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100 It’s been more than seven years since Mark Dantonio coached his first MSU football game. On Saturday against Indiana, he will celebrate his 100-game milestone. See pages 4-5

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Opinion Editorial: Be informed about who could be the next governor presents

Celeste Bott Editor-in-chief editorinchief@statenews.com @thesnews

This Sunday marked a town hall debate between the two candidates running to be Michigan’s governor — the incumbent, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, and Democrat Mark Schauer. Some students gathered in Case Hall to watch the debate, but we’re guessing on campus as a whole, viewership numbers weren’t too high. And that’s a shame. Look, we’re students too. With everything we have to worry about just to get that diploma someday, it’s not realistic to expect Spartans to be invested in every relevant political race. We’re not calling anybody out for not memorizing the platforms of the hundreds of candidates running for House or Senate seats, for example. But when it comes to who is elected Michigan’s governor? That’s a big deal. This is a person who will have the power to influence matters that directly affect you. This isn’t some distant person voting on one committee — this is the leader of the state where you attend college. If you think politics doesn’t affect you if you’re not a James Madison student, think again. Any time you complain about the potholes in the road? That’s politics. It’s the governor and the Legislature who determines the funding source for Michigan’s roads.

Griping about high tuition costs? MSU raises tuition based in part on how much higher education funding the university has received from, you guessed it — the state government. With so many students from the Detroit area, issues like Right to Work or the emergency manager law to help the city out of bankruptcy were championed by Gov. Snyder. This is legislation that can affect your families, loved ones and the city you come from. The governor is powerful, and for that reason alone, you should pay attention. Be informed, no matter where you come from or how much you tend to care about political matters. Take advantage of the fact that you live in a country where candidates for public office will tell you what they believe, and it can be broadcast to millions of people. There are people your age in other countries that would love to have the chance to vote, much less the chance to learn about future leaders by merely turning on the television. Is it the most exciting way to spend a Sunday night? Probably not. But the opportunity to be informed about who is governing our state is more than worthy of your time.

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This weekend you’ll likely see tons of pictures and videos on your Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram feeds of couples showing off their new teddy bears, candy and flowers. That’s right—here comes Sweetest Day. Sweetest Day is just another Valentine’s Day — a holiday for consumers, completely lacking in sentiment. I think that our generation has the wrong idea about what holidays like Sweetest Day are really for. A group of friends and I recently had a discussion about the misconception that Sweetest Day is just a holiday where people shower their significant others with gifts and love. My question is — who’s the god of holidays like this, and who created these rules? I don’t believe there should be a price tag placed on a day that’s meant to show appreciation, especially since women seem to bear more pressure to be romantic. In an honest relationship, both partners work equally hard to maintain it. It is unfair to appreciate only one partner on a day where appreThe State N e ws

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ciation is meant to be spread equally. Let’s not create a relationship hierarchy, folks. Love can no longer just be practical. Whatever happened to the small acts of chivalry that used to be so valuable in relationships? My generation of romantics have been brainwashed to think that the only way to show appreciation is by purchasing big, expensive or flashy gifts, and the only way to validate that appreciation is by the approval of their peers on social media. The way in which you show appreciation for someone you care about does not always require spending hundreds of dollars on things you can barely afford. The fact that your Facebook picture didn’t get 1,000 likes doesn’t mean what you did wasn’t good enough. What’s the difference in bringing home one beautiful rose or a thousand roses? Nothing, because at the end of the day what’s important is the thought behind it. There should be fewer expectations and constraints placed on Sweetest Day and other holidays. People should feel free and comfortable to celebrate these days the way they want to. Whether you’re spending $10 or $100; whether or not you took the perfect selfie — it’s all love. Brandi Scarber is an intern at The State News.

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Touchdowns scored by Indiana junior running back Tevin Coleman this season. See page 10.

“I see my role (here) as fostering and continuing the conversation between students, scholars and faculty.” Juan Tavares, one of three candidates for director of the Office for International Students and Scholars. Read more online.

