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Learning inside and outside class New study shows teaching experiences in critical courses, not pay, can make or break students’ choice of major By April Jones ajones@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

t has been three weeks since the start of semester, and it's about the time students are finally getting settled into new courses and getting to know their professors. From small intimate classes to large lecture halls, professors are doing their best to sell students vital information about the real world. But MSU instructors said succeeding is not as simple as getting up in front of class. At times, it can be difficult to grab the attention of students in entry-level courses. A recent study from a portion of Harvard University Press' "How College Works" examines why students pick certain

majors, and most of it comes down to professors. "Faculty determine students' taste for academic fields by acting as gatekeepers, either by welcoming them into an area of knowledge, encouraging and inspiring them to explore it, or by raising the costs of entry so high so as to effectively prohibit continuing in it," the study reported. The better the professor in the eyes of students, the greater chance someone will stay in that course — something that several MSU students noted was a determining factor in keeping or changing their major. According to the study, pay also was less influential in a student’s major choice than classroom learning experiences. Three MSU instructors in different fields also agreed that grabbing the attention of students early in courses is critical to positive learning experiences, but noted there are challenges to being at the front of the room. Getting the process started During assistant professor Kate Lein's entry-lev-

el nursing course, she said students often don't know what's going on in nursing, so she tries to give examples from the real world and reasons to connect with nursing to help people — not to earn a large paycheck. Nursing senior Katie Viazanko said she remembers taking Lein's course and how the class changed her motives into something more then her premeditated goals coming into the program. "She's very giving and very patient and has taught me to be a more well-rounded person," Viazanko said. "I was already in the (College of Nursing), but she guided me into becoming more hands-on and patient centered. It's not about the pay, it's something I want to do." But before the teaching can begin, behind-the-scenes work helps select just who will be leading courses. When new professors begin the employment process, they are required to go through a series of interviews by the

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Careless use of fireworks caused last week's fire at Phoenix cooperative house, East Lansing Fire Inspector Don Carter confirmed Wednesday. Carter said residents were releasing fireworks from the roof of the cooperative, 239 Oakhill Ave., into the early hours of the morning Sept. 4. The fire began around 3 a.m., destroyed four rooms and temporarily displaced all 29 residents of Phoenix. He said remnants of fireworks later were found on t he proper t y, wh ic h confirmed reports the department received from several neighborhood complaints. “There's a flat deck on the southern end, and apparently they were hanging out up there,” Carter said. “There were complaints in the area about fireworks, but we were unable to say where they were coming from. Had we known, we could have put a stop to this whole thing.” Rumors spread like wildfire last week as to the possible cause of the blaze, which led to investigation by city fire officials and further specula-

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A c it y proposa l t hat would effectively prevent the development of future bars downtown is on the backburner for the time being. At its Wednesday night meeting, the East Lansing Planning Commission vot-

ed unanimously to defer consideration of the proposal, a city-staff approved measure that would cap the number of patrons at establishments serving alcohol past midnight to 3,300. Because t he cur rent approved occupancy allowed at such businesses already is 3,892, the proposal would effectively prevent any future bars in East Lansing from

opening unless another closed. The report indicates the proposed seating cap would not affect bars and restaurants already in place. However, the seats would be on a first come, first serve basis. If passed, the proposal also would revise the 50/50 rule substantially, which designates businesses prove only 50 perSee MEETING on page 2 u

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MSU alumnus Zack Slizewski cuts down metal framing hanging from the ceiling in a room damaged by an early morning fire at Phoenix cooperative, 239 Oakhill Ave, on Sept. 4, 2013.

“There were complaints in the area about fireworks, but we were unable to say where they were coming from. ” Don Carter, E. Lansing fire inspector

tion as to the cause. MSU Student Housing Cooperative public relations consultant Cambria Sobolewski said the organization had not yet been notified by the fire department of the official cause.

