EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Welcome week at Michigan State University gives an opportunity for incoming freshman to explore campus for the first time, or a chance for returning Spartans to enjoy a week of the campus they love.

“It’s pretty good, lots of events, lots of people to meet, things to do. It’s a pretty cool campus, everyone here is pretty friendly,” said Matthew Hoppenrath, an incoming freshman said.

Another freshman, Anthony Bowers, says he’s been going out on walks with his friends to downtown East Lansing, trying to relax before classes start.

But with an influx of people entering the city, the East Lansing Police Department is increasing their staffing and patrols, something that is done every year.

“So obviously when you have more people come into town we are going to h

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