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Alyssa Burr

A small time journalist with big time dreams.

News

Date has been set for the second Dewitt Scholarship Pageant

By Alyssa Burr, Reporter | April 4, 2018

Applications to compete in the pageant are open as well.

News

Every month is reading month for Dewitt Public Library

By Alyssa Burr, Reporter | April 4, 2018

Dewitt Public Library has

Business & Economy

After delays, Dewitt brewery set to open

By Alyssa Burr, Reporter | March 6, 2018

The expansion of Dewitt Township continues with a brewery featuring craft beer set to open within a month.

Bath

Dessert shop in Bath shares the love with its customers

By Alyssa Burr, Reporter | February 21, 2018

Park Lake Creamery is a one stop shop for all your Valentine’s Day needs.

News

Commissioner announces case of Hepatitis A in Clinton County

By Alyssa Burr, Reporter | February 13, 2018

If one more case of Hepatitis A is found in Clinton County, it will be declared emergency status

Special Projects

In-depth reporting projects from the Spartan Newsroom.

Body image

Does makeup have diversity?

EAST LANSING, Michigan — For years, men and women have struggled with the idea of finding the right shade of beauty for their skin and having it fit to their complexion and skin type.   There has always been a debate between drugstore makeup companies like Maybelline and Covergirl compared to high-brand cosmetic companies like […]

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  • Q & A about fluid fashion with Rebecca Schuiling
  • The BBL journey
  • The peaks and pits of body image and pregnancy
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Religion

Playing magic with a local goddess

A local Goddess is practicing magic to help the greater community. How you say? By reading Tarot Cards and giving spellbinding stones to customers.

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  • Less religion, more astrology – part II: The stars say you’re a loser
  • Cynthia’s near-death experience: Q&A
  • Opinion: The immorality of politicians politicizing religion
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Education in the fault lines

Social Media bring new challenges for schools and their bullying policies

With so much data on what bullying does to children, how do schools in the state of Michigan navigate the issue, especially cyberbullying?

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  • Teacher’s union faces declining membership
  • Guns in schools bill picking up speed
  • The Michigan Supreme Court hears “3 percent” case
Complete Coverage

Social media influencers

St. Germain is a carollinneur at the Beaumont Tower at Michigan State University.
Q&A: Matt St. Germain spreads positivity

Matt St. Germain strives to bring some positivity into this world and others’ news feeds St. Germain is a master’s student at Michigan State University. He makes it a priority to inspire and influence others. Spartan Newsroom: Please tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, interests and goals? Matt St. Germain: I am […]

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  • Social media is changing how businesses market to customers
  • Students use social media to build beauty business
  • MSU senior connects black students via Snapchat
Complete Coverage

Sports at the next level

Irish connection takes runner to next level

The challenge of leaving home to pursue a career in collegiate cross country has been difficult for Robert “Bobby” Crowley. Crowley, 18, was born in Carlow, Ireland. The freshman ran cross country at Knochbeg College before coming to the U.S. and enrolling at Michigan State University. For Crowley, he has witnessed significant culture change.

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  • An inside look at what the MSU women’s scout team does
  • It’s not only a game in IM sports; some athletes face bans for on-the-field misconduct
  • Diet creates challenges for athletes as they work to meet goals
Complete Coverage

Sports and social issues

Coach Ron Burton and a few of his defensive lineman stop for a picture during the 2016 Michigan State Women's Clinic.
Coaches have a special role: ‘It’s bigger than football’

Aug. 1, until the middle of November. January until May. And three weeks off in July. Any die-hard football fan knows why I left out December. This is the life of a college football coach. For me, it’s all too familiar. It’s also the life of my dad. Ron Burton’s coaching experience Graduate assistant coach (1992-93) […]

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  • School sports programs focus on safety as participation in football dips
  • Police, university face new challenges from potential safety threats
  • Colleges battle reputation with academic programs for student-athletes
Complete Coverage

Social media and privacy

Consul General Hong Lei stands in front of a banner with his name and title on it.
An international perspective on privacy

Chinese students reflect on the different privacy expectations in the U.S. and back home.

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  • For mobile banking users, convenience outweighs security concerns
  • Online justice: social accountability or harassment?
  • Going ghost: some users say “no” to SnapMap
Complete Coverage

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