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Grand Valley State University www.lanthom.com Thursday, January 8, 2004 Pfizer donates equipment to GVSU science Pfizer chose to donate ment, the most significant ple of months ago and that Padnos will likely benefit most of the equipment that item that GVSU received was what everyone was chemistry majors the most. ■ Druggiant was used in the research and in the process was a excited about, ” Kindschi “The main benefit is that donated nearly development sector of their nuclear magnetic reso­ said. we’re going to have plant as opposed to attempt ­ nance spectrometer, com­ He described the NMR research and industrial level $1 million worth ing to sell all of the equip ­ monly known as a NMR. as an extremely powerful equipment available to stu­ ment. GVSU already had one magnet that uses liquid dents to use,” Kindschi said. of equipment, GVSU received many NMR, but Kindschi said nitrogen to become a “Just the volume of things pieces of equipment from that the current machine superconductor. we received relieves our supplies to the- the donation process includ­ was so useful that the uni ­ “It’s a very fine piece of budget so we can buy other ing glassware and instru ­ versity wanted to acquire equipment that allows us to equipment that we desper ­ science depart­ mentation, said Dean of another one. analyze exactly what ele­ ately need because we ment and AWRI. Science and Math Doug If purchased new, an ments and compounds are won ’t need to spend the Kindschi. NRM spectrometer costs in a sample, ” Kindschi said. money on other smaller Photo courtesy of thehollanJsentinel.net Although no definite about $350,000. The majority of the Jim Zeller, a Pfizer executive stands near lab equipment in the Nate Hoekstra items that we received. It company ’s Holland plant. dollar amount could be put “We got one, a 300 equipment from the dona ­ means a much richer equip ­ Grand Valley Lanthorn w ith the donation, Kindschi megahertz machine a cou­ tion will be placed for use ment environment for our the plant to make requests production and research and said that if the university ple of years ago from a in Padnos Hall of Science, students, including the for equipment they could development to existing Grand Valley State had to purchase all of the grant from the National but some items from the NMR, which gives students use after Pfizer arranged to Pharmacia plants near Ann University and other col­ machines and equipment, Science Foundation... and donation will be used at experience on a machine close its Holland, Mich, Arbor, Mich. leges benefited last month the total cost would have they (Pfizer) had a 400 the Annis Water Research that a major research lab plant after a buyout of phar­ GVSU thanked Pfizer from the recent closing of been nearly $1 million. megahertz one, an even Institute in Muskegon. would use.” maceutical companies for the donation by hold ­ the Holland Pfizer phar ­ Along with several better machine that they Kindschi said that the The pharmaceutical Pharmacia and Upjohn. ing an appreciation recep ­ maceuticals plant. smaller pieces of equip ­ had just purchased a cou­ equipment that will go into giant invited area colleges to Pfizer then decided to close tion for several of the com­ the plant in favor of shifting pany ’s executives. Back 2 New plan maps out changes Brandon Avery Computing and the Grand Valley Lanthorn College of Community Back! and Public Services. The The reorganization of College of Engineering & the Academic and Student Computing houses the Affairs Divison, which Padnos School of was passed by the Board Engineering and the Title belongs to players, fans of Trustees Dec. 3, will Computer Science & create changes in the Information Systems. The structure of the current College of Community Marisa “It’s great to be a part divisions. and Public Services hous ­ Kvviatkowski of it this year,” said Lisa “It depends on how es the Schools of Social Rogers, who worked at Grand Valley Lanthorn you look at it,” said Jean Work, Criminal Justice, GVSU for 11 years. “All Nagelkerk, chair of the Public Administration of my friends went last The Lakers got their University Academic along with the Hospitality year. I was also born in revenge. Senate. “There were some & Tourism Management North Dakota.” With a 10-3 victory merging and changing. ” and the Johnson Center for Many students have over the North Dakota One of the major Philanthropy. made attending football Although many of the Fighting Sioux, GVSU changes was that the Health games a tradition. colleges will simply be solidified its role as a pow ­ Professions became its own Dashondra Hall, erhouse in Division II college, separating from the meshed, Nagelkerk said football and beat the team Sharice Carson, Monique Science and Math Division. that the College of Hancock and Nina Huggar that had beaten them two A lot of changes came University-wide years ago. have gone together to all the more in the name of the Interdisciplinary home games since 1999. In 2001, North Dakota divisions than the compo ­ Initiatives will have a spe­ “Congratulations to all cial purpose among all of defeated GVSU 17-14 in sition of them. Included in the players for making it the colleges. It will be the GVSU’s first visit to a this category were the this far,” said Huggar, a National Championship. Seidman School of starting point for many But the victory was not December 2003 alumna. Business, the School of new programs as well as “It’s been some hard times just for the football team; it Education and the Kirkhof will be the college that and they made it through. was for the thousands of School of Nursing, which presents many of the pro ­ |GVSU players] DeJuane grams that will “help all fans who pooled their all changed their names Boone and Marvis Bryant money and drove to from schools to colleges. the other colleges meet are our good friends. They Grand Valley Lanthorn / Pete Moxory Alabama to watch the game. Under the merging dis­ their missions and their are our family and we Mark Catlin (No. 3) and (No. 82) react to the interception which sealed the win for GVSU. goals.” It was the people who ciplines came the former came to support them and huddled together against Ails and Humanities divi­ “The intent is that all the other players." the cold temperature and sion, which split its classes innovative, interdiscipli ­ Carson said she also year's championship “It’s payback time and ball team. He is a center. icy rain, but still cheered between the new College of nary programs would start made the trip to show sup ­ because of what happened we’re going to score on The 2003 National for the team who deserve Liberal Arts & Sciences and there, whether they stay port for the team. the last time GVSU faced them, ” said Josh Stoddard, Championship was more recognition. the College of University­ there or not we will see, “We’re here because North Dakota. 16, whose twin brothers than just a game well-played; More than 4,000 fans wide Interdisciplinary but that is where that cre­ we’re very proud of our “I watched the champi ­ Greg and Chris play on the it was a demonstration of the — students, alumni, facul­ Initiatives. ation and the energy and guys,” alumna Carson onships on TV in previous team. “We really want to incredible strength of ty, staff, administration According to the New some of the resources will said. “We’re going to try years,” she said. “They get them back after what GVSU’s community. and local members of the Organization Plan for the be put, ” she said. and win another champi ­ lost on my birthday in happened last time.” surrounding community Academic and Student Nagelkerk also said onship. We’re going to win 2001, but I know we’re Stoddard said he hopes that the model will not — arrived in a mass of FOR CHAMPIONSHIP Affairs Division the new another ring. ” going to win this time.” to attend GVSU after he COVERAGE SEE SPECIAL simply separate certain black and Laker blue to For others, the Laker graduates from high divisions are the College Hall said it was impor ­ FOOTBALL SECTION of Engineering & root for the team. tant for her to come to this spirit is a family tradition. school to play on the foot ­ PLEASE SEE PI AN, 2 Coach Kelly, won and done Long-time board

Rich McG owan GVSU Kelly amassed a was the right fit for coach Grand Valley Lanthorn 118-35-2 record, a .767 Kelly and that ’s why he member passes away winning percentage, en pursued it.” versity it is today.” Dec. 13, 2003 will go route to back-to-back Having coached at Luke Hackney When Johnson joined the down not only as the day national titles with three GVSU alongside Kelly for Grand Valley Lanthorn board in 1968, GVSU had the Lakers won their sec­ straight appearances in the 14 seasons, many expected only been open to students for ond straight National championship game. Quinn to follow Kelly to Paul Johnson, one of the five years. Championship, but it will It is those successes CMU. Quinn, however, longest-serving board mem­ He helped lead the school also be the last GVSU that have made Kelly decided to stay at GVSU. bers at Grand Valley State through years of game with Brain Kelly attractive, not only to “There were a number University, passed (expansion and, in calling the plays. CMU, but to other schools of factors I considered in away Dec. 18 in 1987, its transition The former Laker with coaching vacancies. my decision, ” Quinn said. Grand Haven at from a college into a coach was announced as “Eastern Michigan “I based that decision on a age of 83. university. the new head coach at wanted him and I think he number of factors; prima ­ A member of In 1988, Johnson Central Michigan leaving did the right thing by not rily my family, my football Grand Valley State ft; led the campaign for behind a program he built going there, ” GVSU family here at Grand University ’s Board construction of the from mediocrity to a Athletic Director Tim Selgo Valley. I love West of Trustees for 26 said. “The timing of that Michigan and I love what years, Johnson was Eberhard Center, the national powerhouse. First building on “It’s difficult to pull up was not very good. The tim­ we’ve accomplished here. also elected twice GVSU’s Pew roots, ” Kelly said at his ing of this is much better. I’ve put in a lot of effort Photo Courtesy of Central Michigan University] as board chairman. Vi .Campus in Grand That was during the play ­ and energy into this pro ­ Brian Kelly held a conference at Central Michigan on Jan. 2. Additionally, JOHNSON farewell press conference Rapids. on Dec. 30. “But it comes offs, this was after the sea­ gram and I felt it was best Johnson was the J Prior to leaving down to needs and wants. son. ” for Jeff Quinn to stay.” CMU’s football pro ­ “This is not a Five-year founder of the Grand Valley the board, Johnson was given Grand Valley wanted me “He’s had some oppor ­ “I’m thrilled coach gram has fallen on hard rebuilding program, ” Foundation, the university ’s an honorary doctorate of here, and I wanted to be tunities in the past, at least Quinn is staying, ” Selgo times in recent years. The Kelly said when he was nonprofit fundraising organi ­ in the last couple of years,” said. “He’s been a very Chippewas haven ’t won a introduced at another press zation. He served as president humanities by then-Present here. But I think I’m need ­ A rend D. Lubbers, who also ed at Central Michigan. I GVSU assistant coach Jeff important part of the suc­ Mid-American conference on Jan. 2. “It’s of the organization for 10 Quinn said. “He’s been to cess of our program. He Conference title since a five-minute program. We years. When his term expired presented the eulogy at think I can restore a once- Johnson's memorial service. proud tradition. I think I the National and his family are very 1994 and in the last 10 expect to win immediately. in 1994, Johnson stepped Johnson is survived by his can bring that program Championship game and important parts of the years have compiled 42-80 I’m excited about the down from the board. in this business you know Grand Valley family and record with two winning opportunity of waking up a “His legacy is long, ” said wife Charlotte and their two back to the pride and tradi­ daughters. His sister-in-law, tion that is here at Grand other schools will be look ­ for him to stay speaks vol ­ seasons and are 16-41 in sleeping giant. ” Matt McLogan, GVSU vice ing for coaches who have umes about the character the last Five years. Last CMU Athletic Director president. “Paul Johnson Dorothy Johnson, is the cur­ Valley today.” rent chair of GVSU’s Board In his 13 years at accomplished the things he coach Quinn has and I’m year CMU went 3-8. played a key role in helping has. It’s just by chance this excited to have him stay." PLEASE SEE KELLY, 2 Grand Valley become the uni ­ of Trustees.

News Laker Life Downtown In this A3 A5 A6 The Rapid is building a new Laker Aerobics gives Momingstar 75, a late-night transit center in downtown students options when coffee shop, recently opened issue Grand Rapids. working out. downtown. 2 Thursday, January H, J(XH NEWS GRAND VAUEY UtNTHORN

Grand Rapids’ GVSU turns down temp Nate Hoekstra have already signed on to take New Online Destination Grand Valley Lanthorn part in the program. “We have l(X) percent sign ­ Grand Valley State ing up and everyone thinks it’s a University ’s Facilities Services great idea,” Thimmesch said and Planning department hopes In addition to the plan to to save the university about save energy in university aca­ $I22,(XX), or 2 percent of the demic departments, facilities 2(X)4 energy budget by adjusting services is also orchestrating an temperatures in university energy saving campaign in buildings. GVSU on-campus housing. The 2(XW fiscal year energy Flyers have been distributed on budget for the university is a campus urging students to turn total of $6.1 million, including off lights in dorm rooms when electricity, gas. fuel oil, water they leave, take shorter showers and steam. and set thermostats a couple of Facilities services hopes to degrees lower to help cut some reduce operating costs by estab ­ costs. • Events • Classifieds lishing and maintaining univer ­ The university has been sity-standard temperatures for implementing other energy sav­ • Restaurants • Bars & Clubs heating and cooling. ing measures for the past four years by making energy effi­ ______and more! Director of Facilities Services Tim Thimmesch said ciency improvements and suc­ ^ www.grandrapidslive.com that the temperatures will he set cessfully managing the purchase at a maximum of 70 degrees of utility services. These past during the winter season and at a actions have generated more minimum of 76 degrees during than $35().(XX) annually in insti ­ the summer. tutional budget savings. Some of these improvements include The University of Michigan Prior to the implementation of the program, university build ­ installing motion detectors for College of Pharmacy has been ings had temperatures that light, a new energy-saving boil ­ ranged from 72 to 77 degrees in er on the downtown campus and What Do developing leaders for health care, the winter and 68 to 74 degrees more energy-efficient lights in Allendale. the pharmaceutical industry, higher in the summer. Thimmesch said that this Thimmesch said that the These Leaders education, biotechnology, business, change in building temperatures possible $122,000 in savings will have little impact on the would he in addition to the engineering, law, and other careers comfort level of offices and money that the university is Have in Common? classrooms and will result in lit­ already saving from existing for 127 years. tle change for most areas. The programs. “I'm very optimistic that It’s one reason facilities services staff will still he responsible for making sure we'll he very successful, and our College is always the systems are working correct­ we’ll be watching to see if we ly, hut will not adjust the tem­ can save that two percent, ” said ranked among the peratures to settings outside of Thimmesch. “People signed on the set range. very willingly and were very world s best. The program was being initi ­ understanding. I think between Now, a new, dual- ated as a voluntary one, hut housing and the academic and Thimmesch said that all of the administrative areas that we'll degree program deans and department heads he successful." offered by GVSU Gwendolyn Olivers, Chief Gayle Crick, Manager, Cynthia Kirman, Manager, KELLY Pharmacist, University of (ilohal Marketing, National Managed Pharmacy and the U-M can continued from page 1 Michigan Health Service F.li I.ills- 6c C-o. Program, General Motors Flerb Deromedi said that along Deromedi is confident that put you on the fast with Kelly’s record comes a reputa ­ Kelly’s success will transfer to the track to your own tion he hopes will help in recruiting. Division I level. “He’s got a great deal of “Coaching the X’s and O’s pharmacy career — recognition in the state," he ’s very solid and a great game Deromedi said. “Not only with planner, ” Deromedi said. “He saving you time, players, but with coaches and he has an extreme ambition, great has a good base outside of the IQ and is very comfortable to he and money. state. especially in the around. ” To learn more Midwestern areas.” “I’m Ux>king forward to the On Jan. 6 Kelly was named challenge of bringing CMU foot ­ about the dual- Division II co-coach of the year ball back to its rightful place at the along with Mike Van Diest of top of the Mid-American degree program, Carrol (Mont.). Conference. ” Kelly said. Peter I.abadic, President, Albert laning, President, Robert Lipper, Vice President, schedule an Williams-1 .abadic, 1JLC, a Phyto-Technologies, Inc. Biopharmaceutics R&l), Kelly’s record vs CMU’s win record subsidiary of Leo Burnett Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. appointment with 1991 9-3* 6-1-4 Communications pre-pharmacy 1992 8-3 5-6 advisor Dr. Dan 1993 6-3-2 5-6 Gerbens, in the 1994 8-4 9-3* Department of 1995 8-3 4-7 Biomedical Sciences, 1996 8-3 5-6 616-331-2829; 1997 9-2* 2-9 gerbensd GPgvsu. edu. 1998 9-3* 6-5 Also, visit the Catherine Polley, Vice I-arrv Wagcnknecht, CEO, David Xaccardelli, Vice 1999 5-5 4-7 President, Michigan Pharmacists U-M College of President, 2000 7-4 2-9 State Government Affairs, Association MDS Pharma Services Pharmacy online at National Association of Chain 2001 13-1* 3-8 Drug Stores www.umich. edu/-pharmacy, e- 2002 14-0*% 4-8 mail: vlperryQ umich.edu, or call 2003 14-1% 3-9 A University of Michigan 734-764-7312. College of Pharmacy Degree Your future never looked * Conference Championship better. % National Championship

