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commission doubtful of proposal on city bar limit By Derek Gartee dgartee@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

The East Lansing Planning Commission deferred voting on a proposal to cap the number of bars downtown past for the second time Wednesday night, pending a report from the Downtown Development Authority. Com m i ssioner s debated whether the proposal would carry negative side-effects, pushing alcohol-fueled crime into residential neighborhoods and discouraging new businesses from opening. Commission member Stephen Wooden, a recent MSU graduate, said the cap could have a negative ripple effect. “I’m worried that [student bar patrons] could spill over into house parties, which could cause more noise and safety issues,” Wooden said. Wooden said bars provide a safer drinking venue for students, considering there are sober staff members watching over customers. The ordinance would cap the number of bar patrons at 3,300, less than the current capacity of 3,892, effectively preventing future bars from opening unless one or more closed. Commission member Laura Goddeeris, daughter of Mayor Diane Goddeeris, said the proposal might send a message that East Lansing does not want new businesses. It is not clear if the commission will vote before the Nov. 5 city council election. The planning commission will provide a recommendation to the city council, which will then make a final decision. City staff put forth the proposal with support from police, looking to prevent alcohol-

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National research shows students working more to fund college costs in challenging economy By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS

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he early descent into a busy day is something that many college students have come to know by heart, but the burden of balancing school and work has continued to grow. Statistics gathered by the National Center for Edu-

“I just don’t think it’s fair to have my parents have all my loans for an education I’m going to be using.” Victoria Lacasse, Comparative cultures & politics junior

cation Studies show that the number of college students working — and the number of hours they spend at work — has risen steadily since 1970. The most recent statistics from fall 2011 show that 16 percent of full-time students between 16 and 24 years old work 20-34 hours a week. Many part-time students,

including comparative cultures and politics junior Victoria Lacasse, tend to work even more. At least 33 percent work more than 35 hours a week, according to the center. Lacasse works at two jobs totaling 35-40 hours a week in addition to taking sev-

By the numbers 16 percent of full-time students worked less than 20 hours a week. 16 percent of full-time students worked between 20 and 34 hours a week. 6 percent of full-time students worked 35 hours or more a week. About 41 percent of full-time undergraduate students worked in addition to attending a

postsecondary institution. 9 percent of part-time undergraduate students worked less than 20 hours a week. 30 percent of part-time students worked 20 to 34 hours a week. 33 percent of part-time students worked 35 or more hours a week. Source: Fall 2011 National Center for Education Statistics

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University network down briefly MSU experienced a brief period of network downtime Wednesday afternoon because of what Information Technology Services staff are calling a main switch failure in the university’s network infrastructure. The outage intermittently affected both wireless and wired connections across campus, halting internetdependent classes in several different buildings, Information Technology Services Director Katherine Ball said. The outage began at about 12:45 p.m. and remained down until shortly after 3 p.m., when university officials were able to restore service through troubleshooting steps. International relations senior Sam Zickgraf didn’t realize the network was down when he went to class in Case Hall that afternoon. “It was really annoying. My class uses Desire2Learn and I needed to pull off articles from it,” Zickgraf said. “I wasn’t going to print them off, they were like 30 pages each. I couldn’t talk in my two-hour seminar.” Simon Schuster

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Kenyan conflict hits home E. Lansing Amtrak revamp delayed for students on campus By Simon Schuster

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For neuroscience sophomore Grace Kamau, the terrorist attacks in Kenya last Saturday, were too close for comfort. Kamau said the shootings took place about 5 minutes away from her home in Nairobi. "My first instinct was to worry about my father's well being, so I texted him to call me as soon as possible and confirm that he was okay," she said. "He called me soon after and told me that it was a very serious situation, but that he was at work." Westgate Mall, located in Kenya's capital city, Nairobi,

was attacked in a terrorist shooting that claimed at least 60 lives. The plot was an ongoing mission started on Somali soil weeks or months ago by the external operations arm of terrorist group Al-Shabaab, according to the New York Times. The initial attack turned into a hostage situation that played out across this week, resulting in dozens of injuries. News reports indicate that Kenyan officials had regained control of the mall Tuesday. Officials said powerful beltfed machine guns were secretly stashed in a shop in the mall with the help of an employee.

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The process of transforming the current East Lansing Amtrak Station into the CATA Multimodal Station can move forward now that the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, obtained a grant originally announced in July 2012. Demolition of the current station, located at 1240 S. Harrison Road, was anticipated to begin in August, but Laurie Robison, CATA's director of marketing, said the project was delayed while CATA waited to receive $6.28 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “They might tell you that you get the award, but that doesn’t mean they’ll cut a check right away,” Robison said. “It would

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be irresponsible to break ground without those dollars.” The station serves as a boarding point for Amtrak’s Blue Water ine as well as a stop for Greyhound and Indian Trails bus routes.

