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Junior guard Denzel Valentine celebrates his game-winning 3-pointer Saturday during the game against Ohio State at Breslin Center. photo: erin hampton

After missing a game-winning shot last week against Illinois, junior guard Denzel Valentine found redemption in a decisive 3-pointer against Ohio State — appropriately enough, on Valentine’s Day. See pages 4-5

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Rates of student piracy go up again in 2014 despite dip in 2013

MSU study shows ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ has signs of abuse throughout

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Students put on flash mobs to promote ‘The Vagina Monologues’ show

Ice hockey defense was strong during matchup against Penn State

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“I am tired of feeling that the next person a white male will shoot is me. And yes, I am afraid of that. Because now we just kill what we don’t like.”

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Reporter Sergio MartínezBeltrán, on the Chapel Hill shootings. Read more on page 3.

MSU’s percentage from the free-throw line in the men’s basketball team victory over Ohio State

Mimi Patterson and her daughter, mechanical engineering freshman, Kelly Patterson accept their award for being the only female couple group Saturday during MSU Triathlon’s Heart Throb 5K event held at Auditorium. Read more on page 7.

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2015 NBA dunk contest brought back the glory days

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How much money will you spend on Valentine’s?

15%—$30-$75. Not afraid to spend to make bae happy.

46%—$0. I couldn’t care less.

12%—$75 or more. I’m not cheap on this day.

28%—Up to $30. Nothing crazy.

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Total votes: 68 as of 5 p.m. Sunday

Chapel Hill killings senseless beyond reason

By Sergio MartÍnez-BeltrÁn Smartinez@statenews.com

I am not a Muslim but I am human.

I am hear tbroken. My hear t mourns the deaths of Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, Deah Shaddy Barakat and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha.

Reports say a neighbor, which I am not going to name because I don’t think he deserves to be named, killed the three students “over a parking dispute.”

A parking spot. One single parking spot.

I didn’t know who they were but I can say that I’ve shed some tears thinking about them, their families and their friends.

Where is the love in the U.S.? Did it go on vacation with no return ticket? In recent months there have been too many deaths, too many crimes committed because of hate.

I am tired of feeling that the next person a white male will shoot is me. And yes, I am afraid of that.

Because now we just kill what we don’t like. We kill what we don’t understand.

As I think about the crime it becomes harder to breathe. It becomes ha rder to resist my impulse to hate, the impulse to become intolerant. My mom taught me to not tolerate injustices, but to love everyone.

Oh boy, it’s so hard these days to not let hate overcome love.

I just think of my friends, my diverse friends, my non-white friends. I just think of the minority employees in The State News I represent as the minority staff representative could go through this — that one morning I will see them and some hours later they will be shot to death “over a parking dispute.”

Love is stronger than anything, but when hate keeps killing people, innocent people, it is hard to keep calm. However, my heart is out to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community. Thanks for showing us that love is better than hate, that it is easier to love than it is to hate.

Love is stronger. Love is better.

Love is easier. Love will come back.

Serg io Mart ínez-Belt rán i s a reporter and the minority staff representative at The State News.

What. A. Show.

This year’s 2015 NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest did not disappoint and this year’s winner, Zach LaVine, put on a performance that will be remembered forever.

LaVine, a rookie playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, won this year’s contest by beating out Victor Oladipo from the Orlando Magic, Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, and Mason Plumlee from the Brooklyn Nets. This year’s contest was hyped as usual, but many people were not buying into it.

The NBA dunk contest — at one time a main highlight of the NBA season — has been downright mediocre in recent years.

T he images of t he epic Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins battle of the late ’80s, the creative dunks of the ’90s or Vince Carter’s complete defiance of physics in 2000 are always shown in hopes of hyping each year’s dunk contest.

But the past few years have not been memorable. For example, last year’s idea of having teams compete in the contest was disliked by many NBA fans. The dunk contest has always been every man for himself, and having players work together to win confused the audience and simply didn’t fit the model of what a dunk contest should be.

Despite being unmemorable, the past few years have had small spots of sunshine. Blake Griffin put on a show in 2011, showing incredible jumping ability leaping over the hood Mon day, F e b ruA rY 1 6 , 2 01 5

of a car to win, and Terrence Ross also had an impressive victory in 2013.

