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ENROLLMENT Introducing the class of 2020 GV welcomes a record-breaking freshman class to last year’s 723 students BY HANNAH LENTZ ASSOCIA [email protected] of color, an increase is evi­ Introducing dent, though small. 4,380 total Originally published Thursday, “GVSU has a commitment Sept. 8. to inclusion and equity as ex­ the class of freshmen For the 2016 fall semes­ pressed in our university val­ ter, Grand Valley State Uni ­ ues but also articulated boldly versity welcomed not only in our 2016-21 strategic plan, ” ^3 ^3 J^mm2,654 Females the largest freshman class said Jesse Bernal, vice presi­ in history, but also the most dent of the Division of Inclu ­ mam mmm fi l\6i% diverse. With 785 students sion and Equity. “The strategic _. 1,726 Males of this year’s 4,380-strong plan outcome B focuses on GV welcomes a 39%' student class reported be­ making GVSU more diverse ing a student of color, this is and inclusive, including the record-breaking the most diversified class the demographics of our campus." freshman class university has seen to date. Though ethnicity is not a To break the numbers factor considered in GVSU’s down, 219 freshman stu ­ admissions process, the uni ­ ...... 4,380 dents reported being Afri­ versity looks to create a cam­ 3.573 can American, 13 students pus climate and reputation identify as American In ­ that attracts diverse and tal­ dian or Alaskan native, 119 ented students, Bernal said. are Asian, 270 are Hispanic Graduating diverse alumni or Latino, and two students also assists in these efforts. are Native Hawaiian or Pa­ “Much of the credit should cific Islander. Of the 4,380 be given to our admissions freshmen, 3573 identify as staff and other volunteers white, while 145 students and alumni who showcase reported being two or more Grand Valley so well during 219 145 119 the recruitment season, with 32 13 races. Included in the class of 202 are 32 non-residen- deep attention to inclusion White Total Hispanic African Two or Asian Non- American Not Native students or Latino American more res dent al Indian or reported Hawaiian or tial international students and equity,” Bernal said. of color or black races international Alaskan other Pacific and seven students did not native Islander report their ethnic identity, LOG ON TO: bringing the total students www.lanthorn.com GVL | CHASE HASPER of color to 785. Compared FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

INCLUSION AnyBODY is a Laker New app helps students find single-user restrooms, nursing nests on campus

BY JESS HODGE uity and Teaching Through said. “Someone who is NEWS@LAN THORN. COM Technology (T3). T3 is a team transgender or gender non- of GVSU students, faculty and conforming might not feel Originally published Thursday, alumni who strive to share comfortable using a public Sept. 8. their knowledge through restroom so they’re looking The debate regarding trans- technology. for a place where they know gender people and public bath­ Staff members at GV- they are not going to face rooms isn ’t one that people SUs LGBT Resource Center any form of harassment. ” take lightly and has been cause reached out to T3 after they felt Plague said anyBODYS for heated arguments around there was a strong need to help also benefits other groups of the nation. Grand Valley State the campus community. people as well, including peo­ University, in its recent push Andrew Plague, com­ ple with disabilities and par­ to make the campus more in ­ munication and project co­ ents on campus. He said using clusive, has launched an app to ordinator at the Division of the restroom can be compli­ help students find single-user Inclusion and Equity, said the cated, especially for people in restrooms on campus. motivating factor for the app wheelchairs that have to ma­ The app, which is aptly was transgender and gender neuver around or for people named “anyBODYS, ” was cre­ non-conforming Lakers. who have an aid who accom­ ated through collaboration “The main point is for panies them to the restroom. among the Milton E. Ford students, faculty and staff LGBT Resource Center, the to be able to Find restrooms LOG ON TO: Division of Inclusion and Eq­ on campus that they’re www.lanthorn.com EQUITY: A student uses the anyBODYS application on their phone. The application allows students, comfortable using, ” Plague FOR THE FULL ARTICLE faculty and staff to find restrooms on campus they are comfortable using, gvl | kevin sielaff

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WINNING THEM OVER: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the last rally of hs campaign Monday, Nov. 7 in Grand Rapids at the DeVos Place. Although a majority of polls predicted Demo­ cratic nominee Hillary Clinton would win, Trump won the presidential election with 279 Electoral College votes and 47.5 percent of the popular vote and will become the 45th U.S. president. GVL | EMILY FRYE Upset: Donald Trump named 45th U.S. President

BY AUDRA GAMBLE tion for Democratic nominee the White House fell apart as win Michigan. An upsurge will look like, the polls just voters from participating in [email protected] Hillary Clinton, anxious voters the Midwest states turned red. in rural voters and weaker- didn ’t anticipate that so few that process (Trump) said was had to wait long into the night Slow returns of election than-expected support for voters would be turning out so fundamentally broken, ” Originally published Thursday, for a winner to be announced. results and an increasingly Clinton in Wayne and Oak­ in Wayne County. In Michi­ Kilburn said. “When it gets Nov. 10. Despite a strong lead in the tight race in Michigan gave land counties turned the gan, this was, at least in recent to be so severe, there’s just no For the fifth time in U.S. statistical analysis site www. the state a great deal of na ­ state for Republicans for the memory, a not-experienced way to correct for that.” history, the presidential fivethirtyeight.com model of tional attention, as the states first time since 1992. surge in rural voters.” Though the historically nominee who won the popu ­ each candidates chances of 16 Electoral College votes “There was a huge failure In addition to rural vot­ slow results from Wayne lar vote did not become the winning, Clintons “blue wall” waited to be claimed. at the state level to predict ers, Kilburn said a low re­ County trickled in through president-elect Tuesday, Nov. began to crumble as polls Both major party candi ­ who would actually turn out sponse rate from Trump early morning, Trump 8. With 47.5 percent of the closed across the country. dates spent portions of their last and vote,” said Whitt Kilburn, supporters in poll may have ended with 2,279,210 votes popular vote and 279 Elec­ Florida, Virginia, Penn ­ day on the campaign trail in the a political science professor at skewed the predictions. in Michigan, slightly edg­ toral College votes, business ­ sylvania, New Hampshire, Mitten State Monday, Nov. 7 as Grand Valley State University “Its possible that the con ­ ing out Clinton ’s 2,267,373 man Donald J. Trump will be Michigan, Wisconsin and they tried to invigorate Michi­ who studies public opinion, stant rhetoric from Trump votes by 11,837 ballots. ganders to head to the polls. elections and voting behav­ about not trusting the media the 45th American president. Arizona all were in play LOG ON TO: Though the predictive polls throughout the night, and While Clintons lead was ior. “In terms of attempting and pollsters could have had had all but called the 2016 elec­ Clintons chances to make it to small, she was projected to to predict what the electorate the effect of discouraging his www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

t:n«- vtM.-.f t •MrtMlv i? i '/• y DEMOCRATIC RALLY REPUBLICAN RALLY /4 a Hillary Clinton campaigns at GV on Election Day eve

BY AUDRA GAMBLE Clinton was introduced by play for both Trump and Clin ­ EDITORIAL@LAN THORN. COM U.S. Senator Debbie Staben- ton. The most recent statewide ow (D-Mich.), Who encour ­ EPIC-MRA poll shows Clin ­ Originally published Thurs­ aged Michiganders to head ton polling at 42 percent, with day, Nov. 10. to the polls on Tuesday. Trump at 38 percent. With a With mere hours left in “Tomorrow, we have the margin of error of 4 percent, the countdown until Elec­ chance for the first time in our the two major party candidates tion Day, Hillary Clinton country ’s history to truly show are at a statistical tie in Michi­ held a rally at Grand Valley every little girl that just like her gan, battling it out for the state’s State University Fieldhouse brother, she can dream the big­ 16 electoral votes. Arena Monday, Nov. 7. gest dreams and make them While Clinton will con ­ Featuring all of the happen, ” Stabenow said. tinue on to a midnight rally in Democratic presidential The vast majority of the North Carolina, Trump will candidate ’s most popular rally attendees were Clinton end his campaign’s scheduled lines from the campaign supporters, though a handful events in Grand Rapids with trail, 4,600 GVSU stu ­ of Donald Trump supporters an 11 p.m. rally with his run ­ dents and West Michigan held signs and chanted out ­ ning mate Mike Pence at De- residents came out to hear side the rally. Shouts of “lock Vos Place Monday, Nov. 7. Clinton speak before cast­ her up ” were drowned out Clinton spoke about elimi-: ing their ballots. by chants of “Hillary” before nating student debt, establish­ “I want to say, especially the event began. ing paid family leave and grow­ to the students that are here, Though Michigan’s Elec­ ing jobs for small businesses. I believe that America’s best toral College votes have gone days are still ahead of us if to the Democratic presidential LOG ON TO: we reach for them together,” candidate consistently since www.lanthorn.com Clinton said to the crowd. 1992, the state is currently in FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

SUPPORT: Crowd members support Republican nominee Donald Trump during the last rally of his presidential campaign Monday, Nov. 7. Trump was elected president of the U.S. gvl I emily frye Trump, Pence rally in GR hours before polls open

BY JESS HODGE AND my campaign (than) right In recent years, Michigan SANDA VAZGEC here in Michigan.” has leaned toward the left in [email protected] Along with his promises presidential elections. This to build a wall between the year, however, both candi ­ Originally published Thurs­ U.S. and Mexico and grow­ dates are within four points day, Nov. 10. ing the economy, Trump of each other, meaning they At the final stop in their catered to his Michigan are in a statistical tie, ac­ campaign trail, Republican crowd, emphasizing the cording to a poll done by presidential nominee Donald importance of bringing the EPIC-MRA. This has made Trump and his running mate automobile industry back Michigan’s 16 Electoral Mike Pence held a rally at De- to Michigan. College votes imperative to Vos Place Monday, Nov. 7 in “Michigan, they’re rip­ both candidates ’ path to the Grand Rapids, Michigan. ping your auto companies Oval Office. The exhibit hall quickly apart and they’re taking It was Trump ’s eighth filled with attendees chant ­ your jobs," he said. “They’re visit to Michigan during his ing, cheering and showing (going) into Mexico.” presidential campaign and their support for the duo. Even before Trump and Grand Rapids was Trump ’s With less than 12 hours Pence took the stage, an fifth rally of the day. left until the polls open, both emphasis was placed on Trump also talked about Trump and Pence stressed the importance of West the Flint water crisis and the importance of Michigan Michigan and Michigan compared it to Mexico voters in this election. voters by Congressman Bill “stealing our jobs.” “If we win Michigan, we Huizenga, chairman of the will win this historical elec­ Michigan Republican Party LOG ON TO: tion, ” Trump said. “There’s RALLYING FOR VOTES: Hillary Clinton speaks at GVSU Monday, Nov. 7. Clinton won the popular vote, Ronna Romney McDaniel www.lanthorn.com no place I’d rather be to end FOR THE FULL ARTICLE but did not gain enough Electoral College votes to beat out Donald J. Trump, gvl | KEVIN sielaff and musician Ted Nugent.

