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CRIME

POLICE INVESTIGATING MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULTS The East Lansing Police Department currently is investigating two sexual assaults and one attempted sexual assault that occurred in East Lansing.

All three victims were MSU students.

The most recent case happened on May 16 outside Abbott Pointe Apartments, 204 E. Pointe Lane. It happened at approximately 8 p.m. in the parking lot. The suspect dragged the victim behind a dumpster where he physically and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect was described as a white male with an average build and about 5’5”-5’10” in height.

ELPD originally believed the suspect’s shoes were bright green, but they now believe his shoes were gray.

The suspect also was reported to be wearing a faded red or pink shirt and PHOTOS BY JUSTIN WAN/THE STATE NEWS

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Holland, Mich., resident Laura Lurin, left, shares a moment with her sister, East Lansing resident Linda Grua, as they shop for art at the East Lansing Art Festival on Sunday. This was the 50th anniversary of the festival, with 170 artists participating in the two-day event.

50 years of art

CONSTRUCTION

By Ariel Ellis

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A cherished summer tradition celebrates its 50th anniversary

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s live eclectic music blared in the streets of East Lansing, spectators gathered to view a variety of fine arts, crafts and music from artists and musicians — locally based and from across the nation.

Lansing resident Camila Hernandez, 9, walks with her newly acquired toy, Saturday at the East Lansing Art Festival.

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the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.

“More people joined us as we started the ride, (which) was from campus to (the) state Capitol, and we rode in silence,” Potter said.

“It was somber and powerful, yet emotional.”

Bike to Work Week was this past week with last Friday designated as Bike to Work Day. Education Coordinator Lauren Olson said MSU Bikes and the Office of Campus Sustainability held the first Bicycle to Work Breakfast this year, honoring MSU students, faculty and staff who bicycled to work with a free meal at Brody Square.

Olson said that efforts were being made to ensure people could commute easily on campus despite road construction projects.

The students have spoken at MSU — they want more space for registered student organizations, or RSOs, and a multicultural center.

They are going to get it at the newly renovated Union, which is set to be completed by the beginning of the fall semester.

“We want to make the Union into a vibrant place for students,” Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises Vennie Gore said.

“Ultimately, we want to build a better community for students.”

The current building was constructed in 1925, and Gore said, “It is time to update it to accommodate current students’ needs.”

The Union already has Doug seen many Murdoch, Operations changes, Manager w it h t he main floor and food court area being renovated last year and reopened in January. The second phase of the renovations began this spring and will continue into the summer.

“It will be new and inviting to the students, but (it) will remain historically accurate,” Operations Manager Doug Murdoch said.

The MSU Board of Trustees approved a $13 million bud-

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Musicians such as Flatfoot, Big Willy and Kelsey Rottiers and The Rising Tide took the stage as the East Lansing Art Festival, or ELAF, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

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To see a video of a street performer at the festival, scan this QR code with a smart phone or visit us online at statenews.com/multimedia.

East Lansing resident Diane Castle looks at art Sunday at the East Lansing Art Festival.

MSU Bikes Service Center employee Bruce Ngo works on a bike Thursday.

May is National Bike Month.

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Union will undergo more renovations before 2013 fall semester

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MSU hosts events in honor of Bike Month

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Michigan has been ranked the 12th-most bicycle friendly state by the League of American Bicyclists, and with May being National Bike Month, several events were dedicated to commemorate the occasion on campus.

More than 150 people attended the Greater Lansing Ride of Silence, a bike ride that started at Wells Hall and ended at the Capitol in Lansing. The ride was held in honor and remembrance of the bicyclists who were injured in road accidents, and drew students and a number of police officers.

Manager of MSU Bikes Service Center Tim Potter said the event gained attendance of police officers from MSU police, LCC police, Lansing Police Department and

“ “It will be new and inviting to students, but (it) will remain historically accurate.”

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He quickly followed up with an eye-opening performance on Saturday Night Live. In addition to “New Slave,� he unveiled his primal scream-filled, rock-inspired “Black Skinhead� in front of a screen that rapidly displayed images of price discounts, and occasionally lingered on a message that read “Not for sale.�

Does Kanye have an agenda? Duh. A minor outrage rose when it was revealed that his new album, dropping June 18, will be titled “Yeezus.�

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Coincidentally, graduate student Kevin Fleury and his biking partner, MSU alumna Emily Lawler, started an approximately 260-mile bike trip to Alpena, Mich., from East Lansing this month.

