MSU’s rich history just went high-tech, with the creation of a new application designed to educate users about the university’s historical background. The app, msu.seum, is available on iTunes for iPhones and iPod touches.
Young and old, black and white, women and men — breast cancer is a non-discriminatory disease that can effect anyone. There is no cure and no one knows the cause; however, MSU breast cancer risk assessment expert Mary Smania said those who are battling the disease should not lose hope. “Breast cancer is a very survivable disease,” Smania said.
For some, shopping might be a fun way to cope with stress. For others, it could result in a vicious cycle of stress and spending, according to a recent study conducted by MSU assistant professor of marketing Ayalla Ruvio. The results of the study, published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, showed people with materialistic tendencies are easily stressed, have higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of well-being.
To sponsor 200 families in Greater Lansing during the upcoming holiday season, a new student organization hosted a celebrity basketball game at IM West on Saturday .
Adado Riverfront Park crawled with the gory undead on Saturday morning for the fourth annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk.
Being ordinary doesn’t have to be a bad thing. One of the newest exhibits to the MSU Museum, “Extraordinary Ordinary People: American Masters of Traditional Arts,” was designed to introduce everyday individuals who have done exceptional work in cultural form. Dancers, musicians, storytellers and occupational artists from all over the country are being recognized for their work in the folk and traditional arts and are winning awards for their achievements. “The individuals are not well-known outside their community,” said Marsha MacDowell, co-curator of the exhibit.
If you have an empty schedule this weekend, MSU and the Lansing area are packed with activities to do. Friday Izzone Campout 3 p.m.
Be The Match Foundation is partnering with MSU students this fall to work toward fighting life-threatening diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell disease. MSU is one of 30 Be The Match college and university chapters across the country. “Transplant centers that are treating these patients have told us that what they are looking for are the youngest, healthiest donors,” Eric Trosko, Be The Match Michigan representative, said. Since 1986, Be The Match has been partnering unrelated marrow donors with patients in need of bone marrow transplants. Trosko said finding a donor can be challenging, so the primary function of the foundation is to increase the potential of healthy bone marrow donors added to the registry so every patient can get a transplant. Patients who need a bone marrow transplant look for one within the family, which is successful about 30 percent of the time, Trosko said.
Pinball Pete’s began in Ted Arnold’s parents’ basement in 1974 with three machines — pinball, candy and soda. Since then, it has become an East Lansing icon, serving the entertainment needs of students and community members for 34 years. “We’re not making a lot of money but we’re not losing money,” owner Arnold said.
Pop singer Aaron Carter reintroduced hits from the late 90s and early 2000s, generating a nostalgic timbre Wednesday at The Loft. Fans of Aaron Carter stood in line down Michigan Avenue to see the pop singer and loudly chanted his name while anticipating his performance. When the Florida native finally hit the stage, fans were ready to hear some of his hits, such as “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” He opened up for eager fans with “I Want Candy” and his 2002 hit “Another Earthquake.” When asked what song she looked forward to hearing Carter sing, mechanical engineering sophomore Leah Iseler and her group of friends simultaneously said, “I Want Candy”! “I’ve been listening to him forever; since I was little,” Iseler said.
Guests at the first tequila tasting event, Tequila UNCORKED, poured into the State Room at Kellogg Center Wednesday. The UNCORKED tasting series, which includes scotch, wine, bourbon, and tequila, has taken place at Kellogg Center for a little more than a year. “The event is meant to show people a good time,” said John Trasky, general manager of the State Room. There were six types of tequila, all served with Hispanic-inspired appetizers. The liquors at the event included Blue Nectar Reserve, Casa Nobles, Don Julio 1942, Kah Reposado and others.
For psychology senior Rebecca Wallington, pushing herself to her physical limit was something she had never done until she went on the first season of The CW show “Capture.” Only eating about 400 calories a day, being in 32-degree weather at some points and struggling across the terrain took a tole on Wallington. “This was the most difficult thing I have done in my entire life” Wallington said.
Fall, which officially started Sunday, is the season of changing leaves, warm sweaters and apple cider.
For many, the first day of fall, which was Sunday, is tragic. Boats are docked and swimsuits are shoved to the back of dresser drawers.
Italian food lovers and sports enthusiasts have a new reason to rejoice — Peppino’s Pizzeria and Sports Grille opened its doors to hungry Spartans recently. The Grand Rapids-based business had a soft opening Aug.
If you are looking for something to do this week, here are a few events on and off campus to look forward to: Tuesday, Sept.
Singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Caitlin Crosby painted an ariose atmosphere around the gritty edge of Mac’s Bar with her gentle ballads on Friday.
Lansing’s Old Town was immersed in the mournful crooning of harmonicas, the sweet plucking of guitars, and the thunderous beat of drums this past weekend during the annual BluesFest.
Professional and novice filmmakers alike are competing in the East Lansing Film Festival competion for the chance to win a cash prize and have their short film showed at the festival in November. Contestants in the Five Days/Five Minutes competition will be given five days beginning Thursday to create an original five-minute film containing three elements: a prop, a character and a line of dialogue. Films are due Sept. 24.
Many see Greg Robertson on Grand River Avenue during the week strumming his guitar and singing a folk song.