Sobolewski said 17 of the cooperative's 29 residents are moved back in, and noted the remaining displaced members likely will be able to move back into the cooperative by the end

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penn’s case raises questions on prof. tenure By Justine McGuire jmcguire@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Earning tenure takes a long time — so does losing it. English professor William Penn, who has tenure, went on what some are calling an anti-Republican rant during class Aug. 29. He has been relieved of his teaching duties, but remains a

f ull-time employee of t he university. Officials were hesitant to speculate whether he will be fired. A tenured professor can be fired. But it takes several months to get through the process of notifications, committees and hearings, said Theodore Curry, associate provost and assistant vice president for academic human resources. He added that it’s very rare

to fire a tenured faculty member at MSU, and more often someone under threat of being fired would resign before the process starts — or sometimes in the middle of the process. “If an employer is doing a good job of getting out there and hiring good people, providing a good work environment that encourages a productive workforce, they don’t

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Offensive strategy might shift Near the end of last season, football head coach Mark Dantonio hinted at potential changes to MSU’s offensive philosophy when he made a few passing comments about the need to “keep up with the times” and experiment with new schemes on that side of the ball. In his seventh season, Dantonio has preferred a pro-style attack led by a smash-mouth running game to supplement his defensive mentality. In those vague comments, he mentioned strategies such as designed quarterback runs and option plays. Stephen Brooks

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administration and faculty from the desired college, Lein said. When Lein originally started working 26 years ago, she said she instantly knew the university would be a great fit. "I knew this was a really good program of nursing, so that's why we kind of settled in this area," Lein said. "I knew that I wanted to teach nursing, it was something I was quite passionate about." Before MSU, Lein worked as a nurse for 13 years. Lien said the university was intrigued by the record of experience she had behind her, allowing her to provide real-world examples.

attention of thousands of students and teaching in ways to make class enjoyable, yet still interesting. Karl Gude, graphics editor-in-residence in the School of Journalism, said instructors have to have fun while teaching to keep students' attention. "I feel like if students are engaged, their learning and their minds are open. If you're boring …those people, they're going to be on Facebook and all sorts of things," Gude said. "My goal is to make the class more interesting than Facebook." Media and information junior Jonathon Austin said Gude captured his attention the first day of class, eventually leading to his commitment to his new major. "I transferred to MSU last year, and Gude was my first and only MSU communication professor," Austin said. "I took his course as an elective while I was still weighing my options. He made the course so interesting that I committed to my major."

Breaking the Ice Students constantly are surrounded by new faces and learning new names. Often, students think they are the only ones in class who are trying to steal attention in lectures, but the effort to impress goes both ways. Some professors said they constantly are finding ways to capture the

Grabbing attention Professional writing and English senior Jennifer Lareau-Gee said while taking an Introduction to Fiction course last year, creative writing assistant professor Rae Paris forced her to see new ways to improve her writing, whether she wanted to or not. Paris said she starts off the course asking students to

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have to fire,” Curry said. “The hope and intent is to not have to fire people.” Richard Lyles, an engineering professor, said he hasn’t seen a tenu red professor removed in the 30 years that he’s been at MSU. But, tenured professors can be disciplined. Curr y said there are at least a few professors going through disciplinary action each year — which could range from a reprimand letter to suspension without pay for up to six months. But university policy on tenure has clear circumstances under which a tenured employee can be disciplined, none of which apply clearly to Penn, said Mae Kuykendall, a law professor and president of the MSU chapter of American Association of University Professors. “We need the administration to find the wherewithal to educate people about academic freedom ... to stand behind faculty and explain why,” she said. “Discipline shouldn’t be a response to a political pressure reaction to one incident.” But Curry said he’s hesitant

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to say that Penn’s loss of his classes is disciplinary. T he at ta i n ment of tenure affords a certain amount of protection to professors because tenure is a property right under state law, and since MSU is a state institution, it cannot deprive someone of their property without due process, Curry said. That’s why the process to obtain tenure is rigorous. New assistant professors go through two three-year probationary periods before they are eligible for promotion to associate professor with tenure. If they aren’t granted tenure, they no longer have a position at the university. Tenured associate professors can later become tenured full professors.

Commissioners have further questions on the proposal and its potential impact on safety for bar patrons “I definitely have questions about the issue, and I know patrons of the local bars will be eager to see how it plays out,” Wooden said. Pla n n i ng, Bu i ldi ng a nd Development Director Tim Dempsey thought putting a cap on bar patrons downtown would not necessarily mean larger parties in the city. “Police have gotten a lot better at patrolling neighborhoods and breaking up big groups,” Dempsey said. “They are also seeing fewer numbers in regards to large parties." No date has been set for future discussion on the issue.

