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NEWS ii a n thorn University Libraries to host research series CAPTUR NG GVSU’s librarians have created a workshop series to help new Lakers with their research, adding to the Knowledge Market resources SEE A3 LAKER A&E Puppetry Club hosts workshop, performance MEM R ES GVSU’s Puppet Club teaches Lakers how to build puppets and improve versity,” said Brandi Bamo, co­ Spanish language skills through BY MADDIE FORSHEE coordinator of the Power of 10 their acting and storytelling skills NEWS@LA N THORN. COM time capsule. “We had to find a he year-long cel­ way to make it super special.” SEE A6 ebration of Pres­ Laker Traditions origi­ ident Thomas nally had the idea for the time SPORTS Haas’ 10th year capsule in October, around at Grand Val­ Founders Day. After planning Laker baseball drops ley State University will be and working out the idea, first series of season commemorated by Laker they settled on opening the Traditions with something time capsule in January and the university has never done making it a semester-long GVSU baseball lost two of three before - a time capsule. initiative where students can games to Southern Indiana, as the submit anything they want Screaming Eagles rocked Laker To continue the celebration of Haas’ 10th year at GVSU, the until the end of April. pitching to the tune of 33 runs Power of 10 Laker Traditions Team wanted “This gets students involved SEE A9 to do something unique to rec­ and makes them feel like they’re time capsule ognize the popular university a part of something,” said Dani­ leader. The team settled on the elle O’Connor, co-coordinator GALLERY to celebrate idea of a time capsule featuring of the event. “They’re a part of student submissions, to only Laker history’’ Lil Wayne makes tour be opened only when the next Students, faculty and staff stop in Grand Rapids GV traditions GVSU president reaches their can submit anything they 10th year at the university. The want, as long as it relates to The rapper sparked up the crowd Power of 10 time capsule is GVSU in some way. Submis­ on his Grand Rapids stop of the now open for submissions. sions should be items that will Dedication Tour, check out the “We wanted to do some­ make Lakers remember GVSU Lanthorn photo gallery online thing really special, because in 10 years or something that it’s not often that a president SEE LANTHORN.COM reaches their 10th year at a uni- SEE TIME | A2

CRITICAL THINKING INCLUSION New Gender Justice House David Banner to promote equality at GV brings new BY SANDA VAZGEC [email protected]

rand Valley State University is con­ perspective to tinually exploring new ideas on how to better serve its students, whether that’s through program­ race discussions ming, departmental changes or other avenues. Now, new types of housing will be Black History Month implemented with the same goal in mind. GVSU’s housing department, the Women’s speaker encourages Center and the women, gender and sexual­ ity department have teamed up to introduce independent thought a new living-learning community on campus called the Gender Justice House. BY DANIEL GOUBERT Taking place of the current Women’s Lead ­ [email protected] ership House, the Gender Justice House will be located on the first floor of the VanSteeland rammy award-winning music living center. The GJH aims to provide an op­ producer David Banner voiced portunity for students to continue their learn­ a blunt request for silenced tech­ ing beyond the classroom. nology to begin his Feb. 15 lec­ Allison Montaie, director of the GJH, said the ture as part of Grand Valley State community is open to all students interested in University’s Black History Month speaker se­ social Justice, gender and sexuality, LGBTQ stud­ ries. This gesture set the evening’s theme of ies, service learning and campusleadership. shifting perspectives on race. Montaie said the community is expanding “First thing I need you to do is put your to includeall aspects of justice when it comes to damn phones down,” Banner said. “Let me gender and equality. The house will focus on not tell you why. For all the black people in here: only women’s roles in society, but open up con­ when the government is conspiring against versation about men and masculinity, the trans­ you, (when the) the police department is gender community and those who identify as conspiring against you, you don’t see it on gender-nonconforming. Twitter. You don’t see it on Facebook. Residents will also be able to learn about their “Today, I’m going to say some things you privilege and personal identity and how it con­ might not agree with. To be honest with you, nects with the world around them. I say a lot of things that I don’t agree with. But A BANNER VISION: As a part of the Black History Month celebration, award-winning rapper and The community will collaborate with pro­ the thing is, I’m only here to challenge the activist David Banner visited GVSU to talk about looking at race differently. GVL I DANIEL GOUBERT fessors from the women, gender and sexu­ way you think. I don’t care what you think ality department to develop workshops and about me, I just want you to think. ” so I want you to go think about what I’m saying have to really get into what hurting us. programs to educate students and challenge Those final two sentences became Ban­ and then really see if there’s truth in it."’ “Because (slavery) hurt so bad, we had to them to think further. ner’s mantra for the evening, as he repeated Banner, a philanthropist, activist and ac­ make it something we could adjust to. The “We want to provide mentorship for our it several times during the lecture to encour­ tor, interspersed jokes about family and mu­ same way I adjust to all this pain by joking with students,” Montaie said. “Connecting them age audience introspection. Brianna Pannell, sic among the several weighty topics of his you. But it ain’t a damn joke.. .you have an in­ with the resources they need to further their president of GVSU’s Black Student Union, speech, which included religion, prejudice finite amount of words you could call yourself. learning and experiences.” said this idea of independent thoughtwas the and white supremacy. One of Banner^ recur­ You couldcall yourself a god.” Montaie said the community hopes to devel ­ event’s most important takeaway. ring talking points was the oppressive jad ­ Banner said that this problem of self-nam­ op a one-credit class focusing on big issues in to­ “The most important thing (students) edness he sees within the black community, ing affected perceptions of him in the music day’s society through a social justice perspective. could’ve taken away from the speech was basi ­ especially in regard to racial slurs. industry. After rising to fame as a rapper in the “We want to be able to approach things from cally the process of thinking and ascertaining “The truth is, most black people don’t like early 2000s with songs like “Like a Pimp,” Ban­ an intersectional leas,” Montaie said. “Really ad ­ information,” Pannell said. “Because Banner being black. Most black people see themselves ner said he has since grown to object to hip- dressing all forms of oppression as it relates to explained that what he was saying wasn’t fact through the eyes of white men,” Banner said. and truth. It was more...‘This is what I think, “In order for us to change that mindset, we SEE BANNER | A2 SEE GENDER | A2 FEBRUARY 22, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A2 | NEWS (cbGVLNEWS #

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GV OFFERS NEW SEMESTER IN DETROIT PROGRAM The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies has creat­ ‘Conversations of Color’ ed a new Semester in Detroit program that will be available to all Grand Valley State University students starting in the fall 2016 semester. highlights TV stereotypes Created in conjunction with the University of Michigan, the program allows for accepted students to live in Detroit media movement that pointed out that and take classes taught by U-M faculty members. Students BY MEGHAN MCBRADY fects how people live in society. no people of colorhad been nominated in the program are also expected to intern somewhere MMCBRADYtcoLAN THORN. COM Elayne Vaughn, a communications in any category this year. “Stars in dif ­ within the Detroit community. studies major and student ambassador ferent categories began saying why it is All GVSU students are welcome to apply, but those who o better understand race, for GVSU, facilitated the conversation. an issue and a problem.’ are interested in social justice work, community engage­ culture and identity, Grand Vaughn made sure that the conversation After the presentation, Vaughn asked ment, or have taken a civil discourse class are thought to be Valley State University hosts talked about history and addressed ste­ a series called “Conversa­ reotypes as well as talking about the cur­ participants how they felt about black rep­ better fits for the program. resentation within the media The application deadline is Feb. 29. To learn more about tions of Color” In honor of rent media portrayal. Black History Month, this months forum Ranging from the 1950s and how their portrayal af­ the Semester in Detroit program, go to www.gvsu.edu/se- fects societal understanding. mesterindetroit. focused on those ideas being portrayed “Amos ‘n Andy” to the “We can still see in the mainstream media. 2012 hit “Scandal, ” there has ReChard Peel, gradu­ been an evolution of sorts, that there is still ate assistant for the OMA, PASSPORT FAIR The Office of Multicultural Affairs de ­ Vaughn said, in looking at said it is important to un­ The Padnos International Center (PIC) will make it cided to combine its event with the Black black stereotypes how the black community is derstand the history behind easier for people to acquire or renew a passport during its History Month celebration so that students in TV shows portrayed on screen. events and understand that Passport Fair on Feb. 23. may learn more about the historyand cul­ While the times have today...” there are still black stereo­ Attendees are asked to bring proofof U.S. citizenship, ture of African American people. Previous Black History Month events changed from the gimmick­ types in television shows. proof of identity with photo, two separate checks or money included a discussion about Rosa Parks ry of earlier television, to the “We can still see that orders totaling $135 ($110 to the Department of State, $25 RECHARD PEEL and a lecture by David Banner, as well as substantial plots penned by there is still black stereo­ to the USPS), and a GVSU identification card. GRADUATE STUDENT traditional soul food. Shonda Rimes, Vaughn also types in TV shows today,” Those looking to renew their existing passport are re­ FOR THE OFFICE OF “Conversations of Color: Black Repre­ emphasized that media and MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS he said. “We can also see quired to bring two checks totaling $117.45 ($110 to the U.S. sentation on TV” was held on Feb. 16 and society have a long way to go. some newer stereotypes, Department of State and one for $6.45 to the USPS). had participants discussing content from She also said that in like all black people want Individuals are encouraged to save time by visiting the past to present television shows - such as order to have an open to be rappers or things PIC before the Passport Fair to get their photos taken. the “Cosby Show,” “Blackish ” and “Love discussion about race, culture, and like that, and I think that it is pretty Passport photos will cost $3 cash at the Passport Fair. & Hip Hop” - and later talked about how identity, participants must realize important to understand that there is The Passport Fair is set to take place from 1 p.m. until 4 the black experience is represented in the that it is about respect and valuing a historical component.” p.m. in the Kirkhof Center's Pere Marquette Room. media. Primarily, they discussed how the other individuals opinions in regards For more information about the event, contact the GO TO: representation on television has changed to past and current events. Padnos International Center at [email protected] or in both positive and negative ways and “A newer topic is ‘Oscars so white,’” www.gvsu.edu/oma (616) 331-3898. how that representation on television af­ Vaughn said, referring to the social FOR MORE INFORMATION

