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February 11, 2014 Vol. 58, No 4 Your school. Your source. Your story. thecollegiatelive.com CAMPUS POLICE DEPT. CAMPUS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS taught to ‘lockdown’ or take shelter in place. Emergency However, like GRCC police, law enforce- Put campus police’s number ment officials nationwide have been instead CALL FOR HELP response plan focusing on developing a quicker response in your cell phone. No matter who you call for help, there are to shooter situations, and they are teaching a few things to remember. updated for Active faculty, staff and students to run, hide or ՖՖ Remain calm Always remember fight, depending on their circumstance. ՖՖ Remember to Shooter situations The biggest difference with the new Breathe strategy is the flexibility and speed of the By Joshua Vissers Speak clearly and response. First responders are now being as calmly as possible911 Editor-in-Chief trained to head toward the sound of gun- ՖՖ Provide Grand Rapids Community College Chief shots, alone if necessary, to neutralize a Your name, location and of Police Rebecca Whitman has been go- shooter as quickly as possible, rather than (616) 234 - 4911 situation ing from building to building this semester, waiting outside of the building for Special Description location and number presenting a revised Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) teams to ar- Locate emergency exits. of suspects active shooter safety rive. Whether there are victims plan to faculty and “We will bypass the victims in the search ՖՖ Stay on the phone until the call taker staff. for the suspect,” said Whitman about first re- tells you to hang up “(The commu- sponse teams. Their first priority is to stop nity) is to a point the shooter before returning to help victims. Campus Police where we’re realiz- Rescue teams and emergency medical per- Emergency: ing we can’t live in a sonnel will follow the initial responders. (616) 234 - 4911 bubble, we can’t sit Rather than barricade doors and hide back and think it’s immediately, Whitman encouraged staff and On GRCC campus phones: Fire exits make good 4911 -OR- CODE 2 not going to happen students to escape the area if they can safely potential escape routes. to us,” Whitman said do so. Non-Emergency: (616) 234 - 4010 in a presentation to a Whitman “If you are in imminent danger, get out,” group of faculty and Whitman said. “Try to find a secure location, staff in the Learning Resource Center on a safe place you can wait.” Know the alternate exits Consider how best to Feb. 4, during which she instructed them to If evacuating, the police department asks to buildings and barricade yourself in a share the safety information. that students stay in proximity to the college classrooms. “Students and visitors are going to look and not try to leave the parking ramps with safe place if it becomes to us in the event of an emergency,” she said. their cars. Traffic exiting the ramp can necessary. In the past, police forces trained for barri- caded gunmen situations and students were See Campus safety, page 2

