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Grand V.illey State University www.lanthorn.com Thursday, August 30, 2007 International enrollment doubles Internationalstudents expected to rise to more than 250, up from last year's 107
By Michael Knopf GVL Staff Writer
As students begin settling into their new classes, they may notice several different accents coming from the lips of their new classmates. This is due to an increase in the international student population at Grand Valley State University, said Kate Stoetzner, director of International Student and Scholar Services. There were 55 new international students in 1997 and last fall, there were a record- breaking 107, Stoetzner said. This year ’s total for new international enrollment expected to rise even higher, Stoetzner said. “President Haas has insisted that international students are an important part of the student body, ” Stoetzner said. “This growth is an intentional product we are committing the resources toward and President Haas wants that increased foreign presence. ” Although the numbers are not official yet, an estimated 250 students from foreign countries are expected to be enrolled in classes at GVSU this year, Stoetzner said. GVSU sophomore Luis Colaferro said most international students, like himself, have come to the U.S. seeking a better education. “Coming over here just gives you more opportunities, ” Colaferro said. “The cultural exchange makes you grow. It feels like you are a representative for your country. ” GVSU faculty member Jim Crawley said personal attention from GVSU is what brings international students to Allendale. “It’s a major risk and leap in their minds so following up is important when in most cases it’s a school they ’ve never heard of.” Crawley said. “Diversity is a way to help students get a snapshot of the global economy and that ’s important for our students to have. ” The U.S. Bureau of Educational and Multicultural Affairs support a network of more than 4(X) academic advising centers world-wide through the program EducationUSA. Faculty members from GVSU, such as Crawley, attend college fairs overseas and meet personally with international students. Crawley spends much of his time visiting countries in Asia, he said. ______GVl / Kaitlyn Irwin See International, A2 Enlightening cultures: International students share a laugh at a picnic last week. The enrollment of international students at GVSU has doubled in the last year. GVSU hires new No butts about it Ottawa County Board of Commissioners passes dean of nursing no smoking ordinance in effort for cleaner air By Michelle Hamilton need to be removed or moved GVL News Hditor further away from the buildings to By Danielle Arndt meet the 25-foot requirement, said Marcia Knol, chairperson for the GVL Staff Writer Cleaner air is on the horizon for Smoke-Free Ottawa Campaign and some Ottawa County businesses, public health educator for Ottawa whether they like it or not. The Kirkhof College of Nursing is in new, yet capable, County. The Ottawa County Board of hands. “If the state continues to move Commissioners voted 7-3 in Cynthia McCurren. professor and director of nursing in the direction they are favor of a no-smoking research at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., currently moving, we ’re regulationonTuesday. has been named Grand Valley State University’ s new Dean of looking at smoke- One commissioner Nursing. McCurren is scheduled to begin her duties as dean free restaurants, ” was absent and on Nov. 5. Knol said. “I did not vote. She will follow in the footsteps of Phyllis Gendler, who is think it could The retiring after having served as dean for the past six years. happen in smoke-free Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Gayle 2008. ” legislation Davis selected Jon Jellema to assist in finding and hiring a The prohibits new dean of nursing. The rest of the search team consisted of smoke-free smokers nursing faculty and community members. legislation from lighting McCurren was a standout among her competitors, Jellema approved up inside said. He described her as being calm, reflective, confident, by the businesses and curious, imaginative and inspiring. The enthusiasm expressed commissioners public spaces, by McCurren ’s co-workers at Louisville, toward her and Courtesy Photo / News and Info will not apply and also within a her work, helped reinforce the decision to offer her the job, Top choice: Cynthia McCurren was GVSU's first pick to places with a Jellema said. 25-foot perimeter “My hope is that the College of Nursing can be sensitive license to serve food, “Her detailed knowledge of GVSU and the College of of any building to the issues of the day and that we can help our students such as restaurants or Nursing, which she brought to her first interview, were entrance or ventilation to develop the ability, knowledge and passion to make a bars, because they fall under impressive, ” Jellema said. “It was clear that she was interested intakes. The regulation will difference," McCurren said. “The bottom line is always to state jurisdiction. enough in us to do her homework. Another characteristic take affect in businesses and public make a difference. ” For the next few months, the that impressed us was the quality of her intellect. She asked facilities within Ottawa County as McCurren will remain in Kentucky until Oct. 15 to help employees of Ottawa County ’s thoughtful, probing questions of us, and her answers to the of Jan. I, 2008. LEED certified acclimate her replacement at Louisville. Though classes have Health Department will be educating questions we asked her were fuller, more complete and further buildings on Grand Valley State already begun at GVSU, Davis brushed it off. She said it does the county ’s businesses on the reaching. ” University ’s campuses, such as not matter in the short term McCurren missed the beginning pending regulations by sending McCurren ’s goals and ambitions for the College of Nursing Lake Ontario Hall, already enforce of the school year because GVSU will have her for the long press releases and information on include appropriately dealing with the issues facing the a 25-foot no-smoking perimeter term, and Davis said she is positive McCurren will do a smoking cessation programs, Knol healthcare industry right now, she said. She added one of her near entrances in order to comply wonderful job. said. There are several smoking with sustainability requirements. goals was to address problems with race and care inequities as cessations offered for free in Ottawa well as mandating patient-centered facilities, she said. However, any ash trays outside See Nursing, A2 doorways of other buildings will See Smoking, A2
f By Michelle Hamilton university level? the township officials in Allendale Zan thorn Q&A GVL News Fditor Meekhof: “/ have I and / meet with President Haas and one vote out of 11 ()\ Matt McLogan on a regular basis. ” Mate representatives, f Arlan Meekhof is in his first with state We vote (. Lanthorn: What are some of the term in the Michigan House of INDEX appropriations on I causes or platforms that you support Representatives. He was elected last money that will in the interest of GVSU? Section A Novemberfor Michigan ’s 89th district, Rep. Arlan he spent at all ofl Meekhof: "There is a group based News...... A3 which consists of Allendale and many ih< universities i in out of Grand Valley, the Annis Water of the surrounding townships. We Opinion...... A4 Michigan). We also Research Institute, and I'm dealing Meekhof spoke with him Tuesday about what Laker Life ...... A5 look at rules and any with a lot of legislation that affects he does and how it relates to Grand other types of fees the Great Lakes. I'm very concerned Odds & Ends...... A6 Valley State University. Representative talks that relate to each state department's with how we take care of them. I'd like Marketplace ...... A7 budget. ” to leave them as nice as I have them of concern for Great Lanthorn: I think many college A&E...... A8 now. For the Grand Valley campus, students are unsure what our state Lakes, why college Lanthorn: Who do you regularly I hope to increase funding for the Section B representatives do and how you can meet with in the GVSU or Allendale university. Grand Valley is one of the Sports...... B1 students should vote impact our university. What do you communities? do and how can you impact us at the Meekhof: “I meet quite often with See Meekhof, A2
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International body because of a supportive Contact with so many students Smoking townships. of the no-smoking proposal. from other countries helps to Holtrop, representative for continued from page A1 campus and great student body continued from page A1 “This is more of a rights and faculty, he said. break down stereotypes on both issue than a health issue, ” Hudsonville and Georgetown “However, the best To help students from overseas ends, said Swedish exchange County, she said. Hehl said. “I’m not for it in Township, said he believes advertisement so far has meet new people on campus, student Alexandra Egnell. Some “We just really thank the the least. ” in a limited government been word of mouth among GVSU provides orientation of the stereotypes she heard Ottawa County commissioners The business owners who that is minimally invasive exchange students, ” Crawley activities, such as the annual about Americans have been for putting the health of want to eliminate smoking of the public ’s privacy, but said. “Students become our best international student picnic proven wrong and she hopes she Ottawa County residents at the in their businesses are able as a member of the board ’s recruiters. The door is w ide open that was hosted by the Padnos is breaking stereotypes about her forefront, ” Knol said. do so on their own, without Health and Human Services to them, especially if they are International Center earlier this own country. Egnell said. Several commissioners a regulation mandated by the Committee, he said he can good students. ” month. “Americans have a reputation sought clarification on some of county, he said. also see health benefits to the Unlike students from the “Orientation has been of being loud and always wanting the specific consequences and Joyce Kortman, smoke-free legislation. U.S. who target specific areas wonderful for building socially,” more, but you really discover the stipulations of the proposal representative for the city of "We need to help make during their college searches, said Samuel Agyapong, who individuals by being here. People before the vote took place. The Holland and Park Township, our citizens healthier and this international students have the came to GVSU from Ghana to have been so nice, ” Egnell said. commissioners ’ line-specific said she views the legislation proposed regulation is a step entire U.S. to ch(X)se from, study biology. "It’s a very nice questions on the regulation as a health issue. in the right direction, ” Holtrop Crawley said. GVSU is able to campus. It feels like a second [email protected] showed they had read through "Today, I had two calls from said. retain its international student home. ” the material more than once, physicians saying please vote Knol said. yes, ” Kortman said. news@lanthorn. com Nursing we are in such desperate need of an expertise in geriatrics and a real “A couple of them have Commissioner James them. ” interest to continue to advance the definitely done their due continued from page A1 Holtrop also spoke in favor McCurren. like Gendler, graduate program, ” Gendler said. diligence in educating The greatest challenge specializes in geriatrics. Davis said "But she has a vision to promote themselves. ” she said. McCurren will face as dean a proposal to establish a doctorate faculty research and scholarship, as Other commissioners took Causes of Preventable Death Mirk 1(1111 KaaManU, 2009 will undoubtedly be the nursing program in gerontology is being well as interdisciplinary work.” this opportunity to give their shortage, Davis said. T here is not considered, but is still in early Gendler is retiring as dean so opinions on the proposal. Three enough faculty in the "leaker pool ” stages. Gerontology is becoming she can focus more energy on her commissioners voted against to go around, she said. increasingly more important as the research in gerontology, she said. the new policy and a couple of “Which is a problem I imagine baby txximer generation ages, she She is currently working on an them spoke in opposition to it every dean in every program is said. interdisciplinary study that has before the vote took place. concerned with." Davis said. “We Gendler said people are all been more than 20 years in the “Several businesses in my need to determine the best way to living longer now and elderly making. The project researches the district spoke against it,” said maximize our staff, as well as the people require more care, which effects early healthy habits have on Commissioner Matthew Hehl. time that students are spending in “I don't see it as anything has contributed to the shortage of healthy bones. AIDS ] 114 the program, so that we can get nursing staff'. more than a tax on an already them in and out. and out into the “Not only does McCurren have [email protected] taxed society. ” field as soon as possible, since Hehl represents the fifth district of Ottawa County, which is comprised of Courtesy Photo / Marcia Knol Coopersville, a section of By the numbers: Smoking was the No 1 cause of preventable death of Allendale and several smaller Michigan residents in 2005.
