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Tony’s restaurant closes, makes way for Vietnamese noodle spot BY ALEX KURRIE AKURRIE@STATENEWS.COM

The new Vietnamese restaurant Pho Viet has filled the void adjacent to Buffalo Wild Wings that was once occupied by Tony’s, a popular breakfast diner for MSU students. During the past year, Tony’s remained closed and many underclassmen scarcely remember the restaurant. “I’ve never even heard of Tony’s,” marketing freshman Chandler Tuttle said. Some students, mostly upperclassmen, were sad to see the popular diner disappear. Journalism senior Carly Belsi-

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to said she doesn’t understand why it closed since it was so popular. She said it was a good place to eat and hang out. Belsito continued by saying she is willing to try the taste of Vietnam which now stands at 350 Albert Street. Pho Viet’s restaurant manager Son Bui is confident that his restaurant’s cooking will be a perfect fit for an MSU student’s pallet. Born and raised in De Nang, Vietnam, Bui gained a passion for cooking local styles from his parents, he said. He transferred his knowledge of his culture’s cuisine when he moved to the United States in 1981.

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Okemos, Mich., residents Matthew and Jamie Bernard enjoy lunch together Tuesday at Pho Viet, 350 Albert Street, in East Lansing. Pho Viet opened to the public last week and offers a variety of Vietnamese options on their menu. PHOTO: ALICE KOLE

Bui said he knows of very few other Vietnamese restaurants in the area and so he feels Pho Viet will make a wonderful addition to the MSU culinary community. Most of the customers that come in are students, and Bui said they “leave happy.” The nearest restaurant which offers Vietnamese options is located in Lansing on Cedar Street. Bui assures his patrons that he and his restaurant truly care about the quality of the ingredients. Not only is it healthy, but he said it’s also delicious.

“I love the traditional Pho Bo dish,” communication junior Patrick Nguyen said, adding that there aren’t many Vietnamese restaurants around campus. The f lavor from the ingredients, Bui said, will make his Vietnamese cooking stand out among other Asian restaurants in the area. “100 percent, I believe in it,” he said. Most of all, Bui said he adores the look on students’ faces when they are served promptly.

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Investigation finds MSU mishandled sexual assault cases

Meet the wide recievers on MSU’s football team

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Spotlight The long road back

MSU international students reflect

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College is a fresh start and a new beginning for most, but for some international students at MSU it can feel like a whole new world. Along with learning a new language, culture and sometimes moving across the globe, international students face a journey more difficult than most in getting their start at college.

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Three years ago, England native Charlie Cox and Wales natives Gergo Pinter and Hannah Perkins knew they wanted to be a part Naseim Omeish, a native of Benghazi, Libya, and an internaof the exchange program their university offered, but it wasn’t tional relations senior, spent two years at the MSU English Learnuntil six months ago that they found out they would be attending Center and decided to stay in East Lansing as an undergrading MSU this fall. uate student. Omeish is living in an off-campus apartment this All three students are juniors from Lancaster University in Lanyear and said her goal is to attend a football game before she caster, England, and will be living in McDonel Hall this year. Pergraduates this spring. The senior said she noticed a number of kins and Pinter are studying physics while Cox is studying biophysdifference between MSU and Libyan universities since arrivics, and the three have already noticed a few differences between ing in East Lansing. MSU and Lancaster University. More majors to choose from and a much bigger and more Class sizes are a bit smaller at MSU, the students said. At Landiverse campus set MSU apart from universities in Libya, Omeish caster University each class usually consists of one final exam, said. so preparing for multiple exams throughout the “In Libya, it’s just Libyans and usually just peosemester will be different, the three internationple from the same city,” Omeish said. “Here it’s al students said. so much bigger, so many activities and events. I Perkins said another big difference is sharing can’t even compare it. I feel like that doesn’t do rooms. it (MSU) justice.” “Every room is single back home,” Perkins said. Omeish has also noticed social differences Although, shared bathrooms are common at the Different countries represented by between East Lansing and Benghazi. English university. students at MSU “We don’t party in Libya,” Omeish said. Cox said he quickly noticed the difference in The Libya native also said people seem to be the size of campus. He described MSU’s campus more at ease when talking to each other in East Lansing and as “huge” and said that the same numbers of students admitted described East Lansing’s winter weather as “crazy.” Her mom’s to MSU each year match what Lancaster has in total. food and her family are what Omeish said she misses the most “College life over here is just different than it is in the UK,” Cox while away from home, but said MSU has grown on her. said. “There are bigger events, more opportunities since we are “I noticed that in American culture people get so attached to right in the middle of campus. their university and it’s like ‘I am a Spartan forever’,” Omeish However, Pinter said the hardest part about leaving was that said. “We don’t have that at all in Libya, but coming here, I feel many friends will be graduating while the students are away. like it is starting to grow on me.” The students are looking forward to sporting events as well as the new semester at MSU. “I feel really good and excited about being here,” Cox said. “People have been really helpful and we love it so far.”

