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Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, October 15, 2007 GV welcomes GOP presidential candidate Romney
Mitt Romney visits Grand Valley State University, meets with leaders, tailgates before football game
By Kyle Meinke Greek-style chicken wings.” GVL Staff Writer Romney also ventured into the student tailgating area in Parking Lot C, next to the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena, where he spoke The campaign trail led Republican with numerous college students. presidential hopeful Mitt Romney to Grand “It’s pretty cool that a presidential Valley State University ’s homecoming candidate would take the time to come festivities on Saturday. here,” said GVSU senior Matt Viau. “It Romney began his visit to the Allendale shows he genuinely cares about the future Campus in the GVSU Alumni House, leaders of our country." where he met with leaders of the university Romney was accompanied to GVSU and community. He UiiIgated afterward with by U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, representative students and alumni preceding GVSU's for the Second Congressional District homecoming victory over the University of Michigan. Hoekstra was impressed of Indianapolis. by Romney ’s visit, and hopes it sparks “It was thrilling, exciting and humbling an interest in university students to get that someone who could be sitting in the involved and vote in the upcoming Oval Office in a year is here at Grand elections, he said. Valley, ” said Alex VanAmeyde, president "This is great for the people of West of the College Republicans. “It’s special Michigan to see that (Romney) cares about to see (Romney) tailgating in our own this state," Hoekstra said. "He is doing his backyard." best to get kids involved in the election The energy surrounding Romney was process.” palpable — students and alumni alike were Romney left Allendale before the start excited to meet someone of his stature, and of the football game, but left a mark on to be able toexchange political philosophies those he met during his time on campus. with a presidential candidate. “He was reasonable, down-to-earth, Romney, a former governor of and friendly," said Frank Foster, president Massachusetts, began his tailgating of GVSU Student Senate. “It was his GVL / Nicole Bernier experience by visiting with GVSU alumni. choice to tailgate in the student lots, which Mingling Mitt: Mitt Romney (third from left) joined tailgating GVSU students and College Republicans before Saturday's football game He talked and shook hands with many shows his dedication to the students on this many from GVSU’s College Republicans, graduates, and even sampled some of their campus.” re-election in 2006. He has strong ties to national polls, but leads early in critical Romney fielded questions regarding issues Michigan, including being bom in Detroit states New Hampshire and Iowa In tailgating cuisines. Before arri ving at G VSU. Romney spoke such as illegal immigration, the war in Iraq, “It’s nice to see someone who is running at the Crowne Plaza I lotel in Grand Rapids and his father George W. Romney, who Michigan, he was slightly ahead of Rudy social security and taxes. served as governor of Michigan three terms Giuliani in an August poll conducted by the for public office mixing it up with people in an event dubbed “Ask Mitt Anything." Romney was elected governor of during the 1960s. Detroit News. like us," said Richard Nawrocki, GVSU Speaking to about 250 people, including class of 1984. “He even tried some of our Massachusetts in 2002. but did not seek Romney is currently fourth in many [email protected] Students interest in Seeking success after midterms
By Danielle Arndt Moore said. The Advising Resource Middle East rises Center can do an assessment to help GVl. Staff Writer By Kimberly Shine target students' individual needs. The Counseling Center also offers GVl. Staff Writer So you just bombed a midterm, now Power Learning Workshops where what? students can learn from their peers Collegiate interest in the Middle Eastern culture has grown For many students, the anxiety about common mistakes and strategies caused by midterms persists even since Sept. II, and the Middle Eastern Studies IXpartment of for success. There is a workshop being Grand Valley State University continues to make efforts to meet after placing their pencil down. With held today at 11 a.m. titled “Where Does midterms last week and some students student needs. Time Go? Effective Time Management Though enrollment has declined in Middle East introductory still finishing up, there are study Techniques.” Also, tomorrow at 4 p.m. workshops and advisors available on courses since 2006, enrollment in the other MEiS courses has AP Photo / Trisnadi peer educators will be instructing on campus for students who need an extra increased significantly, said Majd Al-Mallah. assistant professor Middle East matters: Indonesian men perform a morning prayer marking “How to Talk So Your Professor Will boost. of Modem languages and director of the Middle East Studies the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy Listen. ” Program. fasting month of Ramadan “The key at midterms is to Many times, bad grades at midterms determine whether students are doing When Al-Mallah began teaching Arabic at GVSU in 1999, newer courses students can sign up for this year through ARA 380: are a result of bad habits early on in well and (if) their habits are equating to there were only 12 students in the Arabic language program, he Special Topics in Arabic, which is offered on the basis of sufficient the semester, said Simon Cordery, pre- success,” said Koleta Moore, EXCEL said. Eight years later, there are now more than 80 students in the demand and during the winter semesters of even numbered years. doctoral intern with the Counseling Program Director at GVSU. “If they program and the number of Arabic courses offered at GVSU has Students can now take ART 380 and PHI 240, Goode said. and Career Development Center. also increased. Coeli Fitzpatrick, philosophy professor who teaches MES are, the tricky part becomes trying to Sometimes it helps to increase the continue to do those things, and if they Students can now take Arabic classes in the third-year level, courses such as PHI 240, said the class covers a historic span of the amount of time spent on self-care, such are not. it becomes: What aspects can said GVSU History professor Jim Goode. In previous years, Islamic culture that starts with the medieval 10th century and leads as getting enough rest, eating regularly Arabic studies courses were only offered up to a second-year level, up to the present day. I change?” balanced meals and exercising to bum The best thing for students to Goode said. Also, introductory language courses such as ARA 101 Students in PHI 240 also discuss some of the classical problems off excess anxiety. However, a little bit do is to be honest with themselves and 102 have been expanded, now offered in two sections instead and political issues of the Middle Eastern culture as well as of anxiety is healthy, he said. about their study habits. Moore said. of one, he said. feminists ’ perspectives criticizing fundamentalism within the “A certain amount of stress is good For every one hour in class, students The growing student interest in language studies can be Middle East, Fitzpatrick said. for us,” Cordery said. “It helps us to should be spending two hours outside attributed to job opportunities, said Bethany Walker, GVSU “ Ifiese are different voices from the (M iddle Eastern ) intellectual get that studying done. ” When people of class studying. Students need to assistant professor of the History Department. class saying whaf we (Americans) don ’t hear,” she said. are stressed, they make better use of admit if they have not been doing that, "(The Middle East) is a different part of the world — with its The MELS Department has also added more courses abroad to their time, knowing that there is a lot own intellectual and cultural traditions that students haven ’t been expand its continuously growing curriculum. she said. at stake, he said. If students are really not sure where exposed to." Walker said. Since April 2(XX), the MES IXpartment has offered a study “First of all. stack the cards in the study habits are falling short, the Arabic Cinema and Colloquial Arabic arc two examples of See Middle East, A2 your favor. ” Cordery said. “Use your next step would be to talk to someone. biological rhythms to your advantage. Know when you study best, and block See more: Go to off those few hours for study time.” All Division Update keeps GV looking to future "Your Insights" on A4 See Midterms, A2 By Michelle Hamilton Oct. 3. The meeting consisted of GVSU year in a deficit, said Jim Bachmeier. vice GVL News Editor administrators, faculty, staff and executive president for Finance and Administration. officers. The meetingalsofocused on construction With Michigan’s budget problems “We tried to give GVSU colleagues and facilities planning for the future. Some solved for now. Grand Valley State a sense for why it ttxik so long before a of the “pinch points" where the university University officials arc expecting to receive budget agreement ttxik place,” McLxigan is currently running tint of space include a payment of $5.8 million that was deferred said. offices, the Zumberge L.ibrary and specialty earlier this year. Term limits for Michigan House purpose labs such as science, computer and The late payment will be accompanied Representatives and Senators prevent them language labs. Bachmeier said. by GVSU’s first payment from the state for from getting to know each other very well “Now is the time to figure out what the 2007-08 fiscal year anti both payments and this can make coming to a cohesive facilities we’re going to occupy in 2010- are expected to arrive some time this week, decision difficult. Mclzigan said. 2015." Bachmeier said. said Matt Mclogan. vice president for The tum-over rate is especially fast for Planning needs to occur without being members of tlx; House, whose positions University Relations. overly constrained by the university ’s “We have all maintained that the state expire after six years, he said. Six years budget, he said. Once the plan is set. it was obligated to make (the deferred) may seem like a long time to students who can be implemented in stages according to payment because it was promised," he cam degrees in four, but for the legislative priority and available funds. process it is not very long, he added. "The budget can ’t follow the plan, it has said. Getting the deferred payment from the The state budget anti updates for on- to be the other way around. ” Bachmeier state is a big deal because without it. the said. campus construction were two of the main university would have finished the sclxxil GVl Photo Illustration ; Brian S#vald focuses during the All Division Update on See Officials, A2 Crucial cramming: On-campus services and tips can make studying less frustrating
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Middle East The MES Department has also get to see in the media, ” he added. continued from page A1 hosted events to honor and educate In addition to the films, the others about the Middle Eastern Salaam Band entertained guests abroad program in Egypt and in culture. I^ist week, it hosted the Monday evening, while various 2004 an exchange program with the first Middle East Film Festival. speakers, including one of the Middle East Technical University For four days beginning on film’s directors, held discussions in was established in Turkey. Monday, four films representing the days thereafter. In 2007 16 students received various aspects of the Middle “The festival was a great idea the chance to broaden their intellect Eastern culture were shown in that brought insight into tradition, ” during a summer study abroad Cook Dewitt. With nightly turnouts said Fitzpatrick, who thought the program in central Jordan where of 100 people or more, the Festival films brought a human perspective they participated in archeological is hoped to become an annual event, to the Middle Eastern tradition. digs, Walker said. Al-Mallah said. “(The characters) were real people “The program was very “It’s important to see the rich with real desires." successful,” Al-Mallah said. “We heritage and culture that you don ’t [email protected] had to turn people away."
