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GV appoints nation ’s first community philanthropy chair

BY STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI As the Kellogg chair, Frank ­ ASSOCIATEOLANTHORN.COM lin plans to focus on “how we he Grand Valley give collectively to the com­ State University munity we care about ” while Johnson Center in his role as adviser, speaker for Philanthropy and researcher at GVSU. and a national “It’s really a new oppor­ committee have chosentunity Jason to craft a community Franklin as Americasresearch first en ­agenda,” he said. “It’s dowed W.K. Kellogg notchair just for community founda­ acommunity philanthropy. tion, but community philan­ Franklin said he has had thropy more broadly. ” many experiences in the com­ GVSU President Thomas munity philanthropy field Haas said he was pleased that make him qualified for to announce Franklin ’s ap­ the new position. In addition pointment. to having a Ph.D. from New “I am honored and appre­ York University, Franklin has ciate that the Kellogg Foun­ served as the director of Bold­ dation created and invested er Giving, an organization in the chair,” Haas said. “We that promotes wanted to ensure we could philanthropy, get the best in­ INITIATIVE: Campus dining 9tudent workers serve other GVSU students at Engrained, located in The Connection. This and has been a dividual who restaurant is the fifth to earn certification in the state of Michigan, collecting three out of a maximum of four stars. board member “We are setting could continue as chair. To get for 21 Century the pace for School Fund, an individual which supports community at the stature Earning stars for sustainability of Dr. Franklin education and philanthropy communities. shows the stat­ Campus restaurant recognized for green efforts Although he from an academic ure of the uni­ does not begin institution." versity overall. ” BY HANNAH LENTZ current initiatives, ” said Melissa Rentfrow, pus at GVSU, campus departments must his work as the He added NEWSOLANTHORN.COM campus dining marketing coordinator. work together to provide opportunities new chair until that he thinks rand Valley State Universi ­ “This certification helps communicate the to reduce waste in all areas of campus,” June, Franklin BEVERLY GRANT Franklin will be a JOHNSON CENTER ty is known for its sustain­ ‘behind the scenes’ efforts Engrained staff Rentfrow said. “Campus dining plays a expressed his ex­ good fit because ability practices in facili­ has made to the GVSU community. ” big role in this almost 95 percent of the to­ citement to get he will “help the ties, classrooms and, now, The Green Restaurant Association has tal amount of compost on campus is pro­ started - espe­ community be campus dining. been certifying restaurants for the past 20 cessed through dining locations.” cially the opportunity to move the best place it can be. ” As of March 23, Engrained at GVSU years. They provide a comprehensive and Engrained earned the 2 Star Certi­ to Grand Rapids after being in Beverly Grant, associate di­ has been upgraded to 3 Star Certified user-friendly method of rewarding existing fied Green Restaurant in August 2014 New York for 14 years. rector at the Johnson Center, Green Restaurant by the Green Restau­ restaurants and food service operations, but continued to strive for 3 Stars. To be ­ “I have loved working at was a member of the commit­ rant Association. Currently, Engrained new builds and events with points in each come a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant, Bolder Giving, but I am ready tee that reviewed and inter­ is the fifth restaurant in the state to earn of the GRAs seven environmental catego­ there needs to be a high level of chemical for a change of pace and the viewed Franklin and the other this advanced certification. ries. The ranking system starts at one star and pollution reduction, sustainable food, chance to have the time and candidates. Grant said they “In an effort to align with Grand Valley’s and restaurants can strive for the top honor waste reduction and recycling, water effi- space to spend on research and were looking for someone who commitment to sustainability, campus din­ of being 4 Star Certified. reflection,” Franklin said. “I’m ing is constantly evolving and improving “In order to create a sustainable cam­ looking forward to it” SEE ENGRAINED ON AS SEE CHAIR ON AS

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NIEMEYER AWARDS HONOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY The Student Awards Convocation honored three faculty members and four students from Grand Valley State University with the Niemeyer Award on Monday, April 6. The Niemeyer Award is given to students who excel above and beyond the rest in their academic performance. The honor is named after Glenn A. Niemeyer who was GVSU'S first provost. Faculty members who received the award include Craig Benjamin, associate professor of honors; Rebecca Davis, professor of nursing; and Linda McCrea, professor of education. Students Abigail DeHart, Justin Ebert, Julie Bulson and Gabriel Kalmbacher also received the award. For more information about the Niemeyer Awards, contact Michele Coffil at (616) 331-2221.

INTERFAITH SERVICE AND DIALOGUE The Interfaith Service and Dialogue event in ­ vites people from any and all faith backgrounds to discuss religion in a friendly and thought-provoking environment. SETTING GOALS: Members of the Grand Valley State University Student Senate discuss a proposal at a recent general The event coordinators encourage attendees assembly meeting. At Thursday’s meeting, senators were elected to committee leadership positions for next year. to bring along anyone they know who might be interested. The Interfaith Service and Dialogue orga ­ in 24 years,” he said. The full list of the Student Senate nizers want people of all religions to come, including SENATE The finance committee is more than a cabinet positions and the names of the Muslims, Buddhists, agnostics, atheists, Christians CONTINUED FROM A1 body that works with numbers, he said; it’s newly-elected officials includes: and more. participation in traditions, she said. about bringing students ’ ideas to life. In addition to discussion, attendees have the op­ “We are more than that,” he said. “We PRESIDENT Cleghorn said she intends for the mo­ Madelaine Cleghorn portunity to decorate lunch bags that will go toward mentum from last years senate to contin­ also make these peoples’ ideas - their the Kids’ Food Basket, a nonprofit organization ue, and she hopes to make improvements dreams - reality.” EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT dedicated to ending childhood hunger. internally and externally. Turnbull said he wanted to lead the Jorden Simmonds committee because he is passionate The event will begin at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 “I hope to strengthen the body by in­ VICE PRESIDENT FOR SENATE RESOURCES in Room 2215/2216 in the Kirkhof Center. creasing transparency between cabinet and about finance. Lawrence Williams “I have the desire, the ambition and the For more information, contact Brad Mueller at the whole senate, as well as take on cross­ committee projects,” she said. vision to improve, to really bring finance VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE muellebrgpmail.gvsu.edu Jeremy Turnbull Improvements also include reaching forward,” he said out to the student body and helping them Lawrence Williams, vice president-elect GVSU CONCERT BAND SET TO PERFORM VICE PRESIDENT FOR CAMPUS AFFAIRS be more aware of Student Senate, she said. of the Student Senate resources committee, Sean O’Melia Dr. John Martin will conduct the Grand Valley “I also want to reach as many students said senate can help other GVSU organiza­ State University Concert Band in a performance on as possible, so they know senate exists as a tions work on their goals, as well as its own. VICE PRESIDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS Maria Beelen Thursday. April 16 that is free to the public. resource for them,” she said “Senate can not only work on itself, but I would like to assist and advise organiza­ The GVSU Concert Band gathers the best student One way that Student Senate is a re­ VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY AFFAIRS musicians from the GVSU campus, including both source for students is through its funding tions on infrastructure and provide media­ Mackenzie Butler music and non-music majors. of student organizations. tion to constitutional roles,” he said Williams, now in his fourth year on VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS Aside from conducting the Concert Band, Dr. John Jeremy Turnbull was elected vice Student Senate, has previously sat on the Matthew Bogden Martin coordinates the athletic band program and is president of the finance committee, finance and external relations commit­ the head of the Laker Marching Band as well as the which is responsible for handling and al­ VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS tees. He said that he hopes to make senate Ella Fritzemeier University Band. locating those funds. In his speech before the senate, he stressed the responsibility a better resource for students. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. inside Louis of handling so much money. “One of my top priorities for next year Armstrong Theatre at the Performing Arts Center on “We are given $1.2 million, which is would be to amplify the voice of students GVSU’s Allendale Campus. more than the average American makes through Student Senate,” he said " For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/music , or contact Dr. John Martin at (616) 331-3484.

STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP at GVSU to increase under­ CHAIR standing of philanthropy, and In order to better prepare students for final exam CONTINUED FROM A1 it shows GVSU’s commitment week, the University Counseling Center will host a to community at a local and one-hour stress management workshop open to all has a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, five or more state level, Grant said. students on Thursday, April 16. “We are setting the pace Titled "Stress Less 6 Ace Your Exams: a stress years in the nonprofit zone, scholarship or reflection in for community philanthropy management workshop," the event will teach relax ­ the field and outstanding re­ from an academic institution,” ation techniques that will benefit students as they search and teaching. Grant said. “This position will study for finals week. “Jason’s experience, knowl ­ evolve into a national thought The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. edge and relations within the leader in communities. It en­ In Room 2259 of the Kirkhof Center. No RSVP is field of community philan­ compasses not just a founda­ required. thropy made him stand out,” tion but community-based For more information, contact the University she said. organizations and different groups it has an influence in.” Counseling Center at (616) 331-3266. The position was created

VOL. ua NO. SB HEALTHY: Student workers serve salad at Engrained in Hantfjorn Connection, which has now received a 3 Star certification. in restrooms, recyclable paper ENGRAINED in the dining office and the EDITORIAL STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF CONTINUED FROM A1 use of a composting service, as Edttor-4rrChl«f Advertising Manager well as other changes. SARAH HILLENBRANO MARIB8A WINTER ciency, energy and disposables. During the improved eval­ “Earning a 3 Star certifi­ AMoclata Editor Asst. Advertising Manager uation, Engrained, located in cation from the Green Res­ STEPHANIE BRZEZINBKI KAITLVN KLAPATCH the Connection, was able to taurant Association is a great Nows Editor Account Managers make necessary changes for accomplishment for both our HANNAH LENTZ MOLLY LABEFF full time and student staffT PAI6EYOUNG needed sustainability growth. Sports Editor said Aaron Johnson, campus NICH0LAA8 ZOMER Anna Hill, campus dining JAY BU8HEN dining food service director. JORDAN SCHULTE sustainability ambassador, col­ A 8 E Editor AMANOA FELLMAN lected data showing ongoing “Each member of our team SHELBY PENOOWBKI JORDAN COOPER has a role in our sustainabil ­ SPENCER 8CH0NBCHACK sustainable practices at the Laker Life Editor restaurant that were not taken ity initiatives, including Anna COLLEEN SCHONFIELD Ad Designer into consideration during the Hill, campus dining sustain­ RYAN MUENCHOW I megs Editor first certification. Practices in­ ability ambassador, who helped lead this effort.” KEVIN 8IELAFF BUSINESS STAFF cluded the implementation of For more information, call Layout Editor Business Managsr reusable utensils, a bulk condi­ ROSS TANNER KATIE BALBOA ment station, automatic lights the campus dining office at Layout Staff Business Assoclets (616) 331-3016. KATIE ZI0LK0W8KI DAVID INOA JOROINN WEST CHASE HA8PER Distribution Manager ASHLEY VAN DYKE DELANEY WALTHER

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BY LUCAS ESCALAOA ration is key to that success. LESCALADAIBILANTHORN.COM “It is people who are working in the field rand Valley State University hosted of sustainability that come together, that sup­ the Seventh Annual Sustainabil ­ port each other, that encourage each other, ity Champions Breakfast to honor that challenge one another to be even better students, staff and faculty who than we are,” Heartwell said. promoted sustainability awareness Communications professor Frank Blos­ and helped create better sustainability practices. som and his team of students received one This year, the breakfast was part of a larg­ of the Sustainability Champion awards. The er event - the environmental studies sus­ Ford Motor Company approached Blossom tainability showcase. The showcase provided to work on a project to create a video on peo­ various presentations from three different ple who are “going further. ” GVSU courses where students worked on The students ’ video focused on David Mil- projects related to sustainability. larch and his two sons, who are attempting to The showcase ties in with the university ’s tackle global warming by cloning some of the new upgraded focus on sustainability. After a oldest trees in the world. year of planning, the university established a Yulia Conley, president of the student urban campus-wide sustainability advisory commit­ planning association, helped organize a sustain­ tee. Anne Hiskes, dean of the Brooks College of able global cities conference. She was honored for Interdisciplinary Studies, said the new commit­ her part in organizing the event, which brought tee has 25 members and includes a representa­ together six cities to discuss sustainability. tive from each of GVSU s eight colleges. Creating a video or being directly involved “It’s the first time we’ll truly have a universi ­ with the future of sustainability is not the only ty-wide body that will plan sustainability goals way to become a sustainability champion. Sta­ and enhance collaboration and communica­ tistics students Paige Melick and Trisha Zim­ tion across the university, ” Hiskes said. merman analyzed student surveys that help GVSU President Thomas Haas said sus­ GVSU gain understanding of how sustainabil ­ RECOGNITION: President Thomas Haas speaks at the Seventh Annual Sustainability tainability is a core value at the university - ity is taking place on campus. Champions Breakfast, which honored people who worked on renewable efforts at GVSU. students are helping lead the university in a Norman Christopher, executive director of positive direction, so it is important to hon­ the Office of Sustainability Practices, said many to Heartwell to honor his leadership throughout GVSU will offer an environmental studies or the students who have done exemplary of these students are helping GVSU move to the the university ’s sustainability efforts. program this summer that will help students work related to sustainability. next level. It is easy to get started on recycling and “If you have to look at who brings us all to­ learn more about sustainability. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell begin thinking about basis sustainability ideas. gether in West Michigan, it’s George (Heartwell),” works with GVSU to create a sustainability However, students and faculty at the university Christopher said. “So during this last period, yes GO TO: plan for the future. He said living in a sustain­ are driving sustainability ideas to new levels. we worked together, but you always have to look www.gvsu. edu/ens able fashion will save the planet, and collabo ­ Christopher presented the first Legacy Award at who sets the tone for the work that we do.” FOR MORE SUMMER EXPERIENCE A Laker’s guide to summer jobs in GV community

BY DREW HOWARD dents and has opportunities SUMMER TUTOR a.m. for a stipend pay. ect on the All-American Wom­ as Microsoft Word and Mi­ ASSISTANTNEWSKSLANTHORN.COM for students in all fields. GVSU is looking for people The academic camp is en’s Baseball documentary “A crosoft Excel. or students still Lisa Knapp, assistant direc­ willing to tutor high school stu­ looking for students who are Team of Their Own.” Addition­ The position offers 10 to 15 looking to earn tor at the GVSU Career Center, dents for an academic summer knowledgeable in certain fields ally, interns will be required to hours per week and pays $935 some extra cash said Lakerjobs added 83 new camp that is located on the Al­ such as science, math, reading help with event planning and per hour. To apply, send a re­ and experience employers and 517 new jobs lendale Campus. The job runs and writing - preferring a ju­ contacting local media, cin­ sume and cover letter to Abig- during the sum­ during the week of March 23. from June 8 to July 14 with a nior standing or higher, but is emas and other places. . a aX>? .sl»,an at sloaolxagvsfi.eduj mer semester, internshipIn andterms of jobs located full day of orientation train­ not exclusive. The position is unpaid at 20 COMMUNICATIONS WRITER job opportunitieson locatedcampus during the sum­ ing on June 1. Workers will be For more information, call hours a week and goes from the v University Development is right on Grand Valleymer, KnappState added that there compensated $8.15 per hour. the TRiO Upward Bound office spring of 2015 to the fall of 2015. looking for a student to work QUniversity ’s campus can be are opportunities for stu­ Positions include both at (616) 331-3144. Paige Anderson, a public 15-25 hours per week as a found online through the dents to get just about every tutors and tutor/counselors. relations intern with the Vet­ communications writer for the help of the Lakerjobs website. kind of experience. Tutors will work with stu­ PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENT erans History Project, said the GVSU Development Office. COORDINATION With an average of more Below is a list of some job dents hands-on from 3 p.m. internship will provide great In the position, the student Interns under the supervi­ than 200 jobs being added and internship opportunities to 9 p.m. while a tutor/coun ­ experience for students. will work with the GVSU com­ sion of GVSU professor Frank every week, Lakerjobs di­ on campus that are posted on selor will work in overnight “The Veterans History Proj­ munications team and act as Boring will work with the rectly targets GVSU stu­ the Lakerjobs website. positions from 2 p.m. to 8 ect has given numerous stu­ a writer, web content editor as GVSU Veterans Flistory Proj­ dents the opportunity to gain well as a project manager. As­ real-world experience,” Ander­ signments and duties will vary son said. “They have also ex­ depending on what is needed tended job offers to exceptional to be done by the full time staff. interns post-graduation.” A strong candidate should Resumes and cover letter have a background in English, can be sent to Paige Anderson advertising or public relations at [email protected] . and be able to work down­ town at the L.V. Eberhard GRAPHIC DESIGNER Center. Salary is determined Applications are being ac­ based off experience. cepted for a graphic designer To apply,send a resume and position for Alumni Relations cover letter to Mary Ouellette at related events. In the position, [email protected] students will prepare artwork, design brochures and publi­ cations for events, regularly GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION upload files as well as attend SYSTEMS ASSISTANT certain Alumni Relations For $10 per hour, the Geo­ events if needed. graphic Information Systems Students applying should assistant will work with the have graphic design experi­ Community Research Institute ence and be familiar with Adobe Creative Suites as well EMPLOYMENT: Students talk with potential employers during the winter 2015 Career Fair. This is just one way for stu­ SEE JOB HUNT ON AS dents to find summer jobs - another is to search for opportunities on Lakerjobs, a website run by the Career Center.

