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The new vice president of Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, who recently was recommended by MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, will be charged with filling Dawkins the rather large shoes of his predecessor, who has worked at MSU for more than 50 years. Simon recently appointed Kemel Dawkins to take the place of Ron Flinn. Dawkins will start his job on Jan. 1, if the MSU Board of Trustees approves. Si mon ac k nowle dge d that there will be a learning curve, but said she’s confident in Dawkins’ abilities. “We’re making a recommendation for Dawk ins based on his experience and what we believe he can bring as a (new) perspective for moving us forward,” she said at the University Council meeting last week.

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A new microscope being developed by MSU researchers will be powerful enough to capture the movement of atoms and molecules down to one millionth of a billionth of a second. “What if there was a camera precise and fast enough that we can take snapshots or make movies of atoms moving and chemical reactions as they’re happening?” physics graduate student Jenni Portman said. “We would be able to understand what causes materials to behave in a certain way or why certain reactions work the way they do.” Portman is one of the students assisting MSU associate professor of physics and astronomy Chong-Yu Ruan and his team in creating a microscope powerful enough to study complex chemical interactions. High-resolution electron microscopes are powerful but can’t capture molecule movement, Ruan explained. This

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Dawkins currently is the executive vice chancellor for administration at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Before that, he worked at Duke University, Yale University and Stanford University. The position has oversight of the entire physical being of MSU’s campus, including dorms, classroom buildings, roads, landscaping and underground steam tunnels. The budget for the department is about $400 million a

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As the holiday season approaches, East Lansing businesses are buck ling down for winter and preparing for the annual sharp decline in sales that occurs when students head home for break. For the Student Book Store on Grand River Avenue, the season is marked by decorations that adorn the front of store. With the end of the semester comes the rush of students flocking to the bookstore to sell their books, and the start of spring semester brings a rush of students looking to buy for their new classes. After that, business slows down considerably, SBS assistant manager Mike Wylie said. “It’s no secret we’ll come into our slowest months out of the year in February and March,” he said. “Partly, it is a function of weather and darkness — also, kids might be saving up to go somewhere for spring break.” Wylie said because the store sells a lot of apparel t hat isn’t necessa r ily focused on students, the store does OK during winter break, when students aren’t in East Lansing. He said SBS also sees an increase in sales during winters when Spartan basketball is thriving. “A little bit depends on the basketball team,” he said. “A good basketball team can make the winter end a lot earlier.” Different industries experience a similar correlation bet ween the success for MSU at the Breslin Center and their sales during the winter months. Michael Mansour, the owner and general manager of Spartan Spirits, a liquor store on Albert Avenue, said

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“When you want to study molecules moving around and binding, it happens at high speeds in the frames you look at.” Martin Berz, MSU professor

makes it difficult to study the relationship between cell structure and function, he added. The technology his team is developing is electron-based imaging technology in femtoseconds, or one millionth of a billionth of a second. Today’s microscopes don’t operate that quickly, said physics and astronomy professor Martin Berz, who works on Ruan’s team. “When you want to study molecules mov ing around and binding, it happens at high speeds in the frames you look at,” Berz said. “You’re so zoomed in, and (molecule movement is) happening so fast. But this microscope can capture very fast processes with a very quick exposure time. You can see molecules bind together without any blurring; a super sharp image.”

The microscope can help scientists and engineers build better electronics that take up less space and use less power, because they can tailor their microscopic properties to do whatever they want, according to Portman. “We could better understand all the complex chemical interactions that go on inside our bodies every day, and maybe find ways to prevent whenever these interactions don’t go the way they’re supposed to,” Portman said. A device that allows scientists to study molecular behavior will be applicable to students and researchers in the fields of physics, engineering, medicine, chemis-

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Police briefs Student biker hit by car An accident between a driver and a cyclist occurred at about 2 p.m. Monday afternoon near Case Hall, according to police. MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor confirmed the accident, but was unsure if the victim or driver were students. The extent of the cyclist’s injuries could not immediately be confirmed.

