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A towering legacy

Storied history, legends surround one of MSU’s most iconic structures Head carillonneur Ray McLellan plays the MSU fight song on Oct. 8, 2013, at Beaumont Tower.

McLellan has been university carillonneur for the past 16 years.

Some of the bells toll Oct. 8, 2013, at Beaumont Tower. MSU's carillon has 49 bells with the largest one weighing 2.5 tons.

Photos by Margaux Forster / The State News

hen Alex Dunn kissed his girlfriend in the shadow of the Beaumont Tower, the MSU alumnus said to her, “You know what they say, right?”

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“I felt like I was a part of history,” said Dunn, who now has been married for about three months.

Dunn isn’t the only Spartan who has a personal tie with one of the most recognized structures on campus. Beaumont Tower has created a resounding echo in the lives of many with its long and colorful history, a history that many will experience again as they flock to campus Saturday for the MSU vs. Purdue football game.

The couple shyly laughed off the longstanding romantic legend that surrounds the tower — sweethearts who kiss in its shadow are destined to marry.

Sure enough, two years later, with snow falling lightly around the couple, Dunn got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, in the place he had kissed her in the beginning of their relationship.

An 85-year-old icon Beaumont Tower has not been a part of campus since MSU’s conception. Rather, it serves as a monument to commemorate the former location of one of the most significant buildings for the university.

Shortly after the university was established in 1855, College Hall, the nation’s first building for the study of scientific agri-

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culture, was built to serve as the academic hub of the campus.

Lynne Goldstein, MSU professor of anthropology, said the foundation of College Hall was so terribly built that the building was constantly undergoing renovation. In 1918, College Hall finally collapsed.

It was during this time Americans were in the thick of World War I, and the university had many military ties. The remains of MSU’s first academic building were replaced by an artillery shed.

“One of (MSU’s alumni) came back to visit and was appalled,” Goldstein said. “He was appalled that College Hall was gone, (but) he was more appalled by the fact that the artillery shed was there instead.”

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Beaumont Tower under construction in 1928.

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Former Barnes & Noble spot has new tenant spartans hoping to avoid LETDOWN VERSUS PURDUE

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A new addition to downtown East Lansing is bringing more than 100 insurance jobs to the city, a move local officials hope will encourage more students to stay in the area after graduation.

Jackson National Life Insurance Company has a new office in downtown East Lansing, at 333 E. Grand River Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Barnes & Noble. The company is set to open formally in November.

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The staircase and entrance of the Jackson National Life building on Grand River Avenue.

Every game counts.

That’s the message of the weekend as the MSU football team(5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) welcomes Purdue (1-5, 0-2) to Spartan Stadium (noon, Big Ten Network) to open up the second half of the regular season.

Although the Spartans have started to hit their stride on offense, the Boilermakers come into the matchup touting the worst

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offense in the Big Ten, led by true freshman quarterback Danny Etling, who picked up his first career start in a 44-7 drubbing by Nebraska last week.

But if history has taught head coach Mark Dantonio anything, it’s not to take any opponent for granted, especially after stumbling to a 7-6 season in 2012.

“We can’t afford to take anybody and put this one past us and move to the next football team, the next one on the schedule,” Dantonio said. “That can’t happen for our football

team. I hope we understand that and have a sense of maturity about us. Next one up has to be what we’re focusing on.”

Taking on an explosive Indiana team a week ago, the Spartans continued a strong offensive pattern that started the previous week against Iowa, accumulating 473 yards of offense, led by a strong performance by sophomore quarterback Connor Cook and 201 rushing yards split between junior running back Jeremy Langford and freshman run-

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Police Brief Moped stolen at University Village A student’s moped was stolen between 3 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 in University Village, according to police.

A 19-year-old male told police he parked his moped, a black and silver Tmec valued at $500, at a bicycle rack on the southwest corner of University Village, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothianTaylor said.

When the student went outside to retrieve his moped, he reported it had been stolen.

He could not recall whether his moped was registered. The theft is under investigation.

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Historical structure features weekly recital, plays unique songs across MSU’s campus from page one

the class of 1882. Beaumont and his wife, Alice, provided the funds to build something to commemorate the very beginning of the university.

Construction for the tower began in 1927, and took almost a year to complete.

The brick and limestone tower was finished in 1928 and was dedicated on June 22, 1929, according to the MSU Archives.

The tower originally cost $110,437 to build, equivalent to about $1.5 million today.

The tower is 104.67 feet tall at its highest pinnacle.

Goldstein said the highest spire, which has been the subject of debate, can be attributed to the tower’s collegiate gothic architecture. The Sower carving of a man planting seeds on the structure is in honor of the university’s agricultural background.

“College Hall and Beaumont Tower, in a sense, are the same thing,” Goldstein said.