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jjtAOj iQu*fj :sj*MSuy APRIL 13, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN OPINION &GVLNEWS # A *4 Religion and politics, who if what’s trending Yahoo is tion of terms is in order. it’s already over. Doesn’t that “separation of church and to imply the government sup­ indicative of what’s trending at Religion deals with a belief strike you as peculiar? state” rising from the Allendale plies Americans their rights, Grand Valley State University. in God, his perfection, his will We have yet to define and Pew campuses, despite the not God. These men were At the time I sat down to for our lives, our obligation to politics. Politics, in a nutshell, likelihood that nearly every convinced that God gives write this, Sandra Bullock, obey him, a system of reward deals with the ethics concern­ one of those cries comes from humans their rights and that Khloe Kardashian and Sarah and punishment, a general ac­ ing regulation of a nation or people who couldn ’t even tell the government is merely there Gellar topped the list of what countability for our actions to state to keep itself safe, at peace you the origin of the phrase to protect those rights. was trending on Yahoo. Hol­ God and it has much to say on and prosperous. Were talking that so soon appears on their But these are all things were lywood, or rather, fantasy, the subject of morality. defense and independence, a lips when the topics of religion woefully ignorant of, and I consumes our thoughts. George Washington, the robust economy, protection and politics come up. believe it’s due to our reluc­ Whether you ’re talking father of this country, said, of the citizens’ rights and, as Thomas Jefferson said it tance to talk about religion and BY KEITH EICHHOLZ about actresses, a fake sport or “Let us with caution indulge Webster concluded his defini­ but you won’t find it in the politics. We take the easy way EDITORIALOLANTHORN.COM the Walking Dead, the topic the supposition that morality tion, “with the preservation and Constitution. In fact, it was out and say these topics don’t hen I sat down of the day is almost always can be maintained without re­ improvement of their morals.” actually written in his reply to merit the time of day. And if to write this chimerical - existing only in ligion.” But forget about what I have already stated things the Danbury Baptist Associa­ you should happen to bring column, I the mind, not in reality. Washington said. Simply by to you that seem impos­ tion in Connecticut, a group them up, don’t mixthe two wanted to write What is it about reality that alluding to an 1828 definition sible - things that are simply that wrote Jefferson upon his whatever you do. about religion we fear so much? Why is it of the term “religion” penned incompatible - not by giving inauguration in 1801. The LOG ON TO: and politics - the topics nearest that the topics of religion and by Noah Webster, controversy you my opinion but by read­ DBA wrote Jefferson out of and dearest to me. But I can’t politics are considered taboo? I has ensued. We haven ’t even ing a couple definitions. I fear that the Bill of Rights wwwAanthorn.com TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE do that You ’re not interested, have a theory, but first a defini­ begun the discussion and can already hear the cries of would be interpreted by some

QUESTION OF THE ISSUE VALLEY VOTE THIS ISSUE’S BLOG What would you like to see Do you think GVSU provides QUESTION: Think carefully Student Senate accomplish students with resources to Do you think Student about your actions next year? implement their project ideas*? Senate has enough interaction with the By Kelly Smith student body? YES NO MICHELLE AWREY LOG ON S VOTE NO OPINION LANTHORN.COM ‘I think there should be more programs LANTHORN.COM for Grand Valley students on the weekend and those programs should be well GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Natalie Love advertised. ’ YEAR: Sophomore MAJOR: English for Elementary Ed. HOMETOWN: Wayland, Mich.

ELIJAH BECK (> *1 think there should be a focus on creat ­ ing sidewalks for those who commute to J campus by foot for safety, especially at 1 A night.' YEAR: Sophomore # MAJOR: History and Sociology m HOMETOWN: Berkley. Mich.

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AARON MAXEY EDITORIAL ‘There should be more of a focus on out ­ door recycling containers to improve the sustainability efforts of the university* Representing students YEAR: Senior MAJOR: Education Students should contact their representatives on HOMETOWN: Caledonia. Mich. campus to get involved and suggest changes at GV

