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Changing environment affects MSU learning

By Samantha Radecki

OFFICIALS EXAMINE E. LANSING BAR RECORDS Licenses up for discussion as officials review establishments

By Darcie Moran and Michael Koury

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What is the value in getting an online education?

As the higher education learning environment is shifting with a heightened use of Internet technologies, a majority of faculty members are more wary than excited about the change, while a much larger number of administrators are more enthusiastic than fearful about the expanding online environment, according to a study from Inside Higher Ed. Many at MSU said they benefit from traditional, face-to-face learning, but the learning conditions at MSU are ever-evolving.

This evolution has included new online course options, the use of ANGEL and Desire2Learn, new redesigned technology-infused classrooms and the development of massive open online courses. “(Online learning) is a piece we are looking very carefully at to see what works and what doesn’t work,” said Doug Estry, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of undergraduate studies, adding it is good that education is developing and faculty and students are finding new ways to teach and learn.

But some students have not fully jumped onto the bandwagon with the same positive outlook as some administrators.

Psychology senior Pete Nini has never taken an online class and doesn’t plan to, while criminal justice junior Jeff Bertram has taken an online course and didn’t get the grade he’d hoped for.

“I’m more of a people person,” Nini said. “I like having someone there, rather than whatever the alternative (is) — watching lecture videos online or doing it independently.”

Both students said they have benefitted from blended online and in-classroom courses and course management systems, such as ANGEL or Desire2Learn — two things Estry said also were part of MSU’s expanding educational environment.

Engineering professor Gilbert Baladi said he agrees in some cases, face-to-face interaction cannot be beat when a complicated topic is being discussed. But he has acknowledged and adapted to the expanding online world and currently is developing his first online course with some of his colleagues, he said.

He said this resource also could be useful in a classroom setting.

Baladi said he is excited for certain classes in an online format, but is cautious of more complicated, upper-level classes being taught online.

Estry said MSU is investing in new forms of education and recently designated an additional location for a Rooms for Engaged and Active Learning, or REAL, classroom in the Union.

REAL classrooms are technology heavy with multiple screens and round tables. The tables allow students to work in teams, said Brendan Guenther, director of MSU IT Services.

He said the REAL classroom in the Union should be open in spring 2014.

Bertram, who currently is taking a Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities course in a REAL classroom, enjoys the human interaction and believes other students would benefit from this type of course, he said.

Despite hundreds of illegal incidents that occurred last year, both East Lansing officials and the MSU student patrons attending bars are happy with the city’s bar scene — something that might bode well for the local liquor establishments hoping to renew their licenses in coming weeks.

About 449 significant incidents have been reported in 2012 at 15 of the city’s more popular bars and restaurants, according to East Lansing’s liquor law enforcement officer’s log, as well as a list of incidents obtained from the police department — incidents that could impact their upcoming liquor license renewal.

Since the end of February, the city has been undergoing a renewal process for the city’s bars and restaurants’ liquor licenses, which expire April 30.

East Lansing Mayor Diane Goddeeris said the city and council will look at the severity of the incidents, as well as the number of them and the pattern in which they occur, when reviewing the liquor licenses.

During 2012, seven violations were reported amongst eight of the major bars in East Lansing, including serving to minors, over-intoxication, obstructing an entrance and over-occupying a building, according to the documents.

“I don’t think there’s anyone in this community that doesn’t feel there isn’t an obligation to not only run a good operation but also have (a) safe environment for the people that are there,” she said. “Their liquor license is of great value to them. They want to preserve that. And so they operate in the best way that they can. Again, we’re just watching to make sure there’s not a pattern and See BARS on page 2 X

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Graduate student Scott Chu, left, and MSU alumna Pamela Wall shout during the Michigan vs. Kansas basketball game March. 29, 2013, at Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave.

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Harper’s 77

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Landshark 26

Peanut Barrel

P.T O’Malley’s 33

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Legislation looks to stop animal abuse statewide

By Kellie Rowe rowekell@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

Last summer, a former MSU student faced charges for killing 13 Italian greyhound puppies that weighed fewer than 5 pounds. This December, police found 19 animals neglected in an MSU veterinary assistant professor’s home.

Although rarely reported, animal abuse occurs in the MSU community, but Michigan lawmakers are hoping to do something about it.

State Sen. Steven Bieda, D-Warren, and eight other lawmakers introduced a bill March 21 to legally recognize different levels for animal cruelty — first, second and third degree animal abuse.

“We felt there was a lack of differentiation for the worse crimes against ani-

mals that the law recognizes toward humans,” Bieda said.

MSU College of Law professor David Favre, an expert in animal cruelty, said it’s a good idea to have a gradual system with punishments that become more serious if offenses are repeated.

“Sometimes people do bad things not quite understanding what’s going on, and they sort of get a chance to get educated,” he said. “If it happens more than once, then you’re starting to see somebody who really has a criminal problem.”

Bieda’s bill contributes to Michigan’s high ranking as the fourth-best state for animal protection, according to a 2012 Animal Legal Defense Fund report.

The ranking is based on categories ranging from increased penalties for repeat abusers to the courts’ power to take away animals.

Despite Michigan’s high ranking, animal abuse has occurred

Veterinarian Joyce Heideman holds Jezabelle at Southside Animal Hospital on Thursday.

Jezabelle was rescued from the home of former MSU medical student Andrew Thompson, who pleaded guilty to animal killing.

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in MSU’s own backyard.

In December, College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck was sentenced to probation for one count of animal neglect after police found in her home

17 dogs and two cats in poor condition.

Another part of Bieda’s bill allows judges to order psychiatric care for someone convicted of hoarding animals.

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uate student Andrew Thompson was charged with killing 13 Italian greyhounds.

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From the blog roll Prominent film critic loses battle with cancer Among movie critics, few stood as tall or rose as prominently as Roger Ebert.

The influential critic, who succumbed to his 11-year struggle with cancer Thursday, left behind a long list of accomplishments — more than 20 well-received books ranging from fiction to essay collections to his own memoir; his TV shows with film critic and journalist Gene Siskel (including “Sneak Previews” and “At the Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert)”; and his widely syndicated film review column in the Chicago Sun-Times (which later moved online).

