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Social relations and policy sophomore Katie Madwin signs the rock on Farm Lane in memory of Lacey Holsworth on Wednesday. Students painted the rock commemorating the one year anniversary of her death. PHOTO: KELSEY FELDPAUSCH

Remembering ‘Princess Lacey’

Read more about students who painted the Rock on Farm Lane in her memory on page 8

MSU takes on the Lansing Lugnuts today at Crosstown Showdown

Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier to retire after 15 years of teaching at MSU SEE PAGES 6-7

SEE PAGE 11 Then-Lansing Lugnuts shortstop Jorge Flores and then-freshman third baseman Justin Hovis.

President Lou Anna K. Simon announces coal burning to cease by end of 2016

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EDITORIAL: MIP penalties should be softened A new bill being drafted by Michigan legislator Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, could ease up on penalties for students who get caught drinking underage. Underage drinking is an offense a majority of college students have done at least once. But rather than a minor in possession charge being a misdemeanor on the first offense, which would follow a student for the rest of his or her life, the first two charges would result in civil infractions — just like a speeding or parking ticket. A third offense would result in a misdemeanor. The State News Editorial Board supports this sort of “three strikes and you’re out” policy, as too many students can be forever haunted by a stupid and immature mistake made in their late teen years. Despite rumors to the contrary, an MIP conviction would not eventually be wiped off an offender’s record, according to state of Michigan attorney Peter A. Torrice. This means, if an individual with an MIP charge is applying for jobs, they will have to check the “Yes” box for the dreaded “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” question on a job application. For some professions, this will not be looked at too seriously, and can easily be forgiven provided the rest of an applicant’s record is clean. But for others, such as those going into the teaching field, it could forever ruin their chance to be employed in the field they desire. The State News is by no means endorsing underage drinking. It is against the law, and everyone who takes a drink

under the age of 21 is aware of that fact. That said, drinking is an undeniable facet of college culture. Students, especially at MSU, are going to partake in underage drinking even though they are aware of the legal consequences that could follow. According to the National Institute of Health, 70 percent of teenagers have had a drink by the time they were 18 years old. That number will obviously only increase by the time those individuals reach the legal drinking age of 21. If a majority of students drink underage, being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time could have lifelong consequences under current Michigan law. Changing this strict legislation is simply reasonable. If a student is caught three times, they have shown either an obvious alcohol problem, a disdain for authority or both. But for a first- or second-time mistake, the punishment should fit the crime. Currently, that punishment is overly severe. As Jones, the sponsor of the bill, said, “I know that currently this misdemeanor is not a deterrent, so I think ... (to) not tie somebody’s life with a criminal record is the best direction to go in.” Rather than potentially altering the life course of a student for an irresponsible slip-up or two, a rational and logical change to current Michigan law would put our state’s youth in a better position to be successful for the remainder of their professional lives. State News Minority Rep Sergio Martinez-Beltrán did not serve on this editorial board because he reported on the issue.

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Head coach Tom Izzo talks to the referees April 4, during the semifinal game of the NCAA Tournament in the Final Four round at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. PHOTO: ERIN HAMPTON

BY MATTHEW ARGILLANDER MARGILLANDER@ STATENEWS.COM

The 2015 NCAA men’s basketball tournament was exciting. Personally, it’s always one of my favorite times of the year. The round of 64 and the round of 32 make up what is, in my opinion, the most electric weekend in sports — and that’s coming from a football fan. Sadly, there is one glaring weakness holding the game back. Officiating. As an MSU student, I was happy to see the Spartans make a run to the Final Four. I never thought they would sniff Indianapolis. But the basketball

team pulled off an improbable run to the final weekend of the tournament. That run came to an end when the Spartans met a very talented Duke Blue Devils team in the semifinal, led by a strong core of highly touted freshman. To blame MSU’s 81-61 loss entirely on officiating would be absurd. The Spartans were dominated in many aspects and the talent gap was obvious. Duke seemed as if it could feed freshman phenom and likely toptwo NBA draft pick Jahlil Okafor whenever they wanted against MSU. However, the free throw disparity is certainly worth noting, as the Blue Devils had 37 attempts from the charity stripe while the Spartans only had 16. Despite MSU’s elimination, I was pumped to watch the national championship game. Most of the game was exhilarating and the first half was probably the best half of college bas-

ketball I’ve watched all season. The 13 lead changes in the first 20 minutes had me on the edge of my seat. For such an exciting tournament and championship, it was all ruined for me in the final minutes. The officials took the game out of the hands of the players on Monday night. With Wisconsin down five and little time on the clock, the officials made an egregious call that effectively ended the game. After a missed layup from the Badgers, a loose ball very clearly went off of the fingertip of Duke’s freshman Justise Winslow, yet refs failed to reverse the call. Wisconsin should have had the ball with a chance to make it a one-score game, but instead Duke freshman Tyus Jones nailed a three-point dagger. The result of the game didn’t matter much to me, but to see it end the way it did was deflating, and it needs to be addressed.

