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Four students at Grand Valley State University are taking tennis to a whole new level — on wheels. The Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association, along with students at GVSU, arc developing the first collegiate wheel­ chair tennis team in the Midwest. The Grand Valley Wheelchair tennis team will call themselves the Rolling Lakers. The team will be present in front of the Review Board Friday to apply for status as an official GVSU student organization. “It’s a win-win situation for students and for Grand Valley, ” said Wheelchair Tennis Team Program Director Lynn Bender. “It’s encouraging youth and their families to PtlPtCI i I Ml I come to Grand Valley where they can play collegiate wheelchair sports.” PROPOSED RADIO TOWER WETLAND COMPLEX The GRWSA and the students who will SCALE r - 200* be competing have been planning to begin a collegiate team for awhile now. Bender said. This year was the right time to start

Courtesy Photo / Peter Wampler a team because the number of GVSU stu­ Marshy movement: GVSU professor Peter Wampler and the Storm Water Advisory Group have propsed a new wetlands idea to help control runoff water on the Allendale Campus. dents participating in the GRWSA has been expanding, she said. “One of our major goals is to eventu ­ ally host one of the sectional tournaments at Grand Valley, ” Bender said. “We also Concern for runoff in ravineswant to eventually offer scholarships to get students to come to Grand Valley. ” Storm Water Advisory Group formed to help protect ravines' current state, keep erosion to minimal levels Since the Rolling Lakers will be the only collegiate team in the Midwest, trav­ By Michelle Hamilton he said. Course and a strip of porous material at to slowly squeezing water out of a full eling is inevitable. The team will compete GVL News Editor In the 1960s. the acceptable way to deal the edge of parking Lot C, Moyer said. sponge. Wampler said he would compare in three sectional tournaments that will take with storm water was to funnel it to the There are also purposed plans to construct current runoff levels to a fire hose blasting place in Alabama in October, Kentucky in Storm water management plans have ravines and let it take care of itself, Moyer a wetlands area near Laker Village and into the side of the ravines over a much January and Colorado in February. infiltrated the construction projects on said. The efforts of facilities used to focus Pierce Street. shorter period of time. Players will be required to attend one of campus at Grand Valley State University. solely on disposing of the storm water, but The goal of these strategies is to allow “From what we can tell (the erosion the three sectional tournaments in order to For the construction projects currently recently their focus has shifted to include the storm water to drain more slowly by rate) has been accelerated about 10 times,” compete in the national tournament, which efforts for reducing additional storm water retaining it in plants or ponds, Moyer he said. in progress on the Allendale Campus, the will be held at the University of Arizona in generation, he said. said. The porous material in the parking Wampler watched the water level in the facilities department at GVSU is trying to Tucson in March. Some of the new storm water lot sucks the water up quickly to reduce ravines underneath the Little Mac Bridge manage as much of the storm water as they The players ’ biggest challenge will be can on site, said Assistant Vice President of management strategies being integrated runoff. Implementing these plans will rise about a foot and a half within 10 trying to find the funds for traveling ex­ Facilities Planning James Moyer. into the current construction sites include hopefully reduce the impact of storm minutes, he said. penses, Bender said. Wheelchair tennis “We're trying to find a way to manage roof gardens that will help soak up storm water on campus and the ravines and stop “A lot of people don't even realize, the water without sending it to the ravines, ” water, a new pond near the Meadows Golf the generation of more runoff from storm or just don ’t even think about, what is helps players gain a greater awareness, in ­ water, Moyer said. happening to the ravines, ” said GVSU crease self-esteem and be a part of a team, “It’s not an exact science,” Moyer senior Emily Brehm. she added. said. “We’ve tried some things that failed Brehm said she took a tour of the ravines “I love playing tennis, ” said Jessica miserably, but it doesn ’t prevent us from with a couple of her geology classes last Sporte, president of GVSU’s wheelchair year. She said the ravines are beautiful, but going out and trying again." tennis team. “It’s nice to be able to repre­ A piping structure built near the the damage from piping water into them is sent Grand Valley in a sport even though 1 southeast comer of parking Lot N, for apparent. example, slipped in 1996 and caused a Together, Brehm and her classmates am disabled. ” landslide in the ravines, he said. brainstormed possible solutions together Sporte helped develop the idea of insti ­ “If you ’re going to improve a situation for ways the facilities department could tuting a collegiate wheelchair tennis team you have to set a goal,” he said. improve the ravines, she said. Everything at GVSU. She said playing with her fellow Moyer said his goal is to return the her classmates thought of is something that students through the GRWSA program en ­ runoff levels on the Allendale Campus the facilities department has already tried ticed the idea of a university team. to what they were in 1960 before the though, she added. “We just kept talking about starting a university was built. “Everything they ’re doing helps, but in team and the idea just sort of snowballed GVSU geology professor Peter Wampler the end it’s still going to happen ” Brehm from there,” Sporte said. has formed a Storm Water Advisory Group said. Even though the current members are with some of his colleagues to help provide disabled, Sporte said she hopes that able- the facilities department with another [email protected] bodied students or professors will get perspective on storm water management. “The role of SWAG is to ask the hard See Wheelchair, A2 questions about what we’re doing, ” See more: For more Wampler said. on this story, see the Historically, a lot of runoff water drained Courtesy Photo / Peter Wampler over a longer period of time, Wampler said. Flood gates: Storm water discharges through a pipe near the ravines after a thunderstorm. editorial on page A4 He compared the former runoff levels Heels taking over business world

By Kim Shine “The greater Grand Rapids Courtesy Photo / Lynn Bernier Determination: Grand Valley State University GV1. Staff Writer area needs to know that there are women running multi-million dollar students are attempting to organize a wheelchair tennis team that will compete sales companies and multi-faceted A new segment on WGVU’s across the country The Morning Show is putting the operations in West Michigan,” Wall spotlight on headstrong, business said. A certified member of the savvy females in West Michigan. Zantborn As more and more women Women ’s Business Enterprise successfully climb the corporate (W.B.E.), Language International, ladder, the term “CEO” is expanding Inc. translates, interprets and offers accordingly. As of last year, women both language classes and graphic INDEX were running 10 Fortune 500 design services in more than 80 companies, including Radio Shack, languages to the West Michigan area Section A eBay and Sara Lee, according to of international commerce. Wall News...... A3 said. CNNMoney.com. Opinion...... A4 Though having no initial interests Grand Valley State University Laker Life ...... AS graduate Beverly Wall is one of the in business herself, this farmer’s more than 60 West Michigan women daughter success story is one example Section B who has turned her vision into a of the experiences showcased on Sports...... B1 WGVU radio ’s new The Morning reality. Inspired by the rules of her Nation/World...... B3 father — work every day, stand Show segment, “Business Happens in Marketplace ...... B5 by your word and watch your debt Heels.” — Wall owns 100 percent of her The new segment is spearheaded A6E ...... B6 Girl power: WGVU host Shelley Irwin starts a new segment, "Business in Heels," to discuss the company. See WGVU, A2 power women have in the business world In studio with Irwin is Beverly Wall \ 4* A2 Thursday, September 6, 2007 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn

think it is good for women I’m eager to listen." WGVU “Business Happens in continued from page A1 to have a voice and for West Michigan to see how Heels” premiered Tuesday these women came about in and can be heard every first by the only female host business. ” Tuesday of the month at 9:35 at WGVU, Shelley Irwin. The businessman in Barnett a.m. on The Morning Show. “Business Happens in Heels" would listen to The Morning It will air on WGVU stations is a forum where local business Show segment, he said. I480AM, 850AM, 88.5FM women tell of their obstacles “I’m a business person, so and 95.3FM. and experiences, describe I would like to learn about their ideal employees and give the female aspect of business k\hi [email protected] practical advice on topics such as well as the overall field. ” as networking, Irwin said. Barnett said. “Any new Guests also give suggested information, whether it’s readings and answer questions geared toward females or not. from Irwin and her listeners, she said. “It’s about getting into the hearts of these women and finding out why they accepted THURSDAY a challenge where numerically Sept. 6 they are still in the minority, ” Irwin said. • 10 a.m , 2 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 Planning Meeting The half-hour live radio p.m. — FREE Movie: 300 at •5 to 7:30 p.m. — “Dancing in segment was motivated by Kirkhof •Noon to 3 p.m. — Kirkhof the Mirror" in Cook-DeWitt Irwin ’s own experiences as Center Daytime Programs a reporter, producer and host •9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — GPA Presents: Live Music •5:30 to 7:30 p.m —GVSU in West Michigan’s corporate Workshop at Kirkhof room 215 Women's Rugby Practice world, she said. Guests must •4 to 7 p.m. — ESP Open be independent from outside •10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Tye Dye House •8 to 10 p.m. — Artist-Faculty influence, actively involved Thom in Cook-DeWitt Series with Kevin Maloney on in their business, bring some •4:30 p.m. — Softball Captain's trumpet contribution to their company •Noon — Black History Month and Free Agents Meeting and own at least 51 of their company ’s voting shares, Irwin said. “It's an untold story, ” she said. “I want to find out if this FRIDAY is a profession that should be i»pt. 7 attracting younger women and if so how do we start the •10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 Thom in Cook-DeWitt process early. ” p.m. — FREE Movie: 300 at •9 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Laker Late A businesswoman herself. ; Kirkhof •4 p.m. — GVSU Women's Night in the Kirkhof Center Irw in has a bachelor of science soccer vs. University of in physical therapy from the • • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Tye Dye Indianapolis University of Indianapolis. She has worked for WXYZ- TV Detroit and also for its GVLI Kditlyn Irwin ABC affiliate radio station SATURDAY Working girl: WGVU host Shelley Irwin starts a new segment, Business in WJR. As a producer and host Heels," to discuss the power women have in the business world Sept. 8 of WGVU, she has garnered four Grade Allen awards from •10 a.m, 2 p.m, 7 p.m., 10 p.m. Rugby vs. Central Michigan and vs University of Toledo at WMU American Women in Radio — FREE Movie: 300 at Kirkhof Western Michigan and Television. Irwin ’s proactive nature, •4 p.m — GVSU Women's (grant) Hantfjorn * *8 a.m. — GVSU Men's Golf at •10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — GVSU Volleyball at Ashland Invitational in a trait she said female Volume 42, Number 5 Northern Michigan University Taekwondo Blackbelt Testing, Ashland, Ohio entrepreneurs must have, has Invitational on Grey Walls Golf first to fourth ranking tests at the sparked thoughts of expanding The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published twice-weekly by Grand Valley the new segment to an hour, Course in Marquette, Mich. Fieldhouse •6 p.m. — Authentic College-age State University students 63 times a year. One copy of this newspaper Worship at Lighthouse Community she said. As a greater interest in is available free of charge to any member of the Grand Valley Community. “Heels” develops, the segment •8 a.m. —GVSU Women's Golf at • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Strike Out Church For additional copies, please contact our business offices. Mary Fossum Invitational in East Arthritis: Volleyball Tournament may even expand to include a ’ ; Lansing, Mich. •7 p.m. — GVSU Football at panel of additional guests, she POSTMASTER: please send form 3579 to Grand Valley Lanthorn, r,‘ •Noon — Women's Club Soccer Ashland University in Ashland, added. 100 Commons, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Ml, 49401 •9 to 11 a.m. — Greek Advisors Game vs Western Ohio Although the show is geared toward female audiences, the WW' Michigan University at WMU •9 p.m. — NPHGIGC Icebreaker segment is far from being EDITORIAL STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF biased, Irwin said. The show • 10 a.m. — GVSU Women's •2 p.m. — Women's Club Soccer Dance Editor in Chief Advertising Manager is a “unique niche, ” she said, LAURA WASILEWSKI RAQUEL DELEON and the male CEO could Associate Editor Assistant Advertising Manager learn much from her guests' LESLIE PERALES MALLORY WEBER suggestions. Managing Editor Advertising Reps SUNDAY GVSU junior and business BRANDON WATSON LINDSAY PARKINSON News Editor Sept 9 minor Patrick Barnett said the BRYAN SINICKI MICHELLE HAMILTON show’s concept is very unique Advertising Designer Sports Editor and appealing. It will be good MATT KEELER •8 a.m. — GVSU Men's Golf at Mary Fossum Invitational in East •3:30 p.m. — Intramural Golf MARC KOORSTRA Northern Michigan University Lansing, Mich Tournament for West Michigan and for Arts and Entertainment Editor women, he said. BRANDY ARNOLD BUSINESS STAFF Invitational on Grey Walls Golf “It’s not often that a Laker Life Editor Business Manager Course in Marquette, Mich. • 11 a.m. — Intramural Sports •5 to 7:30 p.m. — Wesley woman ’s perspective is being RACHAEL WILLIAMS CHRISTI POLK Sand Volleyball Tournament Fellowship Dinner and Discussion portrayed, ” Barnett said. “It’s Photography Editors Assistant Business Manager •8 a.m. — GVSU Women's Golf at usually about men because NICOLE BERNIER CHRISTINE VANDERVLIES KYLE HUDECZ Distribution that’s the way the world is. I Copy Editors DAN WARREN ALICIA WIREMAN KATHRYN GARCIA Wheelchair He said he enjoys playing a DANA BLINDER CRAIG BAUTE continued from page A1 sport at the college level despite his Layout Manager RAY LAVIGNE involved with practices or disability. MARIANA SAUCEDO Receptionists JILL ELLISON coaching the team. “Eventually able-bodied people Layout Staff NOW OPEN BRAD DIBENEDETTO ASHLEY KILLGORE who come out to play will see we “The great thing about wheel- ANDREA COLF KELSEY KRUIS • chair tennis is that you can play aren't really different from any ­ JEREMY LEITER Faculty Adviser with an able-bodied person," she body else,” Wilkinson said. “We LAWRENCE BEERY said. “We are just encouraging peo­ are cognitive people. The only dif ­ ple to get involved with the team ference is we have a disability that • spirit and to represent their school puts us in a chair.” The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published under the authorization of the GVSU Newspaper Advisory Board. ~ in a sport.” The Rolling l>akers currently " However, there are restrictions practice outdcx>rs. weather permit­ DEVOS CENTER as to who can play on the team. ting, on Monday and Thursday * Team members must have a dis- nights with the GRWSA from 6 to M-TH: 7:30AM - 11PM Corrections ' ability that inhibits them from play- 8 p.m. Monday night practices are In the Lanthorn ’s Aug. 30 issue, on A3, it was mistakenly reported that * ing a collegiate sport. Bender said. held at the Gainey Complex and FRI: 7:30AM-6PM the Early Alert program is for faculty and staff. The service is geared toward students, with an online form for faculty and staff. Thursday night practices will be Bryan Wilkinson, vice-presi- SAT: 7:30AM-2PM On A1, the picture that ran under the story "GVSU hires new dean of , dent for the team, said he has al- held at Grandville High School. nursing" was not of new dean Cynthia McCurren McCurren is pictured below. .. ways been an athletic person, even For more information on be­ ., before his accident. Having a dis- coming involved with the Rolling . ability does not stop his competi­ I akers, visit http://www.grwsa.com or contact Bender at Iynncurtl0s@ tive nature and Wilkinson hopes GVSU DEBIT DOLLARS Arc E PHD able-bodied participants will see yahoo.com. - that, he said. [email protected]

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Music professor makes debut tonight can offer big relief The Music Department at Grand Valley State University is welcoming For students living on campus, year for a plan that will cover new adjunct professor and Students looking dorm room items are generally $1().(KK)-$I5,(KX) of a student ’s trumpeter Kevin Maloney to protect personal covered by their parents ’ personal property. during hisdebut performance property insurance plans. Veldt Veldt also said students can tonight. items can benefit said. Students who live off- get discounts on that price for Maloney received his campus may not be covered. a number of reasons, including master’s degree and an from insurance of Veldt added. if they have multiple policies Artist Diploma from Boston their own Students in off-campus through the same insurance University and is the winner housing can purchase renter ’s company, such as auto of several international By Jessica Downey insurance. Veldt said. In cases insurance. trumpet competitions. GVL Staff Writer where personal property is stolen Unlike renter ’s insurance, GVL Archive / Baily Duemling The recital will take Encouraging explanations: Grand Valley State University librarians answer or damaged, or if a person is which is a choice to purchase, place in the Performing Arts questions for students and staff at the Intercultural Festival last year. While making sure everything injured at the student ’s residence, having auto insurance is a Center, room 1325 from 8 to is in order for the school year, the insurance company will help requirement in Michigan and 10 p.m. students and parents may want pay for those situations instead there are consequences for Pianist Rebecca Wilt will to take insurance plans into of the student having to pay a driving without it. Veldt said. accompany Maloney during Lecture series to consideration. lot of costs out-of-pocket. Veldt It is a misdemeanor for a car tonight’s performance. When college students move said. owner to drive, or let a car be Admission is free and open out of the house, they may not “From my experience, most driven, without basic coverage. to the public. always be covered by their students that live off-campus Veldt added. The penalty is a fine start 0MA year parents ’ property, auto or health do not have renter ’s insurance of up to $5(X) or one year in jail, insurance, said John Veldt, a because they think it’s too or both. Entry deadlines for licensed sales associate for expensive, ” Veldt said. Failing to provide proof By Leslie Perales how the Office of Multicultural * intramural sports Allstate Insurance in Grandville, However, Veldt added of insurance can result in the GVL Associate F.ditor Affairs can support, collaborate Students interested in Mich. insurance costs about $2(X) a with and be a part of the new signing up for flag football, See Insurance, A6 The Office of Multicultural diversity management and outdoor soccer, roller hockey Affairs at Grand Valley State strategic plan, ” Dang said. or 3-on-3 volleyball need to University offers diverse The Annual Intercultural ’ turn entry packets in to the programing and events for the Student Reception is taking ’ Recreation Center before it university community. place in Kirkhof Center ’s * closes at 11:30 tonight. This year OMA will kick Grand River Room on Sept. 20 Entry packets are off a year of events with one from 4 to 6 p.m. The reception * available at the Rec Center of their signature events, the gives faculty, staff, students and front desk. Professionals of Color lecture student organizations a chance to For additional questions Series. The first program, which meet and connect with each other call the Rec Center front will take place on Wednesday, early in the academic year. desk at (616) 331-3313. will include a group of panelists Through the month of on “The ‘N’ Word, the ‘B’ word September and early October, and Beyond. ” Panelists include Hispanic Heritage Month will New nature trail open for Karrine Steffans, Dr. Benjamin bring many activities and events Coopersville residents Chavis, Joan Morgan and Dr. to campus. Events run from Coopersville Community Raymond A. Winbush. today through Oct. 11. Trails opened to the public Other events in the series As a prelude to the month ­ last week. The trails include “Advocating for Equity: long celebration, the Latino loop through the campus Looking Beneath the Curtain of Student Union is holding two of Coopersville East No Child Left Behind. ” which events. “Dancing in the Mirror” Elementary School, the will take place on Oct. 16. is a theater group performing neighborhood and downtown Connie Dang, interim director skits that give an intimate look at areas, for a combined total of the Office of Multicultural the lives of Latinas through six of about three miles. Affairs, said she is looking characters. The event is taking The project to develop the forward to the new year and place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tonight trails was partially funded the changes it will bring to in Cook-DeWitt. The group is by the Michigan Department the university. While a search also holding the semi-annual of Community Health and committee looks for a new LSU Dinner and Dance, on Sept. Food Stamp Nutrition. Vice President of Inclusion and 15 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., also Equity, Dang hopes to work with in Cook-DeWitt. The evening ’s the new vice president when the events include authentic Latin Get your picture with chosen candidate takes office in food and entertainment and Louie in Kirkhof the winter semester. dancing to Latin music. Laker Late Night “The new person will come Hispanic Heritage Month festivities will take place on board in January and I am will bring six main events to the Friday in the Grand River just looking forward to. the campus. Events include “The GVL Illustration Daughters of Juarez: A True Room in the Kirkhof Center Theft assertion: Students with insurance will have less to worry about when it comes to personal items opportunity to collaborate with starting at 9 p.m. this individual or office and to see See OMA, A6 There will be live entertainment featuring the band AB and Coconut Brown and opening artist Headed for Zen. Students can also New online system for RSOs participate in a fooseball tournament, karaoke and By Kyle Meinke assistant director of the Office of allow for greater communication have their pictures taken GVl. Staff Writer Student Life. within groups, as well as between with Louie the Laker. “Stuey is more user-friendly, ” groups and the Office of Student For more information Haight said. “The old system Life.” contact hamilie@student. Stuey, the new online system had been in place for so long In the old system, some for student organizations, was gvsu.edu. that the technology had become groups were not current with unveiled this Tuesday at MAX outdated. ” active rosters and leadership, It Out, the Registered Student Stuey also creates two new which made it difficult for the Organization annual orientation. Intramural golf outing ways for students to join an OSL to track what was going on, Stuey will replace the organization, Haight said. Reed said. With Stuey, the OSL hosted at Meadows current five-year-old student The Meadows is hosting Students can now search for a will be more informed and better organization system and is group on Stuey and request to connected with the activities of a nine hole golf scramble on scheduled to be released on Sunday. Traditionally, this join,or organization memberscan student groups, Reed added. / Nicole Bernier Wednesday. All Grand Valley send out invitations to potential Privacy settings have also event has been an individual Brilliant business: Mancino's, located near GVSU's Allendale Campus on Lake State University student new members, he added. been installed in the new competition. Michigan Drive, is one of many localtions off-campus to offer free Wi-Fi. organizations are expected to be Participants should sign Haight has been the assistant program. Two of the main registered on the system by Sept. director at the OSL for seven features include the option to up in teams of two in co-ed 22. or same-sex pairs.- The cost Wi-Fi hot spots attract students years and said communication make e-mails and phone numbers The new online system between groups and their visible or invisible to group and/ is $10 per person and there offers student groups many new is an extra charge for a golf members will also improve due or non-group members, Haight By Christen Oliveto and Wi-Fi is another business features, such as a home page for to a new messaging system. said. In addition, groups can opt cart. strategy. each organization, online roster Prizes will be awarded GVL Staff Writer “The new messaging system to make themselves invisible to “I decided to get Wi-Fi to management and messaging the organization search feature, for the longest drive, closest is similar to the one found on work with students with lap­ capabilities between clubs, their he added. to the pin and lowest score. Wi-Fi Internet is a growing Facebook." said Chris Reed, the trend among restaurants in the tops,” Modak said. “It’s a place members, and the Office of OSLtechnology manager. “It will Check-in will start at the Student Life, said Aaron Haight, See Stuey, A6 Allendale community. for students to get their home­ Meadows at 3 p.m. and the work done and get a good meal. scramble will tee off at 4 Several f

