NEWS

Room and board rate to increase 5.25 percent

Kayla Habermehl

April 24, 2009

Students living in university housing will see a 5.25 percent increase in room and board rates for 2009-10, as approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday. MSU has one of the lowest rates in the Big Ten, with the University of Minnesota, University of Iowa and University of Wisconsin having lower rates. Students will now have to pay $7,395 to live in a residence hall, an increase of $369 from the 2008-09 year.

FEATURES

Summer sublease may be simple, cause woes

Daniel Luscombe

April 20, 2009

When Michelle Kenney and a friend moved into a 10-bedroom house at 126 Woodmere, they thought they knew what they were getting into

NEWS

Upgrades slated for summer in Owen Hall

Justin Harris

April 12, 2009

Students who planned on living in Owen Graduate Hall during the summer will have to pack their bags and move out as the residence hall undergoes a $10 million face-lift, expected to be completed by Aug. 1.

MICHIGAN

Student housing at stake in E.L. redevelopment

Jeff Kanan

March 1, 2009

Despite recent concerns from property owners in the East Village area and actions to label the area as environmentally contaminated, city officials said they have no intention of using eminent domain to acquire an area of land that’s home to housing for thousands of MSU students.

NEWS

Council discusses rental ordinance

Jeff Kanan

February 24, 2009

The practicality of an ordinance that would allow property owners to rent out homes to prospective buyers during the sales process highlighted the East Lansing City Council’s work session Tuesday.

NEWS

Rental restriction overlay practice questioned

Allison Bush

November 9, 2008

At the East Lansing City Council’s meeting Wednesday, Councilmember Nathan Triplett voiced several concerns about the city’s procedure for determining its rental restriction overlay districts.

MSU

Brody Complex renovation essential despite high cost

Justin Harris

November 2, 2008

With its youngest dormitory building turning 52 years old this year, the Brody Complex could use a 21st century update.

MICHIGAN

Students spared in national housing, credit downturn

Allison Bush

October 16, 2008

While the housing market has been a point of concern for many people recently, the student housing market should remain stable, city and university officials say.

MSU

Annual event displays student living options

Paige LaBarge

October 16, 2008

Thursday’s MSU Housing Fair helped many students find next year’s living situations during this hectic season of house hunting.

MICHIGAN

Financial crisis hits close to home

Zack Colman

October 16, 2008

Josh Gehrke said the time is right to buy a home. Gehrke, a veterinary medicine graduate student, owns a home on Ann Street with his brothers Jason, 25, and Pete, 24.

NEWS

Key card system could be installed in all residence halls

Kelly House

March 26, 2008

Campus officials are working on a plan to install key card systems in all residence halls, which could allow dorms to be locked during an emergency.

MICHIGAN

Groups question early lease-signing dates

Heather Guenther

March 26, 2008

Michael Baumgarten knew he wanted to live off campus, but he struggled to find roommates in time to sign a lease for renting an East Lansing house.

NEWS

Jackson calls on officials to act on Mich. housing crisis

Craig Trudell

September 12, 2007

Lansing — The Rev. Jesse Jackson called for “major, mass action” from state officials concerning housing foreclosures when they meet in Lansing in the next few weeks.