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Penn incident leads faculty to investigate tech. rights By Justine McGuire jmcguire@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Faculty are responding to English professor William Penn’s in-class rant, which some are calling anti-Republican, by putting together a subcommittee to address social media, rights and responsibilities in the classroom, but some students think they should be part of the process. T he ad hoc com m ittee was announced at the recent MSU Board of Trustees meeting by Sue Carter, Steering Committee chair and journalism professor. The committee will finish its work by the end of the semester.

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HOOKUP CULTURE? MSU, national research examines, dispels myths, stereotypes surrounding college hookups By Celeste Bott cbott@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

hen Stephanie Amada began teaching WRA 140, she didn’t expect it to inspire a book about “hookup culture,” or the idea that most young adults today are more interested in casual sex than relationships. But as more students spoke up about their sexual perceptions, both in and out of class, Amada was intrigued. “The word ‘hookup’ is actually very ambiguous,” Amada said. "The way it’s used currently, it can mean anything from kissing to intercourse and any sexual activity among that continuum.” "How to Deal with Hookup Culture" author Amada said that referring to sexual activity as “culture” could have troubling implications. “Recent statistics seem to indicate that the sexu-

“The vast majority of students had no partner or one partner in the last year,” Phillipich said. “I think it’s safe to say that ‘hooking up’ is far from the norm on our campus.” But some students expressed an opposing view. English senior Brooklyn Pluger and professional writing sophomore Emily Dallaire are conducting research and interviewing MSU students about the hookup culture to present findings later this year at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. Pluger, an upperclassman able to be part of the campus bar scene, said she sees examples of the hookup culture on a typical night out. “Everyone is just looking to see who they can go home with at the end of the night,” Pluger said. “I’ve also found that some people feel so busy that a ‘friend with benefits’ is great. You don’t have to worry about the commitment.” Dallaire said today’s digital age has fostered a different sort of discussion. “I’m not sure that it’s the amount of people hav-

al activity of today’s college students is not so different than college students of, say, 15 or 20 years ago,” she said. “Using ‘hookup culture’ to discuss casual sexual activity has multiple meanings, which allows people to be intentionally vague." The problem is perception Coordinator for the Center for Sexual Health Promotion Erica Phillipich said hard numbers often shock students. “I absolutely think there is a perception that students have more partners than they actually do,” Phillipich said. “When I tell students that roughly 12,000 MSU students aren’t having sex, it surprises them and also validates those students who have chosen to not have sex.” Amada said shame about virginity was a concern that inspired her research. "I've had multiple students privately confess they were still virgins," Amada said. "I remember thinking — when did being a virgin become a shameful secret when you’re only 18 years old?” And those who have had sex likely don't have an abundance of partners.

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MSU has been gradually increasing the campus' network of bike lanes, but one thing remains unchanged — bicyclists, for the most part, stick to the sidewalk. Even though riding bicycles on non-designated sidewalks, footpaths and crosswalks is illegal because of an MSU ordinance and can result in a ticket, studies suggest cyclists' fear of cars is keeping them off the streets. In a 2008 study conducted by Gallup on bicyclist behavior, 88 percent of respondents indicated they felt threatened primarily by motorists while biking. But avoiding the roadways hasn't left cyclists out of harm's way. There's a daily tangle in many students' commute to class — a close-quarters dance between pedestrians and bicycles as cyclists weave between throngs of students on foot, a

“It’s important to highlight the faculty’s subcommittee … and how we sustain an active and challenging learning environment where different points of view can be seen and heard and discussed with great trust and respect,” MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said in an interview Tuesday. Penn was removed from teaching classes in early September after a video was posted online in which he attacked some Republicans for their views, including former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The incident drew national media attention. “It’s not limited to the experience of one faculty member here," Carter said. "There are many more global issues to be aware of. How do we cope with the continued increased level of use of social media in the classroom?” See COMMITTEE on page 2 u

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students, drivers have tough time sharing roads on campus By Simon Schuster

Committee will finish its work by the end of the semester, with a focus on policies of other universities

“You always remember the crashes. … The bicycles, the people go flying.” Caitlin Van Ermen, general management sophomore

journey punctuated by quick side-steps, the squeal of brakes and the occasional collision. In crowded areas of campus, students said it gets even more difficult to watch traffic. MSU officials have said in the past they want to add more bike lanes to campus as part of the university’s land-use plans. From 1993 to 2011, there were 392 accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycles, according to MSU police. At least 334 of them occurred because a cyclist was riding, not walking their bike through a crosswalk, accounting for about 85 percent of incidents. General management sophomore Caitlin Van Ermen , who has experience as both a pedestrian and biker, said she's accepted sidewalk collisions on campus as an inevitability.

