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Beyond the headliners: an inside look at two up-and-coming bands from Common Ground

Thor Mallgren

July 15, 2016

Headliners such as Milky Chance and A$AP Rocky are the main draw at Common Ground, yet some of the festival’s best acts can be found playing the smaller stages. Ellis Hailing out of Ann Arbor, Ellis is an alternative-rock outfit described by its frontman, Hunter Lukas, as “a happier Earlier November... or a heavier Coldplay.” Lukas said the band, composed of Lukas, Nick Anderson, Alex Pineau and Christian Hall, has been together in some form for quite a while — a few of the members have known each other since kindergarten.

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River Town Adventures offered a unique Common Ground experience

Sasha Zidar

July 15, 2016

Many were in Lansing this past weekend enjoying the concerts at the 2016 Common Ground Music Festival.

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Behind the scenes with Detroit producer Black Milk, an 'artist for the people'

Isaac Constans

July 14, 2016

Stepping inside the trailer of a popular hip-hop recording artist, expectations are nothing short of This Is Spinal Tap levels of prodigal booze, drugs, and women.

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What to know leading up to the national conventions

Rachel Fradette  and  Stephen Olschanski

July 13, 2016

In 117 days Americans will flock to the polls to vote for the next leader of the nation. Many will vote along party lines — lines determined only months prior.

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Common Ground closes out with Jason Derulo

Sasha Zidar

July 11, 2016

On the last day of the Common Ground Music Festival, July 10, the music festival ended with a bang. 

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Draymond Green arrested in East Lansing for assault early Sunday morning

Shireen Korkzan

July 11, 2016

Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors forward and former MSU basketball star, was arrested for assault in downtown East Lansing at 2:28 a.m. Sunday, according to East Lansing's 54B District Court records.

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Coalition hosts rally to protest police violence

Shireen Korkzan

July 9, 2016

Black Lives Matter Lansing, along with other local organizations, hosted a rally Friday to protest recent police killings against inside Union Missionary Baptist Church, Lansing’s oldest African American church. The rally lasted about three hours.

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Country headliners mark day 3 of Common Ground

Sasha Zidar

July 8, 2016

Nearly 11,000 people were in attendance to see headliners Tim McGraw, Cassadee Pope and Maggie Rose one 2016 Common Ground Music Festival volunteer said.

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360 degree photo of Common Ground 2016 - Day 2

Carly Geraci

July 8, 2016

IAMDYNAMITE performs during Common Ground Music Festival on July 6, 2016 at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, Mich.

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360 degree photo of Common Ground 2016

Emilia McConnell

July 7, 2016

360 degree photo of the 2016 Common Ground Music Festival. 

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Trump still without running mate, Clinton questioned by FBI

Stephen Olschanski

July 5, 2016

REPUBLICAN ROUND UP Trump tweet thought to feature anti-semitic undertones A tweet posted by presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, was widely criticized as anti-semitic on July 2.

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Major police sweep leads to 48 people arrested in Ingham County

Shireen Korkzan

July 5, 2016

In June, MSU police and the East Lansing Police Department assisted five other police agencies in Ingham County on a three-day sweep that resulted in the arrest of 48 people wanted on various felony warrants.

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Hawk Island County Park rated one of the best in the Lansing area

Sasha Zidar

July 1, 2016

For those who aren't familiar with the East Lansing area, the atmosphere during the summer may seem a bit dull. However, if you dig a little deeper into the East Lansing and Lansing area there are places to go during the summer. 

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All Around the African World Museum showcases African culture in nearly every continent

Devan Pennington

June 30, 2016

On Sept. 1, 2000, All Around the African World Museum opened to the public by the museum founder, Willie Davis. Located at 1136 Shepard St. in Lansing, Davis opened the museum in hopes to share what he has learned about the African culture with others.

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Open fires banned in East Lansing

Thor Mallgren

June 28, 2016

So much for summer bonfires. Open burning in the city of East Lansing has been banned until further notice, according to the East Lansing Fire Department.

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Trump hails Brexit vote, Clinton takes huge lead on Trump

Rachel Fradette  and  Stephen Olschanski

June 27, 2016

Corey Lewandowski, the often fiery and “straight shoot(ing)” campaign manager for Donald Trump, was fired Trump on June 20th.

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Three popular Lansing venues

Sasha Zidar

June 24, 2016

Bored on a weekend? Check out these popular Lansing-area venues frequently showcasing popular bands.

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GRiZ, electronic dance music frontrunner, hails from Michigan

Rene Kiss

June 23, 2016

From the local Lansing bar scene to sold out shows across the nation, Grant Kwiecinski, or more commonly known as GRiZ, has become one of the frontrunners of the electronic dance music (EDM) world. GRiZ, a Southfield, Mich.

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Grand Rapids-based band Desmond Jones started at MSU

Shireen Korkzan

June 23, 2016

A Grand Rapids-based rock/funk/jazz fusion band has had success with its Midwest tour so far this summer. Desmond Jones is no stranger to the Lansing music scene. A group of MSU students formed the group in 2012 and have since gradually established themselves as a nearly full time touring band.

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Businesses prepare for Common Ground

Devan Pennington

June 23, 2016

To Lansing residents, Common Ground may just be a popular music festival that happens every summer.