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Police Brief Assault occurs at South Case Hall An assault occurred between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13 at South Case Hall, according to MSU police. The victim, a 19-year-old male student, told police his roommate, also a 19-yearold male student, grabbed him and pushed him during a disagreement two weeks prior, leaving minor bruising on his neck, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The two had a second argument, where the roommate threw objects at the victim, causing minor injuries to his right hand. The victim reported the incident to authorities. The victim does not intend to pursue charges. KATIE ABDILLA

State News blog roll MSU Sports Blog The MSU men’s golf team came in second in its third match of the season in the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic. The Spartans finished with a 10-over par 862 (284-294-284). Freshman Charlie Netzel tied for seventh at evenpar 142 (70-72) during the match on Monday, along with redshirt freshman Sean Friel leading the Spartans into their second round with a 1-under par 70. IRUM IBRAHIM

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Police primarily concerned with potential for safety issues as bars empty on busy weekend nights fueled crime and diversify the types of businesses downtown. Vice-chair Julie Jones-Fisk worried that unless the ordinance passed, similar restaurants could flock to the area, preventing or deterring other businesses from coming to East Lansing. Jones-Fisk said the city needs more retail and housing to draw people to existing restaurants, versus targeting dr in k ing establishments. Planning, Building and Development Director Tim Dempsey looked to reassure commissioners that the proposal would not affect existing businesses, even though they would have to comply. East Lansing Police Chief

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en credits at MSU. She works for DTN Management Co. at the apartment store and also has another job on campus. “I like to be busy,” she said. Busy to the tune of waking up at 5:30 a.m. routinely. Lacasse said that a combination of financial need and the desire to acquire work skills influence her decision to work so much. Her parents helped her financially through her first year, but because she has siblings, she took over the responsibility of paying for school after that. “I just don’t think it’s fair to have my parents have all my loans for an education I’m going to be using,” she said. “Also, I think it is really important to work while you’re

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Marty Zelt, visiting from Colorado, drinks a beer with his friends April 23, 2013, at Crunchy’s. The city’s bar scene soon could undergo changes pending decisions by officials.

“The concentration in a two-block area … means there is a huge influx of people leaving an area at 2 (a.m.).” Juli Liebler, East Lansing Police Chief

Juli Liebler said that the ordinance could lead to a "price war" between existing businesses trying to compete in a crowded bar scene. Lower prices would encourage citizens to drink more,

leadi ng to a lcohol-f ueled crimes, she said. “The concentration in a twoblock area...means there is a huge influx of people leaving an area at 2 (a.m.),” Liebler said.

going to school. ... I definitely put a lot more effort into the class when it was my $1,300 I was spending.”

tried to take on too much with work and school. “I’m concerned that some students faced with this financial squeeze may be working so many hours that is has an adverse effect on their academic performance,” he said. “You’re first and foremost here to get an education, not to pay for that education.”

Money talks MSU economics professor Charles Ballard identifies well with the finances of students holding jobs. He said the increased number of students looking for work comes back to Michigan’s long-term trend of funding a smaller portion of public higher education. “In the 1959-1960 school year, 77 percent of our budget came from the state,” he said. “Now, it is (about) 22 percent from the state and 70 percent from tuition.” On a federal level, as well, changes to student loan rates could force students to rethink the way they budget. With students having to shoulder more of the financial load in funding the university, Ballard was not surprised to see a spike in students looking for jobs. There are obvious positives for students working while in college, Ballard said, but he cautioned that he’s seen negatives as well. “If you can work at a job on campus, you can learn skills and work with people,” Ballard said. “And it gets you money, which helps defray the costs, so you don’t graduate … (and) have such a mountain of student loan debt. “But with so many things in economics, it’s about finding the right balance,” he said. The change has perhaps been no more drastic than in the past decade, experts said, as MSU has raised tuition while grappling with less assistance from the state and penalties for tuition increases above a certain level. Ballard said he has had students who have

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Working out of necessity Marcus Sanderlin, neighborhood career advisor at the university’s Career Services Network, understands that the balance of paying for and receiving an education isn’t always one made by choice. Sanderlin received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida while working two jobs throughout to be able to afford his education. The benefits he gained from those on-campus jobs are the same benefits he hopes to instill in the students he helps at MSU. Sanderlin said he encourages students seeking jobs to look at places on-campus like Sparty’s or one of the dining halls. “It’s a great place to develop professional experience,” he said. “It allows them to learn transferrable skills.” Public policy junior Domonique Clemons started learning those skills at Sparty’s and has transferred them to jobs with state Rep. Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, along with Michigan 4-H Capitol Experience and ASMSU. Clemons said he works 35 hours a week while taking 10 credits. Clemons also has a parent finishing school, making the financial burden a major motivator to work as much as he does. “I think if it wasn’t for the price, I would still work, but not as much,” he said. “Maybe half as much.”

at the helm of the estimated $10.48 million project, the new station will serve as the "transportation gateway to Michigan's capital region." Robison said CATA received the grant on Sept. 16, but preliminary designs of the new station were not yet available.

