||| (\ / |h ! 11 e ® j IT' 1 | \l ,v! , j " ' ¡1 I A 1 ';|| ,7-A 1 1 J 1 !*\| \ | j i 1 j 1 ■ i ' : 1 SFartan excellence and our will to mike a difference are making a better tomorrow for all. \Ve7re driving discoveries to address global challenges, educating the next generation of lel 2VJi g n i n n 11 &d boog ys 1 q ee nsJssd 13v3n p jdgif ll'ysrii smi 81O103 U8M iol gniwoig q33>l xniw oJ bnuodf miv b rii A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Trigger warning: mention of sexual assault Fellow Spartans, It's great to meet you, if I haven't had the pleasure already. My name is Georgia Frost (she/her) and I am the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) and Student Body President here at Michigan State./I study International Relations and Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy in the James Madison College. I hope you have gotten the chance to experience what MSU has to offer you. This institution is built on unparalleled quality of education, a common purpose to reach higher and do better, and a community that supports and encourages one another. Some of you may have heard from me at convocation that this was not the sentiment I had of Michigan State coming to school here. As a woman, I was terrified. Michigan State was attempting to restore some sense of justice and progress after the Nasser crisis several years ago. Throughout my process of applying to attend school here, Michigan State was trying to rebuild with principally interim leaders, a campus shackled by distrust and a lack of safety, and an environment that did not support populations most vulnerable to sexual crimes. Upon arrival to campus and engagement with student government work here, it was clear that Michigan State was still in the process of rebuilding itself. I came to school while university leadership continued to shift, and there were few reliable allies in our school's administration. After a consdiderable amount of time, Michigan State eventually identified and brought in Provost Teresa Woodruff and President Samuel Stanley, who have employed their tremendous leadership abilities to work towards genuine campus healing and a community of support. That being said, many of our significant campus culture shifts — including this one — have come from student advocates. While being part time, full time or graduate students, students have also taken on the roles of leaders, activists, and community-builders. This may not have been their intention when they came to Michigan State. Instead, many students have adapted because of the circumstances before them. Their strength, boldness, and empathy for their fellow students are unparalleled, and I have had the pleasure of making many of their acquaintances during my time here. Seeing how MSU community members rose to the challenge in front of them makes me exceedingly confident that Spartans have the ability to call out injustice when they see it, and will act on it. The inspiration I have taken from others here will propel me into my future with the same utility as my degree, and I am incredibly excited for each and every one of you to experience that during your time here as well. Go Green! Of my utmost sincerity, Georgia Frost The Associated Students of Michigan State University is the undergraduate Student Government of Michigan State. Our mission is to enhance our individual and collective student experience through education, empowerment, and advocacy by dedication to the needs and interests of students. During the 2020-2021 academic year, ASMSU worked hard to fulfill this mission by maintaining services for the undergraduate student body population. If you would like to know more about ASMSU's services, please visit asmsu.msu.edu and see the Services tab for more information. SAFE RIDE PROGRAM Safe ride is a service provided to members of the Michigan State University community as a safe and free alternative to walking alone after dark. University Safe Ride programs are proven to reduce assault-related dangers and drunk driving both on and off campus.® READERSHIP PROGRAM In a world where education and career opportunities are more competitive than ever, obtaining broader perspectives on a variety of global issues and business topics is a necessity. To fulfill this need, ASMSU provides all MSU undergraduate students with free access to newspapers digitally including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal. STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES & STUDENT RIGHTS ADVOCATES Student Legal Services is a student government sponsored program that provides FREE legal services for all eligible Michigan State University students through a private law firm consisting of attorneys, legal interns, and support staff. Our office provides students with advice and representation regarding a wide range of legal issues including criminal misdemeanors, civil infractions, landlord-tenant matters, traffic offenses, and much more. REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION FUNDING Provided funding during the 2021 -2022 academic year to many organizations. ICLICKER AND GRAPHING CALCULATOR RENTAL PROGRAM Each semester, ASMSU rents out ¡Clickers, graphing, and simple calculators to tax-paying MSU Undergraduate Students. Rentals are completely free and require no deposit. To rent an asset through our front office, please bring a valid Student ID to the ASMSU Engagement Office (Room 307 Student Services Building) to check an asset out. 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From practice tests, online courses, and study materials, to tutoring services and live events- all MSU students have the opportunity to participate at lower rates. -7 yearbooks dating back to the early 1 900s, when the book In the Red Cedar Log office, sits a bookshelf filled with was still called the Wolverine. In August of 2021, I sat in that office flipping through them, searching for inspiration for this book. In another year marred by the COVID-1 9 pandemic, it was refreshing to see maskless faces gathering in classes and extracurricular. But as refreshing as it was, it was easy to notice the lack of Black faces in these pictures, or the absence of LGBTQ+ groups or celebrations of non-Christian holidays. So, I think Michigan State University is even better now. It's better because of us — the students who have built up a community and pushed for progress, even when tradition attempted to hold strong. Our campus is more inclusive than it's ever been, with groups like MSU HOUS throwing LGBTQ+ events that honor the history of drag, and the Black Student Alliance hosting their annual pageant to celebrate Blackness. We have a brave movement of survivors, who, in speaking up, are making this university better for the next generation. Despite instances of hate on our campus, many of us came together to call these events what they were — disgusting and intolerable. With this year's Red Cedar Log, my staff and I tried to capture the movements and the moments that students created for themselves. In times where it felt like the university was only looking out for itself, we took care of each other. We gathered, smiles underneath our masks, to enjoy the moments that we could. I wanted the yearbook to reflect this, how gathering could be an act of protest against an administration that left us feeling cast aside. As many editors in chief before me have said, the Red Cedar Log is a history book. I want this book to tell the history of a student body who pushed back, who cared for each other, who wanted their school to do better — who demanded it. While I hope this book serves as a history for all, I know there are areas where the Red Cedar Log can and will continue to improve. I hope that there is more diversity in each volume, so everyone can see themselves in one of these stories. As future editors look back on this book, I hope they look up from these pages, like I did in August, and see a campus that has continued to progress because of us — because of Spartans who continue to question what has always been taken as tradition. Hope O'Dell Editor-in-Chief 2022 The Red Cedar Log A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hope O'Dell addresses the Michigan State Community. PHOTO: ALEXIS YANG 4LEXA PIERZYNSKI Varsity Sports T06 Colleges Culture & Events Clubs & Student Groups Seniors HI 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 50-53 54-61 62-63 FEM FEST SOPHOMORES FIRST TIME ON CAMPUS SPARTICIPATION SCOOTERS NEW STEM BUILDING ZEKE THE WONDERDOG DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DWALI NIGHT NETFLIX SHOWS MURALS OF EAST LANSING GAME DAY FASHION HOMECOMING IZZONE CAMPOUT MSU IN THE WINTER MSU THROUGH THE EDITORS EYES OXFORD VIGIL A SPACE TO APPRECIATE Students and staff celebrated feminism through art at the Union. to ■ he MSU Union ballroom was the brim with Part concert, part poetry celebrating students and feminism through filled staff art. reading, part exhibit, with the disco ball spinning, ballroom was full by the time the show started. "One of our core values is a space to share art and feminism in art," said Shields. "That space being in person feels real and genuine and connected." 2021 's Fern Fest was an impactful event. Lexie Hampton, a senior majoring in GiGi Shannon, a senior economics major, attended and planned the event and said that public policy, said there was a willingness to be in a space together once again. this first in-person Fern Fest was a success. "Just a space to be heard, to be seen, and to "I think it went as well as we all could have imagined or hoped for," said Shannon. "Turnout be validated by people who also take common interest in your creations," Hampton said. was great. I loved all of the artists and the energy. Creating and sharing creative spaces fits squarely Everyone was so inclusive and respectful. within both WOCO's and WSS's goals. Many Everything we dreamed Fern Fest to be, it was." organizersagreedthatsimplygiving a platform to With an in-person event at the start of the school year, Fern Fest organizers naturally worried about attendance. Shannon emphasized how happy they were to be able to hold this event in person. "I think also it was exciting for me to be able to tell people, 'Yes, we have an event, you should come to it physically/" said Shannon. "The energy is just different, you can't reproduce that same JUST A SPACE TO BE HEARD. TO BE SEEN. AND TO BE VALIDATED BY PEOPLE WHO ALSO TAKE COMMON INTEREST IN YOUR CREATIONS. kind of energy we had tonight over a screen." creative women constituted a successful evening. The evening represented a collaboration between the Women's Council (WOCO), WOCO President Dani James, a senior studying human capital and society, echoed this feeling. Women's Student Services (WSS) and "We love to encourage people with feminism WBDM Impact. The groups brought and through different mediums," said James. student volunteers to help at Fern Fest. "We have events that we do, like this, through "I am really proud of the students for coordinating our first in-person event," said Emily Shields, a graduate student studying art. We [also] do a lot of informational meetings. We just love to spread feminism, positivity, equity, and everything in-between." student affairs administration. "This was our re­ Shields agreed with James, stating that entry into the world." the event's openness and focus on Clearly, she was not the only one inspired. The honesty, made it a valuable experience. C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : . . J T T T T A N D U T C H Gigi Shannon is a senior at MSU. They helped plan the Fem Fest event, which was held virtually last year. Lexie Hampton is a senior at Michigan State. She served on the planning committee for Fem Fest, and is also involved in the Women*s Student Services Council. "\ think Fem Fest is important because it is a "I think that having an event likb this right off student-led space to celebrate, feminism in the the bat of the school year for nevf students who arts/' Shields said. "It's not exclusive to one group are like-minded with rWSS and WOCO, it's of people or specific to one art medium. We had really reassuring for them," said Shannon. "They several different forms of art, participants along feel like they are in the right place and there the gender spectrum and attendees from so many is a group of people here to support them." different MSU communities. The art our student participants shared was raw, honest and personal. They saw Fem Fest as the space we intended, a place to be supported and celebrated." Even behind the masks, it was plain to see, people were smiling. Coming together to appreciate feminist art and artists helped remind many of them what it felt like to belong bn a cbmpus, More than anything the night built all while under the glow of the disco ball. momentum for the women's groups. SOMETHING NEW • MSU sophomores reflected on their experiences living on campus for • the first time. Sophomore Jared year of in-person o science and chemi: Isotope Beams. C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A M E ' ' D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H fall semester sophomore year because we've been here The start of the 2021 of students could marked the moment when thousands finally experience an in-person semester at MSU for the first time. Many sophomores were denied this their first year, due to the coronavirus. before, we've done classes, it's just a new setting, which is a fun new experience." That sentiment was not shared by every sophomore. Jared Bloch, a second-year computer science and chemistry major, had a Natalia Khoshnam, a second-year arts differentfeeling about hisfirstyear on campus. and humanities major, was finally living on campus after a year of living in her home state of Colorado. MSU's landscape amazed her. "You could say we have mole in common with freshmen because we both haven't been on campus before, but I feel like we have "I was surprised by how green everything had that experience of having online virtual is, even beyond the university's colors," classesand gotto experience them and online Khoshnam said. "It's genuinely such events," Bloch said. "Many freshmen don't a lush green place which is amazing. know that hardship of having online classes, Colorado is beautiful in its own respect, and weren't able to connect to other students but it's very dry there. We don't really because they were still in high school." have the lush landscape that we have here. I'm just looking out the window and I'm amazed that the trees are so pretty." Living on campus is a different experience than attending virtual sessions in a bedroom. Classes can feel more active and lively, depending on how it is taught and where it is located. Second-year political science and economics major David Koster considered how in- person classes differed from virtual ones. I WAS SURPRISED BY HOW GREEN EVERYTHING IS. EVEN BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY S COLORS." The transition from online classes to in- person classes and living oil campus was difficult for some students, Ibut there was "[In-person class] makes the material easier excitement in the air for freshmen and to understand and comprehend because sophomores to get to experience college life. you're getting it in a live audience, where you can see the professor's reactions such as their hand movements and expressions," Koster said. "You also have classmates around you so there's a greater ability to connect over the material and react and learn at the moment, instead of trying to like teach yourself at home." "Just getting to explore campus, and being here in the physical space, even though I still do have virtual classes, really makes that difference when it comes to bonding with people," Khoshnam said. "Even if I am virtual for my classes, I can still get to know people and go hang out with them on or around campus, which For sophomores, living on campusforthe first I think is -really nice. I'm really excited to time and learning all the intricacies of campus get to 'Know more people on campus." life made some students feel like a freshman. With two groups of students, freshmen and "It feels like freshman year in the sense that sophomores, that arrived on campus for the there are so many new things to experience first time, they bonded together and helped like in-person classes in a lecture hall where each other figure out bus routes, balancing you actually see your professor," Koster their schedules and trying out the different said. "There's definitely a feeling that we dining halls. With all the confusion came are freshmen again, but it also feels like a unity between sophomores and freshmen. 21 S^ARTICIPATION k A stud|Qndjumpsto r Hmed a iirtle t< Students smile together as they eat in Cherry Lane Field. Every year, students arrive at Sparfrcipation for an amazing night with food, people and RSOs. ■R9 Sai Ramesh and Kevin Su slthey invite sii involved with the Spartan T|ters. Spartan help students improve their ppeaking skills, tions, and join Biiityj^ leader At Sparticipation, MSU Bri„i. -lub dpmrnslr simple steps to interested stj Spartan Breci breakers at provided a space for all Camp Kesem at MSU passionately promotes their chapter to new and returning students. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community that supports children with parents that have cancer. IRiSi m ;'v 11 - New students sign up for additional information at the are interested in. Sparticipation has been one of the biggest annual events on campus for new students, and is one of the A studied jumps to reach a frisbee at a demonstration. A |.me(j a circle to watch and possibly challenge ! the high jump. H mm (evin Su slthey invite students to get Spartan Titers. Spartan Toastmasters >ve their ppeaking skills, create connec- and join cunity of leaders. erested stifSpartan Breakers ha te for all !