Contents Marquay McCoy, the 20-year-old convicted of murdering MSU student Dominique Nolff stands before the judge with his defense attorney Helen Nieuwenhuis on Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing. McCoy was sentenced 32 to 48 years in prison. See page 4. PHOTO: KELSEY FELDPAUSCH

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MSU to wean off of coal use in power plant completely by 2016 In an announcement made Wednesday morning, President Lou Anna K. Simon outlined the university’s plan to eliminate coal from the T.B. Simon Power Plant

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Marquay McCoy, the 20-year-old convicted of murdering MSU student Dominique Nolff, looks to the crowd in the courtroom Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing after being sentenced 32 to 48 years in prison. A man from the back of the room shouted “You’re good, son, you’re going to see society.” McCoy said “Bless y’all.” PHOTO: KELSEY FELDPAUSCH

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Marquay McCoy, the 20-yearold Grand Rapids resident who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting MSU sophomore Dominique Nolff, was sentenced to between 32 and 48 years in prison today at the Ingham County Circuit Court. “Mr. McCoy is dangerous, and the only way to protect people from him is for him to be incarcerated,” said Judge Clinton Canady III, who handed out the sentence. Although the charges he faced both carried up to life in prison, McCoy appeared collected and indifferent throughout the proceedings and spoke few words, even declining a chance to address the court before the sentence was given. McCoy had a slew of charges brought against him initially, but then had them stepped down to second degree murder and one count of armed robbery when he pleaded guilty March 6. On the night of Jan. 31, 2014, what began as an armed robbery over medical marijuana and a lap-

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top ended in one student killed and another wounded. McCoy entered Nolff’s apartment at 220 Cedar St. and sometime after held Nolff and his roommate, hospitality business junior Corbin Holwerda, at gunpoint. An altercation ensued, with Holwerda placing McCoy in a full nelson and Nolff repeatedly punching the armed robber in the face, according to the Lansing State Journal. McCoy’s 9 mm pistol went off, fatally wounding Nolff and injuring Holwerda. At the sentencing, Nolff’s mother argued McCoy should receive life in prison, saying that she doesn’t want the possibility of her youngest son ever encountering him. To have lost one son, along with her dreams for him and his ambitions in life, had changed the course of her existence, she said. “There’s darkness and emptiness that sits in my heart,” she said. “You didn’t just rob (them) that night, you robbed us of so much more. ... We’ll never get back what you stole from us.” In a previous story in The State News, Nolff, or “D.J.,” was remem-

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bered as a selfless optimist, always willing to go out of his way for another and never one to be mad or brought down, friends said. “He’d give you the clothes off his back if you were in need,” friend and neuroscience senior Herve Nonga said previously. Nolff valued family, and to those in his circle of friends, he made them feel like close relatives, said Nonga, who lived with him freshman year in Butterfield Hall. “He was like a brother to me,” he said. “We had a bond that I felt like couldn’t be broken. I thought we were going to take this friendship into the future. You always expect him to be there.” The unexpected death drew reaction from many across the MSU community, with many taking to social media to mourn or express condolences and some taking to the streets to show solidarity and support for family and friends. Two days after his death, members of the Black Student Alliance held a candlelight vigil near his apartment to celebrate his life and help bring closure to those affected by the shooting.

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MSU will eliminate coal burning at the T.B. Simon Power Plant south of campus by the end of 2016 in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. T he an nouncement was made Wednesday morning as a part of a webcast discussion and update on MSU’s Energy Transition Plan that was created in 2012. So far, MSU has reduced coal use by 65 percent since 2009 and currently only burns coal in one of the four furnaces at the T.B. Simon Power Plant. The other three furnaces have been fueled by natural gas provided by Consumers Energy. Consumers Energy is also constructing a new substation on campus at an estimated cost of $23 million to power the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams with electricity. T he ne w sub st at ion i s planned to be finished by 2017 and will also help to balance the steam and electric levels at the T.B. Simon Power Plant in order to ensure it runs optimally. T he E ne r g y Tr a n sit ion Plan set two benchmarks for MSU to reach by July 1 of this year: to generate 15 percent of campus energy from renewable sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent. The reduction in coal use has lead to an 18 percent carbon emissions reduction, which is more than halfway to MSU’s benchmark goal. Increasing natural gas use and the ultimate elimination of coal completely at the T.B. Simon Power Plant are expected to reduce carbon emissions by another 15 percent. “This is a great step, but as MSU relies more heavily on natural gas, it will rely on dangerous fracking processes and we would like to see more renewable energies explored,” MSU student and Sierra Club organizer Courtney Bourgoin said.