Pounding out the music The tower, which is wide-

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Lansing with additional offices around the country. The company invested more than $10 million in the East Lansing location, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Laura Prieskorn said.

“We felt that we needed to grow and expand our (associate) program. We decided to do that in East Lansing to be close to MSU,” she said.

Jackson National Life has brought on 135 people at its East Lansing office, 87 of

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ly noticed for its music, contains an instrument called a carillon at the top of the tower.

However, at the time of the tower’s dedication, there were only 10 bells — 39 bells short of the current total.

Ray McLellan, the university carillonneur, said 10 bells defined the instrument as a chime.

“The first person to play the bells was the athletic director,” McLellan said, laughing.

Throughout the years, and a series of renovations, bells gradually were added to create the current 49-bell carillon.

According to MSU Archives, from 1987 to 1996, the bells of Beaumont Tower were silenced due to decades worth of wear and tear. In 1996, the bells chimed once more after construction and a rededication ceremony.

McLellan, who learned to play the carillon in 1989, started performing on the Beaumont Tower carillon in 1997.

Ever y Tuesday at noon, McLellan climbs the 73 steps in the tower to play the carillon.

“I’m hoping that I’ll have a long life,” said McLellan, in reference to the exercise he gets climbing the steps.

The carillon is played using a keyboard attached by wires to clappers inside the bells.

The instrument is physically demanding, requiring the carillonneur to pound on it using both his or her fists, as well as feet.

The space where the carillon is played is roomy enough for a couple chairs and about five or six people.

McLellan said the heaviest bell in the Beaumont Tower bell set weighs 2.5 tons and the smallest bell weighs 15 pounds.

“It’s interesting when you’re actually playing the carillon, you can play so soft but you can play really loud,” McLellan said.

McLellan said any thing can be played on the carillon, from the “Michigan State Fight Song,” to popular music to classical music. He added that he tries to play timely music around major holidays.

From time to time, some of McLellan’s students play the carillon. At times, songs from films like “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” have rang out across campus.

While McLellan is not behind the tower’s hourly and quarterly chimes, he is responsible for the complicated musical pieces the tower produces.

“A lot of students don’t realize that somebody plays the keyboard instrument,” McLellan said.

McLellan gives a noon recital every Tuesday, and everyone is welcome to come in the tower to watch him play the carillon.

Zachary Smith, supply chain management sophomore, followed the sound of the bells to the tower during the recital on Oct. 8. He watched McLellan play and even climbed in

which are MSU students. The majority of positions are parttime to cater to the student population.

Criminal justice junior Dairria Bynum said the unique work environment makes the company a great place.

“Working here has been amazing. The building is great,” she said. “It provides a not as uptight work environment.”

The company also employs people from other colleges.

Lansing Community College business and communications sophomore Denzel Lawson is part of the associate program.

“The environment is great, the building is real beautiful,” he said.

City Manager George Lahanas said he was excited about the building’s prospects for downtown East Lansing.

“Having people work in your downtown in large numbers adds a dimension that we certainly need a lot more of,” he said. “I think it sends a great message that talented people want to work in (an) urban, exciting area. I really think Jackson National Life gets it. They understand how important talent is, they understand how important the connection is with Michigan State University, so I think it brings so many things together that is really is a great outcome for our downtown.”

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ning back Delton Williams.

Langford scored three total touchdowns against the Hoosiers, which earned him Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors, not to mention a great deal of confidence moving to the latter half of the schedule.

“I’m gonna come out and play tough, play hard,” Langford said.

“As an offense, we’re gonna come hard and ready to play. (We’re) tough against anyone we play.”

Meanwhile, the Boilermakers have lost five games this season by an average of a little more than 28 points, which balloons to close to 34 points if factoring out a 31-24 loss to Notre Dame.

As it stands, Purdue is ranked at or near the bottom of the conference in total offense, total defense, rushing offense and pass efficiency, among several other categories, along with being the only team in the Big Ten to punt more than MSU. Preparing for an awakened Spartan offensive attack, Purdue head coach Darrell Hazell said the Boilermakers have readied for a familiar MSU attack while acknowledging the strengths MSU has exhibited in Big Ten play.

“They’re still doing a lot of the

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A symbol for Spartans While McLellan and the carillon occupy the third and fourth floor of the tower, the keys to the second floor are held by the Tower Guard, an MSU sophomore student honor society.

Brendan Mullan, Tower Guard historian and Lyman Briggs sophomore, said the organization uses Beaumont Tower for its executive board meetings and offers annual public tours in the fall and spring.

“To me, it’s a symbol of the future and of what Michigan State is all about,” Mullan said.

Sarah Ombry, public relations chair of Tower Guard and an advertising sophomore, said when students are on campus, many don’t truly recognize and acknowledge the tower. However, these students’ reverence blossoms when explaining the

structure to others.

“It’s a symbol of pride for students,” Ombry said.

