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NEWS Congress considers affordable textbooks

The Affordable Textbook Act aims to save students money by providing open access. The bill was recently introduced to the U.S. Congress

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A&E Annual Cello Fest to share value of music

This year’s Cello Fest brings in two guest artists to work with students. Their collaborative effort hopes to show Lakers the beauty of music

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SPORTS Aidy Bryant and Jay Pharoah No. 3 GV soccer bring comedy to students clinches GLIAC title

The GVSU soccer team bested SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTIONS: Jay Pharoah smiles at the audience during this year’s homecoming comedy-show. GVSU hosted “” comedians Walsh 1-0 over the weekend to Aidy Bryant and Jay Pharoah inside the Fieldhouse Arena Oct. 22. The annual event was put on by Spotlight Productions for Laker students. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF remain undefeated in the GLIAC and win the conference title outright BY CLAIRE FISHER mum sources of enjoymentis comedy” ing the audience laugh and letting them have ARTS(a)L ANTHORN.COM Comedy chair for Spotlight Productions, a good time,” Bryant said. “I feel like college SEE A7 Abby Lyons, said Spotlight Productions decided audiences are especially energetic and always iddle school, popular music, rela­ to host a comedy show to help appeal to a broad down to have a good time.” ONLINE tionships and American Sign Lan­ audience of students and to give students a break Pharoah said that when performing for college guage interpreters were all fair game from stressful school work. audiences, he has to be more cautious about what GV sponsors bone topics for “Saturday Night Live” “I feel like college students could always use a topics he includes in his act. stars Aidy Bryant and Jay Pharoah little humor in their lives,” Lyons said. “We’re so “I try to go back to my earlier type of work that marrow education at Spotlight Productions homecoming comedy stressed and we have so many things that we’re is not so grown controversial,” Pharoah said. “You show on Oct. 22. Using stand-up comedy, Bry­ busy with. It’s good to relieve some stress by re­ just want college kids to have fun. As long as you ’re Over 300 people registered during ant and Pharoah gave students something to laxing and laughing.” having fun, they’re having fun with you. When homecoming week to potentially laugh about during this midterm season. Bryant said that she enjoys comedy be­ you ’re doing stuff (controversial topics, offensive donate marrow for those who suffer “Comedy is important for your sanity in col­ cause she likes making people laugh and that jokes), they won’t latch onto it.” from bone-related cancers lege,” Pharoah said. “You have to laugh to get for her, college audiences are fun to perform Different from their SNL sketches, the comedi- SEE LANTHORN.COM through your D’s. Or when you have a tragic thing for because of their enthusiasm. “I really love that (comedy) is about mak ­ happen, especially in college, one of your mini­ SEE COMEDY | A2

RIDE-ALONG CLASSICS DEPARTMENT Paying homage to Homer GV community to read ‘The Behind the sirens Odyssey’ out loud for 24 hours BY KATHERINE WEST vost Davis and a number of KWESWLANTHORN.COM other members of the GVSU administration will read a sec­ wenty-four hours tion from the poem. is a long time to “Were honored and delight­ do any one thing, ed that they will be participat­ but for the classics ing in the event and that they department, it is have been such staunch sup ­ just enough time to complete porters of it,” Ham said. the annual Homerathon event. “Needless to say, we’re very On Oct. 27, Homerathon excited to be presenting anotfC Five will kick off at Grand er Homerathon,” he said. “It’s3 Valley State University. The wonderful opportunity to ceP Homerathon is an event that ebrate the vibrancy of classics at occurs bi-annually on campus. GVSU and to celebrate one qf At each Homerathon, the great works of literature in GVSU students, faculty, staff the Western tradition. and community members “It’s also a great opporttw come together for a continu­ nity for people from acroS ous reading of one of Homer’s the university to work tGVLNews Twit­ blaring rushing to the scene. The briefing weaving between lanes. “This year, we’ve chosen a Star welcoming address. Following ter account every stop of the way. was cut short when a male was found un­ “Intoxicated male found walk ­ Trek theme for the Homera­ this, Ruth Scodel, professor of For the second annual tweet-along, the conscious with a high level of intoxication ing at 48th and Pierce. No violations thon since the members of the Greek and Latin at the Univer­ Grand Valley Police Department (GVPD) in the hallway at Kistler Living Center on made. Subject transported safely to Starship Enterprise, like Odys­ sity of Michigan, will deliver invited Lanthorn writer Ashlyn Korienek north campus. Medical personnel trans­ off-campus housing.” seus, explored new worlds and the keynote address, "Reading and photo editor Kevin Sielaff to spend ferred him to the hospital on a stretcher. Protecting the community on the civilizations on their journey Other Minds in the Odyssey.” Homecoming with Sgt. Stoll, the officer “Suspicious subject with possible weekend means checking the safety of and went where no - or very From 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., on duty. The patrol began with the first trespass violation in Weed Living pedestrians walking home. The police few - humans had gone before.” Homerathon Five will officially tweet at the GVSU football game around Center. Subject not located. Investiga­ search for strange behavior. After lower­ The event is made pos­ commence with the reading 9:30 p.m., followed by a briefing. tion remains open.” ing the passenger-side window for a listen, sible by support from the of “The Odyssey” at the Zum- “Just closed up the game with both When suspicious behavior is reported, this individual displayed slurred speech provost’s office and several berge Pond, weather permit­ teams safely on their buses. Now transi­ the police must maintain strong com­ and was confused about his location. other offices and colleges ting. This section of the read- tioning to our briefing to begin the night!” munication. A trespass situation means "Male subject found intoxicated at from across the university. Despite the cold mist, the primary goal the subject is no longer allowed on the On Wednesday from noon was guiding the football teams off the field premises, but this subject was unable to be SEE RIDE-ALONG | A2 to 1 p.m., President Haas, Pro­ SEE HOMER | A2