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TECHNOLOGY DIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER Campus Police GRCC PARTICIPATING IN GOOGLE President Carter to Reports GLASS EXPLORER PROGRAM speak at Diversity Compiled by Lecture Series including identifying people and landmarks Lauren Winther as well as navigation. Collegiate Staff Garret Brand, one of GRCC’s professor’s By Joshua Vissers of business, was a part of the decision to Editor-in-Chief bring Google Glass to the college. Former President Jimmy Carter will “I’m excited to see how Glass can en- open the Fall 2014 Diversity Lecture Series Larceny/Non-Aggrevated hance teaching and learning at GRCC,” at Grand Rapids Community College. Assault Brand stated in a news release. “With a va- Carter’s lecture is scheduled to start at 5 1/13/14 riety of apps, it (Glass) can translate voice p.m. on Sept. 22. The Diversity Lecture Series Campus police were dispatched and text, augment their environment and is normally held due to a fight in Olivarez Student give them access to engaging content.” in Fountain Street Plaza. Two men and one female were Still in development, Google Glass Church, but will be involved in a fight. The male perpe- opened its Explorer Program in April 2012 moved to the Ford trator was a non-student who was an to universities, businesses, developers and Fieldhouse to ac- ex-boyfriend to the female. He was a few individual consumers for test mar- commodate extra on campus trying to retrieve his cell ket purposes. For the last year and a half, attendees. phone from his former girlfriend. they’ve been collecting data on the experi- “I am really ences to better redesign the finished, con- excited that our A fight broke out between the sumer product. students will have former couple which resulted in the Weighing in at just 50 grams (1.76 ounc- the opportunity to male suspect grabbing the female by es), Google Glass is best seen as a combi- listen, ask ques- her shirt and taking her cell phone nation smartphone and pair of sunglasses. tions and share the out of her hands. The female’s broth- With a built in one gigabyte of ram, 16 gi- same space with a Carter er was close by and attempted to sep- gabytes of storage and a five megapixel former president arate the two by tackling the suspect. camera, Glass has the power of an average of the United States,” said GRCC President A student witness also attempted smartphone, but with a much lighter pro- Steven Ender. “Accessibility to our leaders is to break up the fight which resulted file and a screen in your field of view at all a hallmark of America and I hope we all take in an injury. The male suspect was times. advantage of this unique opportunity.” lodged at the Kent County Correc- SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR Currently, the cost of Google Glass Since his presidency ended in 1981, tional Facility for Larceny from per- is high at $1,500 per pair and an invita- Carter has focused on diplomacy and health son, Domestic Assault and Assault Professor Garret Brand testing Google tion to the closed-beta Explorer Program. issues worldwide with his organization The and battery. Glass’ educational application at However, in a society increasingly relying Carter Center, and he won the Nobel Peace GRCC. on smartphones, the future of hands free Prize in 2002. He’s the only U.S. president to communication is a substantial one. receive the prize for actions taken after his Violation of Controlled By Jerry Jones “My vision when we started Google 15 presidency. years ago was that eventually you wouldn’t Ender invited Carter to speak at GRCC Substance Collegiate Staff 1/15/14 have to have a search query at all — the in- knowing about the extensive work The Campus police were tipped off Grand Rapids Community College has formation would just come to you as you Carter Center has done to improve politi- by a silent observer regarding Grand joined the Google Glass Explorer Program, needed it,” Google Cofounder Sergey Brin cal stability and health around the world. Rapids Community College student a new tech innovation with the potential to said at a TED conference. “This is the first The Carter Center observes elections, trains who was allegedly selling marijua- become a teaching resource of the future. form factor that can deliver that vision.” healthcare personnel and works to reduce na on campus. The observer also GRCC’s Department Of Distance While Google Glass may still in develop- the stigma surrounding mental health issues. claimed the student sold the sub- Learning has acquired a pair of Google ment, educators feel it offers a lot of prom- The Diversity Lecture Series is hosted by stance from his home and vehicle;. Glass, a wearable electronic eyepiece that ise for the future. GRCC is looking to the fu- GRCC and aims to expose attendees to di- his vehicle allegedly contained a can capture images, video and work within ture for what educational resources Google verse cultures and educate them about the large amount of marijuana, parapher- a third party app store to do much more, Glass can open up for the college. issues that develop for people in those cul- nalia, and scales. tures. Officers were informed of the tip ATTRACTIONS and given details about the student and his vehicle. While on a traffic de- tail an officer noticed the vehicle and Chaffee Planetarium to reopen in March after $1.2 Million in renovations approached it. Upon rolling down minutes will be devoted to audience his window, the officer could smell By Ray Potts participation and getting perception of the marijuana. The student advised that Collegiate Staff current night sky from anywhere in the city. he did not have any drugs in his ve- Major renovations are under way for the “To give you an idea of the upgrades hicle and consented to having his car Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at the Grand we’re talking about, we took about 60 Kodak searched. Rapids Public Museum, which is on track to slide projectors out of the planetarium...and The officer located a mason jar re-open in March, 2014. the new equipment will run off an iPad,” said containing marijuana, a crusher/ Kate Moore, Director of Marketing and Moore. grinder, a scale, and a pipe all in the Public Relations at the Grand Rapids Public The old projector in the middle of the center console. The student was Museum has expressed her excitement with room is now gone and is replaced with two charged with possession of marijua- the new planetarium. new state of the art projectors. This allows na and was lodged at the Kent Coun- “We’re really excited to have something for greater space inside with an all new seat- ty Correctional Facility. that’s state of the art right here in Grand ing layout, which can support not just plan- Rapids, something that’s totally redone, etarium shows but small concerts and other something that’s up to date and is a whole COURTESY PHOTO presentations. Larceny new experience.” “With the upgraded equipment we also 1/17/14 “Previously, we had a Digistar-1, which Chaffee Planetarium entrance prior to purchased a producer station, allowing us A larceny was reported in the has sky-renderings in it. We are now updat- renovation. to create our own shows right here,” Moore Ferris State University office at the ing to a Digistar-5, which allows us to have we received a lead gift from The Wege said. This producer station will allow the ATC Building. An unknown suspect the capability to do high-definition program- Foundation for $800,000,” Moore said. museum to partner with colleges to create stole a FSU banner that was draped ming and is full dome,” Moore said. “We will “When people come into the planetari- new learning experiences and with the new over an informational table. The also be able to pull up the night sky of Grand um, we want them to feel welcomed,” said technical capabilities they also can market suspect was not found. Rapids and anywhere else around the world Moore. “They’ll learn about Roger B. Chaffee these shows to other museums. on a specific date and time.” and why the planetarium and space pro- The hours of operation for the Roger B. New seating, carpeting, acoustics and gram are significant to the relation to Grand Chaffee Planetarium and museum are 9 a.m. Larceny-Theft from lighting have also been added during the Rapids.” Roger B. Chaffee was a NASA as- - 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 12 Building renovation, which will add to the experi- tronaut from Grand Rapids who died during p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $8 for 1/21/14 ence of the major hardware and software a training exercise for the Apollo 1 program adults (no college discounts). A student’s gym bag was stolen updates. at age 31 in 1967. from the men’s locker room located “The entire project is $1.2 million, and During the introduction, five to 10 in the Ford Fieldhouse. After inter- viewing the victim, a dispatcher was able to pull up video surveillance Campus Safety Gabe Marcelo, a 23-year-old sophomore really important to prepare everyone just in and Raider Card users from that day at GRCC, is particularly reassured by the case something does happen,” she said. to pinpoint a suspect. Campus police continued from page 1 new plan. He was on the Michigan State During her presentation, Whitman also were able to track down the suspect obstruct emergency personnel trying to get University campus during the shooting that pointed out that people don’t just ‘snap’. and interview him. to the scene to help, and police need to make happened there on Jan. 31. “In every single situation, somebody sure everyone is okay by taking account of “I’m kind of relieved that my own campus knew something,” she said, referring to sus- The suspect was not compliant, evacuees. is updating or tweaking their plan,” he said. picions people had about the shooters who denying he took then bag then stated If evacuating the area isn’t possible, “It’s a good idea to bring awareness to these have gone on rampages in other cities. that the victim had “jumped” him. that’s when the police recommend hiding or types of situations and prepare the best way The Behavioral Intervention Team at Based off of the suspect’s description sheltering where you are. Switch off lights, we can to stay safe.” GRCC was formed as a preventative mea- of victim, officers knew he was not silence phones and push heavy furniture Whitman doesn’t think there’s any cause sure. They observe faculty and student ac- telling the truth. The suspect then against the doors. When you’ve done all you for concern on campus. tions and intervene with counseling and decided to tell the officers where the can and are still faced with impending vio- “We believe very much so... that GRCC is other programs when behaviors are erratic remaining contents of the bag were lence, resistance can save lives. a very, very safe environment, she said. “We or troublesome. located. The suspect was then taken “Let’s not be sitting ducks,” said Whitman. are not doing this training because of any- For more information visit grcc.edu/bit. into custody and taken to the Kent “This is your life to fight for.” thing on campus.” BIT can be contacted at [email protected] or County Correctional Facility. Anything in the room can be used as Marie Granderson, another sophomore (616) 234-3337. a weapon. Fire extinguishers, chairs and on campus agrees, but is happy the plan is Collegiate staff writer Lauren Winther books can all be swung and thrown to dis- getting an update. contributed to this report. able or disarm an assailant. “GRCC is a safe place, but I think it’s February 11, 2014 NEWS 3 POLICY CHANGES Campus Events E-cigarettes banned on campus Feb. 12, 11 a.m. campus need to be College recognizes the health hazards of Nourishment for the Soul reviewed routinely, tobacco and medical marijuana use of ex- 234, Multipurpose Room and the tobacco free posure to secondhand smoke. In addition, sponsored by policy was the latest the use of e-cigarettes results in a residual Black Student Union one to be updated aerosol, or vapor being exhaled into the and reviewed. surrounding air. Research indicates that e- When asked why cigarettes emit nicotine, propylene glycol, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. these changes were carcinogens, and other substances.” SCC Valentine’s Day Event made, Freiburger E-cigarettes are also defined in the re- Raider Grille, 2nd Floor, said “there was a port as “cigarette-shaped devices contain- Sponsored by CAB number of individu- ing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized als all across the and inhaled, used to simulate the experi- campus, both in our ence of smoking tobacco.” Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. student life area, and The policy change has affected regular e- International Guitar Series our dean’s office, as cigarette smokers across campus, especial- Located in the GRCC well as our campus ly those accustomed to being able to smoke Music Center, Recital Hall, police and my office in class. GRCC student Steven Nguyen, 18, Room 200 that had some con- of Grand Rapids, was disappointed by the Gideon Whitehead, JACQUELYN ZEMAN/NEWS EDITOR versations about e- policy change. classical guitarist, will cigs and decided to “I think we should keep them because perform. Admission: Adults Steven Nguyen smokes his e-cigarette outside of Fountain investigate further. it is our choice to have them,” Nguyen said. $15, Seniors & Students $10 Street Church. After doing so, the “It is cold outside right now, and if you let policy was amended us keep them on campus we will not smoke By Jacquelyn Zeman to include e-cigs.” them in class. We will not disrupt people be- March 12, 7 p.m. Freiburger reported that she was not cause there is no ash or no offensive odor News Editor aware that health professionals were direct- with the e-cigs.” Diversity Lecture Series Electric cigarettes are now banned ly included in the decision making process, Freiburger said administrators decided Michele Norris, on campus at Grand Rapids Community but said “what we did do was research. to ban e-cigarettes on campus because “first Author, Correspondent. Norris relates how College due to recent changes with the to- We looked at what the American Heart and foremost, we are concerned with the intended to write a book bacco-free campus policy. Association was saying, what the American health and wellness of students and staff. about America’s hidden According to Lisa Freiburger, Lung Association was saying, what other Clearly there is enough wondering and con- conversations about race GRCC’s Vice-President for Finance and cities were doing, and what research they cern about the health risks of the vapor that but discovered much had Administration, the policy for the tobacco had looked at…the fact that they do contain is submitted from the e-cigarette. That we been hidden from her by free campus was to be reviewed at the end nicotine, we felt that was sufficient to base felt it appropriate to incorporate the ban the her family. of the Fall 2014 semester. The subsection our decision on.” e-cigarette into all of our tobacco free poli- was changed to be a tobacco/e-cigarette In their report, the reason for the poli- cies for the entire campus community.” free campus. Freiburger said all policies on cy is listed as “Grand Rapids Community March 13, 9 a.m. Spring Job Fair CAMPUS POLICE DEPT. 45 potential employers will gather at the ATC building to present 900 GRCC graduates hired by Grand Rapids Police Department positions that need to be filled. Companies physical training include Saint Mary’s By Lauren Winther every morning that Health Care, Grand Collegiate Staff wasn’t anything new Rapids Plastics, Spectrum After graduating from the Grand Rapids to me,”said Allen. Community Services and Kent Intermediate Community College Police Academy, two “It was definitely School District. former cadets suited up to join forces with good to be prepared the Grand Rapids Police Department. for that and then Officer Stacey Streeter, 23, a West firearms handling.” DIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER Michigan native, joined GRPD for the count- With a job that less opportunities they offer. consists of long “Being from Grandville, there are so hours and endless Author Reza Aslan many doors that can open up here,” said challenges, it’s near- Streeter. “I want to challenge myself and go ly impossible to fully to address future of from one thing to another.” prepare for what one Officer Don Allen, 27, from Grand Rapids will see on the roads. the Middle East joined GRPD for its community policing and “I think police family ties to the city. academies are built By Carla Villasana-Acosta Allen’s father, mother, and sister were to get you to that Collegiate Staff employed in the public sector which instilled entry level and then a passion within him for public service. we’re lucky enough SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR Grand Rapids Community College “GRPD has a really good reputation to go through an Diversity Lecture Series continues to pro- New GRPD Officers Stacey Streeter, 23, and Don Allen, 27. within the community,” said Allen. “That’s a eight week inhouse vide insight into current issues in society big focus here, which I think is very impor- training here at with a new lecture tant.” GRPD,” said Streeter, “That was like an ex- cadets enrolled in the academy take their that discusses the Before joining GRPD’s team, Officers tension of the academy. But the academy training seriously. Your instructor today may impact of a young Streeter and Allen had to complete 10 does do a great job of kind of preparing you very well be your supervisor tomorrow. generation in a mis- months of schooling in areas such as physi- for what you’re going to have to go through With Officers Streeter and Allen gainfully understood region cal training, firearms, and report writing. in a department; Grand Rapids kind of takes employed within the community, their train- of the world. As for Allen, his military service gave him a it to that next level and gives you that extra ing is never really over. Each day presents The lecture ti- head start. training. So we’re very fortunate for that.” new and exciting opportunities as well as tled “Youth Revolt: “It definitely helped me, PT, doing The former GRCC alumni suggest that dangers. The Future of The Middle East” will be IN MEMORIAM held by Reza Aslan, a renowned writer and religious schol- GRCC community mourns passing of CIO Kevin O’Halla ar. He is the author Aslan in an effort to benefit them, such as setting O’Halla’s leadership within the IT depart- of the bestsellers “Zealot: The Life and Time By Nicole Clark up the MyDegreePath system. O’Halla also ment will also leave a lasting impact. of Jesus of Nazareth” and “Not god but God: Collegiate Staff worked to find ways to use technology to en- “When President Ender hired Kevin, The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam,” Grand Rapids Community College’s chief courage the retention and success of GRCC he was able to bring this group together which was considered “one of the 100 most information officer, Kevin O’Halla, died Jan. students. Prior to joining the GRCC staff, and make it more of a cohesive and unified important books of the last decade” accord- 16 after a two-year O’Halla worked at Davenport, starting out as group,” Anderson recalled. “He did that by ing to his official website. battle with cancer. a programmer in the data processing depart- trying to get us all in one location. Now, During the event, Aslan will address how O’Halla, 57, of ment, and later became Vice President of the approximately 80% of all out staff is in one points of view differ among generations, Grandville, worked IT department. He retired from DU in 2009 building now.” explaining how the youth’s role in today’s for GRCC for four as Executive Vice President of Enrollment O’Halla also worked on the set-up of the Middle East presents new values concern- years, and will be and Student Development. Project Management office, which coordi- ing topics such as political activism and so- missed by many At GRCC, O’Halla is credited with im- nates IT projects in an effort to ensure maxi- cial awareness that do not portray the image members of the proving the college’s ability to track student mum efficiency. given by previous generations in the region. GRCC community. performance. O’Halla will not only be remembered for The Diversity Lecture Series offers a wide “I worked for “We purchased a data warehouse system, this work, but for his personality. range of different perspectives on current him for almost so we had better data analytics on students “[He] was always able to make a joke multicultural topics dealing with politics, three and half years who were at risk,” Anderson explained. “We when times were pretty stressful,” Anderson identity, society, environment, and more. here and I really ap- could identify if you were getting a C in a recalled. Christina Arnold, director of the GRCC preciated his lead- O’Halla class and there’s somebody getting an A O’Halla is survived by his wife of 32 Diversity Learning Center, explained that ership and his men- in the class. [It allows us to] see why that years, Debbie O’Halla, and his children, “the essence of our purpose and our expec- toring,” said Dave Anderson, who has been would be. What’s that student’s attendance? Brian and Alison. The family has asked tation (is) that the audience will experience named Interim CIO. “I felt like he took me How often are they logging onto Blackboard? that donations be made to either the Grand something that is a new way of looking at under his wing and really tried to grow me to How often are they logging onto the Online Rapids Community College Foundation, 143 a subject that adds to their understanding be a better manager.” Student Center? How active are they over- Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 and may even prompt a deeper study of the Although O’Halla worked behind the all? And then we could see what’s working or the St. Peter Annual School Fund, 430 topic.” scenes and was not known by many stu- for students and what’s not working for stu- Main St., Huron, OH 44839. Condolences The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 dents, he made many contributions to GRCC dents.” may be left at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. at the Fountain Street Church. 4 NEWS February 11, 2014

DIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER Giants Awards honor five GRCC students

like to be a particle By Jacquelyn Zeman physicist. “With the News Editor help of the schol- Grand Rapids Community College gave arship, I am confi- out scholarships to five African American dent in unlocking students on Jan. 25 through their annual the potential 2014 Giants Awards and Banquet. This was the has for me,” Bibb celebration’s 32nd year being presented, stated in his schol- and in addition to awarding the scholar- arship essay. ships, the annual event recognizes and He said his in- awards African American individuals and spiration to contin- organizations of distinction from the Grand ue working hard in Rapids area. school is his cous- The event was hosted by Jennifer Moss, in, who is always a former news anchor for WOOD TV. GRCC constantly encour- President Steven Ender gave the welcome aging him, and is a address preceding the awards ceremony. scholarship winner “We are here to recognize 11 people who himself. have each worked within their individual Jonathan fields to make this community a better place Jackson, 19, of for all of us…” Ender said. “Most of them Grand Rapids, is will not know just how many people around majoring in guitar them they really have inspired. Tonight, we performance and acknowledge and honor that impact. These wants to study awards are just one way to show our grati- music at Berkley tude for the legacy, service, and compassion School of Music. provided by our giants.” His said his career Before the 11 Giants Awards were given goal is to bring out, five of GRCC’s students were recog- people together nized and awarded scholarships for their through music. accomplishments both inside the classroom “I was com- and through their extracurricular activities. pletely surprised,” JACQUELYN ZEMAN/NEWS EDITOR Ketashia Berrien, 19, a social work Jackson said about major from Grand Rapids, is passionate the scholarship. “It GRCC’s Jalen Bibb (center) receives his award with GRCC Board of Trustees Member, Ellen James about education and helping people. She was one of those (right) and Faye Weatherall-Davis (left). said she plans to transfer to Grand Valley things where I to complete her bachelor’s and master’s de- thought I should go for it and apply just in Earnette Wrancher, a juvenile crimi- who has owned the locally known business, gree after attending GRCC. case. I never actually thought I would get nal justice major, was unable to attend the Painting by Jeff, for 22 years. He also started “This is my first scholarship ... and I am it.” awards banquet. She stated in her schol- the Sophisticated Gentleman’s Community the first one in my family to go to college, so London Nathan, 32, of Grand Rapids, is arship essay that she works in her church Club, which has been running for the past I am trying to stay on track, get my degrees a business major with a 4.0. and a leader in food pantry and with children’s ministries. 13 years. The club helps provide support for out of the way, and be successful,” Berrien GRCC’s Alpha Beta Omega World Leaders “It was God that would not let me give single parents. said. Society. up,” she wrote in her scholarship essay. The proceeds from the Giants Awards Jalen Bibb, 20, of Grand Rapids, is “I was very excited to get the scholar- The much anticipated Giant Among each year go towards funding the Milo M. majoring in physics, and would ultimately ship,” Nathan said. “I am very hardworking.” Giants award was given to Jeffery Kimbrel, Brown scholarship fund for GRCC students.

