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Blueprint for success How to bring a business to East Lansing — and make sure it stays

By Michael Koury kourymic@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS

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ast Lansing has seen its fair share of businesses leave the area, such as BTB Burrito being replaced

by Brother’s Grill, which was replaced by Señor Georgio’s , which was then replaced by No Thai!, 403 E. Grand River Ave. In a world of economic uncertainty, starting a business from scratch can prove to be a challenge.

Small businesses typically struggle to make it after fi ve years, with only half of small businesses still running, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Succeeding after 10 years is even harder, with a third of small businesses still going.

Trying to maintain that business might be an even harder challenge, especially in the city of East Lansing, where attracting a clientele and appealing to the student base is key for success.

From fi ling a liquor license application with the city to maintaining clientele, East Lansing businesses do what they can to survive.

Getting started Before anything else, East Lansing Planning, Building and Development Director Tim Dempsey said the hopeful entrepreneur needs to evaluate whether their business plan is viable and whether there is a market for the business.

“A lot of people assume, because it’s a college town, that it’s easy just to open up across the street from campus and as soon as you open up your doors, you’re just going to get all this business,” he said.

Finance junior Mike Neill said while he could see himself opening a business in the future, East Lansing might not be the best place for him.

“It’s kind of restricted ‘cause it’s all students,” he said. “Finding some big customers and clients would be tough at fi rst.”

For retail stores, Dempsey

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said picking the location of a business is the fi rst step in the process of establishing in the city.

“Most businesses, if they’re going to construct a building, they’re going to have to come through site plan review and all the approvals,” he said. “If they’re leasing space, depending on the type of business, they may or may not have to come to us for certain approvals.”

The process then goes to the city council, which looks at the business proposal and site plan to see if it’s the right fit for the city.

Seth Tompkins , owner of What Up Dawg?, 317 M.A.C. Ave., had difficulties when he brought his business idea to the city because of concerns raised by neighboring St. John Church and Student Center, 327 M.A.C.

Ave., that the restaurant might bring more crime to the area.

“They are very protective of their liquor license establishments in East Lansing,” he said. “If you’re going to be dealing with the city, they’re going to tell you how to run your business.”

Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett said many factors go into decisions on a business including concerns about public safety and looking at the applicant’s track record.

“In situations like that … the city has to balance the needs of the businesses with the needs of the general public,” he said.

Dan Kerbel, creator of SpartanApp, said he would consider opening a storefront business in East Lansing.

“It’s a great market,” he said.

“A lot of revenue to be made in East Lansing.”

Although he believes there is money to be made in East Lansing, Kerbel said what might prevent him and possibly others from starting a business in the city is the city itself.

“The city of East Lansing is too strict and too narrow minded on what they allow people to build,” he said. “It’s very expensive to start a retail location in East Lansing.”

Getting settled The fi rst year for any business can be particularly difficult, local owners said.

For What Up Dawg?, which celebrated its two-year anniversary last week, Tompkins said opening in February was one of many problems the business fi rst faced.

“I opened up in the worst month you could possibly open up in East Lansing,” he said, citing students’ reluctance to wander out in the cold as a hindrance to business. “A lot of mistakes that were made … we didn’t even know they were mistakes at the time.”

Tom Donaldson, director the Capitol Region of the Small Business and Technology Development Center, said the small businesses that struggle typically don’t have a strong sales and marketing plan.

“There’s a tendency for entrepreneurs to be very optimistic,” he said. “That’s good, (but) that can sometimes lead companies to be See BUSINESS on page 2 X

After a state Supreme Court ruling declared medical marijuana dispensaries illegal, one Michigan lawmaker hopes to keep the shops in business.

State Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville, is working on a bill that might combat the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw dispensaries.

The court issued a 4-1 opinion Feb. 8 stating dispensaries that allow patient-to-patient sales can be shut down under Michigan’s public nuisance law, which gives law enforcement officials the right to close businesses if they are deemed dangerous or a disturbance to the public.

Lansing dispensaries are the nearest option for students who use medical marijuana. No dispensaries are open in East Lansing.

Callton’s bill would allow Michigan dispensaries to remain in business if the local government authorizes them. Caregivers who grow more marijuana than they use would be able to supply it to patients through a dispensary.

Of Michigan’s about 126,000 legal users, Ingham County is home to about 5,000 patients and about 2,000 caregivers, according to 2012 state records.

The issue gained spotlight after Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette fi led a lawSee MARIJUANA on page 2 X

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MSU talks safety measures at recent meeting

By Samantha Radecki radeckis@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

There’s always the question of “What if?”

What if an armed shooter were to come onto MSU’s campus or into a classroom and wreak havoc — would MSU’s students, faculty and staff be safe and prepared?

MSU Police Inspector Penny Fischer, who commands the homeland security and planning division, said the answer to staying safe in a potential shooter situation lies with students, faculty and staff being prepared and staying informed. Beginning this spring, Fischer said there will be active violence training sessions available to faculty and staff informing them of what to do if faced with an armed shooter situation on campus. She did not release a date for when the session would begin.

The discussion about campus security was held at the last Steering Committee meeting earlier this month. Committee members talked about MSU’s emergency plans and the access the community has to them.

“I have classes, and so you know, I got thinking about my own classroom and in a situation what I might do and what I might tell the students,” said Jacqueline Wright, a nursing associate professor and the secretary for Academic Governance who attended the meeting. “It was a good topic of discussion.”

Fischer said MSU has emergency plans in place for a gunman situation and holds large drills annually and smaller drills periodically to help prepare administrators, police and students for different types of emergency situations. MSU held a campuswide gunman situation drill in July 2012.

“We had officers set to respond, we had people serving as actors and we just tested our protocols in terms of controlling the scene and handling the situation,” she said.

Fischer said there is always room for security improvements and the plans can be accessed on the MSU Police website.

Director of Residence Education and Housing Services Kathy Collins said it is important for students, faculty and staff to review

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Two law enforcement officers carry off Holt resident Tim Whitford, (then) an LCC psychology sophomore, during an active shooter scenario outside of the MSU Pavilion last July.

the security measures on MSU’s campus. Ways to protect oneself in a gunman situation are to listen to the orders from the police department, be aware of where the emergency is happening, properly utilize the card swiping security systems in the residence halls, follow the instructions given by MSU to evacuate a building,

or stay in building and sign up for MSU Alerts, Collins said.

“The number one thing students and staff can do is sign up for MSU Alerts,” she said. “If there is an emergency on campus, we have a good system here … that’s going to notify you of what’s going on (and) where it’s happening.”

Emergency announcements also can be issued via the green security phones on campus and messages and instructions can override all of the digitized screens in campus residence halls and cafeterias. Collins said the security information is available in the residence hall handbook and is discussed at the first floor meeting of the fall and spring semesters.

“Sign up for alerts, listen to the instructions, pay attention that you only allow yourself into the building — we are responsible for our own safety in a lot of ways,” Collins said.

French senior Sarah Lapidus signed up for MSU alerts and said although she has never liked to think about a shooter in her class in Berkey Hall, she is happy MSU has security measures in place.

“It’s starting to happen more often and it’s scary,” Lapidus said. “We do need procedures put in place. The students should also be told what do if something were to happen (at MSU).”

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For some, choosing a university means hours of Googling each college’s tuition rates, population size and distance from mom and dad, but a new government program could alleviate some of the stress.

To help students find an affordable education, the U.S. Department of Education compiled tuition rates and other information about universities to create an interactive College Scorecard. The release followed President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening when he announced the scorecard to aid students in their college hunt.

