Kids Without Cancer works to fundraise for pediatric cancer research
After experiencing the reality of having a child with cancer, Chris Vandenberg found comfort and support, as many other parents have, in Kids Without Cancer. Vandenberg’s daughter is a cancer survivor, but with the possibility of the disease coming back, she stresses the importance of pediatric cancer research.
East Lansing tattoo artist shares his meaning behind the ink
With a background in art and a passion to pursue a career in a field he loved, Johnny Fletcher has worked as a tattoo artist for four years. After painting for 16 years and drawing his whole life, finding work that allowed him to be expressive and be artistic was a no-brainer.
Third annual CreativeCollaboration to be held this Saturday
The Wharton Center will host the third annual CreativeCollaboration Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
MSU students share their stories on food allergies
When nursing junior Candice LaFurgey goes into anaphylaxis, it is a scary experience, she said. Her throat swells and she has trouble breathing.
"Taking Back Detroit" displays the work of MSU Alumnae
The MSU Museum is currently hosting an exhibit called “Taking Back Detroit”, which is based off an article in National Geographic published in April 2015 and written by MSU Alumna, Susan Ager. It was first put together by MSU's College of Communication Arts and Sciences and ran from April 18, 2015 to May 10, 2015. It’s been in the MSU Museum since June 24, 2016 and will be displayed there until January 2017.
Professor "Robby" Ratan: the man behind the skateboard
Attending 8 a.m. lectures can be tough, especially if it's a topic that you're not very interested in. However, assistant professor Rabindra "Robby" Ratan, who teaches Intro to Media and Info Tech 101 in Wells Hall has changed the game when it comes to teaching his 8 a.m. lecture, simply by skateboarding.
Two MSU Students qualify for Team USA
After overcoming injury, kinesiology senior Spencer Shellberg and third-year veterinary student Elaine Sheikh have both qualified to run for Team USA. Sheikh qualified for Team USA in 2015 and will compete for them again this year on Sept. 15 and 19. In order to qualify, the athlete has to place in the top 20 for his or her age group at one of the national championship races.
Kappa Sigma honors military at Harper's Give Back
When neuroscience senior Trevor Davis decided to go to "Harper's Give Back" on Thursday with Kappa Sigma, he had a couple reasons why he wanted to attend. One was the brothers seemed OK when he’d talked to them at the rock on Farm Lane for a fraternity event; he figured he’d like to see them at another function.
MSU alumna reflects about her gold medal in Rio
Michigan State University alumna, Emily Regan and the U.S. Women's Eight won gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics. On Aug. 8, the echoing sound through Lagoa Stadium was paddles thrashing into the lagoon and the power and desire to win gold. While trailing Canada and the Netherlands through the halfway mark, Regan was confident her team would win it all.
MSU Professor discovers a possibility to get away with crime
Yellowstone National Park, the worlds first national park, holds the possibility of getting away with a crime, according to MSU law professor Brian Kalt. According to Kalt, a 50-square-mile section of the park contains a loophole, due to a conflict in the U.S. Constitution.
Helpful apps for incoming freshman
Navigating around MSU campus as a freshman may seem overwhelming for the first time. Luckily, there are apps that can provide an easier way to find resources that you're looking for. Spartan App The Spartan App is the holy grail to navigating all things on MSU campus. The free app helps connect MSU students to businesses, organizations, and what's happening on campus.
MSU students discuss merits of all gender bathrooms
Using the restroom with other people in it can be an uncomfortable experience. Especially when that restroom feels like the wrong one.
Artists compete to make sculptures out of recycled materials for ScrapFest
Five hundred pounds of scrap. Seventeen teams. Two weeks. One unique art competition. On Friday and Saturday, art lovers gathered at the eighth annual Old Town ScrapFest in Lansing to view sculptures made from recycled materials.
Lansing Catholic Church fundraises money at Common Ground
Without volunteers from the Lansing and East Lansing community, the 2016 Common Ground Music Festival would not have been possible. Hundreds of locals rushed to sign-up for the unpaid job.
Michigan painter vends his art at Common Ground Music Festival
Aside from various musical performances, activities and food vendors, Common Ground 2016 featured a slew of artists selling everything from paintings, to jewelry, to clothing.
David Garner reflects on forgoing MLB for MSU
In the small town of Niles, MI a legacy was born. David Lewis Garner lives and breathes baseball.
Vinyl culture alive and well in East Lansing
In an era when newfangled music streaming services have contributed to the disintegration of albums and overall music purchasing is easily avoided, against all odds, vinyl culture thrives and prospers. Paradoxically, the only form of music acquisition that requires investment in an entire musical collection, let alone one that is bulky, potentially losable, and not preserved in some immortal, intangible “cloud,” is alive and flourishing.
Summer Circle Theatre brings free plays for all ages to MSU
Theater for all ages is coming to MSU's outdoor stage this summer, free of charge. The plays range from A Grand Night for Singing, a collection of famous Rodgers & Hammerstein musical numbers, to Mr. Marmalade, an adults only tale of a girl and her imaginary friend.