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Watching the throne Biochemistry and molecular biology senior Jeff Fisher, left, and social work freshman Ben Thompson, right, guard the Sparty statue Monday. Members of the band took turns to sit through the night to protect the statue.

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With a football showdown looming bet ween MSU and the University of Michigan, it was announced on Tuesday that U-M President Mary Sue Coleman will become a Spartan — sort of — when she receives an honorary doctorate of laws degree at a December commencement. Coleman will receive the degree after she speaks at MSU’s advanced degree commencement this semester — MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will receive the same degree from U-M in December. MSU’s advanced degree ceremony will take place 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Breslin Center. “Coleman has a very highprofile reputation nationally for her leadership. I think it’s a good choice,” said Stefan Fletcher, MSU Council of Graduate Students president. “We share a storied history in rivalry and partnership, and this is another chapter in that.” He said although there is a healthy and robust rivalry in sports, U-M and MSU have several key partnerships in terms of research. MSU partners with U-M in the University Research Corridor, along with Wayne State University. Despite beneficial partnerships, the intense rivalry might be too much for some Spartans, such as advertising senior Kaylee King, to welcome a Wolverine to campus. “I would respect her opinion and speech but, deep down inside, I still wouldn’t want her as my speaker,” said King, who will receive a bac helor ’s deg ree in December. “A lot of Spartans believe that, I bet.” The U-M Office of Public Affairs did not respond to a See COLEMAN on page 2 u

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a U-M fan wielding a dildo. Johnny Spirit came to the rescue, shoving the assailants away. The pack THE STATE NEWS of Wolverines scampered off into the night. Like Spartan warriors from the s the temperature continued to fall toward movie “300,” the musicians stood tall. There would be no spray paintfreezing Monday night, ing tonight. members of the Spartan Nights like Monday, where stuMarching Band who guarded the dents sat through nearly belowfreezing temperatures to protect bronze Sparty statue found themthe statue from any wrongdoselves outnumbered. ing, make up the Spartan MarchTwenty Michigan fans dressed in ing Band’s annual event, known as Sparty Watch. maize and blue hockey jerseys warily Dating back as early as approached the intersection the 1970s, Sparty Watch of Kalamazoo Street and is the annual weeklong Chestnut Avenue, and event preceeding the were met by half as More online … MSU-U-M football many green and white To view a video weekend where memvarsity jackets. from Sparty Watch, bers of the Spartan Two of the Michigan visit Marching Band gathfans asked permission statenews.com/ er to protect Sparty for a group photo with multimedia. throughout the night. Sparty. Skeptically, the The vigil is perhaps the band members said yes. greatest representation of the What followed was a haze of fists beating on bronze, and what fierce rivalry between the the two one band member perceived to be schools, aiming to guard against By Robert Bondy

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Medical marijuana patients and their suppliers have operated under inconsistent enforcement and unclear legal boundaries since voters approved the drug’s medical use in 2008. A new bill from Reps. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake, Sam Singh, D-East Lansing and 14 other sponsors could make at least one matter clearer, amending the definition of usable marijuana to allow patients more ways of using the medicine under state law. A July opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that edible products made from extracts are not protected under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. The ruling has been submitted for appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court.

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio hands pizza boxes to journalism sophomore Nathan Kujacznski Tuesday at the Sparty statue.

Spartan Marching Band stands guard over iconic statue in run-up to U-M game

The act states only the “dried leaves and flowers” of the plant can be used for medical purposes. The bill would add “plant resin or extract” to that definition, potentially letting patients consume “medibles” (marijuana edibles) as well as topical ointments. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

A summer ruling from the state Court of Appeals on the matter has been submitted for appeal to MI Supreme Court Lawmakers contend that many who are prescribed the drug, such as cancer patients and epileptics, can’t smoke or are unsure of whether they’ll See MARIJUANA on page 2 u

The pretrial of the man accused of assaulting an MSU student has been postponed until December. East Lansing resident Samuel Roberts, 22, was arrested in the early morning of Oct. 19. The charges he faces include assault against his ex-girlfriend, holding her in his apartment against her will and preventing her from alerting authorities. Roberts appeared in court for his scheduled pretrial Tuesday morning in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court before Judge Richard Ball. His pretrial was rescheduled to Dec. 3, with a preliminary examination following Dec. 6, Ball said. At his arraignment Oct. 21, Roberts was charged with unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous

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Wolverines who have looked to tarnish the iconic landmark that represents more than 49,000 students and countless alumni who identify as Spartans. Each night, there are planned events involving anything from football head coach Mark Dantonio and the team bringing the watchers pizza to a live DJ dance-off. “We get a lot of band members to come out here to guard him,” said Becca Imthurn, history education senior and MSU Marching Band member. “Basically, the general idea is to hang out by Sparty, make sure there is no vandalism, (and) there are a few of us

that spend the night every year.” On guard Since its origin, Sparty Watch has transformed into more than simply preventing vandalism during the rivalry-fueled week, with events bringing in hundreds of band members on some nights. “In the beginning, protecting Sparty was making sure there wasn’t any vandalism, but it has become more than just security,” MSU Alumni Association Executive Director Scott See SPARTY on page 2 u

