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Senior center Derrick Nix walks with his mother Darlis Nix on Senior Night after the game against Northwestern on March 10, 2013, at Breslin Center. Nix scored 10 points in the game.

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Adversity over course of 4 years bonds Nix, Izzo

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Senior center Derrick Nix looks up at the crowd from the team huddle at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Breslin Center. The Spartans overcame 20 turnovers to take the 63-60 win.

Senior struggled through ups and downs, now looks back

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om Izzo has never been afraid to send a message. Coming off a loss to then-No. 7 Indiana, the MSU basketball team returned to Breslin Center in January in need of a victory against a tough Illinois team. But from the tip, the thought on everybody’s mind was about Derrick Nix. The seldom-used sophomore Alex Gauna got the start against the Fighting Illini while the senior center Nix sat on the bench with a sad scowl, causing moments of speculation and doubt for anyone who’s followed his career closely and knows what he’s been through.

Each passing moment brought

forth a new question.

Why isn’t Derrick starting? Did he get in trouble — again? What could he possibly have done this time? Could this be the end for him?

Nearing the halfway point of the first half, the questions faded as Nix entered the game and the Spartans went on to win, 80-75.

After the game, Izzo addressed the decision to sit Nix, telling the media he missed a class and a tutoring session the previous week — a violation of team rules and a hard-to-grasp mistake by the senior captain.

Having guided Nix through the ups and downs of his career at Michigan State, Izzo said Nix had come too far to throw it all away and needed a reminder of it.

“Derrick Nix is 13 hours from graduating,” Izzo said. “He will be the first human being in his family who has graduated. It will be a cold day in hell before I do anything but get him graduated.

“If he has to sit the rest of the games, he will.”

It was the latest in a long line of attempts to save the most polarizing player of Izzo’s tenure, and it certainly hasn’t been easy.

There was the weight problem — Nix arrived at MSU at

EVOLUTION OF NIX

THROUGH THE YEARS

306 pounds after being as large as 340 pounds at Detroit Pershing High School, eternally struggling to curb his appetite and stay in fighting shape.

Then came the issues of maturity, often battling with Izzo over misplaced comments, missing classes, issues of playing time leading to Nix staying home prior to the 2010 Maui Invitational and feuding with opponents.

It was capped by an April 2012 marijuana arrest, leading to a suspension and a haze of uncertainty for Nix’s future at MSU. Yet the longtime coach saw something special in Nix — a distinct passion to make good by the Detroit native, while other MSU problem-child players, such as Korie Lucious and Chris Allen, buckled under pressure and were forced to transfer.

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Derrick Nix is many things.

Articulate, brash, confident, cocky, funny, stubborn.

But one word likely has never been used — softy.

That’s part of the reason a scene on June 10, 2010, still stands out in head coach Tom Izzo’s memory.

With the campus coming together to rally for Izzo to stay in East Lansing after meeting with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Nix, then a soft-spoken freshman, made his way through the crowd to deliver a plea for his coach to stay.

“Nobody knows what (Izzo) is going to do, but I just want to thank all y’all,” Nix told the crowd as tears streamed down his face. “I’m emotional about all this. I don’t want Coach Izzo to leave.”

A lot has changed in the nearly three years since that day.

Nix has gone to a Final Four, battled weight issues, won Big Ten championships, been arrested, suspended, be reinstated and named a team re captain. ca And through all the ups and downs, it’s that one day an that still stands out in Izzo’s th mind, where a bond of loyalm ty was formed and a fatherson so relationship gained its foundation. fo Tough as mom To Growing up in a singleparent household in Detroit, pa life lif for Nix was hardly glamorous. gl The daily struggle he and his family experienced during hi his childhood still serves as his hi driving force. dr “My dream is to play in the

NBA and take my family out of the ‘hood and be rich one day,” Nix said. “I don’t want to play basketball just to not have nothing, no goals after it. I want to be rich one day and have six and seven figures and go to the mall and buy expensive clothes, and have all the pretty women and all that stuff.”

Although he stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 270 pounds, Nix said it’s his mother, Darlis Nix, who’s the strong one, the person who served as the family’s backbone and someone her son described as “tough as nails.”

Whenever he would step out of line, Derrick Nix said he knew what to expect.

“I used to get whoopings,” Nix said. “She used to take the extension cord or the cord off the back of the PlayStation and whoop us. … My mom, she wanted to make us pay for our punishment.”

Crime and punishment But once Nix made his way to MSU’s campus, the role of disciplinarian was forced to change.

This was made especially clear when Darlis Nix first heard of her son’s arrest for marijuana possession in a phone call from a reporter.

It was the moments that followed that once again confirmed Izzo’s commitment to her son.

“I got a phone call from Izzo and he said, ‘I got this. I’m gonna handle this. Go to work and don’t worry about anything,’” Darlis Nix said.