Attendance at Izzone Campout mandatory for lower bowl eligibility Attendance at the 2014 Izzone Campout is mandatory for students who have already reserved tickets for the Izzone this season and want lower bowl eligibility. The annual event, hosted by the MSU Association of Future Alumni, will start at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and run through 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Munn Field. Those interested needed to register to reserve a campsite anytime on Thursday at the Berkowitz entrance of Breslin Center. Each campsite, although there is no limit, is recommended to hold no more than four people. Supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, chairs, etc. will not be provided. During the campout, campers will be able to attend an open basketball team practice at 3:20 p.m. Friday, free entry to the hockey game 7 p.m. Friday, entertainment from UAB and the chance to meet men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo, along with the basketball team. Check-ins will be scattered throughout the night during the campout and announced by the DJ to make sure all students stay. When announced, students are asked to return to their campsites, where they will check in by the Izzone section leaders. Students must be accounted for at each check-in to be considered for lower bowl seating. Even freshmen and first-time Izzone ticket holders can attend the campout to build up points for the following year. “We encourage all students to attend,” said Dan DiMaggio, director of the Association of Future Alumni.

Bloomington, Ill. resident Elias Komnick, 7, eats a sub Monday at Firehouse Subs, 245 Ann Street, in East Lansing. Komnick was stopping for lunch with his family who were going on college visits. Read more on page 9. PHOTO: jessalyn tamez

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Score: MSU 27-Oregon 46 passing: Connor Cook: 29/47 passes, 343 yards two touchdowns, two interceptions rushing: Jeremy Langford 24 carries, 86 yard, one touchdown

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With his 100th career MSU game on Saturday, Mark Dantonio reflects on progress The MSU football head coach said that fact that he’ll be coaching his 100th MSU football game on Saturday at Indiana is “unthinkable,” credits staff consistency for the meteoric rise of MSU’s football program since 2007

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By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com

Nov. 27, 2006, was a day that changed the course of Spartan history forever. It was the day that Mark Dantonio and his staff took over for John L. Smith at MSU. Nearly eight years, two Big Ten championships and one Rose Bowl title later, in the blink of an eye there have been 99 games under the current regime. On Saturday, when No. 8 MSU (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) goes on the road to face Indiana, (3-3 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) it will be the 100th game for Dantonio at MSU. It’s been a tenure marked by more than a 69-30 record, according to his players and coaching staff. It has been a tenure marked by honesty, excellence and change in the lives of the people on 4

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Old faces In the coaching carousel world of college football, it’s rare to find a staff that is able to stay together as long as the staff under Dantonio has. “Probably the most important thing I did here was select our staff,” he said. “The continuity we’ve had as a staff has been largely responsible for our success both on the playing field and off.” The lack of turnover has helped the staff become better coaches as well. Offensive line coach Mark Staten has been in East Lansing for all 99 previous games and said the staff has become a second family to him. “You’ve got nine brothers who are going to help you out,” he said. “That’s what people don’t realize about Mark Dantonio. The stakes are higher than ever since we got here, yet he still keeps

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his family first.” Staten has been with Dantonio since his days as a defensive coordinator at Ohio State, dating back to 2003. He said when you’re with a staff for as long as they have been, sometimes complacency can come into effect, which is not always a good thing. “Sometimes you can become comfortable, which is good and bad,” he said. “You don’t want to be too comfortable because you owe it to the people who you’ve grown together with to keep pushing the envelope.” Staten said it has been fun over the years to watch how the families of the coaches interact. “We were watching the TV yesterday and my 4-year-old saw Dantonio running around on the TV and he goes ‘there’s my buddy,’” he said. “It’s comfortable. When pieces fit together everything functions better.” Through it all, Dantonio said he never expect-

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Head coach Mark Dantonio talks into his headset Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the Big Ten Championship. The Spartans defeated Ohio State, 34-24. state news file photo

ed to spend 100 games at one place and with his staff mostly intact. “I really didn’t look at 100 games,” he said. “That’s almost unthinkable when you’re starting at No. 1. I think we tried to do it the right way and I think there’s been consistency in what we’ve done.”

Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook and head coach Mark Dantonio hold the trophy after the 100th Rose Bowl game against Stanford on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. The Spartans defeated the Cardinals, 24-20. State News File Photo

Player’s coach A coach is only as good as his players, and his players will only play well if they respect their coach. MSU players respect their coach, the man who has been able to take lower-recruited players and make them NFL talents. A consistent theme when players talk about Dantonio is that he has an honest approach to how he recruits and teaches football. “The coaching staff preaches and teaches to us hard work, toughness and just beating the man across from you,” senior running back Nick Hill said. “One of the things I really admire about coach Dantonio is his honesty. Even when he was recruiting me, he was always honest with me.” The personality of Dantonio can change, according to Hill, from one of quiet composure to the stereotypical screaming football coach. “At times he’ll sit back and let the coaches do their job,” he said. “If he needs to step in, he’ll step in and be assertive. He has both sides in him.” Sophomore linebacker Riley Bullough is part F RI day, octoB E R 1 7, 2 01 4

of the first family of Spartan football. He went to many games at Spartan Stadium as a kid before the program saw the success seen today. He said there is a noticeable difference between the culture of the program before and after the hiring of Mark Dantonio. “I grew up a fan my whole life, and I can say the culture here is completely different from what it used to be,” he said. “The staff has been together so long and that’s kind of what makes it work. They’re really kind of like a family.” Senior offensive lineman Travis Jackson is one of the longest tenured Spartans on the roster. He echoed what his teammates said about Dantonio and his staff being an honest group that preaches hard work. “It’s been a special time to be a Spartan,” he said. “When he recruited me he talked about not only recruiting great players, but recruiting great people, and that was really important because you want to surround yourself with great people in college.” Junior quarterback Connor Cook said that the accomplishments of the staff are important and should be celebrated, but all of the pomp and circumstance doesn’t mean a lot if the team doesn’t beat Indiana on Saturday. “We’re trying to look at it as another game,” he said. “It’s another Big Ten game, and that’s how we look at it.” Th e Stat e N e ws

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Study habits can mean the difference between wasting time and studying effectively During midterm season, students studying until the early morning hours will be a common sight on campus. By employing effective study habits, students can use their time more efficiently and retain more information, possibly getting closer to a 4.0. Test your knowledge of proper study strategies.

1. Studying in ____________ helps students to absorb information more easily. a. Lengthy sessions b. Short chunks c. Natural light d. Fluorescent light 2. Which method of notetaking leads to better retention of information? a. Handwritten b. Computer typed c. Tablet typed d. Photos of the professor’s slides

4. Limiting distractions during study time includes: a. Silencing or turning of your cell phone b. Logging off of social media c. Placing yourself in a productive environment d. All of the above 5. Pulling all-nighters to cram before exams is a great way to remember a lot of facts in a short amount of time. a. True b. False 6. Caffeine is a helpful aid to keep you alert and productive during study sessions. a. True b. False

Dietetics senior Laura Adams studies for her advance human nutrition class Wednesday at Espresso Royale, 527 E. Grand River Ave., in East Lansing. Adams studies here four to five times a week and orders a cup of black hot tea. photo: raymond williams

Answers: 1–B; 2–A; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B; 6–A

3. Music, especially ______, has been proven to reduce stress during study periods and improve focus. a. Classical b. Pop c. Country d. Jazz

MSU program encourages diversity in medical fields To expand the base of students in the medical field, the Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Researchers, or REPID, is working with minority students who are passionate about medicine. With a focus on diversity, REPID’s main goal is to help students who come from different backgrounds, and connect them with helpful research tools. Funded by the National Institutes of Health-National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH-NHLBI), the program grants each student a scholarship that provides research training

sessions and other changes to gain experience. Director of REPID and Associate Professor of Medicine Doctor Elahe Crockett introduced the program that would give minority or under-represented students a chance to contribute to the medical field. “In general, they have programs where they encounter diversity of students in the College of Human Medicine,” Crockett said. “It is to train minorities to get into medical school and become successful.” — Jasmin Rojo Read more online at statenews.com

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Snyder reviews record as election nears By Jameson Joyce jjoyce@ statenews.com

