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President Thomas GVL / James Brien Transfer student Carmen Kase prepares Haas shares his views for the start of the school year by on the year ahead, picking out books for her new classes. state aid and what By Molly Waite and Anya he is most proud of at Zentmeyer GVL Staff GVSU The contents of an average college By Lauren Fitch student’s backpack are teaching hard GVL Editor in Chief lessons in economics, with a US. Government Accountability Office Facing another tuition report showing textbook prices have increase, a changing state tripled between 1986 and 2004. government and the usual Teachers, staff and students have The federal government, taking challenges of balancing the notice of high textbook prices, has taken different aspects of college each felt the effects of recent budget steps to reduce the expense of textbooks life, some Grand Valley State by passing a law in 2008 called the University students have en Higher Education Opportunity Act. tered the Fall 2010 semester cuts at Grand Valley State University A provision of this law will require with questions and concerns textbook publishers to reveal, in on their minds. The Lanthom GVL / Eric Coulter GVSU students have been forced to cough up more in tuition this year following state budget cuts and increasing costs. advance, the price, description of sat down with Grand Valley content changes, availability of the State University President book in other formats, copyright dates Thomas Haas before the start By Samantha Butcher things are tough, we know our students criticized. are hurting and we can get by without “They basically give you what you of the last three editions and prices of of classes to get some of these GVL Senior Reporter an increase this year,”’ he said. ‘‘I think had last year, and if your numbers of bundled and unbundled books. The questions answered and hear hope is that providing more information the president's thoughts on isappearing stimulus it speaks boatloads about our faculty.” students go up you have to operate dollars, eroding levels of to students and professors will lead to the upcoming school year. In addition to pay freezes, faculty with less dollars,” he said. “I call that state funding and rising are shouldering more of their medical irrational.” lower textbook prices. costs are creating a lethal expenses this Laudo Ogura, assistant professor >> Lanthom: What are During the summer, Haas testified cocktail for colleges year in an effort to "Y to the House Higher Education of economics at Grand Valley State some of the main challenges i ou can University, said one of the reasons you foresee for this year ? nationwide as universities struggle to keep tuition raises Appropriations Committee that he keep tuition raises to a minimum. to a minimum. throw children would cut GVSU tuition 5 percent if textbook prices have become so high » Haas: Uncertainty D Budget containment measures at is because instructors and students do with the state. We have yet to The university they were to receive the floor funding universities have become increasingly offoffood not have perfect information about receive our budget from the also prioritized level for appropriations. While the state drastic in the last few years, as differences in textbook price and state, even though we have spending, putting assistance, budget has not been finalized, Haas said administrations have been forced to quality. established our own budget. off non-vital at this point the decision was unlikely. add student activity fees, consolidate “Instructors don’t have much We mitigated tuition and I technology you can throw “If you bring in students, you should campuses and slash salaries in attempts incentive to look at prices, since they appreciate the faculty and purchases be able to serve them with the resources to keep tuition levels competitive. In poor people don’t pay,” Ogura said. “Some of them staff and two of our union and opting to that we have and not be punished in a spite of these measures, some schools, might start looking at the prices now groups recognizing the chal leave some off of medical way financially because we’re doing including the University of Georgia and that they will be disclosed, and avoid lenges that our students and staff vacancies what the state wants us to do and that the University of California, have seen assistance, you a too expensive book, although most their families face with the unfilled. is to graduate an increasing, talented increases at 30 percent and higher. books of the same quality have more or Michigan economy. We froze “(The faculty) student body that will stay here in the Grand Valley State University was canlet prison less the same price, so it is not likely salaries and there will be a understood the state,” he said. not exempt from these challenges there will be a large reduction in prices, change in the benefits around nature of the ers out, or you Bachmeier said while he has as administrators set out to create a economy here in been disappointed in the legislature’s though a 10-20 percent reduction is health (care) where the facul budget for the 2010-11 school year. can reduce low possible in the long term.” ty and staff are going to pick Michigan, how funding for the university, he For the second year in a row, tuition it’s impacting our understands why universities are a Ogura added, however, that the price up more of the obligation in funding to rates increased 5.3 percent, making students and their frequent target of budget cuts. reduction of textbooks will more likely the health area ... undergraduate tuition $9j088 per year. be seen mostly in general education With the uncertainties, families, and this universities.n “If you look at state budget, The increase kept GVSU below the courses because there are already more we need to anticipate, adapt was more than -Jim Bachmeier you can throw children off of food state average tuition at the 15 public textbook options available within those and maybe lead some of the just symbolic. assistance, you can throw poor people universities but not without cost. Labor VP of Finance and areas. changes that are going to be If really is off of medical assistance, you can let unions representing the police force and Administration Jerrod Nickels, manager of the prompted by what is hap substantive,” said prisoners out, or you can reduce funding the maintenance and grounds staff both University Bookstore in Allendale, pening around us. But I still GVSU President Thomas J. Haas. to universities,” he said. “In some ways agreed to pay (feezes for their workers, said the law has had no impact on want to maintain the stability Adding to the university’s struggles their choices are not very good.” as did the faculty. Vice President were low per-student appropriations According to the 2010 General Fund UBS textbook sales to date and that he and the quality of services of Finance and Administration Jim does not anticipate it will in the future that the students have come from the state legislature. Because state Budget, the university lost $62 million Bachmeier praised the willingness funding is not based on enrollment either. to expect at Grand Valley, in state appropriations as well as $1.7 of the staff to make sacrifices for the dynamics, GVSU receives $2,856 Nickels explained that the textbook At the same time, we have million in stimulus funds due to cuts student body. in per-student appropriations from from higher education funding at both information the law required be made a strategic plan in place. That “I thought it was really a fabulous the state despite a $3,775 per student the state and federal levels. The tuition public has already been accessible strateg ic gesture when the faculty’s Salary and fkxir funding level and a per-student for students through the UBS site, plan, de President Haas' Budget Committee said, ‘We get it, average of $5,502, a system that Haas See Tuition, A2 but students can now access the same veloped events to watch information through the Banner last year registration site as well. by Julie for in Fall 2010 “UBS continues to be highly G u e - • Fall Arts Series MICHIGAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES BY THE NUMBERS competitive in the textbook market vara and • 50th celebra based on a pricing structure which others 10-year percent change in enrollment 10-year percent change In tuition is student-focused and an excellent across tion used book program,” he said. “Nearly theentire Grand Valley State University Central 1807% •opening of The 50 percent of the books that we sell campus Ferris State University Michigan Tech 152.3% are used books - the average college includ Connectionand Oakland University Northern 144.1% store sells about 27 percent used ing the new living center Saginaw Valley State University Eastern 139.8% books. We do not feel that the law will Board Northern Michigan University Fern* 1307% • groundbreak have any impact on our ability to be of Trust Michigan Tech University Wayne State 125.2% competitive.” ees, re ing on the Mary University of Michigan-Ann Arbor State Average 122.1% Other bookstores agree. Matt, a ally is Central Michigan University Oakland 1207% Idema Pew manager at Brian’s Books who wished going to University of Michigan-Flint Western 120.1% not to reveal his last name, said things provide Learning Com Michigan State University U of M-FIint l!7.y% hav not changed much for the used University of Michigan-Dearborn 116.7% a stable mons Michigan State textbook store at the southwestern platform Wayne State University Grand Valley m2% comer of GVSU’s Allendale Campus. for us • renovation ofi Eastern Michigan University U of M-Dearborn 1087% “Nothing seems to be all that to make William Seidman Western Michigan University I.ake Superior 108.5% different yet,” he said. "Everything sure that Lake Superior State University Saginaw Valley 96.5% building seems to be flowing like normal, but its our in- Fall 1998-Fall 2008 U of M-Ann Arbor 85.9% hard to tell at this point.” Source: HEIDI according to FTIAC assistantnews© lanthom com See Haas, A2 Access iuul Affordability Measures
