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The Fledge: How one Lansing community center is helping break the cycle of poverty
Founded by computer scientist Jerry Norris, The Fledge operates as a system designed to support under-resourced individuals by providing essential resources and a launchpad for opportunity. His model — involving the blockchain, punk shows and advocacy — has received attention from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the federal government for helping tens of thousands across the state.
The bug whisperer: MSU's Bug House caretaker tends to insects, worms and a greener future
Entomology junior E Inch is the caretaker of MSU's Bug House. Once they graduate, Inch hopes their research and advocacy work in East Lansing will educate people on how the bugs in their backyard are a big deal for community gardens across the globe.
A cappella group Voctave performing holiday favorites at MSU Wharton Center
A critically-acclaimed a capella group, Voctave, is bringing a festive performance to Michigan State University’s Wharton Center on Dec. 12 with a one-night holiday show.
TikTok influencers, toxic masculinity and representation: MSU students discuss
Throughout November, Tiktok Influencer Prayag Mishra has become a prominent figure of what has become known as the “sassy man apocalypse” on social media. Human biology freshman Isha Alsam said she feels culturally represented by Mishra. “As a Brown person myself, we’re very silly and I love seeing that one side in Brown men,” she said. “There needs to be more of that.”
MSU professor, students reflect on themes of desensitized violence in 'Hunger Games' prequel
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.
