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East Lansing Rep. Sam Singh leads Democrats in state House
As minority floor leader, Singh will be a liaison between the Republican and Democratic delegations.
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City council weighs remaining park district proposal
City council decided to defer discussion of demolishing properties on W. Grand River and 303 Abbot Road until Jan. 27.
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While students socialize and party, local business gear up for jump in revenue
“It happens every year where you get 30,000 people leaving town, you’ll have a dip,” Montemayor said. In expectation of the return of students, Menna’s Joint got rid of their skeleton crew and began to increase the number of employees during shifts. In addition, the business created a number of promotions and specials.
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Fraternity denies involvement in explicit video levied against it online
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is weathering controversy after a post of a sexually explicit video ignited a furor online.
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Lansing BWL General Manager J. Peter Lark fired Tuesday
According to several reports, the Lansing Board of Water and Light fired General Manager J. Peter Lark on Tuesday for "just cause" on the grounds that Lark has failed to fulfill the requirements of his job. Reportedly, "just cause" in Lark's contract is synonymous with "employee misconduct."
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East Lansing city council tables demolition plans for now
City council decided to defer discussion until January 27th when it came to demolishing properties on W. Grand River and 303 Abbot Road.
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Looking for a new workout spot? Check out local gyms and yoga studios
Local fitness centers offer a wide variety of plans, equipment and locations to students looking to work off the holiday weight.
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Furniture stolen from the Union over the course of several weeks
The Union was the victim of a series of furniture thefts over the course of several weeks last semester, said Union Manager Tami Kuhn.
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Bomb threat at MSU last semester is 'still an open investigation'
As of Monday, MSU police have no new information to disclose regarding the Nov.
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Promised meeting addressing George Will grievances yet to be scheduled
MSU students were furious last month at the university’s decision to invite Washington Post columnist George Will to speak at the fall commencement ceremony. Many believed Will’s past comments on sexual assault on college campuses sparked controversy on a campus where sexual assault is already a pressing issue, following a federal investigation of the university’s Title IX compliance.
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ASMSU looks to appeal keg tag law
ASMSU would like to encourage state legislators this year to repeal the Michigan keg tag law, which requires consumers to register their beer keg purchases with the place of business.
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The Element 903 apartments slated to open Fall 2015
Students will now have another off-campus housing option to consider as they make arrangements for the next school year.
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Accident takes lives of two students over break
Maura Brandi and Carolena Elowsky, both sophomores and close friends, "had a way of lighting up a room anytime they were in one.”
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Man killed when car leaves road on Christmas Eve
A 53-year-old man was killed at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening when his SUV left the road and struck several trees on State Road in East Lansing.
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Oswald Wilder, charged in sexual assaults of four MSU women, given maximum sentence
East Lansing Police Chief Juli Lieber said in a statement she was happy Wilder received the maximum sentence and expressed that the police department "hope(s) the victims will find some peace in knowing that he will be going away for a long time.”
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While most students relish graduation, some protest
As a response to the decision, about 50 students, faculty members and members of the community came together outside of the Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Saturday morning to protest before commencement began.
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Students protest controversial commencement speaker George Will Wednesday afternoon
"Un-invite Will!” “It’s on you MSU!” “Rape is not a privilege!” Those were just a few of the chants recited by the 30 or so protesters during the a march protesting MSU commencement speaker George Will on Wednesday afternoon.
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Alumni, students procrastinate studying by swimming in frigid Red Cedar River
"My favorite part is heading into the library soaking wet and everyone looks at you like you're crazy," said electrical engineering senior Anthony Garvert, who participated in the dip.
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Car crashes into River Park Apartments
A car crashed into a patio in River Park Apartments late Friday night, potentially damaging the building and unsettling the apartment's residents.
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Police urge students to take home valuables over break
Due to a notable increase in the report of home invasions after students return from break, the East Lansing Police Department increases focused patrols in popular neighborhoods to safeguard vacant residences.