Meekhof tell me more about this? still in my first term (as a state continued from page A1 Meekhof: “I'm working representative) I haven't been with the MSU extension agent, able to get much accomplished (state) universities that Charles Gould, to figure out yet, although I do have two ! 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The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published under the authorization of the GVSU Newspaper Advisory Board. AMERICAN AMERICAN-REALTY.ne REALTY Corrections! In the Aug. 20 issue of the Lanthorn, on page A4, It was mistakenly reported that all Michigan laws apply at GVSU because DPS is deputized ’ through Ottawa County All Michigan laws apply at GVSU because DPS is deputized through the university DPS can operate off campus because it deputized through Ottawa County. J J Michelle Hamilton, News Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn /\ J [email protected] NEWS Thursday, August 30, 2007 i GVL DIGEST Valley’s battle News in Brief funds to benefit Last day to register or pay for classes on Friday Friday at 5 p.m. is the children’s hospital deadline for GVSU students who want to register or begin paying for fall classes. Money from Dr. James Fahner explained the Students seeking a 100 significance of donations and percent tuition refund need annual event philanthropy to the hospital. to contact the Student against SVSU Weaver is president of the Assistance Center by the 5 DeVos Children’ s Hospital p.m. deadline. to be donated to Foundation and Linscott is the „ After Friday’s deadline, increase health in annual giving coordinator. 1 the maximum tuition refund A new hood to do [a student can receive is 75 GVSU community chemotherapy treatments ; percent. was donated by community t By Leslie Perales members. Because of the GVL Associate Editor equipment, pharmacists and Workshops available for doctors can ensure each patient, no matter how big or small, is students to return to good Walking through the getting the dosage they should [academic standing hospital hallway, the blue silly receive, Fahner said. [ The Advising Resource string was very noticeable and The money donated by [Center is conducting probably unexpected by most. students during Battle of the Graduation Persistence For the doctors, nurses, Valleys will directly help •Assistance (GPA) workshops staff members and children at children receive the care they • next Wednesday and the Helen DeVos Children ’s need. Weaver said. iThursday to assist students Hospital, it was just a normal Battle of the Valleys week [ who would like to return to day. The colorful world the will incorporate traditions such good academic standing. children get to experience is as T-shirt sales along with new The GPA workshops are a littered with artwork done events such as a dinner with part of GVSU’s Early Alert by local artist Joel Tanis of faculty, staff and the local and Student Success Program. Holland, Mich. Fish and community. Dance Marathon, During the workshops, a wildlife could be found in put together by a GVSU student presentation will be given to the playrooms. Large murals organization, will also be a new introduce on-campus tutoring double as puzzles and wall-size event during the services and other academic I Spy games. week. The dance resources. Strategies and The Children ’s will be a 12-hour tips for identifying barriers Miracle Network, “I don’t think event and will also to success will also be and more you ever really help raise money discussed. specifically the appreciate for the children ’s The workshops will be children’ s hospital, hospital. held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on has been chosen by (the hospital’s “I’m excited Wednesday and 9 to 10:30 Student Senate as work) from that we ’re doing a.m. on Thursday in the thisyear ’srecipient just reading this project, ” said Pere Marquette room in the for the Battle of the GVSU Dean of Kirkhof Center. Valleys fundraiser. the Web site.” Students Bart President Thomas FRANK FOSTER Merkle. “I’ve been J. Haas, Dean STUDENT SENATE a strong supporter GVL Illustration / Kaitlyn Irwin of Students Bart PRESIDENT Stabenow supports of the Battle of Stressed out: Overworked students try to manage school, work and leisure Merkle, Student Gonzales resignation the Valleys for Sen. Debbie Stabenow Senate President Frank Foster and other senate a long time and to hook that supported the resignation up with something like the members toured the hospital of U.S. Attorney General DeVos Children’ s Hospital is Alberto Gonzales, releasing Counseling center facilities Monday. just fantastic. I’m absolutely “Last year, we concentrated a statement Wednesday. confident that our students at According to a press release on literacy and reading in the local community and now we Grand Valley can get whatever “Alberto Gonzales long they decide to do done. I kind of want to take care of the ago lost the confidence of absolutely believe that. ” health and wellness aspect in the majority of the Senate, to help with stress In the span of a year, the the community, ” Foster said. •the professionals in the hospital sees about 7,000 “DeVos just seemed to be a Justice Department and most patients admitted, 150,000 good fit.” importantly, the American outpatient visits and performs GVSU Counseling and Career Development Center offers tools Foster said DeVos Children ’s people. This was the right about 100,000 surgeries. Hospital has affected many decision and long overdue, ” to assist students in managing time, stress Additionally, the hospital throughout the Grand Valley she said in the statement. sees children from nearly involved in the Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports, State University community, By Alicia Wireman every county in Michigan and Colleges Against Cancer. Grand Valley Wheelchair which was another reason why GVL Staff Writer hundreds come from out of Tennis team, Cheboygan County Victims Service it was chosen. Show depicting slave state as well. Unit, Organization for the Advancement of Students At the hospital, the group trade to come to GRCC Stress is a major factor in the collegiate life, but “One thing we want to with Disabilities. Student Diversity Netwtxk GVSU, was able to see the state-of-the- A mix of 17 visual artists rather than pulling hair out. students have alternatives do this year is earmark the ADA Committee GVSU and the Emetgency Weather art equipment used to perform and two composers have for dealing w ith their every day frustrations. funds for a specific part of the Assistance Program. chemotherapy treatments, collaborated to create the “During the schix)l year, students will start to take on hospital and kind of reach out “I am personally involved w ith all of these activities the rooms used for pediatric interactive exhibit, “Haiku too much and eventually become overwhelmed." said to the students to see where we because I feel there is something that I can personally sedation and the children ’s Middle Passage. ” The goal of Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of crisis intervention at want those dollars to be going, ” give to each and every one of them, ” Wilkinson said. playrooms. Walking through [the exhibit is to capture the GVSU’s Counseling and Career Development Center. said Student Senate Executive Despite his enthusiasm. Wilkinson admitted he gets the pediatric intensive care unit, [raw emotions of the Trans Grand Valley State University offers the Counseling Vice President Jason Muller. stressed out from time to time, but has his own way of nurses could be seen cooing at atlantic Slave Trade and ;ind Career Development Center, located on the second Student Senate is going coping with the pressures. and playing with babies. [show a connection between fl(x>r of the Student Services Building, to help students to choose a specific program “Stress can make everything that you are trying to “I don ’t think you ever really •those events and present day. overcome personal or social struggles and overwhelming to donate the money. The do fall apart." Wilkinson said. "Y( xj are the only person appreciate (the hospital ’s work) • The exhibit will be stress. programs offered to the children that can prevent stress. I delegate student organization from just reading the Web site, ” [displayed in GRCC’s Paul Klingensmith and the other counselors help students and families are often ones that responsibilities to other officers when I don't have the Foster said. “You have to go to [Collins Art Gallery from to cope w ith stress through time management workshops, receive very little funding and time or if I feel like I’m getting overwhelmed. ” the hospital and see the patient [Sept. 10 to Oct. 5. group therapy and one-on-one sessions. no insurance money. Foster Wilkinson said he makes sure to get plenty of sleep as care rooms, especially the I “Sometimes sitting down and talking to someone for said this year ’s goal is to raise well. He also stays physically active by participating in infant rooms. That was just... [Saugatuck passes an hour once a week helps to get things off the chest, ” $30,000. athletic teams and events to help prevent stress, he said. that was impacting. ” [ordinance to protect GLBT he said. “There is a definite connection between physical During the tour, Vicki Althtxigh students try to avoid becoming Iperales @ lanthorn.com [community and nx:ntal wellness. ” said Wellness Coordinator Amy Weaver, Kristin Linscott and [ A non-discrimination overwhelmed, there tire certain times that seem to bring Soper-Campbell. “Physical activities help to prevent and [ordinance passed on Monday on the added stress and pressures, Klingensmith said. alleviate stress levels. ” [giving full protection to The beginning, middle and end of every semester really She said the most common physical signs of stress are [GLBT people for housing, seem to stress students exit, he added fatigue, tightened muscles and weakened axxdination. •employment and public “Periods of change and transition affect a student's I n addition to the Counseling and Career Development [accommodations in the city stress levels, ” Klingensmith said. “Then midterms and Center, the Recreation Center offers several programs [of Saugatuck, Mich. finals are stressful because students see what they need for students to become physically active to help resolve [ Saugatuck City Council to do to get a higher grade. ” diiily pressures, Soper-Campbell said. Programs consist [is the 16th Michigan Klingensmith reaxn mended studentsdoatiine survey of group exercises, intramural programs, yoga classes [municipality to provide non- in the counseling center so they can see realistically how and even massage services, she added. discrimination protections to time is being spent and how it should be spent. Some individuals may only need to stretch or walk “We want students to be involved in clubs and [GLBT citizens. regularly while others may need more to prevent stress, ; It is still legal to organizations, ” he said. “However, it becomes a problem she added. •discriminate against someone when students start to do it because they feel pressured “It’s important to identify the needs of the individual [based on real or perceived to do it rather than doing it because it’s fun. ” st) that stress is alleviated. ” [sexual orientation or gender GVSU student Bryan Wilkinson participates in Courtesy Photo / Adam Bird of News and Info [identity in Michigan. numenxis activities across campus and in the community. y [email protected] • In addition to being a full-time student, he is actively Dedication: President Haas toured DeVos Children's Hospital on Monday Early Alert program aids students seeking assistance from failing classes By Rachel Royer students in pcx>r academic standing, such and report students who are struggling in problems early, we can help (the punish (students) in any way, but it’s a [ GVl. Staff Writer as the Graduation Persistence Assistance class to Early Alert advisors, said Jackie students) before it’s too late, and they way to help them. ” Program. McCaul said. Rautio, program advisor. Once referred, just walk away from the university, or Professor Christine Drewel, of “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity students will receive advice and help classes. ” GVSU’s Liberal Studies Department, [ Faculty and staff at Grand Valley forthc university toconnect with students about getting to class, counseling and The new program has been in the said the program is a fantastic idea, State University have a new tool to help who may be in trouble," McCaul said. tutoring resources. Rautio said. works for about a year and the pilot but it needs to be publicized with help prevent students from failing classes this McCaul is also a professor for some “The idea is that it’s a pro-active program is set to begin in the fall, from GVSU professors or handouts that fall. sections of Liberal Studies l(X). approach so that we can try and get she said. There will be meetings with explain the components of the program. • GVSU’s Academic Resources and “I think tex) many times we see them early. ” Rautio said. “The thought academic departments, as well as letters “I think they should also let students Special Programs have evolved to include students who are struggling and aren ’t is the more early we intervene, the more sent out to professors, so that all GVSU in on it so that they can know that The Early Alert and Student Success getting the help they need. ” McCaul successful the students will be. ” faculty and staff will be informed of the there are resources out there, it will be Program, said Jennifer McCaul, director said. “It’s a great opportunity for them to Rautio said making sure students are program. Rautio added. successful to the extent of folks knowing ctf the College of Community and Public get the help they need." aware of programs is a top priority. “The service is really geared towards about it," Drewel said. Service Undergraduate Advising Center. The Early Alert and Student Success “We want them to know that it’s faculty and staff, but if ever a student [ The program grew out of already Program provides an online referral form out there, what ’s available, ” she