PLAN continued from page 1 schools and prepare them to flourish into graduate programs, MONTE'S JO’TOOLES but will also take Grand Valley State University ’s lesser-known / PUBLIC HOUSE programs and prepare them for DAILY HAPPY HOUR advancement. MONDAY-FRIDAY 4PM-7PM “I think that it would actual­ Hours of Operation Wednesdays ly enhance the development of new programs at the graduate DRIIIK SPECIALS MONDAY-FRIDAY 11AM-2AM Irish Night program by getting them togeth ­ hue music er and helping them set policies SATURDAY 11AM-2AM Anything IRISH $3.00 and procedures, ” she said. Shots The new expanded model Tuesdays SUNDAY 12PM-2AM will attempt to remain “budget JHAUHRY Guinness neutral, ” said Sue Martin, asso­ $2 EVERYTHING Open for LUNCH DAILY Green Beer ciate vice president for 14 The Unit * Academic Affairs. 21 The Green Room Car Bombs Currently the administration 9-11 pm has not officially created the 28 The Unit Fujl^d menu until 1am every night of the week budget because positions still " Happy Hour from 4-7pmMon-Fri need to he filled, including the dean for the College of Liberal Wednesdays Arts and Sciences, which is cur­ rently being searched for $1 Domestics unncE music Sundays are Bloody Mary Sunday's nationally, Martin said. Although the new model is & Well drinks Thurs, Fri, Sat and get $4.00 Burgers & Fries until midnight expanded, Nagelkerk said that $3.00 Bloody Mary Bar ALL Day & ALL Night! after a transition period the new 1/2 off everything else Top 40, Dance Remix model will continue to he effi­ Over 60 Sauces, Mixes, and Spices to choose from! cient and will continue to & Progressive Dance encourage growth amongst pro ­ 9-11:30pm grams. GOOD FOOD GOOD PEOPLE GREAT BEER! “We need to get the transi ­ tion plan in place and people need to clearly understand their 438 BRIDGE DID 448 BRIDGE NW responsibilities and their new accountability and it can work GRRDD RAPIDS GRAND RAPIDS efficiently, ” she said. s I \ p 3

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Buys by Institutional Research Other reasons include aver­ considered for the award 10 percent. C ampus ■ The value Grand and Evaluation, Inc. age class sizes of 27, research includes several criteria that an GVSU beat the national GVSU is the only institution opportunities and classes that institution must meet. Some of averages in all of the categories. from press reports Valley places on in the state of Michigan to be are taught by faculty instead of these criteria include being an GVSU’s out-of-state tuitior included every year in the teacher ’s assistants. accredited, four-year institution was $17.9X4 as compared to the quality education report ’s eight year history. Institutional Research and that offers bachelor ’s degrees national average cost of $21 Piano lassons has again landed “We’re pleased to again be Evaluation, Inc. also said that and offer full residential facili­ 308. GVSU also beat the nation ­ available for adults listed as one of the nation's best GVSU has an interactive envi ­ ties (including housing and food al average in both academic aspects by recording an averagt Adults interested in learning to GVSU among the top buys, ” said GVSU President ronment that is conducive to service). Mark Murray. “Our reputation learning, making GVSU degrees Additionally, the university incoming freshman grade poim play piano can enroll in the Adult 100 Best College Buys for academic excellence and the valued by graduate schools and must have had an entering class average of 3.41 and an ACT Group Piano Lessons this Winter fact that we are such a great employers nationwide. in 2002 that had a higher aver­ score of 24. The national aver semester. Classes begin Jan. 19. Nate Hoekstra value continues to make Grand Along with the announce ­ age grade point average and ages were 3.22 and 23. respec ­ The class will be a 12-week class Grand Valley Lanthorn Valley a very attractive option ment of the award, the GVSU SAT/ACT score than the nation ­ tively. held on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. in for students. ”. community saw a waiting list for al average for first-year students, Institutional Research anc the Performing Arts Center. Cost For the eighth straight year Some of the reasons GVSU incoming students for the 2003- as well as have an out-of-state Evaluation. Inc. is an independ ­ 2(X)4 school year, something that tuition for two semesters that ent research and consulting is $220. People can register for the Grand Valley State University was selected to receive the acco­ lade is due to the university ’s hasn't occurred in the recent was lower than the national group that specializes in reten ­ class by calling (616) 331-7180 or has been named one of America's 100 Best College value of education to the cost of past. average or not exceeding the tion and recruiting of students (8(H)) 690-0314. tuition. The selection process to be national average by more than for colleges and universities.

Hemlock Crossing hikes focus on nlants. animals Winter Nature hikes are now Universities being offered at Hemlock 6.5-- Crossing. The naturalist-led hikes will focus on plant and animal to combine adaptations to the winter. There is Higher ed no fee for the walks and no need 5.5-- for advanced registration. Walks are being held Jan. 3 at 9 a.m., purchases Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and March 7 at GVSU CMUWMU I p.m. For more information call ______Michigan universities______Universities may cost in US Grand Valley iMnllwm ■ (616) 738-4810. Many Grand Valley students are wondering where their hard earned cash is going when they pay tuition. begin to combine Wyoming Library Public purchases to save forum on Norton Mounds Nate Hoekstra Private colleges had a larger tuition-only increase of $5,298. said. money on materials People are invited to attend a average increase for the same GVSU Student Senate "These data represent one Grand Valley Lanthorn attempt to give some insight into public forum at the City of time frame, a total of $1,114. President Rachael Voorhees said However, even with the she was glad the university was what's going on with the big and services Wyoming Public Library. The As the cost of higher educa­ increases in public tuition. The tion across the nation skyrockets increases in tuition nearly across handling the situation in light of meeting will be held on Jan. 15 at the board, students who are budget issues at the state level. public finding these institutions Nate Hoekstra 7 p.m. The meeting will focus on due to state budget cuts imple ­ mented by state legislatures, a finding themselves in financial "The university has done a receive is a key factor in the ris­ Grand Valley Lanthorn ing costs." the Norton Mounds, which is com­ weak national economy and dire straits can be comforted by great job of saving money where Although the cuts do not The continued downwarc ing under the control of Keny decreased levels of endowment the fact that the 2(X)2-03 aca­ they can, so 1 can appreciate the come as a surprise to many, the spiral of Michigan ’s econom> County Parks Department and the funding, a report released Oct. demic years saw $105 billion university trying to take up as return to students. That number much slack as possible," cuts and lack of funding come at and cuts in higher educatior future of the mounds. For more 21 by the College Board said funding have all of the state’* that students may not be bur ­ is not only a record number, but Voorhees said. a very key time, as Congress is information call Deb muller at a grand total of more than $13 The Michigan state legisla­ considering extending the cur­ public universities looking foi (616) 456-3586 or Pete Daly at dened with the full effect of rent Higher Education Act, new ways to save a buck. increased tuition and fees. billion from 2(X) 1 -02. ture is working with Michigan (616)456-3539. which is a law that governs A new collaboration betweer Although initial tuition fig­ Skidmore College professor Governor Jennifer Granholm to many federal student aid pro ­ universities would allow univer ­ ures may seem abnormally high, Sandy Baum, in an interview balance the budget, but higher FSX Freestyle Snow Cross with the Chronicle for Higher education will likely be a por ­ grams. sities to save millions of dollar* various higher education ana ­ The act must be renewed each year on the purchase ol lysts say that students and par ­ Education, said that even though tion of the budget that is cut to atneltanlexJan. 9-10 from time to time and has often everything from road salt to nat ents are actually paying for a some colleges and universities make back the nearly $950 mil­ been used to increase amount ural gas to computer software. The FSX Freestyle Snow Cross smaller percentage of the bill. across the nation have reported lion deficit that is continuing to and availability of student aid. The deal is the rough equiva­ will be held at the DeltaPlex on Grant and federal loan some increases that are greater plague the state. Jan. 9-10 at 8 p.m. Dtx>rs open at 6 money have increased at a high ­ than 20 percent, the overall Further cuts mean that it will however, due to current finan ­ lent of buying a case of maca price increase once aid is taken be likely that students statewide cial situations, some national roni and cheese at a time anc pm. Tickets are $25, $18 and $10 er rate than the recent batches of into account is far more modest. will be digging further into their lawmakers are pushing colleges splitting the cost with friends. general admission only. tuition hikes. to keep costs down instead of “These partnerships coulc "Despite the increases, many Baum is the lead author for pockets to pay tuition bills when "Trends in College Pricing they finally arrive sometime in trying to rely on state and feder­ end up being the 8(X)-pounc college students pay much less al funds to make ends meet. gorilla.” said Mike Boulus DeltaPlex to host than you would expect." said 2(X)3," the College Board report. mid-January. GVSU is already planning a •Some legislators are even executive director of the Gaston Caperton. president of If the increase in tuition and Championship boxing 3.9 percent increase, but that trying to correct the problem by Presidents Council. State the College Board. overall costs to attend college The DeltaPlex Championship could change drastically with threatening consequences for Universities of Michigan. "We The College Board is a non ­ continue to rise for the next ten Professional Boxing will be held at years at the same rate as they the cuts to the state budget. raising tuition. Rep. Howard P. are doing everything we can tc profit group that owns the rights "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) intro ­ keep costs in check, and this the DeltaPlex at 7 p.m. on Friday, to the SAT, a common college have this decade, 2013 GVSU At the Dec. 3 GVSU Board Jan. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. students should plan on shelling of Trustees meeting. University duced legislation last month that may help us go that extra mile.” entrance exam. President Mark Murray said that would reduce public university The universities and the. state Tickets go for $12 general admis­ Officials at the Association out about $14.(XX) for tuition in his discussions with state rep ­ funding to an institution if they issued a request to energy com­ of Independent Colleges and and fees. That number comes sion advanced, $17 general admisi- resentatives, there is almost no raised tuition too much under panies late in December asking Universities said that some col­ from the College Board report son day of the fight. $27 and $52 doubt that GVSU will be cut, it certain circumstances such as them to bid on providing natural leges are taking action early to which accounts for inflation to reserved. the value of the current dollar. is merely a matter of by how raising costs two years in a row. gas to the collection of institutes ease the ‘sticker shock ’ of par ­ much. Murray also said that the Some critics of the plan The contract for all 15 of the ents by telling them when their Nationally, colleges and uni ­ university will try to "eat about claim that punishment of the universities could likely be Students can Experience children are in middle school versities are increasing aid pack ­ half ” of any cut made to fund ­ university by reducing financial worth hundreds of millions ol what classes to have them enroll ages by leaps and bounds, and Spain this summer ing. but that it is likely that the aid is not the right approach. dollars. in and other information like Grand Valley State University is other half will be passed onto Voorhees said that she thought it The move that was forced by Experience Spain is a program that how much money to save to be no slouch. According to the students in the form of a "tuition was a bad idea because when the the downturn of the state econo ­ runs from July 4 - July 18. The able to afford their child's edu­ Office of Financial Aid on the Allendale Campus, about 70 adjustment." university gets money, it goes to my has led the group of univer ­ program provides students with the cation. "The idea that I’ve gotten is the administration but "when sities to find an unlikely ally: the Private colleges and univer ­ percent of GVSU students use opportunity to visit and tour Spain that we’re only in about the sec­ someone tries to take away state of Michigan. sities have been the luckier of financial aid to help supplement ond round of budget cuts," financial aid, that is money that “We are cutting back, anc while immursing students in the public and private schools, said the cost of getting a higher edu­ Murray said. "If things go as I is going directly to the student to it's unfortunate, ” said Mitch Spanish language. The cost is Caperton. as the average finan ­ cation. The average award that students who are receiving think they might, we (GVSU) pay for their education." Irwin, director of the Michigar $2. 5(H). $350 is due to GVSU by cial aid package at private Although there is no limit in Department of Management anc schools increased by 197 per ­ financial aid of any form get is could be facing third and fourth April 19. Students interested in the rounds of budget cuts in the place to stop tuition from Budget, in an interview with the cent over the course of the past $6,597. Experience Spain program should years ahead." increasing past a critical mark, Grand Rapids Press. “If we car decade. During the same 10- Although GVSU is one of contact Diane Phelps at (616) 331 - the various schools across the Murray also noted that there is also no limit to how find a way to help save a nicke year span, tuition at the same regardless of any state funding much public universities can ... then we really should be 7117. schools increased by X6 percent. nation facing additional budget raise the available amounts of doing more of that. ” Students at public colleges crises, many GVSU students situation. GVSU would be com­ mitted to continuing "a tradition financial aid to help students in State officials are planning and universities across the consider themselves lucky when of excellent education" at the need to be able to afford their an informational campaign tc Kid Rock to visit Van nation frequently use more than presented with some increase university. education. begin sometime in early 2(X)4 tc one source of financial aid from numbers from schools across the Andel Arana The College Board report "I think that if we limit the help spread the word about the sources ranging from Pell grants nation. amount of aid available to stu­ savings that groups ranging Kid Rock will be at Grand to student loans to scholarships. The nation ’s highest one- indicates that the trend of higher education appropriation cuts at dents and tuition and fees keep from universities, community Rapids ’s Van Andel Arena on Feb. The report put out by year (from 2(X)3-2(X)4) increase increasing, that we are doing our colleges, cities and even public College Board showed that a at a public university is a whop ­ the state level is causing increas ­ 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale communities and economy a schools could gain from work­ $579 average increase of tuition ping 43.1 percent increase at the es at other institutions of higher for the event at 10 a.m. on University of California. Los education nationwide, which is great disservice," Voorhees said. ing with the state to buy sup and fees for public universities plies, power and various othei Saturday at the Van Andel box in the 2(X)3-04 academic year. Angeles, without fees, for a "not a surprising trend." Baum office, as well as Ticketmasters. materials and services. Local agencies could alsc People can contact Ticketmaster at benefit from a purchasing part ­ (616) 456-3333 or www.ticketmas- Transit center to comfort benefit Rapid passengers nership by utilizing state mail ter.com . All tickets are $35. hubs, purchasing consortium* and printing facilities. Eric G allippo of 2(X)4. All of the buses were 45 transportation in the area. He also said expansion was The state has already beer Grand Valley Lanthorn Once finished, the $19 mil­ minutes late because of a bad lion. 425 ton, steel structure will snow storm one time, she said, made possible through the pass ­ saving money in this manner by cover the area of nearly two during which she had to wait out ing of a millage in 2(XX) and the purchasing pools between state Important Protected from the drizzling, recent millage renewal and departments. The state budget December sky by a small, glass football fields and be about four in the cold along with the other stories tall at its highest point. passengers. increase, as was voted in favor department has saved nearly enclosure, Jennifer Leach sat Not only will the new struc­ on Nov. 4. will make even more $100 million since the beginning patiently looking into the gray Unlike the current transit center, Notice the new facility will be covered ture be covered by one acre of services available. He also said of 2/003 by getting concession* air. Seated at the only bench on Teflon-coated fiberglass, it will that in the future a new mass from materials suppliers anc the “yellow” platform's south for protection from the ele­ also have 17 bus slips, or shel ­ transit technology like light rail reworking contracts. end. she ate snack crackers to ments. have public restrooms, ters, that will provide seating could be introduced. “We buy a lot, and if we car pass the time waiting for her bus food vendors with dining tables and electronic time and route with wind screens, nearly three Light rail is a modem mode leverage that as a group in the for weather at the Rapid ’s Downtown times as many at the current sta­ of transportation with single area of janitorial supplies oi Transit Center at 210 Ionia St. information on display. “The (STC) will provide a tion. cars or short trains usually in road salt or carpeting, we’ll def­ which will take her to work just Mayor John Logie said the exclusive lanes powered by an initely see some savings, ” saic as it has done almost everyday more comfortable and easy to notices and use space for passengers, ” said STC is a state-of-the art facility electric wire from overhead. Phil Abruzzi, director of pur for the last 17 years. that will provide long-term serv­ “To maintain our quality of chasing at the University ol Leach is like many of the Jennifer Kalczuk. spokesperson school for the Rapid. ice into the future. life we need to get one person Michigan. nearly six million Rapid riders The Rapid is a service of the out of one car out of one parking Although no hard numbei in the Grand Rapids area who Increased passenger infor ­ mation and a single platform for Interurban Transit Partnership space, ” the mayor said. can be pinned to how much the cancellations depend on public transportation which was formed in 2(X)0 by The ITP has already hired a potential savings could be, it i* to get them to work, school or every bus, she said, will make the cities of Grand Rapids. East national consultant to begin likely to be in the millions. across town to run errands and the center much more under ­ Grand Rapids, Grandville, looking into what types of new According to the National who are expected to benefit standable than the present one, please call Kentwood. Walker and transportation technologies best Association of State Universitie* from the new Surface which is out in the elements and only has three platforms for all Wyoming, replacing the old suit Grand Rapids, Kalczuk and Land Grant Colleges, it i* Transportation Center being Grand Rapids Area Transit said. estimated that on average, insti ­ 616-331-3255 constructed next to the Rapid's of the buses. Authority (GRATA). Logie, “The city and especially the tutions spend about $284 millior offices at 300 Ellsworth St. Leach said she is looking forward to the new bus station who is on the board of directors downtown fare) really changing a year on facility maintenance Construction on the STC of the ITP. said it was this and we are excited to be a part capital improvements, equip began in March of 2003 and is providing restrooms as well as a covering to protect from rain group ’s formation that was a of that, ” she said. ment and supplies. expected to be complete by June and snow r#*al hrpaWthmnah for nnblir M