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INTERACTIVE PRINT Download the free Scan this page for wmich.edu/GoWest Layar App interactive content February 11, 2014 NEWS 5 WEATHER WINTER WEATHER HITS WEST MICHIGAN not really even my Lakeshore own property at the State Park level. Right now the pier safety for is so rounded with ice and snow and winter weather all the buildup out there. I think that By Sarah Davis anyone going out Photo Editor there is really tak- Sand, sun, and the iconic waves of the ing their life in their Great Lakes beckon tourist in the summer. own hands.” However, the winter weather transforms The danger goes piers and lighthouses into ice sculptures beyond walking that have their own draw. One should have the pier. Wandering a higher level of caution if choosing to brave the hilly “icebergs”, the cold for a glimpse of Holland’s watery as Johnson refers winter wonderland. to the packed ice There are several different governing along the shoreline, bodies on the Holland Lakeshore. The Coast can also be danger- Guard is responsible for water safety issues, ous. while the Department of Natural Resources Thankfully the regulates the state parks. The shocking Holland DNR has thing is that neither performs ice rescue or not had to do any have authority over the pier. rescues this winter. “We don’t do ice rescues here at station According to Holland. We don’t have the personnel,” said Johnson, the DNR Chief Taquette of the Holland Coast Guard. is limited in what Supervisor Jody Johnson of the DNR they can safely do. draws attention to the true ownership of “If someone fell in the pier. the water out there “The pier is not ours. It actually belongs and was having a to the Army Corps of Engineers. It’s federal hard time I’d have LYSSA PAUL/COLLEGIATE STAFF property. So it doesn’t really belong to the to choose at that Big Red Lighthouse stands watch over a frozen Lake Michigan beach in Holland State Park. Coast Guard either,” he said. “The Army time whether or not Corps of Engineers have ownership and I felt comfortable take care of the lights that are on the pier doing or going where I could to try and help difficult. The DNR sometimes is unable because they are a navigational aid for ves- them. You want to do what you can do, but snowplow because of the drifts of snow. sels, both recreational boats and ships.” you don’t want to end up becoming a victim Johnson said, “We leave the beach open The Holland pier doesn’t have any rail- either.” through the winter months so people can Snowfall is ings protecting pedestrians from the water. The DNR does the majority of the pa- go out there and walk around on the beach, Johnson explains that the Army Corps of trolling of the beach and pier. “Of course we look at the waves, and watch the sunset. noteworthy, Engineers will put signs on the piers that aren’t out there patrolling the place day to But they also need to watch and see what say, “This structure is not designed for pe- day like we do in the summertime, where the status is of the snow plow.” destrian traffic.” there are a lot of people out there for the There is more than one way to see the but far from “Even when it’s summer and nice and beach,” Johnson said. “We try to keep the pier in the winter. Holland has a webcam on warm, it really is not a structure for people place open so people can drive out there spyglass hill facing the pier. The webcam re- to walk out on, but we know that people and look over the lake even in the winter- freshes a still picture every 5 seconds. Go to record-setting do,” said Johnson. “Specifically in the win- time.” spyglasshill.com for a view of the Holland’s ter time I would strongly advise that no one Sometimes even keeping the Holland pier. By Rachael Ocampo goes on the pier…but at the same time it’s State Beach open in the winter can be Collegiate Staff

Several more inches of snow accom- GRCC officials panied the start of February this week. According to Mark Walton, a local hydrolo- just say no to gist at Grand Rapids’ National Weather Service office, the winter of 2013-2014 will makeup days surely stand out in people’s minds. “This is not your typical weather,” By Rachael Ocampo Walton said. “It’s not setting records by any Collegiate Staff means, but within most people’s memory, this will be a winter they’ll remember.” Foul weather caused two snow days in On Jan. 7, temperatures plummeted into January, and more could follow if the Grand the single digits, but it felt like 20-30 degrees Rapids skyline doesn’t see a change in its below zero with the wind chill factor. This weather patterns. officially made Grand Rapids colder than Following the recent snow days, stu- both the north and south poles on that day. dents might wonder if extra time will be This wasn’t the first time the lower mit- added on to the semester to make up for ten experienced atypical weather. A look at missed days. record temps of years past on the National That’s not in the plans, according to Patti Weather Service website reveals a profu- Trepkowski, associate provost and dean of sion of zany weather forecasts: Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Unusually warm New Year: Studies. The New Year was unusually warm in “It’s very difficult for students to accom- 1876, with temperatures ranging in the mid- modate makeup days into their schedules,” 60s for a three-day stretch. Lansing set a she said. “Students have committed a cer- KIM ADAMS/COLLEGIATE STAFF record high, hitting a balmy 70 degrees on tain time to their classes.” New Year’s Eve. In order for students to make up missed Frigid arctic temperatures: material, Trepkowski said it is up to the Think this is the first time Michigan has professors to develop a plan for students experienced arctic weather? Think again. to learn the required material in a different Records consistently show temperatures way. falling below zero in winter. The cold- Trepkowski also pointed out that learn- est January temperature ever recorded in ing at the collegiate level is different from Grand Rapids was on Jan. 30, 1951, with learning in a K-12 environment. temperatures before wind chill factor hit- “So much of your learning is accom- ting 22 degrees below zero. Brr. plished during the school day (during K-12 Drastic jumps in weather in just one day: years), but it’s different in college,” she said, On Jan. 8, 1965, temperatures reached a explaining that most of the learning is done record of 59 degrees in Grand Rapids. Just independently outside of school. the next day, however, a cold front swept The decision to close campus does not through and the temperature plummeted come lightly. Campus police and facilities back into the 20s. personnel consult National Weather Service Record snowfall: reports and police reports before mak- The Blizzard of 1999 accounted for the ing the final decision, according to GRCC snowiest January on record, when Grand spokesperson Leah Nixon. Among criteria Rapids received a cumulative 46.8 inches of looked for are extreme unsafe driving con- snow in a few days. ditions and quick frostbite exposure time. According to Walton, Grand Rapids will Yet Trepkowski said snow days don’t continue to see below freezing tempera- happen often. “Only about two or three at tures and steady snowfall for a few more most (happen in a given year),” she said. weeks. Yet keep hope alive, Raiders—the Arctic wind chills combined with sever- JOSHUA VISSERS/COLLEGIATE STAFF warmer months are just ahead. In the mean- al inches of snow helped influence the deci- time, stay warm and bundled up! sion to close the college last week. Whether Billowing snow lines streets and pathways on campus during GRCC’s snowdays. it will happen again remains to be seen. 6 OPINION February 11, 2014 EDITORIAL Unconditional love: Free our financial aid for textbooks It’s unquestionable that GRCC has English class. The cost of books is an ac- A matter of choice its students’ financial well being high on cessibility issue. its list of priorities. A cost comparison The beauty of this problem is that it By Shelby Corliss Every person has imperfections. If you shows our school is the best value for doesn’t take much to solve it. Most of A&E Editor find someone who chooses to uncondition- the classes offered, and in an area filled students excess financial aid money is ally love you even with all of your annoying with other higher learning institutions, held for a while after tuition is charged Many people believe that love is solely traits, pushes you to better yourself, makes the wealth of transfer agreements with to make sure the student attends the based on how good someone makes them you happy by simply just being there , and nearby universities makes GRCC a smart classes they’re enrolled in, but as little as feel, and that’s why so many relationships, makes you feel important, you’ve probably move for nearly everyone. $50 left to a student at the beginning of young and old, end in failure, because you found love. A relationship takes time, work But despite GRCC’s repertoire of the semester could enable them to buy won’t always feel good. People stop do- and two people willing to constantly try to cost-saving measures, administrators books significantly cheaper and save ing the things that are imperative, that maintain a healthy relationship together. haven’t taken steps to help students save hundreds, and I doubt anyone is going to once made them and their part- ner It won’t be easy, but will it be worth it? money on books. When tuition for many fill out the paperwork to scam financial happy. Then they lose sight Definitely. students is hardly over $100 per credit, aid for $50. of feelings and without The ability to unconditionally love a textbooks can easily become a third of Another option would be to place feelings love isn’t al- person will take a lifetime and a the cost of a semester of school, espe- kiosks in the Student Life office with ways visible. Love half to master, but a cially if a student takes math and science equipment similar to what is attached to isn’t always rain- constant effort is all courses, the books for which can cost the parking ramp and vending machines bows and butter- that’s really needed. over $200. on campus, that would let students shop flies…or sunshine Mistakes will For example, “Elementary Geometry online with their Raider Card, mak- and elephants in my be made, and for College Students” is being used by at ing the $200 transfer that is allowed at case. (Because those you’ll have to least one section of Math 105 at GRCC. the beginning of the semester available two things make me say “I’m sor- Bought new at the Follet bookstore, even for shopping for textbooks online. This really happy). ry” a million online, it costs $241, or you can rent if for would put financial aid dollars back in You won’t al- times, but as long as the semester for $178. At Valorebooks. students’ hands to use to cover other ex- ways get what you’re working at it, that’s what matters. com you can buy the same book for $138, penses like food, parking or even child you want and There are countless ways to uncondi- shipping included, at BetterWordBooks. care, and prevent them from having to you won’t always tionally love someone, especially since com for about $82 dollars with free ship- take out excessive loans. understand each other. every single person loves and needs to be ping, and BetterPlanetBooks.com offers GRCC works hard for its students, You will have arguments loved differently. Here are 10 ways you can the book for a measly $19. to make sure our money is well spent, and sometimes you’ll choose to love on a daily basis. Not taking Math 105? “A Composition so why are they allowing students to be second guess everything. of Everyday Life” is the book used by held financially hostage by the campus You’ll have to make a con- 1. Say I love you. And mean it. most English 102 sections, and at the bookstore when less expensive text- scious choice as to if you 2. Let go of the little things and do the Follet bookstore it costs $154 to pur- books are so easily available online? want to fight for your re- little things. (They’re different for chase or $99 to rent. At Valorebooks.com lationship or give up on everybody) the same book costs $62 dollars to pur- it. The decision you make based on 3. Be supportive. chase, at BetterPlanetBooks.com it was that can determine if you truly love some- 4. Communicate! (Even if you’re $17, and there were even lower prices one. Love might spark from a feeling, but to scared of the outcome) listed at smaller sites. truly love is a choice. It’s not just a feeling 5. Be affectionate. (Hug, kiss, hold These aren’t grocery-store savings of or an emotion. It’s a decision you choose to hands, etc.) a dollar here or there, the difference is do or not to do every single day. 6. Make time. Always. No excuses! hundreds of dollars. Large fractions of Just like you decide what to eat for 7. Apologize and forgive…over and students’ book budget can be preserved lunch, how to spend your free time, the over again. by shopping online. It’s the kind of dis- people you associate with, or what televi- 8. Be selfless; in thoughts, words and parity that can keep a struggling student sion series you watch on Netflix, you get actions. from returning for another semester. The to choose who you love. It’s a great thing 9. Show appreciation; say thank you. cost of a book could keep someone from really, and it’s also the most selfless thing 10. Be respectful; emotionally, physi- taking that college level math course, you’ll ever do. cally, and spiritually. or discourage them from that second Your social network is just one big echo chamber of news

