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LEGISLATIVE LANDSLIDE The Michigan legislature passed numerous bills; here are the most important ones

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While many students lazed immobile on living room couches eating long-awaited homemade food, Michigan lawmakers spent their break hashing out controversial bills that could affect college-aged students. On Dec. 13, Michigan legislators held a lame-duck session, a chance for lawmakers to wrap up any business before the new year. These sessions include members of Congress who did not win elections or will not be a part of the next Congress. The term “lame duck” was coined in the late 1700s referring to a duck who can’t keep up with its flock. MSU political science assistant professor Matt Grossman said it’s an opportunity for lawmakers to make decisions that might have upset voters. “They’re trying to get through things they think might have cost them in the election,” he said. To catch up on what happened during break, here’s a list of bills Gov. Rick Snyder signed while students were gone.

Right to work

THIS BILL gave employees the choice to refuse to join employee unions. John Beck, associate professor at the school of human resources and labor relations, said prior to the new law, most

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From left, Owosso, Mich., resident Cheryl Farver, member of Michigan Education Association, and her husband Tom Farver, member of United Auto Workers, protest on the steps of the Capitol in Lansing, Dec. 11, 2012. Thousands participated in the rally to protest the right-to-work laws.

employees were required to join unions after working for a certain time period. Many union workers feared giving employees the option not to join would weaken unions’ power when bargaining with employers for benefits, such as better wages or vacation times. Employees who chose not to join and do not pay union dues still will receive the benefits of bargaining. The passage was met with uproar in early December as crowds gathered outside the Capitol in protest. During President Barack Obama’s visit to Michigan on Dec. 10, he expressed his disagreement with right-to-work legislation.

“These so-called ‘right to work’ laws, they don’t have to do with economics; they have everything to do with politics,” he said. “What they’re really talking about is giving you the right to work for less money.” Obama said unions were responsible for the revival of Michigan’s auto industry.

Abortion rights

UNDER THE provisions of this bill, women now will be interviewed prior to abortions

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College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck was charged in December with felony neglect of an animal, university spokesman Kent Cassella confirmed Monday. Clinton County officials were not immediately available for comment as of press time Monday. Schenck was arraigned on one count of animal neglect after a Dec. 12 search found 17 dogs and two cats in her home in poor conditions, according to the Lansing State Journal. “MSU is aware of the criminal charges that were filed against Patricia Ann Schenck,” Cassella said Monday night. “At this time, she’s been notified that she is being suspended with pay pending a resolution of the criminal justice process.” Cassella was unaware if she was slated to teach classes this semester or if she taught any last semester. “In her role at the college she did not treat animals and nor do the charges against her pertain to her work at the college,” Cassella said. A profile of Schenck on the university website showed she has been associated with MSU since 2001 and, prior to her suspension, was section chief of MSU Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health’s Endocrine Diagnostic Section. She published several scholarly articles and a book, “Home Prepared Dog & Cat Diets, Second Edition.” Schenck is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Thursday at the Clinton County District Court, according to the Lansing State Journal. Keep checking The State News for continued coverage of this issue. DARCIE MORAN

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Within the hidden woodlands of MSU’s campus lies a virtually untouched resource: fi shing. When the snow melts this spring, MSU students and community members finally will be able to let their fishing lines fly and cast away from the banks of the Red Cedar River— something the university had previously banned in a 1960s ordinance. The change unanimously was supported by the Board of Trustees at its December 2012 meeting, going into effect immediately following its passage. The new guidelines will allow the public to fish within a designated area of the river on MSU’s campus for a threeyear test period. Fishing will be permitted on the north bank of the river between the western edge of Brody Complex and the bridge near the Spartan statue. The area is moderately wooded with some banks for fishermen to stand on. “When I was a student, I fished on the Red Cedar all the time — fishing, feeding the ducks — that’s fun,” MSU Trustee George Perles said.

their bodies.” The bill also details how physicians must respectfully dispose of fetuses.

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to ensure they are not being forced to have the procedure. Snyder said this bill is meant to protect both women’s rights and safety. “Society should work to stop coercion in any form, whether it’s bullying a classmate or forcing someone to get, or not get, an abortion,” he said. Interim Director of the Women’s Resource Center Jayne Schuiteman said although she understands the bill is meant to help women, abortion is a private matter and shouldn’t be discussed in legislation at all. “The less the government intrudes into people’s personal lives the better,” she said. “I don’t think anyone should govern what women do with

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It’s been established Gary Harris sprained his left shoulder in a November game against Boise State. However, head coach Tom Izzo revealed at his press conference Monday the freshman guard has been dealing with an additional shoulder injury. After alluding to it following the No. 22 Spartans’ (123 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) victory over Purdue on Saturday, Izzo confi rmed Harris’ right shoulder briefly popped out in a practice before the team played Texas on Dec. 22. In his first season, Harris averages 13.1 points per contest with a 49 percent field goal percentage, including scoring 12 points against Minnesota and a career-high 22 points in the win over the Boilermakers. “There are things you can say and you can’t say in this job because you don’t want to give things away, but I sit there and watch that kid the other day and I am amazed how far he has come considering the injuries that he has had,” Izzo said. “I go to (sophomore guard Branden) Dawson that way too and even (sophomore guard Travis) Trice, but Gary’s, you definitely saw some of the shooting fall off, but now in the last couple days, I think he has been

