Capital News Service • 26th January 2021

Experts treat insomnia, anxiety caused by COVID-19

Lansing — Sachi Tanaka says after having COVID-19 for three weeks, she experienced insomnia in a way that she never had. “At that time, I had gotten myself into a good routine of falling asleep around 10 p.m. and waking up early,” said the 24-year-old Texas woman. “And then, all of the sudden, it was like I couldn’t fall asleep until 6 or 7 in the morning.” Her insomnia was a nagging feeling. She tossed and turned in bed, feeling like she was at the brink of sleep, but would be interrupted by

SEEN Magazine • 2nd August 2020

Macomb's Youngblood Vineyard Grows Winter-Resistant Grapes — SEEN

In 2015, Macomb residents Jessica and David Youngblood converted their family farm into a vineyard. Now, they balance producing wine while raising a family on a farm. Jessica and David Youngblood have brought Wine Country to Metro Detroit. In 2015, the couple transformed their 46-acre family farm that grew everything from soybeans, corn and wheat in Ray Township into a gorgeous vineyard where they produce six varieties of estate wine, hold wine-tasting events and raise their family. After liv

SEEN Magazine • 2nd August 2020

SEEN Young Changemakers: Kate and Mackenzie Martin Create Blankets the Homeless Can 'Shop' — SEEN

Sisters Mackenzie and Kate Martin created MK Blanket Wraps, a nonprofit that distributes handmade blankets to homeless shelters. Royal Oak sisters Mackenzie and Kate Martin established the blanket-making nonprofit, MK Blanket Wraps, after an encounter with a homeless man a few years ago. “We saw a man standing on the corner of 12 Mile and Woodward, and we brought him a lunch but we thought, ‘What else can we do to help people that are in his same position?’ ” says Mackenzie, a 16-year-old juni

Vim Magazine • 2nd August 2020

Pleated Out

This spring, in lieu of stocking up on the usual airy flounces and ruffles, make yourself feel like royalty by changing the game and adding some pleats.

Her Campus • 2nd August 2020

4 Cozy Winter Coats You’ll Want to Buy Right Now

Chic outerwear is my favorite part of winter fashion. More specifically, I love cute winter coats. Not only are proper winter coats vital in surviving the blistering weather, but they can also add that finishing touch to your outfit. Your coat comes with you wherever you go — from class to your favorite coffee shop — and can be pricey, so it is important to find one that makes you happy and fits your style. So, here are 4 versatile coats that are sure to keep you warm and stylish all winter long

Her Campus • 2nd August 2020

Skincare Tips for When Your Skin is Dry AF

With winter comes fresh snow, holiday lights, and cute coats. But, it also reveals some less than favorable qualities— like icy roads, freezing weather, and dry, itchy skin that threatens to ruin both your mood and your makeup looks. From the bitter cold to indoor heating, the drier air of the colder months seem to suck the life out of the skin, and it can sometimes be a battle that is too tough for a moisturizer to fight alone. Fortunately, finding a proper beauty routine can muddle your flaky

MSUToday • 2nd August 2020

WKAR provides resources for families during coronavirus pandemic

WKAR provides resources for families during coronavirus pandemic Prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, Michigan State University’s WKAR Public Media is paving the way for the community to access valuable information, including content to facilitate student learning. Encompassing WKAR-TV, WKAR Radio, WKAR.org, Radio Reading Service, WKAR Digital studios and WKAR Family, the network is implementing new initiatives to help people stay strong, healthy and connected during the pandemic crisis. The

MSUToday • 2nd August 2020

New phishing scam targets college communities

Watch out for suspicious emails — a new phishing scam is targeting college communities across the country. Phishing, a cyber-attack used to con victims into releasing personal information like usernames, passwords and credit card details, poses a major threat to many people and businesses. In fact, 64% of organizations experienced a phishing attack in 2018. Phishing can result in identity theft, financial losses, locked accounts and spam emails. Phishers trick victims into disclosing credenti

Her Campus • 2nd August 2020

No, Women Don’t Choose Lower-Paying Jobs, & Other Equal Pay Myths

It’s no secret that women are heavyweights in the job market. From influential celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah to game-changers like Radia Perlman (who, if you didn't know, had a role in making today’s internet possible), working women have been changing the world since the beginning of history. But as long as women have been in the workforce, they have had to fight stereotypes and discrimination. These stereotypes, such as women being less independent and assertive as men, feed inequality i

Great Lakes Echo • 30th April 2020

Composting fabric fights climate change

Instead of tossing that old t-shirt, use it to help plants grow. Just add the shirt to a compost heap. That’s right — It is possible to turn fabric scraps into compost that help plants thrive. Composting could divert textiles from landfills, said Willa Tsokanis, co-founder of Ego Sum Terra, a textile composting research initiative at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. That’s important because as fabrics decompose in landfills, they release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas c