The formation of the Storm Water Advisory Group is a step in the right direction to manage the .increasingly fragile ravines, but will be meaningless unless university officials heed its warnings.

.'v For some Grand Valley State University students, the ravines is not a cause for concern, reduced to nothing more than a garbage dump for .Stolen bicycles. For others, the ravines and its surrounding trails provide recreation and relaxation close to campus. Geology classes have an incredibly interactive tool at their fingertips. However, with the university ’s continued expansion, green space is GVL / Elliot Slenk at a premium. Students clamor for more parking spaces when it is that YOUR INSIGHTS ------yery impermeable asphalt space that accelerates the ravines ’ damage. Changes proposed by the facilities department, including roof gardens and retention ponds, are a good start. Other past strategies, What was your favorite part of Campus Life ftowever, have created more harm than good. With the help of SWAG, facilities can use the expert knowledge Night? of GVSU’s faculty — people innately familiar with the campus and ravines — to form solutions that will not damage the area in the future. J SWAG is not the first group to attempt to educate the university on the ravines ’ best interest. Other groups have come and gone, with little success. Facilities should gracefully allow SWAG to educate them in the best possible solution to save the ravines. For their part, SWAG should stand up and let their voice be heard by working with facilities to create the best possible solution. It is not time to play the blame game. It is time to work together before the ravines have been damaged beyond repair. "Getting free stuff." "Lanthorn toothbrushes, "The networking." "You get to see people you •1* and seeing all the new haven't seen since last TETTER TO THE EDITOR------clubs." semester and see what's i new on campus." ■ •• Dear Grand Valley State University,

