12 FALL 116 WINTER 210 SPRING 296 SENIORS MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME: 130 ENROLLMENT: 47,701 EAST LANSING, Ml 48825 Ibis was thè ve ¿ir pp|8ig This was the year after reclaim. Ulis was the year to join a new club. m Qn'. fto On ¿rf&rJjCkwf SPEAKING OUT AND DEMANDING TRUTH Jj||H H PS wmm was the yeai survivors. This was the year we aimed higher For all of the latte, mocha and frappucciml recipes you accrued. ^ a. Ihis was the veai you got through m A year of applications, aspirations and admiration A Letter from the ASMSL President Every Spartan has a story. It is uniqufl from rahe moment they aripe at Michigan State Unwprsity but marked by similar experiences from thereafter. We all had our different reasons for choosing MSU, yet we did notlhoose low IBs place was going to change us or hll/v vSwould come to defijfSour Spartan identity. When I left my Greekgtamily and journeyed to the United’,.States! knevll was coming to get an education but was unaware of‘how it would change my world view forever.! had a peculiar interaction iwhen I told my graldfather, who was born and raised less than an hour away from Sparta, GreeSthat ll/vas going to become a Spartan, his ¡mmed||tf§ response was “Well, yes, we are alljrbmkhe Pelopofineser.lt took som|| explaining, but he was soon shedding a tea ¡Bp left Greece and headed to Brail afteithe second World War in search for a better future, aid now Bis eldljflgranddaughter was getting Beady to pursue her bachaor’s degree abroad. To this day, I will never forgJI my mom'Jistartied face as we drove from the Detroit airport to East ianing through miles of corn fields, convinced that she hap made a mistake bJIlettingBier child go to college across the world. A couple of months latelbotliof my parents visited. By then, I had joined many student clubs and was helpingihe Brazilian student organization,Brazica, with its professional devqpbpmerB conMrence. Dgpjg that Visit,E/mom toik a picture of my dad and i f the Spartak Statue. He turned to meuand said, “Thank you for doing jusice to our sacrlices." That mcfrient is immortalized in a pfctire, marking my iffst sense of belonging at Micllgan State. I soon adojted the “Spartans Wi;l1” mentality. I embracec) every opportunity with alsmile and was eager to succeed. This resulted in numerous acaderSic and professional experiences, w»h allowed melo see different functions of our cajnpus community. My first job was as a referee for InBamural and Recreational Sports.Bthen worked as an usher at the Wharton Center for Performing Artslwh#! Broadfvdy showsihelped my imagination fly. The Spartan attitude of working for 'the common good with unlommo| will pushed me to present a group research project at UURAF, serve as the studentirepresentative to the City oflEast !_ansing, run for leadership positions withirmghe student government ASMSU and work as a teaching assistant for the notorious MC 201. I came to MSU because of the James Madison College for public affairs, a tight-knit community at a large Big Ten Institution. Soon, the third floor of Case Hall became another home to mef-witl!peowa eager to lelp and challenge mb, prompting me to discovelnew passions. Itll clearfto me that our professors cafe about students and are committed to our w^»eing!extend my deepest gratitude to the faculty, staff and administrators who have, helped me grow — person®ly and professionaly. Closing to attend MSU did not sirlply mean conBg to East Lansing, Michigan, forlthis uilversity took me places I never thought of traveling to, really cultivating the idea that the Spartan nation extends across the country and beyond. MSU took me to Ohio, Texas,»pdiana, WashingtonlD.clMinnesota, California, Cuba, Israel andffeven Greece for a study abroad to my home country. The stories of random Spartan encounters fiold true — no matter v\®re I went, a loud and proud “Go Green!” could be oftenBieard nearby. Spartans are everywhere because being a global citizen is part of who we are, and |§/hile we maY not know each other, we are proudly bound by this commoi identity. Resilient# and humility defile us as Spa mans. I discovereel this during my closing years at MSU. While o#rcon«g personal stHjgglesll found myself surrounded by incredible people who would not let me give up. They gave me strength as [pushed through to graduation day. I could not be more thankful for my sister, brothe* boyfrphd, family, friends and student government members, who supported me through my tenures Student Body President. These adventures and experiences, downfalls and successes, are responsible for my path in finding my Spartan identity. To my fellow graduating class of 2019^ I encourage you to hold onto to your Spartan story — rememberl/hy you chose to come here and what makes yly a part of this Spartan nation — as you join the over 500,000 Michigan State aluHii. To current and future students, this community cannot wait to have ar|*npact on you, and you must also look llr ways in which you can help shape this commlnity. I dojj,olknow wleHlif^BlI take you npr but where\MrBou go ... Co Green! Katherine Rifi«s Student BodyB’resident.KO 18-2019 Associateclstudents of «|higan Statl Universpjfl Class of 2019 10 gpgj More Than Ice Cream BatBusters All Aboard! My T1D Hero Creating a Community This One’s On Me Fresh Faces and New Energy Going to the Polls Support of the Furry Persuasion First Year. First Competition. First Place. Spartans Illuminate Unwavering Courage Terminating the Taboo Grins and a Good Time Go Inclusive! Season of Promise College of Arts and Letters A Service for Everyone An Environmental Echo The Rules of the Game Stretching it Out More Than Their Sexuality Inspiring Hope College of Engineering One Progression at a Time Preserving a Campus Icon Behind the Screens Terrific Taxa (species) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Leading By Example An Affinity for Exploration College of Nursing Apparitions and Archeology Defining a Generation Theatre Students Go Bump in the Night College of Busing Triv at the Riv Talking with a Younger Self Got Veggies? Creativity and Passion Collide History of MSU Logo Race you There College of Music Another Spartan Served A peek behind the MSU Dairy Store counter The MSU Dairy Store is a treasured establishment o| campus, loved by students afcid locals alike. The moment visitors open the Dairy Store double doors, they aril captivated by the aromas of the various sweets behind the counter. Smiles agdgvarm; greetings are exchanged bytge pleasant employees.who are hard atworkscooplng moulds ofE) cream Into mouth waterwg waffle con|fs. Any time is a good time fplice creaSat the Dairy Storel and employees a re ready to serve up the sugary goodness as soon as the doorsH/ing open. Whilemhe Dairlsto®was know™ caSpus-wld^Kr its daicious array of ice creamBavoM most fS)ple did not havlthe inside soiop about whafjllappened behinH ¡¡he scenS Bailey D’HaJ|e,l icByr diefei;# major employee at the DafuMjJore, explained thfs secret|behind the famous sv^^tnellpH ‘ws local, and our cows SB pastunS^igSid D’Haene. “It's si made right l®re, so therSs no added hormones or preservatives in it. It's all natural, a,nd we use real/ good Iream that makes it so good.” From specialty ice deafris like Buckeye Blitz ad: Sesqupentennial Svlirl, to moracommon llavors like Cow Tracks and Blueberry Pie, t® Dairy Store had a tasty treat foBpveryone. Cheese was anoKl big seller at the iconic slop, and employees boasted about how tasty the Numerous cheeses thaySreated are. “Chocolate cheese is a big oneBilt peopHdon’t know that we»ive,” said D’H J»e. “It'llikgfudge, and itH rlallygood. I had nftiddS thatv®r»de chocolatw^ieese h<*||lfo I® started working." Zaven Markaliao, an advertising management major, became a Dam/ Store employee at »e beginning of the 2018-2019 school ;^p-r. He heard nothing but positive remarks from those Serving up ice.cream and slicing up «pse, so he decided to try his hand at scoopfig. “I applied to be a part of this morl: spot at Michigan State’s camipusflslld Markarian.“! m et. a 11 of my |o wo r ke rs ... it just seemed like^H knevleach other for afMiilellt’s real# a great croBi’Vf “We put a lot of care into our products, particularly in terms of our high quality ingredients and the student employees who assist in the production process.” Brlkeie Wiedenmannott, the MSU Dairy Store Htsnager, has worked at the Dairy Store since May 2015. She begaH working for tf# store durlig her undergraduate y.|as at Michigan State, aid after she g,iS|uated in 2016, sli| applied for the manager position. ■VS»put a lot of care into our products, particularly in terms of our high-quality ingredients and the student employeesHho assist infthe production process,” said Wiedenmannott. "We really take our mission —teaching, research, and oltreachBto heart p waffling to give our sjfudent employees the most exposure possible to ready thlm for their futures in tHdairy|ndustry.” Looking down fromlthe observation deck ofmhe Dairy Stffle, lisitfbrs could see|jaow the ice cream they just gobbled do\Sn was created. Large macnines whirred and spun, as^dairy ;prodilcts were profiled in and out Em pixels made sure ¡¡verytllng that came out ¡of the mad|ineSwould. wow consumers! knowing that visitors from far and widelamlto MSU for a bite of their delicious delicacjes. An ice cream shoplis only as good as i«employee®gnd those wfijp worked at MSU’s Dairy Stire had fierce prid^Hthe sweetness they servec^Bn® jsloop at a time. RIGHT: MSUl Dairy Store features a variety of laMors ^fejth hanJfcrafted namesfeuch as Dantonio’tl Double Fake Fueffge, BuckeyfcBlitSand Sesqu¡centennial Sl/irl. All of the dairy products sold in the Dairy Stor||K|re processed on MSU’s campus. CONTENT: HELEN KORNEFEEL PH oto:: Logan coles DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER H i S 13 A mission to illuminate bat misconceptions It's Sunday night — laundry time. Pulling each garment out of the dryer, one snags against a fluffy crew neck. Upon separating them, a small ball of fuzz is stubbornly sticking to the beloved fabric. Reaching out a hand to remove it, the ba]$!suddenly starts to unfold and curiosity melts into shock as the sweater plunks to the floor. At the sound of a sharp cry, roommates in the house hover at the top of the stairs asking what is wrong. With collapsing lungs, a gasp falls from petrified lips: bat! The Bat Association of MSU, established as a registered student organization in the spring of 2017, was an organization created to be an all inclusive resource center for bat activities on campus. Bat education was a critical focus of its members due to the high levels of euthanization, or humane killings, required in a college town. “I think it’s interesting that they [bats] are portrayed so negatively," said Leanne Sabo, senior and president of the Bat Association. “There’s a lot of benefits that they have ...and a lot of things that people don't know. Did you know, they save the agricultural industry about 4 billion dollars annually? When I was catching bats, it was kind of sad because we weren't taking data on the bats. We have no idea about the population of bats on campus. Sabo discovered her interest in bats after having the opportunity to catch bats on campus during one of her first summers at MSU. After learning the ropes of bat catching, she became somewhat of an expert. People expected her to show up in a heavy extermination suit, but she strolled up comfortably in a simple t-shirt, prepared to take on the furry mammals. Sabo, along with other members of the Bat Association, made bat catching sound easy. “The students who came to my house must have been here about five times. That was cool to me. They were friendly, personable, accommodating, and provided a lot of education. I recommended them to everyone I knew." “What you do is you put up a trap —and it’s kind of a mesh screen with PVC pipe coming out of the house - and then they can leave the PVC pipe and they can t get back in so they leave their habitat," said Peter Fowler, one of the founders of the association. “The idea is that you put up a big bat box nearby and then when they come back they move into the bat box." Fowler, a fourth year graduate student in veterinary medicine, was always drawn to nature. After ten years of working in wildlife photography, he decided it was his 16 turn to step in front of the camera. Hjg stampd by learning howto craft ‘bamboxe»from»ecy were skeptical of the tr^pition. Whilpshe initially v*wed tHnews as an obvious solution to her past monetarylssues with CATA, she then thought about the day-to-day inconveniences Ipat a changeNike this couldiMng. site rempfjnberfd theim being stgfffedRith student! whefi the first frost carse. “Sometimes ||e buses wife, unreliable becausl of the weathe! but overall it was a qogpfwav to get around campus,” Abraham said. “S»ce it's free now, I don’t know if iiA/ould be ablefo ride it b|»useHthink iffwould ® too crowded.” ■Martha Spall, a senior English major, talked about theTmperf^fflioimshe saw» the on-campus buspystem. She believed CATA ^B>uld focus oBIlenHig its array of issues before leaping tooffemng its serSces for free to the on-campus' students. Vl^Hshe relied or|%he bases forj transportation, she loathed the prospect of addihg njw riderH%\/ho otherwise wouId||Sve walked. “Students are stuffed into busses!ke sardlies,” Spa™ said. “StuddMs wit! «abilitie! and injuries don’t have the room miey feed to maneuv^B have limited mobility! ... and it’s been a drag to have to rely on the CATA system while it’s in such a staf|S| riders with While student! witlmd¡sibil¡ties had significant issues with thHbus system, CATA Spiked tifele®ly to assist thoseiriders. It impllmented wheelcpair lifts on the front! entrance of the buses a ndpetractable seats to makflfoom for diabled commuters. It also recently started using a Bsign that ebs*|d that the floor of the fehicle was as lowtolhe ground as possible. In the coming yearn CAIA hoped to better accommodate the visually and hearing ¡tripled improved visual and auditory; featurell|pfat would become standard oH all bus^jf. “The buses are a great way to get from class to class, and now that they’re free, I’ll probably use them more often. Come winter... I think I would rather walk than deal with the flood of people looking for a warm ride.” PiHlld on the iide of each MSU CATA bus il the Rigan “VoRi #1 in AmSca.” While many students ryvould hive challenged that statement, duHg thjjj 2018-1 2019 school year CATA seemed to gradually improve its practices. MovingRore students than evir, CATA earned a reputation of being necessary, but still imperfect. Depopulation§vas a problem that would Jemain for the foreseeable future, but for studerffis brave enough to endure the spatial »vasion, ¡Lies well wortl it. LEFT: The CATA bui systim offers rides for on- campus routes. Students no lolger n^^Pd to buy a bus pass and they flocked to take a||/antage of the I Bnee ridbs. My T1D Hero Superheroes give kids with type 1 diabetes a helping hand Teenagers all tend to ha\§|:some things ir||common:: growth spurts, hormone changes and acne. HoVever, not all can|elat<§to life with type 1 diabetes. Researcher relatiorS professor, Dr. and advertising arid pdtfH Bree Holtz, alongsideiher team of sp»alistslcreated a prototype mobile app called MpTlD Herd, Which helps adolescents with type 1 diabetes transition from parent- management to self-managemlnt of their metabolic disease« "At some point, they will haHto stall taling care of their disease themselfes, and thShaleifo be on it (blood sugar livels Sstingjr. all the limei said Holtz. "To help Uncourage use from the kid|, thA get points every inJ they use thl; app, and those points go toward their little super Bo avatar that theyKe*: yceve.m.” “Our mission as a land grant institution is to apply our knowledge and our research and to not just sit in an ivory tower and think.” Being an MSU alumna hbrself, wlrklng ffl/ith thH BtSsity gave How reslfarch a bopit in ¿Ippcitunities. She was happy«to bo backfyvorking toward a better future for struggling youth. “With thesupport of Michigan Statl I've been ablljfo repels out into these communities through the hospitals, and we’vi really had the ability to get the ll.ord out about Pur project,” said Holtz. “oM mission as a land graPt institution is to apply our knowledge and our research;, and to not just sit^San ivory tower and think deep thoughts—live take those deep thoughts and actually help people.” KatharinbgfHurray^outeach specialist of the My T1D Hero team, followed participants through every process of the studylSheabIe to See the progress of users, and has; shared many? special moments With families' partaking In the program. “It is very fulfilling because I get to see these people on.e-on-on:||from the start, and I get to see them at the end as;Mbll and gather feedback on what they've thought about it," said Murray. "The point of|fhe app is coming licross ver|B|p|| with the families.” Holtz and her team were working tirelessly to hap tains and families through difficult circumstance! My T1D Heroywas brEglng the gap between dependence and indepe|depfe*helping Midsj b^conae- their own heroes. Graham McBride, a junior psychology m§l>rfthad type 1 diabetes his'whole life. I-Btwas impressed by the woll Holtz and her team had done a if» recognized thH ImportMice of young children taking on their disease independently!* have hadii (type 1 diabetes:) for 20 years novy|so I’v! never live|j without.It, and I did start managing it at a younger |g|,” said McBride. “I actually knoyv a lot of people that ha ,e gone to college and have struggled v\ith it,and I honestly think that this idea ¡sonjj of the best that I we eterleen.” RIGHT: Dr. Bree^Bdtz and her team at MSU are developing and testing a cell phonl application named MyTID Hero. This development helljcd adol®cents;M/ith Typeyl diabetes) to* transition into self-management. WELCOME TO THE ART LAB ■HI ARTL.AB CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: LAUREI BATDORFF DESIGN: LILY RISING Creating a Community How one off-campus space is bringing together creative communities Creatisty. Collaboration. Community. At the Broad Art Lab, tlfese principles wield true. With blueprints fojg the.Jlace in the worHsince November 2017, it made itsllaunbh on Grand River Avenue in May 2018. The vibrant, window-lined space was much more than: an average art gallery. Greeting all who enteral» funky;; clunky serif I esters denoting its moniker, this extension of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum craved;;the expressive partnership between both MSU and the ..insing community. Those p/ho entered the Broad Art Lab were welcome to use the space freely, whipher that meant working on calculus homework, finger painting likja child or crafting aKasterpiece, Open; to the Bblic Tuesday through Sunday, the Broad Art Lab moused art exhibits and paint-splatpled tapes with brushes, pencils and art tools for artists to get crafty — oriLst a creative space to study. Th! Broad Art Lab's weekly Thursdawmigt* event!Studio In Process, gave those from both MSU and the Greater Lanfflng Area a space to cjlate for on|| $8, with profits going toward the Broad Art Lab’s funding. The space housed other Rariou# workshops a hi events run by guesiartists of all; ages and backgrounds. Employe^ who worked at. the Broad Art Lab also workcl at the Brood Art Museum. While the dulfcim sat .comfortably on the edge of campus, the5 Broad Art !ab was list a short Walk acrossKhe street. Located close to student life yet not being o! university propeay created a dialogue between those B/ed on-campus and off. Graduate assistant®pr the Broad Art Museim, Caroline Delahousaye, menmoned that their Open Call init'ltive would cgte conversation bitweerlthese two communities through bringing in different individuals to showcajerahlir performances, workshop^; or series of events. "We believe tgteiat all memb|is of our community have something valuablpto share. A creative talent. A personal stor!. A special skill ...Bfl invite Mitten State epative thihkcljs to propose ideas,Sp/entg| and collaborations inspired by their interests, obsessions, and projects in p rwgpss,” sa-id De I a h o u saypi “Th ¡¡¡ongoing pier ies features me mbits of the- campus Ind lodgl communit^as thg Art Lab blomfs a laborator|§to play with ideas and ask qiBBH The Broall Art Lab plaJJd equal emphasis on ajtracting both Mjj§U students and we local La n wig communiffiWM its bright, opehTe«rior and Batura I intrigue, paAers-by had a hard timing Staying *ay. Senior Azya Mo^pgstudio art major and museum studies |*ior who worked at tf^Broad Art Lab, noticed the diversity of people \mho entered as a result. “The»is a lot of people »hcfjcoBie ,|f| We get llder and younger adults, and they come in to Rot,| on the same thing. It’s interesting to see ^mple say, Tm not creative’ .Mreate,” said Mpore. Whether it His a young high! school »student teaching atteffidAs howto paint the perfect sunflower or a|«Pi® Lapsing author leaJSmg her latest novel,!« Broad ArlLab put community members at twforefront of its events and ¡Workshops. “We believe that all mem­ bers of our community have something valuable to share. A creative talent. A personal story. A special skill... ” ■The majority of our persbjjHftSfsisto get workshops, events and art-making migms where [employees aren’t] the people intfAfr!ntofthe room, but other community Hembers and students on campus areY said seniorgf Christian Perry who works at thclBroad Art Lab. Whllth^indpduals came to the Broad Art Lab to complete everyday homeworkfefesignm®its or to exfilor! the» ininSvirfcent VarraGogh, the space created a dialogue among the countless communtAs rooted wiBin the GPiftaI Area. Encouraging creativity and col la boraticH between memberafrom dlKvalks of life, the Broal Art Lab knpathat unconventiojal 'deas from different sources wore needed for innovation toBist. TOP LEFT: Jlvo students look at aides with specimens. At the Broad Art Lab event, visitors made pins out of microscopic images. BOTTOM LEFT: A booklet sits on a tablllfor people t;if look at. Everythingfh the Art Lab was cAtered around Visitors and tie communii': Hiis One’s On Me Going behind the bar late In the llSJs, East Lansing and Lansing experienced an explosive emercSice of night crowds a-nd activities. Doole|§j| a lolal watering ho.lflhad almost aTthousand people out on theHeekends. Hpyever, in 1996, ^Hner Carl Foltz wal folded to Pell the bar.and restaurant after city lltings qf brawls,, ro\By teenalll dance raghtsand underage drinking. Twfpdecsdes lifer, the spot was kno.vn as Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub. Some traditionsnever die. W,hS Dylan Scher.M bSKender entering hP fifth year woffiing at Harper's IjfHmoved to^Ht Lansing, heBarted out making freakyfast subs at Jimmy John’s. Eventuall^||aftlr all oftlBraving coming from hilflends, he. took a bartending clasi in Livonia, Michigan ;a|nd applied to Hatper’^After some time learning the ropes he#as able to assllt otha hopSuls in their passage from in front of the bar to behind itH “It’s kinl of like throwing them into th§;|Mngle,fcaid Seiler. “It’s ia little str^Bfui for them the wstB)uplS Of time j| But I’llKell pj... the amount of confidencS||u gain and the speed [they get] is just outstanding. It’s prefS incredible. My oudd« didn’t ;knof| him prior to but ie have become good friends—Hfad no knowledgfl Nothing. And he strujffled. Next thingffou kn|§A/, three months later, he’s one c >f 1iffetd.p bartenders..-3ust crushing it.” SamSntha Habeipctehl, thSmgst senioilbartender at Harper's, was|fet starting hjlf graduate program in jngedical neurobiology. B.^^^effi herljreshmahnand spphomore yfer ¿t her undergraduatidegjree, she »as hangjingFout fejth onlof her ffends*, a promoter for Haper’sfe/lo told her she rHded »apply. Hajoermehl, a dedicated find paSgnate,ste*rd, taught herself fhe ropjfflgust by walchijlg Ihi brfetfeders when ihfl hostess. I hit was completely;;^» chance,”Hid Habermell. “Whii I gelt [pu'Ebehind mie bar], i^Bs kind of like sicond nature beeai§se I alre ady had s < months in the building. The liff^HIHfeurpriSiihg«—isn’t mbeh in terms; of CONTENT: A DA Ip AUSTAD PHOTO: LORA FARAJ DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER waling 13 miles a dayjistin this building, energy. I « as a server. As a balender, It’s just as much activity but With different movements, ijgvould compare ittol/orking atSstarbucks...but doing all the jobs." "It’s a little stressful for them the first couple of times. But I’ll tell you ... the amount of confidence you gain and the speed [they get] is just outstanding..’’ For Sandra Kue, s® ¡or comput^ængineeringltudep $vho/was just starting |erl|styeaSa bartendefLit was not easy. In her first couple of dajl she had to memorize the nam^jf all the drinks on the menu along withfthe varying liquor and soda combinations. Gleefully, she admitted that her background in computer engineering did not hurt the technical process of grafting thetitlatilg concoctionlB “There’s different counts for all the liquors and we have to mMnorie formulas|of likeA-half ounce of.ThSi a fourth ounce of this, oH ounce—depending on how many drinks,” s.rd Küe.iSo the ris a .(Hof quick math becausR people R/ant their drinks fast. You wantgto ma kit hem think thatyou’re a good bartehdejso giving good retommlmdationl making good drinks—these all contribute to a bigger tip wwch is bigger pay.” It w||S noiH but ndt| Overbearing. Crowded but relalëd. ThB place*wasn’t filllif, but the energy was ■halpable.’ Righ-hats and syncopajid rhythjps emanated prom the elevated dance floor. A constant flux of voices fed the electric ambiance. It felt pkjpj anything could happén. UndiJneath the social activity, a trifecta jisawy mixologists handed out potent refresh mints to create the magB)f whawiuld be al/ery good night, TOP LEFT: Ha?ÆrHbartender Dylan siher hustles from customelto customir, Serving beer pitchers and handling the registelon a busy night. A buly welkday night was nothing but multitasmg for bartenders. TOP RIGHT: Bartender bjjidsay Pjesky préparés four vodka ton ici at th if peak of her WednesdM/ nightlhift at Harper’s.ThH hustle usuaj.^began around midnight wh# stiilents and locals started rushing in. resti Faces and »Tenacious freshmen join the women’s soccer team mm a A.. .... * _ . J ■. shmguarc)s and athletic tape made their way toward the soccer field. The comforting feeling of being at home envelope&'-thelS^I^’s soccer team as they \yaited'fot ‘ A' Head Coach Tom Saxton to begin practice/ The 2018 women’s soccer team featured lC^rf^w freshmen that brought energy and ambition to the teai7yAccordi§g/|eiitliQd;GaxtQn,:-;;hayib^ .meant ihga.^as alyvays XPgTi^fpiMiXiPtpyomeAiv The] overall record of the season was five wins, 10 losses and three ties. The team's five wins took place in the non- conference portion of the fall season, : "In August, before school started, they took a very professional approach to the game as young players,” said Saxton. “They're really hard workers. They have a lot of talent and they’re quick learners. The team this year has a willingness to learn, grow and maintain their confidence. After you lose a few games in a row, it's easy to put your head down, and we haven't seen that at all Camryn Evans, one of the star freshmen forwards on the team, was nominated to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team by the Big Ten Conference. Evans was awarded the prestigious accolade after the league’s coaches witnessed her hard work and determination on and off the field. Evans started 17 games and scored seven goals ■during the season. In her first year on the team, it was an easy transition .to college as the friendships between herself and her teammates quickly blossomed. . ^ “Going into games, something I always thirikatobut P that we need to play for the team and for each other," said Evans. "It was really nice to come to the team and have nine new best friends. Because so many of us freshmen contribute to the team, it’s really amazing to have our class be a part of something." nat^ccocjjgfenjalL their goals in the 2018 season Ott kneW, however, that they would return next year with tenacity and talent. She believed in her fellow teammates, and was especially proud of the freshmen for bringing a revitalized spirit to the team. \ ' O'''1"; A 'l '-A -:7y“Wejhad a|eaily fantastic group of freshmen coming "Across the whole board, the “Because so many of us freshmen contribute to the team, it’s really amazing to have our class be a part of something." The freshmen class brought new perspective, talent and dominating expertise to the 2018 women’s soccer team. Despite the challenging season they had, the team was ready to lace up their cleats and prepare for next season. Perhaps new faces would join the team in thqj 20:T9;§pason j;q açjd even more perspective to the sport. Freshman Camryn Evans beats Ohio State to tlfe ball for a final kick to the goal. MSU had a tough loss, against Ohio State, 0-1. Going to the Polls Volunteers help Spartans register to vote Every fall, M3fJ’s gampus was-ttoded with volunteer^ from trade unionslstudent groups and political’-clubs jfyithKhe singular goal of getting students regist^ed to vclp. Due to thefttafjfiof Michigan’s:- restrictive iotlng laws, unjB'sIty studentSBtruggled to find time In.their busy schedules for a drive back toBheir home districts to vote. This rul^was precisely why volunteers, suih asfctucBfts at the Associated Students of Michigan State Univer$ity,Mve®yital to the success of Michigan’s democracy. Regardless of political||ffj|Sion or Ideology,, thesb clipboard wielding vofinteers worked tirelessly to register every eligiblBsti^ent. Eli Palell, a senior pre-law major, sat at a desk with his clipboard ready to poun^ As hundreds of students fled past Elfe booth, hot giving it a glapce, he staged determined. Associated Students of Michigan State University Voter registration department had one succinct objective. ThU members'.