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First Fridays, Downtown Lansing 101 draw students downtown

Ariel Ellis
September 8, 2013

Two events geared towards exposing Lansing’s vibrancy aimed to help students experience all that East Lansing’s neighboring city has to offer Friday. Lansing’s First Fridays, which encourage commutes from East Lansing to Lansing with business deals and free bussing, and a new student-specific event called Downtown Lansing 101 featured later hours and specials from 35 downtown businesses.

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Grove Gallery & Studios celebrates five years in business

Meg Dedyne
September 8, 2013

A homegrown art gallery nestled in downtown East Lansing celebrated five years of survival and growth Sunday with food, community art projects and camaraderie. Several community members came to join a Celebrating Survival event at Grove Gallery & Studios, 325A Grove St. The event included group participation in a weaving using mixed materials, seeing the upgraded space and enjoying a versatile mix of the 12 members’ latest works.

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Police investigating on-campus moped thefts

Katie Abdilla
September 8, 2013

MSU police are investigating a string of on-campus moped thefts they believe were orchestrated by minors from Lansing. MSU police Detective Lorrie Bates said between 10 and 15 student-owned mopeds were stolen from campus during Welcome Week. The thefts initially began in April, when about 20 mopeds were stolen within the three-week period before the spring 2013 semester ended.

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E.L. Library welcomes international students

April Jones
September 8, 2013

Libraries are known for the abundance of resources they provide to the community, whether it’s in the form of books, computer access or expert advice. On Sunday, the East Lansing Public Library, hosted its fourth annual East Lansing Welcomes the World event, informing and feeding MSU international students as an act of welcoming them to their new community.

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Hookah popular despite city moratorium on future lounges

Ariel Ellis
September 5, 2013

Despite a city-mandated ban on opening additional smoke shops and hookah bars in East Lansing, business owners said the hookah trend still is thriving.

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Living City- Chopping up locks

Julia Nagy
September 5, 2013

For hair stylist Vanessa Dungey and her clients, a haircut isn’t just a few snips and out the door. It’s a chance to catch up, not with just a client, but a friend. To share what’s new — the weddings, the graduations and sometimes gossip.

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Fire rips through Phoenix co-op

Katie Abdilla
September 4, 2013

City officials still are putting the pieces together after a Wednesday morning fire at Phoenix cooperative house destroyed at least four rooms and temporarily displaced all of 29 its residents.

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Wanderer's Teahouse to be replaced by mac 'n' cheese restaurant

Ariel Ellis
September 4, 2013

Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is not returning, but a new restaurant offering 14 varieties of macaroni and cheese hopes to steal the hearts and stomachs of East Lansing residents in its stead. Taking the former home of Wanderer’s Teahouse at 547 E. Grand River Ave. is Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez, which will offer soup, sandwiches and varieties of macaroni and cheese, as well as options to add your own toppings. The business plans to open its doors Dec. 1.

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East Lansing Farmer's Market gets $35,000 in grant funding

Meg Dedyne
September 4, 2013

The East Lansing’s Farmer’s Market is set to undergo a major face-lift this year, thanks to an award through a state-funded grant program. The market, which marked its five-year anniversary this summer, recently obtained a $35,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, to improve what city officials call an already thriving attraction. Among other things, MEDC is known for the Pure Michigan campaign.

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Debate on MI min. wage continues with new report

As concerns over the livability of a minimum wage income mount, a new Labor Day report from the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, showed that while wages have gone up for “higher earners,” the majority in the state earn less than they did 40 years ago as a result of inflation.

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Seven-bedroom apartment plan approved by East Lansing City Council

Ariel Ellis
September 3, 2013

One off-campus apartment proposal in downtown East Lansing was given the go-ahead by city officials Tuesday, while another, larger housing plan still awaits further discussion. Although some city officials questioned the suitability of apartment units containing five or more bedrooms in East Lansing, a proposal for a seven-bedroom apartment in the second floor of 547 E. Grand River Ave. was approved Tuesday evening by the East Lansing City Council.

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Marijuana makes Lansing ballot for Nov.

Lansing residents will see a new ballot initiative to decriminalize recreational marijuana use in November, but it remains unclear whether visiting MSU students will be able to light up without fear.

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EL Council to discuss rental housing development proposals

Ariel Ellis
September 2, 2013

East Lansing could have more student housing options in the near future if city officials approve two development proposals up for discussion Tuesday. The East Lansing City Council is planning to discuss whether to allow construction of a seven-bedroom apartment and a five-story mixed-use building at its Tuesday meeting.

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Firehouse Subs set to spice up business downtown

Ariel Ellis
August 29, 2013

A fiery, fresh sub shop with a mission to help local police and firefighters is rolling into East Lansing’s business landscape Friday. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Firehouse Subs is set to open a new location Friday at 245 Ann St. to welcome the new students. Franchised by brothers Steven and Anthony Karmo and cousin Marius Essak, the East Lansing Firehouse Subs will be the eleventh to open in Michigan.

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Agriculture Hall rededicated in Morrill's name

Simon Schuster
August 29, 2013

Agriculture Hall was rededicated Thursday afternoon as the Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture in an event that brought together members of the MSU community and the Morrill family. In a ceremony complete with hors d’oeuvres, a harpist and a ribbon cutting, the hall was renamed following approval from the Board of Trustees in April.

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Putting in hours

Ariel Ellis  and  April Jones
August 28, 2013

With the start of the fall, students are moving across East Lansing focused on attending classes, making new friends, and most importantly, finding their niche in Spartan society.