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Defense impresses, offense falters in soggy win over Western Michigan
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Junior punter Mike Sadler high-fives fans after the win against Western Michigan Friday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Broncos, 26-13.
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One side produced a pair of touchdowns, a No. 1 play on “SportsCenter’s” top plays and nearly every celMSU 26 ebratory cheer from the crowd WMU 13 of 71,214. The other managed one touchdown, less than 300 total yards and a handful of boos. Since the end of last year, football head coach Mark Dantonio has spoken countless times about “finding the inches” this fall to avoid the narrow losses and slips that defined the Spartans’ 2012 season. In Friday night’s 26-13 win against Western Michigan, the evident gap between MSU’s (1-0 overall) offense and defense seemed like miles. “Obviously when you look at the things and you look at our defense, our defense played outstanding,” Dantonio said durspartan football
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ing his Sunday conference call after reviewing film against the Broncos. “When you look at our offense, obviously, I felt like we had missed opportunities. We need to be more consistent throwing the ball and, I think, running the football. I think we can play better and what I saw were a couple guys dropping the ball where they had not dropped them earlier this fall camp.”
hour, Western Michigan backup quarterback Zach Terrell came in and threw a 14-yard touchdown on the first pass of his collegiate career. The game then was tied with 6:14 left in the second quarter with starter Tyler Van Tubbergen sidelined because of an injury. The Spartan offense reached the end zone for the first and only time of the night 22 seconds away from halftime by way of a 2-yard dive from junior running back Jeremy Langford. The good feelings quickly washed away, though, when a botched snap ruined the extra point kick, giving MSU just a 13-7 lead. MSU’s advantage grew to 12 with a pair of field goals in the third quarter off the foot of senior kicker Kevin Muma. The margin got even more comfortable six minutes into the fourth quarter when sophomore defensive end Shilique Calhoun returned a fumble forced by
Busting the Broncos After nearly picking off Western Michigan’s first pass of the game, junior safety Kurtis Drummond suddenly found the ball in his hands on the Broncos’ next possession. In his first game at linebacker, senior Jairus Jones snagged an interception before quickly pitching to a trailing Drummond, who dashed 21 yards halfway through the first quarter for MSU’s first touchdown of the season. Once play resumed following a weather delay of almost an
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Junior safety Kurtis Drummond intercepts a pass as Western Michigan’s Corey Davis looks on Friday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Broncos, 26-13, with a strong defensive showing.
These days, it’s difficult not to respect Andrew Maxwell. For more than a year, the senior quarterback has been hounded by fans and media with questions about the merit of his right arm, his decision making and the ineptitude of MSU’s offense. And each time, Maxwell has met criticism with consistently polite answers, often deflecting his personal pressure for the best interests of the team. It’s one of Maxwell’s most noble qualities, cut from a similar cloth as his predecessor Kirk Cousins, who won over the Spartan faith-
ful with back-to-back 11 win seasons and a Big Ten championship in 2010. Unlike his predecessor, Maxwell continues to struggle and the Spartans’ offense has struggled right along with him since he took over prior to the 2012 campaign. And despite being only one game into a new season, the continued faith in Maxwell should be a cause for concern. During Friday’s 26-13 victory against Western Michigan, Maxwell was 11-of-21 passing for 74 yards, while splitting repetitions with sophomore Connor Cook.
Despite opening the game on a 5-of-5 tear, dropped passes and inconsistency permanently interrupted the flow of the offense, allowing the team’s defense to bear the weight of the scoring. There’s plenty of fault to go around when analyzing the team’s offensive shortcomings. After all, the Spartans only managed 297 total yards of offense against the Broncos, struggling to string together successful drives and punting the ball 11 times. At this rate, junior punter Mike Sadler’s foot might shrivel up and fall off.
