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Beier, Boyle, Woods take council seats

Geoff Preston
November 6, 2013

The dust has settled, the campaigning has stopped and the results are in. East Lansing has two new city council members. Ruth Beier and Susan Woods won the four-year seats in Tuesday’s election, each landing more than a third of the total vote. Kathleen Boyle retained her two-year partial seat, affirmed by voters for the first time since she was appointed to fill a vacant seat last year. Their victories concluded a competitive election cycle — six candidates running for half as many seats — that centered on attracting young professionals to East Lansing. During the last several months, the candidates debated ideas on how to retain more students after graduation and diversify types of downtown businesses.

SPORTS

MSU alumnus wins World Series of Poker Main Event

Matt Sheehan
November 6, 2013

In a field that started with more than 6,000 entrants, it was MSU alumnus Ryan Riess that walked away the king of poker on Tuesday night. Donned in a Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson jersey, Riess’ ace-high topped amateur player and Las Vegas club promoter Jay Farber queen/five to win more than $8.3 million and the coveted World Series of Poker Main Event bracelet. Farber walked away with a cool $5.1 million after more than three hours of heads-up poker. After starting the day down nearly $30 million in chips, it took roughly an hour of play for Riess to take his first lead of the night when Farber folded at Riess’ bet to give him a $34-million chip lead.

MICHIGAN

Influential journalism adviser, MSU alumnus passes away

Katie Abdilla
November 6, 2013

If it wasn’t for Jeff Nardone, professional writing sophomore Emily Cervone would not have come to MSU. The MSU alumnus, also the adviser for Grosse Pointe South High School’s weekly student newspaper “The Tower,” saw Cervone’s writing abilities when she was a staff writer for the paper and encouraged her to study at MSU. “He was just so vibrant and passionate about not just teaching journalism, but life,” Cervone said. “I learned so much in that class — how to handle people, handling deadlines, just like a regular job.”

MICHIGAN

McCowan to face sentencing in case

Katie Abdilla
November 6, 2013

Following a second-degree murder conviction, Okemos resident Connor McCowan will be sentenced Wednesday morning. After an argument between two friends turned violent on the morning of Feb. 23, McCowan, 19, fatally stabbed MSU student Andrew Singler, 23. It is possible McCowan could receive life in prison. Given McCowan’s lack of prior offenses, his attorney, Chris Bergstrom, said he plans to ask the judge for the lightest sentence possible.

MSU

Video: I need a soldier

Derek Gartee
November 5, 2013

Tuesday, squads of military units were sent out on a tactical mission in Okemos, Mich. Luckily, this only was a training exercise. The MSU Army ROTC held one of their many training exercises on a large woodland area off Dobie Road. While their field exercises can focus on many things, such as navigation, this exercise was a combat mission.

MSU

Committee created to deal with in-class social media presents latest research

Justine McGuire
November 5, 2013

The committee created after English professor’s anti-republican rants to address the best practices on the use of social media and technology in classrooms, has begun its research — with few findings so far. Committee Chairman William Donohue said he’s looked at about 12 universities and none of them have policies on how to use social media in a classroom.

MSU

Officials talk bedbug increase in East Lansing area

Cayden Royce
November 5, 2013

What students don’t know might hurt them when it comes to the critters looking to cuddle under the covers late at night. The MSU College of Law Housing Clinic hosted a free bedbug seminar on Tuesday night at the East Lansing Public Library for local landlords, tenants and the public after concern for the widespread bedbug epidemic arose in students’ own backyard.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio's greatest hits

Dillon Davis
November 5, 2013

Through seven years at MSU, Mark Dantonio has been the catalyst of some of the most memorable moments in program history. One of the most successful Spartan coaches since Duffy Daugherty, Dantonio already has made footprints in the sand, winning two bowl games, a Big Ten championship, an appearance in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game and five games against in-state rival Michigan.

FOOTBALL

Takeaways from MSU over weekend

Stephen Brooks
November 5, 2013

The man tasked with playing the role of Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner in practice was freshman Damion Terry during MSU’s preparation for the Wolverines. “Not too excited to wear number ‘98’ this week lol oh well” Terry tweeted at the start of the week.

SPORTS

Field hockey season ends on high note

Omari Sankofa II
November 5, 2013

It wasn’t always smooth, and it certainly wasn’t scenic at times. But the regular season ultimately was a successful road for the field hockey team. After a shaky start, the team eventually found consistency in its defense and improved play on offense.

MICHIGAN

Lansing voters approve marijuana decriminalization proposal

Lansing voters have approved a proposal to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana within city limits, according to unofficial election results from the Ingham County Clerk’s Office. With all 43 precincts reporting, about 63 percent of voters approved the initiative, which would allow the use, possession and transfer of less of less than one ounce of the drug when on private property for those 21 and older.

MICHIGAN

Beier, Woods win four-year terms on council; incumbent Boyle takes two-year seat

Geoff Preston
November 5, 2013

Ruth Beier and Susan Woods were victorious in their bids for seats on the East Lansing City Council, according to unofficial counts from the Ingham County Clerk’s Office. With all 17 precincts reporting, Beier took the lead and secured a spot on the council with 1,231 votes. Woods came in a close second to claim the other available seat with 1,085 votes, defeating candidates Ben Eysselinck and Sam Artley by more than 500 votes.

FEATURES

Mitten wonderland: What to do in Michigan this winter

Ariel Ellis
November 5, 2013

The harsh Michigan winter months are approaching, but don’t fret. Instead of hibernating until spring, explore one of Michigan’s winter destinations to make this year’s snowy season full of fun. Comprised of 30-foot ice sculptures, ice skating, dog sled rides, horse-drawn carriages and several other activities, these winter havens will make you get in the holiday spirit.

COMMENTARY

Election's over: time to get to business

Editorial Board
November 5, 2013

The East Lansing election is over, and newly chosen council members have no time to waste celebrating their victories. From housing to bike lanes, decisions made by the council have heavy implications for how East Lansing will grow and how students will live for the next several years. We hope they take the following recommendations to heart as they start their terms.

FEATURES

Spartans capture daily lives for MSU documentary

Anya Rath
November 5, 2013

Spartans across the globe will have the opportunity to showcase their unique daily experiences by participating in a video project that takes place for today only. MSU Communications and Brand Strategy, or CABS, has undertaken 360.24, a project that strives to show Spartans in their ordinary and extraordinary moments.