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Student teaches English as second language to refugees
It has been a busy few years for Marissa Marinello at the Refugee Development Center.
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First black woman on COGS e-board looks to inspire
As the first African American women to hold the office of Vice President External Affairs for the Council of Graduate Students, Graduate student Dee Jordan quickly realized how important it is to be the first.
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New group for minority women aims to help with professional development
Finding people on campus that have common interests and goals can be difficult for students looking to improve themselves professionally in college.
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Halloween events on campus and in the East Lansing area
Halloween might be on Saturday, but East Lansing is already prepared to celebrate the holiday.
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Historic MSU Cycling Club rides together, educates on bike safety and maintenance
The MSU Cycling Club has been around for over 100 years. They were started in 1894 as the M.A.C cycling club, and used dues to create a gravel path along Grand River for cycling. Although the Cycling Club began as a fad for MSU students, today it is still around for the interest of cycling. "We’re just a student run club that is interested in all types of cycling, so a lot of the club focuses around road racing,” said Alex Corrion, plant pathology, PhD student and president. The club promotes bike safety and awareness for students who join.
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Stuffed giraffe becomes campus celebrity
An MSU students has been roaming the streets of East Lansing with something unusual. It has a long neck and goes by the name of “Schneebly”. The mystery behind the stuffed giraffe has finally been solved.
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Sorority commemorates domestic violence awareness month through candlelight vigil
Domestic violence affects men and women around the world. Many are victims of physical, verbal or mental abuse. According to national statistics, one in three women and one in four men have been victims of domestic violence. October is domestic violence awareness month, and to commemorate that, Sigma Sigma Rho sorority held events this week to spread awareness. On Wednesday, October 21st, the sorority held an event called “Find Light Amongst Darkness. The members lit candles and read off domestic violence facts in honor of people that are victims. Priya Adusumilli, psychology and communications seinior, and president of Sigma Sigma Rho talked about why the topic of domestic violence is so important. “It’s a taboo topic, especially since domestic violence happens with people that you know and it’s like your relationships and you don’t want to mess those relationships up,” said Adusumilli “Even if you don’t talk about it there are people that care about you and they want to help and you just have to take that one step to let them help you.” Dhatri Nandyala, human biology and biomedical lab science sophomore set up the event in order to bring light to such a sensitive topic. “It was to bring light to the issue that people are so taboo about, even yesterday when we had people take a pledge against it, most people felt uncomfortable,” said Nandyala. With an issue like domestic violence, some people don’t know a lot about and who can be affected by it. The event helped open the eyes of students that may not know much about the topic.
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Fisheries and Wildlife Club prepares for annual Haunted Trail
Looking for something scary to do this Friday?
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MSU alumnus brings Success Series to campus
Eric Thomas went from nothing to something. He went from being homeless and eating out of trash cans to a nationally renowned motivational speaker.
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MSU retirees and local ladies knit for a cause
They say the best gifts are homemade, and MSU Retirees Association Knitting Group could not agree more.
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Your guide to surviving tests and acing them
As MSU approaches mid-semester, many students are finding their favorite study spots and perfecting their best study habits.
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Student group creates 'F.A.M.I.L.Y.' on campus
When transitioning to college, students can feel lost and it can be difficult to find a niche. A new organization on campus called F.A.M.I.L.Y., which stands for "Forget about me, I love you," was created to make sure even when students are away from home, they can still be a part of a family. F.A.M.I.L.Y.’s mission is to cultivate relationships through people of different races. Members of the organization have served the community by mentoring inner-Detroit elementary school students, held a community wide baby shower for women in the greater Lansing area and created a spa day for cancer patients from Sparrow Hospital. “Once you reach the point where you can give back and you actually act upon it, it’s a feeling like no other," Kevin Nichols, elementary education and human development and family services sophomore said. "It is like one of the best feelings you can have." Food industry management senior Sherria Hamilton said she knows what it feels like to go without and not to have. “I’m giving them something to believe in, most importantly I’m giving them love, Hamilton said.
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On the floor with MSU's Ballroom Dance Team
Every Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to midnight, the MSU Ballroom Dance Team works to perfect their footwork.
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Student creates rap after win over U-M
Michigan State's win against Michigan was indescribable. But one Spartan fan found the words to express how amazing this win feels for everyone wearing green and white in his single "We Are Spartans."
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Vinyl popularity on the rise for music lovers
There are two noticeable sounds you’ll hear inside a record store. The quiet flop of cardboard covers hitting each other as customers flip through vinyls or the mild crinkling sound from packaging being removed as people sample unique finds on the store’s public turntable. It’s a sound familiar to Cameryn Shepich, a comparative cultures and politics senior, who has made it a weekly habit to visit East Lansing’s local vinyl shops. His journey into vinyl collecting began during his sophomore year in Case Hall.
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Students create 'Fab Faces' on campus
Finding an inexpensive makeup artist near campus can be difficult. Noticing the issue, two students at Michigan State University have started an on campus beauty business called Fab Faces.
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MSU vs. UM: Gifts from the Internet
In case you didn't know, MSU played a little game of football against University of Michigan this Saturday.
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Students pursue love of gaming through video game design
Making video games is a dream for some gamers out there, but for some students it is a reality. Spartasoft is a game development organization, which focuses on preparing undergraduate students for the game design and development minor. This organization is not limited to people interested in the minor — anyone who has a passion for learning about how to create their own video games can join. “I think the biggest thing that (people) should know about Spartasoft, is that they don’t need to have any skills in game development to join," media and information senior Connor Kurtz said. "You just need to want to make games, and we’ll teach you from the ground up." Kurtz has been involved with Spartasoft since his freshman year and is currently serving as the president of the organization. Spartasoft was established at MSU in 2001 and has grown significantly since then. During weekly meetings, the E-board along with some advanced members help the new members get adjusted to the game design software. Each week, members will learn about the different components when it comes to game design.
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MSU Weather Challenge team competes to predict weather
Joseph Charney, a research meteorologist for the U.S. Forest Service and employee on MSU's campus, is passionate about the weather.
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How much do you know about the MSU vs. U-M rivalry?
Do you think you know everything about the MSU and U-M rivalry? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!