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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 29 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Native American actor shares experiences People are not declared just as human By Dan Moore beings, Grant said. Today, Native Staff Writer Americans have to fight for an education, a band-aid in an emergency room and health Drugs and alcohol are the real enemy insurance. People are dying in today’s of mankind, said Rodney A. Grant, Native emergency rooms because they do not have 'American actor, in a speech to a capacity a card, he said. crowd in Kirkhof Center’s Promenade Grant commented that alcohol abuse Deck on Nov. 19. presents as many problems for the unborn Grant spoke of the plight of children in as it does for adults. Even small levels of America whose families face their own alcohol can cause irreparable damage to the problems with alcohol and drug abuse unborn. everyday. These children, urged Grant, Grant said fetal alcohol syndrome need help and hope. (FAS) is the only disease known to mankind Growing up on a reservation near that is 100 percent preventable. Ninety-five Winnebago, Nebr. as a member of the percent of Native Americans are affected by Omaha tribe, Grant had a troubled child­ FAS, along with 90 percent of African hood. He described himself as an outlaw Americans. Some 50 percent of whites are and a renegade. affected. At the age of 12, Grant began drinking “We as people - as Mexicans, Blacks, and smoking. At 17, he was the youngest Indians, as minorities, and as the oppressed wino on the reservation. He has spent time - have survived Christopher Columbus, in mental institutions, prison and treatment slavery, and disease,” said Grant. as part of the Native American sobriety why Martin Luther King had his dream. centers. He had a problem he did not want “Why are we killing ourselves? We movement. Grant said. King had a dream that his kids to admit he had. have been so strong for 500 years only to The man said, “What is your legacy? would be judged by their quality of life “I went through a living hell, so when I cut our throats in the long run.” What are people going to say about you rather than by their skin color. So Grant has die 1 know I am going to heaven. What Grant ended the session by answering when you die?” devoted much of his life to helping out kids happened was I finally got sick and tired of questions about health care, Louis Peltier “You gotta ask yourself that,” Grant who, like himself, got their lives off to a being sick and tired,” Grant said. and acting. said. “In order for people to say things rough start - kids of all colors and races. Grant began to rebuild his life and to “This was a real eye-opener for me,” about you that you want, you have to start “Whenever people argue and fight, the build his legacy. At a film festival in San said GVSU junior Jesicca Damm. “It is a today.” first thing that comes up is color,” Grant Francisco three weeks ago, Grant was wake up call not only for yourself, but for Grant said he is a different person said. "If you pierce my skin, I have the moved by what the narrator in a film called the right to speak up for people who don’t today than he was 10 years ago. That is same blood.” The Red Road to Sobriety o f a Red Man said have a voice.” Last ditch effort for The HARPOON unsuccessful VanderWilk said. “This is messed up. We By Dan Moore have 25 senators at this table. Ten are Staff Writer Harpoon members. There are people here that have admitted that the only reason they Unrest and mixed emotions prevailed are here is to get The HARPOON funding, at the Nov. 17 student senate meeting in and that is wrong. which a recommendation “that the student “I have got just a little list here: sup­ senate acted improperly in its decision not port group for minorities, appropriations to fund The HARPOON during the 1994-95 process, campus leadership council, trans­ budget process” was killed. portation issues - tell me these things aren’t The issue of the senate’s revoking of more important than this.” The HARPOON\ funding last spring was VanderWilk warned the senate of what deemed null and void by the student senate he considered to be Eric Spies’s ulterior eight weeks ago, but student senator Erik motive. Spies’ motion brought the issue to the fore­ “What is Eric Spies trying to do? front again. Make sure his lawyer has the tools to work Many of the senators objected with the with? Don’t be stupid and pass something The immovable object vs. the irresistable force fact that the motion, if voted for, would like this. This really makes me mad Senior Malik Lowry refuses to accept the opinionthat “Ethiopia is dying because its peo­ declare that the whole student body had because I am here to represent the students, ple have lost the word of God, " according to an evangelist outside of Zumberge Library. acted with bias toward The HARPOON not one little newspaper... that just doesn’t “It s hard to use a book of faith to win an argument," Lowry said. Photo by Jeff KiesseL during last year’s student life fee budgeting matter that much.” process. The decision, they said, was that There was discussion that no investiga­ Lubbers addresses campus community of the Allocations Committee. tion into the actions of last year’s video there, and soon,” Lubbers said. “The “This body did not decide anything Allocations Committee had been made by By Daniel Carpenter Holland area students can use what we have such as this,” Kristen Brooks, vice-presi­ the senate body. However, the Allocations Staff W riter to offer, but they will not come here for it. dent of Allocations said. “We never decided Committee did recognize in its Oct. 13 Whoever goes to them, offering what they this.” meeting that mistakes were made by the GVSU President Arend D. Lubbers need, will have their enrollment, their Others called the motion incorrect and 1993-94 Allocations Committee in denying stressed the importance of continued appreciation, and the appreciation of their imprudent, and mentioned the fact that the the organization funds. growth, both as a school and a community, employers.” situation put Spies in a conflict of interest. In October, a motion was put forth and at his address to the campus on Nov. 17 at Currently, Grand Valley offers some Spies is one of three senators that is affiliat­ passed in the general assembly to “recon­ Cook-DeWitt. classes at Holland High School. Lubbers ed with the humor newsletter. sider the reserve request from The In the approximately half-hour speech, Spies did abstain when the motion HARPOON due to imprudent actions of the Please see LUBBERS, p. 2 Lubbers spoke about several issues ranging came to a vote. ‘93-94 SSAC.” It was decided that motion from a possible Holland campus to the INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Vice president of student resources was in violation of Robert’s Rules of appointment of a gay and lesbian task force. Wesley VanderWilk stood and addressed Orders and declared null and void. Photographer captures Lubbers called Holland “the largest the general assembly, raising his voice, Joyce Ohm, political actions vice-pres­ and fastest growing market for us outside of America’s past, p. 10 pointing fingers and slamming a notepad ident, said that she spoke to some of last Grand Rapids.” He emphasized a need to down in the process. He later apologized year’s Allocations Committee members and grow in that area. Ladies’ Hoops go 4-0, p. 13 for the incident. several HARPOON members concerning “We need classrooms and interactive “What the heck is going on here?” Please see HARPOON, p. 2 Thursday, December 1, 1994 THE LANTHORN Ruud Lubbers shares Dutch experience C a m p u s C a l e n d a r Center and was sponsored by the “There is an obligation to By Jim Class student senate Community Affairs avoid poverty in the streets," he Assistant Editor Committee and the social sciences said. / 12/1-3-Swimming-Men’s and department. -After talking about interna­ Arts and Women’s at U.S. Open, Former Prime Minister of the When asked about his leader­ tional trade and markets, he criti­ 9:30 a.m-6 p.m. Entertainment Netherlands Ruud Lubbers said ship role, Lubbers emphasized cized nationalism. 12/3-Men’s Basketball vs. that European unification does not how important it was for him to “It is the policy of creating an Aquinas College, work the same way as does cultur­ be firm with the Soviet Union. enemy outside your country and 11/28-12/2-BFA Exhibition Fieldhouse at 3 p.m. al integration in the United States. “To be successful in negotia­ blaming others,” Lubbers said. of Graphic Design. He said that the challenge is tions, you must be tough," he said, Lubbers also said that in a Reception Dec. 2 from 5-7 12/4-Swimming-GVSU accepted in a friendly way, but is referring to a debate about democracy, the people have to do p.m. Calder Fine Arts Diving Classic, Men’s and taken individually by the nations. whether to construct missiles for things for themselves. Gallery MTWF 10-5, Th Women’s, 3 p.m. “Uniting Europe means for us defensive purposes. “Many things in our society 10-7. Call 895-2563. not the melting pot, b u t... seeing Lubbers saw free trade as cannot be done by government; 12/9-Swimming-GVSU vs. what we can do together,” he said. helping solve, not cause, labor they must come from the people," Sports Hope College at Hope, These comments were part of and environmental problems. he said. 5:30 p.m. an open forum for the students “The more there is an He said he resigned from his and faculty to ask Lubbers ques­ increase in economic potential, role in the Netherlands to see 12/l-Men’s Basketball vs. 12/10-Men’s Basketball vs. tions when he was on campus the more there is care for the envi­ more of his family and for the Calvin College, Fieldhouse Ferris State Univ. at Big Nov. 15 for the bell tower dedica­ ronment,” he said. nation’s sake. at 7:30 p.m. Rapids, 1 p.m. tion. But he still saw a role for “It is not good in a democra­ The forum took place in the government to take care of the cy that for too long the same man auditorium of the Cook-DeWitt poorest in society. has that position.” he said.