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Ellyn Tan is an interior design freshman from Kuala Lumpur, Genglin Li, economics freshman from Shenyang in LiaMalaysia. She has been to America before, but move-in day at Bai- oning, China, traveled 6,350 miles by plane to East Lanley Hall was her first time at MSU and in Michigan. Tan knew she sing to begin his college experience, according to distancewanted to attend MSU three years ago and said she is looking for- calculator.net. Li had visited MSU once before coming to ward to meeting different kinds of people at MSU. school and said that he chose MSU in part due to the fact “There are different kinds of people here to meet, people from that he has a friend who attends MSU. different races of all over the world,” Tan said. Meeting his roommates is what Li “The culture is sort of different from Malaysaid he is most excited for in addition sia. You just get used to your own ways and to putting the “awful” day of travelcultures then notice differences.” ing behind him. Interior design is Tan’s passion and she said Kaiyue Zhao, a media and inforshe is excited to start studying. Tan is also lookmation freshman from Beijing, Chiing forward to winter as her city doesn’t expena, chose to come to MSU due to its International students rience cold weather. Ice skating, skiing and “big campus and many opportunienrolled at MSU in Fall 2014 other winter sports are a few things Tan said she ties.” Zhao has been to the U.S. twice, but is excited to try at MSU, but there are a few things had never been to MSU before move-in day she will miss about home. at Akers Hall. “First I will miss my family, second I miss the food,” Tan said, ref“I am most excited for my new life in the USA and my erencing her three siblings. “I love Malaysian food, but I am fine university life,” Zhao said. with the Western food.” Zhao said East Lansing, compared to Beijing, is quieter After a 23-hour trip, Tan said she’s happy to be on the ground. with a better environment. “Pretty and fresh” is how Zhao “I am very excited, very excited to be here,” Tan said. “I am glad described the air in East Lansing. I chose MSU.” International students sort out their luggage on Aug. 22 in front of Akers Hall during their move-in day. International move-in consisted of multiple Michigan Flyer buses dropping students off from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Akers Hall.

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Hussain Alibrahim knew he wanted to attend MSU since April, but his first time on campus was on move-in day. He is from Safwa City, Saudi Arabia, and is a material science freshman. Alibrahim is living in Wilson Hall this year, away from his family for the first time. Alibrahim said he thinks classes will be difficult to start because he is not a native English speaker. “I am excited and interested to see how everything goes,” Alibrahim said. “I know there will be a lot of challenges.” Alibrahim said the weather is a lot cooler here than in Safwa City and he believes he will adjust well to MSU, which is a 15 hour flight away from his home. “After just a few days, I think maybe MSU will end up being like home away from home,” Alibrahim said.

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MSU prepares for tobacco ban, consequences uncertain BY JOSHUA DOLPHIN

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MSU’s tobacco ban will go into effect next academic year, however, the consequences of breaking the ban are still uncertain. MSU’s tobacco-free ordinance will go into effect on August 15 2016, prohibiting the use and sale of all tobacco products. But the idea for this policy is anything but new. “The concept of going tobacco-free has been talked about off and on for the last 10 years,” MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said. Cody noted police officers will not be issuing tickets to smokers, though rule-breakers will run up against the campus judicial system. This system will review each case individually. “We’re not looking at this from an enforcement perspective, but rather from an educational one focused on creating

