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Check out our special section to make your Super Bowl XLIX the best it can be. From gameday recipes to betting squares, we’ve got it. See pages 6-12

Read about Spartans who have played in Super Bowls past on page 11

Are you rooting for the Patriots or Seahawks? Read our sports desk’s picks on page 12 Start Super Bowl Sunday off strong with our bloody mary recipe. See page 9

Good Eats: Check out the best places to get wings for the perfect midgame snack.

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East Lansing Police Department gets 11 new patrol vehicles At a price tag of $29,000 each, the new Ford Police Interceptors offer four-wheel drive to better handle winter driving conditions, a need made apparent by last year’s extreme winter conditions

for the base model and another $8,700 each for equipment outfitting. Because the department After purchasing and tran- transitioned from a Ford Crown sitioning 11 new four-wheel Victoria to a different model, the drive patrol cars into their fleet outfitting cost came at a steeper in late 2014, the East Lansing price, DeShambo said.

Helping offset that cost are the Police Department is better prepared for handling winter road sales from old cruisers to other police departments who canconditions.

Problems with the old, low- not afford to purchase new vehito-the-ground, rear-wheel cles and the slightly longer longevity of the new drive cruisers cruisers. became apparAt the start of ent last winter. his 27-year tenure High volumes of at the ELPD, Offisnowfall forced cer Todd Quick’s the department first patrol vehito resort to othcle was a boxyer transportastyle Ford Crown tion to reach their calls, ELPD thousand dollars, the price Victoria. of each new vehicle Then the only Lt. Steve Gonzaequipment was lez said. an eight-chan“There were nel radio and times in the past during major snowstorm events two toggle switches, one for the when our patrol cars simply sirens and another for the lights, couldn’t get through the snows he said. Compare that to now, and we had to use PACE trucks when the amount of equipment to get through,” Gonzalez said. has become a factor in choosing But the vehicle purchase wasn’t vehicle size.

Quick has been through an made solely for that reason.

The vehicle renewal process estimated 11 vehicle transitions.

His favorite perk of his new normally occurs every two to three years, East Lansing Envi- ride, which he jokingly referred ronmental Services Administra- to as his “mobile, climatically controlled office,” is the tor Catherine DeShambo said.

DeShambo, who oversees the fast-working heater.

Of course there’s other benecity’s vehicle purchasing budget, said the 11 Ford police intercep- fits over the old cruisers, such as tor utility vehicles — which are a more spacious interior. But in a souped-up version of the Ford this winter cold, staying warm Explorer — cost $29,000 each is important, he said.

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New app featuring food-related bargains quickly gaining traction at MSU

By Jessica Steely jessica.steely@statenews.com

Hooked, a new app that helps students save money has come to MSU. The app, known as Hooked, recently came to MSU at the beginning of this semester, according to the app’s co-founder, CEO Tim Rothwell.

The app is free and is currently used by 35 restaurants in East Lansing.

“We’re quickly getting a lot more (restaurants) on board,” Rothwell said.

Stephanie Smith, a communication junior, said she found out about the app via email.

Smith said she has only used the app once, but thinks it will save her money in the future when she eats around campus.

Rothwell said the app has been honed to cater to university-based communities, such as university students, profes-

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sors and staff. Though marketing efforts are mainly directed toward campus, the app is not exclusive to university students, Rothwell said.

“We wanted a product like this in college,” Rothwell said.

The app is currently active at five universities — MSU, University of Michigan, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin and the University of Illinois.

Samantha Brock, a manager at Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez, said the company approached the store and got them involved with the app.

“We have a dedicated market manager who meets with all the local businesses,” Rothwell said.

She said the company tries to hire a recent graduate from the university that the app is launching at, to get someone who has ties to the community.

Brock said Sweet Lorraine’s, which

opened Sept. 15, 2014, uses the app to do advertising and marketing.

“We’re a new store, just like they’re a new app around here,” Brock said.

Most businesses want to increase traffic during lulls in the day, so the app tries to make deal schedules that will best suit their needs, Rothwell said.

