In Memory of Evan Kimball The Aquinas Community mourns the page 8 loss of beloved student, athlete, and friend

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Volume 35, Issue 4 theSaintTheSaintAQ.com

>>NEWS Letters from Rome | 2 Once a Saint, Saint Reporter Natalie Smith fills you in on her adventures in Italy this semester Always a Saint

Elliot Walker | 3 Saint Reporter Tom Doetsch Andrea Wirgau is welcomed back to the Aquinas spotlights this international student family as the new Dean of Students

By Tamara Tiethoff people’s choices or perceptions, whether to succeed resonated the most with her. opportunity to teach one of the freshmen The Saint Reporter that be for good or bad. I chose my own “The best thing a student can do is to experience classes this year. She wanted path with intention,” stated Wirgau. use their voice, trust their voice, and learn to give a special shout out to the eighteen >>CULTURE After careful consideration, Wirgau to advocate for themselves. I think there are girls in her class. She is thankful for the Once a Saint, always a Saint. If there is realized that input, learner, intellection, a lot of competing things in this world and many laughs and experiences they have any one person who embodies this saying, empathy and positivity, as defined by a student knows him better than anyone shared and the way that they have all Harmony Hall | 5 it is our very own Dean of Students, Andrea Gallup through the Strengths movement, else. The best thing anyone can do in any gelled together. Culture Editor Abigale Racine Wirgau.Following the footsteps of her were some of her greatest assets and the walk of life, but specifically as a freshmen Overall, Wirgau encourages college grandmother, father, and sister Andrea most logical place to use those for her was at Aquinas, is learn what your voice is; not students to spread their wings and embrace reviews Harmony Brewing’s sister in student affairs. your parents voice, not your best friends everything that comes their way. opening in West Grand Rapids chose Aquinas because of her strong roots here, her Catholic heritage, and the “I like to gather every resource I can voice, not your roommate’s voice. What is As Wirgau said, “This is the time to overwhelming sense of community. After get my hands on (input). I knew I wanted it that you believe, and what you feel is your stretch and grow and it’s an awesome graduation, Andrea worked across the to lead, and I knew I wanted to work with path, and use that to succeed,” encouraged opportunity. I want students to know that country and traveled from state to state others who were in the business of learning Wirgau. failing is growing, fail , use all the American Horror Story | 6 and thinking (intellection). My personal Along with giving students the opportunities to reflect and learn what you Managing Editor Aaron Campbell doing experiential education work to enjoy the outdoors. Recently, she found herself mission in life is to facilitate positive growth opportunity to grow and be exactly who could do differently or what you did well. reviews the first episode of Ryan back in and decided that Aquinas opportunities (positivity), and I wanted to they want to be, Wirgau has a few long- Among other things, liberal arts suggests Murphy’s latest installment in the would still be a good fit for her. do all of this within the context of higher term goals for Aquinas College as a whole. that success is unique to each individual. education (learner),” said Wirgau. She hopes to be a part of the sustainability It’s in large part up to the students, along American Horror Story series “It’s very satisfying to be able to give back to the exact same population I was a One way to view Student Affairs is for the future and also build and sustain with advice and input and learning part of,” said Wirgau. through the lens of what takes place on systems for the Aquinas family. One of experiences in the world, to define that for >>SPORTS While studying communication at campus to support and bolster the learning her major long-term goals for Aquinas is themselves.” Aquinas College, Wirgau got involved in the classroom. At Aquinas College, it to increase and improve the safety systems with the various opportunities Aquinas envelops Career and Counseling Services, that are already in place at Aquinas. Griffins | 7 has to offer. She was highly involved in Campus Ministry, Academic and Learning “My is to make it … the safest Services, Campus Safety, Campus Life, place that it can absolutely be. Safety is Saint Reporter Charlie Crowley Campus Ministry, led the CYBIAC retreat, participated in study abroad in Ireland, Residence Life, and more. not only fences and rules and regulations, reports on the Griffins season participated in many service projects like “I like to think of it as facilitation of it’s also a healthy educational process so slump and what to expect Into the Streets, played intramural sports, life lessons outside the parameters of the students, staff, and faculty know how to classroom,” stated Wirgau. take care of themselves on many levels,” next was a student worker in the advising office, and an intern in the alumni department. Wirgau felt like being a part of student said Wirgau. “I was the equivalent of the folks that affairs would give her the opportunities Along with giving students growth dabble in everything,” explained Wirgau. to help as many students grow as much opportunities, Wirgau has many things as possible in whatever way or manner that she has enjoyed about being the Dean Men’s | 8 When asked about some of her favorite parts about her college years, Wirgau was they could. She strives to have people of Students so far. Saint Reporter Madison Wilder quick to choose her trip to Ireland. Along understand that they are unique and can “My absolute favorite thing is the previews the upcoming season with the many memories from the trip, she be exactly who they want to be. Recently pleased look on people’s faces in the she was at a community panel discussion community when I tell them that I work for AQ Men’s Basketball felt like it was one of the biggest things that contributed to her growth. The trip was talking with K-12 educators about what at Aquinas. Everyone has a story of one that truly opened her eyes to a new were the most important things to teach connection [to Aquinas],” explained way of living. students. Although there was many Wirgau. “I learned [that] I can choose my own great answers she really felt that allowing One of her favorite things about being path and not live by default, nor by other students to find and use their uniqueness on the campus specifically was having the COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS Month of Pink: Find a dancing partner in Breast Cancer Awareness Downtown Grand Rapids

By Adrianna Triche ones are healthy. By Kenzie Wilson Parks Circle, where they played for the off chance that they could The Saint Reporter In 2011, the AQ women’s The Saint Reporter music out of their cars. meet a person of interest like he basketball team participated in the Upbeat and jazzy music, Today, the group spends its did. As many of you may know, “Pink Zone,” where money earned summers dancing around Grand The group hosts special went to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund for twirling skirts, and fancy October has been designated as footwork are among the Rapids at locations like the Blue guests and has even broken the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. breast cancer research. The women’s Bridge, , and Ah- world record for most people volleyball team also participated many things that one would Organizations such as Hungry encounter on any swing dancing. Howie’s, Lee’s Jeans, and H&M in Breast Cancer Awareness Month Recently that by having a “Pink Out” game. This given Tuesday have shown support to bring public or Wednesday title was taken awareness to this disease. Aquinas year AQPB is hosting a Day of Pink from them and on October 28 where they will be evening at a Grand College is also showing its support. Rapids Original Zaagman stated, Different sports teams throughout creating candle-lit bags and having “We’re going to yoga and meditation to support Swing Society the years, have participated around (G.R.O.S.S.) get it back.” The campus: A women’s basketball loved ones who have both won and group needs at lost the battle to gathering. It team, our brings people least 1,200 people volleyball breast cancer. to come dance in It will be in the from all over team, and Grand Rapids and unison for five our men’s Wege Ballroom minutes to win from 8-9:30 surrounding areas and women’s and occasionally back the title, and lacrosse pm. Please plans on hosting swing by and those from out teams have of state. It brings the event in donated participate in December. these activities. people together their and provides a The event proceeds to Other plays a large role events that great atmosphere breast cancer to grow and meet in Zaagman’s research have happened life. He says it in the Grand new people. programs. COURTESY WOTV 4 Aquinas “represents over Breast Rapids area to COURTESY MLIVE a decade of my support Breast Cancer Awareness College first-year cancer is not only a disease affecting Grand Rapids Original Swing Society: Swing Dancers convene at Rosa Parks life… lots of Month included Couture for the Alissa Costello women; men are also susceptible. In said that the Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids. blood, sweat, and the United States in 2015, there are Cure, which was held October 9, tears.” featuring a fashion runway, cocktails group was “very expected to be 231,840 new cases of energizing,” and that there are He has invasive cancer in women and 60,290 hors d’oeuvres, makeup stations, Nab-Awen Park and dancing their watched people grow from being and fashions; Pink Saturdays where people who will come and talk to non-invasive. The total expected for you even if they don’t know you. way through the cold weather clinically shy to being comfortable men are 2,350. The numbers have uninsured women can receive free at locations like The Masonic in the large groups in a matter mammograms throughout the month G.R.O.S.S. was originated by decreased over the years but Breast Steve Zaagman with a passion Center, The Grand Rapids Public of months. He has watched six Cancer deaths still rank one. of October: a 5K run on October 25 Museum, and Woodland Skate proposals and “Swing Babies” through downtown Grand Rapids to encourage the community Some things people like you to take part in an intimate and Rink. come about because of this group. and I can do to help support breast and Bras across the Grand, where Among the many people of When asked why he keeps doing decorated bras will be hung on the friendly environment, and has cancer awareness are: talk to your been a success for the past 12 the Grand Rapids community that this, Zaagman responded with friends and family about the risk blue pedestrian bridge to honor those regularly attend the event, Zack a short but sincere answer: The lost to the diseases. All donations years thanks to the wonderful factors like smoking or drinking, members of the community Salinas is one of those dedicated people. talk to your relatives about your will be to support free programs and members who has been swinging services for cancer patients. Grand and the volunteers who come family’s cancer history, start a to support it. It started with for eight years. This past summer new exercise program, eat an extra Rapids, Kent County, and Aquinas he proposed to his dance partner College should be proud of their Zaagman and a girl of interest serving of vegetables at every meal, at the time and some people and girlfriend on the Blue Bridge. or even start a garden. breast support towards ending the fight. When speaking about swing, who loved to dance as much as cancer awareness is not only about they did. They were dancing in Salinas said, “It’s really intimate,” increasing awareness of the disease a warehouse in the beginning and went on to humorously say but also making sure your loved stages and soon moved to Rosa that he encourages friends to go page 2 news THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Aquinas: Contemporary Writers Series: Michigan: A grant that would help to National: Processed meats are linked International: The nation’s deadliest Carlos Eire prevent Grand River flooding to deadly cancers road accident in France The final event for this semester’s Contemporary Kent County and West Michigan asked for $230 According to The Washington Times, ham, sausage A fierly crash between a truck and a bus full of Writers Series will be held on Tuesday, November million from the federal government to prepare and other processed meats can lead to colon, stomach, retirees killed 43 people and injured four others 10, in the Wege Ballroom at 7:30p.m. Writer, pro- for natural disasters like the Grand River’s flood- and other cancers. The World Health Organization’s in southwest France. Only eight people, includ- fessor, historian, and theologian Carlos Eire will ing in 2013. Officials pointed out that if the Grand cancer agency put red meats in the same category as ing the driver of the bus, escaped after the driv- read from his latest memoir “Learning to Die in Strategy plan is selected, it would mean less lo- cigarettes or asbestos. They also reported that grill- er opened the door, but others were trapped as Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy”, published cal money be involved in the project. The Grant ing, pan-frying, or other high-temperature methods flames quickly consumed the vehicles. This col- in 2010. The memoir recalls his childhood growing applications are due October 27 and should be of cooking red meat produce the highest amounts of lision is France’s deadliest road accident in more up during the Cuban Revolution. awarded in early 2016. chemicals suspected to cause cancer. than 30 years. << Letters Liquid water found World News from on Mars Rome Aquinas student shares her expe- rience studying abroad in Italy