GRAND VJUliY LMITHORN Thursday, January 8, 2004 OPINION rarib 'galley 'gmtfyom MA (WJUBS The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University

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Volume 38, Number 18 Wrong place, wrong time, wrong choice

Although former GVSU head coach Brian GVL SPEAK UP Kelly deserves to move up the NCAA football This week the Grand Valley Lanthorn asked six community members: ranks, Central Michigan University was not the correct choice. What is the hardest thing about coming Timing is everything in this business.” These were coach Brian Kelly ’s words in a press conference announc­ ing his acceptance of the head coaching position for the Central Michigan bach to school from break? University football team. There is a right time for great leaders to step out of the limelight. There is also a wrong time. Kelly chose the wrong time. In the middle of a winter break, Kelly slowly slipped into the darkness some may call Chippewa football. There was nothng wrong with the coach’s decision, he went where he was needed. “Grand Valley wanted me here, and I wanted to be here,” he said in a press conference. “But 1 think I’m needed at Central Michigan. I think I can restore a once proud tradition.” But was he only wanted there? Granted CMU needs something and, although he is a great coach, he isn’t a miracle worker. The Chips have only won 10 games in the last three years — that is less than the Lakers have won all season. Not to mention he basically was coaching the Chips from Allendale, considering Chips have been transferring here steadily "Not having to go to "Buying all my books, and "Going back to all over the past few years. work, but also not hav­ getting used to college life your classes." ing a paycheck." again." The truth is he has not done everything he can do here. When he Monique Emmons received his contract extention last year, Tim Selgo, athletic director at Shane Zuiderveen Andrew Olson Sophomore GVSU, also talked about the extention he had with his duties. Sophomore Freshman Pre Med “Brian represents our university very well,” Selgo said last year after Business Film & Video Kelly ’s six-figure, five-year contract was signed. “In fact, he will be attending numerous gatherings with President Murray in the upcoming year as an ambassador for the institution with alumni and potential donors. This is above and beyond the normal duties of a football coach.” What Kelly could do at GVSU still had room to grow. He continued to be a great recruiting device. Not only because of his record on the field, but because of his demeanor and class off the field. With a school as large as CMU, he will be a coach — period. Kelly deserves better than that. He deserves better because he has earned better. He was a championship away from solidifying a college football dynasty. He was always a season away from sending several more Lakers to professional or semi-professional team. Look at coaches such as Jim Tressel, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. He was head coach at Youngstown State, a Division I-AA school which he left with a 156-62-2 record, and made the "Having to get up early "Having to devote my "Having to walk in the jump to one of the most storied programs in college football. in the morning." time to studies instead of bilzzard." Sounds vaguely familiar to a certain Laker football coach of 13 years to Elimidate." who possessed a 118-35-2 record with two consecutive national champi­ Kimberly Pearson Tracy Lamb onships in three consecutive championship game berths. Sophomore John Lee Junior Business Senior Writing Unfortunately, because of his “gut” feeling Kelly will be many seasons Public Administration away from taking the reigns of a Division I-A team he deserves. Congratulations and good luck coach Kelly, you will need it.

GVL STUDENT OPINION ‘“And, for (god's sake, The new sound of music fiave a cigarette witfi your .” Welcome back everyone! Not to do not have any moving parts inside. player. These services license artists coffee be clichd, but I think as 1 get older time In other words, no more skipping! songs to place for availability for you seems tp slip by quicker and quicker. I That ’s right, absolutely no more skip ­ to download for anywhere from eighty - Justin Vaimassoi hope everyone had a wonderful break ping of your favorite songs when you cents to one dollar each song. CDs Owner of the Morningstar 75 but it’s time now to hit those books run through campus to get to class. that you have are getting old? Matthew once again for just a few more months. This is also of benefit to those students Download new songs. Pete But, While you ’re hitting those who love to listen to some tunes while I just got an MP3 player made by GVL OPINION POLICY writes for the books, sometimes it’s nice to listen to taking a jog or riding a bike, try doing MPIO and it has kept me going most GVL opinion. a little music. What better to do that those things with CD players and days in the office. It is much easier to The ultimate goal of the mits each issue. The limit for His views do with than a personal MP3 player? you ’ll find it’s a little too bulky. carry with me and I don ’t have any Grand Valley Lanthorn opinion for letter length is one page, While working over break I Average MP3 players that are sold troubles using the player at any time. not necessarily page is to stimulate discussion single spaced. noticed that many parents were buying can hold around 25 songs out of the If you didn ’t get one of these for and action on topics of interest to represent those The editor reserves the MP3 players for their kids more than box. Right there that ’s more than most Christmas, then put some of your the Grand Valley Community. right to edit and condense let­ of the CDs hold. Yet, you can find some Ramen Noodle money aside and pur ­ any other product. So what makes The Grand Valley Lanthorn ters and columns for length players that can come with or expand chase one. You won ’t be disappointed. newspaper. these so popular for the Christmas sea­ welcomes reader viewpoints restrictions and clarity. son? up to the amount of space for 60, 120 I can ’t wait to get into more topics and offers three vehicles of To understand their popularity we and into the thousands of songs. That this semester. One thing I am sur­ expression for reader opinions: All letters must be typed. should take a look at the advantages of is quite a variety at your fingertips. prised about though is that I have had letters to the editor, guest The Grand Valley Lanthorn an MP3 player over any other portable Just to add to it, most companies are NO emails for suggestions for topics columns and phone responses. will not be held responsible for music device. even including a FM radio function in in my column. For as many letters to Letters must be signed and errors that appear in print as a Check out how small these things the player incase you are getting sick the editor I know this campus writes, I accompanied with current pic ­ result of transcribing handwrit ­ can get! The smaller-sized players are of your own songs. would think I would a least get a few. ture identification. Letters will ten letters. just perfect to put in your pocket and Speaking of songs, if you go So come on! Send me a few sugges­ be checked by an employee of The name of the author is go through popular pay sites like iTunes tions at [email protected] . the Grand Valley Lanthorn. usually published but may be Being that they a«c so small also and Rhapsody, you can have an unlim ­ No poll this week, have a great Letters appear as space per ­ withheld for compelling reasons. attributes to the fact that n»o«t players ited selection of songs to put on your weekend. V t . A5 Al Colley Inker Life Editor GRAND VAIUV UNTNORN lakerlife(

to keep GVSU students in Reeves said, “and these class­ Laker Aerobics, at $75 for a ■ Grand Valley shape. es can kick your butt. ” semester multi-pass, $50 for a From Jan. 12 to Jan. 15 WRS offers four different class permit or $6 per single State University’s students and staff are invited types of passes to accommo ­ class. Fieldhouse facilities to “how to” sessions offered date participants. “All instructors are certi­ by the office of wellness and An annual multi-pass fied or in the process of being offers many oppor ­ recreation services. allows participation in any certified.” Reeves said. — ' .m “The series of “how to ” classes during the fall, winter While students may join in tunities for both stu­ sessions provide students who and spring semesters. a class at any point in the are not familiar with the basic A semester multi-pass semester, the “how to” ses­ dents and faculty to movements, techniques and offers the same universal par ­ sions are mandatory for spin ­ equipment, ” said Brenda ticipation, but for a single ning classes due to safety con ­ stay in shape, espe ­ Reeves, Director of WRS. semester. Graduate students cerns. cially during the The different classes and the public can obtain class Additionally, it is asked offered by Laker Aerobics permits in order to attend a that participants call in winter months include step aerobics, pilates, certain type of class. Also, advance if they are unable to yoga and classes that target passes for a single classes can make it to spinning, in order AJ Colley particular areas such as the be purchased. to keep bikes open to others. abdominal muscles. As far as pricing is con ­ For students daunted by Grand Valley Lanthorn WRS also offers a spin ­ cerned, students get the best the aerobics classes, Reeves ning class which uses bikes to deal. For an annual multi-pass said it’s important to find a With obesity on the rise in work on muscular endurance, the fee is $25 for students and format that fits right in an America and winter keeping cardiovascular endurance and $35 for faculty and staff. environment that is comfort ­ people indoors, some students strength. Killer core classes Semester multi-passes cost able. She said to start with an might be concerned about are 30-minute workouts that $10 for GVSU students and abdominal or killer core class. their level of fitness. increase core strength. $15 for faculty and staff. More information about Many students are aware Most of the participants Faculty and staff can also pay the classes can be found of Grand Valley State are students. Reeves said, $2 for a single class. Graduate online at www.gvsu.edu/well- University ’s Fieldhouse facili­ with more than 90 percent of students can purchase a ness , or visit the front desk at ties for working out, but some participants being female. She semester multi-pass for $50, a the Fieldhouse. Also, to pur ­ people may not know about said males tend to take cardio- class permit for $35 or pay $4 chase a pass, bring your valid Laker Aerobics. Offering a kicking, abdominal and spin ­ for a single class. GVSU I.D. to the front desk wide range of exercise class­ ning classes. Members of the public are of the Fieldhouse. es, Laker Aerobics are helping Grand Valley Lanthorn / Sara Gross “Real men do aerobics, ” also able to take advantage of Riding a stationary bike, seniorTravis Kirk takes the time to work out

GVSU Honors director retires Get your news! Every Week AJ Colley grandchildren's lives. Her son holding a faculty appointment Grand Valley Lanthorn and his family live nearby and in the department of biomed ­ she ’s excited to mold her grand ­ ical/ health sciences. children into golf and garden “I have had such a reward­ While Grand Valley State enthusiasts. Callahan would ing time at Grand Valley,” University students were pack ­ also like to be a volunteer Callahan said, “and its people ing up for winter break, another grandmother, reading books to have been so good to me. I am Student group helps animalsperson at the university was children. very proud of having been a part gearing up for years of relax­ Speaking of her stint at of the development of such a ation. After 24 and a half years GVSU, Callahan said she ’s fine institution of higher educa­ Maribeth Holtz organization on campus, but it Is ing for animals. at GVSU, Johnine Callahan, focused on animal rights demon ­ been fortunate. tion. ” Grand Valley Lanthorn “I think a lot of people just director of the honors college On the Friday prior to the strations. “The thing I have enjoyed really wanted the chance to and professor of biomedical and retirement reception, GVSU “We’re not just about animal interact with animals, ” De most at GV has been the peo ­ When Pat Kepley saw a health sciences, has retired. students held a gathering for rights, ” De Leeuw said. “We’re Leeuw said. ple, ” Callahan said. “I have descriptive video at the Kent In order to celebrate, con ­ truly enjoyed being with stu­ Callahan in the upper Greek She said much of this stems County Animal Shelter volun ­ about compassion. ” gratulate and thank Callahan for dents both as a teacher and as a room of Neimeyer, said Janaan She said she has always felt from the students missing their teer training session, tears came her work, a retirement reception program director. I have made Decker, honors college Office to his eyes. He said he wondered compassion for animals and that pets at home. was held Friday, Dec. 12 at the Natalie Johnson, a sopho ­ good friends among the faculty Coordinator. f, how animals like those could be it is in her heart. She said she Alumni House. From 3 to 5 p.m. “1 feel very good, indeed, ” gave up meat as a moral deci­ more, said she ’s always been and staff and treasure those rela­ out there in the world. friends, faculty and alumni met tionships. I leave GVSU believ ­ Callahan said, “about the future sion 10 years ago and said it interested in helping with ani ­ “I just wanted to take every to honor Callahan with speeches ing that GV students are some of our country when I look at makes her sick when she sees mals and volunteered with an single animal home with me.” and gifts. of the nicest people on earth. ” the talent and decency of our people pick on animals as a joke. animal shelter in her hometown. said Kepley. president of Animal “I am deeply honored by Originally, Callahan came to students. ” De Leeuw said she has She was glad the club was start­ Care Takers. the retirement reception, ” the university to teach medical “(The retirement! represents always wanted to stick up for ed because she was looking for a Since he started ACT, a vol ­ Callahan said. microbiology courses in the old a major life change, ” Callahan those who have been picked on. way to volunteer and there was unteer organization at Grand She and her husband of 42 school of health sciences. She said. “It means ending a reward­ “Sometimes you have to no other club like it. Valley State University, he ’s years will remain in the moved to the honors program in ing stage of my life, but it is stick up for those who are neg ­ Johnson said she cares about gained a greater passion for ani ­ Allendale area, where she plans 1990 and has served as director also the beginning of another. ” lected,” De Leeuw said. “I don ’t the animals because she has mal issues than he had initially. to have an active role in her four of the honors college while He said the more he researches like cruelty for humans or ani ­ realized how many of them are and finds out about animal mals: it’s just that animals don ’t treated poorly. “They ’re so innocent and issues, the more passion he get stood up for as much. ” humans have such an effect on gains. De Leeuw said since she has ACT allows students who been in the club she has gotten their lives and a lot of times it’s Gospel choir set to raise the praise negative, ” Johnson said. care about animals to come motivated to volunteer more. She said it feels good to help the She said being in ACT has together and demonstrate their AJ Colley group, said Kim Waslawski, Explosion at FSU drew more love for animals through volun ­ animals through volunteering at helped her meet a lot of different people who care about the same Grand Valley Lanthorn sophomore vocalist for Voices than 1,200 people from teering in local animal shelters animal shelters and getting things she does and has given of GVSU. Waslawski said Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint. and fund-raising for animal shel ­ information about animal issues out to other people in the club at her a place to demonstrate her This Saturday, Jan. 10 all she ’s looking forward to the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, ters and organizations. event. Muskegon, Saginaw and other meetings. feelings about animals. are invited as vocal groups Jamie De Leeuw, the organi ­ “It’s reinforced my love of gather to rejoice at this year’s “Last time we went to cities, said FSU minority stu­ zation's vice president, said Kepley said the organization has given him a place to act on helping animals, ” Johnson said. Gospel Explosion. In the MSU and there were a bunch dent affairs director Raymond ACT also provides an atmos­ Grant in an interview with an issue he grew up caring “It’s given me an outlet.” Louis Armstrong Theater, the of choirs there so it was really phere for people who love ani ­ ACT recently raised funds at event begins at 7p.m. and fea­ cool, ” she said, “but it will be FSU Campus News. mals and want to help them. The about. He said at one point he waned to be a veterinarian and the Laker Late Night on Oct. 24 tures Voices of GVSU. a nice to have it here. ” Their concert this year will club is in its first year and has that he ’s always wanted to help by hosting a pie-throwing event. Western Michigan University Although other events feature popular gospel artists about 50 active members. De Leeuw said the money was vocal group and others. might be going on. Waslawski Fred Hammond and Choir, De Leeuw said she has had out somehow. “I just really didn ’t know raised for the Humane Society Voices of GVSU’s more said she hopes people are still accompanied by soloist many people thanking her and how to help out before, ” Kepley of Kent County. than 100 members, directed able to make it to event. Marvin Sapp. Other artists Kepley for starting the club Ferris State University include Mass Anointing, said. ACT also raises money for by Cassonya Pugh, will be because there was no other club De Leeuw said the club is Second Chance for Greyhounds, performing several songs. will be hosting their second Sanford McQueen, the FSU like it on campus that focused on annual Gospel Explosion this Gospel Choir and Peter’s made up of students of all ages the Kent County Animal Shelter Two of these songs have been volunteering. and majors, but have one thing and World Society for the written by members of the March. Last year's Gospel Rock Choir from Detroit. There is another animal in common: they all enjoy car­ Protection of Animals. Campus Leadership Week to debut Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida 800 feet of Gulf Beach Frontage on the web, ’” said Aaron Haight, AJ Colley Different displays from offices and organizations on campus will assistant director of Student Life, 2 Large Outdoor Swimming Pools Grand Valley Lanthorn be present, with the opportunity “and I think it’s really important Sailboat, Jet Ski & Parasail Rentals for students to become involved in that we take the time to walk stu­ This Jan. 12 until Jan. 16, stu­ leadership roles. dent organizations through some Lazy River Ride & Water Slide dents and faculty are invited to “A lot of the positions will be of the processes. We’re here to honor leaders and take advantage Huge Beachfront Hot Tub • Volleyball paid, ” said Michelle Burke, asso­ help them. We’re here for them of leadership opportunities at ciate director of Student Life. and so this just gives us a chance Suites up to 12 people • Airport Limo Service Grand Valley State University's Burke said many opportunities to to get our information out in a dif­ first ever campus leadership week. apply for positions will be avail­ ferent method ” World’s Longest Keg Party With different activities being held able, including transitions leaders, Later that night will be a “stu­ at the Pew and Allendale campus­ Live Band & DJ • Wet T-Shirt, desk staff in residents halls, tour dent organization showcase ” es, campus leadership week kicks guides and summer orientation themed Laker Late Night. Hard Body & Venus Swimwear Contests oft the “I am Grand Valley” cam- leaders. Incorporating the usual music, paign. Also on Wednesday will be an games and food, this night will be On Monday and Tuesday, stu­ Excellence in Leadership Series a mini-campus life night. Book Early dent organizations will be hosting workshop focusing on networking “We hope, ” Burke said, “that an open house in the Student and finding resources. This work­ this Laker Late Night will definite­ Save $$$ Organization Center, featuring shop will be at 7 p.m. and is pre­ ly bring the groups out so they can refreshments and door prizes. sented by career services. tell people what they ’re all about, Student leaders are encouraged to Wrapping up campus leader­ but it will also bring out the differ­ h LJ come scope out organization space ship week is a Friday of fun and ent crowd that ’s just looking for and check their mailboxes. This information. Starting at 5 p.m. is a something social to do.” open house will be from 11 a.m. student organizations' presidents Although this is the first year World Famous until 9 p.m. both days. workshop, where all student lead­ for campus leadership week, Wednesday and Thursday, a ers are welcomed to learn more Haight is confident that it will leadership fair will be on both the about better managing a student become a tradition. Pew and Allendale campuses, pro ­ organization. “We’re having a good viding information on leadership “We had a training last fall for response so far,” she said, “and I opportunities. On Wednesday, the different groups to give them the think it’s going to tum out really fair can be found downtown at basics about how to run an organ­ great. I think we have some DeVos Plaza Project Center from ization. ” Burke said, “and this incredible leaders on campus that 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in Allendale (presidents workshop] is kind of sometimes don ’t get recognized at the Kirkhof Center from 6 p.m. phase-two of that. ” She said stu­ enough. I think this is one way we to 9 p.m. The fair will also be on dents will be taught more about can recognize them and also start Thursday in Kirkhof Center from the budget process and other giving them some ideas for next 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in the organization-enhancing skills. year.” Fieldhouse from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “So many times we say, ‘it’s A6 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN Ibursilay, January H, JiXh DOWNTOWN New coffee house to open