“ t We (the students) would like to thank you so very much for delaying the disbursement Danielle Finn Jake Uhazie Orlando Estrada Hillary Schultz of financial aid checks this year by two weeks. Your brilliant idea of late monetary Senior Senior Part-time student Junior distribution has forced many of your loyal 1 *iker students into a type of poverty which Psychology Biology Pre-Med Allows us to find new adventures in college life! The excitement in eating PB&J for breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day until Friday because we can only afford a loaf of “Save-a-Lot’ bread and its condiments, has been a new highlight. 1 have never been so grateful for my plasma until I recently had it extracted from my body to pay the rent. Thank you for adding to the stressful environment of beginning another year at GVL STUDENT OPINION college. Students who depend on their financial aid checks for survival, and not just be^Afid WfiYtft trials. Mil ddftttitely increase the use of your counseling facilities this fall. Hopefully we will be reminded of what a hot meal through the digestive system feels like before that direct deposit clears. I guess this is all part of becoming a well- Fighting technology iY>unded individual, for I have learned how to survive off of butter, noodles and a box df expired Wheat Thins. I finally realized that the freshman chemistry class I took did have a purpose when I successfully began fermenting my own fruits and vegetables By Gary Nye networking Now get ready to thank one person. And we already this week. As we have no food to waste, we have temporarily extended the 10 second GVL Columnist sites, which technology for mining your knew each other. Yule to 35. This decision was made to save young lives during desperate times. Perhaps is why it can social life, Let me present you But if you haven ’t figured it at the next sporting event Louie can toss Kool-Aid packets and string cheese to his out by reading my articles. I’ve I’m beginning to wonder be avoided with this quaint anecdote which people in the student section. You needn ’t worry about all the empty calories we’re got to be in the top 10 percent if technology is rendering us almost you may find as useful. getting from our poor diet. We have been able to sweat it off in line at the hxx)kstore of the coolest kids on campus, completely socially inept. entirely. I 1 woke up the morning of while standing there hoping our credit cards aren ’t declined. so why didn't anybody stop and This is something that has find those the f irst day of class quite early, No worries though — I’m sure if I stop by the library I can find some goodies left talk to me? been on my mind since last to be gixxl thanks to my lady friend who over from finals week last winter! Here’s why: I spent my fall when I first came to Grand ways has an 8:30 a.m. class, and I entire day jamming to the Valley State University. I came to build began getting ready for the The future of this great country, songs on my iPod, sending to school here last year as a friendships. day ahead of me. I scoured my Maigo Mimnaugh text messages on my phone, transfer student, hoping to enjoy That cute person in your closet for the coolest clothes I Carrie Leverette could find. Obviously, wearing or calling my mom. Nobody the scenery and make some new American Literature class can Shaniece Alexander talked to me because I was too friends — you know, chum it easily be found on Facebook. a T-shirt by one of my favorite metal bands. Pig Destroyer, busy fiddling around with all the up with some kind folk in my Ycxj can build your friendship technological crap amnected to literature classes. The sort of right there, despite the fact that depicting a barbarian skull my body. 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By Jess Pawlowski attend the event with some of GVL Staff Writer her friends. • Wait, why am I going Along with Evans, anywhere from 250 to 500 to Japan? Students looking for people are expected to attend a night full of music and the dance, McConner said. , # By David Calkins meeting new people can McConner added students GVL Columnist attend the annual Icebreaker from other schools and Dance on Saturday. colleges are invited to come So what exactly should 1 “It’s a dance party that with their GVSU friends, as do on a 13-hour plane ride takes place at the beginning well. halfway across the world? of the year to kick the year “Students from GVSO Do I worry about whether off or ‘break the ice’ for the have the opportunity to come or not a Japanese wall school year, ” said Brittany out and mix and mingle with socket will blow up my MP3 Evans, a sophomore at GVSU their fellow students, as well player? Do 1 flip open a who will be attending the as other students from around Japanese-English dictionary dance. the state of Michigan,” and hurriedly learn such The Icebreaker Dance is Seaborn said. useful phrases as “More sponsored by the National McConner said many Sake over here, please” and Panhellenic Council and the students come from “So where do the ninjas Independent Greek Council, surrounding colleges, but live?” governing councils for they must be signed in by Actually, I’ll probably some of the sororities and a GVSU student and have worry about carelessly fraternities at GVSU. identification. offending my host family or “The dance allows The Icebreaker Dance hopping on the wrong train students to get out of the will take place in the because I can ’t read any house to socialize and meet Fieldhouse Arena. Students katakana. I’ll probably think new people,” said Mary are instructed to “dress to then, just like I’m thinking McConner, President of impress,” McConner said. now: there’s no way I’m NPHC. The dance starts at 9 p.m. prepared for this. I’ll tell Phillip Seaborn, a Laker and lasts until 2 a.m. However, you the same thing I’ve been Late Night Intern and the Nu Seaborn said students should telling my friends and family Gamma Chapter President of not take long to get ready or who ask. No, I don ’t speak Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, wait too long to show up, with Japanese, nor can I read said the dance has been doors closing at midnight. their calligraphy. Yes, I am a around for about 10 years. “Students should go senior English major and no, Seaborn and McConner both because this is a great Courtesy Photo / Campus Dining said the event is put on each opportunity to have some Japan does not specifically Champion chef: Paul Mixa of the Fresh Food Company took the top spot in New Orleans for his dish relate to my studies. year in order to bring students fun, and take a break from all I’ve been literally packing from various classes together of the stress that classes can my bags for weeks. It’s a for a fun and social event. bring,” Seaborn said. “We bit like jumping off of a Gold medal awarded for “It’s a chance for students just want to provide a quality ledge and I don ’t know how to celebrate the start of a event for the students. ” far the ground is below new year and have a little The dance costs $3 for me. I haven ’t really gone fun before the hard work Greeks (all night) and $5 anywhere in the world. Well, of classes begins to set in, ” for non-Greeks before 11 not including snowboarding tuna dishes, coconut cake Seaborn said. p.m. Prices will rise after 11 trips to Canada (Canada He added the dance is put p.m. for non-Greeks. ID is never counts) and the family on to provide a safe, fun and required. before the competition began, offered to enjoy one of the winning vacation I took to Italy First place finish social atmosphere for students “I expect to have a good the chef said he kept his cool dishes and were able to express to (cause let’s face it, “family while they get to know each time and hear good music, ” garners Mixa, team throughout the entire contest. the team how much they liked the vacation ” usually becomes other. Seaborn said it is a Evans said. Seven U.S. teams of different dish. an oxymoron after the first all-expenses paid great opportunity for transfer For more information regions and one team from Canada Mixa confirmed with a laugh couple days). students and freshmen at regarding the Icebreaker competed, Mixa said. Three the best part of the competition But this time, I decided trip to tour Italy GVSU to establish new Dance, contact nphc@ people from the same region were was “definitely when they called to just do it. Everyone has friendships. student.gvsu.edu. on a team, Mixa added. the winner. ” always told me that studying “I went my freshman year Karin Armbruster Like the previous competition, The reward for winning first abroad was a wonderful and I had a good time so I [email protected] GVL Staff Writer the teams had a pantry list of place is no small prize. Mixa experience. I’ve heard it am going back this year, ” different ingredients and a budget received an all expense paid trip said that traveling the world said Evans, who said she will to take into consideration for for two to Italy. There he will “changes you, ” that “you Grand Valley State University preparing the three-course meal, tour through cities like Tuscany, never look at your country has added another gold medal to Mixa said. Venice and Rome. the same way again.” Now, its growing collection. Mixa said he practiced many Mixa said he will be taking his maybe that’s a cliche, Paul Mixa. chef and manager at times at both work and home trip in early October and his wife maybe a beautiful myth, I the Fresh Food Company, helped in advance to prepare for the will accompany him. don ’t know. But I plan on his team win first place at the North The GVSU Panhellenic Council will host its first fall contest. As another bonus, gold medals finding that out. I plan on American ARAMARK Culinary sorority recruitment event tonight at Robinson Field. In order to impress six judges were given and a trophy in the representing my country and Excellence Competition. The event is open to all women interested in joining a and claim first place, Mixa and shape of a cooking pot was learning all that I can about Mixa. who participated in sorority this year, said Ashley Schulte, vice president of his two Chicago-based teammates awarded. a culture of a people all the the culinary competition in New created dishes such as a trio of Mixa said he gets his recruitment for Panhellenic. way on the other side of the Orleans on July 29, was given The event starts at 9 p.m. and will go until 11 p.m. There tuna, he said. The course included inspiration from magazines and earth. the honor to be in the competition will be light snacks and refreshments available. various tuna dishes with sides what other people like, and that he Why am I going to Japan? after winning first place at a “It’s going to be a good time,” Schulte said. “It’s an of eggplant puree and grilled looks forward to competing again I couldn ’t really give you similar ARAMARK competition peaches, roasted com relish and next year. opportunity for women interested in going Greek to meet a specific reason. But I’m last March. women from all six NPC sororities on campus and see what a lamb roulade. For dessert, Mixa “We’re all excited that the fueled by the faith that “1 wasn't nervous, ” Mixa said. made a coconut milk cake with Midwest won and I’m glad to being Greek is ail about. I’m excited. ” when I get back, I’ll have a “I feel comfortable when I get into For more information on going Greek and NPC fall blackberries and a pineapple bring one home to Grand Valley, ” hundred reasons to give you. these contests. ” recruitment visit the GVSU Panhellenic Web site at http:// gelato. Mixa said. Mixa said food has become his www2.gvsu.edu/~panhell/. Mixa said after the competition, deal kins @ lanthorn .com first passion in life. When asked about his emotions guests that were present were [email protected] Sorority volleyball tournament aims to spike down arthritis Annual charitable fundraiser year, ” said Kerry Sugrue, president of Alpha fun atmosphere,” Sugrue said. “There’s going Omicron Pi. “We put together a committee and to be a DJ too. It’s going to be a really fun donates all proceeds to help just went for it.” afternoon ... something for everyone to enjoy. ” Sugrue said this is the second year her chapter Teams can sign up throughout the week research cure for arthritis has organized the fundraiser tournament. Now around campus. Registration tables will be in they have a special committee delegated to run both the Kirkhof Center and Kleiner Commons By Brittany Tovar and support the event's operations. at various times, Sugrue said. Alyssa Ruedisueli, one of the Strike Out “Each member must fill out registration and GVL Staff Writer Arthritis’ committee chairs and member of consent forms,” Ruedisueli said. “They can be Alpha Omicron Pi, said she. along with her dropped off at a table or in our mailbox in the The women of Alpha Omicron Pi will aim chapter, have been working hard to prepare for Student Organization Center in Kirkhof.” to raise awareness for national philanthropy the event and are excited to see their work pay Ruedisueli said arthritis affects more people arthritis research on Saturday. off and be beneficial. than is generally thought. The sorority will host its annual volleyball “I really hope a lot of One in every 1,000 children tournament, Strike Out Arthritis, at Robinson people come out to not only “Arthritis affects experiences the pain of Courtesy Photo I Elizabeth Doyle Field, located across from The Fresh Food hang out, but to also benefit so many people — swollen or inflamed joints, Research remedy: Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is helping aid % Company and the Lower Commons. our philanthropy, ” Ruedisueli as well as one in every five research for arthritis • “The national organization has one every said. “There will be a barbecue almost everyone adults, she said. the pain, ” Ruedisueli said. “We hope we can picnic for a suggested donation knows someone Laurie Kelly, a nurse at raise enough money to further much needed along with a raffle with prize who suffers from Spectrum Health Butterworth research. Strike Out Arthritis is just one of the drawings. ” Campus in Grand Rapids, many things we do each year. ” Ruedisueli said there will the pain. ” said in many cases the Ruedisueli said her chapter is still promoting also be facts about arthritis disease can leave crippling, the event and the expected turnout is unknown. around the field so people can life-long side effects or can Last year, the sorority was able to donate more than $800 to their philanthropy project. learn more about the research ALYSSA RUEDISUELI cause complications such as “It's only the second annual event, ” they are helping to fund. ALPHA OMICRON PI MEMBER inflammatory eye disease. The event begins at 11 a m. “The cause is not known, ” Ruedisueli said. “Last year we had a good Teams of six to eight people Kelly said. “Research shows turnout, but we are hoping for more people this can register to play for $20 it may be an auto-immune year. All of the proceeds go directly towards and registration is open to all disease. ” arthritis research. We’re just looking to have a Grand Valley State University students, faculty Ruedisueli said it is for that reason alone great time and hope the campus will come out and staff, said Sugrue. She added the winner [the unknown cause] her chapter’s fundraiser and join us. ” of the tournament will receive a “pretty sweet” tournament is important. Philanthropy partners: The ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi prize. “Arthritis affects so many people — almost [email protected] sorority at last year's Strike Out Arthritis tournament. “Besides the food, there will be music and a everyone knows someone who suffers from [