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get for the Union’s renovations in December 2012, which aim to bring students back to campus and to make the building more student-oriented. “There will be more study space and more services for students on and off campus,� said Cathy Fitzpatrick, interim manager of the University Activities Board, or UAB. This summer, the lower levels and second floor will be renovated, with the finishing touches being put on in the fall. Everything is on schedule and within budget, Murdoch said.

The parlor rooms on the second floor will be changed into a multicultural center and the North Campus Engagement Center will replace the Green and Gold rooms; however, the ballrooms will remain for meetings and conferences.

The engagement center will have all the same elements of other engagement centers across campus, with the exception of a health care clinic, Gore said.

The billiards area, barber shops and computer lab will be removed, and in their place will be men’s, women’s and family restrooms, classrooms, open computer kiosks and a Room for Engaged and Active Learning, or REAL.

McDonel Hall already has two REAL classrooms, which “are specifically designed to enable lively interaction, enhanced learning and increased faculty and student engagement,� according to MSU’s Information Technology website.

The site of the Heritage CafĂŠ will be converted into a programming area for the UAB and also will have a resource center where students can print materials such as fliers and banners, as well as a media center where students can check out video equipment. The resource and media centers will be open to all students and RSOs, Fitzpatrick said.

Additional space for study rooms and computers will be placed throughout the second and lower levels to compensate for the removal of the computer lab. There will be rooms that will be available for tutoring or to be checked out by RSOs and other students, Fitzpatrick said.

With the new renovations, the Union “will be a place for RSOs to get together and meet where resources will be available to them,� Gore said.

With the exception of the REAL classroom, the Union will be fully functional in the fall when students return. The REAL classroom will need time to have the system set up and ready for spring, Murdoch said. “The Union will be more student-focused, more of a student hub or center,� Fitzpatrick said. “It will be a spot all students need to check out when they come back in the fall.�

ASSAULTS

Two sexual assaults and one attempted assault under investigation FROM PAGE ONE

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Two similar cases occurred this past April, the first one being on Coolidge Road, located south of Lake Lansing Road. This case took place at around midnight on April 20. The victim was dragged to a secluded area and

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was physically and sexually assaulted.

The third incident being investigated took place on April 26 at about 3 a.m. in the 300 block of Charles Street.

The victim also was dragged to a secluded area where she was physically assaulted and an attempted sexual assault occurred.

Anyone with information related to the cases has been asked to contact East Lansing Police Department Officer Chris Shadduck at 517-3196842.

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MICH.’S BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HIGHEST IN NATION

By Derek Kim

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Michigan has the highest African American unemployment rate in the nation according to a recent study by the Economic Policy Institute.

The unemployment rate for African Americans, 18.7 percent, is 4.7 percentage points

higher than the national rate of 14 percent.

In the report, Director of the Economic Analysis and Research Network Douglas Hall and Policy Analyst Mary Gable compared the fluctuation of the national and statewide unemployment rate of all races in the five years after the 2008 recession.

MSU economics professor Charles Ballard said Michigan

has some particular difficulties that have adverse effects on African Americans.

He said many black Michiganians were laid off in the manufacturing and auto industry sector and a large fraction of the black population reside in urban areas that struggle with racial segregation and economic isolation.

“The situation has improved somewhat in the three years

since things bottomed out, but not enough to undo the damage,” Ballard said. “By some measures, the Detroit metropolitan area is the most racially segregated metropolitan area in the United States.”

He also said those with the lowest levels of education are the groups with the highest rates of unemployment.

However, Michigan League for

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Public Policy Communications Director Judy Putnam said Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to establish a mass transit system in southeast Michigan presents a viable solution to the state’s economic woes.

“We don’t have a way to connect the people in the city to where jobs are in the suburbs,” Putnam said. “(This) is a huge barrier in Michigan. If you don’t

have a car, you are just out of luck when searching for a job.”

While finance junior Devin Petricca plans to stay in the state after graduation, he said the state is neglecting the real issue by only establishing a transit system. “(The state) needs to do a better job with public education and making the job market better,” Petricca said.

