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Campus to Coast proves physical challenge for adventurous contenders

Lansing Community College student Piet Braun, left, and biochemistry junior Keenan Noyes prepare for their second attempt to reach Michigan’s coast Friday at the start of the race at Wonch Park in Meridian Township. PHOTO: SIMON SCHUSTER

BY MICHAEL KRANSZ MKRANSZ@STATENEWS.COM

In the cold, spitting rain Friday morning, with their supplies waterproofed and compactly tucked away into their kayaks, two students lowered their vessels into the Red Cedar River and began their second attempt to paddle 160 miles, from Okemos to the shore of Lake Michigan, in three days.

At their first Campus to Coast, a competitive river-racing event from the MSU area to Grand Haven hosted by the MSU Outdoors Club, roommates biochemistry junior Keenan Noyes and LCC junior Piet Braun paddled too long into the cold and dark of the first night, admitted defeat and called one of their fathers to pick them up.

“He brought us McDonald’s, and we felt like a bunch of kids — couldn’t do anything right,” Braun said, laughing.

Although they hadn’t paddled since their defeat, they were determined to last two days — and, bowing out after 50 to 60 miles of river-trekking, they did just that.

But even more satisfying than accomplishing their goal, Noyes said, was the warming cup of tea they brewed over a camp stove Friday night after a long day of paddling in the cold and setting up camp 2

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ago and, as interest grew, it became an in the rain. official annual event open to all in 2012, “That was just bliss,” he said.

Forty-two teams began Friday but only 19 Rookus said.

Grizzled river veterfinished in Grand Havans and fresh faces alike en, so it’s not unusual came from all over, some for many contestants to “I was in the same as far as Kansas, to test drop out before reachboat (as many their paddling mettle ing the coast, MSU Outcontestants this Friday. doors Club Campus to Mike Smith, a 64-yearCoast coordinator and year), no pun old Portland, Michigan, economics senior Luke intended.

I really resident and avid padRookus said. didn’t have a dler of nearly 50 years, Having participatfull idea on the didn’t seem too intimied and bowed out last dated by either the frigyear, Rookus said he, physical endeavor wet weather condilike many, came underI was undertaking, id, tions or the 160-mile prepared for the grubut it was my journey ahead. eling task. NonetheSmith once accomless, the trial has its favorite memory of plished a 1,000-mile rivrewards. my college career.” er trek from Chicago to “Last year, it was New York, he said, and intense,” Rookus said.

Luke Rookus, last year he finished the “I was in the same Campus to Coast coordinator Campus to Coast race boat (as many contesfirst of the solo racers, tants this year), no pun clocking in at 33 hours intended. I really didn’t have a full idea on the physical endeavor and 33 minutes.

Along with the adventure and the campI was undertaking, but it was my favorite ing that comes with distance canoeing, memory of my college career.”

Members of the MSU Outdoors Club took Smith said he values being out on the rivon the Campus to Coast trek five years er, where he meets “so many great people.”

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ASMSU contending to repeal Michigan keg tag law, deter hard liquor use

BY RAY WILBUR RWILBUR@STATENEWS.COM

On the weekend of the MSU vs. U-M football game, 100 emergency vehicles were deployed at MSU and in East Lansing to transport individuals, many of them drunk, according to a report from ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government.

That specific weekend also fell right before Halloween, which some might see as the reason for the increased amount of emergency vehicles utilized.

But according to Olin Health Center and ASMSU, the disproportionate increase in the use of community health resources is part of a dangerous trend in increased hard liquor consumption on campus – one that is being caused by, ASMSU representatives assert, Michigan’s keg registration law.

ASMSU is actively working with state lawmakers to create legislation that could repeal the keg registration law and make it easier for individuals to purchase kegs of beer.

Michigan’s keg registration law took effect in 2011 and was meant to decrease underage drinking by holding buyers accountable for their kegged beer. A state-issued tag is to be placed on the keg detailing where the buyer lives, their ID number and date of birth.

Since the law took effect, there have been noticeable changes in the drinking climate on campus, including an increase in hard liquor consumption and sales, said KC Perlberg, ASMSU’s vice president for governmental affairs.

In the fiscal year following the law’s introduction, Olin Health Center uncovered a 3.5 to 4 percent increase in liquor sales, compared to the typical annual increase of 1.7 percent.

In addition, a National Institute of Health study assessed the effects of six different alcohol-related laws on the number of fatal crashes in America, and found that the implementation of a keg registration law accounts for a 12 percent increase in the fatal crash incident ratio for underage drinkers.

The report fell in line with ASMSU’s argument.

“Keg registration laws that may reduce underage beer keg consumption may also promote the substitution of distilled spirits consumption by youths,” according to the report.

East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez also said the law is difficult to enforce for police officers because they must identify a specific individual who provided the alcohol to a minor in an often large party setting and cannot just hold an entire house accountable.

Perlberg said the initial intention of the law has left behind skewed results.

“Unfortunately, the law is not doing what it was tasked to do, and so as a responsible governing body, we see it as our duty to address this, as it is negatively affecting our campus,” Perlberg said.

Students on campus who see the law as a deterrent from buying kegs welcome the idea of repealing the keg registration law.