While these dunks demonstrated outstanding amounts of skill and creativity, they simply do not compare to what Zach LaVine showed us Saturday night.

Zach LaVine, simply put, made it fun to watch the dunk contest again.

He was highly hyped for the event, and it’s safe to say that he shattered expectations. His first dunk made me jump from my futon, as he performed a creative, through-the-legs reverse dunk which electrified the entire New York audience.

LaVine wasn’t done, however, as he would go on to perform a dunk that would literally drop jaws around the world. Zach LaVine’s second dunk in the first round was, in my opinion, the best dunk I’ve seen since Vince Carter’s display in 2000. The second dunk was a bounce-pass, behindthe-back jam that shook the crowd to its core.

LaVine cruised to a round one victory, earning a perfect score of 100 in the opening round. LaVine’s second round was explosive as well, as he performed through-the-legs dunks on both of his baskets in the championship round to beat out Victor Oladipo.

This year’s contest was an amazing show of athleticism which will be remembered for years to come. As a die-hard NBA fan, I am unbelievably excited to see such a high level of competition in the dunk contest, as I was beginning to believe that the contest had seen its better days.

I can only hope the LaVine performance will be the permanent spark the dunk contest needs and will inspire future competitors to continue the revival of the NBA’s dunk contest.

Who knows? Maybe 20 years from now, we’ll be showing clips of Zach LaVine and not Michael Jordan. Maybe.

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Spotlight Men’s basketball pulls through in crunch time with 59-56 win The matchup against Ohio State brought the Spartans back into NCAA tournament considerations

By John Neidhart jneidhart@statenews.com

Freshman guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr. tries to get around Ohio State forward Sam Thompson Saturday during the game against Ohio State at Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 59-56. PHOTOS: Erin Hampton 4

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MSU head coach Tom Izzo called it “poetic justice” and Ohio State head coach Thad Mat t a deemed it a not her “classic battle.” However you want to say it, MSU’s 59–56 win over No. 23 OSU was a terrific college basketball game.

Executing in crunch time has been a problem for the Spartans all year, but in perhaps the most important game of the season to date, MSU’s offense did exactly what it needed to do.

After a defensive breakdown led to a game-tying three from OSU senior for ward Sam Thompson with 36 seconds left, MSU faced another late-game scoring situation.

Izzo typically calls a timeout to draw up one final shot, but he allowed his team to play through the closing seconds this time.

“It kind of goes by the situation,” Izzo said. “I do think that Ohio State’s a very good defensive team. I didn’t want to give them a chance to stack up their defense. They were giving us trouble.”

As MSU (17-8 overall, 8-4 Big Ten) got into its set, junior guard Denzel Valentine worked his way around the perimeter, using a screen from junior for ward Matt Costello to end up free on the right wing. Freshman guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn drove to the lane before shuffling the ball off to Valentine. The junior guard squared his feet and pulled the trigger, sinking what proved to be the game-winning three with just a few seconds left on the clock.

As fate would have it, Valentine proved to be the hero on the very holiday with which he shares his last name. Izzo and Valentine both knew who needed to take the final shot despite a failed game-winning attempt the previous week against Illinois.

“That’s what I want,” Valentine said. “That’s why I came here. That’s why I work

hard — night, in the morning, noon. That’s why I work hard so I can be in this position. You know, coach, he’s huge in my life and he’s been a great leader. … Last week I kind of let him down and I wanted to make up for it.”

It was a shot at redemption for Valentine, but based on what he had done in the 39 minutes leading up to it, it wasn’t much of a surprise.

He had made four three-pointers before the final one, and his importance on the court was undeniable.

After picking up his third foul with 14:25 left in the second half, Valentine was forced to sit for the next six minutes.

In that span, the Buckeyes outscored MSU 14-8. It was evident the Spartans needed their captain on the floor, and with his game-winning shot, Valentine once again proved his worth.

Slowing down a superstar Heading into the game, MSU’s defensive keys pointed to one player — freshman guard D’Angelo Russell. Russell had been terrific in his first collegiate season and skyrocketed up NBA draft boards. As a potential top-five draft pick, the Spartans knew slowing down OSU started with slowing down Russell.

Izzo rotated defenders on Russell, as senior forward Branden Dawson, Nairn and Valentine all had opportunities to match up with the standout freshman.