LUBBERS, from p. 1 ------olice eat suggested that a facility be built in fessionals to provide them, On the Women’s Climate P B the Holland area Lubbers said. Study, Lubbers noted that, “It is “If we fail to provide the cit­ not surprising that a far large: izens of Ottawa County what they number of women believe the> Collected Bv Dan Moore need, someone else will, and what are not dealt with equally thar, we presently have here and else­ there are men on campus who Year where will be diminished. If we perceive that women are uncqual- 11/21/94-117 2 7 /9 4 to date succeed, our mission as a compre­ ■ ly treated.” hensive regional university will Pointing to an objection that Criminal Sexual Conduct 0 3 be strengthened, recognized, and Grand Valley does not provide Robbery 0 1 appreciated,” Lubbers said. adequate child care, the president Assault 0 6 Lubbers also urged the said he is anticipating construc­ Larceny 3 90 University Curriculum tion of a new building to replace Warrant Arrest 0 23 Committee to approve proposed the house on M45 to begin next Malicious Destruction of Property 1 27 programs such as physician’s summer. Traffic Accidents 1 24 assistant, African studies and Lubbers also commented on OUIL/DW1 0 5 occupational therapy. the need to correct the negative Minor in Possesion/Furnishing “The coming years will bring ; Lumbers attitudes toward gays and lesbians Alcohol to Minors 0 10 a demand for more people educat­ Lubbers also addressed on campus. Hit and Run 0 9 ed for health professions. Grand social issues surrounding the “It is my opinion that most Driving While License Restricted/Suspended 1 22 Valley has a responsibility both to campus. Included were com­ people are born to their sexuali­ Medical Emergencies 1 118 students who seek a profession ments on the Women’s Climate ty,” Lubbers said. “I see no rea­ and the institutions and organiza­ Study, and task forces for child son why a human biological fac­ Total Offenses/Situations Handled 7 338 tions who employ health care pro­ care and gay and lesbian students. tor can rightly be used to deprive a person or group from the ser­ Totals include activities at the Eberhard Center vices or job opportunities at the / protected by\ university.” ? ■ •: . Briefs: A Gay and Lesbian Task Larceny, Fieldhouse. Women’s varsity locker room. Complaints Force has been appointed to study reported their basketball shoes stolen from their secured locker. GUARDIAN GUARD these barriers. All three complaintents are students. No suspects or leads. The The president also addressed case is open. SECURITY the issue of fairness to women and minorities when filling the Malicious destruction of property, lots D and E. Complaintaint \D800-GUARD-US/ new faculty and administrative reported her legally parked vehicle’s right front mirror broken positions. off. No suspects or leads. has immediate full-time and part-time openings "We must be committed to in the Grand Rapids area. We offer flexible seeking fairness without sacrific­ hours, full benefits and competitive starting pay ing quality to what just appears to ADMINISTRATIVE be fair," Lubbers said. “Fairness at premium locations. Come see Guardian Do you want to work for a service that • Administrative Assistants to the students for whom we exist offers you a choice? 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LEGAL AID BUREAU OF have the right and that the senate *.000 ( o ik nitration Programs SOUTHWESTERN MICH., INC © does not have the right to act as More than 1.000 Graduate Schools Board Operators WGVU RADIO Broadcasting maiors judge and jury," Ohm said 'll » c Over .300 ( rcdenlijlling Programs Assistant to the Race Director YWCA. Marketing, advertising, communications or public relations maiors pass this motion today that mean' 50(1 Professional Organizations Editorial Intern W.K KELLOGG FOUNDATION Journalism, English or we decided that we did everv thing Plus: School Catalog Serv ice communication maiors preferred, but will consider others wrong.” Department of State Internship UNITED STATES DEPT. OF STATE Why spend hours researching what sehixil has vvhat concentration, m what area of the Any major The next step mas be legal country? We have all the information nght nere. tne most extensive dataha.se available Sales Internship UPS. Business maiors preferred, but will consider action, something The Harpoon and we even mail vou tne catalogs from the schools vou cnoosc any maior. would like to avoid. Spies said Information packets are available lor students and Resource Centers Paid Volunteers VESS Any major “Let’s find out what hap­ English Teaching, Business Management, Secondary Educational Math pened," Spies said. “Let’s investi­ CAREER NETWORK ASSOCIATES Teaching and Public Health/Water Sanitation PEACE CORPS. Apply now tor Summer 95 gate. Nobody has accepted 2210 Mt Carmel Avenue. Suite 110 * Glenstde, PA 19038 (215) 5/2 /6/U EAX (215) 576-8354 For more into, stop by Career Services, 105 Commons, or call ext. 3311 responsibility. We have to deal with This.” Thursday, December 1, 1994 THE LANTHORN • 3

WCKS asks for expansion funds tape deck, and a one year mem­ By Dan Moore bership to the National Staff Writer Association for Collegiate Broadcasters. In an effort to reach out to a There was wide support in greater number of students, the senate for the idea. However, WCKS has requested $9,000 it is not certain whether the sta­ from Student Life Fee reserves tion will have the space for all for an AM radio systems trans­ equipment. WCKS will have mitter and additional equipment. more space when they move to The radio station hopes to the Commons next summer. reach out to a five-mile radius. “I’d rather spend more “Hopefully we will get bet­ money and get these guys out ter, bigger, and stronger,” said there so they can be more useful Dan Laninga, WCKS representa­ for us,” senator Dave Evanoski Vedad Arslangic (speaking) tells the sudience that the plight of his country should not be forgotten. Photo by Dan Ining, tive speaking to the student sen­ said. ate. “We are trying to do the best Working with director of we can with live promos, but we Student Life, Bob Stoll, an advi­ Students urge support for Bosnia need more equipment.” sory board will be formed to who would just call themselves Professor Ivo Soljan, a native of In addition to the transmitter, address the issue. By Kathleen Beatty Bosnians, is not a civil war as the former Yugoslavia who spent Laninga hopes to get two mini­ A motion was passed to send Editor some media refer to it. He also 35 years in Sarajevo, also con­ disc sampler units, a production WCKS’s request to the called Sarajevo the “world’s tributed that evening. Soljan mixer, a Tascam CD-Player and Allocations Committee. Five Bosnian exchange stu­ largest concentration camp,” not­ spoke critically of the United dents urged members of the cam­ ing that those trapped within the Nations Protection Agency’s role pus community not to take for city face shortages of food, med­ in the war. granted the loss of their country’s ical supplies, water and heating “The intervention of the UN cultural heritage and way of life oil daily. The Serbian military, he forces is a positive thing,” Soljan as the war in former Yugoslavia said, is actively wiping away any said. “Unfortunately, as you continues on. This was the topic evidence of the Bosnian heritage know, the UN right now is a poor of a forum heldNov. 15 in Grand in its pursuit for a Serbian empire. and corrupt organization. You can Valley’s Louis Armstrong “This is pure aggression ... detect a repeated pattern that Theatre. but the world just doesn’t seem to when the UN or US threaten air The students, members of notice. That really upsets me — strikes to the Serbs, there pop the GVSU’s newly formed student I’d like to see some justice being British and French UN forces say­ organization, the International done soon,” he said. ing, ‘You’ll kill us too.’ I can read Association, are trying to carry on The war in Bosnia has that only one way — they want to with their lives since Serbian claimed more than 200,000 lives, help Serbians. It’s a shameful forces barricaded the city of : displaced over 2 million and left condition.” Sarajevo just two-and-a-half thousands more wounded, Soljan said he still has hope years ago, starting the war in according to the latest statistics. for his former homeland. “I can Student senate Vice President for Political Actions Joyce Ohm makes a few Bosnia. The forum, “Bosnia: Arslangic compared the testify that Bosnia used to be, and comments during the E.L.P. luncheon. Photo by Tom Hojfmeyer. Truth and Misconceptions," they goals of the Serbian military with I hope will be again in time, a said, was just one way they could those of the Nazis. model of common living, of liv­ ELP luncheon stresses educate the students about the war “All the occupied Bosnian ing together, of sharing cultures, and assist those still suffering at Territories were supposed to be and getting along.” 