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SUPREME COURT DECLARES DOMA UNCONSTITUTIONAL By RJ Wolcott rwolcott@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS
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As lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, citizens and supporters gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday morning, justices handed down two landmark decisions that sent the crowd into cries of celebration and ignited social media across the nation. And with a decision heralded by President Barack Obama on Twitter as being, “a historic step forward for marriage equality,” media organizations and political junkies spent their early-morning hours poring over legal documents, attempting to
The cases In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court found Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, to be unconstitutional. The legislation, enacted in 1996 under former President Bill Clinton, previously established same-sex couples as being ineligible to receive the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, stating the court recognized DOMA perpetuated the unequal treatment of LGBT individuals. “DOMA is unconstitutional as
a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment,” Kennedy wrote. The court also came to a decision on California’s Proposition 8, a voter-approved constitutional amendment that prevented same-sex couples from wedding within the Golden State. Also in a 5-4 decision, the justices found proponents of the proposition were ineligible from defending the legislation, as they themselves had no personal grievances to settle, according to Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote for the majority. “No matter how deeply committed petitioners may be to
Michael Knaapen, left, and his husband John Becker, embrace outside the Supreme Court after hearing that the Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. PETE MAROVICH | MCT
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Kicking it old school Grandparents, grandchildren bond on campus during educational event By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS ■■
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here’s a different batch of students on campus this week — more than 1,000 of them. Their ages range from about 8 to 80-plus, and they parade from each class smiling ear to ear. Some are new students, some returning, and MSU welcomed them all — alumni and their grandchildren — for the eighth annual Grandparents University, or GU. The program, which began on Tuesday and ends today, offered about 100 classes taught by 125 faculty members from 16 academic units ranging in topic from dorm makeovers to caring for horses. “I think that usually kids aren’t that interested in science or subjects other than PE, but if they presented it this way, with explosions, I think they’d get hooked on it,” grandchild and Illinois resident Noah Oxer said at the Joy of Chemistry class. The class exemplified GU’s approach to education: getting the kids engaged through engaging material and hands-on activities. MSU professor Rob LaDuca taught the Joy of Chemistry and kept grandparents and grandkids learning, laughing and on the edge of their seats throughout his one-anda-half-hour science class. “Sometime within the next 30 seconds to 30 minutes, it will explode,” LaDuca said with a grin, after putting a sealed plastic bottle full of liquid nitrogen into the trash. The same liquid nitrogen he jokingly called “colder than his ex-wife.” Later the kids created green goo and a glow-sticklike fluorescent liquid that lit up the darkened hall among many “oohs” and “ahhs.” For each experiment, LaDuca explained the reaction and used the name of the element along with its household counterpart. “The professors are wonderful,” GU Event Director Kathryn Reed said. “They really make the program by bringing
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MSU alumnus John Larzelere talks to his granddaughter, Grand Rapids resident Courtney Lobbes, 12, on Wednesday at MSU Demmer Shooting Sports, Education and Training Center, 4830 E. Jolly Road, in Lansing.
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ASMSU VOTES ON FUNDING ISSUE DURING MEETING ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, voted on whether to move all funds on campus in an emergency General Assembly meeting late Wednesday night. After months without communication, the MSU Board of Trustees listed a new set of resolutions, read by Trustee Dianne Byrum, for the student government at last Friday’s meeting. With the risk of losing all of its funding looming around July 1, the end of MSU’s fiscal year, ASMSU still has time to decide whether to move all its funds on campus to maintain its reserve. Matt Franks, the student government’s public relations director, said ASMSU decided to take action and call the decision to a vote. “The ASMSU General Assembly will be meeting and voting tonight on moving all funds to on-campus accounts in alignment with the mandates outlined last Friday by the Board of Trustees,” Franks said in a statement Wednesday. Check statenews.com for the outcome of the meeting. KATIE ABDILLA
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Harbor Springs, Mich., resident Thomas West, left, and Haslett resident Bill St. John stir ice cream that was made with liquid nitrogen Tuesday at the MSUs Grandparents University Joy of Chemistry class.
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their research down to laypeople and children. We do anything we possibly can to keep the kids interested in science and the arts and humanities.” Another class, Summer Cooking for Kids, had children make a variety of easy snacks. “This is stuff you can make at home,” John Findley, event teacher and executive chef at the University Club, said. “They’re simple, but different.”