“I thought we did a very good job on Russell,” Izzo said. “I could argue it, but I’m not sure I would. I think he’s maybe the best player in this league.”

Russell, the Big Ten’s second leading scorer, managed just 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting from the floor. Matta said after the game that MSU’s physicality provided some problems, but also that his guard might have been worn down from playing three games in six days.

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Junior guard Denzel Valentine attempts a point Saturday during the game against Ohio State at Breslin Center.

The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 59-56.

“That’s what I want. That’s why I came here. That’s why I work hard — night, in the morning, noon. That’s why I work hard so I can be in this position. ... Last week I kind of let (coach) down and I wanted to make up for it.”

Denzel Valentine, junior guard

them, such as Mar yland’s Melo Trimble and Nebraska’s Terran Petteway. On Saturday, the Spartans were all over Russell.

“He was a tough cover, I’m not gonna lie because he had like three or four inches on me,” Nairn said of Russell. “I really play defense with my heart. If you guard with your heart, everything takes care of itself. … Every shot that he made tonight was tough.

I don’t think he had a wide open shot, so that was good for us.”

Dawson dominates Dawson realized the importance in defeating a top 25 team, and for those watching the game, it was difficult to lose him on the court. He soared for rebounds, altered and blocked OSU shots —

Head coach Tom Izzo reacts to senior guard/ forward Branden Dawson making both of his free-throws Saturday during the game against Ohio State at Breslin Center.

The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 59-56.

from the perimeter, nonetheless — and even added a scoring punch. Dawson finished with an impressive 15 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks and four assists.

Dawson’s passing and vision were game changers. Whether it was a pinpoint pass to senior guard Travis Trice in transition, or a skip to Valentine on the opposite wing for three, his vision was a major factor in MSU’s offensive success.

Two of the most important plays of Dawson’s game came from a place that hasn’t been very forgiving to him — the free-throw line. With 3:18 left in the second half, Dawson stepped to the stripe.

“W hen Dawson had t he free throws, I told him he was going to make them because that’s what seniors

and Adreian Payne were in the crowd do,” Izzo said.

He made the first one, drawing a to watch MSU, and even former Bucklaugh from his head coach. The sec- eye and All-American Evan Turner visond one hit nothing but net, and ited Breslin for the game.

According to Dawson, Harris and Izzo exploded with two powerful fist pumps. He was fired up and so was the Payne practiced with the team on Friday, working with the scout team Breslin crowd, erupting with noise.

Dawson has taken heat over the defensively.

Having those players in the stands years for having a “motor” that isn’t always running at full speed, but after was plenty of motivation for the players, not that they seeing t he senior needed too much line up against him more. for four years, Mat“Ever y time you ta had nothing but run down the court, respect for him in you see them,” Valhis postgame press entine said. “ You conference. know, we’ve been “My question (is) talking about it for who in their right two days and Day mind with a brain Day (Green)’s been would criticize Brantalking stuff to us den Dawson,” Matta Number of free throws about how Russell’s said. “I mean, you’ve shot by Spartans during gonna come in here got to be a moron to Saturday’s game and kill us. It was criticize that k id. cool getting a win in … I think of all the great players I’ve coached against, I front of them. They built this place and this program so it was huge for think he’s one of them.” them to be here.”

Dawson echoed that opinion.

Former pl ayers provide “Just to see those guys come back, it motivation With the NBA season taking a break just lets you know where their heart for All-Star Weekend, former Spartan is,” Dawson said. “It’s a tradition here. players and current professionals had Just to see them come back and supthe chance to watch their team first- port, it feels good for us. When I leave hand. Draymond Green, Gary Harris here, I’m gonna do the same thing.”

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News MSU and The DMCA DMCA complaints passed on by MSU 2010:

1,150 2011:

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Copyright holders and trade associations scan the MSU network to identify the transfer of pirated files Once the IP address involved in the file transfer is identified, they send a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice to the provider As the provider, MSU notifies the IP address holder and disables network access to devices using it

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2013:

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After 2013 dip, campus file-sharing rises Students who use peer-to-peer file-sharing services to download copyright material through campus Internet can face fines if caught, or even university probation for repeat offenders

By Michael Kransz mkransz@statenews.com

From 2013 to 2014, MSU has seen a nearly 17 percent increase in the amount of notices of copyright infringements made by campus Internet users, according to university statistics.

