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Spring 2022: Semester in review

A letter from our editors

What’s coming to downtown EL?

The spring 2022 semester at MSU was marked by progress, achievements and innovations, but also tragedy, loss and setbacks. The State News picked out the biggest news headlines of the semester.

After leading the newsroom through its return to in-person operation, our editors offer a farewell to readers, peers and fellow S-Newsers.

For those returning to East Lansing next year, The State News identified five new businesses coming to downtown to look forward to.

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INTERIM-PRESIDENTS, PANDEMICS AND ELECTIONS LOOK INTO THE CLASS OF 2022’S UNIQUE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

By SaMya Overall soverall@statenews.com W hen i nterdiscipli na r y humanities senior Jaiden Paris was a sophomore, she sprained one of her toes just before the indoor track season.

Paris assumed she would heal as normal and return to the sport she loved. Instead, t he COV I D -19 pa ndem ic ended her sophomore track season early, and it was over a year before she and her team returned.

“I already was mentally drained,” Paris said. “Then, going back home and training … com i ng bac k , it was definitely a big change because we had to practice with masks on, we couldn’t even practice at certain times. Some days we couldn’t even practice because we couldn’t get into a facility, so it was very hard.”

The COVID-19 pandemic was just one of the obstacles shoved in the path of the class of 2022.

Four years ago, the thenfreshmen class stepped onto MSU’s campus for the very first time.

As they packed into their dorms, hugged their families goodbye and walked through their first college schedules, they had no idea what the next four years held.

They thought about May 2022: a date that seemed forever away but is now standing at their doorsteps.

T his class was unique from their very first year.

T he un iversit y was st i l l reeling after the conviction of ex-doctor Larry Nassar for his decades of sexual abuse.

The class of 2022 entered Michigan State University while it shuffled back and forth between university presidents and other administrators. “(The Nassar-era) definitely did a f fec t my t i me a nd experience at MSU,” social relations and policy senior Salena Thompson said. “I was reluctant to walk anywhere at night alone because I wasn’t sure about the safety on campus.”

Viewing much of the trials from their parents’ homes during high school, the class of 2022 had to integrate into a community that was still picking up the pieces.

“So many individuals from my high school were testifying in that court case,” English and psychology senior Kasey Patrick said. “So it was a dayto-day basis, you would see girls going to school, fully prepared with their statements, and you would see them on 4

LEFT: Salena Thompson has used fitness and time with friends to help clear her mind when needed.

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BELOW: Kasey Patrick found community with her roommates here at MSU. Pictured here on April 14.

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the news later that night. …

Personally, it fully changed my perspective on who to trust and who not to as a doctor.”

In summer 2019, the class of 2022 got hope of stability when President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. became university president.

He received the role after Lou Anna K. Simon’s January 2018 resignation prompted the class to work under interim presidents John Engler and Satish Upda.

Thompson said in Stanley’s three years, she has noticed an increase in transparency from the university.

Other students are still waiting for the university to ma ke major c ha nge s under Stanley.

“I think he does an OK job,” Paris said. “I feel like he waits a long time to speak (up about) certain topics. For example, police brutality, he kind of waits for it to be publicized in the media before speaking up. … I feel like sometimes when it comes to minorities, he’s not on top of it because it doesn’t directly affect him.”

A little over halfway into the class of 2022’s sophomore year, on March 11, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan, and the university moved to online learning for what would be almost three semesters.

T he pa ndem ic qu ic k ly became tiresome for many students, as 79% were ready to return to campus by the fall 2020 semester, according to a survey by The State News. As we know, students didn’t truly get to re-experience campus life until a year later, in

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“The graduating class has learned to be adaptable because of online learning.”

Phil Gardner Director of Collegiate Employment Research Institute fall 2021.

For those who transferred to MSU during this time, the empty campus was especially striking from the normal hustle and bustle of the green and white.

