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Screening applicants might not be adequate

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TROUBLE in PARADISE The crime behind MSU’s study abroad program

By Isabella Shaya shayaisa@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

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apes, assaults, druggings, threats, muggings, death — all of these incidents have happened to students on MSU study abroad.

MSU awarded the second-most credit hours for study abroad in the nation in 2010-11, according to the Institute of International Education. About 275 study abroad programs reach more than 60 countries in all seven continents. But before signing the form or stepping on the plane, there are some things that have happened during MSU’s study abroads students might want to keep in mind.

The State News received the incident summaries from the Office of Study Abroad’s programs from 2007-2012 through a Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, request.

Although requested, the FOIA did not include the countries of the incidents. A letter from MSU’s FOIA Office said the university was concerned they would violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act if they released the country names because some students might be able to be identified.

Ben Chamberlain, international health and safety analyst in the Office of Study Abroad, said the office has a strong emphasis

on pre-departure training for students, some of whom have never traveled before.

“The more we can bring those issues … up to the students, the less likely they are to happen,” Chamberlain said.

Caution travelers Incidents abroad range from an eye infection to death.

Chamberlain said the Office of Study Abroad documents roughly 100 incidents each year and about 55 are health-related.

In July 2009, a male student did not turn up for the program as expected and he was assumed to be OK, according to the FOIA

documents. The following day, the student’s mother was notified that he had been found dead at a nearby campground and appeared to have drowned.

In February 2010, a student traveled for the weekend and was raped in a hotel bathroom. There was another rape in July 2010 when a student was drugged in a bar, taken to a hotel room while incoherent, robbed and raped.

Journalism junior Kevin Burrows went on a study abroad to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and stayed for five months. During his trip, about $1,000 worth of jewelry was stolen out of his room. “(I) went away for the weekend and came back to my dorm room and found all of them missing,” Burrows said. “They found no forced entry into (my room).”

Burrows said he was told to report the incident to the local police, rather than MSU, and he was reimbursed half of the jewelry’s worth.

From 2007-2012, there were approximately 47 theft incidents reported to the Office of Study Abroad.

Education and Spanish junior Amanda Larson went on a study abroad to Spain last summer and had a few “crazy” encounters.

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MSU’s admission application asks students whether they ever have been convicted of any type of crime. A simple “yes” or “no” answer can be chosen, but the answer to this question often is much more complicated, a study on college crime shows.

A report recently published

by Carol Runyan, epidemiologist at the Colorado School of Public Health, and three other researchers, provides evidence that screening questions on college applications are not adequate to detect which students will engage in college misconduct.

“Colleges have increasingly been doing criminal background checks,” Runyan said.

“What we found is that you can’t predict which students are going to be the ones to get in trouble.”

If a student answers “yes” on their application to MSU, the criminal conduct committee determines whether the student could pose a threat to MSU’s community or themselves, MSU Director of Admissions James Cotter said.

If it is not deferred, it then moves on to the credential review of the application

where a decision will be made.

Minor offenses, such as trespassing or minor in possession, or MIP, charges, likely won’t make or break an admission decision, Cotter said. More severe crimes and repeat offenses don’t bode as well for applicants.

“I don’t think that getting an MIP necessarily says that you are going to be a troublemaker in college,” psychology and English senior Kasey Schregardus said. “If they’re harassing someone, if it’s armed robbery, or something a little bit more extreme … a (driving under the influence) would be something that needed to be taken into more consideration. I don’t think that petty crimes should

Admissions officials plan to take time to review report, discuss findings and implications be a huge issue.”

But the report suggests screening for a criminal background is not enough to accurately determine which students will commit crimes while on campus.

Cotter said admissions will be taking time to discuss the report and its findings in an upcoming review, though he doesn’t anticipate changes to current policy.

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Ordinance could expand EL parking

By Caleb Nordgren nordgren@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

Limited parking downtown might be alleviated with an ordinance the East Lansing Planning Commission greenlit Wednesday night.

Ordinance 1287, which must be passed by the East Lansing City Council before going into effect, was approved despite garnering concern from commissioners and residents during discussions.

T he ordinance would allow residences to expand existing driveways and other parking areas.

Commissioner Fred Bauries said he doesn’t like the idea of “wrecking” prop-

erties by expanding parking areas. Although the proposal allows for 25 percent expansion of parking areas in front yards and 30 percent in back yards, Bauries said he was in favor of zero percent expansion.

“Expanding parking in rental areas is about the worst thing we could do,” he said.

Community Development A nalyst Tim Schmitt said the ordinance as a whole is a worthwhile endeavor, even if some of the details have led to controversy.

“What we’ve found is that we agree on the vast majority of it,” Schmitt said.

T he ordinance originally included an amendment to require rental properties to do extensive landscaping See PARKING on page 2 X

MSU, EL construction updates, continuing throughout summer

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

Kinesiology junior Emily Raymond mainly uses her car to go to work and make trips to the grocery store, but when the traffic gets backed up because of the construction, she becomes easily frustrated.

“This construction seems to be everywhere,” Raymond said.

“If I am in a hurry, it’s not helpful at all.”