The beauty and significance of the tower is not lost on MSU alumni, either.

Curtis Fideler, MSU alumnus from the class of 1987, said walking by the Beaumont Tower was a part of his daily routine as a student and he also sees it regularly on his framed diploma. The tower still stands as a marker of MSU for him.

“It invokes memories of the past,” Fideler said. “It provides that connectivity to when you were a student. It always comes full circle.”

Alumna Sue Petrisin, associate director of the MSU Alumni Association, said the traditions surrounding the tower have not changed since she was a student.

“Beaumont Tower is a visual representation of MSU and its storied history,” Petrisin said.

“It embodies the beauty and majesty of campus.”

Dunn, who still is connected to his alma mater through his work at the MSU Federal Credit Union, has a special place in his heart for Beaumont Tower.

“It’s not only a mark of Michigan State’s campus, which I just love, it’s a beautiful thing,” Dunn said. “It’s a very romantic place as well.”

same things,” Hazell said. “Other than being real patient and the quarterback being better and the running back being better, in the last couple of weeks, they’re doing a lot of the same things.

But the quarterback, you can see a difference in his play in the last couple weeks as well, as the running back in being more patient and hitting those creases.”

Although the Spartans are ranked 10th in the conference in total offense with 374.7 yards per game, the team has averaged 421.5 yards in the past four games, featuring standout performances against Indiana, Iowa and Youngstown State.

The most significant change for the team comes at the quarterback position, where Cook has thrown for at least 200 yards in three of the past four games and

continues to develop chemistry with the wide receiver corps — most notably with senior Bennie Fowler, junior Tony Lippett and sophomore Macgarrett Kings Jr. Cook said since the Spartans have had a little success on the field, it makes for a better mood in practice, which he said translates better on game day.

“Everyone has a lot of confidence; the whole offense is confident and the defense has always had confidence because they’re so good and know what they’re doing out there,” Cook said. “You can tell guys are getting more comfortable in their roles, especially the younger guys like (freshman wide receiver R.J. Shelton). It’s been fun and you can just tell the vibe is different and guys are ready to work hard.”

the bell chamber to take a closer look at the bells.

“I thought it was really neat,” Smith said. “I really liked seeing the actual bells.”

McLellan also offers carillon lessons to anyone interested in trying out the instrument.

“It ’s the original heav y metal music — you can be so expressive on this instrum e n t ,” M c L e l l a n s a i d .

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During his time as an MSU basketball walk-on, Anthony Ianni won two Big Ten Championships, a Big Ten Tournament Championship and went to a Final Four.

He also was the first person with autism to play college basketball. After overcoming his obstacles, Ianni hopes to help other autistic children leap over theirs.

Ianni, along with Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, spoke at the state Capitol building Thursday, introducing Ianni’s new campaign against anti-autism bullying.

At age four, Ianni was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, a form of autism that affects the development of many basic skills. He said he was told by doctors he never was going to be successful, comments that later became motivation to him. “I worked very hard at what I did and had great support from friends, the community, East Lansing, Okemos, my teachers and more importantly, my family,�

Ianni said.

Determined to share his story, Ianni started The Relentless Tour through the Autism Alliance of Michigan. The goal of the tour is to speak to all 659 middle schools in the state and share his anti-bullying message to kids with and without disabilities. He spoke to more than 10,000 kids during his first year as a speaker.

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Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and former MSU basketball player Anthony Ianni discuss the Autism Alliance of Michigan’s antibullying initiative Thursday at the state Capitol.

“My goal as a speaker is to not just make an impact on people,�

Ianni said. “It’s to leave an impact everywhere I go. I want to leave a huge impact on the entire state of Michigan.�

While attending MSU, he said the support he received from Student-Athlete Support Services, along with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, was crucial. He mentioned the support from other MSU coaches was tremendous as well, especially from MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo, who is helping with the campaign.

Calley’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at age three, and he said at that time, it was difficult to get information that

didn’t downplay her potential. He said he hopes the tour will not only give both adults and kids a better understanding. “Making an effort to get kids’ invested interest is what this is about,� Calley said.

Ianni said he wants middle schoolers to take away his message of not giving up on anything in life. He tells them his three keys to success are motivation, hard work and support, and that there is hope and inspiration everywhere they go. “I want kids to be able to live their dreams, no matter what,�

Ianni said. “If they have a challenge or obstacle, (I want them to know) they can overcome that and be successful in life.�

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The number of reported on-campus sexual assaults has risen since 2010, according to a report released by the university.

Between 2011 and 2012, the number of incidents spiked from 15 to 20 total reported offenses. In 2010, 14 sexual assaults were reported.

The university released the data in its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which detailed all on-campus incidents involving crime or fire since 2010.