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DEVELOPMENT New living center ready for students Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center open for fall semester

BY MEGHAN MCBRADY ing your names right here,” said [email protected] GVSU President Thomas Haas during the welcome address. Originally published Monday, As active and engaged lead ­ Aug. 29. ers throughout West Michi­ As the new school year gan, both couples served on approaches, students, faculty, GVSU’s Board of Trustees, the staff and leaders from around GVSU Foundation Board and the West Michigan com­ conducted multiple fundrais ­ munity celebrated the new ing campaigns throughout the Holton-Hooker Learning years, which helped to expand and Living Center dedication GVSU s downtown campus. ceremony Friday, Aug. 26. Past leadership accomplish­ Accommodating more ments also have the Holtons than 498 students in cluster- chairing the first Childrens style housing, which empha­ Miracle Network telethon in sizes rooms being situated West Michigan, while Bob around bathrooms and lounge Hooker was the co-chair of spaces, the living-learning campaigns for the DeVos Place center is air-conditioned, has and Judy Hooker previously a game room in the basement, served as the director of the a multipurpose room and a Dyer-Ives Foundation. kitchen on every floor. John C. Kennedy, chairman Four classrooms, a comput ­ on GVSU’s Board of Trustees, er lab and a media lab are also said he was honored to be at the included in the living-learning unveiling of the living-learning center so students can h^ve the that exceeds leadership in en ­ chance to conduct an interdis ­ ergy and environmental design ciplinary learning experience. (LEED) standards. The center marks the new ­ He also said he was hon ­ est addition to student housing ored to be at a ceremony that GROWING COMMUNITY: Students, faculty, staff and community members gather outside the newly opened Holton-Hooker Learning and on Grand Valley State Univer ­ honored the couples who Living Center for the official dedication ceremony for the new housing development this summer Friday, Aug. 26. GVL | KEVIN sielaff sity’s Allendale Campus. The have been wonderful teach­ dedication event recognized ers and mentors in leadership ship with 57 trustees, with Holton-Hooker Learning and its students and make them that allows students at Grand the leadership of Earl and Don- throughout GVSU and west 455 years of service, a lot of Living Center, said helping the engaged members of GVSUs Valley to learn so much about nalee Holton and Bob and Judy Michigan and uphold the ide ­ those are the four of you. freshman students move into academic and social lives. themselves,” Fritzemeier said. Hooker for their philanthropic als of student success. “We are blessed as an the new housing center was a “Being surrounded by “This space is so important efforts throughout the region. “Through watching you organization because of positive reminder on how the people who are going through to achieving our mission and “You are enriching the lives work and how you serve our the many years of service GVSU community continues the same changes and chal­ our mission is clear in shaping now not with your leadership community, you have been you have provided and that to expand and invest on the lenges that you are, partaking our students ’ lives, their profes­ only as in years past, but en ­ a great example to us all,” he others have done." Allendale Campus. new experiences and develop ­ sions and society?’ Haas said. riching the lives of students for said. “At Grand Valley we Ella Fritzemeier, GVSUs The learning-living cen ­ ing relationships with so many “We are here to support an en ­ generations to come with lend ­ have enjoyed 55 years of his­ student senate president and ter, she said, will only help to different people creates that vironment for all to succeed. ” tory and a history of leader ­ a residential assistant in the amplify the development of unique freshman experience

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustees approve new health sciences building GV to add 84.000 sauare feet of space with $46.5 million project H nr I BY AUDRA GAMBLE to accommodate its lack of of­ and offices will be used by [email protected] fices for faculty and staff. programs in the College of “We have had a long-term Health Professions and the Originally published Monday, plan to increase our investment Kirkhof College of Nursing. Nov. 7. in the health professions and Rockford Construction The Grand Valley State nursing as part of the mission Co. has been selected as the University Board of Trust ­ of Grand Rapids and the rec­ construction manager and ees approved plans for a new ognition of the high demand Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr health sciences building in for these programs among our and Huber, Inc. will be the Grand Rapids at its latest students, ” said Gayle Davis, project architect and engi­ meeting Friday, Nov. 4. GVSU provost and vice presi­ neer. Construction is ex­ The building, which will be dent for academic and student pected to begin this Decem­ located on Lafayette Avenue affairs. “We have overflowed ber, with a groundbreaking and Hastings Street, will be our current Center for Health ceremony later this month. ready for move-in May of 2018. Sciences, and having been in Designs for the building The $46.5 million project this situation for a number of are nearly done, and nearby includes a $9 million park­ years, this is in an effort to take residents have been consult ­ ing structure and a five-story, care of the spaces we have had ed about the project. $37.5 million building. Ac­ to lease. “We will be able to “The building has been cording to the report provid ­ bring those people back into modified quite extensively ed to the Board of Trustees, the main campus buildings to address some of the con ­ the health sciences building there at that location and save cerns of the surrounding “will be funded by a combina ­ quite a lot of money on leasing neighborhood, ” said James tion of donor contributions, about 11,000 square feet that Moyer, associate vice presi­ university-issued bonds and we have had to acquire in the dent for facilities planning campus development funds. ” past to take care of our needs. ” at GVSU. “(There will be) The budget for the build ­ The 84,000 square feet 240 parking spaces and ing includes $3.1 million for building will include four a parking ramp. We were professional services and fees, classrooms, 15 teaching labo­ asked by the community $27.4 million for construction ratories, one computer lab, to make the parking struc ­ services and site utilities, $4.45 two departmental suites and ture look less like a stack of million for furniture, equip­ 90 faculty offices. The new concrete blocks to some­ ment and telecommunications addition to GVSU’s campus thing that is more appeal­ and $2.55 million for unexpect ­ will also include indoor and ing to the neighborhood. ” ed contingency expenses. outdoor student study spaces, At the moment, GVSU is storage rooms and student or­ LOG ON TO: INCREASE ON INVESTMENT: A rendering of the newly approved health sciences building approved by leasing around 11,000 square ganization meeting space. www.lanthorn.com the GVSU Board of Trustees during its meeting Friday, Nov 4. COURTESY | GVSU FACILITIES planning feet in the surrounding area The instructional space FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Recreation center expansion continues Phase one of construction finished, second phase underway

BY DYLAN GROSSER Phase two of the construc ­ DGROSSER@LA N THORN.COM tion is now underway, and will likely be completed in the Originally published Monday, winter 2017 semester. In phase Aug. 22. two, new basketball and vol­ Part one of the con ­ leyball courts will be added, struction on the Recre­ as well as a third multi-activity ation Center that began court which, Wallace said, will in September of 2015 has look like a “small hockey rink now been completed. Re­ with a rubberized floor.” turning students will most “Individuals, groups and likely notice the new main classes will enjoy activities entrance, but space was such as soccer, floor hock­ also added for strength ey and basketball in this training, free weights and area,” Wallace said. weight machines, along The expansions were ap­ with a new studio for group proved by the Board of Trust ­ exercise classes. ees in February of 2015 at $7.2 Brad Wallace, director of million for phase one and athletic and recreational facili­ $12.8 million for phase two. ties, said approximately 50,000 square feet of space was added, LOG ON TO: which doubles the size of the Mnww.lanthorn.com BULKING UP: Students exercise in the recreation center after the first phase is officially finished. Part one of the construction began old Recreation Center. FOR THE FULL ARTICLE in September of 2015 and included space, added strength training and a new studio for group exercise classes. GVL I LUKE HOLMES

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MARCH AWARENESS

Lakers stand in support of students of color during a ‘GV needs POC’ peaceful demonstration

BY JESS HODGE the GVSU event off. feel I don ’t matter?’ and then [email protected] “No justice, no peace, rac­ after they answer, tell them ism must cease,” participants your experiences,” Jimenez Originally published Monday, chanted. “Our people united said. “They have a reality, Sept. 26. will never be defeated. ” you might be the first person Chants of “GV needs POC” The march went through of color that they ever meet. reverberated against the Cook the Mary Idema Pew Li­ Question them, don ’t just yell Carillon Tower in the center brary and into Kirkhof Cen ­ at them. (You) can change of Grand Valley State Univer ­ ter, where the demonstra ­ their reality by sharing your VotouAi v sity as hundreds of students, tors linked arms and stood own reality with them.” faculty and staff gathered for a in silence for 10 minutes. Markeyna Jefferson, a 4 peaceful demonstration. Peo­ When the demonstra ­ GVSU student of color repre­ ple of different races, ethnici ­ tion went outside to the Cook senting the GVSU photogra­ ok VA\ ^* r ties and genders gathered to Carillon Tower, different stu ­ phy club, said it is important stand in solidarity with those dent organizations took turns to stand up against stereo­ protesting racism and police speaking about why people of types, prejudice, ignorance brutality Friday, Sept. 23. color and the colored commu ­ and racism and promised to Antoinette Jackson, presi­ nity at GVSU matter. stand up for the humanity and dent of GVSU’s NAACP chap­ Noemi Jimenez, vice social justice of minorities. ter, said the demonstration president of GVSU’s Laker “I matter because I want was prompted by recent events Familia, spoke to the crowd to further my education, ” at Eastern Michigan Univer ­ and challenged those in at­ she said. “GVSU will not sity where racial slurs against tendance to question people tolerate racism.” people of color were written who say racist remarks. on and inside buildings. “Ask them ‘why do you feel LOG ON TO: A march starting at that way? why do you look www.lanthorn.com Kleiner Commons kicked at me that way? Why do you FOR THE FULL ARTICLE SPEAKING OUT: Grand Rapidians protest at the "Not My President" rally in Rosa Parks Circle Thurs­ day, Nov. 10. People protested the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. GVL | emily frye ‘Not my president’ More than 2,000 protesters march in downtown rally

BY SANDA VAZGEC Organizers of the event to “Yes we can ” in Spanish. [email protected] spoke to the crowd addressing Residents of the city looked their concerns and stating a out from their windows, Originally published Monday, need to make sure their voices shouting and some joining in Nov. 14. are heard. The event was orga­ throughout the march. The city of Grand Rapids, nized via Facebook and those Anna Blauw, a participant Michigan came to a halt on leading the cause only expect­ in the protest, said for her, the evening of Thursday, Nov. ed about 50 people to show up. the election of Donald Trump 10 as more than 2,000 pro­ Soon, hundreds of people shows a darker side to the U.S. testers took over the streets, turned into thousands when “When our country marching in opposition to the a “Take it to the streets” chant elected Donald Trump, (it) election of Donald Trump as around 6 p.m. prompted pro­ said we don ’t care about the president of the U.S. testers to march throughout LGBT community, people of Since the first protest, sev­ the city for approximately color, women and minorities eral other marches, including two hours. and that’s not OK with me,” a second in downtown Grand People of all ages, genders, Blauw said. “I don ’t want to Rapids Saturday, Nov. 12 have religions and races walked be represented by someone emerged across the nation. side by side, holding up signs like that because I don ’t be­ The Thursday night ral­ and chanting as they flooded lieve that’s what we should ly began around 5 p.m. as the streets, causing traffic to stand for as a country. ” hundreds of people gath­ stop and redirect. Protesters ered in Rosa Parks Circle chanted “Love trumps hate,” “I LOG ON TO: to take part in a “Not My reject the president-elect ” and www.lanthorn.com WHY WE MATTER: Cheyanna Green-Molett raises her fist alongside other students in a demonstration President ” peaceful protest. “Si se puede, ” which translates FOR THE FULL ARTICLE in support of people of color Friday. Sept. 23 on GVSU’s Allendale Campus GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

