🌱 New Sculpture At MSUFCU + MSU To Decide Housing Rate Increases

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 80 Low: 47.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 63 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Lansing-East Lansing today:

1. The Michigan State University (MSU) Federal Credit Union has unveiled a new sculpture at its headquarters in East Lansing. The sculpture, called "Us," was created by MSU undergraduate student Alex Vonhof and professor Jacquelynn Sullivan-Gould as a way to represent the unity of the area. Vonhof said of the sculpture's significance, "We wanted each piece of the sculpture, each of these three pieces, to support each other. They all lean on and support one another in the same way that MSU, the MSUFCU, and the community does with each other.” (WILX)
2. Michigan State University's Board of Trustees will be deciding on Friday whether or not to increase room and board rates for first-year undergraduate students. The increase for the upcoming year, if approved, would be 6.95 percent. The board will also be considering rate increases for other students, such as those living in the university-owned 1855 Place and University Village Apartments. Officials cite the increase in prices for food, energy, and gasoline as the reason behind the potential rate increases. (Subscription: Lansing State Journal)
3. Zeus' Coney Island in south Lansing officially closed its doors on Apr. 18 after serving the area for nearly 18 years. The location on South Pennsylvania Avenue has been listed for sale for a while, and an employee at the restaurant said that the owners are closing to enjoy retirement. A new Coney Island restaurant, Leo's Coney Island, is planning to open near the intersection of Jolly and Dunckel Roads in south Lansing in the coming months. (thegame730am.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Thursday, April 20

• Clayworks Pottery Sale At Faith Church (12:00 PM)
• Galaxy Waterfalls At Wine And Canvas — Lansing (6:00 PM)

Friday, April 21

• April Verch And Cody Walters At University United Methodist Church(7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Michigan State University Police and Public Safety Team! The department is hiring a Police Recruit Trainee to sponsor through the Police Academy. Applications close on Apr. 25, and you can learn more and apply here. (MSU Police and Public Safety via Facebook)
• Searching for a great summer job? The City of East Lansing is hiring! The parking division and community events teams are both hiring for part-time positions. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• The Greater Lansing Food Bank's next mobile food distribution is today, Apr. 20, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lansing's New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. For more information, click here or visit the link. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.