“Traditionally, gay bars have been the only safe spaces we’ve had together,” Wendling said. "So this gives us another opportunity for people who might not be interested in going to bars.”
While Styles was accepting his award, a lot of the support appeared to fall away. During his acceptance speech, Styles said “this doesn’t happen to people like me very often.” Yalowitz said this comment came off as out of touch because Styles is a white cisgender man, the premiere type of person to win a Grammy.
The Multicultural Greek Council, or MGC and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, or NPHC, two of the four Greek councils present at MSU, are dedicated to providing a sense of community and a safe haven to underrepresented groups while also giving back to the community.
When people think of mint they think of the flavor of their toothpaste, the very thing that freshens their breath. Or they think of the ice cream flavor that everyone loves to hate or essential oils that spruce up a room. But behind this general idea of mint, is a complex plant family with a variety of different applications.
Mid-February is quickly approaching, which means it's time to frantically come up with an excuse to support one of the teams participating in The Super Bowl because your favorite squad didn’t make it. Students at Michigan State University are thrilled to watch the highly anticipated matchup between The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles — even if they have different ideas of who might win.
The event, hosted in the Union Ballroom, included open discussions about being a member of the Black community at MSU. Various activities were also offered to students, like painting, friend speed dating, jubilee discussion and a hustle room.
College is typically referred to as “the best four years of your life." Between living in the same city as some of your best friends, going to parties on the weekend and juggling a schedule of classes, it’s easy to overlook the actual best part of college: when your parents come to visit.
Michigan State University is a predominantly white institution, or PWI, which means Black students across campus might find it hard to find an organization that they feel represents them.
“They’ve gotten to where they are by working twice as hard,” human biology senior Tahnia Quadri said. “To be told that it’s not real media and Hollywood is so heartbreaking to hear, because this is the first time that marginalized communities are being represented.”
Lansing Roller Derby is back for a regular season, after a three-year hiatus from normal gameplay. “(The team) is genuinely one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities I’ve ever been a part of,” Hume said.
“It’s not a secret that the Oscars predominantly lack people of color,” Mosley said. “I think that’s not something they’re trying to hide. Obviously, some steps are being taken to diversify the Oscars, but we clearly have a long way to go, based just on the international nominations.”
MSU’s University Council, a legislature of faculty and student representatives, passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding the university center ethics and social-consciousness in its investments.
Sex education is often the hallmark of secondary school – but how this looks can vary greatly between school districts. For some, sex education is a strict discussion on the importance of abstinence. For others, it's a more comprehensive overview of ways to prevent STDs and maintain reproductive health.
"Jagged Little Pill" is coming to the Wharton Center Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 5. Lani Corson, who plays the role of Mary Jane Healy, describes the story of "Jagged Little Pill" as surrounding a “seemingly perfect family who is actually dealing with a myriad of issues.”
Zach Shallcross from season 27 of "The Bachelor" sits down with The State News to discuss his journey for true love and his humble beginnings before fame.
Lansing Winterfest is set to take place throughout February, with events every weekend across the city.
The State News spent a day with Instructor Paula Hitzler and her Fundamentals of Horsemanship class. Hitzler has been teaching the course for 32 years – she calls the challenge of it a "metaphor for life."
The meeting centered around the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. HRC member Julia Walters said the HRC's goal is to see what this expansion means for the City of East Lansing and what steps need to be taken to ensure these protections are a reality rather than a piece of legislation.
Wharton Center Students president Rayna Gold said the event was part of the organization's effort to host sensory-friendly experiences. This often includes putting on shows where lights aren't as heavy and sound isn't as loud.
