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STUDENTS

MSU graduates invent color-changing straw to prevent drink spiking

Anna Barnes

February 22, 2025

Recent graduates of MSU have founded Safety Straw Inc., a product to prevent non-consensual drink spiking. Their goal is to make the bars in East Lansing safer for students, with the hopes to expand to other college towns. The idea for the Safety Straw, which changes color from yellow to red when it comes into contact with date-rape drugs, was born from co-founder Jack Rushlow's personal experience with this issue.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

JMC hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Symposium, looks to the future of DEI

Anna Barnes

February 22, 2025

James Madison College hosted its third annual Black History Month Symposium on Feb. 21, which included voices of students and leaders within the college. The featured guest this year was the first Black Lt. Gov. of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist II.

STUDENTS

Encouraging a love of reading: MSULA welcomes all students

Amelia Fraser

February 21, 2025

Michigan State University Literature Association (MSULA) has a goal is to make reading for pleasure a manageable hobby for college students who are often bogged down by assignments and class readings. The club hosts bi-weekly meetings and reads two books a semester together, digging deep into the cultural relevance of the books they read in their discussions.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU's UAB collaborates with Bug Club for Stuff-A-Stuff event

Amy Cho

February 21, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 20, MSU’s UAB hosted the “Stuff-A-Stuff” event at the Engineering Building. In collaboration with the MSU Bug Club, Stuff-A-Stuff presented an opportunity for students to create and take home their own stuffed squirrel, as well as learn more about the club and explore the world of insects.

STUDENTS

Situationships, casual dating rise in popularity among college students

Victoria Winfield

February 20, 2025

MSU students discuss the Gen Z dating scene and why "situationships" are a popular form of romantic connection among college students.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sphinx Virtuosi to arrive at MSU's Wharton Center

Amy Cho

February 19, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 22, Sphinx Virtuosi will be arriving at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Sphinx Virtuosi, an extension of Detroit’s globally renowned Sphinx Organization, is a self-conducted chamber orchestra that is dedicated to uplifting Black and Latino voices in classical music. They will be delivering a performance called American Form/s: a musical tapestry spotlighting the many sounds of American classical music and composers of color, through infusions of soul, bluegrass, jazz, blues and elements of rag.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

1989 sit-in continues to inspire Black student activism on campus

Ria Gupta

February 18, 2025

After the historic 1989 sit-in in the Hannah Administration Building, its organizers continue to inspire current Black student organizing.

STUDENTS

MSU Citizens' Climate Lobby advocates for climate change awareness

Reiel Ghiglia

February 18, 2025

MSU’s chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) conducted a snowman protest in front of Wells Hall on Jan. 27. The protest had three snowmen holding up signs promoting climate change awareness. CCL is looking to promote more environmental awareness in the future.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU's UAB, RHA host 'Blockbusters and Bracelets' event

Amy Cho

February 14, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, attendees arrived at Michigan State University’s Brody Hall to participate in the “Blockbusters & Bracelets” event. Hosted in collaboration with MSU’s UAB and RHA Campus Center Cinemas CCC, “Blockbusters & Bracelets” aimed to create a welcoming, Valentine’s Day-themed environment to gather and celebrate.

COMMUNITY

MSU event gives back to community, provides support on two-year anniversary of shooting

Robin Han

February 14, 2025

Students and community members gathered for a Caring Through Service event Thursday to give back to the MSU community on the second anniversary of the campus mass shooting.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibit highlights underrepresented perspectives

Anna Barnes

February 14, 2025

The Library of Michigan in Lansing is hosting an exhibit "Americans and the Holocaust" aimed at supplementing broad-based Holocaust education and presenting new perspectives about how the U.S. handled the situation. The exhibit is from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and curated by Daniel Greene with the collaboration of the American Library Association. It will be on display until Feb. 22 during business hours.

STUDENTS

MSUMA eases the job hunt, prepares students for post-grad life

Amelia Fraser

February 14, 2025

For an hour every week, members of the Michigan State University Marketing Association gather to discuss various topics in marketing, career prep and networking. On Feb. 10, MSUMA welcomed members with a spread of Celsius and Chick-fil-a to prime a discussion of career fairs and how to get hired.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

MSU community dialogue explores history of protest music and its relevance today

Somer Sodeman

February 14, 2025

The event included a presentation on the history of protest music and a break-down of the symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl performance. Attendees also discussed everything from Beyoncé winning the Grammy for the best country album to what it means to be Black in America.

STUDENTS

Jewish Student Union, other Jewish student orgs condemn ASMSU divestment bill

Anish Topiwala

February 14, 2025

The Jewish Student Union, Spartans for Israel and other organizations representing the Jewish student body condemned a recent bill passed by the Associated Students of MSU advocating for divestment.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu presents new documentary 'We Were Here' at MSU

Robin Han

February 14, 2025

The documentary sheds light on the lives and contributions of Black Europeans, tracing their presence and impact across different historical periods. Through interviews and years of traveling, Kuwornu reconstructs a narrative that has often been erased from mainstream historical accounts.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Valentine or Galentine, local businesses host celebrations for all

Shealyn Paulis

February 14, 2025

Friday is Valentine’s Day and Michigan State University and surrounding communities are preparing for the heartfelt holiday with events and activities throughout the weekend. Whether you’re committed, single, or ready to celebrate with your friends, local businesses are embracing the season of love and hosting Valentine’s Day events for everyone.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

'MJ the Musical' brings late star's legacy to Wharton Center

Amy Cho

February 13, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical, "MJ the Musical," arrived on Michigan State University’s campus. The jukebox musical is based on the life of the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, played by Jordan Markus.

COMMUNITY

MSU professor's abstract painting captures moments of horror he witnessed during shooting

Somer Sodeman

February 13, 2025

His painting is an abstraction of the horror that occurred in just 15 minutes that night. He used colors, shapes and angles to convey the emotion and energy he felt in the classroom.

STUDENTS

Two years after MSU shooting, two friends continue to manage grief, memories

Demonte Thomas

February 13, 2025

The students' experiences that night — one hiding in the Union and the other hiding in his fraternity house — shook them. Now, two years later, they say while it’s not something they can forget about, they have made progress toward healing.

HEALTH

Violent media influences viewers' worldview, sensitivity

Melody Meyer

February 12, 2025

Young generations in America are growing up in a world where school shootings are recurrent. On Feb. 13, 2023, a mass shooting occurred on Michigan State University's campus, taking the lives of three students. Since then, many have reacted differently to stories of shootings and other acts of terror presented in the media.