EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students say faith to source material can make or break 'ATLA', live-action adaptions

Kendra Gilchrist

March 20, 2024

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.

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MSU Faculty Senate votes no on Israel divestment

Theo Scheer

March 19, 2024

Michigan State University's Faculty Senate voted no on a proposed resolution to advocate for MSU to “divest from all financial holdings that support and profit from Israel’s military campaign and plausible acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip” this afternoon.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sense-Ability Ensemble performs 'What if Wilhelmina' at MSU Auditorium

Shakyra Mabone

March 19, 2024

The Sense-Ability Ensemble from Michigan State Department of Theater presents a sensory-friendly musical production named "What if Wilhelmina."

BUSINESS

Haraz Coffee House opened in East Lansing

Anna Rossow

March 19, 2024

Haraz Coffee House, a Yemeni chain, is set to open in East Lansing on Monday.

COMMUNITY

Why is St. Patrick's Day so significant in MSU's community? Students weigh in

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

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?

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Representation, social media and drama: MSU students discuss the coverage of women of color in 'The Bachelor'

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

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.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Has true crime become sensationalized? MSU experts, students weigh in

Kendra Gilchrist

March 19, 2024

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.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU men's hockey players collect multiple Big Ten awards, Nightingale named Big Ten Coach of the Year

Madilynn Warden

March 19, 2024

After being crowned Big Ten regular season champions for the first time in program history and given a shot at becoming the Big Ten Tournament champions, the 2024 Big Ten award winners were announced on Tuesday, March 19, solidifying huge accomplishments for the Michigan State men's hockey program.

STUDENTS

Students, experts speak to online dating nuances in the queer community

Hannah Locke

March 19, 2024

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. 

LIFE

The orange and olive theories: Can these determine the fate of your relationship?

Amy Cho

March 19, 2024

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.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Live Nation's exploitative monopoly must end

Zachary Balcoff

March 19, 2024

Ticketmaster hosted the sale for Olivia Rodrigo's "GUTS" tour in September, along with the controversial sale for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” this past summer. Many users could not secure tickets to either concert due to Ticketmaster’s “Verified Fan” system, which forces users to enter a presale raffle with a verified account. Nowadays, even just the opportunity to pay for ridiculously overpriced tickets is a prize.

PODCASTS

All Shades of Chocolate: Success despite our faults, Black excellence beyond our expectations

In celebration of Women's History month, we wanted to shed light on the experiences black women may face in their everyday lives and the importance of expressing and feeling that "black is beautiful." 

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Findings of misconduct warrant MSU trustees’ removal by governor, legal experts say

Theo Scheer

March 18, 2024

Legal experts say an outside investigation's findings of trustee misconduct warrants removal by the governor under a rarely used provision in the state constitution. But they warn that the situation could be used for political purposes.

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Former MSU Interim President Teresa Woodruff assumes special advisor role, will return to faculty in 2025

Demonte Thomas

March 18, 2024

Former MSU Interim President Teresa Woodruff will return to a faculty position at the university in May 2025. But in the meantime, though her official title is MSU Foundation Professor, her working title is the special advisor to the president and provost. 

COMMUNITY

Punks With Lunch feeds Lansing community, creates connection

Vivian Barrett

March 18, 2024

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.

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MSU Academic Congress votes to support removal of trustees Vassar, Denno by governor

Owen McCarthy

March 18, 2024

Michigan State University’s Academic Congress has voted to support the removal of Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno by the governor after an outside investigation found the trustees violated board bylaws and code of ethics by interfering in university affairs and using student groups to orchestrate attacks against colleagues, among other things. 

PODCASTS

Houselights: Baddies talking about The Bachelor

Vivian Barrett makes her first appearance on Houselights and discusses who she thinks will win The Bachelor, if she'd be able to be on The Bachelor, her biggest gripes with some of the shows competitors and more as our host Liz Nass brings her on to talk all about the popular dating show.  

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball earns 9-seed in NCAA Tournament, will play 8-seed University of North Carolina

Jania Clowers

March 17, 2024

Michigan State's women's basketball was selected as a 9-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament's Albany 1 Region, entering the tournament for the first time since 2021 when the Spartans lost to Iowa State in the first round.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball earns 9-seed in NCAA Tournament, extends streak to 26 years

Thomas Cobb

March 17, 2024

The Spartans were selected as a 9-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament’s West Region — earning a bid in March Madness for the 26th straight season under Izzo — in the Selection Committee’s unveiling of the complete bracket Sunday on CBS. They will play 8-seed Mississippi State.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey Big Ten Tournament semifinals win over Ohio State aided by Munn Ice Arena crowd

Madilynn Warden

March 17, 2024

As the fans poured in, and the "Go Green, Go White" chants rang out throughout Munn Ice Arena before puck drop was even underway, the Spartans were ready to take the ice. After a hard-fought 60 minutes, the Spartans skated away with an intense 2-1 win, playing tough defense, breaking up Ohio State passes and connecting passes to control a majority of the game.