STUDENTS

How MSU students perceive dating rules in the age of social media trends

Amy Cho

March 25, 2024

On social media, the trend of personal dating rules has been circulating around, where users write down their personal "make or break" dating rules on the "Notes" app on Apple's iPhones, take a screenshot, record themselves explaining each rule, and upload to social media. But how do these rules actually affect relationships and do people actually agree with the rules shown?

STUDENTS

Is AI art a friend or foe? MSU students and faculty reflect

Kendra Gilchrist

March 24, 2024

With a few keystrokes and the click of a button, Generative Artificial Intelligence can be used for a plethora of things, including creating “art.” This poses many concerns for artists, especially those who make their living in artistic fields of work. Many artists fear that generative AI is threatening their job security and making them “replaceable” in the eyes of employers. 

STUDENTS

MSU Intercollegiate Figure Skating makes historical first-time qualification for National Intercollegiate Finals

Hannah Locke

March 24, 2024

For the first time in school history, the Michigan State University intercollegiate figure skating team qualified for the National Intercollegiate Finals. The competition will take place in April at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York. 

STUDENTS

'We’re not only special for one month': Students reflect on Black History Month, MSU's celebrations

Liam Clymer

March 22, 2024

As Black History Month came to an end, Black students on Michigan State University's campus reflected on the ways in which MSU chose to celebrate. Public policy graduate freshman LiChail R. Gaines said she charges people to continue supporting Black history and communities beyond just the month of February.

COMMUNITY

Greater Lansing's history of LGBTQ+ activism, inside and outside of campus

Gabrielle Yeary

March 22, 2024

In 1972, East Lansing etched its name in history by becoming the first municipality in the nation to enshrine protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation in hiring practices. However, this milestone was a hard-fought battle, according to MSU associate professor of history Dr. Tim Retzloff. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU alumnus Patrick Harris II discusses humanity-centered teaching in NCTE speaker series

Stella Govitz

March 20, 2024

In the latest installment of speaker series, the Michigan State University Chapter of The National Council of Teachers of English, or NCTE, held a lecture by award-winning educator, author and MSU alumni Patrick Harris II. During the event, Harris spoke about his book, "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers," and shared his experiences working at various districts in the U.S., as well as overseas.

STUDENTS

Students and experts explore the complexities between romantic comedies and real life

Lauren Coin

March 20, 2024

Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, have charmed audiences for decades. From characters’ outlandish displays of affection to the simply mundane ideas of two people falling in love. However, some students question if watching these types of movies has affected how they view their real life relationships.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students say faith to source material can make or break 'ATLA', live-action adaptions

Kendra Gilchrist

March 20, 2024

In the latest string of live-action remakes- from the Disney princess movies to Dreamworks' "How to Train Your Dragon"-, the adaptation of the hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” or ATLA, aired on Netflix on Feb. 22, 2024 and received various negative reactions from fans, revitalizing the long-held social media debate over live-action content.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sense-Ability Ensemble performs 'What if Wilhelmina' at MSU Auditorium

Shakyra Mabone

March 19, 2024

The Sense-Ability Ensemble from Michigan State Department of Theater presents a sensory-friendly musical production named "What if Wilhelmina."

COMMUNITY

Why is St. Patrick's Day so significant in MSU's community? Students weigh in

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year, is a big deal at Michigan State University, specifically among the student body. But other than the shared colors, why do so many students choose to celebrate the holiday?

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Representation, social media and drama: MSU students discuss the coverage of women of color in 'The Bachelor'

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

The Bachelor has been a popular reality show for years. However, the contestant pool has lacked diversity since the show first aired in 2002, even shortening the screen time of women of color on the show.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Has true crime become sensationalized? MSU experts, students weigh in

Kendra Gilchrist

March 19, 2024

Much debate has been held over the educational benefits of true crime versus its downfalls, which include the glorification of killers, sensationalization of violence and contributions to missing white woman syndrome.

STUDENTS

Students, experts speak to online dating nuances in the queer community

Hannah Locke

March 19, 2024

Dating, for people of all sexualities, is a vulnerable experience; MSU Social Work Associate Professor Tina Timm said being a member of the queer community while dating online takes those challenges and ramps them up significantly. 

LIFE

The orange and olive theories: Can these determine the fate of your relationship?

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

Relationship "theories" have been circulating social media for a while. But, what is the appeal of these theories and what are the consequences of applying these theories to real-life relationships? MSU students and an East Lansing relationship counselor weigh in.

COMMUNITY

Punks With Lunch feeds Lansing community, creates connection

Vivian Barrett

March 18, 2024

Every other Saturday, volunteers from Lansing nonprofit Punks With Lunch can be found in Reutter Park behind tables filled with food, clothing and harm reduction supplies as they prepare to give back and build community.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

From 'Dawn 'Til Dusk': Student fashion magazine VIM hosts annual spring fashion show

Hannah Locke

March 16, 2024

MSU’s student fashion magazine, VIM, hosted their annual spring fashion show at the Passant Theatre in the Wharton Center Thursday night.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Student-led Roial Players sing and dance toward opening night of “Cabaret”

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

March 15, 2024

As opening night approaches for the MSU-student-led production of "Cabaret," members of the cast and crew reflected on the work they've put into the production since auditioning in the winter and their hopes for opening night.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU students share opinions on heartfelt moments, snubs from 2024 Oscars

Kendra Gilchrist

March 13, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards took place this past Sunday, March 10, to honor films that graced the big screens in 2023 and the artists who worked hard to create them. Millions of people tuned in for this night of awards and entertainment, including many film and popular culture fans at Michigan State University. 

STUDENTS

U.S. House passes bill to ban TikTok, MSU students react

Ridhima Kodali

March 13, 2024

After much discourse over the past few years, the popular social media app TikTok is under threat of being banned after the United States House of Representatives passed a bill today. With a majority vote of 352-65, the bill, in practice, forces ByteDance, the app's parent company, to sell TikTok or be banned for over 150 million users across the country. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE

5K Race for Humanity held to support Palestinian Refugees, raises over $16,000

Ridhima Kodali

March 10, 2024

With over 400 participants, The “Race for Humanity" 5K to help Palestinian refugees was held yesterday, March 10, and organized by Michigan State University’s Students United for Palestinian Rights and Arab Cultural Society. Before the race began, SUPR Outreach Coordinator Nasim Saed announced the event had raised over $16,000.