§ breakers at MSU. TRANSPORTATION ADJACENT • Scooters around campus have grown in popularity, but divide opinions. V ■■■ 'V;1. « ■ The QR code of a Spin scooter. Many electric scooter apps have easy payment methods within the app. scooters have been dotted around civil engineering major, said. "You're technically Electric campus for a number of years now. Brands supposed to ride them on the road, but when do like Bird and Lime have burned themselves you ever see them on the road? The scooters don't into our collective memory. Now Michigan go over 15 miles per hour. You have potholes State has an official sanctioned brand: Spin, and buses. I'll take my chances on the sidewalk." After a short ban on the scooters, Michigan State Kaminski had good reason to suspect the scooters. locked Spin in as an exclusive scooter partner. This year the orange Spin scooters became ubiquitous on campus for better or worse. For some students, it represented an easy and efficient SCOOTERS. YOU JUST RIDE [UNTIL] YOU FLY OFF." A regular rider, Kaminski uied to get to class daily on the Sjein scooters. One day during Ihe fall semester; Kaminski was ¡hit by a car while riding a scooter and it profoundly changed his view of the Spin service. "It was to get to class," Kaminski said. "I used them for like a wejek. Walking, that takes a long time. Biking takes a lot of work. Scooters, you just ride [until] you fly off." Veronica Wirth, a junior nutritional science major. transportation option. For others, the scooters were a common annoyance, or even a threat. "They're dangerous," Joey Kaminski, a junior 24 C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : J I È L J A N D L f F C H A group of Spin scooters congregate outside of The Union. Electric scooters have gained popularity lately as an easy method of transportation around campus. said her issue with the scooters was less about their Despite these benefits, these scooters were not dangers and more about their impracticalities. a perfect transportation solution. The scooters the middle of the themselves presented annoying issues for users. rude/' Wirth said. "Parking has been a personal challenge for me on While the scooters were supposed to be kept in specific spots, they were often found littered around East Lansing. At one dollar per ride, and extra for every minute on the scooter, some students found regularly using them to be cost prohibitive. campus," said Vanduinen. "¡1 have had instance^ where I am running late to catch a bus and have had to utilize the Spin scooters to prevent/fhyself from missing the departure, however, because parking is scarce I have had many difficulties making it to my destination on time. My suggestion "They'rejustintheway,andthey'reexpensive,"Wirthsaid. for change would be to create more parking areas accessible on campus to prevent this from occurring." Obviously the scooters had some utility. Students rode to class on cold mornings to avoid walking, For some students these benefits weren't and the scooters made a massive campus enough to get them to step on the scooters. a little more manageable. They have also made crowded CATA buses a little bit safer. "No, I don't want to have a debit or credit card linked to them anymore," Kaminski |said. "The wheel was "I do believe that they are a useful and inexpensive tool at a forty-five degree angle [after the accident]." that is available to students," Rachel Vanduinen, a junior nutritional science major, said. "They also provide an individualistic transportation system for getting around East Lansing, and because of the flexibility available, this helps eliminate the need for more obscure public transit routes. I also believe that it eliminates the need for certain individuals to ride the campus CATA system, thus helping with social distancing on bus routes." Whether students liked the scooters or had a disdain for them, the orange Spins were there to stay. The occasionally s clunky, occasionally dangerous and always available scooters were all around campus. They offered an alternative form of transportation for students to get to class on time, to Grand River to buy |ome Chipotle or even just to enjoy a nice ride along the Red Cedar River. BUILDING THE FUTURE An old power plant on campus gets a new life as a space , for students. testament to Michigan's engineering and The Shaw Lane Power Plant at MSU was a innovation. Although decommissioned in 1 975,the 73-year-old landmarkhasbeen reborn. The building that used to power the campus now gave Spartans the power to innovate, share and expand their knowledge through science, technology, engineering, and math. The project was authorized in 2015 and construction began in 2018. Now finally, after years of development, the building was opened to the public in the summer of 2021. compressed," Edwards said. "The new building is more open and well lit. The Sparty's is great with so many options, like the Starbucks and mochi. It is really beautiful." For some students, the feeling was more than the physical space. For some, the new building provided a unique experience one cannot find anywhere else on campus. Skyler Benczarski, a second-year biosystems major, talked about the immersive experience of entering the STEM building. As a whole new building to explore, the STEM building was full The STEM building was built to house of modern design choices and hasn't seen the undergraduate labs, study areas, and wearandtearof older buildings. In a sense, itwas an open space called the Workshop, what students expected from a campus building. which houses Sparty's and Starbucks. Mitchell Lord, a third-year human biology major and undergraduate learning assistant for a class at the STEM building, had much to say on the appearance of the new building. "It's designed to look old," Lord said. "The study areas have really cool seating and the theme is meantto beolderwith rustyartandold mechanical details. I think it is nice to see something new on campus."Many classes that would have been held in the older chemistry and other science buildings have been moved to the new IT WAS REFRESHING AND MODERN. BUT THERE WAS THIS WHOLE STEAMPUNK VIBE. EVERYTHING LOOKED VERY INDUSTRIAL BUT THERE WERE STILL THESE SECLUDED STUDY SPACES AND WELL-LIT AREAS' When I first went into the building, I was very impressed," Benczarski said. "There wasn't that musty smell you find in the older buildings. It was refreshing and modern, but there was STEM building. Not only does this free up this whole steampunk vibe. Everything looked space for those older classrooms, but more very industrial, but there were still these and more students could now experience secluded study spaces and well-lit areas." the great features of the new building. The new STEM building illustrated how Kayla Edwards, a third-year psychology major, valuable modern technology and buildings commented on the improvements the new are to showcase how impressive MSU's building had in comparison to the older buildings. campus is. Students loved to see all the \The older buildings are smaller and more amazing features and innovative ways MSU could build on their college experience. C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I D E S I G N : . 1 1 0 , 1 A N D U T C H The New STEM building stands proud on Shaw Lane. The building was recently opened and incorporated different aspects from the old Shaw Power Plant. Junior psychology major Kayla Edwards, stands outside the glass walls on the new STEM learning center on campus. Kayla is one of the many students who enjoy spending time in the building's study spaces between classes. Mitch Lord, a junior studying human biology, is one of.... students who enjoys the new STEM building. ZEKE THE WONDERDOG MSU students reflect on the history and impact of the frisbee-catching wonder. Zeke anxiously yellow labrador with a great trick. A runner-up in the In the late 1 970s, MSU student Gary Eisenberg had a world championship for frisbee dog competitions, MSU noticed the dog's fame and asked Gary and his dog Zeke to perform at a home football game. Zeke the Wonderdog and Gary performed at games, events, and socials until 1 984 when Zeke retired due to ill health. Following Zeke's retirement, another dog, Keze, was promoted as a follow-up but died after her first season. Eisenberg retired from dog shows soon after. It wasn't until 2001 when Zeke was revisited. A competition was held and the winning dog was Dexter, a black lab who belonged to Jim and Terri Foley, who had a passion fordog training. Zeke II was unveiled in 2002, of Zeke. Currently, Buckshot holds the title of Zeke V. Jim Foley, the current caretaker of Zeke V, spoke on become the the best training each dog undergoes to they can be. frisbee catcher "I was guided by Gary Eisenberg, and I followed a water dog book as a foundation," Jim Foley said. |l replace the word duck with a frisbee. So I trained [the dogs] in duck commands and in the water. You know he's got it when he comes back pretty straight. I taught him to cut left or cut right and to leap." But Zeke V's life wasn't only training, as a goodwill ambassador of MSU, each Zeke could be seen playing and performing at many events around the country. and since then many dogs have taken up the mantle "We do a lot of volunteer work," Jim Foley said. "If 28 term il ill mm ; - SI BBBHB w m m While celebrating a touchdown Zeke flies through the air to show off his skills. Students always highly anticipate watching Zeke perform during football games. ISP" m m mm students want Zeke to come to the dorm, we try provides a common adoration from all the |to do that. We try and bring him to the student students whether we're winning or losing." section as much as possible too. Every Zeke was different, buttheyall love the crowd and attention." So why do people love Zeke? Outside of the obvious cute factor. Third-year economics major Audrey Short recalled her first time seeing Zeke on the field. "He was at the first football game I went to as a freshman," Short said. ' "Zeke is "People come to school and they miss their cute and keeps up the sense of school dogs and Zeke kind of fills that void for them," spirit in all situations and events. It's a nice Terri Foley said. "I also think it's another piece break from the stressfulness of the games." of entertainment that students can really cheer for. It's like Sparty, another mascot of sorts." ZEKE PROVIDES A COMMON ADORATION FROM ALL THE STUDENTS WHETHER WE RE WINNING OR LOSING. Cailyn Catoni, a third-year neuroscience major, also spoke to the popularity of Zeke at MSU. Zeke V had spent a long time away from MSU crowds following the shut down of in- person classes, but on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the MSU v. Youngstown football game, he finally got to see the crowd again. "We've been under a no-contact order with students and that killed us," Jim Foley said, "I was so happy. Zeke's ready to go. Once he saw the environment and the tunnel to the field, it all looked very familiar. When I first started, it was just an honor and I really figured I'd do it for a year or two. I had quite no idea what this was "Fie is innocent and adds warmth and a going to turn into, and I'm here, I'm still going." sense of unity to campus," Catoni said. "Zeke C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I i P H O T O : A L E X A P l E R Z Y N S K l & S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M Ä R T l I l UA8 and CRU hosted a Day of the Dead celebration at the Union where students received free stickers, t-shirts and food. Participants were also able to get their face painted and watch diffrent celebratory performances. DAY OF THE DEAD DRIVING OUT THE DARKNESS The Undergraduate International Indian Student Association sought to bring students together and celebrate Diwd Many students arrived to the Diwali celebration by UIISA in traditional wear. The festival of lights event offered food, a photo wall, music, games and a night of dancing. In was and the packed Union Ballroom, every face called the 'mentor-mentee' program wherein jwe smiling on Nov. 5. Dressed splendidly set up freshmen with senior- year students who help surrounded by friends, members of the them as they navigate resources here at MSU." Undergraduate International Indian Student Association (UIISA) celebrated Diwali. For many Indian students, Diwali could mean homesickness from being far away from family on a major holiday. However, with familiar foods and music, UIISA Students from India often find Diwali a challenging time of year. Club Vice President Ishitta Vasudevan, a senior neuroscience major, described the importance of Diwali. aimed to create a family feeling at Michigan State. "Today is Diwali, it's one of the biggest Hindu While their group was open for everyone, UIISA's primary goal was to serve international Indian students in their time at Michigan State. UIISA Events Coordinator Aman Todi, a sophomore computer science major, explained the group's mentality. "We especially support undergraduates who come in from India," Todi said. "We tell them how to get their visa, how to settle down in college. We also organize festivals in India," Vasudevan said. "It's the festival of lights. The main concept of Diwali is that there should not be any darkness anywhere. In India the streets are everywhere lit up, everything: is completely lit up. They have firecrackers, people dress up, they eat good food and play card games." Alexander Fos, a senior economics major, wanted to use Diwali to create a community for all students. events such as this one. We also have a program "It's the time when students, especially freshmen, 32 C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : J I È Ì J A N D M C H I Students of all different backgrounds pose to remember their time celebrating Diwali with UIISA. A constant stream of people came and went between the photo wall, the dance floor and the game tables. feel the most homesick/' Fos said. "It's when you're "I am really excited when people start spending time with your family and when you're here dancing," Vasudevan said. "We have a dance it's obviously not that. We just want to provide that floor, we have good Bollywood music set sense of togetherness and family for everyone, not just up, so I am really excited. I cannot wait." Indian students. Bring everyone together, celebrate the festival, have some food, play some games." Todi was also excited by the number of people at the event. Hoping to be inclusive, he wanted the event to appeal to everyone. "Honestly, we are just looking to build a community and to reach out to as many students as we can," Todi said. "You know, it's not just about students from India. We also want people from Fos made the group's dancefloor intentions quite cleaj/ WE JUST WANT PEOPLE DANCING ALL NIGHT. TILL THE UNION ASKS US TO SHUT DOWN other cultures to come in and experience Indian "We just want people dancing all night, till culture, just enjoy themselves, get to know about the Union asks us to shut down," Fos said. our food, our music and just have a good time." And they did. By the time photographers and For Todi, a successful night would be one reporters left the Union Ballroom, the music was full of joy. In true event coordinator form, he still playing. Light filled that space, darkness was just wanted to see people enjoy themselves. genuinely driven out. Students played poker in the "If people come to me tomorrow and tell me they had a lot of fun and it helped to get the stress of midterms off of them, and it reminded thern of home, that is a success to me," Todi "said. The main event for the night was the dancing. side roomjljoking and laughing while they did so. A photobooth lit up throughout the evening. During a time of year that can be hard on Indian students, UIISA created an evening for community and family. 33 SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM Winter break left many of us with nothing to do. Binge watching on one of the many streaming services was a solution. spike I had very little to do. Myfamily canceled Iocked indoors amid a massive pandemic plans due to the virus. It had worked its way into our house through me. When my positive test came back the day before Christmas Eve, I felt like I had let everyone around me down. Of course there was nothing special about my case; COVID was ripping its way through our state and many families improvised or simply trashed their usual holiday plans. If anything I was incredibly lucky with mild symptoms and none of my close contacts getting sick. While isolating in my room I had a lot of time to kill, and I did so in the most unimaginative way possible. I consumed a metric ton of content, binge watching TV on streaming services. Winter Break 2021 left a lot of us with a lot of time on our hands. Amazon Prime is not my usual go to for streaming annoyingly lovable. But beyond that, Mad Men is an existential crisis, and it's one I wanted to have. The central question in every episode of Mad Men is simple; what is happiness? Working at an advertising agency the characters work every day to sell Americans a new form of happiness. Their job is to convince consumers that happiness is just around the corner, and it's in the form of Lucky Strike cigarettes, Ziploc bags, American y B B H K-' 1 TV, but during this particular low-point, I noticed Airlines tickets, GloCoat floor wax or any one offering: Mad Men. The show ran from number of banal consumer products. The main 2007 to 2015 on AMC and is often compared character Don Draper works as creative director to shows like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and at this advertising firm. He has a beautiful wife The Wire as part of American TV's "Golden and three children. He makes an obscene Age." Mad Men tells a slow and thematic story amount of money at his job. He is well liked about a Madison Avenue advertising firm in the by his peers, envied by many, and has a never- 1960s. On the surface it is stylish, replete with ending string of girlfriends. And yet, Draper can't incredible costumes and office sets. It is also find that happiness he spends every day selling. often problematic, with its uneven depictions of racism, homophobia and sexism in the America of the 60s. Jon Hamm is handsome, Elisabeth Olsen is outstanding and John Slattery is Mad Men questions the American dream. It pokes holes in the consumerist and capitalist culture of the United States. By looking at America in a turbulent decade this show shows how little control we have over our own emotions. Each character seeks watching someone else's dreams. You've happiness but does so in a different way. opened up the top of their head and settled Is a life well lived if it's spent in an office? into their private dreamscape. Looking Is it important to build something of your down for a minute and you've missed an own? Does having a family mean you've entire storyline. There's a new character done well? Mad Men leaves you with more everyone seems to know, everyone except questions than answers. Maybe happiness you. Somewhere along the line I forgot I was always just a product. Something you was binge watching Mad Men and I thought buy and throw out when it has run out. I was grabbing onto Don Draper's whiskey- Sometimes when you've watched a show for too long, maybe around the 7th or 8th soaked illusions with my own two hands. That's about when I'd decide to go to bed. C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N MURALS A mural found within the Division Street parking garage depicts a peaceful nature setting. jJ ■jm» WKÊÈÈSBBBtBÊlÈÊBBUBSMBSBiAœ Students painted the "Groovy Opportunity" mural on Division Street's "hamster cage" parking garage. The mural installation was coupled with a new public seating area over the summer. | LANSING A mural found south of Albert Avenue depicts various melting colors and characters. This mural was painted by llîiilS Halil iÄ llÜÜÄÄ «fe A large fish is found on the Division Street lot's "Groovy Opportunity" mural. A mural in Pinball Pete's depicts their signature elephant: P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : J 1 L L I A N D U T C H A gardener is depicted at the Intersection of Groovy" and "Opportunity" on the Division Street lot's murals. An installment in Paolo Cirio's "Street Ghosts' project is found in front of The Riv. Three students showcase their school spirit with green fashion, wigs and other accessories. They are dressed up to show their Spartan spirit for the University of Michigan football game. Even with the light rain and cold weather, students decked out in school colors and spirit wear cheer as they pass each other. MSU defeated the University of Michigan 37-33. GAME DAY FASHION P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G , G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N pose In front of Spartan Stadium where f thousands of people tailgate on the morning of Oct. 30. The bustling parking lot gathered students, families, news stations, and friends for the University of Michigan game. Nic Elliott (far left) smiles with friends while tailgating in the courtyard behind the Student Services Building. MSU students pose wearing their game day fashion. Katie (far left), a native of New Jersey, was happy with the Spartan victory over her native Rutgers' Scarlet Knights. Gunson Street residents, he says tor every MSU football game, his roommates enjoy wearing fun outfits for tailgating. Residents along the parade route watch from their roof as the procession passes their house. Zeke the Wonder Dog leaps along Grand River Avenue. HOMECOMING WEEK The MSU Chinese Students and Scholars Association marches with their flag and various cultural items. P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N toSfl Dance Club ¡0 Dance Ci^ MSU Dance Club shows off their moves in the homecoming parade. The MSU Men's Golf team celebrates homecoming, with U.S. Amateur winner James Piot (second from right) in attendance. IZZONE CAMPOUT The Izzone campout outside Munn Arena tills up as members begin setting up their tents starting at 3 p.m. At 6 p.m., check-in begins and the campout officially starts. A member sits in his tent as he chats with friends an hour into the campout. Students were assigned a campsite and required to be present at periodic check-ins throughout the night. Students arrive in anticipation for the fun campout ahead. Along with games and giveaways throughout the night, Coach Izzo and the 2021-22 men's basketball team arrived at 10 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of the season with students. A group of students set up their tent as the Izzone Campout begins on a Friday evening. This campout is done to kick off the beginning of the MSU men's basketball season. P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H Freshman Chloe Littles and sophomore Jenna Johnson smile despite the rainy weather at the Friday night Izzone Campout. They, along with other Izzone members, will be able to buy fall semester tickets after the campout. Two friends pull out the tarp for their tent as they prepare for the Izzone campout. The Izzone is the student section for MSU men's basketball. P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M & C O U R T E S Y O F A L Y S S A B R O N E S I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N A fireplace sits filled with holiday cheer Busse's home. The two chose to fill their ho decorations and happines: Around the room you'll see stuffed animals and Valentine's- themed blankets to set the mood of the month. Moayer and Busse display a prize-winning cat ornament on their Christmas tree. The two roommates decorated their living space with a variety of festive décor. P H O T O : L E A N N E S P I N O Z A & G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N NOPE O DELL Editor-in-Chief P H O T O : J U L I A C U R T I S & K A T I E D E N Z I N D E S I G N : J U L I A N D U T C H i S % . L Ê é ALEXA PIERZYNSKI Photo Editor P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I & K E L L Y B R A N G A N I D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H JULIAN DUTCH Design Editor P H O T O & D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H il»® A student speaker talks about her connections to the Oxford community and her thoughts on gun violence in America. llliilill -*T The Rock was painted with "Oxford Strong" in the school's colors. MSU community members gather for the vigil, including a student sporting their Oxford High School varsity jacket. ¡liitfi m mm ¡ÊÊÉ m m m H ■ mm isi Students and other community members lit candles to mourn the loss of Oxford High School students. * 'j1!