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Impact 89FM News

by Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

Special reports, clips and features from Impact 89FM's news department.

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Episodes

  1. The Revival of Backyard Bands

    How Student Bands are Bringing Live Music to Campus.

  2. ‘Blurred Realities’ poetry slam: MSU poets reflect on truth and creativity

    On April 9, the MSU Museum brought National Poetry Month to life with the “Blurred Realities” poetry slam. Drawing inspiration from the museum’s “Blurred Realities” exhibition, the event encouraged audiences to consider how truth is shaped and distorted in a world of AI and digital manipulation....

  3. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds MSU rally with Hasan Piker and Rep. Lee

    Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed held a campaign rally in MSU’s Anthony Hall on April 7. The event featured prominent leftist and online personality Hasan Piker, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) and MSU student Josh Reformado as guest speakers. El-Sayed’s choice to feature Piker...

  4. What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Love, Identity and Belonging

    Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling novel, “Heated Rivalry” follows NHL stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, long cast as fierce rivals in the public eye while quietly building a secret relationship off the ice. The show shows the evolution of their romance as they navigate their identities,...

  5. How career focused fraternities and sororities are shaping campus culture

    At MSU, Greek life has had a long-lasting impact on campus society and the connections that students make. However, not every student feels drawn to traditional chapters or sees their goals reflected in these organizations. This has led to the growth of a different type of Greek involvement on...

  6. Coalition of student organizations organizes walkout against ICE and DHS

    On Jan. 29, over 1,000 MSU students walked out of their classes and gathered at the Hannah Administration building, despite the 10 degree temperature and brutal wind. The crowd voiced their contempt regarding the recent controversial actions taken by ICE and DHS in Minneapolis.

  7. Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council

    More than a month after the pepper-spraying and arrest of two black men, Lonnie Smith and Mason Woods, both men have filed federal lawsuits against the city of East Lansing—specifically, Police Chief Jennifer Brown and Officer Anthony Lyon – alleging excessive force and libel for a misleading…

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  8. First Residents of Holden Hall Return to Campus and Share MSU Memories

    A group of 12 Spartans returned to Michigan State University's campus for a two-day reunion on September 30 and October 1, marking their 58th anniversary as Holden Hall's second-floor first residents. These Spartans have stayed in touch since 1967, despite dispersing around the country to pursue...

  9. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event, MSU community members share perspectives

    During the first event of Turning Point USA's fall “American Comeback” tour, co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on Utah Valley University campus. After the Feb. 2023 shooting on MSU campus, gun violence remains a pertinent topic for MSU students, leading many students…

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  10. MSU Elects Dr. Guskiewicz as New President

    This past Friday, Michigan State University elected Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz as their new president. Dr. Guskiewicz will serve as Michigan State’s 22nd president and 6th president in six years. Following numerous hardships such as the mass shooting on Feb. 13 and the recent removal of head football...

  11. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Visits Lansing

    Though the presidential election is drawing upon a full year away, candidates have been traveling across the country to continue their campaigns. This includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and nephew of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy....

  12. Two-Minute Drill 12/08/14

    Impact News brings you the information you need to start your week. Find your Two-Minute Drill every Monday, right here at impact89fm.org.

  13. Newscast 4/18/14

    On Friday's newscast: Russian vs.Ukrainian conflict, mass shooting at Jewish Community Center, Lansing man faces 55 years in prison, Spartan Sportswrap, weekend weather report, music update, Lansing Microbrew and Music Festival and an interview from headliner O.A.R.

  14. Newscast 4/4/14

    On Friday's newscast; Japan whaling scandal, shooting at Fort Hood, legalization of marijuana in Lansing, Spartan Sportswrap, weekend weather, local concert update and ASMSU elections.

  15. Newscast 3/21/14

    On this week's newscast: international rape trial, MSU Cedar Village shooting, local music report, Spartan Sportswrap, weekend weather report.

  16. Newscast 3/14/14

    On Friday's newscast; unrest in Ukraine, tragedy at SXSW in Austin, local music update, Mid-Michigan's weekend weather report, power outage aftermath and the Spartan Sportswrap.

  17. Newscast 2/21/14

    On Friday's newscast; protests in Ukraine and Venezuela, Native American tribe threaten by toxic waste, suspect in Cedar Village shooting arraigned, local weekend weather, Spartan Sportswrap, music news and concert update and Impact 89FM turns 25.

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