Brock said one deal they had, which offered a free mini mac n’ cheese, attracted about 130 new people to the store.

Smith said the app brought her in to try the mac n’ cheese for the first time.

“I was like, OK they have a deal for it, I’ll go,” Smith said.

Rothwell said they “always keep the app fresh with deals,” and the deals are exclusive to the app.

The company is taking Hooked nationwide this fall, Rothwell said, and their goal is to gain two dozen universities on the app per year.

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New legislation aims to keep graduates in state East Lansing’s senator in the state legislature, Curtis Hertel Jr., proposed legislation that would effectively cut the cost of student loan payments in half if the graduate stays in-state

BY Sergio Martínez-Beltrán smartinez@statenews.com

State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., D-East Lansing, introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide tax credits for college graduates to help with the burden of higher education costs.

The bill, SB 57, could potentially become an incentive for students to stay in the state once graduated.

“An alarmingly high number of graduates of Michigan universities choose to leave our state and begin their lives somewhere else,” Hertel said in a statement. “This legislation would help ease the financial burden on our young people, and give them a reason to stay here and continue moving Michigan forward.”

Graduates who choose to stay in the state would be eligible to claim an income tax credit equal to 50 percent of the amount paid on student loans during the tax year.

The graduate would need to present proof of residency, employment and payments

“This legislation would help ease the financial burden on our young people, and give them a reason to stay here and continue moving Michigan forward.”

Curtis Hertel Jr., D-East Lansing

made for the student loan.

State Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing, introduced a version of the same bill in the Michigan House of Representatives Wednesday as well.

“We need to convince the graduates — whether originally from Michigan or not — that Michigan is a great place to live, work

and play,” Schor said in a statement. “Providing $1,500 or so for five years shows them we are investing in them to help make Michigan a great place for the future.”

According to a statement sent by the legislators, the bill would provide tax credits regardless of whether or not Congress “comes to a consensus on student loan interest rates.”

“Talent attraction and retention is a bipartisan issue, and has been a priority for Democrats and Republicans alike,” Schor said.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues on HB 4118 and moving it through the legislative process to Gov. Snyder for his signature.”

The bills are modeled after a similar program implemented in Maine, called Opportunity Maine.

According to The Institute for College Access and Success, the average student debt in Michigan is $29,583, and 46 percent of 2013 MSU graduates were left with an average debt of $25,821.

One eclectic man’s tye-dye tradition at the Union Bowling Green, Ohio resident TyeDye Thom sells applied engineering sophomore Brandon Matthews and packaging sophomore Joe Calabro flags Tuesday at the Enchanted Planet Sale in the MSU Union. TyeDye Thom has been having these sales at MSU since 2004 and says he continues to have them because MSU puts students first.

Since 2012, MSU’s undergraduate supply chain management program has ranked high

By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com

The U.S. World and News Report has named the Department of Supply Chain Management at MSU among the top ranked programs in the country.

During the past four years, the department has consistently ranked first, battling only the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the top spot.

In the most recent ranking, MIT took the top spot for their graduate supply chain management program with MSU ranked second.

The MSU faculty works like a team to educate students while reducing redundancy and making sure everything is covered, supply chain management department chair and professor Dave Closs said.

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The perspective brought to the department also prepares students in their field.

“They bring a nice, broad perspective, it allows us to see the bigger picture,” President of Supply Chain Management Student Association and supply chain management senior Emily Clark.

Clark is also an R. Gene Richter 2014 scholarship recipient. Out of 83 applicants, 10 students were selected nationwide, three of which were MSU students.

The three focuses of the Department of Supply Chain Management are as follows: procurement, operations, and transportation and Logistics. Each piece is a significant part of the department’s success.

“A number of students, particularly undergraduates, have a hands-on work ethic and want to get things done,” Closs said.

There is a sense of community all fighting as one and working hard towards a goal, Clark said.

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Sports

Three keys to ensure an MSU victory over U-M

BY OMARI SANKOFA II OSANKOFA@STATENEWS.COM

Sunday’s MSU-Michigan rivalry match might not hold the same weight as matchups from years past, but with both teams performing below expectations, it’s fair to assume students and fans are in for an exciting game.

