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MANAGE THE MADNESS

Everything you need to know about surviving March Madness

BLEED GREEN AND SPARTY ON

The history of MSU’s Mascot

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Being green on campus

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Grow into Green

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BY RILEY CORTRIGHT, NICOLE HANDLEY, KATIE GRIMES AND LAUREN GAYNOR

fter a long, brutal winter, into Being Green” and scan W E ’ V E M A D E O U R W AY T H R O U G H glimpsing a patch of our list of the top five ways A B LO S S O M I N G C A M P U S A N D verdant green grass poking to environmentally improve G I V E N YO U S O M E T I P S TO M A K E out from beneath the sheets your lifestyle. BEING GREEN EASIER. NOW of snow will probably make you pause on your walk Although Spartan green runs I T ’ S YO U R T U R N TO T H R O W across campus. Spring is through our blood, March is YO U R O W N M A R C H M A D N E S S on the horizon; the air is also the month to celebrate the PA R T Y, R E D U C E YO U R C A R B O N getting warmer and the birds Emerald Isle. St. Patrick’s Day F O OT P R I N T A N D C E L E B R AT E T H E are flying back home — to is one of the most celebrated Michigan State University. holidays at MSU. If you still H E R I TA G E O F T H E I R I S H I N T H E You may be excited to see need some fun St. Patty’s S P I R I T O F T H E N E W S E A S O N. the Red Cedar River begin to Day plans, get some friends thaw, but nature isn’t the only thing warming up. Your together and have a night in. Bring along some friends and fellow Spartans are gearing up to bleed traditional Irish Soda bread from our COOKing green for March Madness. Whether this is your first feature for a special sweet treat. Top off the night time celebrating, or it’s a yearly tradition, we at ing with some classic movies that feature the hottest stars have you covered. Start by checking out our tips for highlighted in our list of up-and-coming Irish actors. surviving the craziness of college basketball. We’ve made our way through a blossoming campus Need other ways to “go green” this spring? Channel and given you some tips to make being green easier. your inner Spartan spirit by reading up on the history Now it’s your turn to throw your own March Madness of Sparty. If you want to be green by improving party, reduce your carbon footprint and celebrate the your carbon footprint on campus, see our cover heritage of the Irish in the spirit of the new season. story on MSU’s own recycling center, or “Spring

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Budgeting After College BY APRIL CLOBES

s a college student, it can be hard to imagine life after graduation. With a degree and hopefully a job on the horizon, your life will change when you leave campus and your days in the classroom behind. Part of this transition will involve the new expenses that come about. From buying a new car to moving to a new city or purchasing your first home, there will be many ways to spend your hard-earned money. Because of this, it’s important to start thinking about your future spending now. Here are some tips to get you started on a post-college budget: 1.) BE PRACTICAL You may get a job that pays more than you’re used to, but it doesn’t mean that you should mentally spend the paychecks before you get them. It may be tempting to buy something fun, exciting and possibly frivolous right away, but it might not be the best idea. If you’re planning to splurge on something, try setting aside money from each paycheck until you’ve saved enough instead of spending it all at once. S TA R T P L A N N I N G F O R T H E S E L I F E E V E N T S N O W B Y S A V I N G A S M U C H A S YO U C A N, W H E N YO U C A N, S O T H E F U N D S W I L L B E T H E R E W H E N YO U N E E D T H E M . I F YO U P L A N YO U R S A V I N G S L I K E A B I L L T H AT YO U PAY F I R S T, YO U W I L L A LW AY S H A V E MONEY FOR THE FUTURE.

2.) DON’T FORGET ABOUT BILLS When developing your post-college budget, be sure to include the bills you have now as well as the ones you will likely have after graduation. You may only have a few bills currently, but that is likely to change with expenses like car payments, rent/mortgage, insurance premiums, student loan payments, utilities, etc. Once you’ve considered all of the possibilities, you will have a better idea of how much will be left to spend in other, more fun categories.

3.) PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Although it may be hard enough to plan for the near future, it’s also important to plan for years to come. You may not be able to picture yourself getting married, having kids or retiring now, but there’s a good chance you’ll want to do at least one of these things at some point. Start planning for these life events now by saving as much as you can, when you can, so the funds will be there when you need them. If you plan your savings like a bill that you pay first, you will always have money for the future.

April Clobes is the Executive VicePresident and Chief Operating Officer at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact April at aclobes@msufcu.org or (517) 333-2254.

March Madness Rap Battle 2k15 BY LAUREN LINK ROUND OF 64 The hypothetical March Madness Rap Battle 2k15 has been a tournament to remember. History was made when Marky Mark, who many argued shouldn’t have even made the tournament, overcame The Notorious B.I.G. when the latter’s rebuttal rap was 90 seconds of laughter and the phrase, “Are you serious, man?” Notorious was not the only one to show surprise at some of the selection committee’s decisions. There was a nationwide uproar when fans first realized that neither Drake nor T-Pain would be competitors in this year’s battle. Several rappers threatened to leave the competition when they saw names like Pitbull and Rihanna on the board, arguing that pop and hiphop artists could hardly hope to compete with “real” rap stars. Chairman of the Selection Committee, Michigan State University student and rap expert Adam Nordquist, has been under media fire since mid-February, but remains unavailable for comment. Sources close to Nordquist have hinted that some under-the-table dealings may have played a part in the selection process. ROUND OF 32 The second round of the tournament saw Big Daddy Kane come from behind to capture the win against Jay-Z, whose one problem that evening was a lack of fresh lyrics. Tupac, an aberration — or apparition, really, since he was pronounced dead in 1996 — in this tournament, beat Dr. Dre. Reports claim that Dr. Dre may have been using Auto-Tune Beats by Dre, which is against competition guidelines, due to judge Simon Cowell’s request that artists stay pitchy. Sources say an investigation is underway, and appropriate legal actions will be taken if these allegations are true. SWEET SIXTEEN Iggy Azalea was a crowd favorite until her run came to an end against Kendrick Lamar in the sweet sixteen. Pitbull shocked viewers everywhere when he displayed his ability to drop lyrics filled with emotion. He landed a spot in the sweet sixteen, where he lost to André 3000. In unarguably the best rap battle this tournament has seen since its creation in 2015, Snoop Dogg and Tupac took their contest to six encores and eight standing ovations. Snoop claimed the victory 6

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and advanced to the elite eight, but certainly not without a struggle. ELITE EIGHT Ludacris wowed the crowd when he left Kanye West staring sadly into a mirror in the sweet sixteen, but his run for the championship ended against none other than Slim Shady himself in the elite eight. Lil Wayne got a bit Weezy on stage and fell to André 3000, and Missy Elliott busted Busta Rhymes himself. FINAL FOUR Eminem breezed through the Midwest region like a rap god. He destroyed André 3000 in the final four with his ceaseless anger and spitfire rhymes. The Cinderella Story of the South, Missy Elliott, secured herself a final four spot against the best of the West. While Snoop Dogg won the battle with apparent ease, Elliott laid down some notable lines and left the crowd chanting, “Misdemeanor said so!” CHAMPIONSHIP Will the D-O-double G prove it’s a Doggy Dogg World, or will Slim Shady pull out all the stops and Just Lose It on the stage? Make sure to tune in on April 6, 2015, for the epic championship battle between Snoop Dogg of the West and Eminem of the Midwest. These two iconic rappers with completely different styles will juke it out for the title of Rap Star 2k15. Who do you think will win? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter!