Eric G allippo less kid.” has been better than expected, Grand Valley Lanthom They did not ask him for any Valmassoi said, especially with money down, he said, but instead schcxil being out and no real A couple years ago Justin just let him work on paying them advertising. Valmassoi was a homeless college “day by day.” With only six The new place is better than dropout without a job, sleeping in months of previous experience the old one, said May, who moved churches and behind garbage working in a coffee shop and no to Grand Rapids from Detroit to bins. A couple weeks ago he education in business, Valmassoi help run the first shop, adding that opened his second coffee shop. Ux)k over the shop at the age of it is a lot bigger and maybe it will Momingstar 75 is a new, late- 21. be a little quieter too. night coffee house located at 10 Enlisting the help of some Occupying what until recently Weston St. in Grand Rapids that friends, he began putting in long was Weston Theater, there are Valmassoi and his friends hope hours, often working 12-hour plans to host movie screenings will be yet another popular spot, shifts, and renamed the place and eventually live music in the in addition to the already estab­ Momingstar 76 after a movie pro ­ theater behind the store front of lished Momingstar 76, where duction company he and his Momingstar 75. people can relax, have a smoke, friend Mike May came up with as "This is my chance to do the drink some coffee and talk with kids messing around with home- whole coffee shop thing from friends. video cameras. For whatever rea­ scratch, ” Valmassoi said. “We’re like a living rtxtm with son. Valmassoi kept using the He and May both agreed that coffee in it,” he said. name for things and eventually what has made them successful so Valmassoi, 24, grew up in had it registered as a business, so far is their simple approach. , Detroit and stopped going to when he needed to have his new “1 always thought that coffee school after a few semesters at shop registered, he already knew shops were for people to hang-out what to call it. With a simple pol ­ and bullshit, not for yuppies to Camps and Co nf( Lansing Community College. Without a car, a job or a place to icy consisting of “lots of ashtrays, stop in and grab coffee on the way stay, he finally headed for West gixxJ music, later hours and gmxl to work. That ’s what gas stations Michigan because his mother coffee,” the place developed an are for,” Valmassoi said. “And tor lived in Rockford. almost cult-like clientele of regu­ G(xl’s sake, have a cigarette with Once in the Grand Rapids lars. your coffee.” area, he got to know the owners of “It’s like one giant, (xid-ass The other coffee shops in Gold Coffee Company, a popular family,” Valmassoi said. Grand Rapids try ttx> hard to be SUMMER CAMP Valmassoi also works at like Starbucks, he said. cnallemgi . hangout in Eastown. When Gold ’s ran into financial trouble, Vertigo Music on Division Momingstar 75 is open from 7 s&m ii uNprjr^ rather than go bankrupt, they sold Avenue, ahd said it was store a m. until 3 a.m. all week long and the place to him. manager Herm Baker who helped offers free wireless Internet for “It's the most amusing rags to put him in touch with the right laptop computers as well as dis­ nches story ever,” Valmassoi said. people to make Momingstar 75 counted coffee for students during “If you're going out of business, come into being. the day. Momingstar 76 is open sell your coffee shop to a home­ Business at the new location 24 hours, seven days a week.

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Rich McGowan Sports Editor GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN sportsitt lxmlljorn.com SPORTS I bttrsday, January K 2004 Volleyball team falls just short of division II national finals Elite Eight Championship Title. had 28 attacks, 11 kills and two was kind of a real key. You Scanlon said. “Being the No. 1 Community College where she ■ Laker volleyball ’s The Lakers traveled to San blocks. don ’t ever want to lose, and to team in the region for three was a two-time All-American Bernardino, California and On the defensive end, senior be that close and it not happen ­ years in a row. you’re the team performer. “She's an explosive season ended in a kicked off the event Dec. 4, Nicole Bayle led with 14 digs ing, it’s hard to just walk away that everyone wants to beat, and player, ” Scanlon said. “I’m very where they faced Nebraska- and two blocks and adding six and say ‘we were close, it’s when it came down to it, they excited she ’s here and she ’s loss to North Kearney University. The service aces. Freshman Molly OK.’ Then, you step back and believed it more than anything. ” excited to start training with the Alabama in San Lakers’ hard work paid off for Young had 15 digs to con ­ realize what an accomplishment After the season Bird was team.” them as they ended the evening tribute. it was to even get this far and named the 2003 Great Lakes Setter Jamie Ashmore has Bemadino, CA 3-0, beating the Lopers, 34-32, The win versus N-K you appreciate how well we Intercollegiate Athletic also signed for next season. She 30-26 and 30-17. advanced the Lakers to the did.” Conference Flayer of the Year. is an all-state performer from Michelle Henthorne Sophomore Tracy Kirk led semi-finals where a back and Kirk put up 13 kills and five Bayle was named to the All- LaPort. Ind. “She's a gym rat,” the night for GVSU with 28 forth battle would result in the blocks on the night, with Bird GLIAC First-Team, Kirk was Scanlon said. “Her dad was a Grand Valley Lanthorn attacks, 13 kills, three service North Alabama Lions walking adding 10 kills and seven named to the All-GLIAC coach, and she ’s very athletic. ” aces and three blocks, she was away victorious, winning three blocks. Maciasz had 15 kills Second-Team and Maciasz was “We lose two big players Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 brought closely followed by senior of the four games 30-21, 25-30, and Bayle put up 33 assists, two named to the All-GLIAC next year,” Scanlon said, refer­ the end of the Grand Valley Sabrina Bird who had 28 31-29 and 30-26. service aces and eight digs. Honorable-Mention. ring to Bird and Bayle. "But State University volleyball sea­ attacks, 12 kills, three service “Game three was huge, ” “We were faced with adver­ As for next season, the team they did such a good job of son as they were served a loss aces and a team high for the GVSU head coach Deanne sity all year, and you can either will start training in the spring. mentoring the kids and left by North Alabama in the semi­ night, seven blocks. Scanlon said. “We had the lead fold and start complaining or Tina Tromblay will transfer them in good hands to carry on final round on the road to the Junior Stephanie Maciasz and weren ’t able to finish out. It step up to the challenge, ” to GVSU from Kellogg tradition. ” Laker ladies’ basketball may be back on track

Michelle Henthorne the Lakers continued to domi­ Grand Valley Lanthorn nate, shooting 53.1 percent from the floor, and holding their opponents to 20 percent. It is not such a happy new Ryskamp led the way to their year for the Grand Valley State 98-47 victory with a double ­ University women's basketball double, scoring 24 points and 10 team as they begin the second assists. Zeeff added 19 points half of their season 3-7. and six rebounds with junior The Lakers have dropped Janine Guastella adding 10 three of their last four, including points. a loss to Great Lakes The victory at home chauf- 1832 \\. Campus Drive Intercollegiate Athletic feured the team into a two-week 895-5904 Conference rival Lake Superior break from games for the holi ­ www.campuswest.net Allendale, Ml 49401 State University on Dec. 13. days, and their first game back At the start of the season, faced them against No. 1 seeded GVSU and LSSU were co­ North Dakota. ranked No. I in the conference, With the score tied early in Simply The R ight C hoice : making their meeting highly the second half the Fighting- anticipated. Sioux ran away with the game LSSU led at the half. 39-24. 68-54. anager aintenance ecurity with mergency ager ll iving n ite but GVSU was quick to come “I hope we as a group can 1, M , M , S E P A L O S back then the teams traded the determine that we can control lead back and forth. our own destiny when we play The score was 63-58 LSSU hard and smart," Plitzuweit said. with 2:40 hanging on the clock, Jewett led the night with 13 g of % but a GVSU turnover started a points and seven rebounds and NfoivtVt l Located Right Next To Campus snowball of LSSU points spark ­ Braseth had 12 points and six ing them to the 69-60 win. rebounds. 3. Large fell Lit Parking Lots Df sm “We really need to learn to Jan. 4 the Lakers found take care of the ball and make themselves in St. Cloud shots. ” GVSU head coach Dawn lnt?m jn Minnesota, where they suffered Quiet & Non-Smoking Units Available Plitzuweit said. a 70-47 loss. i “A loss is very frustrating, ” The Lakers fell behind 38-22 uisoinl^fcdrooti}' senior Julie Zeeff said. “We in the first 20 minutes of the '”*** have to choose to either back game, and the Huskies never Apartments Townhouses 2nd Lkla'ftr,'T'i'is.) down or to pull together, and I looked back. The Lakers shot think we’re going to choose seven of 18 from the floor, while Two Bedroom Units - 4 Bedroom Units pulling together. ” the Huskies went 12 of 31. Zeeff led the night with 16 Braseth earned her first dou­ Spacious Living with over 1000 Sq.. Feet - Spacious Living with over 1330 Sq. Feet points, five rebounds and five ble-double of her career, scoring blocks; fellow senior Cori 14 points and 13 rebounds. - Modern Kitchen and Appliances including Dishwashers Jewett who had 13 points and Jewett added eight points with Air Conditioning freshman Erica Ryskamp had 12 Zeeff putting up for seven. -Central Air Conditioning points. “We have a solid team and On-Site Laundry Facility Coming off their loss, the lots of talent, we just need to Quiet & Non-Smoking Units - WASHER AND DRYER IN ALL UNITS Lakers prepared for the arrival turn it around. ” Zeeff said. of Davenport University on Dec. The Lakers are now 3- Many Amenities including Basketball and Volleyball Courts, - Many Amenities including Basketball and Volleyball Courts. 19. and this time, the Lakers 7 overall as they head to Ferris also a Community Room walked away with their heads State University on Jan. 10, also a Community Room high. where they will face the In the opening six minutes, Bulldogs in their fourth Great Davenport took the early, 17-9 Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic lead, but the Lakers came back Conference game of the season. to dominate, outscoring “There ’s nothing we can do Davenport 35-7 over the to change the outcomes of these remaining part of the first half, games.” Plitzuweit said. “But heading to the locker rooms we can control what we do from leading 58-30. here on out." Returning from half time. Are you looking for... WANTED an Apartment or Duplex?

