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CASUAL CONFIDENCE Investigating the stigma against casual games

MICHIGAN’S LGBTQ SAFE SPACES AND HANGOUTS Celebrating Pride Month with Michigan's safe spaces and resource centers

A DEDICATION TO REPRESENTATION Why we should all care about representation in film and television

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If you have the resources, though, I suggest going all out: take that flight to Hawaii; walk down the streets of that far-away city; use a getaway to make it to where you need to be to find the version of yourself who has been hiding away. It can be tempting to push trips like this off, but taking the leap is almost a foolproof way to break the monotony of daily life.

In the long term, finding your community is one of the best ways to make permanent change in your life. Finding people who understand, care about and support you is incredibly important to anyone’s mental health. In all honesty, I didn’t decide to take that walk on my own. I only did it because someone invited me to walk with them. Whether you are feeling stuck, or know someone who is, take the jump. Do all the things.

Logan Ryan is a senior English major studying creative and professional writing. He began his career at MSU as an engineer and still laughs about it sometimes. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, playing video games, and cold weather. He can usually be found at his desk doing anything but writing, on his bike, or on a hike. You can follow him @Rogan_Lyan on Twitter.

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ART DIRECTOR Mark Warner PUBLICATION DESIGNER Matthew McDaniel WEB MANAGER Jeanette Wummel WRITING Logan Ryan Jordan Warren Olivia Caswell Camille Allen Caroline Johnson Sarah Nowack Breanna Rich Michelle Ried Jill Ciampa EDITING Logan Ryan Caleb Edwards Jordan Warren Michelle McKernan Molly Harmon Rockila Young Madison Simmers Emma Heikkinen Anastasia Niforos Stephanie Tkaczyk

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Of course, you can always aim a bit smaller. Brighten up the inside of your home with some aquatic friends by building your own aquarium; maybe discover a new, wholesome obsession in games like Stardew Valley; wake the sleeping writer in you by tackling some creative writing prompts; even spicing up your work outfit can make a difference. Anything that could bring joy into the mundane is worth a try.

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Whether you’re a student or not, June and July are the perfect months to break free of routine. The sun is shining, the world is green again and, luckily for us here in Michigan, the many bounties of our state are there for the taking. Head out on a hike to see the lighthouses, try one of our delicious recipes while on a camping trip in the Upper Peninsula or find your happy place with a good book on the beach. Small trips like these are great ways to blow up your scheduled boredom.

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It’s not always easy to recognize when we’ve fallen into a rut.

Sometimes all we need is a small change to shake things up and shake us out. For me, it was a simple walk that helped me realize how much I missed spending time outside. In this issue, I hope you can find something that’ll help shake up your day-to-day.

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I took a walk outside today for the first time since last Fall. Sure, I’ve been walking to and from classes and the car, but today was the first day in awhile I did it for the sake of walking. It opened my eyes to something I didn’t expect. I’d been sliding further and further into a rut of apathy and sadness. I had no motivation, I felt tired all the time and, between rare moments of positivity, I found myself feeling unhappy and frustrated.

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CASUAL CONFIDENCE Investigating the stigma against casual games

BY SARAH NOWACK When we think about video games, often the first titles that come to mind are things like Call of Duty and Apex Legends: first-person shooters and action adventures. But what about those quiet nights when you just want to pass the time with familiar comforts instead of heart-pounding exhilaration? For this, many turn to casual games. Titles like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, Style Savvy and Tetris, even phone games like 1010! and Candy Crush, are considered casual games.

These casual experiences are all widely beloved franchises, and yet, when we think of video games, these sorts of games often get left out of the conversation. Why is that?

Are we ashamed to play them because they aren’t as physically or mentally demanding? Is there a mechanical reason why these games aren’t as widely loved? Or is there more going on here?

One possible reason these titles appear to be less popular or less commonplace may have to do with their platform.

The mechanics of these games tend to be much slower and detail-oriented, and, as anyone who has played a shooter will tell you, it can be difficult to orient control sticks and directional pads with precision or finesse. It’s not that consoles or controllers are bad in any way, but they are geared toward movement-centered mechanics and prolonged action or repetition. Most casual games fall into the mobile or hand-held gaming category, flourishing on consoles like the Nintendo Switch or touch-screen phones.

Many people still have a hard time thinking of mobile or hand-held games as “real” games. Arguments range from them not being challenging enough, to not requiring as much skill as major AAA titles. Some even going so far as to claim that, unless you’re spending “X” amount of hours in front of your TV or computer screen every day, you’re not a real gamer. These arguments are becoming more flimsy, however, with major league gaming franchises creating mobile versions of their popular titles (The Elder Scrolls: Blades, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, The Sims Mobile, Fortnite), and more mobile-

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exclusive games reaching the same narrative depths and requiring the same level of attention as a League of Legends match. Thankfully, there is a fair mix of both casual and time-consuming titles on the market, ensuring that everyone can find a game that meets their preferred play style, mood and situation.

Although not heavily advertised as such, Nintendo’s Animal Crossings happens to be one of company’s flagship franchises and has debuted on nearly every console they’ve released since the Nintendo 64 in 2001. In titles such as Animal Crossing, you use the analog sticks to walk and the buttons to interact with the world, making full use of every component of the controllers without being limited by them. It’s thanks to franchises like this that many hand-held consoles like the Nintendo Switch and DS have begun to adopt similar control styles, marrying them with their own unique capabilities that cannot yet be found on consoles, like motion sensors and touch-pads. This blurring of lines has facilitated a lot of cross-platform flexibility for all games, from racing and sports to RPGs. So, if the platform isn’t the excuse, then what is?