By Chris Powers Web Editor To many people, social networks are the best part of the internet. They get to hear from their friends on Facebook, follow all their fandoms on Tumblr, and even interact with their favorite celebrities on Twitter. But after awhile, it all just becomes one gi- ant social media echo chamber. A 2012 Pew Research Poll shows that one-third of adults under 30 get news from their social networks rather than more tra- ditional sources like newspapers, the 24- hour news channels or the once-venerable 6-o’clock news. That number will only in- crease, driven by an increase in social net- work users and the omnipresence of smart- phones. The problem is that as social news COURTESY FACEBOOK increases so does the bias, but the topics search results. Facebook filters results covered will start to narrow. based on what you’re likely to click on and This is the filter bubble - being surround- even what it finds “important.” For these ed only by people you like and content you companies, more clicks mean more money COURTESY MCT CAMPUS agree with. The danger is that this filter bub- in their pocket. ble creates divisions and further polarizes If you’re only relying on trending an already fragmented society. hashtags to get your news, you’re missing When people share news, they are more much of the nuance. Oftentimes informa- The Collegiate likely to choose sources and topics with the tion needs time to simmer and reduce like Associated Collegiate Press similar biases to their own, and by exten- a great marinara sauce. Those tweets may sion yours. For the most part, people tend be breaking news, but it may only be part of National Pacemaker Award Finalist to gather friends who are similar to them the story. Journalists strive to find out who, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2008 and share similar viewpoints. Unless you’ve what, when, where, why and how, but with got a broad group of diverse friends and in- Twitter news we only get “Who” and “What.” Joshua Vissers Clayton Cummins Teagan Burns terests, you’re not likely to have many dis- Even our politicians aren’t immune. Editor-in-Chief Multimedia Editor Graphic Design senting opinions on your friends list. According to an audit by New York As your friends share stories, you might Magazine, members of Congress are much Jacquelyn Zeman Sarah Davis start to add those news sources to your own more likely to follow other members of Hannah Cluley list because you “like the way they think.” their own party and those media outlets News Editor Photo Editor Advertising Manager Very few news outlets, especially today, are that lean toward their side of the aisle completely unbiased. It is in human nature with very little overlap between parties. Shelby Corliss Chris Powers Jennifer Ackerman- to be biased in some fashion. For example, while House Speaker John A&E Editor Web Editor Haywood This problem is only compounded by Boehner’s account is followed by over 85 Layout Editor online companies’ desire to personalize percent of Congressional Republicans, nei- Zachary Watkins Faculty Adviser what you see. Your Google search results ther The White House or President Obama’s Sports Editor aren’t necessarily the same as my Google accounts even make the top 20. February 11, 2014 FEATURES 7

ACTIVITIES 10 dates that will make your heart smile this Valentine’s Day Frederik Meijer Gardens & Craig’s Cruisers By Suzy Stocking Cost: $2 Admission. Free skate rental Collegiate Staff with any I.D. Sculpture Park Unleash your inner child and have Hours: noon - 10 p.m. Buying flowers hardly seems necessary some playful fun with your date at Craig’s Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly, Address: 135 Monroe Center St NW, when you can walk through the gorgeous Cruisers. Play laser tag, race each other in and with all the distractions this winter has Grand Rapids, MI blooms in Frederick Meijer Gardens and the Go-Karts and bumper cars, and play the brought us, planning a romantic date may Phone number: (616) 456-3699 Sculpture Park instead. Take a romantic numerous arcade games. No matter your not be a top priority. If you’re interested in stroll through the indoor and outdoor gar- age, you can’t help but have a good time something more than dinner and a movie, Dinosaurs Unearthed dens while appreciating the sculptures. here. After some fun, end the night with a then make this 14 more memorable with The Grand Rapids Public Museum pres- With 132 acres, you’ll have plenty of time to one of these 10 date ideas: ents Dinosaurs Unearthed, an exhibit show- talk and admire the art and plants together. casing fascinating animatronic dinosaurs. Peruse the gift shop and grab something to Brush Studio You and your date can enjoy the sights that eat at the café for the full experience. Brush Studio is a fun environment where the exhibit has to offer and even learn a you can get your creative juices flowing by thing or two while you’re there. The price Cost: $9 with a student I.D. trying your hand at open painting, or learn of the exhibit includes general admission, Valentine’s Day Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. step-by-step how to paint a specific work so you can spend time together exploring Address: 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, of art in a class. Have some fun with it and three floors of exhibits and, of course, rid- Grand Rapids COURTESY PHOTO paint something for your date, and let him ing the carousel. Phone number: (616) 957-1580 or her paint something for you. You get to more intimate dinner at a nearby restaurant, laugh and have fun together, and exchange Higher Ground or take advantage of the large buffet Craig’s paintings as gifts afterwards. Brush Studio Rock Climbing Centre Cruisers has to offer. offers food and beverages while you paint Cost: varies as well. Reserving a spot on brushgr.com or If you’re in the mood to try something Valentine’s Day hours: Park is open 11 by calling is recommended. new this Valentine’s Day, or just feel like be- a.m. - 11 p.m. and the buffet is open ing a bit more adventurous, bring your date 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. to Higher Ground Rock Climbing Centre. Address: 5730 Clyde Park Ave SW, You can rent everything you need in order Wyoming, MI to climb, take a safety lesson, and climb for Phone number: (616)530-2900 the rest of the day with your date. It will be fun to support each other and celebrate Rubies for Valentine’s Day making it to the top of the wall. This year, Grand Rapids Ballet presents JASON BABCOCK/COLLEGIATE STAFF Rubies for Valentine’s Day, a combination of Cost: $4 with a RaiderCard, $7 with oth- three works: George Balanchine’s Rubies, er college I.D. José Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane, and Mario Valentine’s Day Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Radacovský’s Bolero. The performance will COURTESY PHOTO Address: 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Peter Martin Wege Rapids Theatre. Cost: $25 per person for open painting, Phone number: (616)929-1700 Cost: $12 with college I.D. $35 per person for a class Address: 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids Valentine’s Day Hours: Open Painting Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey COURTESY PHOTO Phone Number: (616)454-4771 noon - 5 p.m. and “Love Tree” painting Head to the Van Andel Arena to watch Cost: $24 per climber if it’s your first time, class at 6:30 p.m. The classes last be- the Grand Rapids Griffins face off against $19 if you’ve climbed there within the Hopefully these ideas can inspire a tween 2 and 2.5 hours. the San Antonio Rampage and enjoy $2 hot past year memorable date this Valentine’s Day. No Address: 2213 Wealthy St SE #110, dogs and domestic drafts this Valentine’s Valentine’s Day Hours: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. matter what you do that day, have a good Grand Rapids Day. It may not be the most romantic date, Address: 851 Bond Ave NW, Grand time, laugh and enjoy the memories being Phone number: (616)805-5099 but it’s sure to be a fun time, especially if Rapids made. If you give one of these suggestions a it’s you or your date’s first time at a Griffins Phone number: (616)774-3100 try, let us know. Email your story to suzan- Pando Park game. [email protected]. Bundle up and spend this Valentine’s Day tubing down the hills at Pando with your date. You can chat while riding the cable tow up the hill and then have a blast on the exhilarating ride down. See who can make it down the hill the fastest, or who can catch the most air on the hills. Warm up af- terwards with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa in the lodge and watch the skiers and snow- boarders from the large viewing windows in the warmth. Public Notice – Third-Party Comments COURTESY PHOTO Grand Rapids Community College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by Cost: $13 with a college I.D. Time: 7 p.m. its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit during the Address: 130 West Fulton, Grand Rapids 2013- 2014 Academic Ye ar with a team representing the Higher Phone number: (800) 585-3737 Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC/ COURTESY PHOTO NCA). Grand Rapids Community College has been accredited by the Commission since 1917. The team will review the institution’s Cost: $20 for a 3 hour ticket The Oasis Hot Tub Gardens Valentine’s Day hours: 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Escape the cold this Valentine’s Day ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. Address: 8076 Belding Rd NE, Rockford by soaking in a hot tub at The Oasis. Have The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to Phone number: (616)874-8343 your choice of a private indoor or outdoor Website: Pandopark.com hot tub, and relax with your date. Each gar- the HLC: den comes with one towel per guest, sat- • Public Comments on Grand Rapids Community College Ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle ellite radio, a dressing room and shower. The Higher Learning Commission Rosa Parks Circle is a great place to visit Reservations are recommended. any time of year, but the winter is especially 230 S. LaSalle Street Suite 7 – 500 enjoyable because of its ice skating rink. Chicago, IL 60604 – 1411 With $2 admission and free skate rental, you The public may also submit comments on the don’t have to sweat spending a lot of money for a good time downtown. Dress warmly, commission’s website at: have good conversation and spend time http://www.ncahlc.org/Information-for-the-Public/third-party- holding your date’s hand, whether it’s to be comment.html affectionate or avoid falling. Afterwards you can enjoy one of the many coffee shops or restaurants within walking distance. Comments must address substantive matters to the quality of the institution or its academic programs.

COURTESY PHOTO Comments must be in writing. Please submit comments by Feb. 14, 2014. Cost on Valentine’s Day: Friday before 4 p.m. $25-$50 All comments must be received prior to the site visit. Friday after 4 p.m. $45-$90 Valentine’s Day hours: noon - 2 a.m. Address: 5041 Alpine Ave NW, AQIP is an alternative process to maintain Comstock Park accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. Phone number: (616)784-2020 SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR For additional information, please visit GRCC.edu/accreditation 4774333-02 8 FEATURES February 11, 2014