On Wednesday aftern o o n , G o v. S n y der held a 15-minute phone interview with reporters from The State News, Grand Valley Lanthorn, Central Michigan Life and the Snyder Michigan Daily. Snyder began by saying he would “stick by his record” and cited job growth, especially for young people, as one of his key accomplishments. Snyder’s opponent, Mark Schauer, points to the fact that Michigan’s unemployment ranks 44th in the nation, with a rate of 7.4 percent, which is higher then the national average of 5.9 percent. However, Snyder points to the rate of job growth in the state, which is ranked 16th in the nation according to businessinsider.com. Regarding education, Snyder said he wanted to make college more affordable by encouraging dual-enrollment for high school students, calling it “the single biggest saver.” He said he believed the tuition caps imposed on universities were “largely successful” and that he wanted have a more in-depth dialogue with universities to pursue cost-saving actions and increase need-based financial aid. The first budget recommendation of Snyder’s term in office called for deep cuts in higher education appropriations, and MSU’s funding decreased 15 percent. Each year since has seen

only modest increases. “We did have to make a cut to the higher ed budget that first year to balance the budget, which was difficult. What I will say since then is we have made increases in the 3 percent range or so ... and this last year we actually made a double digit increase,” Snyder said. However, MSU was only approved to receive a 6 percent increase in state funding in the most recent state budget, despite a large surplus in the state’s coffers. Funding for higher education has still not returned to levels before Snyder took office. MSU officials have lamented the decreasing role of state funding to support the university, citing the appropriations as a primary driver of tuition increases. Snyder said if the recovery of the economy “keeps up” at its current pace, he hopes to restore the higher education budget to what it was before he took office “and add more revenue to the universities.” On the issue of gay marriage, Snyder declined to share his personal beliefs on the issue. He said that he would wait for the U.S. Court of Appeals to determine the legality of samesex marriage and would then make sure Michigan followed the law. “The marriage issue is one that is constitutional. So it’s not something as the governor I can do directly,” Snyder said. “We really would have to look at a ballot proposal, most likely.” Snyder said he has encouraged the legislature to look at the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act as an example of his stance against discrimination.

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A clothing line drawn by hand by Aerika williams awilliams@statenews.com

Clothing designer Rose “Beany” Lizaire of Lansing created her clothing line with inspiration from her culture and her nephew. Each clothing item features a monkey with glasses, giving it its name, “FouMonkey.” Each aspect of the monkey has its own meaning. “The gold teeth represents royalty, triumph and achievement and the glasses represents the struggle,” Lizaire said. In 2013, Lizaire started the clothing line, which consists of beanies, T-shirts and hoodies. She plans to add to her clothing line and expand merchandise sales into other states. Lizaire comes up with the designs on her own, and her brother helps her sketch them. The designs are made from free hand drawings without any digitization. When asked to describe the clothing line in one word, Lizaire labeled the brand as “different.” She is currently using the clothing line to create awareness for different foundations and organizations.

Above: Lansing resident Rose Lizaire shows off new Fou Monkey hoodies on Oct. 10. 2014, at Emmons Hall. Lizaire has been making FouMonkey clothing since 2013. right: Lansing resident Jean Lizaire sketches a new design for FouMonkey clothing line on Oct. 4. 2014, at Westbay Club Apartments in Lansing, Mich. Lizaire is the designer and co-owner of the line. PHOTOs: Aerika Williams

Online In a video by Aerika William, Rose Lizaire describes the process of getting her business off the ground at statenews.com

Alumnus bicycles to send urgent message by brittanie chludzinski bchludzinski@statenews.com

“I’ve really made it my life mission to alert America and its citizens and leaders that we have to change course as a civilization.” Forrest Wooldridge, Alumnus and cycling activist

After bicycling over 150,000 miles across six continents and visiting almost 100 countries along the way, MSU alumnus Forrest Wooldridge anticipates more adventures in his future, as he strives to fulfill his goal of serving as a 21st century “Galileo on a bicycle.” “I’ve really made it my life mission to alert America and its citizens and leaders that we have to change course as a civilization,” Wooldridge said. Just as Galileo was committed to convincing the Catholic church that the earth was not the center of the universe, Wooldridge said he uses this metaphor of “Galileo on a bicycle,” because he is facing a similar situation while

attempting to educate the American people and the government that exponential growth of the human population cannot be sustained or ensure a viable future. Currently living in Golden, Colorado, Wooldridge said he was instantly hooked after participating in his first bicycle tour across the United States in 1974. Since then, some of his expeditions have included cycling the entire length of South America, around the perimeter of Australia, and even through parts of Antarctica. He has completed three trips around the world on his bike, and he just finished his 10th trip across America traveling from Canada to Mexico. His devotion to addressing the accelerating population rate in America began in 1984 during one of his bicycle tours through Hong

