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Key stats to take away from MSU’s win over Western Check out the key plays and players from the Spartan’s season opener — PAGE 6

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As students settle back in to life on campus, questions and concerns are raised about the high prices of apartments in the area and some explore other options for alternative living — See page 10

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Meet the masterminds behind MSU Crushes Recent MSU graduates discuss their popular Twitter account — PAGE 9

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ANTI-HARASSMENT STATEMENT Michigan State University welcomes you to the start of a new academic year on campus. The start of a new semester is an appropriate time to remind members of our community about the campus offices and resources available to respond to incidents of relationship violence and sex discrimination, including sexual assault. The University’s Title IX Coordinator oversees the University’s gender equity work to ensure compliance with Title IX, including its grievance procedure, education/prevention efforts, and training. The Title IX Coordinator reviews information about relationship violence and sexual misconduct complaints to identify and address any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. Contact Information: Paulette Granberry Russell Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives 114 Olds Hall East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 353-3924 inclusion@msu.edu

University policy prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and violence. Any student, employee or third party who believes he or she has been subjected to sex discrimination is encouraged to report the incident(s) to the University. The University is committed to conducting a prompt and equitable investigation and immediately and appropriately addressing any violation of the University’s policies. The University will respond promptly when it receives complaints, reports, or information about incidents of sexual

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and gender-based harassment, assault and violence. When it determines such misconduct has occurred, the University has a responsibility to take prompt and effective steps to end the sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence; eliminate the hostile environment; prevent its recurrence; and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. Allegations of sex discrimination, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence should be reported to the Office of Institutional Equity. The OIE is responsible for investigating all allegations of prohibited discrimination and harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual misconduct, and provides training to recognize and prevent such incidents. The Director of the office is designated as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations. Contact Information: Office of Institutional Equity 4 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922 oie@msu.edu

The University will complete investigations in a prompt and equitable manner. After the completion of the investigation, students and employees found to have engaged in acts of sex discrimination, including sexual and gender-based harassment,

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assault, and violence, will be promptly disciplined. Such discipline may include, if circumstances warrant, suspension, expulsion or termination. The University may take interim measures it deems necessary during an investigation. Interim measures are those services, accommodations, and other assistance the University puts in place after receiving notice of alleged sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence but before any final outcomes (investigatory, disciplinary, or remedial) have been determined. Interim measures are available regardless of whether the victim chooses to report to law enforcement. Persons who report sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence, or who participate in the University’s investigation and handling of such reports, shall not be subject to retaliation (including retaliatory harassment) for reporting or participating, even if the University finds that no misconduct occurred. The University will take strong responsive action if retaliation occurs. Criminal conduct occurring on campus should also be reported to the MSU Police Department. The police and OIE independently investigate complaints. The police investigate to determine whether there

has been a violation of criminal laws. The OIE investigates to determine whether there has been a violation of University policy. The investigations proceed concurrently, and the outcome of one investigation does not determine the outcome of the other investigation. Contact Information: MSU Police Department 1120 Red Cedar Road East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-2221 Emergencies: 911

A discrimination-free environment is the responsibility of every member of the community. Unit administrators set the tone regarding acceptable conduct and climate within their units. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to work together to prevent acts of sex discrimination of any kind. The University maintains resources available to individuals who have been subjected to sex discrimination, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence. Those resources include: Contact Information: MSU Counseling Center 207 Student Services Building 556 East Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-8270 Emergencies: 911 MSU Sexual Assault Program 14 Student Services Building 556 East Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3551 (office) (517) 372-6666 (24 hour crisis line) www.endrape.msu.edu MSU Safe Place (517) 355-1100 noabuse@msu.edu http://safeplace.msu.edu

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Students continue the Black Lives Matter campaign at MSU

Denzel Valentine on transitioning to point guard position

Freshman defender scores big for women’s soccer team

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Jackson, Mich., resident Trevor Vogt, front, and Lansing resident Hank Mireles, back, fish in the Red Cedar River next to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday. “We release everything,” Vogt said. “We’re just fishing for the joy of it.” PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

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News Black Student Alliance strives to continue dialogue on Black Lives Matter this year BY ZOË SCHUBOT ZSCHUBOT@STATENEWS.COM

Following the death of unarmed Ferguson native Michael Brown last summer, the black community and its allies rallied around “#BlackLivesMatter” as a battle cry and a call to action regarding violence toward blacks in the U.S. But the movement at MSU has not ended.