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Tuition press release. ‘‘We approved the cuts have not come continued from page A1 this budget with confidence at the cost of the student that the university is attentive experience at GVSU. 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 - 2007: increase brought in $80 to students’ academic and ‘‘What we have here is Wayne State 9jOI5 8,507 8310 8375 million in revenue. financial needs. Helping an ethos, a culture that’s U of M-Ann Arbo 8,407 7,901 7,938 7371 Kate Pew Wolters, chair young people graduate and student-centered and people Michigan Tech 8,466 7341 8073 7338 of the Board of Trustees, assume leadership roles will say ‘I’m just gonna have Michigan State 7,083 6,687 6,683 6,702 defended the budget. in our state is vital to our to work a little bit harder so State Average 5,886 5,612 5,673 5.719 “A college degree future.” that students are successful,' Lake Superior 4,970 4383 5.410 5338 remains an essential tool for illl Haas said although the and that’s the magic of this Northern 5,517 5,267 5340 5.478 individuals and our entire university has had to make place, 1 think, ” he said. Western 4,759 4,710 4,979 5098 region,” Wolters said in a some sacrifices in the budget. This year, 22 percent of Ferris 4,785 4396 4,437 4365 Eastern 4,204 4055 4,177 4322 U of M-Dearborn 4,086 3,963 4,151 4,159 U of M-Flint 4,428 4,090 4021 3,885 Central 3,843 3,710 3,793 3,876 Saginaw Valley 3,522 3334 3364 3343 Oakland 3,584 3358 3311 3,492 Grand Valley 3.076 3,059 3,020 3026 Source: HEIDI State grants to private colleges: $2,100 per student the university’s budget came good ones, and they made us rates would create more from state aid according to better. ” stable enrollment levels. the Office of Institutional One key element of “This is a promise that Analysis, compared to 47 GVSU’s plan to keep I’m making, and 1 think it’s percent in 1991. costs down in the future a very critical one,” he said. But long-term planning is to increase four-year In spite of the higher has helped the university graduation rates. Currently tuition cost, GVSU slipped cushion the blow of GVSU is ranked third among from ninth to 10th in the decreasing state aid, the 15 public universities costs of Michigan’s 15 Bachmeier said. in Michigan, but Haas said public universities, making ‘‘We’ve been more he believes the university the university less expensive aggressive and we got can do better. This year, he in relation to other schools. aggressive earlier in the introduced the Grand Finish Financial aid also increased game than some of the scholarship for incoming by 6.3 percent, helping to •furaiahed or untaraiaheil other universities,” he freshmen, which gives any cushion the tuition increase. •3.6. 9. or 12 month leases said. “When there are student who completes 90 According to Marcus Wood, fewer dollars to go around, credits by the end of their the Financial Aid Systems •Pet friendly necessity is the mother of junior year a $1,000 grant. Manager, the average gift •Rent includes: water, sewer, invention. The fact is that Haas said he believes aid award this year is $5,649, trash a snow removal, and we have been somewhat the incentive will not only with almost $64 million in maintenance services limited and constrained. decrease costs for students total gift aid distributed thus We’ve made some decisions but also for the university, as far. 1 month free when you sign that have been hard ones but higher four-year graduation sbutcher@ lanthorn .com a 12 month lease! Gall Tiday! (616) 453-7999 Haas to be hiring a few additional who are going to either go to faculty members to make sure grad school or who are going 2790 Pinertioe Ir. NW. Walker. Ml 49534 continued from page A1 that the courses that are so to join the workforce here in vestments are made the right important to our students are Michigan. That, to me, is an way with the right priority. going to be offered. I don’t opportunity. Part of the chal ir tk . i A For instance, we are going want to delay a student’s abil lenge is, of course, making ity to graduate because we sure we offer the educational didn’t look ahead and provide programs that are important the resources to offer those to the state, which we will dVSUParking Permits classes. So the strategic plan continue to focus in on. is going to help us and guide » Lanthorn: GVSU is If you will be parking a vehicle on the us this next year with all the still receiving less state aid 2010=2011 uncertainties with the state than other universities and Allendale or Pew Campus this Fall or Winter budget. continues he successful. Do 2010-2011, you must purchase a parking We also have new leader you think the state govern ship coming in with the new ment will continue to ignore permit. governor. Senate and House GVSU because it's doing fine leadership. That provides an on its own? opportunity actually. I don’t » Haas: Actually, we’ve Log onto: www.gvsu.edu/publicsafetv call it a challenge, I call it factored that in to our own an opportunity for us to edu strategic planning and I think For all your parking questions and to place cate and highlight the contri we have to look that we will State University your permit order. butions that Grand Valley’s not continue to grow as fast as making to West Michigan and what we have. We’ll basically the rest of the state. That, to be topping off with what we me, is going to be very, very have right now at 24,000 to DON'T DELAY...ORDER TODAY! positive. So I’m going to 25,000 students. So, we know spend some time, along with that the certain revenues Once you order a permit, the charge will conveniently some of my staff, highlight come from tuition and some be placed on your student account. ing the successes that we’ve from the state. We also have had and the potential that we the philanthropic community yet have for our obligations to coming forward to help with COST:$320-7 or more credits /$83-6 or less credits the state in producing people scholarships and other types of aid for our students, which again I’m very, very thrilled with. NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2011 » Lanthorn: You said you think Grand Valley is www.twitter.com/48west tWwwIfacebooK:com/thevillageat48w.est; getting better and better ev ery day. What is the biggest l GOODS-r.:.| METSiTiUDM change you’ve seen in your time here? » Haas: I think one of \ u/ME ROOM the areas I am most proud of is in terms of the climate and culture that I found here, and that has definitely improved through the leadership of Jeanne Arnold and others in the Office of Inclusion and Equity. I know that we spent significant time listening and gathering people’s per spectives across the entire university- students, faculty and staff. Looking back over these past four years, that has been very satisfying ... I see that as a very, very positive change, but we’re not going to rest at all. This area is so important to the success of Grand Valley and the success of our students to create the atmosphere and environment so that people can learn and bring more inclusivity and tolerance. I’m very pleased to see that evolve and mature.
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By Samantha Butcher GVL Senior Reporter SHAPING OUR Grand Valley State Uni FUTURE versity’s Shaping Our Future campaign has increased its fundraising goal to $75 million after surpassing the original $50 million objective a year ahead of schedule. m With $10 million left to raise,