While MSU appears on track to meet its emissions reduction goal, it remains unclear whether MSU will meet its renewable energy benchmark as the deadline looms larger. Since 2009, MSU has added 8 percent renewable energy on campus with smallscale projects including the use of an anaerobic digester on south campus, sustainable energy practices in campus buildings and a limited number of solar panels atop the MSU Surplus Store. MSU has partnered with Customer First Renewables in an attempt to implement renewable energ y sources on and off campus, yet there were no announcements yesterday about new sources being implemented. “The nature of moving to 100 percent renewable is one of those huge stretch goals and the marketplace is going to have to help us achieve that,” MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said. T he compa ny has been researching the use of wind power as a source for campus energy and other sources such as hydro and solar power are actively being looked at for implementation on campus, Assistant Director of the Office of Campus Sustainability Jennifer Battle said. Battle said that MSU is currently in a competitive bidding process with Customer First Renewables in an attempt to acquire large-scale renewable sources for MSU. Battle could not say what k ind of renewable sources MSU is bidding on, and couldn’t offer any guarantee that MSU will reach the 15 percent benchmark that was set in 2012. “I can’t say definitively that we will reach our renewable goal by June 30 of this year, but our intent is to reach our goals,” Battle said. Yesterday’s announcement was important for MSU, Battle said, and is just one step toward creating a beacon of large-scale sustainability among universities.

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Arabic poetry night provides venue to share cultural literature BY JESSICA SATTLER JSATTLER@STATENEWS.COM

“In European countries they learn from the age of seven the difference between Bach and Tchaikovsky. I know the difference between artillery and aerial bombardment, between a car bomb and a suicide bombing.” This is just an excerpt from the poem “Arab Child” by Dima Khatib, which was read aloud by international relations junior Naseim Omeish during Arabic Poetry Night. The event, co-sponsored by the MSU Saudi Intercultural Exchange Club and RCAH Center for Poetry, took place Tuesday evening in the RCAH Theater in the basement of Snyder and Phillips Halls. Omeish’s reading of the poem was emotional, focusing on the terrors Arab children face in their everyday lives and contrasting their life-threatening worries to the casual concerns of children in other countries. “She tries to capture the moment of Arab childhood and how that affects you,” Omeish said. “It’s not a very normal life.” In addition to Omeish, multiple other Arab students shared pieces of poetry. Guest speaker and sociology professor Abdullah Alrebh spoke at the beginning of the event, giving a brief lecture on poetry in Arabic countries and its significance to the culture, which he titled “Poetry is the Memory of the Arabs.” He explained that Arabic poetry typically falls into one of 16 different meters and made a distinction between classical and modern Arabic poetry, the latter of which strays from those tra-

Supply chain management freshman Zahraa Alsadiq reads Tuesday at the RCAH Auditorium in SnyderPhillips Hall on 362 Bogue St. Many readers delivered poems written by various Arabic poets and described the history of the poets and their poems.

ditional meters. To fully understand the significance of poetry in Arab culture, Alrebh encouraged the audience to consider Arabic history and the interconnection of poetry with social structure. “Poetry used to be used as social mobility,” he said. Examples of both classical and modern poetry were performed throughout the night in a somewhat chronological order, beginning with pre-Islamic poetry and ending with a poem that was written by a student participating in the event. The themes of the evening’s poetry ranged from romantic to panegyric to satirical. Many of the pieces selected were critical toward the everyday violence in Arab countries Though all of the poems were performed in Arabic, an English translation was projected behind the speaker so the meaning of each poem would not be lost. Ahmed Matar’s “My Friend Hassan” was performed by chemical engineering freshman Haidar Albardawil. Matar is known for his criticism of Arab regimes and the absence of democracy in Arab countries, which he addresses with satire and sarcasm. In this poem, Matar’s heavy criticism is pointed toward the neglect of Arab leaders for their countrymen. It concludes with the narrator’s friend — who earlier criticized the leader — being kidnapped or worse. The evening concluded with an original love poem titled “Wait For Me” performed by its writer, supply chain management sophomore Ahmad Abo Al-Borgol.

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Powdered alcohol faces roadblock in coming to Michigan BY SERGIO MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN SMARTINEZ@STATENEWS.COM

Powdered alcohol might not make its debut in Michigan. State Sen. R ic k Jones, R-Grand Ledge, introduced a bill that could ban the use, possession and distribution of powdered alcohol — or Palcohol — in Michigan. The product was approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. “I believe powdered alcohol will lead to abuse and mistakes, and it’s a product that simply is not needed in the state of Michigan,” Jones said. Palcohol is a Kool-Aid-like substance that, when mixed with water, creates an alcoholic beverage. It can also be mixed to create cocktails. “I think that people will experiment with it and will not realize the quantity that (they) are taking in,“ said Jones, a former police officer. “I think it will lead to many alcohol poisonings, and I think it’s a big mistake.”

State Rep. Scott Dianda, D-Calumet, introduced the same bill in the Michigan House of Representatives. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 39 states have introduced bills to ban or regulate Palcohol. Alaska, Louisiana, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont and Virginia have enacted prohibitions applied to the sale of powdered alcohol. According to Palcohol’s website, creator Mark Phillips came up with the idea for the product after long hours of kayaking, hiking and biking when he had the desire to relax with an alcoholic beverage. But when enjoying the great outdoors, a more compact form of beverage is necessary. It was this need for accessibility that played a key role in the creation of Palcohol. The products approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau include Powderita, Cosmopolitan, rum and vodka.

