MSU student takes on advertising trip to China

Advertising senior Eric Schwartz lives and breathes all things media. Schwartz studies advertising with a specialization in design and a focus in art direction, graphic design and photography. Schwartz’s name is becoming a common one around campus. He is the editor-in-chief of MSU’s yearbook — The Red Cedar Log — he is involved with The One Club and he is a member of the Media Sandbox.

MSU Bowling club describes the club between the lanes

Oiled and polished, the MSU Intercollegiate Bowling Program provides a competitive way for students to continue the sport of bowling at a collegiate level.

The man behind Boq shares his 'Wicked' experience

Broadway blockbuster Wicked combines quirky characters with a message that audiences of all ages can relate to.

Hidden memorials on campus

Global Festival allows MSU students to experience campus diversity

Traveling can help you not only learn more about the world, but also yourself. International relations senior Mary Machtel said that after traveling to Brazil for an exchange program, she learned much about the country but also about how important it was for her to step out of her comfort zone and make connections with others. “Making those connections, seeing the differences, seeing the similarities and how to work with those,” she said.

MSU outreach chapter holds concert for displacement community

People gathered Sunday night in Cook Recital Hall in the MSU College of Music, to listen to music and to hear the stories of people who have experienced displacement due to conflicts around the world, such as the Syrian Civil War. The person to organize it all, is president of the MSU chapter of the Refugee Outreach Kalamazoo, ROK, and psychology senior Sydney Conroy.

Spartan Cabin shows off MSU nature at annual AutumnFest

The sound of the "Michigan State Fight Song" echoed throughout the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education on Nov. 12.

Veteran explains the true meaning of Veterans Day

"A U.S. veteran is someone who, at some point in their life, has written a blank check to the United States of America. This blank check forfeits whatever is needed, including the veteran’s life." Although he didn’t come up with the anonymous quote himself, assistant facilities manager and veteran Robert Hernandez said that it is the ideas of veterans like this that warrants them a thank you on Veterans Day.

Students channel their younger years and skate the night away

Imagine skating with friends, listening to '90s music and taking it back to your childhood days. This dream became a reality on Friday, Nov. 11 at Demonstration Hall.

MSU Roller Hockey club provides high competition with lively atmosphere

Ice hockey, one of the most popular sports not only in Michigan, but also throughout the world. There are 1,749,976 people registered with the International Ice Hockey Federation, or IIHF, according to the 2016 annual report. Along with the people who play ice hockey and aren’t registered with IIHF, there are spinoffs of the game. One of them is roller hockey.

Michigan native singer-songwriter returns home to East Lansing

The 31st Annual Women in the Arts Festival is taking place this weekend in East Lansing. The Women in the Arts Festival is a celebration of women artists and the continuation support of women artists in their creative pursuits, according to the event's website.

Six MSU students nominated for highly competitive scholarships

Six MSU students have been nominated for the highly competitive Marshall Scholarship, Mitchell Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship according to a Honors College press release. The nominees are Honors College undergraduate students Margaret Born, Rebecca Carlson, Eamon Devlin, Clara Lepard and Alana O’Mara and alumnus Joel Arnold.

Toxic masculinity ideology resonates with MSU students

Dealing with society’s expectation of what is masculine and what isn’t, has had effects on differnet MSU students. Doctoral student Mark Hsieh is an avid martial arts participant and hunter, but also loves music and is pursuing a doctorate in musical arts, all of which he didn’t choose based on whether it was masculine or not.

MSU cast and crew brings Shakespeare play to life

Eleven months ago, assistant theatre professor Deric McNish started working on an idea that would help bring William Shakespeare’s work to life. This week, that idea will be realized the opening day of ”The Tempest" on Nov. 10. The Shakespeare play will be put on in the Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center and will be different from previous productions McNish, the director of the show, said.

MSU students decorate bras to raise breast cancer awareness

The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing held a charity event Nov. 4 at The Runway in Lansing. There, professional writing senior Emily Reyst said that people could mingle, eat food and peruse bra art.

MSU students jump back into the 70's to watch the cult classic 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show", the classic musical comedy and horror film, was originally released nearly 41 years ago on Sept. 25, 1975. The film is based on the musical stage production, "The Rocky Horror Show." 

Strange Matter Coffee entertains regulars with cool foam designs

Walking into Strange Matter Coffee Co., a wholesome vibe paired with soft alternative rock playing overhead embodies the tan foam designs in their coffee.

Students spread warmth to children with new club

There’s a new club on campus that is trying to bring a little more comfort and warmth to children, human biology junior Mariah Fielder said. Fielder is the president and founder of Cozy CoverZzz, a club that makes blankets for children in hospitals, homeless shelters and domestic abuse shelters, Fielder said.

MSU alumna finds solidarity in Lansing's Comedy Coven, helps with depression

Imagine a room filled with dozens of people all waiting, watching and whispering. Imagine a room where tension builds and audience members can sometimes be hard to please. For some, this scenario would be a nightmare, but for the women in Lansing’s Comedy Coven, this is a dream.

MSU International Students celebrate their versions of Halloween

While Americans dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat for candy, international students don't celebrate the spooky holiday. Nursing senior Yixi Dong, is from Mianyang, China, and she said celebrating Halloween or similar holidays, her hometown doesn’t do much. When she came to the United States, it was one of her first chances to experience the holiday of Halloween.