The online scorecard allows students to choose from certain criteria, such as whether they want to attend a small or large university, what type of degree they are looking for and how far away from home they’re willing to live. The scorecard narrows down the college and university options based on the student’s preferences.

Students can see the average net price for an undergraduate degree, graduate rates, loan default rates, what type of jobs students get after See SCORECARD on page 2 X

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Police brief No leads regarding stolen permits, police say Several university parking permits have been “pilfered� while being sent through the mail, MSU Police Assistant Director Tony Kleibecker said.

Kleibecker said at least four multi-car parking permits, complete with a suction cup to move them from car to car, were reported missing from the sealed envelopes sent by the department to members of the MSU community.

He said about 100 permits were sent in several different batches through the U.S. Postal Service from midDecember to Feb. 5.

In the four cases, those who purchased the permits received a sealed envelope but found no permits inside, he said.

Kleibecker said there are no suspects and the department is working with a postal inspector to investigate the matter.

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Donaldson said for a business to be successful, listening and changing to meet local consumer needs sometimes is needed. “The successful businesses are the ones that listen to customers,� he said. “Business owners have to pivot a little bit to adjust ideas to what market demands.�

As time went on, Tompkins picked up on what he needed

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graduating from the college and the median amount students borrow in student loans to pay for an education at the university.

The website also shows a tuition calculator and a chart to see how the college’s tuition has risen or fallen in the past few years. “Parents and students can use (this) to compare schools based on a simple criteria: where you can get the most bang for your

to change with his business in order for it to improve, and learned from mistakes in purchasing and overstaffi ng. He also cut business hours from seven days a week to Tuesday through Saturday, a move he said led to an increase in sales. “It was really trying to minimize the damage that we were taking,� he said. “What can we do to maximize our sales and minimize our costs?�

“The city of East Lansing is too strict and too narrow minded on what they allow people to build.�

Dan Kerbel, creator of SpartanApp

Staying for good, or closing doors Not all businesses work in East Lansing, and the city has seen its fair share of businesses come and go.

Spar-Thai was open from May 2011 to December 2011 because of increasing licens-

ing fees.

The pedicab service offered customers rides on threewheeled electric bikes.

Spar-Thai owner Dave Thorin said while he doesn’t hold a grudge against the city, he believes tripling the licensing fees for cab services crippled the business. “It killed us,� he said. “Nothing (we) could do about it.�

When Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub, 131 Albert Ave., first opened more than a decade ago, owner Trisha Riley said

the restaurant brought something unique to the city. “We were offering freshbrewed beer, which wasn’t offered before,� she said.

Now with the possibility of a new brewpub in The Residences and the increasing amount of liquor establishments in the city, Riley said the hard times might be coming. “Supply and demand is a big issue when it comes to the needs of running a business,� she said. “I think it’s going to be harder for everybody.�

educational buck,� Obama said during his speech.

Director of the Office of Admissions Jim Cotter said the information on the scorecard seems accurate, consistent and targeted enough to allow students to make equal comparison between colleges. “I believe what President Obama is trying to do here is giving students an opportunity to compare apples to apples as opposed to comparing apples to oranges,� he said.

But Cotter said to truly understand the college’s environment, students will have to experience it in person for themselves.

Director of the Office of Financial Aid Rick Shipman said

one of the downsides of using the scorecard is it only provides average costs or rates. “While averages make the information mathematically accurate, they don’t necessarily make it personally relevant,� he said. “So students need to approach the scorecard with the knowledge that it is just providing a general sense of information.�

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said the College Scorecard can help alleviate the stress of sorting through college websites and documents to fi nd answers to affordability questions.

Obama’s College Scorecard announcement was accompanied by other propositions to

help higher education.

The president also suggested Congress amend the Higher Education Act to include affordability and value for students’ money as factors in determining how much federal funding universities receive.

Music education senior Judy Pagryzinski said when it came to choosing a college, she researched universities heavily, visited campuses and spoke with MSU students before she made her fi nal decision. She said a College Scorecard would have helped her search for costs and rates. “In terms of planning that financially, if there was a way to make that better, I think that would be great,� she said.

area’s business sector, and his own shop brings in enough business for him to make a living.

State Sen. R ic k Jones, R-Grand Ledge, said the court made the right decision to give law enforcement officials the authority to close medical marijuana facilities under the public nuisance law.

Jones said dispensaries opened next to schools and churches with drug rehabilitation programs with “big flashing neon lights.� He said this wasn’t what voters wanted when they approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act in 2008. “When the people of Michigan voted for the medical marijuana law they thought they were voting for grandma and grandpa in their last stages of their live in severe pain or with cancer to go in and get some medical marijuana,� he said.

Jones said he has spoken

with young adults who admit to using card mills, or businesses with doctors who will provide approval slips to obtain medical marijuana registry cards, to abuse the system and use marijuana recreationally.

The medical marijuana act did not specifically permit medical marijuana shops or dispensaries, but dozens sprang up around Lansing following its approval.

Callton introduced a similar

bill last May to ensure dispensaries are clean establishments. “Dispensaries are popping up left and right, and we need to make sure these places pass ‘the grandma test,’� Callton said. “If you wouldn’t feel safe having your grandma go to one of these places to pick up her medical marijuana, as if she went to a pharmacy, then it needs to be cleaned up or closed down.�

Staff writer Darcie Moran contributed to this report.

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suit against the Compassionate Apothecary dispensary in Mount Pleasant, Mich., for violating the state’s health code.

Rocky Antekeier, owner of the medical marijuana shop Helping Hands Clinic LLC , 4100 S. Cedar St., in Lansing, said closing shops would be a disservice to local patients prescribed to the drug. “There are people out there that don’t have a caregiver that need some medicine,� Antekeier said. “There are a lot of people who have cancer or are in wheelchairs that can’t grow it on their own.�

Antekeier said dispensaries are an important part of the

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hen classes become too long and studying too demanding, there are some simple ways to stay active without breaking the daily routine.

Jon Kermiet, Olin Student Health Center health educator and coordinator of LifeRx, said about 50 percent of MSU students said they had back pain in the last year, citing a survey of MSU students from his research.

“The reason is because they are sitting way too much,” Kermiet said.

He said it is important for students to move around during the day.

“The No. 1 excuse they give is that they don’t have the time, (but) when you look at it, it’s probably not a valid excuse,” Kermiet said. “If they can look at exercise in their daily routine as a priority, then they are more likely to do that.”

He said exercising will help students think and sleep better and be more alert during the day.

Here are some ways to stay active without making a trip to the gym.

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ACTIVITIES HELD ON CAMPUS PROMOTE EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS

MSU will observe National Eating Disorders Awareness Week one week early with special on-campus events, according to a university release.

Today, students can attend a free showing of “Killing Us Softly 4 — Advertising’s Image of Women” accompanied by a discussion led by adjunct assistant kinesiology professor Jon Robison, an expert in weight and health.

The event will take place 7:309 p.m. in 105 S. Kedzie Hall.

On Wednesday, students

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Many students find inside and outside chores to be boring and a pain, but they also can be a workout opportunity, Kermiet said.

“For most people that’s not much fun and certainly not something they look forward to,” Kermiet said. “It’s important to remind people that any movement is good movement.”

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can listen to recovery stories and participate in a discussion and yoga event from 7-9 p.m. in 126 IM Sports-Circle. Free T-shirts and other prizes will be given out.

MSU’s undergraduate student government, ASMSU, and the Residence Halls Association, as well as several other organizations, are sponsoring the free events.

To learn more, visit msutoday.msu.edu.

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MONEY RAISED TO FIGHT LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE About $570 was raised and donated by MSU College of Human Medicine students to fight local domestic violence, according to media reports.

