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W hole Foods Market, the eighth-largest food and drug store in the U.S., will open a new location in the East Lansing area in 2015. Founded in Austin, Texas in 1980, with a staff of 19 people, W hole Foods will build its newest Michigan location on East Grand River Avenue, engulfing the space currently home to Velocipede Peddler, 2758 E. Grand River Ave., according to Meridian Township Director of Communit y Planning and Development Mark Kieselbach.
Whole Foods will launch 7th Michigan location at the site of Velocipede Peddler, 2758 E. Grand River Ave., in 2015 Although Kieselbach was not involved in the negotiation between Whole Foods and Velocipede Peddler, he said that there were discussions of having a multitenant building between the two, however, the plan failed. Velocipede Peddler will relocate to a new location, he added. “It’s a real boost for that new business to come into the township,” Kieselbach said. “It may jump-start some redevelopment in that whole area.” Kieselbach said he has not received a site plan from Whole Foods and that it is in the beginning stages of the development process. He said the next steps include getting the appropriate permits and having the approval of the planning commission and township board. “We’re incredibly excited about the opportunity to develop connections within the Lansing community,” Whole Foods Market Midwest Regional President See MARKET on page 2 u
Lansing’s Old Town plays host to the expanding JazzFest for almost 20 years
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n 1985, a handful of Lansing musicians embodying a passion for jazz and a dream of a more lively Old Town Lansing envisioned an event that would bring the twang, rhythm and liveliness to a town that lacked excitement. For nearly two decades, that vision has been a reality, and this year, Aug. 2-3, Lansing JazzFest co-founder Terry Terry said the free festival, hosted by the Michigan Institute of Contemporary Art, or MICA, was expected to bring out record crowds. "The mission of our organization, MICA, is to create an open space in our community where people can come together, meet old friends, make some new friends and have conversations about how we can make ours a better community in the context of music and the arts," Terry said. A ghost town brought to life The Old Town neighborhood now is a popular destination for Lansing residents and beyond. However, Terry said before the JazzFest, the area was a "ghost town."
JazzFest has blossomed from a single-stage concert to a full-scale festival with vendors and multiple stages "Now it's really hopping in Old Town," Terry said. "Just this week, we've had 10 ribbon cuttings from new shops in Old Town. There's quite a bit of activity going on here." When the JazzFest first began, it was a small festival with only one stage, a small collection of art and a few local musicians. Since then, Terry said the Lan-
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MSU professor of jazz Rodney Whitaker plays the double bass on Friday during the Lansing JazzFest. The Rodney Whitaker Quartet played two sets on Friday.
sing JazzFest has greatly evolved into a nationally recognized event, attracting talent and festivalgo-
ers from across the nation. "Now, 19 years later, we have three stages, all kinds of activities, thousands of
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FRIB receives 2nd stage of approval from Dept. of energy After remaining on the agenda for nearly five years, plans for MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, have begun to move forward. The facility initially was put under review by the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, in April 2012, and was given the approval for Critical Decision 2, Friday. FRIB, when completed, will allow researchers to slow down or speed up reactions within the beams to study their makeup and actions. Despite the work that lies ahead, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said she is pleased with the progress. “While we realize this is just one more step toward realization of this important project for nuclear science and the nation, it’s a significant step — evidence that FRIB continues to be well-managed and that the scope, cost and the schedule of the project are where they need to be,” Simon said in a statement. “We are pleased by the decision and value the partnership we have with the DOE Office of Science.” The commitment from the DOE confirmed a total cost of $730 million for the FRIB project, $94.5 million of which is expected to come from MSU funding or state appropriation. Although a price tag has been put on FRIB, a formal appropriation bill has yet to pass through Congress this year, despite an agreement between Obama and Congress on a $55 million federal appropriation. The lack of legislation could cause construction delays, with the groundbreaking tied directly to federal funding. The facility is projected to be completed in 2022. Katie Abdilla
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Position battles underway as Spartans report to fall camp
Haslett resident Shannon Harman races the police tub during the International Bath Tub Races Saturday on Main Street in Bath, Mich. A daughter of one of the police officers, Harman was participating in the main rivalry between the police and fire departments.
