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GV to honor Johnson Center survey deceased community finds community members with ‘Laker cohesion to be important Remembrance' to GR residents

BY CELIA HARMELINK BY JENNA FRACASSI CHARMEUNmLANTHORN.COM [email protected]

Grand Valley State University According to findings released is honoring students, faculty, staff by Grand Valley State University ’s and alumni who have died in the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Phi ­ past year at the fifth annual Laker lanthropy, residents of the greater Remembrance. All Lakers are wel­ Grand Rapids area find community come to attend this event, which cohesion to be an important issue in will be held Wednesday, April 12, their neighborhoods. on the Allendale Campus. “Community cohesion is like, ‘Do There will be a service event held I feel like I belong in this neighbor ­ at the Sustainable Agriculture Project hood, do I feel welcome, do I feel like (SAP) at 2 p.m. Members of the com­ we are all one group of people versus munity can volunteer for as long or as a bunch of people who don’t know short as they would like. There will be each other but all live in the same a shuttle running from the Kirkhof area?”’ said Jodi Petersen, director of Center to the SAP during this time. the Community Research Institute Abbi Mikaelian, the student co­ BELOVED: Steve Hecht. GVSU associate professor (CRI) at the Johnson Center. ordinator for Laker Remembrance, of biomedical sciences, courtesy | gvsu .edu The VoiceGR 2016 survey, con­ said this service project is particular­ ducted by the CRI at the Johnson ly meaningful because Dave Feen- Center between June 2016 and De­ stra, a beloved member of the SAP, cember 2016, included a variety of passed away in December 2015. He open-ended questions. Among these questions, the following two were Remembering asked: What do you think the biggest strength is in your neighborhood, and what do you think the biggest prob ­ lem or issue is in your neighborhood? The results of these questions Steve Hecht showed community cohesion on both sides. While community cohe ­ Laker community mourns the death of professor sion was identified as a neighborhood strength, a lack of community cohe ­ sion was also identified as a reason for ity with his students, Hecht could help these pollinators feeling unsafe in a neighborhood. BY HANNAH LENTZ “When something shows up ED! TOR IA L@LAN THORN. COM also served several terms on that humans rely so heavily the CLAS Personnel Commit­ upon for our agriculture. both as a strength and a weakness, he Laker community tee and provided great service In a statement released by what that usually tells us is that it’s ■ lost one of its own to colleagues across the col­ Antczak and David Kurjiaka, something that is really important to Wednesday, April lege, Antczak said. acting chair of biomedical people, ” Petersen said. “So, when you 5, after Steve Hecht, “Already, the tributes are sciences, the two talked of have a neighborhood that has the FAMILY: Students participate in a associate professor at Grand pouring in from people who Hecht ’s scholarly expertise. At cohesion, people say, ‘OK, yeah, this candlelight vigil, gvl I kevin sielaff Valley State University, col­ are saying different variations GVSU, Hecht taught 15 differ­ is a strength, this is really great, this lapsed walking near the of ‘I wouldn’t ent courses. is why I like living here. ’ When you worked for Facilities Services for 18 Cook-DeWitt Center. be a doctor/ In addition have a neighborhood that doesn’t years and was the adjunct manager Hecht came to GVSU as nurse/any pro­ to his teaching, have that, residents realize that for the SAP since 2014. an assistant professor in the fessional health “Steve was Hecht was a they ’re missing that as the problem. ” Additionally, the percentage of Mikaelian said the only thing vol­ biomedical sciences (BMS) role without Dr. a wonderful thoughtful and unteers should bring to the SAP is a department in 1999 and Hecht, ”’ Antc­ devoted faculty people who found their neighbor ­ colleague- desire to help out. was promoted to associate zak said. adviser who hood to be “very unsafe” or “some­ “Just bring yourself and motivation professor in 2004. Remem­ Before his bright, witty, helped many what unsafe” has increased by eight and enthusiasm to help out as much percent from 2013. bered by colleagues as pas­ death, Hecht knowledgeable BMS students as possible, especially with the service sionate and knowledgeable, was working who aspired to “Community cohesion included project,” she said. “We don’t want it to Hecht will be missed after on viral ways about a rich enter programs responses referring to being familiar be a super sad event. We want to cel­ years at the university. of lessening the spectrum of things. ’ in microbiol ­ with neighbors, having commonali­ ebrate the lives of the people who gave “Steve was a wonder­ environmen­ ogy and other ties or similarities amongst neighbors, back to Grand Valley by giving back to ful colleague—bright, witty, tal pressure on health-related feeling community pride and having FREDERICK ANTCZAK Grand Valley as well.” bees, another sciences, the an overall sense of community? said knowledgeable about a rich DEAN OF CLAS At 6 p.m., there will be a memorial spectrum of things, an afi­ example of his statement read. Melyssa Tsai-O’Brien. a research man­ service at Zumberge Pond. During this cionado of Robert Frost,” contributions “I liked and ager at the CRI. “Lack of community time, there will be poems read, music said Frederick Antczak, dean to the community, Antczak admired him very much, ” cohesion included responses refer­ and a moment of silence for those who of the College of Liberal Arts said. Through this work, Antczak said. “His is a per­ ring to not knowing neighbors, feeling have passed. Floating candles will be lit and Sciences (CLAS). “Far Hecht was collaborating with sonal loss for everyone whom fearful or discriminated against, not in the pond for every Laker who died more importantly, Steve was undergraduate students and he touched and a professional having community pride and turn­ in the past year, and there will be a si­ a gifted teacher-scholar. He biomedical sciences profes­ loss for the department of over in residents and renters.” lent candle march through campus. was dedicated to his stu­ sor Tony Nieuwkoop to see biomedical sciences and all of The survey is intentionally de­ There will be roughly 100 lakers dents, advising many who if they could develop phage Grand Valley State University’’ signed to be broad so that it is as ap­ remembered at this event. aspired to study nursing or therapy for bees. Hecht had Hecht is survived by his plicable as possible to as many organi­ Hailey Merritt, the Laker Ttaui the health professions.” hoped to find viruses to target zations as possible. Some of the topics tions membership coordinator, is go­ bacteria and benefit bees that covered in the survey include educa­ In addition to his generos­ SEE HECHT | A2 ing to be performing at the memorial tion, employment, poverty, housing,

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EXHIBIT Presenting research, creativity outside the classroom 21st annual Student Scholars Day to be held at GV

BY JENNA FRACASSI disciplines, as well as how the re­ an experience where they ’re creat­ [email protected] search process works. ing something where they can’t just Though only students will be look up the answer in a textbook Student Scholars Day (SSD), an presenting, the event encourages or ask a faculty member what the event held annually at Grand Valley the participation of guests, vol­ answer is,” he said. “They ’re really State University, is purposed to dis­ unteers, sponsors and committee finding it out for themselves and play and celebrate the scholarly re­ members. Presentations will be relying on their own knowledge search and creative work achieved shared verbally and through per­ and creativity to either find those by GVSU students. formances, posters, panel and dis-. results or create that project.” The Office of Undergraduate cussion sessions, and more. Alayont believes that participating Research and Scholarship (OURS) “The kind of works that they ’ll in SSD is particularly beneficial for is presenting and hosting the 21st be presenting could range any­ students planning on going to gradu­ annual SSD, which will showcase where from scientific, literary or ate school because it gives them prac­ more than 400 presentations by historical research, or it could be tice in both research and presenting. more than 600 presenters. something like a fine arts exhibit Kaitlyn Denney, OURS student The event will take place or a dance or music performance,” ambassador, presented at SSD in 2016 Wednesday, April 12, from 9 said Andrew Lantz, associate pro­ as a junior at GVSU. She found her ex­ a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Henry Hall fessor of chemistry at GVSU and perience to be very rewarding and will Atrium, Mary Idema Pew Library SSD committee faculty member. be presenting again this year. Learning and Information Com­ Student projects can be done in­ “I think its a really good oppor­ mons and the Kirkhof Center. dependently or in conjunction with tunity for students to see all the hard “It’s a day of events to give students a faculty member as a mentor for re­ work that ’s happening on campus, like the opportunity to present their re­ search, depending on what type of all of the research, ” she said. “It’s a re­ search work, excitement and experi­ work and scholarship they are doing. ally great opportunity for students to ences with the university community However, all student work must be get experience on presenting in a free and visitors,” said Feryal Alayont, as­ signed off by a faculty member to be conference because sometimes those sociate professor of mathematics and showcased at the event. things can be really expensive. It’s a SSD committee faculty member. Lantz said one reason SSD is im­ really cool opportunity to collabo ­ For attendees, she said it is an portant is because students who par­ rate, get feedback from your work and opportunity to learn about in­ ticipate are creating something new teresting research in a variety of that hasn ’t been done before. TEACHING: Logan Knoper presents his work during Student Scholars Day inside “It’s really the first time they get SEE SCHOLARS | A2 Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room Wednesday, April 8, 2015. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