East Lansing resident Samuel Roberts walks into the courtroom Tuesday at 54B District Court. The pretrial for the alleged assault of an MSU student was postponed until Dec. 3, 2013. Danyelle Morrow/The State News

weapon, interference with electronic communication and domestic violence, according to court documents. East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said the alleged victim told police she and Roberts had gotten into an argument at his apartment when he suddenly became violent. She told police during the argument that Roberts

began grabbing her by her arms, and throwing her into walls and chairs. When she tried to call the police, she said he took her cell phone. She attempted to escape the room when Roberts threatened her with a knife. The victim told police she eventually was able to get close enough to the door to escape quickly. The victim alerted

authorities to the situation after she returned to her dorm in Yakeley Hall. Murphy confirmed the victim was a student. He could not do the same for Roberts. Roberts had a blood alcohol level of .10 when he was arrested and tested by police. The victim was left with minor injuries. KATIE ABDILLA

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Police Brief Sexual assault occurs A student was sexually assaulted between 1 and 2 a.m. on Oct. 18 in Akers Hall, according to police. MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said an 18-year-old female student reported to police on Oct. 23 that she had been assaulted by an acquaintance a few days before. She told police her friend had come to visit her and had touched her inappropriately in East Akers Hall. The victim refused to provide police with a description of the suspect. KATIE ABDILLA

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ESPN coming to MSU For the first time, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences will host informational talks between an ESPN team and students Monday, Nov. 4. Jill Ann Bouffard and MSU alumnus Chris Maier comprise the ESPN team that will travel to East Lansing to spend the day with MSU students in media, entertainment and business sports-related programs. L.A. Dickerson, a journalism professor at MSU who helped coordinate the event, sees this event as an opportunity for today’s MSU students. “ESPN has never been here before, so I love that they’re reaching out to … students,” she said. MICAELA COLONNA

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request to speak with Coleman by press time. “I’ve been pr iv ileged to work with (Coleman) in many ways for several years, and she has been a strong champion for higher education, for the state of Michigan, for her institution and for a diverse student body,” Simon said in a statement. Two others will speak to students at the undergraduate ceremonies. James Hackett, CEO of Steelcase Inc., and Sergio Marchionne, chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group, LLC and CEO of Fiat S.p.A. Marchionne will speak to graduating students from the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Nursing, and Lyman Briggs College. He will receive an honorary doctorate of engineering. Hackett will speak at the commencement for the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Education, Music and Social Science, as well as the Broad College of Business, the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities and James Madison College. He will receive an honorary doctorate of humanities. Simon said in a statement that she is pleased to have two world leaders in manufacturing — Hackett and Marchionne — speak at commencement. In response to receiving an honorary degree from U-M, Simon said in a previous statement that she deeply respects U-M and Coleman. “I’m honored and grateful for this recognition from the University of Michigan,” she said. “The presence of these two great universities — and our strong relationship — is an important advantage for the state of Michigan.” State News staff writer Derek Gartee contributed to this report.

Westerman said. “It became something that alumni talk about even after graduating from MSU.” The annual watch is organized by the band-related fraternities, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, starting on either Saturday or Sunday night the week before the MSU-U-M football game, with the date varying from year to year. This year’s Sparty Watch had a different flavor than past years because it fell on Halloween week, said Tori Whiting, international relations junior and one of the four chairmen who plans Sparty Watch. Monday night consisted of a costume contest, Dantonio and the team brought pizza Tuesday night, and a live DJ will perform Wednesday night as part of the dance party. Halloween games will occur on Thursday.

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be prosecuted. Kowall cited a meeting with a couple who had epileptic children prescribed medical marijuana as treatment. She said they wanted to use a pill containing cannabinoids, which was legally prohibited in the 2013 ruling. “They felt like they had to be criminals,” Kowall said. “The law is kind of murky.” Rep. Klint Kesto, vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee, said offering different options for patients is important, especially when there are different ways to extract

There also is a planned schedule for when each instrument section stands guard, guaranteeing that there always is someone on Sparty duty, said Quinton Merrill, fisheries and wildlife sophomore and one of the chairmen who plans Sparty Watch. The two fraternities co-plan the many individual events, creating a joint account and fundraising for it. Whiting said the two fraternities normally spend $200 to $300 on the weeklong event, but receive a lot of support from local businesses such as Biggby Coffee, who donates free hot chocolate. While Merrill, who plays the baritone in the band, enjoys the planned individual events, he considers the late night singing of the fight song and alma mater his favorite part of Sparty Watch. “The thing I look forward to personally is the singing at midnight, and I always stay for that,” Merrill said. “I love the atmosphere and I love how we all come together and sing, even if it’s just a few people … we still sing at midnight and we will continue to do that.” Paying the price While Sparty Watch has become a fun and playful event for the Spartan Marching Band, the Infrastructure Planning and Facilities department considers it a valuable service as well.

