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Wanderer's Teahouse set to close this week

Derek Kim

May 13, 2013

After nearly two and a half years, Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is closing its doors in East Lansing. The decision comes after owner Michael Spano accepted a position as an acupuncturist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, thus ending a partnership with the city of East Lansing noted for crepes, hummus sandwiches and various teas from across the globe. Spano said Friday will be Wanderer’s last day in business. “It’s kind of a dream come true,” Spano said.

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Shooting occurs at New Orleans parade, 17 injured

Holly Baranowski

May 13, 2013

During a Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans Sunday afternoon, gun shots injured at least 17 people, according to multiple reports.

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Bill would donate fees from crimes to nonprofit

In an ironic categorical swap, criminals could turn into crime fighters under new legislation.

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East Lansing offers variety of housing options for area residents

RJ Wolcott

May 12, 2013

With the arrival of the summer semester, students choosing to stay around for classes or internships are tasked with finding places to live for the next four months -— dorms, houses, apartments, co-ops and even couch-surfing from friend to friend all are viable options.

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Lansing area bustling with seasonal activities

Tyler Beck

May 12, 2013

Summer is a time for relaxation where temperatures rise, jeans and hoodies are replaced with shorts and T-shirts, and for some students, a break from classes It’s also a time when many students move back home or go on to internships.

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Man awaits trial for Pryor murder

Holly Baranowski

May 12, 2013

When journalism freshman Olivia Pryor was found dead by her roommate, Detroit resident Dishon Tyran Ambrose and Eastepointe, Mich., resident Marquez Dominique Cannon’s lives were forever changed.

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Students take advantage of food cart ordinance

Derek Kim

May 12, 2013

Beneath the shadow of a colorful East Lansing parking garage lay a smorgasbord of North African cuisine. Spicers Grill, located near the southwest corner of Albert Avenue and Division Street, offers a unique twist on the merguez, a sausage composed of halal meat such as beef and lamb.

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Students take advantage of food cart ordinance

Derek Kim

May 12, 2013

Beneath the shadow of a colorful East Lansing parking garage lay a smorgasbord of North African cuisine.

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Atkins pleads guilty to armed robbery charges at Admiral Gas Station

Holly Baranowski

May 10, 2013

Of the two females facing armed robbery charges for robbing Admiral Gas Station, 1120 E. Grand River Ave. and spraying the station clerk with mace, Chrystal Atkins pledged guilty as charged earlier this week in court. She will be given her sentencing on June 12.

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Cannon sentenced to multi-year prison term in Pryor case

Holly Baranowski

May 8, 2013

Marquez Cannon, a resident of Eastpointe, Mich., was sentenced to six to 20 years in prison for one count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree this afternoon in Mason’s 30th Circuit Court.

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Budget review, Greek life discussed by E.L. City Council

Derek Kim

May 7, 2013

Budget cuts to several park funds, recognition of MSU’s Greek Week and a new city attorney agreement were discussed at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting and budget work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

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MSU celebrates spring commencement, new beginnings

Katie Abdilla

May 3, 2013

Clad in green caps and gowns, thousands of MSU students, now alumni, linked arms and swayed back and forth to “MSU Shadows,” MSU’s Alma Mater, at Friday’s undergraduate convocation.

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E.L. Fire Department responds to small brush fire near Kellogg Center

Robert Bondy

May 3, 2013

There was a small bush fire outside the Kellogg Center, Friday afternoon according to East Lansing Deputy Chief Troy Brya.

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MSU police search for campus armed robbery suspect

Holly Baranowski

May 1, 2013

An armed robbery occurred at 10 p.m. April 30 on Farm and Shaw lanes. The incident was reported at 4 a.m. today.

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Taste of East Lansing brings out community members

Holly Baranowski

April 27, 2013

After eight months of planning, East Lansing residents, MSU students and local vendors gathered on Albert Street to get a taste of East Lansing. With live music, variety of food and great weather, people packed into the block for the second annual Taste of East Lansing to try food from local businesses and raise money for the East Lansing Rotary Club and the Community Relations Coalition, or CRC. The proceeds from the event were unable to be determined directly after the event but Carter said she thinks they have doubled what was raised last year. Taste of East Lansing Administration Coordinator Aleece Carter said last year they sold about 3,000 tickets and raised around $1,500, however this year she hoped to raise more, with a personal goal of $4,000.

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Semester to remember, reflect

Staff Reports

April 25, 2013

It was a semester to remember across campus and the country for members of the MSU community. Take a look back at key events for Spartans in East Lansing and around the world.

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Summer legislation news to look out for

Kellie Rowe

April 25, 2013

As finals week approaches with summer in tow, here are some law-related and current-events issues to watch out for this beach season. 1.

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Taste of East Lansing to bring out downtown businesses

Darcie Moran

April 25, 2013

With nearly twice as many vendors, accommodations for twice as many people and warmer weather predictions, coordinators of this year’s Taste of East Lansing are hoping for twice as much fun come Saturday.

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East Lansing community members honored with Crystal Awards

Caleb Nordgren

April 25, 2013

East Lansing resident Jim Cunningham was supposed to be at an ice rink, taking pictures of his wife Thursday evening.

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MSU, EL construction updates, continuing throughout summer

Christine LaRouere

April 24, 2013

Kinesiology junior Emily Raymond mainly uses her car to go to work and make trips to the grocery store, but when the traffic gets backed up because of the construction, she becomes easily frustrated.