“I think a lot of the time we choose not to get a keg because we don’t want to be held accountable if someone we don’t even know gets too drunk at our party,” kinesiology senior Sophie Floyd said.

Although the law is still in full effect in Michigan, ASMSU has passed a resolution to advocate for its repeal, which means whoever takes over as ASMSU vice president for governmental affairs cannot neglect its importance, Perlberg said.

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Steve Ross broaches candidacy for East Lansing City Council

BY AJ MOSER AMOSER@STATENEWS.COM

After working in the background of several major elections, East Lansing resident Steve Ross is starting a campaign of his own.

Ross announced his candidacy for East Lansing City Council last week, with the election taking place this November.

He graduated from MSU in 2008 with a degree in political science and during his time as a student, volunteered on the election campaigns of John Kerry and Barack Obama.

After graduation, Ross moved to Washington, D.C., to work as part of the White House Travel Office.

“It may sound cheesy,” Ross said.

“But the people in D.C. aren’t that nice.

I always thought that I would end up there, but I missed the community aspect of East Lansing.”

In 2009 Ross moved back to East Lansing and started his own business, SMR Strategies, a political consulting firm which works with progressive candidates running for public office. He lives with his wife in the Shaw Estates neighborhood.

“I’ve been in the area since 2010 paying attention to the issues,” Ross said.

“And I like some things that have been happening and I don’t like some things that have been happening. I think I can be a valuable part of the discussion about where this city is headed.”

Ross’ campaign has “three main themes” that include making neighborhoods a top priority, improving the quality of life and investing in a downtown that works for everybody.

Regarding the downtown development, Ross said he supports the idea of building the area up and urbanizing but feels the residential neighborhoods are sometimes left out of discussions.

“We’ve got crumbling sidewalks, sewage and drainage issues,” he said about issues plaguing residential areas.

His campaign plan calls for high-speed

gigabit Internet in residential areas, more neighborhood park maintenance and supporting green initiatives including single-stream recycling.

As downtown development continues, more businesses tailored to MSU students appear and Ross said he fears they may drive older residents to areas like Lansing and Okemos.

“I think some people see students as a problem, and they’re not,” he said. “We need to see businesses that are locally owned and bring people of all ages in.”

Balancing the development of businesses to diversify the economy and housing to retain students in East Lansing has proved to be a major focus of downtown development in the past few years.

As a City Council candidate, Ross said he understands mixed-use developments are needed with low rents in areas which appeal to students. However, he still wants to make neighborhood residents outside of downtown feel like their issues are just as high of a priority.

“There needs to be a balance struck,” Ross said. “The city has been giving a lot of tax breaks to developers that have a lot of money to build these developments around the city. That money is never going to go towards helping our neighborhoods. I’d like to see that money invested into improving the places where we live.”

Even before he announced his candidacy, Ross was talking to East Lansing residents about the issues they hope to see fixed.

“I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not an expert on every issue that will come in front of council,” he wrote on his campaign website. “I’m going to make every effort to not only listen to citizen input on important issues, but make sure it is incorporated into the decision-making process.”

City Council will elect three new members this fall, as well as a new mayor and mayor pro-tem. However, at the moment, Steve Ross’ only goal is to be

City Council candidate Steve Ross poses for a picture Thursday at The State News on East Grand River Avenue. The election will take place this November. PHOTO: HANNAH LEVY THIS WEEK

Read about the other candidates for East Lansing City Council later this week.

Victims excluded from sexual assault survey After a number of sexual assault victims have been unable to take the Campus Climate Survey on sexual assault and sexual misconduct because they restricted their directory information, MSU is taking steps to fix the problem.

About 44,000 students were originally sent the survey on April 6, but approximately 2,900 had restricted their directory and did not receive it, MSU spokesman Jason Cody wrote in an email.

MSU is working closely with the research firm

which handles the survey and will hopefully have those who missed the original email sent the survey by the end of the week, most likely on Friday, Cody said.

“The original survey email should have (gone) to all students,” Cody said. “Including those that restricted their information, and we apologize for the delay in getting them the survey.”

At last Tuesday’s Steering Committee meeting, President Lou Anna K. Simon said the number of students who weren’t sent the survey would not significantly affect the results.

Many of them were sexual assault victims, who might have restricted their directory

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to prevent being stalked by their assailant, including English senior Meg Hughey, who both removed her information and filed for a restraining order against a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her during the summer.

“I didn’t want him to know where I was,” Hughey said. “And I didn’t want him to be able to contact me.”

Hughey said she believes the administration knew “exactly what they were doing” when allowing the survey to not be sent to those in similar situations. She said she knew of not only herself taking her information down, but of her boyfriend, many of her friends and oth-

er survivors who did the same and pointed out she had other problems with the administration in the past.

She said she thought the survey itself was for the university to project an image of being against sexual assault because of various federal investigations into how it’s been handled at MSU. She said the survey wasn’t set up for people to share their personal experiences in a meaningful way. “(The university) is doing the survey because they have to, but ultimately they don’t want to know what people who’ve actually experienced sexual assault think,” Hughey said.

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Non-traditional dating methods provide offbeat avenue to love From dating apps like Tinder to speed dating, there are multiple new opportunities for students to form relationships

BY ASHANTI SEABRON ASEABRON@STATENEWS.COM

It’s as easy as swiping right or swiping left.

