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President Simon issues Cedar Fest statement on blog

April 7, 2008

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon released a statement on her blog Monday in response to the riot during Cedar Fest this weekend.

Simon addressed the effect the riot had on MSU’s image, as well as steps MSU officials are taking to review the cases of those arrested and those who may be arrested in the future after video and Facebook.com evidence is reviewed.

Some highlights include:

“Although it is clear that the vast majority of Michigan State University students did not participate in the disturbances at Cedar Village on Saturday night, the events harm the collective image of MSU and the city of East Lansing.”

“Both East Lansing and MSU began debriefing yesterday regarding the incident, as well as future action. These dialogues will continue. Specifically, a meeting was held this morning to review the arrests and tickets that were issued, as well as to begin the process of using technology to identify others who may be arrested subsequently.”

“The reckless behavior of the individuals who set in motion and who participated in the unlawful activity that occurred at ‘Cedar Fest’ will have consequences. There are no casual observers once a notice is given by police to disperse. Those who chose to stay after such announcements were made became participants in the violence, whether they threw a bottle or filmed the action on their cell phones. MSU and the city of East Lansing will pursue aggressive and fair implementation of university policies and state statutes.”

The full blog can be read at: www.president.msu.edu

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