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 Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents
City Council scaled back a camping ban to focus on people who block event spaces, but advocates say language still leaves room to target unhoused people.
Human Rights Commission May Be Blocked From Key Records in East Lansing Police Probe
The commission will likely need Mayor Erik Altmann to waive a nearly $900 fee to obtain records it says are vital to an investigation of alleged police brutality.
East Lansing Makers: Do You Know the Mushroom Man?
Matt Stata has been cultivating mushrooms at his home for years.
Faith Over Fatigue: Muslim Students Embrace Ramadan Amid Busy Schedules
While balancing fasting, prayer and reflection with day-to-day responsibilities can be challenging, Muslim students who spoke with ELi said they find Ramadan rewarding.
Decades After Redlining, Wealth and Homeownership Gaps Persist Locally
The legacy of a 1930s housing program still shapes the Lansing area.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Parks and Rec Director Talks Deer Management
The city will consider pooling resources with nearby municipalities to better manage the area’s deer population.
Erinys Quartet to Bring Recital to East Lansing on Thursday
The show will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With MSU Hillel
Guests on this week’s episode of East Lansing Insider speak about why Temple Israel has a personal connection to so many in East Lansing and how communities can respond to antisemitism.
University United Methodist Church to Host Concert to Support MSU Migrant Student Program
The church is raising money for MSU’s College Assistance Migrant Program after the U.S. Department of Education cut its funding.
Blackout Rage Gallons: The Modern Day Jungle Juice College Students Are Using to Get (Very) Drunk
Some BORGs are made with an entire fifth-gallon of liquor.