COURTESY THEGUARDIAN

Cape Town, South Africa: Riot police fired tear gas at hundreds of COURTESY THEATLANTIC students during university fees protest. Mars isn’t so different after all: Scientists confirmed that briny water flows By Ty Smith megachurch City Harvest Church seasonally and caused these dark streaks on the Red Planet. The Saint Reporter was found guilty of misappropriating more than $35.5 million in donations By Tom Doetsch the specific task of communicating CANADA—The 2015 Federal to support his wife’s singing career, The Saint Reporter with other life forms. Elections resulted in a clear majority ABC News reports. He was convicted “Using an imaging spectrometer for the liberal party, CBC reports. Justin with five other church leaders. The Recently, NASA has found on MRO, researchers detected Trudeau will take the office of prime State Court found that they stole 24 evidence that shows liquid water signatures of hydrated minerals on minister. This means that Canada will million Singapore dollars ($17 million) flows on Mars. This feeds into the slopes where mysterious streaks are have a new prime minister for the designated for building and investment- eternal conspiracy of whether or not seen on the Red Planet,” NASA said. first time in nearly ten years. Trudeau related purposes through sham bond COURTESY FLICKR mankind is alone in the universe. They go on to talk about promised to implement a series of investments, and that they used a further “Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter how salts on the mountain slopes tax changes within his first 100 days, 26 million dollars ($18.5 million) to hide By Natalie Smith (MRO) provides the strongest might have a correlation to the including hikes for the highest earners their first embezzlement. The Saint Reporter evidence yet that liquid water development of liquid water. Salts and cuts for middle-income Canadians. “They were not genuine transactions flows intermittently on present- lower the freezing temperature He also promised to revamp child because the accused persons controlled I am standing at my regular day Mars,” NASA posted on their allowing the ice to melt faster, benefits, legalize marijuana, and to begin these transactions,” See Kee Onn, the “Wine Bar” tucked just around website on September 28. Since especially in warmer weather. electoral reform. Trudeau has pledged presiding judge, said of the proceedings. the corner of St. Peter’s square, then, newspapers like The New York “Our quest on Mars has been to to limit Canada’s involvement in Syria “Evidence points to a finding that they jockeying to place my order in Times, The Huffington Post and ‘follow the water,’ in our search for and the Middle East, and informed knew that they were acting dishonestly, choppy Italian: “Cappuccino, others have jumped on the story. life in the universe, and now we have President Obama of his decision to and I am unable to conclude otherwise.” per favore.” My feet are already The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter convincing science that validates withdraw Canadian fighter jets from air No date for sentencing has been set. killing me, but it is cheaper if uses an imaging spectrometer, what we’ve long suspected,” said strikes against ISIS hours after taking his They face a maximum of ten years in jail you do not sit down. This is which aids scientists in “detect[ing] John Grunsfeld. Yes it is important new post. and a fine for falsifying accounts and a how the Italians do it. It is just a signatures of hydrated minerals on to understand where the water came SOUTH AFRICA—Riot police maximum of a life sentence for criminal minute before my drink arrives slopes,” said NASA. For a long time from and how the climate allowed it, have used stun grenades and tear breach of trust. on a saucer with a small spoon. humanity has wondered whether or but the underlying motivation is to gas to disperse protesting students SAUDI ARABIA—The New York I stand and drink it there at the not we are alone in the universe, and search for extraterrestrial life. outside parliament in Cape Town, Times reports that an activist has been bar, no more than three sips of for the first time in recorded history “It’s already known that there ABC News reports. The students were sentenced to ten years in prison and the best coffee in your life. Then there is viable proof that life could is water in ice form at Mars’ poles, demonstrating against rising university barred from international travel for I scoop the delicious foam out exist outside of planet Earth. as well as water bound to minerals fees. The students forced their way into tenyears after that. The activist, Abel- like an American, but I do not Kenneth Chang, a writer for beneath the surface of the planet. the parliament complex and gathered Karim al-Khadar, is a professor of Islamic care because it is the best part. The New York Times said, “John M. NASA also believes Mars was home at the entrance of the national assembly Studies from the conservative Qassim There are so many new Grunsfeld, astronaut and associate to a massive ocean some 4.3 billion building, and police tried to force them Province. He has been under arrest since cultural norms to pick up, but administrator of NASA’s Science years ago,” said Ed Mazza, a writer back. Protesters kicked police shields April 2013 and has been charged with if you are willing to watch and Mission Directorate, talked of from The Huffington Post. and threw bottles during the clashes disobeying the ruler, founding a human listen, you can do it. We’ve been sending a spacecraft in the 2020’s Since there was liquid water that and sang popular protest songs and anti- rights organization and supporting here since the October 3 but it to one of these regions, perhaps long ago, it possible there might’ve apartheid slogans. They also demanded protests. He was considered among the feels like much longer with all with experiments to directly look been lifeforms that could’ve gone to speak to Education Minister Blade most vocal critics of religious extremism the new experiences packed for life.” extinct, when the water ran out. Nzimande. The goal of this protest and militancy, and posted videos online into each day. Our very first Space explorations in the past They say history repeats itself. was to disrupt the reading of Finance giving lectures in support of women’s day here consisted of a 5 a.m. have usually been to examine Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s interim rights and religious coexistence. He is wake-up, while we were still all different planetary landscapes and budget. the third rights activist to be sentenced. suffering jet lag, an hour long environments. Now, imagine if SINGAPORE, KONG HEE—The to prison in the past week. bus ride, and a Papal Mass inside astronauts were sent into space with founder and head pastor of popular St. Peter’s. Our motivation to get up at o-dark-thirty was the promise of a cornetto (the best version of what we would call a croissant) or as the seminarians call it “sugar and air.” We were Apple v. Microsoft fortunate to have tickets and be able to sit on the aisle so we were literally within arm’s reach of Pope Francis as he walked by. Every day yields new lessons Latest technology faces off and memories, whether it is By Natalie Jo Przybyla which stop to get off of as we Staff Writer iRing will have features like tracking suspiciously like a MacBook, but of Apple or Microsoft, technology make our way to class at the In one corner heart rates and being able to change unlike the MacBook, the Surface in general is becoming better, more Angelicum, or that there is an there is Apple with the song on your finger instead Book bends in half to accommodate reliable, and more aesthetically extra charge for putting tables a new concept for of on your iPod. The iRing might for its 3D modeling feature with pleasing. Soon the days of tying our together at a restaurant. I’m a gadget small seem useless and redundant to some AutoCAD for all the architects out shoes and turning pages in books working on not tripping over the enough to fit on consumers, but it is all part of the there. will be history. And, hopefully one cobblestones and tiled streets your finger, but company goal to bring efficient and Microsoft is also coming out with day someone will fix buffering. and starting to zone out the not big enough to stylish technology to our hands. the Surface Pro 4, which is similar to constant and most annoying play Flappy Bird. Apple is also gaining a lot of the Surface Pro 3, but it weighs less sirens in the world (the police In the other corner, good press for the Apple TV, which and is once again thinner with about sirens actually sound like the Microsoft tries to outwit Apple with runs off of applications instead an hour more of battery life. bee-do bee-do noise that minions a folding keyboard in their new of cable. The device is innovative No matter if one is a supporter make). It is a trial by fire in the laptop. And, off in the sidelines, COURTESY ULDISSPROGIS and practical considering how words of an Aquinas senior, Mary consumers spectate: What do we get cable viewing has gone down since Carra, “I’ve never ridden a city our millennials for Christmas? video streaming applications such bus before. Or train. Or tram. Or Technology in our capitalist as Hulu and Netflix became more anything. And I’ve done it all in society has become more stylish popular. And now, the Apple TV the past week.” lately. The shoe company, Nike, offers a larger viewing option for Each orange sunrise over made self-lacing sneakers just applications like Netflix, so you no the Piazza del Gianicolo brings like Marty McFly’s in Back to the longer have the fear dropping your a fresh day in the eternal city Future. MasterCard made a payment iPad on your face while streaming. and each day is different. It can verification program, which will Microsoft has been caught in the be overwhelming at times but in only let a payment through if turbulence caused by Apple’s hype the wise words of Rome program the purchaser is proved to be the the past few years. The competitor advisor, Dr. Connell: “Semper cardholder with a selfie. Apple, of company may still have a few tricks incipit,” meaning always begin. course, has made the Apple Watch, up their sleeve besides more tablets When you manage to bring which is priced between $400 and and Windows 10. That is right: that spirit of beginning into $17,000, and Apple now has the Microsoft made a new laptop, which your everyday life, wherever concept for a new iRing. Microsoft is doubles as a tablet. See, the laptop you might be, each moment is also jumping on the style bandwagon called the Surface Book is different something treasured, something with their new Surface Book. from the other 2-in-1 tablets because magical. Apple’s iRing will be an accessory for the iPod, which has been the screen does not detach from neglected over the years as the the keyboard. The new laptop has iPhone became more popular. The a sleek new design which looks

