Adolescent exposure to drugs, alcohol fuels use in adulthood

 

EAST LANSING, MI — Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to drink and do drugs in their early and late 20s. That’s according to the one of the first studies to look at how adolescent exposure to illegal substances affects patterns of abuse in adulthood.

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Why Clinton and Trump backers don’t mix

 EAST LANSING, MI — Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives — and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

 

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Jack Pitts Open Golf Tournament Helps Those in Need

 Dr. Damon Davis, Urologist and Professor at Michigan State University and Jack Pitts holding a check for $3,000 from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Jack Pitts Open Golf Tournament.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 6th. 

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Every dog is different, no matter the type of breed

 By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 

  Q: We own an eight-year-old, male Pug, Digger, who is smart, lovable, and extremely calm. My brother-in-law always loved Digger and bought a male Pug from a breeder.  

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Dads play key role in child development

 EAST LANSING, MI  — Fathers play a surprisingly large role in their children’s development, from language and cognitive growth in toddlerhood to social skills in fifth grade, according to new findings from Michigan State University scholars.

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The Keyzer Chronicles!: Why Black Lives Matter

 By Aleshia Keyzer

 
I’m surprised my tongue is still attached after how hard I have been biting it this past week. When events occur that rock the nation, such as the events that have taken place this past week, I plead with myself to stay off of social media. 

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The 10th Anniversary “Poetry in the City” is Set For July 14th

 Featured poets:

Top: East Lansing High School student, Aaliyah Buell
 
Bottom:  Poet, singer and 
performer, Rosemarie Wilson “One Single Rose”,  from Detroit. 
 
Courtesy photos
 
Day: Thursday, July 14
Time: 7-9 pm
Where: Capitol steps (Lansing, MI)
 
You can listen or read. Sign up at the event.  No offensive 
language.  Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. For more information, call 517-372-8466.

 

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