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Michigan State University - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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B+
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Fun Local Trivia
  1. East Lansing is the birthplace of chocolate cheese.
  2. The East Lansing Film Festival, held annually, is the largest and most diverse film festival in Michigan (check out www.elff.com for more info).
  3. There are only 5 locations in the United States that boast a large black squirrel population, and East Lansing is one of them.
  4. The largest portion of the city's population is between 19–25 years old.
  5. The city of East Lansing, built as an extension of Lansing, appeared after MSU was founded.
Notable Natives
  • Timothy Busfield
  • Jim Cash
  • Bob Guiney
  • Anthony Heald
  • Earvin "Magic" Johnson
  • Steven Seagal
Local Slang
  • Bar Crawling: Going to several bars in a row drinking; encouraging intoxication in groups
  • B-Dubs: Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Bent: Intoxicated
  • Duece-Duece: A 22-oz. beer
  • Hoodie: Any type of hooded sweatshirt
  • J. Crew clones: Fraternity boys
  • Popo: Police
Points of Interest
  • Grand Rapids
  • Impression 5 Museum
  • Lansing Capitol Building
  • Lansing Lugnuts Stadium
  • Mackinaw Island
  • Traverse City

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East Lansing has a wonderful atmosphere—surrounded by trees and Red Cedar River, a walk through campus during the fall colors is breathtaking, as is a stroll downtown to the shopping strip and restaurants. The backdrop of the Lansing Capitol is visible from certain parts of campus, making the landscape feel intimate but still spread out.

The MSU campus is one of the most beautiful campuses in the state. Full of activity and nature, the campus is simply gorgeous in any season. A river lined with trees winds through the center of it. The buildings are historic and statuesque. The football stadium, Spartan Stadium, is one of the largest college football arenas in the United States. Because East Lansing is basically a college town, most of the residents are quite young; as such, Downtown on the weekends is always crowded with people heading out to the clubs, attending open mic nights, dining outside and people watching, or shopping at the trendy stores. Some of the areas in Downtown Lansing can be unsafe, but East Lansing for the most part is a comfortable haven for students to relax and unwind with friends after a stressful week of classes.

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Local Atmosphere at Michigan State University

longojen

Accounting '15

5.0
A+

Lots to Do.

East Lansing offers lots of activites and downtown shopping. Grand River is the street right next to campus that has MANY clothing stores, restaurants, and many little shops as well. Also, there are three malls nearby and a movie theater as well. Michigan State is also a big party school, and some people are into that.

May 23, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Michigan State University

kileykastl

Finance '15

4.6
A

Beautiful Campus, Very Diverse

East Lansing definitely has that college-town feel. Restaurants stay open until 3am or later and there is always something to do. Michigan State University ranked one of the top universities in the enrollment of international students. That is not hard to believe if you have been here to see the seasons change amongst the beautiful Red Cedar River. Football season brings about weekly tailgates and countless students sporting green and white attire. Michigan State is also home to several Greek organizations along with over 550 other student organizations.

May 17, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Michigan State University

aebr15

Pre-Law Studies '15

3.8
B+

MSU Makes EL

Pretty much East Lansing is catered to college students. All of Grand River is bars, clothing stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and head shops catered for the students. There are always places to shop and two decent malls are a short bus ride away. As far as cultural events, MSU itself sponsors a lot of them, not the city of East Lansing, but there are quite a few. If you want to go to a concert every weekend, I would suggest driving to Grand Rapids or the Detroit area, but East Lansing does bring in some big acts every once in awhile. Most adults living in East Lansing love the students. Why else would they live here?

Apr 17, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Eastwood Town Center
  • Frandor Plaza
  • Lansing Mall
  • Meridian Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Detroit Fury: arena football
  • Detroit Lions: football
  • Detroit Pistons: basketball
  • Detroit Red Wings: hockey
  • Detroit Shock: WNBA basketball
  • Detroit Tigers: baseball
  • Grand Rapids Rampage: arena football
  • Lansing Lugnuts: minor league baseball
City Web Sites www.cityofeastlansing.com
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Chicago: IL: 4 hours
  • Detroit: MI: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Meridian Outer 6 Theatres
1999 Central Park Dr.
Okemos
(517) 349-4104

Eastwood Cinemas
2500 Showtime Dr.
Lansing
(517) 316-9100

Imax Theatre Celebration Cinema
200 E. Edgewood Blvd.
Lansing
(517) 393-7469

Lansing Mall 6
921 Mall Dr. W.
Lansing
(517) 886-3456

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