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The club scene

With more than 200 registered student organizations, MSU has a handful of clubs that step outside the box. Aside from the well-known squirrel watchers and Quidditch players, MSU has some other note-worthy clubs definitely worth checking out. Here are three of Spartan Nation’s most interesting clubs.

NEWS

Blueprint for Success

East Lansing has seen its fair share of businesses leave the area, such as BTB Burrito being replaced by Brother’s Grill, which was replaced by Señor Georgio’s, which was then replaced by No Thai!, 403 E.

MSU

MSU talks safety measures at recent meeting

There’s always the question of “What if?” What if an armed shooter were to come onto MSU’s campus or into a classroom and wreak havoc — would MSU’s students, faculty and staff be safe and prepared? MSU Police Inspector Penny Fischer, who commands the homeland security and planning division, said the answer to staying safe in a potential shooter situation lies with students, faculty and staff being prepared and staying informed.

MICHIGAN

Lawmaker tries to save marijuana dispensaries

After a state Supreme Court ruling declared medical marijuana dispensaries illegal, one Michigan lawmaker hopes to keep the shops in business. State Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville, is working on a bill that might combat the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw dispensaries.

MICHIGAN

No leads regarding stolen permits, police say

Several university parking permits have been “pilfered” while being sent through the mail, MSU Police Assistant Director Tony Kleibecker said. Kleibecker said at least four multi-car parking permits, complete with a suction cup to move them from car to car, were reported missing from the sealed envelopes sent by the department to members of the MSU community.

MSU

Tax season tips for students

For marketing freshman Allison Dettling, doing taxes isn’t something she knows much about, and when asked to be interviewed on the subject, she felt like she couldn’t contribute to the story.