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New fraternity Zeta Psi charters at MSU

Kateria Hines
December 8, 2015

Over the past weekend, MSU has gained a new fraternity on campus. Zeta Psi Fraternity Inc. chartered its 52nd active chapter, the Zeta Tau chapter here at MSU. The fraternity prides itself on going to some of the best schools in the world and creating a network of well-rounded brothers. Tyler Boisvert, the director of operations for Zeta Tau, talked about the purpose of the charter banquet. “The idea of the event at the very beginning is always to celebrate a group of young men taking the endeavors on a chapter,” Boisvert said.

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Senior and soccer player named prestigious 2016 Rhodes Scholar

McKenna Ross
December 2, 2015

They say hard work pays off and the saying seems to be true for senior Sarah Kovan.  Her work balancing a double major in comparative cultures and politics and human biology, studying abroad and playing starting midfielder for MSU’s women’s soccer team has paid off in the best way: she has been named a 2016 Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Scholar is a prestigious American scholarship program that sends students to study postgraduate work at University of Oxford.

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Events this week to help de-stress before finals

Rachel Fradette
December 2, 2015

The fall semester is coming to a close and finals will be starting in a little over a week. MSU’s campus has a wave of grey approaching as students begin to stress and study. Here’s a list of upcoming events to help students survive finals week: Thursday, Dec.

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Student uses Etsy to sell homemade knit items

Kateria Hines
December 1, 2015

As Christmas is approaching fast, buying crochet or knitted products may seem like a great gift idea for a loved one with the cold weather approaching. Serenity Tyll, animal science sophomore has made an etsy store by selling homemade knit products on her website. She began knitting at a young age and decided to turn her talent into a profitable way to help pay for her education.

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Winner of Miss Black and Gold pageant looks to inspire women of color on campus

Kateria Hines
November 16, 2015

On Friday, Nov. 13, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted their 14th annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant. The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is designed to recognize outstanding women in the MSU community. The theme for this year's pageant was focused around the 1920s women's liberation movement. Six contestants were able to showcase their background stories and talents for the audience.  Contestants were able to win awards for categories such as Miss Black, Miss Gold, Miss Congeniality, Miss Talent and the overall winner, Miss Black and Gold. Communications junior Makaila Marshall stole the hearts of the audience members with her story and was crowned the overall winner. From being bullied in the past, to her battle with depression and the love for her older brother with autism, audience members were able to get a glimpse of her life. After winning, Marshall said she wants her story to inspire other women of color on campus. “I believe that as black women, we need to share our story,” Marshall said.