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Kay and Sarah Sue. Funeral ar­ said Daniel Bergman, assistant to Steve. He was a voice of wis­ NEWS BRIEFS dom for me and the biomedical IIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIMIMIIIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMItlllllllllllll HECHT rangements were held Monday, professor and chair of the bio ­ CONTINUED FROM A1 April 10, at 11 a.m. in Grand- medical sciences department. sciences department. He will be ville, Michigan. “He truly cared about his stu­ profoundly missed by all.” UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER TO HOLD SUI­ wife, Jodi; his son, Eric; his fa­ “He was the consummate dents and their success. Faculty Memorial contributions in CIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP ther, Harry; his sister, Muriel; teacher, always working to im­ and staff also had the utmost Hecht ’s name may be directed An event taking place Monday. April 10. at 5:30 p.m. and numerous extended rela­ prove his craft. Steve was just an respect for Steve, and person­ to The Association for Fron­ in Room 2270 of the Kirkhof Center will highlight ways in tives. Hecht was preceded in overall outstanding teacher that ally, whenever I needed advice totemporal Degeneration at http://www.theaftd.org . which people can help prevent suicides. It will teach stu ­ death by his mother, Joan, and students respected immensely,” or guidance, I would go directly dents misconceptions about suicide, warnings signs that two infant sisters, Gretchen someone may be planning to attempt to take their own life and how to use the QPR method (question, persuade, refer) of suicide prevention. It will also examine suicide from both a social and multicultural standpoint. This event is LIB 100 approved. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/qpr-question-persuade- like nonprofits, schools, local refer-1:6/ . VOICEGR government, neighborhood CONTINUED FROM A1 associations, and some busi ­ NEW GV PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME nesses will use the data to help health, school and the envi­ MORE INNOVATIVE THINKERS inform their decision-making.” ronment. A new Grand Valley State University program entitled The 2016 VoiceGR survey VoiceGR started out in results are accessible to anyone the Design Thinking Academy will seek to help students 2001, at which point it was become more innovative thinkers and problem solv­ for free on the Johnson Center a phone survey. In 2013 it ers and implement those skills with the design thinking website at www.johnsoncenter . switched to online and paper, org/resources/community-da- process. The program will begin during the fall 2017 and today it has grown to have semester with 15 inaugural members known as Design ta/voicegr2016/. about 5,000 respondents in the “I think (the survey) is re­ Thinking Academy fellows. greater Grand Rapids area. The initiates will have to first participate in a design ally important because a lot “We really focus on trying of residents don’t have an op­ thinking "deep-dive" session, which will challenge them to build a representative sam­ to solve intensive puzzles and introduce them to the portunity to have their voice ple of the residents of Grand heard in decision-making, system of design thinking. These students will be in Rapids so that we have good charge of helping solve problems in the community or on and a survey like this makes resident voice that can then be it possible for residents, aver­ campus in small teams of one fellow and five students. used for decision-makers,” Pe­ Members of the program will also take field trips to dif­ age people like you and me, tersen said. “To help decision­ to have their voice heard, and ferent organizations that utilize design thinking. makers actually have data to The academy will also be hosting topical sessions they can use that information inform what they ’re doing, we to impact the decisions that throughout the 2017-18 school year with different use the survey to put all of the speakers from companies that use design thinking in are actually going to be im­ WATERFRONT VIEW: The Blue Bridge, a pedestrian walkway in data online for organizations Grand Rapids, pictured Wednesday, April 5. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF their business models. The speakers will talk about dif­ pacting them, ” Petersen said. ferent ways in which people and companies can employ the strategy. If a student is interested in joining the program, they have until Friday, May 5, to submit an application at www.gvsu.edu/designthinking/dta . Following the march, meant to Grand Valley’ Mi- time, whether you’re a student or you’re an alum from 40 ACES, GVPD TO HOST MARIJUANA EDUCATION REMEMBER there will be a reception at the kaelian said. “1 think it’s good CONTINUED FROM A1 because it’ll make us realize years ago,” Merritt said. “That PROGRAM Cook-DeWitt Center at 6:45 p.m. where there will be light that we will be recognized years fife still matters, and we believe To educate the Grand Valley State University com­ service. refreshments and desserts from now, no matter what hap ­ everyone should be celebrated. munity on the facts, myths, effects and legal implications “My roommate and I are provided. The night will end pens, because of this event.” Everyone should have their of marijuana use. Alcohol & Other Drugs Campus playing guitar and singing ‘Hal­ with the Cook Carillon Tower Merritt believes I>aker Re­ memory and have their face Education Services (ACES) will partner with the GVSU lelujah ’ and ‘Amazing Grace’ chiming once in memoriam membrance is a bittersweet event associated with Grand Val­ Police Department to host “Marijuana: Truth, Lies and during that ceremony,” she for each life lost. where students, faculty, staff and ley. Everyone cares. Were all a Consequences.” said.“I think it will be special “I just think it’s important alumni of GVSU can cherish the community; we’re all a family.” The program, which will be held Tuesday, April 11, from lighting the candles in memory that we recognize them and fives that were lost and come to­ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room 1104 of the Kirkhof Center, will GO TO: of the person you’ve lost, the celebrate them and celebrate gether as a community. also include resource information for individuals who person you’ve cherished, and their lives and how much they “You’re a Laker for a life­ http://blt.ly/2ofSJHJ want to address or change their marijuana use. then watching that light go out.” FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, contact ACES at aces@gvsu. edu or (616) 331-2537.

‘UNDERSTANDING THE JAPANESE SWORD’ Several departments at Grand Valley State University Mtf partner to host an educational event about Japanese a lot of self-driven motivation swords Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SCHOLARS sort of things, ” she said. “Pre­ in the L,V. Eberhard Center Multipurpose Room. CONTINUED FROM A1 senting on SSD is very gratify­ Markus Sesko will lecture on the production of ing when you get to share your Japanese swords and their myths and histories and will share it with the world.” knowledge with the world and also give a demonstration using swords from the Grand Denney said the most show them what you ’ve been Rapids Public Museum ’s archives. valuable part of SSD is being doing in your research project.” This event is free and LIB 100 approved. For more able to exchange ideas within Lantz said by improving information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/understanding- the community with people their independent-thinking the-japanese-sword/ . of all different disciplines. She skills and developing their highly recommends partici­ methods, students will also pating in the event to students have a greater confidence in who have not been involved their career path. with SSD in the past. VOL. 51 NO. 56 “You gain a lot of skills doing GO TO: research, like critical-thinking RESEARCH: Kelsey Winchell (left) presents her work Wednesday, www.gvsu.edu/ours/ssd/ skills, problem-solving skills and FOR MORE INFORMATION Hantfjorn April 8, 2015 during Student Scholars Day. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