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The band played its Don ’t Notice it and Walk in a movie now. around rock and alternative second album “Information, ” a first show last year as part of the Different Direction. ”) Britney: Me too! styles in the likes of 19 Wheels, follow-up to their debut “From Students for a Free Tibet con ­ Joyride and the Verve Pipe. Dale’s Garage.” cert. The band plans to play the Funniest Show That Didn ’t Best New Governor: Now, a new group of stu­ More played for about 50 show again this January. Even Come Out This Year But Arnold Schwarzenegger dents from Grand Valley State guests at a house party on Nov. 7 As for the future of More, Everyone Talks About It Like California taught us a les­ University is looking to take the and Goorman said they are look ­ “we don ’t have any desire to do Luke Hackney ing to play more shows. anything else,” Goorman said. Grand Valley Lanthorn It’s New Anyhow: “The son: Even if you have no polit ­ stage with a sound unlike the Family Guy” ical experience, your father average rock band. Drawing “It’s tough getting shows, ” The band has already begun Sure, it’s the poor man ’s was a Nazi (and you invited influences from Pink Floyd, the Goorman said, because the working on material for a new Luke's Best and Worst band ’s sound “doesn ’t fit in the album. of 2003 “Simpsons, ” but that show Nazi war criminals to your Beatles, Bob Marley and could not have been funnier if wedding), you don ’t tout any Radiohead, members of the typical rock scene in Grand The album “Information ’ Rapids. ” contains 11 tracks with a mesh Best Song Entitled “Hey it tried. All of my friend ’s have real policies, you skipped half band More said their sound does discovered it (through DVD the elections in the last 11 not fit into one certain category. The self-sufficient band of styles including classic rock, Ya:” “Hey Ya,” by Outkast recorded and produced both ethereal pop, blues and alterna ­ Any song that convinces and reruns on “Adult Swim”) years, that you can still make “We want to present people this year, and talk about it all some of the worst films of all with as many types of music as albums independently, tive rock. Several tracks on the girls to “shake it like a Radowski said. This summer, he album stand out, including Polaroid picture ” in my living the time. I’ve heard that there time and become the governor possible, ” said More ’s lead gui­ are talks of it coming back to of one of the biggest states in tarist Matt Radowski. said he spent most of his time “3:57, ” “M-28, ” “Alien room on Christmas is good working on the audio tracks to Spaceship Invasion ” and “You stuff in my opinion. television. Then again, I also the country. Yay America! More consists of Radowski, heard that in Tucson, Ariz. a Scott Christie on drums, Dan “Information. ” have to get lost to find yourself. ’ llama solved the world ’s Best Album By ‘Slim Jim’ Stauffer on bass and Jason Christie, who wrote several “Information ” flows from Best Sun: The Sun of the songs on “Information, ” song to song effortlessly, creat­ The Sun is on a hot streak, biggest Rubik ’s Cube, infor ­ Peddler: “Be A Man, ” by Goorman playing rhythm guitar mation that was later to be Randy “Macho Man ” Savage and supplying most of the created the album cover ’s ing a seamless sound that keeps again providing us all with dream-like design. The purple the audience listening. More ’s light and warmth. revealed as false. It was a Yep, he made a rap album. band ’s vocals. Goorman said, robotic penguin, from the year Added bonus: he made a track howevei, the members of More and green design plays into the eclectic sound is unlike anything band ’s science fiction theme on on the radio today. Worst Band That Sounds 2012. in which he disses Hulk often switch instruments and all Hogan. Word up G... it’s like share in the songwriting credits. “Information. ” For information aboul Like An Eighties Hair Metal Radowski and Goorman said upcoming shows, please contact Band: The Darkness Best Kiss: Madonna and the whole East Coast/ West As the music industry con ­ Britney Spears Coast thing all over again, tinues to struggle with sluggish they met in math class their More online at moreincon- I don ’t care if these guys freshman year and have been [email protected] . are serious or if they are pok ­ Madonna: Hey Britney... except with white trash and album sales and online piracy. ing fun of those types of since both of our careers are nobody cares. 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Grand Valley Lanthorn Pete Mowry Lakerswin second national championship

In the third quarter with UND driving linebacker son, winning six games in the final 30 seconds or overtime. Rich McG owan Lucius Hawkins forced and recovered a BowenKamp “Bottom line is they beat us at our game, it was the Grand Valley Lanthorn fumble and returned the turnover 59 yards to the UND type of game we like being in, ” UND head coach Dale 20-yard line which set up junior running back Michael Lennon said. “Our confidence was very high... the Nearly everyone in Braly Municipal Stadium on Tennessee ’s I-yard touchdown run made the game 10-0. sense on the sideline was that it was very confident. It’s Dec. 13 was experiencing deja vu. With 9:47 UND kicker Jeff Glas’s 35-yard field still a little bit of a shock, you don ’t realize that you It was nearly two years to the day that Grand Valley still lost the game and you still think there ’s a way that State University was moments away from claiming its first goal cut the GVSU lead to seven but would be as close somehow you can still come through." Division II National Championship only to have its glory the Fighting Sioux would come to preventing the “All year we’ve wanted the ball when the game’s on the crushed by North Dakota University in the final minute. Lakers from their second straight title. line,... we just couldn't get it done, ” BowenKamp said. Now UND had the ball inside the GVSU 20-yard Quarterback Cullen Finnerty threw for 149 yards The Lakers first championship was thanks, in large line. Down 10-3 the Fighting Sioux had driven from its completing 19 of 29 passes and also led GVSU in rush ­ part, to the high powered offense led by quarterback own 25-yard line in II plays and now. on fourth down, ing with 78 yards. Curt Anes and receiver David Kircus. This year the was looking for 10 yards for a first down, or 17 yards "I think he (Finnerty] did a great job of managing defense carried the Lakers, giving up only one field for a touchdown. the football game,” Kelly said. “As I said manage: take UND quarterback John BowenKamp stepped back time off the clock, use time-outs if necessary if we’re goal in their last three games. in the pocket and threw his final pass of the season into not in the right play, don ’t put us in a situation where “I give a great deal of credit to our defense who has the hands of Laker senior linebacker Mike Hoad. we could put the ball on the ground and make a mis­ answered the bell the last three weeks and has not let up a "When the ball was coming towards me it was kind take. Not that he played cautious, but he got us in the touchdown now for 12 consecutive quarters of playoff com­ of like slow motion, all the time I'm thinking to myself right plays and managed the game very well for us." petition and that ’s a lot to be said,” Kelly said. “We got back ‘catch this ball, catch this ball ’ and I caught it and got Tennessee, who was red-shirted last season due to here on the backs of our defense. Last year we were here down right away,” Hoad said. "1 can ’t describe it.” the Lakers already high-powered offense, finished the because of our offense. This year we’re here because of our “I was very confident they were not going to score game with 38 yards on 12 carries. defense, this game can be won in many different ways.” a touchdown, ” head coach Brain Kelly said. "That “It means a lot to me." Tennessee said. “I sat and watched “They have a very good defensive line I was very doesn ’t mean they couldn't, but even if we went into last year and to actually come out here and be a part of it and impressed with some of the penetration they had," overtime I felt we were going to win. ” have the game-winning touchdown it’s the greatest feeling in Lennon said. “They knew what they were doing." The Lakers opened the game as well as they could the world, it’s a dream, still, and I hope I never wake up." The Lakers accumulated only 277 yards of offense, have hoped. BowenKamp completed 28 of 41 for 281 yards and compared to UND’s 303. GVSU put together their second longest drive of set a championship game record for most completions. “We’re just trying to scratch out a living on the year, marching 79 yards on 17 plays chewing up "I’d rather have a championship, ” BowenKamp offense...it was ugly, no question about it,” Kelly said. 7:28 of the clock. Senior David Hendrix kicked a 19- said. "That doesn ’t mean anything to me.” “But there ’s no pictures on that championship trophy. ” yard field goal to put the Lakers up to an early 3-0 lead The Fighting Sioux were (13-2) used to coming from No pictures, just Grand Valley State University ’s name. where the game would stay until halftime. behind. UND found themselves down late often this sea­ Twice. 2

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September 6, 2003 m CS jBftis UC DAVIS Lakers top UC Davis in overtime, 9-6 A G G I ( S

Matt Rose with a 49-yard field goal Apocotos hit a 33-yard Grand Valley Lanthorn by Apocotos. field goal to send the The Lakers put together game into overtime. The Lakers packed their a drive of their own The last time GVSU bags and their game and midway through the scored did not score a headed off to the West second quarter taking touchdown was in 1993 Coast to take on the them down to the two against Indiana (Pa.) in University of California- yard line. However, on which the Lakers lost 34- Davis Aggies in a tense fourth down, Finnerty 3. and classic season opener fumbled in the end zone In overtime GVSU won for GVSU football on and the Aggies defense the coin toss, and selected Sept. 6. recovered the ball. to have the ball second. The star of the game The Lakers rebounded The game once again was not quarterback by tying the game with a became a battle of the Cullen Finnerty, or 26-yard field goal before kickers. running back Michael halftime. The tying kick On the first possession Tennessee. Senior kicker was made possible by an in overtime, the Lakers David Hendrix stole the interception by Scott held the Aggies to show, and the game from Mackey. another field goal the Aggies, with a game­ The Lakers defense was attempt, but Apocotos winning 28-yard field a force to be reckoned missed his shot at glory goal. Hendrix scored all with, as they sacked by kicking the ball wide nine points for the Aggies quarterback Ryan left. This meant that Lakers, while opposing Flanigan five times, three GVSU needed a field kicker Dusty Apocotos of which were by junior goal to win the game. scored all six points for Marcus Spencer resulting On its possession a the Aggies. in minus 21 yards. Finnerty scramble for a California Aggie / Arlert Abraham Each team made In the second half, both first down followed by Aggie quarterback Ryan Flanigan, right, is taken down during Sept. 6 game by Aaron Hein of the successful drives teams added another field two running plays set up Grand Valley State Lakers. The Lakers won the game in overtime, 9-6. throughout the first goal, but it was Aggies Hendrix for the game­ win, assistant head opposition like UC- continue throughout the quarter, but it was the kicker Apocotos who winning 29-yard field coach and offensive Davis.” rest of the season. strong defenses that led to made the play of the goal, and also his 13 coordinator Jeff Quinn Quinn believes the win The Lakers take the the 9-6 GVSU win. game for UC-Davis. consecutive converted said. "You always want to has brought a lot of stage next week at home In the opening quarter, After a 16 play, 65-yard attempt. start the season out with a confidence to the team, versus rival Ferris State the Aggies struck first drive by the Aggies, "This was a tremendous great win, against quality which will hopefully University at 7:00 p.m.

September 13, 2003 Lakers pummel Ferris Bulldogs, 40-10

Matt Rose the last nail in the coffin Grand Valley Lanthorn for the Bulldogs as Hendrix added another Grand Valley State field goal in the early part University started the of the fourth quarter home season off with making the score 27-10. cheers and fireworks in The Lakers defense also the home opener against came up with two the Ferris State University interceptions for Bulldogs Sept. 13. touchdowns. The cheers came from First was a 46-yard the record 12,627 fans interception return by who packed into Lubbers Charity that made the stadium to watch the rival score 33-10, GVSU failed teams battle it out in both to connect on a two-point teams’ first Great Lakes conversion. Intercollegiate Athletic The second was the Conference game of the final score of the game, season. another 46-yard While the fireworks touchdown return by were provided by the senior Dustin Cole. Lakers themselves led by The final score of 40-10 quarterback Cullin meant the Lakers have Finnerty, running back won 16 straight games, 28 Michael Tennessee and an regular season games, 25 almost impenetrable straight GLIAC games, defense. and 23 home games. “It’s "After the showing we just unbelievable, I mean, had last week, we felt an when you walk into this obligation to our defense, stadium,” said head coach to give them a better Grand Valley Lanthorn / Will Hurrah Brian Kelly. "I don ’t care performance, ” Tennessee Brechin, No. 9, runs with the ball during the Sept. 13 game against the Ferris State Bulldogs. Grand Valley beat the Bulldogs 40-10. where you go, to have the said after the game. kind of atmosphere in GVSU began the day of the game, four plays set Tom Perez. Hendrix for a career long Cornerback Dion Division II that we had with a 69-yard, 11-play up a 20-yard Touchdown Unfortunately for Ferris 48-yard field goal, giving Charity said, “We go out here tonight is just drive capped with a four- pass to Carlos Brewster State that was the last GVSU the 17-10 halftime there as a team defense remarkable. ” yard touchdown by only a few minutes after time they would put lead. and we don ’t want them to Kelly also commented Tennessee early in the the Lakers put seven anymore points on the In the second half the score, point blank that ’s on how despite a large first quarter. points on the board. board . Laker’s defense took just how it is.” And that ’s Ferris State crowd it was This was just the After a fumble and two The tables turned in the control of the game and how it was indeed as the great to see all the beginning as GVSU unsuccessful drives second quarter as the control of Ferris State’s Lakers held Ferris students and the entire pummeled Ferris State GVSU was unable to add Lakers added ten more offense, lead by running scoreless in the second western Michigan 40-10. anymore points in the first points thanks to 34-yard back Derek Fudge. Fudge, half. community out at the In the first quarter the quarter. Ferris State, touchdown pass to a main concern to the Late in the third quarter game showing their Bulldogs showed they however, took the upper freshman Micah Stanley. Laker Defense after a Tennessee struck again support. were ready to put up a hand with a late first Followed by a 56-yard huge 276-yard game with 69-yard catch from The Lakers take on fight as they musterd up a quarter drive that lead to interception return by against Hillsdale last Finnerty making the score Wayne State University at drive of their own. On the an early second quarter junior Marvis Bryant week, was only allowed a 24-10. home this Saturday at 7 Bulldog ’s first possession field goal by senior kicker which set up David total of 34 rushing yards. That, however, was not p.m. 3

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September 20,2003 ® Lakers whack Wayne State Warriors, 50-14 Y

Brad Klosner Six freshman (on the field) Grand Valley Lanthorn generally will cause head coaches to have violent With scoreboard lit up ulcers, but they are six with a score of 50-14 at the players that are going to be end of the game against the very good players on our Wayne State Warriors on program, ” Kelly said. Sept.. 20, the Lakers Finnerty ended the game showed why they are, once with a team leading 109 again, a force to be yards rushing and 248 reckoned with in the Great yards passing on 18 Lakes Intercollegiate completions on 27 Athletic Conference. attempts. Tennessee ran for “What we try to do, and 57 yards on 14 carries what our players try to do, while Catlin caught seven is focus on the next passes for 93 yards. opponent, ” said head On the defensive side of coach Brian Kelly, “We the ball safety Scott keep our kids focused. Mackey led the Lakers Seize the moment. Seize with six tackles, while the day.” cornerback Derrick Early in the first quarter, Phillips made five stops. Michael Tennessee ’s one- Wayne State only managed yard touchdown run gave 227 total yards against the the Lakers a 7-0 lead. Laker defense, while the After another Tennessee offense gained 540 yards touchdown DeJuane against the Warrior Boone recovered a defenders. fumbled kick-off and Kelly said that what rumbled 12 yards for impressed him most about another GVSU Grand Valley Lanthorn his team was the passion touchdown, making the Brand Lngston of the Lakers runs with the ball as fellow teammate Mike Pinter blocks a Wayne State player. The Lakers beat the Warriors 50-14. the Lakers played with on Saturday. score 19-0. Cullin Finnerty. resulted in touchdowns for with another Finnerty pass 14 score. Wayne State opened the “This team plays with Finnerty also connected the Lakers and put them in to Mark Catlin for a 30- The game allowed coach great effort. I mean really second quarter by coming with Eric Fowler and Ryan a 40-7 lead at halftime. yard touchdown. Kelly to get some back with a 9-yard great effort. They play Hukill for touchdown The third quarter opened David Hendrix then experience for his younger with a lot of heart, and I touchdown run by Randy passes of 15 and five with Wayne State scoring added the only points of players. Hucthison. think that has a lot to do yards. on a 65-yard touchdown the fourth by kicking a 42- “One time on Saturday, with the kind of support GVSU answered with a Five out of six of the first pass to Michael Griffie. yard field goal to give the we had six freshmen 53-yard run by quarterback [from the fans) that we offensive possessions GVSU ended the quarter Lakers the game by a 50- playing for us on offense. have, ” said Kelly.

