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LIFE

Students talk athleisure trends, Alo Yoga and Lululemon

The popularity of athleisure, a category of clothing that combines athletic wear with leisure, style, and comfort, has been on the rise for the past few years. For luxury athleisure brands like Lululemon and Alo, their products offer a wide variety of characteristics that may appeal to customers.

NEWS

Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council

The Ingham County Clerk website announced early Wednesday morning that former candidates Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby are the newly elected members of East Lansing City Council. Whelan won with 22.36% of the vote, earning 2,609 votes across all precincts. Grigsby followed closely in second with 20.01% of the vote, earning 2,335 votes across all precincts. 

MSU

MSU scales back Spartan Gateway District plans

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted to begin accepting plans for a scaled-down version of the Spartan Gateway District. Two trustees expressed concerns about what impacts the construction would have on traffic, among other things, with one trustee voting against the plan.

LIFE

Students discuss the controversy of 'Tea' and 'TeaOnHer' apps

A recently popularized social media app has captured the attention of students at Michigan State University. Tea, first released in 2023, is an app designed to promote “dating safety” for strictly women. However, Tea has just recently gained immense popularity due to other social media platforms, like TikTok.

MSU

As SNAP benefits dry up, MSU food pantries preparing to fill gap

As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential suspension beginning Nov. 1, Michigan State University officials and student advocates are preparing to assist students who rely on the program for food support — increasing food bank capacity and coordinating with local partners.