About $4,800 stolen from dorm Money and electronics were stolen last week from a dorm room in East Holden Hall, according to police. Two roommates, both male students, reported to police that an unknown individual entered their room between 4 and 7 a.m. Nov. 20, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The students told police an HP laptop, 30,000 Hong Kong dollars, or about $3,800 in U.S. currency. About $1,000 also was stolen from the room. McGlothian-Taylor said the victims left their door unlocked overnight. There are no suspects. The theft is under investigation by MSU police officials. KATIE ABDILLA

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As a result of his view, Brandenburg does not allow the use of laptops and cell phones during his lectures. A recent study published in the Journal of Media Education found that undergraduate students use digital devices in class 11 times each day, on average, for non-class purposes. According to the study, more than 90 percent of students admitted to using their devices for non-class activities during class time. In the same study, eighty-six percent of students reported their reason for using their device was texting. Limited attention Without her iPhone, kinesiology junior Kristen Waters feels lost. “I just feel like when I don’t have it I get nervous,” Waters said.

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when the basketball team is playing well in the winter, their sales increase dramatically.

Sales for various businesses are often dependent on the success of MSU athletics teams “When the students come back in January, we usually see a spike in sales,” he said. “The students are excited to come back, and if we have a good basketball team, we see that reflected in our sales.” Mansour said Spartan

“Essentially, our attention is limited. Nobody’s attention can be expanded forever.” Fang-Yi Flora Wei, professor, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

During her early morning classes, although most of her friends still are asleep, she’ll spend her time scrolling through apps. “It’s hard to think (what we did) when we didn’t have them,” Waters said. “Having it right on you is just easy fast information.” Waters said her phone serves as a distraction, admitting, “It’s probably not very good for my attention span.” In April 2012, a study surveyed University of PittsburghBradford undergraduates and asked students to evaluate their texting in class in comparison to how well they learned. University of PittsburghBradford professor Fang-Yi Flora Wei, the study’s principal author, found a correlation between students’ self-control and their sustained attention. In turn, their ability to remain attentive correlated to better cognitive learning. Another 2011 study published in the journal Educational Psychology found that while 75 percent of the

Spirits’ sales are ref lected directly by whether or not students are in East Lansing. “We don’t see much of a spike in sales during the holiday season, but around mid-December, during graduation, we see a spike,” he said. However, Mansour said during the winter overall, the liquor store doesn’t see the kind of sales as in the fall. “The reason we see more sales in the fall is because of football and the tailgating that comes with that,” he said. “You don’t really get that with basketball.” Mansour added that the store sees a nice spike during St. Patrick’s Day and then levels out sales until May’s graduation celebrations. Some restaurants continue to see some business during the holiday season and other slower times in the winter, as places like El Azteco welcome back alumni and others.

participants agreed receiving and sending texts ruins one’s ability to learn, 40 percent said it was acceptable to text during lectures. Wei said students’ attachment to their devices represents habitual behavior, similar to drinking coffee or smoking. “You realize it’s bad, but it’s very difficult for you to quit this behavior unless you go through some type of modification,” Wei said. She said attempting to multitask even two things at once can prove too much for most people. “Essentially, our attention is limited,” Wei said. “Nobody’s attention can be expanded forever. The question is whether you have already reached your limitation.” Human biology sophomore Anthony Laszlo turns his phone to “do not disturb” during class in order to prevent being tempted. “The material in class is usually a lot more important,” Laszlo said. ”(Using my phone) would probably take my mind

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try and biological sciences, she said. Such diverse applications could attract new students and create different research opportunities for scholars and students alike. “If we can build it and a company can sell it, it will be incredibly versatile,” Ruan said. The microscope research is being funded from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. However, the work is

Continued off trying to learn something.” ‘Writing technologies’ Jeff Grabill, a MSU professor of writing, rhetoric and American cultures, argues that texting is not just changing students’ behavior in the classroom — it’s changing the way they write. “The sheer volume of texting activity ... it’s fairly obvious that (through) texting and other technologies combined, people are writing more than they’ve probably written at any time in human history,” Grabill said. “Most people use these handheld things that we carry around with us not as voice devices, but they use them as writing technologies.” Grabill believes the role of smartphones and their ilk all depends upon how they are leveraged in the classroom. “Any time that we give people technologies that allow people to access the world at their fingertips, the potential there is for (technologies) to be distracting,” Grabill said. “The possibilities are also there for teachers and students to use them as learning technologies.”

ongoing, Ruan said. Meanwhile, students already are learning more, because of the new technology, Berz said.

