Author: Adan Tomas Quan

Adan Quan is a student at East Lansing High School and was a participant in ELi’s Summer Youth Journalist Program. Adan has reported for ELi on a variety of topics, including happenings at ELHS and community outreach and support events in East Lansing. Click here to read more about our staff.
Beloved MMS Band Director Turns in Baton

Beloved MMS Band Director Turns in Baton

Patricia Kroth, who retired in June, has left a lasting mark on the band program and thousands of students.

ELEF Awards are Chance to Honor Alumni, Educators and Community Members

ELEF Awards are Chance to Honor Alumni, Educators and Community Members

Nominations are due Aug. 6 for the annual awards celebration and fundraiser planned for May 2024.

An Acronym for Everything: Meet ELHS’s New Principal
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An Acronym for Everything: Meet ELHS’s New Principal

Shannon Mayfield brings a diverse background to his new job as principal of East Lansing High School.

UKirk at MSU Students Taking on Issue of Book Deserts
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UKirk at MSU Students Taking on Issue of Book Deserts

Students from UKirk at MSU are setting out to end book deserts in the Greater Lansing area, and the East Lansing community is able to help them in this effort. Adan Tomas Quan reports.

Why I Report for ELi

Why I Report for ELi

Adan joined ELi after completing our 2020 Summer Youth Journalism Program. Why did Adan continue to report for us? What has he learned along the way?

Yarn Bomb Near Peanut Barrel Honors Pride Month

Yarn Bomb Near Peanut Barrel Honors Pride Month

Outside of Peanut Barrel in downtown East Lansing, a tree can be found wrapped in colorful yarn, emblazoned with the word “LOVE” down the middle. Adan Tomas Quan reports for ELi on why Diane Barnum undertook this project and what it means to her.

ELHS Students Eager to Get Vaccinated, Face Age Restrictions

ELHS Students Eager to Get Vaccinated, Face Age Restrictions

Some students at ELHS have already received a vaccine, and more plan on it. What is preventing some from receiving a vaccine? ELi’s Adan Tomas Quan reports.

Humans and Pets Needed to Train Medical Students, Both Online and In-Person

Humans and Pets Needed to Train Medical Students, Both Online and In-Person

Medical students must continue to learn the best ways to interact with patients – both online and in-person – during the pandemic. Are you interested in signing up to be a standardized patient to help them?

Interfaith Organization Promoting Healing and Unity on Inauguration Day

Interfaith Organization Promoting Healing and Unity on Inauguration Day

The Interfaith Clergy Association of Greater Lansing will be releasing a video on Inauguration Day. Adan Tomas Quan reports.

City Announces Additional Collection Days for Holidays

City Announces Additional Collection Days for Holidays

Adan Tomas Quan provides the details on additional refuse collection days this holiday season.

ELPD and ELFD Discuss Providing Essential Services During Pandemic
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ELPD and ELFD Discuss Providing Essential Services During Pandemic

Social distancing has been a key component of keeping safe during the pandemic, but ELPD and ELFD personnel often work in groups and interact with the public. What precautions have they been taking?

Interfaith Effort in East Lansing to Prevent Hunger

Interfaith Effort in East Lansing to Prevent Hunger

Local religious groups worked together on Oct. 31 to provide produce and dairy products for the community. Adan Tomas Quan tells us how it got started.

How to Celebrate Halloween During the Pandemic

How to Celebrate Halloween During the Pandemic

Want to celebrate Halloween while keeping safe during the pandemic? ELi’s Adan Tomas Quan provides you with some ideas (including a Glencairn parade) and safety precautions.

St. John Food Cupboard  Serves Community During Pandemic

St. John Food Cupboard Serves Community During Pandemic

The folks at St. John Food Cupboard, located in downtown East Lasing, want people to know they have supplies available for those facing hunger. Adan Tomas Quan brings us the details.

ELi’s Summer Youth Journalism Program Wrote On this Summer

ELi’s Summer Youth Journalism Program Wrote On this Summer

ELi held its Sumer Youth Journalism Program in a virtual format this summer. What did the participants gain from the experience?

The ELHS Band Keeps Marching On
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The ELHS Band Keeps Marching On

How does the show go on during a pandemic for the ELHS Trojan Marching Band? ELi Summer Youth Journalism Program graduate Adan Quan brings us the story.