Maybe there’s a cultural element to it. Maybe the way industries advertised and promoted video games have impacted how people assess their quality and value.

Whether or not anyone wants to admit it, from their earliest days video games were marketed toward boys. Industries find it easier to advertise toward consumers when they are broken up into categories. Then when certain demographics are told that products aren’t for them, they become alienated and a stigma is created around that product, which can follow it forever.

That stigma can have a huge impact on the product and its industry over time. Women have been (and still are in some places) ostracized in the gaming industry, even as professionals and experts. For years, it wasn’t even considered that girls might also want to play games because male developers grew up only seeing the products targeted toward themselves. This hyper-masculinity has

given way to thousands of brilliant games over the years, but paired with our society’s tendency toward masculinity taking the form of violence and aggression, it means that any game that fell outside of that was, for a long time, considered inferior. When hand-held and mobile gaming began to take off, it was largely marketed toward female gamers because the platform was far more limited and, therefore, the games were not as elaborate or intense as their home console counterparts, thus making them easier for new, girl gamers.

Thankfully, these days people have begun to move beyond gender stereotypes and the lines between mobile and console gaming have become next-to-nonexistent.

Unfortunately, some people still haven’t quite moved past the idea that casual and mobile games aren’t “real” games.

They are, and they’ve been crashing the metaphorical glass-ceiling of the gaming industry for years. Games like Minecraft and Stardew Valley take a much calmer approach to virtual entertainment and have been rewarded with mass appeal and success. That success has truly broadened the concept of what a game is, what play is and has paved the way for future generations of games to push the boundaries of that definition even further.

With E3 right around the corner, it’s important to take a moment to reconsider our options and open ourselves up to entertainment beyond the flashy explosions and cartoon violence. Sure, the shooters and the battle-royales are great games, and there’s nothing wrong with being excited for them. But the next time you find yourself wanting to curl up on the couch and run errands for townsfolk, solve puzzles or tend to your virtual garden, you don’t have to be ashamed of it. All games are beautiful, and you shouldn't feel bad for playing games that make you feel good.

Sarah Nowack is a senior professional writing major who is minoring in graphic design. Her days are spent haunting the local library, consuming copious amounts of coffee, playing unpopular video games, and making terrible puns. She can be found at @battlerouge on Twitter and @ shiverbound on Instagram.

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CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR THE SUMMER Prompts to keep you creative in the slow months

Summer is a time to relax, even if these slower months are still full of work and school. It is important to take the time to continue doing something that keeps the inspiration flowing when everyday

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pressures block initial creative juices. To help, here are some creative prompts to inspire and challenge you, and hopefully block inevitable boredom or burnout.

an image with one continuous line, never picking up the pen.

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outside and take three close-up pictures of different objects.

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someone draw a shape on a piece of paper, then turn it into a masterpiece.

your day: Take out your phone and record what you do in a day, then send it to a friend.

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a poem about tortilla chips.

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out the recipe for the food you most recently ate.

Vlog

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your favorite book cover or movie poster.

you were to dive into the deepest part of the oceans, what would you see?

Draw it, describe it or write a story about it.

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a playlist of songs that represent your life.

a letter to one famous person who inspires you. What do you admire about them? How do they influence you? Have they helped you get through a specific circumstance?

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an acceptance speech. Who will you thank? What are you accepting? How did you get there?

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a playlist for someone you care about. Add five songs that you know they love, five songs that remind you of them and five songs that you know they’ve never listened to (but think they will like).

a story using only dialogue between characters.

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a two-page story including all of the following words: wealth, low, animal, lemon and inspirational.

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outside and draw the shapes that you see in the sky.

and spot a constellation in the sky. Can’t find one? Make up your own. Draw the constellation out and give it a name.

a letter to your future self detailing today and today only.

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the lyrics to your three favorite songs and use them to write a new song.

a new song title using words from five songs you heard today.

a story using only 10 words.

a collage using anything you can find: magazines, newspapers, envelopes, pamphlets, etc.

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a story that takes place somewhere where you’ve always wanted to go.

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a tulip, tree and bench.

up a random book and flip to a page. Use the first word you see as the first word in a story or a poem.

cover art for your life playlist.

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about a plot hole that really bothers you, then rewrite the story using your ideas to fix those holes.

Olivia Caswell is a junior professional writing student focusing on editing and publishing.

When she is not fervently organizing her Spotify playlists, she can be found laughing at jokes that were popular in 2013, or staring at the severely unbalanced numbers that are her followers vs. her following on all social media platforms. Please follow her @oliviacaswell on Twitter and @oliviacaswell98 on Instagram.

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SAFE SPACES AND HANGOUTS

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Celebrating Pride Month with Michigan's safe spaces and resource centers

BY BREANA RICH June is LGBTQ pride month. It is a time for everyone to come together, march in pride parades, protest and celebrate gay rights. The first pride parade was a commemoration of the Stonewall riots in 1969, which greatly impacted the gay rights movement.

June has been recognized as an international month of celebration since 1970. Gay rights have significantly progressed since 1969, but it is still important to recognize society’s shortcomings today and provide crucial resources and spaces for queer people. To celebrate Pride Month, these are the need-to-know queer spaces in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing.

Ann Arbor has long been known as a progressive city, largely due to the fact that it’s a college town. Like most major cities, Ann Arbor has what is referred to as the “gay district,” which is located in Kerrytown and Braun Court.

Braun Court is the main location for Ann Arbor’s queer spaces, and it is also an outside space that hosts LGBTQ performances, protests and celebrations.

Martin Contreras and Keith Orr, two self-identified gay men, opened a full-time gay bar and restaurant called \aut\ BAR and an LGBTQ bookstore called Common Language.

