Camie Heleski loves animals. As a professor of animal behavior and welfare, Heleski also is an owner of cats, dogs and horses, showing she treasures living creatures at both her workplace and home. Except when it comes to her clothes.
This very question has resulted in numerous conversations between us about life, liberty and the pursuit of a common language in which to talk about a positive body image. Although she will always be perfect in my eyes, the problem is I don’t see her through her eyes. And, as I know now, it’s rare that her view is really about how she looks.
They’ve been standing by their men from primaries to (they hope) presidencies. With the exception of Bill Clinton, these fierce potential first ladies aren’t only analyzed by their speeches, but also their physical presentation.
Like many college women, I am obsessed with fashion. I read the blogs, I buy the magazines. I recently even had a “The Devil Wears Prada” moment, making Lifestyle reporter Maggie Lillis exchange her frumpy brown shoes for a pair of my brown patent 3-inch heeled Mary Janes.
When learning the Nia Technique, no pain is gain. The technique blends mind, body and spiritual expressions with dance fitness. It’s a new class offered through Hannah Community Center.
I’m not a vegan. I never have been, save for the weeks I can’t afford eggs or butter. That’s not to say I wouldn’t make the switch.
Eating based on your ideals isn’t always easy. According to Vegan.org, a vegan is a person who “chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products. While vegetarians choose not to use flesh foods, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs.” Because of this, vegans have to avoid items vegetarians normally wouldn’t, including many baked goods.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining youth. Improving one’s health now can lead to a longer life. Jodi Berry, executive director of Fitness USA, 656 Frandor Ave., in Lansing, said paying attention to your body is the best way to gauge how healthy you are.
The State News talks to Nick Verburgt, an average student with style that is anything but.
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with two of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and their perspective on their new frontier.
Walking into Fabiano’s Homemade Candies, 1427 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, it’s easy to see why the franchise has become a local tradition. Large jars filled with chocolate-dipped and sprinkled candies line the walls while the smell of fresh chocolate hangs in the air.
Glenn Hills was practically born at Lansing City Market. Born in April 1938, Hills made his market debut only months later when his family’s cheese business set up shop in the market, which opened in August 1938.
Megan Leinbach always has had a passion for museums. “I started working in a museum when I was 14,” she said. “One of the things I love about MSU is that we have a museum studies program here, which is really unique. Not that many schools have that — especially as an undergrad specialization.”
“Like a virgin, touched for the very first time.” I always thought that was an ironic song for Madonna to sing. Actually, if I had my way, I would prefer the term virgin not be used at all when referring to one’s sexual identity.
For most bicycle riders around East Lansing, the first sign of snow and ice means it’s time to stop pedaling and start riding. But dedicated bicyclists who ride though snow, sleet and ice need to take some extra precautions to stay safe until spring.
Megan Dolby dons a teeny-tiny pair of lavender boy shorts, which you practically have to squint to see, and tops them off with a white, ribbed tank top. Her shampoo-commercial-worthy tresses are held up with a plastic clip, which she tosses off about as seductively as humanly possible. Not bad for a work uniform.
The rock face rises in the distance as you look up. You try to find a handhold to continue your ascent. Suddenly your foot slips and before you know it you’re falling — until your safety rope goes taut and swings you in the air.
Back in my hometown of Midland, there’s a playground with a tall fireman pole. When I was about 11 years old, I realized I was quite skilled at climbing up the pole — rather shocking for a girl who played only soccer and had practically zero upper-body strength.
Just because you aren’t an extra in “Flashdance” doesn’t mean you can’t partake in this season’s most functional accessory — leg warmers.