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HUMANITARIAN ISM Dissecting the refugee crisis Panelists discuss need for acceptance, asylums ences as refugees and what BY DYLAN GROSSER lar destination in mind, they DGROSSERM A N THORN. COM faced even harsher conditions. life for them is like now. Many boats capsized, washing Dhan Khatiwoda was 16 About five million people the dead on the shore of the when he was forcibly evicted have fled Syria since civil Mediterranean, like 3-year-old from his country of Bhutan at war broke out between the Alan Kurdi, whose lifeless im­ gunpoint. He fled to India and Syrian government and its age spurred an outcry for Syr­ was then resettled in Nepal. citizens in 2011. Ihese Syr­ ian refugees on social media. He was a refugee for 17 years, ians fled to neighboring Humanitarian activists, pro­ living in a plastic hut with a countries on foot, like Tur­ fessors and refugees from war- dirt floor, with little food and key, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq torn countries turned out for water, in a refugee camp. and Egypt, looking for asy­ the “The Humanitarian Pen­ “It was a very miserable life,” lum. They are sometimes re­ dulum: Refugee Crisis & Hu- Khatiwoda said. “Life in the ref­ fused at the gate or placed in manitarianism Today” event ugee camp has no destiny: You “refugee camps” where they hosted in the DeVos Center do not know what is going to face tough living conditions Loosemore Auditorium Ihurs- happen next. You are desperate, and are not allowed to leave day, April 6, that shed light on depressed, filled with anxiety. I until they are resettled. the refugee crisis of the world. saw refugees like me dying in Some Syrians fled by boat Three refugees from Syr­ hundreds every single day’’ ia, Sudan and Bhutan who across the Mediterranean. With LOG ON TO: no compass, limited lifejackets, live in Grand Rapids today HELPING OUT: Amanda Flaim from MSU speaks about what humanitarian work has revealed about the crowded boats and no particu­ spoke about their experi­ www.lanthorn.com current refugee crisis during the ‘humanitarian pendulum' lecture Thursday, April 6. GVL I LUKE holmes FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

SERVICE Inaugural gala at GV honors Sending offgraduating student veterans Joseph Early, in which his BY KYLE DOYLE taining lasting friendships. cause it is a sacrifice when [email protected] To honor the graduating you raise your hand and degree was given to his par­ student veterans at Grand Val­ swear allegiance to our ents, who were in attendance In a recent published ley State University, the GVSU Constitution and then serve at the event. Early died un­ study, the National Veteran chapter of Student Veterans through the years, and expectedly in October 2016. Education Success Tracker of America (SVA) held a mil­ some regards, some of us “The Early family got the found that since the post- itary-ball-style gala Saturday, serving for decades through recognition they deserved,” 9/11 GI Bill passed Congress April 8, at the Alumni House. a career,” Haas said. said attendee Nate Koehn. and was signed into law by The event featured a At the gala, 10 of 70 “It was nice to see the presi­ former President George W. three-course meal and a graduating veterans were dent of Grand Valley State Bush, more than 453,000 traditional cake-cutting cer­ honored in the formal cere­ present to them a posthu ­ veterans have received their emony, which involved the mony, receiving their cords mous degree. I don’t think degrees, and that number cake being cut with a ma­ from Haas. Those students an event like this would have was estimated to grow to 1.4 rine sword. Along with the were Ross Barrett, Kayla constituted anything better. ” million in the next 10 years. dinner and dancing, there Clarke, Matthew McCar­ At the event, there was These student veterans was an award ceremony in thy, John Hulka, Matthew a missing-man table set up who have completed their which graduating student Oudbier, Nathan Ruark, at the front as a tribute to degrees have sacrificed a veterans were given their Matthew Seguin, Nicolaus soldiers who have not re­ great deal in their lives, veterans cords by GVSU Solecki, Phillip VanVolkin- turned from the battlefield. from being in the armed Assistant Dean of Students burg and Victor Vuong. forces and going to school Steven Lipnicki and GVSU Along with these vet­ w LOG ON TO: to some raising a family, President Thomas Haas. erans, there was a tribute www.lanthorn.com working full time and main­ “I salute all of you be ­ to fallen student veteran FOR THE FULL ARTICLE SACRIFICE: The Student Veterans Gala was held Saturday. April 8, 11 to celebrate graduating GVSU studerit veterans. GVL | luke holmes

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EDITORIAL GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Jayme Madison Recognizing accomplishments Student Scholars Day is a valuable experience for students

■■■■ his week, the Of­ presenting original work and fice of Undergradu­ to bolster their resumes and ate Research and graduate school applications. Scholarship (OURS) It’s not new news that col­ will be hosting the 21st an­ lege is hard. We work endless nual Student Scholars Day hours throughout the semes­ (SSD) at Grand Valley State ter to reach our goals. From University. That ’s 21 years of group projects to essays to students showcasing their homework, it feels like we’re scholarly research and cre­ constantly working, so it’s ative work using a variety of always nice to receive some mediums, including poster praise for our accomplish ­ boards, panel discussions and ments. For those students live performances. involved with SSD, take this We encourage the GVSU time to show off your work community to support its and enjoy all you ’ve achieved. fellow Lakers by attending For those attending the event, SSD Wednesday, April 12. take note of the accomplish ­ Students from a broad range ments of those around you. [email protected] of disciplines will be present­ We go to a school full of inno­ ing their work throughout vators and collaborators, and the day in various locations SSD lets us see what they ’ve around the Allendale Cam­ come up with firsthand. pus, so there ’s bound to be College campuses are something for everyone. meant to be places where Humans of Grand Valley reflection Most students have individuals learn, study post interviews on our Face- of Grand Valley also helps people have lives, stories, been preparing their orig­ and, perhaps most impor­ book page. As photojournal ­ those reading the posts con­ and troubles of their own. inal work for the better tantly, share their ideas and ists for Humans of Grand Val­ nect with strangers from the Humans of Grand Valley is a part of the semester, so work with others. We com­ ley, we walk around campus community. Whether the post great reminder for me and for SSD is the culmination of mend OURS and GVSU for looking for people to inter­ is about loss, money struggles, those who follow the page that several months of dedicat­ making this opportunity view. When we find someone, family, or needing a nap, everyone has a story. Everyone ed research and planning available for students to do we introduce ourselves and many people find themselves has something going on in and is the perfect time for just that. What ’s a good idea ask if we can interview them connecting with and relat­ their lives, something I know us to recognize these stu­ or an excellent research for the project. After having a ing to the stories on the page. nothing about until I ask. dents’ scholarly contribu ­ project worth if they aren’t conversation with them about Knowing that other people Regardless of how much tions to GVSU’s pre-exist ­ made available for others to their life and their experienc­ in the GVSU community are we might disagree with some­ ing body of research. study and learn from? es, we take some photos and experiencing the same things one when it comes to politics Underclassmen attend­ That ’s why we encourage BY CLAIRE FISHER post our interview with them as you are can help everyone or no matter how different ing SSD will be able to catch GVSU faculty, staff and stu­ EDI TORI A L@LAN THORN. COM on our page. feel less alone in the world. their life is from ours, we’re a glimpse of the impressive dents to attend SSD to explore I can be a naturally intro­ When posts aren’t some­ bound to have something in research that upperclassmen the exhibits and engage with This year, I had the verted person, but Humans of thing you can relate to, the common. Humans of Grand have been able to conduct the student presenters. Their chance to work on Humans Grand Valley has pushed me story can open your mind up Valley has helped me find while studying at GVSU and work is original and worth of Grand Valley. Humans of to get out and talk to strangers. to new perspectives. From common ground with a vari­ maybe get ideas for how they sharing, and it would be a Grand Valley is modeled after Through my conversations starting a job, to experiencing ety of people around campus can contribute their own shame for it to go unacknowl­ Brandon Stanton’s Humans with humans around campus, racism, to being a nontradi- and helps build a stronger original work down the road. edged. This is a great oppor­ of New York. During my time I’ve found that strangers aren’t tional student, Humans of community within GVSU. This may be the first time tunity to support your fellow with the project I’ve had the that scary. In fact, I’ve found Grand Valley interviewees of­ Through this experience these students are realizing Lakers and learn something opportunity to meet incred­ that strangers can be friendly, ten share personal and moving I’ve gained empathy, met they can conduct undergrad­ new. Who knows? You might ible people, help tell their interesting, and willing to open stories. From speaking with some incredible people, and uate research like this and even be inspired to do some stories, and watch as others up about their lives. The mem­ so many people, I’ve learned grown as a journalist and as a share it with the whole GVSU research or creative work of connect with and enjoy their bers of the GVSU community a lot about what it’s like to be person. Based on my experi­ community to gain valuable your own for future exhibits stories. I’ve learned that tell­ I’ve spoken to have shared someone other than myself. ence, I would encourage you experience producing and like this one. ing stories can be a powerful their stories, their perspectives, Oftentimes, while were to engage someone from your way to build a community. and the incredible things their walking through campus, we community and show interest Currently, there are four doing in life with me simply get wrapped up in our own in their story. You might make students working on Humans because I was interested in ask­ lives and forget that there a difference in their life and of Grand Valley as photojour ­ ing about them. are other people around us. you might also make a differ­ nalists. A few times a week, we By telling stories, Humans We can also forget that those ence in your own. GVL EDITORIAL BOARD

