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Investigation into police handling of Nassar report in 2004 released

BY ANNA LIZ NICHOLS ANICHOLS@STATENEWS.COM

In 2004, Brianne Randall-Gay saw Larry Nassar for back pain. During the appointment, Nassar touched the then 17-year-old’s breasts and genitals. Randall-Gay’s parents reported Nassar to Meridian Township Police and the case was dismissed by police Detective Andrew McCready. Per Randall-Gay’s request, Meridian Township hired Kenneth Ouellette Investigations, LLC to conduct an investigation into the Meridian Township Police Department’s handling of her case.

The 88-page conclusion of this investigation report was released March 26. According to the investigative report, Randall-Gay made a criminal sexual conduct report Sept. 17, 2004.

Nassar came into the police department for an interview for the investigation Sept. 29, 2004.

Detective Bart Crane was also present for the interview.

Nassar claimed his methods were medically sound and the techniques used were published in medical journals. He sent McCready a PowerPoint presentation explaining the procedure.

This presentation is included in the investigation report.

McCready contacted Randall-Gay’s mother after the interview with Nassar. She expressed concern over how Nassar explained the procedure to her daughter and his lack of latex

gloves during the procedure. McCready said he would pass along her concerns to Nassar and closed the case.

McCready said in an interview for this investigation that he did not consult medical experts on Nassar’s procedures and instead “believed (Nassar’s) lies.” McCready said Meridian Township didn’t have the funds to consult a doctor, adding, “You just can’t walk into a doctor’s office and ask them questions about something like this.”

The police report does not confirm if the interview with Nassar and the two detectives was recorded to an audio file. During this investigation, McCready said only written documentation was used during the interview.

McCready said the role of obtaining expert witnesses belongs to the prosecutor’s office and not police.

Randall-Gay’s mother, in an interview for the investigation, said she believed Nassar’s claim that his procedure was valid but that she, the police and Nassar had a meeting at the Michigan Athletic Club to discuss. Randall-Gay’s mother said she is 100 percent certain the meeting took place and is 80 percent certain of the location.

In the investigative report, McCready said he is 99.9 percent sure no such meeting took place.

Because of the “vagueness of McCready’s explanation” the investigation report says a meeting between Randall-Gay’s family, Nassar and police did not take place.

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Meridian Township Manager Frank Walsh (right) speaks at a press conference in Meridian Township Town Hall, accompanied by Meridian Township Police Chief Ken Plaga (left) on Tuesday, March 26. PHOTO BY MATT SCHMUCKER

This investigation found that in the two-and-ahalf years McCready was an investigator in the Detective Bureau, he was assigned 15 criminal sexual conduct, or CSC, investigations. One was determined to be out of the Meridian police’s jurisdiction.

Of the 14 investigations within its jurisdiction, 13 were sent to either the prosecutor’s office or probate court. Randall-Gay’s case was the only case not forwarded to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office.

In an interview with McCready during the investigation, he was asked if there were any circumstances that made Randall-Gay’s case different. McCready said he believed Nassar’s lies and he was working on about 40 cases at the time. Meridian Township had a triple homicide case around the same time Randall-Gay reported her CSC. McCready’s supervisor declined an interview for the investigation, so questions posed about his responsibility in the investigation into Randall-Gay’s claims are unanswered in the report.

Interviews with current Police Chief Ken Plaga and retired Chief Dave Hall indicated there was no internal investigation conducted in reviewing this case.

Following Tuesday’s release of the investigative report, Meridian Township officials held a press conference.

Meridian Township Manager Frank Walsh said at the press conference that what happened in 2004 continues to haunt everyone involved.

“We live with what would have happened in 2004 and going forth if we had got it right. We live with all the young women who were manipulated by Nassar after 2004,” Walsh said. “We carry that. We carry that every day. But all we can do is continue to support Brianne.”

Walsh said no one expects the investigative report to provide closure for Randall-Gay, but he hopes it will help in her healing process.

With the report’s release, Walsh said as far as the township is concerned, the investigation into the 2004 report is over.

Walsh said no disciplinary action has been taken within the police department. He said he considers McCready’s 19 years of service “a great career” and doesn’t look at this “isolated incident” as definitive of his career.

Randall-Gay released a written statement distributed at the press conference. In it, she thanks the township for its collaboration in the investigation, asks a few further questions and addresses McCready directly.

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“Nassar’s abuse went on for too long because nobody was listening to us.”

Brianne Randall-Gay Nassar survivor “As angry as I am, I have sympathy for Sergeant McCready and others involved in this case as I do not believe they had (bad intentions). I know the overwhelming guilt I feel every day for not pursuing this in 2004 and I can’t imagine the guilt they too must feel,” Randall-Gay said in the statement. “They made a mistake, a mistake they will live with the rest of their lives. I offered my forgiveness in the past and I continue to extend my forgiveness to them.”

Walsh said the township has consistently worked to develop a relationship with Randall-Gay and pursue a positive outcome to the situation.

“I support everything she said in her statement. I think she was open, honest and transparent, without curtains and no shadows. That’s really going to help us throughout. I’m thankful for her statement,” Walsh said. “Are we a better department than what we were in 2004, when this occurred? Absolutely. That’s the good thing to come out of this.”

Police Chief Ken Plaga, who was not chief when Randall-Gay reported Nassar’s abuse, cited changes made to the department since 2004.

“All sexual assault cases come through my office. That’s where the buck stops. My predecessor Dave Hall implemented that,” Plaga said.

“Policies have been put in place that outline the responsibilities of the supervisor’s role in reviewing cases, making sure cases are completed and that there’s no stone left unturned.”

On Jan. 16, 2018, at the Ingham County sentencing for Nassar, Assistant Attorney General Angie Povilaitis, read a statement from Randall-Gay. Randall-Gay spoke on Jan. 23, 2018.

“Please listen to children when they report abuse and take action,” Randall-Gay said. “Mr. Nassar’s abuse went on for too long because nobody was listening to us. The time is up for you, Mr. Nassar, and for all perpetrators.”

