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**Tear gas was fired about 2 a.m. after repeated loudspeaker warnings to leave were ignored, and the crowd had dispersed about an hour later. Police said arrests were made at the event, but didn't release exact numbers.
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<p>What...no torching of cars and furniture? Much tamer this year...:rolleyes:</p>
<p>Yup, you think like I do. hehehe.</p>
<p>Terrible situation. Definitely hurts MSU's reputation in some minds, although this event was off campus and sparked, largely, but non-MSU students ... but there were MSU students involved and as of yesterday, I believe about 6 may be suspended pending trial and possible expulsion. Fact is, though, while this bad event got tons of news attention, most say (and I agree) that its a blip in MSU's academic rep and means nothing toward jobs and grad school after MSU -- the university is more sought after by applicants and employers alike. Most realize this was the work of a few knuckleheads while the vast majority of students weren't involved and are as equally appalled by this. Michigan State is too strong let this event harm it in any long-term sense.</p>
<p>Yeah my buddy was there, said it was a good time. They started off with flashbangs and they were chanting for tear gas.. well they got it :D He said his throat still hurt the next day and his nose was running from it. As for academic reputation for this one event.. come on lol</p>