MSU will join on fall 2016 a list of U.S. college campuses that have gone tobacco free. According to the American Lung Association, campuses in Michigan are already tobacco free. • Alpena Community • North Central Michigan College University College • Delta College • LCC • Great Lakes Christian • Washtenaw College Community College • SVSU • UM- Medical School a healthy culture on campus,” Cody said. The ordinance, which was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees last June, includes e-cigarettes and all oral tobacco products. FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy products are still allowed. According to the Tobacco-Free MSU website, the delay before the ban goes into effect is “to give the community time to adjust.” Perhaps the hope is that smokers who live or work

on campus will quit smoking in the next year; more likely this will simply give heavier smokers time to get used to the idea. The website states in its FAQ section that “tobacco-free environments encourage users to quit,” Leonard Fleck, a professor of philosophy, agreed. “If (students) spend large amounts of time on campus not smoking, that would give them the confidence that they will be able to quit smoking,” Fleck said. “If you can go sev-

en to eight hours without a cigarette, you can probably go the rest of your life without a cigarette.” Some students have already welcomed the ban. “Generally I’d approve,” accounting junior Jason Barnett said. “It’s a bad habit. It really doesn’t belong here.” Despite that statement, Barnett could understand opposition from smokers. “I think there’s people who might use that sort of thing as a stress reliever, and it makes it a lot more difficult for them to deal with the stress in their own way,” Barnett said. Ot her students have expressed their disgust with the ban. Graduate student Hamit Arvas said he was “totally against” the ordinance. “As long as people are not smoking at the entrances and bothering other people, campus is big enough,” Arvas said.

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Supply chain management freshman Jimmy, who declined to give his last name, smokes a cigarette on Saturday, outside of Wells Hall. He said that the current smoking regulations have forced him to live off campus and that he’s not sure the ban will be effective once it is implemented on Aug. 15, 2016. PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

“I don’t think it harms anyone as long as it doesn’t influence other people’s health, which I think most smokers are conscious about.” Undecided freshman Zipu Zhao felt the ban is reasonable,

but that it shouldn’t cover the entirety of campus. “I think they probably should have certain areas so people can go and smoke,” Zhao said. “It’s a free country, supposed to be a free country.”

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Different routes being explored for marijuana legalization in MI BY JOSH THALL JTHALL@STATENEWS.COM

As more steps are taken towards the legalization of marijuana in Michigan, the question now becomes: how will marijuana become legal? Whether it is through a state-wide public vote in November 2016 or legislation enacted by Michigan’s government sooner. State Rep. Jeff Irwin, (D-Ann Arbor) originally introduced a decriminalization bill during the last legislative session, but knew that it was only a first step. Irwin said it is now time to legalize and regulate adult-use of cannabis. Irwin said that he believes many people in Michigan view the prohibition on cannabis as a complete failure that is costing the state a lot of money, and even destroying some people’s lives. “Every time we spend big money paying prosecutors and court officers and probation officers, and everyone else to grind people through that system,” Irwin said. “People are having to hire lawyers and miss work and have their lives turned upside down.”. “There’s all sorts of consequences to the drug war, both financially as taxpayers, and for the people who are ensnared in it.”

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from 36 Michigan counties with a population greater than 50,000, accounting for 68 percent of all drug related arrests in 2012, according to the Kalamazoo Gazette. Irwin said he has already circulated a draft of his new legislation to legalize marijuana to law enforcement, other legislators and even marijuana legalization activists around the state, and hopes to formally introduce the bill within the next few weeks. Irwin said while the feedback has been fairly positive, there are varying ideas about how cannabis should be regulated upon legalization. “There are some people who look at the legalization of marijuana and they say we need to treat marijuana like enriched uranium and make sure that we track every gram of it and develop very rigorous and strict standards for everything from testing to labeling to handling of the product,” Irwin said. Irwin’s approach, he said, is more of a free market approach which would see a five percent excise tax on marijuana, which would grow to a 10 percent excises tax over a five year period. The money the state generates from the excise tax under Irwin’s bill would be divided up to roads 40 percent, to schools 40 percent and the final 20 percent would go to substance abuse treatment programs. Irwin said that under his bill, local municipalities would have the option of banning marijuana cultivation and retail establishments. Based on the revenue that Colorado and Washington have generated and adjusting it for Michigan’s larger population and economy, Irwin said he estimates full legalization under his bill could generate $100 million in revenue for the state. His legislation is very similar to the ballot pro-

