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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.

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RCAHppella #TBT show to take place Thursday

By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com Arts and humanities senior Becky Barron and the rest of RCAHppella — an a cappella group within MSU's College of Arts and Humanities — were just thinking of a theme for their final concert of the semester. So when Barron got to thinking about how 1) RCAHppella always uses social media to promote their events, 2) They wanted to do a concert that showcased some oldies and 3) Their concerts always take place on Thursdays, it didn't take long for her to suggest a #TBT themed concert to be set in place for Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

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MSU students react to Baltimore unrest

Thousands took to the streets of Baltimore Monday night to riot, loot and set aflame their city in protest of the April 12 death of 25-year-old African American male Freddie Gray. There are many opinions to be had about what's taken place in Baltimore, including some of which belong to students at MSU.