Jones said he is opposed to having the product in Michigan due to the safety concern for those selling and consuming the product. “Michigan bars are also very nervous about the product being smuggled into bars and mixed into water or pop,” Jones said. “It can be consumed on the premises, and they will have a lot of liability — it will be very hard for them to prove they didn’t serve somebody that got drunk on the premises.” Although Palcohol’s website says the company expects to have powdered alcohol on the market this summer, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has not received any information on powdered alcohol, Charmaine Collings of Michigan Liquor Control Commission said. “We don’t have any procedures relating to it,” Collings said. Collings said a new section of code would be added if powdered alcohol is permitted in the state. T H U RS DAY, AP RI L 9, 2 01 5

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Popular accounting professor to retire after 15 years of teaching Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier has been described by his colleagues as “passionate” and has influenced many students BY PATRICK BADE PBADE@STATENEWS.COM

For any undergraduate student who has taken ACC 201 at MSU within the last 15 years, the name Charles Bokemeier should sound more than familiar. For some, the name might bring back haunting memories of working with balance sheets, income statements and other accounting material. Others may have fonder memories of their time spent with the renowned professor. Hospitality business junior Sa ma nt ha Sc hwa nz said although she did not particularly enjoy the material, she felt that Bokemeier was knowledgeable at what he taught, and that he provided helpful, reallife examples in class. During his time at MSU, Bokemeier has established himself as a cornerstone teacher who has had an effect on many different people. The close of the 2015 spring semester will mark the end of an era, because Bokemeier will be retiring from MSU. Although he won’t be completely finished until the end of the summer, when he completes his final go-round with the weekend master of business administration class he teaches, this semester will be the last financial accounting class he will instruct. And it is a class that has become somewhat legendary among business students for its difficult reputation.

Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier talks with one of his assistants, Samantha Sokan, before beginning class Monday in the Business College Complex. PHOTOS: KELSEY FELDPAUSCH

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Awards won by Charles Bokemeier for teaching

A DESIRE TO HELP Bokemeier earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University, both in accounting. He then went on to obtain his doctorate of business administration from the University of Kentucky, also in accounting. Before working in an academic role, Bokemeier was a certified public accountant. During that time, he discovered that for many of his clients there was a basic misunderstanding of financial information. “As I worked more with those clients, I thought that someday I might like to come back and help get to the root of the problem,” Bokemeier said. “If I could help people understand the meaning of financial statements before they got out in practice, it might help more people.” After working at a number of universities, Bokemeier came to MSU in the fall of 2000 under the title “professor of practice.” Daniel Savage, a former student of Bokemeier’s who is now working on his master’s in accounting, said he learned more in Bokemeier’s class than he had in any other class he had taken at the time. “I thought he was a great teacher. He was the reason I wanted to do accounting,” Savage said. PASSION AS A DRIVING FORCE Many of Bokemeier’s colleagues characterize him with one word: passionate. “He has a great passion for students,” director of Student Academic Services in the Eli Broad College of Business Lynne Zelenski said. “He wants you to do well. He has high expectations — he wants you to succeed.” With that drive, Bokemeier has become a highly decorated educator over the years. Among others, he has won the University Distinguished Academic Staff Award in 2013, the Honors College Award for Distinguished Contributions to Honors Students in 2012 and the

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Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier talks with accounting senior Aishat Akinwale before beginning class Monday in the Business College Complex. Akinwale is one of Bokemeier’s assistants.

MENTOR IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Bokemeier has also had great success in the relationships he has built with his teaching assistants. From always making him-

“Dr. Bokemeier is a mentor. He’s someone that you can look to for any questions or concerns and a friendly, honest guy you can go to for anything.” Scott Hilliard, MSU alumnus

Brian Perry, now the general accounting manager for DTE Energy, served as a TA in 2002 and 2003. He said Bokemeier has always treated him and the other TAs like family, and that Bokemeier even came to his wedding. Per r y sa id he ad m i red Bokemeier. “It was the demand for excellence, but also the way that he created a family atmosphere and fostered these friendships that have lasted through all these years,” Per-

ry said. Scott Hilliard, a former graduate and teaching assistant for Bokemeier in the early 2000s who is now working at Deloitte, said that Bokemeier made a profound difference in his life and continued to do that even after he graduated from MSU. “Dr. Bokemeier is a mentor. He’s someone that you can look to for any questions or concerns and a friendly, honest guy you can go to for anything,” Hilliard said. Bokemeier said that seeing the way in which his TAs have grown, and the recognition they have received, have been among the most rewarding experiences during his time at MSU. TEACHING PRACTICES AND PHILOSOPHY The professor said much of his teaching philosophy stems from one thought-provoking quotation: “Education is a journey, not a destination.” Although he is unsure who the author of the passage is, he said he persistently drives that message home to his students. “I’ve had some young audiences when they’re just graduating from college and I say to them, ‘If you think you’re done

studying now, if you’re thinking you’re done learning now, how unfortunate that would be to have a career where you’re done learning now. Learning is always something to look forward to,’” he said.

