The Undercurrent is a biweekly news feature show written and produced by students from Michigan State University. Each episode explores multiple stories surrounding one central theme.
Latest episodes
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18 min
The Undercurrent - Downtown Lansing - 10/16/2026
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12 min
Gather on The Green
In this episode, host Lilly Williams speaks with Rebecca Selesky, Michigan State University’s assistant vice president of culinary services, about a new event on campus called Gath…
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20 min
The Last Semester
In the final episode of this season, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with graduating seniors Audrey Pelzek and Brooke Yorkison to talk about senior year and future plans. They delve…
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19 min
Inside the App That's Changing Sickness Prevention
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with CEO and app creator Jasnoor Kaur -- the mind behind the app that predicts when you're going to get sick. Ken…
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20 min
Living Between Languages
In this episode, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with bilingual students Andrea Tropea and Neti Pali to discuss their experiences knowing more than one language. They delve into the…
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22 min
The Making of 1969: Killers, Freaks and Radicals
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars meets with Andrew Templeton, Kayla Grant, and Zosette Guir to discuss their experiences working on the documentary 1969: Ki…
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21 min
Spartans Abroad
In this episode, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Riley Peterson and Kaitlynn Nguyen to talk about each of their unique experiences studying abroad. Kennedy, Riley, and Kaitlynn…
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22 min
Let's Get Ethical!
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Beth Hammond and Ana Lesage to talk about the upcoming MSU Ethics Week happening on February 16-20. Beth and…
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16 min
A Look Inside the MSU Museum with Devon Akmon
In this episode, host Kennedy DeMars chats with MSU Museum Director Devon Akmon about the MSU Museum and its recent renovations. The museum recently underwent 18 months of changes…
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25 min
The MSU Feature Twirlers: A Standout Tradition
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Erin Huetteman, Maddie Rutkowski, and Rylee Schlaud to talk about their experiences as MSU Feature Twirlers.…
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30 min
Beauty with a Mission
On this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Madison Nero, a candidate representing the Northeast in Miss Earth USA 2026. Miss Earth is a national pagean…
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31 min
Every Step is a Story
In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with members of three different dance organizations on campus. She discusses NRG Dance, Orchesis Dance Company, a…
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19 min
Creating Halloween Magic in East Lansing
In this week’s episode, Kennedy DeMars sits down with Jordan Woody, Ashiyana Bedi, and Alyssa Vettraino, three participants in Michigan State University’s annual Safe Halloween eve…
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14 min
Behind the Voice with The Spartan Dischords
In this episode, Kennedy sits down with Ethan Lamkin and Jack McGuire for an inside look at The Spartan Dischords. The duo shares what goes into their rehearsals, the songs they're…
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30 min
Liz G Talks Content, Campus, and Creativity
On the first episode of the brand new season of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars is joined by Elizabeth Gerskie--an influencer who attends Michigan State University. More wide…
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33 min
MSU Ethics Week
On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Beth Hammond and Ana Lesage, members of the planning committee for MSU Ethics Week. Beth and Ana discuss…
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36 min
MSU Department of Theatre: "9 to 5, The Musical"
On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with cast members in Michigan State's Department of Theatre's upcoming production of 9 to 5, The Musical. Ree…
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36 min
MSU Dance Team
On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Paige Hubler and Reagan Daul, members of the MSU Dance Team. Paige and Reagan share their experiences on…
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40 min
Dominic Cochran: The Ovation
On this weeks episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Dominic Cochran, the founding director of Lansing's newest center for music and art, The Ovation. Dominic…
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25 min
Fiction Filmmaking Students talk "Orientation"
On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with fiction filmmaking students at Michigan State. Zoe Dorst, Andrew Johnson, and Avery Taylor take listener…