Lauren Link is a senior professional writing major specializing in public relations. She enjoys engaging in profound discussions regarding college athletics and spending as much time as she can outdoors. When Lauren isn’t exercising at the gym, she can be found cooking delicious meals in her kitchen or searching the streets of East Lansing for stray cats.

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Nick Cannon Soulja Boy

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Missy Elliot

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Eminem

André 3000

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Big Sean

Eminem

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Young Jeezy

Pitbull

Rick Ross

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Kanye West

Nicki Minaj

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Big Sean

M.I.A.

Eminem

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K’naan

Waka Flocka Flame

Hoodie Allen

J. Cole

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Rick Ross Nelly

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Lupe Fiasco Easy E

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Fat Joe M.I.A.

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Preparing for the Runway Students get ready for the annual MSU ATD Fashion Show BY SIMONE CARTER | PHOTOS BY MIKE JENKINS

very year, the Apparel and Textile Design Fashion Show gets bigger and better, with more designers and new innovative designs. The students strive to create classic, fun and even avant-garde pieces that show their creativity, skills and style as designers. The students are getting ready to present their hard work and ingenuity for this year’s ATD Fashion Show runway, which is set for 7 p.m. on March 6 at the Wharton Center. The planning for the ATD Fashion Show starts a whole school year before the actual event. The designers spend countless hours paying attention to every detail of the designs that are selected for the show, and everything from the lighting to the music for the catwalk. There was even a model casting that took place in January to prepare for the March show. The casting welcomed men and women of all body types to audition, so long as they

wouldn’t be afraid to perform in front of a large crowd. Based on the success the show has experienced in previous years, it’s safe to assume that the show will be a success. The fashion shows from the past three years have all been sold out. Alixzandra Jyawook, apparel and textile design freshman, is excited for the show this year. Although this is her first year working for the show, she knows the reputation it upholds and can’t wait to be a part of the legacy. “I’m an assistant director for senior Emma Witte, who is a director of the show,” said Jyawook. “I love Emma’s designs, and it is such a huge honor to work with her to see how the show all comes together.” Along with Witte and Jyawook, the other students working on the event can’t wait to see their hard work come to life. The students featured on the runway this year promise to have a show that will not only have the crowd asking questions about the designs, but get them excited by the designs as well. Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Wharton Center or online at whartoncenter. com/events. Simone Carter is a senior journalism major with a concentration in editorial reporting. She dreams of living in a studio apartment in NYC with a Yorkie puppy named Brownie. In addition to ing Magazine, she is also a Women’s Fashion Writer for VIM Magazine. She loves burritos from Moe’s and Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream ice cream.

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Find Your Pie for Pi Day BY NICOLE HANDLEY

i Day is celebrated on March 14 around the world. It’s a day to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, and is approximately 3.14159. During this fun and unique day, it’s customary to throw pie, make pie and — the best part — eat pie. Why, you may ask? Well, because it’s pie, and when you mix math and pie together, wonderful things happen. Plus, everyone loves a good pie, right? That’s why I’ve done some research and have found the best pies for throwing, making and eating. Take a look and choose the pie that will make your Pi Day scrumptious! APPLE PIE — The ever-glorious apple pie. This gooey, warm apple center is a crowd pleaser no matter the occasion, but for Pi Day, it seems to be a little sweeter. If you choose this contender, it’s sure to be a hit as the top pie for your Pi Day extravaganza. LEMON MERINGUE PIE — Lemon and whipped topping make for a tangy, sweet combo in a lemon meringue pie. This flavorful tart is for the nontraditional pie lover. Pick this runner-up and you’ll have an explosion of flavor for your Pi Day party. BANANA CREAM PIE — Decadent bananas and cream add a unique flare to both your taste buds and your Pi Day festivities. This delightfully chilled dessert will be a show stopper. If this pie is your number one, make sure to save room for seconds later. PECAN PIE — Sugar and nuts in pie form; it doesn’t get any better. This salty and sweet but mouthwatering treat will be the highlight for any pie lover. This may be your top pick for Pi Day, and if so, savor every delicious bite.

Nicole Handley is a senior majoring in professional writing. She is an avid writer and reader. She has an associate’s degree in writing from Lansing Community College, and can often be found thrifting for Nora Roberts books. She loves the smell of book pages, chocolate peanut butter ice cream and her dogs.

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March Madness Survival Guide Five steps to help take a little bit of the madness out of March BY LAUREN LINK

hether you’ve been on the college basketball scene for years or you’re just getting started, these helpful hints will ensure that you wow the crowd with your methodized March. DON’T UNDER-THINK YOUR BRACKET Some things are more important than homework, and a good March Madness bracket is one of them. The night of Selection Sunday is essential. You only have two days to finalize your picks. Friendships, credibility and more are on the line. Finishing last in a bracket pool can bring shame for years to come, so do your research, watch your footage and please remember to include upsets. MAKE A SCHEDULE It can be tough to remember every single game, so make a list for yourself. Some important dates, as presented on ESPN.com, include the following:

MULTITASK It’s unfortunate, but class doesn’t pause during these crucial weeks. Disclaimer: I do not condone using technology in class for anything other than taking notes. That being said, maintain constant connection to the Internet during all classes to keep tabs on games. Ensure that your face remains politely passive and avoid any fist pumping or exclamations, as your professor may notice. HAVE A VIEWING PLAN Collaborate with friends and get as many games going as possible. Stream games from multiple laptops and display the most exciting one on the main television screen. Plan your bathroom breaks for timeouts and halftimes and keep snacks ready. This is a time of enjoyment — it’s the best time of the year — so sit back and relax or perch on the edge of your seat, and get ready for madness.

• March 15 — Selection Sunday • March 17–18 — Round of 64 • March 19–22 — Round of 32 • March 26 and 28 — Midwest and West Regionals (Sweet Sixteen) • March 27 and 29 — South and East Regionals (Elite Eight) • April 4 — National Semifinal (Final Four) • April 6 — National Championship PRIORITIZE YOUR GAMES BUT BE FLEXIBLE During the first two tournament rounds, the sheer amount of college basketball at your disposal can be quite overwhelming. To guarantee that these days aren’t stressful, highlight the match-ups you find interesting. Watch those games during their individual timeslots and consider that channel your base of operation. However, be ready and willing to utilize the remote control. Of course you’d like to watch your favorite team breeze through a 15 seed, but maybe there’s a 16 seed about to upset a 1 seed on another network. Do you really want to miss a nail-biter so you can see a 30-point blowout?

