During the summer of 2007, I developed a beat as the East Lansing city reporter for the Pacemaker-winner publication, The State News. My stories focused on small-city governance, community events and urban development. I worked closely with government officials and community members in developing my coverage of the city.
- E.L. budget balanced but subject to change — May 14, 2007
- Virginia Avenue plan to be reviewed — May 15, 2007
- The City Council takes a step back in time to E.L.’s founding — May 16, 2007
- City to purchase parking facility from Stonehouse III — May 17, 2007
- Art season blooms downtown — May 17, 2007
- Summer festivals keep E.L. booming — May 21, 2007
- Fraternity debates East Village proposal — May 22, 2007
- Downtown to receive additional developments, detours — June 4, 2007
- Downtown developments: Construction on Stonehouse Village III to break ground next week — June 12, 2007
- Summertime fun at the public library — June 13, 2007
- Virginia Avenue project expands — June 14, 2007
- Council to discuss complex upgrade — June 12, 2007