Staying active during school

Kermiet said many students spend most of their day sitting in class, eating and hunching over their computer.

Some ways students can stay active while on campus or studying include:

WORD ON THE STREET What are some things that people can do besides going to the gym to stay fit and healthy?

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Taking more than one trip to complete a task.

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Using the stairs instead of an elevator, which Kermiet said he sees many students do on campus.

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Walking or biking to class instead of driving or taking the bus. Take a longer route to class and walking faster also can burn calories, Kermiet said.

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Parking far from the destination in the parking lot will force students to walk further.

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The college, representing the Women’s Health Interest Group, or WHIG, presented the check to Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator Jillian Pastoor of End Violent Encounters, or EVE, according to the Lansing State Journal.

EVE provides support services and awareness for domestic abuse victims.

The money was raised in a Nov. 30, 2012 medical student spelling bee at Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave., involving more than 60 human medicine students.

The fundraiser was coordinated by WHIG and the College of Human Medicine’s chapters of the American Medical Association and the American Medical Women’s Association.

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DIVERSITY Graduate student Zhu Haobing performs a Chinese piano piece after receiving her award during the Excellence in Diversity Recognition and Awards Program on Friday at Kellogg Conference Center.

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RHA hosts leadership conference for students

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If someone walked in late to the Spartan Leadership Conference on Sunday afternoon, they might have seen students throwing their wallet at a window, students performing the “stop, drop and roll,” and a student asking others about their style of underwear.

The Residence Halls Association’s, or RHA’s, Spartan Leadership Conference emphasized improving life skills and networking traits as the main objective of the gathering. About 50 people attended the conference, which had different skill-building sessions focused on résumé building, learning more about diversity, relieving stress and

efficiently managing time.

“Spartan Leadership Conference is an opportunity to give to our on-campus and off-campus MSU students to network with each other and learn from each other by attending different programing sessions where they can learn to build some professional skills and learn to build some personal skills,” RHA Communications Coordinator Zachary DeRade said.

One of the programming sessions featured an activity proving how asking others to do ridiculous tasks might not be a beneficial leadership technique, showing how it is important to have reasons behind asking people to do certain tasks.

The gathering was free for students, and participants received free shirts and backpacks, said DeRade, who also was the conference coordinator.

MSU Career Services representatives, LBGT Resource Center workers and student leaders made presentations at the conference.

“It’s a resource to help you with your professional personal development and leadership skills,” RHA President Kelcey Gapske said.

No-preference freshman Elizabeth Vandenbil attended the conference yesterday, looking to help improve leadership qualities since she is part of many different groups on campus, including residence hall government.

“I saw this as a way to better both my leadership roles as well as just prepare myself as I look for jobs,” Vandenbil said.

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Students, faculty awarded for diversity efforts

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Graduate student Zhu Haobing, who has been away from her home in China for about five years, still tries to bridge the cultural gap between the U.S. and China through music because she said it is an universal language.

“Because I’m studying in a foreign country, diversity is something I experience everyday,” Zhu said. “Every day I meet different people and it makes my life really colorful and expands my view on the world.”

During the All-University Excellence in Diversity Recognition and Awards program last Friday at Kellogg Center, Zhu received the Students Making a Difference through Artistic Expression Award for piano performance. She presented a solo performance of Chinese traditional folk music as transcribed by Wang Jianzhong.

More than 20 students and faculty were recognized with Zhu, receiving awards related to a range of diversity programs at MSU, including the 2012 Multi-

cultural Heroes Hall of Fame and the 2012 International Student Essay Competition. The awards were given to students and faculty who have gone above and beyond to promote diversity at MSU. Apparel and textiles sophomore Capelle Gabriel also was honored with the Students Making a Difference through Artistic Expression Award.

Gabriel created a 3-D wire representation of a two-headed calf. The calf was a metaphor for diversity at MSU. She used different colors to emphasize the difference between one side of the calf and the other, although it was all made from the same wire. Gabriel said bright colors dominated one side of the calf, which represented MSU’s varied cultural perspectives, while the other side was dominated by black paint, a symbol of the stereotypes that prevent people from exploring beyond society’s confinements.

“I think that even listening to people at the ceremony has given me ideas on how to promote diversity,” Gabriel said. “Just extending out to people and attending

more events (to get) involved in the community is an easy way to start. I’m realizing that there are more opportunities than I originally thought to learn about different cultures.”

The Native American and Hispanic Business Students, or NAHBS, was given the Organization Award: Excellent Progress toward Advancing Diversity within Community. NAHBS created the Native American Outreach Program, where members go to different Native American tribes and try to motivate and inspire students to pursue higher education. They hope to help students see there is value in going away from their community to get an education and bring that education back to their tribe.

“Our organization (was started) in order to increase the representation of both Native Americans and Hispanics within the business college, because right now they are extremely underrepresented,” NAHBS President Kim Rizzo said. “We try to create a home away from home for any students within our organization while also giving them professional development opportunities.”

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epresentatives across the state are debating the pros and cons of passing a bill to drop the foreign language requirement in Michigan high schools.

Proponents of the bill argue foreign language courses levy an enormous amount of stress on young students and push some to drop out of high school.

Michigan has one of the highest dropout rates in the country, with 24 percent of high school

students dropping out of school each year.

The necessity of foreign language in high school is something that can be debated — along with the benefits it presents compared to other courses — but connecting it to the dropout rate is unreasonable.

Proponents of the bill argue learning a foreign language better prepares Michigan students to work in a globalized economy. But this idea seems to have digressed during the last century.

In other countries, students learn English as a second language — not just as a school requirement, but as a way to succeed in the modern world.

As the ability to speak fluent English moves to the forefront as a much-needed skill in the professional world, the importance of understanding other languages loses some of its value.

But as accurate as parts of this statement might be, having this outlook toward other cultures makes Americans seem pompous and out of touch with the rest of the world.

It is easier to support making foreign language courses optional before considering the

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same for others, such as math, science or history. But not for the reasons specified by certain representatives.

Foreign language courses offer students the chance to learn about the customs and beliefs of a culture different from their own.

They have been linked to having positive effects on intellectual growth, giving students a new understanding of their own language and increasing job opportunities in many careers.

They can be a difficult part of a high school student’s curriculum and present course materials and homework that are challenging and time consuming.

But isn’t that what you should expect from any class in school?

Making foreign language classes optional to high school students has the potential to damage their educational potential for years to come.

There are many factors accounting for Michigan’s less-than-stellar dropout rate, but granting students an easier ride to earning their diplo-

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mas shouldn’t be the agreed upon measure in reversing this trend.

Despite being difficult, learning a foreign language is an easy way to stand out professionally from peers.

Students who take a foreign language have the potential to communicate with people from different cultures. They have the ability to work for companies not confined to the U.S. and take on challenges those who don’t speak the language wouldn’t be able to manage.

Figuring out why 24 percent of Michigan’s teens are choosing not to receive an education should be a top priority of our state’s policy makers — not fi nding new ways for them to cut corners to succeed.

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“Inclusion essential for unified campus” ANDY CURTIS curtisa7@msu.edu What I find blatantly disturbing is the attitudes that some foreign students express toward American students. I have had several international friends tell me of conversations their friends have had talking about how stupid they think Americans are. Respect is a twoway street. It should not be the sole responsibility of Americans to reach across the table. If international students want to make friends with Americans that is great. But if they make no effort to engage themselves, then how are we to blame?

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JUST SO YOU KNOW Do not confuse multiculturalism with cultural relativism.

Being open to new cultures is great but that should not blunt legitimate criticism of cultures. People should be treated with dignity and respect but ideas should be scrutinized. China offers many opportunities for exchange but that does not mean we must accept everything.

