As mental health issues rise among college students, substance use does too. Health specialists at MSU weigh-in on the importance of understanding these impacts, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and support to build a healthier, more resilient student body.
MSU First-Generation Week kicked off Monday with a resource fair aimed to provide students with information on how to navigate college. This was the first of many events occurring this week.
Horror has been a popular genre among movie fans for decades; the increasing gore and violence that these films feature has begun to raise questions about desensitizing viewers to these elements. MSU community members discuss the implications of the horror genre's popularity for society.
The Uncommitted National Movement, originally started to advocate for arms embargo against Israel and a ceasefire, mobilized people to vote uncommitted during the Democratic Primaries. Now, days before the election, those same individuals hold differing opinions on how to vote.
MSU students aren't only worried about their own democracy, but politics on the world stage going into the 2024 election.
While going toe-to-toe with the best college MMA athletes in the country may sound like an exciting challenge for some, it’s by no means required in order to succeed at MSU MMA Club. If there’s one thing Garcia wants members to take away from the club, it’s that there’s always something to improve on.
MSU Museum held its third Ignite Talks event last night, which involved 10 student researchers who were all given five minutes and 20 auto-advancing slides to present their work in a fast-paced setting.
The Black Students’ Alliance, in collaboration with MSU Vote and other student organizations, hosted the “Voices of Power Black Voter Rally” Wednesday to mobilize Black student voters.
Color Me Music is an organization that provides a space for students of color studying music or the fine arts at MSU to come together. Members host events, concerts and have conversations with each other and faculty, combining goals of advocacy, celebration and social engagement.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Congress Representative Candidate Curtis Hertel visited The Rock on MSU's campus on Tuesday, Oct. 29. They encouraged students to vote and emphasized the importance of young people casting their ballots. Hertel then led a walk to the Communications Arts and Sciences building where the early voting polls are available.
Misogyny and double standards are displayed in everyday life towards women. Experts and MSU students explore how female celebrities are subjected to the same misogynistic practices and double standards as ordinary women and how it differs.
AAAS’s Activating Wellness Week allowed students to find a space to relax, connect and explore their identities through different wellness practices on Oct. 23 and 24.
The recent popularization of true crime through podcasts, documentaries and reenactments has left viewers divided on who's in the right and wrong within certain cases. MSU students and experts discuss the consideration of the ethics behind portraying real-life individuals and situations.
The Haunted Holmes Halloween event at Michigan State University transformed Holmes Hall into a spooky destination Thursday night, inviting students and community members to explore a night filled with thrills, chills and festive activities.
Houseplants can do more than brighten up your home, a little greenery can go a long way toward creating a healthier, happier space, according to the National Institutes of Health. Local horticulture experts discuss the various mental and physical health benefits of keeping houseplants in your living or work space.
In a move to enhance student health, Michigan State University has installed a health vending machine in its Student Union, spearheaded by East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives (EL FREE EC). It offers a range of reduced-priced items and life-saving resources like Narcan, pregnancy tests, over-the-counter pain relievers and more.
Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, the annual MSU homecoming parade weaved through East Lansing and MSU's campus to celebrate the Spartan community and welcome back alumni. This tradition has a special place in the hearts of students, community members and alumni alike.
The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society brought their performance of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Cobb Great Hall. The Wharton Center also hosted a College Night for MSU students before the show began.
MSU's Alumni Association has selected Sam Vincent to be the 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshall. Vincent is a Lansing native and alum of the MSU men's basketball team who went on to play in the NBA and now coaches at Beacon College, where he advocates for inclusivity in sports.
MSU's 2024 Homecoming week is taking place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19 and will feature many fun events such as painting the rock, the Homecoming parade and the football game against University of Iowa. MSU students and community members look forward to welcoming alumni home and celebrating what it means to be a Spartan.