H E A LT H

Local dogs raise the woof at fundraiser Melanoma easily prevented

by taking simple precautions

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Lansing resident Becky Hall offers water to Titan, a two-yearold Great Dane, after the Woofer Walk on Saturday behind the rock on Farm Lane.

MSU students and local residents raise $18,000 at Woofer Walk charity event

By Holly Baranowski

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On Saturday morning, dogs, puppies and their owners all gathered at the rock on Farm Lane to raise money for the Animal Cruelty Fund at the fourth annual Woofer Walk.

One of these dog owners, Sarah Cain, decided to help support the Ingham County Animal Shelter by bringing her dog and joining the walk.

“My dad does some volunteer work for the (Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter), so we just decided that it would be a good thing to support,” Cain said.

“This is the first time we’ve ever participated.”

The funds were raised for the Animal Cruelty Fund to help defer the cost of housing, medication and veterinary care for shelter animals that have been neglected or abused. In addition, the funding helps to support an animal cruelty specialist who handles animal cruelty

investigations and prosecutions in animal cruelty cases. “(This year) we’ve done a number of new things like having a new online registration and online fundraising so (people) can continue to fundraise online,” according to Sarah Gilmour, one of the coordinators of the event.

“It brings together people and their animals, the community, and hopefully it’s a fun day for everyone involved,” she continued.

Last year, the Woofer Walk raised more than $13,000, Gilmour said.

This year, the event raised more than $18,000 with about 200 people walking, according to Deb Allen, another coordinator of the fundraiser.

“More people (didn’t) walk (this year), but we had some people that really raised a lot of money,” Allen said. “The team of the Ingham County Animal Control Dog Walking Club raised almost $5,000 themselves.”

According to Allen, the topraising individual raised $1,750.

Michigan State University K-9 officer Brandon Murphy demonstrates the bite training of K-9 Wolf before the Woofer Walk on Saturday, that started behind the Rock on Farm Lane.

In addition to having a walk, there was an agility demonstration put on by the Obedience Training Club of Greater Lansing, a doggie diva fashion show and a canine demo by the MSU Police K-9 Unit.

“We’re here to support the (Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter),” MSU police Officer Adam Atkinson said.

“We bring our dogs out and give a canine demonstration … They can see our dogs, come up and

POLITICS

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State Republicans attempt to adjust image in Senate race

MSU FACULTY, STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR NATAS AWARDS

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With Republicans eying the open 2014 U.S. Senate seat, the Michigan GOP said changing tactics, pushing for a more grassroots campaign to attract voters after pointed questions about the party’s exclusivity once it failed to garner strong minority support in the 2012 presidential election.

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, — Michigan’s longest-serving senator — announced his plans to not run for re-election nearly two months ago, and both parties will fight tooth and nail for the soonto-be vacant spot.

“We build voters face-to-face,” the Michigan Republican party’s new political director, Michael Bir, said.

The delivery of the GOP message is changing to reflect that, but the message itself is the same, Bir said. It’s a more ground-level emphasis, relying on neighbors and friends telling each other about the party’s ideology.

That’s a plan somewhat mirrored by MSU’s College Republicans, with a college twist.

“I’m trying to bring the ‘party’ back into the ‘Grand Old Party,” said Will Staal, the new chair of the group.

The student organization has six new members on its board, and Staal said they’re all working to make conservative activism more fun, with plans to start

“I’m trying to bring the ‘party’ back into ‘Grand Old Party’.”

Will Staal, Chair of MSU College Republicans

meetings by chowing down on sweets and pizza, and a trip to Mackinac Island for a convention late September.

Staal calls last year’s average meeting attendance rates of 15 people “unacceptable.”

“With a university of (more than) 45,000, we should at least have 150 members,” he said.

But while the MSU and statelevel GOP both are aiming to swaddle the conservative message in shiny new clothes, the university’s party chair and vice chair stray from hardliners when it comes to changing the public’s perception.

“I think both parties are somewhat alienating people,” Staal said, adding that being against same-sex marriage and abortion won’t draw college students.

He said he thinks it’s the fiscal side of the platform that’s going to attract young voters.

“Republicanism is associated with white males who are Christian and straight, and Christians who are bible-thumpers,” said Tori Whiting, vice chair of the student group, said.

To learn more on MSU College Republicans, visit https://www. facebook.com/groups/msucrs/.

The Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, or NATAS, announced last week several MSU faculty members and students were honored with award nominations for 2012.

Faculty and staff received nominations for Emmys, and students were nominated for production and broadcast work through a number of mediums like Focal Point.

The 35th Emmy Gala announcing the winners will be held in June at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit.

For the full list of nominees, visit natasmichigan.org.

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pet our dogs, and they can actually watch.” “(Last year), everyone liked seeing the police dogs. I think we’re going to make it a tradition, so we’ll be here for years to come,” he continued.

With Melanoma diagnoses in Ingham County on the rise, and May representing National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, the Michigan Department of Community Health has released these prevention tips and warning signs issued to combat the disease.

Between 2001 and 2010, the diagnoses increased by 85.4 percent, according to Michigan Department of Community Health, or MDCH. Steven Springer, communications specialist at the MDCH, stated in an email that, according to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of melanoma in the US has been increasing for the last 30 years partly due to changes in behavior resulting in increased exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and the use of indoor tanning booths by young adult white women.

In an MDCH press release, Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical executive with the MDCH said in Michigan, he frequently sees patients with skin cancer and thinks it’s a shame because it is a largely preventable condition.

MDCH encourages Michigan residents to seek shade, especially in the middle of the day, and to protect as much skin as possible with

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clothing, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses. Sunscreen application on uncovered skin is crucial, but some ultraviolet rays will pass through sunscreen, so users still should avoid prolonged sun exposure and other sources of ultraviolet light, such as tanning beds and sun lamps.

Communication sophomore Olivia Beleck said she tans because she likes to lay out and get darker, adding indoor tanning provides relief from the Michigan winter.

Several risk factors for melanoma and other skin cancers are unprotected and excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation; pale skin; family or personal history of skin cancers; multiple or unusual moles and severe sunburns in the past.

Along with risk factors, several warning signs of melanoma and other skin cancers include: any change on your skin, especially in the size or color of a mole, growth, or spot, or a new growth; scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or a change in the way a bump or nodule looks; pigmentation spreading beyond its border, such as dark coloring that spreads past the edge of a mole or mark; and a change in sensation, such as itchiness, tenderness or pain.

Human biology sophmore Ashley Freedman tans outside frequently, but neglects wearing sunscreen.

“I’m scared it might take away from my tan,” Freedman said. “(I’ll) pay for it later.”

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he U.S. military always has taken upon itself the responsibility of protecting, not only Americans, but the entire world and making it a safer place to live.

But right now, it is the military that needs protecting … from itself.

In a survey released by the Department of Defense, it was estimated there were 26,000 cases of sexual assault in the military in 2012.

This is a 35 percent increase from the 2010

“This summer, it feels as though I am the only one who is not spending an extensive amount of time in a foreign country.

At the moment, I have friends in the midst of planning trips to travel to every place imaginable.”

— Katie Abdilla, State News reporter

report the department conducted where an esti- at its policies and Read the rest online at make some changmated 19,300 cases were reported. statenews.com/blog.

Members of the military are taught to suck es when it comes to it up, get through the pain and be tough when how sexual assault cases are taken forward, punit comes to doing its job.

And, apparently, that’s what the offi cials ishments for those convictwould like the troops to do as well when a sex- ed of a sexual assault and the chain of command when a sexuual assault occurs: be tough and suck it up.

This type of news belittles the work the al assault is reported.

The most notable number soldiers do at home a nd out of all of this is the rise from overseas.

19,300 to 26,000 cases of assault And instead of being recog- “This type of in the 2010 report to the 2012 it now after an almost 7,000-case increase in nized for the work they do and news belittles the the 2012 report. report. the sacrifi ces they make, it’s It shows the unimportance of the issue and The government said this is overshadowed by the actions work the soldiers do at home and a big deal and changes need to the lack of effort by the government to improve of others. be made so these types of cases the safety of the soldiers.

A lot of the problem lies overseas.”

It’s important to correct this problem now. don’t happen as often. with the people in charge of But if that were the case, why Every year, a new generation of soldiers is the sexual assault prevention wasn’t this made such a big deal coming through the ranks and it’s important programs, with an Army sergeant at the head of a program being investigat- when the 2010 report came out and try to reduce to teach them why this is wrong. Otherwise, they’re going to think this type of action is ed for an alleged sexual assault and other offi- the 19,300 number?

