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COMING TOGETHER Despite being rescheduled due to inclement weather, Sparticipation still drew hundreds of students to the event, which is geared toward student organizations, at Breslin Center Sunday night. Read more online at statenews.com.
TOP: Students make their way down to the floor Sunday during Sparticipation at Breslin Center. ABOVE LEFT: From left, human biology junior Michella McCormick, human biology junior Kyle Bivins and neuroscience junior Michelle Aguwa pass out flyers for Spartan MAPS, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, on Sunday during Sparticipation at Breslin Center. RIGHT: Mechanical engineering junior Jacob Brandon passes out flyers for Spartan Aviators on Sunday during Sparticipation at Breslin Center. PHOTOS: ERIN HAMPTON
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Graduate students’ council stuggles to take position on changes to its own health care plans ity of members voted to retract the statement, and explore other opinions regarding changes to the health care policy. Because the assembly had established quorum — the necessary number of members present to make a meeting valid — the vote passed. But after the meeting had ended, the executive board deliberated privately that quorum should not have been established and that the results of the meeting’s votes would be invalidated. The meeting was never officially adjourned, and left many of the votes in a state of questionable validity. The overturn would have canceled out several students’ newly elected positions on important academic review boards where they represent graduate students. However, due to the frustration of the members, the executive board relented and let the appointments stand. “They did all of this without consulting the general membership, it’s unconstitutional,” chair of the ad-hoc health committee Robert Vankirk said. “We’re a little baffled at their change in stance and have been searching for the reason to no avail.” The ad-hoc health care subcommittee met Friday to fact check and further discuss the changes to the health care policy, as well as the council’s stand on the issue. The subcommittee was made up of representatives from through-
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Behind closed doors Friday, members of the Council of Graduate Students struggled for nearly two hours to reach a consensus about how to best adapt to changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, which has implications for graduate students. Recently at MSU, the Council of Graduate Students issued a statement regarding changes made to the Graduate Assistant Health Care Plans. The COGS e-board published a memorandum to all members and some university administrations on Aug. 28. The Affordable Care Act was passed as a way to make cheaper and higher quality health care available to more Americans. Though some oppose it, organizations nationwide are now making changes to their policies to accommodate the law. For graduate students’ health care plan, that has meant an increase in costs. “COGS acknowledges that an increase in the 2014-2015 Student Health Plan was necessary due to the federally-mandated Affordable Care Act, utilization changes, and medical cost inflations,” the statement said. However, not all of COGS agreed with the stance. At the first COGS general assembly meeting on Sept. 3, the major-
out COGS who took interest in the changing health care policies. The goals set during the meeting included reaching out to the administration for facts and data regarding the changed policies as well as statements from organizations and students who either opposed or supported the changes. “It’s an information gathering committee,” Vankirk said. “We aren’t charged with making any official decisions”. Members of the subcommittee will contact COGS lawyers, the Faculty Senate and health care advisors for information regarding how students will be affected. All of this information is aimed to be gathered by the next general meeting of COGS, on Oct. 8. The goal is to give an update to the full council, not make official decisions, COGS President Emily Bank said. “This is a complex issue that deals with the compensation of all graduate assistants. We can’t rush this because it’s going to take time to collect the facts,” Bank said. “We shouldn’t expect to have something ready for general council to vote on Oct. 8.” The ad-hoc health care subcommittee wants to get as many opinions on the issue as possible, reaching out to the MSU administration as well as the Graduate Employees Union and Student Health Services. The subcommittee will continue meeting over the next several weeks to gather information.
MSU announces location of proposed Spartan Village Apartments replacement MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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MSU appears to be one step closer to a replacement for Spartan Village Apartments with the announcement last week of a replacement site for the family housing, which has long been eyed for demolition. The replacement site has been proposed at the old Michigan State Police post, which students may recognize as the vacant lots across from Breslin Center near Harrison Road and Kalamazoo Street. In a statement, officials said the apartments, built in 1956, had “outlived their useful life,” and after approval from the Board of Trustees, began an “in-depth feasibility study that engaged students, residents and other university and community stakeholders” to determine what site would be best for future apartments. The statement said officials hope to seek Board of Trustees approval for the plan by 2015, and to complete construction on the new apartments by 2017.
