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begin again your guide to fall welcome week
Rose Bowl raises stakes for MSU football in 2014
Take a look inside... MS&U Section B Practice safe sex, page 33
Football Head Coach Mark Dantonio wants the Spartans to join the ranks of the elite football programs this upcoming season.
Upcoming shows at MSU, page 46
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The Spartan Marching Band participates in the 125th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif.
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Floors added to Landon Hall caf.
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Businesses adapt to serve burgeoning international student population
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Many people charged with crimes will appear in court this fall.
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Catching up on crime
International Center, page 57
Lansing-area businesses have adapted to corner the market on MSU’s fast-growing population of international students.
Page 10 Police officers leave the scene of a standoff May 12, 2014, at a home between West Saginaw street and West Lake Lansing road. The suspect was walked out with his head covered, following two confirmed homicides.
World cuisine, page 56
Spartan Stadium upgraded
Athletes to follow on Twitter, page 73 Q&A with Mark Hollis, page 76
$24 million renovation includes a new recruitment center & new locker rooms
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Upcoming events
Here’s a quick look at the Fall Welcome agenda
Monday, Aug. 25
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Thursday, Aug. 28
New freshman students move in to residence halls
Returning students move into residence halls
Classes begin and a Monday schedule is observed
9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Bowling at MSU Union
9 a.m. One Book One Community presentation and fall convocation
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. News students are required to attend the colloquium with their respective colleges
3 p.m. The Greek Fall Welcome BBQ will take place at the Rock on Farm Lane
Sunday, Aug. 24
9:30 p.m. Bingo Bash at the International Center 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hawaiian Luau and pool party at IM Sports-West 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Ice skating at Munn Ice Arena
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. University Activities Board hosts its 34th Annual U-Fest 7:30 p.m. Students can meet U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin 8 p.m. Moonlight Madness Shopping Spree will take place at Meijer
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Commuter and transfer students can meet in room B115 of Wells Hall and get more information on transitioning to MSU
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LBGT Resource Center hosts its open house in room 302 of the Student Services Building
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular takes place at Munn Field, which includes the Fall Welcome Cook-out and Sparticipation
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Editor’s Note Celeste bott
Embrace a clean slate here to tell you with sincerity — as scary as things may be right now, whether you’re a freshman just coming out of AOP or a senior terrified of the future, this is a time in your life where a clean slate is always just over the horizon. And that’s a good thing. It’s what I like about journalism and what I like about The State News. This paper is 105 freaking years old. We have front pages framed in our conference room from when Joseph Stalin died. But at the same time, things are always evolving in the news business. The millennial generation we are a part of wants instant web updates they can tweet about, and I’m proud to say your needs haven’t gone unnoticed by us. We’ve made
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and being open to growth. It’s something we try to do at The State News every day. Because as much as we needed to change this year, there are many moments when I know we’ve gotten it right. We are MSU’s independent voice. These past few semesters alone, we’ve held MSU trustees accountable for reckless spending, we’ve brought you updates from MSU’s Rose Bowl victory in Pasadena, Calif., we’ve questioned the university’s handling of sexual assault cases and we’ve informed you on student deaths, bomb threats and false alarm gunmen when police alerts might have fallen short. But we’re not all work and no play. We want you to be prepared for all aspects of student culture, from the best bars to hit up on the weekend, to the diverse range of student organizations you can be a part of, to why the heck everyone heads to Cedar Village after a big athletic victory. Also, we’re not strangers to change ourselves.
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For example, there’s this house on Orchard Street that’s seen many generations of S’newsers come and go. Well, we lost the lease on that house this year, and those of us who shared good times — and made some bad decisions — in that house are pretty crushed. But the more I think about it, the reason we had so much fun at Orchard is because we were all together, sharing beers and music and conversation after a long week at work. And we’ll do that again, just someplace else. It’s like the old saying goes: wherever you go, there you are. There’s still a bit of that 14-year-old wallflower in me. Just like there’s still rich, stubborn tradition amidst the daily grind here in our newsroom. And that’s okay. As you move in or move back to MSU in the fall, just remember that while many things may change, wherever you go, there you are. And for your time here? The State News will be right there with you.
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starting over, keeping in touch with only a handful of my high school friends. I had a choice: to hide in my dorm room or to jump headfirst into this crazy, wonderful corner of the world called MSU. I chose the latter. I don’t mean to oversimplify — it’s not like one day I was timid and the next day, the most popular girl in school. But there is something liberating about change. It’s surprisingly difficult to reinvent yourself surrounded by people who’ve known you for years, but easier to blossom once you’ve gone someplace new. This is your clean slate. This is the time when you can change, if you so choose, but you also don’t have to. The great thing about attending a university with more than 45,000 people is that it doesn’t matter how “different” you may be. You’ll find a niche where you fit in, and you can still have many new experiences. Make a goal for yourself this school year: find a balance between being yourself,
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My na me is Celeste, and I’m a recovering wallflower. If my 14-year-old self were to see my 22-yearold self — Editor-In-Chief of her college’s paper, trying to write a column welcoming MSU students — I know she wouldn’t believe her eyes. My friends and colleagues now like to joke about how I’m the mother of our group, and it’s probably true. I can’t help it. My heart goes out to underclassmen, to The State News interns and to brave international students in the U.S. for their education. That den mother in me is
a lot of improvements for this coming year at The State News because we realized our old way of doing things wasn’t cutting it. We’re now printing in a tabloid format, all the better and easier to read while walking to class or riding on a CATA bus. We’re even restructuring our entire staff for producing news, including having more reporters on call during the day to keep our website and social media accounts freshly updated for whenever you feel inclined to check in with us on your smartphones or tablets. My 14-year-old self hated change, probably because I’d been paralyzingly shy. I was the cliche quiet girl in the back of the class, who overanalyzed every word before it came out of her mouth and was always second guessing whether or not friends, boys and teachers liked her. Then high school rolled around, when I went to a school none of my fellow middle school alumni attended. Then I left for college, and there I was again,
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Five years on, shortened Fall Welcome is more tame By Simon Schuster sschuster@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS n n
Welcome Week holds a storied place in the minds of students arriving at or attending university. A debaucherous yet idealized rite of passage immortalized over and over in A merican media, the week provides no shortage of opportunities to get wild and, for a good portion of MSU students, very, very drunk. But at MSU, Welcome Week no longer exists. At least not technically. I n 20 0 9, t he t i me between freshman convocation and the beginning of classes formerly known as “Welcome Week” was rebranded by MSU administrators “Fall Welcome,” shortening the period from five days to three, in an attempt to “reign in partying” and to
stop students from “promoting the wrong kind of transition,” according to previous State News articles. East Lansing police Sgt. Jeff Murphy said in the past two years especially, the days leading up to the beginning of the semester have been considerably more tame. “We used to see during these weeks large groups of young people walking around with open alcohol, basically just walking around looking for a party to go to,” Murphy said. “In the past couple years, and I can’t attribute it to any specific thing, people have not been having as many of these large open house parties.” Murphy also cited better police enforcement or improved student education as possibilities, but lef t the cause for the collective turning down
unanswered. He said, though, that the shortened welcoming seems to prevent the party atmosphere from reaching full momentum. And while MSU’s reputation as a hard-partying haven is on the decline, if Internet party school rankings can be believed, Fall Welcome still brings a fair degree of raucousness to East Lansing, even if street-filling keggers are a thing of the past. MSU police Sgt. Florene Mc Glot h ia n-Taylor said the shorter welcoming period has helped police a great deal, due to the reduced time students have between arrival and the beginning of classes. She said in order to stay safe during the festivities, students should stick to well-lit areas and “utilize the buddy system.” MSU w i l l cer t a i n ly
provide its omnipresent guides to Fall Welcome safet y in ever y dining hall, but for off-campus students, Murphy said the most prevalent violent crimes before classes begin involve strong-
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Trustees voted to raise tuition again for 2014-15 By Casey Holland cholland@statenews.com
30 credit hours next year can expect to pay $34,965.
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As part of an ongoing trend at MSU, tuition was once again raised at the Board of Trustees meeting in June. In-state lower division students who take 30 credits next year can expect to pay about $13,200 overall. In-state upper division students with 30 credit hours will can expect to pay about $14,708 for the year. Freshman and sophomore in-state students saw an increase of 2.6 percent, or $11.25 more per credit hour. The price of credit hours increased by 2.9 percent, or $13.75 per credit hour, for upper division in-state students. O ut- of- st ate u nde rgraduate students’ tuition increased by 3.6 percent, which amounts to $41 more per credit hour. An out-of-state student taking
Since 1979, when each credit hour cost $24.50, the cost of tuition has increased overall to $440 per credit hour. The trend is expected to continue during the 201516 school year, for which a tentative budget was also announced during the meeting. Should the budget be finalized, both lower and upper-division students would see a 4 percent tuition increase during the school year. Since 1979, when each credit hour cost $24.50, the cost of tuition has increased overall to $440 per credit hour. David Byelich, the assis-
tant vice president and director of the Office of Planning and Budgets, said in a previous interview there are only a few ways the university would be able to to freeze tuition or have the chance to lower it — if the university were to receive more state appropriations, if inflation were to decrease, or if both were to happen at once. “It’s always a concern when tuition increases, our goal is to have our students graduate with as little debt as possible and make sure that tuition goes down,” ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, President and human biology senior James Conwell said in a previous interview. “So of course it bothers me. That’s why the state needs to value education more — it’s because students simply cannot take more debt.” Not all students have accepted the constant rise
in their tuition. The student activist group, MSU Students United, has taken action and gathered more than 4,000 signatures on a petition meant to freeze tuition. They also met with MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon prior to her address about tuition. However, their requests have not always been taken seriously. Duncan Tarr, a Students United organizer, and a history and jazz studies junior, said in a previous interview that whenever they brought up freezing tuition to board members, they were laughed at. “To say that we could devote all appropriations to a tuition decrease is probably not realistic, if we want to maintain the quality of our programs here,” Byelich said in a previous interview. “It’s a tough call.”
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Coming from community college no easy act Staff writer
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When I was younger, I was a new student at my elementary school. As the new kid, all of the teachers were nice and helpful. I caught on to the routine fairly quick. Fast forward from my fifth grade year to spring 2014. At 20 years old, I was the new kid again — a transfer student at MSU who came from Lansing Community College, or LCC. But this time I didn’t have teachers to show me where every classroom is, or introduce me to classmates. At first, I expected a little more help than I received when beginning my transition. I soon realized, “I am an adult, I am supposed to figure this out on my own.” Transfer students are different than incoming freshmen. Most of us we have experienced college before, to some extent. But we are also the same as freshman. We are intimidated and nervous of our surroundings. We are new to every building and learning secrets about the campus every day. And no matter where you came from, MSU is different in may ways. It’s big, probably bigger than whatever school you transferred from, more demanding, and in my case, a lot better than the place I began my college career. I came from a community college which was the equivalent of high school. Most classes were fairly difficult, they were still collegelevel, but the workload did not compare to that of the classes I have taken at MSU. I have yet to pull an allnighter, but I have definitely stayed up to the early morning hours working. Sometimes, it feels like there is not enough time in the day. But if you do not study or do homework, you’re wasting your time, the professor’s time and your financial aid/ loans/parent’s money. At LCC, I never went to a professor’s office hours. But at MSU where the classes can be as large as 400 students, attending office hours is a good idea. The time allows you to meet your professor and get to know them while receiving a little extra help.
Figuring out needed supplies was a bit of a hassle, too. On the first day of one of my classes, my professor asked students to pull out their iClickers and I did not have one. Before attending your first class, be sure to check what the necessary materials are. Being over prepared is better than not being prepared at all. The Academic Orientation Program, or AOP, is
supposed to be a session which helps with the transition to MSU. But my experience was not helpful, aside from registering for classes. A lot of information is thrown at you in a short amount of time. A sk ing friends who already attend MSU about classes, supplies you need and general life at MSU will be more beneficial than AOP.
Find where your classes are before the first day. Ask your friends for a tour, or give yourself one. A lot of buildings have a north and south or east and west. I made the mistake of looking for a classroom in North Kedzie when the class was supposed to be in South. Getting lost will happen. It’s okay to be the person with a map. We’ve all been there.
If you are also going to be a commuter student, finding places to park before class starts will also work in your favor. The truth is, I learned more about life at MSU just from attending classes. There is only so much you can do to prepare yourself. Coming to a university with a very large campus and so many students with a variety of backgrounds
seems intimidating at first. Still, being a Spartan has been an amazing experience for me. Applying to be a part of this community full of passion, camaraderie and opportunity was the best decision I ever made. I survived my first semester, and as long as you don’t get caught burning a couch, MSU will be a great experience for you, too.
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Breaking down MSU’s incoming freshmen class By Olivia Dimmer odimmer@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Although official enrollment numbers for this year’s incoming freshman class will not be finalized until the second week of the fall semester, Senior Associate Director in the Office of Admissions Mike Cook said MSU is expecting a slightly smaller class of freshman with a minor jump in ACT scores and GPA. Last year, the Office of Admissions expected 7,850 incoming freshman, but is expecting 7,800 freshman this year. Cook said the Office of Admissions has calculated the average GPA os 2014’s incoming class to be 3.66, which is up from last year’s projection, he said. In addition, freshman had an average ACT score of 26, the same as last year’s. Cook said official numbers regarding the freshman class will be released after Sept. 3, when the open add period for classes ends.
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Many to see day in court this fall
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Multiple suspects in various crimes will face trial and other court proceedings this fall, including three people charged with murders, one charges with multiple counts of sexual assault and another charged in calling in a false bomb threat to Spartan Stadium. Oswald Wilder K nown for allegedly sexually assaulting four East L a nsi ng women, Oswald Scott Wilder, a 26-year-old Vernon, Mich., resident, is still awaiting trial. Wilder admitted to sexually assaulting four women between March 30 and May 16 of 2013. Wilder was scheduled to appear in Ingham County Circuit Court earlier this summer, but his court date was postponed again. Another trial date has yet to be scheduled as of press time. Wilder faces two counts of f i rst- deg ree c r i m inal sexual conduct, two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, one count of unlawful imprisonment and one count of gross indecency between a male and female by a sexually delinquent person. If conv icted, Wilder could face life in prison, as he is being tried as a habitual offender. Police reports obtained
by The State News stated Wilder would often stalk his victims at a local Meijer before attacking them. The use of crack cocaine and heroin also had an inf luence on his sexual assaults, Wilder admitted in court.
Tyrel Bredernitz and Brendan Heim Two of the three people charged in the death of MSU sophomore Dustyn Frolka will likely appear in court this fall. Samantha Grigg, a Saline, Mich., teen, was sentenced to six to 15 years in prison for her involvement in Frolka’s death in late May. Both Bredernitz and Heim are facing felo ny charges in the robbery and death of Frolka, who the pair allegedly beat before he jumped from a moving car, driven by Grigg. After robbing him, the trio left Frolka on I-69 near t he Lansing ex it in Bath Township. Frolka was partially clothed when found by authorities and was reported to be in respiratory distress. He was taken to Sparrow Hospital where he died. As part of her plea deal, Grigg will testify against Tyrel Bredernitz and Brendan Heim, who are still awaiting trial. Bredernitz turned down a plea deal offered to him by prosecutors in Clinton County in June, and Judge Randy Tahvonen rescheduled his pretrial conference for Sept. 8, where he once again will have a final chance to enter a plea.
Ricard Taylor Charged in the death of 35-year-old Ghana native and Rite Aid pharmacist Michael Addo, and wouldbe stepfather of three Jordan Rogers, a 27-year-old Lansing resident, Ricard Taylor will appear in court again on Aug. 26 for his preexamination conference and again on Aug. 29 for his preliminary examination. He was deemed mentally fit to stand trial Aug. 11. Taylor is charged with seven felonies in connection with the two shootings that took place in early May at a Lansing Rite Aid and at a duplex on the 1800 block of Coolidge Road. After allegedly shooting Addo and fleeing from the Rite Aid, Taylor reportedly went back to his duplex on Coolidge and shot his roommate. Taylor was apprehended after a three-hour standoff, which involved an alphabet soup of police departments, some of which include MSU police, Lansing Township police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Taylor, who was unemployed at the time, had previously worked as a security guard for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and was a street performer in East Lansing, who played the drums on Grand River Avenue in front of the Peanut Barrel. Cynthia Spade One of two Lansing residents implicated in the false report of a bomb threat at Spartan Stadium in July, Cynthia Spade waived her right to a preliminary hear-
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Anthony Shearer, right, and Cynthia Spade, left, enter the courtroom for a pretrial conference July 8 in East Lansing's 54B District Court.
ing and awaits a trial. The second suspect implicated in the threat, Spade’s longtime boyfriend Anthony Shearer, will not be charged
in connection to the bomb threat. After the threat was called in, Spartan Stadium was briefly evacuated until
MSU police found the threat to be false. Spade is currently free on a tether, and living with her father.
