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MSU enrollment numbers released Considered a “slight increase” from the last academic year, the expected enrollment numbers released Friday put MSU at 49,700 students. Last fall’s enrollment was 49,343, according to the Office of the Registrar. The year’s entering class was 7,890 students, which also represent a slight increase. The university received 32,200 applications. The average GPA of the entering class was 3.6, and an average ACT score of 25.5, in line with MSU’s averages. However, the numbers are just an estimate, with the official count taking place on Sept. 22. — Simon Schuster

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What to do when your roommate drives you crazy Step 1 Not all of us love the idea of living with someone new for the first time in our lives — especially in a dorm. Whether your roommate is a complete stranger or your best friend, you will find yourself having to adapt to their ways of living. What if your roommate takes one of your shirts without asking? What if he or she leaves cans of soda on the floor? Maybe they like to blast music while you’re studying or sleeping. Most students who are in a new roommate situation do not know how to approach these issues. So, here is a step-by-step guide to conflict resolution when feuding with a roommate. —Brandi Scarber

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Junior quarterback Connor Cook passes during a game against Jacksonville State on Friday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Gamecocks, 45-7. PHOTO: Julia nagy

Spartans look sharp in win over Jacksonville State With the season opener out of the way, MSU football prepares for this weekend’s top- matchup against Oregon in Eugene

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45-7 “Statistically, I think (Connor Cook) played really well, he did pretty much what we expected. Obviously the big plays resulted (in touchdowns) but I think he did a good job of managing the game.” Dave Warner, Offensive Coordinator

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When the clock struck zero on No. 8 MSU’s (1-0 overall) 45-7 win against Jacksonville State, Spartan players could shift their focus to the game that Spartan fans have had in their mind all summer. The Spartans fly out to Eugene, Ore., on Thursday for their Saturday night clash with the No. 3 Oregon Ducks (1-0 overall) — a top-10 battle that has been labeled as an early season game with playoff-impacting potential. College football analysts Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Lee Corso will be in Eugene with ESPN College GameDay. “This is an opportunity game,” Head Coach Mark Dantonio said Sunday. “Win or lose, you know we still have a lot of football ahead of us, and we have to understand that that’s every bit as important as this one single game.” With the advent of the new college football playoff that will include only four teams, this TUESDAY, SEPTEMB E R 2 , 2 01 4

top-10 game could be an elimination game according to some experts. Dantonio said it is too early to talk about the playoffs, but he was proud of the way the Big Ten represented itself last weekend. Many experts believe the Big Ten champion could be on the outside looking in when it is time to announce the four teams. “I thought the Big Ten represented itself (Saturday), but ... it’s only two games in,” he said. “We were nowhere to be found at this time last season. I think it’s all way too early to be making assumptions on any football team.” Recapping Jacksonville State Although fans were looking past the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-1 overall), Dantonio insisted the Spartans would not. Dantonio called Friday’s opening win over Jacksonville State a “statement game,” against the FCS opponent that went 11-4 last season. MSU made statements early and often as they carried a 38-0 lead into the half, behind the

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Junior wide receiver AJ Troup scores a touchdown past Jacksonville State cornerback Jermaine Houghon during a game against Jacksonville State on Friday at Spartan Stadium. PHOTO: ERIN HAMPTON

arm of Connor Cook and his three touchdowns. Cook completed all but one pass for 285 yards. “Statistically, I think he played really well, he did pretty much what we expected,” Offensive Coordinator Dave Warner said. “Obviously the big plays resulted (in touchdowns) but I think he did a good job of managing the game.” The happy faces of Connor Cook and senior wide receiver Tony Lippett following the opening game was a new sight for those in the newly-renovated Tom and Lupe Izzo Family Media Center. Last season, the Spartans stumbled in a sloppy 26-13 win against Western Michigan that saw the offense sputter under the control of former quarterback Andrew Maxwell. Lippett said the secret to the offensive success isn’t very complicated. The players have put the work in to make the improvements that they have. “We’ve been put through a lot of work,” Lippett said. “We are trying to keep getting better after every game.” With the game being well in hand by halftime, both teams were able to play more of their players than if the score was close. MSU played more than 70 players, something Dantonio was happy about. This allowed backups to get important snaps, and some might have cemented more playing time in the future. Senior running back Nick Hill, who has battled inconsistency at times during his career at MSU, scored two touchdowns and gained 49 yards on 11 carries. “Experience helps,” Hill said. “Now I’m ready defense and I remember stuff from film, having experience helps any player.” Senior offensive lineman Travis Jackson and junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. were injured during the game. Dantonio would not comment on their status for Saturday or the rest of the season. Looking Ahead Every player or coach would say they weren’t overlooking Jacksonville State by thinking about Oregon, now no one has to pretend. MSU has the Ducks on their brain. “There’s no question looking to our next opponent, Oregon is very talented,” Dantonio said. “This is an opportunity to play on the road in a hostile environment.” Following the win, MSU players and coaches