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Longer justice terms give president more power

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resident Barack Obama is a busy man. Last week, he delivered the State of the Union address prior to traveling to a factory in North Carolina , speaking to a prekindergarten class in Georgia, meeting with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano in Washington D.C. and presenting 18 Presidential Citizens Medals.

Obama then flew to Chicago to discuss policies presented in the State of the Union, and now is in Florida playing golf and taking a couple days off.

While he is there, maybe looking at Supreme Court appointment strategy would not be such a bad idea.

Through the Supreme Court, President Obama holds power previously unseen in modern American politics.

Throughout the 112 justice history of the Supreme Court, a new trend is emerging — jus-

tices are retiring at a much older age.

From 1940 to 1971, the average term served by a justice before retiring was 12.2 years.

From 1971 to 2000, the average term served has jumped staggeringly to 26.1 years — a 214 percent increase. Longer time served on the court has brought the average age of retirement up from 69 in 1970 to 79 today.

With judges now serving longer terms that stretch further into old age, the power the president has to appoint carries even greater importance.

The two most recent judges to retire did so at 90 — Justice John Paul Stevens— and 75 — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

If the president appoints relatively young judges of his political liking, they reasonably can be expected to remain in service for 20 years.

Although a justice’s official job description prohibits actively promoting a political agenda, it is well understood certain justices support some constitutional outlooks more than

future of the court. others.

Of the nine justices, four Supr e me C ou r t ju st ice appointment is a more sub- are 74 years old or older. Reatle way for presidents to give gan appointed Antonin Scalia their political outlook longevity and Anthony Kennedy, both of whom are 76. Clinton appointbeyond their limited terms. ed Rut h Bader Month af ter Ginsburg and Stemonth, case after GUEST COLUMNIST phen Breyer who case, the cour t are 79 and 74, defi nes and reinrespectively. forces the frameIf the averwork of e ve r y age age of retireinstitution of our ment remains 79, society.

Obama is on the The current comverge of exerting position of five jusa power over the tices appointed by TYLER GROSS cou r t u nprece Republican presigrosstyl@msu.edu dented in modern dents and four by America.

Democratic presB y t he t i me idents has created one of the most entertain- Obama’s second term comes to ing and unpredictable courts in a close, it is very possible he will have appointed five or even recent memory.

Two appointments by Ronald six of the nine justices — all of Reagan remain, one by George them likely to serve more than H.W. Bush, and two each for a decade past his presidency.

Beyond that, it is even more Bill Clinton, George W. Bush likely that when Obama leaves and Obama.

It is likely all of this soon office, six justices will have will change drastically, giv- been appointed by Democrats ing Obama unprecedented and three by Republicans.

The court has been warming influence over the present and

up so far in 2013.

Last month, the court ruled on the rights of the detained in petitioning for competency determination (Ryan v. Valencia Gonzales) as well as the statute of limitations regarding businesses challenging for federal Medicaid reimbursement (Sebelius v. Auburn Regional Medical Center).

So far this year, the cases presented have not been the type to spark national media interest, but, like the judges’ ruling on the decisions, this likely soon will change.

The topics of the cases anxiously awaiting to be heard before the court range from a variety of topics sure to spark national interest.

There are the obvious: two enormous same-sex marriage cases (U.S. v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry), continued challenges to the Affordable Care Act and a possible revisiting of Citizens United.

The legality of patenting human gene sequences faces long-waited attention in Association for Molecular Pathol-

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ogy v. Myriad Genetics. Fisher v. University of Texas will fi nally take affi rmative action out of the hands of state courts that seem to rarely reach any fi nality.

Voter identification laws requiring photo identification are being challenged in Shelby County v. Holder.

A lesser-known case, Maryland v. King, will rule on whether the Fourth Amendment shields citizens from warrantless DNA testing.

Obama already has appointed two Supreme Court justices.

It cannot be said with any certainty when the current four elder justices will retire, but the average indicates soon.

Obama’s re-election almost assures he will see two to four more appoint ment opportunities.

The most under-discussed and, perhaps, most lasting influence of Obama will be in the Supreme Court.

It is the timing of his re-election that gives the most powerful man in the world a whole new source of power.

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Biology freshman Christine Choi holds photos of her and her boyfriend, supply chain management sophomore Sean Kim, Friday at the ball. The two have been dating for about two years.

ISA hosts ‘A Night in Paris’

By Christine LaRouere larouer4@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

On Friday, Love was in the air for Chen Qinlei and Su Baiwen as they strolled into the East Lansing Marriott at University Place for the International Students Association’s, or ISA, annual Valentine’s Ball.

Coming from China, the two met each other at this year’s freshman orientation, kept in touch and began dating.

“We decided to come to the dance because we have been with each other for a long time and we wanted to do something special for Valentine’s Day,” said Su, an economics freshman, as he beamed at Chen, a finance freshman.

With a 15-foot Eiffel Tower, crystal chandeliers and red chiffon draping from the ceiling, the theme, “A Night in Paris,” helped create an elegant atmosphere.

ISA President Kubatbek Alimbekov helped plan the event with the rest of the ISA executive board members.

Alimbekov said it is one of ISA’s biggest traditions because it welcomes everyone on campus. He sees it as another way to bridge the gap between international and domestic students.

“Whether you are international, from Michigan or wherever, it doesn’t make a difference because we all can come together and have a good time,” Alimbekov said.

“Since Valentine’s Day is all about love and is celebrated all around the world, this dance can apply to every person.”

Besides the themed decorations, food and drinks, live dance performances were put on for the guests.

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Students dance in the ballroom Friday at the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C. Ave., during A Night in Paris: Valentine’s Ball, hosted by the International Students Association, or ISA. This was the ISA’s ninth year hosting the ball.

Irene Li, member of the MSU Ballroom Dance Club, said performing at these types of events helps educate more students about ballroom dancing.

“This year we talked to ISA about performing, and they had an open spot for us,” Li said.

The dance was not only for couples, but for singles as well.

Hospitality business sophomore Liang Yujie, from China, dressed in her best and hit the town with her friends before coming to the dance.

“It took me three hours to get ready,” Liang said, wear-

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or marketing freshman Allison Dettling, doing taxes isn’t something she knows much about, and when asked to be interviewed on the subject, she felt like she couldn’t contribute to the story.

“I feel like I’m the wrong person for this interview,” Dettling joked. But filing taxes is difficult for many students who might be holding jobs for the first time.

Below are some pointers from the MSU College of Law Tax Clinic to help simplify the process.

— Robert Bondy, The State News What you need

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When filing for a tax refund, it is critical to check all of the information being entered.

Public Interest Fellow for the MSU College of Law Tax Clinic Christina Thompson emphasized double and triple checking numbers, especially with direct deposit.

“It’s a great tool to have direct deposit, but you have to make sure those numbers are 100 percent accurate because it can be deposited into someone else’s account if you do make a mistake,” Thompson said.

Don’t forget to sign the tax refunds before mailing them to the IRS and the Michigan Department of Treasury. An unsigned tax return is not valid. Also check the year on the form. Returns filed this year are from 2012.

There are many ways for students to file their taxes, with many options such as TurboTax or H and R Block.

However, the MSU Tax Clinic offers free tax seminars in conjunction with the Office of International Students and Scholars.

There still are open slots for the March 16 resident tax seminar and for the March 16 and 23 nonresident tax seminars.

For more information on how to register for any of the tax seminars, visit the MSU College of Law website.

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Have your address on hand.

International students must have both their U.S. address and their home country addresses.

J W-2 , 1042-S and/or 1099 forms are required to fill out the tax return. The W-2 form represents your annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from your paycheck.