“Being online was helpful when I started in that fall semester at MSU,” Patrick, who transferred to MSU in fall 2020, said. “But, from there, being a transfer student and being online only, the amount of people I was able to meet was very few.”

The lack of social interaction during college due to the pandemic could create a

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Kasey Patrick with her cat on April 14. Photo by Chloe Trofatter

challenge as students enter t he work for ce , D i r e c tor of Collegiate Employ ment Research Institute Phil Gardner said in an email.

“Graduates don’t always realize that it takes a while to socialize and understand how an organization works, even if they’ve had internships,” Gardner said in the email.

“Initially, the job could be boring until they get the hang of what they are doing.

Employers want people to be on time and get work done; there are rarely extensions.

Employers also value initiative, yet students can be hesitant to step up. The politics of any organization can be challenging.”

However, the pandemic has given the class of 2022 another professional advantage. “ T he g raduat i ng c la ss has learned to be adaptable because of online learning,”

Gardner said in the email.

“They have also had to adjust to new recruiting processes t hat have emerged f rom the pandemic.”

The effect of the pandemic was exacerbated by a summer of social unrest following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

By now, the class of 2022 was heading into their junior year, and many students, especially Black and Brown

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Jaiden Parris, a hurdler on MSU’s track team, says that her adviser, coach and teammates have helped her create a community throughout the last four years. Pictured on April 14.

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students, were dealing with the mental toll of racial inequality and police brutality. After all, just a semester prior, various racist events including a toilet paper noose hung on a Black student’s door and a survey sent out by a College of C om mu n ic at ion A r t s and Sciences professor that contained racist and harmful s te r e ot y p e s o c c u r e d on campus.

“I had to get off of social media because it was every day ; e ve r y day, it wa s something new,” Paris said.

Thompson said while these events aren’t new for the Black and Brown community, it doesn’t make them hurt any less. “ We have e x per ienced so much,” Thompson said.

“It’s traumatizing as a Black student on this campus, a Black woman. We have to go through so much already, not only being students, but being Black people, and I think more needs to be done.”

Because of those events, t he c l a s s of 2 02 2 w i l l likely experience more comprehen sive diver sit y, equity and inclusion training in their workplaces, Gardner said in the email.

In the fall of their junior year, most of the class was able to vote in their first presidential election and were caught in the crossfire of a polarized political climate.

Many students said the experience was an interesting one, and with the option to vote early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the class of 2022’s voting experience was different than usual.

“It was very interesting to see everyone else around me

“Don’t take anything for granted.

It’s important to be in the moment and to be present, because you never know when something is going to change and it’s going to change drastically.”

Jaiden Paris Interdisciplinary humanities senior — I didn’t go on (Election Day). … I went early because I had the option to do that — (but) they literally give you a packet that explains who everyone is and what they’re running for,” Patrick said. “It was very interesting to actually witness.”

Following the election,

mult iple protests a nd a n i n s u r r e c t io n at t he C ap it ol b u i l d i n g a dde d more biza r reness to t he class’ experience.

Add this on top of a steadfast pandemic and social unrest, and it’s clear to see how the class of 2022 could have felt overwhelmed.

“They all were forming all at once,” Patrick said. “When the George Floyd (protests) and all the (other) protests were beginning, and then just watching the downfall of the election and our former President (Donald Trump’s) response to it — all of that was just rapid firing and making it worse, and academically, it was so hard to focus.”

From global pandemics to social unrest to unstable universit y and federal administrations, the class of 2022 endured many obstacles.

However, all of the hard work will come to fruition for many in early May. And no one else experienced the last four years as this class did. They’ve formed a community, even if they spent much of their college life behind computer screens.

“It taught us the important stuff,” Thompson said. “Staying together, stay ing in your community and just wondering and worr ying about what matters the most.”

As for the underclassmen who are pushing toward their own finish line, Paris has one piece of advice: “(Don’t) take anything for granted,” Paris said. “(It’s important) to be in the moment and to be present, because you never know when something is going to change, and it’s going to change drastically.”

