Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Education

'I Like Girls, and I Like Money,' Says Calendar Man

June 20, 2007 03:37 PM ET | Christina Mueller | Permanent Link | Print

Joining the ranks of schools with calendars that objectify women, Michigan State, Lansing Community College, and a nearby upscale beauty school will offer up scantily clad models for East Lansing Girls Next Dorm—the project of LCC business student Tyler McClure. According to a State News article, the young entrepreneur trolled MySpace to find models, about half of whom go to MSU and none of whom live in dorms. After sinking $25,000 into the venture, the former ticket broker plans to sell the calendars at local promotional events and community pool parties.

Some quotes from the man himself:

On the impetus for the calendar: "I like girls, and I like money."

On the 40 to 50 MySpace applicants he rejected for being "subpar": "It kind of cracks me up that they spend all the money on that stuff [portfolios]...East Lansing guys want quantity, not quality."

On the controversy surrounding the calendar: "I don't really feel that it's exploiting anyone if they're agreeing to it. I don't have them at gunpoint."

On being accused of using the calendar for purely monetary gain: "It's the first year, and since I want to expand, I need all the money I can get...Eventually, I'll look out for a charity." —Christina Mueller

Tags: Michigan | Michigan State University | sex

Tools: Share | | Comments (0) | Print

advertisement

About The Paper Trail

Being a college graduate and all, writer Alison Go is uniquely qualified to sift through thousands of student newspaper headlines every day to bring you the latest, most important, or just plain weirdest news from campuses across the country. Heard bigger news or a crazier story? Send tips to papertrail@usnews.com.

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

U.S. NEWS MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

FROM THE EXPERTS

Education Tips

Why It's Stupid to Procrastinate

Professors' Guide: Putting it off until an all-nighter means you'll miss opportunities to boost your grade.

EDUCATION BLOGS

Paper Trail 90 x 60

Hazing Judgment Overturned

Campus News: Judge accepts fraternity's explanation for its failure to respond to original lawsuit.

On Education blog 90 x 60

Math Teachers Struggle

On Education: A study warns that many math teachers are only a chapter ahead of students.

Studio portrait of Robert Morse of USN&WR.

World's Best Colleges

Rankings News: Rankings of the best universities on the planet by region and field of study.

College Cash 101

Can I Still Get a Scholarship?

College Cash 101: Thanks to the sour economy, demand for grants is up and supply is down.

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.