The last decade of his career, however, is known more for his losses. In 2002, Ebert was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.

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Students feel safe at bars despite incidents, including assaults FROM PAGE ONE

that’s why we review them.”

The discussion of the liquor license renewal process will go before the East Lansing City Council at its work session at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said while some bars have more incidents and violations than others, East Lansing has an overall positive, healthy and safe bar scene.

“If you take all the takeouts and bars and restaurants, we find relatively few violations,” he said.

“None of them are going to be perfect. We expect them to put forth a good effort and do what they can, and I think that’s what they all do.”

Rick’s American Cafe Numerous Thursday bargoers were surprised the numbers actually weren’t higher for the number of assaults and incidents at Rick’s American Cafe, which many said can get a bit “crazy.”

Kinesiology senior Rachel Elery said despite how “crazy” the bar can get, with raunchy dancing, making out, excessively drunk individuals and drinks flying everywhere, she loves going out to Rick’s.

“I think Rick’s has a stigma attached to it where that’s where people get out of hand,” Elery said, although she did not dispute the stigma. Earlier, Elery said a bar experience is dependent on the type of people who frequent the bar.

Rick’s — which had the thirdhighest number of fake IDs caught at 59, and the secondhighest number of assaults in the bar at four — had the highest number of disorderly conduct incidents recorded during 2012.

The nine incidents weren’t of high concern to Murphy, who said anything from someone lying about their age to a bar fight could be listed as “disorderly conduct.”

“I don’t think there’s a problem,” manager Mark Heff said.

“It’s a college town. There’s always going to be kids trying to get into bars underage.”

The Peanut Barrel Restaurant Communication junior Mary Pickens, who, on Thursday, stopped by The Peanut Barrel Restaurant for a bite, said she doesn’t consider the location one of East Lansing’s main bars for students.

She said the location is more of a “dinner and drinks” sort of place, as opposed to more party-like bars where shots might be the norm.

“It’s just a well-run place, and not as many people come here,” Pickens said. “This is where I come when it’s nice out.”

Although Peanut Barrel owner Joe Bell declined to comment,

records for the restaurant cited two incidents in 2012.

Murphy said it’s possible the low numbers could correlate with the smaller capacity allowed there in comparison to other bars.

He said the bar typically has more older and local clientele than other bars, which draw large college crowds who might bring trouble with them.

Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub Biochemistry and molecular biology junior Corinne Francisco said Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub is a classier bar and didn’t show concern at its high number of assaults compared to other East Lansing bars.

“Bars are probably safer than a party,” she said, adding she has seen serious fights and assaults at house parties. “At least at bars you have people taking care of you.”

She said she also was somewhat comforted by the fact that although Harper’s had the most reports of overly intoxicated individuals in the bar, at eight, they also turned away the highest number of people at their doors for being too intoxicated, at six.

Murphy agreed, stating over intoxication at the bar might not be because of generous bartenders, but rather the tendency for students to pre-drink before going out.

Co-owner Trisha Riley said when looking for over-intoxicated patrons, the staff looks out for traits including whether a person is slurring their speech or noticeably walking oddly.

“We’re happy to be fortunate that we have about 25 steps in the front,” she said. “Not letting them in is kind of easy to tell.”

Crunchy’s Hospitality business senior Douglass Lofland said compared to where he comes from, in southeast Washington, D.C., everything in East Lansing seems a bit safer, including bars, such as Crunchy’s.

“They bring a different sort of crowd,” Lofland said. “It’s not usually like the rowdy, crazy drinkers.”

Lofland said the establishment does have potential for over intoxication with the several beers they carry with high alcohol content, but said they are particularly careful about cutting off patrons who drink these. He said he’s had beers that had 11 percent alcohol content, and to his recollection only was allowed one.

General manager Mike Krueger said when it comes to drinking too much at any bar, it doesn’t mean they were served too much alcohol at the establishment. Crunchy’s was not cited for any over-intoxication violations in 2012, although the business failed a sting operation and sold alcohol to a minor in August 2012.

He said people have plenty of other places to drink before coming to the bars, such as houses, fraternities and dorm rooms.

“Bars are probably safer than a party. At least at bars you have people taking care of you.”

Corinne Francisco, biochemistry and molecular biology junior

“You do the best you can to evaluate (the bar-goers) and keep people safe,” Krueger said.

P.T. O’Malley’s “P.T.’s is great,” chemical engineering senior Allison Sutter said, although she was waiting in line to enter The Riveria Cafe Restaurant, or The Riv, during its Burgerama special Thursday.

Sutter said her favorite bar, although a bit smaller than others in the area, has a calmer atmosphere and does a good job making sure bar-goers are safe.

“They do a good job of making sure people (are) in check,” she said, adding she has seen bouncers kick people out who were getting out of hand. “It’s a lot less rowdy than, say, Rick’s.”

P.T.’s was the only bar cited with an over occupancy violation.

Owner Pat Riley declined to comment.

The Landshark Psychology senior Dylan Vowell said although The Landshark isn’t his favorite bar in the city by a long shot, it is a popular spot for under-21 students because of their 18-and-up nights.

He said in the few times he has gone to the bar, he always has felt safe, despite one reported incident where an officer caught cocaine being sold at the establishment.

Vowell said the incident likely is a result of the bar being near a big college campus such as MSU, where he feels many students experiment with drugs.

Murphy said the bar can’t be cited or charged with any violation if cocaine was sold at the establishment, unless they were purposely allowing it to happen.

A Landshark representative did not respond to multiple attempts at contact for comment.

The Riviera Cafe, or The Riv Elementary education junior Phillip Goeman, who waited in

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line with friends to grab a bite Thursday at Burgerama at The Riv, said he enjoys the bar and feels safe when he’s there.

“There’s a lot of open space,” Goeman said, adding the bar typically is not as crowded as others.

He said the bar doesn’t differ too much from others in the area, and over-intoxication shouldn’t be an issue, as people almost never go to Bugerama on their own.