Paulette Granberry Russell, director of MSU’s Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, said the rise might come from more students reporting incidents rather than an increase in assaults. She said campus education programs, such as Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, or SARV, could have brought about more awareness for students. “We have engaged, in the past two and a half years, in a fairly aggressive manner to create education on campus on reporting sexual assaults,� Granberry Russell said. “To an extent, we see more students reporting it.�

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MSU officials announced Thursday the three finalists for the open International Studies and Programs, or ISP, dean position.

Three finalists for the ISP dean position are DeAndra Beck, program director in the National Science Foundation’s Office of International and Integrative Activities; L. Van Crowder, senior director of education, health and community development in the Millennium Challenge Corporation, which is part of the U.S. State Department; and William Fisher, associate provost and dean of Graduate Studies and a professor of international development and social change at Clark University. “I believe that the campus will consider this a strong group of candidates,� said Terry Curry, associate provost and associate vice president for academic human resources.

The position is critical to MSU because the university is a national leader among public universities in study abroad, and has one of the largest contingents of international students. MSU’s

research efforts also are global in nature, Curry said. “The entire campus is a constituency of the ISP dean ‌ So much of our identity now as a campus is linked to who we are internationally that finding the right leadership is important to all of us,â€? Acting Provost June Youatt said during a recent Steering Committee meeting.

The candidates will visit campus throughout the next few weeks to meet with faculty and administrators while getting a feel for the campus and holding public forums. “I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be on the short list, and I’m excited to visit campus next week,� Beck said.

She will be the first to visit campus and her public forum will be held on Oct. 22 in the board room on the fourth floor of the Administration Building.

The other two candidates did not respond to interview requests.

T he sea r c h com m it tee reviewed almost 100 applications.

The final three are very experienced and come from diverse backgrounds, said Anne Ferguson, the search committee chair, professor of anthropology and interim associate dean.

The search for a new dean began late this spring after Jeffrey Riedinger took a position at the University of Washington.

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Biochemistry and molecular biology junior Chris Porzondek balances a handstand on a ledge Oct. 9, 2013, in front of Williams Hall. Porzondek has been practicing parkour for three years.

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or bio c he m i s tr y and molecular biolog y junior Chris Porzondek the art of parkour isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a dangerous stunt. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a return to his childhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that we had when we were kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would climb on stuff, and now I always say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you did do parkour when you were little, but you kind of forgot it as you got older.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Three years ago, Porzondek and a few friends saw â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninja Warrior,â&#x20AC;? an obstacle course TV show.

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Biochemistry and molecular biology junior Chris Porzondek balances on a stair railing Oct. 9, 2013, in front of Williams Hall.

tion that parkour is dangerous is false. While teaching, Porzondek makes sure fellow practitioners stay within their limits and training abilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parkour has taught me how to look at life differently â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I can just walk into a room and think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I can climb on that,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or I can go outside and think I can

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“The next time you see someone standing on the bus with crutches, be kind and give them your seat. Or if you notice someone is a quarter short at Sparty’s, toss them 25 cents. Standing for a few extra seconds, or lightening your pocket won’t break you, but it will make an impact, even if it’s small.”

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hile a federal judge bides his time to rule whether a Michigan vote to ban gay marriage was constitutional, locals such as Mason residents Lee Chaney and Dawn Chapel are left to wait a few more months to see whether they will be given full marriage rights as citizens.

They were “devastated” when the decision was delayed.

But if voters had not approved the ban in the first place, we would not be in this position now.

Once again, Michigan voters stepped too far.

The statewide vote that helped define the “opti-

mal home environment” was flawed by nature.

Whether or not marriage equality has popular support does not make it any less of a right. It was not the constituents’ place to make a blanket judgment in part implying same-sex couples are inherently worse parents, and it is irresponsible for the state to defend that decision.

Ultimately, voters decided that members of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community on campus are not entitled to the legal privileges of marriage. Perhaps more devastating, voters decided that by nature, those students are not as fit to be parents as those who are straight.

Although the state has stated that the case is not an attack on whether same-sex couples are fit to be parents, it has opened the door to questioning the validity of those parents and their children.

The case itself places unfair expectations on the plaintiffs to justify what should be the fundamental rights of all same-sex couples to be a legal family.

In reality, no one should have to prove their right to be a parent simply because of their sexual orientation. Placing responsibility on samesex couples to prove their worth as parents when opposite-sex couples have no such limitation is

inherently unequal.

Read the rest online at No other parents face statenews.com/blog. those hurdles.

And we doubt whether any amount of studies or testing could prove who is the most fit to raise children based on their sexual orientation.