'getting involved' home. completely ‘ethnically cleansed’ Vladimir Jurista, 29, a GVSU The five panelists included by either mass execution of non- student from Serbia and a mem­ in other organizations, the more Amar and Vedad Arslangic, Igor Serbs or forced emigration,” he ber of the audience that night By Daniel Carpenter experience you leant to put forth Soljan, Malik Tanovic and Sead said. commented that not all Serbians Staff Writer in the real world,” he said. Traljic. Each gave his own per­ A short video was then should be equated with the “Interaction with people is some­ sonal view of the war, and Tralic showed to the audience; clips of actions of Serbia’s dictator, Leaders from student groups thing you don’t get interacting and Vedad Arslangic gave a short their majestic city before the war Slobodan Milosevic. The war. he across campus gathered at the with books.” history of events leading up to the were interchanged with footage of said, has turned his life and every­ Excellence in Leadership Student senate President war. its National Library burning to the one else's upside down. Program luncheon held Nov. 17 Todd Green said, “We’re prepar­ Vedad Arslangic told the ground and civilians dodging “I can't support the Serb pol­ in the Kirkhof Center. ing ourselves for the real world. audience that he wanted them to sniper fire and missiles from the icy in Bosnia,” he said. "But the The luncheon was one of Our jobs can get stressful, but know that the war going on in Serbian forces that surround the majority of the people in Serbia four sponsored by Dean of when you are interviewing for a Bosnia, involving Muslims, city. are controlled by the (govern­ Students H. Bart Merkle. and job, you can say you know how to Croatians, Serbians and those Grand Valley English ment-controlled) media." stressed the importance of getting deal with problems." involved. “You meet so many people,” Students get hands-on training in... Stats? Merkle asked the students to RHA Mike Medvecki said. “You share what they had learned from make great friends. It is very new faculty member Dr. Neal student in the class to be able to their leadership roles. rewarding." By Jennifer Jacobs Rogness, who previously taught work on two or three mini-pro­ “I want to learn something "When we graduate, we’ll Staff Wnler as a T.A. while earning his doctor­ jects throughout the semester from all of you." Merkle told the worry about our organization ate in statistics at the University along with the use of supplemen­ approximately 20 students who being able to continue," Harpoon Grand Valley is going to offer of Northern Colorado. tal data sets. attended. editor Mike McFall said. He also an old course with a new twist this “This class gives the students A call has been sent out to the “You learn what you can and said his organization attracts peo­ winter semester. experience not only in developing faculty and staff who need help on can't do." student senate's vice- ple who won’t join anywhere else. Statistics 319 will be interpersonal communication a current project. A student from president of political actions “They want to make fun of every­ designed to provide students with skills with people and how to con­ the class will contact the applicant Joyce Ohm said. “It’s good to one else," McFall said. real-life experience with statisti­ sult, as well as there is writing by the end of January to get the learn vour weaknesses now and Dean Merkle echoed the stu­ cal data analysis. Students will involved in that they actually have specifics of the job. so that stu­ develop them. This is a practice dents' calls to become involved. gain experience in consulting with to write up a report of their find­ dents with special skills can be field for the real world.” “If students become clients, handling data with the use ings and submit it to their client." assigned appropriately. Jonathan Taylor of WCKS involved, they learn more and of a computer, and performing Rogness said. Another round of applica­ agreed. broaden their educational experi­ and interpreting statistical analy­ Dr. Soon Hong, who is in tions for the faculty and staff will "The more you get involved ence,” Merkle said. ses. charge of the class, said it is ben­ be sent out in January. Questions The course will be offered eficial in that it trains students for can be directed to Rogness. Adam Sandler coming to GVSU winter semester to help give stu­ the perspective of being able to "We want the Grand Valley Kelly Aldrich of Spotlight Productions has announced that come­ dents hands-on opportunities to communicate with non-mathe­ community to know that there is a dian Adam Sandler may be coming to campus. In a GVSU survey in develop statistical and communi­ maticians. statistics class to help," Hong wMch.2Q<> students participated, 30 cation skills. Both said that there are said. “If anyone needs any help, The class will be taught by always enough projects for each please contact us.” 4 • THE LANTHORN Thurgda^ December 1L 1994 Best Buddies needed SOVC sponsors trees for life Coordinator, said. The purpose of this project is to this school, except two that are By Chad Logan Volunteer GVSU is asking promote “campus-wide unity” By Amy Day integrated into Jenison High Staff Writer each organization on campus to said Lesleigh Mesack. Staff Writer School. donate a couple of hours of time The ornaments go on sale “It’s the best part of my to help promote the fund-raiser. Dec. 1 and will be sold until Dec. Someone wants to be your life,” said Jon Shoup, a sopho­ Christmas time is a time for The fund-raiser will consist of 8 at a cost of $1 each. The person friend! more at GVSU and member of caring and sharing, and once Christmas trees in the lobby of the purchasing the ornament will be The Best Buddies Program, the Best Buddies staff. again VolunteerlGVSU is spon­ Kirkhof Center Dec. 2 and 9 from able to place his/her name on the a sub-division of Project ABLE To become a Best Buddy, soring a Christmas tree-decorat­ 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and in the ornament and have it placed on through VolunteerlGVSU, pairs there is a one-year commitment, ing fund-raiser. Commons Dec. I from 4:30 to 7 the tree. On Dec. 11, the trees will up college students with people Shoup said. The Buddies must The money from the fund­ p.m. In addition, groups will be be moved to the AIDS Resource that have developmental disabil­ meet two to three times a month raiser will go to help the AIDS going around the living centers, Center. ities. and stay in contact once a week Resource Center of Grand Rapids, Ravines and dorms on Dec. 1 sell­ If you have any questions “I’ve learned a lot about by phone, postcard, letter, or but this is more than a fund-raiser. ing ornaments. you can contact Abby Meadows at disabilities from being around even E-mail. It’s a chance to promote campus The volunteers will be divid­ 892-6727 or Lesleigh Mesack at my buddy,” said Alan Bonn, the “It’s a great program," unity. ed up into separate groups with 895-6912, or call the SOVC office coordinator of the Best Buddies Buddy Britney Samuels said. “If we are so successful indi­ members of other organizations, at 895-2363. Program. “I’ve learned that there are not vidually, imagine what we could and will work tables selling orna­ Hudsonville CBI many differences between men­ accomplish together” Abbey ments and decorating the trees. (Community Based Instruction) tally disabled and college stu­ Meadows, the Health and Aids teaches developmentally-dis- dents.” abled people life skills such as Bonn said there are 16 pairs Preparation for model Arab League underway cooking, sewing, riding the bus matched up this year. The annual meeting of the lege represent one of the 21 mem­ since its start in 1988 and are and tying shoes. The Best Buddies organiza­ Midwest Model Arab League will bers of the Arab League. They planning to put together a delega­ Some of the Buddies have tion meets at least two times a take place this year at Miami participate in debate in committee tion to represent Egypt this year. Down Syndrome or Cerebral semester to have a group outing. University of Ohio in Oxford. sessions and in plenary sessions The model is open to any Palsy, and all have an IQ below In the past, they have gone The dates are March 8-11. as well. Grand Valley student, and they 70. All of the Buddies attend roller-skating and to basketball This model provides a simu­ Speakers from Washington may choose to earn credits from games, bowl-a-thons, and fund­ lation experience for students and New York usually open the their participation. raisers. from various colleges and univer­ three-day conference. For more information contact B r a n c h M a n a g er If you would like to be a sities around the nation. Grand Valley students have Prof. James Goode in the history Arthur Victor Painttno, Inc. a leading residential painting company seeks results oriented Buddy, contact the Volunteer Delegations from each col­ been participating in the model department, 895-3184. individuals for summer '95 positions in Laismg. center in Kirkhof at the begin­ Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Metro-Dctroit ning of the Fall semester. Wc offer Competitive earnings La n t h o r n C l a s s if ie d s ,.. T h e y W o r k Resume building management experience v;-j ' ■ ■ <”> H ‘ >. • *V“ ,,' f‘ • , >• M1 Comprehensive training program Possible Internships for related majors Excellent advancement opportunities

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ditorial & O pinion Our View Guest Editorial Senate should reconsider goals and It's your own choosing.. stop the "hurt feelings" routine complex, so at some future date it “freaks,” the “mainstreamers,” the After witnessing a meeting of the student senate held Nov. 17, the members With Roger Ellis can blast into geostationary orbit “professionals,” end the "alterna­ of The Lanihom feel many of the senators need a few lessons in civility and pro­ Professor of Communication and give our students a truly inter­ tive ed” types. fessionalism. This meeting, as those of the recent past, was nothing less than national-cosmological learning chaotic and accomplished little. I guess I miss the challenge Theoretically, the meetings are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. Yoiks! This year is my 20th experience. and the unpredictability of that However, everyone was calling out points o f order, usually the job of a parlia­ at GVSU and, in the words of The And, hey! I even run a diversity among the young people mentarian, — trying themselves to be president. Dead’s Jerry Garcia, “What a long Shakespeare Festival, just like a I’m now teaching. GVSU seems a The point of having executive officers is to allow the other senators to con­ strange trip it’s been.” lot of other big schools around the lot more homogeneous these days, centrate on the content of the debate, not the form. Yet, whenever the HARPOON Much of country. and I’m kind of scared about what issue comes up, the senate has to recess to figure out what the rules are. Then, what we’re This list of GVSU changes that might spell in the future. after numerous objections and other incidental motions, Todd Green, senate pres­ ■ s seeing could go on and on: swelling ident, is faced with the problem of trying to figure out which motion the senate Is bigger always better? Do body was to vote on in the first place. around the ranks of bright and distinguished we all need to be “driven” by Furthermore, the HARPOON issue shouldn’t have been shoved under the campus these faculty, a bumper crop of new stu­ management in these days of cost- table because its members were tired of discussing the issue. If the senate is sick days didn’t dent organizations, a downtown effectiveness? Or can and should and tired of the issue, why not resolve it? Where is