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TITLE IX SETS NEW ASSAULT GUIDELINES By Olivia Dimmer odimmer@statenews.com The State News nn
On April 29, the federal government released new guidelines clarifying how universities should respond to complaints of sexual harassment. The U.S Department of Education released an extensive question-and-answer document two weeks ago regarding the protections students are afforded under Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs or activities
that receive federal funding. The document specifically included LGBT students as protected under Title IX for the first time, as well as undocumented students. “For far too long, the incentives to prevent and respond to sexual violence have gone in the wrong direction at schools and on college campuses,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a statement. “As interpreted and enforced by the department, Title IX and other federal laws are changing these incentives to put an end to rape-per-
missive cultures and campus cultures that tolerate sexual assault.” The new guidance and the public release of all U.S. universities under investigation is a part of a widespread effort to minimize sexual harassment and assault on college campuses. An Uncertain Change Although the document titled “Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence” was released at the end of last month, many university officials are still uncertain what the new clarifications on sexual harassment
enforcement will mean. MSU Title IX Coordinator Paulette Granberry Russell , who is tasked with ensuring MSU complies with the federal law mandating university investigations, said she’s not yet sure how the new clarifications will affect MSU — mostly because she has yet to do a “careful reading” of the document as of Thursday, May 8. MSU Spokesman Jason Cody said since the new guidance elaborates further on the “Dear Colleague” letter released by the U.S. Department of Education in 2011, careful comparison will be need-
“For far too long, the incentives to prevent and respond to sexual violence have gone in the wrong direction at schools and on college campuses.” Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
ed to ensure MSU is following all guidelines. “MSU is reviewing the details of the FAQ as well as the recent White House Task Force report that provides additional recommendations,” Cody said in an email. “The university has consistently worked with its governance system and the Department of Education to ensure that its process for responding to sexual violence is consistent with ... guidance to institutions of higher education. We are not in a See ASSAULT on page 2 u
Summer construction slams east lansing Spartan Stadium, West Circle among construction sites By Melanie Brender mbrender@statenews.com The State News nn
A s t he old adage goes, the state of Michigan has two seasons — winter and construction. With beds of orange barrels sprouting in the streets and the sounds of bulldozers in the air, construction season has officially begun on MSU’s campus. MSU Infrastructure Plan-
ning and Facilities, or IPF, representative Will Whelton said two of the biggest campus projects this summer are the Spartan Stadium and West Circle Neighborhood renovations. According to the IPF website, t he t wo -level, 55,000-square-foot addition to the north side of Spartan Stadium will be completed in August. Due to the construction, the river trail is closed on the Red Cedar River’s south side
between the Sparty statue and Wells Hall. The construction was originally scheduled during Fall 2013 but was delayed. “The Spartan Stadium work will be most visible (of all the construction projects) come fall,” Whelton said. There will be 16 significant construction projects on campus this summer, according to See CONSTRUCTION on page 2 u
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Charlotte, Mich., resident Mike Cousino welds chilled water lines Friday while doing construction near Landon Hall. Summer construction began May 5, and many of the projects are set to be completed by the beginning of the 2014 school year.