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Sparty The Original Green Machine BY RILEY CORTRIGHT

Current MSU students know our mascot as an extremely athletic guy running around in green armor. However Sparty did not start out that way; the website for the Association of Future Alumni states that the first Sparty mascot was nothing but a “papier-mâché Spartan head” made by a group of spirited brothers of the Theta Chi fraternity in 1955. In 1956, the MSU student government took ownership of the head, which they then recreated with fiberglass. Sparty was simply a giant, mean-mugging head until 1989 when graphic designer David Giordan was asked to do an illustration of how Sparty should look. For inspiration, he was shown a drawing of Wisconsin’s Bucky Badger. Giordan’s task was to “design ‘Sparty,’ but make him look even more buff than Bucky Badger.” It’s safe to say Giordan was successful; Sparty’s bulging muscles helped him become the first mascot in the Big Ten Conference to win the Universal Cheer Association’s mascot competition in 2004, a title he defended in 2005 and 2007. If the history of Sparty is inspiring you to don that giant head and take on the role of MSU’s mascot, note that there are many requirements for becoming Sparty. Applicants must be between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches, and Sparty makes more appearances than a Kardashian; he can be found at weddings, charity events and athletic functions. He even makes appearances at bar mitzvah celebrations. He is so busy that he has his own official calendar, which can be found on the Association of Future Alumni website. Kermit the Frog was right: it’s not easy being green. It’s not surprising that Sparty has so many responsibilities — since making his official debut at Spartan Stadium in 1989, Sparty has embodied many important Spartan ideals. He is said to “reflect the image of strength and character, not only on the athletic field, but the academic arena as well.”

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hether he is standing tall as a proud bronze statue, emblazoned on a green T-shirt or strutting around the football field in all of his glory, Sparty embodies MSU school spirit and everything it means to “bleed green.”

Recognition of Sparty as an MSU symbol extends farther than our own campus. During the week leading up to the annual MSU vs. U of M game, the 9-foot Sparty statue located at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Red Cedar Road can be found flanked by members of “Sparty Watch” 24/7. This decades-old tradition was put into place to protect Sparty from being vandalized by nefarious Wolverines. “Sparty Watch was explained to me as a long-standing band tradition and that it was something cool to participate in, something so many band members had participated in the past,” says Rachel LeFevre, a senior trumpet player in the MSU Marching Band and seasoned Sparty Watcher. “Tradition” is a word that can be applied to Sparty Watch, as well as to Sparty himself. Between all of the roles Sparty plays and the ways which he is represented, he has remained a constant symbol on campus that connects Spartan fans worldwide.

Riley Cortright is a highly caffeinated senior professional writing major. Riley enjoys binge-reading novels, going out to eat, cooking food to eat and talking about eating. When she isn’t writing for the newest issue of ing, Riley likes finding new music and feeding her addiction for online personality quizzes.

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On the RISE Michigan State students focus on environmental sustainability BY BRITTNEY URICH together with an interest in sustainability.” Thorp says the program seeks to teach students how to improve the environment for generations to come, and the students seem to agree. David Urich, a freshman in the program, says that “the RISE community has not only taught me what it means to be a steward of the environment, but what it means to work collectively to improve the earth for generations.”

Students volunteer to work in the Bailey Greenhouse.

ichigan State University has one of the top five campuses in the nation for sustainability according to the National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Environment 2008 Report Card. Michigan State is also well-known for its sustainability programs. One of these programs is Bailey Hall’s own RISE program, or the Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment. Established in 1995, the RISE program is a part of the Department of Community Sustainability and is primarily for first and second year students interested in sustainability for the environment.

As part of the program, students are required to take a first year seminar together. Thorp says that the seminar helps first-year students feel more comfortable with their professors and gives them a chance to get oneon-one attention outside of class. She says that the RISE offices are purposely located in Bailey in order to help develop the sense of community. “Students study in the common area outside of our office. They walk past here, and usually they’ll drop in and see me or my assistant director. It helps students begin to interact with faculty members.” Thorp says that the program tries to involve its students as much as possible. During their first year seminar, students are walked through grant writing, and at the end of the semester, they present their

The RISE program is designed to give students a minor in environmental sustainability. The program is like many of the other residential colleges, where students live in one residence hall. Students in the RISE program reside in Bailey Hall, part of Brody complex. Most students elect to join the RISE program as an incoming freshman, but some join as sophomores. Students have peer mentors, are provided with in-house tutoring for subjects like chemistry and math and live with other students who share their passion for the environment. The program is designed to help students interact with each other and the faculty, as well as ease the transition from high school to college life. Director Laurie Thorp says the unique part about the program is that students come from all majors. “It’s interdisciplinary which really makes it unique. It’s students from professional writing, zoology, chemistry, advertising and the College of Business all coming 12

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Director Laurie Thorp in the Bailey Greenhouse.

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The produce grown in the Bailey Greenhouse is harvested by students and sold to the Brody Cafeteria.

proposal to donors. This year, five of the 22 grants work for the greenhouse through the RISE program. proposed were funded, leading to a new partnership Right now, students are growing herbs and harvesting with Spartan Innovations, who funded four of the them to make their own brand of herbal teas to sell. project proposals. If the students receive the grant, they The RISE program also has workshops every other implement it. This is the third Friday where students can year that the program has learn about cooking and “ WE’RE ENGAGED, WE’RE OUT THERE been instructing its students eating green. GETTING OUR HANDS DIRTY AND in grant proposals. WORKING ON A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT Thorp strongly believes that Junior Liz Brajevich was one the RISE program is like PROJECTS. WE’RE ALL ABOUT of the first students to receive no other at Michigan State. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. IF YOU funding for her proposal. She “We are a very close-knit WANT TO GET OUT THERE AND DO says that the RISE program community of students and encouraged her to step SOMETHING INSTEAD OF SITTING AND staff that share values around forward as a leader during her environmental sustainability. LISTENING IN A CLASSROOM, THAT’S freshman year. She proposed We’re engaged, we’re out WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT.” composting food from the there getting our hands dirty -DIRECTOR LAURIE THORP Brody Square cafeteria in the and working on a bunch of Bailey Greenhouse. “Laurie different projects. We’re all Thorp and Matt Raven helped us edit our proposal and about experiential learning. If you want to get out there we were funded $5,000. Since then, we have turned and do something instead of sitting and listening in a over 1,000 pounds of Brody Cafeteria food scraps into classroom, that’s what we’re all about.” fertilizer using red wriggler worms!” Students can also get involved with the Bailey Greenhouse and Urban Farm, which is located directly outside of Bailey Hall. Karlo Zadro, a junior in the program, says that “students learn environmental stewardship through actively participating in the Bailey Greenhouse closed loop farming system.” Zadro stated that students run the greenhouse as a business and sell the produce to the Kellogg Center and the Brody Cafeteria. The products include salad greens, herbal teas and many other herbs. Students can volunteer to

Brittney Urich is a junior professional writing major specializing in public relations. She is a travel lover, sports enthusiast and self-proclaimed baker extraordinaire. When she’s not blogging or reading, she can usually be found outside.

