EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wharton Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season
Wharton Center announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season on Mar. 3 with a little bit of something for everyone.
COMMENTARY
REVIEW: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ is a masterclass in emotion
"Nothing's About to Happen to Me" was released on Feb. 27.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Gee's Bend Quilt Makers bring lesser known history to MSU
Two African American quilt makers, China and Mary Ann Pettway, from Gee's Bend, Alabama, speak of growing up during the Civil Rights movement and how quilts serve not only as decoration and art form, but as functional tools and pieces of community.
COMMUNITY
RCAH theater hosts experimental music collaboration
In the basement of Snyder-Phillips Hall, is the Michigan State University record label, Bogue Street Records. One of the first albums released under the label is Day Zero Breakdown, by Lansing local Dennis Hinrichsen. In collaboration with the RCAH Center for Poetry and two other Michigan artists, Worm Moon and bioPrism, the album was performed in the RCAH Theatre.
LIFE
Bridgerton season four fashion infuses regency style with subtle modern flair
Dearest gentle reader as we enter season four of Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, we are pulled into the story by the glitz and glam of the Regency era fashion. Aside from the swoon worthy romances that are center stage each season, the fashion has been known to cause quite a scandal amongst fans, and this season is no different.
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Trustee doubles down on call to restore diversity efforts at MSU, improve support for Black students
A Michigan State University Trustee is pushing back against university administrators who claim that an opinion piece she wrote surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at MSU mischaracterized the situation. Trustee Rema Vassar, in a new opinion essay published in Michigan Chronicle, doubled down on assertions she made weeks earlier in a preceding op-ed — which argued that the university should walk back on its actions to dismantle DEI efforts.
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VP’s former institution investigated her fundraising department over misuse of funds
An MSU VP’s former institution investigated her fundraising department for misuse of funds after four misconduct complaints were filed against her. While investigators found no wrongdoing, they found that the department was ‘not always in compliance’ with school financial rules.
LIFE
Room assignments and reputations: Where the MSU majors call home
The living environment for many first-year students can shape their whole college experience and Michigan State’s campus is no exception. Housing assignments are officially randomized for incoming freshmen, although year after year there are trends of certain majors that end up calling home to the same neighborhood or even dorm building.
LIFE
Fulbright scholar organizes exhibit documenting Ukraine conflict
Photography exhibit titled "Ukraine: War and Resistance" opens in Snyder Hall on Feb. 24. The exhibit will be shown until the end of March.
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Wilson Hall Residents express disappointment in newly-approved renovation plans
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a nearly $35 million Wilson Hall renovation proposal on Feb. 6. Since then, past and present residents of the hall have taken to social media to express their disapproval of the plans, with some stating that they should have been included in the decision-making process.
LIFE
MSU offers alternatives to dumping your stuff at move-out
Students and MSU Surplus Store give move-out advice.
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MSU fund a temporary lifeline for researchers, graduate students
Michigan State University has offered support to researchers who have had federal funding slashed via a $5 million pool of funding for MSU researchers to take advantage of. So far, the Jenison Fund has awarded financial support to 64 recipients. The support has allowed MSU faculty and graduate students to continue their research and support their work while they pursue alternative means to fund research.
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Pig in Akers, ‘Pot Olympics’ among storied dorm antics
Dorms are in some ways the center of social life for freshman and sophomores at MSU. In recent decades, they've also been the site of antics and shenanigans.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Latinx Film Festival showcases tradition and undertold stories
Michigan State University's Latinx Film Festival (LxFF) hosts a biannual celebration of LatinX films and filmmakers. 2026 marked the fourth celebration of LxFF, the largest Latin American film festival in Michigan.
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New energy drinks at Sparty's raise skepticism after Celsius and Alani depart
Sparty's introduced Ai Energy and Bum Energy as replacements to Alani and Celsius after the brands became too expensive to carry. With the unfamiliarity of the new drinks, some student skepticism has followed.
LIFE
Strike! Reflecting on 'Wii Sports' role in video game development 20 years later
20 years ago Wii Sports released for people to play worldwide. It became a staple for many members of Gen Z and had a significant impact on the gaming world.
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ASMSU passes record number of bills, MSU admin emphasizes engagement
A general meeting recap of ASMSU's General Assembly meeting on 2/19/2026, where a new record of 21 bills was passed.
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MSU Police Chief: Employee clicking wrong button to blame for false alert incident
A review of last week’s accidental emergency notification, which incited panic across the Michigan State University community, has yet to be completed. But the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety is pretty sure what went wrong. According to DPPS officials, the human error which resulted in students, staff, faculty and parents receiving the notification involved a Security and Operations Center employee who, during a routine test, accidentally clicked the wrong button.
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ASMSU passes bill gearing towards direct popular elections
ASMSU passes Bill 62-83, which progresses toward reimplementing direct popular elections for the ASMSU President after its last attempt fell through two years prior.
LIFE
Tell Me Truths: students react to 'Tell Me Lies' series finale
Hulu's college drama, 'Tell Me Lies,' released its final episode this Tuesday.