Business & Economy

Strange Matter Coffee comes to East Lansing

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Popular, local coffee chain Strange Matter fills the space left by Biggby at the MSU Student Union. 

“I’m excited to have another non-MSU food option at the Union,” said Grace Densham, an MSU undergraduate. “I’m especially pleased with the fact that it is a small, local business. It was really sad to see Biggby go and be replaced by vending machines for so long.”

Strange Matter owner Cara Nader, understands the difference small businesses can make. “We are small, but very efficient at what we do,” she said. “I can’t speak to other coffee shops in town, but we pay a livable wage.

Michigan State

MSU Union post office closing

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Postal clerk, Phil Luce, has been in the postal industry for over 30 years, but his career his officially coming to an end. “I retired, sat at home for a few years, then was offered this position,” said Luce. The Michigan State Union post office has been servicing the East Lansing community for over 40 years. However, that will all come to an end on December 14th, 2018. The post office is shutting down due to lack of usage and unbalanced operational costs and is just one of the many offices going out of business across the country.

Elections & Politics

Election Day for Young Voters

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With the November Election less than a month away, many students are gearing up to vote. Some vote absentee in their home districts, while others choose to vote here in East Lansing. Either way, it can get confusing, especially for first-time voters. For students who plan on voting, East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks’ message is simple. “I don’t care where you vote, I care that you vote,” Wicks said.