With the school year coming to a close, construction planners and workers are in full force to get as many projects done before students move back to East Lansing for the fall.

Karen Zelt, communications

“We start site preparations now, but the most impactful work is done over the summer months. We plan years in advance...”

Karen Zelt, MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities

manager for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, said students staying for the summer should expect to see a lot going on around campus because it is the best time to work because of the weather and fewer people on campus.

“We start site preparations now, but the most impactful work is done over the summer months,” Zelt said. “We plan years in advance to fit everything in that time period.”

According to the MSU Construction website, some of the projects being done during the summer include the demolitions of Morrill Hall and the Botany Greenhouses, scheduled to be completed by mid-August, reconstruction of the intersection of Bogue Street and Shaw Lane, scheduled to be finished by Aug. 16, utility improvements in Brody Neighborhood and the closing of See ROADS on page 2 X

Grand River Avenue is shown in this photo taken Wednesday evening.

The street is one of many that is under construction in East Lansing.

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Police brief Roommate dispute leads to altercation Another fight amongst roommates has resulted in campus police intervention.

MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said police were called at about 2:30 p.m. Monday to Bailey Hall following a fight between two 18-year-old male roommates. Both claim they were victimized by the other.

One of the men said the fight started as a playful wrestling match, but escalated when he left to charge his computer and was punched by his roommate, who held him down and choked him.

The other man claimed a physical altercation ensued after verbal argument about the incidents in Boston last week angered his roommate enough to hit him first.

Paramedics attended to the first male, who had minor injuries, primarily to his knuckles, and broken eyeglasses.

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Only some crimes abroad need to be reported FROM PAGE ONE

On a weekend trip to Morocco for El Dia de San Juan celebrations, some of Larson’s group members got robbed, and one student was beat to the point where he had to go to the hospital, she said. Larson said they told the police and the leader of the university they were staying at about the incident. But Larson never reported it to MSU and documents obtained from the Office of Study Abroad do not mention the incident.

“They warned us about the Dia (de) San Juan because it’s a big day. They were warning us to be careful — and that happened,” Larson said. “They just had to tell us to be careful because they didn’t want us to get hurt, and I’m sure a part of it was because they didn’t want to get in trouble.”

What happens abroad, stays abroad?

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Screening every student is not possible, MSU reviewing study FROM PAGE ONE

“Anytime you can gain information, that’s helpful ,” Cotter said, adding MSU plans to continue asking applicants if they have been convicted of a crime. Cotter said MSU often is able to tell through references or the application if a student is lying.

Runyan said to remember colleges usually are safe, with the most common crimes typically being sexual harassment following the use of alcohol. She said she thinks it would make more sense to focus on this issue rather than screening out applicants with a history of crimes in high school.

Burglaries have been the most common campus crime at MSU in the past three years, with 77

As a university that participates in federal financial aid programs, MSU is required to report crimes under the Clery Act. Incidents that occur within the four areas — public property, non-campus property, residence halls and on-campus — are required to be reported according to the Clery Act, said Joseph Storch, associate counsel in the Office of General Counsel for the State University of New York, who concentrates on Clery Act compliance.

According to the MSU 2012 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, a non-campus building or property on study abroad locations are places “the university rents or leases space for students.”

Any incident that happens outside of the four areas would not have to be reported under the Clery Act, Storch said, noting he is not affiliated with MSU or its crime reporting.

For example, when a student is involved in certain crimes committed in what is considered a “non-campus building or property” on a study abroad, that inci-

reported on campus and 55 of those in residence halls in 2011, according to MSU’s 2012 annual police report. Forcible sex offenses came in second, with 15 reported on campus, 13 of which were reported in residential facilities in 2011.

Some of the bigger cases of campus crime and violence that have taken place, such as the shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2007, were committed by students who did not have a criminal history before college, Runyan said.

At this point, she said more research needs to be done before deciding what will provide clues to which applicants pose an actual threat to college campuses.

“I’m not at the point of concluding that colleges should never screen, but we don’t have enough evidence to prove that this is a good strategy to reduce violence on campus,” Runyan said. “It’s not the answer and may not be worth doing.”

dent would need to be reported because of the Clery Act. But if the student was involved in an incident on a subway, road or sidewalk abroad, that incident would not require reporting, Storch said.

Although incidents — including some incidents abroad — are required to be reported under the Clery Act, on MSU’s Clery Act website, it does not list the countries of the incidents abroad.

“It seems to me that the basis of the Clery Act is to try to make the campus safer and try to make people aware of what happens on campus,” Storch said.

Pre-precautions Associate Director of Student Life Rick Shafer said his office works with the Office of Study Abroad to make sure the students are aware of potential dangers before going abroad. Shafer said the offices work to determine whether a student is fit to attend a study abroad based on past disciplinary records.

For example, a student with a history of marijuana use who is going to a country where the

PARKING

With landscaping amednment scaped, ordinance moves forward FROM PAGE ONE

to screen the new parking areas in the event of expansion, but the amendment was voted down and changed to exclude driveways in the ordinance.

Commissioner Paul Stokstad cited concerns about safety in moving to eliminate requirements for landscaping along driveways.

“I worry about the safety of this,” he said.