“Your friends should be keeping an eye on you, too,” he said.

The second-highest number of over-intoxication incidents reported, three in 2012, happened at The Riv. Two thefts occurred, putting The Riv tied for second with The Landshark.

Dublin Square Irish Pub It was no news to numerous Thursday bar-goers that Dublin Square Irish Pub caught the highest number of fake IDs compared to any other East Lansing bar, at 101, according to records.

Elery said Dublin is more upscale than bars such as Rick’s, and she has known it to be more restrictive about who comes through the doors.

Vowell said the high number of IDs collected wasn’t surprising, as he actually was kept from entering at one point when he used a fake ID. A Dublin bouncer also was slashed with a knife while manning the door in March 2012, according to the report.

Murphy said Dublin’s higher capacity likely plays a part in the higher number of fake IDs caught in comparison to other bars.

“Just going by the odds, if you put more people through your front door, you’re probably going to have more fake IDs,” he said.

“If Dublin Square did not collect a number of fake IDs, I think it would be a concern.”

Dublin Square did not reply to multiple attempts at contact.

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Officials: Shelters, police must enforce any legislation passed FROM PAGE ONE

mal Control and Shelter officials found a small puppy bruised and bleeding in his apartment closet. Thompson had named her Chloe No. 2.

MSU alumna and veterinarian Joyce Heideman nursed the dog back to health, adopted her and renamed her Jezabelle.

While Heideman believes increasing penalties is important, she said it’s up to officers, prosecutors and animal control shelters to make sure laws are enforced.

“No law is stronger than the

effort put into upholding that law,” she said.

Last year, state Rep. Harvey Santana, D-Detroit, introduced a bill to create an animal abuse registry list, which would be similar to a sex offender list.

Anyone convicted of an animal abuse felony would be added to the list and would not be able to buy an animal for at least five years.

The name of the bill would have been Chloe’s Law — Jezabelle’s former name — to honor the dog’s survival and prevent more cases like her’s.

The bill died in committee, but Heideman said Santana hopes to reintroduce it this year.

Bieda’s bill is under discussion by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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MSU social workers honored for sexual assault counseling

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

The subject of sexual abuse and sexual assault are two topics that Gary Anderson said can be taboo, and might be hard for students to talk about.

Anderson said usually, people don’t have the chance to talk openly about assault, so accepting the Teal Ribbon Award for the MSU School of Social Work was something Anderson, the school’s director, was proud to do.

As part of sexual assault awareness month, the Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program presented the 6th-annual Teal Ribbon Award to the School of Social Work on Thursday at Kellogg Center.

For more information, visit endrape.msu. edu or call the MSU Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program’s 24-hour crisis line at 517-372-6666 The Teal Ribbon Award is presented each year to an MSU unit or department that goes above and beyond to promote awareness and education around sexual assault violence.

“The MSU School of Social Work has a commitment for empowering survivors of sexual violence and educating the community about the dynamic of sexual violence,” said Shari Murgittroyd, program coordinator for the Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program.

Anderson said recognition from the Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program is deeply encouraging.

“We do so many things on campus and in the community, and often times, it is quiet and not really recognized,” he said. “I was thrilled when I found out the school received this award.”

The program was recognized for providing classes about the trauma from sexual assault and sexual violence protection and

having a student-led vigil for the sexual assault victims of Penn State University in November.

The program also works to develop university policy on training faculty and staff so they understand all aspects of sexual assault and has social work students work with agencies, such as sexual assault programs, to prepare future professionals to intervene and work with people who have dealt with sexual assault.

“It’s important for students to know that they have these resources, and it is very convenient for them to get help,” said graduate student Erin Kennedy, who attended the award presentation said.

Not only does the School of Social Work provide education on campus for faculty and students, but the Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program presents therapy sessions for students who are dealing with sexual assault.

Soul Speak , which is a drop-in support group for female survivors of sexual violence, and Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group, which is a group for female students who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or adult sexual assault, are two of the support groups within the sexual assault program.

In addition, there is a therapy group called Hope and Healing that provides therapy for women who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse.

Leah Elliot, sexual assault therapist within the Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program, said all of these groups are here to support women who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault, but the therapy group is more structured.

“We talk about coping methods, building relationships and working on selfesteem,” Elliot said. “It is support in their healing process to hear their reactions and let them know how they are feeling is normal.”

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MSU scientific glassblower Scott Bankroff connects two pieces of glass using a torch while blowing air through a tube Wednesday in the Chemistry Building. Bankroff supplies specialized glassware to MSU departments, such as chemistry and zoology.

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ith an air tube in his mouth and a torch spitting out 12 inches of flames, Scott Bankroff manipulates a simple piece of glass into a fully functional scientific instrument.

As MSU’s scientific glassblower, Bankroff is responsible for producing a majority of the specialized glassware used in research labs across campus.

But acquiring the title of Ingham County’s one and only scientific glassblower was hardly his dream when he was looking for a career 37 years ago.

“Honestly, I needed a job,” Bankroff said.

Glass blowing, which he considered a last-ditch effort to make money, led Bankroff to MSU’s glassblowing facility, based in the Chemistry Building.

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Bankroff said scientific glassblowing is worlds apart from glassblowing in the traditional sense — artists creating colorful works with artistic flare.

“It’s not as sexy as the people working out of the furnaces whipping the glass around and all the colors,” Bankroff said, adding he still respects those artists.

Using a torch that can reach temperatures of 1,000 degrees, he forms extremely precise glassware used in MSU’s science departments, such as chemistry and zoology, which makes him proud.

“It’s not always pretty, but it is

Bankroff concentrates while constructing a piece for part of a larger instrument Tuesday in the Chemistry Building.

functional,” he said. “It does not sit on a shelf and collect dust.”

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f someone was to ask you to name the candidates running in the ASMSU elections next week , could you do it?

Could you rattle off the list of contenders, or would you struggle to even name one?

If the latter seems more likely to be true, you might want to ask yourself if there is anything wrong with this scenario.