Zingerman’s Deli and Arbor Brewing Co., well-renowned restaurants, are recognized as inclusive spaces. Ann Arbor’s queer nightlife thrives at Necto Nightclub and at LIVE’s 8

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weekly LGBTQ dance party, Candy Bar, every Thursday.

Aside from food, bars and nightclubs, Jim Toy Community Center is a resource center for people who identify as queer. The center provides information and hosts events for the community. Its mission, as stated on its website, is to create “an inclusive community where people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity are visible and live together in equality, respect and happiness.”

Grand Rapids was named one of the “Gayest Cities in America” by The Advocate magazine. Rainbow flags and transgender pride flags are hung throughout the city, many of which hang outside businesses, breweries, and restaurants to signal they are safe, inclusive spaces. Rumors Night Club and The Apartment Lounge are Grand Rapids’ destinations for a night out and grabbing a drink.

Like Ann Arbor’s Braun Court, Grand Rapids’ gay district is located on Wealthy Street in Eastown. This area of the city features coffee shops and retail stores owned by people who identify as queer, like Woosah Outfitters.

Grand Rapids’ LGBTQ resource center, The Grand Rapids Pride Center, works to empower the LGBTQ community with supportive services and awareness. The rainbow and transgender flags flying throughout the city are a comforting sight for LGBTQ individuals, as are the queer spaces and services the city offers.

Photos by Breana Rich

Lansing and East Lansing have their share of queer spaces for LGBTQ folk. Lansing’s Old Town is where most of Lansing’s well-known queer spaces are. Foodwise, Old Town has Sir Pizza, which is lesbian owned and operated, and Golden Harvest. Known for having the best breakfast in the city, Golden Harvest's eclectic decor brings people in, but the front door decal demands that racists, sexists and homophobes stay out. Queer-owned Metro Retro, a thrift store in Old Town, is filled with racks of clothes and trinkets. Old Town is also the epicenter of LGBTQ bars, including Esquire and Spiral.

Throughout the Lansing area, local coffee chains like Strange Matter and Espresso Royale hang LGBTQ flags.

Resources and community spaces are available at the LGBTQ resource center at Michigan State University and the Salus Center. Given the expansiveness of the Lansing area, there are queer spaces across the city, and they are worth exploring.

It is important for LGBTQ communities to have these life-saving spaces to be out and open, meet other queer people and to have access to resources. To all who identify as queer, check out the places in your city or travel to those nearby, take advantages of the resources available, and interact with your community.

Breana Rich is a senior studying professional writing and English with a concentration in writing, editing, and publishing. She is happiest with a cat sleeping by her side, a cup of coffee in one hand, and a book in the other with one of her many playlists playing in the background. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @breanalynrich.

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THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER June

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FESTIVALS AND PARADES

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June 13-15 Juneteenth Celebration & African American Parade 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street St., Lansing June 14-15 Michigan Pride March, Rally, and Festival State Capitol Building June 15 Lansing Beer Festival REO Town Pub, 4 - 9 pm June 29 Celebrate Meridian Festival and Food Truck Rally 5151 Marsh Rd

July 8 1025 S. Cochran Charlotte, Eaton County Fair July 10 Lansing Brewing Company, Lansing Brew Run, 5:30 - 7 pm July 11 - Aug 8 Every Thursday, Valley Court Park, City of East Lansing Midnight Film Festival July 12 Turner Street and Cesar Chavez Lansing, Arts Night Out 5 - 8 pm July 12 - 13 Lot 56 Old Town, Old Town Scrap Fest

MUSIC June 6 - July 4 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series 525 E. Grand River, 7 - 9 pm June 7 I Love the 90’s Fest Cooley Law School Stadium, 7-11 pm June 7 - Aug 30 Lake Lansing Community Bandshell Every Friday, 7 pm 1621 Pike Road Haslett June 21-22 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival 410 Abbot Road June 22 Three Stacks Music Festival 1100 S. Washington Ave, 2 - 11pm June 27-30 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival 410 Abbot Road

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THEATER June 1-2 Hamilton Wharton Center, June 1: 2 pm and 8 pm, June 2: 1 pm and 6:30 pm June 6-9 Riverwalk Theater Presents: Hairspray Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, 228 Museum Dr., Riverwalk Theatre/ Community Circle Players June 6-16 Charlotte’s Web The Downeaster Theater, 2 - 9 pm

MISCELLANEOUS June 1 Chalk of the Town 1232 Turner St., 9 am - 4 pm June 2 - Oct 27 East Lansing Farmers Market Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, 10 am - 2 pm June 13 Chipmunk Story Time Harris Nature Center, 10 am June 15 Oldsmobile Homecoming Auto Owners Insurance Complex June 15-16 2019 Midwest Thunder Series Reno’s North Sports Bar June 20 - Aug 24 Parks, Recreations & Arts Kids Camp Hannah Community Center

MISCELLANEOUS June 20 - Aug 24 Parks, Recreations & Arts Kids Camp Hannah Community Center July 19 Howl at the Moon Harris Nature Center, 9 pm July 20 Old Town in Bloom and Beyond, Patio and Garden Tour Old Town Commercial Association July 20 Taste of Downtown Downtown Lansing Washington Sq., 3:30 - 9 pm July 27 Car Capitol Auto Show R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, 9 am - 3 pm

MUSIC June 6 - July 4 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series 525 E. Grand River, 7 - 9 pm June 7 - Aug 30 Lake Lansing Community Bandshell 1621 Pike Road Haslett, Every Friday, 7 pm

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A DEDICATION TO REPRESENTATION Why we should all care about representation in film and television

BY CAROLINE JOHNSON

2018 was a big year for representation in film. “Black Panther,” which released on Feb. 16, quickly became the No. 1 highest-grossing solo-superhero movie, according to “Deadline Hollywood”.