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ries, there’s a little bit of singing, a little bit ing to be a comedian, she said she often NEWS BRIEFS performed shows for tough audiences that MMlinilHIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIIIIinillllltlllHIIIIHIIIIHIIIIHIHIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIimilHIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH COMEDY of chatting, a little bit of audience participa­ CONTINUED FROM A1 tion and that’s a fun way to do it.” didn’t go very well. She said this has helped YARDSTICKS ADVERTISING COMPETITIONS Knowing she wanted to be a comedian her to overcome stage fright and advises — The annual Yardsticks advertising competition will al­ ans entertained the audience Thursday at the age of 15, Bryant said that by the time that students overcome these challenges low Grand Valley State University students to create their night using stand-up comedy. Using im­ she got to college she was focused on her when pursuing their passions. jjwn marketing campaign and possibly have it developed pressions and stories from his life in his act, career path and worked hard to succeed in “Sometimes it seems really hor­ Ibr Macatawa Bank. Pharoah said that for him, stand-up gives the “comedy mecca” of . rible trying to do the thing that you Z Students will work in groups or as individuals to cre­ him the opportunity to be himself. “Comedy was a big part of my life in love,” Bryant said. “But usually pushing ate a marketing campaign that will be judged by a panel “The best part of stand-up is people college,” Bryant said. “By day I would through that tough time will get you to of creative directors, designers and marketing officers seeing you as you and not as a charac­ take theater classes, but at night I would the good stuff. Just like doing those bad failing from different companies. ter,” Pharoah said. “They see you for do shows in Chicago. By the time 1 grad­ shows made me feel less scared for do­ Z The four finalists will have the chance to intern at who you are and they either accept that uated, I had been kind of working in ing shows like (the show at GVSU): it Macatawa Bank while working together to create one or they don’t.” comedy for a couple years.” gets you to the good stuff. ” marketing campaign idea. Pharoah said he admires this sort of During the time that Bryant was learn­ The competition will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at “fierceness” in his comedy idols like Chris ;Tt»e Ballroom at City Flats, located at 77 Monroe Center Rock and , and tries to use ;iO Grand Rapids. this in his own work. !: For more information, go to www.theyardsticks.com . “The ability to be fierce and to tell the truth no matter how f--ked up it is,” SCIENCE ON TAP Pharoah said. “Just take a story that you :i Discussions on the well-being of farm animals as well have to make people laugh. Just to be raw & the link between HIV and tuberculosis are the points with it and don’t care what people think. of focus during upcoming Science on Tap events. Like, this is me, you can take it or leave it: ;• Hosted by Grand Valley State University biomedi- (I admire) that mentality.” ^1 sciences, Science on Tap aims to provide scientific For Bryant, the opportunity to perform discussions that are also laid back and casual. stand-up gave her more freedom to impro­ IT The upcoming Science on Tap event, called “The vise and have fun with the audience. flight Climate for a Saner Diet," will focus on farm animal “I think in a weird way (the audience) tjeatment as well as ways to improve their harsh condi- kind of gets SNL unleashed,” Bryant said. Jjpns. The event is set to take place on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. “Where we don’t have to worry about cam­ the SpeakEZ Lounge, located at 600 Monroe Ave. NW era cutting, or censors or time restrictions. In Grand Rapids. We get to just kind of be ourselves on stage. Another Science on Tap event, scheduled for Nov. 12, It’s kind of looser and more fun.” will discuss the relationship between HIV and tuberculo ­ Bryant used stories from her life, sis. This will take place at 8 p.m. at the SpeakEZ Lounge. audience volunteers and her observa­ Z, For more information, email [email protected] . tions about the world around her to put together her act. She said that she often finds inspiration for comedy in her life, CGBT clothing swap middle school and middle-aged women. Grand Valley State University’s LGBT Resource Center “I like to think of my show as like a little will host a free clothing swap and a variety of workshops grab bag,” Bryant said. “A little party favor tonight. LAUGHTER: Comedian Aidy Bryant visited GVSU during the homecoming comedy show last bag of some characters, there’s some sto- week. Spotlight Productions gave out 1,400 free tickets to students. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF ~ “Wear the Rainbow: A Trans and Gender Queer Clothing Swap” aims to give individuals within the trans and queer community without appropriate financial sup- Qprt the access to both clothing items and skills that will concern when alcohol is involved. “Done patrolling for the night with Sgt. allow them to feel more comfortable in their own skin. “Male subject left bus intoxicated Stoll. As the police would say, 10-42!” All sizes and styles of clothing are welcome for dona ­ RIDE-ALONG CONTINUED FROM A1 without shoes walking down West The end of a shift means calling out tion. Workshops will focus on teaching skills such as Campus. Transported back to GVPD on the radio police code 10-42. The binding, packing, make-up, walking in heals and tying a Swanson Living Center with decreased to be picked up by friends.” night ended with the previous subject bow tie or regular tie. levels of consciousness. Checked out by Several officers searched Lot G for a reunited with his missing shoes, which rv The event is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. at the Life Ambulance.” confused subject after a bus driver re­ were found by an officer on duty. LGBT Resource Center, located inside the Kirkhof Center. Another emergency situation oc­ ported suspicious behavior. The male vThe Lanthorn thanks GVPD for the ex­ For more information, contact the Milton E. Ford curred when Life EMS Ambulance, was found intoxicated on Campus West citement and allowing a ride along during LGBT Resource Center at (616) 331-2530. with the help of Resident Assistants, Drive without shoes, a phone or a wal­ one of the busiest nights of the year. checked the well-being of the subject to let. Finding someone the subject knows PASSPORT FAIR ensure that he was alert. This is a high is key in these difficult situations. Students can attend the Padnos International Center passport fair on Oct. 27. Those attending the fair are required to bring a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, a driver’s license UAMCA which is pr Michigan ID and $135 in the form of two separate nvrlcK Homers: checks or money orders- $110 to Department of State C0NTINUED FROM A1 •IheHqnwr^h^mll^ and $25 to USPS. Individuals with a GVSU ID can get a brief interlude in the mottl­ their photos taken for $3 in cash. ing will include the “Invocation ing at Zumbergd Pond for the Passport renewals can be paid for with two checks, of the Muse, ” “Athena Inspires sunrise. This portion of the one for $110 toward the Department of State and the the Prince” and “Telemachus event is titled “Invocation of second for $5.75 toward the USPS. Sets Sail.” The Homerathon Rosy-Fingered Dawn.” Fol­ r The passport fair will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. will continue in the Cook- lowing this, the Homerathon THE ODYSSEY in 2215/2216 Kirkhof. DeWitt Center lounge from 10 will resume until noon in the p.m. to midnight. • For more information, visit www.bit.ly/1GAFjDi . Mary Idema Pew Library Ex­ MNOUIN CLASSICS D C l U X I IDIIION On Oct. 28 from midnight hibition Space. GRAND VALLEY JOURNAL OF HISTORY NOW to 1 a.m. a scavenger hunt will The Homerathon will then ACCEPTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH take place. Participants will move back to the Multipur ­ TRANSLATED BY - The student-run Grand Valley Journal of History is find clues to the mythical land pose Room where it will con­ ROBERT FAGLES encouraging undergraduate students to submit their of the Phaeacians scattered clude at 3 p.m. r»T,m>n.Tin« »~ „ ...... v historical research for publication this fall semester. around campus. The Homera­ Students who attend ,, The GVJH allows any historical research to be submit ­ thon will resume until 8 a.m. Scoldel’s talk or the reading £. V’jf On* of ikt If” Idl Book t of 1496 ”—T**

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SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING • m Congress considers Affordable Textbook Act Textbook prices rise an average 6 percent per year

