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LIFE

Paranormal specialists have a presence in Lansing

When it comes to all things paranormal, like ghosts, spirits and haunted buildings, Halloween-time is usually what people are reminded of. But for Beth Rodriguez and Ben Strongwolf Rodriguez, the co-founders of Ghost Contact Paranormal, a paranormal investigations team based in Lansing, and John and Jenifer Harris, co-owners of Voodoo's World of Oddtiques and Otherside Paranormal & Mortuary Science Museum, the paranormal isn't just limited to the fall.

COMMUNITY

Lansing hosts return of Great Lakes Classic foosball tournament

More than 200 players gathered in Lansing for the Great Lakes Classic Foosball Championships, hosted by Foosball Clubs USA, which promotes the game in schools to build confidence and community among youth. Top U.S. player Muñoz and longtime veteran Mike Weyrowske reflected on foosball’s personal and cultural impact, with organizers hopeful the sport will continue to inspire and even change lives.

LIFE

First Holden Hall Residents Return for 58 Year Reunion

The first MSU students to reside in Holden Hall returned to visit their original dorm hall for its 58th anniversary. The members of the group attended Michigan State from the late 60s to early 70s and have managed to stay friends for that entire time, thanks to strong brotherhood and a reliable network of people willing to show up.

LIFE

The "science" behind successful influencers

Recently, trends like “Get ready with me for …” and “Day in my life as …” have been popular on social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. However, with more users creating this type of content, why do only a limited number of individuals gain immense fame from posting the same content?