posal from MI Legalize. MI Legalize’s ballot proposal is on track to collect all of the 252,000 necessary signatures they need to go back to the Michigan Board of Canvassers to be considered for inclusion on the 2016 ballot, according to the Deputy Director of MI Legalize Jamie Lowell. Under their proposal Lowell said there would be a 10 percent excise tax, and adult users would be able to grow up to 12 plants without getting a license, and if an adult wanted to grow more or sell it, they would have to apply for a license. Lowell said part of their comprehensive approach is to allow farmers to grow and sell hemp for the production of consumer goods. Lowell said in an email they estimate their proposal would save the state $300 million right away by no longer having to enforce marijuana laws, and it could potentially generate another $200 million and about 25,000 jobs. Lowell said the money generated would be divided up 40 percent to roads, 40 percent to education, and 20 percent back to the local community that chose to zone and create an ordinance for commercial cannabis activity in their town or city. MI Legalize Chairman Jeffrey Hank said via email that their campaign is looking for college students, especially MSU students to volunteer for the campaign, and to work petitioning at football games and other events this fall. “It would be great to hire some MSU students to supplement their income ending the failed war on drugs — the civil rights crisis of our generation,” Hank said. Lowell said that while he’s happy the conversation is turning towards how marijuana will become legal, he hopes people pay close attention to the details of the various proposals. “The good news in all of this is that as we have this discussion, it is about how legalization is going to take place in Michigan in the future, not whether or not it’s going to take place,” Lowell said. “The devil is in the details in how that gets done, and MI Legalize’s language I think just makes the most sense.” The final proposal, from The Michigan Cannabis Coalition or MCC, is also on track to gather all the necessary signatures to meet their deadline, but is quite different from the other two in how it would be regulated. Matt Marsden, the spokesperson for the MCC said their proposal would allow a Cannabis Control Board to handle the regulatory framework of marijuana. “I think ours is focused on creating a new industry in Michigan, much like the micro brewing industry or the distillery industry or the vineyard industry, ” Marsden said. “In which we follow a pattern of creating a cannabis control board, much like the Gaming Control Board or the Liquor Control Commission, which will establish and propagate the rules and regulations by which adults participate in the purchase and use of marijuana in the privacy of their own home.” Marsden said they do not specify the tax rates because they believe it is the responsibility of the legislature to set tax rates at a fair level, that is not too high as to create a black market, but not too low that it doesn’t generate enough revenue. Marsden said under the MCC’s proposal, an individual in a home situation could grow up to two flowering plants, but a local municipality could allow for up to four plants to be grown in a home.

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Decriminilization, in contrast to legalization, makes possession of a personal amount of marijuana payable by a fine instead of an arrest or jail time. These are the cities in Michigan that have decriminlized small possessions of marijuana, although Michigan law does not reflect these changes to city ordinances. Ann Arbor Kalamazoo Detroit Flint Grand Rapids Ypsilanti

Ferndale Jackson Lansing Hazel Park Oak Park Berkley

Marsden said a local municipality could place a fee or charge on the extra two plants if they choose to generate more revenue for the city. Marsden said the MCC does however, specify the revenue generated under their proposal would go towards education, public safety and public health. “I think, in the end, we’re taking an approach

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that’s essentially saying, ‘Let’s regulate marijuana like alcohol,’” Irwin said. “And when you look at these two sentences side-by-side, it’s really unquestionable that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol. It’s not physically addictive, it’s not toxic, it’s less dangerous in a number of ways and I think that is going to lead to continued cultural change.”

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Communication junior Kelly Crawford works as a barista on Saturday at the Red Cedar Cafe, 1331 E. Grand River Ave., in East Lansing. PHOTO: COURTNEY KENDLER