About two-thirds of assistant professors are promoted to associate professor and awarded tenure at MSU. But about 90 percent of those who apply are granted tenure — yearly reviews give employees an idea on their status. There are about 1,960 tenured faculty at MSU, Curry said. Final decisions are made by the Board of Trustees. Lyles said the process of tenure review takes months and the criteria includes performing what is equivalent to peers at MSU and other institutions in research, teaching and publications. The review looks at the assistant professor’s entire career. “They either say, ‘Here’s a job for the rest of your life,’ or ‘See you later,” Lyles said.

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electricity and water.” Environmental biology junior Jordan Brandel, one of the displaced Phoenix residents whose room was badly damaged in the blaze, said he is relieved to know the fire was not caused by an internal issue in the building. “It's nice to know that it wasn't an electrical fire. ... Potentially, the house needs some renovations, especially electric,” Brandel said. "It can only get better from here, and I’m dealing with it.” Brandel said residents have not been asked to help cover the costs of damages at this time, but said members of the cooperative have discussed the possibility of raising rent costs if they are held accountable.

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write a statement about the aesthetics behind their writing. She challenges students to think deeply in writing to find themselves and find their creative writing styles. “Having (Paris) as a teacher made me a better writer because she made me think of writing in ways I’ve never thought about before, and within myself I never really wanted to think about,” Lareau-Gee said. On the other end of the spectrum, students might choose their future profession because of a boring professor. Packaging senior Taylor Vandecar said he started his career path in engineering as a freshman but switched after an introductory course. "I came into college thinking I wanted to be an engineer," Vandecar said. "My Intro to Engineering class literally put me to sleep everyday and my professor was not approachable. I quickly switched out to packaging." It doesn’t always have to be a giant leap on the professors’ end to capture students’ attention. Lyman Briggs freshman Audrey Khoury said she never finds herself looking at the clock in her entry-level chemistry course with her instructor Samantha Cass. “Chemistry is a very hard class for most people, but with (Cass) as a professor, she makes it very interesting,” Khoury said.

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COGS, MSU working to transfer New meters, fewer coins for university parking funds into on-campus accounts By Nolly Dakroury ndakroury@statenews.com THE STATENEWS nn

In what appears to be an ongoing effort to bring all student governments under its umbrella, MSU has requested of the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, to go through a reorganization process to align with the university's policies, including moving funds to an on-campus account. The vote on the resolution was deferred until the next COGS meeting on Oct. 9 since the council did not achieve quorum. "COGS, as well as ASMSU, were both sent (memorandums) earlier in the year, requesting they align their business practices with the university and to move their money back to campus accounts, along with other actions," university spokesman Jason Cody said. While there were not enough representatives at the meeting to vote on the resolution, COGS

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Drone research to help farming College of Natural Science's new research using a drone aircraft might help farmers improve crop yields. Associate professor of geological sciences Bruno Basso said the drone's system has sensors powerful enough to detect which plants on a farm are experiencing nutrient deficiency or water stress. A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle. It flies without a human pilot and often is used to record aerial footage — for the purpose of this research: farms and fields. The drone will be used to monitor 75 selected fields in

President Stefan Fletcher said the organization is working toward avoiding freezing accounts. "One of the things that I have pushed on with the administration is that there would be no … freezing of accounts… because that is not the governance that should be there between a student government and an administration," Fletcher said. Fletcher said at the start of the meeting that with reorganization comes the change of the student government's status from a 501c4 to a 501c3 organization. Vice President for Finances and Treasurer Mark Haas said this new status confirms COGS's alignment with the university, giving the graduate student government more tax exemption and getting it under the university's insurance policies. "When we came to the point where we tried aligning the student government with the business manual procedures, we got in touch with them saying, 'OK,

what works for you, what does not work for you?'" Haas said. Haas explained that this transition also would protect the student governments financially in case of emergencies. "The popular view is that student governments are part of the university," Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Denise Maybank said, adding that the university is just turning the relationship between the student governments into a formal relationship by asking them to align with MSU's policies. Fletcher also mentioned COGS wanted to make sure that the student government would be able to keep Business Office Manager Rebecca Mizell in her position. Maybank said she talked with Human Resources to safeguard Mizell's position, adding that she will personally look to that.