Or is it?

In today’s society, it’s easier than ever to find a romantic partner.

Whether its speed dating services offered by UAB or other dating apps, ways of finding that special someone are diversified now more than ever.

The availability of social media and numerous dating sites allows for people to find relationships, some that could end up lasting a lifetime, all at the press of a button.

General management sophomore Kevin Collins said social media and other non-traditional methods of dating can be useful in an age where technology is involved in so much of a persons life.

“I think that using social media is a great way for people to meet, especially if it works out in the end,” Collins said.

“As long as everyone acts with a certain degree of respect, I don’t see any real negatives about it.”

Com mu n ic at ion s sen ior Saige Stump also said social media has a big impact on finding a romantic partner, but added possible negatives in the whole scheme of things.

“I think that social media is

definitely changing the way that people see relationships,” Stump said. “I’m in a relationship myself, and I’ve had past relationships in which I’ve broken up with people because of social media. It gives people the unlimited opportunity to maybe see where I am, and harassment becomes an issue.”

While social media has plenty of positives, Stump said it has the potential for harassment, and other negatives when used for dating.

Dietetics sophomore Anju Kothari said social media can be used negatively.

“Because social media is more on the anonymous side, it definitely has the potential to be more un-anonymous,” Kothari said. “At the end of the day though, that’s just something that you deal with I guess. There’s always going to be negative people, and people are always going to take advantage of the anonymous opportunities that social media gives them, so you just kind of have to ignore them.”

While social media itself presents a new gateway to finding a romantic or sexual partner, dating apps make romance the goal. The popular dating app Tinder has become an extremely popular dating tool during a short period of time.

Engineering sophomore Corrine Calhoun admits she has

How to maneuver through a sex life in the dorms Check out these tips on warning roommates and avoiding the attention of the rest of your hall

Then-civil engineering junior Jacob Stepp, far left, talks with then-James Madison freshman Chelcie Gilliard, far right Feb. 2, 2013 at International Center during the speed dating hosted by the University Activities Board. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

used dating apps in the past, but sees the problems those kinds of sites can provide as well.

“I had Tinder at one point, but I deleted it because I honestly thought it was dumb,” Ca l houn sa id. “I honestly believe that getting into

BY MARIA BRAGANINI MBRAGANINI@STATENEWS.COM

One extra-long tall squeaky bunk bed located inside of an 11-by-11 concrete rectangle, lit by a single large fluorescent light, on the same floor as hundreds of others — welcome to the pleasures, thrills and torments of dorm sex.

In the dorms, some are lucky to live in a free and spacious single, while others share the small space lined with posters, pictures and decorative lights, with up to three additional students.

Between community bathrooms, roommates and RAs, students quickly learn tips and tricks to have sex in their small concrete box or co-ed shower without being — obviously — interrupted.

DROWN OUT THE NOISE When sex is good, it’s natural to vocalize it. Stereotypical moans and groans each time a special spot is hit. It’s easy to get into the moment, forgetting where you are and who else might be in the room. If you are alone, turn the music up

a relationship over a dating website can be sort of risky. I think those kinds of sites give people the opportunity to say things that they would never say in person.”

Technology has provided many new ways to connect with someone, but in the pro-

cess it might have wiped out the old-fashioned ways.

Marketing freshman Frances Cot ten embraces t he old-fashioned way of meeting new people, and prides herself for it.

“I try to stay away from all of the dating apps because

— loudly. The soft murmur of music in between dorm rooms is extremely common and will stop your neighbors from side eyeing you the next morning in the bathroom or in the breakfast line.

QUIET LIKE A MOUSE You and your partner are retreating to your triple room, on Saturday night after going to a hype co-op party. You finally get the door unlocked.

Walking in, eight people look up at you, two of whom are your roommates. You wait three hours until everyone finally falls asleep, and you have the quietest and hottest sex of your life, on the very top bunk — something you’re incredibly proud of.

The fear of getting caught forces you and your partner to be sensual, quiet and intimate instead of loud and dominating. You are able to listen to each other and feel each others’ needs and wants to achieve perfect pleasure.

If you’re worried about letting the whole floor know about your sensual adventures, try staying as quiet as possible. If you’re a little more adventurous, a gag might be helpful.

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conversation, I believe, is incredibly important,” Cotten said. “I think its so important that if anyone wants to talk to me, they come up to me and we look each other in the eyes, so I can really get a feel for the person as a human being.”

LEAVE A NOTE, SEND A TEXT You’re lying on the futon, pants off, getting it on and right before you climax, the door swings open and you make eye contact with your roommate. It’s all downhill from there, quite literally.

In an attempt to avoid an awkward interruption, text your roommate and ask for the room before starting any sexual activities. It is recommended to have a conversation with your roommate outside the heat of the moment to ask about ground rules when it comes to sex in the room.

REDECORATE THE MOMENT The top bunk can be slightly intimidating with squeaky commentary, low ceilings and waves of humidity adding to the sweaty pool of love-making. Avoid all the discomfort top bunk provides by simply prying out your extralong twin mattress from it’s frame and moving it to the middle of your room, on the floor. A yoga mat, small, supportive and gripping, is also useful for relocation, allowing for new positions, unlimited comfort and silence.