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Former MSU students design Swaddle-mi-Bili, a jaundice treatment product for infants By Casey Holland cholland@statenews.com The State News
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hat started as a project for a capstone engineering course earned three MSU alumni a fourth place title in an international competition early this month. Their biotech start-up company and product, called Swaddle-mi-Bili, is designed as a treatment for infant jaundice, or the yellowing of the baby’s skin. The design, which swaddles the baby, allows mothers
to hold their children during blue light phototherapy treatment. Most forms of blue light phototherapy keep the baby in the crib, making it harder for mothers to bond with their babies. After winning the undergraduate division of the Greenlight Business Model Competition in March, the Swaddle-miBili team was invited to move on to the International Business Model Competition. From May 1 to 3, A lexa Jones, Ol iver Bloom a nd Vu Hoang, then biosystems engineering seniors, went to Brigham Young University in
Provo, Utah to pitch the model for Swaddle-mi-Bili in the competition. Hoang said infant jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the infant’s blood due to liver problems. He added that too much buildup of bilirubin can become toxic and cause mental retardation and even death. After talking with nurses to get a better understanding of current treatments, most of which using blue light phototherapy to break down the bilSee JAUNDICE on page 2 u
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bwl hires emergency manager after poor response to outages By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS n n
A review team has found ineffective practices by the Lansing Board of Water and Light, or BWL, extended the power restoration process following the December ice storm outages by at least two to three days. Following this revelation, BWL announced on Wednesday several changes will be made to their emergency operations. One such change involves hiring an emergency manager, who will be tasked with fixing any shortcomings in BWL’s emergency operations and coordinating their future emergency responses. The emergency manager will also be responsible for developing a region-wide emergency collaboration. A 75-page report was released Monday by the Community Review Team, a task force appointed by Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero to review how effectively BWL handled the power outage and to recommend changes. The leader of the task force, Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniels, said although they opted to not recommend specific personnel changes within the utility, creating an emergency manager shows their initiative. “I take this as a very encouraging first step,” McDaniels
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said. “They didn’t delay implementation of the very-needed first step until they had reviewed and considered all the recommendations. They saw an obvious, immediate need.” Although some are content with the creation of an emergency manager, East Lansing resident Norman Pollack said it’s a shame the BWL officials responsible for the blunder “never had to face any kind of music for what they caused.” Pollack, who was forced from his home for four to five days during the power outage, said the way BWL officials handled the outage agitated him more than having to stay at motels and friend’s homes to keep warm. “I was more angry at what I thought I saw as the incompetency of these guys not getting emergency crews in,” Pollack said. The power outage, which affected more than 35,000 in the Lansing area, adjusted the holiday plans of many. East Lansing resident Colleen Hegg was taking care of her mother-in-law, who had recently undergone surgery, when the power went out and the temperatures indoors dipped below 40 degrees. Hegg was able to take her children and mother-in-law to relatives nearby while she and her husband stayed in their home. She said she was lucky to have family nearby, because once they realized how long the outage might last, it would have been too late to find any comfortable shelter nearby. “I don’t think we would have been able to find hotels once we realized it was more than a oneor two-day problem,” Hegg said.
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irubin, they found a treatment which would give mothers an opportunity to hold their child during the treatment process. There were 2,500 applicants narrowed down to 40 teams for the competition’s semi-finals. Jones said the various student start-ups competed using the customer validation model. Not only do they present their idea, but they also have to show how they believe customers will respond to the idea. The team gathered research and spent time talking with mothers, nursing staff and doctors to validate their product. “It’s not just saying ‘I have a business plan,’ it’s saying ‘I have a business plan, this is how I know it will work,’” Jones said. The entire process started during their senior year, when they were assigned the task of creating a better treatment for infant jaundice in thirdworld countries. From there, the team worked closely with members of Spartan Innovations, a company that helps turn MSU ideas into Michigan businesses. “One thing the undergraduate team judges were looking for equal involvement between team members,” said Amber Shinn, the marketing director at the MSU Innovation Center. “One thing I liked (about Swaddle-mi-Bili) was how well they worked together as a team.” With the competition behind them, the team members are putting their $8,000 prize to use by working on a new prototype design, getting a patent and starting FDA testing for their treatment. Hoang said he hopes to see prototype designing and getting a patent finished in a month. “If all goes well, I’d love to see this used in hospitals all over the U.S.,” he said.
position yet as we undergo this review to determine if changes are necessary in our policy or procedures.” Although MSU does not have a policy addressing undocumented student rights, MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy protects LGBT students, regardless of gender expression and identity. Since MSU LGBT students are already covered under the current policy, Granberry Russell said she doesn’t expect much adjustment regarding that policy. “Our procedures and policy address sexual harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and acknowledge samesex violence and assault,” Granberry Russell said. “It’s not simply male-to-female or female-to-male.” MSU LBGT Resource Center Program Media Assistant Zoe Steinfield said the resource center isn’t sure how the new rights will affect LGBT students and is
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an IPF release. A number of these projects take place in the West Circle area. These include dining renovations to Landon Hall, steam tunnel replacements, water main improvements and piping system changes. Portions of West Circle Drive and Auditorium Road also will be closed through summer. Auditorium Road will be closed to northbound traffic on West Circle Drive from midJuly to Aug. 16.
