Recent Articles
Wage reform to bring new challenges for East Lansing's service industry
In July, Michigan lawmakers voted to phase out the tip credit system, and correspondingly raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $15 an hour. However, local business owners and MSU student service workers are concerned that this shift will negatively impact their industry.
'A channel to our culture': First Nigerian resturant opens in East Lansing
Handie, a fast-casual Nigerian restaurant, is bringing a new flavor to East Lansing. The eatery opened last month and features a diverse menu of authentic Nigerian specialities such as Jollof rice, suya and fufu and egusi.
Andy T's is the heart of MSU’s hayride tradition
For decades, hayrides have been a cherished tradition at MSU. Various clubs and organizations gather at Andy T’s corn field where they sit on hay bales around a fire and take a trip around the property on wagons. But Andy T’s is more than just a yearly destination for MSU students, it’s a staple within the local community founded by owner and namesake: Andy Todosciuk.
How businesses navigate cyclical nature of East Lansing
Every summer, MSU students vacate the usually busy downtown of East Lansing and return by the thousands a few months later for the back to school rush. These cycles are a fact of life in a college town, but how do these patterns affect local storefronts and restaurants that remain here year-round?
Senior section leaders reflect on Izzone community, say 'bittersweet' goodbyes as season ends
The Izzone, Michigan State’s basketball student section, is an integral part of the university’s athletics program. However, the sense of community created among students wouldn’t be possible without those who lead it – the senior section leaders.
