Snowy sidewalks leave E.L. residents with fines
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After being hit with several inches of snow while students were on vacation, the city of East Lansing issued six tickets and 37 warnings for failure to shovel sidewalks during winter break.
Get down, keep the party alive
Updated 01/28/2008 8:58pmNothing breaks up a party quicker than a police officer knocking on a door. Noise is the biggest problem when it comes to MSU partying, East Lansing police Capt. Kim Johnson said.
State News reporter enjoys solitude
Updated 01/28/2008 8:49pmCertain liberties are granted to college students when they move away from home. Privileges students have always dreamt about are commonplace — late nights with no curfews or check-in times, drinking beer at will or bringing your significant other back to “your place.”
On-campus housing sign up under way, continues in spring
Updated 01/28/2008 8:49pmWhile many students living off campus next fall made housing arrangements months ago, the process is beginning for those planning to return to the dorms.
Renters significant portion of E.L.
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Renters account for 68 percent of East Lansing’s occupied homes. And every year, MSU students move from the dorms into apartments, townhouses and rental homes.
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Bouncing around E.L. teaches lessons
Updated 01/28/2008 8:58pmLiving away from home seems like a simple concept, but it’s not. When you first arrive on campus, there are no bills or grocery store trips to deal with. You spend your days wandering by Sparty or admiring the greenery near Beaumont Tower.
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Underage drinkers can avoid legal troubles, fines
Updated 03/13/2008 5:25pmMost people know drinking is bound to happen at college, but it’s not always legal. “Don’t drink alcohol if you’re under 21,” East Lansing police Sgt. Carl Nowak said. “That’s the bottom line.”
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Renters practice fire safety, keep safe
Updated 01/28/2008 8:58pmAllie Vukov knows where the fire extinguishers are located. She knows the smoke detectors are functioning. She knows the fire escape plan. When it comes to fire safety, she’s prepared.
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Students live in style despite constraints
Updated 01/28/2008 8:58pmOutfitted with a funky green futon and a slew of secondhand treasures, Lauren Lundin says her West Shaw Hall dorm wouldn’t feel like home if she hadn’t added her own flair.
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Quick campus food ideas
Updated 01/28/2008 8:57pmYou’re a college student, which means — unless you’re lucky — you’re probably broke. So when everyone else bears the winter weather to grab grub, you can stay cozy at home and still get that restaurant-style flavor.