and take the medicine. “I’d like to take a closer look at it,” Kesto said. “We have to make sure the intent is for patient care.” Despite the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling, dispensaries and other provision centers continue to provide non-smokable marijuana products to patients. Associates of Michigan’s Green Market, which acts as a middleman between patients and caregivers, still offers non-smokable marijuana products, manager Dan White said. White estimated as many as 30 percent of medical marijuana card-holders are non-smokers. Hospitality business senior Brian Kelly has been a medical marijuana patient for more than three years and goes to Lansing dispensaries to purchase medical marijuana. “There’s some places that get really nervous about the laws,” Kelly said, but added that “a lot of dispensaries just won’t care and

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Dedicated Spartans With cold temperatures expected throughout the week, many students wouldn’t dare to sleep outside when the temperatures fall, but Merrill embraces the

nearly freezing conditions. “I stayed for my first time on Wednesday night last year, and I had my little futon couch cover that I brought out and it was freezing, I’m pretty sure it snowed in the morning. But it’s really fun to watch the activity increase as the morning goes on (like when) people honk at you,” he said. “It’s pretty cool to experience.” This devotion to sleep in snowy conditions represented by band members is one of the reasons Spartan Marching Band President Brad Garrod believes the group has an impact on the game. Garrod said while the band sports hats and instruments instead of helmets and shoulder pads, their participation in Sparty Watch helps reestablish the importance of the U-M game around campus and potentially in the Spartan locker room. “I think the reason we do this is because we know how big the game is,” said Garrod, a computer engineering senior. “When the coaches and players come out to this event, it is a reminder of how big this game is, how important this rivalry is and how intense it is.”

you’ll still see brownies in there.” It’s unclear if police would prosecute patients who medicated with alternate means. Michigan State Police spokeswoman Shanon Banner said she couldn’t give a strict “yes or no answer” on whether state law enforcement officials would take action. Neither the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or the Department of Community Health regulate the ways in which patients can use the prescribed drug. Criminal defense attorney John Targowski, who special-

izes in cases related to medical marijuana, said the ruling “totally demonizes non-smokable uses of marijuana.” “I think it disenfranchises patients who use that from the protections of the act,” Targowski said. Kelly views the changes to the law as the latest developments in a long-term tug-of-war. “The amount of changes to the law … has just been absolutely insane — it’s like there’s a new rule every three months,” Kelly said. “It’s hard to instantly change policy — there’s just a lot of back and forth.”

Karen Zelt, communications director of Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, said the defacing of Sparty can cost the university a hefty price to clean up. Depending on the damage, the cleaning process costs about $1,000 after vandals deface the statue. Zelt said the department sends a cleaning crew of two to three, applying paint remover and pressure washing the statue with warm water afterward. She added that the cleaning crew also has to take care of the extra residue from the process that normally leaks onto the bricks below. The overall process takes up to four hours to complete. As recently as August, the statue was vandalized with a blue M, according to news reports. “We value a lot of what is behind (Sparty Watch),” Zelt said. “Keeping campus maintained and looking beautiful is really a team effort.”

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Criminal justice senior James Starkey watches as criminal justice and Arabic junior Michael Remy jumps into the water during the annual Combat Water Survival Test on Tuesday at IM SportsWest.

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An American 16-year-old’s right of passage has become a battle cry in Saudi Arabia as women demand the right to drive a car — a movement that’s captured the attention of people worldwide, including at MSU. Videos and pictures of the protest have circulated through Saudi women’s tactics of driving and then tweeting or posting Youtube videos of their unlawful actions. On Saturday, women drove vehicles in masses, according to various news reports. The protest hit home for graduate student Hamoud Alnughaymishi, who is from Rio, Saudi Arabia. About 243 students enrolled in fall 2012 were from Saudi Arabia. The protests follow years of work by Saudi women to fight certain government policies and demand equal rights. Alnughaymishi said society is moving toward women driving, but worries the media has skewed the situation. He said people have to try to understand the society needs to take its time on the issue. “The King and the government are not against women driving itself — the government is against the way people are demanding the way of driving,” Alnughaymishi said. Supply chain management junior Montazar Alessa, who also is an international student from Saudi Arabia, said he thinks this push for women driving will be good for the society. Alessa said public transportation is almost nonexistent in his hometown of Al Ahsa. Alessa said his sister works as a nurse and has to pay about six hundred riyals out of her salary to pay for a bus to take her to work every day. He said a trip that would normally take about 20 minutes in a car takes about an hour due to multiple stops. “Society wants to push forward, and with more women working, we need women to be driving,” he said. History professor Emine Evered, who teaches courses about women in the Middle East and Islam, said the whole world is watching, and said Saudi women’s tactics are a creative approach to the problem. The need for international support has fueled the women’s use of social media and attempts at worldwide publicity, Evered said. “If the government goes after them, then the whole world will talk about it,” Evered said.