Children’s hands shot up at every opportunity to volunteer, and they cooked up trail mix with popcorn, cherries and peanuts; apple sandwiches with peanut butter, granola and chocolate sprinkles; and “gourmet s’mores” with marshmallow fluff, fudge-stripe cookies and chocolate sprinkles. “I try to inspire them to get See GRANDPARENTS on page 2 X
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From left, Ephrata, Pa., resident Arianna VanderWal, 9, and Milford, Ohio, resident Greta Wolter, 9, mix popcorn trail mix on Wednesday at the University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 Forest Road, in Lansing.
East Lansing Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday night regarding a site plan and special use permit approval for the properties at 500 Albert Ave. and 122 Division St. State Rep. Lingg Brewer, D–68th Representative District, See DOWNTOWN on page 2 X
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Police brief Orange bike stolen from Abbot Hall A bicycle was stolen from Abbot Hall between the time of 6 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday, according to MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor. The victim was a female student. The bike was a Trek bike and worth approximately $500. The bike was orange in color. There are no suspects at this time, and the incident is currently under investigation. HOLLY BARANOWSKI
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Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been charged with the first-degree murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd. Shortly after being arrested Wednesday morning at his home, the Patriots decided to release their former Pro Bowl tight end from the team. During his arraignment, Hernandez pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Even if Hernandez is telling the truth, he will still have to face five gun-related charges. According to Yahoo! Sports, Hernandez’s arrest marks the 27th NFL player arrested since February’s Super Bowl and it paints another massive black eye on the league with imagery reminiscent of the 1995 OJ Simpson trial. The news media even took to following Hernandez’s white vehicle — similar to Simpson’s infamous white Bronco chase — as Hernandez made his way to New England’s Foxboro Stadium last week. So you can say sayonara to the career of 23-year-old Hernandez, who by the way, just became a father this past November. This shocking news couldn’t have come at a worse time for New England, who are wondering if their other Pro Bowl tight end, Rob Gronkowski, ever will fully recover from his injury that has required four different surgeries to his forearm. In his third season with the Patriots, Hernandez played in 10 games and made 51 receptions for 483 yards and five touchdowns. The former Florida Gator was expected to be a popular pick up in fantasy football leagues in light of Gronkowski’s injury. Hernandez has left the Patriots organization with a huge question mark of who will contribute to the two tight-end set New England has been so accustomed to running. OMAR THABET
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upholding Proposition 8, that is not a particularized interest sufficient to create a case or controversy under Article III,� he said. Thus, the U.S. District Court’s decision in 2010 to overturn the amendment as unconstitutional was upheld, and Californians again have the right to marry whomever they choose, regardless of gender. Historic decision Fresh from proposing a package of legislation known collectively as Freedom to Marry, state Rep. Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, said he was excited to hear of DOMA’s demise. “Striking down DOMA opens up federal benefits for gay couples across the country,� he said. However, Singh lamented the court’s decision on Proposition 8, which only impacted
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into the kitchen, cook and try new food,� Findley said. Holt resident Aria Schulter, a visiting grandchild, said she picked the class because she likes making food and it sounded fun to cook with her grandma. “I like how you put in the ingredients,� Schulter said. “You don’t just find the ingredients; you have to go to the store. You don’t just find
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is proposing to replace the structures with a five-story mixeduse building that would contain eight apartment units and about 1,000 square feet of nonresidential space. Brewer’s plan includes a 880 square-foot retail space on the first floor. The rest of the floors, and the basement, would be residential, with a total of 29 bedrooms. A new elevator also is part of the plan. Architect Mary Swanson highly spoke of the project to the planning commission, explaining the apartments as “spacious and as deep as you could get.� “I’ve done apartments for (DTN Management Co.) and other apartments around town, and these are decent apartments,� Swanson said. Wild Goose Inn owner Al Bay opposed Swanson’s project, stating the project would “dramatically impact� his business, and that “smashed windows, weeds three-feet high and trash in the back� at the current property is a concern that it’s not being taken care of properly. “No one talked to me about my plans, and I do plan on expanding,� Bay said. “That concerns me.� According to the City of East Lansing Department of Planning, Building & Development, the apartment building at 500
California, adding he was disappointed the court didn’t find the prohibition of gay marriage unconstitutional. Elaine Cao, a social relations and policy senior, said she witnessed social media light up after the decision was announced. An intern at the MSU LBGT Resource Center, Cao said she was pleasantly surprised with the court’s decision. “Almost everything went our way, which was not what I expected at all,� she admitted. Cao added she expected these decisions to be the fi rst steps toward same-sex marriage being legal across the country. Advertising junior Ka Lee said while she hasn’t had the opportunity to interact with many LGBT individuals, she supported the court’s decision. “I think if two people love each other, then they should be able to get married,� she said. Michigan impact Even though the court’s resolutions failed to address marriage laws within the state, lawmakers and political action groups across Michigan were quick to weigh in on how the declaration will impact Michigan residents.