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Bystander caught in crossfire in Lansing Lansing police officers were dispatched on Friday to reports of a shooting. A 58-year-old victim had been shot in the arm while sitting in a parked vehicle at a party store, Lansing Public Information Officer Robert Merritt said. The male suspect had fired his handgun at an occupant next to the victim's car, but the suspect was caught between the shooter and the intended target. The suspect then ran north on Starr Avenue and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and darkcolored jeans. His vehicle was described as a tan, late model Chevy Trailblazer. The Lansing Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect and the vehicle.
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about JazzFest is, last year, BackStage Pass started recording, so now we're being shown in 83 markets across the country. And that's growing, so that will bring some notoriety to the festival, and hopefully we'll get some additional talent and sponsorship to the festival that will help us grow and attract other known talent." Embracing all sides of jazz When picking the talent for the Lansing JazzFest, Terry said they aimed to showcase a wide variety of bands both new and old to JazzFest — a task that he said was not easy. "We like to change it up — some old, some new. We try to have a mix of different styes of jazz and blues," Terry said. "It's a free festival, so we're challenged with budget on this. So we try to find the right mix of jazz-style performers and quality. And we don't bring everyone back year after year; we try to mix it up so you're always seeing unique acts from around the country." Returning this year was Lansing-based band Those Delta Rhythm Kings. Lead vocalist Ray Aleshire said the 25-year-old band has not graced the Lansing JazzFest stage since its birth in 1985 and aimed to get festivalgoers out of their seat and onto the dance floor. "We generally play jump blues," Aleshire said. "It's music that has one foot in jazz and one foot in big band and (a) third foot in straight-up blues music.
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East Lansing residents Lois Mummaw, left, and Gregg Hill who have been married for four years dance on Friday during the Lansing JazzFest. The two had their first date at the event seven years ago.
“We have a small committee that gets together each year and looks at submissions by different bands and goes out and listens to bands. So many people are coming out to see the talented artists we have playing this year. Terry Terry, JazzFest co-founder
We're going to start out with an old jazz instrumental called 'Work Song.' It gives everyone a chance to play a little bit, and we've got a dance contest right at the start of the set. “There's going to be some dancers here, and they're going to try to get the crowd to get up and dance to see who the winner is." Other musicians performing at the JazzFest included Elden Kelly and the Global Roots Jazz Collective, Director of Jazz Studies at MSU Rodney Whitaker, Terell Stafford, Sam Copperman Trio, Dave Rosin's Grand Rapids Quartet, Jeff Shoup, Randy Marsh, Freddie Cunningham, Mardra Thomas, Montez Coleman and professor of jazz piano Reggie Thomas — all of whom Terry said were carefully selected by a special committee. "We have a small committee that gets together each year and looks at submissions by different bands and goes out and lis-
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Michael Bashaw said. Bashaw said the East Lansing store, which will be the seventh Michigan Whole Foods location, will offer a wide selection of fresh produce to a diverse pool of customers. The store will be approximately 35,000 square feet and create roughly 150 jobs, ranging from community service to store leadership Community support also is a priority to the store, Bashaw said. During Whole Foods Market’s Quarterly
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Multiple starting spots on the offensive side of the ball remain up for grabs, including quarterback, running back and offensive line As many as seven running backs will battle to replace former Spartan Le'Veon Bell's production this season, including redshirt freshman Riley Bullough, who enters camp as the starter, junior Nick Hill, the most experienced of the bunch, and a trio of true freshmen that features Delton Williams, who was recruited as both a running back and linebacker. Physically, Dantonio said Williams reminds him of Bell, and part of the puzzle is figuring out which position he's best suited to play. "I think we have to find out if he's going to play running back," Dantonio said of Williams, Terry's high school teammate. "That's the most immediate need. Then from there, you can make an evaluation on special teams and then linebacker if he is not playing on that side. He is a football player, but we have to figure out what he can do." With the first practice comes a host of questions — questions that Dantonio hopes to find the answer to prior to the Aug. 30 season-opener against Western Michigan.
