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Maintaining a high GPA is easier than you think Here’s some advice on how to have a strong semester academically — page 2

MSU’s cross country team runs in subzero temps Their brutal training regimen will make you reach for the hot chocolate — Pages 6-7

MSU students Ama Zoma and Juan-Mena-Lapaix perform a Caribbean dance Thursday at Saylis Hookah Lounge & Cafe in Frandor Shopping Center. photo: hannah levy

Bringing some Middle Eastern culture to snowy Michigan MSU’s Arab Cultural Society is all-inclusive and has many events planned for the spring semester. See page 8 T ue s day, F E B R UA RY 3 , 2 015

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Let it snow? Students slept in and shoveled driveways after a severe winter storm — pages 4-5 Finance senior James Berta shovels snow Monday afternoon. photo: kelsey feldpausch

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Looking back on a transformative four years at MSU By Kayla Clarke kclarke@statenews.com

When you graduate from MSU, it’s very likely that you will not be the same person you were when you first arrived. It doesn’t matter if you were that scared little freshman or the one who thought you knew everything there was to know. There’s a transformation that occurs during our time here at MSU. It might just be little changes, or it could be drastic ones. Those changes form us into the people we are meant to be. We’re all here to learn, to get a degree and prepare ourselves for a successful adulthood. However, we don’t just learn from our classes — we also learn from each other. We learn from our friends and we grow with them. We gain so much from the relationships that we form and even from the relationships that fall apart.

No matter which high school you went to — big or small — moving from there to MSU is a drastic change. I went to a tiny high school. My graduating class was comprised of only 18 students. Going from that tiny class to lecture halls filled with hundreds of people was intimidating at first, but I quickly learned to love it. I chose MSU and East Lansing because of the sheer size of the population. Growing up in a small town made me crave something more. I wanted the opportunities to grow intellectually and as a person. MSU has provided me with everything I ever wanted. I’m in my fourth year now, and these days when I walk through campus I usually end up recognizing at least a few people. Freshman year, campus seemed both daunting and massive. I got lost more often than I’d like to admit. Now, after living here for what feels like forever, it no longer feels daunting — it feels like home. The campus has shaped me, the people here have changed me and I’m going to miss it when I have to move on. At the beginning of last semester, my roommates kept saying something that really bothered me. They told me, “We’ve

Opinion Po ll Have you ever skipped a scheduled class due to lousy weather? 69%—Yes, I will make it to class only if I feel like I can.

already met everyone that we’re going to meet.” They did have a point, I suppose. In most of my classes now I recognize a few people, so there aren’t very many new faces. Yet, I feel like thinking that way is very limiting. Even though we will soon be leaving this place behind, we still need to make the most of our time here. We should continue to form bonds with fellow students and try to make new friends even if we’ll only drift apart from them in the years to come. I remember counting the days before I had to move into the dorms my freshman year. I was terrified, but more than anything I was excited. I had no idea what was in store, what I’d learn or how I would change. I had no idea that I would be where I am now, but how could I? Now, I’m counting the days until graduation, and that rush of fear comes back. We’re going to be starting new chapters of our lives. Four years from now, we might look back and realize we’ve changed all over again. We’re going to keep changing, our lives are going to keep moving and we need to embrace that and make the most out of life.

“LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. IT’S LIKE FROZEN, BUT IN REAL LIFE!” deon howard

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31%—No, not unless the university or professor formally cancels class. Total votes: 61 as of 5 p.m. Monday