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20 years later: A look back at how The State News covered the 1999 riot

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atrick Muir was on Grand River Avenue when he saw a couple of young men marching down the middle of the street, carrying the front grill of a police car like a trophy.

“We kicked it a lot and we ripped it off,” one of the men told Muir. “About 10 minutes later we got tear gassed for the fifth time, or was it the fourth time?”

Muir, The State News’ East Lansing reporter, found himself weaving through the tear gas haze of the largest civil disturbance in the city’s history — the “1999 riot.”

“It was crazy to think that the atmosphere was such that two 20-year-old guys could just march down Grand River Avenue in East Lansing holding the front of a police car they had

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just ripped off — I mean, it was surreal,” he said in a recent interview.

Now, two decades later, Muir is an arts and entertainment reporter for the Yakima Herald-Republic in Washington state. Most of his memories from the night have faded, but others remain full-color.

He can still conjure up the acrid, bitter taste of the tear gas. He can still hear the police officers banging nightsticks against their shields.

He can recall the glassy-eyed students cheering around 25-foot fires. And he remembers the feeling of anger and sadness that clung to him as he walked home the next morning.

“I couldn’t believe it had been 20 years.”

THE BUILD TO ‘99

For the first time in 20 years, the Michigan State men’s basketball team made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. But around 10 p.m. on March 27, 1999, Duke ended the Spartans’ championship hopes, 68-62.

What followed was destruction leading to 132 arrests and 113 convictions, $250,000 to $500,000 in damages and eight student suspensions, not to mention the lasting scars on the MSU and East Lansing communities.

The 1999 riot wasn’t an isolated incident. In 1998, MSU banned alcohol from Munn Field, a popular student tailgate spot. In protest, thousands of students faced off with police.

In 1997, 400 people lit a fire in the middle of Gunson Street.

“There was definitely a feeling campus-wide that something was going to happen, win or lose,” Muir said. “So we were ready. Every reporter and every editor was on call, ... maybe already gathered at The State News in the old office in the Student Services building. It wasn’t a surprise when it started happening, I think it was a surprise how big it got. No one expected that.”

Hours later, the editors pieced together the next day’s paper. The lead story, headlined “Devils’ night,” was set to be about MSU’s loss to Duke. But as more reporters were sent into the

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field, they decided to switch the main story to reflect the riot.

They didn’t need to change the headline.

ON THE SCENE

Mary Sell is a politics and state government reporter in Alabama. But in 1999, she was a sophomore at MSU working as The State News’ minority affairs reporter. The chaos started in Cedar Village, first with fires, then with beer bottles being thrown. People cheered, jumped fires and overturned a car.

“This was before any of us had cell phones, ... so I was just walking around out there by myself with my notebook,” Sell said. “It was just drunken debauchery ... Looking back, most of the people who were there were just spectators, just watching. There was a smaller group of people actually participating.”

Then came the tear gas. Sell ran, and so did everyone else. Her eyes watered and her throat burned. By the end of the night, 300 canisters of tear gas were used to try to break up the crowds, composed of up to 10,000 people.

“I’m not blaming the police at all for launching 300 cans of tear gas. I mean, I don’t know what else they could have done. The crowd was not dissipating on its own; there were significant fires and cars flipped over.”

Around midnight, another wave of police were sent out, upping the number of officers on the streets to 230.

By the end of the night, 61 fires had been set, eight cars burned and 24 windows smashed.

The riot sent 24 people to the emergency room.

There was damage to parked cars, streetlights, trees and street signs.

“It’s amazing to me that no one was killed or seriously injured in that riot. It so easily could have happened,” Muir said.

THE NEWSROOM

Back in the newsroom, editors listened to the police scanner, reporters made calls and designers laid out the next day’s paper.

Chad Swiatecki, now a copywriter in Texas,

FROM THE COVER LEFT: A man stands on top of an overturned car March 27, 1999. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO TOP RIGHT: A man runs near a fire in a crowd March 27, 1999. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO BOTTOM RIGHT: Police in riot gear stand ready to disperse an unruly crowd early in the morning. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

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It’s amazing to me that no one was killed or seriously injured in that riot. It so easily could have happened.

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THE STATE NEWS’ 1999 EAST LANSING REPORTER was in the newsroom most of the night. He was interning with The Saginaw News at the time, but offered to help his old stomping grounds with coverage.

“I’m in a wheelchair, so being in the middle of riotous disturbances isn’t the greatest move for me,” Swiatecki said. “I went into the office and said, ‘Let me just take phone calls and take dictation from the people who are out there.”

Editor-in-Chief Sharon Terlep, now the consumer products reporter for The Wall Street Journal, spent her time in the newsroom evaluating the disturbance. What was the bigger story: The end of MSU’s NCAA tournament success or what was going on outside?

“Now it’s normal; it’s not a huge deal when the Spartans get to the Final Four. But this was only a few years after (coach Tom) Izzo had gotten there,” Terlep said. “This was a giant, giant story that we had made it this far in the tournament, so to knock that down to the second story was a pretty pivotal moment.”

Finally, the paper was put to bed. Muir walked home around 4 or 5 a.m. The street — which had hours before been chaos — was now empty, but the damage was visible.

“I remember being sad and I remember being angry,” Muir said. “This is my town, my city, where I live. My college. And you guys just tore it apart for no reason except for that you wanted to.”

THE MORNING AFTER

Most of the staff slept at The State News that night. Terlep woke up on a battered newsroom couch. The State News didn’t usually publish on Sundays, so after driving to the printer and back, the staff delivered the papers in the morning, then jumped back into reporting.

The smell of tear gas lingered on Sunday as businesses cleaned up. Not many people wanted to talk about what had happened.

“The entire city and the entire MSU campus woke up the next morning and thought, ‘Oh my god, what did we do?’” Muir said. “It was really easy to get caught up in it and do things

you wouldn’t otherwise do, but in the morning, everyone woke up and the town was ruined.