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Officials consider the attack a retaliation for Kenya's peacekeeping forces in Somalia. For a few of MSU's international students, the catastrophe had major implications. Kamau said she would go to Westgate Mall almost every weekend with her friends to hang out or run errands. Kamau's father works close to the mall and was happy she was abroad at school. "He said that he was glad I was not in Nairobi at this time, because I would have been probably been in Westgate that weekend, which is true," Kamau said. “It was really hard to hear of all the people close to me who were in such distress, but it was also very encouraging to see how our initial reaction was not to point fingers, but to band together in this tough time." Economics senior Ibrahim Gulamhusein, whose hometown is Mombasa, said even though he was thousands of

CATA Assistant Executive Director Debbie Alexander, who is spearheading the project, was not immediately available for comment. No signs of construction are present at the current station other than signage announcing the plans. During the construction period, which currently is projected to last until 2015, travelers will have access to a temporary facility with seating and ticket sale booths. The new station will include different amenities such as canopied bus and train platforms, a public waiting area with restrooms and concessions, bike storage and a multi-use gathering space.

miles away from Kenya, he still could feel the pain and fear that his family and friends were going through. "My friends and family were scared," Gulamhusein said. "Some of them were trying to get in touch with their loved ones to see if they were safe.” Assistant Director of African Studies Ann Biersteker, who has been doing study abroad courses in Kenya for the past 30 years, said the safety of Kenya hasn't been clear since the 1998 bombings of the U.S Embassy. "Last year, there were warnings of a terror attack in Mombasa and we had to evacuate the students," Biersteker said. "Fortunately, they came back and everything was fine." Attempting to stay positive, Kamau said she remains proud of where she comes from. People of all walks of life are helping out, giving blood and donating food and clothing. However, she believes the increasing influence of the AlShabaab in East Africa is only going to grow. The mass shooting was nothing but a political petition, she said. "Now the question is whether our government will comply to see these stipulations or take into account the safety of its people," Kamau said. "Only time will tell what God had in store for Kenya as this point."

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University researchers Officials: Izzone Campout to be largest in eight years “This (campout) is discover new galaxy the biggest we’ve By Derek Gartee

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In a galaxy not too far away, a record recently was broken — the densest galaxy known to man was discovered by an MSU assistant professor of physics and astronomy with the help of a team of astronomers. Jay Strader first noticed a large spot in a Hubble Space Telescope photo two years ago and decided to find out whether it was a background galaxy — one that’s very far away — or a relatively nearby dwarf galaxy, he said. The team used spectroscopy, which shows how far away an object is, to determine that it is a relatively close and small galaxy. The large spot is now recognized as an ultra-compact dwarf galaxy and known as M60-UCD1. It is so dense that the distance between our sun and the nearest star — about four light years — is filled with about 10,000 stars. It has about 200 million stars, Strader said. “Just looking at it doesn’t tell you that information,” Strader said of the location. He added that anyone could have discovered it, but instead ignored it as a large and very far away galaxy. Strader is working on finding out why it’s so dense; one theory is that it was once larger, but when it fell into the gravitation pull of a much larger galaxy, known as M60, all of its outer stars were pulled away, leaving the densest area. Both the new galaxy and M60 are located in what could be a

city of galaxies known as the Virgo Cluster, which is the nearest cluster to the Milky Way, said Anil Seth, who worked with Strader on the research and is a University of Utah assistant professor of physics and astronomy. But humans won’t be going to visit any time soon. “It’s extraordinarily far away from us — 50 million light years,” Strader said. Still, it is so far away it’s considered to be in the local universe because advanced telescopes can see billions of light years away, Seth said. The team of astronomers working on this also think that there is a black hole at the center, which could suggest that all dwarf galaxies have black holes. Currently, black holes are expected to only be in larger galaxies, Strader said. Seth said he’s most excited about the black hole aspect of the discovery and future research that he and Strader will conduct. If they can confirm that there is a black hole, it could have implications about how black holes were formed in the early universe and how common they are, he added. Stephen Zepf, associate chair for astronomy in the MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy, said he’s not surprised that Strader, who hasn't been at MSU long, is conducting exciting research. “It’s an example that we’re able to recruit and hire people who do groundbreaking work in their field,” he said. “We were excited to hire him, but we’re not surprised that he’s doing exciting and interesting things.”

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St udent s pac ked t he halls of the MSU Union on Wednesday and waited hours to gain their plot of land on Munn Field for the annual Izzone Campout this Friday. Abnormally high turnout for the registration event led officials to believe the Izzone Campout could be its most crowded in years. Each year, the Association of Future Alumni, or AFA, hosts a campout for all students who bought season tickets to the men’s basketball games, offering games, giveaways and food at the event.

Registration began yesterday morning, and the crowd was steady the whole day Registration for the campout started at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and Matt Martin, director of Izzone at AFA, said the crowd remained strong throughout the day. Although the staff for the Izzone Campout was prepared for large crowds, they were forced to add more staff to account for the overwhelming numbers. AFA officials said the organization was on par to reach their expected turnout of 3,000 students for the campout. While attendance at the event is usually high each year, Martin said the organization did not expect such

had in eight years.” Matt Martin, Izzone director

a large turnout. “This (camp out) is the biggest we’ve had in eight years,” Martin said. The line for registration snaked around the the Union, spanning two floors and ending at the start of a third. Students waiting for their spot also were astonished. Agricultural business senior Jeff Breves said he could not believe the line for registration, even though he’d attended several campouts in the past. “Last year it only took 10 minutes ... this year I have been in line for almost an hour,” Breves said of the Wednesday registration. While Breves was just finishing up his long wait, journalism junior Luke Ferris had just started. Ferris said he first tried to register at 2:30 p.m., but had to leave because the long line would have made him miss class. When he returned, the line was even longer. “I thought it would lighten up” said Ferris, who expressed frustration with the organization of the registration. Ferris said looking to other techniques for registration would make the process easier for staff and students. One possible reason for the increase in student turnout could be the changes made to how the AFA determines seating for the lower bowl.