waiting to see what clarification comes from the American Civil Liberties Union, which called for a further explanation on the rights of LGBT students in federally-funded universities. But while MSU officials and the LBGT Resource Center wait to find out what the new guidance will mean for future handling of sexual harassment cases, MSU is still under investigation for three separate sexual harassment cases, dating back to 2010. Under investigation MSU is not alone in being scrutinized by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The office released a complete list of the 55 U.S. universities whose handling of sexual harassment claims are under investigation. Among them are MSU, University of Michigan, Harvard, Dartmouth, Princeton, and the University of California–Berkeley. “This release is consistent with the department’s commitment to improving communication with survivors, parents, school administrators, faculty and the public, and by making Title IX enforcement efforts much more transparent,” Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls Valerie Jarrett said in a conference call with Whelton said IPF purposely schedules major construction projects in the summer, when there are fewer students on campus. “They try their best,” MSU psychology senior Deon Campbell said of IPF. “I feel like they can shrink the construction zones, but then again I don’t know how they would or if they’re able to.” MSU dietetics senior Kayleigh Delaney said the sum-
mer construction hasn’t affected any of her commutes thus far. Delaney is a residential adviser at Bailey Hall. While she has a car on campus, she does not use it frequently. By walking instead of driving, the construction does not affect her very much. “I didn’t know there was construction on West Circle until I walked to the Union (Saturday),” Delaney said.
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reporters. MSU’s appearance on the list does not mean the university was found in violation of any law, but it does shed national light on an investigation that was kept in the dark for nearly four years. MSU is making efforts to educate students both incoming and current by rolling out new sexual assault orientation videos and launching sexual assault awareness campaigns. In the meantime, the federal investigation conducted by the Office of Civil Rights into MSU’s mishandling of sexual harassment cases will continue. For the federal government, the clarifications are part of a broader effort to change campus culture. “This report will provide a helpful roadmap for campuses and all of us to follow as we move towards a future free of sexual assault,” Jarrett said. “It’s an important step forward and we look forward to working with colleges. “Because this challenge is one that is going to require everybody’s participation. Because it’s not just a matter of passing laws or assuring regulations, it’s a matter of changing a culture,” she said.
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ists serve as role models and inspiration for all artists in the city,� Goddeeris said.
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On May 5, East Lansing began accepting applications for a new series of art installations for the downtown area — where students and residents will lock up their bikes. The artists chosen for the project will be tasked with creating “artistic bike racks� to serve as both a piece of art and also a functioning bike rack. The city has plans to comm i ssion f ive bi ke rac k s, according to East Lansing communications coordinator Ami Van Antwerp. “A lot of times people think of art in a museum or a sculpture ... but to have art that is usable really presents art in a different form,� city council member Diane Goddeeris said. “It’s not just something that you’re looking at, but something that you are using.� The project will also hire local artists for the project. Out of the five artists chosen, three of them are from the local area. “It inspires young artists in our community... these art-
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While the racks will introduce a unique, locally created art piece to the streets of East Lansing, some residents are worried about the costs of the project.
“We have bike racks and art is ver y important, but $20,000 dollars is a lot of money,� said physics and advanced math junior Elizabeth Drueke. According to a statement from the city, the bike racks are funded by the $10,000 Public A r t for Communities Grant f rom the Lansing Economic A rea Partnership (LEAP), which will be matched by the city for a total of $20,000 spent on the five racks. According to the East Lansing code of ordinances, the Arts Commission “may be appropriated each year by the city council an amount equal to one-tenth of one percent of the City of East Lansing general fund.� The general fund, the city’s main financial resource, is about $31.5 million for fiscal year 2014. This puts the Arts Commission’s public arts budget at about $31,500. For comparison, the city spends $77,300 on Social Services Support. “I think the arts are important, but I also believe other things are important as well,� said Drueke. “We just need to find a balance.�
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“I went into a particular store in Eastwood Towne Center with a friend just to look around. In most stores, customers are greeted the instant they walk through the doors. Yeah, most stores.”
