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MSU students honor New Zealand mosque shooting victims

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After the deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand last week, Michigan State students gathered to honor the victims and their families. The vigil, put on by the MSU Muslim Student Association, was a time for prayer and reflection. Organizers say even though it was an emotional event, their goal was to unite everyone in love and solidarity. Speakers included representatives from different student organizations, community leaders, professors and religious leaders. “It was just like complete horror and frustration that nothing seems to be getting better,” said attendee Margot Valles. “And in particular in New Zealand, which is known for its safety, that it would happen there is just like…it just shows how much work we have to do.”

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New documentation requirement for travelers

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The airport can be a stressful and hectic place. There’s lots to think about, does your bag have a tag, should I buy food for the trip, how early should I get there? And now, when traveling to Europe, you’ll have one more thing to remember. One more piece of identification. Starting in 2021, a required travel authorization form.

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New animal abuse laws in Michigan

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Starting this month, new legislation in Michigan will more than double the penalty for heinous crimes involving animals. “We do have a lot of cases where an animal is either strangled to the point of defecating on itself or passing out or severely maned so their ears are cut, or they’re beaten with a bat… maybe tied up by their leash,” said Ingham County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Nattalie Macomber. The state of Michigan is taking a stand against these types of crimes with stricter penalties and Macomber believes this is a good time to start changing the narrative. “The culture is really changing and the education about what animal abuse actually is has really evolved in the last few years,” she said.

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2020 presidential race on the clock

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The 2020 race for president is beginning as new candidates announce their bids. Candidates who have officially announced their candidacy bids include Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, California Senator Kamala Harris, who is the only African American woman in the running so far, and New Jersey Senator Corey Booker. It’s still early, more nominations will no doubt be coming. Will Joe Biden enter the race? Will Texas Senator Beto O’Rourke put his hat in the ring?

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A bright idea turned into a BRITE business

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Michigan State’s campus is full of extraordinary students.

Brianna Makaric is one of those students.

Not only is she a full time student, but she’s also a business woman with an entire company on her back. And she’s only 21 years old.

Focal Point’s Ruta Ulcinaite has more on Brianna and her company.

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Dublin Square’s BIG Comeback

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Rumors of Dublin Square’s closing and comeback have been swirling around East Lansing. Where will it come back, how will it come back? Ruta Ulcinaite has updates on everything you need to know about this East Lansing staple and the development project that is sure to shake up East Lansing.