In the last eight ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government , elections, the number of undergraduate students who turned out to vote indicated a major disconnect between the university’s student government service and

its constituents.

Other than in 2008, when voter participation peaked at 6,000 students, average election turnouts for ASMSU elections have hovered around 3,000 students.

Despite the numerous services the organization provides, an overall lack of interest seems to exist in the minds of the nearly 37,000 undergraduate students they help oversee.

But whether the typical student is concerned with the results of the ASMSU elections, they still are responsible for funding their services each year.

Through an $18 tax collected each semester, MSU students foot the bill for the services, such as concerts, legal services, bluebooks and newspapers ASMSU provides each year.

This tax seems like an appropriate amount to pay for the number of duties our student government carries out on campus.

But our tax dollars don’t stop there.

In addition to paying for these services, ASMSU also uses the money they receive from the student body to pay for another area much easier to debate: paying for the yearly salaries of its executive staff.

According to ASMSU salary reports, almost

$70,000 collected from students each year goes toward covering the salaries of the top eight ASMSU officials. The president tops the list as the highest paid position, with a yearly salary of $9,360, followed by the six vice presidents and chief of staff, each with $7,992.

For college students working about 20 hours a week, this sum seems excessive, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s uncalled for.

As heads of the student government, ASMSU officials have a pivotal role in adhering to the interests of students.

Throughout the semester, ASMSU provides students with essential items for class, such as iClicker rentals and blue books, but that’s not all they do.

ASMSU officials frequently push the administration and state government to pass bills tailored toward benefiting college students, including the preferred student name policy and medical amnesty bill.

Though many students might never find themselves needing legal consultation, the sense of security students feel is valuable in itself.

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None of the services ASMSU officials provide make you question whether the amount of money they receive each year is too high, but the dwindling connection they seem to have with their audience is.

When the last election drew in only 8.7 percent of almost 37,000 eligible voters, it’s hard to overlook the negative image it casts upon the organization.

If ASMSU officials want students to feel the salary they receive reflects the work they do, a greater amount of attention needs to be devoted to getting out and connecting with their audience on a more personal level.

If students are expected to show a greater interest in these elections, ASMSU officials first must do a better job of proving why.

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“ASMS-who?” $9,000+ dollars? I would like to see a breakdown of the work that they do because minus providing bluebooks, which disappear during finals when you need them, not many students feel the impact of ASMSU. It’s hard to justify supporting that salary when we don’t feel like we’re getting much out of it.

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I agree, it’s hard to judge the worth without knowing what they do (which shouldn’t be the case anyway, we should be able to feel the impact of what they do).

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“RHS proposes 3.9 percent room and board increase for 2013-14”

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$330 seems awfully close to the amount it would cost a student to do a load of laundry every week for a semester.... hmmm... maybe the “free” laundry next year is not so free after all?

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What I learned during my freshman year of college

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uring my year here at MSU, I’ve found there is a lot more to learn in college than what is taught in the lecture hall.

So, I’ve compiled a list of some of the lessons I learned as a freshman I was forced to figure out the hard way.

1. If there’s even a 5 percent chance of rain, bring an umbrella My first Friday evening in East Lansing was anything but fun. I left my dorm room with freshly done hair, an outfit I haven’t worn since and no umbrella or coat. Needless to say, I returned to Case Hall with sopping wet clothes and a hatred of rain.

2. Fill out the roommate agreement I can’t tell you how many times our shared bathroom was neglect-

ed — nobody refilled the toilet paper or asked maintenance to replace the lightbulb — because no one thought it was their turn.

I actually showered in the dark for about a week while we waited silently for someone to go to tell maintenance. If we had taken the roommate agreement seriously, we might have figured out a schedule for these sorts of tasks instead of being passive aggressive all year.

3. Don’t take two girls and 10 guys to a frat party When you think about this, it makes sense. The problem is, you won’t think about it until your group of friends is denied to all the frat houses on campus.

And there’s nothing worse than expecting a fun night out and having to head back to the dorms disappointed and tired of walking because none of the frats want to let in a huge group of guys. If you really can’t fix the ratio of girls to

guys, at least break up into a few different groups when attempting to gain entry.

of the worst nights of my life. The blisters I had on my feet made walking unbearable for about a week.

4. Get a bus pass As someone who never had 6. Don’t overpack — to rely on public transporta- dorms really are as tion before college, the Capti- small as they seem Both my roommate and I ol Area Transportation Authorihave an absurd ty, or CATA, seemed GUEST COLUMNIST amount of clothes, like an overwhelmshoes and clutter. ing and difficult conBut with some cept. But after many determination, back aches and sore we managed to feet, I finally buckled squeeze almost down and purchased everything we a bus pass. This easily own into our tiny might have been my dorm room. The best purchase of the semester. I can’t even HOLLY BARANOWSKI problem is, with barano10@msu.edu our busy schedimagine walking all ules we don’t have the way across cammuch time to tidy up. The clutpus twice a day anymore. ter has pretty much taken over the room.

5. Don’t wear heels — ever The cute pair of wedges I bought before the fall semester 7. Drop a class before now are shoes I equate with one the refund deadline

I didn’t realize I was failing math until it was too late. For the sake of my GPA, I was forced to withdraw from the class and lose my parents’ money in the process.

The news got worse when my parents told me they were making me pay them back for the wasted class. My savings account will be suffering at the expense of my GPA. 8. Money goes fast After co-oping at The Dow Chemical Company my senior year of high school, I became accustomed to a nice paycheck every two weeks. When I moved to East Lansing, I was able to impressively blow about three paychecks in a month with Grand River Avenue just a short walk away from my dorm. I was forced to take a step back, re-evaluate my spending habits and get a job.

9. Teachers love when you

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visit during office hours During my semester in James Madison, I became a frequent flier at my teachers’ office hours.

With the office a couple flights of stairs down from my dorm room, I gained valuable knowledge. Teachers actually will help you if you take advantage of their office hours.

10. Don’t rush into a relationship I started dating someone from my hometown soon after moving to East Lansing. Because I was with someone I knew prior to moving here, I felt less uneasy about being on my own. Unfortunately, this prevented me from stepping outside my comfort zone.