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CRIME GV addresses off-campus sexual assaults

Increases in police presence, security measures 2010:1 2011: 2 2012: 9 in place after four reported sexual assaults * it fifffttf BY HANNAH LENTZ academic and student affairs. “We want to stress the fact t ASSOCIA [email protected] “We have had an all-hands- that it’s always the*perpetra ­ on-deck approach to thinking tors’ fault in these kinds of 2013: 4 2014:13 2015:17 Originally published Monday, about how we are communi ­ situations and we want to keep October 3. cating issues and what we can our students safe,” Sullivan said Increased police presence, do to further the preventative “These cases are a little bit un ­ tffffttf ffifftff security measures in place after actions we’re taking on campus usual because these are three fffff fffffffff four reported sexual assaults to prevent this kind of activity.” reports of stranger assaults Since the start of this se­ Additional security mea­ that are, to date, unsolved. ” mester, four sexual assaults sures include an increase In addition to the impor­ AUGUST ‘16 SEPTEMBER ‘116 have been reported at Grand in communication with tance of keeping the com­ • JL'j; 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Valley State University. All on-campus residence assis­ munity updated and aware, four sexual assaults have oc­ tants, increased police pa­ Sullivan commented on the 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 curred off campus and were trols during the weekends, actions of the university in 2016: 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 perpetrated by individuals the collaboration with student compliance with the Clery Through Oct. 3 victims did not recognize. leaders on matters of creat­ Act laws set in place for pub ­ 21 22 23 24 25' 18 19 20 21( )23 24 After several email notifi ­ ing an educated community lic universities. She touched s cations about student safety and a deeper look at busing on the importance of timely 28 29 30 31 25 26 29 30 were distributed to Lakers, routes and schedules. warnings and the GVSU ad ­ administrators are addressing All investigations regarding ministrations ongoing com­ GVL | CHASE HASPER students ’ tears about the rash these reported acts of violence mitment to student safety. of reports. During the Univer ­ are under investigation by Ot­ “Clery doesn ’t require re­ Ottawa County Sheriff’s Following the timely warn ­ on recent incidents. sity Academic Senate meeting tawa County officials and as ports of off-campus crimes Department, as the loca­ ings sent out to students after In order to ensure the uni ­ Friday, Sept. 28, faculty and information is available, the but we have so many students tions where the most recent the reports of assault, Sullivan versity is taking all possible administrators focused on the community will be updated, that live in areas where these sexual assaults have taken partnered with Vice President measures of prevention, Sul­ recent increase in reported said Dean of Students Eileen assaults have taken place that place have been under Ot­ of Inclusion and Equity Jesse livan has been in talks with sexual assaults near campus. Sullivan. Though there is no we didn ’t think twice about is­ tawa County ’s jurisdiction. Bernal to send out additional housing and residence life “We have been really wor­ official evidence these crimes suing the brief statements that GVPD has offered its sup ­ information about resources about educational opportuni ­ ried and saddened by this rash are related, Sullivan men ­ you received, ” she said. port in taking safety mea­ available to students. Addi ­ ties across campus. of sexual assaults near our cam­ tioned the fact that at least two Currently, the GVSU sures to prevent additional tionally, an email was sent out LOG ON TO: pus, ” said Gayle Davis, provost of the reports came in close police department and uni ­ crime from the perpetrator to community members from and executive vice president for proximity to each other, fea­ versity administration are or perpetrators of the recent President Thomas Haas with www.lanthorn.com turing similar details. in communication with the acts of sexual violence. a more detailed commentary FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

SAFETY POLICE Annual GV safety report shows uptick in reported sexual assaults

BY HANNAH LENTZ five of the incidents reported reports of sexual violence to [email protected] in 2015 actually occurred in any representative for stu ­ 2014, said GVSU police de ­ dent safety including offi­ Originally published Monday, partment Captain Brandon cers, responsible employees September 26. DeHaan, who serves as GV- or representatives from the After months of collabora­ SU’s Clery compliance officer. Women ’s Center. This also tion and deliberation among Though this hike is a mat­ includes cases that are re­ more than 50 departments ter of concern, it also reflects ported where the victim-sur ­ across campus, the Annual Se­ the work of the university to vivor does not wish to con ­ curity and Fire Safety Report is create an open and safe envi ­ tinue with an investigation. now available to the public. ronment for students to report “We’ve broken the areas One of the larger sections acts of violence so that campus on sexual assault down as well within the document fo­ security can take the accept­ because we wanted to make it cuses specifically on sexual able measures to hold individ ­ easier for individuals to find assault, domestic violence, uals responsible, DeHaan said. information in the annual re­ dating violence and stalking. “This highlights the work port,” DeHaan said. MAKING PLANS: An overhead view of 48th Avenue. Allendale Charter Township approved perma ­ With an increase of reports (GVSU) has done to encour ­ The university has put a nent lights and sidewalks to be installed along 48th Avenue and Pierce Street. GVL | kevin sielaff of sexual assault on Grand age individuals to report these heavy focus on the paradigm Valley State University ’s offenses, ” DeHaan said. “We that surrounds sexual assault campuses, explanation and know sexual assaults are the through programslike the “It’s Permanent lights to be education was an important most underreported of all On Us” campaign and the cre­ theme for this year’s report. criminal activities. We don ’t ation of several positions on This year’s report docu ­ believe there has been an in ­ campus that cater to students ’ installed on 48th Avenue mented a hike in reported sex­ crease in the number of sexual needs following acts of vio­ ual assaults of GVSU students. assaults, but rather the envi ­ lence, DeHaan said. BY HANNAH LENTZ will be taking care of. The HPS lights and said that Compared to seven incidents ronment has changed. ” ASSOCIA [email protected] lights will be spaced 150 HPS lights actually emit a reported in 2014, there were Tfiese cases are not iden ­ LOG ON TO: feet apart from each other. farther light, or a brighter 15 cases reported in 2015. It tified as either “opened ” or www.lanthorn.com Originally published Thursday, However, there were some lumen, than LED lights, so should be noted, however, that “closed, ” but rather reflect all October 27. concerns with the type of the there wouldn ’t be much of a FOR THE FULL ARTICLE Students, faculty, staff and lights, raised by Laurie Rich­ difference. Additionally, the administrators around Grand ards, the Allendale Township fixtures for LED lights cost Valley State University have clerk. The lights in the pro­ about $1,000 more a piece been pushing Allendale Char­ posed plan to be put in are than fixtures for HPS lights. ter Township for lighting and high pressure sodium (HPS) When fixtures cost more, sidewalks along 48th Avenue lights instead of light emitting the monthly maintenance and Pierce Street for years. diode (LED) lights. Richards cost also increases. Also, Earlier in October, there believed LED lights might be the consumption cost per- were six temporary light fix­ brighter, last longer and there­ month would be within $1 tures placed along 48th Av­ fore cheaper because they will of each other. enue. However, the commu ­ need to implement less lights Alkema also said the nity has been searching for as the light will carry farther. lights can ’t get closer to­ a permanent solution to the “Are these (HPS lights) gether than 125 feet, so they lighting problem, which has comparable is what I’m ask­ are already placing lights now been solved. At its meet­ ing because we have a so­ fairly close to each other. ing Monday, Oct. 24, the Al­ dium light by my house and Tim Thimmesch, associ­ lendale Charter Township it’s not very bright,” said Pat ate vice president of facility Board of Trustees approved a Door, an Allendale Town ­ services at GVSU, was also permanent plan for lighting ship trustee. “I want these at the meeting and said the along 48th Avenue. college kids to be safe.” lights were going to be ben ­ Jerry Alkema, Allendale Representatives form eficial for students. Township supervisor, said Consumers Energy were there will be 37 lights on at the meeting and assured LOG ON TO: the west side of 48th Av­ the board they explored the www.lanthorn.com enue, two of which GVSU options of both LED and FOR THE FULL ARTICLE REPORTING PROBLEMS: A Grand Valley State University police officer interacts with students. The annual report showed an uptick in reported sexual assaults of GVSU students. GVL | EMILY frye

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HOUSING Living the simple life outo^vanai'ylar

SUSTAINABLE STUDENT LIVING: Jake Czerwinski studies on his laptop in his refurbished 1992 Dodge B350 van he calls Waive. Czerwinski didn't want to spend his summer looking for places to live, so he created his own home by revamping his van to make it into a fully-functional living space fit with lights, a desk, shelving units, electrical outlets, a working sink and a couch that converts into a bed. GVL I sanda vazgec

BY SANDA VAZGEC options when it comes to every morning in his 1992 Czerwinski decided he didn ’t just thought that’s what I’m break trip to Fort Lauderdale. ASSISTANTNEWSfaLANTHORN.COM housing: living on campus, Dodge B350 van named want to spend the summer going to do. ” After looking on Craig’s List for off campus or commuting Maive, which he has refur ­ looking for places to live. When Czerwinski men ­ vans in Florida, he found one Originally published Thursday, from home. However, one bished to make into a fully “I don ’t remember the tioned his plans to his friends that he liked, made a phone call Sept. 7. Grand Valley State Univer ­ functional living space. first time I saw someone and family they didn ’t think and was set to have a test drive Deciding on a place to sity senior has found an al­ With the lease for his house living in a van and thought much of it or take it very seri­ upon his arrival. live can be one of the most ternative to the typical col­ coming to an end, two of his maybe that was an idea or ously. That was until he actu ­ stressful decisions a college lege housing situation. roommates set to study abroad if someone just said some­ ally bought the van. LOG ON TO: student has to make. Stu ­ For the next year, Jake for the summer and another thing as a joke,” Czerwinski His search for a van began www.lanthorn.com dents typically have three Czerwinski will wake up spending the break at home, said. “But it came up and I in early March before his spring FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

VOLUNTEERISM Rising above the rubble GV student helps young Syrian refugees integrate in Lebanon

BY HANNAH LENTZ ed public school. In addition city of Deraa. Students had ASSOCIATEicHLANTHORN.COM to providing educational been arrested and tortured for tools, Matta and her group painting revolutionary sym­ Originally published Thursday, of volunteers helped with bols on a school wall. Security Sept. 29. education, health, livestock, forces responded by opening Ibtisam Matta woke up at food distribution and cloth­ fire on demonstrators. 5:40 a.m. this morning. She ing distribution for refugees Since 2011, more than packed her backpack with in need. » L1.5 percent of Syriais p«*war books, notebooks, pencils In order to accommo­ population has been wounded and pens and left by 6 a.m. date for the constant influx or killed, according to the Syr­ to make it to the gym before in Syrian refugees in neigh­ ian Center for Policy Research. the start of her day. In all as­ boring countries, there is Those remaining behind Syrian pects, she’s the average col­ an extreme need for volun ­ borders have been left looking lege student. She does her teers and resources. That’s for alternative housing options. homework, reads most of where Matta, and those like According to the United her assigned materials and Matta, have stepped in. Nations High Commission ­ has a part-time job. “It’s a very flexible NGO,” er for Refugees (UNHCR), A tew months ago, her Matta said. “A lot of NGOs over 4.8 million Syrians have fled schedule looked very different. there have specific things they to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, This summer, Matta spent are geared toward, but Salam Egypt and Iraq, and 6.6 mil­ three weeks of her vacation tries to be flexible with what lion are internally displaced volunteering to help Syrian kind of aid they give to accom­ within Syria. Meanwhile, children in informal settle­ modate for what people need, about one million have re­ ments in the neighboring especially medically. ” quested asylum in Europe. country of Lebanon. But before volunteers, One of the places refugees During her time as a before informal settlements have fled to is the Beqaa Valley, volunteer through Salam were formed to support the place of an informal settle­ LADC, a local Lebanese non ­ refugees, Syria was, and is, ment for Syrian, Palestinian governmental organization a country in chaos, battling and I^banese families in need (NGO), Matta worked with through a civil war. that Matta spent her time at. children of Syrian refugees to In March of 2011, pro­ LOG ON TO: teach them preliminary Eng­ democracy protests erupted TEACHING THOSE IN NEED: Ibtisam Matta teaches a student in Lebanon. Matta traveled to Lebanon lish skills before they attend ­ in the southwestern Syrian www.lanthorn.com over the summer as a volunteer and worked with children of Syrian refugees. COURTESY | ibtisam matta FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