The public would like to believe the govern- acceptable. cials looking to undermine soldiers from reportAnd right now, that seems like it’s the bigment when it say it’s going to do something, ing their assault, according to CNN.com.

The government needs to take a serious look they’re going to do it. But it’s hard to believe gest problem.

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New season brings new clothing trends

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s school official- for women include sporty dresses ly has come to a with dropped waistlines, statement sunglasses that represent your indiclose, and summer vidual personality, bold stripes, has begun, there leather pieces, beaded and embelis no better time to revamp your lished clothing and low heels.

All of these trends can be found wardrobe than now. Your favorat local clothing stores — even in ite jeans are probably worn out East Lansing. Urban Outfitters, 119 and your friends are beginning to E. Grand River Ave., does a great notice how you’ve been repeating job at keeping up with current fashion trends and will offer you your outfits. a more reasonable price than buying from a specific runNot to mention, it’s way designer. the beginning of a new For those of you who season, and that means GUEST COLUMNIST are laying low this sumthere are new trends to mer and enjoying your catch up on. time away from school, I Summer is my favorhave some advice about ite season because it’s what every girl must full of exciting advenkeep in her closet. tures. Many students The best purchase w i l l be bus y w it h I’ve made this suminternships in big citMARLEE DELANEY mer thus far is a maxi ies such as New York, delane62@msu.edu skirt. I have worn this Chicago and Los Angeskirt out to dinner, to les, while others will be busy traveling the world on study the beach and while I’m out running errands. It’s the most versaabroad programs.

There are many exciting events tile piece of clothing I own, and and gatherings that occur during there’s no way you can go wrong the summer, so why not try to with one.

While visiting Chicago, I noticed look your best? It’s time to dress to impress but keep in mind that numerous girls wearing maxi skirts dressing according to the weath- out and about in the city. It’s a great look, and it’s super comforter is always key.

Since it’s only the beginning of able. Everyone’s doing it!

Summer is all about being comsummer, the sun isn’t at its strongest, and many people fi nd it dif- fortable and carefree. It’s a time to recollect yourself from the busy ficult to choose what to wear.

It’s really important to be aware school year and enjoy doing the of the temperature and dress things you love.

For me, summer involves being appropriately. If not, you will really stand out — and I don’t mean by the water as much as possible.

This means I need a cute swimsuit that in a good way.

Don’t believe me? I have a per- and a cool pair of shades to help me enjoy the sunshine. fect example.

Some of the most popular bathA lthough the sun was out this past Mother’s Day, it was a ing suit styles for this year include: very chilly day. My parents and fringe tops, Brazilian bikini botI dressed appropriately in long toms and one pieces. Get yourself a pants with layers on top, but of nice pair of aviators, and you’ll be course my brother decided to wear ready for a day on the water.

Another must-have for summer shorts, a T-shirt and boat shoes. He obviously didn’t check the weather 2013 is a pair of strappy, flat sandals. I’ve seen girls everywhere before walking out of the house.

It’s important to be aware of rocking this trend with their the temperature when choosing maxi skirts and high-waisted jean an outfit because no one wants to shorts.

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As May rolls by and we move Try this trend in a cute color cominto June, the sun is going to grow bination such as brown and black, stronger. It’s going to be challeng- and they’ll match everything you ing to pick out an outfit for the own.

Whether your style is more conday, especially if you’re working temporary, bohemian, laid-back or in an office.

Who wants to wear dress pants preppy, all of these summer trends can be altered to your personal in the summer heat? Not me.

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One that i would like to add: You have a collection of something that is solid, tangible, and yours. Same way with books. Actually books. When you download something, you really are only borrowing it; it is not really yours. You are paying, actually, for nothing but a borrowed file. When you buy a record, CD, or a book, you are buying something that becomes part of your life. I mean, would you download a car?

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No, LA. I don’t think any person would agree to download a car.

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CRAFT BEER WEEK EMPHASIZES QUALITY Odyssey of the Mind finals

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As sunbathed students swat flies late into the evening on restaurant patios, warmer weather is here to stay.

With this seasonal metamorphosis, where students traditionally trade in their blue books for beachwear, seasonal beers are stocked on shelves across the state. These seasonals, ranging from sweet and light to dark and mysterious, increasingly are being brewed within Michigan, which celebrated Craft Beer Week beginning May 13 and wrapping up today.