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Turn Over a New Leaf BY SIMONE CARTER

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ast Lansing is filled with college students who are on-the-go and in a hurry, which typically means not getting a real meal after a long day of classes, part-time jobs and internships. The idea of eating healthy can be hard to picture when you are already having a hard time trying to pencil in dinner. Leaf Salad Bar came to East Lansing in August 2013 at 1542 West Grand River Ave. (and has recently opened a location in Okemos) as a means to offer healthy eating options for those with busy, fast-paced lives. The restaurant describes itself as a “fresh perspective of food-on-the-go,” making it clear to customers that they’re the green alternative to fast food and take out.

Salads are $8.49 per pound. This method is the same for the fruit salad as well. The varieties for the soup will depend on the day you arrive, as Leaf offers a special soup each day. There are three featured soups every day, which always include a vegan or vegetarian option. You may purchase soups in either a cup, bowl or quart.

The restaurant also offers soup, fruit and smoothies to customers who may want a full meal. When walking into Leaf, you first notice the buffet-style setup. There are three food station for salad, soup and fruit, and What’s a meal without a delicious beverage to customers can serve themselves. Toward the front of accompany it? The make-your-own-smoothie station in the salad station, there the restaurant allows you to are takeout containers, choose any of the fruits and I WOULD GIVE LEAF SALAD BAR AN “A” which you fill with salad vegetables as the base. You FOR MY QUICK VISIT. THE STAFF WAS VERY ingredients. The salad bar then choose your liquid, INVITING, HELPING CUSTOMERS CHOOSE options are extensive, with with options ranging from OPTIONS FOR THEIR SALADS more than 75 items to low-fat vanilla yogurt to soy choose from for your salad milk or apple juice. If you AND SMOOTHIES. dish. Greener than green want to keep adding, Leaf lettuce, bright cherry tomatoes, smoked Gouda cheese, allows you to “Make It Personal” by adding extras such smoked salmon and tofu are just some of items that as wheat grass, oatmeal, flax seeds and more. Sixteen are offered in the impressive selection. When you are ounce smoothies are sold for $5.49. done filling your salad bowl with all of the fixings and toppings, add dressing and proceed to the scale to weigh I went to Leaf Salad Bar on a weekday that I had three the salad you have created. classes and a part-time job, and I found the restaurant to be a fast, healthy and delicious option, instead of the burger I initially planned on eating. I would give Leaf Salad Bar an “A” for my quick visit. The staff was very inviting, helping customers choose options for their salads and smoothies. For my first time eating at a green, healthy restaurant, I was more than pleased with the salad and smoothie I made at this quick-stop shop.

Simone Carter is a senior journalism major with a concentration in editorial reporting. She dreams of living in a studio apartment in NYC with a Yorkie puppy named Brownie. In addition to ing Magazine, she is also a Women’s Fashion Writer for VIM Magazine. She loves burritos from Moe’s and Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream ice cream.

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Why Lose an Hour The story behind Daylight Saving Time BY EVAN SHERBERT

fter finally adapting to our fall schedules, daylight saving time (DST) is poised to throw us off our routine. Prepare to lose an hour of sleep in exchange for longer, lighter days on Sunday, March 8. Benjamin Franklin first thought of this biannual time travel as a way to make better use of the daylight hours. The transition from standard time to DST, which signifies the change to spring, essentially moves an hour of daylight from morning to evening. The practice of resetting clocks to maximize daylight began shortly after World War I, and in the 60s, President Lyndon Johnson signed a law designating that DST would begin the last week of April and stretch to the final Sunday of October. However, in 2007 the Bush Administration enacted a new law that extended DST by one month so that it started in March rather than April. The new law accounts for DST occupying 65 percent of the calendar year.

and have taken to the Internet with the hashtag #DownWithDST to garner support for their cause. Regardless of how you spend your extra hour of sunlight, be sure to check out our HAPPENing section to find fun activities around the East Lansing area to fill your sun-filled days.

Evan Sherbert is a senior professional writing major with a specialization in editing and publishing. A Tetris fanatic, he is constantly awaiting the long blue piece to clear all of his lines. When he isn’t binge-reading or slugging down coffee he enjoys writing realistic fiction.

THE PRACTICE OF RESETTING CLOCKS TO MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER WORLD WAR I, AND IN THE 60S, PRESIDENT LYNDON JOHNSON SIGNED A LAW DESIGNATING THAT DST WOULD BEGIN THE LAST WEEK OF APRIL AND STRETCH TO THE FINAL SUNDAY OF OCTOBER.

Although this practice has been adopted by nearly the entire country, states can choose to opt out of DST by passing a law. States that have done this include Hawaii, most of Arizona and parts of Alaska. Some groups advocate to get rid of daylight saving time altogether; Quartz magazine, a global digital business outlet, proposed a new way to combat daylight saving time. In their article “The US needs to retire daylight savings and just have two time zones,” they suggest that the United States should simply have two time zones that are one hour apart. They write, “it would seem to be more efficient to do away with the practice altogether. The actual energy savings are minimal, if they exist at all. Frequent and uncoordinated time changes cause confusion, undermining economic efficiency.” Many Americans support their idea

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March 2015

Irish Hotties for the Win BY CAITLIN MUNCH

n honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve taken it upon myself to look up the top five hottest Irish men and women in Hollywood today, and trust me, you’re going to want to get to know these people. Let’s all just take a moment to appreciate the beautiful Irish men and women in Hollywood. If you’re wondering what Irish man I have

lined up for you at number one, I have two words for you: Colin O’Donoghue. If that doesn’t bring a smile to your face or goose bumps to your arms, you’re doing it wrong. The number one on the ladies list is the Irish counterpart to O’Donoghue in both beauty and success. Caitriona Balfe will make your jaw drop.

MEN 1. COLIN O’DONOGHUE This man has it all: he’s gorgeous, talented and he’s Captain Hook. No wonder he’s number one on my list. Seriously, he’s got that sexy, sultry, “I’ll make you walk the plank” look going on. A regular on “Once Upon a Time,” this Irish stud was born in Drogheda, Ireland, on Jan. 26, 1981. O’Donoghue was cast as Captain Killian “Hook” Jones in “Once Upon a Time.” This man is the reason Sunday night is my favorite night of the week. 2. COLIN FARRELL If you’re into silver foxes, check out this hot piece of corned beef. A man who can work a little gray is the type who will make you swoon all day. Farrell was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 31, 1976. Farrell made his Hollywood film debut in “The War Zone” in 1999, but it wasn’t until 2008 that he won a Golden Globe Award for his role in the film “In Burges.” This man is everywhere, and rightly so. His thick Dublin accent is totally swoon worthy. Plus — wait for it — he even does a little singing. Keep being you, Colin, we appreciate it.