the resolution with an ofTicial exist back monster campus coming on-line, the university be driven by its aca­ stand, in the affirmative or the negative? Just because they kill pro-HARPOON when I tons of new students crowding demic side — by the faculty and proposals doesn’t mean that anything is getting done. EUis arrived. It and jostling for learning, for park­ by the students? Is it really true If they’re wondering why this issue keeps coming back, maybe they should was all just a gleam in the eye of ing places and for a super college that many of our majors now realize that some people think that the HARPOON issue is a worthy one. President Lubbers, who had “the Then there is a considerable amount of ranting and raving, such as senator experience. resemble mini-graduate schools Ed Cardenas weekly allegations against this paper’s integrity, allegations that he vision thing.” But of course, all this change where narrow, rather than liberal- can’t prove. Like, we now have a terrific also has its down side. And this based, learning occurs? And is Our latest charge from his bully pulpit was that of being “yellow journal­ golf course (one of these days I’ll gave me some pause the other day our campus overall a place where ists,” not in the sense of Hearst-style news, but meaning that we don’t say exact­ break a hundred on it, I know). as I watched my golf ball sailing young people can broaden and ly what certain senators would like to hear. The Lanthorn will never serve as their And a carillon tower (I have to get into the playground of the day find themselves? Or do too many public relations “Yes Man.” over there some time soon to see care center: The young members of us regard GVSU as a place Perhaps the saddest part of this saga is that there are a few senators making my friend Julianne pound the of our campus community, I where students can be job-fitted? progress while the majority dither on about hurt feelings, all the way pointing fin­ gers and making fools of themselves — in all certainty, they could not and should hammers with her fists to make thought, the students — what So, I suppose I’ll sound a call not consider themselves true representatives o f GVSU’s student body. music). about them? What have these here for “alternative learning” at Here are a few pointers we feel the senate should take into consideration: My artist friends will soon changes brought to them? Is the GVSU: that we continue to focus .. ■, ; 'have the meetings run by the president, not the individual senators abandon their leaky roofs and place still communicating impor­ on our identity as a liberal arts, •have someone study Robert’s Rules, the Constitution, university policy, bug-infested classrooms for a new tant “nonverbal” messages to undergrad institution. A lot of us etc., so when a question about a matter comes up, the senate doesn’t have to recess Cedar Studio over by the ravines. them with all this change happen­ on the faculty and the administra­ •cut down debate time on controversial issues if it’s going to make people Living centers and apart­ ing? tion have been struggling for irritable ments have sprouted like summer I remember when I came, decades to keep us heading in that •re-emphasize the focus o f debate relating to the proposals •during comment time, make allegations you can prove mushrooms. there were four very different col­ direction while at the same time Nobody can ever run a perfect meeting, but these things sure would help I hear they’ve secretly leges—not “divisions” as we have keeping the school on the cutting senate run more effectively. installed rocket engines all around now. And each was distinctive, edge of educational change. the perimeter of the new science especially the students: the Please see GUEST, p. 6 Healing the disease in the wide open. One does not Letters to the Editor------Wilh Dan Moore really know an individual is racist Staff writer until something happens. Revolutionaries Malcolm X Viewing everyone as a human being Just two weeks ago the first and Martin Luther King Jr. were I would like to apologize to my power to stop it. sometimes I think that maybe ever Institute For Healing cut short in their movements. Vikki Jobe and all of her brothers Did you ever stop and won­ other oppressed races should look Racismcame to an end at GVSU.. African Americans and other indi­ and sisters on behalf of the entire der why people ask you questions to the example of the Native Some 25 people gathered one- viduals of color have made gains population of white people. I’m like “Why are blacks so angry?” American people. Yes, almost and-a-half hours each week dis­ in athletics and entertainment. sorry for the oppression that has Did you ever think that maybe we everything that we would call a cussing something that touches Look at the modem top business long been put on your back by my (non-blacks) are sick and tired of culture is gone, destroyed by the each American, racism. corporations. The majority of ancestors. I’m sorry that you can’t being judged solely on the basis same oppressors that helped For most such as myself, this CEOs and other top guns are find out which tribe of Africa you of something we had no control destroy the black race’s culture. is the first phase in an ongoing white males. Think of your pro­ came from. I’m sorry that many over and could never change, no But there is something left. process in dealing with this dis­ fessors and administrators at vibrant parts of your culture are matter how hard we tried? The Pow Wow last month is proof ease. Others may be at the point Grand Valley, how many of them gone forever, never to be enjoyed You speak of frustration. Is it positive of what beautiful things a in which he or she may lead are minorities? again by anyone. the same kind of frustration that I race can accomplish when they another group such as this, to Institutional racism is the But how long can I say that feel when I try to talk to half of hold on to what culture they still open eyes and ears and say, “This core. Large corporations are get­ I’m sorry? How long do I have to the black people on campus and have and celebrate it (and share it is part of society, let’s deal with ting away with, “We are not say that I’m sorry before you stop am blown off because I am white? with others). it." racist, look who we have.” One calling me “whitey” and “the Is it the same kind of frustration 1 believe in celebrating one’s During the nine weeks this out of how many? man?” I do not actively partici­ that 1 feel when I go thousands of heritage but I also believe in the was one of the topics we dis­ There are other sorts of pate in the oppression of any race. dollars in debt because no one unity of the one great people. cussed. Is racism in America racism as well. I was appalled to 1 would never, and have wants to give me money for my There will always be oppression today more prevalent than it was here such stories as a young never, stood silent and watched education because I am white and in this world until we stop looking in the 1960s? Racism is more African American women who oppression take place before my male? at each other as different races prevalent in 1994 than in 1960. tried to cash a check. Though eyes without interrupting it You mention Native and start viewing everyone as a Racism is more dangerous nicely dressed, the cashier, a human being, deserving of the because it is more subtle. It is not (sometimes physically). Yes, Americans in your article. I am Please see HEALING, p. 6 some of my ancestors have been one quarter Native American. 1 same respect and love as the rest LANTHORN LETTER POLICY responsible for your races’ too know of the pain and suffer­ of our brothers and sisters. 9 9 4 -9 5 The views expressed in the oppression, but that is not my ing that my ancestors went I h e j^ l LANTHORN STAFF Lanthorn are not neccssrily those o f fault. If 1 had been there, I surely through and how distorted some Jonathan Taylor our staff or of GVSU. historical views can be. But Student Editor in chief: Kathleen Beatty We welcome letters from readers would have done everything in Editorial Assistant: James Class on subjects o f interest to the commu­ News Editor: Greg Reed nity. Letters to the editor must not Campus Life Editor: Shane Szalai exceed 400 words, should be typed, Arts & Ent. Editor: Ftolly Sanderson double spaced, signed, and include Sports Editor: Ben Bailey the phone number o f the author. Photo Editor: Roy Kranz All letters become Lanihom prop­ Layout Editor: Michael Ring erty, and we reserve the right to edit Art D irector: Julia Bos for style, length, or content and can not guarantee publication. Columnist: Vikki )obe Letters may be dropped off in our . Cartoonist: Kirk Wilson office in the basement of Kirkhof Business Manager: Rob Forbes Center or mailed to: Lanthorn Editor. Advertising Manager: Tony Burda 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, Ml 49401. Account Manager: Chris Barron The Lanthorn is published weekly Faculty Adviser: Lawrence Beery and is funded in part by GVSU’s stu- dent life fee.______Thursday, December 1, 1994 6 • THE LANTHORN