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• • fr SSD is held annually to celebrate the scholarship and creative work performed by GVSU students. f * -* ~ “ a.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. in Henry Hall Atrium, Kirkhof Center, and Mary Idema Pew Library wv I •A;: ■’MfX ■:4 -rjr’• • 'f* ' April 12,2017 Schedule of Events

Poster Presentations Kirkhof Center & Henry Hall Atrium 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oral Presentations Kirkhof Center 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Panel Presentations Kirkhof Center 2263 1:00 p.m.

Hunt ££fii Exhibition of Art (April 1-16) Mary Idema Pew Library & KC Lobby 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Artist Reception 5:30 p.m. - April 12, LIB Kirkhof Center 2204 PM

Film & Live Performance Mary Idema Pew Library Main Video Display 2:00 p.m.

This talk will review recent work at the Davalos Lab on quantitative approaches to understanding extinction throughout deep time and the forces driving habitat loss today.

Dr. Liliana M. Davalos Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY

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HUMAN LIBERTY PROJECT Three senior art students work to Everyone has a story, and Grand Valley State University wants to make sure those stories are heard. The Human Library Project, facilitated by GVSU Student collaborate on diverse exhibition Life, will be held Monday, April 10. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2215 on the Allendale Campus. BY KATE BRANUM en’s jewelry intended to show humans and nature. Her work meaningful conversations This event invites individuals of all backgrounds to [email protected] that women are just as involved boasts a variety of diverse and stir up fresh outlooks. share the stories of their lives and challenge stereo­ in hip-hop culture as men. mediums, including: silver, “Jillian, Michael and my­ types seen and heard every day. Three Grand Valley State “1 started to incorporate bronze, driftwood, hair, colla- self make work that is not Students are encouraged to join in on an afternoon of University art students have hair into my work, trying to graph prints and other repur­ very similar in terms of pro­ listening, interesting conversation and light refreshments. collaborated on a senior thesis give black women’s perspec­ posed or natural materials. cesses or concept,” King said. exhibition called Arbitrary As­ tive,” Thompson said. “(I also “My main inspiration in “That (fact), mixed with our sociates. Through their bodies wanted to) highlight issues most of my work comes from somewhat random or chance FINAL EXAM PREP in modern culture that force The finish line is in sight, and one final push is all of work, these students portray nature and emphasizing natu­ placement as a group led us important topics, including: black women to change their to emphasize our differences it takes to get there. The Student Academic Success ral elements with connections overconsumption, the connec­ appearance because of West­ rather than trying to grasp Center at Grand Valley State University will be facilitat­ to the human body, ” King said. ern culture’s beauty standards.” ing a final exam preparation workshop Tuesday, April tion between humans and na­ “In this collection, I draw inspi­ for similarities.” Through her work, 11, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Holton Hooker Learning ture and cultural expectations. ration from fungi, root struc­ Thompson wants viewers and Living Center, Room 121A on the Allendale Campus. Arbitrary Associates will tures, environments, life, decay, open Sunday, April 10, in to delve into the history of cycles and connections.” During the workshop, students will have a chance the Stuart B. and Barbara her topic, understand that to learn helpful test-taking tips and strategies, how King hopes her pieces H. Padnos Student Art and it still affects individuals in inspire viewers to consider to combat procrastination and healthy ways to cope Design Gallery in the Calder the world today and adopt a how their actions can im­ with the added stress of final exams. Center on the Allendale new perspective. pact others and the environ­ Campus. The exhibition will “It’s important for people ment that surrounds them. CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY close with a reception held to be exposed to issues that Printmaker Michael Pierce The Community Service Learning Center at Grand Valley Thursday, April 13, from 5 might not directly affect their explores the ideas of overcon­ State University has invited Dr. Erik Nordman to campus for p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gallery. day-to-day lives,” Thompson sumption and neoliberalism a discussion on climate change and sustainability Thursday, Metalsmith artist Jillian said. “I think (the great thing through an array of adver­ April 13. from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Niemeyer Living Thompson has always been about) (is that) people always tisements and pop culture Center Multipurpose Room on the Allendale Campus. interested in hip-hop culture have a different interpreta­ references designed to leave Nordman will lead a discussion about President Trumps and grew up listening to the tion of an art piece, which viewers wanting more. Pierce current climate policy and energy plan and how they both music and watching the videos. always leaves room for con­ also uses those pop culture el­ affect our local and global climate, as well as the impact Now that she ’s older, she ’s come versations with others. ” ements to talk about climate they have on our renewable, green-energy advancement. to understand that hip-hop is Metalsmith artist Audrey change in a satirical tone. more than just catchy music; it’s King decided to focus on the All three artists’ work OPEN MIC NIGHT important, but often over­ touches on very different culture-driven. Thompson has JEWELRY: “Respect the Chain" Talent lurks around every corner of campus. created a line of unique wom­ looked, connections between subjects, all meant to spark COURTESY | JILLIAN THOMPSON Grand Valley State University organization Spotlight Productions will host an open mic night to showcase various student talents Friday, April 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 COMMUNITY p.m. in the Kirkhof Lounge on the Allendale Campus. Join in on this free evening of musical numbers, spoken-word performances and snacks. International students to perform annual recital for campus guests