/... 11 u;< ■ Students and East Lansing residents gathered at the Rock Dec. 7 to mourn and share their thoughts on gun control in the United States. Four candles are placed on the Rock to represent the four students who were killed in the shooting. PHOTO: KATIE DENZIN MSU theatre students tackled internet bullying and toxic masculinity in a new dark comedy. Michigan State University Department of Theatre presents "Wendy and the Neckbeards at the Arena Theatre. The play was a dark comedy following the wannabe influencer Wendy and the people behind hurtful virtual comments. i i ichigan State's Arena Theatre, theatre major and the titular Wendy, said. downstairs in the Old Auditorium / \r * building, was an intimate little venue. Three sets of seats flanked a small stage, with the old stands having at the most six or seven rows of seats. In a pandemic world, it was a surprisingly up-close theatre experience; your knees sometimes bumped into your neighbor's andyoucould hearmostmuttered conversations. For this year's production of "Wendy and the Neckbeards" this theatre was the perfect mix of snug and uncomfortable. A conflicting and unapologetic dark comedy, it showcased the acting and technical skills of Michigan State's Arts and Letters students. It was also an excitable return to live theater on campus. When all classes went online, theatre performances did as well, to a platform most students probably know. YOURE LAUGHING YOURE CRYING YOURE ANGRY. WE DONT KNOW WHICH ONE PEOPLE WILL PICK. WE THINK IT COULD BE DIFFERENT EVERY NIGHT. "I hated [Zoom performances]," Herman said. "It allows you to be creative in different ways but nothing comes close to live theatre. "It's been almost two years since our If you're doing it, you have the audience, but last mainstage performance was taken a lot of these were device pieces and we had over by COVID," Emily Herman, a senior to learn how to edit, and that's not my thing." Timothy Hackbarth, a junior theatre major "This show is written in a way that it will produce and Herman's opposing role, agreed that a huge range of emotions and reactions," Zoom performances were a unique struggle. Hackbarth said. "I think it'll be different every "[Zoom performances] are just a whole different vibe," Hackbarth said. "They were all recording night and that's just a really fun thing. This show, specifically reactions, will be everything." based so you don't have that audience feedback, The show featured an impressive technical- that energy to feed off of. It's cool to be creative when array. A screen behind the performers played there is no other option, and obviously safety comes TikToks throughout scene changes, reinforcing first, but we are thankful to be in person again." the show's focus on social media. This "Wendy and the Neckbeards" as a show needed a resonated with many audience members. live audience. The play took us into the annoyingly "I thought it was very well done, all the actors familiar modern phenomenon of internet abuse, did a great job," Olivia Bath, a freshman misogyny and the internet culture war. A dark communications major, said. "I thought the set comedy, this play aimed to make its audiences was really impressive, especially with the video uncomfortable, but laughing all the same. screen in the background. I really enjoyed it." "You're laughing, you're crying, you're angry, we Students in Michigan State's College of Arts and don't know which one people will pick," Herman Letters finally returned to the stage this year. Excited, said. "We think it could be different every night." anxious and hopeful, they were able to perform to a Many cast and crew members were excited about this variety. Running the show in rehearsals for weeks on end, they looked forward to a live reaction. tightly-knitaudience underneath the Old Auditorium. "Wendy and the Neckbeards" tackled modern issues with no shortage of deep moments, but for many of us it was just good to be back in a theatre. C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : A I . E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : M 1 C H A E L A M A R T I N The set of "Wendy and the Neckbeards" features a white geometric set along with an LED screen. Students were able to come watch the show any of the nights over a span of two weeks at Arena Theatre. m COLLEGE OF NURSING The College of Nursing brought selfless, hardworking students into a field of service. • : m É11Ì1mÊ ¡¡MS; the world have been challenged and Since March 2020 healthcare staff around tested. The field of nursing today looks incredibly different than it did just a few years consider that and be cautious before visiting my family and grandparents. Although stressful, I have had some extremely experienced, vibrant and supportive instructors that have ago, and as such the students in the College helped make it a positive experience for me." of Nursing have had to adapt. Though this year was stressful, many nursing students were proud of their work and the program. Josie Smith, a student in the College of Nursing, had great experiences this year despite the obvious weight of COVID-1 9 and other stresses. Lupe Grover, a junior studying nursing, also admitted that this year had been particularly hard for her and students in her program. "Nursing school is hard," Grover said. "On top of the mental strain of being a student there is also an emotional toll that comes with "This year has been challenging," Smith said. helping very sick people. It is certainly not for "Nursing students experience a lot of stress everyone. But for the people who thrive on with classes, hospital clinicals and social supporting others and are willing to put in the implications of their work. I have worked work, nursing is something that you can love." with Covid patients this semester and must 74 For many students, this desire to help is exactly Covid at all costs, my friends and I v/gre being why they started nursing in the first place. A fitted for N-95 masks so we could be a part commitment to care united nursing students, of the care for Covid patients. It ha^ been faculty and staff this year as much as any year. inspiring to see nurses adapt arid overcome 1 chose the College of Nursing because "IT HAS BEEN INSPIRING TO SEE NURSES ADAPT AND OVERCOME UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES. AND ITS GIVEN ME A NEW DRIVE TO BE THE BEST NURSE I CAN BE of the dedication and impact of professors and students," Smith said. "The College of Nursing highlights some of the most dedicated, caring individuals and that makes a difference on campus." unprecedented challenges, and it's given me a new drive to be the best nurse I can be." While being a challenge in and of itself, the College of Nursing enabled its high energy, industrious and service-minded students to do what they were bailed to do. "The MSU College of Nursing has given me the opportunity to discover that love," Grover said. "It has given me the tools to be successful and has shown me that I have what it takes to be a nurse. Myj experiences have made me a more compassionate and understanding person and have! opened my eyes to other people's perceptions of the world. I am thankful for the inspiring people that the The pandemic has made working as a College of Nursing has surrounded me with." nurse professionally and learning as a student a precarious balance. Nursing students have felt the pinch in Covid times. By learning hands-on in the I College of Nursing, students were able increasingly stressful times, to adapt j Despite to a "Being a student nurse during a pandemic is challenging academic year, these students a very interesting experience," Grover said. achieved excellence in the name of others. "While everyone was being told to avoid JAMES MADISON MSU's Moot Court Club gave students the chance to learn real-life legal skills. President Anna Semidei and vice president to experience high-level debates MSU had many clubs on various topics. Yet for students against other schools in mock constitutional locations," Semidei said. "We develop our own legal arguments, think past for those case law. Legal logic and other various interested in taking some serious legal reasonings are used to represent both the questions, and fighting for unique interpretations of the U.S. Constitution, there was the MSU Moot Court Club. Often compared to other competitive legal teams, like trial and arbitration and negotiation, Moot Court offered students real-life legal questions they must debate over, mimicking the Supreme Court process. LOT OF TIMES [THE JUDGES] Y LL ACTUALLY CHALLENGE OMETHING YOURE SAYING SO YOU BE ON YOUR Uj ■ HmMB Anna Semidei, a fourth-year criminal petitioner and respondent sides of a case. justice and Spanish major, and the current president of the MSU Moot Court Club, summarized the framework of the club. "Moot Court is a group where we compete Students in the club used their skills in public speaking and debate to succeed. Yet like real lawyers, students must spend a lot of time 76 practicing and sharpening their skills to be ready be pretty close to second nature at that point." for the bigger competitions they might travel to. Noah Scudder, a second-year social relations and MSU Moot Court Club was a unique experience policy major spoke on what he learned from the club. for students of all majors, and not just those interested in law or public policy, although many members come from colleges related to law work, especially James Madison College, the public policy residential program at MSU. "I had an aversion to public speaking, but for the club, you're speaking in front of the group, and also thinking on your feet," Scudder said. "So when you're in those competitions, the judges can stop you and ask you any questions. And a lot of times they'll Sarina Zomay, a second-year double major actually challenge something you're saying, so you in international relations and social relations have to be on yourfeet. You need to think about how and policy was one of the Madisonians who to defend that and respond to what they're asking." took part in Moot Court. She talked about the competition preparation the team went through. MSU Moot Court Club was a great place for students to tackle complex issues "In practices, we usually run through testers so and meet people who shared passions you'll take turns, give your arguments and anyone about law, debate, and competition. can ask you questions about your case," Zomay said. "Mainly doing that and then getting feedback from ourteam captains and professors from the law school. Political science professors also come by to give feedback so we practice a lot. We've gone through it a lot, but it really helps us to get comfortable so when you do it in a competition, you should In a world where students were more and more aware of the political and legal events occurring around i them, the moot court offered them a great way to fight for their beliefs and work on; articulating them. C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R Ì T N Professor Melissa O'Shea explains a case concept to a group of competitors during a practice round. Moot Court is open to all students but is home to a majority of James Madison students interested in constitutional law, improving professional skills and competing in various competitions. — . — 77 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION The College of Education's Elementary Education Program was retooled for the modern student. Education Michigan State University's College of and secondary education have been ranked country. The programs for elementary renowned around the is number one in the nation for decades. Our university is an education powerhouse and as a school we produce some of the most dedicated to better prepare its students the College of Education implemented significant changes in its Elementary Education Preparation Program. There were a few reasons for the redesign accordingtoProfessorTonyaBartell,theassociate director of Elementary Programs here at MSU. civil servants. In many ways, teaching is changing. "The impetus actually came from the Michigan The modern era requires modern teachers, and Department of Education," Bartel I said. "They as such, curriculum needs to change. In order changed their certification rules. It used to be that you were certified to teach elementary K-5, and of our students, the society they live in and the the state changed to [have] two certification areas, most updated knowledge we have available."/ one for pre-kindergarten through grade three and one from grade three to grade six. We had to change for that reason, but then we looked at our program Creating education programs which reflect societal truths was central to the program changes. and thought, 'What are our priorities, what are our "We're preparing students for the children they are goals, what are we particularly committed to?7 going to have in their classrooms," Bartel I said. "We The new state requirements gave Bartel I and others in the College of Education a chance to reshape the Elementary Education Program. They decided to give students chances for specialization and a deeper understanding of social justice in the classroom. have diverse children in our classrooms, they are not all the same, they have different needs and the more that we can prepare future teachers with the tools that they need for that diverse environment the better they will be, the more successful they will be." Julianna Bruno, a junior English major also in the College of Education, reflected on the importance of a socially-conscious curriculum. "I'm going into education because it's important to notgate-keep information from students," Brunosaid. "When only college students learn about institutional forms of oppression, we're perpetuating a cycle of denying knowledge to the students who cannot afford it. It's also important that students see people who "We also thought it was very important that they look like them reflected in the texts they read, as wel get an additional endorsement in either special as using literature as a tool to see new perspectives.' The College of Education instituted some major changes in its program for elementary education. In a modern world, wracked by COVID-19, with teachers often politicized and classrooms full of children with diverse needs, the college needed to change along with the rest of the world. education or TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), those are high need areas in our state, so that was one of our main reasons for that," Bartel I said. "We are also very committed to a focus on equity and social justice, so we integrated that into the program as well, that definitely fit our own identity and mission for how we want to see the teachers prepared for the future." Rebekah McBride, a senior studying social relations and policy and secondary education, saw curriculum changes as vital to student and teacher welfare. "It's important for curriculum to be updated to make sure that what we are teaching best reflects the most up-to-date information we have in each field of education," McBride said. "We need to make sure that we are setting students up for success and supporting them as much as possible, and one of the most important ways we can do that is by not only teaching them well, but also teaching them content that is relevant and reflective / HONORS COLLEGE Debators for the MSU Debate team discussed the fun of this public speaking activity. speaking and argumentation. And Debate is a team activity about public at Michigan State, the debate team in and out of the practiced and traveled you're good at public speaking, you should debate, because it'll make you better at public speaking," Koster said. "If you want to get better at doing research, you should state to showcase their skills in debate do debate because it just involves research complex and often controversial ideas. components like any paper or any kind of David Koster, a second-year student double majoring in political science and pre­ assignment you'd have to do later. It works on critical thinking and it develops confidence." law, discussed what debate meant to him. Often a social activity at the intercollegiate level, "I always tell people, even if you don't think being online for many past competitions has had an impact on how the debate is conducted. C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : M § U D E B A T E T E A M F A C E B O O K D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N "You do lose some of those intercollegiate into whatever topic we have to earn a lot about connections because you're not really seeing that day," Meloche said. "I thi nk that intellectual people in the hallways or like eating with them, curiosity, combined with justa co m petitive drive and and that stuff really connected us as a team being collaborative to it's a tea m activity you have researcher and I love these wi with another person. Debate m skes you a better Idly the great, they just welcomed me inr we get to talk about. For MSU, mediately as part team was just so specific topics of the team and I knew that's w Hat I wanted to do for the rest of my college time a rd it's been great." Debate is an exciting activity fcp r people to gain confidence in their speaking ability. You don't have to be a lawyer to need the kills to articulate, debate or stand up for what I argue for. The debate team u believe in and at MSU offered students the opportunity to ea rn and develop skills that they'll use for the st of their lives. because we like to spend all our time