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Gv Student Wins $1000 for Tiny House Project Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 10-6-2016 Lanthorn, vol. 51, no. 13, October 6, 2016 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol51 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 51, no. 13, October 6, 2016" (2016). Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017. 13. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol51/13 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. * GV CELEBRATES 21 ST ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATIONS // PRINT • ONLINE • MOBILE // LANTHORN.COM SEE A6 ALLENDALE & GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 PREVENTION GV participates in statewide sexual assault conference BY HANNAH LENTZ ASSOC I A TE@LA N THORN. COM Focusing on breaking the stigma surrounding sexual assault, first lady Sue Snyder and Gov. Rick Sny­ der hosted the second annual con­ ference on campus sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Universi ­ ty of Michigan. Inviting leaders from universities across the state, the con­ ference looked to bring student lead­ ers, administrators and community members together to brainstorm preventative and educational mea­ sures around sexual violence. Grand Valley State University stu ­ dent senate President Ella Fritzemeier attended the event as well as GVSU police department Captain Brandon DeHaan, who currently serves at GV- SU’s Clery compliance officer. “Sex is seen as a taboo topic and sexual assault is too, but this is some ­ thing we have to talk about because its something that is hurting all of our GUNSLINGER: Bart Williams (6) warms up on the sideline as the game gets underway Saturday, Oct. 1 against the Ohio Dominican Panthers. The Lakers will face campuses, ” Fritzemeier said. off against the Ferris State University Bulldogs Saturday, Oct. 8 defending this season's undefeated streak and No. 1 rank in the GLIAC North. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Though the main focus of the event was on preventative measures for sex­ potentially result in a three-way implications of this contest. our defense. Jason Vander Laan ual assault across the nation, it also BY BEAU TROUTMAN tie for first in the GLIAC North “These guys have really high ex­ was a great player that a lot of peo ­ featured smaller, specified sessions [email protected] with the Bulldogs and the Wayne pectations for themselves. ” ple in our building have respect that looked at educational methods State Warriors (4-1, tied for sec­ This will be the first time in for what he did, but this is going to between departments at a university. he last time the Ferris State Bulldogs were in ond in GLIAC North), if the War­ four years the Lakers will face a be a different style of quarterback Lubbers Stadium, they riors can beat Findlay (2-3). Bulldog team not quarterbacked that we’re going to have to face.” SEE ASSAULT | A2 walked out with a 61-24 Furthermore, a loss would mean by two-time Harlon Hill award The Bulldogs ’ defense ranks winT over Grand Valley State. the fifth consecutive regular season recipient Jason Vander Laan, who fifth in points allowed per game To the Lakers, that game might as loss to the Bulldogs, though the last graduated after last season. (22) and third in yards allowed well have been a decade ago. meeting between the two was an The Bulldogs are led by junior per game (346). “That game seems like it was impressive 38-34 GVSU win in last quarterback and Eastern Michigan The Bulldogs ’ only loss came 10 years ago, ” said GVSU coach year’s playoffs on the Lakers’ run to transfer Reggie Bell, who leads the against Ashland (4-1, first in GLI­ Matt Mitchell. “I don ’t really even the national semifinal. The Lakers team in both passing (1,048 yards, AC South) at home, meaning this worry about what happened in lead the all-time series 28-16-1. five touchdowns, four interceptions) game could determine the outlook 2015. I’m on to 2016. These are GVSU coach Matt Mitchell and and rushing (491 yards, five touch ­ for the rest of their season should completely different teams.” the Lakers know what this game downs). Bell and starting running GVSU win. A 4-2 record heading The Bulldogs (4-1, tied for second means for their season goals. back Jahaan Brown (476 yards, two into the rest of GLIAC play would in GLIAC North) will be back at Lub ­ “It’s one of many big opportuni ­ touchdowns) provide a one-two not bode well for a team vying for bers this Saturday, Oct 8, for a game ties in their life,” Mitchell said. “I’m punch for an offense that operates a postseason berth. against the Lakers with major GLIAC not going to