The IM Sports-West swimming pool saw a team in a different uniform jumping from the diving board as several MSU ROTC cadets attempted to complete the Combat Water Survival Test on Tuesday. The test, which is required for cadets before they enter their final year of ROTC, consists of a three-meter blind jump from a diving board, a 10 minute continuous swim, five minutes of treading water, a 15-meter full equipment swim and an equipment ditch. Lt. Col. Bill Parker, chair of the Department of Military Science, said when he went to West Point in the 1990s, the water survival test essentially was the same. “The test goes back to lessons learned from World War II,” he said. “We were seeing soldiers enter the water, and it (was) deeper than they anticipated. Obviously, then, they found themselves in situations where they had to swim to survive,” he said. The test took between an hour and an hour and 30 minutes for each cadet to complete. Kinesiology senior and battalion commander Alec Schaffer said the test prepares cadets for the potential situation of having to be in water for missions. “The whole point of this is to get acclimated and more comfortable to a water environment, so that if they find themselves in a combat situation where they needed to operate in water, at least they are comfortable,” he said. For Schaf fer, t he hard-

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“The point is to get everyone more comfortable with unfamiliar surroundings.” Alec Schaffer, battalion commander and kinesiology senior

est part of the test was the 15-meter equipment swim. “It’s not too far to swim, but that’s where the discomfort comes in,” he said. “You have more weight than you are accustomed to, and there is extra weight from the water. The point is to get everyone more comfortable with unfamiliar surroundings.” Schaffer said the passing percentage for the swim test is almost 100 percent. “Last year, we had zero

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A new apparel store near the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road hopes to offer a unique twist on footwear to the East Lansing community and its visitors alike. Shoe and clothing chain VILLA had a soft opening Sunday, and will have its grand opening celebration this weekend. The East Lansing location is one of four new VILLA locations in the Midwest. VILLA is filling the space formerly occupied by Snap Fitness, a 24-hour gym, at 115 E. Grand River Ave. Store manager Drew Speese said VILLA carries apparel for men and women generally between the ages of 16 and 30. T he compa ny pr imar ily caters to “the sneaker head, or the person who’s going to buy the newest shoe releases.” The store features an array of flat-screen televisions and Apple computers.

Nursing junior Andrea Harris jumps into the water during the annual Combat Water Survival Training event on Tuesday at IM Sports-West. Cadets had to take blindfolded jumps and complete various swimming tasks.

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The MSU Office of Campus Sustainability released a report highlighting the sustainability efforts made by students, faculty and researchers so far this year. The report evaluated both on-campus and global research, as well as academic and community outreach programs. The report stated MSU has experienced a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2010, 60 percent increase in recycling on campus since 2008 and 43 percent decrease in materials sent to landfills since 2008. “This year, we’ve tried to focus more on the stories of the people,” Assistant Director of the Office of Campus Sustainability Ann Erhardt said. “There are a number of people at the uni-

versity working to make a difference on a broader scale than just on campus.” The report discusses international research, such as MSU’s Global Water Initiative and an anaerobic digester in Costa Rica, similar to the one built on MSU’s south campus. “We’ve also made strides in energy efficiency, reducing the amount of coal used and greenhouse gas emissions,” Erhardt said. “But sustainability is about a lot more than just energy.” MSU’s Energy Transition Plan — in which one goal is for campus to be powered by 15 percent renewable energy by 2015 — also was touched on in the report. MSU has one of the nation’s largest residence hall systems and dining facilities in the nation, leading to a lot of energy usage, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities Managing

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people fail the test. The year before we had two people that didn’t pass who re-did it over the summer and were perfectly fine,” he said. Senior criminal justice major and Cadet Capt. Sarah Shelton said one of the goals of the U.S. Army is for their cadets to have basic swimming skills. “You don’t really think of the Army with water, but ... we also want people who have a fear of water to overcome that fear,” she said.

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The modern atmosphere inside the store plays a huge role in the high-energy shopping experience VILLA strives to deliver, Speese said. The shopping experience isn’t the only thing the modern and energetic atmosphere plays a large role in. “The biggest thing VILLA tries to do is maintain a boutique feel. With that, we want to build personal relationships with our customers and give a more local feel,” Speese said. Part of VILLA’s mission statement includes its commitment to “delivering superior customer service along with financial support and volunteer service to the communities we serve.” The company also strives to be a premier fashion retailer by fusing the best of fashion and music into a high-energy shopping experience. Many students and community members still are learning about the chain’s presence in East Lansing. “It’s great to have different

kinds of stores around campus because it makes it easier for us college students to shop whenever necessary, especially when they’re small boutiques you don’t hear of often,” education freshman Zaina Mahmoud said. According to VILLA’s official website, sales experts are both current and aspiring community leaders, as the company hires from within the community. The community as a whole, along with service and involvement, is an important part of VILLA’s goals and aspirations as a company. Officials said the company often provides financial support and volunteer services to the communities they put up shop in. “The company really cares about what’s happening in the community,” VILLA employee and advertising sophomore Chris Jackson said. “They’re out there as a resource, rather than just a source where customers can spend their money.”

Environmental Engineer Lynda Boomer said in the report. “Our facilities use a lot of energy,” she said. “Campus continues to grow each year, and there’s a footprint to that — not just a physical footprint but an energy footprint as well.” A number of sustainability

projects are completed or ongoing with funding from the Be Spartan Green Student Project Fund. There’s been a positive student response for this year’s new recycling initiative on football Saturdays, MSU Waste Reduction Coordinator Dave Smith said. Volunteers help to gather

materials both inside the stadium and out on game days, with more recycling bins in the stadium and in the tailgate areas. “Our volunteer program continues to grow,” Smith said. “We’re now capturing material where we never captured it before.”