Much of my freshman year was spent clinging to him during the time I could have been making new friends. Freshman year should be a time to become independent and figure out who you are — not linger in the past.

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SNYDER APPROVAL UNAFFECTED BY RIGHT TO WORK In the most recent Michigan State of the State Survey, or SOTS, released by MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, President Barack Obama received higher approval, whereas Gov. Rick Snyder remained at about the same percentile compared to past surveys.

Economics professor and conductor of the SOTS survey Charles Ballard said Obama’s high score reflects a continued boost because of his election campaigning.

With Snyder’s continuous positive ratings around 35 percent, Ballard said the researchers added more questions about issues that might affect their views on Snyder’s performance.

The main survey was given based upon a four-point scale of Obama and Snyder’s work in office being labeled as excellent, good, fair or poor,

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Ballard said. The survey also included a section on right-towork views.

“People have learned enough about (Snyder), either they like him or they don’t,” Ballard said. “We asked about what (right-to-work) would do to the economy on a fivepoint scale.”

Collective bargaining, supported by Obama, is a heavy issue on the hearts of Michiganians. Collective bargaining gives everyone a voice and a chance to hammer out their rights, said Ray Holman, Legislative Liaison with the UAW Local 6000.

“When you limit those rights, it really affects people and this is probably one of the main reasons Obama is favored so much,” Holman said. “Collective bargaining and unions in general help out all people, whether they are in a union or not, by bringing up overall work wages.”

About 42 percent of those surveyed said it might help the economy, and 41 percent said it might hurt the economy, Ballard said.

1,013 people interviewed between Jan. 14 — March 4 Michigan residents’ 2013 ratings of President Barack Obama: Excellent: 17.2 percent Good: 31.2 percent Fair: 22.0 percent Poor: 29.6 percent Michigan residents’ 2013 ratings of Gov. Rick Snyder: Excellent: 6.6 percent Good: 27.4 percent Fair: 33.1 percent Poor: 33.0 percent Michigan residents’ beliefs about whether they are better off than one year ago as of 2013: Better off: 34.9 percent About the same: 27.6 percent Worse off: 37.5 percent Michigan residents beliefs about whether they will be better off one year from now as of 2013: Better off: 55.2 percent About the same: 16.1 percent Worse off: 28.7 percent SOURCE: MSU INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH’S WINTER 2013 STATE OF THE STATE SURVEY

BY RUANNE WALWORTH

S T U D E N T G OV E R N M E N T

Vital three-year COGS tax up for vote While ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is trying to get attention as it prepares for upcoming elections, the Council of Graduate Students , or COGS, also will have a spot on the ballot next week.

COGS’s student tax will be up for renewal starting next Monday, with graduate and professional students able to vote on the matter until April 15. Polls open Monday.

At a February meeting, the executive board elected to keep the graduate student tax at $9.25 per student per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $4.75 for the summer semesters, COGS President Stefan Fletcher said.

The tax renewal is on a three-year basis where major governing groups have their tax voted on.

All graduate and professional students are eligible to vote online, determining if the organization deserves the funding.

COGS solely relies on the student tax for funding, and Fletcher said not having the tax

revenue would be a big blow if the student government was not to receive the revenue.

“Without the tax, COGS can’t provide the conference grounds, event planing, free legal services, the various social activities that COGS holds,” he said.

While losing taxes would cripple the organization, Fletcher added the organization has relied on student taxes for the past 45 years, receiving revenue from graduate students.

COGS hopes to get more graduate students to vote by advertising through social media and encouraging representatives to get the word out to their respective contingencies.

Fletcher said it is a coincidence that COGS decided to extend Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week — which began at the beginning of April — to stretch through part of election week, hopefully giving people a reason to support an extended COGS tax.

BY ROBERT BONDY

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MSU seeks beverage science specialization

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For some students, alcohol is something they consume on a Friday night with friends.

For others, alcohol is part of their GPA and now might be offered as a specialization.

Kris Berglund, a university distinguished professor of food science and chemical engineering, proposed a new specialization in beverage science and technology through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

The specialization passed the University Committee on Curriculum Thursday and will go to the Faculty Senate on April 16 for final approval, Berglund said.

The proposed courses for the specialization are courses currently offered at MSU, although course names and numbers might change.

Students interested in taking the classes involving alcohol need to be at least 21 years old, and classes are held off campus — mostly at local wineries and breweries — because alcohol is not allowed on campus, Berglund said. He said most of the students who will pursue this specialization most likely have majors in food science, chemical engineering, chemistry, engineering and microbiology.

Berglund said the idea for this specialization emerged from conversations with people from the distilleries, who said they have a need for people with more training in the industry.

Chemical engineering senior Rafael Gosser currently is taking Chemical Engineering 491, or Brewing and Distilled Beverage Technology, for his major, but this course also is planned to be a part of the specialization. He said had he not been graduating this year, he would have con-

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University distinguished professor of food science and chemical engineering Kris Berglund measures the volumetric flow of ethanol in the still during a class demonstration Wednesday at the MSU Artisan Distillation Facility.

sidered the specialization, especially after he heard Berglund talk about companies demanding employees with skills in beverage science and technology.

Berglund said he has received positive feedback about the proposed specialization and has high hopes it will pass.

“People see it as kind of natural thing for a land-grant university to have a specialization like this — combining technology and agriculture,” Berglund said.

Chemical engineering senior Lukas Barnes, who is in Gosser’s class, said he would sign up for the specialization if he was not graduating.

“They teach you in the classes but it’s out of a textbook, so being able to come in and have the hands-on opportunities to work with the equipment and actually make the products — it’s something that companies look for,” Barnes said.

Barnes said the class is a nice break from his busy schedule, but he predicts not many students will take this specialization just for fun because of challenging chemical engineering aspects.

“We have a lot of hard classes over the years, so it’s nice to have a class that’s actually fun to go to,” Barnes said.

Beverage science and technology specialization (15 credits total) Some of the course numbers below reflect changes based on the specialization proposal.