BY MEGHAN MCBRADY ing with a friend, I strongly encour­ structural problems in academia that mmcbrady^l anthorn.com age students to access all of the ma­ do tremendous harm to the public. ” terials that they are required to read St. Louis also noted that although ith the increasing costs of a for a given course, ” St. Louis said. the bill has some time before it po­ higher education coupled “When students refuse entirely to tentially becomes a law and is a bit with the growing concerns access course content, they’re only too early to consider the effects at w over student debt and lack hurting themselves in the long-run.” GVSU, being flexible and accessible of government funding Currently a digital intern for re­ to affordable materials will help all for public universities, many students search and community outreach at the students and their learning. are wondering whether they can afford Scholarly Publishing and Academic “Studies have found that students the expense of buying or renting their Resources Coalition (SPARC), St. Louis in courses using open textbooks earn textbooks throughout the school year. has worked with students, professors higher grades and drop out less fre­ The College Board, a private non­ and librarians throughout the U.S. and quently, likely due to better access profit corporation that was formed to the rest of the world to establish an to the text,” he said. “What could be expand access to higher education, es­ open access to academic research and better than that?” timated that the average student in the resources - such as online textbooks. Jordyn McCarthy, a junior in the so­ U.S. spends around $1,200 a year on Enter the Affordable College cial work program at GVSU, also noted books and supplies. Textbook Act. the benefit of moving toward a more In a 2013 survey, the Government The bill, which was introduced online-based format of studying. Accountability Office reported that to the U.S. Senate this month, would “My teachers are understanding and between 2002 and 2012, the price of establish a grant program that would tend to choose cheaper books or not the textbooks rose 82 percent - 6 percent support an open use of college text­ newest edition,” McCarthy said. “But on average, every year - which is nearly books. Under that open license, these that wasn’t how it was when I had sci­ three times the rate of inflation. textbooks would allow students, pro­ ence and gen. ed. classes. Social work is Scott St. Louis, a senior at Grand fessors and others to freely access the more understanding, but it’s ridiculous Valley State University, said the issue materials needed for a classroom. considering I have classes that I don’t al­ of accessing material is a two-way “There are many causes behind ways read for. We just need to move for­ street. He indicated that if professors the rising costs of college education, wardnow, have more books online and were surprised by students forgoing so the Affordable College Textbook have an open access to materials like the the available options for acquiring a Act isn’t going to change things over­ readings uploaded on Blackboard.” textbook, expense would most likely night,” St. Louis said. “However, it’s a be the issue at hand. step in the right direction. My main GO TO: “Through direct purchase, hope is that its movement through http://bit.ly/1cGlt3U through rental or even through shar­ Congress promotes greater public SAVING MONEY: GVSU sophomore McCoy Wondergem works in the Laker Mar­ FOR MORE INFORMATION ketplace and organizes books Oct. 22 in Allendale, gvl I kasey garvelink discussion about some of the hidden

CAMPUS GUESTS Speakers for MLK Commemoration Week announced

BY DREW HOWARD is “Activate Your Activism. ” ” ’ [email protected] Bobby J. Springer, faculty co-chair of the MLK commit­ Ians for the Mar­ tee, said the committee aimed tin Luther King Jr. to choose speakers who would Commemoration bring a well-rounded perspec­ Week at Grand tive on the issues of race oc­ Valley State Uni­ curring in today’s society. versity are already underway “The good thing about as a nationally recognized these individuals is that they writer and a co-founder of the have a wide view because of Black Lives Matter movement their travels and interactions have been tapped to speak to with different communities,” the campus community. SpringeT said. “They travel and Author, journalist and tele­ see this theme, this pattern vision personality Toure Ne­ that happens in the country. blett is scheduled to speak at That’s what’s been so special GVSU on Martin Luther King about some of the speakers we Jr. Day in January. Well known have, because they are welT- for his previous co-host posi­ traveled and have a wealth tion on the MSNBC show “The of knowledge to share with a Cycle,” Neblett is also a contrib­ campus like GVSU.” utor to “Rolling Stone” as well In addition to speaking at as an author of several books. GVSU, Neblett will present at Patrisse Cullors, co-found­ Grand Rapids Community er of the Black Lives Matter College as well as Davenport movement, will follow Ne­ University. Springer said the blett with her speech on Jan. MLK Executive Committee 20. Started in 2013 after the chose Neblett after he waS shooting of Treyvon Martin, unable to be scheduled last the Black Lives Matter move­ year for the same event. ment is devoted to ending un­ Kin Ma, co-chair for the lawful police brutality against MLK Executive Committee; African Americans. said Cullors was chosen for The theme of this year ’s PATRISSE CULLORS: Cullors is the co-founder of the Black Lives TOURt NEBLETT: With experience as a journalist and television MLK Commemoration Week Matter movement. She will speak on Jan. 20. courtesy I GVSU. edu personality, Neblett will speak on MLK Day. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU SEE MLK | AS

STUDENT HOUSING A fond farewell for Ravines Apartments

BY TAYLOR FUSSMAN coming weekend ceremony. and their surroundings. TFUSSMA N@LAN THORN. COM This event was held due to the “It was nice to have a place scheduled removal of the Ra­ to cook a meal and just re­ ore than 10,000 vines on-campus apartment lax,” said Raven McClinon, students have units in the coming year. a GVSU alumna and former been housed in During the ceremony, resident of the Ravines. the Ravine Apart­ numerous members of the Takeelia Garrett, assistant ments throughout housing staff and alumni director for Housing and the span of its existence. Grand who lived in the Ravine Residence Life, agreed. Valley State University staff, Apartments during their “A lot of people made re­ students and alumni had the time at GVSU gatheredin the ally good connections with the opportunity to attend a Fare­ Ravines Community Center people here,” Garrett said. well Ceremony for the Ravine to tell stories about their time The Ravine Apartments Apartments on Saturday. in the housing center. were the first of their kind Past and present mem­ “It’s very exciting to be in Michigan when they bers of the GVSU community the living center director for opened in September 1973. GOODBYE: Housing Director Takeelia Garrett talks with students at the on-campus Ravine Apartments shared memories and celebrat­ this area because it’s the last Although the residential Community Center on Oct. 24 during the GVSU apartments' farewell ceremony. GVL | SARA CARTE ed the past during the home- year it will be here, so it’s like apartment units will be re­ being a part of history,” said moved, the Ravines Com­ Emily Davis, Ravine Apart­ munity Center will remain ments living center director. standing. 5081BAUERRO. Information supplied dur­ The plan is for the Com­ HUDSON VILLE, Ml ing the ceremony explained munity Center to be refur ­ various aspects of the Ravines bished into a new location for history and legacy. For in­ the Campus Recreation Ad­ stance, the Ravines architec­ venture and Education Cen­ ture was designed in order to ter. Its future purpose will al­ enhance the peaceful nature legedly be to hold equipment Fall festivals, delicious of the surrounding environ­ such as snowshoes and kayaks ment, made evident by the to be used by students. homemade donuts, hay way each building is located “The Ravines are well beside a wooded ravine. loved, like a childhood toy rides, and mazes! There were a variety of you ’ve carried everywhere people in attendance to wish and now you are off to coin the apartments farewell. lege andhave to let that teddy Brandie Tenney, assistant bear go,” said Kristen Evans, ASONAL NTED director for Housing and assistant director of Recruit ­ fir- ontact Julie Fe Residence Life, said one cou ­ ment and Training for Hous-. ple came because the Ravines ing and Residence Life. at (616)6654864 was their first home together The new building under as husband and wife. construction on Robinson Overall, people attending Field will replace the Ravine the farewell ceremony shared Apartments as student hou^ a love for these structures ing once they are taken down: OCTOBER 26, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A4 OPINION (aGVLNEWS & .