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Fall renovations include new Landon Hall caf By Sierra Lay slay@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
MSU’s campus is wellknown for two things — its beauty and its size. Campus is constantly in state of change. Whether it’s the ebb and flow of students or colorful changes in the foliage year-round,
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there’s always a visual shift. The buildings on campus go through yearly changes as well. Residential halls, classroom buildings and research facilities alike are frequently updated and renovated throughout the years. MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities project representative Ken Daw-
son said some buildings are renovated based on their position on the justin-time, or JIT, list. The list is designed to keep track of the life of buildings and their components. “We try, at Michigan State, to build a building that lasts 50 years,” Dawson said. “You’ll see roofing projects, and the sum-
mertime is the best time for that.” Campus is seeing many projects slated to be completed by this fall. Classroom buildings and residential halls, though not being entirely rebuilt, are being revamped and renovated to accommodate the demands of the students, staff and faculty occupy-
ing those buildings. “They like to have students stay in the (residence) halls for all four years,” Dawson said. “To do that, you’ve got to give the students what they’re looking for.” With adjustments to the buildings that range from installing air conditioning to a common area to the
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E.L. undergoing redevelopment By Beth Waldon bwaldon@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
The East Lansing City Council recently approved three proposals in regard to redevelopment in East Lansing. At the May 20 City Council meeting, the council approved a request from Caddis Development Group to reconstruct the Trowbridge Plaza at Harrison and Trowbridge Roads . East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas said existing retail space will be remodeled and an apartment building will be built across the parking lot from the plaza. The apartment building will have a number of retail establishments including a coffee shop on the first floor. Lahanas said surrounding fast food restaurants, including Wendy’s and
Tim Horton’s, will remain in business as the project progresses. The residential building will have five floors with 76 apartments. Twelve of the 76 will be studios, eight will be one-bedroom apartments and 56 will be twobedroom apartments. Lahanas said the existing restaurant space on the other side of Wendy’s will become office space once the project is complete. The project is currently under construction. In addition to the Trowbridge Plaza project, Showroom Shine at 248 W. Grand River Ave. is expected to expand upward to host nine residents by fall of 2015. Despite a number of public complaints in regard to crowded parking, the East Lansing City Council approved this request at the August 6 City Coun-
cil meeting. Kincaid Henry Building Group co-founder Ryan Henry said now that the request has been approved, the project is expected to begin in mid September or October. Showroom Shine will have three additional floors constructed on top of the existing detail shop. Each floor will have three onebedroom apartments. Showroom Shine President, Owner and Operator Mark Sprinkel said he will offer valet parking to his residents by purchasing nine metered spaces for each of the residents’ cars. Lahanas said this plan could work if employees manage to make the parking system convenient to residents, but several East Lansing residents disagree. “I don’t have a problem with the project,” East Lansing resident Debbie Astrein said at the August
6 City Council meeting. “I’m very concerned about the parking.” Even after hearing complaints from the public, the council voted unanimously in favor of this request. East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris said the owner of this site has met all of the requirements. “I don’t have a reason to deny this proposal,” she said. After an extensive discussion regarding the Park District Planning Area, the East Lansing City Council approved to place the issue on the November ballot for East Lansing residents to vote. If residents choose to vote in favor of the project, three properties located on the west side of downtown East Lansing will be put up for sale. If the properties are sold
to developers, Lahanas said the additional space will most likely be used for commercial, residential and parking purposes. A number of East Lansing residents shared their concerns relating to this project. Several feel that the decision to sell these
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lots is too premature and they would feel more comfortable if the overall plan was more clear. Goddeeris said that the council will work on gaining everyone’s trust by explaining further to residents how everything is expected to be developed. bedroom apartments, although some residents are concerned about parking in the area.
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Renovated athletic facilities include Spartan Stadium, Munn Ice Arena By Meagan Beck mbeck@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
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t’s not unusual for campus to undergo changes during the summer, but the high-profile renovations to Spartan Stadium have been especially popular with students and players alike. T he renovat ions to Spartan Stadium, which occurred to the north end of the stadium and include new locker rooms, a recruiting lounge, media center and training facility, were approved in June 2013 by the Board of Trustees and will be complete before the opening game against Jacksonville State on Aug. 29. The project cost $24 million, and donations were made by Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo, Athletic Director Mark Hollis, former MSU basketball player Magic Johnson and former MSU offensive lineman Flozell Adams. The stadium renovations have been entirely funded by donations and MSU athletics — no taxpayer dollars were used. Adams said in a press conference, he saw making a donation to an important program as a good idea. “Everything being done right now with the locker room, stadium, the program, the university is a big step forward to the direction the university and Coach Dantonio, Hollis and the president need to build
on,” Adams said. Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio said in a statement the donation from Adams for the stadium will impact present and future athletes. “It puts us on par with probably one of the best facilities in the country and this area,” Dantonio said. In a previous State News article, Hollis said the renovations will improve upon what has needed improvement but has been neglected since the 1960s. Fans were given the opportunity to see inside the renovated locker room when Dantonio tweeted pictures from his personal Twitter account on July 22. The photos showed the welcome center, engagement center, entrance to the locker room and the player’s locker room. The entrance to the locker room includes a mural of Dantonio leading his team to the football field behind the words “a Spartans greatest strength is the warrior standing next to him.” Inspiring messages and graphics were all part of the designs for the renovated area of the stadium. Dantonio thanked donators in his tweets for their assistance in the improvements. In two cases, grammar and misspelling are present on signs in the locker room. At the entrance, the phrase “A Spartans Greatest Strength Is The Warrior Standing Next To Him” is missing an apostrophe and on another sign in the locker room, the word “accu-
racy” is misspelled on an inspirational word plaque. In a previous State News article, Board of Trustees member Mitch Lyon expressed the need for the locker room renovations. “It’s like I always say — the Spartan locker room is very Spartan because it has not been renovated… it’s cramped and its dated,” Lyon said. MSU Concessions Manager Alan Wilkinson said concessions also made changes to coincide with the renovations. “Concessions is adding a new cart concept to the north east plaza entrance at Spartan Stadium called Sparty’s Beefsteak,” Wilkinson said. Wilkinson added the stadium changes overall will make for a better experience concessions-wise. “The renovations at the Stadium will most certainly enhance the fan experience with a new concessions location and restroom facilities,” Wilkinson said. This summer, Munn Ic e A r e n a a l s o s aw renovations. “Plans are moving forward with a dramatic renovation to Munn Ice Arena creating a front door to the venue along with amenities for student-athletes and spectators,” Hollis said about the possibility of the renovations in a previous State News article. The Munn Ice Arena project cost $6.5 million and began in October 2013. Upgrades are to be made
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Members of the media are given a tour of the North End Zone of Spartan Stadium as it undergoes construction before the Spring Green and White game on April 26.
to the arena’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and ice making systems. According to the Infrastructure Planning and Facilities project page for Munn Ice Arena, the current ice plant, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are original to the building and ready for replacement. The current HVAC and ice plant systems at the arena are being redesigned to operate year-round instead of nine months out of the year. The ice rink surface is also set to be replaced. Construction at Munn Ice Arena is expected to be finished by the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic school year. In addition to the Spar-
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tan Stadium and Munn Ice Arena renovations, Munn Field also underwent construction. A high band tower, spectator seating, fencing and gates, underground utility work, equipment relocation and site restoration were all a part of the Munn Field project. The javelin pad, which was located on Munn Field, relocated from the east to the west side of the field and the discus cage moved from the north east to south west corner. Construction Administrator for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities Leisa Williams-Swedberg said the Munn Field renovations were necessary. “The existing practice field for the marching band
did not provide a safe environment for them to practice due to uneven surfaces,” Williams-Swedberg said “Temporary structures had to be used for the director’s operation that were also a safety concern.” The Munn Field project cost $1.1 million, including the design and construction, and took place over a span of four months. Williams-Swedberg said the construction began in May and will be substantially finished on Aug. 1. “The turf field is a multi-use facility to meet the needs of the Spartan Marching Band, Recreational Sports and Fitness Services and MSU Athletics,” Williams-Swedberg said.
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Ithaca, Mich., resident Mike Hardman does construction work July 9 on the Midtown Apartments, 3433 E. Michigan Ave. The project, that broke ground October 2013, is set to be completed in early August.
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As soon as students get settled into their apartment or dorm at MSU, it will already be time to start looking into housing arrangements for 2015 and 2016. This process can be stressful for students if they don’t get a head start. Zoology and Spanish senior Mary Jachim chose to live in Cedar Village, at 1000 Village Drive, during her junior year. Cedar Village offers onebedroom apartments for up to two people and two-bedroom apartments for up to four people. Prices range from $420 to $752 per month. Amenities include a fitness center, free tanning, a social lounge, pool tables and a computer lab. Residents also have the option of renting a partially furnished apartment. When deciding whether Cedar Village was the best choice, its convenient location and easy access to her friends influenced Jachim’s decision. “We (Jachim and her roommate) both wanted to live there because our friends lived there,” she said. For her senior year, Jachim chose a different apartment complex that is not as close to campus. “I really like the location because it’s quiet,” she said. In addition to the peaceful atmosphere, Abbott Place Apartments, at 2501 Abbot Road, stood out to Jachim because of the reliable bus system and the pool. Abbott Place offers one, two- and four-bedroom apartments and individual leases with prices ranging from $459 to $854 per month. In addition to a free bus pass and the community pool, Abbott Place offers furnished apartments with a washer and dryer inside each apartment. Other amenities include a fitness center, free tanning, a study lounge, a basketball court and a volleyball court. Just down the road from Abbott Place is Chandler Crossings, at 16789 Chandler Road. Chandler Crossings is divided into three parts: The Landings, The Village and The Club, offering a variety of apartments to students. Cha ndler Crossi ngs
Regional Manager Adam Martin said students can rent one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom apartments and they have the option of getting an individual lease. Prices start at $400 each month per bedroom. Amenities include in-house laundry, indoor and outdoor pools, weight rooms, social lounges, a free CATA bus pass and a theater room. Martin said students will get the best apartments if they start their search at the beginning of the school year. Martin added that the housing fair is October 9th and as soon as that takes place, students start coming to look at apartments. WestPac Campus Communities is currently in the process of building another apartment complex next to Chandler Crossings. The new complex will be called The Rocks at MSU, named after the painted rock on campus. Amenities will be similar to Chandler Crossings and Martin said WestPac Campus Communities is still in the process of establishing pricing. For students who want to live somewhat closer to campus, Abbott Pointe Apart-
ments, at 204 east Pointe Lane, offers one and two bedroom apartments, but all leases must be joint leases. Abbott Pointe Property Manager Kelsey Smith said pricing for the years of 2015 and 2016 is yet to be decided. By the fall of this year, Abbott Pointe will have a brand new club house with a 24-hour fitness center, new hot tub and free tanning for residents, in addition to their pool. Smith said the complex starts leasing in October. “What we do is set up an appointment for them to come in, we would show them the model and hopefully they would sign for the apartment the same day they come in,” Smith said. Smith added not every student signs the lease right away. Some students choose to come back and sign at a later date after talking to their parents or roommates. Smith advises students to start looking as soon as they can. “Looking early gives (students) the best chance at the selection...So they can get exactly what they want and don’t have to settle,” Smith said.
apartment hunting tips Scope out what pads fit your needs
Are you willing to sacrifice amenities for an apartment close to campus? Is a free bus pas a must? How many roommates do you plan on having?
Schedule a tour of the apartment complex
Make sure to bring any roommates (or nosy parents) along with you.
Get an exact quote of how much your rent and utilities will be
Be sure to factor in transportation costs, too. Some complexes offer a free bus pass, but others leave you paying $50 for one. See how much the security
deposit and application fee will cost you.
Try to have all your ducks in a row before you tour an apartment Some complexes will waive security deposits or application fees if you sign a lease right away, and if you know what place is right for you, you could end up getting a deal on your dream apartment.
See if the complex offers individual leases
Individual leases make it so you are only responsible for your room’s portion of the rent. This way, if things don’t go as planned with a roommate, you’re not stuck paying their rent, too.
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fter spending a school year as the acting provost, June Youatt has stepped in to fill the position of full provost after being recommended by President Lou Anna K. Simon. Prior to filling the position as provost, Youatt served as senior associate provost and undergraduate dean. The provost serves as the head administrator and provider of leadership in areas involving Youatt research, matters affecting academic programs and involving outreach among students, faculty and staff members. Youatt sat down with The State News to talk about what her duties as provost include and what she is looking forward to in the upcoming school year. – Meagan Beck, The State News The State News: For the everyday student, can you explain what your duties are?
June Yoatt: My responsibility is all of the academic activity of the entire institution. So I have responsibility of oversight of faculty curriculum and all academic initiatives. TSN: Do you think your time as acting provost will assist you with the transition to full provost?
JY: Yes, absolutely. I know what this academic
year looks like and that makes all the difference because when the students return, it’s like the starter gun goes off and it’s a sprint. I think having gone through an entire academic year I kind of know the pace of that year. You start fast but then, it’s not really a sprint, it’s a long distance run. You have to understand that you have to have the endurance to get through the entire academic year. Knowing the flow of the year is very helpful.
TSN: What is your favorite part of what you do?
JY: I think it’s understanding that every night when I go home, we know something that I didn’t know when I came in in the morning because everyday on this campus there’s another discovery. To be in a place where knowledge is created every single day – where someone discovers or creates or invents, that’s the fun of this job.
TSN: What would you say the hardest part of your job is?
JY: I think it’s balancing the priorities and needs of all of the different colleges. My job is to make decisions that move the university forward but that involves looking across all the colleges, all the disciplines and making the right balance of decisions across all of those. That’s hard. It’s a lot of people, it’s a lot of needs, it’s a lot of great ideas. Trying to decide among all of those great ideas about which ones are unique to MSU, can make MSU the first, the best, the only because everyday what we’re trying to do is make the institution stronger so that the value of the degree is enhanced. TSN: What are you looking forward to most in the upcoming school year?
JY: I’m looking forward to seeing progress on several initiatives that we’ve outlined. One is to
colleges, your admission to your major is at the end of your second year and this would allow students, if they’ve met requirements to begin their major at the end of their first year.
continue to move along activities around student success and assuring student success. Another is an announcement we will make this fall about hiring some additional faculty in key areas where we are needing or have ambitions or aspirations to lead in major research areas. A third is seeing some progress in something I’ve been talking about around the health of campus. I really think that we have an opportunity to both take care of each other, take care of ourselves in ways that we haven’t yet discovered and to really maybe lead the nation in being a healthy campus. TSN: Are there any changes or policies you would like to implement?
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TSN: What do you think students returning this fall should know about what has occurred over the summer?
JY: The most significant one for undergraduate students is that academic governance is going to finish a conversation this year on admission to majors at 28 credits or admit when ready. Now in most
JY: We’ve been able to make some college leadership changes over the summer. Most of them were in progress before students left, but we were able to finish them up. We have a new acting dean in the College of Business, in the College of Arts and Letters. We have a new dean in Communication Arts and Sciences and a new dean in Vet Med. I think four leaderships changes will mean a different perspective in those four colleges and it changes the leadership team in the university, so that’s always interesting to have new ideas.
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How to dress for football By Olivia Dimmer odimmer@statenews.com The State News nn
After purchasing tickets, setting up a tailgating spot and gathering a group of friends for a football game, it’s time to deal with arguably the most important aspect of attending a MSU football game: picking out a killer outfit. Outfits for a football game, on the most basic level, need to be two things — stylish and practical. A fan needs to wear enough green and white to show their pride, but also needs to be comfortable for football game weather.
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When picking out a perfect football outfit, there are a few must-haves every fan should keep in their closet, right beside a commemorative 2014 Rose Bowl plaque, and of course, a framed picture of Connor Cook.
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green (or white) sweatshirt A true fan never has fewer than three green or white Spartan sweatshirts lying around, ready to be worn to a tailgating event or football game. While Spartan spirit wear can sometimes be expensive, it’s worth having one nice Nike hoodie emblazoned with a Spartan helmet when going to events where the dress code is understood to be anything green or white, or both. Spartan Bookstore floor manager Rebecca Crowell said although the bookstore sells many varieties of spirit wear, sweatshirts are by far the most popular. “The hoodies are really popular, obviously in green and white,” she said. “We just got our big shipment in from Nike and it looks very exciting.” A football student section T-shirt Ever y year, students have the chance to vote on which T-shirt they will receive free with the purchase of student section season tickets. Last year, MSU students voted to have a T-shirts emblazoned with “Spartans Stand Together.” Each T-shirt is designed by Nike, and students can pick up their shirt at the Spartan Bookstore inside
the International Center once a design has been decided upon.
Something with “Rose Bowl” on it Clear out your piggy bank and buy yourself a Rose Bowl shirt, hoodie, mug, flag or maybe even some Rose Bowl underwear. Sure, you’ll be hurting later when you barely have enough money to buy food, but having something to remember the glorious Spartan victory over the Wolverines, and everyone else will be worth it. If you want to take remembering the Rose Bowl to the next level, check out the No. 18 Football jersey’s at the Student Book Store, which came as part of the Nike shipment in July, assistant manager Mike Wylie said. W hile the bookstore can’t legally put Connor Cook’s name on the jersey, wearing his number, at the ver y least, will make you feel closer to everyone’s favorite Spartan quarterback. A green and white ponytail holder This may seem like an essential only for girls, but that is certainly not the case. Guys with long luscious locks can join in on the hairdo fun by picking up a green and white ponytail holder at Cam-
pus Corner and other spirit shops. Especially for t hose looking to show of their school pride with the tiniest of details, green and white hair accessories are a must-have.
Spartan helmet temporary face tattoos These things are cheap, fun and can be applied almost any where — although the most popular locations are on the face. If you’re really looking to go all-out, buy a pallet of these bad boys and make yourself a tattoo sleeve of Spartan pride. Keys Besides the obvious reasons, bring your keys to jingle when we’re defending on third down to distract the other team. It may not actually distract whichever team the Spartans are playing, but you don’t want to be left out of all the jingling fun. Comfortable shoes A true fan never sits down during a Spartan football game, and as such, should wear very comfortable shoes.