Guest Editorial Much to do about nothing How to heal a child in need old. These children usually come the custodial parent is at work. With Kimberly Dickman from families that have been For example, last week I GVSU student and Big Brother/Big Sister shaken up by separation, divorce matched nine-year-old Sam with Roommates volunteer or death of a parent. her big sister Tracee. Sam’s mom This semester, I have the Because of this loss, these works 70-hours-a-week to support windy and drunken night. opportunity of interning at the children are her family and isn’t able to spend By Rob Forbes I would have been proud of Higher Horizons Big in special as much time as she would like Business Manager him except I managed to catch a Brothers/Big Sisters program in need of a car­ with Sam. Now Tracee will meet glimpse of her as he hoisted her Grand Haven. While interning, I ing friend. with Sam once a week, and they During my illustrious career up to the top bunk. As the two of am able to watch young people The friend­ will go to a movie or to the pool or at the happy valley, I have them were bumping uglies in the become enriched by older, wiser ships built just anywhere for a few hours just endured 12 different roommates, night, I realized that I was not in college students. between the to break free from usual, everyday four apartment complexes and the safest of places, and I nar­ Higher Horizons is a United “bigs” and life. one barely standing house. rowly escaped permanent injury. Dickman Way agency that helps children the “littles” I have found that there are Since I am on the final lap As the college years fly by, with special needs find good adult can last a lifetime. many children in need of this kind in my pur­ we learn to appreciate the times role models with whom to spend A child who is the victim of of care and friendship in this area suit of the that we had together: the party­ time and build a trusting relation­ the loss of a parent now learns I have also found the reward in golden grail ing into the night (unless Bob at ship. A good source for these how to find and build a trusting watching some of their lives bet­ (or more Campus View decides to pull the kinds of role models are the stu­ relationship with the care that a tered by the big brothers and big well plug), the almost all-nighters at dents on Grand Valley’s campus. big sister or big brother shows sisters. known, a Meijer’s during crunch time, The children that I work with her/him. There is also the advan­ The benefits of being a big d ip lo m a ). going on spring break together live in eastern Ottawa County and tage of knowing that someone in brother or big sister are endless. I’ve decid- and trying to cram eight people range in age from 5 to 15 years need is being looked after while Forbes ed to ram­ into a single and eating at the ble about something that we are Waffle House at five in the all familiar with: roommates. morning. GUEST, fro m p. 5 ancing brooms for Alzheimer’s or HEALING, from p. 5 ------Not much in life is as scary I might even miss how my And for the students this trampolining for the Special white female, asked, “Food as meeting your roommate for food mysteriously got eaten means: Explore! Experience! Olympics. Take a course in stamps or cash?” There was also the first time. If you were like when I went home, for the week­ Experiment 'and be different! underwater psych-ceramics or a story about a young Hispanic me, you settled in nicely after end. Spend a semester or a year over­ gay & lesbian lit or the women who cannot get a job that throwing down five too many I know I won’t miss trying seas, or try a different major if Holocaust. pays above five dollars an hour. cold ones and in return chunking to clean a bowl of two-week-old you don’t like the one you’re in. Because all that, and life and These sessions enlightened up a few too many warm ones. macaroni and cheese. It won’t kill you to stick around your career will job-fit you into a me. To talk about affirmative After last month’s hangover After all is said and done, another year or another semester new identity — often one that’s action, inter-racial relationships, wears off and you realize that and the cheese finally breaks to graduate. Take in a basketball not of your own choosing. institutional racism, and other top­ you didn’t mean it when you told away from the bowl, I wouldn’t game or a wrestling match. Go to So grow with the multiversi­ ics with Koreans, Mexican- yourself that you would never trade my college years for any­ a play, to a Lunchbreak perfor­ ty GVSU has become in broad, Romanians, African Americans drink again, it’s time to hitch up thing, except for the time I mance or to an opening at the not narrow ways. Make time for and whites was a positive experi­ with a companion. awoke from the dead with my Campus Gallery. Join some you. No one else will. You owe ence I have learned from. My freshman roommate finger nails painted pink. cockamamie student group bal­ it to yourself. The cure to racism, according accomplished this task one dark, to Nathan Rustein in his book. 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We, the illustrious staff of The Lanthorn, would like to extend a warm and hearty “Welcome back!” to everyone returning from their Thanksgiving holiday. We have managed to stop our gorging and, being the ecologically-minded humanitarians that we are, have com­ piled a list of the top 10 ways to recycle that leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

10. Give it to Boutros “Gobble-Gobble” Boutros-Ghali. He loves the stuff, believe us. 9. Save it for next Thanksgiving. It’s economical, and you won’t be harassed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals next year! 8. Re-assemble it and return it to Meijer. Tuition bills come out in two weeks, and we have to find some way to supplement the cash we get from working here. If Meijer APISO members Loy Intliisane. Amy Nasol, and Vuthy Pen show off their 2nd place sculpture Photo by Tom Hoffmeyer. doesn’t work, try Target. They’ll let you return anything. 7. Put it in a can and send it to Dave. Everyone knows Mr. Letterman loves to give away canned Sculpting for the hungry hams, but we know for a fact that canned turkey is a close second. (“Canned turkey” just doesn’t roll off the tongue like “canned ham” sculptures were built using only Pacific Club, and third place went does.) We know this because Dave is a close friend of The Lanthorn By Penelope Frohardt canned goods. to Living Center II. staff. How the hell do you think we get away with doing one of these Staff Writer “I had a lot of fun helping Copeland will receive a lists every week? build our sculpture,” Mary Tosch plaque and a pizza party for all 6. Donate it to a needy person. Who ever thought you could of Spotlight Productions said. their builders. (Maybe a local Democrat or student senator...) create so much excitement and art The event has been attempted “We were really impressed 5. Use it for artwork. with canned food? before, but in the previous years with the turnout. We collected To really preserve those golden holiday memories, consider On Nov. 17, Volunteer! only two organizations have around 3,000 cans,” Aaron Smaka using leftover mashed potatoes for adhesive or pumpkin pie for col­ GVSU and Alpha Sigma Phi co­ entered. of Alpha Sigma Phi said. oring. It may end up being somewhat “abstract,” but if it screams bad sponsored a canned food sculp­ “I was very impressed with All the cans were donated to acid trip, we can virtually guarantee that they’ll let you hanfj it in any ture contest from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. all the canned food and dry goods. Love Inc. and DeGage Ministries. of the “Lake” Halls. in the Mainsail of Kirkhof. It’s great to see everyone involved Those involved in the project 4. Attach it to the tail of your kite. More than 20 organizations for a good cause,” Jay Cooper, are already planning for next year. The aerodynamic qualities of the turkey have long been neglect­ participated. They were all assistant director of Student Life, “Next year we are going to ed. Plus, the winds around Allendale have been perfect lately. required to bring their own said. get the Promenade and hopefully 3. Hide it somewhere on campus and start an annual canned food to sculpt. The sculptures were judged get it televised and in the Grand “Leftover Thrkey Hunt” "It was great to see everyone on theme, creativity, number of Rapids Press,” Perkins said. It will not only help soothe the post-holiday blues, it will also be come out and show pride in their cans, and spirit. Live at 5 and WGRD were something we can all anticipate returning to. organization,” Ann Perkins, The judges included Brad invited but didn’t show, she 2. Fax it to Western Michigan University on official Student Life graduate assistant, Barry, Ann Perkins, Jay Cooper, added. GVSU Letterhead. said. LeLonde Bond, Jason Kalis and The T-Shirts that were made For obvious funding reasons, The Lanthorn will not actually be Things like a frog, a snow­ Laura Diess. for the event are $5 and are still able to participate in this one. man, a castle, a tower, cities, First place went to Copeland, available. Interested? Call Ann at 1. EAT IT! boats and many other creative second place went to the Asian the Student Life Office at 895- Roughing it with the GV Backpacking Club

By Julie Warne Staff Writer

Does using an outhouse appeal to you? How about becoming one with nature or cooking your own food? On the weekend of Nov. 11 and 12. members of the GVSU Backpacking Club did these things and more. They roughed it at the Fort Custer National Park. Staying in rustic cabins with­ out electricity or running water for two nights and three days, they felt fortunate to have a Members of the Backpacking Club: Back row (l to r) Mike Ausemu, Krista propane heater and a match-lit Bennett. Laura Crawford. Uric Crawford and Rich Vlasblom. hnnu row tl to lantern to help combat the cold r) Jeanine Kowe. Emils Rosart. Mike cnnell. and Rands' Bass I’liotu by and light the small cabins. Julie Warne. The backpackers cooked for 'was gorgeous - the clear sky, the said, "and when I found the loot- themselves on small camping moon lighting up the trail. I even bull." burners. saw a falling star.” "When you go camping, “Cooking easy college food “We became one with you're never loo old for any­ on a Coleman stove” is how nature," President Mike Ausema thing," Rich Vlasblom said. “You Christine Faro described it. The said. can play football for hours or backpackers also had to use an On one of the hikes, the even Capture-the-Flag at mid­ outhouse whenever nature called. backpackers came across a 100- night." The spot was perfect for hik­ year-old house and barn. The barn It wasn't all fun and games, ing, as the group hiked approxi­ had a cement silo, and some of however. On the first hike, they mately 15 miles throughout the the hikers climbed to the top of it. saw evidence of possum poachers Lisa Ringelberg gets ready to attack the ball during a game of weekend. “The best part was when we when they came across a possum Quickball Friday night at the Natural High All-Nighter. Photo by “I liked Friday’s moonlight got to climb the side of the silo with its head cleanly cut off. Tom Hoffmeyer. hike best,” Jeanine Rowe said. “It and the old bam,” Emily Rosart Please see ROUGHING IT, p. 8 Thursday, December 1, 1994 8 • THE LANTHORN

