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Housing

MICHIGAN

Student Housing Cooperative looking to expand

Josh Thall
June 29, 2015

The Michigan State University Student Housing Cooperative is currently in the process of buying two new properties to create a new student housing co-op. Holly Jo Sparks, the executive director of the Student Housing Cooperative said they have signed an offer sheet and now will begin the process of getting approval of the City of East Lansing to turn the buildings into a new co-op that will house at least 17 people.

NEWS

East Lansing takes aim at high-end student housing

Michael Kransz
August 6, 2014

In recent years, developers across East Lansing have been building apartment complexes that look more like resorts than student rentals.With amenities such as tanning beds, fitness centers, ball courts and study lounges, the apartment complexes are a one-stop-shop for both recreational and study needs.mr

COMMENTARY

Living with many housemates diversifies college experience

Thomas Kladis
January 13, 2014

At first, I did not know what I was getting myself into. A group of students — some of whom I had never met before — decided to look at houses together. The day we looked at houses was the first day all seven of us officially met. Because the house we were looking at was owned by Community Resource Management Co., we were forced to commit to a lease by October 2012, although we would not be moving in until August 2013. We had nearly a year to think about how the living situation would play out, and I was anxious to discover what it would be like living with six other people, two of them being girls.

COMMENTARY

Election's over: time to get to business

Editorial Board
November 5, 2013

The East Lansing election is over, and newly chosen council members have no time to waste celebrating their victories. From housing to bike lanes, decisions made by the council have heavy implications for how East Lansing will grow and how students will live for the next several years. We hope they take the following recommendations to heart as they start their terms.

MICHIGAN

Look inside Spartan Linen Services

Simon Schuster
October 13, 2013

Spartan Linen Services, located south of campus at 373 Service Road, might be the farthest thing from a laundromat. More of an industrial facility than laundry service, Spartan Linen Services washes almost all the linens used on MSU’s campus, from Kellogg Center tablecloths to employee uniforms. They also clean the linen packages that some on-campus students use.

MSU

Students campout for first crack at houses next year

Justine McGuire
October 10, 2013

At least 50 people camped out Wednesday night on the lawn of Community Resource Management Co., or CRMC, to get the first crack at signing up for housing for the next academic year. People hoping to sign up for their top choices of houses or apartments had to arrive on Wednesday evening to put their name and house on a board to hold their choice.

COMMENTARY

Transitional housing too common at MSU

Editorial Board
September 30, 2013

For another year in a row, MSU has taken in too many students than it can house, resulting in the crowded, cramped transitional housing that is affecting so many students. Last year, hundreds of students were affected by a shortage of on-campus housing. As of last week, 545 are packed in dorms meant for only two people.