State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer said the court’s decision indicated that it was time for Michigan to move forward with its own LGBT legislation. “I was proud to sponsor legislation to recognize same-sex marriages here in Michigan, and now with today’s ruling from the Supreme Court, it’s clear that it’s time to move forward on that process to ensure that same-sex couples have the same rights, opportunities and protections as everyone else in our state,� Whitmer said in a statement released shortly after the decision was announced. Other politicians were quick to point out that Michigan voters still would need to go to the polls to change the state’s constitution, which was amended in 2004 to prohibit same-sex marriages and civil unions. One of these public officials was Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who released a statement shortly af ter the justices announced their conclusions. “Michigan’s constitution stands, and the will of the people to defi ne marriage as between one man and one woman endures in the Great Lakes State,� Schuette said in a press release.
“There are a lot of opportunities to go to a child’s game or their play, but never an opportunity to spend several days together and get to know each other.� Kathryn Reed, Grandparents University event director
the cake you’re making; you have to actually make it.� GU is more than an educational experience — it’s an opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to learn more about one another, Reed said. “There are a lot of opportunities to go to a child’s game or their play, but never an opportunity to spend several days together and get to know each other,� Reed said. MSU alumni and DeWitt
Albert Ave. is one of the last single-family designed structures in the downtown area. The Albert Avenue structure is an all-brick, two-and-half stories tall rental property licensed for four unrelated persons. Six apartments within the building accommodate 19 bedrooms. The Department of Planning, Building & Development said Brewer’s proposal meets all ordinance requirements for the B-3 District — the zoning district the buildings are located — only if 500 Albert Ave. and 122 Division St. would be combined as a construction project. The structures would not qualify separately because there are no qualifying features provided for the site to cover the vacant area between the buildings. “The B-3 District is intended to provide for a wide range of dense commercial and residential land uses to serve residents and shoppers from the city and the university and to act as the city’s downtown core area,� East Lansing Community Development Analyst Timothy Schmitt said.
residents Dan and Judy Dickinson were at the cooking event and tested each snack their grandson whipped up. “Our grandson lives in Illinois, so we only see him once every couple months,� Dan Dickinson said. “It’s nice being with him and getting to know him a little better.� Alumni also got a chance to see their alma mater once again because of GU. The event brings back memories for MSU alum-
Gov. Rick Snyder’s press secretary, Sara Wurfel, said the governor continues to focus on other issues within the state until voters have the opportunity to vote on LGBT legislation. “If voters decided to change Michigan’s provision, he’d uphold and respect that as well,� Wurfel said in an email. “He’s focused on Michigan’s continued comeback, jobs, a healthy Michigan and our kids.� Even without direct impact, Rawley Van Fossen, a social relations and policy junior, said the outcome stands as a beacon of hope for LGBT individuals. “These decisions show students who are LGBT that they have value in this country,� he said. Serving as the president of the MSU College Democrats, Van Fossen said he was very excited about the court’s decision, as he spent his work day anxiously reading the SCOTUS blog. With the end of DOMA and Proposition 8, states across the nation including Michigan are left to sort out their own LGBT legislation. With proposals from Whitmer in the senate and Singh in the house, Michigan residents might have an opportunity to voice their opinion on same-sex issues in the near future.
