» An Exicting Upcoming Event
Their’s something very exciting going on this week at the Village. Well, they’res always lots of cool stuff going on but this is more better than usual. Don’t be fooled-free pizza sounds nice, and brekfest at the busstop is awsome, but theirs something even moor exciting then food, at your MSU apartment! And we won’t be in the hottub or pool or the great fitness center either. And your still gonna love it! Its a WRITING CENTER at your east lansing apartment!
And, if you counted less than 15 errors in that paragraph, I really suggest that you stop by! If you have an essay due soon, then I am here to help—don’t worry about confusing they’re/their/there; you’re/your; it’s/its; then/than; or who/whom: we’ve got you covered. The writing center will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 7-10 in the VACC social lounge. Bring your essays or other class assignments by, because I’ll be there to provide creative hints and suggestions, as well as basic grammar revisions. I’m excited to see you there (not their or they’re). 
Alanna
Tags: Chandler Crossings Events, grammar basics, writing tips
Posted in The Village on March 17th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Free Hair Cuts in East Lansing!
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Need to refresh your ‘do? Well East Lansing, you are in luck! Our neighborhood Cosmetology School, Protege Academy is providing FREE HAIRCUTS for the entire month of March! I know from experience that they do a great job, and it is at super convenient location for MSU students and Chandler Crossings residents. You can take a quick walk out of your MSU apartment right to your FREE haircut! If you are coming back from Spring Break a little short on cash, don’t let your style fade! Call ahead to make an appointment because they are pretty booked! They also offer other great services such as mani’s and pedi’s colors, perms, and much more! Get a awesome look for FREE!
By Katelyn Moore
Tags: Cheap Hair Cuts, Cheap MSU Hair Cut, East Lansing Hair Cut, Free hair cuts
Posted in East Lansing News and Announcements, Uncategorized on March 17th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» NCAA Bracket 101
We have finally made it to March! March is one of my favorite months because March Madness is here. That means that a lot of you will be filling out NCAA tournament brackets with your friend, family, and co-workers.
If you have never filled out a bracket before, or if you haven’t done so well in the past; use the following NCAA tournament tips to improve your score.
Here is some background information on the tournament that you can use to help. There are 64 teams in the tournament. Those teams are then divided into 4 regions ( East, South, Midwest, and West). Then in the regions, the teams are seeded from top to bottom. The #1 seed plays the #16 seed, the #2 plays the #15 seed, and so on. There are then 7 rounds of games to determine the National Champion. This format of 64 teams had been used since 1985.
Now that you have some background information, grab some friends, get comfortable on the couch in your MSU apartment, and fill out your bracket using the following tips:
1. Do not pick a #16 seed to beat a #1 seed. It has not happened in 25 years of competition.
2. Do not pick a #15 seed to beat a #2 seed. It has only happened four times.
3. When looking for an upset in the first round, look at seeds 9-12.
4. With the #8and #9 match-up, the #9 seed wins more times than not.
5. Pick one #12 seed and one #13 seed to win at least one game. #4 and #5 seeds have been upset in most years of the tournament.
6. Keep in mind, that teams lower than a #12 seed rarely pull off more than one upset.
7. Pick 3 of your #1 seeds to make the round of 8.
8. Pick 2 #2 seed to make it to the round of 8.
9. Pick 1 of your #3 seeds to make it to the round of 8.
10. Pick 1 of your #4 or #5 seed to make it to the round of 8.
11. Do not pick a #7 seed to make the Final Four. It has never happened before.
12. Pick at least one #1 seed to make the Final Four. A #1 seed has made it every year except 2006.
13. The sum of the seed of your Final Four picks should not exceed 11.
14. Two number one seeds in the National Championship game rarely happens, but it has happened the last tree out of four years.
I hope this helps, now get ready to watch some great basketball action in the comfort of your East Lansing apartment. Go STATE!!
– Shaun Holness
Tags: Basketball, March Madness, National Championship, NCAA bracket tips, NCAA Brackets
Posted in Hot Topics, Uncategorized on March 15th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Tourney Time
It’s that time of the year again! Tournament Madness! The Michigan State Spartans are getting geared up for this years NCAA basketball tournament. After winning a share of the Big Ten Conference Championship, the Spartans set their eyes on winning the Big Ten Tournament. I’m extremely excited! The #11 Spartans face the Minnesota Golden Golphers tonight at 8:55 p.m. The Spartans have beat them twice this year, but each game has been extremely close. I’d probably watch the game tonight in my Chandler Crossings apartment, with my friends, in front of a flat screen, eating an extra large pizza. ummm! When it’s tournament time, a buzz is created around MSU campus and the tournament is a huge East Lansing event. I’m geeked and I’m confident that the Spartans will go deep in this years tourney. I got the Spartans going all the way, who you got?
-Ernest M
Tags: Chandler Crossings apartment, East Lansing Events
Posted in MSU Sports, Uncategorized on March 12th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Cooking 101
Hey guys,
You may not know this, but The Landings own Mucki Doezema is famous for her great recipes! Check out her first installment of her web series, “Just Try This”. Each recipe is something you can make with your roommates in your MSU student apartment.
This weeks recipe: Mucki’s Famous Guacamole
-Ryan Shaul
Tags: college recipe, easy food, easy guacamole, easy recipe, recipe
Posted in how to on March 11th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Tyson Holyfield III
Word on the street is that Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield as planning to reunite in a clash of the titans. Wouldn’t that be sweet, Tyson is 43 yrs old and Holyfield is 47. Holyfield has been fighting the last few years, however, Tyson hasn’t fought anyone since quitting a fight in 2005. This would clearly be a fight solely based on trying to make some quick money. I’m not going to lie, I’ll probably watch it in my apartment at The Club or at Buffalo Wild Wings. I’m still a huge fan of Holyfield and whenever I hear the name Mike Tyson, I’m always eager to find out what’s going on with him. I don’t think they will have a problem selling the fight, but more so with getting into shape for it. Don King has been refutting the possibility of a Tyson Holyfield rematch, but hasn’t denied getting back with Tyson for a fight this year. If I was a betting man, I’d still bet on Tyson. Who you got?