Looking for a GPA fix? Here’s a pointer or two

By Joseph Friess-Peters jpeters@statenews.com

Sometimes a semester can be rough, to put it lightly. During the fall, it’s often hard for students to get out of summer mode and into school mode, much to the dismay of our GPAs. Luckily there are ways to increase our GPAs with just a little effort. The first step is the hardest — we actually have to get to class. Even if you take nothing away from the lecture, you can rack up attendance points, plus those all-important clicker points. And hopefully, if you make the trek through the snow to get there, you’ll listen and take notes on what your professor is saying. The second step is almost as hard as the first — we have to actually pay attention to the professor. No Facebook, no Reddit and no sleeping. If done correctly, all those crazy physics formulas and conversions will finally make sense. Unfortunately, replicating those steps on your own still won’t get you the correct answer on your homework. But don’t worry, because there is a solution to that as well. Start attending help hours. Now I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry — it isn’t to comprehend the material. All you need to do is find out how to solve the homework and get those points. Every point counts, so build up your grade with these easy ones. As every procrastinator and slacker can tell you, there is always the all-nighter. All-nighters are great because they allow you to absorb knowledge just long enough to get a decent grade and then never have to use the material again. Well, until the next exam. Don’t let that discourage you — if cramming worked once, I’m sure it will work again. The last thing you can do is one of my favorites. Hope for a curve. Curves are fantastic. It is a professor’s way of saying, “Don’t worry, I got you.” Remember, with a curve you don’t have to do well. In fact, you don’t have to even do OK. All you have to do is fail less than everyone else. If for some reason none of that will help your grade, there are some drastic steps that can be taken that might just help. Read your book and study.

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Despite half snow day, While all classes before noon were canceled on Monday, students still braved the elements

2 : 4 6 P. M . The City of East Lansing releases a statement explaining winter storm guidance. It reminded residents that city ordinances require them to clear the snow and ice of sidewalks adjacent to their property. It also urged residents “to limit travel while crews clear snow from major roads and local streets.”

3 : 2 2 P. M . East Lansing Police Department reiterates the urge for residents to limit travel.

By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com

After a record-breaking snowfall Sunday evening and minor accumulation Monday morning, MSU suspended classes and operations until noon, giving students time to clear their drive and walkways, or catch a few more hours of sleep. The notice came late Sunday night, sometime around 11:30 p.m. Though earlier that day, MSU spokesman Jason Cody said he did not expect a snow day or a delay in operations.

Even before the official suspension notice, many professors had canceled their classes. The confusion resulted from there not being a conference call among administrators, operations chiefs and other high-level university officials scheduled at that earlier time, Cody said. In these conference calls university officials deliberate on canceling classes, delaying them or operating as usual. Delaying classes and operations until noon gave MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities the necessary time to clear campus walkways, parking lots and roads, Cody said.

3 : 0 5 P. M . Ingham County 911 announces the closing of U.S. Route 127 northbound near Cedar Street because of a “large accident.”

4 : 1 3 P. M . Ingham County announces U.S. Route 127 reopened. 6 : 1 6 P. M . All Ingham County announces offices will be shut down on Monday, and non-essential employees are urged not to come to work.

7 : 1 5 P. M . Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero declares a snow emergency in Lansing. 9 : 3 9 P. M . The City of East Lansing announces the closure of all non-essential operations on Monday and that Hannah Community Center was to open at noon Monday. Students make their way to and from classes in the depths of snow and chilly weather Monday. photo: camille douglas

1 0 : 0 0 P. M . East Lansing Police restates the city of East Lansing’s announcement.

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What are your feelings about the lack of a full snow day? — Austin Koltonowski

After previously stating MSU would not be changing its schedule, the university announces it will be suspending operations until noon Monday.

Monday 10:54 A.M. City of East Lansing announces the Hannah Community Center will be closed Monday.

1 2 : 0 0 P. M . MSU resumes normal operations, however the website said “some campus operations and in-person services would not be available until Feb 3.”