Michigan and several other states, and the research will begin at the start of next year's growing season as this growing season is coming to a close, Basso said. "What's special about this drone technology is that we can determine spatial variability," he said. "Crops in one large field are not all exposed to the same conditions. It's like a community — some people react differently to things than others. We can decide how much fertilizer is needed by one area, for example." By only targeting the areas that need special care, researchers hope farm production will increase and farmers will save money. The drone also can have a positive environmental impact

because it will help control the amount of fertilizer farmers use, Basso said. "If they're only fertilizing the areas that need it, that means there is less fertilizer left to be lost in the groundwater," Basso explained. Overuse of fertilizers can contaminate surface water, groundwater and the atmosphere because they add nitrogen and phosphorus to the soil, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Phosphorus from storm runoff can the pollute nearby waters, and nitrous oxide from nitrogen can be emitted into the atmosphere. Celeste Bott

Third year law student Evan Ford inserts a coin into a parking meter Wednesday outside the MSU Dairy Store. The new parking meters are solar powered and accept credit cards.

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Parking lots across campus are getting a facelift as MSU police replace existing meters with credit-card compatible and environmentally conscious models. Throughout the fall, MSU police gradually will install the new solar-powered parking meters, which cost between $400 and $500 apiece, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. During the summer, police used a three-month trial run of about 50 meters and since have gradually implemented them at busy on-campus locations. MSU police Parking Meter Coordinator Steve Grice said the old meters were outdated. “The old meters were 20 years old and coin-only,” Grice said. “We needed to find a better way to help customers.” Eventually, campus will have a total of 750 new meters. The control system for the meters also is Internet-based, allowing a text message and email alert to be sent to MSU police when a meter is malfunctioning. Grice said the credit card option still will work when the coin meter is out of order. Most importantly, Grice said the meters cut down on energy

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costs. Rather than changing the batteries twice a year, he said the new batteries only require replacing once every three years. “The less we put in a landfill, the better, and that’s huge to us,” he said. Although human development and family studies junior Allie Bunch said she hates car-

rying change, she said the new card payment option also has its own drawbacks. “When I used my card, it wouldn’t let me do less than an hour, and I don’t always need to be here for an hour,” Bunch said. Grice said police soon will have an alternative meter option for on-campus parking garages.

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It might not be basic training, but Wednesday at Demonstration Hall, students and residents of East Lansing got a glimpse into the life of an ROTC cadet. As part of the One Book, One Community program, students and residents participated in Boot Camp 101. The One Book, One Community novel this year was "The Yellow Birds" by Iraq veteran Kevin Powers, which highlights the lives of two soldiers in Iraq. As part of Boot Camp 101, students and residents could observe the sleeping quarters of a solider at war, try a pushup and sit-up competition, go on a rope course or see a live action drill. Lt. Col. Bill Parker, is chair of the Department of Military Science, said he appreciates the opportunity to showcase the daily lives of ROTC cadets. "Ultimately, we want people to take away an appreciation for what our cadets go through," Parker said. "This is a good opportunity for us to highlight some of the training our cadets go through." Kinesiology senior Alex Shaffer, who also is the ROTC battalion commander, was excited to see ROTC involved with One Book, One Community for this interactive event. "We were really happy to see that One Book, One Community wanted to focus on the military," Shaffer said. "Because we are two sponsored MSU programs, we are happy that we got to work in conjunction." Doug Mulvaney, scholarship and enrollment coordinator for ROTC, called the event a "win-win," but encouraged people to look past the physical tests and equipment on display and explore what qualities the cadets gain from ROTC.

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Microbiology senior Cameron Fletcher, left, spots fisheries and wildlife senior Cam Sebring, right, as he demonstrates how to cross a one-rope bridge during the ROTC and One Book, One Community Boot Camp 101 on Wednesday between Demonstration Hall and Munn Ice Arena.

"What the cadets learn in discipline and leadership go beyond how many push-up and sit-ups they can do," he said. "It's the decision-making skills that they learn that I think sets them apart from other students." Human biology and nutritional science junior Ariana Koch said in addition to being able to try the rope course, an appreciation for the military is what brought her to the event. "My dad is a Marine, so the idea of getting to try bootcamp was very appealing to me." she said. Koch said the event gave her a better idea of the daily life of ROTC students. "The idea that they do this (rope course) everyday is not something I expected," she said. "You think it would be a little less intense because they aren't at a base, but in reality they do just as much."