“He called me back a few hours ago and said, ‘We sat him down and talked to him and you know I’m gonna give him hell’’, and I said, ‘OK, go ahead. We’re on the same page.’”

As Izzo mulled whether Derrick Nix should remain on the team, he thought back to that day in 2010 and the lessons his player had taught him.

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Police departments to increase presence for St. Patrick’s Day

By Darcie Moran morandar@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

As some students prepare for green beer and a weekend of partying to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, as well as the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament, local law enforcement is preparing for an influx of drinking-related crimes, and experts hope students stay safe and behave responsibly.

“It’s known as a drinking holiday,” East Lansing police Lt. Larry Sparkes said. “We expect that there will be a celebration in the

community. ... We will be prepared to make sure everyone’s safe — that’s our goal.”

Sparkes said police will have an increased presence as a precaution on Sunday.

Health Education Coordinator Dennis Martell said data shows St. Patrick’s Day isn’t necessarily the highest alcohol-consumption holiday, but people do tend to drink more when celebrating.

“We want people to celebrate,” Martell said. “(And) to continue to respect the community and most MSU students do that.”

He said most students celebrate

responsibly, but students can add a layer of protection if they stay with friends who are looking out for them and dress appropriately for the weather.

Comparative cultures and politics sophomore Courtney Hammer said although the cooler weather might impact St. Patrick’s Day at MSU, she feels most students still will drink responsibly and have a good time. She said an increased police presence also might play a factor in responsible celebrations this weekend.

“I think for the most part, people keep it in check,” Hammer

said. “People will make smarter decisions about where to do things.”

Sparkes said students who plan to drink outside legally can do so on their own lawn or a friend’s lawn, but should not take alcoholic drinks elsewhere if they are trekking across town.

MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said no alcohol is allowed on MSU’s campus grounds.

She said students who plan to drink Sunday should be sure to eat, so as not to drink on an empty stomach, leave and return

with friends and use taxi cabs or a designated driver, among other things.

He said because more people typically drink on St. Patrick’s Day, it makes sense that more crimes, especially alcohol-related crimes, might happen on the holiday.

McGlothian-Taylor said the chilly temperatures projected for this weekend, in the low 30s, could mean less drinking, partying and even less crime will take place.

On last year’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 22 minor in possession

charges, seven drunken driving incidents and nine burglaries and larcenies occurred, according to the MSU Clery Crime and Fire Log. A total of 55 crimes were reported on campus.

The same weekend, East Lansing police cited 73 people for open intoxication and 45 people for minor in possession charges. Police arrested 17 people for minor in possession charges and five for drunken driving, according to weekend reports. East Lansing police received 16 calls regarding assaults and 49 regarding party litter.

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ST. PATRICKS DAY NO DIFFERENT EXCEPT FOR BEER COST MSU certainly looks forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day — something that hasn’t changed much in the past thirty years.

The State News published an article called “Begorra! Tis’ time to be celebratin’ St. Paddy’s Day” on March 16, 1987, which included details of the St. Patrick’s Day events for that year.

The year of ‘87 was not much different from how MSU celebrates St. Paddy’s today. Although, I can’t promise people are going to be getting beer for 25 cents at any of the bars on Grand River Avenue such as the deal that club “Sensations” offered in ‘87.

Students at MSU might also be thankful that St. Paddy’s day no longer falls during finals week.

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Roller coaster career builds loyal bonds with MSU program FROM PAGE ONE

After all, Nix has grown into the leader.

He’s not a natural-born leader like his predecessors Draymond Green and Mateen Cleaves. But he’s never been afraid of barking out criticism of a botched play in practice or slapping the hardwood Breslin floor when the team needed a rally.

He’s also the class clown; evident from stories of him flipping the mattress of former roommate Garrick Sherman and standing behind junior guard Keith Appling, mocking his mannerisms as Appling tried to answer questions after practice.

Moreover, Nix has become the elder statesman in the locker room, providing a framework for what it means to be a Spartan and, more importantly, a man.

“This team means everything to me,” Nix said. “These are my nephews, these are my guys. They put a lot into me, and I put a lot into them and we need to finish the season off strong.”

The journey With Derrick’s arm around her shoulders, Darlis Nix made the tearful stroll past midcourt at Breslin on Sunday to greet Izzo on Senior Day. Coming out to a standing ovation, Darlis threw her arms around each member of the Izzo family for a long embrace, forever grateful of the journey they’ve made together.

A single mother of five children in Detroit, Darlis works two jobs and long hours as a custodian to afford her family the opportu-

nity to eat and attempt to live a normal life amid the chaos of a decaying major-metropolitan city.

But as Derrick found success on the basketball court, winning the title of Mr. Basketball at Detroit Pershing and finishing his career with a 90-73 thrashing of Kalamazoo Central in the state championship game, Darlis knew Derrick’s life had potential to be anything but normal.

