MSU Wakeboard Club looks to recruit new members

The MSU Wakeboard Club is looking to make waves in their second year as a club by recruiting new members and holding events.

MTV Night, Songfest wrap up Greek Week

Tuesday night, the Breslin was packed with hundreds of screaming students, dressed up and waving glow-in-the-dark sticks to support their fraternities and sororities in the annual MTV Night dance competition.

Students can take small steps for the environment

Between pollution, deforestation and everything in between, it’s undeniable that the little blue planet Earth has seen better days. However, there are plenty of students on campus who are devoted to saving the planet.

Student recognized by Glamour Magazine for environmental work

While many MSU students spent this past weekend basking the sun and dreaming of summer, Environmental Economics Policy junior Elizabeth Brajevich was in New York accepting an award from Glamour Magazine as one of their Top Ten College Women 2015.

Finding housing after freshman year

Campus, East Lansing rife with free events

Free movies, bowling and other opportunities are all available to students who utilize their MSU ID at local establishments.

Humans of East Lansing

“I’m 26. I’m married with two kids. And I’m a retired underwater welder. ... I’ve worked in the Gulf and up and down the coast. I even worked for NASA. ... I left underwater welding because it’s very dangerous. There’s a short life expectancy. I came back to school because I wanted something better for my kids and my family.”

For 'free money,' try for grants and scholarships

BY: Zoe Schubot zoe.schubot@statenews.com College is expensive.

Filing for aid doesn't have to be daunting

Filing for financial aid is an integral part of college for many students.

Student works to educate about animal-assisted therapy

For graduate student Amy Shelle, animals have always been a source of comfort.

Student creates second MSU-themed mix, 'CATA Bus Station' dubstep

The same collaborative team that created the "Farm Lane Walk Sign remix" has dropped a new mix on Youtube.  Applied engineering sciences freshman Maalik Jones and his partner, Detroit resident, Elon Brown created their "CATA Bus Station" dubstep.

"Hair" performers shed clothes to educate viewers

On Friday night, students in the MSU Theatre Department production of Hair presented the finished product of their four months of preparation to an eager audience. Perhaps the most shocking— and most moving— moment of the show, which has a myriad of mature and controversial themes, occurred when the cast stripped down completely in an act of protest that closes out the first act.

Good Eats: Food trucks to receive on-the-go meals on wheels

By Leslie Hemenway lhemenway@statenews.com Between classes, jobs and a social life, students are pretty much always busy.

The Spartan Spanners' quick bridge building skills will send them to national competition

For the third year in a row, the Spartan Spanners, a team that competitively builds steel bridges, won in regional competition.

Gamma Phi Beta raises money to support after-school program for young girls

Every year, students can stop by the Gamma Phi Beta house for delicious all-you-can-eat pancakes for only $5.

MSU junior plans to bike 4,000 miles this summer

This summer, one student will embark on a 4,000 mile journey across the country — all by bike.

"Accessible Art" exhibit presents sensory artwork

The Broad Art Museum was packed Tuesday evening, as the new Accessible Art event took place.

Humans of East Lansing

“I was in the Army Reserve in college. I spent my service in California in Monterey Bay, and California is my favorite state. There’s a highway that stretches from San Diego to Los Angeles, to San Francisco and into Seattle and up to Canada. Highway 1. It’s just beautiful scenery driving up the coast.”

Lyman Briggs professor wins university award

Ryan Sweeder, a professor of chemistry in Lyman Briggs College, has developed into a somewhat unconventional professor in his time at MSU.

MSU Dance Club celebrates 10 years of dancing and camaraderie with recital

This past Sunday, the MSU Dance team took the stage at East Lansing High School for the recital of their tenth season.