People started getting arrested and kicked out of school.”

The community was disgusted, embarrassed and pissed. It hurt the school’s reputation and landed MSU securely on lists of best party schools, but Swiatecki said it was more of a short-term ding than anything else.

“It’s not like this riot signaled anything that was cancerous or endemically wrong with the university. ... God knows we’ve found out just a few years ago that there was a whole other big problem,” Swiatecki said. “It was a black eye, but black eyes heal.”

In the aftermath, East Lansing police wanted State News reporters to testify against rioters.

They also wanted to use unpublished photos.

The student paper resisted, saying it would violate a trust between The State News and students and endanger staff members.

“There was a lot of fear from the photo staff that if we start cooperating with police, we don’t have riot shields and tear gas, so we’re going to send these photographers out that now will appear as if they’re cooperating with the city police agencies, and they’ll be very vulnerable,” Terlep said. “That was one of the biggest reasons we didn’t cooperate.”

In the years following the ‘99 riot, The State News reported on the university and city’s efforts to prevent anything like it from happening again. MSU and East Lansing developed reactionary policies that changed the way these institutions reacted to civil disturbances.

The 1999 riot will eventually slip out of memory, but something similar does have the potential to happen again, Swiatecki said. Even today, there are no guarantees.

“Every once in a while when there’s another couch burnt in Cedar Village or whatever and it makes the news, I just sort of think, ‘I understand you guys don’t remember 1999. So it makes sense that you think that that’s fun,’” Muir said.

“But if you were there, you wouldn’t ever want to be a part of another college riot.’”

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Michigan a political battleground ahead of 2020 presidential election

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Ignoring Michigan before the 2016 presidential election has been touted as one of the Democrats’ greatest failures during the race — a mistake capitalized on by Republicans en route to President Donald Trump’s victory.

“There’s no denying that the road to a Democratic nomination and to the White House runs through Michigan,” state Democratic Party communications director Paul Kanan said. “We know firsthand what can happen when Michigan isn’t a priority ... we will not allow that to happen again.”

Republicans will fight to keep the Mitten State for Trump despite Democratic successes in the 2018 midterm elections, said Tony Zammit, communications director for the Michigan Republican Party.

“I think we’re seeing a lot of that energy (from the 2016 election) return,” he said.

Trump is scheduled to appear at a re-election campaign rally in Grand Rapids March 28, one of what will likely be “many to come,” Zammit said.

The president campaigned hard in Michigan before his election — winning here by a slim margin of 10,704 votes — and has since maintained a presence. He made an appearance during his pre-inauguration “Thank You” tour and has made stops in Ypsilanti and Washington Township.

Grand Rapids will mark Trump’s first trip to Michigan since April 2018. He did not visit during the midterm elections despite endorsing several candidates.

In the year since his last visit, Michigan has

become a bluer state on the federal level. Trump’s net approval rating in the state has dropped 23 percentage points since his election according to Morning Consult, presenting new challenges to Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party this time around.

“I think like any other year, new things arise that we’ll have to deal with,” Zammit said.

By the end of March, Michigan will have hosted two candidates and the incumbent president. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke visited different cities March 18. With a little more than 19 months to Election Day 2020, it’s clear candidates want to make an early impression on Michigan voters.

“With how important Michigan is to the nation … it makes sense that there’s a lot of heat,” first-year physiology masters student Hayden Stoub said. “I always have to bracket this as, ‘We’re on a college campus, so this isn’t the real world.’ There are a lot of things that are an exception to the rule on college campuses, so we have to keep that in mind.”

The Republican strategy is to continue building a solid base of support before the election. Zammit said prominent Republicans would be highly visible in Michigan during the campaign.

“I think we’re going to try to get out the positive accomplishments the president has done and build up a grassroots army that will get him re-elected in 2020,” Zammit said. “You’re going to see a combination of the President and other surrogates.

The Michigan Republican Party and the Republi-

can National Committee thinks Michigan is a key state in this election.”

Michigan will be a serious battleground state due to Michigan’s sharply divided political communities, Stoub said.

“You have a large working class ... and that trends blue, but then you also have a big red trend in the Michigan Bible belt,” Stoub said. “My county, Berrien County, is a really hardcore red county.

It’s a purple state, but not because there’s an even mix.”

Democrats are focused on add- Then-candidate Donald Trump gives a speech Nov. 7, 2016, at ing to their successes in the mid- DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

PHOTO BY NIC ANTAYA terms. The party is introducing a Kanan said Michigan’s Democratic organizers grassroots-style campaign called “Project 83” across the state, a message centered on reaching voters in are focusing on building support for the party as a whole rather than the individual presidential canall 83 Michigan counties.

“We saw in 2018 what we can do,” Kanan said. didates. The party is offering each candidate some “We’re already building on the successful efforts pre-planned resources during the campaign season.

“Even though we are absolutely thrilled to have we had last year.”

Kanan said energizing Democratic voters is the all of these candidates coming to Michigan … we way to avoid the failures of the last presidential are not waiting for a nominee to get to work on what we see as the most important election in hiselection.

“What happened in 2016 will not happen again,” tory,” he said.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, is the he said. “The infrastructure we put in place following that was to ensure that in Michigan races, Mich- next candidate scheduled to visit Michigan followigan campaigns are run by Michiganders, because ing Trump. She will attend the Democrats’ Legacy Dinner in Detroit May 18, according to Kanan. we know our state.”

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HARPER’S

With three locations surrounding Michigan State’s campus, Conrad’s popularity among Spartan students is unquestionable. After being established in 2007, the food and deliver y ser vice has become a staple of late-night eats in East Lansing, with its clientele ranging from all-night studiers to recovering partiers.

One semester on MSU’s campus will teach you a lot, but MSU students quickly learn that Conrad’s is a staple of East Lansing.

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To s ay H a rp e r ’s Re s t a u ra nt & B rewp u b is p o p ul a r is a n understatement.