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ecent research has revealed that a student’s degree choice ultimately is more influenced by positive and negative experiences with professors than by what drew them to that degree in the first place. The findings — part of Harvard University Press’ “How College Works,” and presented during the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association last month — also showed that money and job promise of a major take a backseat compared to inspirational professors. Students who base a long-term decision, such as degree choice, on feelings rather than reason could face repercussions. Most students arrive at university with a passion

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and interest in a particular field. These students takes students inside should remain unwavering in their desires, even if an industry, connects the introductory course into said field is taught by them with experienced people, and lets them see an uninspiring professor. In any given major, there are instructors that will what the day-to-day workkeep students hanging off their every word, and load is like. Overall, it provides a sense of some that keep students asleep. the real world. Be active in education early on. “Students must Be active in broadenResearch professors. Find out ing your education. who creates a lively classroom, research their The study has its lessons. Stuwho has background experi- passions and dents should tailor their universience in the career of interest and interests before ty requirements, electives and colwho is known for helping mencommitting to a lege requirements to their intertor students. ests so they experience a variety Study internships and careers. major or suffer the of professors across multiple fields. Older students in any major will This yields two benefits. Stuhave some sort of experience they setbacks.” dents receive a broader educacan impart. Whether it’s knowledge of classes and professors or an internship, these tion, learning material and skills that translate to students have been through the ropes and can relate their interests and even to their degree. And students also could find a professor who evokes inspito a younger student. Find out what careers a major could yield after ration and opens a previously unknown career path. But when exploring courses, students should conuniversity. Job shadowing provides first-hand insight into a career, and most professionals are sider whether its the professor or the material piquwilling to let a student tag along. Job shadowing ing their interest. A professor might steer a degree

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choice, but a degree consists of the material. Students also should consider the long-term consequences. Too many extra credits that don’t contribute toward a degree can work against you and result in an extra year tacked onto the original fouryear plan. Basing a major choice on one professor could have students floating from course to course in a major for a semester or two before realizing it wasn’t the right choice. While this isn’t always the case, when it happens, it sets students back in time and money. Students must research their passions and interests before committing to a major or suffer the setbacks.

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“How did you find out what was happening Sept. 11, 2001? Where were you?”

JUST SO YOU KNOW Do you support suspending any new bars Do you support serving alcohol suspending any pastnew midnight bars in E.L.? serving alcohol past midnight in E.L.?

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I was on campus as a junior living in Owen hall. I was on the phone with my grandma and she told me to turn on the tv. I saw the second plane hit. I didn’t know what to do or think and I was late for class. I passed everyone in the lobby watching the news and jumped on the bus. The bus driver had the coverage on the radio. When I got to class that morning, no one knew what had happened. I burst into tears and tried to explain and left class. On the way home, a tower fell and the bus driver stopped the bus. I don’t remember which tower it was but I walked back to my dorm and was glued to the tv for the next few days. I remember that Owen hall moved a large tv into the sitting area so people could watch and that many of the international students were trying to figure out how to get home. Was a very scary time.

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I was listening to NPR on my way into work went the first reports came in. We continued to listen at work. When the second tower was hit my friend John and I looked at each other and we both knew instantly we were under attack. Rich Skalski, Sept. 11 via Facebook

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There and back again: pros and cons of dorm life

ot many students who roam the banks of the Red Cedar River can say they have made the transition from residence hall (or dorm) life to off-campus housing, and then back to dorm life — but I can. After living in the dorms during my freshman year, I subleased from a co-worker during the summer in a house on Orchard Street. However, with the beginning of my sophomore year came the beginning of my second lap in dorm life, and the transition has not been easy thus far. It’s fair to say I’m in a small group of students who’ve been given the opportunity to live the freedom of off-campus housing, only to return back to parental watch of the RA’s. However, with both onand off-campus housing comes positives and negatives that make each better than the options offered at other schools, like the University of Michigan. Then again, that can be said about plenty of things. The dorms provide opportunities for students, and in many ways make life easier than living off campus. One of those aspects is the convenience of not relying on Ramen Noodles and Chef Boyardee Beefaroni as the No. 1 food group in my daily diet. The quick walk up two flights of stairs to a wide array of freshly-