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SPRING 2022: SEMESTER IN

By Madison Rose Mrose@statenews.com

SEASON 2 OF “EUPHORIA” PREMIERES

The spring 2022 semester at Michigan State University was marked by progress, achievements and innovations, but also tragedy, loss and setbacks.

Here are the biggest news headlines of the semester:

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS RELAXED

The beginning of the spring 2022 semester was clouded in uncertainty after the Omicron surge put classes online for the first three weeks. However, classes returned in person as scheduled on Jan. 31, and as the semester progressed, COVID-19 safety measures decreased.

On Feb. 19, Ingham County rescinded the emergency order requiring masks in educational settings, citing a 78% decrease in COVID-19 cases in the county. MSU continued to require masks on campus until March 6, when the mask mandate was lifted in most indoor settings. MSU is set to rescind the mask mandate completely on May 16, following a semester-long downtrend of cases.

MISSING STUDENT BRENDAN SANTO’S BODY FOUND IN RED CEDAR

On Oct. 29, 2021, 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo went missing while traveling from Yakeley Hall to Brody neighborhood. For almost three months, extensive searches were conducted across campus and along the Red Cedar River.

On Jan. 21, 2022, a body, believed to be Santo’s, was recovered from the Red Cedar River approximately 1.5 miles downriver from where Santo was last seen. One day later, inspector Chris Rozman of MSUPD confirmed that dental records showed the body belonged to Santo.

Originally, it was widely believed that MSUPD had discovered the body, but the finding was later attributed to private investigator Ryan Robison. Robison followed the case closely and 15 days after volunteering his services to the Santo family, was able to locate Santo.

The disappearance of Santo led to multiple safety reformations on campus including the installation of 300 new cameras and temporary fencing along parts of the river.

POSITIVE MENINGITIS CASE CONFIRMED IN EAST LANSING

Around 250 students were asked to immediately start an antibiotic treatment after a meningococcal meningitis case was identified in East Lansing.

The infected individual was a University of Michigan student who attended a Sigma Beta Rho event at Club Rush on Jan. 22.

Any individual who attended the event or who may have been in contact was advised to immediately begin antibiotics.

No other cases were reported.

The start of the spring 2022 semester coincided with the highly-anticipated season 2 release of HBO’s “Euphoria.”

For eight weeks, many Spartans designated Sunday nights as “Euphoria night,” gathering with friends and roommates to watch the newest episode.

Whether a somber episode on Rue’s battle with addiction or a highly dramatized one with fights between former best friends Maddy and Cassie, season 2 of “Euphoria” captivated hundreds across campus.

LAKE LANSING STARBUCKS WORKERS FILE FOR UNION ELECTION

On Feb. 4, workers at the Starbucks at Lake Lansing Street and Kerry Street filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, becoming one of 55 Starbucks across the nation to do so.

The 32 out of 42 workers in favor of the Lansing Starbucks unionization cited staffing issues, length of breaks, reduced food and drink benefits, cost of healthcare and accommodations for a deaf coworker as reasons for the motion.

This was the first Starbucks in Lansing to file for an election; the Grand River and Stoddard Starbucks followed in its footsteps a little over a month later.

MCLAREN-MSU HEALTH CAMPUS OPENS

On Feb. 28, the Karmanos Cancer Institute outpatient care center officially opened.

The outpatient center is part of a larger new healthcare campus created through a partnership between MSU and McLaren Greater Lansing.

The new campus consists of a seven-floor facility with 40 hospital beds, a Level III trauma center, a certified primary stroke center, 17 operating rooms and a new cancer treatment center run by the Detroit-based Karmanos Cancer Institute.

MSU COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO INVASION OF UKRAINE

The end of February marked the beginning of the devastating Russian invasion of Ukraine.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin told media outlets the invasion serves to “de-Nazify and demilitarize” Ukraine, but has resulted in the destruction of cities, displacement of millions and deaths of thousands.