The family-owned nightlife hotspot features two bars, a large dance floor and dining areas throughout. Our voters have made Harper’s the top establishment in our competition, taking home four Best Of and two Fan Favorite awards.

There’s nowhere our voters would rather get their drink on, snack on and groove on than Harper’s.

131 Albert St., East Lansing 517-333-4040 harpersbrewpub.com

CONRAD’S GRILL

1219 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-333-7104 conradsgrill.com

BEST LATE NIGHT GRUB

Crunchy’s is (probably) the only place in East Lansing that will serve you beer out of a bucket. There’s mountains of food and frequent events to enjoy in the midst of a distinctly MSU atmosphere.

More than just a bar or a grill, Crunchy’s is a place to have a good time. Crunchy’s is beloved among the MSU community for its “Famous Crunchy Burger,” three-day-a-week karaoke nights and trivia every Tuesday. Taking home a bucket of accolades, it’s evident Crunchy’s is a favorite among students and alumni.

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254 W. Grand River, East Lansing 517-351-2506 crunchyseastlansing.com

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS BEST WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports bar known worldwide for it’s many flavors of wings.

The Ohio based establishment found a home in Spartan territory. The sports-centered environment is guaranteed to be packed on any Spartan game day.

Be sure to stop by Thursday’s for specially priced wings all day long.

360 Albert St, East Lansing 517-333-2999 buffalowildwings.com

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ZAYTOON

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Are you in the mood for some slow-roasted chicken shawarma? Zaytoon offers authentic Mediterranean food that’s been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Guy Fieri’s Food Network show.

Zaytoon’s menu includes fresh alternatives to fast food with options like lamb, salmon and fresh-pressed juices and smoothies. It also bills itself as vegan and gluten-friendly, with meatless meals offered in addition to traditional cuisine.

BEST MEDITERRANEAN

Made for Spartans, the MSU Dairy Store features flavors such as Dantonio’s Double Fudge Fake and Izzo’s Malted Madness, adding a Spartan twist to ice cream.

After getting ice cream, check out the dairy plant and watch where the ice cream and cheese is processed in Anthony Hall.

474 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing 517-355-8466 canr.msu.edu/dairystore

HOPCAT

940 Elmwood Road, Lansing 517-203-5728 zaytoongrill.com

BEST COCKTAILS Best known for its cosmik fries — formerly called crack fries — the East Lansing Hopcat balances a substantial drink selection with a varied menu.

Hopcat serves 100 draft beers and regularly switches up its drink menu, giving patrons the chance to try local brews and imported finds.

Customers are encouraged to experiment with samples to find their new favorites.

Hopcat's signature "Cat Tails" play off of classic cocktails, but add a twist including "Skip the Mimosa,” "HopCat Dalmatian" and "Woot! Russian."

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300 Grove St., East Lansing 517-816-4300 hopcat.com/east-lansing

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Naturally, East Lansing’s original Biggby Coffee claimed a spot on the Best of MSU list. Biggby is known for its full-bodied brews, Michigan-themed flavors and mouthwatering baked goods — tuxedo muffin, anyone?

Biggby has multiple locations in its home city, including the Union, where you can use Sparty Cash to get something insanely delicious like a birthday cake latte.

This local favorite has been around since 1995, and celebrated its 24th anniversary on March 20. Here’s to many more coffee-filled years.

MSU students come to East Lansing from around the world to receive their education, and the international cuisine available around campus represents that well. For Chinese food, MSU's best spot is Charlie Kang's Chinese & Korean Cuisine.

Charlie Kang's menu is all under $15 and the location offers free wifi, making it a great place for broke college students to dine while getting some work done.

Want to eat at home? Charlie Kang's also delivers food on-campus and to the surrounding area.

270 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-332-1471 biggby.com

109 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-332-4696 charliekangs.com

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ZOOBIE'S OLD TOWN TAVERN & BAR

BEST SUSHI AND DATE NIGHT

BEST LANSING BAR Zoobie's has a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails but its specials and free popcorn every week make it the best bar in Lansing.

The tavern offers a happy hour every Monday through Friday, with discountd craft and draft beers and wine. Aside from its wide range of drinks, Zoobie's offers some delicious food.

On Wednesdays, Zoobie's provides its iconic truffle oil, sea salt and black pepper popcorn for free.

1200 N Larch St., Lansing 517-897-3563 zoobiesoldtowntavern.com

Meat BBQ BEST UNIQUE EATS

Fried pickles. A French fry bar. Lots of meat.

All are offered at Meat BBQ, the Lansing-area BBQ joint.

You’ll find a variety of meat-centered entrees and dishes that include everything from chicken wings to brisket. Meat BBQ says it slowsmokes its meats for up to 18 hours, and all of its sides and sauces are made in-house. Due to the tedious smoking process, Meat BBQ sometimes runs out of certain meats before closing, so make sure to arrive early for a full carnivorous experience.

1224 Turner St., Lansing 517-580-4400 meatbbq.com

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD AND MARGARITAS MSU's best spot for Mexican food — and margaritas — is El Azteco, a favorite spot among college students and East Lansing residents.

Whether diners want to sit inside or take in some fresh air on the upstairs patio, El Azteco is a gathering place for friends, families or alumni get-togethers and a great place to grab some nachos or a burrito by oneself.

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Located in downtown East Lansing on Ann Street, El Azteco is a convenient walk from campus.

225 Ann St, East Lansing 517-351-9111 elazteco.net

Jersey Giant, a submarine sandwich shop that strives to sell Jersey-style subs, offers the best quality sandwiches at reasonable prices.

Born in New Jersey, but made in Michigan, Jersey Giant was built in 1979 in East Lansing by the Slocum Family. The Slocums want consumers to get the freshest sandwich possible, using fine vegetables, cheeses and their Jersey Juice.

Family owned and award winning, Sansu offers a fine dining experience with a fusion of Japanese, Korean and American flavors.