MSU students were among those who stood in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, utilizing existing student organizations such as the Black Student Alliance to stand for the issues Black Lives Matter supports — namely fighting for black lives. Advertising and public relations junior Kelsi Horn said she believes the interest in the movement is “a testament to how successful the campaign had been,”

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adding that “it has created a heightened sense of awareness among many college students.” Horn, who is the vice president of the Black Student Alliance at MSU, also explained why activism for and among the black community is so crucial today. “In our generation, it is easy for people to ignore the plight of being black in America like it is a problem that no longer exists, yet people advocate for the equality of other communities,” Horn said. As this new year begins, Horn has high hopes for continued involvement in initiatives such as Black Lives Matter and said she will “continue to be a change agent and a voice for (her) community.” She said she hopes other students will do the same. “I am passionate about the Black Lives Matter campaign because I am not only advocating for the victims we see in the news but for myself, my family, friends and future children,” Horn said. “Years from now, I want to be proud that I took part in something so impactful for my community.” Horn said she hopes the dialogue on systematic oppression against blacks continues. “I hope that the movement’s impact continues to flourish and start much needed dialogue in our country,” Horn said. For students who want to get involved and aren’t quite sure where to start, Horn has some advice. “Utilizing the hashtag is the easiest way for students to show their support for Black Lives Matter,” Horn said. “For non-blacks it means they identify with the problem and want to help to change it. For blacks, it is a statement of both desperation and frustration.” Finance senior and MSU Black Student Alliance President Myya Jones said another crucial aspect of the movement is understanding the history of blacks in America and how this history continues to impact the black community. “The reason behind the movement is to encourage people to understand and acknowledge how history has played a role in how blacks are portrayed and how institutionalized racism has negatively affected the black community,” Jones said. “Understanding and acknowledging history plays a big role in people understanding why things are how they are, and how they can be improved for the better.” This dedication to advocating for blacks in America remains a central point of the Black Lives Matter initiative.

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Interdisciplinary studies in social science and social science education freshman Jonathan Miller II, right, and biomedical laboratory science freshman Kennedi Wesley listen to speakers on Saturday at the Black Student Welcome presented by the Black Student Alliance at the Business College Complex. “I really like the saying that we are not minority, but we are minoritized,” Wesley said. PHOTO: JOSHUA ABRAHAM

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TIMELINE

#BlackLivesMatter at MSU October 22, 2014 MSU Black Student Alliance demands the East Lansing Police Department eliminate all military-grade weaponry from the police force.

December 2014 HandsUpMSU begins protesting in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter. The organization was founded to help draw attention to human rights issues through various protests. -December 1: Approximately 100 protesters took to the streets in East Lansing and the steps of the Capitol Building in Lansing to protest the decision of the Ferguson Grand Jury. -December 6: Students hold a “die-in” lying down in traffic on Grand River Avenue to symbolizes the lives lost. A similar protest was held in the Main Library.

April 10, 2015 MSU police place orders for body cameras.

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July 2013 The Rock on Farm Lane is painted in honor of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was killed by police.

November 24, 2014 Students gather at the Rock in response to the grand jury decision in Ferguson. The Rock was painted with the phrase “We Stand With Ferguson” along with #BlackLivesMatter.”

April 7, 2015 A panel is held by black transgender activists in the Snyder-Phillips theatre in hopes to inspire compassion for black transgender women of color among the community.