students, many businesses across East Lansing have faced multiple hardships when it comes to summer staff. Retaining employees during the summer season It is not too late to apply for a job in East Lansing — is just one of those problems cited by business owners off-campus businesses as well as MSU offices are cur- like Martyka. “Essentially, (the employees) will do anything to get rently hiring students for this semester and beyond. One off-campus business benefiting from hiring stu- out of East Lansing after they’ve been studying for two semesters at a time,” Martyka said. dents is the Red Cedar Cafe on Grand River Avenue. Wescott, however, has found ways to keep MSU CuliMechanical engineer junior Will Martyka serves as the general manager of the Red Cedar Cafe. As an MSU stu- nary Services thriving during the slower summer season dent himself, Martyka understands the importance of — not every Sparty’s nor cafeteria on campus is open to the public, making it easier for MSU Culinary Services hiring students to help run his business. to operate during the summer. “With where we are located, Some businesses, though, have being so close to campus, a huge “Student employment is decided to leave East Lansing. part of our customer base is stuGrandRiver Coffee Cafe ceased vital to our operations. dents,” Martyka said. “I think a business this past June, followhuge part of employing students We’re happy to employ ing the popular hot dog joint is integrating ourselves into the on-campus students, as What Up Dawg? from just one MSU community, because the well as those who live off month prior. MSU community is predominantMediterranean restaurant ly students.” campus” Woody’s Oasis also ceased operCommunication junior Kelly ations in July. Sarah Wescott Crawford said she finds easily fits Student Employment Program Manager These local places have now her work schedule with her class been replaced by restaurant hours. chains. “It keeps me busy,” Crawford However, that hasn’t stopped Martyka from flourishsaid. “It doesn’t take away from my school work because ing in his business. they’re good with my hours.” “I’ve had people come in every single day tell me that But for some students, leaving campus to work off-campus could prove troublesome, especially during the win- now that GrandRiver Coffee Cafe is closed, they’re looking for that new place to come and study,” Martyka said. ter season. Those students are the ones that could be found work- “I think that the students are looking to fill the hole that (GrandRiver Coffee Cafe) has left, and it definitely seems ing on-campus jobs throughout the school year. Student Employment Program Manager for MSU’s Resi- like a number of them are coming here.” Wescott said on-campus job opportunities are still being dential and Hospitality Services Sarah Wescott said MSU Culinary Services employs up to 3,500 students during offered to MSU students. “We are in the midst of our hiring peak right now,” the school year at the 21 Sparty’s locations and in all 11 Wescott said. “While (MSU) Culinary Services is defidining halls across campus. “Student employment is vital to our operations,” nitely the area where we’re doing the most of our hirWescott said. “We’re happy to employ on-campus stu- ing right now.” Need more info on finding a job on-campus? Visit jobs. dents as well as those who live off campus.” However, even with the added benefit of hiring local rhs.msu.edu for details. BY SEAN VICHINSKY

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Students address lack of diverse hair salons BY TREASURE ROBERTS TROBERTS@STATENEWS.COM

African American students specifically have noticed a lack of stylists in the East Lansing area who know how to do their hair properly. Some students have taken matters into their own hands by starting in-home salons, while others travel back to their hometown just to get a “new ‘do.” “We need salons up here, it’s a hassle going all the way home to get your hair done and coming all the way back up here. I don’t like it,” Ajah Chandler, a chemical engineering sophomore, said.

“The salons up here are mostly for white people.” Because of the diversity and specialized care required for African-American hair, properly educated stylists are required. One of the larger beauty salons in the area, Douglas J. Aveda Institute on Grand River Avenue, is not prepared to style ethnic hair. Scott Weaver, president of the salon, said they do not perform twist-outs, braids or sew-ins — three of the most popular styles for black women. Human biology sophomore Kierra Watkins made an appointment at the salon to have her hair washed and straightened.

Social work senior Sharonda Chaney looks at her new sew-in done by food science and packaging senior Uché Onwudiwe on Saturday in Onwudiwe’s Chandler Crossings apartment. Chaney has been coming to Onwudiwe to get her hair done since she was a freshman in college.

“It’s difficult walking around and feeling like people don’t understand your hair because it is different and unique.” Ambrigail Smith Interior design senior