said. needed help, the office is available to rroyer(a)Janthorn. com established approaches to helping for GVSU faculty and staff to identify “We believe that if we can catch these students, ” she said. “We re not trying to Grand Valley Lanthorn Thursday, August 30, 2007 OPINION [email protected] EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Trying something different Campus Life Night, a valuable tool to expose students to groups and programs that can enrich their college experience, should not be overlooked by upperclassmen. With more than 250 student organizations at Grand Valley State University, students cannot possibly know more than a fraction of them. New organizations are being added all the time, yet Campus Life Night is often perceived as a freshman-orientedevent. The event will be a good opportunity for freshmen and transfer students to get acquainted with organizations both on and off'campus i since they are new to the university. However, the night is also i • beneficial for returning students. j j t Returning students can easily fall into the trap of thinking that since 4 they are familiar with campus, they already know everything that is 4J 4 GVL / John PfeiHer J offered in the university and surrounding area. 4 4 If a student is a senior and has not attended theevent since his or her 4 freshman year, countless groups have come and gone. YOUR INSIGHTS Student tastes — and majors — change. A studentdevelops a hobby halfway through his or her college career, never knowing a related club Are you going to GVSU's first home football always existed at GVSU. Or one’s major changes, and that student never knows there is a pre-professional group waiting toassist with academic and career help. game or the Whitecaps game this Thursday? Or maybe the student just missed an organization’s interesting table because he or she was overwhelmed by the plethora of programs presentedat Campus Life Night. The night is about more than free pens and magnets. The clubs presenting information can provide whatever a student is looking for, from friends to service opportunities, academic help to a job. Studentsowe it to themselves to make the most out of their college experience. Campus Life Night could not make it easier for students to see everything that GVSU and the surrounding area has to offer. LETTER TO THE EDITOR------"Neither of them. I'm not "The football game because "I'm going to the football "Home football game. I really a sports fan. I didn't it's our first home football game. What are the went to all of last year's Dear Lanthorn Editor. even know the Whitecaps game and I'm tailgating." Whitecaps? After winning games. Go Lakers!" were playing." so many championships our As the current editor of fishladder , I was disappointed by the headline pasted on football team has got my the article printed in Monday’ s paper about our recently becoming a class [A3, “Class attention." to meet only three times ”J. The headline suggests that we are now receiving credit for minimal work, as if meeting “only three times ” is all that we will do in order to magically produce the next edition offish ladder. Rosie Case Chris Langlois Ryan McKerman Patriceon Allen It probably seems strange that the fishladder class will not be meeting at a Senior Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore regularly scheduled time and location because it breaks the traditional binds of the Art Education and Ceramics Health Professions Athletic Training Biomedical Science gepre of,tfie coljege course, The official all-staff meetings do not reflect the total time commitment and overall amount of work that students do; much of the work is done in smaller genre staffs, with frequent communication occurring between groups GVL STUDENT OPINION through e-mail. For the first time ever , fishladder staff members will receive academic recognition for all of the reading, publicizing and decision-making that they do in order to make fishladder as successful and impressive as it is. Last year we received 56 fiction Relationships pointless when value placed on objects submissions, 62 non-fiction/drama pieces and 261 poetry pieces, requiring the readers old — at lessons. to leave their possessions. and genre editors to review quite a significant amount of writing. I am constantly By Danielle Arndt least I hope We all know families who And they shouldn ’t have to amazed by the sheer talent and unrelenting hard work that our student body is willing GVL Columnist to be. hold grudges or feud over choose with others shouting to put forth; students often work through their holiday breaks in order to review the Set in property. While my family over their shoulder, staking submissions, and prepare for final printing. Up until now, all of this has been done for There is a sense of pride her ways, is not that bad, there are claim to various objects. They nothing more than the intrinsic satisfaction of seeing the final print version. that comes from passing down she had her members who sometimes get alone worked hard for what I am proud to be a student at a university so full of talented and creative a family heirloom. favorite caught up in the materialism they have, not those selfishly individuals, a place so willing to test traditional limits and try something new. I A feeling of joy, satisfaction blue of this world, as do we all, seeking their mementos. appreciate that GVSU recognizes the dedication and hard work that fishladder — self-worth even — comes sweater and lose focus of what is truly We leave everything behind students put into our magazine and hope that the student body will see this for from being on the receiving that she important: the people. us when we exit this world themselves when the print edition comes out in the winter semester. end of such a heartfelt gift. But when the viewing of wore no Some may argue that it’s — so I ask, what is the point? _ matter what. She told the same okay to divvy up possessions if Jenn Bedard the will results in an all-out The only things of true stories over and over again, a relative is ailing, in a nursing Fishladder Editor family brawl before the relative value when a loved one is has physically died — call me laughing at her own jokes and home or suffering from gone are the memories, and crazy, but that kind of drains at how obstinate she was as a dementia. But I disagree. To too many people today miss . the nostalgia. child. It got to the point where me, that is selfish and perverse. out on making those memories I was blessed with the my family and 1 could recite For starters, the relative is still because of petty family feuds. <§mnb Dallep jfantfjovn opportunity to have known each and every story verbatim. alive, and even if they are not My parents have always Feisty, witty, a lover in their ideal frame of mind, stressed that it is not what we . The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University three great-grandparents prior to their passing. Each of ice cream, flowers and it is disrespectful to attempt have in life that matters, but } Editorial Page Board was significant in his or her company- she had a constant, to place a value upon another that it is the time we spend < own way and taught me to mischievous twinkle in her person ’s things. with the people we care about < appreciate the simple things eye and a smile that was Those things can often that matters most And even < Laura Wasilewski Editor in Chief in life. contagious. represent accomplishments as our lives get busy, we need t Leslie Perales Associate Editor My favorite great It pains me to relay that or milestones in one ’s life. to remember the importance * few of my extended family You have no way of knowing of building relationships, \ Brandon Watson Managing Editor grandmother passed away this summer. Maybe it’s wrong to members ever took the time what something may mean because possessions perish, bif Michelle Hamilton News Editor have a favorite, but guaranteed, to get to know this sweet, old to another individual. People relationships are irreplaceable* I will be just like her when I’m lady. They missed out on 95 should have the right to years-worth of valuable life decide to whom they want [email protected] t “I don’t think you ever really appreciate (the hospital’s work) from just reading the Web site. A debriefing on happiness That was just...that was impacting.” By Gary Nye insane to this is a service announcement, no Dr. Phil. Rather, this is a * GVL Columnist do such of the public variety. testimony of my own accord. I a thing, Quit your job and grow a don ’t want to write for a living Think about the last time especially beard, if it makes you happy. If because I know I’m going Frank Foster you were really happy. over you're a senior, or a freshman, to be the next great romance Student Senate President, on DeVos This is a command. I was something change your major. Who novelist. I write because being Children's Hospital happy quite a few times these as trivial cares if your grandma says holed up in some dumpy one- last few weeks of summer. as a beard. you can ’t make a dime as a bednoom apartment with 6,000 Please grant me the permission But let ’s photographer and that going manuscripts to this, that, and to weave you a tale. be real: into international business is the other thing lying around is GVL OPINION POLICY I just got home from an beards are the only sensible reason to go going to make me feel good. awesome tour. This tour awesome and beards make to college. Why bother going So think about the last time The ultimate goal of the Grand Valley The editor reserves the right to edit package consisted of three people happy. Thus, quitting through life with a job you hate you were happy. Happy with I^anthom opinion page is to stimulate and condense letters and columns for bands I respect and admire, my job to grow a beard is an because you didn ’t follow your your significant other, happy discussion and action on topics of interest length restrictions and clarity. as well as old friends and intelligent move on my part. own dreams? with your major, happy with to the Grand Valley Community. All letters must be typed. new. There was free beer, free Some people argue that This is the only life you’ve your friends, happy with the The Grand Valley Lanthorn welcomes The Grand Valley Lanthorn will food and an awesome sense money doesn ’t buy happiness, got. And this isn ’t me telling countless hours spent playing reader viewpoints and offers three vehicles not be held responsible for errors that of camaraderie. Then when I while other simple folk will you to find religion, but if Magic the Gathering, or of expression for reader opinions: letters appear in print as a result of transcribing returned home from this week- argue that money is happiness. that ’s going to put a smile on whatever, and make sure that to the editor, guest columns and phone handwritten letters or e-mail typographic long adventure I was greeted An ageless debate, most your face then be my guest. makes you happy. If it doesn ’t, responses. emirs. by my loving girlfriend, definitely. You can ’t continue to live the give your CD collection to letters must include the author ’s name The name of the author is usually despite the fact that it was 5:45 But people will never argue life you're living because ma somebody else, change your and be accompanied by current picture published but may be withheld for a.m. with the fact that money cannot and pa said you can use that major, dump your girlfriend identification if dropped off in person. compelling reasons. And then I quit my job to buy you a beard fit for Vikings, money to help run their farm. and boyfriend, and find Letters will be checked by an employee The content, information and grow a beard. so I’m taking matters into my You’ve got a few decades left something fresh. of the Grand Valley Lanthorn. views expressed are not approved by I know that I’m completely own hands. Henceforth my in you to do what you want And most importantly: | Letters appear as space permits each nor necessarily represent those of the and be happy doing it. awesome for quitting my job, beard is a crown of victory. grow a heard. issue. The limit for letter length is one university, its Board of Trustees, officers, and I know that it’s completely Odin coroeth I’m not talking self-help page, single spaced. faculty and staff Enough of the nonsense. nonsense right now — I’m [email protected] ) I Rachael Williams, Laker Life Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] LAKER LIFE Thutsday, August 30, 2007 Notes from abroad Taking all my challenges in stride By Laura Mazade GVL Columnist Expect the unexpected. As a student going abroad to Italy who has never been out of the United States or Canada, I am ready for anything. I’m not letting myself rule out the chances of misplaced luggage, postponed flights, jet lag, unfamiliar places, awful directions or getting lost. These kinds of misfortunes or adventures are included in the package of going abroad. I’ll be arriving in Rome GVL Archive/ Nicole Bernier on Saturday where I will be Get fit: Students spend their evening exercising at the Recreation Center on GVSU's Allendale Campus. Students can look forward to exercising and participate in sports in the new expansion of the recreational taken to my home of four facilities. months in Viterbo, Italy. Viterbo is about an hour and half outside of Rome and Florence and houses more than 59,000 people. I couldn ’t Rec center keeps GVSU healthy be arriving at any better time to celebrate with the people of Viterbo, the viterbesi. Sept. The GVSU Fieldhouse also weight. “Working out is a lifestyle and said. By Rachel Royer 3 is a day of celebration in offers an “R U Fit Challenge ” “If you don ’t see results in a it’s relaxing, as well as a healthy “I think a lot of people are GVL Staff Writer this province, marking the in the fall, where students are couple