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COMMUNITY

East Lansing residents reflect on living in a college town

Jayden Hewitt
October 20, 2023

For many, the prospect of living in an area surrounded by college students might seem unpleasant. College campuses are known for atypical traditions like loud parties, students roaming around at late hours and jam-packed roads on game days. For East Lansing residents who don't attend Michigan State University, these instances can create distractions for their day-to-day lives. For others, however, living in a college town makes an unforgettable experience.

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MSU BSA, NAACP walk out to protest campus discrimination

Shakyra Mabone
October 20, 2023

The MSU BSA and NAACP held a walkout for students to come together and voice their frustration about racial discrimination and a lack of accountability on campus. The protest was organized in response to several instances of discrimination against Black students throughout the semester.

STUDENTS

'Girl dinner', gender and eating habits: Experts, students discuss

Daniel Schoenherr
October 19, 2023

Small “girl dinners” thrown together from items in the fridge or pantry can create a match made in heaven for TikTok users, but some Michigan State University students and experts have concerns about the trend. MSU physiology Associate Professor Gina Leinninger believes the trend may increase the risk of developing a restrictive eating disorder.

ENVIRONMENT

Building from the ground up: Beal Botanical Gardens aim to restore native plant life along Red Cedar River

Liam Clymer
October 19, 2023

W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens is implementing a restoration initiative to help ensure the longevity of Michigan State University's heart— the Red Cedar River. Evaluation of the riverbank began in 2018, and since then, the staff at W.J. Beal have been taking steps to cultivate the growth of native plant life along the Red Cedar and in the Natural Areas on campus.

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MSU Broad Art Museum announces “The CORE,” showcases 5,000 years of history

PJ Pfeiffer
October 19, 2023

Michigan State University's Broad Art Museum recently announced that it will be opening up a research center on Nov. 10. The new space, called The Center for Object Research and Engagement, or CORE, will feature a “wide range of artworks that span 5,000 years of history, offering a portal to different time periods and cultures," according to a museum press release. 

ENVIRONMENT

MSU Dairy Farm uses cow burps to fight climate change

Daniel Schoenherr
October 18, 2023

Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center has a new machine for its cows, and it could help farmers fight climate change worldwide. The machine, which dispenses treats for cows and analyzes their output, is part of an ongoing climate change project led by MSU animal science professor Dr. Mike Vandehaar.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

East Lansing turns pink for 25th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

Misha Berry
October 17, 2023

This past Saturday, on Oct. 14, East Lansing community members, breast cancer survivors and Michigan State University students attended the 25th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the Michigan State Capitol. Attendees gathered in pink apparel to show support for people who are battling, surviving and thriving- or currently living with- breast cancer.

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MSU releases statement condemning hateful speech, derogatory language incidents on campus

Owen McCarthy
October 17, 2023

Student Life and Engagement and the Office of Civil Rights sent a letter to students addressing recent instances of "hate speech, derogatory language, and inappropriate behavior" on campus. The Black Students' Alliance said the letter was a direct response to a statement released by the organization six days prior to the letter, which detailed several "racial incidents" that Black students have experienced this semester.