“You don’t want to give things away, but ... I am amazed how far he has come considering the injuries that he has had.” Tom Izzo, men’s basketball head Coach

much better.” Harris is second on the team in scoring, which is somewhat skewed because of playing just a single minute before injuring his left shoulder in the win against Boise State. Since Harris has been nursing his first shoulder injury, he hasn’t participated in the team’s rebounding drills in practice. That being the case, Izzo said Harris isn’t quite where he would like him to be, especially in the rebounding department. “I have been trying to get him to wear a brace on the left side at least in practice,” he said. “It is a catch-22; he doesn’t like it. … The other point that doctors bring up is that if you are wearing it, it isn’t really getting stronger, it’s getting aided.” No punishment for Dawson As many expected, the weekend’s game against Purdue was a brawl, not uncommon of two teams in Big Ten play. But for Dawson that connotation was felt in a more literal sense. After a second half 3-pointer

by Harris, it appeared Dawson, who was camped out under the basket, threw a punch at Purdue forward Travis Carroll. The video released by Big Ten Network was somewhat inconclusive, the debate ensued whether Dawson made contact with Carroll, and moreover, if he would be suspended. Izzo said it’s his understanding the play has been reviewed by the Big Ten and he didn’t expect any punishment to be handed down. “I see Dawson do some of that stuff all the time in practice and I’m not condoning or condemning but you sure couldn’t tell what it was and you didn’t see any guy buckle over,” he said. “I think they did review it. In that game, there was a lot of things you could have reviewed.” Dawson is third on the team in scoring with 9.9 points and averages 6.3 rebounds per game, while heavily contributing to the scoring attack in the paint for the Spartans. The team returns to the floor Thursday in Iowa City, Iowa, against the Hawkeyes (7 p.m., ESPN2).

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social media accounts, such a s Faceb o ok , Tw it te r or LinkedIn. “Potential employees and students should be judged on their skills and abilities, not private, online activity,” Snyder said. The bill ensures educational institutions that expel or do not admit students who do not hand over social media passwords will face a misdemeanor charge and a fi ne of $1,000 or less. However, this bill does not prohibit schools, such as MSU, from requiring passwords from students on Internet services provided by the university, such as MSU email. Construction management sophomore Jacob Bennett said although giving employers passwords could help employees stay on their best behavior, he doesn’t favor the idea. “Certain pictures can be on Facebook that you don’t intend to be on there,” he said, adding he does not want employers to be able to fi nd inappropriate messages or pictures before he does.

IN 1973, when only six wolves roamed the Mitten, wolves were declared endangered in Michigan, according to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources. As of last year, the wolf population is about 700, and Michigan residents have reported wolves terrorizing their livestock. Under the bill, the gray wolf now is classified as a game animal, but it’s up to the Natural Resources Commission to decide whether or not to establish an annual wolf-hunting season. According to the bill, hunting must be used as a tool “to minimize negative human and wolf encounters,” which could put livestock, humans and pets in danger. Bennett said as a hunter, he understands that hunting is used to control issues with animals, but feels Michigan should wait until wolf population numbers are a little higher. “We (also) still have an overpopulated deer (issue), and wolves kind of help to control that,” he said.

MICHAEL ILITCH was granted permission to begin a $650 million project in downtown Detroit to construct the Red Wings a new home. Olympia Entertainment’s plan also will bring new retail, office and residential space, as well as $1 billion in revenue to the state, according to Snyder. “This is an exciting project that will create thousands of short and long-term jobs and will help further revitalize downtown Detroit,” Snyder said. Avid Red Wings fan and secondary education junior Mary Burson said she’s more than excited about the new arena and hopes it will benefit Detroit’s economy. “With this new arena, they may be able to accommodate more people and have (a big-

water is owned by the public of the state,” Poston said. “You can’t step out into private property or public property, (and) in this case, that is up to the trustees.” Fisheries and wildlife professor Dan Hayes said he has identified between 30 to 35 different species of fi sh, including game fi sh such as smallmouth bass, walleye, steelhead trout and salmon. All of the fish are safe to eat. A lt hough t he r iver has an unsanitary composition because of sewage seeping into it, Hayes said the these high bacteria levels do not have a detrimental effect on the fi sh. Hayes added that the fish in the river do not contain problematic levels of heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury — two factors experts consider when determining whether or not a fi sh is safe to consume. Poston said fishing licensees are available to be purchased through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR. The DNR will be monitoring the area and is in charge of enforcing fi shing laws and ensuring the fi shermen’s safe-

“When I was a student, I fished on the Red Cedar all the time — fishing, feeding the ducks — that’s fun.”

Marijuana

GAINING access to medical marijuana will be a little harder thanks to a new bill implementing qualifications for registry cards and sellers of the drug. Those hoping to buy medical marijuana must present a state ID card or driver’s license to receive a registration card, which now will be valid for two years. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs officials also can determine whether a registry card is fake or valid. Michigan medical marijuana dispensaries will be able to enlist help from private companies to ensure there is no backlog of card applications.