«the groups were: to- venture out into campus, talk to studentganl get them registeredpdr the upconwngKlmctions. “Because of MiBnigarwiter laws, if it's;,your first time Soting, you hate to \®te in pJison,iPafe said. “Because of thaty\/e arefffcusing on getting students registerid to vpte in East Lansing. A lcraof^hafy#’fp doing is going through rahe dorms and khpjking on do« to get them Bvents and regi»ering the regltered ... vfe’re at a lot Stu:«ents tfflat come through.” “I think that when you become a Spartan you are engaging for four years in a community and investing in that community through your taxes... ” CONTENT: RYArfHOPPENWORTH PHOTO: KAIgLli GRANT DESIGN: TAViOR PHILLIPS Following tig highly polarizing 2016 presidential election, student.ilfrom across the political spectriH vjwed to participate in voting opportunities. Politics was noianger a beast thalcould be ignored. Kumaran Arlfoli, a senior neuroscience major, l|cogBi»d his civic duty and joined thés Associated Students of Michigan State University voting board witra the desire to make a difference. “... everyone’sliyes are connected to politicsfjn generajA Arivolilpaid. “Kwanmo be a doctor, but novmhe healfw:are industry is more and more intertwined with politics. So, I think it's nlcessary tp know «hat is going or^H As important as i|* is to vote in nationaiæctions, many people believe that all the real change happens at a local le\|el. Justin Baldwin, a Junior RblBfal science major, aspired to g¡®Spartagé; a voice at city hàjl. BaldwHwas yhe compiinity lagon of wiildepartmer^nd worked tirelessly to reach out to Mudents and producechange. “[The commuBty liaison] is the link, a bridge!and a lobbyist on behalf of the students in ter«§ of the city Vm East Lansing," Baldwin said. iHhink l~iat when yog becorme a SpaJgamyou are engaging for four yeaœ in a immunity and ingesting in that commun» through ypu‘ taxes ... it orly makefls|jhse »at if you are goinato parScipate in thisKommunit^^ou should havela say in ^/ho represents and policies tgat might affect you.” On the first Tuesday in November, Spartans ¡¡/ill go to their local polling location tocasttheir ba11©|.. AsaIways.trw dedsi<^Hmade will have a major impict om Am erica ns' daily lif(l Student volung^^^mere determined to be a guideln this process. Students from all backgrounds and pcHraical leanings came together to makejsure the* fellovf -Spartans fe/ere infopmed ¡find ready' to plrticipate. Their devotion to civic dlty exempliled the best th®MSU coSmunitylhad to offer, and why Spartans have always bB| a positive force in their com^RiitiSand in their country:,, ,< TOP LEFT: A student fills out a form to, register to vote. Theipumber of students e§istered on MSU’s campus in 2018 wire ligherthanHB'. RIGHT: E||Pales knocks on studenPSdoorsto registlr them to vote. Palis along with students from thU.voteW|eaistration department of the Associated Students of Michigan State University ^p/prked for months to rlgispir freshmen to vote. Support of the Furry Persuasion Helping victims one tail wag at a time Walking into the Sexual Assaura Program office at MSU, visitors are immediately greeted by a little black taH wagging rapidly behind the receptionist’s desk. A furry head pokes out from behind the corner, and a happy bark echoes through the office. A ba| of energy rushes to greet anyone who wanders through the door. The Sexual Assault Program had only recently employed this new furry friend; her name was Justice, fitting for a sexual assault support dog. The fluffy, black labrador greeted office visitors with happy barks and boundless tail wags.jgJustice was a puppy when she began her work at the Sexual Assault Program, and her energy was a welcome addition. “Justice is our main greeter — you will hear her when you walk into the office,” said Katelyn Maddock, a therapist for the program. “She’s great for grounding. It can be really overwhelming for people to talk about those tilings, so to have a dog pÉysical|y be there to kind of tune in is really positive. She is-lyery empatheticaas a dog and knows when people need support." Thé Sexual Assault Program offered abundant! services including crisis intervention, advocacy services, individual therapy and support groups. The idea of having a support dog transpired when Justice's owner and Sexual Assault Program office supervisor, April Dennis, reached out to the Canine Advocacy Program. This program allowed dogs to attend court with children who had been sexually abused, and the Sexual Assault Program aimed to do something similar with adult survivors. “Justice wasn’t able to do stairs in her training at Deader Dogs for the Blind, so they career-changed her," said Dennis. “Our name was on the list for a dog, so we were able to adopt her on Aprifeo, 2018. A person had to assume responsibility for her, and that was me.Bbecame her mom.” Dennis was in charge of Justice's careBjicluding grooming and veterinary visits — expenses that were covered by Southside Animal Hospital and AnnaBelles In Fall 2018, Justice went viral on a Pet Station. Twitter page called “We Rate Dogs,” and as packages for Justice began to pile up, Sexual Assault Program visitors flooded in. “People started sending packages to her!" said Maddock. “We’ve had probably more than 50 packages with self-care items for clients, like fuzzy socks, facemasks and toothbrushes. There has also been a bunch of dog toys and peanut butter, so she got a ton of new stuff. - MSU graduate student Rebecca Morse was a former Sexual Assault Program intern. Hied in summer 2018 as a student employee to speak at the Academic Orientation Program and participate in the resource fair, Morse expressed her support for the program and why she believed students should come visit the office. “She’s great for grounding. It can be really overwhelming for people to talk about those things, so to have a dog physically be there to kind of tune in is really positive.” “I just want survivors to know that we are here as a resource for them, in whichever way they need,” said Morse. “We work very hard to create diverse groups that can appeal to any student as well as have an amazing, welcoming, non-judgmental staff and ... they can hang out with Justice whenever! Even if they don’t have a therapy, advocacy or group appointment, they can come and relax in our survivor lounge, play with Justice or just do homework in a quiet, safe space." Justice the sexual assault support dog brought joy to MSU students who needed it most. The Sexual Assault Program Office was a brighter place with her there, and the program was able to reach more students with her on their side. Students entered the office with heavy hearts, but left witismiling faces.lustice was a cherishedicon on campus, and she.was a true Spartan. RIGHT: Justice spends her days with MSU’s Sexual Assault Program, comforting survivors of sexual assault. Before finding her calling at MSU, she spent her time training to be a Leader Dog for the Blind until she was unable to master staffs. SO First Year, First Competition, First Place. A look at the all-male Bollywood fusion dance group at MSU Spartan Badmaash. That’s pronounced Sp»n “bud-mahsh.” In Hindi, one of the many Indian languages,; it essentially means “clowney” oB“rowdy" and .refer!to the Feckless behavior of hooligans — a fitting title. The all-male Bollywood fusion premier dance group at MSU stood in the center of Ihe room and waited for the music. As the first notes emerged, they lifted up what appeared to be portable white fences, and brought t’hem together with a sharp ‘clack.’ Spartan Badmaash was founded in the summer of 2017 after a few members from Spartan Zaariya, MSU’s first Filmi-Fusion co-ed team, decided it was timflto create an all-guys team at MSU.||ilmi-Fusion was based orlthe experimental fusion between eractronic mule collegiate and Bollywood-inspired dance competition scene was iconic for merging Indian dance styles with western hip-hop influences. Indian music. “Some are only Bollywood," said Pramod Kashyap, junioil in supply chara lead choreographer and management. “A lot of California teams, they don't do the other styles we do — like Bugarra and south-lndian. They just name it Bollywood.Where’s like a whole other circuit, for Bugarra, and it’s like a seven minute bungarra routine,; Our circuit just combines all of them into a fusion style:” Desi Dance Network, founded in 2014, aimed to foster a community amongst artists engaging in competitive South Asian dance. Bollywood fusion was used to shed negative stereotypes of eastern music. By centemng the performance around a theme and combining elements of eastern and western pop culture, the dances exploded ivitffl nuanced forms cl body expression. “How fast we all got to know each other and how fast we united as a team last year was something that just blew my mind" mast year we did The Lion King,” said Trishul Kalapuram, a sophomore in neuroscience. “We have dialogues, leads® we had a Simb®Mufasa and Scar — and each song has to be centered around that theme. We had Scar’s intro song, which was likla very evil Sip- hop beat. If you look at the original song, it’s very slowed CONTENT: ADAM AUSTAD PHOTO: LAUREN BATDORFF DESIGN: TAYLOR PlIlLUPS down; very;traditional, what the DJ does, he takes the a cappella — normally the voice of the song — puts in some hip-hop beats, his own gimmicks and a couple of lyrics from American songs to make it sound way more interesting." A major motivation in starting the all-boys team was focused on bringing more students to MSU with a passion for fusion dance culture. In the past, few people associated MSU with dancing, and it becameBe driving force for the team 1) change thalnarrative. Before they even entered the circuit they always had a dream of first year, first competition, first place. MS's cool to see a bunch of guys working together to reach one goal," said Ashish Tripawii, a senior in physiology and avid member. “How fast we all got to know each other and how fast we united as a team last year was something thatjust bleylmy mind.” a provided For : underclassmen, upperclassmen, it prowded mentorship; for reason. it Practice was dancing and dancing was passion. Many memoers shared dreams when they were in high school of running on stage holding up:the west place trophy — envisioning the moment ever since they f|/ere young. Now, that dream was a reality staring back at them in the reflection of the gold trophy, showing them just how far they had come. TOP LEFT: Thye members of Spartan Badmaasb start their practice by running through by running through one of their choreographies. They showed off their in­ sync moves and ingenious use of the saap. BOTTOM: Pramod Kashyap, one of the group's captains, prac­ tices his dance moves. At times the dancers would practice alone in the beginning as some members |§§|/ere still trickling in. MSU Homecoming HOMECOMING GRAND MARSHAL vk Ernest Green TOP: The MSU Marching Band trumpets play tig fight song. MIDDLE: A Spartan figure waves andMides on a Jnariot. BOTTOM: The* international Student Association carry themselve^with pride down Grand River Avenue. TOP: Homecoming Grand Marshal Ernest Greed waves to the cgpwd. MIDDLE: The MSU Marching Band file down Grand R«er Avenue. BOTTOM: The Spartan Tubas march their Bey down Grand Rif^aAvenue Alongside the band. 54 CONTENT: HM F N KORNEFFEL PHOTO: EMI LEE NAZARETH DESIGN: ALEX RENNINCER Spartans Illuminate Unwavering Courage MSU Homecoming took on a new meaning in 2018 Walking down Grand RBer Avenue-, passers-by dan see the seemingly endless group of people weafflng iconic Spartan green aHd yXitB Banners and signs are held high above children’s heads. Smiles are flashed, and Be famous cheer “Go Green!" is answered by the echo “Go White!" Today is homecoming day, and everyone is ready to enjoy the energy Spartans have when alumni return home. This year, though,- homecoming takes on a new meaning. Among the sea of green and White, || strip of teal appears, a symbol of Spartans’ unwavering courage. Ernest Green, a distinguished civil-rights activist, was the grand marshal of the homeco^Hg parade, and his story truly conveyed the ¡1018 homecoming theme of unwavering courage. Green was one of ¡¡he Little Roc! Nine, a group of African-American students Bi 1957 who were tho first to integrate into ah all-white, segregated school in Arkansas. The students, were initially denied entry, but Green and his cohorts continued fighting for their riglre to education. U.S. President .Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to escort the students, for their protection. Green graduated in 1958 and was awarded a scholarship to MSU, where he lathed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sociology. “Seeing all of the survivors stand up and speak out about what happened to them really showed me how strong Spartans can be." Green believed that he could help change the way African-Ameicans were treated during a time of racism and prejudice. His activism mad! this idea of integration posjlble in schools, and it sparked chinge in the UJ|. This courageous spirit still reigned true in 2018 alsurjpprs of sexua abuse fought for reform in how matters of sexual assault were land led within the university in response to the Barry Nassar scandal. Spartans showed brayery, strength and unwagedng. courage -when they broke thdjjf silence and stood up for dhange« “Spartans are not LaB Nassar," said Linda Bernhardt, an MSU parent. “We cannot judge the studentslhat go here based olthe actions of one man. Milhigan State has handld leany Sfrious situations in the oast, and I truly believe that the universityBrn overcome aKthing.” TI'Htheme of unwavering courage was proudly displayed on tile various banners, floats and spectacle! featured in the parade. Students, alumni and community members came together in collaboration, dislussjng how the MSU community can rise above the evlnts tlfjpt took place in 2018. “Time heals>.sy wound!« said ¡¡Anthony Russo, , an MSUlpopbomo®. “Manlplnstitutions, including Michigan State, Kally have to invest th! time to see where they can improve so situations liiSwhat happened last year do not happ^raagain. LdelSitely think that MSU is developing a new way of handling situations like what lappened last fear. It’s time weplaid 'enough.”’ Students not yet present on MSU’lcampus during thlsclndal stated that theirgdesire to become a Spalfan had not b|§en diSinjibed. Th! longstanding reputation MSU had garnered overtheyears had lot been destroyed, and thewnewtftafuturiof the urfjfprsity was bright. “Seeing all of thelurywo.rs stand up and speak out lbout, what happened to them really showed me how strong Sparta'Bean be,” said Cassie ,ie: A^Bfenman and pre-medicSl major. “Ernest Green biding the grand marshal thiayea! really ^how^thisTyear!® them! FB definitely showed courage before, during and after his; time as a Spartan at MSU.” Spartahjs young and old displayed a deep sense of Spartan pride in the annual homecoming parade. There was no aggression on this day, no sadnjfss —jlst courage. MSU studSHtlland alumni kneyvlhe university was mesing onlrom thefevents of 2.018, and the parade vms aamba of their breaking free fro ml: he chain-s of the pasU*SPartans!are fighters, and survivors showed triBunvB'ering courage each and everyday. Terminating the Taboo Breaking the Silence on “That Time of the Month” Locking herself in the Wells bathroom stall, a woman: quickly realizes something — it was that time of the month. Reaching into various nooks and crannies of her purse, she fumbles fofla tampon, but comes out empty handed. As a last-ditch effort, she calls out to the girl in the neighboring stall for a tampon. After a few seconds, a hand darts under the stall wall gripping a colorfully wrapped cylinder of cotton relief in its palm. Finally, sre is at ease. This scenario is all too familiar for women across the world. LuckllyMhe national group, PERIOD, was worlang to provide hygiene products free of charge to women in need at MSU and in neighboring communities. The local chapter of the movement, [lERIOD. @ MSU, was formed in September 2018 by Nama Naseem, junior biosystems engineering major. When Naseem heard about PERIOD, sheilas immediately interested in the cause and the story ofihe organization's founder. “A high scnool student started PERIOD, and she is now our age," said Naseem. “She was homeless when she was in high school ... she would nolce-in iwmeless shelers that women were usingwags or paper bags to soak up blood, which was not sanitary Many way. That really motivated her to collect products throughyieryiigh school, and it became one of the largest youth nonprofits in the world. Now there are chapters all across the U.S. in higly schools, college campuses, communities and even more internationally." “It is important to educate people who have never menstruated before and tell them how this impacts the daily life of anyone who menstruates.” Naseem and her executive board brought PERIOD to MSU because they recognized the campus-wide need for its services and ideology. Not only did the organization providefree products to women, but it also helped spread information to breathe silence and release the stigma surrounding the monthly menace. The organization's three pillars — service, education and advocacy — drive the chapter’s initiatives on campus. “This semester we’re focusing more on service, so we’re goimg to run a lot of drives and lave packing parties and try to get products out to shelters and to women who need them,” said Minhal Ansari, junior computer science major and treasurer of PERIOD. @ MSU. “Female students shouldn’t have to feel like they have to miss class just because they’re on their period or don’t have a period product with them.” PERIOD. (cD MSU was working with the Associated Students of Michigan State University and the Residence Halls Association in their pilot program — Emergency Menstrual Hygiene Products. This program was started by the Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost, Which advised the Provost at MSU on important issues related to women within the university. As part of the program, all product dispensers in Wells Hall, the Studenll Services building and the International Center were free of charge. Period.’s role in the iSiative was to be the primary supplier of hygiene products. "It is important to educate people who have never menstruated before and tell them, how this impacts the daily life of anyone who menstruates! said Sarah Chaudhry, junior neuroscience major and secretary of PERIOD. @ MSU. “Within the f|iale population, menstruation is definitely a taboo, and we-peed to make it less of a taboo.” PERIOD. @ MSU was an organization working for the benefit of all students at MSU, men and women aljke. They hoped to educate and service those who needed it most, on campus and off. With PERIOD. @ MSU’s help, women on MSU’s campus will never again be stuck in the Wells bathroom stall, desperately searching for that non­ existent tampon in their purse. RIGHT: PERIOD. @ MSU is an organization that educates the community on menstrualhealth and advocates for free menstrual products on campus. Donation boxes were placed around campus in order to collect products and donate to those in need. Grins Good and a Time The founding of the MSU Roundnet Club It was something §§ the way they held regard for eaco other. Something in thelvay they asked a nevScomer tojoijft a game. “Good raIlyf’ someone®w>uId shout after the ball’Went out of pla|J The roonri felt mas#e. Bright lights on the ceiling eif|/eloping everything below. Their shoes catching against the 25/32" thick solid maple on top of a subfloor yath resilient rubber pads. Four athletes jumping, bending, serving and swatting. Engaged on the flow of play, carefully timing their hits peBectly before sending the ball hurtlwg down toward the net. Normally, the MSU Roundnet Club, in its inaugural yearat MSU, would play on turf .or grass, but that February evening it was too cold and theaturf had already been reservedlfhey chose the next best thing — a racquetball c ^ --ya» ¡J it : '» MW® AiLiiST® . r ^ wm:&M sMBR ü M i Ml SÄfil M i* I <§§i "* IV ' ; Aÿ,'. . V,. * S« f ¡Mai - H ■ - ■ ¡S iili m ^jfioa x&rr ¿m, mm ¡AT m ,:| s4 ... - -** inH audience and acquired the rights. The game itself found considerable popularity witl! coastal beachgoers but spread to inner-states after beingBtroduced to students vacationing on spring break who coild not wait to take it home. “It’s like if four-square and volleyball had a baby.” “I’ve been playing the game for about three years,’’ said Travis Ambrosio, junior in international studies, “Over spring break, a friend brought it, and they taught me how.to do ill I’ve loved it ever since. It’s my favorite game. I like how crazy it is. You’re just flying and diving around. Chaotic would be a good word." The idea to start the club at MSU came from senior finance major Myles Aucamp. While interning in D.C. over the summer and in his hometown in Florida, Aucamp melthe president of the Spikebal.Club at Virginia lech and the president of the club in Florida. Each strongly encouraged Aucamp to start a club at MSU to join in the national tournaments. Come Fall, he was ready. "We just showed up at Sparticipation with a bunch of nets, passed around a sign-up sheet and got about a hundred names,” said Aucamp. “We wererrn really supposed to be there but we just kind of did it. Honestly, there’s a big community behind it. Over the summer in D.C. I didn’t know anyone when I moved there and all the sudden I had an instant group of friends.” Spikeball’s tagline for the game was “The Next Great American Sport". "Summer Olympics 2024” was a comedic slogan used by casual players of the game. Regardless of its potential at a professional scale, it was someming|to watcrn Students walking past the glass window panes in IM West could not help but stop and tilt their head and wonder what was going on below. Something nevel saw before and yet, something so familiarlMaybe ¡¡¡¡fiveyears, it would be an Olympic sport butifor the meantime, it was all grins and a good time. BOTTOM LEFT: A player steps forward and reaches out to catch the ball. This was the inaugural year for the Roundnet Club TOP: One of the players slides on'; the ground to save the ballWrom hitting the ground. intense sport thatBequires quick is an Spikeball thinlffng and fast movement. Go Inclusive! Delta Lambda Phi redefines the definition of masculinity When the word “f raternity"was mentioned, the next thing that came to mind tended to blrbrotherhood.” Hbwever, many fraternities at ivlSU presented a hypermasculjne lens, leaving men Pvho identified as LGBTQ+ out of most Greek communities. Founded by those seeking a safe space of inclusive comradeship, boundless trust and endless nights of binge-watching The Office, MSU’s Delta Lambda Phi chapter was born in 2009. Partofthe Multicultural GreekCouncll, Delta Lambda Phi was the onlwraternity on campus founded by gay men, for all men. It did not matter-if someone wore a purple dress on Tuesday and khakis on Wednesday, Delta Lambda Phi’s mission was to embrace all forms of mascilnity. Sophomore Tristan Devries, junior political science pre-law major and president of the MSU chapter of Delta Lambda Phi, came to campuslfreshman year hoping to find a home amongst 50,000 students. Exploring different campus organizations in support of the queer community, he came across Delta Lambda Phi and immediately knew this was his place to start fresh. “I came from a very conservative town where I was the only openly queer kid at my high school, and it was hard to come to terms with that," said Devries. “Finding this organization was proMsinq lifelong brotherhood CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: KAITLIN GRANT DESIGN: TAYgOR PHILLIPS [and] a safe space to be a queer man ... it was kind of a no-brainer.” While Delta Lambda Phi brothers spent ample time giving backto LGBTQ+ charities like theTrevor Project and the Ruth Ellis Center, they also placed extensive emphasis on what it meant to be a man. Being that campus fraternity culture was associated with binge drinking and ramparBpartying, Delta Lambda Phi wanted to share how they personally measured masculinj|y. Brandon Crawford, brother of Delta La mod a Phi and sophomore advertising management major» recognized that manliness did not equate to being tough. "Being a man to me is owning your truth and owning ¡wen you made a mistake ... you make sure you treat everyone Wj'th respect because they deserve it," said Crawford. “We’re all humans, .we all have the same feelings, we all have the same emotions. Typically masculinity is ‘don’t |jhowthat’...at the end of the day,you feel what you feel.” “Being a man to me is owning your truth and owning when you made a mistake ... you make sure you treat everyone with respect because they deserve it." Delta Lambda Phi brothers were encouraged to express thellndividuality. Wh®her that was by pantiOg their nails or joining an athletic tearfiilit didn’t matter as long as th»fvere comfortable»A/ith who theflvere. The fraternity recognized »at many men^ho ¡¡/anted to join Griel Life felt that thJ| didn’t belong because of their sexual ¡dentitJiBrendan Laros^brother of Delia Lambda Phi andjunior packaging i»jor, apprgMiated thiystruggle often faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community. “There ale adot of ¡ndividuaiy|Ko ffl/ill dime here with different pails and different life experiences that might not fee: »»they fit into Greek lifBbelgause of that ^Mson,” said LarMse. “They .JIB an organization likelhl that is predominantly queer, and theyAnol' that they [do Hflie a homi^M It did aot matt^Hhether an individual |yas biigcual, transgendBr dlnon-bindi^Hanlpneivho identified IHffl man in the s I i q h tesf»ts, a re etl d withflpen arms at Delta Lanibda Phi. Instilling the wrtue that masculirS'jwasBs much greater than just being majjho, thl brothers of this inclusive fraffijnity foculed on (fplpbrating Bach otfier. for theildiffereHceBas opposed«© masking ¡plat made t he m unique. LEFT: Dela Lam ¡Ida Phi isJafr^Bnity lit MiU founded ■gH gaymfen, for® 11 men. Broth era were encouiragid to embrcgDeltheir indrffldual personalitiesasBvell ‘Ss form their ol/n definitijffof 'Jvhatl'meah's to belaman 41 Men’s soccer team comes up ahead in 2018 season On a cold, November evening, the men’s soccer team was heading out onto the field. Practicing outside would give the players the opportunity to adjust to the winter conditions they would soon face during their biggest game of the 2018 season to date: MSU versus lames Madison University. Both: teams were fighting in the Elite Eight tournament for the chance to compete in the College Cup tournament, also known as tie Final Four. Having a home field advantage during the game on Dec. 1, 2018, was a bonus for the Spartans. Playing at the DeMartin Field gave the team two things—drive to succeed and affirmation from the green and white crowd — especially the Red Cedar Rowdies in the student section. "Playing in front of the Rowdies is great,” said senior leading scorer Ryan Sierakowski. “They’re super supportive, and they really get rowdy. We know we can compete with anyone and we’re ready to do so. I know myself and all the seniors have been through a lot. We’ve been through adversity, and we’re here to help the guys on the team who haven’t had the experiences we’ve had. We’re ready to finish the season off strong." “The energy of the team is the highest it’s been' all season. We went to the Elite Eight last year, and we lost, so everyone wants to take it one step further. The team knows that we’re good enough to beat anyone in the country, and we’re I 2;-. (Hw r-\rnwp t’hi-it’ ” 1 Before the game, team members and Head Coach Damon Rensing spoke about the excitement for the upcoming home game. If the Spartans won, they would go on to play in the College Cup in Santa Barbara, California, in mid-December 2018. “We’re g ratcf u I to be one of eight teams in the country to stiff be playing," said Coach Rensing. “We feel good and confident going in, but we know we’re playing a really talented lames Madison team and it’s really about how the ball bounces at game time. This is not like any other game because the players know the season could end at any time. I’m very proud of our guys, and I think they will relish this very exciting moment. ’’ In a hard game with cold and rainy weather, the Spartans came out on top of lames Madison with a score of 2-1. The team ended the regular season with an overall record of 14 wins, four ties and four losses. This record was not achieved without the hard work and dedication of the team and coaching staff. With a team of 23 total athletes, 10 of those being seniors, the taste of success was swoet for the men’s soccer team. “I think it’s crazy to see how far I’ve come since freshman year," said senior goalkeeper limmy Hague. “It all went too fast. It seems like just yesterday that I started : playing at MSU. Being able to play during my senior year in another Elite Eight game is just such an honor. The energy of the team is the highest it’s been all season. We went to the Elite Eight last year, and we lost, so everyone wants to take it one step further. The team knows that we’re good enough to beat anyone in the country, and we’re ready to prove that." "Victory for MSU” definitely applied to the men’s soccer team. Having been to the Elite Eight four times from 2012 to 2018, the men’s soccer team was ready for their big win. Moving into the Final Four was an achievement for the.2018 team that will remain 'jn the MSU history books for years to come. I PHOTO: lunior Michael Wetungu jumps for a header. The Spartans held their weight, but ended, losing. 1-2.. : against the Akron Zips on October 9, 2018. M CONTENT: HELEN KORNEFFEL PHOTO: KAITLIN GRAN I DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER College of Arts and Letters ing Magazine gives students the opportunity to create AlgHsh and exciting classRmergco on campus, one with a creative twist on the tired cljjss structure, ing Magazle, or WRA 480ltl as a profeesional:.':Writing class that catered to inventivistudentspiopingKCl branch mit and c.reatBofflething original. While.themigazine itself had been around since the early 2000s, the professional W|ting department orgallzed a class around ingin 2016. Students created articles aboutBerything from “Celebrating Freedom: luneteelth Commemorates the Liberty of All” to “Freshman Hts Gpide to Tailgating Outfits." Ing was: an East Lansing pultun, and lifestyle magazine. Diswibuted all adgoss camplfs, it aimed to entertain and enlighten the community! it featured. If community members Wanted to Bid a fun event to attend, |Sr unique local perspectives on national holidays or discover that a local creativi was finding wild success, ing could tell it all. “Wien I was taking thflclass, I always enjoyed the creative freedom that it gave me," MagisMorgan, a senior professional writing majoriaw. “ing is definitely a uniqui class b|cause it’s a pal work setting in the By ¡approaches deadlines! but it ajsiflallows its students to exploreEhe|j own interests ... not a lot of people know: about ing rightpow, but they should." Kati Birds.aH, the professor leading the class^took ovelas hgld of the then-strugg.|g magalne in the fall of 2016. Flaving forged ap expanded Inline presence and a reFBvi go rated professional relationship Bth M3 Group, the magazine’s publisher BirdsalLSas confident in Lhlfuture of ing. “All of our content is written, bra»stormed, edited and curated by Inc team thatis in the claslHRirdsall laid. “\jHdo gpurlissuella sennester and I think ing is uniqulbebause it’s tied to a classroom, s^there^s a lot of handskon experlencerwWch is really rarein a clasljH ing was more? than just: Up writing and Kiting opporturlty. Students in th&class also ran and produced a blog on their website, maiaged multiple social media accounts, and gained experience working with1 publishers, ing offaed something far beyond the scope of a typical program at MSU. “Ing is definitely a unique class because it’s a real work setting in the way it approaches deadlines, but it also allows Its students to explore their own interests... not a lot of people know about ing right now, but they should.” “I think it’s alsolomething toBink about if you have a busyschldlile, ::r®ed a lot of credits or a lready have a lot of e>*racurricuir activities,” senior professional writing major Allison Bertram said. “Joirfng ing Is a great way tjg build your portfolio while getting credits at the same time.” By merging a real-life work setting With the learning atmosphere of a classroom, ing Magazine successfully created a place p/herpgstudents broke through rahe traditional nStraints oja lecture haKSIejapy studerls w«replcedB/ith eager orps, readytoireate sometí Ing of theilown. RIGHT: Students, work on ing magazine, an arts and cultural magizine designed to expose students to tie publishing Borld.'Students werlable to write about the local communitl whiflfulfilling their WRA 480 requirement. ONTENT: RYAN HOPPENWORTH HOTO: KAITLIN GRANT ESICN: ALEX RENNÌNGER WANT A RIDE??? HOP ON IT'S FREEU L Pi gg^f^a«m«ggn^gw»e«Hftgmflgj9»^c^v-Nv^vJvvji:-^>-- / ^paiasa^g■ SKOÒP I ttCHCAB mm S Wm CONTENT: ADAM AUSTAD PHOTO: EMI LEE NAZARETH DESIGN: ALEX RENNlI'CER A Service for Everyone Ride Skoop reinvents public transportation Walking down tjge sidewalk toward" Wells autumn sky is ablaze with pink andBanaeftwirls divH Spartan Stadium. Heading home from the library, a student stops at the end of the bridge panting and exhausted. As if on cue, a magical cycle rickshaw glides past pedestrians walling the path and stops right» front of the tired man. The gentleman on thejvairc® smiles and asks, ‘need a ride?’ Skoop:the nameofthe innovative,free transportation vehicles had reinvented travel ^ the Greater Lansing Area. Dm/ers pedaled a bicycle attached to a cart that couB seat two people. Attached to the bacis of the carts was a digital billboard advertising local brands. Skoop not only offered free rides, but also promoted local businesses — a huge step for bringing money back fflto the localeconorrm “I oversee the whole property a'nd the day-to-day operations at Campus Village,” said Bradley Johnson, community Manager for the apartmerHcH»l#<. “We saw a pedicab out on the street and we were like ‘what is thatl!’ We signed up and we’ve been uiing them ever since. The drivers interact with the students, it’s very eco- miendly — which is what we promote — and it’sjpust good for everybody.” Josh Coopejsophomorl in advaBisina management and chief executive officer of Skoop, hatched the idea aftel one too many nights of leawig a fraternity at three in the morning and hoppinglnto Ubers that charged a small fortune fola quilk ride; that’s when KvWent se*b»~ig for a betteiHsp|utio|i. During his research hS stum bled upon the puled rickslaw, a concept originating in Asia in the 1800s, where a persons would pull a two-wheeled cart sitting one to two people. ‘They aren’t pedicabs, tleyaren’t rickshaws, aindlhey.: aren’t toot toots -they are Skoops," beamed Cooper. “We are the fist to do any of this. Our greatest success has been staying true to doing tilings our own way.Mchosg MSU because!mink East Lansingl- one pf the hardest places to do this We’rBno Grand Rapids and we are no Detroit. If we could prove the conceplhere, we could do ihis anywhere.” Eli Weil, junior in media anfi informati|fH was onlof ■ e "Tt®! el rivers for Skoop. Weil gBw up in thetsame area gs Cooper and waioneJISiclosest Blends'. During the splng of hi freshman year, Cooper relayed an idea he pad been working on get people from ‘point a to point] b’ for free, and he immjdiately wanted to join the Skoop fa m i ly. Hit sounded genius at the.time and now tret I’m actually seeing it play out, itBswmakes so much sense,” said Weil. “It’s an amazing thing that Michigan State has needed and Ioy^a/I have it. As a driver, it brings so much excitement. Acts of kindness are what drive me everyday. It makes my daSto be able to give people pee rides. Helping people get wme safe from the bar or get to class on tilne HdrivRg Skoop ermompasses allot those things.” “I chose MSU because I think East Lansing is one of the hardest places to do this in. We’re no Grand Rapids and we are no Detroit. If we could prove the concept here, we could do this anywhere.” Although East Lansing^asn’t especial/ known for any single jntreprenlurial gift to humality, there wastfno -shortage of dreamers. Peljfle wholptood j$n flag poles asking :lr change. Creators unimpressed by current ways of doing thingpFor Skoop, itK|s about the community. Wh®her in sHirp a dapper peddler gliding past or readiing the trailing billboard providimg a friendly! reminder LSseat locally, it was clear that this was a seriice for everyone! TOP LEFT: Josh CoopH founder of the pedicab business Skoop, getsmiady to take a pedicab out to give students free rid||S around East Lariajlb. Cooper founded Skoop in 2018 after realizing he wanted to cfjpate a solutigrato expensive trafjportation. BOTTOM LEFTlpsh Cooper shows off fa mlus logodlplayed on all tlBir cakjs. The neW|business took students frcMtet Brody Complex all the way ovelto Hagadorn Road. CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: LAUREN BATDORFF DESIGN: TAYLOR PHILLIPS An Environmental Echo Environmental journalism is niche. Great Lakes Echo brings It Into conversation Jolrnalism, at the ulpversity level, is usually SI led with polijcal commentary and local neW^E^rlgs?about student culture. While these Were all re I ova nt to thH campus climate, therpwas one sector of the journalistic spiere that wasSt often discussed — the environment^ Seeing a lack of dialogue- from news hubs in tha Lar®ng area regardjig thd| surrounding ecosystem, environmental jourraalst David Poulson launched Great Lakes Echo, an online environmental magazine based at MSlfflwith a fficus on the Great Lakes Region. Poulson, a professor within the school of journalism, had always been enamored with the environment. Beginning his educational career at MSU as a biology major in Lyman Briggs, hoi changed his degr^Hto journalism with a cognate in environmentalBtudRs after expiring different Masses. Five years after beginning hil career with MSU, me-: decided campus needed to give tB environment a greater voice. As a program within tje Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Greatj_akes Echo rtld a reportel base of mainly undergraduate and graduate students, along withjsorme faculty members. As the imagine developed, Poulson noticed that younger Spartans reporting on stories did not necessarily bring in different perspectives, but »ought in different mediums |pf storytelling:,-creating greater diversity within such a niche topic. "It’s not so much the angle as it is the literary mechanism — what are they using to tell the story? We’ve got some ¡¡tudents who arfl pretty handffpith video, I’ve got a couple of good podcaster® who are really good at interviewing people on a podcast...[the younger gufieration] is very agile with the media® PouRon noted. Brian BLenkowskl .serfjjpr editor at Environmental Health News and Dailf Climate, was one of Great Lakes Echo’s first reporters. He looked back on his-experience wriwng at Greal. Lakes Echo and compared himselflothe younger genelations worlng there. “I twnkenvionmentalstories a re In e most important stories of our there’s not twig more tangible or important than Rater, air, food B it touches gill iijpur lives,” Bienkowski said: “ItJsmotjvhether you're time because an environmentalist or not, and I tljnk the younger generation hasfa far more firm grasp on thflkind of commiKcatioiy tools [needed], Tlg&y know how to get more information out...quicker than people like myself, who are maybe 10 years older than them." And I®/ Younker, junior environmental studi|| and suite inability majolgsaw a lack || convasationBtween Environmental journalism and student reporting. As a Writer mmself, he recognizedlthe power Ijbrds could bestow on the ®®te of the ecosystem. “I think environmental stories are the most i m porta nt stories of ou r time because there’s nothing more tangible or important than water, air, food — it touches all of our lives” “We need a gfoup of young and passionate Writers confident enough to disseminate environmental knowledge to thef® peers," said Younker. “Thd«an make an impact without b^Jpjg head staff writer at a fancy paper in one of the the ee. popular cities in Anledica.” Whether they ¡¡talked through Rh tries of ajforest inhabitedl/ith a rare type of cicada or explored the sandy shoreline of Lake Erie, reportarsatGreaMLakes Echo found a unique way to bring light to envYonmejcc journalism. As scientific as the topics it reported may have bee§j this! publication found a ply to bring literary diversity to MSU that it was previouay lacking. LEFT: The pine trees that make upwhe Munn Pinetum have been around for hundreds of yea®. ~ nesJ towering trees were once part of a larger foreSt that watjlventually.downsi^d due to campus growth. Tlic Rules of the Game Bird electric scooters stir-up the MSU community Walking to class on MSlSs mamrloth campus could be a !aborious process. With no car and a crowded CATA,y/hat elsey/as there to do? It is not like there were recBrgeable electric scooters that moved fasterthan the thirty car pile-up on Grand River. If only there were a sleek and sexy means of transportation that could getppu to class on ¡¡me! Bird Ridesjnc. offered a techno ogicafpoiution to the fundamental need for cam pus transportation. The electric vehicle sharing company dedicated itself to bringing safe, low-cost, eiwironmentally-frSndly transportation to communities across the globe. MSU was one of the first universities given a fleet of scooters that could blitised simply bvsfphning a QR code-Similar tÉU PC barcodes —Kvith their phones. “I heard about Bird from my friend who lif|es to ride them anMnd at night becausi.she thinks it’s fun," said Tafia Beckman, a freshman studyingSfriminSj justice. “She:, really conSiithtff I didn’M/vantno take the laid it bus. I hall using the bus. I can't Jweh reachjthe rails! Birds get you there in less time than tfBqus. It’s kind of like! havyig . our own car. Except it’s cheap and affdtdablel’b , “We will continue our commitment to growing sustainably to help ensure everyone in the community has access to affordable and environmentally friendly transportation options.” UnfortureteB, tlqe impromptu introduction of the scooters constituted: a period of belligerent campus activity. Scooters pawed inconvenilntly in the mídele of the skipwalk or submerged in the Red Cedar Ri\llr forced administration to respond. Brian Quinn, acting deputy general counsel, addressed several issues the appearance of Ihe:.scooters ory campus presented in a letter to Bird Rides, Inc. Evin the MSU Pblice Department had to intervine. “The reason they are being impounded is they are either obstructing pedestrians on the sidewalks and they are being abandoned on the sidewalks, streets, and even handicap parking spaces,” said Doug Monette, captain of the MSU Police Department. “The scooters willbe issued a parking violation if they are obstructing traffic — whether that’s cars, people, or bikes. They are aline mode of transportation as long as they are being operated appropriately under state and university ordinances.” Howeveiythe unprecedented success of Bird fades, Inc: overshadowed the Issues university officials had ivith thelehicles. In its first year, Bird Rides Inc. became the fastesj startup to reach a $1 billion valuation, demonstrated by their lack of local reactivity. Despite pushback from thi city of East Lansing regarding the nonchalant dropping of birds on campus, Bird Rides, Inc. took a passive position in the public sphere, focused instead on grpwing its brand and Improving public transportation. “Bird respects the university’s role in enforcing all traffic and pacing rules, suclyas towing illegally parked cap and returning them,” said a Bird spokesperson. "We will engage with city and university officials with the goal of dipeloping a fair process to review the reasons for confiscating Birds and haveithem returned. We wM ,continue our commitment to growing sustainably to help ensure everyone in the community has access to affordable and environment*' friendly transportation optiprgMB Bird Rides, Inc. set a new precedent for introducing products on campus in a-way that shocked and stirred the community, Jtf!/as clear the solutioiyhad been made with dhvHnmental considerations!butBere they e|Hcal|S ThelBird scooters became a symbol ra modernizaloM while also represenlng an act-first-ask-second approach that lefffjMSU oftipali with a sour taste in: they, mouths. Itsappeared that if Bird scooters were going to stay, they would have to play by the ru es. RIGHT: MSU is 1 of 17 unimrsities across the country to c^*ntly have Bird jfcooters. Tie scooter^oSMone dollar to unlock and 15 cents per minute to ride. FAR RIGHT: Cl Whitford uses a Bird Scooter to quickly get acro^Scampus, TlH scooters began appearing on gBlampus at the end of August 2018. £ îsS m sus__ m m !Ü mm. ■I H m ES ■ B wmsm .. . m i- CONTENT: MEGAN LAUDON PHOTO: LOGAN COLES DESIGN: TAYLOR PHILLIPS Stretching it Out MSU Aero Yoga members stretch themselves to their limits — literally On a crisp autumrl afternoon, laughter eclos through Adams Field. There are a dozen bodiSs, twisting and trlning as they work together to create their own human jungle gym. Taking a collective deep breath as theyTelease frl» tlleir pose, this MSU club is doing ffhat 1 does best: aero yoga. Aero yoga is exactly what it solids like — a perfect blend of acrobatics and yoga poses. This uncommol activity requires a base: someone who lays on-thejr back i/ithwieir hands and I eg sip the airtosupwrttheir partner, and a flyer: the partner who!Mi|ted into the air and does a majority of the maneuvering into miscellaneous poses. A spottelis inluded for more elaborate poses. Surprisingly, the actlity didrtt require much background in yoga, acrobatics or athletics, and anyone was free to join MSU’s Aero Yoga Club. “It's such a weird thing to do, and you never expected to say in your life, ‘your foot is tangled'Jn my lal' or ‘please unhook your s.hHfrom my toe' but these thirngl happen on a regular basis," saidHchejle Freers, senior communication major and Aero Yoga Cli|bPresident. “It’s often very sly and it’s very good comic relief and a soci^ outlet from daily life,” “There’s this level of communication and knowledge that you and your partner have to know to understand how to shift weight and move next." ^Kreers had done aero yoga for more than two years, and folnded the club infill of 2016. Freers coordinated all the club’s lams” (aero sessions). She pumped members up, welcoming them with open arms and helping them reaclwthel personal and te3wmriented| goals li aero I°ga. “Aero yoga is typically partner acrobatics, although group poses are also incorporated," Freers said. “You go through a sequence of poses and it is abgfut connecting to yourself andletting go olstress or anything Hiding you back from conteiftment. In aero, you have a ugjfiique ability to cohifpct w|§§ others in a specialiway, forming trust and friendship in your first interaction. You can’t def aero if there is no trust.” There'erefcountlesâibenêfits to acrojyoga, making it an advantageous activity to do and club tljoin. Aside from being fun, participants made connections with dthlrs, their strength and motwation. Siriior accounting major Colton BretschneiUiKaw aero yoga as a creative wamll t|at his limits -and improvè ras athletidsm. their balance, and bolstered increased “it’s a good /way to build muscuiar strength":and endurance because a lot of the poses, you - be going through for a couple minutes,” Bretschneider said. “You’ll be flying the person fola minute or two, so itjs definitely a reali/ good werkolit and it helps you jiith your flexibility on top of that." Ag|o yoga required an immense need for trust and communication.■"her.ei were an infinite number of intermediate and advanced poses memberslould try in the Acrologa Club,such asthl illustrious “Dirty Dancing” pose, Y^ere one participant used tleir strength to lift their partner off of a jump, holding them over their hjfad. The fi§/er||/as trulyun flight " ' here’s this level of communication aid knowledge that you and your partncrHrHto know to understand how to shift weight and move next,” fjophomllll journalism majomMeghan King said. “Commurmcation II hugflblcause a base may fee like they’re solid, but the fier might not be balar||:ed riglt and that won’t let the; two shift to a nevg posé bepSusithe unbalance will make them tipgShen they shift ^ight.” Regadless of .-what brought mem be M to mh el: I u b. thé; impact it left both physically and ^HntalS' was unmatched. It impacted everyormlin a different way, and for active members liki Hers, this passion was something speSal. It provided her reltgffl from daily rlsponsibilitiefs and everyday stressors. It brought people together and pushed them to be theiir best. For once| they.fWere not writing a papa" ortstudwig for an exams theylfvere just rolling around in fhe hessfalpn leaves, st®tc|jng themselvesito their limits. LEFT: Colton Bretschneider lifts Alyssa Schlt.huis duling aero yoga practice. Practices typically took pla<|8ii:lhA'akeley lounge oiaTuesdays and.Sundays. More Ulan Iheir Sexuality A safe space for intersecting identities ldentitj|Mas something many college students itruggledlvlh. Whether it Was the process of choosing a major or searching for an organization to join, the journey to self-purpose was difficult to navigate. This was even more difficult for LCBTQ+ students searching for their place on campEB'hile duaiy nurturing thlir sexual identity. Spartans needed a place Hhere; they Squid explore themselves safely on campusHthus, thegLBGT Resource CenterlSaSi.bom in 2006. Thdgcenter focused on givnig LGBTQ+ Spartans th® support and «ifidence to get involved on campus and be open® bout their idlnti^Mhe LBGT Resource Center worked as a middli-man, giving students thelcomfort and knowledge they needed to pursue clubs and attend events on campus. It was a safe.-spara pushing students to grow and explorelheir univerlitym/ith confidence and courage, reg.ardilss of their Scual preference. “It's good to have this area where you could be safe, you could have the space to question if you need to question your sexual orientation or gender identity that you don’t usually get at a regular center.” '“WSinteBtionally crated a space that peoplefcould be their full sel\|§sivithout thfsltfbf heteronotena»vit^| cisnorEltiviiy, homophobia and tEnsphobilij said Assistant Director Oprah Revish. “Imklto think\Me creatld a space that safer than other spllShon campus |ind in the» mm unity be§au¡|e¡|/e were actually having conversations a bout those thingiandjlctivqiy addressing Thex'Center^Sas focused on ngb^than just lexual id$nti®|Respec#igrace, religion |?nd originlthe cent^ recognized tharaa student's sexuBityiwai not tjgseir only] identifier ani< honored the studStg ether roots as-well. Suppljing rejources'online and im person tol* tea to all 56 needs, the center's priority was to guide LGBTQ+ Spartans to a place of security in their lives. Crystal King, senior finance and administration assistant at the center, wasHitially hesitant to come to the center as an African-American. There was a lack ofl racial diversity in employees, but eventually King found a place for diversity in theBenter. In turn, they brought in more black LCBTQ+ students, making the-LGBT Resource Center just as safe a haven for people of color™ ' “It’s changed over tfie past three years. I was wie only person that was black that was working here ... now, tj|e staff gas changed where it’s aHajority black population,” said King. “It’s not just one persoifflcarrying that load, it’s several people who contribute to the space, who existln the space, and bring their culture and identity with them mo make it comfortable for other people who are of color and queerltoo.” Finding conldencem one’s sexual identity was a struggle within itself. Many places on MSU’s colossal campus didn’t offel LGBTQ+ Spartans a comfortable space to interact with others on the same idegtimication journey. The birth of the LGBT Resource Cegiter allowed students to asklqueslops without judgment. Junior Quing Harrison fought to come to terms with his own gender identity, but found it was easier to^herghe found a spot where his uncertainty in sexuality was accepted, and his questions were welcomed. "It’s good to have this area where y<|^g|juld be safe, youlfcould have the space;, to question if you Bleed to question your sexual orientation or gender identity that you don’t usually get ala regular canter,” said Harrison. “Having thesi resources available made that questioning [journey safer.” Whether it was seeking out other organizations to nurture theiHntersecting identities or find a place to ligxdurimg class breaks, the LGBT Resource Center leads LGBTQ+ students to campusorganizatpns thalnurtured their . /specific needs. Finding ogeselfin collegeplfas difficult enougjffbbut/having fifdffitinct supo.ort sy|p|m through if all majie it that much^Sier. LEFT: The LGBT of§* is run Hitirgly by studbhtsn besides the assistant director Opph |^pish. Onflof theistudent fcffployees,. Mo, wBrked Us a receptionist in Igoffice. RIGHT: A welcom«ign d®cts/Visitors to OprahHevish’S offile. OprahWas th^ director of the LG BT Reso u red Ce n te r. H ■ ■ Hi mmwm mm Inspiring Hope Field Hockey athletes contribute to local charities The lifflgof a student athlete consisted of constant action. Going to class, pracMces and games, athletes often had nearly every second oljthpir day occupied. While players llld an unforgiving schedule, some used then sljver of free tlmemo give back to their community. Atftetes from the MSU field hockey team utilized their time to volunteer for charities in their hometowns. The women's team saw many fiest ways to put it into perspective was to work up to it. Parkoufuwas not jiSgbout sophisticated flips or maintaining properfcrHonofriundred percent of the timelt was about addressing the intrinsic self-doubt thB everyone carries and progressively forking to get over those invisible obstruction-one progresión at a time A TOP LEFT: The MSU Parkour and Freerunning Stub trains together in a ©as lound Jam pus for an hour . -.every week. Thel often met at the Uilon, Williams Hall, KresgegArt Center aid the Psychology billding becalse the architecture ofiieA buildings allowed for aTlarglyari|ty of tricks to be performed. TOP RIGHT: Members of the Parkour and FreSrunning Club pose for a photo. Riley Anijp, club founder, Hewed the team overcome obstacles both phWcallyand me;nfl||. Preserving a Campus Icon Spartans join to cleanup the Red Cedar The MSU fight song begins with the phrase, “On the banks of tho Red Cedar...” Every Spartan knew those legendary 'vvords and recognized tmc iconic river the song referred to. Fame does not always earn respect though and sometimes the Red Cedar needed a little help. Every year, the Fisheries and Wildlife Club hosted a riv^Seanup. Spartarafrom the Outdoor! Club to the Scuba CluBthrew on their waders and threw their efforts into reducing waste 1', the Red Cedar River. The students submerged and tienhBierged withjjverything from Bird Scooters to an old microwave. Without the cleanup, these items would have made the bottom of the ffi/er thlirlmmeifor decades. This Spent drew dozens of students out on a ¡¡hilly Sunday afternoon in October. The river was finally low enough Hor safe entry and the Fisheries and Wildlife Club wanted to capitalize on |e good fortune. Monika Werblliowska, a juniol fisher®s and wildlife mior, planned the llent for th»’j«st timeli 2018. She went through many chifjjnels and spent hours adyjrtisMg the IjveHt tildasses and clubs. “We have a wide var®ty of politicaB/ minded peoptl fromtheSierra Club, we got the Outdoors Club, we got the; Scuba Club and even the zoo logy sorority” Werbanowsko laid. “This event is important to our river and keeping our Bvironment clSam We try to educate people about how wo. treat our earth and why we should do a better job of ¡t-ill While advertiSg and planning t® event itself was a chalenge for the club, the real challenge was makiig sure that the cleanup operated smoothly. Organizing the volunteers in the middie of a river wasmhe task of senior fisheries and wildlife major' Tara Mojzuk. !• lor leadership kept the kayaks afloatlthe waderslafe and the volunteers dry — mostly. “Experience is very important for fisheries and wildlife majors," Mojzuk said. “We try to give students experience through* for example, cleaning up the river and using grappling hooks to pullbikes out of the wafer. We trylo get studeffis out in the field in a fun and Solved way." Thanks to the promotional effortslthe turnout of students was greater than expected with more than 30 students showing up to put in work. Luckily enough waders, grapping hooks, canoe# and kayajfs ¡¡here supplied to keep every Spartan occupied. Students such as senioSplant biology majolSora Campbell join® the cleawp out of her love for the environment. Campbell wasthevice president of tie Outdoors Club and intended to spealnead the involvement of her group. “The Outdoors Club uses the Red Cedar River for Ipents such as Campus to Coast," Campbell said. SirMe ourKlub uses the mer we think it is important that we come down as a club and Kelp the Fisheries and Wildlife Club cleaning up the river. With all the trashfmrom tailgating and such, it’s important Spat we come down every onceBa while to clean all the junk out of the river to help th||[river and surrounding areas]." "This event is important to our river and keeping our environment clean. We try to educate people about how we treat our earth and why we should do a better job of it." As the day wrapped up, tr^B of mud marked the sid^valk as students emerged fro^i the river with bikes, longboards and scooters coated in a thick layer of muck. Some students wanted to cleaimip the treasures and take thim home; whilllotmers were ready to rid themselves of thj trash they had fished out of the jBer. The teams converged in a centrallocation and celebrated, sharing stories;:about.#/efi'thing Jom tipping their kayak to unea&hing a cooking appliance. Inlhefcoming years, the Fisheries and V\lldlife Club aimed to make this an annual dffflnt Hme hopes of preserving the aesthetic quality j§nd healtBof the fa mid Red Cedar R«r. RIGHT: Students of several clubs around campus, inmuding the Oualoors Club, Scuba Club, and even fisheles andWildlife majors work together to clean up the Red Cedar River. The students pulled bikes, kitchen appliances and Ben Bird Scooters from tHSjl river. CÓNÌwnT: ^À]^.Q.pP^^/VQ.lTi p TOTOÿciii desìcnTliugpffH M ellìplip^ Behind the Screens Spartan Vision: more than just an image on a jumbotron busy people filled the tightly-packed control room as the switchboard lights blinked brightly of green| blue and ||d. The computer system equipment flickered, indicalng it V/as ready to gll ®A/ork. Nearly a dozen TV and computer screens were being used to put together the finishing touches to the videoboard showthat would possess the jumbotron atT|v|i®in Ice Arena in just two short hpjrs. To outsiders, it mayhap looked like chaosfto the staff mlmbers of Spartan Vision,It was just another game day. E\|er since freshman year when she saw a video ad for Spartan Vision showcasing highlights of athEic events and exciting opportunities,senior media and information major Andrea Uglietta was hooked on.Spartan Vision. Current Student cjfectoilfor the production, she had high hopes to one day.puftue a similar role for a nation;;, sports wafn or athletic netWfrk.-Working with Spartan Vision helped her to succeed in angjncreasingly maliflj dominated industry. “When directing and producing, you’re in charge of people so you’ve got to make the right calls. You’re in charge of what’s happening out there on the screen, so it’s just a lot of responsibility and a good challenge.” “I g||t to experience a buifthjfof different positit»^ Uglietta said. “We haft a realftfalentedhreftand talftted lipders that give us; the opportunity to trlanythingyfH want and let u»fork throucjfl learn on our o'^mlearn Iromfecperiencftl vets and find out fthatlfte acftally love doing ifflce thirft so manyjdifferent aspects of li^e production^! The Emrl® award-winning video prodifttiah pm at Spartan VBion had taken strides Since its stsjft in 2007. In the 2017-2018year, Spartan Vision generated various production prlgramsiincluding the Spartan All-Access shq§v and Big Tec Network Student U, the Student-run segment,of the network, Spartan Vision faculty taught students how to create' what, they called “videoboard .sheep’ included Visuals created on grapffic machines, sounds programmed on a soundboard and Patchboard equipment that determined'what showed up on the jumbotron during Spartan atPletic events. that Junior advertising major Clay Woodard was in his secondykiTwith Spartan Vision, l-ft produced videoboard shofts, worked on production graphics and interacted Wjth athletes, 'litee. best part .oj Spartan Vision wasn’t just the opportunity it gave Woodard to hone his craft; it was tie way thlproduction allo'Ed his creativity to shine. “[The facimty] give us ayot of responsibility,” Woodard said. “Especially when directing and producing, you’re in. charge*§ff people sojyou’ve gBto make the right calls. You’re in charge of what’s happening out there on the screen, so it’s just a lot of responsibility and a good challenge^H In his sixtl|lyear with Spartan Vision as a fullSime staff member, Spartan alumnus Nick Baker got the opportunity towork With students Bhis alma mater by dfteloping tfB skills botlyin the control room aOd out on tKpijeld. As thj «¡rector of digital production, his job ftas a mix of live production, post-production and helping student staff members prepare for the real world. “The biggest difference ilyou don’t git to experiJjfte this|in a classroom,” Baker said, “[Commlnication Arts and SflenceslBUs a very similar switcher; they have a very similar glaphifesBachine, but you’re dling it based off cl a currilulumg.. here, you’re going to experience things that go onyhat you can’t get elsewhere. No professor is evelgoing to liable to repl&|| thatgiperience for you.” To tlrjse studSts, Spartal Vision was so much more thin just an awafd-winning show. It was more than just a picture oi the jumbotron, and itwagmore than just a job — it was a colliction of individuals m Jang it possible for Spa ¡fa nip-to gajT hands-on IxperienSin a strenuoiip Bt rewarding fftld. Through the mayhem, mistakes and memlies, th^got|ihe^«nce to pursue their passion for sportland midp production 111 at the same time, TOP RIGHT: Wdeo prodcuer Bob Armstrong ewersees the ynalifpticfts ofBie graphics for the Northern Michigan hockft game. The group used an entire wall oflelevision screens toe|:el/hat theyl/ere controlling. BOTTOM RIGHT: Two Spartan Vision producers test thi graphiclfor a hoclftp game. One producer wasl often responsible for|ft/o oSthreegcreens at a time. UlföjPASS XPrwston Frank Jjelewski was a professor of plant biology aid curatoBof the W. 3. Beal BotaiScalGarden and Campus Arboretum. Dr. Telewski had an extensive knovpedge of plants and he gave insight to the different taxa (species) around MSU's campus. How many trees in total are on MSU’s campus? The total number of recorded trees., not including trees in the formal beds of the W. 3. BeaiBotanical Garden, Forest Aker’s Golf-Course, wood lots, the farms area south ofRount Hope Road and off-campus locations is 20,850 with a total number of taxa (species) of 950. How many plants? By “plants" I assump that you mean the trees plus any otherlacorded plants, such as shrubs. The total numbel of pints, not iftluding formal beds of the W. 3. Beal Botanical Garden, Forlst Aker’s Golf Course, wood lots, the farms aria south of Mount Hope Road and off-campus locations, is currently 50,545 with a total number of taxa (species) cr 2,036. CONTENT: ADAM AUSTAD DESIGN: TAYLOR PHILLIPS rou may also want to know about historic trees, such as the Pinus strobus, White Pine, located at the northwest corner of the Cowles House. The Pinus strobus, was collected by then State Agricultural College President Theophilus C. Abbot on the banks of the Red Cedar River near the Beal St. bridge and planted in 1863 to commemorate the birth of his daughter Mary. Twenty years later, Mary was married in the s\atle of the tree. What is the oldest tree on campus? Where is it located? The oldest recorded and verified tree on campus is the Quercus alba, White Oak, located on the West Circle Oval between the Museum and Linton Hall, next to the Class Gift of 1900, the horse trough and drinking fountain. The tree was significantly damaged in the duly 2016: wind storm at which time most of the tree was lost. The remaining portion is a small section of the original trunk and one branch, which is growing and healing at a rapid pace. Dr. Frank Telewski, Director of W. J. Beal Botanical Carden and Campus Arboretum and Professor of Plant 3iology, was able to obtain a cross-section of the trunk at approximately 20’ above the ground and was able to determine a ring count of 347 resulting in a possible age of 400 years old, depending upon the growth rate when the tree was young. Given that there is a diverse collection of trees with many of them from different parts of the world, there are a number of rarer trees located on campus both from a geographic perspective and an endangered or threatened perspective. A few of the rarer trees are Quercus mongolica, Mongolian Oak, collected by Dr. Frank Telewski from South Korea in 1993. Fraxinus chinensis var. rhyncophylla, Chinese Ash, col­ lected by Frank Telewski from South Korea in 1993. Metasequoia g ly ptost ro bo id es, Dawn Redwood, obtained from The Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, in 1953v originally collected from a rediscovered site in Chtoa \\ approximately 1944. College of Agile 1 11Cure and Natural Resources The Department of Horticulture is all about hands-on student work the Plant Being a land-grantSschool meant morelthan just having aerft of folffige. Th<®M$U H|rticulturS Gard^fe Surrounding lad Soil Sciences Building ®genff mjply beautiful to gpe upon and relaxing to saunter through. The gardens, including the MHBgan 4H Childrens, Garden, the Judith A. Dejijpa Perennial GaldeniTgreenhouses and more, providid alfcpalle for horticulture students to learn ph;fe«all^B “hoiDepartment of Horticulture:, a brabih of the Collegeriof Agriculture and Natural Resource!, fcMused on giving it§fStudin|| hand Ain l^rningwperiences thatthey.eduIdn’tfind bBtting-Stoi caIly irfp lecture hall. Senior Cfi^Rnne Sloan, a horticulture major, found that le»ing in the gardenilSas more Eheficial than simply taking notes. “Hands-on laming is just so «iich more pfetical. I Sean sit in aiilassroorm all day and think I c!n properly pruni an apple trie butiuntil I actuilly do it, iHon’t knovlf Sloan slid. “Sin§§|everything in hofticulturé is so dependent on the situation, it's hard to ply on theory aloiflS You Çijavé tosefg and feel the plantfip Ë\S when the sc:mol year was notlfn session, horticulture Students wer^Pncouiiged to Ingagerwith thigardens. Themo|p time tiSspentWith the greenly, the more like.ll they were to acq«fe jobs in theïield. Dr. pristin Getter, Director of the MSU Horticulture Garder® aid professor *%ith the Department of Horticulture, neffld the impohtan Jof speeding time outside of class in tbfflgardens: , encourage them toli/orkfor us... in the summer to gel more :âÉpefjence to ma’ke sure that is the area of horticulture th^H/ant to focusyon," said Gett® “A f3§| studentsBho have ®êrkœ for us in th! sumn|^»Mile tha/Mètre a,|Studënt wept on to work a! other naajor public gardin! like Frederik Nliijer Gardens." The gMdens, staffed!, ith employees and Ælunteerlj evenlg'red horticulture students to tendlo them. Dan Bulkowskl greenhouses and gardens manager for the Department of Horticilture, saw the effort these Spartans put in. “Since everything in horticulture is so dependent on the situation, it’s hard to rely on theory alone. You have to see and feel the plant.” “They jjelp with everything, from sowing seedsirid transplanting in the wintertime ... come spring we-fre piaffing and maintaining fjne beds. Right now we’re in the process of removing and pulling out all of the tender perennials that we want to keep,” said Bulkowsk^H The Department ofuHorticulture offered its students a participatory Way to interact with plants as they explored the lush gardens at&SU.Through taking carSlof blooming trees and growing grapes in the greenhou^B horticulture students got down and dirty with flora others only read® bout on paper. TOP LEFT: Leaves fall to the ground in the entrance pavilion of MSU’s Judith DleLapa Perennial Gaffien. This garden alone houses ten island beds of petenniMS totaling 6,500 square feet. RIGHT: One of the Horticulture Garden’s; many perennials. Perennials are plants that usually li\fff«r mcBthan two gnjSng selsols. |||| p|§ J F mi V- hj& 'Sm m I 1 , * * i a * ^ ■ life rs; *2? ’Sgjj F mSB S “ W"%' bright pink plant' is one of; .the hundreds found 'SU's^pampus. There was a totalnurinfee-^of 2,036 ies^on campus between fl^ver beds, Forest Aker’s Cou rse*and wood-k^^ PHOTO: LAUREN BAT DO RF ' | pi ' ; * ' ^>'1 CONTENT: RYAN HOPPENWORTH PHOTO: MATT ZU Bl K DESIGN:TAYLOR PHILLIPS Leading By Example Upperclassmen help freshmen adjust to college life Cominglo MSU as a freshman was over«/helmlng for the majority of students. The pace of life waslfaster, navigating campus required patience and sometimes catclngtheCATArleantsprintingafteltstail lights. Aside from ffaming to function at MSU, some freshmen had the added responsibility of playing for the IlSU vofeyball team, competing on the highest level of collegiate athletes. In the 2018 season,Ithe team consisted of almost exclusively underclassmen. "Ipe uppenaassmen of the team saw this disparity and immediately stepped up hi to mentorshp roles for young members. As the team made it further fflto the playoffs, they lived much of their success to the vetera iastrikers. When they took the court every Saturday night, newcomers ¡fvere confident that the upperclassmen would have their backs. Maggie Midget, jurlor packaging major, used her status to assist the freshmen players both on and off the volleyball court. My roll as an upperclassman is to make thl younger girls feel more at homef Midget said. Helpwg them wlh their adjustment, with sdfiool and helping them manage their day schedule is important Ip me. I love driving tjjem tlctessjbr the grocery store...I’m jiist here to help them.” I^f e head coach ®he team, Cawiy George, was proud of the way the upperclassmen pad become mentoR. As a coach,¿|he had seen many players pass through her team, yet this crop of players seemed special. lot going on “Tgl freshmen havi| a IMtween academics and atpetics,” George" said. “When our freshmen came p this summer there was a strong push :by the upperclasslien to brirng them into our team and teach them. CoachScanbot work with tH players until the seasons start, so they had about a montm to work with them and I think tpey did a really good job elMi though they are young piemsBlvos.” Being the oldest ppyer on the®tem came with added leadership responsibility Middle Haggerty sociology tmajpr and’«le genior on thl team, had Rpcome Iguide for each: and every athlete. She recalled back to the timep^fen she was beginning hep/olleyball career and attributed her mphtorpole as an emulation of her own mentors i|hen she was a freshman volleyball player at the University of Nebraska. “I’m trying to be the; mom of thjjteam and lead by example," Haggerty said. “When you’re a Ireshman, everything is so new and lookfjg up to the oldelgirls really helps you get through it and know What to iicpect. It’s cool To see the wish men grow ¡¡ven from just this s u m m e r tomipw:’’. As the season «sed out with a hard fought game the University of Michigan Wol/erinesI the against members If MSU vollM/bail team gathered together to raect on a season that shattered expectations. For Maddie Haggirty, th s would be her last time playing tliiaj sport she loved for the school spe called home. “When you’re a freshman, everything is so new and looking up to the older girls really helps you get through it and know what to expect. It’s cool to see the freshmen grow even from just this summer to now.” The 1/orld seemed to sloyif as the pnitorslparted sweeping up the court andlgfflnipg off the' lightsin the Snptyf ield house. While Haggerty vjgasimotionaI as?