In March, dozens of demonstrators met at Demonstration Hall Field to show support for Ukraine at the “Spartans Stand With Ukraine” rally, organized by the MSU Ukrainian Students Organization.

Michigan residents and others gathered at the Michigan Capitol lawn in support of Ukraine on March 20.

Kamaya Young fills vaccine syringes, sorting them by vaccine, during the COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic at the Breslin Center on Jan. 26. Photo by Devin Anderson-Torrez 6

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KETANJI BROWN JACKSON CONFIRMED TO THE SUPREME COURT

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history when she was confirmed to the Supreme Court this year.

She broke the glass ceiling by being the first Black woman to serve on the court in its 233-year history.

MSU MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO DUKE IN SECOND ROUND IN NCAA TOURNAMENT

MSU men’s basketball was eliminated in the second round of the 2022 NCAA tournament, after blowing a five-point lead in the final 4:55 to second-seeded Duke, 85-76.

The Spartans defeated Davidson, and former MSU junior point guard Foster Loyer, in the first round of the tournament.

NIA CLOUDEN SELECTED AS THE NO. 12 PICK IN 2022 WNBA DRAFT

MSU women’s basketball senior guard Nia Clouden was selected as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft.

Following the announcement, Clouden set off to training camp with the Connecticut Sun. She is the fifth Spartan in school history to be drafted to the WNBA.

DANTON COLE LEAVES MSU HOCKEY

After five seasons as Michigan State hockey head coach, Danton Cole stepped down from his position in what was described as a mutual decision with the university.

Cole left the program with a 58-101-12 record.

During Cole’s time, MSU did not win any games in the Big Ten Tournament, never finished in the top half of the Big Ten standings and failed to make the NCAA tourname

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LEFT: Michigan State hockey Head Coach Danton Cole guides his team during the Spartans’ 2-0 victory against the Buckeyes on Jan. 24, 2021. Photo by Devin Anderson-Torrez

SPARTANS LOOK AHEAD TO LIFE AFTER THE SEMESTER

As the spring 2022 semester comes to an end, many students will pursue new internships or jobs this summer.

According to MSU’s Career Services Network, 75% of undergraduate students will complete internships before graduation. Several programs at MSU require completion of an internship, or ‘field experience,’ in order to graduate.

BELOW: Starbucks employee and union organizer Emily Grasel on April 13. Photo by Sheldon Krause

LEFT: Steve Ward, 56, is taken into McLaren Greater Lansing’s Health Care Campus on March 6.

Ward was one of the first patients admitted to the new hospital, arriving just after 8 a.m., and was one of over a hundred patients set to be transferred from McLaren’s W Greenlawn Ave. in Lansing, MI location to the new location at 2900 Collins Road on the edge of East Lansing.

Photo by Devin AndersonTorrez

LEFT: Michigan State students gathered at Demolition Field to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, March 1.

Photo by Chloe Trofatter CENTER PHOTO: A heart hung on the Beal street bridge to commemorate the death of Grand Valley student Brendan Santo.

Shot on Feb. 10. Photo by Madison Norfleet

LEFT: Supreme Court Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson. Photo courtesy of the Committee on the Judiciary.

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‘I still appreciate the knowledge’

A LETTER FROM OUR EDITORS

Students choose career paths that differ from major

Dear readers, A student navigates his way through campus on April 5. Photo by Devin Anderson-Torrez

By Miranda Dunlap Mdunlap@statenews.com There is typically one vision of the academic college experience: Students will take classes for four years, receive an undergraduate degree and secure a job in their respective field.

However for some students, the journey to finding what they want to do for the rest of their life is less conventional.

Neuroscience senior Sierra Perez began at Michigan State University with a clear idea of what she wanted to do postgraduation. Now her plans look much different.