A brief courtship led Derrick to East Lansing and Izzo, which in turn led to a matter-of-fact phone call Darlis still remembers with detail.

“Oh mom, I did something.”

“What do you mean?”

“I accepted a scholarship at Michigan State.”

“You didn’t do it like that. We’re going to travel around and see some schools first before you jump and make a decision.”

“No, no. I’ve got to be up there by 9 o’clock (a.m.) tomorrow to meet Izzo.”

Despite her protests to open her son up to the myriad of programs chasing him, Derrick felt an immediate sense of loyalty to Izzo and made his decision. It was the same loyalty Nix felt when he spoke at a rally when Izzo was flirting with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010, and each time Nix talks about being indebted to the program for forgiveness of his sins.

After a roller coaster career — including a summer of “hell” in the gym and a full slate of community service to repay his debts following his arrest — the loyalty has been reciprocated.

“His mother — when I went through tough times with him a few times, one time in particular — was a rock,” Izzo said. “She was so good that I swear to you at that time, one of the reasons I kept banging my head against the

wall was because of her.”

The end At times, Nix’s outspoken nature has led him to feel the wrath of Izzo.

In a collegiate atmosphere of buttoned lips and carefully orchestrated interactions, Nix has been known to be blunt, honest and generally forthcoming. Such was the case earlier this season after the Spartans defeated Michigan on Feb. 12, when Nix told members of the media his team was undervalued by the national media — comments Nix later said cost the team a chance to win the Big Ten championship.

“I feel like our players don’t get credit at all,” Nix said at the time. “I feel like coach wants us to be pros. He tells us that all the time. ... We don’t really get that (credit).”

For Nix, it’s never been about drawing attention to himself or beating his chest in triumph.

Moreover, it’s about expressing his emotions in a forum he interprets as best suited for all to hear.

Since the comments, Nix has been relatively quiet in his remarks at the urging of Izzo, who decided not to address Nix’s comments after the following game against Indiana.

“His philosophy is the reality,” Nix’s high school coach, A.W. Canada, said of his former standout.

“The one thing I know about him is that he’s a strong believer in what he believes in. If he believes somebody is against him, he’s gonna prove them wrong. Likewise, if he agrees about a fall, he’s gonna be there with you.”

In the final regular season game of his career, the Spartans came on the floor in the alternate MSU basketball Nike Hyper Elite uniforms, last seen in a Jan. 27

loss to Indiana. More than looking slick in a deep green and gold, Nix wanted to be outspoken in appearance, asking Izzo to wear the uniforms to express the pride he feels for the program in his final appearance.

“You play for the name on the front, not the back,” he said.

Following a Senior Day victory against Northwestern, highlighted by a quick smooch of the Spartan head at half-court before being replaced late in the game by freshman guard Denzel Valentine, Nix has played his final collegiate game at Breslin Center.

Now, the attention turns to the Big Ten Tournament and another potential national run.

The next uniform Nix will wear on the Breslin floor will be the traditional commencement cap and gown, alongside his classmates when graduates with a degree in sociology. Nix has learned plenty on the basketball court as well, a product of going into battle with one of the game’s great teachers.

Maybe Nix will end his career with a trip to the Final Four. Maybe he’ll walk away with a national championship. Maybe he’ll catch the eye of an NBA scout and move on to the professional ranks.

Maybe.

As of now, much of Derrick Nix’s legacy is uncertain. But what is certain, for his mother and his coach, the most important thing for him is to walk away with a college degree.

“I meant what I said, Antonio (Smith’s) taught me a lot, the Mateen (Cleaves’) have taught me a lot and the Travis (Walton’s) have taught me,” Izzo said.

“I learned a lot from this kid. I just hope he continues to move forward now.

“When he walks, the party is at my house.”

through all of his early immaturity, Nix still was able to recognize he needed as a freshman.

“He recruited me and he told me all these dreams I could have, so he ain’t about to leave out and ditch out on me. I had to make sure he didn’t go,” Nix said of his motivation for joining the rally.

Being called a father figure, was something Izzo described

as a “big-time compliment.”

“Unless you dive in with some of these guys, it’s hard to figure out what they’ve gone through,” Izzo said.

“In general, just give people a chance, because some people don’t have what other people have. If you give them a chance, give them some direction, a lot of people will become better.”

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“Superficially, you can make a mistake or two, but how did he feel when I was going to Cleveland? He was crying,” Izzo said.

“It means nothing to some people. It’s probably another reason he’s here for me. Because he was loyal to me, I’m going to be loyal to him. And yet tough love is sometimes hard, too.”

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Tough love and loyalty Playing on the Breslin Center court for the final time, Nix stood with the ball in his hands, calmly surveying the floor before turning and firing one of his careerhigh tying six assists to Alex Gauna for the score.