“Crazy Rich Asians,” which released on Aug. 15, is the top-grossing romantic comedy in 10 years and the sixth highest-grossing rom-com ever, according to “Box Office Mojo and Quartz.” The numbers don’t lie; audiences enjoy watching films with diverse casts. These films, however, are not successful just because their casts are diverse.

In the past, people of color commonly played the villains. This theme spread and reinforced the notion that looking different than somebody else was a bad thing. This taught children that somebody had a darker skin tone than them was more likely to be a criminal.

On the same hand, women commonly played the damsels in distress and queer roles were almost always represented as the flamboyant best friend, none of which carried much substance to their characters.

Films like “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” are popular because their diverse casts aren’t constrained to stereotypes that have been kept alive for far too long.

“Crazy Rich Asians” follows a successful Asian American woman raised in New York City by her single mother as she falls in love with one of her fellow professors. In “Black Panther,” the main character is a black man who leads the most technologically advanced country on the planet. Throughout the film, he is surrounded by strong women like his sister who’s an engineer, as well as the head of their army, who is also a woman.

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the message is clear. People of color are not just people of color. People of color are successful. People of color are powerful. People of color deserve to see themselves on screen. The same goes for women, queer folk and other minority groups.

These improvements in film and media can be traced to the increased representation of minorities on film crews as well. “Black Panther” was directed by Ryan Coogler and written by both Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole, who are both African American. “Crazy Rich Asians” was directed by Jon Chu, a Chinese American filmmaker who was named to be a distant cousin of the main character, Rachel Chu, in the book on which the movie is based.

This evidence points to the fact that films with diverse crew members are more likely to be more representative and leave a lasting impact on their viewers.

Alexandra Hidalgo, an award-winning filmmaker and assistant professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures at Michigan State University, weighed in on the topic. She stated that when hiring her films’ crewmembers, “it’s vital to bring in diverse voices because my work primarily deals with gender, immigration and the experiences of those whose lives are spread across cultures.”

If a film or television show addresses topics that appeal to a diverse — and underrepresented — audience, the crew and actors who are working on the piece should be representative of the world.

“The great thing about having diverse crews is that they help you tell diverse stories and diverse stories tend to find an audience since there aren’t a lot of films with protagonists who are not straight white men,” Dr. Hidalgo

said. “As more and more films by and about women, people of color and queer people earn as much as or more than films by and about white males, the doors should open to diverse filmmakers and the stories they want to tell.”

According to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), over half of people going to movie theatres are women. Yet, of the top 100 grossing films of 2018, women represented 4% of directors, 15% of writers and 3% of cinematographers, according to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.

Alexandra Hidalgo filming in Washington, DC Photo by Alexandra Hidalgo

Photo by Alexandra Hidalgo

“I support diverse populations making films and being represented in film. Whenever I hire a crew, I make sure that at least half of those working on my films are women,” said Dr. Hidalgo.

Some other filmmakers and actors have also made similar promises to encourage representation. For example, when Regina King accepted the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “If Beale Street Could Talk,” she promised to include at least 50% women on all products that she produces.

What you see on your television or film screen should represent the world that we all live in. Representation is important in every industry, not just in film. But it’s a good place to start. King stated that "[I’m] challenging people in all industries, not just Hollywood. Because we need to see that parity across the map, with everything.”

Venezuelan filmmaker Ana Lucía Salamanca at the Emil Friedman school in Caracas Photo by Alexandra Hidalgo

So support diversity in your own workplace, club or classroom. If you are a filmmaker, Dr. Hidalgo suggests that you, “hire diverse crews and support the work of diverse directors, producers and screenwriters.”

Photo by Alexandra Hidalgo

It doesn’t take one person, actor, director, producer, writer or even an entire production company to change the status quo. Do your part in this huge phenomena known as representation; rent “Crazy Rich Asians” from RedBox, stream “Black Panther” on Netflix and support films that are currently in theaters like “Shaft,” “The Farewell” and “Men in Black: International.”

Beyond entertainment, support minorities and underrepresented groups in all acts of life. “It’s not just about doing the right thing by the humans behind the camera and by those who watch the films we make,” said Dr. Hidalgo, “it’s about making better films and diverse stories are rich and exciting, and sadly, largely unexplored.”

Caroline Johnson is a junior professional writing major who enjoys wearing face masks while advocating for the forgotten punctuation mark, the interrobang. If she is not doing one of those things, she is probably at Linton Hall writing, communicating or social mediaing on behalf of MSU’s College of Arts & Letters. Keep up with her on Instagram and Twitter @carolimejohnson.

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Alexandra Hidalgo shows her aunt Yarima Hidalgo how the cameras work Photo by Alexandra Hidalgo

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All photos by Breana Rich

The historical lighthouses of the Great Lakes State

BY BREANA RICH

Michigan, the Great Lakes State, is well-known for being home to the most lighthouses in the country. Tourists visit from out of state to see them, and Michigan locals spot them on beach and travel adventures. The lighthouses have become a Michigan icon and are a huge part of the state’s history. Approximately 250 lighthouses have been recorded in Michigan, around 125 of which still stand. Of the many that remain, there are a handful that stand out to Michiganders and lighthouse explorers.

