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MSU electives worth snagging for fall semester
Registration opened for some students, but there's still time to take a peek at different electives to add to schedules.
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Briston Maroney to headline 2026 Spring Concert
UAB, ASMSU, Impact 89FM and RHA revealed Briston Maroney as headliner for annual Spring Concert in Instagram post.
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War Child Records’ reintroduces the art of the charity album with Help(2)
Help (2) was released by War Child Records on Mar. 6 in an effort to advocate for and aid the rights of children who are facing conflict around the world. The release of the album marked the release of one of the first Gen Z benefit albums.
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MSU Museum panel discusses intersection of music, science and video games
MSU Museum hosts panel event where music, science and video games are discussed in depth with a former Nine Inch Nails member, numerous professors, a FRIB physicist and the FRIB artist-in-residence.
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Defining fashion moments from the 98th Academy Awards
The 2026 award season came to a conclusion Sunday night with the 98th Academy Awards, The Oscars. Following the theme of the season, stars showed up to the carpet hoping to make a mark on fashion history. You can't make fashion history unless fans first deem you worthy of the best dressed list.
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MSU community brings Grateful Dead back to life with tribute show
Grateful Dead tribute band formed by MSU faculty performs alongside two other bands to honor the Grateful Dead's performance on campus 55 years ago.
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Redheads take over East Lansing for the fourth annual Ginger Run
Gingers and redheads alike gathered in downtown East Lansing on March 14 to participate in the fourth annual Running of the Gingers. The student-led event has become a staple during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with the goal of honoring Irish culture, redhead identity and community spirit.
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MSU film collective watches and discusses 'Goodbye, Dragon Inn'
The MSU Film Collective, also known as class FLM 200, and some non-student members gathered in Wells Hall for a screening of the film, Goodbye, Dragon Inn. The screening was held Thursday, Mar. 12.
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2026 Oscars sparks discussion about students' interest in award shows
On Sunday, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will take place in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The Oscars is a prestigious, annual awards ceremony that celebrates and honors achievements in the film industry. Categories range from ‘Actor in a Leading Role’ to ‘Film Editing’. Popular nominations this year include ‘Marty Supreme’, which has a total of nine nominations, and ‘Sinners’, with a total of 16 nominations. However, statistics show that Generation Z is less likely to tune in to the live showing of award shows in general, compared to other generations. Instead, they are more likely to find other avenues to express their interest.
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Green green green: Style guide for Spartans on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is a major celebration after students survive the first week back from spring break. Though, choosing what to wear can be a bit tricky. Given that MSU’s colors are green and white most students should already possess everything they need to craft the perfect outfit without breaking the bank. This style guide will take you through the fashion dos and don’ts of the holiday.
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MSU professor paves the way for future astronomers
When looking up into the night sky, the black canvas is usually filled with an array of lights and patterns. To an ordinary person, these patterns may not seem too intriguing or even garner a second look. But for professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Laura Chomiuk, these lights, and astrophysics as a whole, make up her entire life.
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Lansing celebrates 7th annual ‘Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival’
On Saturday, March 8, the 7th annual ‘Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival’ took place in Old Town Lansing. Filled with events like beard contests and the ‘Feats of Strength’ competition, the festival attracted attendees from all over.
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Wharton Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season
Wharton Center announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season on Mar. 3 with a little bit of something for everyone.
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Gee's Bend Quilt Makers bring lesser known history to MSU
Two African American quilt makers, China and Mary Ann Pettway, from Gee's Bend, Alabama, speak of growing up during the Civil Rights movement and how quilts serve not only as decoration and art form, but as functional tools and pieces of community.
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RCAH theater hosts experimental music collaboration
In the basement of Snyder-Phillips Hall, is the Michigan State University record label, Bogue Street Records. One of the first albums released under the label is Day Zero Breakdown, by Lansing local Dennis Hinrichsen. In collaboration with the RCAH Center for Poetry and two other Michigan artists, Worm Moon and bioPrism, the album was performed in the RCAH Theatre.
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Bridgerton season four fashion infuses regency style with subtle modern flair
Dearest gentle reader as we enter season four of Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, we are pulled into the story by the glitz and glam of the Regency era fashion. Aside from the swoon worthy romances that are center stage each season, the fashion has been known to cause quite a scandal amongst fans, and this season is no different.
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Room assignments and reputations: Where the MSU majors call home
The living environment for many first-year students can shape their whole college experience and Michigan State’s campus is no exception. Housing assignments are officially randomized for incoming freshmen, although year after year there are trends of certain majors that end up calling home to the same neighborhood or even dorm building.
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Fulbright scholar organizes exhibit documenting Ukraine conflict
Photography exhibit titled "Ukraine: War and Resistance" opens in Snyder Hall on Feb. 24. The exhibit will be shown until the end of March.
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MSU offers alternatives to dumping your stuff at move-out
Students and MSU Surplus Store give move-out advice.
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Lunar New Year concert celebrates beauty of Chinese music
The fifth annual Lunar New Year Celebration Concert flows with natural harmony with traditional Chinese instruments, the Zheng and Quin, performed by Haiqiong Deng.