"You always remember the crashes. … The bicycles, the people go flying. You laugh for half a second, then you rush to go help them," Van Ermen said. "Every single person on this campus, before you graduate, you get in some sort of accident, whether you're a pedestrian or a biker." MSU Bikes Service Center manager Tim Potter said the perception that sidewalks are safer than roadways is not entirely accurate. "(The sidewalk) has the feel of being safer, but really there's

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Cook primed to lead MSU Saturday By Stephen Brooks sbrooks@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

If there ever was an unofficial date in the minds of MSU players and coaches to end the quarterback drama and right the ship offensively, it would be Sept. 21. If the Spartans (3-0 overall) visited South Bend, Ind., without working out the kinks, a third consecutive loss to their biggest rivals not called the Wolverines was nearly guaranteed. However, a 55-17 drubbing of Youngstown State — the last of three cupcake opponents to open the season — gave the Spartans the confidence necessary for a trip to No. 22 Notre Dame (2-1) on Saturday. For the first time in 2013, the much maligned MSU offense is preparing for an opponent with absolute clarity at center with sophomore quarterback Connor Cook

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Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook looks to throw a pass on Sept. 14, 2013, at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated Youngstown State, 55-17. Julia Nagy/ The State News

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ing sex,” Dallaire said. “But I think people are being a lot more vocal about it. They’re able to embrace their own sexuality.” Boys and girls Pluger said her research and experience indicates there are gender role differences. “A lot of times, girls tend to get confused between the different emotions that come with sex and the line between being 'in lust' with someone and being 'in love' with them,” Pluger said. “Unfortunately, I find the emotional attachment does come more with women than men.” It's a double standard, Amada said. “There’s a belief that if a girl has casual sex, she’s a slut. If a guy does it, it’s OK,” Amada said. “But young men still feel pressure.” One thing Amada said she found trou-

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bling was the belief that sex has a greater impact on women than men. "That implies that casual hookups don’t impact men,” Amada said. “When actually, men might not have as many outlets to talk about it with friends as women do. And it implies that women aren’t as capable of making these sexual decisions as men, or they don’t handle the emotional implications as well as guys do."

Cook facing toughest test of season against Notre Dame defense in South Bend from page one

at the helm and a rightful sense of confidence. “What you saw last week is just the beginning for our offense,” Cook said. Racking up 547 yards against the Penguins has MSU c u r rent ly r a n ked No. 84 nationally in total offense. MSU previously struggled on offense in two home wins. Head coach Mark Dantonio said Cook is a more confident player following his four-touchdown performance in the dismantling of Youngstown State. "Cook is always a guy that moves forward,” Dantonio said earlier this week. “He’s not going to back down from a challenge. He’s

Impact on student health So does having more casual sex put students at a greater sexual health risk? “I am concerned that safe sex practices are not necessarily a priority,” Amada said, acknowledging that it depends on the student. “Using condoms limits one's risk of STIs, (although) they aren't 100 percent effective.” According to MSU health assessment data, 77 percent of students used some form of contraception the last time they had intercourse. And a “hookup culture” isn’t what puts students at risk, Phillipich said. “Just because a student has more than one partner doesn’t mean they’re automatically at a higher risk for infection,” Phillipich said, encouraging safe sex practices. She also said rather than assigning labels, sexual health advocates should focus on education. “It’s time to move past whether or not we have a hookup culture to ensuring that all individuals receive comprehensive, evidencebased sex education,” Phillipich said. “That will allow them to make decisions that fall in line with their personal, moral or cultural beliefs.”

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Transportation expert confused as to why students ride on sidewalks with available bike lanes from page one

more conflict," Potter said. "If they're riding their bikes t hrough t he crosswalk, through an intersection, if they get hit, they have no protection (legally)."