Certainly there are some same-sex couples who are bad parents, but there also are straight couples who probably never should But when the trial begins, proving whether or have had children. Whether or not someone is not same-sex couples can be equally good paran adequate mother or father has nothing to do ents as opposite-sex couples should not take cenwith their sexual orientation, and voters should ter stage. not be able to restrict the rights of an entire comNo amount of scientific evidence could prove munity based on prejudiced generalities. or disprove an entire demographic’s worth as Friedman should carefully consider the con- parents, and no voter fairly could, either. Facts stitutionality of a statewide ban on same-sex and figures only are worth so much, especially marriage. If that means taking another several in a courtroom of lawyers where simple nummonths to review the case, so be it. He already bers could be distorted or taken out of context. admitted that he was “a little nervous” in court Ultimately, this is a matter of morals, social Wednesday and that he “never had a case like equality and, most importantly, fundamental this before.” A quick decision could open the door rights — none of which should not be dictated for appeals and an even more drawn-out process by a popular vote. to question the ruling. It is worth taking a little State News staff representative Celeste Bott did more time on the issue if it means the process not contribute to this edit because she reported on will be done correctly. the original article.

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“Student government’s actions draw scrutiny from campus community” “ASMSU spokesman Matt Franks said the campaign has been effective so far. The campaign’s Twitter page has a little more than 1,000 followers, and the Facebook page has about 350 likes.”

So around 2% of students may have some involvement with this campaign via twitter. And so far instead of improving anything they’ve cost the student tax payers $1500.

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ed to ban discrimination or special his week, the U.S. treatment on the basis of race and Supreme Court once made it known through the demagain heard arguments ocratic process they believe affirregarding affirmative mative action is a flawed policy that has no place in our society. action. In the past decade, the However, a co-worker of mine court has heard several similar pointed out to me that raccases, cumulatively establishing ist and discriminatory laws were popular during the Jim the policy’s legality but also placCrow era, but that did not make ing it under scrutiny. What makes them constitutional or right. this case unique is that it tests Affirmative action is an attempt to overcome prejudice, with the whether voters can ban affirmative aim being inclusion. Despite its action through a referendum, such noble goal, the program is built on as the one in 2006, when 58 perthe premise that racial discriminacent of Michigan vottion still is a primary reaguest columnist son more minorities do ers approved a constinot receive higher educatutional amendment tion. The reality of this banning discrimination argument is that minorities often are stunted by povor preferential treaterty and poor education. ment based on race, Pushing many of these gender, color, ethniciyoung students into prestigious universities does ty or national origin. little more than increase Now, supporters of jameson joyce the dropout rate among affirmative action are joyceja1@msu.edu these groups, as they are arguing that the initiaforced to take on worktive has interfered with loads they are not prepared for. minority participation in the politWhen questioning the result ical process and that the discrimof an affirmative action ban, ination ban is… discriminatory. it is important to look at othSpecifically, they claim that er states. In California, for examchanging the Michigan constituple, although the percentage at the tion, and therefore making it very highest universities has declined, difficult to reverse, places it under schools such as University of Calthe political-restructuring docifornia Irving saw an increase trine that was established by prein enrollment. Simply put, when vious Supreme Court cases. applicants found they were unable In response, Michigan Solicito attend schools such as Unitor General John Bursch wrote, versity of California, Berkeley or “It is curious to say that a law UCLA without affirmative action, that bars a state from discrimthey went to schools more suitinating on the basis of race or ed to their academic performance. sex violates the Equal ProtecSome might argue this still contion Clause by discriminating stitutes discrimination, arguon the basis of race and sex.” ing that minorities are being kept Supporters of affirmative action out of the most elite institutions. primarily claim the program creHowever, when the playates “opportunity” for minoring field is level, these instituities. Despite living in a socitions are extremely exclusive — ety that has accepted that peothe exact opposite of affirmaple of all races possess equal inteltive action. So it should come ligence and ability, supporters of as no surprise when most appliaffirmative action programs argue cants are not accepted. Although if a person has a certain skin colI like to think I’m pretty smart or, they need additional help. and that I work hard at my educaIt is true minorities are more tion, when I apply to law schools likely to live in impoverished areas next year, I won’t be filing any lawwith higher crime rates, poorsuits if I don’t get into Harvard. er public schools and overall sufI firmly believe that affirmafer from unfair setbacks. Howtive action, although great on ever, these problems are not paper, does not accomplish its inherently racial. If you put a goals because of the complex and white child in a decrepit public competitive society we live in. school, they will do just as poorNot everyone is able to attend ly. If the main defense of affircollege because of income, work mative action is poverty and the ethic, intelligence and ability, hardships it creates, there should among other factors. Although be a system based on income, possibly related, none of these not race. Poverty affects people things are inherently tied to race. of all races and gender. ThereTherefore, when students comfore, by using poverty as a facpete to be accepted into coltor, no one will be discriminated lege, race should not be a factor. against or given special treatment.