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“It’s a really great experience to get a taste of all the different kinds of music and genres that classical music encompasses. ” Read more about “A Fairchild Fanfare” on page 5
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Student assaulted Sunday morning on River Trail An 18-year-old MSU student was assaulted on River Trail near Owen Hall early Sunday morning, according to a statement released by MSU police. The assault occurred around 2:25 a.m. when the student was leaving a party, walking south on Bogue Street. The victim said one of four suspects approached him and grabbed the shirt of his 19-yearold friend, causing a fight. The 19-year-old, who is not affiliated with the university, was struck in the face and head before the attackers fled. Two victims were taken to Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The suspects are described as college-age white males, around five feet five inches in height, wearing jeans and T-shirts. Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact MSU police. — olivia dimmer
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Improvisors come together to hone their comedy
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities junior Zack Silverman and political science junior Bobby Parsons practice improv Wednesday, in Snyder-Phillips Hall. The improv group rehearsed different games for upcoming shows. Photo: Aerika Williams
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It’s been two years acting with the Roial Players, a student improv group, but art and humanities junior Claire Babala still gets nervous before the first show. “I have terrible stage fright, even though I do improv, which you know, doesn’t really go well together, but I’m pumped,” Babala said. Improv group director and education senior, Bryce Maurer, who started doing improvisational comedy his freshman year, welcomes people of all skill levels to come out and try it. “My major is education so I love to teach people about improv. It’s one of the biggest things in my life, so I love to share that.” Maurer said. “People come, and they feel bad because they’re not good. Everyone’s got some skills, but obviously you’re not going to be good right away. So the biggest thing is to keep coming and keep taking the little critiques we give you, working on it and staying dedicated.” Arts and humanities freshman Erin Paskus just joined the group this year and said the improv group is different
than other student organizations on campus. “Everyone who’s been in there for a while, they really know what they’re doing, and they’re really nice,” Paskus said. “I just feel like the environment is very supportive.” Maurer considers improv to be beneficial in many ways, one being it’s a massive stress reliever after the daily grind of class. “I just get to come here and play games twice a week, just laugh and have a blast,” Maurer said. “It teaches me to speak off the top of my head, and it gives me great public speaking skills.” Improv isn’t just fun and games for the group director — Maurer believes the group to be much more than that. “These people are my family,” Maurer said. Maurer said the group members hang out together frequently and new arrivals quickly become a part of the group. “We have inside jokes, we have all this stuff we do together. It’s like a little, tiny community within MSU, which makes it a whole experience,” he said. The improv group practices from 8-10:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in Snyder-Phillips room C202.
ASMSU holds first meeting of the semester, appoints representatives By AJ Moser amoser@statenews.com
The general assembly of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, met for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., appointing representatives to schools that were unrepresented at the beginning of the semester. The general assembly of ASMSU is made up of representatives from each college across campus as well as members of prominent student organizations, although any students with concerns or suggestions are encouraged to attend. “Its a pretty good problem to have when we don’t have enough chairs for all our representatives,” ASMSU President James Conwell said as roll call was taken. The first presentation of the night detailed the D2L page for ASMSU members created to connect representatives and allow them to access important documents. On the page, ASMSU representatives can access the ASMSU manual and past budgets to serve as a reference for new representatives to get familiar with the inner workings of ASMSU. Rob Kent from the University’s Office of General Counsel spoke next and explained to the general assembly he was “here to help make sure (they) don’t get sued.” 4
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The Office of General Counsel helps to keep track of the funding being allocated and spent by ASMSU, in addition to other student organizations. Student groups are required to keep records of their meetings, to prevent conflicts regarding funding and viewpoint neutrality. The changes presented included a review of how the organization will fund other student groups without being biased by their viewpoints or opinions. The Office of the President then gave reports to the general assembly about what has already happened this semester as well as upcoming plans, including Sparticipation and voter outreach. The voter registration program began on Friday, Sept. 12, with representatives gathered in Brody’s dining hall to help students get registered to vote in the upcoming elections. ASMSU representatives will be at various locations across campus registering voters until Oct. 6. ASMSU will hold elections for vice president of special projects and vice president of academic affairs on Sept. 25. The general assembly then voted on a series of bills, which began with the appointment of new representatives. Several college representatives were appointed to the general assembly. The new members will represent the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Eli Broad College of Business
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and Lyman Briggs College. The next bill approved 17 new members to the Allocation Board, led by Vice President of Student Allocations Dominique Clemons. The final bill introduced amendments to the Student Allocation Board Code of Operations, regarding important changes to reflect the new policies of the Office of General Counsel. All three bills passed following discussion among members.
