FEATURES
Summer sublease may be simple, cause woes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.