EDITORIAL GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Leah Fishwick j

10/26 Striving for I'M SO GLAD GVPD LETS US KNOW WHAT'S I’M DEADIUG FPOM TH6IP GOING ON! transparency uve twimp sessmi GVPD’s accessibility should be the model for all administrations

ecently, one of duty. Although she wrote the the Lanthorn story for her capstone jour ­ staff writers nalism class, she still received went on a ride negative comments about her along with the conduct and what she wrote. Grand Valley State Universi­ She identified herself as ty Police Department. Dur ­ a journalist, so anything ing this time, she was able that was said during the to observe what the police ride-along was fair game. on campus do on a nightly However, the Lanthorn basis. The idea for the ride acknowledges that better [email protected] along was strongly encour­ communication is neces­ aged by the police depart­ sary to ensure that the expe­ ment as a beneficial way for rience is properly explained students to see what GVPD in a way that does not cross does and how they operate. any boundaries. Our writer Taking political correctness too far In fact, GVPD now consid­ was briefed on the proper this on a liberal arts campus. viewpoints or philosophical make a difference at home or ers it an annualevent. conduct for tweeting prior I can almost guarantee you ’re differences in the real world. abroad, getting offended over On the ride along, our writer to the ride. a student at a liberal arts col­ Ok. Slow down. Maybe I’m things like Columbus Day is and photographer were given Not only does the ride-along lege if you have a copy of this blowing this out of proportion. like worrying about a smudge the opportunity to ask ques ­ provide transparency, but paper. But guess what? Every­ But maybe not. on the window when your car tions, observe and see the role also might help students to one’s time here is limited. The Maybe, just maybe, there won’t start. But it’s not going of a GVPD officer on home­ understand how and why real world looms. are bigger problems in this to stop. coming night, one of the busi ­ the police department does And we’re too caught up world beside feelings getting Bending over backwards est times of the year. its job. Oftentimes, the police in the political correctness hurt. A movement came to to accommodate everyone’s This event is something that are painted as villains out to movement to notice. light in early October, push ­ uniqueness is detrimental to started as a one time in­ ruin the fun, but a ride-along From a young age, we’re ing for Columbus Day to be society. Being comfortable stance and has now become is a great opportunity to show taught that life isn’t fair. recognized as Indigenous in your own body is great, an annual tradition because students that the police are Nearly every kid hears that People’s Day. to an extent. But when it be­ of the encouragement of ad­ here also to help keep us safe. BY ADAM KNORR [email protected] at some point, regardless of Really? Honestly? Seri­ comes offensive to speak out ministration. This, as you The police enforce the laws the circumstances surround­ ously? I don’t need educating against unhealthy lifestyles, can imagine, makes the ride in part to keep students from n last weeks ing their upbringing. And on Christopher Columbus. we have a problem. along experience much more hurting themselves and oth­ episode of “South every kid should. It’s accu ­ By all accounts, he was an Let’s be blunt. You ’re not a enjoyable and genuine for our ers when a night of party­ Park, ” a character rate. It’s bracing. It’s fair. awful person. Historical re­ special flower and neither am writers and readers. ing might lose control. Two named “Reality” But now, it’s being suf ­ cords suggest he committed I. We’re students at a liberal We want to thank GVPD cases during the ride-along took the stage focated. Did someone nick mass genocide. arts university designed to for their commitment to focused on alcohol abuse and cut loose with a frank, your feelings with a comment But this is what we’re pass us and make us feel as transparency. With a lot that ended with the inebri­ alarmingly accurate mono­ that was slightly sexist, ageist, focusing our efforts on? If comfortable as possible. in the news about corrupt ated students needing as­ logue to the audience on the or contrary to the unicorns- you don’t like Columbus So enjoy your time here. police forces and illegal sistance, which GVPD was screen, and, more pointedly, and-rainbowsmantra that Day, don’t observe it. If you Bask in the bliss of all-encom­ operations, it is refreshing there to provide. Though to those watching at home. liberal arts campuses have don’t give a plant sun, it won’t passing acceptance and fair to be given an opportunity students may not always ap­ The speech was littered with become? Poor baby. grow. Ignore it. Bury it. It’ll play across the board. Raise to look into something as preciate this element of the truths that todays political cor­ Can you imagine walk ­ eventually disappear. complaints against those who prevalent as law enforce­ police department, in some rect crowd ignore in favor of a ing around campus feeling In a world where mass slight you or your beliefs. ment on a college campus, instances, there could be se­ padded room full of friends and upset because your classmate genocide isn’t far from the Convince yourself that the especially when many other rious consequences without blissful ignorance. Reality truly has a different viewpoint truth in a number of countries, world was made to cater to student publications aren’t assistance from officers. hit the mark, however, with, than you? I sure can’t, and where nearly 13 percent of the your whims and views. given the same chance. The ride-along can help 1“I’rri sorry, the world isn’t one I shouldn’t have to because population is undernourished Just remember this: you The conflict that arose be- students to see that the po­ big liberal arts campus! ” that’s a disagreement, and and where our own political can block Reality out for twe«n Philadelphia police lice are here to help keep Odds are you ’re reading we have place for varying system is too gummed up to now, but He’ll be back. and a Temple University stu ­ campus safe. Whether that dent journalist is one instance is patrolling living centers where transparency was not to make sure no unwanted prioritized. In 2009, Shannon individuals are there or McDonald went for a ride stepping in during emer­ Hurting campus pride! with the police. Her article, gency situations, the police “Black and Blue, ” contained departments cooperation I did the same thing. They entire childhood. It might be a Whatever the cause, they hate her observations during the with the ride-along and were a $5 steal at the Salvation family tradition. it here and diminish GVSU’s experience, including the the Lanthorn in general is Army. How could we not? Did Maybe these students are potential to improve. racist comments the officer greatly appreciated. we know much about these just coldand don’t have the College is not for everyone made about the neighbor­ Now, if only all aspects of schools? Not really. Didwe cash to upgrade to the new and sometimes the issue is hood they traveled through. university life across the plan on going there? Not really. GVSU merchandise at the that students need a different As a result, the officer was country was just as trans­ But it was a possibility. We still bookstore, so they go with an environment to succeed aca­ temporarily suspended from parent as GVPD is. hadn’t even applied to college. old cozy favorite. Or maybe demically, but if dropping out Now that we actually are in others are just wearing these or transferring is not an option college, many of those Miami sweatshirts because they’ve a dissenting student would like GVL EDITORIAL BOARD and Albion sweatshirts have had a long, deep desire to to consider, there is a certain made their way back to the attend one of these schools level of respect that should be AUDRA GAMBLE Editor-in-Chief BY DANIELLE ZUKOWSKI same Goodwill we purchased but were not accepted or too maintained while on campus. STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI Associate editorEDI TOR I A L@LAN THORN. COM them from. They’ve been afraid to apply. It definitely isn’t GVSU students should take HANNAH LENTZ News editor replaced by a new collection of encouraging school pride, but pride in their opportunities ADAM KNORR Sports editor llendale is at that spirit wear from our respective on its own, it isn’t hindering and make the most out of their CLAIRE FISHER A&E editor fleeting moment schools. However, not everyone the community on campus. experience. The students tour ­ has followed suit. Is wearing The real problem rests in ing campus also have to be kept MADDIE FORSHEE Laker Life editor of red, orange and yellow drifting spirit wear from other colleges the students that do so because in mind when we are talking leaves. 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shop with GVSU’s local Black MLK Lives Matter branch. This Original Laker students CONTINUED FROM A3 workshop is expected to last for an hour, Springer said. her unique position in the so­ Despite classes being can­ cial justice movement. celed for Martin Luther King honored on Founders Day “We aim to bring relevant Jr. Day, Ma said he encourages speakers to campus that will students to stay on campus BY LUCAS ESCALADA for Founders Day. She said year. The idea arose to celebrate reopened again for the 2060 contribute to the national to participate in the various LESCALADA(d)LANTHORN.COM its important for students to President Thomas Haas’ 10th school year, which will mark discussion of the recent and events scheduled for the day take the time to reflect on the year at the university. GVSU’s 100th anniversary. continuing violence against as well as the rest of the week. n 1960, Grand people that came before them. “(Ten years) is a mile­ Jacoboni said a time cap­ black people across our na­ “Students will gain great­ Valley State Uni­ “Because GVSU is so young, stone that not many achieve, sule is extremely valuable. tion,” Ma said. “We espe­ er first-hand insight and sto­ versity’s campus I think its easy to relate to the and we wanted to show fu ­ She was able write an essay cially chose Cullors who has ries from people who have was home to just people that founded it,” Jacobo­ ture Lakers what is so great for a time capsule at her un­ been at the forefront of so­ been active in seeking justice 282 students - a ni said. “Its not hard to imagine about our university right dergraduate institution last cial justice activism for black for black Americans across far cry from the over 25,000 the hard work and dedication now,” O’Connor said. year, and she hopes to be able people, and think she will the United States,” he said. Lakers that currently attend that they put in to start such an She said that Haas has to reflect on her growth and effectively raise this aware­ “We hope it will inspire stu ­ GVSU. On Oct. 22, Found­ amazing institution.” made an impact on every stu ­ origins when the university ness at GVSU and the West dents to use their learning to ers Day commemorated the Danielle O’Connor, Found­ dent at the university, as well elects to open that capsule. Michigan community.” be involved in their campus first students and faculty to ers Day student coordina­ as the organization as a whole. Many students will be The GVSU community and larger community.” call themselves Lakers. tor, said the event focuses on The time capsule will also handed that opportunity to will have the opportunity Other events scheduled As part of the 2015 home­ celebrating the vision of the show why Haas elected to stay reflect on their origins by par­ to interact with both speak ­ for MLK Commemoration coming festivities, GVSU GVSU founders when they es­ at the university for 10 years. ticipating in the time capsule, ers. Neblett is expected to Week include a campus ­ celebrated its third annual tablished the university. This will be the first time Jacoboni said. She encourages take part in a silent march wide Teach-In on Jan. 21 Founders Day. The day was While Founders Day has GVSU is involved in a time all students to participate if leading up to his presenta­ and the annual MLK Day of created to honor the founding an emphasis on remembering capsule. O’Connor said the given the opportunity. tion at the Fieldhouse Are­ Service on Jan. 23. members of the university. the past, this year had a special university archives keep a re­ “I think time capsules are na which will be followed Kara Jacoboni, graduate event planned for the future. cord of every year, but noth­ so important because they by a public book signing. GO TO: assistant for the Laker Tradi­ O’Connor said students and ing like this has been done. are a tangible way to record Prior to her presentation, tions Team, helped supervise faculty will have opportunities The time capsule will be history,” Jacoboni said. Cullors is tentatively sched­ □ www.gvsu.edu/mlk and implement the events to participate in creating a time sealed at the end of the aca­ uled to take part in a work ­ FOR MORE INFORMATION capsule throughout the school demic year. It is planned to be