The microscope eventually could lead to better understanding of complex bodily interactions "(Students) can basically study anything they might find in a chemistry textbook,” Berz said. “They can see things like chemical bonds in action. The can observe it happen live.”

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year — a large chunk of the more than $1 billion annual budget of university. Current vice president Ron Flinn has worked at MSU since 1957 and was part of the building process of about 75 percent of the university’s infrastructure. “(Flinn) is an institution at MSU — he leaves very large shoes to fill,” Dawkins said. “I’m excited and humbled about the opportunity to come and try and bring some different perspectives to MSU.” He said he’ll contact Flinn, who will work in an advisory role until December 2014, often to get perspective on the university. The first couple months in his new job will be spent meeting with people and getting to know MSU, East Lansing and various faculty and officials. Bill Latta, assistant vice president for operations, was chair of the search committee that recommended Dawkins and two other candidates in September. It w ill ta ke time for Dawkins and his staff to get used to each other — it will be different, Latta said. “It will never be the same without Ron Flinn, but we are better, because he was here,” he said. “We’ll miss him because of all he’s contributed.”

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Mechanical engineering freshman Faisal Albukhari laughs as he watches students try to spell in Arabic at Marble Elementary School on Monday.

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Second graders at a local elementary school were given the rare opportunity of interacting with people from all over the globe through a Monday festival that featured international students from the MSU English Language Center. Kristen Casby, who teaches at East Lansing’s Marble Elementary School, teamed up with MSU’s English Language Center to welcome 12 international students with backgrounds from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Angola and Turkey. The international students taught the elementary students their world cultures through interactive activities and displays in the second grade classroom. Professor Alissa Cohen, who teaches level one English at MSU’s English Language Center, has a daughter in Casby’s class. Cohen approac hed Cas-

by after she heard the second graders were learning about geography and thought it would be nice to intertwine the lesson with international students. “ T his is something that second graders don’t always experience, and I thought this would be a great way to end our geography unit,” Casby said. The language center primarily serves students who have been provisionally accepted for academic study at MSU but need to spend one or more semesters improving their English language skills in preparation for their academic study. The international students involved with the event are at the beginning of their language study at the center, and spend four hours a day studying English as a second language and learning about American culture. “The festival gives them a wonderful opportunity to turn the tables and be the ones helping others learn about

language and culture,” Cohen said. “They enjoy meeting and talking with American children and putting their English language skills to the test.” International student Feliciana Henriques, who is from Angola in Central Africa, was one of the international students involved in the event. “It’s good to teach kids about another culture,” Henriques said. “A lot of the children only know what’s in America and there’s so many other cultures out there.” Cohen said she believes experiences like these can have a positive and long-term effect on children’s perception of diversity and difference. “Having positive experiences with people who are different from themselves can plant the seeds of tolerance and acceptance early on,” she said. “These elementary school children have the opportunity to open their minds to a whole world of languages and cultures and ways of doing things.”

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Aspiring teachers might want to spend more time studying for the teacher certification test: the initial pass rate for the required test to be admitted to teacher preparation programs fell from 82 to 26 percent after the state made it more rigorous this fall. The Professional Readiness Examination, or PRE, measures students’ proficiency in reading, writing and math, and is usually taken before their junior year of college. Donald Heller, the dean of the MSU College of Education, said he’s concerned the new qualifications could be snuffing out potentially good teachers who didn’t score high enough on the PRE. “We worry about that,” Heller, who argues for a more “holistic” metric that also takes students’ GPA into account, said. The College of Education, which consistently is ranked as one of the most prestigious in the country, has yet to change its curriculum to react to the add-