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Community Support days, 5 percent of a day’s sales are donated to a local nonprofit organization. In another program called “One Dime at a Time,” customers have the option of having their 10 cent bag refunded and donated to a nonprofit organization. Whole Foods had sales of $11.7 billion in fiscal year 2012 and has 355 stores in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Growing up in Tampa, Fla., child development senior Sarah Bowling enjoyed the convenience of Whole Foods' Take & Bake pizzas. Bowling said she is excited that “the best salad and food stations” will soon be a short drive away. “Even though it’s a little (expensive), their food is so good and very convenient,” Bowling said.
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(sophomore) Connor Cook had a good two-minute series and took them down to score in (a) twominute situation out here in the first day of practice and they were crisp." Maxwell currently is No. 1 in the depth chart to begin camp, followed by Cook and then O'Connor. Dantonio has maintained that playing time for not only the quarterbacks, but running backs and several other positions is up in the air. Many also are hoping that true freshman Damion Terry, who joins the team as a highly anticipated four-star prospect out of Erie, Pa., will find a way to earn some snaps under center. "It's the first day of practice," Dantonio said. "It's just hard to really assess. What you look for is quickness and guys that need to play at a fast rate. It means they are in condition." The Spartans are coming off of a disappointing 2012 season marred by inconsistent play from the quarterback and receiver positions. Dantonio was encouraged at practice not only by the play of his quarterbacks, but the effort from his receivers, who were routinely plagued with cases of the drops. Senior Bennie Fowler, juniors Tony Lippett, Keith Mumphery and DeAnthony Arnett and sophomores Macgar-
rett Kings Jr. and Aaron Burbridge will all look to step up as reliable targets this season for whichever player emerges at quarterback. "They made a couple of difficult catches, Arnett made a couple," Dantonio said. "Fowler made a great one in the end zone for a touchdown off of Cook's throw. I thought they were very good."
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From Friday night football games, to homecoming dances, to simply schmoozing with friends, high school is remembered by most with a certain nostalgic aura. But Michigan might see significantly less students trekking across gymnasiums to receive their diplomas, according to research from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, or WICHE. The report, Knocking at the College Door, details shifts in graduation rates state by state, placing Michigan in the dwindling product category, saying the state is expected to lose 15 percent or more high school graduates in the near future. However, Jim Cotter, director of admissions at MSU, said the university has tracked these developments since 2000, working to adjust in the face of shifting demographics. Even as 2012-13 saw a 2-3 percent decline in graduation, Cotter said the university received roughly the same number of applications as the previous year. He also said the university has stepped up efforts to attract prospective students, both in fertile out-of-state recruiting grounds like California and at community colleges within the state. "We're as transfer-friendly as
any school in the Big Ten," Cotter said, noting the 1,500 transfer students expected in 2013. David Byelich, the assistant vice president and director within the Office of Planning and Budgets, said even with these projections, MSU will build itself with in-state students in mind. "The simple straightforward answer is that right now our entering class is about a quarter nonresidence of various types and I would expect that for all of our undergraduates we're going to be in the range of 25 percent of the overall population," Byelich said. Illustrating his point, Byelich noted MSU's nonresident rate is significantly lower than most Big Ten institutions, the average of which stands close to 39 percent. Growing up in Chicago, MSU alumnus and former MSU football player Dan Conroy bled green and white growing up and looked forward to new experiences in East Lansing. Conroy said he was anxious to arrive on campus, all while avoiding the common pitfalls of students living far from home. "I didn't miss home all that much,” Conroy said. “I got to see my parents every weekend in the fall when they came up for games," Conroy said.
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Haslett, Mich., resident Shannon Harman prepares to steer the police department tub during the International Bath Tub races on Saturday on Main Street in Bath, Mich.