ACADEMICS Student senate supports digital studies minor BY JESS HODGE 12 or 13 credits of the minor, are split the end of this school year,” Beelen said. JHODGE(g>LANTHORN.COM into two separate modules: digital tools “But getting faculty members in place and production and digital culture. and creating these classes would take aria Beelen’s resolution for Discussion to pass the resolution be­ probably another year after that.” creating new digital studies gan at the senate’s meeting last week. This The resolution recognizes that the minor was passed on Thurs ­ week, senators voiced their questions, creation of the digital studies minor day at Grand Valley State comments and concerns. The floor was would “benefit students by ensuring University’s student sen­ opened up for Beelen to address ques ­ that all students have the opportunity ate meeting. Beelen, vice president for tions from the previous discussion and to gain the knowledge and skills to en­ educational affairs on studentsenate, has for senators to again voice their opinions. ter their chosen career fields prepared to been working on this for many years. The A large part of the discussion was address the needs of the 21st century.” geared toward the types of classes that It also states that there are many skills minor would be part of the Brooks Col­ DISCUSS: Ella Fritzemeier speaks to the student senate members lege of Interdisciplinary studies. students would take if they pursue digital students can gain from adding this minor during their Thursday session last week. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Digital studies would require students studies minor. Beelen explains that stu ­ to their studies, which will “absolutely be to take a total of either 21 or 22 credits. dents would start off with two introduc­ demanded in all fields.” The resolution lists As the resolution states, the new digital tion classes, and went on to list some elec­ a few: creating graphic depictions of infor­ MOTMAN’S studies minor would “enable students to tives that may be given. Data visualization, mation, communicating with data analysis FARM MARKET GREAT evaluate social and political consequenc­ ethics of access, gaming culture, identity colleagues, writing for mediums accessible 0-2617 Riverhill Drive PRICES! es of the flow of data in our lives, gain in­ and representation and social media in to all electronic devices and analyzing gov­ Just 1 mile East of GVSU sight through information literacy, learn culture are just some of the “oodles and ernment and private agencies for use of data. how computational and visualization oodles of topic ideas” that she listed. Senator Benjamin Soltis expressed FRESH PRODUCE 1 tools are used, and apply these concepts Even though the student senate has his support for the resolution, saying FRESH PICKED APPLES! passed the resolution, this does not mean it would help people in information in technologically rich environments.” GVSU students and staff show college 10 The demand for digital technology skills the minor is available to students yet. It technology and management to bring and receive 10% off any order of $5 or more! is growing in today’s society, especially in still has to go through many more steps in a new venue of information from Hours: 8 am - 7pm Phone: the professional sphere. before GVSU adds it to its list of minors. the different categories and areas of Closed Sunday (616)677-1525 The electives, which would make up “We’re hoping to get approved by interest Beelen listed.