Continued pretty light in terms of how he approaches things. (He’s) going to do the best he can, have fun with it. I think that’s good right now for his mind-set as he goes into his first big away game, a marquee football game.” Cook said he’s improved his preparation skills and film studying habits after learning from former star Kirk Cousins and senior Andrew Maxwell. When asked what allowed him to emerge from a fourquarterback race, Cook said he “just had a feeling things would work out.” “I just looked at it as I would come out every single day and just try and be the best quarterback no matter what,” he said. “If I’m the guy, I’m still going to come out and try to be the best quarterback, out-compete them and try and make my teammates better.” In Cook’s biggest test yet, he will have to contend with Notre Dame’s 3-4 defense, which

has made life tough for MSU’s offense in recent years. The Fighting Irish defense is not the vaunted cast of a year ago, although they feature a massive front line and currently are tied for No. 56 nationally in total defense. “You’ve just gotta change protections, you’ve just gotta know who’s going to come, pick up blitzes and stuff like that,” Cook said regarding Notre Dame’s style. Sophomore wide receiver Aaron Burbridge said the consistency under center this week has helped smooth the preparation for MSU’s first road game of the year. “It ’s a real good feeling knowing who the quarterback is for the game,” said Burbridge, who played sparingly in last year’s 20-3 loss to Notre Dame. “We all can get a good feeling for his throws and timing of the ball and everything.”

To receive legal protection as a pedestrian if hit by a vehicle at a crosswalk, Potter said cyclists must dismount and walk their bikes across the intersection. Ralph Buehler is an associate professor in urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech and is an expert in transport policy and bicycling. He was perplexed why students would choose to ride on the sidewalks when bike lanes are available. "(In a bike lane), the visibility for car traffic is higher for cyclists than if you are

somewhere intermingled with pedestrians," Buehler said, referring to bicyclists' decision to remain on the sidewalk. "Why would they intermingle with pedestrians where they have to watch out, where they have to be slower?" Pot ter has some simple advice for students who prefer riding their bikes to class. He advocates staying off sidewalks altogether. "Just ride in the roadways, with or without bike lanes ," Potter said. "Be smart and predictable."

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She added the committee will gather information, look at experiences of other universities and present best practices to faculty members. The presidents of both the on-campus Democrat and conservative groups agreed students should be part of the conversation. “It has to do with how students and faculty want to be treated in the classroom,” said Rawley Van Fossen, president of the MSU College Democrats and a social relations and policy and urban planning junior. He added that since students advocate for their own freedom of speech in the classroom, faculty should have the same rights. He said recording video or audio during class will only make professors feel like they can’t speak to their students. Mat t hew Bedard, presi-

dent of MSU Campus Conservatives and political science junior, said students are paying tuition, so they should have a say in how their education is administered. “I’m glad that students are aware of the issue — no matter which side they choose — and are willing to actively participate,” Bedard said. The committee will be comprised of about five faculty members. “This (is) a huge opportunity for faculty to reflect upon their rights to say what they think is important to say in a classroom to accomplish their goals,” said William Donohue, chair of the University Committee on Faculty Affairs and communication professor. “We live in a very different, technological world where you have to assume that everything you do in a classroom can and will be recorded and will be post-

ed and will be tweeted out.” He said assuming his lectures will be posted on social media doesn’t impede his ability to teach because he prefaces anything that could be offen-

sive with, “Here’s an example of what I’m talking about.” But he acknowledged his comments could easily be edited in a video. “They’re not people trying to get at what’s really going on,” Donohue said. “They’re more interested in perhaps sensationalizing or making their own point for their own agenda so that they can get a hit on one of the talk shows, for example.”

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Snyder speaks at MSU, discusses international impact on Michigan By Ariel Ellis aellis@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

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To encourage interest in poetry on campus, the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Center for Poetry handed out chalk Wednesday, giving students the opportunity to decorate MSU's sidewalks with creative poetry. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the Center for Poetry encouraged students to jot down their favorite poems on the sidewalks on the River Trail at Farm Lane and North Shaw Road. The mission of the group is to get poetry into the community, including holding a poetry chalking event once a semester to engage students in poetry, said Laurie Hollinger, a Residential College in the Arts and Humanities senior. "Poetry is a little overlooked, and I think it serves a great purpose in people's lives," she said.