University Development Vice Courtesy graphic / gvsu.edu President Maribeth Wardrop right there speak for themselves. said that although funds have When I go to donors and 1 drop become more difficult to obtain that, when you say why do you as the campaign has gone on, need a library and I explain she believes it will be success those facts and when I explain ful. that 50 years later we still have “You always go to your clos this same space, you hardly have est friends first, so they truly to say much more than that.” understand the need and the The majority of donations to support,” she said. “As you go the campaign have come from further in your goal, your friends alumni and private donors in the are further away from the uni community, but more than half versity, and it’s a little more dif of GVSU’s faculty and staff ficult. I have to say, we’ve had have also made monetary gifts. great momentum and are hav Faculty donations in campaigns ing just extraordinary success. at other universities nationwide We will reach that extra 10 mil average less than 20 percent. lion.” “That’s a wow in my opin Shaping Our Future is the ion,” Haas said of the participa university’s first comprehen tion level among staff. “I think sive fundraising campaign, of that is a remarkable display of fering investors with a variety what is important to our faculty of choices for their capital. The Courtesy photo / gvsu.edu and staff.” original campaign goals includ From left to right, Donna Brooks, co-chair of Shaping Our Future, David and Mary Caroline Frey and President Thomas Haas applaud at the While it remains to be seen ed funds for the Mary Idema Enrichment Dinner on June 9. The Enrichment Dinner is one event to honor the donors to the Shaping Our Future campaign. whether the campaign will hit Pew library and the Kennedy there are people who want to ing GVSU’s relationship with //T $75 million, Haas said he be Center downtown, as well as give to Grand Valley that might the community. / he community ultimately is folks who provide lieves it has already been a suc endowments to the Hauenstein not be interested in a particular “The community ultimately cess in other regards. Center for Presidential Studies, project, so let’s be more com is folks who provide jobs and jobs and support and bring money that would other “I know that we were suc the Johnson Center for Philan prehensive,” Haas said. "Basi support and bring money that cessful in terms of attracting thropy and a number of student cally you’re providing choices wise have to come from tuition dollars and scholar would otherwise have to come more donors to embrace Grand scholarships. to people to invest in Grand Val from tuition dollars and schol ship dollars to support our growing enrollment." Valley as their own,” he said. President Thomas J. Haas ley that could be scholarship or arship dollars to support our -Jim Bachmeier “That’s a measure of success explained the reasoning behind bricks and sticks. ” growing enrollment,” he said. and I’m so proud of that. The the campaign. Along with the new fund VP of Finance and Administration For Wardrop, the strongest faculty coming in at 50 percent, “When 1 came here four raising goal. University Devel selling point for the campaign I’m so proudof that. Now what years ago, the Development Of opment added several new proj the growing Seidman College program’s success as well as was the need for a new library. we’ll see is in June, did we hit fice was doing some things that ects to the campaign. The largest of Business. The campaign, part its importance. Jim Bachmeier, “Obviously, our first library the target? I think we’re on track were very successful project by of these projects will be a new of GVSU’s 50th Anniversary vice president of the Finance was built in the 1960s for a few to do that.” project, but I talked to Maribeth building on GVSU’s downtown celebration,ends in June 2011. and Administration department, thousand students; we have sbutcher@ lanthorn rom my first year and I said we have campus that will house class Members of the administra said he believed the program close to 25j000 students right a 50th year coming up, and rooms and academic offices for tion expressed confidence in the was instrumental in strengthen now,” she said. “Those facts
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Construction on building to begin in 2011; addition By Anya Zentmeyer Assistant News Editor of master's program will garner national attention The Grand Valley State designed for sustainability to improved college. University Seidman College provide higherfunctionality with “The new building will allow of Business has outgrown more efficiency, saving both the the college to meet the unique its current home and is now earth and future budget. and evolving needs of business waiting for construction on its “The new building will professionals in the new new building to begin. allow Seidman to add new, knowledge, global economy On July 16, the Board of cutting-edge educational and by providing different kinds of Trustees was presented with a computing technologies, learning spaces,” Lyon said. buy/sell agreement by DeVries including newly configured In addition to the Development Properties LLC general-purpose classrooms, aforementioned items, the for its property at 22 and 38 computer classrooms, student new building will facilitate Front Street in Grand Rapids. team rooms and a Financial Seidman’s offering of a new The negotiated price of $4.42 Services (Trading) Room,” said full-time, integrated Master million was unanimously James Williams, dean of the of Business Administration approved by the board, with Seidman College of Business. program, which is scheduled to construction expected to begin Lyon said the new space will begin no later than the 2013 Fall early next year. feature “cluster classrooms” that semester, which Williams said The SCB has almost 200 will allow students to practice would distinguish the SCB at a employees and serves 3j000 investing in a real world setting national level. undergraduate students and 400 and “team rooms” that will “It is important to note that graduated students, according support students as they leant to the new Seidman building to Mary Eilleen Lyon, assistant work effectively in teams. will also be a fitting honor and vice president for News & Williams said they will tribute to the late L. William Information Services. allow the SCB to cluster its (Bill) Seidman, the founder of “The academic profile of outreach centers in a manner Grand Valley State University," Seidman students is now within that facilitates and accentuates Williams added. the top three in the state," Lyon their community impact. The A university committee, said. Small Business & Technology including Seidman faculty, Simply fill out the coupon below and bring by With high numbers growing Development Center. the staff and students, is currently higher still. Lyon said the SCB noon Sept. 8. to The GV Lanthorn Office, Entrepreneurship Center, finalizing the programming is outgrowing its shared space in the Family Owned Business of the building, which the 0051 Kirkhof Center. the DeVos center, prompting the Institute, the Van Andel Global architects will use to develop university to seek an alternative Trade Center, the Business mechanical drawings of the home. Ethics Center, and the Family spaces.The project will generate A Winner will be drawn Sept. 8, 2010, and will In accordance with LEED Business Alliance will all come around 300 construction jobs standards, the building will be be announced in the Sept. 9 print edition. together to form the new and and 150 additional permanent No Purchase Necessary. One Entry Per Person.
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« ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ t Grand Valley Lanthorn Monday, August 30, 2010 OPINION [email protected]« EDITORIAL EDITORIAL CARTOON New year, new Lanthorn In the year that Grand Valley State University celebrates its 50-year milestone, the Lanthorn will celebrate its role in university life by continuing the past tradition of bringing the GVSU community its news with even greater WELCOME BACK. on-campus presence and more extensive GVL / Jacob Bowen coverage. YOUR INSIGHTS As the 2010-11 school year begins, the Lanthorn will continue to be your favorite student-run newspaper published twice weekly What are you looking forward to most and independently of the university. But you may notice some improvements this year in the Lanthorn s areas of coverage and about this school year? relevance to the GVSU community as a whole. It’s safe to say those of you reading this are probably already aware of what the print version of the Lanthorn has to offer. However, fewer people may know of the even wider range of multimedia features available online at its Web site, lanthom.com, in addition to some changes planned for the printed product. One area of expanded coverage students can look forward to in the Lanthorn is the addition of a downtown page to the news section. Grand Rapids offers a wealth of entertainment, art and "I'm looking "Football games. "Getting "I'm looking "I'm excited to nightlife in addition to playing host to GVSU’s Pew Campus. forward to I'm on the team as more involved forward to all the reconnect with jamming at Kistler a running back." in different programs. Last year old friends and The Lanthorn is now making a greater effort to keep students where I'm a first- organizations." I enjoyed Invisible meet new people and faculty up to date on the issues affecting both the Pew and year RA." Children and Rock as well. I'm also Allendale campuses. Against Rape..." looking forward to the programs ..." The sports section is also “stepping up to the plate’’ with exclusive interviews and stats for the print editions as