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Anya Rath Managing editor arath@statenews.com @thesnews

Lack of information, protection main causes behind STIs

BY MEAGAN BECK MBECK@STATENEWS.COM

“It won’t happen to me.”

College students are prone to thinking that whether they’ve had a one-night stand with someone they met two hours ago at Rick’s American Cafe, or they’re in a committed, long-term relationship, they are immune to sexually transmitted diseases or infections.

But the truth is, no one is completely immune from disease or infection unless they practice abstinence.

Not everyone practices abstinence, so it’s important to be educated on how to practice safe sex in order to minimize the risk of being infected as much as possible.

Anna, a human biology senior who opted to remain anonymous, said she contracted genital herpes during freshman year from her partner, who was unaware he had the disease.

“It makes you more aware of people and you want to make sure you get tested together before you start to do anything,” Anna said.

There are many different resources available for students to help them make sure they are protecting themselves properly from STDs, STIs and pregnancy.

Among these are the Student Health Advisory Council, which is a student group affiliated with Olin Health Center.

Secretary of SHAC and biochemistry and molecular biology senior Steve Cullen said the group talks about healthy relationships and education on sexual well-being.

“There are different myths and facts about sexual health in the community,” Cullen said.

Even when using protection, there is the possibility of contracting a disease from skin-onskin contact, which is what Anna said happened to her.

“Protected sex is the best form of protection but that didn’t help,” she said.

If it’s too late to make choices which prevent contracting an STD or STI, having resources available to help prevent future infections or treat current ones is also a priority.

According to MSU Student Health Services, 44 percent of students reported having only one sexual partner in the year before they responded to the survey.

April marks STD Awareness Month, which reinforces the importance of education on how to prevent diseases in addition to knowing the steps to take to get treatment and support a future healthy lifestyle when one has already been contracted.

% of MSU students diagnosed or treated with:

1.4% CHLAMYDIA 0.7% 0.4%

GENITAL HERPES GONORRHEA

MORE THAN

IT’S ESTIMATED THAT AS MANY AS

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AMERICANS HAVE GENITAL HERPES

HALF OF ALL PEOPLE WILL HAVE AN STD/STI AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFETIME

1 IN 2

SEXUALLY ACTIVE PERSONS WILL CONTRACT AN STD/STI BY AGE 25

GRAPHIC: RYAN LOGAN | SOURCES: 2014 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT, AMERICAN SEXUAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

KNOWING THE FACTS When someone gets sick with a cold or the flu, there are symptoms which indicate something is wrong.

But the opposite is true for some STDs or STIs. Ashley Choker, youth programs manager for Planned Parenthood in middle and south Michigan, said the fact that some STDs or STIs don’t show symptoms can be misleading.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are among two of the infections which have either mild or no symptoms at all.

Cullen said leaving an STD or STI untreated can have severe negative repercussions.

“There are couple different ones where if you leave them untreated, they can lead to

infertility,” Cullen said.

Choker said it’s important for sexually active people to get tested before and after every new partner, especially because not all partners are chosen.

She said people may feel awkward or hesitant to discuss getting tested with their partner, but one’s health should be a priority.

“It can be approached by saying, ‘I care about you and I care (about) myself and so something important to me is that I’m healthy,’” Choker said.

Students can visit their regular doctor, Planned Parenthood or Olin Health Center for STD or STI tests or screens.

Although 82 percent of MSU students reported using at least one method of birth control, Choker said birth control methods can fail too.

Cullen said Olin Health Center offers anony-

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mous HIV testing, which might put some people at ease.

“I think that’s important for students to know (they) can set up a time and get tested,” Cullen said.

LIVING WITH THE DISEASE It was after being with her first partner that Anna had symptoms of genital herpes appear.

At first, Anna, who said it’s almost like having chicken pox, thought nothing of it.

But after a trip to the doctor, she was able to find out what it really was.

The genital herpes virus lives in the body and goes through phases of being active and dormant.

When Anna first found out, she said it made her feel “scummy” for having the disease.

“It’s not the end of the world, but at first you

feel dirty,” Anna said. “As awful as everyone makes it seem, it’s not that terrible.”

There is no cure for genital herpes, which Anna said has made her more aware of herself and others.

“Even with you someone you love, you have to think about (getting tested),” she said. “It makes you more pragmatic and conscience.”

Anna said when she first contracted the disease, she was 18 years old and she didn’t have anyone who could relate. But now she has found support groups for people who might be struggling with an STD or STI. Anna has come to terms with her condition. She said she knows that it is just another part of life and not something to feel dirty for having. “‘You have the STD, but you are not the STD,’” Anna quoted from an article she read.

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How To: Correctly put on a condom

BY JEQUCORY DAVIS

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One of the most frequently asked questions before sex is also one of the most important aspects of safe sex — how to put on a condom.

Some might remember the “banana demonstration” from their high school health classes, but for those who do not, or who never learned, here are the basic steps for putting a condom on yourself or on your partner.

