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COMMUNITY

MSU Beal Botanical Garden addresses inaccurate plaque after 70 years

In 1953, the MSU Corn Foundation installed a plaque commemorating Professor William Beal’s pioneering work in hybridizing maize. This plaque, which still remains in the Beal Botanical Garden today, celebrates Beal as the first person to cross corn, increasing the yield of 53%. But these claims are untrue. And in 2022, the Beal Botanical Garden staff began to address these falsehoods with a sign. 

COMMUNITY

Andy T's is the heart of MSU’s hayride tradition

For decades, hayrides have been a cherished tradition at MSU. Various clubs and organizations gather at Andy T’s corn field where they sit on hay bales around a fire and take a trip around the property on wagons. But Andy T’s is more than just a yearly destination for MSU students, it’s a staple within the local community founded by owner and namesake: Andy Todosciuk.

COMMUNITY

"Ho No Mo": The Sister Cindy impact on campus demonstrations

MSU students flooded People's Park on Wednesday for a chance to see internet personality Sister Cindy, who is known for preaching abstinence and slut-shaming on college campuses. Sharing controversial views, Sister Cindy and her event is the latest incident to raise questions about where MSU draws the line for public demonstrations.

COMMUNITY

Meet Raymond, the familiar golden retriever who frequents MSU's campus

Every once in a while, when studying at the Union or taking a walk through the north side of campus, you may be greeted by a big, friendly golden retriever and his trademark red harness. Raymond and his owner, Mike Harju, have become familiar faces for students at Michigan State University. They walk around ten miles a day and many of these excursions take place on and around campus.

COMMUNITY

The Islamic Center of East Lansing celebrates Ramadan, promotes community

Within the month of Ramadan, many people throughout the world celebrate a time of fasting, abstinence, praying, and self-reflection. During this time, Muslims in East Lansing find companionship and community within the Islamic Center of East Lansing. Islamic Center of East Lansing Trustee Thasin Sardar said that, in addition to fasting from dawn to dusk, "Muslims indulge increased spirituality, sharing meals with one another and increased charitable giving during this month."