weeks don't give up, ” hobby. ” just afraid to use the fieldhouse festivities of Macchine di held accountable to log in their Campbell said. “If you stick with Piechocki said he does many because they don ’t know how With the ongoing trend of Santa Rosa, the patron saint hours of exercise and follow an it you’ll see results in six to eight activities in order to stay in good to use things or are too self staying in shape and getting fit, of Viterbo. exercise program where they can weeks. Also, it’s always best to physical condition. conscious, ” Piechocki said. “You Grand Valley State University Once I realized what I earn incentives, Campbell said. start off slow, and not to over do “I do strength training, cardio just have to ask people and they follows suit and offers programs am to arrive in. I really got “You need balance with it in the beginning. ” and agility,” Piechocki said. “I are more than willing to help you. for students. excited. I’m not looking everything, even with lifestyles, ” Students should remember learned through research online, It’s a new year, try something The GVSU Wellness Center forward to just ending the she said. “Stress can really be a everyone is different and it txx)ks and people who have been new. ” has personal trainers available frustration of making sure downfall. You also want to stay is good to find something to doing it for a while. You take The GVSU Wellness Center for students, faeulty and staff everything is packed, copied, consistent with your workout and enjoy, Campbell said. She added advice where you can. ” also offers nutritionists for members, as well as a free transferred and that I have eating habits; continue eating seeking professional assistance if The buddy system is a great students, faculty and staff who exercise programming. enough funds, but I’m balanced meals throughout the students are not sure how to do way to keep motivated, however are concerned about their eating “Although some people are looking forward to an easy day. A lot of times students will something is very important. it can also be limiting, Piechocki habits or interested in managing more likely to stick to it if they are opening of mingling with the eat breakfast, go to class all day The GVSU Recreation Center added. their weight. The session is paying, exercise programming is viterbesi. and then not eat another meal also offers a variety of extra “You're only as good as your free for staff and students by also a free way to get in shape, ” After doing some research until late at night. ” curricular group exercise classes. workout buddy, ” said Piechocki, appointment. said Amy Campbell, a personal and what I’ve learned in Campbell said drinking The calendar for fall classes can “I think the biggest thing is if I For more information about trainer at GVSU. "It's a lot like my Italian courses at Grand water throughout the day will be found on the GVSU Recreation know I'm going to lift the next health and wellness on GVSU’s personal training because we Valley State University, help students stay away from Center Web site. day I’ll watch what I cat the day campus visit http://www.gvsu . set up fitness testing, conduct an Italians are very passionate developing bad habits in eating. “I’ve been working out for before. If you eat garbage, you edu/rec. interview and write up a program people and Italy is rich in Campbell also has advice for three and a half years now at are garbage. ” for the student and then show tradition. Every town and students looking to start working Grand Valley, ” said GVSU Students should not be afraid [email protected] them how to do it.” small village has a patron out again or interested in losing student Kevin Piechocki. to try new things, Piechocki saint that is honored by the people. In these villages and towns, there is a designated day for their patron saint where the town celebrates the Night to maximize college experiencelife of their saint, which in turn, brings them a renewed By Marie! Vanderworp Each organization will have an informational booth “Our primary purpose for Campus Life Night is to faith or hope. GVL Staff Writer present, as well as a handful of representatives available allow students the opportunity to interact and learn For Viterbo, their patron to answer questions students may have, she said. about GVSU’s many student organizations and the saint ’s festival, Macchine di “It will be a festive environment, ” said Aaron Klein surrounding community, ” Haight said. On Tuesday, the Office of Student Life will host Santa Rosa, takes place in Haight, assistant director for student organization This year, the OSL plans on adding a new element its annual Campus Life Night, an evening dedicated the middle of the city where development and Transitions. “Students can walk to the evening. to helping Grand Valley State University students get everyone gathers at night. around and check out all the organizations without Attendees will receive a signature card. Students Lights are turned off and the involved. ' any pressure. They might find exactly what they were can visit various student organizations and complete The event will take place from seven to 9 p.m. place turns dark as their statue looking for or they might find a group they didn't even their card. Once completed, their card will be entered in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. More than 300 of Santa Rosa is lightened. know existed. ” into a drawing for the chance to win prizes, Haight student organizations, local businesses and non-profit Macchine is translated as a Students of all standings are encouraged to come said. There will be everything from gift certificates organizations are expected to participate, said Ashley tower or monument, and this and check out the variety of student organizations for gas and food, to some higher-end prizes, Haight Schulte, Registered Student Organization staff assistant statue is carried all through that will be in attendance, Haight said. Both returning added. the town by “facchine, ” the in the OSL. and newly* established groups have already reserved Haight stressed doors arc not exclusively open to carriers of the statue. tables. first-year students. Any student with an interest or The city will be lively in While at the event, students can expect to see looking to take on an interest should come out and see celebration, just in time for fraternities and sororities, sports clubs and many other what the event is all about. my arrival — and before special interest groups recruiting, Schulte said. “1 am definitely encouraging my residents to go," classes start. As for my “It’s honestly the way I was introduced to most of says Mandi Burrell, a resident assistant in the Robinson pre-departure, I am looking the organizations that I joined, ” Schulte said. “It’s the Living Center. “GVSU has a lot to offer to students forward to this semester reason I went Greek, I joined Spotlight Productions who are looking to get involved. The entire college being filled with learning the and I was a member of Dance Troupe. ” package requires more than just classes and studying. rich, Italian culture through Several local businesses and nonprofit organizations It involves participating and being active in school my classes and the people of will also be in attendance Tuesday night, Schulte said. events. It is Laker Pride. ” Viterbo. So, I’m expecting Students can look forward to employment and Schulte added the night is a time where every the unexpected, but I also volunteer opportunities on top of receiving lots of free student can find their spot at GVSU. think that ’s the reason I am food samples, candy, coupons, school supplies and “Even if going Greek or big organizations like going, accepting whatever other great giveaways, Haight said. Student Senate aren't your thing, there ’s still something challenges are thrown at me, for everyone, ” Schulte said. and taking it all in stride. GVL Archive / Misty Minna See more: For more on this story, Getting the word out: Spotlight Productions revved up students at see the editorial on page A4 [email protected] I mazade @ lanthorn.com last year's Campus Life Night Sociology professor emphasizes global perspective to students to be able to incorporate the local By Rachael Williams advantage because she studied and After receiving her Ph D. in good job. particularly with her “I don't like spoke English well. sociology from Florida State Families class.” to intimidate community into her curriculum this Laker Life Hdilor “My advantage is my education University, Yu continued her Stewart said the language of people either. year and take her students to see background, ” Yu said. “It helped research in “Work and Family” sociology is not easy to shift and Yu I believe that a "the harder side of life. ” Yan Yu. a Grand Valley State a lot. and because I knew the as a post-doctoral associate at has done a great job shifting from sense of humor “If the class is quiet beginning University associate professor of American culture from my studies Cornell University in New York. In Chinese to English. is very important to end, I feel like I have failed in sociology, came to the U.S. from I didn ’t experience typical culture 1998, she made the move to West Yu said she has held off from for teaching. ” my teaching, ” Yu said. “Even if China to better immerse herself shock. ” Michigan and began her career at publishing multiple works due to As a Chinese there arc no questions, there should in her education of sociology and In 1990. Yu began her work at GVSU. the language barrier, but has many woman, Yu said still be some noise. 1 get bored too, American studies. Florida State University, studying “I feel very comfortable here, ” ideas and is currently working on a she strongly if students don ’t react. I want a Yu earned her bachelor ’s sociology with an emphasis in Yu said. “The campus as a whole is few pieces, but concentrates on her emphasizes reaction." degree in English Language and cross-cultural explorations of the impressive and I like my department students first. a global Yu and her husband live in her master ’s degree in American family. a lot. I like my colleagues and they “I’m a person who ’s easy to perspective for her students. the Grand Rapids area with their studies from the Beijing Foreign “I felt like I was lucky in a are all very supportive. ” satisfy," Yu said. “But I don ’t like it “I am Chinese, so I think I do son. Alex, 6. Yu’s husband is a Studies University. way.” Yu said. “One of the cleans Jennifer Stewart, a GVSU when students expect the teachers this more than other professors, ” professor at Ferris State University “I think many factors went into from Florida State came to the assistant professor in the sociology to do the work for them. Students Yu said. “I think this helps students and the two plan on staying in West me coming to the U.S.," Yu said. “I university I was working at in department, said Yu offers a unique need to take ownership for their better understand what ’s going on Michigan for a while, she said. felt like I had to actually go there Beijing and I gave him a tour. I dynamic in the classroom. work.” in the United States as well." “I like what I do and the people |the United States] to fully educate guess I impressed him because he “Sociology teaching is different She said her teaching philosophy Yu said she hopes with every I work with. ” Yu said. myself ” gave me a scholarship to FSU and I depending where you go," Stewart is personal. clavs she can open her students' Unlike many international was able to get my visa to go study said. “She has a great international “I never see my students like eyes to the world and create an [email protected] students. Yu said she had a greater in the U.S..” perspective and has done a really they know nothing. ” Yu said. interactive classroom. She hopes \ I \ y Grand Valley Lanthorn A6 Thursday, August 30, 2007 ODDS & ENDS lanthorn@gvsu edu King Crossword Strange, but true ACROSS 1 2 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 1 Foundation r GREENBURGH, N Y. (AP) for a new car. store, about two miles north of 4 PC program 12 14 — A knife-wielding robber George Hotz, of Glen Rock, his Meadowbrook Market and. 7 Unrefined p needed only $4. so he refused to N.J., said he had reached the Pumpkin Farm. 15 1 7 12 Inseparable take a $10 bill from his victim deal with CertiCell, a Louisville, "They can run 40 miles an ’ p and waited while the man made Ky.-based mobile phone repair hour, so that was just a quick., 13 “No seats” 18 14 Charlie change at a pizza parlor, police company. sprint for Myron," Takacs said. '• L said Tuesday. Hotz posted on his blog that Two other emus from the* Brown, 20 23 24 25 26 He then took the $4 and ran he traded his modified iPhone farm also bolted from their perl - typically 27 28 29 30 off, only to be captured a few for “a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 but were found unharmed in a 15 Rd. blocks away, police said. 8GB iPhones. ” nearby pumpkin field. 16 Star of the 31 32 33 34 The suspect, James Mitchell, “This has been a great end to Takacs retrieved the ( show 48, was arraigned Tuesday on a great summer, ” Hotz wrote. apparently frightened Myron 18 Scepter 35 36 37 robbery and weapon charges. His The 17-year-old Hotz said from the 24-hour Wal-Mart and-, 19 Poppy lawyer, Arlene Popkin, refused he will be sending the three placed the bird by itself in a’ 38 39 40 42 43 44 derivative to comment. new iPhones to the three online pasture so it could feel safe and . Police Capt. Joseph DeCarlo collaborators who helped him relax. 20 Antenna type 45 22 USN newbie said it “really is an odd case, but divorce Apple Inc ’s popular Emus can grow up to six feet, 48 49 50 51 r52 it is a robbery. ” product from AT&T’s network. tall and weigh as much as 100 23 Grit T he confrontation began over The job took 500 hours, or about pounds. 