Maxwell’s own struggles were highlighted as the MSU student section worked its way into a “We want Terry” chant Friday evening, in reference to freshman quarterback Damion Terry — the fan-anointed white knight of the offense. The shortcomings of Maxwell and Cook further open the door to take a look at Terry and redshirt freshman Tyler O’Connor in the coming weeks. On a Sunday teleconference, football head coach Mark Dantonio wouldn’t tip his hand if a change is imminent at QB. “First of all, those decisions are
made in-house and will be shared with the players involved as we move forward,” Dantonio said. “I’m not prepared to answer that question at this point in time.” Now there were a lot factors working against Maxwell on Friday, most notably a rash of drops by the wide receivers and the hour-long weather delay. Throwing Cook into the mix at various turns couldn’t have helped much, either. It’s tough to find a rhythm when the coaches keep chang-
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Renovations on south side of river marijuana makes Lansing ballot for Nov. trail postponed until summer 2014 By Michael Gerstein
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Major renovations to the south side of MSU’s trail on the Red Cedar River, which were slated to begin this week, have been postponed until summer 2014. Vice President of Strategic Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities Ron Flinn announced the postponement Friday in an email addressed to MSU faculty and leadership. “In response to the campus
community’s concerns about the impacts the MSU River Trail project would cause to pedestrians and bicyclists this fall, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities has reevaluated the project and rescheduled it for summer 2014,” Flinn said in the memo. When finished, the trails will include both pedestrian and bicycle lanes, similar to the portion between Kellogg Center and the Sparty statue on the west side of campus. The decision was announced only one day after Flinn sent a formal announcement to cam-
pus officials of the impending construction in an email. The construction would have restricted access to the river trail from Wells to Erikson halls from Sept. 3 through 13, and from the Sparty statue to Wells Hall from Sept. 16 through Oct. 25. The trail is a well-traveled thoroughfare for pedestrians and bicyclists getting around campus and commuting to class. The plan is aimed at improving the safety of the river trail, See CAMPUS on page 2 u
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Lansing residents will see a new ballot initiative to decriminalize recreational marijuana use in November, but it remains unclear whether visiting MSU students will be able to light up without fear. City Clerk Chris Swope certified a proposal last week that would allow the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property in Lansing for those aged 21 or old-
er. The initiative will come before voters in the Nov. 6 election. Whether this would legalize the drug is a matter of interpretation, Swope said, saying that local police still could arrest people for possession, even if the initiative is voted in.
Editorial Board: Pot initiative not a step forward, see page 4 Marijuana possession remains a punishable offense under state and federal law. Jeff Hank, an attorney who
spearheaded a petition for the measure, said he is confident it will pass and hopes police will support it. “We’ve had enough,” Hank said. “We want a change in policy, and if (politicians) are not going to do it, then the people are going to do it themselves. We hope police resources are spent on real crimes.” Hank said police officers and judges have contacted him in the past to profess their support for ending “marijuana prohibition,” but because of a public stigma, he said he thinks many remain See MARIJUANA on page 2 u
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Police brief Student reports assault on Shaw Lane A 19-year-old female student was assaulted between midnight and 3:48 a.m. Aug. 26, on campus, according to the MSU Police Department. The victim was at an offcampus party when she met a college-aged male, who later pushed her down on West Shaw Lane while walking her to her residence hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The student returned to her residence hall and later told police she felt uncomfortable while walking with the suspect before the assault. She sustained minor injuries to her right shin, left knee and elbow, but refused medical treatment. Katie Abdilla
State News blog roll Football Blog It was a long night at Spartan Stadium Friday night. Not only figuratively, with woeful offensive showings from both MSU and visiting Western Michigan, but also literally as the game kicked off at 8:01 p.m., was delayed for nearly an hour because of lightning, and didn’t finish until 12:36 a.m. Saturday morning. The Spartans managed a 26-13 win in a sloppy, rain-soaked affair but their performance against the Broncos yielded more questions than answers as they move on to face South Florida next Saturday. Football beat reporters Stephen Brooks and Dillon Davis each break down three lasting impressions from the season-opener.