“I’m going to miss going to work. But, I mean, I’ve always enjoyed the campus, the atmosphere that’s here and this community.” Charles Bokemeier, accounting professor

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Bokemeier said that’s what he appreciates about the campus community — that there’s a constant effort to see what is new and changing, and how to integrate that change and make things better. THE NEXT STEP Bokemeier said he plans to move to Colorado with his wife, where they can be closer to their grandchildren. As a true Spartan fan, he said he is going to miss going to the sporting events, and not

to also miss the beauty of the campus. “I’m going to miss going to work. But, I mean I’ve always enjoyed the campus, the atmosphere that’s here and this community,” he said.

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Teacher of the Year award from the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. Additionally, he has won numerous research grant awards and written a number of research publications. Bokemeier said he enjoys helping young people learn things that are valuable for their future and career. He added that he is always excited about coming to work, and that he tries to bring that energy to the classroom. Sue Convery, a close colleague of Bokemeier and a fellow accounting professor for undergraduates, said she admired how well Bokemeier balances teaching for undergraduates with teaching students pursuing an MBA. "(The weekend MBA program) is a completely different set of students, and yet he’s equally able to teach fundamental accounting issues at their level and win awards for that,” Convery said. “That’s hard to do.”

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Eaton Rapids resident Carolyn Sayer signs the rock on Farm Lane in memory of her granddaughter Lacey Holsworth Wednesday. “She was a very special little girl,” Sayer said. “We miss her terribly but she’s in heaven with Jesus now.” PHOTO: KELSEY FELDPAUSCH

BY MEAGAN BECK MBECK@STATENEWS.COM

Just more than a year has passed since Lacey Holsworth, known as “Princess Lacey,” died after her battle with cancer. The story of the little girl, who befriended basketball player Adreian Payne last year, gained recognition across the country. Though she is gone, she’s definitely not forgotten by those in the MSU community. On Tuesday night, kinesiology seniors Connor Sexton, Danielle Bott and others painted the rock on Farm Lane in her memory. After Lacey died April 8 last year, Bott organized and painted the Rock, which sparked the viral campaign. “It started off as a few of my friends (wanting to paint the rock), and then all of a sudden people were asking if we needed help,” Bott said. This year, the rock was painted with the URL to the “Princess Lacey’s Legacy” website, the hashtag “#LoveLikeLacey” and Twitter account “@Support_Lacey” with the goal to spread awareness of her foundation, which was started by her parents. Bott said Sexton approached her with the desire to do something to help raise awareness for her cause. “I think for me, I might not be able to help in big mon-

etary ways,” Bott said “But that small reminder of what we’re going through on campus is nothing compared to what some kids are going through is just as impactful.” Through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, of which Sexton is a member, followed the tradition of the rock by guarding it to ensure it was not painted over. Finance freshman Tyler Houtstra said they wanted to make sure the rock was ready for people to sign Wednesday. “It would be a real bummer if people came out to sign it and there was something completely different there,” Houtstra said. “The only way they would paint over that is if they didn’t give it a second thought to read it.” The fraternity was not specifically raising money for the cause “Princess Lacey’s Legacy” but instead was helping Sexton with the cause. All day on Wednesday students, friends and family members of Lacey came out to sign the rock and leave messages for Lacey. Among those were two of Lacey’s grandparents, Bonnie and Ed Holsworth from St. Johns. Ed Holsworth said seeing the memorial for Lacey was very special to them since they never expected her story to go viral. “She was the sweetest little thing, just a joyful little girl,” Bonnie Holsworth said. “We know we’ll see her again.”

MSU sends out routine red water alerts, assures odd coloring is not harmful The coming of spring means warm weather, increased rainfall and, at MSU, the routine inconvenience of red water. Every spring, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities performs routine maintenance which involves flushing any solids out of the piping system. Robert Ellerhorst, director of utilities with IPF, said this is done in the spring when the ground thaws so the water can be re-absorbed into the ground. “The red water is caused by dissolved iron from the ground water turning to solids during withdrawal and pumping operations,” Ellerhorst said. While drinking and bathing in the water is safe, peo-

ple using laundry facilities on campus should be wary of their clothes becoming discolored during this time. Kevin Rogers, a second year law student, said he feels uncomfortable washing any of his white clothes while the maintenance is being performed. “I think the most frustrating part of the red water alert is having to avoid washing my white laundry for an entire month,” Rogers said. “I can manage it if I have notice, but this year, the alert was given two days after the flushing had already started.” IPF began flushing the well mains on March 30 and will continue until April 30. — MEAGAN BECK

