Riots broke out this past Saturday at Michigan State University during Cedar Fest, a resurrected Michigan State tradition banned in 1987 due to repeated riots. The block party was revived via Facebook and drew nearly 4,000 people – a mix of students and non-students. Police intervened late Saturday night, asking the crowd to disperse and eventually using tear gas after some partygoers became rowdy, throwing objects at police, lighting fires, and chanting “tear gas” in anticipation of a conflict.  So far no one has claimed police misconduct, unlike three years ago when police fired tear gas only 15 minutes after students began crowding to celebrate their national championship victory.  Michigan State has developed an unfortunate reputation for rioting, and this most recent incident places a further strain on an already-sour relationship with the town of East Lansing. Students fear the riot will cause the local government to turn an even colder shoulder and move forward with plans to build expensive housing near campus – housing students will not be able to afford.

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