Sergio Martinez-Beltran and Ray Wilbur Student issues editor Public concerns editor news@statenews.com @thesnews

MSU students feel IM facilities are long overdue for renovations No preference freshman Alexis McKay uses an exercise machine on Thursday, at IM SportsWest. PHOTO:

MSU’s IM Sports-West pool was built more than a half century ago in 1950 and the IM Sports-West workout facilities have not undergone a significant renovation since 2005. The University of Wisconsin-Madison faced similar issues of neglected exercise facilities for students in 2014. Rather than raise tuition or membership costs for students, the university held several fundraisers for the construction of new and improved facilities including lighted turf fields, an ice rink and wellness suite. A one semester fitness membership costs $85 at MSU, while at University of Wisconsin, memberships cost are half that at $42. Clemons said he has had multiple active conversations with students regarding the poor state of the workout centers and possible plans for the future. MSU has recently kickstarted a healthy campus initiative, promoting healthy lifestyles for students by banning smoking, promoting bike safety on campus and promoting ways in which students can better deal with the stresses of college. Graduate student John Benton also feels the equipment needs to be updated and that

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The Intramural facilities on campus are aging and MSU’s student body has taken notice. From outdated workout equipment to deteriorating aquatic centers, the students of MSU are calling for updates. Supply chain sophomore Savannah Krull said she “loves the convenience” of IM SportsWest but wishes it was free, “like at other schools.” “There isn’t a lot of space,” she said, adding that students often have to wait a while for time on the aging exercise machines. Student-athletes also feel as though MSU’s sports facilities are lacking. Melissa Vesey is a co-captain of the MSU women’s club water polo team and is infuriated when traveling to other schools for competitions, finding their facilities significant-

ly more modern than those at MSU. She said limitations with the pool at IM Sports-West even prevent the team from hosting any events on campus.

“It’s like comparing an old dirt high school football field to Spartan Stadium.” Melissa Vesey co-captian of MSU women’s club water polo team

“It’s like comparing an old, dirt high school football field to Spartan Stadium,” she said. Claire Pilarski is a swimmer for the women’s swimming and diving team and said she feels that MSU has subpar aquatic centers which are having an effect on potential recruits.

“There’s a pretty direct effect on recruits when they see our facilities,” she said, claiming the recruits would prefer to go elsewhere due to the poor conditions of the pools. Officials at ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, have heard the calls from students and recognize the decrepit state of MSU’s exercise facilities. Dominique Clemons, president of ASMSU, laments the fact that MSU’s exercise complexes are some of “the worst in the Big Ten,” he said. “We are being outdone by every university in the state of Michigan,” Clemons said, agreeing with the student body and calling for change “from the structures to technology.” In comparison to MSU, the University of Iowa boasts recently renovated workout facilities which include a rock climbing wall and pools dedicated to student leisure.

SU M MARY MSU’s intramural sports facilities and their outdated accomadations have long been a topic of discussion among MSU students. The pool at IM Sports-West was built in 1950 and IM SportsWest hasn’t had siginificant renovations since 2005

the workout centers are severely overcrowded and said he feels MSU could better represent their healthy campus initiative if they upgraded the facilities that students need in

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order to exercise. “They have the funds,” Benton said pointing to the recent addition to the north entrance of Spartan Stadium. This has many students wondering how MSU can promote healthy habits without adequate facilities for students to exercise in. Clemons acknowledges this and said that ASMSU has passed a piece of legislation that includes a list of how MSU can better promote its healthy campus initiative. The list includes renovations to MSU’s intramural facilities.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME 4 receptions, 117 yards receiving, 29.2 avg. yards per reception.

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First game, they all count one as coach Perles use to say, and so we’re 1-0 and we get ready to play next week. And I want to congratulate Western, I thought they played really, really well.