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Last week, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon signed an open letter to Congress and President Barack Obama, taking a stand against federal funding cuts geared toward higher education and their research ventures. Her mission? To end an innovation deficit. To fill a gap between what research does and what it can do. But Simon does not stand alone in the fight. More than 100 other university presidents and chancellors nationwide, all members of the Association of American Universities signed the letter, which suggested more federal funding be put toward research to keep American universities competitive against other countries. “MSU has always focused on supporting the prosperity of our citizenry through the discovery of knowledge and its application to practical needs,” Simon said in a statement. “It is imperative that all of our universities maintain their levels of excellence by continued investment in research and education.” Within the 2012-13 academic year, $47.6 million of MSU’s total $1.106 billion budget was spent on research. Through the Bolder by Design initiative, Simon aims to increase research
funding by 50 percent within the next five years. Paul Hunt, MSU’s senior associate vice president for research and graduate studies, said an increase in funding is the only way to keep MSU relevant in the research world. But research opportunities affect MSU within its own borders, as well. Stephanie Schmidt, a student researcher, said an increase in funding could create more opportunities for students to learn. “The more money we have, the more we can do,” Schmidt said. “More students are given the opportunity to be shown what science is in practice, not just in theory. Research allows for us to really raise awareness.” Hunt said federal recognition through funding can provide validation for a project’s importance, while also giving researchers the motivation to push through a difficult process. “Significant federal, peerreviewed funding is an important characteristic of a vibrant research endeavor,” he said. “Also, foundation and other nonfederal support often carries a demand for achieving financial self-sustainability, which is difficult for fundamental research projects.”
The annual International Bath Tub Races held in Bath, Mich., is much more than a series of tubs on wheels flying down Main Street. For Bath residents, it’s war. The bath tub races, one event out of the many during the Bath Days Festival, was held Saturday, drawing a crowd of 2,000-3,000 spectators. JD Larner, MC for the event and a lifelong Bath resident, said the races, a beloved Bath tradition, began in the early 1980s. There are a few rules as to what a tub used in the race can feature. “Doesn’t matter how heavy they are, as long as it (held) water at one point, so it could be a barrel,” Larner said. “You could put wheels on it and you’ve got to be able to stop — but no motors (or engine) period.” The tubs then are pushed down Main Street two at a time in competition with one another. This year, there were four different teams. Each tub had an allotted driver and pushers. “This year was actually a small year for how many tubs participated,” Larner said. “Four years ago, (we had) 18 tubs.” The biggest spotlight was on the rivalry between the Bath Township police department and fire department. Tom Decker, a Bath Township police officer, said the rivalry has been going for the last five years, with the loser required to wash the other’s vehicles before next year’s Bath Days Festival. “It doesn’t matter where we finish in the tournament as long as we beat the (fire department),” Decker said. The fire department beat the police department this year, after two consecutive years of losing. “So we’ll be washing fire trucks next year,” Decker said. “We get a
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Bath Township, Mich., resident Rabeka Mears races the American Legion 412 tub during the International Bath Tub Races on Saturday on Main Street in Bath, Mich. The legion car was one of the first races of the day.
this year’s bath tub race because her friend was driving the fire department tub. “The community seems to really like this event,” Molitor said. “Everybody was making their way over here. They all seem to love it and have a lot of fun.” Larner said he has seen the event grow and continue to get
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huge crowd — it usually just ends up being one big water fight.” Decker added after losing this year, the police department plans on remodeling its tub for next year’s race. In addition to fierce rivalries, the races have a slight international flavor to them. Larner said in the late 1980s, they saw tubs coming from Canada and Europe. This led to the addition of “international” in the title of the race. “People actually spend their vacation to come watch the tub races,” Larner said. Rabeka Mears, another lifelong Bath resident and driver for the American Legion team, said the bath races are an “absolute blast.” “I think everybody looks forward to it,” Mears said. Kerri Molitor, a Lansing resident and MSU alumna, came to
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he U.S. Department of Energy has approved a timeline and cost for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at MSU, a show of confidence in what the project ultimately will yield for the campus and the state of Michigan. The DOE fixed the cost of the facility at $730 million, supplying all but the $94.5 million expected from the state of Michigan and MSU, and set the official date of completion for 2022 while aiming for late 2020.
