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Student Commons hosts zine workshop

Student Commons hosts zine workshop

MSU students got creative in the Student Commons this past week. The craft at hand? Zines — an art form historically used as a means of resistance for marginalized communities. Participants gathered last Friday for hands-on learning about the history and process of zine-making. According to event organizer Junie

Community banks connect with students at Jabs networking event

Community banks connect with students at Jabs networking event

The Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship held its first formal “Community Banking Network Night” (CBNN) on Jan. 28 in Jabs Hall. The event was designed for students who are interested in finance, lending, credit analysis and other aspects of community banking, according to its website. Attendees could meet

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

Just inside the double doors of the Procrastinator Theater, condoms, Plan B and educational pamphlets covered a table, welcoming guests to a panel discussion on sexual health. Last Thursday, students, faculty and community members were invited to attend “Sex Ed 2.0: What We Didn’t Learn in High School.

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

Career fair allows former student to bridge art and quantum research

Career fair allows former student to bridge art and quantum research

Career fairs can provide students with opportunities to connect with experts or potential employers in their field. For former MSU art major Jack Schnepf, one of these fairs allowed him to branch out and start working for a quantum research lab. Each semester, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success

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