News Editors Anna Musiyenko and Chucky Blackmore E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website www.thesaintaq.com 3 NEWS THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 International Student Contemporary Spotlight Writers Series: The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Carlos Eire

By Yashowanto N. Ghosh interested in languages, this reading Elliot Walker Staff Writer will have something for you. Like many writers, Eire has a By Tom Doetsch Traveling the world is something arrangements here. Instead of Carlos Eire day job: He is also T. Lawrason Riggs The Saint Reporter Walker would like to do sometime living in a dorm he would’ve shared will read from Professor of History and Religious in the near future. Like the vast a flat, similar to an apartment he his creative Elliot Walker is his name, tennis Studies at Yale University. In Learning majority of college students he isn’t would’ve had his own bedroom and nonfiction at 7:30 is his game. He’s a freshman who to Die in Miami, he describes how he, very sure what he wants to do after a shared kitchen. p.m. on Tuesday, is originally from the United when he was still in elementary school graduation. His dream job is to be “The pros of living in America November 10, in Kingdom and more specifically and living in a foster home in Coral a professional tennis player like are: good summer weather, it’s the Wege Ballroom Manchester, Gables, decided to become a historian. a good life at Aquinas College and yes, Further in the book, he also describes experience, for the second event ladies, he’s how he, when he was in junior high experiencing of the current season of Contemporary single and and living with the family of an uncle a different Writers Series. ready to in Bloomington, Ill., had a mystical culture is Eire’s latest memoir, published mingle. experience that led him to specialize always good in 2010, is Learning to Die in Miami: “I came in the history of Catholicism. He even to become Confessions of a Refugee Boy, a sequel to Aquinas narrates scenes from graduate school more open- to his earlier memoir, Waiting for Snow because I and his later life as a professor. If you minded, not in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban love playing are interested in history, theology, and/ to mention Boy, which won the National Book tennis and or catholic studies, this will be your this will look Award for Nonfiction in 2003. If you wanted to chance to watch a distinguished scholar great on my are interested in literature, this should keep on of your subject, and—depending upon resume,” be an evening you will enjoy. playing. which passages from his books he Walker said. Both memoirs are based upon There reads—you might even hear something Among the Eire’s experiences around the Cuban isn’t much about your subject at his reading. cons he said, Revolution, which interrupted his collegiate Even if you are not into any of poor winter childhood as a son of a Cuban judge tennis back those things—literature, languages, weather and living in Miramar, Havana, and led to home so political science, history, theology, he does not his and his older brother’s evacuation I decided catholic studies—even then, this will see family or to Miami as part of Operation Peter Pan to come to your chance to come see an event that friends for (and to their subsequent lives in the the States,” should be interesting in that many long periods USA). If you are interested in political Walker said. different ways. at a time, science, this will be your chance to He would Also, this will be your last chance which is hard meet a man who has experienced your go on to talk this semester to attend an event of the on him. subject first hand. about how Contemporary Writers Series: The Walker Eire’s mother tongue is Spanish he talked remaining readings this season will didn’t know and he learned English as a second with various feature memoirist Mardi Jo Link on International Spotlight: Elliot Walker is a freshman from the United Kingdom and a future any of his language—first at school in Cuba, coaches Tuesday, March 15, 2016, and poet star of the men’s tennis team. roommates then as a refugee in the USA—and he from a lot Edward Hirsch on Thursday, April coming into writes in English. In Learning to Die of different 14, 2016. Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer. Aquinas but they all get along in Miami, he includes his experience colleges, then liked Aquinas the Walker said he likes going to great. They do a lot together such of becoming bilingual. If you are most, and here he is. Walker’s college in a different country as play pool at the moose, eat at favorite class is First Year because it forces him to mature. Wege, and of course occasionally Experience and he’s leaning Unlike some of his friends, his play video games. He’s happy to be towards majoring in business parents aren’t right down the placed with such great guys whom because “it is a general degree in road or a couple hours away but he considers to be close as brothers, terms of a job afterwards. It works are separated by a whole ocean. and is eager to continue exploring for a lot of different areas around Student He was surprised by the living America. the world.” Clothesline Project: Senate Update Bearing Witness to AQ Student Senate serves Violence against Women students throughout the 2015- By Adrianna Triche survivors of rape and sexual assault; violence; likewise, while the t-shirts are 2016 academic year The Saint Reporter blue and green for survivors of displayed without wearers, the Project incest and sexual abuse; purple for makes visible the often invisible lives Throughout the year, the Aquinas the women who have been attacked of those affected by violence against College Women’s women. As Center holds many such, it is about different women- honoring these related events lives.” to recognize the After years importance of of suffering numerous issues that abuse in may go unnoticed silence, otherwise. This year women were the Women’s Studies brought Center held the together to Clothesline Project in express their downstairs Wege. need to be The Clothesline heard. During Project has been the Vietnam around since 1990 and War 58, 000 originated in Cape soldiers were COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS Cod, Massachusetts. killed. While The program was these brave By Tom Doetsch formed to bring soldiers were The Saint Reporter attention to the issue COURTESY ADRIANNA TRICHE fighting for of violence against freedom Clothesline Project: Women’s Studies Center held the Clothesline Project in The Rapid is increasing its and connecting with the students is women. It is a way in another downstairs Wege to bring attention to violence against women. Aquinas fee from $.90 to $1.05; at the top of the list, especially since for women and their country, here however, Student Senate has made a most college students are trying to families to express in America, deal with the bus system so Aquinas balance homework, social life, job, their shared feelings because of their sexual orientation; 51,000 women were fighting their students only have to pay $.25 upon and getting enough sleep. by decorating shirts and hanging and black for women attacked for own war and lost. showing his or her school I.D. Another sophomore student them on a clothesline--this acts as a political reasons. The issue of women’s violence is Student Senate President Jake Senator Rebecca Kurkowski said, testimony to the violence women have Dr. Amy Dunham Strand, Director one that has been downgraded and Eccleston said, “Student Senate “This year student senate is trying faced and continue to face. of the Jane Hibbard Idema Women’s made to seem not as shocking as it According to the clothesline project allocated $3,000 from our budget to be as transparent as we can by Studies Center,said, “In its twenty- really is. The Clothesline Project is to cover the increase so that our letting the student body know what website, each woman tells her own fifth year, the Clothesline Project is one form of addressing the women’s story in a unique way using words or students don’t feel the burden of we’re working on and how we’re an important, longstanding testimony fight against violence. It will not paying more than the 25 cents.” serving them.” artwork to decorate her shirt. Each to the problem of violence against stop the violence completely, but will shirt color represents the different They realize that college students Did you know Student Senate women here and around the world. bring attention to the plight of women most of all aren’t made of money co-sponsored the Eboo Patel type of violence endured: white for At root, though it is a ‘silent’ display around the world. the women who have died; yellow so they’re making matters better event? Eboo Patel founded and is of t-shirts, the Project is really about by trying and keep as much money president of Interfaith Youth Core, or beige for battered or assaulted raising a collective voice against women; red, pink, and orange for in their constituent’s pockets as an international organization that possible. The regular Rapid fee encourages religious pluralism. This recently rose twenty-five cents to is just another way that this year’s $1.75, but Student Senate is working Student Senate is improving life for Writer Spotlight My Pants hard to keep it at a mere quarter for Aquinas students. Student senate their constituents. Vice Chair junior Zoë Collenburg a poem by Tom Doetsch Aside from brokering the deal said, “We are also still staying in with The Rapid, the 2015 Student contact with Campus Ministry to Senate plans on becoming more continue to promote Interfaith. We Two paths diverged in a dark plane Finally, both had come on just right jovial and sociable. A sophomore worked with them heavily to bring I only wish I could go one way One warm one cold, it felt very odd student Senator Naomi Schmidt Eboo Patel to campus, and we wish Curiosity snagged away my pain One tight, one loose, it was quite the sight said, “The number one goal of to keep that spirit going.” I had to understand the arcane I was on my way out for the night Senate this year is to connect with Student Senate is working Thus I set out, on my way to play. When I realized, it was all a facade. the students. We want as many hard each and every day to make people as possible to know that Aquinas a better place for all. From I slid into the first one, feeling a dark chill This material I was wearing, they can come to us at any time, to reducing fees to connecting more It was comforting, yet lifeless and stiff Was no more than a sham! our constituent hours, and to our with constituents, they’re certainly I looked down – all the way downhill The damn thing was tearing meetings.” getting the job done. Its twin was loud, like a fire drill So I stood there comparing Student Senate is prioritizing I walked closer, till I tripped into the cliff! Till I threw on some shorts then had to scram. everything going on at the moment,