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Insurance the offense, he will face a one- to students about an insurance continued from page A3 year misdemeanor. ” plan from the Columbian Life If a student is injured and insurance Company, which Brain damage may have caused suspension of your driver ’s needs medical attention, GVSU provides accident and sickness license for 30 days, or until can help those who may not be coverage, he said. Almost 4(X) proof of insurance is provided. covered by their parents ’ health students signed up for this pro wrestler to kill family, himself Veldt said. insurance plans, said Mick insurance plan during the 2006- “We do issue arrests if we Doxey, Director of Business 07 school year, he added. find someone driving a car who Services at GVSU. The plan costs $550 annually comment. The company has His father also said the wrestler is not insured to do so,” said By Harry R. Weber “We send letters every for student less than the age maintained steroid use did not seemed perfectly normal just a Brandon DeHaan. assistant Associated Press year to students, encouraging of 30 and $825 annually for cause Benoit to snap. week before the killings. director of the Department of them to take a look with their students more than 30 years Despite the results of the Michael Benoit said Public Safety at Grand Valley parents at what their insurance old. ATLANTA (AP) - Pro institute's tests, there was no Wednesday that he agreed to the State University. “As a result, coverage is,” Doxey said. wrestler Chris Benoit suffered way to know for sure if Benoit ’s testing of his son ’s brain because the vehicle may be impounded GVSU offers information jdowney ®lanthorn .com brain damage from his years in concussions contributed to the murder-suicide was so out of and if the driver is cited for the ring that could help explain murder-suicide, said Dr. Robert character. He also disclosed that why he killed his wife, son and Cantu, a member of the institute after the killings, he discovered himself, a doctor who studied who also is chief of neurosurgery a diary written by his son that WiFi Sirotko said. “1 think it has more it will grow," Sirotko said. Benoit ’s brain said Wednesday. service at Emerson Hospital in showed his son was having “Or how much more 1 want it to. continued from page A3 helped business a little bit.” The analysis by doctors Concord, Mass. problems. Sirotko, like Modak, does not I’m a smaller establishment so I affiliated with the Sports “After reading the diary^ ' Allendale, such as Mancino ’s “Whether it is the sole factor require students using the Wi-Fi want to turn tables and not have Legacy Institute suggests that I would have thought it was and the newly opened Beaner ’s 1 believe is speculation and I connection to order anything. He it get too out of control, ” repeated concussions could have written by someone who was Coffee, connect to the Internet will not go there,” Cantu said by views it as a common courtesy MaryLynn Jonker, co-owner contributed to the killings at extremely disturbed at the time,” for free through Allendale Com­ phone. for students to do so however, he of Beaner ’s Coffee along with Benoit ’s suburban Atlanta home. Michael Benoit said. munications. The level of brain damage said. her husband Dave, said they An Emory University He did not elaborate, but he - “It doesn ’t cost anything ex­ Benoit had can cause depression “If you use something for have Wi-Fi because the compa­ neurologist not involved in did say a friend told him that tra for me,” said Mike Sirotko, and irrational behavior, Cantu free from my business, it would ny ’s corporate office tells them the testing agreed multiple prior to the murder-suicide, owner of Mancino ’s. said. be nice to purchase something,” to offer the service. concussions can cause long-term Chris Benoit had been wearing Sirotko’s signal is strong Benoit ’s brain showed the Sirotko said. “It is standard for Beaner ’s to brain injuries, but she stressed a rosary, which he said was also enough for up to 15 students to same degenerative processes Last year, people did not have,” Jonker said. “It’s a nice that “what types of symptoms out of character. connect at once without notice ­ doctors working for the institute know he had Wi-Fi, but he now offering for students. They can that causes is still very unclear. ” "I think it’s the extreme that is ably slowing the connection found in the brains of two men includes this information in most use Wi-Fi in a nice, relaxing at­ The wrestler’s father, in the wrestling industry today, ” down, he said. who had played pro football and of his company ’s advertising, he mosphere.” Michael Benoit, told reporters he told reporters. “The human - “I connected the Wi-Pi last committed suicide, Cantu said. said. Wednesday he knows his son had skull is not built to get hit by a summer after a demand by stu ­ There were abnormal protein “I don ’t know how much [email protected] because his son told chair or something.” dents and business people,” deposits caused by trauma to him so, but he also said he knows Benoit ’s brain, Cantu said. The father said he has not of no medical records or records There’s no evidence that discussed with his attorney kept by the wrestling league to steroid use causes such protein whether to take any legal action OMA a panel discussion taking place Studies Program, the department support the diagnosis. deposits, Cantu said, though against the WWE or anyone else of modern languages and Steroid use also has lingered as continued from page A3 on Sept. 18. For more times and he noted the issue has not been in the case. dates of events, visit http://www. literatures, the Office of Housing a theory behind the killings, since exhaustively studied. Nowinski, who works for • Story of Serial Murders South gvsu.edu/oma and click on the and Residence Life, the Office anabolic steroids were found in Investigators allowed the the WWE on its initiative to of the Border," “The Portrayal Hispanic Heritage Month link. of Multicultural Affairs, Pew Chris Benoit ’s home and tests institute to test Benoit ’s brain encourage young people to vote, of Hispanics in Mass Media, ” Co-sponsoring Hispanic Faculty Teaching and Learning conducted by authorities showed tissue with the permission of his said concussions can happen in “Brincando el Charco (Jumping Heritage Month events are the Center, Latino Student Union Benoit had roughly I0 times the father, who lives near Edmonton pro wrestling even though many (he Pond), ” “The Impact College of Interdisciplinary and Women ’s Center. normal level of testosterone in in Ardrossan, Alberta. of the moves are staged. 6f Hispanics in Baseball,” Studies, Seidman College The Intercultural Festival, his system when he died. Dr. Wendy Wright, an Prosecutors have said Benoit, “Hispanics at Crossroads: Apathy of Business, School of a campus-wide event, is being The institute, which intensive care neurologist at 40, strangled his wife with a cord, or Education? ” and “Cuba, its Communications, School of planned for Nov. 12 to 16. researches the long-term effects Emory University Hospital used a choke hold to strangle his Future and its Exiles.” Social Work. Women and Gender of concussions, coordinated the in Atlanta, said suffering 7-year-old son, placed Bibles * The first event, "The Portrayal Studies, the Latin American [email protected] using samples of Benoit ’s multiple concussions can lead next to the bodies and hanged of Hispanics in Mass Media, ” is brain tissue provided by the to behavioral changes. But she himself on a piece of exercise Georgia Bureau of Investigation. said, "This isn ’t something you equipment the weekend of June The Waltham, Mass.-based would expect to see turn on one 22. to learning a new system. problems when trying to institute ’s president is former pro day and have someone fly into a Authorities have said Benoit ’s Stuey “I don ’t know how students communicate with groups, wrestler Christopher Nowinski. continued from page A3 vicious rage.” personal doctor, Phil Astin, are going to like Stuey, ” said getting stat reports and things who has said he had to quit the Benoit ’s wife had filed a prescribed a 10-month supply of Amongst the more than 250 * senior Gilbert Valenzuela, like that,” said Registered ring after a kick to the head. complaint in 2(X)3 alleging “cruel anabolic steroids to Benoit every clubrepresentativeswhoattended president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Student Organization Staff Nowinski still has ties with treatment ” and that he broke three to four weeks between MAX It Out, many were excited “It could be hard for students to Assistant Ashley Schulte. “The World Wrestling Entertainment some furniture in their home, May 2(X)6 and May 2(X)7. about the new online system. adapt to a new system. ” system |of communication) was Inc., which runs the league he but investigators have disclosed Astin has pleaded not guilty to •• "I think Stuey is going to Though students may have not up to par.” and Benoit were in. no other evidence of violence federal charges of improperly facilitate easier communication," trouble adjusting to the new After it launches on A lawyer for Stamford, Conn.- by Benoit outside the ring prescribing painkillers and other Said fifth-year-senior Eric system, it had become quite clear Wednesday, Stuey can be based WWEdid not immediately prior to the killings. The wife's drugs to two patients other than 3*i<|iAler,jfl|>resident tow fb sbme students that something reached by visiting the Student return a call Wednesday seeking complaint was later withdrawn. Benoit. jUyaking Club. “We didn't use different from the old online Life home page, located at http:// the old system extensively...it program was necessary. www.gvsu.edu/studentlife/ . wasn ’t the most user friendly. “There were a lot of But I think [Stuey 1 will make it unnecessary technology [email protected] easier for people to find groups and to communicate with them.” ! Despite its convenience, some ffepresentatives raised doubts as MOTMAN'S tP how receptive students will be FARM MARKET //Back-to-School 2007 0-2717 Riverhill Pr. Just 1 mile East of the GVSU Campus

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Despite a mediocre record, it was a; career weekend for many of the players on the Grand Valley State University volleyball team. The Leakers played four matches at the Regis Premier Tournament in Denver, coming away with two win* and two losses. Day one of the tournament started with the Lakers sweeping their fifth consecutive match of the season as they defeated Lock Haven University 34> (30-17, 30-24, 30-20). Games one and two were polar opposites for GVSU. with a .609 hitting percentage in game one and only .061 in game two. Senior middle blocker Erica VandeKopple stepped up with a team- high 12 kills, three assisted blocks, one dig and one assist. The Lakers hit .308 as a team in the match, including 44 kills, 11 service aces and four blocks. Match two of the day turned out to be not as impressive, as the Lakers dropped their first of the year to Southwest Minnesota State University. GVSU lost 3-0 (30-26, 30-28, 30-25). The Lakere hit just . 122 as a team during the match4 compared to. 171 for SMSU. “Southwest Minnesota State was very disappointing,” said head coach Deanne Scanlon. “We did not match their intensity and we did not close out any of the games.” Junior middle blocker Danielle Alexander led the team with 12 kills and two assisted blocks. VandeKopple had eight kills, two aces, one solo and three assisted blocks, with sophomore outside hitter Meredith Young contributing eight kills, two aces and six digs. GVL / Kelly Begerow Scanlon said she was happy with the Lethal attack: Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brad Iciek looks for an open teammate. The lakers defeated St. Joseph's College 42-14 Thursday night in their home opener. effort in three of the four matches and thought they should have come away with at least three wins. Satuiday the Lakers dropped their second match in a row as the Southern Lakers cruise in opener Illinois University Edwardsville took See Volleyball, B2 GVSU improves to 50-2 Iciek was quick to reassure his coach’s Senior Preston Garris weaved in and Florida. Neasman pushed the Laker lead to confidence. He completed five of six passes out of defenders for a 41 -yard run to set up 35-0 on a two-yard draw. when ranked in top spot on the game’s opening drive, including a the Laker’s next score. Iciek then hit senior Sl Joseph’s finally got on the board four-yard touchdown to senior Brandon Antione Trent for a 17-yard touchdown. tow ard the end of the third quarter, after all since 2002 season Horn. “We knew that we were getting cover of the GVSU starters had seen their night Iciek’s lone mistake came at the end of there,” Iciek said. “We felt that if the comer come to an end. Jashon Banks rushed in By Marc Koorstra first quarter when his pass was intercepted was going to melt on that route then we from six yards out for the score. GVL Sports Editor by Puma comerback Lance Bums. could go to the outside. He stayed wide so Banks scored another touchdown for “One critical mistake that, at least, was Antione was wide open. ” the Pumas in the fourth quarter on a five- Head football coach Chuck Martin did in the right part of the field, ” Martin said. The GVSU defense did its job, holding yard run. The Lakers’ final score came on not have many concerns about first-year “Brad held on to the ball too long and that’s the Pumas to 77 total yards in the first half. a eight-yard run by true freshman James starting quarterback Brad Iciek. what happens when you hold on to the ball Only one out of Puma ’s first eight drives Berezik, who led the team with 11 carries The sophomore signal caller had only too long in college football.” was longer than four plays and seven ended for 78 yards. one blemish on the night as he led the Senior Brandon Carr helped Martin and in punts. GVSU took a hit to their defense Lakers to a 42-14 victory over St. Joseph’s Iciek forget about that mistake two plays “We’re always in good position, ” Martin with three players leaving the game with College last Thursday. Iciek completed 13 later when he returned an interception of his said. “Our coaches are tremendous, our kids injuries. Sophomore Robert Carlisle had of 21 passes for 176 yards, two touchdowns own 11 yards for the score. are very smart and they like to be coached to be carted of the field in the second half and an interception. He also had a 15-yard “I had to redeem myself from last year and they like to know what is going on. after dislocating his hip. Senior Matt Beaty touchdown run. because I had a pretty bad game against Once again our starting defense gave up no and sophomore James Wojciechowski also “He’s very poised and very confident, ” them,” Carr said. “That was the type of big plays, which you ’re going to have a lot could not finish the game. Martin said-. “I love his demeanor and I’ve route they were running last year, 10-yard of success if you don't give up big plays.” “We broke rule number one, don ’t get always loved his demeanor. 1 was very stops, so I had a feeling that they would go The third quarter featured the debut of injured, ” said senior linebacker Anthony GVL Archive / Jaslyn Gilbert comfortable with Brad Iciek going into back to that.” freshman quarterback Marque I Neasman, Adams. Super set: Junior setter Jamie Ashmore piace> this game just because of how he handles Carr’s interception helped spark two who participated in just three practices after the ball in front of the net for her teammates to * barnelf. ” more second quarter touchdowns. transferring from the University of Central [email protected] spike in a championship game in 2005