Great Lakes Echo • 22nd April 2020

‘Greening’ Detroit’s riverfront

The Environmental Protection Agency recently signed a $2.5 million agreement to clean the Detroit River and create new habitat for wildlife. The money will be used to clean contaminated river sediments and create homes for fish and wildlife in a cove area at the Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, a park being built along Detroit’s waterfront. Set to be completed in 2022, the 22-acre park is located between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Eighth Street. It is the site of what was once a Detroit Free Pre

Great Lakes Echo • 14th April 2020

Minnesota county views food waste as a resource

Food waste is a resource, not trash in Minnesota’s Hennepin County. This year the county, which includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul, began requiring businesses that produce large amounts of food waste, like hotels and restaurants, to recycle it. Instead of going to landfills, the food waste is composted and used for gardening or landscaping projects, said Kala Fisher, a solid waste manager in Minnesota’s Saint Louis Park. Or it could be repurposed for food rescue programs. Local officials hop

Great Lakes Echo • 5th March 2020

Scooping poop improves water quality

Your pooch’s poop is more than a smelly inconvenience at the bottom of your shoes. When pet waste is left on trails, in the woods or on the streets, it washes into rivers and lakes that supply drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency classifies dog doo as an environmental hazard. The federal agency estimates that waste produced by just 100 dogs can contain enough bacteria to temporarily close a beach to swimming and fishing. Dog poop is a non-point source pollutant, just like oil a

SEEN Magazine • 17th February 2020

The Family Behind Guys N Gals Boutique —

For 44 years, the mother-daughter run boutique Guys N Gals has thrived off its contemporary fashion finds and personable staff. In today’s digital era where it’s much simpler to shop from the comfort of your couch than go to a physical store, it is more challenging for brick-and-mortar businesses to build consumer relationships. But, Guys N Gals keeps shopping personal for its customers. At the 44-year-old local boutique, co-owned by Lois Levenson and daughter Julie Feldman, everyone from staf

SEEN Magazine • 17th February 2020

Gaining Confidence is a Stitch at Elena Victoria’s Sewing Camps — SEEN

In her workshops, Elena Victoria teaches children sewing skills while encouraging them to think creatively. Elena Victoria uses her passion for fashion to promote children’s self-esteem. The Royal Oak resident teaches sewing workshops that show kids as young as 6 the fundamentals of sewing and self-expression. Her camps stemmed from an old want. When Victoria learned to sew at age 12, she couldn’t find creative sewing and design classes. “My only resource was my grandmother,” says Victoria,

MSUToday • 17th February 2020

Women’s Advisory Committee for Support Staff to receive Excellence in Diversity Award

Women’s Advisory Committee for Support Staff to receive Excellence in Diversity Award The Women’s Advisory Committee for Support Staff will be a recipient of MSU’s Excellence in Diversity Award, an award that honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and creativity to enhance campus diversity. Founded in 1976, WACSS is determined to empower MSU’s community by providing a platform for university employees, especially women support staff, to voice their u

SEEN Magazine • 17th February 2020

Oliver Thomas Offers Handbags for All Essentials —

In four months, Birmingham resident Sue Fuller founded the vegan handbag brand named after her dog, Oliver Thomas. Oliver Thomas is both the name of an adorable 7-year-old Shih Tzu and a successful handbag business. Birmingham resident Sue Fuller, who owns the pooch and the brand, wanted the startup to emulate the personalities of herself and her dog — casual and playful. “When I was in the fashion industry … everything was becoming very serious,” says Fuller, 45. “It was all about having the

SEEN Magazine • 17th February 2020

Former Piston Chauncey Billups Opens Hair Salon in Southfield —

Chauncey Billups returned to Metro Detroit for the grand opening of the first Salon Plaza location in Southfield. The former Pistons star is working with the salon franchise to provide business opportunities for Detroit cosmetologists. Five-time NBA All-Star Chauncey Billups cut the ribbon Monday alongside his wife Piper at the grand opening of the first Metro Detroit location of Salon Plaza, a salon franchise the former Pistons player hopes will score big. The multi-unit agreement between Sal

Her Campus • 17th February 2020

Thinking of Taking Up a Side Hustle? Here Are 9 Gigs to Try

If you’re thinking of taking up a side hustle, you’re not alone — let’s face it, we would all love to have a little extra money. Chris Guillebeau, the author of 100 Side Hustles, told CBS News that side hustling is about figuring out which of your unique skills could be valuable to other people — and these can be virtually anything. Side hustles are great for adding to your savings account or simply funding your Starbucks cravings. No matter what you choose to do, all side hustles are perfect f

Vim Magazine • 12th November 2019

11 Questions with MSU Alumna, Ashley Lyles, Miss New York International 2020 Winner

Ashley Lyles, a Michigan State alumna and recent winner of the 2020 Miss New York International pageant, hopes to use her platform to advocate for the importance of heart health. While pursuing her degree in Professional Writing at MSU, Lyles also completed classes on the Premedical track. She is a graduate of New York University’s Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program. After a stint in the world of medical journalism, she is gearing up for medical school. Along with her dreams of