Recent Articles
Reality television sparks conversation on recent popularity, parasocial relationships
Reality television, known for its abundance of drama and unpredictable nature, has recently found its way into mainstream television once again. First gaining popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with "The Real World" and "Survivor," reality television introduced a new type of show structure.
Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program
From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.
"Heated Rivalry" sparks discussion surrounding LGBTQIA+ representation
Released in November 2025, the book-to-screen adaptation Heated Rivalry has taken the world by storm, capturing widespread attention on platforms like social media. Heated Rivalry, originally a romance novel written by Rachel Reid as the second book in her “Game Changers” series, follows two rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, and their secret, enemies-to-lovers long-term relationship. The show explores queer relationships in a typically hyper-masculine setting, where heteronormativity is what is generally accepted.
Lansing hosts first Olive Burger Week
From Jan. 23 - 31, Lansing’s first Olive Burger Week will take place in various participating local restaurants. Dubbed as the Olive Burger Capital, Lansing restaurants will celebrate by providing customers with their own unique takes on the classic olive burger. Co-hosted by Lansing Foodies and Lansing 5:01, Olive Burger Week will feature a variety of local restaurants.
MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance
Back in July, Michigan State University’s Interim Director of Film Studies Pete Johnston competed on “Jeopardy!” for the first time. Now, he’s back again for another shot at first place.