News Editor Anna Musiyenko & Chucky Blackmore E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website www.aquinas.edu/thesaint page 4 opinion THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015

FROM THE CROWD Save your unfounded >> judgments about Lamar Odom APPLAUSE TO... By Nick Howe custom suits. Sideline reporter Ken for a man I do not know. Not because I The Saint Reporter Berger pointed out that mid-game, condone his behavior, or even because Trader Joe’s, for finally opening shop in When news broke that Lamar when Lamar made a basket, he would he was one of my favorite athletes Odom had been found unconscious at hear cheers and “Nice !” from the growing up. Rather, I hurt for the man Grand Rapids; a brothel outside of Las Vegas earlier stands. Odom would go out of his way who must rationalize cocaine and opi- this month, mass media of all forms to find the fans in the crowd to person- oid consumption to ignore his reali- Adele, for gracing us (once again) with her went rampant. TMZ was in the hospital ally thank them. Everyone who knew ties, his undying, stinging conscious. snooping around for updates. Kendall Odom loved him, and never negative- What we need to understand about majestic presence; Jenner was tweeting “please don’t go.” ly associated him with his drug abuse. Lamar Odom is not that he is tied to The 24-hour news stations were giving Behind the troubled, drug abuser the most famous of families in Holly- status updates hourly. Unfortunately, is someone who hurts beyond a fore- wood and makes terrible life choices, Grand Rapids Comic Con, for giving the attention it brought was for all of seeable repair. The “Kardashian real- but there is a real person behind the the wrong reasons. Today, Odom is ity star” is the one whose father was scenes that has been destroyed by his Grand Rapids its healthy dose of geek; most famous for his relationship with addicted to heroin, whose mother past, and seeks a breath of happiness Khloé Kardashian, but he was never a died of colon cancer when he was 12, by disconnecting himself through Robinette’s, for supplying us with our stranger that randomly crossed paths who attended three high schools, had drugs. As we begin to attack the opi- with her. Odom was famous, talented, his first college scholarship revoked ate-abuse problem in America, Odom much needed cider and doughnuts; and successful long before Khloé. before the fall semester of his fresh- serves as a good lesson for rehabilita- As a Lakers fan since elemen- man year, became a subject of three tion efforts. Instead of criticism, pub- tary school, Odom was one of my fa- college investigations, declared for lic shaming, and viewing addicts as Service learning trips, for going out and vorite players. At 6’10”, it was amaz- the NBA draft, tried unsuccessfully criminals who need to be jailed, let us doing good in the world; ing how well Odom could handle the to pull out of the draft, was picked by offer these wounded individuals love, ball in transition, whipping it around arguably the worst franchise in sports, empathy, and support. When traumat- like a yo-yo. His unique skillset made violated the league’s anti-drug policy ic, stressful things happen to addicts, Bernese mountain dogs, for existing and be him invaluable to any team; he is a twice within eight months and after they consume drugs to cope with the two-time NBA champion and was finally getting his life together, went pain. I would think, then, that bring- cute and fluffy; Sixth Man of the Year four short years home to New York City for an aunt’s ing these people even more stress and ago. But it was his attitude off the funeral and wound up burying his 6 hardships would be the last thing you Halloween, for all of the clearance candy court that truly made Lamar Odom 1/2-month-old son due to sudden in- would want to do. Save your judg- special. A silver lining to the tragedy fant death syndrome, then getting ments for people like Lamar Odom, it’ll provide on November 1st; that unfolded was the unleashed af- robbed at gunpoint. This past sum- because if you don’t have someone finity everyone around the league felt mer, two of his best friends died, and close to you who struggles with drug for him. Magic Johnson noted that his marriage was all but over. addiction already, you certainly will at Fulton Street Construction, for still not every season Lamar played in LA, he When I first heard news of Odom’s some point. being finished. would buy each rookie two or three hospitalization, I personally grieved HECKLES TO... Where are the heroes? By Natalie Jo Przybyla Staff Writer Some believe even the govern- an opened fire on an unarmed shop- Hot dogs, for containing human DNA; While support- ment has turned against them. Scan- lifter in a Home Depot parking lot. ers and opposers dals like that of Michigan Repre- The shoplifter got away and no one Couples’ costumes, for reminding us of of gun laws fight sentatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd was hurt, but the situation brought over regulatory Courser, were the duo used taxpayer up a controversy about concealed how we’re all so single; bills, police bru- money to cover infidelity in their weapons:Should the citizens be al- tality, and mass marriages shows how citizens are lowed to posses such deadly weapons shootings, new acts valued by state officials. in places as public as Home Depot? Cultural appropriations, for bringing out of terror are be- Voters like you and I elect these Innocent people were put in danger. ing printed in our people. Even if politicians were al- People are concerned about being all of the racist Halloween costumes; newspapers every ways honest, the voter can being shot, but they refuse to take away day. The cities aren’t safe, the schools misinformed or careless about candi- a weapon. For the love of all things The New York Times, for asking its readers aren’t safe, churches aren’t safe— we dates, especially when it comes to lo- American— we can’t say bomb on a need a hero. cal elections. Citizens have the power plane, but God forbid they take away if they would kill baby Hitler; One could turn to law enforce- to vote or not vote, but that power is our guns! ment for help. There are some great being misused and abused. We can’t What do we do in a place where cops out there who save people from save ourselves with politics. we can’t look to the people running Jennifer Connell, for attempting to sue her collapsing buildings and cats from Is there an action to take if we our country? We can’t trust our po- 12-year-old nephew for $127,000; tall trees. But there are some cops like lack actual superheroes? There is al- lice forces who are supposed to be in Eaton County, Michigan where an ways vigilante justice. Citizens can our heroes. We can’t even trust our- officer pulled over a young man for fix their own issues, solve their own selves. It’s an issue that probably will Pop-Tart non-toasters, for missing out on flashing his brights and ended up crimes. Citizens can be the witness, never go away. There’s always going shooting him multiple times. The victim, prosecutor, judge and execu- to be the good with the bad no matter all of the gooey goodness that is the toasted young man did not survive. It goes tioner all with the help of a permit who has the guns. All we can focus to show that one cat’s hero is another and a bullet. on is keeping safe. Pop-Tart; man’s villain. In on October 6, a wom- AQ fire alarms, for constantly going off; Winter jackets, for making us all look clunky and awkward. Why jokes about PMS are never funny By Abigale Racine Culture Editor There are without fail, throwing up on the urally, there is the patriarchal cul- theSaint plenty of jokes first day of my period. Don’t even ture that is prevalent, wanting to casually dropped get me started on the excrutiating portray males as the victims of the 2015-2016 EDITORIAL BOARD into everyday con- cramps that leave me withering on onset of PMS. versations regard- the floor. Hardly not. ing Premenstrual The remaining time of this Granted, I have self-diagnosed Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Mayra Monroy Taylor Hodges Syndrome (PMS). lovely cycle, my nerves are shot. I myself with PMDD through inten- News Editors Anna Musiyenko Managing Editor Aaron Campbell Presidential hope- am anxious and I have an inability sive research, but I have been talk- Chucky Blackmore Opinion Editor Mackenzie Murphy ful Hillary Clinton to concentrate. The littlest situa- ing to my doctor about my situa- Culture Editor Abbi Racine Creative Director Emily Higham is often the butt of tion will set me off into a hurricane tion. It is a long process to diagnose many of these jokes. I should know, of emotion. While usually being a because it’s hard to distinguish Adviser Dr. Dan Brooks I used to crack some of these wise- self-reliant, confident person, I be- between regular PMS and PMDD; I *** cracks myself. come extremely insecure of myself have been keeping a journal, noting Please note that the views expressed on this page are those of their Until this summer I learned and I question the validity of re- my most severe mood swings and respective author(s), and do not necessarily represent the views of The Saint that I may have, like many other lationships of those closest to me. have been discussing other birth as a whole. women in my family, Premenstru- Despite my best efforts, I can’t con- control options that may assist me. al Dysphoric Disorder- aka an ex- trol it. It’s almost as if I become a Given my family’s history, this di- treme form of PMS. different person and I have extreme agnosis is prevalent in our own MISSION What, is that a thing? Yes it is, difficulty even getting out of bed in young twenties, so I have a feeling The Saint has worked diligently for the past 32 years to produce an informative, thank you for asking. And yes, it’s the morning. that my suspicions are not too inac- entertaining and journalistically-correct student publication. The Saint is distributed a nightmare. I knew I had to do something curate. by students at Aquinas College and in the surrounding community. Our goal is to It is common knowledge for once my condition started to affect There really isn’t a “cure” ei- continue to provide an open forum for the ideas, views and concerns of the Aquinas those who know me well that from my working and personal relation- ther, there’s only learning how to community. seven to 13 days out of the month, ships. Honestly there is still ten- live with it better. I am out of commission. For a few sion until I notice a lift, when the I am sharing my experiences days before my menstrual cycle, chemical balance is restored. Even because I don’t want to continue LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and a couple days through the du- colors and scenery seem brighter– to live this way, nor do I want oth- All letters must include a signature, typed or handwritten, and include a phone ration of my period, my hormone like how one appreciates their good ers to think that they are alone in number for the sole purpose of verification. The Saint reserves the right to edit levels drop and my body becomes health after recovering from a bad this situation, because they are not. letters to the editor based on content, punctuation, length and libel issues. clinically-depressed. If you do the cold. I also want others to realize that Letters should not exceed 300 words. We will not print anonymous letters to math that’s 84-156 days out of the I used to use PMS jokes as a hormone fluctuations are not some- the editor and will not accept letters to the editor over the phone. year that I am in a battle against coping mechanism– as I use humor thing to laugh at. myself. for most situations. Now, it is a dif- Now, am I going to blow up I notice when my “favorite” ferent situation and I am outraged Russia like Clinton would if she time of the month is on its way. whenever I hear PMS as an excuse was in office? Am I trying to use >> write us a letter! First is the chemical drop and I feel or is referred to in a jokingly man- extreme PMS an excuse? God, I e-mail — [email protected], something is off, then the flashing ner. It is not entirely their fault, hope not, but don’t test me by jok- or use the form on our website. white lights settle in and I welcome they just may not understand how ing about it– I’m just trying to get physical copies – AB, Room 20 the migraine. The cherry on top is, serious a condition can be and, nat- through the day like everyone else.