well as Joel Mounts Justin Davis Erika DeVriendt Taylor Moore Anna Hollett immediate game coverage and live blogs during the competitions Sophomore Freshman Junior Sophomore Sophomore available online. Laker fans can check out slideshows, videos, Biopsychology Communications Advertising and Criminal Justice and Aviation Mechanics Grand Rapids, Mich. Southfield, Mich. Public Relations Psychology Kalamazoo, Mich. game analysis and player and coach profiles for any GVSU sport, Macomb, Mich. Detroit, Mich. whether varsity, club or intramural. Through the new Lanthorn Web site, launched last April, GVL STUDENT OPINION readers can view stories published exclusively online, watch videos and slideshows, order photo reprints and products through the photo site, post free classifieds and research housing options 7 simple steps to GV success through the housing site. The home page also offers searchable archives and PDF versions of past issues as well as links to all seems like a long time hands). This will prevent campus bus. Seriously, Chris ' 1 from now, it really is. any accidental ideas you get free tuition that current stories and various blogs plus the interactive poll. | Slattery Months will not seem to you may get, because way, despite what the The Lanthorn has more to offer than ever before and will i disappear, and you will both are usually full of administration says. GVl CfllunuW continue to be a reliable, relevant source covering every angle of V not be standing around information on unique and 7. Complain about life as a Laker in tffe hew school year. yOtir dorm upon move-out exciting activities that are how you should have time, questioning, “Was sometimes free. gone to another school. jl A ' i w* K lUrf jd Bft. Deafrdlass of 2010$ i EDITORIAL' CARTOON -—- that realty flvd whole 5. Never plan ahead. It’s not as if most other First off, no one cares semesters?” Do you remember in high schools charge their that you are the class of 2. Bring your cell school (three months ago) students admission to 2010. You are now the phones to class, and when all of your teachers football games or require tentative Class of 2015. leave them on. When a just assumed that they a costly pass to ride the The first week professor says he or she were the only ones that bus. GVSU may provide of college can be an doesn’t allow cell phones assigned homework? more exercise facilities overwhelming and in class, it is really a Well, here professors than Canada provides humbling experience. faculty-wide inside joke (especially the ones from health care, but there are Your parents drop you that I am making you entirely different academic so many reasons why off with all your stuff privy to. departments) have MSU is clearly superior. and, with a kiss goodbye, 3. Get a PC. There meetings every week to For one. they don’t they exit your lives with, ain’t nuthin’ Macs kar> decide which classes will have any campus “Go exist. We’re turning doo bettr. get the majority of work activities. your bedroom into a shoe 4. Don’t attend campus for any given day. They If you can abide by closet.” events or join campus then have a quick chuckle these seven simple rules, Fear no more, groups. In fact, don’t ever about students abiding you can graduate with Courtesy / King Features young’uns. I am here to go on the GVSU Web by the no-cell phone gag honors ... and return home ease your load with some site (gvsu.edu) or read policy. to your shoe closet. sage advice to survive. the Lanthorn (in your 6. Get hit by a cslattery@ lanthorn xom 1. Waste time. If 2015 (616) 331-2484 \ 7 ___ i ——Ml v ■ •; - ' - ______ Com FLAVORED CRUST PIZZA Grand Valley State University a, 895.6777 Connection $1 Delivery to Campus! 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GVL / Eric Coulter GVSU student Jared Wolf unpacks his things as he prepares to move into his new living center during move-in week from Aug. 23-29 Step 2: buy books Buy used books whenever possible, but make sure you buy current editions. You can get all of your text books from either the University Bookstore in the Kirkhof Center, Brian's Books at the southwestern corner of the Allendale Campus or online. GVl / Eric Coulter GVSU student Amanda Pussehl searches for textbooks at Brian's Books. Students can also get their textbooks at the University Bookstore. Step 3 : meet new Interact with the people in and around your living area, and be sure to take part in campus events. You never know how a chance encounter has the potential to benefit you later in life. GVL / Eric Coulter Chelsea Messier, left, and Chelsea Collins look at the event boards in Kirkhof. On-campus events are a great way to meet new people. have fun. If you spend your four years here with your nose constantly in the books, then you'll probably graduate with honors, but you'll also miss some of the best parts about college. Now is your time to explore and blossom into who you are going to be for the rest of your life. GVl / Erk Coulter GVl / Erk Coulter GVSU freshman Amanda Praznik and Amber Coy converse on the Sophomore Danielle Dodson signs up for the Panhellenic Association after page designed by Taylor Gebben dance floor at a Laker Late Night event, which was Friday. speaking with senior Jordin Billinghurst • • • • • ♦ Cody Eding, Sports Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] SPORTS Monday, August 30, 2010 GVL DIGEST RESPECT Sports in Brief program GVSU players take part in NFL preseason works to ban Former Grand Valley State University standout comerback Brandon Carr may have already unruly fans secured a starting spot for the Kansas City Chiefs, but he is not the only former Laker Sportsmanship participating in this year’s NFL preseason. Dan Skuta, who initiative ensures played defensive tackle at GVSU, is being tested at fullback for the fun, family-friendly Cincinnati Bengals after being moved to linebacker last season. Kicker Todd Carter (Carolina sporting events Panthers), offensive lineman Nick McDonald (Green Bay Packers) By Cody Eding and wideout Eric Fowler (Detroit GVL Sports Editor Lions) are each working to make this season’s 53-man roster for the start of their respective team’s regular season. Summer sports recap - Baseball: Finished 37-16 (23-9 GL1AC), dropped an 11-4 decision to No. 11 Southern Indiana University in the Midwest Regional Championship. - Softball: Finished 22-24 (10- 6 GLIAC) after weather issues forced an early end to the 2010 GLIAC tournament. - W. TYack and Field: Finished third at 2010 Outdoor Championships,highestplacement in GVSU history. - M. Track and Field: GVL Archive Fans should show good sportsmanship Finished 23 in 2010 Outdoor during all GVSU athletic events. Championships, set school records Excessively rowdy crowds and in shot put and 3000-meter steeple drunken tailgaters may be a typi chase cal college football stereotype, W. Golf: Finished but looking for such a scene at sixth in NCAA Division II Grand Valley State University’s Championships. Lubbers Stadium is futile. - M. Golf: Finished 13th in Courtesy Photo / amarillo.com Such an atmosphere does Midwest/South Central Regional GVSU defeated West Texas A&M 37-23 last year. Despite new factors in this year's team, the Lakers are still favored. not exist there - or at any other tournament. Laker sporting events - thanks to the GVSU’s participation in New head coach, new quarterback start new decade of RESPECT, an NCAA program Dear geared toward sportsmanship and GVSU football with home opener against Texas A&M providing a quality game envi ronment for all fans. for both protecting McMahon and Lakers , By Cody Eding GVSU’s participation in the opening holes for the stable of Laker GVL Sports Editor game environment program running backs. Football sea UTI he biggest challenge of any started about four years ago, said son is here and I hen the Grand Valley Athletic Director Tim Selgo. Robert Carlisle - Comerback want to express State University season is trying to stay healthy The initiative focuses heavily Carlisle was my appreciation football team takes to on sportsmanship, which is one granted a medical as a team. You always have to our student Selgo the field this season, of the six defining attributes of redshirt after a issues with people getting hurt. body for their it will be on the heels of the most Division II athletics. W broken leg suffered great supportof Laker Athletics! successful decade in the program’s If you can do whatever you can What we want is a place last year against This week kicks off another history. From 2000 to 2009, the where folks //T Saginaw Valley to prevent that, I know a lot of year for the Lakers and I hope you Lakers appeared in six NCAA can come see a State University I hestu- will be in Lubbers Stadium this Division II National Championship times you don't have control over highly compet ended his season Thursday for the home opener ver games and garnered four National itive athletic dentsthatgoto after only three that, but if we can stay healthy, sus preseason No. 11 -ranked West titles. The team had six undefeated contest in an games. He returns games are ex Texas A&M. There is always great seasons and finished first