NUMBER CRUNCHER Soccer remains undefeated! By Brian Beaupied On Friday, the Lakers (4-0) defeated the University breakaway from just inside midfield with a little more of Missouri-St. Louis by a score of 3-0. In a game that than 30 minutes left to play. The outcome of Sunday's GVl. Staff Writer featured plenty of scoring chances for GVSU, head game, Tafler said, is the product of a squad playing to Grand Valley State University 's coach Dave Dilanni said his squad could have played its potential. women's golf team took first place The No. 2 ranked Grand Valley State University much better in its home opener. “After Friday we really wanted to come out and in the Laker Classic, finishing with a women ’s soccer team kept its perfect record by picking “We came out real slow in the first half and didn ’t play the way we know we can," Tafler said. “We used team score of 608. The team won up a pair of wins in convincing fashion during the have the offensive focus I would have liked, ” Dilanni the width of the field to its potential, giving each other by seven strokes over Indianapolis holiday weekend. said. “We were trying to attack as individuals and not time and space to make plays. ” University. as a team.” Junior Ashley Elsass also recorded her second goal The Tritons defense was on its heels all afternoon as of the year for GVSU. GVSU out shot UMSL 24-2. Sophomore forward Irie SIUE tried to get under the Lakers’ skin with some Dennis ’ speed created havoc for UMSL all afternoon. physical play throughout, including a yellow card Junior goalie Kristina Nasturzio She buried her first goal of the season on a perfect given out to a Cougar defender following a hard tackle has not given up a goal through feed from junior Joyce Rose after burning by a Triton late in the second half. the first four games of the soccer defender. “There were some fouls that should have been team's season. Her consecutive “My strength is my speed and I try to utilize it to called, ” said Dilanni. “But we’re shutout streak currently sits at the best of my ability, ” Dennis said. just as physical as the next team.” 336:58. “I just kind of felt her (the defender) Tafler echoed what Dilanni said, out the first 10 minutes and felt I “We were knowing that allowing rough play could take her.” frustrated. We to get to the team would ultimately Freshman Kristen Eible and affect the team’s play. junior Colleen Hillgard also found could have scored The Laker offense averaged eight The defensive tandem of seniors the back of the net for the Lakers. more goals and yards per carry rushing and a total Sue Christenson and Kourtney of 256 yards during their 42-14 The Laker offense, despite ndWng made it easier on Willert proved why they were victory of St Joseph's College. True three goals, had plenty of chances, ourselves.” Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic freshman James Berezik led the way including two posts hit, to add tf the Conference first-team selections, with 11 carries for 78 ydrds and a lead. shutting down the Cougar offense touchdown. “We were frustrated, ” said DAVE DIIANNI and initiating offensive scoring Dilanni. “We could have scored GVSU SOCCER COACH chances. more goals and made it easfcr on Nasturzio improved her shutout ourselves. ” _ streak to more than 336 minutes of The GVSU defensive corps held play before being taken out with President Thomas J. Haas and UMSL in check, allowing only two shots on net for 22 minutes to go for senior keeper Lindsey Klykken. Athletics Director Tim Sekjo were junior keeper Kristina Nasturzio ’s third shutout of the Minutes after the switch, a scramble in front of the officially presented Grand Valley season. L.aker net led to the Cougar's only goal. State Unfcersit/s fourth straight On Sunday, the Laker’s offense came out firing on GVSU will continue its home stand, hosting NACDA Director's Cup as the top all cylinders en route to a physical 5-1 win over the the University of Indianapolis Friday with kick-off athletic program in Division M during GVl I Nicole Bernier University of Southern lllinois-Edwardsville. scheduled for 4 p.m. halftime of last Thursday's football Taking control: Senior defender Kourtney Willed takes control of game versus St. Joseph's College Junior forward Katy Taflcr recorded four goals, the ball in a game last season giving her five on the year. She added her fourth on a [email protected]