"A lot of people find their way to express (themselves) through it." Arts coordinator and director of the Center for Poetry Anita Skeen created the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Center for Poetry in the fall of 2007 with the goal of encouraging students to read, write and discuss poetry to show students the power of the trait in their everyday lives. The center often invites writers and poets to present to students and community members. "One important thing for us is to let students know that poetry is accessible, and you don't have to be scared of it," said Linnea Jimison, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Center for Poetry assistant director. "You don't have to have train to read or write poetry — we just want it to be fun and accessible." Neuroscience senior Inez Garzaniti was one of many who stopped to write poems on the sidewalk during the event, and

said she's always been a fan of poetry. "When I was younger, my dad would always take me to open mic nights every Wednesday and there'd be a featured poet and open mic afterwards," she said. "I always wanted to read poems, so that's how I got exposed to the whole scene." In addition to the Center for Poetry, MSU has a Slam Poetry Team, Black Poet Society and other student writing groups, but Residential College in the Arts and Humanities junior Jenny Crakes said she believes the center is the only official group tailored around poetry. "I like how (poetry) makes you see new possibilities and new ways of looking at things," Crakes said.

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To help the growing international population in East Lansing, city officials have added an interpreter service to all departments to broaden communication with the international community. LanguageLine Solutions is a 24-hour phone service that will translate face-to-face interactions between city staff and community members whose primary language is not English. If a guest is in need of an interpreter, they can select their native language from a board at any desk in a city building. A staff member then will call LanguageLine, request a translator who speaks that language and allow the guest and the staff member to proceed with a their conversation with the translator on speakerphone. Both the 54-B District Court and the East Lansing Police

Department already use the service. East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas said LanguageLine has been successful for the city thus far, so it became a strategic priority to implement the service across the board. "The city council sets longterm goals for the city and one of them was to expand outreach to international visitors and guests and residents," Lahanas said. "It also comes from a general need. ... We can serve and communicate with all of our visitors and guests and make people feel welcome, and let them know that we can work with them in their native language." City Clerk Marie McKenna said LanguageLine still is fairly new for her department and she has not used the service, but stressed the importance of it in a community where the international presence is so large. "As our community becomes more global, it's very impor-

After returning from a 10-day investment mission in China and Japan, Gov. Rick Snyder addressed the importance of the international student base and immigration issues during a question-and-answer session Wednesday at Kellogg Center. Snyder explained the impact international students and international students’ parents have on Michigan, both economically and culturally. “For one, there’s an economic element, so that helps our economy in a very positive way. But there’s a huge cultural aspect,” Snyder said at the Michigan Partner Solutions Forum. “We need to learn from one another, and work better together and when we start completing that cycle, that’s when you start seeing the parents saying ‘Well, I have a company; I want to bring that to Michigan.’” Snyder noted there are unnecessar y barriers to immigration that he hopes to change. “Our legal immigration system, let alone dealing with illegal immigrants in this country, is all messed up,” Snyder said. “For stu-

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Gov. Rick Snyder addresses attendees at the Michigan Partner Solutions Forum on Wednesday at Kellogg Center.

“Our legal immigration system, let alone dealing with illegal immigrants in this country, is all messed up.” Rick Snyder, Governor

dents, in particular in STEM, science, technology, engineering and math, that are coming here for advanced degrees, we have an immigration system today that we say ‘Please come get your education from one of our great institutions,’ and what we do is give them that world class education and we tell them to get out — that’s dumb.” Snyder noted these issues facing international connections must be addressed for growth. In particular, Sny-

der said international interest in Michigan has grown, particularly in the automotive industry. “I was able to share that we have 61 of the top 100 North American auto suppliers in our state and 375 R and D (research and development) centers in Michigan that account for 70 percent of all of the R and D for the auto motive industry right here in the state of Michigan,” Snyder said. “So that really got their attention to say ‘Michigan is the place to be.’"

executive director of the MSU Alumni Association, called on Spartan fans to raise the money after “Go Blue” was splashed across East Lansing skies during the last football game against Youngstown State. Since Westerman's call to action, $23,533 for the Ann Arbor-based organization Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance has been raised by 986 donors hailing from across the world. “When I saw the

skywriting, it felt like I could ask the Spartans to match what was spent on a ephemeral five-minute display of Wolverine cheerleading," Westerman previously told The State News. Westerman's wife is an ovarian cancer survivor. "The powerful piece of this is how Spartans have come together in a positive way," Westerman said on Wednesday. "It's gone a lot further than I thought.”