in the that would be one of the biggest environment as one of only CARLISLE excitement beginning a new year GLIAC seven times. challenges. " that is fam two seniors in the cited and have and this year offers some special GVSU went 13-2 last season ily friendly, GVSU secondary, and will be the No. -Running back Justin Sherrod attractions with a new head coach in and captured the GLIAC title before kid friendly an expectation I comerback heading into the season. Matt Mitchell taking over the reins losing 30-23 against Northwest and student to win. Engag of the football program, GVSU’s Missouri State in the National friendly,” he THE GLIAC 50th anniversary with all of its fes Championship game. UT said. ‘‘There ing in negative The GLIAC expanded this tivities and six home football games Under new head coach Matt I he biggest challenges early fore, we think past summer with the addition of at which you can cheer your fellow Mitchell, the Lakers kick off the 2010 in the season is that we've lost 80 a big part of behaviors... both Lake Erie College and Ohio students on to victory. season against No. 11 West Texas that is sports Dominican University. The two percent of our rushing game now It does not This Thursday’s game will be A&M at 8 p.m. Thursday in Lubbers manship.” new schools increase the size of the nationally televised on CBS College Stadium. that Jimmy Berezik and PI Gates The RE reflect well on a conference to 14 teams. Lake Erie, Sports as the featured NCAA Divi SPECT which has an enrollment of more than are gone, and the guy throw sion II Game of the Week. Along HIGH EXPECTATIONS program is winning tradi 1,300 students, previously competed with this game, we will be hosting GVSU returns 40 letter winners ing the ball (Brad Iciek) - we've inclusive of at the NCAA Division 3 level. Ohio tion." our GLIAC opener vs. Hillsdale on and 17 starters from last year’s team. both fans and Dominican has an enrollment of lost 100 percent of our passing -Capt. Brandon Sept. 11, Family Day on Sept. 18, The Lakers are ranked second in athletes, but more than 3,100 students and was game. Offensively on the skill Homecoming on Oct. 9, and home the American Fcx)tball Coaches Selgo said it is DeHaan formerly a member of the NAIA. games vs. Lake Erie on Oct. 16 and Association (AFCA) preseason poll positions, the guys who are going mostly geared Assistant Director Northwood on Nov. 6. behind defending National Champion toward specta NATIONAL TELEVISION to be handling the ball every of DPS It is a tradition at GVSU that our Northwest Missouri State. For the tors. While Thursday’s game will be televised students pack the student section ninth-straight year, GVSU is the snap - the quarterback and the students heavily attend GVSU nationally by CBS College Sports. and provide the best support in preseason favorite to win the GLIAC. athletic contests (especially The leakers are no stranger to running backs - we don't have a Division II in the country for their football games), many non-stu national exposure: the team was team. Along with that, let’s make WHO TO WATCH tremendous amount of experience dents and families also watch the broadcast on ESPN twice during the sure we represent GVSU with class Kyle McMahon - Quarterback there." events from the stands. NCAA playoffs last season. at all times. Throughout the NCAA, A transfer When fans act out, they take All GVSU football games are schools are employing a RESPECT from Division WM > i -GVSU Head coach Matt Mitchell, away from the family atmosphere broadcast on WMUS 106.9 FM with program, an initiative to promote I Eastern p L on inexperience at theskill posi and reflect negatively on the Dick Nelson doing play-by-play sportsmanship. We in Division II Michigan university, said Capt. Brandon and Steve Lloyd-Jones adding color tions have worked hard to provide a great DeHaan, assistant director of the commentary. game environment at our venues, McMahon was Department of Public Safety. one in which you enthusiastically olficialK named jf' ‘‘The students that go to the BLACKOUT SCHEDULE support your team and also respect the starting home games are excited and have The athletic department is uiging I)ate-Opponent-Time-I>ast the opposing team, fans and of quarterback on an expectation to win,” he said. all fans to wear black to Thursday’s ficials. Please join us in supporting Aug. 25 after MCMAHON year’s results ‘‘Engaging in negative behaviors game. Black GVSU apparel is these initiatives at our home football winning the job - it does not show good sports available from the University games by cheering loudly for our from incumbent Sept. 2 vs. West TexasA&M 8 manship and it does not reflect a Bookstore. team without using profane or other backup Marquel Neasman. pm. W 37-23 winning tradition." unsportsmanlike, classless cheers. McMahon started six games for Sept. 11 vs. Hillsdale 7 pm. L27- Stopping inappropriate be Last year our team traveled to Eastern last season - totaling 634 24, W 44-27 haviors can be tough, especially Canyon, Texas, to play the Buf yards passing with four touchdowns Sept. 18 vs. Indianapolis (Family in Lubbers Stadium where the faloes and their fans were very wel and four interceptions - and will WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Day) 7 pm. W 26-10 capacity is often twice filled. coming to our fans and treated our replace the graduated Brad Iciek as "I Sept. 25 at Findlay Noon W 38-13 DeHaan said it is often up to fans team and fans with great hospitality the team’s signal caller. I t's been a very long time to police themselves. Oct. 2 at Tiffin 1:30 pm.W 47-21 and class. 1 jet’s return the favor this since I've been able to put a tally Other measures, such as GV- year for the Buffs and their fans, Cameron Brad field - Offensive Tackle Oct. 9 vs. Northern Michigan in the win column. That alone is SU’s tailgating policy that places as well as all of our opponentsthis Bradfield,a (Homecoming) 7 pm. W 31-19 restrictions on alcohol consump year. We want laibbcrs Stadium to 2009 Daktronics plenty of motivation to want to Oct. 16 vs. Lake Erie (Kids’ Club tion, help to ensure a family Second-Team be rockin ’ on game day and appreci come out here and put in the time Day) 7 pm. DNP environment is present at football ate your support and respect in mak All-American Oct. 23 at Ferris State 2 pm. W games. The tailgating rules were ing the I^ker Nation the greatest fan selection and a on the held, off the held and just 17-10 started almost a decade ago, and base in the country in Division II. Grand Rapids put together a season where we Oct. 30 at Michigan Tech 1 pm. Selgo said similar policies have See you Sept. 2 - GO LAKERS! native, is one of W 55-7 been implemented at Division I four returning can be very good and win a lot of Nov. 6 vs. Northwood 7 pm. DNP schools and in the NFL. starters on the games. " Nov. 13 at Saginaw Valley State Under the current rules, alco Sincerely, offensive line. BRADFIELD -Quarterback Kyle McMahon, on Noon W 38-7 hol consumption is only allowed Tim Selgo The 6-foot-5- in designated areas on campus, DNP-Did Not Play GVSU Director of Athletics inch, 295-pound transferring from Eastern senior anchors the group responsible See RESPECT, B3 i ♦ • ♦ • u B2 Monday, August 30, 2010 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Faculty works to keep'student' in student-athlete By Greg Monahan II athletics ranging from signing student- No. 1 priority for the school’s B average or higher, but the With the travel schedule of program athlete eligibility reports to athletic programs is not winning graduation rate for student- Laker student-athletes paired GVL Staff Writer during the certifying all varsity coaches, national championships, but athletes is higher than the rest with their college courses, Dr. past decade. Leidig is the most important rather excellence in academics. of the student body on average. Damon Arnold, the director of Behind every successful The school member of GVSU athletics that “We take great pride in Leidig believes success in academic services in GVSU’s collegiate athletic program, has also had no one has ever heard of. the fact that we’re in Division athletics and academics goes athletic department, said the there is a contingent of an NCAA “My job is to be the academic II, and one of the themes of hand-in-hand. instructors and students not university faculty that makes compliance oversight eyes for athletics,” Division II is that we have “I absolutely think that the involved in varsity sports also the life of student-athletes record that Leidig said. “Student is always life in the balance,” he said. athletics helps the academics, play a role in the life of the possible. Well-known are the is cleaner in the front of student-athlete; “Our first goal is to create the and every student-athlete will student-athlete. coaches and athletic director. LEIDIG than about they have to be a student first.” best learning environment tell you that,” he said. “You “We talk to our student- A lesser-known position, but any other, The concept of the student- possible. They’re here to get an have to be very disciplined athletes about the importance equally integral to the success regardless of division. That is athlete is a main focus at GVSU, education, they’re here to learn, athletically to compete at a of creating a network of other of any program, is the faculty due in large part to GVSU’s with 55 percent of the schools and our job is to prepare them national level like we do here. students who are in their class athletics representative. faculty athletics representative, varsity participants earning for the rest of their lives.” If you can discipline yourself in to help with notes that one Grand Valley State Dr. Paul Leidig. a 3.0 GPA or higher. Athletic Not only do the majority that way, then you can discipline might have missed during a University has been home to With a job description Director Tim Selgo said the of GVSU athletes obtain a yourself in academics.” study session or a class period," the most successful Division he said. “More important is the relationships that our students develop with their professors. We have a group of wonderful professors that we work with that want to see the student- 4m Grand V vllly athletes and all students www.gvsu.edu/transportation State University succeed, and they’re willing to work with the student- athletes.” gmonahan @ lanthorn .