abinet members for the student involvement with Student Senate of the student body and surrounding ELI BALE 2015-16 school year were could help to cover all bases of student community are encouraged to attend. ’There should be more of a effort to cre ­ voted on during Thursday ’s need in a comprehensive manner. Additionally, during these meetings, ate a more welcoming and open environ ­ meeting of the Grand Valley There are several events held there are opportunities at the beginning, ment for diversity on campus.' State University Student throughout the year by Student Senate middle and end for any comments or Senate. Each student representative will that could provide for student input. concerns from the public. With events such as Last Lecture and Getting students involved in Student YEAR: Junior head one of the seven committees that MAJOR: Liberal Studies make up the senate, including senate University Leadership Round Table, Senate initiatives is an important way to HOMETOWN: Cedarvllle. Mich. resources, finance, campus affairs, edu­ there are chances for student involve ­ make sure they have a say in things that cational affairs, diversity affairs, external ment with the senate throughout the can have a direct impact on them during relations and public relations. Each of year. Senate also appoints students to their time at GVSU. Student Senate is also •MMIMIMIIIIHMIlllllMlllllllllllllllinillllllllllllllMIIMinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimillllllllll these committees represents a different university committees, and those inter­ a closer link to administrators and others GVL EDITORIAL BOARD area of focus and has several student ested in learning more about this can who can implement real policies that cre­ Sarah Hillenbrand Editor-in-chief senators working to complete tasks under contact the senate to become involved. ate real changes. If there is anything you Stephanie Brzezinski Associate editor the head of the elected vice president. Students can also look to these indi­ see that should be considered next year, We want to congratulate the recently- viduals if they have a problem that they you can contact the senate via their web ­ Hannah Lentz News editor elected individuals, while also encouraging feel should be addressed at a university site at www.gvsu.edu/studentsenate/ , or Jay Buehen Sports editor them to keep the student body in mind level. Student Senate meets every Thurs­ visit the office in the Student Organization Shelby Pendowski AGE editor when looking at issues to focus on during day at 4:30 p.m. for general assembly. Center on the lower level of Kirkhof. Audra Gamble Digital editor the nextacademic year. An increase in These are open meetings, and members IIIIIMIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIMMIIIIMIIIimilllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimillllilllllllllll GVL OPINION POLICY The goal of the Grand Valley can be submitted to the Grand Lanthorn's opinion page is to act Valley Lanthorn's YourSpace Club events should have higher attendance as a forum for public discussion, page by emailing community® ration. After all the planning, events and make sure some cause we haven ’t been attend­ comment and criticism in the Grand lanthorn.com. spending, securing a location, people attend each event. The ing events, it reflects really Valley State University community. Letters to the editor should setting up and the build up of motivational speaker said poorly on our university. Student opinions published here include the author's full name excitement, it’s really unfortu ­ that by the time he graduated GVSU doesn’t necessarily do not necessarily reflect those of and relevant title along with a nate for it all to go to waste. high school, nearly the whole the paper as an entity. valid email and phone number have to have a club like this, The Grand Valley Lanthorn aims for confirming the identity of A lot of the clubs have school was involved in the club but if people could get their to be a safe vehicle for community the author. Letters should be fun ideas, but if they don’t - which created a really tight friends together when they’re discussion. The Lanthorn will not approximately 500-650 words have people, they can’t reach knit academic community. not doing anything and just publish or entertain any forms in length, and are not edited their potential. This past I think implementing spend two hours supporting of hate speech, but will not by the staff of the Grand Valley week, Harry Potter Alli­ something like this could their school, our community discriminate against any other Lanthorn outside of technical ance had to cancel its Slam really help to increase par­ could really grow. views, opinions or beliefs. The errors for clarity. Poetry/Book Drive because ticipation in GVSU clubs. Now, what can the clubs content, information and views To make a submission, email BY DANIELLE ZUKOWSKI no readers attended. We do have a lot of student do on their end to increase expressed are not approved by nor at editorialOlanthorn.com or by EOITORIALOLANTHORN.COM Some high schools have organizations and events, but attendance? Perhaps it’s due necessarily represent those of the dropping off your submission in a student organization called we have to make the effort to to lack of awareness. Maybe university, its Board of Trustees, person at: his past week ­ Bleacher Creatures to increase get involved for that to mean clubs need to get the word officers, faculty or staff. end, Spotlight attendance at school events. I anything. Right now, they’re out more through posters and Reader submissions on the 0051 KIRKHOF CENTER Productions GRAND VALLEY STATE first heard about in high school basically just a list. They need the newspaper. We also have opinion page appear as space brought hip hop UNIVERSITY when a motivational speaker people to have meaning. a TV and radio station. Some permits, and are reserved for artist Hoodie Al­ letters to the editor only, all ALLENDALE. MI 49401 came for a homecoming pep Many groups have under write club events on white­ len to Grand Valley State Uni­ other reader-generated content 818*826-8278 rally. Basically, this club acts as ten active members. It’d boards in classrooms and the versity. These kinds of events a support group, or cheerlead­ be great to see more active library - maybe they should usually attract high attendance, ers, for all events - especially involvement, so when new do this more. Or they could but what about events of other WHAT'S YOUR the ones that normally don’t people come to GVSU, they place more of an emphasis on student organizatioas? get the same attention as can see our school pride. social media, like tweeting or Many of the events listed HAVE A PROBLEM THAT YOU football, such as synchronized We need a student body that making Facebook events that NEED HELP SOLVING? SEND on the student calendar have swimming or food drives. is diverse and enthusiastic people can register for. Maybe US AN EMAIL very low attendance. It’s really Of course, the whole about being involved. When do a pre-event bake sale and a shame when clubs have to group can’t attend every single people ask about college and hand out flyers wit’, each EDITOR!A L (&>LANTHORN. COM cancel events after weeks or event because of scheduling we have nothing to say about item. Get creative! maybe even months of prepa­ PROBLEM conflicts, but they split up student organizations be ­

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JOB HUNT CONTINUED FROM A3 at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy in areas such as data documentation, address matching, data quality as well as both short-term and long­ term research projects. GIVING BACK: A student candidate is Matthew Blazo expected to have an overall and Leah Campau, GPA of at least 3.25 and have volunteers at completed either GPY307, the Grand Valley NRM395, PA644 or another State University class equal to these. Candidates Relay for Life, should be able to work at least spoke about two academic semesters and the importance have a major or background in of the event. A geography, urban planning or variety of GVSU social sciences. organizations I he position allows for 20 banned together hours per week and Is located to raise money at the GVSU Pew Campus. for the American To apply, send a letter, re­ Cancer Society. sume and two professional or BRIANNA OLBON academic references to Jeremy GVL Pyne at [email protected] . GO TO: □ www.gvsu.edu/ careers/lakerjobs FOR A LIST OF JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS Speaker discusses masculinity and sexuality