With a wide variety of options, there’s something for everyone, even those that don’t like sushi. Customers can choose to dine at a traditional table or at an Asian sunken table.

Sansu also offers a 20 percent off student discount every Tuesday.

4750 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing 517-333-1933 sansu-sushi.com 3019 E. Saginaw St., Lansing 517-351-1616 jgsubs.com

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BEST OF MSU Golden Harvest is the place go-to for breakfast food. When you see the eccentric building and a line outside the door, you know you’re at the right place.

Don’t let the line scare you away because the food is worth the wait.

The large portions and variety of breakfast foods keep customers wanting more. If you are looking for a one of a kind experience, head to Golden Harvest.

1625 Turner St., Lansing 517-485-3663 Find them on Facebook: Golden Harvest

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Jimmy John’s, known for its exceptionally fast sub delivery, is an ideal spot for those looking for an affordable lunch or some quick delivered study fuel. Each location remains open until 3 a.m., making it a cheap and reliable option at reasonably any time of day.

Despite the many enticing college town restaurants surrounding it, Jimmy John’s remains a mainstay among students.

643 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-351-1800 jimmyjohns.com

BRODY It doesn’t matter if you live in Brody residence halls or not, students and families come from far and wide to eat in this wonderful dining hall.

Brody Square features 12 high quality dining stations within its premises, changing up what they serve each day. Pangea serves freshly made-to-order omelets during breakfast and transforms into a stir fry station for lunch and dinner.

If you’re in the mood for something sweet, Dolce has a wide variety of desserts to fit every sweet tooth including fresh MSU Dairy Store ice cream.

241 Brody W, East Lansing 517- 355-7470 eatatstate.msu.edu

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It's beyond cliché to say that pizza is a college staple. Whether it comes after a long night of partying or as a gameday meal, a slice of savory pie is always a great choice.

The honor of MSU's best pizza belongs to The Cosmos. Offering wood-fired pizza with unique toppings ranging from runny eggs to duck sausage, be sure to check out the Trust Us pizza for a mysterious surprise.

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North Neighborhood is located near the MSU Union and Grand River Avenue, making it a convenient place to live on campus.

The buildings of North contain the oldest residence halls on campus, sporting a rich history and ivy-covered walls. It’s even rumored these halls are home to friendly ghosts.

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MSU MAIN LIBRARY BEST STUDY SPOT

Looking for a place to be as productive as possible with a world of resources readily available? Look no further than the MSU Main Library.

The main library offers a unique space with two sides to it. Need absolute silence in order to focus? Head over to the East Wing, where no noise is allowed within the area.

If you need a little background noise, no worries. The West Wing is an area in where a moderate amount of noise is allowed.

The library offers a range of services for those assignments with extra requirements, from a multimedia digital room to 3D printing and laminating.

BEST BIKE SHOP

As the largest university-based credit union in the world, MSU Federal Credit Union also has a national reputation for excellence and has received several top industry and workplace awards.

Created and still growing in the university community, MSUFCU continues to offer job opportunities for MSU alumni and students, financial support and donations.

MSU Bikes is an all-in-one bike shop where consumers can purchase, repair and buy bike accessories.

MSU Bikes was founded in 2003 by Gus Gosselin and Terry Link. The duo voluntarily began to upscale abandoned bikes on campus into user-friendly riding equipment again.

Conveniently located on campus, the bike shop is open year-round.

523 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 800-678-4968 msufcu.org

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366 W Circle Drive, East Lansing 517-353-8700 lib.msu.edu

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COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES BEST COLLEGE The College of Communication Arts and Sciences, lovingly known as ComArtSci, was the first college of communications in the nation when it opened in 1955 and has been pushing boundaries ever since.

It features five undergraduate majors and each allows for close connections with professors, which enhances the experience and can make for good letters of recommendation when you graduate.

404 Wilson Road, East Lansing 517-355-1794 comartsci.msu.edu

STUDENT BOOK STORE BEST BOOK STORE & SPARTAN SPIRIT SHOP The Student Book Store offers affordable prices for students looking to show off their Spartan pride. With prices as low as $5 for a shirt, it doesn’t take much to show love for Michigan State.

SBS isn’t just limited to clothing apparel. You can pick up neat presents such as a Spartan ornament or teddy bear.

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Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We have lots of great spaces to study and a full menu of espresso drinks to fuel you.

Of course, this is a bookstore, and there are textbooks. With a wide selection and staff on hand to assist, you’ll likely hear your professor say “you can pick it up at SBS.”

421 Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-351-4210 sbsmsu.com

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COMCAST BEST WIFI Comcast is the largest pay-TV company, the largest cable TV company and largest home Internet service provider in the United States.

One of it’s services, Xfinity, provides cable television, broadband internet and landline telephone.

Xfinity offers monthly plans for reasonable prices, and with some plans, you can get free access to streaming services such as Hulu and HBO.

2911 Preyde Blvd, Lansing 800-266-2278 xfinity.com

OLD TOWN LANSING BEST HIDDEN GEM If you've never taken a cruise down César E. Chavéz Avenue to Old Town Lansing, you're missing out.

The small neighborhood oozes charisma and charm. Old Town features a riverside park, a flurry of bars and restaurants and pristine window shopping. Murals painted on the sides of old buildings make for a lovely stroll through town.

With over 150 years of history, Old Town's vibe will be sure to delight. There are events yearround hosted in Old Town, so there is always

something to do when you arrive.

Seriously, if you haven't visited Old Town (or the City of Lansing at large) while at MSU, you need to visit. Once you do, it will be all the more clear why Old Town was voted best hidden gem.

1232 Turner St., Lansing 517-485-4283 iloveoldtown.org

HAGAN REALTY BEST RENTAL COMPANY A family company started 50 years ago, Hagan Realty is an alternative option to popular real estate companies like DTN and Cron Management.

If you're not interested in renting an apartment, Hagan may suit you well as they rent out mostly houses and duplexes. However, they do offer apartments if that's more your style.