But that increase of Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaints, from 970 to 1,134, received by the university pales in comparison to the four-year high of 2,021 in 2011.

And since 2011, only five students who violated copyright laws have had their MSU network access suspended for a semester or longer, along with facing probation for their remaining time at the university, MSU IT Services spokesperson Beth Bonsall said.

Additionally, another student currently has their case pending with MSU Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution through the Department of Student Life, she said.

The fact that none of these students have faced legal action represents the shifting methods of enforcement by copyright holders.

Criminal justice associate professor Thomas Holt said media companies have backed off pursuing copyright violators through legal battles and have instead have moved toward informal means of curbing the illegal activity, such as filing DMCA complaints that demand the offender cease and desist.

“They mostly stopped (legal action),” Holt said. “The argument is that it was more damaging to media companies to pursue a lawsuit against individuals. It wasn’t stopping rates of piracy and instead it seemed like more of an embarrassment for them.”

When MSU receives a DMCA complaint from a copyright holder, they deal with the offender using a three-tier system.

Given a first-level complaint, the offender incurs a $25 processing fee. A second-level complaint entails a $50 fee and an appointment with the MSU DMCA Processing Office.

A third-level complaint costs the offender $75 and demands them be further punished by MSU Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, at which time their network access is blocked until the complaint is resolved.

The repercussions of a third-level complaint varies from person to person based on the behavior of the individual and

the intentionality and impact of the offense, Department of Student Life Associate Director Rick Shafer said.

College students seem to represent the largest group of peerto-peer file-sharers in the U.S., with 40 to 60 percent of them illegally downloading music and other media, Holt said.

Having researched the correlation between certain behavioral traits and those who illegally download, Holt said they are likely to have low self-control, low impulse control and a view of piracy as being socially acceptable.

Adam Candeub, an MSU law professor, said pirating is an attractive alternative to buying the intellectual property, because college students are typically short on cash. But the plus side of piracy for media companies and media creators is that illegally downloading provides them free advertisement, he added.

The highest amounts of revenue lost from illegally downloaded copy right material occurs in undeveloped and developing countries, Candeub said.

And though Holt estimates that rates of piracy in the U.S. will either remain the same or increase, he said that the real determining factor of piracy’s future will come from a changed legal stance toward intellectual properties and how companies manage copyright infringements.

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Runners brave cold for charity 5K

By Meagan Beck mbeck@statenews.com

Dressed head-to-toe in pink and red apparel with homemade tutus covered in hearts, mechanical engineering sophomore Kelly Patterson and her mother, Mimi Patterson, celebrated Valentine’s Day together in a unique way.

The pair raced in the annual Heart Throb 5K, a race for couples or individual runners and walkers hosted by the MSU Triathlon Club Saturday.

“I think (the 5K) is a cute way to get people active and I just like 5Ks because everyone is cheering each other on,” Kelly Patterson said.

Mimi Patterson said she was happy to have the opportunity to spend time with her daughter.

“Now that she’s off at college I don’t get to see her very often and so for her

to invite me to do something with her was awesome, so I jumped at it,” Mimi Patterson said.

The 5K began at Bessey Hall, went down West Circle Drive and ended at Auditorium on Farm Lane. Kennedy Levy, race director and kinesiology junior, said planning for the race began in September and consisted of a lot of organizing, such as planning the path and having it approved by MSU. “It’s fun to finally see everything come together and work out super smoothly,” Levy said.

Proceeds from the event will be used to support MSU Triathlon Club for their journey to the 2015 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships in South Carolina.

“This is our big fundraiser we do every year,” Levy said.

Biochemistry senior Jeremy Shinn said he was happy to be able to par-

ticipate in a February race.

“There’s not many races in the winter and it’s nice to finally get a race in after being cold and cooped up all winter,” Shinn said.

A contest for bragging rights also encouraged participants to dress as “ridiculously Valentine-sy” as possible.

Tutus, head pieces and heart-patterned apparel were all to be seen on the runners and walkers of the 5K. “It’s more for Valentine’s Day spirit than anything,” Levy said. “But I was surprised, we got some pretty crazy people out there.”

Mimi Patterson said she and her daughter created their festive costumes out of their love for crafting.