|he playersincgtoaches wished hlf well, she was confident Ifhat the teamlyaain good hands. She had helped Hch the new pl%«slvhat it meant to be a true Spartan athlete. LEFT: SoplfPmori Alyfsa: Chroiowsll attempts a last sgTcond dig while hS leammatSs^Stch on. Kthronovvlki lid the Spartanain kills o|*the|course of t ® 2 018 sHR5 n. Exploration MSU Sailing Club on and off the water Th'bsfcloudi part, alio«ng|the sun to shine through. A strong raurreft of air flowjfrom the east ofhthe Long Island Sound. TlSere is a perfect view of the Newifork City skyline. The waves lick the sides of the watercraft on Course jo r the finish line. A captain from at the helm yep, “Head up!" indicatingfp the person on de« to turn th j bow of the boat closer to thè wind. It was going to be- jlose, but they |fere going to make it. The MSU Sailing Club was a club sport at MSU. It was completely studelit-run with a board of niroo studerl volujjizeers and one faculty advisor. They practiced in the MSU Sfjling Center, a recreation center in Meridian ChartewTownship, Michigarl twice a week duijng their fall and spring seasons. To test their skills, the club would participate in several regattas— boat racesHthroughout the country:*^ ■We travel almost every tSkend during our seasons to various schools within the Big Ten asfwell as outsidelof the Midwest conference, like Annapols and St. Petersburg! said Ràchel Rantanen, club membe.il and senior jn interior design. “We- sail -competitively, but in addition we promote teaching sailing and racing to MSU students who would likito be involvedjYou can join as a total novice or world-class exfMrt. We cater to all exper jnce and knowledge levels." "Traveling to regattas connects us with other sailors across the Midwest, and the possibilities are endless." Most of the club’s senior and club leaders worked as coaches during the summer and were certified instructors with US Sailing. Becca Meyer, senior in environmental studies and sustafiability, had been sailing ever since she could hold lie ropes. She grew up cruising on Lake Michigan and found an intere# folcompetition after she got to MSU and joined the MSU sailing club. S&rowing upjl used to sail from my hometown to Chicago with my parents on the reekends and I didn’t TOP LEFT: TwoWSU safors wI'm up before Cedarfest, MSUl annual regala, begins. Tfejjf Spartan sailing team won foujth piece after a strong team effort. TOP RIGHT: MSU fllors Becca Meyer and Rachel Rantanen handles the jib. E§sh boat in the regatta featured a team of two sailors per racjaBOTTOM RIGHT: Two Spartan sStrs crulHsiiead of their competitiort The Spartans hosted a total of 12 teams at Cedarfest, all of jvhom traveled from thffir home universities to Lake Lansing for the competition. CONTENT: ADAM AUSTAD PHOTO: MATTZUBIK DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER reiNibecome interested in racing until I w|| inpigh school and my dad stained racing keelboats,” said Meyer. Ein the- same; way a tournament has multiple games, Eve have several, races that make up owe competition; a regatta. Our home regatta is caled Cedarfest and our goal is for every team to have more fun on and off the water than at any other regatta." to foster §§fhe Salng Club took its members to incredible seascapes and allowed friendships them through competitive arenas on the water*;' maintaHng warm regards for their opponents. Members ol the club Would often meet up with competitors rarom the Ohio State team and grab a local delicacy whfe away from home. The nature of salng allowed adversaries to still enjoy each others’ company after all was said and done. “My favorite thing about the MSU Sail ¡Eg Clubls I can sail with my best friends,” said Pete At kps, senior journalism major. “The sailing community in the Midwest is big. Traveling to regattas connects us with other sailors across the Midwest, and the possibilities are endless. Salng is a great sporland hobbylo pursue, lls been a fun four years on the team!" lie MSU Sailing Club provided a relaxing but competitive outlet for Spartans. The search for wonder and discovery digln’t end when they docked their boats. It was a part of each members’ personality extending to Every dU Paranormal Socilty. '“Our "plub include# p#f|)le the spectrum of Beliefs in thiijjparanormalBnd i^Hnainly interested in afterlife,'SO;* have healthy debates andlponversations on th||thinigS weexperience." Whllelthe night Sis thoroughly enjoyed by the Burious and iiBginative, it algo provided ai§ informall/e evening for th^skeptical spectator. Each of the station^ had a resident expert from the MSU Campus Archaeology Program Ero offered a blef history of the location. P^hips even more terrifying than »e spirit of Bealwll the nature of the fire that destroyed hii laboratory. While thelire was later attributed to a novilpgraduate assistant, the history of tblgllrden’s\orig in was no BsffentiBng. “One of the main legends surrounding the botanical gardens is of a wandering apparition that seems to be from the 1920s Abased on clothing and appearance." “Be|® fab is the oldest and continually-running botanical garden ina universitlin the nation,” said lack Biggs, membehpfthe Archaeology Program and doctoral itudent in anthropology. “Beal also started the longest runnlig contlnuously-monilored sdientificBcperiment. In 1879, thi sam|jyear:that the lablvas builllhe started a Séid-viability test whpB tpentylials of s^d mixed with sind wjrBburied throughout campus. It’s a 'Ey ling Spiriment that v||ll-continue long after'iHare gone.” M^hiBner Bias the Beaurjlont.Tower or thp Beal Gardens, there wtìS histora to be revealed on Oct. 30, -2(1:8 and miste - ies to be solved. Elsh of the locations on lampus had their shite « ghost reports. From the late 180Qs to me pr#ent, the sightings Sthe supernatural seemed to ha# (fdrrelatorational signiflance. One thing wlicertain: don’t tra.VeBe thespooky night with a Hllardly buddy. LEFT: Tije Wiffl Beal Botajlical Gardens are beautiful in thi daytime, but spooky at nig#. Thgre have been sightwigs of ghostsinferging through the groundjand sorde stuc^ntsSayg head Ireamsloming from th^ gardens. Denning a Generation Spartans speak out against sexual assault From the anti-war movement of the 1960s toi|he LG BT movement of the early 2000s, generations of young Americans have often been defined by the revolutions they lead. In 2018, the defining cause of this generation of Spartans was bringing an end to sexualassault and domestic violence. It’s On Us was a movement that aimed to achieve this goal through education, social involvement and public demonstration. Leading the movement on campus were The Prevention, Outreach and Education Department and the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU).ln addition, sorority and fraternity houses showediihellsolldarlty with massive banners urging students to take responsibility for the safety of their fellow Spartans. The It’s Op Us campaign was over 300,000 people strong and growing steadily as of 2018. It swept through college after college and was even endorsed at the Academy Awards by former Vice President of the United States Joe Blden. For students such as Kathrlne Gray, junior microbiology major, being active In this movement was Imperative. “yhe movement is Important especially with all the things that happened last year,” Gray said. "I was so frustrated with the way sexual assault cases were treated, and that motivated me to work to change that. I like the idea where everyone’s working together to foster a sense of commully where everyone Is out to protect! everyone else.” Throughout the week, members of ASMSU used their leadership positions to advertise events taking place across campus. Leah Hashisaka, senior advertising management major, kept Spartans Informed about how they could participate Igi the cultural revolution. Through the community, ASMSU close communication with was able to plan 10 unique events with more than 500 students participating throughout the week. "The movement is about bringing something that Is talked about so much on the news and online to campus,” fiashlsaka sa||| “We bring thoseffiesouro 1 campus and make them tangible for the students. We contributed to the program throughjour kick-off event at the rock as we handed ©at t-Shirts, stickers and schedules of dally events." The standout event of the week was the speech by Beverly Gooden, a leading voice in the fight against domestic violence. Gooden created a groundbreaking movement in 2014 called "Why I Stayed”, designed to shift the blame from the survivors of domestic violence to the perpetrators. Students crowded Into the Union Ballroom to hear Gooden tell her powerful story. Members of ASMSU Including Anna Waldron, senior marketing major, made this event possible. The event created a positive environment and gave survivors a chance to yocafte their struggles. “I was so frustrated with the way sexual assault cases were treated, and that motivated me to work to change that.” "Student government acts as a voice of the students," Waldron said. Whether it be choosing a new president that will support sexual assault victims or planning events on campus, we want to be Involved In the important conversations. This year we shared responsibility for planning the week of action with the Prevention, Outreach and Education Office. Through our coordination, we were able to plan an incredibly Informative and fun week.” As the week came to a close, banners draped outside Greek Life houses acted as an echo of a successful week of action. Survivors brought their stories to light, students were able to learn how to protect their fellow classmates and ASMSU was a leader In the defining movement of this generation. The week was a call'to action for Spartans from every background. It was an afcuramce to survivors that .MSU unequivocally supported victims o*sexual assault and domestic violence. RIGHT: MSU hosts It’s On Us week of action, which consists of workshops, self-care nights and other activities. The ultimate goal of the week was to unite students while working together to end sexual assault. Sophomore Heidi Kovvynia plays a jack-in-the-box at this year’s Haunted Auditorium. Kowynia was one of the many theater students who participated annually in the creation of the Haunted Auditorium. Theatre Students Go Bump in the Night The 10th Annual Haunted Auditorium takes Halloween into Its own hands The phrase “Do you want-to play 'a, game?” echoed through the oth^»ise silent halls of the MSU Auditoium. As (Milllsgfep running down their spinesil/isitors-walked heslantlÿ through wift nirrcM halls '.while theatr|| studentsHlth b I ooc® faces Ka Iked them left and right. Dark hallways filled into oitch-black roofis illuminated bylblnding strobe lights disorienting guests. It was the night all theatnlstudents »ai«i for — the moment to shdMoff how truly terrif^ijng t^Mcould be. /.Sh screams transformed The MSjU Theatre DepartrSnt celebrated its 10th Annual Haunted Auditorium évent during the Halloween season. The iheme of thiS/ent waiCarnSl, and th|| auditoriumilvaS/Complelel^transformed into areamiyâl- e§jque scene. This Jentl/as MSU Thætffl Department^ biggest fundraiser of the year: ticket sales benefited the theatrical resource|jaam that^worked to:fund upcoming shows*/ costumes and numerous Kënts Hdthin thS department. Theatre students impatiently/^Saited this hauMled miyhem, g/ratefll for the opportunity To shld their e^gydajgpostumes and makeup to acqlire a spookier look. “The auditorium is already pretty creepy though, so it’s cool that we’re able to turn it around and show it off to everyone and have them see how scary it is.” "Haunted :»ditoMi:ufa is at huge haunte'cJ house and all of us Sill go ail out isr«Ipid Heidi Ko^»ia, junior theatre »dent. “It’sfso cool té siée how scary the auditorium gets; iBlreadlthink it’s haunted, so»h®i'we put all of the lighting and setitogethel, it’^Brifsng. It’s reall^lnicSto bSa part ofisomething like this bec|iuÆ you’re there unti around one in the morning with all of-"your friends just scaring peopl^and Rearing fun costume!18iW CONTENT: HELEN KORNEFFEL PHOTO: LORA FAR A3 DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER ihem to participate in everyday carnival games — witm a grueislme twist. Guests played rmg toss with “human" hands and shot baskets with plastic skulls whili they prepared for entry. “Tje auditorium ii already pretty creepy enough, so it’acoolihat we’re able to turniparoimnd and showgft off to evewene and have them see how scary iS^isaid Aho. “ItnSso gives more people on campus the opportunity to see th Jauditoriim because not enough people get into the building. Also, 1’s an opportunity for everyone in thi department tol/brk together on a project, unlike the usual Shows¡|/here we hayga smaller cast." Anight of terro r g reSed a 11 vln o e nte red t heii a u nted AuditJIium fjvhile theatre students delighted in the screams and shivers that overcame its brave att«dees. With the haunting ¡¡uniof “ashes, ashes, we all fall down" still ringing in thlr ears, visitorstotfhe enormousjMunted house fled the building to return home where tley knew th,ey^3e safe — or yvere t|py? Students in the theatre department Were ¡Bvolved in eiSy process ofihe event: acting, makeup, set design, prop building and producing. Students who had worked on the evenlin previous years Were askjld if they wanted tf| be onAthe production team for the 2018ffiaunted Auditorium.[Two particular students stepped up to the challenge: Shelby Eppich and Rachel Aho, !||th junior tijglre students. “Volunteering to bcgf a producer of Haunted Auditorium was really an opportunity for me to further my expertpjSIn production management and get more on twfproducing sideiof thirjgs,”|laid Eppibh. “¡gwanted |fc lear|| mire of low to be a production manager rather than as an alter ifftause iBslently switched over from actj.qg to stage management. I rea I ly enjoyed acting, but management i^Hhdffflmy:passion is," Tmis year, rather than the usual one availabll rout^ iblee eerlH pathsf werHcreated for attendees. When through the double doors theyrwere gre*|l by students dressed asftarnieswhc^Hlcomed LEFT: preshman NadiÉTgson stands in »1 abandoned Kom at this gear’s Haunted Auditorium. Thi.s room was the highlight of one of three paths visitors could j|lke|||ithin the «event. TOP RIGHT: Friglpman Ally ^Eglin haunts thi halls of MSU’s Auditorium in hjg 't^Mp^HDStume. Marti:h'«as pine of thelfimt filing Btudents hafunting the hay after thi tour started. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sophomore Sbel Rodriguez acts a§ a lentriloqu||t doll. Rodriguez w|flin a desk in in at^Œoned dasferoom. Eli Broad College of Business Spartans adapt to a revolution in finance From purchasing items off the deep web to making legitimate financial transactions, cryptocurrency was revolutionizing the businfgs sector. Dollambills and loose change were no longer the only methods of payment as Bitcoin grew »to a popular currency method for the tecM-sawy. As with many burgeoning technologies, MSU moved quickly to cater to its students that were ready to delve into this new financial scene. Student interest was so high that the Eli Broad College of Business introduced a new 2018 course: Special Topics in Management. Cryptocurrency was a digital currency under no control of any country or business existing solely online. Its value was based on speculation. Blockchain acted as a digital ledger that kept a record of cryptocu.rrency transactions and added security to trading. Business Professor Neil Kane led the class in its first semester and attempted to teach students approaching the concept of Blockchain and cryptocurrency from various skill levels and experience. “Being successful at BI ockch in Requites a vast array of s*s," Kane said. “You have to have an understanding of computer science, law, economics afijd business to really get ahead. That’s why the class draws studeifts Hrom many majors and backgrounds. Some are already mining [collecting] Bitcoin aRd others are eager to learn." Created In 2009, Bitcogm attracted many young investors lookingfto get on the ground floor of new investment opportunities. Josh Marquardtlsupply chain management junior, started Spartan Blockchain, a student group whose mission was to educate students about trading cryptocurrency. “We’re a student group on campus and |f|fe communicate with professor Kane about how to improve the class," Marquardt said. "Our focus is educating the public about Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as well. Next semester we’re planning to work on application development for Blookchain." “You have to have an understanding of computer science, law, economics and business to really get ahead. That’s why the class draws students from many majors and backgrounds. Some are already mining [collecting] Bitcoin and others are eager to learn.” As the technology progressed, it slowly gained widespread acceptance among the international finance community. Junior finance major, CharlieifColacki, was the chief marketing officer for Spartan Blockchain and specialized in laws another student in Kaqe’s class. invoking cryptocurrency and low to navigate the red tape that surrounded it. "The amount of regulations keeps growing as the government keeps identifying how to correctly tax the coins as either a currency or an asset,Ipfolacki said. “Across CONTENT: RYAN HOPPENWORTH PHOTO: MATT ZU Bl K DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER the Blockchain space, everyone’s recommendation is to make sure you're working with someone who knows the Blockchain laws of your area. It will all be smoothed out Hthe long run.” Students In the Eli Broad College of Business intended to keep pace with the rapid changes In business and capitalize on their technological proficiency. As the kinks were gradually worked out of Blockchain technology, the currency flourished into an investment with potential to make participants wealthy. For that reason, Special Topics in Management was. a class that unlocked a student’s ability to trade cryptocurrency and be successful in the business world. TOP AND RIGHT: Professor Kane prepares materials for class before his students arrive. Both graduate and undergraduate students attended the class to learn about blockchain technology; the most well known application to use this technology was Bitcoin. Edward *Cor»#c2'fif The Riv’s "Parks and Recreation” trivia night transforms the bar scene Bars and college campuses go together like waffles and Leslie Knope. At MSU, the culture of clinking drinks with pals afterla long week of strenuous exams was no different. Going through thewoutine of meeting at the same place and seeing the same people provided comfort, but grew mundane. The Riv saw the monotony present in bar life coupled with the countless Inquisitive students that flocked in each night, and put on a “Parks and Recreation” trivia night to give Spartans a challenge while sipping brews. Situated on the Corner of Aflert Ave. and MAC. Ave., The Riv was one of the most populated bars off campus. With neon green lights linihgMts exterior and pool tables, big screen TVs, giant Jenga and darts making the inside just as inviting, it was' a go-to spot for Spartans. Seeing a lack of trivia nights around campus, it rebooted its own every Wednesday from 8 p.m.to 11 p.m. In the reboot of its trivia nights that were once held on Mondays, The Riv hired Jammin’ DJs, a DJ company based out of Lansing, to make Wednesday trivia possible. Seeing enormous success after its launch of throwing a ■The Office"-themed trivia night. The Riv and Jammin' DJs decided to Stick with NBC shows and use “Parks and Recreation”.next. Hannah Lantis, a bartender at The Riv, knew this decision would bring success,laugf|ter and competition.^ “Certain people will quiet down first but then when you answer the question, everyone quiets down.” “It really brings in a lot of people because everyone loves TV shows and everyone’s watching Netflix nowadays. It brings in everyone who’s a big fan,” said Lantis. CONTENT: AUTUMN MlLLER PHOTO: EM I LEE NAZARETH DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER '■m. |fl||; mm w& # 1|;. **•' H ¡K&iM g£IH i i 111111 B Team names Ike Mouse Rat, Duke Silver and Jean- Ralphio made Spartans feel like they wereln the city of Pawneeltsel|| With 20 questions divided mto two rounds, the trilia progressively got harder, moving fr > n questions like "where was Pawnee located” to "what was the theme of Ben’s birthday party at the roller rink?” John Raber, a DJ at Jammin’ DJs, noted that it was easy to see the difference between fans and superfans at an event like this. "Certain people will quiet down first but then when you answer the question, everyone quiets down. You can really tell because [super fans] really maintain eye contact,” said Raber. “PIus, sometimes the trivia questions we get need clarification or they’re actually incorrect, and people will come up and be like ‘in season 3, episode 4, on the left oftheframe was really X, Y, Z— really miniscule stuff like that.” RachelVankeuren, a senior human biology majoS :Ran^°ut to play with some of her friends. While not an avid Sewer of "Parks and Recreation” herself, she was familiar with the show’s humor and major plots. As a first-1 time trivia goer, she saw how adding that element to the bar scene made it more social — and competitive. ■¡¡¡i kind of adds aEheme to it, so everyone’s here for Ihe same reason. It just gets a lot more fun, because everyone’s here interacting with each other and tryfig to figure things out, and iijust makes it more exciting,” said Vankeuren. Revamping a normative nightlife scene into one built on casual trivia shaped The Riv into a space that made drwking with friends a bit sweeter. Reeling in folks who knew how Leslie and Ben met to what city Tom Haverford grew up in, it was a welcoming event for a wide range of fans. Ringing with the sound of laughter and fiery debates, it was clear that trivia nights would become The Riv’s staple. TOP: Students pack The Riv for Parks and Recreation trivia night. TV themed trivia nights became very popular and were hosted in bars across East Lansing nearly every week. LEFT ANt)* BOTTCjN qdKrte r 6a ok’ Br lattL th^endzone fojti^ l^hlgarv-TOP FHG holds the ball as he i Tl .c Spaitahs had s< 2018seasoh. 5 . ■&% BLs¿IS0* m ^ >K ' IB fi ■ Talking with a Younger Self Seniors reflect on life lessons after playing football at MSU Three men in a room. They are big, really big. They look strongireally strong. They sit on chairs side by side facing a glass wall. The only thing looking back at them are their reflections. Powerful expressions that embody fervor. Each one has a differerl! experience on the field butjhey all share the same tenacity for the game. Despite the tough seven and six season for The Michigan State Spartans football program, at its core it still represented the culmination of years of dedication to valuing Work ethic and improvement above status. The Spartans fought hard that year, and although the season did not go the way they wanted, they took with them the lessons that paved their journey. "Live each day In the moment," said Matt Sokol,I senior tight end. "Just take in each day, good or bad. Take ill everything you can get jrom it. Enjoy every momem moving forward. My time in East Lansirig has come to a close. It has shaped me and molded me into a better man. Take everyday in and don’t'look too far ahead. Take each day at a time. Just enjoy every second." Sokol graduated December 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and earned a master’s degree in marketing research in December 20|j8. He played five years with the team, earning the MSU President’s Award, giien to a senior who showed the most perseveranc^ on the team. His favorite memory from his graduatgig season was the Penn State game and being ableto watch some of his teammates have highlight performances. I felt like my “Personal#, freshman self-.was overwhelmed,” said Chase Gianacakos, senior tight end. ?"l want to say I kr^ew everything. I would just be real withlmy younger self. You’re going to get there. You're going to keep learning. Don’t get down on yourself. The only thing to do to face adversity is to attack it. You’re .. inevitably going to get knocked down. The worst thing to do is to take it lying down andjjppt get back up. Just keep plugging along and keep tryirag to figure out a way to get through hard times.” Chase Gianacakos finished his career >vyith 260 tackles,Including 15 for loss, 16 pass break-ups, two recoveries and one forced interception. He earned his master’s degree in marketing fumbles, fumble three research in December 2018 and his bachelor’s degree in supply chain management in May 2018. “For me, I wish fl would've started off strongejj academically,” said Andrew Dowell, senior linebacker. “Luckily, I was able to turn to my brothers for support. You’re an 18 to a 19-year-old kid. You’re trjng to make an impression. You ¡lave to remember to not put too much stress on yourself trying to be great. You gotta trust that things will happen naturally. Remain strong throughout the process. Trust yourself and tijist God.” “The only thing to do to face adversity is to attack it. You’re inevitably going to get knocked down. The worst thing to do is to take it lying down and not get back up.” Andrew Dowell fflnished his careejwith 260 tackles, including 15 for losses, 16 pass break-ups, two forced fu rmbles, three fumble recoveries, and opginterceptioii He earned his bachelor’s degree in advertising management in December 2018. Not only was he named honorable mention All-Big Ten but he also earned the-JMSU Tomjay Love Award for most improved player on defense. Along the road to glory, there will be obstacles. There are going to be things intending to derail or push off course. Despite all this, the most important thlg is to jot let them control the coii'se. Merely allow them to design it. These Spartan footblers |howed nothing more tharj grace in defeat. They radiated Spagtan spirit. TOP RIGHT: Linebacker Andrew Dowell prepares to tackle a Michigan player. MSU had tougWbst against! Michigan, 21-7. BOTTOM RIGHT: Quarterback Rocky Lombardi rulj with the ball. Lombardi played 304 snaps Hquarterback during the 2018 sjjasor^B COI^BENT* AffiAM : A U .STA D PHOTO: TOnIIy MASSA DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGE ¡»ÄS ös» As a Spartan, having a meal plan was synonymous to living on campus. From*»as§|ffli chicken to cheesy garlic bread, dining halls offered options to cater to a variety of diets. Forlvegans and vegetarians, tfjere v^fe meat-alternative options and pldhty of veggies, F$|weveffl some anti-meat Spartans still felt theymfvere being uBerrepresented, vy-ith no clubs exiting that catefed to their dietary needs. Wanting to fill this gap, sin lor economics major, Samyukthal/er, decided to start the MSU Veg Club In 2018. With meetings taking olncbfevery other y*/eek, the MSU Veg Club set up round-table dlscujslonlJto explore different elements of'pgetarlanlsm and veganism. From yhe environmental Impacts of going animal-free to tHng unique foods, the Veg Club took what they talked about In meetings to the world around them. “...¡iweVelpid cruelty-free makeup events where we have a list of crRIlty-free coillltlcs that yoiBan buy,; and we did face masks that day,” said Iye1| who was also «o-prpSdent of the club. “Another time we had an Invlronmental table unit,, and we juaiybaslcaily talked about how animal agricultureSmpacts the environment; try to focus on different;aspects of It during our] so events and Enter wlltever activity we pla^ on that specific niche topjcIMj Though anyonSwas welcome to join, the Veg Club naturallylpqrislstecl most» oflllgans and vegetarians. Michael Bachllda, sophomore engineering major, found the club gave him solayja. Starting off the school year as 1 Nggetarianphe slo«/ transitioned into a full vegarmfith theluopor of the club. Noting they offered nSnf|rship about veg diets that he had not previously found, the Veg 98 CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: KAITLIN GRANT DESIGN: LILY RISING Club ga«him a space to talk about his choices without judgement. “Sometimes people can be rude aboutyour decisions, but for me personally I don’t really tell people I’m vegan ... mosflpeopl? don’t really take the time to think about why people would choose to be vegan, so they don’t really understand deepc^oncepts,” said Bachlcda. “They ljust think, ‘oh I need to eat meatil need this in my life.’ If Shey're not wil|pg to have a. thougjtful debate abiut it, the™ don’t really talk to them a bo u tit.” “Obviously we all care about our future and about the environment... college students may feel like it’s not feasible, but that's what resources are for, that’s what our club is here for.” zoology major, saw the fallacies surrounding hewifestyle choice to cut out all animal products, espelialy in regard to food. “There are a lot of misconceptions out there aboul veganism, such as vegan¡sm is restrictive, but I’ve actually expanded my palate by going vegan because instead of eating the same four dead animals at every meJ... I actually learned howjto cook bwgoing vegan because I started making fresh meals instead of just eating pizza rolls and bagel bites all the timigsaid Alarie. Iyer understood that vegetarianism and vegan-ism were a lit to handlflat once and saviithat many students felt they could not make a huge difference on their own. She wanted to correct their thinking. “A lot of times; |«en you Team about envirJBnental issues, it’s the corporations fault, or oil drilling, or thiigst that individually ale a lot harder to influence,” said Iyer. “If you look at individual actions that you can take to help the environment, easily cutting out meat and dairy wH be one of the-highest impact. Obviously, we all care about our future and about the environment... college students may fee I likflit’s not feasible, fut that’s whafefesources ari for, that’s what our club iswiereTor.” Wle also learring more about their chosen diets, many members of t|e Veg Club waited to erase the stereotypes associated with eliminating meat from their plate. Gabrielle Alarie, junior environmental biology and BOTTOM: A: few members of the MSU Veg Club meet u p for ajj impromptu meeting at WilliamsHall.TheRlub was able to assist vegetarians, vegans and others w ith T restrictive diets navigate meals on campus with ease. Creativity and Passion Collide Comic art minor shows comics are about more than superheroes Ijnagine a disciplinefeherelolj''can ben/hoever youf want to be, do whatever you want to do and creara^/hat you want to create. Something that allowsMou to express vglurself using Words and pictures, cbhnects you to others! and allo«|you to buildlour Sn wdrld. In 2016, MSU establislied a comic art and graphic npfelS. minor#/ithin thl College of Arts and Letters that aiio.vea students to dclwhat thBoften do not have the chancpto do: creJklS Assistant professor Ryan ClaytorSwaslthe driving Hgjrciato implement the comic art and graphic novels minor at MSU. Claytor felt that itlffes important to have] this field of study available becBseBvhen heyyasra child the sfruggiadPvith reading, so comics«[tihislwav to improve. Since th With Ns hope rekindled, the young man started . pilfering the keep. I. 2. History ofMSI) Logo The evolution of the classic Spartan helmet 1955: Block V Charlie Bachman’s 1933 team was the first to rock the original block ‘S’ on their helmets. The logo was on the front of the helmets and remained there throughout Bachman’s whole career until he retired in 1946. for over a dozen seasons 1975 1975: Oversized Spartan Head Logo Coach Denny Stolz put this original design by a team member named Mike Hurd on the football helmet for three seasons, from 1973 until 1975. Although the logo appeared on both sides of the helmets for those years, it never made it into any of the other Spartan teams jerseys or equipment and never made it beyond the Stolz era. 102 CONTENT: MEGAN LAN DON PHOTO: MSU LICENSING DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER 1963 1966: Original Spartan Head Logo Ahead of the 1965 season, Michigan State University held a campus-wide contest to design the very first Spartan head that would ever be used the team's football helmet. 1967 1972: Black Trimmed Spartan Head Logo 1967 came around and football coach Duffy Daugherty tookthe original logo that was created and voted on during the on-campus contest in 1965 and trimmed it in black instead of white. It was used up until the 1973 season. TI DT JO it /S 1993-Present: Contemporary Spartan Head Logo When Nick Saban was head coach, he decided to put the contemporary Spartan head logo back onto the helmet in 1995 amongst several other changes that he implemented to the Spartan uniforms. 103 Redshirt sophomore India Johnson lead a Spartan invitational a men and women pla which“'was their secon ÂÉsi I PHOTO: LOGAN COLES Race you Ihere Cross Country proves that running is anything but solitary Tennis shoe^smacking against dilt an'd grass legs gliding past.tâlItreesand^Ü^at dripping down foreheads: this was thgfflalef trail for le m * and women’s cross ccMtry tear# E||n in the hot Septem beBsunvfifth-year senior Erin McDonald set a personal record by more than 20 seconds; at the 2018 Nuttycombe Wisconsin Inffltational. Though she put in intensjgeffort during hei persona! workouts and long runs, an individualgndeavor, she cars# more about the success of the runners over». cEor the team»A/e:’re seeing [personal records] across the board,"Maid McDonald. “Everyone seems to be continuing to get better each race and each workout as well, and it’s bel» really cool to see the group come up as a pack and it’s not just one or two reallyllite people." “It's individual in the aspect that you get an individual medal, but it doesn’t mean anything unless your team is running well and if they get to go with you as well,” Though cross country'.may appear to be an individual anything but. FniSthe sport from the outside, it immense success at the Big Tén Championships, Bth the me|s team placing fifth and the women^second, t(Je credit was given to the team&icollecti^ work Matt Thomas, senior runner onlhe rrS's cross countrSitSm^ was a strong athl^Mon his own. Howeyéi; he credited plenty ofMiis triumphs to racing alongside falow runner, fifth-year senior Justine Mi protilh. “It’s individual in t he aspect that you get to stand or| the podium and that you get arlfindividual medal, but it doesn’t mean anytS’ng unless you Steam is running wei and if they get to go with you as well," said Thomas. The men’s and women’s cross country director, Walt Drenth, saw significant* improvements in both tedlHs overall this season..Drenth credited much of this success to his fellow coaches, Lisa Senakiewich, Aaron Simoneau and Chre CoBer for a stellar season. The mentality of working within a team for group victory, however, didn't soEly stem from liftraig heavy during weight-training days or running the fastest miles during practice. It was about the character behind the competitor. ■I don't think you grow as a runner if you don’t grow as a person ... you're looking for ways to be successful, and theS^araiteristics of someone who’s a good student and a good athlsgand a good friend -—there are a lot of commonalities there ... embracing those! characteristics of success doesn't matter," said Drenth, “A lot of what they’re learning wifltranslateito their workplace and interactions wittfptheir peers ... we’re trying to get afflof thafencoiraipassed in her^M On andraff the course, the men’s and women's cross colntry teams were devoted to not only working on their own race times but the mutual gain of their fellow: r&anirs as: well. Whether it tjjKn jogging bftii^ them on tough routes or supporting them during 15-mile practice runs, the. encoiMagement frorfvfefew Spartan athletes led the teams to victoriesmhat could only be colleCtill. JunicHKayla Wiitala stricis tnlough thj last 800 meters of the race with another runner rigK behind her. Wiiala finishes the 6k race with a time of 22 minutes'and 47.9 seconds. College of Music The Women’s Chamber Ensemble sings for sexual assault survivors 2018 was a transformative year for Sparta ns. Learning how to adapt in the wake of the Lalry Nassar scandal, students-experlenced a wavering university government body and were exhausted by rushed decisions. Although eveltifyvere held and on-campus resources.existed for sexual assault survivors, It felt like a different kind of effort was needed to aid in the healng. The Women’s Chamber Ensemble within MSU’s College of Mule recorded the song “I Have a Voice” to give survivors hope through melodic tones and touching l||rics. Conducted by Dr. Sandra Snovl a choral conducting and music education professor, the Women’s Chamber Ensemble was an a 11 -wo men ’s..Sh o I r. Singing “I Have a Voice" was originally composed by American folk singer Moira Smiley and performed at an invitational for high schoolers In 2017. The womii of the choir brought the song back in October 2018 as their waySo let survivors know that regar«ess of what they endured, fSey still had a vol|'B Dr. Snow believed thelheillng effects of music .would help:§u||/ivoif§ rebuild. “Music Is a powirfuI form of human expression, but It is not neutral. Ail we can dolls,make an honest relationship with the text and music ouriblves and sing It fflth generosity and lo'®’ said SnowTIt can reach those •who are re®y to receive It but \f|e cafinot assume It will reach all.” Waning to conimect i|/lth surpvors on a mylad of mediums, the choir alo.*corded a music video. The1 video featu^d testimonials from choir members dialling their experlinijb and personal stories as women. The recording togil plage Inside Cook Recital Hall, located In the Musjl Building. Sarah Beltran, junior music performanpfflmajor and choir member, kneylthe video vs® Id speak to suijlwors In ways that seminars and awarenessJSlks could not. “Whbneveny^p, sing It, so many of us get chills every tlmelor gelchoked up. You fan feel each other around you and ... feel the energy. It’s just so much stronger knowing the women I’m singing With andRnovifng their stories,” said Beltran. When survBors could not find the words to tell their stories, melodies took thellplace. Alexis Sargent, selior social relations and policy major and choir member, Wanted to let survivors know'through music that their personal liberation was still outmhere. “Music Is a powerful form of human expression, but It is not neutral..” “It’s a song that goes pretty well with sexual assault and empowering survivors and women who are often the victims of sexual assault,” said Sargent. "Saying ‘I Have a Voice’ tells othersifou can stand up against this.” Though sexual assaljt silvlors often felt voiceless, the the Women's Chambff Ensemble ga® strength they needed through the empowering lyrics of “I Have a Voice.” The melodies and harmorles resdnated with survivors,Reminding them of tnelr inner power. The force and strength of the song showed all listeners they ¡Weren't alone. Together, their voices were powerful enough to change the World. them Ilf TOP RIGHT: Members the MSU Chamber Ensewnbldlperform Moira SmlH’s 1 Ha|§|a VoKe” before a seminar held In Won« Hall. Thellong was> ^B'ltteljln 2017 for high schlol igtudentfl but w|s revived l®the College of Music in 201.8. BOTTOM RIGHT: Aiha'mber ensembles member uses a drum to accompany the performance. The ensemble performed an a capella lersion of a song ps a»» to gliejBurvigors hope through the vollejof p|hef ^E^omen. CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: MATT ZU Bl K DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER Supervisor Tommy Thibault cooks scrambled eggs on the flat top grill. The supervisor was responsible for cooking almost all of the food purchased during a service. iüip- • -» HHHpi The sizzling sounds of the MSU Food Truck's award­ winning cheeseburgers frying on the grill could be heard across campus. The mouth-watering aromas graced the tips of student and faculty noses, beckoning them to hop ¡nine. The concept for the true® was created in 2012 by then Corporate Chef and ffiad of Culinary Services Kurt K\||atkowski. The idea sprung from the Inconvenient construction on Shaw Hals cafeteria, compelling Kwiatkowski to brainstorm new methods of culinary provision. BJhe MSil Food Truck took to-go food to the next level, serving famous burgers for lunch, gooey mac and cheese bites and a tangy homemade adobo aioli dipping sauce for late-night. You could always find the truck parked at MSU’s most popular buildings, from Wells Hal to The Rock for lunch or late-night dining Monday through Friday. “I appreciate seeing the food truck on the way to class or coming from a meeting because it removes the hassle of having to go into the cafeteria and stand in a long line to wait on food,” said Jared Slosley, junior media and information major. “For us, by us" was one of the truck’s first mottos. The purpose of the food truck was not only to provide an alternative eating option, but to also give students a chance to tap into the! creative culinary passions. Student employees were given the opportunity to create the MSU Food Truck’s fluctuating menus and experiment with new, original recipes. “The truck is all student-run iom the cooks on the grill, tol’unning the cash register, taking orders and calling out orders — which is what I love about it most," said senior Stephanie Colphin, student operations manager for MSU Food Trucks. “We get the opportunity togun it in a way that would be best fitting to students and even faculty that are on the move." Sustainability was key to the functionality ollthe truck. Stocking the MSU Food Trucks with localR-grown ingredients was of the utmost importance to the produce staff. Alf fresh fruits and vegetables were purchased from a student-led organization, MSU Student Organic Farm and Bailey Urban Farm, located in the heart of Brody Neighborhood. All dairy products came from the MSU Dairy store and all meat was bought from the MSU Meat Lab. The food truck provided more than just sidewalk eats for passers-by. It also served MSU’s countless Sparty’s markets across campus. What many students did not know as they swiped their MSU ID was that the salad CONTENT: DENISE PATTERSON PHOTO: MATTZUBIK DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER they purchased was created and packaged by MSU Food Muck staff members. They often created unique menus ■or programs and education departments. Its partnership withmhe archaeology department helped form a menu called “Histori.". Many items on the menu were said to have been served at a historical archaeological luncheon in the 1860s. "The truck is all student-run from the cooks on the grill, to running the cash register, taking orders and calling out orders — which is what I love about it most.” She truck has partnered with a variety of departments, programs and events on campus. Not just to create menus that were fitting to students and staff but to also represent moments in history," said Ryan Barlow, operations coordinator and sous chef. The hard work put into perfectly seasoning each french fry and grijng each burger did not go unnoticed. Since MSU Food Truck’s establishment it transitioned from a temporary means of nourishment to a long-standing icon on MSU’s campus. With MSU delicacies cooked to perfection, students handed out each menu item with a smile. Another Spartan served. in 2012, LEFT: Supervisor Tommy Thibault works on the truck’s flat-top gri™ Most menu items touched the grill as they were made, and itiurned into a crowded space during a busy service. TOP RIGHT: Poutine is a new menu item on the truck. The food truck’s rendition of the Canadian snack food featured MSU Dairy Store cheese curds. BOTTOM RIGHT: The food truck’s pulled pork sandwich features shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and a hot, honey barbecue sauce. Pulled pork was a regulalitem add was used in sandwiches, tacos, sliders and more. Canvassing Collegiates Residential College in the Arts and Humanities The Unification Dance Going Down in History Black Power! Making America Home Dance like it's Diwali Uniting Campus Through Integration MSU TV: For Spartans, By Spartans Safe Space Exploring Mental Health Wandering to Wells Changing Lives One Practice at a Time Four Legged Spartans Crosses for Charity Spartans Helping Spartans An Improbable Season Whence We Came A Helping Hand Pizza + Tacos = Awesomeness Jockeying for Success College of Education Aiming Higher Handspringing Across the Nation Dischords on Ice! Brewing Creativity A Night in Paris Ones and Zeros College of Communication Arts and Sciences Cavorting in Color Taro’s Triumph College of Social Science Marching On Service to All Mankind Barrelling Barriers High Honors A BRITE Future Let’s Talk About Vaginas A Chance to Dance Canvassing Collegiates Spartans make their voices heard working on the 2018 midterm campaign trail The 2018 midterm election had MSU's campos biting thejr fingemals in anticipation. The first major election since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, it wa| thelchance mar ., college students ached for — to once again become active in their politiial ||stem. WhetherK was discussing taxes or fighting for women’s rights, ma"-. SpartaíiS wanted to change the administration they lived under. Living in Michigan’s capital city-,: therfl was! no better way to make their voices heard than through travelling the campaign trail themselms, peitionmg for candidates they w take away from the e||lnt|fs thpjiagency that black people have. I want the Black Power Rally to sho\^,-and I think it has always shown, our free ffill aigd autonomy.” As the days tic%ed do||n to the Nov. 11, 2018, Black Stud|3t Alliance madcf final preparations. For veteran members of Black Student Alii a nett including President MiracKgChatman, senior mathematics major — this rally would be their finest hour. During the fall semester shellforked t W.-essjy toRnsunithat thflrally functioned se'aHlssly. “I .oversee everything that goes on rand I delegate certain meRwers of th^^^Mum/e bo|!rd to Pertain tasks,” Chatman said. “We brainstorm on celffiin issues V, the black community and we brainstornrieSi on ||/hat H want the entire sho\R to look like. After that vye found creatifgpeople in the black community and gave them that platform toShoWcagStheir taielt.” As the curtains closed on the 46th Black Power Rally,: members of Black Student Alliance rejoiced in another successful yealof gBebrating black identity. The atmosphere inside the Wharton CenterRas reverent at times and ecstatic at otherpas the acts delved into the ‘:oompln and Shaw Hall, students and «¡tors gazid up at the John F. Schaefer .|w Library, Named after John F. Schaefer, donor and adjunct professor at the College of La» foj more than 30 years, the law library b®cam#a hub for informational and essential online and print reference materials that were accessible to law students, While? manl knew of the law college’s existence on MSU’s campus, somlwere unaware that the college itself had been an independent, affiliated private school until fall 2018. On Oct. 26,2018, the MSU Board of Trustees voted to full/ integrate the MSU College of Law intoraho university. Officials at MSU decided they needld a law school that would add to SpaEan traditions while supplementing and enhancing academic, experiences of MSU students. law “Sinqffthe original affiliation 23 years ago,the raationship between the university and the law college has grown increasingly close,” said La®enceqPgnoroff, dean and professor in the MSU College of Law. “Full integrationtls the next logical step and one that wra resound to the benefit of both institutions by ¿creating for ^■terdisciplnary. programs, new- opportunities initiatives and research,” The MSU College of Law was originally named the Detroit College of Law: but w|en the ¿college became affiliated"MSU in 1995, its permanent location moved to East Lansing and its name changed to MSU College of Law,. Future MSU law students expressed excitement about the Integration of the two schools, os ¡t would come into effect durjflg the ffet few years upon attaining.their undergraduate degrees, • Hi thinR the integration will help build connections between faculty at eSU and students who are planning on going to law school,” Allison Shudark, sophomore pre- daw student, said. “These connections will definitely Kelp me and other pre-law students get an idea of what it will belike to actuaB/ be. inlaw school. Bringing the two schools together will give students the opportunity to shire knowledg Jpetween.each otElr, wlicb I think v®l prove to be extremely benefiSial,” Law students at the MSU College of Law were also interested in the integration into MSU. They knewtnatthe transition was going to take 12 to 18 months to complete, so it would not directly affect tie sudents graduating qf 2018 or 20.19. Despite mi is, tffley were excited for the future devilopmeffi and recognized its value, T !!:l think thafflthislntegration is going to be handied really well aid that this is going to be a positiveflchange for law students,” said Rachel Moran, a second-year law student. “When people hoar that we’re only affiliate® with MSU,rahey have a lot of questions. Once we become fuffir integrated, I hope we receive more recognition on camous and that enroHment rates wilgo up.” “When people hear that we’re only affiliated with MSU, they have a lot of questions. Once we become fully integrated, I hope we receive more recognition on campus and that enrollment rates will go up." The purpose of the integration ;pf two p rest ¡gills academia nstitutionswasto bring numprousopportun ¡ties to both current and future law students. The MSU College of Law had l>ng been an establishment on MSU’s campus, but once the integration process was finaii^^ it became an official member of the Spartan family. TOP LEFT: The College of Law is being fully integrated ¡¡Hth MSU thf^year. Sfifee' its establishment in 1891, the private college was only affiliated with MSU. CONTENT: HELEg KORN EIFEL PHOTO; LOGAN COLES DESIGN: MEREDITH BIEBER m m%m mm mm lrp mm* mm mm mm mm a. ■ m m i i I SI MP e-sBU a I - ^**4. H w n ■ . a n I».. . ’ ■ H HÄ1-SÄ. ni» I m i h h it I— II ÜHH mm wwmrnm\ m warn ■.a ........Im ~ .... I i*N isi-fl wm m Ì9M ■■ri ■« mwm Hfl9 I ■ m ra m ia a»*» I sib ¡imi Bain Hin ISlil ■ i SL1R03EII1 RIB H m m m H 9r lt: ^ mast WÈSWi»w*s Pyll fib -n rr m m h . Ü 9Sh h 989H m pi '0 g§ gg ; , - Ifef jtsyA .. :V...: fcV— . ' * * i- „ , . ■ X- ..V........., lUc M HP ■■MM SfTr Blit ■ P BbbIIPBPIi M waamsmmmmmm | 135 CONTENT: MEGAN LAN DON PHOTO: LOGAN COLES DESIGN:TAYLOR PHILLIPS MSU tv: For Spartans, By Spartans Bringing student production ideas to life For the first time in nearly a decade since the Residence Halls Association (RHA) l^San old cable TV station on campus thaliallowed students to host content — ended, student programming was returning. Students in the halls of the Communication Arts and Sciences building gazed up at the television screens, and saw content produced by their fellow classmates. Students were producing short films, sports highlights, interviews and the Spartan Newsroom’s student- run newscast, Focal Point News, on MSU’s very own television station: MSU TV. MSU TV was a new addition to MSU’s abundant creative opportunities offered in the 2018-2019 school year. It was a brand new television station that gathered contentfrom all over MSU’svariousdisciplineson campus, not just the arts programs. Professor Troy Hale and studentleaders Zoe Kissel and Elizabeth Keller wanted MSU TV to be comprised of content crafted by students of all ages and all academic focuses, from nursing majors to history buffs. “Our goaSis to involve students and programs from all of MSU’s colleges to create a channel that is made for Spartans," said Kissel, a senior majoring in media and information. “Whether you want breaking news, access to the latest concerts, your favorite sports games, cutting edge research or student-produced films, MSU TV has something for you. As a student leader, fflhope to help students bring their visions to life, no matter their level of experience.! think the process of making your own production and seeing it through to completionls very important, and with MSU TV we are able to help students experience that." Keller, a junio! media and information major, got involved with MSU TV earl win the summer of 2018, ||Ten Hale insisted vaguely that he was going to do some*ng" to get stud Bits. on campus to produce their own content. One day, he brought Keller and Kissel into the Communication Arts and Sciences production studio and revealed his potential plans for MSU TV. He then asked them to head the project. They said yes, and MSlMlV took off. “Working with different colleges I think is the most exciting part, and I’ve already had a few people when I mention MSU IVsay'ohffivc seen that in [Communication Arts and Sciences],’ Keller said. ‘‘They've seen it here, so we're hoping to spread it to other colleges, talk to the dinpg halls; and seelf we can get them to show our station there, and also get content for colleges that aren’t in theRlfdia industry just because we don’t always see that side of it.” “Our goal is to involve students and programs from all of MSU’s colleges to create a channel that is made for Spartans.” Even though Hale took the initial dive into the project, his mission was to find students that would eventually take the reigns of the program. While he stiff wanted to pelp with production and work hands-on with partigpatirag pupils, he hoped students would take ownership of their oW.n work,Khoughtfully crafted and produced for television. “The statiorMs for everyone, it’s not just for our colEge,”" Hale said. “We want it to be something that alumni caM watch, we want it to be something that professors ca™ watch ... I don’t want this just to be aimed at my college that I work for. I don’t want it aimed just at people who live in dorms, fflwant everyone to have a part of this and feel l!e they are part of it." The small seed of an idea turned into a reality was an amazing feeling for Spartans involved in the launch ofj MSU TV. Whether they produced a short film, created a fiction drama seriesor perfected theirsports broadcasting through tfcSpartan Sports Report newscast, the station made room for everyone. Students were filled with pride as they saw their content taking over the screens in Compunication Arts and Sciences, hoping to someday see& AewhlS'e on campus. MSU TV was a television station created for Spartans, by Spartans. LEFT: Focal Point News is MSU’s student newmhovW Troy Hale, professor for the School of Journalism, helped create MSU TV. Safe Space Recovery Housing gives students a living space to promote healing Drug addiction was not something many associated with the college lifestyle. It was often pegged as an issue faced by those in olde! demographics. Addiction was sometl'Sg all ages battled with and it was a pressing issue faced by Spartans, causing them to feel unseen. Admitting that extra help was needed was hard to do, espeda||f with fear of judgement from peers and a lipted numbelof safe spaces on campus to reach out to. Seeing a lack of physical havens for recovering Spartans to heal the Collegiate Recovery Community with« Student Health Services at MSU implemented Recovery Housing in the fall of 2018. Located in an Hidisclosed campus location, Spartans could apply on Olin Health Center’s website to reside in Recovery Housing. Accepted students were offered a "normal" dorm lifestyle, except with extra peer assistance, accountability and guidance from a Recovery Housing support person. Additionally, they enrolledln the Collegiate Recovery Program to aid in theiBealing process. In these living spaces, Spartans had their own rooms, offering a warm sense of privacy. Dawn Kepler, Collegiate Recovery Program coordinator! recognized the importance of having a physical, space for students to heal in. “It’s really important for that part of the recovery in place, process because you need extra .support in and environment that beginning part of recovery,” said Kepler. “Having an environjnent that you're in all tie time,- a living environment II particular, is important to know that you have a safe and supportive place to go.” important! especially really is In Recovery Housing, students were encouraged to lead normal Ives by joining clubs, engaging in class and enjoying the countless amenities MSU offered, through clubs like the Traveler's Club, which gave students in recovery a place to socialize in a sober environment, Spartans still had a “typical” college experience. Cara Ludlow, a license«!1 master Social worker .within Student Health Services, noted that building strong friendships and being social were key aspects of the healing process, “Recovery Housing provides an erffironment where these relationships and connections can develop,” said Ludlow. “T&ough substance-free actlvitBs like sober tailgates ... and ‘family meals,' students can connect with other students who are also Navigating the challenges of college academics [and] social engagements.” The initial plan was to launcl Recovery Housing in the fall of 2019, but members of the Collegiate Recovery Program felt prompted to beg® sooner. Witllfour active members living in Recovery Ujpusing in November, the program was confident that students in need would continuóte apply and joBwill Vaughn, senior secondary education major, was enrolled in Recovery Housing himself. Asa studentghe was a Recoverypousing support person and a certified Peer Recovery coach in Michigan allowing him to personally heal while also helping others navigate through their addiction. Though lie stayed clean and continually improved,‘fie occasionally doubted himself and questioned his feats. This didn’t mean his progress was stunted, though. "That's whore the growth happens — mhrough the times when school is stressing me out and I don’t know howl can even get up the next day and go do it.lhen actually doing it and ... seeRg the perseveralce and ... the (filer students is just rea|i¡§' cool," said Vaughn. “It’s a relata ble thing, and it's a beautiful thing to see people get through stuff.” “Having an environment that you’re in all the time, a living environment in particular, is important to know that you have a safe and supportive place to go.” Given the proper tools, Spartans enrolled in Recovery Housing thrived. They were accepted withoutjudgement through forming a strong community, and understood that their addiction did lot own them, but that they owned Heir addiction, finding someone who could relate to their struggles right next door made the road to self-improvement one filled with optimism and hope. It was never too late. TOP RIGHT: Will Vaughn, a senior at MSU and menhber of Recovegl' Housing, poses In front of a sign. Vaughn shared hisstofy of recqvery and how Recovery Housing helped him. BOTTOM RIGHT: Recovery Housing provides orl-campus housing for MSU students who have substance abuse issues. Drug and alcohol free housing are made available as well as resources to assist students in ¡¡heir reco\Mry, CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: KAITLI.N GRANT DESIGN:TAYLOR PHILLIPS contact ,-ft, hail For more information or join, msutravelersciubAgmail.com to in ^ev‘n ^0/° ,0 es'^ ^fï%J RECOVERY HOUSING Recovery Housing offers a safe and supportive on-campus living environment where students in recovery from substance use disorders can have a real college experience without the use of alcohol or drugs. This housing option offers a live-in peer recovery coach, 24-hour access to the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) academic support, counseling Lounge, resources, and organized activities. regarding Recovery Housing For questions please contact CRC Coordinator Dawn Kepler by email at recovery@msu.edu or by phone at 517-353-5564. w MSURecovery >ortive udents 3r$ can the use offers a ccess to f (CRC> icademic Housing ¡m Kepler phone at lecovery B B BI B H mem Demetrius Harmon changes the narrative surrounding mental health Hundreds of students gathered inffhe Erickson Kiva with anticipation. Tiey all awaited internet personality Demetrius Harmon, prepared to hear him tell his story at the “Exploring Mental Health: Breaking Stigmas through Self-Authenticity" event. The Detroit native rose to farfie on VineasaBomedian, but admitted to himsilf, even after garnering thousands of followers, that he was severely| depressed. After preparing himself \lith extensive online reach, he decided to use his platform to disiuss the taboos surrounding mental illness. “People didn’t ask me if I was ok or if I needld anything bfcause I was always an independent kid. My parents and siblings vne doing their own thing. They had their own issue! to work out!said Harmon. "Mental illness is not always visible, therefore we need to make sure that we ase checking on our strong friends and family members even ifvp think that tliey don't need II:” Harmon wasltked to speak at MSU by senior Terran Davis, human development and familyfstudies major. Davis wanted to Initiate the conversation about mental ffcalth and identity amongst his p®rs. On NovBL3, 2018, Spartans crowded around the social media mogul, eager toAlve ¡¡¡to the stigmatized issue. The lecture stirred discussion and D®is immediately knew Harfpon had been thought man for the job. ’r f beliem; programs are needed that will help students process their experiences, but we are also in need of spaces where students can feel vulnerable and be comfortabll exploring different parts of themselves,” said Davis: "It starts with student organizatSi Jbeing more intentionalB/ith the Spaces rwd events they facilitate.” Harmon knew as earljlas middle school that thSr was something different about him. Af the time, he»as the youngest sibling in a familylhat was beginning®) crumble. Harmon believed he was the reason that his parent's marriage endHd, leading to his first depressive epiSle and ©(tremelanaety. He began cutting himself on his arms and using drugSa8®n immediat^physical distraction f# hg internal pain. As h|s words flowed into the empty space of the Kiva, a weight could beijen lifting from his shoulders. Harmon was able W unpack higprevious inability tqA/erbalize hia sentiments