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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.The evening was led by nationally acclaimed poets Natasha T. Miller and Mahogany L. Browne, and featured additional performances from local poets and MSU students.

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 in his campaign has been met with media controversy due to Piker’s status as an adamant anti-Zionist and contentious leftist streamer on Twitch.

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, self‑worth and the strain of sustaining a queer relationship under public scrutiny and pressure. These themes have opened up discussions about queer visibility, the culture of professional sports and what modern romance can look like.

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 campus: professional fraternities and sororities.These organizations aim to create a community for students who want to develop their careers early in college. Professional chapters offer a structured way to gain those advantages, providing mentorship, skill‑building workshops and networks that extend beyond MSU. 

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.

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 press release.On Sunday of MSU Welcome Week, Lonnie Smith attempted to break up an altercation between his friend and East Lansing resident, Mason Woods, and several other young men outside of Dave’s Hot Chicken. After the police were called, Officer Anthony Lyon deployed pepper spray within inches of their faces. Both men were arrested that night.

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 their careers. Tom Kueny, Paul Vigilanti, Maryann Bohemke, Karl Bohemke and Brad Dlouhy share some of their fondest memories from their time at MSU. 

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 and community members to speak about the ongoing trend of gun violence in schools and the political implications of the shooting. 

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 coach Mel Tucker, students want stability moving forward.

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.Recently, Kennedy visited Lansing. This audio story covers an overview of his address to local voters and clarifies his platform.

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