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Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

As political polarization intensifies across social media and on college campuses, many students are disengaging — not because they don’t care, but because they feel overwhelmed by the noise. When keeping up with national politics feels more exhausting than empowering, civic engagement offers students a way to remain politically present

AI is Changing the Way We Practice Science — And That’s a Good Thing

For most of human history, we have used writing to document meaning. While our tools to do so have evolved, it has always taken our spirit — and hands — to write our experiences into existence. Soon, however, AI could be doing it for us. The benefits of AI are overshadowed by

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

A children’s science fair brought families to campus last Thursday evening for interactive demonstrations and outreach led by MSU science departments and community organizations. The event featured a range of science activities designed to engage participants through touch, experimentation and conversation. Stations were hosted by educators, graduate students and

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

I was labeled physically disabled when I left the hospital after having back surgery at the age of 12. Within six weeks, I was back in middle school. Today, I am thriving at MSU and enjoying activities such as hiking, fishing and digging up dinosaurs, with my only accommodation being

Change Fueled Campus Frustration, Not Canvas

Change Fueled Campus Frustration, Not Canvas

Last fall, Desire 2 Learn (D2L) Brightspace, a widely beloved academic platform, was replaced by Canvas, sparking complaints and confusion among students and faculty. This frustration, however, is likely a result of our natural tendency to overreact when faced with change, and does not reflect the merits or drawbacks of

Students Against Genocide calls on MSU to cut ties with Metrea, Reveal Technology

Students Against Genocide calls on MSU to cut ties with Metrea, Reveal Technology

Students Against Genocide (SAG) is calling on MSU to cut ties with companies on its Innovation Campus that conduct military and mass surveillance technology research and development, including Metrea Spectrum Operations and Reveal Technology. The campaign, which has included protests, tabling and petition circulation, officially launched two weeks ago. According

Semester-long storytelling program takes root in the Student Commons

A new storytelling showcase is in the works at the Student Commons. Participants are invited to write, refine, practice and eventually perform monologues, with no previous experience required. The Common Voices Student Storytelling Program was started by Sophia Bielsky, the director of the Student Commons, and Lindsey Appell, the assistant