Little Sable Point Lighthouse (earlier recorded as its French name “Petite Pointe au Sablé” or “Little Sand Point”) is located south of Pentwater and Silver Lake State Park, and is one of the tallest in the state. Little Sable was constructed in 1874 and now stands as a tower alone, as the keeper’s quarters have been torn down. It was reportedly the last lighthouse on the Great Lakes to use an oil lamp before transitioning to electricity. The lighthouse is a scenic sight from the bottom of the sand dune on one side, and looks even more intimidatingly beautiful up close on the beach shoreline from the other side. Several miles to the north is Little Sable’s sister, Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

Located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, in Leelanau State Park—just north of Northport—Grand Traverse Lighthouse sits where Lake Michigan meets Grand Traverse Bay. The lighthouse was built in 1858 and its accompanying fog signal building is open to visitors. Guests can climb the lighthouse tower for stunning views of Lake Michigan and the bay. Trails beeline around the lighthouse to the scenic shoreline and grander views of the lighthouse.

Built in 1870, Mission Point Lighthouse is 17 miles north of Traverse City at the end of Old Mission Point Peninsula.

The lighthouse also stands on the 45th parallel north, which is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. The short drive down the peninsula provides a scenic view along the coast of Grand Traverse Bay. Old Mission was in use until 1933 and is still accessible to visitors today.

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original log house on the grounds that was built in 1856, which was home to the first settlers of the area.

Brimley’s Point Iroquois Lighthouse on Lake Superior was built in 1855. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the lighthouse is named for the Iroquois warriors who were massacred on the land in 1662 after they invaded the area while attempting to defeat local Ojibwa and gain control of the local fur trade.

Point Iroquois’ 107 years of service is significant, as the lighthouse’s location stands near the Soo Locks, which is the most used canal for commercial shipping in the world.

This meant the lighthouse played a significant role in the safety of ships and the goods they transported.

Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse in Munising was built in 1868 and it is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Michigan. Constructed with wood, the private lighthouse can be seen from boat tours along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Removed from service in 1908, the lighthouse was neglected and almost washed away. Now owned and restored, the paintless, rustic lighthouse is a unique and eye-catching sight.

In recent years, Michigan has taken action to restore its lighthouses and open them to visitors. Michigan lighthouses had a vital role in guiding ships, which were the main contributors to the Mitten’s transportation and industry of goods. Now, the lighthouses are iconic. From withstanding harsh weather conditions to seeing advances in technology, the Michigan lighthouses are significant to the state’s history and are a huge attraction. While exploring the Great Lakes State, keep your eyes peeled for these beauties, each with their own unique history.

Breana Rich is a senior studying professional writing and English with a concentration in writing, editing, and publishing. She is happiest with a cat sleeping by her side, a cup of coffee in one hand, and a book in the other with one of her many playlists playing in the background. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @breanalynrich.

Jill Ciampa is a professional writing major studying publishing, technical, and public policy writing. She enjoys spending time reading and watercoloring.

She can usually be found traveling, watching Netflix, or trying to get someone to understand her French. Follow her @jiciam on Instagram.

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On The Rocks: Gimme S’Mores

BY JORDAN WARREN

Planning a camping trip this summer?

Upgrade your campfire food game from hot dogs to something more interesting. Here are a couple of easy recipes that you can throw on the fire and enjoy under the wide-open sky.

Waffle Cone S’mores - Ingredients 6 waffle cones 1 handful mini marshmallows 1 handful chocolate chips Waffle Cone S’mores - Instructions 1. Place alternating layers of chocolate chips and marshmallows in your waffle cone until full.

2. Wrap each filled cone with aluminum foil.

3. Place onto the embers of your campfire for 1-2 minutes, or until contents are melted.

4. Unwrap and enjoy s’mores that leave your hands clean.

Adapted from sortedfood.com Fire-cooked Salmon - Ingredients 1 orange 1 lemon 4 cloves garlic 2 salmon fillets ½ cup white wine Salt and pepper to taste Fire-cooked Salmon - Instructions 1. Tear off a large sheet of tinfoil for each salmon fillet and fold each sheet over to make sure it doesn’t tear when you place it on the fire.

2. Cut the lemon into thin slices and lay in a line on the tinfoil.

4. Cut the orange into thin slices and lay on top of the fillets.

5. Wrap the tinfoil around the salmon leaving a small opening in one end.

6. Flatten the garlic with the side of a knife or the palm of your hand. Toss two smashed cloves each into the tinfoil with the fish through the opening, along with the wine.

7. Seal the opening in the tinfoil and place in the embers of your campfire for 35-45 minutes or until you reach your desired doneness.

Remove from the fire Let sit in the tinfoil for 2 minutes.

8. Unwrap and enjoy.

Adapted from sortedfood.com Campfire Nachos - Ingredients Tortilla chips Cheddar cheese 1 can black beans 2-3 green onions 1 jar salsa 1 avocado Campfire Nachos - Instructions 1. Chop green onions into thin slices and cut avocado into chunks.

2. Place a handful of tortilla chips in tinfoil.

Sprinkle chips with two spoonfuls of black beans, your desired amount of cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.

3. Wrap tinfoil around nachos and place on the fire for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

4. Unwrap and top with salsa and avocado.

Enjoy.

BY SARAH NOWACK

It’s hard to name a more iconic summer treat than the s’more. But not everyone has access to a traditional bonfire 24/7. To make up for that, why not throw back this real sweet treat for a drink. Best served hot, it’s a fun and boozy way to get your s’more fix any time of the year. Here’s how to bring this decadent delight to life:

Ingredients • Kahlua • Coffee (hot) • Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodka • Graham crackers • Chocolate syrup • Marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.

2. Pour some chocolate syrup onto a tray, or wide container, then dip the rim of the glass into it.

3. Dip chocolate rim into the graham cracker crumbs.

4. Depending on the glass size (we recommend a nice big mug) and your own personal preference, use the ratio of one-quarter part Kahlua, one-quarter part caramel vodka and one-half part coffee to ensure a rich texture.