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“This is for the kids: that’s what the school’s all about.” Fred Poston, the dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was the administrator who spearheaded the effort to get the ordinance passed. Poston said whether or not to allow fi shing on MSU’s campus was an ongoing debate for years. Initially, Poston said, he was not on board with the idea for fear it might interfere with the student body’s enjoyment of the river. It wasn’t until he realized the designated portion was not being used that he changed his mind. Despite the ordinance, Poston said technically, fishing always was allowed in the river, but entering and exiting the river to fi sh on MSU grounds was not permitted by the university. “In the state of Michigan, the

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ty, he said. Although Kirsten Johnson, the president of the Fisheries and Wildlife Club at MSU, was an avid fi sher throughout her childhood, she said prior to coming to MSU, she was unaware of the health of the river and it’s ecosystem. After learning about the river in her classes and hearing about the trustees’ most recent decision, Johnson, a fi sheries

and wildlife senior, said she is excited to grab her pole and head to the riverbank this spring. “One of the biggest things on a student is that they can’t get too far from campus, and, for those who are really interested in fi shing, this will allow them to do some sport fishing,” Johnson said. “I think it will be widely utilized.”

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Six fewer officers are patrolling the streets of East Lansing today compared to a decade ago, a trend which also can be seen across Michigan as budget cuts hit law enforcement. In 2003 , there were 64 officers with the East Lansing Police Department , or ELPD, East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said. Currently there are 58, he said. Murphy said a loss of six East Lansing officers might not seem significant , but it represents about a 10 percent cut. He said he believes and hopes the decline in officers will not affect students’ safety. “We’ve tried very hard to not cut any services,� Murphy said. “We’ve still been hiring new people, just not as many. It’s been a slow decline over the years.� Murphy said most of the decline can be attributed to positions that went unfi lled after retirements. He said he has not witnessed any officers laid off since he started work-

ing with the ELPD, and he does not know of any plans to cut officers in the near future. East Lansing is not the only city with fewer officers on the streets. In Dec. 2001, there were more than 22,400 offi cers across Michigan. This past December, there were about 18,800 — about a 16 percent decrease — said Hermina Kramp, deputy executive director of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. The Michigan State Police also saw a decline in the number of officers from more than 1,200 in 2002 to about 950 in 2012 , said Tiffany Brown , spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police Department. The number of Michigan State Police posts also were reduced from 62 to 29 in early 2011 because of budget cuts, Brown said. The money saved from the buildings helped pay for additional officers, she said. “By doing that, we were able to increase the number of officers on the road,� Brown said. “Putting 100 sergeants back on the road increased our patrol

visibility by 13 percent.� Kinesiology junior Denae Asel-Templin said the reduction in police officers might lead to an increase in crime rates, but she’s less worried about crime in East Lansing than in her hometown of Bay City, Mich. — near Saginaw which was listed by Forbes.com in 2012 as the most dangerous city for women. “(Having fewer officers) doesn’t really make me feel unsafe in East Lansing because you see cops all over here,� Asel-Templin said. “If I were to live at home, I would defi nitely feel less safe.� Still, the numbers might not mean the streets are less safe than before. Bruce Baker, an analyst with the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, said it is hard to link crime rates to the number of officers on the streets. “If you bring (officers) in, there will be more arrests,� Baker said. “Crime goes up when you have more police because more crimes get reported.�

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MSU researchers found brief interruptions of even three seconds, such as the time to silence a ringing cellphone, can increase the potential for errors when completing a task. In the study led by Erik Altmann, associate professor of psychology at MSU, 300 people were asked to perform tasks on a computer, according to a university press release. The participants were interrupted for about three seconds, doubling the errors made while completing the task. The study is one of the first to investigate the impact of brief interruptions on somewhat difficult activities. Altmann said results could mean the safety and health of individuals could be at risk if professionals such as airplane mechanics or emergency room doctors encounter brief interruptions, according to the release. The research was funded by the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research and co-authored by Naval Research Laboratory’s Gregory Trafton and MSU’s Zach Hambrick.

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Small businesses were saved from most automatic tax increases from the fiscal cliff thanks to a last minute deal from Congress, but some local stores and working students still might face increased taxes. If no deal had been made by the midnight deadline on Jan. 1, 97 percent of small businesses would have been hit with the tax increases. MSU economics professor Charles Ballard said most economists believe that without the deal, the economy would have plummeted further into a recession. Steve Sawvel, one of the coowners of GrandRiver Coffee Cafe, 515 W. Grand River Ave., said he wasn’t too worried about a fiscal cliff deal being passed and doubted its possible effects. Although he was saved from a potential tax increase, businesses, such as Sawvel’s, now face a higher payroll tax because of an expired tax cut. This means employees for small businesses will have more money taken out of their pay, now at 6.2 percent from 4.2 percent. Zoology junior Kelsey Vandewetering said she works two jobs and was not aware of the new payroll

tax increase. “It’s a little unfair,â€? she said. “(I) can’t really do anything about it.â€? The average wage earner makes about $41,000 a year, meaning $820 would be taxed, Ballard said. The total tax increase will be smaller for students working part-time, but it might mean a smaller paycheck after graduation. The payroll tax increase only applies to businesses making less than $113,000 a year. “That’s almost everybody,â€? he said. “(The tax increase is) probably more noticeable for middle income folks ‌ not enormous but not small either for an awful lot of people.â€? Tony Lagalo, owner of Tony’s, 350 Albert Ave., said he followed negotiations everyday. Lagalo said he expects another fiscal cliff battle when Congress begins discussing automatic spending cuts scheduled to take place in late February or early March, but for now he’s happy that a deal has been made. “Anytime you don’t screw over 99 percent of the public, then you’re doing your job,â€? he said.

