For the first time in school history, the Michigan State University intercollegiate figure skating team qualified for the National Intercollegiate Finals. The competition will take place in April at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York.
As Black History Month came to an end, Black students on Michigan State University's campus reflected on the ways in which MSU chose to celebrate. Public policy graduate freshman LiChail R. Gaines said she charges people to continue supporting Black history and communities beyond just the month of February.
In 1972, East Lansing etched its name in history by becoming the first municipality in the nation to enshrine protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation in hiring practices. However, this milestone was a hard-fought battle, according to MSU associate professor of history Dr. Tim Retzloff.
In the latest installment of speaker series, the Michigan State University Chapter of The National Council of Teachers of English, or NCTE, held a lecture by award-winning educator, author and MSU alumni Patrick Harris II. During the event, Harris spoke about his book, "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers," and shared his experiences working at various districts in the U.S., as well as overseas.
Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, have charmed audiences for decades. From characters’ outlandish displays of affection to the simply mundane ideas of two people falling in love. However, some students question if watching these types of movies has affected how they view their real life relationships.
In the latest string of live-action remakes- from the Disney princess movies to Dreamworks' "How to Train Your Dragon"-, the adaptation of the hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” or ATLA, aired on Netflix on Feb. 22, 2024 and received various negative reactions from fans, revitalizing the long-held social media debate over live-action content.
The Sense-Ability Ensemble from Michigan State Department of Theater presents a sensory-friendly musical production named "What if Wilhelmina."
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year, is a big deal at Michigan State University, specifically among the student body. But other than the shared colors, why do so many students choose to celebrate the holiday?
The Bachelor has been a popular reality show for years. However, the contestant pool has lacked diversity since the show first aired in 2002, even shortening the screen time of women of color on the show.
Much debate has been held over the educational benefits of true crime versus its downfalls, which include the glorification of killers, sensationalization of violence and contributions to missing white woman syndrome.
Dating, for people of all sexualities, is a vulnerable experience; MSU Social Work Associate Professor Tina Timm said being a member of the queer community while dating online takes those challenges and ramps them up significantly.
Relationship "theories" have been circulating social media for a while. But, what is the appeal of these theories and what are the consequences of applying these theories to real-life relationships? MSU students and an East Lansing relationship counselor weigh in.
Every other Saturday, volunteers from Lansing nonprofit Punks With Lunch can be found in Reutter Park behind tables filled with food, clothing and harm reduction supplies as they prepare to give back and build community.
MSU’s student fashion magazine, VIM, hosted their annual spring fashion show at the Passant Theatre in the Wharton Center Thursday night.
As opening night approaches for the MSU-student-led production of "Cabaret," members of the cast and crew reflected on the work they've put into the production since auditioning in the winter and their hopes for opening night.
The 96th Academy Awards took place this past Sunday, March 10, to honor films that graced the big screens in 2023 and the artists who worked hard to create them. Millions of people tuned in for this night of awards and entertainment, including many film and popular culture fans at Michigan State University.
After much discourse over the past few years, the popular social media app TikTok is under threat of being banned after the United States House of Representatives passed a bill today. With a majority vote of 352-65, the bill, in practice, forces ByteDance, the app's parent company, to sell TikTok or be banned for over 150 million users across the country.
With over 400 participants, The “Race for Humanity" 5K to help Palestinian refugees was held yesterday, March 10, and organized by Michigan State University’s Students United for Palestinian Rights and Arab Cultural Society. Before the race began, SUPR Outreach Coordinator Nasim Saed announced the event had raised over $16,000.
MSU students have been receiving parking tickets far and wide and with increased prices, many are trying to figure out the best way to park on campus without breaking the bank. This common problem served as the inspiration for computer science senior Keshav Babu to create the app TicketTime, an app where students can report the presence of parking enforcement in specific lots across campus, giving students the opportunity to avoid the dreaded paper slip under their windshield.
Off-campus housing can present challenges for students. Amid the whirlwind of packing and moving preparations, essential off-campus living skills are often overlooked.