The 1042-S form lists a foreign person’s income, subject to withholding. The 1099 forms are for self-employed individuals who are paid by individual contractors instead of a full-time employer.

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Have your 2011 federal income tax return if you filed for taxes last year.

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International relations senior Keith Bartlett and sociology junior Mary-Catherine Kwilos dance in the ballroom Friday at the ball.

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Tax season tips for students

your social security number.

ing a one-shoulder, black and cranberry dress.

“I came here with my friends because I wanted to see what the dance was going to be like and just meet new people.”

Alimbekov said the dance was a great opportunity to show ISA’s goal as an organization.

“This is a way for us to bring people together and show that love has no boundaries,” Alimbekov said.

SOURCE: PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOW FOR THE MSU COLLEGE OF LAW TAX CLINIC CHRISTINA THOMPSON

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ave Ellis probably wishes he’d read Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer” a little more carefully.

After all, a detail from the novel derailed his quest for $1 million. Ellis, a video producer for the MSU athletics department, won $68,600 on the TV show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” in September, but had to walk away from the $500,000 question when he couldn’t remember what exactly Sawyer had received for allowing others to whitewash his fence. The episode aired Feb. 13, which Ellis and his wife celebrated with a viewing party attended by about 80 friends.

The State News caught up with Ellis to talk about his experiences on the show.

– Caleb Nordgren, The State News The State News: How did you get on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”

Dave Ellis: I’ve actually, in this form of the show, auditioned (nine times). So, I had been in six different cities, both in the road auditions and in the New York City ones. I’ve been in New York, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit and this one was in Toledo, that they finally picked me out of the audition process.

Could you give us an overview of what the taping was like for you?

Well, we only had four days

notice when I got the phone call to come out and be a contestant. My wife and I did not have time to buy plane tickets. We actually drove out from Lansing to New York City on a Tuesday night. I was supposed to go on a Wednesday and be in the contestant pool for that day’s shows. It turned out … they did not make it through everybody in the room and it’s completely random once you get in. So I was a holdover and had to come back on Thursday, so if we would have flown, I probably would have been out of luck, because

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To see a video of students answering questions from the show and test your knowledge, visit statenews. com/multimedia. we’d have to come back right away. … We spent the night then in Times Square, did some tourist-y stuff, and then came back in the next morning and got on, I think, the third show of the day.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Right at the end of the first round, when I had cleared all 10 questions and had the full amount possible at that point, and they flashed the score up on the board: $68,600. I got just a moment to kind of put my hands on my hips and take a deep breath and look up and say, “Wow.” It had taken all this time to finally get there, and I had swept through all 10 of the ones that they had given me. Meredith was getting ready to throw to a commercial break and came over and kind of gave me a little half-hug and I almost wasn’t even paying attention because I was enjoying the moment so much.

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Legislator fights to regulate martial arts Enrollment in most, least

popular MSU majors varies

By Kellie Rowe rowekell@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS

By Brytanie Killebrew

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A few months ago, state Rep. Harvey Santana , D-Detroit, watched a man beaten senseless at an amateur mixed martial arts fight in southeast Michigan.

He said one fighter was knocked unconscious, and it took two minutes to resuscitate him.

Another fighter sustained a finger to the eye and on-site medics didn’t have the right equipment to treat the fighter’s wound, so they used brown concession stand napkins to clean up the blood.

Santana said he felt enough was enough. “(Vendors) are running a business where (they) are charging people money to sit outside of a cage to watch two human beings beat each other,” he said. “This isn’t going to a movie, this isn’t watching a play. It’s watching unarmed combat amongst two modern-day gladiators.”

The representative introduced a bill Jan. 31 to create a governor-appointed commission to specifically regulate amateur mixed martial arts, or MMA, fighting in Michigan. Santana said four states have outlawed MMA fighting, and Michigan is one of 13 states that does not regulate the sport.

The bill states individuals who host amateur MMA events must get a promoter’s license, keep records of the fight and pay a $200 “regulatory and enforcement” fee.

The bill also regulates how many rounds the fight can have, how much rest time fighters have between each fight and requires various types of medical checkups prior to the fight.

MSU’s MMA Club President Trevor Nelson, who has been practicing MMA for about four years, said although there shouldn’t be any changes to the rules of the fights, more safety regulations could dispel stereotypes surrounding MMA depicting the sport as excessively dangerous.

“It’s not like that,” he said. “It’s a sport like any other sport. It’s a game of tactics; it’s not just going

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With a variety of majors to choose from at MSU, some stand out more than others.

For advertising senior Rob Smith, creative advertising was the perfect fit.

“Coming to MSU, I felt I wanted a job that wasn’t monotonous,” Smith said.

“You’re always doing something creative, and you’re always productive.”

For others, math and numbers are the way to go.

“What I like most is more of the logistics and trans-

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Mechanical engineering sophomore Casey Nottingham, right, watches graduate student Austin Gregory, front, during mixed martial arts in the basement of IM Sports-West on Sunday.

in an beating the guy’s face in.”

Nelson said the MMA club is required to report injuries to MSU, and if there are any serious injuries the club could be shut down. He said rules at MSU encourage club leaders to ensure the about 30 members know the rules of the sport.

MMA became legal in Michigan during former-Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s administration.

The state legislature passed Public Act 403 in 2004, which established the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission “to regulate professional boxing and mixed martial arts.”

Gov. Rick Snyder said members of the board are “committed to ensuring the integrity” of MMA. However, according to the language of Public Act 403, Section 12 specifically states the act does not apply to “amateur martial arts sports or activities.”

Santana said as amateur MMA grew in popularity and there were few fight regulations, more people wanted to become vendors.

He said there are few rules

portation (side),” supply chain management senior David Renier said. “It’s the view of business that isn’t seen in the public. It’s the background information that people don’t see much of.”

Psychology junior Jentay Bailey said she changed her major to psychology after realizing the difficulty of the rigorous courses required for human biology majors.

“The sciences were too hard,” Bailey said. “Psychology felt like it was a good fit.”

The State News analyzed data from the Office of the Registar to find some of the most, and least, popular majors this year.

Enrollment by the numbers Popular majors for seniors in spring 2013 1. Human biology: 518 2. Finance: 343 3. Supply chain management: 315 4. Advertising: 317 5. Kinesiology: 284

Unpopular majors for seniors in spring 2013 1. American studies: 1 2. Earth science: 1 3. Chemical physics: 3 4. Composition: 3 5. Computational mathematics: 3

Popular majors for freshman in spring 2013 Accounting sophomore Kodi Willison practices taking down accounting junior Adam Darga during MMA training in the basement of IM Sports-West on Sunday.

to ensure amateur fighters are treated fairly and safely. Vendors don’t have to pay fighters or provide insurance, so if fighters are harmed, they bear the brunt of the medical bill, he said.

Santana’s bill would establish more regulations and require fighters be insured for at least $10,000.

Nelson said insurance policies would alleviate his parent’s fears

that one of his fights will lead to hefty hospital bills.

A similar bill was introduced during the Michigan Legislature’s last session but stalled because of “politics,” Santana said.

Some were afraid the bill created too many regulations and the MMA business would lose money, but Sanatana said he has high hopes the bill will pass this time around.

1. Finance: 481 2. Marketing: 379 3. Accounting: 317 4. General management: 316 5. Supply chain management: 238

Unpopular majors for freshman in spring 2013 1. American studies: 1 2. Earth science: 1 3. Social relations and policy: 1 4. Physical science: 2 5. Statistics: 2 SOURCE: OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

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Thomas shines in close road loss to Michigan

Sophomore catcher and first baseman Blaise Salter advances to first base after the Lugnuts’ pitcher threw three unsuccessful balls April 5, 2012.