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he end of 2012 was a heated time for the state of Michigan and a particularly busy period for the legislators in Lansing.

While some legislation pushed through the controversial lame-duck sessions made national headlines, including decisions such as the rightto-work laws signed in by Gov. Rick Snyder, others seemed to slip through the cracks almost unnoticed.

One of the most drastic of these regards the topic of abortion. On Dec. 28, Gov. Snyder signed into law new wide-ranging restrictions on legal abortions, specifically addressing the mental rationale of patients. Under the new law, private medical offices that perform abortions now are required to be licensed as surgical facilities, and women seeking an abortion must meet with a health care professional prior to the operation. During this meeting, the specialist determines the rationale behind their decision to have an abortion and attempts to ensure that a woman is not being forced into the abortion. In addition, health care providers also can refuse service to those women seeking an abortion under the grounds their “conscience so dictates.” Although parts of this legislation are seen as a major triumph by Planned Parenthood spokespersons, when considering the restrictions surrounding this new legislation, it poses the question: how can you decide whether a woman is being coerced in her decision to have an abortion? Overall, the decisions surrounding someone’s body

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Read the rest online at statenews.com/blog. should be made solely by that individual. Americans are born with the same basic and unified freedoms, as well as the promise that these liberties never will be tampered with or tarnished. Although requesting private offices be licensed as surgical facilities and health care providers perform an evaluation of the patient can be seen as strides abortion? Would this idea seem as strange if it was regardin ensuring an individual’s safety, by allowing an outside force to have the final say creates an obsta- ing the conscious mindset of someone who was cle that might further pose harm to any denied deciding to get a tattoo? Regarding an individual’s civil liberties surroundwoman. Allowing a stranger to have such a big influence ing this issue, it easily can be compared to freedom on someone’s future, particularly when referring to of speech. Despite their obvious differences, no one their body, simply because their “conscience so dic- should be allowed to push their ideas on others simtates,” creates a barricade that might force wom- ply because their ideas differ. What anyone decides to do with his or her body is en seeking an abortion to find alternative means his or her own business. By taking away this inherto having the operation. Would the way in which the pregnancy, such as by ent right, it not only risks one’s safety, but the validrape, determine it was unjust for a woman to have an ity of the system we are told to trust.

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So the overcrowding problem is going to be solved by inviting more kids to stay on campus? This is a great perk but it would only make sense to roll this out when res halls would be having a difficult time retaining students... which is not the case. msu2010, Jan. 7 via statenews.com

Where was this when I graduated thre years ago? MSU gets all the cool stuff after I’m gone. First a snow day, then caf renovations, now this... SpartanGuard, Jan. 7 via statenews.com

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Keep open mind when choosing summer job

he first month of the spring semester always is a very exciting time for me. Combined with the New Year, I always make a resolution to live life to the fullest during the next semester. My housemates and I have established a tradition in past years to create a list of goals we want to accomplish. As this semester is our last, we want to make sure to take full advantage of the rest of the basketball games and to properly celebrate our last months in East Lansing by knocking off several things on our MSU bucket list. Unfortunately, however, the beginning of the semester is not all fun and games, as applications for summer and “real world” jobs still need filling out

and submitting. In an ideal world, every college graduate would be accepted to every one of their dream jobs. Clearly, this is not the case, and many students find they have to settle for whoever ends up offering them a job first. I believe this harsh reality of accepting whatever job is offered is avoidable. With a little creativity, luck and effort, we can change the status quo. I think that we, as college students, need to set our sights a bit higher for summer jobs. To start off this process, you need to ask yourself what your dream job is or where you would love to live — if only for a short period of time. Despite a huge emphasis on experience that will fit on a future resume, do not limit yourself to your major. The experience of fulfilling your dream is well worth the downside of not fitting in your resume perfectly.

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Whether you choose to swim ern Africa and Cuba. Even though with dolphins, lead tours in a for- painting and being a tour guide eign country or work in a resort have very little to do with his on a nature preserve, go for it. engineering career, he would not trade those This might be experiences. one of the only GUEST COLUMNIST Those were times in your the summers life you have the that absoluteopportunity to do ly changed something out his perspecof the ordinary tive and his — to tell a story future. worth repeating. T he fact I certainly regret that I don’t not taking more have any risks and being PIOTR BUNIEWICZ buniewic@msu.edu more summore creative mers left as during my first an undergradsummers of college. The best example I have of uate is a sad, but exciting, develsomeone who took full advantage opment. I have wanted to be a teacher for much of my life. It now of the summer is my dad. My dad’s eyes double in size is my mission to become the best when he tells me about the sum- teacher that I can be and help my mers in college he spent paint- students achieve their dreams. A ing windmills in the Netherlands couple years ago, one of my great or when he led camps in North- friends wrote to me and was so