5. Finally, garnish drink with a couple of marshmallows, like you would a hot chocolate (toasting optional).

3. Lay the salmon fillets on top of the lemon and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Jordan Warren is a junior studying professional writing. When she’s not studying you can find her watching Netflix in her pajamas, writing short stories, or taking pictures of the squirrels on campus. You can follow her on Instagram @jortay_ole

Sarah Nowack is a senior professional writing major who is minoring in graphic design. Her days are spent haunting the local library, consuming copious amounts of coffee, playing unpopular video games, and making terrible puns. She can be found at @battlerouge on Twitter and @shiverbound on Instagram.

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ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH How to set up your aquarium

BY JORDAN WARREN

WATERSIDE WEEKEND Fun reads to keep you entertained on your next beach day "Becoming"

By Michelle Obama

BY OLIVIA CASWELL The goal of a “beach read” is to get the reader so enthralled in the story that the world around them disappears. Novels reserved for warm days of sun and sand have also, in the past, been synonymous with romance novels or light, “chick-lit” reads.

These are geared toward female audiences, but there’s no reason to limit what can be read waterside.

Pets can be a lovely edition to your family, but sometimes it can be complicated to own one.

Some apartments charge high fees to own a cat or dog, and they can take up a lot of your time and be expensive to feed. However, an aquarium with colorful fish can be just as fulfilling. They look beautiful, and because they don’t take up much space they’re perfect for any house or apartment.

Here are some steps to get you started.

Step 1: Pick out the kind of fish you’d like to have. There are many wonderful varieties, some of the most popular being betta fish, neon tetras or guppies.

Note: If you’d like to have different fish in the same tank, be sure to research which species cohabitate the best. For example, male betta fish do not tend to be happy living with other male betta fish, but females do not mind other females.

Step 2: Pick out your equipment. After choosing the kind of fish you’d like, pick out a tank the appropriate size for the number and type of fish you’ve selected. For first-time aquarium owners it’s suggested to start with anything from a 10-gallon tank to a 29-gallon tank. Along with the tank you will need a heater, a filter and lights. What size or type

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of these you get depends on the size of your tank. Many stores will sell you an aquarium kit that comes with all the things you’ll need and several second-hand stores such as eBay and Craigslist have nice tanks and equipment at a lower price.

Step 3: Set up and decorate. Set up your tank and all the other equipment on the surface that your aquarium will rest on.

Once your aquarium is decorated and filled with water it becomes much harder to move. After everything is set up you can begin decorating with any sand, gravel and ornaments you’d like. Be sure to wash your aquarium gravel, rocks and other decorations with warm water, but avoid any soaps or detergents as they can be toxic to fish.

Step 4: Fill with water, add a dechlorinator and let it sit for four to five weeks. This is the hardest step, but you have to build up beneficial bacteria in your tank in order for your fish to thrive.

Ranging in genre, here is a list with book recommendations for everyone to find their perfect summer reading experience.

“Queenie,” by Candice Carty-Williams: Set in London, this novel about a millennial Jamaican British woman is sure to be the coming-of-age story of the summer.

Trying to find a balance between her identities, love life and self-esteem, Queenie often finds herself wondering who she wants to be and how she will get to that point in her life. Full of breakups, bad decisions and self-discovery, Queenie’s story is sure to be one that you won’t be able to get away from.

“Daisy Jones and The Six,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Daisy Jones and The Six, the famous rock band, were at the peak of their career when they suddenly split in the late 1970s. No one knew why, but everyone had their speculations. Told in an oral history format with first-time interviews from those in the band and those who knew them, this is the first time they’ve gone on record to explain what happened. Was it the drugs and alcohol? Was it forbidden romances and love affairs that ruptured the band? Soon to be adapted into an

"The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls"

By Anissa Gray

Amazon Prime Video limited series, find out what happened to Daisy Jones and the Six before the rest.

“Art Matters,” by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddel: Neil Gaiman has written novels, short fiction, graphic novels, films and theater productions. This novel includes four essays that call for the reader to “make good art” with inspirational messages and captivating art that will keep the reader’s attention from beginning to end.

“Becoming,” by Michelle Obama: This is Michelle Obama’s story told by Michelle herself. She lets the reader in on all of the most personal aspects of her life from her early years, her family, her time in the White House and her life afterward. This memoir written by the former first lady will have you laughing and crying, then feeling inspired to defy expectations and break boundaries just as she did.

“The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls,” by Anissa Gray: An arrest within the well-regarded Butler family brings their status in their small neighborhood from respectable to disgraced. A story about family being there for each other in times of crises, sisterhood and girlhood, this debut is sure to be a page-turner.

Olivia Caswell is a junior professional writing student focusing on editing and publishing.

When she is not fervently organizing her Spotify playlists, she can be found laughing at jokes that were popular in 2013, or staring at the severely unbalanced numbers that are her followers vs. her following on all social media platforms. Please follow her @oliviacaswell on Twitter and @oliviacaswell98 on Instagram.

Step 5: Purchase and add your fish to the tank. Enjoy as you watch your fish swim around in their new home.

More information can be found at MASS Aquariums Jordan Warren is a junior studying professional writing. When she’s not studying you can find her watching Netflix in her pajamas, writing short stories, or taking pictures of the squirrels on campus. You can follow her on Instagram @jortay_ole

"Art Matters"

By Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Chris Riddel

"Daisy Jones and The Six"

By Taylor Jenkins Reid

"Queenie"

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UNITED STATES Whether it’s due to the culture, the architecture, the new experiences, or the great company, vacations can stay with you forever. This summer, the ing staff decided to share a few of our favorite vacations:

CALIFORNIA SARAH

COLORADO

Photo by Michelle McKernan

Hollywood is exactly as glamorous as it

A few years ago I went to Denver, Colorado.

looks on tv, but once you get your feet on the ground and wipe the stardust from your eyes, you see it’s just another exciting city to explore. Every street feels like a set, and every sunset looks better on the beach.