together, we prepped together," Koster said. "When we can be together, even if we're not seeing the opponents, THERE IS JUST THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY OF BEING ABLE TO GIVE UP 12 HOURS OF YOUR SUNDAY TO DEEP DIVE INTO WHATEVER TOPIC WE HAVE TO LEARN A LOT '’’HAT DAV" we're facing it as an irreplaceable experience. In debate, being in-person allows you to control your space better and make your points clearer." While debating isn't a physical sport, itdoes exercise the mind, and there are many skills gained by those who practiced and competed on the debate team. Piper Meloche, a fourth-year social relations and policy major, discussed the lessons she learned from debate. "There is just the intellectual curiosity of being able to give up 1 2 hours of your Sunday to deep dive COLLEGE OF MUSIC An organization that worked to bring culture and music to campus. ^^"^olor Me Music's annual concert which became the beautiful performance ! I was nothing short of a smashing that I believe enriched the community." I success. From classical, to jazz and every genre in between, there wasn't a moment where the audience wasn't dancing in their seats (and sometimes out of them). The co-president of Color Me Music, Jeremiah Flack, a third-year jazz studies student in the College of Music, said the organization looked at policies and culture within the college and advocated for change where it was needed. "Color Me Music is an organization that is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the Coflege of Music and connecting the disciplines in the College of Music together," Flack said. The! r annual concert is one of the biggest events they put on, and it took a lot of coordination on their part. The group focused on advocating for students of color and put on a Black History Month recital, as well as lectures. "The BHM concert has been a staple of the founding, so once its organization since this school year started, we already had our minds set on creating an experience unlike no other," Flack said. "We met constantly through the month of January to recruit performers via word of mouth, solidify the venue and make each performance shine as bright as \the students at the College of Music does, The organization was not only focused j on creating music, but also a community. j "Color Me Music, to me, means unity," Flack I said. "It means having proper cohesion between the disciplines that in most other colleges within | the nation you don't see. It means being willing 1 to not only break down boundaries, but create j THE BHM CONCERT HAS BEEN A STAPLE OF THE ORGANIZATION SINCE ITS FOUNDING. SO ONCE THIS SCHOOL YEAR STARTED. WE ALREADY HAD OUR MINDS SET ON CREATING AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE j NO OTHER. a better environment for the people after you." In the College of Music on Sundays, students in Color Me Music were working hard to practice for recitals, but also working to promote advocacy for students of color in the college. Through melodies and harmonies, the students hoped to bring harmony to the college itself and provide change for future College of Music students. C O N T E N T : J A Y A R B R E N N E R P H O T O : L E A N N E S P I N O Z A D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M / ■rOLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES ~ • An MSU journalism student discussed the creation of her innovative • public relations app. The fashion industry is hard to break into, especially for students not near fashion centers like New York or Paris. Seeing this, two MSU students took it upon themselves to create an app that would give networking opportunities to students in the fields of fashion and public relations (PR), with ways to discuss the industry, interview professionals and share career advice. many benefits for students of PR and fashion. "I find that if you don't have networking tools or skills or connections in this industry, then it's really hard to get a job," Hyams said. "So, that'fe why networking and PRnet have been really beneficial for people. It's a skill not everyone has, and PRnet streamlines the process in a sense." Lindsey Hyams, a junior journalism and public relations student, was one of two students to develop PRnet. Hyams said the idea first came to her when she was in her sophomore year during a resume building class. After talking with one of her professors, Hyams began a company called Pure Fashion and after growing immensely on an app called Clubhouse, the company gained some attention from those in the industry. "We went to professionals in the industry that we were already networked with, so people who worked at Sephora and really high up brands, and we work with them to come onto our Clubhouse and our podcast eventually, to be able to talk to students, and that eventually led to the development of PRnet off Clubhouse," said Hyams. PRnet has grown rapidly since its inception, and Hyams hired interns to help. Hyams further discussed the commitment PRnet has required. "Definitely some days it's a lot, especially in the beginning we would have Clubhouse talks three to four times a week," Hyams said. "Balancing that with schoolwork, and especially with classes being online, took a lot of my time." PRnet was an enterprise in itself, and there were Managing a PR app on this scale was impressive for anyone to accomplish. Hayms learned a lot during her time on this project, and while her ambitions were much higher, there were many benefitsshecould useinherfuturecareerchoices. "It really has benefited me already, from being able to show employers that I kind of already [have] a step in the industry and that I'm pretty qualified on what they're asking for already, especially through internships I've done previously," Hyams said. "ITS A SKILL NOT EVERYONE AS. AND PRNET STREAMLINES PRnet was an amazing example of what a little ingenuity could do. Hyams proved that Spartans are built differently and that there is always room to innovate. PRnet was an impressive app, and as it grew, more and more students would look to it as a source for career advice and support. indsey Hyams is the co-founder of PRnet. She is a junior studyii public relations and journalism with a focus in media relations HBK COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCE Students in the Coliego of Natural Science developed a numerology game. "The study of mathematics is an ongoing lost imperfect science. Often to people is the joy and triumph of theories interesting or unique to mathematical problems. developing and solutions I Often when we think of math games, we think of flashcards, maybe weird computer games, but not high-level thinking pieces. Two MSU students, Thomas Ladouceur and Jeremey Rebenstock, both third-year students studying computer science and physics respectively, spent years developing a small numerology game. extremely forums and websites. popular on math became game This discussed Ladouceur the but complex nature of how the demonstrating game, concept the of simple, it works. "The original idea was formed in our senior year of high school, and we've been working on it ever since," Ladouceur said. "Jeremy did the initial coding, but then I did a good chunk infinite square grid, of it. You start with an where each cell has eight neighbors, so it's just a square and it's the surrounding neighbors, like Minesweeper, but much bigger. And you place a square anywhere on the grid. So you just start by placing these one tiles, and then you place up to some number in order. So after you have your ones down, you place the two, and then the three, and so on." 86 But how did this game get popular? Prominent mathematician Niel Slone took their game talking and posted a video on YouTube about the puzzle and the math behind i1 "We had heard of this guy who made the video, Niel Slone, and he runs this online encyclopedia of number sequences," Ladouceur said. "I emailed him because I thought this was interesting and he ran with it and a bunch ITS A RELATIVELY NEW MATHEMATICAL GAME WE CREATED. SO ITS ENTERTAINING FOR PEOPLE." of people started solving and working on it \ and it eventually ended up being posted on j an online forum. Other people were trying j to solve it, then got further in the algorithm." | At the end of the day, it was just a game, but one j that has proven the duo's skills in numerology, j programming. coding Rebenstock and discussed the functionality of the game. | "It's a relatively new mathematical game we created, so it's entertaining for I people," Rebenstock said. "And there are I chances that someone could find some ! practical use for it, but right now it's more just think about/' look at, play and something to M M M m M from here? The duo But where can planned to keep going with a small program, to they go develop its mechanics to help players have a better understanding of the problem it is demonstrating. bored with stats, yet people Have epfoyed it as well." The students at MSU have jmtiny opportunities to create and share their pensions with the world, and using the skills they/Kav0 developed, these two were able to find aryaudierjce for their game that proved it was mo/d than just a simple time waster. p think we're going to keep working on it," Rebenstock said. "It would be less than trying to code and trying to find the exact answers, and more like putting a limit on what you can get to, which seems more of like the newer work of what people are doing and that is pretty interesting to me. It's cool to see this out there, I thought/ it was just kind of a fun little game to play when Tfn HE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES • The student behind the bells of Beaumont.* from class to class, "[It's] one of the highest honors the chimes of as a Spartan," Drobnak said. Tower's bells. While the sounds, few For other Spartans who wanted a chance everyone As students walk every Spartan knows Beaumont knows know the person behind Beaumont's song. That s where Rachel Drobnak comes in. Rachel Drobnak was a junior studying crop and soil science with minors in environmental studies and sustainability and Spanish. She studied how crops are grown, how to improve crop production and how to balance productivity with impacts on the environment and society — but what does that have to do with the bell tower? Rachel was also a musician. "I have played piano since middle school and wanted to find a way to continue performing for fun in college," Drobnak said. "Piano was always a side hobby for me, but I grew to love it and continue to play for fun." That's why she continued to develop her musicianship as a bell tower player. The bells inside the tower, called a carillon, are hit using a system similar to that of a piano's keyboard. She plays one noon concert every week and has lessons on how to play in the tower once a week. Drobnak said playing the bells in the Beaumont Tower was an honor. to play Beaumont's bells, they could contact the university carillonneur or the College of Music for lessons. While you don't need any prior carillon experience, having piano or organ IT S] ONE OF THE HIGHEST HONORS AS A SPARTAN." experience is a benefit and may be a requirement for lessons," Drobnak said. So when you heard the bells coming from the Beaumont Tower, inside was Drobnak. All the way up the winding stairs, at the very top, playing on the carillon and bringing bells to campus. C O N T E N T : J A Y A R B R E N N E R P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M ' I D E S I G M M C H A E L A T M A R T I N lilS til m# m i ——.......... A WORK OF ART FOR An RCAH student discussed their new mural at MSU. A cross the MSU campus, there are many art pieces students can view and enjoy. / YThese range from sculptures, to modern art pieces, paintings and murals. Many of these pieces were developed and created by students, local artists and professionals that all gave campus personality, flavor and made it a more enjoyable experience. Most of the time students may not even know the thought and dedication that goes into creating the arton viewfor students. looked at what meaning he put it, and Joseph into talked about the work. "I honestly didn't have a clear goal as to what I was working towards," Joseph recalled. "A lot of it was just figuring that out. During the process of working on the material itself, I kind of ended up creating the color palette just by deciding a few more extra colors to add to the mural and then staying within that. I think a lot of the meaning is up to who sees it, and what they get Nicholas Joseph, a second-year arts and out of it. I certainly have some intentions behind humanities major, recently unveiled his mural it but a lot of it, I think, was just subconscious." piece, "bluenote ensemble," at Snyder- Phillips Hall, which is the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, for all to see. The mural wasa printed digital work of an abstract piece, featuring many heads and unique colors, offering an artistically unique viewing experience. "I work at the Language and Media Center located here in Snyder-Phillips," Joseph said. "1 essentially help others with their creative projects and provide feedback, and at the same time work on my own art and so while I was working I THINK A LOT OF THE MEANING IS UP TO WHO SEES IT. AND WHAT THEY GET OUT OF IT. I CERTAINLY HAVE SOME INTENTIONS BEHIND IT BUT A LOT OF IT. I THINK. WAS JUST SUBCONSCIOUS. Joseph said the painting came to be due to multiple influences in his life. there, I started to work on this mural which initially "I would like to think that I'm influenced by a was just going to be a poster for myself, but it little bit of everything, whether it's just my day- kind of snowballed into this much bigger project to-day environment, the music I listen to or even that I spent all of the fall semester working on." The piece, like any art, could invoke many emotions and feelings to those who the food I eat," Joseph said. "I didn't necessarily intend for it to be this way, but a lot of people have said it looks like the work of John Michel Basquiat. I think this was a piece where a lot 90 f 0f the work 1 just did more so without thinking through a very cognitive way it was more just like, what happens if I draw this face and if I put this color in. So why the did name, “blue Joseph choose note ensemble“? "It's called 'bluenote ensemble' because of the first piece that I added to it, or the initial drawing," Joseph said. "Blue Note Records is a pretty prolific jazz label, and I would listen to music while working on this piece." MSU offered students many chances and opportunities to show off their skills in unique and creative ways. This mural represented one of the many ways students can put themselves out there and really prove their talents to the world. Those who study the arts often have to face many hurdles and challenges to get their work put out there, but this mural should be a sign of encouragement to students that they too can make a difference and achieve their artistic goals. All you need is a little determination and a passion for what you love. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING In a male-dominated field, female engineering students found community in clubs. that almost 6,000 students were enrolled In 2020, the College of Engineering reported engineering or computer science. In a group in engineering majors like mechanical female engineering students was Women in Computing. The group focused on helpinc those inside of campus but also outsjd ;. that large, it was hard for students with similar interests and struggles to find each other. That was why women in engineering established clubs, sororities and organizations to help each other throughout college and beyond. One of these groups was Women in Engineering. WIE was a program through MSU's College of Engineering. Once enrolled in an engineering major, individuals are automatically enrolled in this program. WIE gave One of their missions is to help younger women get excited about STEM-related fields. students access to scholarships, mentorship "Outside of the College of Engineering, we programs, community building and more. participate in volunteering events such as Girls "[Our mission is to] encourage women of all backgrounds to pursue careers in engineering," WIE stated on its website. "[We provide] an environment that is conducive to all STEM Day, Introduce a Girl to Engineering and Girls Who Code, which are outreach events for K-12 aged individuals," Samantha Sebestyen, the vice president of WIC said. students' success, providing opportunities for Talking to K-l 2 aged individuals was also a focus academic, personal and professional growth." fortheSocietyofWomen Engineers. Thegroup has Another group on campus that helped career building events, networking opportunities, community service among other activities. Kelli Weigold, a chemical engineering communications for the sorority and said Phi student and the president of the Society of Sigma Rho was all about building a community. Women Engineers, said the organization wanted to help women be confident and excel in positions related to engineering. "Our purpose is to create a tight-knit community of sisters that support each other throughout difficult coursework and college "The mission [is] to empower women to achieve life," Kelly said. "Our mission is based in full potential in careers as engineers and friendship, scholarship and encouragement leaders, expand the image of the engineering to foster life-long relationships." and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion," said Weigold. Whether it was an organization through the College of Engineering, individual clubs or a sorority, Michigan State University Lastly, in the Greek life of MSU, engineers had places for women engineers to feel could find Phi Sigma Rho, a sorority at home. In a male-dominated workforce, specifically for women in engineering fields. women were able to learn from others in the field and work together to succeed. Alexa Kelly was the vice president of SOCIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARS • The college produced a new generation of socially conscious scholars. A t the end of the day they study humans. Anthropology, geography, economics, / Vhistory, social work, psychology, sociology and political science are all housed in the College of Social Science. In one way or another these programs study human beings and the radical, incandescent effects we have on one another. In order to support and nurture the people who study people, the Social Science Scholars Program provided a network of help. Justin Crouch, a junior psychology major, loved the closeness of working with professors and other like-minded students from around the college. is "The Social Science Scholars Program made up of small groups of people each year," Crouch said. "Overall, the program is amazing as the professors and assistants are \incredibly helpful and supportive. They help whether it be with issues in your academic career, internships or other personal life issues." Carrie Nielsen, a senior sociology major, echoed the important closeness of the program, YOU GET TO DESIGN. PLAN AND LEAD THE PROJECT ON YOUR OWN WITH HELP FROM THE PROFESSORS. AND I DON T THINK THERE S AN EXPERIENCE QUITE LIKE IT. "They're really invested in you as a student and it's more than an academic advisor relationship with them," Nielsen said. "They really know what's going on in your life, it's not just about your classes. That's really an invaluable opportunity to have personal care and a learning environment where you really feel supported. Even though I'm no longer in the classes I still have my friends that I made from my cohort and I know I can go to [my advisors]. It's kind of a two year program but it also extends into the rest of your time at MSU" Crouch was a psychology major and Nielson a sociology major, but many of their colleagues in the program came from other academic fields. When they produced their final research projects, inspiring;:, the