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MSU Board of Trustees approve increased tuition and smoking ban

The Trustees raised tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state lower division students, or roughly $12 per credit hour, and 2.7 percent for upper division students. Though the Trustees lamented the tuition raise, with many blaming the declining state support for higher education. “These always difficult decisions, balancing acts," President Lou Anna K.

NEWS

Armed robbery in Okemos possibly tied to medical marijuana

Meridian Township Police are investigating an armed robbery which took place the evening of of June 11 at the 1600 Block of Pebblestone in Okemos. According to a police report, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the two men living in the residence realized that two subjects had entered the home.

MICHIGAN

Week in Review: June 12

The top stories from the week ending on June 12.  MSU Softball player, Alyssa McBride, who just wrapped up her senior season, raised allegations against assistant coach Jessica Bograkos.