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Ryan Squanda Sports editor sports@statenews.com @thesnews_sports

Documentary showcases football desegregation Defensive coordinator Hank Bullough, left, looks at a play diagrammed on the chalkboard with head coach Duffy Daugherty.

was one of the most diverse teams in college football history up to that point. “We weren’t allowed to play with white students down in Texas,” Gene Washington said. “Everything was closed to black athletes at the time. My most important memory was leaving the segregated south, coming and playing football for Duffy and being offered a scholarship to play college football ... The ‘65 championship was very important to me but I had to get to school and I had to leave the south first.” Gene Washington also recalls how moving to East Lansing changed his life.

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“We’re in the 21st century and this generation is changing that ... you can’t legislate the heart. You can’t legislate respect. You can’t make people do that. It has to come from their hearts.” Clinton Jones Former MSU football player

BY CASEY HARRISON CHARRISON@STATENEWS.COM

A new documentary by Maya Washington, daughter of former MSU wide receiver Gene Washington, is set out to highlight issues pertaining to race in college football throughout the 1960’s. The film is entitled “Through The Banks of The Red Cedar” and aims to tell the story of the 1965 MSU football team and showcase how MSU head football coach Duffy Daugherty used his unbiased recruiting process to bring African American players to the MSU football team, which in turn helped the team become one of the top programs in the country throughout the 1960s. For Maya Washington, the idea for the film first came to her after attending the memorial service in 2011 for the late MSU football player Bubba Smith with her father. “It was really the first time that I came to understand the

impact Bubba Smith specifically had on my dad’s life,” Maya Washington said. “And I started to contemplate how that had a direct impact on my life. “The thing that really made it personal for me was the evening that we were all gathered at Bubba’s home the night before the memorial service, and so my dad and his teammates and college classmates and Bubba’s neighbors were over just telling stories about him and remembering their good ol’ days from college. ... To hear these stories and get a sense of this camaraderie really touched my heart because it was the first time I was able to connect with him in a way.” Breaking the race barrier was no easy task, but it was nothing Daugherty couldn’t handle. He would travel to southern states and hold camps for black coaches and in return those coaches would recommend players for Daugherty to recruit. The 1965 Spartan football team had 18 black players and

“When I started off as a freshman, in terms of how I was treated, it was a refreshing difference,” Gene Washington said. “The climate, the culture, it was like night and day. It was really a breath of fresh air. Everybody was very receptive.” Close friend and former MSU teammate Clinton Jones also weighed in on the transition from growing up and facing racism on a daily basis. “Michigan State has been a forefront for racial diversity, integration, but a more accurate description of Michigan State’s culture is realizing that we all have a shared humanity,” Jones said. “Our coaches treated us all equal, with tough discipline and love. We were different in body but one in mind.” Jones went on to talk about how race relations have evolved over the years. “There was a time, if you were black, you couldn’t be a quarterback or linebacker because blacks weren’t intelligent (enough) to play those positions,” Jones said. “But those were old, erroneous, ignorant thoughts that had to change. We’re in the 21st century and this generation is changing that ... you can’t legislate the heart. You can’t legislate respect. You can’t make people do that, it has to come out of their hearts.” Currently “Through The Banks Of The Red Cedar” is in post-production editing and is expected to be released at some point during 2016. Audiences can get their first look at the film Thursday, Sept. 10 in Conrad Hall from 6 - 9 p.m. There will be a few scenes played, followed by a Q and A session with Maya Washington, Gene Washington and Jones. The event is free to attend and open to the public, but guests must RSVP online or by calling 517-353-7896.

Denzel Valentine talks potential move to point guard role BY OMARI SANKOFA II OSANKOFA@STATENEWS.COM

Sophomore guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn is the natural pick to fill much of the void left by Travis Trice, last season’s senior point guard and NCAA Tournament hero. However, it appears senior guard Denzel Valentine could see time as point guard this fall. Valentine played significant minutes at point guard during MSU’s Italy tour, and head coach Tom Izzo was impressed. “I thought Valentine was really good the first two games,” Izzo said. “I mean, really, really good. He made shots, he ran the point, he made passes, he made plays, he wanted

to guard the best people. He really played good.” It wasn’t a new experience for Valentine, who played point guard in high school and has looked comfortable as a passer and ball handler during his three years at MSU. “It was different,” Valentine said. “I played a lot of minutes at point guard, I played wing, I played everything. Especially point. I gained a lot of experience running it and learning the team. I had to do different things and get those guys in order and call plays and bring the bring ball up the floor.” Valentine had 21 points and five assists against the Russian Senior National Team on Aug. 28, and followed up with 23

