Spiritual Salon

Patricia A. Campbell-Castro describes herself as an evangelist and her hair care ministry as a full service salon that emphasizes spirituality and holistic healing. Patricia Hair Care Ministry LLC is located on 1816 E. Michigan Ave. “When they come to the hair care ministry, there is nothing here but them and the spirit of God. And myself, of course,” Campbell-Castro explains that aside from discussing biblical scripture and listening to Christian music, she discusses problems and everyday life with her clients.

Men's Basketball vs Gonzaga

Junior guard Chris Allen celebrates after the Spartans defeated the Bulldogs 75-71 Tuesday night at Breslin Center.

Green Christmas Trees

Horticulture graduate student Amanda Taylor explains a research project that aims to make Christmas tree production more environmentally efficient. Instead of cutting Christmas trees and then throwing them away, they are harvesting potted trees that consumers can plant after it is used for the holidays. Taylor explains how researchers collect and analyze tree data to make the business more “green.”

Telluride Mountainfilm Tour

JanSport’s MSU ambassador and marketing junior Laura Hammer talks about the origins of the Telluride Mountainfilm Tour as well as her favorite film. Accounting senior Stefanie Zwolak compares the film festival to other types of independent screenings she has attended.

MSU Hockey Press Concerence 11/18/09

The No. 6 MSU hockey team is on a roll.

The Spartans are unbeaten in seven games and lead the nation with nine wins.

But, maybe best of all, MSU swept Michigan this weekend, avenging last year when the Wolverines defeated the Spartans in all five meetings between the archrivals.

MSU head coach Rick Comley talks about the team’s success so far this season, the atmosphere at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday night and the leadership in the Spartans’ locker room.

Global Influence

The Living Dead

Lost Highway and the East Lansing Film Festival hosted a Lost Movie Night showing of “The Return of the Living Dead” Friday at Wells Hall. Along with the showing of the film was a costume contest for the best zombie costume. Some of the entrants explain how they feel about zombies.

Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times is a weekly photo column focusing on the impact of Michigan’s struggling economy on the Lansing area.

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Comicpalooza

Residential College in the Arts and Humanities freshman Michael Cubera and junior Erin Degroote talk about the comic creation process, public exhibitions and the themes behind some of the art at Comicpalooza.