Opinion Editor: Mackenzie Murphy Email: [email protected] Phone: (616) 560-1287 Website: thesaintaq.com page 5 culture THE SAINT |WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Television: Fallon injured again Local: Free tickets to Grand Rapids Music: Robin Thicke admits he did in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Opera REQUIEM available to students fact blur his lines during interviews >> STARBUCKS During a recent visit to Harvard Those looking for a culutral event to satisfy your Controversal “Blurred Lines” vocalist Robin PSA: A new holiday-themed University, late night comedian Jimmy Humanities class requirement or just simply enjoy the Thicke certainly has had an embarassing couple Frappuccinno flavor sounds scary Fallon injured his right hand, accidently opera should be delighted to know that FREE dress of years: between the VMA’s, a very public good and will be available as of tripping over a fan while holding a bottle rehearsal tickets are available to Giuseppe Verdi’s divorce and a lawsuit. Recently the 38 year old Wednesday, October 28. It is a white of Jägermeister. Fallon injured his left hand score REQUIEM at the DeVos Performance Hall are revealed that he “didn’t do a single interview chocolate mocha which is topped by earlier this June. Hopefully the funnyman available in the Art and Music Center. The rehearsal last year without being high on both [alcohol a bright red, blood-like raspberry can catch a break soon. is Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Vicodin].” Yikes. syrup and whipped cream. <

Culture Editor Abbi Racine E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website www.thesaintaq.com 6 CULTURE THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Suffragette movie Grand Rapids welcomes evokes emotions another year of Comic-Con By Eamon Brennan The Saint Reporter

Whenever a few familiar Comic Con time faces amongst comes around, the throngs of you can be sure people, with to find plenty of some being ex- self-described cited more for nerds and geeks the opportuni- waiting with ty Grand Rap- anticipation for ids Comic Con the doors of poses than the local con- anything else. COURTESY ROBERT EBERT vention center Of the Sister Suffragette: Women’s Suffrage is depicted in new flick starring to open up, of- people I saw tentimes long and spoke By Haley Brink before the “fes- with during and wives--started following and Staff Writer tivities” are set the day, one rallying Emmeline Pankhurst. to take place. of the most en- Suffragette came to theaters on Women over the age of 30 were al- With Grand thusiastic was Friday, October 23, 2015. It is a PG- lowed to vote in England as of 1918, Rapids Comic Ryan Makinen, 13 rated drama based in Britain in and women over the age of 21 were Con, which was who looked the early parts of the twentieth cen- able to vote as of 1928. For England, situated at the forward to tury. It stars Academy Award nom- women quickly became the major- DeVos Place on speaking with inees Carey Mulligan and Helena ity of voters. the weekend of vendors at Bonham Carter. Among others, the Suffragette was amazingly October 16-18, the new Game cast also included three-time Acad- drawn up. The trailer was epic, and there was cer- Room in order emy Award winner Meryl Streep. the movie was definitely as good as tainly no excep- to promote Suffragette was a monumental it was said to be. If anything, Suf- tion to this rule. and discuss a release due to the emotional con- fragette was even better than to be With more game he per- nections that can be made by its expected. It was amazing to see on than 30,000 sonally has de- viewers. the big screen how far people will people in atten- signed. This heartbreakingly passion- go to support what they believe in. dance, the ma- And ate film was inspired by true events This film was not just a made jority of them whether their that occurred during the fight for up story about some women who in some sort of reasons for go- women’s suffrage. This movie cov- were sick of being thought of as pop culture re- ing were relat- ered the lives of those who risked it nothing, it addressed questions that lated costumes, ed to business all for the right to vote, those peo- make one really think. The patriar- the Con prom- or just want- ple risked their entire lives for the chal way of life was blasted open as ised a great time ing to express COURTESY GRAND RAPIDS COMIC CON chance to be equal. well as how the government fought to all who attended. their unique variety of “geekness” Suffragette took place in Brit- to dry up the “problem”. Plenty of celebrities attend- if you will, Aquinas certainly did ain in the early twentieth century Suffragette was definitely not ed to add some star power to the attended it, seemed to be echoed have a presence at the Con. and was based on a woman named one of those films that takes a while event, including Trina Nishimura by my fellow con-goers. Their sen- All of this is not to say that the Maud. Maud was an activist for to get into. Only a few minutes into from Attack on Titan, Marina Sirtis timents, like mine, were focused on Con did not have some negative women’s rights who fought along the movie, you’ll know you stepped from Star Trek the Next Generation, their eagerness to meet people who points. It did, such as the severe with women from all different as- into a good one. and one of my personal comic book were in the same fanbases, liked lack of places to get something to pects of life. She was a wife and Through the hunger strikes, the heroes, Ethan Van Sciver who fel- the same comic books, and the pos- eat and the large areas of empty mother, and she set quite the ex- bombs, and the funeral processions, low DC Comic Book readers will sibility of buying new merchandise space that could have been put to ample for her family. this movie is the one to watch. It is recognize from his amazing art- that displays their appreciation for better use. The movement for the right to sad, heartbreaking even, but it’s not work in Flash: Rebirth and the ear- their respective fandoms. However, despite these, Grand vote for women had started and be- without a cause. One moment you’ll ly 2000’s run of Green Lantern. And despite the Con’s proximi- Rapids Comic Con was as it has gan rolling in the U.K. in 1906. Mid- have tears in your eyes, and the My personal excitement about ty to Aquinas’s Fall Break, the aver- historically been in its 3 years of dle working class women--mothers next moment, a smile on your face. the event, and the celebrities who age attendant could still make out existence: a great success. Heathers the Musical American Horror finally comes to Michigan Story: By Abigale Racine Culture Editor Ryan Murphy’s bloody What’s my damage? The sensational musical conversion of the 1988 cult culture clas- imagination sic film Heathers was FINALLY brought to a Grand Rapids stage, with performances held at Grand By Aaron Campbell caine addict (Paulson), and a Rapids Community College’s Managing Editor deranged, yet dedicated, mother Spectrum Theatre throughout the (Bates). As if these characters month of October. Sex, drugs, were not interesting enough by For those unfamiliar with the and rock-n-roll themselves, Murphy also adds quirky dark comedic flick, Heath- were just a few to the mix a child brainwashing ers is centered around a clique of of the things that arcade, a drill bit dildo, and lots bitchy high school girls, in which were smeared, and lots of blood. curiously most of its members quite literally, all Hotel’s premiere most cer- are named Heather. throughout the tainly outdid its predecessors in The Heathers are the bee’s season five pre- the regard of gore. It was quite knees of Westerburg High School miere of Ryan interesting (semi-disturbing) as and control the the social scheme Murphy’s “American Horror Sto- a new scene was unveiled only to of the school environment ry: Hotel”. find that lust, narcotics, and/or through malicious tactics, prey- The premiere aired October guts were present in some form. ing on those unpopular. One in- 7, 2015 on FX and was seen by Although Hotel got off to a very dividual member of the Heather a total of 5.81 million viewers, bold and confusing start, that is clique is named Veronica. Veron- which is surprisingly down five totally what we expect from the ica is the dark horse of the group percent overall from last year’s “American Horror Story” instal- who has recently been invited season four “Freak Show” pre- lation. into the elite clique, abandoning miere. I do have to give props to her unpopular friends for accep- COURTESY ACTORS THEATRE The cast is probably one of Murphy though, because the pre- tance and she takes an interest in the most beloved aspects of the miere of “Hotel” was one of the the mysterious new boy in town. Corn Nuts: Heathers reminds crowds about the seriousness of wellness. “American Horror Story” instal- most original plots that I have After a bad night of partying lation. As do most seasons, this stereotypical jock/bully type. He her rendition of “Kindergarten ever witnessed unfold. and entering an altercation with season “Hotel” reinvents the con- embraced his role and confidently Boyfriend” before her suicide The blood may have been Heather Chandler, Veronica and stantly changing “American Hor- strutted around in boxer-briefs attempt. The songs featured excessive, however, in Mur- her new found love interest may/ ror Story” plot twists by keep- before the audience, singing of in Heathers are both fun and phy’s defense he did give view- may not have accidently killed off ing primarily the same cast from sexual tension and rape culture in thought-provoking, such as “Sev- ers a heads up about the grisly the reigning Heather and cover it past seasons in the likes of Kathy the musical number “Blue Balls”. enteen” and “Our Love is God”. season to come stating during up as a suicide. Bates, Sarah Paulson, and many If you are curious how the musi- Considering the prevalence of an interview regarding “Hotel” Suddenly, like wildfire, there more, but this time they brought cal conversion differs from the mental health concerns and that it (Season 5) was certainly are mental health concerns all in fresh meat (no pun intended) popular teen film, I recommend violence within schools in to- “more dark” than past seasons across Westerberg High School pop sensation Lady Gaga for her seeing it for yourself and judging day’s society, the message behind and “straight horror this year.” and there is a body count for TV series debut. from there. To be fair, you can- Heathers remains as relevant I just wish I would have known which the star-crossed lovers are Of course, Gaga is an enor- not go wrong- both mediums are since its original release. about this warning before I told responsible for. mous addition to the “Horror extremely entertaining. It is a cautionary tale, remind- my mother to watch it as an at- In the climax of the produc- Story” cast, but I can only cel- The musical maintains the ing its audience of how the toxic tempt to have a common talking tion, Veronica must come face to ebrate so much because previ- same 1980’s identity as the film, influence of others can affect a point. Sorry mom. face with the monsters she has ous leading lady, original “su- complete with the Heathers’ community. So please AQ, take The “American Horror Story” created. preme”, and general badass, signature scrunchies and plaid care of yourself, take care of oth- series has been proven to have a For those sensitive to foul Jessica Lange, will unfortunately skirts set against a colorful Saved ers and watch Heathers on Netflix special way of answering ques- language, violence or to pâté, this not be sighted in “Hotel” (sigh). by the Bell-esque stage. While I together while munching on a bag tions that viewers start having, is not the musical nor the film for So season five, similar to sea- enjoyed the Actor’s Theatre’s per- of BBQ Corn Nuts and love one in the episodes to come. you. son three’s “Murder House”, is formance, I found myself longing another. My question now is, “Will this Those indifferent to such set in yet another eerie building, for Winona Ryder’s snappy, dry blood parade continue through- debauchery, you may have recog- however this time it is not a sub- portrayal of Veronica versus the out all thirteen episodes?” nized a few familiar faces in the urban two story home, but Hotel wishy-washy character portrayal Something tells me that the production of Heathers, including Cortez-an art deco themed hotel of her in the stage edition. show will scream back, “YES!”, AQ junior Ben Avery as the cocky located in Downtown Los Ange- The vocal talent of the cast was but we shall see. jock Ram, as well as 2014 gradu- les, California. immense- especially from actress Check into the hotel but, ates Jason DeJager and Mackenzie The opening scenes gave Macey Madias who played West- don’t worry- I’ve called in your McElroy in the ensemble. light to many things with a few erberg High loner and victim, reservation: Room 64. Avery was humorous to watch being a stylish and sex-crazed Martha “Dumptruck” Dunn- Don’t thank me yet. onstage in his portrayl of the countess (Gaga), a ghostly co- stock and wowed audiences with

