The Lansing community was once home to many cultural icons who found their start within its city limits. Among the most well-known is Stevland Morris, better known as Stevie Wonder.
“Having a professor that looks like you is important because it shows what’s possible and it, at times, can provide a sense of belonging, where you’re not feeling isolated,” Sheri Lewis, an assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies, said. “You see there’s someone that looks like you, (and) possibly have (a) similar background as you, it can be motivating and inspiring and provides a sense of hope and belonging.”
Students Demand Action and Sit Down MSU rallied against gun violence at the Lansing Capitol on Feb. 15, exactly a year after their first sit-down protest following the Feb. 13, 2023 MSU shooting.
When local history often gets lost in the textbooks, it’s important to call to mind the icons who walked the same streets we do every day, including Malcolm X, one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement. Malcom X grew up in Lansing, Michigan. Arts and humanities professor John Aerni-Flessner focused his curriculum on Malcom X and his time in Lansing within his teaching career at MSU.
Today, members of the East Lansing Human Rights Commission and East Lansing residents sat down to discuss how the city can better support its homeless population. Visibility, housing and access to resource were three of the top issues discussed.
Since its opening in 1828, the Library of Michigan is home to many selections of public interest in the surroundings of the Lansing area. However, there may be some interesting collections that the public may not know about, which serve as mementos from key points in the state’s history.
The replica of Lansing’s historic Turner-Dodge House which has been used as a Christmas and Fourth of July parade float for nearly 25 years is up for auction until Dec. 14 after the city sold the storage barn it is kept in.
Holiday light shows are showcased each December, but how much work is required behind the scenes? Meet Josh Tkaczyk, the mastermind of a light show in Mason.
Whether it’s the childhood nostalgia of farming or the company of the gentle cows, Duane’s love for dairy hasn’t dwindled in his 70 years of working, and the farm loves him right back.
November is Native American Heritage month, and with different events and programming taking place around campus, some community members of MSU feel that the university itself needs to do a better job to support the Native people and organizations. Ranging from things like the lack of recognition of the land grant, lack of funding and lack of support as a whole, community members look to change the treatment and role of Indigenous people at MSU.
MSU's Jewish students and faculty are grieving and have come together as a community amid violence in the Middle East.
In the quest for expanded outreach services for drug users and individuals afflicted by homelessness in Lansing, the Punks with Lunch emerged six years ago as a dynamic harm reduction street organization that aims to provide food, housing assistance, HIV testing, recovery options, seasonal clothing and attire, and personal care items for individuals in need.
“Food is so inherent to culture and makes folks feel welcomed, included and safe,” said director of refugee services for St. Vincent Catholic Charities, or SVCC, Chelsea Lafferty. “As an agency, we don’t try to acclimate folks’ diets to Western diets. We encourage them to keep their cultural identity and embrace that.”
After 50 years of MSU's Society of Women Engineers chapter, current members, alumni, staff, and advisors reflect on the organization's significance in supporting women in engineering.
The Allen Farmers Market of Lansing serves to be a source of autumn commerce.
Despite having only nine years of experience, the Allen Neighborhood Center Incubator Kitchen Program has been the leading cause of success for numerous start-up businesses.
MSU’s Center for Engaged Student Learning is running a winter wear drive to collect outerwear donations for the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing. Students, faculty and staff can drop off all new and gently-used hats, scarves, gloves and other outerwear gear to suite 101 in the Student Services Building until Nov. 10.
For many, the prospect of living in an area surrounded by college students might seem unpleasant. College campuses are known for atypical traditions like loud parties, students roaming around at late hours and jam-packed roads on game days. For East Lansing residents who don't attend Michigan State University, these instances can create distractions for their day-to-day lives. For others, however, living in a college town makes an unforgettable experience.
Created in 2005, the Women’s Center provides individuals with connections and services that intend to help women across the community achieve emotional, physical, and fiscal success, Rebecca Kasen, the executive director of the center, said.
During Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, Italians reminisce and reflect on the accomplishments and accolades of Italian Americans. Simultaneously, Italians use this month to focus on preserving and celebrating their culture.