The students' experiences that night — one hiding in the Union and the other hiding in his fraternity house — shook them. Now, two years later, they say while it’s not something they can forget about, they have made progress toward healing.
Young generations in America are growing up in a world where school shootings are recurrent. On Feb. 13, 2023, a mass shooting occurred on Michigan State University's campus, taking the lives of three students. Since then, many have reacted differently to stories of shootings and other acts of terror presented in the media.
With the two year anniversary of the MSU shooting approaching, Maya Manuel, a co-curator of the exhibit and MSU alum, knew that she could make a space that students would want to visit and heal in. The exhibit was curated to bring awareness to gun violence and to depict healing through “artivism.”
Running from Feb. 4 to April 30, the exhibition "Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music" will be showcased at the MSU Museum. The lead exhibition curator and MSU english professor Julian Chambliss worked with community curator and administrative team member at the Underground Resistance (UR) John Collins to create this exhibit.
For the 28th year, professors in MSU’s Department of Advertising hosted a Super Bowl watch party that focused on the action off of the field: the ads. To determine which ads are the most effective and enjoyable, the professors discussed each advertisement and rated and ranked them based on a number of factors.
The upcoming 2025 season for the Spartan Marching Band marks the beginning of a new era, fronted by the most female student leaders in its history.
Reclaiming Space: An Evening of Poetry was held on the second floor of the MSU Union on Feb. 5. The event was hosted by the Department of Art, Art History and Design and The Poetry Room, a local poetry open mic.
The MSU Museum has released a curriculum guide for teaching K-12 students about Detroit’s Black Bottom Neighborhood. The curriculum provides teachers and community leaders with lessons centering physical and oral artifacts that celebrate the neighborhood's people and history.
From now to Feb. 13, the museum will showcase the "Art in the Aftermath: Healing Gun Violence through Activism" exhibition. Consisting of a Soul Box Project and other art pieces, curators hope the space reminds visitors of the community formed after the 2023 campus shooting.
Throughout the month of February, MSU has scheduled activities to celebrate Black History Month. Ranging from film screenings to guest speakers, diverse events will be taking place across campus.
REO Town, just across the highway in Lansing, is a vibrant district of small businesses that uplift one another and the community. From pottery studios, to bookstores, to unique restaurants, REO Town has a variety of things to offer for students that want to venture beyond campus property lines.
After years of demands, anticipation and advocacy, the MSU Multicultural Center is finally open to the Spartan community. The $38 million project completed construction in the beginning of the semester and serves as the university’s first standalone building meant to serve as an open space to every MSU student.
Michigan State University public relations students are working with EveryLibrary through the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) Bateman Team to promote banned books and advocate against policies that can harm public and school libraries through engaging with state legislatures. They will hold a tabling event on Feb. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the MSU library and a discussion panel on Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Union, where they can talk more about the importance of at-risk books.
On Monday evening, performers and guests alike attended Open Mic Night at the MSU Union. Hosted by MSU’s UAB, Open Mic Night encouraged students to showcase their talents to the audience. These performances included students singing their original pieces, performing covers and delivering standup comedy.
The second annual Jest Fest was hosted at MSU this past weekend, with improv teams from schools in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Iowa gathering to participate. The Michigan State Roial Improv Players organized the event, which took place in Snyder Phillips Hall from Jan. 31 to Feb.1.
The goal of Cultural Vogue is to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American identities. While the night mostly showcased traditional and modern dances, there were also acapella and Chinese yo-yo performances.
Journalism and creative writing junior Cassidy Howard, along with a team of other students, created a short filmed titled "What's Left Behind?" The film showcased Howard's poetry about gun violence and school shootings, and the complex emotions that lay in their wake.
On Thursday, Jan. 30, guests gathered at the MSU Union to attend the "Moon & Mingle: Lunar New Year Celebration." Hosted by MSU’s UAB, attendees were encouraged to celebrate by creating cultural crafts, trying new food and watching "Crazy Rich Asians."
The history of Party Hollow has gone largely unrecognized at MSU. But the bizarre tale behind this ordinary patch of land reveals how the university’s "misfits" found community in the middle of the woods.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts welcomed a Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three. The ensemble combined different genres of music and instruments, along with a hint of comedy, to deliver a performance that left audience members with an experience to remember. The show also featured student musicians from Okemos High School.