MICHIGAN
E.L. City Council candidates prepare for competitive race
East Lansing might be under new leadership come November with the majority of city council seats up for grabs.
MICHIGAN
Former E.L. Mayor Vic Loomis to step down from council; six candidates vying for three seats
Former East Lansing mayor and city councilmember Vic Loomis will not seek reelection this fall, the second incumbent to give up their seat ahead of this fall’s election.
FOOTBALL
Meet the Spartans event draws large crowd as football season nears
?With the start of college football season a little more than two weeks away, there’s excitement and optimism surrounding programs across the country.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Councilmember Kevin Beard announces he is not running for reelection
East Lansing city councilmember Kevin Beard unexpectedly announced Tuesday he will not be running for reelection this fall, citing unspecified “professional opportunities.”
FOOTBALL
Dantonio says Tyler O'Connor hanging around in ongoing quarterback battle
Today was the “second or third” annual Ken Mannie mustache Monday at MSU football’s preseason camp, and senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell was pleased with the participation this year. The relatively new tradition was started by Kirk Cousins, Maxwell said, as a tribute to the team’s head strength and conditioning coach each fall during camp.
NEWS
That's all, folks
For many, the thought of folk music creates a perception of melodic vocal riffs, banjos and tambourines — but MSU Museum acting director Lora Helou said folk is so much more than that. Every summer, the Great Lakes Folk Festival aims to acquaint festivalgoers with varied forms of folk music.
MSU
Looking back on E.L., MSU's most important stories of summer 2013
Among ASMSU nearly losing its funding, an academic building fire and a sexual assault suspect on the loose, summer in East Lansing was nothing short of eventful.
FOOTBALL
Defense impresses in 1st jersey scrimmage
Typically, early in preseason camp, defenses tend to be ahead of offenses in terms of readiness and preparation before the offense has time to work out the kinks. Such was the case on Saturday at MSU’s first jersey scrimmage, as the defense took home a 28-22 victory using a modified scoring system.
MSU
MSU electrical engineering team finishes second in national event
After spending countless hours during the spring semester, a team of MSU electrical engineers were honored with second place at the 2012-2013 Texas Instruments Analog Design Contest in Dallas, Texas. Each year, Texas Instruments, or TI, has a three-day contest, hosting 10 final teams who have created a project using a minimum of three TI components in their final design.
FOOTBALL
Facetime: Arthur Ray Jr.
Former MSU offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. had a long and arduous journey to his first career game as a Spartan. After being offered a scholarship to MSU, Ray was diagnosed with osteosarcoma — a rare bone cancer that often is diagnosed in teenage boys — during his senior year of high school in 2007.
MICHIGAN
New sushi restaurant adds to growing trend
As one walks down Grand River Avenue, it’s hard to ignore the ever-growing presence of a certain Japanese cuisine. With at least five sushi restaurants already established in the East Lansing area, another is about to join the pack of sushi options nearby.
FEATURES
Vine celebrity Eckenrode uses dwarfism to teach, entertain
His comedy shorts inspire fellow dwarfs with humor and positive messages. He’s 16-year-old Smithsburg, Md., resident Evan Eckenrode, also known as “Dwarf Mamba.” “I want to make people have a better day,” Eckenrode said.
MICHIGAN
St. Johns hosts 29th Mint Festival
Celebrating the art of agriculture and fresh breath, the 29th Annual St. Johns Mint Festival kicked off Friday with events held at St.
MICHIGAN
Snyder, Schauer expected to compete for governor
While both of these men have served Michigan, Rick Snyder as the current governor and Mark Schauer as a state representative and senator, later serving as a U.S. representative, they are slated to face off as adversaries in the 2014 gubernatorial election.
MICHIGAN
City council discusses 7-bedroom apartments
The East Lansing City Council approved a moratorium at last Tuesday’s meeting to further discuss whether seven-bedroom apartments are a viable option for downtown development. In the past year, the city has received two applications for seven-bedroom, multiple-family-dwelling units. One is a set of townhouses, owned by Hagan Realty, Inc., 927 E. Grand River Ave., adjacent to Lot 11. The other is the space above the former Wanderer’s Teahouse, 547 E. Grand River Ave., owned by Perry Investment Group.
MSU
ASMSU looks forward to new semester
In the aftermath of a long-winded battle with the university, which came to an end this summer, ASMSU is looking forward to a fresh start. For the sake of its autonomy, MSU’s undergraduate student government avoided the prospect of moving all its funding into on-campus accounts after issues with a series of audits were taken up with university officials.
MICHIGAN
HopCat coming to E.L. Aug. 22
HopCat, 300 Grove St., will celebrate its grand opening in record-breaking style at 11 a.m. on Aug. 22. The Grand Rapids-based business has been collaborating with Short’s Brewing Co. to produce 100 varieties of beers that will be available on the 100-tap system, which will break the previous record set by Sierra Nevada and Cannery Row Brewing Co. in California last year.
MSU
Sparty's to offer bus passes, more this fall
Striving to better meet the needs of students and staff, Culinary Services will be rolling out additional food options at select Sparty’s Convenience Stores, as well as the ability to purchase Capital Area Transportation Authority bus passes at all locations across campus. Bill Kost, the associate director of retail food services, said the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services, or RHS, felt the retail atmosphere of Sparty’s would be the perfect place to sell passes.
COMMENTARY
Couch burnings not identity of E.L., MSU
MSU has many traditions that are fully embraced throughout its community, by both the students and permanent residents in the area. Unfortunately, there’s one tradition that has failed to subside over the years. Couch burnings.
COMMENTARY
Comparing college life with sitcoms: Because why not?
As I am sitting down to write what might be the last thing I ever write for The State News, a heavy dose of nostalgia was injected into my bloodstream, and it’s really starting to hit me: I’m entering my senior year at MSU.