Officials a computer program that compares presented his five point plan for continued from page A1 current donor information toGVSU university development. Haas’ five graduates. focus areas are diversity, enrollment The University Development “If we didn ’t have donors, the management, facilities master Center is looking toward the future cost of this education would be a planning, broadening the base too. One of the center ’s loftier lot more expensive, ” she said. for financial support and Human goals is to double the number of At the All Division Update, Resources planning. I'he strategies GVSU donors to 50,000 people, Wanlrop announced annual giving the president outlined include goals said Vice President for University at GVSU reached $ I million for the for 2010 and beyond. Development Manbeth Wardrop. GVL / Nkole Bernier first time. Boasting business: Grand Valley State University Pew Campus in Grand Rapids was recognized by the Princeton Review To locate possible donors, the Also during the university news @ lanthorn.cot n development center will be using update. President Thomas J. Haas
Midterms Next, Cordery said to optimize information, but the brain is so GV's Seidman business continued from page A1 a work environment. overwhelmed that they are not ““Turn off the TV, the radio retaining it,” he said. Cordery For example, Cordery is a and don ’t sit someplace where suggested studying in 20-minute morning person, and if he tries to you are so comfortable you ’ll fall chunks or varying study routines stay awake at night he ends up asleep,” he said. “Turn your cell by using different methods. school nationally ranked reading the same page over and phone off and really safeguard To sign up for the Power over because the information that block of time.” Learning Workshops contact the won ’t sink in, he said. So in this Too often, students will try to Counseling Center at (616) 331 - schools’ administrators send an case, going to bed and getting up Princeton Review very important to convey that to sit down all weekend and cram, 3266. prospective students and other E-mail to students with a link to early the next day to read would Cordery said. be a better option. for 2008 recognizes constituents. ” the online survey. The guidebooks "They kill themselves with darndt@lanthorn. com Seidman was also ranked by are based upon student voices; Seidman business the Princeton Review last year, that’s the hallmark of the school one of top Bajema said. Princeton Review publication. ” “All business schools were The Princeton Review Web orvFri 8am-7p 290 in nation invited to participate, and we had site provides 11 ranking lists Sat 8am-5pm to provide them with information which include information such CkmdonSun By Jessica Downey about faculty, curriculum, as which schools are the toughest GVL Staff Writer resources, students and alumni, ” to get into, which provide the pehhzoii she said. best classroom experience and The Seidman College of GVSU’s Seidman College which provide the best campus Business at Grand Valley State of Business was founded in facilities. However, the schools $5 OFF University was named one of the 1970 and has been accredited are not ranked in any particular top 290 business schools in the through the AACSB since 1996, order for overall quality. The FULL SERVICE nation for 2008 by the Princeton she added. Fewer than 455 guidebook’s purpose is to help (XL CHANGE Review. institutions around the world students choose a business school More than 19,000 students are accredited through AACSB which best suits their needs. from 290 business schools were International. The Web site also provides surveyed and statistics were “TheAACSB isthe prestigious information about each business provided by school administrators business school accreditation school. Information about to compile a guidebook of the body and is an important factor Seidman includes admissions best schools, according to the in being ranked. ” Bajema said. factors. academics, career Princeton Review Web site. The Review selects business placement and the student body. Surveyed business schools also schools based on several factors. From there, each of the categories included Indiana University and Each school chosen must have have sub-categories, providing more in-depth information h i’(. the University of Michigan. an MBA program, be accredited Apartments & “It’s always important to by The Association to Advance about the school, and also gives TOWN HOMES be recognized by an objective Collegiate Schools of Business a link to GVSU’s Web site for outside source like the Princeton (AACSB) and teach classes Seidman. www.48west. i nfo . Review. ” said Claudia Bajema. primarily in English, said Jen For more information on . (10110199 director of the graduate business Adams, student survey manager business school’s ranked by the programs at GVSU. “We always for the Princeton Review. Princeton Review visit http:// FREE iPhone! “We actively campaign with www.princetonreview.com . vCOF- share when we have outside sources evaluate us and say good each school every three years," things about our programs — it’s Adams said. “We have those [email protected]
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EDITORIAL STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF Editor in Chief Advertising Manager October 24, 2007 LAURA WASILEWSKI RAQUEL DELEON Managing Editor Assistant Advertising Manager Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, Ph.D. BRANDON WATSON MALLORY WEBER Author, Professor. Lecturer News Editor Advertising Reps "Immigration and the Future of Education" MICHELLE HAMILTON LINDSAY PARKINSON Sports Editor BRYAN SINICKI Dr Suarez Orozco is an esteemed lecturer and author whose interdisciplinary, comparative, and longitudinal work has made an MARC K00RSTRA JULIA R0ESER incalculable contribution to the worldwide discussion on the far reaching implications of immigration and globalization. The belief Arts and Entertainment Editor Advertising Designer that globalization defines this era, has led him to examine the multitude of its effects particularly around immigration and education BRANDY ARNOLD MATT KEELER He co-authored. Learning in a New Land, offering insights and constructive approaches to the challenge of educating a global Laker Life Editor MATT AURIEMME generation in a rapidly changing world. RACHAEL WILLIAMS Photography Editors NICOLE BERNIER BUSINESS STAFF November 14,2007 KYLE HUDECZ Business Manager Copy Editors CHRISTI POLK Dr. Richard Heinzl ALICIA WIREMAN Assistant Business Manager Founder of Doctors Without Borders - Canada DANA BLINDER CHRISTINE VANDERVLIES "Lessons from Abroad: The Opportunities Layout Manager Distribution of a Borderless World" MARIANA SAUCED0 DAN WARREN Layout Staff KATHRYN GARCIA The world has become smaller in the past decade and no organization can afford to retreat behind its borders —geographic, economic, BRAD DIBENEDETT0 CRAIG BAUTE or intellectual—and hope to surviveand prosper Founder of Doctors without Borders, Dr Heinzl tells the story of the humanitarian crisis ANDREA C0LF RAY LAVIGNE during the Iraq War, when the organization faced supply shortages and minimal staffing Dr Heinzl s presentation movesaudiences to a JEREMY LEITER JIM BILINSKI renewed optimism, a global outlook and a belief that people have the ability to make a true difference in this world. Web Master Receptionists MATT KAHl JILL ELLISON ASHLEY KILLG0RE For more information, please call (616) 234-3390, KELSEY KRUIS Faculty Adviser LAWRENCE BEERY • Free and open to the public The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published under the • On-campus parking $3.00 authorization of the GVSU Newspaper Advisory Board • Lectures begin at 7 p.m. at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE • A book signing will follow e&ch lecture. Rob and Aleicia Wxxlrick Diversity Learning Center Corrections! At the Lanthorn, we strive to bring you the most accurate news Grand Rapids C xwnmunity College possible If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. If you find any errors of fact in the Lanthorn, let us know by calling (616) 331-2464 or by e-mailing editorial®lanthorn com
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^ 4MMHH £GVL DIGEST Educators encourage campus involvement 111 News in lirief Students can form social ties with campus multiple ways Participation encouraged By Michelle Hamilton that interests them. system for achieving success in in search for Inclusion VP GVSU has professional clubs college. Even classmates are a The two finalists for the GVL News Hditor for advancing in a particular resource because they can be used position of Vice President field and also for students as a study tool, Moore said. of Inclusion and Equity at Many educators believe who just want to meet people “As human beings we are GVSU have been selected college students who become with similar interests, such as social animals, ” she said. and will be made available more actively involved in reading. Experiences gained Forming social connections during open interviews academic and social communities from participating in a student and finding people to talk to can on the Allendale and Pew on campus are more likely to earn organization can then be used to fill help students fulfill their social campuses today and Tuesday. a degree and be successful. in the holes on a student ’s resume, needs, she added. The final candidates are This theory of correlation Haight said. When the campus However, Moore said students Wanda Mitchell and Jeanne between success and student organizations all complete their need to be careful not to over Arnold. Students, faculty, participation on campus comes registration for this year there will engage themselves. staff, alumni and those from from Astin ’s 1984 Theory of be more than 250 for students to “When you begin to balance the Allendale community are Involvement, which has been choose from, she added. your relationships, you need to invited to attend the interview tested and accepted by education An event hosted last week on understand what your needs are.” sessions for both finalists. experts nationwide. Many universities still offer Freshman the Allendale Campus helped she said. studentsbridgethecommunication Any relationship that is Wanda Mitchell is Vice Seminar courses for assisting gaps. The hour-long event was distracting a student from his or Provost and Chief Diversity incoming students to become entitled “Making Connections ” her academic goals is an unhealthy Officer at the University of acclimated to campus life. and was hosted by Koleta Moore, connection, said Jackie Rautio, New Hampshire in Durham, “The big thing is to figure out assistant director of GVSU’s program advisor for the Advising N.H. She earned Ed.D. what you want to do and what Career Services Department. Resource Center. This could be and Ed.S. degrees from the you want to get out of it,” said “For the time you are at Grand an unsupportive partner, friend or College of William and Mary. Aaron Haight, assistant director Valley this is your community an organization that requires too She earned her master’s for the Office of Student Life at and you need to be engaged in it,” much of a time commitment and degree from Hampton Grand Valley State University. Moore said. distracts a student from studying. University. “There are different benefits for involvement besides the social Moore is also the program Volunteering is an easy way for aspect.” director for EXCEL, an academic students to become involved in Open interviews with advisory program available to their communities because often Mitchell today are: The first place students should GVSU students. it is only a one-time commitment, Faculty 9:30 to 10:30 a m. visit on campus is the Student There are multiple ways Rautio said. in the Kirkhof Center room Organization Center in the lower students can form social ties to 215/216 level of the Kirkhof Center, campus such as through student [email protected] Staff 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. she said. The SOC provides organizations with creative organizations, mentors, faculty in the Kirkhof Center room advisors, professors and friends. See more: Read 215/216 GVL / Brian Sevald materials and supplies and also Campus connection: Sophomores Krystal Lankheet (left) and Robin Dykema Students who plug into these Students 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. has a staff of consultants who can the editorial on A4. (right) enjoy a game of "Guitar Hero" during Laker Late Night in Kirkof Center. resources will have a better support in the Kirkhof Center room assist students in finding clubs 215/216 Alumni & Community 4:45 to 6 p.m. in the DeVos Center Regency Room Anthropology club to donate heifers to poor
Jeanne Arnold is Executive By Joseph Allen Club from donating as much as they liked, livestock to impoverished lands, along fishing rod, he will eat for a lifetime, Director of the Office of GVI. Staff Writer he said. This year's approach will be with instructions and tools for using Robinson said. Affirmative Action and Equal different and they are getting an early start. the animals to farm the land, raise more The only stipulation is that communities Opportunity Programs at the The Anthropology Club members at The club has four bake sales planned for livestock and increase crops. receiving these beasts of burden must University of Pennsylvania. Grand Valley State University are pulling early November to raise funds, whereas, “It seemed that HEIFER fit so well return a portion of the third generation Arnold earned her Ed.D. out their baking sheets early this year. at this same time last year, they only had into what Anthropology is — what it is of the animals back to the organization. from the University of They are teaming up with HEIFER one, Hansen said. for,” said Anthropology Club Treasurer HEIFER will then “share” the animals Pennsylvania, where she also International for the third time to raise HEIFER is a unique organization that Richard Robinson. with other impoverished communities. earned a master’s degree. funds to send heifers and other beasts of does not raise money for sending food to The organization operates based upon That is what anthropology is all about, burden to impoverished communities in countries burdened with poverty. Instead, the philosophy that if you give a man a Robinson said. Open interviews with Arnold third-world countries and this year the their organization fish, he will eat for a day, but if “We are supplying people with a better Tuesday are: club has set higher goals. raises money to you give a man a way of life,” he said. Faculty 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. “We are intensifying our efforts.” send The Anthropology Club would like to in the Kirkhof Center room said Nathaniel Hansen, president of host at least one event every month from 204 the Anthropology Club. “Already, this now until the end of the academic year Staff 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. first semester alone has been better than to achieve their goal, said Greg Johnson, in the Kirkhof Center room previous years. ” vice president for the Anthropology Club. 204 The club hopes to send $5(X) to Johnson hopes people will answer the call Students 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. HEIFER this year to be used to purchase and support the cause, he said. in the Kirkhof Center room an animal, Hansen said. That is almost “We are donating animals to people 204 double the amount they raised last year. who need them and can use them,” he Alumni & Community The first year they participated the club added. 4:45 to 6 p.m. in the DeVos raised $250 to purchase a water buffalo Information for events being hosted Center Regency Room and last year their fundraising efforts by GVSU’s Anthropology Club will be totaled $261, which was sent to HEIFER available on the club’s newly constructed Each interview session two weeks ago, Hansen said. GVL Graphic / Diane Teall Web site at http://www2.gvsu.edu/ is geared toward a specific The budgetary problems during the last ~anthro. group, but people are few years have hindered the Anthropology jallen @ lanthorn.com encouraged to attend whichever sessions are convenient for them. Both finalists ’ curriculum vitas YOUli INSIGHTS are available on the search Web site, www.gvsu.edu/ vpinclusion. In the If you could ask President Haas one question, what would it be and why?