SUSTAINABILITY Finding treasure in another man’s trash GV student cuts down on food waste by dumpster diving

of the food in the dump ­ Most of the food Smith BY SANDA VAZGEC ASSISTANTNEWScuLANTHORN.COM sters of smaller retail stores, finds is packaged in plastic since larger stores have wrappers or boxes, which is Originally published Monday, trash compactors, which usually all thrown into a large Nov. 28. make food unsalvageable. plastic bag. This protects the In 2010, the U.S. De­ “A lot of these stores food from any contamination partment of Agriculture throw the food away be­ while in the dumpster. reported over 131 billion cause of the expiration date, ” While dumpster diving pounds of food waste in Smith said. “But that date is is not illegal in Michigan, the country. This resulted just put there by the manu ­ Smith said he has run into in consumers and retailers facturer as a suggestion for to some awkward encounters wasting near $161 billion what the peak time they with store employees. in food which could have think to eat it is. The food is “It usually depends on been consumed, but was actually good for two, may­ who finds you, ” Smith said. sent to landfills instead. be three years after that.” “If its just an employee Matt Smith, a Grand Val­ Smith added many stores they’ll usually just tell me ley State University freshman, have to throw out a large to hurry up and leave, but SALVAGE: Matt Smith sorts through trash in a dumpster on GVSU's campus. Smith tries to cut down on is doing everything he can to quantity of food to make if a manager sees me they’ll food waste by rummaging through dumpsters to find food fit to donate to others. GVL I SANDA VAZGEC help cut down the amount of room for new shipment. This get pretty angry, sometimes clothing, books, video games “Once I found an entire diving last year, Smith estimates food wasted in his community. is geared more toward busi ­ threaten to call the police.” and household items. box of GPS (devices) and each he has recovered over $33,000 While many college students ness and profit rather than Dumpster divers can be His laptop and all of his one ’s screen was smashed, ” in goods. His basement at spend their downtime catch­ trying to prevent the serious limited when the area has a school supplies were found Smith said. Tve seen it where home is full of recovered food. ing up on a Netflix series, consequences of food waste. “No trespassing” sign or if the while diving. they open an entire box of In addition to donating to lo­ Smith spends his time rum ­ The USDA Economic Re­ dumpster is locked behind a During his dives, Smith granola bars and just slit each cal pantries, he also gives food maging through dumpsters. search Service estimates that gate, invasion of these circum ­ said he’s found that retail one open so they can ’t be eat­ away on campus and advocates His main goal is to recover 30 to 40 percent of the food stances could lead to legal ac­ stores sometimes intention ­ en. It’s like if they can ’t make for food waste awareness. as much food as he can and do ­ supply is wasted, which not tion against divers. ally sabotage the merchan ­ a profit off it then no one else nate it to those in need within only hinders food security While salvaging food has LOG ON TO: dise they throw away so it can have it so they destroy it.” the community. but is also contributing to been his main priority, Smith cannot be salvaged or reused. Since he started dumpster www.lanthorn.com Smith said he Finds most environmental issues. has also recovered electronics, FOR THE FULL ARTICLE DECEMBER 8, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A8 | NEWS (aGVLNEWS ^0

NEW LAKER Bart Merkle leaves big shoes to fill Eileen Sullivan will start work as the new dean of students July 1

BY JESS HODGE by the finalists all vying for spot as a Laker: Eileen Sullivan. success at GVSU during speaks to a culmination of with an enrollment of about NEWS@LA N THORN. COM the open position of GVSUs “She has a lot of energy, their presentations. Howev­ maybe a lot of different ex­ 3,(XX) undergraduate students, vice provost for student affairs is very outgoing and easy to er, Sullivan was able to hone periences that I’ve had over compared to GVSUs 25,000 Originally published Monday, and dean of students. Sidney connect with,” Davis said. in on what that meant to the past several years.” students. Size doesn ’t matter, May 9. Childs, Eileen Sullivan and “I think she will be easily her and how she would re­ Her understanding of the however, when it comes to Sul­ As Bart Merkle says good­ George McClellan were the accessible to students and ally benefit GVSU students. important of a college edu ­ livan ’s ideas for student success. bye after 32 years of serving as three final candidates consid ­ she will be one of those “Grand Valley might be cation started at a young age Her main point of discus ­ Grand Valley State Universi ­ ered for the position. On May people students will know." a place that I could con ­ when her parents, faculty sion during her presentation ty’s dean of students, someone 5, GVSU Provost of Student Sullivan and both of her tribute in some small way members at Eastern Illinois revolved around the idea of new will take his place. Affairs Gayle Davis announced fellow candidates focused based on a variety of ex­ University, instilled this val­ engaging learners at all lev­ April 25 started the first the one candidate who stood on ideas that could address periences, ” she said. “For ue in her. She then worked els. Her efforts on focusing of three presentations put on above the rest and earned her potential barriers to student me, this opportunity really her way through school, on student success began beginning with earning her with diversity and inclusion, bachelor’s degree in business noting that inclusion is more and marketing from EIU. important than diversity. She also received her mas­ “It’s great if we have our ter’s in education and guid ­ campuses reflect more of the ance and counseling/student world, which is a more di ­ personnel work from EIU. versified student body and a The pinnacle of her educa ­ campus, ” Sullivan said. “But tion was earning a Ph.D in if people don ’t feel that they higher education adminis ­ belong, then they don ’t stay tration from Bowling Green and it’s also not a good expe­ State University. rience for them.” “There are so many things Another focus was to that we can do as educators to identify and understand who remove the barriers for stu ­ the students are at GVSU and dents, ” Sullivan said. “I think to find strategies to meet all sometimes they are institution ­ of their needs. By this, she ally imposed and it’s within means non-traditional stu ­ our own reach to solve some dents such as adults who policy problems to help get come back after a hiatus, some things out of the way for students of color, first gen­ students to be more successful. ” eration students and GVSUs Since 2007, Sullivan has veteran students in addition worked as the dean of students to traditional students. at Elmhurst College in Elm­ LOG ON TO: hurst, Illinois. Ihe college is sig­ WELCOME TO GVSU: Eileen Sullivan gives her presentation about her qualifications to the hiring board in the Kirkhof Center Tuesday, nificantly smaller than GVSU, www.lanthorn.com April 26. Sullivan took over for Bart Merkle as dean of students and vice provost for student affairs at GVSU. GVL | LUKE holmes FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

RETIREMENT Provost Gayle Davis starts final year at GV

BY JESS HODGE all works really well right now, ” and student affairs at GVSU. [email protected] she explained. “The other is the When she first got here, student culture. I feel like we Davis recalls GVSU being Originally published Monday, have done our best to empower in the transitional period Aug. 22. students to have different lead ­ of a small school to becom­ Since 2002, Gayle Davis ership roles and different op­ ing a medium, more com­ has watched Grand Valley portunities to really round out plex university. As with any State University ’s population whatever their major is and 1 growing institution, there steadily increase from 20,000 hope we don ’t ever lose that.” were changes that needed to to 25,000 students. As the pro­ Unlike other schools, Davis be made to accommodate vost and executive vice presi­ said, GVSU has a different way the growing campus. dent of academic and student of looking at things when it “The reorganization came affairs, Davis has played a vi­ comes to students. first, (then) we did a lot of work tal role in helping GVSU turn “We are pretty unusual, ” on general education, a lot of from a medium school into she said. “If we are in a knot work on faculty workload be­ one of Michigan’s most promi­ trying to figure out something ing fairer across the university, nent universities. The 2016-17 in senate, and it has to do with those things that took it from a school year will mark Davis’ some policy related to the whole bunch of divisional clus ­ 15th and final year at GVSU. curriculum or other student- ters in academics and made it a Even though Davis is sad orientated things, all I really university ’’ Davis explained. “I to leave, she knows GVSU have to say is ‘so what would have felt that I came here and will continue to grow as it be best for our students? ”’ trying to mature the policies first did when she arrived. With one year left, Da­ and get us more in the mindset Although she will not be in ­ vis is looking to wrap up as of opportunities as well as ob­ volved in the search for her many projects as possible. ligations to students when we successor, Davis helped pick She also wants to give the offer this huge array of oppor­ out the search team and is new provost ample instruc ­ tunities to them. It was the next confident in the team’s abili­ tion for their years. stage of Grand Valley’s growth ties. The search team consists “Getting the division in that we needed to do. ” of about a dozen people, who place for the next provost so In a statement released have already begun meeting. that if there are loose ends I can after the announcement of Davis believes one of the tie up within a year then that is Davis’ retirement, GVSU most important qualities to on the list,” she explained. “I’ve President Thomas Haas look for in possible candi ­ been writing a log of our activi­ said Davis has “left an in ­ dates is their ability to main ­ ties, when we did what, where delible mark on Grand Val­ tain the culture at GVSU. the senate is on this and that, ley and Michigan,” and she “When I say the culture there is such history to so many has made the GVSU com­ I mean the culture we have of the bigger decisions that we munity a “better place to with shared governance be­ make in my office.” work and live.” ing so closely tied to this office As someone who has “I’ve loved this place (like) and my own commitment to been here for nearly 15 it’s home,” Davis said of her shared governance. I think it years, Davis has made mul ­ retirement. “It was a very hard SAYING GOODBYE: Gayle Davis talks during the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees tiple changes to academic decision for me to make.” meeting Friday. July 10 about the 3.0 percent increase on tuition rates. GVL I KEVIN sielaff

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CAMPUS EVENTS Spotlight Productions eliminates Laker homecoming concert Fund reallocation to allow for a larger spring show