CLASSICS FILM SERIES The Winter 2016 Classics Film and Stage Series "Mimeseis” will continue with the screening of the 1987 film, have until April 10 to submit cal items off at the Office of Stu­ “I hope (students) know that “Maurice," on Feb. 24. TIME anything they like, then the dent Life in the Kirkhof Center. they can make an impact on “Mimeseis" is a series for both classics and non-classics CONTINUED FROM A1 time capsule will be closed. There are no physical guide­ something so small,” O’Connor majors purposed with teaching students the connection be­ After a closing ceremony at lines for what can be submitted, said. “Down the road, you can tween ancient texts and modern literature or productions. holds a significant memory of the end of April, the time other than it has to fit into the see why T. Haas stayed 10 years, James Ivory’s "Maurice” tells the story of how a young their time at GVSU. capsule will be placed in the time capsule box, so O’Connor because of the people.” man comes to accept his sexuality while living in an oppres­ “It’s kind of a reflection,” Seidman House archives on urges students to get creative For more information, sive Edwardian society. Barno said. “Out of every GVSU’s Allendale Campus. with their submissions. email the Laker Traditions The screening is set to take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. university, why Grand Val­ To submit an artifact or me­ “We just want something Team at lakertraditions@ The location is still being determined. ley? It’s a self-reflection.” mento, students can take one cool,” she said. gmail.com. For more information, contact David Crane, assistant Submissions opened on of three routes. They can email The co-coordinators said GO professor of classics, at [email protected] . Jan. 10 and the Laker Tradi ­ the Laker Traditions Team, use they are excited for students TO: tions Team has received a few the hashtag “#GVPoweroflO” to get involved and to see www.gvsu.edu/traditlons STAYING SAFE WHILE ENJOYING SPRING BREAK submissions so far. Students on social media, or drop physi­ what everyone submits. □ Staff from ACES, the Women’s Center, and the Grand FOR MORE INFORMATION Valley State University Police Department will host a pre­ sentation for students on how stay safe while having fun during spring break on Feb. 24. Malcolm X to current views on President duce their own unique product, find a Co-sponsored by members of the fraternity/sorority BANNER Barack Obama. Banner said that he is not distribution system for it and support life community, the presentation will educate students on CONTINUED FROM A1 the biggest proponent of Obama. other black people by buying their prod­ the importance of safety regardless of their spring break “I’m tired of dreams and hope,” Banner uct. Bobby Springer, associate director of destination. The organizations are encouraging students to hop’s often-detrimental language. said. “Let me tell you why: You never hear multicultural affairs at GVSU, said this use #SafeNotSalty to demonstrate safe but fun spring break “When I called you n...... s and b--- white people talking about dreams and idea of beginning with the self was one of activities. —s, I was No. 1 on the charts. But when hope. Does the architect need hope? You Banner’s most memorable messages. “Safe Not Salty - Staying Safe While Enjoying Spring I called you gods and goddesses, I got know why the architect doesn’t need hope? “You have to believe in yourself. It starts Break," will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof more criticism then I ever have in my Because he has the plan,” Banner said. with you,” Springer said. “We can’t worry Center’s Pere Marquette Room. life,” Banner said. “Black folks ain’t gotten s— out of Obama about what the other person thinks or what In his lecture, Banner went on to talk being president buta whole lot of hope.” this world believes, but we have to believe FIRST STUDENT SENATE WEEK PLANNED about problems with current treatment Banner ended his speech by propos­ in ourselves. That’s the great motivator, is From Feb. 29 to March 4, theGVSU student senate will of black history, from posthumous mis­ ing solutions for the black community. to have that confidence in yourself and be ­ host Student Senate Week to spread the message about treatment of Martin Luther King Jr. and Banner said black people need to pro­ lieve you can be whoever you want to be. ” what student senate is. Events for the week include a talent night, public opinion day, a Twitter Q&A and a "fun day Friday." If you are interested in being a part of the talent show, House and are familiar with contact [email protected] GENDER how living-learning commu­ For more information about the week’s events, visit the CONTINUED FROM A1 nities function. Facebook event page or contact student senate through The community will also email at [email protected]. gender justice is something be gender-inclusive, meaning we aim to do.” students may live with whom­ Jasmine Fadin, living ever they choose in the apart­ center director of Murray, ment-style housing regardless VanSteeland and Grand Val­ of their gender identity. VOL. so NO. 44 ley Apartments, said the com­ The GJH will be an avail­ munity is a great way to build able housing option starting in connectionsand network. the fall 2016 semester. Students Hantfjorn “This is a great opportu­ interested in living in the com­ nity to interact on a personal munity may apply online using EDITORIAL STAFF WEB TEAM level with faculty and staff?’ the MyHousing portal through Editor-in-chief T.J. ZIMMERMAN Padin said. “It provides a MyBanner. Once the applica­ AUDRA GAMBLE sense of authenticity.” ADVERTISING STAFF tion and deposit are submitted, Engaging in service learn­ Associate Editor students can select the “aca­ Advertising Manager HANNAH LENTZ ing is another goal the GJH demic communities” option MOLLY LABEFF will strive for, aspiring to pro­ News Editor and choose “Gender Justice Asst. Advertising Manager MADDIE FORSHEE vide students with leadership House” as their first choice. JORDAN COOPER opportunities by going on Sports Editor There are still spots avail­ Campus Accounts Manager A.A. KNORR service trips, expanding the able in the house, but students PAIGE YOUNG community and encouraging A & E Editor are encouraged to act quickly as Account Executive CLAIRE FISHER student programing. housing options fill up quickly. JACKSON OZARK Peer mentors will be avail­ For more information on Laker Life Editor Ad Designer ASHLYN KORIENEK able within the house to pro­ the GJH, students may con­ KELSEY KOLOKOWSKI vide guidance and support. tact the Office of Housing Digital Editor BUSINESS STAFF These students have lived SERVICE LEARNING: Aaron Lozon studies in one of VanSteeland ’s and Residence Life or the JORDAN SCHULTE in the Women’s Leadership Business Manager sitting rooms on Feb. 19 in Allendale. GVL I KASEY garveunk Women’s Center. Image Editor NICK ZOMER KEVIN SIELAFF Asst. Business Manager Layout Editor AMANDA FELLMAN JORDINN WEST Distribution Manager Layout Designer SHELBY CARTER CHASE HASPER ASHLEY VAN DYKE PROMOTIONS Promotions Team ALLIE STEELE

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■■■■■■■■ Promoting creativity with cardboard GV students to construct temporary arcade

BY DREW HOWARD cardboard arcade. After being discovered by [email protected] the documentary’s filmmaker, Nirvan Mul- lick, Caines arcade soon gained an interna­ group of Grand Valley State tional following that encouraged children University students will pro­ and adults alike to express their creativity. mote innovation, creativity and John Kilbourne, a liberal arts professor, en­ imagination when they open listed his LIB 100 class to create the cardboard an arcade made completely out arcade games that will be showcased at the event. HANDS-ON IMAGINATION: Josh Hill works on his arcade project. Grand Valley State University students of cardboard on Feb. 26. Kilbourne said having his class participate in worked on their projects in Mackinac Hall for the Cardboard Challenge on Feb. 19. GVL I LUKE HOLMES The arcade will be open from 9 a.m. the Cilobal Cardboard Challenge allowed the stu­ until 11:30 a.m. at the Kindschi Outdoor dents to take part in a great learning opportunity. “You have five chances to get cardboard This year’s Cardboard Challenge will Lobby on the Allendale Campus. Students, “I wanted the students to participate because footballs into the touchdown and Field be the third at GVSU. The event has raised faculty and staff can purchase a SI “fun it provides them with an opportunity to work goal,” Lenar said. “You need to get three of $700 for the Imagination Foundation since pass” that allows for unlimited play. together, to experience and utilize their play­ them into the goal to receive a credit ” it was brought to the university. GVSU s arcade is just one of many around ful creative skills, and to raise money for a very Meanwhile, students Alexis French and Ally Kilbourne said creative play is impor­ the world built in response to the Imagination good cause,” Kilbourne said. “The Imagination Folkert designed their own version of Skee-Ball. tant, as it prepares individuals to be more Foundations Global Cardboard Challenge, an Foundation is an organization dedicated to pro­ “We created Lally Ball, which is a version of successful in their future endeavors. initiative that aims to promote creativity and viding opportunities for children to play.” Skee-Ball,” French said. “We’re going to give peo­ “GVSU students will enter a world where entrepreneurship among children. All pro­ Students worked in groups and were ple five opportunities to roll the ball upand then imagination, innovation, risk taking, team­ ceeds from the event will go toward fulfilling given three class periods to build games were going to add up their coins and determine work and creativity will be key to their suc­ the mission of the Imagination Foundation. that are both original and resemble those how many points they need to receive a prize.” cess,” he said. “Reading about play and cre­ The Global Cardboard Challenge was cre­ found in classic arcades. Other featured games include cardboard ativity, or having guest lectures on play and ated following the viral documentary “Caines Brian Treger and Austin Lenar, two stu­ versions of foosball, air hockey and duck on creativity is not enough. One must actually Arcade, ” about a young boy from California dents in Kilbourne’s class, constructed a a rock. Winning players will receive coins engage in active, hands-on playful creation named Caine Monroy who built his own game they call “Triple Touchdown.” they can later trade in for prizes. of something for it to be creative.”

