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Pepper spray banned on MSU's campus, but many students may not be aware

Katie Krall

July 20, 2014

All weapons — including chemical substances — are banned on campus, according to an ordinance set by the Board of Trustees in the 1960s.Ordinance 18.00 Firearms or Weapons, which was first enacted Sept. 15, 1964 and was last amended June 19, 2009, specifically bans the use of firearms, chemical, biological, radioactive or other dangerous substances to injure, molest, or coerce another person. Students concerned with protecting themselves on campus have to resort to other means when walking alone, because under the ordinance pepper spray is not permitted.

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Despite size, MSU has relatively few bicycle crashes

Sheena Marvin

July 20, 2014

MSU Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter said although the university efforts are helpful, the key to preventing accidents is for all bikers to know and display basic bike safety. The most common mistake bikers make is riding their bike on the sidewalk.

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Goodrich's Shop-Rite closes doors for final time

Michael Kransz

July 20, 2014

Goodrich’s, located in Trowbridge Plaza, was a nearby grocery stop for MSU students. And with its international, organic and store-made offerings, the grocer catered to a variety of tastes.

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Sidewalk Sales over weekend entice shoppers

Meagan Beck

July 20, 2014

Storefront sidewalks along Grand River Avenue were packed with sale items and busy with shoppers over the weekend.

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For MSU student housing co-op, containers provide means of practicing sustainability

Sierra Lay

July 19, 2014

In a world filled with perpetual change, sustainability can be a necessity.Sustainability served as a major theme in a Container Gardening Workshop held Saturday at co-op house Vesta. The workshop, created by AmeriCorps and the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council cooperatively with the MSU Student Housing Co-op, or SHC, highlighted the idea of sustainable living through the use of growing food planted in upcycled, or re-used, containers.

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Protestors clash at Capitol building

Michael Kransz

July 18, 2014

Officers arrested one protester from each side after they had a "small skirmish," State Police Lt. Brody Boucher said. They are being charged with simple assault, Boucher said.

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Ongoing study researches usefulness of philosophy degree

Casey Holland

July 17, 2014

By Casey Hollandcholland@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnFor the past three years, the philosophy department has been compiling data from their senior Capstone courses.

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MSU students play integral role in mentoring with Big Brother Big Sisters program

Beth Waldon

July 17, 2014

Big brother William Martinez, who is a MSU Ph.D. student studying physics BW, said he joined the program because he simply wants to be there for someone. "I want to be a positive role model," Martinez said. "There's a lot of people who need a little bit more than they have and so if I can just be a little bit of something there, then that's really all I'm looking for."

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MSU to pull students studying in Israel as conflicts continues

Olivia Dimmer

July 16, 2014

Students and faculty in the group wanted to stay in the country despite ongoing hostilities. 

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New bill could allow for regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles

Michael Kransz

July 16, 2014

One bill would let municipalities allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries within their jurisdiction. The other bill would legalize and regulate cannabis-infused products, such as edibles and oils.

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During summer, international students don't always make the trip back home

Meagan Beck

July 16, 2014

In summer, campus is like a ghost town. Many students go off to internships, study abroad or go home, if they don't live close to campus.For international students, going home is not always ideal. Some see working and attending summer classes as beneficial, while others use the time to explore outside of Michigan.

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Advising corps works to make college accessible

Katie Krall

July 16, 2014

“This is a program where we are going in as a recent college graduate, talking to these students and making their dreams of going to college realistic,” adviser Lorrena Johnson said.

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Abrams Planetarium to receive birthday upgrades

Casey Holland

July 16, 2014

As a result of its 50th birthday celebration in February, the Abrams Planetarium will be receiving an upgrade. Its 20-year-old DigiStar 2 projection system will be replaced by a DigiStar 5, a two-projector system with clearer images creating a more accurate representation of the night sky.

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Measure to decriminalize marijuana eyes November ballot

Michael Kransz

July 15, 2014

The petition would allow voters to decide on marijuana reform similar to what Lansing voters enacted last year, which allows for the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older.

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Two arrested for robbing students of pizza, cell phone outside residence hall

Katie Krall

July 15, 2014

The suspects took a cell phone and pizza from the victims and fled north on foot. The victims were not injured and were able to call 911.

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McCowan family defends son on 'Dr. Phil,' reiterates plans to appeal guilty decision

Katie Krall

July 14, 2014

Connor McCowan's family talks about their thoughts of what happened the night he killed Andrew Singler.

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Cooler temperatures not result of another polar vortex, officials say

Michael Kransz

July 14, 2014

An unseasonably cool air mass moving into East Lansing on Monday night will drop temperatures into the mid-60s to low-70s through Thursday.

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Meridian police looking for suspected credit card thief

Katie Krall

July 14, 2014

Meridian Township Police have asked for assistance in identifying a man thought to be involved in the theft and use of a couple’s credit cards. 

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Earth, Wind and Fire wraps up final Common Ground day

Derek Gartee

July 14, 2014

While the festival was winding down, the attendees were in full force for the headliner of the night — Earth, Wind, and Fire.The multi-genre band rose to fame in the '70s, but their music and stage presence live on to this day.

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Common Ground comes to a close

Casey Holland  and  Staff Reports

July 13, 2014

From the tie-dye clad concert-goers who attended reggae and rock ‘n’ roll Wednesday, to the country singers who donned cowboy hats on Thursday, Common Ground Music Festival brought something for the music lover in everyone.