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East Lansing’s Spartan Corner acts as a resource for greek life The store has been providing merchandise to sororities and fraternities since 1992 and personalizes clothing and merhandise with embroidery, fabric or heat seal letters BY LAUREN OWINGS LOWINGS@STATENEWS.COM

Since 1992 Spartan Corner has been providing a wide variety of greek merchandise for students in the East Lansing area. But their reach goes far beyond East Lansing. Connie Harper, the store manager, said Spartan Corner serves over 80 fraternities and sororities in the mid-Michigan area. This wide range, as well as the fact that they are locally owned and operated, is what has kept Spartan Corner in business for the past 23 years it’s been running. “The personalized service we offer makes us stand apart from the rest,” Harper said. Engineering freshman and Kappa Delta member Mariah King said Spartan Corner is the first place she would go to get greek apparel. “When I first joined Kappa Delta, I would always stop there, which would result in me getting something because I was excited,” King said. King has bought both a hoodie and a T-shirt custom made, as well as the items to make her big-little paddle and several knick-knacks. “They were super quick and dependable when I customized my two items,” King said. “They even let me know when it was halfway done.” She said Spartan Corner’s popularity is due in part to its convenient location across from the Union. Students don’t have to go out of the way, or wait for orders to go through. “I don’t know many other places here in East Lansing where I would go to get something like that,” King said. Advertising junior and Gamma Phi Beta member Spencer Taylor said she visited Spartan Corner frequently as a freshman and now she goes about twice a year. Taylor said the store is unique because of its outstanding customer service. “The sweatshirts are not inexpensive, so it’s nice that they take the time with you to set up different color possibilities and patterns,” Taylor said. Harper said some of their customers visit week-

Panhellenic council member and marketing junior Lesley Harrington centers Chi Omega greek letters on a pocket Thursday during her shift at Spartan Corner 103 E. Grand River Rd. in East Lansing. Harrington said that students from other schools, such as Central Michigan University order from their store, because it is hard to find the greek items anywhere else in Michigan. PHOTO: ERIN HAMPTON

ly, while others, such as Taylor, come only twice a year. Students can buy anything from pens to glassware to flags, though Spartan Corner is most well known for its custom clothing. Harper said they stock many blank sweatshirts,

T-shirts, tanks and totes that can be personalized with fabric, embroidery or heat seal letters. Harper said the busiest time of year for Spartan Corner is in the fall, when new members are joining fraternities and sororities and are looking to buy greek apparel.

Fraternity and sorority members old and new can come to Spartan Corner for a wide variety of greek merchandise. But the store doesn’t just appeal to sorority and fraternity members — there is also a selection of general MSU apparel for non-greek Spartans.

Student band Young Floods to attend UAB’s Battle of the Bands BY ZOË SCHUBOT ZSCHUBOT@STATENEWS.COM

Though they are no strangers to the stage, for first-time competitors Young Floods, this Friday’s Battle of the Bands brings a new kind of performance. “This is our first time gigging that kind of thing. We’ve done quite a few shows recently so we feel pretty experienced, not like super experienced, but we’re not really sure what to expect from the competition,” social relations and policy sophomore Devin Young said. The Battle of the Bands is an event that has been going on for quite a few years at MSU, according to University Activities Board music director and political science senior Emily

Fenger. The event will feature approximately nine bands, each of which contains at least one MSU student. Young Floods is unique in that only half of its members attend MSU. “We’ve got a really interesting group because three of us are here and three of us are at U of M,” Young said. In terms of how their spread-out members manage rehearsal schedules, Young and his bandmate, computer engineering sophomore Alex Olivero, said organizing rehearsals isn’t always easy. Six members spread out over two cities, combined with hectic college schedules, can make for trouble coordinating time to prac-

tice together. The band members have learned how to utilize the time they are able to spend together. However, Young said they know when it’s time to put their noses to the grindstone and get back to work. “When we have an opportunity to get together and really get a lot of stuff done, we really take advantage of that,” Young said. While they aren’t completely certain what to expect going into this Friday’s competition, both Olivero and Young look forward to the opportunity to continue to perform in front of an audience. “When we listen to our music there (are) parts where I could see myself dancing or having a good time and looking out into a crowd T H U RS DAY, AP RI L 9, 2 01 5

and seeing the audience moving to those same parts that I had kind of imagined they would,” Young said. “It’s pretty cool.” But while they look forward to getting the chance to engage with an audience, the members of Young Floods are also very aware of what winning the competition could mean for their band. “There (are) 10 hours of recording if you win, and we’ve recently been doing some recording with a friend of ours that runs his own kind of recording thing, but it’s not on that scale of professional recording,” Young said. “We’re excited to play as much as possible, but also I think that winning something based on something that you’ve created would be really rewarding.” TH E STATE N E WS

Sports Tom Izzo: ‘I got to do a better job of coaching’ Izzo wasn’t interested in blaming the officials following MSU’s loss to Duke in last weekend’s Final Four BY OMARI SANKOFA II OSANKOFA@STATENEWS.COM

