STUDENTS
MSU students plan healing, remembrance events for week of Feb. 13
Student organizations lead planning for events a year after an act of violence took place on MSU's campus.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Latinx Film Festival set to highlight important topics, celebrate culture
The festival is set to bring many topics to the table, like gun violence and immigration, while also bringing the cultures of different Latin American countries to the theater seats of MSU and East Lansing.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
'Don't let anybody outwork you': Michigan's first Black woman Supreme Court Justice Kyra Bolden speaks at MSU
Justice Kyra H. Bolden, the first Black woman to sit on the Michigan Supreme Court, spoke at James Madison College’s second annual Black History Month Symposium on Wednesday, Feb 7th.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
East Lansing's Sweetheart Ball to be held at the Hannah Community Center
With the season of love in full swing, the Hannah Community Center is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Sweetheart Ball. Mark your calendars for this heartwarming rendezvous, as the Sweetheart Ball unfolds on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU and student organizations commemorate Black History Month, celebrate Black excellence with events
In celebration of Black History Month, Michigan State University and Black student-led organizations are planning to commemorate the month with a packed schedule of events. Here's the rundown.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
MSU student groups hold menstrual product drive for Gaza
Students United for Palestinian Rights, or SUPR, Arab Cultural Society, or ACS, and Planned Parenthood Generation Action, or PPGA, have partnered to hold a Menstrual Product Drive for Gaza until Feb. 6 in room 206 at the Michigan State University International Center. The drive is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Students talk Oscar nominations, award show culture
With the recent release of 2023 Oscar nominations, the Academy Awards have made their way back into trending topics. And although award shows typically don't have dull moments when it comes to controversy, this year's round of film awards have stirred up discussions surrounding awareness and sexism within the entertainment industry.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Comic Forum explores perspectives, personal stories through comic art
The Michigan State University Comic Forum transformed the university library’s third floor into a hub for comic enthusiasts, artists and scholars on during its 15th triennial convention on Saturday. From watercolor paintings with pens and paintbrushes to digital creations with a mouse, each artist had their own distinctive styles while staying true to one common theme: using art as a creative outlet.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Ballroom Dance Team celebrates expression in 9th annual Green and White Gala
The Michigan State University Ballroom Dance team hosted their 9th annual Green and White Gala yesterday. Teams from nine different universities and studios came together to compete across different experience levels and styles of dance.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘Sam x Elijah: Making Space x Taking Space’ MSU art exhibit explores Black and African identity, imagination
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities held an opening reception Friday evening for its new exhibit “Sam x Elijah: Making Space x Taking Space.” Both artists were present at the event and commented on the nature of their work.
STUDENTS
Students find ways to keep gift giving sustainable, affordable during approaching holidays
With many important holidays in the rear view and those like Valentine’s Day coming up, gift giving, gift wrapping and celebration is at the top of many priority lists. However, with all of these essential holiday favorites often come a dramatic increase in waste.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Data indicates MSU Starbucks campus locations are unaffected by boycotts
On Michigan State University's campus, the effects of this boycott remain to be seen. Starbucks supervisor and environmental biology and microbiology sophomore Morgan Bresson said there has been little change in business at the 1855 Place location on campus.
STUDENTS
'I honestly feel robbed': Lions fans heartbroken over NFC Championship loss vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Detroit Lions faced off against the San Fransisco 49ers for the fight to play in the Super Bowl. However, the Lions fell short, leaving the MSU and Lions community in shambles and filled with heartbreak. Students give their opinions on the game.
STUDENTS
'Nobody needs three Stanley cups': Students talk overconsumption, media trends
Social media is one of the factors responsible for trends, "viral" items and influencers. However, buying multiple copies of these products, either because of media trends on social media or seeing other people with them, can lead to the overconsumption of these items.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU artist in residence holds community workshops to democratize visual storytelling
Over the past two weekends, the East Lansing Public Library hosted an "Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking" workshop for high school students aged 15-18. The workshop was run through Pop Up Docs, a non profit organization that provides workshops for aspiring visual journalists from underrepresented groups.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Grand Knit and Crochet Extravaganza brings students together to make fiber art
The University Activities Board, or UAB, hosted its first ‘Grand Knit and Crochet Extravaganza’ in the MSU Union on Sunday.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Creative tech-based projects shine through at ninth annual SpartaHack
Students from over 80 different universities gathered in the MSU STEM Building this weekend to compete in the ninth interaction of SpartaHack, a competition meant to foster creative tech-based solutions to everyday problems.
STUDENTS
How student filmmakers navigate projects and passion at MSU
MSU students in the digital storytelling major explore filmmaking through their classes and extracurriculars.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Muslim Studies Department features activist, author Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf at 3rd Annual Malcolm X Community Forum
The Michigan State University Muslim Studies Department held their 3rd Annual Malcolm X Community Forum last night. The forum included a keynote speech from activist, author and former National Basketball Association player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
STUDENTS
MSU students evaluate their progress on 2024 resolutions
A common mindset for the New Year is thinking of it as a time for reinvention, self-improvement and setting new standards to hold yourself to for the next 365 days. Many Michigan State University students, however, may be taking a more easy-going, self care-focused approach to 2024 to help them stick to their goals in the long-run.