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Students stand in line to register for the Izzone campout Wednesday at the MSU Union. Students waited in a line that covered two floors of the building.

Students who purchased season tickets received an email earlier this week stressing students to attend the camp out to raise their chances of lower bowl selection. Ferris said he thinks this was the main cause of the populari-

ty, stating that the main reason he was waiting in line was to increase the chances for lower bowl seating. He added that many students don’t sign up solely for the camping experience, but rather to secure their seating.

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Jobless rates rise, education still worthwhile By Michael Gerstein mgerstein@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Michigan jobless rates are up for the third month in a row, creeping to nine percent unemployment. The state was dubbed the nation's fourthmost u nemployed by t he Bureau of Labor Statistics. But getting a college degree still seems to be the best pathway to a high-paying career.

Michigan is the nation’s fourth-most unemployed state. There is a nine percent unemployment rate Although it's not a guarantee, said economics professor Steven Haider it's still a prospective worker's best bet, with just a four percent unemployment rate among bachelor's degree holders. The unemployment rate among high school dropouts is much higher, with a 16.7 percent unemployment rate from 2012 to 2013. "Bottom line, you're nearly five times more likely to be unemployed if you have less than a high school education vs. a bachelors degree of higher," said Judy Putnam, communications director for the Michigan League for Public Policy. A cloud of doubt still lingers over the state's economic future. In what at first seems like a paradox, unemployment has increased, but the number

of jobs in the state also have jumped. "Regardless of which survey you look at, there's been some significant employment and job gains," said Bruce Weaver, an economic analyst for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "We've had quite a surge into the labor force." Bet ween 2012 and 2013, roughly 68,000 new jobs were created, but business advocates said many employers are having a tough time filling vacant positions, complaining of a lack of highly skilled workers. The discrepancy could be explained in part by the fact that more people now are looking for work, Weaver said. A renewed and bolstered confidence as Michigan pulls itself out of the Great Recession might have led to a rekindling of economic hopes. With prospects looking up, those who before might have felt too discouraged to look for work could be out actively seeking again. Weaver says this is common as economies stabilize. But it's hard to say if employers are being too picky when it comes to new hires, favoring already skilled workers and unwilling to train new employees on the spot, said Andrea Kerbuski, the Capital Area Michigan Works! chief communications officer. Michigan Works! is an organization that trains employees for skilled positions throughout the state. Kerbuski noted a definite

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to 2009." Economic prospects didn't improve with the rest of the cou nt r y. M ic h ig a n's hole seemed deeper, and crawling out took longer. Even those with college degrees and with employable skills felt the sting. Emerging from a recession that hit harder in Michigan than many other states is a slow and painful process, but Haider said there might be a light at the end of the tunnel. Job growth has increased in the last couple of years, albeit not as robustly as many would like.

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housands of 20-pound metal bicycles barreling down the streets of Farm Lane and Auditorium Road around noon is an unnerving sight to see while walking to class. It's absurd how fast some bikes zoom their way through crowded sidewalks. But with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, everyone has to commute to class somehow — and in the warmer seasons, bikes seem to cause the most problems. During a meeting with The State News Editorial Board, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon explained why adding more bike paths to ease the congestion isn't so easy.

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ed for an aging campus. Other issues prevent bike paths from being first on the pecking order of university planned improvements. "Everything we're doing to fix anything has to be … competitive with academic programs and faculty salaries and everything else that goes along the way," Simon said. Until the university implements permanent solutions to the bike issue on campus, there are some things students should be aware of. Since it's illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk, bikers should make their way to the bike paths set aside in the roads. In some areas, for example around Bogue Street where the sidewalk stretches over the Red Cedar River, bikers often stick to the sidewalk to avoid motor traffic. If you're biking, be cautious of your surroundings and ride the brakes so as not to nudge into walkers. During traffic-congested times of the day, students could walk their bikes at busy intersections instead of trying to navigate around the herds. It won't hurt to bike halfway to

"I haven't found a donor for bike paths yet," Simon said. "The state is giving us no money for any deferred maintenance, which is one of the things they used to do." So what is a student to do to avoid getting run over by the crowds of swerving and unpredictable bikers? For starters, it's important to realize bikers aren't all at fault. They could certainly cause injury to an unsuspecting walker, but both parties need make an effort to stay out of each other's paths. But an issue arises when a bike path is in between two car lanes, as is the case with one path located where Bogue Street and Shaw Lane used to intersect by a roundabout. It was removed during the summer, and the brand-new path seems a little risky. Bikers likely feel less than safe wedged between two car lanes. This isn't the biker's fault, but the lack of funds. Constructing separate pathways for bikers and walkers to coexist peacefully, much like the path near Chestnut Road and Spartan Stadium, sets the tone for what campus hopefully could be like in the future. The growing enrollment might not be suit-

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class, park it and walk the rest of the way. Walkers also could make an effort to avoid walking on bike lanes, both for their own safety and as a way to extend the olive branch. If pedestrians are nervous sharing the road with cyclists, avoid designated bike paths. Courtesy toward fellow students making their way to class on any given mode of transportation is necessary to inspire change. Until future plans for more paths are made by the university, slow down if you're biking on the sidewalks. Take a less-busy route when possible, and look out for busy intersections where there is potential for accidents to happen.