A student ID While it may seem like a meaningless accessory, you’ll be denied access to the football game if you don’t have your ID. So bring it.
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There are a lot of registered organizations on campus and on August 26, students will have the opportunity to catch most of them, if not all of them, in one place. Sparticipation — MSU’s annual involvement fair which takes place during the larger event Spartan Spectacular — invites students to come and learn more about clubs and organizations on campus. Booths will take over Munn Field from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 and students can expect to see a wide variety of groups at Sparticipation. Last year, Sparticipation was held in Breslin Center because of rain. During the event, which is hosted by the Department of Student Life, clubs
highlight their greatest achievements and attempt to recruit new members. Student Life Assistant Director Rick Shafer said Spartan Spectacular as a whole serves as a bookend experience for students. “It’s important to honor and mark the beginning of a new student’s adventure and time on our campus,” Shafer said. “Part of that is to begin the process of understanding what it means to be a Spartan.” From fraternities and sororities to student groups based on specific interests, there are many opportunities to become involved in a club or organization on campus. Unique clubs such as the MSU Ballroom Dance team, the Herpatology Club and the Sailing Club will also have booths catering to specific student interests. Shafer said Sparticipation is a critical part
of the Spartan Spectacular because it shows students opportunities to be involved in university life outside of class. “ St udent s who a re engaged in university life outside of the classroom tend to have a more satisfactory experience,” Shafer said. “They do better academically, (and) are more likely to graduate, and develop important skills.” MSU Dance Club President Kelly Munzenberger said Sparticipation is a fun event which introduces students, specifically freshmen, to clubs or organizations on campus. “It’s the main place students go to get information about every single different club they might be interested in,” Munzenberger said. The event is also known for all the freebies handed out at the booths. Pens, candy and other assorted knick-knacks are all used
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How to avoid bike theft, and what to do when it happens By Simon Schuster sschuster@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Walking to the bike rack to unlock a bicycle is a routine activity for many students. But on some occasions, instead of a bike, all that greets them is an empty spot on the rack, or worse, a cut lock. It can be a tragic scenario for any student. MSU does have some recourse for student bikes that have gone missing — to an extent. MSU Ordinance requires that all bikes used on campus be regis-
tered. The simple process, on MSU police’s website, can prevent bikes from being stolen or impounded at the end of each semester. The registration can also dissuade would-be thieves, as the bike’s serial number is stored with police. Bikes are impounded by MSU police either for being unregistered, in disrepair or improperly locked, Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter said. MSU ordinance proh ibit s t he loc k i ng of bikes anywhere on cam-
pus “unless it is locked to a bicycle rack or immobilized with a locking device,” ruling out sign posts, stair rails and streetlights. Bikes that are violating ordinance are tagged by the university, Surplus Store Manager Tom March said, then “if the bike is not removed, usually (by) the next week, they actually come through and take all the bikes.” Bikes that are in the way or an eyesore can also be impounded throughout the year, Potter said. Once a bike is impounded, the owner can come
claim the bike within 30 days by listing the bike’s make and model, but if the bike goes unclaimed, it then becomes MSU property, March said. The bike then either goes up for sale or is salvaged at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. If a student’s bike ends up at the Surplus Store, not all hope is lost. “I f someone come s and has proof that a bike is theirs, we’ll generally give it back to them,” March said. “We’re not in the business of taking students’ bikes.”
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If you saw the bike recently, and it was properly locked, then more than likely the bike was stolen. Contact MSU police to report the theft. If you have not seen the bike recently, or it was improperly locked, the bike could have been impounded because of where it was locked or if it was in poor shape. Check the impound lot.
An unregistered bike If it was in good shape, properly locked and there was a lock left behind, there’s a good chance it was stolen. Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter advises locking bikes to a rack with a U-lock through the bike’s frame and rear tire. If the lock wasn’t left behind, the impound lot is a safe bet.
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Going Greek: An insider’s perspective on rush week By Beth Waldon bwaldon@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
With rush being just around the corner, several students will be deciding whether Greek life is for them. Rushing has been known to be a long process — walking from house to house Lucido and deciding which sorority or fraternity is the best fit, but several Greek students say it’s worth it. Sociology senior Gabrielle Lucido rushed her freshman year and she is currently a sister in Sigma Kappa. Lucido said if girls rush in the fall, they don’t have an option of which houses to go through, they’re
required to go through all of them, as opposed to the guys who get to choose. Lucido said living in the house was a very interesting experience. She added it’s the best and worst possible thing to do because living in the sorority house showed her even if she didn’t get along with all the sisters in the house, they were going to be there for her no matter what. Lucido said it’s important to rush because “it gives you a lot of opportunities, it forces you to step out of your boundaries and transition from high school to college,” she said. Pre-Law and journalism junior Sierra Resovsky, who is also a sister in Sigma Kappa, said when she rushed, she tried to find things in common with the girls in each house. “For me what made different houses stand out is if
people were real,” Resovsky said. In explaining the overall rush process, Resovsky said rush spans over two weekResovsky ends and the first step is to meet with the Rho Gamma, which is a sister not affiliated with her chapter. The Rho Gamma helps guide the girls through the rush process. After that, the girls proceed to go in each house, talk to the sisters and find out about the philanthropy. On the final day, each girl receives a bid through mutual selection. Resovsky strongly recommends living in the house because it’s a once in a lifetime experience. She said when she lives in the house, there is always something to do, always someone to
talk to and always someone to hang out with. “It was the best year of my life,” she said. Resovsky advises students who rush this year to “stick it out and just do it,” she said. “Worse comes to worse... You hate it and you drop out.” Resovsky added that being a part of a Greek community opens doors for networking. Being a sister in Sigma Kappa has helped Resovsky connect with thousands alumni. She said if she were to ever meet a fellow sister outside of East Lansing, there will be an immediate bond between them. From a brother’s perspective, applied engineering senior Abi-Sheck Bhowmick, who has been a brother at Psi Upsilon since spring of 2012, said he rushed, but didn’t decide to pledge right away. “I was real skeptical at first, so I wanted to decide
whether the Greek life was for me,” Bhowmick said. After checking out five di f ferent f rater n it ies, Bhowmick finally chose Psi Upsilon, because “I fell for the house and the brothers were down to earth,” he said. Bhow m ic k sa id h i s favorite part about Greek life is Greek week, where there is a week-long festival of events Bhowmick and dancing held at Breslin Center. For t hose who a re unsure if Greek life is a good fit, Bhowmick recommends trying it out anyway. “It’s worth a shot, but (it’s) not for everyone,” Bhowmick said. “Regardless, one should give it a shot and find out.”
Rush Week What it is
Rush week is the formal process by which Greek sororities and fraternities recruit new members. While rushing for a sorority is much more strictly organized and rigorous, fraternities have smaller, more intimate rush week activities as well.
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Women interested in rushing a sorority will have to sign up online and pay a fee before rush week begins.
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New establishments open doors in East Lansing over summer Staff Reports news@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Multiple new eateries popped up around campus this year, each offering new and unique treats for students. Additionally, stores and clothing shops were added to East Lansing and the surrounding areas. Le Bon Macaron L e Bon Maca ron, a bake shop formerly located inside A Piece O’ Cake bakery, set out on its own this summer to open a location closer to campus.
Le Bon Macaron owner Kelly Toland said in a previous interview with The State News the bake shop is slated to open near the end of August. Le Bon Macaron was started around five years ago by Toland and her parents, John and Wendy Kobus, as part of A Piece O’ Cake bakery. The new location will be in East Lansing at 1133 E. Grand River Ave. next to Bell’s Greek Pizza. L e Bon Maca ron is k nown for Frenchst yle macarons, small mering ue-based pastries of ten filled with
buttercream. “Our macarons are for everyone, but MSU students have particularly been avid clients of Le Bon Macaron, which is why we chose a location closer to campus to accommodate the students, as well as the rest of our clients,” Toland said. Le Bon Macaron offers macarons in a variety of flavors, including margarita, chocolate, honey and raspberry. Sweet Lorraines Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez Sweet Lorraine’s will be located on Grand River
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think the campus will be good for delivery.” The Black Cat Bistro The Black Cat Bistro, described by Executive chef and MSU alumnus Jose Romero as “contemporary American,” is located on the corner of Abbot Road and Albert Avenue. Some of the more popular items have been their crab cakes and “chicken lollipops,” which are fullsized drumsticks. The restaurant can seat up to 100 visitors and was designed to have a relaxing atmosphere for guests coming from the theater or someone hoping to enjoy a quick appetizer. Visitors can also eat their meal on the restaurant’s patio when the weather permits, with a small fountain in view du r i ng c a sua l di n ner conversation. “I think we have a hip, modern vibe with some amazing dishes,” general manager and MSU alumnus Tony Philip said in a previous interview with T he State News. “You can come in, relax, have great food and great wine and just hang out. It’s not too loud and you can easily just have conversation with someone.” Ramirez owns seventeen other properties, including Dublin Square on Abbot Road and Los
Tres Amigos. The Black Cat Bistro is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. Forever 21 Forever 21 moved from a space between Express and Bath & Body Works to a larger space in between Kay Jewelers and restaurant Bravo! Cucina Italiana within Eastwood Towne Center this summer. Forever 21 manager Katie Love said she was told in February the store was moving locations to a larger location because the previous location felt too cramped with all the clothes Forever 21 offers. Love said many customers have already expressed how pleased they are with the new location. “People love the new atmosphere ... there are so many more chances to have great displays,” Love said in a previous interview with The State News. International relations and finance junior Haja Fofanah said having a larger Forever 21 means a bigger selection of products and a better overall shopping experience. “We would see things (at Twelve Oaks Mall) or online that we would want and it never came here (in Lansing),” Fofanah said. Sociology junior Deayra Hall said she prefers the new location over the cramped atmosphere of the previous store. “(The old location) was too congested. It made you not even want to shop,” Hall said. Sephora In addition to Forever 21’s renovation, cosmetic store Sephora, located between Justice and JoS. A. Bank, held its grand opening on June 6. Communications senior Kimberly Allen said she is excited for what Sephora is bringing to Eastwood Towne Center. “There’s a lot of makeup that is unique to this store in the area,” Allen said in a previous interview with The State News. Apple Store In the near future, an Apple Store is expected to open in the shopping center. The Apple Store has obtained a building permit and is anticipated to open in the space between Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret. There is no set date for the grand opening yet.
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Abiding by the rules and regulations of football tailgating THE STATE NEWS nn
It’s what alumni reflect on with nostalgia, and return to campus to relive. It’s what many current students look forward to most when they flood back into East Lansing at the first subtle signs of fall. It’s what fosters the Spartan camaraderie, in which a “go green” will never go unanswered with a “go white.” It’s tailgate season. Fall, football, family, friends, food and fun — what could be better? All of that in a safe and amenable environment, MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothianTaylor said. MSU has adopted a comprehensive list of rules and regulations to keep skirmishes and issues to a minimum as Spartans young and old root for their football team.
McGlothian-Taylor said in an email tailgating is restricted to certain areas and times. Tailgating is permitted in all public parking lots, but parking on grass surfaces is restricted to designated areas south of the Red Cedar river for environmental health reasons. The designated tailgate lots open at 7 a.m. for noon or 1 p.m. kickoffs, 9 a.m. for 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. kickoffs and 1 p.m. for evening kickoffs, McGlothian-Taylor said. Lots open at 3:30 p.m. for Friday night games. “Early arriving fans will be turned away and not allowed to line up in roadways,” McGlothian-Taylor emphasized. Tents no larger than 10 ft. by 10 ft. are permitted but may not be set up prior to the official lot opening times, McGlothian-Taylor said, and no drinking game structures or paraphernalia are permitted.
Though enforcement of MSU’s ordinance banning alcohol on campus is suspended for those of legal drinking age during the hours allotted to tailgating, Munn Field remains an alcohol-free parking area, as well as pedestrian areas immediately adjacent to Spartan Stadium and all public areas of campus buildings. Persons found in possession of alcohol in these areas will be ticketed and ejected. McGlothian-Taylor said there is a larger police presence during tailgates. “MSU Police Police Officers, Ingham County Sheriff Deputies, East Lansing PD and MSP assist our department on football game days,” she said. “We also employ over 150 Special Event Security employees.” Tailgaters can choose from general admission lots, and pay a fee — ranging from $10 to $40 depend-
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Using online resources to know your professor Professors, like shoes, come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are bright, some are dull. Some are uplifting, and some are down-to-earth. Some you enjoy immensely, and others you can’t help but fall asleep during the class. MSU is an enormous university full of all different kinds of professors, ranking in quality from Old Navy dollar-flip-flops to Louboutins. The reality is, you’re going to have professors you don’t agree with, professors who don’t like you, who don’t have a teaching style you’re comfortable with and, sometimes, don’t even teach at all and let their teaching assistants handle all the dirty work. To ensure that you get only the best professors, utilize the Internet. Koofers is your best friend from here until your
graduation day. Koofers is a website where students can contribute class and professor ratings and reviews, class notes, flashcards and, for some classes, practice exams that replicate that professor’s given exam, all in one spot. The website is not perfect, however. There will be classes and professors that have no ratings or reviews, or just one review saying “this class sucks, don’t take it” without any explanation. Another website, RateMyProfessors.com, has 1,362 MSU professors rated for clarity, easiness, helpfulness, interest level, use of textbooks in the class and hotness — which, fortunately, is not included in the professors’ overall final rating. Just because there’s no one to tell you if a class is good or not doesn’t mean
you should drop the class — the professor might be new this year so no one has had an opportunity to review them. staff writer
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It’s important to remember to take the ratings you see on Koofers with a grain of salt. There is no such thing as a universally-loved professor or a class that everybody enjoys, so even if a professor has negative reviews on this website you could end up enjoying the class anyway. There will be reviews
for the professors of most low-level classes, as well as exams and class notes. Since the website is entirely student contribution, larger, required classes are much more likely to have content on them. Any of the required IAH, ISS, ISP or ISB classes and most math classes are likely to have something useful on Koofers. The system fails, however, with classes that are run by TAs — and yes, there are lots of those kinds of classes. Most professors are employed by MSU to do research, not just teach, so some professors opt to employ teaching assistants, or TAs, to run their class sections or recitations. In t hose sit uat ions, there is almost no way to know what a TA is going to be like. I walked in to my MTH 124 class my first semester and had a
TA that was the spitting image of Slash from Guns N’ Roses, minus the hat. Most TAs are graduate students, so they haven’t had much time to refine their teaching style. But you’ll f ind that many of them do care about their students and will take the time to help you, if you ask for it. If there’s nothing to be found online about a professor or TA, you can take to one of the many MSU Facebook groups and ask if anyone has had the professor you’re concerned about. There is also a time period after classes start where you can change your schedule, in case you decide that the professor isn’t right for you. For most classes, the last day to sign up for a class or switch is September 3, a week after the fall semester begins.
Professor review websites Koofers Koofers.com is one of the more widely-used professor rating websites at MSU. Koofers shows the average grades of the students who previously took the class, and sometimes includes tests from prior semesters submitted by students.
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Campus resources help keep bikes in working condition By Simon Schuster sschuster@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
For many MSU students who hail from comfortable suburban neighborhoods, biking to class is the first time they’ve utilized a bike as their primary means of getting around. Bikes can be a trusty method of transportation in town and on campus, and, with a little attention, can be a long-lasting companion. In winter, take it inside The easiest way to keep a bike from disrepair, local bike shop employees agreed, was to keep it inside for the winter. Evergreen Cycles and Repair mechanic Matt Mueller sees students bring in bikes that have sat outside all winter in snow drifts and below-zero temperatures. “Kids just bring in their bike off the bike rack after
sitting outside all semester,” Mueller said. “(They say) ‘oh yeah, all this stuff is wrong with my bike,’ and it’s not worth fixing.” Potter estimated about three-fourths of all on-campus dorms have indoor bike rooms where students can store their bikes during the winter. The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center also offers storage for students who need a place to keep their bike. Like anything with wheels that’s exposed to the harsh Michigan seasons, bicycles require periodic maintenance to keep them in running order. Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter summed up the most rudimentary and important maintenance in two words — air and oil. Keep the chain and gears well-oiled Potter recommends oiling a bicycle chain monthly,
to keep the parts free from the rust that can lock up a bicycle’s drivetrain in wet weather. Additionally, Evergreen Cycles and Repair has two repair stands and lubricant for locals to use for bike maintenance, free of charge. “Anyone’s allowed to come in and lube their chain, and any of our products and tools,” Mueller said. “Anything we have on the back two stands are for customers’ use at no charge.” Keep the tires inflated Keeping air in bicycles tires is an easy and costfree measure, Potter said. “Keeping your tires inflated, it makes it easier to ride, and you don’t get as many flats,” Potter said. “Most of the flats we see here are just because people don’t inflate their tires and then they get down so low that they get pinch flats. It’s a very easy and free thing to avoid.”
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Then-education junior Ryan Erxleben replaces the crank on a bike Nov. 18, 2013, at the MSU Bikes Service Center. The bike needed repair after the rider was hit by a turning car on the north side of campus.
On campus, there are a number of places students can go to keep their tires full of air.