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acing a record enrollment of 49,300 students this year, MSU officials are discussing plans to curtail total enrollment in the future. So far, officials posed a possible solution of putting a cap on the total amount of students at around 48,000. The solution poses some questions about how the university will reach this number. This could be a manageable goal, seeing as how MSU’s mission always has been to keep up with our enrollment goals without being academically biased toward who is accepted. Our institution selects applicants to become Spartans based on the sheer well-roundedness each individual possesses, and Office of Admissions Director Jim Cotter said he does not anticipate

“Could English professor William Penn’s in-class rant have been handled differently? Yes, said Rawley Van Fossen, MSU College Democrats president and social relations and policy and urban planning junior.” — Justine McGuire, State News staff reporter

Read the rest online at statenews.com/blog. prior to fall semesa significant increase in admittance difficulty. Our campus just isn’t suited to sustain these ter. Adv iser s a re shorthanded and overgrowing numbers. It’s evident to many that MSU already has a whelmed by the numparking issue on campus. With the student numbers already. If a greater bers flooding into our university, the infrastruc- analysis of a student’s interture needed to house that many people just does ests were done beforehand, the AOP schedulnot exist. ing of classes could run A record number of applicants “People just aren’t much smoother. In turn, advisthis year shows there are more people than ever interested in graduating on time. ers would be able to tailor their student’s courses to something looms. We don’t want to rush students into their coming to MSU. Limiting the They are staying they most likely would pursue major, especially for those who are undecided admittance of first-year students a degree in. would help alleviate the pres- longer, past the or unsure of exactly what they want to do. But This seems easy enough to general education classes instead of “weeder” sure of housing and parking. traditional four-year say, but it is hard to implement. courses might not allow students to figure out Transitional housing still is plan.” And even if we set up our stu- what they want to do for the rest of their lives, an unavoidable circumstance, dents on the fast-track to grad- either. It depends on the person. But it would stay which we want to expedite. uate, there’s no guarantee they true to the traditional route many Spartans take. One of the reasons we have such a large enrollment could be that people would have enough time to figure out what field Cutting through some “introductory fat,” just aren’t graduating on time. They are stay- they are most interested in. courses that ease students into a major with a Another way to be sure incoming freshman light workload and broad overview, prevents ing longer, past the traditional four-year plan. graduate on time could be registering them in student’s future uncertainty in terms of degree So, what is the solution? To start, we could impose a plan for better “weeder” classes to ensure they get a sense of commitment. But could it cause added confusion academic advising. The Academic Orientation their major before they become upperclassmen. for others? The answer still is unclear. This also could prove problematic. Program, or AOP, already faces the challenge Even so, committing to a student cap of 48,000 The question “Is there enough time?” still is a beneficial goal. of enrolling almost 8,000 freshman for classes

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t’s an odd pairing, East Lansing and I. If this were the Wild West and I strolled into town, it wouldn’t take long for a cowboy to walk up to me while chomping on a piece of straw and mutter something like “us folk don’t take too kindly to your type ‘round these parts.” See, I’m from Ann Arbor. Yes, that Ann Arbor. I come from a three-generation, University of Michigan family, with my brother, sister, father and grandmother all graduating as Wolverines. I was raised to hate MSU to the point that when I was deciding where to go for my undergrad, I refused to apply to MSU and ended up at Grand Valley State University (guess who didn’t get in to Michigan) for four years. I’ve addressed MSU as “little brother” on so many occasions that I’m uncomfortable putting the number into print, and I’ve sung “Hail to the Victors” at Michigan Stadium even more than that. It gets worse: our family van has a customized license plate with a block ‘M’ on the left, followed by the sixdigit code “0NAHAN” to spell out our last name. That is not a joke. This lifelong disdain for MSU is some sort of Pavlovian response instilled into my brain by a fami-

here because of a predisposily and hometown that never pretion created by a relatively meansented any other way to think. ingless intrastate rivalry. So, why am I here? Well I went By simply putting that aside, here through a bit of a transition throughI am as a grad student going to the out the past year. I refer to it as best journalism program in the state, “maturing,” though others might writing an opinion column for a stucall it “not being blindly devotdent newspaper I was always envied to an institution that has nevous of as an undergrad. So I guess my er actually done anything for you.” point is this: I’ve been acting like an You can pick whichever you like. idiot for years. And I After moving my guest columnist know a lot of people childish allegiancwho continue to act es to the back burner, the exact same way. I decided to come to But while the rivalMSU to get my masry between MSU and ter’s degree in the U-M will continue to booming field of jourspur countless argunalism. Just like that, ments and a heck of after two decades of an atmosphere a few living in Ann Arbor Greg Monahan times a year when the — bam! — I am sudmonaha32@msu.edu teams compete, there denly a Spartan. is no logical reason to truly despise the I didn’t know how I was supother school the way many of us do. posed to feel when I got here. But Now, I’m not saying that U-M and now that I’ve been on campus for MSU fans need to join forces to start almost a month, I’ve begun to realsome sort of “Yay we love all Michiize how irrational and foolish it is gan schools equally!” fan club. First to be so strongly against a universiof all, that’s a stupid idea and is nevty that’s in the state you grew up in er going to happen. Also, it wouldn’t just because its football team somebe nearly as fun. But at the same time, times beats another football team. it can be worthwhile to realize — at I have every reason to like this least on occasion — that East Lanplace. The opportunities are limsing and Ann Arbor are both incrediitless, yet I was reluctant to come