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Compared to other cities, CATA buses not so bad

efore I lived on the East Coast, I hated hopping on a sweltering bus with dozens of other sweaty students as much as anyone. But after using the Washington Metro and the Philadelphia subway system, I've found there's a lot about the buses to appreciate. Born and raised in Michigan, I always thought I loved driving. I applied for my driver's license right after my 16th birthday and took advantage of the freedom by visiting friends, taking road trips to northern Michigan or clearing my head on the open road whenever I needed. But ditching my car for seven months throughout the course of two internships proved to me that public transportation can be just as fulfilling, and sometimes better. Sure, step off campus and the effectiveness of Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, buses quickly dwindles, and grocery shopping is less than thrilling when you have to tote a gallon of milk and a bag of apples to and fro. Additional bus routes could make East Lansing infinitely more accessible.

ed (it's happened before). Other than that, there are Unlike drivers in D.C. and Philly, few reasons not to take advanthe CATA bus drivers are, for the most tage of the bus system. part, extremely pleasant. I never truSome of my friends have told me ly appreciated Midthey refuse to pay western courtesy until $50 for a CATA bus opinion editor I lived in brash Philapass out of princidelphia. They meant ple. It's frustrating well, but a good mornso many other Miching greeting beats a igan universities, snippy "Move back!" including the Univerfrom your bus driver. sity of Michigan, proOn top of that, I feel vide students with much safer riding busfree transportation. es in East Lansing. But compared to Summer Ballentine It's a cause for other public transit sballentine@statenews.com celebration when systems, $50 a semesthere are not vioter for a bus pass is lent crimes on the Philly subway. pretty cheap. I used to pay about $25 I once watched a man bara week commuting in Philadelphia ter a suspicious plastic bagon the subway system, and upwards gy for a bus ride in D.C. of $40 a week in Washington, D.C. When I almost left my ChapStick on For students, the investa CATA bus a few weeks ago, somement is well worth avoiding a one jumped up to give it back to me. few $15 parking tickets and carMore than anything else, my favorrying around bags of change. ite part about riding the bus is the If you're irritated waiting an people, no matter what city I'm in. extra five minutes for the bus, Driving in a car, or even walking imagine what it's like to wait up or biking alone, can be isolating. to 45 minutes for the Metro. On buses, you catch bits of conversaI planned to arrive at least an tion that open windows into fellow stuhour early no matter where I was dents' and community members' lives. going in case the Metro flood-

I doubt I would have gotten the same experience in New York City if I took cabs the whole time. Listening to someone blasting music on the subway in Philly and seeing what Metro riders were reading about in the District was drastically more intimate than driving could ever be. Compared There's something to other about coming together with a group of people public and riding in a shared transit space. It makes me systems, feel closer to my community, even if I'm sur$50 a rounded by strangers. semester Living in other cities helped me recogfor a bus nize the value of a simpass is ple conversation with pretty someone new on the bus to work or class. cheap.” Yes, there are problems with CATA. But overall, we have it made at MSU. Summer Ballentine is the State News opinion editor. Reach her at sballentine@statenews.com.

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MSU study shows internet, texts have high impact on bullying By Celeste Bott cbott@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

MSU research shows that bully ing and harassment over the Internet or by text message can have as much impact on a student's wellbeing as physical abuse. One study published earlier this year by MSU criminologist Thomas Holt showed students bullied online or by cell phone are just as likely to skip school or contemplate suicide as those who are physically bullied. A lt hough resea rc h on cyberbullying tends to focus on adolescents, MSU Extension Program Leader Janet Olsen said college students are still often victims. "Experiences with bullying and cyberbullying absolutely continue into the college years for some people," Olsen said. Olsen, who helps coordinate bullying awareness workshops with MSU Extension, also pointed out that different legal frameworks are awarded to young people after they turn 18 years old. Students should be aware that some behaviors that might have been labeled 'bullying' will involve different legal protections, Olsen said. The Internet age also opens up a new outlet for abuse in the college dating world, according to new research conducted by Amy Bonomi, chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Her study — one of the first to explore how non-physical abuse is perpetuated in the digital age — showed surprising effects of abuse through text messages and social media. Bonomi sur veyed more than 500 college students, and found that women who were victims of controlling behavior or harassing text

“Experiences with bullying and cyberbullying absolutely continue into the college years for some people.” Janet Olsen, MSU Extension Program Leader

messages were at a greater risk for depression. Both male and female victims of non-physical dating abuse were more likely to smoke or develop eating disorders afterwards. "Often an argument in society is that abuse that isn't physical or sexual really doesn't matter," Bonomi said in a statement. "Is it really harmful, for example, if I call my partner a bad name? Or if I'm stalking them with text messages? Well, we've shown that it really does have a negative effect on health." Bullying victims at MSU can file a complaint with university officials for a formal investigation. But political science and pre-law senior Megan Maguire said there’s a bigger issue, pointing out that cell phones, Internet and social media allow constantly connected college students to remain anonymous. "Students can hide behind a non-recognizable avatar or an impersonal username and say anything they want with little to no repercussions," Maguire said. "It's almost as if we've become desensitized towards bully ing w ritten only in words because there's no immediate face-to-face feedback. It's cowardly, but it's only becoming more common as social media networks grow."