4. JACK REYNOR Up and coming, this man definitely caught my eye in the latest Transformers movie, “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” At first you’ll think, “Is this Chris Pratt?” But then you’ll hear his accent, and suddenly you’ll be done watching “Parks and Rec,” and you’ll start wearing green to get lucky with this Irish hottie. Born in Longmount, Colorado on Jan. 23, 1992, Reynor moved to Valleymount, Ireland, when he was two years old. While he’s new to Hollywood, his role in Transformers left me wanting more. Patience, I’m sure we will see a lot more of Reynor. 5. ROBERT SHEEHAN I could go on for days about “The Mortal Instruments,” and seeing Robert Sheehan cast as Simon was like a dream come true. Don’t say I didn’t warn you — this Irish baby face will be all you can think about after watching him on the big screen. This handsome man was born on Jan. 7, 1988 in Portlaoise, Ireland. Rocking the cute and nerdy look, this guy is definitely one to look out for.

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3. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS I seriously don’t think I even need to explain the amazing man that is Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Born on July 27, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland, this man is truly Ireland’s gift to the world. His acting career started with a small role in the film “A Man of No Importance,” and eventually he went on to star on the TV series “The Tudors” in a recurring role as King Henry VIII. Sexy, successful and talented, this man has so much going for him. If you need a new Man Crush Monday, look no further; Meyers is your man.

WOMEN 1. CAITRIONA BALFE Don’t say I didn’t warn you, this woman is beautiful, talented and is sweeter than all of the marshmallows in your Lucky Charms cereal. Born on Oct. 4, 1979 in Dublin, Ireland, this beauty is more than just an actress. In 1999 she was offered a chance to work internationally as a fashion model, and as a result took a year off from acting. Before being cast as Claire Randall on the Starz TV series “Outlander,” based on the novels written by Diana Gabaldon, Balfe appeared in several movies, including “Super 8,” “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Now You See Me.” 2. KATIE MCGRATH This gorgeous woman is the pot of gold you’ve been looking for all your life. Born on Oct. 24, 1983 in Ashford, Ireland, McGrath never planned on making a career out of acting. She studied history at Trinity College, Dublin and took an interest in fashion journalism after graduating. Thanks to her mother’s best friend, who happened to be an assistant director, McGrath was able to get a job as the wardrobe assistant for the TV series “The Tudors.” She made her debut in the TV film “Damage” in 2007 and made her big break as the evil Morgana in the BBC series “Merlin” in 2008. 3. SARAH BOLGER Miss Bolger is royalty on “The Tudors” and is also royally good-looking. Born on Feb. 28, 1991 in Dublin, Ireland, Bolger has been a guest star on the show “Once Upon a Time” as Sleeping Beauty, and from 2008 to 2010 she held the role of Mary Tudor in “The Tudors.” As an avid watcher of “Once Upon a Time,” I must say, she makes one heck of a Sleeping Beauty. 4. EVANNA LYNCH If you thought Evanna’s performance in Harry Potter was magical, seeing her as a muggle will put you under an Irish spell. This actress overcame many struggles before her appearance as Luna Lovegood, but this woman is beautiful inside and out. What most don’t realize, however, is how truly strong this woman is. As a survivor of an eating disorder, Lynch is an inspiration to all who struggle with body image issues. Her recurring role in Harry Potter is her best-known role. 5. DOMINIQUE MCELLIGOTT Even though she is not as well-known as our other Irish hotties, a smile from Dominique McElligott will have you believing in leprechauns. While she doesn’t have an extensive list of appearances, McElligott will definitely leave you speechless. She mainly appears in independent films, but most recently made an appearance as the bride in “Leap Year,” and held the female role in the AMC series “Hell on Wheels.” These beautiful people from Ireland are definitely worth looking for. If you haven’t heard of any of them, look them up. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Caitlin Munch is a junior professional writing major with an emphasis on publishing and editing. Her list of books she wants to read is always being added to, and she watches more TV shows than she probably should. She writes best when there’s a thunderstorm, and she has a weakness for Rice Krispie treats.

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A RENEWABLE

STATE OF MIND TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO REUSABLE MATERIALS AT THE MICHIGAN STATE RECYCLING CENTER BY LAUREN GODLESKY | PHOTOS BY MARK WARNER

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students, 5,100 faculty and 6,500 support staff make up the Michigan State community. Aside from being Spartans, we share one other common factor — the emission of daily, individualized material waste. Yet just a few hundred yards from the intersection of Farm Lane and Service Rd., the Michigan State Recycling Center and Surplus Store forms a path of change for the community and beyond. Fittingly located at 468 Green Way, the facility partakes in an eco-friendly chain effect; one small detail at the facility has the potential to lead from one environmentally sustainable impact to the next. Built in 2009, the Michigan State Recycling Center and Surplus Store is LEED Gold Certified — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — which is the second highest level available for green-certified buildings in the United States. Living up to its name and built on the concept of renewal, the MSU Recycling Center emanates sustainability. It’s all in the details, from the recycled carpet in the building to the low VOC (volatile organic compound) paint on the walls to the water cisterns that gather close to 70,000 gallons of water per year.

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Even the texture of the parking lot was designed with an environmentally conscious mind. Built with porous asphalt, the lot allows rainwater to percolate down to the soil beneath, bringing oil remnants left by cars with it. From there, microorganisms and bacteria decompose the oil so that by the time it gets down to the water table, it’s filtered, clean and natural. Along with the parking lot, an extra four rain gardens surround the building to help the movement of natural water. Yet, all of this is just a small fragment of the larger picture the MSU Recycling Center paints to enhance sustainability. Recycling Center Coordinator, Dave Smith has worked at the facility for more than two years promoting the importance of renewal and community engagement. “We kind of have this philosophy we call our highest and best use philosophy,” Smith says. “And that’s not necessarily monetary wise, but sometimes it is. It’s always some sort of reuse, or it’s really just trying to reduce waste in the first place.” And reducing waste is what the facility does best. Every newspaper, tattered study guide and paper coffee cup that we recycle adds up to help landfill prevention. The facility had a diversion rate of more than 57 percent in 2014,

COVERing meaning 57 percent of material waste was prevented from ending up in landfills. That’s 19 million pounds of recycled material that would have otherwise emitted harmful toxins or greenhouse gases if transferred to a landfill. THAT’S RIGHT, 19 MILLION. You’re probably familiar with the green recycling bins placed throughout every dorm and building on campus. Every time you drop your old papers or used cups into these bins, you’re doing your part to help the environment and further the mission of the MSU Recycling Center. Those items, along with the material left at drop-off sites by an estimated 100 cars per hour, will end up right in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). In the MRF, all recycled materials are gathered, dispersed and bundled into approximately 1,400-pound bales of cardboard, paper or other items of a similar type. The MRF averages about 21 bales, or 29,000 pounds of product per day, Monday through Friday. If materials from the drop-off site — such as electronics or office furniture — are in good shape, they will pass through inspection and may end up at the attached Surplus Supply Store to be sold online or to the public. Along with these items, about 10,000 pounds of books come in per week between the drop-off sites or outside places. With renewability in mind, each book’s condition is individually inspected, and based on that assessment, a book is then reused, sold, donated or sent to the MRF. “We would probably make the most money by simply chopping the bindings off of that and selling the high quality paper that’s in the middle,” Smith says. “But we don’t do that simply because we don’t think that’s the right thing to do.” Instead, sticking to its philosophy, the facility tries to extract value through reuse, selling the books through Amazon, the facility’s own website or the Surplus Store,