27 Under the 53 54 55 an artificial rose that the 18- 8 hours a day since the iPhone ’s West Bend is in southeastern weather year-old victim had just bought, June 29 launch. Wisconsin, about 35 mile$. ’ 29 Tom Cruise 56 57 58 police said. Hotz made the deal with northwest of Milwaukee. movie I “He came out of the store and Terry Daidone, co-founder of 31 Reflection was approached by the suspect, CertiCell, who also promised the RAMAPO, NY. (AP) -» 34 Flora and 56 Pollster’s 10 Lair 36 Soft mineral who said. ‘Give me the rose, ’” teen a paid consulting job. Every dog has its day, and fof-* fauna finding 11 History 37 Swindle DeCarlo said. “The kid told him. “We do not have any those in this suburban town it’s* 35 Astaire/ 57 Urge chapter 40 Staten Island ‘Go in there and get one. ’ But the plans on the table right now Sept. 9: That ’s when the ptxK'hes. suspect says, ‘I want that one, to commercialize Mr. Hotz’ will have a pool party. . Rogers film 58 Scuttle 17 Sculpture of carrier and your money, too,’ and pulls discovery," Daidone said in a For the fourth year, Ramapo a sort 42 Cobbler 37 Half a out a knife. statement. w ill mark the end of the dog days * sawbuck DOWN 21 Peak periods ingredient When the teen said all he of summer with a canine swim’ 38 Witnesses 1 Enplane 23 Bookbinding 43 Nome dome had was $10. the suspect said he WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) - at the town pools at the Spook* 39 - -CIO 2 Summarizing piece home wanted only $4. DeCarlo said. Attention, Wal-Mart shoppers: Rock Park. 41 Grand-scale stanza 24 Past 44 Got by “He tells the kid to go into The emu in the parking lot is not The event raises money for tale 3 Gary Cooper 25 Enthusiast somehow the pizza parlor and get change, ” for sale. animal care, educates people 45 Skedaddles role 26 Genetics 45 Ward (off) DeCarlo said. “Then the kid Employees of a Wal-Mart about dogs, and gives the dogs, 47 Swelled head 4 Regarding letters 46 Ollie ’s comes out, he takes his $4 and Supercenter used shopping carts a chance to have some doggone, he leaves. ” to corral a wayward emu outside fun, organizers said Monday. j 48 Hush-hush 5 Drive 28 Meadow partner The teenager and his mother, the store Monday about 6 a.m.. More than 250 dogs took a 6 Visit briefly 30 Kimono 48 Youngster 52 Jungfrau, e.g. who was across the street, West Bend police said. dip at last year's event, called the- 53 Rigel ’s 7 Untalkative closer 49 Bobby of called police and led officers to A manager fed the emu grapes Dog Days of Summer K-9 Pool constellation one 31 “Monty hockey Mitchell, DeCarlo said. and apples in an attempt to calm Party. Smaller dogs used the 54 Nipper ’s old co. 8 Jockey Python” 50 Slapstick He couldn't say why Mitchell the bird inside the makeshift kiddie pool, while larger dogs- ; 55 Country Turcotte opener missile wanted only $4. enclosure. used the main pool. singer David 9 “Born in the 32 Larry’s pal 51 Trinity Richard Takacs, the owner of The town stopped the pools ’*- Allan — 33 Gorilla member SAN FRANCISCO (AP) 3-year-old Myron, speculated chlorine treatment before the' — The teenage hacker who the bird had been chased from event because it couldn't figure 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. managed to unlock the iPhone so his nearby farm by a coyote. out a way to keep the dogs from; that it can be used with cellular Emus can't fly, but Takacs drinking the water. Human?' networks other than AT&T will said he wasn't surprised when weren ’t allowed in while the, See Answers on A8 be trading his reworked gadget police contacted him from the dogs were swimming. HOLY COW! 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Z “LSU welcomes all of Grand I Valley’ s campus, from students * to faculty, w!k > are interested in Z the Latino culture and looking • for some entertainment, ” Ochoa said. Since 2001, the theatre group Latino Flavored Productions has been extensively touring college campuses and will soon add GVSU to one of its almost 200 colleges visited, said Sandra Fernandez, advisor of the LSU. “Latino Flavored Productions Years in the making: Line Edge Influence, a printmaking display by Bill Hosterman and 19 other faculty members from around the world, is currently on display in the Performing Arts Gallery. The opening is very well-known, ” Fernandez reception will be next Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Gallery r* said. “The group ’s name was familiar since they have been touring many college campuses for awhile. ” Although LFP deals with the Faculty to display work in gallery Latino experience, the subject matter of the plays reaches through to the college audience “They use planks of wood and and beautiful exhibit to have take c . this project after musing printmaking image and 24 in general, Fernandez said. ‘Line Edge overlays of elements that work during the chaos of the starting over printmaking and on an idea copies of the finished product to According to the Latino Influence’ to show like a collage...the pieces are like school year. The nature images he had concerning education, he give to each other. With “Line Flavored Web site, the a puzzle that he put together, ” offer some said. Edge Influence, ” Hosterman performance intertwines the printmaking work said Henry Matthews, director of serenity. ” “We never created an experiment into the stories of six diverse Latina of 19 artists the GVSU Art Gallery. At first, know where origins of influence and how an women who share hilarious “It’s a calming There is also information Hosterman we get our outside entity can appear in an stories centered on the topics of By Dani Willcutt offered on the process of invited five education.... artistic work. The artists behind identity, self-image, sexual ity and and beautiful GVl. Staff Writer printmaking, including a case other artists I think that the exhibit followed a chain of gay/lesbian and cultural taboos. displaying the tools used and a to work on the exhibit to have we need to influence to create the images^ Together the stories reveal the *. V Four years of faculty short glossary of printmaking project. acknowledge within the portfolio. heart of the six Latina women ’s during the chaos printmaking work will finally terms, Matthews said. “I told we are The portfolio is arranged to journey through achieving self- In the second half of the them to work influenced by display the images in groups of identity and learning how they come together at the opening of the starting exhibit are the 18 featured on their own everything three that follow the order of feel as Hispanics in America. of “Line Edge Influence, ” the artists who are professors and and invite around us," inspiration in the artists. Dancing in the Mirror ’ tells Grand Valley State University school year.” independent artists from around one person Hosterm a n “The images are displayed the story of a group of Latina Art Gallery ’s current exhibit. the world. A few of the more well- each who HENRY MATTHEWS said. “As a in a way that shows the shared women who feel American, The opening reception will known are llgim Veryeri from inspired them DIRECTOR OF GVSU ART GALLERY professor I ideas and influence between the but are still very proud of their take place next Thursday from 5 Bilkent University in Ankara, artistically, get to see artists,” Hosterman said. Hispanic culture, ” Fernandez to 7 p.m. Turkey and Karen Oremus from this was the some of the At the end of the exhibit the said. “They feel in the middle of For the exhibit. GVSU Zayed University in United Arab second round, ” influence that collected work titled. “The Echo the two identities. ” faculty member Bill Hosterman Emirates. Hosterman I and other Portfolio, ” will be donated to No props are needed for and a group of 18 came together U.S. artists include Cima said. “Then that second round teachers have on the students... GVSU's permanent collection of this simple production that in a four-year-long printmaking Katz of the University of Kansas of artists chose a third round but I don't always see the full prints, which are available to the depends solely on dialogue and project. and Minna Resnick from Ithaca, who inspired them. There is a influence. ” public. monologue to carry not only the The exhibit is split into two N.Y. description of each artist and He added he was curious to The exhibit will run through message, but also the story as a halves. In the first portion of the “I think this exhibit is a why they invited who they did, look into the idea of influence Friday, Sept. 21. whole, Fernandez said. room one can find a collection of great way to start the semester, ” and the artists' photographs. ” and how it can be nuanced. Ochoa said this aspect will works made by Hosterman. Matthews said. “It’s a calming Hosterman was inspired to All of the artists made a [email protected] force the audience to hone • \ in on the ultimate appeal of the production, which is the experience that the women are sharing. Downtown theater to begin new season Through bringing “Dancing ” onto campus, LSU hopes to spread a new view as to what a Urban Institute for week in the 170-seat theater. opposition from the community and $6 for non-members before a complete list of films ancf Latina woman goes through in “The Boss Of It All,” written about any of the films shown, 6 p.m. and $5 for UICA members updated showtimes visit http:// terms of self-image and identity, Contemporary Art and directed by Lars von Trier, Dittmer said. Many Independent and $7 for non-members after www.uica.org or call the film Ochoa said. to open Thursday, is a story about an owner of Cinema Series patrons break 6 p.m. Memberships are also hotline at (616) 454-3994. LFP considers the storytelling a popu ar firm who wants to the stereotype of a conservative available for an annual payment aspects of their shows foremost offer small-budget sell : for bigger and better West Michigan, he added. of $25. For more information arts @lan thorn.com while trying to entertain and films for low price things. Unfortunately, he has “The fact that a place about the film theater including meet the needs of the audience, created a fictional boss to hide like UICA has existed in our Ochoa added. • behind when making unpopular community for 30 years is a By Brandy Arnold "We (chose) this particular decisions. When potential strong argument against any production because it is a fun GVL A&E Editor buyers want to meet the non sort of generalization of our and interesting way to get an existent boss the man turns to community, ” Dittmer said. insight into a Latina woman ’s The Urban Institute for an out-of-work actor to play the A main reason the regular soul,” she said. Contemporary Arts is set to begin part. Once the actor finds out audience attends screenings at “Dancing ” was written by its new season of independent he is part of the owner’ s hoax, the UICA is they do not wish to Linda Nieves-Pbwell and Jenny film screenings on Friday. chaos ensues. limit themselves, he said. Large Saldana. According to the Latino After a brief recess, the UICA For the past two years, commercial theaters only offer Flavored Web site, since its 2001 Film Theatre will reopen its the UICA has also worked in big budget films and while they showcase the play has received doors for “The Boss of It All," conjunction with WGVU, Grand too can be enjoyable, they are great critical success, ultimately the first film of the new season, Valley State University's own only a small sample of all the winning a spot in the 2003 Fifth which will air 5 p.m. Thursday. public broadcasting service, films available to people, he Annual Hispanic Playwrights' “Our film theater is known to bring the Independent said. Festival in Fort Worth, Texas. statewide, ” said Nils Michaelis, Cinema Series, a collection of “Seeing an independent or Saldana is an actress and a Public Relations Manager for documentaries, to the Grand foreign film is just an opportunity member of the LFP. UICA. “People come from far Rapids area. The first film of to expand your understanding of LFP founder and president distances to view our films, the Independent Film Series, the diverse media, ” he said. “It’s Linda Nieves-Pbwell is the especially throughout the Grand “Lumo,” is about the violent a chance to see something that is director of “Dancing. ” Rapids metro community. ” rape and mutilation of African hopefully unexpected. ” Courtesy Photo /IFC films' Nieves-Fowell has penned UICA is the only theater women by war militias. College students and younger The boss: Lars Von Trier, director of The Boss of It All," has created a movie that plays such as the hit “Yo Soy located in downtown Grand Many films featured at the generations are vital to the follows the deception and trials of getting ahead in business Latina!" which will soon become Rapids and was voted by “On- UICA are by foreign directors growth of venues such as the a touring production. Nieves- The-Town ” readers as the “best and can feature subtitles. Some UICA Film Theatre because Fowell has been awarded much alternative film theater ” in the films also contain controversial they look for less conventional See Puzzle A6 See Puzzle A7 recognition. “Peopleen Espanol ” region. subject matter. However, they entertainment, Dittmer said. has named her Mas Que Belleza This is a standard the UICA also show films that would “I believe that as local while “Hispanic Business ” has wishes to uphold, said Ryan appeal to a younger audience or colleges grow, so shall our named her one of the 100 Most Dittmer, Film Theater Manager. people of all ages, Dittmer said. audience, ” he said. Influential Hispanics. The UICA is committed to living “I think our regular The UICA is located at 41 Further information on up to the expectations of its loyal moviegoers are aware of our Sheldon Blvd. Screenings are “Dancing in the Mirror” and fan base by continuing to bring diverse programming, ” he said. Tuesday