< om '*°u ’spo' For more information on these transportation options, please visit www.gvsu.edu/transportation GVL Photo Illustration / Eric Coulter Michael Stave, an intramural athlete, balances academic and athletic demands. . ' Medical Services: • Coughs & Colds • Bums • Lacerations • STD Testing • Sprains & Strains • And more... 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Grand Valley Lanthorn SPORTS Monday, August 30, 2010 B3 FanFest gives fans taste of athletes'training By Curtis Kalleward sports team alongside the and is especially interested in matches. We want to create went with her son Jacek, 4, to sentiments, adding that the GVL Staff Writer football players. targeting GVSU’s new first- that connection, rather than the occasion. amiable nature of the student- "The turnout was so good year students. just handing out a schedule “FanFest was a great athletes made for a very More than 3 XXX) people last year, and I had asked “I’m not sure that and hoping they’ll show up.” experience for him,” Haight enjoyable experience for all. packed into the Laker about doing it last year,” everyone on campus knows Students were not the only said. “For someone who’s 4 “We will definitely be back Turf Building Thursday to Scanlon said. “I thought it we have a volleyball team, attendees. Several young years old to see the athletes, next year,” Haight said. “It celebrate the opening of the would be a great event that so we’re out here meeting families came out, bringing it’s a really good feeling for was a really good experience. 2010 athletic season with the our girls would be excited to people and connecting with even the youngest GVSU fans everyone. They were very Next year, I am bringing my university’s second annual participate in.” them,” Scanlon said. “The to partake in the evening’s welcoming and wanted him youngest, too. They have FanFest. Scanlon said she was girls being out here will events. Aaron Haight, the to have a good time. It was a fun wearing their jerseys and Hosted by the GVSU looking for new ways to hopefully translate into these assistant director of the Office wonderful experience.” meeting all of the players.” athletics department and promote the Laker Strikers new freshmen coming to our of Student Life at GVSU, Haight echoed many fans’ ckalleward® lanthorn £om presented by 48 West Apartments, the students and area residents on hand were able to interact with the members of the football and volleyball squads. “I think this event is awesome,” said junior Annie Laurie Medonis. “It’s a great way to meet the players and the coaches. I had a lot of fun.” Attendees were able to participate in several drills that the student-athletes regularly undergo. Each drill had student-athletes available to demonstrate and assist the participants. Several student-athletes joined together at roundtable sessions, signing autographs and becoming better acquainted with their fans on a more personal level. “FanFest really creates the perspective that the student- athletes are talkative and easy to get to know, ” Medonis said as she waited in line for signatures. The night marked the first time students were able to pick up their free tickets to Thursday’s home football opener against West Texas A&M. According to the GVSU athletics department, more than 1,500 student tickets were picked up in the first 45 minutes of FanFest, an increase from the total of 1,200 picked up at last year’s event. GVSU head volleyball coach Deanne Scanlon turned out with several of her student-athletes as well, commemorating the first Courtesy photo / Curtis Kalleward GVSU student Annie Laurie Medonis hikes a football while sophomore defensive back Mark Bland looks on at GVSU's FanFest Thursday evening. FanFest to feature another RESPECT continued from page B1 which are Lot A (VIP), Lot B, Lot C, Lot F, Lot G and the Irwin Club Lot adjacent to the stadium. Tailgating is allowed for the three hours prior to each game until kickoff and for no none than one hour after the game. No alcohol consumption is allowed during the game or halftime. With the current measures GVL Archive in place, Selgo said there have One instance of unsportsmanlike conduct occurred when GVSU been few incidents in past fans threw snowballs at playersduring a football game last year. years. Most problems revolve Carson - New man last season, “I think it encourages more around the use of foul lan for example, fans threw snow people to go in and watch the guage, he said. balls onto the field at opposing games,” he said. “But I feel that “We get great support. Some players. with Grand Valley and their of our goals are to keep it that GVSU senior Kevin Norton record of beating opponents by way,” Selgo said. “We want to said that while the policy halftime, if they were allowed make sure that our students rep promotes a family-friendly at to go and party during the resent Grand Valley in a class mosphere, it also promotes the game, more people would stick manner for all opponents.” massive halftime exodus that around instead of bailing. ” Other incidents happen occurs during most lopsided sports @ lanthorn jcorn more infrequently. During the GVSU games. football playoff game against 3,9, and 12 month lease terms and furnished units available! Live in the heart of downtown *1noome rwtrfcttone xppty Grand Rapids GVSU Student Special! deceive $50/mo. 1/2 off off Kent! Application Feel i • ♦ • • ♦ • Grand Valley Lanthorn Haley Otman, Laker Life Editor Monday, August 30, 2010 LAKER LIFE [email protected] On or off campus? The beginning of the school year is when off- campus locations get ready GVSU experts share to start renting out their units for the next school year. Feeling rushed and unsure tips on dealing with about where to live? Check out the following benefits to sway you toward an on- new roommates or off-campus apartment, adapted from gvsu.edu/ tions and occurrences after col By Haley Otman housing.The housing secton lege.” of Lanthorn.com offers GVL Laker Life Editor One way on-campus hous ing tries to be proactive about extensive information on After a summer of living ac roommate discord is by giving each off-campus complex. cording to mom and dad’s rules, residents a roommate agreement students return to campus to to sign when they move in. In sharing a dorm room or apart most situations, the agreement ment with friends and to enjoy can be signed and shelved, but ing a life with no rules. sometimes it can be a good tool Once the initial honeymoon to pull out and remind yourself period has passed, though, stu to what you and your roommate dents become perhaps unwill agreed. ing counselors as friends con “The roommate agreement stantly have complaints about in my area is used when stu the Messy Mirians or the Loud dents start finding themselves Larrys creating problems in the stuck,” Karsan said. “They are Benefits of living on townhouse. not sure how to approach their campus: Leena Karsan, Grand Valley roommate with their issue or Close proximity to classes, State University’s Living Cen concerns.” campus resources and ter Director for both Niemeyer When a student is frustrated, organizations and Calder living centers, said though, those grievances must You’re only a short walk from the most common complaints be aired so the rest of the living almost anywhere you need to go she receives from her residents arrangement can go as smoothly relating to GVSU. are regarding sharing a physical Easier to meet new people as possible. space when the two roommates Even Each residence hall and on- have different lifestyles. It can though oc- campus apartment tends to be difficult when one roommate Residents become a close-knit community, is a morning person and another do not need toagreements and the Resident Assistants and a night person, which makes Apartment Living Assistants communication all the more be best friends win hap- .... pen, Baron- are constantly coming up with