The approval, named Critical Decision 2, allows the department to begin work on the project. These next steps in planning show the DOE put all of its cards on the table, knowing the value of a facility tasked with finding rare isotopes and understanding the "physics of nuclei, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions and applications for society in medicine, homeland security and industry," according to the FRIB website. According to FRIB and past stories from The State News, the program is tasked with understanding the same rare isotopes that are created in the "thermonuclear explosions of supernovae," which ultimately could help understand how diseases work and possibly find cures, among other benefits. The value of FRIB also is inherent for MSU, as FRIB will generate interest in campus research programs and
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...FRIB will generate interest in campus research programs and, hopefully, another revenue stream entering the community.”
hopefully, — Derek another revenue stream entering the community. By tradition, MSU is a school highly invested in sports, business, agriculture and research. The $730 million leap of faith is a revitalization of the diverse educational experience on campus, and creating a facility of this caliber adds merit to that claim. Just as MSU piles on additions to the sports facilities, this project gives MSU a leading edge on jobs and research within the study of rare isotopes. Imagine a world-renowned breakthrough in the field of rare isotopes coming from the halls of MSU — it's an exciting thing to think about. For current students, the effects
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of the project will come long after graduation day, but these winds of change carry an air of scientific achievement. Even before completion, its presence will bring students to the community and bump the university to a higher tier of nuclear research. Hopefully the university will send faculty members into the community as the program progresses to fully help the general public understand the effects of FRIB, and what it means to have such a grand experiment taking place a stone's throw away. This is beneficial for both the university and the public, and it could be imperative in helping the project succeed.
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Furthermore, it has been stated that these programs have thwarted dozens of potential terrorist attacks. There is no doubt in my mind that had even one of these terrorist he NSA scandal from ear- attacks been successful, the governlier this summer still has ment would be getting a lot of flack for that. Where were you? Why didn’t people outraged. we know about this? As President Obama said severLarge amounts of Americans have lost trust in their al weeks ago, “We can’t have 100% government and feel violated by privacy and 100% security.” If these the unwarranted surveillance of its programs have saved even just one citizens. But it is important in times innocent life in the United States or abroad, I personally am like these to fully underfine with what they are stand what is going on guest columnist doing. The enemies that and how certain governthe government is proment actions will affect tecting American citicitizens. zens from operate in a Just two weeks ago, different way than we an amendment offered have ever seen before. by Michigan CongressThey have ties domesman Justin Amash tically and internationfailed on the House ally and these programs floor. This amendment Matt fagan are necessary in order to looked to heavily cut faganmat@msu.edu. ensure safety back here back on NSA funding in the United States. and in turn, cut back Government oversight and transon its surveillance of Americans. The bill's failure is a sign that many parency of these NSA programs is lawmakers are still in support of the needed. U.S. citizens have the right to NSA programs, and there are sever- know just how much information the government can extract from their al reasons why. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. personal devices. That being said, Constitution protects American citi- these programs should not be abolzens' right to privacy. Furthermore, ished. If they are ended completely it protects our freedom against ille- and a terrorist attack does occur, peogal search and seizures. The NSA pro- ple will undoubtedly wonder where grams are certainly a violation of our the intelligence agencies and proprivacy, but if you think about it, so grams were. But how far will these is another government-sponsored programs go? When will they stop? With more transparency to Conagency. The TSA, those people that search you before you get on an air- gress and American citizens, these plane, also is a government-spon- programs will be more effective sored agency. The only difference and less scrutinized. Having checks between these two programs is the and balances on NSA programs the TSA actually forces you to take off same way we have them on our three your shoes and belt, and sifts through branches of our government will your belongings before you can go ensure that the NSA does not abuse the powers that it has and exists for on an airplane. An obvious difference between the sole purpose of keeping Amerithese two programs is the TSA cans safe. Americans do not like it when they doesn’t really bother people when they are getting on airplanes. I cer- feel as if their government is hiding tainly would not board an airplane things from them; this is a classic example of that. We can make this without going through security. With all of that being said, the Con- work, keep people safe and make stitution was not created in order for them feel like their privacy is in tact us as citizens and lawmakers to pick as long as everyone cooperates with and choose what it applies to. The one another. It is difficult for people to see Fourth Amendment is meant to be a blanket right that is being violated by things this way, especially when they both the NSA and the TSA, howev- live in mostly small towns such as er, we only are up in arms about the East Lansing, Ionia, Farmington Hills, NSA. If you believe that the govern- or Troy. I can almost guarantee that ment is violating your Fourth Amend- if you had to commute to work on a ment right by having records of your subway in New York, Washington, phone calls yet happily go through D.C., or Chicago each and every day security before entering an airplane, before and after work, you would be relieved that there was someone out you are a hypocrite. I am not saying that I am against there working their butt off to make the TSA and that is not the point I sure you are safe. Before you jump to conclusions am trying to make. I would not get onto an airplane and are stuck in your ways about the without it, and I believe that it is NSA programs, think things through completely necessary to have post- in a logical way and understand the 9/11. I only am trying to point out to reason why they exist. They aren’t out those who are up in arms about their there to listen to the conversations Fourth Amendment right being vio- we have with grandma and grandlated, as one can’t pick and choose pa, they are out there in an effort which programs they want the law to make our family, our friends and us safe. to apply to.