MODEL ARAB LEAGUE Examining turmoil in the Middle East Strategic analyst focuses on Iraq and Syria at GV

Harb talked about how other countries, the U.S. included, BY MADDIE FORSHEE tipurpose room in the Mary Idema Pew Library and drew [email protected] a large student audience. has to approach dealing with this tumultuous situation. Harb began his lecture by giving historical background, “You don’t think of this issue as one you’re going to solve,” Harb o kick off the Model Arab League Summit at talking about critical events in the 90s and early 2000s that said. “You have to think of this issue as a product of many other Grand Valley State University, Imad Harb lec­ still have an effect on how the countries operate today. issues. You have to try to deal with the other issues before this one.” tured as a keynote speaker on Feb. 18, hosted by “The state was the only source of legitimate power,” he said. He finished his discussion by sharing his thoughts the Middle East studies department. “It only had the power to make things happen and to prevent about the Middle East going forward and what he thinks Harb, a political scientist, strategic analyst and bad things from happening, all of a sudden, overnight, it was is the most viable solution. professor at Georgetown University, has spent his career studying no longer there, That really made (Iraq) an unrulyplace. ” “Right now, the best plan of action is to stop fighting,” he and assessing foreign relations in the Middle East. After giving an overview of the rise of ISIS and why that said. “To cease fire. It’s something that is being worked on. The “We look for a speaker who would be willing to address some­ group came reign over any other group in those countries, only thing that can happen right now is to stop fighting.” thing that would be interesting to a wide range of students who are doing the Arab League, but also something that the rest of the uni­ versity would want to hear,” said Coeli Fitzpatrick, coordinator of the MES minor. “I think not just on this campus, but nationwide, it’s good for people to learn more about this from experts.” Harb ’s talk, “Syria and Iraq: Independent, Yet Prizes to be Won,” was one of two talks that he gave on Thursday, and aimed to give historical context to the current Syrian civil war and in­ stitutional failure in Iraq. Harb also shared his thoughts about the future of the Middle East. His second lecture took place later in the evening and was exclusively for MAL delegates. The MAL Summit is an annual event hosted at GVSU. The summit attracts students from all over Michigan and surrounding states come to join in and gain experience in delegation and international relations. Fitzpatrick said that Harb ’s specialized experience made him the perfect choice to kick off the summit weekend, since he would have to appeal to two different audiences. “I think that there needs to be more understanding about what is going on,” Fitzpatrick said. “The way we hear about it in the U.S., it always comes down to terrorism. It’s a very complicated war, there’s certainly more going on than the spectacular stuff that we hear about in the west.” FOREIGN RELATIONS: Keynote speaker and Georgetown University professor Imad Harb speaks about current events in Iraq and Syria in Harb ’s Syria and Iraq discussion took place in the mul­ the Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room on Feb. 18. He spoke at this year’s Model Arab League Summit at GVSU. GVL | SARA CARTE

RESOURCES University Libraries offer workshops for incoming students

aimed to help students understand and focused on career and salary information.” analysis consultants available to help students BY JESS HODGE [email protected] develop their research skills. The workshops are aimed to reduce anxi­ with their respective problem areas. Emily Frigo, the first year initiative coordi­ ety for students who may not be familiar Jennifer Torreano, research consultant rand Valley State University’s Uni­ nator for University Libraries, is excited to be with research or the researching process. manager, noted the importance of these versity Libraries spoke to the stu­ able to help out first-yearand new students. “One of the questions we ask ourselves in the peer consultants for students. dent senate on Feb. 18 about the “Next academic year, we will have a full- library is ‘how can we positively affect student “The research consultants work alongside opportunities a library workshop fledged series that will have orientation-type progress?’ and ‘what are the academic skills that the writing and speech consultants (and) we can offer to incoming students. activities that are fun and social in nature,” she we can contribute toward?”’ Frigo said. “We’re also have faculty who can help with data visual­ The library will be launching a work­ said. “This March, were doing plagiarism (and) well-versed in research and best practices as li­ ization and analysisin the Knowledge Market,” shop series in March about many topics this April well be doing a workshop that is more brarians. Butone of the gaps we have is learning Torreano said. “They spend time working one- from your first time experience.” on-one with students in the Knowledge Mar­ Ihe full series of workshops will start in the ket to help them with their library research. It’s fall semester of 2016. Potential topics include really great for students to take that step back strategies for developing and narrowing down and spend some time talking with a peer in a a topic, time management for research in the situation where they’re not being evaluated by library and advanced Google searching. faculty. It allows them to feel a little more free Maria Beelen, student senate vice presi­ in having a conversation and testing out ideas. ” dent for educational affairs, expressed her Torreano also encouraged the senators to excitement for the workshops and encour­ get involved and collaborate with the librar ­ aged the senators to participate and offer ians. She said that student collaboration is a their collaboration with the library. great way for the librarians to get feedback “(The sessions) are so beneficial, they about the workshop topics, to share possible are aimed at incoming students and I strategies for marketing workshops and to learned so much even just from trying to help get other students involved. set these up,” Beelen said. The new workshops are the newest addition GOTO: WORKING FOR STUDENTS: Student senate President Maddie Cleghorn and other members of cabinet to the variety of consultantsand resources in the http://blt.ly/1WBYorE listen during the general assembly meeting on Feb. 18 in the Alumni House, gvl I kasey garvelink library. There are research, writing, speaking and FOfi MORE INFORMATION FEBRUARY 22, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A4 OPINION (a GVL NEWS #

EDITORIAL I GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Natalie Love Think for yourself