As he made his way back down the court he looked to the bench and saw Izzo with his finger extended, recognizing Nix for making the right decision.

Nix pointed back at his coach, who began screaming at the senior center.

“Hey! Derrick! Derrick!,” Izzo yelled. “Come on! Let’s go!”

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Training program gives former homeless veterans second chance

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After living in a homeless shelter and being unemployed for about nine months, Joe Braunsdorf has a place to stay and a steady income in a field he never imagined he would find himself in — meat processing.

Braunsdorf graduated from Michigan’s Vets to Ag program that trains unemployed veterans, some of whom are homeless, for careers in agriculture.

The past 11 participants underwent a six-week program, taught

by MSU faculty and coordinated by MSU’s Institute of Agricultural Technology and received certifications about two weeks ago to work in meat processing and handling.

Participants spent four weeks at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station, or KBS, in Hickory Corners, Mich., and the last two weeks on campus in the meat laboratory.

The program is free to participants, paid for by state-funded organizations, said Tom Smith, Institute of Agricultural Technology associate director and Vets to Ag coordinator. He said the program also was held in 2009 and 2010, and he hopes to run another session this summer.

Since graduating, the spring 2013 participants have found jobs or are in the process of getting one, including Braunsdorf, who started his new job Tuesday in Plainwell, Mich., at meat-processing company JBS. “I enjoyed the heck out of it,” Braunsdorf said after his second day of work, adding he was a little sore. “I know where my money is coming from, and I know when it’s coming.”

Braunsdorf was asked by a representative from Vets to Ag to keep a blog throughout his experience, which included earning certifications in hazard analysis and critical control points, ServSafe and American Red Cross fi rst aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillator, or AED, to increase his employability.

He said he agreed to write

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FESTIVAL TO BRING AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE TO CAMPUS The North American Indigenous Student Organization , or NAISO, expects to draw thousands for the Native American culture event at the “Powwow of Love” starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jenison Field House .

The 30th annual powwow will have dancers, drummers, food and other events related to American Indian culture . ASMSU , MSU’s undergraduate student government helped fund the event.

Kinesiology junior Jessica Rivard , public relations officer for NAISO and vender chair for the powwow committee , said

about his experiences because he is not afraid to tell his story, and he hopes to inspire other struggling veterans to seek help.

At MSU, participants received hands-on experience working with meat — Braunsdorf’s favorite part of the program.

“You can only talk about cutting meat for so long before you want to get your hands on it,” Braunsdorf said.

Sarah Wells, academic specialist in meat science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, taught the meat cutting portion of the training at the meat lab. She said the group focused on pork the first week and beef the second, and lessons included learning how to use a knife, wearing proper safety gear and proper sanitation procedures.

“There’s always been a demand in recent years for this skill,” Wells said.

At MSU, the veterans stayed at Kellogg Center, ate dorm food and attended a women’s basketball game.

Braunsdorf said he put on 18 pounds since the program started, and the group stayed until the final buzzer at the basketball game because they were having so much fun.

Before the program, Braunsdorf was staying in a homeless shelter, but he now has a place to stay at the KBS and, with help, is searching for an apartment of his own.

“They told us that when we (finished) the program that they will have our back, and they’ve kept their word,” he said.

Animal science senior Taylor Harrison helped with Vets to Ag as part of her independent study, and she talked to the veterans about her background growing up on a small farm, working with livestock and showing cattle.

“They were very interested in it because most of them don’t have an agriculture background at all,” Harrison said. “My favorite part was seeing them graduate and seeing their family members or people they knew there being proud of them.”

this is the biggest studentrun event of the year on campus.

“This is a big gathering so that everyone can come together and learn something new about Native Americans,” Rivard said.

“The powwow is a unique experience offered to students that they can’t find elsewhere in the area.”

The best time for students to come would be around 1 p.m. when NAISO will host its big kickoff. In past years, between 2,000 and 5,000 people have attended the event, Rivard said.

“You will be able to hear all the things going on inside of Jenison so it attracts students to come in,” Rivard said.

“This is a big celebration of Native American cultures, and students don’t have the opportunity to go to powwows often.”

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Marching on Haslett resident Colin Campbell grabs his dog Jada’s leash Tuesday in front of his home on Marsh Road.

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hen Haslett resident Colin Campbell began walking down Marsh Road waving an American flag after 9/11, he didn’t expect it to turn out the way it did.

Thousands of honks, waves, middle fingers and 8,173 likes on Facebook later, the Vietnam War veteran said he supports the troops as he walks.

Campbell walks down Marsh Road daily with his dog Jada, waving at drivers. Using a clicker, he counts how many people honk or wave.

Campbell started walking and waving in the 1980s. He added a flag after 9/11. Throughout the years, people have stopped, giving him gifts and even job offers.