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Women s golf team tougher on day two, but the Lakers held participated in individual play, led b\ their own. Following a team score of sophomore Ashley Smith with a 1(5$, wins Laker Fall Classic 303 on Monday, the women shot a 305 good enough to finish in 43rd. Junioi with 60S, beating on Tuesday. Michelle l*x)gaard finished in 58th with The outstanding performance of a final scdVe of 171. Indianapolis by seven the second day belonged to freshman Befofe coming home for the Laker Kristina Langton of GVSU, who shot a Fall Classic, the women traveled to F$ty one-under 7 1. for its respective tournament. By Kyle Paffhausen Senior Tracey Puckering, the leader The Lakers finished 16 shots GVL Staff Writer on the team last season, shot a 158 after the pace, behind Indianapolis and ho«|t finishing day two with an 82. school Ferris State, who came from After finishing third in the Ferris "We need to improve consistency behind to win. After the event, head coach Lori State Invitational on Sunday, the Grand with everyone, ” Puckering said. "You Stinson acknowledged her lone senior Valley State University women ’s will see some low scores, then the next this season, as it was the golf team came home to win its own day a lot of higher last home tournament tournament on Tuesday. scores.” for GVSU this fall. ’ Finishing with a final team score Of the five women ‘It is exciting more “She is a great leadei of 608, the Lakers won by seven who were involved than intimidating- with team play, three on our team and ‘weM; strokes over second place Indianapolis It is fun to go play University. Ferris State University shot higher scores going to miss her,” finished in third with a 621. on the second day these (Division) I Stinson said. The Lakers will face Leading the way for GVSU was of the tournament, schools.” freshman Allie Tyler, who ended her including Tyler ’s several Division I teams tournament with a two-day score of 79. at the upcoming Mary Fossum Invitational, 151. “If I am playing TRACEY Pl/CKERING well, 1 feel more hosted by the Michigan "It feels good,” Tyler said. "But I GVSU/6ENIOR do not think about it too much on the like a leader, ” Tyler State Spartans in East course. ” said. "But I am still Lansing, Mich. Despite leading the team in the first learning and the "I think we can hang two tournaments, Tyler said everyone other girls know that.” with the (Division) I teams,” Tyler said. on the team has the ability to produce Following the first two tournaments. The women are both confident and low rounds. Puckering had nothing but praise for the excited to play against some bigger "Everyone on this team is capable of younger women on the team. schools. doing it," she said. "It is nice to have good freshmen, ” "It isexciting more than intimidating, ” Caitlin Bennett, a sophomore from Puckering said. "With freshmen, you do Puckering said. "It is fun to go play Grosse Pointe Woods, finished just not know what to expect.'but they have these (Division) I schools.” behind Tyler with a final tally of 152. been really good.” GVl / Nicole Bernier Three women from GVSU [email protected] Packswing: Freshman Allie Tyler competes for GVSU in the Laker Fall Classic Tuesday afternoon. Conditions at the Meadows were Embarrassed and ashamed By Marc Koorstra and has nothing to lose. team ifepot an issue. Chad Henne, Brandon Watson Do not let them hang around. althouyji not being able to connect This is bigger than Arkansas on what should have been easy *: GVl. Staff I smart «• losing to Division I-AA The conversions on third down, did not • stop by BEANER'S on ► * We’re Michigan Fans. Citadel in 1992. Bigger than North play terrible. Mike Hart, the most 1 * We do not attend Michigan Carolina State beating Phi Slamma reliable player in college fcxvtball, : nnd this paper does not cover Jamma in 1983. with Jimmy paced the sidelines with helmet in your way to class! I Michigan. But we are sports Valvano running around the court hand, waiting to get back into the like a man who had lost one of his game, forgetting the bruised thigh * -writers because we are life-long 4814 Lake Michigan ; Michigan fans. children at the fair. This is bigger he suffered in the first quarter. buy one beverage than little ole George Mason's • * We have / Carr is a great fixrtball coach. Allendale, Ml 49401 ■been taught to Final Four run in 2006. His record speaks for itself. His But at the same time, this is the players love to play for him and get one FREE 616-895-2075 be objective FREE worst moment in the history of he has run one of the cleanest and give credit „ . - , www.beaners.comQ® BEANER'S* Michigan athletics. programs during the past 12 years. caffeine f tree \a /iti everyday, gooo *m***lodomo«y jooo *«nmyo«wr no cop** where credit is f of thw coupon will«W be*bwccoplaO Otto ppm Soptwnbor 30. 200? COFFEE Forget Chris Webber and the But the game has passed him due, in this case by. College fixrtball has changed - to Appalachian failed time-out. No more Kordell ^Jtate. Stewart throwing a Hail Mary for dramatically during the past couple Sqflew that. what seemed like 90 yards. of seasons and Carr has failed to For the rest of eternity, Ann The little adjust to those changes. Arbor and Sept. 1.2007 will be guys finally Saturday's loss officially a punch line. At the same time, marked the end of the won something. Michigan's season began and This was the Bo Schcmbechler Era of ended on the same day, mining the Awesomeness. It began with the little kid on the Wolverines shot at a national title. playground program'sbiggest win ever, a 24- There is no excuse for 12 victory over top-ranked Ohio Although each campus officeis instrumental in who wouldn't a top-five team losing to a State in 1969. and ended with its back down and Championship Subdivision most embarrassing loss ever. preparing for the arrival of new students, and bopped the team, even if they arc twotime Kirk Hcrbstrcit summed it up bully in the nose welcoming them to campus, the Office of defending champions and even if completely during the broadcast of to gain eternal they played as well as they could. credibility in the Cal/Tennessee game. Herbie Housing and Residence Life The most disturbing thing was said Michigan just showed up. school. not that the Wolverines were out ­ threw their jerseys on the field and The game KMrstra would like to thank played. It was that Lloyd Carr was plan was simple said. “Hey. we’re Michigan. We the following individuals and campus groups for for Michigan. Show up, toss a few out-coached. are the most tradition-filled college Michigan was completely fixrtball team in the country. This touchdowns, run over the smaller unprepared and undisciplined, will be easy. ” making a positive contribution to the GVSU team and get ready for Oregon something that a coach with a Obviously, tradition didn't next week. seven-figure income should be win anything for Michigan, community by participating in the Yeah, giving up a touchdown who showed up and will be or two was inevitable with eight able to prevent before losing to the HELPING HANDS “ embarrassed forever. new defensive starters. However. Appalachian States of the football | Michigan broke the cardinal rule world. move-in volunteer program. Leadership on this Michigan » when playing an opponent who [email protected] [ Student Organizations: Volleyball assists. kills, two aces, two solo and five Individuals: 1 The match was so close Scanlon assist blocks. Riley had 23 digs, two continued from page B1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Jennifer Allard Chris Hernandez Jessica Noble tfxxjght her team would come out assists and an ace. Alpha Omicron Pi Jim Bachmeier Lisa Hickman Laudo Ogura the contest in a 3-2 fashion victorious. .Scanlon was happy with the Alternative Spring Breaks Melonie Bates Firas Hindeleh (30-26, 20-30, 21-30, 30-26, 17- “One break our way and we resiliency of her ytxirtg squad, Diana Pace Black Student Union Craig Benjamin Catherine Frerkhs 15). GVSU posted a .189 hitting would have won the match,” especially after having only a 20 Pat Parker percentage, while SIUE hit .126. Scanlon said. minute break between matches on Campus Crusade for Christ Pat Bethke Monica Johnstone Melissa Peraino The Lakers had II service aces, GVSU got back into its winning day two. playing in the high altitude Dodgeball Club Natalie Beyer Eric Klingensmith Dave Poortvliet eight blocks and 74 kills — 17 more ways defeating California State of Colorado. GVSU Gymnastics Laurence Blose Rita Kohrman Ben Rapin than SIUE. University Los Angeles, 3-2 (30- "rrhe team worked really hard in Inter Fraternity Council Donna Brooks Tami Kraker Jackie Rautio VandeKopple led the team for 20, 30-27, 27-30. 24-30, 15-12). the offseason on their physical shape Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Stephen Burton Ginger Lange Star Raymond the second straight day as she had Alexander hid a career high 17 kills, and it paid off in Colorado, ” Scanlon Laker Football Team Amy Campbell Jan Lenic Cathie Richter a career-high 19 kills to go with six two digs and .364 hitting percentage. said. Laker Men ’s Basketball Team Sue Clay Steven Lipnicki Nancy Richards assisted blocks, one ace and a .361 VandeKopple also added 15 kills. GVSU will travel to Ashland, Pre Physician Assistant Club Simon Cordery Kathleen Loreth Tim Selgo hitting percentage. Junior setter Freshmen middle bkx:kcr Ohio this upcoming weekend Residence Housing Association Michael Couch Sara Lucas Rachel Siglow Jamie Ashmore helped with II Rebeccah Rapin had a career day firr fixir non-conference games Rhythm and Blues Connie Dang Patricia Matthews Sue Sloop kills, 16 digs, two assist blocks and giving the Lakers 13 kills, five before it kicks off the Great l.akes Rowing Judy DeBoer Jane Mays Dave Smith a season high 51 assists. Alexander avsisted bl

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U.S. nuclear envoy terrorism designation. agreed to disclose its nuclear Hill suggested that North programs and disable them denies North Korea Korea first needs to go further by the end of this year. Kim in dismantling its nuclear separately suggested that North has been taken off programs before the U.S. will Korea was willing to declare list of terrorism­ take it off the terrorism list. and dismantle the facilities but “Getting off the list did not mention the year end sponsoring states will depend on further date. after disarming denuclearization, ” Hill told North Korea has fated reporters later Tuesday after a various economic > sanctions meeting with Japan ’s nuclear since the 1950-53 Korefln By Charles Hutzler envoy, also in Sydney for a War. Washington put it on tl)e Associated Press Writer meeting of the Asia Pacific terrorism list for its alleged Economic Cooperation forum. involvement in the 19$7 Hill declined to specify bombing of a South Korean SYDNEY, Australia (AP) what North Korea must do but airliner that killed 115 people. — A senior U.S. diplomat AP Photo / Mohammad laved said those things have been The designation effectively said Tuesday that North Korea Wreaking havoc: Rescue worker examine a wrecked bus at the site of bomb blast in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Tuesday discussed with North Korean blocks North Korea frohi remains on a list of states that Suicide bombers attacked an army bus and a commercial district in a city near the Pakistani capital, killing at least 24 people, officials. receiving low-interest loa$s sponsor terrorism, dismissing the army and police said "They know what these steps from the World Bank and oth£r North Korean claims that are,” Hill said. international lending agencies. Washington decided to remove After a slow start, the parties The administration ©f the designation. to the February agreement President Bush believes that "No, they haven ’t been taken — which include China, Japan, North Korea cheated on an Suicide bombings kill 24 off the terrorism list,” Assistant Russia and South Korea as earlier nuclear deal, supposedly Secretary of State Christopher well as the U.S. and North starting up a separate program to Hill told Japanese reporters Korea have picked up speed in enrich uranium while freezing as he arrived in Australia's implementing its terms. North a plutonium-based prograifi. Blasts shakes Pakistan, officials unclear of those responsible business capital for a meeting Korea shut down its main It has tried to front-load tl)e of Pacific Rim nations. A nuclear reactor in July. current deal to get North Korfa Associated Press many were soldiers. troops are battling militants, Haq State Department press officer After their weekend meeting. to make more concessions Television pictures showed said on Dawn News televisions. separately confirmed the Hill told reporters that North earlier. • how the blast had rjpped the r

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t Grand Valley Lanthorn Brandy Arnold, A&E Editor Thursday, September 6, 2007 A&E [email protected] Celebration on the Grand starts today