happy that I was becoming a teacher, but that being a teacher was just one of the things I was meant to do in my life. At first, I was very offended she would imply I wouldn’t spend the rest of my life teaching. But a couple years later, I realized she had a point. Not only am I a future teacher, but I also am a lot more than that. I’ve volunteered in political campaigns, been a guest columnist, been a historic interpreter, worked as a camp counselor and worked as a scout leader. Even though I don’t have wild stories to tell like my dad, I still have had some important, formative experiences in my college years. In the future, I hope to call myself a coach, a father or maybe even a businessman or councilman. I know that no matter where I end up, I will try to be a positive force in the community. It would be silly to limit myself to just one position for the rest

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“If health care professionals are trying to make it more difficult for people to abort babies, then I am all for it.”

“It’s not something I support. I feel like it was rushed through ... when a lot of stuff was going on.”

“I don’t know how you can tell whether a woman is getting coerced into an abortion.”

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Camerin Morey English senior

Tiffany Garcia undecided freshman

During a controversial lame-duck session, Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law new abortion legislation which, among other things, requires health care professionals to determine whether women are being coerced into the procedure.

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While high school students in the U.S. attended college fairs and opened letters from interested universities, Winnie Huang, now a psychology senior, was listening to presentations about U.S. colleges from across the globe in China when she did her college hunt. Huang remembers her high school teacher telling her about MSU. A presentation she saw from an MSU representative sealed the deal. Presentations are one of many avenues university admissions use to help bring foreign students to MSU. “I talked to some of the other students, (and) they have tons of information to come (to MSU) before they apply or come to America,” Huang said. “I think that’s really helpful — actually coming to China.”

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With more than 10 sites across five continents, the crew of the new Spartans Will. 360 is setting out to show people across the globe what MSU is doing to make a difference in East Lansing. The project will document students, faculty and staff making their marks — whether it’s in Michigan or across the world. The trip will start in the Great Lakes State and will stop at undisclosed locations in the U.S. and across the world where Spartans currently reside . The trip ends back in Michigan, where the project and the Spartans got their start. The project, conceived by Jim Peck — Big Ten Network Executive Producer and director of university photography and videography — will act as President Lou Anna K. Simon’s report for 2012. “It really is a unique way to do a president’s report and a

great way to showcase Spartans and the work they do,” communications manager Lisa Mulcrone said. Most president’s reports traditionally are done in print, said Heather Swain, vice president for communication and brand strategy. Last year’s report took the form of an interactive website with videos showcasing MSU community members. “In doing a project like this one, we tell interesting stories people could follow along with,” Peck said. “Part of my idea was more about how people don’t want to hear about something like this, they want (to) go there and see the places and meet the people (and) feel like they’re hav ing t hat ex per ience themselves.”

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Thousands already have watched videos on YouTube of other Spartans Will projects. Hopefully, students and other Spartan fans will follow along with the new project as well, Peck said. “MSU has a lot of great opportunities,” biomedical laboratory diagnostics freshman Taryelle White said. “Getting to participate in something like Spartans Will is something that I would defi nitely like to get involved with in the future.” The crew soon will begin posting various blogs, photos, videos and tweets on Facebook, facebook.com/SpartansWill360, Twitter, @spartanswill360, and official website, report.president.msu.edu/360, which is set to go live Jan. 8, Swain said. L.A. Times Daily Puzzle

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In order to promote the Spartan experience, Associate Director for International Admissions Patty Croom said the university relies on physical and written communication with students, as well as word-of-mouth advertising to promote MSU abroad. MSU also receives help from agencies stationed in other countries, which provide information for prospective students and guide them through the sometimes stressful process of applying for college in the U.S. Huang experienced this stress when applying to MSU. She had to take an English language test and adjust her application for an entirely new grading system in the U.S. Huang was one of thousands of students who seek the guidance from a third party agency specializing in U.S. universities. Despite the hurdles, 13.5 percent of MSU’s total enrollment consists of students from other countries. During the fall semester of 2012, the College of Engineer-

ing and the Eli Broad College of Business had 1,018 and 2,111 international students respectively, according to the Office of International Students and Scholars 2012 Stats report. Although most students come to MSU to fulfill their academic goals, some find new interests along the way. When graduate student Bharathi Murali fi rst thought about studying in America while she was pursuing her undergraduate degree in India, she was aware of the academic opportunities available to her in East Lansing . What she wasn’t aware of was the culture she would absorb from the college-town atmosphere that surrounds her — the fact that it’s an ideal environment for her to earn her engineering degree was the last piece of the puzzle. “I’ve been to a couple of tailgates — I love tailgating,” Murali said. “Since it’s a college town, (the) entire essence of grad school abroad (is) fulfilled here.”

“MSU has a bigger program for my major. I have a host family living in the Grand Rapids area.”

