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MSU Theatre 2015-16 season announced

The 2015-16 season is described as “A Season of Journeys: From Baltimore to Points Beyond.” Each production will take place at locations across campus, such as the Arena Theatre, the Pasant Theatre, Studio 60 or the Fairchild Theatre.  The theatre’s first production of the season, “Baltimore,” by Kirsten Greenidge, will take viewers inside a college dorm and to the heart of a racially-charged incident. The play was conceived at MSU and is part of the Big Ten New Plays Initiative. The 2015-16 season will also include the productions of  “For Tonight,” “Stage Door, “Freshman Showcase: The Monkey King,” “The December Project,” “And Away We Go,” “Pride and Prejudice,” as well as “Grease.”

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Results from May 5 election: No to tax hike, yes to marijuana decriminalization

After the last ballot was counted Tuesday night, voters had struck down one state proposal and voted yes to two local ones. State Proposal 15-1, which would have increased sales tax and others to fix roads, was defeated by Michigan voters. Local Proposals 1 and 2 were both accepted by voters. Prop 1 will decriminalize marijuana possession in East Lansing. Prop 2 will allow to City Council to sell property with a simple majority vote from citizens as opposed to the current 60 percent super majority requirement.