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NEWS State funding group looks at appropriation ‘OH, THE PLACES Student senate recently created a state-funding advocacy group to talk about strategies to change how money is allocated to universities YOU’LL GO!’ SEE A3

LAKER LIFE Comedy group helps students fight stress Subject to Change improv group is Toast with T. Haas hosting comedy shows during the end of the school year as a way for sends latest Laker students to relax before exam week alums on their way SEE A6

BY JESS HODGE SPORTS [email protected] Junior racks up stats ou have brains in your head. You have for women ’s hoops feet in your shoes. “Y You can steer your­ Grand Valley State center Piper self any direction Tucker has become a key cog for the you choose.” Lakers, contributing with shooting, The wise words of Dr. Seuss rebounding, defense and passing rang true for the newest addition SEE A9 to the Grand Valley State Univer­ CELEBRATION: President Thomas Haas and student senate president Maddie Cleghorn toast the graduating seniors. sity alumni at the end-of-semester Over 300 graduating GVSU students gathered in the Eberhard Center to toast to their graduation. GVL | LUKE HOLMES Toast with T. Haas event. ONLINE Dozens of champagne bottles Students had 45 minutes to State University’ Haas began. “Each one of you because you made (this) were popped, hundreds of glasses talk amongst themselves until the one of you in this room, and now choice,” Haas said. “I’m hopeful that See West Virginia clinked together and many congrat­ speeches began. When GVSU Presi­ over 100,000 alums, has their own at the end of the day, you realized through @GVLSports ulations were in order for the more dent Thomas Haas stepped on stage story that they’re still telling.” that this was the right place for you than 300 students that filtered into and greeted the almost-alums of This event has turned into a bi ­ and that you will continue to excel. Keep tabs on the GVSU football the L.V. Eberhard Center at Grand GVSU, the chatter died down and annual tradition since April of 2013. “This is part of your home, (we) team in Shepherdstown, West Valley State University on Wednes ­ everyone settled in to listen. The aim is to show gratitude for the will always be a part of your home.” Virginia on Saturday by following day night. All were there to celebrate Before congratulating the stu ­ graduates in their persistence to fin­ Haas was only one of three speak- @GVLSports for live tweets themselves, the students, who in a dents, he thanked them. ish college, and, most importantly, matter of days, will graduate and be ­ “Thank you for making the graduate from GVSU. SEE TWITTER.COM come alumni of GVSU. choice to be part of Grand Valley “I so appreciate each and every SEE TOAST | A2

DEMOGRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION Less than 4 percent of Laker Changes within Provost’s Office announced at GV faculty are African American Aboufadel, Benet named as new associate vice presidents

GV calls for increased minority representation BY MEGHAN MCBRADY Movement Sciences, decided to MMCBRADY@LA N THORN. COM leave their positions in my of­ BY DREW HOWARD With the University of Missouri in mind, more comfortable,” Newton said. “Not fice and the new people hired ASSISTANTNEWSmANTHORN.COM students and faculty members at GVSU saying that diversity or mixture among uilding itself upon as assistant vice presidents will are also calling for an increased represen­ other cultures is not important or uncom­ the foundations of replace them,” Davis said. “I am mid the controversy con­ tation of black faculty members. fortable - it’s just nice to know others like talent and leader ­ thrilled to welcome the new cerning the lack of response Jasmin Newton, a junior studying you are around you and near.” ship needed once AVP’s and the new confidential to racist incidents from offi­ criminal justice, is in her first semester at According to research done by the students gradu ­ assistant as I helped make those cials at the University of Mis­ GVSU since transferring from Michigan GVSU Office of Institutional Analysis, ate, the Office of the Provost hiring choices.” souri, students at Mizzou State University. As a black student on a black students account for 5.2 percent of at Grand Valley State Univer­ Edward Aboufadel, a math­ have made demands for the institution to predominately white campus, Newton the student population - higher than the sity prides itself on fostering ematics professor, and Suz- increase its black faculty to 10 percent by said an increase in black faculty would faculty ’s 3.8 percent. academic excellence and ac­ eanne Benet, a professor of the 2017-18 academic year. create a more comfortable atmosphere. Louis Moore, professor of African tive involvement marketing, have At Grand Valley State University, the “I just think being in an environment throughout their — been named as latest data from 2014 showed that only 3.8 where more people are like you and look community in the new assistant percent of all faculty members were black. like you makes everyone feel a little bit SEE FACULTY | A2 their students. “I am thrilled to vice presidents While there welcome the new in Academic and Student Affairs. have been re­ AVP’s and the cent changes in Aboufadel, the office - with new confidential who has over a Mary Albrecht assistant... ” decade of aca­ being promoted demic leader ­ to special associ­ ship at GVSU, ate to the provost GAYLE DAVIS including work and Jan Aussick- PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE as a department VICE PRESIDENT FOR er being hired to chair and serves STUDENT AFFAIRS replace Albrecht on the faculty as the confiden­ senate, will focus tial executive on faculty issues, assistant - more personnel primarily with personnel poli­ changes are on the way. cies and practices. Gayle Davis, provost and “I will be working with the executive vice president for faculty senate and associated Academic and Student Affairs, committees on questions re­ indicated that there was an in­ lated to personnel policies and ternal search conducted for the procedures, ” Aboufadel said. “I two new associate vice presi­ will also be involved in the ad ­ dents within the office. ministration of the new LIFT “Associate Vice President surveys (laker Impressions of Jon Jellema, retiring, and Nan­ TALKING NUMBERS: Louis Moore speaks during a panel discussion. At GVSU, the latest data shows that 3.8 percent of faculty members are black. According to Institutional Analysis, black students account for 5.2 percent of the student population. GVL I Kevin sielaff cy Giardina, return to faculty of SEE PROVOST | A2

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NEWS BRIEFS are always a Laker for a Lifetime. are always here for you.” IHINNIIIIIIHIIINNIMimiNNNINIIinmilllllimilimillllHIlHllimMlINNNIIMNIIimillimillHI TOAST “In just a few days you guys are going to They also had a social media pres­ CONTINUED FROM A 2 be rocking that Laker Blue cap and gown ence this year, which was different from NEXT DEVOS MEDICAL ETHICS COLLOQUY TO FO­ as you anticipate what to come,” she said. years prior. Collver called it a “live so­ CUS ON MARIJUANA ers who stood in front of the students “Celebrate all the memories that you’ve cial media wall,” where students at the Experts in the field of substance abuse and addic­ that evening. had at Grand Valley so far and figure out event could #thaastoast and their post tive disorders will debate the pros and cons of legalizing Maddie Cleghorn, GVSU student how to take that with you as you go onto could be shown on the projection slides marijuana for medical and non-medical use during the next senate president, also gave her congrat­ the next step of your life.” around the room. DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy. ulations on making it through the end ­ The third speaker was Brandon Er- The nearly 1,000 new graduates will An argument in favor of legalizing marijuana will less amount of classes, homework and hart, a member of the Young Alumni walk across the graduation stage at Van be given by Kevin Hill, director of Substance Abuse exams. She reflected on the years lead ­ Association at GVSU. He gave his con­ Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Dec. 12 Consultation Services for the Division of Alcohol and Drug ing up to this moment. gratulations to the group of students at 10 a.m. As the Lakers step from being Abuse at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. Representing “There is so much to be proud of and his advice on what to do after finally students to alumni, perhaps they will once the negative side of legalizing marijuana will be Yasmin and I hope you guys have enjoyed your being done with school. again remember the words of one of their Hurd, Ward-Coleman chair of translational neuroscience and time at Grand Valley,” she said. “I hope “Be sure to use and continue to build favorite childhood sages: director of the Center for Addictive Disorders at Mount Sinai you find a way to carry that with you in your Laker connections,” he said. “The one “You’re off to Great Places! Today is Behavioral Health System in New York. your next step.” thing you should know that won’t change your day! Your mountain is waiting, so... Titled, “Is America Going to Pot?,” the colloquy is a free Cleghorn wished them luck for what­ is that you are Grand Valley family, and we Get on your way!” event that will take place on March 14 at the L. William ever is next for them in their lives, as they Seidman Center, located on the Pew Campus. To RSVP, go to www.gvsu.edu/colloquy . A live webcast of the event can also be found at the same link. For additional information, contact Diane Dykstra in the Office of the Vice Provost for Health at [email protected] or (616) 331-5876.