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Grand Valley State Universi­ higher on the fingerboard. It’s the diversity” endless variety within one discipline.” This year's performance will include internationally ty ’s Cello Fest hopes to show Professor Pablo Mahave-Veglia, acclaimed guest artists Emilio Coldn, professor of cello at them the rewarding ability of musicwho coordinatedto Cello Fest, said that Indiana University, and Andfe Gaskins, principal cellist of Dcreate beauty in the present moment. guest artists bring another kind of di­ LOG ON TO: the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. This event is free and open “Its the ability to express whatever emo­ versity to learning the cello. www.lanthorn.com to the public. tion that you ’re feeling or whatever the “1 hope that (students) see how many FOR THE FULL ARTICLE For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/music/arts- piece is meant to convey without saying at-noon-197.htm . anything,” said senior cellist Jake Will. Beginning Oct. 25 with a recital by SENIOR SHOWS Benjamin Whitcomb in the Sherman As part of this year's Performance Studio Series, Von Solkema Recital Hall, Cello Fest is GVSU theater majors will bring a murder mystery to the a four-day celebration of the stringed in­ stage during "Cafe Murder,” as well as a string of short strument. On Oct. 26, a master class will plays. In the Performing Arts Center’s Louis Armstrong ' be held by Emilio Colon, in which GVSU Theatre, performances of “Cafe Murder” and "All in the cellists have the chance to improve their Timing: A Collection of One-Act Plays by David Ives” will pieces with advice from an outside expert. take place at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27. Will said the master class would pro­ Cafe Murder, directed by writing and theater major vide him with feedback on his playing Anthony Sanchez, follows the story of Rosemary, who is and help him to grow as a musician. celebrating her birthday at Cafe Murder with her sisters “It’s a little nerve-wracking to play and friends, when she is murdered. Detective Reginal for a teacher of such high caliber,” Will Harris must then follow the clues to figure out who mur­ said. “I just want to get the most amount dered Rosemary. of good feedback I can. (Colon) will go Three short productions, including "Sure Thing, ” “The over different technical things, skills and techniques to kind of bring it all togeth­ Philadelphia" and "English Made Simple,” will follow CELLO FEST: GVSU professor and cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia performs "Simple Lines” ear­ er for a more powerful performance.” "Cafe Murder.” The shorts will be directed by Kimberlee lier this year at the Fall Arts Celebration Faculty Concert on Sept. 21. GVL I KEVIN sielaff Griggs, senior theater and psychology major. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Louis GALLERIES Armstrong Theatre Box Office or by calling (616) 331- 2300. For more information, go to www.gvsu.edu/theatre . Chinese history exhibit to move locations display will temporarily move Western Minds) is that its mul- OCTUBAFEST out of Grand Valley State Uni­ tidisciplinary,” Lai said. “It has At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the Sherman Van Solkema versity this week. This display literature, it has history, it has Recital hall, there will be an Octubafest concert. showcases Chinese culture decorative art and it has multi- Featuring the members of the Grand Valley State and its influence on Western media. It covers different forms University tuba and euphonium studio as soloists, minds through images, deco­ to deal with the same subject. I Octubafest is a celebration of the tuba and euphonium rative art and textual interpre­ try to communicate to my stu ­ as solo instruments. tations. dents thatbesides text there are To learn more, visit www.gvsu.edu/music. The display was given a lot of other genres that also the name China in Western deal with these issues. ” SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HALLOWEEN CONCERT Minds in relation to a gradu­ China in Western Minds is On Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Grand Valley State University's ate course the GVSU English on display at the GVSU Pew Symphony Orchestra will perform in costume in honor of department offers, also called Campus on the Blue Wall Gal­ Halloween. The event will take place on the atrium level CAMPUS ART: “China in Western Minds” at the Blue Wall Gallery in China in Western Minds. lery until Thursday, Oct. 29. of the Mary Idema Pew Library. They will be performing the DeVos Building Downtown Grand Rapids. GVL | SARA carte Sufen Lai, who is teaching However, China in Western "Mars” from “The Planets" by Gustav Holst, "In the Hall of ter, students can experience 21 the course, said she created Minds will find its new home the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg, "Hungarian Dance BY MARISSA LAPORTE MLAPORTE@LAN THORN. COM centuries of history between this art gallery display to use at GVSU’s Allendale Campus No. 6 ” by Johannes Brahms, "Fanfare" by Paul Dukas and China and Western culture. as a teaching tool and to show in January and will be on dis­ “Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky. hile walking The Blue Wall Gallery is cur ­ her students that there are play there until March. This event is free and open to the public. through the halls rently home to a chronologi­ other ways to learn from his­ For more information, visit: www.gvsu.edu/music. LOG ON TO: of the Richard cal display that took about five tory rather than solely from M. DeVos Cen- months to create. 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GVSU MEN’S CLUB SOCCER BOUNCED FROM PLAYOFFS The Grand Valley State men’s club soccer team bowed out of the Midwest Alliance Soccer WRECKING CREW: Jacob Howe (43) and Jeff Madison (39) trot off the field following a punt in GVSU's homecoming win over Findlay on Saturday. The Lakers racked up their fifth consecutive win in their blowout victory over Findlay, and will travel to Ohio to take on Ashland as the first of back-to-back road games. GVL I EMILY FRYE Conference regional playoffs with a 1-1 (3-1) shootout loss to BY ADAM KNORR little time to throw and a few face-fulls of turf. freshman Nick Dodson with a 32-yard touchdown Loyola University Chicago on [email protected] “We were just seeing what we’re seeing on pass. Later in the quarter, Bart connected with Matt Sunday morning. The Lakers beat film,” said junior defensive back Marquez Goll- Williams on a 24-yard jump ball for a score. . Cincinnati 1-0 to open the tour­ he Grand Valley State defense man. “We were just playing a lot of zone and In the second quarter, Bart Williams found a nament, but fell to the University scored as many points as the Find­ staying deep and making sure nothing went wide open Potts for a 35-yard score, and, min­ of Wisconsin-LaCrosse 2-1 in the lay offense. The Grand Valley State behind us and everything that they did was un­ utes later, Kirk Spencer strolledinto the endzone second round. offense manhandled the Findlay derneath, which we wanted them to do.” from two yards out to put GVSU up 28-0. The Lakers were tied 1-1 defense. It was all Lakers, all night. On the first possession of the second half, GV­ In the fourth quarter, Potts pulled in a 25- with LUC after full time and No. 12 GVSU outmatched Findlay in every SU’s offense stalled at its own 40-yard line and the yard pass, moving him into second place on • overtime, but were unable to aspect, winning 52-7 on homecoming night Lakers lined up to punt. Jamie Potts took the snap the GVSU all-time receiving touchdowns list convert their share of penalty at Lubbers Stadium. and, rather than punting, dashed around the end with 32. Potts trails only David Kircus. - kicks as their season ended “Good team win but you have to give our de­ and up the sidelines, romping into the end zone Soon after, Alton Voss hit Gervais and after a shootout loss for the fense a lot of credit,” said GVSU head coach Matt virtually untouched for a 60-yard touchdown. forced a fumble. Dylan Carroll scooped the second consecutive season. See Mitchell. “That was an offense coming into the “I saw the fake punt was there in the first half ball up and walked into the end zone to ex­ the full story on lanthorn.com game that was extremely prolific. I thought our and I did not want to let Findlay get any momen­ pand GVSU’s lead to 49-7. front got some pressure and we took a quarter ­ tum so we called it,” Mitchell said. “Credit to Jamie Placekicker Joel Schipper hit a 20-yard DIVISION II MEN’S HOCKEY back that had been very effective in this confer­ Potts — he made it work, he made that play work. ” field goal to cap the scoring at 52. TAKES FIRST LOSS OF 2015 ence and really rattled him with our pressure. ” GVSU quarterback Bart Williams continued his Spencer had 15 carries for 82 yards and a Following a 9-0 start to The Oilers (4-4, 3-4 GLIAC) came into the upward trend, completing 22-of-36 passes for 383 touchdown. Potts pulled in six catches for 150 the 2015 season, the Grand evening averaging nearly 40 points per game. yards and four touchdowns. Williams was work ­ yards and two touchdowns to lead the Laker re­ Valley State Division II men’s The GVSU defense didn’t care. ing with a depleted receiving corps, as top receiver ceivers. Talley recorded 11 tackles andtwo sacks. hockey club dropped its first The Lakers (7-1, 6-1 GLIAC) kept Findlay off Brandon Bean was out with an ankle injury. Findlay’s seven points marks its season low. game of the season in a home the scoreboard for the better part of three quar ­ “The coaching staff is just putting us in good The Oilers’ previous low was 28 in a game at tilt against Southern Illinois ters and locked down one of the best passing of­ positions week-to-week, ” Bart Williams said. “I Ashland. GVSU racked up 648 total yards while .University - Edwardsville. SIUE fenses in Division II in a hallmark performance. feel confident with the preparation all through the holding Findlay to 250. Gervais threw for 170 trumped the Lakers 5-4 in the GVSU’s pass rush, led by David Talley and Matt week andwhen I take the snap on Saturday nights yards after averaging over 300 all season. first game of the weekend at Judon, gave Findlay quarterback Rhys Gervais I just feel good back there with what we have.” GVSU will return to action on Oct. 31 with Georgetown Ice Center thanks On GVSU’s first possession, Bart Williams hit a road match at No. 8 Ashland. to a pair of early goals. GVSU (10-1) responded in SOCCER the second game of the series at home against SIUE, de­ molishing the Cougars 9-0 to resume its winning ways. The Takers return to action on Oct. Grip on 30 with a home game against Ferris State at 8 p.m. See the full story on lanthorn.com the GLIAC VARSITY SCHEDULE Laker women clinch 11th straight IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllltllllllllllllllll conference title in win over Walsh FOOTBALL blasted a shot into the top corner of Saturday 7:00 p.m. at Ashland BY MASON TRONSOR [email protected] the goal to give GVSU a 1-0 lead. The goal was Corby ’s 19th of the season, as SOCCER | "1 he No. 3 Grand Valley freshman Mackenzie Fox earned the Friday 7:00 p.m. vs Ferris State State women’s soccer assist off a throw-in. I team defeated Walsh “I made a quick turn to the inside 1-0 Friday night in and shot the ball to the far post with VOLLEYBALL North Canton, Ohio my left,” Corby said. “I tried to hit it as Friday 5:00 p.m. at Northern to clinch the GLIAC regular sea­ hard as I could to get it through all the Michigan son crown outright. players in the box and the next thing Saturday 4:00 p.m. at Michigan The Lakers (15-1-0, 11-0-0 GLI­ I knew it was in the back of the net.” Tech AC) will be the only team with a hand Corby ’s goal gave the Lakers a lead on the GLIAC title this year, after they would never relinquish. Though WOMEN’S GOLF splitting the honor last season with the Lakers still have one conference Ohio Dominican. GVSU has now game remaining against Ferris State, Sunday - Monday at Davenport the record differential is too much for Invitational (Grand Rapids, won at least a share in every GLIAC Michigan) championship for the past 11 seasons. the Bulldogs to overcome. For a program which has won “Winning the conference outright four of the last six NCAA Divi­ is important,” Hosier said. “It was one SWIMMING AND DIVING sion II national titles, there’s still of our goals after sharing the confer­ Saturday 11:00 a.m. vs Northern more to be done. ence championship last year.” Michigan “It’s awesome to get another The return of redshirt sopho­ conference championship,” said more Erika Bradfield added an­ SOCCER senior defender Katy Woolley. other layer of excitement and hap­ “But there is still a lot that we need piness to an already-pleasing night soccer falls in a to do. It’s just one goal we can for the Lakers. Bradfield came off shootout to end check off our list for the season.” the bench and saw time in her first 2015 campaign Despite outshooting Walsh 13-4 game back since 2013. Bradfield in the first half, the Lakers were un­ missed all of 2014 with a torn ACL. LOG ON TO: able to findtheir way onto the score- Freshman goaltender Emily board. GVSU has been plagued by Maresh recorded her fifth con­ www.lanthorn.com an inability to finish more than once secutive shutout by making a save FOR THE FUU ARTICLE this season, and it hurt the Lakers on Walsh’s only shot on goal. again in their slim win over a lowly The Lakers were without two key contributors in junior defender Clare Lakers stunned Walsh squad (5-7-3, 3-6-1 GLIAC). “It was one of those games where Carlson and senior forward Katie everything wasn’t clicking for us, ” Bounds. Carlson did not play at all Edwardsville, said GVSU head coach Jeff Hosier. after starting every match this sea­ drop first game “But we found a way to be resilient.” son. Bounds did not travel with the of season That resilience came in the form of team to the match. Hosier had no junior Marti Corby, as it so often has comment about either situation. LOG ON TO: for the leakers in 2015. 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TEAM LEADER: GVSU’s Alexa Sweeney returns a shot against Northwood on Sept. 13 in a Laker win. Northwood flipped the script at the GLIAC tournament over the weekend, besting the Lakers 5-2 in the cham pionship match to take the tournament crown. GVSU and Northwood both earned a share of the 2015 GLIAC title thanks to splitting the regular season and tournament titles between them. GVL I SARA CARTE