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Featured blog Halloween not just for kids “I might be 21, but I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow trick-or-treating. For adults like me who are less than satisfied looking at skimpy outfits at parties when Oct. 31 rolls around, more innocent activities such as dressing up and stuffing my face with candy shouldn’t be taboo.”

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nfortunately for students, yet another administrator will speak during fall commencement. The university announced Tuesday that University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman is scheduled to speak during the advanceddegree commencement at MSU. Earlier this month, U-M announced MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will speak at our rival school’s fall commencement. There’s more than one issue with this plan. After years of listening to university officials talk at students, the last thing they need is yet another administrator to send them off into the real world. Speakers are meant to challenge us and expand our horizons. Advice from a universi-

ty president, be it our rival school or not, like- Iowa and working in ly won’t bring any unique insights to the table. the biochemistry facWe’ve been there, heard that already. This year’s ulty at the University of Kentucky for 19 years. commencement promises more of the same. At the very least, ColeAuthors, politicians, CEOs and basically anyone from outside the university system would man will have a toughbe preferable. Fortunately, undergraduates er time making the case that will either hear from James Hackett, CEO of there is a wider world out there other than school. Steelcase Inc., or Sergio MarEven a return visit from Gov. chionne, chairman and CEO of “After years of Rick Snyder would be better. Chrysler Group, LLC, and CEO of Fiat S.p.A. That still leaves listening to university Before his speech last December, a cluster of about 40 proadvanced-degree graduates in officials talk at testers angered by the right-tothe dust. work legislation he signed into What students need before them, the last thing they attempt to make their way graduates need is yet law greeted him at the door. He was not welcomed by in the world is someone who another administrator everyone with open arms, but is living that life and who has managed to succeed. A profes- to send them off into at least Snyder had something different to say, and at least he sional brings reassurance that the real world.” stirred up some controversy. leaving MSU isn’t the end of When students enter the real the world. world, they will have to face They can not only tell, but show how fulfilling making a name for our- people with different perspectives and politselves can be. Just by sharing their story, they ical philosophies than their own. Politicians such as Snyder, or even the hotshow us there is hope for an equally fulfilling ly contested appearance of World Bank Preslife for students after graduation. There is life outside of college. Too bad an ident James Wolfensohn during a May 2000 administrator from another university is not commencement, bring new viewpoints to MSU necessarily walking proof of that, especially and give a taste of the outside world. The only new perspective Coleman can bring one whose previous experience also consists of acting as former president of the University of is that of our rivals, and we will be getting more

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than enough of that this weekend. What might have been a conciliatory move by MSU to extend an olive branch to U-M does nothing for students. While efforts to maintain a peaceable rivalry and cut tensions between the schools are admirable, swapping presidents for commencement is not the best course. The decision comes across as more of a public relations tactic than an effort to provide students with the best speaker. Regardless of the university’s intent, the move leaves soon-to-be graduates with a lackluster speaker. When students already feel lukewarm about attending graduation ceremonies, bringing in unoriginal speakers doesn’t help fill seats. One bad, or in this case potentially uninteresting, speaker can be enough to deter students from even showing up. If the university wants to engage students during their last big moment at MSU, it needs to expand its horizons when it comes to commencement speakers.

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There is such a thing as too much spirit Michael Holloway mholloway@ statenews.com

Even sooner than the upcoming game, the sidewalks are going to be packed Thursday night with young East Lansing residents as they trickor-treat in celebration of Halloween. What kind of example will it set for them if they see the hung skeleton of another team’s player? Not only is it a crude image to expose them to, but it implies the idea that this over-the-top display is acceptable behavior. Displays such as the hanging It’s light-hearted and all in good U-M skeleton are insensitive and, fun, though. There is nothing at all honestly, rather frightening. Even vicious about the taunting that my family and I exchange, and it’s more the way the skeleton is hung can prompt possibly painful amusing than anything staff reporter memories for some peowhen we competitively ple with whom hangbanter back and forth. ing hits close to home, The competitive nature such as suicide survivors. between the two schools It gives a message of is all a part of their hostility much too harsh famous rivalry, right? toward people we should It evokes so much be welcoming, or at least excitement within our being respectful toward, cores to support somecasey holland when they come to visthing so passionatecholland@statenews.com it our campus and comly, and that’s why the muniMSU and U-M rivalty. Obviously, we ry still is going strong today. aren’t going to But there is a line between shake their hands showing support for a team and wish them and becoming something good luck; trashthat’s downright disturbing. talk and profaniWe crossed that line this week. ties will definiteAs of Tuesday, on Spartan Avely be shouted. nue near Snyder Road, a tree was There Everyone is donned with a particularly offenis a line going to be heated sive decoration to “celebrate” on Saturday. Temthe upcoming football game. between pers will flare on Hanging from one of the highshowing both sides of the er branches is a skeleton that, of support field, and people course, was decked out in U-M are going to make clothing. A photo of the skelefor a impulsive and possiton, dangling from the branchteam and bly idiotic decisions. es by a rope tied around its neck, It’s exciting and a was posted Monday night on becoming huge rush for specreddit.com with the title “Welsomething tators, but there’s a come to East Lansing.” downright difference between Comments on the photo varied showing Spartan from praising the display to calldisturbpride and behaving it out for what it really is — ing.” ing like a barbarian. taking this rivalry way too far. Game day is supWe’ve seen how packed the camposed to be intense, pus gets during football games, and we’re allowed and this is no ordinary game. to show pride and support for The tailgates draw crowds like our team as it prepares to face off moths to a flame, and those against one of its greatest rivals. crowds include young children. We still need to keep ourThe atmosphere is bound to selves from being too caught up be tense on Saturday because in the rush, though, and overthis is the game that everyone stepping the line between havhas been waiting for. Everyone is ing fun and setting a tasteless going to be much more riled up example for the community. during this game than any othCasey Holland is a State News er, but that doesn’t mean chilstaff reporter. Reach her at choldren, students and fans of both land@statenews.com. teams should not feel safe. am an MSU student who comes from a family made up of predominantly University of Michigan fans, and they never cease to remind me of that. My uncle especially enjoys teasing me, telling me that he’ll “root for MSU every game except for one, and you’d better know what that game is.”