ble places filled with brilliant people. Some of the best people I’ve ever met went to MSU. Many of my friends still go here. East Lansing is beautiful, and my instructors couldn’t be more helpful. I’m surrounded by people every day who are a lot smarter Now, than I am. There’s no reason not to love it. I’m not I’m not ready to ready to completely change completely allegiances because change I would still like to be welcomed into allegiances my family’s home because I for Thanksgiving and still would Christmas. But at the same time, I couldn’t like to be be more excited to be welcomed a Spartan. And while I into my might not know every word of the fight song family’s just yet, I do have a home for couple of words that I Christmas.” never would have fathomed I’d write a few years ago: Go Green. Greg Monahan is a journalism graduate student. Reach him at monaha32@msu.edu.

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Pat Narduzzi on MSU defense: MSU kicks off Big Ten play tonight ‘I would say we’re average’ By Derek Blalock dblalock@gmail.com

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There have been few defenses in college football as highly touted as the one residing in East Lansing. Pat Narduzzi still isn’t convinced. Meeting with the media on Wednesday, the MSU defensive coordinator said although the Spartans currently have the nation’s No. 1 total defense, the unit has plenty of room for improvement, calling them “average.” “We’ve been average; I would say we’re average,” Narduzzi said. “We’ll find out. It’s hard to tell. Our guys are hopefully going to play even bigger in the game against (Notre Dame) so it happens.” Despite the Spartans (3-0) coming off a 55-17 victory against Youngstown State and currently being ranked No. 24 in the USA Today poll, the combined record of MSU’s first three opponents against FBS teams is 0-7. During those first three games, the Spartans led the nation in defensive touchdowns (four), highlighted by a 21-yard interception by junior safety Kurtis Drummond against Western Michigan and a 56-yard interception by sophomore defensive end Shilique Calhoun against South Florida. Aside from FCS Youngstown State, the Spartans have played

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teams with offenses ranked No. 98 and No. 120, respectively, and are certain to receive a greater challenge from Notre Dame on Saturday (3:30 p.m., NBC). The Fighting Irish (2-1) struggled against Purdue last week, rallying for 21 points in the span of 3:29 to best the Boilermakers. Yet, the team still averages close to 30 points per game and are ranked 37 spots higher than the Spartans in total offense this season. Senior linebacker Max Bullough said the Spartans need to keep up the overall level of intensity while continuing to find ways to get better against the Fighting Irish. “Speaking defensively, we’re scoring touchdowns, getting turnovers; obviously that’s something we want to continue,” Bullough said on Tuesday. “We just want to keep playing fast, swarm to the football, making plays, getting the turnovers, capitalizing on the opportunities.” Narduzzi said the Spartans are preparing a different game plan than they did a season ago against Notre Dame duel-threat quarterback Everett Golson to combat the different attack style of Tommy Rees. He does a lot of checking with one second to go to try to get them in the perfect play, and that’s an advantage if they can do that,” Narduzzi said.

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After finishing its first undefeated non-conference schedule since 2009, the MSU women’s soccer team will get its first taste of Big Ten play Thursday at Nebraska. The Spartans (6-0-2 overall) enter the Big Ten season on a three-game winning streak against the Huskers (4-2-1). But MSU head coach Tom Saxton said earlier in the year, nonconference is a preview for the real test — the Big Ten. “As we expected, I think the biggest thing that’s noteworthy is the pace and athleticism,” Saxton said after Tuesday's practice. “This is the Big Ten now, all the athletes are big, strong and fast.” MSU will face a team that gets plenty of shots off — 154 so far this season — and has one of the top young goal-scorers in the Big Ten. Nebraska for ward Jaycie Johnson already has five goals in seven games, which is tied for fifth in the Big Ten. Just seven games into her collegiate career, the freshman already has been named Big Ten Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week. The Huskers return two players from last year’s All-Big Ten second team, forward Mayme Conroy and defender Ari Romero. They also return defender Jaylyn Odermann, who was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman team.