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“I can understand classes being canceled until noon, but there was a weather advisory last night saying that you shouldn’t leave unless you absolutely have to.” Jasmine Knight, interdisciplinary studies junior TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2 01 5

“It was justified canceling class until noon because it stopped snowing early this morning, and now it’s after 12 p.m. and everything is plowed.” Tyler Austin, journalism junior

“We just walked from Grand River and I don’t think it’s too cold to get to class, but I think it’s dangerous getting to class in general.” Robin Voisine, packaging sophomore

“I think they should have had a snow day but the roads weren’t too bad. If they already canceled class until noon, they should have just done it all day.” Andrea Cobo, English freshman

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students and staff brave weather and staff put in overtime to clear streets and sidewalks for the afternoon classes, some of which were canceled by professors themselves “Our guys at IPF were working overnight — I mean, they had all the drivers in,” he said. “They really got out there, and they did a great job.” Finance senior James Berta, who was out shoveling his walkways Monday afternoon, said the delay was “better than nothing” but should have been declared earlier. Not having class until noon gives him more time to clear the sidewalks and avoid a fine. “It’s been tough (clearing the sidewalks of snow), but having school off is nice, having a little more time to work on it,” he said.

Berta said he intends to make use of the snowfall by playing tackle football in it with friends. Packaging senior Stephanie Williams said she was more surprised than disappointed MSU only delayed classes until noon. The upside of the snowfall is that she’ll share the joy of building a snowman with her roommate who has yet to experience it. “Our roommate is from Hawaii, so she’s never built a snowman, and we keep promising next time it does (snow) we’ll build one,” Williams said. Though the snowfall for Monday, as of press time, has been

underwhelming — an estimated 1.7 inches — the 8 inches of accumulation in the Lansing area Sunday broke all historic records, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. “I would say it’s the strongest, most significant storm of the winter season so far — if we’re talking wide-spread snow for the whole area,” NOAA meteorologist Evan Webb said. “There have been significant lake shore snows, but this was a synoptic storm, a storm that tracked from the plains, across the Ohio valley, that affected all of southern lower Michigan.”

LEFT: Finance senior James Berta shovels the sidewalks outside of his house Monday afternoon after the snow storm Sunday. Berta said it is difficult living on the corner because there is more sidewalk to clear. RIGHT: Nursing senior Natalie Hoff shovels her driveway Monday afternoon after the snow storm Sunday. The storm left students living in houses to clear their sidewalks to abide by local ordinances. photoS: kelsey feldpausch T U E S DAY, F E B RUARY 3, 2 01 5

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Spotlight For MSU’s cross country team, a blizzard is no excuse not to run The team routinely runs in Michigan’s frigid temperatures as part of their regular training schedule, so frozen eyelashes are just part of the job. The runners share some of their experiences and explain how winter runs make them tougher competitors

Members of the cross country and distance track teams run the River Trail Thursday during their baseline workout. PHOTO: KENNEDY THATCH

By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com

T he members of MSU men’s cross country team have trained through their share of inclement weather. Whether it be pouring rain, the scorching heat of the summer or any of the countless miles spent running through the polar vortex, they’ve been through it all. But on this particular run, as the boys trudged through the subzero degree temperatures along Mt. Hope Road, a busy highway situ6

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ated just south of campus, it was becoming clearer by the second that they’d never experienced anything like this. At least not to this magnitude. The boys were caught in the middle of a blizzard. With cars whizzing by on Mt. Hope, the pack of runners pushed through the frigid wind and snow swirling in their faces. With the shockingly cold air causing their eyes to water like mad, the tears began to freeze to their windburned faces. The way sophomore Garret Zuk

describes it, he’s lucky to have made it back in one piece. “All of our eyelids were filling with ice, so our eyes were getting frozen shut,” Zuk said. “I remember at one point drifting into Mt. Hope Road and one of my teammates grabbed me and pulled me back off the road because I couldn’t see where I was going.” Eventually, the team did make it back. And the steps taken on that run were just one collective step among many that are taken in the process of training for a season.