Here are three keys to MSU victory.

1. Attack the basket The Wolverines have been addled by injuries all season, with sophomore guard Derrick Walton Jr. being the latest victim.

Walton missed Tuesday’s game against Nebraska with a sprained toe, an injury that has nagged the guard for over a month.

With junior guard Caris LeVert out for the season, Michigan is relying on its less-experienced players to step up, including a trio of forwards averaging a combined 14.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game .

Though the Spartans are not a strong slashing team, they can exploit Michigan’s lack of depth and size by forcing fouls near the basket. This should present an opportunity for freshman forward Javon Bess, who has missed the first 10 games with an ankle injury.

Head coach Tom Izzo has started Bess in the last three games and has praised his ability to get to the rim.

2. Rediscover shooting touch MSU’s 79-77 loss to Nebraska last Satur-

Junior forward Branden Dawson attempts a point over Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III March 16, 2014, during a game against Michigan at the Big 10 Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

day was characterized by an inability to convert shots from anywhere on the floor, at least through the first 35 minutes of the game.

MSU’s cold shooting half was too much to overcome, as they went 5-of13 from the free-throw line, 2-11 from deep, and 9-of-25 overall.

Those these numbers improved in the second half, but it was too late.

MSU’s second-half comeback attempt fell just short.

Cold-shooting halves have been MSU’s vice all season. In the Maryland loss on Jan. 17, MSU went 4-of-13 from deep and 2-of-10 from the line in the second half.

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3. Trice and Valentine step up Izzo hasn’t always been happy with the play of the guard duo of senior Travis Trice and junior Denzel Valentine this season, and for good reason — when the pair of co-captains are locked in offensively, the Spartans are a significantly better team.

Michigan certainly has Sunday’s matchup circled on their calendar, and not just because of the rivalry.

Similar to MSU, Michigan lacks a signature win this season. And with their NCAA window slowly closing, a win over the Spartans would surely be a confidence boost.

It’s on Trice and Valentine to set the tone on offense early. MSU can’t afford another lackluster start in a big game.

A history of the MSU/U-M basketball rivalry

By John Neidhart jneidhart@statenews.com

head coach, the rivals split the series again. After falling to 4-6 in Big Ten play, MSU won the first contest at home behind Drew Neitzel’s 21 points to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. U-M rebounded in the second meeting, pulling away for a 67-56 victory.

2005: In 2005, MSU swept U-M, winning the first meeting 64-53 and the second 64-49. Shannon Brown finally broke out for a good game in the series in the second meeting, scoring 14 points in the win. This Spartan team eventu- 2008: In 2008, John Beilein got his ally made it to the Final Four before first taste of the bitter in-state rivalry in what turned out to be a very forlosing to North Carolina. gettable inaugural season at the helm.

2006: U-M rose to its then-highest AP No. 10 MSU rolled U-M, 77-62. Neitzel ranking (No. 21) under Tommy Amak- and Kalin Lucas each scored 18, and er in 2006. The first meeting between Michigan dropped to 5-15 for their the teams saw U-M upset No. 11 MSU in worst 20-game mark since the 1981Ann Arbor but in the second meeting, 1982 season. The Spartans improved No. 16 MSU responded at home. MSU to 18-2 overall with the win. ended a two-game losing streak with a 90-71 victory. It was MSU’s eighth 2009: In the only meeting between straight victory at home against the the teams, No. 9 MSU won 54-42 in Ann Arbor. MSU’s Delvon Roe scored Wolverines. a season-high of 14 points at the time 2007: In Amaker’s last season as U-M after an offseason which involved two

knee surgeries. MSU made it all the ond meeting, U-M’s Tim Hardaway Jr. way to the national championship and Kalin Lucas turned in incredible second half performance, as Hardaway game in Detroit later that year. scored 20 and Lucas scored 23 of his 25 2010: On Jan. 26, No. 5 MSU won points. The Wolverines ended MSU’s an instant classic in the final seconds, regular season with a 70-63 victory.