BY ASHLYN KORIENEK known artist in the hopes of our events to mirror that. LAKERLIFE(a)L ANTHORN.COM increasing student interest. “Our idea is to have a big­ Last year, the homecom­ ger artist, more promotions Originally published Thursday, ing show featured comedy and make it a bigger deal Sept. 15. acts Aidy Bryant and Jay than it has been in the past.” Throughout the years, Pharoah of Saturday Night Prior to the change, Cro­ Grand Valley State University ’s Live fame. For 2016, Cro­ nin said Spotlight’s over­ Spotlight Productions team has nin said Spotlight Produc ­ all budget for the 2016-17 hosted a wide variety of perfor­ tions will contribute to year, allocated by student mances aimed at entertaining the homecoming week by senate, was decreased by both students and the commu ­ searching for a student to $10,000. In past years, he nity. Refocusing the budget for host the Office of Student said the budget hovered 2016-17, the student-run pro­ Life’s annual LipSync event. around $50,000 to $60,000. gram has made some changes During the first Saturday For this year’s spring con ­ to this year’s schedule of events. Night Dive event on Oct. 1, cert, country artists Dan Spotlight Productions which is an open-mic com­ + Shay were booked for a President Kyle Cronin said edy night, Spotlight will host $25,000 fee. By shrinking the annual homecoming a talent themed show to elect the size of the homecoming show will be removed from the new host for LipSync. event, Cronin said the up ­ the calendar and a smaller “I think the public will dated budget will focus on event will take its place. respond positively to this costs for one concert instead Cronin said the change will change,” Cronin said. “We of dividing the budget. increase the overall budget recognize students want for the 2017 spring concert. larger scale shows from art­ LOG ON TO: As a result, Spotlight Produc ­ ists that they know, and we www.lanthorn.com STEAL THE SHOW: Shay Mooney serenades the crowd at the spring concert Thursday, April 7. The tions will feature a more well- are adjusting the way we plan FOR THE FULL ARTICLE award-winning country duo Dan + Shay headlined the Spotlight Productions show. GVL | EMILY FRYE

GRAND RAPIDS GV welcomes ArtPrize Eight ly from the bus stop. BY ASHLYN KORIENEK and bond with others. LAKERL IFE(d)LAN THORN.COM The dance company has “The purpose behind this performed at the opening is we’re all nerds for some­ Originally published Thursday, day event since 2012. thing,” Eernisse said. “It can Sept. 22. Joining the festivities, be science, or for us, PBS and Welcoming the eighth an ­ the fourth annual WGVU NPR. The idea is to say it’s nual ArtPrize competition, and PBS Nerd Walk gave the OK, so let’s embrace it.” Grand Valley State University community a chance to em­ The Nerd Walk originally partnered with ArtPrize and brace their inner uniqueness started at Arizona State Uni ­ inspired participants to cel­ dressed as their favorite PBS versity, where Eernisse picked ebrate their uniqueness. or fictional character. up the idea in coordination This year, GVSU’s Laker The attendees marched be­ with colleagues at PBS. Marching Band and dance hind the band across the Blue “People come to have fun, company performed Wednes ­ Pedestrian Bridge to the Rosa embrace themselves and day, Sept. 21 alongside commu ­ Parks Circle performance. embrace what is ArtPrize,” nity members in the WGVU Following the walk, Grand he said. “The hope is to show and PBS Nerd Walk to launch Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss that we aren ’t the old PBS the city-wide art competition. welcomed ArtPrize with her anymore, we are not only the The band started the fes­ official proclamation. programs you watched when tivities with a performance For the 2015 Nerd Walk you were a kid. at the Eberhard Center on event, the theme was a “We are trying to say to GVSU’s Pew Campus play­ Bob Ross look-alike con ­ a different demographic, ing hit-songs such as “Kash­ test where 500 participants mainly college students, that mir” by Led Zeppelin and walked in Bob Ross wigs. we’re still here and we have “YMCA.” The band and This year’s theme focused some really great programs dancers performed a second on PBS characters, and oth­ — it’s OK to tell your friends. ” time in the Grand Rapids er fictional characters. Coordinating the univer ­ Rosa Parks Circle, directed Tim Eernisse, director sity’s venue activity, Stacey by President Ihomas Flaas. of development and mar­ Tvedten, programs manager Hannah Seidel, assistant keting for WGVU public at the GVSU Art Gallery, or­ professor of dance, said the media, said this year was ganizes community collabo­ dancers practiced for three the third partnership with rations with the university ’s class periods to ensure a WGVU and PBS sponsoring featured ArtPrize artists and smooth performance for the the Nerd Walk. This year, GVSU departments. event. As this is the first per­ the event started at the Eb­ LOG ON TO: formance for many students, erhard Center rather than Rosa Parks Circle to ensure TRADITIONS: Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss opens ArtPrize Eight Wednesday, Sept. 21. The Laker .she said this allows the new www.lanthorn.com Marching Band performed in Rosa Parks Circle with the GVSU dance company. GVL I ASHLYN KORIENEK dancers to gain experience students could arrive direct ­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

PHILANTHROPY

Greek life by the numbers than $200,000 for charity work and I look forward to see­ quirement for our organization Interfraternity Council (IFC) “IFC operates under a BY ASHLYN KORIENEK the funds raised by the GVSU and Panhellenic Council re­ 365-recruitment style, where L A KERL IFECcLLA N THORN. COM Greek community increased by ing the numbers for 2016.” to hit,” Gayton said. “Although, $44,500 compared to the 2014 For 2015, Gayton said many organizations strive to ported an increase in the num ­ any fraternity can issue a bid Originally published Thursday, amount. Last year, both frater­ the Greek community raised break their previous year’s to­ ber of members recruited from to a potential new member if they see fit,” he said. “I am Oct. 6. nities and sororities completed $219,255, far surpassing the tals and a few are competitive previous years. From walking miles for 50,772 hours of direct service. $174,756 total for 2014. between one another. I would President of the Panhellenic positive we have seen a siz­ Multiple Sclerosis awareness “Our numbers continue to Participating in the ac­ say our goal as a community to Council Malayna Hasmanis able increase in number of to hosting baking competi­ rise each year and I am always tion, 17 sororities and 16 have a positive impact was hit, said the final number of bids accepted and handed out tions, the Greek life at Grand proud of the effort our commu ­ fraternities contributed to and we are very proud of the for 2016 is still being process, bids this fall from the last.” Valley State University is nity puts into their philanthro ­ this number during 2015. In total dollar amount raised. ” but the total number is climb­ In addition, Gayton said the committed to building phil­ py and service,” said Santiago total, all chapters were com­ As the bid night for 2016 ing over 400. For 2015, the fall total new members from 2015 anthropic efforts and straight­ Gayton, assistant director for prised of 1,644 members finalized Monday, Sept. 26 for recruitment brought in 404 was 728, which includes win ­ ening the community. fraternity and sorority life. “I who contributed to the effort. sororities and Tuesday, Sept. 27 bids, which Hasmanis is confi ­ ter recruitment as well. These For the 2015 calendar year, hope they continue to do good “There’s no established re­ for fraternities, both the GVSU dent has increased this fall. new members are crucial to “Although the numbers increasing participation and are still being finalized with awareness on Greek life efforts recruitment ending a little throughout the year. more than a week ago, it is Despite the individual evident there is a distinct philanthropic and recruit ­ increase, ” Hasmanis said. ment efforts each chapter “This is so exciting to know contributes, Gayton said there is a growing interest in GVSU Greek life is focused women wanting to be a part on creating a campus-wide of our Greek community. ” impact reaching out to nu ­ Traditionally, the IFC runs merous community partners. its process differently than the “The overarching goal is Panhellenic Council as bids are to give back to our commu ­ made year-round per chapter. nity," he said. “As engaged col­ However, IFC' President Speros lege students and members of Panagos said the fall recruit ­ value based communities, we ment process Is vital to attract­ recognize that we are mem­ ing the new student population. bers of a larger community. Although he is unsure of We want to give back to the the exact total from last year’s GVSU community and to the recruitment, Panagos is also surrounding Allendale and sure the number of bids has Grand Rapids communities. ” escalated for 2016 in efforts to COMMUNITY: The sisters of GVSU’s Tri Sigma chapter cheer on new sisters at the 2016 bid night for the fall formal recruitment Monday, increase Greek awareness. Sept. 26. The Rho Gammas rejoined their respective chapters after recruiting and helping members, courtesy | panhellenic council DECEMBER 8, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (cCGVLARTS #

THEATER the Allendale Campus. all critical issues today, The story is one of just as they were in Shake­ Shakespeare’s darker com­ speare’s time.” edies about a society in a Along with “Measure

state of moral turmoil. Put for Measure, ” there will be ttiMM together with a cast of stu ­ many different attractions dent performers and pro­ for festival participants in ­ fessionals, it questions what cluding: a traveling show is good behavior and proper of people in traditional morality, and challenges the Renaissance dress, a con ­ abuse of powers with a sto­ ference with well-known, ryline that is easy for audi ­ feminist Shakespeare schol­ ence members to relate to. ar, Phyllis Rackin, an open “I feel like the audience can discussion with a panel to

connect the themes of this play discuss moral dilemmas, iniktiiinitm tiftii

to current events today, ” said student competitions for i

Amber Miller, a GVSU senior art, music and writing with playing the role of Isabella in a chance to win a cash prize “Measure for Measure. ” “The and other opportunities for abuse of power by those with students to win prizes with­ authority, the juxtaposition of in the Shakespeare Festival. religion against society, these “The best part of the festi­ are just a few themes that I feel val is that the productions and can still relate to people today. ” the events serve as a way to When people think of bring a wide range of people Shakespeare, they often think from many different places to­ of incomprehensible language gether and enjoy what this fes­ ..iiiuium ittuift«»i and Renaissance dress. This tival generates,” said James Bell, show will much easier to un ­ Shakespeare Festival director. CELEBRATING A LEGEND: Liam Purtle (from left) and Ariana Martineau perform in Shakespeare's “Measure for Measure." The play cel­ derstand with contemporary “Measure for Measure ” ebrated the 400th year since Shakespeare ’s death and marked GVSU’s 23rd annual Shakespeare festival. COURTESY | amanda PITTS dress and settings, giving it a tickets are available to pur ­ modem twist that reaches out chase for $14 for adults, $12 to a younger audience. for GVSU faculty, staff and “I hope the audience alumni, $12 for seniors and recognizes the contempo ­ $6 for students at the Louis

Festival honors 400 raneity of the play’s issues, ” Armstrong Theatre in the said Roger Ellis, director Performing Arts Center on

of “Measure for Measure. ” the Allendale Campus. 4iiii. “We’re doing the show in “Festival-goers can ex­ modern dress to emphasize pect to see a show,” said Mi­ years of Shakespearethis. The role of outspoken chael Pollock, GVSU senior women advocates of social playing the role of Angelo in 23rd annual Shakespeare Festival features ‘Measure for Measure’ justice, the need for more “Measure for Measure. ” “If ment and execution make in the 23rd annual Shake­ death. Festivities are set to civic responsibility and re­ you see people in costumes BY CARMEN SMITH sistance to public corrup ­ reciting lines in an impres­ [email protected] their way to Grand Valley speare Festival. begin with the play “Measure State University this fall GVSU will host its biggest for Measure ” Friday, Sept. tion, the role of religion in sively organized fashion, you ’ve probably stumbled Originally published Monday, to commemorate and cel­ Shakespeare Festival yet this 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis a church and state society, how should we temper jus ­ upon the (traveling) show.” Sept. 19. ebrate Shakespeare and his fall, as 2016 marks the 400th Armstrong Theatre in the Stories of sex, imprison ­ life, intelligence and work year since Shakespeare’s Performing Arts Center on tice with mercy—these are