It was so many firsts for me! Traveling without my parents, flying in a plane, going across the country and my favorite, white water rafting! It is a trip I will never forget!

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KENTUCKY OLIVIA

Photo by Logan Ryan

Photo by Olivia Caswell

Hawaii lives up to the hype believe me.

I was asked by my childhood best friend to

Normally I hate being hot, but it was worth every second I got to experience the Big Island. Hiking through tropical jungle, sneaking a glimpse of an erupting volcano and snorkeling with sea turtles and colorful fish were just of few of the amazing things the island had to offer.

join her and her mom on a quick getaway to Louisville, Kentucky over the summer, and we had the best time exploring the eats, the views and some highly trafficked tourist areas.

Mammoth Cave and the Louisville Slugger Museum were two fun and educational stops we knew we had to make, along with exploring the Ohio River on a riverboat cruise.

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Photos by Caroline Johnson

Photos by Caleb Edwards

My family has gone camping together every

When I was younger I managed to take a visit to

summer since before I was born. We try to visit a different city on a lake in Michigan every year, but we can’t seem to stop returning to the Marquette area in the Upper Peninsula. Spending a week uninterrupted with my extended family in the hidden goldmine — or should I say copper mine — of the midwest is the reason that I’m who I am today.

the Oregon zoo. While there were many interesting animals there, the star of the entire zoo was the brand new baby elephant that had been born just a few months earlier.

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During my time in France, I spent time

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in Tours and Paris. I was able to see the beautiful architecture and experience French culture. Above is pictures of the Hotel de Ville (the Tours city hall), the Tours cathedral, and SacrĂŠ-Coeur cathedral in Paris.

MICHELLE R.

A few summers ago I got to explore three cities in Australia: Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns. I learned to surf on Bondi Beach and went skydiving over the Great Barrier Reef. It was the craziest, most extraordinary experience of my life.

Photo by Emma Heikkinen

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During my senior year of high school, I tagged Photo by Michelle Ried

Spain was my latest adventure and my first out of country experience I have had. Each city had its own culture; Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, and more. I was able to see cathedrals, festivals, and breathtaking cityscapes. From trying new food to walking the streets, each new experience taught me more about this fantastic place and the people in it.

along with my dad on a business trip to Windsor, England. We also visited my uncle in Paris, France and spent a few days in Barcelona, Spain.

My favorite part of the trip was exploring all of the incredible architecture in Barcelona and seeing the way the stark, gothic styles of some neighborhoods intertwined so beautifully with the lush gardens of others.

Photo by Breana Rich

There has been no other place that I've traveled Photo by Jordan Warren

Bali, Indonesia was my dream vacation. I was able to fulfill my dream of riding elephants and I was also able to meet some monkeys and enjoy the beauty of Bali.

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to that has felt more like home than London, England. In my few weeks there, I explored all parts of the city from seeing iconic sights like Big Ben and the London Bridge to walking across Abbey Road to seeing sights from great heights from the London Eye.

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Beat the Heat in Office-ready Style

Tips for dressing business casual in the summer

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For those of us who work jobs where the dress code is business casual or smart casual, we know the struggle of trying to find outfits that work with summer weather. It’s difficult striding through sweltering heat on your lunch break or on the way to the parking lot, and dealing with sweating your clothes out just to come inside and shiver for hours in your super-cold office. The struggle is real, but these tips should help you choose a better-equipped outfit for these situations.

If sweat is your issue, you’ll definitely want to avoid clothes that cling tightly to your body. Loose blouses and thin cardigans, as well as roomy pants and long skirts, will do wonders in this kind of weather. You will also want to avoid darker colors as they tend to attract more heat. Try to avoid clothes that are black, dark blue and dark gray.

Cover your arms and legs:

In the summer, everyone wants to throw on shorts and a tank top and just relax, but this doesn’t always work in a professional setting. While there is nothing wrong with showing a little skin at work, wearing longer clothing is extremely versatile. It can keep your body cooler while outside, as it keeps the sun from beating down directly on your skin. The added bonus is that your arms and legs will stay warm and covered up in the office if the air conditioner is blasting.

Avoid anything synthetic:

This may be one of the harder tips to follow because it requires you to actually read those pesky tags inside the shirts. You should try to stray from wearing highly

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synthetic materials, such as nylon and polyester, because these fabrics are designed to repel water and have a low level of absorption, which traps heat and sweat against the skin. Avoid nylon, polyester, acrylic, vinyl and fleece at any cost if you’re headed off to work on a hot summer day.

Embrace anything breathable:

You should try to seek out clothing made from highly breathable fabrics such as cotton, linen and chambray. Not only are these readily available, but they’re also superlightweight and the best way to combat heat. Cotton is so versatile because it actually soaks up sweat and allows heat to escape your body. The downside here is that cotton does wrinkle quite easily, but if you don’t have an iron handy, you may be able to get away with a cotton-polyester blend.

With these tips in mind, you should be able to stock your summer work wardrobe with ease. And if all else fails, it doesn’t hurt to stay hydrated and keep a travel-sized deodorant with you throughout the day.

Camille Allen is a Junior studying professional writing and graphic design. She enjoys learning to play new instruments, watching romcoms and snapping pictures of cappuccinos.

Find her on Instagram at @cameez

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How to keep your skin from sizzling this summer.

BY MICHELLE RIED

It's officially warm enough to spend a day on the beach. SPF 30 is ideal, but everyone’s skin reacts differently to the sun. Remember to protect your skin this summer by applying (and reapplying) sunscreen.