“We want the best and brightest teachers ... Increasing the expectations necessary to pass the certification exam gets us closer to that goal.” Mike Flanagan, State of Michigan Superintendent

ed rigor. Supporters say the bolstered metrics will help create better prepared teachers, potentially causing those who weren’t “exactly sure what direction they wanted to take” to reexamine their path, said Bill DiSessa, a spokesman for the Michigan Department of Education. The department spearheaded the reforms which lead to a 56 percent decline in passing rate among the roughly 6,000 students statewide who took the examination this fall. Thankfully for them, they can retake it. DiSessa said the objective is to turn away students who were “minimally qualified,” hopefully landing the “effective, qualified teachers” in their rightful positions. “We want the best and brightest teachers in Michigan classrooms,” State Superintendent Mike Flanagan, an ardent supporter, said in a statement. “Increasing the expectations necessary to pass the certifi-

cation exam gets us closer to that goal. “Just like we’d want the best and most effective doctor,” Flanagan said, “the same applies to teaching Michigan’s students.” The writing portion of the examination was the biggest challenge both for MSU students and statewide. Heller gave the example of new trigonometry questions added to the math section. Students who want to become elementary or art teachers would have to demonstrate they know that material, he said. “Is it really critical that they know trigonometry?” Heller asked rhetorically. Heller said he thinks students will take the test more seriously after getting the word out about the shift. For now, the college is waiting to see if people score higher the second time around. Thomas Morgan, spokesman for the Michigan Education Association, said the union hasn’t yet taken a stance on the new metrics.

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policy changes could help fill stadium seats EDITORIAL BOARD Ian Kullgren editor in chief Summer Ballentine opinion editor Celeste Bott staff representative Anya Rath minority representative

ith Thanksgiving weekend, a harsh student ticket policy and 43-degree weather on schedule, it’s a safe bet to expect a pitiful showing of students for Saturday’s game against Minnesota. Generating enthusiasm will be challenging at best, even for the last game of the season. Although this could be an opportunity for students to bring family members to see the Spartans play, the strict student ticket policy means season-ticket holders either will have to buy gen-

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Read the rest online at eral admission tickets or sit on opposite ends earned that privistatenews.com/blog. lege. Allowing stuof the stadium. Football fans aren’t the only ones who won’t dents who can’t make be turning up this weekend. Season tickets for it to trade in their tickets the student section don’t include Friday’s bas- would cut down on overketball game against Mount St. Mary’s or oth- booking the area. Another er days when the university is option is makon break. More of an effort ing Saturday’s footIf the athletics department ball game free to students. wants to fill seats, something from students, It would draw students who needs to change to make holi- but also more otherwise might stay home to season ticket-holders out of the deal will mean day games more appealing to stuencouraging ticket check out a game, and it might even less students will attend. Giving discountdents or other willing fans. persuade them to get season ed prices still isn’t fair to die-hard fans who paid One option is selling gener- policies, would help tickets next year. Internation- for season tickets. al admission tickets for the stu- keep the stands full. al students or students from out dent sections, if only for games It’s sad whenever the student section is empof state who plan on staying in ty, but an empty stadium for the football team’s during breaks, so students can the area would have something last home game will be even more depressing. bring their cousins or other relto do, and the embarrassing image of bare silver Especially given the team’s record this season, atives with them. It’s no secret we’ll be hard-pressed to get seats would be replaced by green and white. Giv- students who can attend should rally to support enough bodies in the student section. We can’t ing even a select number of tickets to the Office the Spartans. More of an effort from students, afford to be too picky about who is going to fill for International Students and Scholars could but also more encouraging ticket policies, would those seats as long as somebody is willing to. reach more fans and give opportunities to the help keep the stands full during the team’s fareAnyone committed enough to suffer through the students in the area who actually can attend. well game in Spartan Stadium and during other If few students attend holiday games, cutting games when the university is on break. frigid temperatures to cheer on the Spartans has

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How to survive Thanksgiving dinner with your dignity intact

n top of heartattack inducing portions of food, Thanksgiving also means dealing with uncomfortable questions from relatives, a juggling act if you managed to get invited to more than one dinner and hurdles of other equally awkward conversations with family. Here’s my advice to surviving Turkey Day with your dignity intact. Happy eating, Spartans.

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one or looking them dead in the eye and saying “No.” Luckily, my friend gave me additional ammo for this year: tell them “I’m just having fun.” Awkward silence will ensue, but at least it’s silence.