nus and Brooklyn, N.Y., resident David Werber. All the grandparents and grandchildren stayed in Holmes Hall for the three-day event, the same hall Werber occupied as a freshman in 1965, which was the first year the building held residents. Werber remembers peeling off the sticker on the then-brand new toilet. “It’s nostalgic,� he said. With all its nostalgia, laughter, explosions and education, was it a successful year for GU? “It wouldn’t be an experiment without the possibility of failure,� LaDuca told the crowd before setting off an explosion. Then, before serving liquid nitrogen ice cream, he asks the kids: “Is chemistry boring?,� and the hall fills with a resounding “No!�
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The annual Battle for Blood challenge has kicked off with Lansing area police and fire departments competing to see who can get the most votes from donors. The event, which started on Monday, has attracted donors from around the area. “We think it’s a worthy cause to be able to give blood, especially for people who have universal blood,� MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. “We’re hoping to get around 100 people (to donate), but even if we only get 10 people, that would be 10 more that did give blood.� Donors can vote for either “fire� or “police� after they donate blood. The last few years have favored the fire department, with the firemen receiving the most votes. American Red Cross ran the event, with nine locations contributing to the challenge. People who came out also were entered for a chance to win a “Summer Fun in Michigan� ticket package, which includes two tickets to Michigan’s Adventure, two tickets to the Common Ground Music Festival and two tickets to the August 18 NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway. People who came out were given either a Red Cross T-shirt or baseball hat. The goal for the challenge is to raise 250 units, according to Todd Kulman, the communications program manager with the Great Lakes Blood Services Region. One unit is equal to approximately one pint of blood. “The need for blood is constant. Blood is something that only one person can give to
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There still is uncertainty as to whether or not Impact 89FM will receive student taxes in the upcoming school year, according to Impact 89FM General Manager Ed Glazer. “I know that their intention was that the audit would be through the spring semester,� said Glazer, who isn’t sure if the audit has begun yet. “The audit was supposed to be performed sooner rather than later.� In the past, the radio station collected a $3 per student per semester tax. However, the funds resulting from this tax were frozen after ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, expressed concern over the station’s finances and the lack of the radio board meeting frequently. ASMSU and COGS then passed bills at the end of last fall semester that requested the station to increase the frequency of radio board meetings in addition to undergoing an external audit. After these requirements are fulfilled, the student tax funds will be allocated to the station. Because the audit has not been completed yet, the station does not know if they will receive funds from student taxes for the
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Communication senior Zac Segula answers a phone call from a listener Wednesday at Impact 89FM radio station. Impact 89FM still does not know if it will receive funding for the 201314 school year.
2013-14 year either. After it was determined the station would not be receiving the taxes collected throughout the 2012-13 year, Jason Cody, MSU spokesman, said the already collected taxes were returned to students on March 28. COGS president Stefan Fletcher said, “My hope (was) that the audit would be underway (by now). But obviously when you start to look back into these things, complications arise, and that’s understandable.� Glazer said the station has been surviving through its reserve funds, which it has been build-
ing up over the years for emergency scenarios. Glazer added the station’s noncommercial educational license creates a situation where Impact 89FM relies on the student taxes for income. Glazer added the station is prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission from airing commercials and can only offer sponsorships to very limited degree. “We’ve just maintained a bareboned level,� Glazer said. “We haven’t been able to replace any aging or breaking equipment. We (have) been doing the best with what we’ve got.�
a female suspect who ripped her purse off her shoulder. The female suspect then fled on foot with the purse and got into an awaiting vehicle. The victim was able to get a license plate number and a description of the vehicle. The ELPD then was able to locate the vehicle in Bath Township, and an investigation immediately followed, Wriggelsworth said. The investigation led to the finding of two male suspects being charged with their roles in the robbery. The ELPD was able to recover the female victim’s purse, but the contents were gone, Wriggelsworth said.
