Rick Rapaport Helped Build Pride at MSU—Then AIDS Took His Life
Forty years after he became one of the area’s first AIDS deaths, Rick Rapaport’s impact on the community remains.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Says Records Fee Hampers Police Brutality Investigation
The city is asking for $900 to provide body camera footage and police reports.
Council Roundup: Council Approves East Lansing’s First Sheetz Before Putting Moratorium on New Gas Stations
Sheetz, a 24-hour gas station, convenience store and restaurant, received approval from the East Lansing City Council to open its first location in the city. The Pennsylvania-based chain is popular in other states, but just recently just started adding locations in Michigan. Sheetz plans to add up to a dozen locations in the Lansing area,…
After Watching Minneapolis Protests, Local Groups are Preparing for a Surge in Immigration Enforcement
Lansing-area residents traveled to Minnesota to assist immigrant communities and draw attention to ICE actions. They took lessons from their visits home.
ELHS Robotics Club Turns Problems Into Progress
To be successful in competitions, the ELHS Robotics Club must build, program and drive a robot.
ACLU, Homelessness Advocacy Orgs Criticize Proposed East Lansing Ordinance
The ACLU of Michigan, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and National Homelessness Law Center questioned the legality and ethics of an ordinance proposed in East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
MSU Entrepreneurs Earn Spot on ABC’s Shark Tank With Shoelace Startup
A viewing party will be held at Lansing Brewing Company for the airing of the March 4 Shark Tank episode.
School Board Roundup: Board “Pauses” Lifetouch Relationship Over Alleged Epstein Connection; Hears Sex Ed Updates
The district had no spring activities scheduled with Lifetouch and the district is reviewing available information to determine the future of its relationship with the company.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The City Continues to Consider Camping and Loitering Bans
The East Lansing City Council again deferred a vote on proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas.
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.
Congressman Tom Barrett’s Campaign Seeks High School Students’ Emails After Anti-ICE Walkout
Last week, Michigan Information and Research Services reported a staffer for Barrett filed a FOIA request seeking ELHS staff and students’ emails related to an anti-ICE demonstration.