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Dantonio undecided whether Terry or others to get shot at QB position in coming weeks from page one
junior defensive end Marcus Rush 16 yards to the house for the second defensive touchdown of the night. “Sacks and turnovers were two things we emphasized. I thought we came up with them,” Dantonio said after the game. “We played very, very well defensively.” The big picture Dantonio turned heads a week ago when he revealed a depth chart listing four quarterbacks as co-starters heading into the tilt with Western Michigan. As it turned out, only senior Andrew Maxwell and sophomore Connor Cook saw game action, combining for an underwhelming 17-of37 passing and 116 yards against the Broncos. Maxwell led the offense’s lone touchdown drive, although neither reached the end zone through the air. Immediately following the game, Dantonio said he didn’t think the quarterback play was bad, rather acknowledging other inhibitors such as broken
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Students, city officials differ on possible effectiveness of potential initiative from page one
afraid to come forward. Similar measures to the one in Lansing passed in five other Michigan municipalities during last November’s elections. Detroit and Flint, Mich. voters passed proposals to decriminalize less than an ounce of marijuana, and Kalamazoo voters approved a proposal to allow three medical marijuana dispensaries in the same year. The city already had decriminalized
protections and dropped balls. On Sunday, he was a bit more critical of the offensive execution. “Nevertheless, you look at that aspect of the game and I feel like it has to be improved,” Dantonio said. “We need more explosive plays. We need to be able to throw the ball down the field with more success.” MSU’s 11 punts illustrated the offensive struggles, and more troubling was that many of the problems that plagued the 2012 Spartans repeatedly popped up. Dropped passes were among the familiar flaws on display against the Broncos, with MSU receivers dropping an unofficial tally of six balls. “I don’t know what the number is, but I’m surprised,” said Dave Warner, co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach. “Because I think I said throughout the last couple weeks that I thought we’ve done a good job through camp and our receivers were catching the ball well and being very effective.” Some second-half drives ended with boos, and at one point, a “We want Terry” chant crescendoed from the student section, in reference to true freshman quarterback Damion Terry. "It’s understandable, you know, as an offense when you seem to be stalling out and you get the ball in good field position and you can’t seem to capitalize,” Maxwell said in response to the fan reaction. “I can understand how there’s a little unrest, how there’s a little bit of anxiousness by the crowd to
want to see the offense move. … (We) can’t let that affect us, can’t let that affect me personally. “ Moving forward Warner opened up his postgame interview by calling the first game “very disappointing,” and minutes later, without explicitly saying it, Dantonio, brow furrowed with a scowl on his face, seemed to say the same. After reviewing the film on Sunday, the seventh-year coach shot down a question about shuffling the quarterback situation. “First of all, those decisions are made in-house and will be shared with the players involved as we move forward,” he said. “I’m not prepared to answer that question at this point in time.” It’s unknown whether Terry or redshirt freshman Tyler O’Connor will get a serious look from the coaching staff at QB. Terry still has potential to see the field early this season and remain eligible for a medical redshirt. Cornerback Darian Hicks is the only true freshman to earn game action. MSU will be heavily favored for the second consecutive week as it welcomes South Florida (0-1) on Saturday to Spartan Stadium. Last week, the Bulls lost to 53-21 to McNeese State, a member of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. “All in all, we count it as a win. They all count one,” Dantonio said. “(We) have to play better as we move forward, and we look for improvement this second game.”
cannabis for those over 21. Ypsilanti, Mich., voters also OK’d a plan to make pot the lowest crime priority for police officers. Ann Arbor has issued civil infractions for possession since the 1970s. Grand Rapids passed a similar initiative in 2012, voting to issue civil infractions for the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana. Marijuana advocates say they hope Lansing will soon be added to the list. “It’s really what the people want, and it’s been a long time coming,” said Cliff McClumpha, a Lansing resident and MSU advertising senior. McClumpha said in the end, the government could benefit from increased revenue if it becomes a taxable substance, an argument advocates have long touted. And he expressed
confidence that Lansing voters wouldn’t pass up the chance to vote on the measure. And while it may seem complicated in Lansing, cannabis law is even hazier on the national level. Medicinal marijuana — legal in several states, Michigan included — still is illegal on the federal level. Washington and Colorado have legalized recreational use, though legal experts have been puzzled over the “which-trumps-which” question, as federal law supersedes state on paper, though not always in practice. A Sept. 10 congressional hearing seeks to address the differing laws, adding to a growing national debate on the issue that has drawn the attention of the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies.
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ing the tune. Yet, it seems there’s always a reason why Maxwell isn’t completely to blame. At some point, there has to be accountability, which Maxwell and others seem to understand. “You don’t want to defer blame, you don’t want to defer fault like that,” Maxwell said Friday. “As quarterbacks, there’s a couple plays I wish I
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MSU officials looking to keep river trail construction in line with overall Campus Master Plan from page one
according to an earlier memo from Flinn’s office. Officials hope the construction will incentivize non-motorized transportation, which aligns with MSU’s goals put forth in the Campus Master Plan. While keeping open access to the Main Library and Wells Hall bridges, the first portion of construction would have redirected students through the courtyard between Wells Hall and the International Center. The second portion of construction would have rerouted students to the sidewalk along Red Cedar Road,
could have done something differently, and I’m sure Connor will tell you the same thing.” The clock is trending towards midnight in the career of Maxwell. But like it or not, he’s going to get a few more chances to prove he’s the right guy for the job — the next one likely coming Saturday against lowly South Florida (noon, ESPNU). Maxwell might have all the right answers in the face of adversity, a trait which endeared Cousins to the community in times of trouble. However, until he starts slinging the ball more like his predecessor, Maxwell is doomed to another season in purgatory. Dillon Davis is a State News football beat reporter. Reach him at ddavis@statenews.com.