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Ominous themes and eerie drinks By Ariel Ellis aellis@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

Getting tired of the usual alcohol-gorged, theme-lacking Halloween parties? For those looking to throw a soiree that includes more than beer guzzling, here are some ways to spice up your Halloween bash.

Create a theme for the party The first part of throwing a Halloween party is to figure out a theme for guests to follow. Couple costumes An easy and popular theme to pull off is a couples costume party, and some of the best costumes are for duos. Ask attendees to dress up in pairs for the party. Some examples include Adam and Eve, Sonny and Cher, Ike and Tina Turner, spaghetti and meatballs or Harry and Lloyd from “Dumb & Dumber.”

clues within the script, and give a prize to the guest that unmasks the criminal.

Feature Halloween drinks Beer and jungle juice still are acceptable, but add flare to the party with Halloween-themed including candy-flavored mixes and creepy concoctions. Apple Spice Cocktail Apple cider and spiced rum, two simple ingredients that together make a delicious combination. Haunted jungle juice Instead of the usual jungle juice (vodka, punch, more vodka), spice up your drink options with a batch of haunted jungle juice. Fill a plastic storage bin with your drink of choice and drop in dry ice to create a fog effect.

Era costumes Era-themed parties are simple and fun as well. Ask friends to dress up as someone from a different decade, such as a 1920s flapper, a 1950s greaser, a hippie from the ‘60s or ‘70s or a hip-hop pioneer from the ‘80s.

Milky Way Martini Drizzle caramel in a martini glass and combine Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate liqueur and caramelflavored vodka for an adult version of the classic candy bar.

Film nut Movie buffs might enjoy a film-themed party. Ask guests to dress up as their favorite movie character or film star and hand out Academy Awards for the best costumes. During the party, screen scary and Halloween-themed films. Be sure to add cult classics such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Black Devil Martini Mix black raspberry liqueur and vodka in a glass rimmed with orange sugar crystals. Add a black olive garnish to dress it up for Halloween.

Murder mystery For a smaller and more intimate party, try a murder mystery theme. Only invite friends who are going to commit to the scene and be willing to become someone else for a few hours. Find or create a believable and interesting script, assign detailed roles and tell guests to dress as their characters. Make sure it is possible to pinpoint the murderer using

Vampire Cocktail Combine vanilla ice cream, triple sec and white crème de cacao for a dessert-worthy treat. Drizzle red grenadine down the sides of the glass to resemble blood to suit the drink’s name. Mud Mug For the underage guests, blend chocolate ice cream and a generous amount of Oreo cookies. Place in a beer mug and garnish with gummy worms for a creepy Halloween quality.

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Cosplay unites die-hard ‘Doctor Who’ fans By Derek Gartee dgartee@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn

In the days leading up to Halloween, many students are rushing to complete their costume for Halloween. But, for some, the preparation does not stop afterward. To them, a costume is not just a holiday novelty, but a way of life. Advertising junior Emma Nowinski is one of these students. She is involved with a movement known as cosplay, which is short for costume play. Participants in cosplay, known as cosplayers, take a character from a show, movie or video game and make a costume to portray them at themed parties and regular group gatherings. Shows such as the BBC’s “Sherloc k ” and T he C W ’s “Supernatural” have a strong cosplay culture. Nowinski’s show of choice is ”Doctor W ho,” a British TV show about a time-traveling alien, known as the Doctor, who works to save the Earth. Nowinski is a member of a “Doctor Who” fan club at MSU known as the United Nerdy Inter-temporal Travelers, or U.N.I.T She said the name is a play on a group in the show with the same acronym. “I found (the ‘Doctor Who’) fandom in high school and wanted to enjoy it with others,” Nowinski said. In addition to watching the show, U.N.I.T. members often get together for cosplay parties, the group’s president, microbiology senior William Bohlen, said. For many of the members, cosplaying is a serious investment. Nowinski, who cosplays as River Song, a sidekick to the Doctor, said her current costume has hours of labor across many days put into it. “Many things in the show are made specifically for the show — you can’t find them in real life,” Nowinski said. “You either have to buy a recreation off the internet, or make it yourself.” Many cosplayers do extensive research to make sure their outfits are not only unique and good quality, but also similar to the original work.

