5 Capital area museums to check out for International Museum Day

May 18 is International Museum Day. Here's a list of local museums that will be open to the public for the day.

55th annual East Lansing Art Festival to be held this weekend

The 55th annual East Lansing Art Festival, or ELAF, will feature various forms of art this weekend.

As graduation nears, MSU student reflects on life as a single parent

After an eight-year journey, Brittany Slater walked across the stage to receive her college diploma. Her 2-year-old son, Logan Crowell, donned his own cap and gown as she received her diploma with him in her arms.

Doctoral student to boycott Engler, Board of Trustees at commencement

On Friday, graduating MSU students will enter the Breslin Student Events Center, receive their respective diplomas and approach the university president for a congratulatory handshake. However, one doctoral student plans to skip that last part of the graduation routine. 

Five places to get food near graduation day

With graduation caps in hand and friends and family in tow, many graduates will be trying to squeeze their entourages into a restaurant after their ceremonies. Though there are many places to get a meal around campus, space at popular restaurants on Grand River Avenue may be limited. Opt to try restaurants on this list. They're located away from the main buzz of campus.

Conversation between State News leadership ­— old and new

Editor-in-Chief Rachel Fradette has experienced a full academic year of managing the newsroom at The State News. She sat down for a conversation with Claire Moore — the incoming Editor-in-Chief for the summer — on what she has learned in the leadership role and what advice she has to offer.  

Facing crisis: A recap of the top stories from this semester

Next week, the class of 2018 crosses the stage to receive their diplomas. This semester has been the semester of shadows shifting, stories coming forward and the university being exposed under the watchful eye of the public. 

Jerry Seinfeld set to perform at the Wharton Center

Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be featured at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts this summer. 

VIM Fashion Show showcases student designers

MSU models hit the runway for the VIM Magazine Spring 2018 Launch and Fashion Show on April 22 at the East Lansing Marriott Hotel. 

EL might legalize marijuana in the near future

Buying legal marijuana inside East Lansing city limits is closer to a reality than before. 

Friends, family remember MSU student who died unexpectedly in March

MSU's campus was biomedical laboratory science junior Nikki Touchinski’s favorite place. Nikki died unexpectedly at age 21 in Mayo Hall on March 17.

Spartans vs. Zombies; MSU students taking on fake zombie invasion

MSU’s own version of “Night of the Living Dead” takes place this week as students on campus rally to fight a zombie invasion - or rather, a harmless version of one. 

Firewater Apparel Co. to hold event in coordination with #MeTooMSU

Firewater Apparel Co., founded by MSU alumnus Austin Pabian, is hosting an event in coordination with #MeTooMSU to support survivors of abuse from ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The event will be held at The Rock off Farm Lane from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on April 27.

MFA students show work at the Broad Art Museum

Liz Luna grew up in Peru, where she spent most of her time studying art and painting. She grew up with the pressure to be in medicine, but said she always knew her passion was in creating. 

Professional leadership at The State News to change in upcoming months

Two leadership roles at The State News will change in 2018, as they leave those positions open to application from the public.

How East Lansing Police enforce MIP, fake ID laws and more

Infractions against the liquor establishments include allegedly over-serving a patron, allowing minors into the bar with a fake ID, serving alcohol after 2:30 a.m. and allowing patrons inside the bar with an under-21 ID.

MSU graduate creates new film on "Young Hemingway"

George Colburn has spent the last six years working on a documentary film about Ernest Hemingway. The film has played a huge role in his life and he has dedicated years to teaching people about who Hemingway was. 

Let Lansing Vote sues Lansing City Clerk over failed marijuana referendum

In November 2017, pro-marijuana group Let Lansing Vote sued Swope in relation to a referendum attempt to overturn the 2017 Medical Marijuana Ordinance. 

MSU student leads a double life with his band Hot Mulligan

MSU alumnus Jim Higgins remembered by Spartan community

Since the 1960s, Jim Higgins held season tickets for MSU football. In 1990, he opened a bar for Spartans living in the heart of Chicago. For years, he was actively involved with a branch of MSU’s alumni network, the Chicago Spartans.