at one point having them cross to the south side of the road and back. Journalism sophomore Seth Kinker gets around campus frequently by bike and noted the path’s close campus location. “I use this path quite often,” Kinker said. “I think it’s pretty easy to get everywhere on campus using the trail.” Kinker also said the mingling of bicyclists and pedestrians on the trail makes commuting more difficult. “A lot of the times there are people in groups and I have to go all the way around them,” Kinker said. Despite the difficulties of biking around large groups of people, international relations and Russian senior Peter Sattler said continued construction might not be the solution. “I don’t think there’s a costeffective way to handle this problem,” Sattler said. Staff writer Meg Dedyne contributed to this report
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olin officials recommend pre-college immunizations
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There are no immunization requirements to attend MSU, but with students returning to campus this past week, the University Physician's Office still recommends certain vaccinations for the sake of students' health. Many students have received immunizations before attending college, but they should know what vaccinations are available at the Olin Health Center, said Kathi Braunlich, communications manager for MSU Student Health Services. Recom mended vacc i nes include those for Hepatitis B, Meningococcus, Varicella, commonly known as Chickenpox, Influenza, Hepatitis A and Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV. Hepatitis A and B, and HPV are diseases that can be sexually transmitted, and getting vaccinated before college can prevent disease and improve sexual health, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health, or MDCH. Braunlich said the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at Olin offer most immunizations through appointments except for Chickenpox because most students have either had the illness or received the vaccine before. MDCH recently began an effort to educate students on the importance of getting the HPV vaccine to protect against cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among girls unvaccinated for HPV, 84 percent had a healthcare visit where they received a different vaccine, such as meningitis, but not HPV.
"It is concerning to see the rates of vaccination against HPV at these low levels compared with other vaccines, particularly because vaccinating teens and young adults now with this critical vaccine prevents them from getting different types of HPV related cancer in the future," MDCH Chief Medical Executive Matthew Davis said in a statement. According to the State of Student Health, a National College Health Assessment survey of MSU students, only 32 percent of students were vaccinated against HPV in 2012. Marketing freshman Joshua Boike said he thinks there should be more outreach about immunizations for students who are new to MSU. "I've already had most of the recommended vaccinations because my parents arranged them for me," Boike said. "When I applied, I saw it was heavily recommended, and it wasn't a big deal to get it done. But for people who come here and are less fortunate, who may not have access to health care where they come from, they should know that it's a service offered at their university." "I don't think there's enough education on the subject," he said. "Kids who've left the nest for college need to know about immunizations, especially for the sake of sexual education." Braunlich said younger students who have previously relied on their parents can make their own choice to get certain vaccinations right on campus. "Students may get the first shots of an immunization series at home, and they should know they can finish that series here," she said. "There is a demand for vaccinations. We want students to be aware of their options."
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Social work graduate student Emily Blankenship takes notes during the Library Bootcamp Friday at the Main Library.
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The Main Library is one of the largest buildings on MSU's campus, but on Friday afternoon, librarians Ben Oberdick and Rachel Minkin tried to make it feel a little smaller. The inaugural Library Bootcamp aimed to showcase resources for graduate students and highlight interesting parts of MSU's library system. Oberdick and Minkin spent an hour giving a tutorial-style lecture focusing on search engines, the library call system and other unique aspects of the library. The class started with a look at the physical layout of the library, and transitioned to instructions on how to use different resources like ProQuest and uBorrow. Oberdick said 17 graduate students from 14 different departments attended the session. "There isn't really a time when we sit down and have a general session for (graduate students)," Oberdick said. "One of our main goals for this is to answer questions that new graduate students might have." Minkin, the information
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literacy librarian, said it will be hard to assess how well these goals were executed until they can observe feedback from the first group of students. "Because it's the pilot (program), we aren't sure what information the students actually want yet," she said. Minkin said she was impressed with how quickly the word got out about the program. "We did this with a relatively quick turnaround," she said, "about a month or so from the point of conception to when we
started working on it." Emily Blankenship is pursuing a master's degree in social work and said she found the program helpful. "If (anyone had) any other specific questions, (the program) was a very good lead-in workshop to being able to ask those," she said. "I hope it becomes an annual workshop." Angie Belin, a master's student in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education program, also was satisfied not only with the program, but with the MSU library
system in general. Belin went to UCLA and said she is "far more impressed" with MSU's libraries than the one at UCLA. "I'm a loyal Bruin," she said. "But these online resources are amazing." Belin did say, however, that she would like to see the program be more interactive than it was on Friday. "It would be interesting if the students were behind a computer screen at the same time (as the instructors)" she said. "It would be nice to have that muscle memory."