BY ALYSSA RETTELLE stated, “The heavier the haz­ a thing because they thought codes like ‘straight porn and she said the take away from wired sexual natures. ” ARETTELLEH3JLANTHORN.COM ing, the stronger the bros. War gay men would misinterpret beer. ’ 1 hey’re being used to this talk should be three In addition to the book ane Ward, an builds amazing bonds and the ceremonious touching. ” represent a kind of white different things. that inspired this talk, Ward associate profes­ hazing is basically war. One She also spoke of the masculinity that isn’t weird “First, we haven ’t focused has authored a book titled sor of Womens thing is for sure, bros would be casual encounter section because it carries no associa­ enough on the vast array of “Respectably Queer.” She has Studies at the nowhere without hazing.” on Craigslist. She analyzed tion with gay subculture. ” activities happening under the also published several articles University of Ward’s thesis is that homo­ 125 different personal ads She linked the ads on Craig­ bolster of heterosexual men,” on queer politics, whiteness, California Riverside, visited sexuality is an invisible, but that contained white men slist to the homosexual and Ward said. “All activities appear heterosexuality and, most re­ Grand Valley State University vital, ingredient of heterosex­ seeking white men, and she straight white male risk-taking to thrive in hyper-heterosexual cently, queer motherhood. At on Friday to talk about her lat­ ual masculinity. found that homosexual acts that is evident in popular cul­ environments, as well as bisex­ the University of California est book titled “Not Gay, Sex “Heterosexuality is not the were being made hetero­ ture TV shows and movies, ual and homosexual ones. Riverside, she teaches courses Between Straight White Men.” opposite or absence of ho­ sexual by masking it as male such as Jackass and South Park. “What sets it apart from in feminist and queer studies. “I’m really excited to be mosexuality, but is a unique bonding and friendship. She said because the men in ‘gay’ isn’t specific acts, but the Ihe event was cosponsored here,” Ward said. “Hopefully I mode of engaging homosex­ “Ihese people use arche­ Jackass are straight, white bad cultural narratives circulat­ by Iota Iota Iota; Women and can shake things up a bit with ual sex, a mode characterized types of youthful men, jocks boys traveling and doing “dude ing them. If male and female Gender Studies Honor Society, images of mens butts. ” by pretense, disidentification and surfers and frat boys; on dude groping,” it invites heterosexuality incorporate the Department of Sociology, She spoke on the experi­ and heteronormative invest ­ they’re presented as natu­ viewers to celebrate homosexu­ many kinds of homosexual the College of Liberal Arts and ence that led her to began ments,” Ward said. “When ral subjects of platonic male al acts like it is a sacrifice made contact, then this fact com­ Sciences Dean’s Office, Student this project, which was hav ­ straight, white men approach friendship,” Ward said. “Their for our entertainment. plicates theories of exclusive Senate and the Academic and ing dinner with a friend who homosexual sex in the ‘right’ ads contain hetero-masculine In her closing remarks, sexual orientations and hard­ Professional Funding Board. told her about his time being way, to bolster • - '•*'» . yri Ml* Sstf hazed in a fraternity. 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ARTS AT A GLANCE imniuiiMiMiHiiiHiiiimiiHiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiimiiiiiHiiiHiHiiiiiimni Spotlight on Hoodie UNIVERSITY ARTS CHORALE AND CANTATE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Hip-hop artist stops at GV before Boys of Zummer Tour Linder the direction of Ellen Pool, the Grand Valley . “I think in hip hop, and in all music, it State University Arts Chorale and Cantate Chamber is important to tell your own story. So I Ensemble will perform on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the s- think a lot of it is telling your own story Cook-Dewitt Auditorium. The University Arts Chorale and trying to write stuff in a way that is a group of 50 students who works with many dif­ other people can relate to.” ferent choirs around the Southwest Michigan area. Starting on June 10, Allen will go on m tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa on The Cantate Chamber Ensemble is compiled of six men and six women singers. The ensemble performs The Boys of Zummer tour. “I am really excited,” he said. “I have a variety songs from different time periods and ■ never been in a position where I am the genres. The concert is free and open to the public. opener for a really big tour like that. It is For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/music or kind of a new challenge for me.” contact Ellen Pool at [email protected] . Allen released his latest album “People Keep Talking ” in 2014, but he is currently OPENING RECEPTION: PENULTIMATE working on new music. Join the Grand Valley State University “Right now, I am working on a mix tap Photography seniors on April 16 for their senior that is all sample, all lyrical hip hop,” Allen thesis show “Penultimate." The reception is from said. “So whatever comes next will be like a 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the GVSU Art Gallery in the free project, so it will be free online for ev ­ NO INTERRUPTIONS: Musical artist Hoodie Allen performed in the GVSU Field- Performing Arts Center. The show is on display from eryone. I am sure there will also be like a house for the spring concert. More than 3,000 fans came out to see his show. proper album at some point in 2016, but I April 13 - April 24. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, really want the mix tape to be just as impor­ Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and BY SHELBY PENDOWSKI When the doors opened at 7 p.m., ARTSOLANTHORN.COM the jjne wrapped around the GVSU tant as an album will be. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition is “I think mix tapes are a nice place to ex­ hen it comes to his fans, Steve Fieldhouse, and people even waited free and open to the public. For more information, periment and try new things that you may Markowitz, also known as outside in the rain to see Lion Babe and contact Victoria Veenstra at [email protected] or be scared to do on an album. ” Hoodie Allen, is equally Hoodie Allen perform. Johnson at [email protected] . Although no collaborations for the mix committed to them as they Lion Babe, known for collaborations tape or the album have been arranged yet, are to him. As he prepared with hip hop artist Childish Gambino, LAKERFEST Allen would like to work with Chicago hip- for his show on April 9 at Grand Valley was the first to take the stage. Follow­ hop artist Vic Mensa, Marina and the Dia­ Grand Valley State University ’s Spotlight State University, he spent time respond­ ing her performance, many individuals monds, Lily Allen and Kate Nash. Production is throwing an end-of-semester extrava ­ ing to students ’ tweets, taking pictures with began to chant “Hoodie” in anticipation Even as he grows in popularity, Allen ganza for all the Lakers preparing for exams and fans who began lining up at 11:30 a.m. for of Allens performance. said he will remain faithful to his fans the freedom of summer. On April 17, students are his 8 p.m. show and tweeting out “So ridic­ Throughout the hip hop artists set, and stay true to his music. invited to enjoy a carnival-themed day to “celebrate ulously excited for GVSU tonight! Can’t be ­ references to GVSU occurred regularly. “For me, I just love doing if’ he said. “I lieve 3,000 people are coming, we will give Hits such as “No Faith in Brooklyn ” trans­ an end as a new beginning." The carnival will feature love that you can go and talk to someone on you an epic show #GetWetLakers.” formed into “No Faith in Allendale,” and in free food like hot dogs, cotton candy and ice cream. Twitter for months and months and then “I have been tweeting like crazy today, a cover of Big Seans “I don’t ff** with you,” Lakerfest is from noon to 4 p.m. on the GVSU Kirkhof they come to the show and you like know like it is insane,” Allen said. “I am trying to Hoodie laid down an original rap with ref­ Center ’s West Lawn, and if it is raining, the carnival that person. I think it is really about how catch up to everyone because this is prob­ erences to the wrecking ball, Late Night at will move inside to the Kirkhof Center library. For you interact with fans and how the rest of ably one of the shows where there’s been Kleiner and even T. Haas. more information, contact Spotlight Productions at the music sounds that really builds some­ a lot of social media activity. I am super The GVSU Spotlight Productions one from, ‘Oh I really like that one song’ to [email protected] . excited because sometimes you ’ll play a spring concert was just the beginning ‘Oh I need to go see him in concert.”’ college show and there won’t be that many of Allen’s busy summer of performing Tickets for The Boys of Zummer GUEST ARTIST SERIES: JI-MYUNG KIM tweets, and you are like, ‘Oh this is going and writing new material. tour are now on sale at www.hoodieal- Violinist Ji Myung Kim will perform at Grand Valley to be small tonight.’ But there have been a “I try to write from, you know, real len.com/tour . State University Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall lot of people talking. ” life situations from myself’ Allen said. in the Performing Arts Center on April 17 at 5:30 p.m. A native South Korean Kim studied with CJ. Chang and Robert dePasquale in Philadelphia at 14 years old. This violinist has performed internation ­ Disconnecting from the university ally and has taught at schools such as Western Kentucky University. Kim has been a featured soloist Senior donee studentsperform in showcase at Mozart ’s Violin Concerto No. 5 with the New York BY ERIN GROGAN and to find our own ways.” we want our audience to feel ect included behind-the-scenes Classical Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center and EGROGANOLANTHORN.COM Each of the seniors was it - to feel emotionally involved work, such as renting space and with South Korea ’s Presidential House. The concert v. „*-!;! *Jf!l fH [,:rn D his weekend, five required to produce two dif­ and just to be interested. Even chairs as well as creating post­ is free and open to the public. For more information, Grand Valley ferent dances over the course if they don’t know what it’s ers, costumes and designing call (616) 331-3484. State University of the semester. One of these supposed to mean, as long as lighting. In addition, they had seniors major­ dances is a choreographed it makes them think or makes to create a press release and A NIGHT OF LOCAL TALENT ing in dance will dance featuring others from them feel something, then personal websites. On April 18, Capital Fleet, West 8 Run and showcase their individual jour­ the department, chosen by we’ve done our jobs. ” The concert will start at 7 Southpaw will take the stage of Mulligans Pub in neys in this semester’s senior each senior through an au­ The participating seniors p.m. in the Dance Studio The­ downtown Grand Rapids. Capital Fleet, an alterna ­ dance concert. This semester’s dition process. They also have done more than dance ater, Performing Arts Center had to craft a solo dance. and choreograph throughout Room 1600, on April 17 and tive, rock band, will be headlining the show. The concert, titled “Disconnect,” is “It’s different from what you the semester. Each of the danc­ April 18. concert will celebrate the birthday of Capital Fleet ’s part of their senior project and see on TV - that’s dancing for ers has worked to produce the bass play Matt Pisz as he turns 30 years old. West will focus on the differences be ­ tween the participating seniors. the sake of dancing,” Hano­ show from the bottom up with LOG ON TO: 6 Run, an indie, alternative band with a pop funk, The name “Disconnect” hano said. “This is dancing for minimal professor involve­ www.lanthorn.com will also take the stage. Band members Ryley TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE is symbolic of all five seniors the sake of telling a story, and ment. The semester-long proj- Grayson, James Reinhardt, Ryan St. John and Taylor - Ruben Hanohano, Briana Robida will perform songs off their latest album Dean, Tori Stevens, Michelle “New Kid" and some throwbacks tracks as well. The Strebeck and Mia Barbatano. concert is open to those 18 years and older. For It symbolizes how the GVSU more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ dance program has brought to­ events/624356307696653/. gether their different personali­ ties and training backgrounds. GRIZ AT THE INTERSECTION Hanohano is majoring Grant Kwiecinski, otherwise known as GRiZ, will be in dance, broadcasting and advertising. He said that releasing “Say It Loud” with spring. The album has one of the main goals of the been a year and a half in the making and will fea ­ project was to prepare the ture the single “A Fine Way to Die." GRiZ will perform seniors for their job search­ songs from the new album and his previous albums es after graduation. “Rebel Era" and “Mad Liberation." GRiZ with Exmag, “This is a disconnect from Muzzy Bearr and Artifakts will perform on April 16 at what we’ve been so used the Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids. Tickets to,” Hanohano said. “These are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. four years we’ve been here The show begins at 8 p.m. and the show is open to and we’ve gotten so used to those 17 years and older. For more information visit it and we’ve made a family www.sectionlive.com/event/griz/ . unit. Now it’s time for us to disconnect from the depart­ CONNECTING: Five GVSU dance seniors have worked months on preparing a concert to ment and from each other show what they have learned. The concert, entitled “Disconnect," highlights each dancer.