To drink or not to drink? Let’s be real, this shouldn’t even be a question. A few cups of eggnog or a nice dessert wine can take the edge off those awkward conversations about what a major in Residential College in the Arts and Humanities even means. If you’re like opinion editor me, it also The inevitable adds fuel to “What are you your appetite. doing with your Getting the life?” questions drunchies and Somehow, heading back Thanksgivfor a second ing makes askround of macaing obsceneroni is my idea ly broad quesSummer Ballentine of heaven. The tions about your sballentine@statenews.com key is riding future accepta good buzz able. Facing gradwithout getting too drunk. A uation and not knowing whethfew too many Irish coffees after er I’ll get a job or have to move dinner and you’re on the road back in with my mom is stressto being the reason why those ful enough. Having to explain aren’t on the menu next year. that to an entire room of people is worse than looking through photo albums filled Multiple with pictures of my butt hangThanksgivings ing out. Saying “I’m exploring Anyone lucky my options” gives you a (perenough to be haps undeserved) sense confiinvited to multidence. It also implies you have ple Thanksgivviable career choices, even if ings or anyone your most promising prospect with divorced might be working at the local parents has a lot Cold Stone Creamery scooping If you want on their plate, $8 cones of cake-flavored ice to go all literally. If you’re cream for the next few months. forced to pick out, invest between dinin a pair ner with one parBringing your beau of pants ent or the other, Coercing a boyfriend or girlyou’re out of luck. with what friend to suffer with you is There’s no right a double-edged sword. On my mom decision here, so one hand, you have guaranmy advice is to teed support if your grandcalls an either pick the one ‘expando pa decides to lecture you on with the best food how Generation Y unleashed gut waistor the one who’s an army of lazy, privileged helping pay for youngins’ on America. line.’” college. Your othOn the other hand, you’re er option is headplacing them in the line of fire ing to Hogwarts for every judgmental or overand borrowing a Time-Turner. protective relative itching to Somehow, I managed to make your love life their busisqueeze in three dinners ness. Point being, this is not this year, which also presthe time to introduce someone ents problems. I plan on eatto the fam. Frankly, I’d rathing a light breakfast to stretch er go solo and avoid any potenout my stomach a bit beforetial drama, but if your famhand, then eating smaller porily loves your uber-successtions nonstop all day. If you ful significant other, go for it. want to go all out, invest in If you’re alone like me (cue a pair of pants with what my violin solo in minor key), you’re probably already dreading ques- mom calls an “expandogutwaistline.” You won’t regret it. tions about any new love interSummer Ballentine is the State ests in your life, or lack thereNews opinion editor. Reach her of. Normally I opt for either at sballentine@statenews.com. straight up fabricating some-

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“New policy would focus on attendance” “The funny thing is many professors are understanding of absenteeism, HOWEVER, they still dock points, grades, and assignments. ‘Tough luck should have been here for my class’ No big deal though, as I was just going to my drill weekend after coming off of 6 years active duty as a United States Marine.

“It’s my tuition dollars-if I can pass without attending class what difference should that make? You’ve got my $$$ already. Maybe if you made the class more interesting you wouldn’t have to FORCE attendance like a high school.” feduptaxpayer, Nov. 25

That wasn’t even a professional interview, I am a professional Marine.” MSUVET, Nov. 25

“Izzo displeased with high number of empty seats Monday” “While many of us would love to go to games, Izzo needs to understand that his schedule is less than ideal. I’ve never purchased basketball tickets because a lot of the games are on weekdays. For example Monday’s game was during one of my classes. I would much rather be at Breslin, but especially right now, we are students and class should come first.” Erin Betman, Nov. 20 “Maybe Mr. Izzo should keep things in perspective and remember that this is college basketball, not the NBA. Yes, it’s great that MSU’s #1 in the country, but many of the fans have finals coming up and they’re not receiving college credit for sitting in the Izzone. Though that’s probably coming soon.”