CAMPUS RECREATION TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS Grand Valley State University recreation will hold audi­ tions for a number of group exercise instructor positions on Dec. 11. Students auditioning for a group exercise instructor position should have a passion for fitness and wellness as well as the ability to motivate large groups of people. Group exercise instructors teach classes including yoga, pilates, hip hop, kick boxing, spinning and water classes. Those thinking of trying out should have Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certification. Non-certified instructors with at least one year of experience may also apply. The starting wage is based on experience and skills. Audition day will go from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. inside the Kelly Family Sports Center, located behind the Fieldhouse on the Allendale Campus. For additional information about the audition process, contact Amy Campbell, associate director of fitness and wellness, at [email protected] or (616) 331-3974.

UPCOMING SCIENCE ON TAP INSTALLMENT TO FEA­ TURE GV HISTORY PROFESSOR The next installment of the Science on Tap series will feature a presentation by Craig Benjamin, professor of his­ LAKER FOR A LIFETIME: The bi-annual Toast with T. Haas celebrates students who are graduating from Grand Valley State University. This tory at the Frederik Meijer Honors College, on the topic of year ’s toast featured President Thomas Haas, student senate President Maddie Cleghorn and alumnus Brandon Erhart. GVL I LUKE HOLMES big history. Big history is a new and growing field of study that examines history all the way from the beginning of the earth up to present day. In his presentation, Benjamin will illustrate how big history incorporates both scientific and thing there for them.” clusion and Equity has been winter 2016. The task force is historical disciplines. FACULTY In comparison to other uni ­ combatting the diversity issue purposed with assessing hiring CONTINUED FROM A2 "Intro to Big History" will take place at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 versities within Michigan, rep­ alongside fellow student and processes as well as incorporat­ in the SpeakEZ Lounge, located at 600 Monroe Ave. NW in resentation of black faculty at faculty organizations. ing a trained inclusion advocate American studies, agreed GVSU is more or less the same. “Inclusion and Equity.has into all hiring committees. Grand Rapids. that an increase in black 1 For more information about Benjamin's presentation, GVSU has been continutngfto and will conttftUe’to WigJige Bernal added that advanc- faculty at GVSU would help increase’ this representation with the recently formed Black ing diversity among faculty is contact Cara Ocobock at [email protected] , or visit the black students to succeed Science on Tap Grand Rapids Facebook page. since 2006 in which bldik fac­ Faculty and Staff Association;^ a high priority that will con- better on campus. ulty accounted for 3 percent. the Affinity Group Council tinue to be addressed in the “We should focus on mak­ However, black citizens rep­ (consisting of representatives upcoming years. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INVITED TO VIEW PROJ­ ing those opportunities to resent 14.2 percent of the state from all faculty and staff asso­ “At GVSU, inclusion and ECTS MADE IN GV ENGINEERING COLLEGE hire more diverse faculty and of Michigan’s population. ciations), as well as our student equity are primary outcomes Two hundred students from high schools in the Grand support them because our Jesse Bernal, vice president leaders and organizations, in­ articulated in the 2016-2021 Rapids area are invited to interact with projects made by students want to feel like they for the Division of Inclusion cluding the Student Diversity strategic plan, and are aligned Grand Valley State University students during the annual can see somebody like them­ of Equity at GVSU, recognizes Coalition,” Bernal said. “It’s with our commitment to lib ­ GVSU Project Day on Dec. 10. selves,” Moore said. “If we are that representation among important that we stay in close eral education, ” he said. “This All 50 projects on display were created by GVSU stu­ bringing kids who are com­ Michigan colleges and univer­ relationship and dialogue as includes a focus on equity and dents in engineering, computing and occupational safety ing from environments that sities - including GVSU - has well work together to create an structural diversity - ensur ­ and health management majors. Projects include a recycling are 90 to 100 percent black yet to match. even better GVSU.” ing that our recruitment and machine as well as wrestling sumo robots, among others. and then dropping them in an In an effort to create a The Division of Inclusion hiring is fair and equitable - Project Day will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the environment that’s 90 percent more inclusive campus com­ of Equity will also convene an among other priorities.” Kennedy Hall of Engineering and Keller Engineering Labs, white, you haveto have some­ munity, the Division of In­ Inclusive Hiring Task Force in located on the Pew Campus. For additional information about Project Day, go to www.gvsu.edu/pcec . To get involved, those interested can also email the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing Student Services Center at [email protected] . success policies and their practices. “All these positions support the many PROVOST “I am very excited about the new posi­ initiatives and projects of Academic and CONTINUED FROM A2 tion and the challenges it will bring as my Student Affairs,” Davis said. “The AVP po­ VOL, so NO 30 specific focus will be on student success, ” sitions are responsible for all the personnel Faculty Teaching).” Benet said. “I think we have a number of policies and practices affecting all the uni ­ “I am looking forward to being a part of great programs to assist students with get­ versity’s hundreds of faculty. ” Hanttjorn addressing a clear set of challenges ahead: ting through their curriculum, but I hope Some of these include working with the — re-accreditation, working with insufficient to bring some new perspective to discus ­ University Academic Senate in the shared EDITORIAL STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF financial resources and social changes - sions on how to get even more of our stu ­ governance system, coordinating universi­ cultural, economic, political, demographic dents to finish their degrees and graduate, Editor-in-chief Advertising Manager ty student advising, managing the new fac­ AUDRA GAMBLE MOLLY LABEFF and technological - some which are com­ particularly inside of the six-year window ulty orientations and convocations during ing at us faster than we can keep up. 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POSTMASTER. Please send form 3579 to: Grand Valley Lanthom 0051 Kkfchof Canter Grand Valley State University Allendale, Ml 4*401 HIRING DECISIONS: Provost Gayle Davis speaks at the convocation ceremony at GVSU in August. As the fall semester comes to an end. the Office of the Provost has made some staffing changes. The office continues to focus on students' learning on campus. GVL I KEVIN SiELAFF ♦ ♦ f 1 i ft DECEMBER 10, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN W &GVLNEWS NEWS | A3

UNIVERSITY FUNDING Earning your keep

FINANCE: Grand Valley State University student senate members talk about state funding during their meeting in the Kirkhof Center on Dec. 8. GVSU has traditionally received one of the lowest state funding per student in Michigan. Wayne State University receives more money, though its students do not perform as well as GVSU. Student senate aims to petition the government to address this issue, gvl I SARA carte Student senate highlights state appropriation fund inconsistency

BY JESS HODGE Jeremy Turnbull, Vice President for Public Rela­ order to be part of the bigger conversation, negatively affected by higher-education fund ­ [email protected] tions Ella Fritzemeier, Vice President for External we almost need to align ourselves with talk­ ing. However, GVSU has consistently had one Relations Andy Oeffner and nine other senators ing about funding for higher education in it­ of the lowest state appropriation funds per-stu- rand Valley State University’s stu ­ from a variety of committees who all are inter­ self and not just specifically for Grand Valley.” dent in the state of Michigan, even though the dent senate is fed up with the way ested in the issue of state funding appropriation. The meeting, which took place on Dec. 8, is school was the second highest when it came to state appropriation funds have The senate has previously spoken with only the first, and all the senators hope this will performance funding metrics in 2013. Schools been allocated to public universi­ Matthew McLogan, the vice president for at least be brought to the states attention that the that do not do as well in performance metrics, ties in Michigan. They have decided GVSU university relations, about how to allocation of funds is skewed. Gov. Rick Snyder such as Wayne State University, still receive to form a state-funding advocacy group to talk approach the subject. will propose the budget for 2017 in February more money per student than GVSU does. about strategies to fix this ongoing problem. “Basically the goal of this is wanting to get 2016. Student senate wants to rally together col­ “The second major goal of this committee is Maddie Cleghorn, student senate president, more funding for Grand Valley and raising lectively and bring awareness to students about to shed light on and question and advocate for led this specialized group. The group of 13 in­ our appropriation,” Cleghorn said. “(McLo­ the problem at GVSU, Cleghorn said. cluded Cleghorn, Vice President for Finance gan) advocated that it is a great goal, but in GVSU is not the only school that has been SEE SENATE | A5

