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MSU makes changes to its sexual misconduct policy

As students begin to get settled into their new class and work schedules, it can be easy for them to overlook an email from the president of MSU about revisions to the University’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy, but a spokesperson for MSU says this is not information that should be overlooked.

MSU

What to expect from police come football Saturday

Apparently there is some confusion on game day about when Munn field opens for tailgating, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The field only opens at 7 a.m. for ESPN's College GameDay. For tailgaters it will open at 1 p.m. Any drivers arriving before then will not be allowed to park on the field.

FEATURES

Your guide to ESPN College GameDay

Start working on your most obnoxious signs and outfits, Spartans.   For the eighth time, ESPN's College GameDay will be in East Lansing when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Oregon Ducks – easily the most anticipated game of the year for the Spartans. It can be an overwhelming day if you're not prepared. Here are some preparatory tips to keep in mind if you are planning to go to the event.  Wake up bright and early.

COMMENTARY

Editorial: MSU desperately needs to update intramural sports facilities

MSU has one of the best basketball and football programs in the Big Ten, but you wouldn't be able to tell by the state of our intramural sports facilities. While star quarterbacks and point guards enjoy top of the line fields and courts, regular students are left with run-down buildings and pathetic equipment to use. At other universities, students enjoy amenities like lazy rivers, rock climbing walls, and even free kayaking lessons. So the burning question on our minds is: why do our facilities suck so much? Last year, with the introduction of a new provost, MSU launched the healthy campus initiative, aimed at making "MSU one of the healthiest places to live and work." During the last year students have heard healthy campus initiative tossed around regarding such things as a new tobacco ban on campus, different ways of tackling the stresses of college, and confronting mental health in a constructive way.

MICHIGAN

Suspect wanted by ELPD for criminal sexual conduct arrested in Los Angeles

A suspect wanted by the East Lansing Police Department for six counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) was arrested in Los Angeles, California on Friday by the United States Marshals Service, according to an ELPD statement.  The suspect is 26-year-old Mikael Alexandre Frutin. They have been investigating the case since July of 2014 after he was accused of having an illicit sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. He was the girl's gymnastics instructor at Red Cedar Gymnastics in Delhi Township however the statement said none of the alleged crimes happened there. After becoming aware of the investigation, Frutin fled the state and ELPD worked with the Michigan State Police Fugitive Team to track him down.