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were asked about Oregon. The players said they were going to take 24 hours, watch the film of the game and focus on Oregon later. “We’ll first correct this game (Jacksonville State),” senior safety Kurtis Drummond said. “We’ll have time to look to Oregon.” The embargo of talking about MSU’s trip out west was broken when Dantonio spoke about the Ducks to the media Sunday. He said the offense of Jacksonville State, which gained 244 yards of total offense, and Oregon are similar but not identical. “Some of the aspects they do are similar to Oregon,” he said. “Certainly just playing an up-tempo offense when they’re trying to go as fast as they can ... it’s as much a conditioning factor as anything.” Oregon is known as an offense that wants to run a lot of plays as quickly as possible. The offense, birthed by current Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly, has been incredibly effective over the years. In 2013, Oregon was the fourth-highest scoring offense in the country to the tune of 45.5 points per game. They return their Heisman Trophy candidate junior quarterback Marcus Mariota this season. Mariota, similar to Cook, did not play in the second half of his team’s 62-13 win against South Dakota. “This is an opportunity for us, number one, to see where we are as a program,” Dantonio said. “We’re going to use this game as a game to get ready for the rest of the season, just like any other game.”

game Takeaway s No. 8 MSU (1-0 overall) football cruised to a 45-7 win over Jacksonville State last week to kick off the season. The offense was electric, defense stiff and overall lived up to its top ten preseason ranking. Now with a top ten matchup set in place between MSU and No. 3 Oregon (1-0 overall) on Saturday, let’s take a quick look back for a few takeaways from the season opener. — Robert BondY

Cook, Passing Game Impresses It’s safe to say junior quarterback Connor Cook picked up right where he left off at the Rose Bowl. Cook went for 285 yards and three touchdowns in only two quarters of play, proving he has potentially taken that next step forward. The wide receiver unit was also impressive on Friday to create a complete passing attack. Senior wide receiver Tony Lippett set a career high with his 167 yards and matched his total touchdown count from a year ago in just the first quarter. Junior wide receiver A.J. Troup also made plays on the outside with a touchdown grab, creating another big body target for Cook. Head Coach Mark Dantonio compared this wide receiver corps to his 2011 unit, when B.J. Cunningham, Keshawn Martin and Keith Nichol sported the green-andwhite, and they lived up to it on Friday. If this passing attack can build off Friday’s success and continue to improve, it’ll be one of the best in the conference.

2 Defense Not Shabby The offense got a lot of the attention because of its long scoring plays, but the defense was just as impressive on Friday. The starting unit was stifling in the first half, posting a shutout and containing the up-tempo, no-huddle Gamecock offense with ease. The Gamecocks’ offense returned nine starters from a year ago that set 49 school records, but could only rack up 89 total yards in the first half. That bodes well for the Spartans, who will face a similarly styled offense this week at No. 3 Oregon. Dantonio said after watching the game tape he noticed players getting tired from the up-tempo style which can lead to missed tackles and assignments. However, if the “Spartan Dawgs” can perform as well next week out in Eugene, Ore., expect MSU to come back with a win. With one game down, the defense will have the opportunity to make a statement in week two.