The ordinance — specifically the landscaping aspect thereof — was the subject of some criticism from residents. East Lansing resident Jeff Hudgins spoke out against the financial aspect of the requirements, saying

laws are severe for getting caught with marijuana would be encouraged to talk with an MSU representative about the risks and consequences of any repeated decisions, Shafer said.

Chamberlain said there is a 24-hour emergency line that is answered by a cadet and transferred to the appropriate people to handle the situation. The students are given information through inperson and online sessions about how to stay safe abroad, he said.

If a student commits a serious crime on study abroad, Shafer said his office is sent the case to properly discipline the student.

“They reserve the serious cases to be sent to us, (and) most of them are health and safety,” Shafer said. “The well-being of students represent the university very well.”

Shafer said the consequences range from a warning to a permanent dismissal of the student from the university, but this is done on extremely rare cases.

“Most students know they made a mistake and are willing to make amends,” Shafer said.

the total cost of improvements under the former amendment would be more than $5,000 for landlords at a minimum, and likely would be more than $6,000.

Hudgins is the owner of Hudgins Realty, which rents houses and apartments in the area, and he said the ordinance as a whole was not objectionable, but the specific provisions for landscaping were “expensive, onerous and wrong.”

East Lansing-area landlord Matt Hagan, agent at Hagan Realty, said there were safety concerns in the provision as well. He said the provision is worded such that properties with driveways would be required to put up either fences or greenery along the entire length of the driveway, which would impair sight lines for drivers backing out of their driveways and could pose dangers to pedestrians.

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East Lansing Engineering Administrator Bob Scheuerman said to help students, Kalamazoo Street, which will be fully closed on May 6, currently is closed from University Village Apartments to Clippert Street.

“We are keeping it open until after graduation so it doesn’t impact students as much,” Scheuerman said. “When it is closed, there will be posted detours on the freeway and in the surrounding area to tell people to get off at Trowbridge.”

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tion, Zelt said Infrastructure Plannning and Facilities will do all it can to help those studying for finals and families coming for graduation.

“We are very aware of exam week, graduation and move out,” Zelt said. “Project representatives from Infrastructure Planning and Facilities will work with contractors to work out schedules.”

Part of working with the contractors will be to bring the noise down to a minimum and open up any lanes that could help the flow of traffic, Zelt said.

“The goal is to be as minimally disruptive as possible,” Zelt said.

“We ask everyone for patience and we know it’s frustrating, but there is a reason behind this and an end in sight.”

Students can find detours and updates about the construction through MSU’s construction website — http://construction. msu.edu/.

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East Lansing resident Philip Lee, 5, goes down the slide Wednesday, at The Peoples Church of East Lansing. Lee is a student at the nationally accredited Peoples Church Preschool.

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Man’s best friend could become a regular dinner guest at some East Lansing restaurant patios if a new bill receives the state Legislators.

M ic h ig a n l aw m a ke r s this week discussed a bill to allow restaurant customers to bring dogs to outdoor dining areas, as long as the dog will not create a health risk or hazard.

The bill, which was introduced by fi ve Republican state representatives, still grants a local unit of government, such as a city council, the right to adopt an ordinance more restrictive on permitting dogs in outdoor eating areas.

Throughout the Mitten’s months of nice weather, Spartans utilize outdoor seating at local East Lan-

sing restaurants, such as The Peanut Barrel Restaurant.

Manager Meghan Comer said Peanut Barrel already has a policy against them.

“We don’t allow (dogs) on our patio only because (the owner) has had bad experience with dogs digging up his flowers,” she said, adding the restaurant does permit seeingeye dogs in and outside of the restaurant.

Animal science senior Kelly Simons, president of MSU’s Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, said the bill could bring East Lansing restaurants more business from people who walk their dogs and want to stop for a bite to eat.

“I don’t think there’s much of a sanitary issue,” she said.

“People have pets in their house and they eat there.”

Karina MacIntosh, owner of The Classy Canine Professional Dog Grooming Salon said although bringing a dog along to a restaurant could

keep them from being cooped up in a overheated car during the summer, pet owners should understand not everyone loves dogs.

“It comes down to the owner being responsible enough,” said MacIntosh, owner of a retriever mix named Chomsky. “They need to make sure that their pets are well behaved, and that could be harder to enforce.”

Simons said this bill could be a way for those apprehensive about dogs to become more comfortable and familiar with certain types of “villainized” breeds, such as pit bulls.

Although the city of East Lansing has not listed an ordinance against allowing dogs on restaurant patios in its code of ordinances, it does have rules restricting owners from entering most public property areas without holding the dog on a leash.

The bill is under discussion in the House tourism committee.

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Martinak re-elected for 2nd term as ASMSU president

By RuAnne Walworth walwor12@msu.edu THE STATE NEWS ■■

Wednesday night, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, elected current ASMSU President Evan Martinak for a second term next year with a second year in mind to improve future projects.

“I am running for re-election because there is so much more to do,” Martinak said. “A second term will give me the opportunity to move forward and finish the long-term projects we’ve created.”

As of press time, the general assembly had elected Martinak president, but vice president positions had not been

determined.

During his speech to the general assembly, Martinak said he wants to see more student involvement in the following academic year.

