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MSU seniors share bucket list items to achieve before graduation
For underclassmen, the end of the spring semester usually signals the start of summer break and time away from their studies. However, for current seniors, the end of the spring semester means graduation and the close of their undergraduate career. With graduation just around the corner, some seniors choose to create a bucket list, compiling a multitude of must-do items before May.
2026 Oscars sparks discussion about students' interest in award shows
On Sunday, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will take place in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The Oscars is a prestigious, annual awards ceremony that celebrates and honors achievements in the film industry. Categories range from ‘Actor in a Leading Role’ to ‘Film Editing’. Popular nominations this year include ‘Marty Supreme’, which has a total of nine nominations, and ‘Sinners’, with a total of 16 nominations. However, statistics show that Generation Z is less likely to tune in to the live showing of award shows in general, compared to other generations. Instead, they are more likely to find other avenues to express their interest.
MSU professor paves the way for future astronomers
When looking up into the night sky, the black canvas is usually filled with an array of lights and patterns. To an ordinary person, these patterns may not seem too intriguing or even garner a second look. But for professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Laura Chomiuk, these lights, and astrophysics as a whole, make up her entire life.
Lansing celebrates 7th annual ‘Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival’
On Saturday, March 8, the 7th annual ‘Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival’ took place in Old Town Lansing. Filled with events like beard contests and the ‘Feats of Strength’ competition, the festival attracted attendees from all over.
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.