tants knocking on your door. I’ve made meals is a strong pull for the already had both those groups come dorms and keeps many students on into the room since moving back campus for more than one year. into the dorms two weeks ago. Another strong appeal for the Another tough transition getdorms is not having any random utilting re-acclimated to is splitting a ity bills popping up when you least room with another student. I love expect it. I cannot tell you how nice my roommate like a brother and it is to take a 20-minute warm showhe’ll probably be my best man one er without the weight of a future $75 day — if I ever find a Mrs. Bondy, water bill hanging over my head. that is — but the switch from havThe dorms also serve as a great ing my own room social interaction tool guest columnist all summer to sharand easy source to ing a nest is somemake new friends, but thing I’m still getmost have developed ting used to… again. an inner friend group Having the option by the time sophoof driving while in more year comes. college is anothWhile those are er positive that few of the positives comes with livof calling the dorms robert bondy ing off campus. home, the disadvanrbondy@statenews.com During the sumtages pile up quickly. mer, I was able to drive to local groThe dorm experience is one cery and retail stores in the area of many pros and cons, and without any extra cost of a parkone of the biggest disadvantaging pass. And while this might es I’ve already noticed is the lack sound lazy, potentially walking two of freedom to basically do whatmiles to get to the closest on-camever I want, whenever I want. pus parking lot is simply taxing. I’m not trying to sound like a reckIn the past, I’ve been a huge less baboon that likes to throw parfan of the dorms, and have creditties every night of the week, but ed a lot of my great first-year expeit’s annoying when you and a few riences to having the opportunifriends can’t listen to music on ty to live on campus; but after liva Thursday evening without the ing off campus this past summer, it threat of cops and resident assis-

has opened my eyes to some of the bigger flaws of the residence halls. Both living styles have positives and negatives, and unlike many at my age, both have given me two different perspectives at such an early point in my college career. The close walk across the street to my classes and world-class meals at any point of the day makes the dorms The switch seem like a college from having student’s paradise. But the fear of getmy own ting a noise comroom all plaint when you’re summer moderately blastto sharing ing “Parking Lot Party” with a few friends a nest is on a Monday night something makes me more and I’m still more excited to move off campus next year. getting I’m ready to make used to. . . my second transition again.” from the dorms to an off-campus destination after this year ends. I’m just hoping the second time I move off campus will be my last. Robert Bondy is campus editor at The State News. Reach him at rbondy@statenews.com

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College — it's supposed to be the most enriching part of a person's life, but it also can cause a hefty dent in the wallet and sometimes, it seems near impossible to make ends meet. T he MSU St udent Food Bank, which was open yesterday, was the first food bank in the country run by students for students and has been open for two decades. It provides supplemental food support to any student who cannot afford basic food and does not have a campus meal plan, said Nate SmithTyge, MSU Student Food Bank director. "(Students have told us) the food bank is the difference between buying books and food," Smith-Tyge said. The food bank, which distributes food in the Olin Health Center west entrance from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday, provides stu-

Golston said. There are approximately 20 to 30 volunteers at each distribution who set up the kitchen and collect the food. The food bank is financed through charitable organizations and is aided by a grant from the Council of Graduate Students. "Most of everything we get, we put into purchasing food," Smith-Tyge said. Dietet ic s sen ior Nicole Edmonds is the operations manager for the MSU Student Food Bank. "College students are known for being poor," Edmonds said. "A resource like this is essential especially for students who have family, who can't work full time and can't support their families as far as food." The MSU Student Food Bank also recently launched the College and University Food Bank Alliance with Oregon State University, Smith-Tyge said. There currently are 18 campuses in the alliance to share resources and practices.

dents with staple foods such as grains and canned vegetables. Smith-Tyge added it often offers fresh produce from The Garden Project, which is part of the Greater Lansing Food Bank. In celebration of reaching 20 years of service, the food bank plans to host events such as cooking competitions in addition to inviting speakers to raise awareness on global food-insecurity issues. Smith-Tyge said the food bank serves about 4,000 clients a year, with 250 to 300 people per distribution time. Brittany Golston, a mathematics senior, visited the food bank for the first time Wednesday. Golston recently started living off campus with her sister, and she didn't anticipate the financial burden that comes with an off-campus residency. "It's really helpful for those of us who live off campus and don't work enough to pay rent, utilities and go to the grocery store to feed ourselves,"

