.

Asian-American students tell their stories of prejudice

Before the 2016 election, public policy junior Sarah Vang was walking a distance behind a group of women who were approached by another woman with a clipboard. The woman asked if they were registered to vote, and when they said yes she let them go on their way, Vang said.

Alumna and local artist uses electronic music and video production to create album

When Krissy Booth walks on stage she has only her keyboard, an interface and a microphone in front of her.

Service club sets 'high goals' to better community

A service club of four students has grown 14 times its original size in two years. With its unique service projects and goals, MSU Campus Lions has been successful at its goal of bettering communities.

Students microdose to study and clear their minds

Usually when she’s studying, MSU junior Shelby will chunk out exactly what she wants to accomplish and will leave her phone somewhere far away from her so she can focus. Other times, when she’s really got to buckle down and focus, she’s employs a study method called microdosing she said. According to Collective Evolution, microdosing is a trend that’s growing more popular in places like SIlicon Valley. Microdosing means to, “take small amounts of psychedelics during the day in order to enhance focus, creativity, patience, and connection to others” according to the website.

Songwriting Showcase shines light on students

Advertising junior Colin Tracey stepped on the stage inside of the Union on Dec. 5 with a guitar in hand. The crowd went quiet and all eyes were on him.

MSU graduate student lands first place in International student essay contest

The Office for International Students and Scholars, or OISS, and the Office of Study Abroad, or OSA, teamed up for the 14th consecutive year to invite students to enter an essay contest where students who have studied abroad or are international students at MSU could share their experiences. Each office held their own contest and chose three winners based on his or her essay.

Handball club driven by former player, now coach

MSU Club Handball head coach Carl Valentino has seen six national championships throughout his career — two of them having occurred in the previous eight years — a national handball coach of the year award in 2013 and five individuals who are national champions under his tutelage.

Quiz: Big Ten Bowl trivia

MSU jazz student to release new album

Jazz studies junior John Patrick Peters is almost unrecognizable when a guitar is not in his hand. Peters has been playing guitar since he was 12 years old.