DANCE

GV students partner with NYC dancers for performance * Francesca Harper Project teams up with Lakers for Fall Arts Celebration

BY KATE BRANUM performance, faculty mem­ [email protected] bers began researching dance

companies who have previ­ 5 Origi^ly published Monday, ously danced to “Creatures of Prometheus, ” discovering The Grand Valley State Uni ­ the Francesca Harper Project. versity Fall Arts Celebration GVSU modem dance profes­ continues with a performance sor Carrie Morris reached out of Beethoven ’s “Creatures of to the company in March of Prometheus ” by the renowned 2015 and asked to collaborate. New York City performing arts Founded in 2005 by Fran ­ company, the Francesca Harp­ cesca Harper, the nonprofit er Project, in collaboration with performing arts company is student dancers and faculty dedicated to creating origi­ members at GVSU. nal, inspiring dances, music The performance will be and theater works. Harper’s held Monday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 direction and choreography p.m. in the Louis Armstrong acts as the artistic founda ­ Theatre in the Performing Arts tion for the company. Most Center, followed by a reception. importantly, the Francesca A brief prelude carillon concert Harper Project embraces and featuring university carillon - celebrates the spirit of diver ­ neur Julianne Vanden Wyan- sity and individuality. gaard will precede the dance Francesca Harper puts a from 7 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. unique spin on the perspective -

Each year, members of the of Beethoven ’s original score, :•

dance department at GVSU de ­ written in 1801. .2 cide on a piece of music to per­ form to as part of the Fall Arts LOG ON TO: Celebration. After selecting www.lanthorn.com PUT YOUR DANCING SHOES ON: Performers from the Francesca Harper Project company. The New York City performers teamed up with Beethoven ’s piece as this year’s FOR THE FULL ARTICLE Grand Valley State University for its Fall Arts Celebration to work with student dancers and faculty at GVSU. COURTESY | LOIS GREENFIELD

VISUAL ART The art of change Smithsonian Institute features original artwork from GV professor

BY KATE BRANUM which was previously shown at crisis in America, a more cur ­ [email protected] the Grand Rapids Art Museum rent and contemporary event. in November 2015. Ihe exhibi­ Before "Global Cities,” Vi­ Originally published Monday, tion opened Friday, Sept. 9. viano completed a project that i s t r

Oct. 24. Spanning 22 feet, “Global looked at 24 cities in America, ’ An exhibition currently on Cities” featuring a multitude of primarily focusing on the Mid ­ display in the Renwick Gallery curvy, blue hand-blown glass west as well as a project that dis ­ at the Smithsonian Institution sculptures hanging on trans ­ played specific cities in Michi­ in Washington, D.C. features parent strings above vinyl-cut gan. He began researching 15 original pieces of art created map of the world on two, large population trends and attempt­ by Grand Valley State Univer ­ wooden plinths. The project ed to understand relationships sity art and design professor focuses on 29 cities around the between cities on a regional Norwood Viviano. globe demonstrating dramatic level, which raised many ques­ “Visions and Revisions: population trends and migra­ tions Viviano was interested in Renwick Invitational 2016” tion patterns over a period of exploring on a global level. recognizes Viviano along with time. Ihe length of the glass “I don ’t really see myself as i>&jMHiii«tii!iiiiiMi three other distinguished and sculptures represent time- a historian or a statistician, but noteworthy artists: Jennifer when each city was founded, I think the work has encour ­ Crask, Steven Young Lee and and the changing widths of aged me to have this kind of Kristen Morgan. the sculptures represent the dialogue and challenge me to “When the Renwick Gal­ population at the city over the have this kind of dialogue, ” Vi­ lery at the Smithsonian invites years. All of the sculptures line viano said. “I learn a lot from you to have an exhibition, that up at the year 2014, which was (the research) and I enjoy the is a tremendous honor and that when Viviano began creating conversations I have with peo­ is a significant recognition of the project. ple outside of the field (of art) where you are as an artist in When choosing the cities he and those (conversations) have your career,” said Henry Mat­ used for the exhibition, Viviano really opened up the way my thews, GVSU director of galler­ kept in mind each city’s eco­ work continues to grow.” ies and collections. nomic connections and events .Viviano hopes “Global Along with nine bronze that tied the cities together. Vi­ Cities” raises more ques­ work pieces borrowed from viano began by researching one tions than it answers when the GVSU gallery’s permanent of the most important events in people first view it. collection, the Smithsonian has history that caused drastic pop­ LOG ON TO: reserved space for Viviano ’s ulation migrations- World War ON DISPLAY: GVSU professor Norwood Viviano's "Global Cities" exhibit on display at the Renwick Gal ­ main project, “Global Cities,” II. He also looked at the refugee www.lanthorn.com lery at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. D C. and features 15 art pieces, courtesy | TIM THAYER FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

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FOOTBALL

BULLDOG REVENGE: Bart Williams (6) gets sacked during the game against Ferris State. The Lakers lost to FSU 47-32 at Lubbers Stadium Saturday, Dec. 3 after winning over FSU during the regular season. The loss against the Bulldogs during the NCAA Division II Quarterfinal game was the first loss during this year's GVSU football season as well as the end of the Lakers ’ championship run. GVL I LUKE holmes

BY BEAU TROUTMAN Saturday came down to one bers Stadium in Allendale senior year, 24-4, a couple deep in the regular season. In last Nate Cole snapped the ball SPOR TS@LAN THORN. COM team and one single game. Saturday, Dec. 3. playoff runs and obviously a years playoffs, the No. 6 seeded over the head of punter Dan For the first time this “I’m proud of our guys for GLLAC championship. Lakers upset then No. 1 seeded Madden. The ball went out Originally published Monday, season, the Lakers were un ­ battling,” said GVSU coach “It’s a very disappointing FSU in the second round. of the back of the end zone Dec. 5. able to go 1-0. Matt Mitchell. “I told our se­ time to see our seniors walk This time around, it was for a two point safety. Grand Valley States mantra The Ferris State Bulldogs niors down there, in 2014 we out that locker room, and a the Bulldogs who pulled LOG ON TO: for 2016 was to go 1-0 each (12-2) upset the Lakers (12- went 6-5 and there was a lot of very disappointing game.” out the upset. week. No matter the rankings, 1) 47-32 in the NCAA Divi­ negativity. That crew has now Ihe Bulldogs got revenge On GVSU’s first offensive www.lanthorn.com noise or expectations, every sion II Quarterfinal at Lub ­ led us to, in their junior and after the Lakers defeated them possession, long snapper FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

DYNAMIC DUO Carter, Dorsey duo to lead the Laker Thunder and lighting running game for the 2016-17 season

BY BEAU TROUTMAN Carter, the “lightning” SPORTS® LAN THORN. COM half of the duo, is slated as the starter this year af­ Originally published Thursday, ter receiving significant Sept. 1. playing time as the relief Tms spring, (.rand Val­ back to Spencer. Last sea ­ ley State coach Matt Mitch­ son, Carter appeared in ell described his running 14 games, had 889 rush ­ back duo of Martayveus ing yards and seven touch ­ Carter and Terrell Dorsey downs as a freshman. as “thunder and lightning.” Though he admits going They’re perfectly OK from a freshman backup to with that. a full-fledged starter is a little “I kind of like that,” nerve-wracking, Carter says Carter said. “Because he tries “not to get too big­ (Dorsey) do bring the headed about it.” Although boom, and I just be zoom, this is his first year going into zoom, zoom. Thunder and the season as the starter, this lightning, that’s a pretty isn ’t the first time he’s been good way to break it.” asked to be the No. 1 guy. Carter and Dorsey will In GVSU’s run to the na ­ lead a Laker run game tional semi-finals last sea­ that will be without for­ son, Spencer broke his leg at mer running back and last the beginning of the Super year’s leading rusher Kirk Region final win over Colo­ Spencer, who graduated rado State Pueblo. with the second most all­ W LOG ON TO: purpose yards in GVSU www.lanthorn.com TEAM LEADERS: Running back Terrell Dorsey (22) and Marty Carter (21) pose for a photo at the center of Lubbers Stadium during GVSU’s history (5,352). W FOR THE FULL ARTICLE college football day. Grand Valley State football hosted its annual media day at Lubbers Stadium Thursday, Aug. 25 GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

RIVALRY GAME Back to the kennel GV takes down Ferris State Bulldogs 35-23

BY BEAU TROUTMAN touchdown pass. pion, and snapped a four [email protected] Statistics and efficiency game regular season los­ aside, Williams regained ing streak to the Bulldogs. Originally published Monday, the title of top passer. The win keeps the Lakers Oct. 10. The late touchdown put at first place in the GLIAC Grand Valley State’s most the game on ice, giving the North, and drops FSU from efficient passer through No. 2 ranked Lakers (6-0) a second to a third place tie three quarters of their game 35-23 win over the No. 14 with Saginaw Valley State. versus Ferris State wasn ’t ranked Bulldogs (4-2) in Bart.Williams was 9-of- even a quarterback. front of an all-time record 17 for 109 yards, had two Running back Mar­ high Lubbers Stadium crowd interceptions and was tayveus Carter held that (16,889) Saturday, Oct. 8. sacked four times through honor thanks to a 32-yard “We just kept fighting, the first three quarters, trick play touchdown pass scratching and clawing, just but was 5-of-7 for 91 yards in the first quarter. How­ like last week, we needed and had the game-sealing ever, leading only 28-23 every single play we could touchdown to Nick Dod ­ in the fourth, quarterback get out there,” said GVSU son in the fourth. Bart Williams lofted a coach Matt Mitchell. beautifully placed ball into The Lakers earned brag­ LOG ON TO: the hands of the receiver ging rights as the 2016 An ­ SHOWTIME: David Talley (7) and company prepare to storm the field as the pre-game show winds www.lanthorn.com Nick Dodson for a 39-yard chor-Bone Classic cham­ down. The Grand Valley State Lakers defeated Ferris State 35-23 Saturday, Oct. 8. GVL I KEVIN sielaff FOR THE FULL ARTICLE The Better Bookstore! Rent or Buy! RIAN’ Check Us Out Online: Inc. BriansBooks.net or A OOK Give Us A Call (6l6) 892-4170

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SOCCER Legends Laker senior class gears up for final playoff run