The release of new seasonal beers at local watering holes including Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave., and events across the state kept both distributors and thirsty enthusiasts foaming for more. Wine and Stein, an event hosted by the Potter Park Zoo on May 16, featured breweries across the state — from Kalamazoo-based distributor Bell’s Brewery to lesser-known operators such as Dark Horse Brewing — were invited to display their upcoming summer releases.

Marguex Bouwkamp, the Michigan market manager for Founders Brewing Co., discussed what separated Founders’ products from the competition. “We brew the beer that people want to drink — big, bold flavors,� Bouwkamp said.

Varieties like All Day IPA and Backwoods Bastard, Bouwkamp’s favorite, demonstrates Founders’ commitment to making “in-yourface beers,� she said. Consumers agreed, lining themselves throughout the zoo last Thursday, as the sounds of beer-sampling guests battled the cacophony of caws from wildlife.

As the event wore on and patrons piled plates high with pulled pork and other cookout favorites, smaller distributors were able to communicate directly with their customers, giving them the scoop on new releases and their brewing process.

Tom Kozicki was more than

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Williamston, Mich., residents Cristy Clark, left, and Jeremy Bloom share a laugh Thursday at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., in Lansing.

“We brew the beer that people want to drink — big, bold flavors.�

Marguex Bouwkamp, Michigan market manager for Founders Brewing Co.

willing to discuss the importance of craft beers with patrons. Representing the Mount Pleasant Brewing Company, Kozicki gave his interpretation of what distinguished a craft beer from its mass-distributed counterparts. “Craft beers are made by small manufacturer with good product who concocts a beer they want to drink,� Kozicki said. He added the community-driven consumers aided Mount Pleasant Brewing in continuing to be successful even in the face of the competitive craft beer market.

Mike Lashbrook, president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, said the prominence of craft breweries throughout the state in the last

Holt, Mich., resident Angie Allen pours a beer into a glass at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, in Lansing, on Thursday. The event offered different selections of craft beer.

decade has made Michigan a premier destination for beer enthusiasts across the country. Aside from tourism, the expansion of the craft beer industry has led to economic windfalls across the state, including job creation and beneficial economic partnerships between distributors and retailers, Lashbrook said.

While Michigan’s craft beer

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Odyssey of the Mind World Finals’ opening ceremony is 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Breslin Center Gierman said competitions will be held in Brody Complex Neighborhood, Kellogg Center, Breslin Center, IM SportsWest, Wilson Hall, Wonders Hall, Natural Resources Building, Wharton Center and McDonel Hall. “Competitions are all open to the public,� Gierman said. “MSU students are encouraged to watch students and their creativity. It’s phenomenal.�

The Dairy Store also will be releasing a new fl avor called Odyssey ’s Brain Freeze on May 21 on request from OotM, according to John Engstrom, MSU dairy plant manager. The fl avor will feature vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered caramel pretzel balls and a sea salt caramel swirl.

Engstrom said the flavor will replace Omer Tracks, the fl avor introduced during the 2010 OotM World Finals.

The opening ceremony for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Breslin Center.

There also is a Creativity Festival on Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. at Jenison Field House.

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budget this month. Don’t borrow or lend, either. Light exercise is good. Bend, stretch and move.

Earn a surprise bonus.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 — Make a break. Move quickly. Use your secret weapon.

Negotiate to refine the plan.

Lightning fast talk goes over people’s heads. Listen to advice, but don’t follow it. Follow through on what you said.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 — Anticipate tough questions. You won’t have to keep up this pace for long.

Keep pushing boundaries. It’s getting social. Build and grow your partnerships this month to strengthen your endeavors.

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credibility bolsters, the culture still is concentrated on relationships with consumers.

For MSU alumna Melissa Foor, who graduated in 2012, craft beer means a commitment to quality. “Drinking a craft beer means I’m not going to get some lousy Bud Light-type of beer,� she said.

Creativity will know no boundaries this week at MSU with the 34th annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals that will be hosted by MSU from May 22-25.

Odyssey of the Mind, or OotM, is an international educational competition “whose mission is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities,� according to the program.