Kong, China, India and Bangladesh. “I had never seen such compaction,” he said. “There was no quality of life and no standard of living. With overpopulation, poverty and human misery becomes intractable. After seeing that intractability, I said ‘I have got to do something.’” Working as a journalist and continuing to write articles and books about this issue, Wooldridge has interviewed on ABC, NBC, CNN, CBS and Fox, while also appearing on about 1,500 radio shows where he has spoken about the ramifications and consequences of the overpopulation he has witnessed. “I hope to be around for another 10, 15 or 20 years so that I can continue to be a voice for the environment, the other creatures on the planet and certainly for all of humanity,” he said.

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Barber Jesse Medina cuts Lansing resident Jose Rodriguez’s hair Monday at Grand River Barber Company in East Lansing. “I’ve been coming here for the past month,” Rodriguez said. PHOTO: Aerika Williams

By Kayman Whaley kwhaley@statenews.com

Haircuts can be an insignificant routine. But they can also be part of a culture, or an expression of a lifestyle. It may seem excessive to some, but going to the barber shop every two weeks is an important habit for some men. Whether it’s a once-a-week line up, a beard shaping or a taper, getting groomed is not out of the ordinary. Why are haircuts so important? For media and information sophomore Jonathan Parnell, it’s simple. “You wanna be buttered,” Parnell said. By being buttered, he means looking good. According to some men, if you don’t have your hair cut, you might as well stay inside or wear a hat until you get one. The feeling of a fresh haircut can change a man’s mood, and sometimes the outcome of his day, Parnell said. For Parnell, moving away from his hometown and his usual barber was an adjustment. In East Lansing, he began hopping from chair to chair. After several recommendations and trial cuts with potential barbers, he found one he fully trusted. Owner of Grand River Barber Company Grant Foley said

he understands the lengths some students go to in order to get their hair cut frequently. “They were all waiting for winter break or whenever they had some time off on the weekends to drive all the way back home to get their haircut.” Foley said of his student clients. So Foley opened his barbershop to fill that void. But biweekly or even more frequent haircuts are more a testament of loyalty than vanity. The relationship between a barber and a customer can run deep. If something goes wrong, a haircut is still an expression of the client, not the performance of the barber. It takes a lot of trust for the client to feel comfortable sitting in a barber’s chair, with clippers or a sharp razor inches away from his face. Apparel and textile sophomore Vincent Wells has had the same barber since he was 5 years old. His barber has never messed up his haircut, and for that, Wells said he will remain loyal to him. Every time he gets his hair cut, Wells tips his barber at least $5 out of appreciation. “He’s kind of like a father figure,” Wells said. “We have a really strong relationship. If I need something he’ll be there.”

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Owner/barber Grant Foley cuts applied engineering sciences junior Brad Perri’s hair Monday at Grand River Barber Company in East Lansing. Students are able to get discounted haircuts Monday through Wednesday. PHOTO: Aerika Williams

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Taking a bite out of sandwich selections in East Lansing Students evaluate restaurants from chain sub shops to local sandwich stores

Firehouse Subs “The things they put in their subs are better quality than their competitors.” —Finance sophomore Alexander Tachian The walls adorned with firefighting gear, Firehouse Subs was founded by firefighters and is set up in diner-like fashion. Located between Ann Street and M.A.C. Avenue, every sub is made hot unless requested otherwise. Tachian said he appreciates wider selection of ingredients. Employees at the East Lansing Firehouse Subs said their most desired subs are the Club on a Sub and the Beef and Cheddar Brisket. Stateside Deli & Pub “They have really good veggie burgers. The owners are super cool and it’s a nice place to go and just hang out.” —Economics junior Adelaine Lazzell Lazzell said students looking for a place to eat, great beer sales and place to pregame with friends in a close-knit environment should check out Stateside Deli & Pub. Some popular sandwich choices include the Famous and D-Town, both of which sport hot corned beef. The pub also has options for people who can only consume certain foods. This holds true for Lazzell, who doesn’t eat meat