However, she said the stylist did not use a pressing comb, a commonly used tool to straighten ethnic hair. Watkins said she was unhappy with the results she received after leaving the salon. “It was still thick and my roots were not straightened they were wavy,” Watkins said. “It felt like my hair got rained on.” To address the problem, some students have even decided to start their own in-home hair businesses. Food science senior Uché Onwudiwe began doing hair at MSU during her fresh-

man year in 2012. She started doing hair to make a few bucks, but then she realized numerous women struggled to find a good salon and desired her services. She does styles ranging from blow dry and press, box braids and Senegalese twists. She also does hair of people from other ethnic backgrounds, including white and Asian women. A fairly new group on campus known as “CurlFriends” has also recognized the struggle with getting their hair done properly. This organization is structured around how

to maintain African-American textured hair. “We don’t have the support of MSU’s campus,” Ambrigail Smith, president of the group and an interior design senior, said. “It’s difficult walking around and feeling like people don’t understand your hair because it is different and unique.” Smith said she wanted to create a community where people could feel comfortable with their hair, be able to ask questions about how to care for it and to be assisted with patience. “Finding someone you are comfortable with enough and who is educated on black hair is really difficult,” Smith said. “Salons around here just want to comb it and flat iron it and are not able to do natural styles.” For more information on CurlFriends, visit facebook.com/CurlfriendsMSU

Food science and packaging senior Uché Onwudiwe, left, performs a sew-in for one of her clients, social work senior Sharonda Chaney on Saturday in her Chandler Crossings apartment. She has been doing hair for herself and others since the sixth grade. PHOTOS: CATHERINE FERLAND

Finding the best bang for your buck: a guide to cheap textbooks BY MCKENNA ROSS MROSS@STATENEWS.COM

A new school year means new classes. So once again, students have to pull out their wallets and pay for expensive textbooks. And for many, the question to buy or rent and order online or in-store can be tough. Assistant Manager at Student Book Store Mike Wylie said he believes buying or renting books in-store has many advantages. “It’s easy and quick to get them back to the store,” Wylie said. “We have the official book lists from each department and you immediately get the book—there’s no wait.” However, Wylie said his and other bookstores in East Lansing understand why students purchase their textbooks online. “We try to be as competitive (with online resources) as we can be, but we can’t real-

ly change the prices, for example, on new books,” he said. “I understand if it’s a $5 or so difference.” Criminal Justice senior Bailey Loftis said she uses online resources such as Amazon and Chegg because she finds her textbooks cheaper there. “I always have good experiences (buying and renting online),” Loftis said. “I ordered some textbooks recently and they came in two days.” Food Science junior Maria Cotter said she always gets her books from the Student Book Store. “I go there because I like looking at the clothing and other items while I shop for my books,” Cotter said. “I’m a local, so I go in the summer when it’s easier to get them.” The State News has compiled a comparison chart on some of the most basic textbooks for MSU students.

EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

BEST VALUE AT AMAZON: buy new $6.90, buy used $0.32 Also available at Student Book Store (buy new $49.95, buy used $39.95) and Chegg (buy used $13.49, rent new $9.99, rent used $9.99)

MTH 103 College Algebra

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CEM 141 iClicker II

FREE RENTAL FROM ASMSU OR BEST VALUE AT STUDENT BOOK STORE: buy new $46.95, buy used $39.99 Also available at Chegg (buy used $46.99, rent new $41.99, rent used $41.99) and Amazon (buy new $56.01, buy used $50.43)

IAH 201 Globalization and American Popular Culture

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Getting to know the 2015 MSU football wide receivers A year following the graduation of MSU’s top two wide receivers in Tony Lippett and Keith Mumphery, the Spartans head into the 2015 season with a huge hole to fill at the wide out position. What follows is a breakdown of the group of receivers on this year’s team that will be looking to take a step up. — NATHANIEL BOTT

NO. 16 AARON BURBRIDGE

6 foot 1 inch senior. 2014 stats: 29 rec. 358 yards. 1TD Rushing: 8 car. 39 yards. This Farmington Hills native might be the number one receiver target for Connor Cook entering the season. He has the experience, playing in multiple games in each of his first three season, including all 13 games last year. He has reliable hands and a combination of athleticism and speed allowing him to both overpower smaller defensive backs or break away from linebacker coverage. Burbridge, like Arnett, was another highly touted recruit from the state of Michigan, as he attended Harrison High School and helped them win a record-setting 13th state championship while he was a senior. He started the spring sidelined with a foot injury, but is ready to plug the gaps left behind by leading receivers Tony Lippett and Keith Mumphery last season.

NO. 85 MACGARRETT KINGS, JR.