Student entrepreneur Lanthorn's showdown for cash Students will have 90 Oct. 4 issue, seconds to pitch their best business ideas to a panel five students of West Michigan judges during the final round of the asked GVSU third annual Business Idea Pitch Competition at Grand President Valley State University on Thursday. Thomas The participant with the "With the enrollment "What steps is the "How did he really feel "How does he plan to "Why does he get best pitch will be awarded J. Haas a continuing to grow, administration taking about having to spend meet the needs of all the dressed up and stand in with a check for $1,500. The how do you plan on to steadily increase the one night in Copeland new students with the the student section at prizes for second and third question, and housing all the students, minority population last year? I think that expanding enrollment? football games? It seems place are $900 and $400 because there are a lot among staff, because I might have been strange There are a lot of a bit odd." respectively. he decided to of students.” think a diverse staff is for him." students here now." This year ’s Idea Pitch important." will take place from 6:30 answer them. to 9:30 p.m. in the Hager Tim Borg Rachel Melville Megan Lloyd Chris Bell Nate Schuler •Auditorium of the Cook- DeVos Center for Health We will manage Diversity continues to be a strong Since joining the Good question. Our staff Last year during my Sciences. The competition Answers: our growth during the value to me, the Board of Trustees, ranks as president, I is always seeking ways to first game as a Laker I is hosted by GVSU’s Center next years and facility the Administration, faculty, staff spent one night in one of improve the quality of our came over to the student for Entrepreneurship. upgrades are part of our and students. I agree with you that a our residence halls. I was services. There are many section and was warmly plan. diverse staff is important, especially as welcomed into Copeland ways students can engage welcomed. Yes, in a Secretary of State office We will open the new we diversify our excellent academic with a chance to have in campus life — whether jacket and tie, as I was out plans two*day stay Honors College facility programs and quality student services. dinner with the staff and in our dining halls, through at half-time festivities to A Mobile Branch Office giving us an additional We will continue to seek the best pool of students and was invited recreation, academics and accept the Director’s Cup of the Secretary of State is 449 beds. We currently candidates for faculty and staff positions to an ice cream social. others areas — all making (Best Dll in nation!). coming to GVSU’s Allendale have almost 5.300 beds and to recruit students who want a Grand I walked an Hind the an exceptional experience However, my favorite Campus on Oct. 24 and 25. in the residence halls. Valley State University degree. Allendale Campus, mde at Grand Valley State sweatshirt can be seen at The mobile facility is In addition to our We arc in the final stages of selecting with our public safety University. I want to deliver most games as well as a full-service Secretary efforts, pri vatedevelopers a Vice President for Inclusion and officers and had a quiet on our promises and create a my football jersey. By of State branch office and are constructing housing Equity. Two finalists will be meeting evening after that. I learning environment to help the way, I was asked to can assist with obtaining a Thomas J. Haas adjacent to campus faculty, staff, students, alumni and woke early as I normally all students succeed. “paint-up ” ... I’ll stick passport, registering to vote Grand Valley President — Campus View and 48 community members associated with do. and had coffee and a We have several projects to my sweatshirt. Thanks underway that will help for letting me row with and any other business with The next virtual West. They are slated for GVSU. They will share information on muffin at Kleiner, ready the Secretary of State. completion next year. their background and their vision for to start the day. us achieve this goal: The you all. The office will be situated office hours arc diversity work at our institution. By the way, thanks Kirkhof Center addition, By the way, the near the Cook Carillon Clock Nov. 14 from 3 to We also have a new initiative for to Copeland students for the Honors College project, Laker fans are the best in Tower and will be open on 4:30 p.m. faculty and staff called Inclusion your hospitality. the Mackinac Hall addition, NCAA! Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advocates. These individuals will be the Movement Sciences & and on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. trained volunteers who will serve as Indoor Recreation Facility to 4 p.m. di versity educators and sit on each search and the new Kennedy Hall committee fanned in the university. of Engineering which will be dedicated October 17. Grand Valley Lanthorn Monday, October 15, 2007 OPINION [email protected] EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Better balancing
While students participate in many extra curricular activities, finding a comfort zone with classes, social life and work are important in becoming more well-rounded individuals.
Although campus involvement is an excellent way to meet people, be involved and build up a resume, students should be wary of stretching themselves too thin by becoming overworked. With more than 250 student organizations offered at Grand Valley State University, there are many great opportunities for connecting to campus. Being a member of a club is a Have you ever cheated on a midterm? If so, great way to network with other people on campus and adding a few extra curriculars to any resume could not hurt, what class was it for and how did you do it? but we have to remember to balance our priorities and not take on too much. Joining a hobby-based interest group may seem like a relaxing activity for meeting people with similar interests, but club events and meetings can quickly fill up all of a student ’s free time and leave little room for studying. It can be difficult to choose between attending a required club meeting that possibly includes food and fun, or writing a 10- page paper for a class that only counts as a general education requirement. When that club may be a student ’s only chance to indulge in that type of activity, however, it may be "1 haven't cheated in "Actually, 1 haven't "1 have. 1 cheated on "It wasn't a midterm it "I haven't cheated on college, but 1 basically because 1 fear getting my Algebra test. 1 sat in was just a test (in BMS a midterm because I difficult to say no. cheated my way through caught." the very back close to 105). I glanced at the haven't had any yet. But Students may also join several organizations in hopes of high school." the door. My professor answers (other students) I probably would." getting the most benefit, but find that they have too many let us have one paper had and debated obligations to fully participate in any single club. with notes and 1 had between those and what three and kept switching I had." Even organizations that are helpful to a student ’s future them* career can be detrimental if a student can not balance school work with club duties. One can also quickly find themselves Junior Senior Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Psychology Hospitality and Tourism Education Clinical Exercise Science Physical Therapy burned out if they immerse themselves too deep and spread Management themselves too thin. We need to remember we are here to get an education GVL STUDENT OPINION ------first. Although high school was required, college is optional. Someone we know is paying our tuition bills so that we can get an education. Hey man, bikes are pretty awesome wJWtMire .HJrCoUftgs, toolo. home work, write papers and By Gary IMye Unfortunately, in their quest expletives may have seen on campus) and spen d countless hours studying for midterms so that when GVl. Columnist to keep our air clean and their the old our new art museum. we graduate we will have the knowledge and the skills to be bodies slim, they have come man was It’s sad then that bikers, successful in life. I really like bikes. I don ’t across some problems. informed who do their part in keeping The problems: automobiles. that he the air clean, are stuck riding College can not be all class work. However, it also can not own a bike, but I like them. Recently Al Gore won People who drive cars are had just on the street (which is the be all clubs, all sports or all partying. All of these elements the Nobel Peace Prize for his careless. I know because I hit a biker. law' in Grand Rapids) but — including a little alone time to relax and de-stress promotion of global warming. drive a car and I almost hit a When he do not have bike lanes and bicyclist. Last week a car hit confronted are not really looked out for — should be present to help make the most of a student ’s Al Gore would give you a hug if you axle your bike to class my girlfriend. She called me that whatsoever. college career. or to work because that would shortly after noon crying. She biker, my On top of that, the buses, Balancing it all is the key to success. help reduce global warming. I said, “I got hit." And then I girlfriend, another great means by would give you a hug. too. If asked my friend Ben for some he asked her if he could buy which to get from one place you want hugs, ride by me on help and we drove into the her a pizza. to another only have two your bike and ask for one. But heart of downtown and there This is, at the bare bike slots, which places time was my little lady, crying and if you get too close and almost minimum, the third person I constraints on the biker who bandaged up. know personally to have been <§wnb yallep %antI)oni hit me, like some bikers do, I may have to wait for another She’s OK. She didn ’t go will be incredibly angry. hit by a car. bus if the bike rack is full. Enough about hugs, more to the hospital, though an As I reflected upon this I don ’t even have a bike, The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University ambulance did come to check with some friends of mine about bikes. Riding bikes is but 1 can ’t sit back and support good for a lot of reasons. It’s on her. She does have a pretty we came to a conclusion, this green city in its seemingly Editorial Page Board gnarly bruise, however, on her good for the environment and alongside a city-dwelling anti-bicycle sentiment. The hip. It’s black and purple and professor, that Grand Rapids is it’s good for your health. Some only suggestion I have is ride pretty disgusting. friends of mine ride bikes. the worst city for bikers. This your bike with caution because Laura Wasilewski Editor in Chief When my girlfriend got They ride bikes because gas is a pretty big deal as Grand if a car hits you it’s really Brandon Watson Managing Editor up from the crash an old man Rapids is one of the greener is expensive and they love going to hurt. stepped out of his car asking Michelle Hamilton News Editor the environment, and they cities in the country, what with what happened. After many our hybrid buses (which you Alicia Wireman Copy Editor want to stay healthy and fit. [email protected] This year leave candy for the kids
“The big thing is to figure out what By Danielle Arndt hollowed out jack-o’-lanterns, This matching, frilly yellow boy GVL Columnist which we selfishly thrust in same year shorts this particular young you want to do and what you want front of them. we were lady had riding up her ass Halloween is almost It was liberating, really — finally underneath the impossibly to get out of it. There are different here — time to stock-up on this minor form of rebellion. trusted short skirt that made it seem as booze, handcuffs and fishnet Though, if I didn't say thank with a though she had nothing on. benefits for involvement besides stockings. you as the candy hit the knife and I mean, seriously, there Ten years ago, Halloween bottom of the bag, my parents, allowed to aren ’t enough trampy nurse, meant school parties, costume standing on the sidewalk take part cop, angel, ump. Army girl the social aspect.” parades, carving pumpkins, observing, would march me in carving Arndt costumes out there that we bobbing for apples and lots back to the neighbor’s front our own have to go slutifying Disney and lots of free candy. door to express my forgotten pumpkins. A tradition I still princesses as well? Aaron Haight Today — in our gratitude. look forward to, although And why? Assistant Director, Office of Student Life sophisticated, adult world Halloween has to be a I have never cared for the Why thigh-high boots, — Halloween revolves around favorite among parents when squishy sensation of pumpkin mini-dresses, handcuffs, whips school parties, school parties their kids are little — they “guts” between my fingers. and stethoscopes'? and, yup, sch
. • .Lanthorn 5100 Mill Entertainment provided by Literary The Sprague Brothers $100 Prize for the best costume. Edition Also enjoy our $4.00 Bombs, wsm ir Au/n* ART DESIGN ILLUSTRATION POETRY bend in your own.prose shortstories photography $4.50 (ar Bombs, and $3.00 Long Island Ice Tea. Questions? Contact: 139 Pearl Street - M-785? Brandon Wat9on full Menu for Lunch and Dinner Flanagans Deadline:NOV 9 flanaqansqr.com IRISH FVMfch^MNC.E 1<*H managingeditor(& lanthorn.com * based on a minimum of 3 entries pet catagory \ Grand Valley Lanthorn Rachael Williams, Laker Life Editor Monday, October 15, 2007 LAKER LIFE [email protected] Notes from GVSU looks to explore folklore Abroad
Folklore, legend shortage linked to rapid growth, lack of history at Grand Valley State University