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Training through the cold MSU cross country and track head coach Walt Drenth is no stranger to running in the cold. A native of northern Michigan’s Charlevoix, where he was a standout runner in high school and later a varsity runner at Central Michigan, Drenth has certainly had his fair share of character-building runs. Drenth can remember a time back in Charlevoix, where he was dropped off for about a 4.5 mile run. And for a route that normally took him about 25 minutes to

laps around the indoor track at Jenison Field House, which the team runs when the weather is truly too cold

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“You have to develop a particular mentality to not only sustain training but to do it every day. Also if you want to be good, you shrug your shoulders and say, ‘this is just what it is.’” Cross country head coach Walt Drenth, on running in the cold

keep you from going down on the ice.” But there are still the days when the weather is bad enough to call for some adjustments to be made to that day’s training plan. It is during these times where the coaching staff will try to implement strategies such as dropping runners off at a point and letting them run a route with the wind entirely at their backs. When it’s brutally cold — such as the case when classes were canceled at the beginning of the spring 2014 semester — Drenth said his runners reluctantly ran nine miles indoors at Jenison Field House. That’s 72 laps around the indoor track. Still, training through adversity like this is all part of the process it takes to being successful. “It’s really not as bad as people make it seem to be,” junior Lindsay Clark said. “Having a team definitely helps because we all run together and we’re all in it together. But there are definitely the harder days when it’s really cold outside and we have to cover our face and wear really thick clothes. But when it comes down to it, it’s just part of the grind.”

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complete, Drenth said it took him an hour and a half — just because the snow was so deep. “I guess we all have stories of the cold,” Drenth said. “I remember one year it was really, really cold. And just to avoid the wind chill, I did 10 miles in a parking structure.” Like Drenth, many of the members of the team also hail from Michigan — meaning they’ve grown somewhat accustomed to training in the cold. But sophomore Sherod Hardt, a native of Queen Creek, Arizona, didn’t even have warm clothes when he arrived in the mitten state. “Thankfully (our team) got some warm clothes ... and some gear, so that was able to keep me warm,” Hardt said, recounting his first winter in Michigan back in 2010-2011, which he says was incredibly tame in comparison to last year’s winter. Despite how cold it can get sometimes, Drenth and many of his runners agree that the cold weather isn’t necessarily always the biggest factor. “Last winter was definitely a lot more rough. This year we’ve at least been able to be outside every day. I think coach’s cutoff is negative 30,” Zuk said with a laugh. “The hardest thing is the footing. The temperature itself isn’t the worst thing. You just wear enough layers. But you also have to be careful. We do a lot of warm-up exercises and different dynamic things for lateral movement with hips and things to

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ago when she and her teammates hit a mile and half stretch straight into the wind. “It’s one of those times when you’re asking yourself ‘why are we doing this sport?’” Clark said. “But when you finish you’re like ‘OK that was worth it.’ It makes us tougher and gives us a good mentality.” Drenth also sees how consistently training in less than ideal situations has helped shape his athletes into what they’ve become today. “You have to develop a particular mentality to not only to sustain training but to do it every day,” Drenth said. “Also if you want to be good, you shrug your shoulders and say ‘this is just what it is.’ I think it develops a particular type of toughness, maybe more of a mentality that will help them at a certain point in a competitive race or difficult situation — particularly when we’re in the spring when we might face bad conditions or in the fall when the weather essentially evolves into winter.” That toughness was put to the test this fall, as the women were preparing to run in the frigid air of Madison, Wisconsin, for the Great Lakes Regional Cross Coun-

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try Championships. “All of us were kind of dreading it but coach Drenth said, ‘You’ve got to embrace it and accept the fact that it’s going to be cold,’” Clark said. T h e Sp a r t a n w o m e n d i d embrace it — so much so that they went on to win the meet by a landslide. The victory served as a key achievement en route to their first national championship in program history. “I think it ’s what makes us tough as Michigan State Spartans,” senior Sara Kroll said. “Even though we train outside and footing might not be great and the temperatures are low, we still get quality work in, which is really great so that when we do get the opportunities to race, we’re pretty sharp and ready to go.” In the meantime, the members of the team will continue to train through the winter for both indoor and outdoor track by logging anywhere from 50 to 100 miles a week — many of which spent running through the cold with frozen eyelashes and slippery footing. “It’s part of the fun of Michigan, I guess,” Zuk said. Th e Stat e N e ws

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Arab cultural group comes together with hookah, dance Established to offer a haven for students interested in Arab culture and language, the Arab Cultural Society fosters camaraderie among members

