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.
Since 2009, when the first “Avatar” movie was released, there has been much debate among film critics and audiences alike over whether or not “Avatar” has had any cultural impact.With “The Way of Water,” the debate continues.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum will be hosting a series of monthly wellness events free to MSU students throughout the spring semester.
Lansing Shuffle & Social Club opened its doors to customers for the first time today during its grand opening event. “It’s like giving birth to a baby that now you get to raise,” Hartzell said.
Following the release of the 2022 Know More @ Michigan State University Campus Survey data, MSU is extending support services for relationship violence and sexual misconduct, or RVSM, and other services to help students, faculty and staff who identify as transgender and nonbinary.
The forum took place at Erickson Kiva, the same location where Malcolm X gave his “The Race Problem in America” speech 60 years ago on Jan. 23rd, 1963.
Sustainability: a broad term thrown around often in discussion about the environment and climate change. The nitty-gritty of a sustainable lifestyle can seem a challenge, especially considering the small selection if low-waste stores in the greater Lansing area.But Clean Refillery, Lansing's first home and bath refill shop, aims to change that misconception.