By Karin Armbruster floating around student ears involves the GVL Staff Writer sculpture known as the Transformational Link by Au Sable Hall, which was originally given to GVSU to symbolize For many years folklore concerning students ’ progression through the years. luck and fate has been a fun and traditional Superstitions have spurred that when part of many college campuses all across Experiences of walking through it from the north end the nation, but it seems to be one thing to the south end you will do better on an Grand Valley State University lacks. upcoming exam, but walking from the Italian driving Established in I960, GVSU is a south to the north is considered bad luck. somewhat new school. Without much time Other versions of that legend vary, By Laura Mazade for history to develop it makes sense that saying depending which way you walk the university would be lacking in its own GVL Columnist through it, you will not graduate or it will urban legends. take longer to do so. Some students are Older universities around the state There are many things 1| cautious no matter what the case may be. have developed legends over the years have learned about Italy during “Although I'm not superstitious by any which have given a unique quality to each my stay so far. stretch of the term, I won ’t walk under the one. The University of Michigan has an I have learned about the TransLink in any direction, ” said GVSU arch where tradition says if you kiss your unification of Italy, battles senior Victoria Siens. significant other at midnight underneath it during the medieval times, The Cook Carillon Clock Tower, the couple will get married in the future. language and dialects and the! located on the Allendale Campus, has Central Michigan University and Western difference in food between thej been an interesting spot where romantic Michigan University campuses have a northern and southern regions! occurrences between couples may produce rumored seal or emblem embedded in the I will carry all of these with( positive outcomes for the future, but sidewalks, where if you step on that seal it me later on as well as what 1 superstitions have not yet been started or will bring you bad luck on upcoming tests. learn in the next few months,* connected to legend. These are only a few of the myths these but I have learned one thing Elizabeth VanKlompenberg and her campuses contain. for sure that will undeniably! husband Keith, both GVSU alumni, met at “That’s one of the things that’s on our stay with me. an on-campus event and shared their first agenda. . .to create some or think of some,” I am terrified of Italian! kiss underneath the tower late one night. said Bob Stoll, director of the Office of drivers. They are now happily married. After five weeks of living Student Life. “I would agree that Grand Valley doesn ’t Stoll said he thinks the rapid growth in Italy I continue to cringe have many myths because it is a younger and the lack of GVSU history causes as a scooter zooms by or a school,” VanKlompenberg said. “The car weaves in and out around the shortage of folklore. He added some oldest buildings aren ’t even that old. ” traditions can get lost in the shuffle while me in the small cobble-stoned She added folklore and legends help college growth occurs, but legends and streets of Viterbo. make a college interesting. This is not something that! myths have to begin somewhere on the “It adds a bit of character,” she said. campuses. is unknown about Italy. Before! It is possible that with history comes I arrived here. I knew Italian^ “I think it’s a part of the community folklore, and it is something GVSU students and something that makes your experience can drive a little out of control may have to be patient for in order to take compared to what I am usetl unique,” Stoll said. part in any myths. In the meantime, students Stoll added he’s even thought about to in Michigan, yet I did not must decide for themselves whether or not really know the extent of it! putting together a mixed group of interested to test fate under the Transformational Link students and staff to come up with some until I experienced this. or the clock tower. CVL / Bri Goodyear fun and interesting folklore, but has yet to Italians park their cars! wherever and drive on any! Love at first sight: According to Grand Valley State University folklore, the docktower seems influence oiganize such a group. [email protected] the hearts of couples that gaze upon it. It seems as though the only legend street they please, which i$ why so many drive Smart; Cars or Mini Coopers because they are small and maneuver easily. Silent march to help ‘take back the night’ My favorite and scariest! moments of Italian drivers are when I see them driving.' By Rachael Williams organization Eyes Wide Open and the silent march, said Tim Elrod, only one. it’s our job to make that event, ” Knipper said. “We have talking on their cell phone! two students who will speak on G’VZ Laker Life Editor the GVSU Women ’s Center, Take president of Eyes Wide Open. one person feel like this campus is while gesturing with their; Back the Night a program that “This year there is a change in a safe place.” their experience with sexual assault hands. Grand Valley State University will feature two GVSU student the march.” Elrod said. “Halfway Take Back the Night is in its and also our keynote speaker, Brett Yes, Italians are also known; students and faculty will march speakers, a keynote speaker and a through the march we’ll break the fourth year of production and Elrod Sokolow, who will speak on sexual for using many hand gestures* across campus taking back the night march around campus, will begin in silence — say a few words. We’ll said he hopes this event will soon assault in the college environment. to add flavor to their stories.. in an attempt to end all violence, the Louis Armstrong Theatre of the then march back to the clock tower become a known tradition. We picked him because of his Regardless, I cannot help! especially sexual assault. Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. yelling and chanting, taking back “It’s not just for victims or passion for the topic and he’ll talk but feel a bit nervous as my! Sponsored by the student and then move to the Cook Carillon the night.” survivors of assault,” Elrod said. “It’s on the exact message we’re trying bus driver zigzags around a! Clock Tower around 9 p.m. to begin Elrod added the event is Eyes for everyone. Almost everyone can to get across. It should be a gcxxl city like Florence doing this! Wide Open ’s big event of the year say they know someone or knows event. ” gesture. and is designed to raise awareness someone who knows someone who Knipper added she believes the While in a cab one time,; The hardest and educate people on sexual assault has been a victim or survivor. It’s an keynote speaker helps to cover the the driver merged between* and violence. issue that affects everyone. ” overall message, but it is the student other cars, honked his horn* test IVe ‘This is our chance to reach out Sarah Knipper, a junior and speakers who make sexual assault a and yelled at the other in! to the campus as a community, ” member of Eyes Wide Open, reality at GVSU. front of him. I soon found out! ever taken. Elrod said. “Grand Valley has a said the group is expecting a large “Students actually relaying their that if you show any sign of! Bethany very deserved reputation for having turnout. experience to students is a more enjoyment, the driver takes! a safe campus, but unfortunately “A lot of student organizations personal message because we’re this as a sign to do more of this! can help. assault does happen. Even if it is have shown their support for the all from the same environment ” crazy behavior. Knipper said. While on a train to Pisa,; Free, Elrod will be one of the two I met a couple from Oregon; student speakers at the event and who said they will take a cab confidential hopes to reach the men in the anywhere they go from now! pregnancy audience. on. They enjoyed the wild! counseling. “Sexual assault tends to be seen ride so much that they were! as a women ’s issue,” Elrod said. “I hooked. | hope to reach out to the men in the Me? Not so much. audience — it’s not just a women's Pedestrians do not have the; issue, it’s a human issue.” right away either, which dicj Elrod added the national statistics not take me long to catdh on.; for sexual assault say that one in While visiting Florence, I was every four women as well as one walking with other American in every 10 men will be a victim of students to the Galleria! sexual assault in their lifetime, and dell ’Accademia, home of! about 80 percent of all assaults are Michelangelo’s David, when! committed by someone the victim we saw a girl nearly get run! knows. over by a speeding scooter. ; ‘Take Back the Night is an For her sake, I was hoping awareness for the community to hear Italian come out of her that sexual assault does happen. ” mouth. Unfortunately, she was; Knipper said. “It needs to stop.” American and did not seem to understand why the drivers Silent strides: GVSU students silently march around campus to support victims of [email protected] sexual assault to take back the night in an effort to stop violence. were mad at her instead of the! other way around. ! t •' -v.'C The driver nearly hit a! parked car, and as they got; off their scooter, they yelled! Who: All GVSU students “Signorina! ” and many other What: Study Abroad Fair words of fury in Italian as she When: Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. stood bewildered. Where: Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center In Viterbo, the streets are Why: To gather information on studying abroad; locating different programs and options narrow and one-way routes! only. There is no confidence! in me as I walk through the! TAKE THE DINING SURVEY The Grand Valley State University Padnos International Center will be holding a study abroad fair Wednesday from 10 a m. streets. I am always looking ENTER TO WIN A 30GB VIDEO IPOD to 4 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center. ahead, behind and sideways "In general, there will be about 55 different booths representing different study abroad programs," said Meaghann Myers- OR ONE OF TWO ITUNES GIFT CARDS WORTH $25 for cars or scooters so I can( Smith, coordinator of program services and outreach for the Padnos International Center. jump out of the way or cling ter Myers-Smith said the fair will not only feature different booths full of the various programs that are available for study a building nearest me. abroad, but there will also be financial aid consultants available, as well as food, music and giveaways for students who I do not expect I will ever attend feel confident in Italy with! "This event really allows for a one-stop shopping experience for study abroad," Myers-Smith said. A lot of students who their driving, but at least l! have studied abroad in the past will be there helping staff the tables — they're kind of the experts have learned to watch my step! There will also be an additional, smaller study abroad fair held on Oct. 25 at the Pew Campus. or even keep my foot from! getting run over. "This is an opportunity for those students who are not able to get to Allendale," Myers-Smith said. "Students should stop by I either fair so they are aware of the incredible opportunity of studying abroad " I [email protected] The next deadline for studying abroad is January 15, 2008 The application can be found and submitted to the study abroad I GVSUF00D.C0M t Web site at http://www gvsu.edu/studyabroad/. ( i ■/ MnMnHHHMHnMM Grand 1
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PHOTOS BY LINDSEY WAGGONER DESIGN BY DIANE TEALL This weekend's Renaissance Faire included man erformers and visitors, from minstrels, bagpipers and sword-fighters to henna tattoo artists ana vendors Marc Koorstra, Sports Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] SPORTS Monday, October 15, 2007
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
Indianapolis 17 GVSU 41
Michigan Tech 16 Saginaw Valley 33
Northern Michigan 21 Ashland 47
Ferris State 48 Gannon 14
Wayne State 21 GVl / Above: Kyle A. Hudecz Right: Nicole Bernier Hillsdale 35 Above: Coach Chuck Martin reacts to the officials ejecting senior linbacker Kirk Carruth. Right: Indy wide receiver Ryan Bass fights for Mercyhurst 22 the pass from GVSU quarterback Brad Iciek at Findlay 38 Saturday's night home game against Indianapolis
NUMBER CRUNCHER Lakers trample Indy 41-17 GVSU, despite three ejected from the game for a late hit on “We knew that if we got this certain yard touchdown with 12 seconds remained Greyhound quarterback Casey Gillin. coverage we could take advantage of it,” to push the lead to 28-10 at halftime. fumbles, nine penalties, However, the mistakes did not just stay Iciek said. "They were wide open. I just Junior Dan Skuta forced a fumble early No. 1 Grand Valley State ties 34-victory record on the leaker side of the field. Indianapolis have to put it on the guys and they do the in the third quarter and it was recovered by University football team fumbled four times, threw an interception rest.” senior Anthony Adams. Iciek found senior needs just one more victory and committed eight penalties for 73 In the second quarter. GVSU tripled Brandon Horn for a 17-yard score on the to set the record for the By Marc Koorstra yards. their lead in a span of just 25 seconds. next play. longest winning streak in GVL Sports Editor GVSU was able to get through their Senior Preston Garris capped a 54-yard Garris added his third touchdown of the Division II history at 35 troubles with help from the play of drive with a one-yard touchdown run. He game in the fourth quarter. Link scored the games. The Lakers officially wrote their name sophomore quarterback Brad Iciek. He added his second from two yards out after final touchdown of the game a 2-yard run in the Division II record txxiks despite a finished 20 of 26 passing for 283 yards and freshman Danny Richard recovered a once GVSU reserves took the field. sloppy 41-17 victory of the University of three touchdowns. fumble on Indianapolis ’ next play. The Laker rushing attack continued © Indianapolis Saturday night. “We know that we’re going to make The Lakers returned the favor several to chew up yards, even against the 12th- They tied Hillsdale College’s 50-year- more big plays, ” Iciek said. “If we make minutes later when a Garris fumble gave ranked rushing defense in the country at The No. 1 ranked women's old mark of 34 straight victories, but could one bad play we’re going to get through it, the ball to Indianapolis on the Laker 16- 79.5 yards per game. They totaled 211 soccer team allowed just one not look past a bunch of fumbles and get over it and get on to the next play. ” yard line. After getting stopped just short yards Saturday night. shot on goal during their 7-0 personal foul penalties. Bad plays started early for GVSU. of the goal line three straight times, David Bere/.ik rushed for 95 yards on just nine victory over Northwood on “It’s the second time this year that Freshman James Bere/.ik fumbled the Link got the Greyhounds on the board with carries and Garris added 50 yards on 20 Friday. The Lakers got off 30 we have laid the ball on the ground, ” opening kickoff to give Indianapolis the a one-yard touchdown run. carries. shots. said Chuck Martin. GVSU head coach. ball at the Laker 36-yard line. The next possession did not cure the Link carried the ball 15 times for 139 “Obviously we overcame it tonight, but if However, the GVSU defense prevented problems for the Lakers. An Iciek fumble yards to lead the Greyhounds. Gillin was you play a closer game you ’re not going to a complete disaster and forced the led to a 31-yard field goal by Indianapolis ’ 18 of 27 passing for 161 yards. overcome it.” Greyhounds to punt. Jace Morrison. Grand Valley State University (6-0, 5- Iciek’s first strike came on the team's However, Iciek quickly put the mistakes [email protected] 0) fumbled four times and committed nine second possession. He found senior behind him and led GVSU down the field See more: Visit lanthorn.com penalties to push them back 84 yards. One Antione Trent wide open down the middle in the final seconds of the second quarter. I penalty got senior linebacker Kirk Carruth of the field for a 33-yard score. He found sophomore Mike Koster on a 27- for a slideshow of the game. ------—------r'ti. wl GET YOUR No. 1 Lakers continue to rout opponents