Grand Valley's College Bowl '94 C ounselor' s C orner vAWvmwwvffM'M'Mmu'iWAw/MVMmw Thanksgiving... Day? By Jennifer Vanse § mm. k-kiEsm bbs w»aai^i Staff Writer certainly feels good when some­ with Senez Rodriguez- one tells you “thanks.” However, Khrushchev claimed that it Charbonier it is my philosophy that if you saved the Red Army from starva­ wait for people to thank you or if tion during World War II, and The Thanksgiving holiday you expect people to be thankful Margaret Thatcher recalled it as a is one of the most celebrated hol­ for what you do for them, you war time delicacy. What is this idays in the United States. may be disappointed. People are food product? In many places, and for a too busy. They are so involved The answers to this question number of people, the festivity is with their daily activities that and more were given on Nov. 12 symbolized by a turkey. For they overlook the importance of at the annual GVSU College many years, I have heard people expressing appreciation to those Bowl. The competition was a test referring to this day as “Turkey around them. of knowledge and a competition day” - not because consciously Therefore, when you look of great college minds. But most­ people honor a turkey, but for opportunities to say “thank ly it was just fun. because in many people’s minds you,” you not only develop a (l to r) Chris Barron, Zachary Kurmas, Joe Meyers, Kathy Ducharme, and “It’s a good time,” said three- a turkey is a more valid picture more positive view of the world, Karen Zaremba test their wits during the College Bowl. Photo by JeffKiesseL year participant Kerri Mayer. than the actual act or expression you change your world. Eight teams competed with The popularity of the compe­ Bement has tried out for of thanksgiving. Soon you will notice that four players each. Scoring tition, which in the past has been Jeopardy! Cognitively, I can under­ people look happier, friendlier Amy Chuine commented, buzzers for each contestant mostly between Greeks, has stand the phenomenon. Actually, and more pleasant. You have allowed the quickest hand to increased in recent years. Any “We want to all go together.” it can be easily explained by the indeed touched people’s lives answer questions ranging in top­ group of four students can com­ After a first round win, Easy Pavlovian principle of classical and have contributed to their ics from biology, Chicago gang­ pete. Tiger succumbed to the Ancient conditioning. happiness. You have not sters, and South African politics This year marked the first Gurus of Knowledge, who sent The turkey has been so fre­ attempted to change them. You to television talk-show hosts. year an all-female team partici­ them into the losers bracket of the quently paired with the festivity have simply planted a seed that double elimination tournament. The big upset of the day was pated in the Bowl. Easy Tiger, a of thanksgiving that the term is already giving its fruit - a fruit the dethroning of the Tau Kappa- group of freshmen from second- The Honors Program domi­ may elicit some salivation rather that will taste delicious because Epsilon team, Kicked Off, which floor Robinson, decided that they nated the competition, held in the than a thought about the precious you have been in part responsi­ upper level of Kirkhof. Weed had won for the last six years. would give it the old college try. act of giving thanks. ble for it. The final list of students who The top individual scorers Living Center’s team, Metis, led Therefore, if you find your­ Therefore, you can experi­ will be going to the regional com­ from the competition will go by captain Zach Kurmas, took self thinking of a turkey when ence the meaning of thanksgiv­ petition is still being determined together in February to the region­ first place honors. you hear or read about ing all year round by saying Another Honors team with an by the Student Life Office. al College Bowl competition Thanksgiving, do not feel guilty. “thank you” or something posi­ even weirder name (42, The And since you’re no doubt against teams from schools such That simply means that you are tive to those around you. They Answer to the Universe still wondering what that war time as Michigan and Michigan State. human and that you have been may not look as though they food delicacy was, the answer,£ Easy Tiger wasn’t concerned According to Douglas Adams) conditioned in a way similar to deserve a smile or a warm took second place. The Ancient of course, is Spam. about individual efforts though, Pavlov’s dogs that salivated at “Good morning,” but when you Gurus of Knowledge were third. despite the fact that member Mary the sound of the bell. say it they may feel that some­ But thinking about one is appreciative of them as Dreaming with the Native American Club Thanksgiving in that way does human beings. not produce long-lasting happi­ For that, they may also be holes in the middle, that when said Courtney Crooks, a GVSU ness. You simply enjoy your able to give thanks. So even if By Julie Warne hung over one’s bed at night, let senior. “I read a lot about dream turkey for a day or two and life Thanksgiving comes and you do Staff Writer only good dreams in. Giving the catchers and wanted to learn how continues its course as usual. not have the time to sit around a lessons were club secretary to make them.” I want to offer you a differ­ nicely decorated table with a In recognition of November Jennifer Kellogg and treasurer “I’m hoping for a better ent perspective: one that will delicious roasted turkey in the as Native American Month, the Jeff Simancek. turnout at the meetings,” he have long lasting effects, as the center, you can still experience a Native American Club assisted The dream catchers were added. “The club is here for term “thanksgiving” implies. deep sense of gratitude: you GVSU students in their search for made of metal hoops, sinew, and awareness of Native Americans Look for opportunities to have had a continuous and real only the best of dreams. thin strips of leather. and multiculturalism, and I express gratitude to others. It Thanksgiving. On Nov. 8, the Johnson Simancek said that the tradi­ encourage everyone to come and Living Center hosted a craft night tion for making the dream catch­ see what the club meetings and sponsored by GVSU’s Native ers is that you think about the per­ craft nights are all about.” .-Corrections American Club. son you are making it for as you In the Nov. 17 issue of The Lanthorn, the printer placed a pic­ Participants made dream tie the sinew and wrap the leather. ture of the Mayan rain god, “Chac,” upside down on Page 8. Sorry, catchers, cylindrical objects with “I was really interested in it,” ROUGHING IT, from p.7 Chac. The Backpacking Club has New time for TYibal Voices—again several trips planned for the It used to be during Cafe Nuit on Wednesday nights. spring, and even a trip to the Then it was from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Rocky Mountains for next sum­ Well, it’s been changed again. Tribal Voices, GVSU's own mer. New members are always Native American radio show, will now air from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on welcome at Backpacking Club Tuesday nights on WCKS. meetings, held Wednesdays at 9 Stay tuned to The Lanthorn, because we’ll be the first to tell p.m. in Kleiner B. you if it changes again. (Except for WCKS, of course.) ■ mm A© Siore

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ji in • THE LANTHORN Thursday, December 1, 1994 A RTS & ENTERTAJNMENT Plowden captures America's up taking six years to complete picture. If a photograph doesn’t By Polly Sanderson the research. Then he had to learn need a caption, it works best Arts and Entertainment Editor enough engineering to understand alone. You must deem when it’s what he was reading and translate appropriate.” David Plowden had no inten­ his knowledge into laymen’s Plowden is a photography tion of becoming a photographer terms. professor at the Chicago Institute when he attended Yale University For Plowden, the greatest joy of Design and a visiting professor as an economics major. in this project was the exploration at GVSU. He is distinguished- He had been intensely inter­ it required. looking and articulate, yet color­ ested in trains for as long as he “Finding and undoing the ful in his descriptions and story­ could remember and began pho­ strings (of the bundles of letters) telling. Although he grew up in tographing them at the age of 11. and blowing off the dust is what New York and Vermont, he has a Still, he never considered is exciting,” he said. “If it’s not a hint of an English accent. Both of combining his love of trains and discovery, it’s no fun.” his parents came to America from locomotives with photography as He sees elements of discov­ England. a career until his mentor, photog­ ery in what may seem ordinary or At one time in his life, he rapher Minor White, said to him, even boring to others who are not attempted to live in England, “Go do your damn engines or accustomed to seeing with an where his relatives are located, you’ll never do anything else." artist’s eye. but found it was too small and That was all the encourage­ “The day’s different, the returned to the open spaces of ment he needed. light’s different - there is always a America. “I got a list of when the discovery waiting,” he said. “It’s the great, wonderful, diesels would arrive at every sta­ Intense observation and a open country,” he said. “I am fas­ tion,” Plowden said. “I knew David Plowden finds himself in a race against time. Photo by Kathleen Beatty. focus on detail characterize cinated with America. where . every diesel locomotive the history of America’s steam­ Guggenheim and wrote a propos­ Plowden’s work and are part of “I was an outlander who was in the country. This is where boats, bridges and small town life. al saying what is important is not what keeps- discovery alive for looked at things with a different my documentation started.” His latest book is Small Town so much that I do it, but that it be him. perspective. To me, the common­ Since then, he has ridden America. done, or we won’t be able to “If a grasshopper jumped into place seems outstanding.” thousands of miles of tracks in His interest in boats and ships record bridge engineering.” the picture, it would be like an Plowden has always looked order to understand every facet of goes back to his childhood in New For the next two years, elephant falling into it,” he said, west. trains and railroads. York, where he had a perfect view Plowden traveled between 40,000 illustrating the intensity of his “I always loved flatlands,” he Plowden was driven to photo­ of the harbor from his bedroom and 