To improve student awareness of ASMSU, the organization hosted a $25,500 spring carnival and Ne-Yo concert, however neither worked out as planned — the spring carnival had a low turnout and the Ne-Yo concert was cancelled because of low ticket sales.

ASMSU also is battling with the university to remain independent and keep funds in an off-campus account. However, the university will withhold all student tax funding until the organization puts its funds in

the hands of the MSU financial system.

Martinak said he is not letting recent issues hold ASMSU hostage. Instead he views them as a learning experience and continues to hold high hopes for the upcoming year, he said in his speech.

“Let’s recommit to our core values of community service, and scholarship and collectively strive to better ourselves and the undergraduate experience at Michigan State,” Martinak said.

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Current ASMSU president and international relations junior Evan Martinak applauds for a new inductee during the officer election meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in the Student Services Building.

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s a placekicker, Alan Gendreau isn’t accustomed to being the center of attention — but all that seems likely to change during the course of the next two days.

Starting Thursday, Gendreau, the former Middle Tennessee State kicker and Sun Belt Conference’s leading scorer, has the chance to do something unique from the rest of his peers — become the first openly gay male in a major American team sport.

— Isabella Shaya, State News reporter and friends since he was 15 years old.

In the world of professional sports, these qualities make him an outsider — but potentially the perfect spokesperson to further his cause. Throughout his entire career, Gendreau has been up front about his sexuality — not out of publicity, but out of pride.

Instead of shielding his true self from his coaches, teammates or the national media, he has stayed true to himself. For people of all ages, his openness has served as defining proof that sexual orientation has made him no less able nor qualified to perform on a professional scale.

These qualities make him different, but that’s exactly what professional sports needs.

Despite not discriminating against any particular group, the fear gay athletes have to be open about their sexuality is apparent. Whether out of a fear of losing their job or being shunned, the notion of being a gay athlete has become a sort of untouchable topic players would prefer not to discuss.

At a time when the topic of gay athletes in professional sports has gained national attention, Gendreau is somewhat in uncharted waters. Despite reports in recent weeks that as many as four NFL players are prepared to publicly proclaim their homosexuality, none have yet to come forward.

The remoteness of the former Middle Tennessee State star’s situation has gained him notoriety from sports fans off the field, but his athletic prowess has spoken for itself.

According to reports from Outsports, the New York Jets are one of the teams expected to give Gendreau a tryout or add him to their roster using one of their draft picks.

But as groundbreaking as this could be for professional sports, the apparent sincerity of the kicker’s character makes his story something inspiring and worth cheering for.

In both sports and his personal life, Gendreau has been somewhat of an outcast.

Instead of adhering to the stereotypical image of an ordinary NFL prospect, Gendreau has been described as having an easygoing demeanor. In interviews, he’s been open about his deep religious faith and the fact he’s been openly gay to family

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It’s an unfortunate parameter scourging professional sports and a prejudice afflicting basic civil rights, but Gendreau has the potential to deliver change.

If drafted, Gendreau would be a reminder to everyone — gay or straight — you can achieve any goal you set your mind toward. He would serve as a progressive step toward universal acceptance in professional sports and reveal a new level of openness existent in the NFL. Gendreau’s road to NFL success is just beginning and one likely to be a long and uphill journey.

But if a day comes when he is referred to solely for his skill and not his sexual orientation, his legacy will open the door to millions.

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Growing up, my father owned offices in the The Fisher Building and my parents were frequent patrons of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Opera House, which I often attended with them.

These buildings, along with the sports stadiums and skyline were all just “Downtown” to me.

In reality, Detroit is 138-square In large part, our sense of com- miles — within which San Franmunity is defined by geograph- cisco, Boston and Manhattan all could fit with room to ic circumstances. It plays a big role in GUEST COLUMNIST spare. The city is composed of dozens of determining numerhistoric districts and ous things, from our neighborhoods, and I lifestyles to the teams had only ever seen a we root for. fraction of them.

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Detroit looked like a Like the vast majoriSIMON SCHUSTER war zone — a ruin of a ty of metro Detroit’s schust61@msu.edu bygone era, and I had suburbanites, when seen the books of soabroad and asked where I was from, I’d simply called “ruin porn” that were making photographers rich. reply: “I’m from Detroit.”

This brief exchange at summer It shortened my answer and besides, as far as I knew, if you camp, while insignificant at the lived anywhere within the tri- time, sparked in me a curiosity county area, you were consid- to better learn the city I claimed to belong to. ered a Detroiter.

Throughout high school, I volI never questioned this association until one day at summer unteered with a local nonprofit, camp, when an acquaintance Summer In The City.

Painting murals, mentoring casually asked me where I was kids and gardening in the city from.

I replied carelessly, barely even exposed me to an enormous swath of the city I nevconsidering the er k new existanswer until he ed: North Corkreplied, “Oh real- “I had seen the town, Linwood, ly, me too. What national news Woodbridge, part?”