1. One of the following (3 credits) FSC 342 Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program MMG 201 Fundamentals of Microbiology MMG 301 Introductory Microbiology

2. One of the following (3 credits) HB 409 Introduction to Wine HRT 430 Exploring Wines and Vines

3. All of the following (9 credits) CEM 482 Science and Technology of Wine Production CHE 483 Brewing and Distilled Beverage Technology FSC 481 Fermented Beverages SOURCE: UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON CURRICULUM

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Spartans prepare for sole home meet of season this weekend

Junior pitcher Kelly Smith pitches during a game against Indiana on March 31, at Secchia Stadium at Old College Field. The Spartans won, 2-1.

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Texas native adjusts to cold, leads team

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The difference between last season and this year for the MSU softball program boils down to pitching, head coach Jacquie Joseph said.

Last season, the Spartans struggled in the circle and limped their way through a season that saw them go winless in the Big Ten. This season, with the help of a few new arms, MSU (19-13 overall, 5-0 Big Ten) is off to its best conference start since 2006, and remains one of two teams undefeated in league play after Wednesday’s doubleheader sweep of Penn State.

“It’s 100 percent of the difference,” Joseph said of her team’s pitching.

“We have a good team, we have a good program. We just didn’t pitch well enough to win games last year. We were competitive last year, we were tough last year. We had all the elements except pitching, and

we’ve got good pitching this year.”

Enter junior Kelly Smith.

The new ace of the Spartans’ pitching staff was a gun for hire after spending last season at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, where she posted a 16-10 record with a 1.11 ERA. Since transferring to MSU this year, Smith has adjusted well to playing in the Big Ten. She is the reigning conference pitcher of the week — the fi rst Spartan to receive the honor since 2006 — and has the thirdmost strikeouts in the Big Ten to go along with a 14-7 record and 2.0 ERA so far in 2013.

“The pitchers actually work the hardest out of all of us …

So they deserve to be throwing well,” junior right fielder Sarah Bowling said.

A born and bred Texan, Smith still is getting acclimated to Big Ten weather.

“I defi nitely loved it when we were in Florida because I love the heat and the humidi-

ty, so it’s been a little different I would say,” Smith said with a laugh.

As Smith recorded nine Ks in a complete game win against Penn State in Wednesday’s fi rst game, she did so in temperatures barely more than 40 degrees and a moderate breeze. She’s had to revamp her approach to warming up and staying loose in the Midwest, which means layering on sweaters, jackets and mittens in the dugout along with occasional jogs to stay warm — an unnecessary routine in the Lone Star State.

“Once you’re warm, you’re warm,” Smith said. “It’s a different style because in Texas you could just warm up and then be done for like three innings, then if they needed you again go warm back up, five pitches later you’re ready. So now it just takes a little longer.”

Smith and freshman Dani Goranson (3-5 this season with a 2.53 ERA) have started all but one game for MSU. The

duo’s best attribute is that they don’t hurt themselves and make many mistakes, Joseph said.

“They work ahead in the count. They don’t walk anybody. T hey manage the game. They mix their speeds. They do the things you have to do to be successful,” Joseph said.

Smith wasn’t around for the turmoil of the 2012 season, but she’s well aware of it. She has noticed, though, an uplifting aura throughout the club that she says keeps the Spartans thinking positive.

“From talking to them, basically it’s just a whole different atmosphere that we have here from last year,” Smith said. “We are so, just, confident in ourselves and confi dent in our abilities. … Honestly I just think it’s been awesome. I think people feel it and feel the energy that we bring. I can’t really ask for more.”

As the weather warms up and the snow melts, the MSU track and field team prepares for their only home meet of the season this weekend at Ralph Young Field.

“Our expectations are to see our team engaged,” head coach Walt Drenth said. “Whatever event they’re in, we want them all in. It’s pretty simple. It’s our second meet outdoors. We’ll have a lot more people competing than we did last weekend, so we want to see the people that are competing make a little progress from the week before.”

At the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C., last weekend, MSU took home a 2nd place finish in the women’s 1600 meter sprint medley as well as a 3rd place finish in the men’s 4-x-800 meter relay.

Sophomore Tori Franklin also won the women’s triple jump with a distance of 13.07 meters, and senior Beth Rohl won the discus.

Drenth said the benefit of coming home this weekend will be the opportunity to compete against old rivals and reacquaint with former friends, as well as having the advantage of sleeping their own beds.

“Everyone looks forward for the opportunity to compete in front of people that know them,” he said. “That’s important, and we normally get a pretty good turnout. There are a lot of in-state and local teams that come. All those things are part of what makes it special.”

In the first outdoor meet of the season in North Carolina, senior Keenan Michael finished 3rd in the 400-meter hurdles and 19th in the 400-meter.

He said he wants to show the MSU community what the team has been doing since September, and he feels more comfortable running at home than on the road.

“It’s a lot of fun to run at the

home meet,” Michael said. “It’s a familiar track to us, it’s a familiar environment. It’s just fun having family and friends come out and support too. Sleeping in your own bed and not having to wake up early for planes or bus rides, it’s not as big a toll on your body as having to travel someplace else.”

He said everybody understands what they did well and not so well at the first meet, so they’ve spent this week analyzing their performance and building from there to get better as a team.

After completing the indoor season at the NCAA Championships in early March, Drenth said it takes time to transition to go outdoors.

He said the biggest thing to overcome is the mental aspect — although the distances run are the same, they feel different.

“The length of the track, as absurd as it sounds, we’re racing the same distances but you get twice as much feedback from your coaches indoors, the straightaways are half the length,” he said. “Even though you run two laps for 400 meters indoor and one outdoor, those straightaways feel a little longer. It’s just kind of adjusting to the rhythms and adjusting to outdoors is a little bit unique and it takes awhile to get in sync.”

He said sightlines are the challenge when moving outside for the field events because everything is much more condensed indoors.

MSU will host their only outdoor meet beginning at 2 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ralph Young Field for the running events, and Munn Field and Jenison Field House for the field events.