1. Open the condom using the simple, easy-tear edges. Don’t use scissors or anything that could cut the condom.

2. Gently roll the condom between your fingers to determine which way to put it on. If it resists being rolled, that’s not the side you want to put on. Roll it in the other direction to make sure it’s the correct way and make sure the tip is up.

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3. Make sure you pinch the entire tip to make sure there are no air pockets within the condom. This reduces the chance of the condom breaking.

4. Make sure the penis is fully erect before putting on the condom to avoid having baggy spots in the latex which can lead to the condom falling off or tearing during sex.

5. The last thing is to roll the condom on. It should always easily roll on, but if it doesn’t, there is a chance it’s being put on backward. If that is the case, start over and go back to step one.

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LGBT resource guidelines for students JDAVIS@STATENEWS.COM

issues and to educate people on gender identity and expression.

MSU LBGT RESOURCE CENTER MSU LBGT Resource Center, located in 302 Student Services, East Lansing, Michigan 48824 The Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Resource Center leads and collaborates on university-wide initiatives that prepare students to thrive in our diverse world, and enhances the campus climate and support services for students marginalized by their sexuality or gender identity.

LANSING ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN SERVICES Lansing Association for Human Services doesn’t have one set place they call home. Instead they meet many different places on a schedule that can be found online.

The Lansing Association for Human Services strives to connect people of all ages, genders, races and sexual orientation together by giving people places to meet and interact with each other.

TRANSGENDER MICHIGAN Transgender Michigan, located in Edgewood United Church of Christ, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 Transgender Michigan provides many services for the transgender communities of Michigan, such as a help line, community building events, working with other organizations to advocate for transgender

RESIDENCE HALL LGBT CAUCUSES Located at each of the different residence halls around campus are multiple LGBT caucuses, which act as an accessible outlet for students and searches to provide them with a sense of community.

For more information on the different caucuses, visit statenews.com.

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Resources for STI, pregnancy help

BY LESLIE HEMENWAY LHEMENWAY@STATENEWS.COM

MSU SAFE PLACE MSU Safe Place, located in G60 Wilson Hall, offers resources for students suffering in the context of an abusive relationship.

Director Holly Rosen said the organization aims to end relationship violence for students through counseling and advocacy.

“An advocate works with somebody,” she said. “They help them get a personal protection order if they want one, or try to get a job, or childcare or whatever it is that they need that would help them get out of an abusive relationship.”

MSU Safe Place also provides a free, emergency shelter for those in need.

LANSING AREA AIDS NETWORK Located in Suite 115 at 913 West Holmes Road in Lansing, the Lansing Area AIDS Network aims to assist individuals living with HIV or AIDS. Executive Director Jacob Distel said the organization offers an abundance of services, including emergency financial support and transportation.

“We also provide prevention services to individuals at greatest risk of becoming infected with HIV or at risk of transmitting HIV to others,” he said.

Distel said LAAN recently started a tobacco program to help individuals living with HIV who smoke cigarettes.

He said the program aims to get those individuals to at least reduce their smoking, if not quit altogether.

MSU COUNSELING CENTER SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM The MSU Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program provides services to students who have suffered sexual violence.

Social work graduate student Tamra Frei, who is interning at the organization, said some of the services provided include counseling, both group and individual, a 24-hour hotline and various forms of advocacy, including medical.

“If they want to file a police report, it’s important their exam be conducted in a particular way that’s forensically sound. So, we meet with them at Sparrow Hospital, where they get something that’s called a ‘SANE exam’ (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner), but we support them and advocate for them through that process,” she said.

The MSU Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program’s office can be found in 14 Student Services Building.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD Located in Suite 6 at 300 N. Clippert St. in Lansing, Planned Parenthood offers a multitude of reproductive health resources.

Some of the services offered include STD testing and treatment, various forms of birth control and both women’s and men’s health care.

According to their mission statement on their website, Planned Parenthood believes each individual has the fundamental right to take charge of their fertility. The goal of the organization is to advocate for this right and ensure it remains guaranteed.

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What sex position suits your personality?

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16 Estate measures 17 Like single-malt scotch 18 Superfluous individual 20 Food from heaven 22 Long-necked bird 23 Ivy League school 24 Compilation of wacky outtakes 28 Pioneer Carson 29 PC key near Z 30 Eastern path 31 Police warnings 33 Some deli breads 35 Part on the stage 38 Stable female 39 Summer blouse 42 Steer clear of 44 iPhone voice-activated app 45 Hunk of bacon 49 Like many warm sweaters 51 Snaky fish 53 Miner’s discovery 54 Little terror 55 Olympian’s achievement 59 Have to have 61 Flight connection word

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27 Airport waiter 32 Performs hip-hop music 34 Synagogue 36 Polynesian wreath 37 Blundered 40 From square one 41 Concert ticket info 42 “__ to Watch Over Me” 43 Optimistic 46 “Watch it!”

47 Orchestrate 48 Recuperation advice 49 Proceed without preparation 50 Smoked salmon 52 Showed the way 56 Hemingway’s “The Sun Also __” 57 Really enjoy, as praise 58 Allays the fears of 60 Prescription amount 64 Bills coach Ryan 65 Wrath 66 Buddy of Wynken and Blynken

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1. What do you think is your best physical feature?