Advertising junior Emma Nowinski sews a stripe onto a pair of pants last Thursday in her Gilchrist Hall dorm room. Danyelle Morrow/The State News

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Often times, slight modifications can be made to real world items to transform them into a usable piece. Nowinski said cosplay has forced her to learn many unique skills to make her costumes. “I’ve had to learn leatherworking, sewing, painting —

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For nearly two decades, head coach Mark Dantonio has been surrounded by the Michigan rivalry — and he rarely backs down from the opportunity to talk about it. Whether it’s during his time at Ohio State, his coordinator days under head coach Nick Saban at MSU or his more than seven years as the head coach of the Spartans, Dantonio acknowledges the rivalry with the Wolverines is a part of who he, and by extension, his family have become. As Dantonio’s No. 24 Spartans (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) sit days away from a showdown with the No. 23 Wolverines (6-1, 2-1), he said the Spartans always are taking their best shot when going head-to-head with the rivals from Ann Arbor. “We compete with the University of Michigan every single day, every single week, whether it’s on recruiting, whether it’s fundraising, a lot of different things,” Dantonio said. “Everybody at Michigan State, from talking to Tom Izzo, they’re competing against some of the same things.” Dantonio’s dislike of Michigan has been well documented since returning to the Spartans, even firing back at former Michigan running back Mike Hart, who referred to MSU as “little brother” after defeating MSU 28-24 in 2007. Addressing the media the following week, Dantonio ensured the rivalry with Michigan isn’t over, using the phrase “pride comes before the fall,” which means something bad happening to those who think they’re better than they actually are. After the remark, the Spartans won the next four consecutive games against Michigan before dropping a 12-10 nail-biter at Michigan Stadium last season. The rivalry largely has been rejuvenated by the arrival of Dantonio in East Lansing, which the head coach indicated was due to the increased level of competitiveness in the games in his tenure. “For it truly to be a rivalry, it cannot be one‑sided,” he said. “When it’s much more competitive, obviously things take on a whole new meaning. If you can’t back up the words, it’s just empty words, and … sort of gets lost in its meaning.” A year after players were not made available during Michigan week, senior linebacker Max Bullough, senior cornerback Darqueze Dennard and senior offensive lineman Blake Treadwell dished about the rivalry on Tuesday. Bullough, a third-generation Spartan, said his first memory of the MSU-Michigan rivalry was in 2001, when he said he was in attendance at Spartan Stadium for Clockgate as a touchdown pass by then-quarterback Jeff Smoker to running back T.J. Duckett as time expired stunned the Wolverines. “If you come to a school like Michigan State and you don’t admit that Michigan is our rivalry, if you don’t emphasize it or you don’t point to it ... then you’re lying to yourself and you’re lying to your team,” Bullough said. A lthough the feeling is ingrained in Bullough, it didn’t take long for Dennard — a Dry Branch, Ga., native — to catch on. Dennard said his first rivalry moment came in the week of practice leading up to the game during his freshman season. Noticing the focus, intensity and high attention to detail of the older players on the roster, he fell in line and soon knew what many others accept to be true: the game is a big deal. “Of course (there’s) going to be a lot of talking both sides of the ball,” said Dennard, who refused to mention Michigan by name during the press conference. “Everybody knows that we don’t like each other, pretty much. We’re just going to have a little fun, we’re going to talk back, and that’s all in the game.”

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They ran in transition. They showed off improved jumpers and mechanics. They eventually settled into the suffocating defense MSU has become known for under head coach Tom Izzo in their first public performance of the highly-anticipated 2013-14 season. The No. 2-ranked Spartan men’s basketball team did what was expected, routing Grand Valley State, 101-52, in the first of two home exhibition matchups. Guards Keith Appling and Gary Harris led the charge for MSU, totaling 17 and 15 points, respectively. Appling, a senior, went 5-for-7 from behind the arch, while the sophomore Harris proved he’s fully healthy, scoring from all over the floor. The Spartans collectively shot 58.3 percent from behind the arc and went 34-for-55 from the floor. Sophomore Matt Costello got the starting nod in the frontcourt, filling the void left by former center Derrick Nix’s graduation, scoring seven points and hauling in a pair of rebounds in 13 minutes. Junior forward Branden Dawson hit some pull-up jumpers en route to finishing with six points and seven rebounds. An Appling jumper gave MSU its first double-digit lead of the game, 22-11, at the 11:30 mark in the first half. Grand Valley State’s Ryan Sabin hit a 3-pointer to cut the Spartans’

The second half of the volleyball season is approaching, and the No. 14 Spartans will hope to begin the second half how they began the first one — with wins over Penn State and Ohio State. The first half upsets over then-No. 1 Penn State and then-No. 13 Ohio State were the first of a strong Big Ten start for volleyball. However, MSU (17-5 overall, 6-4 Big Ten) finished the first half with a four-game losing streak after winning the first 10. Head coach Cathy George addressed the losing streak at her press conference Tuesday, and said volleyball teams typically improve from the first half from the second.