“We’re both pretty crafty so (the contest) piqued our interest,” Mimi Patterson said. “And Kelly is a runner so all these things made a perfect event for her.”

fac t Kelly and Mimi Patterson, the only female duo in the race, finished the 5K with times of 28:02 and 38:05, respectively.

Howell, Mich., resident Connie Nunham races to the finish line on Saturday during the MSU triathalon’s Heart Throb 5K. Nunham placed first in her age group of 55-60. photo: Emily nagle

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MSU studies weigh in on ‘Fifty Shades’ debate While debates continue about whether the book-turned-movie showcases relationship abuse or simply obsessive romance, one MSU study is unequivocal

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1 Ray Charles’ genre 6 “Thank God” day: Abbr.

9 Swedish autos 14 Borden mascot 15 Cereal grain 16 Come from behind 17 Teen’s budding facial hair, informally 19 Place for a perm 20 One of many in a Lipton bag 22 Home buyer’s debt: Abbr.

23 Ceases 26 Sister of Rachel 28 Distributes by shares 29 Group nickname for Ringwald, Sheedy, Lowe, Estevez et al.

33 “Let’s go!”

34 Name of 18 French kings 35 “Toto, __?”: Dorothy 36 Caviar, e.g.

37 Country-drive view 39 Jam holder 40 Nonprofit URL ending 41 Carpentry bit 42 Uncommon 43 Next-door resident 45 Gabor with an echoic name 47 Florida State player, for short

48 Native 49 Living room piece 51 “No chance of that happening!”

54 Relax, in slang 56 Speculation leading up to a February 22 awards extravaganza 60 Open, as a jacket 61 Tex. clock setting 62 Theater offering 63 Takes a nap 64 Fancy carp 65 Former Steeler star Lynn __, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2006

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4 Style of wording 5 Command 6 Hoops ref’s calls 7 Demolish, as a building 8 Chichén __ 9 Yearbook sect.

10 Road travel org. freebie 11 Semi-autobiographical 1979 Fosse film 12 Opinion website 13 “Auld Lang __” 18 Pool legend Minnesota __

21 Natural aptitude 23 Wrinkle-resistant synthetic 24 Author Leonard 25 Bubbly plum-flavored drink 27 Online market for handmade crafts 29 Dumb mistake 30 Penitent sort 31 Like a woodworker’s rasp 32 Seoul native 34 Toy block brand 37 Humorist Mort who wrote jokes for Kennedy 38 To the third power 42 Colorful postcloudburst phenomenon 44 Hockey mask wearer 45 Alcopop brand 46 Hurricanes, e.g.

48 Spiny desert plants 49 Gulf War missile 50 “Don’t tell me!”

52 Relax on a porch chair, perhaps 53 Standard Oil brand 55 Hi-fi platters 57 Charlottesville sch.

58 Red or blush wine, familiarly 59 Buddhist sect

On Friday, the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie — based off the series of novels by E L James — premiered in theaters and brought in an estimated $30 million.

But that isn’t the only reason it’s received attention.

Some viewers are led to believe actions in the book and the new film are similar to that of sexual or domestic abuse.

Amy Bonomi, professor and chairperson of human development and family studies, conducted two research studies on the first book in the trilogy.

The first study involved analyzing the book and the characters, Anastasia and Christian, while using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of abuse.

“We found abuse was prevalent throughout the book,” Bonomi said.

“Christian uses an ‘interlocking pattern of abuse,’ such as stalking and intimidation.”

Psychology junior Jillian Convery, who said she has read the books and saw the movie, said she could see how someone who did not read the books before seeing the movie might find the film “abusive and horrifying.”

“Christian makes it known more than once that if A nastasia is

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uncomfortable in any way to let him know and he’ll stop,” Convery said of the novel. “She knew going into the relationship what he liked and what he wanted from her and she continued to see him.”

Bonomi said Anastasia’s reactions toward Christian’s actions have been observed among domestic violence victims in the real world.

“We found abuse was prevalent throughout the book. ...

Christian uses an ‘interlocking pattern of abuse,’ such as stalking and intimidation.”

Amy Bonomi, chairperson of human development and family studies at MSU

For the second study, women between the ages of 18 and 24 were surveyed on if they have read the book and the health risks they have experienced.