After watching MSU get dismantled by Duke in the Final Four last Saturday, head coach Tom Izzo said he might have to adjust his coaching approach moving forward. The Blue Devils attempted 37 free throws to MSU’s 16. The disparity mostly resulted from Duke’s superior athleticism and ability to get to the rim. The Spartans lacked defenders who could keep up with freshman center Jahlil Okafor and freshman forward Justise Winslow, who combined for 37 points and 15 rebounds. Four Spartans had four fouls at the end of the game and three had three fouls. Foul trouble limited the Spartans in the second half, and they went on to lose 81-61. “The foul trouble, I got to do a better job of coaching,” Izzo said. “It’s the way it’s going to be called. I got to do a better job of recruiting because I’m just going to get guys that can drive. That’s the way the game has changed.” In 2013, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel changed several rules to open up offensive freedom on the court and encourage scoring. While the rule change has helped some

players score at a higher rate, “offensive freedom” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Saturday’s game. “I think it’s just a drive and get fouled,” Izzo said. Izzo said before the rule changes teams were allowed to play “smash mouth basketball,” something teams can’t do anymore “I don’t think anybody wants to see the best players on the bench,” he said. “I mean, I don’t blame the officials. I blame me. I’m on the board. It’s not as much fun to coach when you’re constantly telling guys, ‘Don’t touch them, don’t move.’” Izzo added that the Spartans are mostly responsible for the loss, citing poor shot selection, poor transition defense and turnovers. Yet, free throws were still a factor in the end result. “They didn’t turn the ball over, the officials or the rules,” Izzo said. “They didn’t take bad shots. That was us. We did. “As proud as I am of my team, I’m disappointed about that. That’s just the way it is. I’m not wired real good to say that we did everything right and Duke just played good. Duke played good, Michigan State didn’t play good. There are reasons both ways.”

Head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a foul called on the Spartans April 4, during the semi-final game of the NCAA Tournament in the Final Four round at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Spartans were defeated by the Blue Devils, 81-61. PHOTO: ERIN HAMPTON

A look at key players for the 2015-2016 Spartans BY JOHN NEIDHART JNEIDHART@STATENEWS.COM

Just a few days removed from the end of MSU’s basketball season, it’s difficult to not look ahead and see the possibilities that lie ahead. MSU will lose two of its top three scorers from this season, senior guard Travis Trice and senior forward Branden Dawson, but junior guard Eron Harris will be eligible next season. The Spartans will also usher in three new freshmen — forward Deyonta Davis, guard Matt McQuaid and guard Kyle Ahrens. There could be a healthy competition for minutes at both the forward and shooting guard position, and in general, MSU should have plenty of depth next season. As far as the offseason goes, head coach Tom Izzo said he will try to do a better job of figuring things out collectively with his team. Last year, the players did more on their own, but this year, “It’s gonna be me and them and all of us together and see what we can do,” Izzo said.

each year he’s been at MSU, and as a senior he’ll once again be relied upon to do it all for this team. He improved his jump shot this year, and if he can have one more successful offseason, Valentine could be a first team AllBig Ten level performer next season. LOURAWLS “TUM TUM” NAIRN JR. GUARD Make no mistake about it, this will be Nairn and Valentine’s team next season. The freshman guard started for the Spartans throughout their Big Ten and NCAA Tournament runs, and this experience should do wonders for him next year. Nairn said he is a man on a mission to win a national title. His speed in transition is exactly what Izzo wants from his point guard, and Nairn also has showed poise and maturity with the ball in his hands. If he can improve his jumper, Nairn could become a much more dangerous offensive weapon.

DENZEL VALENTINE GUARD Valentine is expected to be Batman next year, according to Izzo, and Nairn will be his Robin. Valentine’s numbers have steadily increased

ERON HARRIS GUARD After transferring from West Virginia and sitting out this season, Harris could become a go-to scorer next year. He can get to the basket, something MSU desperately missed this year. At West Virginia, he averaged 17.2 points

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per game as a sophomore, and on the practice team this year he often emulated the best player on whichever team MSU was preparing for. MATT COSTELLO FORWARD Costello will probably have knee surgery soon, according to Izzo, but the specific reason was not addressed. He was, however, battling tendinitis in recent weeks. Although he came off the bench, Costello was MSU’s most impactful forward and averaged 7.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. With the departure of Dawson, Costello will be expected to boost his rebounding output next season. BRYN FORBES GUARD Forbes cemented his importance as a sharpshooter in MSU’s Elite Eight win against Louisville. He steadily improved his defense over the season as well, but as a senior next year he will need to kick it up another notch. GAVIN SCHILLING FORWARD Schilling showed signs of improvement early in the year, revealing quicker footwork and a jump-hook on the offensive end. He hit a wall

toward the middle of the season, however, and often picked up more fouls than points the rest of the year. He’ll have an offseason to get his mind right again but fighting for minutes in the post will be a challenge next year. DEYONTA DAVIS FORWARD The McDonald’s All-American and Muskegon product will have a chance to be a starter next season. Talent wise, he’s one of the top recruits to come to MSU in recent years and will join Costello as the only other Mr. Basketball winner from Michigan on the roster. At 6 feet 9 inches, Davis adds length to the forward position and could potentially blossom into a star. JAVON BESS FORWARD Injuries derailed his freshman year, but as Izzo stressed the importance of getting a guy who can drive the ball and draw a foul, Bess could very well fill that role next season. He’s a gritty defender as well and could fill the absence left by Dawson. Assuming he recovers well in the offseason, Bess could become the player he showed signs of this year.

