Eight music groups come together at Sounds of Homecoming

Eight musical groups took the stage at the yearly UAB hosted Sounds of Homecoming event. This event allows MSU acapella groups to showcase their skills to an audience, as well as other groups on campus. “We want to start by introducing ourselves,” English junior John Donovan said before the Spartan Dischords shook hands and jokingly introduced themselves to one another, followed by laughter from the crowd.

MSU student returns the favor to Make-A-Wish

Founded in 2002, MSU Stars for Make-A-Wish is the MSU chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation, which raises money for children facing life-threatening diseases. “It’s definitely been around longer than we have,” MSU Stars club president and neuroscience senior Jack Pfeiffer. At the age of 16, Pfeiffer was granted a wish himself. 

History of The Rock, 143 years of a Spartan Tradition

One hundred and forty-three years of MSU history is hidden under the layers of paint on the Rock on Farm Lane. It’s been used to showcase events on campus, raise awareness of universal issues and even marriage proposals. However, the Rock is more than just a billboard for messages to keep students connected.

Video: MSU Slam Poetry Team demonstrate their poems

Laser Tag event proves big success

On Friday night, the University Activities Board (UAB) put on an outdoor laser tag event at IM Circle. The event accumulated more students than the event could hold, which caused the UAB to suggest people leave in order to save their time, according to UAB Manager Cathy Fitzpatrick.

Students get engaged during masquerade at Snyder-Phillips Hall

Though most think of The Gallery in Snyder-Phillips Hall as a nothing more than a place for food between classes, for physics junior Benjamin Roggenbuck and microbiology sophomore Casey Grody, it’s the place they got engaged. After meeting at the cafeteria two and a half years ago, Roggenbuck said he thought it would be the perfect location for the proposal.

Slam poet uses Open Mic Night to recruit for her YouTube page

From the moment agribusiness management junior Alondra Alvizo stepped on stage, grabbed the microphone and recited her poem at Open Mic Night, you could tell how passionate she was about her talent.

Professor continues old hobby in Snyder Hall

With digital technology dominating the college curriculum, students hardly get the opportunity to learn manual skills, such as binding and printing. MSU’s Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH, offers a book arts course where professor Anita Skeen, along with five or six others, teach students how to write, print and bind on a printing press.

MSU alumnus gets promoted by fellow Spartan

MSU alumnus Capt. Jacob Lamar was promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the Marine Corps on Monday.  Lamar was promoted by MSU alumna and his commanding officer, Lt. Col. Jennifer Nash.

Fraternity brothers volunteer at Haven House

Volunteering at Haven House, which provides emergency housing and support for families in need in the Lansing area, has become a routine for some members of MSU Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon. 

Non-profit held 5K to help veterans' service dogs

With a revamped edition of a typical 5k, Spartans Rebuilding Michigan, a volunteer organization at MSU, hosted an obstacle-filled race last Saturday.

Retired MSU staff member hopes to bring back MSU Bridge Club

Retired MSU physics staff member Eugene Kales is trying to rekindle student interest in the MSU Bridge Club. Kales, who has been teaching Bridge, a trick-taking card game, for around 30 years, used to be the faculty advisor for the club. However, the last member of the organization graduated this past year and there’s a new need for interested students, Kales said.

Bond between tenant, emotional support cat overcomes barriers

During her sophomore year at MSU, political science senior Greta Carlson was taken to Sparrow Hospital for three days on suicide watch. Carlson was suffering from depression and anxiety that stemmed from being sexually assaulted twice and having people doubt her when she told her story, she said. Although she had just started counseling in the sexual assault program, it wasn’t enough to escape how she felt.

Award winning documentary to be featured at East Lansing Film Festival

“From Flint: Voices of a Poisoned City,” a Student Academy Award-winning documentary, will be featured at this years East Lansing Film Festival, according to the film's Facebook page.

Historical homes try to stay current through the years

In 2007, the city of East Lansing celebrated its 100th birthday. Now 109 years old, there are still parts of the city that hold onto its rustic roots through various homes. Not far from updated Grand River Avenue, Grove Street still sits in a time warp.

Season two of "Ash vs. The Evil Dead" debuts in Wells Hall

On Thursday night, the Starz show “Ash Vs. Evil Dead” premiered its first episode of the second season in Wells Hall.

Laughter is the Cure to Life to put on Riverboat show

With a goal to spread laughter and help those in need, former MSU student Sam Silverstein and Berkley, Mich. resident Nick Tenaglia, the founders of Laughter is the Cure to Life, have revamped their performance for a one night event. “Laughter is the cure is a non-profit that we set up that allows us to do what we love by putting on comedy shows, making weekly videos and trying to make people smile any way we can while raising money for childhood cancer,” Silverstein said.

Former MSU women's basketball player receives award for her contributions to the community

Former MSU women’s basketball center Lauren Aitch is now the founder and CEO of two companies — Lady Aitch Designs, which creates suits for women, and Our Own, which creates undershirts for public service workers such as police officers, fire fighters and military personnel.

MSU panel preaches educational diversity

MSU experts discussed potential student outlooks in years to come on Tuesday at the Brave New Workplace: The Next Careers? panel. BA The event was a part of a series of panels called Sharper Focus/Wider Lens, said human resources and labor relations associate professor John Beck, the Honors College professor in charge of the events. He said panels are a way to get people from different areas of study together to discuss important issues.

UAB holds Poke Pizza Party

There was a little something for everybody to do at the University Activities Board (UAB) Poké Pizza Party held at the International Center Sept. 23.  Both avid Pokémon Go players and those who just remember the show from their childhood attended, like friends Meghan Patero and Dhatri Nandyala.