Seasoned staffer to share college experiences

I’ve been around the block more than once.

I’m in my fourth year at MSU and staring down the barrel of a fifth. A better part of my career at The State News was spent reporting on the community. Now I’m taking a step back to write about it in the blog, “Man About Town.”

The last four years have taught me there is more to learn in this city than what’s taught in classrooms and lecture halls — it’s the interaction with people that teaches us about life. During the semester, I’ll be writing about things I see that make life here unique.

The fabric of this community is created by the different types of people who live here, who make MSU and East Lansing their home for four or five years. Endless parties, nights on the town and days spent hanging out with friends are a crucial part of our development as people and students. This city is constantly changing, as are the people in it. It’s this flux that keeps life in “E.L.” interesting.

I hope to write about things you might or might not have noticed and to share a few of your stories along the way. From bar nights to sitting on the front porch during a sunny afternoon with your roommates, the city offers something new and fun each day.

Whoever said high school is the best time of your life must have not gone to college because these last four years have been the best of my life. I hope they bring the same happiness for you.