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At msu, tailgate season plays big part in alumni, student celebration By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
With the MSU football season right around the corner, Spartan fans young and old sound off on their favorite aspects of tailgating at MSU and on their excitement for this season’s tailgating festivities. Coming off the heels of a Rose Bowl victory and a Big Ten Championship title grab, this football season has fans riled up, which makes for great tailgating, psychology junior Lauryn Cummings said. Tailgating at MSU is rife with celebrations of the green and white, and the energy and excitement there is unrivaled, Cummings said. “It’s like nothing you can really explain,” Cummings said. “It’s really fun, it’s full
of school spirit, it’s exciting. I love how, walking anywhere, everyone’s always chanting “Go Green!” Just the school spirit — you can’t find that anywhere else.” After a long summer, Cummings said, tailgating is a great way to kick off the school year and meet up with friends. Dearborn resident Donnell Cargill, who is starting his freshman year at MSU in the fall, said he’s excited for tailgating because it’s an introduction into the social activities around campus, and it’s one that isn’t limited to only underclassmen. MSU Alumni Association Director of Membership and Marketing Maria Giggy said her favorite aspect of MSU tailgating is watching the football team and the MSU Spartan Marching Band enter the stadium. With all the cheering that
occurs during the marching in, “the atmosphere is just unparalleled,” she said. “If you’ve never seen that, that should be on your football bucket list,” Giggy said. Giggy said the people who attend MSU tailgating not only make it a cordial and friendly place, but also an energetic place full of school spirit. “The atmosphere on campus is very, very energetic and very spirit filled,” she said. “You know there are tailgating opportunities all over campus, and all of them have a different feel to them. But no matter where you go it’s very energetic and a very fun atmosphere.” MSU alumnus Bruce Johnson said tailgating at MSU has changed since his undergraduate studies in the late-70s. Back then, he said, parking was free
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What your date spot says about you By Sheena Marvin smarvin@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS
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College, if nothing else, is a place to meet people. Odds are on a campus of more than 40,000 students, there will definitely be a few people students will want to get to know better. Some, not so much. Usually the price of the date and the venue shows how much the date, and consequently the relationship, is valued.
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Practicing safe sex, utilizing resources on campus THE STATE NEWS nn
In middle school, sexual education is introduced and it is a topic a lot of kids feel awkward talking about. When coming to college, sexual education and practicing safe sex becomes more of a serious matter when the pressure to be sexually active is all around. Casual sex is just that, casual – and definitely not uncommon among college students. Olin Health Center’s website claims 47 percent of MSU students reported having one sexual partner in 2013. However, t here a re many aspects of sexual health to be aware of when choosing to be sexually active. Planned Parent hood
in Lansing offers birth control, walk-in sexually transmitted infection, or STI, and sexually transmitted diseases, or STD, testing and other services. Planned Parent hood Education Manager Valarie Arington said the STI express testing is easy for college students looking to be tested. “STIs are really common and they can happen to anyone, they don’t discriminate,” Arington said. Arington said if a student is planning to hookup with someone, having a discussion with a sexual partner about condom or contraceptive use is important. “ W hen it comes to being safe with your sexual health, it’s important to plan ahead,” Arington said. In the situation where a student may think they are pregnant, there are clin-
ics available to students where they can receive free pregnancy tests or assistance with matters concerning reproductive health. Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing in East Lansing offers free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds but they are not a medical facility and do not offer birth control or assistance with STIs or STDs. Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing Counselor Beth Krasovec said the STD and STI rate is high and among 18 to 25-yearolds, it is the highest. Krasovec added there is only one real way to avoid a pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases and infections. “There’s always a risk of a preg nanc y when you’re sexually active,” Krasovec said. “The only way to avoid the risk is abstinence.”
Planned Parenthood in Lansing also offers pregnancy testing and the option to have an abortion. In collaboration with Olin Health Center, the Residence Halls Association funds the program “condom con ne c t ion” which provides condoms to students in the halls and at Olin Health Center. C om mu n it y H e a lt h Associate at Olin Health Center Erica Phillipich said when going out to parties during Welcome Week, there can be unintended consequences when not practicing safe sex. “(Students) can do the same things that they would any other time of the year- go out with friends you know and trust, decide on how you are going to protect yourself ahead of time if you plan on having sex, and make a plan to get home safe,” Phillipich said.
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What do the Spartan Dischords do? We market ourselves as a fine blend of harmony and humor. During our performances we sing anything John Mayer to mash-ups of Miley Cyrus. We perform for different age groups, so we need to have a variety of styles. We tell jokes and through our humor we get the audience involved and entertained.
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Then-Public Relations senior Lennon Kyriakoza performs with a capella group the Spartan Dischords during Relay for Life on March 28 at Breslin Center. The groups showed off both their singing and dancing skills.
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partan Dischords President Bobby Lundquist and the members of his group have travelled around the region, performing for varied audiences. Although the group is serious and dedicated to their craft, Lundquist said humor, fun and friendship play big roles in the dischords. – Sierra Lay, The State News
What atmosphere does the group promote, within itself and throughout the MSU community? I would say that off the stage, we really are best friends for the most part. We’re like a fraternity. We hang out outside of practice. Interacting with them outside the practice is vital for the group because otherwise we wouldn’t be able to connect and entertain the audience like we do. When you’re performing you need to know that the guy next to you has your
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back and you have theirs. Why did you join the group? For me, I came from a high school where I knew about the Spartan Dischords before I graduated. A guy from the group reached out to me and said hey, this group will change your life. I saw them perform and I was like, ‘Yeah, I need to join, this group is sweet.’ I think that’s important for any freshman, is coming up with a way to make a solid group of friends and it’s a great alternative to greek life.
How do you involve the community, in general and at the events? During the event, we get them involved by making them laugh. They’re being entertained rather than just listening to music. In my freshman year, we performed at the Potter Park Zoo. In terms of involving the community, we perform gigs all across the middle of the state. We move around
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quite a bit, we’re not just limited to East Lansing. What makes you continue to be a part of the group? Every practice is different. I’ve chosen to live with (Dischords members) for two years. The friendships are important. I’ve also always had a desire for leadership. I’ve learned a lot from being in the group.
Per week, how much time and effort is involved for group members? We practice for about three hours a week. Outside of that, we have all those gigs. It could be anywhere from 3 to 10 to 12 hours a week. You get out of the group what you put in. How can people join the group? We’re doing all of our recruiting right now as group and we have our auditions the first week of school, August 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the Music Practice Building.
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Staying healthy despite stress, class By Sheena Marvin smarvin@statenews.com The State News nn
Bet ween heading to class, hanging out with f r iends, st udy i ng for exams, and maybe even balancing a part time job, many students have difficulty allotting time for personal health. Stress less “ T he biggest healt h
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issue impacting students at MSU is stress.” MSU Student Health Center Communications Manager Kathi Braunlich said. “In fact, 69 percent of students experienced it last year and one in four reported that it seriously impacted their academic performance.” While having stress in a student’s life is normal and most often unavoidable, being stressed is
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something a student can control. Regular exercise can help reduce stress and give you more energy naturally. The American College of Sports and Medicine recommends 30 minutes of moderate cardio per day. MSU has the facilities to accommodate almost every activity and to fit into busy schedules. I M Spor t s-West, I M Sports-East, and IM Circle are fitness resources, with a variety of different ways to stay active. For a membership fee of $125 a semester, students can work out at the fitness center, join any group exercise class, and have access to the outdoor pool. O t he r me mb e r sh ip s are also offered at cheaper rates for students who don’t need the added support of group activities.
For $85, students can just use the fitness centers on campus. MSU student Gabriel Deleon encourages other students to be active in group exercise classes. “Tr y new clubs, new classes, and get involved” Deleon said.“Being stuck in your dorm all the time is really depressing, joining new things and meet new people.” If that doesn’t fit the budget, fear not. There are plenty of low-cost and free options available. Residence halls in every neighborhood have fitness rooms available for use. At scheduled times, instructors from IM Sports teach group sessions free of charge in the residence hall fitness centers. These sessions can be anything from yoga to Zumba. Between the classes, facilities, club spor ts,
and student organizations there are plenty of options to find something to enjoy.
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Get some sleep In college the average sleep schedule is, more often than not, far from ideal. Getting more sleep can help your mind refocus, recharge, and re-balance. Can mean any t hing from a quick power nap, a night when you go to bed early, or even maintaining a regular sleep schedule.
Prevent Illness Colds and the flu spread like wildfires in the confined spaces of dorms. Since students are sharing their rooms and bathrooms illness can be transferred easily. Even the healthiest students typically succumb to the occasional cold or flu virus. The flu can possibly keep you in bed a few days. Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to avoid dealing with the f lu. Flu shots are available right on campus as the Olin Health Center. Additionally, students who need to v isit the health center can call a courtesy van to pick them up from any on campus location.
Have a balanced diet Fruits and veggies are great sources for nutrients to strengthening the immune system. MSU campus cafeterias pride themselves on having a variety of healthy c hoice s av a i lable for students. T he y pr ov ide mea l options for ever y diet
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ob Hoffman, the public relations manager at Wharton Center and MSU alumnus, has spent 14 years working with the abundance of entertainment brought to MSU’s campus each season. While his days are typically spent working with the media and organizing show information, Hoffman Hoffman has also been wined and dined by Broadway producers in New York and has driven stars around the city to make them comfortable and show them around. And, in a way, the beginning of Hoffman’s Wharton Center career path was unexpected even to himself. – Casey Holland, The State News The State News: How did you get involved in working with the Wharton Center? Bob Hoffman: I was an anchor with WLNS TV 6 (Lansing) at the time — that was about 14 years ago. I did a lot of entertainment stories with them and a lot of stories with Wharton. Their publicist was leaving after finding another job, and I
knew the executive director. He said he wanted to hire me. I never thought about that kind of job. I was a morning anchor and always getting up early and my friends were going out until late. I thought about it and ended up taking the job ... I get to go to New York every year for our Broadway shows and
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get wined and dined by producers, because every show that comes here I have to see, and they’ll tell me about it and sell me on it. It’s thrilling, I get to travel to places, like L.A. or Boston, and work with great, talented people. I feel so lucky.
What are some challenges that come with a job like this? Well, we have to book the whole season ahead of time for the brochure, and we’re consistently adding to the season. It’s really about trying to keep up with everything and make sure the information is perfect. Who was one of the most memorable people you’ve been able to meet through your job? Tony Bennett is such a nice man. He’s very kind and very sweet. Typically it’s the A-list
celebrities who are just generous and wonderful and great. It’s the D-list actors who just recently were found can be a little stuck on themselves, but I’ve never had a real problem with anyone.
If someone wanted to get a job like yours, what would you suggest they do? Internships are important, as are building connections. For me it was being involved with the media, and liking entertainment, and knowing the executive director at Wharton for being brought on. I always tell students to get internships in what they think they like, because that’s going to be their life. Some are in New York right now, working in marketing and stuff like that. That’s really exciting for me. I love my job, I really
do, and I’m so genuine when I say that. I don’t know if people realize what a treasure the Wharton Center really is. I know I
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rving Ronk, co-owner and marketing team member of Fusion Shows, has been a key component in bringing musical talent to Lansing since founding the company in 2008. His company has put on more than 1,000 shows in the last five years. He has been hired to do Internet marketing and tour managing for various bands. Artists he has worked with include Dashboard Confessional, New Politics and Motion City Soundtrack. – Sierra Lay, The State News
The State News: What do you aim for when you bring shows to East Lansing? Irving Ronk: We normally look at stuff that will resonate with students and the community and the people in town at the time. We look for stuff that will be profitable and cool — what people will want to come to. Most of all we look for stuff that’s just good. We look for people that
are talented and great to see, people who put on a good show. There’s a variety of factors.
What types of acts have been popular over the last few years? It’s really all over the place. Lansing has a really diverse community. Part of that is the university here, but there are so many different people with different tastes. Alternative stuff has
been doing really well. Hip hop has been doing really well. Electronic has been great. Indie and folk stuff — it’s been all over the place. It’s a good thing for Michigan to have such diversity.
How does booking shows for a college city differ from booking shows in other cities? I think the major difference is just in the summer we’re a little more picky and choosy
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than in the fall, winter and spring. We also take a little more risk and we try new things knowing there’s a bigger population in town and more people to check something out. Knowing there’s young 20-yearolds and older teens who will check stuff out and buy tickets lets us take chances with shows. It’s nice knowing there’s an influx of people in town who might be interested in different shows.
What are you planning for the next year? Obviously we’re probably going to continue the amount of stuff we’re already doing — lots of different genres all over the state of Michigan. We’re going to continue to build the diversity of the music scene in the state of Michigan. We’re going to start doing more country in Michigan and that’s a new scene in our company. We’re kind of founded on the rock and punk and alternative genres, and we’ve been trying to change that over the last few years. Locally, we’re looking to get a more diverse line up of shows in town. We’re lucky to have Mac’s and The Loft, which are really flexible as far as genres go. What are some memorable moments from the shows you’ve booked? Some of the most memorable moments we’ve had have definitely been in Lansing. Two years ago, we had Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at Mac’s Bar before they blew up. In this last year, we’ve done three Lindsey Stirling shows; those were good. If someone were interested in starting a career like yours, what would they have to do? Working your way up is definitely the best route to getting into the music industry. There’s lots of ways to get into the music industry. It takes a lot of luck and a lot of hard work. How long have you been doing this and why? I started doing this in 2006, so eight years. The market opened up and the company has just grown over eight years to be what it is today.
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Keep your hairstyle in check with local barbers, salons By Sierra Lay slay@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Going away to college can mean leaving behind friends, your hometown, old hangouts — and even your hair stylist. Throughout Lansing and East Lansing, there are many spots to get the haircut to welcome in your college career. From trendy to classic, there’s a shop for every person, budget and look.
1. Great Clips Hair Cut Salon
Great Clips offers hair services for low prices at a convenient location on Grand River Avenue. The salon offers an online check-in service, which subtracts from their already accelerated appointments. This salon can offer students and residents a quick haircut without taking a chunk out of their wallets or leaving campus.
2. Grand River Barber Company
4. Another Look Hair Institute
Located on Grand River Avenue, this barber shop specializes in men. Owner Grant Foley said they offer a younger crew of barbers with the knowledge and ability to give male students the style they want. They offer a student discount Monday through Wednesday every week — a $12 hair cut. “We really excel in fades and tapers and all the straight razor line up that true men’s barber shops do,” Foley said.
Another Look is located in Lansing and is a full-service salon. They offer hair replacement for men, women and children. Manager Karl Rodgers said the salon is a “one stop” destination for students and residents. “All services are provided in a private room,” Rodgers said. “We have a young stylist who does the hottest trends.”
3. Douglas J. Aveda Institute
Aveda puts cosmetology students into their field by making the salon their classroom. The full-service spa and salon allows the learning stylists to get real experience by servicing clients themselves, with teachers nearby, checking in periodically. Located on Grand River Avenue.
5. Blades Hair Studio
Blades Hair Studio is located on M.A.C. Avenue and specializes in haircuts and hair color. Owner Timothy Monet said although the salon does not offer student discounts, the work speaks for itself. He said “hair makes the man or woman” and it’s not just haircuts they provide. “We work very hard to inform our clients about their hair,” Monet said.
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East Lansing resident and shop owner Grant Foley trims the hair of then-human biology sophomore David Cassavar on Jan. 21, at Grand River Barber Company.
6. Essex Hair Design Essex Hair Design is a unique full-service hair salon
and day spa. Located on Hagadorn Road in East Lansing, the salon offers various kinds of services and treat-
ments. Their services include haircuts, nail services, massages, facials and makeup, along with many others.