though sometimes they simply donate to schools in need. “Sometimes the highest and best use really does mean extra monetary value, but that’s not our driving force,” Smith says. “It’s really just trying to get that product reuse again.” With all of these recycled items, fills at the drop-off site have increased rapidly in the past couple of years. Hours have been extended beyond Monday through Friday so that pick-up services are available on Sunday as well. This is good news for both the output of recycled material and the output of labor. While the Recycling Center is helping to uphold a sustainable environment, it’s also assisting in the creation of jobs for both students and community members alike. The facility provides hands-on opportunities for students at MSU to get up close and personal with the recycling process, so the proximity to campus is just another added benefit. “The best opportunity for us is that we can engage students in the labor of it, in learning and in research,” Smith says. “There are a lot of other universities across the nation that could hire private [recycling companies] to come in to provide those services that may or may not have the opportunities that we do, so we’re lucky in that respect.” From student engagement and the philosophy of renewal and reuse, to the walls inside that help make the process happen, the MSU Recycling Center can teach us all to be a little greener, even in the smallest ways. Lauren Godlesky is a senior majoring in journalism and specializing in public relations. She spends majority of her time at The Loft, working first-hand with artists, booking shows and marketing for the concert venue. When she isn’t attending shows or finding new music, she enjoys reading, writing and finding places to hike with her dog. MYingMAG.COM

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe BY DANIELLE BUCCO

ith St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, try out a simple Irish recipe that will impress all your Irish and American friends!

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4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup margarine, softened 1¼ cup buttermilk, divided 1 egg ¼ cup butter, melted ½ cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Grease a large baking sheet. 2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Next, stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and the egg. Sprinkle flour onto a smooth surface and lightly knead the dough. As you are kneading, add the raisins. Shape the dough into a ball and place on the greased baking sheet. 3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup buttermilk and the melted butter. Spread the mixture over the top of the loaf. Lightly cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf. 4. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick can be inserted and come away clean. You may continue to brush the loaf with the buttermilk and butter mixture while cooking. 5. Leave out for 10 — 15 minutes or until cool and enjoy!

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Danielle Bucco is a junior professional writing major with a specialization in editing and publishing from New Jersey. She dreams of working for a publishing company in either London or Boston and one day plans on writing her own book. Her favorite hobbies consist of reading, traveling, eating, shopping and listening to music.

LISTENing

The Green Door Bar & Grill A Spartan-certified spot for good food — and good music BY TAYLOR RUMMEL

e ordinarily scope out new acts and artists to listen to in our LISTENing section, but we think it’s equally important to highlight the places people can go to best enjoy said listening experiences. For the most part, music venues do the trick, but eateries also provide an atmosphere conducive to hearing new music performed. Enter The Green Door Bar & Grill, a top spot in Lansing for food and live entertainment. Every evening, a new genre of music, a comedic act or another form of live entertainment such as karaoke or trivia is put forth by the pub, and according to the favorable reviews of the place online, all are enjoyable. As one pub-goer remembers about his visit, “(There were) more than 50 people at the end at 2 a.m. when the lights went off.” Just a few weekends ago, I was able to travel to the Green Door with a few friends of mine in tow. Walking up to the entrance of the place, I immediately realized the origin of the restaurant’s name. The entire front door is painted green, the signage overhead the only indicator that this is, indeed, a restaurant and bar. As I entered alongside my friends, I was taken aback by how big the interior was. This was no mere hole-in-the wall grub spot or dive, but rather an accommodating social environment. Immediately to the right of the front door looms a large open area for bands and other acts to set up and perform. Although I had to leave prior to the Saturday night band’s performance, I couldn’t help but think of how great it would be to see one of Michigan State’s own acts over some good food with good company. Definitely check out The Green Door if you’re in the mood for a music-filled eating experience. Be sure to stop by when you catch wind that a frequenting act such as Spoonful, Summer of Sol, Starfarm or Soulstice of Lansing is assuming the entertainment role for the night. Their performances promise to make you want to attend. Visit the restaurant’s website, greendoorlive.com, to check out the place, a menu and news of all upcoming events the establishment has to offer.

Taylor Rummel is a junior professional writing major who loves music. He has contributed to several music publications and is currently a senior writer and editor for the music blog Hillydilly. When he’s not reading, writing or finding your new favorite artist, he’s watching “Family Feud” and “The Walking Dead.”

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March 2015

The Origin of Saint Patrick’s Day BY IAN MICHAEL TERRY

ost people in the United States associate Saint Patrick’s Day with drinking, the color green, drinking, shamrocks and even more drinking. However, the history of the holiday honoring Saint Patrick is much more complex. In fact, the color blue, not emerald green, was originally associated with Saint Patrick’s Day, but because Ireland was nicknamed the “Emerald Isle,” green began to take the place of blue as the holiday’s main color. The story of Saint Patrick is not one of alcohol over-consumption, but one of kidnapping, beatings and the Voice of God guiding Saint Patrick’s decisions.

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Saint Patrick wasn’t even from Ireland — he was born into a British aristocratic family around A.D. 390, and wasn’t devoutly religious. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped during a raiding party of warrior Picts, brought to Ireland and sold as a slave. Patrick would spend six years as a sheep herder, before he would be able to escape and return home. During this time, he became a Christian, largely due to his isolation and lonliness. According to “The full story of St. Patrick’s life from kidnapping to the Irish people’s faith,” by William Thomas, “an angel of the Lord came in the night, and told him of a ship that was leaving Ireland,” and Patrick was able to escape. He would later return to Ireland as a priest “and spend the rest of his life trying to convert the Irish to Christianity.”

Trying to convert the Irish was not an easy task; Patrick regularly took beatings and was harassed by Irish nobility. His British superiors did not view his attempts as worthy of notice. When he died, he faded into obscurity, forgotten almost entirely by the populace. However, as the decades went on, his legend grew, and he eventually became the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, Saint Patrick had a holiday named after him, and people began to honor him for his contributions to Ireland. While Irish immigrants to America began celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the 1800s, it didn’t gain national popularity until the 1970s. IrishAmericans in New York and Boston had been celebrating with large banquets, parades and a lot of drinking, and this eventually caught the attention of non-IrishAmericans, who began to take part in the festivities as well. Saint Patrick’s Day is now celebrated all around the U.S., especially in cities with large Irish populations.

Ian Terry is a professional writing major. He is the head writer for the Telecaster show TURN and a first-degree black belt in karate. He has self-published a novel, Monster Seeker 2: Rise of the Phoenix King, and a short story, Bad Liar Society.

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Cheap Last-Minute Spring Break Ideas BY DANIELLE BUCCO

id your previous spring break plans fall through? Have you found yourself scrambling, trying to find somewhere to go? Well there are a few great, last minute places that you can go for a cheap price!