By Stephen Brooks brook198@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

The emotions were difficult to hide on both sides.

For the visitors wearing green it was disappointment. For the home team clad in blue it was triumphant relief.

The MSU women’s basketball team broke its 12-game winning streak against archrival Michigan with a 70-69 loss at the Crisler Center on Saturday afternoon, giving the Spartan senior class its first-ever loss to the Wolverines.

“It’s amazing. As a senior, this was one of our biggest goals of the season: to come in and get a win against Michigan State,” said U-M guard Kate Thompson.

Senior guard Jasmine Thomas went out swinging in potentially her last bout with the Wolverines by posting a career-high 21 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Forward Courtney Schiffauer, the only other senior in the playing rotation, didn’t fare as well by playing just 21 minutes and scoring three points.

Thomas was the aggressor for MSU down the stretch, consistently hitting shots to keep the margin within reach, whether it was behind the arc or other spots.

“I thought Jasmine Thomas, offensively, was as good as I’ve seen her play in a Spartan uniform for sure,” head coach Suzy Merchant said.

“She was really focused, determined, aggressive — we really needed that. I thought she was really, really big for us from a scoring standpoint in both halves.”

Thomas’ spirited effort in front of a sold-out crowd of almost 6,000 in Ann Arbor drew praise from first-year U-M head coach Kim Barnes Arico.

“Golly, that kid was impressive,” she said of Thomas.

“Every time she shot it, I was like there’s no way that’s going in ... and swish, swish, swish. So we’ve watch a lot of film and I’ve seen her make plays, but tonight, I thought she was really incredible and I thought she made all the plays down the stretch.”

Something about the aura and atmosphere of a heated rivalry caused players such as Thomas and U-M guard Jenny Ryan to ele-

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Baseball team splits in first weekend of action in S.C. JULIA NAGY/THE STATE NEWS

Senior guard Jasmine Thomas dribbles as Michigan guard Jenny Ryan defends Saturday during a game against Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. The Spartans lost, 69-70.

vate their play beyond their normal comfort zone. Ryan, one of five seniors that plays meaningful minutes for U-M, averaged 10.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game prior to Saturday’s contest.

In the rematch with the Spartans, she exploded for a careerhigh 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists with no turnovers.

After the game, Ryan echoed Thompson’s comments about the U-M senior class’s determination to avoid another defeat by the Spartans, “We tried for the last couple days not to make it about Michigan State because I think our seniors kind of have a block in their head when you say ‘Michigan State,’” Barnes Arico said. “So we try to make it about us and just about Michigan and about

what we do.”

Pride aside, Saturday’s loss hurts the Spartans even more in the Big Ten standings where MSU tumbled to sixth place as of that night.

For MSU the rest of the way, everything is about refocusing and improving its résumé for the NCAA tournament during final four regular season games. The Spartans have finished second or better in the Big Ten and played in the NCAA tournament the past four seasons.

And perhaps along the way, Thomas will get her first opportunity to avenge a loss to U-M in the Big Ten tournament.

“It’s frustrating. (I’m) disappointed no doubt because we had the game,” Thomas said. “Like coach Merchant said, it could have went either way.”

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an Roushar has accepted the job as running backs coach for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and will be leaving the program, according to a release by the MSU athletics department.

After nearly 30 years in the collegiate coaching business, the embattled offensive coordinator will take his first crack at professional football after spending much of the last decade as an assistant.

“The New Orleans Saints and Michigan State are built on similar models, with a focus on character and people,” Roushar said in a statement.

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By Dillon Davis davisdi4@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

After spending several weeks practicing indoors, a trip to South Carolina was supposed to mean warm weather and sunny skies for the MSU baseball team.

However, the team’s opening weekend maintained a very different blueprint.

Following an opening day loss to Furman, the Spartans (1-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) were snowed out Saturday against Miami (Ohio) before wrapping the weekend Sunday with a 7-4 victory over Northwestern with temperatures hovering in the mid 40s.

MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr. said the opening weekend was a taste of what to expect when the team returns to East Lansing for its home opener on March 22.

“We got snowed out and that was a long day,” Boss said. “It was disappointing because some guys were excited to play and (Sunday) it was cold, which is something we’re going to have to deal with.

We’ll probably play in colder weather.”

Junior pitcher David Garner (1-0) led the way on Sunday with six innings of work on the mound, scattering eight hits and four runs against Northwestern. Garner was one of five Spartans to pitch in the game, including junior Jeff Kinley who picked up his first save of the season in a

7-4 win.

After a quiet four innings, the Spartans plated three runs in the fifth and three more in the seventh to jump out in front and never surrender the lead. Sophomore catcher Blaise Salter led the way with two hits and an RBI in the winning effort.

But Boss said pitching was the strength that carried MSU to its first victory of the season.

“I think what we did well is we pitched,” Boss said. “We really threw it well and I think all five guys that pitched today did extremely well. David Garner was lights out in his first start.”

Senior pitcher Andrew Waszak started for the Spartans on Friday against Furman, tossing six innings and allowing two runs in a no-decision. Coming into relieve junior pitcher Jeff Kinley in the bottom of the ninth, freshman closer Justin Alleman (0-1) allowed two hits, including the game-winning RBI on a single to center field by Hunter Burton to give the Paladins a 4-3 victory.

The only offense of the day came from senior catcher Joel Fisher, who drilled a three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Spartans ahead at the time, 3-2.

Boss said the Spartans struggled to find consistency at the plate and on defense in the opening weekend, citing the way the team played in both games this weekend.

“Joel put a good swing on a good pitch and we finally were able to get a leadoff hitter on in the inning,” Boss said. “We followed that with a walk and Joel

connected for a three-run homer but that’s really the only offense we generated all day.”

The Spartans return to Greenville, S.C., next weekend for a four-game series starting with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Friday against Western Carolina and continuing later in the day at 5 p.m. against Cincinnati.

‘Harlem Shake’ me out to the ball game One of the few highlights of the opening weekend came not on the ball field, but in the form of a popular new Internet craze.

As game action was delayed because of snow Saturday, the Spartans joined with the Furman, Miami (Ohio) and Northwestern baseball teams to film a “Harlem Shake” video.

Featuring the music of American DJ Baauer, the video, which is roughly 30 seconds in length, starts with one person in the video dancing before the beat drops in the song, signaling everyone in the video to dance.

The craze started as a viral hit earlier in February and has since become a worldwide phenomenon with different variations from every corner of the globe.

Boss said it was a good opportunity for the teams to bond during a snow delay. However, a former Spartan great noticed Boss’ absence in the video.

“I got a text from Kirk Gibson and he saw it and said ‘Where were you in the video?’” Boss said.

“I said ‘Well honestly, I didn’t even know they were doing it until it was almost over. Maybe I’ll get in the next one.’”

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DOUBLE TROUBLE Payne, Nix lead way through post play in road win versus Huskers

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ith a difficult stretch of games during the next week, the No. 8 MSU men’s basketball team saw an opportunity this weekend to hone some of its shortcomings against Nebraska.

One area of focus for the team was strengthening its rebounding and developing consistency with its big men in the paint.

This came after receiving a lecture during the week by former-Spartan Draymond Green, who was in East Lansing during the NBA AllStar weekend. After finishing a successful career with MSU last season, Green understands the best teams in the country are able to control the pace of the game using rebounds to earn second-chance points and denying opportunities for the opposition.

It was a lesson that sunk in for senior center Derrick Nix and junior center Adreian Payne.

Nix and Payne each finished with a double-double in Saturday’s 73-64 road victory against Nebraska, setting the table for Tuesday’s showdown with No. 1 Indiana.