concerning his mental hellth to family and friends. He belilved that his lack Sself-ixpression \Ia!Bn part due to the Idea that in African American households, men are not allowed to be vulnerable because it's often considered a sign of weakness. In closing, Harmon gave tios on what Btudents should do woen or if they experience depression. He first suggested that students to allow themselves to feel their emotions and nol let society's expectations of who theBwere supposed to be affect their behavior. He recommended that tmy t-alkjto someone,«hether it be friends, family or professional cBnical help. Lastly, he pushed Spartans to be intentional in who laey surround themsllves vBth. During his depressive episodes, he made sure to surround himself with individuals that ll/ould not trigger orworsen themncidents. “Mental illness is not always visible, therefore we need to make sure that we are checking on our strong friends and family members even if we think that they don’t need it." “My takeaway was that it's a long road to have everyone understand mental health in depth, but talking is the first step, and friend support is crucil,” said Davarne Cole, sophomore human capital and soe&y major. Ycpng people are.changing the narrative surrounding mental health and soc« media influencers like Demitrius Haimon|fre helpingff) pioneerthis movement. Thestigma Rncpmpassing mental health could not be rlmoved| overnight, but deleloping a plan to get people talking was the fir^Bfep. Vulnerabiliw «as encogf'aged becae without being open, no changOTlbuld be Spade. RIGHT: Demetrius Harmon talks to the cjowd during' his appetence on campus. The Burnout to Harmor|| cofflfe|sndfe filled up Michigan S|«e’i Capaldi said. “I pretty mplh always take the same route because of routine and habit. It’s second nature for me. I don’t knowstElt names and am terrible with directions so orfj|:e I find a way that worksHor me to get somewhere, I stick to it." [Big between two of MSU’s most iconic gems — Spartan Stadium and the flowing Red Cedar River — is one of the most occup^d buildligs on campus: Welffl Hall. Sitting in the center of campus, there are all infinite Some number of routes thatlstudents took to students simply wdjjlalong the crowded campus streets to get their quickly andfeutind|r, otBgrs gclf creative. Regardless of the pafB their feet took, studlnfs often stuck to their habitual route. Amanda Capaldi, sophomor# buMpess major, often found herjfelf rushing to Wells Hall for her basic economics courses fro,«Brody Neighborhood. Getting halfway across campus in a short; period of time could be a daunting task, but Capaldi usid the bike lanes to her advantage. Shannon Torpey, a sophomore applied engineering majolbiked to Weill Hailfrom her house off-campus on Spartan Ave. Most of her usual routes consisted of riding through the busy streets like Farm. Lane. “I usually tajp the samiroute-but some days I take different routes because of stoplights and foot traffic,” fjorpey said. “It's pretty much just second natiffie at this point, I never really pay attention to anything other tian traffic.” “My favorite part is walking through the football stadium parking lot. I have a lot of great memories made so far in the stadium. Walking by it before reaching my class at Wells brightens my day and helps me stay positive throughout my long day of classes. ” CONTENT: MEGAN LANDON DESIGN:TAYLOR PHILLIPS Sophomore human biology majoa Monique Lynd $yaIked from her dorm in Hubbard Hall to Wells every day for class her freshman year. Because it is sufijh a hike from East Campus, she took a route that was a straight shot to Wells so that she could enjoy her walk instead of feeling rushed. "I just took Shaw Lane all the way down [from Hubbard Halljhand then tiined onto Red Cedar,” Lyid said. “l||ookihis route because it was the mqf|: dffeect way, there’s not many turns and I’m not really one to search for shortcuts.” Syri Ammon, a freshman James Madlon political science Student, headel to Wills from her classes? in Wilson Hall. Because South Neighboflwod is so close to Wellsfishe goMhichance to admire SpartarpStadium on hbjwaik over to class. "I walk behind Case throjlgh the quad and cross tho street at Case and Jigain at Chestnut at the crossroads. I men walk diagonally through the football stadium parking lot and then cross the road again at Red Cedar Road into the front entrance of Wells Hall," Ammon said. “My favorite pfMjt walking through the footbaii stadium parking leffiijhave a lot of great memories made so far in the stadium. Waking by it before reaching my class at Wells brightens my daySd helps me stay positive throughout my long day of classes.” Whether they meandered along the Red Cedar River or across buzzing Streets amongst Ihd revs of ca r eng i n<•£, Spaltans prived at Weis Hall one way or anothegEven afteB racing the clock to get there on time, or talfcg the® time to enjoy the viewlthat campuspas to offer, students were able to get thinphpad into class and take a sigh of r^pf while glancing out the windows that overlookmheir pride and joy, Spartan Stadium. Changing Lives One Practice at a Time Adaptive Sports Club provides an athletic outlet for students with disabilities As Visitors entered Demonstration Hall, they were struck by the image of a massive, glassed-in arejïa flooded .with blurs of movement. Moving closer to'the glass, athletes in wheelchairs were seen whizzing by as they warmed up for a game of .wheelchair rugby, a sport that was as aggressive in wheelchairs as it pas on foot. Onlookers gazed il awe as athletes rammed into each other repeatedly, shaking the rugby ball loose. The clashing and banging sounds of wheelchair hitting wheelchairlled the air as anxious athletes awaited theS chance to head onto the arena floor. MSU’s Adaptive Sports Club was established in September 20|§Sby Program Coordinator Piotr Pasik while he was completing his master’s degree. The club met six out of seven nigats a week, accommodating the club members' assorted schedules and giving them the freedom to participate in the various sporting events offered each night. Members had the chance to engage in numerous sports including wheelchair rugby, hockey, tennl and table tennis. things "Disability is one of those that doesn't discriminate,” said Pasik. “It can happen to anybody at any momeri We’ve had over 170 people from 11 different countries and six continents with different physical disabilities pa laid pate in our program, and they've been presented with this fantastic opportunity to come together. Disability is a universal experience, and I don't think it has to be«poked at as a bad thing because it’s just a normal part of human progression." The club also consisted of able-bodied students who were welcomed into the arena.^asik explained that the program Kielped students gain a more intelligent perspective on what it was like to ll/ewith a disability and how to better communicate with disabled individuals. In this way, able-bodied raidividuals resonated with tie disabled, recognizing that despite their physical and/or mental setbacks, i|ey weren’t that different after all. "It can happen to anybody at any moment... Disability is a universal experience, and I don’t think it has to be looked at as a bad thing because it’s just a normal part of human progression." “I want to go into occupational therapy, and the club offered a creative and urlque way to leaSh about people with disabilities and interact with thejn mor|| I normallyH'ould,” said Jenna Lemon, senior than interdisciplinary Studies major. “Th^^lub really offers people Bvith disabilities the opportunity to play spoils with us and helps volunteers learn a little bit about their personal experiences." DemonstratPrS Hall feature«^ this only hand Sab accessible, permanent stanomg wheelchair hockey floorln the world. The development was-completed in 2018 and allowed athlete! the ability to access the arena and exercise freely. The club was open to bothohS CONTENT: HELEN KORNEFFEL PHOTO: KAITLIN GRANT DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER MSU community and the Greater Lansing Area. Anyone Ivho was 14 years old or older could attend the club’s practices and participate in its activities.l^*-l'l,iv(v v'iiWw^ ■V" ir f/ te. # ><*xV tùse foumcr Cotton -w- '> CVeiUk«*' *lb? H£ A. «•«*/'»** A^**'S9l* -1 * « Ì^mwVi* Zim—tOii Ws<*^pi' CfeiOlt «?»♦«*****'* , becco rOÓ'y? "’t.ii - lài'i* fò\\jnìOn^ VNoSl^j fXCÌN *3» » sai f »ria Sthw«**' ’*l'TMi'B’wàlkr" QtUJ ww -sovefTir tAteWe_Kw Rui-iCV*»** aWMf-lO» L«v\V» Oao aòw^Sois fu*\drm;4oq C.nair wm KlIffÇ CONTENT: MEGAN LAN DON PHOTO: TOMMY MASSA DESIGN: LILY RISING An Improbable Season Spartans face adversity to make Final Four Flashback to 2016. An unbelievable freshman class of four would step onto campus as one of the best recruiting classes in school history. Two seasons later, one ofthose players would head to the NBA, leaving the other three to take over as true juniors. These athletes were able to brush it off and do what they did best: move forward. They took over the court, and made it all about what they had, not about what they lost. - Losing Miles Bridges after two seasons and laren Jackson Ir. after a prolific freshman year was certainly not easy. The two of them made up nearly 60% of the team’s scoring in the 2017-2018 season, and now the success of the 2018-2019 season seemed as if it was going to be determined by this triad of juniors. “This different group maybe isn't quite as star- powered, but, again, the experience is there,” Head Coach Tom Izzo said. “So the two things I’m looking for is, ‘Have guys gotten better?’ is one. And number two, ‘Where are we going to get our leadership from?’ Our expectations »lave n’t changed any from previous years." Unfortunately, adversity struck the Spartans early on in the season when junior and captain Joshua Langford suffered a season ending injury. Averaging over 15 points a game for the Spartans, it was a devastating loss for MSU. Junior Nick Ward also fell to injury to finish out the conference season, but he worked hard to get back on the court for the postseason. The team knew that others would have to step up in their place, and ready to go were two seniors, captain Matt McQuaid and fifth-year senior Kenny Goins. “Coach always stresses doing your job and if everybody does their job day in and every night, I feel like we’ll have a really good chance to win every game we’re in,” McQuaid said. “Just everybody doing their job and really committing to the team and playing with passion and energy — that’s what Spartan Basketball is all about.” An athlete who took charge in his third season was Cassius Winston. Throughout the season, Winston not only proved to be the best player in the Big Ten, but a contender fonNational Player of the Year. Nominated as one of the 20 athletes on the preseason watchlist for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, he was hyped up for season three from day one, and he made the most of his time on the court. He collected severalaccolades, including Big Ten Player of the Year. Winston was ready to lead the Spartans into battle and use his experience on and off the court for the betterment of the team. “Just everybody doing their job and committing to the team and playing with passion and energy - that’s what Spartan Basketball is all about." “I feel like I have to help these guys as much as I can so they can avoid maybe some of the mistakes I made,” Winston said.BI feel likelve been through a lot, been through enough where I can help those guys out a lot more. I think I’m ready. I’ve been through a lot with wars, I’ve got a lot of experiencell’ve been through a lot of things with this team. We’ve been through a lot of battles, but I can lead these guys and be vocal.” In a season riddled with loss, the Spartans came out victorious. It was hard to believe that after losing Bridges and Jackson Jr., and then Langford and Ward for periods of the season, that MSU could still surge on to complete an improbable season. Big Ten Conference Champions, three wins over Big Ten Tournament Champions, University of Michigan in three weeks, a win over number one overall seed Duke in the Elite Eight and reaching the eighth Final Four under Coach Izzo to top it all off— it was truly monumental. LEFT: Junior Cassius Winston goes around the Warhawks defenders to drive to the basket and take a shot. The MSU men’s basketball team won their game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, 80-59. Whence we Came Sigma Kappa salutes past members As the gradualng class of 1943 made its way out Into the world, the sisters of the Sigma Kappa sorority saw nothing but promise for their futures. The|:lentured out and became mothers,¿career women and pillars of their communities. While theayvorld changed insurmountably since then, the women ofthe Sigma Kappa sorority house still remembered thlir time at MSU fondly In fneifall of 2018, current members ofthe sorority gathered to honor their alumnae in the annual Sigma Kappa Founders Day CelebratiorS| "The Founders Day event shows our history, our appreciation for our founders and where our sorority began." As the event was slated to begin, dozens of sorority sisters from apnultitudiof eras gathered outsider room in the MSU Union.as Chapter President Remi vonaghan rushed to put the final touches on the decorations for the! event. Monaghan, senior journaigife^major, approached planmng this eight with the alumnae in mind. She intended that the e\Mntjj|lbuld hoiffprthe hou^thissory while also recognizing tip commitment ofthe chapters visimng alumnapl|| “Thg Founders Day event shows our history, our. appreciation for our founders and where our sorority began,” Monaghan said. "W^Hre doing an event thiJipar whereHe’re honoring a 93-yea" old member with a 75 year pin. We think about why th^/omen that founded our sorority did so and what inspired tlffem to do that.” The sister being honored with the distinction of being a model Sigma Kappa for 75-|||ars that nighte/as Sharon Frost. The honor went beyond her age, though. She was recog irazed for orchestrating |f local alumnae chapter of Sigma Kappa In Oakland County, Michigan. Frost’s! support for local chanties in Oakland County through the alumnae group made her a standout member of her community and someone trulyporth celebrating. “The Sigma Kappa sorority has alumnae chapters all over the count« Frost said. “The Sigma Kappa national sorority has donated over a million dollars to Alzheimer’s research. Our chapter donates lots of warm clotlflng for the»|iinter in December and we also collect school, supplies in September. Tnere is a lot of philanthropy but we also ge| together for fun trips and social events.” Another past sister being honored that night, Carolyn Pender, gravitated toward Frost as the two knew each] other from their work with the Oakland County alumnae chapter. She had made a day trip to MSU’s campus and prior to the laebration toured the housemtself. While it had cneoged over the years, the memories cameflooding back as she walked its famjar halls. ;fjg&e came"back because of nostalgia,” Pender said. "Our alumnae group is active and our group wanted to come to Founders Day. I thought itlvould be nice to drive up on a sunny afternoon 1/ith my fBinds and see the housi and meet the aiifgWho are living the® today.” M When the event came to an end, dozens of Sigma? Kappa alumnae filed out of tun cozy basement room inlhe Union. The pinflwKii! signaled tire ;m tfBnight before. Some students wae using SpartaHack as an opportunity to introduce Their prelects!to an au«enc^|of students. Siddhant Chhabra, a senior finanSmajor and t holy ice president of] Spartan Blocklhain, spirit the weekend at SpartlHack to M/brk on projectsynvMving c|fptocurrency, “Spartan Blockchain is looking to put out some cool products and lead in innovation at this war’s SpartaHackH Chhabra said. “Wb’re looking for the most talented students from MSU and other universities to help build our network. Spartan Blockcnain is using this event to get oulname out there and we are going to try to roll out a product at the end of the weekend.” "[Sparthack] is an event about developing technologies out of the box that address problems that people don’t think about. It gives people an opportunity to learn new things, develop their skills and even launch their career.” When SpartaHack came to an end on Sunday, the students packed up their computers and bade their new friends farewell. Dozens of new pieces of unique media had been created over the weekend including innovative apps that help corporations collect co|sumer data and even a Dungeons and Dragons virtual reality game. SpartaHack was a weekend of creativity :'that highlighted the technical prowess of the creators, Ijndoubtedly, these Spartans will be at the forefront of a future defined by technology. TOP LEFT: Students sit together and work for an entH weekend durwg the. Spartahack competition, The; coding competition took place for 36 hours, RIGHT AND BOTTOM: Sophomore 3ake Sak develops code for his Spartahack project. Spartahack was a coding competition where students built websites, designed software and put their hacking skills to the test. — College of Communication Arts nicisTcraii How women in media and information are revitalizing the film industry 180 CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: ALEXA PIERZYNSKI DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER Though iriey Bvere Kurr^inded by deep voices and masculinS perspectives the j/vomen in media .end Information did not let a male-dominated field discourage that fostered equally and the creative outlooks of everyone, women filmmakers felt confident and prepared to put iheir foot througfothe dooiB^rae silver-screen. In an educational program them. LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT: Jasmine Abbasov is a Medja and Information major and a recent Michigan State graduate. She has acted as a producer, director and wiS throughout her career at Michigan State. Lightslcameralw#r®n in action. In the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Spartans were invited to explore a plethora m tracks in the medl and informatBn major. TholgVvith a passion for movies and an eye for perfect shots behind She camera found their home il film and media production. While the major ||vas wooded with mile voices and faces, a reflection of movie culture, female cinephijis were hot deterred. They instead were motivated to produce and direct their own narratiles. Olwia Hoover, senior media and information m; knew the world of film was her pas®on before setting foot on MSU’s campus. Through YouTube .and theater, she found her love of theater culture. Joining MSU Telecasters, a club consistirag'of six different video shows, her freshman year solidified her decision mo devote her college career to all things movies. “If you act like you belong somewhere, even if you don't, you'll fit in ... your voice is just as important as everyone else’s in the room." “I definitely want to tell everyone's stories ...a lot of the ones I’ve worked on in college are very hetero, very white- influenced,” saidl-loover. “I wail: to-work orwltuff tilling stores of people of color, I wa nt to ta I k a bout q ueer stories because as a queer woman!—»hey need to be told!" Like Hoover, Jasmine Abbasov, senior media and. information end film studies major, was heavily involved rathe film scene at MSU. As an executive producer of MSU Telecasters, shejfad major say on the flow and function of films. Abbasov’s ®male perspectse in her position jshowed her what film crews needed to do to incorporate ■Ipmen's voices. to the ■nhe recent spePificI attention Industry's problem is a good step foward in teras if pointing out the problems and habits that people impose bn sets Bid in tri§ fi u M ■BP l * ife#:! ^ S^% *«WHewWj POiTr Pi!' I c ifS O^cjcstivn Health* \xs I I C Ic'-fs Digestive Health5 erf frda^i&j Srkxfc .&&* •’ ■ . - - 1*111MBpiBjBpBM iro^jr:'!**TI mi'-Viif'■'-r'1'" -«-■*■ LiCcfeaf^ or Sweepers 11 v uu4- ^ 111 I \ tlitH mam ■* V- gj iM A BRITE Future MSU entrepreneurship student delivers a new spin on snack bites “Be Balanced. Stay Real Show Integrity. Gain Trust. Spread Energy." When she was a child, Michigan State Unjffersity student and founder of the company BRIliE bites, Brianna Makaric had digestle problems. It was difficult for her to get the proper nutrients she needed. The problems that she endured inspired her to create probiotic snack bites that served as a quick on-the-go snack packed wit!;essenti|| rfetrients. M l 1BetEf Because of her ambition and ability to take BRITE bites to the next level, Makaric, juniorkinesiology major, earned a place in the 2019 Future Founder’s fellowship class fellowship that allowed some of the nations brightest young entreprgniSs the opportunity to work with mentors and learn from the best. Illinois! a prestigious in Chicago, “It’s really an honorfio be chose! wit! some of the best young entrepreneurs from arou!d the country." Makaric said. “I’m exated to get the opportunity to meet like-minded people*. Wjho have similar passions. Future Founders will help me find people who can help me develop my product and mentor me » what they! have to offer." Asthefounderand CEO of BRITE bites, Makaric came up with and pursued the idea on fpr own. Since she did not have a business partner, the company was in her hands. She was responsible for everything from making the product to hiring interns.and people to work for her. One,or her first interns, Heather Simon, was a junior food science major who became a food production manager for BRITE bites. Being a part of the company helped her to get hands-on experience in the food industry, and she admled all the work that Makaric put in to make BRITE bites a success. E he* * PP CONTENT: MEÇAN LAN DON PHOTO: LAURjpBATDORFF DFSICN- Al FX: "Seeing the way that Bri thought of everything, from design to going out and doing market research, seeing what works and what doesn’t, and seeing howshe worked so hard on things that she isn’t even studying from the food science perspective is amazing,” Simon said. “It’s all stuff that I wouldn’t have even thought about.” “Brl hustles and has the passion to push this company forward. She Is always meeting with new people, applying for competitions and asks the right questions.” Makaric was involved in entrepreneurship programs that MSU had to offer, such as Spartan Innovations and The Hatch. The Hatch was a space that assisted Spartan entrepreneurs in getting their companies up and running. Through Spartan Innovations, Makaric was able to connect with an advisor. Paul Jaques, the Director of Student and Community Engagement at Spartan Innovations, had helped Makaric since the beginning of BRITE bites and saw potential in her immediately. “I have worked with Bri from the start of her company. From helping her set up her entity, marketing, packaging, product, and making connections for her with alums and others,” Jaques said. “Bri hustles and has the passion to push this company forward. She is always meeting with new people, applying for competitions and asks the right questions. I love seeing how [BRITE bites] is growing and the way she has learned to work on some things for awhile and then pivot to cut costs and make it perfect for the consumer." Not many college students can manage a full class load while also running their own startup business. From getting into retail stores like Whole Foods Market, to learning from her Future Founders fellowship, Makaric and BRITE bites truly have a bright future ahead. LEFT AND TOP: BRITE Bites are probiotic snack bites that supports digestive health. BRITE Bites were founded by Brianna Makaric through Spartan Innova­ tions, an MSU entrepreneurship program. 203 H The MSU Vagina Monologues break down the stigma of being a woman ■pom the early years of elementa^school to the golden days spentln senior centers, the human body was something that was always joked about — often its “private parts.” Discussing them was a taboo and when thlyfpere seriously brought into the conversation, many often had to stifle a giggle. Truthfully, this vfas due to the discomfort of talking about something so incredibly pœonal. Women felt especially shameful about this, holding qn to thra belielthat vaginas were supposed Eg be ‘hush-hush.’ Realizing the absurdity of this, pla^Jflight Eve Ensler wrote The Vagina Monologues, a play dealing wjjh the fewiale Ikperience of having a vagin^ Gaining momentum, it was paformed by theater companies across the country, including a group of comen here at MSU. In the Residential ColligB in the Arts® nd Humanities TheaterSn Snyder Hall, the play features a cast of diverse l/omen from all backgrounds ifvho had one thing In common —they^wanted to tear away the stigma behind talking abouwthe female genitalia*®id the vaj§/ing experiences that accompany having one. Though education regarding the human bodypnd sexual health was taught in schools,, many felt like it *;s nofeenough. Allyssa Haras, junior .stuc o ,;rt majoH felt The .Vagina Monologues put 'era: ease when discuss'", g a topic that was stereotypical|y risqué. “It opjtns the conversation ... parsonaB/^peaking, growing up and taking sex educaWfen class of health 204 CONTENT: AUTUMN MILLER PHOTO: KAITLIN GRANT DESIGN: LILY RISING classed they don't really talk about It I ¡key’s norml, fnd itjust opens the conversation:» ef®oneisaid flams. Cast members dressed in red and black to signify seriousness, humor and the female ^experience. Thfl Basgread from notecards and shared stories of'ybller Bomen’s vaginas through Humor and animation. The shared narratives included one womanivho attended a ■Vaginapvbrkshop and an®thlr i/ho took baclHie power of wearing a short skirt. Shannon Moore, a senior music education majorand producerofTheVagina Slonologues, appreciated how the play gave women a laugh. “The show as a whole just really brings women together by sharing these stories of all these other women and making them feel less alone and more connected.” "It provides ki|d of a morp humorousand lighthearted outlet that Idas been done in the past, because it’s throigh a play, it’s through theater, it’s through a whole ivebt experience,in a morelghtheartea setting than let’s just sit down and talk,”’ said Moore. “It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s everything.” ^^yth all of the show’s proceeds going toward EVE — Ending ViolentHicounters — attendees of the show could ffeel good while doing good. The show also featured a spotlight piece on previouslyEcarcerated and detained women, with a focus on Cyntoia Brown, a 30-year-old bla(^womanf>w|o was sentenced to first- degree murder after an act of self-defense at tie age of 16. Wtt|e many wojinen have not personally experf|beed this, there was a sense of empathy and sympathy‘»at came along witlyhearing their stories. Pierce Wiselogle, directol of The Vagina Monologues, felt the show brought on a sense of partnership. “The show as a Whole just really brings women! together by sharing these stories ofalthese other women and making them feel less alone andlnore connected," said Wiselogle. Running for around aim hour and thirty: minutes, the entire experif nce|||as one that brought on a 'sensfl of inclusivity and acceptance. Being a trani-inlusive production as. well,1: opened thfjdoor toill v»o wanted toinvolved. Whether one klewthewoman sitting next to them olnot, she knew their stones. were more related than she thought - -- all through the power of the vagina. TOP LEFT: Vivian Thompson gives, a powerful! performance^ The Vagihiv Monologues Mas be|n theater! companies around performed by various Bfhe cowitry. BOTTOM LEFT: Beckylpoggins shares a solemn monologue. Tlfe Vagiga Monologues was a playllAaich dfplored se>f§al Jperiences and body image through thejjjeyes of women from various backgrounds. BOTTOM RIGHT: The womBa in The Vagina ilon«gues receiybjapplauseland celebrate at? their final perforSiance. WomenBrom MiSU and Lansing Community College joined together to put on the performance. á'éFJFjEm M had never been directly exposed to Chinese arts. One student staiijed as a beg Miner and quickly rqpig to join the ranks of the advanced class — finding within herself a piece of home. “I’m a beginner; I have never daimced before,” said Alrae Yin, freshman mijoring inTcomput« science. “I’m in ■aekwondo Club and Bo>sng Club, but I was fejjing like l^eded to bi more like a girl. I was dling martial alls for wore than five years so t!at had a big ¡nfluenaaop! ¡me. I fell in love with Cwnese curaure when I caBe to the United States. This was my dream whea I was young so this gives me a chance to daBe.” When Shuang Li orBjIy’, the club’s creator, first came to MSU she joined two dance clubs, Orchesis and MSU Dance Club, which primarily centered around contemporary dances. During freestyle moments, ay would use her folk dance moves wh-icl# ¡aspired interest from her friends. The reaction to her style gave her the idea to start teacSng classes and give others tie opportunffiy to experience what it’s lile where she came from. "Foba lot of American students, that have never seen Chinese folk dance, the style amazes them,” said Li, junior majorimg in communication. “Since then, I thought ‘Oh, no one knows oh® and this is a precious thing that I ¡have’. So, even though! I’m not a very good dancer, I reflly wanted to share this kind of thing with everybody. For some it's the! childhood memory, for others'” they never had the chance. When I thin'K about it, I feel wore motivated to make it better because people need it”. “I fell in love with Chinese culture when I came to the United States. This was my dream when I was young so this gives me a chance to dance.” HGrace afc beauty. Culture and heritage. Everymove was precious! Every motion accented. Symmetry and elegance. Introspective but magnificent. It was hard notto get lost w the brilliance when watering such astounding perfection. The da nog was not just mesmerizingH ib-fias transforming. SomethmngKhat was felt and comaetely unspoken. These were dancu% who did not claim to be excelPnt, and yet they never missed a blit. LEFT: Shuang Li pushes herself into tha ajM,while teaching. The Muían Dance Club »as foundld in T September and offer!education Ifi traditfgw ethnic dances. RIGHT: Yan Zhou warms up ||/hile learning ■ about the, Yi dance style. Dancers stretched and Beamed about tBh ¡story of traditional Chinese dance Ifetyles at the beginning of each class. A Spartan Touch Lighting Up the Night My Goodness, MyGuiness Honors College Going Through Changes In the Same Boat Inside and Under MSU One Million Subscribers Teeing Off Into the Wild College of Natural Science Blossom of Botanical Beauty Journey to Greatness Dark Side of the Moon Remarkable Partnership Food for Thought Owning Their Impact On the Way Up Lyman Briggs College MSU’s Very Own “Big Bird” A Bittersweet Spring Becoming an Asset Timosha Krivtsov Farm to Yoga Studio Breaking Records Hitting the Streets James Madison College Reaping in the Rewards Young but Fierce “L” is For the Way You Look At Me... This is Your Story, How Do We Tell It? A Spartan Touch Spartans sacrifice their breaks to help others As spring break approached]studints scrambled to find last-minute/: deals on airfare; to their favorite Eunn^]destinations. TheyKjbre excited for the chance to relax fo]a wee/k and nf|harge their batteries after enduring months of the Michigan cold. A sele§| group of students, on the other hand, dedicated their lweek off to helping distant communities through a prog ra mica I led Alternative Spartan Breaks. ¿|||bunded in 1991, Alternative Spaltan Breaks was a program that connected students to a range of community service opportunities across/the country,";All programs occurred during breaks in the MSU’s academic schedule. Julia Tu, a senior biochemistry and mopculS biology major^H the president of Alternative Spartan Breaks and viewed the program as instrumental to her college experience. “I had no clu^Bhat was going to happen during my first trip, but m] group and I bonded over the social issues at hand and it turned out to be a great experience,” Tu said. ‘‘You takJa leap of faith whHl you sigrf up for these trips, and the leadership does their best to avdid any hiccups along the 'pay. Yipu really lean on the people around you for support, and I think that’s why there is so much bonding and magic.” To the studentsSho ¡¡/ere ne'Mto the program, Ihey looked forward to the opportunitl to help a distant community. Although they did not ]now_ where they were going|the students were excited to startKheir service adventure. Ha]ison Plummer, a junior Lyman Briggs student, packed his bags in anticipation of his trip. “I had no clue what was going to happen during my first trip, but my group and I bonded over the social issues at hand and it turned out to be a great experience.” ‘‘I take these trips as an amazing way to educate myself on a problem that I would normally not spend a great deal of time on,” Plummer said. ‘‘Being a science major, the d||pth of my understanding of many social feues is limited. Joining ASB allcp/ed me, on a deep personal level, to betterf|ompr^fend problems BecausJ of the: relationships I was able to build With members in the community 1 was fighting the social .issue with." After the students returned, they delved into tlffeir studies witShe same recharged attitude of the students |vho went to popular spring break destinations. Amlfida Neumann, a sophomore business major acted as the ate leader for heplervice trip to Costa Rica. “We picked coffee alongside Nicariguanawpo come to Costa Rica to escape their poverty there,” Neumann paid. “Itlwas trffly a life changing experience becauM these people, and the country, are both so beautiful and they are-just, so happy with what they have. I am still feeling exhausted, sunburnt but most of all grateful and ■would do it all over agaSH While thcarest of the 2019 school year loo mid ahead, thp-StuderMs inyolKd in the Alternative Spartan Breaks program rluSembered their time in^Sierever their trip had taken them. One particular mem.Jf'abStripBk/as a jourifey south. One thit took its participantsWoutsi® of their pgular routine. GixAglhem the opportunity to personally participate in an entirely different world. BOTTOM LEFT AND TOP: Site leader Amanda Neumann poSfor photos during thejlr Alternative Spartap Biieak trip. Niumann and othj|r MSU fiudei* traveler to Costa Rica for a wrvioe trip. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jada Flowers with young people Of Atlixco. ^StWen'S/isi^^communitiiMand learned about the latinlculture. “My favorite part was interacting with!!tie kids becausl they weri so happy and thankful we came,” said Jada Flowers, junior creative advertising major. "They really showed their appreciation in their reaction to us being there. My biggest takeaway was learning thaw the:concept of volunteering is not really a thing there bfftause everyone || struggling so no one is thinking to reaci back. Helping out showedrahem that people were actually thinking about them.” ■The general coftensus of everyone interviewed 'yylen asked the question, “What would you say to students thinking of going abroad?” was alesoundrhg "GO!” Following the wise words of these women,is a subject near and dear to the heart of what it rpeans to be a Spartan — and that is giving back. Thanks to their desire to explore, experience and engage, colpled with the generositiof partnering organizations like the Office of Cuiural and Academic Transitions, it poked Ice MSU Alternative Spartan:Breaks did just that. TOP LEFT: Mountain range in Costa Rica. BOTTOM LEFT: Students on the Alternative Spartan Break tri to Atllxco. The students gave their time at nosting agencies arolnd the southern part of the stati of Puebla. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dada Flowers takes a photo with a girl in Atlixco. Four students spent nine days traveling to different sits in Mexico. It's hot. Really pot. The weather app for Atllxco reads 90 degrees, but the humidity makes it feel like It Is over 100. Finding calories is not a problem, but the eating situation Is definlteHnot the McDonald’s drlve-iriBeing 2,370 miles from home, in a completely different climate and culture, each new day feels like a detachment from reality and yet, the experiences felt here could never get more real. “I saw the real Mexico for a week, instead of the tourist- filled resorts. I saw the dally lives of the people that live there instead of the beach.” Interculturai Engagement In Mexico was a part of the MSU Alternative Spartan Break program and offered by the Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions. For the Spring of 2019, the destination was Atllxco, in the [ western part of the state of Puebla in the southern naif of Mexico. Four student groups from MSU traveled to different sites ¡1 Mexico to give their time and energy,y while also learning about Latinx culture. “I was interested because I always wanted to study abroad, but I also Wanted my trip .to be meaningful ilstead of the typical party scene college students tend to stick to,” said Amber Chambers, junior creative advertising major. “Our service to these communities definitely marked It with the “Spartan touch!because it was more than the labor we offered, but how much our presence and genuine relationships we built, meant to these people who were so grateful with so little.” A total of nine days, given travel, the weekdayswvere mostly spent at the hosting agencies. One such agency . was a community for young boys whose families had abandoned them and were taken in to give tlem an intimate group-pome setting. Though the Puebla area was notm|e standard tourist location equipped with a tropical beach and resort, it provided access to people rich In cultural heritage. “In Mexico, my site specifically worked with disabled adults and we painted windows, gates, planted flowers and jus help to bring the site backlo life,” said Courtney Dent, sophomore in kinesiology. “It allowed me to branch out and meet people I would’ve never met just being here at State, ffltried so many real foods, I saw the real Mexico for a week, instead of the toufistfflilledlresorts. I saw the daily lives of the people that live there instead of the beach." Another aspect of the study abroad program was the raising of money before departure through donations and fundraisers at MSU. The^ioney was used to buy food contaHers, cleaning supplies, gifts and clothes for the sites. One of the days was spent thlfovAg a party in K/hich peals and smidents alike shared in the celebration of cross-cultural awareness. 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" .. , -: J •' ■ il -- - i ■ ? il S !¡Wplll»M^Bl»f»l ». ■■: - * .pi Jj is* *|U V.,. .«.a*?. m I , I S * *• I JHHHp* * i i I * I ■ 11 W~*1* ^ ■ %' '*-'** ÄÄI^K^tfÄSlftll ¡S®tl Üil "- >v. ^ ? ~%s J * K ; "-i wmrná- , ' ¡§¡ >^f 11 ï j ¡¡1 11 *->* «■1 ■*v 11 i S S| - j - su *•$ s , ■ ^ -, - teüÄ Hn25, 2019, the Honors College opened its doors to incoming students in what it dubbed, “Warm Welcome.” Cn the first floor of thi Honors College, prospective students met with academic advisors who were eager to assist students and start therl on their journey: The advisors sat dow® with each student and carefully laid out a plan for success in the student’s university career. Bess German, an Honors College dean, took time to welcome studentstand help plan thijr futile: “The Warm Welcome is a time to operlour building to the students," German said. “Unlike the other residential colleges, we don’t yiave a physical presence in the neighborhoodsjfend our students don’t alltake the same classes so it’s really importaiy: that we go out of ougglay to open our doors to make sure everyone feels welcome." On mi<3 second floor, Students were greeted by ddi@:niof current and former Honors Coftge students who had produced tri-fold displays about what life in the Honors College «ould be likeHThe displays 'litre laid out along with table! of warm food for thy students. Jackie ypyrmann, graduate student affSirj administration major, had expertly planned the eveSt and ensured the day proceeded flawless» “This is an event weyry to do everfiyear to vufeome th|| incoBng Honors College students! Heymann said. “We afiBto expose them to different resources and ceRbrate their entrance to the colleg|jbe«aule it is a big honor to be invitedEto thaHonormCollege." Th®tudjnts|A/andered around, excited to famliarize themselves with tnShistoriy building. For many first-year students, the experience Was a little overwhelming, but the facultymelped expunge any anxiety. Kamryn JenkinB freshman neuifbscpncB major, was admitted to the 'Honors College after her first semester at MSU and was curious to seMfthe building that would be centra to her academic career. “I decided to come here because this is my Irst sem#ter at the tjfonors college.and I wanted to make use of all the resources that I can,”Rnkins said. mHonors College is a program that I think will help me fulfill what I want to doy/ith my career. I’yvant to go medical school so I’m hoping that the Honors College will help me get a leg up.” Unlike the other residential colleges, we don’t have a physical presence in the neighborhoods and our students don’t all take the same classes so it’s really important that we go out of our way to open our doors to make sure everyone feels welcome.” When the Warm Welcome lame :to an end, the freshmen exited the HonorsiCcllege with a clear sense of what to expect for their future. With the help of academic advisors and friendly alumni of the Honors College, th#4 perspective students felt at home|at MS Utmost distinguished institution. TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT: Emma Smith and Aley Royjfctand in thS green space in MSU’s North Campus! Smith and Roy are both freshman students in MSU’s Honors College. ¡¡¡¡¡I ■liii H n WP"" Rh»; m ■P*1 SIMPLY WILLIAM G Marco lacoboüiE V H6-JÌC*- i'f W+ Oegmeet | Ä|wi" mm ^RÄIN RIGHT STUFF PS SIlNK 1. N * » FAST „stow 1 make it stick AK i (Siliif 11 mif t- 9 ì f§ SP it j ■Ü JffSl I ■ I m i THE AMERICAN POLITICAL ECONOMY Media Management CONTENT: RYAN HOPPENWORTH PHOTO: EMiIeE NAZARETH DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER Going 111 rough Changes Spartans search for their interests As the high scjool seniojfirst sees their acceptance letter to MSU, a flurry of emotions washes over them. A major element of that excitement is frnding out what fielcll of study they want-to participate in. Their calling could fall within the world-renowned engjieering program, or they might have an eye for a liberal arts, degree. One thing that is certain is that this decision could impact the student for the rest of their life. While ims love atfirst sight for some, others spend their university careelbouncing between different fields, attempting to find the much sought after Goldilocks major. When considering switching majors, a common grievance is that doing so will add an exorbitant amount of time to one’s g rad uatioijdate. Academic advisors IY|re instrumental in determining how a major change would affect a student. Andrew Murray, an academic advisor for the College of Arts and Letters, helped students determine if a changing major was right for them. “It’ll always suck thinking about all of the time and credits I wasted on political science classes, but it was worth it to find something that I’m actually truly passionate about. ’’ Bit’s essgltial to talk about the Range anlihowjt impacts both thl immediate and long term fuR®," Murray said. "Depending on howfaja student is into their academic ca^fcr, a majojchange can be a majoffsetback. FamMs and friends play a part intlhe proiessasBell, as parents nEhtMicouragllstudents to pu||ue a major they aren't as excited aboujbut appears more financially viable. As students figiBe out thB don’t liBthSbSurseJ, they change ballllo sometljng thslffeel they loJ|b.” Whle most itudents jhangei'tljeir field of study at least once during their time at college, some have made dramatic changes in what they studied. Whether playing it safe olnoj the thought of changing majors: elicited anxiety about a host of potential issues. Kalli Schabbel, a senior psychology major,«changed hRifield of study a tilts I of eighbtimes. Bl’ve been in business, interdisciplinary sojial science, political scienle, political science pre-lawlhumanities pre-law; psychology;'with an education ^»or! human capital and society and then back tolpsychology j/ith a minor i! leadership of organizations,” ScRabbel said. “The ■ only time I was in daffvger of not graduating in flur years ivas Vj/hen I sWiSed to human capital and socilly major, but that only lastea lesithan a semester.” Although Schabbel bounced from major to major, she eventually, found her ideal field of study. Sheivent through dramatic shifts, but wit ' the assistance of her academic advisor, neverivent off the graduation track. Bit'll a I ways su-efflthinking about all of the time and credits I jwasted on political scienB classes, but it was R/ortr it to find someth'ng that I’m actual! truiy passionate aboutlschabbel said. “I ended up discovering indlstrial/brganizational psychology -afield I never.even kniv jxisted — just#om being part of the psychology program. I’m graduating in four years com! May, havl a full-timeiob after graduation in my filld and planning to get an MA in I/O psychojogyiyith jjri MBA, so everything rworked out." As fcollegReniors walk across the stage to aciept their-dipIcKal they1 often reflect about the! col ossa changesfthey unde!vent during th^m/ears St MSU. For students such al Kalli Schabiel, they found that ®ange B|s inst-rumerB in shaping them as individuals. As th^; start their careers in the field they ¡¡pent years try jig to pin dl|Ah;.they ca§f be confident that, thffligh trial anJ| 4'i'o^t-fe^imade th#:right decision. LEFT: After changing her majjr eight timegSeplor Kali ' Schablael, graduates; with her degree in P§|chology. SchabbeKpre\|bus majors helped hd|»id her true path whilestill graduating ^ithin four®ars. 223 Kípíf Women’s rowing shows an aptness for teamwork He stood bp steadfast, and looked into the gleaming e§/es of the eight unwaveringBf|omen sitting in their slender racing shell, and could not help but shine a hopeful smile. Thair water vehicle sat motionless on the starting Iinil dock before the race. Each of® he rowers silently training their breath-, carefully synchronizing to unified animation. At the sound of an distant monotone signal! their paddles instinctively swept backward propelling the boats in a hurried frenzy for first. Matt Weise, head coach of 22 years of the Michigan State lowing program, had a hand in shaping the ivomen’s rowing team’s Bitire varsity existence. With an astounding 89 rowers at the beginning of the spring season, Weise admitted thlldifficulty of instilling accountability and melding the different rdfveSBinto muliple cohesive bpa^M “In the book Boys in the Boat, they compare it to playing two basketball games if you put it into 6 minutes and it definitely feels like that...’’ “Everygyear is a frmh start,” said Wei^WThe team p always different from the previous year.'So, you aro constantlytryingtopl ayw i t h t h ose dy n a m i cs to t ry to g et them to perform consist®ntl|§ It’s always a fin p'rocJB and wha: keeps me engaged year aftlryear." Unbeknownst to the casual spectator, rowing was a considerably strenuous sport. The race distance of 2,000 meters was long enough to reqiMre a higlffl capacity for endurance, but short enough, liormally 5.5 to 7.5 minutes, to feel like an all-out sprint. This meant that the Women rowers had to have some of the highest power outputs of athletes in any sport at MSU. “It’s 6 or 7 minutes of just 'Go',” said Cassie Kingma, sophomore in atlletic training and kinesiology, m the book Boys in the Boat, they compare it to playing two basketball games if you put i: Into 6 minutes aBlit definitely feels like that. Something we talk about isibe in more pain than the other boat’ because if you are in more pain you are probably go»g to beat them.” With sweat beading down their angelic faces, they gracefuly dipped their paddles with power ||nto the »per propelling thlir watirclaft forward with fervor. Each stroke fluidly repeated alongside1'the other oars. Persistence emanated from theirl/essel as they dutifully came upon: the craft in front of them. Pushing each other to dig harder. The! madl it look simple. Carping thBfstrain of their fellow roywirs With every svjfffeep of thlr oars. It tool a typel of silelt communication to align their goals with tlneffl performance. An implicit need to both ref! and divide with their g^fcn and white matis. A realization that in whatever situation, each of tffidm had a direct effect on thefresult. A realization thaaeach of thempva^n the same boat. RIGHT: Member^of the fomen's rowing tlam work together to beat the : opponent. Each boat fought han® against ¡¡¡full field to place sixth at the Big ten Championships in Wisconsin. If —we* Inside and Under MSI MSU’s historic buildings and landmarks from the people who dig them up Strolling along the Red Cedar River, students and Visitors smile In amazement. The leaves are changing color from deep, emerald green toBne familiar shades of fall. Not long after, the vibrant leaves will fall and the snpfSpvill Gome, but the beauty of MSU will not fade. Numerous impressive buildings sta^d tall, gazing down at the beauty of campus below. Unbeknownst to most , passers-by, there were landmarks and buildings that remained hidden under the campus’ well-travelled trails. These historic spots were Seated across MSU, but the curious had to meet the right people to uncover their pasts. team discovered Lynne Goldstein was an MSU anthropology professor and archaeologist. For MSU's sesquicentennlal celebration in 2005, Goldstein arranged a workshop for students to excavate MSU’s first dormitory, Saint’s Rest. The building was built in 1856 and burned down in 1870 over winter break. During the workshop, the foundation walls, archaeological a sand floor and cobblestone floor basement. They uncovered original stoves that heated the dorm, barrels and buckets of building materials used to maintain the dorm acid dozens of historic artifacts like ceramics, bottles and more. After the success of the workshop, Goldstein founded the Campus Archaeology Program at MSU. The program, developed outreach on campus and trained undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology techniques. "I thinkthat people don’t realize that Michigan State's campus doesn’t look that same now as it did back then,” said Goldsteihsjfihere is a lot of history to be learned, and fvhen we go out and find new artifacts on campus, we’re finding tittle bits of history that each have a i^iique story” “Keeping historic areas safe on campus is a symbolic way of saying that this is Michigan State’s history, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.’ The Campus Archaeology Program at MSU was the first on-campus program of its kind, and every subsequent campus program was modeled after®. The program focused on teaching students archaeological TOP: Mason Ha 230 CONTENT: HELEN KORNEFFEL PHOTO: PHOTO STAFF aId MSU ARCHIVES DESIGN: ALEX RENNINGER I TOP: The International Center in 1966. I TOP: Weis Hall In 1895. TOP: Thelntemational Center in 2019 TOP: We s Hall in 2019 231 I TOPjfhe Red Cedar River in 1971. TOP: Landon Hall in 1949. TOP: Landon Hall in 2019. | TOP: Students in a food service line in 1945. techniques and research, as wfili as protecting and mitigating archaeologicaliresources ora MSU’s campus, both above and below campus grounds. “Knowing the history of MSU really gives us perspeciffle for our :ves on campus today,” said Autumn E’ainter, an MSU archaeology dptoral student and cawpus archaeclogist. “Larger historical events have Impacted MSU over timl The peop ewho have lived here, asK/ell as the campus Iself, give stucjjnts and thlgreater publiia tangible, close to home example of 'hiapyents and everyday processes in the past affect our li .es today® Iwany aspects5 of MSU’s campus have changed over tirhm including landmalk locations.’end <®rap plans ofmampus, but one place 'will always remain — the Sacred space. The sacred space Is a large gteai ;|pace I^Bted in North neighborhoodljust north from thg Hannah Administration building. Ossian Cole Simonds, a landscape gardSnS:r, recommended green spaces Hriilarto thefiacredlpace in order to&onnect beauty on |qampus|and shern/ the politive influence that un¡v^sitS gro»dican hi® on thl lives of students. Helstated Ehat campuses mist ha'Hsome portion flat is beautiful and not disrupted by other buildings In order to help fostela positiH environment fif all -who I is work and visit the grounds. “Thl green space is a R/ay for us to keep Michigan Stlltrue to the moots of the original campus," said WhimSl Miller, an MSU Arehiybs professional. “Keeping historic areas safe on cam pub is a symbolic way of saying that this is Michigan State’s historl and ims not goilg anwhere anytime soon.” SprSling across 5,200 acres*: angthe banks of the Red Sedar Rit/er, MSU shines as a beautiful connection of palt and preslnt. The ffl|l§Ktudints at MSU in 1855 sat in the slme seats and buildingsplhat students sat in as of 2018. While some aspects of campus hame changed, the history of theluni\MrsityLremains.ffiH/ing orgarmationsj like thvicampus Archaeology Program shopl that the histof|y:Spart^|s are Creating today will be remembered for Soars to come by future SpartansT When walking along thejf/inding roads and giving up at the prejtigibus buildings, th:^ history of the lOSl^ear old campus iJ glw^^there for p^plato discover — all tffey had to do was dig a little deeper. One million Subscribers Junior marketing major monetizes popular YouTube channel Dramatic music fills the air. The words “It Is Time” flash on the screen.Erie challenge commences. With one million coins to spend and a playbook given to him from his opponent, the popular YouTuber MMG takes on his rival in Madden Mobile in ‘the match of the century.' After a nailbiter of a game, he comes out victorious. Matt Meagher was a junior marketing major and president of Psi Upsilon fraternity. In person, he wasjust a regular college student, but online he was MMG, Madden Mobile Gods: one of the most popular local YouTube stars with over one million subscribers to his channel. It all started when he was in high school and played the game Madden Mobile so often that he began to sell coins — the ingame currency earned by playing — to people for actual money and gift cards. One day, someone suggested he make a YouTube video about how to get coins and so MMG was launched. Eventually, he got so popular that YouTube monetized his videos, and his earnings from them surpassed the amount he was making selling coins. “I have the opportunity to positively affect hundreds of thousands of lives, and that’s pretty incredible.” y“l first started just for fun; I always had a very immature sense of humor, so I think that resonated well with the younger audiences on YouTube,” Meagher said. "The popularity came from consistent, quality content." Reaching over one million subscribers was years in the making for Meagher. His boisterous, energetic personality sold itself and garnered attention. He got fans to subscribe to his videos because he was funny and relatable, not because he was the best at Madden Mobile or Madden 19. Most of his latest content consisted oihim playing Madden for his fans, but with a twist. Sometimes he would spin a wheel to see what players he had to use in a game, and other times he would draft all short players. One of his most popular videos was him being challenged to a game of Madden by another Youtube star, YoBoy PIZZA. “The difference is me. I think thawmy fans click on my videos to watch me, not what game I am playing," Meagher said, fflwill do it until it's no longer something that makes me happy. The passion is what makes my videos good.” Not only did Meagher make gameplay videos, but his channel was also filled with content such as videos reading comments from fans, opening fan mail, party vlogs and travelmg. With each video lasting anywhere from 10-15 minutes, he racked up views, which were consistently over 200,000 per video. “I love making videos with my family, those are thej best,” Meagher said. “My favorite thing is having fans. I have the opportunity to positively affect hundreds of thousands of lives, and that’s pretty incredible." For the next th ree to fou r yea rs, Meag her believed that MMG would be alive and well. Because his channel was? a place where he could be completely himselihe coild continue to share his sense of humor, lively personality and life with his fans. RIGHT: YouTuber Matt Meagher stands outside his Phi Upsilon fraternity house, lip a mere couple of years, Meagher has gamed over 1 million subscribers on his. YouTube channel MMG. NDON mÊmmmmaa w I - - r . . ¡ ¿ u H 11 WKMÊasm mm CONTENT: RYAN HOPPENWORTH PHOTO: MSU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN: LILY RISING Teeing ( )(f Spartan men’s golf helps freshmen thrive When a student athlete made the transition from high school to university play, thpy often were faced with various difficulties. For Spartan men’s golf players in particilar, these issues caused anxiety amolgst the few underclassmen on the team. Practices were held miles from campus, the team would travel across the country for toimnaments and practices occurred daily. Because of these factors, underclassmen had to rely on the dedicated coacKg staff and the slew of veteran golfers [for direction. During the 2019 season, the men’s golf team went through a number of ups and downs. Although the season started with a personal tragedy that struck one of the star players, the team was able to come together to win. Casey Lubahn, the team’s head coach, attributed the team’s success to the impressive clutch performances late imthe season. In his dedication speech at the end of the season, lubahn singled out the impressive record of the team’s underclassmen. “I think the adjustment is getting bigger every year for freshmen, but they're doing a great job,” Lubahn said. “With the mix of seniors and talented freshmen it’s aig impressive group tE seasorn “We’re just going to keep plugging along because our goals don’t change — get in the NCAA tournament, aid do an outstanding job in rahe classroom/and the commurlty. We always need to ensure that the schedule allows these kids tofbe successful in all areas of their lives.” For the two freshmen on the team, playing college golf had been a significant ’'adjustiraient from high school play. Parker Jamieson, freshmen business major, began his career atMSU inlthe fall and had become an integral part of the men’s team by the time tournament play came aroJfid in April. Throughout this transition, Jamieson was determined to work hard and learn from his more experienced teammates. “Therels a different level of responsibility in college golf than highfcchool," Jamison said. “I have to be more aSA/are of wherlthings ai(e! because there are higher expectalons of me. Also, I am playing g/ith a group of great golfers who challenge me a lot more to be my best. I have realized that I have to wcrk slot harder to get in the lineup and play a significant role on the team.” MSpbughout tgir- season, JaBson and other underclassmen on thi team contributed'highly to the team’s victories in tournament play. For them, they saw tie older players as more them team mates and ¡looked to them to guide limlhrough his first season at MSU. They found their inspiration. the “The upperclassmen on team keep me accountable for my work on thè couRe and ih The weight room,’* Jamieson said: “They know how to have a good time and make me laugh while being focused and determined when they heed to be. I hope to be a significant contributor to the team and be a consistent palt of the lineup. I Mso want to continui my success in tffle classroom and be an Academic All-American.” “Also, I am playing with a group of great golfers who challenge me a lot more to be my best. I have realized that I have to work a lot harder to get in the lineup and play a significant role on the team” At the end of the 2019 season, the Splttan men’s golf team held a ceremony to honor the achieve me.imt.s eaBied by players throughout thj Season. From broken records to the team’s yiigh grade point average, every positive aspect of the season® was being cepbrated. For the coacling staff, tlSey made sure to take a moment of recognition for thelfreshmeiflsuch as Parker Jamieson who had made a significant impact onlthe team’s sujtcess. As the team gained an additwnal two freshmen for tlw'2020 season, Jamieson planned to join his fellow teammates in wllcoming them a;nd treating them with the sanie guidance life had received orfjBs firffjt day. ■ LEFT: Sophomore Jamëj Piot continues to be a top player in fhè' Big Ten. Piot earned First Teaift All-Big Ten Accolades. 239 Into the Wild A Spartan exploration of nature As the hikers sat around the fire attempting mo defy the chill of northern Michigan, they recounted the adventures of the day. Deer eyed them skeptically, merely feet from the trail, Whlie majestic eagles danced overhead. This trip had brought them closer to nature and closer to one another. They did not know, what the next day would hold for them on the Manistee River Trail, but the members of the MSU Outdoors Club,were determined to make It historic. This adventure was just one of many that the club had planned, all of them with the purpose of exploring and preserving the nature found In Michigan and beyond. The MSU Outdoors Club met every Monday in a classroom on the second floor of IM West to, discuss future trips, plan parties and listen to guest speakers relay memories of their outdoor adventures. Dan Durbin, senior fisheries and wildlife major and president of the MSU Outdoors Club, planned trips and led discussions during meetings. Durbin had been In the club since his freshman yearaand owed his love of the outdoors to his participation in the club. “We are very accepting of students from whatever background, major or experience level so everyone feels very welcome," Durbin said. “We get people from all walks of life and all beliefs coming together under one roof for the collective purpose of going outside and having a good time." Since its inception in 2013, the MSU Outdoors Club grew in membership and was able to plan increasingly ambitious trips. From paddling up the Missouri [River to climbing up the side of a sheet of ice, the MSU Outdoors Club was a|yays searching for its next adventure. Owen Telesco, sophomore business major, was a regular at the meetings and had participated in events such as a 160- mile paddling race: Campus to Coast. "This year I was really able to build on my love of nature in a really recreational way," Telesco said. “The MSU Outdoors Club is great because they have this fully stocked gear room and you have access to top of the line gear for all these experiences. [They have tents, hiking backpacks, sleeping bags, hiking boots and climbing gear. You name it, they have it." Although the members of the MSU Outdoors Club were already crowding the large classroom, even more members joined each meeting. Matt Hurst, a junior transfer student and environmental studies and sustainability major, braved the January chill to attend his first MSU Outdoor Club meeting. Hurst was a dedicated outdoorsman and wanted to find a group of like-minded individuals on MSU’s campus. “The MSU Outdoors Club is great because they have this fully stocked gear room and you have access to top of the line gear for all these experiences. They have tents, hiking backpacks, sleeping bags, hiking boots and climbing gear. You name it, they have it.” "This is my second semester at MSU and I wanted to socialize more and become more involved in campis life," Hurst said. “I've always been interested in th^outdoors' and I wanted to continue that interest into college. I’m most; looking forward to theimupcoming trips including a Whitewater rafting trip to West Virginia and an ice climbing trip in Canada." When the meeting came to a 5ose, students rushed to the front to sign up for a rustic camping trip to Wilderness State Park. The park was a sprawling area of forests in northern Michigan and was notoriously cold during the winter months. The trip would surely test the Spartans’ camping and backpacking abilities, but the MSU Outdoors Club was prepared to take on the challenge. With adequate gear and adventurous spirits, MSU Outdoors Club members would contmue exploring uncommon spots across North America. RIGHT: Hiking boots and other camping .equipment sit on the shelves ready for use. The MSU Outdoors Clfflb was stocked and ready to go on t®eir next adventure. gp ... College of Natural Science Zoology major Marty Schmidt gets real-life experience working in zoos From peting fluffy therapy1 dogs in the library to strolling through!! he zoo on a warm day to gaze at giraffes and pandas; animals play an integral part in many MSU students' lives. Howlver, few Spartans could claim that they studied animals as part of their curriculum. Marty Schmidt, a junior zoology major, with a focus in zoo and aquarium! sciences, spent his days identifying mammal skulls and familiarizing himself with animal behaviors. His passion for animals was something he had since he was young. “[My family] visited Ine local zoos as much as possible, and every time my family and|l took a •vacation to a different city,we gpadesu re one of our stopsfwas that city's zoo,” said Schmidt, ii also really, cved to read books about animals, and TV programs like National GeographiJjand personalities like Steve Irwin got me hooked.” For Schmidt, studying animalg in a Classroom setting left him wanting moreland spurred him to become immersed in thaupblose and personaFworld of ¡animals. Going into hi! junior year of high school, hffl found the-Maryland Zoo's summer teen program. After participating