57-56. Kalin Lucas sunk a go-ahead jumper with 3.5 seconds left to pow- 2012: On Jan. 17, No. 20 U-M defeater MSU to 18-3 overall record. The ed No. 9 MSU 60-59. It was the first Spartans remained undefeated in meeting with both teams ranked since the Big Ten after eight games for the 1998. Freshman Trey Burke scored 20 first time in school history. Michigan points as the Wolverines defeated the started the season as No. 15 in the AP Spartans for the third straight game. preseason poll. In the second meet- After the loss, Draymond Green guaring, a 64-48 victory for No. 11 MSU anteed a win for his team in the secclinched a share (3 way tie) of the Big ond meeting on Feb. 5 and backed it up. He was terrific, totaling 14 points Ten championship. and 16 rebounds as No. 9 MSU beat 2011: Beilein got his first win in the No. 23 U-M, 64-54. series as U-M started to flip the script on the Spartans by sweeping both 2013: In 2013, both teams were highgames in 2011. In the first meeting, No. ly ranked entering the first matchup in 25 MSU lost 61-57. It was the first time February. No. 8 MSU dominated No. 4 MSU’s seniors lost to U-M. In the sec- U-M, 75-52. It was the first matchup of f ri day, JA NUARY 30, 2 01 5

top 10 teams in the series. Gary Harris scored 17 and Derrick Nix scored 14 to pace MSU. The Spartans led by as much as 30 in the second half. The second meeting saw a pair of top 10 teams once again, but this time, No. 4 U-M topped No. 9 MSU, 58-57. A Trey Burke strip of Keith Appling with 22 seconds left practically sealed the game.

2014: Playing without Adreian Payne and Branden Dawson, No. 3 MSU lost to No. 21 U-M, 80-75. Gary Harris scored a career-high 27 points and matched threes with U-M’s Nik Stauskas, who finished with 19 points. Michigan was 7-0 while Michigan State was 7-1 in the Big Ten at the end of the game. In the second meeting, No. 13 MSU lost again to No. 20 U-M 79-70.

The third time was the charm, as No. 22 MSU got revenge on No. 8 U-M with a fully healthy squad to capture the Big Ten Tournament title.

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Super Bowl Special Section

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Place your bets on the Super Bowl victor Use our betting square with your friends this weekend — page 7

It’s OK just to watch for commercials Staff reporter Alyssa Smith gives her thoughts on tuning in to the Super Bowl for some non-sporty entertainment — page 10

Got a big party this weekend?

Check out our recipe for the perfect jungle juice recipe for your bash — see online at statenews.com

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L.A. Times Daily Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

Super Bowl

Serving up snacks and gameday crafts Whether you’re hosting the Super Bowl party or simply bringing a dish to pass, these college-kitchen friendly snacks and cute crafts will liven up any gameday celebration

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By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com

Hosting a Super Bowl party? Try some of these cheap and simple recipes and crafts to liven up your Sunday.

Strawberry Footballs Ingredients 1 ½ cup dark/milk chocolate chips 12 whole, fresh strawberries, with stems, washed and dried ¼ cups white chocolate chips 2 microwave safe, deep bowls 1 piping bag) Instructions Warm the chocolate in the microwave, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Place on parchment paper, and use piping back to make football laces on the berries.

Serve chilled.

Crescent P e pp e r o n i Roll-Ups Ingredients 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls 40 slices pepperoni 4 pieces of mozzarella string cheese, cut in half Garlic powder Pizza sauce Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 8 triangles. Place 5 slices of pepperoni on each crescent roll. Top pepperoni with string cheese half and roll up. Sprinkle crescent rolls with garlic powder.

Place rolls on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve with a side of pizza sauce.

Mini Taco Bowls Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 diced tomato 6 jalepeno slices 12 corn tortillas Shredded cheddar cheese Instructions Brown ground beef in pan and drain, dice jalepenos and add to beef.

Add 1/4 cup water and taco seasoning and cook over medium heat until water is absorbed, then reduce heat to low.

Heat each tortilla in the microwave for around 30 seconds Using a 3 inch cutter cut 2 circles from each tortilla.