TOWER TOUR Climbing the Cook Carillon Tower earned a degree from the carillon Lakers get an inside look at GV icon BY KATHERINE WEST these tours. KWEST@LAN THORN. COM “There are 48 bells, and they go school in the Netherlands, ” Wyn­ up all above us in circles up to the gaard said. “I played piano first he clock towers chime top,” Wyngaard said. “The biggest which made this easier to learn. is something that most bell weighs 3,000 pounds and is There was a big learning curve be ­ Lakers come to grow about as tall as I am, about 5 feet tall. cause the technique of playing is and love during their In the carillon downtown, that same different than piano as you play the college career. What bell is 5,000 pounds and again about carillon with your fist. There also many Lakers do not know is that 5 feet tall. The lightest bell weighs many pedals on the Carillon which it’s not always a computer in charge 14 pounds. The tower holds about are not on the piano. It was a won­ of playing those songs. On Tuesday 23,000 pounds of bronze bells ” derful experience learning how to afternoon, members of the Laker The melodies booming from the play there. If you can learn to play community were given the oppor­ bells are not always auto-generated. piano, you can learn to play this.” tunity to tour the Cook Carillon “The hour strikes are played by The GVSU community took full Tower and witness the process be ­ the computer, while the noon recit­ advantage of the tours with par­ hind the bells themselves. als are played by myself and a few ticipation from undergraduates The Cook Carillon Tower is others, including a student, ” Wyn­ graduates and faculty and staff. 100 feet tall and was built in 1994. gaard said. “The difference between “It was truly a once-in-a-life- Named for long-time Grand Valley the computer playing and a person time experience to go up in the State University supporters Peter is the amount of expression in the clock tower,” said Madeline Coo­ and Pat Cook, the tower contains tune. There will be less expression per, a GVSU freshman. “It was 48 brass bells that were made in the when played by the computer.” fascinating. To actually play the Netherlands. The tone of each bell is In order to learn how to play 3,000-pound bell was so cool — it determined by its size and weight. the bells, Wyngaard was required was liberating. ” Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, to take four years of international Students interested in taking BEHIND THE BELLS: Students tour the Cook Carillon Tower while carillonneur university carillonneur, facilitated study in the Netherlands. lessons for the carillon bells should Julianne Vanden Wyngaard plays the instrument at GVSU. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF “I was there for four years and contact the music department.

CAMPUS POLICE GVPD focuses on officer safety

fore practicing as an official officer. defense in a way that benefits the com­ BY HANNAH LENTZ [email protected] This includes tactical training as munity. The more we are prepared, the well a other situation-based coach­ more the community benefits. ” or Grand Valley State ing, with new elements being added This years training included a University police of­ to the curriculum each year. variety of different elements includ ­ ficers, employee safety Similar to the training seen in ing specific medical practice, edu ­ comes down to a lot the Grand Rapids Police Depart­ cation on handling violent behavior more than bulletproof ment, the GVPD looks to the com­ and a new segment regarding the vests and weapons, mainlymunity focus to­ pinpoint repeated issues neurology of trauma victims. Hing on being prepared for thatany situneed­ extra emphasis, Sgt. Nate “We look at sexual assault, dating ation. GVSU s undergraduate pop­ Dornbos said. All 18 full-time po­ violence and stalking and see what ulation is just over 25,000 students. lice officers within the department we can do to help victims of these in­ With such a large student body have to go through training. stances,” said Capt. Brandon DeHaan comes the need to be educated on “We pay attention to outside sourc­ of the GVPD. “Victims sometimes and ready for a variety of topics. es and trends we see,” Dombus said. GVPD officers receive between “We look at how we can handle situ ­ PREPARATION: Sgt. Jeff Stoll wraps up the night shift and poses in front of his 50 and 80 hours of field training be ­ ations such as subject control and self SEE OFFICER | A5 patrol vehicle on Oct. 25. GVSU police are trained extensively. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

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EDITORIAL Leading the way

Faculty at GV shoud reprepresent desired student diversity

acuity at GV ting priority on bringing should repre­ students from environ­ sent desired stu ­ ments that are of a mainly dent diversity black demographic to a uni ­ As of late, versity that is highly white. increasing campus diversity The college culture shock has been one of the main fo­ is hard enough, especially cuses of Grand Valley State when you feel as though University. The Division of you are not accepted or rep­ Inclusion and Equity re­ resented fairly. cently conducted a Campus While GVSU has worked Climate Survey to see what hard to make sure that mi­ campus community mem­ nority students feel welcome Dealing with contention at family gatherings bers think of the university and accepted and have the as part of an emphasis at resources they need, there is ming from the characters’ entirely different moral and with someone else’s opinion GVSU to provide resources still more work to be done. firmly held and, arguably, ethical codes. about a certain topic, but at for a more diverse and ac­ Part of the idea of being non-negotiable beliefs—are, At the same time, many least you can be able to discuss cepting community. a successful community is unfortunately, reasonably families who have reached the your reasoning with them. In order to fully commit being representative and accurate echoes of a legitimate point of needing to impose You may even fundamentally to this action, we should also supportive of each other. issue. In particular, the notion rules that eliminate certain disagree with a person’s moral focus on having a qualified, Though our diversity per­ that family members can often talking points have already and ethical background from representative faculty, staff centages are low, we do be viciously split over political seemingly exhausted every which they form their opin­ and administrative body. have students who do not and social issues is a problem other avenue available. For ions, but you should still be To make one thing clear: fit into the 82 percent. As experienced by many real example, I have sat through able to discuss that. this push should not mean a community, we should families, including my own. countless volatile debates Some solutions for how to that the university passes be investing in providing In fact, my family has even between my family members handle ideological differences up on qualified candidates an emblematic staff for all BY EMILY DORAN developed a “no-discussion- about every heated issue between people have of course who do not fit a certain students at GVSU whether [email protected] of-religion-or-politics” rule imaginable, and rarely have I been presented, but I would demographic. Instead, it they fall into the majority effectivewhenever my older ever witnessed any consensus argue that many of them don’t means that the university or minority. ight before siblings are home. This policy or understanding achieved. effectively address the real should reach out and make Having diverse student Thanksgiv­ is a reality for many other Rather than futilely continuing problem. Institutional policies sure that as we try to cre­ and administrative bodies ing, a skit from people, particularly around to rehash exhausted topics, my that attempt to suppress and ate a more diverse student allows for more ideas and Saturday Night the holidays. family chose the next logical control free speech on college body, we also apply those perspectives to be shared Live featuring ar­ To a very real degree, I can option, which was to eliminate campuses, for example, aren’t same efforts to make sure among the community. gumentative family members empathize with this desire to them altogether. handling the core of the issue that those at a higher in­ People who come from a putting aside their differences shut out certain serious and In a broader context, this sce­ when they put unnecessary stitutional level reflect the different backgrounds may and bonding overAdele ’s contentious issues like religion nario creates a false dichotomy: and stifling restrictions on student population. have a different view that hit single, “Hello” made its and politics during fam­ It implies that the only two students. Instead, such poli­ Currently, GVSU’s stu ­ can be beneficial to stu ­ rounds on social media. ily gatherings. After all, they options available are silence cies could easily be construed dent population is 82 per­ dents inside the classroom While the clip was highly rarely produce any effective, or viciousness. In reality, this as a large-scale version of cent white, and our faculty and out. Sometimes, they entertaining, poking fun at the thoughtful discourse. On the is not the case. Rare though it families’ bans on certain top­ reflects that. The latest data may not. However, it is up general populaces obsession contrary, discussion of such may be, it is both possible and ics at the dinner table. from 2014 showed that only to us, and those in admin ­ with the British singer and topics typically devolves quite necessary to engage in empa­ In order for real change to 3.8 percent of all faculty istrativepositions, to make her music, it revealed a much rapidly into bitter attacks on thetic civil discourse in both occur, there must be a mass members were black. With sure that those who can of­ more disturbing and profound individuals (as opposed to the private and public spheres. adjustment at the individual our student population be ­ fer a different and needed problem in American culture. their ideas); name-calling; de ­ I cannot stress enough how level. Individuals must assess coming more and more di ­ perspective are given the Namely, this is a distinct lack termined refusals to consider important it is for individuals the ways that they broach verse each year, just as much opportunity to do so. of empathetic civil discourse another’s viewpoint; and, con­ to keep their lines of thought­ contentious issues with of an emphasis should be Lets have uncomfort­ at the individual level. sidering the gravity of some of ful communication open to others in order to promote put on ensuring that we are able conversations about The heated political and social these debates and their topics, others in order to continue to productive discourse. No making the community as how things are right now, debates in the skit—stem­ horrifying realizations that foster healthy and fruitful dis ­ amount of institutional re­ accessible as possible. so we can make decisions many people operate from cussions. You may never agree strictions will be as effective. 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WGVU CAMPUS CELEBRATION Darwin Day comes to GV Science and education to be celebrated on the famous naturalist’s birthday