5 foot 10 inches senior. 2014 stats: 29 rec. 404 yards. 1 TD Rushing: 12 car. 71 yards. Macgarrett Kings, Jr. was a high school star at University School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but decided to travel across the country to play for Dantonio. He played eight games as a freshman and has been second on the team in receptions for the past two seasons. He took over the punt returner position on last year’s squad during the season and excelled. He is primarily used as a flanker and similar to Shelton, uses good hands and evasiveness to accumulate yards after the catch. He has had a few run-ins with the law — a drunk driving arrest in 2014 and disorderly conduct in 2015 — but remains a vital player in the receiver rotation. He is one of Cook’s favorite targets in short yardage situations and a reliable option to convert third-downs.

NO. 12 R.J. SHELTON

5 foot 11 inches junior. 2014 stats: 16 rec. 173 yards. 2 TD Rushing: 21 car. 148 yards. 2TD Shelton may be the most integral and dynamic piece returning for Dantonio’s offense. Shelton was heavily used last year as a slot and screen receiver, catching the ball in short yardage situations and using his speed and elusiveness to gain yards after the catch. His use in the running game kept defenses off-balanced, and should continue to be a factor in the reverse or option running game the Spartans deploy on occasion. He ranked third in the Big Ten in kick return yards, and returned an opening kickoff for a touchdown in 2014 for only the second time in Michigan State football history.

NO. 19 A.J. TROUP

6 foot 2 inches senior. 2014 stats: 7 rec. 113 yards. 2 TD One major question mark heading into the season at the wide receiver position was determining who would fill the void as a deep ball threat for Connor Cook to use at his disposal. A.J. Troup appears to be that weapon following a solid spring performance. The team receivers are, for the most part, speedy and undersized. Troup brings an element of physicality and size to the long passing game for Cook, who is considered to be one of college football’s best deep ball quarterbacks. He missed the 2011 and 2013 season with major knee injuries. But saw his first healthy season last year, making major strides in playing time and flashing potential for this year, like his 33-yard touchdown grab versus Eastern Michigan.

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NO. 5 DEANTHONY ARNETT

5 foot 11 inches senior. 2014 stats: 2 rec. 11 yards. Arnett’s name has been swirling around for the past two seasons about the possibility of him breaking into the receiver rotation and this might be the year for him to do it. Players and coaches have been more impressed with Arnett this spring and he is seizing his opportunity to become a real contributor for the offense. Arnett hails from Saginaw, where he attended Saginaw High School and was ranked as the number two prospect in the state of Michigan by rivals.com. He transferred to Michigan State in 2012 following a 24-catch season at Tennessee as a freshman.

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Sports Barnett, Tressel head into debut season as co-defensive coordinators BY MATTHEW ARGILLANDER MARGILLANDER@STATENEWS.COM

While it’s true replacing former MSU defensive coordinator and current Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi will be no easy task, head coach Mark Dantonio has promoted two men as co-defensive coordinators— Harlon Barnett and Mike Tressel. Barnett has spent the last eight seasons in East Lansing as the defensive backs coach, while Tressel has oversaw the linebackers. Despite the change, senior cornerback Arjen Colquhoun believes the quality of the MSU defense will remain the same. “They’ll keep the ball rolling, no one is going to drop the ball,” Colquhoun said. “Coach Tressel and coach Barnett are great guys, they did a great job even when coach Narduzzi was here. “ For Barnett, he doesn’t see Tressel and himself as Narduzzi’s replacements, rather just as the next men up. “We’re doing what we do, we were and we’re going to remain a team,” Barnett said. “(That’s) how we’ve done things even when Pat was here. We feel like we flow well together, we’re just keep-

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ing it rolling.” Senior linebacker Darien Harris spoke of benefits that come with having two defensive coordinators. “Coach Tressel and Coach Barnett have been in this system so long they know it like the back of their hand,” Harris said. “We kind of get the best of both worlds with coach Barnett knowing a lot of the secondary and coach Tressel knowing the front seven a lot better. Getting two different perspectives has been really good, they’ve done a great job together.” For senior defensive end Shlique Calhoun, this year is about proving that. “(Pat Narduzzi is) a great coach, but at the end of the day we still need to go out and play the way that we’ve played,” Calhoun said. “That’s what we’ll do this year, we will be able to go out and prove that we’re still the same “Spartan Dawg” defense.”

