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BASEBALL

Baseball beats Toledo at home

Beau Hayhoe
April 22, 2014

A series of unusual lineup changes for the visiting Toledo Rockets weren’t enough to keep MSU off the scoreboard on Tuesday afternoon.The Spartans (21-17 overall, 5-7 Big Ten) used some opportunistic offense early to beat the Mid-American Conference foe, 4-2, in a game that saw the Rockets (15-23 overall, 8-8 MAC) play some unusual lineup combinations.Both third baseman John Martillotta and leftfielder Jordan Kesson took turns on the mound for the Rockets after a rough first inning from starting pitcher Steven Calhoun, who gave up three quick runs.Head coach Jake Boss Jr. called the win “efficient,” adding that the Spartans showed signs of breaking out an 0-4 week last week. MSU got on the scoreboard first after leftfielder Cam Gibson scored rather quickly on an RBI single from catcher Blaise Salter in the first inning.The outing was part of a very solid day at the plate for Gibson, who got on base four times for the Spartans.Jeff Kinley got the save for MSU. A series of unusual lineup changes for the visiting Toledo Rockets weren’t enough to keep MSU off the scoreboard on Tuesday afternoon.The Spartans (21-17 overall, 5-7 Big Ten) used some opportunistic offense early to beat the Mid-American Conference foe, 4-2, in a game that saw the Rockets (15-23 overall, 8-8 MAC) play some unusual lineup combinations.Both third baseman John Martillotta and leftfielder Jordan Kesson took turns on the mound for the Rockets after a rough first inning from starting pitcher Steven Calhoun, who gave up three quick runs.Head coach Jake Boss Jr. called the win “efficient,” adding that the Spartans showed signs of breaking out an 0-4 week last week. MSU got on the scoreboard first after leftfielder Cam Gibson scored rather quickly on an RBI single from catcher Blaise Salter in the first inning.The outing was part of a very solid day at the plate for Gibson, who got on base four times for the Spartans.Jeff Kinley got the save for MSU. A series of unusual lineup changes for the visiting Toledo Rockets weren’t enough to keep MSU off the scoreboard on Tuesday afternoon.

COMMENTARY

Be open to new cultural experiences on campus

Emily Jenks
April 22, 2014

Back home, I drive by the largest mosque in America on my way to the mall.For every Jack or Sarah in my class, there were three Alis and a Malak.I got a few extra days off every year for Ramadan, a Muslim holiday.Where I wore scarves around my neck for fashion, many of my female classmates wore them around their heads year-round for religious reasons.Street signs, business names and even letters sent home from the schools come in English and Arabic.I grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, one of the largest Arab communities outside of the Middle East with 40,000 Arab-American residents out of 98,000 overall, second only to Paris.

FEATURES

Students make chalk art for Earth Day

Erin Gray
April 22, 2014

RISE wanted to bring the MSU community together to celebrate the 44th anniversary of Earth Day by creating a colorful community art circle outside of Bailey Hall.

COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL: Laughing at student activism makes Ferguson undeserving of trustee title

Editorial Board
April 22, 2014

MSU Board of Trustees Chairman Joel Ferguson has served on the board since 1986 and has been its chairperson since 1992 — longer than some college students have been alive.One might think that with such a history of service to the school, he would come to respect the students he represents. His comments about student activism at the Board of Trustees meeting suggest otherwise, however.

FEATURES

Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Wharton Center Wednesday

Casey Holland
April 22, 2014

Fans of the alternative rock sounds of the Goo Goo Dolls will get to experience the band in an up close and personal setting on Wednesday.The band will be performing in the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre as part of their spring acoustic tour, "The Otis Midnight Sessions." Run River North, a Korean-American indie folk-rock band from Los Angeles, will also perform during the evening.

MSU

Room and board price hikes on the horizon for most students

Olivia Dimmer
April 22, 2014

Students will have to pay $344 more in food and housing fees next year after the MSU Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a 3.95 percent hike to double room and silver meal plan packages. Overall, the rate for room and board will rise to $9,154 in the 2014-15 year. The board approved the hike unanimously and with no public comment.

FEATURES

You give me butterflies

Sierra Lay
April 21, 2014

An intricate green vine painted on the cement floor of the horticulture building entices visitors to follow the brush strokes to the colorful, wooden screen door of the MSU Butterfly House.It is one of many horticulture gardens featured around campus.The butterfly house, established at it's current locale about 13 years ago, has been a consistent attraction for families and students alike.