RELIGIOUS GUIDE Look for this directory in the paper every Thursday and online at: www.statenews.com/religious Ascension Lutheran Church 2780 Haslett Rd., E. Lansing Between Hagadorn & Park Lake Rds. (517) 337-9703 Sunday Worship: 10am Sunday School: 9am Adult Bible Study: 9am ascensioneastlansing.org
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek 1924 Coolidge Road East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-3570 www.shaareyzedek.com Friday Evenings: 7:30 Shabbat Evening Service (Reform) Saturday Mornings: 9:00 Shabbat Morning Service (Conservative) Edgewood United Church, UCC 469 N. Hagadorn East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-8693 Sunday: 10am LGBTQ Celebrating, Justice and Peace Congregation www.edgewood.org First Baptist Church of Okemos 4684 Marsh Road Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-2830 www.fbcokemos.org Worship Celebration - Sundays at 10:45am Greater Lansing Church of Christ 310 N. Hagadorn Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 898-3600 Sunday Worship: 8:45am Sunday Bible Study: 10:15am Sunday Evening: Small Group Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.greaterlansingcoc.org Hillel Jewish Student Center 360 Charles St., E. Lansing (517) 332-1916 Friday Night Services: 6pm, Dinner: 7pm September - April
Little Flock Christian Fellowship A Non-Denominational- Evagelical Church MSU Alumni Chapel (Basement Hall) Sunday Worship Service: 10am-12 Noon. Participatory Singing and Worship, Communion (Lord’s Table), and Bible Lesson. Fellowship Lunch after the service Weekly Bibly Studies & Students’ Meetings. littleflock.msu@gmail.com littleflock@hotmail.com www.littleflock.org Martin Luther Chapel 444 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-0778 martinlutherchapel.org Sunday: 9:30am & 7:00pm “Wednesday ON FIRE” resumes Aug. 27 Mini-bus pick-up on campus (Fall/Spring) One Community–Lutheran (ELCA)/ Episcopal (TEC) Campus Ministry 1020 South Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-2559 www.facebook.com/onecommunitymsu Wednesdays: On campus Student Worship 7:00pm (MSU Alumni Chapel) Sundays: 8:30, 10:45am (at University Lutheran Church) Sundays: 8:00, 10:00am (at All Saints Episcopal Church Peoples Church 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-6264 www.peoples-evolution.org Sunday Worship: 10:30am Tuesday: Love Life: 7-9pm Wednesday: Dinner at 5:30pm, Journey at 6:30 Quan Am Buddhist Temple, MSU Meditation Center 1840 N. College Road Mason, MI 48854 (517) 853-1675 (517) 347-1655 www.quanamtemple.org 7-8:30pm Every Thursday Red Cedar Friends Meeting 1400 Turner St. Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 371-1047 redcedarfriends.org Sunday Worship: 9:00 am, 10:30 am
St. John Catholic Church and Student Center 327 M.A.C. Ave., E. Lansing (517) 337-9778 Sunday: 8:10am, 12pm, 7pm www.stjohnmsu.org Trinity Church 3355 Dunckel Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 272-3820 Saturday: 6pm Sunday: 9:15 am, 11am http://trinitywired.com College/Young Adult Service Sundays at 11am in the Student Auditorium Unity Spiritual Renaissance 230 S. Holmes St. Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-2360 or (517) 505-1261 Sunday: 10:30am Wednesday: 6:30pm meditation Office: Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:00 University Baptist Church 4608 South Hagadorn Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-4144 www.ubcel.org 10 AM Worship service Balancing Your College Life Workshop: 5:00-7:30 PM University Christian Church 310 N. Hagadorn Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-5193 universitychristianwired.com Sunday: 11:15 am Sunday Bible Study: 10:15 am University United Methodist Church MSU Wesley 1120 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-7030 universitychurchhome.org msuwesley.org Sunday: 10:30am 9:00am Garden Service in the summer TGIT: 8:00pm Thursdays Sept. - April Weis Lutheran Campus Ministry 704 Abbott Road East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 580-3744 www.msu.edu/~weisluth 6:00pm Saturday
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Where to go when electronics break By Olivia Dimmer odimmer@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
When electronics are dropped, damaged or otherwise in need of repair, it can seem similar to being cut off from the world. Luckily, MSU and businesses in East Lansing offer repair services to computers and iPhones. In addition to selling a variety of computers and tablets, the MSU Computer Store is also licensed to repair Apple, Dell and Lenovo products. Diane Mills, with MSU IT services communications, said while hard drive repair is one of the most requested services at the computer store, students can also have free diagnostic done to find any problems with their computer. Additionally, students who need help download-
ing software or an application, or just need help figuring out their computer, can find it at the MSU Computer Store. “The business of the university is education,” Mills said. “We’re happy to help with that in any way we can.” Mills also said the MSU Computer Store only services MSU affiliates, and cannot do repairs for anyone who is not a faculty member or student. While the MSU Computer Store can handle repairs on computers, an East Lansing business near campus is equipped to handle pocket-sized problems. Genius Phone Repair, located on Grand River Avenue, specializes in iPhone repair. Store Manager Jayson Vanderspel said 90 percent of what the store does is replace cracked iPhone screens, specifically the
iPhone 5, which he said was “the most popular right now.” The store can also repair other problems associated with the iPhone 5 and many tablets. Vanderspel said a screen replacement for an iPhone 5 can often be done in two hours or less, and is more convenient for students than having to send in their phone for a refurbished one, losing all phone data in the process. “Most times what we charge will be cheaper than the phone insurance deductible,” he said. Va n d e r s p e l a d d e d that although the screen replacement on an iPhone 5 usually costs around $120, sometimes manufacturers will pay the phone repair center for broken screen parts if they are still in working order. He said this payment, which is passed on to the cus-
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From left Grand Rapids, Mich., resident Kent Yokom helps Mason, Mich., resident Wolfgang O’Conner with a phone problem July 25, at Genius Phone Repair.
tomer as a discount, can range anywhere from $10 to $100 depending on the device. “With everyone being
so dependent on devices, many times we can have a phone repaired within or under time it takes for them to go to class
and come back,” Vanderspel said. “Warranties or ordering another phone takes anywhere from 24 hours up to a few weeks.”
AGAINST THE OFFICE FOR INCLUSION, THE OFFICE OF THE TITLE IX COORDINATOR, WELCOMES YOU TO CAMPUS AND WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT MSU IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE, AND STALKING HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. MSU BELIEVES THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT.
You have participated in the SAFE e-Learning video, you will participate in SARV, a peer-led educational session on campus, and you will see the campaign against sexual assault across campus. If you are interested in finding out more about ways to support the building of a safer, more inclusive, and welcoming community for all, ways to help you connect with respect as a member of the diverse and inclusive Spartan community.
Title IX prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual assault.
MSU’s Title IX Coordinator: Paulette Granberry Russell 517-353-3922 www.inclusion.msu.edu
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Sleepy? Here’s where you shouldn’t nap on campus By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Running from class to class all day with only brief breathers between c a n be e x haust i ng. Although taking cat naps on campus, whether accidental or not, can recharge the batteries, there are a few places and times when one shouldn’t. During finals week at the MSU Main Library some students succumb to tired eyes and literally hit the books by napping on them, MSU Library Public Services Division Assistant Director Terri Miller said. “Usually the time when students are sleeping in the library is during finals,” Miller said. “I’m thinking of all the funny times when we had to wake up sleeping students.” Although library work-
ers won’t kick napping students out, “if they fall asleep for 10 hours in the library, their stuff may not be there (when they wake),” Miller said. “The librar y is generally a safe place, but there are thefts, so people should keep an eye on their things,” Miller said. For those squeezing in a nap at the library, Miller suggested placing all valuables inside a backpack and using it as a pillow. Another less desirable nap spot isn’t so because of thefts, but instead because of noise levels. When basketball season is in full swing, many students take to the Izzone to cheer the Spartans on — but nappers beware, the Izzone is “the largest and most intimidating student section in college basketball,” according to the MSU Association of Future Alumni’s Izzone FAQs.
With “over 3,000 dedicated members” chanting and cheering, the Izzone isn’t an ideal nap-zone. After a long day of classes, cruising home aboard a Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, bus would seem the ideal space for a power nap, but CATA Director of Marketing Laurie Robison said it’s problematic for several reasons. A long w it h missing the campus sights, Robison said napping passengers also might miss their stops, if they sleep through the cord-pulling procedure. Robison said she isn’t aware of any thefts happening to an unsuspecting napper, but she said freshly-awakened passengers could be among those who forget their belongings on the bus. “Each semester there are countless reports of pas-
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sengers — whether napping or simply not paying attention — inadvertently leaving behind their wallets, purses, semester passes, cash, credit cards, drivers licenses, student IDs, laptops, mobile devices, textbooks, backpacks, articles of clothing and yes, on an all-too-frequent basis, bicycles,” she said in an email. In addition, napping through a posted fire drill time won’t be a peaceful experience, and the extra Z’s won’t aid in learning the emergency procedures, Residence Education and Housing Services Safety and Security Service Coordinator Natisha Foster said. “It’s not going to be very restful,” Foster said. “They may not know what to do if there really is a fire. If there is, they may not know what procedures to follow in an emergency situation.”
Essentials for nonconventional napping A soft, huggable backpack
baseball caps
The pillow that never leaves you. Add and remove items to reduce lumpiness.
headphones and phone
In combination, they’re an on-the-go noise machine. Flip on a looping video of calming music or white noise and tune out.
a sweatshirt
The Swiss Army knife of non-conventional napping. Usable as a blanket, a pillow or an object to cuddle with.
Bedroom blinds whenever needed. Pull them down over the eyes to block light out.
some cool shades
Similar use to the baseball cap but with an added ability to fool others. Perfect for a cat nap in class. Throw on the shades, cross the arms and nod out.
a snack
Not only so you have something to look forward to when you wake up, but because napping is exhausting work.
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Starting classes off right and keeping grades up By Emily Jenks ejenks@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Fall semester at MSU is a journey from Welcome week to finals week, and all journeys begin with the first step. For our academic journeys here at MSU, hitting the ground running this week will make it easier to keep up the momentum and get decent grades. The best way to get started in classes is, of course, actually attending them and paying attention. Generally, students have the best chance of succeeding in a class if they sit near the front. Massive lecture halls in particular are easy to lose focus in. Skipping class once in a while probably won’t hurt grades too much, but having a consistent lack of focus, MSU Professor of Psychology Rebecca Fenn
said, is one of the worst things students can do. “The key to success in any class is attending class,” Fenn said. “Keeping up with the work is ver y important. Above that, students spend a lot of time texting or reading email or shopping in class. Maybe they don’t realize how beneficial pay ing attention is in lecture. It’s something they should try doing more.” Fenn also said finding alternative studying methods helps retain knowledge better. “There’s lots of research in cognitive psychology that shows that the best way to have long-term retention is to test yourself on the information,” she said. Students just reading over notes isn’t enough, Fenn said. Immediately after studying students might recite terms easily, but later on they don’t
perform as well. “ T here’s declarative memory and then there’s episodic memory, which is memory of your own life and it tends to be a rich-
interaction (while studying), you have a declarative memory and episodic memory of sitting with a friend and answering a question,” she said. “So
there’s two different representations of the same information, and it reinforces it much better.” Many resources exist on campus, such as the
Learning Resource Center in Bessey Hall room 202, which provides tutors, study groups and other resources, to help struggling students succeed.
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er and stronger memory,” she said. Declarative memor y is anything that can be recalled, such as facts or general knowledge. Fenn suggests studying with a friend or applying the subject you’re studying to your own life to better retain the information you’re studying. “If you perform some
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Rites of passage Things every Spartan must experience before departing campus Take a picture with the Spartan statue Residing at the intersection of Red Cedar Road, Kalamazoo Street and Chestnut Road, the Spartan statue stands tall and proud. The current statue is made of bronze and stands at 9 feet, 7 inches. The original ceramic statue was permanently relocated indoors to protect it from the elements in 2005. Taking a photo with the Spartan statue is one of the most basic rites of passage for MSU students. Some stand solemnly next to the giant and some climb all over the mascot. People have celebrated finishing degrees by having graduation photos with the statue and people have proposed to their loved ones with the Spartan as their backdrop. A cool photo with a wellknown landmark on campus is something worth taking
during your time at Michigan State. High-five Sparty Sparty, the beloved mascot of the green and white, makes appearances at various events on and sometimes off-campus. The true identity of Sparty is unknown, but his ability to rally Spartans wherever he goes is something to be admired. Standing seven feet tall, Sparty represents the spirit of MSU. Our warrior is fierce but lovable and when he’s not striking fear and awe into opponents during athletic events, he’s giving out killer high-fives and making photos better with his silent charm. Whether you see him at a sporting event or cruising around campus on a golf cart, high-fiving Sparty should be the top priority of your checklist. If you see
Sparty and don’t high-five him, you have to wave and excitedly say “there’s Sparty!” or you’ll suffer seven years bad luck. Not really, but slapping palms with our great mascot is a must to be a true Spartan. Paint the rock New students on campus might not immediately grasp the full scope of the rock. It has been on Farm Lane near the Auditorium since 1873 and has layer upon layer of different paints left from each class of students. Painting the rock is a MSU tradition left for the diligent and the sleepless. Most students looking to paint the rock wait until after dark and have the opportunity to paint it with announcements, event advertising or personal messages. Anyone can paint the rock — individual students
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or those part of a club or organization. “Students should paint the rock as long as nobody else is doing it,” Student Services Coordinator Fred Watson said. “It’s first come, first serve.” Watson said if students
want to have a program or event around the rock and use it to convey a message, the rock should remain untouched during the duration of the program. But the length of time the rock is painted with one group or individual’s message is
dependent on who shows up to paint it next. The most important thing to remember when painting the rock is to take a picture of the finished project to have a snapshot of your personal touch on a long-standing MSU landmark.
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Welcome Week edition Share a kiss under the Beaumont Tower The Beaumont Tower is across from the main library on West Circle Drive. Spartan legend says sharing a kiss with your honey at the tower means you are destined to be married. Some say you must have your first kiss at midnight beneath the tower for fate to be activated, while others say you have to stand in the shadow of the tower while planting a smooch. Try both to give yourself the best chance at blissful matrimony. Or don’t, I’m not your boss. Learn the fight song (and sing it whenever you have the chance) Knowing the fight song by heart will add tradition and class to your rite of passage checklist. The fight song is bellowed at sporting events and chorused through times of great triumph. Students can belt out the lyrics with pride and without fear of judgement on singing abilities. We’re not American Idols, we’re
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There’s an ice cream flavor for every palate at the Dairy Store. Eating an ice cream at the Dairy Store is one of the sweeter rites of passage. The Dairy Store has two locations on campus — one in Anthony Hall and one in the Student Union. The Dairy Store offers ice cream and made-to-order grilled
cheese sandwiches. Packaging sophomore Tyler Hanlon, who works at the Dairy Store, said it’s unique because all the varieties of ice cream and cheeses are made on campus. There are 32 different flavors of ice cream on display at the Anthony Hall location and at least 12 different kinds of cheese, Hanlon said. The ice cream flavors rotate throughout the year. Some of the ice cream flavors have clever names unique to MSU — Dantonio’s Double Fudge Fake a nd Sesquicenten n ia l Swirl — and some flavors pay homage to our fellow universities in the Big Ten — Maize-N-Berry or Buckeye Blitz. Flavors are rotated throughout the year and can be ordered by the scoop or in half-gallon cartons. Cheese can be bought by the brick. “It’s kind of a staple of the campus. It’s been around for a while and it has a history,” Hanlon said.
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Wharton Center sees full slate for 2014-15 upcoming shows By Casey Holland cholland@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
The Wharton Center has hosted concerts and dance shows and has brought Broadway spectacles to life on its stage. With student discounts anywhere around $15 or $25 and show additions, such as the “Insight Preview” where audience members learn unique insight about the show ad free “After Chats,” Wharton Center Public Relations Manager Bob Hoffman said the center is a draw to people around the community and the state. And, to describe the upcoming 201415 season, he used one word “eclectic.” Here are a few of the shows in the Wharton Center’s 2014-15 season lineup.
Once October 14 - 19
Once, which took home eight 2012 Tony
Awards, is the story of a Dublin musician who is ready to pack up and quit his dream, until a girl walking by one day shows interest in his music. “The tour launched in late 2013, so it’s a relatively new show,” Hoffman said. “I think MSU students will particularly like it because it features music they’ll probably know well.”
Eisenhower Dance: The Light Show October 30
Eisenhower Dance will return to the Wharton Center in the fall, with a show co-commissioned by the center itself and the Detroit Opera House. “The Light Show” was written specially for the Wharton Center and will pair dancers with specific lighting designers. Each of the four different routines will feature a vivid array of lights, lasers and dance.
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Dancing Pros: Live November 15
The Wharton Center will be transformed into the scene for a reality dance show in Novemeber with Dancing Pros: Live. Performers from the hit shows “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” will take the stage in Cobb Great Hall and compete to win the audience members’ approval. Audience members will be able to vote for their favorite performers and routines, as if they truly were participating in a dance reality show.
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Looking back at highlight performers from last school year By Casey Holland cholland@statenews.com The State News nn
From MSU footba l l anthem singer Rich Homie Quan to world famous orchestras, Spartans and East Lansing community members saw a variety of different shows and performances during the 2013-14 school year. While the next season will feature just as large a variety of shows, here are some of the hit shows from the previous school year. Rich Homie Quan and Kid Ink Rich Homie Quan’s concert had MSU students and concert-attendees feeling “some type of way.” His hit single, “Type of Way,” essentially acted as the Spartan football team’s pump-up song during the athletic season. The rapper performed
alongside Kid Ink at the MSU Auditorium, and attendees were transported back to the football team locker rooms, where “Type of Way” played following each football game. Choruses of “Go green, go white!” erupted spontaneously throughout the concert. In a previous State News story, Quan stated that MSU could come to campus and it would “feel like a second home.” Bubba Sparxxx Rapper Bubba Sparxxx saved the best for last at his concert at The Loft last year, when he performed his hit single “Ms. New Booty.” Audience members young and old remembered the hit from 2006. Sparxxx even called 10 female audience members to the stage, where they danced off to compete for the title of “Ms. New Booty
2014.” With the song playing in the background, the contestants had an opportunity to dance their butts off to earn the title and a hug from Bubba Sparxxx. Peter and the Starcatcher “Peter and the Starcatcher” flew into Wharton Center last year, bringing to life the story of the boy who never grew up, Peter Pan. The story acted as a prequel to the well-known tale, which even featured Captain Hook before he lost his hand. Audience members got to witness Peter Pan as he learned to fly and transformed into the leader of the Lost Boys. “The show was really popular last year,” communications junior Stephanie Archambeau, the president of the Wharton Center Student Marketing Organization, said. “Students loved the story.”
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St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra More than 1,000 people flocked to the Wharton Center to watch a performance from the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the world-famous orchestra that has been performing across the globe for about 100 years. “The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra was one of my favorites,” Archambeau said. “The music was amazing.” From haunting violin solos to elaborate classical orchestra pieces, each song was a magical experience for the audiences.
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INTERNATIONAL A LOOK INSIDE...
businesses adapt
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Cultural shifts
Peter Briggs
Who’s who
E.L. adjusts to growing international population
A guide to the election season and U.S. politics
An alumna researches cross-cultural exchange
The man behind MSU’s international integration
A list of who you should know
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East Lansing adapts to growing international student population By Simon Schuster sschuster@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
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dent population has more than doubled in the last 10 years, largely due to a rapid influx of Chinese students enrolling in the university.