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Fairchild Theatre showcases talent
Schyler Sheltrown and Zaikuan Song perform during A Fairchild Fanfare, part of the showcase series, on Saturday, at the Fairchild Theatre. The show featured a variety of music from classical to jazz. PHOTOS: JULIA NAGY
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The intimate setting of Fairchild Theatre on Saturday night highlighted the diverse selection of performances displayed by the MSU College of Music’s production of “A Fairchild Fanfare.” According to David Rayl, MSU professor of music and director of choral programs, this event was intended to serve as a proper dedication concert for the newly renovated Fairchild Theatre that was completed last fall. As a multi-use facility for the College of Music, Rayl said this concert was designed to showcase all of the musical groups that utilize this space for their concerts and other performances throughout the year. Sponsored by President Lou Anna K. Simon and her husband Roy Simon, this event consisted of both faculty members and student performers who represented the unique style of music that the audience could expect to hear at each type of concert. “For people who are curious about what kinds of concerts the College of Music produces, this event is a great way to hear a little bit of everything,” Rayl said. The showcase opened with the University Chorale and included three performances from fac-
ulty members including a viola and cello duet, a piano soloist, and a woodwind quintet. The concert also showcased the musical abilities of many students in two opera performances and the MSU Jazz Faculty and Student Septet that concluded the show. First year graduate student Schyler Sheltrown performed in an opera piece with five other students and said she was thrilled to be part of an event that exposes such a wide spectrum of music to the audience. “It’s a really great experience to get a taste of all the different kinds of music and genres that classical music encompasses,” Sheltrown said. In addition to the variety of music, Sheltrown said the renovation of Fairchild Theatre has significantly transformed the quality and atmosphere of the performances. Due to the reconstruction of the acoustics, the sound can clearly project into the audience and accommodate musical ensembles of all different sizes. Music education junior Andrew Keiser said he enjoyed hearing some of his professors perform, while also supporting the other students at such a diverse hall. “You saw a little bit of everything, and it was a great event for every part of the College of Music to be represented,” Keiser said.
MSU Jazz Faculty and Student Septet perform during A Fairchild Fanfare, part of the showcase series, on Saturday, at the Fairchild Theatre. The show featured a variety of music from classical to jazz.
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Recipe for Health Cooking Series Peggy Crum, MA, RD and Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski Wednesday, September 10: Pears Wednesday, September 10: Rutabaga Wednesday, September 10: Cranberries Wednesday, September 10: Pecans 12:10-12:50, Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen Relaxing Under the Stars John French, Abrams Planetarium Tuesday, September 17 Tuesday, October 14 12:10-12:50 pm, Abrams Planetarium Rest with Music Jon Novello, LMSW, ACSW Monday, September 15: Global Roots Music Monday, October 20: Celtic Harp 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Abrams Planetarium Shame, Shame, Go Away Lisa Laughman, LMSW, ACSW Mondays, beginning September 29 12:10-12:50pm, Location to be announced. **NEW THIS YEAR** Low Stress, High Performance Lisa Laughman, LMSW, ACSW Wednesdays, beginning October 29 12:10-12:50, Berkey Hall, Room 207
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News In light of Sept. 7 stabbing, MSU community reflects on university alert system Students share mixed views on whether or not MSU is using the emergency alert system appropriately, despite claims from police that the alert was necessary under the Clery Act.
By Olivia Dimmer odimmer@statenews.com
After the early morning stabbing of a 19-year-old MSU student on Sept. 7, an alert was sent out to all who were signed up to receive them. This time, the alert came through a host of communication channels — text messages, phone calls and emails. While some students and parents were overwhelmed with the number of alerts, others see it as a sign of improvement in MSU’s alert system. International relations junior Spenser Warren said the amount of alerts were warranted given the situation. “I think they’re trying to
improve their system, I think last year with the killing at Cedar Village it was a very slow response,” Warren said, referring to the January murder of MSU student Dominique Nolff when an alert warning students of the violence was sent out two hours and twenty minutes after the shooting. “I think this shows they’re trying to stop the flaws in their system such as the delay, and if there is an instance on or near campus, they’re going to do what they can to make sure their students know about it,” Warren said. MSU police Capt. Penny Fischer said the alert was disseminated across so many platforms
because of the severity and threat level. “This situation was an emergency notification under the requirements of the Clery Act, in which we sent it across all platforms due to the nature of the crime and the fact that there was an imminent threat to our community,” Fischer said. At the time of Nolff’s death, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said the message sent out was meant to be informative, not an emergency alert. “We had to make sure all the information we had was correct,” McGlothian-Taylor said in a previous interview. “Had there been an active shooter on campus, we would have alerted students
“This situation was an emergency notification under the requirements of the Clery Act, in which we sent it across all platforms due to the nature of the crime and the fact that there was an imminent threat to our community.” Penny Fisher, MSU police Captain
since that would be an immediate threat.” But discerning bet ween an immediate threat and a not-so-immediate threat leaves some students questioning the system. “I feel like we should have known sooner,” human biology junior Cherelle Johnson said of Nolff’s shooting. “Both occurrences happened off campus, so I don’t see how they’re any different, and in both instances somebody got hurt. I don’t think it’s right to withhold important information that affects students on campus.” Johnson, who said she has tried multiple times to register to receive campus alerts, found
out about the stabbing through Twitter. “We are students here and we should know whether we are in a safe environment or not,” she said. “I think it was a great idea for them to notify us on what’s going on.” Other students see the timely alert as a positive step for MSU. “I think it’s all for our protection, so how could you blame them (for sending so many alerts),” economics freshman Evan Toth said. “I think they’re trying to improve their responses every year. The quicker the better, but they can’t be perfect … at least they’re trying to prevent (delays) from happening in the future.”
