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.
The MSU Marching Band picked “Pure Michigan” as its halftime show theme for this year’s homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m., celebrating music from Michigan artists. Its performance will include songs by Bob Seger, Lizzo, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Madonna.
Esmaa Mohamoud's “COMPLEX DREAMS” becomes the inaugural exhibition in the museum's new “Signature Commissioned Series," which invites artists from around the world to respond directly to the museum’s architecture.
Free gender-affirming supplies are now available for trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse students at MSU, as the result of a collaboration between The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) and University Health and Wellbeing (UHW). The goal is to allow for an increase in inclusivity, belongingness, empowerment and well-being.
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is kicking off the 2024-25 broadway season with performances of "Les Misérables" from Oct. 8-13. The show is meant to be a fresh take on the classic musical.
Theater professor Ann Folino White was recently awarded the Betty Jean Jones Award for teaching and excellence by the American Theatre and Drama Society. Nominated by a colleague and supported by students, Folino White earned the award because of her unique teaching philosophy and lasting impact on students.
In 1953, the MSU Corn Foundation installed a plaque commemorating Professor William Beal’s pioneering work in hybridizing maize. This plaque, which still remains in the Beal Botanical Garden today, celebrates Beal as the first person to cross corn, increasing the yield of 53%. But these claims are untrue. And in 2022, the Beal Botanical Garden staff began to address these falsehoods with a sign.
For decades, hayrides have been a cherished tradition at MSU. Various clubs and organizations gather at Andy T’s corn field where they sit on hay bales around a fire and take a trip around the property on wagons. But Andy T’s is more than just a yearly destination for MSU students, it’s a staple within the local community founded by owner and namesake: Andy Todosciuk.
Moo Deng and Pesto are two internet phenomenons who gained fame on social media pages. MSU students discuss why these cute animals gained popularity in the first place and what they think of them.
Friday, Oct. 4 was one of the biggest days of the year for MSU. The annual Izzone Camp Out coincided with MSU Madness, MSU's anticipated football game against No. 6 Oregon and the ice hockey team's season opener against Lake Superior State.
The variety of amenities offered at apartment complexes can significantly influence MSU students’ housing decisions. Whether it’s communal spaces, a gym in the complex or the free parking, each element can play a crucial role in making a complex feel like home.
MSU students and The Ingham County Health Department’s Health Impact Assessment continue to shine light on the housing crisis affecting quality and affordable homes in East Lansing.
Decorating with houseplants is an easy way to add nature into living spaces, with some being more low-maintenance than others, perfect for busy college students. MSU students recommend the best plants to keep in college dorms or apartments.
For off-campus housing, living on the Okemos side or the Lansing side is a big debate amongst MSU students. Each area has its perks and downfalls, but students say the best side ultimately depends on personal and lifestyle preferences.
On Sept. 20, the Greater Lansing United Nations Association (GLUNA) planted a peace pole in commemoration of the UN’s International Day of Peace, which is on the 21st. It now stands in the courtyard behind Wells Hall and the International Center to represent coming together as a community to work for peace.
Michigan State University hired a new campus planner in August to replace Steve Troost, the previous campus planner of two decades. Now, Brandon List is stepping into the role to guide the physical development of MSU's campus.
It was $1 per pet at the Rock on Thursday where student organizers in the MSU Leader Dog Club brought their tail-wagging friends to help with fundraising.
Students and members of the local community gathered in the MSU Broad Museum courtyard for a day-long Drawing Marathon Wednesday. With canvases set outside and markers, glue, paper, paint and more supplies for participants to choose from, they got to work on what they said was an inspiring endeavor.