MSU On-Campus vs. Off-Campus living Review

Pros and cons lists are frequently written out by students trying to choose between on-campus and off-campus life.

Financially, off-campus reigns. Students flee out of the dorms come sophomore year because of MSU's expensive, required dining plan among other price hikes.

"I'm excited to start cooking my own food and having control over what to buy instead of just being supplied food," said accounting sophomore Callan Tigani.

Convenience tends to draw student residents closer to campus, the price is justified by the quick walks between classes and centralized location.

Apartment complexes have caught on through attempting to move closer to campus such examples as Cedar Village Apartments, the complex could charge more due to location.

Independence in college is a blessing,  kids seizing their new found freedom might identify the dorms as another way parents can have a watchful eye. While apartment life, a rite of passage, can decrease the inevitable dependence.

"When I went to college all I wanted to do was find my place on my own. I craved freedom from my parents," said MSU alumna Nancy Somers.

A variety of reasons dictate between on and off campus, students must weigh both sides.

MSU On-Campus vs. Off-Campus living Preview

College education in the United States is a hot topic, mainly due to the discussion of tuition heights, but that is hardly the end of student costs.

Several different things get tagged onto the bill, a concern and choice all students face is housing.

At Michigan State University, freshmen are required to live-on campus. When sophomore year comes around students have to decide whether to stay or go and cost contributes to the choice.

38,786 undergraduate students, a pool of possibility and money for MSU. Student’s decisions vary, but price is a constant thought.

An undergraduate double room, silver dining plan adds up to $4,737 per semester.

Off-campus living is a promising alternative, but some students don’t take the plunge.

Review- MSU Tuition Increase

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees voted on June 17 to raise tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students.

For the sixth consecutive year tuition has been increased.

MSU's budget calls for $1.4 billion in spending for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The cost per credit hour increased by $12 and brought the total to $452.

In 15 years, the cost per credit hour has increased by nearly $300.

MSU students have voiced disgust over the tuition increase, focusing on the already expensive yearly tuition.

"College education in America has become a business rather than a right," said James Madison sophomore Kristian VanderWaerden.

Financial aid for needy students was reserved in the MSU budget. More than $125 million dollars will be set aside.

Graduate students tuition increased by about 4 percent per the new budget.

The tuition raise still remains below Michigan's state cap.

Preview- MSU Tuition Increases

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees voted on June 17 to raise tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students.

The tuition raise for 2015-2016 budget is the sixth consecutive year tuition has been increased.

MSU's budget calls for $1.4 billion in spending for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The cost per credit hour increased by $12 and brought the total to $452.

In the new budget, graduate students also face an increase in their tuition by about 4 percent.

Nationally, universities and colleges continue to raise tuition, student debt has become a major discussion. MSU's recent increase in tuition has brought the national debate to East Lansing.

Review-The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours Golf outing

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours hit off the tee to help charity on Saturday morning. The Metro Detroit based group hosted their annual golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course. The course is a part of the City of Livonia Golf Division, among others.

About 50 people signed up to play, the donations will become a part of the society's funds, to be used to support families in need all over the Metro Detroit area.

Carrie Ryckman, a member of the society, said when the group hears of a local person or family in need they do their best to cover the cost of their financial woes.

The society kicked off their outing around 8 am with each group taking different holes. The good turnout had teams made up of about 5 people each.

The weather became a factor of the tournament, hitting nearly 90 degrees at 2 pm. 

At the conclusion of the tournament, Team LaCroix took the overall win. The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours raised over $5,000 to aid those in financial need. 

One thankful, anonymous recipient wrote in a letter, "I want to thank you for the money to pay our DTE bill."

Preview-The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours Golf outing

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours is hosting their 4th annual golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course on Saturday, July 18th. 

The group is fundraising for their charity funds that assist local people in the Metro Detroit area, who are in need of financial support. They aid people in various ways finding those in need through the word of mouth. The event has several sponsors including ADAC Automotive and

 J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines . Other sponsors include society member's places of work and local businesses. 

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours hopes to raise $5,000, their goal for the fundraiser.