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LAKER AIMS FOR MOON, LANDS IN RECORD BOOK Grand Valley State Mike Moon set a school record in the javelin throw last week ­ end at the Hilltopper Relays in Bowling Green, Ky. Moon ’s mark of 62.29 meters eclipsed the previ­ ous GVSU record of 58.12, set by Kevin Kimple in 2006. Moon ’s first-place w effort earned him an NCAA , provisional mark. FUTURE LEADER: Grand Valley State sophomore quarterback Bart Williams looks to make a throw during GVSU’s spring game at Lubbers Stadium , Sean Wells also broke on Saturday afternoon. Williams was crisp in the scrimmage, connecting with wide receivers Urston Smith and Joe Robbins early and often. a school record over the weekend at the Hillsdale New quarterback, wide receivers shine in GV spring game Invitational in Hillsdale, Mich. Wells bested his own BY JAY BUSHEN well-placed throws down the sidelines. School product is described as a “play­ Sassack in practice. All three showed SPORTSIQLANTHORN.COM record by .03 seconds in “He’s a gunslinger,” said wide er’s player” and someone who can get flashes in the spring game. the 110 meter hurdles with opes are high for the receiver Urston Smith. “He knows along with anyone on the team. “I’ve been throwing to them the the offense. He’s always in the team “I relate to a lot of people,” he said. first 14 practices, developing a little - a first-place time of 13.98. flowing-haired front­ runner at quarter­ room watching film...I’m excited to He was working without three of bond with them and knowing where play with him. He’s going to make his top four receivers in the scrim­ they’re going to be, ” Williams said. “It’s r BARNES, FERRERO PICK back. Fans saw why some big plays ” mage. Jamie Potts and Matt Williams fun throwing to them. They’re run­ ' UP ACADEMIC HONORS on Saturday. Bart Williams looked comfortable Williams, a will-be sophomore, were playing for the baseball team ning good routes and catching the ball On Thursday, the GLIAC in the pocket all afternoon during is currently winning the position across campus; Brandon Bean was when it gets to them. It’s a lot of fun.” \ recognized 12 student ath­ Grand Valley States spring scrimmage. battle with classmate Ollie Ajami. traveling with the track and field team. Robbins was regarded as more of a letes for their athletic and Both played well, but Williams ap­ In their absence, the quarterback ■> OWilliams had complete command of , academic excellence with the offense, calmly showcasing his po­ peared to have a slight edge. has been building a rapport with the Winter 2014-15 Commis ­ tential with plenty of tight spirals and The 6-foot-5 Grand Blanc High likes of Smith, Joe Robbins and Troy SEE FOOTBALL ON AB sioner ’s Awards. GVSU’s Ethan Barnes and L Gianni Ferrero made the cut. Barnes, a junior and integrated sciences major ’ with a 3.888 GPA, finished third in the 800 meter at the track and field national Runs in bunches championships (1:50.40). • Lakers, Storm combine to cross plate GO times in four-game weekend Ferrero, also a junior, left the swimming and diving BY ANDY SMITH championships with six ASMITHIQLANTHORN.COM All-America honors. The Id- he bats came to life over the week ­ stein, Germany native has a end as Grand Valley State took 3.797 GPA in management. three of four games from Lake Erie in Allendale. On Saturday, the Lakers GLIAC STANDINGS showed the Storm some thunder and lightning HiMimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMii as the offense boomed out 21 runs and 26 hits and dominated the first day of the four-game BASEBALL set. GVSU’s pitchers were also very effective in 19-9 Northwood keeping the Storm offense at bay. 12-9 Ashland The Storm got its revenge in a big way in game GVSU 11-7 one on Sunday by pummeling GVSU, 19-6. The Lak ­ 9-7 Lake Erie ers salvaged the series in game four, however, 6-4. 10-8 Malone “Anytime you win two games by that significant 9-9 Wayne St. of a margin it is a good day,” GVSU coach Jamie De- , Walsh 8-10 tillion said about Saturday. “(Sunday) we rebounded 7-9 Tiffin well from game one and competed well. Any time SVSU 7-11 you can win three out of four in a series is good.” 00U 6-10 On Saturday, the GVSU offense was led by third Hillsdale 6-12 baseman Mitchell Kozlowski, who was 7-of-8 on the Findlay 5-13 day, which included a 4-for-4 game. It was the first time in his career that he had four hits in a game. He LACROSSE also had two RBIs and scored a run. GVSU 9-0 “I just tried to let the ball get deep, try to see it as Tiffin 9-0 long as I could, square it up, hit it back up the middle Findlay 3-1 and get on base, ” Kozlowski said. “Being in the nine MCK 2-2 hole in the order, I am just trying to get on base for Lake Erie 2-2 the top of the order and make things happen.” Walsh 1-3 Kevin Zak was also a big part of the offensive out­ Ursuline 1-3 burst on Saturday. He was 5-for-8 with three RBIs. SLUGFEST: Grand Valley State baseball player Jesse Abel prepares to swing at a pitch during A-B 0-9 The pitching was impressive, as well. the home series against Lake Erie. The Lakers wore camouflage for Military Appreciation Day. Pat Kelly improved his record to 4-1 on the SOFTBALL three. The Storm had a 13-run second inning on weeks and, before the game when we were tak ­ year in game one. He gave up one run and five 10 hits, largely due to four Laker errors. The Lakers ing batting practice, coach helped me sure up my Wayne St. 11-2 hits on the day, but saw his scoreless streak GVSU 12-3 were able to battle back and make it a game, but the swing and see the ball better. I was able to get in snapped at 30.2 innings as the Storm had back- inning was too much to overcome. a 2-0 count, I knew a good pitch was coming and Tiffin 11-3 to-back doubles in the seventh inning. Ashland 10-9 Game four was a battle. I put a good swing on the ball." Aaron Jensen pitched great for the Lakers in game The Storm scored first to take an early lead, He finished with three RBIs on the day, while Walsh 9-9 two. He gave up three runs on five hits in 5.2 innings, SVSU 6-9 but that all changed in the fifth inning when Kozlowski kept his solid weekend going at the struck out seven batters and improved to 4-2. GVSU freshman catcher Connor Glick took ad­ plate going with a 4-for-5 day. Josh Smith was Findlay 5-9 The second day of baseball was a roller Findlay 5-9 vantage of a mistake made by the Storm pitcher also big in game four, as he got the rally started coaster ride for GVSU, as it came away with and launched a bomb over the scoreboard in left in both the fifth and sixth innings. He finished Northwood 6-6 a split of the doubleheader, losing the first 5-7 center field to tie the game at two. 3-for-5 on the day with two RBIs. Ferris St. game to the Storm 16-9. Hillsdale 9-6 The offense didn’t look back from there, as the Senior reliever Kevin Hallberg picked up the win The Lakers were able to rally back in the Lakers went on to score four runs in the sixth inning for the Lakers, moving his record to 3-1 on the sea­ LSSU 9-11 second game behind the offense to come away 00U 3-11 to give them all the support they needed. son. Matt Williams collected his fifth save of the year. with a 6-4 victory. The Lakers (19-12, 11-7 GLIAC) are back in LEC 1-9 “I wasn’t thinking about the home run," Glick One bad inning plagued the Lakers in game action Wednesday at Northwood. Malone 0-13 said. “I was struggling a little bit the past two DOWNLOAD OUR APP...... SEARCH LANTHORN IN YOUR APP STORE \ • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ APRIL 13. 2015 SPORTS GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN &GVLSP0RTS ¥ A B The tradition continues Laker Navy celebrates 50 years of rowing at ROth Lubbers Cup