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can remember cutting out construction paper hearts and scrawling swirly inscriptions on “one free hug” coupons. On Sunday, many people treated their mothers and grandmothers to a variety of cards, flowers or other gestures of appreciation in celebration of the holiday. But for people like me, there wasn’t occasion to give flowers and no big, too-tight hugs to share. Mother’s Day feels different when the word “mom” doesn’t have a warm home in your mind. My sisters and I don’t have the option of honoring our mother. Due to a creaky staircase of poor choices, there isn’t a mother for me to celebrate. My father wasn’t in the picture for most of my life and before I reached the age of 17, my mother
chose a life without her children. As a little girl, it was fun to reverse roles with my mother for a day. My sisters and I conjured all sorts of messes in the kitchen to make her a Mother’s Day breakfast, served in bed for good measure. Although that practice hasn’t been familiar in years, I can’t find a reason not to give thanks for mothers out there on the holiday. Now, my sisters and I spend Mother’s Day reflecting on the cards we were dealt with our parents. But mostly, we’ve begun to appreciate the help we give each other. I’ve learned that you can receive the same kind of care and experience from friends, mentors and other family members. I enjoy spending time with the parents of my close friends.
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Even tagging along on a trip to take their parents the grocery store with a friend for granted because at least they are there and her mother is comforting. The hardest part about show- to bother you. Having appreciation for other peo- ing to spend the last few ple’s parents is hearing my years without either parent to lean on has taught friends say, “Why reporter me to be understandare you so nice to ing when it comes to my mom? She’s so the guidance given annoying!” by much older adults. I laug h a long I know it is annoybecause I can undering to be asked an stand and of course, onslaught of quesparents can have tions from your parquite a reputation ents — do you have for being irritating. homework? Are you But it still creates an Sierra lay still dating your boyuneasy feeling in the slay@statenews.com friend? What are you pit of my stomach. People who were born to spending your money on? But at unfit mothers or who have lost least they care enough to ask. To have that kind of love for their mother due to other factors learn to miss those nag- another person and to remember to think about them is an ging familiarities. It’s hard to watch people admirable quality. It doesn’t
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have to be Mother or Father’s Day to appreciate it. Three things I’ve learned while watching friends and coworkers navigate relationships with their parents: 1) Your parents tell you to do things such as drive safely because they worry, not to bug you. Enough said. 2) Foster the differences. If you argue with your parents, take what you can from the points being shared (at various volumes) between you and use
them to move forward. 3) Remember, like many passing ships in our lives, they won’t be around forever. Most of all, try to be patient with nagging parents – at least you have them there to bug you. Making your way through life without anyone to call mom and dad can be hard, but I know there are others out there who know the feeling. Sierra Lay is a State News reporter. Reach her at slay@statenews.com.
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those feelings because it’s totally normal to be upset. But please, don’t demonize the person who was honest about their feelings towards you. A girl doesn’t owe you their affection just because you’re a nice guy. To those unfamiliar with the Going to the Internet or to your term, the “friend zone” is a hypo- mutual friends to complain about thetical situation in which a per- being friend zoned isn’t a healthy way to handle how son wants to remain Opinion Editor you feel, and it may friends with somedamage your relationon e w h o w ou l d ship with that person. much rather have a I understand it ’s romantic relationhard to be mature ship with them. about a situation like Being “f riend t h is, when you’ve zoned” is, in today’s f inally built up youth, seen as a enough courage to tell terrible fate. More the person you like of te n t h a n n ot , Emily jenks about how you feel, women are seen as ejenks@statenews.com only to be crushed the ones who lure men into the friend zone, even when they say they’re not interthough it can happen either way. ested. But what other options are There seems to be a belief that there? Because if they don’t like some girls are heartless, tell- you, there’s a good chance they ing perfectly good guys they are won’t change their minds. I’ve been that person who wrote unworthy of their affections. It makes sense. We grew up a guy off as a cocky scumbag for in a society where, in pop cul- wanting to be just friends. I wish ture, femme fatales seduce even I hadn’t, because I lost a good the most cun- friend in the process and I regret ning men (think it to this day. I moved on, but our James Bond in friendship didn’t. There is too much negative “Thunderball”) for t hei r ow n attention towards women on this personal gain. topic when there isn’t any way to And it goes back reject someone without hurting to ancient story- them. And men put other womIs it really telling. In Greek en in the friend zone all the time. Is it really that terrible, though, mythology, the that Sirens are beau- to be told by the object of your terrible, tif ul creatures affections that they still want you though, to who lured sailors in their life? Perhaps not in the the sea with way you want to be part of their be told by t on hei r beaut i f u l life, but at least they still apprethe object voices, eventually ciate you. It’s a double-edged sword. On causing the sailof your ors to crash and the one hand, that person enjoys affections sink their ships. your company and still wants to that they Medieval folklore be around you. On the other, the of the succu- rejection’s going to sting pretty still want tells bus, who lured much every moment you spend you in men into her bed with them. So would it be betto suck the life ter to just cut ties? But then you their lose a friendship. There’s really no out of them. life?” There are also way to win, so you have to decide plenty of movies what you can handle. If you can’t and TV shows where a nerdy guy be friends without the underlybreaks out of the friend zone and ing resentment, consider if that gets the girl. Like “There’s Some- friendship is worth the continuthing About Mary” with Ben Still- al ill feelings. Just remember, it isn’t a queser. “Just Friends” with Ryan Reynolds. Zach Braff in “Scrubs.” Even tion of worthiness or unworthiRon Stoppable in “Kim Possible.” ness. That’s not how attraction I love all these films and shows, works, and no can really say how as well as the characters in them, it does work because no one can but I think this could give some help who they’re attracted to. Guys (and girls), if someone guys the wrong idea: that if they keep trying hard enough, the girl tells you they want to be “just they want will automatically like friends,” obviously you’re not going to be happy about it. But them back. I’m a sucker for cliches, but life do your best to lick your wounds isn’t a movie. There aren’t themes and move on. Their feelings could change or underlying plot motives, and the nerdy guy doesn’t always get over time, yes, but pining after the hot girl. Being able to under- someone who’s denied you and stand that and move past rejec- expecting them to change their tion will make you feel better, and mind could close doors on other people who could make you hapmake you a better person for it. I’ve both friend-zoned and been py — maybe even someone you’ve friend-zoned. It sucks on both friend zoned. Emily Jenks is the Opinion Ediends, and I’m not here to deny anyone’s pain when they’ve been tor at The State News. Reach her rejected. Give yourself time to feel at ejenks@statenews.com.
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“MSU student convicted after participation in Cedar Village revelry” Good. Let his actions teach others not to tarnish the reputation of our alma mater. The guy was holding a torch - his lawyer must have been a buffoon to not push him to accept a plea deal. What other evidence did they need to identify him and prove he was associated with the riots?
I definitely think some of those arrested are getting a raw deal, but come on. That picture alone makes his guilt pretty clear. agreed, in response to Matt, May 1
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Right: From left, East Lansing resident and alumnus Ryan Bennett, East Lansing resident and alumna Anna Morreale, and theatre and music composition senior Mark Schenfisch perform May 9, 2014, at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. The three were performing “The Application Process,” a piece written by Ann Arbor, Mich., resident Hanel Baveja as part of the 18th Young Playwrights Festival. Below: Acting senior Mack Hamilton performs during a dress rehearsal with theatre senior Sarah Matthews on May 9, 2014, at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. Hamilton, performing as Peter, and Matthews, performing as Margaret, were rehearsing “Love by Chance,” written by Williamston High School student Marisa Sundin as part of the 18th Young Playwrights Festival. All photos by Danyelle morrow / The State News
At festival, young writers’ plays made real on stage By Sierra Lay slay@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
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pply i ng to college, falling in love, even murder — these are just a few of the themes explored by six teenage finalists Saturday afternoon in the 18th annual Young Playwrights Festival at the Wharton Center. P r o duc e d b y t he M SU Department of Theatre, the festival features short plays written by Michigan high school students. After the six finalists were
school seniors going through the ordeal of applying for college, reaching understanding along the way. Baveja, who is a finalist for the third year in a row, said she loves to see her work on stage.