Payne had a standout showing with 15 points and 14 rebounds and Nix was able to earn 11 of his 13 points in the second half to go along with 11 rebounds for the evening.

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Coming into the game ranked eighth in the Big Ten in rebounding, Payne continued his torrid pace with arguably one of his top games of the season.

Derrick Nix senior center Points: 13 Rebounds: 11 Nix had 11 of his 13 points in the second half to provide a solid showing in the winning effort.

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Adreian Payne junior center Points: 15 Rebounds: 14

Sophomore Alina Cartwright poses on the balance beam during the meet against Ohio State on Saturday at Jenison Field House. Cartwright finished the event in fourth place with a score of 9.80.

HOCKEY

ICERS SPLIT NORTHERN HOME SERIES

By Alyssa Girardi girardi5@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

Sitting last in the CCHA and yet to sweep a series, the MSU hockey team doesn’t have much to show for its work.

But despite a 9-20-3 overall record, 7-16-1-0 in the CCHA, the Spartans have made sure their opponents recognize they still have some fight in them.

“The biggest takeaway is to show that these guys can be resilient,” head coach Tom Anastos said of the weekend.

“I think that’s real gutty.”

MSU split the games Friday and Saturday with Northern Michigan (13-15-4 overall, 7-13-4-1 CCHA), coming from behind to make late rallies in each matchup.

MSU was facing a match similar to the night before, but was determined to make Saturday’s comeback worthwhile In Friday night’s 5-3 loss, MSU entered the third period staring at a 3-0 deficit.

The Spartans fought back to make it a one-point game twice in the fi nal frame, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

An empty-netter by Northern Michigan forward Reed Seckel with 11 seconds left sealed the MSU loss.

“We were pretty happy with how we fi nished checks (Friday); we were pretty happy with how we battled along the boards,” Anastos said. “What we were unhappy with was we didn’t do a good job in front of our net. Like in our house,

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Senior forward Chris Forfar waits for the puck to be dropped Saturday at Munn Ice Arena. The Spartans defeated the Wildcats, 4-2.

we gave up a couple rebound goals.”

The following night, the game started off in similar fashion, with Northern Michigan picking up a goal on its fi rst shot of the night about 16 minutes into the fi rst period.

The Spartans tied it up in the second, but fell behind again in the third.

MSU faced a match similar to the night before, but was determined to make Saturday’s comeback worthwhile.

“We put puck s in t heir goalie’s feet,” freshmen forward Michael Ferrantino said.

“There were lots of rebounds sitting there (Friday), … So (Saturday) we really tried to come in and not only be tough to play against, but put every-

thing toward the net and go from there.”

Ferrantino, senior forward Chris Forfar and sophomore forward Tanner Sorenson all had tallies in the third period to pick up the win for MSU. Anastos said he was happier with the way his team moved the puck and attacked through the neutral zone, repeating multiple times how pleased he was with the resilience and fight MSU displayed.

“The entire weekend was a progression leading up to today,” said Forfar, who had Saturday’s winning goal.

“I felt (Friday) we did a great job fi nishing checks as well.

It’s kind of becoming our identity, to always fi nish as many checks as possible within the

rules, and do a good job making the other team sacrifice to make plays.”

MSU outshot Northern Michigan 43-20 on Saturday, giving freshman Jake Hildebrand one of the slowest games he’s seen all season. With Hildebrand facing upward of 30 shots on many nights, Anastos said it can be equally hard for a goaltender to adjust to making less saves as opposed to more.

“It’s a good experience for him, as well, to have to learn how to fight through that and play in all sorts of games,” Anastos said, noting that it helps goalies stay in a rhythm by facing difference paces of play.

SPARTANS LOSE CLOSE MATCH TO OHIO STATE OVER WEEKEND

By Zach Smith smithza9@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

The MSU gymnastics team showed a resiliency not seen all season as they lost to Ohio State 195.575-194.250 Saturday afternoon.

After falls on both bars and beam, the team battled back to finish with a season-high score of 48.95 on beam.

“We had some errors in the middle of balance beam with the fall, and they were able to dig deep enough and keep that mental focus,” head coach Kathie Klages said.

“Mental toughness showed tonight, so I’m really proud of them.”

Senior captain Taira Neal took fi rst place on vault with a season-high 9.875, while sophomore Alina Cartwright took second and freshmen Nicola Deans fi nished third.

Cartwright tied for first with Ohio State’s Alyssa Marohn in the all-around competition with a career-high score of 39.075.

K lages said Cart wright ’s strong performance will give her even more confidence for the remainder of the season.

“This will help her realize she can do this every week,” Klages said.

“Alina is one of those kids where this is going to skyrocket her to just really believing that she can do it. And she can get better.”

Cartwright said she was really nervous with many friends on hand, and she knows a higher score is achievable.

“I was happy to get a 39,” Cartwright said.

“I’m feeling good. There’s a bunch of areas that I can improve in, so that’s really exciting too.”

In addition to the “Flip for Autism” promotion, the meet was broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network, and a group from the MSU’s men’s soccer team

“I saw the fight we were missing. Every person was able to come back after the fall on beam.”

Nicola Deans, gymnast

was on hand cheering loudly for the Spartans.

Cartwright said the electric atmosphere gave the team even more confi dence when they needed it most.

“They were really nice and cheerful and stuff,” she said. “(The cameras) added a lot of hype and energy and fun. I felt more nervous, but my body knew what to do more than my mind, so I just let it go.”

Freshman Lisa Burt scored 9.85 on both beam and fl oor to come in second in both disciplines.

Deans also came in fourth on floor exercise with a score of 9.825, and said she saw something out of her team that she hadn’t all year.

“I saw the fight we were missing,” Deans said.

“Ever y person was able to come back after the fall on beam. That was one of the best moments. Everyone showed resilience, and it was awesome.”

The next time the Spartans are in action is 7 p.m. Saturday against Penn State in University Park, Pa., and the next time they compete at home is March 2 against No. 3 Michigan.

Klages said the confi dence gained against Iowa last weekend proved critical in the performance of the team on Saturday.

“I told them before the meet that we’re not perfect,” Klages said.

“If somebody does make a mistake, then let’s have their back. And that’s what I’m most proud of, that they did that.”

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‘SISTER ACT’ PERFORMED AT WHARTON

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‘HARLEM SHAKE’ HITS THE STATE NEWS

The Broadway rendition of the 1992 movie wrapped up production at MSU this weekend

What is catchier than the cold, crazier than the stomach flu and spreads faster than the plague?

Well, it’s not an illness, but it is spreading around the world virally — in video form.

The “Harlem Shake� is the newest phenomenon that is sweeping the nation and is the dance craze that has (finally) unseated Psy’s “Gangnam Style� for internet fodder.

Catching like wildfire early last week, clubs, companies and all kinds of groups have gotten together to erupt in a spastic 15 seconds of dance to electronic-music artist Baauer’s song.

Being the sometimes crazy university they are, MSU certainly hasn’t left themselves out of mix. The MSU track house made their rather odd rendition, reminding the world of the men’s basketball beatdown that happened earlier in the week to start the video. The baseball team also had time to kill with their snow delay (yes, snow delay in baseball) with Furhman, Northwestern and Miami-Ohio getting in on the party as well.