“I completely agree with Izzo!! As a proud Izzone alum I remember some important games where the crowd’s energy really affected the outcome. If we have the home court advantage, we need to use it! The Izzone is nationally recognized for its energy, we don’t want to lose that. Yeah sure, its annoying to rush back from class and head straight to the game on a weekday and have to stay up late to finish your homework, but those are some of my best college memories and I wouldn’t trade them for anything =) And on the days I couldn’t make the games, trust me, I never had trouble finding someone who wanted to take my spot! If folks have ‘better things to do’, don’t buy tickets! Izzone Alum, Nov. 25

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Home-cooked Thanksgiving Three easy and cheap dishes you can make this Thanksgiving for friends and family

or students fending for themselves this Thanksgiving, having a delicious holiday-themed meal for dinner might seem like an impossible feat. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some recipes to make this Thanksgiving one that can be enjoyed no matter your culinary skills. Turkey cutlets Most students don’t have the time or money to go through the process of cooking a whole turkey this Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t enjoy the most traditional dish of the holiday. Consider turkey cutlets a downsized version of the typical dish.

3. Place the cutlets in the hot pan and cook for a few minutes on each side. The outside of the cutlets should be browned and the inside fully cooked to about 165 degrees. 4. Let the cutlets stand for a few minutes and then serve. Serves four to eight people. Source: familyfreshcooking.com

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Ingredients: 1 to 2 pounds (four to eight pieces) of turkey cutlets. Each should be thin. Olive oil Sea salt Garlic powder Cracked black pepper Instructions: 1. Season turkey cutlets with the sea salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Feel free to be creative and add anything else to amp up the flavor. 2. Put a little bit of the olive oil in a large saute pan or a cast iron skillet. Place over high heat.

Green bean casserole This Thanksgiving staple is easy enough to prepare in any apartment kitchen with the most basic of ingredients. Additionally, this is a great vegetarian

Ingredients: One can (10 3/4 ounces) of cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 4 cups of cooked and cut green beans 1 1/3 cups french fried onions Dash of ground pepper Instructions: 1. Combine the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and 2/3 cup of onions in a 1.5-quart casserole dish. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling. Stir and sprinkle with the remaining onions. 3. Bake for five more minutes.

Pumpkin pie Fall isn’t complete without a slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. Baking a pie might seem complicated, but with a little bit of work and some time, you will have made your own heavenly pie. Ingredients: One 9-inch, unbaked pie crust One 16-ounce can of pumpkin puree One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice Two eggs Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Combine eggs, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Mix until fully combined. 3. Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour mixture into the crust. 4. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until the filling has set — around 35-40 minutes. Source: allrecipes.com

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The sequel to the first “The Hunger Games” movie has arrived in full force and is sweeping critics off their feet. The film picks up where its predecessor left off with Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark’s victory in the 74th annual Hunger Games. Now, Katniss and Peeta are on their Victor’s Tour and rebellion is in the air. Rating: PG-13

“Thor: The Dark World” Set after the events of Marvel’s “The Avengers,” Thor is back on the big screen to fight an ancient race determined to destroy the Nine Realms. Not even Odin can protect Asgard against the approaching darkness. Rating: PG-13

“Frozen” As an animated Disney movie, this film is for the kid in all of us. Spunky and fearless Anna teams up with a mountain man and a reindeer to find her sister. Anna’s sister, Elsa, has icy powers which have kept the kingdom of Arendelle in an everlasting winter. Anna has to fight to save the kingdom. Coming to theaters Wednesday, Nov. 27. Rating: PG ANYA RATH

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Junior guard Travis Trice receives a pass during MSU’s 82-67 win against Portland Nov. 18, at Breslin Center.

The hockey team looks to right the ship this weekend with games against Princeton on Friday and Sunday. The Spartans (3-7 overall) have dropped their last four — two at Michigan Tech and both games in a home-and-home with Western Michigan. This is the last series before MSU begins the inaugural Big

The No. 19 volleyball team’s season will come to a close this week. With a 20-10 overall record and 9-9 conference record, the Spartans will have two more opportunities this week to create separation in a crowded Big Ten conference.

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Ten season at home against Minnesota. Puck drop for both games against

Princeton is at Munn Ice Arena, Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

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After taking home the Coaches vs. Cancer title in Brooklyn, N.Y., over the weekend, the Spartans will face Mount St. Mary’s at home on Friday at 1 p.m. The No. 1 Spartans (6-0 overall) undoubtedly will be heavily favored against the Mountaineers (1-5), who just picked up their first win of the season against American on Saturday.