He keeps the gifts — a Vietnamese medicine bottle filled with two snakes, framed art and American-themed clothing.

He plans to keep walking.

“Well until my wife says, ‘No,’ or until I can’t,” he said. “I want to put a smile on somebody’s face.”

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Haslett resident Colin Campbell walks Friday, March 8, on Marsh Road during one of his three daily walks. Campbell waves an American flag to show his support for the troops.

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Light at end of tunnel for campus construction

By Samantha Radecki

A t t he C on st r uc t ion Junction meeting Thursday morning, project leaders reviewed some of MSU’s construction projects and their progress.

phase of the complex’s utility improvements.

This project dug up the front lawn of Brody Neighborhood to replace the underground steam and condensate distribution system.

Budget: $5.1 million Slated timetable: Completion

by May 2013

Brody Neighborhood’s phase five utilty improvements People wa l k i ng nea r Brody Hall might have fewer construction cones to maneuver by the end of spring as contractors fi nish up the fifth and final

Steam system and road reconstruction While parts of West Circle Drive west of IM Circle and Bogue Street have been closed to traffic, MSU community members should see the projects wrap up within the year.

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Bogue Street and Shaw Lane intersection Budget: $6.8 million

Slated timetable: Substantial completion by August 2013 and fi nal completion by June 2014 West Circle Drive steam loop, phase two

Budget: $21.5 million Slated timetable: Final com-

pletion is planned for December 2013 Renovations to Fairchild Theatre in the Auditorium After renovations are completed, Physical Plant construction planner Todd Wil-

son hopes theater patrons and performers will have an enhanced acoustic and aesthetic experience during shows.

The Fairchild Theatre renovations include enhancements to the stage, ceiling and the acoustic elements in the space. The renovation also will involve adding another elevator, fi re system updates and electrical upgrades. “(The Fairchild Theatre) physically feels much larger now with everything,” Wilson said.

Budget: $20 million Slated timetable: Final completion by March 2014

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“One of my friends has a saying about college. You might have heard it. It goes: in college, you can spend your time with friends, on schoolwork or sleeping. You only get to choose two.”

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hen headlines reference MSU as a party school and contribute to stereot y pes, the accompanying stoTONY BIALLAS biallasa@msu.edu ries often fail to mention all the great things we do as Spartans.

We are No. 1 in sending students abroad, our researchers make scientific advancements every year and our athletic teams truly instill “fear the Spartans” in our rivals.

However, despite our many successes, it too often is student parties, excessive drinking and so-called riots that make the news and give all students a bad reputation.

On March 17, 2012, we saw a perfect storm that left MSU and East Lansing with a little less pride than we started with. It couldn’t have been a nicer day for St. Patrick’s Day cel-

ebrations. And by 10 a.m., much of dow ntow n a nd surrounding neighborhoods were taken over by st udent s — many drinking to excess.

JULIE NGUYEN Wit h a r rests, nguye232@msu.edu hospit a l v i sit s, injuries, littering and vandalism, the fi ne line between celebrating responsibly and complete absurdity was so far crossed that it was left in the dust.

To all our fellow Spartans: Drunken obliteration is not a good look for us.

We often forget that we don’t, in the words of Rihanna and Jay-Z , “Run This Town.” More accurately, we have the privilege to be part of the community of East Lansing. When we fi rst come to MSU, we often forget our university is located among a community of permanent residents, many of whom do not participate in St. Patrick’s Day festivities or similar

— Milan Griffes, State News reporter

celebrations.

We live among residents who have lived in this city for decades, or maybe their whole lives.

It is important to be conscious of all members of our community. It is imperative for students to remember that for the next four years, we ourselves are considered residents of East Lansing.

And we are fortunate to not only be students of a wonderful university, but to also be part of a community that goes beyond our beautiful campus.

As presidents of the Student Health Advisory Council and Interfraternity Council , we have realized what immense thanks we owe the police officers, city officials and long-term residents of East Lansing for always making sure the city is a safe environment.

Without them, we would not have the amazing memories formed while studying at MSU and living in East Lansing.

On this St. Patrick’s Day, remember that

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you are a citizen of this city. Treat it with the same respect you would hold for your city back home.

By doing that, you are saying a big thank you to all those who make East Lansing the city it is. Dear East Lansing, we owe you an apology. This year we will act like the Spartans we know and love.

This is our home; we all live here.

Julie Nguyen, president, Student Health Advisory Council Tony Biallas, president, Interfraternit y Council

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“Breaking Down the MSU Budget” MICHAEL HOLLOWAY hollow83@msu.edu

2 questions: 1) Where is the amount allocated to the athletic department in these buckets? Seems that it would be a substantial portion of the budget, however it’s not broken out anywhere.

