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HEALTH

Horticulture specialists discuss health benefits of houseplants

Houseplants can do more than brighten up your home, a little greenery can go a long way toward creating a healthier, happier space, according to the National Institutes of Health. Local horticulture experts discuss the various mental and physical health benefits of keeping houseplants in your living or work space.

HEALTH

Health Vending Machine installed at MSU’s Union

In a move to enhance student health, Michigan State University has installed a health vending machine in its Student Union, spearheaded by East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives (EL FREE EC). It offers a range of reduced-priced items and life-saving resources like Narcan, pregnancy tests, over-the-counter pain relievers and more.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Homecoming week celebrates Spartan community

MSU's 2024 Homecoming week is taking place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19 and will feature many fun events such as painting the rock, the Homecoming parade and the football game against University of Iowa. MSU students and community members look forward to welcoming alumni home and celebrating what it means to be a Spartan.

HEALTH

Gender-affirming supplies for T-REx students now available

Free gender-affirming supplies are now available for trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse students at MSU, as the result of a collaboration between The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) and University Health and Wellbeing (UHW). The goal is to allow for an increase in inclusivity, belongingness, empowerment and well-being.