EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU alumnus Patrick Harris II discusses humanity-centered teaching in NCTE speaker series

Stella Govitz

March 20, 2024

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.

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MSU trustees Vassar, Denno can still vote at meetings, but won’t receive perks

Theo Scheer

March 20, 2024

While embattled trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno can still attend meetings and vote, they’ll be barred from participating in their former committee assignments and miss out on several perks, according to an MSU spokesperson.

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."

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.

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.

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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. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

From 'Dawn 'Til Dusk': Student fashion magazine VIM hosts annual spring fashion show

Hannah Locke

March 16, 2024

MSU’s student fashion magazine, VIM, hosted their annual spring fashion show at the Passant Theatre in the Wharton Center Thursday night.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball's dominant fourth inning helps defeat Evansville 11-3 in game one of series

Jayden Hewitt

March 16, 2024

Michigan State baseball kicked off its home opener of the season with an 11-3 win against Evansville at McLane Stadium on night one of the three-game series.

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MSU Black Students' Alliance calls on new president to implement plans addressing racism on campus

Demonte Thomas

March 15, 2024

A letter from the Black Students' Alliance to MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz highlighted the importance of the university working to ensure that Black students' experiences improve following a series of racial harassment incidents on campus.

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Associated Students of MSU advocates for gun violence prevention measures, ASL classes on campus

Kaspar Haehnle

March 15, 2024

The Associated Students of Michigan State University passed bills advocating for American Sign Language classes at MSU, more free spaces for student organizations and the implementation of gun violence prevention measures at Big Ten universities at its general assembly meeting last night. 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Student-led Roial Players sing and dance toward opening night of “Cabaret”

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

March 15, 2024

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.