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From left, Valerie O’Donnell, Ben Coon and Brandon Maupin enjoy company and smoke hookah for global Hookah night Thursday at Saylis Hookah Lounge & Cafe in Frandor Shopping Center. The event is hosted by Somali Association of Michigan and the Arab Cultural Society. PHOTO: HANNAH LEVY

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MSU’s Arab Cultural Society is an all-inclusive club that welcomes those interested in the language and culture of Middle Eastern countries. Allison Tumas, president of the Arab Cultural Society, said spring semester is a busy time for events they host. The group and the Somali Association of Michigan recently collaborated to host a global hookah night at Saylis Hookah Lounge & Cafe in Lansing. “The Somalian Association of Michigan came to me and said, ‘Hey, we would love to collaborate and work with you guys,’ and so we said, ‘OK, let’s do a hookah night,’” Tumas said. Abdulkadir Muridi, president of the Somali Association of Michigan, said he thought people would be more comfortable in a hookah lounge setting and be more likely to approach other people. Brian Jurgess, a computer science senior, said he came to the event because one of his friends in the Arab Cultural Society invited him. “It’s quite a bit of fun. I get to meet

a lot of people, experience a completely different culture than what I experience on an everyday basis,” Jurgess said.

“It’s quite a bit of fun. I get to meet a lot of people, experience a completely different culture than what I experience on an everyday basis.” Brian Jurgess, Arab Cultural Society member

Tumas said the society’s next event will be an Arab awareness week, which will conclude with their annual gathering, called a hafla. In April, Tumas said the society will have their second annual Arab World Cup, which is a large soccer tournament where people make teams from

all the different countries in the Middle East. “The last thing we do is Relay For Life, and small charities here and there whenever we can,” Tumas said. Mahad Bussuri, a Lansing resident and one of the owners of Saylis, said the two student groups approached him about the event, and he wanted to turn the night into a positive event by putting a percentage of the night’s earnings toward charity. “These events are always a lot of fun to go to. You don’t experience something like this every single day on campus, so they’re always interesting,” Jurgess said. Holding cultural events also helps acclimate the community with the diversity of international students. “What all of us want to do is be able to share (the culture) with other people, that way people are more informed about it,” Tumas said. Tumas said she is not Arabic herself, but grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to a large Arab community. “As I started learning the language, I fell even more in love with the culture,” Tumas said.

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Learn to make the perfect greek life paddle We’ve got tips on where to buy the materials to create a paddle for your fraternity or sorority big/little sibling. Be sure to add a personal touch to symbolize your greek family bond.

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By Erin Gray egray@statenews.com

Making paddles is a tradition in greek life that “bigs” and “littles” have been following for years. These paddles will hang on a bedroom wall forever, signifying a sister’s or brother’s belonging in the greek community. 1. Buy the materials The first step to creating a paddle is to buy materials including the paddle itself, letters, paint, glue and any extra decorations desired. The closest place to buy these materials is Spartan Corner located on Grand River Avenue.

Spartan Corner sells 13-inch paddles for $8.95 and 20-inch paddles for $12.95. Cindy Irish, a Spartan Corner store employee, said fraternity men usually purchase the 21-inch wood-stained paddles that sell for $21.95. Greek Creations, an online paddle store, sells 13-inch paddles for $12.95, not including shipping costs. Paddle Tramps, another store, sells 13-inch paddles for $17.95 online, not including shipping. 2. Pick a design Once you have the paddle, plan your design and layout. Rebecca Wagner, a pre-nursing sophomore and

member of Alpha Phi, said she went to Pinterest for creative inspiration and asked her big what her favorite colors were. “(I) tried to incorporate them into the paddle as much as I could,” Wagner said. Spartan Corner sells paper that can be glued onto the paddle to give it a unique design. Varying patterns are 79 cents each. You can also use acrylic paint to give the paddle color. Each tube can be bought for less than $2 and can also be found at Hobby Lobby on Grand River Avenue past South Hagadorn Road. 3. Paint the paddle Paint the paddle and letters according to your T U E S DAY, F E B RUARY 3, 2 01 5