“We found women who read ‘Fifty Shades’ were more likely than women who didn’t, to have a verbal-

ly abusive partner, having a partner with stalking tendencies, having disordered eating, having binge drinking and having five or more intercourse partners in their lifetime,” Bonomi said.

Bonomi said reading the series does not cause these behaviors, but there is association.

“We cannot show causality — that ‘Fifty Shades’ causes these behaviors,” Bonomi said.

Hospitality business senior Kenia Perez-Aragon, who has also read the books and saw the movie over the weekend, said she thought anyone who may have not read the book would perceive the movie as inappropriate.

However, she said she did not think the film glorified sexual or domestic abuse. “(C h r i s t i a n ’s) c h a r a c t e r i s respecting of (Anastasia’s) needs and wants,” Perez-Aragon said.

“I don’t think that embodies anything with abuse or taking advantage of someone.”

Bonomi said she is not suggesting people to not see the film, but instead realize what is occurring in it.

“We’re suggesting kids and young adults be taught skills to critically analyze film, fiction and other types of popular culture,” Bonomi said. “There is, in fact, abuse being depicted in that particular video.”

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“Obviously, yes, there are signs of domestic abuse. There’s a dynamic in the book that makes it somewhat OK, but it’s not a healthy relationship.”

Allison Richards Biomedical laboratory science sophomore

“I didn’t take it so seriously. If you want to look at its effects on the masses, you might say it’s not OK.” Janette Guba Accounting sophomore

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‘The Vagina Monologues’ takes over campus with a flash mob Six cast members promoted their upcoming show, which will be performed at Wharton Center on Feb. 27 and 28, by handing out fliers during their Valentine’s Day flash mob.

By Leslie Hemenway lhemenway@statenews.com

It was fairly quiet at the Union this past Saturday afternoon, with just a few people relaxing in the lounge.

Suddenly, upbeat pop music started playing and shattered the calm atmosphere, causing everyone to look up from their work to see what the commotion was about.

Six women, each donning a black shirt that read “The Vagina Monologues,” formed a line and began dancing in synchronization to the music.

Halfway through the dance, media and information senior Laura Swanson, director of the event, began handing out fliers advertising MSU’s production of “The Vagina Monologues” to the people watching.

“The Vagina Monologues” is put on every year at MSU. It highlights various issues women face, such as sexual harassment, through monologues told by women who have experienced those things themselves.

Naperville, Illinois, resident Christine Graf, who was visiting MSU for the campus tour and presentation for prospective students, said she thought the flash mob was well done.

“I thought it was interesting, when I first saw one girl arrive I was looking at her T-shirt and trying to see what it said and I wasn’t sure what it was about, but I had a feeling it had something to do with some power women movement,” she said. “Then I saw some more girls arriving and then they were getting ready to do their dance and so I was watching it and I thought it was great.”

Graf said she would love to see MSU’s production of “The Vagina Monologues,” but won’t be able to because she lives in Illinois.

Regardless, she said she thought the flash mob was a great way to promote the play.

This flash mob was more than just a promotional event, though.

Swanson said the flash mob was part of a global movement, known as One Billion Rising, that aims to end violence against women.

“This event happens where people dance or rise or strike in some kind of fashion for this movement,” she said.

Before the flash mob, theatre freshman Katelyn Hodge said she was feeling a little nervous about the event.

“I’ll be nervous once we walk out and the music starts and, oh, my God, I’ve never done a flash mob before,” she said. “But I think once we get into it, it’s just kind of like you get into that mindset.”

English sophomore Miranda Madro said Swanson had devoted a lot of time before

Media and information senior Laura Swanson dances in a flash mob with fellow cast members of “The Vagina Monologues” Saturday at the MSU Union.

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“I’ll be nervous once we walk out and the music starts and, oh, my God, I’ve never done a flash mob before. But I think once we get into it, it’s just kind of like you get into that mindset.”

Katelyn Hodge, theatre freshman

and after “The Vagina Monologues” rehearsals to teaching the dance to everyone, which helped her get the hang of it.

Swanson said she felt passionate about the event, so dedicating a lot of time to it wasn’t an issue.

She said her passion stems from the issue the event raises awareness for: violence against women.