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Recent Study shows major Increase for prison costs By Holly Baranowski hbaranowski@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
For years, when polic ymakers were asked how they would protect the public, the answer was to put more people behind bars. Although this policy applied to the entire nation, Michigan saw the effects more than most states. The effect was an explosion in prison populations and, in turn, an explosion in the budget for correctional facilities, MSU economics professor Charles Ballard said.
The average annual cost of prisoners has increased to $53,247 more than it was in 1990 in the state of Michigan “Eventually, people started to notice that it cost a lot of money to keep those people in jail,� Ballard said. “Michigan is (now) one of the states that spends more money on prisons than higher education. That’s an unfortunate reflection of our priorities.� A study done by the Pew Center on the States looked at the length of time prisoners stayed in jail from the years 1990-2009. In Michigan, inmates served 4.3 more years in custody than the average offender released in 1990. They found that a significant proportion of nonviolent offenders released in 2004 could have served shorter prison terms, between three months and two years, without impacting public safety. “This has been an area that has been understudied in the past,� Ryan King, Pew Center on the States public safety performance research director, said. “There’s been a signifi-
cant amount of study about the growth, (but) there’s been a lot less studies about how long people are staying in there.� “It’s essential for policymakers to address the problem, particularly for nonviolent criminals that could be punished in less expensive ways,� King continued. In Michigan, one month in prison costs $2,343, according to the report. This multiplied by the 23 months longer offenders are spending in prison means that the average annual cost of keeping offenders in prison is $53,247 more than it was in 1990. Paired with a tightened budget in Michigan, this has prompted policymakers to find an alternative to punish nonviolent criminals. Music education senior Stephanie Erspamer said she thinks that better options for nonviolent criminals could include community service. “It’s more of a positive relationship with the community rather than just (criminals) being put away and building more resentment there,� Erspamer said. Most people are OK with the incarceration of criminals who have committed homicide or rape, Ballard said. But for those involved in drugs, there is a national consensus that prison time is not necessarily the best social policy. Options such as ankle monitors are starting to be looked into as substitutes for prison time, Ballard said. “We are in the midst of a national dialogue about how to balance the need for public safety against the very real cost of incarcerating folks,� Ballard said.
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Mechanical engineering sophomore Chris Churay fixes an engine on Sunday at the MSU Research Facility, 2857 Jolly Road in Okemos. The MSU Formula Racing Team uses the facility to design and build race cars.
MSU Formula Racing Team offers networking By Tyler Beck tbeck@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Few things get blood pumping like going from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds. MSU’s Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, Formula Racing Team is winding down its successful season and gearing up for next year. Oh, and its car can go from zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds, according to the team. “We’ve never really seen how fast it can go,� said mechanical engineering sophomore Jake Overla. “However, it can go from zero to 60 (mph) in 3.4 seconds.� The racing team functions like a small motor sports team, cycling through recruiting and planning, design, manufacturing, testing and competing with teams from around the world
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 — The next two days are lucky in love. A romantic gesture goes a long way. Write a love letter. List the things you adore about your life. Family members can help you ďŹ gure out the next steps. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 — Home issues take the forefront. Doing paperwork is a good idea. Handle the obvious or overdue. Write a family member and share your appreciation. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 9 — Reply to important correspondence. Dive into a learning experience and slake your curiosity. You’ve got the talent; now do the homework. You’re getting to the good stu. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9 — Business gets hot. Let your inner star shine. Put on a fantastic performance. Take on a new promise or contract. Keep it organized, and follow the budget.