“In doing a project like this one, we’ll tell interesting stories people could follow along with.” Jim Peck, Big Ten Network executive producer and director of university photography and videography

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Seung Jae Lee urban and regional planning sophomore from South Korea “I prefer to study in a north area. I like the huge campus, and the accounting program here is great.” Aiyun Hou accounting junior from China

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Why did you choose MSU? “The environment here is very good, and they provide good courses. We can choose the courses we like.” Xianfeng Hu mathematics junior from China

“I followed my girlfriend.” Abinand Manorama graduate student from India

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MSU stars find themselves Humanities program changes with times befriended with tech whiz English graduate student and teaching assistant Megan Charley instructs an English 210 class Monday. She introduced the class to the theory of close reading literature to prepare for the semester ahead.

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For packaging senior Adam Weiner, a self-proclaimed student entrepreneur, his life consists of a breed of organized chaos — all centered around technology. “I’ll be the first to admit I’m a nerd and a technology Weiner freak,” Weiner said. “I’ve been working with computers since I was six years old.” Growing up, Weiner said he had a passion for helping others with their electronics, which brought about some notable friendships, including one with former Spartan forward Draymond Green, who now plays for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and former defensive tackle Jerel Worthy, now a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers. Weiner’s compassion grew into formulating new products to benefit consumers. Recently, he has invented his own QR code, and he is completing an application for iPhones and Androids, called iQrave. “The app would provide consumers and businesses with their own type of QR code for multiple purposes, such as deal, gifts and marketing,” he said. Although he has met with investors, Weiner has yet to take any offers on his products. Upon meeting him for the first time, Worthy said his friend’s work ethic was hard to miss. “He was a real wired-up guy, real high tempo … He has a lot of enthusiasm with what he needs to say,” Worthy said. “He’s a smart kid, way beyond his years for his age.”

“With Adam, he’s a genuine person — he’s always going to make sure you’re well taken care of before he takes care of himself. He has a lot of ideas and alot of things to do for the world.” Jerel Worthy, former MSU football player

According to his mother, Franklin, Mich., resident Cheryl Weiner, the enthusiasm started early. “When he was younger … He always had a big idea of what he would do if he were, for example, a manager of a sports team,” she said. “He always kind of looked at what was there in front of him and imagined what he could do to make it better.” With the combination of his tenacity and compassion, Worthy said Weiner is on his way to the top. “With Adam, he’s a genuine person — he’s always going to make sure you’re well taken care of before he takes care of himself,” Worthy said. “He has a lot of ideas and a lot of things to do for the world.” In the future, Weiner has big dreams for himself. But at the moment, he’s content with the opportunity to curb people’s doubts. “I’m trying something people have doubts about, knowing there’s a negative perception,” he said. “Even if I fail, I know it’s something different and new.”

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Two years ago, professional writing senior Kathryn Foster didn’t know her major existed. Now a few months away from graduation, she feels prepared for her future career. “I can use that in the workforce, and that’s what you have with professional writing,” she said. Majors within the College of Arts and Letters might not be the top choice for many students, but according to professors in the college, skills learned in the college are just as important as skills taught in more popular majors. According to professional writing professor Danielle DeVoss, there is a stigma that majors related to humanities won’t help students obtain jobs after graduation. She also believes for that reason, students tend to stay clear of the College of Arts and Letters. “The humanities ways of thinking are still needed and valued at the work place,” she said. “What we don’t do well is help students understand how they can put their humanities skills to use in the workplace.” DeVoss said the college has recently adjusted its focus to better suit the current workforce. “What do these traditionally important humanities-based concepts mean, and what do they mean in a 21st century-

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connected global world?” she said. “Critical thinking is going to matter, whether it’s the 16th century or the 21st.” Despite the retooling of the program, the number of students enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters has declined during the past decade. “Humanities aren’t particularly sexy right now,” DeVoss said. “We’re at a moment where a heck of a lot of kids are coming to college and their parents are out of work. Their parents are unemployed, where as even 10 years ago, generalizing a bit, there were a lot of parents that said ‘follow your passion, do what you want to do.’” In fall 2012, 4.7 percent of MSU students were enrolled

Miranda Lambert announced her intentions to perform at Breslin Center on Feb. 23. Lambert made her presence known in the music world with her current album, “Four the Record,” making her the first country artist to have her first four albums debut at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Joining the Grammywinning songwriter will be Dierks Bentley. Bentley’s sixth album, “HOME”, earned three 2012 CMA nominations, including “Album of the Year.” Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and can be purchased through the Breslin Center box office. MATT SHEEHAN

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in the College of Arts and Letters, compared to 7.7 percent in fall 2002. By comparison 13.4 percent of MSU students were enrolled in the College of Business in fall 2002. In fall 2012, that number was 14.9 percent. “I see parents that encourage getting a degree that pays money,” DeVoss said. Jeff Grabill , chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures, said the expertise gained in the College of Arts and Letters is valuable for succeeding in the workforce. “For students to have success, to move up in their careers, to move up in leadership positions, the skills that they really need are the ... leadership skills, and the people that can do those

things move up, and those that can’t do those things don’t move up,” Grabill said. DeVoss added students who can think smartly and clearly are more valuable to employers since it is difficult to embed those traits into people. Foster said regardless of the stigma related to the College of Arts and Letters, she believes students should major in what they feel most comfortable with. “If you’re passionate about writing or literature or art or anything that applies to humanities, you’ll do well in life,” Foster said. “If it’s something that you’re not good at or something that you don’t enjoy, you won’t do as well.”