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Students were asked about how they save their money and practice financial responsibility. — Amanda Chodnicki
How financially educated are you? “I only go to the grocery store about once a month and try to limit my spending there and I grow my own food during the summer months to kind of complement that.”
“I usually take half of my paycheck, or I’ll try to, and put it into my savings account and I try not to touch my savings account. That kind of builds up, so I can use it for a car or something.”
Alex Buchanan, marketing junior
Rachel Brock, physiology senior
“I basically try to take half of every bit of money that I get and put that away and continue to stack that up. I walk or catch the bus, too.”
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To welcome back students, the MSU Federal Credit Union hosted financial education seminars throughout last week. These seminars were created to leave students with financial tips in hopes to help them on the road to financial success. Test your financial knowledge with this quiz. — Amanda Chodnicki
1. Which of the following is a reason to budget your money? A) So you understand where your money goes each month B) To make sure you’re not spending more money than you’re earning C) To reach your financial goals D) All of the above 2. Which is not a way to keep track of your spending? A) Type how much money you spend on each purchase in a spreadsheet B) Write an estimation on your calendar each day C) Keep track of all of your purchases by writing them down in a notebook D) None of the above 3. If you are a victim of identity fraud, you should… A) File a police report B) Call your financial institution and credit card companies as soon as possible C) Call your mom before doing anything D) Both A and B
4. Credit scores aren’t based solely on history. They take into account things like race, religion, education, national origin and marital status. A) True B) False 5. If you aren’t using your credit card you should still keep it open because you have financial history on it that can build your credit when you start reusing it in the future. A) True B) False 6. Your credit score is a number that helps lenders and others predict how likely you are to repay a loan. A) True B) False 7. Over half of all identity theft cases are from someone who personally knows the victim. A) True B) False
Answers: 1-D; 2-B; 3-D; 4-False; 5-True; 6-True; 7-True
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Teddy Bear Picnic helps children learn about medical visits
By Jasmin Rojo jrojo@statenews.com
Children went in and out of clinics, teddy bears in hand, as doctors were ready to check their stuffed animals’ pulses at the Teddy Bear Picnic. On Saturday, the annual Teddy Bear Picnic was held at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden at MSU. It was a family event in which children of all ages were encouraged to come. At the event, different stations were set up in clinic tents, as they would be in a regular doctor’s office. Children brought teddy bears that were given check-ups by several doctors. The intent of the event was to let children see the ease of doctor visits and to overcome their fears. It was a fun-filled day with live music, a visit from Sparty and the MSU women’s basketball team. B.J. Puchala, senior community liaison of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, said Blue Cross Blue Shield has received a lot of support for this event. “The Blue Cross Blue Shield campaign is built around this idea about kids, making smart choices,” Puchala said. “We’ve been getting
a lot of support from sports teams and social media.” Several doctors who were present expressed their gratitude for volunteering at the event. “Children’s teddy bears get shots, Band-Aids and a certificate,” said Dr. Sath Sudhanthar, assistant professor and pediatrician in the College of Human Medicine. “We are fortunate to have these sponsors and the interaction with kids and parents gives them a good idea. Just to make a difference and see their smiles is great.” MSU students also volunteered at the event. Medical student Alex Lake, who is in his second year studying osteopathic medicine, said volunteering for this event was a great experience. “It’s fun to see the kids enjoy medicine and interacting with doctors,” Lake said. “It’s great seeing kids learn to enjoy medicine as what it is and not be scared.” In the end, it’s the kids that matter most when it comes to educating them about health. “Kids get used to going to the doctor when coming to this event,” said parent Patti Spinner, a resident of the greater Lansing area. “We come every year and it’s great when kids are having a good time because it’s something they’ll always remember.”
Okemos, Mich., resident Kristen Degan and her daughter Kira, 3, go to the Teddy Bear Hospital to get treated by volunteer Ethan Ruland on Saturday at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden in East Lansing, Mich. Photo: Aerika Williams
Michigan Service Scholars program discontinued The program used to award funding for tuition to students who completed at least 300 hours of community service.