Culture Editor Abigale Racine E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website thesaintaq.com page 7 sports THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves: R.I.P. Flip Maria Sharapova: Back On Serve Zack Kassian Heads To Rehab WHAT TO WATCH Saunders >> Men’s HOCKEY Timberwolves head coach and president of Tennis star Maria Sharapova won her Canadiens forward Zack Kassian The Aquinas Men’s Hockey team is off to a basketball operations Flip Saunders died of first complete match since competing in entered rehab recently after being involved in great start, having posted a record of 5-2-1 so cancer at the age of 60 this past week. Along Wimbledon at the WTA Finals this past a car accident that left him with a broken nose far in the young season. Leading the team in with the Timberwolves, Saunders had coaching Sunday. The third seed needed over two hours and foot. While Kassian wasn’t behind the points is sophomore Billy Warren with 11. Tied stints with the and Washington to defeat Agnieszka Radwanska by a score of wheel, alcohol was being consumed. Kassian with four goals apiece is senior Matt Kryzkwa Wizards. Saunders first became an NBA head 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. was traded from the Vancouver Canucks earlier and first-year Nathan Aloisio. The Saints next coach in 1996. this year for a player and draft pick. game<< is on November 7 against Adrian College. Pistons Women’s Basketball: Preview Aquinas Bowling: nick howe |the saint reporter Fresh Faces Leading As the Detroit Pistons begin their sea- Starting Strong son this week, let’s first look at what we can expect for the upcoming season. Stan Van By Taylor Hodges the players have personal goals set for them- Gundy is coming off his first season as coach Sports Editor selves. and his second summer as an executive. To- “A personal goal would be to be WHAC day, only three players remain on the Pistons The Aquinas Bowling team’s are off to all conference,” said Neff. roster since SVG took over as Head Coach a great start this year after placing third in Neal commented with a little more and President of Basketball Operations in their first competition. The Saints only home detail saying “Personally I would love to May 2014. Clearly, SVG knew this team match is on November 7 at Westgate Lanes figure out my mental game. Bowling is so needed a major overhaul, and realized the in Grand Rapids, MI. Like many teams at much more complex than people realize and likelihood of struggling last year. After begin- Aquinas, there are always first-years trying there’s a lot of skill and knowledge that goes ning the season 5-23, the Pistons waived Josh to make a mark, but sometimes that doesn’t along with it.” Smith to unclog the frontcourt. Ensuingly, come easy. After a few matches in November and the team won seven games in a row, and 12 “As a team we are very young so lack of December, the team will turn its focus to- of 15. During which time, point guard Bran- experience in the college bowling atmosphere wards preparing for the WHAC Champi- don Jennings was playing the best basketball is a huge challenge we face,” said junior Allie onships in which they hope to have an out- of his career, averaging 20 points and 7 assists Neal. “This is personally my third year of col- standing performance. If the team does well per game over the 15 game span. However, lege bowling however, we had a big recruit- during the season, especially the conference in late January, the Pistons’ season took a ing class this year so it’s important that we tournament, they will have an opportunity to turn after the red-hot Jennings went down use this year to not only gain experience and compete at Nationals. For this to happen, the with a torn achilles. knowledge but also strengthen our bowling team will be counting on a couple of players Stan Van Gundy addressed his point games, both physically and mentally.” to lead the way. Even though the teams are young, they guard situation a few weeks later, acquiring “Both Chelsey Purdum and I come COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS Oklahoma City point guard Reggie Jackson. still have some strengths. from different collegiate programs that were Catch me if you can: Sophomore Anna Omness dribbles down the court as she Jackson, the talented back up to star Russell “We all get along and help each other nationally ranked so we bring a lot of experi- shakes an opposing player. Westbrook, desired an opportunity to be out when someone needs it,” said senior Da- ence to the team,” said Neal. “Everyone, new By Zoe Harmon of work done in our time frame. We “the guy” and has got his wish in Detroit. kota Neff. or returning, brings something to the table Staff Writer push each other in practice to be the In the 27 games with Detroit after the trade, Neal commented saying “This is a dif- and that’s exactly what we need.” best we can be.” Jackson averaged 17 ppg and 9 apg, enough ficult question for me because I struggle with Neff stated “One key player would As a young Coach Linda Nash adds, to earn him a massive deal, 5 years/80 mil- confidence in my game. If I had to choose be me, I’m the only senior so I need to take group, the Aquinas “Our workouts are very intense lion, with Detroit this summer. though I would say probably my drive to the lead and set a good example. Two more Women’s Basket- and competitive. We are striving to It is now up to Jackson to prove his continue learning and share what I’ve learned key players would be Ryan Lovett and Jared ball team has been get all of our players on the same page worth. Along with offseason acquisitions as well as my diligence with the game.” Edgerton because they are the only other re- working hard to en- working together.” of versatile forward Marcus Morris, stretch- While Bowling is a team sport, many of turning starters.” sure success. They With this kind of drive, it will be four Ersan Illyasova, banger Aron Baynes have been putting in interesting to see the team progress and stud rookie Stanley Johnson, Van Gun- many hours both on throughout the season. dy is finally dealing with a roster of players the court and in the In every competitive sport, a team he envisioned 18 months ago. gym, and are look- has at least one rival in their confer- After scoring a large contract last July, GR Griffins: ing forward to showcase their talents ence. Most of the Saints’ players and all eyes will be on Reggie Jackson. The Jack- beginning at the end of October. coaches feel that Davenport has been a son + Andre Drummond pick & roll will be The Lady Saints have a fresh, powerhouse, however Nash notes, a focal point in the Pistons offense. Jackson young team with six first-years, five “They have a new coach so it will has been criticized for his poor assists to turn- sophomores, and only two upperclass- be interesting to see how they do.” over ratio, but look for this to improve after Rough Start men (one junior and one senior). It is Regardless of who is coaching, working many of the kinks (from learning a clear by the comment from first-year Davenport is certainly a team that the new system)out last season and having a full Hannah Brefeld, in which she said Lady Saints want to beat. training camp with the team under his belt. “Young but hungry,” that despite their It is clear that the team is prepared Teams will look to go under screens for Jack- experience level, these ladies have the to start games and show their com- son on defense, so how well Jackson shoots passion to succeed. petitors what they have. Spitzley was the ball this season will be a huge factor in the They also have the skills to suc- quick to say “We are a gritty team and team’s success. ceed. Sophomore Katie Theut notes, we give 110% every time we step out in Finally, Stan Van Gundy can relive his “Our biggest challenge this year the court.” With a hard-working and Orlando Magic team’s offensive schemes will be our inexperience. However, determined attitude, nothing will stop that led them to the NBA Finals in 2009. we make up for our inexperience with these ladies from winning. The focal points to those teams in Orlando quickness, aggressiveness and pure Be sure to catch a Women’s Bas- were pace-and-space, three point shooting, skill.” ketball game at Sturrus as soon as you and Dwight Howard. With Greg Monroe The hours that they have put in for can. The ladies have their first game on out of the picture (and out of the paint), practice will certainly help them on the Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. They Andre Drummond can fully embrace the court. will host Bethel College and fight for Dwight Howard role as the dominant man Dedication to practice has been their first win. If you cannot make it on in the middle, both anchoring the defensive and will be key for the team. Right Thursday, check out their schedule on- schemes and flourishing in a 4-out, 1-in of- now, the ladies have morning lifts line to find an upcoming game. These fense with efficient three point shooting three days a week and practice in the ladies will be fun to watch, so do not around him. Along with Jackson, much of gym five days a week. Katie Spitzley, miss out. the fate for Detroit weighs heavily on An- the team’s only junior, commented dre’s ability to have a Howard-esque season. about practices mentioning, Look for both players to have a good shot of “They are intense and we get a lot making the All Star Team if the team owns a COURTESY ROXANNE KING respectable record by the new year. Since day 1, Stanley Johnson has been Strike A Pose: Griff poses for the camera during an outing. lights out since putting on a Pistons uniform, Moving As One showing the poise and decision making By Charlie Crowley 2 goals, both coming against the abilities of a veteran. Johnson is a tank of a The Saint Reporter . The Griffins By Aaron Campbell Coach Gardner and the team makes human being at 6’7”, 240 lbs. Early compari- Managing Editor sure to note that this is just the start of a It’s almost the end of the will also get some help from NHL sons are most commonly to (a younger) Ron progressive building process. month, which means out with veteran Dan Cleary, who was The Aquinas Women’s Soccer team Artest and Jimmy Butler, both incredible “We are getting better every day. ArtPrize and in with the Griffins sent down from the Red Wings. is coming in hot as they approach the fi- two way players. Keith Langlois, the Pistons The girls are working hard, and when here in Grand Rapids. The Grand and Tom McCollum nal two games of the regular season. The official beat writer, has swooned over John- they see their hard work pay off it Rapids Griffins, American Hock- have shouldered the load in goal, team, now 9-4-2 on the season, believes son, describing a unique, head-turning