50,000 miles photographing focus. said. “It’s sad that America graph the relics of man’s entry window. He used to watch the bridges, camping along the way Though Plowden calls him­ begins in the middle." into the modern age not only boats for hours. with his wife and two children, self a photographer, recently he When on a photography because he is fascinated by them, “My love of those enormous who were still in diapers. has been writing more than pho­ assignment. Plowden must limit but also because he wanted to things was overpowering,” he ‘To my amazement, no one tographing. himself to a specific thing, place, record their images before they said. had done this kind of documenta­ For instance, Plowden knew store or town so he doesn’t dissi­ disappear forever. His interest in bridges was tion before,” Plowden said. “All viewers could not get a sense of a pate his energy. He must force “I saw trains as symbolic of more urgent. previous books on bridges said the steamboat engine from a photo­ himself to work within a micro­ another time - of a time when Plowden felt a desperate need same thing—and they were based graph, so he described the engine cosm, but he will never work America came of age and we to document bridges in 1957 when on misinformation.” oiler and asked him what his job within script, he said. began to develop as a country,” a bridge on the Ohio River col­ His next step was to go to the was like. He continues documenting Plowden said. “Steam engines lapsed. Smithsonian to research bridges “Some things are pho- the parts of America he loves - transformed this country.” “I realized, at that point, that through letters and documents tographable and some things those which are quickly fading Plowden, who has had 19 a lot of bridges would disappear,” from the bridge engineers. He aren’t,” he said. “Writing is some­ from view. books published, has documented he said. “I applied to the acquired a desk there and wound times necessary to complete the CinemaTECH; low profile films a hit — Literary Notes: —

By Polly Sanderson Arts and Entertainment Editor Valis, by Philip K. Dick

Attendance is up this year at rock and roll sci-fi movie that CinemaTECH films despite a By Dexter Peterson also reveal Nixon to be the anti- severe budget cut. said its 19-year- Staff Writer Christ lead Fat and his small old president, sophomore Brian group of equally abnormal but Lake. Valis. written by Philip K. very intelligent friends to a con­ CinemaTLCIl is striving to Dick, is one of the strangest and frontation with a prodigious maintain high standards in spite of most disturbing books I've ever child who claims to be the living a budget cut that eliminated more read. incarnation of Valis. But is she? than half of its funding. Last Like the A straight review like this year’s budget of $21.279 has been movies that cannot fully express the twisted reduced to $9,383 for operating his stories levels of this dementia. Only costs this year. have Morrison and McKean's Arkham Lake said the philosophy inspired Asylum comes close to this kind behind CinemaTECH's low pro­ President nf CinemaTECH. Brian Lake, shows off his best imitation of a pro­ B l a d e of "bad craziness,” as Hunter file film selections is to bring in jector. Photo by Tom Hojfmeyer. Runner and Thompson so rightly calls it. movies students normally can't going to see CinemaTECH films Lake added that if attendance Total Recall Dick's psychological, philosoph­ Peterson . ya[[s deals find in a video store, and this is that students have already paid drops, so does the funding, so he ical and religious observations change is obviously appealing to for them through their Student hopes the upward trend continues. with reality, illusion and the pos­ give a startlingly dear view of an viewers Life fees. Movies are shown on sibly non-existent line between incredibly well-read mind that In past years, a typical audi­ Next semester. CinemaTECH Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Fridays them. may also be incredibly unbal­ ence at a CinemaTECH film will bring in two experimental and Saturdays at 7 p.m. in the The book’s narrator relates a anced. would consist of 15 to 20 people, mov ies: Akira and Dark Crystal. Mainsail of Kirkhof Center. deranged man's quest for mean­ Reading this novel is like with bigger mainstream movies Akira was made about six ing. The man's name is being lost in an old, dark man­ drawing around 80 viewers. years ago and employs some new Student Film Festival Horselover Fat (whose name is sion full of many curious and In comparison, this year’s animation techniques. These tech­ CinemaTECH & planning a later revealed to be a code for wonderful things, never knowing films are drawing 40 to 50 people niques have not been used since student film festival; People Philip Dick, and who the narrator where the next turn will take for most movies and over 200 Akira because they are so time- interested in entering the film admits is really himself, though you. It may well be too imagina­ ftlmgoers for the big movies, Lake consuming. festival may submit their name, they appear together several tive and intense for most readers said. Dark Crystal was one of the times), and he has had several and could conceivably send “Why spend $200 to $400 to first movies that used puppets encounters with a Vast Active overly receptive readers over the bring in a movie that people can instead of actors. The puppets are Living Intelligence System that edge, but those who can enjoy rent for $4?” Lake said. extremely realistic rather than bla­ he thinks is God. this work will be rewarded. Another solid argument for tantly puppet-like, Lake said. Clues implanted within a Thursday, December 1, 1994 THE LANTHORN • 11 Ted Craig Quintet captivates with jazz

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Women take trophy; three individual honors Grzyb added. By Ben Bailey “Our post players were get­ Sports Editor ting bumped three or four times as they cut through the key. When The women’s basketball team they posted up, they were bumped won the Grand Rapids Press again. I can see why they didn’t Tournament, but Coach Pat Baker want to cut through. Grzyb was not surprised that a “When we started to move Laker was not named MVP. around in the second half we got “We had three players named some great backdoor passes.” to the All-Tournament Team,” It only took Grand Valley five said Baker Grzyb. “The reason minutes in the second half to that we didn’t have one named regain their lead. MVP of the tournament is that we With Aquinas leading 30-33, don’t rely on one player. The key Belden took one of sophomore to our team is the balanced scor­ Colleen Hipp’s eight assists to the ing.” . hole on a fast break. Belden was Junior center Sarah Jasman, fouled and completed the three junior forward Tiffany Belden, point play to tie the score at 33, and sophomore forward Louise and force Aquinas to call a time Junior Diriki Mose shakes and bakes for seven yards against Indiana University. Photo by Greg Reed. Logdberg were Lakers named to out. the All-Tournament team. Sophomore Danielle Tieman Belden scored 31 points and then scored four unanswered grabbed 13 boards in the two points to establish a lead the Successful season begins game tournament. Jasman scored Lakers would not give up. 24 points and grabbed 13 Belden was the leading scor­ rebounds; Louise Logdberg er of the game with 19 points. and ends in Pennsylvania scored 22 points and grabbed 12 Belden shared rebounding honors rebounds, respectively. with Hipp. Both had seven However, the Lakers’ season (1,018) became the first two run­ The 70-57 win over Aquinas boards. By Greg Reed ended on the next play when Jon ning backs in Laker history to run College, on Nov. 26, improved the Sophomore transfer Teri News Editor Hatfield’s on-side kick was recov­ for more than 1,000 yards in a Lakers’ record to 4-0. Spaman scored eleven points and ered by IUP’s Scott Cignetti. season. In the championship game had six rebounds. Four of Deja vu. Coach Brain Kelly thought Sareini caught 49 passes this against Aquinas, Grand Valley Tiernan’s six rebounds were That’s what it felt like Nov. that the Lakers gave I.UP too good season, tying the single season held an early 16-4, but before offensive. 19, when Grand Valley was oust­ of. field position in the second mark set by Todd Gesund in 1992. going into the locker room the Belden was named the first ed from the Division II playoffs in half, which resulted in the 21 The 49 catches also made Sareini Saints hit three consecutive three Great Lakes Intercollegiate the first round by Indiana unanswered points. the leading receiver in Laker his­ pointers to take a 25- 18 advan­ Athletic Conference Player of the University 5 f Pennsylvania.- The V 1 “When you play an offense tory, with 122 career catches, tage. Week for the ‘94-95 season. She Lakers began and ended their sea­ like IUP’s and start at midfield, breaking Frank Miotke’s 1988 “Aquinas is not strong was also the MVP of the GVSU son with losses at IUP. you better hold on to your butts, record of 121. against the zone,” Baker Grzyb Laker Tip-off Classic. In the season opener, GVSU because it’s going to get hairy,” All of this was made possible said. “We changed defenses to Belden’s 41 points in the two jumped out to a 26-14 halftime Kelly said. by pre-season All-American can­ keep Aquinas off balance. We victories against Wisconsin - lead, stretched it to 33-14 early in Laker goal line quarterback, didate, senior offensive tackle, went from a man defense to a Parkside and Indiana-Purdue Ft. the third quarter, and then junior Nick Ceglarek, added that Mike Sheldon. Sheldon lived up zone, depending if there was a Wayne, were key to the Lakers’ watched the host Indians rattle off GVSU needs to learn from their to his pre-season billing as he was missed basket or a made basket. success in the tournament. 