BY SIDNEY SELVIG nity and help shape abilities Every year, the GVSU ern University, and a master [email protected] and character for current International Office invites of fine arts degree in piano and future students. With a small group of interna­ performance from Carnegie Although music can be GVSU being home to almost tional guests to tour campus Mellon University. She re­ played and listened to alone, it 400 international students, it and see what it has to offer. ceived a bachelor of music is also a powerful social mag­ prides itself on helping these Part of their visit includes a degree in piano performance net, connecting people of all students connect with per­ walk-through of the music from the University of Tole­ backgrounds and cultures. formance outlets available and dance department and do and was named their 2008 At Grand Valley State both on campus and in the a special performance put Outstanding Alumna. Mar­ University, events and pro­ greater Grand Rapids area. on by international music lais’ has performed concerts PIANO: International students at Grand Valley State University re­ grams driven by music play Among these opportunities students at GVSU. and pedagogical sessions hearse pieces for the upcoming recital. COURTESY I HELEN MARLAIS a large role in the commu- is the Recital for Interna­ Helen Marlais, the recital throughout North America, tional Guests of GVSU. coordinator, is an associate Europe and Asia and has had The recital will take place professor of music at GVSU. her performances broadcast Wednesday, April 12, from She teaches piano and di­ regionally, nationally and in­ 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in rects the piano pedagogy ternationally. Room 1325 in the Perform­ program. Marlais received ing Arts Center on the Al­ a doctor of music degree LOG ON TO: lendale Campus. This event in piano performance and www.lanthorn.com Great saving [aims! is free and open to the public. pedagogy from Northwest ­ K FOR THE FULL ARTICLE Had we been consuming EXHIBITION utilities on a sq. ft. basis in fiscal Thirteen student artists showcase year 2016 like we were in 2002 we work in downtown Grand Rapids would have spent an extra $3.3 f BY CARMEN SMITH studio art with a concentra­ gether form something larger [email protected] tion in illustration. The name than themselves. million! ; ' " represents all of the different Collections of work from artists’ styles and approaches, LOG ON TO: 13 Grand Valley State Univer­ emphasizing that they are all www.lanthorn.com sity student artists will fill the different and unique, but to­ \ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE That is a 32% savings due to our ram walls of a local Grand Rapids n life gallery this week. energy conservation projects and “Patchwork, ” will open to the public Friday, April 14, at procedures over the past 15 years! 200 Ionia Ave SW, in down­ town Grand Rapids from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The gallery is located on the 5th floor, and admission is free. The exhibition features a collection of work from stu­ dents who are majoring in DIVERSITY: A collection of artwork from 13 GVSU student artists comprise "Patchwork", courtesy | gvsu illustration class of 2017 STAY CONNECTED With the Lanthorn on Social Media

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GVSU MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS WIN WEEKEND MATCHES The Grand Valley State men’s and women's tennis teams won its weekend matchups. The men’s team beat Wayne State at home 6-3 while the women ’s team handled Davenport 8-1. In the first NCAA Division II regional tennis rankings, the men’s team nabbed the fourth spot in the Midwest Region. The No. 4 Lakers won their fifth GLIAC match of the spring by jumping out to an early lead in doubles play. Zach Phillips and Alex van de Steenoven in the No. 1 pairing won their match 8-5 while the No. 2 pairing of Jack Heiniger and Sebastien Lescoulie won by a score of 9-7 The Lakers took a 2-1 lead into singles and did not look back. Lescoulie won the No. 1 match 6-4,6-3 before Jack Geissler took the No. 3 match 1-6,7-6 (6), 12-10. Heiniger and Nicholas Urban won their matches to seal the victory. The newly ranked women’s team at No. 6 in the Midwest Region dominated in its match against Davenport. The Lakers swept doubles play starting with Madison Ballard and Rachel Sumner out of the No. 1 paining. WINNING STREAK Brooke Little (17) takes a swing during the game on Saturday, April 8. Grand Valley State will travel to Rensselaer, Indiana to face St. Joe’s College The duo won their match 8-4 for a doubleheader Tuesday, April 11. The Laker’s doubleheader was rescheduled to this week after being postponed last week due to weather, gvl | Hannah zajac before Alexa Sweeney and Aimee Moccia won the No. 2 match 8-6. Livia Christman and Abby Perkins GV sweeps Findlay, Tiffin finished off the sweep with a 9-8 (7-5) win in the No. 3 match. ‘Pure guts’ in home doubleheaders The Lakers lost only one match. Sweeney won the No. 2 match 6-4, BY BEAU TROUTMAN innings thanks to a walk-off ing. They ’re stepping up to Shannon Flaherty. Dominguez to make it 4-0. In 6-4 while Moccia won 6-3,6-1 in the SPORTSaLANTHORN.COM home run from Jenna Lenza. the plate with confidence. At the next at-bat, ju­ the fifth, Lenza knocked in an No. 3 match. Christman and Sam GVSU cruised to victory in Defensively were doing it, nior catcher Ramos hit a RBI-double and then reached Schrepferman won their matches. unior catcher Jessica an 11 -3 win over the Dragons pitchers are getting their ball to the Findlay short ­ home plate later in the inning Ramos celebrated in game two, clinching the confidence. When you get stop, who hesitated throw ­ thanks to a Findlay error. GVSU DIVISION I AND III her birthday Satur­ unblemished weekend. that, you can start on a roll. ing to second, and scored In the second game Satur­ ROLLER HOCKEY COMPETE Jday, April 8 and the The Lakers (17-15, 7-5 “It’s a nice feeling.” Dominguez from third to day, GVSU fell behind to the IN NATIONAL TOURNA­ Grand Valley State softball GLIAC) have now won In the first game, GVSU make it 2-0. Oilers 3-0 in the first inning. MENT team held quite a party. five of their last six games scored two runs each in the Protecting the lead was The Oilers kept that lead un­ The Grand Valley State Division The Lakers hosted two and are undefeated this first, fourth and fifth innings no issue. Sophomore ace Li- til the top of the fifth inning, I and III roller hockey teams com­ doubleheaders this weekend season at home (6-0). en route to a 6-0 shutout. The povsky went seven innings when Ramos stepped up to peted in Fort Meyers, Florida in and went a perfect 4-0. GVSU “We got a win streak, I Lakers got on the scoreboard and allowed just three hits, bat. Ramos blasted her first the 2017 National Collegiate Roller played the Findlay Oilers Sat­ like that, ” said GVSU coach early in the bottom of the three walks and had seven career home run as a Laker— Hockey National Championships. urday and won by scores of Dana Callihan. “Were start­ first thanks to an RBI-double strikeouts. on her birthday. The Division I team lost in the Elite 6-0 and 6-4. On Sunday, April ing to get some momen­ from senior Kelsey Domin­ The lakers got RBI singles Eight while the Division III team 9, the Lakers defeated the tum. You can definitely tell guez. That was followed by in the fourth inning from se­ was bounced in the Final Four. Tiffin Dragons 1-0 in extra the;, confidence is return­ a base hit from sophomore nior FJlie Balbach and Kelsey SEt SOFTBAU ) Ad For the first time in program history, the Division I team advanced to the Elite Eight. The Lakers were eliminated by their rival Michigan State. Both teams exchanged goals in the first two periods before the Spartans scored the only goal in the third period to advance to the Final Four. Cody Hagen and Kenny Wurth scored the two goals for the Lakers. Like the Division I team, the Division III team advanced farther than it ever has in program history with a Final Four appearance. The Lakers beat Cortland 8-2 in the Elite Eight to reach the semifinals. The Lakers dropped their next game to the eventual national champion Lindenwood in a 7-4 game. Lindenwood jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the first period, and the Lakers were unable to grab the lead. Tyler Glenfield scored two of -li&fe a the Lakers four goals in the game. \ i GVSU DANCE TEAM COM­ t* vVJ PETES IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT The Grand Valley State dance team traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete in the National Dance Alliance Apr. 7 and 8. The Lakers finished sec­ ond place both in Division II Hip Hop and Jazz competitions. The Lakers scored a 9.621 to head into the finals in second place. GVSU could not overcome the deficit in the finals to take IN THE SWING OF THINGS: Matt Williams (7) barely misses making the play at first base. Grand Valley State baseball faced off against the Ohio Dominican Panthers home first place. The four-time in a double header on Saturday, April 8. The Lakers will host a the doubleheader against Ashland Wednesday, April 12, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. gvl I LUKE holmes national champions brought home second place in both hip hop and jazz categories. Looking for consistency VARSITY SCHEDULE IIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GV splits four-game series with Ohio Dominican BASEBALL Wednesday, 1 p.m. vs. Ashland BY JOSH PEICK the bottom half of the frame get tensed up and try to swing ing the ball deep.” Connor Click and complete (Doubleheader) JPEICmLAN THORN. COM after a two-run double by out of my shoes. He threw Young has been trying the six-run comeback. Seth Johnson and a two-run me two fastballs and then to find a groove at the plate Riding an emotional win, homerun by Brody Andrews. two sliders in the dirt. I could ih and out of the lineup in the Lakers tried to keep the SOFTBALL In a weekend that featured 69 combined runs the Grand Connor Click ripped a tell he didn’t like to pitch the the past few weeks. He fin­ momentum going in the sec­ Tuesday, 3 p.m. at St. Joseph ’s Valley State baseball team single up the middle in the slider so he came back with a ished the weekend with six ond game of the day. The Lak­ (Ind.) (DH) split a four-game series with sixth inning to get the Lak­ fastball down the middle” hits and a spot back at the ers trailed by three runs after Ohio Dominican Saturday, ers a run away from sending He tattooed the fastball top of the lineup. the third inning and only MEN’S GOLF April 8 and Sunday, April 9. the game to extra innings. in between the shortstop “When he ’s there and in managed one run in the game Monday, all day at NCAA Midwest The Lakers won the first and In the seventh inning, and second baseman to a rhythm he ’s a difference on a Matt Williams single. Regional #4 (Noblesville. Ind.) last game of the series 9-8 and Ryan Blake-Jones started score Blake-Jones and send maker,” said GVSU coach “I feel like we just weren’t 13-9 and dropped the middle off the inning with a dou­ the game to extra innings. Jamie Detillion. "He’s a able to keep that emotional ble to left-center. With two “I’ve been working a lot good baseball player. We high, ” Andrews said. “We WOMEN’S GOLF two games 5-1 and 16-8. The Lakers got off to a outs, Alex Young stepped on the swing this past week need to get him going and got so hyped up with that big Monday, all day at JBMF Cavalier slow start in the series, fall­ up to the plate with runners and trying to figure out how keep him consistent.” win, and once we had time to Classic (Glenmoor Country Club) ing behind 8-2 after the top on first and second base. to get it going,” Young said. In the bottom of the eighth settle down it brought us to Tuesday, all day at JBMF Cavalier of the fifth inning. GVSU “I just tried to stay pa­ “I think that this weekend inning, Johnson singled Classic (Glenmoor Country Club) cut the lead to two runs in tient,” Young said. "I always helped me out a lot just see­ through the right side to score SEE BASEBALL | A8