With a leasing office on Grand River Avenue, they're a convenient walk from just about

anywhere near campus.

Their combination of family-owned, unique residences plus a convenient leasing office location makes Hagan Realty our best rental company of 2019.

927 E Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-351-0765 hrirentals.com

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BEST OF MSU The Quality Dairy Store is a popular party store chain located throughout the greater Lansing area, with a total of 31 stores. The closest location to the Michigan State University campus is located on East Grand River Avenue.

Providing everything from candy to alcohol, the stores are well-known for their convenience. Quality Dairy produces and distributes their own brand of dairy products, baked goods and sell-fresh produce. In 2017 they created a rewards card program that allows loyal customers to receive discounts on gas and food products.

1109 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-371-8929 qualitydairy.com

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MSU’s best off-campus apartment is the Hub on Campus — which technically doesn't even exist yet. Located at the corner of Bogue Street and Grand River Avenue, the complex is set to open fall 2019. The location is just off campus near MSU's River Trail Neighborhood, allowing future renters to walk to class or hit up a nearby bus stop.

The Hub will be decked out with amenities including a rooftop lounge, fitness center, a pool and a hot tub.

Whether for date night, girls’ night, or an escape from campus, MSU favors NCG Cinemas out of the theaters in the area.

With $5 movie tickets on Tuesday, NCG shows Hollywood’s latest releases on a bigger screen than your biggest TV. Not to mention, the fresh popcorn and snacks can be a nice break from the dining hall food.

543 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing 517-507-5516 huboncampus.com

2500 Showtime Drive, Lansing 517-316-9101 ncgmovies.com

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BEST MASSAGE CENTER Creative Wellness offers massage therapy, chiropractic services and acupuncture services.

“For more than two decades, Creative Wellness has provided a diverse selection of natural health services to the Greater Lansing community,” the City of East Lansing website says. “The local East Lansing business opened its doors in 1990 and has since evolved from the largest Michigan massage center into the largest complementary health center in Michigan.”

Previously, Creative Wellness has won the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Small Business Award and a City of East Lansing Crystal Award.

2045 Asher Ct., East Lansing 517-351-9240 creativewellness.net

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Meijer is a staple in the MSU community. Offering everything from produce to soap to clothing, Meijer is a one-stop shop.

Founded in 1934 in Greenville, Michigan. Meijer is found in six states — Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin — with about half of its 200+ stores in Michigan.

Want the posture and physique of a ballet dancer? Try barre exercises at Barre Code.

Here in East Lansing, there are a few options to get your sweat on, but readers chose Barre Code as their top pick. Located at the intersection of Trowbridge Road and South Harrison Road, this modern facility has classes for cardio, strength training and activities to encourage mindfulness through exercise. It also boasts a five-star rating on Google Maps.

Barre Code has a children’s play area for your kids to use while you’re exercising, as well as showers and easy parking.

Student memberships cost $89 a month.

1350 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing 517-332-2444 meijer.com

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PREUSS PETS LULULEMON BEST UNIQUE BUSINESS

A local gem, Preuss Pets is home to an array of feathered, fuzzy, scaly and slimy pets.

It ’s not your run-of-the -mill pet store by any means. It’s also a learning hub for visitors to develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for exotic pets.

Loc ate d in L a nsing ’s O ld Town neighborhood, Preuss Pets is a longtime local favorite. From Amazon parrots to axolotls and short-tailed opossums, it’s tougher to think of the pets the store doesn’t keep on hand than of the ones they do.

It’s also a well-stocked pet supplies store, keeping an inventory of items just as varied as its pet selection.

1127 N. Cedar St., Lansing 517-339-1762 preusspets.com

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The Designer Shoe Warehouse, better known as DSW, is your store for stilettos to sneakers, from name brands to knock-offs.

Voters praised the variety and selection DSW offers by ranking them as the best shoe store in the area, which is located in the Eastwood Towne Center. Although the company won for its taste in shoes, they also sell handbags and jewelry, making it your one-stop shop for the ultimate accessories.

Right next to MSU, Douglas J Aveda salon is at a convenient location for students living on campus.

Their products use environmentally-friendly and organic ingredients, and each April, Douglas J Aveda helps raise money for clean water around the world.

It also offers its own classes and multiple opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, esthiology and massage therapy.

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2800 Centre Blvd., Lansing 517-316-7963 dsw.com

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Need a tan? Golden Glow Airbrush Tanning offers custom airbrush, rapid release solution, body contouring, organic products and more! According to their Facebook page, they offer discounts to bridal parties and other types of groups.

210 Abbot Rd. in East Lansing.

517-258-0705 Find them on Facebook: Golden Glow Airbrush Tanning

BEST CLOTHING STORE

Lululemon, commonly referred to as “Lulu,” was originally founded as a yoga company but has since then transformed into a daily-wear clothing company.

Although it may not fit into the typical college student’s budget, Lulu ranked as best clothing store among MSU students. The athletic clothing store located in the Eastwood Towne Center is known for its quality clothing, and even though its main selling point is fitness and athletics, customers have adopted the brand as a trendy, everyday fashion statement.

3032 Centre Blvd., East Lansing 517-316-1198 shop.lululemon.com

WILD BILL’S BEST SMOKE/VAPE SHOP Those in need of sweet, sweet cotton candy and sugar cookie-flavored ecigerattes can take a trip to any of three Wild Bill’s Tobacco locations in Lansing.

Wild Bill’s offers Mr. Vapor-brand e-products and vapes. Mr. Vapor has more than 200 flavors of e-liquid and offers pod systems, tanks and more. If you’re feeling the urge to double down on a Juul pod or vape pen, this is the place to go.

Disclosure: The Wild Bill’s Tobacco products listed above contain nicotine, which is designated as an addictive substance.

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Draft policy would ban faculty relationships with undergraduates

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Michigan State is considering a policy overhaul that completely prohibits relationships between faculty and undergraduate students.