Jennifer Veale, a spokeswoman for OotM, said in an email there will be more than 15,000 participants, coaches, parents, supporters, special guests and volunteers from across the U.S. and around the world attending the fi nals.

According to OotM, there are 825 teams with seven participants each. These teams are made up of participants from 33 different states within the U.S. in addition to 13 different countries.

Veale said many teams have been prog ressi ng toward the world competition since last fall. “They’ve been working on refi ning their solutions since September, often in their spare time or as an after-school activity,� Veale said.

Teams have competed in a series of rigorous state and national competitions prior to the world fi nals. The problems are judged on creativity and risk-taking during the challenges.

L au r i n Gier ma n, t he manager of destination state conference management for Residence Education and Housing Services, said this year will mark the third year MSU has hosted the Odyssey of the competition finals — MSU was the

host in 2007 and 2010. “Our campus is one of the few that can hold this group,�

Gierman said. “We have ample housing and dining space, (and) classroom and competition space for the group.�

Gierman said roughly 7,000 students, coaches and parents will be staying on campus at either Brody Complex Neighborhood, South Neighborhood, East Neighborhood or Shaw Hall. Those not staying on campus will be in local hotels.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 — Wait a while longer for progress, and work on details.

For the next month with the Sun in Gemini, there is more money coming in. Choose your creative strategy carefully for beautiful results.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7 — Provide information to someone who can take action.

Consider long-term impacts of financial actions. Nurture your own well-being. Today and tomorrow could be quite romantic.

For the next month, you have a lucky advantage.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8 — Two of you get lucky.

You’re very attractive now. The decisions you make now last,

including a new friend. Consider modifying and developing a bright idea together. Venture forth.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 — Work interferes with your studies. Catch up on reading, but keep it focused on priorities.

Don’t get distracted by social media.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 — Check your internal gauges. Let associates know your views and what you want.

Chart the money. For the next month, new doors open to adventure.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 — Share your exuberance, as everyone is part of a successful outcome. Personal matters demand attention. Travel looks good for the next month. Keep a journal.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 — Provide information, and discover changes. Finish up old projects. Review your

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 — Keep your objective in mind. Don’t spend more than you have. Imagination takes over.

It’s a busy month; put your heart in your work.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 — Let them drag you into the fun, but keep your treasure buried. You get creative over the next month. Postpone travel for now. Finish up old business. Begin the proposal for what’s next.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 — You want to be at home, soaking in love. Revamp closets and storage. Count dollars and pay bills. This next month is good for household projects; postpone romance until they’re complete.

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The MSU baseball team’s season came to a disappointing end despite winning its fi nal Big Ten series against Penn State this weekend.

Coming into the series, MSU was seventh in the Big Ten standings behind Michigan

and Illinois. With the top six teams receiving a bid to the Big Ten Tournament, MSU hoped to sneak in with a sweep of Penn State.

By dropping the second game of the series, MSU left the fate of their playoff berth to the outcomes of the aforementioned teams.

Both Michigan and Illinois won their fi nal series to

secure their spots in the Big Ten Tournament.

This marks the first time the Spartans were unable to reach the Big Ten Tournament since 2010.

“It’s very disappointing,” head coach Jake Boss Jr. said in a press release. “We didn’t take care of business when we needed to, and that’s the result we get.”

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The Spartans fi nished with a winning percentage of .571 against Big Ten play, the second-highest winning percentage under Boss.

MSU started the series off with a win, beating Penn State 16-1.

Se n ior pitc he r A nd r e w Waszak earned his sixth win of the season and allowed six hits in seven innings.

MSU did not fare as well in the second game of the series, falling 9-0 to the Nittany Lions.

Junior pitcher David Garner earned his fi fth loss of the season. Garner pitched only 2 2/3 innings while giving up six runs on 11 hits.

In the series finale, the Spartans fought back in the ninth, scoring two runs to top Penn

State, 2-1.

Sophomore Mick VanVossen pitched a beauty in the fi nal games, going eight innings and allowing only one run on four hits.

“Give our guys credit for battling back today and at least giving ourselves a shot,” Boss said.

“At the end of the day, we left it in somebody else’s hands.”

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WOMEN’S CREW TAKES 4TH IN BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS The MSU women’s crew finished fourth, with 85 points, at the 2013 Big Ten championships this Sunday at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis.