diversity of research topics was "People in the scholars program come from all the different majors in social science so there's a wide array of projects people do," Nielsen said. "One of my friends is an anthropology major and her project is indigenous environmentalism. Another one of my friends is a political science major, and his research project is about the troubles in Northern Ireland, so lots of different things [are] going on with the research projects." Where some majors in the program focused on like economies, politics human-made systems and law, others focused on p'ur personalities. "For me, psychology , is justjvefy interesting as it deals with humans, but more ipnportantly, the mental aspect of people," Crouch said'. "Learning about * people's personalities, behavior—1s>pth normal anck abnormal — and overall, hofv we thihkjgnd qct-r is something that has just intrigued me since I was little." The ultimate culmination of the program was a their community research project. Leaning ¡on of advisors and peers th4 students produced a piece of research significant to their studies. "I think the most rewarding aspect of the program is the research projects that you get to work on," Crouch said. "You get to desijgn, plan and lead the project on your own with help fiom the professors, and I don't think there's an experience quite like it." ¡Science represented The College of Social a spectrum of human cohnections. From the personal to the societal, the* programs and ideas this college focused ori humanity. For the in scholars to succeed they depended on the close connections in the Social Science Scholars Program. ( « » M I N I K l l < . W M I I l \ W I ' l l O l t ) ' ■' I I I I l > M \ M i \ l M l > | S | ( . \ \ l l < 1 1 \ M \ M \ I 5 1 N I WORKING AND NETWORKING Women in Business Student's Association prepared Spartan businesswomen for promising careers. fosters strength. Michigan ForVan De Grift joining the association was a no brainer after a few meetings her freshman year. "After learning so much from corporate presentations and lunch and learns that fall, I decided that WBSA was something I wanted to be a part of for the entirety of my undergrad, because I felt as if I belonged here and this was a place where I could truly make an impact," Van De Grift said. Community State can be imposing, with its 5,000 acres and nearly 50,000 students. At college's inevitable end there is a workplace, yet another imposing space. In every workplace, academic field, and career path a community can be incredibly valuable. For women in business at Michigan State, there was a club that sought to create leaders through community. Offering workshops, connections, and other resources the Women in Business Student's Association made their future offices seem a little smaller. Paige Van De Grift, a junior supply chain management major, served as external vice president to the Women in Business Student's Association. "Women in Business Student's Association is an organization that helps students with career development and provides an opportunity to network with both corporate recruiters and other students," Van De Grift said. "We foster Some of their members described the professional growth through presentations by organization as a network for everything Fortune 500 companies as well as through a young professional needs. Alyssa events like our annual Leadership Conference Neamos, a senior majoring in supply chain and Mock Career Fair. We also provide management, ' focused on the networking students with an opportunity to grow personally and community aspects of WBSA. and build relationships through our various community service, fundraising and social activities. WBSA is a diverse organization that brings students who have a shared goal together and facilitates growth for its members." "Aside from professional help, WBSA provides a community of women to relate to and talk through potential roadblocks in an otherwise male-dominated field," Neamos said. "WBSA allows women to gain professional journey being in this organization is different, bur career advice, meet other like minded women in having opportunities to put yourself out there and business, form social connections, network with big- have new experiences that make them jump out of name companies and feel comfortable stepping their comfort zone, helps individuals become a leader into the business world prepared and confident." and role model that newer members can learn from.' While success may look different for everyone, The Women in Business Student's Association WBSA President Tamia Wilson sees the represented what a modern business community could organization as a leader-creator. The senior look like. By providing a network of connections, marketing major explained that giving people new workshops and opportunities, WBSA actively tried to experiences and chances to lead made her proud. prepare women in business. Classes could only give "What I'm most proud of from my time with the organization is just how many people have grown into the leadersthattheyaretoday," Wilson said. "Everyone's you so much, but outside of the classroom, WBSA prepared women for careers they could be proud of. The Women in Business Student's Association pose for a group photo. The group helps women feel comfortable in a male-dominated field. pP® LYMAN BRIGGS COLLEGE Students at the Lyman Briggs College discussed their experiences with this scientific school. Iounded in 1967, the Lyman Briggs College focused school, was a scientifically offering its students a wide range of majors from biochemistry to computer science. Students were expected to learn how scientists and engineers tackle the societal environment in which science is done. It also involved a lot of research and hands-on experience that would benefit students in the long run. Madeline Frey, a first-year animal Lyman Briggs freshman Enzo Sugameli sits in an empty classroom in Holmes Hall. Some Lyman Briggs students remained in in-person labs during the science experience as a major, talked freshman about in her college. is in Lyman Briggs "Being like having a community ready to accept you when you begin college," Frey said. "Briggsies quickly become your family, as everyone in the college cares deeply about the sciences and their application. This community encourages you to dedicate your college career to science education and supports you every step of the way." rTh"e cotlege'atso had many resources for students to aid them in their chosen career and academic fields that would help them achieve their goals. Enzo Sugameli, a first-year student at Lyman services the Briggs, the year. available academic the start of recounted to him at "Jhe college provides convenience not only with classes being in the same building I live in, but also with reliable people to talk to regarding academic and career counseling," Sugameli said. "My favorite part has been being surrounded by people who have similar interests to me, and being able to explore many different paths I could take." ¡While in-person experiences have been limited, ¡students have still gotten many opportunities to explore real hands-on work that many real- world scientists go through every day, giving students a better understanding of the fields they graduate. into when they'll be going ¡Sergio Acuna, a talked about he has gone third-year zoology major; the experiences through at Lyman Briggs. hands-on ; "The pandemic has greatly limited one of the most attractive qualities of the Lyman ¡Briggs College: small in-person classes," Acuna; said. "I have greatly enjoyed taking coursess witlj smaller groups, because I got to ask more qu^stibns, engage with discussions more and develjop 'connections between students and faculty. Frorjn theHabs I was BRIGGSIES QUICKLY BECOME YOUR FAMILY. 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The game means so much to so man people, and that feeling is as important to MSU as the game itself. Without the fans, where does the Spartan spirit come from? those interested back into the stadium this Jayden Reed, a third-year communication season, the atmosphere had never been so major and wide receiver talked about exciting. The team felt the pressure and knew what this season meant to fans. the high stakes that they were playing with. Payton Thorne, a second-year communication major and quarterback for the team, spoke on the stakes the team faced. "Every week is big from here on out," Thorne said. "Every week is big, to begin with, in college football. That means every win is a great win." Overcoming obstacles was what the team did best, and this year every player was doing their part to ensure victory not just for MSU, not just for their coach, Mel Tucker, but for themselves. Kenneth Walker III was a force on the team. He scored five touchdowns against the University of Michigan and was considered a candidate for the Heisman Trophy. The third-year running back and communication major, spoke on the overall feeling the team had for the season. "There have been moments during the game where I just knew, atthat point, to keep chopping" Walker said. "We go over it every practice. Every game. That's our motto. Keep choppin'. I knew that was going to be what we had to do." THIS ONE MEANS A TON. ITS BIGGER THAN THE TEAM. ALUMNI. FANS. EVERYBODY IN SPARTAN NATION. THIS ONE MEANS A LOT. WE TAKE PRIDE IN THIS GAME AND EVERY YEAR WE TAKE PRIDE IN IT. WE WORK AS HARD AS WE CAN TO COME OUT ON TOP "This one means a ton. It's bigger than the team. Alumni, fans, everybody in Spartan Nation, this one means a lot," Reed said. "We take pride in this game and every year we take pride in it. We work as hard as we can to come out on top." This season, the MSU football team showed how far they came, especially with the win against the rival University of Michigan. With fans roaring in Spartan Stadium, a coach with a relentless mindset and players putting that determined mindset into action, it was clear — Spartan football is a time-honored tradition Spartan football was back and better than ever. ■si Junior wide receiver Joien Nailor advances down the field with the ball. Nailor was named the Big Ten Co-offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 11 after the game against Rutgers. Graduate student Anthony Russo hands the ball off to running back Harold Joiner. The Spartans finished their regular season 10-2. An MSU fan flashes a peace sign to the camera. The Michigan State student section began calling themselves "The Deep End1 after encouragement from Coach Mel Tucker. Redshirt sophomore Payton Thorne looks for a pass into Youngstown State's endzone. Thorne had his longest pass of the season against the Penguins. ■ H ■ Spartans anticipate the next play against Penn State on Nov. 27. MSI) saw a 30-27 victory by the end of the night. MSU goes against Penn State for the last home game of the season. Many students and fans bundled up to support the Spartans on a snowy Saturday evening. Senior tight end Connor Heyward charges forward as he brings Spartans closer to another touchdown. Heyward has accepted invite to Reese's Senior Bowl and is a three-year letterwinner. P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H Junior running back Kenneth Walker III receives a pa begins his play down the field. He was named Big Ten I Back of the Year just a few days after the win against Pe Center Nick Samac takes his place and prepares another snap. Samac is a junior at MSU and has played 25 career games. Senior Connor Heyward gets tackled by two players from Penn State as he travels down the field. Running Back Kenneth Walker III dodges Nebraska's defense as he looks to advance the ball. P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H Cornerback Justin White (left) and Wide Receiver Montorie Foster (right) wait for the ball to settle after a punt from Nebraska. Sporty points to some passionate fans in front of the striped stadium sections. Wide Receiver Jayden Reed scores a touchdown on a 62 yard punt return to tie the game with only 3:47 left on the clock. Senior Samantha White defends the goal against Ohio State. Michigan State took a victory over the Buckeyes with a final score of 1-0. m m m . Fifth-year senior Ava Cook high fives fans after a shutout win against Ohio State. Cook had seven shot attempts with two attempts on target. P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N I G A N D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H m JUST KEEP RUNNING • Runners for MSU's Cross Country team reflected on their season after so much uncertainty. • After a year of online classes and an uncertain Country teams were back with an all-new season schedule, MSU's Men's and Women's Cross and a more organized schedule of events. With so many "We didn't really have any races on the horizon. It's just totally different this year because you're going to class and are always on the go as opposed to doing all my classes in bed. Now I have an new runners, and the promise of a good ending for the organized schedule of practice and schoolwork." team's seniors, this year's races were sure to be a blast. I THINK WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO THIS SPORT IS THE TOUGHNESS THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS OF IT. m Jenna Magness, a fifth-year chemical engineering major, reflected on her time with the team during Yet, after that hardship, this new year promised each runner their chance to compete in a full season. Morgan Beadlescomb, a second-year master's student in chemical engineering, described the feel ng when the team could finally return to a normal season. "It was kind of like ripping the Band-Aid off," Beadlescomb said. "Not racing cross country for; so long wasn'tthe best,andfora lot of ourteam, itwastheir first time in uniform. It's really nice having everybody back on campus, kind of getting back to normal." the 2020-21 season, while taking online classes. This year, the team was made up of "Last year,_we had a lot of training," Magness said. seasoned veterans and first-time runners 118 C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N Sophomores Makenna Veen (third from left) and Fatima Giron (right) run with graduate student Casey Mossholder (left) during the Spartan Invite. All placed in the top 20. for MSU. Yet everyone still gave their best. Katie Osika, a fourth-year communications major, talked about the makeup of the new team and the general feeling that was about the season. "We have a pretty young class, there are of course some upperclassmen who are excellent runners and have been here a while, but we still have runners who haven't learned all the Spartan traditions," Osika said. "Still, they bring a lot of energy and excitement, even for not being able to practice with us last year. It's like a whole new group of sophomores and freshmen. I think every race we've run so far, and every workout we've done, everyone just pays close attention to what Coach has to say, we are all willing to learn and grow. Cross country on the surface isn t as technical as other sports, but it attracts people who love to work on themselves and be a part of a team. "I think cross country is a really special sport in the sense that it's really hard," Osika said. "Most people don't want to run« It's a punisihment. I think what attracts people to this sport is! the toughness, the mental toughness of it, you knoW, especially in cross country, where you're in your head for a long time. The MSU Men's and Women's Cross Country teams have shown that they can withstand any barrier and come out better and stronger. Their determination and tenacity made them one of the best teams in the nation, and this year was sure to ¡prove they have what it takes to be remembered with the greats in the sport. THE PERFORMANCE AND THE PRIDE V MSU gymnasts talked aboiptheir season of energy and determination. Gymnastics is a physically demanding sport that Michigan State Gymnastics Team, they had to requires discipline and determination. Forthe balance study hours along with rigorous practice for Freshman Gabrielle Stephen gets a big hug after a successful stick. Stephens is one of the team's all-around gymnasts. "The feeling is electric," Stephen said. "When you're out there it is something special. Despite gymnastics being this niche sport, it is at both times unique and artistic. I cherish this opportunity I have each individual event they trained for. Yet despite the been given. Here we are a family with a common hardship, each gymnast was ready for their season. goal, it's a big thing to be here for this university." " I THINK WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO THIS SPORT IS THE TOUGHNESS. THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS OF IT. Gabrielle Stephen, a first-year criminal justice major, talked about the energy and excitement that comes from competing for MSU. This season was one full of energy that showed every gymnast's potential. It was an opportunity many do not have and a skill that could take years to properly develop. While it was their job to make it look easy, these gymnasts had skills that could not be matched. Ashley Hofelich, a fourth-year finance major, spoke on the prospects for the season going in, and how the team was feeling overall. "For us upperclassmen, we lost the ability to have a full year," Hofelich said. "This year we have a great team who understandably feel pumped up. When you are at this high level of performance, there is a weeding out of those who can't keep up, so you know many life lessons we learn cflor|g the way, and everyone here made it because of their skill alone." there is a sense that we do it all for the team." Jhe determination and drive of the gymnasts Each gymnast worked their absolute hardest to were without equal, and each time they stepped perform to their best abilities and they continually up to perform, they gave it their all. Like every demonstrated what it took tp compete at that commitment, being on the gymnastic team was higher skill level. It was clear that the team a lot to balance between classes and a social life. was ready for whatever challenges they faced. Lea Mitchell, a fifth-year journalism mapr, talked about the schedule and commitments gymnasts took to be on this team. "Overall it's a huge time commitment," Mitchell said. "Each practice we go through three full events, and outside that, we have extracurricular and other forms of involvement. There are C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : L E A N N E S P I N O Z A D E S I G N : J I L L I A N D U T C H lips around the bar during her Harkness competed on bars, d floor BÉÉ m m m Sophomore Caleb Fish fights for the \ the seventh-ranked wrestler from Oh in the 165 and 174 pound v Sophomore Chase Saldate battles during his match against Ohio State. Saldate is responsible for one of the four weight class victories during the meet. Fish fights to pin down his Buckeye opponent. Fish garnered Academic All-Big Ten Honors as a freshman, and continued his successful wrestling career in the 2021-22 season. Saldate takes a moment to prepare for his match. Saldate took home the win in his match against Ohio State round with three takedowns. Senior Cameron Caffey takes the lead in his match within the 197 weight class. Caffey beat his opponent with a decision of 7-2. UP AND DOWNS The MSU Men's Soccer team battled this season, with notable forwards putting on a show. Pennsylvania, and the Michigan State Men's It was early November in University Park, Soccer team started their quarterfinal match off on the wrong foot. Not even a minute into the match MSU was down a goal to top-seed Penn State. Starting goalkeeper Hunter Morse made an impressive save with his feet, only to watch the rebound fall to a diving Penn State forward. In the 1 7th minute Penn State scored again, and the Spartans had their backs against the wall. The 6-9-2 Spartans fought back this season, facing the eighth-toughest schedule in the nation. Coming back in incredible matches against Notre Dame, Oakland