Press each circle into the cup of a mini muffin pan, then place in 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.

Place each shell on cooling rack and fill with taco meat and top with cheese, diced tomato, and sour cream.

DIY Football Snack cups Supplies Brown construction paper White paper Brown yarn Scissors Three-hole punch Glue Football template

Instructions Trace around your template onto brown construction paper, and cut out. You will need two football shapes for each snack cup.

Cut and glue strips from the white paper, to create the laces of the football. You will need about five.

Match up two of the football shapes, and while holding them together, punch holes along the bottom, about 1/2 inch apart.

Using yarn, lace through the holes.

Secure each end with a knot and fill with your favorite game day snack.

Football Mason Jars Supplies Pint mason jars with lids and bands White chalk paint Crown chalk paint 1″ paint brush Instructions Begin with brown chalk paint.

Using the 1″ paint brush, paint the brown paint over on the outside of the mason jar. Let it dry completely. Continue adding coats of paint until the entire jar is covered. For me, it took three coats of paint. Let dry completely.

Use the white chalk paint to paint lines like football on the smooth side of the mason jar. One side of the mason jar has ridges, and the other side should be smooth. Let the paint dry. Now decorate! You can add ribbons and stickers.

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Good Eats: Wings to gather for a Super Bowl snack pack Whether you want to go to Buffalo Wild Wings or grab take out from Wings Over East Lansing, the area is bustling with places to pick up wings for Super Bowl parties

By Leslie Hemenway lhemenway@statenews.com

Super Bowl Sunday is only two days away, meaning it’s crucial to start prepping for parties and game time snacks.

Even if you’re not a football fan, the Super Bowl is the perfect excuse to eat unhealthy snack foods all day long. Since no snack banquet is complete without wings, East Lansing residents have an abundance of restaurants that offer delicious wings for snacking.

Buffalo Wild Wings For many people, Buffalo Wild Wings is the first restaurant that comes to mind for a wing snack fest. Traditional and boneless wings can be purchased with sauces ranging from honey barbecue to “Blazin.’”

Wings can be purchased in 8, 12 and 18 and purchased in groups of 6 in any of their 16 original sauces. Orders can be placed to dine in or take out to bring them back to your Super Bowl bash.

Wings Over East Lansing If you’re looking for a place that delivers, Wings Over East Lansing might be an option to consider.

Manager Josh Smith said he thinks Wings Over East Lansing has a pretty good reputation that sets it apart from other places.

“I think it’s the quality of food and the

East Lansing resident Adam Rosales plates wings Thursday during his shift at Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing.

Crunchy’s has been around for 33 years.

service time. We’re pretty quick,” he said.

In addition to fast and friendly service, Smith said the restaurant offers fresh chicken.

Psychology junior Na Yeon Kim said when she gets wings, she typically orders from Wings Over East Lansing. She said she most recently tried the sweet chili and honey mustard sauces.

“It was a little sweet for me, I really like spicy stuff,” psychology junior Na Yeon Kim said.

Regardless, Kim said she recommends wing lovers, so check out Wings Over East Lansing.

Super Bowl Sunday is the busiest day of the year for the restaurants, so plan on ordering ahead sooner rather than later.

Crunchy’s If you’re looking for a beer to go with your wings, Crunchy’s has 27 different beer taps, most of them being craft beers.

Bartender Sam Olson said he thinks the size of the wings at Crunchy’s really sets them apart from others. They’re larger in size with light breading, so they’re not very crunchy. The wings are served with ranch that’s made in-house.

Olson also said the sauces are pretty tasty.

“The barbeque sauce in particular is really tasty,” he said. “Our barbeque sauce is made in-house with stout beer.”

Advertising junior Christian Olanows-

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ki said he typically orders a burger when he goes to Crunchy’s, but will keep an eye out next time for the wings.

“I’m down to try wings anywhere.”

Olanowski said.

Other snacks are also plentiful at Crunchy’s, including macaroni and cheese bites.

Peppino’s Sports Grill If you’re looking for a place with daily deals, Peppino’s Sports Grill might be a viable option.