3 Banged Up It wasn’t all good news on Friday for MSU, with a couple of potential big time injuries on the offensive side of the ball. On the first possession of the game, Cook took a vicious late hit on his left knee, and senior running back Jeremy Langford hobbled off the field a couple times as well. Both players said they were fine following the game. However, it appears the same can’t be said for junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. and senior offensive lineman Travis Jackson. Kings Jr. went down, with what looked like an ankle injury and was carried off by trainers. Jackson was also helped off the field on Friday and never returned. Dantonio wouldn’t comment on the status of either Kings Jr. or Jackson, which is never a good sign. The loss of either for a long period of time will have an impact on the offense’s success, especially if an already young O-line loses a veteran leader like Jackson.

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4 Good, But Not Great It’s hard to pick apart and find areas of concern when looking at the boxscore, but Dantonio said there is still plenty of room for improvement. Despite racking up 211 total yards, the run game was a spot that Dantonio said needs to improve, “I wish we ... controlled the line of scrimmage a little bit better, but ran the ball okay,” Dantonio said during a teleconference on Sunday. “But not as effective as I would have thought we would.” Langford finished with only 57 yards on 13 carries and never really was able to bust a long run. Senior running back Nick Hill looked good as the No. 2 back, recording two touchdowns and 49 yards on 11 carries, but as a unit there still is room for improvement and will need to get more of a push out of the offensive line as the season goes on. Of course, Jacksonville State perhaps isn’t the greatest measure of talent. The real test will come this weekend.

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From Craigslist to the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center to Facebook groups, students are exploring different outlets to cheaply furnish their new places. Sometimes, they even get their hands on useful items for free. Communication sophomore Colleen McBride used a Facebook group for MSU students called Free & For Sale to get additions for her new house. She purchased electronics and kitchenware from students in the group, as well as helped her friend find a desk and nightstand. McBride said that it is

Specials at local East Lansing bars provide affordable nights out Monday Black Cat Bistro 115 Albert Ave. Michigan happy hour from 4-6 p.m. with $3 Michigan drafts, $4 Michigan spirits and $5 Michigan wines This special is offered every day. Tuesday Rick’s American Cafe 224 Abbot Road Half off of drinks from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., half off of food until midnight. Wednesday Dublin Square Irish Pub 327 Abbot Road Half off of most drinks from 5 p.m. to close (excludes top shelf drinks)

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the cheaper route to go, and it is cool to be giving money to other MSU students as well. Another option students, such as hospitality business sophomore Chase Ryan and prenursing freshman Erin Schoen, have taken advantage of is the MSU Surplus Store. Here, students are able to buy used items for cheap, such as couches, futons, tables and bikes. Ryan said stores like this are good because they provide students with helpful options to find what they need for a reasonable price. Schoen agreed. “College is expensive and I want to save as much as I can,” she said. “In four years, it will probably be trashed anyways.” The desire for deals has not gone unnoticed by MSU Surplus Store employees. Charley Duffy said that the week students move in is very busy, so the store extends its hours. The MSU Surplus Store is open for sale from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday.

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Summer is ending and students are flooding the streets of East Lansing. With bar cover fees, drinks and food, as well as the cab fares, nights out can add up. Here’s a compilation of specials for a few of East Lansing’s bars to make a trip out with friends a little more affordable.

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Witnesses recount day in May that left two dead Former MSU employee and East Lansing street musician Ricard Taylor is charged with seven felonies in the shooting deaths of two people on the morning of May 12.

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10 a.m., Frandor Rite Aid Taylor enters the Lansing Rite Aid and begins to ask strange questions about side affects from eye drops he intends to purchase, and asks who would be responsible if his eyes started bleeding or falling out. He goes to pay for the drops but can’t, and decides to come back later.

11 a.m., Frandor Rite Aid Taylor returns to the store, this time asking to speak to Michael Addo, the first victim. Taylor later tells police he shot Addo because the answers he gave Taylor about the eyedrops “pissed him off.”

11:07 a.m., Frandor Rite Aid Addo is shot at 11:07 a.m. After, Taylor flees on foot back to his home on Coolidge Road.

11:13 a.m., Coolidge Road A second victim, Jordan Rogers, is shot at his home on Coolidge. He was Taylor’s neighbor and allegedly got into a verbal altercation with Taylor the night before.