A. My booty. I’m proud of the junk in the trunk.

B. My face. Eyes up here!

C. My chest.

D. My lips. All the better to kiss you with ...

2. What type of sexual encounters are you used to?

A. One night stands. You’re only in college once!

B. I only have sex in meaningful relationships.

C. Friends with benefits. We can be independent, but still have a good time.

D. I only fool around with someone who gives as much as they take.

4. How do you like to meet your partners?

A. The bar scene — lots of fish in the sea.

B. The meeting doesn’t matter, as long as I come to love them.

C. Mutual friends. We should be comfortable with each other, but we don’t have to be glued at the hip.

D. Tinder and the like. People are more experimental when they meet people online.

5. What presidential candidate are you voting for?

A. Jeb Bush. He probably learned a thing or two from his family.

B. Joe Biden if he runs. Finger guns all the way.

C. Hillary Clinton. It’s about time there was a woman in the White House.

D. Why the hell would this tell me the best sex position for my personality? (Truthfully, it won’t. We just had some fun with this one.)

6. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

A. Rocky road. I like a little variety.

B. Vanilla. Keep it simple.

C. Strawberry. Sweet and sultry.

D. Neapolitan. You get a little bit of everything

ANSWERS MOSTLY A’S - Doggy style. Arguably the least personal sex position because you can’t see your partner’s face — which might make it better suited for a one-time hookup but it’s a favorite for guys and girls alike and certainly not exclusive to one night stands.

MOSTLY B’S - Missionary. Yeah, it kind of gets a reputation for being boring or run-of-the-mill, but what really makes it special is the face-toface intimacy and eye contact. Which is probably why it’s such a go-to when you’re positively smitten with your sexual partner.

MOSTLY C’S - Cowgirl. This is for ladies who don’t mind taking charge and guys who like it when they do.

This position often entails the girl on top facing her partner, but reverse cowgirl, where her back is to her partner, is a way to mix it up.

MOSTLY D’S - The 69. Not only does this position allow for satisfaction no matter your gender identification or sexual preference, placing both partners in a way where they can perform oral sex on one another, it’s a position that ensures one partner isn’t getting more pleasure or attention than the other.

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Let’s talk about sex.

Plenty of Spartans are getting busy, and college is notoriously a time to experiment. But before you get serious with your significant other — or take home whoever you’re ogling on the Rick’s dance floor — take a second and think about the best way to demonstrate your sexual prowess.

Different personalities are suited to different tastes in the bedroom.

There are hundreds of sex positions to try — consult the Kama Sutra or any edition of Cosmopolitan if you don’t believe us — but for the sake of this quiz, let’s stick to the classics.

Take our quiz below to find out which of the most popular sex positions is right for you.

3. In a heterosexual roll in the sheets, who should take charge?

A. The man B. The woman C. We can always take turns ...

D. It should be equal!

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Who should be responsible for birth control?

When it comes to sex, should the guy or girl be responsible for obtaining birth control? — ZOË SCHUBOT

“I think it should be something discussed — if the girl is going to go take birth control or the guy is gonna wear a condom, but it can’t be assumed.”

Rachel Passer, arts and humanities freshman

“The girl should be in charge of putting herself on birth control if she wants to or if she chooses to. Obviously the guy can’t make her go on birth control.

But I think the guy should always have condoms with him if he’s planning on doing something.”

Alayna Alfred, journalism junior

“I guess if it’s the pill birth control then the girl should be the one because she’s the one taking it, but I guess it should be up to both of them because it’s both people’s responsibility.”

Katie Dawson, social work sophomore

“I think it’s a mutual effort because working together as a pair is always better than just one person doing it.”

“I think both partners are responsible for birth control because it takes two people to make a baby.”

David Sokol, undecided freshman

Jassadi Moore, arts and humanities sophomore

Opinion

Greg Monahan Opinion editor opinion@statenews.com @thesnewsopinion

Sex doesn’t have to mean marriage, but it should mean something

BY CAMERON MACKO CMACKO@STATENEWS.COM

I’ve quickly developed a reputation among The State News employees as being one of the only conservatives.

And naturally, I have conservative opinions concerning sex and relationships.

So during my first year at MSU, I’ve been put into an environment where I’ve seen sex treated as something almost meaningless. Especially here, where we’ve been voted the No. 1 school to get laid at by FiestaFrog.com.

Now, I’m fully aware that this column will be read as “look at this Catholic virgin telling people what they should do with their bodies,” and I understand that. Which is why I’m not going to argue that people should wait until they are married

to have sex. Though I do believe in that from a moral standpoint, I recognize nobody here has any reason to listen to me.

What I will say is that sex isn’t something people should treat as meaningless. We’ve all read an endless number of columns talking about our “hookup culture,” and it reflects awfully on our society as a whole.

The way many people act on college campuses reminds me of a reallife version of the “American Pie” movies — a bunch of horny young adults not looking for any sort of relationship or meaningful connection, but sex completely isolated from it.

People simply objectify each other.

When sex is treated as just an activity for pleasure and nothing more, the person you’re doing it with is irrelevant and it becomes two people selfishly using each other for instant gratification.

That’s if both people agree on the terms of a hookup. I think that’s wrong to begin with, but at least it’s two people with a clear idea of what they’re doing and what they want.