By Brandi Scarber bscarber@statenews.com
Michigan Service Scholars is no longer available to MSU students. The program granted education awards that could be applied toward tuition to students who committed 300 or more hours of community service. The program is a part of AmeriCorps and was funded through the Michigan Community Service Commission. It was administered through Michigan Campus Compact, a coalition of college and university presidents “committed to fulfilling the public purposes of higher education,” MSU’s Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Academic Special-
ist Christie Schichtel said. "(Organizers) were applying for the funding, but the funding pot does not exist anymore,” Schichtel said. But there might be a push for a program that offers the same opportunities for students. Executive Director of Michigan Campus Compact Robin Lynn Grinnell said in an email that the organization “has considered a possible reapplication for a similar program, but it would have to be a very focused purpose; all members receiving the scholarships would have to be working on common goals through similar activity statewide.” Because Michigan Service Scholars worked independently on different types of projects, it was difficult to demonstrate
any kind of collective program impact, Grinnell said. “When the (Michigan Community Service Commission) was presented with a number of program proposals … they had to make some tough decisions,” she said in the email. “As a result, the MSS (program) continuation request was denied.” Grinnell said although she understands the rationale for cutting the program, it still is disappointing. “There are limited resources and the AmeriCorps program just can’t fund or support everything,” Grinnell said. Ultimately, she said, the independence and flexibility service scholars were allowed was “just not a competitive model statewide.” MONDAY, S E P T E MB E R 1 5, 2 01 4
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Students react to new iPhone 6, which will be released Sept. 19 Apple recently announced their new products with the next iPhone and MSU students are weighing in. The iPhone 6 is slicker than ever, and weighs lighter than the current iPhone 5. The new iPhone has a larger screen, and Apple is coming out with an even bigger iPhone, the iPhone 6 Plus. With preordering already taking place, many people are excited for the new products Apple has introduced. But Kinesiology freshmen Cassandra Odoemelam said she found the constant updates aggravating. “I’m a little bit pissed because I got the iPhone 5s three to five weeks ago and now they came out with a newer one,” Odoemelam said. “It looks more like an android now, doesn’t really have it’s own uniqueness to it and
just keeps getting bigger.” For graphic design senior Jose Mendez, he said sees more advantages in other devices. “I’ve always had an Android because they’re easier,” Mendez said. “iPhones are confusing and I like my Galaxy Note 2 because of the size.” Geography senior Kristen Bock also said iPhones aren’t as great as they seem. “I had an iPhone and it didn’t go very well,” Bock said. “After the iPhone update my phone would freeze because it wasn’t updated frequently. Apple constantly updates and you have to keep up with it.” The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are set to be released Sept. 19. -JASMIN ROJO
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Chinese students share cultural differences in alcohol consumption by julie angell jangell@statenews.com
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The language barrier between international students and their American university might be creating a barrier for information about drinking on campus. To some Chinese students, the answer is obvious when they’re asked why they choose not to drink. Anthropology sophomore Weizhen Lu said she prefers video games over drinking. “I drank alcohol in China but not in America,” Lu said. Lu, an international student, said that she and her friends refrain from drinking because they aren’t old enough. Despite seeing other students around campus not abiding by the law, she said she sticks to what she knows is right. Although Lu chooses to not drink in America, she said she is fully aware of stories about drinking. The news about Jiayi Dai, the MSU international student from China who passed away before Welcome Week, has spread throughout the international community. Human biology senior Christy Ky has connections with the community through the Chinese Student Coalition, a group she used to lead. “I just thought it was pretty sad because these types of things do happen each year, but it was really tragic (because) it was before school even started,” Ky said. Alcohol has not been determined as a cause for Dai’s death, but police said based on preliminary investigation, alcohol could definitely have played a factor.
Ky said the incident didn’t surprise her, because exposure to and an interest in alcohol can be common for incoming students, international or domestic. The death of an international student is seen as both unexpected and expected, depending on who is asked. Office for International Students and Scholars Director Peter Briggs said the number of incidents and arrests is overwhelmingly comprised of U.S. students, not international students. “My stereotype is that the Americans who come to campus and experience freedom are more likely to do binge drinking than the international students,” Briggs said. Back home in China, students said the drinking age is much more relaxed than in the U.S. “The law say 18 but nobody cares when you drink,” Lu said. Mathematics freshman Lang Qin has consumed alcohol for Chinese celebrations back home, but refrains from drinking at MSU. He said many Chinese students want to make friends at MSU and attempt to go to parties, but they don’t like the party atmosphere. Ky has noticed the differences in drinking cultures between international students and students from the U.S. “(International students) don’t really tend to binge drink or drink a lot all at once because it’s more of a social thing,” Ky said. Lu and Qin both said that they’ve actually seen Chinese students use marijuana more often than alcohol. Lu said she hasn’t heard too much about excessive drinking in the international community. Drinking green tea and dumping cold
water on an overly intoxicated person’s head is what Lu said she would do to help. She was unsure about who to call for help if the situation gets serious or if someone was in trouble. International students and U.S. students are supposedly given the same information about alcohol when they first come to MSU. “They just told me you can’t drink under 21,” Lu said. The term “medical amnesty” doesn’t register immediately for Lu and Qin, Lu said someone she knew called the police because she drank too much, and only received discipline from back home in China. There are disagreements on whether American students and Chinese international students feel separated from each other. When Lu’s former roommate would host parties in their room, Lu said she would head to the library instead of stay around for drinking. “I think drinking is bad, but partying is good,” Lu said. Although Lu would remove herself from her friends who would choose to drink, she said she doesn’t feel completely separated because everyone has their own lives and makes their own decisions. Ky said she definitely thinks international students are separated from the students who are originally from the U.S. She said international students, specifically Chinese students, tend to stick together, rather than break outside their groups. The language barrier makes communicating and socializing difficult for students from different countries, Ky said.