Server Ashley Ault said the restaurant offers daily specials and deals.

While the restaurant is not typically seen as a go-to place for wings, Ault said they sell boneless and traditional

wings in a variety of flavors.

“I like barbeque, just plain barbeque, and hot wings. I’d recommend (Peppino’s).” - Kelsey Hannaford, professional writing junior.

Hannaford said she would describe Peppino’s wings as being tasty. For a quick deal to bring back to the party, make a stop at Peppino’s Sports Grill.

Learn how to make the perfect Bloody Mary

By Zoë Schubot zschubot@statenews.com

Whether you’re a die-hard football fanatic or just tuning in to appreciate the commercials, no Super Bowl experience is complete without the perfect cocktail.

For those who want to start the excitement off early with some day drinking, a Bloody Mary can be used to kick off a Super Bowl gathering.

Check out this recipe for Bloody Mary’s from food.com to serve any of your Super Bowl party guests.

Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces Vodka 3 ounces of tomato juice (can be substituted with Bloody Mary mix) 1 lemon, juice of ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 drops Tabasco sauce Pepper Salt ¼ teaspoon celery salt Optional:

½ tablespoon prepared horseradish Lime or lemon wedges Celery Green onion Pickle Pickled green bean Directions: 1. Rub lemon or lime around rim of glass and then put the rim in margarita salt 2. Add ice to glass 3. Mix vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, pepper, celery salt and horseradish (if using) and pour in glass.

4. Garnish with lemon or lime wedge, celery stalk, green onion or pickled green bean In approximately three minutes, you will have prepared a Bloody Mary to start the day off right for your Super Bowl get together.

Be sure to drink responsibly — whether your team wins or not.

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Opinion

Greg Monahan Opinion editor opinion@statenews.com @thesnewsopinion

Super Bowl halftime options are aplenty

Good study spot key to success

If Katy Perry isn’t your thing, there are a handful of other options to keep you and your party entertained during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show

By Kayla Clarke opinion@statenews.com

Procrastination. We all do it.

There are certain techniques to studying. It’s not just something everybody can do at will; it’s a skill. A skill that’s developed through years of determination and stubbornness.

On the other hand, the ability to procrastinate is something we seem to all have been born with.

There’s always some excuse we can use to put off writing that essay for a little bit longer. Maybe you’re just going to take a quick nap, then you’ll be in the mood to study. Just a 20-minute nap. You swear that this time will be different, you won’t hit snooze every 10 minutes for five hours. Promise.

It didn’t take long to notice the flaws in my own study techniques. I used to try to study in my bedroom, but it never worked out. The room itself was like a sedative, as soon as I got in there I wanted to nap.

I quickly realized that things needed to change.

I needed somewhere to go, a place where I’d actually get work done. Back when I lived in the dorms I started going to the cafeteria to study. I found out that I study best when people are around me.

Their words become a gentle hum and I’m able to get lost in my own thoughts, oblivious to what everybody else is saying or doing.

Last semester I often found myself stuck on campus until 10 p.m. on weekdays. I had a heavy courseload and the price of parking adds up quickly so waiting until then was an easy way to save a little money. So, I got a lot of work done while I sat in Wells Hall. For the first time in a while, I wasn’t scrambling to finish assignments or panicking over homework I’d almost forgotten to do. By the time the weekend rolled around I was usually caught up with my assignments. And because of that, I could do whatever I wanted and not have to worry.

Studying at home might work for some people, but for me, it only led to disaster. Separating the place where I work and the place where I relax made my life a lot less stressful. When I’m home, procrastination becomes my best friend and I make up excuses not to study.

So instead, I seek out other places to study. The library, a coffee shop or an empty classroom. Finding the right place, with the right energy, is vital to productive study habits. Studying is like taking your homework out on a date. You have to set the mood so that everything works out the way you want it to.

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Who watches football for the game anymore? Sure, this is predicted to be one of the closest games in a long while (anything would look good compared to last year’s blowout), and apparently the oddsmakers in Vegas are predicting a 1-point win — screw that! Everyone knows the Super Bowl isn’t about football at all!

