EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Do companies still use sex appeal in marketing? MSU experts weigh in

Hannah Holycross

December 4, 2023

Over the years, "sexual" marketing became more widespread, starting with tobacco companies but slowly moving on to others industries like clothing and appliances. While many may think that sexually suggestive ads would have gone down the drain in light of social issues like the #MeToo Movement, it turns out the concept is still very much alive ... it’s just taken on a new form. 

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Active violence training now available, 'strongly recommended' for MSU community

Theo Scheer

December 4, 2023

Active violence intruder training is now available, ten months after MSU's mass shooting on Feb. 13. The training, which is optional, explains how to respond during an active violence situation.

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Starbucks MSU Main Library location set to open in January following delays

Owen McCarthy

December 4, 2023

The Starbucks Main Library location is set to open for the spring semester — a semester later than initially planned.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU Pavilion hosts Winterland Classic Dog Show

Hannah Holycross

December 3, 2023

Over 1,300 dogs and their owners gathered at the Michigan State University Pavilion this weekend for the annual Winterland Classic Dog Show Cluster. The show, hosted by the Ingham County Kennel Club, has been going on over 75 years and held in the MSU Pavilion since the building opened in 1996. 

STUDENTS

MSU freshmen share safety fears, navigating campus after shooting

Jack Williams

December 3, 2023

After the Feb. 13 shooting on Michigan State University's campus, the university added multiple security updates around campus. However, for many freshman and new students, shooting fears go beyond university intervention and point to a larger, political, issue of gun violence in America.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

UAB hosts 60th annual arts and crafts show at MSU Union

Kaspar Haehnle

December 3, 2023

The University Activities Board hosted its 60th annual winter arts and crafts show in the MSU Union Building on Saturday and Sunday. Vendors from across the state attended with the hopes to grow their business and sell their products, while community members attended to purchase holiday gifts, decorations, tasty treats and more.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Musical artists, experts discuss hip-hop and Black culture at MSU School of Journalism event

Luke Joseph

December 1, 2023

The Michigan State University School of Journalism hosted "Uplifting Voices, Empowering Communities," an event discussing the prominence of hip-hop and Black culture, as well as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Organized by journalism Assistant Professor Dr. Christina L. Myers, the event took place in communication arts and science building's WKAR studio. 

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Everything you need to know about fall commencement 2023

Owen McCarthy

November 30, 2023

The 2023 fall commencement ceremonies to honor MSU graduates will be held on Dec. 15 and 16 at the Breslin Center. Here’s everything you need to know.

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MSU Serling Institute hosts panel to discuss Israel-Palestine history and avenues for peace

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

November 30, 2023

The MSU Serling Institute and Muslim Studies Program held a panel on Wednesday night to discuss the history of Israel and Palestine, past attempts at peace, and potential avenues for sustained peace between the two nations.

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Deadline to request Credit-No Credit extended until Dec. 8

Ridhima Kodali

November 30, 2023

Michigan State University students now have until Dec. 8, 2023, to request a "Credit-No Credit" grade for courses that do not fulfill major or general education requirements for this semester. This was formally announced on the university's advising page, last updated Nov. 17. Here is some more information about why this was instituted and how it affects students. 

COMMUNITY

Native American Heritage Month celebrates community, highlights issues within MSU

Kaspar Haehnle

November 30, 2023

November is Native American Heritage month, and with different events and programming taking place around campus, some community members of MSU feel that the university itself needs to do a better job to support the Native people and organizations. Ranging from things like the lack of recognition of the land grant, lack of funding and lack of support as a whole, community members look to change the treatment and role of Indigenous people at MSU.

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UNC chancellor said he’ll only take MSU presidency if board promises not to interfere

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

November 29, 2023

“If I were fortunate to be selected as the next president, I would only accept the role if I were given the opportunity to lead (MSU) without undue interference; instead, leading in a trusted partnership with the trustees, faculty, and staff," Guskiewicz wrote in the statements.

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MSU board spent over $100,000 keeping rest of Gupta investigation secret

Alex Walters

November 29, 2023

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees spent over $100,000 in legal fees this summer fighting a subpoena for additional information relating to their investigation into the removal of controversial former business dean Sanjay Gupta. 

MICHIGAN

Kathy Wilbur, staple of MSU community and state government, dies at 70

Owen McCarthy

November 28, 2023

Kathy Wilbur, 70, the first woman to direct three state of Michigan departments and a fixture of the MSU community, died Sunday morning.

BUSINESS

Lansing businesses navigate the holiday season after the pandemic

Gabrielle Yeary

November 28, 2023

Holiday season is one of the most impactful seasons for small businesses, and with COVID-19 finally calming down, it’s more important than ever that these businesses receive heavy amounts of online support and foot traffic to keep doors open.

HEALTH

The science behind sleep habits and how college students can improve them

Kaspar Haehnle

November 27, 2023

Many MSU students struggle with maintaining healthy sleep habits. Students and an expert weighed in on the causes and consequences for poor sleep, and how to fix it.

COMMUNITY

MSU Jewish community faces grief, antisemitism as turmoil continues in the Middle East

Theo Scheer

November 24, 2023

MSU's Jewish students and faculty are grieving and have come together as a community amid violence in the Middle East.

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Dining options made available to students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break

Willow Symonds

November 22, 2023

Students staying on MSU's campus will have on-campus dining options for the first time this Thanksgiving break. Food will be available at Kellogg and Owen Hall at various times and dates throughout break.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU professor, students reflect on themes of desensitized violence in 'Hunger Games' prequel

Daniel Schoenherr

November 21, 2023

When MSU political science sophomore Katie Williams went to see "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," she found herself terrified during violent and suspenseful scenes. MSU urban journalism professor Danielle Brown said this is because people are often drawn to violent media.

STUDENTS

What makes an artist worthy of a Grammy? MSU students share their answers

Liam Clymer

November 21, 2023

Students at Michigan State University discuss what makes an artist's work significant following the release of the 2024 Grammy nominations.