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Sphinx Virtuosi to arrive at MSU's Wharton Center

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.

PODCASTS

Reeling It In: The horrors!

Hosts Jack Williams and Shakyra Mabone welcome guest Daniel Schoenherr to explore the world of horror films and how the genre often reflects cultural anxieties in society. This episode dives into the Alien franchise, examining how each of the films mirrors fear, survival and the unknown.

NEWS

MSU's recycling center utilizes waste as a resource

The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center handles tens of millions of pounds of recyclables and used objects every year. Every day, employees sort through cereal boxes, compost and metals to identify recyclables that can be transformed into new products.