FRANKENMUTH, MICH. If you’re looking to stay in Michigan, Frankenmuth is a great place for a vacation. It is a cute Bavarian town with a lot of charm, great places to stay, and fun things to do. If you are a Michigan native, driving is going to be the cheapest way to travel. WHERE TO STAY: Another way to stick with your budget is by staying at the Baymont Inn in Bridgeport or the Country Inn & Suites or Best Western, both in Birch Run. It’s a short drive to the action and you can still get a good night’s sleep at the end of the day. The further out of the city you stay, the cheaper the hotels will be. However, if you are looking to stay right in Frankenmuth, the Frankenmuth Motel has rooms for just $55 per night, although prices can change. WHAT TO DO: Since Frankenmuth is located right on the Cass River, there are many scenic views of both the river and the town. There are museums to visit, such as the Military & Space Museum, along with the Frankenmuth Historical Museum. If you want to be by the water, Zehnder’s Waterpark is open all year long! An indoor mini golf course located in the Bavarian Inn Lodge that is also open to the public. Other things to do include wine tasting at Grand Traverse Distillery, cupcake decorating at Sugar High Bakery, pretzel rolling at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, gourmet popcorn eating at the Popcorn Wagon and so much more! BOSTON, MASS. If you are looking to travel outside of Michigan but still want to remain in the United States, Boston can be a great, cheap place to go for spring break. By choosing your flight and lodging carefully, you can make this trip a frugal success! Full of history, culture and great bars, Boston is a must-see city. When looking for flights, there are many great sites that compare multiple airlines’ flights, allowing you to choose the cheapest. Kayak.com and Priceline.com are both good websites for comparing prices. Remember, flights during the weekdays are

going to be much cheaper than trying to find a flight on the weekend. WHERE TO STAY: Since Boston is a major city, hotels are going to be expensive. However, there are many hostels that are clean, safe and have great ratings. HI-Boston Hostel, the Backpackers Hostel & Pub, 40 Berkley Hostel and Friend Street Hostel & Café are all good hostels in the center of Boston. Although Boston is a fairly small city, it has a cheap and easy form of transportation called the T. The T is a subway that makes travel both in and out of the city extremely easy. Don’t forget to take a trip to Cambridge and visit Harvard University. Just outside of the city, it’s a quick trip on the T and can make for a great day trip. WHAT TO DO: There is an endless amount of museums, restaurants, shops and even sporting events that make Boston a great city to visit. For restaurants and nightlife outside of the normal tourist areas, visit the North End. If you are looking for pubs, there are a lot located near the center of Boston by Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Other things to do include: Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Public Garden, Boston Common, Freedom Trail, the New England Aquarium, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Museum of Fine Arts, Bunker Hill Monument, Old State House and Boston Harborwalk.

Danielle Bucco is a junior professional writing major with a specialization in editing and publishing from New Jersey. She dreams of working for a publishing company in either London or Boston and one day plans to write her own book. Her favorite hobbies consist of reading, traveling, eating, shopping and listening to music.

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HAPPENing

MARCH 2015 EVENTS COMPILED BY NICOLE HANDLEY, RILEY CORTRIGHT AND LAUREN GODLESKY 03/01-04/04 – SEEING CHINA: PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS AND VIEWPOINTS. “Seeing China” features photographs of China by six contemporary, non-Chinese photographers, and stereographs from the MSU Museum’s history collection, made in China between 1901 and 1905. The exhibit can be viewed at the MSU Museum. Visit events.msu.edu for more information.

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03/14 – CAPITAL CITY CHORDSMEN. Come celebrate the 75th anniversary and musical birthday party of the Capital City Chordsmen, Lansing’s own men’s barbershop chorus. For more information and show times, visit whartoncenter.com.

03/16 – MAN OF MYSTERY. The very public face of a very private man — the music of Maurice Ravel. This concert features chamber music of the world famous composer of 03/03 – MUSIQUE 21: UNIVERSITY “Bolero,” including the Piano Trio with Minsoo Sohn, CHORALE WITH GUEST ARTISTS THE piano, Dmitri Berlinsky, violin, Suren Bagratuni, cello ORCHID ENSEMBLE. and the charming “Mother Goose Suite” for piano, Musique 21 is a project-based group with flexible four hands, with Panayis Lyras and Derek Polischuk. instrumentation focusing on new works. Utilizing For ticket information and times, visit music.msu.edu. a variety of media including theatre, film and movement, this troupe pushes the envelope of 03/17 – SYMPHONY BAND. what a 21st century performance can be. Creating Presented by the MSU College of Music. For ticket a new performance style that can only be called a information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. “Theatre of Music,” it is enthusiastically celebrated by audiences and critics alike. Traditional Chinese songs 03/19 – REDUCED SHAKESPEARE and new works by Jin Zhang and John Sharpley for COMPANY: THE COMPLETE HISTORY chorus with erhu, zheng and percussion. Join them in OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED). the Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. In this brand-new production, the “Bad Boys of Admission is free to the public. Abridgement” will deconstruct the funny and find out what makes people laugh, asking: “Are there 03/05 – SUREN BAGRATUNI, CELLO, really only five jokes? Who is funnier: Freud or AND RALPH VOTAPEK, PIANO. Adam Sandler? Which is the least funny nationality? Spend an evening listening to great songs with various Which is the most funny? Why did the former try to instruments and unique sounds at Cook Recital Hall. exterminate the latter?” For ticket information and For ticket information and times, visit events.msu.edu. times, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/06 – JAZZ ORCHESTRAS AND 03/19 – WIND SYMPHONY. PETER BERNSTEIN, GUITAR. Presented by the MSU College of Music. Event will Presented by the MSU College of Music. For ticket be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Cobb Great Hall. For more information and times, visit events.msu.edu. information, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/07 – MASTERWORKS 5: ENIGMA VARIATIONS. Join us for a program of intrigue, as mystery lies behind the identities represented in Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations. Mozart incorporated what was known as “Turkish music” into his opera, “The abduction from the Seraglio,” a sound and style that captivated many composers of the time. Featuring guest artist Richard Sherman, flute. For more information and show times, visit whartoncenter.com.

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03/20 – SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HONORS. The MSU College of Music presents the Symphony Orchestra Honors Concert, which will take place in Cobb Great Hall. Orchestra conductors are Kevin Noe, Weimar Arancibia, Matt Forte and Mark Dupere. For ticket information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/21 – THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD. Featuring Tall Stories Theatre Company of London, England. Tall Stories Theatre Company, the

acclaimed creators of “The Gruffalo,” return with the musical sequel, “The Gruffalo’s Child,” based on Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book. For ticket information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/21 – EKOOSTIK HOOKAH. Presented by AlchemyHouse, Ekoostik Hookah will headline The Loft in Lansing. Glostik Willy, Alvin Hall and Uncle Rico’s Time Machine will open the show. All proceeds benefit seed2cure.org. For tickets and more information, visit theloftlansing.com. 03/24 – NEW FOUND GLORY. Punk isn’t dead, it’s just resurrecting. Hopeless Records’ four-piece New Found Glory headlines The Loft in Lansing. Preceded by special guests Turnstile, This Wild Life and Turnover, the show is a rebirth to pop punk in the Sleep When I Die Tour. Hinging on 18 years as a band, New Found Glory released “Resurrection” in October 2014, officially marking it as the band’s eighth studio album. For tickets and more information, visit theloftlansing.com.