LAKER “We played pretty well overall for about three quarters By Brian Beaupied GVL Staff Writer of the game, but we got a little sluggish towards the end of the first half,“ said Dilanni. “We were able to rest Five different Lakers scored goals as the No. 1 ranked our starters, no one played more than 55 minutes out NEWS there, and it was a good game to give some people some Grand Valley State University women ’s soccer team defeated Northwood University 7-0 Friday aftermxrn. deserved playing time and experience. ” ONLINE Irie Dennis and Ashley Elsass each had two goals and The Laker defensive unit of seniors Christenson, an assist as the Lakers improved to 134) on the season Emily Berner and Kourtney Willert turned in another and 44) in conference play. stellar performance, holding the Timberwolves to only Katy Taller. Meaghan Robinson and Sue Christenson one shot on net. Northwood kept six to eight players back on defense www.lanthorn.com also scored for GVSU, who extended its home win streak to 24 games. much of the game. Christenson said. Playing much of the Elsass put the Lakers on the scoreboard just 1:59 into match chasing the ball around its own defensive end is a the contest, and notched her second goal just 20 seconds game plan that Dilanni uses to fatigue his opponents. later. The quick striking Elsass, who set a record by scoring “Our defense really played well,” Christenson said. three goals in 1:09 against the University of Findlay, now “Because they sat back in their own end it really allowed has five game winning goals on the year, a mark ties her our defense to start a lot of our offensive attacks.” with Tafler for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Junior Kristina Nasturzio made the lone save in the Conference lead. Tafler, the newly anointed leader in first half for GVSU who has not allowed a goal in four goals and points in school history, recorded her 26th goal consecutive matches. Nasturzio was relieved in the FOOTBALL of the season and picked up two assists along the way. second half by senior Lindsey Klykken and freshman STANDINGS Despite allowing seven goals, five of which coming in Sam DcNio, who finished the game in net. the first half and three in the first five minutes of action, Nasturzio leads the GLIAC with a .18 goals against head coach Dave Dilanni praised Northwood ’s defense. average and a .926 save percentage. Team | GLIAC | Overall “To their credit they defended very well,” Dilanni GVSU faced Saginaw Valley State University in its said. “Especially for being such a young team.” home finale on Sunday. Results were not available as of #1 Grand Valley 5-0 6-0 Northwood keepers Emily Pierce and Patricia press time. The Lakers will be on the road for games at Tiffin Ashland 4-1 4-1 Lamberti were busy all aftemixin as the Lakers peppered the Timberwolves net with 30 shots. and Northern Michigan universities before closing out Hilsdale 5-2 5-2 Quick starts in the first half have not been a trademark the regular season in Big Rapids against Ferris State GVL / Pete Tabberer University. Saginaw Valley 5-2 5-2 of leaker soccer this season, but taking command early Foot fight: Junior forward Jaime Radley battles it out for the gave Dilanni a chance to give some substantial playing ball during GVSU's match against Northwood University Friday Indianapolis 4-2 5-2 time to his reserves. hbeaupied@ lanthorn .com Michigan Tech 4-3 4-4 Ferris State 3-3 4-3 No. 8 GVSU wins tough five-game match with No. 10 Hillsdale Northwood 3-3 3-3
Mercyhurst 3-4 4*4 fly Rob Rosenbach the last couple weeks." highs. Alexander ’s came in the form of kills Findlay _ ^ .2*4/ 3*4 GVl. Staff Writer Hillsdale College came into town with as she tallied 23 of them and Ashmore’s the No. 10 ranking in the nation and a 10-1 came in assists with 62. WmMr SfNr ‘"v * * '2*5 record in the GLIAC. The Chargers lost a 3- Head coach Deannc Scanlon said her L -A The No. 8 Grand Valley State University volleyball .‘earn extended its win streak to 2 match on Friday to Ferris State University team was struggling with passing on their 17 this weekend with an easy win over in Big Rapids before heading to Allendale. left side position, using three different SOCCER Wayne State University on Friday anil a Hillsdale is a team that the Inkers had been people before deciding on sophomore thriller over No. !0 Hillsdale College on looking forward to playing all week. Meredith Young. STANDINGS Saturday. “We have been going over their scouting “She told me I need to pass," Young The Lakers took care of WSU in straight report, trying to imitate it in practice." said. “That’s what she was kxrking for and Team | GLIAC | Overall games (30-13. 30-20 and 30-19), sweeping senior Erica Vandckopple said. “We have that was what was going to keep me on the for the eleventh time during their winning been mentally preparing ourselves all week fiixir. We have four or five girls who can streak. long.” play that position and it is whoever is on. It GVSU was led by junior Danielle Games one and two were both close was just my night. I guess.” Alexander as she recorded 15 kills and a throughout as the Chargers took the first The Uikers are now 124) in conference hitting percentage of .423. Junior Jamie game 30-24 and the L-akcrs won game two play as Hillsdale drops to 10-2. Hillsdale Ashmore added 33 assists. 31-29 after trailing 28-26 late in the game. is in the South Division of the GLIAC GVL / Hit* Miller WSU came into Allendale with a 3- The next two games went back and meaning the leakers only play them once Shout out loud: GVSU junior Danielle 7 Great I^akes Intercollegiate Athletic forth as the leakers claimed a 30-27 win in this year, and they know how key a win Alexander (left, 10), senior Allyson Riley Conference record, and the Lakers planned the third and the Chargers won the fourth was. (middle, 5) and sophomore Meghan Scanlon on getting as many players onto the court 31-29. “These wins are huge as far as who is (right) celebrate as they defeat Wayne State University during Friday night's home match as possible. This pushed the match to another game going to host the conference (tournament), ” “This is a team we knew we were going five for the leakers, their second in a week. Ashmore said. to play I^ike Superior State University to play a lot of people," senior Allyson Once again they were victorious by a score GVSU ended its five game home-stand on Friday and Michigan Technological Riley sakl. “We just had to make sure we of 15-11. with five victories and will now hit the road University on Saturday. came out playing good so we were able to Alexander and Ashmore continued to for the next four matches. play all the people we have been playing lead GVSU as they both established career They travel to the Upper Peninsula [email protected] Courtesy www.gliac org T, i • • ♦ ♦ 1 \ Monday, October 15, 2007 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Sloppy game Women's tennis stays perfect same results By Kyle Paffhausen Jackie Shipman in the- five and six GVL Staff Writer slots, respectively. Both won in By Brandon Watson straight sets. “The freshmen have came into GVL Managing Editor Playing at Saginaw Valley State our team and stepped up to the level University, the women ’s tennis of collegiate tennis beautifully, ” Saturday ’s game against team was looking to stay perfect Killips said. “It makes being a ; the University of Indianapolis on the season and that streak easily senior leader that much easier and ; quite possibly could have been stayed intact against the Cardinals. playing at the top spot knowing that Winning by a tally of 8-1, the the choppiest under fourth- they are taking care of business at leakers dominated SVSU, suffering ; year head coach Chuck Martin. their positions. ” their only loss in the No. 3 singles The Lakers coughed up the The closest anyone has come to slot. ; football three times, committed defeating GVSU this season was As usual, leading the victory ! nine penalties and still won l.ake Superior State University. for Grand Valley State University 41-17 over the University of GVL Archive / Brian Sevald The leakers won that match, 7-2. GVL Archive / Craig Harmer was senior Jenna Killips and junior The only loss on the day, taken ! Indianapolis. Zone breaker: Brandon Rood fights to break into the Wagner zone during a game Audrey Ktxipsen. Anticipation: GVSU women's tennis by freshman Chelsea Johnston, player Darylann Trout prepares a What a Homecoming, early this year against the Wagner Seahawks The Lakers went on to win 6-3. Playing in the first position in went to a third set, eventually won shot during a match earlier this year indeed. singles, Killips won her match by Cortney Heileman by a score of Darylann is a freshman this year. The win by Grand Valley in three sets, while Koopsen 10-8. State University ties the dominated her opponent in two sets With their top three singles 8-0. NCAA Division II mark of 34 Hockey wins at No. 2 singles. players also playing doubles, the The victory pushed GVSU’s “1 think this year has been one of consecutive wins with Hillsdale closest any GVSU team came to a record to 7-0 this season and 6-0 the best,” Killips said. “And it feels College’s 1954-57 teams. loss was an 8-3 victory by Kwpsen in the conference, with only three especially rewarding playing my However, no one on this team and sophomore McCall Monte. matches remaining, all against matches at No. I singles knowing will let their egos get to their Redeeming herself in the No. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic it is my last year representing heads. GR Showcase 3 doubles match, Johnston and Conference opponents. The loss GVSU.” Even senior linebacker teammate Trout did not allow their By Josh Kowalczyk Silfco’s power play goal. GVSU Also winning for GVSU were opponents to win a game, winning Anthony Adams dodged credit freshmen Darylann Trout and See Tennis, B4 GVL Staff Writer improved on the power play from for helping last weekend, scoring on two of lead GVSU to The Grand Valley State their nine power play attempts. the record- University hockey team continued McLean was happy to see different tying mark. t l|fi its strong play this weekend with play ers chipping in. to a pair of victories on Friday and “Our first power play goals were the coaches f§|liPPi||F Saturday. scored by guys who don ’t play a The leakers defeated Davenport lot,” Mcl^an said. “They gave us Do You Want to Work With Athletes? the lead and we started to play very University, the runner-up for the Logan's Department of Sports & Rehabilitation is designed to assist students in the confident from there.” “It feels good, national championship last season, management of injuries & assist in the treatment of patients in a clinical setting VMsm The GVSU defense frustrated with our 4-1 on Saturday after beating Calvin College 8-2 in the first game to take Davenport throughout the game. preparation Sophomore goalie Grant Lyon Master ’s Degree in Sports Science & Rehabilitation and people just playing hard. first place in the Grand Rapids Showcase at Patterson Ice Center. made 44 saves to earn his fifth ► Unique Dual-Degree M.S./D.C. & Independent Graduate Degree Formats We definitely want to keep GVSU improved its record to victory of the season. the streak going and keep the ► Develop Skills in the Assessment, Treatment, Conditioning & Injury 8-0 on the season. 