bedroom apartment and a five-story mixed-use building at its Tuesday meeting. One of the proposals comes from Perry Investment Group, LLC, whose owners want to turn the second floor of 547 E. Grand River Ave. into a sevenbedroom apartment. The building’s first floor contained Wanderer's Teahouse prior to its closure. East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas said some
city officials have expressed concern with allowing the construction of a sevenbedroom apartment because they say the plan lacks flexibility. In the event of a significant decline in the market, larger apartments might not be rented out by anyone but students, Lahanas said. Perry Investment Group Co-Owner Loren Perry previously told The State
News that the second floor property, which has been vacant for 20 years, is best suited for students and said nearby seven-bedroom apartments all are occupied. Also on the agenda is a proposal from Lingg Brewer to build a five-story, mixed use building at 500 Albert Ave. and 122 Division St. containing eight apartments and some nonresidential space. By Ariel Ellis
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marijuana reform not a step forward EDITORIAL BOARD Ian Kullgren editor in chief Michael Kransz opinion editor Celeste Bott staff representative Anya Rath minority representative
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n November, Lansing residents will vote on an initiative to legalize the use, possession and transfer of marijuana on private property within the city, leaving citizens with questions about their rights and protection under law. Sensible drug policies that protect individuals and focus police attention on larger, more important crimes are necessary. While this proposed Lansing law carries this intention, we fear it will fall short. By legalizing marijuana within the home while
continuing to criminalize public possession, the law has a greater potential for blowback than benefit. “Nothing in the Code of Ordinances shall apply to the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana, on private property, by a person who has attained the age of 21 years,” the initiative reads. This creates a situation where many MSU students, of age and in living in Lansing, carrying their soon-to-be legally possessed marijuana, would have to sneak like criminals back home. The proposal makes no mention of the growing, selling and trafficking that brings marijuana into these private properties. People still would have to interact with criminals to buy marijuana, and another scenario could have medical marijuana patients targeted by police if they were used as drug mules for their ability to legally carry medical marijuana on Lansing streets. The idea that marijuana would be transferred instead of being sold is illogical. The idea that an ounce of marijuana could be used before leaving private premises is even more so.
— Anya Rath, State News reporter
Read the rest online at statenews.com/blog. Citizens need an initiative that takes the purchase, transportation and other realities of marijuana use into account. A drug-dealing stork is not the mastermind of marijuana sales in Lansing, people are. Marijuana is not an explosive substance. Making it legal for someone 21 or older to carry under an ounce of marijuana in public — not using, not selling, but carrying — is a the state treasury and not the city’s. Or police could avoid that repercussion by waitnecessary addition to this initiative. This appears to be a quasi-legalization that ing until the people inside exit the house and doesn’t go far enough and is potentially worse become criminals under city law. than leaving marijuana law alone. Law must take There are too many hypotheticals and apparinto account all factors and leave nothing to ques- ent gaps that work against the sponsor’s goals tion, especially when drug use is the issue. when thinking out the effects of this initiative. This thin line between citizen and criminal Citizens cannot be told they are safe and lawdoes not solidify any sort of progressive change abiding in one case, and in another be arrested in drug policy. as criminals simply for being outside the home. Furthermore, under this initiative, Lansing If this initiative, or any similar conflicting legpolice could enter private property and make mar- islation between state and city, is to pass and be ijuana arrests citing state law. The only repercus- successful, city police must make it clear to their sion would be that drug fine revenue would go to citizens where they stand.