2) In the $100M+ scholarships and fellowships bucket, what percent is allocated to athletes? (comment continued at statenews.com) Rodidds, March 14 via statenews.com

Athletics has its own budget separate from this one and tends to break even or earn/lose such a small amount of money that it’s irrelevant.

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his Sunday marks every college student’s favorite holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. To help you have a safe and happy holiday, opinion editor Katie Harrington and opinion writer Greg Olsen have compiled a list of tips that will help you have a Gaelic old time.

1. Eat a hearty breakfast: No good ever can come from starting this holiday off on an empty stomach. Do yourself some good and eat some sort of food in the morning.

Hey, if you’re really feeling in the spirit, consider a bowl of Lucky Charms .

2. Listen to Irish music: We recommend creating an Irish-themed Pandora station such as Celtic Radio. This station features traditional Irish music and original tunes

from current artists, such as Gaelic Storm and Dropkick Murphys . This station is sure to get you in the St. Paddy’s mood.

3. Get enough sleep the night before:

for not wearing green? To avoid committing this holiday faux pas, let yourself slide into the Gaelic spirit and sport some green. Or better yet, a hat, necklace and Irish buttons.

Everyone always wants to art their St. Paddy s day start Paddy’s rly and party through early the e night, but none of s is possible without this a good amount of sleep eep the night before.

Do o your body a favor d rest up before the and celebrations lebrations begin.

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4. Wear reen: green: Is there ything anything ore more annoying noying an than ing being pinched nched by meone on someone St.. Paddy’s day

5. Do an Irish Car Bomb: It wouldn’t be a true St. Patrick’s Day if you didn’t enjoy at least one of these famous Irish drinks. Get your friends together, pour up some Bailey’s and Jameson and start y your St. Paddy’s day off with a splash. spla

6. Keep an eye on your lu lucky charms: Everyone knows kn how hectic tthe neighborhoods of neighborho East Lansing Lansin can get on St. P Paddy’s.

And if you lose your frien friends, they can be harder h to find tha than a four leaf clov clover. But no one wants to spend spe their entire day on the ph phone trying to meet

up with a lost pal. So stick together and look out for each other on Sunday. You’ll be glad you did.

a chance to extend your social circle and introduce yourself to someone new.

7. Stay off the sidewalks:

Better yet, if you don’t live in a house, make a new friend who does. There’s nothing better than drinking beer on a roof on St. Patrick’s Day.

Nothing can put a damper on a St. Patrick’s Day quicker than a conversation with the police. To make sure your Sunday afternoon festivities don’t get cut short, keep the fun on the lawn and stay off the sidewalks.

8. Buy a Shamrock Shake: Chances are you’ll stumble past McDonald’s at some point Sunday and when you do, it would be a shame if you didn’t order this classic mintflavored treat.

9. Make a new friend: With all the people out and about on St. Patrick’s Day, it’d be hard not to bump into someone and start a conversation. Take Sunday as

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10. Sit on a roof:

11. Be smart, be safe: Most Importantly, no matter how you spend your St. Patrick’s Day, remember to stay safe and be careful.

There’s nothing fun about getting sick, so know your limits and enjoy what should be a fun-filled day with your friends. Sparty on!

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SOFTBALL

HOCKEY

MSU HEADED TO INDIANA FOR Spartans to travel to face Miami (Ohio) in CCHA playoffs TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

By Alyssa Girardi girardi5@msu.edu

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The MSU softball team will head to Bloomington, Ind., this weekend for its final tournament before the Big Ten season gets underway. The team is looking to improve on fundamentals as well as get acclimated to colder weather in the Midwest.

“I just want us to come out very aggressively and play competitive softball,” senior outfielder Kylene Hopkins said. “Make sure that all three aspects of our game — our pitching, defense and hitting — are all where they should be right now. I want them all just to work together so we put out the most solid team that we can.”

The Spartans (14-11) were able to conduct practice outside for the first time this year on Thursday, which is important to head coach Jacquie Joseph — even if it was on the field of DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, not Secchia Stadium.

“It’s not ideal, but it’s better than nothing,” Joseph said. “I mean, we’re on a soccer field, we’re not on the softball field.

It’s better than nothing.”

MSU begins the weekend with games against Wright State and Central Michigan on Saturday before wrapping up on Sunday with two more games against Illinois-Chicago and Toledo.

Sunday will be the third time this season the Spartans have met UIC, winning both previous matchups by scores of 5-1 and 11-7.

Joseph said she’s looking to get freshman pitcher Dani Goranson

going this weekend by starting her in two games. Goranson has a 2-4 record this season with a 2.88 ERA in 12 appearances.

Junior Kelly Smith is expected to handle pitching duties in at least one of the other games, if not both. Smith has gone 11-6 this season in 17 starts, while tallying 120 strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA. Joseph, in her 20th season at MSU, also wants to solidify her offensive lineup by making a few tweaks and focusing on driving in runners in scoring position.