put any more gravity mainly out of the read option. The The Lakers will finally have the implications on the line. The Lakers on that than any other times that Bulldogs feature a wide receiving support of a Lubbers Stadium home (5-0, first in GLIAC standings) could we’ve had opportunities to prove corps that includes five different crowd again against the Bulldogs. potentially solidify themselves as the ourselves in a competitive arena. I players with 12 or more receptions. They are back home for the first time favorite to finish first in the North. don ’t think our guys will be over ­ “(Bell) is electric,” Mitchell EDUCATING: Ella Fritzemeier, student A loss to the Bulldogs could whelmed, I think they know the said. “It’ll be a big challenge for senate president, gvl I kevin sielaff SEE HEAVY | A9 INNOVATION GOVERNANCE Creating Gv student wins transparency $1,000 for tiny GV student senate strives to improve house project communication Annual idea pitch competition winner hopes BY JESS HODGE [email protected] to build an affordable housing community Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m., sense of ownership without a hefty BY SANDA VAZGEC student senate President Ella Frit­ [email protected] financial gamble. zemeier bangs her gavel to indicate “I wanted to solve the middle the start of the student senate gen ­ Having an idea that becomes ground between the emptiness of eral assembly. Eight vice presidents a business venture is what every renting apartments and jumping sit to her left and right and 50 sena­ entrepreneur strives for, but this into the risks and large expenses tors are seated in front of her. But can be difficult to achieve without of home ownership, ” Peurach said. the gallery, meant for people from sufficient funding. To help young “There’s a great community for it the public to sit, stays mostly empty. entrepreneurs fund their start-up right now, a lot of people are em­ The 50 student senators are projects, Grand Valley State Uni­ bracing the trend of tiny homes responsible for representing the versity holds an annual idea pitch rather than this just being a fad.” other 25,000 GVSU students. But competition with $1,000 on the Prospective residents could ei­ ENTREPRENEUR: Tom Peurach holds his check for $1,000. His idea for building what does student senate do? line for the winning idea. ther purchase a tiny home or lease tiny homes won him first place at the idea pitch competition. GVL I EMILY FRYE What do they work on? How are The 12th annual idea pitch com ­ out a lot space for pricing competi ­ they involved on campus? trepreneurship and Innovation. clarity of presentation, identifying petition was held Tuesday, Oct. 4 tive to renting an apartment. Fritzemeier was appointed as stu ­ The event is open to all GVSU key competitors, presenting the in the L. William Seidman Center. Peurach said the idea stemmed dent senate’s president in April and undergraduate and graduate stu ­ market niche size and opportunity, More than 25 GVSU students took from his personal desire to live in has been working to create a rela­ dents interested in starting a busi ­ how the investment will be used the stage one at a time to give their a tiny home, which he has plans tionship between the student body ness or sharing a start-up idea. In and the delivery of pitch. Contes­ 90-second pitch to a panel of judges. to do after college. and student senate since her first day order to participate in the competi ­ tants can earn up to 50 points, with The students were only given a mi­ Brittany Taylor placed sec­ as president. Part of fostering this re­ tion, a student must register prior to an additional five points available crophone —no visual aids or props al­ ond, winning $750 for “Pressure lationship is helping GVSU students the event to ensure their application in the event of a tiebreaker. lowed. After their presentation, each Ulcer Prevention ” and the third understand what the governing meets all rules of eligibility. CEO president Zoe Bruyn said student was asked a series of follow­ place prize of $500 went to Aaron body does and what they are work ­ The panel of judges includes an the idea pitch competition is an ex­ up questions from the judges. Schaafsma for “934 Bagwork. ” ing on throughout the year. array of entrepreneurs, business perience to help students get a feel Tom Peurach won the first place The annual event is sponsored by To help facilitate that knowledge professionals, venture capitalists, for what business competitions are grand prize of $ 1,000 for “Tiny Home the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organi ­ alumni and angel investors.
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