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Recent winner of Nobel America about global warming. Vice President Charles Gates I>awes “When he first started really working won the prize in 1925. Former Presidents Prize, Al Gore continues on the climate change issue, I remember he Jimmy Carter won it in 2002 and WtxxJmw was ridiculed in the press and certainly by Wilson in 1919. to preach awareness political opponents as some kind of kook From the late 1980s with his Ixxik "Larth out there in la-la land," said federal climate in the Balance, ” Gore championed the issue By Seth Borenstein and Lisa Left scientist Tom Peterson, an IPCC co-author. of global wanning. He had monthly science Associated Press Writers "It’s delightful that he’s sharing this and he seminars on it while vice president and deserves it well. And it’s nice to have his helped negotiate the 1997 Kyoto Pn>tix:ol PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — He spent work being vindicated. ” that called for cuts in greenhouse gases. decades trying to get the world to listen If he felt any sense of triumph over the Since his losstoGeoige W. Bush in 2(XX), and believe as he did that global warming political and scientific critics who belittled he has traveled to more than 50 countries. would destroy the planet unless people or ignored his message, Gore did not He presented his slide show on global changed their behavior, and fast. betray it during his only public appearance wanning that became “An Inconvenient But after former Vice President Al Friday. He learned of his award at 2 a.m. Truth” more than 1 ,(XX) times. Gore and a host of climate scientists were while watching the live TV announcement More than 20 top climate scientists told awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday — hearing his name amid the Norwegian The Associated Press last year that the film for their warnings. Gore took only the — at his apartment in San Francisco. was generally accurate in its presentation of briefest of bows on a live world stage. He Nine hours later, his tone was somber the science, although some were bothered avoided the issue of a U.S. presidential run and his remarks brief. With his wife. by what they thought were a couple of to “get back to business ” on “a planetary Tipper, and four Stanford University exaggerations. emergency." climate scientists who were co-authors of Gore’s movie was deeply personal. It “For my part, I will be doing everything the international climate report at his side, was about him after losing the 2(XX) election 1 can to try to understand how to best use he referenced a recent report that concluded and about his travels, and he talked about the honor and the recognition from this the ice caps at the North Pole are melting the changing climate in a personal way. “He has honed that message in a way award as a way of speeding up the change faster than previously thought and could be AP Photo / Paul Sakuma in awareness and the change in urgency,” gone in 23 years without dramatic action. that many scientists are jealous of,” said Nobel American: Former Vice President Al Gore is surrounded by Palo Alto school children as he Gore said at the offices of the Alliance For Gore said he planned to donate his share University of Michigan Dean Rosina arrives at a news conference in Palo Alto, Calif., Friday. Gore won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his Climate Protection, a nonprofit he founded of the $1.5 million prize to the nonprofit Bierbaum. She was a top White House efforts in the fight against global warming He is sharing the honor with the U.N.'s Intergovernmental last year to engage citizens in solving the alliance he chairs. science aide to Gore and President Clinton. Panel on Climate Change. problem. “This is a chance to elevate global “He is a master communicator. ” Two.journey with Gore and the head of a former oil industry executive and current Gore shared the prize with the consciousness about the challenges that Climate scientists said their work was the National Oceanic and Atmospheric consultant to fossil fuel firms, called Gore’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate we face now," he said. “The alarm bells are cautious and rock-solid, confirmed with Administration. work "rife with errors.” Change, a United Nations network going off in the scientific community. ” constant peer review, but it didn ’t grab The man who beat Gore in 2(XX), As he was leaving the alliance ’s office. of scientists. The scientific panel has In announcing the award earlier in the people’s attention. President Bush, had no plans to call Gore Gore stopped to thank a few dozen people explained the dry details of global warming day in Oslo, Norway, Nobel committee “We need an advocate such as Al Gore to congratulate him. But spokesman Tony who waited in the rain to congratulate him, in thousands of pages of footnoted reports chairman Ole Danbolt Mjoes said the prize to help present the work of scientists across Fratto called it “an important recognition ” which included a group of young girls who every six years or so since 1990. was not a slap at the Bush administration ’s the world. ” said Bob Watson, former for both Gore and the scientific panel. brought him a banner reading,'Thank you Gore, fresh from a near miss at winning current policies. Instead, he said it was chairman of the IPCC and a top federal Some in the shrinking community for saving our planet. ” the U.S. presidency in 2000, translated about encouraging all countries “to think climate science adviser to the Clinton-Gore of global wanning skeptics and those Asked whether the Nobel would quiet the numbers and jargon-laden reports into again and to say what can they do to Administration. downplaying the issue, were dubious, climate naysayers, he said the award would something people could understand. He conquer global warming.” Watson and Bierbaum. who regularly however. help the cause of fighting global warming made a slide show and went Hollywood. Gore is the first former vice president briefed Gore about global warming, “I think it cheapens the Nobel Prize,” overall. His documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” to win the Peace Prize since 1906 when described him as voracious, wanting said William O'Keefe, chief executive “I hope we have a chance to really kick won two Academy Awards and has been Theodore Roosevelt, who by that time had to understand every detail about the officer of the conservative science-oriented into high gear.” credited with changing the debate in become president, was awarded. Sitting science. Bierbaum recalled one Air Force think tank the Marshall Institute. O’Keefe, Milicic, picked by Detroit, tries Defense argues insanity in case of woman to jump-start career in Memphis whose baby was cut from her womb By Margaret Stafford take her into a bathnxm make her pull down her pants and beat her with gotten at other places, and I think that will Associated Press Writer By Antonio Gonzalez a belt. Becky Perkey, Montgomery's allow him to shine. ” Associated Press Writer stepsister, said Kleiner used his fist For his part, Milicic said this is the first KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) on her and hit her with a telephone time he has enjoyed playing basketball since — The mother of a woman who MEMPHIS. Tenn. (AP) - Called one receiver. Teddy Kleiner said his entering the NBA. cut a baby from the womb of an of the biggest busts in NBA history and father used a belt on all the children. Even so, he continues to struggle with his acquaintance she killed testified that known more for his off-court tirades than his Kleiner, of Manhattan, Kan., temper, which has been a problem since be she caught her then-husband having play, Darko Milicic is trying to resurrect his was too ill to travel to Kansas City. began playing professionally in Yugoslavia sex with her daughter in 1984. career. In videotaped testimony, he denied as a 14-year-old to help support his family. Judy Again. having sex with Montgomery and Upset with the referees after a loss Shaughnessy, Now with the Memphis Grizzlies, said he could not remember ever last month to Greece at the European the mother a revamped team also searching for an physically abusing his daughters. championships, he went on a profanity-filled of 39-year- identity, Milicic said he feels supported for David Kidwell, Shaughnessy ’s tirade to Serbian reporters in which he said old Lisa the first time in the NBA. The 7-foot Serbian nephew, testified that she had told he would murder the referees and harm their Montgomery, has approached his new team with a fresh him she believed Montgomery “hail families. The outburst resulted in a $13,770 testified Friday attitude. He wants to get comfortable — brought (the abuse) on herself, that fine. she found finally — and leave his rocky start behind. she enticed him.” He said his emotions got the best of him then-husband “Any little thing used to frustrate me,” When a man congratulated like they have in the past when he criticized Jack Kleiner Milicic said. “I don ’t let things bother me Shaughnessy on Dec. 17, 2004, for coaches for not playing him more. He asks having sex with Montgamerv anymore. I’m not an angry person. I just want AP Photo / Daniel Sastre becoming a grandmother again, and that people not rush to judgment. The vigor Montgomery to play. Everything that happened before, it’s Second chance: Memphis Grizzlies basketball player said Montgomery had been showing he uses to express his opinions, he said, is in 1984, when Montgomery history. ” Darko Milicic, right, drives to the basket against off a new baby in her hometown of just his competitive spirit. would have been about 16. She Milicic is best known as the 7-footer Estudiantes Larry Lewis, left, during a friendly match Melvem, Kan., Shaughnessy sakl “People were saying this and that about testified as attorneys began building drafted by Detroit ahead of Dwyane Wade as part of the NBA European Live Tour in Madrid her first reaction was “she either me. Everyone was real upset at me,” he said. Montgomery ’s insanity defense. and Carmelo Anthony in 2003. Mocked by Thursday. bought it or stole it.” “That’s just who I am. I am very passionate Lisa Montgomery has pleaded fans and media as the waste of a No. 2 pick a positive start. He said when Milicic started Montgomery was arrested that when I play. That won ’t change. I’m not not guilty to kidnapping resulting in overall, he was compared to draft bust Sam off struggling in the past, things continued to evening, a day after Stinnett's killing, going to change who I am. If people hate me, the death of Bobbie Joe Stinnett, 23. Bowie — the man selected between Hakeem go sour. and the haby girl was returned to her if people love me, that’s fine. 1 don ’t worry Her defense team admits she killed Olajuwon and Michael Jordan in 1984. lavaroni said Milicic has the tools to be father. about it.” Stinnett and took the baby but says Milicic couldn ’t get off the bench on successful in the NBA, and his attitude in Shaughnessy cried on the witness But Milicic doesn ’t dare make predictions it will show Montgomery suffered Pistons teams filled with veterans. He was Memphis thus far has been stellar, lavaroni stand, saying it upset her because for this season, not when he fell short of from mental illnesses, including post- traded to the Orlando Magic in February is trying to boost that, asking Milicic to be she knew what it was like to be a expectations twice already. traumatic stress disorder brought on 2006, but was inconsistent as a reserve and selfless and secure in himself. mother. His three-year deal with the Grizzlies for by abuse from her stepfather when again failed to play up to expectations. He’s “I talked to him not just about physical “For Lisa to do something like a reported $21 million pairs him with another she was a teenager. averaged just 5 points and 3.3 rebounds in toughness, but mental toughness so you can that ... that was Bobbie Jo’s first 7-foot European in All-Star forward Pau Several of Montgomery ’s 15.0 minutes per game for his career. deal with mistakes," lavaroni said. “I'm very baby, Lisa just had no right to do Gasol. The duo hope to become a force in the siblings and step-siblings testified Just 22 years old, Milicic insists he’s come happy with his effort. He wants to be a great that," she said. deep Western Conference. that Montgomery's stepfather abused a long way from the 18-year-old who arrived player. ” Prosecutors have said they will Gasol expects Milicic to be another low- all of them. in the United States and had to adjust to a The Grizzlies, who had the NBA’s worst seek the death penalty ifMontgomery post bruiser for the Grizzlies, and said Milicic Some of Montgomery's siblings new lifestyle and the NBA at the same time. record at 22-60 last season, are under pressure is convicted. can be the player scouts predicted. and step-siblings described Kleiner He’s shown glimpses of what could be — the to turn things around, but Milicic said he Besides convicting or acquitting “He has to use all those past expectations as an alcoholic who often beat reason the Grizzlies are the third team to risk won ’t be affected by the expectations. her. jurors axild find Montgomery as motivation, ” Gasol said. “He has to want them, especially the girls, and said millions on potential. “I'm excited about being with a new team not guilty by reason of insanity. If to be better. Personally, I think he can do Shaughnessy did nothing to pmtect “We think he can really break through," and having a new start," he said. “1 know that is the verdict, she would undergo a good job. We expect a lot of good things her daughters until she divorced him said Grizzlies general managerChris Wallace, what I can do, and I don ’t listen to what a mental evaluation arxl a judge from him.” in 1985. who replaced Jerry West in June. “He’s going people say. I’m happy right now. ” would decide if she will be released New Memphis coach Marc lavaroni Shaughnessy ’s daughter, Patty to get an opportunity here maybe he hasn ’t or committed to a mental institution. thinks it’s important for Milicic to get off to Baldwin, testified that Kleiner w 1 B4 Monday, October 15, 2007 NATION / WORLD Grand Valley Lanthorn Hockey scored goals but despite their tallied a goal and an assist while sophomore Devon Banda Iraqi Shiite leader calls for strong regional continued from page B2 largest goal scoring output of the season Mclxan thought his team chipped in two assists. Junior Jonah Rogowski made 41 could have played better. goalie Kevin Chapman made 24 . saves. control, echoing proposal in Congress “My guys took them lightly,” saves for the Lakers. “They played great and they McLean said. “They were trying GVSU will be in action again ) deserve the win that they got,” on Friday and Saturday against ; that effect won Senate approval others preferring a delay in its to bring their game up to be able By Katrina Kratovac said Davenport associate head the University of Michigan- last month, but Republicans implementation on the grounds to compete with us and when * Associated Press Writer coach Jamie Bradford. you get a five goal lead it’s tough Dearborn. supported it only after the measure that it could deepen the country ’s GVSU squared off with was amended to make clear that security and sectarian woes. to keep people’s heads in the BAGHDAD (AP) - The Division III Calvin College on [email protected] • President Bush should press for a Al-Hakim is the son of Abdul- game.” heir apparent of Iraq's top Shiite Friday. Eight different leakers Thomas and Be Her each politician came out strongly in new federalized system only if the Aziz al-Hakim, who was diagnosed favor of giving nx>re control to Iraqis wanted it. with cancer in May following tests Prime Minister Nouri al- in aTexas hospital. He has recently Iraq’s religiously and ethnically three matches at Northwood and is the only other undefeated Maliki and other Iraqi politicians returned home from neighboring Tennis divided regions on Saturday, telling University before coming home next to GVSU. denounced the decision as Iran where he has been receiving continued from page B2 supporters that central government to play Wayne State University Following the final three an infringement on Iraq’s chemotherapy treatment. control was “tyrannical. ” also drops Saginaw Valley and Findlay. Black highlighted matches, the Lakers head into the sovereignty. The call by Ammar al-Hakim The sermon by the younger al- State to 2-6 overall. the match against Northwood as GLIAC Championships hosted Al-Hakim’s Supreme Islamic Hakim. who like his father wears appeared to echo growing support With such dominance so far the key upcoming match. by Northwood. Iraqi Council has been a tirm clerical robes and a black turban, among some in Washington to this season, head coach John “Our goal was to finish "We have a great team of girls supporter of federalism and makes break Iraq into self-rule entities. was part of prayers marking the Black warned the team against the season in the top three in who are working their hardest no secret of its wish to see the Al-Hakim, who is being start of Eid al-Fitr. The ailing any letdown performance. conference and to qualify for every day, ” Killips said. “And I country ’s mainly Shiite and oil- groomed to replace his ailing al-Hakim, who sat in on the “We have to go out and nationals, ” Black said. “And think with a little confidence and father at the helm of Iraq’s largest rich south become a self-rule ceremony, greeted well-wishers bring our A games,” Black it looks like we are going to be tough competition, we can pull Shiite party, also called on Iraqis region similar to one established but did not address the crowd. said. “Everyone is seeing that, fighting it out with Northwood out first in the GLIAC and take 16 years ago by minority Kurds in to work for the creation of self- In his sermon, the younger especially the younger girls, if for first or second. ” home the title.” northern Iraq. rule regions across the country, but al-Hakim also called for more we do not bring our A games, Northwood stands at 5-0 cautioned that national unity must But al-Hakim’s unusually dialogue between the United they can beat us.” overall and within the conference [email protected] be maintained. strong language Saturday appeared States and Iran and appealed for GVSU finishes their final "Federalism is one way to to signal his party ’s growing unity among Iraqis and a faster accomplish this goal,” he told impatience over perceived delays build up of national security forces priority. hundreds of supporters gathered in implementing a federal system to take over responsibility for Watson The adjustments by Adams at the party ’s headquarters in of government provided for in the security from U.S.-led coalition continued from page B2 and the defense proved to “I think we stopped ourselves nation ’s constitution adopted two forces in Iraq. be critical to the success for some with those fumbles,” Iciek Baghdad ’s Jadriyah district to the consecutive wins mark. years ago. It also could have been Al-Hakim’s comments came GVSU, who played without said. “Take away the fumbles, celebrate the start of the Muslim “We’ve got Northwood on the Eid al-Fitr feast that marks the end an attempt by the young al-Hakim a day after a former chief of senior linebacker Kirk Carruth and we might have been perfect road. No one in Grand Valley ’s of the fasting month of Ramadan. to show his strength on an issue U.S.-led forces in Iraq, retired Lt. for three quarters. Carruth was all night.” held dear by his party. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, said the locker room doesn ’t respect Al-Hakim said Iraqis suffered ejected early in the second As the Lakers continue to The question of federalism, American mission in Iraq was a Northwood University. ” from the concentration of quarter for an apparent helmet- take one game at a time, the however, is a sensitive one in post- “nightmare with no end in sight” The Greyhounds came decision-making and management to-helmet hit on Indianapolis winning streak will continue Saddam Hussein Iraq. because of political and military into the contest as a surprise, of national wealth in Baghdad, quarterback Casey Gillin. . to grow. With the amount of arguing that such system had Iraq’s minority Sunni Arabs, misjudgments after the fall of ranking second in the Great At the time of the ejection, talent, coaching strategies and turned the central government for example, fear that it would Saddam Hussein. Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic the Lakers were up 21-0 after good decision making, this team into a “tyrannical and dominating ” lead to Iraq’s breakup into a Shiite Al-Hakim declared his Conference midway through south and a Kurdish north, both opposition to the establishment scoring back-to-back quick could continue winning for a body. the season. Giving up a mere with considerable oil wealth, of permanent foreign military touchdowns by senior tailback while. “I call on the sons of our nation 256 yards of offense per game, while leaving them in a central bases in Iraq. “We are still on Preston Garris. Adams said “You’re up 28-10 at half with to create their (self-rule) regions,” Indianapolis was the top ranked he said. region that’s mostly desert and the march to achieve complete the ejection, while maybe a three turnovers, you ’re feeling defense in the conference, The idea of breaking up Iraq with scarce natural resources. sovereignty of Iraq and this will be bit excessive, helped give his like you ’re playing pretty They also suspect that the including giving up less than 80 into self-rule entities has gained accomplished, ” he said. defense an extra spark. good,” Martin said. creation of a self-rule southern Al-Maliki’s Shiite-led yards rushing per game — good traction in Washington after two The Lakers, who did not play Winning 41-17 is nothing region is part of a scheme by government has long played a enough for 12th in the country. presidential hopefuls. Sen. Joseph their best football game of the new for GVSU. Winning by 24 Shiite and non-Arab Iran to find a delicate balancing act in the bitter All that changed on Saturday, Biden, D-Del., and Sen. Sam season, still did the little things points and not playing the best Brownback, R-Kan„ proposed permanent foothold in Iraq. rivalry between Washington and as the Lakers rushed for more needed to win a big game at football is new, but something giving more control to ethnically Shiite political parties other Tehran, putting off Iranian calls for than 200 yards on the ground. home. Martin ’s team will not become and religiously divided regions. than the Supreme Council are a U.S. troop pullout while balking Adams said coming into the not as keen on federalism, with at U.S. pressure to take a tougher Sophomore quarterback familiar with doing. A nonbinding resolution to game, his squad wanted to prove some totally opposed to it and line against Tehran. Brad Iciek, through six games As the Lakers continue to they were the better defense, “We call for positive dialogue this season, is now becoming unselfishly destroy opponents, adjusting to the Indy offense on between America and Iran, ” said more comfortable in the the odds are looking good they the fly, forcing three turnovers. al-Hakim, whose party maintains offense. His 20 completions in will continue winning and not close ties to Iran, where it was “We made some 26 attempts was his best game beat themselves. created in 1982. adjustments, ” Adams said. “But accuracy-wise, yet Iciek said U.S. and Iranian officials have mostly we just stayed aggressive concentrating on the negatives manag i ngedi [email protected] held two rounds of formal talks and kept coming after them.” this year over Iraq. The talks have and improving is the top been inconclusive and there has been no agreement to date on a third round. The United States accuses Iran of arming Shiite militias and supplying them with sophisticated explosive devices used to attack U.S. troops in Iraq. Iran denies the charges. Separately, the U.S. military confirmed that two American AP Ptioto / Hadi Mizban soldiers were killed Wednesday Level leader: Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, the leader of the Supreme Islamic Council of in a rocket attack earlier this Iraq, waves to supporters during an Eid al-Fitr prayer service to mark the end of week against Camp Victory, the holy month of Ramadan outside the al-Hakim party headquarters, Jadiriyah, central Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday. Ammar al-Hakim, the son of Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, the sprawling headquarters for appealed for unity among all Iraqis and a faster build up of the national security American forces in Iraq on forces that could assume full responsibility from U.S. troops in the country. Baghdad's western outskirts. The Sisterhood of Alpha Sigma Tau would like to welcome our newest sisters Jenn Lang Olivia Osentoski KalindaTomazewski Sarah Arena Christina Koutouzos Kasie Smith Marie Angela Della Pia Kayla Lees Misty Navitskas Justine Kozlina Allison Rariden Jennie Prullage Jess Rivard Amy Klapchuk Amanda Normington Akia Canada Tania Melton Laura Bostwick Andrea Crews IT'S COMING... FLU season is right around the corner, so don't delay! Visit GVSU's Campus Health Center and get vaccinated! 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The band three Christian rock bands, also performed a new songs opened Thursday at Allendale “Give Up” and “Time” from High School, attracting people their “Live Like We’re Alive ” of all ages. album, while the audience Superhero, a band consisting clapped along. of five members from the United “I’ve personally never been Kingdom, hit the stage first. to a rock show sitting down, ” Tim Cheshire, lead vocalist and guitarist A.J. Cheek said to the guitarist, said Superhero has audience on their seventh and performed in Michigan before final song, “The Real.” — in Marquette, where they did In response the audience was two gigs. up on their feet. As a token of his He said the hardest part about appreciation, lead vocalist Josh being a musician is getting Pearson dedicated the song to very little sleep and eating very the audience. badly. DecembeRadio, a four- Cheshire said Superhero is member band from Virginia, “proud of being a Christian band ” has also performed in Michigan and being able to communicate before, said lead guitarist and what they want through music. vocalist Brian Bunn. He also had some advice for “Definitely the hardest part aspiring musicians. (of touring) is being away “You’ve got to do it because from family,” he said, adding many band members are newly GVL / Kelly Begerow you love it,” he said. “Just enjoy Homecoming kickoff: Josh Gracin, former "American Idol" contestant and counrty artist, played at the Fieldhouse Thursday night to begin the Homecoming weekend it. Don ’t get too serious.” married. “There are a lot of long As Superhero opened, the drives and sleepless nights... audience clapped and cheered besides that it’s a lot of fun. ” while green, red and blue lights Bunn said aspiring musicians Josh Gracin rocks GVSU country-style flashed throughout the Fine should practice a lot, be willing Arts Center in AHS. Audience to sacrifice other things, play members took pictures while whenever they can no matter ‘American Idol' contestant, Gracin. Camera flashes could be seen all through hopeful for one more song. It wasn ’t long before the band performed. During where it is and work on writing the crowd as fans tried to capture the memory of Gracin ’s band came back out and started rocking “You People” almost everyone great songs. country star serenades the man they came to see. again, this time playing “Jump” by Van Halen. in the FAC stood up and either Although he gets a little GVSU to begin homecoming Playing a slew of covers and original hits, Taking the lyrics ever so literally, the crowd sang along or tapped their feet in nervous before performing and Gracin rocked the stage while the audience sang jumped right along to the blistering guitars and rhythm to the band ’s music. worried that equipment will not work right, once he is on stage By Dan Gibson along to every song. He stood tall at the front pounding rhythm. However, there was still a “It’s dedicated to everybody of the stage as the band backed him up with curious energy in the Fieldhouse as to where here,” Cheshire told the crowd. and things get going he’s fine, he GVL Staff Writer unrelenting energy. At times the crossover star Gracin was hiding. It wasn ’t long before he “Thanks for coming out.” said. made it hard to believe the audience was at a appeared in the bright spotlight at the top of the Superhero performed six “(Being on stage) is amazing,” Before Josh (iracin even took the stage country concert and not a stadium rock concert. bleachers seemingly out of thin air. It was then songs, including songs on Bunn said. “It’s one of the best Thursday night in the Grand Valley State An early drum solo with flashing lights and that he finally made his way back on stage this their new album, “Fake Lunar feelings ever. I feel blessed to be University Fieldhouse Arena, the crowd was blasting beats made for a highlight and set some time with a different shirt and toting a white Landing. ” able to do what we want to do for already ecstatic. high expectations for the rest of the show. Gracin cowboy