The saddest thing I’ve seen here is

when some poor girl — and yes, it is generally a girl — equates sex with love. And thus, she rarely seems to figure out the guys she’d slept with only want one thing from her.

While my views on this come from what some would probably describe as a “medieval” religious worldview, I see people all too ready to get into arguments about sex, without defining what sex means or what its purpose is.

Is it just a physical release for pleasure? Is it purely for conceiving children? Is it something that can connect two people on a spiritual level?

Is it an expression of physical love?

Because probably everyone has an opinion on this, it makes it a debate that is without question worth having.

I can’t control what people do, nor do I want to. But before seeking that moment of instant gratification, understand that sex shouldn’t just be for pleasure — it should be a meaningful connection between two people who care about each other.

Ignoring any religious marriage restrictions I believe in, I’d hope people could at least understand that.

DEON HOWARD

O P I N I O N P O LL M O N DAY ’ S R E S U LT S

What is the worst grade you have ever received in a class at MSU? 20%—I failed. You win some, you lose some.

23%—1.0-1.5. Ehh, not my best work.

31%—2.0-2.5. As they say, “Cs get degrees.”

13%—3.0. I don’t allow myself below a B. 13%—3.5-4.0. I have a very good academic record.

TOTAL VOTES: 231 AS OF 5 P.M. MONDAY

Take a break by breaking from your monotonous routine

BY PATRICK BADE PBADE@STATENEWS.COM

In the thick of the semester, it’s easy, and often beneficial, to develop a strict routine.

Many of us are creatures of habit — we wake up at the same time, eat at the same time and tend to structure our days uniformly.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a good routine.

In fact, it’s important to establish one for the sake of being organized.

However, with a repetitive schedule comes an eventual monotonous lifestyle.

Many people, including myself, maintain this rather boring way of living for the sake of completing the daily tasks that come before it. But that doesn’t mean we have to every day.

Obviously, it’s important to stay focused. But that shouldn’t come at the cost of enjoying the short time we get at MSU or the relatively short time we have to live as it is.

I’m not encouraging students to drop their work and spend the rest of the year “finding themselves” or partying every night. But it’s surprising what a massive effect one spontaneous event every once in a while can have on your overall well-being.

It may sound excessive, but changing the way you relax — or what you do while you relax — can provide a solution.

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It can be as simple as mixing up your usual weekend activities, or doing something fun on a weeknight that is usually spent just watching Netflix.

Get creative.

People say that a big part of college is about the memories you make, and that’s true.

What is also true is that the things you do all the time, fun or not, won’t stick out as your best memories. Rather, they’ll blend together.

The events and activities you never saw coming, or never really planned, are the ones that will be held onto.

Besides, for the sake of making memories, doing something out of the blue every once in a while will keep you feeling fresh when it is time to get back to work.

Especially with final exams quickly approaching, this is something to keep in mind.

From my experience, I never like to break routine. It’s just natural for me to want to keep myself in the realm of my daily schedule, and I’m sure many people can identify with that.

But, more often than not, when I do break from my routine I’m ecstatic that I did. It’s almost always when I have the most fun.

Sure, it’s more comfortable to keep things as-is and stay within your normal schedule.

But with practice and over time it’s easier to develop the presence of mind to know when the right time might be to break out of the norm for the day or night.

During college — a time when your brain is particularly vulnerable to getting bogged down by daily work — keeping your mind fresh should be a top priority.

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Sports MSU baseball to face U-M at Comerica Park

Then-sophomore left fielder Cam Gibson practices his swing on deck during the game against Central Michigan on May 13, 2014, at Comerica Park in Detroit. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTOS

The baseball team (18-15 overall, 4-5 Big Ten) is prepared to play in one of it biggest games of the season. The Spartans will take on Michigan (21-14 overall, 6-6 Big Ten) at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday night.

“When you play your rival, guys are excited to play them. It will be a fun atmosphere at Comerica Park,” head coach Jake Boss Jr. said.

“It’s obviously a pretty special place to play — there’s a lot that goes into Tuesday night that’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Any matchup between MSU and U-M is a key

matchup, not only because of the history of the rivalry, but conference realignment has forced the Spartans and the Wolverines to see less of each other.

MSU didn’t even play Michigan last season, and Tuesday’s game in Detroit is the only time they will meet this season.

Senior pitcher Mick VanVossen, who earned the win in the Spartans’ 14-3 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, spoke in depth about how big the game is.

“It’s tough with the conference realignment, we don’t get to play them in conference,”VanVossen said. “With that being our rival, we only get to play them one time this year. It’s going

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to be fun. I know they’ve got a good club down there in Ann Arbor, but I think we’re better, so hopefully we put it to them.

“You don’t have a series to show them that you’re better, you’ve got to do it in the one game.”

Senior first baseman Ryan Krill spoke about how the game would be a battle for ultimate bragging rights.

“It’s going to be a fun atmosphere to play in.

It’s at Comerica Park so that’s always awesome,” Krill said. “It’s kind of for the title of the best team in Michigan.”

The Spartans are coming into the contest in their best form of the season. MSU has won six

of its last seven regular-season games and put up an impressive 50 runs after spending most of the season struggling with being able to score runs.

