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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.

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.

MSU

Students feel MSU's IM facilities need to be updated

The IM facilities on campus are aging, our student body sees this. From outdated workout equipment to crumbling aquatic centers, the students of MSU are calling for updates. Many on campus utilize the IM centers and feel it’s a great way to stay active amidst the fervor of college life.