“I started at MSU as a human biology major with a very serious interest in being a physician assistant,” Perez said. “As I kept doing things and learning more about the neuroscience program, I ended up changing my major to neuroscience.”

After Perez changed her major, she learned about an MSU dual degree program where she could work towards a bachelor’s and master’s degree at the same time.

Perez applied and was one of the few applicants accepted.

“As I kept doing epidemiological work, I realized my interest in helping individuals and patient lives is more focused on helping people understand what’s going on, not doing the research and a bunch of statistical work,” Perez said.

Ready to explore the public health field, Perez applied to Emory University’s and University of Michigan’s graduate schools.

She was accepted to both.

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“There’s plenty of opportunities, having college education is beneficial regardless, and I think a lot of people either forget about that or never were told.”

Christina Cattivera Human biology senior was part of the process of finding what she would truly enjoy doing for the rest of her life.

“I can use my interest of intense science for just communicating with people and help bridge the gap between medical professionals and the public,” Perez said.

Other students choose to pursue post-graduation plans different from their area of study because they find it difficult to secure a job.

Economics senior Brenden

Watson will join the army for cyber operations after graduation.

Low-paying jobs dissuaded him from pursuing an economics job post-graduation.

“W hen I was apply ing for economics jobs, it was k ind of aimless jobs,” Watson said.

“Expensive cities are where most of the jobs were, and they weren’t paying very much.”

Watson said before he studied economics, he didn’t know he would likely need a graduate degree to secure a well-paying job in the field. However, he said he does not regret getting his degree in economics.

“I still appreciate t he k n o w l e d g e ,” Wa t s o n s a i d .

“Economics is super important to know because there’s a lot of misinformation around economic policies.”

Human biology senior Christina Cattivera is getting her master’s in social work after finishing her degree. Her decision was pr ompte d by t he c h a ng i ng academic environment of the pandemic.

“I had or ig ina l ly plan ned on going to medical school,” Cattivera said. “But then the pandemic and everything made academics harder. I feel like the whole field of medicine and health care has really changed, and it wasn’t a path I think I wanted to follow anymore.”

Cat tivera said it wasn’t a difficult process to switch paths, and that a lot of people believe that their major and job must correlate.

“I don’t think anybody really tells you that you can do different things,” Cattivera said. “There’s plenty of opportunities, having college education is beneficial regardless, and I think a lot of people either forget about that or never were told.”

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Eight months ago, we wrote to you about our commitment to sharing the stories that make up MSU. As new leaders of The State News we approached our positions with a fresh mindset, eager to welcome our staff and peers back to an in-person environment.

Since then, we learned about our community and the people who lead it. We covered a robust MSU football team that brought energy back to the program. We amped up our culture desk coverage with special attention to pop culture and student interests.

We’ve lived through interim presidents, pandemics and elections as Michigan State undergrads.

We ’ v e s e e n dow nt ow n E a s t Lansing expand with skyscraping apartments. We’ve seen our beloved Taco Bell and other late-night staples close their doors; and while we read our peers’ reflections on the class of 2022’s experience in this issue’s centerpiece story, we couldn’t help but reflect ourselves.

During every news break, we turned to The State News. We listened to our peers and brought their stories to our publication. We lived with the class of 2022, while amplifying their stories.

The Friday before our graduation, we’ll be celebrating a year of hard work at a banquet celebrating The State News, our students, professional staff and Board of Directors. We are two of three current S-Newsers that have seen this celebration in person. All other staffers have only seen so virtually.

We were lucky enough to have a full, normal school year before the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything.

We saw the traditions as young freshmen, and there was nothing more rewarding than bringing these back to The State News and MSU as seniors.

But we can’t stay at The State News forever.

Karly will be staying in Lansing for t he star t of t he summer, reporting for Bridge Michigan.

Jay na w ill pursue a spor ts reporting internship with The Boston Globe this summer.

