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Area squirrel found shot by arrow
For East Lansing residents Michael Belligan and Gillian Van Stratt, two squirrels had become their neighborhood pets.
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Proposed increase would raise beer tax by 244 percent per barrel
A tax increase of 5 cents per 12-ounce can of beer has been proposed by Representative Thomas Hooker.
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After delayed opening, Tabooli adds Mediterranean flavor to East Lansing food scene
The East Lansing location of local chain restaurant Tabooli has finally opened its doors after a nearly year-long wait.
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East Lansing City Council looks to work on student issues
East Lansing’s city council will have its first meeting of the school year at 7 p.m. tonight. From development to city government finances, here are some issues to watch this semester.
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Lansing Pinball League has cold beer and college professors
MSU students, professors, and alumni compete in a pinball league in Lansing.
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New kosher deli opens inside MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center
A new kosher deli, The Charles Street Deli, opened its doors inside the Hillel Jewish Student Center at 360 Charles Street on Monday. The deli is now available to Jewish students of the Hillel, Executive Director of the Hillel Cindy Hughey said.
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Newly-introduced senate bill would change first MIP offense
A bill that would reclassify the first minor in possession, or MIP, offense by an underage individual from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction passed the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee unanimously on Tuesday. Senate Bill 332, if enacted, would remove the possibility of jail time for first-time offenders, instead conferring a $100 fine. The bill was passed near-unanimously by the state Senate in March.
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City Council delays vote on Tin Can entertainment license
East Lansing City Council delayed approving an entertainment license brought forward by The Tin Can Bar at last night's meeting. The license for the newly-opened bar, located at 313 E. Grand River Ave., was listed on the consent agenda on the meeting agenda.
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Legislation introduced to prevent more municipalities from raising tobacco purchasing age
Ann Arbor has recently passed an ordinance that prohibits the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. “I think that it is outrageous because as we all know that 18, 19, 20 year olds will just drive outside of the city and buy cigarettes legally.
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Feminism and fashion at the MSU Museum
Through November 23rd, the MSU Museum is presenting “Up Cloche: Fashion, Feminism, Modernity”, an exhibit highlighting American women of the 1920’s and 30’s growing into modernity.
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Dogs go for a dip at East Lansing Family Aquatic Center
Overcast skies didn't put a damper on the dog swim at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.
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Clinton opens Lansing campaign office in building formerly used by Sanders campaign
On August 17th, a Hillary Clinton campaign office was opened on 2722 East Michigan Ave, Suite 101.
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9/11 memorial brings together College Democrats and Republicans
MSU College Republicans and College Democrats joined together at the MSU Rock to memorialize those lost in the 9/11 attacks on the tragedy’s 15th anniversary.
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Construction at 1855 Place creates family units, retail space
After months of construction, 1855 Place has opened its newest on campus residential option, family apartments.
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'Campus Fire Safety Month' sets focus on off-campus fire safety
Gov. Rick Snyder proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month, with a focus on off-campus fire safety.ch The announcement coincides with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S.
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Prisoners' rights demonstrators block downtown traffic as part of nationwide protests
Commuters on Grand River Avenue Friday afternoon were stopped by a different kind of traffic block--protesters in the street.
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First annual Downtown Welcome Dance coming to Ann Street Plaza
If you hear the the thumping sound of club music echoing downtown Saturday night, follow it to the Ann Street Plaza. The city of East Lansing will be hosting its first Downtown Welcome Dance on Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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MSU professor researches how the internet changed prostitution
Mary Finn, director of the MSU School of Criminal Justice, recently released the findings of her three-year sex industry, for which she interviewed pimps, prostitutes and collected data in order to better understand how the internet is changing the world's oldest profession.
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Remaining Park District buildings unlikely to be demolished by year's end
With new apartment buildings and businesses rising along Grand River Avenue, East Lansing has seen growth across its downtown. But students returned this fall to see the a lot of the blighted places still standing. Though windows and doors are still boarded up and the Thai Hut sign is still flaking off, Park District might see some progress in the coming months, although the buildings will likely stay standing by the end of 2016.
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Male students reflect on the former Women's Lounge
Though the former Women's Lounge located in the Union is open to men, some male students still refuse to use it.