The No. 21 MSU women’s basketball team (4-1 overall) has two games this Thanksgiving break, facing Temple on the road Tuesday, and returning home Sunday to play Indiana UniversityPurdue University Fort Wayne. The Spartans, who scored at least 80 points in fourstraight games (a team record), will face a stingy Temple defense, which has held teams to 59.7 points thus far.

On Wednesday, MSU will travel to Ann Arbor to take on the No. 23 Michigan Wolverines (17-12, 7-11). The Spartans will return to action Saturday, taking on No. 20 Purdue on the road. MSU will take on Michigan in Ann Arbor at 7 p.m., and Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. at 7 p.m.

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Junior left wing Tanner Sorenson controls the puck in MSU’s 2-0 loss against WMU on Nov. 22, at Munn Ice Arena.

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MEN ’ S S OCCE R With a trip to the Elite Eight on the line, the MSU men’s soccer team takes on Georgetown in Washington D.C. at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Georgetown won the Big East regular season title,

but fell to Providence in the tournament semifinals. They boast two players, Brandon Allen and Steve Neumann, who have double-digit goals on the year. The winner will play the victor of Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest on Dec. 6 or 7 in the quarterfinals.

Average points per game Kaminski had in his injury-plagued senior year of high school (six games).

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What to watch for over break Before its highly anticipated matchup with No. 3 Ohio State in the Dec. 7 Big Ten Championship Game, No. 11 MSU will honor the winningest senior class in school history one last time at Spartan Stadium against visiting Minnesota. The Spartans (10-1 overall, 7-0 Big Ten) already have the Legends Division title in hand after a 30-6 win at Northwestern this past weekend, but MSU has an opportunity to clinch its third 11-win season in the past four years against the surprising Golden Gophers (8-3, 4-3).

It’s been a dream for Kenny Kaminski to take the floor at a big college basketball program. Now, his dream is a reality. The redshirt freshman forward stepped onto the court at Breslin Center for the first time last Monday against Portland. “It really was a dream come true,” Kaminski said. “It was one of my dreams to play college basketball, and at one point in my life I didn’t think I’d make it. I didn’t get to touch a ball, but I really didn’t care. I was just out there.” He didn’t touch the ball against Portland, and only played two minutes, but it was an experience he said he’ll never forget. Kaminski was suspended for the Spartans’ two exhibition games, as well as the regular season opener, after not meeting head coach Tom Izzo’s academic requirements. Although he was reinstated to the team for the matchup against then-No. 1 Kentucky, he didn’t see the court in a 78-74 win. “It was really disappointing to me and my family,” he said. “I handled the punishments, and it’s time to move on and keep getting better. I went through my suspension and I thought I really could be playing right now.” I nc lud i n g K a m i n sk i , there are 12 players that are expected to have a regular role in the team. With a limited number of minutes available for every-

body — not just underclassmen — it’s going to be hard for Kaminski to break into the lineup. Still, Izzo said he’s doing his best to give everybody an opportunity to make their case. “I’m trying,” Izzo said. “I’m trying to see which one of the 12 play their way in, and which one of the 12 play their way out. You’ve got to get a chance to do that.”

After sitting out two years due to injury, Kaminski is looking to make a difference with his long-range shooting Before Kaminski arrived at MSU, he said he was low on confidence, and only found his feet when he went to Saginaw to work out and started to get offers from college programs. His dad told him after his suspension was up that when he gets in a nervous situation, such as playing big time college basketball, he should focus on the little things, and he’ll fall back to what he knows. Kaminski scored his first points as a Spartan, a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left against Virginia Tech in the semifinal game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Friday night. He might have just three points in his short MSU career so far, but he has the work ethic and motivation to get where he ultimately wants to go. “I’ve worked my butt off my whole life to get here,” Kaminski said. “I’m working out with pros: (junior guard) Branden Dawson, (sophomore guard) Gary Harris (and senior guard) Keith Appling. They’re pros. It’s a miracle I get to work out with them everyday.”

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