Sophomore Jaelynn Pryor has high expectations for herself and her team this weekend and for the rest of the season.

“We have a big group of ladies and men,” Pryor said. “(We have a) strong team with depth. Just look for big things from Michigan State outdoor.”

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LUMBERJACKING EVENT SATURDAY

By Katie Abdilla

On Saturday, a more traditional sporting event will take place in Mason, Mich. — lumberjacking.

From 3:30-7 p.m., MSU will

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From a young age, singing has been a top priority for comparative cultures and politics sophomore Maggie Barnard.

“You get to be yourself,” Barnard said. “With acting, you’re taking on the role of someone else — with singing and performing, you really get to show the audience who you are.”

Also a member of student-led a cappella group, Capital Green, Barnard will perform Saturday at the Roial Creative Showcase and Open Mic Night. Hosted by Roial Players, a student-run performing arts group, the showcase will kick off at 9 p.m. in the RCAH Theatre. It will include singing, dancing and acting improvisation.

For her part of the event, Barnard will sing Rihanna’s most recent single, “Stay.”

“I always like Rihanna’s voice, and I truly like the soul she sings with,” she said. “I think my voice fits the song really well.”

With no auditions and one rehearsal prior to the event , showcase coordinator Nick Turinsky said he’s taking a leap of faith and putting trust in the performers.

“At first I was a little nervous, but it’s gonna be a fun night,” Turinsky said. “We’re one big

host the Midwest Qualifier for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series, a lumberjack competition for collegiate and professional athletes at the Ingham County Fairgrounds.

The competition will involve eight competitors in the Professional Series and 11 schools in the Collegiate

Series, including a student from MSU. The collegiate portion of the qualifier will be broadcast at 3 p.m. on April 21 on The Outdoor Channel.

The student who accumulates the most points will advance to the 2013 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Collegiate Championship.

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Arts and humanities freshman Dani Dillon, left, rehearses lines with arts and humanities freshman Megan Wesner before they audition for a role in a play performed by the student-run group, Roial Players, on Jan. 23.

After many years of dancing, Quillico said she still looks forward to the opportunity to express herself with each performance.

“It’s the one good thing you look forward to during your day,” she said. “It’s something your heart falls in love with.”

Despite her level of experience, Barnard said the feeling of anxiousness before hitting the stage never goes away.

“I always get a little nervous,” she said. “I’ve been doing it for so long, but you’re putting yourself out there. Confidence is everything when you’re performing.”

family, and it’s relaxing. I trust them to do a great job, I have no doubt in my mind.”

The free showcase will receive a visit from the MSU Elite Competitive Dance Team. Stephanie Quillico, the team’s vice president, said she is looking forward to the chance to perform their new jazz routine, which the team has been practicing for about three months.

“It’s definitely more of an intimate setting,” Quillico said.

“We’re used to a large crowd.

It’s a different venue for us, and we haven’t really worked with (Roial Players) before, so it’s something new.”

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MSU- April 14th or 15th “Where is our trust?” He is alive- The Lord Jesus Christ. He is our only hope of everlasting life and escaping the second death. To any interested groups, societies, clubs, dorms, etc: If you would like to hear the free talk: “Where is our trust?” email: tom@worthyisthelamb4ever.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES needed at The State News this summer. Work for one of the largest collegiate newspapers in the country and gain real experience in sales and advertising. All majors accepted. To apply go to: www.statenews.com/ page/work or pick up an application at 435 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, between the hours of 9-5. All applications must be received before 5pm on April 12.

BABYSITTER wanted in St. Johns for newborn & 4-year old son.

Mon 7AM-5PM, Wed 12PM-4PM, Fri 7AM-4PM. $120/week. Interested email aims218@aol.com.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS Rental Co. needs summer help! Up to $12/hr, May-Aug. Outdoor work, lifting req. Call Wayne, (248) 332-4700.

CHEF NEEDED at Independence Village of EL retirement home. 32 hrs/wk. $10.30/hr. Apply in person. Chef experience needed.

COLLEGE PRO is now hiring painters all across the state to work outdoors w/other students. Earn $3k-5k. Advancement opportunities + internships. 1-888-277-9787 or www.collegepro.com

EVER THOUGHT about being a DJ? One of Lansing’s most established mobile DJ companies is hiring fun loving, outgoing people. Must have weekends free & reliable transp. No exp. needed. Will train. The “funnest” job you will ever have.

517-4821991/chris@jumpstartdjs.com HIRING SERVERS/ cooks at Reno’s East Sports Bar. Apply in person, 1310 Abbot Road.

NANNY NEEDED. Mon. and Wed. 2-6:30p in Lansing.

Resume to tuckermeat@yahoo.com.

OKEMOS KIDS club now hiring lead teacher in toddler rm. Must have associates in child development or related field.

Full time $8.12/hr. Please send resume and cover letter to Linda.Arens@ okemosschools.net P/T CASHIER position.

Individuals that live in the E.L. area will be considered. Great student job. Flex hrs + good pay to the right candidate.

Includes weekends.

517-332-6335. Please apply in person.

PLAY SPORTS! Need camp counselors for summer. Call 888-8448080 or campcedar. com.

SALES ASSOCIATE needed p/t. $10-$15/hr.

Must be avail. 4/27-5/3.

Send resume to straightabookstore@gmail.com for more info.

SPARTAN-NET hiring F/T Service Technician. Go to www.spartan-net.net/ careers.php SPARTAN-NET hiring P/T Administrative Assistant.

Go to www.spartan-net. net/careers.php SUMMER HELP in linen dept at Bloomfield Hills Rental Company. Up to $12/hr. Call Wayne 248.332.4700 THE STATE News distribution department is looking for responsible, reliable drivers to deliver The State News between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. M & Th beginning May 2013 and then M-F for the fall & spring semesters.

Applicants must be an MSU student: have a reliable vehicle & good driving record. To apply go to: www.statenews. com/work (under distribution link) or pick up an application at 435 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, between the hours of 9-5. Applications accepted until April 5th.

VIDEO CLERK. CJVideo 1625 Haslett Rd. Haslett MI. Flexible scheduling.