BY JOSH PEICK has only happened once in JPEICK@LA N THORN. COM the history of NCAA Division II womens soccer, and that is Originally published Thursday, win four national champion ­ November 10. ships in four years. The only When a collegiate program other class to do it was the brings in a recruiting class, the 1997 class at Franklin Pierce. hope is that one or two of the Over the past four seasons, newcomers can contribute this group has accumulated a their freshman year, and that trophy-case full of awards. The six seniors have a combined the rest will be in the lineup by CHAMPIONSHIP RUN: Seniors from the women's soccer team pose for a photo inside of Fieldhouse Arena Tuesday, Nov. 8. Over the past the time they are upperclass ­ 10 All-GLIAC Team, six All- four seasons, this GVSU team has accumulated a trophy case full of awards, including four All-American honors, gvl | Mackenzie bush men. This holds true for most Midwest Team and four All- classes, but not the Grand Val­ American feam honors. well as off the field. with the highly talented as Ashley Botts, Kayla Addi ­ saw a coaching change ley State womens soccer team Heading into their colle­ “Our chemistry off the team, the freshmen fought son and Alyssa Mira, each of with Dilanni taking a job class of 2016. In the 2013 na ­ giate careers, the six freshmen field is what gave us the chem­ their way into the lineup. which made an immediate as the head coach of the tional championship run, the were already familiar with one istry on the field the following “At the time we were a very impact as a freshman. Iowa women ’s soccer team. 2016 class played a vital role in another before the first day years,” Carlson said. upperclassmen-laden team,” “You just hear about those The new coach, Jeff Hosier, the success of the team. of practice. Marti Corby and “Right away we all became Dilanni said. “We had suc ­ legends, and it’s like how can quickly became acclimated “It was a group that we Clare Carlson played together best friends, ” Stauffer said. cess for the last three and four you even compare or compete with the girls and continued knew were very competitive at Forest Hills Central High “With some setbacks here years prior, and that speaks with that,” Mencotti said. the success of the program. both on the field and in the School, and Gabbie Guibord and there,” Carlson said, even more volumes to this “You are constantly striv­ “Everything happened classroom,” said David Dil- and Alexis Mencotti have jokingly. class that they almost refused ing to be like all of those in such short order, ” Hosier anni, the former GVSU coach played together since they The chemistry on and off to not be on the field, but on legends, ” Carlson said said. “I was hired the first July from 2003-14. “Even when we first strapped on shin guards the field translated into suc ­ same token, they didn ’t do it “We have always had with just under six weeks to were recruiting them and they in peewee soccer. The other cess for each of the fresh­ brash ly. They were completely someone or some class to get ready and get to know the had made the commitment to two, Kendra Stauffer and Erika men and the GVSU soccer bought into the team aspect.” look up to,” Guibord said. players. (Dilanni) and the girls the program, we knew that Bradfield, either played with or program. Before their arriv­ When the 2016 class en ­ “(And we) still do, ” Carl­ had things rolling, so I think they could potentially do against the other four through al, the Lakers were peren ­ tered the program, the Lak­ son said. “We still look up I’d be a fool to come in and try something very special.” club or high school soccer. nial national championship ers said goodbye to a class to all of those legends and to make dramatic changes.” Now, three years later, the That familiarity between contenders in the previous that was much like the in ­ alumni and their coaches.” LOG ON TO: 2016 class has the opportunity the six freshmen made it years with a surplus of tal­ coming freshmen. The class After their freshmen to accomplish something that easy to mesh on the field as ent on the roster, but even of 2012 included players such year, the GVSU program www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

BY JOSH PEICK the goal. Gabriella Mencotti fielder Emily Webster fired a JPE! cm LA N THORN. COM chipped a ball over a Viking free kick from 30 yards out defender and as the goalie off of the crossbar and into Short of historyOriginally published Monday, came out to play the ball, the back of the net. December 5. Martin danced around her, “Every time a very good GV soccer falls short of fourth straight For the first time in four gathered the ball and scored. Grand Valley team got back years, the Grand Valley State “1 thought we responded into the game, we had an an ­ national championship with a 3-2 loss women ’s soccer team did not well when they scored, ” GVSU swer,” said Western Wash­ emerge as national champions defender Clare Carlson said. ington coach Travis Connell. after the last game of the sea­ “We just weren ’t disciplined “They were fantastic goals, and son. The Lakers fell one game, defensively right away, and it probably that’s what it takes to one goal short in a 3-2 loss to led to good goal-scoring op­ beat a team like this.” the Western Washington Vi­ portunities for them that they The goal marked the first kings in the NCAA Division II capitalized on. ” time that the Lakers have National Championship Satur ­ • (.ess than four minutes after given up three goals in a day, Dec. 3 at Swope Soccer Vil­ Martin ’s goal, Jobanek scored match this season. lage in Kansas City, Missouri. again for the Vikings in similar “Conceding three goals, Throughout the match, the fashion to her first goal. After you are not going to win very Vikings pressured the lakers a throw-in from the right side, many games,” Hosier said. harder than any team has this Jobanek turned toward the “We felt that they had good season. The Vikings controlled middle of the field and fired ball-strikers, and we had to possession and out-shot the a shot from 25 yards out that close those spaces.” Lakers 16 to eight in the contest. found the top-left again. For the last 15 minutes the “(Western Washington ’s) Western Washington GVSU offense pushed, but the ability to high-press got us out took a one-goal lead into the Lakers were unable to score a of our rhythm,” said GVSU second half. It was the first third equalizer. When the clock coach Jeff Hosier. “Frankly, they time the Lakers trailed at struck zero, the Vikings held a did a much better job building halftime this season. one-goal lead, and for the first from the back than we did. ” After a scoreless 25 min ­ time in four years, GVSU did Western Washington struck utes, Carlson scored the second not finish a season with a win. first in the 18th minute with a equalizer of the game. Forward “Right now, its sadness and goal from the left foot of Cait- Kendra Stauffer passed the ball devastation, but you have to lyn Jobanek. Jobanek scored to a trailing Carlson who fired look at the big picture, ” Corby from 20 yards out into the top- a one-time shot just outside the said. “For our class, one game left portion of the goal. box. The ball sailed over the does not define our career.” * Later in the half, forward goalie and into the pylon. Jayma Martin scored the For the second time, the LOG ON TO: END OF THE LINE: Clare Carlson and Shannon Quinn hug after losing the women’s soccer NCAA cham ­ equalizer for GVSU on a shot Vikings answered back with www.lanthorn.com pionship game Saturday, Dec. 3 against Western Washington in Kansas City, Missouri. GVL | EMILY FRYE from a tough angle left of a quick goal. This time, mid ­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

FRIDAY NIGHT FUTBOL it ij k -s n, I I Laker soccer hosts first game at Lubbers I 1 U I I i fc I 115 I Cl Cl U V Cl I ildyu Stadium, falls shy of Dll attendance record

BY JOSH PEICK Stadium for Friday Night II women ’s soccer history. come out and support our sneaked one past the goalie, With less than two min ­ JPEI CK(S> LA N THORN. COM Futbol. The Lakers (9-0-1) The attendance at the game program and support our and the crowd went wild. Vu­ utes left in the first half, sub ­ trounced Tiffin 10-0 in the was 2,893, short of the re­ kids is pretty special,” said vuzelas, which were handed stitute Lindsay Ebeling scored Originally published Monday, first women ’s soccer game at cord set at 3,227. While GVSU coach Jeff Hosier. out before the game, were blar­ to give the Lakers a 2-0 lead October 3. Lubbers Stadium. Following they didn ’t break the na ­ GVSU put on a show for the ing, and the stadium was loud heading into halftime. m On Friday, Sept. 30, Lub ­ Friday ’s win, GVSU com­ tional record, the Lakers fans, scoring a total of 10 goals, for the rest of the half. “The bench came in a&i bers Stadium was packed pleted another shutout in a broke the record for most seven of them in the second “It was super cool,” Men ­ really brought up the ener with loyal Lakers’ fans, but 5-0 win over Ashland. attendance in school his­ half. For the first 15 minutes cotti said. “Everyone was for us, ” Stauffer said. not for the football team. In Friday ’s game, the tory by over 2,000 fans, and of the game, the Tiffin goalie cheering, the horns were go­ The Lakers piled on The Grand Valley State Lakers attempted to break also set a GLIAC record. made three diving saves to keep ing, and it was a really cool goals in the second half, women ’ soccer team faced the single-game attendance “On a rainy Friday night, the Lakers off the board. atmosphere to play in. ” coming from Stauffer off against Tiffin at Lubbers record in NCAA Division to have that many people to Jayma Martin finally Mencotti made the.most another from Mencotti. Mefi of her opportunity playing cotti now has 12 goals on tfc in front of the large Lub ­ year, a team and GI.IAC hi«. bers crowd. She netted four She also leads the conference goals on the night. in points (31) and shots (64)5J “It helped that Jayma While the offense product! (Martin) and Kenny (Stauffer) a high output of goals, the t® were brilliant on the wings in fense continued to dominate, the first half, stretching (Tif­ extending the team’s shutojjt fin) out, ” Hosier said. “When streak to six games. they are doing that, it frees up “They are reading the gartfc' more space for Gabby Men ­ really well,” Hosier said. “ WHit cotti to get in. ” has become our starting back Mencotti was not done four are all highly intelligent scoring after the Tiffin kids. They are not just go#l game. After a slow start for athletes with ability on the b^, GVSU in Sunday ’s match but they read the game rea% against Ashland, Mencotti well. They understand how 1) opened up the scoring on defend as a group.” a tap-in shot after cleaning The Lakers’ defense v*«l up on her own rebound. have to keep up the intefl “Ashland put us under pres­ sity in the team’s next gar#? sure early, and we didn ’t re­ in a ranked matchup with spond well to it,” Hosier said. No. 14 ranked Florida Te

=fcFL m Judon’s journey Former GV standout Matt Judon has early success with Baltimore Ravens

BY BEAU TROUTMAN for himself in the NFL with end. That was good to see. [email protected] the Baltimore Ravens. He He did a nice job.” was taken in the fifth round The Ravens are 5-5 this Originally published Monday, in the 2016 NFL Draft this season and are in first place Nov. 21. past May, and is quickly be­ in the AFC North, ahead of BALTIMORE —Matt coming a consistent player the Pittsburgh Steelers (5- Judon remembers the un ­ the Ravens can depend on. 5), the Cincinnati Bengals dersized kid from West He was the 2016 Division (3-6) and the Cleveland Bloomfield High School. 11 Flayer of the Year, the Browns (0-11). Where he’s been since 2016 Gene Upshaw award Judon has made several then and what he’s done to winner, which honors the plays this season, playing as get where he is now is not top lineman in DII, and led a defensive end-linebacker lost on him. Judon, stand ­ the NCAA—regardless of hybrid. He does not start, ing among future hall of division —with 21 sacks in but is used often in the Ra­ famers, perennial all-stars his senior season. vens ’ pass-rushing rotation. and up-and-comers just Judon, who made a name His breakout game came like himself, smiles at the for himself chasing Divi­ during a loss to the New thought of that wiry Michi­ sion II quarterbacks, has York Jets Sunday, Oct. 23. gan kid trying to find his three sacks with the Ravens Midway through the second way on the football field. so far and has seen time in quarter, Jets quarterback Geno He never could have every game this season. Smith rolled left after being dreamed where that kid “I saw a young guy who forced out of the pocket. Judon would end up. played well, played hard, ” chased Smith down, jumped “You know, you really can ’t said Ravens coach John over his own teammate and envision this,” Judon said. “You Harbaugh of Judon after brought Smith down for the have what you think its going the team’s opening win first sack of his NFL career. to be, but it’s nothing like that. over the Buffalo Bills Sun ­ Smith tore his ACL on the play, It’s a lot of work that you don ’t day, Sept. 11. “The first 10, and backup quarterback Ryan see. You expect it, but you don ’t 12 plays he was feeling his Fitzpatrick came into the game. know how hard it’s going to be. way a little bit. He didn ’t Later in the fourth quarter, “It’s everything and more want to make a mistake, I Judon found a wide open lane that I dreamed about. ” think, and didn ’t. Once he to Fitzpatrick and recorded his The former two-star re­ got his sea legs, he seemed second sack of the day. cruit and Grand Valley State like he really amped it up LOG ON TO: football’s career leader in and did make some plays DREAM COME TRUE: Matt Judon talks with a Baltimore Ravens coach at practice Thursday, Nov. 3. sacks (34) is making a name and played hard toward the www.lanthorn.com Judon has enjoyed success in the NFL as a pass rusher for the Ravens this season. GVL | KEVIN sielaff FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