By Jess Pawlowski He added the estimated attendance for the three day festival GVL Staff Writer is more than 300,000 people. “We really try to improve on Live music, food and fireworks our crowd from year to year and can all be found at this year ’s get as many people down there as annual Celebration on the Grand we can, ” Landon said. “Each year festival in Grand Rapids. I try to do better than 1 did last year The event starts today at 5 p.m. by bringing in new acts.” and runs through Saturday. This year, Lou Gramm of the Michael Landon, Entertainment band Foreigner will be the COTG’s Chairman for the festival, said national headliner act on Saturday, the COTG was originally started with local bands featured as well. to celebrate the development of "We feature local bands in downtown Grand Rapids, but support of our national headlining has morphed into a celebration acts,” Landon said. “It’s a big deal of all the good things going on for opening bands. They can say downtown. This year will be the they opened for Foreigner." COTG’s 28th year. Landon said performers There will be two stages of live are chosen by starting with the music at Rosa Parks Circle and the headliner acts first and working Ah-Nab-Awen Park. backward, generally picking bands Ah-Nab-Awen Park is alcohol- that compliment the headliner, free and family-friendly, however, be it classic rock or country. both locations will feature a variety Past COTG’s have gone well Courtesy Photo / Steffan Copenhaver of vendors offering food, drinks and the event is continued every Grand finale: From left to right Myles Rutledge, Austin Poel, Tom Steimel, Steffan Copenhaver, Joe Cisler make up the band Broken Sunday. and collectible items. year because there is no lack of Today, at Rosa Parks Circle, the downtown growth and the festival COTG will offer livecountry music brings excitement and focus to the performaoces, including Nashville Grand Rapids area, he said. recording artist Andy Griggs, and "Our goal is to make the event Last show for Broken Sunday a “Taste of Downtown, ” a new something people look forward to event, which will feature a variety every year," Bakken added. “We of downtown restaurants. try to have something that will played in. ” band has been fortunate enough Cisler said as the band gets Intersection lounge “We added several new events appeal to all different groups of The band sold out the night to be offered some great career older, the members have seen ‘obvious choice* hoping to attract more people,” people and audiences. It’s really club in 2004, pulling in 835 peo­ opportunities. He has been play ­ musical styles change and shift said Jeremy Bakken, Public just a fun event with a variety of for local band ple, during a show celebrating ing guitar in the band Brenna, a over the years. They have seen Relations Chairperson for COTG. things to do. ” releasing seven the release of their sophomore show opener, since April. many young bands, playing a On Friday, visitors can expect The festival has a Board of album, “Identity. ” It would seem As* opposed to being really different style of music, come a “Taste of Downtown ” again as Trustees consisting of 11 people, new tracks on this would be the high point for involved with the business side through with big success, he well as live blues performances each representing and controlling compilation disc any local band, but both Copen ­ with Broken Sunday, playing said. at Rosa Parks Circle. At Ah- different aspects of the festival. haver and Cisler site playing at with Brenna is like going back to “But we just roll with it,” he Nab-Awen Park there will be They work all year to raise funds, children ’s activities, including the Palace of Auburn Hills as a the basics, he said. said. “It wasn ’t a huge factor in organize volunteers and book By Brandy Arnold face painting, balloon sculpture culmination of all their efforts “The band is just starting out the band not playing together bands. GVL A&E Editor and a bounce castle and family- Landon said he puts in 20 and past successes. After win ­ — we don ’t play as many shows anymore. ” friendly performances, including hours a weekend for the course of ning a radio contest for which or have as many business con ­ He added the band just was Broken Sunday, a West Mich­ Kimberly Locke from the TV the year in order to prepare for the they auditioned for the spot, the tacts,” he said. "We’re able to not sure if they wanted to try to show “American Idol.” Free igan band and Grand Valley State entertainment aspect of the COTG, band was awarded the opportu ­ play just for the sake of playing take it to the next level. Also, the swing lessons will also be offered University staple, will play its and as the festival gets closer, nity to open for the Barenaked music. ” band needed a break, he said. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. more time is put into preparing for band finale show tonight at the Ladies in October 2006. As for Cisler, he said he is go­ Broken Sunday has played Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday is the event. Intersection lounge. “We put a ing to take a weekend shows all over Michi­ the first Discover Grand Rapids Grand Valley State University The show, which begins at 9 lot of effort well-needed gan for quite a few years, while Walk, allowing visitors to explore students are more than welcome p.m. with opening bands Brenna, into winning break. trying to make money to pay for the developments and points of to come out, whether it be to Bless You Boys and Blue Star interest in the downtown area. that and to ac­ “We’ll do it if it (a “I’m not albums. The band also just re­ attend the event or volunteer for Pilot, marks the end of a long At noon there will be the first tually achieve looking for cently recorded seven tracks not it, Bakken said. The COTG is free, journey for the band, especially band reuinion) feels Priority Health Grand Cycling which is always nice for college it was a really anything too seen on past albums. They will for bass guitarist Steffan Copen ­ right, but we’ve had a Classic, a bike race on the students, he added. good feeling,” specific right be selling the compilation fit­ haver, who started the band with streets of downtown. A ‘Taste of For more information Cisler said. good run. Now seems now, ” he tingly titled “All That's Left” at Downtown" is offered again at guitarist Austin Poel eight years and a more detailed schedule But Co­ like a really good time said. “Music the finale show for $5. Rosa Parks Circle, along with live ago. of events, visit http://www. penhaver said is something “We will always be active classic rock performances. celebrationonthegrand.org. Tips on The two began by writing to end it.” the past year I will always in music, ” Copenhaver said. "I This year will be Landon ’s the best place to watch fireworks songs together and tossed around has been filled be doing, but was studying music education sixth year involved in the festival arc also located on the Web site. the idea of forming a band. Even ­ with * many I'm going to at Grand Valley. I took a chance and Bakken*s second. They both “We are certainly excited, ” tually, Broken Sunday was bom, said they hope to attract as many highs and lows STEFFAN COPENHAVER enjoy a little to do this and I can always go Landon said. “We would love to although it took on a few differ ­ people to the festival as possible for the band. BASS GUITAR, BROKEN SUNDAY free time.” back.” have anyone from Grand Valley ent names in the beginning. and have a better crowd than last While they H e Is there any chance of a re­ involved in the event. ” Copenhaver said the finale year. accomplished wished all union show for Broken Sunday show is coming at a good time. "We hope that we will have the some of their the band in the future? biggest crowd that we’ve had in a “We’ve been doing this for jpawlowski@ lanthorn.i oni best things, it also became evi­ mates luck with their future proj­ “We haven ’t really thought long time," Bakken said. quite awhile,” he said. “It’s time dent that things were not going ects. about it,” Copenhaver said. “For to move forward and explore dif ­ to able to carry on as they had in As the band prepares for its some bands that works and for ferent avenues. ” the past, he said. final show, each member has be­ some bands it doesn ’t. We’ll do He added the Intersection was At the beginning of 2007, gun to look back on the ride on it if it feels right, but we’ve had an obvious choice when deciding founding member Austin Poel which they have embarked. a good run. Now seems like a re­ where to do the last show. decided to no longer be in the “Sometimes I’ll hear a song ally good time to end it.” “We’ve always had a really band. Copenhaver said the part­ we did a long time ago and The show is 18 and older and good relationship with them,” he ing was on good terms. think, ‘Man I can ’t believe I tickets cost $5. Tickets are avail­ said. “The management, book­ “It was a big surprise, ” he thought that was ever cool,”’ he able at all Ticketmaster outlets ing and sound people have all said. “He started it with me so it said. “But then I think, ‘Yeah this and will be available at the door. become our friends. Plus we’ve was kind of hard, but he wants wasn ’t bad — it helped us get to For more information about played at least 15 to 20 shows at to do other things like go back where we are today. ’” Broken Sunday and to hear the Intersection. ” to school. As a friend I am very Cisler agreed it is both ex­ songs, visit http://www.bro- Lead singer Joe Cisler supportive. ” citing and embarrassing to hear kensunday.com or http://www. agreed. Fans rest assured, Poel will past songs. myspace.com/brokensunday. “There’s some sentimental be back with the band tonight to “Shoot, we still do that when value there,” he said. “It’s one play in the finale show. we listen to stuff we did two GVl Archive / Ashley Comstock of the first rock venues we ever Groovy: Janine and Jelte Jansma dance to the James Reeser Band at the Copenhaver said the whole weeks ago,” he said. [email protected] Celebration on the Grand last year Circle Theatre brings fairy-tale ‘Pippin ’ to audiences

By Brandy Arnold Dame" and “The Prince Of Egypt.” process, the actors are ready for opening night. very contemporary. “It has a definite feel from the ‘70s, ” she GVl. A&E Editor Although it was created for the Broadway “The play is very entertaining, ” he said. “We stage, Dulin said it was not hard to scale it hope it will be a big hit. Even though the story said. “It’s very hip and fun. ” down. was first told more than 30 years ago. it’s still In the end, Dutkiewicz said she hopes people “Pippin, ” the fairy-tale about a prince in “Pippin is the type of show that is possible very relevant and doesn't feel dated at all.” of all age groups leave feeling entertained. search of true happiness and fulfillment, will hit to do in a variety of ways, ” he said. “It works In “Pippin, ” the prince has finished his “I hope everyone who comes out to see the the stage tonight at 8 p.m. in Circle Theatre. well in a large or small theatre because it does education and begins to look for his path in life. show has a great time.” she said. “That’s really The musical was created by director and not require large sets and is wide open as far as He tries a variety of areas from the military to why the play is here.” choreographer Bob Fosse and was nominated staging direction. ” family and bohemian lifestyles, trying to find “Pippin ” runs from today through Sept. for 11 Tony awards. Originally brought to the Director and choreographer Kyle Dutkiewicz meaning in each one. Essentially, he tries to 22. Show times are at 8 p.m. Wednesday Broadway stage in the ‘70s, Circle Theatre also said they have worked to keep it as original as find where he fits in the grand scheme of the through Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. To presented the story to audiences 15 years ago. possible while makingMt fit their stage. While things. order tickets, which cost $24, call (616) 456- Managing Director Joe Dulin said the theatre they must work with the space they have, she “It’s a real coming-«f-age story," Dutkiewicz 6656. For more information visit http://www. felt it was the perfect time to bring it back. said it has not taken away from any of the play ’s said. “Everyone can relate to that time in their circletheatre.org. He said the play, which is the last of the 2007 original energy. life when they are looting to take the next step season, fit a need because it was high energy “That really lies within the actors,” she said. and make their mark, but this is especially true and had a medium-sized cast. “They are energetic and talented enough to for college students. ” [email protected] “We try to look for balance within the create that energy themselves.” The prince is asking himself the same season, ” he said “The rest of the shows were She added the cast has been fantastic, working questions many college students ask themselves not as dance-oriented. Also, we loved the story hard and keeping up a positive attitude. as they approach graduation, Dulin said. and it has a wonderful musical score.” “They were really excited to put the make­ “What are they going to do? What are they The pop-influenced numbers within the play up, costumes and choreography together,” she going to be?” he said. “This is every young Visit www.lanthom.com to were created by composer Stephen Schwartz, said. “Of course there were some adjustments person who is searching.” read the 'Halloween* movie who has done the scores of productions such that had to made, but they really perked up when Dutkiewicz said it will also appeal to young as “Godspell" and “Wicked ” and the animated they saw it all come together as a whole.” people because as opposed to the usual classical review by Dani Willcutt films “Pocahontas, ” “The Hunchback Of Notre Dulin said after the six-week-long preparation score that accompanies fairy-tales, this score is

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