As a result, local businesses have undergone a number of adaptions to corner East Lansing’s newest demographic.
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Local business have sprouted signage in Mandarin along Grand River Avenue. Chase Bank has a Mandarin greeting on its front door, and multilingual restaurant menus are the norm at a number of restaurants. At Okemos Auto Collection, international students have grown to encompass 15 to 20 percent of all luxury automobile sales, accounting for a “pretty substantial” bump in sales, General Manager Steve Shaheen said. Two years ago, the dealership hired a Mandarinspeaking service advisor. “They’re pretty good with the language (English), but sometimes the students that are freshmen or sophomores might not be as fluent as when they’ve been here for a few years,” Shaheen said. “When someone’s trying to explain a problem with their car, it’s nice to have someone speak to them in their native language.”
Shaheen said the ability to communicate effectively with the service department is paramount for addressing problems with the BMW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz vehicles the dealership leases and sells. The addition of a bilingual ser vice manager helps the rest of the service department diagnose a car’s problem. At Chandler Crossings, snagging the international student market involves new methods of outreach, Managing Agent Adam Martin said. Advertisements for the apartments written in Mandarin appear in The Epoch Times, a Chinese-language newspaper, Martin said. Chandler Crossings also places digital ads on the Chinese social network Renren, and has a video on their website welcoming international students in a number of different languages. At the beginning of the
fall and spring semesters, Chandler Crossings conducts an orientation for international students, Martin said, where they are provided many of the developments materials translated into mandarin. He said the students also receive an explanation of U.S. banking systems by a representative from a major bank and receive a rundown of local resources for groceries and other apartment supplies. “We’ve known since I got here in September that we need to do an orientation not just for Chinese students but for international students as a whole,” Martin said. “The India student population, and the Middle East(ern) residents ... We’re also going to incorporate (lessons about) wintertime living, the types of coats people should buy, how to get around in the snow, that kind of thing.”
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An introduction to American politics By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
With all the branches and levels of government in the United States, the political structure can be conf using to those encountering it for the first time. Here’s a breakdown to clarify the structure of the federal and state governments. The federal and state governments model each other. They are both comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. The federal level of government is typically referred to as the U.S. government and is comprised of all 50 states. The three branches of federal government each have their own distinct powers and responsibilities that ensure “checks and balances,” or that one
branch doesn’t reign over the rest. T he federal gover nment i s div ided i nto three branches because the United States Constitution, which supersedes all other laws in the U.S., mandates the separation of powers. The legislative branch of the federal government is comprised of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Both of these bodies together are known as Congress. Members of Congress work together to draft and create legislation. Among other powers and responsibilities, Congress also can declare war and impeach the president. The executive branch of the federal level is headed by the president and comprised of the president, the vice president, the United States Armed Forces and various feder-
al executive departments. In addition to a multitude of other responsibilities, one of the president’s grandest powers is the ability to sign legislation into law or veto it. Vetoing means that the legislation is rejected from becoming law, unless twothirds of Congress votes to overturn the veto. The judicial branch of the federal government is comprised of the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts. The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the United States. One of the grandest powers of the U.S. Supreme Cour t is t he interpreting of the United States Constitution. If a piece of legislation or executive action is interpreted as violating the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court can declare the legislation or
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The governor heads up the state executive branch. The state legislature drafts and creates legislation at a state level. And the state courts and state supreme court fall under the judicial branch.
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SU’s undergraduate population is composed of a significant international student base. Of the hundreds of clubs for students to choose from, there is a substantial amount of clubs led by international students for international students. The groups range from the Arab Cultural Society to Liou the African Student Union. Several umbrella groups exist within the list, which can be found on the Office for International Student and Scholars’ website. One such group, called the Asian Pacific American Student Organization, or APASO, affiliates itself with 10 other international student
groups including the Chinese Student Coalition and the Vietnamese Student Association. Howard Liou, newly inducted president of the Chinese Student Coalition said the group, an APASO affiliate, works with other APASO affiliates to represent various cultures and perspectives. APASO is a student organization that was founded in 1982 by a group of student activists. APASO has served as an umbrella organization, which the Chinese Student Coalition falls under. APASO and the groups under it have made it their mission to reach out to and raise awareness among the international student population. – Sierra Lay, The State News
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We were established in (the) fall of 1996. We focus on raising Asian A me r ic a n aw a r e ne s s, raise Asian awareness. ( T he) C h i ne se St ude nt Coa l it ion work s with other groups. A ll of our events are held in English. Our main goal is to raise Chinese awareness from a Chinese American perspective. We’re more based around Chinese Americans. We try and show everybody that although we may look Chinese, our lifestyles (are) a conglomerate bet ween how an American might act and (how) a Chinese person might act. What sort of events or meetings does your club host?
There are holiday oriented events (including) a mid-autumn festival collaboration. ( We do) c om mu n it y ser vice. One of our most popular events is a basketball tournament. We like to embrace the fact t hat we are also American.
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Personally for me, I’ve been part of the CSC for four years now. The CSC, we represent ethnicity in a culture that is ultimately and usually completely ignored. T he r ea son why i s so that (students) realize that we are actually individuals. We are people with a different voice and with a different perspective. We just want people to notice that we are here and that we exist. How do you get students involved?
We’re a part of APASO, (and) under them there are a total of 10 (groups). Personally, we’ve also been reaching out to the i nte r n at ion a l s t ude nt organizations. We l i ke to br a nc h out and create a bond to share members and share interests. We have a “welcome back, general body’”meeting. We find members by talking to people, attending events.
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Alumna researches identity, culture By Casey Holland
cholland@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Cecilia Tang, a MSU a lu m n a , e nc ou nte r e d many roommate misunderstandings and funny, embarrassing stories during her freshman year at the university. While the stories didn’t always stem from linguist ic misunderstandings — Tang was from Hong Kong and her roommate was not — she said they came more from the differences in their cultural backgrounds. These interactions often led to amusing stories to tell later on, but her other experiences while working as an intercultural aide were not as light-hearted. “I of ten had c a ses where American freshmen asked me to switch
them to another dorm room because they ‘did not expect to live together with international students,’” she said in an email. Ta n g l a t e r h e l p e d Andrea Louie, an associate professor of anthropology, with the beginning stages of her research on transnational migration, specifically with Chinese international students. Louie said this project is an extension of previous research she’s done on Chinese identity, which she called “Chineseness” and on Chinese adoptees. When focusing on adoptees, Louie looked at how parents and their children learned about their different cultures in different ways. Louie and Tang together did ethnographic inter-
views, while Tang also can car instead of a new worked on participant car. Some talk about their observation with various efforts to make friends Chinese student groups with non-Chinese students but also how somearound campus. times it’s easier to From sports make friends with teams to religious Chinese students.” groups, Louie said Tang said there some some of the are no easy ways s t u d e n t s i n t e rto integrate difviewed expressed f e r e nt p opu l athat joining differtions togethent organizations er. However, she d i d h e lp t h e m said international meet new people students should maybe outside of not be afraid to their own culture. interrupt and ask “ T he r e ha sn’t “ what?” if they been any analysis don’t understand of the interviews Cecilia what someone is done yet, but I’ve Tang, telling them. She talked with stu- MSU added that, while dents of all dif- alumna some people won’t f e r e nt m aj o r s ,” she said. “They’re very want to befriend them awa re of ste reot y p e s because of their cultural and are trying to combat background, there will be them — they’ll do things plenty of other people out like buy a used, Ameri- there who will be eager to
“ “At the beginning, you’ll have to make mistakes,”
befriend them. Her advice to American students was to simply do research before asking personal questions, or to at least wait until a close friendship has been reached and the questions might not be taken offensively. “A t t he b eg i n n i n g, you’ll have to make mistakes,” she said in an email. “You’ll have to screw up in some relationships, you’ll have to do some things wrong. As long as your heart wanted to build the relationship with each other, and you wanted to learn something beyond the familiar, I think there is nothing more effective than a willing heart.” She said there are multiple student organizat ions on ca mpus t hat could help make the tran-
sition go more smoothly. She knew students who joined a volleyball club, and Chr ist ian organizations such as Bridges International and Asian Christian InterVarsity. Another helpful organization is the Asian Pacific American Student Organization , and Tang also added that working as an Intercultural A ide was helpful to her. O ne s t ude nt L ou ie interviewed in the past said he joined a Mixed Martial Arts group out of Lansing to put himself out there and try new experiences in his new home that he may not have tried before. Tang said there was one strategy that always helped break the ice, and that was sharing a smile with someone to make them comfortable.
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eter Briggs has worked closely with the international student population during his time working as the director of the Office for International Students and Scholars, where his goal is to connect international students with the rest of the MSU population. The Office for International Students and Scholars offers volunteer and internship opportunities, as well as counseling Briggs services for students. According to their website, the organization also holds orientations and other programs to help international students and scholars integrate into the academic, cultural and social life at MSU. The website also provides areas for students to receive help with legal services and filing their taxes, along with other immigration information for settling into the area. – Casey Holland, The State News Have you noticed an increase in the international student population at MSU? If so, why do you think that is?
Oh yeah — over the last seven and eight years there’s been a dramatic rise of the international student population. They’re especially coming from China, and I think there are a number of fac-
tors behind that. One is the rising number of families in China who can afford the cost of higher education overseas. Another would be the lack of capacity in China to accommodate the rising number of high school graduates. Of course, there’s also t he we l l-k now n one child policy. Many parents in China tr y and
help their children get a good higher education. The U.S. also liberalized their visa policies, making it much easier to get a student visa. What does their increase in population mean for MSU?
T heir presence on campus gives learning opportunities you can’t h ave a ny w he r e e l s e .
The friendships transfer, whether roommate or classmate or someone you have lunch or dinner with. That’s why we think it’s good to have them here. The challenge is just to make sure these connections get made. A large group of students are sitting on the sidelines, and 75 percent of the population of students here are from Michigan. The question is, how do we stretch from their comfort zones? We want people to stretch out of those zones. Why is it important for students of different backgrounds to be able to mingle together?
Friendships bet ween (people of different cult ures) can lead to an “aha!” moment. You see t he world d i f ferent ly and learn different ways of problem solving and go o d com mu n ic at ion.
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It’s really a life-changing experience. People are going to be graduating soon and are going to work abroad or work with someone from abroad or under someone who comes f rom abroad. You have to have that level of comfort with each other and not feel awkward. What is some advice you’d give to incoming international students?
No matter what, get comfortable and get into your comfort zone. If that means befriending other international students, that’s fine, but don’t be afraid to stretch yourself out. Think of it like throwing a stone into the lake — every time it goes out with a ripple, and every time the ripple goes out a little bit more. You came to the U.S. for a rich experience, and that includes
knowing the people and systems and ways of the area. Be open to new adventures, and don’t be shy when it comes to asking questions. ... Be open to help, ask for help. What has MSU done to accommodate international students and make them comfortable?
I think orientation has been very helpful. We’re ver y welcoming when they arrive. Everyone has that awkward moment when parents move in, and, once they leave, we work hard to make everyone feel welcome. ... We love what’s going on with residence housing, too. People are giving feedback about what t hey like and don’t like to eat and whether they like or don’t like American food. Food in another country is always a delicate thing.
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Who’s Who in Michigan By Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com The State News nn
National Politics Barack Obama The 44th and current President of the United States. Succeeded George W. Bush in 2009. Joe Biden The 47th Vice President of the United States, former member of Senate. Debbie Stabenow Junior United States Senator from Michigan. Assumed office in 2001. Carl Levin Senior United States Senator from Michigan. Assumed office in 1979 Rick Snyder 48th governor of Michigan. Assumed office on January 1, 2011. Succeeded Jennifer Granholm
Local Politics Nat han Triplet t East Lansing Mayor, elected November 2013. Previously elected Mayor Pro Temp in 2011, City Council in 2007. Diane Goddeeris East Lansing Mayor Pro Temp, elected November 2013. Former East Lansing Mayor from 2011-13. Kathleen Boyle Appointed to City Council since 2012, elected to City Council in 2013
MSU Figures Peter Secchia Former MSU student and American diplomat. Secchia Stadium, MSU’s softball stadium, is named after him. Brian Breslin Former MSU basketball
player, graduating in 1977. Current MSU Trustee. His father, Jack Breslin, helped develop Breslin Center. Joel I. Ferguson MSU Trustee and alumnus. Businessman and civic leader. Dianne Byrum MSU Trustee since 2009. Served on Ingham County Board of Commissioners for 24 years. Mitch Lyons Attended MSU on football scholarship from 198892. Played in NFL from 199399 with Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers. MSU Trustee since 2011. Faylene Owen Owner of Mica Corporation. Community activist. MSU Trustee since 2007. George Perles Former MSU football coach and athletic director. Saw great success as coach of Spartans, and previously as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Considered one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. Lou Anna K. Simon As MSU’s 20th and current president, Simon’s policies have been largely popular with the MSU community. She received her doctorate from MSU in 1974. June Youatt MSU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, elected in 2014. Succeeded Kim Wilcox in January 2013.
Michigan Entertainers Madonna Noted singer from Bay City, Mich. Considered one of the greatest female entertainers of our time. Recognized as the best-selling
female rock artist of the 20th century by the Recording Industry Association of America. Alice Cooper Rock singer from Detroit, Mich. Called “The Godfather of Shock Rock” due to his unique style and performances, which are rooted in gothic and horror influences. Tim Allen Known for his role as Tim Taylor in the sitcom “Home Improvement,” Santa Clause in The Santa Clause, and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise. Born in Denver. Moved to Birmingham, Mich., at the age of 13. Kid Rock Five-time Grammy award nominee from Detroit, Mich. Known for his hip-hop influenced music earlier in his career, but has since gone into more of a country direction. Eminem Rapper born in Detroit, Mich. Considered one of the greatest rappers ever. The second best-selling male artist of the Nielsen Soundscan era. Stevie Wonder Singer born in Saginaw, Mich. As one of the most recognizable faces of Motown, has recorded more than 30 top ten U.S. hits and won 22 Grammy Awards. Considered one of the greatest musicians of our time.
Business Mike Illitch American entrepreneur. Owner of Little Caesars Pizza and two sports franchises, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings. Dan Gilbert American entrepreneur.
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MSU alumnus and Franklin, Mich. native. Chairman and founder of Quicken Loans Inc. Majority owner of NBA franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tom Gores American businessman.
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East Lansing hotbed for international food By Beth Waldon bwaldon@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
MSU brings a diverse community to East Lansing, which means there are a variety of authentic restaurants for students to choose from. The only restaurant in East Lansing that offers Ethiopian cuisine is Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine at 1312 Michigan Ave. Altu offers stew, chicken, beef and vegetable dishes. Customers have the option of getting vegetarian or meat combination dinners and groups of two or three have the option of ordering a group feast. A lt u ’s O w n e r A lt u Tadesse said her most popular dishes come from the vegetarian portion of the menu because they serve several vegetarian and vegan customers.
Atlu’s also offers a selection of fruit smoothies, including mango, pineapple and raspberry. Regular menu item prices range from $7 to $14, and group feast prices range from $22 to $43. Those in the mood for some rich Mediterranean flavor, can visit Woody’s Oasis at 1050 Trowbridge Road. Some popular dishes are the chicken or steak schawarma and tomato, baked, vegetarian or raw kibbee. Woody ’s Oasis even offers stuffed grape leaf dishes for those interested in getting an authentic taste of Greece. Woody’s Oasis prices range from $5 to $11. For a more spicy selection, Thai 102 Degrees at 225 M.A.C. Ave. offers a variety of curry and pad thai dishes. Human Biology senior Jake Sims said he comes
to Thai 102 every other Thursday for the $5 pad thai special. Pad thai is the restaurant’s most popular dish and is a mix of rice noodles, green onions, bean sprouts and egg, topped with tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts. Thai 102 entrée prices range from $7.95 to $9. For a late night meal, Udon Sushi Bakery at 134 N. Harrison Road, offers authentic Chinese and Korean food until 3 a.m. Udon opens at 5 p.m. six days a week and is closed all day every Sunday. Udon of fers a w ide selection of sushi, noodles and soup, and customers can wash their meal down with their choice of bubble tea. Another popular place to order sushi is Sushi Ya, located at 529 E. Grand River Avenue. Ma rketed as “A sia n
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f usion cuisine,” menu items include special rolls, sushi and sashimi, and regular rolls. For some authentic Chi-
nese food during the day, Everyday Restaurant Chinese Cuisineat 1375 east Grand River Ave. offers kimchi pork belly, basil
chicken hotpot, Cantonese noodles, and, if customers are really hungry, they can order the jellyfish appetizer.