GRAND RAPIDS THE COLLEGIATE GUIDE TO LAUGHFEST 2014

GRCC Events $100,000 goal it hopes to reach this year. and choose a specific area that you want As a part of LaughFest, Grand Rapids By Shelby Corliss As a part of LaughFest, Grand to help with. Once you’re assigned with a Community College will host the follow- A&E Editor Rapids Community College will host the position, which will be announced on your ing events, all of which take place at Ford Gilda’s fourth annual LaughFest is the FUNderwear 5K, the Seriously Funny profile, all volunteers are required to attend Fieldhouse. Students are encouraged to nation’s first-ever community-wide “seri- Family Adventure Challenge, People and a team meeting to learn more about their volunteer with these and other events ously funny” festival of laughter. It has giv- Pets, Super Saturday Kids Zone and Teen roles and receive training necessary to ful- included in LaughFest. en people yet another reason to visit Grand Nite, all of which take place at the Ford fill them. Rapids and the students of Grand Rapids Fieldhouse. Students are encouraged to vol- “It [LaughFest] is truly a celebration Jim Gaffigan Community College even more opportunity unteer with these and other events included of laughter for the health of it,” said When: March 7 at 8 p.m. to get involved in their community. in LaughFest. Wolenberg. Cost: $47 - $58 per ticket The 10-day festival runs March 6 -16 “This community event Last year, LaughFest caught the and features stand-up, improv, film, authors wouldn’t happen attention of 55,000 people from 33 Super Saturday Kids and community showcases, some of which without states and Canada and this year Zone happen right in the Ford Fieldhouse. New numbers are expected to be even When: March 8, 10 a.m. this year, a FUNderwear 5k run, ping higher. – 2 p.m. pong tournaments and LaughFest 2014 will include Cost: $7 more have been over 200 free and ticketed added to the shows that feature over 60 art- Saturday Nite Teen Zone mix. ists at 40 different venues in When: March 8 at 7 p.m. Entertainers Grand Rapids, Allendale, Cost: $7 who have al- Lowell, and Holland. Ticket ready been an- prices are from $7 to $60. People and Pets nounced for this These are available at the When: March 9th, noon - 2 p.m. year’s LaughFest VanAndel Arena Box Office Cost: FREE include: Jay or at Ticketmaster outlets Chris Tucker Leno, Lily Tomlin, through the last day of the Chris Tucker, Festival. When: March 14 at 8 and LaughFest Another great way to p.m. veterans like Jim give back is to donate Cost: $47 - $58 per ticket Gaffigan. Others like at one of the Michigan Seriously Funny Carly Aquilino, Chris Blood drives lead- Family Adventure Distefano, and Andrew ing up to the festival Challenge Schulz of MTV’s hit real- that benefit the High When: March 16 from noon to 4 p.m. ity comedy series, Guy Five campaign. Cost: FREE Code, and many more “Everyone who at- were recently added to the tempts to donate lineup as well. will get some FUNderwear 5K “Aside from all of the swag and be en- Anyone interested in participating in the new talent that is coming to tered to win tick- FUNderwear 5K is encouraged to wear the festival, there are plenty ets, plus Blue their finest and funniest underwear over of other new events. So far the Care Network their clothes to create a FUNderwear run has generat- will donate hilarious and one of a ed a lot of buzz, so it will be fun $10 in their hon- kind moment in support to see that unique event happen or to the children’s pro- of Gilda’s Club Grand on the streets of Grand Rapids,” grams at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids,” Rapids. Participants said Erik Wolenberg, LaughFest Wolenberg said. can raise additional Marketing and Public Relations our volun- Individuals interested in donating to funds to support Gilda’s Manager. “There are also events at teers so there are the “High Five” campaign may do so by Club Grand Rapids Perrin Brewing Company and the plenty of ways for students to purchasing a button at a participating res- through active.com by Grand Rapids Art Museum that pro- get involved, from helping with the dis- taurant or business in West Michigan, or by clicking “become a fundraiser. vide new ways for people to take part tribution of festival materials to helping out donating at laughfestgr.org. in the festival.” around the office,” said Wolenberg. No matter the age, sense of humor, in- “Runners who choose to raise additional LaughFest was launched in March 2011 Those interested in applying for volun- terests, or way in which one wishes to get funds can send their unique website link to by a team at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. teer positions during LaughFest should go involved to raise money for Gilda’s Club, individuals who may be willing to financially Proceeds from the festival go to support to bit.ly/laughfestvolunteer. From there you there is something “seriously funny” for support their drafty 3.1 mile trek through the the free cancer, grief and emotional health can make a profile and apply for volunteer everyone. For more information about downtown Grand Rapids,” said Vice Presi- programs offered through Gilda’s Club. So positions. In order to be in the running for LaughFest, events, or shows during the fes- dent, Tyler Lecceadone. far the campaign has raised $10,000 of the a position you must submit an application tival go to laughfestgr.org. When: March 9th at 10 a.m. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Where: Starts at Ford Fieldhouse Cost: $25 entry fee MTV’s Guy Code & Girl Code The cast will focus in on the different codes that exist between girls and guys in a snappy fashion, similar to the show.

Who: Carly Aquilino, Chris Distefano & Andrew Schulz

When: March 13 at 9 p.m.

Where: GVSU-Kirkhof Center Cost: FREE Blackout Diaries Blackout Diaries is an interactive show featuring standup comedians and regular people telling true drinking stories, while the audience asks questions. Described as be- ing a “bit like adding tequila to the Socratic Method,” this show was created by its host Sean Flannery and routinely sells out in the home city of Chicago. When: March 9th at 8 p.m. Where: Perrin Brewing Company Cost: $30 per person (includes two beer tickets & a sampling of appetizers) Must be 21 or older. PHOTOS & LOGOS COURTESY LAUGHFEST February 11, 2014 FEATURES 9

THEATER Two GRCC music students cast in Civic’s Theater’s ‘Les Misérables’ 20, of Byron Center both made the cast. By Jacquelyn Zeman One of the show’s co-director Bruce News Editor Tinker said that it is a rare event to have this There’s no denying the popularity of many people interested in auditioning and Grand Rapids Civic Theater’s production of attending a show so far in advance. “Les Misérables.” Auditions attracted actors “It’s a terrific cast, amazing voices, beau- by the hundreds, and shows started selling tiful music that works so emotionally... sets out before a cast was selected. and the lighting are going to be beautiful,” More than 375 people auditioned, but Tinker said. “It’s really going to be a tremen- only 50 were offered roles in the musical. dous event.” Two Grand Rapids Community College mu- Ellis said that of the shows he had audi- sic students were among the chosen group. tioned for at Civic, “Les Misérables” was the Robbie Ellis, 20, of Ada, and Joshua Regan, biggest he had ever attempted. “At callbacks, it was very narrowed down at that point… Les Misérables it was competitive, but it was a lot of Civic Theater fun,” he said. Feb. 28 through March 23 Regan auditioned with possible extension dates for the show while Cost: $18-$35. he was juggling Tickets can be purchased at their box many other things at the same time. office or at grct.org “I was playing “Les Misérables” is a musical based on Rolf in “The Sound a novel written by Victor Hugo. The story of Music” at Civic, follows the lives of many characters as I was doing my JACQUELYN ZEMAN/NEWS EDITOR during the French Revolution and their finals at GRCC, and GRCC students and Les Miserable cast, Robbie Ellis and Joshua Regan, inside the struggles to get through the hard times. trying to prepare for Civic Theatre. an audition, all in Joshua Regan (Jean Prouvaire) the same day, same What drew Ellis into auditioning for “Les blocking, singing, dancing, and memorizing, Regan is in his first year at GRCC, and week, same month. Misérables” was “the grittiness of it….and all at the same time. Putting all those things this is his third show at Civic Theater. He That was tiring, but the emotion behind it.” together at once in a rehearsal process can plays Jean Prouvaire, a student, and a it was exciting, too. The phenomenal music made Regan get pretty difficult.” romantic in the show. The other shows It’s exhilarating to want to audition. Regan did research on his character, through Civic Theater he was in were try out for a show.” “I think that is why so many people Jean Prouvaire, to better help himself get “Sherlock Holmes Final Adventure” and Dr. Stephen love it, because the music (from “Les into character. “The Sound of Music” earlier this year. Barton, GRCC’s di- Misérables”) is some of the best in musical “He is the poetic one who is a little more rector of choral ac- theatre,” he said. “Among the musical the- romantically inclined than all the rest of the Robbie Ellis (Ensemble) tivities was quite ater crowd, it’s the pinnacle…to the com- guys in the show, but he is very patriotic as Ellis in his second year at GRCC, and is excited to have two munity and to those who know the story, well,” he said. “He is a student, a follower… hoping transfer to Baldwin Wallace, a students from the there is so much depth.” but he is politically informed.” musical theatre conservatory in Cleve- music program in Ellis enjoys being a member of the en- Regan appreciates the value of his expe- land, Ohio. Ellis plays multiple roles in the Civic’s show. semble because of all the different charac- riences with the music department at GRCC ensemble. This is his fourth show at Civic “Students have to ters he gets to play during the course of the in the past year, too. Theater, previously being in “A Funny Way have a lot of matu- show. Even with 50 members in the cast, “I recognize that GRCC has a fantastic to the Forum,” “Changing Minds,” “The 12 rity to be able handle there are many little parts to play in each music program,” Regan said. “I think a lot Dancing Princesses,” and “The Sound of both their music ed- scene of the show. of times it is looked at as just a community Music” “Legally Blonde the Musical.” He ucation and experi- Both boys said rehearsals are quite fast- college, but they have done a spectacular also works at Civic as an intern. ences outside of the paced and challenging. job of pulling together a wonderful team of classroom,” Barton “It is hard because you get so much professors and doctors that can really teach said. information at once,” Ellis said. “You are the information.” JACQUELYN ZEMAN/NEWS EDITOR