Mexicantown, It dawned on specials on the Brightmoor, Del me he actually city. They told me R ay a nd West lived in Detroit, Village, among a nd I h ad no Detroit looked like many others. answer for him. I a war zone — a Now when I stammered back, see fellow sub“Sorry. Not actu- ruin of a bygone urbanites walkal Detroit, I live era, and I had ing around with in Troy.” seen the books of stickers, clothA lt hough we ing and all other claimed to hail so-called ‘ruin porn’ sorts of merchanf rom t he same that were making dise emblazoned c it y, i n m a n y with slogans like ways, we were photographers rich.”

“Detroit Hustles worlds apar t.

Harder,” “Made A lt hough fewIn Detroit,” or “I er than 10 miles separated our cities, Troy was Am Detroit,” I have to resist the the 19th-safest city in the nation urge to question whether these — Detroit was the third-most people are, in fact, the city of Detroit. dangerous.

Although it’s hard to deny the Living in Troy since kindergarten, I had only seen a police car in appeal of a city uniting a large my neighborhood once or twice. number of people, I’ve also My parents never had to worry learned the importance of investfor my safety as my friends and I ing yourself in the community you claim to be a part of. roamed our subdivision.

This year will be my fourth If I didn’t come back within an hour or two, they’d simply call up with Summer In The City. As the one of the neighbors to find out organization’s media coordinator, I’ll be living and working from its where we had all gone.

This was a reality of my youth headquarters in Mexicantown.

Summer In The City enfranI had always taken for granted.

On top of that, to my embarrass- chised me in Detroit’s future, and ment, I didn’t even know Detroit I can’t wait to be able to call the city my home. had different parts. ow does where we’re from shape our identity? We certainly like to express that association to emphasize community and belonging; every piece of MSU clothing you will see today is a perfect example of that.

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When the 2008 economic crisis sent Michigan spiralling downward toward a of recession, the state’s tourism industry faced a few rocky years.

But thanks to a steadying economy and gas prices, warm and dry fall and summer months, increasing consumer confi dence and help from the Pure Michigan national marketing campaign, travel and tourism spending in Michigan has continued to rebound and increased in 2012.

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while also forecasting what the state could expect in 2013.

There weren’t any significant regressions in Michigan’s tourism in 2012, Nicholls said.

McCole said he forecasts Michigan’s tourism spending to increase by 5.5 percent in 2013, with the volume of travelers increasing by 3 percent.

According to tourism trends, he forecasts areas in southwest Michigan, such as Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, and Petoskey and Traverse City in the northern Lower Peninsula to be some of the tourism hot spots this year.

He said the buzz about Michigan’s beer, wine and food

ed to continue throughout 2013.

According to the recently released 2013 Michigan Tourism Outlook report, tourism spending increased about 6 percent, total hotel occupancy increased by 3 percent and destinations including the National Parks and the Henry Ford Museum experienced large visitor increases in 2012.

The report was compiled by Sarah Nicholls, an associate professor in the Department of Geography, and tourism assistant professor Dan McCole. It analyzes Michigan’s tourism spending, hot spots and areas of growth in 2012,

4 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 5 Fort Mackinac

industries is expected draw travelers to some to those areas.

“There are always risks.

T he sequestration — that could damage the economy and send us back into recession, and if that were to happen, then maybe (what) we forecasted wouldn’t pan out,” he said. “But 5.5 percent (in spending) is pretty good, mostly because Michigan is growing as a tourism destination.”

Nicholls said the Pure Michigan campaign has reached people across the countr y and world and has helped draw them to the Great Lakes State.

The report is evidence Michigan is one of the top up-andcoming states in the country to visit, Nicholls said.

“More people are aware of Michigan as a tourism destination,” she said. “The people who are coming and are having a good experience, they are going back home and sharing the good news ab out t h i s u nd i s c ove r e d state.”

The idea of discovering what Michigan offers is exactly what Grand Ledge native Josh Davis, a natural resource recreation and tourism senior, did when he came to MSU and realized the unique characteristics of

Lansing. He wants to work in the tourism industry and help “get the word out” about his state.

“I think there are innumerable towns in the state that encompass the Pure Michigan concept,” he said. “It’s not just about being up north — it ’s about f riendliness, nature and having a great experience while you are here.”

When he takes an internship in Holland, Mich., Davis said he plans on taking a weekend trip this summer to Charlevoix — one of his favorite Michigan destinations — and relax by its glistening lakeshore.

1 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Glen Arbor was named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America in a 2011 contest — which caused a 14 percent visitation increase in 2012, McCole and Nicholls said.

4 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising saw a visitation increase of 6 percent in 2012. Nicholls said Michigan’s national parks exceeded the country’s average national park attendance, which was 1 percent in 2012.

5 Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island saw a 2 percent visitation increase in 2012. Nicholls said last year was a good year for the entire “bridge area,” including Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.

2 The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn saw a 25 percent visitation increase.

McCole and Nicholls said the museum’s centennial Titanic exhibit, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, was a big draw in 2012.

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Sources: McCole and Nicholls and the 2013 Michigan Tourism Outlook report

3 Attendance at Comerica Park in Detroit increased by 6 percent in 2012.

McCole said it is tough to predict attendance for 2013, which depends on how well the Tigers perform.

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MSU student talks of ‘American After 22 year hiatus, MSU Idol’ audition, Lansing theater professor shows off art

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An auditionee for season 11 of “American Idol” back in 2011, English junior Adam Woolsey tries not to brag about the experience.