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Despite having years of theatrical experience under his belt, actor and director Charles Barksdale never loses his spark for the stage. “I get to have fun every night,� Barksdale said. “I could be in a bad mood, but once I hit the stage, it all goes away and nothing matters anymore.�

Barksdale plays TJ in the Broadway rendition of “Sister Act,� which came to MSU Feb. 12-17 at Wharton Center.` He said the musical follows the plot of the 1992 movie, which starred Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris, but with a few surprise twists that the movie doesn’t include. “This lounge singer is trying to get her big break, and she’s dating this horrible man (Curtis) and witnesses (him) kill someone,�

Barksdale said. “It’s a show about her collaboration with the nuns and fi nding things she wants out of life, and it becomes about love and fi nding what you’re looking for in the most unexpected places.�

Barksdale admitted to having seen the musical three times on Broadway, and said his love for his character grows with each performance.

Chemical engineering sophomore Geoff Sabourin said the fi lm makes its mark at the end of the production. “At fi rst I was confused, but at the end I thought it was for a good purpose,� he said. “I was inspired

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Actresses perform a scene from the Broadway rendition of “Sister Act.� The play, which is based off the movie staring Whoopi Goldberg, was at Wharton Center last week.

“It’s just her on stage with the spotlight, and at that moment, you really feel for Deloris.

You forgive any of her wrongs.�

(by Whoopi’s character).�

The music for the show was written by Alan Menken, who wrote the music for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast� and has won eight Oscars for his work.

With the movie’s popularity, Wharton Center Public Relations Manager Bob Hoffman said the musical brought a sense of curiosity. “Audiences just love it and the humor that goes along with it,� Hoffman said. “People have already heard of the movie and are interested to see it.�

Barksdale admitted to having seen the musical three times on Broadway, and said his love for his character grows with each performance.

Charles Barksdale, TJ in “Sister Act�

“He’s goofy and silly and comedic and kind of ridiculous,� he said. “There’s really nothing to not like about him.

He does random things throughout the musical, and it doesn’t really make sense, but it’s still funny.�

But above all, Barksdale said Deloris closing out the play with singing “Sister Actâ€? in the show’s fi nale always will be his favorite part to watch in the performance. “It’s clichĂŠ — you know

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it’s coming,� he said. “It’s just her on stage with the spotlight, and at that moment, you really feel for Deloris. You forgive any of her wrongs.�

With a creative blend of drama and comedy, Barksdale said the musical will leave audiences surprised and satisfied. “You’ll feel good about life, you’ll feel joyous and happy,� he said. “(Besides), who doesn’t like sparkling dancing nuns?�

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1991 MSU graduate Josh KilmerPurcell took home the title on the 21st season of “The Amazing Race.” He is also the star of his TV show “The Fabulous Beekman Boys.”

The club scene

On a campus with thousands of students, it might be hard to notice some of the most original clubs on campus.

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ith more than 200 registered student organizations, MSU has a handful of clubs that step outside the box. Aside from the well-known squirrel watchers and Quidditch players, MSU has some other note-worthy clubs definitely worth checking out. Here are three of Spartan Nation’s most interesting clubs.

— Brytanie Killebrew, SN

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MSU ALUMNUS’ LIFE AFTER ‘THE AMAZING RACE’

By Omari Sankofa II sankofao@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

MSU alumnus and bestselling author Josh Kilmer-Purcell is no stranger to reality TV. He’s the star of the show “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” with partner Brent Ridge on the Cooking Channel.

Winning the 21st season of “The Amazing Race” with Ridge, however, was a unique experience for him.

“It was an incredible opportunity,” Kilmer-Purcell said. “I don’t think people understand how difficult it is.”

Kilmer-Purcell, a 1991 MSU graduate , and Ridge ended up on “The Amazing Race” by chance. While doing a book signing in Santa Monica, Calif., Kilmer-Purcell met a woman whose husband worked for CBS. He inquired about being on the reality show, and two weeks later it became a reality.

Though “The Amazing Race” aired from September 2012 to December 2012 , the race occurred during three and a half weeks. Kilmer-Purcell described it as an endurance test.

He said that the last leg of the race, which went from France to New York City, was the easiest.

“Winning or losing, we knew that at the end of that leg we could kick back, have a beer, see our families and go back to the ranch,” Kilmer-Purcell said.

Gary Wojnar, a Livonia native who is a good friend of KilmerPurcell and was eliminated from the 21st season of “The Amazing Race” in week four, said competing in other countries was a fish-out-of-water experience, and helped him appreciate the United States more.

“When you’re thrown into another country like Indonesia where the poverty is crushing ... you think you’re prepared but you’re not,” he said. “I’m just realizing how great we have it here.”

Human biology student Zach Zurla said he was impressed by the commitment the contestants displayed.

“You have to be really determined to be able to do something like that,” he said.

At MSU , K ilmer-Purcell worked at The State News in both the advertising department and as a cartoonist.

K i l m e r- P u r c e l l w a s n ’ t involved in agriculture or TV as an English literature major.

He said those weren’t opportunities he actively sought out.

His life changed after he published his first book, “I Am Not

Myself These Days: A Memoir (P.S.)” in 2006.

In 2007, he and Ridge bought the farm in upstate New York.

Kilmer-Purcell said the initial plan was to write more. He and Ridge also started their company, Beekman 1802. The company works with small farms and helps them brand and market themselves.

Television net work Planet Green contacted KilmerPurcell about doing a reality show regarding their adjustment to farm life and running the company. The show, which became “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” launched on Planet Green in 2010, and moved to Cooking Channel two years later.

Now that his stint on “The A m a z i ng R ac e ” i s done , Kilmer-Purcell said he and Ridge are focused on expanding Beekman 1802. KilmerPurcell said when he was at MSU, agriculture wasn’t seen an ideal career path. Today, he feels differently.

“Being at MSU, there was the stigma of MSU being an agriculture school,” he said.

“When I was there, a lot of people were embarrassed about going to MSU. Now I think farming is one of the cooler professions to be in.”

Turfgrass Club Date of Establishment: Early 1970s Number of members: 50 How to join: Attend meeting or email President John Parvin at jparvin4@gmail.com A turfgrasser must have: Time domain reflectometer, A tool that measures the amount of moisture in the ground.

Slogan: Keeping it green for 40 years A place with great turf: Spartan Stadium

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ith more than 40 years of existence, the club has worked to serve as a place for networking and bonding.

“Our main goal is to allow us to network with each other,” Parvin said.

In the early 1970s, Dr. Kenyon Payne established the Turfgrass club to create a place for turf students to share educational and social experience, said club adviser Trey Rogers.

Hammocking Club of MSU Date of Establishment: Fall 2012 Number of members: 55 How to join: Attend meeting or e-mail President Nate Schiefer at schief11@msu.edu Next meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wells Hall Room A108 Hammockers must have: Carabiners, A metal loop used in ropeintensive activities to hold things together.

Slogan: Hammocking above the ground, listening to MSU’s sound Great place to hammock: The Mother Tree by Beaumont Tower

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fter an MSU arborist banned Nate Schiefer and Justin Cykiert from hammocking at their favorite spot, the two created the Hammocking Club of MSU so students could enjoy campus from between the trees.

While Schiefer and Cykiert aren’t allowed to hang their hammocks on campus now, they are working with MSU officials to change that.

Assassins Club Date of Establishment: December 2012 Number of members: 17 How to join: Attend meetings or email President Tristan Worthington at worthi44@ msu.edu An assassin must have: Nerf N Strike Jolt Ex-1 Blaster A micro-blasting Nerf gun that holds two Whistler Darts and is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Great place to channel your inner assassin: Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton St.

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t was in high school when business and premedical freshman Tristan Worthington decided he and his friend loved Nerf guns so much, they should make a club about it.

“We’re really laid back,” Worthington said. “We’re not as intense as the name sounds.”

He said the purpose of the club is to promote recreational activities involving Nerf products.

The club and its members do not participate in any dangerous or harmful activities.