The Super Bowl is about the halftime show and the commercials. Did you know that last year alone people spent 6.3 million hours watching Super Bowl commercials on YouTube? That is the same as listening to Katy Perry’s “Roar” 84 million times. Which is also a rough approximation of the number of times it’s aired on your favorite radio station since it was released in August 2013.

Perry announced that she turned down

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the Super Bowl gig during her “surprise” appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay back in October (the one where she predicted a Michigan State win over Nebraska, and freaked out over corn dogs).

In November, NBC and Perry confirmed that she actually would lead the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show, to minimal excitement. Joining her will be Lenny Kravitz.

Perry also hinted that there could be more than just one collaboration over the course of her 12-minute performance, but the probability of Snoop Dogg (“California Gurls”) or Kanye West (“E.T.”) appearing are slim.

So what do you do when you don’t care about the halftime show? You re-watch the commercials from the first half on YouTube.

YouTube knows this; the YouTube AdBlitz channel hosts all the Super Bowl advertisements, including sneak peeks, behind the scenes and pre-releases of certain commercials as well.

What you’ll also find this year is YouTube’s first alternative halftime show, which features many prominent YouTube creators and musicians, including Harley Morenstein from Epic Meal Time, Freddie Wong, Rhett & Link and Toby Turner.

Many creators have already uploaded videos to the channel, spoofing some of the most prominent ad tropes, recorded in “Harley’s Playbook: 21 Rules Every Successful Super Bowl Ad Must Follow.”

Rule No. 17: “Babies are adorable selling machines.”

If you finish the first half of Super Bowl XLIX and you refuse to listen to “Roar” for the 84,000,001th time, think about spending your halftime on YouTube, where you can re-watch your favorite commercials, see some awesome new content from your favorite online creators and pause before you refill on 7-layer dip and beer.

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“The Super Bowl is about the halftime show and the commercials. DId you know last year alone people spent 6.3 million hours watching Super Bowl commercials on YouTube?”

In the month of January, no matter if you live in the dorms or a kush loft above Taco Bell, 99 percent of the people you interact with are coughing, sneezing, runny nose -— sick.

Which makes the odds of staying healthy not in your favor.

Most st udent s, i nc luding myself, can only pencil in around six hours of sleep between morning class and the rest of my life. And my busy schedule doesn’t relax for the weekend, because there’s social aspects to college as well. No matter if I’m feeling drowsy or exhausted, I’m still going when I want to go out.

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tans are going to want to go out and enjoy the green and white lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean you’re invincible and we shouldn’t be careful.

Mixing substances has become so common, we rhyme to keep it straight. “Weed before beer and you’re in the clear, beer before grass and you’re on your ass.”

If that doesn’t sound familiar, how about this one – “Beer then liquor, never been sicker. Liquor then beer, have no fear.”

In order to keep up with the fast pace of East Lansing, it’s not uncommon for students who are under the weather to pop a few Tylenols with their morning coffee, take a swig of Robitussin with lunch, and Sudafed to keep going strong all night.

A two-birds-with-one-stone cocktail is sometimes something students don’t think twice about. The mix of alcohol and acetaminophen (Tylenol) or allergy and cold or flu meds, can cause serious liver damage. For almost all overthe-counter pain drugs, mix-

ing alcohol brings on some risk of upset stomach, bleeding and ulcers and rapid heartbeat, the FDA says.

With prescription medication, your odds get riskier. According to the National Institute of Health fact sheet, mixing drugs with alcohol may also make you feel drowsy and dizzy, as well as experiencing slowed or difficulties breathing, impaired motor control, unusual behavior and problems with memory.

Cough medicine like Robitussin mixed with codeine escalates to “serious or life-threatening side effects,” the NIH said.

For more serious illnesses that require a visit to Olin Health Center, the result of mixing antibiotics and alcohol might lead to fast heartbeat, sudden changes in blood pressure, stomach pain, vomiting, headache and liver damage, the NIH said.