through Sunday with latino Flavored Productions in alternative films, he said. “The more adventurous types free one-night screenings of can be found at http://www . “We re quite proud of our will attend every film, while documentaries, presented in Iatinoflavored.com. reputation in the community," others only attend those that partnership with WGVU, on the Dittmer said. interest them. ” first Tuesday and Wednesday Films are shown six days a In his time as an employee of every month. Regular ticket d*’illcutt@Umthi>m.com for the UICA, it has never faced prices are $4 for UlCA-members Grand Valley Lanthorn Lc Marc Koorstra, Sports Editor [email protected] SPORTS Thursday, August 30, 2007 MJ B2 Thursday, August 30, 2007 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorq Lakers begin drive for five; Grand Valley State University begins season ranked No. 1 in attempt to win fifth national crown in six seasons By Marc Koorstra including the entire offensive leaders. amount of plays collectively GVLSports Editor line, all return. “I would rather not put that through the defensive line. ” What the team lost was burden on a first year starting, The defensive line features Chuck Martin. Grand leadership and big-play ability sophomore quarterback, ” he a trio of experienced players in Valley State University ’s head of All-Americans quarterback said. “But leaders are leaders seniors Ryan Gaydosh, Justin football coach, admits there is Cullen Finnerty, receiver Eric and Brad is just a natural Ulberg and junior Dan Skuta, a fear he can never get out of Fowler and defensive end leader. ” , who combined for 13.5 sacks his mind. Mike McFadden. Iciek said he welcomes the last season. Sophomore Lance That is a fear of the two-time Martin still cannot help but idea of becoming a leader. Travis will fill the other line defending national champions smile when talking about the “It’s one of the those things spot. getting complacent. record-breaking signal caller, that just happens naturally, The Lakers have no other “We got 18- to 24-year-old “Crazy Cullen. ” but it’s not easy, ” he said. holes to fill on defense. They kids and all they hear is how "He was kind of like the “Gaining the confidence of the return an all-senior crew of great they are, ” he said. “After pulse of the football team, ” whole offense will help. ” starters at linebacker with hearing how great you are, you he said. “It’s like more of an Making up for the departures Anthony Adams, Matt Beaty start to believe you’re great emotional guy that, when stuff of McFadden and fellow and Kirk Carruth. However, and you may forget how you was good or bad, people looked lineman Derrick Jones, who top backup sophomore PJ. became great and lose that at Cullen and his enthusiasm led the team in sacks last year Beuke, who finished with 72 edge. It’s everyday, nonstop I and passion for the game with 9.5, will also be a task. tackles last season, is out for worry about that. ” swelled throughout the team. ” "You’re not going to take the season with a knee injury. The Lakers return plenty Stepping into the starting one guy and say ‘you’re In the secondary, seniors of experienced players that quarterback role is redshirt replacing Mike and we expect Brandon Carr and Bill Brechin will try to help keep the team sophomore Brad Iciek. Martin you to make all the plays he return at cornerback while focused. Nine defensive and said Iciek has already stepped made, ”’ Martin said. “We sophomore Jacob McGuckin seven offensive starters, up as one of the team ’s would like to make the same and junior Samad Cain will occupy the safety positions. Carr, said by several analysts to be the top defensive back in Division II, was careful not to give any opponents poster board material when asked if there was any wide receiver that can get open against him. “I’m confident in myself, ” he said. “I’ve put in a lot of work my three years at Grand Valley and it’s my fourth year and I want to go out on top. ” GVSU will have their own receiver issues to worry about on offense. The team lost 2,296 yards worth of production Jacked up: The Lakers' season begins today with the graduation of Fowler, Terry Mitchell and Mark receiver. because both players are * Catlin. Seniors Antione Trent, "A good offensive set is nursing injuries. Brandon Horn, a transfer from when they are both on the Maurice Gore, last yearj** Northwestern University, and field, ” Martin said. “From a backup, was thought to be tlf*; sophomore Mike Koster will defensive standpoint we can top candidate to take over thral^ be the first options for Iciek. cause a lot of problems by starting spot, but is no longej^ Martin will also be looking playing those guys at the same with the team. to take advantage of versatile time because they can both Gore cited personal ar» Redshirt sophomore Brad Iciek learned under Finnerty By Brandon Watson GVLManaging Editor Quick, name the starting quarterback for the top-ranked Grand Valley State University football team. No, Cullen Finnerty graduated last year. Try again. The answer is redshirt sophomore Brad Iciek, • - who was Finnerty ’s backup last season. Head coach Chuck Martin said Iciek has quickly become I one of his team ’s leaders. : - “Brad is a natural leader, ” Martin said. “I would - rather not put that burden on a first year, starting quarterback, but leaders are leaders. ” Iciek did not see significant time at quarterback last season, completing eight-for-12 for 165 yards and two touchdowns. However, Iciek appeared in all 15 games as the holder on extra points and field ‘ goals. What sets Iciek apart is his desire to become a leader and continue the Laker football tradition. He You could win a $10,000 said he welcomes the idea of becoming a leader, taking valuable information from Finnerty. “I really took a lot from him as a quarterback, ” college scholarship! Iciek said. “I think the biggest thing I learned from GVl / Michelle Hamilton AM smiles: Brad Iciek is now the starting QB for the Lakers. See Iciek, B6 Open a Fifth Third Student Checking account, and you are Football prepares for Pumas automatically entered to win a $10,000 scholarship* - By Marc Koorstra “The key last year was problems last year, Martin enough to pay tuition for a year at many colleges. GVL Sports Editor that, early in the first quarter, said. Lance Burns and Deqwan we really got after the Young each intercepted four Plus, ten more students will win a $1,000 scholarship. Grand Valley State quarterback. ” Martin said. passes last season. University head football coach “We caused a ton of problems, On offense, St. Joseph ’s is Chuck Martin joked that his got out to a good lead and lead by an all-senior trio at the senior cornerback Bill Brechin fortunately kind of coasted skills positions. Quarterback Stop by any of our 133 Western Michigan does not like to hit opposing from there. ” Anthony Lindsey is entering players. The Lakers piled up 10 his fourth season as the starting Banking Center locations to open your Level of physicality aside, sacks, knocking the offense signal caller in the team ’s pass- Brechin and his teammates back a total of 52 yards. oriented attack. Lindsey has Fifth Third Student Checking account. are excited to finally face a This year, one of the main thrown for 8,138 yards and 69 different team after nearly a concerns for Martin is the Puma touchdowns in his career. month of practice. defense. They run a 3-3 stack Receiver Dan Paulsen was The Lakers open their formation that features three Lindsey ’s top target last year, season at home against St. linemen, three linebackers and totaling 1,121 yards and nine touchdowns. Running back Joseph ’s College tonight. five defensive backs. “It will be really nice to “Their style of defense is Greg Ford rushed for 887 gameplan against a different very problematic for offenses," yards and eight touchdowns on he the season. offense and key in on what St. said. “They overload sides and bring blitzes from every “They ’re not super flashy all Joe ’s players will be doing. ” which way that you could the time but week after week Brechin said. Fifth Third Bank they throw for a lot of yards Martin and his staff know imagine. You have to do a good job of identifying that and a lot of completions, ” not to take the Pumas lightly, Martin said. “We have to make www.53.com despite a lopsided victory for and if you don ’t they ’ll hit you right in the mouth. ” sure we know where the top the Lakers last season. GVSU receiver is at all times. ” claimed a 31-6 victory in The Pumas returns six starters on defense, including Martin said a major team ■JtMWhaw necessary '*t a Firth Ihrt iswsentahw hr comoWe drtaK Rensselaer, Ind., behind four F Ah Tlwf and filth Itwd Bar* a* legtfprpd service marks of fifth Th»d Bancorp Member FDK a pair of senior cornerbacks goal the first game is to total touchdowns by senior £ See Football, B6 quarterback Cullen Finnerty. that gave the Lakers some 1 Grand Valley Lanthorn SPORTS Thursday, August 30, 2007 B3 Dilanni, winning: a natural combo In four seasons coach Dave Dilanni has taken Lakersoccer to new level By Brian Beaupied “We knew he was a very GVl. Staff Writer good coach when he came to us,” Selgo said. “The team is K \ Dave Dilanni ’s first goal as very well organized and he Grand Valley State University always has his kids competing women ’s soccer coach was to at the highest level. ” have his team improve each For those who know Dilanni year and to make GVSU an on a personal level, he is more elite soccer program. than a coach. *fn his first four seasons He is, as he said, “a man of leading the Lakers, he has gone many hats. ” beyond that, accumulating 70 He is a husband and father wins to just 12 losses in addition of two young daughters. He is a to four consecutive NCAA friend, a mentor to his athletes, tournament appearances, the and more importantly, he is a ofily four in school history. teacher. ’ His tenure at GVSU has “Coaching allows me to highlighted by last year ’s extend my experience with to the NCAA Division soccer to others, to teach National Championship, others, ” said Dilanni, who is a team dropped a close certified teacher. to Metropolitan State This has helped earn him 1-0 in overtime, the respect of his players and team ’s consistent colleagues. comes as no “I respect him as a coach GVSU Athletics and a person, he knows so Selgo. See Dilanni, B6 GVL Archive / Baily Duemling GOOOOAALI: GVSU junior forward and reigning D-ll and GLIAC Player of the Year Katy Tafler screams with joy after scoring the first goal in a game last season Soccer returns wealth of talent Captains, team want redemption for last season’s loss in national title game By Brian Beaupied where we thought we would With an explosive offense “This year ’s team is more GVl. Staff Writer lose. It happened so fast, and capable of blowing games mature, ” Christenson said. being sudden death, we had no wide-open and a suffocating “We understand what it takes. Nine months have passed way of redeeming ourselves. ” defense which spares few Before, when Dave (Dilanni) since 90 minutes of play Now the women are reloaded scoring opportunities for set a national championship deadlocked Grand Valley State and ready to make another run opponents, Dilanni knows as a goal we kinda laughed University and Metropolitan at a coveted national crown. both must be in sync for a about it. But now we know we State University heading into Head coach Dave Dilanni repeat trip to Pensacola, Fla. can get there and work that sudden death overtime in the returns for his fifth season in November. much harder to win a national NCAA Division II women ’s at the helm of the women ’s “We take pride in scoring championship. ”. soccer national championship. soccer program, a team he goals and our athleticism, ” he Included among the six all- Nine months since a simple said is eager to build upon last said. “We know if we can ’t GLIAC selections is junior penalty kick found its way over year ’s school-record breaking defend and do a good job at it forward Katy Tafler, the a wall of Lakers defending the season. we won ’t go anywhere. ” Division II and GLIAC Player net and into the left corner of “This group doesn ’t want Christenson leads a of the Year in 2006. Tafler, the goal. to be the group that lowers the Lakers squad entering the also an assistant captain, set Nine months since the ride bar, " Dilanni said. “We have season ranked No. 2 in the single-season school records for the Lakers ended all too the talent to get back (to the nation, returning six All- for goals (33) and points £73j* national championship).