BY TAYLOR FUSSMAN there will also be an “Endless Forms [email protected] Most Beautiful ” art exhibit running from Feb. 9 to Feb. 25. rand Valley State Uni­ Art submissions for this exhibit versity will celebrate and are currently open. encourage intellectual Many departments are involved curiosity through an with the event, including biomedi ­ assortment of Darwin cal sciences, biology, anthropol­ Day events on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12. ogy, psychology, geology, classics, The events were created to cel­ art, movement science, the library ebrate Charles Darwins 207th and multiple student groups. birthday, to encourage intellectual “I feel that it is important to bravery and education and to in­ start building bridges across dis ­ troduce the various aspects and ciplines because we learn more to­

EXPLORATION: Mariano Avila, inclusion reporter, is pictured during a broadcast. WGVU recently launched a two-year applications worldwide. The day gether than we do apart,” Ocobock program funded through a grant using radio, television and digital programming to look at race issues. COURTESY | WGVU looks to represent international said. “Evolution is at work in our cooperation toward the advance­ daily lives, and it is important for ment of science and education. everyone to realize the impact it Faculty involved with the cel­ has had for the past two centuries. ” Radio program explores ebration expressed their thoughts On Feb. 11, multiple events that the event will encourage discov­ are scheduled, including an all­ ery and innovation in students. day reading of Darwin’s “Origin inclusion, equity issues “I believe that if we can get stu ­ of Species” at the library. dents motivated to be thoughtful There will also be a free evolu­ Two-year WGVU series to focus on marginalized populations about their role in their respective tion improvisation comedy event industries after graduation and never put on by Rapid Delivery 1m- BY ASHLYN KORIENEK intentionally,” Avila said. “Voices that The grant allows me to go out and be afraid to question what seems un ­ prov, followed by a free showing AKORIENEmLANTHORN.COM are not considered important or that find stories that really matter.” settling to them and try to discover of Jurassic Park. This night will are not included from discourse are Since the program is fairly why, we have done a great thing,” said conclude with a panel discussion hile many news stories the stories I am going after.” new to WGVU Public Media, the Vinicius Lima, an assistant profes­ about the evolutionary themes are often repeated, other Currently, radio covers on­ funding of the program is based sor of graphic design at GVSU. “The and facts and fiction of the movie. stories do not make it going stories. However, television on the two-year product. Avila event is in place to plant a seed of in­ On Feb. 12, Charles Darwin’s w to the public eye. News will be a new option for story de ­ said the station is committed to quiry into the students ’ minds, mak­ birthday, the day will begin with a about marginalized velopment. The show, called “Mu ­ inclusion, yet the project continu­ ing them more active in their own lab walkthrough in the Henry/Pad- populations and inclusion issues are tually Inclusive,” will premiere in ing depends on future funding. learning and creative practices.” nos Atrium on the Allendale Cam­ often ignored or not easily found. mid-February on WGVU-TV. “I am very passionate about these Cara Ocobock, assistant profes­ pus. At this time, certain GVSU de ­ With this notation, WGVU Public “Starting February we will have a issues, ” he said. “I like the interviews sor of biomedical sciences at GVSU, partments will have tables set up to Media has launched a two-year pro­ new inclusion show that is one hour,” and going out and finding stories that said that along with the main events demonstrate how the theory of evo­ gram using radio, television and digi ­ Avila said. “We will get into issues people are not listening to or just can­ lution plays a role in their discipline. tal programming to explore race, in­ more in-depth because it is a longer not find. This is a two-year program, Throughout the day there will also clusion and equity issues. In addition, format. It will allow us to dive into one but continuing it really depends on be a scavenger hunt occurring in the the coverage will reach the communi­ issue and dig more into inclusion.” the question of funding in the future. ” library for students to participate in. ties of west and southwest Michigan. Avila said each show will focus WGVU Engage collaborates In the afternoon, keynote The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is on a different issue, such as sex with many other organizations speaker Wenda Trevethan will funding this project with a $230,000 trafficking, which will allow for an in the primary areas of inclusion, be featured during her evolution grant. This grant included fund ­ investigative reporting approach. health, arts, veterans and educa ­ symposium presentation. The ing for an inclusion reporter and He said the majority of his other tion. The program looks to expand symposium will consist of oral producer position and focuses on stories are features, while others the conversation of diversity with presentations about the research initiating community conversations are news stories that are not nec­ on-air broadcasts and events. students and faculty completed through the production of stories. essarily about inclusion. In addition, the Grand Valley related to the topic of evolution. Mariano Avila, inclusion reporter “Its a collaboration project,” he State University Office of Multi ­ Lastly, the celebration will end for WGVU, said the idea was to focus said. “Kellogg gave us the grant to cultural Affairs partners with the with a Science on Tap event at specifically on marginalized popula­ focus on these important issues. It station for events about diversity the SpeakEZ Lounge with a con­ tions with stories that do not tradi ­ gave me the leeway to develop sto­ and inclusion issues. versation about the strange exis­ tionally arise to public awareness. ries and talk to people around the tence evolution caused. GO TO: “We focus on voices that are mar­ community about inclusion in or­ The Darwin Day celebration has am ginalized, either intentionally or un ­ der to find stories worth sharing. www.wgvu.org/engage/incluslon DARWIN: Wenda Trevathan (keynote been, and will continue to be, a col­ “It takes time, care and experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION speaker), courtesy | www.nmsu .edu laborative effort within the university. r'03

has the lowest performance-funding score (three SENATE out of 12) and will still receive the highest state CONTINUED FROM A3 appropriation funding with $8,176 per student. Senate has made a plan with a few steps. the way that funds are allocated,” Clcghorn said The first of these is to send in student leaders to the committee. “From what we’ve heard and to have conversations with targeted legislators have been told, there really isn’t a good system for and then gather a group of students to go to how they choose who gets what money.” Lansing. The goal is to rally a minimum of 500 I here are six performance funding metrics students to travel to Lansing, Michigan. that are used to allocate funding: undergraduate However, Oeffner pointed out that voter degree completions in critical skills area, research registration goes hand-in-hand with the and development expenditures, total degree problem of trying to change the allocation completions, six-year graduation rate, Pell Grant of state appropriation funding. students and institutional support expenditures “Whether you bring that many students as a percentage of total core expenditures. Each to Lansing doesn’t matter,” he said. “It’s more category has an assigned percentage weight. that you have them vote for the representa­ I he state of Michigan’s government writes the tives who are promoting these changes.” enacted appropriation detail for university opera­ For the three-step process to succeed, this tions. In the 2014-15 report, GVSU is tied for the specialized group must figure out a way to second-highest rating in performance metrics grab the interest of students who not only want with a score of 10 out of 12 points. The university change, but also are willing to be that change. is second to Central Michigan University, which The group agreed on one thing: it feels has 11 out of 12 points, and equally rated with as though GVSU students are being cheated University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with 10 out out of money they earn. Even though the of 12 points. Although it is equally ranked with changes they create will not be applied to U of M, GVSU only receives $2,835 per student current students, they hope it will help out - the lowest in the entire state. In contrast, WSU future Lakers and the future of GVSU. LOCATION Lake Michigan Hall 154