Challenging the status quo should be celebrated

hroughout his­ perspectives, it becomes our tory, social responsibility to put them to change was action. This can be done in a spurred by a variety of ways and through person who a variety of different outlets. had an idea deemed to be At GVSU, we have over 400 [email protected] unpopular, offensive or ob­ student organizations - one scene. Women earned the of these organizations is right to vote, segregation bound to have an opportu­ was outlawed and same-sex nity for discussion about the Homesickness is a reminder marriages were legalized all topic at hand. Collaborating of personal growth, change because passionate people with others who share the Moving on spoke out about something same view as you or who they believed in. Students have a different idea is a great rity, this is, or should I say, had changed? New car, binging on zombie killing should be encouraged to say way for progression. was, a local celebrity. This is new girlfriend, right? Sure. until your eyes are red. But what they think, regardless of The university itself also the quarterback, the prom But in the grand scheme of suddenly, you don’t want to their opinion, to encourage has opportunity for feedback queen and the point guard. things nothing has changed do this anymore. I often catch an open discussion of ideas and expression. This year, These people ruled the high for them. Some of these myself walking laps around and to promote social change. a campus climate survey school; they stood shoulder people are working the same my house, periodically During his lecture at was conducted that looked to shoulder with you. job they did in high school, checking Blackboard, simply GVSU on Feb. 15, David at the student populations The only problem is when others got a factory job. because there is not enough Banner shared some con­ college experience based on everyone sets their clocks You think to yourself, for me there. This is what troversial opinions and responses. Student senate back an hour for daylight “They make more than I do, returning home provides. perspectives about reli­ meetings also take place ev­ saving time, they set theirs they have hardly any expenses. Homesickness is a real gion, prejudice and white ery Thursday where GVSU back to senior year of high Must be nice.” Then you catch thing, but almost what’s more supremacy. Banners man­ students and community BY JAKE KEELEY school. Unfortunately, these yourself. You do some quick important is the motivation tra that he repeated to members are encouraged to [email protected] people plateaued. Whether math, you wouldn’t be able to you receive when you return the audience was “I don’t share their views and ideas they see it or not, the best live that lifestyle. Even if fiscally home. You remember exactly care what you think about for the university. ou see them on time of their life is far behind you could, mentally you could why you wanted to go away to me, I just want you to In the university setting, social media, them. However, you still feel not. It goes without saying that college. You must understand think. ” Whether the audi­ it can be incredibly tempt­ posing for love for these people, even work is a grind, however the that while I have somewhat ence agreed with Banner, ing for studentsto robotically pictures. They partly responsible. Well, here ability to control your own assimilated into the West he wanted them to think memorize and repeat what look so care­ is your chanceto face them, destiny is something that you Michigan culture, justlike about what he was saying their professors and peers are free, so happy. You hear bits because you’re coming home, should not take for granted. many other students, neither and form their own opin­ telling them. In fact, it may of­ of information about them LeBron James style. Whether you want a career Allendale nor Grand Rapids ions, one way or the other. ten be the case that a student every now and then, whether After exchanging pleasant­ in politics, statistics, or educa­ is home for me, and while We commend Banner for will agree with a professors they’re dating someone new ries, it’s time to get some depth tion, you have the ability to they’ve served admirably as a sharing his opinions openly, viewpoint just to ensure a de ­ or perhaps they bought a new into the conversation. Does pursue it. With each passing second home, that is exactly regardless of how controver­ cent grade on an essay. car. For a split second you it seem to be forced? Yes. Is it semester, each class and each what they are, a second home. sial they are or what reaction This should not be the consider trading places with actually forced? Yes. While you credit hour, your potential While Allen Park, Michi­ he might receive. Without model. College is a unique them. Then you reconsider. have been away encounter­ increases. At this point you gan raised me, Grand Valley people in society standing opportunity in that commu­ You keep tabs on these ing different things, taking on began to realize what an op­ State University is making up and sharing their beliefs, nity members are expected to people, just as you keep tabs different challenges, they have portunity you have at college. me. My time served in both society would be stagnant, learn and expand their expe­ any other celebrity. However been in their basement, play­ Going home is a great places has been invaluable, the status quo would never riences. Students need to take this isn’t an ordinary celeb ­ ing the newest video game. time to remember this. and I am reminded of that be challenged and change this opportunity to heart and J$ut I thought so much Sure, you fall into old habits, every time I return home. would never be made. delve deeper into issues. Rote On campus, students memorization may pay off in should be encouraged to the short term, but a higher share their opinions and education should teach stu­ spark discussion on con­ dents the most important life The danger of misinformation troversial issues. Events like skill of all: critical thinking. Banners lecture encourage As Banner asked of his au­ spread as if it is reliable. the harm done is more than make you want to fact check students to think about the dience, students should leave A meme goes viral on so­ likely minimal if not com­ the next meme you post, world they live in and consid­ GVSU being able to think cial media, a quote attributed pletely non-existent. I doubt remember that it also lowers er a perspective they may not for themselves. After all, that to Donald Trump: “If I were anyone will change their your own credibility. If you have thought about before. ability is far more important to run,I ’d run as a Republican. opinion of him based on that spew things you read on the After developing these than any set of facts a Laker They’re the dumbest group meme. However, this is not internet as if they’re fact, and introspective opinions or can learn in the classroom. of voters in the country. They the only instance when this someone else recognizes that believe anything on Fox News. occurs. Too many memes it’s completely made up, you I could lie and they’d still eat it and posts which portray mis­ sound ridiculous. A person in up. 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DESIGN SOCIAL JUSTICE Tunnel of Oppression event to highlight injustices on campus currently marginalized. BY SHAE SLAUGHTER community and beyond,” [email protected] said the Assistant Director of According to data from the Flousing and Residence Life, Division of Inclusion and Eq­ or nine years, Beth Thimmesch Harpold. uity, last fall semester GVSU Throughout the course of had 36 reported incidents of GETTING CREATIVE: Renee Cameron draws a design for the third annual Art2Park contest. The dead ­ the Tunnel of line to submit an entry for the Parking Services-sponsored contest is Feb. 29. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Oppression has the year, GVSU has had other bias on campus. 15 of these been held on resource centers involved to reports involved race, seven campus to help help the RAs with training had to do with sexual orien­ combat inequalities and in­ and planning. The Women’s tation and four regarded reli­ justices that the average per­ Center, the Milton E. Ford gion, among other issues. It’s son might not know current­ LGBT Resource Center and statistics like these that show Art2Park ly exist in their community. the Office of Multicultural oppression is still present on Students and staff from Affairs all have a hand in GVSU’s campus. Grand Valley State Univer­ helping with the event. It’s in this vein that the sity created this program to Every year, the focus of the Tunnel of Oppression started, battle oppression on cam­ exhibit changes, and this year Thimmesch Harpold said. pus. This years’ Tunnel of the program is focusing on Attending the event will submissions Oppression will occur on areas of oppression includ­ allow students to hear stories Feb. 22 from 5 p.m. until 7 ing racism, sexual assault, in­ of fellow peers that will create p.m. in the Pere Marquette carceration, dating violence, a more extensive understand­ Room in the Kirkhof Center. inequality, food justice and ing of what other classmates The Tunnel of Oppres­ cultural appropriation. must face on a daily basis. now open sion is run by Flousing and These subjects will be ad ­ This expansion of knowledge Residence Life and is specifi­ dressed through six separate will create a partnership and cally created by intercultural depictions with a 15-20 min­ a push for change. BY TAYLOR FUSSMAN winner,” said Ben Kaluski, a “I’m a pre-dental stu­ mentor resident assistants. ute explanation at the end by The Tunnel of Oppression TFUSSMA NCcDLAN THORN. COM marketing intern for DPS. dent, ” she said. “You don’t “I think this program and GVSU s Counseling Center. exhibit aims to create positive The winning design will be need to be a graphic design other programs on campus Students will have the change by making students rt2Park is an chosen by popular vote online or art student to give it a try.” are integral to helping stu­ chance to examine topics more reflective, active and annual design through the DPS website, al­ In order to assist students dents engage and reflect on that show their own privi­ educated. An ideal result is not competition that lowing for the entire GVSU in developing designs, DPS themselves and their experi­ lege more clearly than they only a more caring and consci­ gives students community to get involved. has several templates prepared ences, and understand oth­ may have before. With this entious student as a result of the chance to be The first round of voting to get students started on the er’s experiences in order to new knowledge, partici­ their involvement in this event. 0creative and save somewill monbegin­ on March 14 and creative process in case they grow as individuals who will pants will also be able to For more information, con­ ey, if they’re lucky, by design ­ end March 20, and the second run into a creative block. positively shape the GVSU better understand indi ­ tact Thimmesch-Harpold at ing the next academic years round of voting will begin on There are some design viduals or societies that are thimmesb@>gvsu.edu. potential parking permit. March 22 and end March 27. guidelines to be considered Submissions for Grand The winner of the contest will when submitting an Art2Park Valley State University’s Art- receive free parking for the en­ design. The original GVSU 2Park contest are now open tire upcoming academic year. logo shape cannot be manipu­ to all students enrolled in the “The best part about Art- lated or altered in any way and 2016 winter semester who are 2Park is anyone can win,” the logo must be in black and in good academic standing. Kaluski said. “Some of the white. All specifications can be The Department of Public previous winners were not found on the DPS website. Safety and Parking Services an art or design major.” “Each year the win­ (DPS) will be accepting one One of the previous win­ ning design is different and submission per student from ners of the Art2Park contest unique, this year will be no Feb. 22 to Feb. 29. is Paige Osier, who said she different, ” Kaluski said. “The Art2Park competi­ had no background in art, Kaluski said students are tion brings students together besides one photography encouraged to self-promote in a friendly competition and class in high school. She sub­ their designs in order to then the entire GVSU com­ mitted a design to the contest show off their creativity and munity (will) vote on the because she thought entering engage more of the GVSU SPREADING AWARENESS: Students visit the 2015 Tunnel of Oppression exhibit. This year, the event would be a firn experience. community with the contest. will focus more heavily on human rights and social justice issues than previous years. GVL I ARCHIVE