necessary. with their fun programming and social “Communication is vital in McLeod believes activities to integrate everybody. having a positive relationship roommates, the best re Stay connected to campus with roommates,” Karsan said. lationships Even if you don’t know about an “Residents do not need to be but rather to will involve event, chances are you will walk best friends with their room respect each both parties by it on your way to or from your mates, but rather to respect each not bottling living center. other in their common spaces.” other..." up prot>- Connected to a diverse Positive outlooks - Leena Karson lems, but community Resident Assistant Heather Living Center instead “be You have endless opportunities Baron-McLeod, who resides in ing honest to meet people different from Kistler, has also heard some of Director GVl / Eric Coulter and respect yourself who you may not have the same complaints but focuses Jared Wolf carries his things into his living center and prepares to meet his new roommate. ful with each other.” chosen to live with, but you her advice in a different manner. Off-campus roommates could end up developing a close She encourages students on her Students living in off-campus friendship or at least learning floor having roommate issues to something. really try and learn something housing with more living and about others and themselves personal space are not immune Dorm regulations from roommate problems, and Benefits of living off rather than focus on the nega when those issues occur, Baron- campus: tives. More freedom and Unsure what is permitted in your living center? Don't want to incriminate “A lot of people don’t capi McLeod said the response must be independence yourself and ask? Take a look below for a sample, and visit gvsu.edu/housing talize on that opportunity,” she even more proactive since The only supervision would be for the complete rundown. Don't forget to find those extra-long twin sheet said. She added that one of the they have already lost resources the security that some complexes sets! greatest benefits of sharing a such as community program ming and housing staff support hire, so do what you please, Unsafe dorm items: Dorm-safe items: dorm room and living center is when you please (within the law that can help in the case of a dis * Toaster oven to encounter people different of course!). agreement. * Hot plate ♦Land line from yourself. If her residents More responsibility Karson suggests off-campus * Freezer telephone approach the situation from a Take pride in cooking for students create their own room * Candles (unless the wick has been * 1,000-watt learning perspective, she be yourself, managing an entire mate agreement, even if it is just removed) (or less) lieves the outcome will be apartment or townhouse, and in a conversation as opposed to * Air conditioners microwave smoother living situations. possibly driving yourself to a contract. Charcoal grills ♦Small The assistant living cen campus each day. “They can set some ground * Alcohol refrigerator ter director for Niemeyer and Privacy (less than Calder, Shawn Clark, echoed rules for their shared space in the Most off-campus complexes 4.6 cubic feet) McLeod’s sentiments about tak apartment,” she said. “Learning offer students their own private ♦TV ing to the experience in an opti to live with a roommate teaches bedroom, and many also offer * C o f f e mistic way. students how to work through a private full bath per bedroom. Maker “I think that it is important disagreements, speak up, con You'll also have living space, a * Computer for anyone with a roommate to front each other, and that you full kitchen and other amenities * Hair dryer appreciate that experience and can live in the same space with depending on the apartment. * Hot - popcorn all that they can learn from it,” someone and not have to be best I>ower costs makers Clark said. “Even if the situa friends. You just have to respect There is no meal plan * Non-predatory fish tion was not fully positive, the one another and each other’s requirement, and the off-campus resident still gains skills to help space.” complexes compete with their them deal with real-life situa laker life@ lanthorn rom rates for YOU. Farmers markets boom in Michigan, on campus Local farmers bring fresh fruits and vegetables to GVSU campus during the 2010 farmers market suffers,” Flokstra said. “It hurts the small jerky stand, said she enjoys selling at farmers market for the quality of By Brittney Mestdagh "fi grower.” markets because of the friendly atmosphere. It is produce. verything GVL Staff Writer With stands stretching across the parking lot in this atmosphere that buyers can ask questions “Everything looks and A row of white tents lined the Fieldhouse Wednesday, there was no short supply of colorful and leam how the produce was grown or, in Mull’s smells really good,” Miller looksand parking lot Wednesday wafting the aromas of fruits and vegetables. case, made. She made her jerky in Warren, Mich., said, as she stood across fresh bread, specialty jerky, spices, cut flowers The USDA also reported Michigan at second, and said her jerky is not stringy or tough similar to from Flokstra ’s stand smells really and homegrown produce. behind California, in agricultural diversity, store-bought jerky. filled with homegrown good. You can Local growers sell their produce at farmers boasting more than 200 products. GVSU student Jessica Miller vegetables such as tomatoes markets such as Grand Valley State University’s The USDA press release concludes that agreed as she and cucumbers. “You can see the fresh throughout the summer. According to the 2010 farmers markets strengthen the economy. came to see the freshness.” ness" National Farmers Market Directory, released “Dollars spent at farmers markets are more the Produce at farmers by the United State Department of Agriculture, likely to stay in Michigan,” said Michigan markets is fresher because -Jessica Miller Michigan ranks fourth behind California, New Gov. Jennifer Gran holm in the release. sellers pick it a day or two GVSU Student York and Illinois in the number of operating Sharon Mull, who before bringing it to market. farmers markets. operated a Flokstra said. Beans lose According to a press release, the number of Vitamin C in five days. It takes at least that long to farmers markets increased 13 percent between ship to grocery stores. 2008 and 2009. There are currently 271 markets in “The beans there are roughage at best, ” she Michigan, representing the state’s second largest said. industry totaling $713 billion every year. The USDA press release confirms Flokstra ’s GVSU student Laura Barnhill expressed statement, noting five days is sufficient time for concern for local farmers as she explained that fruits and vegetables to lose 50 percent of their having more farmers markets increases the supply nutrients. of produce and decreases the number of regular This is why people who shop at farmers markets customers who return to her stand each week. may pay more, Flokstra said. In her opinion, a few Michelle Flokstra of Green Thumb Acres in dollars more is worth it for the quality of food. Tallmadge Township agreed. She said the money Students can visit the GVSU farmers market she makes goes to stores around the area and pays every Wednesday from 10 am. to 1:30 pm. in her bills. Court My photo / Nathan Mahnad Parking Lot F through September. The GVSU farmers market will run every Wednesday from 10 a m. to 1:30 p.m. through September. “If you offer too much of something, someone hmestdagh ® lanthorn rom • ♦ • • ♦ ♦ Grand Valley Lanthorn LAKER LIFE Monday, August 30, 2010 B5 Notes from abroad THE LAND OF NO By Lacey Cooper information was, my memories remain with the cultural experi GVL Study Abroad Columnist - ences that we had firsthand with Chennai, India the students of India. “You cannot pass through The time spent outside of here” were the first words I the classroom environment heard upon entering Chennai. has been enriching, to say the After 27 grueling hours on a least, with its unstructured and plane, all I wanted to hear were unrestricted atmosphere. Here, some comforting words to reas every movement is watched. sure myself that I had made the From what students say in class right decision in placing IO jOOO to how they interact with people miles between me and the peo of the opposite sex, every detail ple I love. is watched and reported back to Instead I was greeted by a their parents. Their honesty and m wall of guards holding massive knowledge about their culture rifles and a mob of people mak inspired me to ask somewhat Courtesy photo / jacobedwardslibrary.org ing the already intense humidity insensitive questions about In The Volunteer and Internship Fair will be held on Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center. somewhat ‘ ///'No'is dians’ frequent use of the word more un no. pleasant. In our conversations, Indian Local organizations seeking If the used to cause students revealed their country as “the land of no.” It wasn’t massive diSCOmfort interns and volunteers will visit amount my imagination; everything felt of people more difficult here because it in foreigners Courtesy Photo / Lacey Cooper campus to recruit students standing was created to be difficult. “No” Lacey Cooper, a GVSU student who has been studying abroad in Grand Valley State in a con- in hopes that is used to cause discomfort in India, has had to assimilate in order to perform the most basic tasks. foreigners in the hopes that they University’s Non Profit g e s t e d these places the guards would mean you cannot go anywhere they might might leave the country and not Volunteer and Internship area was inform me that what I was look without a home being offered to add to the never-ending over Fair will take place Sept. not over leave the ing for was NOT there; “No, you, jasmine being put in your population problems. 