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DIGGING DEEPER: Maddie Cleghorn (left), talks during the state funding meeting in the Kirkhof build­ ing on Dec. 8. The focus group looks at how much funding GVSU students receive. GVL I SARA CARTE OFFICE HOURS equity approaches, training on also available for a wide va­ Call or schedule an appointment online. OFFICER working with mental health is­ riety of age groups, lifestyles CONTINUED FROM A3 sues and many other topics. and venues. These programs Appointments are available on Allendale “We cover a wide breadth include alcohol awareness, Campus or Pew Campus display certain thoughts and of different subject matters,” crime prevention, opportu­ behaviors that we can try to Dornbus said. “All of these nities in criminal justice, fire help them with. That’s part of trainings have our officer’s safety, severe weather and an * Drop-ins are welcome what the training is for.” safety and the community’s active shooter situation. I hough there is an initial, safety in mind. ” “Our overall goal with train­ in-depth training period, edu ­ While GVPD does place ing is to provide knowledge and cation and practice continues emphasis on the use of bal ­ expertise to provide the best rand vllfy throughout the year for officers. listic armor for officers, the service to our diverse com mu - G V During these sessions, officers majority of trainings are nityf DeHaan said. “We want State U niversity are given additional materi­ spent with public benefit in to maintain a positive relation­ als on different subject matters mind, DeHaan said. ship between the community including community interac­ Training seminars are and law enforcement.” tion techniques, inclusion and DECEMBER 10, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A6 LAKER LIFE (QGVLLAKERUFE 10

COMEDY ARTS AT A GLANCE 8000918391992994404565 Improv group helps students EXCELLENCE SEMES: HOW TO DIAL WITH DIFFI­ CULT FCOFLI de-stress during exams This workshop, presented by Joan Epperson, the presi ­ dent of Global Business Solutions and Associates, will BY RACHEL HUCK tainment’s sake is something be an outlet for students to tackle how to manage difficult conversations and people. RHUCmLANTHORN.COM desperately needed at GVSIC escape from academics and Epperson will talk about how we behave and how we said Lewis Stone, co-founder of relax for a few hours. influence others, and in turn can have more meaningful hat’s the most the group. “Sometimes we just “We are fundamentally and significant conversations with each other. awkward situa ­ want to forget about life for a focused on the opposite of The workshop will give attendees the tools needed to “W tion you’ve ever while. Comedy lets us do so.” stress,” said Brianna Girard, grow in their respective fields. experienced? ” More and Merrier fea­ president of Subject to Change. This installment in the Excellence Series will take place Intrusive, awk­ tured improv games such as “We want to exist to be an out­ today from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Bike Factory down ­ ward questions are what fuel a “Whose Line is it Anyway, ” let for students to sit back and town. lot of comedy shows and are a from the television show of laugh and enjoy some comedy For more information or to register, visit www.gvsu.edu/ frequent source of inspiration the same name, and “The with their friends. ” sprout. for Grand Valley State Univer­ Press Conference Game.” The student-run group sity ’s improvisation comedy The organization is con­ held auditions earlier this se­ stantly at work to evolve their mester to get more students MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS group, Subject to Change. The student organization group and provide valuable en­ involved and to expand the Tonight at 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., the Hauenstein Center hosted their first official com­ tertainment on campus. group’s reach on campus. will host Harvard professor and contributor for the New edy show of the school year on “When (we) applied to be “This organization has Yorker Louis Menand. He will talk about his response to Friday. Called “More and Mer­ an official organization, we grown and changed beyond the book “The Marketplace of Ideas ”. Since it’s publish­ rier,” the event showcased per­ needed to write something as imagination,” said David Van ing. the book has raised many questions and began forming off-the-cuff skits based a placeholder on the forms,” Alstyne, vice president of the many debates, including topics like required classes on audience members ’ answers Stone said. “I said, ‘just write group. “We have now grown to and questions like “Why do all professors tend to be to questions like these. Subject To Change.’ At that a troupe of 12 and a dedicated IMPROV: The members perform. Democrats?" COURTESY | SUBJECT TO CHANGE “We want to make a change moment, I think we knew fan base of over 200 people.” Over his career, Menand has gained insight and clar­ on campus and in our commu­ that placeholder would be In addition to on-campus practice their improv skills. ity as well as a healthy dose of skepticism on subjects nity through laughter and per­ here to stay.” performances, Subject to “When students come to like these and he will be discussing his ideas during his formance,” said Chelsea Leask, More and Merrier had a Change has also performed our show, I hope they walk presentation. event coordinator of the orga­ turnout of about 50 attendees at Laughfest and in Traverse away feeling a bit happier, less Menand will present in the Charles W. Loosemore nization. “I believe that laugh ­ and was free to attend. City, Michigan. stressed and inspired to make Auditorium in the DeVos center on GVSU's Pew Campus. ter really is the best medicine. ” “We just want to bring hap­ “We are constantly testing a positive impact on the people The group began with piness everywhere we go,” said new games and show ideas in their lives,” Leask said. “A the belief that GVSU was Liam Kelley, who joined Sub ­ in our practices to make sure laugh can go a long way, and SYMPHOHIC WIND ENSEMBLE in dire need of more stu ­ ject to Change last year. our performances are con­ everyone should understand At 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, professor Kevin Tutt will direct dent entertainment and has Subject to Change is tinually evolving for our audi ­ the power of laughter. ” the Symphonic Wind Ensemble in the Louis Armstrong since spent the last three holding events around exam ences,” Van Alstyne said. Subject to Change will Theatre in the Performing Arts Center. The ensemble years trying to provide stu ­ time for students to blow The group also hosts semi­ host another show on Dec. will perform works by Mennin and Gould before a short dents with comic relief. off some steam amidst the nars and improv jams on 12 at 7 p.m. in the Cook- intermission. After the break, the music will resume with “Entertainment for enter­ stress. The group aims to campus for anyone to come DeWitt Center. works from Debussy and Carl Orff. The ensemble is composed of music students, accom ­ panied by applied instrumental faculty members. The GREEK LIFE concert is free and open to the public. For more informa ­ tion, visit www.gvsu.edu/music. Greeks team up to fight sexual assault QUICR IN THI NIW YEAR has just become an official The Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center is holding BY MADDIE FORSHEE creating GVSU’s own chapter. tions on campus that are ded ­ an end-of-the-year holiday celebration in the resource [email protected] She enlisted the help of Alex icated to bringing awareness registered student organiza­ tion and is in the process of center at noon on Dec. 11. They invite all students to visit Dudek, a graduate assistant to sexual assault and forming rom documen ­ completing what Hasmanis the office for light refreshments to end the semester on in the Office of Student Life, conversations about it, which called the “planning phase.” a high note. taries like “The who has taken on the role of is one reason why GASA adviser for the group. The executive board of the For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc . Hunting Ground, ” wants to set itself apart. which dives into “Our thought was to figure “Why GASA is a little dif ­ group has been decided and out how we can engage as many ferent is because it’s not just the organization is working SUSTAINABLI AGRICULTURE PROJECT the world of people as we can,” Dudek said. awareness, it’s action-based, ” on increasing membership The Sustainable Agriculture Project, a self-supporting Greek-related sexual assault on college campuses, to scandals “We want to get information to Hasmanis said. “Let’s not walk and getting the word out student-run farm located just off campus on Luce St., H them in the most efficient way, around the elephant in the about what they are doing. will hold open volunteer hours throughout the rest of the like the one at the University and (administration) has been room, let’s talk about it. It’s an GASA will be at Campus winter. Volunteer hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. until of Virginia, equating the Greek very supportive of that.” uncomfortable topic to talk Life Night 2.0 in January. noon, Tuesdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Fridays from community with sexual assault The organization plans to about, but to me, its a need. ” For more information, email 1 until 4 p.m. Volunteering is subject to cancellation if the is a narrative that has been educate students, but will em­ Dudek said that whether Malayna Hasmanis at has- temperature falls below 20 degrees. Students can volun ­ around for a long time. phasize on training students there are similar organiza­ [email protected] . teer for as long as they want, whether it is 20 minutes or Members of Grand Valley and giving them the skills that tions already on campus, for a full three hours. State University’s Greek com­ allow them to take action in po­ getting students involved is The Sustainable Agriculture Project is an initiative that munity think that stereotype tential assault situations. never a bad thing. began in 2008 that has grown into a farm that produces has worn its welcome and Hasmanis has also been “It’s not enough for us to food for the GVSU Farmers Market and for individual have come together to form working with Theresa Row­ not be part of the problem, CSA shares. a new student organization land, GVSU’s Tide IX officer, we need to be part of the solu­ For more information about the Sustainable Agriculture focused on education and to organize training sessions tion,” he said. Project, visit www.gvsu.edu/sustainableagproject . creating action. Greeks Against Sexual As­ led by professionals that work While membership of sault is an initiative headed up with sexual assault victims. The Greeks Against Sexual As­ SENIOR DANCE CONCERT by the current president of the group plans on being involved sault is expected to be Greek Senior dance majors have collaboratively developed a group, Malayna Hasmanis. in sexual assault initiatives on only, the organization plans dance concert as part of their capstone project. The con ­ “One of the big things asso­ campus in any way possible. on getting GVSU’s entire stu ­ cert, titled “Trapa, ” will showcase seven dancers ’ work as ciated with Greek life, specifi­ “There’s so much more po­ dent body involved in their the culmination of their dance education. Each dancer cally fraternities, is sexual as­ tential for things that we can workshops and events. will perform a solo as well as in a group to show off their sault, ” she said. “It’s all you hear do on campus, ” Hasmanis said. “It’s a really great way to unique choreography. about in the media and (that as­ “Let’s get people thinking, chal­ engage a specific population The senior dance concert will take place at 7 p.m. on sociation) is really messed up. ” lenge their thought processes. of students, ” said Dudek. “As Dec. 11 and 12 in the studio theater in the Performing Arts Hasmanis first heard about We’re looking to take initiatives leaders in the Greek com­ Center. the organization at a national to change their behaviors, to re­ munity, this is a great way for conference for Greek women ally eradicate or decrease rape them to step forward and to SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA this summer. After returning culture on campus. ” really show that.” On Dec. 12, Henry Duitman will conduct the last ACTION: GASA president Has­ to campus, she got to work There are other organiza­ The student organization Symphony Orchestra concert of the semester. The manis. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF 70-member orchestra will perform the works of Verdi, Beethoven and Kodaly. There will be a live stream of MUSIC the concert on the orchestra website at www.gvsu.edu/ orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the A cappella group brings Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/music.