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Senior guard Keith Appling goes for a jump shot as Grand Valley State guard Rob Woodson defends during the game against Grand Valley State Tuesday at Breslin Center.

lead to 10, but MSU responded with a 20-7 run in the final 9:30 of the half to carry a 47-24 lead into the break. Another big run started the second half, this time 24-4 in favor of

the Spartans, breaking the game open for MSU. The Spartans conclude their exhibition slate at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 versus Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Women’s basketball

Lady Spartans tip off against Ferris St. By Derek Blalock dblalock@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS

For her team, she hopes to regain their stellar play of the first six games. “As we enter this, (we will) look at what we did well against teams in the first half, what we didn’t do as well, and work to s t r e ng t he n ou r te a m ,” George said. “As I’ve been though the Big Ten for nine years, we’ve recognized that all of the teams play better in the second round, and they really do strengthen some weaknesses.” George noted that during the losing streak, statistically the team hasn’t declined much. Kill percentage has declined a bit, but service errors, which have plagued the team all year, have actu-

“We found that our service errors are actually down a little bit in our four losses than they were in our six wins.” Cathy George, head coach

ally been less numerous during the losing streak. “It’s been a little bit of a tough time, but the funny thing we recognize is that our statistical output is not much different,” George said. “We found that our service errors are actually down a little bit in our four losses than they were in our six wins. And that seems very odd.” As for the kill percentage, George has maintained that an aggressive attitude is necessary to continue to score. The offense has been streaky over the past four games. “We’ve got to look at where we can strengthen our offense and really just keep an aggressive mindset as you need to have in the Big Ten,” George said. “Every night is a grueling battle, and you have to stay aggressive and keep going after it.” George, who is a self-proclaimed optimist, said the glass is still half full. The second half presents an opportunity to refocus the goals the team set at the beginning of the year. George said the freshmen on the team may have been distracted by midterms and the constancy of the season. With most of midterms over, George sees room for improvement. “As long as they’re keeping their mind on where it needs to be and keeping it on the improving, and the growing and getting better, we do have a higher level of volleyball in us compared to what we’ve played already,” George said. “We gotta keep our mind on what we need to do to progress.”

It’s the start of a new season, and the No. 18 women’s basketball team will kick off the preseason Wednesday as the Spartans look to improve on last year’s 25-9 record. MSU will face Ferris State at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Breslin Center for the first preseason game. The Spartans finished last season with their third-best record in school history and an appearance in the NCA A Tournament, before being knocked out in the second round by Maryland, 74-49. “I haven’t been past the second round since I’ve been here,” senior guard Klarissa Bell said. “I definitely think that’s a motivator, but I mean, we just got killed that second game, we didn’t play very well, so I think that’s something we’re striving for to get past the second round and continue our journey on.” This season, the Spartans have the highest preseason ranking since checking in at No. 10 prior to the 2009-10 season. Despite their high ranking and last year’s success, Bell also said the team needs to take small steps in accomplishing their goal. “First of all, we have to beat Ferris State, our first game,” Bell said. “Then just those Big Ten games. We just have to play together defensively and offensively.” The Spartans only lost two players to graduation from last season’s squad and return five of the team’s six top scorers. They also will have three players to start the season who couldn’t play the full season because of injury or suspension. Prior to the season, Akyah Taylor, who no longer is on the team, and junior guard Kiana Johnson were suspended nine games for receiving extra benefits. The Spartans also fought an injury bug, with redshirt freshmen guards Branndais Agee and Aerial Powers going down with season-ending

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Senior guard Klarissa Bell high-fives her teammates Oct. 18 during Midnight Madness at Breslin Center.

leg injuries. Agee tore her anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, just five games into the season, and Powers tore her Achilles tendon prior to the season. “With most of the girls healthy this year, it just gives us an opportunity to play better together in practice and get the chemistry together, especially offensively,” senior forward Annalise Pickrel said. T his year, junior guard Camille Glymph , who sat out last year after transferring from Auburn University, is currently out for up to 12 weeks with stress reactions in her back. Merchant said both will bring to the team an ability to create their own shot, something Merchant said is not as typical in the women’s game. Despite bringing back a core of last year’s playing group,

Merchant said the challenge will be blending in all the new players. “It’s different than being able to say I have a veteran group,” Merchant said. “We only have one freshman, but really you’re looking at maybe three, four, and if Camille gets healthy, that’s five new kids into the mix that did not play last year that could play significant minutes. That’s a lot of kids to try to figure out how to blend them if they all get healthy.” The Spartans also might see junior center Madison Williams return to the floor at about midseason. Williams, as Bell said, is a game changer who can change the dynamic on the team. Since arriving at MSU, Williams has only played in three games because of three ACL tears in three years.

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