* We in a season last year. • " suddenly and unexpectedly. Great Lakes Intercollegiate “The whole game was back have to create our own idehtity. Athletic Conference selections Returning at midfield for and forth," recalled now-senior It's not going to be hamrftd to from 2006. For Christenson, the Lakers are sophomore captain Sue Christenson. us. We ’re the team out there anything short of a rebirth Katie Johnson, a first team Courtesy Photo / Doug Witte “There was never a point that every team really wants to in the title game would be Successor: Coach Dilanni has won 70 games at the helm of the Lakers beat. ” considered a let down. See Soccer, B4 Experienced coach key Regional loss motivates volleyball By Rob Rosenbach votes. champions." to volleyball's success GVL Staff Writer GVSU will look to win Riley, playing the libero the north division again and position, is back for her senior Coach Scanlon enters her 13th Frustration plagued the make a strong run through the season after being a Division Grand Valley State University ’s GLIAC tournament and the II All-American a season season with Lakers mix of volleyball team at the end of NCAA Division II National ago. A libero is a defensive young, veteran players last season. Tournament, said head coach specialist, staying in for five This year, the team plans on Deanne Scanlon. GVSU also of the six rotations, always in having a different end to the starts out the season No. 11 the back row. Her leadership By Rob Rosenbach season. in the 2007 CSTV/AVCA is something that cannot be GVl. Staff Writer “Our goal for this year is Division II Coaches Preseason replaced, Scanlon said. to definitely get back to the Poll. See Volleyball, B4 Like many of her colleagues. Grand Valley State national tournament, ” senior Scanlon does not put a lot of stock in all the preseason University ’s volleyball coach Deanne Scanlon Allyson Riley said. “Last year hype. came to GVSU looking to turn the program into was disappointing. ” “The postseason is so far a winner. After dropping their semi Mission accomplished. final match to Southern Illinois away,” Scanlon said. “We are taking the steps to get She has a compiled a record of 321-94 at helm University-Edwardsville there, and we are trying to put of the Lakers entering this season. in last year’s Great Lakes ourselves in the best situation Scanlon knows the ins and outs of the sport, and Regional Tournament, the possible. ” some think it is her best coaching trait. Lakers look to get back to the Not that the postseason “Her biggest quality is that she knows the form that produced a national game, ” said All-American senior Allyson Riley. championship just two years is not on the Lakers ’ minds, however. “She is also a great motivator and gets us ready for CVl / Nicole Bernier ago. “We do expect to win the each match. ” Dominant duo: Coaches Scanlon and Johnson For the third consecutive GLIAC north, ” Scanlon said. Scanlon was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky assistant at Wayne State University and Concordia year, GVSU was selected by “It will seed us well into the University, where she was a first team All-American GLIAC coaches to win the University. She was also an assistant coach at GLIAC tournament if we play in Division I. She was also selected as the female Western Michigan University. GLIAC North Division. The well during the regular season. athlete of the year during her final season with Since joining the Lakers as head coach, Scanlon Lakers received a total of 36 GVl / Nicole Bernier The GLIAC tournament will EKU. points including six out of Dig it: Freshman Sara Loe digs a produce the true GLIAC Scanlon then began her coaching career as an See Scanlon, B6 a possible seven first place volley at practice. NOW OPEN in Yanr Nei^hbnrhnnO! Please join usat the 71ZSS Catholic Information Center Mc-Vc for Massand spiritual growth programs. Best C ------rM Mass Schedule Ameriinn. 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He said his individual goal is to finish Junior Katy Tafler, whji cross country teams, coach scored a school-record 3# Jerry Baltes is taking a different in the top 30 and make All- American status. goals last season, netted he{ approach this year. first goal of the year in the Baltes said he put too much Junior Chris Hammer will also have a shot at becoming 38th minute. Junior Colleen emphasis on trying to take the Hillgard picked up the next step and win a national an All-American after finishing 40th in 2006. assist. championship last season. Junior goalie Kristina “One of our downfalls last year The women ’s team will have to worry a little more about Nasturzio needed just two is that we put too much focus on saves to remain perfect. winning a national championship inexperience with only eight juniors and seniors on the roster, The Lakers will have their instead of just the day-to-day first home game at 4 p.m. on process, ” Baltes said. “When Baltes said. “What we lack in overall depth Friday against the University you know it is that close, I think of Missouri-St. Louis. going into it you put a little more and experience 1 think we make emphasis on _ up for in talent and ability in it than there New Grand Valley Web needs to be. ” “We would love to the two younger site launched The win, but getting back classes, ” Baltes Scout.com recently added women ’s and said. “If we can on the trophy stand a site devoted entirely to men ’s still get them to the GVSU on their network. finished high is the biggest thing.” line healthy G V Report features reports at nationals in November, on potential recruits, videos, last year, anything can fan discussion forums and taking third ROBBIE YOUNG happen. ” various other Laker news. and fifth place GVSU SENIOR Junior Susie Many of the stories respectively. Rivard said she and videos require a paid This maintains high membership to view./ came after the women won expectations and she would like Members get access to the their sixth consecutive Great to see the team's top five runners entire Scout network, which Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic finish in the top 30 and be named include similar sites devoted Conference and regional titles All-Americans. to many Division I schools,’ and the men took their fifth Baltes said he will look to as well as NFL, NBA, MLB straight for both. Rivard, senior Ashley Wharton and NHL content. Senior Robbie Young said and juniors Kelly Gibbons and The site can be viewed at the team is more worried about Samantha Gordon to lead his grandvalleystate.scout.com.' making it back to the trophy young team. stand, which would require a top- For both teams, Baltes said four finish, than winning it all. GVSU is a great place to build Big Ten Network debuts “We would love to win, but a successful cross country College sports with getting back on the trophy stand program. television service from is the biggest thing, ” he said. “The two things that we sell to Allendale Communications The men finished in fourth in our recruits are team atmosphere or DirectTV will be able 2005. and training environment, ” he to enjoy non-stop sports The Lakers are led individually said. “When we run out on the action. by Senior Nate Peck, who has roads we ’ll have about 12 guys According to the just missed getting on the trophy in the front pack, all within three network ’s Web site. Charter stand the past two seasons with or four strides of each other, and Communications, Comcast back-to-back 16th place finishes. that just pulls you along. ” Cable, Dish Network and “He took a little more low- The Lakers will open their Campus View Cable will not key approach to the early season on next Friday at the carry the channel. summer, mainly because he had Aquinas College Open. Both The Big Ten network witF an injury, ” Baltes said. “I think teams ’ GLIAC championships carry 38 football game$; that is going to be a blessing for will be held Oct. 20. 125 men ’s basketball gamirjF him. We have high expectations GVL Archive / Jaslyn Gilbert and 55 women ’s basketbaH' for him because there is not a lot [email protected] Fall in line: The women's cross country team finished in third place at the national meet last season. games. that he hasn ’t done. ” Baltes’ approach creates successful runners- Prior to coach s championships out of a potential athletes and the commitment we for the program for two yean; 48. Even Baltes himself needed a have all made to being successful. ” before arriving at GVSU. arrival, GVSU minute to calculate the number. Baltes ’ success earned him It was at Butler where his track, cross country His achievements do not end women’ s national coach of the passion for the sport and teaching there. Cross Country has mirrored year honors last May. Baltes ’ teams really matured, Baltes said. teams experienced its success in conference with six have performed just as well in Senior Robbie Young had a straight regional championships on the classroom as they have on the hard time narrowing down the list minimal success the women's side and five straight track. of things that he has learned front for the men. Last spring, a total of 25 student- Baltes. By Marc Koorstra The Lakers had won nothing athletes earned spots on the Division “I’ve learned so much froto- GVl. SportsEditor prior to his arrival. II All-Academic team. In addition, him, ” Young said. “The biggest- Baltes has also mentored about the men ’s cross country team had thing though has been discipline the highest that is needed to do what I need to. In his very first meeting as 50 All-American collective GPA do.” Grand Valley State University ’s athletes, including of all GVSU Baltes admitted being in charge cross country and track and field 11 last spring and “We’ve been a four individual men ’s sports. of six teams and more than 130 coach, Jerry Baltes showed up perennial power “It comes athletes can be a challenge, but wearing a construction hat. national Champions. The in the conference with the his love for coaching makes it all He may have gotten some territory, ” worth while. confused looks, but his message most notable and he has also achievement has Baltes said. “The challenge of seeing each, soon became clear. He came to established us as a “Track and kid reach their potential, leave here! build a dynasty. been eight-time national power.” field athletes with a degree and the opportunity; And build he did. champion Mandi TIM SELGO and distance to be successful in life keeps you; Athletics Director Tim Selgo is Zemba, who also GVSU ATHLETICS DIRECTOR runners going, ” he said. proud of Baltes ’ achievements. finished eighth in the Pan-American usually have Through all of his success, “He has just been absolutely pretty strong Baltes said he is still building his- tremendous for Grand Valley, ” Games in July. Sophomore Bryant Wilson also academic backgrounds and are dynasty. Selgo said. “Since he has been claimed a national championship pretty competitive not only on the “I don ’t know if we ’ve done! here, we ’ve been a perennial course, but they want to do well in that yet, ” Baltes said. “I don ’t think! power in the conference and he for the men in the pole vault in the classroom as well. ” so because we still want to win «! has also established us as a national May. Baltes was a student-athlete national championship. I thifdf power. ” "That ’s what we came here to do,” Baltes said. “It’s an attribute himself at Butler University. After we ’ve laid the foundation. ” Courtesy Photo / Doug Witte In his first eight seasons, he has to our administration, our coaching completing his degree in physical Dominance: Jerry Baltes. head coach of track and field and cross country, has guided his teams to 42 Great I .akes 3 education, he served as an assistant sports @ lanthonu oty won 42 conference championships with GVSU. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference staff and definitely our student rjf tZ. Volleyball Scanlon said. In their first four Two of the GLIAC’s top Soccer Kylee Merino, Erika Pitroff games of the season, every player teams, Michigan Technological and Erin Mruz headlined continued from page B3 continued from page B3 wearing a jersey saw action in University and Hillsdale College, a talented freshman class “She is the real deal, ” Scanlon the Ferris State Invitational. will also travel to GVSU. The selection, and junior providing depth and a said. “It is something special to “A good thing about this year Laker’s will get their shot at Meaghan Robinson, a second foundation for Laker teams in be a first team All-American at is that we do not have a go to Ashland University on Sept. 29 in team selection. Senior years to come. Mruz, however, the libero position. She is always player like we have in the past Ashland, Ohio. In the Division II Kourtney Willert will join will sit out the 2007 season focused and she is one of the few seasons, ” Riley said “We Preseason Coaches poll, Ashland Christenson on an already after suffering a broken foot. team mentors ” have so much depth this year and Hillsdale were ranked eighth stingy GVSU defense which Outside of Mruz’s broken Also back for the Lakers that we have so many different and 10th, respectively in the only allowed eight goals the foot and Dilanni ’s broken is senior middle blocker Erica options that we can throw at nation. entire 2006 campaign. The hand, suffered after flipping VandeKopple, who was named teams. ” The leakers will have a blog aptly numbered zero, junior a dune buggy earlier this to the All-GLIAC Honorable The Lakers will not play for their trip to Colorado this keeper Kristina Nasturzio, will summer, the Lakers will enter Mention team a year ago. Joining inside of the Fieldhouse Arena weekend. It will include pictures return to finalize the Laker the season healthy and almost VandeKopple in the middle until Sept. 13, when Lake and essays from players. To see defense in net. Nasturzio certainly hungrier than ever. is Danielle Alexander, who is Superior State University will it, check the volleyball section also set single-season GVSU GVSU will play the back for her junior season after make the trip to Allendale. This located on the school's Athletics records for goals against University of Missouri-St. winning a national championship will kick off the GLIAC season Web site, http://www.gvsu lakers , average (.389) and shutouts Louis in their home opener on as a freshman. that includes 10 home matches com. £ (12.5). Friday. Depth will prove to be the including five in a row to begin Freshmen Jaieen determining factor in getting October. [email protected] Dingledine, Kristen Eible, [email protected] back to the national tournament. Grand Valley Lanthorn SPORTS Thursday, August 30, 2007 B5 Tennis preps for difficult season Senior leadership looks to aide inexperienced teams on court By Kyle Paffhausen GLIAC second team. GVI. Staff Writer “Both are doing a great job with both the returning players With the women ’s season a and the new players, ” Black little more than a week away said. and the men ’s close to follow, The team has practiced for preparations are well under the past two weeks, gearing up way for both Grand Valley for their first tournament next Abundance of away State University tennis teams. at the DePauw Invitational. After