MICHIGAN
Bill would donate fees from crimes to nonprofit
In an ironic categorical swap, criminals could turn into crime fighters under new legislation.
MSU
ASMSU develops summer plan to function without its taxes
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has been facing the consequences of its student taxes being withheld by MSU since the student government declined to pass a bill to relocate and transfer funds to the university financial system at the end of the spring semester.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing offers variety of housing options for area residents
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.
MICHIGAN
Lansing area bustling with seasonal activities
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.
MICHIGAN
Man awaits trial for Pryor murder
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.
MICHIGAN
Students take advantage of food cart ordinance
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.
MICHIGAN
Students take advantage of food cart ordinance
Beneath the shadow of a colorful East Lansing parking garage lay a smorgasbord of North African cuisine.
MSU
On-Campus fishing quality flourishes
Although a number of unsavory items have been collected from the Red Cedar River in years past, Brian Roth, assistant professor of fisheries and wildlife, said students interested in catching fish on campus can rest assured that eating them is safe.
MSU
Mixed feelings towards RA iPad rental program in first year
With the end of the academic year, Residence Education and Housing Services, or REHS, completed its pioneer year in the tablet-based program for resident assistants, or RAs.
MICHIGAN
Atkins pleads guilty to armed robbery charges at Admiral Gas Station
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.
MICHIGAN
Cannon sentenced to multi-year prison term in Pryor case
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.
MICHIGAN
Budget review, Greek life discussed by E.L. City Council
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.
MICHIGAN
MSU celebrates spring commencement, new beginnings
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.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Fire Department responds to small brush fire near Kellogg Center
There was a small bush fire outside the Kellogg Center, Friday afternoon according to East Lansing Deputy Chief Troy Brya.
MICHIGAN
MSU police search for campus armed robbery suspect
An armed robbery occurred at 10 p.m. April 30 on Farm and Shaw lanes. The incident was reported at 4 a.m. today.
NEWS
Minor electrical fire briefly shuts down local Taco Bell
A minor electrical fire took place at Taco Bell, 601 E Grand River Ave, Monday afternoon around 4 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Taste of East Lansing brings out community members
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.
MICHIGAN
Semester to remember, reflect
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.
MICHIGAN
Summer legislation news to look out for
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.
MICHIGAN
Taste of East Lansing to bring out downtown businesses
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.