and Michigan, this they've given everything to the program and I just appreciate everything they've donel. Senior forward Farai Mutatu led the line for the Spartans this season. The offense tended k> funnel itself towards Mutatu, scoring a team­ leading 7 goals. Mutatu also led the team in shots and shots on goal while registering a respectable 3 assists. Despite losing in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Mutatu got to end the season on a high note. He was selected 21 st overall by perennial powerhouse LA Galaxy in the MLS SuperDraft. He will be swapping the Michigan cold for Carson, California. team showed resilience throughout the season. "There's a lot of emotion, I'm so grateful The Spartans failed to find consistency this season, never racking up consecutive wins. But that wasn't the full story. After falling behind in their final game of the season, the Spartans stormed back and put on a show. In the second half against Penn State they outshot Penn State, the eventual Big Ten champions, 10-3. This team fought back. After battling to a 1-0 senior day win and feel extremely blessed to be given this "THEY VE CREATED A GREAT CULTURE HERE. THEY'VE GIVEN EVERYTHING TO THE PROGRAM AND I JUST APPRECIATE EVERYTHING THEY'VE DONE. against Ohio State, head coach Damon opportunity, and thank you LA Galaxy for Rensing expressed his pride in the group. believing in me and giving me this opportunity, "I'm very proud of the seniors in this group," I'm just so grateful," Farai said post-draft. Rensing said. "They've had to go through a lot In his final season for MSU he started if you think about the last four years for them, all 17 matches and served as a captain. from being freshmen and going to the College Cup, to going through some injuries and the pandemic, and if you throw it all together, it's probably not exactly how they thought their four years would go, but I'm really proud of them. They've created a great culture here, If the offense funneled towards Mutatu then it ran through Jack Beck. Another team captain, the senior tallied seven assists across all matches. Beck joined Mutatu in receiving All-Big Ten honors, the pair's second season rir offensive link-up proved crucial for the Spartans. In their comeback road-win against Notre Dame, Beck assisted two of Mutatu's goals. Despite the record, this team never quit, Rensing emphasized their fortitude. "To our guys' credit, there's no quit in this team, and that's what I love about them; they just kept pushing and it just wasn't happening," Rensing said after a loss against Maryland. Even in their final match of the season, down two goals after 20 minutes, this team didn't quit. MSU Men's Soccer stormed back to outshoot their opponents. A season marked by hard work, a few dramatic comebacks, an impressive senior group and an exciting crop of underclassmen, came to an end in Pennsylvania. C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N G A N I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N Senior Farai Mutatu looks for a pass from a fellow Spartan. Mutatu was born in Zimbabwe and then moved to Michigan. GOOD OL HOCKEY GAME MSU Hockey team players reflected on their 2021-22 season. of the pandemic that students could watch I hisyearmarkedthefirstseasonsincethestart MSU hockey games in person. With the MSU Hockey team back at the Munn Ice Arena, the players were doing their best on the ice. "It's awesome," DeRidder said. "That's the kind of thing we need as a team t help turn this program around. We have a good team and showed it out there." For many players, this season was either The biggest difference this season was the first time they've had a proper season the fans. From freshmen to seniors, or their last time in the Spartan spotlight. students were excited to be back. Erik Middendorf, a forward for the hockey team and a sophomore psychology major, talked about the passion of the students and what that does for the team. "At that end, with the student section and atmosphere that Munn has been providing us as a team, it's hard not to go crazy when you've scored in front of them," Middendorf WITH THE STUDENT SECTION AND ATMOSPHERE THAT MUNN HAS BEEN PROVIDING US AS A TEAM. ITS HARD NOT TO GO CRAZY ‘ said. "You see the fans jumping against the Senior defenseman and advertising glass. It makes you want to jump against them, management major Dennis Cesana talked too. They definitely helped us sweep this series." aboutthe performance of the MSU Hockey team. Hockey is a spectator sport, and the "There are ebbs and flows to the game and atmosphere created in each game we did a good job weathering the storm," maintained the Spartan spirit and made Cesana said. "It's about staying calm and hockey at MSU a sport you cannot miss. everyone was good on the bench. We The MSU Hockey team experienced many highs and lows this season, but got sloppy with our breakouts there for a while but cleaned it up and we were fine." they had many wins to be proud of. With MSU sports this year, the return of the Drew DeRidder, MSU's goalie, and a third-year applied engineering sciences major, talked about the turnaround they experienced in some of their games and the overall performance of the season. fans brought back the memories of the true Spartan spirit. Going to a hockey game at the Munn Ice Arena, students found a lively atmosphere and the hockey players made sure that energy was brought to the ice. SPARIM SPARTAN SPARTAN —F U N 0------- —-------F U N 0—-------' Invest in Champions . '——-F Û N D —■ - Invest in Champions Invest in Champions ■¡MF S U G A M E L I P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I Junior forward and sssistant captain Josh Nodler battles a player from Miami during a puck drop. MSU beat Miami with a final score of 3-1. mâmmm&maBKI- ■ flHHHHJH I 1 ¡«H1 HHH^H ^pMI P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I Junior forward Nicolas Müller secures the puck during the drop and gets ready for the next play. Müller assisted with one of the three goals scored during the game against Miami. »PARTÄN Champions Invest ,m:ñ Junior forward Erik Middendorf lines up his shot outside of the Miami goal. Middendorf's season high for goals per game is two. ma 132 P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N I G A N D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N W ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Junior Griffin Loughran smiles for the camera in between plays. Michigan State hockey is coached by former NHL player Danton Cole. A Spartan and a Golden Gopher battle for possession of the puck Michigan State lost both games in the series to Minnesota. Junior Erik Middendorf celebrates öfter scoring a goal. Middendorf came to Michigan State from Scottsdale, Arizona. NORMALCY. CONSISTENCY. 1 CHEMISTRY The MSU Women's Volleyball team competed at a high level in the country's most intense volleyball conference. "T"he energy around this team was just Volleyball is a big momentum sport, it's so different. After a disappointing 2020-2021 easy for them to pull us back, pull us up in a season, the MSU Women's Volleyball team rut, we don't need to create so much energy." set about changing the chemistry. Adopting a singular focus and a "live in the now" mindset helped push the team towards success. Naya Gros, a senior journalism student, didn't want to admit that this was her senior year. So she took "live in the now" fully to heart this season. Sarah Franklin, a sophomore in mechanicalf engineering, stressed the importance of normalcy. "I love having our fans, I love being so close to normal," Franklin said. "Coming off of the club season senior year it was just different, I never got a feel for what it's like to have the whole Spartan "I take it day by day, I live in the now, which is crew behind you. I am super excited to have our quote of the season," Gros said. "Taking it day by day and hoping my body holds up." Grosfocusedonthework thatstillneedstobedone, rather than her impressive past achievements. "I think that we have accomplished some things that we have been working on," Gros said. "With that being said, we have a lot of stuff to work on going into Big Ten play, but HAVING FANS AROUND AND JUST BEING ABLE TO BE AROUND THE WHOLE TEAM. I HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PLACE WITH ALL THE FANS. IT S A LOT MORE ENERGY. WE FEED OFF THE CROWD. I am really happy with our progress so far." everyone here and have a big support system. It's Cecilee Max-Brown, a sophomore kinesiology student, also greeted the new season with optimism. Normalcy breeds consistency, which can then lead really greatto have such a normal feeling this year." "We are a lot better than we were in the past, our whole team is working really hard and we are to chemistry. These volleyball players above all else emphasized the need for chemistry and identity. all on the same page," Max-Brown said. "We've "I think coming back into this fall season we are also been winning games, so it's been good." focusing a lot on our team chemistry, and we While much of the team's success must be attributed to their hard work and talent, some of it was down to the home support and being back in person. "It's amazing," Max-Brown said. "I love [being back in person], having fans around and just are really starting to develop that a lot more," Franklin said. "We are really showing what Michigan State volleyball is going to be about." Naya Gros reflected on her personal consistency and how that has created team success. being able to be around the whole team. I "Being consistent is another big part of it, and had never seen this place with all the fans. having great energy on the court," Gros said. Jfs a lot more energy, we feed off the crowd. "I feel like it's important as a player who is consistently appearing on the court to be as consistent as possible, and keep the same energy as everyone on the court. ¡Juess that's why you see me [on the court] numerous times." Gros' energy on the court is reflective of the team's attitude. Still starter, Franklin in her first season as a regular vocalized the team's mentality. "Come out ready to fight, fired up to do whatever we need to do togetourbusinessdone," Franklin said. "Taking ¡tone game at atime, each Big Ten game, will be super super importantto us." The team also had some changes this season, when head coach Cathy George announced she would be retiring after 17 seasons with the Spartans. "Although my time is done as head coach, I will forever be a Spartan," George said. "And I can leave smiling because ¡¡know the future is bright for Michigan State volleyball." Normalcy, consistency and chemistry together have fueled an immensely talented team in an incredibly difficult conference. With the Big Ten's supreme depth of collegiate volleyball teams, the Spartan's used a home field advantage and a focus on chemistry to achieve their goals. Sophomore Celia Cullen sets the ball for her team in this match against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. C O N T E K T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : M i d i A E L A M A R T I N Senior Rebecka Potjan gives her teammates high fives before the game begins. MSU took three wins home against IUPUI. SPARTAN BASKETBALL MARCHES ON Players on the MSU Men's Basketball team discussed the trials and triumphs of this latest season. Sophomore Mady Sissoko progresses the ball down the court. Sissko scored three points against Western Michigan University on Nov. 12,2021. Basketball team was one that every Spartan The storied history of the MSU Men's knows of. The dedication and athletic ability these players have shown over the years drives hundreds of people to attend their games and to weartheir colors. Following the difficulties of a season without many fan-filled stadiums, the Spartans could finally reconnect with a crowded stadium in the games that mattered. Gabe Brown, a fourth-yearforward, talked about the atmosphere this season of games brought. "It feels good," the sport coaching and leadership major said. "I appreciate the crowd for coming out tonight because it is Christmas break, no students on campus, so I really do appreciate the crowd for coming out tonight. They did a good job of just sticking with us throughout the whole game. Just having those C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N guys by our side when we were not getting smart," Hoggard said. "Playing smart and stopped and having that energy, it feels good." playing with passion and energyandtoalways be Beyond the drive to win, no player would compete if they didn't find basketball in a good flow. So, I think that kind of eliminates some of the things that we had to fix in the past." ■fun. Basketball is a game of high and The MSU Men's Basketball team was a fixture of , intense energy with no stopping of motion. campus social life. Drawing in full stadiums, no Third-year guard and sociology major Tyson Walkerdiscussedwhatmakesthegamefunforhim. one could doubt the skill and experience these players attract. As the years go on and the players grow and change, the MSU Men's Basketball will always have a place here on campus. •JUST GOING OUT THERE. BEING FREE HAVING PLAYED DEFENSE MAKES A GAME FUN.” "Just going out there, being free, having played defense makes a game fun," Walker said. "So, me starting off playing defense helps. Just having fun and knowing that I could pressure people and have that mindset of giving it your all." Being a Big Ten school means that the Spartans are players who have to play at a higher caliber. Thankstotheirteamworkand dedicated coaches, each player can improve in their own way. Second-year guard and advertising management major A.J. Hoggard spoke on the importance of training and the Influence of Coach Tom Izzo, who set a new Big Ten record when he hit 663 career wins In the March 6 game against Maryland. "Coach says not to play scared, just to play Senior Gate Brown maneuvers around Western Michigan University guard Mack Smith. Brown played 23 minutes during the game. Gabe Brown plays defense against Ferris State. Brown is a senior forward from Ypsilanti, Michigan. P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N G A N I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N r WÊKÊr SgjPr WmkÆ JP¡P P H O T O : A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N Steven Izzo dribbles down the court in hopes of scoring. Izzo is the son of the Michigan State men's basketball head coach, Tom Izzo. if PM I# if P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N I G A N D E S I G N E R : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N mamiHBKM 143 THE WOMEN OF MSU BASKETBALL Members of the MSU Women's Basketball team reflected on another exciting year of playing ball. sport on Michigan State Like all sports, the old guard often gives Like any University's campus, the MSU Women's Basketball team was full of powerful and dynamic athletes who proved their dedication to the sport and themselves this year. way for the new, and trust within the team leads to a better dynamic on the court. Matilda Ekh, a first-year forward and business major, spoke in a post-game interview on the The team had many high-profile victories trust older players gave her while on the court. against the likes of the University of Minnesota, Oakland University and Northwestern. In those games, players like guard Nia Clouden, a third-year advertising and public relations major, showed off their talent in "It's fun getting this much trust early one," Ekh said. "It means that we will get better playing with each other, and it was great having this much trust and cooperation as a freshman." ways that have elevated their statuses, as she Despite the seriousness of the game, explained in a Spartans All-Access interview. "My mentality on the court this year has been to just dominate whoever is in front of me, and then to also bring our teammates along and try to instill confidence in all of us in hopes to get the win at the end," Clouden said. "I would say I'm just focused on playing basketball, those watchlists and stuff. I'm honored to be on them, but I know to stay on them and to hopefully win one of them, I have to keep playing my game and keep working hard and practice." On the collegiate level, women's sports can often seem overshadowed by male-dominated ones, therefore many female athletes aim to prove that they are equal to their male counterparts. Tory Ozment, a third-year kinesiology major who plays forward, talked about the importance of women's representation in a Spartans Al I-Access interview for Media Day on the Big Ten Network. AT THE END OF THE DAY. IT S REALLY ALL JUST ABOUT PLAYING BASKETBALLTHAT S WHAT I LOVE TO DO. players were still reminded that basketball is about having fun with their teammates and getting that rush of adrenaline. "At the end of the day, it's really all just about playing basketball," Clouden said. "That's what I love to do." The Spartans playing forthe women's basketball team show time and time again that their determination and dedication to the game made them a team worth keeping an eye on. Women's sports are no joke, and even on the collegiate "I think it's awesome that women are here level, there is much excitement to be had. with the men, and we can also represent women's basketball," Ozment said. C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G & A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I D E S I G N : ' " N H C H A E L A M A R T I N Graduate student Alisia Smith leaps to block a Notre Dame player. Smith is a Lansing native who attended Waverly High School. Graduate student forward Tamara Farquhar goes for the layup Farquhar achieveid a career record with four steals during the game against Northwestern P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G & A T E X A P I E R Z Y N S K . I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N WÊÊBSÊÊS&ÊÊÈm Junior Alyza Winston goes for the shot during the game against Notre Dame. Winston scored 12 points during the game. SPURBMS SPARTANS 0^0) P H 0 T 0 ^ t E ? 3 S ^ ¥ A M î & A L E X A P I E R Z Y N S K I ■ D E S I G N : M I C H A E L A M A R T I N PHOTO: AT TX A PIERZYNSKI Ï- It f» *1 0 Players in MSU's Club Soccer teams discussed their love for the sport and competition. So it was nice having that kind of transition ind having good people around me.f WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS THE TEAM YOU VE PRACTICED WITH AND TRUST. "I think that I've gained better ways in learning how to play with other girls I haven't known my whole life/7 Sedewitz said. "Connecting with people of all different ages has made the experience really amazing." Club sports at MSU play a vital role in the academic and social communities here on campus, and players who participate in them understand that. Two members of the club soccer team await the ball. The team helped freshmen make the transition to college. - - SWPWS® Two members of the dub soccer team battle for the ball. The club team allowed students to make new connections while staying active. Yzabella Elliot, a first-year meteorology practiced with and trust. Of coune, theywe also major, explained the importance of really fun and create many g refinements." club sports to the MSU community. r ooccer . is a sport , , , / . loved araiind the world, , . "Club sports are important because they allow and thus it is a language/thaf many players students to connect with other people they might speak. Playing with omer students is both not otherwise meet on campus," Elliot said, a treat for those who might not otherwise "Through soccer, I have met many cool friends get many chances in between classes and and teammates I am glad to play with. When you |obs, but duty sports provide an organized are out on the field in the heat of the moment, way for students to play the sports they love. the only thing that matters is the team you've r I'M A TANK AND RUGBY IS SICK The Women's Rugby Club grew this year with more women wanting to experience the sport. rugby, is a sport most American women would Rugby union football, more commonly called not have played 40 years ago. The United States only formed an official women's rugby team in the 1980's, but the sport has long held a cult-status in the states. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics sparked a particular interestinthesportformanywomen,asthe US Women's team gained notoriety both on and off the pitch. Emilie Reinhardt, a senior studying finance, saw the effect of that summer's tournament on recruiting. and that's because it is. The game is played at full speed, full contact, for 80 minutes. For the women on the team, that was exactly what they liked about it. "The culture in rugby is completely different from any other sport," Reinhardt said. "You go out, you're hitting people, you're getting wrecked, get hurt and then after you talk with [the other team]. Have some food, have a couple drinks, I haven't had with another sport." it's something Allyssah Lanza, a senior studying environmental "Coming off of COVID we were worried about biology and zoology, also favored playing a contact numbers, and we got 30 to 40 new girls, and half sport—with the right coaching and mindset, of course. of them said 'I watched the Olympics, it looked sick,"' Reinhardt said. "That made me so happy." Rugby has a reputation for being a rough sport, "I really enjoy [the contact], like 90% of the time," Lanza said. "There's always that ten to 20% that 160 C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V Ä ® - ' P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : M f S H A E L A M A R T I N Jumper Sophie Lamphier is hoisted by her teammates and catches the ball in a "line out," a move performed after the ball goes out of bounds. thinks 'What if this is the play that takes me out/ but I think that how much we emphasize proper form, and proper ways to tackle and ruck, and how to fall, ensures we do everything as safely as possible. We take safety pretty seriously." The team had a specific closeness and Reinhardt was affectionately called "Tank" by both the women's and men's teams. Crushing someone on the pitch did not generate hate between the players, it inspired a peculiar kind of team bonding. "My favorite part of rugby club is the camaraderie, the last three weeks we've gotten so close," said Maureen Aloff, a fisheries and wildlife major and first-time rugby player. Lanza agrees that over her years on the team the community has been her favorite part. not just off it. The game is played with 1 5 players on each side, meaning that teamwork is at a premium. For many of the women on the MSU team, this was part of what makes the sport so valuable. "The community and the ohana, the family, that has been created through the women's side is something that's really special," Lanza said. "Some girls go out and find sororities or find clubs or whatever, but rugby has always been such an inclusive community where people can come out at all skill levels, all "In basketball if you're hot you can take over the game yourself," said Reinhardt. "In rugby you can't do that.„.It's just not possible, there isn't enough space, there isn't enough room for you to do that. You have to work together." Aloff summed up clearly why she started the sport. THEY WERE HAVING A GOOD TIME AND I NEEDED TO MAKE FRIENDS. ALSO, I'M A TANK. I'M A BIG GIRL. AND RUGBY ,s sick." If"® Jr abilities, from all different kinds of backgrounds, and just hang out and have a good time." "Seeing the girls at Sparticipation was very enticing," Aloff said. "They were having a good time and I needed to make friends. Also, I'm a tank, I'm a big girl, and rugby is sick." Rugby gained popularity this year, in part due to a successful Women's Olympic Rugby team, and in part due to the camaraderie and community of the club. A year after a pandemic closed down usual social activities, it makes sense that Community is important all over the pitch in rugby, many branched out to find a new community. 161 MOftE THAN JUST DANCING • Members of the MSU Pompon team talked about the relatively new • organization. found outside Michigan is the physically demanding sport of pompon. A mix of dance and cheer, Not often the MSU Pompon team strove to promote value through team unity, enthusiasm, school spirit and loyalty, community involvement, and philanthropic endeavors. Coming off a year where many sports teams could not practice and play efficiently, pompon has gone through a lotto maintain the team and school spirit they embodied during theirtime off. Alii Garpow, a first-year marketing student, spoke on the transition from virtual to in-person classes and how the overall experience has impacted the team. "I know that especially last year everything was minimal/' Garpowsaid. "Luckily, with nowthings being able to reopen we have that practice space back again. We're constantly having to make sure that we're up to date with how we're feeling before we can show up to practice. In general, the feeling is that everyone's excited to be back." Pompon involves choreographed dances that require flexibility and energy that make the sport exciting to watch. With many performances that need to be prepared for, the team definitely had their work cut out for them. Erin Sawyer, a third-year double major in psychology and data science, talked aboutwhat it tookfortheteamtosucceedintheirperformances. "The key is really the performance and the pride of representing your university," Sawyer said. "So much of what we do is very technically difficult and it's very physically difficult. It's a lot about power and strength, many hours of- ■ n W. m m Senior Jenna Potter* junior Jiiiian Chittie and senior Arianna Mattioli performed to 7 Rings" by Ariana Grande. The team holds the title of Collegiate High Kick Runners-Up and are making their way to the Collegiate Championship. , 162 C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : K E L L Y B R A N G A N I D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R Ì T N stretching and strength training and practice, but our main goal when we perform is to make it look easy." Pompon is not a huge sport outside of Michigan, and in fact, MSU was the first university to create a team at the collegiate level. Yet many people all over the state are enthusiastic about pompon and what it means as a sport. Kelly Jarosz, a fourth-year packaging major, talked about the atmosphere that gets people excited about pompon. "I think it's just the family environment, it's like a sorority you could say," Jarosz said. "A lot of us have been doing pompon ever since we were in middle school and high school, so being able to keep that connection in college, being able to perform and practice in college is really something that we look forward to doing and being at the collegiate level, it's a lot different." Pompon has been going strong at MSU for many years, and the way they represented MSU this year was something to be proud of. As MSU clubs and teams bounced back, they showed their strength of character and spirit that allowed them to remain mainstays at MSU. 163 MORE THAN JUST RADIO Staff members of MSU's premier radio station discussed their jobs and the evolution of MSU media. Sparty celebrates with the staff of Impact 89FM after receiving the 2021 College Media Association Four-Year College Radio Station of the Year Award. Impact has broadcast music to the greater Lansing community for 30 years. For over 30 years, provided the members of the Lansing and MSU community with varied and eclectic experiencesthrough radio, musicvideos, podcasts, We also create interest and entertainment for the greater student body and Lansing. We cover areas such as music reviews, sports and Impact 89FM has genres and artists to reach a greater audience. and more. Bringing together students from all even local news. We even do a little advocacy." over campus, the staff at this station got an up- close look at what professional radio and media production looks like, providing an experience few other places in the area could match. George McNeill, a current graduate student in communications and the station's manager, offered a unique understanding of what Impact 89FM was all about. "At its core, 89FM is an alternative radio station/ McNeill said. "Music js_at the core While radio may seem old-fashioned^ 89FM of what we do, we provide an avenue for new hqs^ done much in the last few years to adapt C O N T m t J Q R J A N I t G A M E L I P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R W t to modern times and audiences. In the age of With changing media trends, the mediums of digital media, being just radio isn't enough. podcasting, video and music production allowed new luke Sloan, a fourth-year journalism major kinds of experiences to be made available at 89FM. and the team's sports director, talked about the Mckenna Lounds, the program director and a third- modern media presence Impact 89FM has. year graphic design major, discussed the opportunities "We have our social media accounts and then we available to her outside of the radio production. have individual accounts as well for the shows," "It gives us a lot more range to Create things that Sloan said. "So I would say, outside of generally aren't necessarily best fit for on-ctir," Lounds said. FM radio, we do a great job of bridging that gap. "So that helps us hone in our sound on-air in terms We don't want to just be radio, we're moving into of keeping radio [as] its own entity, but also then new times and we want to evolve with the times." allowing everyone else to express their creativity, Impact 89FM provided its workers with using other forms like the podcasfs or talk shows." many opportunities to learn about audio 89FM students were given many opportunities to production and individual show management. express themselves creatively atid commercially. Even students not in the field of music or Album reviews and music showcases provided new journalism were welcome to learn and grow. ways for students to connect. Students could be their "You get professional opportunities, pretty much the moment you step into the radio station," Sloan said. "The more work you put in, the more effort you put in, the more opportunities start popping up." own DJs and hosts which allowed their personalities to come alive on the air. Impact 89FM was here to create active listeners out of students and everyone who wanted to see a creative juggernaut at work. ■ ■■I Journalism major Luke Sloan records sports coverage in the Impact 89FM studio. Sloan oversees the sports department at Impact. ■PHmHIH 165 r A FUTURE FOR BLACKNESS • Black Students' Alliance explored Afrofuturism in their first in-person • pageant since the pandemic. that embraced the ingenuity, bravery and This was a unique pageant. It was an event pageant that demonstrated the commitment talent of Black MSU students. It was a and strength of some incredible individuals, and it was the culmination of many students' best efforts. Despite some aching feet, the hours put into this event made it a labor of love. "I had an amazing time, it was so fun," said Shania Cox, a senior studying marketing and Miss Black MSU runner-up. "It was very strenuous, a lot of heels and a lot of hurting feet." Black Students' Alliance (BSA) had put the annual Black MSU Pageant on hold for more than two years due to the pandemic. This year it made its return with a theme unbeholden to the past: Afrofuturism. "Afrofuturism to me is viewing Black people in the future," Cox said. "I have never seen us represented in a future aspect. It gives us a futuristic outlook on Black people. [It's about] the future of us, the future of our creativity" Kenneth Franklin, a senior studying media and information, was the BSA president for 2021-22. Franklin reflected on Afrofuturism and its modern pertinence. "Afrofuturism is when you look into the future o Black people," Franklin said. "When we look a ourselves, what do we see in our richness anc m our well-being moving forward? Our future as Black people, our future within ourselve; as people and our individuality as a whole.' The pageant itself reflected an impressively creative and forward thinking version of the future. Contestants presented their visions foi how our campus and our community coulc 166 C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S T I T T T V A N P H O T O : A L E X I S Y A N G D E S I G N : M f t S H A E L A M A R T I N be improved. The fullness of their abilities made the event a joy. Surrounded by family was demonstrated through a talent show, and friends they were able to celebrate. presentations and other pageant segments. "It was a surreal feeling," Cox Said. "I Cara Drew, a senior studying education loved the process and I am so grateful and the 2021-22 pageant winner, for this. My parents came, | my siblings described how the impressive contestants came and my cousins came as well." reflected an impressive student body. BSAs Black MSU Pageant ¡showed just "It reflects the Black community at Michigan how incredible and versatile MSU's State, we are versatile," Drew said. "We Black community was. By focusing on break all kinds of bounds, we don't have Afrofuturism, the contestants showed any bounds, we do the unthinkable. how a better future was not just possible, At MSU we have unlimited abilities." it was on hand. The event was a labor of love for contestants and organizers who spent hours perfecting the pageant. The contest was a significa ntti me commitment for the contestants. The entire process began in the 2020-21 academic year. "I am so glad that all this hard work paid off in the end," said Drew. "We applied back at the end of spring semester last year. We've been in practice for four hours a week every week since June and this last week has been practice everyday." Despite all that work, in the end it was worth it. "It was worthwhile," Drew said. "I woke up at 5:30 this morning and I have been running ever since. We drove hours for hair appointments, I was crying in the car on the way back. It's been a day, and "I HAVE NEVER SEEN US REPRESENTED IN A FUTURE ASPECT IT GIVES US A FUTURISTIC OUTLOOK ON BLACK PEOPLE. [ITS ABOUT] THE FUTURE OF US. THE FUTURE OF OUR creativity; I am so glad it worked out in the end." For Cox and the other contestants, the work ent ind 5 Q ent 3ls, its7 the ve. □id ing ery 3t." the for lie. ne ;m. in us ; a ■ ty" fia snt on :e. of at nd jre 'es // sly he or ild 167 UNDER THE DEEP BLUE • Members of MSU's Scuba Club discussed how fun the waters below can be. Scuba Club was a small, but dedicated gormed a little overthree years ago, MSU's group of students who organized scuba adventures for members to have. They also put members in touch with instructors to help them and traveling cost time and money. AmeerShouekani, a fourth-year human biology major and the club's director of activities, illustrated the reality of scuba diving in a group. getcertifiedinscubadivingiftheyweren'talready. "Scuba diving is not a cheap hobby overall, Sophie Anderson, a fourth-year biology and environmental science major and scuba club president, said being under the water is such an amazing experience. Scuba diving offered its members real opportunities to create lifelong memories and friendships through traveling and swimming. Each year the club planned for up to four trips, locally and internationally. These go from as small as a lake, to as big as a resort in Mexico. Michelle Zemke, the treasurer of the club and a fourth-year fisheries and wildlife major, talked about the unique experience of traveling abroad with the club. the equipment is specialized, so being at MSU we try to get large student discounts," Shouekani said. "About 25% of our club is IT WAS LIKE BEING INTRODUCED TO A WHOLE NEW WORLD. IT MAY SOUND CLICHE. BUT IT REALLY DOES BRING YOU CLOSER TO THE EARTH. YOU GET TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE THE FISH AND CORAL AND OVERALL I WISH EVERYONE COULD WITNESS IT." currently uncertified, meaning they would have to pay for lessons to get that. However, "What I loved about scuba diving was the it is still an incredible experience to have. appeal of exploration," Semke said. "A unique There simply is not anything that compares." part of our bigger trips is being in that big group of close people of similar interests. When abroad, it's important to stay in groups to feel safe. Yet by doing these groups together, the focus can stay on the diving." MSU's Scuba Club provided its members with an amazing experience and opportunity to see more of the world, even if that world isn't on land. The overall energy of the club was laid back, but every member desired to explore and For those interested in scuba diving, have fun. It was a close-knit community that will MSU's Scuba Club was the club to join. hopefully grow and allow many other students However, there was a cost. Like any sport to join and experience this immersive hobby. or major activity, the equipment, planning. » C O N T E N T : J U L I A N S U G A M E L I P H O T O : C O U R T E S Y O F M S U S C U B A C L U B I D E S I G N : M C H A E L A M A R T I N THIS RUNNING COMMUNITY • Michigan State's most affordable athletic club was a space for athletes • of all levels. running intimidates I ran track and field for four years in high Understandably, people. Running club can conjure up bad memories of running the mile in middle school, half-jogging, half walking school," Gabrion said. "Initially, my goal was to hit the time needed to make the varsity squad, but now I've met some of in front of your embarrassed classmates. my best friends because of running club." For some people, running was the worst part of high school sports, a regrettable and painful reality for playing a sport. Having a background in running was not a requirement for joining the club. Many club members joined as a way to make For others, running is a beloved pastime. friends while casually running, some for the Running has been a form of meditation, a way to keep active, a social event with a few friends. For many members of Michigan State's Running Club, it was an unholy passion that consumed their time, love and legs. Emory Etienne, a senior studying finance and running club president, said his reasons for joining the club were simple. "I wanted to stay in shape and keep first time. Some skipped running altogether feeling good about myself, while still and just attended the social events. being able to do social events and enjoy the running club culture," Etienne said. Jake Lyskawa, a junior studying journalism and running club vice-president of administration, For many of its members, the club represented stressed the importance of inclusivity forthe club. a chance to continue a high school sport. Etienne ran all throughout high school and continued through four years of college. "Ultimately, my hope is to make everyone in the club feel welcomed," Lyskawa said. "I really want to maintain the environment Ben Gabrion, a sophomore studying business, that gets people excited to come to practice took running club as a chance to meet new people. everyday. The e-boards and members before "I wanted to be a part of the team because me have done an incredible job creating this kind of welcoming culture already, C O N T E N T : K E E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : G E O R G E P H A M D E S I G N : Ï M G H A E L A M A R T I N - — - ,— -— - - - - - - - - - - - so my goal is to maintain it at the very least, but club-related events and practices," Lyskawa said. hopefully help it grow even further in the end." Asked to give a good pitch for joining Etienne also joined the e-board to give back to the club, Etienne didn't mince words. the club and the running community inside of it. "It's a great way to stay in shape and meet a "I thought [becoming president] was a great way to pay bunch of psycho runners you might be able to the club back for all the good memories by stepping fall in love with, or at least become friends," up and taking on a leadership role," Etienne said. Etienne said. "Make memories and