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International center offers food, programs By Meagan Beck mbeck@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
The International Center, located in the heart of campus, is a meeting place, study area and and place to grab a bite before class. But the building also holds offices, which students may not know about. In The International Center, students can expect to find the Office of International Students and Scholars. Office of International Students and Scholars Director Peter Briggs said the office is the home away from home for international students. The office, known as OISS, assists international students with the visa process, involving the students on campus and helping in the case of an emergency. Briggs said the office hosts a weekly coffee hour,
which helps international and domestic students get to know each other. “We want to involve international students, because knowing people across cultures can change your life,” Briggs said. In addition to the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Office of Study Abroad is located in the International Center. MSU’s Study Abroad Program is one of the largest in the nation. It offers about 275 programs in over 60 countries. Special education senior and study abroad peer advisor Taylor Sandweg said the office helps students through the whole process of studying abroad. Sandweg said the main resource of the office is the advising center in the International Center. She added st udents should consider studying or interning abroad, because it is a way to
expand horizons. “It’s really important that us as students learn to work with students in other cultures,” Sandweg said. Aside from the offices in the International Center, Crossroads Food court is located in the building. Crossroads i nc ludes Subway, Panda Express, Woody’s Oasis and Sparty’s Refresh. Each restaurant accepts cash, credit and debit in addition to Spartan Cash. The Sparty’s Refresh location also takes Eat at State Bucks. The food court serves as a meeting place, study area, and is occasionally transformed to host University Activities Board events. In the past, the University Activities Board, known as UAB, has hosted speed dating and the annual Drag Show in the food court.
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Football Preview
becoming elite
Meet the coaches
Men’s soccer
A breakdown of the 2014 schedule
Football sees high expectations in 2014
An introduction to the 2014 fall MSU coaches
Spartans look to build on historic 2013 season
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. East Lansing
2013 record: 11-4 (Lost in FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals) Key Returners: Senior running back DeMarcus James, sophomore quarterback Eli Jenkins and senior defensive lineman Caleb Lawrence. Overview: For a fourth straight year, MSU will begin the season on a Friday night, this time hosting FCS juggernaut Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are the preseason favorites to win the Ohio Valley Conference and have beaten FBS foes in the recent years, so don’t count this one in the win column quite yet.
Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Eugene, Ore.
Sept. 20, time tBA East Lansing
2013 record: 2-10 Key Returners: Senior running back Bronson Hill, senior offensive lineman Lincoln Hansen and senior defensive back Pudge Cotton. Overview: Eastern Michigan will enter Spartan Stadium for the first time under new Head Coach Chris Creighton with a hefty task at hand. The Eagles were picked by the media to finish last in the Mid-American Conference West Division and will appear to be heavy underdogs in this match-up as they look for their first-ever win against MSU in program history. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Wyoming Cowboys Sept. 27 at noon East Lansing
2013 record: 5-7 Key Returners: Senior wide receiver Dominic Rufran, senior defensive end Sonny Puletasi and junior defensive end Eddie Yarbrough. Overview: Like Eastern Michigan, Wyoming will be welcoming a new coach to the sidelines this season as Craig Bohl takes over the Cowboys. While Wyoming failed to reach a bowl game last season, the pokes had Nebraska on the ropes last year in a close 37-34 loss, so don’t sleep on the Cowboys during this Homecoming match-up.
2013 record: 11-2 (Won Alamo Bowl) Key Returners: Junior quarterback Marcus Mariota, junior running back Byron Marshall and senior cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu. Overview: This is the game everyone will be talking about come week two of the season as a potential top-10 matchup featuring many story lines. A new look MSU defense will be tested right away by dual-threat quarterback and Heisman candate junior Marcus Mariota. Purdue Boilermakers Oct. 11, time TBA West Lafayette, Ind.
Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. East Lansing
2013 record: 9-4 (Won Gator Bowl) Key Returners: Senior running back Ameer Abdullah, senior wide receiver Kenny Bell and junior defensive end Randy Gregory. Overview: MSU’s journey for back-to-back Big Ten Championships will begin under the lights at Spartan Stadium in a prime time matchup with West Division foe Nebraska. The Cornhuskers return arguably the conference’s best running back in Ameer Abdullah, but will have to solidify its quarterback position with Taylor Martinez no longer around.
2013 record: 1-11 Key Returners: Senior running back Akeem Hunt, senior linebacker Sean Robinson and senior defensive end Ryan Russell. Overview: Purdue struggled in Head Coach Darrell Hazell’s first year, finishing last in the Big Ten without a single conference win. However, expect the Boilermakers to improve in 2014, returning a bulk of its offensive production from last season. Also expect sophomore quarterback Danny Etling to improve in his second year under center as the starter.
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2013 record: 5-7 Key Returners: Sophomore quarterback Nate Sudfeld, junior wide receiver Shane Wynn and junior linebacker David Cooper. Overview: MSU will make its second trip to the Hoosier state the following week when the Spartans travel to Bloomington. Indiana is known for its high- octane offense and 2014 should be no different with sophomore quarterback Nate Sudfeld back for the crimson and cream. If Indiana can put an improved defense on the field to match its loaded offense, the Hoosiers will contend for a bowl game and serve as an upset threat for the Spartans.
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No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. East Lansing
2013 record: 7-6 (Lost Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl) Key Returners: Senior quarterback Devin Gardner, junior wide Receiver Devin Funchess and senior linebacker Jake Ryan. Overview: MSU will have a good chance to capture its sixth victory in seven years against in-state and much-hated rival Michigan in 2014. For the Wolverines to succeed, they will need to improve an offensive line that was held to -48 rushing yards in last year’s rivalry matchup. On the opposite side of the ball, U-M does return a bulk of its top defenders including senior linebacker Jake Ryan and junior defensive back Blake Countess.
2013 record: 12-2 (Lost Orange Bowl) Key Returners: Senior quarterback Braxton Miller, senior defensive tackle Michael Bennett and junior defensive end Noah Spence. Overview: MSU ended Ohio State’s 24-game winning streak the last time these two teams met in the 2013 Big Ten Championship game, crushing the Buckeyes’ National Championship dreams and catapulting the Spartans into its first Rose Bowl since 1988. The 2014 matchup will feature another explosive Ohio State offensive attack led by senior quarterback Braxton Miller, making this one of the best games in Big Ten play this season.
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Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. College Park, Md.
Nov. 22, Time TBA East Lansing
Penn State Nittany Lions
2013 record: 7-6 (Lost Military Bowl) Key Returners: Senior quarterback C.J. Brown, junior wide receiver Stefon Diggs and senior defensive end Andre Monroe. Overview: MSU will take on Maryland for the first time as a Big Ten conference foe late in the season in a prime time slot. Maryland returns offensive threats, including play maker junior wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is considered one of the most explosive players in the Big Ten. How MSU’s strong secondary looks to keep him in check will be interesting to watch.
2013 record: 6-7 (Lost Pinstripe Bowl) Key Returners: Senior quarterback Gary Nova, senior running back Paul James and senior strong safety Lorenzo Waters. Overview: MSU will wrap up its 2014 home schedule with the second of the Big Ten’s newbies in what could be a crucial game in the East Division race. Rutgers will surely go through growing pains throughout its first season in the Big Ten, but does return its starting quarterback and running back from last season to help ease the transition.
Nov. 29, time TBA University Park, Pa.
2013 record: 7-5 (Unable to play in bowl game) Key Returners: Sophomore quarterback Christian Hackenberg, senior running back Bill Belton and senior linebacker Mike Hull. Overview: The secondary will once again be tested with Penn State featuring one of the best quarterbacks in the country, sophomore Christian Hackenberg. With Penn State still banned from participating ins post season play, expect the Nittany Lions to bring their “A” game to send the seniors out on a high note.
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In the world of college football, a program must be able to sustain success from season-to-season in order to be considered elite. Starting on Aug. 29, MSU football will embark on its journey to join the club of annual powers and be considered elite. “When you climb the mountain, you look up (and) you find there’s a little bit more to find and there’s a little bit more to do,” Football Head Coach Mark Dantonio said at the annual football media day at Spartan Stadium. “Now, can you climb back up that mountain to see that? That will be the challenge.” No. 8 MSU climbed that mountain last season with its improbable run to a 13-1 record, Big Ten Championship and first Rose Bowl berth and win since 1988.
This year, MSU will once again shoot to be play in Pasadena on New Years Day. However, this time it’ll be on an even bigger stage as part of the first ever College Football Playoff. The Spartans have not strayed away from talks of winning a National Championship this season, and with the number of returning starters the talk is warranted. With the returns of household names like junior quarterback Connor Cook, junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun and senior running back Jeremy Langford, there is no question 2014 will be the most anticipated year in MSU football since Dantonio began roaming the Spartan sidelines back in 2007. The only question that now remains is whether MSU can take that next step forward on the mountain and climb itself into that select club of the elite.
Offense Returning Plenty of Talent In 2013, expectations for the offense weren’t very high. Concerns of who would be under center or replace LeVeon Bell in the backfield lingered over the unit, making many fans wish Spartan legend Kirk Cousins had a
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It’s something we talk about continually, handling success.” —Mark Dantonio, Football head coach
sixth year of eligibility. Those concerns grew even more when the offense was outscored by the defense after the first two weeks. But the emergence of Cook in week three against Youngstown State was the
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downs to only six interceptions. Cook, who was named Offensive MVP in the 2014 Rose Bowl, will once again lead the green-and-white offense that returns seven starters and is set on improving off last year’s success.
“I’m just focused on football, focused on just trying to getting better each and every day and not worrying about the stuff outside of football,” Cook said. Cook will have the benefit of throwing to some familiar faces in 2014, with a receiving core that returns 79 percent of last years’ receiving yards. Senior wide receiver Tony Lippett and junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. combined for 87 receptions and 1,126 receiving yards in 2013 and will lead a receiving core that Dantonio believes is just as good as the 2011 group that featured BJ Cunningham, Keshawn Martin and Keith Nichol. “We’ve got a lot of receivers who can catch the ball,” Dantonio said. “I really think we have six, maybe seven guys that are equally as functional, are big play guys and you can throw the ball to any of them.” Joining the passing attack
will be a potent rush game led by Heisman Trophy darkhorse candidate Langford, who ran for 1,422 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2013. MSU also has senior Nick Hill, sophomore Delton Williams and redshirt freshman Gerald Holmes to complete the return of 99 percent of last year’s rushing yards. The one downfall that could affect the MSU offense in 2014 is the loss of three starting lineman. Senior left guard Travis Jackson will lead the newlook Spartan offensive line, and despite being considered the biggest question mark of the offense, the three-year letterwinner is confident in the unit coming on strong. “When you got guys like (junior center) Jack Allen and (sophomore left tackle) Jack Conklin who are postseason award winners and just great players, they’re going to anchor us down,” Jackson said.
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be filling their spots, they do have a lot of playing experience as well. Over the summer, something we emphasized was conditioning and being faster and stuff like that, so hopefully this defense got a lost faster then it was last year.” Some of the guys projected to move into starter roles include junior linebackers Darien Harris and Ed Davis, sophomore cornerback Darian Hicks and junior strong safety RJ Williamson. The group of four has seen playing time in recent years, but combined they only have two career starts. Incoming freshmen will also be called upon in 2014, particularly on the defensive line. With both defensive line starters from a year ago having graduated, and projected starting nose tackle junior Damon Knox recovering from offseason surgery, highly coveted recruit freshman Malik McDowell could see immediate playing time for the Spartans.
Sustaining Success The last time MSU was in the position of following up a Rose Bowl season, the team started off 0-4-1. In the Dantonio era, MSU has also come up short following a successful season. In 2009, MSU was coming off a its winningest season since 1999 and finished 6-7. In 2012, MSU went 7-6 following a 11-3 campaign the year prior. MSU will now look to avoid the pitfall of coming up short after a great season and build off last year in pursuit of back-to-back successful seasons. “It’s something we talk about continually, handling success,” Dantonio said. “You’re always (trying) to, I think, build on things you’re able to accomplish and we are trying to do that.” To stray away from a let down season, the Spartans are taking it one day at a time. Calhoun understands the opportunity at hand of realistically competing for a National Championship.
“On this team you always have to come out and compete, there’s never that feeling of complacency so it’s still the same for me,” Calhoun said. “I’m still coming out, still trying to compete and still want to be the best.”
The question of sustaining success and reaching elite prominence in the college football world for the Spartans will be determined soon enough, as kickoff on what could be a special season is only a week away.
“I’ve been saying all offseason — we’re about to find out if we are an elite program,” Secondary Coach Harlon Barnett said. “In elite programs, the names change but the winning continues, and I think we’re to that point.”
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MEET THE COACHES
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Career record: 64-29 Experience: Eighth season Bio: Coach Dantonio is the architect of one of the most successful periods in program history. MSU broke a 25-year drought after beating Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl, which followed seasons of 11 wins in 2010 and 2011, including a win in the Outback Bowl against Georgia in 2012. Dantonio is partially known for his short, gruff responses to media questions.
Career record: 468-187 Experience: 20th season Bio: There are few coaches more synonymous with a campus than Coach Izzo is with MSU. In his two decades with the program, Izzo has led the Spartans to six Final Fours and a national championship. Izzo is known for his adherance to education and development — many of the NBA players he has produced were four-year graduates at MSU.
Career record: 169-125 Experience: 10th season Bio: Coach George and the MSU volleyball program are coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history. The team went to the Sweet Sixteen for the second consecutive season and the Big Ten portion of their schedule included a win over eventual national champion Penn State. The success brought more fans to Jenison Fieldhouse than previous years as well.
Career record: 43-33-9 Experience: Fifth season Bio: Coach Rensing is a Spartan soccer lifer. He played at MSU from 19936 and moved back to the sidelines as an assistant coach in 1999, after one year as an assistant for UNLV. Rensing was an a s s i s t a nt at M S U fo r 10 years before being appointed to the head job in 2008. He led MSU to an Elite Eight appearance last year.
Career record: 221-178-41 Experience: 23rd season Bio: Coach Saxton took ove r a n e a r l y b r a n d new progra m in 1 9 91 when he became MSU’s second women’s soccer head coach. He has led the team to four NCAA tournament berths since 2000, as well as 12 appearances at the Big Ten Tournament. Coach Saxton was also a player for M S U soccer from 1980-2.
Career record: 31-33 Experience: Fourth season Bio: In her fourth year at the helm, Knull took the field hockey team to a Big Ten Championship and Elite Eight berth, the most successful season of her tenure and the program’s best year since 2009. A Scotland native, Knull played field hockey at Kent State for four years before becoming an assistant there for two years, She was an assistant coach at MSU from 2006-2010.
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Sustained success goal for 2014 By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
Are the Spartans elite? It has to be one of the most asked questions in bars and barber shops among Spartan fans — is this team, that for years was a staple of underperforming mediocracy, all of a sudden … elite? One of the problems with the elite question is this: the answer is usually not found in cold, hard facts, but in historic, unwavering perception.
A Big Ten and Rose Bowl championship would be, by rational thought, just what the doctor ordered to shake the “little brother” stigma that has hung over MSU like an East Lansing storm cloud. Doubledigit wins in three of the last four seasons? Seems as though it would be enough to consider a program elite. Well, this is not facts and logic-land. The answer to the question of elitehood lives in the territory of perception-land, and two events that predated
this season answered the question of MSU’s perception across the country. It doesn’t matter if Spartan Nation thinks MSU has arrived. The rest of the nation does not. It started with the inhouse perception of the Spartans, that house being the Big Ten. Despite winning the conference championship and returning many of the starters the media voted the Spartans to finish second in their division behind Ohio State. Is the media always right? Of course not. It
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does, however, speak to the perception that MSU still has in the conference. It’s Ohio State, Michigan when they’re good and everyone else. The second best team in the Big Ten is simply not considered an elite program by people outside of the Midwest. It couples with a national perception of the Big Ten as a conference that is slow to adapt to new styles of play, something that has worked well for MSU under Mark Dantonio. “What we’ve tried to do is do the things that have had success wherever I’ve been in college football,” Head Coach Mark Dantonio said on ESPN radio’s SVP and Russillo during a late July trip to Bristol. “I think you win with toughness … inevitably if you can run the ball and stop the run, you’ve got a great chance of winning
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“We were not a team that cracked the top 25 until week 10 (last year),” Dantonio said. “If you play your best football in November and win your championship game you’ve got a chance to be there (in the championship game).” Maybe. But maybe not. Even with a new playoff format the flaw with college football is that where
you start the season, without playing a single game, is more important than how you finish. It doesn’t matter what I think regarding the elite question. The coaches voted the Spartans 8th in the country in their preseason poll. Second in the Big Ten behind … you guessed it. Ohio State. An old-school team in a down conference with a history of mediocrity that isn’t considered the best team in the conference can win the Rose Bowl and go 13-1. The elite program club is one that Ohio State is in, and that club doesn’t take new members very often. The Spartans are knocking on the door to the club. A win in the prime time showdown in East Lansing on November 8 against Ohio State could be the Spartans’ chance to kick that door down.
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Field hockey looks to build on surprise 2013 tourney run By Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS n n
Last season, the MSU field hockey team saved its best for last. An 11-4 finish to the 2013 campaign included a Big Ten Championship win over Iowa and Elite Eight finish, the most successful season for the program since 2009. The positive end to the season was somewhat of a miracle, considering the squad lost six of the first nine games of the season. The difference, according to Head Coach Helen Knull,
was a change in chemistry. Following a pivotal win over Ohio State, the team clicked on both sides of the field. The key this season for Knull and the rest of the coaching staff is to continue to help the team grow following a marquee season. The Spartans graduated five players last season, including goalkeeper Molly Casidy, who manned the position for four seasons. After an unexpectedly successful season, maintaining the lust for winning will be the focus for 2014. With seven return-
ing seniors, including captain and midfielder Heather Howie, the Spartans maintain high hopes. “You know what it’s like to win,” Knull said. “The girls know what it was like to beat Iowa and beat Syracuse in the first round. Also the fact that our senior class is a huge part of our team in terms of position and minutes. We lost five seniors, but we’ve got seven seniors this year.” Inexperience at the goalkeeper position will be an early hurdle the Spartans will have to overcome. Redshirt sophomore Sierra Pat-
ton, who is next in line at the position, received limited minutes last season. However, Knull expressed confidence in both Patton and freshman goalkeeper Katie Miller, a new addition to the team. “Obviously (Casidy) is going to be a position to fill, a four-year player for us who was solid,” Knull said. “We relied on her for many saves in a game. It’s gonna be a little different how we structure the play in our backfield. (Miller) and (Patton) are both ready for the challenge, and someone’s gotta take the spot.” The Spartans return senior forwards Abby Barker and Allie Ahern, who combined scored 49 percent of MSU’s goals last season. Strength at the forward position could potentially be one of MSU’s most valuable assets next season. “(Barker)’s been a leader for us in the forward lane
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go-to in the forward lane. (Ahern) had a good summer playing high-performance, she’s somebody else that’s going to contribute.”
