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MICHIGAN

Recent East Lansing marijuana decriminalization negated by state drug law, causes confusion

Although the proposal to decriminalize marijuana was passed May 5, East Lansing officials said they do not expect much change in how use and possession of marijuana is enforced. The passage of the proposal decriminalizes the possession and use of up to one ounce of marijuana on private property in East Lansing by an adult 21 or over, but officials said it has caused some confusion among city residents as to what the ordinance will actually change.

FEATURES

Local outdoor parks offer chance for recreation

Being on MSU’s campus in the summer can sometimes feels like walking through a ghost town. Sure, there are people around, but nothing compared to the 40,000 students usually overtaking campus during the fall and spring semesters. This place may seem uneventful in the summer, but don’t be tricked into thinking there’s nothing to do.

SPORTS

Decathlon athletes push physical endurance to limit

While spectators see the effort athletes put in on competition day, Ehrhardt said it’s important to realize there are countless hours of training spent beyond that, all in an effort to be competitive in each and every individual event. At times, Ehrhardt also said it can be difficult to find a balance when training for all the events, as it can sometimes take an entire month to get just one of the 10 events down. ap