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t’s never crossed my mind clad fans. The chant is typical for our that I would be ashamed to stadium. Although it’s perhaps be a Spartan. not our classiest moment during Never, until Friday night, a game, I have to admit it’s such when those venomous thoughts a childish, college-like thing we attempted to creep in against do that I can’t help but laugh my will. when it occurs. For those die-hard Spartans But my smile started to fade out there ready to come egg my when the foam green hats set house or, more likely, question out at the beginning of the game my Spartan spirit, let me just began to pour down on the fan, say, I love MSU through and followed shortly by empty water through. bottles, full water bottles and When looking at colleges, I beer cans that had been snuck applied to 12 schools and was in. accepted to 11. Out of schools Somewhere in the mix, anothacross the nation, I knew I er Western Michigan fan joined couldn’t be happier to be any- the first for a brief chant of “Let’s where else. go Western.” When I came to campus as a As I can remember, it was freshman, I fell in love with the about that time a wet foam Sparculture, the people, the cama- tan helmet was twisted over the raderie, the classoriginal Broncos guest columnist es — all the things fans’ head — soakthat make MSU ing him in a way what it is. Since that the rain had yet to. time, I will call out As the second a Walmart WolverBroncos fan walked ine when necessary, away he stopped for and “MSU sucks” a moment and told are fighting words. my roommate and I t r u ly bleed I, “You guys are the Spartan green, but worst fans ever.” Darcie Moran on Friday night, I “ Wor st ” i s a dmoran@statenews.com began to question strong word, but what that meant. the v iolence of Trash soared through the air. throwing bottles and the rudePeople tossed bottles at strang- ness of pouring water on someers and poured water direct- one, much less a stranger, made ly on them. There were yells it pretty fitting at the time. of anger and laughs at others’ A few minutes later, my roomexpense. mate said she saw the origiIt wasn’t another night at nal Western Michigan fan and Rick’s American Café or a scene another walk out of the stands from “Mean Girls.” It was Fri- after ripping several foam hats day night during the first MSU to pieces. home football game of the year. As fans, we probably deserved While many fans did as they a lot more than that. Sportswere told as the scoreboard and manship doesn’t mean having announcers requested fans leave to shake the hand of an opposfor what turned out to be an ing team’s fan every time we see hour-long rain delay, I found them but simply practicing commyself in the midst of a well- mon decency. sized crowd that did not leave Our chants, to some, might the stadium. already suggest MSU’s fan base Looking back, I probably has considerable work to do should have joined the mass when it comes to matters of evacuation. sportsmanship. But issues with As a general rule, I do what one-on-one interactions with law enforcement and organiz- other fan bases suggests probers tell me for my safety, but in lems on a much larger scale. this instance, it was hard to tell It suggests not only are MSU what announcers were saying students and fans poor losand the sky seemed clear. ers and smug winners but also And after days of no air con- incredibly self-focused and ditioning in temperatures high- uncaring. er than 80 degrees, the rain felt It doesn’t matter if the oppospretty darn good. ing team’s fans were rude or There was a sense of cama- we’ve had one too many beers, raderie for those that stayed in we have a reputation to uphold the stands as we rushed to the in the name of MSU. front to grab a better seat after On Friday, we failed to uphold the game was just delayed and positive values as Spartans and not cancelled. as human beings. But between the cheers of “Go A weekend with friends Green” and “Go White,” a sit- restored my Spartan spirit, but uation erupted that made me I remain utterly disappointed ashamed to be a Spartan. in everyone in the student secWhile chatting with a friend, tion, including myself, for allowa Western Michigan fan in the ing this to happen. student section began to draw I never want to have to apolattention. The usual exple- ogize to someone on behalf of tive-ridden chant commenced MSU student section again. while the Broncos fan smiled Darcie Moran is the digital and shrugged and occasional- managing editor for The State ly, to my recollection, flipped News. Reach her at darcie. the bird at the green-and-white- moran@statenews.com.
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“Chandler Crossings not so welcome first week” “Great D, horrible O. Maxwell plays scared, Cook plays confused, and it’s time to bench them both and go with the youngsters. And I go back to the George Saimes era (look him up).” Faygo, Aug. 30
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After a well-earned tie against No. 21 San Diego State, the MSU women’s soccer team capped off the weekend victorious on the road against Dayton. Heading into the weekend, the Spartans (3-0-1 overall) knew they were in for tough match-ups and delivered a double-overtime tie against San Diego State (1-2-1). The challenges of a humid day forced both teams to struggle early, but head coach Tom Saxton said his team rebounded nicely. “You could see people weren’t very lively,” Saxton said after the game Friday. “We had to come together as a team and have good team spirit, and that’s what really carried us through.” Both teams were evenly matched, but it was San Diego State who knocked in the first goal of the evening. In the 25th minute, Aztec forward Haley Locker got a pass from forward Haley Keane and was able score after breaking away from MSU defenders to put it past Spartan’s junior goalkeeper Courtney Clem. Trailing by one with less than a minute left in the first half, MSU got a scoring chance when Aztec goalkeeper Melanie Vaughn lost the ball which gave sophomore midfielder Kirsten Evans a scoring opportunity on an empty net to tie the game, 1-1, heading into halftime. The game stayed deadlocked through the second half and through both overtime periods to end in the Spartans’ first tie of the season. “These are the kind of games we need in our (non-conference schedule) to get us ready for the Big Ten,” Clem said. Despite the long game Friday night, the Spartans rebounded to pick up the 2-1 victory against the Dayton Flyers (2-2-0) on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore forward Allyson Krause picked up MSU’s first goal
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Freshman midfielder Dewey Lewis takes a header in the 4-0 win over Western Michigan on Sunday at DeMartin Stadium.