The university’s current policy on consensual amorous or sexual relationships was enacted in 1996. The current policy states instructors shall not “assume or maintain educational responsibility” for a student they are in a relationship with, and must disclose a relationship so other oversight can be arranged. Under the new policy, entering into such a relationship is grounds for “appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination.”

“The university is committed to creating a safe learning environment free of conflicts in achieving its educational mission,” the draft policy reads. “There is an inherent power differential between instructors and students making consensual amorous and sexual relationships between instructors and students fundamentally unequal.”

The draft policy was included as an information item on the agenda for the March 26 University Council meeting.

If the council passes the draft policy, it will need to be approved by the MSU Board of Trustees before it can be implemented. Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Human Resources Terry Curry said this is not

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likely to happen before the board’s June meeting, and that the policy will likely be effective at the start of the next academic year.

This policy change would apply to faculty, academic staff and graduate teaching assistants.

Graduate teaching assistants would only be prohibited from relationships with students they have “educational responsibility” for, or the authority to influence their education or pro-

fessional development, according to the draft.

Not only would faculty and academic staff be prohibited from relationships with students they have educational responsibility for, the draft policy would prohibit them from relationships with undergraduate students in general.

“Such consensual amorous or sexual relationships, even absent any educational responsibility, may lead to unanticipated conflicts of inter-

est since an instructor’s influence and power may extend beyond the classroom or department,” the draft reads. “Due to the institutional power differential in instructor and undergraduate student relationships, there is the inherent risk of coercion and the perception by others of exploitation.”

Relationships between faculty and graduate students they have educational responsibility for would also be prohibited.

Though the new policy states no exceptions will be made regarding educational responsibility, it would have some exceptions in rare circumstances.

“There are possible exemptions, for example, if a spouse of yours were to take a class,” said MSU Associate Professor Mark Waddell, the chairperson of the University Committee on Faculty Affairs, which has endorsed the draft policy.

Some other Big Ten schools have enacted broad restrictions on relationships between students and faculty. The University of Michigan recently adopted a policy similar to the one MSU is deliberating, Waddell said.

“Across the Big Ten, Illinois is the farthest behind; Northwestern has a policy that’s similar to the one that we’re proposing and that Uof-M has; most of the others are sort of in the middle,” Curry said. “Many have policies that are quite similar to what we now have.”

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MSU professor Rachel Mourão and Pontifical Catholic University of Chile professor Magdalena Saldaña are pictured with the seven students and two faculty members chosen to attend the investigative journalism workshop held at MSU. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAGDALENA SALDAÑA

BY RAY GARCIA RAY@STATENEWS.COM

Journalism professor Rachel Mourão recently set off on a trip to Santiago, Chile where she and the Pontifical Catholic University, or UC, of Chile’s journalism department are working to create an investigative journalism workshop to be held at Michigan State.

The program, called the Michigan-Chile Investigative Journalism Program, is made possible by a grant provided by the U.S. State Department and U.S. Embassy in Chile. It will take place from May 30 to June 10 and is the second time the program will take place at MSU. In 2018, the same grant offered Chilean students the chance to come to MSU, but with a focus on environmental investigative reporting.

Prior to hosting the Chilean students, MSU professors Bruno Takahashi, Eric Freedman and David Poulson traveled to four universities in Chile. During their trip, they offered workshops and met with faculty from each university to assist in developing environmental reportingbased curricula. Twelve Chilean students and professionals were chosen to participate in the 2018 program.

“Most of them produced pretty good stories, many of which were published in either the news organizations they were working for, or some other outlet where they submitted the story. All of them were published on our Knight Center website,” Takahashi said.

About 25 students applied for this year’s program, Mourão said. However, with only a limited amount of funding available, she and her fellow coordinators were only able to select seven students to participate. Applicants were required to be seniors who have taken their program’s advanced investigative journalism course and must be able to speak English.

“Looking at the group as a whole, we’ve got a very diverse group of students with different interests, different backgrounds within Chile, from different cities from Chile and different goals for their careers,” Mourão said.

With a focus on investigative journalism,

the program will look at research techniques reporters use on hard-hitting stories. Students will also work on refining skills in areas they’re interested in within the field, according to UC professor Magdalena Saldaña.

Saldaña worked with Mourão during the participant selection process, which included interviews to assess who would be a right fit.

Based on the information they collected, they created a tentative schedule featuring seminars given by various professors in the MSU School of Journalism, networking with professional reporters from Greater Lansing and Metro Detroit areas and understanding how the Freedom of Information Act works in the U.S. “Several things that we saw during the election — when Trump got elected — we saw here when we had our own election at the end of 2017,” Saldaña said. “We had a lot of fake news and we had a lot of people not trusting media anymore. Those are big issues that we’re trying to solve.”

While the program is geared toward enhancing students’ skills, two faculty members from UC will also participate in the 10-day workshop and plan to take back what they learned to their classes in Chile.

According to Saldaña, other skills students hope to refine during the workshop include photojournalism and immersive journalism.

The journalism department at UC does not offer courses on immersive journalism, which features aspects of visual storytelling, documentary-making and virtual reality. MSU offers these classes both in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and through various technology workshops across campus.

“I think it’s a unique opportunity, especially for us, because we come from a country where there is investigative journalism but it’s not super exploited,” said Consuelo Lomas, one of the seven Chilean students chosen to participate in the program. “So it’s always a great opportunity to meet people who actually do investigation.”

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Family atmosphere brings softball sisters together at Michigan State

BY GENNA BARNER GBARNER@STATENEWS.COM

Senior Ebonee Echols and freshman Charla Echols have been playing softball together since they were little kids. At Michigan State, they have been given the opportunity to play sideby-side once again.

The Georgia natives were raised around the game. Ebonee recounted how it has always been a part of their family, with members playing in college and recreationally.