We won’t be at the helm of the newsroom anymore, but we are confident The State News is in good hands with the staff members we leave behind us.

We hope you keep reading after our time here is done. We hope we did well for you.

Sincerely, Karly Graham Jayna Bardahl

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What’s coming to downtown EL? Five new places to look out for next year

By Drew Goretzka Dgoretzka@statenews.com With the closure of numerous businesses in downtown East Lansing during the 202122 school year, it’s easy to be down about the venues we’ve lost.

Spots like Snap Pizza, Poke Lab and Blaze Pizza shut down in 2021. Less tasty businesses like Verizon and Huntington Bank also left the area, taking their services with them.

However, with vacant lots and spaces come new ventures. The State News identified five of these new businesses coming downtown that Michigan State University students and other EL residents can look forward to.

DETROIT WING COMPANY 431 E. GRAND RIVER AVE.

Toted as the “Best Wings in Michigan,” Detroit Wing Company, or DWC, will open its 13th location between Panda Express and Student Book Store on Grand River Avenue.

The chain’s signature comes in its 19 signature sauces formulated by founder Gus Malliaras, with flavors like Hot Garlic, Firecracker and Creole Parmesan.

DWC received the title of best wings in the state by publications like Buzzfeed, Esquire Magazine, Men’s Health and MSNBC, according to the company’s website.

For those hoping to enjoy these coveted wings from their home, Detroit Wing Company has confirmed services like DoorDash and Grubhub will be available.

The State News spoke to East Lansing franchise owner Bill Marchiori in February, where he elaborated on why the company chose East Lansing as their next location.

“We were fortunate that we were able to get a franchise in the location that we had always wanted in East Lansing,” Marchiori said. “We’re looking forward not only to having a really nice successful Detroit Wing Company but just being part of the community.”

The location plans to open its doors in summer or fall 2022.

AUNTIE ANNE’S/JAMBA JUICE 103 E. GRAND RIVER AVE.

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While the malls that often house Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice may be in decline, locations of the two businesses continue to grow.

One of the newest is located in East Lansing at 103 Grand River Ave. between Noodles and Company and Landshark Bar & Grill.

Auntie Anne’s already has two locations nearby in Okemos and Lansing, but this downtown spot will provide easy access for MSU students to its famous soft pretzels, pretzel nuggets and pretzel dogs.

As for Jamba Juice, East Lansing will be its sixth location in Michigan.

The location seems to be a dual space for both businesses.

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS 301 E. GRAND RIVER AVE.

Raising Cane’s Chicken FIngers is arguably the most anticipated addition to downtown East Lansing. The famous chicken chain will be opening its first Michigan location in the space previously occupied by Cosí, and then Snap Pizza.

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Officer AJ Kumaran said the company chose East Lansing as its first Michigan location due to requests from out-of-state MSU students that missed having the chain nearby.

Political theory and constitutional democracy senior Ian Earle said he’s looking forward to having a location in-state.

“I love going into Raising Cane’s whenever I’m visiting other states, so it’s really cool that we’re finally getting one near us,” Earle said.

Some students speculate Raising Cane’s could become a late-night stop for students leaving nearby bars, as most locations nationwide are open until midnight.

Raising Cane’s is slated to open by September 2022, Kumaran said.

GOODFELLAS BAGEL DELI 245 ALBERT ST.

Lansing bagel sandwich joint Goodfellas Bagel Deli is opening its second location in the former Poke Lab space between STIX and Mad Eagle Boutique.

Goodfellas has been a favorite in Lansing for years, serving an assortment of mafia-themed bagel sandwiches ranging from the turkey and spinach “Hitman Sandwich” to the black bean patty “Fugazi Sandwich.”

Owner Adrian Joseph said they hope to open in summer 2022.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 311 ABBOT ROAD

MSUFCU’s new location brings both banking services to downtown East Lansing and a new look to the city’s skyline.