Matt Rose six-yard touchdown pass carries while scoring the “He clearly is a guy who Grand Valley Lanthorn caught by Micah Stanley two touchdowns for the can help our football team from Cullen Finnerty. Lakers. offensively, ” said Kelly Grand Valley State Kicker David Hendrix After the Laker defense about moving Hukill to the University traveled to successfully kicked both forced a Charger three-and- running back position. Hillsdale College last extra points to make the out possession, a 49-yard The Chargers ignited one weekend to take on a score 14-7 going into the reception by Mike last drive for a touchdown determined Charger second quarter. Holloway set up a one-yard late in the fourth quarter football team, that didn't Both teams battled back touchdown run by but were unable to let the Lakers claim victory and forth in the second Finnerty. After a failed overcome the large deficit too quickly. quarter denying extra point attempt GVSU making the final score 37- The teams battled back touchdowns on either side led 30-10. 24. and forth but it was the of the field. “I have no concerns Not to be overlooked in Lakers who came away Hendrix however added about how our team this game was the with the 37-17 point three points after an 11- handled a bit of adversity performance by the Lakers victory on Sept. 20. play, 65-yard drive by the on the road,” Kelly said defense that tallied three On first possession of the Laker offense late in the about the two-touchdown sacks for a losses of 29 game, the Lakers fumbled quarter making the score response by the Lakers in yards and also holding the the ball on third down 17-7 going into halftime. the third quarter. Chargers to only three leading to a Charger drive Midway through the third Hillsdale came back successful third down for a touchdown early in quarter the Chargers strong as they mounted a conversions out of 13 tries. the first quarter. opened the second half score of their own halfway Offensively the Lakers gained 552 total passing “We gave them a gift,” scoring by putting together through the fourth quarter and rushing yards while the said head coach Brian a 14-play, 62-yard that lead with a five-yard touchdown to a 50-yard field goal by run by running back Phil Chargers were held to only Kelly. “We spotted them sophomore kicker Matt Martin. The score a result 306 yards in the game. seven. ” Menchinger making the It was the rushing by The 18-yard pass from of an eight play, 61-yard Tennessee and Hukill that senior quarterback Bill score 17-10. drive that only took a “I don't think our kids gave the Lakers 320 in that Skelton was caught by minute and a half. feel as though the game is The Lakers did not let the category while Dion sophomore Mike Gerbasi. over until it’s over, ” Kelly seven points go Charity and Scott Mackey However, that did not unanswered as they too assisted in letting Hillsdale silence the Lakers as they said. The Lakers immediately added another touchdown only get 68 yards on the added 14 points of their answered back with making the score 37-17. ground. own before the end of the another 7-yard touchdown Running back Ryan Hukill The game also marked first quarter. run by Tennessee that was ran three yards for the the Lakers’ 27th The tying score, and first set up by a nine play, 62- touchdown finishing off consecutive conference Grand Valley Lanthorn / Pete Mowry score of the game by the yard drive. 42-yard drive. victory, tying the current Lakers, came from a seven- Grand Valley's Michael Tennessee (No. 20) weaves through the Tennessee was named Hukill, a former reserve- GLIAC record held by the yard run by Michael Hillsdale College defense. Great Lakes Intercollegiate linebacker and special 1993-96 Ferris State team. Tennessee after a seven Athletic Conference team’s performer, was The Lakers improved play, 35-yard drive by the win as many games as week and another after.” offensive player of the moved to running back last their record to 4-0, 3-0, Lakers offense. we’ve won in a row,” Kelly The Lakers will go for spring. Making the switch while Hillsdale drops to 1- On their next possession, week for his effort against said about his team’s win 28 as they take on the Hillsdale. He rushed for a was an easy decision for 3, 1-2. the Lakers lit up the impressive steak. “If you Michigan Tech Huskies at career high 176 yards on 30 Kelly to make. “There ’s no way you can scoreboard again with a think in terms of one next home Sat. starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2004 •MM VALLEY UUITMIN

October 4, 2003 Lakers destroy Michigan Tech, 48-17

GVSU had 11 different Rich McG owan 21-play, seven-minute drive attrition so quarter after quarter, snap after snap, so receivers catch at least one Grand Valley Lanthorn capped by a 10-yard score by Finnerty. we know it definitely plays a pass, while six of those role in the outcome of a receivers caught for more Another win, another Two minutes into the football game. It can put than 40 yards. record for the Grand Valley second quarter Finnerty and Co. struck again. This time defenses in a tenuous Kelly said that one of State University football the freshman quarterback situation. ” GVSU’s biggest asset is its team. connected with receiver The third quarter was more With the victory over the ability to rely on an entire Mario Locricchio for a 19- of the same for GVSU. Michigan Tech. Huskies on corps of receivers to give yard touchdown to put the Tennessee broke kx>se for a Oct. 4 the Lakers broke the defenses numerous looks. Lakers ahead 21-0, 17 44-yard run to paydirt just “I think everybody knows Great Lakes Intercollegiate minutes into the game. two and a half minutes into Athletics Conference record we have confidence in more Kelly said that when the the half. Tennessee was than just one guy,” Kelly for consecutive victories offense gets going so quickly again on the receiving end of against GLIAC competition said. “We felt coming into the entire team is given a another Finnerty pass for a the season that we weren ’t with their 28 straight win. boost. 10-yard score. Micah Staley “(It means a lot l to the going to find one player to “I think, because we play closed the third quarter match the production of | All- coaching staff," head coach great defense, if we get scoring by grabbing a 5-yard Brian Kelly said. “Jeff American alumnus) David someone behind early it’s pass from Finnerty to make Kircus, but we’d have to get Quinn, Greg Forrest, the tough to make up that kind of the score 41-10. coaches that have been here that out of four or five guys, ground, ” Kelly said. After the Huskies scored and we are doing that. ” for each one of those wins, it on a 9-yard pass from Dan The GVSU defense held The Huskies’ Chris is a great accomplishment, the Huskies to 10 first half Mettlach to Jacob Smith, Lomasney, who entered the and says how they ’ve done points and allowing 187 total Tennessee ran for a I -yard game as the nation ’s second their job. I think when the yards, to the Lakers’ 280 touchdown to end the leading rusher, was held to coaches look back they ’ll yards and 21 points. scoring for the game, giving realize they ’ve done the right The first half of the game the Lakers the 48-17 victory. 84 yards on 23 carries. Kelly things. ” was dominated by the Tennessee ran for 125 said that the shutting down of The Lakers got off to a Lakers. GVSU controlled the yards two scores and caught Lomasney is a testament to flying start Saturday, scoring ball for 12:32 in the opening seven passes for two more the strength of the GVSU on their first three offensive quarter, 19:18 for the first touchdowns, while Finnerty defense. possessions. half, and 36:10 to 23:50 for threw for 399 yards and four “The key for us defensively On GVSU’s fourth play of the game. touchdowns. is to discourage teams from the game quarterback Cullen Kelly stressed the “Clearly we've got a running the football, ” Kelly Finnerty connected with importance of GVSU’s ball quarterback who can said. “When we do that we running back Mike control through out the compete at the highest level feel we have control over what Tennessee for a 53-yard game. in terms of production and he the offense can do and that ’s touchdown, giving GVSU a “We spread the field and showed that with over 400 become one dimensional. ” Grand Valin/ Lanthorn / Will Uarrah 7-0 lead just l:38 into the force defenses to run sideline yards in total offense and The Lakers travel to Grand Valley State University’s football team runs out onto the game. to sideline and it’s that ’s the kind of production Northern Michigan this Sat. to field before their game against Michigan Tech. The Lakers The Lakers then marched debilitating for defenses, ” this offense is needing from take on the Wildcats in the ended with a big 48-17 win over the Huskies. down the field in a 95-yard, Kelly said. “It’s a war of the quarterback, ” Kelly said. Superior Dome at 1 p.m. Cullen Finnerty and Jeff Dock lead the Lakers to a second national title

Rich McG owan freshman, and Jeff Dock a red- David Kircus. People like to do The next week Finnerty got but it’s not that frustrating. ” that so you got to let them think injured again and missed the Throughout the season Grand Valley Lanthorn shirt sophomore, have taken the reins of the Lakers and taken what they want to think, but that Lakers Nov. 1 game against Finnerty and Dock have helped them to their second straight doesn't concern us.” Mercyhurst. While most, if not all, each other fine-tune their game. How do you replace a record NCAA Division II title, but In 14 games this season teams in the Great Lakes “We’ll look at little things here breaking, All-American, Harlon coming into the season there Finnerty threw for 2764 yards, Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and there and if he sees something Hill Award winning quarterback? were no guarantees. and average of just under 100 may be in trouble if their starting that I don ’t see, or if I see You get two quarterbacks with “There ’s nothing given in a yards a game, completed 63 quarterback goes down, the Lakers something that he doesn ’t see we’ll potential to be even better and game, so coming in, I knew the percent of his passes and 22 did not miss a step with Dock at the let each other know about it,” then you have them compete with best guy was going to get it | the touchdowns with only six helm. Finnerty said. “We push each other and against each other day-in and starting job), ” Dock said. interceptions. Finnerty also Against the Lakers of a lot, we’re both really day-out. The two quarterbacks entered gained over 1000 yards on the Mercyhurst Dock completed 18 of competitive, he ’s helped me with That is exactly what the training camp in August with the ground and ran the ball into the 27 passes for 200 yards and five my game a lot and I'm sure I’ve Grand Valley State University starting job up for grabs and end zone nine times. touchdowns, and completed 51 of helped him with his game a little football team has done. Finnerty, a transfer from Toledo, The season ’s turning point for 88 passes for the season including bit too. It works out to the benefit When Curt Anes graduated got the job knowing he was going Finnerty and the Lakers was 8 touchdowns. Despite showing he of both of us.” last year many in and around to be compared to Anes. rebounding from the teams first can handle the starting role, Dock And after only one season as GVSU were wondering how the “You hear things like that and loss in over two years when harbors no hard feelings about the Laker signal callers not only Lakers would respond without you just kind of laugh it off GVSU fell to Saginaw Valley being the back-up have Finnerty and Dock won a their star quarterback. because that ’s not something you State at home on Oct. 18. “It’s not that frustrating, you National Championship, they ’ve The answer? Just fine, thank can control, ” Finnerty said. “You Finnerty left the game with a know, that's the role,” Dock said. done something maybe even more you. can ’t compare a sophomore or a concussion and the Lakers went “I knew that going into it and I just amazing; they ’ve made GVSU fans Cullen Finnerty, a red-shirt freshman to a Curt Anes or a on to lose 34-20. have to prepare myself to be ready, say “Anes who? ”. Tennessee- From a red shirt, to Harlon Hill nominee to a National Champion

Adam Parks and Rich depth on offense last year. Athletic Conference in yards and struggle on offense at times kinds of accolades are something “It was very hard because I made the all-conference first McG owan because we were so young, ” you think about after the season, ” knew we had a great team, so to team. Tennessee said. “But I knew we Grand Valley Lanthorn Tennessee said. not be a part of something great While Tennessee gets the had a great defense going into the Tennessee is the fourth player was always difficult,” Tennessee yards, the records and accolades, season and I’m really close with As the Grand Valley State for GVSU to be nominated for said. “I just hoped that when I did he is quick to give the credit to all of our defensive players so the Harlon Hill Trophy. University Lakers were get my opportunity maybe I his offensive line. that ’s all we talked about was Running back Eric Lynch celebrating their 2002 National could have a chance to be a part “My line, I give them all the how great they were going to be Championship victory those of something special. ” credit,” Tennessee said. “I was and how we were going to have finished sixth and eighth in 1989 watching from the sidelines The 5’9”, 210-pound junior just the lucky guy to run behind to rely on our defense. ” and 1990. included the future all -time from Sterling Heights helped the them,They did a tremendous job By running for 16 Quarterback Jeff Fox and was single season rushing record Lakers second straight national in front of me and the record is touchdowns and catching three nominated in 1997 and finished holder. title by running for a school just a reflection of that. ” more Tennessee was among 24 third in 1998. Running back Michael record 1,595 yards, breaking the Tennessee also led the Lakers finalists nominated for the Last season, quarterback Curt Tennessee watched as his record previously set by Reggie with 63 receptions Harlon Hill Trophy, given to the Anes won the award after teammates celebrated their Division II player of the year. Spearmon in the 2002 season As the season started finishing second the year before. victory over Valdosta State in the with 1,500 yards. Tennessee found himself as one “I came to practice and one of “It’s a great honor to be 2002 championship game. With 342 rushing attempts in of the veteran on the offense the. coaches told me and there Tennessee was red-shirted, 15 games this season averaging comprised of a freshman wasn ’t a lot said about the Harlon considered for the award but, practice with the team but didn ’t 108.9 yards per game and 4.8 quarterback and many young Hill race we were just focused on again I owe it all to the offensive play — saving a year of yards per carry Tennessee led the receivers. making the playoffs and winning line and how great they were,” eligibility, because of the Lakers Great Lakes Intercollegiate “I thought we were going the national championship those Tennessee said. 5

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October 11, 2003 Lakers tame NMU Wildcats, 50-20

Matt Rose opponent is going to come at you we just had to come together and The Lakers kept the beating passing. While the Wildcats Grand Valley Lanlhorn with their best game,” head coach understood that if we did our job going as Hendrix, who went 3- rushed for 102 yards and passed Brian Kelly said. we would do better in the second for-3 on field goals in the game, for 318 yards. The Grand Valley State GVSU came back late in the half. ” added three more points to the The Lakers defense forced the University football team quarter as they drove 76 yards in In the second half the Lakers Lakers score making the score Wildcats to punt on all but one of ventured up to Northern 10 plays to add seven points. The came out fired up and were the 43-20 early in the fourth quarter. their possessions in the second Michigan University ’s Superior drive was finished off with a first to strike early in the third Micah Stanley caught a two- half. Dome Oct. 11 looking to give the four-yard rush by sophomore quarter as quarterback Cullen yard pass form Finnerty late in “Northern is a good team,” Wildcats a home loss while halfback Brandon Langston. Finnerty hit Langston on an the fourth making the final score Marshall sa:d. “But after we erasing a history of tough U.P. As the first quarter wound eight-yard touchdown pass of the game 50-20. The Lakers pulled together and came out experiences. down the Wildcats were back on making the score 26-17 GVSU. offense racked up a total of 279 focused we only allowed them to yards rushing, 153 yards from The past three trips to the North the prowl for another touchdown “He was our secret weapon, ” get three points in the second resulted in losses for the Lakers, as Swenor hit receiver Justin Kelly said about Langston. “He Tennessee, and 247 yards of half." with the most recent loss in 2(XX). Ovris for a seven-yard score. had to step in and take over for The No. 1 ranked Lakers entered NMU went up 14-7 early in the the injured Mark Catlin and he Saturday’s game with the Great second quarter. GVSU answered did a great job filling his shoes. ” Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic back quickly in 11 plays, as they On its next possession Northern Conference record for most scored another touchdown on a went 80 yards in seven plays only consecutive victories (29) and a 10-yard Michael Tennessee run. to be held to a field goal. The 32- regular season winning streak of However, the two-point yard field goal marked the last conversion failed leaving the time the Wildcats would add any WANTED 32 games. Northern Michigan struck first Lakers trailing 14-13. more points to their score. putting seven points up on the The back and forth battle did Then Finnerty went to work taking part in three more scoreboard. not stop there as the Wildcats touchdowns before the final NMU quarterback Kyle extended their lead when kicker Swenor connected with Pat Kyle Martoz knocked in a 22- whistle. The first score came The Grand Valley Lanthorn is Rouzard for a nine-yard pass, yard field goal to make the score from a 71 -yard pass from which resulted in the touchdown. 17-13. Finnerty to Langston making the hiring staff writers The touchdown marked the first GVSU kicker David Hendrix score 33-20. The touchdown time NMU has scored against an came back and kicked two marked the third touchdown of for all sections. opponent in the first quarter this successful fields goals, one at 20 the game for Langston. season. Falling behind early did yards and the other at 25 yards, to Finnerty rushed for a five-yard not get the Lakers down. give GVSU the 19-17 lead going touchdown late in the third “We'd like to be the first ones into halftime. quarter to make the score 40-20. Please fill out an application on the board but our teams know As for the defense going into Finnerty's touchdown was thanks to five runs for 58 yards by when you're the number one halftime, junior defensive tackle at 100 Commons. team in the country you better Keyonta Marshall said “We were Tennessee to set up the Lakers for their fifth touchdown of the come to play because your making mistakes; it wasn't because they were better than us. game. Congratulations on a great season!