-Ernest M.
Tags: College Entertainment, Fun
Posted in Hot Topics on March 9th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» At Home For Spring Break
Not able to travel this Spring Break? Well don’t fret! There are plenty of things to in your MSU apartment. How about finally getting to some of those much needed apartment chores while your roommates are gone? Spring cleaning is exactly what I’m doing these days. Sitting in my apartment with no classes, no homework, thinking to myself, “This is the perfect time to clean”.
If you are not in the cleaning mood, how about taking a nice jog or working out. I LOVE the fitness center in my apartment complex at The Club at Chandler Crossings. I work out for about an hour, take a nice swim in the indoor pool, then relax in the hot tub. Not too bad for a Monday! (A lot better than getting up early and going to class!) Tuesday’s are the perfect movie day, here in East Lansing. They have $5.00 movies tickets all day at NCG Eastwood Cinemas. I’ll probably go see “Brooklyn’s Finest”. I heard that it was a good movie. It has Ethan Hawke, Richard Gere, Don Cheadle and Wesley Snipes, and those are a few of my favorite actors.
If you are looking to do something on campus, you can visit the Abram’s Planetarium on Michigan State’s campus. Into arts? There is a good art gallery in Lansing’s Old Town District called the Absolute Gallery. So let’s say, you are not into the planetarium and visiting the arts gallery is not what you are interested in. No problem. How about some sports? Aim High Sports Facility is offering a ton of activities to keep you busy. They offer, soccer, hockey, learn-to-skate, flag football, figure skating, public skating among other sports. If you are into sports, then I’m sure you can stay busy there.
MSU students, just because you didn’t get the opportunity to go to some resort for Spring Break, doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time. Don’t be a couch potato for a week, get up and enjoy life!
-Ernest Madison
Tags: Apartment Tips, clean apartments, Cleaning, College Entertainment, east lansing, East Lansing Events, Fun, Lansing Events, MSU Events
Posted in Hot Topics, The Club on March 8th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» 2010 Census
It seems like every time I leave my MSU student apartment, I see, read, or hear someone talking about how important participating in the Census is. It’s everywhere! But, I found myself with one question…
How do I participate?
1. The Census form will arrive in mailboxes mid-March and must be filled out and postmarked by April 1st.
2. Forms must be filled out in the community where you’ll be living on April 1st.
3. It’s a short, 10 question form.
4. All information will be kept confidential by the US government.
For every person counted, federal funds are brought back into the community over 10 years. Funds are used for things like Dell Grants, public transportation, energy efficient grants, and more! It’s your duty to participate!
For more information, visit the City of East Lansing’s Census Page.
-Ryan Shaul
Tags: 2010 census, census, census form, east lansing census, lansing census
Posted in East Lansing News and Announcements on March 6th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Healthy Energy Shakes
Every morning I wake up in my MSU Apartment; tired from a long night of studying with a full daily agenda ahead. Regardless of the amount of sleep I get the night before, I am always tired in the morning! For years I have drank countless cups of coffee and cans of energy drinks only to hit a mid-day crash resulting in further consumption.
There had to be a better, healthier way!
I was given an article by a friend with five morning shake recipes she swears start her day off right. I was skeptical at first, but after a week of these I am pleased to say they’ve been working great. Check um’ out! They may work wonders for you, too!
Pumpkin-Banana Smoothie
1 serving vanilla flavored rice protein
1 cup vanilla soy milk, light
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 medium banana
Dash of pumpkin pie spice
4 ice cubes
Chocolate Raspberry Shake
1 serving chocolate flavored soy protein
1 cup vanilla soy milk, light
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
4 ice cubes
Very Berry Shake
1 serving vanilla flavored soy protein
1 cup vanilla soy milk, light
1 cup frozen mixed berries
A few drops pure vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
Orange Julius Shake
1 serving vanilla flavored soy protein
1 cup vanilla soy milk, light
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
Apple Pie Shake
1 serving vanilla flavored soy protein
1 cup vanilla soy milk, light
1 cup frozen apple slices
A few dashes each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
(Recipes from www.sheknows.com)
-Ryan Shaul
Tags: easy shakes, energy, energy drinks, energy shakes, milkshakes
Posted in Student Tips on March 5th, 2010 | Leave a comment »
» Spring Break Reminders
Exams…DONE.
Group Projects…DONE.
Ten Page Paper…DONE.
Spring Break…IN PROGRESS!
For those of you who will be leaving your MSU apartment for Spring Break we have some friendly reminders for you:
1.Lock your windows and doors before leaving
2. DO NOT SHUT OFF YOUR UTILITIES. Leave the heat on at about 60 degrees. If you shut your heat off completely your pipes may freeze and burst. Just because you are going somewhere warm doesn’t make it warmer here!
3. Close your blinds before leaving
4. Don’t let trash sit in your apartment for a few weeks
5. If you leave your car unattended for a few weeks make sure you have a full tank of gas so the lines don’t freeze.
6. Don’t forget to have someone pet sit for you! Just kidding. (No, but seriously, don’t leave you puppy unattended at The Village : )
Tags: michigan state spring break, msu spring break, Spring Break, spring break deals, spring break tips
Posted in Student Tips on March 3rd, 2010 | Leave a comment »