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study examines gay sex, child abuse Gay or bisexual black men who were victims of abuse at young ages are more likely to have unprotected sex — a trend believed to be a result of insufficient resources for coping with childhood trauma, according to an MSU study published in the Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services. Psychology professor Robin Miller, who headed the study, found childhood abuse — physical, sexual or emotional — is related to high-risk sexual behavior, depression and substance abuse for gay or bisexual black men later in life. The study surveyed 180 African American gay or bisexual males, ages 14 to 24, across Michigan. Almost a third of the participants reported being victims assault. CELESTE BOTT

Study abroad fair to show students int’l travel opps MSU's annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Breslin Center. Each year, the fair, sponsored by the MSU Office of Study Abroad, provides students with the opportunity to explore the programs the university has to offer for that year. The fair will provide information for nearly 200

of MSU's study abroad programs, along with information dealing with travel, passports, housing and scholarships geared toward trip fees. MSU currently has more than 300 study abroad programs. Each year, more than 3,000 students travel to more than 60 countries around the world as a part of MSU's study abroad programs, according to the office. The study abroad program is considered a top ranked initative across the country. Katie Abdilla

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Saturday, September 28th. Learn about Professor Beal’s contributions to science (including his work on hybrid corn, seed viability, and reforestation of Michigan) and our continuing work to keep the legacy of Professor Beal alive on the MSU campus and around the world. Apple cider, apples & donuts will be provided for our guests along with tours of the botanic garden. A natural dying demonstration will be given hourly starting at 10:30am. Learn how to create your own natural dyed fabrics and yarn. For more information, call 884-0764 or visit us on Facebook

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dantonio talks jones, o-line, pass interference By Stephen Brooks sbrooks@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Football head coach Mark Dantonio is using some of his extra time this week to help fill the void left by senior linebacker Jairus Jones, who is sidelined at least six weeks with a medial collateral ligament injury. Jones was a key backup for the No. 1-ranked defense in the country at the “star” linebacker behind junior Taiwan Jones before he was injured mid-game against Notre Dame. As a former safety, Jairus Jones gave MSU an athletic playmaker on passing downs and against spread formations with his innate coverage skills. Taiwan Jones will remain the starter, but Dantonio is bringing junior Mylan Hicks, formerly the third-string free safety, from the secondary to try his hand as an outside linebacker. “We'd have to see how he's going to be able to play in the box versus two-back sets, but he's a tough guy and he weighs about 200 pounds,” Dantonio said of Hicks. “But he's active, and he can do some of the

“(Darien Harris is) just looking for an opportunity to be involved. He’s a good football player, he’s shown that...”

Junior Kurtis Drummond reacts to a pass interference call during the game against Notre Dame on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. The Fighting Irish defeated the Spartans 17-13.

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things that Jairus was able to do. They can sort of compliment Taiwan as he plays.” Sophomore Darien Harris, who has spent much of his young career on special teams and backing up various linebacker spots, also could get a shot to fill Jairus Jones’ role. Harris was listed as the No. 2 middle linebacker against the Fighting Irish, and fellow sophomore Ed Davis also might get reps at the spot. “(Harris can play) any one of those three places,” Dantonio said. “He's just looking for an opportunity to be involved. He's a good football player, he's shown that. … He's played out at star before and he has the athletic ability to do that, so that should be a place for him to go to.” Big moves One of the points of optimism in Saturday’s loss was the play

of MSU’s offensive line, which helped the Spartans outrush the Fighting Irish 119-82. Notre Dame’s massive defensive line and 3-4 scheme presented a unique challenge to a relatively untested unit, and Dantonio was pleased with the effort. All season MSU has tinkered with a variety of lineups up front, although senior guards Blake Treadwell and Dan France have been mainstays for the most part. Senior Fou Fonoti, sophomore Donavon Clark and redshirt freshman Jack Conklin rotating among the tackle spots and junior Travis Jackson and sophomore Jack Allen have rotated at center. Offensive lines usually take time to develop the necessary chemistry and cohesion, but Dantonio prefers to give multiple players experience to build depth. For whatever reason, the position has seen many devas-

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tating injuries in Dantonio’s tenure. "We want to establish our top seven guys, really,” he said. “I mean, you've got to be able to play guys in there. You're gonna have some injuries. I think it's also important that whoever's in there is in the same page with each other and feels comfortable with that. “If you've got five, that's great. If you've got six, that's

better. If you've got seven, that's even better. But I consider all those guys starters, they've played enough football to be considered starters here.” Private interference Another lingering talking point from the Notre Dame weekend was the controversial penalty calls against MSU’s secondary. Dantonio submitted game

film to the Big Ten for review after officials flagged Spartan defensive backs four times for pass interference and once for holding. The coach would not get into details of the feedback he received, however. “I’m not allowed to talk about what they say, you know,” he said. “But I’ve heard back. Doesn't make it any better. … Gonna keep coaching it the same way.”