It is effort that will allow the team to pick up where it left off, according to Tressel. “The effort is like it has been in a (typical) Spartan defense and we’ve emphasized that,” Tressel said. “Don’t kid yourself, the talent hasn’t been what’s made us the best defense in the country, in the Big Ten, whatever it’s been — it’s been the effort.” Ultimately Dantonio said what will allow a two-defensive coordinator system to work this year is the relationship and lack of egos between both Barnett and Tressel. “That’s why I made this decision probably two years ago,” Dantonio said. “I don’t think either of those two guys have an ego. I think they get along very, very well with each other. It’s a give and take type of thing. “I think it’s worked very, very well, and both are experts at what they’ve been coaching. They play off each other.” Barnett said the two are spreading out some of the things Narduzzi used to do. Barnett is still dealing a lot with the secondary while Tressel deals with the run defense. Tressel knows disagreements will come, but he sees Barnett as his brother and believes their close

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Internal Posting Limited to Tenured Faculty at MSU DUTIES: The College of Arts and Letters invites applications for the Directorship of the Program in African American and African Studies (AAAS), beginning January 1, 2016. The successful candidate must be tenured at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. The Director will oversee the graduate-level AAAS Studies Program and the Undergraduate Specialization. AAAS, now in its 13th year, is an interdisciplinary course of study leading to the Ph.D. and involves faculty and curricula from several colleges. QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or other terminal degree. Qualifications other than degree- Applicants for the position should have an international/national reputation in the field of AAAS and be eligible to serve as an active/core faculty member of AAAS. The applicant must have a significant record of scholarship and teaching, evidence of commitment to faculty governance and knowledge of the workings of MSU governance structures. Candidates must have a commitment to working with AAAS faculty to articulate a collective vision for the Program as well as a willingness to embrace and a plan to implement that vision. Candidates must be familiar with and respectful of the range of departmental disciplines, be aware of national and international scholarly developments in the field, and be alert to interdisciplinary opportunities. A successful candidate will demonstrate the personal qualities necessary to lead and manage growing interdisciplinary programs; show the ability to represent AAAS interests effectively within the University and in the larger community; demonstrate a record of working with diverse faculty and students and a record of sensitivity to and rapport with students. Internal search limited to tenured faculty at MSU. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin on September 16, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources web site https://jobs.msu.edu/. Posting #1594. All candidates must submit a statement highlighting their experience and qualifications pertinent to the position that includes a description of their leadership style, a curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references. For more information contact chair of the search committee, Professor Lee June at leejune@msu.edu, 105 Eustace-Cole Hall, Honors College, 468 East Circle Drive, MSU Campus

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MSU Soccer splits season opening road trip, looks forward to five game homestand

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been talking about is why we have been able to have such success the last couple of years is that we went t hrough t he process and didn’t assume anything,” head coach Damon Rensing said. “We didn’t expect anything, and we know that we’ve got to go through this process again which is showing up every day to train hard, work together as a team, know our roles and be confident.” The Spartans traveled to the west coast last weekend for a two-game road trip. The team was able to come away with a 1-0 victory on Friday night over Portland, with the lone goal by senior defenseman Zach Carroll and a shutout by senior goaltender Zach Bennett. Carroll’s goal came in at 74 minutes and was unanswered by the Pilot offence. Sunday night was a different story however, with the Spartans falling to Oregon State 1-0. The Beaver’s only offense came in at 17 minutes by forward Timmy Mueller, but that was all they would need. “I was definitely hoping to come back 2-0, and I think that our team was totally capable of doing that,” Carroll said, “I am disappointed that we came home 1-1 but at the same time I’m pretty satisfied with what we showed, and that loss will help us in the long run if we’re ever put in a situation like that again.” But after a tough weekend series on the road, the Spartans are happy to be back in East Lansing and play in front of a home crowd. “It feels great, you know, the whole long travel and can really take a toll on your body, and knowing that we have this really long homestand coming up is very refreshing for our team,” Carroll said. Bennett is also looking forward to playing in front of the Red Cedar Rowdies. “I definitely think that the more fans you have the more you can build off of their energy and what they bring to the game,” Bennett said. “There are games where a lot of people show up but there have certainly been games where not a lot of people come out, but like I said we would love to have more fans and we could definitely use their energy but at the same time it’s nothing we can’t handle.” The Spartans begin their five game homestand against Niagara 4 p.m. Friday at DeMartin Stadium.