Living For The City: Stevie Wonder's Lansing Legacy
The Lansing community was once home to many cultural icons who found their start within its city limits. Among the most well-known is Stevland Morris, better known as Stevie Wonder.
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The Lansing community was once home to many cultural icons who found their start within its city limits. Among the most well-known is Stevland Morris, better known as Stevie Wonder.
When local history often gets lost in the textbooks, it’s important to call to mind the icons who walked the same streets we do every day, including Malcolm X, one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement.
Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety, or MSUDPPS, is conducting a system test for the campus alert notification system this Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Living in dorms, apartments or houses are all good options while staying engaged with the college lifestyle. Yet, with rent increasing throughout East Lansing, college students are turning to commute to classes.
The month of October hosts important national observances, like Breast Cancer Awareness, health literacy and HIV/AIDS awareness, all in effort to raise knowledge and funds for these particular causes. Yet, one national observance that tends to go unnoticed is Disability Employment Awareness.
ASMSU, in collaboration with MSU Vote, a campus committee focused on increasing student voter turnout, hosted a forum for the East Lansing city council candidates on Tuesday night for students to learn more about their city officials.
Broadening the range of the city's representatives, the City of East Lansing is adding the Mayor's Youth Commission to their city government this coming November.
On Saturday, the Islamic Center of East Lansing hosted the Salaam Peace Festival as a way to express awareness for Muslims around the world.
Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa), along with twelve other supporters in the Michigan GOP, sponsored changes to current state law with House Bill 4285 that would allow those with concealed carry permits to conceal carry firearms in Michigan colleges and universities.
Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times Sunday during an altercation with another inmate at the Florida prison where he is serving an effective life sentence, according to an Associated Press report citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.
On June 17, thousands of Michiganders flocked to Lansing to attend this year’s Pride celebration in Old Town.
Gun violence prevention advocacy groups are teaming up throughout the month of June to continue the push toward state-wide gun control. The month of action will include events across Michigan that aim to memorialize the victims of gun violence, educate communities about gun violence, celebrate the passage of new gun safety laws and call for more action.
Yesterday, the East Lansing City Council passed four resolutions recognizing the impact of the Feb. 13 mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus. The resolutions also honored first responders, mental health professionals and city staff for their efforts during and after the shooting.
Thousands of art-lovers gathered in East Lansing yesterday to visit the East Lansing Art Festival and Michigan State University Arts and Crafts Show. With more than 150 artists and vendors, the events featured diverse artists and works from a variety of mediums.
The popular party store Jonna’s 2 Go recently had to change its name to Manny’s 2 Go. The store, located at 210 E Michigan Ave., is a popular destination for MSU students, mostly due to its wide array of alcoholic beverages and proximity to the downtown.
With the release of investigation updates of the shooting that took place on Feb. 13 by the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety, or DPPS, MSU Chief of Police Chris Rozman said some of the calls reporting the shooter’s location on the night of the shooting could not be verified until after the incident.
From a club to an expanding nonprofit, two Michigan State University students have created a program called Equiduct where MSU students have the opportunity to give back to their own community, providing Lansing students with access to quality education.
A rising demand for and restricted supply of varying dosages of the medication Adderall has caused patients diagnosed with ADHD to miss out on their treatment, according to psychiatry experts.
The East Lansing City Council approved measures to resolve complaints from an anonymous letter delivered to the City’s Human Resources department which accused council members of conducting business unethically.
The East Lansing City Council is facing an anonymous complaint citing unethical behavior and breach of the city charter.