Then Junior guard Denzel Valentine guards Ohio State guard D’Angelo Russell on March 13, during the game against Ohio State at the Big Ten Tournament at United Center in Chicago. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 7667.

points and five assists against the Italy Senior National Team. “I played point guard in high school four years,” he said. “Went off a little bit for three years. I’m pretty natural at it, I can pick things up. The biggest thing, I just have to be able to guard a point guard and be in game shape to push it the whole game.” Valentine struggled against Georgia, but Nairn picked up the slack with 10 points and nine assists. “It’s been great because he has a great feel for the game,” Nairn said. “He sees everything on the floor and it helps me a lot when we’re in the game together and just both of us are able to make plays for each other.”

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SU M MARY The MSU Student Housing Cooperative serves as a cheap, off-campus housing option for those wanting freedom and flexible responsibilities at the same time.

Arts and humanities senior Nikki Turek, left, and studio art senior Alyssa Thornton look around the garden on Sept. 2, 2015, at the Hedrick cooperative house on Collingwood Drive. The garden is Thornton’s “baby.” She worked on it all summer and shares the vegetables, herbs and flowers with the other members of the co-op. PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

BY SEAN VICHINSKY SVICHINSKY@STATENEWS.COM

As October approaches, students already have to start thinking about their housing plans at MSU for a year from now. Specifically, they need to start thinking about housing. Although living in an off-campus location could be stressful, living in a co-op is an option for those planning to leave their dorms and start living on their own. The MSU Student Housing Cooperative, MSUSHC, is a movement founded in 1939 that promotes student governance and leadership while providing housing for more than 200 members across 15 co-op houses. “It’s really just community housing where you can find a home away from home,” MSUSHC President Dan Newton said. These houses boast low-cost payments as opposed to a standard apartment, and are operated and maintained fully by the students residing in them. Houses have anywhere from five to 29 residents each. Newton, an MSU alumnus, said he also observed that students tend to discover “a sense of ownership” through co-op life. “As soon as responsibility is placed

within your hands, I think (that becomes) a crucial part of building a new community,” Newton said. The MSUSHC charges monthly for each member to reside in the co-op houses, but still remains a nonprofit organization.

“I like being my own landlord ... I like making decisions that affect me personally. I don’t want to leave those decisions to people who I don’t know.” Kennedy Cullen, Kinesiology senior

According to the MSUSHC website, all money accrued does not go to a landlord making profit, but rather toward the betterment of the co-op community as a whole. “We’re more invested in our properties than rentals or leasers,” philosophy senior Jessica Sietsema said. “There’s a sense of member ownership.” Another MSUSHC resident, kinesiology senior Kennedy Cullen, said she finds her own empowerment in the

cooperative housing model. “I like being my own landlord,” Cullen said. “I like making decisions that affect me personally. I don’t wanna leave those decisions to people who I don’t know.” Since students living in the co-op houses are responsible for maintaining the property they reside on, often they are held accountable for chores around the house to keep it running, such as running maintenance on the physical upkeep of the residences in addition to cooking, cleaning and landscaping. “I think a lot of people are willing to live in that sort of environment, and be autonomous,” Cullen said. Newton said a key part of integrating oneself into the cooperative housing community starts with something as simple as cooking a meal for other housemates. “Using the kitchen to interact with the house itself, to help your housemates and just sit and eat a meal together is a huge first step,” Newton said. “And from there, you just build involvement step by step. I’ve yet to find a person living in the co-ops that doesn’t like talking about what their experience has been.” If you’re interested in applying for student housing, check out the MSUSHC’s website (www. msu.coop)