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MSU faces the Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown BY MATTHEW ARGILLANDER MARGILLANDER@STATENEWS.COM

As the school year draws to a close and the weather begins to break, people can go outside again after a relatively cold winter. Today marks one of those first chances to get out and enjoy the changing of the seasons. The ninth annual Crosstown Showdown, a baseball game between MSU and the Lansing Lugnuts, the Class A Toronto Blue Jays minor league affiliate, will be held tonight. The game is at 7:05 p.m. at Cooley Law School Stadium in downtown Lansing. “It’s a blast. It’s a lot of fun,” senior infielder Ryan Richardson said. A lot of people come out and we get to play against a minor league team which is always fun and a challenge in itself, and they’re always competitive. It’s a good time for us to get to experience a pro atmosphere.” The game usually draws a pretty big crowd. The 2012 game drew a then-stadium record of 12,997 fans. “It’s a fun night, getting to play in front of (10,000) to 13,000 people,” head coach Jake Boss Jr. said. “(It) is a thrill for our guys and they can take that and tell their kids and grandkids someday.” It is also a chance for the Spartan baseball players to square off against professionals and have a chance to see what they do. “We approach it as a learning experience. We

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go in every year saying let’s keep an eye out for maybe some things that these guys do differently from what we do,” Boss said. “We try to get there early and watch their batting practice and (watch them) work out a little bit and get an idea of how they do things.” It is a good chance for the Spartans to take a break from the grind of the regular season and have fun. The Lugnuts lead the all-time series 6-2 over MSU, with the Spartans’ last win coming in 2011. Last year the Lugnuts edged out MSU, 3-2. “It’s good for us because we catch a break outside of the season,” senior outfielder Anthony Cheky said. “You get to have fun and go out there (and) showcase your skills against good competition.” A three-year extension of the popular game was agreed upon in 2012 and now that agreement is in its last year. Boss is hoping the game will continue to be played. “I don’t deal with any of the contractual issues of the game. I hope we continue to play it,” Boss said. “I think it’s a highlight of our schedule.” Cheky is hoping the team can ride its momentum built from a recent three-game sweep of Oregon into the Crosstown Showdown and break their losing streak. “(I expect) a win. I hope a win will come with it, we’re playing well right now and it would be nice to get a win against the Lugnuts,” Cheky said.

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Men’s tennis looks to take next step as a program BY ZACH LIBBY ZLIBBY@STATENEWS.COM

The MSU men’s tennis team concludes their regular season schedule with five straight matches against unranked opponents, following back-to-back losses against teams ranked in the top 25. After knocking off No. 54 ranked Iowa on the road at the end of March, the Spartans dropped two in East Lansing to No. 24 Northwestern and No. 3 Illinois, failing to score more than one set in both contests. Before their weekly practice Tuesday, head coach Gene Orlando said his team can’t measure where they are at the end of a tough loss and re-evaluating can only happen at the end of the season. “Obviously (we’ve had) two quality teams that we faced,” Orlando said. “I felt like we were in each match,

but what separates us from a top 25 program is finishing. We played a great schedule and had some great opportunities, but we still have to close.” Holding on to a record of 2-4 in the Big Ten, MSU will have a smoother road toward breaking the .500 mark as they take on the lesser half of the Big Ten. It may sound disappointing on paper, but three of their losses came from teams ranked higher than No. 12 in the nation. “The conference is always strong. It’s one of the top in the country,” Orlando said. “We have a lot of representation in the top 25, and it comes down to programs like ourselves to solidify and strengthen our conference.” Recuperating before Wednesday will be key for the Spartans, who are preparing to take on their in-state rivals, U-M, for the first time this

season. U-M has won three games while dropping 14. The Wolverines have been victorious in the previous two meetings between the programs, both with a 4-3 score. “We know that it’s going to be another battle,” Orlando said. “They’re going to give their A game, and we know that we have to be ready, but we’re excited about playing them at home and getting another opportunity to play a good team.” Orlando said that U-M isn’t experiencing the type of season they were anticipating, but they’re still going to have a lot of fight in them come Wednesday. “I know that they’re more of an injured animal ready to fight,” Orlando said. “And since … we’re MSU, they’re going to bring their A game regardless of how they’re feeling.”

Freshman Jasper Koenen receives feedback from head coach Gene Orlando Feb. 19 after a doubles match against Memphis at the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility, 3571 East Mount Hope Ave, Lansing. PHOTO: KENNEDY THATCH

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