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form bonds with teammates, and according to Viguilla, the bonding even goes beyond the team and into the classroom. “We rely on each other and help each other out,� Viguilla said. “We have to take care of each other. (The team) really becomes your second family.� That second family travels to competitions, leans on each other when problems arise, presents at major events such as the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and even participates in the VEX Robotics State Championship at MSU to help younger kids and promote excellence in the classroom. Through the highs and lows, the team sticks together, Riggs said. “There are some stressful times,� Riggs said. “But our motivation comes from each other, and each time, we all get one step closer to building a car.�
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 — Let a partner do the talking. Each new advance presents new challenges. Pay attention to the tiniest detail. Travel tempts, but it may be diďŹƒcult. Make plans and go in a few days. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 — Think fast, and use your wits. Comment publicly on issues you feel passionate about. You quickly solve a problem. Move the conversation forward. This phase gets transformative. If your theory is challenged, do more research.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 — You look especially good. Your friends are your inspiration. Teammates have brilliant ideas. Better check with family before scheduling an event. Communication saves a hassle later.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 — Go over the details. Career opportunities arise, and there could be a test. Call a friend who knows you well for feedback. Take notes. Re-assess priorities. Remain unattached and play.
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Justin Rickert of Shamokin, Pa., throws the javelin on Saturday at Munn Field during the 2013 World Dwarf Games. The first day of the games included the opening ceremony in the morning, followed by track and field events.
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In the second day of the 2013 World Dwarf Games, athletes competed in badminton singles, team boccia and swimming. The World Dwarf Games allows athletes with dwarfism or disproportionate dysplasia the opportunity to compete against and meet more than 400 athletes from across the world. For Sri Lanka’s badminton singles gold medalist Randika Cooray, the games are an opportunity to escape the cruelties of the real world and be in a world for a week in which she isn’t laughed or stared at. “It’s phenomenal – meeting people and knowing they are going through the same aches and pains that I am,” Cooray said. Cooray joked that she thought a group of children playing football was going to laugh at her
when she walked by them the other day. However, she said they turned out to be small people and it was a relief because they all try to stick together. Cooray moved to London after living in Sri Lanka for 20 years and said she loves the busy life, even though most little people don’t. “I wanted to represent Sri Lanka to show the people who doubted me that we can achieve anything,” Cooray said. San Ramon, Calif., resident Margaret Palomino said this year was her son’s first time competing in the games and they really enjoyed seeing the athletes from all of the different countries. Polamino said her son played baseball in high school until he was 18 but he feels much more comfortable competing against athletes within the games. “(It's a) once-in-a-lifetime experience even though it’s not the average-sized Olympics we see
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Canadian players walk past the crowd during the opening ceremony on Saturday at Ralph Young Stadium at the 2013 World Dwarf Games. The first day of the games included the opening ceremony in the morning, followed by track and field events.
“It’s phenomenal — meeting people and knowing they are going through the same aches and pains that I am.” Randika Cooray, badminton singles gold medalist, Sri Lanka
every four years,” Polamino said. “It’s great; it’s the Olympics, but it’s for them, which is fantastic.” USA individual and team boccia coach and Pittsburgh, Penn., resident John Graf has two 17-year-old sons with dwarfism and has been involved in athletic events with them since they were young.
“It’s a great opportunity to come out and do something physical,” Graf said. “The international aspect of the Olympics takes it up another notch — quite a few of these sports we aren’t familiar with, like badminton and table tennis.” USA athlete Christian Contreras of Riverside, Calif., ended the day with a silver medal in boccia team. Cotreras said he speaks Spanish and he loves hearing all of the different accents from all the athletes. “It’s a real dream — I always watched the Olympics when I was younger, I always loved watching every team,” Contreras said. “I met a guy from Barcelona; he was really nice, and it’s really cool seeing everybody from the different countries — it’s a new journey.”
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Saint Louis resident and USA competitor Will Burke, left, high fives fellow USA competitor and Riverside, Calif. resident Jacob Contreras during a friendly boccia ball game at the 2013 World Dwarf Games on Sunday at IM Sports-West.
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