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Merinda Valley Opinion editor opinion@statenews.com @thesnews
College experience is not one size fits all The iPhone 6 is on its way—so what?
By Cameron Macko cmacko@statenews.com
When a person thinks of what an average college experience is like, a number of stereotypes quickly pop up. For example, they might think of a frat party with excessive amounts of drinking. Or maybe they’ll think of a nerdy kid constantly in the library with his head buried in a pile of textbooks. Neither of those hypothetical college students are doing anything wrong. The truth, however, is a combination of both extremes and everything in between. There is no right way to “do college.” It’s definitely a cliche to claim that college is the place where you’re supposed to discover yourself, but that often happens. Freshmen might be bombarded with claims from upperclassmen that they have to do certain things before they graduate. I think it’s a little naive for upperclassmen to say that to us. It’s important for MSU newcomers to listen to the people who have come through before, but college isn’t the same experience for every person. So far I’ve found that it’s really the people you meet that make the college experience memorable. What you’re doing is less important, so long
as you’re having fun and enjoying the company of those you’re with. People with similar interests can congregate in many informal settings, and that keeps things interesting. There are more than 650 student groups at MSU encompassing a plethora of interests and beliefs. There are so many activities for students to get involved in that I doubt a graduating senior could name them all. Again, the people I hang out with have majors ranging from accounting and engineering to journalism and international relations. It’s unfair to tell people who have such a wide variety of interests and passions that this should be a one-size-fitsall campus. “To each his own” seems to be a fundamentally good principle to apply to college life. If you’re caught up with this image of a drunken party as the right way for someone to enjoy college, understand that for some that is true. Others might feel comfortable with the opposite extreme of endlessly doing homework. But for those who have no interest in either of those lifestyles, a movie night with friends or a good book could be just as entertaining. Cameron Macko is an intern at The State News. Reach him at cmacko@statenews.com
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Do you think the MSU emergency alert system is effective? 54% — Yes, I think MSU police should tell us about potentially dangerous incidents as soon as they are confirmed. 15% — No, I think the alerts sent out last Sunday were ineffective. They scared me and worried my parents. 24% — Yes, but I think the criteria for when to send out alerts needs to be changed. 7% — No, I don’t think there should be any type of university alert system.
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By Merinda Valley mvalley@statenews.com
“Are ya goin’ to the meetin’ er whaa?” Strung together in quick succession and wrapped in an authentic up-north drawl, the question was nearly incomprehensible on first listen. I just stopped in the middle of the hallway and stared at my teacher, who’d said it. I tried to process, doing a little Yooper-to-English translation in my
head. It took me a second, but I got it. Although I am a Yooper, sentences full of “eh’s,” dropped prepositions, and lazily pronounced slang words that are so common in the Upper Peninsula throw me off sometimes. I’ve heard many of my MSU classmates complain that they’re unable to understand professors who are not native English speakers and have accents stronger than those in the U.P. In the same classes, I hear every word of the lectures without issue. That isn’t because I research different English dialects in my free time or have a unique decoding skill. The disconnect is a result of perspective. Many international students and faculty have studied English since elementary school. Though it’s not their native tongue, they typically have a decent command of the language. Yet people
squint at them when they speak as if they aren’t making any sense. In one of my interpersonal communication classes, we discussed a study that suggested college students bring certain biases into classrooms with foreign professors. In the experiment, students listened to two pre-recorded lectures. They were told an American professor delivered one lecture and a Chinese professor gave the other. In a survey afterward, students reported that they could easily understand the first professor. He was clear and engaging. The second lecturer received poor reviews. Students couldn’t hear all of his words, they were struggling to comprehend, and that made the entire experience a bit frustrating. Here’s the thing: The recordings were exactly the same.