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October 18, 2003 Lakers fall to Saginaw Valley, 34-20 Finnerty would play one more Rich McG owan to 7-0 on the season and 6-0 in by Cullen Finnerty down the middle who then broke a Saginaw Valley does not need Great Lakes Intercollegiate SVSU 3-yard line. The drive series before being pulled out tackle by Mackey and jaunted our help. They are a good Grand Valley Lanthorn Athletic Conference play was capped two plays later by due to a concussion sustained 69 yards to put the game out enough football team without putting them in the drivers’ another Finnerty run for two on his 53-yard run in the of reach 34-12. our help. ” Seeing Grand Valley State seat for the GLIAC yards for the GVSU second quarter. With less than three minutes The Lakers typically potent University football fans leave Championship. Only a touchdown. After Hendrix “He convinced our trainers left in the game Dock found offense was stilled from the Lubbers Stadium early hasn't Saginaw loss later in the missed the extra point off the that he could answer the bell senior Mario Locricchio for a start of the game. Finnerty been an uncommon sight in season can get the Lakers back goal post the Lakers led 9-3 in the third quarter and in 6-yard touchdown. While threw for 96 yards on 12 the last three years. The reason in hunt for a third straight nearing the half. retrospect, that was not a gwxl many of the Lakers struggled completions of 21 attempts they were leaving early Oct. league title. The GVSU defense held the decision, ” Kelly said about on Saturday Locricchio with one interception, while 18, however, was very “We made too many Cardinals offense to a punt on playing Finnerty with a caught a career high 10 Dock was 13-31 for 166 yards uncommon indeed. mistakes, they made the plays their next possession. concussion. receptions for 139 yards. and 3 I NTs. Though Dock The No. I ranked Lakers of and that ’s why they won today,” However, the Lakers began Jeff Dock came in in relief GVSU then converted a two- struggled finding receivers GVSU football team fell for senior Linebacker Willie Gray what would be a game-long of Finnerty but the results point conversion on a pass from Kelly was proud of the effort. the first time since losing the said. “They didn't just happen trend and turned the ball over were the same. Dock to Paul Cummings to "I'm proud of him. I'm 2001 National Championship to win, they earned it.” to the Cardinals. SVSU After Houle kicked a 47- make the score 34-20 where it proud of the way he competed and for the first time in the The game started out well for needed one play to capitalize yard field goal on SVSU’s would stay until the final under those circumstances, ” regular season since the 2(XX) the Lakers who got on the on the miscue and took the next possession to put the whistle. Kelly said. “Jeff Dock is not a season. The loss snaps a host scoreboard first with a David lead they wouldn ’t relinquish, Lakers behind 20-9, Dock The GVSU offense, which problem here at Grand of streaks piled up by the Hendrix 28-yard field goal with while the Lakers went into threw an interception to entered Saturday averaging 36 Valley.” Lakers including a record 4:06 remaining in the opening half time trailing for the first SVSU’s Cedric Hardimon points and 506 yards a game, The attendence of 12,832 setting 29 straight conference quarter. time all season 10-9. who returned the pick to the put together 394 yards. was not only a GVSU record, wins, 29 straight regular SVSU came right back with a The third quarter had been GVSU 13-yard line. The Though the Lakers and but also a GLIAC record and season wins, and 25 straight 14-play, 63-yard drive of their the Lakers' refuge this season Cardinals scored two plays Cardinals were close in nearly the highest recorded corwd at wins at home. own to tie the game on a 26- outscoring its opponents 50- later on a 2-yard pass from every category the game was a Grand Rapids area sporting “Saginaw won, ” head coach yard Eric Houle field goal less 10 coming into last Saturday's Radlinski to Ruvell Martin to decided by turnovers. The event. Brian Kelly said. “I got to take than three minutes into the game, but the Cardinals were extend the Lakers deficit to Lakers tuned the ball over six For the Lakers the next may hat off to [Saginaw second quarter. the ones lighting up the 27-9. times on the night, while SVSU challenge is getting mentally Valley head coach] Randy On SVSU’s next possession scoreboard. The Lakers wouldn't go threw just one interception. back on track before next Awrey and Saginaw Valley. Cardinal quarterback Mark Finnerty opened the second away as Hendrix kicked a 24- "It’s not just the turnovers Saturday’s game at They came out well prepared. Radi inski ’s pass was half for GVSU with a wild yard field goal to give the on offense, it's on defense we Northwood. They had an excellent game intercepted by GVSU’s Scott pass that landed in the hands Lakers life, being down by didn't get it done either. We “A lot of these players have plan and their kids played Mackey, the pick-off was of SVSU cornerback T.J. two touchdowns with almost a didn't stop them. ” Gray said. not lost," Kelly said. “You extremely hard. They won the Mackey’s third of the season. Alston who returned full quarter to play, 27-12. "It seemed to be a spiraling hear this all the time but football game tonight. No GVSU took advantage of untouched for the 40-yard Whatever hopes of a late effect,” Kelly said. “With the you ’d like to learn and win. excuses.” the Saginaw turnover touchdown. After a Houle comeback were quickly missed field goal, then we Now we have to do like most The fifth-ranked Saginaw marching down the field in a extra point the SVSU lead was dashed however, when the clanked on one the extra point, teams and learn from this Valley State University three minute, 6-play, 82-yard extended to 17-9. Cardinals Radlinski connected and then we tried to run the lose. We're going to have to Cardinals, however, improved drive including a 53-yard run After the interception with Mark LaFreniere over the clock out and ran a trap. Yes, be better."

October25, 2003 Lakers take down Northwood, 33-14

Rich McG owan led 7-0 less than three “The guy that was assigned Grand Valley Lanthorn minutes into the game. to the pitch took the The Lakers came right quarterback. ” Brian Kelly and his back and drove 74 yards on The second half was Grand Valley State seven plays capped by a owned by the Lakers as University football team Micah Staley 12-yard they controlled the ball for had to do something on touchdown catch form 24:11 of the 30 minute half. Oct. 25 that they haven ’t quarterback Cullen All the time spent on the had to do in over two years: Finnerty. field was taking its toll on win after a loss. Coming off “That was huge the North wood defense. “They were dead tired in of its first loss since the momentum because we 2001 National came right back and the third quarter,” Kelly Championship Kelly negated that [Northwood) said. “We made a lot of wanted to see how his score,” Kelly said. mistakes offensively or we young team would react After the GVSU point would have broke it open earlier. But credit our kids, after a defeat. after failed the Lakers still “Play angry, ” Kelly said trailed 7-6 but for less than they kept at it, even though he told his team before the three minutes, the time it they took two steps forward, three steps back at game at North wood. took for GVSU to recover a “Remember how it felt fumble on the ensuing times, they kept pushing when Saginaw was kickoff and kick a 35-yard and playing. ” celebrating on your field. field goal by David The third quarter was a You want to take it out on Hendrix to make the score scoreless affair but early in somebody, take it out on 9-6. the fourth quarter your next opponent. ” With six minutes left in Tennessee scored the first The Lakers did just that the first half GVSU struck of his two touchdowns with taking the Timberwolves to again, this time Finnerty a I-yard run to make the a 33-14 victory on the connected with Brandon score 23-14 GVSU. strength of Michael Langston on a 5-yard pass With five and a half Tennessee's 49 carries for for the score to make the minutes left to play 189 yards. game 16-7 after a Hendrix Tennessee hit paydirt again extra point. with a 5-yard run. Hendrix The Laker defense, Grand Valley Lanthorn / Will Harrah entering the game was first The Lakers again had the put the final points of the Runningback Michael Tennessee gives it that extra push while being tackled by Northwood. in the Great Lakes ball deep in Northwood game on the board with a Intercollegiate Athletic territory when Finnerty ’s 25-yard field goal with 25 pass was intercepted by seconds left in the game to Conference in fewest total that one play. We forced 49 carries. Kelly said that we could control the line of yards allowed as well as Char Hughes and give the Lakers the 33-14 Northwood took over on its victory. them to do something they the Lakers wanted to run scrimmage. Secondly we run and passing yards can ’t do and that ’s throw the ball at Northwood and wanted to limit what we did allowed per game, held own six-yard line. Three With the exception of the plays later Northwood ’s Timberwolves 90-yard the ball. ” keep the potent pass with Cullen. Thirdly, the Northwood to 157 yards on Finnerty threw for 140 rushers away from Finnerty game unfolded in such a the ground, 59 passing Robert Height broke loose scoring play Kelly said he for a 90-yard run for the was pleased with how the yards on 17-of-26 passing who suffered a mild way that gave us good yards and 216 total yards. before having to leave the concussion against looks to run the ball. ” Northwood got on the Timberwolves touchdown Laker defense played. cutting GVSU’s lead to 17- “They got 157 yards game with what Kelly said Saginaw. The Lakers improved to board first, taking was a “AC sprain of his “We wanted a physical 7-1, 6-1 in the GLIAC, advantage of a botched 14 at halftime. rushing, take that 90 away The long run was the and that ’s an incredible throwing arm.” He will be game, we wanted to go while Northwood drops to punt by GVSU. The evaluated day to day and is after them. ” Kelly said. 4-4,4-3. Next for GVSU is Timberwolves scored two result of a “missed performance, ” Kelly said. “Play after play, after play, questionable for Saturday. “We felt that one of their a date with the Lakers from plays later on a 3-yard run assignment, ” Kelly said. “We just flat out missed they couldn ’t run the Tennessee rushed for 189 weaknesses was if we got Mercyhurst Saturday at by Chris Gruse. Northwood an assignment, ” he said. football on us, other than yards on a new team record after the them man to man Lubbers Stadium at 7 p.m. aaiMNiKTUUmma Thursday, january 8,2m

November 1, 2003 GVSU annihilates Mercyhurst, 51-6

Matt Rose touchdown pass. Grand Valley Lan thorn ‘‘Dock was just throwing the ball in there, ” said The Grand Valley State Staley, “It was really him, I University Lakers sunk the was just running my routes Mercyhurst College and he was putting it in Lakers last weekend by a there for me.” score of 51-6. The match After a quick three-and- marked the last regular- out by Mercyhurst the season home game for the Lakers offense drove the Lakers, and also the last ball in for another home game for 14 touchdown at the end of graduating seniors. the first quarter. The The seniors leaving this touchdown came off a I- year are the most-winning yard pass to Brandon group of seniors to come Langston from Dock through GVSU with a making the score 14-0 record of 31-6 overall and GVSU going into the 41-4 in Great Lakes second quarter. Intercollegiate Athletic The Lakers kept on Conference competition. scoring into the second Some significant losses half as senior kicker David in this senior group include Hendrix booted in a 31- strong safety Scott yard field goal midway Mackey, cornerback Dion through the second quarter. Charity and wide receiver Hendrix, also a senior, Mario Locricchio. went 6/7 on PAT’s and 1/1 Grand Valley Lanthorn / Brian losefowicz “I think our seniors on field goal attempts. Micah Staley runs over Mercyhurst players as he fights for a few extra yards. The Lakers won the game 51-6. really wanted to leave their Staley and Langston both of the game. Kelly said . “But tonight I as Nowling connected with passes. Staley caught four mark,” said head coach caught another touchdown The second half went think we did that overall. ” senior wide receiver Brad passes for 75 yards three of Brian Kelly, “I felt they pass from Dock late in the much the same way as the The defense came up big Thompson for a 8-yard which were touchdown really worked hard this second quarter making the first as last week’s GLIAC again in the third quarter as touchdown pass. Kicker catches. week and wanted to settle score. 31-0 going into player of the week Derrick Phillips recovered a Phillip Scanlon ’s PAT For the defense, Keyonta the score relative to how halftime. Phillips intercepted a pass fumble off a hit from attempt was blocked Marshall made six tackles, they finished. ” “We just were able to from Mercyhurst Mackey. The fumble making the score 44-6 at including two sacks while The game started out make the plays up front, ” Quarterback Jeff Nowling resulted in more points for the beginning of the fourth Phillips made three with two unsuccessful Dock said. “The offensive on their first possession of the Lakers, as Dock quarter. tackles, recovered a GVSU drives and a failed line was great and the the second half. connected with Staley GVSU was able to add fumble, intercepted a pass field goal attempt by receivers were making The interception set up a again with a 25-yard one more touchdown to and also deflected a pass to Mercyhurst. plays too. ” 10-yard run by Jeff Dock touchdown pass. Hendrix, their total as freshman aid in the final score of 51 On GVSU’s third The Laker defense held for another Laker however, failed to convert Jordan Soper ran 19 yards to 6. possession of the game, Mercyhurst to only 19 total touchdown early in the the PAT making the score for his first collegiate The score marked the sophomore quarterback offensive yards in the first third quarter making the 44-0 in the third quarter. touchdown. 18th time out of the last 37 Jeff Dock hit wide receiver half on 25 plays. The score 38-0 Grand Valley. Late in the third quarter Dock passed for 200 games the Lakers put at Micah Staley for a 32-yard Lakers tallied in 230 yards “We had never really Mercyhurst put together a yards on the night, least 50 points on the in 45 plays in the first half played a complete game,” scoring drive of their own completing 18 out of 27 board.

November 8, 2003 Lakers blast Greyhounds, 53-10

Rich McG owan The Greyhounds' score 30-10. trying to get into a run-and- Grand Valley Latithorn quarterback Matt Kohn, Less than 30 seconds later gun thing and they couldn't entering the game leading Hein struck again and do it,” Kelly said. “When Division II football in total sacked Kohn for a safety, you take a team and make The Grand Valley State them one dimensional, and University football Lakers offensive yards (376.1), ran extending the Laker lead to began their stretch drive for a 4-yard score with just 32-10. On the ensuing add sacks to that that's how possession GVSU’s Mario you get negative yardage.” toward the playoffs with a over a minute left the half to 53-10 victory over the cut GVSU’s lead to 17-10. Locricchio caught an 18- After the game was out of GVSU marched down the yard touchdown pass from reach the Lakers were able Greyhounds of the field as the half wound Finnerty to make the score to play their second string University of Indianapolis 39-10. player sin the fourth quarter. on Nov. 8. With the win the down and got to within field goal range, however the Running back Michael Kelly said that being able to Lakers improved their Great Lakers botched the snap on Tennessee ran for a 4-yard put opponents away early is Lakes Intercollegiate David Hendrix ’s field goal. score as did Ryan Hukill important to get young Athletic Conference record Back-up quarterback and two minutes later to make players game experience. to 8-1,9-1 overall. holder Jeff Dock scrambled put the game out of reach at “In one end, it’s great that In a game where and found defensive end 53-10 where the score they get play but on the Indianapolis entered as the Aaron Hein in the end zone would stay. other end of it is ‘boy we’ve GLIAC’s top-ranked for an 11 -yard touchdown as When the final buzzer got a long way to go with passing team, averaging 334 time expired to give GVSU sounded Kohn, the this second unit’ ,” Kelly yards per game, while the the 23-10 lead at halftime. Greyhounds major said. “It’s nice that they get a GVSU defense was also Though leading by 13 offensive threat, was chance to play and get a ranked No. 1 giving up an Laker head coach Brian muzzled to just 234 yards on chance to evaluate them and average of 253.6 yards. In Kelly was unhappy with 22-44 passing. where they stand in the other words; something had numerous penalties GVSU “We were able to get great program. ” to give. racked up in the first half. pressure on Matt Kohn, we Cullen Finnerty set a The Lakers jumped on the “I took our team to the test knew that going in that school record against the board first with a 10-yard at halftime and said if disrupting him and his Greyhounds completing 90 touchdown catch by Micah anybody had a careless timing and not allowing him percent of his passes, 18-20 Staley from quarterback mistake that I would take to get comfortable was key for 251 yards, while Dock, Cullen Finnerty. Less than them out of the game, they for us,” Kelly said. “Getting in place of Finnerty in the four minutes later Finnerty wouldn ’t play, and they great pressure was first and fourth quarter, went 7-8 for connected with Derrick fortunately listened to that foremost. ” 54 yards. Phillips on a 37-yard strike message,” Kelly said. The The Lakers also kept Kelly said that the giant to give the Lakers 14-0 lead Lakers ended with 12 Indy ’s running game at bay. steps Finnerty and Dock after the first quarter. penalties for -99 yards. The Greyhounds were have taken this year could Grand Valley Lanthorn / Will Hurrah GVSU’s David Hendrix The Lakers owned the minus two in net rushing not have been expected. Left to right: Cullen Finnery, quaterback for the Lakers, looks for extended the Laker lead third quarter outscoring the yards thanks in part to -39 “I don ’t think we had any an open teammate to throw the ball to. early in the second quarter Greyhounds 30-0 to put the yards on four sacks by the set expectations set for with a 24-yard field goal, young men, if given the The Lakers close out the game out of reach. Laker defense. them, relative to touchdown which the Greyhounds opportunity, would get regular season this week at The onslaught began with “They weren ’t committed passes and completion answered with a 42-yard better and better each week Findlay. Kick-off is at noon, a 5-yard Finnerty run for a to running the football... percentage, but what we did kick by Nick Parker to make and that ’s occurred,” Kelly Saturday at Donnell touchdown to make the they were committed to think was that both of these the score 17-3. said. Stadium. 10