“When I go to auditions, I don’t want that to necessarily be the only reason why I get cast,” Woolsey said. “It’s certainly a good conversation piece, or a testament to my talent, I suppose.”

But when Gary Mitchell, producer of Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre show, “My Favorite Year,” cast Woolsey in the lead role for the production, he said he wasn’t aware of the audition.

“It was only later that I found out that he auditioned for ‘American Idol,’ so that was just a topper for me,” Mitchell said. “He’s been a real asset.”

“My Favorite Year,” which runs from May 30 to June 2 and from June 6-9, is a story about 1950s television. Lead character Benjy Stone, played by Woolsey, is a writer on King Kaiser Comedy Cavalcade Show. Stone is tasked with taking care of veteran actor Alan Swann, who is making an appearance on the variety show.

Woolsey’s career in musical theater didn’t start with “American Idol.” He’s been interested in it since he was young, and moved to New York shortly after his high school graduation to pursue a professional career.

“It was a phenomenal experience and a great opportunity to perfect what I had been working on, as far as talent,” he said.

His “American Idol” stint was not purposeful. An American Idol competition was being held at Walt Disney World in Orlan-

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English junior Adam Woolsey tosses a sword to a partner during rehearsal Wednesday at the Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, in Lansing. Woolsey auditioned for “American Idol” and will be performing in the play “My Favorite Year” starting May 30 at the Riverwalk Theatre.

“It was a phenomenal experience and a great opportunity to perfect what I had been working on...”

Adam Woolsey, English junior

do, Fla., the same time he went to the theme park with his family. His younger sister dared him to audition.

“It’s a mock audition process where people can go and actually perform for producers for “American Idol,” and then they participate in shows that are attended by parkgoers in an exact replica of Nokia Theater (L.A. Live) in Hollywood,” Woolsey said.

Woolsey ended up winning the competition, allowing him to audition in front of Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez in Galveston, Texas.

“I had an awesome experience,” Woolsey said.

“Unfortunately I was eliminated the week prior to Hollywood

Week, but it was an absolute blast, something that I never could have imagined.”

Woolsey said his “American Idol” experience holds well for his future plans, which currently include moving back to New York to continue his musical theater career.

“My Favorite Year” director Dan Pappas said Woolsey blew away his audition for the production.

“He came in prepared, he has an extremely powerful presence on stage and his voice quality was outstanding,” Pappas.

“He matched with the character that we were trying to cast.”

When it comes to sharing his artwork, MSU professor Karl Gude never has been a fan of the gallery process.

“You make a painting that takes you, say, 30 hours, almost a full work week, put it in a gallery, and PHOTOS COURTESY OF K ARL GUDE someone says, MSU professor Karl Gude’s painting of nature scenery. Gude will unveil 30 of ‘That should sell his paintings 4:30 p.m. today at Nisbet Building. for about 600 bucks,’” Gude said. “They keep 40-60 percent of the profit from that painting, that leaves you with 200 bucks … So you walk away with basically peanuts for all that work.”

After 22 years without showing his work in a gallery, MSU’s graphics editor-in-residence decided to take his life-sized paintings out of hiding and display them in MSUglobal’s innovative space at the Nisbet Building. His exhibition, which will include about 30 paintings, will kick off at 4:30 today.

Chris Geith, MSUglobal’s executive director and a good friend of Gude’s, approached him with the idea after a painting project the two shared at the MSU Student Organic Farm.

“We showed up one morning at 7:30, it was a gorgeous day (with) all this greenery and the smell of pig dung, and it was like, what an amazing day,” Gude said. “(Geith is) really an interesting person and an amazing artist in her own right, so they just rede- Gude will unveil 30 paintings, including this painting of a girl signed this gallery space.” taking a nap in a car. Many of his paintings are life-sized, taking Gude said he and his wife 30 hours to finish. have been considering moving to a smaller home, leaving with the augmented reali“I’m not really a less room to display his work, ty concept for a long time,” painter, I’m just a so he agreed to take part.

Muhammad said. dude who likes to “I paint some really big “It adds to the overall expepaintings, and they won’t fit,” paint once in a while.” rience of discovery, to be able he said. “So my wife and I to have the artist tell you why Karl Gude, MSU professor had a really long talk, and I he chose these colors or what really like and respect Chris inspired him to do this part Geith, and she’s got this new of the painting or piece. Karl gallery space, so for the first Gude has some very interestfine art side of Karl’s talent.” time in 22 years I was talking stories … That concept The exhibition also will ed into taking my stuff out.” incorporate Layar, an app avail- adds depth to the painting.”

Since he is known mostIn the end, Gude does able on iPhones and Androids ly for his infographics work at not see himself as an expert that creates virtual counterNewsweek magazine, as well parts of real-life events through painter, but an artist exploras his cartooning skills, Geith ing outside the realm where audio and video components. said the exhibition will show a he is most comfortable.

Rashad Muhammad, MSUgnew side of Gude’s creativity.