Coolidge Road After the second shooting, police surrounded Taylor’s home. A three-hour standoff ensued between Taylor and police.

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9 a.m., 54B District Court Taylor appears in court, Witnesses testify about the shootings.

Ingham County Circuit Court Taylor will appear in court again. He faces seven felony charges, including two counts of open murder at 9 a.m. Witnesses testify about the incidents that occurred on May 12.

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When East Lansing resident Ricard Taylor, 34, entered the Frandor Rite Aid on the morning of May 12, his first intention was to buy a bottle of eyedrops, Rite Aid salesman Brian Czerwinski testified in 54B District Court in East Lansing Friday morning. After selecting the eyedrops, Czerwinski said Taylor approached the pharmacy and asked who would be responsible for side effects. After telling Taylor it would be the pharmacist, Czerwinski said Taylor starting asking strange questions and made suggestions that his “eyes might bleed” or “fall out.” It was then Taylor met Michael Addo, a pharmacist at the Rite Aid. After a short discussion about the drops, Taylor went to pay for the item, couldn’t, and left to get another form of payment. Czer w insk i said Taylor returned, claiming he was a doctor and wanted to show Addo his credentials. Addo went into a consultation room with Taylor shortly after. Then Czerwinski said he heard gunshots and screaming. “I saw him (Taylor) leaving the store,” Czerwinski said. “He made a smiling gesture toward us. He didn’t run — he was just walking out of the store.” Czerwinski then went to check on Addo. After opening the door to the consultation room only slightly, Czerwinski saw multiple gun shells on the floor. “I saw his legs, and then I saw (Addo) lying on his back,” Czerwinski said. “His face, his right eye was either beaten or shot. There was a big bruise.” St. Aubin testified that Taylor willingly divulged details of the shooting with little prodding.

“He said ‘he rubbed me the wrong way.’ I said, ‘so you went back and shot him?’ And he said ‘yeah, I went back and shot him,’” St. Aubin testified. St. Aubin said Taylor then fled the Rite Aid, returned to his home on Coolidge Road, reloaded his gun, and went to “finish what he had started the night before.” East Lansing resident Isaiah Meyers, 17, awoke to hear gunshots at his neighbor’s house. “I heard someone running past my window screaming for help,” Meyers testified. It was Jordan Rogers, 27, the second shooting victim that day. Meyers said he opened his front door and saw Rogers lying on the mat in front of the door. “There was a hole in his shoulder,” Meyers said. “He said he was dying.” After ambulances came for both victims, they were later pronounced dead. In court Friday, relatives of Rogers could be heard weeping. St. Aubin testified Taylor and Rogers had gotten into a verbal altercation the night prior, and went to his home the next morning, forced Rogers to the back of the house, and shot him. She said Taylor didn’t want to shoot Rogers in front of a child he saw sleeping on the couch. At the time, Rogers lived with his fiancee and was a soon-tobe stepfather to three daughters. St. Aubin also testified many things Taylor said were strange, including his paranoia of believing his life was in danger because of his “shooting an important person ... the African dude.” Taylor reportedly told St. Aubin he had just applied to work in the CIA, and claimed to have post-traumatic stress disorder from working as a “cook” in the Navy.

Ricard Taylor enters the courtroom for his preliminary exam Friday at 54B District Court in East Lansing. Taylor faces seven felony charges, including two counts of open murder. PHOTO: Julia nagy

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Women’s soccer looks to continue early momentum

Junior forward Allyson Krause celebrates with teammates sophomore defender Jessica Kjellstrom, 16, and freshman midfielder Morgan McKerchie, 29, after scoring a goal during the game against Eastern Michigan on Friday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. The Spartans defeated the Eagles, 3-0. PHOTO: AERIKA WILLIAMS