or dairy. Stateside is on Grand River Avenue a couple stores down from Collegeville Textbook Company. Potbelly Sandwich Shop “Their sandwiches have the better flavors. I like that it’s right on Grand River. It’s easier to get to.” —Apparel and textile design junior Seneca Peters Located on the corner of Grand River and M.A.C. Avenue, Potbelly gives off a cozy, feel-good vibe and students said it is a hotspot for groups of friends looking to grab a bite or a place to sit and eat while studying. Their sandwiches include a multitude of different flavors, something Peters said she likes. A few of their most desirable subs are the A Wreck, Turkey Breast and the Grilled Chicken & Cheddar. Jimmy John’s “Jimmy John’s has the best vegetarian subs and their bread is heavenly.” —Environmental science freshman Jacqueline Rogge With three locations on the edge of campus, Jimmy John’s offers a variety of sandwich styles from slims to subs and giant clubs. The sub shop’s speedy delivery satisfies cravings without having to leave the comfort of home, Rogge said. She also said she takes advantage of the day-old bread Jimmy John’s sells. Some of their most popular subs are the Vito, an Italian-style sub, and the Turkey Tom.

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Field hockey readies for weekend home stand By Jonathon Chun jchun@statenews.com

After splitting a four-game road trip the last two weekends, MSU field hockey (7-6, 2-3 Big Ten) will look to rebound in a big way on Friday and Sunday. The No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes (9-4, 2-2 Big Ten) come into East Lansing Friday afternoon, and that is followed by a matchup against No. 8 Northwestern (10-4, 4-0 Big Ten) on Sunday. With only one more Big Ten game left after this weekend, two victories are essential if the Spartans want to improve their seeding in the Big Ten Tournament. “We’re playing for seeding in the tournament,” head coach Helen Knull said. “We’re playing for getting wins over Iowa, Northwestern, and Michigan in terms of where they’re trying to finish in the league also.” Even though five teams currently sit ahead of MSU in the Big Ten standings, three of those teams — Iowa, Northwestern, and Michigan— all remain on the Spartans schedule. In order for MSU to make a jump in the standings and advance in the Big Ten Tournament, the Spartans must get back to their fundamentals, according to Knull. “Basics, basics, basics and passing,” Knull said of what her team has to work on moving forward. “We didn’t pass on Sunday … we were not receiving well, we were dribbling far too much. I mean, we are a team, and teams trust each other and teams pass to one another …

and that’s what we have to get back to.” Senior back Jenni Smith, who is tied for sixth on the team with six points, reiterated what Knull said, but doesn’t think the Spartans are far off. “Just cleaning up the basics,” Smith said. “I think everything’s there. The work ethic is there, chemistry is there. Just the little details, the small details, of our basic skills on and off the field.” In the losses last weekend against Indiana and Ball State, the Spartans simply weren’t executing. Their passing and receiving wasn’t nearly as crisp and effective as it has been, and too many goals by the opponent have came off breakdowns on defense by MSU. However, the game against Ball State was the most alarming. In what Knull described as MSU’s worst showing of hockey all year, the Spartans lost in overtime to a team they defeated 8-0 last year. To add more context to that loss, Iowa had played BSU earlier this year and notched an 8-0 victory, while outshooting the Cardinals 32-0. “These games are huge,” Smith said of the upcoming opponents. “I think just having a really consistent week at practice, and then really focusing on how we practice is how we’re going to play this weekend. “Two wins would definitely help us for the tournament … These two games, we’re really pushing for,” she said. MSU will take on the Hawkeyes at 3 p.m. on Friday at Ralph Young Field, followed by a game against the Wildcats on Sunday at noon.

Senior back Jenni Smith hits the ball downfield during the game against Maryland on Sept. 28, at Ralph Young Field. The Terrapins defeated the Spartans, 4-2. PHOTO: Jessalyn Tamez

MSU football will try to contain Indiana running back Tevin Coleman on Saturday By Robert Bondy rbondy@statenews.com

On Saturday afternoon, No. 8 MSU won’t only be playing to remain in the College Football Playoff conversation, but for the Old Brass Spittoon. MSU (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) will travel to Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday to take on the Indiana Hoosiers (3-3 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) in its annual battle for the Old Brass Spittoon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Indiana enters the Big Ten matchup reeling after losing last week to Iowa, 45-29. Even more upsetting for Hoosiers fans is the loss of starting junior quarterback Nate Sudfeld, who went down with a separated shoulder last week. On top of Sudfeld being out this week, a report out of the Indianapolis Star stated that backup freshman quarterback Chris Covington will also miss this week, leaving third string freshman quarterback Zander Diamont as the projected starter. Covington’s mother, Sheneesha Edwards, said through an interview with the Indianapolis Star that her son wouldn’t play, but no official statement has been released from Indiana officials as of press time. 10

