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police briefs
Police briefs are written according to reports from University Police. These indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents.
Stalking
• At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, a female student reported that her ex-boyfriend keeps sending her threatening and harassing text messages. This is her third report so a warrant will be sought. • On Sunday, Dec. 4, and Monday, Dec. 5, a group of roommates filed complaints against another group of roommates. Both are accusing each other of harassment and this case stems from a prior vehicle damage case.
Larceny
• At 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, a female student’s iPod was stolen from the Fitness Center. She left her iPod and when she went back to get it, it was gone. Officers reviewed footage and determined who took it. They contacted the male and he admitted to taking the item. A warrant may be sought. • Between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, a student left a cell phone and iPod in the costume room while working on a play. The case is under investigation. • At 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, a male student was playing basketball and his wallet was stolen. Video footage saw a male ex-student take the wallet and the case is still under investigation.
Minor in Possession
• At 2:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, a resident assistant noticed a female student passed out in a study room in Living Center North. The female did not have her keys and smelled of alcohol. The 18-year-old female admitted to drinking and was given a citation. • At 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, a resident assistant from Living Center Southwest reported that a male student was crawling to his dorm room and vomiting in garbage cans. He was given a citation and transported to the hospital. • At 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, campus police were dispatched to the University Village because a resident assistant could smell marijuana while doing health and safeties. Officers found residue in the bathroom and the male resident admitted that it was his. The case is still under investigation.
DuI
Michigan has two legal standards of drunken driving
continued from A1 The simulator demonstrates the dangerous effects of DUI/DWI driving, such as delayed response to controls and “tunnel vision.” Kari Lewis, applied studies senior, said that using the simulator allows students to experience drunken driving and to make an impact. “Since we are using an actual car, this high-fidelity tool really brings the ‘do not drink and drive’ message home,” she said. The in-vehicle simulator also facilitates the usage of mobile devices to demonstrate the dangers of driving while distracted by texting or similar activities. The demonstrations were done in short sessions with spectators observing while each student was driving. Participants in the event received root beer floats for their involvement. Andrew Boyle, vice president of Program Board, said that the organization has wanted to do something like this for a while. “We tried to get a simulator in the past, but the reality was that it was too expensive,” he said. Lewis said that she hoped students would understand the meaning of the program. “The obvious point of this program is don’t drive drunk,” she said. Under Michigan law, it is illegal to drive while intoxicated, or impaired, by alcohol, illegal drugs, and some prescribed medications. Lena Stoddard, professional technical writing junior, said that the simulator offers the chance to experience drunken driving without the danger of hurting anyone. “It’s a real good concept, but it would be interesting to drive the simulator, just to what kind of damage you could do,” she said.
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Having a bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or more is considered drunken driving. A bodily alcohol content of 0.17 or more is considered “super drunk.”
Penalties differ based on level of intoxication. Penalties for drunken driving include: • • • •
A mandatory 6-month driver license suspension, A mandatory 1-year driver license suspension for a first conviction of operating with a BAC of .17 or higher. Five days to 1 year of consecutive jail time. A reinstatement fee of $125 if your driver’s license was suspended, revoked, or restricted.
Additionally, the laws make the following drunken and drugged driving offenses felonies: • • •
A third conviction in the driver’s lifetime. A conviction for drunken or drugged driving that causes death. A conviction for drunken or drugged driving that causes serious injury to another person.
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Sleep continued from A1 While not sleeping, Hutchins completed three classes and worked two full shifts at the Marketplace at Doan. “I felt like crashing about four or five times,” Hutchins said. “But strangely enough, I found that I was actually retaining more, paying attention more and getting plenty done, especially in geography. It basically felt like one very long day.” While energy drinks and caffeine seemed to be effective for Hutchins, Dowis said that she believes that coffee and caffeinated drinks should only be used
in moderation. “I’m OK with coffee but only as a quick fix,” Dowis said. “It shouldn’t be used continuously and it really gets your heart racing.” Dowis also said that students driving while exhausted from lack of sleep can be dangerous. “For the students who are driving home after exams, make sure you get enough sleep beforehand,” Dowis said. “You should drive during the daytime and if you’re driving a long distance, take a break every two hours.” Dowis said that she understands that not all situations are ideal and sometimes energy drinks are essential. “If you’re driving and
you feel drowsy or tired, grab a coffee or energy drink and pull over in a safe location,” Dowis said. “You can drink your coffee or energy drink and rest for a few minutes, sometimes even take a short 20-minute power nap.” Some students have even planned ahead in order to get enough sleep. Kate Nankervis, elementary education sophomore, has a set schedule. “I actually scheduled myself this semester and it really has helped keep myself awake during the day,” Nankervis said. “I try to get around eight hours of sleep, but I do think some students get too much sleep and feel tired throughout the day.”
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Politics continued from A1 French remarked that there would always be people running for office, meaning that jobs involving campaigns will continuously be available. Along with having a knack for working with people, political science majors and minors must be well-developed writers with
the ability to think critically. Kimball said that she appreciates how Trump takes the time to correct grammar in her papers and not just read for content. “He’s trying to make you a better writer rather than slapping a grade at the end of the paper,” Kimball said. To ensure that they become good writers, some political science majors choose rhetoric and professional writing as a
minor or a double major. Criminal justice, accounting, communications, economics and sociology are other recommended minors. Kaczynski said that his doors are always open to students and he will do everything in his power to help them succeed, including helping them achieve their dream internship. “I don’t think there’s a student that’s come in yet and stumped me,” he said.
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Aggravated Felony Assault
• At 7:32 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, campus police received a call from a female student saying that an assault occurred in Pine Grove. A female non-student got into an argument with her boyfriend, who is a male student. He had locked himself in his room and would not let her in. She got upset and stabbed the door with a knife. Officers found the female in the Arbury Fine Arts Center. They took her back to Pine Grove and she was identified. The 17-year-old female was taken to jail and given a no-trespass letter.
Fire Alarm
• At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, a fire alarm was set off in Living Center South because students were cooking hamburgers. Vanguard photos | Tyler Bradley
Female members of SVSU’s club dodgeball team clown around during a photo shoot with The Valley Vanguard. “The best thing is the bruises,” said junior dodgeballer Lindsay Maynard.
Vanguard photos | Arianna Paver
Members of Standing in the Gap, one of the Christian ministry RSOs, hosted their annual Christmas Party last week. The group meets each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Thompson Student Activities Room.
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