BY NICK DEMAAGD gram he once coached. strong over the weekend, and their With only a few weeks left before is over the teams will be spending NOEMAAGOaLANTHORN.COM He said that many of the programs continued presence in the program the 47th MACRA Championship Re­ more time on the water. itting back in his chair coaches were former rowers and that has assisted in the regatta’s contin­ gatta in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the men “I came to Grand Valley because and removing his head­ Bancheri’s tenure has continued to ued growth and prestige. and women of the Laker Navy look to they have a great rowing program set, a gentlemans face draw high-level competition and “It’s really cool seeing everyone concentrate their efforts on preparing and deep tradition,” Gentry said, lights up as he is asked teams from around the Midwest. come back from over the years,” said as much as they can in the meantime. “We had a strong showing versus to recount the history of Now celebrating its 20th year, the team captain Kaitlyn VanBoven. Austin Gentry, a junior trans­ Michigan, and even though we rowing at Grand Valley State. Lubbers Cup has grown to include 11 “GVSU has an incredible legacy and fer from Orange Coast College in lost, we showed that we have the Richard Laurance, a nationally re­ universities and four high schools. I’m proud to be a part of it” California, said that ortce graduation willingness to push them.” nowned coach who oversaw the Laker “To build to that level...its a Navy from 1995-99, opens the tale in very rewarding feeling,” Bancheri 1967, when GVSU saw the birth of the said. “This is a major regatta in the rowing dub and its maiden voyage on Midwest and there are a lot of Divi ­ the waters of Spring Lake as the first sion I varsity and club teams we get sport in Laker history. to compete against.” In its first 12 years, rowing was Among the universities invited to a varsity sport, and even after it be ­ the Lubbers Cup were MSU, Michi­ came a dub sport, former GVSU gan, Purdue, Cincinnati and many President Don Lubbers continued other top programs. The close finishes to support the program. Laurance elevated the intensity of the races over chuckled as he recounted how he the weekend, where teams finished became responsible for planning the mere seconds apart from one another. first Don Lubbers Cup Regatta. “We’ve grown a lot over the sea­ “We had raced against MSU for a son and it has had its ups and downs,” while and we decided we need a tro­ said senior Becca Mier. “We just tried phy,” he said. “Don Lubbers asked if I to focus on doing our best and not fo­ would help start it, and it’s incredible cus on the other boats. ” to see what it has become. ” Overall, the women took home the Finishing up the story with the Chad & Brie Jedlic and Don 8c Nancy career of current coach John Ban- Lubbers Cups for winning the Varsity cheri and GVSU’s continued rise to Eights and 2V Eights. The men fin­ prominence, Laurance said it was ished in second behind Michigan in an honor to come back to Spring the same events. SALUTING THE PROGRAM: The Grand Valley State club rowing team competes last weekend during the Lake and commentate for the pro­ Alumni and fan support was EOth Lubbers Cup in Spring Lake, Mich. The Laker Navy took on many top teams during the two-day event. Lakers win three of four Top two teams in GLIAC collide as GV hosts Ohio Dominican

BY BR00IE ORENT runs in the game. BORENTOLANTHORN.COM Freshman leadoff hitter rand Valley State Teagan Shomin was hit by a has played its pitch in games one and two last 12 games at against Ohio Dominican. Sho-. home, and let’s min already held the single just say the Lak ­ season record with 12 before ers really enjoy being at home. facing Ohio Dominican, but On Saturday the Lak ­ moved the record to 14. ers squared off in Allendale “You know, you just don’t against Ohio Dominican. move, it’s not that hard,” Sho­ Gamtfone of the twinbill min said. “We are college stu­ ended being closer than dents so if it’s free you might expected. as well take it.” The Lakers were able to On Sunday the GLIAC’s top get to the seventh inning with two teams were in action as the a 5-3 lead over the Panthers Lakers took on Tiffin. with two outs and a two-run The Lakers were riding a lead. Then ODU’s Kelsey Al- seven-game win streak heading banese was able to hit a solo into game one against Tiffin, homer to left center field. but game one was more than “Sara likes to give me the Lakers could bargain for. grey hairs,” GVSU coach Tiffin’s starting pitcher Dana Callihan said of start­ Kimmy Reynolds was able ing pitcher Sara Andrasik. to go the distance while only “But I had all the confidence allowing three Laker hits and in the world in Sara ” giving up no runs. The Lakers were able to Although the Lakers start­ escape with a 5-4 victory in er Andrasik didn’t allow her game one. first hit until the fourth in­ In game two of the twin- ning, she couldn ’t hold them bill, freshman starting pitcher out all game. Tiffin was able to SWING FOR THE FENCES: Grand Valley State softball player Janae Langs hammers a pitch during GVSU's weekend double- Courtney Reinhold did as she plate a 2-0 lead in the sixth in­ header. The Lakers return to action on Wednesday against Saginaw Valley State in Allendale for another two-game set. has been doing all season and ning and those two runs were pitched a great game. all Tiffin needed to end the ing in game two, however. the middle that went all the outs, a grounder looked as if hold was able to keep Tiffin ODU gave Reinhold a bit Lakers winning streak. Shomin led off and doubled way to the center-field fence it was going into right field quiet. She threw a shutout as of a scare in the first inning “That one stung a little off the first pitch of the game, and scored two more runs. and would score some runs, the Lakers got the 9-0 victory. with an RBI single, but Re­ bit, ” Andrasik said. “It was a and cleanup hitter McKenze GVSU’s lead was 5-0 when but the ball hit the runner The Lakers are off until inhold contained herself and hard fought battle but they Supemaw brought Shomin Tiffin batters reached base trying to advance from first Wednesday when they have didn’t allow another run. just caught a break; our de­ home with a single. Later in off starting pitcher Reinhold. to second and the runner was their last home games of the The Lakers, on the other fense played great.” the inning, the bases were Reinhold was in a bit of a called out to end the inning. season in a twinbill against hand, were able to plate seven The Lakers came out swing- loaded for freshman Kaylie jam, but got a strikeout and By the fifth inning, the Ink ­ Saginaw Valley State. Rhynard who slapped a hit up a lineout to short. With two ers lead was at 9-0 and Rein­

used his wide frame to his got to work on some of his top- FOOTBALL advantage. He pulled down end speed, he’s not a burner CONTINUED FROM A7 a touchdown pass from Wil­ down the field, but he’s been downfield blocker last season, liams near the pylon with a challenged a lot by our coach­ finishing with 17 grabs for 170 defender all over him. ing staff and today I think was yards and one score, but looked “He had a really good spring a positive step forward and he like a dynamic playmaker Sat­ last year, and then he hurt his made some progress.” urday. The Petoskey, Mich, PCL,” coach Matt Mitchell said The Lakers, who finished native capped two early drives of Smith. “He was really off the 6-5 in 2014, lode for more with scores from Williams. table all last fall. He’s big, a really progress in the coming months Smith, a 6-foot-2 wideout big receiver. before their 2015 opener with the torso of a tight end, “It’s hard to get around him. against Southwest Baptist at He’s got great hands. He’s still Lubbers Stadium on Sept. 3.