“Everyone is affected by violence against women. It’s a universal problem,” she said. “I think it’s really important for people to take a stand against it, especially those people who believe in equality for women. I think that the only way we can do that is having more events and more promotional aspects to get people in this called to action.”

Online To watch a video of the flash mob, visit statenews. com/ multimedia.

Media and information senior Laura Swanson smiles as she dances in a flash mob with fellow cast members of “The Vagina Monologues” Saturday at the MSU Union. The Vagina Monologues will be performing at Wharton Center on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Sports Baseball continues early season swing in Arizona with three games last weekend

MSU sweeps Penn State behind defensive play of Joe Cox The sophomore forward Cox blocked many shots last weekend to help MSU earn a weekend sweep of PSU. MSU played great defense in both wins

MSU played against New Mexico, Oregon State and Northwestern in Surprise, Arizona

By Alyssa Smith asmith@statenews.com

Spartan Baseball played three games over the weekend in Surprise, Arizona, against New Mexico, Oregon State and Northwestern.

MSU won their season opener Friday night against New Mexico with a final score of 9-3.

The game tied at 3-3 in the eighth, but after an incredible six runs in the final two innings, the Spartans pulled ahead and started their 2015 season with a victory.

Senior Blaise Salter started the eighth with a leadoff single, while third basemen Mark Weist followed with a double down the right field line, putting runners on second and third, with no outs. After a sacrifice fly from seniors Ryan Krill and Anthony Cheky, MSU took the lead 5-3.

In the game’s final frame, MSU extended their lead to 9-3, making it the sixth season opener win (out of seven) for head coach Jake Boss.

The next day MSU lost to two-time defending Pac-12 champion Oregon State in extra innings. The Spartans tied up the game 3-3 by the ninth inning, but a single with bases loaded in the 10th gave Oregon State the 4-3 victory.

“Good ball game against a very good team,”Boss said. “They have a lot of experience and are going to win a lot of games this year. For us, I thought our guys showed a lot of character. We got down early and tied it back up.

There’s no such thing as a good loss, but at the same time there is a lot we can take away from it. We need to do a better job of taking advantage of opportunities and doing the little things it takes to win.”

The Spartans were held scoreless until junior Cam Gibson led off the sixth inning with a standup triple to left-center, where freshman Brandon Hughes brought him home on the very next pitch.

There was a spark of hope in the bottom of the sixth when sophomore Johnny Nate made a diving stop in the infield for the second out. Oregon State responded with an RBI double in the next at-bat and regained their two-point lead.

MSU couldn’t recover and lost 4-3.

The Spartans closed out their final game of the weekend against Northwestern with a 3-2 victory.

MSU led through the sixth, with two points.

In the seventh, Northwestern tied the score until senior Chase Toth scored, unearned, edging MSU into the lead.

The Spartans travel to Texas next weekend, with a 2-1 overall, to play Houston Baptist, UT Arlington and Southeastern Louisiana.

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Sophomore shot Mackenzie MacEachern initiates a huddle on Saturday in celebration of MSU scoring during the Michigan State hockey game against Penn State at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. The Nittany Lions were defeated by the Spartans 3-2. photo: emily nagle

By Jonathon Chun jchun@statenews.com

Throughout the season, MSU hockey (12-122, 6-4-2-2 Big Ten) has been searching for more confidence or an extra edge. Unable to put consecutive wins together early in its schedule, MSU is now 5-1 over its last six games after a weekend sweep over No. 19 Penn State (15-9-4, 7-4-1 Big Ten).

The Spartans shut out the conference’s second-best offense Friday night before beating the Nittany Lions 3-2 the following night. Junior goaltender Jake Hildebrand stopped 68 of 70 shots on the weekend, including all 28 in Friday’s 3-0 win at Munn Ice Arena.

Sophomore forwa rd Mac ken zie MacEacher n was a not her Spa r ta n standout over the weekend by netting Cox four goals and adding one assist over two games. After scoring the game-winner Friday night, MacEachern scored all three goals for MSU the next night giving him his first collegiate hat trick.

Even with the performances of MacEachern and Hildebrand, all the talk following the sweep was about a Spartan who didn’t record a single point in the games.

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Sophomore forward Joe Cox – the third passed the honor along to Cox proving how star in Saturday’s game – had a sequence of much his effort meant to his teammates.