BY BEAU TROUTMAN second round on Saturday. not that we’re a bad indoor team, but I think were Sweeney was named All-GLIAC First [email protected] The Lakers fell behind early against a little bit better outside. It seems like Northwood Team (12-1 in singles, 12-3 in doubles), Per­ Northwood and were at a 2-1 disadvantage is a little bit better of an indoor team,” Black said. kins was named to the Second Team (6-6 he final round of the womens after doubles play. The loss on Sunday gave the Lakers their sec­ in singles, 12-2 in doubles) and Moccia re­ tennis GLIAC tournament at the In singles, sophomore Alexa Sweeney ond loss in four matches, after starting the sea­ ceived an All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Greater Midland Tennis Center pulled out a win at the No. 2 seed against son 11 -0. The team didn’t feel fatigued over the (10-3 in singles, 9-6 in doubles). featured a heavyweight title bout Northwoods Alisa Reshetnikova 6-3, 7-6 (8- course of the season. The way the Lakers see it, With the GLIAC tournament in the books, between No. 1 seed Grand Val­ 6). However, losses at the No. 4, No. 5 and No. they just caught two teams having a goodday. the fall season has concluded. Tennis won’t pick ley State (13-2, 10-1 GLIAC) and No. 2 seed 6 seeds gave the Timberwolves the points they “I wouldn’t call it fatigue, ” Sweeney said. “To­ back up until the spring season, which will essen­ Northwood (13-1, 10-1 GLIAC). needed to get the victory. day Northwood really stepped it up, and I think tially be a new campaign for the Lakers. GVSU’s Though the Lakers won the regular season In the tournament, only five points are need­ on any other day wed have Ferris.” fall-season finish will play into how highly it matchup between the two teams, the Timber- ed to win. Abby Perkins’ No. 1-seed match and The second-place finish marks back-to- places in the seeding for the NCAA tournament. wolves came away with a 5-2 victory and were Aimee Moccias No. 3-seed match both went un­ back years GVSU has finished second at GVSU finished a year where it took the crowned GLIAC tournament champions. With finished. the conference tournament, after losing to GLIAC by surprise with a team consisting of the win, Northwood earned an automatic bid to “We played solid, Northwood just played a Wayne State last season. only freshman and sophomores. Although the the NCAA tournament in spring 2016. little bit better than us, ” Black said. “Them getting “It is obviously disappointing to come in sec­ Lakers only captured a share of the conference GVSU won the regular season conference the lead after doubles definitely didn’t help.” ond two years in a row, but I think that when you title after being picked as the favorite, GVSU title, so the two teams will share the honor of The Lakers swept their opponents in dou­ take a step back, it’s not like oh we lost the match.’ can say this season was a success. conference champions. bles in the first two rounds of the tournament, We’re so young compared to all the other teams “If someone had said ‘well, you guys are “We have to share with Northwood, but but were unable to repeat against a much that coming in second is better than what was ex­ going to tie for conference with a team of its better to share it than not get it,” said tougher Northwood squad. pected of us,” Sweeney said. freshmen and sophomores,’ I would’ve said, GVSU head coach John Black. The game was played indoors, and the Lak ­ End of the year conference awards were ‘well, I’ll believe it when I see it.’ We went out The Lakers won their first round match­ ers feel this gave Northwood a slight advantage. handed out at the conclusion of the tourna­ and did it, and it’s been a great fall season. I up against No. 8 seed Walsh 5-0 on Friday, GVSU played Northwood outdoors at home ear­ ment. Black was named the GLIAC Coach think we can continue to improve as a team before defeating No. 4 seed Tiffin 5-2 in the lier in the season, and won that matchup 6-3. of the Year after leading a young roster to a and play even better,” Black said. “Were definitely better as an outdoor team, share of the GLIAC title.

