“College is made up of a bunch of different people,” Caj Monet said. “There are all these different genders who need representation and a place to feel like you're not living in a straight world.”
The concert, which sold out, aimed to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a part of Michigan State University’s 43rd annual MLK celebration. The theme of the concert was ‘Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest,’ a concept that was delivered by the musicians and vocalists through music and speech.
Lansing Shuffleboard and Social Club will open its doors on Jan. 25th. The building that formerly houses Lansing City Market has been transformed into a venue that will comprise seven restaurants, five shuffleboard courts, two bars, a lounge and a riverfront patio.
Schedule looking a little boring? Before the open enrollment date ends and fall semester enrollment begins, here are some classes that might be worth that extra open spot in your schedule.
2022 was a trying time for anti-abortion advocates. Despite tasting victory once, Michigan groups like Protect Life and Right to Life once again find themselves united to fight for "victims of abortion."
MSU provides its students with several exercise facilities including IMs West, East and Circle. MSU’s gyms are often busy, making it a little more intimidating for those unfamiliar. However, regular gym-goers testify that the environment is actually much more supportive and welcoming than it may seem.
Funk and Becker woke up residents who were sleeping, helped an older resident grab needed medication and even carried pets outside to safety. "We just started knocking and banging on every single door in the apartment complex,” Funk said. “People had absolutely no idea … Some of the apartments were unlocked – we just walked right in."
When college students leave the comfort of home for the first time, they subsequently face an unexpected struggle: independently dealing with conflict. Michigan State University has resources available to help students solve these problems.
The little known but much loved MSU nature preserve hopes to grow when its canopy walk opens this spring. With construction finally finished, Hidden Lake Gardens gave The State News an exclusive sneak-peek.
The fall semester is drawing to a close and us culture reporters surely have not had any shortage of entertainment to discuss these last few months. But at the end of the day, we had some favorites. So, here is what we've deemed the best entertainment of the semester.
2022 has been an explosive year for the film industry. As we close out the year and venture into 2023, there is much more entertainment to expect.
The Wharton Center will be home to the 80s movie turned musical "Pretty Woman" from Dec. 13 to 18. The story follows a woman who, through love, is taken from a life of solitude and hardship to the upper class.
Co-president Zoe Haden got involved in gun advocacy after the Oxford High School shooting. “When that shooting happened, it not only was close to home, it was in my home, my family,” they said. “That fear that I felt when my sister texted me there's a shooter in the school, I don't want anyone to have to feel that."
MSU students convinced the board the fully divest from Apartheid South Africa 50 years ago. Today 2022's climate organizers say that means they can do it again.
MSU Quidditch has brought the fantastical sport to the field, creating tournaments from the "Harry Potter" based sport. They grapple with challenges in making this sport reality while also distancing themselves from the creator's problematic past.
A 2012 plan passed by the Board of Trustees set yearly goals for the production of clean energy. Today, MSU is far behind the plan’s expectations and has scrapped the process for reviewing them.
Servers and bartenders say removing the incentive of a tip would result in worse service, lower incomes and higher menu prices at Michigan restaurants.
This year saw 125 vendors spread across the MSU Union selling everything from paintings to jewelry to soaps. Some vendors have been coming to the show for over 40 years.
“Come and see what we’re about,” Advertising management junior Kaj McFarland said in an email. "You don’t have to be an amazing writer or poet. Everyone is welcome to join and share anything.”
Ilia Isorelys Paulino plays Lila in "The Sex Lives of College Girls." In reality, she holds the same beliefs on women empowerment and solidarity through sexuality and friendship.