OLYMPICS Chasing a dream Former Laker Kristen Hixson misses 2016 Rio Olympics, looks ahead to future

BY JACOB ARVIDSON the next four years are going to coming up short. [email protected] be a great journey, even better “I was disappointed in my­

Ui than these last couple were.” self’ she said. “Solely on the fact Originally published Monday, Hixson cleared the 4.35-me- that it wasn ’t my best day, un ­ Aug. 22. ter bar in the qualifying round fortunately. That was the point Grand Valley State track of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team of these past couple years, for and field alumna Kristen Hix­ Trials July 8. That one vault was that one day. It’s heartbreak­ son will continue her pole all she needed to advance to the ing and very disappointing. It’s vaulting career after coming event final July 10. hard not to be really hard on up just short at the 2016 U.S. “I was really relieved, ” she yourself after that.” Olympic Team Trials in Eu ­ said. “I think the most stress­ Even a few weeks later, gene, Oregon July 10. ful part of the whole experi­ Hixson still feels the weight “I just enjoy it,” she said. ence was actually qualifying for of not making the Olympic “I have fun doing it. A lot of the finals and once I did, pretty team, but she has begun to see people try to find a passion in much all of the nerves were a silver lining. their life and some people don ’t gone at that point and there was “I’m my hardest critic most ever. I feel really blessed to have a lot of stress off my shoulders. ” of the time,” she said. “I’m still a passion like this and to be able Two days later, on July 10, obviously really disappointed to pursue it. I always tell myself Hixson again returned to the and I don ’t think that’s really the day I’m not having fun any ­ pole vault runway to contest ever going to go away. It’s just more, the day that it is not a for a spot on the U.S. Olym­ this really heavy feeling and passion of mine, is the day that pic team against the 13 other I don ’t see it going away, but I want to be done. Until that women who had qualified for looking forward, having that day, I’m going to keep going.” the final. experience under my belt for The 24-year-old finished She cleared on her first at­ the next four years is some­ ninth at the trials with a tempt at 4.40 meters, and on thing I can take away from it. If height of 4.50 meters, but her second attempt at 4.50 anything, it has lit a fire and I’m there wasn ’t even a brief mo­ meters, but couldn ’t find her excited for the next four years.” ment when she considered way over the bar at 4.60 me­ Hixson’s former GVSU retirement from the sport she ters, leaving her in ninth place. teammate, Jaime Roberts, has has dedicated herself to. The top three finishers —Jenn high hopes for Hixson. “As soon as I was done and Suhr, Sandi Morris and I^exi “She’s jumping high heights feeling all those emotions, it Weeks—all qualified for the because she works her butt off’ was, (OK), what’s next?” she Rio Games, where Morris won Roberts said. “She puts in all said. “That’s how I knew every­ the silver medal. that effort and she deserves ev­ SO CLOSE: Kristen Hixson competes in the pole vault at a meet May 22, 2014. Hixson just missed a thing was going to be okay, and Hixson wasn ’t pleased with ery little bit of success. ” chance to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics after coming up short at the Olympic Trials. GVL | ARCHIVE

CFL BY BEAU TROUTMAN kilometers per hour. A tradi ­ evaluating players during the SPOR TS@LA N THORN. COM tion of the locals living in the preseason in August, the Cana ­ shadow of the stadium, fans ’ dian Football League is already A long way from AllendaleOriginally published Monday, cars are parked in the yards in full swing by this time. En ­ Aug. 22. of the surrounding houses, tering their game against Sas­ ,GV linemen Revenberg, Bourke enjoy success in CFL HAMILTON, Canada - the most popular method of katchewan (1-6), the Hamilton On the way to the stadium, game-day parking. The city Tiger-Cats (stylized ‘TiCats’) the minute differences be­ is adorned in black and gold were 3-4 on the year and look­ come more apparent. Tim team colors, but this is not ing to regain their footing. Hortons coffee shops are lit­ Pittsburgh. Welcome to Ham­ tered throughout the city the ilton, Ontario. LOG ON TO: way Starbucks is in the United While NFL teams are still www.lanthorn.com States. The speed limit is 50 working out the kinks and FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

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CROSS COUNTRY Champions! GV women win 2016 NCAA National Championship, men finish runners-up The GVSU womens cross BY DANNY SCHWARTZ Bp [email protected] country team brought home their fourth national title in five Originally published Monday, years this past Saturday, Nov. Nov. 21. 19 at the NCAA Division fl Last year, the Grand Val­ National Championships in St. ley State womens cross coun ­ Leo, Florida. Star runner Ken ­ try team fell just short of their dra Foley won her second in-i fourth straight national title af­ dividual national title, the first ter placing second at the NCAA coming in 2014. National Championship. Also The GVSU men finished last year, GVSU senior and star in second place, with Ad ­ runner Kendra Foley fell short ams State bringing home of an individual national cham­ the first place gold. pionship when she came in 2nd place by 0.3 seconds. LOG ON TO: WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Grand Valley State women's cross country team members pose for photos after winning their fourth national This year, both short­ www.lanthorn.com title in five years in St. Leo, Florida Saturday, Nov. 19. Kendra Foley won her second individual title. COURTESY | GVSU SPORTS information comings were avenged. FOR THE FULL ARTICLE ,

CROSSFIT OLYMPIC TRIALS Laker alumnus Thornton nearly Top 10 qualifies for finals at Olympic trials BY JACOB ARVIDSON Olympic Team Trials on July 6. in the event finals, for which JA R VIDSON@LA N THORN. COM Thornton ’s toss of 68.49 only the top nine qualified. meters (224 feet, 8 inches) put The finals would have given Originally published Monday, him fifth on the leaderboard him three more chances to July 11. after the first round. extend his distance. Tenth-best hammer- “It was a solid first throw,” “I feel like on a good thrower in the United he said. “It was probably a life­ day I’d be right there in the States of America. time top-10 throw for me.” mix,” he said. “I felt like I That’s the title former But the reigning NCAA was on the same level as Grand Valley State track and Division II national cham­ those guys, but it just wasn ’t field standout Darien Thorn ­ pion couldn ’t surpass his there for me this time. ton can now add to his resume mark on the next two throws. LOG ON TO: after placing tenth out of a Thornton would finish less 24-man field at the 2016 U.S. than 2 feet short of a berth www.lanthorn.com GUN SHOW: AJ Davis competes at the 2016 CrossFit Regionals. Davis is a member of the Grand Val ­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE ley State strength club, and is very experienced in CrossFit training, courtesy | GVSU STRENGTH CLUB Mission accomplished GV strength club member AJ Davis among top finishers at 2016 CrossFit Regionals

BY BRENDAN MCMAHON ing more than a hobby, competition potentially over BMCMAHON aLANTHORN.COM CrossFit has become the after his high school gradua ­ staple in this Grand Valley tion. In the summer of 2013, Originally published Monday, State senior ’s life. Davis came across the Cross- July 11. Davis was a three-sport Fit Games on TV. Anthony “AJ” Davis’ varsity athlete in high school. journey through CrossFit He participated in basketball, has taken him far from his golf, and was named a foot­ LOG ON TO: home in Plainwell, Michi­ ball team captain. gan. What was once noth ­ Davis found his days of www.lanthorn.com JUST SHORT: Darien Thornton participates at a meet last season. Thornton, participating in the ham­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE mer throw event, finished just short of a berth to the 2016 Olympic Trials finals, gvl | KEVIN SIELAFF

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Congratulations on your YOU DID IT, BUDDY!!!! We are so graduation and your proud of the man you have become, acceptance to Grand you pushed through and you made Valley ’s PA program! it! We are blessed to have such an amazing compassionate son, what You have been moo-vin' a blessing from God. We love you, right along since the day Wes!!! We can ’t wait to see what is you were born! You are next. udderly amazing and will be outstanding in your field!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! We love you and are so Love, Mom & Dad proud of you.

Mom, Dad, Nick and your Always remember to put God first! entire herd!

ALEXIS JANKOWSKI

Lexie -

We are so proud to have a daughter like you! You have made our life an unimaginable joy. You are an excellent example of what can be accomplished with determination and drive and we know you will achieve whatever you seek in life. We love you so much!

Love, Mom and Dad***^***' ......

ELIZABETH ZAJAC DELANEY GAIL FAUGHT

I am so proud Elizabeth From the day you were accomplished a life goal of gaining born we knew you were a master ’s degree. The skills learned special. Step by step, have not only served to strengthen accomplishment by her spectacular abilities working accomplishment, you have with children, but also have made brought yourself to this her an even better role model for glorious day. For all that you those closest to her. You certainly have always been, for all that continue to be one of the best. you are, and for all that you will become... we are beyond proud of you, Delaney. With great admiration and love, Brandon You can do anything! With love and pride, without measure

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RYLEE HANSON JENNIFER WIEGAND

Congratulations, Rylee! Dear Jenn,

We are so proud of you! Congratulations on achieving your RN bachelor ’s degree! You have made us all proud! Good luck at the Love, Mayo Clinic! Mom, Dad and Casey We love you, Dad, Liz and cat

JENNIFER LEE ALLISON GANSHIRT

Congratulations, Jenn! Allison - Congratulations!

You did it! We are so proud of you! Your enthusiasm shines in all you Looking back, it was all worth it! do. May it continue to guide you throughout your journey in dental Love you, school. Mom, Kurt, Andrea and Monica

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BREANNA PETSCHKE MINDY LYNN CRAWFORD

Congratulations, Breanna! Words can ’t describe how proud we are of you. With all your hard We are very proud of you and your work and dedication, you will have accomplishments! You are amazing a successful future, and we hope all and wonderful! your dreams come true.

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ALEXANDER WEITZEL BLAIR FOLINO

Alex, Blair,

You have always come up with the Always remember you are BRAVER most amazing things to do in life, and than you believe, STRONGER than we can ’t wait to see what is next! you seem, SMARTER than you think and LOVED more than you know. We love you dearly, Mom and Dad, Matthew, Molly, CONGRATULATIONS! NOW GO Anne Marie and the whole rest of GET ‘EM! the crew Love, Mom and Dad

KRISTEN HOLLINGSWORTH ASHLEY EVELHOCH

Congratulations, Kristen! Congratulations, Ashley!

We are so proud of you and the We are so proud of the hard work woman you have become. You have you put into graduating. We know worked very hard, and today we you are going to make an amazing celebrate your accomplishments. music teacher! Best Wishes.

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ANDREW FISHER HOPE CRONKRIGHT

Congratulations, Andrew! Your entire family is so proud of you on this special day. We are so proud of you. We love you and lift you up as Always follow your dreams. And we celebrate this most important dream big! Dream the impossible! milestone in your life. Anything can happen with hard work and determination. CONGRATULATIONS, HOPE!

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CODY MOORE EMILY SIMONELLI

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