21 unanswered points to win 35- playoff loss. selected First Team Kodak All- The changing defense helped in Spaman and Jasman were 33. “We have to leam how to win America. the First ten minutes. Then also named to the Laker Tip-Off In the playoff opener, GVSU a tough game,” he said. “We can Sheldon was also honored as (Aquinas) started hitting the three All-Tournament Team. (8-4) trailed 10-14 at half time, beat the Northwoods 70-13, but the MIFC Offensive Lineman-of- point shot that the zone allows. The Lakers look to improve but jumped out to a 20-14 lead on we got to learn how to win the the-Year and was joined on the “We started to stand around their record when they play St. a three-yard sophomore Scott tough games, like the Ferris All-MIFC first team by Sareini. on offense. We needed the four Francis College on Nov. 30, at 7 Kuderick touchdown run and a games, the IUP’s. Those are the Jamison and junior quarter­ and five players to move around p.m. in the Fieldhouse. sophomore Will Sanders 38-yard games that seperate great seasons back, Kwame McKinnon were the key to open up things,” Baker field goal in the third. That’s when from national championship sea­ named to the All-MIFC second the deja vu kicked in, as the sons.” team on offense, while junior line­ Indians (10-2) once again scored For the fifth consecutive backer Tim Postema and sopho­ 21 unanswered points to stretch year, the Lakers led the Midwest more cornerback Paul Siembida the lead to 35-20 with 7:28 left to Intercollegiate Football were named to the defensive sec­ play. Conference in total offense, aver­ ond team. The Lakers failed to give up, aging 438.5 yards per game. Calhoun and junior tackle though, and put together a nine They accomplished such a Kevin Gee were named to the play, 88-yard drive capped by feat thanks to the feet of running offensive honorable mention team sophomore Darnell Jamison’s backs Jamison and junior Spencer and defensive ends junior Randy three-yard TD run with 1:25 Calhoun and the hands of senior Kieft and sophomore Matt Potter remaining. Sanders’ point after wideout Youssef Sareini. were honorable mention defense. made the score 27-35. Jamison (1,022) and Calhoun New face excites men's basketball team that I should go for it" ly translate into how he ran his By C.D. Burge He went for it and now has game-time strategy. It really got Staff Writer his coaching place among the col­ my blood going and soon after lege ranks. that, I started coaching." Sharber’s coaching experi­ There is a new face behind It was actually Head Coach ence sits well with his new the bench of the men’s basketball T o m V i 11 e m u r e employers. He led Baldwin to an team this year, and it has excited outstanding 173-31 record over quite a few people. The face that made Sharber inter­ nine years, winning seven district belongs to Ira Sharber. Sharber, a ested in championships along the way. He successful high school coach at coaching. has a total of 15 years of coaching Baldwin, has now brought his tal­ “I used to on his resume. ents to the Grand Valley program. come to prac- Villemure was ecstatic about “I was a former alumnus here Sharber tice to watch his new coach. 15 years ago,” Sharber said. him coach,” Sharber said. “The “Ira brings an incredible “When I saw the job opening in way he ran practice would direct­ Please see SHARBER, p. 14 Tip-off. Photo by Tom Hojfmeyer. the Grand Rapids Press, I knew 14 • THE LANTHORN Thursday, December 1, 1994 * GV swimmer goes to U.S. Open “In this meet we have to do 11 for (1:05.94). By Ben Bailey each board. This is a chance for The women defeated Alma Staff Writer us to do the kind of dives we will easily, 135-98. have to do in our championship Grand Valley took the 200 Getting into New York State meet in February." Medley Relay with a time of is easy to do. On Nov. 22. both teams were 2:02.86. Participants were Tina Getting into the U.S. Open victorious in the meet against Higel, Keri Code, Kym Kohutko, swim meet in Buffalo, New York Alma College in Alma. and Tammy Staudacher. is another story. The men won 123-112 in a Flynn won both the 50 Grand Valley will send meet that had two races coming Freestyle (24.76) and the 100 sophomore Katie Flynn to com­ down to hundredths of seconds Freestyle (54.45). pete in the U.S. Open this week. between places. Higel, who was also in the Flynn qualified for the meet Grand Valley swimmers Jeff 200 Medley Relay, won two other last year. She will compete in the Cortright, Steve Vanderon, Todd races. Higel had the best times in 50 Freestyle on Thursday and the Hargrove, and Jeff Danner com­ the 200 Individual Relay 100 Freestyle on Saturday. bined for a time of 1:48,12 in the (2:24.14) and the 100 Backstroke “It’s a very, very fast meet,” 200 Medley Relay to take a first. (1:06.78). swimming and diving Coach The 200 Freestyle was won The 200 Freestyle Relay was Dewey Newsome said. “We real­ by Mike Fultz, 1:52.74. Fultz nar­ won by Staudacher, Julie Tigert, ly don’t expect to place in the rowly defeated Alma’s rusty Kohuto, and Flynn. finals, but that is not our intention Pawlowski in the 500 Freestyle In the diving events, the of going there. It is the first time (5:10.13). Lakers went 1-2. Carly Shepard we have qualified anyone, ever.” Jason Minarovic just out- won the One Meter Dive while Newsome will be back from touched Alma swimmer Steve Brenda Gavin placed second. the U.S. Open just in time to Taylor. Minarovic’s time was However, in the Three Meter attend the GVSU Diving Classic 23.32. Minarovic also won the Dive, Gavin took the honors and at the Fieldhouse on Dec. 4. The 100 Freestyle (52.00). Shepard placed second. diving will begin at 3 p.m. Cortright, who was in the 200 The Grand Valley women Newsome sees this as an Medley Relay, also took first in also recorded wins against Wayne opportunity for his team to do 200 Individual Medley (2:11.47), State and Findlay University. The what he calls the “championship and the 100 Backstroke (57.33). men beat Wayne, but lost to list.” In the 100 Breaststroke, Jeff Findlay. “In a dual meet we only have Danner edged out his competitor Freshman Jeremy Cleveringa lakes a jumper over the Lithuania National team. Photo by Tom Hoffmeyer. six dives,” explained Newsome. by 11 hundredths of a second

Is it that they led the confer­ also recieve the “First Blood Cagers need victory before ence in total yards for the fifth Award.” ON THE BENCH straight year? No. I want to talk In my football days, the homestand challenge MtMNMM|mMp)N|INi I ».nMti'MIWWM 1 1 r about the offensive linemen. “First Blood Award” went to the start of the second half put Grand As a fellow trench-man, I am man that was the first to get blood By C.D. Burge Valley in a hole they could not dig glad to see senior guard/tackle on his jersey or the first to actual­ Staff Writer out of. Mike Sheldon and offensive tack­ ly bleed. You could never call out Assistant coach Ira Sharber le Kevin Gee recieve some recog­ your own first blood. You had to The Grand Valley men’s thought that lack of patience was a nition with some post-season have someone else notice the hoopsters had a Thanksgiving to big factor. awards. blood, then they would yell some­ forget last week, dropping two “We didn’t have our usual Sheldon, a pre-season All- thing like, “Hey, Bailey’s got first games at the Calvin College patience that we normally do,” he American selection, was named blood,” and then the whole team Thanksgiving Tournament. said. “I think that will come with Midwest Intercollegiate Football would stand around and admire The first game was a loss to time, though, as we get better and Conference Lineman of the Year the red badge of courage. Spring Arbor, 104-91. The next the season progresses.” as well as placing on the All- Like John Madden handing game saw Grand Valley lose to In the second game of the I would like to mention a fac­ Conference team and All-Region out a turkey leg, I award Gee with John Carroll College, 87-77. tournament, Kevin Kooiker lit up tor of Grand Valley’s football pro­ team. the “First Blood Award.” He The losses drop the Lakers to John Carroll College for 29 gram no one has talked about Gee was named to the honor­ earned this honor for the times 1-2 on the year, with two more points, including an impressive 7 much. able mention team, but he should the ridge of his nose was cut open non-conference games remaining for 10 three-pointers, many which and bleeding. For the times the before the conference begins. would have been behind the old referree made him go to the side­ Against Spring Arbor, Grand NBA three-point line. lines until the bleeding was Valley was able to keep It close in Sharber pointed out that stopped. And, for the times the the first half, thanks to 14 of Nate Kooiker has potential. blood needed to be washed out of Verbeek’s game-high 18 points. A “Kevin has always been a his jersey. 19-3 run by Spring Arbor at the good shooter, I’ve noticed since Northern Michigan Ski Resort: I’ve been here,” he said. "We Food/lMverage student interns needed - Weekends of would like to get more out of his all-around game, though, and that December & , Christmas week and weekends in 10 17 will come.” January, February and March .<5,0 R f Grand Valley plays Calvin on Dec. I and Aquinas on Dec. 3. ■ Excellent, excellent compensation Both games are at home. They > End of season bonus This Door Isn’t won’t kick into league play until • Complcmentan housing, v Gaylord, Ml Dec. 10, when (hey will visit meals and skiing Locked. Ferris State. • Season earning potential CALL 1-800-752-5510 ext. 332 $3,000+ SHARBER, from p. 13 Ask lor Mike Wllett You Just Need amount of enthusiasm and excite­ The Right Key. ment to the team,” he said. "He loves recruiting, which is what one of his main duties will be Want to unlock your career potential? Talk to Flanagan'si’OOD A SPIRITS ^ Because that is such a big part of Olsten. We ll match your skills to the long or the job, having a guy like him is a 139 PEARL ST N W GRAND RAPIDS, Ml (616) 45.4-7852 short-term accounting assignment that definite plus,” Villemure said best suits your needs and special talents. Sharber feels he is up to the Whether you're graduating, or looking for challenge, especially because the LIVE MUSIC: work over Christmas break, call Olsten. Let players are. "The players are the Wednesday - us help you gain valuable work experience biggest difference between high Blues with Jr. Valentine and get the key to your career's future. school and college ball," he stat­ Thursday - ed. “Whereas I used to have two Folk Lizards or three extremely dedicated, tal­ Saturday - Olsten Professional ented kids, I now have a full 14. featuring great local bands Accounting Services'" Every kid on this team can play Sunday - Top Itne people for bottom line results* ball.” Open til 2 Folk Lizards Mond*y • Suuntay 2935 Buchanan SW 247-0004 or 399-9933 CLASSIFIEDS

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