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ROWING ‘Put ourselves on the map’ GV hosts 22nd annual Lubbers Cup Regatta

BY ROBBIE TRIANO State, Purdue, Illinois, Mar­ points. Michigan claimed the said. “It was really fun hear ­ squad competition and tion of the sport. RTRIANO@LANTHORN COM quette, Eastern Michigan, best overall men’s score trophy. ing some members of the big being pushed by everyone “It’s really cool to be able Case Western and Drake. The Lakers faced off schools ask, ‘Who ’s that Grand else on the team. That com­ to bring this level of rowing After a long winter and The three day event was against tough Big Ien Valley school ’? I think we put petitive spirit was in full to the area,” Doherty said. multiple out-of-state com­ cut one day short Sunday, schools, but Doherty be ­ ourselves on the map.” force this weekend.” “It’s a mix of nervous, excited, petitions, Grand Valley State April 9, due to 20 mph lieves his team was well pre­ Notable performances Results from the women but above all else adrenaline. rowing has finally been able winds creating tides that pared for the competition. for the Lakers men were: IV Inkers included: IV eights Racing is why we are here, in to compete on its own home were too high for competi­ “As far as racing against di­ eights (second place), F/N (fourth place), F/N eights (fifth) the Midwest there are very turf—or waters—this spring. tion. Although conditions vision one schools, it’s nothing eights (fifth place) and 2V and 2V eights (third place). few regattas like this. ” The GVSU club men's were rough, the Lakers are new for us,” Doherty said. “I eights (third place). The planning for this GVSU rowing will have and womens rowing teams accustomed and trained to think we were one of the only “The men’s varsity boat year ’s Lubbers Cup started in a month-long hiatus as hosted the 22nd annual handle the tough winds. non-Big Ten schools in our had a solid weekend, and early September. One of the they prepare for the 52nd Lubbers Cup Regatta at “You might get some extra event. It’s really incredible to be the other men’s boats did new installments was a live Annual MidAmerican Spring Lake Friday, April water in the boat and feel ex­ able to come to GV and row at as well,” Doherty said. “It’s stream conducted by WKTV Collegiate Rowing Asso­ 7 through Sunday, April 9. tra resistance from the wind, such a high level. important to remember on YouTube. Doherty be ­ ciation Championships in The event is sponsored by but the wind can be compen­ “There is nothing like lining that the success of the top lieves that exposure was great Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the Grand Haven Chamber sated for through rigging,” said up against big name universi­ boat is largely due to inter­ for competition and promo­ Saturday, May 6. of Commerce and held at senior Christopher Doherty. ties and being able to compete Spring Lake Yacht Club. “One of the strengths of this with the best of them. ” The Lakers combined crew is our form. We row well Although GVSU didn’t team score of 35 was in any condition. We consider win any of the 11 men’s and enough to tie with Michi ­ ourselves technicians, students women’s competitions, coach gan for second best over­ of the sport if you will. This al­ John Bancheri couldn’t be all in the field of 10 teams. lows us to not really be affected disappointed with either of The men’s team came in by bad weather. Sometimes it’s his team’s performances. fourth with 18 points and even advantageous for us. “We’re facing schools that the women’s also finished “If anything, it makes racing have a lot more depth and fourth with 17 points. more fun and interesting.” horsepower, but when our Participating rowing clubs Purdue was crowned first eight best face anybody else’s included: Michigan, Michi ­ place after claiming the best eight best, it’s going to be a gan State, Minnesota, Ohio women’s and team overall damn good race,” Bancheri TEAMWORK: Members of the Grand Valley State club rowing team participate during the 22nd annual Lubbers Cup Regatta this past Saturday, April 8 held at the Spring Lake Yacht Club. GVL I KEVIN sielaff