hat. Nevertheless, a band from a living. ” Local country band Branded opened for belted out all of his top five hits such as “I Want Through the heat and passion of his Tennessee, which consists of five See Drifter, B6 Gracin. They played a variety of covers along to Live ” and his number one hit “Nothing to performance, Gracin proved he truly is an with original material. This group of veterans Dise.” Possible future hits were also heard like “American Idol,” no matter where he ranked on who have been together for 10 years had the the recent single “Favorite State of Mind. ” He the television show. crowd more than ready for Gracin and his band. also performed as if he was the original artist of His vocal range and clarity is a unique gift As the Michigan native t(X)k the stage, the covers from Garth Brooks, Robert Palmer and that will help him stand out in the immense sea packed GVSU audience went absolutely crazy. Loverboy. Gracin also tossed out T-shirts and of talented country artists. He definitely gave Everyone on the floor flailed their arms and several drumsticks to his admiring fans, which GVSU students something to talk about and his bodies around while those tn the back stood on brought even louder and enthusiastic cheers in home state a show to remember. chairs to do the same. ITie bleachers, which were return. full to the top, nx'ked as the crowd exploded for A quick exit left the crowd confused, but [email protected] New Music Ensemble to release debut album By Brandy Arnold been anxious to hear the finished bom. and percussionist in NME, said the GVL A & E Editor product. “We may be a young group, but trip and the recording process in “Not only are we very excited we really hit the ground running, ” general was a “dream come true.” to hear the results, but the whole Ryan said. “I’ve known about this piece After a whirlwind year of music department is excited about Since its formation the group since my days in college,” he said. recording, rehearsing and traveling, this,” he said. not only completed the CD, but has “ I immediately fell in love with it the Grand Valley Suite University's The NME is fairly new — Ryan been to New York City to perform and have been listening to it ever New Music Ensemble will founded the group in 2(X)6. It is the composition at Bang on a Can. a since. I never thought I would have celebrate the release of their debut made up of a mixture of students, marathon concert that clocked in at the opportunity to play this piece.” compact disc. faculty, community members and 27 hours and 10 minutes in 2(X)7. Ryan described “Music for 18 The local CD release party for alumni. The NME had the opportunity Musicians ” as a “lush sonic journey “Music for 18 Musicians ” will be Inthefallof2(X)6asacontribution to play at 5 a.m. in front of about through several textures.” The held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the to composer Steve Reich’s 70th 4(X) people. hour-long piece is very rhythmic Sherman Van Solkema Recital birthday, the NME decided to “It was an awesome experience with strings, pianos, percussion, Hall. The night will feature a live perform his piece, “Music for 18 to play in front of all those people wind instruments and even voices, performance, slide show and a Musicians ” at its fall concert. The just as the sun was rising,” said he said. short film documenting the CD’s performance was so successful that GVSU student Craig Avery, who Recording “Music for 18 production. on a whim Ryan decided to submit plays piano in NME. Musicians ” has been a learning The group finished recording the GVL / Pete Tabberer a recording to Innova Recordings, However, that was not the experience in that Reich’s music CD in January and NME director Good guitar: Guitarist Brian Bunn cranks out a guitar solo during who immediately showed interest. NME’s first appearance in the has something to teach musicians Bill Ryan said the group has DecembeRadio s concert at Allendale High School Thursday Allendale was the And so the recording process was Big Apple. In October 2(X)6, across the board, Secor said. first stop on their national tour that also features Superhero and Nevertheless. five members went to Carnegie “This composer’s work has Hall to see Reich in action as influenced bands like Radiohead he and a group of professionals to electronica music as well as performed the piece to a packed many classical musicians,” he Classic Movie Review: 'All Quiet on the house and standing ovation at the said. “For me this has been one of Steve Reich @ 70 festival. After those moments that are few and far Western Front' keeps viewers riveted the performance the awe-struck between that went far beyond any NME members were able to meet initial expectations. ” By Ryan Copping its Allied veterans are justly with Reich in order to get the full Admission to the CD release GVI. Staff Writer given even more tribute, the root meaning of his work. party is free and open to the public. cause (the previous conflict) is often forgotten. The experience “Two students couldn ’t even The CD will also be available The main idea behind this of fighting in World War I was speak around him,” Ryan said. for $15, cash only. For more series of reviews on classic probably the worst in human “The whole experience was very information about the NME visit films is to encourage the reader history, no matter what side one inspirational and really gave us the http://www.newmusicensemble . to go out and rent a movie they was on. motivation to go back home and org. might not normally see. “All Quiet” tells the story Courtesy Photo / www.newmusicensemble.org dive into the piece.” It is clear to most college of a group of German young Marvelous music: The New Music Ensemble CD will be released Tuesday Greg Secor, faculty at GVSU [email protected] students, “All Quiet on the adults who enlist in the army Western Front, ” which won the mainly because everyone Oscar for the Best Picture of around them encourages them 1930, is a hard sell. It’s old, in to, and meaninglessly suffer Renaissance Faire gives exposure to new ideas black and white and has few and die one by one. Although (if any) recognizable stars to performers and guests alike were clad in for a successful Renaissance Faire includes Imperial Germany was clearly By Dani Willcutt today ’s audiences. None of medieval attire, adding to the medieval making or buying costumes, contacting the aggressor of the war, the GVI. Staff Writer those things are bad. but they village feel. prospective vendors, developing their German people were ill served might prevent interested readers Top in the list of priorities for the characters and traveling to other Renaissance by their government. The of this review from investigating The Grand Valley State University Renaissance Faire Club as they geared up for Festivals throughout the state to get ideas and soldiers portrayed in this film the picture further. Renaissance Faire held its two-day event this their time-period-based event is the attention have no quarrel against France, See Faire, B6 That is a shame because this weekend. that must be paid to historical details. Great Britain or the United is an important film. It is not The fair ran on Saturday and Sunday from “During character development, historical States, which was probably important because it’s “good for 10 a.m. to dusk, offering a number of events accuracy has to be considered, ” said Megan true of the vast majority of the you. ” It is important because throughout each day. Rasmussen, an alumni member of the group. German people at the time. The it depicts with ghastly realism “The event is all student-run, so there’s “It commands how the characters interact movie is not so much about a time and experience that is quite a bit for us to do, ” said Robert Mayo, and we have to practice the period terms. the German experience of about to fade out living memory, a member of the GVSU Renaissance Faire Preparation for this year ’s fair basically fighting in the war as is it is the an experience that more than Club. started when the last one ended. It’s experience of anyone fighting any other defines the political Walking through the “Greensward, ” the continuous preparing.” at all. realities and conflicts we live area surrounding the Cook Carillon Tower, Aside from the actual fair, the group puts One aspect that differs in with every day. one could find performers in costume milling on a handful of small events throughout the “All Quiet” from most war That experience is the First throughout the crowd, minstrels, bagpipers, school year, including fencing and stage films is the temperament of its GVI I lindwy Waggoner World War. While its bloody sword-fighting demonstrations, henna fighting practices. Head to head: Participants in the Renaissance Faire successor is justly studied and tattoos and vendors. Club members, vendors, The groundwork the members must do practice their sword fighting Saturday afternoon See Copping, B6 * V IN V \ B6 Monday, October 15, 2007 A&E Grand Valley Lanthorn Drifter Another song they performed missed out.” was “Drifter,” instructing the Jacob Valentine, a junior at continued from page 85 crowd to put their cell phones in AHS, said he wasn ’t a fan of the With fog covering the stage the air and help sing the chorus. bands before, but heard about the For the seventh year, the Grand Valley State University Women's Center will be sponsoring and lights dashing, lead vocalist Members of Superhero and concert in school and thought it the V-Day college campaign with a production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues." This year and bass player Josh Reedy Nevertheless also sat in the would be fun to attend. the program is expanding with a new set of performances entitled "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, shouted to the crowd "How ya crowd watching DecembeRadio Lisa Wilcox, vice president and A Prayer." As another first for the GVSU production of "The Vagina Monologues," the expanded feelin ’ Michigan?” perform. Near the end of their of Allendale Music Boosters, The band performed 10 songs, performance the band was said it took months to organize program has dedicated particular pieces in which men are able to act. including a cover of Kansas ’ introduced one-by-one and the concert and these bands were The GVSU Women's Center is now looking for interested actresses and actors to partake in the “Carry on My Wayward Son. ” performed solos. chosen because of the strong production. Audition dates are Nov. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. in 142 Kirkhof Center and Nov. 12 from 6 They also performed a new song "We had a good time,” Bunn Christian Community in West “Find Your Way,” with Reedy said. "Any show night is a good Michigan. to 10 p.m. in the 161 room of Kirkhof on the Allendale Campus. explaining the song was inspired night. We get to do what we by friends who have passed away. love. Everyone who didn't come [email protected] Faire you want with you on a deserted Renaissance Faire performer island...they make all of their Rick Rock has performed his continued from page 85 Weekly SUDOKU own things like soap, clothes and juggling-comedy called “The to help with their preparation. tools.” Stupid Show.” “We go as groups to other fairs Mixed in with the vendors "Rick Rock is actually a to help out,” Rasmussen said. were musical performers playing professor, but you would never by Linda Thistle “We go to see new performers lutes, recorders, harps, guitars guess it from his show,” Mayo who we might want to include at and mandolins. There were also said. “His comedy is very off- our own event. ” jugglers and sword-hghters. the-wall.” 8 7 Many vendors were in Every year the club members In past years the fair has 9 tow selling a wide variety of go to other Renaissance Faires drawn in crowds as big as 8,(MX) homemade and handcrafted in order to rtnd new performers members, Rasmussen said. 4 9 1 goods. Ranging from soaps and that would appeal to the GVSU “This is the longest running candles to tapestries and swords, audience. student-produced Renaissance the vendors showed off their “The crowd generally likes Faire there is, and it’s the only 5 6 4 talents while drawing in the the live steel stage combat,” free fair,” Mayo said. crowds. Mayo said. "The belly dancers 6 4 1 “These are people you want to usually attract the older crowd know, ” said Mayo of the vendors too.” [email protected] at the fair. “They ’re the ones Since the beginning of the 9 2 3 Copping longer become upset about early, and some who had to live 2 3 7 continued from page 85 witnessing the end of even his with the horror they had seen closest friends. If he did, he for the rest of their lives. “All protagonist. Paul Baumer 2 simply could not get through Quiet on the Western Front ” is 8 5 (played in the performance of the business of staying alive a testament to that experience, his career by Lew Ayres) is an himself. and to the cost of freedom. 1 6 4 artist, not a warrior. He is not Watching this film, the tough and doesn ’t want to be. viewer realizes there were but the constant demands of millions of Baumers, some who [email protected] 4 7 3 staying alive and sane change were put out of their misery this poet into a broken man. Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way A visit home shows him that that each row across, each column down and each he can no longer function in peacetime society, yet he hates ■ • .Lanthorn i10° BBS small 9-box square contains all of the the war. Only the people who numbers from one to nine. have been subjected to the same torture he has experienced can understand him. Literary. . DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: ★ ★ ★ The most harrowing part of the film is not the sudden, random deaths or ★ Moderate ★★ Challenging the apocalyptic battle scenes Cpnr | jn t/niir n\A/rv ART DESIGN ILLUSTRATION POETRY Dena in your own. prose shortstories photography ★ ★ ★ HOO BOY! (effective as they are), but watching Baumer become Questions? & 2007 King Features Synd., Inc World rights reserved. desensitized to it all. Killings Contact: early in the film are greeted with fear, shock and disbelief. 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