BY CAMILLE ALLEN

Keep it loose:

BRAVING THE BEACH

What is the best season?

1. Winter 2. Fall/Spring 3. Anything but summer 4. Anything but winter 5. Summer Do you spend time outside?

1. What is “outside?”

2. Does to and from the car count?

3. Maybe 30 minutes a day.

4. Yes. 5. Every. Single. Day. What is your favorite summer destination?

1. My basement.

2. Caves/museums.

3. Out at a cafe or park/local hotspots.

4. Attending outdoor concerts on the weekends.

5. I live on the beach during the summer.

Does brand matter?

1. Nope.

2. Why pay more?

3. Not really, but I have a favorite.

4. I only use the No. 1 scent.

5. Top of the line tanning oil for me!

ANSWERS Mostly 1’s: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen - SPF 50-100 It's too bad SPF 1,000 doesn’t exist. If you’re going out the door, or even into the living room, put this on ASAP. Also, wear light-colored clothing to help reflect the sun.

Mostly 2’s: Banana Boat Sport Performance Lotion with Powerstay Technology - SPF 50 You are perfectly content staying in and looking at the sun from the comfort of your home. Even if you don't go out for long, make sure to use something to protect your skin!

You'll thank yourself in the evening.

Mostly 3’s: Coppertone - SPF 30-50 You like to go out, but not often enough to be accustomed to the sun for extended periods of time. Wearing a higher SPF will be better for you. Don’t forget to reapply every one to two hours!

Mostly 4’s: Australian Gold - SPF 30 You know how to handle the heat, but it's still necessary to protect yourself from ultraviolet rays. Instant bronzer and a fun scent will encourage you to reapply!

Mostly 5’s: Sun Bum - SPF 15-30 It's all in the name. You got lucky with your genes, but you still could burn! Try and avoid just using tanning oils. You’ll still get tan, just at a safer pace.

How do you feel about wrinkles?

1. My skin has never seen the light.

2. Sometimes I wear lotion.

3. It's part of life.

4. Haven't considered it yet.

5. I`ll worry about it when I`m dead.

Do you go tanning at a salon/gym?

1. Increase my chances of skin cancer? No thanks.

2. For medical reasons.

3. Only before vacation.

4. Biweekly.

5. Who doesn’t?

How do you normally handle the sun?

1. Is it out?

2. I need a base before going outside.

3. Burn, peel, repeat.

4. Burn first, then tan.

5. Blessed with a tanning ability.

Michelle Ried is a senior studying professional writing with a focus in editing and Spanish. When she’s not working, she is spending time with her friends, family, camera, or watching Netflix with her three favorite felines. She can be found on Instagram at @ michelles_picture_stash.

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By: Deidre Davis, MSUFCU’s chief marketing officer When you’re in college, you may not have time to think about being eco-friendly. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult.

You can help protect and preserve the environment by implementing small changes to your daily routine.

Here are seven ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and go green while you’re a student.

5. Power usage reduction

1. Electronic notes

6. Save energy

Taking notes from your lectures electronically using your laptop, tablet or even your cell phone is one way to reduce paper use (and therefore trees). And you’ll save money by not purchasing as many notebooks or flashcards.

2. Reusable bags

When it’s time to go grocery shopping, take along reusable bags instead of opting for paper or plastic. By not using plastic bags on every grocery trip, you will reduce a lot of unnecessary garbage.

3. Refillable water bottle

Some environmenal experts estimate that 80 percent of water bottles in the U.S. are never recycled. By 2050, this could equate to more pounds of plastic in the ocean than fish. You can help avoid this by purchasing a refillable water bottle and using it consistently.

4. Walk or cycle

Reducing your driving time can help you live a healthier lifestyle, save you money on gas and help keep the air cleaner.

There are also many physical and mental benefits to simply switching to cycling and walking. Plus, you may find yourself in a better headspace when you make these healthier choices.

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It’s simple: when you leave a room, turn off the lights and all other electronics or appliances. Unplug any chargers that aren’t being used. Being mindful about saving electricity can help you to save a lot of money (not to mention the Earth!) long-term.

Setting your thermostat a few degrees lower in winter and a few degrees higher in summer saves on heating and air conditioning, respectively. Use blankets and extra layers instead when it’s cold outside, and cool off with an energyefficient ceiling fan or a quick, cold shower when it heats up.

7. Save water

Start by turning off the water when you brush your teeth and wash your face, then reduce your shower time by a few minutes. Little changes like this will save a lot of water and require little sacrifice.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union can help you in your quest to become eco-friendlier. We offer totally free checking accounts with paperless statements, and our mobile app and online banking system, ComputerLine, make it easy to schedule bill payments, and use eDeposit. Also, by using the mobile app instead of visiting a branch, you are reducing emissions and saving gas money. For more information, visit msufcu.org.

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JUNE 26 8-9 AM Be an active member of Lansing’s dynamic business community. Meet people local resources. Join us for Connections & Coffee presented by Dewpoint.

KNAPP’S CENTRE, SUITE 200 300 S. WASHINGTON SQUARE LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 RSVP or sponsorship inquiries to jhodges@m3group.biz PRESENTED BY:

Deidre Davis is the chief marketing officer at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823.

Contact Deidre at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

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CALLING ALL STUDENTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC RELATIONS/JOURNALISM OR EVEN PHOTOGRAPHY? M3 Group is looking for summer and fall interns for our monthly publications, Capital Area Women's Lifestyle Magazine and Greater Lansing Business Monthly.

If you're interested, please email Kelly at kelly@m3group.biz with your resume and three samples of your work.

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