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Faces of East Lansing
While most students are fighting through classes toward an uncertain future, Nino Rabhi and Mac Hyman already have made strides toward building their own futures while juggling school work. The two are co-owners of Spicers Grill, the only food cart taking advantage of East Lansing’s food cart ordinance.
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Helpful tips for avoiding parking tickets near or on campus
The next time your friends come to visit for a much anticipated football game or party, don’t let the fear of parking induce a massive headache.
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RCAH exhibition captures Malian culture
Arts and Humanities junior Moussa Traore was surprised to find pieces from his home country of Mali after coming to the U.S.
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Theater renovations help MSU music students
The Fairchild Theatre, once home to music concerts and choral performances, now is filled with a very different production that involves the pounding of hammers, the shrill whir of buzz saws and the low-pitched yells of construction workers. Since the project began in summer 2013, the renovations to the Fairchild Theatre in the Auditorium have proven extensive and ever-growing, and they are expected to finish Oct.
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Rivals come together
Going to the stadium and we’re gonna get married. For Darren and Andraya Kecskes, a chapel wasn’t going to do it. Darren, a Western Michigan University alumnus, and Andraya, an MSU alumna, originally planned a wedding for December, but when the football fans found out their alma maters were playing each other, they knew there was no better time.
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The week ahead
?Looking for something to do before classes pick up speed? East Lansing and Lansing both have plenty of events happening this week.
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Learning the ropes of life at MSU
Entering my freshman year at MSU has simultaneously been one of the most exciting, frightening and enlightening experiences of my life. From the dining halls to the restaurants on Grand River Avenue, exploring the campus and city has been a learning experience that, at times, has proven to be frustrating and cumbersome.
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Ele's Place starts Ultimate Spartan Challenge
After a successful 5K race on July 28 to raise money for Ele’s Place a center for grieving children and families, the organization now is asking MSU fans to show their Spartan spirit by participating in the second annual Ultimate Spartan Challenge. The online challenge allows individuals to create a web profile about why they are the “Ultimate Spartan” to compete for votes.
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Faces of East Lansing
Beer, travel and music. These are three components of the many passions of Mark Sellers, the owner of HopCat, a bar that drew hundreds of people opening day. HopCat and its 100 craft beers on tap has added to the bar scene since its East Lansing opening last week. “We have all craft, no crap,” said Sellers, 45, with a chuckle. Both locations of HopCat have a recycling program.
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Professors of jazz hold concert on campus
Jazz professor Randy Gelispie holds a single drumstick between his fingers and tap, tap, taps on the cymbal of his shining drum set. Rodney Whitaker, director of jazz studies at the College of Music, is picking away at the strings of his bass, wrinkling his brow in concentration. It’s 4:30 p.m., and the many professors of jazz are rehearsing their kick-off concert.
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More Spartan pride, for less green
With kickoff only a day away, here are some ways to show your Spartan spirit on a budget. Not only can you dress the part, but you can easily decorate your dorm or house for the big game.
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Word on the street
As Spartans trickle back on to campus, students are gearing up for classes and the MSU football season.
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Face Time Adam West
As school kicked back into gear, Spartans saw a famed face Monday afternoon in Spartan Bookstore. Adam West, who is the voice of Mayor Adam West on the television show, “Family Guy,” and the Bruce Wayne and Batman characters in the 1960s television series, “Batman,” made an appearance to sign autographs, take pictures and meet fans.
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One Book, One Community discusses war
The 2013 One Book, One Community novel selection is one East Lansing and MSU officials hope will get students and city residents talking about an often difficult subject: war. The program, which has been in place for the past 12 years, is designed to connect students and permanent residents through an often controversial novel.
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Vine celebrity Eckenrode uses dwarfism to teach, entertain
His comedy shorts inspire fellow dwarfs with humor and positive messages. He’s 16-year-old Smithsburg, Md., resident Evan Eckenrode, also known as “Dwarf Mamba.” “I want to make people have a better day,” Eckenrode said.
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World Dwarf Games close on a sentimental note
The conclusion to a three-year rivalry and hundreds of goodbye’s marked the final day of the World Dwarf Games. Two USA basketball teams, the Statesmen and the New York Towers, battled on court Saturday for the gold.
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Athletes show respect, form bonds at World Dwarf Games
With the 2013 World Dwarf Games coming to an end, athletes are able to start reflecting on the week spent together.
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US volleyball team forms bond, wins gold at Dwarf Games
The 2013 World Dwarf Games continued Thursday as athletes from around the world competed in table tennis, volleyball and soccer.
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MSU alumna competing for 2014 Maxim Hometown Hottie
MSU alumna Bailee Beachy is showing that the rivalry between MSU and Michigan goes far beyond sports enthusiast. The former Spartan is a semifinalist in Maxim magazine’s annual Hometown Hottie competition.