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Brendan Johnson, an international relations sophomore, was covered in a mix of sweat and dirt as he shoveled mulch out of a wheelbarrow and spread it onto a path, all with a smile on his face. Yesterday, Johnson participated in the National Day of Service and Remembrance in memory of the attacks on the World Trade Center that took place 12 years ago. Several projects took place across campus and in the city as part of the nationally recognized day. The Lansing City Market hosted a beautification of the Lansing River Trail that included weeding the area, preparing the soil, planting more than 200 native plants and spreading mulch. "I thought this would be a good way to commemorate 9/11," Johnson said, as he worked through near 90-degree weather. "I had class this morning and as soon as I got here, they put me on wood chips." Some volunteers were from organizations outside the Lansing area, including Saginaw's chapter of AmeriCorps, a national community service organization. Alumna Colleen Synk, L a n si ng C it y Ma rket 's nutrition specialist, sweated along with the other volunteers. Synk, who was involved with the selection of the newly planted vegetation, said each plant was chosen to help diversify and increase the butterfly population in the area. "It's a beautification of our community outdoor spaces that are used for a lot of physical activity," Synk said. "Because it is Sept. 11, we want to bring lots of different communities together — MSU students, Lansing citizens, AmeriCorps members." MSU's Fostering Academics, Mentoring Excellence

The release of Arcade Fire’s highly interactive video for their new single “Reflektor” is the latest stunning in a series of music videos changing the way we interact with media. Directed by Vincent Morisset, the video is part of Google’s Chrome Experiments, a site made to showcase a host of projects that explore the forefront of web development technologies. By Simon Schuster

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Number of kills senior outside hitter Lauren Wicinski is away from 2,000.

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Two thousand kills — it’s an exclusive sorority. Former volleyball player Jenna Wrobel, who will be inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame today, reached the 2,000 career kills almost Wincinski two decades ago. She currently stands as the all-time MSU leader in career kills with 2,292, and is 18th overall on the NCAA all-time career kills list. Senior outside hitter Lauren Wicinski is hot on the heels of Wrobel’s record. Wicinski, who leads all active players nationally in kills, kills per set (4.80), attempts (4,441) and aces (229), currently totals 1,945 kills and can possibly reach the 2,000-kill milestone this weekend. If Wicinski matches last year’s kill total of 571, she’ll not only crush Wrobel’s all-time career record, but enter the ranks of NCAA lore as one of the 20 highest kill-getters ever. “It’s kind of crazy, I just don’t really think about it,” Wicinski said. “I don’t count my kills. It’s just ... awesome that I’m in such a great place and that I’m able to accomplish that.” Volleyball head coach Cathy George put Wicinski’s approaching accomplishment into perspective at her weekly press conference on Tuesday. “Two thousand kills is amazing,” George said. “That’s 500 kills per season, and she actually had 600 last year in the Big Ten, in the best conference in the

country. She’s way beyond what most people do.” Despite 2,000 kills being a rare feat, junior libero Kori Moster said with knowing Wicinski, the number shouldn’t surprise anyone. “We all know that she’s someone that’s going for a kill every time, and more times than not, she’s going to get it” she said. “That’s something that’s really cool about her and something that she definitely helps set our team apart and helps us get to that higher level that we want to be at.” Wrobel holds eight school records and was a freshman on the MSU 1995 Final Four team. She will become the fourth MSU volleyball player to enter the Hall of Fame, joining Val Sterk (2007), Dana Cooke (2011), and Diane Spoelstra (2012). George also has some personal history with Wrobel. “She’s an outstanding player — actually went on to play with me in the World University Games team and then play with the U.S. national team and then professionally,” George said. Wicinski cites Wrobel as a personal inspiration. Wicinski and Wrobel never met face-to-face, and she looks forward to meeting the MSU legend at the ceremony. “It’ll be exciting to see her speak on Thursday and get a chance to talk to her a little bit,” Wicinski said. George points out Wicinski’s attitude, will and strength as attributes that set her apart. “She really doesn’t back off and keeps her mind in the moment,” George said. “That is unheard of, really getting over 2000. You don’t see that much in the history of NCAA volleyball. She’s done a great job, and we’re excited about those records for her.”

