Rina Risper

COVID-19 surge prompts self-quarantine recommendation for all local MSU students

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — At least 342 people affiliated with Michigan State University have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since August 24. The health department strongly recommends all local MSU students self-quarantine immediately to contain the outbreak.

News Spotlight: Do Not Use Vlanc+Piür Brand Hand Sanitizers

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago04 mins

LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Vlanc+Piür brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and do not comply with the standards in the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283.

Couple Fights COVID-19 Together

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago010 mins

Ron and Bethany Holloway, former Lansing residents, now living in Minneapolis, MN, fight the novel Coronavirus together.

They have been married for 24 years.

Photo courtesy of the Holloway Family

Self Care : Mental Matters

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Kris Walker

Self-care is a trending topic, often promoted as the way to relieve stress and live your best life. Many people believing this continued state of calmness is found at the bottom of bubble baths, on girls trips, in man caves, or by acquiring luxury items. Other people are convinced the correct path is physical exercise.

The Clash of COVID-19 Pandemic Student Learning

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago012 mins

By Dr. Judith Berry

Over six months have passed since students, educators, families, and businesses were caught unprepared as COVID-19 ravished our lives. Instructional leadership shifted from teachers to family members without warning. Our home base became the classroom, and siblings at different grade levels had to contend with utilizing digital modalities at the same time to work with their instructors.

Wealthy Mindset: Let’s Face Reality

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Jason Ray

Wealth can change your life.

The definition of wealth varies for many. Freedom, time, and money are important variables that make up the definition of wealth. Attaining these 3 variables is not easy and is never complete, but having the right mindset is important to progress towards each. Specifically, a wealthy mindset is critical for this progress and it involves four pillars: framing, brainstorming, taking action, and evaluation. This essay will explore these four pillars in an effort to provide you with a wealthy mindset framework.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago01 mins

This is a happy family: Jeremy

Deanda, Santo Deanda and Selina Terry took this photo at Binder Park Zoo. Jeremy recently popped the question and she said, “YES!” The couple plan to marry in 2021.

Courtesy photo

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Excuse me, Are you Listening? We will be talking about 2020 for a long time!

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago03 mins

Dear Readers,

It seems as though 2020 has lasted for two years already. Is that even possible in late August or early September? With the amount of sleepless nights and no end to the novel Coronavirus, we still remain more stressed than ever. Who would have ever thought that the idea of wearing a mask would cause so much controversy?

VIDEOVIEW

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago011 mins

By Jay Bobbin

Tribune Content Agency

Ratings for each film begin with a “star’’ rating — one star meaning “poor,’’ four meaning “excellent’’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.

“THE OUTSIDER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON’’: It might seem impossible for someone to be in two places at the same time — including a murder scene — unless Stephen King is involved.

America’s Test Kitchen Recipe: Thai Beef Salad

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago08 mins

This bright, balanced Thai grilled-beef salad will be your new favorite summer salad.

By America’s Test Kitchen, Tribune Content Agency

America’s Test Kitchen

Executive Director Rashmi Travis to lead a bright future for the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

Travel: Discovering Art, Architecture, and Culture at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

UPDATE**FOUND* Missing 12-year-old from Lansing

East Lansing Man Arraigned on Felony Charges Following Alleged Incident at MSU’s Wells Hall

Jury Finds Melvin Barhite Guilty in Nursing Home Sexual Assault and Sex Offender Registry Violations

Former East Lansing Councilmember Dana Watson Alleges Discriminatory Exclusion by City Manager

Michigan group pushes to get big money out of politics

Study finds emotional support lowers incarceration risk for foster youth