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Experience to help MSU on ice this season spartans resetting their confidence level in 2013-14 By Zach Smith

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Tom Anastos is a man who likes experience, and fortunately for him, this year’s hockey team is gaining in that area. “This year, for the most part, we have guys that know what the expectations are," Anastos said during Wednesday’s media day. “We have guys that have college experience now, where last year we didn’t have that.” He said this year has more to look forward to because of the playing experience among the ten upperclassmen, the preparation time before games start and the roster depth. Last season, the team averaged 25.6 shots per game, while their opponents put up 32.7. Anastos said the team needs to develop more of a scoring mindset this season and up the offensive production. Part of this can be changed in recruiting and new additions, so the six newcomers to the Spartan roster can be looked at for production. “Offense is an area that we were weak at last year, scoring goals and producing offense,” Anastos said. “The good news is that the players we graduated last year only accounted for 14 goals, so we haven't lost a lot of goal scoring, but then we didn’t have a lot of goal scoring to lose.” Fighting against the offensive

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Hockey head coach Tom Anastos speaks to the media, Wednesday, at Munn Ice Arena. The annual Green and White Game is scheduled for Oct. 5, 2013.

production will be the loss of three players for 6-10 weeks due to injury. Sophomore defender John Draeger, sophomore goalie Nate Phillips and junior forward Matt Berry are out with lower body injuries. Berry was the leading scorer last season with 15 goals and 16 assists, while Draeger was a key member of the Spartan defense. “Injuries are a part of the game and something that we’ll

have to deal with, but that’s something that we’ll have to overcome, especially early in the season,” Anastos said. Despite all the injuries that are hampering the Spartans at the beginning of the year, there is some good news. Both senior forward Dean Chelios and freshman defender Rhett Holland are coming back after missing all of last season with shoulder injuries.

“When they brought up (redshirting) right after I got injured, it was pretty crazy to think about that. I knew it was going to be a long process," Chelios said, noting that he thinks his offseason training should help.

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Field hockey optimistic after slow start By Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

After an up-and-down, inconsistent preseason, the field hockey team welcomes the start of Big Ten play against Ohio State Saturday. It’s like a fresh start. “We’re beyond excited to start Big Tens,” said senior goalkeeper Molly Cassidy. “It’s like a new season for us. We’re just ready to get that started.” Consistency has been an issue for the Spartans (3-6 overall) thus far. MSU ranks last in shots in the Big Ten with 104, second to last

in points with 52, and second to last in goals with 19. On the defensive end, the team gives up an average of 2.44 goals per game, also the worst mark in the Big Ten. The team’s saving grace on defense is Cassidy, who leads the Big Ten with 35 saves. There’s improvement to be made if MSU wants the Big Ten season to be a true clean slate. However, the team sees last weekend’s 1-1 split as a weekend to build off of. After shutting out Northeastern 2-0 on Friday, the Spartans hung tough with Old Dominion Sunday before ultimately falling, 3-1.

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The last time the hockey team had more losses than last year’s 25-loss squad was the 1977-78 team, with 27. Last year, the Spartans were coming off of its first playoff berth since the Spartans won the National Championship in 2007. However, with the graduation of nine seniors and Torey Krug’s departure to the NHL, MSU found itself with a sizable incoming class with 10 true freshmen and two transfers. With many newcomers in the playing rotation this season, head coach Tom Anastos knew it was going to be a tough season from the get-go, and the team faced many highs and lows throughout the season. “We reached a point in the season last year where our confidence was at a very low level,” Anastos said. “It was very fragile, because you could see in practice, we couldn’t complete a fundamental pass. Guys were very frustrated and we fought through it. “The way we ended the season we were playing pretty darn well. Now, I think there is a level of confidence that we can build on.” In addition to having 12 new players, Anastos said a key part to improving this season is the significant turnover on the defensive side of the puck. Two players on the back line were freshmen defenders John Draeger and Travis Walsh. The Spartans also intro-

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“I don’t think there’s one person on our team that ever want to go through that again.” Jake Chelios, senior defender

duced then-freshman goaltender Jake Hildebrand, who made the majority of starts in the crease over then-junior goaltender Will Yanakeff, who was expected to take over the starting reigns last season. Senior defender Jake Chelios, who was the most experienced member of the defense, said last season taught them a lot about themselves and stressed the need to stay confident. “Whenever you’re losing like we were last year, it’s hard to keep your confidence, but towards the end of the season, we strung some wins together and we got our confidence almost immediately back,” Chelios said. “Whenever you go through a season like that it teaches you some life lessons, and I don’t think there’s one person on our team that ever wants to go through that again.” Senior forward Greg Wolfe is in his second season as a team captain and anticipates becoming a leader to restart the winning trend of MSU hockey. “I want to be one of the people that puts this program back where it needs to be or at least starting the trend to where it needs to be,” Wolfe said. “After last year, that was a tough year, but we gained a ton of experience and a ton of knowledge … At no point last year did I feel like we gave up.”

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Horoscope By Linda C. Black 10 IS THE EASIEST DAY — 0 THE MOST CHALLENGING