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BY MARK WASHBURN high-energy team, they really MmSHBURNOLANTHORN.COM benefit from the yelling and ith an assortment cheering associated with the of Grand Valley floor event. The event is also a State club pro­ favorite for GVSU because of grams scattered the personality it allows them across the coun­ showcase. After a rough patch try for nationals this weekend, on vault, the Lakers rebounded there was bound to be some with good routines on the bars, great competition. All teams then finished off on the beam. represented Laker Nation well “During finals (on Saturday) Here’s what the gymnastics was when the energy was really team, strength club and vol ­ high and it was a lot of fun just leyball teams were up to: being in the gym,” Lasecki said COMING TOGETHER: Grand Valley State men’s club volleyball team gears up for a match at the National Collegiate Volley ­ “The intensity was really excit­ ball Federation in Kansas City, Mo. Club sports teams competed at several national competitions over the weekend. GYMNASTICS ing to watch.” Philadelphia was the site for for the Lakers, along with The 2015 team was the larg­ Stanford in three sets. ever played in my entire life. team that had only dropped GVSU and many other schools Dustin Karlik, Anthony Da­ est GVSU ever sent to nationals. During gold bracket play I couldn ’t think of a better one set up to that point in the at the National Association vis, and Dakota Miller. in Division I-AA, the Lakers group of brothers to play tournament - in the first round of Intercollegiate Gymnastics STRENGTH CLUB “Overall, I am really proud played against North Caro­ with,” he said. of bracket play (25-12, 25-18). Clubs (NAICG) national meet. The GVSU strength club of our club, ” Marthaler said. lina State, eventually losing GVSU finished the tourna­ It proved to be their last win of The Lakers improved on their traveled to Cincinnati to pro­ “We have had excellent per­ in the third set. ment in ninth place. the season, however, as GVSU 14th-place finish from last year tect its “Fittest Campus in formances out of everyone “I thought we played really was eliminated by Texas (25- America” tide on Saturday. The WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL with an llth-place showing, this year which has given us a well,” said coach Cam Row­ The women’s club volleyball 21,25-20) in the quarterfinals. Lakers performed well, but fin­ scoring 135.75 points. lot of success. We are looking land. “This morning (against team also took their talents to “We weren’t expected to do ished a mere five points behind On the men’s side, Aus­ forward to another strong year N.C. State) we really let the Kansas City, Mo. for the three- this well this year and we came the University of Texas (630 tin Tucker finished fifth all- next year.” moment get to us after that day NCVF national tourna­ back and fought for it hard,” around in his session. points) in second place with MEN’S VOLLEYBALL first set. It’s tough, we just had ment, finishing in fifth place. said senior Hannah Chapla, 625 points. Pittsburgh finished On the women’s side, Ni­ For the men’s club volley ­ to hold them but we couldn ’t who was named a DI First in third with 595 points. On day one, the Lakers cole Lasecki finished 13th in ball team, this was a year un­ finish in the third set.” went 3-0 in pool play, defeating Team All-American. “Texas is a “It was a tough loss, espe­ her session with a 34.6 during like Marcus Johns played a great team but we came out and cially losing by just five points,” any other at the National North Carolina-Chapel Hill the all-around. Regarding in­ great tournament for the in three sets, then Illinois and played our hardest” said Adam Marthaler. “This Collegiate Volleyball Federa­ dividual events: Abby Alden tion (NCVF) national tourna­ Lakers, consistently find­ Pittsburgh in two sets. GVSU McKenzie Zinn and Nicole is the first time that our club and Stephanie Peterson led the ing ways to get kills. Senior was a bit hesitant against UNC- Hahn also stepped up for the hasn’t taken first place in a ment in Kansas City. team on vault with an 8.675 The Lakers started off on Mike Marciniak stepped up Chapel Hill, but powered back Lakers all weekend, as did set­ competition since the club was score, Lasecki finished bars big time in a leadership role, after adjusting to the scenery ter Emily Robb and Michelle created. We will definitely keep Thursday in pool play finish­ with an 8.9 and a 9.15 on floor, while also being named a DI- and spectacle inside the Kansas Arnett in the libero role. this in the back of our minds as ing 3-0. The squad took down Morgan Ryder scored and 8.75 AA First Team All-Ameri­ City Convention Center. “We built every game, get­ we train this summer. ” Oregon State in three sets, on the beam and Ally Park fin­ can. Brett Michaud also kept On day two, Grand Val­ ting a little bit better which is GVSU competed in five dif­ then defeated Rhode Island ished floor with a 9.125. GVSU in the system with key ley State lost to Texas A&M, exactly what we needed to do,” ferent events, including over ­ and North Dakota State in the Both Lasecki and Ellie next two matches. digs to keep plays alive. but bounced back with a win said coach Anna Tollefson. Stiles competed on Saturday head squats, pull-ups, dead Johns was excited about The two teams that GVSU 5pppr* ,ctornbs and many Day two saw the Lak ­ over St. Louis (29-27, 25-17) in the finals. ers taking on two California*^ the way his team competed to advance to the Division I lost two in the tournament, The team started off rance/strength feats, thisyea^ Texas and Texas A&M, played pfcr ‘‘kml prVSU to top** Gold Bracket. ally well on the floor, whi Fresno State (26-24? 25-19) “This was actually was On Saturday, the Lakers for the championship. stepped up on Saturday excellent for the Lakers. As a in the first match, but lost to the best tournament I’ve overcame Connecticut - a

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MOVING AHEAD: The Grand Valley State dance team shows off its national title in Daytona, Fla. over the weekend. After placing second last year, the lady Lakers came back to take first place in their third national championship in five years. For students interested in joining the dance team next year, auditions will take place April 24-25 in the Dance Studio. Dance team finishes first in open, second in hip-hop

BY JAY BUSHEN visit was far more of a business Lakers heard, “From Walnut, Cali­ SPORTSOLANTHORN.COM trip than a vacation. Fourth-year fornia...” emotions came out. etermination paid coach Raol Orao said it took “It was immediate tears,” said dividends for the countless hours of practice to senior captain Shelby Chambers. Laker Dance Team perfect their routine. “We were all holding hands and during its trip to na­ “We started planning this whole standing in line with each other tionals. thing last year at nationals,” Orao and the second we heard that ‘W’ After finishing second last sea­ said. “We got second we all started crying son, GVSU earned its third na­ place last year and it and hugging. ” tional championship in five years was exciting, but dis­ The Lakers were on Friday by narrowly edging Mt. appointing. We made “It was the best able to enjoy the Saint» Antonio College for first sure we did every ­ experience of my Florida weather for thing we could to not a short time after place in the NDA Division II Open life. I’m honored Dance category at nationals. have any regrets.” the competition, but Teams are able to compete in Orao, co-head to be a national the plans of winning coach Katy Allen- two national cham­ two of three events at nationals: champion” dance, hip-hop and open catego­ Nyenbrink and the pionships in 2016 ries. GVSU performed well but Lakers wanted to are already being win them both, but COURTNEY TRAVIS put in place. 2 finished second in hip-hop, as Mt. 2 Saint Antonio took first and pre­ were happy to see JUNIOR DANCER Those looking to vented the Lakers from winning a the team come back try out for the team coveted double title. with a trophy. are encouraged to a Still, winning a NDA title was “The girls got off register online and tr UJ a once in a lifetime experience the stage and were email gvsulaker- X for the Lakers. ecstatic,” Orao said. [email protected]. Audi­ 2 “It was the best experience of The experience was nerve-rack ­ tions are at the GVSU Recreation my life,” said junior Courtney ing at times, especially since results Center Dance Studio, Room- Travis. “I’m honored to be a na­ are announced in reverse order. FH160 from April 24-25. For tional champion.” When the announcer got to more on the club, feel free to fol­ 8 For the Lakers, the Florida second place on Friday, the antici­ low @DanceGVSU on Twitter. VICTORS: The dance team poses on a Florida beach with its winning pation was soaring. And when the trophy. The Lakers took first in the Division II Open Dance category.

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