“We’ve started to feel more confident at the plate. I think we play very good defense, (and) we’ve gotten some timely hits,” Boss said. “I think we’re starting to feel pretty good about ourselves offensively, which is good.

“Hitting is contagious, and (baseball) is so much a confidence game, so hopefully we keep that going.”

The Spartans haven’t played Michigan since 2013, a year in which they went 0-3 against the Wolverines. MSU also falls short in the all-time series record at 193-107-2.

Geoff Preston Sports editor sports@statenews.com @thesnews_sports

TIMELINE

History of MSU baseball at Comerica Park MSU has a history of playing games at Comerica Park, but usually it has been a part of a series called “Clash at Comerica,” which was an annual event put on by Central Michigan University. This season, MSU’s games at Comerica expanded to include their rival Michigan. MSU and U-M will do battle Tuesday with their annual game against CMU to take place the next day.

Here is a history of how MSU has done in the home of the Detroit Tigers. — GEOFF PRESTON APRIL 20, 2011

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MSU 3, Central Michigan 1 In the first collegiate game at Comerica Park MSU was able to top CMU 3-1 behind a strong pitching performance from a team that almost won the Big Ten championship.

After scoring all their runs in the first inning Andrew Waszak was able to shut down the Chippewas.

MSU 5, Central Michigan 2 This was the last time MSU was able to win at Comerica Park, as the Spartans rode the performance of Mick VanVossen, who is now a senior pitcher for MSU. After giving up a run in the first inning VanVossen was able to retire 10 in a row and 13 out of 14 at one point.

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Then-redshirt freshman infielder Alex Rapanos, left, and then-sophomore left fielder Cam Gibson watch the game from the dugout May 13, 2014, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Chippewas defeated the Spartans, 7-4.

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Mark Dantonio has been happy with Montae Nicholson so far this spring Thenfreshmen defensive back Montae Nicholson tackles Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp Oct. 4, 2014, at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Cornhuskers, 27-22.

Son of former football star could be playing for MSU

BY ZACH LIBBY ZLIBBY@STATENEWS.COM

Former Super Bowl champion and MSU wide receiver Andre Rison may get the opportunity to see his son donning green and white because Hunter Rison picked up an offer from the Spartans on Thursday.

Andre Rison played at MSU from 1985 to 1988 before being drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. He has said in the past that he doesn’t want to influence his son’s choice of school.

“We discuss things, and I’m not pushing him toward a school,” Andre Rison told MLive in February. “Of course, I’m a former Spartan and current Spartan alumni, but it’s on him.”

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“We discuss things, and I’m not pushing him towards a school. Of course, I’m a former Spartan and current Spartan alumni, but it’s on him.”

Andre Rison Former MSU football player

When asked who has stepped up as a vocal leader with spring practice heading into its fourth week, head coach Mark Dantonio didn’t hesitate to credit sophomore safety Montae Nicholson.

After a solid freshman campaign saw him emerge as one of the top performing defensive specialists, there are high hopes for Nicholson’s future.

Nicholson, who started in three games last season as a freshman, went above and beyond lofty expectations following the team scrimmage at Spartan Stadium this past weekend, picking off quarterback Conner Cook twice and returning both for touchdowns.

“Montae Nicholson had a big day with the two picks for touchdowns,” Dantonio said in a press

release. “Montae really made two outstanding plays and had impressive runs after the catch.

He’s a special player.”

From being considered one of the top recruits from the state of Pennsylvania, to quickly rising to the top ranks of a defensive unit that finished No. 8 in the nation in total defense last year, Nicholson’s attributes in coverage and filling the hole in run defense make him ready to fill the void left by NFL draft hopeful Kurtis Drummond, and continue a tradition of exceptional secondary players for MSU. What’s the best thing about playing safety for Nicholson? Hitting, which is something that he takes great pleasure in.

He said his love for contact began when he first strapped on the shoulder pads as a kid, when he played linebacker. The 6-foot-2-inch, 216 pounder had experience as an offensive weapon during

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his high school days, but never felt the same attachment he did to defense.

Recording 31 tackles last season, his increased role on defense has already been cemented before the spring Green and White game kicks off April 25, but garnering some knowledge as a wide receiver in practice could give Nicholson extra playing time as a scoring specialist.

Nicholson admitted it will take time before he can be a reliable threat on both sides of the ball, as former standout Tony Lippett did as a receiver and cornerback. But once he works out the kinks in practice, it’ll come as easy as it did back in high school.

“I (have) to learn and get better at it,” Nicholson said. “There are some little things as a college receiver that I have to work on coming out of my route, what release to take. Once I get better at it, it will feel like high school again.”

Hunter Rison visited the campus and left with his first offer as a sophomore. He’ll play his first season at Ann Arbor Skyline in the fall, where his father is currently the offensive coordinator after transferring from Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona.

Hunter Rison has also taken time to visit Ohio State, Tennessee and University of South Carolina, according to a report on NBC.com.

Hunter Rison isn’t the only college hopeful to receive a scholarship offer from the reigning Cotton Bowl champions, as three-star athlete Patrick Johnson II also collected his sixth Big Ten offer from the Spartans and 14th overall. He’s the 23rd ranked recruit from the state of Maryland according to 24/7 Sports.