The forecast predicts a high of 34 and a low of 21.
Girls in Math and Science Day welcomes young scientists with unique STEM experiences
The Mid-Michigan Graduate Women in Science chapter and campus RSO hosted a Girls in Math and Science Day on March 14. Over 170 “future scientists” registered for the event, some even traveling over an hour to come to Michigan State University. This year’s event had the highest attendance since the pandemic, with around 150 kids, 150 volunteers, and 80 parents in attendance. This was the club’s first year expanding to other colleges and universities in mid-Michigan by inviting scientists from the University of Michigan. The event took place from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., kicking off with a keynote speaker, this year’s being Ph.D. holder Emily Josephs, followed by a Q&A where the kids can ask about Josephs’ career in science. From there, students are split into groups, rotating between two featured activities and a science fair where volunteers present their research to kids through hands-on activities.
Weigel grows connections and confidence at the Breslin Center barbershop
Nestled in the Breslin Center beside the men’s locker room sits a barbershop manned by someone who knows the value of a good conversation and speaking your feelings in a sport where toughness is the standard. Wayne Weigel, better known as Wayno to MSU men’s basketball, has been the team’s barber since 2019, watching student-athletes evolve in skill and maturity. Weigel, who co-founded Grand River Barber Company, has cut hair for 14 years in East Lansing and across the country. “That’s my guy,” senior forward Jaxon Kohler said, referring to Weigel, who has cut his hair for years. For Kohler and others, what happens in the shop stays in the shop. The two have grown to exchange life stories and personal interests — not always centered on basketball — while getting cleaned up. Weigel was working at PacSun, taking classes at Lansing Community College and eventually MSU, trying to figure out what the next step in his life would be. His girlfriend, now wife, was pursuing hairdressing as a career and convinced Weigel to follow in the same path. Weigel, who was born in Hawaii, liked the idea of being a barber but never considered it a career until then. He faced pressure from his parents, who wanted him to follow a traditional career path. Weigel decided he couldn’t live a life separate from his job — he needed his work to be part of who he was. A couple of months in, he knew it was something to “cling on to.”
Mental focus tops MSU priorities ahead of NCAA Tournament
Against UCLA, No. 13 MSU played one of its worst halves of basketball of the season, not because of poor preparation, but instead a lack of focus and tenacity. MSU faces North Dakota State on Thursday, March 19, at 4:05 p.m. on TNT. In MSU’s 88-84 loss to the UCLA Bruins, UCLA shot 48% from 3-point range, scoring 29 points beyond the arc. MSU will face a similar sharp-shooting threat against NDSU. The Bison start four players who shoot 36% or better from 3-point range. “To win the regular season and the conference championship, I think we’re playing a damn good team who’s connected, who’s solid and who’s out to prove a point to the world,” head coach Tom Izzo said. “Those are dangerous teams.” Opponents have made 10 or more 3-pointers 15 times this season, including in each of MSU’s last five games. Since facing Purdue Boilermakers, MSU has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from 3-point range — a mark that would rank No. 1 in the nation. Co-Captain Jeremy Fears Jr. said their performance in Chicago was not tolerable. Now, he’s looking to make sure the entire team is focused on the same task–winning the weekend.