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ARTS AT NOON: MARLEN VAVRIKOVA, OBOE Oboe player Malen Vavrikova will be performing at ‘The show ain’t over’ noon on Feb. 24 in the Cook-DeWitt Center. The perfor­ mance will last an hour. Lil Wayne performance in GR highlights long rap career The event is free and open to the public. For more infor­ mation, visit www.gvsu.edu/music or call (616) 331-3484. of their own, screaming lyrics, gyrat­ BY A.A. KNORR The crowd was ambivalent through [email protected] the middle parts of Rae Sremmurd’s ing hands and swaying to the music. VISITING WRITERS SERIES: RUBEN MARTINEZ set, but “This Could Be Us” and the In all, Lil Wayne’s set consisted of As part of the Grand Valley State University fan freestyled in the bath ­ closer of mega-hit “No Type” brought parts of nearly 40 songs, many of which Visiting Writers Series. Emmy-award winning journal­ room, fog machines weren’t the energy up for the main act. top his Spotify charts. The beginning of ist, Ruben Martinez will be giving a lecture entitled necessary and the perform­ Despite being nearly a decade past his set dissolved long lines at the conces­ “Browning Heartland: Trans-national Communities and ers saw no need for shirts. his rapping prime, Lil Wayne showed sion stand, and the end of his set sent Imagination” at 11 a.m. on Feb. 24 in the Grand River Lil Wayne took over no signs of fatigue or apathy. Donning long lines of high-heeled women and Room in the Kirkhof Center. the Van Andel Arena as part of his a heavy gray sweater that could’ve dou­ faded men streaming outof the arena. Ruben Martinez will discuss how a border ethos - and Dedication Tour on Feb. 18. bled as a Persian rug, blacked-out sun­ The suffocating smoke in the air, not just Taco Bell - has arrived in America, in the form of Along with special guest Rae Srem- glasses and a Weezy F. Smile, Lil Wayne and the audio-fueled fire on stage left Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Mexicans and representation murd, Lil Wayne put on a grinning, ex­ played a set that lasted nearly two hours. one minor miracle for the night: Grand of Latinos in art, among otherthings. citing and unselfish concert in front of a Orange, blue and purple lights danced Rapids never burned to the ground. The event is LIB 100/201 approved. The event is free mostly fullcrowd in Grand Rapids. over the crowd as heavy bass dropped Highlights: and open to the public. For more information contact Rae Sremmurd stoked the crowd with and listener-pleasing beats created the at­ — “This Could Be Us” and “No Area Studies at (616) 331-8110 or [email protected]. an hour set before Lil Wayne took the stage, mosphere. Lil Wayne, 33, laid down vers­ Type” by Rae Sremmurd coming out prompdy at 7:30 p.m. Brothers es from some of his best-known songs, — “Best Rapper Alive,” “Lollipop,” “Mrs. NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE STUDENT COMPOSITION Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy - the duo that and dove back to his early discography Officer,” “Drop the World,” “Love Me,” “Ev­ COMPETITION make up Rae Sremmurd - danced, dabbed now and again, often asking the crowd ery Girl,” “Hustler Muzik,” “Mirror” and On Feb. 25. the annual New Music Ensemble student and stroked the crowds ego. where his earliest fans were located. “The Skyis the Limit” by Lil Wayne composition competition will take place at the Grand In between songs, Lil Wayne prompt­ — A false ending, complete with a Valley State University Performing Arts Center. ed the audience to recognize behind- closing speech, cut short by Lil Wayne The event will begin at 7:30 p.m., where GVSU stu­ the-scenes workers, his on-stage band proclaiming, “The show ain’t over, n-— dent composers create 60-second pieces in response to and, above all, the crowd itself. At one !” Immediately after, he dropped into the the art gallery show titled "Great Lakes: Image & Word. ” point, he asked the crowd to put a finger bumping, blasting first verse of “A Milli.” The audience favorite will win a prize, while judges to the sky as a symbol of prayer for the — The real end, in which Lil Wayne choose three winners for cash prizes. For more informa ­ people in Flint, Michigan, mentioning proclaimed three things: “I know we all tion, call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery . that his New Orleans upbringing made ain’t s— without the man up above,” him all-too-familiarwith dirtywater. “I ain’t s— without (the fans)” and, BENEFIT CONCERT IN FLINT SPONSORED BY In a blatant show of his self-pro­ finally, “I ain’t go no worries,” which GV GROUP claimed status as “Rich As F-—Lil dropped into the hit “No Worries.” Wayne rifled through a number of Lowlights: The Voices of Grand Valley State University will — An underwhelming crowd for sponsor a concert in Flint, Michigan to uplift the spirits marijuana-packed blunts on stage, and, the majority of Rae Sremmurd’s set. of residents impacted by the water crisis. Donations will judging by the smell and smoke that — A brief period during the sec­ be collected to be distributed in the community. covered the arena, his fan’s weren’t shy ond half of Lil Wayne’s set, during On Feb. 27, “Living Water” is set at 6 p.m. at Mt. about shouldering420 laws, either. his lesser-known mixtape songs, in Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located The crowd, high on house-shaking which the crowd wasn’t engaged. at 2109 Martin Luther King Ave. in Flint. The concert is music, popular verses and snuck-in — At the end of the show, Lil Wayne’s free to attend, however donations are encouraged. substances, rocked all evening. Brief deejay proclaimed that the after party The community can drop off donations of water, flashes of light highlighted those on would be at the “DeVo’s Place,” butchering hand sanitizer, wet wipes and other supplies to the GRAND RAPIDS: Lil Wayne performs at Van the floor by the stage, packed tightly Women’s Center in the Kirkhof Center. The supplies Andel Arena on Feb. 18. GVL | luke holmes in a united, constant rap performance the pronunciation of “DeVos Place.” will go directly to the church to distribute. For more information, contact Cassonya Carter at THEATER [email protected]. Puppetry workshop broadens theater experience What can you do BY MARISSA LAPORTE University offered this unique the first day of the workshophe receive all the criticism from with an arts degree? [email protected] art form as a teaching tool for learned that puppetry shows the audience rather than the theater and Spanish students to can be seriousas well. The mo­ person controlling the puppet, tumbling across help them develop skills they ment he realized this was after and this helps students learn­ LOG ON TO: a puppetry work­ can utilize in the future. the workshop participants were ing a new language build the BY CLAIRE FISHER shop and perfor­ Justin Mackey, a theater shown a news article about a confidence to speak in front of ARTS a LANTHORN.COM www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE mance all in one major in his senior year at puppetry group in Spain that an audience. Yancey required week is a rare oc­ GVSU, said he gladly took were arrested for one of their his Spanish puppetry students currence, but Grand Valley State this free opportunity to learn performances. to attend the performance on how create his own puppet Puppetry is also used at Feb. 20 and write a personal re­ as well as build a show from GVSU to help Spanish students sponse to the show in Spanish. the ground up with a group of develop their speaking skills. Ja­ Yancey believes that pup­ other theater students. son Yancey, an associate profes­ petry and theater overall have “I get to take the skills sor in the Spanish department at a personal, exciting aspect that I’ve learned so far (in acting) GVSU, teaches a Spanish pup­ isn’t present elsewhere. He and put it into a different in­ petry class where students are said that students care about strument,” Mackeysaid. required to build their own pup­ their puppets much more than The puppetry workshop pets and put on performances at they care about term papers lasted from Feb. 13-19 and elementary schools. they write for other courses. the students who signed up “I find that using the puppets He has been contacted by past gathered on the stage of the helps students in Spanish hide a education students who have Louis Armstrong Theatre little bit, ” Yancey said. “I describe used their puppets from his every evening to work on the puppet as a stunt double or class to teach students in their building their puppets and a crash test dummy. If someone own classrooms. developing their show for a conjugates the verb wrong (in few hours. The students put Spanish) it’s not (their) fault, it’s LOG ON TO: on a free, public performance the puppet’s fault.” www.lanthorn.com of the show they developed Yancey said the puppets FOR THE FULL ARTICLE FAVORITE PLACE with their hand-crafted pup­ pets on Feb. 20 in the Louis Armstrong Theatre. The pup­ TO GO OUT! pets created by the students included: an old lady, a “ba ­ sic” white girl, a chimpanzee, a snow leopard and a zombie. POST A PHOTO OF YOUR FAVORITE Mackey said that even though he was hesitant to sign GOING OUT SPOT. MAKE SURE TO up for the workshop, he was POST YOUR PHOTO TO INSTAGRAM grateful for the experience be ­ cause he will know how to cre­ AND TAG #GVT0TW & #GVLANTHORN ate and utilize a puppet if he FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! needs to in his future career. 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NIRSA WEEK Global Games return to GV Popular Boblefutbol highlights international sports night

BUBBLE-ON-BUBBLE: Grand Valley State students participate in the Boblefutbol competition at the 2014 Global Games. This year’s event will be held at the Kelly Family Sports Center on Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to. 10 p.m. in honor of the National Intermural and Recreation Sports Association Week (NIRSA). All events for this week including tchoukball, fencing and rugby will be free with a GVSU ID. GVL | KEVIN sielaff

BY ALEX EISEN GVSU students; both to try new games from around the give those who are less competitive in nature an alterna­ [email protected] world and also to interact with some of the 434 interna­ tive to partake in - as does Aqua Zumba. tional students on our campus,” Stoetzner said. “Games such as sepak takraw, from primarily Southeast Asia, occer often gets a bad rap for being a boring, slow In a collaboration effort, the Padnos International Center and will test a participants skill in a sort of kick volleyball contest,” paced sport. To those cynics that can’t tolerate the the International Students’ Organization will host the event with Stoetzner said. “Cricket, appreciated worldwide, will be a challenge traditional game, perhaps getting strapped inside an support from Campus Recreation, the IM department, various for anyone that thinks it is the same as baseball or softball.” inflated hamster ball can liven things up a bit. club sports, student senate and many other student organizations. Additionally, tchoukball (or spikeball) combines as­ Boblefutbol, often called bubble soccer, makes it The main attraction in recent editions has been Boblefut­ pects of volleyball, handball and squash as players try to return to Grand Valley State to headline the seventh edition of bol, and understandably so. There is something undeniably bounce the ball off their opponent’s small, round net that the Global Games, which gets the honorof kicking off National captivating about colossal bubble-on-bubble collisions. resembles a miniature trampoline in an attempt to score. Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) week. The trendy sport that first caught on in Germany has had a Fencing and rugby will also be available as new additions, “Each offering seems to get better and better, ” said Kate significant impact on the Global Games since being introduced to while quidditch had to be dropped this semester. ; Stoetzner, director of international student and scholar services. GVSU in the fall of 2014, said Mackenzie Lucius, who has been as­ International students, in addition to the GVSU clubs “Previous participants are enthusiastic about learning about games sisting with the operations and programming aspects for the event. of table tennis, women’s rugby, fencing, cricket and pos­ and sports from around the world while making new friends. ” “Boblefutbol’s popularity is a significant piece to Glob­ sibly boxing, will be instructing the action and readily The event, held at Kelly Family Sports Center on Feb. al Games success,” he said. “A majority of the participants available to provide a better understanding of the rules of 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at the Fieldhouse pool for attend for Boblefutbol, but end up exploring, engaging the games, and make for a more memorable experience. , Aqua Zumba from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., gives international and having fun with other activities.” “Global Games is a great way for students to learn students an opportunity to engage the GVSU community Some of those other games being offered will be table tennis, about other cultures, engage with their peers and to have with games from their home countries. African dancing, sepak takraw, cricket and tchoukball. some fun,” Lucius said. “Global Games will be a fabulous experience for all Table tennis is perhaps the most recognizable sport of The Global Games, and all events for NIRSA week, are the bunch to Americans, whereas African dancing will free with a GVSU ID.