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How MSU Crushes account got its start

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About two years ago, a couple of women wanted to find a way to anonymously compliment someone they saw on campus. Since its creation in March 2013, the MSU Crushes Twitter account has become an avenue for everything from thanking people for doing good deeds around campus to proposing to athletes. “We would see people in class and wish they knew that we thought they were cute, so we wanted to create an account that could do that,” MSU alumna and one of the account’s creators Gabrielle Tobel said. The Twitter account is one of the more popular ones created for MSU students with more than 14,000 followers and more than 11,000 tweets. However, when the account was first made, not even the creators expected it to be as popular as it is now. Chelsea Saferian, an MSU alumna and fellow MSU Crushes creator, said she and the other creators hoped it would gain popularity, but never thought they would receive hundreds of submissions a day and the large following. Saferian said being ordinary students and having classes made controlling the account difficult. “We would get so many submissions and it would be difficult to keep up with all of them and make sure that they all got posted,” Saferian said. “Some people would get mad if their post wouldn’t get tweeted out so we tried our best to keep up with it.” Psychology and criminal justice junior Heather Trost has had multiple tweets submitted about her and said she sees it as a flat-

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tering gesture. “It was definitely the biggest compliment,” Trost said. “It made me feel really good. ... I think it’s a really nice account and it lets people know that someone is thinking about them.” When Tobel and Saferian graduated last spring, they wanted the MSU Crushes account to continue on. They passed the account down to the newest anonymous account holder. Saferian said passing down the account was definitely something they wanted to do when their time at MSU had come to a close. “We got a lot of people that tweeted us and said they wanted to take it over,” Saferian said. “We wanted to give it to someone that was funny and someone we could trust.” Saferian and Tobel both said they had a good run being in control of the account and were humbled to know just how much it affected others in a positive way. “My favorite thing about being a part of MSU Crushes was just bringing people together and making people feel good and making them feel special,” Tobel said.

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Spotlight Students discuss the pros and cons of housing in East Lansing BY RACHEL FRADETTE RFRADETTE@STATENEWS.COM

Spartans are just starting to get used to their new living spaces whether it be an apartment, house, co-op or even off-campus, and it’s nearly time to start thinking about next year’s living choices. Apartments fill up fast in East Lansing — students are expected to finalize housing as early as October in order to reserve a place to live for next year. Here are some of the many paths students choose from to find a place to call home and the advice they would offer to other students who are looking do to the same.

LIVING ALTERNATIVELY Staying in an apartment with all your best friends of the same sex may seem like the norm for most, but new ways of living off-campus are quickly changing that standard assumption. The MSU Student Housing Cooperative is one organization designed to create more alternatives to apartment living, where several people live in one housing complex join a housing complex in order to control the community in which they live.

“Sometimes in a mixed housing arrangement it just kind of balances things out. It gives different points of view.”

LOCATION There are a variety of options available to students looking for a new place in East Lansing, from the center of the night life on Grand River Avenue to the calm solitude of living a few minutes from campus. But location does not only depend on the student’s preference — price is usually a large factor as well. For supply chain management junior Jessica Filbin, close proximity to restaurants and city life was a must have. Filbin lives in the Collingwood Apartments and pays around $570 per month. She said the only downside for her was sharing a room, but it was a great trade-off. “It’s the best location we could find that was at a reasonable price,” Filbin said. “There’s a lot of great restaurants around us right off of Grand River, which is a plus.” Having the luxury of living within walking distance from stores and shops is a hot commodity among college students. Filbin said students who live closer to campus live closer to the real college experience. Property managers are well aware of this, as apartments closer to MSU’s campus tend to come with a higher price tag. Alternatively, apartment complexes that are further from campus still hold appeal for students who like their own independent, quiet space. These places avoid the trend of rising prices that happens with housing closer to campus. “The rent and everything is really agreeable because it’s not as high as all my friends who live closer to campus,” international relations junior Jared Gajos said. Gajos lives in The Village at Chandler Crossings approximately 4 miles from campus. Gajos and his roommates believe they still get the full college experience, but for a cheaper price. His only complaint is the distance, a factor he never really thought about until he had to fork out money for cabs. There is a nearly $100 per month difference between Gajos and Filbin’s rent price. Gajos said his cheaper rent price partly comes from not being so close to campus. He advises tenants to look at every aspect of the property when deciding on an apartment or house. Anyone deciding where to live should see if the location, space and drive to campus are the best fit for them, not just the best price. “Look beyond the deals,” Gajos said.