color scheme. Letters can be bought in different sizes for less than $2. 4. Personalize your paddle After this, add the names of yourself and the name of your big or little. As a finishing touch, you can add different accessories to your paddle to make it pop from your big or little’s wall decoration. To personalize the paddle a little more, Wagner suggests adding a note to your big or little, on the back of the paddle. Follow these guidelines to create a paddle that your big or little will love and that will show the brotherhood or sisterhood the two of you share. Th e Stat e N e ws

Sports

Branden Dawson has provided a spark all season Dawson pulled down 19 points in 41 minutes during Sunday’s overtime win against Michigan, but it’s the things he does that don’t always fill up the stat sheet that has made him valuable, according to teammates and coaches

“He’s been pretty steady, to be honest with you, the past five, six, seven games.” Tom Izzo Head coach

you, the past five, six, seven games,” Izzo said. “He’s playing consistent today. He got a little tighter, lost his man a couple times at the Tom Izzo has had a lot to be concerned about end. I’m pretty pleased with how Dawson has this season. But senior forward Branden Daw- played. I never thought I’d see the day where son’s motor, a concern in previous years, has he could play how many minutes he played — 41 minutes in a game.” perhaps been the least of His field goal percentage MSU’s problems. is down from last year, Dawson has been stellar when he shot 61.3 percent in Big Ten play, averaging in Big Ten play. But Daw12 points and a league-leadson has shouldered more of ing 10.1 rebounds per game. the offensive load this seaHe is also top-10 in field son and has settled midgoal percentage (52.3 perrange jumpers at a higher cent) and steals (1.5 per rate. He has also struggled game). to finish easy looks at the He posted his sixth dourim at times. ble-double in eight games Dawson admitted he was on Su nday, scor i ng 19 Points scored per game this a little tired at the end of points and pulling down season by Branden Dawson the game. But after miss10 rebounds in 41 minutes ing last year’s U-M game at to help the Spartans defeat Breslin, he felt extra motiMichigan at Breslin Center in overtime. Dawson was named co-Big Ten vation to finish strong on Sunday, which was player of the week on Monday, an honor he also his 22nd birthday. Izzo hasn’t addressed Dawson’s effort with shares with Illinois sophomore guard Malhim in a month. colm Hill. “Coach really hasn’t said that to me,” Daw“He’s been pretty steady, to be honest with By Omari Sankofa II

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TOP: Senior forward Branden Dawson looks to pass Sunday during the game against Michigan at Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines, 76-67. RIGHT: Head coach Tom Izzo yells to team members Sunday during the game against Michigan at Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines, 76-67. photos: erin hampton

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“B.J. (Dawson) is the type of player where he makes everyone else around him better, he picks everyone else’s energy up.” Travis Trice senior guard

son said. “He hasn’t said too much about the motor. Tonight I don’t even know how many minutes I played. But I did come out in the second half, and in overtime. I was tired in the second half; it was getting to me. But I just kept telling myself you just have to pick it up and keep going.” Dawson has been MSU’s most consistent player in Big Ten play. Junior guard Denzel Valentine and senior guard Travis Trice haven’t been able to maintain a high level of play game in and game out. But Dawson’s stat lines have been consistently impressive, which has helped the Spartans to a 5-3 record in conference play, tied for second. “He ran pretty good, he got out on the break pretty good, he rebounded pretty good and he takes the shots that he works on pretty good,” Izzo said. “We need more of that. He’s been more consistent than anyone else I’ve had in the last six or seven games.” Trice, who struggled offensively until the end of Sunday’s game, said Dawson’s energy could be the key to helping everyone else become more consistent. “BJ (Dawson) is the type of player where he makes everyone else around him better. He picks everyone else’s energy up with the plays he does,” Trice said. “So hopefully he continues to be consistent for us and everyone else picks it up too.”

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