Since May, TikTok has been dominated by the "old money" aesthetic, characterized by modest clothing and preppy style. MSU human biology senior Tahnia Quadri said as a Muslim woman, she was excited by the idea of modest style becoming a trend, but also frustrated because people would make fun of her for dressing that way.
Arts and humanities senior and vice chair of The Alliance, Angela Demas, said there’s been more LGBTQ+ student organizations established over the years and it’s Alliance’s goal to collaborate with fellow students to welcome them to their organization.
Since its release on June 2, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has sparked a whirlwind of discussion and praise around its animation styles, plot, characters and soundtrack. Students voice their opinions on diversity, themes of belonging and accurate representation of POC in superhero films.
The Coast Guard said Thursday that the debris field found about 500 yards away from the Titanic indicates a "catastrophic implosion" of the vessel's pressure chamber. All five passengers are believed to have perished in the implosion.
An open relationship is a non-monogamous relationship where each party may consensually have other sexual or emotional partners. This type of relationship can become common among college students that are exploring their sexuality — oftentimes, each person in the relationship is allowed to have sex with other people.
MSU students reflect on the importance of the Juneteenth holiday and university support.
On June 17, thousands of Michiganders flocked to Lansing to attend this year’s Pride celebration in Old Town. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, having the space to celebrate each person’s identity is what makes Pride so important.
With the influx of tragic train derailments flooding the news, MSU students discussed how these events have impacted their opinions on East Lansing's railroad systems.
In May, Netflix announced that subscribers who want to have an extra member on their account must pay $7.99 a month or transfer an existing profile to the account. For MSU students like neuroscience sophomore LaMonica Reeves, who uses her parents' account, the policy crackdown may mean losing access to her favorite films and TV.
Even with The Eras Tour featuring a marathon 44 songs, spanning nine eras, over the course of two nights of approximately 180-minute shows, fans were ‘Ready for It’ and left wanting more of Taylor Swift’s performance in Detroit. Swift brought the highly anticipated tour to Ford Field on June 9 and June 10, attracting a combined 130,000 concertgoers.
Friday, June 2 marked Gun Violence Awareness Day and the start of "Wear Orange Weekend," a time to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. During this period, many students continue to heal and grieve following the Feb. 13 shooting on MSU's campus.
Gun violence advocacy prevention groups are teaming up during June to continue the push toward state-wide gun control. The month of action will include events across Michigan that aim to memorialize the victims of gun violence, educate communities about gun violence, celebrate the passage of new gun safety laws and call for more action.
MSU will host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 16 from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at the Breslin Center. The event, which is open to the public, will feature music, food, vendors and conversations about the holiday’s significance.
Season 2 of Netflix's new docudrama series, "African Queens," has been the subject of controversy across social media for its casting of Black actress Adele James as the Egyptian monarch Cleopatra. MSU film and media experts discuss the backlash and the importance of representation in film when non-traditional artists portray historical figures.
While scrolling on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, many social media come across strange "sensory" videos that often involve a microphone, food and soothing voices. The calming, tingly effect some people experience while watching them is called autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR. For people like Michigan State University psychology senior Jane Carter, ASMR can be used to help her feel calm and focused.
"Exploring Wines and Vines" is a horticulture course at MSU centered around the study of wine. Throughout the semester, students will get a taste of different wines while investigating the history, social, cultural and economic impacts of the wine industry. Course professor Gregory Lang said learning about wines is a "lifelong process" for him that he loves sharing with his students.
“Wicked” has returned to East Lansing, running May 10 to May 28 at the Wharton Center. In addition to the themes of friendship and sisterhood, Valli said that many people find Wicked relatable because Elphaba’s story is a tale of an underdog. “I think that this is a story that people can relate to because it's about an underdog,” Valli said. “It's about somebody who's rising into power, and somebody who's finding themself and their voice and not letting anybody bring them down or water themselves down for the comfortability of others.”
The East Lansing Art Festival returned this weekend for the 60th year. The festival drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors to celebrate diverse forms of art.