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“We need to come out strong because like (Saxton) mentioned in practice (Tuesday), they’ll be a lot more physical and the pace will be faster compared to the non-conference games we’ve been playing,” sophomore forward Allyson Krause said. “We need to

have the mindset and come out ready to play.” The Spartans have suffered a couple injuries to key players in the season but expect to be fully recovered soon. Junior goalkeeper Courtney Clem, who has missed the past three games because of a con-

cussion, will return to goal for the Spartans. Sophomore goalkeeper Gabrielle Gauruder picked up three wins and combined for a shutout in Clem’s absence. “It feels awesome to be back,” Clem said. “I feel really good and just ready to go.”

nagel wins first tourney after family death By Derek Blalock dblalock@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

His Prius was all packed. He and his wife were to make yet another trek from the Upper Peninsula to watch MSU golf. It was supposed to be the start of the season for the two biggest MSU golf fans. It was supposed to be the tournament where they finally would see their granddaughter pick up her first collegiate win. But the car had to leave one behind. Last Wednesday, senior golfer Liz Nagel received a call from her mother. Her grandfather, Jon Sanford, died after suffering two small seizures and going into cardiac arrest. By the sound of her mother’s voice, Nagel guessed it was their

around me and being surrounded by all that support. It really made it almost more peaceful for me.” And focused she was, because just days after his death, Nagel finished the 30th annual Mary Fossum Invitational three shots ahead of second place with a 1-over 217 — her first collegiate tournament win. In her opening round, Nagel set the bar high with a tournament-low 68. Nagel's victory came as no surprise to junior golfer and Nagel’s roommate Trisha Witherby. “I’m going to cry just talking about it,” Witherby said. “Throughout the whole tournament, even when I saw her name at the top of the leaderboard, I was just so proud of her, and she’s just such an inspiration to our team. … I knew she was going to do it.” This isn’t the first time Nagel

dog, Mack, who had been nearing the end of his life. But it wasn’t. It was worse. “I said, 'Oh no, was it Mackie’s time to go?' and she said, 'No, it was grandpa,'” Nagel said, recounting her mother’s call. “I can’t even tell you how surprised I was. I didn’t even think she was serious.” It was mere days prior to the MSU women’s golf team’s first tournament of the season, where Jon would’ve been in his golf cart following Nagel to every hole offering support to each member of the team, as if he was the team’s grandpa. Instead of sitting the tournament out to grieve, Nagel knew she had to play — for grandpa. “He wouldn’t ever want me to sit the bench for any reason,” she said. “It really made me more focused. All my family was there and it was so great having them

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 -- Gather strength from love. Accept a challenge. Take care when changing your routine. The reins get passed down. Conditions turn in your favor, culminating in an expansive phase. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 -- An older person changes the plan. Accept invitations. The Full Moon presents a turning point in your work habits and priorities. Finish up old projects. Love grows stronger by obeying the rules. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7 -- Follow your plan. Your Full Moon (Aries) turning point involves balancing home and career. Confer with allies. Share assistance. Get philosophical. Abundance comes due to your own thrift. Get sexy later. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8 -- Invest in your business with discipline. The Full Moon reveals a turning point in your basic understanding of the subject of your study. Push beyond your old limits. Be respectful. Learn by playing.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 -- Travel, study and research flow easily. Your phase favors stable choices, regarding love, relationships and education. Healthier ingredients may cost more. It’s an excellent moment for communication. Love is the bottom line. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 -- Check regulations, and then do the work yourself and save. The Full Moon illuminates your finances, and discipline in this area pays large dividends. Assess your position carefully. Get the family to help. Share the rewards.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 -- Your tastes change. You might discover you like cutting costs. Listen to messages. You feel the love. Important associates come to an agreement. Encourage others to shine. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 -- You have the resources. Rediscover what you’ve got. Set long-range goals. Your partner understands the rules. Your instincts lead you to a new level of power and confidence. Stick to your plan. Pay back a favor.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9 -- Spell out the rules, while you keep upgrading your skills. Today’s work brings love home. An argument or controversy propels a hero to your rescue. Your discipline is admired. Romance beckons.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 -- Your partner helps balance all the factors. Creative collaboration blossoms. Stick to the standard set. Get great news from an old friend. New doors open. Dig deeper into a favorite subject.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 -- Learn from a distant older woman. A turning point develops regarding a relationship role. For the next two days, fulfill your promises. Extend your influence through perseverance. Complete home decorating project. Discover treasures.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 -- Keep yourself to between the lines. Do what you promise. Develop a new good habit. Provide what’s needed. Avoid provoking jealousies or hurt feelings. Duty calls. For the next few days, bring in the money.