aura makes them work that much harder,” ey League affiliate to the Detroit with former Griffin Petr Mrazek the five game winning streak that they in the rookie. Which first year guys have said Gardner. “Everyone is figuring out Red Wings, have begun their sea- starting the season with the Red are coming off of is just the start of what exemplified the star-level swagger in a Pis- their roles, and doing whatever they can son at ; problem Wings. Both are off to a shaky they plan to bring into the WHAC tour- tons uniform before? Langlois pointed out to make the team better.” is, that just like their parent team start, with Coreau holding a 1-1 nament play. the rare air, noting that he’s only seen this However, it’s not only Coach Gard- in Motown, the Griffs are off to a record with a 2.12 goals against The Lady Saints are certainly capa- twice before: Isiah Thomas and Grant Hill, ner that has noticed the recent unity bit of a rough start. The Griffins average, and McCollum sitting at ble of making a run for the WHAC title both first ballot hall of famers. Marcus Mor- within the team. started their first six games at a 0-3 with a 2.93 GAA. considering that they currently stand ris likely receives the nod for the starting job Jessica Parry, a standout junior dismal 1-5 record. The Griffins and the Wings in fourth place overall in the WHAC when the season starts, but look for Stanley transfer from Schoolcraft College ex- The AHL can be a little tricky have a lot of similarities to start standings. The team most recently won to ultimately overtake the position at some plains what she has watched happened at times for players and coach- the season, most notably with a against Madonna University by a score point this year. with the closely bonded team. ing staffs. When problems of any new coach at the helm. With Jeff of 1-0, only after previously toppling As it stands today, Detroit is on the “I believe our team has really been sort arise with the big club, they Blashill getting promoted to Mo- Davenport in a 5-0 victory. bubble for making the playoffs. The Pistons coming together strongly within the look to the farm team to help out, town, the Griffins hired Todd The team and coaches both attri- play in the most competitive division in the past few games. I think a lot of people thus picking up the better play- Nelson as their new head coach. bute the team’s recent successes to fig- Eastern Conference, the Central Division are starting to step up at this point and ers from the squad to boost their Nelson spent time last year uring out what works on the field but (with the Cavaliers, Bulls, Bucks and Pacers.) prove themselves, which has helped team. This also plays backwards coaching both the Oklahoma City more importantly, how to make it work. All four of these teams are expected to make with the momentum and energy of the in that a guy who struggles at Barons of the AHL and the Ed- It is this determination that pushes the the playoffs. After splitting with Josh Smith, team as a whole.” the top level can have success a monton Oilers of the NHL. Nel- team forward at a very crucial point in the Pistons went 27-27, in spite of switching From a player’s perspective, Parry notch below. With the Wings hav- son, the first player ever signed the season. up several important rotation players. explains that there has been an internal ing some early injuries, the Grif- in Griffin’s history, will look to After the Saint’s victory over Dav- I speculate this season will not be as drive pushing the Saints forward. fins haven’t had the firepower continue the success the team has enport, Head Coach Roger Gardner ex- bumpy now that the roster is closer to SVG’s “I believe these past wins have that brought had in recent years and build- plained the secret to the team’s recent ideal model. come from the heart. Personally, I be- for most of last year, or the efforts ing off of their conference final string of triumphs, Not to mention, Stan Van Gundy is one lieve that the team has outworked every that contributed in exit from last year’s “It took the coaching staff a few of the best coaches in the league. In his sec- opponent that we have played in the the Calder Cup Playoffs. How- Playoffs. With the season still ex- games to figure out how to use each ond years with Miami and Orlando, Stan im- past 5 or 6 games,” added Parry. ever, the team does have some tremely young he may have some player’s strength the best. The play- proved the team’s record from their previous It is certainly this collective effort firepower still available. The of- help sent down from Detroit, but ers have bought into their roles, and season by 17 wins and 7 wins respectively. from the team that has placed the team fensive charge so far has been led for the most part will keep the realized that every person on the team Look for Detroit to improve their record in in its current position as they approach by defenseman , who core of his team intact. The Grif- makes a difference in how the team a similar fashion, maybe somewhere in be- tournament play in high spirits. leads the team with 1 goal and 4 fins will look to heat up again in plays. It is really the players who have tween those numbers. My projected record The team will battle Lourdes this assists. , drafted by the the coming weeks to get an early stepped up and are playing great at this is 42-40 with the Pistons making the playoffs. afternoon in their second to last game of Wings in 2012, leads the team with foothold on the playoffs in their time.” quest for the Calder Cup. regular season play. Sports Editor Taylor Hodges E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website thesaintaq.com 8 SPORTS THE SAINT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Larkin Leads Wings AQ Cheerleading: All Smiles titions. Their first competition of the sea- By Charlie Crowley er, both of whom joined Lar- son takes place on January 24 in Concor- The Saint Reporter kin on the Wings’ top line for dia, MI. In the meantime, the team will be a series of games. Zetterberg perfecting their skills through countless When October comes has 2 goals and 9 assists, while hours of practice and putting on a couple around in Michigan, there are Abdelkader has 4 goals and an cheer clinics for some of the local schools. a few assumptions that one can assist of his own, with three of While most of the team consists of have: the Tigers may or may those goals coming against To- first-years, many might be shocked to not be in the playoffs, the Li- ronto on the first night of the find out that most of the members have ons have no chance at the play- season. Goaltending has been little to no experience cheering. Don’t let offs, and Michigan and Michi- split evenly between Jimmy their inexperience fool you, as the coach- gan State football are in full Howard and Petr Mrazek, with es and members are working diligently swing. However, October also Howard posting a 2-1-1 record to ensure great performances. brings back hockey to the Mit- and 2.24 , “Cheering for Aquinas is special ten State, and fans across the while Mrazek sports a 2-2 re- because I was given the opportunity to state turn their attention to the cord with a 2.75 GAA. work alongside some of the best athletes . The Wings Despite the rough start to and friends the school has to offer,” said are off to an average start, fin- the season in Motown, Red first-year Josh Atherton. “Coach Emily ishing 4-3-1 in their first eight Wings fans should not be and Coach Amy push us to do our very games. They went on a tear out alarmed at all. With a new best and helped me realize I have talent of the gate jumping to 3-0, but coach at the helm in former for a sport I never imagined myself play- were outscored 19-18 in their Grand Rapids Griffins coach ing.” , it will take some First-year Dominique Tomlin also next four to drop to .500. COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS Although the Wings have time for players to adjust chimed in saying “This is the first time had a rough start to the sea- to him; however, many cur- Hi Mom:The cheer team shines those teeth for the camera during a halftime per- I’ve ever done cheerleading, unless you son, there have been a few rent Wings have played under formance. count sideline in early middle school bright spots, such as 19 year Blashill in the past and know (which I don’t).” old phenom Dylan Larkin. Lar- what to expect and what is By Taylor Hodges the Saints are seniors Jackie Bourdon and Aside from their honesty, the team kin, who made the opening expected out of them. Also of Sports Reporter Brandon Harris, and sophomore Katie is also made up of some very interesting night roster with Pavel Dat- note, the Magic Man Pavel Dat- Hann. While the team is young, everyone people. syuk is still out due to ankle The Aquinas Cheerleading team is “Well, an interesting fact about me syuk sidelined, is averaging gearing up for another important sea- is looking forward to the season. a point per game with 2 goals surgery he had this offseason, “I’m very excited to start our com- would be that I did ballet for 14 years but Ansar Khan of MLive re- son. Backed by coaches Emily White and previous to attending Aquinas,” said and 5 assists. Larkin impressed Amy Stover, the team is looking to pro- petition season,” said first-year Hannah the Red Wings fans and brass ported that he will ramp up his Kidder. “I’m excited to see what we will Kidder. Atherton commented saying skating in the coming weeks. vide some school spirit while also taking “Before I was a college cheerleader, I alike during training camp and a stab at the National tournament. be able to accomplish from all of our hard the preseason, but there was He is expected to return in the work.” was a varsity swimmer in high school for next few weeks. The Wings may Last year, the team was struggling three years.” speculation he would start the to find participants, thus limiting the The Saints kick-off their season on season in Grand Rapids to help have suffered an early speed October 29 when they perform during Make sure to come out and sup- bump, but should be back up amount of routines they could perform, port your Aquinas Cheerleading team as him develop. Also leading the but should be in the clear this year due to the Women’s Basketball game against charge for the Wings is to full speed in no time. Bethel. On top of performing during the they take the floor during the Men’s and an abundance of newcomers. This year’s Women’s home basketball games. Henrik Zetterberg and Mus- team has 19 rostered members with a Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, kegon native Justin Abdelkad- handful being first-years. Returning for the team will also be partaking in compe- #EvanStrong Aquinas community loses friend, student, and athlete