Jameson Joyce is a guest colThe Michigan attorney generumnist and political scial is confident the Supreme Court ence and pre-law junior. Reach will uphold the ban and, frankly, him at joyceja1@msu.edu. so am I. Michigan constituents vot-

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Faces of East Lansing

Alumnus musician pioneers tropical rock music

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To many, MSU alumnus Don Middlebrook can be considered one of the founders of tropical rock, or trop rock, the genre offshoot that incorporates elements of rock ‘n’ roll, reggae, country and Caribbean music.

Middlebrook, a Haslett resident, said he has recorded and toured with Jimmy Buffett’s harmonica player — what Middlebrook said has been one of the highlights of his career.

Alumnus Don Middlebrook opened for musicians including Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meat Loaf “That’s when I first started playing trop rock,” Middlebrook said.

Middlebrook, who returned to East Lansing this week to promote his new album, said he was happy to be back in the town that gave him many memories.

“To look back at when I was in school (at MSU), I never saw myself being here and I always wonder how long it will go.”

Don Middlebrook, alumnus and musician

Middlebrook said his music has been featured in Showtime movies and on the Discovery Channel. He also said he has opened for popular musicians including Reba McEntire, The Doobie Brothers, Jefferson Starship, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meat Loaf.

“I used to think when I was a kid that (Meat Loaf) was so big, 6’8”, like the Hulk,” Middlebrook said. “He’s really not that big of a guy. He passed out one night and I picked him up. I remember commenting, ‘You’re not really like a meatloaf, you’re more like a miniloaf’ — he didn’t like that.”

With a multitude of albums under his belt, Middlebrook said he aimed to draw a bridge bet ween Key West, Fla., and Michigan in his most recent album “The Key West Connection.”

The new island-influenced

album, released late September, is one Middlebrook said has a special purpose — to raise money for the Key West High School band.

Featured on Middlebrook’s new album is the Key West High School band and choir, The Motor City Horns, a lyrical collaboration with granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway Lorian Hemingway and cover art by Florida artist Wyland.

“T he Heming way family had a lot of homes in northern Michigan. … The artist Wyland is from Royal Oak and is a U-M alum,” Middlebrook said. “So a lot of the people in Key West working on this album had Michigan connections. That’s how the music became the bridge between Michigan and Key West.”

Middlebrook said he studied social psychology at MSU and originally wanted a career as a

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Musician Don Middlebrook performs for the crowd during his CD release party Wednesday at Reno’s Sports Bar, 1310 Abbot Road. Middlebrook, a tropical rock musician and MSU alumnus, has recorded with Jimmy Buffet’s harmonica player and opened for various artists.

counselor or teacher, but found he loved music more.

“Then I found the guitar

and never looked back,” Middlebrook said. “To look back at when I was in school (at MSU),

I never saw myself being here and I always wonder how long it will go.”

community

Female leaders honored

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Yesterday, nine women were inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame for their outstanding accomplishments, some of which have ties to MSU and the surrounding community.

All of the women inducted have had significant Jackson accomplishJohnson ments, ranging from the first female president of Lansing Community College, or LCC, to the first woman to hold a highCunningham ranking execut ive p osition at General Motors Co. Here are the stories of some of the women inducted into the hall of fame at the cerWhitman emony at the Kellogg Center Thursday: Joan Jackson Johnson MSU alumna Joan Jackson Johnson is the director of human relations and community services for the city of Lansing. She graduated with a doctorate from MSU in 1975, according to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.

She has served on the board of directors for many organizations, including the Community Coalition for Youth, Capital Area Community Services and Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative Steering Committee, according to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.

In her current job she has worked to make the city a more accepting and equal place, according to the city of Lansing.

Paula Cunningham MSU alumna Paula Cunningham is the current president and first female CEO of Capitol National Bank, in Lansing. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in labor and industrial relations from MSU, accord-

ing to Bloomberg Businessweek.

Before Capitol National Bank, Cunningham was the president of LCC from 2000 to 2006. She was the first female president in the school’s history, according to the Michigan Bulletin.

While Cunningham was at LCC, she pushed for an increase in development of the college, resulting in new facilities being built, one of which was named after her, according to the Michigan Bulletin.

On top of her other accomplishments, Cunningham is the first black woman to chair the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

She recently was elected to chair the board in 2013, according to the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Marina Whitman Marina Whitman is a professor and economist from New York.

She graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree and Colombia University with a doctorate.

She then became a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, but left to be the first female member of the Council for Economic Advisers.

Whitman said she resigned from her job with the advisers during the Watergate scandal and went back to teaching at the University of Pittsburgh.

Whitman then took a job as the vice president of economics at GM for 13 years. During her time at GM, Whitman said she pushed for a shift to world markets and was promoted to be the vice president and group executive for public affairs.

After resigning from GM, Whitman said she began teaching at the University of Michigan, where she works today.

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Spartans feeling confident after unbeaten Big Ten start

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One word has been circulating the women’s field hockey locker room and has made its way out onto the field: Destiny.

