Monday, June 24, 2024

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Worth the wait: Golden Harvest offers a unique dining experience

Golden Harvest: many have heard of it, and many desire to go. A unique experience over warm, fresh and creative food awaits in the cozy establishment of Zane and Marie Vicknair. Travelers from all around find themselves in Old Town on the corner of Turner St. trying a breakfast special. The cash-only restaurant offers a variety of breakfast and brunch foods are made from locally grown and purchased products.

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18 summer movies to look forward to

To kick off the summer, Marvel took the box office by storm by making over $1 billion from "Captain America: Civil War," according to the Hollywood Reporter. This topped the Marvel hit "Iron Man 3." The summer is full of box office hits, which are listed below.

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Baseball has a storied tradition at MSU

Baseball at MSU started with humble beginnings. It was the first organized sport at the State Agricultural College in athletic history, which was MSU’s second university name. Students organized the team and played local communities including the Capital Club of Lansing.

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MSU alumni prepare for 'Big River Challenge'

MSU alumni Luke Rookus and Dale Waldo, who graduated this year, will depart on June 1 in pursuit of paddling down North America’s longest river system in record time. With the current record standing at 72 days, the pair hopes to do it in less than 40, Rookus said.