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Ezra Robinson to be sentenced Monday Redshirt freshman cornerback Ezra Robinson will be sentenced Monday at East Lansing's 54-B District Court after being arrested for underage drinking and driving in July, according to a report from MLive.com. The 19-year-old from Sarasota, Fla., was cited during a traffic stop July 20 in East Lansing. MLive's report states Robinson was arrested with a blood-alcohol level of .06 percent, and he pleaded guilty Aug. 9. Robinson played for the first time last week against South Florida. He impressed coaches during spring practices and recorded an interception in MSU's spring game. "A little bit early on," defensive backs coach Harlon Barnett said Wednesday when asked if Robinson's legal trouble hurt his status on the team. "Early on (it hurt him), but after awhile now everything's moved on. We've moved on. He's earned his way back to where he needs to be and continues to work hard and (is) getting better." Stephen Brooks

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Co-offensive coordinator Dave Warner has been searching for the answer to the Spartans’ offensive woes. But even after nearly three decades as a college coach, Warner has never seen a situation like the one now at MSU. Through two games this season, the Spartans have played three different quarterbacks and are well on their way to a fourth, as freshman Damion Terry is expected to get No. 2 reps in practice leading up to the weekend’s game against Youngstown State (2 p.m., Big Ten Network). As fans continue to express concern about the potential of the team’s offense against Youngstown State and beyond, Warner said it’s a ubiquitous feeling for the coaches as well. “Concern would be the best word,” Warner said. “We’re not blind, we’re not ignorant; we know we got some issues that we’re trying to deal for. But we’re not in a panic mode. We’re trying to figure it out with the idea of long-term who at quarterback (will produce). Obviously, that’s a big thing.” Senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell got the start for the Spartans in the team’s home opener against Western Michigan and split time in the game with sophomore Connor Cook. A week later, Cook received his first career

start against South Florida and played the majority of the game he yielded several drives to Maxwell and redshirt freshman Tyler O’Connor. During that span, MSU ranked 125 out of 126 teams in Football Outsiders’ offensive ratings, which measures a team’s success rate, drive efficiency, opponent adjustments and point values for every play in a game. Head coach Mark Dantonio said the goal for the team’s offense remains to make improvements and look to make explosive plays, which Dantonio defines as a 20-yard pass or a 15-yard run. “I still maintain that our players, they have the athletic ability to make plays,” Dantonio said on Tuesday. “We got to find a rhythm. I also believe when we do, it will turn when we do, there will be a momentum surge, not just for the offense but for our entire football team.” Coming into the week, sophomore Connor Cook is expected to get No. 1 reps in practice while Terry is waiting in the wings with No. 2 reps, which should come as a delight to the MSU fanbase that has chanted “We want Terry” in each of the first two games at Spartan Stadium. On Tuesday, Dantonio said playing Terry is a “delicate situation,” citing the desire not to lose Terry’s redshirt over playing a single game if he’s not going to see game action on a consistent basis. But whether Terry’s actually ready to get in the game remains to be seen, Warner said. “If Coach D says he’s ready, I

Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook looks for an open pass Saturday against South Florida at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Bulls, 21-6. Margaux Forster/The State News

guess he is,” Warner said. “You know, that’s certainly a decision he has to make.” Giving Terry the chance to play would not be uncharacteristic of an MSU team that's hungry for improvement on the offensive side of the ball. Dantonio took the redshirt off freshman wide receiver R.J. Shelton against South Florida and

he’s slated to get No. 2 reps during the week in preparation for Youngstown State. “If the opportunity comes, I’m going to seize it and I’m going to challenge myself to make the play,” Shelton said. “It goes for all of our wide receivers; it’s not just me. When the ball is up in the air, we’re going to go up and make a play.”

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spartan fans sound off Yesterday, the sports desk posted a question on Twitter, and the masses have spoken

@thesnews_sports: Alright Spartan fans, who would be your starting quarterback this Saturday, and why? @Mhizzo3384: @DamionTerry should start, no offense to the other 3 but it’s time to settle in for the next 4 years with the best option

@btwardell: Have to give Terry the shot to earn it. (Dantonio) said all 4 were about equal after the summer and the other 3 have had a shot.

@cantink11: @TylerOConnor7 deserves more time to show what he can do...Should be O’Connor and Terry this weekend

@ljarrettwy: Cook. More Leadership. Shouldn’t have taken him out because of one bad play.

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