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Students voice confusion about local, state marijuana laws

On May 5, 2015, the City of East Lansing approved a Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment that decriminalized the use of marijuana. Last month, the East Lansing City Council also passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana. Despite the new ordinance set forth, some MSU students do not fully comprehend what was approved.

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Sparty's Cabin up for auction at MSU's Surplus Store

Sparty’s Cabin, an environmentally sustainable “tiny house” built on a trailer, is now up for auction through a closed bid on the MSU Surplus Store’s website. The house will be on display on the front lawn of the Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture this Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a press release from MSU Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Student voters discuss Trump win

On Nov. 9, America decided it's 45th president: Republican Donald J. Trump. To many pundits and polls, this came as a shock. Democrat Hillary Clinton polled ahead in nearly every major swing state for a majority of the election, and was poised to win the election by a landslide.

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Students hold march, rally in wake of election results

MSU College Democrats held a "Rally Against Hate, Bigotry, Racism and Sexism" that began on MSU's campus. The protest size grew exponentially and began to march down Grand River Avenue. Protesters have split up, one group remains inside the Union and the other is currently to the Capitol. Stay with The State News for updates.

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University hosts 'Day After' event in response to election result

Wednesday night, students, faculty and community members gathered in the Business Complex for an event called “The Day After.” This event provided an inclusive space where members of the community could reflect on the election and voice their thoughts. The first hour of The Day After included asking a panel of alumni questions about where the country is headed and what can be done in response.

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ASMSU president reaches out to students following election

The president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, Lorenzo Santavicca, reached out to undergraduate students via email and Twitter in an effort to let them know that he and ASMSU leadership are available to listen and empathize with students following Election Day.