“One of our team goals was to win against the Big Ten from the start of season,” head coach Helen Knull said. “In non-conference season we didn’t get the result we wanted. But now we’re far more focused on the process, which is practice Monday through Thursday, and taking care of business on Saturday ... But win or loss, on Saturday, our destiny is still in our hands.”

That’s been the general attitude on the women’s field hockey team since they have remained undefeated in conference play, having beaten Ohio State (3-2), Indiana (4-3) and most recently Michigan (3-2, 2OT). Although the team had a shaky beginning early in the non-conference season, it has rebounded with a hot Big Ten start.

The team members will hope to keep their undefeated status as they travel to Penn State Saturday.

“We didn’t have the start that we wanted, but we’ve always known that our goal has been to win Big Tens,” said junior back Jenni Smith, who was also named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. “And as soon as we started playing Big Tens, it has gone like we’ve planned. I think it’s worked out perfectly — we’ve got the ball in our court.”

To keep the ball rolling, Smith said, the team needs to give 100 percent in practice and keep the

“We didn’t have the start that we wanted, but we’ve always known that our goal has been to win Big Tens.”

Jenni Smith, junior back

feeling of excitement alive.

“We’re becoming more confident,” junior forward Allie Ahern said. “Going into the season, we knew we were good and we had talent, but we lost seven (nonconference) games already.

So we’re finally 3-0 at the Big Ten, and we know that we’re a good team.

“Tuesday we had a pumpup talk in the locker room with the coaches. Basically, we were saying that in order to go to the NCAA tournament, it’s really in our hands.

Right now we have to win the rest of our Big Ten games and that’s possible as long as we push each other in practice and try as hard as we can.”

So until their next game, the team is focusing all their efforts on excellence in practice.

“You have to look back at the process,” Knull said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s cold and windy or warm and sunny, or if it’s is Penn State or Central Michigan — we’ve got to prepare and execute for every game coming up. The girls know they have to replicate that week in and week out.”

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Purdue’s average points per game, the Big Ten’s lowest mark.

he 2013 football season is halfway over for MSU (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten), and things appear to be looking up for the Spartans heading into tomorrow’s matchup with Purdue (1-5, 0-2). Since its season opener reminded everyone another dismal season wasn’t out of the question, MSU has reshaped its image

and emerged as a Legends Division favorite. Sophomore Connor Cook has taken the reins at quarterback and his supporting cast has improved each game while getting multiple players involved. Here are the most notable players and events from the season’s first half.

Defensive MVP Shilique calhoun

Best game

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Runner-up: Senior cornerback Darqueze Dennard Valid arguments probably could be made for about four or five players here considering the Spartan defense’s dominance throughout the first half. I’m going with Calhoun because he kept this team afloat when the offense couldn’t pull its own weight. Calhoun’s three defensive touchdowns in the first two games were big plays at critical times for an MSU team yet to find its identity. His three fumble recoveries, three sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss lead or ties the team lead in all categories.

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This was the game where everything came together. Cook played his best game to that point, and the offense proved it can compliment a championship-caliber defense rather than waste it. MSU had to face adversity on the road and respond once the Hawkeyes rallied just before halftime, and it did. It started the Big Ten season on a positive note for a team that needed early confidence. Plus, there was “Hey Diddle Diddle, Send Sadler Up The Middle.”

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Best Quote

co-offensive coordinator Dave Warner

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We’re not blind, we’re not ignorant; we know we got some issues that we’re trying to deal for. But we’re not in a panic mode.”

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offensive MVP Blake Treadwell No, that’s not a misprint. It’s easy to go with Cook because of the spark he’s given a once lifeless offense, but my gut won’t let me because of the quarterback carousel the first two games. I do think Cook has played very well so far even though it hasn’t always been pretty. He simply moves the ball and gets it done.

Treadwell has been the best and most consistent performer on MSU’s best offensive unit: the O-line.

Most improved Bennie fowler

Runner-up: Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook After a mediocre 2012 campaign, this season began frighteningly similar for Fowler. In the first few weeks he struggled to hang onto the ball and eventually was replaced in the starting lineup. Fowler has rebounded and come on strong the past two weeks, however, giving MSU’s passing game a major boost. With 126 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns in his last two games, Fowler is starting to look like the playmaker the Spartans were hoping for with the toughest part of the schedule Khoa Nguyen/ The State News approaching.

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Penn St. will show if MSU is faux or fo’ real

Now is the time to shine.

With just six games left in the season for the men’s soccer team, it’s up to this squad to show whether they’re capable of making any run in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

Head coach Damon Rensing has preached all season that “the next game is the biggest game of the season,” and at no point this year has that been more prominent than right now.

The No. 14 Spartans continue the Big Ten cam-

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Wax philosophical under the Full Moon. And set your own course.

feelings shine through the grime.