“It definitely gives a lot of energy on the blocked shots for the ages. On two consecutive penalty kills in the first period Saturday bench,” MacEachern said of Cox’s selfless night, Cox blocked a total of five PSU shots. play. “That guy is the biggest team player “One part of being on the PK is that you’ve we have for sure, and he’ll do anything to got to put your body out there, and that’s help the team win.”

Cox has an infectious style of play, which just what needed to happen today,” Cox said. “You’ve got guys like Mac who go out is one of the many reasons he was named on the offensive end and put pucks in, so if assistant captain before the season.

“He just lays down and he keeps doing that I’ll takes them,” junior capkeep (blocking shots).” tain Michael Ferrantino He took shots off of said. “He had five blocks his left ankle, right between a four-minute shin, left leg, left thigh span which is just ridicand groin before limpulous for him, but that ing to the bench. Both got us all going. I think MSU players and fans he does that and everystood up to acknowlone’s looking around edge the gutsy effort, ‘Hey, what can I do,’ but and the selfless pershots Jake hildebrand what can you say? He’s formance set the tone stopped this weekend always that kind of guy.” for the rest of the game.

Cox is sure to be sore “ T hat display of for the next couple of tenacity, courage, commitment – I don’t know what else you want days, but it is a small price to pay for getto call it – it was unbelievable,” head coach ting MSU back in the Big Ten race. MSU Tom Anastos said. “The whole team was is currently tied with Penn State for third standing cheering. … Those are the kind with 22 points, while U-M and Minnesota of things that he brings to the table. He’ll sit ahead with 24 points. “(I’m) physically worn down,” Cox said lay it on the line.”

“That was a heck of a way to start the after the win Saturday. “But mentally I couldn’t be any higher. To come and get game.”

Following the game, Anastos awarded six points from Penn State — a really tough the game puck to MacEachern for obvious competitor — it’s awesome. The win makes reasons. Without hesitation, MacEachern some of the pain go away.”

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U-M takes down MSU in women’s gymnastics Senior Alina Cartwright did a toe shoot to high bar Friday during the bars event at the women’s gymnastics meet against Michigan.

U-M scored a 49.200 on bars beating MSU’s score of 48.975.

By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com

The No. 29 women’s gymnastics team is coming off a tough 196.725–194.850 loss to No. 5 University of Michigan on Friday, but there were many positives to take from the meet.

The team’s score of 194.850 was slightly above their average of 194.765 going into the meet. This was an encouraging rebound from the team’s last event in which they put up their lowest score of the year — a 193.425 against Penn State.

The team has had a tough time with injuries. Both seniors on the team, Alina Cartwright and Ashley Noll, have been fighting to get healthy. Cartwright, whom head coach Kathie Klages often describes as one of her best all-around performers, hadn’t competed since the Bowling Green meet Jan. 10, but she was able to return, competing on bars.

Cartwright is still limited to just one event for the time being, but her performance on bars against Michigan was encouraging. Cartwright scored a 9.825 with a very solid routine and she stuck her landing.

“I was very, very thankful to hit the bars routine because I haven’t been in it for a while, so I was happy my teammates could trust me,” Cartwright said. (“Hitting that landing) was exhilarat-

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ing, it is a familiar feeling that I love.”

Klages and the rest of the team were excited to see Cartwright competing again and Klages is hoping she can get more involved by next weekend. “(Getting Alina back) for me and the team, we’re just really excited. She’s not going to be able to do anything else but just bars (against Pittsburgh),” Klages said. “Hopefully by next weekend we’ll be able to get her in another event or two and that would be incredible if we could make that happen.”

Cartwright is hoping to progress slowly toward competing in all four events again by the time the Big Ten championships begin March 21.

“I hope to come back on each event, all four events hopefully, progressing week by week and hopefully, by Big Ten (championships) (I’ll) be an all-around (performer) again,” Cartwright said.

Filling the void in leadership created by the missing seniors has been junior Lisa Burt. Burt has won three all-around competitions this season, with two second-place finishes in six total meets, the most recent being a second-place finish against Michigan.

“We’re really proud of what (Lisa Burt)(has) done this year with both of our seniors out,” Klages said. “With both our seniors out, Lisa has done an outstanding job taking the leadership role and trying to help this team move forward.”

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