MSU Union — Local services in East Lansing

This place use to be pretty unique. It had some pretty cool things like the bowling lanes and the billards hall. I saw Phish here at the Ballroom located here in the early 90's (yeah it was that cool). The commons area offerred a super friendly, super comfortable area for study and functioned as the perfect resting spot for people to catch a short nap or a bite to eat in between classes as our computers charged. This place WAS really unique.

Now it's kinda just another boring, sterile, spend-money-or-get-out, dump that has less to offer than the local ymca. The first thing that you notice you walk in is the smell. The building itself smells like a county jail. The restrooms are in disrepair, probably because their too busy doing nothing or watching girls on security cameras and frivolously calling cops.

Furthermore, it employs some of the most judgemental, aggro elitist cop-calling, out of shape bigots life has to offer. Some of their staff have no problems whatsoever lying to further their agenda, whatever that may be.

Clearly the magic has left the building. Was passing through on my way from one job to the next to charge my phone and catch a short nap like hundreds of other people do during the course of a week. Some out of shape butterball of a soul thats been harassing people there decided to call the police as I napped. Even the MSU PD police officer that responded to the call seemed a little confused, embarrassed and awkward about the whole situation because there was no situation.

I hooe the rest of the campus hasn't turned for the worse...

The old building still has some of the best things and spaces housed within.. the food court I believe was better last year but food is ok, bigby is great. Outlet for MSU dairy keeps it quite busy in the spring and summer. If you can't have icecream, you should try their grilled cheese. It's comfort food for when you need it. I haven't yet been to Spartans cafe but it's got a small area to work with. You can get something to eat fairly quickly and late at night. The ground floor mingling areas are good for a quite conversations and socializing. I prefer to go through the building if I'm looking for some fun activities to do within the week... There s always something happening. There is also MSU clothes/gears store on the ground floor (it's a bit pricy for me). I prefer studying on the second floor or in the above rooms... The small art gallery spaces are nice to add vibrancy in the area. Spend time here or study, if you can't visit the main library or a cafe .. a relaxing sparty (sculpture) will give you company if...

I might be a little partial towards the Union because I work here, but that just means I can give the inside scoop. I think this building is incredible, it has such a rich history and great architecture (that you can read all about on 2nd floor on our 40’ timeline). It’s also a great place to go and study by yourself or in groups— the fishbowl rooms on G, main lounge on G and 1st or the entire 4th floor (nobody goes there). But if you’re not into that kind of stuff (and you have a dining plan) there’s also famous Union Late Night with some fantastic options. Need some caffeine on the run? Biggby coffee. Stamps? Union Post Office. Ice cream? MSU Dairy store. Cash? ATM. Bank account?...