College without partying sounds miserable. Half of the time, the only thing keeping you awake during your IAH or calculus class is the reassuring

vision of you and your friends kicking it on the weekend.

Imagine hanging out with friends at Cedar Village on a Saturday night. Out of nowhere you have difficulty breathing, everything gets fuzzy and it’s hard to operate your body. On top of that, you are disoriented and experiencing memory problems.

What sounds like one of those dramatic alcohol awareness commercials on television just became your Saturday night.

If you have a runny nose or a small cough, maybe we can skip a few trips to Rick’s in order to benefit our minds — and livers — in the future.

Here’s some advice, hit the bars early. No, really! Rama at The Riv on a Thursday? As many of us already know, you can get your drinks in, a full meal, and be exhausted by 10 p.m.

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A look back at Spartans in the Super Bowl

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By the time the Super Bowl arrives on Sunday, when the Seattle Seahawks will make their second straight appearance against the New England Patriots, it’ll mark the first time in five-years that a former MSU Spartan wasn’t on an active roster.

Ke lle n Davis , T E: Detroit (XLVIII): Currently signed with the Detroit Lions, Davis grabbed his first championship ring last season with the Seahawks following their trouncing of the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium.

The Adrian, Michigan native earned

All Big-Ten honorable mention honors during his senior year with MSU, before being drafted in the fifth round by the Chicago Bears.

Kevin Vickerson, DT: Denver (XLVII): Vickerson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs at the beginning of the season. He was placed on injured reserve more than a month before the big game during his tenure with the Broncos back in 2013.

The 6-foot-5, 328-pounder was drafted out of MSU by the Tennessee Titans back in 2005, after spending his high school career with Detroit King. He finished his career with the Spartans by recording 110 tackles, including 16 for a loss and 4 sacks.

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Plaxico Burress, WR: New York Giants (XLII): His collegiate career didn’t start off pretty after sitting out his freshman year due to academic violations, but Burress found a way to land in the top five among all MSU wide receivers in receptions (131), receiving yards (2,155) and touchdowns (20). Burress went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL, as well as catching the game winning touchdown catch in Super Bowl XLII against the Patriots with the Giants.

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currently ranks second among all MSU defensive players in tackles for a loss (46.5) and third in total tackles (465).

He was later drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round back in 2011, where he clinched a Super Bowl title during his rookie year against the Patriots. He has a contract deal with the Argonauts back in March of last year.

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Super Bowl picks from the sports desk Geoff Preston, sports editor: Seattle 31, New England 28: This one should be an all-timer. New England has a better defense than in past seasons, but I think Seattle will be able to force timely turnovers and win Sunday. Plus Tom Brady wears uggs.

Omari Sankofa II, men’s basketball reporter: Seattle 27, New England 17: I’m a huge believer in momentum, and the Seahawks have all of it now. Russell Wilson pulled off a comeback performance for the ages against Green Bay and it’s gotta count for something. Also, “Deflate-gate” qualifies as negative momentum for New England.

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John Neidhart, men’s basketball reporter: New England 28, Seattle 24: Tom Brady is undefeated in the Super Bowl against teams that aren’t the New York Giants. The pressure in the footballs won’t have an impact on this one, and I think Brady and LeGarrette Blount will power past a tough Seattle defense.

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Zach Libby, sports general assignment: Seattle 43, New England 8: Marshawn Lynch is an animal. There’s no two ways about it. Despite the war that he’s instigated with the national media, his performances on the field are second to none by any running back in the modern era. Lynch bulldozes his way toward his second straight Super Bowl ring over the same team that he used to run over back when he was a member of the Buffalo Bills from 2007-10.

Ashanti Seabron, sports intern: Seattle 24, New England 10: They say that talent wins games, but defense wins championships. New England may have incredible talent, but Seattle’s defense will prevail for the victory of victories.

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Austin Koltonowski, sports intern: New England 24, Seattle 13: Tom Brady personalized “Deflate-gate” and his “feelings got hurt.” This game has become personal, and as an under-the-radar MVP candidate since week 4, the Patriots will run away with the game in the final quarter.

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