MSU ranks seventh in the Big Ten in team batting, and ninth in both team pitching and team fielding. The Spartans have stranded 172 players on the bases, which is what Joseph wants to fix.

“Of course there’s things we need to work on,” senior third baseman Jayme O’Bryant said.

“We need to work on our hitting, especially situational hitting. We get runners in scoring position, we just don’t score them. We need to work on our offense. Our pitching is dominating. Our defense is really coming around.”

Hopkins and O’Bryant are first and third on the team in batting average as two of three players batting north of .300. Hopkins is hitting .434 and her 33 hits are the second-most in the Big Ten. After this weekend, a Wednesday showdown with Western Michigan is all that stands in the way of the start of the Big Ten slate.

“Nothing makes you more excited than to come back after going through something like that and just proving everybody wrong,” Hopkins said.

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With two wins separating the MSU hockey team from another trip to Joe Louis Arena, Chris Forfar said it would be “awesome” to play there again, but the senior forward’s thoughts are on the task directly ahead.

It’s a task the Spartans (1323-3 overall, 9-18-1-0 CCHA) were unable to complete last year, and MSU is looking for a different fate this year as it heads to Oxford, Ohio, for the second round of the CCHA playoffs against Miami (Ohio) (22-9-5 overall, 17-74-4 CCHA).

MSU captain and junior forward Greg Wolfe said the whole team will need to be on their game to win this weekend, as the RedHawks are ranked third in the NCAA and finished first in the CCHA regular season.

MSU finished in last place in the league, but managed to beat Alaska in a best-ofthree series last weekend to advance. Miami (Ohio) had last weekend off after earning a first-round bye.

“We all love being the underdog going into Miami,” senior forward Anthony Hayes said. “We’re not going to try and fool anybody and say that we’re favored, but I think that’s something we’ll thrive in. There’s very little pressure on us, and we have all the excitement in the world.”

The two teams met earlier in the season — a two-

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That series marked the sixthand seventh-consecutive matchups in which MSU was unable to pull out a win against Miami (Ohio). They met in the second round of the CCHA playoffs last year, and MSU was swept 6-0 and 4-1.

“We’re a better team than (when) we played Miami in November, and I’m sure they’re a better team, without a doubt,” head coach Tom Anastos said.

“They’re a young team, but they’re very skilled. Where they’re real good is they’re very predictable defensively — I’m saying that as a compliment because I think they’re very good defensively.”

The RedHawks rank third in the NCAA and first in the CCHA in scoring defense. They also have two strong goaltenders: Ryan McKay and Jay Williams.

The two lead the CCHA in winning percentage (0.708, 0.656), and McKay is first in the league in save percentage (0.951) and goals against average (1.32).

Anastos said it’s no secret that scoring goals has been a struggle for MSU all year, and the team will need to focus on making the simple plays to manufacture goals.

“We determine our own fate,” he said. “Either we win or we’re done, and no one wants to be done. Our seniors have not (had) a chance to play in Detroit in the CCHA Tournament; I’d love to see them get that opportunity.”

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St. Paddy’s day happenings around MSU

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“I’m going to try to spend time outside because it’s supposed to be the start of spring.”

Nicole Kruse Biosystems engineering junior

“Just hang with a bunch of my close-knit friends. …

We might go to Chicago.

They turn the water green, and there’s a lot more people to interact with.”

Les Thomas French senior

t. Patrick’s Day weekend is finally here.

Although temperatures won’t reach the highs of last year, businesses will still have their own festivities to celebrate the green holiday. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect:

Restaurants/Bars Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, 131 Albert Ave. On Saturday, Harper’s will throw their Harper’s St. Practice Day: “St. Patty’s Pre-Game Party.” In addition to showing NCAA basketball games all day, drafts will be $1 from noon until 3 a.m. On Sunday, Harper’s will have a free breakfast buffet and $1 drafts from 7-11 a.m.

Dublin Square Irish Pub, 327 Abbot Road

“I’m actually going to be hanging out at my frat house.”

Devon Spaulding Supply chain management sophomore

Dublin Square will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Irish breakfast will be served until noon on both days.

Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave. Opening at 11 a.m. Sunday, Harrison Roadhouse will have $2 pints and $3 mugs of green beer, $3 Concannon Irish Whiskey, $4 Irish Car Bombs and $4 pints of Great Lakes Brewing Company Conway’s Irish Ale. Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave. On Sunday, Crunchy’s will open at 8 a.m. and offer happy hour specials all day. In addition, pizza will be half off and mugs of green beer will be available for $2.