Music senior Emily Pelky said co-ops run differently from apartments as she had lived in one the previous year. “It’s (co-op living) a lot more community based,” Pelky said. “You make decisions for your house collectively.” Co-ops decide as a group on things from cleaning to what to buy for the house pantry. Pelky said her only complaint about her co-op is cleanliness. Recently, there was a problem with bugs that needed to be addressed. Her price to live single room in a co-op is around $500, and to live in a double the price would be around $358. Pelky said the price and community has made her a fan of the living arrangement. However, not everyone may be so open to idea of living with up to 20 other people. For some students it is not just about where they live, but also who they live with. Houses serve as another substitution to apartment living and many students find it easier. “One of the biggest things about off-campus living is all the little quirks you learn to live with when you’re in house,” Arts and humanities junior Leila Ballard said. Ballard said there were just a few little things wrong with the house that comes from old age, adding that it’s nothing she can’t deal with. The four tenants of her house each pay around $500 a month through an independent realtor, rather than going through the large realtor groups in East Lansing. Ballard is particularly passionate about co-ed living. She said it serves a person better by not trying to fit all of their best friend’s in a house rather than some new, different people. “Sometimes in a mixed housing arrangement it just kind of balances things out,” Ballard said. “It gives different points of view.” For linguistics junior Taylor Sydow, she said when it came down to it, living with two men was her best option. Sydow, who lives in an apartment, said she struggled to find a group of people when everyone was picking their next year’s living option. So when a friend offered her a place to join, she accepted.

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TOP: The kitchen of an apartment Sept. 5, 2015, at the West Village condominium complex in East Lansing. BOTTOM: The kitchen of an apartment Sept. 5, 2015, at 133 Durand Street in East Lansing. PHOTOS: ALICE KOLE

Lella Ballard Arts and humanities senior

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Collingwood $570 Chandler Crossings $475 Co-Op single $500 Co-Op double $358 *Prices per month * Co-Op houses vary

“I originally had a different plan with some other girls and it didn’t work out because people had different requirements or wants and needs,” Sydow said. Sydow now lives in an apartment with two guys and a girl, a set-up she said has a great dynamic. She was invited by two of her male friends to live with them in an apartment. “I almost like it better because I have an older brother and I lived with him most of my life,” Sydow said. Communication between parties in order to choose where to live can become problematic if groups aren’t on the same page. Sydow said having her own room led her to choosing the apartment because of past issues with roommate cleanliness. She also had four or five different groups that kept falling through

LEFT: A bedroom in an apartment on Sept. 4, 2015, at Haslett Arms Apartments, 145 Collingwood. PHOTO: JACK STEPHAN RIGHT: The bedroom of an apartment Sept. 5, 2015, at 133 Durand Street in East Lansing. PHOTO: ALICE KOLE

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LEFT: The living room of an apartment Sept. 5, 2015, at the West Village condominium complex in East Lansing. PHOTO: ALICE KOLE

RIGHT: The living room of a Chandler Crossing’s apartment on Sept. 5, 2015. PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

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While many students choose to live in the East Lansing area because it is within walking distance of MSU’s campus and to stay close to friends, some choose to live in surrounding areas like Lansing and Okemos because prices are typically cheaper.