road record and get a crucial conference Williams was happy with how his WBB win. Coming into the game, GVSU had team responded after the lackluster CONTINUED FROM A8 lost three of its last fourgames. fourth quarter against the Cardinals. A back-and-forth game drew even clos­ “I think our players took a lot of own­ The Cardinals ’ Danielle Carrier er with eight minutes left in the game, as ership,” Williams said. “I think they did a scorched the Lakers for 23 points, in­ the Chargers’ Makenna Ott hit a 3-pointer good job of understanding this is on their cluding seven 3-pointers, after scoring to make it 55-54 in Hillsdale ’s favor. shoulders,and that’s the way they played.”' one point in the two teams’ first meet­ With their late-game misfortunes just The Lakers close out the regular season ing. Wendling finished with 20 points, a few nights ago, the Lakers responded. A at home versus Ferris State on Feb. 25. besting her conference-leading aver­ Dawson layup right after the Ott 3-point­ age of 18.1 points per game. er sparked a 13-1 run that went until just For the Lakers, Cairnduffled the team about two minutes were left in the fourth with 20 points. Forward Kayla Dawson quarter to give the Lakers the edge. had 16 points and five steals. GVSU shot “One thing with past two losses, is we tor" 13-of-32 from 3-point range, and scored took a punch and didn ’t really fight back, ” Ur only 16 points in the paint. Dawson said. “I thought today we just 50 The Lakers squandered a late lead did a good job of fighting back. We had for the second time against the Car­ each others’ backs the whole time, and it 5? dinals. In their first meeting, the Lak­ was just a great energy out there.” ers, despite having a lead as large as 12 Dawson led the Lakers with 21 CLUES ACROSS points, missed 12 shots in the final four points. Cairnduff had 19 points and 1. Centralized mailing 29. Not crazy minutes en route to a 68-65 loss. Taylor Parmley added 12. Hillsdale ’s compartment 30. Word clement meaning car Against Hillsdale, the Lakers took to Ott also had 21 points, but 21 team 4. Small argument 31. Hill (Celtic) the road, hoping to improve their 6-6 turnovers held the Chargers back. FIGHTING BACK: Mike Williams during a 8. Latin for “hail” 32. “Dangerous Liaisons” time out on Feb. 18. GVL | SARA carte 9. Semicircular headdress actor 10. Hole plug 39. Space between 2 points 12. Primp 41. Arbitrageur 13. A spontaneous motivation 42. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 14. Don’t know when yet 43. Assistance onifer1 to 32-28 in Hillsdale ’s favor. 16. Portable computer screen 44. Manuscripts (abbr.) material 45. In a way, soaks reek MBB The two teams traded 46. Synovial knee syndrome TOWNHOMM CONTINUED FROM A8 buckets for much of the sec­ 17. Conform theprivacy and lifestyle you would expect 19. Yoruba 48. 2nd cervical vertebra ond half, but the Lakers man­ 20. Wings 49. State of sudden fright ■——A •. ‘ii i a' ^ " 21. Tar Hill Slate 50. Snake like fish 4 Boiirnom*. 4 VS Baths We played pretty well for most aged to pull ahead, owning a 25. Hard, durable wood 51. bach of 4 Hindu ages Tisditional gmage. and wstkout of the game and AJ (Hayes) had 65-59 lead with under four 26. Pallid 52. Point midway between S units available 27. Pabir language and SE a tremendous individual per­ minutes to go after Hayes • Cable and Internet provided formance,” Wesley said. “We converted an and-1 layup. . washer and dr yet in ev«fvur>»t just didn ’t finish the game off” But Hillsdale couldn’t be

« 3/4 ot a mile from campus The Lakers hung with the fended off. Clutch shooting CLUES DOWN Chargers early, playing to an • W»Mcino drstance to bu* stop*- and converted free throws 1. Relating to New Guinea 24. 007 ’s creator renteurants. and grocery »«>'• 8-8 tie out of the gate. From pulled the Chargers back 2. Carry to excess 27. A timely blessing Energy etftcier* resulting in lower there, however, Hillsdale cre­ ahead, as they eventually se­ 3. Alms solicitor 28. LTHealth (abbr.) liKy bin*---- - * 4. Title of respect 29. Roman Helios ated a gap and widened it, cured the win 77-70. 5. Spanish saffron dish 31 Check combining strong defense and Hayes led GVSU with 24 6. Betel palm genus 32. Making of a worn-out accurate shooting to move out 7. Petter ____, Nordic com­ vicious horse points, while Rollins contribut­ bined skier 33 Wife to a 28-13 advantage. ed with 11 points and nine re­ 9. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 34. An alternative GVSU kept chipping away, bounds. Kyle Cooper scored 26 11. Clan division 35. Spanish unit of length 14. Referee declares 36. Wild goats as two 3-pointers from Zach points for Hillsdale, which shot 15. Rampart 37. Municipalities West and two buckets from 50 percent as a team, including 18. “Big" actor's initials 38. Bother or harass 19. Noah’s boat 39. Excessively sentimental Rollins drew the Lakers to 42.3 percent from 3-point land 20. Diarist_Frank 40 Middle Eastern dish I ■Will.... Mill - — within five at 28-23. As the GVSU is back in actiofl 22. Luminous celestial ring 44. Waterproof raincoat FloOrplans and ratea evailabtn oNlinu 23. Famous motor club 47. Former OSS at conifercraektowithomee.cQfn clock wound down late in the with its final regular season first half, Carbajal nailed a tri­ Answers on pg. 10 or c»n (816) 780 123d game against Ferris State at *1 jl ' ple to bring the halftime score Fieldhouse Arena on Feb. 25.• FEBRUARY 22, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ^0 (aGVLSPORTS SPORTS I A9

BASEBALL LACROSSE Hanging with the best Lakers beat No. 5 Florida Southern, fall to No. 1 Adelphi

BY MASON TRONSOR needed to believe that we were good M [email protected] enough and that we can compete with top teams,” said senior defenseman Caitlin he Grand Valley State lacrosse Wojichowski. “We made program history team split its opening weekend so this win means a lot for our program.” series in Lakeland, Florida, The Lakers had little time to enjoy the upsetting No. 5 Florida South­ sweet victory, as the defending Division ern 10-7 on Feb. 18 before fall­ II national champions awaited them on ing to No. 1 Adelphi 16-6 on Feb. 20. Feb. 21. Adelphi jumped out to a 7-0 lead “Overall, it was a productive weekend, ” against the Lakers and never looked back. said GVSU head coach Alicia Groveston. Datema and junior Ryan Skomial led the “We had highs and lows. The nice thing way for GVSU with two goals apiece. is that we have been able to see positives “Honestly, we beat ourselves today,” and negatives to continue to Groveston said. “Very un- improve upon.” ™ characteristic turnovers for us. We didn ’t do a great job Early on, the Lakers trailed “We had highs against the Moccasins of of possessing the ball and Florida Southern. The Mocs and lows...We when we did we were more raced out to a 3-0 lead before have been able frantic than acting with pur­ the Lakers were able to battle pose. We never really gained to see positives back and cut the lead to one control of our composure.” heading into halftime. and negatives The loss showed that the The second half was a dif ­ to continue to Lakers still have work to do ferent story. After falling be ­ to solidify themselves as one hind 6-5, the Lakers scored improve upon.” of the nation’s top teams. five unanswered goals. All five The Lakers face three more goals were scored by five dif ­ ALICIA GROVESTON nationally ranked teams before ferent Lakers. Juniors Erika HEAD COACH GLIAC play. The non-confer­ Neumen and Danielle Tun- ence schedule put together by ROUGH START: Kevin Hallberg (left) and Connor Glick (right), consult during a game against SVSU nell, along with sophomore the coaches should test how far on March 28. 2015. In this year's season-opening series, GVSU gave up 33 runs. GVL I EMILY FRYE Meghan Datema, led the way for GVSU this Laker team can go this season. with two goals apiece. “We don’t have a lot of time to lick our “Going into the second half we knew the wounds,” Groveston said. “We have to re­ draw was crucial if we wanted to win the group and get ready for Lindenwood. My game,” Datema said. “We hustled all over the goal for this week is to get us ready to beat field and controlled the ball very well.” the No. 3-ranked team in the country.” mBombarded An upset win like this one helps the Groveston went on to say that the weekend GVSU program earn national respect. The was a great indication of what the team can do GV surrenders 33 runs in season-opening series Lakers hope to compete for national cham­ better and how much more consistent it needs pionships in the near future — and hope to be to stay near the top of the Division II ranks. GVSU will take on No. 3 Lindenwood Uni­ BY A.A. KNORR wild pitch and a passed ball. defense committed three er­ wins like this are just the beginning. [email protected] The lead wouldn’t last long, rors. Despite racking up 10 “Our coaches talked about how we versity in St. Charles, Missouri on Feb. 28. however, as SIU tattooed hits of their own, the Lakers ocky first in­ GVSU starter Troy Dykhuis were never able to climb back nings doomed for three runs in the bottom into the game after the disas ­ the Grand of the first inning. trous first inning. Valley State Dykhuis settled down, “Its early in the season, we baseball team and the 3-1 score held un­ just got to execute better, just during its season-opening til the bottom of GVSU’s plain and simple,” Detillion series at Southern Indiana lineup came through in the said. “All around the board it from Feb. 19-21. fifth inning. Third baseman was a rough day for us. (SIU The Lakers won the Anthony Villar roped a two- is) a good team so gladly well first game of the series, but run home run to left field, give them credit, they deserve dropped the next two by wide scoring Johnny Nate and ty­ it. We just got to get better. ” margins. In the three games, ing the game at 3-3. The third game of the se­ GVSU surrendered 14 total The next few innings ries was more of the same, runs in the first innings. went without fireworks, and GVSU never truly gave “Our pitchers, all three until GVSU’s Josh Griffith itself a chance to win the games, had a hard time ad ­ came through with a RBI series. SIU tagged GVSU justing to the mound,” said double to score Glick. Ju­ starter Kyle Lawson for GVSU head coach Jamie nior Matt Williams stepped eight runs in 1.2 innings, all Detillion. “We just need to on the mound next inning, of which were earned. do a better job of adjusting and earned a quick save to But the Screaming Eagles to the game right when we give GVSU its first win of weren’t done there. They come to the mound. the season. feasted on GVSU’s pitch­ “SIU is a good team. They Senior Tim ing all game swung the bats really well, they Tarter earned —■ long, scor­ were very aggressive early and the win for ing in all but they hit a lot of mistakes.” GVSU, working “We ’re just two innings in The Lakers have a num­ four scoreless getting the rust which they saw innings in relief at-bats. SIU ber of players with collegiate off...l think we ’re baseball experience, but a no­ while striking catcher Ryan ticeable lack of players with out three. a good team, we Bertram hit a GVSU experience. For Laker The Lakers just didn’t play to grand slam in catcher Connor Glick, howev­ were unable to the first inning. er, getting outside for the first bounce back our level. ” GVSU man­ slate of games was a bigger from even aged to put five factor than the team makeup. rougher first CONNOR GLICK runs on the , “I just think its just being innings over GVSU CATCHER board from the outside for the first time go­ the next two third to the fifth ing right into games, not be ­ games, and inning, but nev­ ing able to get a feel for going were blown er could rally outside” Glick said. “Were just out by scores of 13-5 and enough to truly get back into getting the rust off. We need 16-6. the game. to compete a little more — I GVSU starter Zach An­ The Lakers finished with Slink were a good team, we derson left too many pitches nine hits and two errors, while just didn ’t play to our level.” high in the zone early in game the Screaming Eagles racked In game one, the Lakers two, and was chased after just up 19 hits to go with one error. struck with a run in the top two innings of work in which GVSU will be back in Of the inning, as Alex Young he allowed eight hits and six action from Feb. 26-28 at a advanced from first to home earned runs. Laker pitchers tournament in St. Charles, MIXED BAG: Former Laker Victoria Devine moves up the field against Fort Lewis during the lacrosse thanks to speed, an error, a allowed 16 hits in all, and the Missouri. team’s 2015 season. The Lakers will take on Lindenwood University on Feb. 28. gvl | kevin sielaff