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Sophomore forward Rachel Van Poppelen heads the ball during the 1-1 game against San Diego State, Friday at DeMartin Soccer Stadium.
in the 19th minute of the game on a breakaway to give the Spartans the lead. In the 54th minute, redshirt freshman Erica Goodenough tacked on her first goal of the season to give the Spartans a twogoal advantage. However, the Spartans couldn’t hold onto the shutout when Flyer midfielder Ashley Campbell netted her second goal of the season. Last season as a freshman, Campbell was tied for 42nd in the NCAA in goals scored to help Dayton lead the nation with nearly three goals a game.
The Spartans now will look to continue its momentum as they get ready for Big Ten play when they take on Oakland at 5 p.m. Thursday at DeMartin Stadium. Last season, MSU finished just 2-8-1 in Big Ten play, but this year’s team is more determined, sophomore forward Rachel Van Poppelen said. “Our train of thought (is different),” Van Poppelen said. “We want to win the Big Ten championship this year and I think this team is more driven than it’s ever been.”
The MSU men’s soccer team got the 2013 regular season under way in dominating fashion with a 4-0 win against Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon at DeMartin Stadium. “It was a great start for us,” head coach Damon Rensing said. “We played a pretty tough preseason, and we put together a full 90-minute match today. Our ball movement was good and our forwards were finishing things off. It was a culmination of two weeks of training and execution.” Junior forward Adam Montague scored the first goal of the season for the Spartans (1-0-0 overall) when a cross from sophomore midfielder Jay Chapman was deflected by the keeper and knocked in by Montague in the sixth minute. Senior defender Kevin Cope netted the second goal of his Spartan career in the 42nd minute after a free kick was headed in front of the goal by junior defender Ryan Keener
and poked into the left side of the net by Cope. Cope said the squad worked on hitting free kicks to the back post, and this was a prime example. “It was a little lucky, but I’ll take it,” he said. “I’m pretty excited to start my senior season off on that high note. Keener did a good job playing it back across and I was just in the scrum looking for anything, and I got the knockdown. I’m glad I could finish it.” The Spartans rotated 15 players on the field throughout the game, including redshirt freshman Jerome Cristobal and freshman Dewey Lewis, who finished his DeMartin Stadium debut with a goal and an assist. After starting the game, Lewis took advantage of a poor back-pass by a WMU defender and beat a diving Bronco keeper with a strike to the right side from just outside the box.
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The Jeff Drenth Memorial served well for MSU, as the cross country team saw five of its runners finish in the top five for the men’s and women’s competition. Redshirt freshman Rachele Schulist broke the finish line first (17:52.40), with fellow redshirt freshman Shelby Jackson (18:16.00) and freshman Raquel Serna (18:30.60) finishing in third and fourth place, respectively. The men’s team also fared well, as freshman Luke Johnson placed third (15:59.90) with freshman Max Benoit coming in fifth (16:12.40).
Field hockey start season 1-2 The field hockey team (1-2 overall) started its season with a hard-fought loss to California, falling 2-1 in penalty strokes. Last season’s leading goal scorer, junior forward Abby Barker, scored the lone goal. The Spartans bounced back and defeated Pacific, 7-0. Junior forward Allie Ahern led the attack for MSU, scoring a hat trick on seven shots. The third game out west for MSU ended on a low note, as they lost to Stanford, 5-2. Junior forward Heather Howie found the back of the cage for the only two goals for the Spartans. Matt Sheehan
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Going into the Hokie Invitational at Virginia Tech this weekend, volleyball head coach Cathy George planned to dig deep into her bench. The plan was to see which players, particularly her freshmen, would be able to handle roles in the rotation this season.
side the box for her lineup. The team got off to a hot start with 3-0 wins against St. Francis and Towson on Friday. However, lineup adjustments led to a loss of momentum Saturday morning, leading to a game three loss vs. Pacific that day. Junior defensive specialist Ryian Hubbard filled in as setter, a position she hadn’t played since high school. Freshman middle blocker Autumn Chris-
A few injuries, however, might have helped to speed up the feeling-out process. The Spartans (3-1 overall) lost junior outside hitter Taylor Galloway to injury against St. Francis in game one of the invitational. Along with losing freshman middle blocker Chloe Reinig last week to illness, who was initially slated to start, and sophomore setter Halle Peterson to injury, George was forced to think out-
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Cosmic Bowling Every Wednesday night through Dec. 4 The University Activities Board, or UAB’s, Cosmic Bowling is free for students with an MSU ID. Lanes are open from 8 p.m. to midnight in the MSU Union. For more information, visit uabevents.com.