“I would say softball is all we know. Ever since we were born, that’s all we’ve been taught; all we’ve seen,” Charla said. “Pretty much our whole family plays softball or some kind of sport. It would be weird if we didn’t play.”

Ebonee chose to play softball at MSU because of the team atmosphere. With Charla playing alongside her, the team is now an even larger support system.

“I chose MSU because it was like a family environment,” Ebonee said. “As soon as I was walked on the field ... I just felt like I belonged here. They all accepted me. I felt like I wanted to be a part of being a Spartan.”

With the slight influence of her sister, Charla knew MSU was the school she wanted to attend.

Senior outfielder Ebonee Echols (left) and freshman catcher Charla Echols (right) pose for a photo together. PHOTO COURTESY OF REY DEL RIO / MSU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

“Of course some of it was because my sister is here, but the campus is really pretty. That really drew me in,” Charla said. “I really like the girls we play with and the coaching staff.

I feel like they’re trying to get the best out of

us every day.”

Before coming to MSU, Ebonee and Charla had the opportunity to play together for a season in high school. Charla recalls it as one of her favorite softball memories with Ebonee.

“Her senior year of high school and my freshman year, I got pulled up to varsity. I played third base and she played shortstop that game,” Charla said. “I think that was just a big moment for our family in general. My mom was emotional just seeing both of her girls playing the same side of the infield. It’s just something they’ve always dreamed about, and us too, being able to play together.”

With Ebonee playing left field and Charla as catcher for the Spartans, the girls competed in a friendly rivalry.

“I think we both like playing together, but it definitely is somewhat of a competition. We both want each other to do our best, but of course I don’t want her to do better than me and she doesn’t want me to do better than her.

It’s just a family thing I guess,” Charla said as the sisters laughed to each other. “We’re always for each other’s best interest.”

With each other’s well-being in mind, Ebonee and Charla help each other through the stress placed on them, because family is “always going to have your back ... no matter what.”

Knowing that there is always a supporter in the dugout or nearby, Ebonee and Charla believe that playing softball together has only made their relationship stronger.

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Depleted Spartans look to return bigger and better for next season

BY MAISY NIELSEN MNIELSEN@STATENEWS.COM

The Michigan State Spartans’ (21-12, 9-9 Big Ten) hope for a run in the NCAA Tournament may have been dashed by Notre Dame (32-3, 14-2 ACC) in the second round, March 25, but the Spartans are on the verge of greatness according to coach Suzy Merchant.

“I think when the dust settles a little bit, people can see there’s a light at the end of the tunnel … we’re not that far from where we need to be,” Merchant said.

During the 91-63 defeat, the Spartans showcased some of their underclassmen as a prelude to the future of the women’s basketball program. Sophomore forward Sidney Cooks played significant minutes in both NCAA Tournament games and had 38 points and 17 rebounds in the Spartans’ twogame run.

“She was very instrumental for us,” Merchant said. “She has a lot of talent and skill … she can shoot the three, she can get to the rim and she can certainly score the ball.

“It was really good to see her put these games back-to-back for us. We definitely needed her in the Central Michigan game and certainly to see her do this against (Notre Dame) was fun. The future looks bright; I thought her and Kayla (Belles) would make a great (pair).”

Belles, a freshman forward, played 14 minutes against the Fighting Irish and scored 10 points, but has not seen many minutes off the bench due to injury this season. Freshman forward Tory Ozment, also battling through injury, had eight points and one steal in the same game.

“We knew we were going to play Kayla more in this game because of their size and power and we felt that she could handle it,” Merchant said. “Tory has been coming off another injury and she was never in the best shape. In the past week … she could get up and down the floor, she was hitting her shots. She did a great job. Her future’s bright as well.”

The Spartans have struggled all season with injuries, but had some big wins, including a 15-1 record at home, tying the school record for most home wins on Feb. 27 after defeating Penn State, 57-48. Inside of the impressive home win record, MSU upset three ranked

teams at home, building their resume to make the Dance.

On Dec. 9, the Spartans, led by a big three-pointer by Allen with 34.7 seconds left, defeated No. 3 Oregon, 88-82 to complete the first big upset this past season. On Dec. 30, the No. 16 Iowa Hawkeyes came to town and expected to dominate the Spartans. Iowa forward Megan Gustafson had 30 points, but the Spartans held on to defeat Iowa 84-70 in the Big Ten opener.

No. 9 Maryland visited East Lansing Jan. 17, and were surprised by MSU’s aggressive perimeter defense against Big Ten Freshman of the Year (Coaches) guard Taylor Mikesell, holding her to one made three-pointer and 12 points. The Spartans, led by Allen’s 16 points and four rebounds, defeated the Terrapins 77-60.

The Spartans also swept in-state rival Michigan, first Jan. 27 at the Crisler Center, 7773, then on senior day Feb. 24, 74-64.

Although Allen would finish her career as a Spartan with the second-round loss to Notre Dame, she had quite the career in green and white.

“I’m just so grateful to have picked to come to this university and played in the Spartan uniform for the past four years,” Allen said after the March 25 defeat. “I’m sad to go, but I know all my teammates are great people.

“They work so hard and they’re going to do great things in life. I’m just very sad but very grateful for the opportunity to be around great people, a great city with great fans.”

Allen became the 27th Spartan to reach the 1,000 career point milestone Feb. 17 against the Nebraska.

“I was so happy for her this year, some of the success she had,” Merchant said. “I know she wished she would’ve been able to sustain it … just to watch her come off the court so many times each year with that smile and joy, knowing she left everything out there ... she’s a class act.

“Whether she played three minutes as a freshman or started every game, it wouldn’t have mattered. She made a commitment to Michigan State, she was all in, she knew who she was.”

The Spartans look to recover in the offseason and start the preseason with a strong and healthy roster, as they will only lose Allen.

Sophomore forward Sindey Cooks (10) shoots the ball against East Tennessee State’s forward Anajae Stephney (24) during the game Nov. 11, 2018, at Breslin Center. PHOTO BY ANNIE BARKER

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