DOWNTOWN New shop brings specialty doughnuts to a hungry city

By Suzy Stocking Smooth Criminal (chocolate cake & coffee Collegiate Staff ganache) and Nutella doughnuts, to name a few. The menu also has “the usual suspects” In early January, downtown Grand (plain, powdered sugar and cinnamon sug- Rapids welcomed Propaganda Doughnuts, ar), which are always available. You can find the first locally and organically sourced the menu posted daily on their Facebook doughnut shop in West Michigan. page. Every doughnut is trans-fat free and Tory O’haire, owner and head baker, low in saturated fat. threw out the typical doughnut shop blue- Apart from flavor, the real treat is print and swapped in his unique take on the O’Haire’s passion for sustainable, organic, doughnut and progressive business prac- and local sourcing. “It’s such a buzzword tices. in Grand Rapids to say locally sourced,” “One of my goals right from the get-go O’Haire said. “That’s not so much a selling has been to develop the food scene here,” point; it’s an expectation.” said O’Haire in his quaint, 1940’s detective- O’Haire would like to see more shops themed shop. and restaurants adapt that same idea. And developing the food scene is exactly Propaganda Doughnuts not only uses what he’s doing. local and organic ingredients whenever pos- The menu changes daily with made- sible, but also focuses on sustainable busi- from-scratch specialties such as The ness practices by recycling, composting, and Corsican (vanilla cake with lavender-lemon using compostable paper products. icing), The Posterboy (salted caramel), The And what about the leftovers? “We don’t sell any day olds,” he said “...It’s my goal to instead have them all SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR donated.” While the Propaganda Doughnuts’ recommended best, sugar (left) and biscotti (right) process of donating doughnuts. leftover doughnuts is in development, make a million dollars here, but if we can O’Haire says there be an active supporter of developing a great Propaganda are numerous orga- downtown, why not?” nizations in the area O’Haire shows no signs of stopping when Doughnuts that he would like it comes to developing and supporting down- to discuss giving the town Grand Rapids. Propaganda Doughnuts 117 S. Division doughnuts to. will be an Artprize venue in 2014, and Despite the high O’Haire also has plans to open what he de- Mon: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm quality ingredients scribed as a “late-night ramen bar” next door Wed: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and made-from to Propaganda sometime in the spring. It will scratch technique, be “turn of the century gentleman adventur- Thu: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm most doughnuts er style; very Modern Victorian.” O’Haire said Fri – Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & range from $1 - $2. he is hoping to have the ramen bar, called SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR 8:00 pm – 12:00 am “Realistically, The Bandit Queen, opened by May. Sun: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Ernest Pimpleton(left) and Ross Cain(right) try fresh donuts we’re not going to from Propaganda Doughnuts. 10 FEATURES February 11, 2014 NARRATIVE YOUNG JOURNALIST COVERS PRESIDENTIAL VISIT When I found that I’m pretty sure out that President the police officer at Barack Obama was the first checkpoint going to be visit- thought I was cry- ing Michigan State ing. She seemed un- University to sign easy as she checked the 2014 Farm Bill, I my media pass knew that I couldn’t and motioned me miss the chance through to the next to see him speak. checkpoint, eager to When I found out get the crying girl far that it was media- away from her. By Erica Horoky only, I was dis- I finally made Collegiate Staff heartened. When I it to the media en- remembered that I trance, and the was a journalist, albeit a student, I contacted door shut on me MSU. College officials informed me that media just as I walked up. access was being handled by the White House, I stood around for and I was disheartened again. How was I sup- a few minutes un- posed to get through to the White House? til a grizzly older MSU officials were able to forward me the man walked up and form to RSVP, and I filled it out without much asked me “is this the hope of a call back. It all seemed too high pro- line for legislators?” file for a student journalist, especially one re- I didn’t know and I porting for a community college hours away didn’t recognize him, from Michigan State University. but he reminded me I waited and waited, refreshing my in- of Jack Nicholson. box for the email I would receive if I was He smirked and confirmed. A few hours later I was dancing pounded on the ERICA HOROKY/COLLEGIATE STAFF around the house with my grandma when door until security I read - “You have been confirmed to cover opened it, letting us Obama starts off his visit with high praise to Tim Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans basketball team. President Obama’s remarks at Michigan State both in. Considering University on February 7, 2014.” he was a legislator, I wasn’t surprised that this State faculty, and other notable faces like MSU didn’t have the same thousand dollar lenses to When the day finally arrived, I fueled up worked. Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo and Senator compensate for being hasty, so I took my time. my car and headed east to Lansing. Inside, I felt more at ease. I found myself Carl Levin. The press was barred from getting While the journalists I was crammed next About an hour later, Siri announced, “You in line with a room full of journalists and stu- anywhere near the stage, which was deco- to were busy taking selfies of themselves with have arrived at your destination.” dents that looked just as lost, confused, and rated with crates of fake fruit, an American Obama in the background, I took a minute I was in the parking lot of a Burger King excited as I did. Another student broke the flag, and a large green tractor. Michigan State to put my camera down to listen to Obama’s surrounded by run-down factories, and silence by mentioning the fact that we were University’s jazz band was playing, and it all speech. something told me that this was not where standing next to a giant horse treadmill. He felt very showy. He casually leaned against the podium, President Obama would was right, and we intro- My new friend and I mingled in the crowds making jokes about his college days and how be speaking. duced ourselves, prob- for hours until finally, an announcement was much his hygiene has improved since the days Thankfully, I had left ably both eager to claim made that the program was starting. I hurried he lived in his “pigsty” dorm. He spoke in a about twice as early as I a buddy to go through over to the “cameras only” section as two stu- way that made you feel like you knew him, had to, allowing myself this adventure with. dents started off the event by singing “The Star like he was an old friend or colleague that you to get lost a few times. I finally made it to Spangled Banner”. were catching up with. He had the crowd en- After a few more turn the front of the line to A couple more faces appeared on stage, gaged and at ease, and it finally sunk in that I arounds, I finally made it get my White House and my nerves were starting to kick in. I was was in the same room as the president. I ap- to MSU, which unfortu- credentials before wad- about to be in the same room as the president, preciated it for a good second, then got right nately for me is also an ing through security. I and it was hard to comprehend that I had even back to shooting as he walked over to his desk incredibly easy place to was patted down as I gotten where I was in the first place. to sign the bill. get lost. I wouldn’t have watched them check By the time Senator Debbie Stabenow The bill’s co signers gathered around him, found the equestrian cen- all of my camera lenses took the stage to talk about the farm bill and and he asked, “Can everybody see me okay?” ter in time if it wasn’t for and gear. Once the dog introduce Obama, even the photographers From where I was, none of the photog- the kind (and annoyed) was finished sniffing my around me were getting antsy. I fumbled with raphers could see him. All of the journalists cops that I pestered for bag and deeming me fit my camera to make sure I had the right set- around me started yelling, “We can’t see! directions on every road. to pass, I was motioned tings, growing more anxious. I wouldn’t get Move, move!” and I surprised myself when I eventually made it, and out of the building and any good shots if my hands were shaking, so I realized I was waving the man on stage to after showing the of- into the large barn that I took a few deep breaths and tried to calm move over so that I could get my shot. I guess ficers my media pass, I Obama would be speak- down. all is fair when you’re a journalist, but it still was cleared to enter the ing in. When Stabenow left the stage, assistants seemed a bit uncivilized to be yelling toward area to find a parking ERICA HOROKY/COLLEGIATE STAFF What I thought was to the president came out and placed the the president. The man moved though, and I spot. going to be a small me- presidential seal on the podium, meaning that got my shot. What should’ve been a five-minute walk dia-only press conference, with journalists Obama would be out shortly. I’m not sure how Before I knew it, Obama said “God Bless,” from the parking garage to the equestrian shouting out questions to the president and long we all waited for him to appear from be- and made his way off stage, and the crowds of center became a 15-minute walk in the below fumbling over each other to get a picture or hind the bales of hay, but it felt like an hour. people began shuffling out. freezing wind because I went the wrong way, quote, was actually nothing of the sort. There “Come out already,” a photographer near It all happened so quickly and I was so and by the time I finally made it to the build- was room to seat about 300 guests: College me said. He had two high-end cameras around preoccupied with getting good shots that it ing my eyes and nose were running so badly Democrats, agriculture students, Michigan his neck, and lenses that cost thousands of seemed like a blur. I was in the same room as dollars. the president, but it felt completely routine. When Obama walked out, my hands stead- I’ve been asked a few times if it was worth ied and I immediately went into photographer the new outfit I bought, the long drive, the mode. I felt bad, because I’m not sure if I fully scrambling for credentials, and the seemingly GO RED For Women in February appreciated or connected with the idea that endless waiting around. I had the president standing in front of me. I Although it wasn’t as intimate and small of was too busy working on getting the shots to an event as I expected, it was entirely worth it By Kim Adams be overwhelmed by the situation. All of the and I couldn’t be happier with how the experi- Collegiate Staff photographers around me haphazardly fired ence played out. I didn’t embarrass myself, so off their shutters shot after shot, holding the all was well. Wearing red in February has a more camera over their heads with, I’m assuming, no I think I could get used to this. important meaning than celebrating clear idea of what image they were capturing. I Valentine’s Day. February is American Heart Month, and red is the designated color to support awareness of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, making it necessary to be aware of the symptoms and the effects of heart disease, as well as to support research for COURTESY PHOTO these diseases. When asked what women can do to GO RED For Women is an effort by prevent such diseases, Bouma gave some the American Heart Association to inform suggestions. “Women should get medical women about the causes and preventative exams and learn their heart numbers, if measures that can be taken against heart prescribed medications they should be sure disease. GO RED has been in the works to take them, and the AHA recommends 30 for over 10 years, and has saved more than minutes of exercise per day,” Bouma said. 627,000 lives. The AHA is putting on a num- “It is important for women to stay healthy to ber of events throughout the month, includ- reduce their risk of heart disease.” ing a ladies’ luncheon on Feb. 27 at Calvin National Wear Red Day was Feb. 7, but College. wearing red to support heart disease aware- “Most women don’t realize that this ness is encouraged throughout the entire is the number one cause of death,” said month of February. If you’re interested in Cindy Bouma, the Communications and learning more about GO RED For Women Marketing Director of the AHA in Grand and how you can get involved in the move- Rapids. According to the AHA, heart dis- ment, visit GoRedForWomen.org or call ease kills more women than all types of 1-888-MY-HEART. cancer combined. ERICA HOROKY/COLLEGIATE STAFF February 11, 2014 FEATURES 11 ACTIVITIES HOW TO FEND OFF THE WINTER BLUES Activities you can Get Artistic enjoy from the comfort of your own home

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You don’t have to be an art major Movie/TV marathon in order to show-off your creative side! Paint a picture of scenery or SARAH DAVIS/PHOTO EDITOR a warm tropical oasis, knit a hat or Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids. scarf, take pictures of all the snow outside and upload them to Insta- Healthy outdoor activities gram or Facebook. snowshoeing, when walking, burns 450 By Madeline McMahon calories per hour when in packed snow and Collegiate Staff 700 calories in fluffy snow. Bake/Cook Exercise has been found to be one of COURTESY NETFLIX the best treatment options to keep energy and a stable mood when entering the GR Metro Area Trails Grab a blanket, a cup of hot coco shorter days of the year. Pearl St. walking Bridge to and cuddle up with Netflix, Hulu, 6th St. Bridge On Demand or your favorite child- (616) 866 – 2817 hood cartoon. Rosa Parks Circle For a quick, easy and free hike, GR Open Skate: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Metro Area Trails are great. One trail that Cost: Adults (18+): $2, Youth: $1, is popular is Pearl Street walking bridge to Skates included Sixth Street bridge. If you loop back around Read (for leisure) If you are looking for a workout that is and head towards Pearl Street, it will be a LAUREN WINTHER/COLLEGIATE STAFF fun, exciting and makes you forget you’re total of two miles. If you want more, just do burning calories, ice skating is the perfect another loop. This trail is open at all hours match. In the winter, Rosa Parks Circle is of the day. It is quick and easy, and the trail Spend the day playing Top Chef, open until March 9, unless the weather has a great view of the Grand River. make a big breakfast, lunch or warms up before then. Hiking lowers the risk of coronary heart bake cookies to go along with Ice skating is known to burn around disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 your movie marathon. Due to the 250-1080 calories an hour, depending on diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides. weather, baking supplies may be weight, speed and competitiveness. Also, It also reduces depression, and you will get ice skating has numerous health benefits. a better quality of sleep, too. Not only that, low and going out may not be an It strengthens the cardiovascular system hiking burns up 370 calories an hour (for a option; consider something as while increasing muscle. It also promotes 154 pound person). Just imagine the weight easy as no bake cookies. weight loss! Not only that, ice skating cre- loss that you could have! ates a peaceful setting where one can achieve a sense of calm. Play a game Richmond Park Sledding, snowball fights, snowmen Provin Trails 1101 Richmond NW Cross-country Skiing/Snowshoeing, free just west of Alpine 2900 4 Mile Rd Richmond Park is a local park that offers Free, open dawn - dusk every day sledding once the snow hits. It is fun and ex- The 45 acres of rolling and steep wooded citing for adults and children, so if you have hills of Provin Trails features trails for cross- kids, it would be a great family outing for all COURTESY MCT CAMPUS country skiing winding throughout the site. to get a workout in. This park has a huge hill Where there is a place to cross-country ski, to go down and of course, to go up. With class, homework, projects there is always a place to snowshoe. At Sledding is always a fun activity, and most LAUREN WINTHER/COLLEGIATE STAFF Provin Trails, you will be on wide trials that people don’t realize how great of a workout and papers, many of us aren’t are surrounded by tall pines and beautiful it is. given the opportunity to crack scenery. With sledding, it can actually burn more Gaming has endless possibilities; open a good book. Enjoy your day Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing than 450 calories per hour, much of it from you can play video games, board by getting engrossed in another, gives people an endorphin rush, also known trudging back up the hill once you’ve reached games, card games, or games from hopefully warmer, world. I highly as a natural high. Both are a low impact the bottom. But sledding has other benefits, your mobile device. For those of workout for exceptional joint health, pro- too. By going into the sunshine, it can boost recommend the “Divergent” Series you stuck inside with siblings/ vide a total body workout. For the average vitamin D levels, as well as exposure to full- by Veronica Roth or “Eleanor & 150 pound person, cross-country skiing spectrum light, which can improve energy roommates, this is a great oppor- Park” by Rainbow Rowell. burns around 612 calories per hour, and levels and promote feelings of well-being. tunity for some bonding.