a 5-1 loss to Drury in “We had a very small team matches will force younger the second round of the Great last year, and most came back, ” players to step up Lakes Region Tournament, the Black said. women will look to improve Six new players will be upon last season ’s young team, joining the women ’s team, By Kyle Paffhausen said head coach John Black. which grew from seven players GVL Staff Writer “We did have a great last season to 12 this season, season, ” Black said. “We are including five freshmen and one transfer student. As the season begins, the men ’s golf looking to take the next step. ” To take that next step Along with the five freshmen team will look to its veteran talent to and two seniors, the team coincide with its new prospects. into the further rounds of the tournament. Black named his consists of two sophomores After losing Steve Larson to graduation, and three juniors, giving GVSU three seniors now will become leaders. only two seniors as captains, Emily Zellner and Jenna plenty of depth. Black said. Finishing fourth in the NCAA Dll On the men ’s side of the Great Lakes Super Regional, the Lakers, Killips. Killips finished 2006 with a court, coach Black is just as led by head coach Don Underwood, will optimistic. look to get back to winning with their mix record of 23-9 in singles play and 21-11 in doubles on her After never making it oil youth and maturity. to the Great Lakes Region Along with the three seniors, the team way to being named to the All- Great Lakes Intercollegiate Tournament before 2004, the has four freshmen and five sophomores. men ’s team has now made it i1:-Losing I.arson is a big hit, as the All- Athletic Conference first team. Zellner played on the No. the past three seasons. GLIAC first team star had a 72.4 stroke All three appearances have average. I doubles team last year, Four other Lakers received All-GLIAC compiling a record of 21-14 See Tennis, B6 honors, including two on the second and being selected to the All- team. C A junior this season. Matt Johnson looks to bear some of the weight brought on by the loss of Larson, as he finished 2006 with a 72.4 stroke average as well. For the women this season, head coach Lori Stinson is hoping her lone senior, GVL Archive / Anna Schwallier Reading the break: Sophomore Matt Malloure putts on the green during a competition last year at the Tracey Puckering, can keep the team Meadows Golf Course together. ■ “She has a lot of confidence, ” Stinson winning streak in that tournament at two. very well. ” said. “I am certainly looking to her Stinson said her team had a solid season, Stinson also said the internal aod junior Michelle Boogaard as our but did not play as well as expected. competition going on among the team. leaders. ” The hope around Grand Valley State The focus thus far in the offseason has Puckering recently finished 14th overall University this year is that the year of been on course management and the short in the NCAA Dll Women ’s Golf National growth for the very young team can carry game, Stinson said. Championship, shooting a 306 (+18). them to that mark once again, Stinson “We hope to continually improve, ” she said. said. “We are working on a lot of different i Last season, Puckering carried the GVL Archive / Nicole Bernier Lakers to a third-place finish in the “1 think it is going to be an exciting Ready for return: Lindsay Grimmer (front) is ready at the net while her East Region Tournament, snapping their year, ” Stinson said. “They can all play See Golf, B6 teammate Emily Zellner (back) serves the ball at a doubles match last year. — . CHRISTIANITY ON CAMPUS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 9:00 KIRKHOF CENTER ROOM 104 Join us on September 6 as we begin a year-long journey through the world of Genesis. We’ve invited local pastors to guide these discussions, explaining the text and making applications for Christian belief and practice in our world. Now entering our eleventh year, Christianity on Campus seeks to advance and defend the historic Christian faith as found in Holy Scripture and the Reformation confessions. ii.- With members from several local congregations, we help connect students on campus to real-world churches where the saving gospel of Jesus Christ is believed and practiced. St Grand Valley Lanthorn B6 Thursday, August 30, 2007 SPORTS Iciek “I’m very comfortable with T continued from page B2 the offense right now, ” he said. “Working with the starters has Cullen was his ability to helped them gain trust in me. I i manage a game. ” don ’t feel like there is anything 1 Look out, Iciek used an example of the can ’t do in the offense. Obviously, play clock running down, with I need to keep maturing on the everything frantic. Finnerty was field and know what is going calm and collected, and Iciek on. ” said he is trying to get to the Iciek said watching extra film Louie same level. during the week before game “You have to know every little time is crucial to his development detail, know how to manage the as a quarterback and leader. game and know what is going on Hailing from the area, Iciek at all times, ” Iciek said. “I think said he cannot wait to get the we as an offense can utilize that season started. Tonight Iciek very well. ” begins his quest as the next A 2005 graduate of Grandville great Lakers quarterback, T. Haas and family get High School, Iciek garnered and admittedly, he has some Detroit News All-State honors butterflies. ready for fall sports and as a senior, throwing for 1,973 “Once we get them yards and 21 touchdowns. (butterflies) out of the way, we ’re display Laker pride by Iciek said getting reps during gonna hit the ground running, ” spring ball of his redshirt season he said. “I think if you don ’t acquiring a new, unofficial in 2005 and this season ’s spring have butterflies, something is game, where he completed 14 of wrong with you.” mascot. The dog, black 16 passes for 251 yards and two scores, as valuable experience and white with blue eyes, his fellow offensive players can managing editor® lanthom.com rely on. is named Laker. Football surgery and have not fully recovered. Sophomore safety continued from page B2 Jacob McGuckin will not play limit turnovers. in the opener while sophomore “A key will be all of our receiver/running back Blake inexperienced guys holding Smolen and senior offensive onto the football, ” he said. linemen Joe Wohlscheid might “Everybody that touches see limited action. the ball, with the exception possibly of Antione Trent, will sports @ lanthorn .com be touching the ball for the Courtesy Photo / News and Info first time or for the first time in See more: For more significant game experience. ” on this story, see Your Several key players for the Lakers underwent off-season Insights on page A4 Michigan transfer ready to contribute at No. 3 W.Va. the men ’s and women ’s teams Dilanni at Hillsdale College. He By John Raby for a fourth year of competition you play. There is just as much Mundy has learned to play both continued from page B3 free safety and the hybrid bandit helped start both programs at AP Sports Writer under an NCAA rule that has talent here as anywhere in the safety slot. much, everyone can Hillsdale. since been rescinded, lie had country, ” he said. “I knew they ran a 3-3-5 for learn from him, ” said Sue Seeking a position as a head missed most of the 2(X)5 season Big Ten vs. Big East? MORGANTOWN, W.Va. “We never thought of the Big some time. I never paid attention Christenson, a senior defender coach at the university level with a shoulder injury. (AP) — Ryan Mundy's timing to it because I was like, ‘What and captain on the GVSU led Dilanni to GVSU. The Pittsburgh native joins East as bei ng a weakerconference. could not have been better for is that? ” Mundy said. “It’s not a soccer team. “He is the kind of “I wanted to be a full-time a Mountaineer program that I know football is football. You No. 3 West Virginia. can play good football anywhere bad defense once you get used to person you can go to and feel coach and I felt GVSU was heavily recruited him out of high He transferred from Michigan school. in the country, ” he said. it. I ran a 4-3 all my life. ” comfortable talking to.” beginning to do something for graduate school just before “We ’ve been really pleased Work ethic? His presence will help shore Katy Tafler, junior forward very special, ” Dilanni said. a short-lived NCAA rule was with Ryan, ” Rodriguez said. “It's totally different down up a defense in turmoil. and assistant captain, said “I thought the school was abolished, then saw a potential “The first week here, from Free safety Quinton Andrews Dilanni continuously makes a sleeping giant with great starting job fall in his lap during or two he ’s like strength and faces a bench trial Thursday in sure his team is performing, leadership, and it was a “It was a tough preseason camp. a freshman still conditioning Monongalia County Magistrate as well as offering a helping program that was ready to win choice. I had a lot His arrival could be a big lift Court on a charge of obstructing hand. right away.” learning our to practice for a defense rattled by pass- schemes and of strong ties in and attitude, ” an officer stemming from a June “(The coaching staff) makes And win he did, over and happy quarterbacks in 2(X)6 adjusting to our Mundy said. incident. it easy to talk to them, and over again on his way to Michigan. It was and riddled with off-campus practices and the “Here, you Andrews, who started all bqt they are always willing to do being named the National a change for the problems this year. different things do a lot of one game as a redshirt freshman anything they can to help. ” Soccer Coaches Association of “It was a tough choice. I had that we ’re doing. better, something I Olympic and was the team leader in Originally hailing from America/Adidas Great Lakes a lot of strong ties in Michigan, ” And now I think lifting, like tackles and interceptions, isn ’l London, Ontario, Dilanni Region Coach of the Year last had to do.” Mundy said. “It was a change for he ’s settled in a squats and listed on the two-deep lineup foir grew up playing a variety of season. RYAN MUNDY the better, something that I had little bit. flower clean. I Saturday’s opener with Westerfi sports including soccer and “The awards are special W.VA SAFETY hockey, the latter of which he to do.” “1 think he ’s never did that Michigan. Mundy is listed as the because they are voted on by Better than wearing the acknowledges was his favorite. very confident stuff since starter. my peers, but what is important maize-and-blue and playing in When it came to making a now in knowing what we ’re high school. My body had to get Comerback Ellis Lankster is not my name on the award front of I07,(XX) fans at every decision to continue playing doing. The last week or so he ’s used to doing those movements. and linebacker J.T. Thomas but the others who have helped home game? Better than three either soccer or hockey, he really come on to be a guy that We run after practice here. We are on indefinite suspension get me to that spot, ” Dilanni trips to the Rose Bowl? chose soccer, playing at Spring will not just provide depth but never ran at Michigan. It takes a after being charged earlier this said. He had his reasons. Arbor University. play quite a bit for us in the while to get adjusted. ” month with transferring and Aside from coaching at Despite starting 18 games, Before joining the Lakers, secondary. ” Especially to West Virginia’ s receiving stolen property, which GVSU, Dilanni has spent the Mundy lost his starting job Dilanni spent seven years Mundy has been hounded 3-3-5 stack lineup, which is as Morgantown police said was a past six years coaching for midway through last season and coaching the Jackson Lumen to compare a perennial winner unique in college football as laptop computer. the Olympic Development did not see action in the 32-18 Christi High School women ’s in Michigan and a relative its spread-formation offense. Program in Michigan. bowl loss to Southern Cal. soccer team and three years newcomer to the national stage He finished up his as an assistant coach to both at West Virginia. [email protected] undergraduate work and It turns out school colors Fethm ChiMpnaetLt Caitot\ transferred to West Virginia in aren't the only similarity. the spring to enroll in athletic won the GLIAC championship The talent level? Scanlon coaching administration, a and the Great Lakes Region “Talent is everywhere. At continued from page B3 master ’s degree program that championship on their way Michigan, they get four- and has produced 15 All- Michigan did not offer. It allowed five-star players, but I feel like DR. RRROn J. SCHULZ to the first ever women's Americans, 22 All-Great him to be immediately eligible that goes out the window when National Championship in Lakes Region honorees, 42 GVSU history. 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Black said he would have liked coach is a huge part of the teams, something he doesn ’t shy OmmG NEIU PRTIEI1TS! “We have expectations here to advance past the first round, but program. away from, he said. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ at Grand Valley, and we tell making it to nationals was a great “Jason (Johnson) has been Although both teams will our recruits that, ” Scanlon experience for the young team. with me almost since the begin to play this semester, only said. “They know coming As with the women ’s team, the women will finish before in that they do not just have beginning, ” Scanlon said. “It the men are also experiencing a snow falls. The men will play the STOP BV OR CALL: to produce on the volleyball is no secret that this program bit of a youth movement through majority of their matches in the court, they also have to produce is successful because of Jason. their tennis program. 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