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TRACK AND FIELD Vaulting ahead

Laker pole vaulters shine at home Tune-Up Meet a few months still left before the but Schoen and Nauseda’s provisional Olympic trials in July, she hopes marks were still worth noting. Shoen she can clear even taller heights. cleared the bar at 3.78 meters and “It feels really good,” she said. “I feel Nauseda cleared at 3.68 meters. like it has been a long time coming. In addition to the women pole Fifteen feet was kind of just a barrier. vaulters, the GVSU throwers had Now that I’m over it, it’s just the begin ­ another big day. The men and ning. I never like to put a number on women combined for seven total it because once I make that it goes up provisional marks in the weight again. If it’s 10 centimeters at a time, or throw. Kyra Hull led the wayfor the it’s five centimeters at a time, as long as women with her first-place throw of the height’s going up I’m okay with it.” 18.50 meters. Darien Thornton led GVSU head coach Jerry Baltes had the way for the men with his sec­ high praise for his former star. ond-place throw of 20.29 meters. “Hixson keeps doing great,” he The GVSU Tune-Up also was TUNING UP: Grand Valley State senior pole vaulter Krista Nauseda prepares tor her event during the meet on Feb. 19. Wom­ said. “Hopefully there’s more in the used to recognize the Laker seniors. en's pole vault shone throughout the day, with Nauseda registering a provisional mark, clearing 3.68 meters. GVL | EMILY FRYE tank and hopefully she can put it Just before the final event of the BY JACOB ARVIDSON Olympic trials qualifying mark. serves it. She’s putting in the time together in July out in Eugene, Or­ evening, each senior was given a [email protected] Hixson was proud of each of and getting on big poles, so to egon at the Olympic trials and have personalized baton from Baltes. her former teammates for their in­ watch her succeed is awesome.” a shot to make the U.S. team.” “It’s always nice to pay tribute to a he Grand Valley State creasingly strong performances. For Hutson, it helps being able to Roberts cleared the bar at 4.08 group that has done a lot for our pro­ women’s pole vaulters “I love it,” she said. “I’m excited compete in a familiar environment meters for just the second time gram,” Baltes said. “There’s certainly stole the show at the for all the girls. They’re doing super like the Kelly Family Sports Center. this season. She was happy with more to do with conference and na­ GVSU Tune-Up Meet well and I hope they can bring back a “I feel at home here,” she said. “I the results one week before the tionals yet to come and then outdoor on, Feb. 19. couple places from nationals. I know feel comfortable here. There are a GLIAC Championships. season. But they’re a great group of Jaime Roberts recorded her sec­ that they can all jump higher, but it’s lot of familiar faces and fans. Jump­ “I felt pretty confident with individuals who have done a lot for ond automatic qualifying mark of exciting to see. I’m really proud.” ing in a comfortable environment my jumps,” she said. “I’m excited. our team, not just on the track, blit the season, while Skylar Schoen and Hixson’s fellow Lakers were as ex­ helped a lot today. I got to jump Hopefully this week in practice in the classroom and as people.” Krista Nauseda each registered pro­ cited for her as she was for them. high and get on some bigger poles.” we’ll get any more kinks out be ­ The Lakers will travel to Tiffin visional marks. In addition, GVSU “She’s at practice with us work­ Hixson’s jump of 4.62 meters fore next weekend. ” University to take part in the GLIAC alumna Kristen Hixson recorded an ing hard, ” Roberts said. “She de ­ was a new personal record. With Roberts led the way for GVSU, Championships on Feb. 27 and 28.

Dll HOCKEY Senior Night snipes Lakers top Davenport in final game of regular season

BY JOSH PEICK kept the puck in the offensive zone, and, [email protected] though the puck didn ’t find the back of the net, the team generated quality shots and he Grand Valley State Division put pressure on the Davenport defense. II men’s hockey club finished “I think we just got a little more con­ up regular season play over the fident, ” said senior Nick Schultz. “We weekend. The Lakers (27-5-1) weren’t reallyestablishing a forecheck, and split a two-game series with then toward the end of the first we started Davenport University, losing the first game to get a little more momentum.” 4-3 and winning 5-2 in the second. The momentum carried over into the sec­ In game one, the Lakers were on the wrong ond period, as the GVSU seniors, on Senior side of some penalty calls and found them­ Night, stepped up. Just five minutes into the selves spending quality time in the box. Un­ period, senior Corbin Rainey scored on a re­ able to kill off a few penalties, GVSU trailed bound with a little help from his skate. De­ Davenport and was never able to take the lead. fenseman Lucas Little snapped the puck into The offense had spurts of production, but the right pad of the DU goaltender. Rainey not enough to sustain any momentum. Mi­ raced into the crease looking to fire a shot chael Russo, Collin Finkhouse and Ian Ham­ off of the rebound, but the puck found his ilton each tallied a goal, but the team fell a skates and trickled into the net. goal short by the end of the third period. GVSU’s Alex Ostrowski added another goal “I didn ’t think we played particularly well in 10 minutes later on a wrist shot that sniped the the second and third (periods) after a really solid top right comer of the net as he came across the FINISHING STRONG: Troy Marrett (2) skates down the ice. The Grand Valley State Division II hockey first,” said GVSU head coach Mike Forbes. slot. The Lakers ’ lead only lasted a few minutes club won 5-2 over Davenport University at Georgetown ice Arena on Feb. 20. GVL | LUKE HOLMES The same type of play at the end of the after a Panther power play goal with two minutes first game carried over into the first peri­ left in the second period. Just when the period circle after Schultz rattled a shot off of the post. AssociationCentral Division, earning an au­ od of game two. After one minute of play, was coming to a close, the Lakers struck again. The last goal was Rainey’s second of the night on tomatic bid to the national tournament. Davenport scored to take an early lead. With 23 seconds left in the frame, senior Nick a roofed shot after wrapping around the net. The Lakers will have a five-week break “I think we played good in the first 10 minutes Schultz tapped in an easy goal with the puck sit­ For the seniors, it was a memorable before the tournament begins, and staying and it was just one of those shots to go in,” said ting in the crease after a shot by Ostrowski. This night that was capped off with a win fresh will be difficult. GVSU goaltender Jiri Aberle. “Kind of a tough was Schultz’s lone goal of the game, but he also against a crosstown rival. “That’s always the challenge. It’s just about situation for a goalie, but I think I bounced back. ” marked three assists on the night. “Georgetown (Ice Center) has been my impossible,” Forbes said. “The first game you The Panthers played an aggressive “My linemates were doing great tonight and home for the last four years,” Aberle said. always hold your breath. It’s the matter of forecheck in the first period, something we just worked really well,” Schultz said. “Hope­ “I always love playing in front of these fans having hard practices and just pretending like GVSU did not match. It was difficult for fully we can carry this momentum to nationals.” and it’s a special feeling.” it is the beginning of the season where you the Lakers to get the puck out of the de ­ Entering the third period with a 3-2 lead, the This marks the end of the regular season, work on systems and work the guys hard. ” fensive zone and kickstart the offense. Lakers put the game out of reach with two more but the Lakers are far from finished. Coming The Lakers will start the journey to the With two minutes left in the first pe­ goals. The first came from defenseman Tom into the weekend, GVSU clinched the sec­ championship on March 18 in West Ches­ riod, the Lakers turned it around. GVSU Lusynski on a wrist shot from the top of the right ond seed in the American Collegiate Hockey ter, Pennsylvania.

