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Geese flock to the lagoon Monday afternoon. Flocks of geese have also been seen by the pond near Grant Towers. These geese have been causing sanitary issues on campus.

Geese are not having a negative effect on student health

By Gino Hernaiz | November 27, 2012

The Canada geese on campus do not have a negative effect on student’s health. According to the Humane Society website, scientific studies do not show goose droppings pose any special threat to people’s health. However, geese will defend their nests...