By Chucky Blackmore News Editor O’Brien to be considered an unofficial team. Any hesitation he had about had on them. “Even though I didn’t know him member of the Kimball family. coming to AQ had been eliminated “Evan was fellow catcher,” said very long, he has left an everlasting There is a deeper meaning behind “Evan is basically the little broth- by O’Brien when she described to him senior Tyler impact on my life. I will try to bet- being a Saint than just an enrollment er I never had, Golembiewski. ter myself everyday by taking the at Aquinas College. A Saint embodies and I thought he “He always had a #Evanchallenge, which is doing some- each and every person who becomes a was just the cut- positive attitude thing to better the community, some- part of the past, present, and future of est thing,” said and was willing to one around you, or even yourself.” our school’s profound history. First- O’Brien. help whenever he Kimball indulged in the AQ life- year Evan Kimball, who passed away As big of a could.” style upon arriving this year: adjusting unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, sports fan he was, Golembiews- to the dorms and college classes, the is most certainly an AQ Saint. Kimball also pos- ki recalled a time endless meal plan, on-campus events Kimball grew up in West Branch, sessed a knack when selfless and sports, and meeting new people. Michigan, fueling his love for sports at for acting--well, Kimball added He decided on an athletic training ma- a young age. He was an avid multi- maybe with a little some humor to jor due to his love for sports and help- sport athlete throughout school, tak- convincing from practice. ing others. ing an interest in , football, O’Brien. “There was “Evan James Kimball is my per- wrestling, and basketball. At the age “I was in- one day where all sonal hero,” said O’Brien. “It saddens of four, Kimball started playing base- volved with our the pitchers had me greatly that his radiant personality ball for the West Branch Little League; theatrical de- to throw and we is no longer walking around AQ, but I from then on, his ambitious little heart partment in high were all prepared am blessed to have someone like him would be set on making baseball a school. Evan and to help out. That’s looking after me. He never had a mean pastime in his life and the lives of his I had theatre class when our coach bone in his body. He could have been loved ones. together,” recalled went to Evan and having the worst day ever, but re- Before making his way to Aquinas, O’Brien. “I saw a was like, ‘I’ve got fused to put himself first. He was too Kimball attended Ogemaw Heights little performer in COURTESY FACEBOOK good news and concerned about the people he dearly High School and shared memories Evan while we did skits and activities the inclusive nature of the school bad news. The good loved. His legacy will live on forever.” with every person he came in contact in class, so being the “big sister” that community. After an hour-long dis- news is each pitcher is only throwing As AQ Saints, we all share memo- with. I am, I nagged at him day in and day cussion at a wedding reception about 15 pitches. The bad news is you have ries with one another that bind us to- “He was a freshman in high school out until he finally tried out for the AQ, O’Brien recalled Kimball’s cheer- to catch all the pitches.’” gether as a family. These memories when I was a junior,” said AQ junior high school’s production of The Pink ful response: “I’m not sure if I fully Another teammate, junior Mi- remind us of who we are and what we Karin O’Brien. “I began to know Evan Panther. He rocked his role and from collected everything you just said...but chael Priest, offered more words about can all accomplish as a community. very well between classes and after there on out, he was a remarkable per- okay, I’ll come to Aquinas!” Kimball’s humor and personality. Although Evan is no longer with with school activities.” former. I loved watching him grow His dream of playing collegiate “He was always making jokes… us, the memories will surely live on O’Brien recalled first meeting throughout the years.” baseball at AQ had come true when but you had to listen closely to hear forever. Kimball through his mother, Lydia, Kimball had always shown an in- he entered the field as an athlete and them because he wasn’t flashy about who worked in the high school at the terest in attending Aquinas College af- a Saint. Though his other teammates it by any means,” said Priest. “If you time. A close relationship was built be- ter graduating high school. His dream didn’t know him very long, their were lucky enough to catch one of his tween all of them, and it didn’t take for was to make it onto the men’s baseball words express the impact Kimball had jokes, you couldn’t help but laugh.” Men’s Basketball Preview AQ Dance By Madison Wilder VanBeek The Saint Reporter and Mitzner Young and Hungry were right be- The 2014-15 Aquinas Men’s Basket- By Kirsten Fedorowicz halftime during Basketball games in hind Bullock ball team proved to be successful finish- The Saint Reporter November. as the third ing with a winning record of 19-13 last The team does more than just per- and fourth For some, dance is a way of life. The year. As the 2015-16 season approaches, form at halftime, they are also doing leading scor- Aquinas College Dance team is prepar- players have begun preparing for the up- an exhibition for high schoolers in De- ers with Van- ing for an awesome season. With their coming tournament at the Indiana Wes- cember. The team is currently working Beek averag- biggest team yet, thirteen athletes, the leyan WHAC-Crossroads Challenge on towards competition at Dance Region- ing 6.61 points team has more possibilities and oppor- Oct. 30. als. With all the skills of the athletes, the per game and tunities than ever before. The team is Head coach David Hammer has a Aquinas Dance Team has high hopes to Mitzner with pretty young, with nine first-years, but few new players who may bring some succeed at regionals and make it to Na- a 6.53 aver- all of them have dance experience be- surprises as the season begins. This in- tionals. age points per tween three and eighteen years. The size cludes first-year’s TJ Hunter and Taylor “Dance is an emerging sport game. John- of the team has allowed for more differ- White. Hammer also lists Grand Valley through our conference, NAIA. This son averaged ent kinds of dances, stemming from the State University transfer, Rashaud Or- is such an exciting time for all of us,” 2.97 blocks per skills and experience of the team. So far, ange, as a key player this year. Coach Renee Cavaliere said. game last sea- the athletes have learned pom routines “Rashaud Orange is one of the best Competition dances are different son, while also and Jazz routines. Soon, they will add a athletes in the conference,” said Ham- than their halftime performances, with contributing 55 hip-hop and another pom dance. mer. “[He has the] ability to score in the their own special theme that has not yet points and 70 “We have some really strong hip open court and half court and is an explo- been released. assists total. COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS hop talent,” Coach Renee Richards said sive player.” “We feel like we can accomplish Venema was Eye on the rim: Junior Ryan Schall keeps his eye on the basket about her skilled team. “This provided Hammer also highlighted senior this goal given our talent, competition third on the while fending off two opposing players. us an opportunity to ask a couple mem- point guard Jacob Bullock as a key player routine, drive within the girls, and the team in re- bers of the team to show off their talent because of his leadership as well as his al championship,” Bullock said. determination to do our best.” Coach bounds averaging 3.13 per game and put and choreograph a routine to perform.” consistency on the court. Last season, The team will face several chal- Renee Cavaliere expressed. up 116 points for the Saints throughout The athletes work hard to learn Bullock was the second leading scorer, lenges this season, including integrating The team will compete against oth- the season. these routines, occasionally having averaging 7.75 points per game. Bullock new team members onto the court which er college students starting in February. Over the course of the season, the practices that last all day in order to believes that along with himself, the re- may be difficult, as well as dealing with Nationals takes place in Florida during Saints will be competing in a difficult learn their multiple different dances. turning seniors will allow the Saints to injuries. Spring Break. conference, one of the toughest Hammer As part of their halftime performances, dominate the court. “We have had several injuries in ear- The Aquinas College Dance Team has seen since his time as coach. Their they have also learned shorter dances to “Our four seniors Zac VanBeek, ly pre-season practices,” Hammer said. Members are easily recognizable by opponents include two teams that were do during fouls. Loren Johnson, Bryan Mitzner and Kail “Once we get these players back we will their black sweatshirts, complete with previously in the Final Four NAIA II “We’re already off to a great start,” Venema will play key roles this year as start building for the season.” embedded glitter stone names. They’re national tournament, including Corner- first-year dancer Betsey Cook said. “I returners and I believe I also must con- Hammer has high expectations. from different classes and majors, dif- stone, who won the national tournament. can’t wait to see where the season takes tribute for our team to be successful,” “This should be an exciting team to ferent dance histories and strengths; but “[We] Always want to win a league us.” said Bullock. watch.” they all share enthusiasm for dance. championship and strive to win a nation- The team will start performing at Sports Editor Taylor Hodges E-mail [email protected] Phone (616) 632-2975 Website www.thesaintaq.com