MSU last won a Big Ten championship in 2009. The Spartans have qualified for the NCAA National Championship Regatta in 14 of the last 15 seasons.

Three out of the Spartans’ six entries were seeded fifth, including the varsity and second varsity eights as well as the novice eight.

The Spartan second novice eight earned a bronze medal in the tournament, finishing with a time of 7:22:64.

Katie Cromie earned AllBig Ten first-team honors, while Elinor Hannum earned second-team honors for MSU. MATTHEW PIZZO

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Spartan’s 2013 football schedule looks favorable

The MSU football team seem to have a favorable schedule in 2013, as they avoid playing Ohio State and Wisconsin and also are at home against Michigan.

The MSU football team will kick off the 2013 season against Western Michigan for its only Friday night game at Spartan Stadium.

The first road game for the Spartans will come in week four when they play against 2012 Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, runner-up and longtime rival Notre Dame. The following week will be a bye week for the Spartans before they head into their first Big Ten game, which will be against Iowa in week six.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 2, as the Spartans will be host to in-state rival Michigan.

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East Lansing resident Elaine Karle looks at glass displays while artist and White Cloud, Mich., resident Mike Kehr laughs on Saturday at the East Lansing Art Festival. The festival began in the 1960s, and this year was the 50th anniversary of the event.

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The ELAF kicked off the summer festival season this past weekend as Mid-Michigan’s first major art show of the year.

MSU alumnus Tom Stanton, who has lived in the area since 1975, has attended the ELAF more than 20 times.

“We come every year, and we always know exactly what to expect year upon year,” Stanton said. “My wife’s birthday is always around the art festival, so we make it a habit to come out and find her a birthday present somewhere along the way.”

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50 years of artistic expression The two-day outdoor celebration first began in the 1960s, and it now is ranked as one of the top-100 fine art festi-

vals in the nation, according to Sunshine Artist Magazine.

To carry on the success from past years, East Lansing Community Events assistant Michelle Carlson said not much of the festival has been altered this year.

“We have expanded our children’s area this year by creating more hands-on art and activities,” Carlson said. “But generally the festival is the same, with great art and great local music.”

Carlson said the Emerging Artist Program has expanded as well, as approximately 500 artists applied for inclusion.

The program, which began in 2003, aims to support new artists as they begin their careers.

This year, only 170 emerging artists made the cut.

“It’s a juried event, so the artists apply and they go through a jury process, and the jury selects them and then we invite them to come,” Carlson said.

The festival is a nonprofit community event and is funded through the financial support of the community and businesses.

With the support of the community, the festival saw a traditionally large turnout — attracting art lovers from East Lansing, across the region and beyond.

Emerging artists Peg Black, an featured artist who had her work displayed in the festival, said there is a lot of time and planning that goes into preparing for an art festival such as this one.

“To do my mosaics, it takes about a week-and-a-half to two (weeks) for each piece,” Black said. “And for my husband’s projects … some take several days, so we have to prepare in advance.”

Black and her husband, Gordon, of Wellington, Ohio, make stained glass, mosaic and copper garden art. Most of their work is made from recycled glass and metal pieces. “We wanted to start saving the landfills, so we got this great idea to

Holland, Mich., resident Laura Lurin smiles at she looks at art on Saturday at the East Lansing Art Festival.

use recycled glass bottles, and it turned out that there were so many great things we could do with them,” Black said.

James Becia, a photographer who featured his work in the festival for the second time, said he is the last of a dying breed. Becia uses film for his photos, as opposed to digital photography, which he said allows his images to be sharper and more colorful.

“I take all of my pictures myself,” Becia said. “A lot of the work comes before the festival, going out and photographing and making sure you have the necessary inventory and supplies for the festival.”

Joseph Ferris, a second-year artist from Boca Raton, Fla., said there’s a lot of work that goes into getting his inventory ready.

“You have most of your work done (before the festival), but you always need to be adding to it and cre-

Metal cuffs made by Northfield, Minn., artist Devin Johnson are on display at his booth on Sunday at the East Lansing Art Festival.

ating new things,” said Ferris, who creates high-density abstract paintings on metal using automotive-based paints.

With music ranging from blues with grit to pop with twang, and art ranging from

unique handmade instruments to beautiful mosaic garden decor, the festival had something to offer art lovers of all sorts as the kickoff of a lively downtown summer festival scene.