TRAVEL Last-minute Spring Break ideas without going too far By Jacquelyn Zeman 7, happening over break at Joe Louis Arena. costs approximate- You can walk around on Campus ly $30 to $70 round News Editor Martius, which is like Detroit’s “Times trip, depending on Don’t let Grand Rapids’ terrible weath- Square.” In this area there are lots of places what day you go, er keep you and your friends from hav- to dine. There are also tours offered, includ- and where you de- ing a great Spring Break. Grand Rapids ing ones that allow you to see “the fabulous cide to sit on the Community College goes on Spring Break ruins of Detroit”- which takes you through Amtrak. Hotels in from March 3 - 7. Including weekends, that old historical abandoned buildings within Chicago can vary is nine days of relaxation. So why not do the city. in cost, but two something with your time besides catching nights in a typical up on sleep, watching Netflix, or picking up Skiing and snowboarding hotel there can cost extra shifts at work? Popular places vary due to experience around $200. If you Even though there is usually snow still needed to navigate the slopes, and how far go with friends, you COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS falling during GRCC’s spring break each they are from Grand Rapids. can split the cost. Chicago’s Willis Tower from Lincoln Park. year, there are still great ways to take advan- Cannonsburg Ski Area is the closest at Chicago is tage of being stuck in a snow globe. Here is approximately 20 minutes north from GR. known for its Polish The Collegiate’s Guide to Spring Break. Lift tickets are $28 to $35, and rentals are town. There are many places that you can Some of the most popular tourism at- $18 to $22. shop for Polish food and dine in the town. tractions include Shedd Aquarium, many Metro Detroit Boyne Mountain Resort, one of There are always all different kinds of museums and zoos. The most popular in- If you want to stay in Michigan, but you Michigan’s hardest and largest skiing re- shows, both music and theater going on clude the, the Natural History Museum, want to get out of Grand Rapids for a few sorts. Boyne is two and a half hours away. every day of the week. On March 1 and 2 the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum days, go check out Metro Detroit. Don’t let Lift tickets are approximately $95 per day, “The Phantom of the Opera” will be at the of Science and Industry, and the Gilmore Detroit’s reputation scare you away from and rentals are $42. Cadillac Palace Theatre, and “Chicago- The Car Museum. Popular zoos include the making a trip across the state. There is a live- Musical” will be at the Bank of America Brookfield Zoo and the Lincoln Park Zoo, ly art scene in Detroit. The Detroit Institute Chicago Theater. which is free. of Arts and Museum of Contemporary Art If you really want to get out of the Shopping is on the “Magnificent Mile,” There is no trip to Chicago without Detroit are both very popular and make a state and experience city life that is differ- which is located on Michigan Avenue. There eating deep-dish pizza, taking a trip to the great day trip. ent than Grand Rapids, taking the train to are tons of great places to enjoy the archi- top of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears The Red Wings are also based out of Chicago might be just the thing for you. tecture in Chicago, including the popular Tower), or visiting Millennium Park. Detroit, and they have games, March 6 and The Amtrak from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bean and Frank Lloyd Wright tours. 12 February 11, 2014 ADVERTISEMENT Discovering Forensic Lemonade By Molly Mostek Ferris ISI Graduate

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e (616) 451-4777 Grand Rapids or visiting our website at www.ferris.edu/statewide. www.ferris.edu/grandrapids Email: [email protected] F February 11, 2014 A & E 13 FILM REVIEW Relive your childhood with ‘The LEGO Movie’ Lego film you can find online. It looks By Sean Walker and feels so heart- Collegiate Staff warming, creative and entertaining Creativity runs deep in The LEGO Movie, that one could say which tells the story of Emmett, voiced by it came purely out Chris Pratt, an ordinary Lego minifigure of the imagination who has been taught all his life to always of the directors, no follow the instructions. But when he finds cast or crew neces- a red brick underground, Emmett gets mis- sary. And that’s why taken for being the “Special,” the one who it’s so great: it feels will save the universe according an ancient like an instant clas- prophecy. sic. Swept into an incredible adventure Whether you aided by an old mystic (Morgan Freeman), play with Legos or a tough young lady (Elizabeth Banks) and not, this movie will a certain dark knight (Will Arnett), Emmett give you something will have to unlearn his instructions and to enjoy, be it the discover the power of imagination to stop comedy genius of Lord Business (Will Ferrell), who intends Will Ferrell, Will to destroy the Lego universe by gluing it to- Arnett’s take on gether. Batman or the cre- Part stop motion and part animation, ativity of the classic The LEGO Movie offers treats for children “a nobody saves ev- and adults alike by showing just how cre- erybody” story. ative and awesome you can be when you This is a true use your imagination and believe in yourself case of a movie cap- and those around you. turing the childlike I can honestly say that I wasn’t expect- glee of its source ing this movie to be as cool as turned out. material by showing I’ve always enjoyed Legos, but I was a little how popular Legos skeptical about how well it would hold up: are and, perhaps would it be as popular as Legos themselves? more importantly, Well the movie not only did that, but it how wonderful went far enough above in its awesomeness the imagination is. and creativity that even the most skeptical The LEGO Movie’s COURTESY PHOTO of moviegoers may find themselves enter- theme song is titled “Everything is tained. It was as if the directors had discov- AWESOME!!!” And the song couldn’t be THEATER ered Legos for the first time in history and more right or perfect: everything about this made it popular to everyone else. movie is awesome. Between the use of stop motion and the use of computer animation, The LEGO Movie couldn’t be more different from any

MUSIC St. Cecilia Music Center hosts ‘A Family Reunion’

Davis said. “I see my Opera friends, my the- By Kate Casey atre friends, former students, all of which I Collegiate Staff went to see performances with. You know The artists shared more than just a stage what? I’m up here now!” during “Homecoming - a Family Reunion” at Duane Davis had been Director of Vocal St. Cecilia Music Center Jan. 23, they shared Music at Grand Rapids Community College a kinship. for 39 years before transitioning to Western Xavier Davis, Quincy Davis and Matt Michigan University where he now resides Brewer returned home to Grand Rapids to as the Instructor of Vocal Jazz. play one show with their fathers: jazz singer He’s received very prestigious honors and former Director of Vocal Music at Grand such as the Legacy and the Maynard Klein Rapids Community College, Duane Davis, Award for Choral Excellence. JACQUELYN ZEMAN/NEWS EDITOR and Aquinas’ Director of Instrumental The Brewer family complimented the Kyle Jurassic plays Andrew Jackson in ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.’ The per- Music, Paul Brewer. Davis’ performance, the younger Brewer, formance runs through Feb. 22. Davis was welcomed back to Grand Matt, played a stand up bass like a child’s Rapids Community College with open arms toy, easily moving along every note and by former friends and colleagues as he rhythm becoming lost in the music. took the stage to join his two sons and the His father, Professor Paul Brewer, add- Actors’ Theatre Presents: Brewers. Davis broke into song and cap- ed finesse to the jazz trombone. His perfor- tivated audience members with his voice mance brought in the soulful sounds you emanating soul and passion. might find in a traditional jazz performance ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ The Royce auditorium was filled with an For more information about concerts at audience who partook in the unique jazz ex- St. Cecilia Music Center, visit their website related to people long before that. Being perience with five talented musicians per- at scmc-online.org/. By Teresa Russo President of the United States might not be forming together for the first time. Collegiate Staff as easy as it seems on the outside. With the start of Actors’ Theatre opened “Bloody Director and choreographer Kyle each song, audience Bloody Andrew Jackson” at Grand Rapids Amanda Dutkiewicz, is no stranger to members began to Community College’s Spectrum Theater Actors’ Theatre. She has directed and cho- bob their heads in Feb. 6. This rock musical is a modern day reographed numerous plays and musicals at rhythm until out- twist on the life of seventh President of the Actors’ Theatre, including “Tic Tic Boom,” bursts and whistles United States, Andrew Jackson. The audi- “Wild Party” and “Rocky Horror.” She re- greeted the end of ence will be entertained throughout the counts the show with great enthusiasm. each song. Davis entire 90-minute show, with its medley of “You should walk away wanting to look up stood in front of catchy rock songs. some of the crazy things you saw on stage the crowd with a Connor Manion, a student at GRCC, and see if they are true,” she said. Join the smile that radiated plays John C. Calhoun and various other cast in this historical but comical show. throughout the audi- roles in the musical. He describes the show torium. as, ”comedic and satirical, but that it also As the musicians holds a lot of historical weight and rel- carried their raw evancy. If you have an opinion on Andrew Bloody Bloody sound and emotion Jackson, I could see it changing before the through the audito- end of the night,” Manion said. Andrew Jackson rium for two hours Jackson, also known as “Old Hickory,” Spectrum Theater the audience experi- will struggle to fight for what he believes in, Feb. 6-8, 13-15, & 20-22 enced their passion. as the story of the long historical journey to- “I look out into wards his presidency unfolds. Jackson de- Tickets: the audience and I KATE CASEY/COLLEGIATE STAFF cides to create his own story, and be some- $24 general admission see so many of you,” body in this world. $10 with a student ID “Homecoming- a Family Reunion” artists reunite on the stage Jackson didn’t just make history during vendini.com/ticketLine at St. Cecilia Music Center for a jazz performance. his Presidency, he had fought battles and (616) 234-3946 14 SPORTS February 11, 2014 Winter Olympics Vonn’s departure changes U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team

COURTESY US SKI TEAM/TEAMUSA.ORG U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski team members Mikaela Shiffrin, Bode Miller, Julia Mancuso, Ted Ligety (l.-r.) By Sean P. Mulhall the name, but with Vonn out Shiffrin is best chances of grabbing a poised to gather multiple medals in Sochi. medal. Ashley Wagner, 22, Collegiate Staff Shiffrin is currently number one on the is the elder stateswoman The United States will be sending more International Ski Federation’s leaderboard, and leader of the team. athletes to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the youngest American to win a World Although she has the most than any other country attending, with a Cup in any discipline. experience, she barely made total of 224. Canada ranks second with 222, Shaun White clinched a spot on the the team for the Olympics and after a fourth a 19-year-old that everyone is talking about. and host nation Russia comes in third with American team in the half pipe on the Jan. place finish at nationals, was chosen for her Jason Brown turned in a stunning free skate 216. According to infostradasports.com, the 19, and is frequently considered the best credentials. that brought the crowd to its feet, before U.S. and Norway are expected to tie for the snowboarder in the world. White along with That leaves 15-year-old Polina Edmunds. he even finished his program. He took the most gold medals with 14. Though, Norway teammates Taylor Gold and Greg Bertz look Edmunds has no international experience, lead, but eventually ended up with the silver is expected to lead in total medals with to help the U.S. gather the most medals. and was considered a long shot to make the medal, behind Abbott. 36, and the U.S. predicted to end up with The U.S. has historically had great figure team. She turned in an incredible second A star athlete from the Summer around 30. skaters, and this year they have strong con- place performance at nationals. Olympics Track and field team, Lolo Jones, Perennial favorite in alpine skiing, tenders once again, on both the men’s and The men’s team has a slightly better has made the bobsled team. The headlines Lindsey Vonn, will not be competing this women’s teams. chance of taking home at least one medal. lost by the absence of Lindsey Vonn could year. Vonn aggravated her surgically re- Although the American women are Jeremy Abbott, 28, of Detroit, has been be filled by Jones, with a smooth transition paired right knee at a race in France on technically considered to be underdogs in the leader of team U.S.A. for a couple to the Winter Olympics. The U.S. should Dec. 21. That opens up an opportunity for Sochi, they have three strong skaters who years now and has competed in previous grab plenty of hardware by the time it is all Mikaela Shiffrin, an 18-year-old from Vail, can make a run at the podium. Gracie Gold, Olympics. Even though he finished first at said and done, all that’s left is to sit back Colo. Many people might not recognize an 18-year-old from Massachusetts, has the nationals and will lead the U.S. to Sochi, it’s and watch. The games began Feb. 7.

