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What to consider when moving off campus
Mental health reporter Julian Stainback walks through things to consider when moving off campus.
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The hard truth about East Lansing’s harsh, drying water
“College is already so stressful, so something so simple as water — a necessity that we need — that could possibly take you out? It’s scary," communications and journalism senior Brea Crawford said.
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How East Lansing residents handle disputes, disagreements, with their student neighbors
Tensions rise as MSU students continue to disturb the residents of East Lansing. As a result, MSU and East Lansing are beginning to work together to improve relations.
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Protesters parade around Capitol honking car horns for a week
Every day for the past week, Candace Cook has been honking her horn, driving in circles around the Capitol building, three times a day.
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With COVID-19 on the decline, Ingham County waves goodbye to educational mask mandates
In the last two weeks, COVID-19 cases in Ingham County have plummeted by 78%, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have declined by 34.2%
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CATA board of directors debate route expansion
The CATA board of directors did not address the MSU service reductions at their Feb. 16 meeting.
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Current employment rates may force businesses to rely on technology
Minimal changes in the employment situation are causing big changes in the economy.
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Weather Alert: Winter storm watch in effect until Friday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that goes into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday morning. This advisory affects Ingham and Eaton counties.
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Complaint filed against Lansing laboratory responsible for 159 guinea pig deaths
The Lansing laboratory, Emergent Biodefense, killed the animals after a malfunctioning fire suppression system sprayed chemicals into the room housing the animals.
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'We're finally responding': First Black mayor of EL reflects on his term thus far
After being elected by city council in November 2021, East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon looks back on his first months in office.
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Fuzzy mittens and frostbite: How to stay safe this winter season
Frostbite is when a part of the body without central heat freezes due to prolonged exposure to the cold, damaging underlying tissue in the skin, such as toes, fingers and tips of ears.
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Former MSUPD Chief Kelly Roudebush dies after battle with breast cancer
“It was my privilege to work with her,” MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said at a Feb. 11 Board of Trustees meeting.
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What's going on with inflation, and why is it happening now? MSU experts respond
“The economy is pretty complex, kind of like a spider web,” Michigan State University economy professor Charles Ballard said. “If you touch a spider web over here, the whole thing shakes.”
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Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo returns to Lansing this weekend
Kohler Expos President Pam Glass said in a press release this represents the “ultimate weekend shopping experience.”
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Ingham County rescinds emergency order requiring masks in educational institutions
Another order, detailing quarantine and isolation procedures for close contacts in school settings, is also set to be repealed.
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Tampon tax repeal officially goes into effect
The bills were passed in the Michigan House and Senate in October before being signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Nov. 6. It officially went into law on Feb. 3.
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Restaurant with 'Best Wings in Michigan' coming to Grand River
Wing lovers can rejoice: East Lansing is getting a new "Wing Joint" on Grand River. The Detroit Wing Company is expected to open later this year, where they will offer a selection of wings tossed with one of their 19 signature sauces.
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Skiers, snowboarders gather for Rail Jam event at Valley Court Park
“We’re just out throwing down, seeing who can do the coolest trick,” communication leadership and strategy freshman Lucas King said.
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MSU students share mental health, financial struggles onset by delay in financial aid
“I just hope future first generations don’t have to go through this constant battle with somebody that’s supposed to be there to help you,” criminal justice senior Ross Luna said.
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Lake Lansing Starbucks workers file for union election
Workers at the Lake Lansing Street and Kerry Street Starbucks have filed with the National Labor Relations Board to have a union election, joining a wave of Starbucks stores across the country doing the same.