“I’m not really a painter, I’m lobal’s instructional technolo“Not a lot of people have seen gist, said viewers who use the just a dude who likes to paint Karl’s paintings,” Geith said. once in a while,” he said. app will be able to listen to “People know his infograph“If I see something interestaudio of Gude telling the stoics and talent from that area, ing and I wanna capture that, ries behind each painting. we haven’t seen more of the it’s some sort of a challenge.”

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MSU builds momentum before tournament

ne of the proudest moments of Jeff Holm’s life came at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.

By Zach Smith

Following an MSU baseball team victory over Northwestern, Holm was part of a massive dogpile of his teammates and closest friends, celebrating the first Big Ten championship for the program since 1979.

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As the MSU women’s tennis team traveled to Bloomington, Ind., yesterday for today’s Big Ten Championships, Simone Jardim knew things could be worse — it could be snowing.

The head coach of the Spartans (11-15 overall, 1-10 Big Ten), who have won just four Big Ten meets in the last five seasons, said this season is different.

Since MSU’s close, 4-3, loss to Iowa on April 13, they’ve played well against eventual co-Big Ten Champions No. 16 Nebraska, beat Ohio State, 5-2, on senior day, and narrowly lost to Penn State, 4-3, in the regular season finale. “That (momentum) is a good thing for us,� Jardim said. “(It) definitely would have been nice to have better results earlier in Big Ten play for sure, but what other better time to peak than at the end of the season.�

She said while other teams might be tired and beat up from a long season, MSU’s squad is healthy and ready to go.

Junior Marina Bohrer spent

The State News caught up with Holm to discuss his time at MSU, the life of a professional baseball player and his recent successes with the Whitecaps. – Dillon Davis, The State News State News: You’ve been having a pretty phenomenal season with the Whitecaps. Can you talk about how you’ve been able to be so successful so far?

Jeff Holm: “I worked a lot with my hitting coach and manager in spring training. I worked on some stuff and I’ve listened to (the manager) and he’s been right so far.

I’ve been able to put together some quality at-bats.�

SN: After being a first baseman in college, you were drafted as an outfielder. How has that transition been, and what’s been the biggest thing you’ve learned in switching positions?

JH: “Well I’ve played left (field), right (field) and first base this year so I’m moving around, which is fun. It’s nice to mix up scenery once in a while. You know, everywhere I’ve been — Michigan State, everywhere in the Tigers’ organization — I’ve had fantastic coaches and they’re patient with me and I like working with them. I take a lot away from them.�

SN: A few guys from the 2011 MSU Big Ten championship team have retired from baseball, namely Brandon Eckerle and Kurt Wunderlich. What’s your relationship with these guys now, and how often are you in contact with one another?

JH: “Brandon’s getting married soon and he’s in law school so he’s got quite a bit on his plate now. It’s good to keep up with him. I haven’t talked to Kurt in a while, but he’s smart and I’m sure he’s doing great things right now. I check in every weekend series for Michigan State and I’ve always really enjoyed checking up on guys I played with and I try to stay in touch with them because baseball makes a family and lifelong friends.�

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every match this season at No. 1 singles, and finished the season 18-12.

She said the team needs to ride the wave of success they had during the past few matches into the Big Ten Championships. “We’re expecting to compete as well (as we did) in the last two matches,� Bohrer said. “We got a win against Ohio State, so we’re hoping that the energy and the fight will be the same.�

The tournament begins at 10 a.m. today with four matches and concludes with the championship match at noon Sunday.

Senior Nicole Herzog jumped between Nos. 4, 5 and 6 singles in the regular season, but has been solid with her doubles partner, senior Michaela Silesova.

She said she has no expectations for the tournament, but anticipates MSU will put up the good fight she know’s they’re capable of. “The results we’ve been having individually, we can bring them together as a team,� Herzog said. “Without having much expectations, that can be an advantage to us.�

No. 12 seed MSU will take on

No. 5 seed Illinois at 10 a.m., with the winner taking on No. 4 Purdue at 10 a.m. Friday.

The Spartans lost, 6-1, to the Fighting Illini in Champaign, Ill., on April 7.

Jardim said MSU has an advantage as the underdog because Illinois will be preparing for Purdue without giving MSU much of a thought. “Were going into this with nothing to lose and everything to gain,� she said. “We definitely know their players and know what we’ve gotta do to beat them.�

Ellis III signed with MSU on Wednesday afternoon.

Ellis, originally a Minnesota recruit before Tubby Smith was fired earlier this month, is the second recruit for the 2013 class, with the other being 6-foot-9 power forward Gavin Schilling. The two previously were high school teammates at Chicago De La

Salle in the 2011-12 season, before Schilling transferred to basketball powerhouse Findlay Prep (Nev).

The Ellis signing adds more offense for the Spartans, as he shot 40 percent from behind the 3-point arc the last two seasons, according to head coach Tom Izzo. Last season, only sophomore

guard Travis Trice and freshman guard Gary Harris shot above 40 percent from 3-point land.

Ellis averaged 20 points, six rebounds and four assists during his senior year.

This signing also makes Ellis the ninth guard listed for next year’s roster.

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BE A part of the energy in EL. El Azteco East,now hiring for the roof. All positions avail. Positions are filling fast so apply today. 225 Ann St. 517.351.9111 stop in or email Johnny at Johnny@ elazteco.net for app.