The female suspect is 21-year-old Tyesha Booth of Benton Harbor, Mich. She was charged with felony unarmed robbery and felony unauthorized possession of a financial transaction device. These felonies are punishable with up to 15 years and four years in prison, respectively. The male suspects are 19-year-old Detroit residents Tynathan Felder and Christopher Keaton. They were charged with felony accessory and felony financial transaction device, punishable by five and four years in prison, respectively. HOLLY BARANOWSKI
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another person,� Kulman said. “The need for blood usage varies depending on the surgery or illness. (Blood) helps people who are going through everyday medical situations� For example, an open heart surgery could use anywhere from two to six units of blood and a heart transplant could use anywhere from two to four units. “There’s a lot of accidents, and when someone gets to the hospital, oftentimes blood is the thing that saves their lives,� Kulman said. In order to give blood, donors must be 17 years old or 16 with parental permission, and must meet the weight requirement of 110 pounds. American Red Cross provides a small physical to make sure donors qualify to donate blood and if they are in good health, the blood will be transferred to a lab where it will be checked for a variety of things.
“You should know that when you come, we’re going to take about an hour total,� American Red Cross Team Supervisor Kenneth Darmer said. “You have the impact on saving three people’s lives by donating a pint of blood. Most of our donors have had themselves or family member receive blood and realize how much of an impact it does make.� Kulman also said students, who account for about 20 percent of blood donations nationally, go home for the summer and aren’t commonly donating blood. “People are enjoying summer time and spending time with family,� Kulman said. “More people are traveling (and) the chances for accidents increase. The summertime is challenging, that’s one reason we are holding this. It’s a fun and unique way to boost the blood supply during the summer.�
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he United States Supreme Court reached a controversial and critical decision on the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, striking down the law prohibiting the federal government from recognizing samesex marriages that have been legalized by the states, by a 5-4 vote in the case of United States v. Windsor. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, supported by Justices Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, indicat-
ing, “the federal statute is in violation of the Fifth Amendment.” Chief Justice John G. Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito and Antonin Scalia each filed dissenting opinions, with Justice Clarence Thomas joining Scalia’s dissent and parts of Alito’s. In his opinion, Scalia stated that the truth is not “black and white,” but “the truth is more complicated. It is hard to admit that one’s political opponents are not monsters, especially in a struggle like this one, and the challenge in the end proves more than today’s Court can handle. Too bad.” The ruling in this case is a landmark decision by the highest court in the United States and is huge for the American LGBT community, as the federal government now will recognize same-sex marriage benefits in states where they are legal. The controversial topic of same-sex marriages has divided the American public for many years, as reflected by the 5-4 vote in this case. It is important to note DOMA was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996, a Democrat and a very popular president in the eyes of many. President Barack Obama has stated he believes same-sex marriages should be legal, and maybe this will help his approval rating,
The Texas Legislature’s marathon filibuster that ended with confusion and ultimately failure shows admirable passion. This passion is what should be fueling our government to make decisions on a day-to-day basis. When Sen. Wendy Davis attempted to block an abortion bill yesterday by talking for 13 hours straight, I couldn’t help but admire her passion.
which seems to have suffered in the wake of the recent NSA information leak by Edward Snowden. As Americans protected by the United States Constitution, telling two people of the same sex that they can’t get married is discrimination. In the same light, denying same-sex couples the marital benefits of a heterosexual married couple also is discrimination and finally has been treated as such in the Supreme Court’s ruling. It can be difficult to keep personal beliefs and opinions separate when it concerns issues of human rights legislation, and there will be varying opinions when it comes to the Supreme Court’s ruling as well. But the law dictates there is a separation of church and state, and this issue should come down to common sense. There always will be people who look down on and discriminate against minorities, regardless of race,
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religious affiliation or sexual preference. However, this decision shows that as a nation, we are evolving. As Americans, we are finding injustices and continuing to strike them down, just as we have struck down slavery and racial segregation. Looking back through United States history, equality is a term that has grown and added new meaning during the years. There have been many injustices that have been corrected, and many are viewed today as ridiculous. Perhaps someday, the stigma and the discrimination against same-sex marriages will be viewed in the same way, no matter what state or country you’re affiliated with. And moreover, the ruling signals another step in the right direction for human rights and moving toward the constitutional principle that all men are created equal.