Oklahoma motel room, two down on their luck loners desperately cling to each other ... and check each other for bug bites. For ticket information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/26-04/04 – STRANGE INTERLUDE BY EUGENE O’NEILL. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play analyzes the inner workings of the minds of several characters focused on Nina Leeds as she examines the many men in her life. This controversial play spans decades and locations in a surprisingly comedic epic. For show times and ticket information, visit calendar.outreach. msu.edu.

03/27-03/28 – CHESS. From the composers of “Mamma Mia!” and ABBA fame, and the lyricist of “The Lion King” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The two greatest chess masters — one American, one Russian — compete to be the best in the world. But their greatest contest is for the love of the same woman. In a flurry of intrigue and international conspiracies, American Freddie Trumper and Russian Anatoly Sergievsky fight to 03/25 – MUMMENSCHANZ. take the queen in a romantic triangle amidst the MUMMENSCHANZ bedazzles with witty, weird, heightened passions of the Cold War. For ticket timeless creatures that perform unique stories information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. without sound or music. In this wordless universe, the ordinary becomes extraordinary as colorful 03/25-03/29 – HANDEL’S XERXES. shapes like the famous “Clay Masks,” “Slinky Man” King Xerxes casts his eye on a young lady and decides and “Giant Hands” spring to life. For show times and he wants her for his queen, causing a tangled web of further information, visit whartoncenter.com. mistaken identity, thwarted plots and unrequited love. Sparkling with beautiful arias, what more could 03/26-04/04 – BUG. anyone want in an opera? Sung in Italian with English Tracy Letts’ disturbing psychological drama explores surtitles. For ticket information and times, visit paranoia and conspiracy theories. Set in a seedy whartoncenter.com.

FILM EVENTS 03/03 – FLOOD. Chinese-born director and Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts graduate Dong Jun reveals the impact of the Sanmen Gorge Dam in China on the citizens’ livelihood and water preservation in his raw 90-minute documentary, “Flood.” The film will air at the Broad Art Museum. For more information and times, visit broadmuseum.msu.edu/programs. 03/16 - 03/20 - MIKE HOOLBOOM. Mike Hoolboom, experimental filmmaker and theorist, will be an artist in residence for a week at MSU, teaching, lecturing and screening his work. Coordinated with the Ann Arbor Film Festival through the MSU Visiting Artist Initiative.

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earned three Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards and two Tony nominations, and spearheaded efforts 03/01 – AN EVENING WITH HARRY to help rebuild his hometown of New Orleans after CONNICK JR. the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. For ticket Harry Connick Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music information and times, visit whartoncenter.com. was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor and 03/27 – GRADUATE AND LAW philanthropist has received awards and recognition SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL for his live and recorded musical WRITING MAJORS. performances, and for his Explore opportunities for Professional Writers in achievements on screens graduate school, including MA, MFA and JD (law large and small as school programs) with Becky Brewer, Prof. Kathryn well as the Broadway Houghton, Prof. Stuart Blythe, Allegra Smith and stage. Throughout Rebecca Zantjer. This event will be held in 317 Bessey his stellar career, Hall at 10 a.m. Harry Connick Jr. has

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03/02 – SUSAN CAIN, WORLD WIDE LECTURE SERIES. Susan Cain is co-founder of Quiet Revolution and author of the New York Times bestseller, “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking,” which was named the #1 Best Book of the Year by Fast Company magazine, which also named her one of its Most Creative People in Business. Lecture to be held at 7:30 p.m. in Cobb Great Hall. For more information, visit whartoncenter.com. 03/04 – IN CONVERSATION WITH MARGE PIERCY. Marge Piercy is the author of 17 novels, including The New York Times bestseller “Gone To Soldiers,” the national bestsellers “Braided Lives” and “The Longings of Women,” and the classic “Woman on the Edge of Time”; 18 volumes of poetry, including “The Hunger Moon” and “The Moon is Always Female”; and a critically acclaimed memoir “Sleeping with Cats.” For more information, visit events. msu.edu. 03/04 – ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE. Cheng-Hua Liu, ESPP doctoral student, of Michigan State University hosts this presentation on Wednesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. in 273 Giltner Hall. For more information, visit events.msu.edu.

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ou’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” Such were the sentiments of Dr. Seuss, whose 111th birthday will be celebrated on March 2, which will also mark the 17th annual Read Across America Day. Put on by the National Education Association, Read Across America Day is an annual reading awareness day where people in communities come together to honor reading. Students and teachers across the country spend the day celebrating reading, books and, of course, the life and rhymes of Dr. Seuss. The celebration has always been held on Dr. Seuss’

birthday, and this year the book of the hour will be the Seuss classic, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” While originally written for children, this book has touched the lives of many teenagers and adults, and is often given as a high school graduation gift. “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” holds a message that rings true for many generations, not just children. In fact, many of Seuss’ books have touched the lives of adults just as much as children. Seuss never had children of his own, yet he wrote and illustrated more than 60 children’s books. Seuss, whose birth name was Theodor Geisel, was an advertising cartoonist before he began writing. Seuss claims that he began writing children’s books because he couldn’t write any other books under his cartooning contract. “I would like to say I went into children’s book writing because of my great understanding of children. I went in because it wasn’t excluded by my Standard Oil contract,” Seuss said. It is rumored, however, that his first book was written shortly after his first wife found out that she could not have children. Whatever the reason for his writing, there is no disputing the fact that Seuss has touched the lives of thousands of people of all ages.

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GARY PATTERSON How do you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day? Drinking. Lots. Because March is the beginning of spring, what do you look forward to most? Rain. I love the rain. A lot actually. I love the rain. It is very calming.

ANTHONY HOLDEN March is National Book Reading Month. What is your favorite book, series and/or author? My favorite book is “The Coldest Winter Ever,” by Sister Souljah. My favorite series is “The Dark Tower,” by Stephen King. And my favorite author would have to be Stephen King. How do you Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day? I either watch people drinking in comedy series or comedic films and laugh. Or I become that person in that comedy series or comedic film.

ALLISON KUCERA How do you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day? Alcohol. Because March is the beginning of spring, what do you look forward to most? Warm weather, and not having to wear boots and jeans and all that stuff.

ALLISON MAGGART March is National Book Reading Month. What is your favorite book, series and/or author? I have a collection of favorites. So, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and Harper Lee is one of my favorite authors, “To Whom the Bell Tolls” by Ernest Hemingway and “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. My favorite book is the “Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. Because March is the beginning of spring, what do you look forward to most? Summer vacation, I guess. It’s almost there. 28

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