"TUMULTUOUS* SPECIAL SHOWING holiday cheer to campus The photography senior thesis, a project called “Tumultuous,” will end on Dec. 11, but the photographers BY REBECCA HARVEY GrooVe! utilizes a solo­ president of the 15-member “My favorite part is when will host a special viewing of the exhibit on Dec. 12 [email protected] ist or duet with the rest of the group. “We like to keep it the we all run it through for the from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. They will be present to discuss members providing the back ­ same each fall not only for tra­ first time,” she said. “It is their work and their experiences. "Tumultuous” features rand Valley State ground harmony while one or dition, but recognizability.” crazy and almost like magic photography from 12 student photographers as the final University’s two members create a steady GrooVe! members work when you hear all of these portion of their education. GrooVe! a cap­ rhythm by beatboxing. together to create a perfor­ individual, weird syllables pella group put a GrooVe! has been the uni ­ mance of the song that is come together and form this twist on the aver­ versity’s premier co-ed a cap­ unique to the group. amazing, complex song. It’s age holiday concert with ugly pella group since 2009 and “All of our music this se­ an amazing feeling.” Christmas sweaters on Dec. 5. has performed at the Mrs. mester has been arranged by Opening the first and sec­ The holiday performance Michigan pageant, Grand a member in the group and ond act for GrooVe! was Cen­ featured the vocalists of the Rapids Children ’s Muse ­ all the songs have separate ar­ tral Michigan University’s first group without any instru ­ um and various other sites rangers,” Nemetz said. "We ever all-female a cappella group WORD SCRAMBLE mental accompaniment cre­ around Michigan. take real pride in that.” named On the Rox. The group ating the beat, melody and “The (ugly sweater) Nemetz said that keeping was originally founded in 2006 Rearrange the letters to discover harmony to classic and con­ theme has been a tradition of energy up is easy when each and has been competing in th,e temporary music. GrooVe!,” said Kelli Nemetz, performance is so fun. International Championship of something pertaining to skiing. Collegiate A Capella competi­ tion for the last three years. GrooVe! performed vocal numbers that were arranged from a variety of musicians from the music of Backstreet SOUMLG Boys and N’Sync - and tl\e popular corresponding cho­ reography - to “Welcome to the Black Parade ” by My Chemical Romance. “I thought it was beautiful, ” said freshman Shelby Szudera Wienand. “I thought they had a really good variety of songs.” J GO TO: CHRISTMAS CHEER: A cappella group GrooVe! at their Ugly Christmas Sweater Concert. The group www.gvgroovc.com performed popular songs arranged by themselves and did their own choreography. GVL I LUKE HOLMES □ FOR MORE INFORMA TION • • • DECEMBER 10, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ^0 (&GVLSPORTS SPORTS I A7

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>CORBY ADDS TO :>ERSONAL TROPHY CASE Zr Grand Valley State soccer junior Marti Corby is no stranger Collision course rfio awards. The reigning NSCAA /-"Player of the Year was recently tabbed as the 2015 Division ■-JI Conference Commissioners C 'Association Player of the Year Zr In winning the award, Corby became just the second Laker Sin program history to earn the onor (Katy Tafler, 2006-2007). Corby led the nation with 17 ^ ssists, slotted in at third with 25 Jfloals and finished second in the tRation with 67 points. Corby was also named the jr'Pivision II Women ’s Soccer flayer of the Year by Hero ^Sports. GVSU senior Katy Woolley was named to the 2015 D2CCA All-America Women ’s Soccer First Team, as juniors Clare Carlson and Kendra Stauffer, and senior Katie Klunder earned Second Team recognition. •. Freshman goalkeeper Emily • Maresh was named to the Third Team, and sophomore Gabriella , Mencotti received an Honorable Mention.