Art and history bike tour Thursday, Sept. 5 Get a closer look at campus and its history through a tour with the College of Arts and Letters. Bring your bike to Beaumont Tower at 7 p.m. for
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Ele’s Place starts ultimate spartan challenge After a successful 5K race on July 28 to raise money for Ele’s Place, a center for grieving children and families, the organization now is asking MSU fans to show their Spartan spirit and help a good cause through the second annual Ultimate Spartan Challenge. The online challenge allows individuals to create a web profile about why they are the "Ultimate Spartan" to compete for votes. Each vote is a $5 donation to help run the organization's facilities and provide free services. “There are locations in Lansing, which has been running for over 20 years,
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Musician Robert DeLong Thursday, Sept. 5 The Loft will host Robert DeLong, who brings a new element to modern electronic pop. His show is ideal for fans of Gold Fields, The Last Royals and Blondfire. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door. For more information, visit theloftlansing.com.
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For Darren and Andraya Kecskes, a chapel wasn’t going to do it. Darren, a Western Michigan University alumnus, and Andraya, a MSU alumna, originally planned a wedding for December, but when the football fans found out their alma maters were playing each another, they knew there was no a better time. “It was like a dream come true,” Andraya said. The couple said their vows Aug. 30 in front of Spartan Stadium.
"The Great Gatsby" Friday, Sept. 6 Get ready for a night under the stars at UAB's free student outdoor viewing of "The Great Gatsby" starting at 9 p.m. on Adams field. For more information, check uabevents.com. Anya Rath
Ann Arbor and now one just opened in Grand Rapids and people are starting to request ones in different locations,” said Eric Truba, marking team member for Ele’s Place. “The donations are what provide the free services and run the facilities.” Truba said Ele's Place started the challenge last year to increase the organization's online presence. “The main things that have changed this year are prizes. We have added more,” he said. Among the first-place prizes are four tickets in football head coach Mark Dantonio's suite and pregame sideline passes for the Homecoming game Oct. 12. Voting officially begins Sept. 9, but challengers can create a profile and see the prizes at ultimatespartan.com. Christine LaRoue
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Freshman year
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Learning the ropes of life at MSU Entering my freshman year at MSU has simultaneously been one of the most exciting, fright-
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Brownstown, Mich. residents Darren and Andraya Kecskes celebrate with the Western Michigan University Dance Team after their wedding Friday in front of Spartan Stadium. Darren, a Western Michigan alumnus, and Andraya, an MSU alumna, originally planned their wedding for December, but moved it up to get married before the game.
ening and enlightening experiences of my life. From the dining halls to the restaurants on Grand River Avenue, exploring the campus and city has been a learning experience that, at times, has proven to be frustrating and cumbersome. Many times I have been lost, tired or confused and found myself thinking, "I wish someone would have told me that!" Here are a few things I wish I would have known before my first day at MSU. 10. There are three ‘S’s of MSU living: sleep, school and social life. But, you only get enough time in college to pick two of the three. 9. Apps on your phone, including Google Maps and the Spartan App, are your
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a mile to your next class. 5. Recreational room couches, grassy fields and even bus stop benches are all acceptable places to nap. They might not be the most comfortable, but by the number of snoozing students I’ve seen, they are obviously the most popular. 4. Make sure to bring a phone charger everywhere. The last thing you want to be is lost on campus with no way to complain about it on Facebook. 3. If you are relying on the bus to be on time, don’t. 2. Find a good balance between the fashion of a homeless man and a Gucci goddess. It’s acceptable to wear sweats and a T-shirt every so often, especially to an 8 a.m. class. 1. Know that it will get better. Every day you will be a little less lost. With every friend you make, you will feel a little less alone. The nerves will fade. Remain calm, take everything one day at a time and make the most of your freshman year. Olivia Dimmer is a State News staff writer. Reach her at odimmer@msu.edu.