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Thoughts come together. For about a month, feminine love and beauty enchants. Allow time for changes to manifest. Continue your preparation. A turning point arises. You’re becoming a teacher as well as a student.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 — Work interferes with playtime. Choose a partner with complimentary skills. Don’t let them deplete the funds. Take the philosophical high road. You’re gaining confidence. Get the word out, and share a message. Friends interfere with a romantic moment.

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paign against No. 17 Penn State, the only team ahead of them in the conference standings, on Sunday afternoon in a game that could very well determine the Big Ten regular season title.

They then go on the road for three-straight games against 2010 NCAA champion Akron, Wisconsin and defending NCAA champion Indiana.

MSU caps off the season at home against No. 2 Notre Dame and against archrival Michigan on senior day. The Wolverines spoiled MSU’s chance at a Big Ten regular season title last year when they defeated the Spartans 1-0 in Ann Arbor.

The Spartan’s mix of youth, experience and depth is something any team in the country would be envious of The difficulty of MSU’s home stretch is one of the most challenging in college soccer, but the Spartans have the team to do it.

The strength of the team is in the back, with twotime Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week sophomore Zach Bennett in goal, who is 16th in the nation in goals against average (.66), and third in the country in save percentage (.875).

But Bennett will tell you he wouldn’t have those stats without his back line, which includes senior Ryan Thelen, junior Ryan Keener and freshman Andrew Herr. Junior Fatai Alashe

and senior Kevin Cope have split time at center back due to injury.

While the squad is strong in the back, that doesn’t mean they’re without some offensive firepower.

Junior forward Tim Kreutz leads the team with six goals and junior forward Adam Montague has four goals, while sophomore midfielder Jay Chapman is the creative genius in the center of the field, leading the team with six assists.

Montague was named Big Ten offensive player of the week after scoring goals in the 2-0 at UIC and the game-winning goal in the double overtime win at then-No. 5 Northwestern.

The Spartans’ mix of youth, experience and depth is something any team in the country would be envious of.

This team is built for a long run, and it’s time to step up.

They’ve shown us they can get the results that matter, after games such as the gritty 3-2 double overtime win to give the Spartans their first regular-season win in Evanston since 2001, and a hard-fought 2-2 draw at then-No. 3 Creighton.

Now, those results are in the past, and the only thing this team needs to focus on is the next game on the docket.

This is the season that will make MSU a national power. This is the time that will etch this team into the minds of Spartan soccer fans for a long time.

Don’t let it slip away.

Zach Smith is a State News men’s soccer reporter.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS $13.50 base-appt, flex sched around classes call 333-1700 or at workforstudents.com

PERFECT P/T job.

Office cleaners needed, Lansing area. M-F 6-9pm. Good pay. Call 517-668-1111 for interview.

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

Animal exp preferred.

Resume to Melissa @ PO Box 277 Haslett 48840.

Apts. For Rent 1 to 4 BDRM. Large modern apartments near Union. Srpmgt.com. 3328600.

1, 2 BED apts. 126 Orchard. Heat + water included. On site w/d.

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RIVER GLEN 2 bedrooms furnished ALL APTS with balcony Across from Holmes/Akers

351-7306

4 BEDROOM for next school year $325 per person! 3 bedroom $415 per person. (517) 5070127.

AVAIL AUG ‘14 Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom Apartments.

Heat/ water inc. Great location, Top cond. Check out our visual tours at hudginsrealty.com Call 517-575-0008, no pets.

BRAND NEW! 500 Michigan - Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm apts, under construction now, ready for move-in fall 2014! All granite, w/d in apt, parking, quality furnishings, fixtures & more! www.cronmgt. com or 517.351.1177 LEASE NOW for Fall 2014. 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.

1230 LILAC. 3 lg rm avail now, w/d. New updates. $500 per room. Near Breslin. 927-1338.

‘14 A+ Nice Houses. Lic. 3-4. Great Locations.

481-6313. bairdrentals. com ‘14 AUG 2 bedroom apt. Great EL location. hudginsrealty.com 517575-0008. No pets.

‘14 AUG great homes.

Variety of prices. Lic. 4, 5, 6. 517-336-7006 homes4spartans.com 14 AUGUST Houses for rent. Licensed 4-5. Great locations. 517-712-9600.

2014 4-6 bdrm houses.

Close to MSU. Craigslist. boydrentals.com.

517.896.2247.

BEAUTIFUL, CLASSY, clean and affordable.

Updated homes, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, w/d, d/w, rec room, by campus.

Lic 4. Fall 2014. 517204-1604. mf2kessler@ myfam.com

FALL 2014. 820 MI, across from Brody, lic. for 5, garage. $2250/ month. 517-655-5578.

LIC 5. Close to campus.

Excellent rates. Call 517410-1198 or 517-2035157.

SPACIOUS 4 BDRM Lic. 4. d/w + w/d. security deposit + utilities 517599-5731

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