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while she was trying to find a living space for this year. “Put everything out on the table with your potential roommates because that’s the key to having everything run smoothly,” Sydow said. FINDING YOUR PLACE Some students say that roommate compatibility and overall comfort in an environment can make or break the academic year. “Make sure you are comfortable with who you are going to live with,” Ballard said. She said the more unique the roommate set up is, the better experience students can have. “You don’t have to be best friends with everyone you live with, but you do have to make it work.” Pelky said she really identified with her community within the co-op. “When I was signing up for housing, I was

really scared going into a co-op,” Pelky said. However, she found living in a community within its own housing space as a great way to make new friends and relationships. “A co-op is a really nice place to live especially if you want to meet new people and make connections,” she said. Many students express that it is important to find the right fit and know what works best specifically for each person. “Me and my friends went through several apartment websites and picked out who was offering the best deals,” Gajos said. Gajos said working as a group makes the environment more comfortable and speeds up their decision making process. “At the end of the day, you have this really nice apartment and I mean that’s all that really matters, and you’re living with your friends,” he said.

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Alexis Warner shines for MSU BARRY LEWIS BLEWIS@STATENEWS.COM

Freshman soccer player Alexis “Lexy” Warner has only been a part of the MSU women’s soccer team for a short time but is already making a name for herself, having been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for Sept. 1. This serves as her first Big Ten mention in her collegiate athletic career. Warner is from the Ypsilanti area and said she has been playing soccer since she was three years old. Her love and dedication for the sport has led her to benefit the team. Teammate and redshirt senior Gabby Gauruder said Warner’s presence on and off the field does wonders in unifying and building sportsmanship. “She’s amazing,” Gauruder said. “She always gives it her all when things happen to her, she can play both offense and defense and that’s really hard to find in a player.”

Gauruder said when her teammates see Warner working hard, they have no choice but to work hard. “She’s one of those players that she can take it all she wants, but she’s she’s not a selfish player,” Gauruder said. “It makes us work harder on our end.” Head coach Tom Saxton said Warner is a dynamic player who works hard on the field. “She’s an incredibly hard working soccer player,” Saxton said. “She played in the first few games for us in both roles, as the attacking wide player and then as a defensive outside back, and she never misses a beat.” Saxton went on to say Warner’s charisma on and off the field has a great deal to do with why she was chosen as player of the week. “She brings incredible toughness and she’s not afraid of anything,” said Saxton. “She understands she’s got special pace and she knows how to use it in terms of getting around other players.”

Freshman midfielder/defender Alexis Warner goes after the ball as Notre Dame forward Anna Maria Gilbertson tries to stop her on Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. The Spartans lost to the Irish, 2-0. PHOTO: JULIA NAGY

BIO

Alexis Warner Year Freshman Major Chemical engineering Hometown Ypsilanti, Mich. Claim to fame Warner was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week during the week of Sept. 1.

Warner was humble in recognizing her mention, as she places much of her success on that of her teammates and what she learns from them. “This means nothing without my teammates,” Warner said. “I know that I have to keep working everyday to get better and learn from them because I am only a freshman.” Coach Saxton is proud that Warner was mentioned as freshman of the week and feels she deserves it for working hard and making a statement while on the field. “She scored a couple of big goals for us already as a freshman,” Saxton said. “In soccer, those are the main things you key on. She brings it day in and day out, she’s tough and the team loves her.”

MSU football to hold meeting for potential walk-ons BY RYAN KRYSKA RKRYSKA@STATENEWS.COM

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The MSU football team will be hosting an informational meeting for its future walkon tryouts at 4 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Pentecost team meeting room at the Duffy Daugherty Football Building. The meeting will provide information on the process and will not be the actual tryouts. To be eligible to attend the meeting and future tryouts, the student must meet the several requirements. Those considering the meeting are asked to bring a record of a recent physical examination from within the past six months of time If a student has had a past injury, pertaining records are asked to be brought to insure he will be physically able to participate in the tryout if selected. The information gathered will be assessed by the staff. Students may or may not be invited to the actual tryouts.

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