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Diamont was expected to redshirt this season with zero appearances during his career. Regardless of who starts this week, junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun said the defense will come prepared to play and look to take advantage of any mistakes either Covington or Diamont make. “I don’t expect him to do anything out of the ordinary,” Calhoun said on Tuesday following practice. “I expect him to be a good quarterback, I expect him to be able to throw, I expect him to be able to run, but as mistakes happen we are going to try to capitalize on them.” With Sudfeld out, MSU’s focus will shift to containing Hoosier standout junior running back Tevin Coleman. Coleman is on pace to run for more than 2,000 yards this season, currently rushing for 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns through the first six games. Coleman also has recorded 15 receptions for 134 receiving yards. Coleman racked up more than 100 all purpose yards last year against MSU, and head coach Mark Dantonio understands stopping Coleman will be key for the Spartans to experience success this week. “He’s a guy that they want to get the ball to, there’s no question about that,” Dantonio said. “He’s got to touch the ball a minimum of 20‑plus times a game. … He’s a more complete running

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back. You see him running through tackles, and you know, your objective is to shut him down. I think he’s obviously one of the keys to victory for us.” Dantonio added that he expects Coleman to be used in many different packages to open up other offensive threats. Despite having the nation’s leading rusher in the stable, Indiana finds itself a two-touchdown underdog this week. Combine the expected Spartan victory with MSU’s next opponent — in-state rival Michigan — the question of overlooking the Hoosiers has emerged this week. Dantonio said he isn’t worried about his players overlooking the Hoosiers this week because MSU has so much to lose in regards to post-season aspirations. That same message has been translated to the Spartan players, with senior offensive lineman and captain Travis Jackson shooting down any Michigan talk. When asked on looking ahead to his final game against the Wolverines, Jackson downplayed the question and said he is solely focused on the current challenge at hand. “I’m not looking past Indiana,” Jackson said. “So we’re not even thinking about that yet.” This week’s matchup against Indiana will air on ESPN.

Quick Reads Acapalooza to feature all of MSU’s a cappella groups One weekend a year, MSU’s a cappella groups converge, all under one roof. “It’s two nights out of the whole year where all the a cappella groups at MSU come together to show off the community as a whole,” marketing senior Alex Collar said. Collar is the business manager of the Spartan Dischords, and those two nights refer to the annual Acapalooza, a performance which showcases seven of MSU’s a cappella groups. There are two shows — first on Friday, Oct. 17 and then Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:00 pm both nights at the Hannah Community Center.

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Collar said Acapalooza is great for the different groups because they get to feed off each other’s energy and passion. Each a cappella group also gets exposure to the other groups’ fan bases, which Collar says are all different. He said he loves bringing everyone together and performing for all the fans. Groups featured at Acapalooza include Spartan Sur, RCAHpella, The State of Fifths, Ladies First, Capital Green, and the Accafellas in addition to The Spartan Dischords. Acapalooza is a unique chance for students of MSU to see the talents of the various a cappella groups. “What’s really cool about a cappella is that if you’re not paying attention you don’t realize

that there’s no other instruments, there’s nothing else going on except voices,” Collar said. Tickets are available on the Spartan Dischords website. Any remaining tickets will be for sale at the Hannah Community Center each performance night. — Lauren Owings

Meet Juan Tavares, candidate for OISS director The Office of International Students and Scholars is in the process of choosing a new director from three candidates. The first candidate, current Director of Interna-

tional Admissions and Services at Western Michigan University Juan Tavares, visited campus on Oct. 8 to hold a public presentation and interact with students through a forum. Tavares, who was himself an international student from the Dominican Republic when he first came to college in the U.S., has both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from MSU. He previously worked at MSU as assistant director of Recreative Services between 1994 and 1997. “I see my role (here) as fostering and continuing the conversation between students, scholars and faculty,” Tavares said during the forum, adding that he will continue to be an advocate for international students here at MSU. — Nolly Dakroury

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