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A look at who might be stepping up for MSU in 2013

With Le’Veon Bell, William Gholston and Dion Sims all headed to the NFL Draft, the MSU football team will be looking for a few fresh faces to step in and fill the void. Here are some of the players contending for a spot near the top of the depth chart. - Josh Mansour, SN

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Sophomore Nick Hill

Skills: The 5-foot-8 Hill is the lone running back with game experience on MSU’s roster heading into next season. He has elite speed, but has struggled in pass protection and running between the tackles. Chances of landing the job: Low. Hill lost his job as the Spartans’ punt returner during the season and the coaches haven’t expressed an overwhelming amount of confidence in him.

Freshman Nick Tompkins

Skills: The Georgia native is a high school teammate of receiver Andre Sims Jr. and was rated as the No. 11 all-purpose running back by Rivals.com after rushing for 1,225 yards and 11 touchdowns as a high school senior. Chances of landing the job: Moderate. Although Tompkins spent time battling an ankle injury this past season, he’s been in MSU’s system and will be ahead of incoming freshmen.

Incoming freshmen Gerald Holmes and R.J. Shelton

Skills: Shelton is an explosive running back with breakaway speed who rushed for more than 2,000 yards and more than nine yards per carry in high school. Holmes is more of a power runner, known for being able to push the pile. Chances of landing the job: Moderate. It likely will be running back by committee for MSU next season, and because it’s a position freshmen can make a difference right away, expect at least one of these two to see the field.

TIGHT END Redshirt freshman Paul Lang

Skills: At 6-foot-5, Lang uses his big body to make an impact as a blocker and has decent hands as a receiver, nabbing his first career touchdown Oct. 20 against Michigan. Chances of landing the job: High. When Sims went down with injury, Lang stepped in and impressed the coaching staff as a young player with potential.

Sophomore Andrew Gleichert

Skills: The Ann Arbor native and former walk-on earned a scholarship before the season and, much like Lang, has ideal size for the position at 6-foot-5. Chances of landing the job: Moderate. Gleichert started in MSU’s two games when MSU used a two tight end set, including in the Buffalo Wild Wings bowl victory over TCU.

DEFENSIVE END Redshirt freshman Shilique Calhoun

Skills: Calhoun is built similarly to Gholston, a physical specimen at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds who provides size and speed. Chances of landing the job: Good. Calhoun has rare physical skills other players simply don’t have to help him make an impact.

Redshirt freshman Joel Heath

Skills: At 6-foot-6 and 266 pounds, Heath is an imposing figure with a good combination of size and strength. Chances of landing the job: Moderate. The former Associated Press All-Ohio Division II Co-Defensive Player of the Year has the tools to make a difference in his third year in the program and likely will be a part of the rotation at defensive end.

Redshirt freshman Lawrence Thomas

Skills: Thomas was the top recruit in head coach Mark Dantonio’s 2011 recruiting class and used his high IQ and rare athletic talent to play both offense and defense for MSU in 2012. Chances of landing the job: Good. The only thing holding Thomas back from nabbing the open spot could be the desire to move him to defensive tackle to replace senior Anthony Rashad White. Either way, Thomas is expected to be a playmaker on the Spartans’ defensive line next season.

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Following the Spartans’ 66-51 victory in the Big Ten season-opener against Minnesota last Thursday, some players and members of the media questioned whether the MSU women’s hoops team deserved to be ranked. It was a legitimate discussion at the time. The Spartans were one of four Big Ten teams receiving votes in the Associated Press poll, formerly had the No. 1 scoring defense in the country and held every opponent — and every opponent’s leading scorer — under their season scoring average. The only blemish on MSU’s record was a road loss to then-No. 19 Dayton where the Spartans played without sophomore center Jasmine Hines. That all changed Sunday when the Spartans were soundly defeated at Breslin Center by No. 9 Penn State, 76-55. MSU never led at any point in the contest and after creeping within two points about 10 minutes in, the Nittany Lions shifted into a higher gear and piled on a lead that grew as large as 26. Gone is the season-long streak of holding opponents under their scoring average — Penn State beat its average by two points — and, for now, the notion of being ranked. Two specific issues that stuck out during the loss to Penn State were the Spartans’ lack of size inside and depth. Three bench players carried MSU to the win against Minnesota, combining for 35 points. The concern lies in the fact that those three reserves were the only players to leave the bench.

