"Odyssey" is coming to Michigan State University's Wharton Center this weekend. This new adaptation of Homer’s epic, "The Odyssey," modernizes the ancient tale of Odysseus’s return to Ithaca and tells the story of four migrant women, who recount the original story as they struggle to make their own journey home.
"Compound Kinetics", a female and non-binary focused music group, intends to create change with their performance at Mac's bar on October 26.
East Lansing was filled with energy as fans of Michigan State University Spartans and University of Michigan Wolverines counted down the hours until kickoff for their annual rivalry football game.
The Center for Poetry hosted Nandi Comer, Poet Laureate of Michigan Thursday, Oct. 19. Comer read pieces from her two books as well as some new poems she has been working on, engaging with the audience in discussion of art and storytelling.
Most Michigan State University students rely on online retailer giant Amazon to get essential items they need in a pinch, but more people are starting to see problems with third-party sellers, counterfeit products and increasing prices. MSU supply chain Assistant Professor Simone Peinkofer said independent retailers can create other problems for consumers.
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.
Small “girl dinners” thrown together from items in the fridge or pantry can create a match made in heaven for TikTok users, but some Michigan State University students and experts have concerns about the trend. MSU physiology Associate Professor Gina Leinninger believes the trend may increase the risk of developing a restrictive eating disorder.
This weekend, Michigan State University football will host longtime rival University of Michigan in the annual, highly-anticipated fight for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. But despite online chatter about how toxic the rivalry has become, many MSU students remain relatively unconcerned.
There are currently 4,265 international students enrolled at Michigan State University. These students face a unique challenge of leaving behind their familiar way of life in exchange for their pursuit of education.
The MSU Ethics Lecture Series hosted Tyler Shultz, the whistleblower who helped take down the biotech company, Theranos, which defrauded millions of dollars from investors. Shultz drew on his experience to teach students in the College of Business about how to be ethical in their careers.
From Oct. 19-20, the interactive comedy show "Dixie's Tupperware Party" will run at MSU's Wharton Center. Drag performer John Kristien Andersson, more commonly known as Dixie Longate, seeks to lift people up in the same ways - by using tupperware.
This past Saturday, on Oct. 14, East Lansing community members, breast cancer survivors and Michigan State University students attended the 25th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the Michigan State Capitol. Attendees gathered in pink apparel to show support for people who are battling, surviving and thriving- or currently living with- breast cancer.
As students, specifically sophomores, settle into the new year, they have to find and sign their leases for off-campus living next fall. It can be challenging for students with so many options and a narrow timeframe before someone beats them to a lease.
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.
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 16, students can access emergency contraceptives and other reproductive health items through a free and confidential program sponsored by the national organization, Emergency Contraceptives for Every Campus, working to create more accessibility to contraception methods.
Last Thursday, Michigan State University hosted the first day of the Michigan Great Lakes International Horse Show and Pull at its Pavillion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. The yearly event, which ran from Thursday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 15, attracted horse trainers, breeders, and drivers from all around the United States and Canada, and brought together around 1,200 horses to flaunt and compete.
Living in dorms, apartments or houses are all good options while staying engaged with the college lifestyle. Yet, with rent increasing throughout East Lansing, college students are turning to commuting to classes.
Organizations like PERIOD., Helping Women Period, Mission Menstruation X MSU and Pad the Mitten came together to host an event for the action day at the MSU Union on Oct. 14.
With the new leasing cycle quickly approaching, many students have begun to think about their living situations for the next school year. For those in a relationship, the thought of living with a significant other may be a consideration as well.