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It’s a weeknight. As I cross the street There are a few reasons why in my book, heading to a dive toward the flickering neon sign of the bar beats a swanky night of wearing tights and eating delicate, dimly lit late-night establishment, the under-portioned fish tacos any day. yellow-green street lamp hum gets One of them is saving money. If you’re looking for a lo­ louder. As I walk in, I’m greeted by a cally-grown lavender mojito with fresh lime rind, you won’t thick waft of stale cigarette smell that’s find it at any of these places. Hell, you might not even find been embedded in the carpet ever since toilet paper in the bathroom. What you will find are late-night smoking inside became illegal in 2009. hot dog specials, $2 beers and lots and lots of available free I scan the room, and it looksas usual. A woman in cowboy parking. boots screeches in excitement as her Fleetwood Mac pick Another great reason is that you’re almost guaranteed comes on the jukebox. A rugged war veterans’ worn face is not to run into anyone you know. You don’t have to fumble stumped in defeat as he stares at the pool table, whose green through small talk with anyone from high school, you don’t felt is so worn down with grease that it’s created a slope have to get dressed up and ready, and if you put on deodorant, toward the middle. A man offers me a drink that I wouldn’t great, but you’ll be one of the few. Unless your close group of take on a dare. friends are the ex-cons watching WWE, you’ll be safe here. You might think this sounds like a slimier version of a But arguably, the number one reason for my loving rela­ county jail lounge, but hear me out; this is how I spend my tionship with the dive bar is the experience. The bad music, Wednesdays. A group of my friends and I have made it a rou­ the bad food, outrageous people-watching with your best tine to spend one night a week exploring the grimiest, smoki­ friends —it’s unbeatable. No one ever had incredible, laugh- est dive bars we can find in Grand Rapids. There’s something until-you-cry memories from discussing tasting notes of red about the atmosphere of a place on its last legs that should’ve wine around a glass table. gone out of business years ago but refuses to give up. It’s Does that make me trashy? Maybe. But I don’t care. I have inspiring. I place my handful of quarters on the pool table. a pool game to play and a Natty Light to finish.

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Jackson Ozark I Account Executive out at the gate, shirts flying into the stands at every three-pointer, and on-court games with the winner sIf Weekdays are tough. We all need getting a prize, these games are just as much about the a break and sometimes the weekend fans as theyare about the players. is too far away. That’s why my go- Games start at 7 p.m., so it’s perfect for any type to phu t.- on a Wednesday night is a of college student. If you are looking to do something ||HHP Grand Rapids Drive game. fun, but still want to make it to your Thursday 8 a.m. Wednesday nights at the DeltaPlex lecture, no worries. Games last until around9:30, so it are college night, and that means $1 beer night. With can be a fun night without being a late one too. only an Andrew Jackson in your pocket you couldget a And for those of you who love the night life, this is ticket and a few beverages to make any boring Wednes ­ the perfect time to begin your bar hopping (or pizza day into an exciting one. hopping for those under 21) throughout downtown Let’s not forget about the actual game though, with Grand Rapids. The answers to all of your going-out countless NBA rookiesand ex-college superstars (Jim- needs start at the Drive game. mer will be there March 16th) taking the floor. So next Wednesday night when you’re tired of These games are full of excitement as youcould ex­ watching the first five minutes of a movie on Nex- pect from any sporting event. Countless dunks, blocks, flix just to stop and find another one, head down to flashy assists and just for being a fan, chances at tons the DeltaPlex, get a drink or two and cheer on some of free gear. From daily promotions being handed bailers.

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Grand Rapids is a metropolis of Once voted the “Best Burger breweries and bars, and it certain­ in Michigan” by USA Today, the lylives up to its title as “Beer City, Cottage Bar is definitely a place that USA”. But what is there for the anyone in the Grand Rapids area minors of Grand Valley? One of my should know about. favorite things to do is grab a group of friends and head This is the oldest bar downtown, first opened in downtown to see a show or concert at one of the many 1927. If you are looking for a friendly atmosphere, venues located in Grand Rapids. Van Andel Arena, The decent food for a decent price, and a good selection of Intersection, Pyramid Scheme, and DeVos Place all offer beer, this is the place to go! events and concerts that are typically open to people of It’s located just off of Fulton street, which is great any age. for bar-hopping or walking to other events downtown. Some notable upcoming performers in the area are With most of the items on their menu under $10, Hoodie Allen, March 2 at the Intersection, Fallout Boy, this is not the place to go for a super fancy meal. March 8 at Van Andel, and Elton John, March 23 at Van Nonetheless, their burgers and award-winning chilli Andel. If you’re looking for something more relaxing to are great for comfortfood, a good place to be on a do during the week, check out some of the local muse­ rainy day or for a late night dinner. ums, like the Grand Rapids Public Museum, the Gerald They offer a ton of different local beers, so if you’re R. Ford Presidential Museum, and the Frederik Meijer a craft beer lover, put this on your list of new spots to Sculpture Garden. try. The Grand Rapids Art Museum even offers free If you’re a student looking to try something differ ­ admission on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ent and maybe you’ll even find your new hangout bar. and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., so take the The Cottage Bar has a good amount of drinks on 50 downtown and get ready to let your artsy side come their menu, and it can be your next place to hangout out. For other exciting local events, check out the events with friends, have some drinks and eat ‘The Best Burg­ calendar! er in Michigan’. My favorite going-out activity is when my roommates and I plan a If youare looking for a place to I* girls’ night. With our busyschedules go out, and you are not interested ¥ 1 during the week, having a night out in the nightlife that Grand Rapids has to offer, then put The Kirby House on your list. Only about a 3 A planned on a Fridayis something to half hour away in Grand Haven, I " A look forward to. The spot we enjoy it creates a great night to get away from schoolwork going to first is a Griffins Game at Van and other obligations. Andel Arena. The Griffins host college night on Fridays The Kirby House serves a wide variety of meals but which means $2 beer and hot dogs. This is perfect for is a mostly American influenced menu. I have only college students who want to have a good time without been there a handful of times, but I haven’t been dis ­ breaking the bank. Since my friends and I are all 21, this appointed yetand I keep going back to try new items. is a perfect opportunity for us to hang out and watch a What I think is truly unique to this place is the good game of hockey. atmosphere within the building. It used to be an old Once the game is over, we have two different bars hotel back in the early 1900’s until it was converted we tend to hit up; J. Gardella ’s Tavern and Back Forty into the restaurant it is today in 1965. The history Saloon. Both of these locationsare in walking distance of creates a very comfortable place to eat and enjoy some the Van Andel, and neither have a cover on Friday nights company.The old brick walls are covered floor-to-ceil­ so they’re great spots for saving money, dancing and ing in names drawn with crayon,but if you can find an having a good time. open spot, be sure to add your name to the wall. The Back FortySaloon is a country-style bar that If you are familiar with The B.O.B and Mangiamo!, serves drinks in mason jars and has line dancing on the and enjoy those restaurants, you will be in the right dance floor. Since we all love to dance with each other, place at Kirby, since they are all part of the Gilmore this makes Gardella ’s one of our favorites.We normally Collection. grab a drink and then head out to the dance floor, where When dinner ’s over, you can walk a few blocks you will find useither following along with the crowd’s down the quiet small-town streets of Grand Haven line dancing or doing our own thing. It’s a three-story and have coffee or local craft beer in the Armory bar with the dance floor on the third level. The music building. If you’re more interested in dessert than they play is pop and top-40, so it’s good to move to. drinks, there’s a Kilwin’s on the same street as well, After we’re all worn out from all of the dancing, it’s perfect for all of your chocolateor ice cream cravings. time to get a late night snack before heading home. Our While in Grand Haven, be sure to stop by the lake- go-to places are either Toppers Pizza or New York Fried shore. Even though it’s a place that gets overlooked in Chicken. Both are a short drive away, so we make sure to the winter, it’s a great spot to sight see when the lake have a DD or an Uber. Either place really hits the spot, freezes by the pier. So bring some friends along or whether it’s Topperstix or Mac and Cheese bits from your significant other, and enjoy your night out. NYFC, you are guaranteed to end your night on a good note. Paige Young | Campus Accounts Manager

Like most students, my bank account can not handle going to the fancy bars in downtown Grand Rapids; but after a long week, I need a drink. Thursday nights, youcan find all of your thirsty, of-age classmates at Mully’s Bar and Grill. Thursdays are when Mully’s hosts their legendary “Progression Night.” At 7 p.m., they start serving cups of Pabst Blue Ribbon for 50 cents, and the price rises by 50 cents every 30 minutes. As soon as 7 p.m. hits, trays of PBR-filled cupscircle around the bar; by 8 p.m. the bar looks and feels like it’s 1 a.m. on a Saturday night. You quickly feel hot and realize there is now no walking room because it seems like half of Grand Valley is crammed into this little side-bar in Meadows Crossing’s apartment complex. It’s the perfect night to meet a ton of new people, even if you don’t remember them by the next Thursday. Thursday nights at Mully’s are the perfect end to a stressful work or school week.