name going into the game— needed to make a routine nitely was pure guts. We haven ’t ond walk-off home run of the with a 1.45 ERA in 12 starts. SOFTBALL was up to bat with two outs. throw to first base for the seen that a lot this year, so it was year to give GVSU the 1 -0 win. “I focused more on not CONTINUED FROM A7 Czart drove the ball down final out. Reinhold com­ nice to see that come up.” “You’re like, ‘Is it going to trying to overpower them, the right field line for her first mitted a throwing error, Ramos led all batters at go? Is it going to go?”’ Lenza but just throw strikes,” Li­ “This ranks pretty high career hit and first career RBI though, scoring the runner the plate and went 3-for- said. “And then you don’t povsky said. “If they hit it, in my birthdays, ” Ramos for the go-ahead run. That from second and tying the 4 with two RBIs. Flaherty, know and you get excited, and they hit it. I have my fielders said. “This is a great day. gave GVSU a 4-3 advantage game at 4-4. Shomin and LaTour each then once you see it go over it’s behind me, and I just trust I wouldn’t want to be any­ and its first lead of the game. The tie didn’t last long. recorded two hits. Rein­ such a great feeling, not only my defense and do my job. ” where else on my birthday. ” That ’s not a bad way to Sophomore Shannon Fla­ hold, who came in for relief for yourself but to know that In the final game of the That cut the deficit to 3-1, start a collegiate career. herty notched a two-out for Balbach, got the win. was a win for your team.” weekend, the Lakers won 11-3 but the Lakers still had work “It felt really good to do that RBI single to regain the She pitched 4.1 innings, al­ Lenza is batting a team- and the game ended by mercy to do. Freshman Kelcie La- for my team,” Czart said. “We lead. Ramos followed that lowed four hits, two walks high .471 this season. She rule after the fifth inning. The Tour recorded an RBI single were down 3-0, so it was nice to with an RBI single of her and had two strikeouts. also leads the team in dou­ Lakers outhit the Dragons 15-7. in the top of the sixth inning come back and score that run.” own to give the Lakers a In the first game Sunday bles (16) and RBIs (24). She Senior Janae Langs went 4-for- to make it 3-2. Sophomore GVSU briefly lost the two-run cushion and cap against the Dragons, the Lak­ was named GLIAC Hitter 4 from the plate with two RBIs Teagan Shomin scored from lead in the bottom of the off one heck of a birth ­ ers would again need pure guts. of the Week last week. and was a home run shy of the second base on a throwing sixth. The Oilers had a day. Reinhold rectified her GVSU played in its first extra Speaking of players of cycle. LaTour went 3-for-4 with error after getting the lead- runner on second base mistake in the sixth and innings game at home since the week, Lipovsky—who four RBIs. Reinhold (4-4) got off single to start the inning. with two outs. Findlay bat ­ pitched a 1-2-3 seventh in­ April 18,2014—a 3-1 win over was awarded Pitcher of the her second win of the weekend A few at-bats later, fresh ­ ter Madison Arnold hit a ning to end the game. the Dragons, coincidentally. Week last week—got the win after pitching just three innings. man )enna Czart—who groundball to relief pitcher “Second game was pure In the bottom of the eighth in the 1-0 pitchers ’ duel. She The Lakers will travel to dniu’t have a single, hit to he* Courthey Reinhold,who guts,” CaHihan said. “It defi­ irtning, Lehza walked uft’WV the pitched all eighf innings, Rensselaer, Indiana to face plate. She a took a first-pitch ning 11 batters and allowing St. Joe’s College for a dou­ strike, and the Dragons’ pitcher just three hits and no walks. bleheader Tuesday, April 11. came at Lenza again with the For the weekend, she gave The doubleheader was re­ second pitch —that proved to up only seven hits and had 215 scheduled to this week after be a mistake. Lenza went yard pitches between the two starts. being postponed last week. to centerfield and got her sec­ She is now 7-3 on the season

deficit. Ohio Dominican’s I^e back with a second double BASEBALL Sponseller reached base five from Andrews that scored a CONTINUED FROM A7 times in the game with three run and a Click RBI-single. RBIs and three runs scored. Ohio Dominican grabbed an emotional low. We really GVSU’s Young finished the a two-run lead in the top of can’t have that. We have to game with three RBIs while the fifth inning, but the Lak­ figure out how to keep our­ shortstop Johnny Nate added a ers scored four runs in the selves stable and comeback pair of RBIs in the loss. bottom of the inning. An­ and compete.” “It’d be nice if we were just drews ripped his third double In the first game of the a little more consistent in situ­ of the game to score two runs Sunday doubleheader, the ations with runners in scoring before Click hit a double of Lakers looked to rebound position and moving runners his own to score Andrews. after a disappointing loss Sat­ on base, ” Detillion said. “Thats Keith Browning drove urday. With the wind blow ­ one area that I would really like in Click on a triple to the ing out, the Panthers jumped for our offense to grow in.” right-center gap to give the on GVSU pitcher Mitch Ash ­ In the final game of the se­ Lakers a two-run lead. craft early, scoring eight runs ries, the Panthers continued the The Lakers scored four in the first three innings. innings-scoring streak with a more runs in the game to give The Lakers scored two run in the opening frame. The enough of a cushion for Wil­ runs in the second inning Lakers answered back in the liams to record a four-out save and four runs in the third in­ bottom half of the frame with a and complete the series split. ning to cut the Panthers ’ lead two-run double from Andrews. GVSU will have a short to two, but the Ohio Domini­ The Panthers finally turnaround with a double- can bats did not let up. came up empty in the top of header at home against The Panthers scored at least the second but scored two Ashland Wednesday, April one run in every inning of the runs in the top of the third. 12, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. game to win by an eight-run Again, the Lakers answered

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BY JACOB ARVIDSON cause I was feeling so good only Lakers to leave Kentucky Moon’s 58.11 -meter heave in and Sarah Beulla to earn distance runners will take [email protected] and coach Steve (Jones) felt I with good marks. The throw ­ the hammer throw was good a provisional mark in the a trip out to California, the could clear 2.17 with ease. So, ers didn’t have any automatic for second place and Chris 4x100-meter relay. Ritter pole vaulters will head to Bowling Green, Ken­ we skipped 2.14 and I cleared marks, but combined to earn Saikalis’ 17.17-meter throw in and Roberts returned in the Kansas, the sprinters will tucky turned slightly Laker 2.17 on my first attempt.” four provisional qualifiers. the shot put took first place. 4x400-meter relay, combin ­ stay in Michigan and com­ Blue Saturday, April 8. Eastern Kentucky ’s Tequan Two of the four came in Angela Ritter also earned ing with Jessica O’Connell pete at Oakland University Grand Valley State track and Claitt set the bar high with his the women’s hammer throw. a provisional mark in the and Duncan to earn anoth ­ and a few more athletes field sent its sprinters, hurdlers, first-place height of 2.28 me­ Kyra Hull took second with women’s 200-meter dash, er provisional mark. will travel to Pennsylvania jumpers and throwers to com­ ters. Jones believes the high- her toss of 55.67 meters, while finishing fourth with a time On Thursday, April 13, to participate at Bucknell’s pete at the Western Kentucky caliber competition helped Kaylyn Hill finished fourth of 24.25 seconds. The junior the Laker squads will begin Bison Outdoor Classic. Hilltopper Relays, where sev­ fuel Weeks’ performance. with her 53.63-meter throw. sprinter then joined Bre- to split and go four differ­ eral athletes posted high marks. “Hunter was really able On the men’s side, Mike anna Luba, Chant ’e Roberts ent ways. The jumpers and “It was a great stepping to jump in a stellar compe­ stone for a lot of our team,” tition,” Jones said. “He was said assistant and jumps able to jump against some­ coach Steve Jones. “Over­ body that ’s a Division I top all, it was a great place to athlete and it pushed him be after last week’s meet.” to jump higher heights. ” Jones’ jumping unit led Duncan continued her the way to GVSU’s strong strong outdoor campaign meet. Hunter Weeks, Samora with a 5.86-meter leap in Nesbitt and Alexis Duncan the women’s long jump. She combined to produce one finished third in the event automatic qualifying and two and earned a provisional provisional qualifying marks mark in the process. for the national meet in May. “She has had solid meets Weeks finished second the last two weeks,” Jones in the men’s high jump. He said. “After a little bit of a cleared the bar at a career-best disappointing indoor year, 2.17 meters to earn an auto­ she ’s taken some major matic qualifying mark. The strides outdoors.” sophomore is now guaranteed Nesbitt earned another an appearance at the 2017 provisional mark for the jump­ NCAA Division II Outdoor ers. The senior took fourth in National Championships. the men’s triple jump when he “Being my opening meet, I posted a mark of 14.93 meters. wasn’t expecting such a good “Samora is improving day,” Weeks said. “I came in every week,” Jones said. at 2.01 meters, cleared it, “He’s trying to do the little then also cleared 2.06 and things technically to be 2.11 on my first attempt. I ready at the end of the year.” MAKING THEIR MARK: Hunter Weeks jumps over the pole at the Lints Alumni Meet Saturday, Jan. 29. The Grand Valley State track and field The jumpers weren’t the passed on 2.14 meters be ­ team sent sprinters, hurdlers, jumpers and throwers to compete in the Western Kentucky Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 8. GVL I LUKE HOLMES