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Biking sheds light on MSU’s natural beauty
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Ever since trading in my car keys for Lucile — my old-school red mountain bike — I’ve been able to navigate through campus much easier while spending the money I would use on gas to get unhealthy food and have more spending money for nights on the town with my friends. In addiThere are fewer students, more tion to that, I’ve noticed I’ve been in families and, oh yeah, orange barri- a little better shape as well — much cades and construction signs every- better shape than when I used to lay where you turn. During my first sum- around all day and then hop in my mer on campus, all I wanted to do car so I could sit in a seat for anothwas turn my 1998 Honda CR-V down er two hours to drive home. Farm Lane so that I could get to the Bicycling has numerous benefits — Natural Science Building for class. economically, physically and strateBut no, it doesn’t work like that. gically. However, not as many people You have to go three ride bikes as I think they minutes out of your way should for MSU having GUEST COLUMNIST so you can pay $5 for a such a big campus. place to park. It’s ridicIf I had to choose ulous. East Lansing isn’t between walking a mile suited for vehicles duron a hot summer day or ing May, June and most riding a bike a mile, I of July, and it’s one of the would pick the bike with more frustrating places no hesitation. You can’t to be with a car during have thousands of stuthat time. dents riding bikes everyJAMES EDWARDS III It took me two sumwhere, otherwise you edwar473@msu.edu mers to realize if I want would have traffic jams to get somewhere effion the sidewalks, but far ciently and cheaply, biking is the way more people ride the bus and drive to go. Not only do gas prices rise to than they should. an ungodly amount each summer, but I’m not sure if that has to do with there aren’t many places to park near them being “too cool for school” and your destination where you don’t have thinking they are too old for bikes, to spend an arm and a leg. but that shouldn’t be the case at Biking will save you hundreds of all. MSU is as diverse as they come, dollars during the summer months, meaning there are thousands of difand as a college student, I know there ferent people with thousands of difisn’t one person who wouldn’t mind ferent backgrounds and thousands of saving some money. different styles, so if you think that Construction in downtown East you’re out of the age range for ridLansing has seemed to come to a ing a bike, just ask one of your bicyhalt and traffic has been more flu- cling friends how much money they ent as of late, but riding a bike still save during the summer by not drivis the best way to get to where you ing or how much time they save by need to be in a timely fashion and not walking, and I bet you at least allow you to enjoy the wonderful consider it. landscape that makes up Michigan If you have at least one more sumState University. mer in E.L., I highly suggest you fi nThis campus is one of the more ish out this summer cruising around elegant universities in the coun- campus on your bike. That way, if try, and because it is either cold or you start to realize some of the bensnowing for nine months of the year, efits I’ve pointed out, at least you can why would you not want to utilize have another full summer of saving the summer weather? In the same money and time while still enjoying sense, I’m sure there are more people the campus. who would rather walk than ride a Even if this is your last summer on bike, and I don’t blame them, but bik- campus, go ahead and cruise around ing still allows you to get somewhere so you can savor the natural beauty much faster than walking while still MSU has to offer before you step into enjoying the campus scenery. the real world. owntown East Lansing isn’t nearly the same during the summer as it is during the fall, spring and winter.
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Okemos resident Larry Dalimonte, left, and Eaton Rapids, Mich., resident Luke Langkamp pick up their disc golf bags before moving to next basket on Saturday at Burchfield Park in Holt, Mich.
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t was a hot and humid day out in the woods at Burchfield Park, 881 Grovenburg Road, in Holt, Mich., with mosquitoes gearing up for a fullon attack around the clock. But dedicated disc golfers couldn’t pass up the chance to participate in the game of throwing discs into a basket. “It’s a relaxing way to get outside and be active,� said Matthew Rinker, president of Capital City Renegades, a disc golf league in Greater Lansing that regularly hosts weekly league meets and tournaments. According to Rinker, the league has been in existence for about 20 years, but the sport has gained more popularity in recent years. He said disc golf is a forgiving sport to play and easily accessible. “Really, you just need one or two discs to start,� he said. “You can have a good time even if you
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Eaton Rapids, Mich., resident Luke Langkamp throws a disc on Saturday at Burchfield Park in Holt, Mich.
said. “As long as you can throw, you can have fun.� — Justin Wan, The State News
don’t know what you are doing because you are just throwing a frisbee. You are throwing the disc in the air; you get to watch it fly.� “You could be the worst golfer out in the course and you can still take the sport just as seriously as the next person,� Rinker
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Then-junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell hands the ball to then-junior running back Le’Veon Bell during a play in the second half. The Spartans fell to the Wildcats, 23-20, Nov. 17, 2012, at Spartan Stadium on senior day.