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 — Your colleagues have answers. Discover a pleasant surprise. There’s more work coming in, so pay back a debt. Plan a luxurious evening at home, where your heart is. Decorate, and use the good china. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 — You have more business than expected. You’re especially good at marketing. Friends help you make a connection. Get into the reading, and study new developments. Eat well, exercise and rest deeply.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 — It’s easier to ﬁnish old projects and commitments. Review your priorities, and get a lucky break. Get serious about your strategy without getting arrogant or bossy. You are looking good, though. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6 — Improve your process to increase your yield. Celebrate! The next two days are good for travel and fun. Friends are glad to go along for the ride. They contribute excellent ideas. Playtime advances work eﬀortlessly.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7 — Gather up the harvest. Make romantic plans. Money’s coming in; use it to create a beautiful moment. Take care. Avoid excess, and keep it simple. Plot your ﬁnancial course. Follow a friend’s recommendations.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6 — Anticipate changes. This could bring valuables your way. Expect more responsibility. A generous oﬀer requires more thought. Practice great service, and get much stronger. Keep or change your promises.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 6 — Personal matters demand attention, and you’re stronger for it. Find a great deal on a luxurious item for your home. Create the perfect ambiance for a lovely moment. Share it with someone special.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 — An opportunity presents itself enticingly. Trust a woman’s advice. News aﬀects your decision. Set long-range goals. You’re very popular now. Conditions look good for travel and romance. Share a feast!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 — Review your budget. Take control of the details, and handle a financial matter. There’s a choice to make, and more money coming your way. Learning from friends and siblings can be fun. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 — There’s another change to your assignment. Accept an offer of assistance or a windfall. Stash away the surplus. Let a strong leader take charge. Be receptive. You’re making an excellent impression by being nice. Study with a partner. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 — Your workload is getting more intense, and the excellent work you’ve been doing reflects well on you. Re-affirm goals together with a partner. Share a dream you’d love to see realized. Think big. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 — You’re developing a new perspective. Say so. Others are pleased with your work. You are lucky in love. Your fame travels far and wide. Work on creative arts or crafts. Provide well for family.

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Aaron Carter performs for his The After Party Tour Sept. 25, 2013 at The Loft in Lansing. Carter opened with one of his hit songs, “I Want Candy.”

LANSING-Pop singer Aaron Carter reintroduced hits from the late 90s and early 2000s, in a nostalgic performance at The Loft Wednesday night. Fans of Carter stood in line down Michigan Avenue to see the pop singer and loudly chanted his name while anticipating his performance. Some fans got to The Loft early yesterday morning to get a close spot by the stage. The Loft was packed with fans around the stage, who were trying to get as close as they could to Carter, but the bar area had

room for more. When the Florida native finally took the stage around 10 p.m., fans were ready to hear some of his hits, such as "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" and "That's How I Beat Shaq." He opened up for eager followers with “I Want Candy” and his 2002 hit “Another Earthquake.” Carter, 25, looked older than what fans remember, but he still received affectionate cheers from dedicated female fans. When asked what song she looked forward to hearing Carter sing, mechanical engineering sophomore Leah Iseler and her group of friends simultaneously said, "I Want Candy"! "I've been listening to him

forever; since I was little," Iseler said. "I grew up listening to songs like, 'That's How I Beat Shaq.'" Carter was energetic and interacted heavily with the crowd during his performance. He also danced around the stage to each song. After an eight-year hiatus, Carter has returned for The After Party Tour. Carter began his music career at age 7, singing lead for the band Dead End for two years. He released his first full-length album at age 9 self-titled "Aaron Carter" in 1997. Since, Carter has had three studio albums: "The Party" in 2000, "Oh Aaron" in 2001 and

"Another Earthquake" in 2002. Opening act Grant Woell of Mason, Mich., said he always has been an Aaron Carter fan and jumped at the opportunity to open for him. "His CD was the first CD I ever bought," Woell said. "I was in first grade and I think that's what inspired me to become a singer." "For the last few years I've been performing and just really figuring out who I want to be as an artist following the ways of Aaron Carter," he said. Woell follows Carter on Twitter and when he found out he was coming to Lansing, Woell emailed Carter’s manager and asked to be the opening act.

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Student goes on reality tv show “captured” By Christine LaRouere clarouere@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

For psychology senior Rebecca Wallington, pushing herself to her physical limit was something she had never done until she went on the first season of The CW show "Capture." Only eating about 400 calories a Wallington day, being in 32-degree weather at some points and struggling across the terrain took a tole on Wallington. "This was the most difficult thing I have done in my entire life" Wallington said. "At the time it was miserable, but now I think it was the greatest thing I have ever done." The show, which stared airing July 30 and had its season finale last night, features 12 teams,

thrust into a wilderness compound who must survive on rations and live in primitive conditions to complete for the ultimate prize of $250,000. Each team rotates to be the "hunt team" and has to capture two other teams. The two teams captured are then in elimination and one team is voted to go home. “This show is ‘The Amazing Race’ meets ‘Survivor,’” Wallington said. “It is something completely brand new that has a lot of suspense and is fun to watch.” After Wallington’s brother, James, heard about the show through friends in LA, where he lives, they decided to audition and were chosen as one of the teams. “My brother has always wanted to be on a reality show,” Wallington said. Wallington flew out to LA to film the show in the beginning of May, and the pair stayed in the competition for 15 days. Wallington and her brother got eliminated on episode 5, but

attribute their success to their strategizing. “My brother and I were more strategic than physical,” Wallington said. “Instead of running for miles and tiring ourselves out even more, we did more walking and hiding.” It was a bit hectic for Wallington to schedule final exams early when she was flying out to California. "It was a difficult couple of weeks before I left, but there was a lot of motivation," Wallington said, adding that she took her exams a week early. Wallington also said that even though the show filmed the exciting parts of the competition, it was hard to get the perspectives on each team's experience because the teams were only shown for about four minutes each episode. Being on the show was an experience that brought her and her brother closer ever since he moved to LA 4 years ago, she said.

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