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With students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries milling around campus, the levels at and ways in which people speak English will undoubtedly vary. Maybe someone has a thick accent. Maybe they’re relatively new to the language. But they are still speaking English. I’m continually impressed by international students who read, write and learn complex concepts in English, which might be their second, third or fourth language. Some, I feel, have a better grasp on English than I do. A mispronounced word or slightly incongruent sentence is not as bad as it’s made out to be. Impeccable grammar or not, take the time to listen. Then you’ll likely understand. Merinda Valley is the opinion editor of The State News. Reach her at mvalley@statenews.com Th e Stat e N e ws
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Men’s soccer defeats Loyola-Chicago, 1-0 By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com
Junior midfielder Jay Chapman passes the ball upfield during the game against Loyola-Chicago on Sunday at DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Old College Field.
On Sunday afternoon, the men’s soccer team played the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers on a brisk partly-sunny day in DeMartin Soccer Stadium. MSU managed to win 1-0 with a solid defensive performance from beginning to end. “I thought it was a gutsy team win ... we pressed them pretty high up the field and got some turnovers,” head coach Damon Rensing said. “We never really let them get to deep, (Ryan) Keener and (Zach) Carroll were pretty solid back there ... just good solid team defense from the forwards all the way to the backs.” MSU’s defense gave the Ramblers fits, holding them to only two shots in the first half and that shot didn’t come until the 29:28 mark. However, the Spartan offense couldn’t quite play at the level of the defense. Despite totaling eight shots in the first half, MSU just wasn’t quite able to sink one in the net. Of the eight shots, Ramblers junior goalkeeper Tim Dombrowski was only forced to make two saves. The first half could only be described as a defensive battle with neither team able to score or get much going offensively. The Ramblers could’t keep the Spartans off the board for too long as MSU got things going offensively with a header from junior midfielder Jay Chapman, his first goal of the season after missing the first two games due to an injury. The goal was scored at the 60:14 mark with the assist came from junior midfielder Jason Stacy. “It was a good cross from Jason (Stacy), I credit him for that, it kind of just came right
“It was a good cross from Jason (Stacy), I credit him for that. It kind of just came right to me....I kind of just tried to put it on target and it went in.” Jay Chapman, Junior midfielder
to me. ... I kind of just tried to put it on target and it went in,” Chapman said after the game on Sunday. The second half was no different for the MSU defense, the Ramblers weren’t able to get a shot off in the second half until the 75:53 mark, just over 30 minutes into the second half. The lone goal from Chapman was all the Spartans needed as the MSU defense dominated the game, holding Loyola-Chicago to only four shots in the 90 minute contest. J After allowing the first goal of the season last game the defense got back on track by pulling off another shutout, making it four shutouts in five games this season. “Me, (Ryan) Keener and Zach (Carroll) really wanted to get back on that shutout bandwagon,” Bennett said. “We kind of made it our mission before the game, no matter what happened ... no matter the circumstances we we’re going to stick together and try and get that shutout.” MSU next plays against Maryland on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in what will be its first Big Ten game of the season.
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Field hockey strings together consecutive wins in Ohio By Jonathon chun jchun@statenews.com
For the first time this season, No. 19 MSU field hockey (4-2 overall) was able to put together two wins in a row this weekend in Kent, Ohio. After beating Kent State in overtime yesterday afternoon, the Spartans turned in a dominating performance Sunday, defeating Richmond 6-1. The Spiders scored the first goal of the game at 8:30 of the first half, but it was all MSU after that. Just over five minutes after Richmond opened the scoring, senior back Alli Helwig converted on a penalty stroke to tie the game up. “Our focus really going into today’s game was playing with possession and purpose,” head coach Helen Knull said. “I think we did that from the first minute and it finished with the result we had at the end of the game.” It was two more Spartan seniors that closed out the scor-
ing in the first half, with senior forward Allie Ahern and senior forward Abby Barker netting goals to give MSU a 3-1 lead heading into the second half. The second half started much like the first half ended, with Barker and Ahern both earning their second goals of the game to extend the lead to 5-1. It was Ahern’s fourth goal of the season and Barker’s team-leading seventh goal of the season in just six games. Barker had a goal and two assists in the game against Kent State, and added another assist to go along with her two goals in Sunday’s game. She has been a force as of late, but Knull has been seeing these performances since Barker’s freshman year. “She makes the people around her better,” Knull said. “You see her more and more coaching the other athletes, scoring goals, assisting goals, picking people up around her. “She’s someone that if the game’s on the line, she’ll put the team on her back and she wants
to win it for her team. And that’s been Abby since freshman year.” To cap off the scoring for MSU, redshirt freshman forward Kendal Anderson scored her second career goal, and second in two games. MSU converted six of the eleven shots they had on net, while only allowing one goal on seven shots on net. Sophomore goalkeeper Sierra Patton continued her impressive season as MSU’s goalkeeper, but gave way to freshman goalkeeper Katie Miller near the end of the second half. These were the last non-conference games scheduled for the Spartans, as they head to Columbus next weekend to open up Big Ten play against Ohio State. Knull hopes this weekend will serve as a confidence boost for her team before the rugged Big Ten schedule. “Obviously, heading into Big Ten play starting on Friday, going 2-0 on the weekend is great for the confidence and sets us up well for conference play,” Knull said.