Thursday, January 8,2004 GUM VUIEY LAN THIN

November 1, 2003 A Lakers give Oilers the slip

Rich McG owan and Harlon Hill< trophy where the game would end. Tennessee ran for 163 Grand Valley Lanthom nominee, Michael Tennessee ran for a 1-yard yards on 25 carries in only touchdown giving GVSU it The Grand Valley State two and a half quarters of ■J SI the 17-0 lead at half-time. University football team work, while Finnerty and ft In the First 30 minutes of p l closed out its 2003 regular Dock combined for 15-22 r m * 1 the game the GVSU II 4 V season with a 44-0 shut-out for 136 yards. 1 a | | defense allowed only 66 of the University of Findlay “In reality we probably I 1 yards while the offense 111ft « 1 Oilers becoming only the should have thrown it 40 or controlled the ball for Fifth GVSU team in history 50 times,” Kelly said. 19:08. “Having said that, I knew to win 10 games in a season The second half produced and advance for the third that our defense was going more of the same for the to be able to shut Findlay straight year the NCAA Lakers. Hendrix kicked two Division II playoffs. down, and so, it made no Field goals of 35 and 22 sense to me to give them an The Lakers have played yards, respectively, within three of their last four opportunity to intercept a the first six minutes of the pass or get a big sack or get games on the road and head third quarter. coach Brain Kelly said that a turnover. ” With 14 seconds The GVSU defense has the Lakers composure away remaining in the third, from Lubbers Stadium has given up 16 points in the senior strong safety Scott last three games. Kelly said been key for the Lakers to Mackey Fielded a Findlay returning to the post-season. that with the defense punt and returned it for a clicking on all cylinders it’s “Our kids have been very 70-yard touchdown, raising hard to spot an area that focused and haven't had the score to 30-0 entering needs work . any of those emotional let- , the fourth quarter. “I think we could do a downs on the road,” Kelly Though the Lakers had better job on the edge of our said. “I think this was a the game well in-hand and clear indication that our played the second string defense containing the kids were ready to play. ” units in the fourth quarter, quarterback, ” Kelly said. The Lakers opened the Kelly said the Oilers “But they are playing at a scoring last Saturday with a showed no quit. championship level. They 26-yard David Hendrix “I’ve got to tip my hat to are playing very well and at field goal with 8:21 Findlay, they competed the level necessary for us to remaining the First quarter. hard until the very end, ” be successful.” With 24 seconds Kelly said. “They played as With the win over Findlay remaining in the opening hard as any team we’ve GVSU now travels to quarter freshman played all year, I mean they Waltham Mass, to visit quarterback Cullen Finnerty played darn hard. They Bentley College. The connected with freshman played above their means. ” Falcons boast the nations ’ Micah Staley on a 2-yard Thirty seconds into the top scoring offense entering touchdown pass. After final quarter quarterback with an average of 47.4 Hendrix ’s point the Lakers Jeff Dock connected with points a game. led 10-0 after the first Staley on a 14-yard While the Bentley offense quarter. touchdown. Ninety seconds is explosive Kelly likes his After the Lakers forced a later junior defensive end defense. Findlay punt GVSU took Lamar Maxie blocked a “Of the 16 teams that are control of the ball on the Findlay punt, recovered the in the playoffs right now, I Oiler 41-yard line. Four loose ball and rumbled 15 would take our defense and Grand Valley Lanthom / Pete Mowry plays and only 38 seconds yards for the touchdown match it up against anybody Quarterback Cullen Finnerty tries to find an open reciever. The Lakers beat the Oilers 44-0. later junior running back, taking the score to 40-0 in the country," Kelly said.

November 22, 2003 Lakers pound Bentley in round 1,

athletic presence on the plays. ” Rich McG owan Kelly. The Lakers answered on Lakers scored again on a Eddy completed 34 of 59 their next possession with Micah Staley 27-yard field,” Kelly said. “Great The Lakers go on to Grand Valley Lanthom passes for 446 yards and a slant pass from Finnerty touchdown reception from speed. A great player in all play rival Saginaw Valley five touchdowns and Mall to Brandon Langston who Finnerty to give the Lakers phases of the game.” State University in a While they may be caught 14 balls for 170 broke away for a 92-yard a 34-9 lead. Mall then caught his rematch against the only ranked No. 3 in their yards and three scores. touchdown taking the Eddy and Mall scored third touchdown of the day team that beat them in the region the Grand Valley The rout started early Laker lead to 14-7. twice before the end of the from Eddy and GVSU’s last two years. Despite the State University Lakers from an unexpected source Kelly said Langston was half to cut the GVSU lead Ryan Hukill finished the lopsided score against showed why they are the for the Lakers. After the a “very skilled athlete with to 34-22, but Hendrix scoring with under four Bentley, Kelly knows that defending champions as Falcons first offensive break-away speed. He's added another three points minutes remaining the his team will have to play they pounded No. 2 possession wide receiver got great speed. The things as time expired with a 29- make the final score 65- better and if the Lakers get Bentley College (Mass.) in Mario Locricchio blocked with Brandon is we yard field goal to put the 36. whistled for 18 penalties the opening round of the a punt and returned the changed him from running Lakers ahead 37-22 at Finnerty completed 17 for 172 yards as they did Division II playoffs Nov. loose ball 34 yards for a back to wide receiver, he ’s halftime. of 31 passes for 317 yards Saturday things will be 22. touchdown to put the got a long way to go, but GVSU and Bentley and three touchdowns and very different against the Bentley entered the Lakers to a quick 7-0 lead. he ’s still got time he ’s only traded touchdowns in the also was the Lakers Cardinals. game with one of the “We’ve always talked a sophomore and he ’s third quarter, first Finnerty leading rusher with 97 “At this point there highest powered offenses about special teams being getting better each week.” and Langston connected yards on 13 carries. aren ’t any magic in the country. an element in our program GVSU kicker David again for a score then Tennessee also ran for 83 answers, ” Kelly said. “We Quarterback Marc Eddy that can win a game,” Hendrix would add a Field Eddy found Mark Dhooge yards on 13 carries and have to play better. If we and wide receiver Dallas Kelly said. “And when goal before the end of the in the end zone but missed Hukill added 77 yards. play like that we’ll get Mall have performed at an you put a score on the quarter and again early in on a two point conversion Langston caught eight beat (by Saginaw ]. There ’s Anes-Kircus level all board it sends a message the second quarter to make to make the score 44-28 passes for 148 yards and no question. season. to them that they ’re going the game 20-6. going into the final Micah Staley grabbed six “I think they understand “When you look at the to get the best in all Hendrix ’s field goal quarter. passes for 120 yards. that we respect our whole picture we felt like phases. ” sparked an offensive Early in the fourth Kelly said that he ’s been opponent, but we don ’t we knew they were good Bentley came right back explosion in the second Finnerty scored on a 20- impressed with Staley fear our opponent. We players and they were with a 7-play 80-yard quarter. Tirino answered yard run. Less than 90 more and more as the know that we must play going to get their yards drive capped by a Mall’s Hendrix with a 34-yards second later senior safety years has gone on and better. My hope and my and they ’re going to get first touchdown of the Field goal of his own. Scott Mackey intercepted called Staley “an emerging wish for our football team their catches, but we game on an 18-yard pass One minute later GVSU an Eddy pass and returned star in our program. He’s is that they play their best limited them from what from Eddy. Kicker Enzo running back Michael the pick for the 37-yard got a long way to go but game. If they play their they ’re used to doing and Tirino ’s point after was Tennessee scored on a 5- score. he ’s gotten better each and best they ’ll win. If they that ’s what we wanted to blocked keeping the yard run, less than three “(Mackey has] a every week and can be don ’t they won ’t win. It’s do,” said coach Brian GVSU lead 7-6. minutes after that the presence on the Field, an counted on to make big that simple. ” 11

GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN Thursday, January H, 20th

November 29, 2003 Lakers reap revenge on SVSU, 10-3

Rich McG owan seven points. That ’s on me. I'll take the responsibility." Grand Valley Lattthorn “It was a bad throw, ” Mackey said. “I just got in The Grand Valley State front of the receiver at the last University football team second and took off.” avenged its only loss this With 1:15 left the game season as they advanced to Hendrix missed a 35-yard the National semi-finals for field goal attempt to put the the third straight year with game away giving the ball a 10-3 win over conference back to SVSU at their own 20- rival Saginaw Valley State yard line. University Cardinals. Radlinski led the Cardinals On Oct. 18 the No. 1 to the 50-yard line and but ranked Lakers lost to with half a minute left in the SVSU after turning the ball game threw his second over six times en route to a interception of the game, this 34-20 defeat. The loss time to Derrick Phillips snapped a host of winning sealing the victory for GVSU. streaks and the Cardinals Laker quarterback Cullen finished the year as the Finnerty completed 12 of 25 nation's top team, while passes for 196 yards, while GVSU finished No. 4. . k %* running back Michael Both teams finished the — Tennessee ran for 66 yards on regular season first and Left to right: Lucius Hawkins and and No. 32 Marvis Bryant bring down Saginaw Valley's Cardinals. 16 carries. second in offense and “It means a lot, especially defense in the Great Lakes after losing to Saginaw Valley Intercollegiate Athletic On their first drive of the quarterback Mark Radlinski Laker defense were DeJaune of the game. The interception earlier in the year.” Tennessee Conference and were game the Cardinals seven times, four times by Boone, 13 tackles, Dion return was Mackey’s third in said. “To come out here and prepared for a defensive marched down the field, linebacker Lucius Hawkins. Charity, 12 tackles and Scott as many games and also win it means a lot. ” struggle. including a converted Radlinski had been sacked Mackey also had 10 tackles. extended his school record of “It means a lot to come out “My expectations going fourth down attempt, to only 13 times in 12 games all With a little over three career interceptions to 17. here and beat those guys,” into this game were inside the Laker 4-yard year prior to Saturday. minutes remaining in the first Radlinski, the GLIAC said Finnerty. different from what the line. The GVSU defense Hawkins gave credit to the half GVSU's David Hendrix player of the year finished the The Lakers will travel to media thought, because I held SVSU to a field goal GVSU game plan. tied the game with a 31-yard game 27-46 for 300 yards, face the Javelinas of Texas thought it would be this by Eric Houle to give the “The coaches put us in the field goal. blamed himself for the A&M University-Kingsville kind of football game,” Cardinals the early 3-0 best position to win," On the Lakers next interception. who are coming off a 49-6 GVSU head coach Brian lead. Hawkins said. “I just thank possession, Radlinski's pass “It's my job to get the ball rout of the Central Oklahoma Kelly said. “They know That would be all the coach |Chuck| Martin was intercepted by Mackey out of my hands, ” Radlinski Bronchos. Kickoff is set for what we do, we know what points the Cardinals would (defensive coordinator] that who returned the pick 46 said. “There's a lot of times I Saturday at 2 p.m. they do. It was going to be get as the GVSU defense he had the confidence in the yards for the lone touchdown didn't do that. 1 gave them attention to the little bent but never broke defense and me.” things — field position, allowing the Cardinals, “We brought Lucius and turnovers. The little details averaging over 400 yards a overloaded, and he used his in games like this are what game, 346 total yards of speed to his advantage today," we coached hard on all offense on Saturday. Kelly said. week.” The Lakers sacked SVSU Other contributors for the Congratulations!

December 6, 2003 lakers Lakers advance with win over Texas, 31-3 The Tradition

Rich McG owan Carruth. As the first half came to a That is when the game close Tennessee struck Grand Valley Lanthorn was over. The Laker again this time from 30 C ontinues ... defenders were going to yards out to give the The Grand Valley State make sure that those fans Lakers a 14-3 lead going University Lakers had just who left early didn ’t regret into halftime. extended their lead to 24-3 it. The only scoring of the in the fourth quarter. The The Javelinas managed third quarter came from the fans in the stands in three points against the foot of senior kicker David Kingsville, Texas were GVSU defense. Richard Hendrix who booted a 23- beginning to head for the Hammonds 37-yards field yard field goal to extend exits. Who could really goal 2:32 into the game the Laker lead to 17-3. have blamed them if the would be all the offense In the fourth quarter GVSU defense had begun they could get as TAM UK Finnerty ran for a 3-yard thinking about next quarterback Daniel Taylor touchdown, and after Saturday playing for the completed 11 passes on 21 Carruth's interception national championship? It attempts for 84 yards with Tennessee hit paydirt for is the game they had been three interceptions. As a the third time of the playing to get to all year, whole, the Javelinas afternoon to clinch it's only natural for them to managed 130 yards of total GVSU's third straight lose a little focus, right? offense. appearance into the Not for this Laker The Lakers however National Championship in Country Place defense. were led by Michael Florence Ala. The Texas A&M- Tennessee's 155 yards on The GVSU defense has Kingsville Javelinas took 37 carries, quarterback now gone two straight the ball at their own 20- Cullen Finnerty also ran games without giving up a & Hillcrest Townhouses yard line. Their first play for 117 yards on 15 carries touchdown. didn't produce much. On and threw for 54 yards on 8 Meeting the Lakers in second down the Laker of 17 passing. Alabama will be a familiar 1050748th. Ave defense came up with a After TAMUK took their foe; the Fighting Sioux of sack. Third down came and only lead of the game the North Dakota who beat the Allendale, MI 49401 went. Then on fourth down Lakers responded with a Lakers into the final the Javelinas threw an Tennessee 20-yard minute of the 2001 - interception to Kirk touchdown run. championship. 616895-6060 12

Thursday, January 8, 2004 GRAND VALLEY lANTNORN

T'fie Administration: Sports Nation A letter from

Rich McG owan Grand Valley Lanthorn Mark Murray When looking at guy who means Grand Valley State everything he says. It was another great the defense this year. Grand Valley friends championship win every University football there Cullen Finnerty and season for Grand Valley Kudos to Chuck Martin showed once again what year? It would be nice. are many things that Jeff Dock have stepped football. Brian Kelly has for his great job as great representatives of a But while we can hope for jump out at a person. in to Fill the shoes of proven again that he is a defensive coordinator this great university they are. that, I think we can say Back-to-back GVSU legend Curt Anes National Championships and have performed first rate football coach. year. Three years in a row with confidence that there are a good start. admirably. All the while Both offense and defense The scene in Florence to the national is a character to Grand Three appearances in remaining respectful of worked well this year, just Alabama was wonderful. championship game is a Valley’s program that the national title game their predecessor ’s as they did last year. But Our student athletes, the remarkable achievement. makes us very proud and are another. accomplishments and while we marveled most students who traveled to Back to back titles is will be part of the Grand Three straight years hoping to do the same. at the offense last year, Florence as fans, our magnificent. Valley tradition for years with Harlon Hill award Never once saying that our eyes turned more to band, our alumni and all A national to come. nominees, one. Curt they were better or they Anes, winning the trophy. could someday be better, GVSU alumni in the only hoping to keep the pros, David Kircus ship going. playing with the Detroit Lucius Hawkins is a Lions and Anes who soft-spoken linebacker recently signed with the who made big-play after Lions to play in NFL big-play in the post ­ Europe this spring. season. While talking Numerous records about his forced fumble, and winning streaks also then recovering and come to mind. returning the loose ball But the most deep into North Dakota impressive thing about territory to set up the this team is something title-clinching that many at Grand touchdown, Hawkins Valley aren't quite as speaks in a quiet, “aw- aware of; Laker class. shucks" manner that is The way this team rarely seen and refreshing has handled itself is to hear. something everyone Offensive lineman should be proud of. This is a team that Mike Wilford came back has won two straight after missing last year championships yet because of personal remains level-headed, problems to lead a line and anything but cocky. that gave all the time in In post-game press the world to Finnerty and conferences you never Dock. hear a player start Senior Scott Mackey, spouting off words like you would never know “I”, “we killed them" or he is GVSU’s all time “we knew we would interceptions leader. win." This is a team in These are only of few every sense of the word. of players who have been When one talks with the very definition of Michael Tennessee one is class. You don ’t see this struck by his modesty team taunt the other team and genuine gratitude as they enter the end toward his offensive line. zone. You don ’t see end Often times you hear zone dances. You see running backs thank their players who are mature lineman then in their next and represent GVSU to breath talk about himself the highest degree. and how much he Championship deserved his award or trophies are nice and record or other bring attention to a accomplishment. With program. 2’-03JlCM Michael Tennessee his Championship caliber words are more than athletes bring respect to words, you know this is a an entire school. ivision 2 uhaHIps

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