selected, their scripts were produced while they collaborated with playwright mentors and directors. Some of MSU’s own theatre students brought the plays to life. Each young playwright had a message to convey through their piece, giving way to audience reactions ranging from shock to outright laughter. The plays contained a range of elements including dark comedy, murder, love and anger. Finalist from Huron High School, Hanel Baveja, wanted to highlight the ability of people to reflect on their own lives and the idea of making other people comfortable. Her story, called “The Application Process,” depicted three high
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“When (my play) came alive, it was like I had forgotten I had written it.” Marisa Sundin, Finalist
“Writing a story is one thing, but when a play is on stage it is in its optimal form,” Baveja said.
Okemos High School finalist Max Doyle, who wrote “Once More, With Feeling,” said he was anxious to see how the audience reacted to his dark play, which was about a girl who couldn’t feel pain. “I was so nervous,” Doyle said. ”(The director) made some decisions I wouldn’t have made.” Okemos High School resident and audience member Drew Kilpela said that Doyle’s play was funny because it was absurd. He said it was a completely different experience to watch the play fleshed out on stage. Williamston High School finalist Marisa Sundin said her goal was to bring the audience to the edge and then push them
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to see what the director and actors did with her words. “I wish I could have been in it,” Sundin said. “I wish I could have played both characters.” Chairperson of the MSU Department of Theatre Kirk Domer said the festival promotes the importance of education in the arts. “It’s giving voice to young artists,” Domer said.
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Junior first baseman Ryan Krill tags out Nebraska infielder Steven Reveles on Sunday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field. The Cornhuskers defeated the Spartans, 4-1. Corey damocles / The State News
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On May 11, the Spartans took the field for their second game against the Nebraska Huskers on senior night. Before the game, the crowd cheered loudly as the seniors took the field with their families. However most of the cheers were silenced throughout the game, when the Spartans lost to the Huskers, 4-1. “Everybody’s frustrated,” head coach Jake Boss Jr. said after the game. “(Nebraska) is a good ball club ... the margin for error is very slim against a good ball club.” The game started on a defensive note with no hits from either team in the first inning. In the second inning, a swing off the bat of Nebraska second baseman Pat Kelly landed the Huskers their first hit, which was immediately followed by another hit from right fielder Austin Darby.
A sacrifice bunt by Nebraska first baseman Blake Headley advanced both runners into scoring position and shortstop Steven Reveles hit an RBI to make the score 1-0, Nebraska. The Spartans took control of the third inning, shutting down Nebraska’s lineup with three up and three down. MSU retaliated strong in the batter’s box in the bottom of the third. A long fly ball by junior shortstop Ryan Richardson put him on second base. After advancing to third from a groundout by freshman second baseman Johnny Nate, sophomore third baseman Justin Hovis hit a high fly ball, allowing Richardson to score and tie the game, 1-1. The Spartans and Huskers continued the defensive battle, with neither team allowing runs in the fourth or fifth innings. In the sixth inning, Nebraska third baseman Jake Placzek was walked by right-hander sophomore Justin Alleman. This set the Huskers up for a two-run homer
by left fielder Michael Pritchard to put Nebraska up two runs to the Spartans. In the bottom of the seventh, Spartan right fielder Jimmy Pickens was walked by Nebraska left-hander Aaron Bummer and advanced to second from a base hit by senior catcher Joel Fisher. Richardson made it to first on a fielder’s choice to third, but landed Pickens in a rundown between third and home. Pickens was eventually tagged out by Nebraska third baseman Jake Placzek and a fly out by Nate finally retired the Spartans with no runs in the seventh inning. In the final inning the Huskers increased their lead to 4-1 with a double by Reveles followed by a RBI single by designated hitter Ben Miller. The Spartans took the batter’s box in the bottom of the ninth hoping for a rally. Junior first baseman Ryan Krill was walked, but thrown out at second on a fielder’s choice. With only one player on base, Nate hit a fly out to end the game.
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