The city of East Lansing is accommodating for the growing trend of moped use by designating free moped parking slots in downtown parking structures. The three parking structures with new moped parking slots include the Division Street Parking Structure on 430 Albert Ave., Grove Street Parking Structure on 330 Grove St.
With just three games left in the regular season, the MSU men’s soccer team looks to bounce back after a string of underwhelming performances against defending NCAA champion Indiana Friday at 7 p.m.
As focus turns to the biggest rivalry at MSU, Tom Anastos is focused on a team he’s never seen before.
Media and information freshman Peter Burroughs has always had an interest in art and, according to a new study done by MSU researchers, the time he has put into his artwork might be a wise investment.
It’s a classic Halloween tradition to carve pumpkins, but this year, the resident assistants of Holmes Hall teamed up with Lyman Briggs College to put together a large-scale pumpkin activity with a different approach.
Twice a week, David Bernath, the owner of Flat, Black & Circular, has had the opportunity to do what he calls his “dream job” for the past 36 years.
As a kid growing up in Detroit, alumnus Maurice Ager had two very prominent dreams — to become a professional basketball player and a successful rapper — both of which he has made a reality.
While the Spartan and Wolverine football teams will be waking up and mentally preparing for the big game Saturday, a group of 15 bikers will hit the road on from Michigan Stadium to Spartan Stadium to raise awareness and funds toward amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. 13-year-old Ann Arbor native Sam Sugerman, along with his close friends and family, ventured on an six hour, 65-mile excursion sponsored by Ann Arbor Active Against ALS, also referred to as A2A3, last year on the day of the Michigan-Michigan State football game.
In her debut college game, Tori Jankoska put up 27 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, leading the Spartans to a 100-52 victory over Ferris State University. Women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant was pleased with Jankoska’s performance.
The alleged I-96 shooter, an MSU alumnus, pleaded no contest but mentally ill Wednesday afternoon for felony assault and weapons charges in Oakland County. Raulie Casteel, 44, will be sentenced in Oakland County on Jan. 30. He was arrested last Nov. 5 and faces 18 charges: nine counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and nine felony firearms counts, Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper said. Casteel allegedly went on a shooting spree last fall involving shots fired toward 24 people between Oct. 16 and 27 of last year while driving on the I-96 corridor. Only one person was injured by the stray bullets.
With several reported cases of domestic assault occurring this fall and Domestic Violence Awareness Month coming to a close, police and experts say students and residents alike should keep the prevalence of such issues in mind. At least four domestic assaults have occurred on MSU’s campus this fall, with three involving students. MSU police Sgt. McGlothian-Taylor said she does not see a recurring trend with domestic assaults among students. Domestic abuse isn’t always found within a physical altercation, MSU Safe Place director Holly Rosen said. At times, it manifests verbally, happening so subtly the victim isn’t even aware of it.
Going through a year and a half of arbitration to receive about a week’s worth of pay, is unacceptable to the MSU Graduate Employees Union, or GEU.
Witches on broomsticks, candy corn and sinister cackles trigger visions of the year’s spookiest holiday. However, these are only some of the aspects of the buzz that surrounds Halloween, with its origins dating back centuries. Chris Frilingos, associate professor in the MSU Department of Religious Studies, said Halloween means the eve of All Hallows, or the day before All Saints Day on Nov. 1. All Saints’ Day is devoted to remembering the saints and martyrs of Christianity. Frilingos said All Saints Day is an ancient date in Christian religious calendars, dating back to the Middle Ages.
The Costume Shop managed by Riverwalk Theatre has welcomed an influx of customers searching for a Halloween costume over the past few days.? In the 1960s, the Lansing Civic Players Guild bought the building and created the shop. This past summer, Riverwalk Theatre took over managing the shop to help promote the business and build their success.?
Community members, officials and students gathered Wednesday evening to view what eight days of charrettes produced for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s vision for the corridor from the Capitol to Webberville, Mich. The corridor runs of Michigan Avenue from the Capitol to its merge with Grand River Avenue, then on to Webbervile, close to a 20-mile stretch total.
A viral social media posting showing two college-aged Florida men dressed as Trayvon Martin and his killer, George Zimmerman, has sparked a conversation about how race is portrayed in Halloween costumes. Costumes representing offensive stereotypes of ethnic groups such as American Indians or Mexicans might be found on the streets of East Lansing Thursday night, creating the question among students and faculty of when costumes are no longer fun and simply offensive.
Medical students can make their voices heard through the Joy Initiative, a new series of focus dinners where medical students can network and discuss their studies with peers and administrators. The program began as a research project in April of 2012 with psychiatry resident Miko Rose.
In her debut college game, Tori Jankoska put up 27 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, leading the Spartans to a 100-52 victory over Ferris State University. Women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant was pleased with Jankoska’s performance.
Halloween is not only a reason for students to dress up, but for East Lansing businesses to show and get in the holiday spirit. Businesses are decorating their stores or providing specials, parties and other festivities, to get potential customers excited about the holiday. Here are some specials around town to take advantage of on Halloween and through the weekend.?
If so much money from donors with no connection to East Lansing can have such a potentially massive influence on local elections, it’s time to rethink our laws.