LIFE

Clean Refillery: Lansing's first low-waste shop has customers 'voting with their dollar'

Kelsey Dantuma

January 26, 2023

Sustainability: a broad term thrown around often in discussion about the environment and climate change. The nitty-gritty of a sustainable lifestyle can seem a challenge, especially considering the small selection if low-waste stores in the greater Lansing area.But Clean Refillery, Lansing's first home and bath refill shop, aims to change that misconception.

MSU

What's the strategy behind MSU's dining hall operation?

Jacob Smith

January 25, 2023

Preparation for the MSU dining halls goes beyond creating a menu months in advance, it's also essential to meet the demands of a wide range of students.

LIFE

Classical cellist Alisa Weilerstein to perform at the Wharton Center

Jaden Beard

January 25, 2023

Classical cellist Alisa Weilerstein is coming to the Wharton Center on Jan. 26, with hopes that that her performance will encourage students to see live music as a "shared experience." 

LIFE

'A different experience': MSU seniors reflect on 'unconventional' last 4 years

Hannah Woehrle

January 25, 2023

While it may have started out normal, this year's seniors' time at MSU was quickly interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."The streets were just empty and barren, there were very few people going anywhere. I mean, it was just very sad,” Bry said.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

‘I do think there’s light at the end of the tunnel,’: Izzo speaks on Hall's injury ahead of Iowa

Melanie Soverinsky

January 24, 2023

Head Coach Tom Izzo discussed Malik Hall's injury and his possible timetable for return in his weekly press conference.

MSU

CAPS receives an influx of MSU students amid ‘holiday aftermath’

Julius Patto

January 24, 2023

Licensed psychologist and CAPS Director Mark Patishnock said students tend to feel overwhelmed this time of year, reporting significant levels of stress, anxiety, depression and isolation.

MICHIGAN

Students share the best comfort food in East Lansing

Maddie Dallas

January 24, 2023

Comfort food, dishes that are normally both high in calories and carbohydrates, can be a way to maintain a more positive mindset when the days start to get gloomy.

MSU

CAPS creates monthly program celebrating women, femmes of color

Julius Patto

January 24, 2023

“It’s a space where you’re not graded, not prepared, and to just be yourself,” CAPS psychologist Yvonne Connelly said. “That is the beauty of it. We have a specific topic, but we touch on it and it depends on the groups needs. We also have lunch to talk and literally take the mask off to eat. We also use expressive art in terms of vision boards and yoga.”

LIFE

What it's like to be sober at MSU

Siya Modi

January 24, 2023

As daunting as it may seem to picture a college experience without alcohol, it is much more common than students seem to think.

LIFE

The 'vanilla girl' aesthetic, white influencers and colorism: students discuss

Dipika Rao

January 24, 2023

Computer science sophomore Jennifer Lee said she thinks these online trends exclude minority groups and perpetuate colorism – as the characteristics of these aesthetics are not easily accessible by people of color.

LIFE

MSU's expungement fair attracts hundreds, helps individuals clear criminal records

Hannah Woehrle

January 23, 2023

MSU's expungement fair attracted hundreds, giving both an opportunity for eligible individuals to remove offenses off their records and for MSU law students to practice using their legal skills.

LIFE

Defining the 'class crush' and its academic influence

PJ Pfeiffer

January 23, 2023

Its 7:30 a.m. Your alarm just went off and you have a decision to make: get ready for your 8 a.m. class or roll over and go back to bed?For some students, this decision might boil down to one factor. Not attendance, not their quiz grade, not their GPA – but the chance of seeing their class crush. 

LIFE

Woman Life Freedom event shows solidarity with Iranians through art

Amalia Medina

January 23, 2023

"We're not fighting with them, and I think that … (this event) is the smallest action that we can take in order to amplify their struggle, their protest," assistant professor of graphic design Parisa Ghaderi said. "They are not voiceless, but they need to be heard.” 

LIFE

Advocates grapple with first Roe v. Wade Day without federal abortion protections

PJ Pfeiffer

January 22, 2023

Jan. 22 marks Roe v. Wade Day, which has historically celebrated the landmark case that gave citizens the federal right to an abortion.Students and advocates for abortion rights say this day is susceptible to looking different than it has in the past – with some believing there is no cause for celebration. 

LIFE

'Still blue, the rest is new': The Blue Man Group to perform at The Wharton Center

Jaden Beard

January 20, 2023

For three days, The Wharton Center is going blue. The Blue Man Group will perform at Cobb Great Hall Friday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 22. 

MSU

Wells Hall Starbucks to move to MSU Library

Jacob Smith

January 20, 2023

The Starbucks in Wells Hall will to the MSU Library next fall to make the most of the space.

MSU

Former AD: Swim and dive team was on chopping block in fall 2019

Alex Walters

January 20, 2023

MSU blamed the cut on COVID-19, but Beekman says facilities costs were fatal to swim and dive in 2019, despite donors’ best efforts.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

'That feeling right there is something that can never be replaced': Kohler records first double-double

Melanie Soverinsky

January 20, 2023

Freshman center Jaxon Kohler collected his first double-double, finishing with a career-high 12 points and 11 rebounds in the team's 70-57 win over Rutgers.

MICHIGAN

Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op looks to ground itself in community

Hannah Holycross

January 20, 2023

October brought the opening of Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op. Now, after being open for around 3 months, the store now accepts food stamps.

MSU

Woodruff, student legal services share priorities at ASMSU meeting

Maddie Dallas

January 20, 2023

After Woodruff's presentation, two attorneys from Student Legal Services shared about the services they offer. Their priority is helping students on campus with legal needs completely free of cost. Their services also as educate students about their own legal issues so they have the skills needed to handle situations on their own.