Apply within.

WORK ON Mackinac Island this summer. The Island House Hotel and Ryba’s Fudge Shops are looking for seasonal help in all areas: Front Desk, Bell Staff, Wait Staff, Sales Clerks, and Baristas.

Housing, bonus, and discounted meals available.

1(906)847-7196. www. theislandhouse.com

Apts. For Rent 1 bdrm apts near MSU. Remodeled kitchens available. Unfurn, D/W, heat + water incl in rent.

Lic for 2 - rates begin at $318 per person avail for August 2013. Call 517489-3101.

1,2 bdrm apts. Fall/ Summer. 126 Milford.

Behind Qdoba. Heat/ Water incl. 517-3331688 1410 OLD Canton, quiet, spacious, 2 bdrm apt, avail. late May. New carpet, A/C, 332-8600.

2 & 3 BDRM BRAND NEW APTS! Being built now, corner of Albert & Grove, 8 story building, amazing views of MSU & downtown!

Contemporary design, w/d, attached parking, Snap Fitness membership incl! Secure bldg. Location and innovation at its best! www.cronmgt.com or 571.351.1177.

2 BED/ 2 BATH, Private entrance, central air, pet friendly, fireplace, garages avail. Starting at $735.

Limited availability. Now accepting pre-leases for Summer and Fall. 888709-0125 3 BDRM luxury apts avail Aug ‘13 from $585 incl TV & internet. Located near MSU athletic events.

Each apt features gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, in-home washer/dryer, furnished living room, 2 full baths, parking garage, large balcony and intercom entry, internet and sat TV incl in rent. 517-2688624 3 bdrms, 2 full bath, lic for 3. On Grand River, next to campus. Prices start at $575 per person!

Washer + dryer available. Parking included!

Private backyard! 517233-1121.

4 BEDROOM for Fall!

Starting at $325 per person. 517-507-0127.

ACROSS FROM the Broad Art Museum, on Gr River, Stonehouse Village, 2 bdrm, very spacious, upscale, downtown living! Leather furn & pkg incl. www. cronmgt.com or 3511177.

AUG 50 yrds to MSU. Lic 1-2. Wood flrs. St. 1 Bdrm eff. 332-4818.

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GOING FAST! Huge 2 bdrm w/ walk-out patio or balcony overlooks Red Cedar. East side of campus, walk or bike to class. Free heat + water.

August. $450 per person. Call 517-268-8457.

GORGEOUS 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 bdrm, 3 bath and 4 bdrm, 4 bath apts for August 2013. Beautiful large kitchens. Full size washers/dryers! 3 parking spaces. Individual leases available and more! The Hamptons and Waterbury Place 517-489-3160 or dtnmgt. com/htp

LRG STUDIO, near MSU lic. 1-2, perfect for grads, upperclass.

Own entrance, furn. or unfurn., $530/mnth incl util., w/d, parking, TV, internet. 351-3117.

NOW LEASING 1 bedroom apartments and studios for 2013-14.

Contact CRMC at 517337-7577. www.crmc1. com

Houses/Rent 111 OAK HILL. 2 bdrm.

Lic. 2. $1,050/month. No pets. 332-8600 1816.5 MICHIGAN. Near Macs bar. No app fees, free washer/dryer & $400 off first month’s rent. Save $960! CRMC 517-337-7577, www. crmc1.com

557 VIRGINIA lic. 3, $1200 + util. 517-4494141.

ABOVE AVERAGE 613 Lexington Lic. 4, Eamon Kelly 714.654.2701 or enkellyjr@gmail.com HOUSE FOR Rent. 4 bdrm, 2 bath. $1500/mo.

517-482-3624

Textbooks COLLEGEVILLE GUARANTEED Buyback: Get at least 50% CASH BACK on thousands of books store wide!

Computers NEW IPAD 128 GB, Gen 4, still in box. Paid $846 with tax. Sell $750. 517204-7387

Services BALLROOM DANCE lessons 4/7, 4/14, and 4/21 in Dem Hall. 1 lesson for $8, 3 lessons for $23, 6 lessons for $45. 1-4:30pm. ballroom@msu.edu SPRING CLEAN up yard help. $12.00/hr. Please contact Mrs. Kerwin 3514584

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8 ...Sports | T H E STATE NE WS | FRI DAY, AP RI L 5, 2013 | STATE N E WS.COM

It was the year of the freshmen as one of head coach Tom Izzo’s highest-rated recruiting classes made an immediate impact in East Lansing. Freshman guard Denzel Valentine, seen dunking the ball during the game against Nicholls State on Dec. 1, 2012, at Breslin Center, was a key member of a trio, highlighted by guard Gary Harris, who became the first Spartan to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

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To see a gallery of the best photos from the men’s basketball team’s 2012-13 season, visit statenews.com/multimedia.

Sophomore guard/forward Branden Dawson, left, freshman forward Matt Costello, center, and junior center Adreian Payne celebrate during the final minutes of the regular season finale, as the Spartans close out the home schedule in style, beating Northwestern, 71-61, in front of a capacity crowd at Breslin Center. After the game, MSU head coach Tom Izzo took the microphone and honored center Derrick Nix for his four years during the Senior Night speech.

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BITTERSWEET: A SEASON IN PHOTOS

ABOVE: A season filled with promise ends in sadness, as junior center Adreian Payne, left, and junior guard Keith Appling hold their heads while being driven to the postgame press conference following a loss to Duke in the Sweet 16, on Friday, March 29 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Spartans, 71-61, and Payne now faces a decision of whether to return for his senior season or enter the NBA Draft. RIGHT: Fighting through injuries was the way of life for this year’s MSU basketball team, as five of its top eight players dealt with significant injuries throughout the season. In a physical game against Illinois, freshman guard Denzel Valentine takes a shot to the mouth while fighting for a rebound in an 80-75 victory on Jan. 31, 2013, at Breslin Center. Valentine was one of the few Spartans to avoid major health issues throughout the season.

We at the Residence Halls Association want to congratulate you guys on a wonderful season!