Claddagh Irish Pub, located in the Eastwood Towne Center, 2900 Towne Center Blvd., in Lansing Saturday, Claddagh Irish

Pub will have live music with Bobby Standal from 8-11 p.m. On Sunday, the pub will off er live music all day. At 10 a.m., Bobby Standal will perform his rendition of classic Irish music.

At 2:30 p.m. , The Mike Vial Trio band will perform. The JDJ Band will start at 6 p.m. and will perform into the morning with their version of American classic rock.

Events MSU Tower Guard’s 13th Annual Shamrock 5K Run-Walk-Roll Tomorrow, the MSU Tower Guard will fundraise for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Those who wish to participate can meet at Conrad Hall at 9 a.m. to sign up. The walk/run starts at 11 a.m. The fee is $25.

Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe, 547 E. Grand River Ave. Every month, Wander-

er’s Teahouse and Cafe hosts “High Tea,” where tea and tea-friendly foods, such as Danishes, are served. For St. Paddy’s day, Irish music will be played . The fee is $15 for those who wish to dine.

10th Annual Grand Ledge St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration The Grand Ledge St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association has several events planned. Today, from 6-11 p.m. at the Grand Ledge Opera House, the association invites people to come out and enjoy traditional Irish dancing, the Glen Erin Bagpipe band and Irish music. Tomorrow, a multitude of events will occur, including an Irish Stew Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a free movie at noon and the St. Patrick’s Parade Dinner and Celebration from 5:30 11 p.m. Tickets are $20. For a full list of locations and events, visit glstpats.org/.

“I’m going to be studying for (organic chemistry).”

Jalen Johnson Human biology and premedical sophomore

CLOTHING

Coolest MSU/St. Paddy’s Day clothing

By Katie Abdilla abdillak@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

Among the staples for having a successful St. Paddy’s Day, the appropriate wardrobe choice is at the top of the list. Anything and everything green is a high expectation, and heckling is sure to follow suit for those falling subpar.

This year, stores up and down Grand River Avenue are selling T-Shirts to ring in the weekend’s festivities.

Among the many options, here’s the best of the best St. Patrick’s Day shirts.

“Green: It’s in my Blood”

“Lucky Charm” Where to Find It: Spartan Corner, 103 E. Grand River Ave. Brand: Campus One Price: $19.95 Sizes: S-L

Where to Find It: Student Book Store, or SBS, 421 E. Grand River Ave. Brand: Gildan Price: $16.95 Sizes: S-2XL

“Kiss Me I’m a Spartan”

“I Got Lucky in East Lansing”

Where to Find It: Campus Corner, 501 E. Grand River Ave. Brand: Gildan Price: $6.99 Sizes: S-L

Where to Find It: SBS Brand: Campus One Price: $19.95 Sizes: S-2XL

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20 Film buff’s station 21 Luanda is its cap.

22 Share the bill 23 Put in long hours 25 Chewy caramel candy 28 Carpet cleaners, briefly 29 Sicilian resort city 30 Slogan for certain Lee fans?

33 Part of a process 34 Sorvino of “Mighty Aphrodite” 35 Sendoff for a Christmas shopper?

42 Van Gogh subject 43 Adult polliwog 45 Pepper?

51 Spanish river to the Mediterranean 52 Firenze fellow 53 “But all I want is __ ‘iggins’ ‘ead!”: “My Fair Lady” lyric 54 Unburdens 55 Little rascals 58 Fish you can smoke 60 Oolong, for one

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61 Windy day misfortunes during a spa visit?

65 Divine healer in “Xena” 66 “500” index that hints at this puzzle’s theme 67 Unexpected lamp benefit?

68 Aspin of the Clinton Cabinet 69 In a fitting way 70 Aircraft fuel portmanteau

DOWN 1 Reams out 2 Calendar unit, perhaps 3 Beloved in “Man of La Mancha” 4 Airport near a Gt. Lake 5 Dreamcast maker 6 Number beyond comprehension 7 Indian author Santha Rama __ 8 Biblical mount 9 Frisbee, e.g.

10 Hockey’s Phil, to fans 11 Rum and curaçao cocktail 12 “Sic ‘em!”

13 Ill-disposed 18 Crucifix letters 19 “Let us know,” initially 24 Reindeer raiser 26 Enters the poker pot with a minimum bet, slangily

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27 “The Grapes of Wrath” character 31 Sea eagle 32 Living in a blue state?

36 Water__: dental gadget 37 Jr. and sr.

38 ‘70s-’80s quarterback Brian 39 Road to the Forum 40 Mom’s admonition to a rambunctious tot 41 Fragrant white flower 44 Amounts that often specify a time frame 45 Orchardist’s market measure 46 Place 47 Valuable violins 48 Dot-__ 49 Spine-tingling 50 Buds on spuds 56 Tower site 57 Clothes closer 59 Org. for women drivers?

62 Detonation cause 63 Cholesterol letters 64 Gun

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