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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU UAB hosts Lunar New Year celebration

On Thursday, Jan. 30, guests gathered at the MSU Union to attend the "Moon & Mingle: Lunar New Year Celebration." Hosted by MSU’s UAB, attendees were encouraged to celebrate by creating cultural crafts, trying new food and watching "Crazy Rich Asians."

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Time For Three, Okemos High School students perform at Wharton Center

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts welcomed a Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three. The ensemble combined different genres of music and instruments, along with a hint of comedy, to deliver a performance that left audience members with an experience to remember. The show also featured student musicians from Okemos High School.

MICHIGAN

People protest Trump's actions at Lansing capitol building

At noon Wednesday, protesters gathered at the capitol building in Lansing to protest the actions of President Trump. With minimal organization through social media, the protesters held signs reading several different slogans on topics ranging from transgender rights to economic grievances.

COMMUNITY

A guide to thrifting near MSU

University students often want to get new things while being on a budget, making secondhand stores the perfect shopping grounds. The Lansing and East Lansing area has a variety of thrift stores for MSU students to explore.

MSU

Federal funding freeze won’t affect financial aid, MSU says

A memo released by the White House's budget office late Monday night calls for freezing all federal grants and loans implicated by President Trump's recent executive orders and directives. Financial aid for students appears to be exempt from the funding freeze, and MSU is telling researchers to continue work unless directed otherwise.

COMMUNITY

Public art provides a sense of place, community

The East Lansing Public Arts Commission and the Public Art on Campus Committee work to ensure that public art installations are a part of construction or development projects in East Lansing and on MSU's campus. These groups aim to incorporate public art in order to provide a sense of community, provoke thought and elicit emotions.

ENVIRONMENT

Weir on MSU’s campus faces possible removal

MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is seeking a grant from the DNR to remove the weir, a low-rise barrier built across the Red Cedar River to control the flow of water. The weir no longer serves a purpose, and is increasing flood risks.