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With an offense that struggled to get it done in close games last season, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio is looking for ways to seal the deal in similar situations in the 2013-14 season. For this year’s team, it starts at the quarterback position. Following the team’s annual Green and White Spring Game in April, Dantonio expressed confidence in senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell — a confidence from Dantonio that still remains in the summer offseason. “I think he’s refreshed” Dantonio said in a media roundtable last week. “He’s ready to go, he’s experienced, he’s been able to step back and re-evaluate what he’s got to do — what he’s got to do physically and mentally. I think he’s ready to go. “
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However, it’s not to say the rest of the quarterbacks on the roster are out of the mix. According to Dantonio, the Spartans have more experience top to bottom at quarterback than they’ve ever had in his tenure as head coach. “We’re going to play the best player,” Dantonio said. “We’ve always tried to do that here.” In his first season as starting quarterback, Maxwell and his wide receivers struggled to find a rhythm for much of the year. After confidence in Maxwell faded down the stretch into the team’s postseason, then-freshman Connor Cook led a game-winning drive in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl against TCU in December 2012, and remains in the mix for the starting spot. Tyler O’Connor also received reps in the Green and White game and spring practices and is expected to compete for a spot after redshirting in his freshman
season a year ago. Incoming freshman Damion Terry from Cathedral Prep High School in Erie, Pa. also adds versatility to the depth chart. “All of them bring something to the table, I think that’s the thing I’m excited about,” Dantonio said. Dantonio said a lack of experience affected Maxwell in 2012, similar to former quarterback Kirk Cousins in 2009. He also expressed interest in avoiding going into another season with a quarterback with no experience. Therefore, working out his quarterbacks and settling the quarterback rotation remains a major goal of the offseason. “(We have to) find those inches — there’s a sense of resolve of what we have to better — to get over the hump,” Dantonio said.
MSU Com mu n it y Music School’s, or CMS, Rock Camp will be giving teens, ages 11-18, the ultimate gig: a chance to perform among the big names at the Common Ground Music Festival on July 13. Rock Camp is a weeklong summer camp, held from July 8-13, that will provide students with training from a band that has toured nationally: The Outer Vibe. MSU alumna Lisa Kacos is a member of The Outer Vibe and Rock Camp coach. She said she has learned a lot about the music business during the years and aims to share as much as she can with the campers. “Rock Camp is a crash course in learning how to be a band,” Kacos said. “A lot of the camp is geared toward preparing for the fi nal performance at Common Ground (Music) Festival, but we alternate rehearsals with classes such as song-
writing, rock history, marketing and promotion and how to book a gig.” Amanda Darche, MSU CMS communications coordinator, said this is Rock Camp’s fi fth successful year and this year’s time slot is one that will be more beneficial to the campers. “This year, the campers are performing at the free matinee show on Saturday,” Darche said. “It’s a real benefit to the campers and their friends and family because now they can invite as many people as they want and they can attend the show for free.” Although the camp only runs for a week, Darche said the campers accomplish a great deal and learn things that they’ll be able to take with them after the camp is complete. “ T hey do an incredible amount of work over the short period of time that they’re here,” said Darche. “They get ready for a real gig, and it’s really exciting to watch it all come together.”
Rock camper Grant Price, 15, of Woodstock, Ga., has been involved in Rock Camp for the past three years and said it has been great experience. “You get assigned to a band, and you learn to bond with the people in your band,” Price said. “We kind of learn from one another … they just really help you to learn different things and other music styles that you’re not usually used to playing.” Price said this year he’s looking forward to the same thing he’s always enjoyed about Rock Camp. “I’m looking forward to … jamming out with a bunch of kids and, at the end of the week, going to the music festival,” he said. Rock Camp has spots open for anyone between the ages of 11 and 18 who would like to join. To enroll, please contact the MSU Community Music School at (517) 355-7661 or visit them on the web at www.cms.msu. edu
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DOG Special education senior Caitlin Huff grooms her dog, Izzy, on Wednesday near Lilac Avenue. Huff tries to groom Izzy every day, especially during the summertime. JUSTIN WAN THE STATE NEWS