LACROSSE Stepping it up GV beats Findlay, loses to Tiffin

BY BRADY MCATAMNEY break to make it a two point O’Neal chipped in with three very fortunate where the goalie we had. They won the 50/50 and just got a little lax dur­ [email protected] spread. After getting some goals and four other Lakers was out of the cage due to a foul balls. There were momentum ing it. We needed to put slight breathing room at 14-11, added single goals. GVSU and we were able to put the ball swings,” Groveston said. “We our foot on the gas pedal. The Grand Valley State la­ Findlay scored five goals in as managed more shots on goal, in the back of the net.” wanted insurance goals but it is Tiffin capitalized when we crosse team split a weekend many minutes to capture a 16- ground balls and draw con­ Unfortunately for GVSU, what it is. Losing in conference weren’t going our hardest, ” road trip with a Friday, April 7, 14 advantage, but the Lakers trols but had less saved and they were unable to carry the is not something we want to get Datema said. “We needed victory over the Findlay Oilers were able to grab four of the lost the turnover battle. momentum of their second used to so this is something to to play a more aggressive (6-6, 1-1 GLIAC) by a score of last five goals—including the Although they came away straight win into Tiffin. give us motivation.” game and keep up with 18-17 and a loss Sunday April 9 game winner with 22 seconds with the victory, the Lakers felt The Dragons opened the The trio of Loyd, Datema them on that. We’re ready to the Tiffin Dragons (7-3, 1-0) left—to take home the win. they did not play the best la­ game scoring seven of the first and freshman Sarah Stagaard to work harder than ever. 14-16. The Lakers now sit at 3-7 “It was kind of an oppor­ crosse they were capable of. 11 goals and carried an 8-6 scored four goals each while This loss happened last overall and 2-1 in the confer­ tunity to step up because we “We had them on the ropes advantage into the half. In the two other Lakers scored one year too and we were very ence. needed help, ” said junior Meg- and didn’t put our foot on the second, each team scored on each. Senior Chelsey Bishop focused after. We’re ready The first game of the week­ gan Loyd. “It was really giving gas. We had to show some resil­ and off until Tiffin’s lead was handed out three assists. Both to come back and beat end started out hot with GVSU our team what we needed and iency. I called a timeout when, 11-8, but the Lakers showed teams were even in shots on them when it counts in the and UF trading goals from the we stepped up and we saw I believe, it was tied, we had an their toughness and scored goal, though GVSU took more GLIAC tournament and get-go before GVSU hit a five- that, especially being able to opportunity to score and I told five straight to lead 13-11. Un­ shots total and had less turn­ that ’s our mission now.” goal run to take a 7-2 lead ten close it out with a win.” them that this will define our fortunately for GVSU, Tiffin overs than their counterparts. The Lakers’ season contin­ minutes into the first half. The Junior attacker Meghan season,” said GVSU coach Ali­ scored five of the last six to fin­ However, Tiffin won more ues when the Northern Michi ­ Lakers were poised to take a Datema paced GVSU with cia Groveston. “We can handle ish the match. ground balls and draw controls. gan Wildcats (2-9,0-3) visit Al­ 12-7 lead into the half until the six goals on the day while our business and they really did “They scored more than “We started out strong lendale Saturday, April 15. Oilers scored two quick goals Loyd added five of her own. fight. We didn’t get a great first we did. We didn’t take advan­ as well as a goal out of the Freshman attacker Abbi shot off, but we fought. We got tage of all the opportunities iGrandValleyDentistry Something to Smile About Lance W. Dehne D.D.S httpy/ www.allendaledentjst.com/

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NHL Farewell, Joe Louis Arena The Lanthorn staff says goodbye to JLA, which the Detroit Red Wings played in since December 1979

BY ROBBIE TRIANO BY JESS HODGE BY BRADY MCATAMNEY [email protected] ASSOCIA [email protected] BMC A [email protected] It was around 2 p.m. during As one of three daughters, The Joe. Eew venues in the fall 2016 semester when I my dad tried to get my sisters hockey - or any American received a text from my buddy and me involved with sports HISTORIC VENUE: Pictured above: Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings won their final game in sports - compare to the history saying he had an extra ticket to by taking us to any sporting the Joe. a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils Sunday. April 9. COURTESY I AP photo /Paul sancya and infrastructure of the house the Red Wings’ season opener. games that didn’t go too far that Stevie Y, Lidstrom, Ozzy, At first I almost turned it down past our bedtime. My first Shanahan, Federov and, of because of my late night six-to- major league game I went to course, Mike Illitch built. nine, but then I remembered was a Detroit Red Wings game I have plenty of memories that this was the last home- at Joe Louis Arena when I was from the old place. Celebrating opener the Joe would ever 6. 1 don’t remember the actual my uncle’s retirement from the have. Ever. There ’s moments game, I only remember how Detroit Police Department, where life trumps school, and loud it was when the entire sitting a few rows back from sorry professor, I had to go arena erupted into an “Ozzy” the boards as a kid and going with that once in a lifetime chant after Chris Osgood to catch a game with friends, to moment. Upon arrival, the Joe made a miraculous save. After name one in particular. I will had a certain electricity in the that, hockey became my go to never forget being at Joe Louis air that I’ve never experienced sport and I cherished every Arena with my little brother at a sporting event before. Each game I attended at the Joe. BY JACOB ARVIDSON and my aunt and uncle against seat was given a number “9” I am lucky enough to have BY BEAU TROUTMAN BY JOSH PEICK [email protected] the Dallas Stars while my mom [email protected] [email protected] sign in honor of Mr. Hockey, attended hundreds of games spent the night with my dad My favorite memory is eas­ Gordie Howe, that each person there and to have celebrated in the hospital. In the second I never had the privilege of Being from outside of ily Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley held high at the same time. I four Stanley Cup wins and period, the Wings scored two seeing a game inside the Joe, Michigan, I did not have many Cup Finals. Even though didn’t even have to take a pic­ 25 years in the playoffs. That goals and that ’s something I may experiences with Joe Louis back to back-two goals ture because I can still picture arena holds so many great Pittsburgh won the game, and regret for the rest of my life. If I Arena. The first and last time from heaven. My dad had that moment vividly. That day I memories for fans, alums and thus the cup, the entire situa­ had to pick a memory to be my that I visited the Joe was for a passed away right as the Wings learned something much more players. The last game I went tion was memorable. A Stanley favorite, it would be any game game between the Red Wings scored, and my brother and I valuable than I could ever ob ­ to was the second-to-last game Cup rematch from the year Pavel Datsyuk played in. His and St. Louis Blues. As a Blues still know to this day that he tain in the classroom: As long in the Joe against the Montreal before, Game 7, a game that defensive instincts and other ­ fan, it was a good game for sent us those goals to tell us as you wear and support the Canadiens. And even though came down to the wire. The worldly talent on the ice was a me since the Blues won 2-0. that wed be okay. Olde English D, Honolulu blue they lost in OT, the atmo­ game had it all and the energy sight to see. Datsyuk went full Although it was a relatively Thank you for the memo­ or a Bad Boys jersey, it doesn’t sphere was nothing short of in Joe Louis Arena was electric. Michael Jordan in shootouts- boring game with one goal ries, Joe Louis Arena. You will matter your skin color, gender, overwhelming love and respect Will I miss the Joe? No, not -the dude could cross people in the first few minutes of the live on in our hearts forever. age or if you put pineapple for a team and an arena that really. The Little Caesars Arena over on ice. Unfortunately, game and an empty net goal, on your pizza. Because every has brought pride to Detroit. will be a massive upgrade and he now plays in the KHL in you could feel the historic a better environment to watch fan goes through the same his home country of Russia, atmosphere and just a different a game in. However, nothing triumphs and failures together. and the Joe, which was once buzz in the arena compared to will ever replace the historic And when a fallen member home to the “Magic Man,” as other arenas. I am glad I got moments inside the Joe. goes down, we all mourn. To Datsyuk is known in Detroit, to experience the Joe in such a the Joe, you will be missed. is now just a part of sports his ­ historical season while seeing a And to my professor: Sorry, tory. Farewell, JLA. Blue notes win. not sorry.

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