CLARA’S RESTAURANT is now hiring. Apply in person M-Th btwn 2-4. 637 E. Michigan Avenue.

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

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GENERAL LABORER for local construction company. Email office@ ebhandyman.com HASLETT FAMILY seeking special ed/ed student to be a summer mentor for a 14 year old female w/ mild CP. Needs own reliable transportation, room + board included. Evenings and weekends free. Email resumes w/ contact info to gomayes@sbcglobal. net by 5/10/13.

HEADED BACK to Gross Pointe area this summer? Want to work outside? We are looking for student painters. 40 hrs/ week $8.50/hr. Bonus based on work completed. Email William to apply at willcall@umich. edu HIRING SERVERS/ cooks at Reno’s East Sports Bar. Apply in person, 1310 Abbot Road.

PET CARE looking for hardworking individual P/T days and wknds.

Animal exp preferred.

Resume to Melissa @ PO Box 277 Haslett 48840.

SALES ASSOCIATE part time positions open at MetroPCS Lansing Store. We will rely on you to identify customer’s needs and provide info about the benefits of our services to meet those needs. Our ideal candidates will have High School diploma or GED and 1 year retail sales or customer service experience in the wireless telecommunications industry is preferred. Please apply online: www.qhire. net/142604. EOE SUMMER WORK $14.50 base-appt. Customer sales & service. No experience necessary, we train. Apply now, start after finals. Call 517-3331700 or apply at www. summerbreakwork.com

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Apts. For Rent 1 BDRM $675. Lic 2.

Avail May/Aug. Heat + water included. Walking distance to MSU. 517712-6918 1, 2, 3 & 4 BDRM Exciting Developments! Superb Service! Great Locations - be a PART of CAMPUS, not apart from it! www. cronmgt.com or 3511177.

127 CENTER St. Subleasing May-Aug. 2 min. walk to MSU. Laundry, parking included. 575/ mo. 2 br avail. call 5864385045.

128 COLLINGWOOD New! Few remaining, upscale 4 bdrm apt, granite, washer/dryer, d/w, central air, leather furn, pkg on-site! www.cronmgt. com or 351-1177.

2 AND 3 bedroom apt and townhomes avail for June, July and August.

Some styles already sold out. Huge living areas.

Private entrances. 24 hr fitness center and business center. Tanning, covered parking, pool, hot tub and more. Call today 888-653-5449.

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 4 BEDROOM for Fall!

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

ABBOTT POINTE - Large 2 bdrm apts for Fall 2013! Best deal in East Lansing. Remodeled kitchens, free heat, fitness center, cats + dogs welcome. Call 507-3267.

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

LEASE NOW for Fall 2013. Get more of what you want! 1, 2, 3 + 4 bedroom apts and townhomes. New kitchens + baths. The CATA bus takes you right to LCC + MSU. Plenty of parking.

517-507-4172. College Towne Apartments.

LIVE ABOVE Potbelly 1 bdrm apts. Free heat. www.msupotbellyapartments.com (248) 3244922 NEWER 3 bdrm, 2bath apts. Beautiful large kitchens. Full size washers/dryers in each home!

3 parking spaces. Now offering individual leases!

Call us at The Hamptons 517-489-3160 or visit our website dtnmgt.com NOW LEASING 1 bedroom apartments and studios for 2013-14.

Contact CRMC at 517337-7577. www.crmc1. com THE OAKS. Right next to MSU. 2 bdrms avail Fall 2013! Furnished living room, Remodeled kitchens, and parking!

Workout 24/7 at our fitness center! Enjoy the pool, ent room, picnic area, volleyball court, free dvd rental, premium high speed internet and video services available. Call today 517308-0422.

Duplex/Rent 2-3 PERSON house available 595 Spartan Ave. this summer. 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, kitchen. 1 yr available for $1,100 for unit. Call/text Peter Tepler 517-9447800 for info.

4-6 PERSON house available this summer 595/597 Spartan Ave. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms. 1 yr lease available for $2200.00.

Call/text Peter Tepler at 517-944-7800. peter. tepler@gmail.com

Houses/Rent 111 OAK HILL. 2 bdrm.

Lic. 2. No pets. 3328600 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 ABOVE AVERAGE 613 Lexington Lic. 4, Eamon Kelly 714.654.2701 or enkellyjr@gmail.com

LARGE UPDATED 4 bdrm near Sparrow Hospital.

Avail May. Boydrentals. com 517.896.2247 MSU/ SPARROW near.

Lovely 2 bdrm. 314 S. Howard. $750 + utils.

Avail Aug. Call 517-3495827.

REDUCED PRICE $440 each. 1230 Lilac. Lic 5.

Aug ‘13. Near Breslin, w/d. 927-1338

Subleases $600 NEGOT. at E. Knolls on Oak-Ridge. 2 Br, May-July. 420-4308 or noritachica59@yahoo. com

Misc. For Sale MENS SUITS 38 trim-cut, name brands only $49.

Kellie’s next Meijer in Okemos. 574-4523

Services STORAGE SPECIALSave 25% on 4 month rental- Don’t haul it- store it. Call 517-886-4556

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