And against Penn State, with redshirt freshman forward Akyah Taylor injured, head coach Suzy Merchant shortened her bench to two players. The Nittany Lions kept players fresh with a deep rotation featuring 10 players. It is worth noting the Spartans lost three players to seasonending injuries at various points this year. As MSU continues to navigate through the Big Ten schedule, often playing two or three games each week, keeping players fresh and injury-free could develop into a looming problem. “It’s a catch-22 and one more injury and it’s like, not a good thing,” head coach Suzy Merchant said on Sunday. “We’ve got nobody else, you know. ... So you kind of go backand-forth between overdoing it and fighting through some fatigue.” Bad luck with injuries has been a two-dimensional hindrance, limiting the Spartans in both height and depth. As of now, MSU has sophomore forward Becca Mills who at 6-foot-4 checks in as the Spartans’ tallest active player. She’s flanked in the frontcourt by 6-foot-1 senior forward Courtney Schiffauer and rotates with Hines, who is 6-foot-3, and that’s about it down low. It boils down to two, true post players for MSU against teams featuring bigger, deeper lineups. Minnesota’s forward tandem of 6-foot-1 Kionna Kellogg and 6-foot-2 Micaella Riche combined for 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Nittany Lions presented a bigger challenge, rotating a foursome of players 6-foot-3 or taller. Starter Nikki Greene, a 6-foot-4 center, had 14 points and 10 rebounds to pace the group. “We don’t have much size right now. I mean, we have one on the bench, but it doesn’t do us much good,” Merchant said, referencing 6-foot-7 sophomore center Madison Williams who is out for the year. In all fairness, Penn State looks to be one of the better teams in the country, so expecting a monster front-court rota-

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Sophomore forward Becca Mills goes to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Penn State on Sunday at Breslin Center . Mills was the leading scorer for the Spartans with a total of 17 points .

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126 ORCHARD. 1 Bed Apartments across from campus. hrirentals.com. $725/mo, heat + water incl. 517-351-0765. 128 COLLINGWOOD New! Few remaining, upscale 4 bdrm apt, granite, washer/dryer, d/w, central air, leather furn, pkg on-site! www.cronmgt. com or 351-1177.

NOT BIG on typical? Check out Woodside! Large one bdrms w/ cool layout in a quiet residential neighborhood. On CATA, minutes from downtown EL. Enjoy a balcony, dishwasher & microwave. Call 517233-1108.

3 BDRM Duplex for 2013-14 school year, 1517/1519 Cambria. No app fees, free washer/ dryer & $300 off first month’s rent. Save $720! CRMC 517-337-7577, www.crmc1.com

4 BDRM houses for 2013-14 school year, 551 Hagadorn, 1816.5 Michigan. No app fees, free washer/dryer & $400 off first month’s rent. Save $960! CRMC 517-337-7577, www. crmc1.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO Phone Bank Systems’ November Phoner of the Month Emmett Tansil!

P A R T - T I M E CLASSROOM Aide Staff Positions Available. Spartan Child Development Center. We provide care and education to children ages 2 weeks-6 yrs. Located in Spartan Village; 1730 Crescent Rd. Please apply in person.

BERRYTREE APTSHuge 1 + 2 Bdrms for May + August 2013. Perfect location for Vet + Med Students. Free heat + water. Gorgeous clubhouse! Check us out at dtnmgt.com. 517-5073841.

CAMPUS PLANNING & Admin, GIS Aide. Student position. 15-29 hrs/wk, 40 during breaks. Experience with ArcGIS, Oracle, photography and programming desirable but not req. Email resume to studentjob@ gis.msu.edu DIRECT CARE worker. Assist individuals w/ autism. all shifts avail. High school diploma/ GED, reliable trans. & valid driver’s lic. req. Call 517-374-7670.

ESL TUTORING by phone from our offices. We are seeking p/t tutors who can teach conversational English by phone. Send resume for consideration. Contract position. $10/hr. Contact kati@spicususa.com

Apts. For Rent 1, 2, 3 & 4 BDRM Exciting Developments! Superb Service! Great Locations - be a PART of CAMPUS, not apart from it! www. cronmgt.com or 3511177.

AUG 13’ 1 bdrm and studio apts across from MSU and downtown. 517-575-0008. www. hudginsrealty.com. No pets. AUG 50 yrds to MSU. Lic 1-2. Wood flrs. St. 1 Bdrm eff. 332-4818.

BRAND NEW 3 bed, 3 bath + 4 bed, 4 bath for fall 2013. Full-size washers & dryers! Walk-out patio or balcony! Fitness studio, lounge, and more! Waterbury Place 517-833-9064 GLENWOOD APTS – Beautiful 2 bdrm remodeled apartments avail Aug ‘13. Gorgeous insides! Heat + water paid. Fitness center + more! Call us at 517507-5570.

NOW LEASING 1 bedroom apartments and studios for 2013-14. Contact CRMC at 517337-7577. www.crmc1. com ST ANNE LOFTS Downtown EL. Luxury studios & 2 bdrm avail now & Fall ‘13. Partially furnished, dog friendly, in-home washer/dryer. 517-224-1080.

Houses/Rent 111 OAK HILL. 2 bdrm. Lic. 2. $1,050/month. No pets. 332-8600 2013 HOUSE. Lic 3. Great Condition! Close To Campus! 517-4903082. $285/PERSON/MO 4 bed, 2 bath, Eastside of Lansing. W/D, D/W, porch, good parking. HRIRENTALS.com 3510765.

4 UNITS. Avail Aug, lic 1-4. 517-351-0765 or hrirentals.com. Now leasing. HOUSE FOR rent. 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath. 1 car garage. 5 min for campus. 870/mo. 517-4204127. PRIME LOCATION – 180 Kedzie available May 2013 – May 2014. No app fees, free washer/ dryer & $400 off first month’s rent. Save $960! CRMC 517-337-7577, www.crmc1.com

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