COMMENTARY
Israeli women don't need to post racy photos to support their country
There are plenty of examples in the media of men taking pictures of “their girl” with them on their deployment.
NEWS
East Lansing takes aim at high-end student housing
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
MICHIGAN
Great Lakes Folk Festival to take place this weekend
The MSU Museum is bringing culture outdoors this weekend for the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in downtown East Lansing, the event is produced by MSU Museum’s Michigan Traditional Arts Program.
MICHIGAN
November ballot candidates finalized
With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting in, the Republican and Democratic candidates on the East Lansing ballot for the upcoming November election have been finalized.
FOOTBALL
With Cook at the helm, Terry, O'Connor continue to improve in preseason camp
Unlike the beginning of last season, there's no battle between the MSU quarterbacks for the starting spot ? junior Connor Cook has it firmly locked down after his impressive 2013 campaign.
FOOTBALL
"No Fly Zone" to see new faces as upcoming season approaches
Any time you have to replace a couple of three-year starters, one of which who was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, a drop off in talent and production is expected.However, Secondary Coach Harlon Barnett isn’t thinking that way, he’s looking at the situation as a couple more guys finally getting their chance to shine.“In elite programs the names change but the winning continues and I think we’re to that point,” Barnett said.
MICHIGAN
MSU Horticulture Gardens hosts art camp for kids
By Sierra Layslay@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThe Michigan 4-H Children's Garden at MSU
FOOTBALL
Players and coaches sound off at football media day
The football season is right around the corner for MSU, with the Spartans returning to the practice field last week and hosting its annual media day on Monday.More than 20 players and the coaching staff were on hand Monday afternoon at Spartan Stadium, fielding not plays, but
BASKETBALL
Spartan basketball to head to Disney World during Thanksgiving for Orlando Classic
The tournament will take place at the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. At 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, the Spartans will face off against Rider for the first round of the tournament. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN2.
MICHIGAN
Patriarche Park officially opens in East Lansing
Now that most of the renovation project is complete, Donovan said the East Lansing Rotary Club and the City of East Lansing are still reaching out to community members for donations so that their goal of $570,000 BW can be reached. Additional donations will go toward constructing a natural play area.
FOOTBALL
MSU football faces high expectations for 2014 season
There was no talk of a national championship in East Lansing at this time a year ago. Maybe for Tom Izzo’s bunch over at Breslin Center, but not for those wearing helmets and shoulder pads on the gridiron.
FOOTBALL
MSU Wide Receivers Coach Terrence Samuel nicknames wide receivers "Frequent Flyer Zone," expects continued growth
To give the rapidly-improving offense an identity, MSU wide receiver coach Terrence Samuel christened the wide receiver corps the "Frequent Flyer Zone" last week at the Big Ten Media Days banquet. Though he put the nickname out there as a joke, it appears it could have staying power.
MSU
Body found near campus identified by police
According to a statement from Lansing Police Department Spokesman Robert Merritt, the man has been identified as 33-year-old Mark Alan Luplow. The Lansing resident was reported missing on June 24.
FEATURES
MSU alumni unite for night of music-making at The Loft
Los Angeles resident Lauren LoGrasso came back to her home state of Michigan for what she called a “mini-tour,” and approached Detroit resident Joei Redd and Lansing resident Sonya Major to be her openers.Originally, LoGrasso said she moved out to Los Angeles for an internship at The Ellen Show but stayed to pursue acting.
FEATURES
Music students get chance to shine at Lansing JazzFest
“What I love to do is to make music,” Clark said. “I study music and I play music. Anybody would be happy to work in their field by night, the same field they study during the day.”
FEATURES
Twitchell's Dry Cleaners is home to rich history
Assistant manager Allen Gies said the employees share a hospitable relationship with their customers. From regulars such as the Spartan Marching Band and the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center to people simply passing through the city, he added they take care of their customers for whatever event they have to attend.
COMMENTARY
Make your own decisions, but consider your parents' opinions
Kids are going to defy their parents — it’s an unavoidable, cosmic law next to Newtons’, Keplers’ and Murphy’s. Pardon the narcissism, but I’m going to call this one Emily’s Law.
COMMENTARY
You don't need toxic relationships in your life
I’m not someone who has totally mastered the art of letting go.I haven’t even come close to mastering it — it’s all too easy for me to become emotionally attached to people, which is something I’ve always viewed as a flaw in my design.
MICHIGAN
Lansing GardenHouse services community members with flowers, education
At the end of the workshop, each participant was able to take home the arrangement they made, including a vase provided by the GardenHouse. In the future, the GardenHouse will offer more gardening-centric classes, such as how to preserve excess fruits and vegetables.mrThe GardenHouse also offers service projects and youth programs for children living in the Lansing area.mr"The GardenHouse really is one of the most wonderful things in Lansing," Laxton said.
MICHIGAN
A quick guide to the 2014 primary election
Although East Lansing voters can decide on several proposals, the bulk of primary election voting is deciding which Republican or Democratic candidates are worthy of representing their respective parties in the November election.