her assist output with a career-high 43. seven kills each. VOLLEYBALL Combined with freshman Taylor Stew­ While working around Findlay’s CONTINUED FROM A9 art, the rotating setter duo anchored a blocks, GVSU’s net-front presence Laker attack that sported a .304 hitting induced a season-high 16 team moment of concern came in the sec­ percentage in the loss. blocks. Brower contributed a team- ond set, leading 4-1, when sophomore Findlay’s .215 hitting percentage was high two solo rejections and seven setter Katie Olson recorded one of the almost 100 points worse than GVSU, assisted blocks. more memorable digs of the season but the Oilers executed late in sets to put The Oilers had upper hand on after taking a Hillsdale kill attempt a damper on the Alumni Day festivities. serves with six aces, and got some help square to the face. Ronda led GVSU in kills (21) and from the Lakers, who had eight serv­ “I have honestly never been hit in hitting percentage (.362), while adding ing errors. The miscues hurt GVSU, but the head this many times before. This 18 digs, one solo block and one ace. again, no one was able to make a key time I don’t have a concussion, so we “We are doing a lot of great things,” play in crunch time. are good,” Olson said while trying to Ronda said. “If you look at our hitting “I’m a little tired of banging my contain her laughter. “You get hit in percentage, our blocking, we are right head against a wall preaching the the face and it’s ftinny anyway, and the there - just not making those key plays same message,” Scanlon said. “So, fact the (ball) went over (the net) was at the time we need to and changing the I would really like to see them take even better, and we got a point. So, I momentum in game. We need to find a some ownership. I thought we took a mean, you got to joke with it and not way to close it out and findthat energy. huge step forward (Friday) with that get too mad about it.” “Obviously, its good to be the go to win over Hillsdale. But, obviously, we Olson sat out against lake Erie and person that situation trying to pick-up aren’t consistent enough with that at­ Ashland two weeks ago with a concus­ the team and fire them up a little.” titude, with that mentality.” sion, but she laughed off the Hillsdale GVSU’s outside hitters got the ma­ The Lakers will have a week to re­ incident and stayed on the court after jority of the swings as Findlay concen­ group before traveling to the Upper being checked out, finishing the match trated its blocking efforts to the middle Peninsula to face conference opponents with a team-high 24 assists. of floor. Majerle knocked down 16 kills Northern Michigan (16-7, 5-6 GLIAC) In the five-set marathon match and Wolters had 15 kills. Middle block ­ on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. and Michigan Tech against Findlay, Olson nearly doubled ers Lound and Brower were held to (17-6,8-3 GLIAC) on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. BRICK WALL: Jessica Majerle (3) and Staci Brower jump to block a shot dur­ ing GVSU’s Oct. 24 match against Findlay in Allendale. GVL I LUKE HOLMES

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