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T he wome n’s so cce r team has gotten off to a strong 3-0 start, remaining undefeated after last Friday’s win over Eastern Michigan. With three wins over very difficult teams, MSU has jumped out to encouraging results. Early season success has not been uncommon in recent years, however. Head Coach Tom Saxton has had the team well-prepared for early season competition, but a trend has emerged over the last two years. In 2013, MSU jumped out to a fiery start and went 6-0-2 in non-conference games. They rolled into Big Ten play but struggled mightily, dropping eight of the eleven conference games and ending the season with a 9-82 overall record. The 2012 season featured much of the same, as the team started 6-1-1 in the non-conference schedule, before losing eight of the 11 conference games. MSU finished 2012 with a 8-9-2 overall record. This early season success is understandable. From 2012-14, including the two games this year, the Spartans have played one ranked team in non-conference games. The inten-

tion of these games is to prepare the team for a rigorous Big Ten schedule, and to expose any weaknesses that must be addressed. “We really want to gain confidence in these games. They’re tough games to prepare us for the Big Ten,” Saxton said of the non-conference calendar. Entering Big Ten play has been a problem the past two years. Playing in a very difficult conference, MSU competes with some of the best teams in the nation. This year, the Big Ten currently features three highly ranked teams, with No. 8 Penn State, No. 10 Michigan, and No. 19 Wisconsin holding spots on the NSCAA/adidas College Soccer Women’s Top 25 Poll. Penn State has been a force in the conference for years and has won 15 of the last 16 Big Ten women’s soccer titles. The Nittany Lions have also made 19 straight N C A A To u r n a m e n t appearances. There are clear obstacles in the Spartans quest for Big Ten success. Injuries are always a factor, and, last year, the Spartans were derailed by them. “Hopefully, we can try to stay healthier. We were hurt by untimely injuries, but we should be much

Field hockey splits weekend overtime matches

Senior forward Allie Ahern fights for the ball from Maine back/ midfielder Nicole Sevey during a game against Maine on Sunday at Ralph Young Field. The Spartans defeated the Black Bears, 5-4 in overtime. PHOTO: JESSALYN TAMEZ

By Jonathon Chun sports@statenews.com

Coming off a weekend that saw MSU field hockey split two overtime games, it’s easy to imagine the difficulty of trying to weigh the positives and negatives. On one end, the Spartans took the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils into extra time on Friday following a late goal by senior forward Abby Barker. They were able to battle the ups and downs of the game against Maine on Sunday and find a way to come out on top. On the other end, too many opportunities were handed over to the opposition. The Spartans couldn’t put together a complete effort for seventy minutes and had to rely on timely scoring from seniors. This week, Head Coach Helen Knull will have to assess her team’s performance and decide whether to focus on the good or fix the bad. “From both games this weekend, it’s just the details and it’s the execution part,” Knull said.

“We talked to the girls about it in post-game. We’ve got to execute under pressure. We’ve got to execute when we’re up, when we’re down. And at times ... our minds weren’t in it. We’ve got to stay mentally sharp.” If Knull needs an example of staying mentally sharp heading into next weekend, she would not have to look any further than the seniors on this roster. With Barker recording two goals over the weekend and Allie Ahern registering the game-winner in overtime on Sunday, senior leadership has already made its mark on this season. On Friday’s overtime loss to Duke, MSU looked like it was on its way to getting shut out the

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first game of the season. Trailing 1-0 with only seconds remaining, Barker took the game into her own hands. After forcing a turnover by the side of the net, Barker took the ball on her reverse stick and fired a shot that found the back of the net. As one of the returning seniors, timely performances are no surprise to her coach. “This is her fourth year here, and that’s what Abby does,” Knull said. “When we’re behind, she’ll put the team on her back and she’ll get her momentum going. She kind of gets these crazy eyes and she gets going forward. And that’s what we saw in the second half coming out of

deeper this year,” Saxton said of the team’s health struggles last year. MSU’s three games so far have shown flashes of what is needed to get through the challenges that lie ahead with new freshmen faces emerging and experienced upperclassmen taking over. Freshman forward Jamie Cheslik, junior forward Allyson Krause, redshirt junior defender Rachel Van Poppelen, and redshirt senior goalkeeper Courtney Clem had huge impacts in the first three games. Cheslik scored twice and added an assist, Krause scored once and assisted three goals, Van Poppelen scored twice, and Clem recorded 22 saves and posted two shutouts. Although three non-conference games is a small sample size to work with, it appears as though MSU is progressing smoothly and is working to avoid further Big Ten struggles. MSU’s season-opening 3-1 victory over San Diego State looks even better, as SDSU defeated No. 10 U-M on Sunday. A winning foundation is being built, and if the impact players can keep up their level of play, MSU can find its stride going into the conference schedule. Online Volleyball’s underclassmen stood out during a 4-0 weekend at the UAB/Samford Invitational in Alabama.