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Leah O’Connor shines over weekend By Katie Winkler kwinkler@statenews.com
Cross-country hosted its 25th annual Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational last Friday, consisting of 30 teams from across Michigan. After coming back from their tough meet in Eugene, Ore., the team took their home meet as more of a conditioning practice than a highly intensive competition. Head coach Walt Drenth wanted the athletes to focus on the performance for the overall team instead of individuals excelling. “I thought we did a nice job as a team, both groups, and followed race plans. One of our primary objectives was to try
Junior Leah O’Connor reaches the finish line at the Spartan Invitational on Friday at Forest Akers East Golf Course. PHOTO: RAYMOND WILLIAMS
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and stay together a little better and I think we followed that pretty well,” Drenth said. With that motive, the Spartans excelled. Senior Leah O’Connor won the Spartan invite with a time of 21:03. This is the second consecutive year that she has won this home event. “We never get to go to races where there is this much support and everybody on the course really wants you to do well. It’s just really fun,” O’Connor said. “Fortunately, as a pack we have been able to run near the front together. Today, there were some really strong runners on the field that kept the pace from the beginning and that was really great.”
FAC T Redshirt junior Leah O’Connor won the Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational for the second consecutive season.
Junior Rachele Schulist (21:05), junior Lindsay Clark (21:19) and senior Sara Kroll (21:24) ran second, third and fourth, respectively during their 6K race. The men were led by junior Caleb Rhynard (24:40) who ran in third, followed by senior Ben Carruthers (24:42) in sixth and sophomore Nick Soter (24:46) ninth during their 8K. “We were roughly where we wanted to be,” Rhynard said. “We just wanted to be as a squad, just as a team as close to the front as possible, and we did that for a majority of the race.” The team focused on making the Spartan Invite a “fun” race, having fans surrounding the course. According to O’Connor, “The energy was really
good,” there was a high number of supports where fans want you to succeed. “It’s our home meet so it gives us the chance to represent Michigan State at Michigan State, so that’s really fun,” Schulist said. “I look forward for the chance to wear the jersey. On the home course, it’s a good feeling to hear ‘go greens’ and be able to run as a pack.” Drenth expressed his happiness with the outcomes, along with how the from women and men worked together with the middlemen during the races. “We have to think about the group as a whole and if we want to be good as a team,” Drenth said. “
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Tony Lippett emerges as one of Big Ten’s top threats Senior wide receiver Tony Lippett braces for Oregon defensive back Tyree Robinson’s tackle on Sept. 6 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. The Spartans lost to the Ducks, 46-27.
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Entering the 2014 season, there was plenty of hype surrounding the No. 11 MSU offense, a group that returned seven starters from a year ago. While the offense has returned plenty of playmakers, none have been more impressive thus far than senior wide receiver Tony Lippett. Through two games, Lippett has racked up 300 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 15 receptions. In MSU’s last game against No. 2 Oregon, Lippett was easily junior quarterback Connor Cook’s favorite target, reeling in 11 catches. Lippett’s three touchdowns surpass last season’s total of two, and he already has nearly half of his receiving yards production from 2013. “Tony’s been a great player for us last year and he really responded last year and I think this year he’s really grown as a leader,” head coach Mark Dantonio said last Thursday at practice. “He has outstanding skills and he’s doing everything he needs to do.” Lippett’s hot start has put himself among the best in the Big Ten, currently leading the confer-
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ence in receiving yards per game and second in receptions per game. He also ranks third in the Big Ten in all-purpose yards per game, an impressive accomplishment considering all of his yards have come through receptions. The road to success hasn’t always been easy for Lippett. The Detroit native went through multiple position changes early on in his career, before ultimately landing at wide receiver. Lippett also was part of a struggling receiving core in 2012 that took a lot of flack for a number of dropped balls, but Lippett said that season served as motivation to get to where he is today. “Going through what we did, it definitely made me stronger,” Lippett said of the 2012 season. “Made me compete better, just grind a little bit harder (and) take everything a lot more serious then I took it then. Lippett added that this off-season he put on about five pounds in muscle to improve his ability to break tackles. Cook said Lippett is the whole package and makes his job as the quarterback that much easier. “You put the ball up and he’s going to go and get it,” Cook said.