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Men’s soccer hopes to build off strong year By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
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Then-sophomore goal keeper Zach Bennett, kicks the ball during the game against Northern Illinois on Sept. 28, 2013, at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. The Spartans defeated the Huskies, 2-0.
For MSU Head Soccer Coach Damon Rensing, the feeling was greed. It didn’t matter that last season’s Elite Eight loss to eventual national champion Notre Dame was the furthest the program had been in 45 years, he still wanted more. “It was bittersweet,” he said. “I was very proud of how we played, and yet it was a little bitter because you’re that close to going even another step forward, and once you get that far you get a little greedy.” A f ter a few mont hs to ref lect, coach Rensing said he thought last year ’s team, losing to Notre Dame after a heartbreaking shot hit the post in the final minute, was
one MSU should be very proud of. Wit h se ve n r et u r ning starters Rensing said this year’s version should have similar expectations to last year’s team. “It was a great season, I’m really proud of the seniors and what they did for us,” he said. “Now I’m really excited and looking forward to the 2014 season because we’ve got a good core of those guys returning.” Some of those returning g uys come at key positions, such as junior goa l keeper Zac h Bennett, back after a strong 2013 campaign that saw him rank seventh in goals against average. “Depth will be a strength,” Rensing said. “I think we’ve got to work solving the wide areas, both left back and wide mid, but I think we have
a lot of good candidates that can fill those roles.” MSU w ill need t hat depth in the new look Big Ten, a conference that adds last year’s national runner-up, the Maryland Terrapins. Rensing said he thought Maryland has been the most dominate soccer program in the country over the past decade. St i l l , R e n s i n g s a id MSU ’s goals have not changed. “Our goal every year is to win the conference,” he said. “It’ll be difficult but it’s something we’re prepared for and we’re excited for the challenge.” Despite a schedule that features perennial rivals Indiana, Michigan and Notre Dame, Rensing took a page from football head coach Mark Dantonio’s playbook and said MSU will be taking the season
one game at a time. “ T he one I ’m mo st ner vous about is SMU because it’s the first one of t he year,” he said. “It’s a very tough schedule, and what we like is that we can’t rest on any game.” MSU has enjoyed an i nc rea sed home f ield advantage over the years, and Rensing said that stems in large part to the student section, the Red Cedar Rowdies. “They have a lot of fun, I think they’re very clean spirited and they go about things the right way,” he said. “But they chant and sing the whole game just like it was a European or MLS Soccer game.” MSU opens their season Aug. 29 at 5 p.m., right before the football team takes on Jacksonville State. Admission is free.
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Women’s soccer will return bulk of roster By Derek Blalock dblalock@statenews.com THE STATE NEWS nn
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Despite some tough losses dur ing t he Big Ten season last year, the MSU women’s soccer team managed to finish above .500 with a 9-8-2 record, but this season could be the year the Spar tans return to t he Big Ten Championships for the third time in 10 years. After graduating just one senior — defender Kelsey Mullen — from last year ’s squad, t he Spartans return the bulk of their roster and starting lineup. Led by junior defender Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz, 11 players who started more than half of the team’s 19 games return to the pitch this fall. “The key is the young players got a lot of experience last season,” Head Coach Tom Saxton said. “We went through our
highs and lows, but we were ver y competitive a nd lost some toug h matches. We have a nice nucleus coming back.” With her gritt y play, Fiebernitz was a consistent source of offense and defense, leading the Spartans with 6 goals on her way to being named to second team All-Big Ten. In his 24th year at the helm of the women’s program, Saxton is excited to see Fiebernitz continue to improve on her great 2013 season. “She’s the best player I’ve ever coached in the air,” Saxton said, referencing Fiebernitz’ skill at at tack ing on 50/50 balls. “Set pieces are her strength and she’s dominant there. Defensively, she just needs to stay consistent game in and game out.” Not only do they have p o t e nt i a l t h r e at s on offense with a number of attackers returning, led
by junior forwards Allyson Krause and Rachel Van Poppelen, the Spartans return two goalkeepers with a hefty amount of game experience. One of the story lines last season was the inseason battle in the net between senior Courtney Clem and junior Gabrielle Gauruder. Clem started out the season as the starter, but an early season injur y made way for Gauruder, who proved just as capable as she filled in for a couple games while Clem worked herself back. “It definitely helps us,” Saxton said in response of hav i ng t wo ga me ready keeper s. “ T hey both played big moments i n i mp or t a nt m atc h es. (Gabrielle Gauruder) is anxious to win the starting job, but another one is Nicki Pond, who’s been plagued with injuries, but she’s had a really good spring and does
have talent.” S a x t on s a id s e v e ral underclassman had great springs, including junior defender Alexandra Gjonaj and sophomore forward Madeline Lucci. A ne w sea son a l so brings a new batch of talent from the incoming recruiting class. Saxton said it’ll be exciting to see some of those newcomers, but didn’t want to single anyone out before they even step onto the field. “A l e x a n d r a G j o n a j played big in some spots last year and really came on in the spring, and we have a walk-on from the club team Maddi Lucci, who’s really versatile and could come on from su r pr ise posit ion a nd help us,” he said. “(In our recruiting class), we have several potential attackers. We reloaded offensively so we have a great deal of depth across the front six.”
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After hot and cold 2013, MSU volleyball ready for season Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com The State News nn
The MSU volleyball team seemed destined for greatness after winning 17 of their first 18 games last season. But the team couldn’t quite reel in the new-found attention and hype, winning just six of the remaining 17 games. It was truly a Jekyll-andHyde performance. Despite the disappointing finish, the Spartans still managed its second consecutive trip to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament. This season, MSU will look to recapture the early magic of last year, despite graduating key players Lauren Wicinski, Alexis Mathews, Kristen Kelsay and Kelsey Kuipers. “They’ve made so many things happen over the course of the last four
years,” Head Coach Cathy George said after senior night last season. “You look at how many nationally ranked teams, how many top 10 teams (we had). Just the different level of culture they’ve brought to the program. It’s been a pleasure coaching them and I’m looking forward to continuing that in the next couple weeks.” Senior libero Kori Moster, one of the top defensive players in the Big Ten, will return to lead the Spartans this season. Moster is coming off of a historic season and will likely be the key for the team next year. “(Moster) has been amazing in her time here, not only as a player, but as a leader and competitor,” head coach Cathy George said in a State News interview last year. “She’s been a main part of this team and has made an impact since game one.”
Wicinski and Mathews were arguably MSU’s top outside hitter and middle blocker last season, and a challenge this year could be replacing their production. A n inf lux of yout h could potentially alleviate the loss of Wicinski and Mathews. Sophomore middle blocker and Allyssah Fitterer and sophomore outside hitter Chloe Reinig both impressed the coaching staff last season and earned spots in the rotation. “She took that other hitting spot that needed to be filled and she’s a big presence,” Wicinski said of Reinig last season. “She’s a tall girl, she blocks well and hits well. It’s just easy to work with her. She keeps her emotions in check, and she did a really good job.” Reinig was second on the team in kills per set with 2.6, trailing Wicinski. Sim-
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Then-junior libero Kori Moster bumps the ball Nov. 1, 2013, during the game against Ohio State at Jenison Field House. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 3-0.
ilarly, Fitterer trailed only Matthews in blocks per set with .73. The loss of setter Kristen Kelsay, a stalwart at
the position for three years, will open the door for junior setter Halle Peterson, who was named to the AllBig Ten Freshmen team in
2012. She missed 10 of the first 12 matches last season due to injury, but was a consistent presence once she returned.
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Athletics department has many good follows In this day and age it’s no secret that students use social media as a primary means of keeping up with the things they care about. And after two strong seasons for MSU football and men’s basketball in particular — including two Big Ten Championship titles, a Rose Bowl win and a shot in the Elite Eight — it’s safe to say MSU athletics are worth keeping up with.
Mark Hollis: @MSUAD MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis seems like an obvious follow for sports
lovers, but he’s especially fun to watch when he teases a major athletic event. After weeks of cryptic clues about
@MSUAD Great to have @K_Drummond27 @Connor_ Cook03 & @Shilique89 represent the #Spartans in Chicago. Entertained, well-dressed and a perfect spiral.
a big event in 2018 this past winter — example: “2018, no passport necessary,” he eventually revealed a 2018 cross-country basketball tour. Who knows what he might have up his sleeve next year? Bringing the community together: #LoveLikeLacey When Adreian Payne’s
eight-year-old companion and “little sister” Lacey Holsworth died of cancer last year, the hashtag #LoveLikeLacey was everywhere as MSU students came together to mourn the loss of one of MSU Basketball’s biggest fans. Spartans are serious about sports, but some athletes know how to keep it light on social media.
Mike Sadler Senior punter, MSU Football Wo r t h a f o l l o w because: His Twitter description says it all — “I punt footballs and tell bad jokes.” Only they’re not half bad. Sadler keeps it light, joking about football camp and March Madness.
@Sadler_3 Just gave my senior speech... Got a couple of laughs and a lot of blank stares when I started talking about Homer’s Odyssey.
Bryce Dobbins Graduated former goalkeeper, MSU Soccer Wo r t h a f o l l o w because: He makes an effort to be entertaining to MSU Soccer fans. “It’s just things that come to my head,” Dobbins previously told The State News. “When people follow someone on Twitter, they don’t want to hear the same ole, same ole ‘I’m going to practice today.’ They’d rather hear something funny about what happened on my way to practice — something that would get people’s mood up or spark a reply or a retweet.”
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Travis Trice Ju n ior g ua rd, MSU Basketball Wo r t h a f o l l o w because: His Instagram is a balance between inspirational quotes and pranks on his fellow teammates, including videos or photos of players like Draymond Green catching up on their beauty sleep.
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s the school year approaches and athletes begin gearing up for the upcoming seasons, several Spartans will be getting ready for the big leagues. These are some of the Spartans drafted in 2014. — Michael Kransz, The State News All state news file photos
Jimmy Pickens Cincinnati Reds Adreian Payne Atlanta Hawks In the 2014 NBA draft, the former MSU forward was drafted No. 15 by the Atlanta Hawks, where he will play power forward. Payne is the highest-drafted MSU player since Jason Richardson went No. 5 to the Golden State Warriors. Payne is one of nine players in MSU history to achieve more than 1,200 career points and 700 career rebounds. He averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and .423 3-point shooting at MSU last season. Since the 2010 season, Payne had been under Izzo’s coaching.
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The Cincinnati Reds drafted the former MSU outfielder in round 15 (455th overall). Since the 2012 season, Pickens had played for the Spartans, and last season he was a top contributor to the Spartan offense. Last season he landed 38 runs and lead the team with a .318 batting average. By the end of the season, he earned a First Team All-Big Ten selection. “Jimmy was one of our two best guys offensively and, I think, really prepared himself well for the draft and for a career for baseball,” baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. said when Pickens was drafted. “He possesses the tools a lot of those guys were looking for as far as athleticism and foot speed and especially power, and he showed all three for us this year.”
Darqueze Dennard Cincinnati Bengals In 2014 NFL draft, the former MSU cornerback and face of last year’s “No Fly Zone” secondary was drafted No. 24 overall to the Cincinnati Bengals as cornerback. No other Spartan had been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft since Charles Rogers went second overall to the Detroit Lions in 2003. Dennard had played for the Spartans since 2010, when he was a true freshman. During his Spartan tenure, he went on to win two First Team All-Big Ten selections and the 2013 Jim Thorpe Award winner. In 44 career games, Dennard racked up 167 tackles and 30 passes defended, which includes 10 interceptions and 20 pass break-ups.
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Gary Harris Denver Nuggets Though he slid further than many would have guessed, Harris was eventually taken by the Denver Nuggets at No. 19 after the Nuggets swapped picks with the Chicago Bulls earlier in the night. ESPN analyst Bill Simmons called Harris the “steal of the draft” and compared him to former Florida and current Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. “I’m ready to get there and work and definitely earn a position there,” Harris said in a statement released by the Denver Nuggets on draft night. “Nothing’s going to be given to me. I feel like it would be a great spot.” He scored more than 1,000 career points in two seasons, placing him among only two other MSU basketball players who had done the same. Harris averaged 14.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals during two years at MSU. Harris had played with the Spartans since the 2012 season.
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Several Spartans have taken talents to NFL By Celeste Bott cbott@statenews.com The State News nn
Kirk Cousins In 2012, Kirk Cousins was unexpectedly drafted in the fourth round by the Washington Redskins, though they’d already selected Robert Griffin III in the second overall pick of the draft. Kirk Cousins stepped in when Griffin injured his ACL playing the Baltimore Ravens, throwing a touchdown pass with eight seconds left and scoring on a QB sneak to send the game into overtime, where the Redskins eventually won. The next week, taking on the Cleveland Browns on the road, Cousins made his first career start, throwing for 329 yards and two touchdown passes in a Redskins victory. Despite the Redskins’ com-
mitment to Griffin as their starting quarterback, Cousins has proven to be a capable backup. Brian Hoyer Despite going undrafted, Hoyer was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He remained there, backing up for Tom Brady until 2012, when he was released. In 2012, he was a backup for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals. He signed with his hometown team, the Cleveland Browns, just before the 2013 season. Hoyer impressed in his first start for Cleveland, throwing his 321 yards and three touchdowns for the Browns first victory of the season. After another excellent start, Hoyer suffered an ACL injury which sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Hoyer was 2-0 in 2013,
and currently is battling with superstar rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel for Cleveland’s starting position this upcoming season. Le’Veon Bell Bell was known for his athletic hurdles and bruising power in college and was the second running back taken in the 2013 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a preseason game during his rookie season, Bell suffered a foot injury that required him to miss the first three games of the regular season. But Bell came back to debut against the Minnesota Vikings in London, rushing for 57 yards and two scores on 16 attempts. Bell went on to start the remaining games for the Steelers, rushing for a total of 860 yards and eight touchdowns, while making the first team AllRookie squad.
KeShawn Martin Martin was drafted by the Houston Texans with the 121st pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. Since then, Martin has been used primarily as a slot receiver and a punt returner for the Texans. He has caught three touc hdow n passes as well as a punt return for a touchdown in his career as a Texan. He remains an electric player in the return game. Drew Stanton A n Okemos, Mic h., native, Stanton moved to Oregon where he became a top quarterback recruit at Lake Oswego High School. Stanton was a potential Heisman candidate by his senior year. Stanton was the Offensive MVP of the 2007 Senior Bowl and went on to become the 43rd pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions.
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Cousins was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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What is your favorite part of the job? Football Saturdays and walking the campus and the stands. Just talking to people… just being with other Spartans is great. Whether it’s talking to people who have been going to games for 50 years or students who are just getting started … being in a position to have the opportunity to high-five a football player on the field and
then walk into the stands and talk to a student and see what their week was like is really cool. What about your least favorite part of the job? Probably, like anything else, it’s resource allocation. You have to be comfortable with what you are and what your resources are. As an (athletic director) you’re kind of like the dad to 800 student athletes
and 25 coaches, and you have to attempt to be as fair as possible while still getting a return on your investment. What has been your favorite game at Spartan Stadium or Breslin Center during your time at MSU? Probably the outdoor hockey game (against Michigan in 2001), because of the uniqueness that will
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always stand out. Playing outdoors has been replicated over 100 times and that game kind of showed what Michigan State was all about. We took pride that no one had done that before.” Why is it important for MSU to be innovative? As you look at our mission statement, it doesn’t say anything about just rolling the ball out and playing the game … We ask ourselves, how can we separate ourselves from what other universities are doing? If you look at the outdoor hockey game, which has been replicated over 100 times, or the basketball game at Ford Field against Kentucky, which lead to the way most Final Fours are played, the key with all of those was to create a great experience for our student athletes. The athletic department has strayed away from conventional uniforms in your tenure. How involved are you with those decisions? We’re involved, pretty much everything we’ve done comes from a desire from members of the team. The fortunate thing for MSU is that everything we’ve done comes from our university and our student athletes. You guys head out to Oregon for week two of the football season, and coach Izzo is never afraid to schedule a tough opponent early in the season. How involved are you in those decisions? We’re heavily involved, obviously we wouldn’t do anything that coach Dantonio or coach Izzo don’t want to do, and I pushed the envelope a little for the Oregon game. You have to understand that when you play those kind of games that your chances of winning are obviously lower than an opponent of a different quality, but the student athletes really want to play the best of the best because that’s the way they grew up. It’s also good for the fan base. We had approximately 3,000 tickets out in Oregon and I think we’ve had 7,000 requests, so there’s excitement about the Spartans playing out West.