Online 2-0 start could be promising for a men’s soccer team looking to build on historic season

the gate.” Making sense of the game against Duke, Barker was optimistic about her team’s play in the future. “I don’t think we played our best game and it just shows that we have so much potential going into the season,” Barker said. “While it is disappointing, it just makes me more excited for games to come.” If what Barker said is true, and MSU took the No. 4 team in the nation to overtime without playing their best game, it’s a safe bet that the Spartans will look for a stronger effort as they hit the road over the next few weekends.

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Military gear too strong for public safety, civil disturbances A Cedar Village riot doesn’t warrant a military tank. But the aftermath of the fatal shooting by a police officer of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., showed that law enforcement agencies are increasingly heavy-handed with their military-style equipment. In Ferguson, citizens gathered for a candlelight vigil following the Aug. 9 shooting. The vigil began peacefully, but looting and violence soon ensued and spun the city into a scene of chaos for weeks. The country watched local and state law enforcement agencies attempt to control the situation. The Ferguson seen through photographs, tweets and live streams started to resemble an occupied territory more than a free city. Tear gas, rubber bullets and Humvees made their way onto the streets in a fight to contain demonstrators. In the midst of the tension, President Barack Obama ordered an investigation of the federal programs that provide local agencies across the

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country with surplus military defense gear. “There is a big difference between our military and our local law enforcement, and we don’t want those lines blurred,” Obama said in a press conference. In our own backyards, we’ve seen police respond with force to raucous public gatherings. When MSU beat Ohio State to claim the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl, proud members of Spartan Nation reveled. Most notably around Cedar Vil-

lage, they stormed out of apartments and gathered in the street to celebrate. They lit fires and fed the flames with couches and trees. It was estimated that about 2,000 people were in the crowd near River and Cedar Streets. MSU and East Lansing police, plus other authorities, including Michigan State Police riot officers, responded to the scene. At least 15 arrests were made. Those officers didn’t fire off tear gas or rubber bullets, but the issue is whether they should be permitted to.

Services. That purpose should be apparent in police practice. We need strong, national regulations governing the use of heavy equipment and strict consequences for agencies that meet citizens with tactical gear. For civilian protests or unrest, such as the civil disturbance at MSU last December, military equipment is too drastic a response. An officer’s duty is to protect, not fight. And if streets and roads become combat zones, no one is really safe.

There are many examples of appropriate use of force and equipment. In Ferguson, however, law enforcement officials are overstepping their bounds by pulling out heavy equipment against communities. Military-style equipment from the Department of Defense was intended to offer both the public and police security against armed gangs and serious potential threats such as terrorism, according to Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed

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Spartans of all ages kick off football season

riday was a beautiful night to kick off another season of Spartan football.

The streets of East Lansing were covered in green and white as students and alumni prepared themselves for a night of rooting for their favorite team. With this being one of three home night games this season, East Lansing was alive all day with the scent of roasting hot dogs and the cheers of families playing games filling the air. Anticipation and morale was especially high since this was the first game for the Spartans after winning the Rose Bowl back in January. The tailgating fervor was rewarded with MSU’s first win this fall — the Spartans had a 45-7 victory over Jacksonville State. — Anya Rath

ABOVE LEFT: Colson Schick, 9, snaps the ball to his brother Carson, 11, while tailgating before a game against Jacksonville State on Friday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Gamecocks, 45-7. ABOVE RIGHT: East Lansing resident Kim Gaffney holds her football purse while tailgating before the game against Jacksonville State on Friday at Spartan Stadium. LEFT: From left, Grand Rapids, Mich., resident Paula Miller, Bath Township, Mich., residents Dan, Sydney, 19 months, and Danielle Flaumenhaft tailgate before a game against Jacksonville State on Friday at Spartan Stadium. PHOTOS: JULIA NAGY

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