How professors remember your name: the strategy and science behind memorization
Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.
Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.
Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow (D- Royal Oak) spoke to Planned Parenthood Generation Action MSU, or PPGA, Wednesday night about information and advocacy work surrounding the Reproductive Health Act.
Yesterday, Michigan State University's menstrual equity and justice club Pad the Mitten held its first period package party of the semester. The organization's goal was to donate 100 period packages to the Salus Center, an LGBTQIA+ community center in Lansing. Club President Mackenzie Lovell said the main focus is to eradicate period poverty in the Greater East Lansing area, as well as reduce the stigma around menstrual cycles.
MSU Men's Basketball was named No. 4 in the preseason by the Almanac, with guards Tyson Walker and AJ Hoggard earning recognition in The Almanac Top 100.
"It’s a call to action for them:" On Sept. 19, The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) celebrated 10 Lansing professionals who have contributed to the growth of the Lansing community.
On Sept. 19, members of the MSU swim club collectively swam 26.2 miles during "Marathon for MSU" to raise awareness for the reinstatement of MSU's swim and dive team.
The Michigan State Men’s Soccer team has climbed to No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches poll and No. 18 in the Top Drawer Soccer poll off the back of a red-hot start to the season, including a marquee win against at the time No. 10 ranked Notre Dame.
For National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, the Michigan State University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. set up a voting registration table at the Wells Hall Courtyard. According to communication senior Brandon Foster, who is also Zeta Delta chapter historian, the goal of the event was to not only get people registered to vote, but to also teach the importance of voting education.
During her “What’s Next” address on Aug. 30, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer explained that a majority of Michiganders support paid family and medical leave so workers can spend time with their newborns, care for a sick parent or recover after a severe medical procedure. Whitmer plans to enact paid leave in a way that would ensure “people have breathing room” between the time of their leave and coming back to work.
After being named homecoming grand marshal in this year's parade, class of 1982 alumnus Molly Brennan reflects on the role MSU has played in her life and what it means to be a Spartan.
There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.
Head football coach Mel Tucker has six days to present sufficient reasoning for his contract not to be terminated. If he doesn't, he will be fired on Sept. 26.
As students return to campus, many fall sick with what is socially known as the "frat flu." However, a doctor can't prescribe medicine for the frat flu. So, what are students really sick with?
MSU Women's Soccer freshman midfielder/forward Bella Najera earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors Tuesday after netting her fourth goal in MSU's last five games.
Michigan State men's soccer sophomore goalie Zac Kelly was named Big Ten Defensemen of the week Tuesday afternoon for the second time in two weeks.
Members of MSU's Black Students' Alliance invited guest speaker Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch to answer questions regarding public safety, policing and racial discrimination on campus.
The Michigan State Football team is looking to forget and move on from their past harsh week, following head coach Mel Tucker's suspension and eventual firing in addition to their 41-7 home loss to No. 8 ranked Washington last Saturday night.
MSU's homecoming parade will be on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The parade, which travels through the streets of East Lansing and campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.
Mel Tucker has responded to MSU’s intent to terminate his employment with the university. In a statement, released by sports agent Neil Cornrich, Tucker claims MSU treated him unfairly in its investigation and that “other motives are at play” in MSU's handling of the situation.
MSU has given up the rights to the controversial Duffy Daugherty biography that inspired the Black Spartans film, but the advocate who fought for this still wants to know how it was ever published in the first place.