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Alumna finds love for writing TV show By Christine LaRouere clarouere@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

When alumna Laurie Parres broke out into the sitcom world, she knew writing for TV shows was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Parres most recently wrote for t he Nic ke lodeon series Parres "Wendall and Vinnie," and other TV shows including "Spin Cit y" and "Charmed." Parres recently found out the teen comedy show “Wendall and Vinnie,” which started in February, will not return next season. “Even thought the show with Nickelodeon got canceled, those people were the funniest and most amazing people I have ever worked with,” Parres said. Parres discovered her love for sitcom writing when she did an internship with the Mary Tyler Moore production company, named after the actress, while still in school and was then asked back for a full-time job. "It was a like big frat house," Parres said. "Everyone was putting inside jokes in scripts and it looked like fun. That was when I realized I wanted something in TV and I thought, 'This is it: I'm a writer.'" Parres graduated in 1986 with a degree in telecommunications because it was the best major offered for working with sitcoms or TV dramas. After flying to Los Angeles to work with the Mary Tyler Moore production company, she wanted to write more, so Parres went to

Hospitality business juniors Andrew Dike, left, and Rodney Weng practice their foosball skills before the Collegiate Foosball Tour tournament on Wednesday outside of Wells Hall.

“My career is still evolving. ... This is a cool time where you can do lots of different stuff.” Laurie Parres, alumna

graduate school for two years. Once she finished graduate school, she got a job as a writer's assistant for the TV show "The Golden Girls." Attending MSU was a great experience, Parres said. "MSU awakened me," she said. "I came away with lasting skills and insights." Parres now is focusing her attention on a business she recently started called Speeches Delivered, where she and a team of five other writers compose personalized toasts and speeches — everything from a groomsman's toast to a birthday roast speech. "My career is still evolving," Parres said. "This is a cool time where you can do lots of different stuff and projects." Parres said she is excited about how the university constantly incorporates new things, such as the Media Sandbox in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and MSU-run spring break trips, including one where MSU students were brought to her studio in LA for a tour and given information about her career. Parres said she wants students to know that they have the knowledge real-world companies need. "Students have so much access to things and need to take advantage of it," Parres said. "Students have a world view that we don't have and would love to tap in to."

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Foosballs fly during competition on campus By Meg Dedyne mdedyne@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

When he competed in the Collegiate Foosball Tour on Wednesday, hospitality business junior Emilio Arribas was hoping not only to become the Campus Foosball Champ, but to move on to compete in national foosball tournaments. “I love foosball, and I would have played even if the grand prize was only $10,” Arribas said. “I started getting into foosball my freshman year of college, and I aspire to be in the National Foosball Olympics someday.” Twelve foosball enthusiasts gathered Wednesday on the lawn between the International Center and Wells Hall to compete in Rider Sandals's

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Collegiate Foosball Tour. MSU is No. 8 out of the 10 colleges Rider Sandals plans to visit this fall in the Northeast and Midwest. Rider plans to go to schools on the West Coast and in the Southeast at a later time. “The tournament gets pretty competitive, and we have had a lot of success this fall,” said John Katsarikas, director of event marketing at The Campus Agency, the marketing firm hired by Rider. Some students, including media and information freshman Kamen Kessler, decided to enter the tournament last min-

ute while waiting to go to class in a nearby hall. "I have a math class in an hour, so I thought I'd come and play foosball," Kessler said. The tournament winner, finance senior Alex Tomovski, received the title of Campus Foosball Champ and $100. Any student also could enter a drawing to win a pair of Rider sandals. Tomovski said he found out

about the tournament 20 minutes before it started and ended up playing with a lot of his friends. "About a year ago my roommate bought a foosball table, so that is when I really started to get into it," Tomovski said. "I've never done any competition with foosball before today." There also was a creativity challenge where students could take a picture with provided props and come up with a catchy saying for Rider Sandals. The photos will be uploaded to Rider's website, and the most creative one will win a trip to Panama City Beach, Fla. for spring break, Katsarikas said.

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