PANNING EARNS GLIAC AWARD Grand Valley State freshman Zach Panning was named the GLIAC Men ’s Indoor Track and DOG PILE: Safety Garrett Pougnet (25) and defensive end Matt Judon (9) gang together to bring Ashland quarterback Travis Tarnowski crashing to the turf during GV- SU’s victory over Ashland on Nov. 21 in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. The Lakers will take on Shepherd in the NCAA semifinals on Saturday. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Field Athlete of the Week for the running events. The Indiana native ran in the 5000-meter race at the season ­ Lakers prep to face Shepherd in NCAA semis opening GVSU Holiday open on wrong, not within the Division II Last round, GVSU trounced Col­ own wealth of talent in the area. ,Dec. 4. BY ADAM KNORR [email protected] playoff. (Rankings and seedings) are orado State - Pueblo 31-7, silencing 6-foot-4 junior Billy Brown leads the Panning placed third with a things that drive media and fans, but a dynamic rushing attack in the pro­ Shepherd wideouts in catches (74), time of 14:15.36. His time was he Grand Valley State don’t have an indication of level of cess. With a new week comes a new yards (1,265) and touchdowns (7) good enough to meet the pro ­ football team bruised, play and level of competition,” said team. Mitchell and his staff are in the — matching up fairly close statisti­ visional qualifying standard for snuck and slashed its GVSU head coach Matt Mitchell. process of flipping the game plan cally with GVSU’s Matt Williams (64 the 2016 NCAA Division II Indoor way through the Super Though the rankings don’t mean and preparing for Shepherd ’s pass- catches, 1,196 yards, 16 touchdowns). Track and Field Championships. Region 4 gauntlet, and much to either Mitchell or Shepherd first offense, as opposed to CSU- Junior Tony Squirewell, a speedy The Lakers have only compet ­ emerged on the other side as the head coach Monte Cater, the latter Pueblo ’s run-heavy scheme. slotman, has 44 catches for 638 yards ed in one meet this season, and region champions, slated for a spot skipper believes his team to be the The Rams (12-0) are led by junior and sue touchdowns, and third option have a break until Jan. 15, when in the NCAA semifinals. dark horse heading into play. quarterback Jeff Ziemba, a Harlon Dalton Boyd has pulled in 37 catches they will compete in the GVSU In the section of the bracket above “I don’t think there’s any doubt Hill finalist for the top Division II for 547 yards and four touchdowns. Bob Eubanks Open. GVSU, Shepherd University, the No. well be considered an underdog, ” Ca­ player in the nation. Ziemba is one The talented receivers will pro­ 1 seed, earned a first-round bye and ter said. “Grand Valley has been there of the most efficient quarterbacks in vide a test for GVSU^s young sec­ FOUR LAKERS NAMED TO battled through two low-scoring con­ year after year. We’ve been there twice the nation, and has completed 222 of ondary, which has been highlighted THE ALL-TOURNAMENT tests to meet the Lakers with a spot at (including 2010) and it’s great. But ev­ 354 passes for 3,272 yards, 29 touch­ on the field by ballhawking corner- TEAM the national championship on the line. ery year is different. Every ball-club is downs and just four interceptions. back Tre Walton, who has six inter­ Four members of the Grand Four teams are left in Division II. different. The consistency (at GVSU) Mitchell described Ziemba as “a ceptions on the season -- including Valley State soccer team Though GVSU (12-2) was the No. 6 is tremendous and you really have to big kid (with a) great arm, good touch, two against CSU - Pueblo. were named to the NCAA seed in Super Region 4, the rankings respect that and pay homage to it good feel for spacing.” “At the end of the day the two stats I Championship All-Tournament have long flown out the window. “They’re playing their best football While much has been made of care about the most, besides the score, Team following the Lakers ’ “In March Madness, the high­ right now and that’s what everybody GVSU’s depth and talent in the re­ national title victory on Dec. 5. er-seed team is the favorite. That’s would like to be able to do.” ceiving corps, Shepherd sports its Senior defender Katy Woolley, SEE PREVIEW | A8 juniors Marti Corby and Jayma Martin, along with freshman FOOTBALL goalkeeper Emily Maresh took iiome the honors. • The Lakers' third straight •national championship gives the Steam five total national titles, ty­ ing them with Franklin Pearce for Jthe most program titles in NCAA Division II history.

BRANDON CARR NOMINATED FOR NFL MAN OF THE YEAR Former Grand Valley State football standout Brandon Carr has been nominated for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award on behalf of the Dallas Cowboys for the second consecutive season. Carr, a cornerback for the Cowboys, was drafted in 2008 .following graduation from GVSU. SWEETNESS: Grand Valley State freshman running back Martayveus Carter cuts up the field during a GVSU win over Ashland on Nov. 21. Carter, a redshirt freshman, is Carr heads the Carr expected to take over the lead role in GVSU’s backfield after senior Kirk Spencer lost the rest of his season to injury during last week ’s Laker win. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Community Outreach Program, which pushes young students to become better readers, while encouraging active lifestyles and nutrition. Each NFL team nominated a Meet Martayveus player, and three players will be selected for the award among Freshman running back ready to take lead role against Shepherd the 32 nominees. BY ADAM KNORR off against Shepherd University in the was eight. (I) started out with this MC: (Laughs) They call me ‘Sweet­ [email protected] NCAA semifinals. Carter, a true fresh­ coach named Maurice Phillips ness’ on the football team. They say I VARSITY SCHEDULE man, is slated to take the bulk of Spen­ and basically he created me as a run like Walter Payton. 'fimnmiHnmiiHHiMimimiHmMiiiiimimiiimiin n last week ’s win over cer’s work out of the backfield. We running back. AK: You like that comparison? Colorado State - Pueblo, chatted with Carter to get a better feel AK: Any running back idols when MCI mean it’s pretty decent because FOOTBALL Grand Valley State run ­ for who he is leading up to the game. you were a kid? I wear No. 34.1 guess I accept it. They Saturday noon at Shepherd ning back Kirk Spencer MC: LaDanian Tomlinson was my call me that as a freshman so I guess it ' (Shepherdstown, West Virginia) went down with a leg in­ AK: First thing... Marty or Martay­ first running back -- my favorite run ­ was probably a funny thing. V jury after a touchdown rush. A broken veus? ning back. AK: So with Walter Payton, are you MC: Martayveus. AK: Why ’d you come to GVSU? MEN’S BASKETBALL left fibula will keep Spencer, a senior, a Bears fan or do you have another out the rest of the season. AK: That’s what you go by? MC: I came to GV because it was a team? Friday 8 p.m. at Tiffin Out stepped Martayveus Carter, MC: Yeah, but a lot of people call me nice facility, nice place to go. I had MC: My favorite team is the Patri­ Sunday 3 p.m. at Ohio who the stat sheets call “Marty” Cart­ Marty. other schools looking at me. I was sup ­ ots. I like Tom Brady and Darrelle Dominican er entered the game as the lead back, AK: When did you start playing foot­ posed to attend (Northern Illinois) Revis, but they both left. I’m still a WOMEN’S BASKETBALL and rushed for 231 yards and a touch­ ball? but they didn ’t take me because of my Tom Brady fan. Friday 6 p.m. at Tiffin down, while throwing for another, in MC: I started playing football when I SATs and Grand Valley still wanted AK: Go Blue, baby. Let’s move on to was eight. me so I just came here. some favorites. Favoritemusical artist? Sunday 1 p.m. at Ohio GVSU’s 31-7 win over the Thunder- Dominican wolves in the Super Region 4 final. AK: Always a running back? AK: Any nicknames other than Mar­ On Saturday, the Inkers will square MC: Yeah, a running back since I ty? SEE CARTER | A8 DOWNLOAD W A OUR APP...... SEARCH LANTHORN IN YOUR APP STORE

