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MICHIGAN

East Lansing youngest ever Mayor Nathan Triplett reflects on first term

“The local government work ended up being one of those interesting situations in life where circumstances align themselves to change your path,” Triplett recalled while looking back at his career. “When a seat opened up on the city council, several people encouraged me run for it, which to be completely honest was not something I had contemplated at the time.”

NEWS

MSU business students reach milestone in application process to Eli Broad College of Business

Last Friday marked a significant event in the application process for MSU business students applying to the Eli Broad College of Business.  The students completed their case studies, where they were required to analyze a hypothetical situation and record a response with a solution to the task at hand.  The case study accompanies an experiential profile as the non-academic factors considered for an application in addition to academic factors.

MSU

Sunday night Oberon release had Crunchy's filled to capacity

This was the night and location that Bell's Brewery was releasing its popular seasonal beer Oberon. And Crunchy's was packed to the point that it had reached capacity. For many Michiganians, the release of Oberon is more significant than an additional option at the bar, it represents the coming of warmer times.

MSU

Student research attempts to provide insight on tree growth

“We’re not cutting the trees down. That’s the good news,” said Telewski, pointing to a pair of oak trees he planted from acorns he collected in Korea. “We do have to cut trees down sometimes but we try to minimize it as much as possible so we can maximize the campus arboretum.”