The seven-story building located next to Dublin Square will feature a credit union branch, ATM, community room and intern center. It will also replace the company’s current location on E. Grand River Avenue.

MSUFCU Chief Marketing Officer Deidre Davis said the new building is a move to be a bigger part of downtown East Lansing.

“We have really always been interested in having a larger presence in downtown East Lansing,” Davis said. “So this was an opportunity that would allow us to have a larger presence in the heart of downtown.”

The location is planned to open in spring 2023, Davis said.

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Lansing-area record stores, crate diggers celebrate Record Store Day

Record Store Day, a celebration of the business marked by exclusive and limited releases from various artists, took place on April 23, including at East Lansing’s Flat, Black and Circular.

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By Raenu Charles Rcharles@statenews.com Dozens of people lined up outside local Lansing record stores The Record Lounge and Flat, Black & Circular on Saturday, April 23 to rifle through crates of vinyl and try finding the perfect album.

Created in 2007, Record Store Day honors the culture and community of independently owned record stores and celebrates record music.

Heather Frarey, owner of The Record Lounge in Reo Town Marketplace — the only womanowned record store in Michigan — said for her, the store is a community.

“When people do come in here, somebody might be looking at something right next to you, and you can start a conversation with that person,” she said. “It’s a lot about conversation.”

Often, customers will come to the store and reflect on the music that shaped their past, Frarey said.

“If you don’t have music in your life, I think you don’t have much because we communicate music to memory,” Frarey said.

As a woman-owned business, The Record Lounge offers a unique experience for music lovers. Frarey has met several customers who visit specifically because of it.

“It’s a good empowerment for young women coming up showing that, ‘Yeah, you can do this,’” Frarey said.

Taylor Haslett poked through crates of records, and explained why Record Store Day was important to her.

“It’s always really important to support local, and so when there are special events, you always want to be able to come out and support them,” Haslett said.

Several artists release their music on vinyl for the first time on April 23, giving fans a new way to experience their favorite songs.

“Artists that you love and have been around for years are doing specials, single releases,” Haslett said. “They’ve been waiting to release things on this day, and so there are a lot of new things, a lot of old things that you haven’t seen on vinyl before that you’re going to be able to find on Record Store Day.” Supporting local businesses is also an important

part of celebrating Record Store Day for customer Andrew Diesel, who was on the hunt for Alice in Chains, or Everlast’s “Whiteboard Sings the Blues” on vinyl.

“I think it’s important to support local businesses, especially record stores, and Record Store Day is an attempt to bring people more into stores to increase sales,” he said. “Oftentimes, you get limited edition releases that you’re either really rare or they haven’t been pressed. … So, it’s a chance to collect those things.”

Flat, Black & Circular is a record store on Grand River Avenue, and a favorite among student music lovers. Jon Howard, the manager, has shopped there since the 80s.

While records and vinyls might feel like an artifact from another time, Howard said there’s something special about them still relevant today.

“We think it’s more of an interactive thing, when you get to hold it in your hand, look at the artwork, read all the information about it, read the lyrics. … Like, ‘This is my music collection,’ and then having a whole crate of records or CDs or tapes. … There’s something to show for it,” Howard said. “It also represents what the artist wants their music to be presented as they spend a lot of time agonizing over artwork and track order and all that stuff.”

For Howard, Flat, Black & Circular is an important part of MSU social life. “(It’s a) cheap way to get some music and explore new things and get things, like people coming for MSU might be the first time out of their old town … or interacting with people who are the norm for them, and same thing with going to a record store, you’re gonna get things that are different,” he said. “We hope to enrich people here, for sure … and teach people about the world.”

For those who want to start listening to records, Howard advises people to invest in a nice record player, but start off with cheap music to find their interests. He also encourages customers to be adventurous. Buying records based off of the covers, or things you think your friends would like are a great place to start.

“It’s kind of fun to go random, explore new things,” Howard said.

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