in the program and shoeing true passion, Ibhmidtpvas;offered a unior ||okeeper position,§vhich he h®d for two yea1':.. “Myjresponsibilitii s were a bit limited since I was a high school volunteer. The main part of my job was cleaning up after the animals ... I also prepared diets, create’:; toys for the aninfes, and hllped educate visitors at the¡¡oo," said Schmidt. “One of my favorite things I got to be a part of was helping to raise penguin chicks ... as a college intern, I got to do some things that! couldn’t in high schools, like leading behind-theerscflnes tours [and] going on educational trips.” With ample gphooling and Internship expdiience; under his belt, Schmidt accepted an internship at the Cincinnati Zoo during summer 2019. Betg/een lectures and lab classes that dealt with all kijnds of animals, he felt ready to take on a zoo with a pristine reputation. “I didn’t need this internship to graduate college, but it will make me a much more valuable candidate w full­ time positions once I graduatejcollege and start looking forjobs^a crazy competitive field,” said Schmidt. “Plus, I think it's;going to be super fun^B “I also really loved to read books about animals, and TV programs like National Geographic and personalities like Steve Irwin got me hooked." Working in a ¡loo allowed Schmidt to apply‘toe knowledge he had learned in the classroom- at MSU. Seeing ju§t how much valuefflzoos held for humans, both in personal enjoyment and furthering the cause of animal pr®ervation, hea/anted to be a part of ensuring! that animal welfare jpntinued toppme first, and he was well on his|A/a|§to doing it. RIGHT: Marty Schmidt is a zoology major studyng zoo and aquarlUm science!?. Schmidt sp||nt his da|| vpluntbeTIng at th® local Pewter Park ZooHaminincJ animal behaviors. Blossom of Botanical Beauty Mixing horticulture and architecture in the name of fashion Twenty-two anxious designers and 22 models in eccentric outfits lined the back of the Horticulture Gardens greenhouse between popping green plants. Flitting around like the bees in the garde®, the designers put together finishing touches to the year’s Apparel and Textile Design Pop-up Fashion Shorn The show’s first- |||er m-$s.hup a mix bet\|||en architecture and horticulture, and the designers were ready to show; off their creative interpretations of each element they were assigned. In hlr first, ever fashion show, Nina Iverson, an apparel and textile design sophomore, was first to seOd her desigrldown the runway to begin the show. She had spent hourslpreating her dressISwhich featureaSlowers and tiny lights, overwinter break. With hopes to someday design women’s clothing, the critiques that she received, alongldth the exposure and experience from the show- helped move hef|a step toward reaching ler goal.' ' T was given a plant and a building, and mine was the tllip and a skyscraper in London called the Spire," Iverson said. “Tlfat building was based off of an orchid, solreall just wanted to focus on the floral aspect of tab designs and I really wanted to make it very whimsical and fairy­ like because that’s whatralowers remind me of." Chantel Booker, Ifenior appareaand textile design major, was one of lead directors for the show while also designing a piece of her own. Her unique design took up to 60 hours fwol;, frcgmthe concept development phaselto sketching and finallyyheR>nstruction phase. The designers were encouraged to research both? t§jje architectural element and botanical element they were TOP: N|a Iversoms design aesthetic is traditionally monafeminihe and whimsical. Hey design, Aine, was Inspired by the Spire in London and Tulips. BOTTOM RIGHT: ijyfikayla FriCk’iS outfil hits the runway in the HorraiculturejGreenhouse. She pulled inspiratioryfror™ tS unconventional aspects of life. CONTENT: MEGAN LAN DON PHOTO: ALEXA PIERZYNSKI DESIGN: TAYLOR PHILLIPS given to see how they could potentially intertwine them ima unique way. Booker delved deep into the hi; very of ’her elements to find a perfect theme for her design. ¿ ’dvlypdesign is inspired by the Fox ffleatr|| in Detroit and the Foxglove plant," Booker said. “My design makes a connection with thlEgyptian motifs found :n the theatre and poisonous aspect of the planb. Egyptians, used poisonous chemicals in tlpir makeup to achieve ri||i, bold colors. Sly design titled ‘Pretty Deadly’^pprepnts how beauty comes at a cost, whatMappens when you ar^ Hlling to pay that cost.” “... the fashion show experience gives apparel and textile design students numerous soft skills in addition to their exercising their creative muscle.” AssocRte professor Theresa Winge v\Ms proud to sj^a hSstudejtP designs cwrie to fruition. Although she lived to fce the models vyprk the designs on the runWa^ ■ice sheKorked auring th-. shovlsh|| onl^wes able to catch glimpses of the creatiphsfroifftftoabkstagi. ['lea use ■pthl, her favbritflpart of thlshow was being f:blAcf|e§ how thrilled the designers and models were when they Rould hear people applauding the! masterpieces. ■The designers gain expeffience in makingfflashion thai is suitable for a specific event — a fashionlshoW,;.: They also develop better critique skills •feritiqumg peerl self-critiques and receding criblai feellback with gracM ah;d professionalism! Winge said. “D®gners also receiver prlfJgiimal photographs of their dpignBjypiich 1 iwaluable for thiir portfolios and securing employment. Overill, the fashion show experience gi'fs app*l and textile design students numerous softskfcin addlion to their eweising their Cgltive muscle.” Aslhe show came to a clc||eleâch designer and model took one lasiwalkdown ^aunw*Mhe sparkle in theirSes showed their pride in their disigns that parted *.implyH a seed of an ¡deajland hadffiinally blossomed into the beautiful creatic ' tpey ffluvisioned. Months of hard Work a no dedication wergffound to be worthwhile apthe studenBtook tlffeir final bows to thelound of applause from family ancfffriendmn the Jiowd. TOP LEFT: Maya Roberts’ dSsignÉvilking theKunvl||'. Shpwal inspired by the Burj Khalifa building and the Monstera Deliciosa houseplant. TOP CENTER: Maddy Eischer dra\i|| inspiration from thjHHeaning tcMver of pHand thJpvid colol oforphids. During her cSsigrl process Maddy used hand beading in the making o! the skirt intericM TOPjRIGtlT: Noel Thbimas’ cEsj§n ’•IsHrnbolilofentrapment. She. was inspired by the structure of a VeniHdytrap. 215 Silfi! WÊÈffl Égli ■ IM « Bis Át :iv llp / HH ¡M1|hM¡| % ■ill Ion nicy to Greatness Spartan women’s golf attributes success to teamwork Through the ebb and flow of a sports sason, Infuries occurred, student athletes made career defining perfqrmanc^lnd most importantly, everyonflgre« as an Individual and iplayeS For:|he||/omen’sgolfteam,this ,yvas especially true a,s they advanced Into the postseason. The team members had comcjfrom. around the world to plalgolf at MSU, and they were determined to honor the Spartan name. Starting out In early fall, student athletes began practicing for the highly anticipated §018-2019 season, jf/alery Plata! a freshman exploratory preference, had been recruited from Floridablanca, Colombia. Plqtapfirst seasonPvithEhe women's team vj11 a faScry from her past experience with the sportf ¡however, sheSmed to make a largelcontnbution to S' newfound tea»« “I’m not from here, so I didn’t get to play high schiol golf like most people on the team,” Plata said. "I thinly it’s, really fun to bi on a team and part of something. || feels good to travel with the team and practice with the team and push æ|h other to get better. I^Se future I .vant to keep helping the program get better and be.ter each season.” As tM 2019|S:son came to a «crescendo in late April,^certain pMers had shattaed^lhelr previous bests and Iter! recognized bjthe Big Ten. Allpson feer-Park waddne of the pla^^e that domln^fojhe field well irSo tournament play. While she was vanning mangHvards for her pla\if||r areatesfB/ictorS^^Bn her mind^Hwas seling how her teammates grew pier the yéplS, y “The te,a;m has bA aWlsome tÊs year! Geer-Park said. ‘A/Veliriave three freshmen playing on the travel team B/hllh has been just awfsome for our team to have. For me as ^ttmior it’s bmnÉeally q-ea-tpust toBe how the team |||vgresfes over th3years; ind I tfflnklt’s a »ally Splc'll team we have this season.” For thelcoaching staff, thly watched as the ti|ndicator of the prospective benefits of collaboration between athletics and engineering, it would be a rlmarkable partnership. LEFT: Tamara Reid Bush and Josh Drost hold the 3D model of Nick Ward’s hand. Afterlfracturing his left hand, it was unclear if Ward would play without some- thing to support his hand. TOP: 3D model of Nick Wa rd’s hand being measured up against Tamara Reid Bush’s hand. Tie 3D model waltusedlfo create a hand brace. Food for Thought Initiative aims to help struggling students The dozen cafeterias scattered around MSU’s campus provided students with a vital source ojenergmo keep up vjfth ifneir chaotic schedulls. Filled with food from around the world, thgdining halls sSrved as a place to eat, stud\ and meet friends after a busy day. This convenient option, however, is not available to off-cam puilstudents who could not afford an off-campus meal plan. The Svfipe In a Spartan initiative was created to help thofe students gain acJSsto meals at^e dining hall. Created during thl|2019 Jchooll/ear, the program was designed by Residential and Hospitality S#yices (RHS® and Associated Students of Michigan Stale University (ASMSU)with assistance from the East Lansing Food Bank. Keara Sullivan, a senior international studies in social science major, helped create the program from her position at ASMSU. "After I got back from winter break we Started brainstorming idefls for this,” Sullivan said. “We wanted to do something that would givefstudents access to meal s/./ipes If they weren’t able to afford them on their own. The food bank is amazing, but it provides them with food that they have to make at their owh house. It just makes: more sense for them to be ab etc have that accessibility that other students have.” As Swioe In a Spartan gained momentum, RHS set out to collect donations from students around campus. Paul Rinella, 1 manager at RHS, sat at a desk insida man who continuously tried to consider all the possibilities. RIGHT: Dr. Tobin Craig and Dr. Michael Zuckert speak to the attendees of the James Madison College Founder's Circle. Guests at the ceremony celebrated the 50th anniversary of the college. Reaping in the Rewards ASMSU recognizes outstanding seniors and staff On a sunny Friday evening in early April, many seniors rushed in to the Lincoln room at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in their best attire. Walking past rooms fled with gourmet food and welcoming staff, they sat down at round tables adorned in blue tableware, patiently anticipating the ASMSU Outstanding Senior Awards Banquet to start. Graduation was on all of their minds, but they had more ® common than the year they were graduating — they went above and beyond the expectations of others during their time at MSU. Though both students andj§taff||/ere nominated, it was the students Who wore the biggest smiles, as the award they received was cumulative of their college career. Malik Mix, senior marketing major, was nominated by Sherri Henry, associate director at the Broad College of Business. Accomplishing many things in his time at MSU, from being a 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 scholar to earning the Dr. Lee June Award for Multi-Cultural Leadership, Mix found himself involved in activities all across the board. As chairman of the board and founder of Our Young Leader Foundation, an organization that worked on helping the youth in the Detroit community, Mix felt like his efforts finally sank in. “It’s one of those things where it comes full circle," said Mix. “All of the hard work that you do, you don’t really do it for the recognition, but to be recognized for something ... it allows you to really just understand everything you do have, some type of value that Iqapes the way other people Cook at you, maybe the way-other people feel." Sarah Byrum, senior computer science major, was nominated by Teresa VanderSloot, director of the Women in Engineering program and of Recruitment and K-12 outreach. She saw the excellence in Byrum’s academic performance, along with her dedication as the executive co-director of SpartaHack and as a founding mentor at Girls Who Code. In the College of«Englieering, many women often felt overshadowed, but Byrum let that fact fuel her desire to succeed and wanted other young potential female engineers to embrace it as well. “Have confidence; don’t be scared to go for it," said Byrum. “Don’t be discouraged ... with how many males there are, just get yourself a support group going early and then you’ll be able to make it through.” Malcolm Davis, seniol history, philosophy and sociology of science major, was especially surprised by his nomination — the professor who nominated him, Dr. Georgina Montgomery of Lyman Briggs, was also someone who Davis nominated. Along with being co-president of the History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science Student Association in Lyman Briggs to beimg vice president of the Briggs Multiciltural Alliance, Davis recognized that part of his success was found in his relationship witlmDr. Montgomery. “It's one of those things where it comes full circle ... all of the hard work that you do, you don’t really do it for the recognition but to be recognized for something ..." "Growing up, I never really had confidence in myself, and being able to be surrounded by a fa city mem ben that made me fea as if Iwas someone and capable has really JpMje need my entire outlook otjwho I am as a person, and .my journey through life itsell’ said Davis. “Because oMpeople like Dr. Montgomery, I realized why I'm doing everything that I do.” After four years of all-nighters, long study sessions and participation in clubs that mattered most to them, the hardest-working MSU seniors got the recognition they deserved from the beginning. Being nominated by staff members who saw the light in them the most, the night was filled with sighs of relief. After knowing they finally gave it thel greatest all, they could finally take a deep (and we 11-deserved) breath. RIGHT: Senior Ivan Rakic is being honored at the senior awards banquet before graduation. Rakic went above and beyond during his time at MSU, as did all of the senior! thalwere nommated and awarded at the senior banquet. h m Young but Fierce Maja Pietrowicz earns Big Ten Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week In the MSU Tennis’Center orwMt. Hope Road, the women’s tennis team swung their hardest ¡¡hots aid wiped beads o! sweat off of their foreheads dulng practice. Though the gym was warm and their bodies were tired, they had to prep to the best of their abilities for oneofi|hellast meetsoftheseason against Northwestern University and University of Illinois, fflauren Lemonds, freshman biology major and Spartan tennis playerSknew Ihe team culture they established throughout the year would help them in their anticipated matches. “We’re all really close, and we're really good at pumping each other up on the court. It’s fun to be around when you’re home especially; the atmosphere is really great," said Lemonds. “When your teammate next to you is pumped up, it makes you feel pumped up, even if you’re losing. It really helps you to be able to go through the match and come back.” “She loves it a lot, more than probably the rest of us honestly, so I think that’s a big part as to why she won the record, and I hope she keeps getting more." A key factor in forming a close team environment was the fact that many of the players, were similar in age — many of the girls were freshmen. While some avid sports fans may have viewed this as a disadvantage, the players whemselves knew it did not make a difference in the quality of their performance. On March 19, freshman physiology major Maja Pietrowicz was awarded the title of Big TeniWomen’s Tennis Athlete of the Week. Birst hearing it from a teammate, Pietrowicz could not believe it was true. However, with the amount of effort she put ¡11 her first collegiate season, she should not have been so surprised. “I had started comlg ffiito practice and every single day, we had a lot of talks with our coaches and they really emphasized just coming into practice ... and just giving it your all for two hours because Sit’s re®', all it is,” said Pietrowicz. “I just really listened to that and stopped botlering with the littl.e thipgs, and tried to thinkl bigger picture of pfiylig out my points [and] making strategic plays.” Achiefgng athlete of the week was uncommon fcm such young players. Senior marketing major Davina Nguyen never felt »eld back by her youtfiful team member!, especially with players like Pietro\Slz who showed that ejidiManceihad no age restriction. As a seasoned collegiate playefl it was easy fo||he|!to spot talent on the team, and she saw it in Pietrowic^j ^■fcfeel lik7Chatman , Miracle..................129 '2Chaundry, Sarah........................36 ,5Chhabra, Siddhant................179 Chmielewski, Dan..................219 >3Cincinnati Zoo.........................242 :3Claytor, Ryan............................100 >5 Clouden, Nia ...198,199,200,201 \2 Cole, Davante................... 140 '3 Coleman, Kasey.............194, 195 >0 College Cup............................. 44 ¡8 «College of Agriculture and Natu- ¡8 ral Resources ..I................ 72 >3 College of Arts and Letters.....46 4 College of Arts and Letters... 100 College of Arts and Letters... 225 College of Communication Arts and Sciences ...:T........................181 College of Education........... 164 , College of Engineering . 62, 252, 1 253 College of Law..................134,135 College of Music......................108 College of Natural Science.... 242 College of Nursing.,....................80 College of Social Science......188 Collegiate Recovery Community 138 " Collegiate Recovery Program..... 138 Collier, Chris...............................106 Communcations Arts and Sci­ ences ................................. 68 Community Volunteers for Inter­ national Programs.................Il30 Cook Recital Halil....................108 Cooper, Josh...........,.....|..|.....,...48 Cordts, Paige......1....................253 Counseling and Psychiatric Ser­ vices................. 158 Cowles House..............................71 Craig, Dr. Tobin ............. 282 Crawford, Brandon..........|........41 Cross Country 104,105,106,107 Crosthwaite, Tyler.....................175 Crown Boxing Club.................148 Cryptocurrency...|..........I.....90 D D'Epifanio , Jerod.I..................178 D’Haene, BaileyJ.......................„14 Daily Climate.................I...........51 Daugherty, Duffy.................I... 103 Davis, Malcolm.........................284 Davis, Ter ran ........................I... 140 Delahousaye, Caroline...............23 Delgado, Guillermo................ 120 Delta Lamba Phi.........................41 Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo- rated..................................194, 195 DeMartin Field.,.,.........................44 Demmer Shooting Sports Center ..........................................167 Demonstration Hall.....144, 182 Dennis, April..................................30 Dent, Courtney..........................215 Department of Horticulture....... 72,73 Depauw, Keahna...................Jfl62 Desi Dance Network.................32 Detroit College of Law............134 Devnathan, Sachin..................132 Devries, Tristan.!.........................41 Dirty Dancing...............................55 Dischords on Ice!......................172 Diversity Programs Office......62 Division 1 National Academic Team Award..................................60 Diwali....................‘......................132 Dooley’s..........................................24 Douglas, Gabriella....„,..............170 96 Dowell, Andrew................... 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Foltz, Gary.|.......I..........................24 Football..........t.........94,95,96,97 Forest Akers Golf Course70, 104 Foster, Kyle...........................|......62 Founder’s Day........I..................194 Fowler, Peter........1..............| 16 380 Holtz, Dr. Bree............................20 Homenuik, Lisa.......................131 Honors College.......................222 Hoover, Olivia..........................181 Horticulture Gardens............244 Housing Complex 1855 Place... 255 Huang, Quynh.........................192 Hubbard Hall............................143 Huntington Club....................176 Hurd, Mike.................................103 Hurst, Matt................................240 ■18 J jwant to Go Home.................159 52 IM Circle.......................................132 IM West....,-,:.................J.........240 >2 Indian Student Organization...... 72 ¡132 78 fifrastructure Planning and 50 Facilities.............................IT: 264 ^0 ing Magazine.................£.........46 International Center....231, 255 54 International Friendship Program..............................130,131 >7 International Students Associa- 176 58 lion...................................... 54 ¡win, Steve......................... 242 59 It’s On Us...............£.....1.............84 244 74 |lverson, Nina..................... )yer, Sarnyukthal....|.....¿L98,99 zzo, Tomi...............I.......f.....£ 155 (1 12 9 30 ; 32 Jackson Jr., Jaren......................155 36 Jacques, Paul ................. 203 L3 Madidi, Yasheen.........1...........220 Jadun, Harry...............................268 James , John..............................118 James Madison.........................143 James Madison College........282 James Madison University......44 Jamieson, Parker......239 Jenkins, Kamryn.......................222 Jimmy John’s..............................24 John F. Shaefer Law Library. 134 John W. Beaumont Tower...151 48 Johnson, Bradley............... 104 Johnson, India..................... Jones , Cassie.................... .....35 .........!.. 258 J ose ph, Jacquie II Judith A. 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Mount Hope Road......................70 Ms. Michigan State University Rodeo Queen 2018...............196 MSU Aero Yoga Club.......................55 MSU Alternative Breaks........215 MSU Auditorium.........................88 MSU Board of Trustees...........134 MSU Campus Archaeology Pro­ gram ..............................................83 MSU Dairy Store..........................14 MSU Dairy Store .......................113 MSU Dance Club..........|.f.........207 MSU Fight Night....................,148 MSU Food Truck......................113 ,NC MSU Horticulture Gardens....72 |^a MSU Leader Dog Club..........147 MSU Museum.............I..........292 MSU Outdoors Club................240 ^ MSU Paranormal Society ........83 ^e MSU Pavilion..............................274 MSU Police Department..........52 MSU Polo Club.......I....J... 162 2- MSU President's Award............96 MSU RoundnetClub.............;...38 MSU Sailing Center.................278 MSU Sailing Club................78, 79 \g* MSU Salsa Club.........................122 MSU Shooting Sports Club... 167! 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Handlon Correctional Facility.........................................120 Richey, Nick................................252 Rifiotis, Katherine.................10,11 Rinella, Paul................................255 Risper, Caleb...................i-51, 262 Roche, El lie ........................126,127 Rosebrook, Danielle.................167 170 Rowe, Mike...................... Rowing............226,227,228,229 Roy, Alex......................................223 Rudden, Lindsey.......................104 Ruder, Chris....21’...........................38 Russo, Anthony............................35 Ruth Ellis Center.........................41 383 T iUS ¡i \y Va Va Va Vo Ve Vi |va IVa Taekwondo Club...*..........¿.......207 Talbert and Leota Abrams Plan­ etarium..............................250,251 Taylor, Antoine ........J..............128 Telesco, Owenl..........S.........#. 240 Telewski, Dr. Frank...............70,71 The Bat Association of MSU...... 16,17 The Creole Burger Bar & South­ ern Kitchen.................... 160 The Hatch...............1..........1... 203 The Office......................................92 The Potent Potables Project (PPP).......................... 160 The Riv..............I.....................92,93 The Vagina Monologues 204,205 Thomas, Matt.................................106 W; Thompson , Alex............................160 W; Till, Marlin.......................................80m Torpey, Shannon......................142 W; Tower Guard...............|............151W; Toys R US........................... #39 VV; Track and Field.................................W< W< 276,277,278,279 138 w< Traveler’s Club..................... Trevor Project................. 41 w< Tripathi, Ashish...............................33 p Trump, Donald.........................11% Tu , Julia.....................................212m/ W W. 71 W; Uglietta, Andrea Upward Bound., Ural, Evran.......... 12 Wl Wl Wi ....68 260 132 s Saban, Nick.................................103 Sabo, Leanne................................16 Saint’s Rest.................................230 Saleem, Iman.............................194 Sargent, Alexis..........................108 Save, Shalvi.................................176 Saxton, Tom..................................26 Schabbel, Kalli ..........................225 Schafer, Elena...........................290 Scher, Dylan..................................24 Schlehuber, Giles.....................175 Schmidt, Marty.........................242 Schmoll, Shannon.........250,251 Scholastic Action Shooting Program.......................................167 Schreckengost, Shae..............258 Scuba Club....................................66 Secchia Softball Stadium.....258 Senakiewich, Lisa.....................106 Seryani, Sara...............................181 Sexual Assault Program............30 Shisler, Billy................................268 Shudark, Allison......I...............134 Sierakowski, Ryan.......................44 Sierra Club.....................................66 Sigma Alpha.....................274,275 Sigma Kappa.............................156 Sigma Kappa Founders Day Cel­ ebration........................................156 Sigma Pi................................. 148 Sigma Pi Zeti Mu Chapter...148 Simon, Heather................202,203 Simoneau, Aaron......................106 Skoop..............................................48 Sloan, Cheyenne.........................72 Smiley, Moira.............................108 Smith, Gary.................................167 Smith, Khalilah..........................196 Snow, Dr. Sandra..................... 108 Snyder Hall...................... 204 Snyder, Maisie...........................221 Softball.............256,257,258,259 Sokol, Matt....................................96 Soltys, Karolina.............................38 Sortland, Ana.......I........ 126,127 Southside Animal Hospitals...30 Spall, Martha.....................18, 251 SpartaHack.................. 178, 179 Spartan All-Access........H.........68 Spartan Badmaash....................32 Spartan Blockchain.....178, 179 Spartan Dischords...................172 Spartan Innovations...............203 Spartan Invitational.................104 Spartan Sports Report............136 Spartan Stadium. 142, 143, 176 Spartan Stampede 2018......196 Spartan Vision.............................68 32 Spartan Zaariya...................... Spartan’s for Dana..................118 Sparticipation..............................39 Special Topics in Management... 90,91 Spiegelman, Art.......................164 Spikeball Club.........I..................39 Starbucks.......................................25 State of Art Winterguard....182, 183 Stewart Jr., Darrell.......................94 Stoll, Stacy............... 248 Stolz, Denny...............................102 Stotlemeyer, Breanna...........172 Student Health Services.......138 Student Services Building .... 264 Studio In Progress......................23 Sullivan, Keara................158, 254 Sung, Dr. Connie......................270 Swimming......124,125,126,127 Swipe In a Spartan........254,255 384 US Sailing.............,.......................78 !v Valentine’s Ball......1.....1............176 Vandersloot, Teresa..................284 Vankeuren, Rachel......................93 Vargas, Rachel..........................264 Vaughn, Will...............................138 Vermeesch, Carol........................80 Volleyball...............................76, 77 Vukasovich, Sophie.................274 03 60 92w 93W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.....70,X 71, 83 Wagner, Melissa........... . 193 06Waldron, Anna.............. ...84 60Walker, Andrew.............236,237 80Wang, Binbin................ .131H 42Ward, Alex.......................164, 2701 Winterguard International... 182 Wiselogle, Pierce.....................205 Women's Advisory Committee...! 36 Women’s Basketball.................... 198,199,200, 201 Women’s Chamber Ensemble... 108 Women’s Golf.246,247,248,249 Women’s March.......................118 Women’s March.... 190,191,192, 193 Women’s Tennis.............................. 286,287,288,289 Wonders Hall Kiva...................194 Woodard, Clay............................68 Worrall, Mary.............................292 Xiao, Tainyi.................................206 51Ward, Nick.............155,252, 253 39Warm Welcome........... Weil, Eli............................ Weise, Matt.................... 38Wells Hall........................ 41Werbannowska, Monika.........66 33Wharton Center........... 18White, Lexi...................... 12Whitman. Rich............. .258 .174 Whitmer, Governor Gretchen..... 192 .118 Whitmer, Gretchen..... Whole Foods Market.... .203 Wiedenmannott, Brekelle.......14 68 Wilson Hall..................... . 143 60 XiWinge, Theresa............. .245 Winston, Cassius.......... .155 .222 Yin, Alice....................................207 ...48 YoBoy PIZZA............................234 .228 Younker, Andrew........................51 .231 YouTube...........................181,234 .1297 MJ Zeta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated ... 195 Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern ...160 Zoological Students Association 17 Zuckert, Dr. Michael.............282 Ip#ilSS T. 'A'h Ì1S « í f f f f f í h-^^QK@fS ■ HHH llliiJl ■ & i . PHOTO: The Associated Students of Michigal State University (ASMSU) is the undergraduate student body government of Michigan State University. Our mission is to enhance our individual and collective student experiencethrough education* empowerment and advocacy by dedication to the needs and interests of students. During the 2018-2019 academicyear, ASMSU worked hard to fulfill this mission by maintaining and expanding services for the undergraduate »dent body population® If you would like to know more about ASMSU’s services, please visit asmsu.msu.edu and see tile Services tab for more information. Services Bike Share Program Provided over 1,000 rides to on-campus students via io rental bikes incated at various halls around campus. Blue Books ASMSU distributed over 14,000 free Blue Books to students. ¡Clicker, Graphing Calculator and Simple Calculator Rental Programs ASMSU rented out over 1,500 ¡Clickers, 255 grapffing calculators and over 100 simple calculators to studepi. 394 Registered Student Organization (RSO) Funding Provided over $267,000 in RSO funding during the 2018-2019 academic year. Safe Ride Program Provided over 11,000 free rides home to 15,000 student passengers. Short Term Loan Program Gave over $68,000 in 0% interest loans to over 230 students. Student Legal Services and Student Rights Advocates Offered free legal services including aid, representation and advice to almost 1,000 undergraduate students. The Princeton Review Partnered with the Princeton Review to offer a 30% discount for students on their graduate test preparation materials and provided four scholarships for free courses, potentially worth $10,000 in total. Swipe in a Spartan Program Worked with Culinary Services and the MSU Food Bank to establish the Swipe in a Spartan pilot program, a service that provides free meal swipes to students struggling with food insecurity through student to student food swipe donations. Readership Program Offered over 86,000 newspaper copies from the New York Times, USA Today, Lansing State Journal and Detroit Free Press to students through our readership bins. Expanded access to the program for students by partnering with the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to allow access for students to the news and via mobile applications for both media sources. 39S