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OLYMPICS Russian neighbors present security challenges

COURTESY MCT CAMPUS

By Sean P. Mulhall Collegiate Staff

The 2014 winter Olympics are already clouded with controversy, and none of it has anything to do with the events, or the athletes competing. The spotlight is not on Lindsey Vonn or Shaun White, as much as it is on Vladimir Putin, president of host nation Russia. As the games, which will be held in the Black Sea city of Sochi, draw near, Putin is mak- ing headlines. Last June, Putin introduced a law banning homosexual propaganda that has caused world leaders to announce plans to symbolically boycott the games. To clear things up, Putin has since clarified that gays will not be rounded up and arrested, saying, “(homosexuals) can feel calm and at ease. Just leave the kids alone please.” Another significant problem faced by the Russian government is the threat of ter- rorism. On Dec. 29 and 30, suicide bombs went off in a town some 400 miles away from Sochi. A Chechen warlord has prom- ised to wreak havoc on the games. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the house intelligence committee, has ex- pressed frustration with Russia regarding safety issues. Rogers went on CNN’s “State of the Union” recently and told CNN’s Candy Crowley, “I am very concerned about the security status of the Olympics. I do believe the Russian government needs to be more cooperative with the security of the games.” Putin may not be sharing intelligence information with the U.S. but it is clear that the Russian government is taking the threat of violence seriously. They have deployed tens of thousands of police and military reinforcements to the area, and tightened control inside the city. THE COLLEGIATE 16 portsGRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER February 11, 2014 NFL S SUPER BOWL HALFTIME & COMMERCIALS OUTSHINE GAME

By Teresa Russo commercial, everyone will be talking about Collegiate Staff on Monday. These $4 million, 30 second commercials aim to grasp your attention in While the game itself had proven to be the most clever and interesting ways. quite dull, the Super Bowl halftime show in- Particular companies always aim for the cluding Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili humor aspect, and this year Doritos didn’t Peppers made up for the uneventful blow- do half bad. Young Jimmy cleverly tricks his out. neighbor into his cardboard time machine. Beating the amount of viewers for the To activate it of course you must put one actual game, a record of 115 million tuned bag of Doritos into the activation slot. in to this spectacular halftime show. This Jimmy shook the cardboard box and topped Madonna’s record of 114 million blew into a megaphone loudly, making viewers in the Super Bowl XLVI halftime it seem like the box was moving rapidly. show. Finally Jimmy ran off with his prize and the Many claim that the high energy, touch- newly experienced time traveler was con- ing tribute, and classic band appearance, vinced the older, upset neighbor was Jimmy may have ranked this show among one of 50 years later, yelling at him to get off his the best halftime shows in Super Bowl his- lawn. Well played, Jimmy. tory. Former Denver Bronco’s quarterback Bruno Mars’ sensational halftime perfor- Tim Tebow did not land an NFL contract mance was plenty to be excited about. With this year, finding it tough to get any of- his thrilling dance moves, energetic back-up fers. T-mobile, a phone company, ironically band and one of pop-rock’s most compel- doesn’t require contracts to buy a phone. ling voices, Mars showed the world why he They worked together to show off how COURTESY MCT CAMPUS is considered an A-list entertainer. great life can be without a contract. If Tim Budweiser’s ‘Puppy Love,’ won USA Today’s best commercial. Playing popular chart-toppers such as Tebow is having the time of his life taking “Treasure,” avid Bruno Mars fans every- selfies with Bigfoot, saving puppies from voices were engaging, turning the heads of driveway, the horse begins galloping to- where were singing and dancing to an out- fires, delivering babies, without an NFL con- every person in the room. wards the car, neighs for help from the oth- standing halftime show, making Super Bowl tract, who’s to say you wouldn’t have the Many Americans’ did not respond well er horses, and together they block the car history. The Red Hot Chili Peppers took the time to do these incredible things without a to this however, sending out negative feed- from leaving. The driver gives up the puppy, stage with great force and energy, and defi- phone contract either? back all over Twitter. They were upset that and they triumphantly run back home. The nitely made an unforgettable appearance Tebow showed the world that he was “America the Beautiful” was sung in any- puppy and the horse are finally able to free- with their 1991 hit “Give it Away.” not affected by his lack of involvement in thing other than English. These people com- ly be together as best buds. But it would be Bruno Mars’ tribute to the NFL this current season, even making pletely missed the fact that this commercial With the popular tear jerking song, military families during the singing of “Just fun of the fact that he was denied a contract. was celebrating the diversity of America, “Let Her Go“ by Passenger playing in the The Way You Are,” that left chills running Coca-Cola, created a compelling and and how it makes our country stronger and background, adding up perfectly with the down the collective backs of America. surprisingly controversial ad with their that much better. “From sea to shining sea” scenario, it would definitely tug at any dog If the halftime show wasn’t enough to “America the Beautiful” commercial. The people can enjoy Coke. owners heart strings. distract you from the mindblowing game, point they were trying to make is that Another particularly adorable commer- While the game itself proved to be very the commercials also did a great job of America is made up of all different cul- cial was the Budweiser commercial. A gold- uneventful, the other anticipated aspects keeping the audience entertained. There is tures and languages, but we can all come en retriever puppy lives at the farm and be- of Super Bowl XLVIII, from the Red Hot only one day in the entire year that America together to drink a delicious Coca-Cola. friends a horse three times its size. He keeps Chili Peppers to puppies, were very action will decide to truly pay attention as the Everyone has a different background, getting separated from his new friend, but packed and entertaining. commercials begin to play. speaks a different language, but that’s what continues to seek him out. Finally the pup- It almost creates some underlying pres- makes America so beautiful. “America the py is adopted, once the car door shuts the Visit thecollegiatelive.com for sure to stay plopped in your seat, hoping Beautiful” was sung in languages such as horses head snaps up from the field. you don’t miss that particularly hilarious Spanish, Arabic, and English. The young As the car begins to drive out of the Super Bowl game coverage

GRCC MEN’S BASKETBALL GRCC BASEBALL Big second-half pushes Raiders coach looks to rebuild pitching staff GRCC mens basketball By Sean P. Mulhall third baseman Joe Loria, second baseman Jim Eloff, and shortstop Jacob Waters. team past KCC 103-59 Collegiate Staff The pitching staff, with two combined After finishing 28-28 last season, the years of experience, has plenty of young tal- Grand Rapids Community College baseball ent. Sophomore relief pitcher Matt Brown team starts the 2014 season ranked No. 17 changed his delivery to a side-arm motion in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll. in the off-season, and that change has re- Coach Mike Cupples’ Raiders were the sulted in him throwing many more strikes. No. 4 seed in the 2013 Region XII tourna- Cupples feels that the pitching staff has the ment and after a second-round loss, GRCC talent to help his team win games, “If they climbed its way out of the losers bracket to grow up quick”. They just need to not get win the tournament and make its way to the rattled by the tough competition early on. NJCAA College World Series. “I’m not worried about a loss, ” Cupples The World Series tournament was dis- SEAN P. MULHALL/COLLEGIATE STAFF said. “I’m worried about making sure we can appointing in comparison. After losing its The GRCC baseball team practices in- play at the level we need to to win a champi- first game to Scottsdale Community College doors, while waiting for their first game onship. If we can play well against the guys DAVID RUFIN FUENTES/COLLEGIATE STAFF 8-3, GRCC won its next game against on Feb. 27 in Nashville. down south we have a good chance.” Arthur Pearson searches for a team- Lackawanna Community College 6-2. Cupples believes that a few losses early mate during GRCC’s 103-59 win. GRCC’s season ended on Memorial Day as about his team’s chances of a College World in the season isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the Raiders fell to Madison College 9-2. Series win. but actually helps the team grow and pre- By David Rufin Fuentes Last year’s team was young, most of the Cupples said there are two sophomore pares them for what would eventually be Collegiate Staff position players were freshmen, but the catchers returning from last year’s team, tough playoff match ups. pitching staff was full of sophomores. This Nick Black and Doug Cesena are two build- The season begins Feb. 27 in Nashville After leading by 10 points at the half, the year it’s the complete opposite, the entire ing-blocks behind the plate. If the Raiders against Columbus State Community Grand Rapids Community College mens bas- infield is filled with returning players. are going to do well this year the experi- College, and GRCC spends it’s spring break ketball team outscored Kellogg Community “If we hit the ball, and grow up pretty enced infield must hit the ball. The playoff- down south before heading home when College 66-32 in the second, to win 103-59. quick and keep progressing as a pitching experienced infield includes four sopho- classes resume. Cameron Burhannon, a freshman from unit, I think we’ll be alright,” Cupples said mores: first baseman Dylan VanPutten, Indianapolis, led GRCC with a game-high 22 points and nine rebounds. Burhannon made GRCC SOFTBALL three 3-pointers and added two assists. GRCC shot 50 percent from from the floor and went 10 of 28 from the 3-point line, Raiders softball team aims for championship after second place finish last year while holding KCC (1-21, 0-10) to 34 percent By Max De Leeuw Last season’s softball team took second said Maloley, who runs daily practices in the shooting. place in the Michigan Community College Ford Fieldhouse until the weather warms Collegiate Staff Willie Duke, a sophomore, totaled 17 Athletic Association conference’s West up. points for GRCC (12-7, 6-4). The Grand Rapids Community College Division. Despite that accomplishment, The athletes wear different colors de- Sophomores Miles Robinson and Devin softball team is almost ready to storm the Maloley thinks they could have done even pending on the day, but their matching prac- Longoria each added 10. KCC was led by field and looking for a successful year. better. tice attire shows that they are a team, even Nathan Taylor’s 15 points. Taylor added six The team is building off last year’s 35-18 “For the most part, we achieved expec- indoors in the throes of winter. rebounds and one steal. season with a good mix of players including tations but fell short at the end,” Maloley Besides aiming for victory, the coach GRCC finished with 29 assists, includ- six returning players and 12 new freshmen said. also emphasizes academic success. Last ing five from Miles Robinson, DeMarkus additions. With last year in mind, the team has high year’s athletes obtained an average GPA Stuckey and Arthur Pearson. Rahmil Almond Veteran Head Coach Paula Maloley has hopes for the upcoming season. Maloley of 3.2. That remarkable accomplishment is added four. confidence in all of the athletes. has a few goals for the team, including lead- something they would like to duplicate this The mens team currently sits in third “I expect all my sophomores to step it ing the conference, and ultimately, winning time around. place in the Michigan Community College up,” said Maloley, adding that the freshman the championship. The team’s season opener is scheduled Athletic Association, three-and-a-half games “will contribute immensely.” “We gotta get our swings in every day,” for Feb. 28 in Clermont, Fla. back of Glen Oaks.