partners." Winning meets, competing at races and making The largest athletic club on campus, with the least people better runners was only part of the expensive dues, sought to bring together runners picture for running club leadership. The overall of all levels. Putting together a competitive group nature of the club came first for many members. of runners was at the heart of the club, but it "This welcoming nature is just something that I really appreciated about the club when I first joined, so it's important to me that all of our members feel included and excited about going to wasn't everything. Creating an inviting and fun atmosphere for new runners, old runners, running agnostics and the like, was of utmost importance. HONESTY. OPULENCE. UNIQUENESS AND STRENGTH • MSU HOUS hosted their first ball as a collaborative art project and • safe space for queerness. stage since I used to dance in high school." HOUS,an organization whose acronym stands for honesty, opulence, uniqueness and strength, hosted the event. The organization focused on the artistic side of queer culture. HOUS President Elizabeth were concerned, MSU hosted a queer For the first time, at least as far as the organizers ballroom show and drag performance. The event marked the group's first official on-campus event. This safe space for queer culture on campus was an opportunity for people to have fun; to not worry about being threatened or judged for their identity. A mixture of performance, art, celebration, competition and party, the first Haunted HOUS Ball helped some people out of their comfort zones and gave others a spotlight to shine. "I ended up walking [in the show] which was terrifying for me," Alex Reeves, a junior arts and humanities major, said. "I haven't been on C O N T j a m j Q æ G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : S H E L D O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N Brooks, a sophomore arts and humanities major, events, such as the ball, where our differences explained the organization and what they did. are celebrated, and we can create an accepting "HOUS is the first and only student organization on campus focused specifically around drag and ballroom and other artistic space of love for our personalities, and identities to truly shine. It was an incredible experience for all of us to show off who we are proud to be." aspects of queer culture," Brooks said. A chance to avoid \ the outside Ballroom culture may not be well understood negativity was gladly taken by all. outside of the LGBTQ+ community. Even for some "There was none of thej outside chaos. within the community, it was a first time experience. There was no need to ! protest," Brooks "Ballroom isqueerpeople, predominatelyqueerPOC said. " We just got to sit and have fun." and BIPOC, coming together in a space to openly The campus' first ball and drag show was an express ourselves both artistically,butalsoouridentities opportunity for people to celebrate and express and who we are as people," Brooks said. "There are themselves. Afirstforsome people and a comfortable several elements, whether it's the actual competition old friend for others, the first Haunted HOUS Ball of the ball or the family and community dynamic." provided a safe space full of acceptance and fun. For Brooks, the event was a welcome return to an artform they knew inside and out. The event was broken into separate categories, and for Brooks, one category stood above the rest. "I've been doing this since I was 14," Brooks said. "My chosen family used to sneak me into bars and into clubs, so my personal favorite category is body because that is what I have always walked. I love the confidence and self-image it helps people create." "Thaf event went so much better than I could even have imagined," Reeves said. "It was a ball performance, but that's a misleading term if you don't know the queer culture behind it. It was kind of like a party. Everyone was cheering, screaming, yelling for everyone who walked and all of the performers." Beyond being an expression of joy, the event was a reminder of self-love, on a campus that has struggled to be accepting. "The [campus] environment [in 2020] was not entirely welcoming for people of color or for openly queer people," said Aiden Tomkinson, a senior experience architecture major. "We all feel that we need more A student works their best costume during the runway i a group of students ready to celebrate at the Haunted In addition to the five runway categories, students wei to enter a costume contest. 173 ---- / - « ■ ■ - — — ■-. ^/"MEMEING" OUR WAY OUT OF THIS • The Michigan State Affirmations Instagram page blended dry humor • with encouragement to keep Spartan spirits high. Sophomores Lily Guiney (left) ond Ellie Friedmon, pose in their shared dorm room. Since the two sophomores started @michiganstateaffirmations in September of 2019 the account has garnered over 9,000 followers. Behind the Iron Curtain, men and women decided to start it just forfun and see what happened, used humor to cope with authoritarian rule. They whispered jokes on factory floors, they scratched graffiti on walls when no one was looking. and it immediately started gaining traction. I was super surprised because although I consider myself to be social media savvy on my personal Humor has always been a strong coping mechanism, accounts, I've never had any moments of virality." Michigan State Affirmations did not struggle for popularity. From its modest start it grew to nearly 9,000 followers in a single semester. Group chats across campus buzzed with a common sense of humor. a unifying force and it is uniquely human. Through the pandemic years at Michigan State, memes and affirmations have kept many students afloat and optimistic. The wildly popular MSU Affirmations Instagram page walked a line between satire and genuine compassion that resonated with students. Ellie Friedman, a junior social relations and policy major, co-founded the page with a friend and roommate. For Friedman, the affirmations page was an interesting challenge. "We saw the pages popping up at other colleges, knowing that MSU needed one, and wondered if we were Tunny enough to pull it off," Friedman said. "We 174 "I remember that during the first tew weeks of school, this campus has completely unique goals, dreams they posted a ton of affirmations, and I had a bunch and trivial annoyances and that's kind of unifying." of different friends sending them in class group chats or reposting them onto their own accounts," Emily Bourgeois, a junior social relations and policy major, said. "I've been following them since their first post More than just a meme j page, Michigan State Affirmations made people laugh and reminded them they weren't alone. and it'sfuntosee howmuchtheiraccounthasgrown." "Everybody needs something to ; laugh at over the Outgrowing its creators1 expectations, the page was successful nearly overnight. course of their day," Guiney said. "I think really it all boils down to the fact that it ¡makes people feel like they're part of a communjity. If you're here "We just kind of thought 'well hey it's something a at MSU for the first time like sp many of us are lot of schools are doing' if it becomes a big thing because we didn't get to live here last year, it can be that'll be cool," Lily Guiney, a junior studying really isolating to be on campus [for] the first time. international relations and page co-creator, said. It can be nice to go on your pfione and see that "We went to bed hoping for 20 followers, by the others are experiencing the same things you are." time we woke up it was 100. Neither of us have ever gone viral for anything we've done with our names attached to it, so it's funky for us to be While daily affirmations may not actually manifest better lives for us, they! were still helpful. doing this and having it get so much attention" "I'm not sure if affirming works, but I love Much of the page's popularity was due to its relevance. On a campus full of newcomers the page spoke to many students. "I love when people relate to affirmations, especially the niche ones," Friedman said. "It sounds cheesy, but I've been told that affirmations make people feel less alone in their experiences as they navigate college life. Basically, no one on checking their account daily and seeing their new post because it's always relatable and they always make me smile,'] Bourgeois said. Humor as a coping mechanism is nothing new. We have all wanted to share a smile in hard times, to feel like our daily stresses and problems are someone else's too. Michigan State Affirmations j offered students a way to feel supported and laugh through the pain. j C O N T E E E U Œ E G A N S U L L I V A N P H O T O : S H E L r j f O N K R A U S E D E S I G N : J T L L I A X p U T C H michiganstateaffirmations michiganstateaffirmations michiganstateaffirmations March Is ëE*'' j. ¡IMomiii' C Q V R 9Q Y Liked by catenovak and 2,117 others Liked by aalexajo and 2,900 others michiganstateaffirmations GG GREEN YOU KNOW WHAT TO COMMENT BACK michiganstateaffirmations bonus affirmation be today is extra special! 2.5 hours til kickoff^ j < View all 10 comments March 18 MB) michiganstateaffirmations View all 3 comments klonowskiallison I THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE WIN AFFIRMING WORKS BABY michiganstateaffirmations @klonowskiallison vvvv we do it for spartan nation:) Liked by allisonmanor and 3,590 others michiganstateaffirmations affirm extra hard today besties^may your day be fun and safe 6 4 4 4 View all 12 comments October 30, 2021 michiganstateaffirmations I 75 pr---------7 BTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS CAMPUS * There are an abundance of LGBTQ+ organizations to choose from in the land of green and white, so you may find it difficult to find a place to start when considering membership. Fear not: we have highlighted some of the most active organizations on campus. SPECTRUM MSU was a great organization that helped those involved feel comfortable. on campus. They were located on the Spectrum MSU was one of five caucuses east side of campus with meetings in Holmes Hall. The organization held focused on creating a safe community with events like painting nights, educational "[The organization is] a safe and welcome environment for queer and allied students to confront discrimination, make new friends and become more educated in matters concerning the LGBTQ+ community," the biomedical laboratory diagnostics student said. discussions and fundraising events. The other four caucuses on campus Annika Hockman was the president of Spectrum and they said the organization that join Spectrum MSU were TRUE, PRISM, PRIDE and Transcend. providing a community and education ARC was another organization focused on LGBTQIA+ concerning students. Isabella Fatseaswas, the president of ARC, said the organization wanted to make everyone feel comfortable and have fun at their meetings. "[ARC works to] build a support network for students in a relaxed and positive social environment through weekly meetings consisting of games, movies, events, socializing, and other fun activities," the psychology major said. Their most notable event of the year was the Halloween party, which consisted of music, costumes and games. C O N T E N T : J A Y A R B R E N N E R D E S I G N : I M C H A E L A M A R T I N OUS MSU stood for honesty, opulence, uniqueness and strength, which are things that represented the members and the club as a wholej Elizabeth Brooks, the president of HOUS, said she wanted the club to be an open space for everybody. "[We want to] bring drag and ballroom culture to campus as well as creating a queer space that is welcoming to all community members," the arts and humanities student said. Along with throwing the Haunted HOUS Ball and other events, the club advocated for social change. One example was when they posted a statement, asking MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. to increase free parking on campus and reexamine the attendance policies. f l Ü / y 1 — 1 LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATION ON CAMPUS • A look at what each organization had to offer. • Christian Parker finishes his final walk after winning the ;s ms tinai walk atter winning the do at AASU's first HOUS ball. Hi 178 C O N T E N T : J A Y A R B R E N N E R P H O T O : C O U R T E S Y O F M S U H O U S D E S I G N : I V f o C H A E L A M A R T I N ms ViBar was an LGBTQ+ organization that focused on providing education and support for LGBTQ+ individuals studying law. Jamie VandenOever, the executive director of TriBar, said her favorite event hosted by the club this year was their Name Change Clinic, which gave students education on how to get a / a------ \ legal name change. I "[TriBar is] an open community to all," the third-year law student said. "[We] host educational events to help inform and prepare future and current lawyers to be as inclusive as possible in the practice of law." 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Love, Dad, Mom, Ryan, Morgan and Matthew Garek Hund We are so incredibly proud of all your efforts, hard work & dedication to your education. Now its time to enjoy what life has to offer you. Love you very much Mom & Dad ZUBIETA - Congratulations, Spartan! M m V t C t We are so proud of all that you have accomplished at MSU! Love, Dad, Mom, Nic, Grandma, Abu, Abuelo & Family This is only the beginning for you. You have made a tremendous impact on us and the world around you already. We could not be more proud of you and are honored to be part of your journey. Love Always, Mom, Dad, and Jessica Congratulations Ciarra Potapa on completing your B.S.C.E. We are so proud of how hard you have worked to get there! Can not wait to see where your next chapter takes you. Good luck and the sky is the limit!! Love Always, Mom, Dad and Gerry Georgios Siozios Congratulations on your graduation! We are very proud of you. You have grown up to be a loving, hard working, intelligent and faithful young man. We love you always and forever! God bless you - Dad, Mom, Angelica, Efremia, Glykeria and Michael, „ g I jS '; § Way to go Tommy! You are such an amazing human-silly and fun, yet compassionate and caring, with a special knack for ail things mechanical! You don’t let anything get in your way when you set your mind to it! You make things happen and it is a joy to cel­ ebrate all of your personal and academic accomplishments. We are very excited for your internship and future career path! May your Master’s program be as successful as your undergrad years! Could not be any prouder of you! With Congratulations and Love, Mom, Dad, Danielle and of course, the Chinchillas... Ash, Rico, Thor, Bing, Buff, Leo, and Zeus! 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I know our faculty, staff and global family of degreed alumni half a million strong join me in taking great pride in your accomplishments. That you persevered to overcome the past two years of pandemic-related challenges to arrive at this point says a great deal about your resilience and dedication. Those qualities, together with your valuable MSU degree, km confident will help carry you far throughout your life. Some of you will continue your studies as you seek advanced degrees. Others will apply their degrees, knowledge and skills to the start of their careers. Your academic journey might have concluded, but your life journey is just getting started. Your years at MSU have given you a firm foundation of knowledge to contribute to whatever endeavors you select, and with growing experience, to lead the crucial progress of your organization, cause or community. MSU is here, after all, to make a difference in people's lives and help our society confront and overcome its most important challenges. Your development as a scholar and citizen is a primary component of that mission. Our society has many challenges worthy of your engagement — often stemming from issues of equity and justice or environmental stewardship — and I hope you continue to apply your many talents to the care and betterment of your community, wherever you find yourself. My interactions with you and your classmates have always been among the highlights of my role as president. Your shared commitment to being part of a community of caring and your investment in making the world a better place impart optimism and energy to others. I hope you continue to engage with fellow Spartans and the university as alumni and always feel welcome to return to campus. My best wishes go with you as you go forth, go confidently and always, Go Green! Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. President SAMUEL L. STANLEY JR M D m Benczarski, Skyler 26 Chittle, Jillian 162 Bird (Scooters) 24 Cirio, Paola 43 Edwards, Kayla 26 Black Students' Alliance Clouden, Nia 144,145, Eisenberg, Gary 28 29 166,167 Bloch, Jared 20,21 Borr, Isabelle 51 147 Cole, Danton 133 Ekh, Matilda 144 Elliot, Yzabella 159 College GameDay 109 Etienne, Emory 170 171 Facility for Rare Isofope Beams 20 Farquhar, Tamara 1|47, 150 Fatseaswas, Isabellji 176 Fern Fest 18,19 Ferris State 138,1 ß9, 142 Fish, Caleb 124 Fisher, Em 51 Bourgeois, Emily 175 Color Me Music 82 Bowers, Jamir 51 Corso, Lee 109 Broad Spectrum Veterinary Costello, Erinn 93 Student Association 179 Cox, Shania 166,167 Broines, Alyssa 50 Crouch, Justin 94,95 Brooks, Elizabeth 172, Cullen, Celia 135 173,177 Culturas de las Razas Brooks, Pierre 139 Unidas 30,31 D Dance Club 47 Day, Sarah 50 Brown, Gabe 136,137, 138, 139, 142 Bruno, Julianna 79 Busse, Melanie 52 c Caffey, Cameron 125 Calhoun, Andrew 50 Delta Lamda Phi 179 Flack, Jeremiah 82l 83 DeRidder, Drew 128 Detroit Free Press 4 Foley, Jim 28,29 Foley, Terri 28,29 Division Street 42,43 Fos, Alexander 32,33 Camp Kesem 23 Diwali 32,33 Foster, Aaron 74 CATA 25 Catoni, Cailyn 29 Cayao, Juliette 172 Cesana, Dennis 128 Cherry Lane Field 22 Chinese Students and Scholars Association 46 Donnelly, Lydia 163 Foster, Montorie 115 Drew, Cara 167 Franklin, Kenneth 166, Drobnak, Rachel 88,89 167 Duguid, Eli 95 Franklin, Sarah 134,135 Frey, Madeline 98 Friedman, Ellie 174,175 A Acuna, Sergio 99 Albert Avenue 42 Aloff, Maureen 161 Amin, Taz 95 Anderson, Sophie 168, 169 Arena Theatre 72,73 Ashbur, Lily 50 ASMSU 4,5 Asta, Lauren 42 Atkins, Jaden 141 B Barans, Sam 94 Bartell, Tonya 78 Bath, Olivia 73 Beadlescomb, Morgan 118,119 íxtord High School 62,63 Ramesh, Sai 22 Ozment, Tory 144 Rebenstock, Jeremy 86,87 Red Cedar Rowdies 126 149,150 Smith, Josie 50,1L, 75 Smith, Mack 137 N Nailor, Jalen 109 Neamos, Alyssa 96,97 New York Times 4 Nielson, Carrie 94,95 Nodier, Josh 129 Northwestern 144,147 Notre Dame 145,146 o O'Shea, Melissa 77 Oakland University 144 Old Auditorium 72,73 Olsen, Elisabeth 34 Oregon Ducks 109 Osika, Katie 119 Ohio State University 124, 125 Parks, Taiyier 145 Penn State 112,113 Phi Sigma Rho 93 Piot, James 47 Poljan, Rebecca 135 Pompon 162,163 Poon, Austin 76 Potter, Jenna 162 Price, Madison 119 PRIDE 176 tion 179 Princeton Review 5 PRISM 176 PRnet 84,85 Purdue 142 Pure Fashion 84 QT Grad 179 R Reed, Jayden 108,115 Social Science Scholars Reeves, Alex 172 Program 94,95 Reinhardt, Emilie 160,161 Society of Women ngi Rensing, Damon 127 neers 92,93 Running Club 170,171 Spartan Pride 179 Russo, Anthony 110 Spartan Toastm 22, I Rutgers 45,109 23 Sparticipation Spectrum MSU 17(j Stanley, Samuel L. 177, 295 STEM Building 26, 27 Street Ghosts 43 Student Legal Servi es 5 Su, Kevin 23 Sugameli, Enzo 98 99 Suresh, Sharmila 94,95 3( T The Alliance of Queer and Saldate, Chase 124,125 Samac, Nick 113 Scuba Club 168,169 Scudder, Noah 77 Sebestyen, Samantha 92 Sedewitz, Lauren 158, 159 Semidei, Anna 76,77 Shannon, GiGi 18,19 Shields, Emily 18,19 Short, Audrey 29 Ally Students 179 Shouekani, Ameer 168, The Gender and Sexuality 169 Sisoko, Mady 136 Slattery, John 34 Sloan, Luke 165 Slone, Niel 86,87 Campus Center 179 The Rock 62,63 The Stonewall Society 179 Thorne, Payton 108,111 Todi, Aman 32,33 Smith, Alisia 146,148, Tomkinson, Aiden 173 PRIDE People of Color Coali­ Sawyer, Erin 162 Wedsworth