MSU College of Music to present comic Shakesperean opera 'Falstaff'
The Michigan State University College of Music will present Falstaff, an Elizabethian-era opera comedy, at Fairchild Theatre beginning Wednesday, March 22.Cast members learned to speak Italian for the performance, but the show will be accompanied by English supertitles.
Lebanese Student Association promotes cultural representation, empowerment of heritage
Through multiple events like study sessions, an MSU World Cup tournament and galas, the Lebanese Student Association, or LSA, provides opportunities for all students, especially those of Middle Eastern or Lebanese origin.
'We can't put the genie back into the bottle,' Professors adapt to a post-Chat GPT classroom
As artificial intelligence, or AI, makes rapid technological strides, one software has grabbed the attention of students and professors alike: Chat GPT, the language model that pulls text from across the internet to mimic the response of a human.
First ones in, last ones out: The life of a bar employee on St. Patricks Day
But no matter how early patrons arrive, they will not be the first ones inside the bar. That title is saved for the crews of bartenders, servers and staff at these establishments, those whose jobs make St. Patrick’s Day what it is for many MSU students — an excuse to dress in green, drink and party all day.
An eye out for Selener: Students weigh in on Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber drama
The end of February saw an explosion of celebrity and fan feuding as Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber’s long-rumored rivalry came to a messy head. Students have various opinions on the social media controversy.
‘A much needed break’: How MSU students celebrated spring break after mass shooting
“There’s nothing else I could do except give it time because it’s not like I can erase the events that happened,” human biology sophomore Heaven King said. “I think that’s what we all need to do though. I’m not forcing anything, I’m just getting back into things slowly.”
BigTech layoffs are making students worried for career prospects
Some students think the layoffs may feed into tech and STEM’s competitive culture, both in and outside of MSU.
Women winning in front of no one: Students say female NCAA athletes 'underappreciated'
There has long been discourse surrounding how female collegiate athletes are treated compared to their male counterparts. Some students believe there is still a long way to go to make the NCAA more equitable for women.
Creative date ideas for college students
Dating: an aspect of one's college experience that typically ends up being inevitable. But the stress that comes with dating usually follows the excitement. Sure, the offerings for a drink or a meal in East Lansing might seem endless, but if you're new to the area, it might be unclear which joint will really impress your date. And if you've eaten your way through Downtown East Lansing, you might be looking for an activity that's a little more creative.
The 95th Oscars sparks conversation about representation
The 95th Oscars served up more representation this awards season.
Students want MSU to implement 24/7 building lock policy, increase security
As of Monday, March 13, student IDs are required to enter most buildings on Michigan State University’s campus between 6 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. However, some students don't think this is enough and demand more action from the university to ensure campus safety.
Housing horror stories: Students share their East Lansing housing troubles
With aging buildings comes problems. Ask any alumni or current student and they can tell you a story about their experience living in one of these houses or apartments, many being what people would describe as “horrifying.”
How light pollution impacts East Lansing's night sky
Schmoll said the loss of night sky visibility is more than an aesthetic loss, but a cultural one as well.
'Everyone deserves to be fed and fed well': Inside the fight against food insecurity at MSU
The Spartan Food Security Council is advocating for several measures that would increase food security at MSU: Combo-X-Change transfers, food pantries and the expansion of SNAP benefits.
Coping creatively: MSU student turns 'Spartan Strong' into an uplifting song
Roy’s song, titled “I Believe (#SpartanStrong),” was released on Feb. 18. He started the project two days after the shooting. He said writing is an outlet for his thoughts and opinions."So silent that you can hear the wind / When you don’t feel like going to school again," Roy sings.
The ghost-with-the-most will come to the Wharton Center for 'Beetlejuice' musical
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Say his name three times and he’ll appear in East Lansing.
Coping creatively: Jacinta Henry is a songwriter for change
Jacinta Henry started writing songs when she was 14 years old. But she hadn’t written a song in a year until the Feb. 13 shooting on Michigan State University's campus.“We’ve been fighting since we could talk / Been protesting since we could walk,” she sang in front of the crowd at a protest following the shooting.
MSU’s fossil fuel investments underperformed the rest, new disclosures show
Disclosures of MSU’s 2021-2022 endowment performance show the university’s controversial portfolio of oil and gas funds underperformed its other investments.
Resources, misconceptions to be aware of during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
The week serves to promote education and awareness around the topic of disordered eating. At MSU, there are many available resources for students who are seeking information about eating disorders.