9 from ll a.m. to 2 p.m. whelming you cannot enter.” This is the In hair and a blessing being placed country.." The Indian students educated in the Grand River Room enough, dian way of respectfully saying, on your forehead. These people me on discrimination between of the Kirkhof Center the persis -Lacey Cooper “What you are looking for is are incredibly loving and kind, foreigners and locals. Each on GVSU’s Allendale tent stares here, but it is not for you.” Get and unfortunately overpopula territory has its own language Campus. and never-ending "no’s” made ting past these ruthless “no’s” tion conflicts have taught them symbolizing their membership Organizations such as even the most basic task end requires establishing your place to act otherwise. Until a com to that particular community. If Big Brothers Big Sisters of lessly difficult. in their culture. Dressing like munity identity has been estab you cannot speak their language, D.A. Blodgett forChildren Everything was new, every an Indian, eating like an Indian, lished, this is the land of no. Af you are not appreciated; that and YWCA, as well as thing was exciting, everything walking like an Indian— all of ter establishment, it is a short of is until you learn how to work many others, attend this was difficult. The first couple these symbolize respect and ad “Incredible India” for me. around this system. I experi fair each year. Students of weeks were spent touring aptation into their culture. lakerlife@ lanthorn £om enced this discrimination when who get the chance to various parts of southern India Once you establish your trying to go to the library, the attend the fair can check and learning about the history identity as a member of the com SEE MORE ONLINE> LEE computer station, the canteen, out all of the opportunities of their traditions and historic munity, you are overwhelmingly Visit Lanthorn.com for con even my own hostel home. in order to find which one an internship with a non sites. As interesting as all of this welcomed. By overwhelming, I tinued Notes From Abroad Every time I tried to enter suits them. The student profit. I think overall will then write his or her it’s an (enlightening) name and information on a contact sheet to initiate experience and students direct communication with can gain anything from the organization. this experience. UBS holds off on textbook rental The Lanthorn spoke with Joshua Lee of the Lanthorn: What Office of Student Life to have past attendees UBS manager Jerrod Nickels said the bookstore will wait to start get more information. gotten out of going to the fair in the rental program until it will legitimately be a better deal for students' Lanthorn; What is past? the purpose of the By Susie Skowronek leased Aug. 3 by the National Associ ginning last year ate for College Stores, about one-half for textbook rental fair? Lee: We partner with GVL Staff Writer "/ always of the association’s member book programs. For rent the Career Services stores offer textbook rental services - al programs to suc Lee: Well,the purpose department. We have hile textbook rental af feel a bit fool a steep increase from 200 to 300 ceed, faculty mem of the fair is two-fold; some great partnerships fords students tempo stores last fall. bers must commit ish buying a first for our community with these agencies and rary access to course Consider to using the same partners to come materials at generally book for $50 some students have come able start textbook for four one-third to one-half the price of a into our community back feeling fulfilled up costs to six semesters, and getting Wnew book, Grand Valley State Uni and talk about their in their experience and may ac while bookstores versity bookstores have yet to of companies, and second, major. count for need to balance back $5, so a fer such a program. for students to connect the rocky money for admin “We believe students want us rental option for internships and Lanthorn: Who be- istration, mainte to rent books, ” said Jerrod Nick > volunteer opportunities. are some of the nance, inventory would be els, manager of the University 7 and storage. It’s for students and companies that will Bookstore in the Kirkhof Cen really nice for Despite the companies to connect be in attendance? ter. “But when we do it, we many draw with each other in the want to do it well, and we classesthat I backs be Grand Rapids area. Lee: Some of the want it to legitimately be a hind rental know I'll never more popular, recurring better deal for students.” programs, Lanthorn: Who non profits are The Nickels said his research use (the book) The Col should attend this has shown that students American Red Cross, lege Store benefit more from pur- ( again." event? McKenzie’s sanctuary, on the chasing used books than -Sean Francis United Way, a lot of M i c h i - renting them. He used Lee: It really can companies doing good gan State GVSU Student a $100 textbook as an be all majors and any in the community. We Univer example, saying that a student. The volunteer have 37 agencies signed sity campus offers a rental textbook rental service will opportunities have no program with the slogan, “Rent up right now but have charge $40 to $50 for rental. every book. Seriously, every class, specific requirements. room for 50 so we’re However, if the books return every book. ” But internships are still recruiting. in less than pristine condition, “People are very excited about geared more toward with highlighting or notes, the having that opportunity to have that juniors and seniors in Lanthorn: What service will charge the balance option,” said Kathy Stone, general education and medical do you hope the for the book. manager for The College Store. fields. But anyone can outcome will be for “Depending on the edition “This is an exciting time for all of and the condition of the book, have an internship — both the companies us.” if we sell you a used copy, our you can never gain too and attendees? While The College Store has price would be $75 - most used much experience. committed fully to textbook rental. books are about 25 percent less Lee: What we hope, Stone said it has not experienced than the new price,” he said. “If Lanthorn: How and has been happening, any of the common drawbacks. the book is used next semester, do students benefit is the companies have Although this is the first year the we pay half the new price of the from attending this store will offer all its textbooks for been satisfied with book. So a student would get $50 rental, Stone said the bookstore has fair? their connection and back. ” met great success during the past we hope that they gain For textbooks not used in the three years as a hybrid program. Lee: Hopefully they’ll a valuable experience next semester. Nickels said the This year, many college book benefit directly getting not only personally but bookstore will give students up to stores will offer hybrid programs. experience by talking professionally. one-third of the original cost if the The hybrids provide rental for only to non profits and get lakerlife@ lanthorn .com edition is still current. entry level courses in which the In textbook rental programs, stu books are less likely to change from dents who rent books opt out of re year to year, giving the bookstore iunm selling textbooks at the end of the se greater security in its products. mester. Rentals also do not guarantee sskowronek @ lanthorn .com consumable materials that come with the purchase of a new book: software, access codes or workbooks. Students might need to buy these in addition to their rented materials. However, some GVSU students ■ . V have expressed interest in at least hav ing the option to rent a textbook as op m posed to buy it. “I always feel a bit foolish buying a book for $50 and getting back $5, so a rental option would be really nice for classes that I know I will never use (the book) again,” said student Sean Francis. According to a statement re- GVl i limM Brien GVSU student Shannon Gibson balances a load of newly-purchased textbooks. UBS does not currently offer textbook rental. GVl courtesy photo / qvsu.Mkl I r B6 Monday, August 30, 2010 LAKER LIFE Grand Valley Lanthorn square feet and can range up »Researchers at Johns women over the age of 50 are »Experienced boot to 220,000 square feet. Hopkins University and the on their second marriage. 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