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ROLLER HOCKEY GV roller hockey clubs wrap up first semester Lakers put Division I, Division III teams on the court this year team has not hit its peak yet. BY JOSH PEICK “As my first year as head [email protected] coach, my big thing was to “We’ve done well so far but make sure I was getting the we’re not necessarily where he Grand Val­ right type of players that fit we want to be, ” said Wash­ ley State roller what we are trying to do cul ­ burn. “I think that a lot of our hockey teams are turally, ” he said. guys think our record should hanging up their Finding chemistry hasn’t be better than what it is. skates for the fall been the only struggle for “A couple of the games we semester. Both teams, Divi­ some of the new players. didn ’t necessarily get the results sions I and III, finished the Many of the roller hockey we deserved. That just shows first part of the season over players are used to ice hock­ that winning isn’t going to be the weekend. The Division I ey, so the transition from easy in this league. ” team finished with a 5-3 re­ the ice to the hard court has The Division III team’s re­ cord while the Division III been difficult. The seniors cord of 2-4 is not indicative team finished 2-4. on the team have taken it of how they have played this It has been a learning pro­ upon themselves to help the year. The team has played cess for both teams. new players make that tran­ four Division II teams, This year, the Division sition easier. winning two of the games. I team has seven new play­ “We make sure that the GVSU Division III has als9 ers, compared to last year ’s young guys have a drive and had a number of close loss­ team which only had three. buy into how we do things as es, including one against the The Division III team has a program,” said senior Alex third-ranked team in the na­ had a more drastic change Reaume of the Division I tion for Division III. to the lineup, with only team. “We all came from ice, “Everybody started to buy three returning players out so we try to show them that in towards the end of the se­ of the 14 roster spots. Al­ anything can be done.” mester,” said sophomore Jus ­ though it will take time for And the learning process tin Sims, “which will hope: the teams to find the right hasn’t been only for the new fully set us up for success in chemistry, the new influx players to the team. Some of the second half.” of players is a positive sign the returning players have The only knock on the for the program. needed to adjust to Wash­ Division III team was the This year, 40 students tried burn ’s offensive and defensive amount of penalties the team out for roller hockey -- more systems. Washburn ’s system is has compiled in the first half players than the program has more complex than the pre­ of the season. seen in the past few years. vious one, but is based off of “We are learning the im: Students are already showing the same basic concepts with portance of discipline, ” said interest in trying out for next some minor changes. Washburn. “We have shot years team. “We have a lot more ourselves in the foot with “It is a positive seeing more structure this year,” said penalties in the first half’ guys come out,” said head Reaume. “The plays are Both teams will look to coach Isaac Washburn. “The more elaborate but are eas­ build more chemistry with all last couple of years, we’ve ier to understand with only the changes that have occurred struggled to get players that a few minor tweaks for the in the past year. The more time are going to stick around. ” returning players.” the teams log on the court toi Washburn isn’t neces­ Despite all of the transi­ gether will only improve tl sarily looking for the most tions, both teams have played quality of play. Both teams*1 skilled players, but players quality hockey for the first part resume tournament play to who will contribute to the of the season. Despite the Di­ January at the beginning of the BRING IT IN: Members of the Grand Valley State roHer hockey club come together after scoring a goal team as leaders. vision I team’s 5-3 record, the winter semester. in a game earlier this season. GVSU wrapped up its first-semester slate. COURTESY | ISAAC WASHBURN

asked me back in August or Grand Valley State, there’s an Send us an email at PREVIEW early September if we’d be in enormous amount of expecta* CONTINUED FROM A7 this position, I don’t know if tions,” Mitchell said. “I haven’t [email protected] we had a lot of confidence.” seen these guys as a team fold & we ’ll put it in the paper are the turnovers (and ex­ Confidence will be key for under that pressure at any poiqj plosive plays),” Mitchell said. a young Laker squad that lost in time. It’s a group of guys th& and online for free! I?*' 1 4T “We did not turn over the ball starting tailback and senior wants to make their mark. • (against CSU - Pueblo). If we Kirk Spencer to a broken left “There’s not a lot of gid* can continue to do that and fibula in last week ’s win. Fresh­ diness, not a lot of guys jusi force some turnovers and con­ man Martayveus Carter is ex­ happy to be here. I’ve seen a tinue to have a big explosive pected to fill Spencer’s role as pretty focused crew.” play differential. I think that’s the lead back going forward. In Shepherd beat Indiani why the score was what it was.” the CSU - Pueblo game, Carter (Pennsylvania) 17-13 in th$ Shepherd, which competes rushed for 231 yards — a GVSU second round of the playoffs in the Mountain East Confer­ playoff record. after receiving a bye. The Rams ence, had faced the 54th-best Housing / roommates TRADE The Lakers, which saw a then knocked off Slippery Rock schedule in the nation head ­ number of key players miss 28-16 to advance to the semifi­ Employment ing into the playoff, according time last game due to injury, nals. Saturday ’s game will be to www.ncaa.org. The Rams will be banged up for the Shep­ Shepherd ’s fourth in a row at For Sale ripped through their confer­ herd contest, but expect the home. GVSU, in contrast, will Lost and Found ence slate, and won just one usual suspects to be able to play, play away from home for the game by fewer than 17 points with the possible exception of fourth week in a row and th£ Internships within the conference. freshman wide receiver Nick sixth time in seven games. * GVSU, on the flip side, Dodson. “(The travel) really isn’t toQ & more! faced the 19th-best sched ­ Despite Caters assertion bad, ” said GVSU receiverJamie ule in the nation during the that GVSU has been to the Potts. “Obviously at this point regular season. Playing in the semifinals “year after year,” this we’re flying charter. It’s better GLLAC forced the Lakers to is just the ninth time in the pro­ than traveling on a bus for eighi bring their best each week, as gram’s 35-year history the Lak­ or nine hours, so from that they lost conference games to ers have made it this deep in the standpoint it’s not too bad. The Click here for your free message! Ferris State and Ashland in the tournament. The last time the travel is kind of secondary.” * regular season. Lakers were in the semifinals The Rams and the Lak­ “We’ve grown a lot was in 2013, when they fell 27- ers will butt heads starting at throughout the course of the 13 to Northwest Missouri State. noon on Saturday in Shep- nttiorn season,” Mitchell said. “If you’d “When you play football at herdstown, West Virginia. ;

and I played high school ball. ny ’s playlist. CARTER AK: What’s the first thing that AK: After school, do you have CONTINUED FROM A8 comes to mind when I say a dream job? I^Danian Tomlinson? MC: Probably something in MC: My favorite musical art­ MC: Elite. criminal justice. ist.. I would probably go with AK: Barry Sanders? AK: Any hidden talents? Lil Herb. MC: Greatness. MC: I can do some beats. ’ AK: Favorite food? AK: Tom Brady? AK: OK, on a more seriouj MC: Fried chicken. MC: Special. level, GVSU is going into thfi AK: Favorite TV show? AK: Kirk Spencer? NCAA semifinals for what will MC: ’’Ridiculousness. ” MC: A brother, man. probably be your first start at AK: Favorite movie? AK: Finish this sentence: If I tailback. What’s it like for you MC: "Friday ” (with Chris Rock wasn’t playing football, I would to get it on this stage? * and Ice Cube). be... MC: I feel like it’s a big step for AK: If you could do any MC: Just a great father. me. The offense and the team touchdown dance and not get AK: If I played defense I would knows that I’m a great playef flagged, what would you do? play... so I guess they feel comfort-; MC: The dance the tight end MC: Comerback. able, but I feel like it’s a big shoe does from the Detroit Lioas... AK: Anything you do before to step in, to put my foot in, to well, he used to do it. Like when the game? take this team into the semis. •' he just... (Carter waves his arms MC: I listen to R8cB music to AK: Has Kirk Spencer given and does a quick dance). stay calm and relax. And then you any encouragement, ad ­ (Editors note: I think Mar­ once it’s about time to get on vice, anything along those $ LAKER EXCHANGE tayveus may havebeen thinking the field I listen to Lil Herb to lines? of Joseph Fauria, but neither of get me going. MC: All he said is go out there us could think of it at the time.) AK: What kind of R&B? and play ball. Just play balL * must be submitted by a student, AK: Any sports you played MC: Return of the Mack. A lit­ Don’t think about it Just play growing up other than football? tle bit of Keith Sweat. A couple ball. faculty, or staff GVSU email address MC: Basketball. I played AAU of songs I heard from my gran­ DECEMBER 10, 2015 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ^0 (&GVLSPORTS SPORTS| A9

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BY MASON TRONSOR [email protected]

he Grand Valley State soccer team marched into the GVSU Field- house with an NCAA Division II championship trophy in hand to a chorus of applause and a swarm of well-wishers. The Lakers made the trip home from Pensacola, Florida after winning their third consecutive national championships and fifth national title in program history. The fifth title ties Franklin Pearce for the most national titles by a single program in Division II history. “We are just so happy for these girls,” said GVSU head coach Jeff Hosier, who is 45-3-3 in two seasons at GVSU. “This was a very young team with 19 players in their first or second years. After our season-opener setback it really could havegone another direction.” As Hosier said, though, this season could have been a completely different one after the pre- ■season No. 1 Lakers team fell in their first match •to Quincy 3-0. I he match was a road test for a fairly young team, but the upperclassmen on the squad would not let one loss define their season. “Our seniors and juniors provided great leadership and became teachers,” Hosier said. “Our young players began to under ­ stand accountability and the work rate it DEJA VU: Grand Valley State head coach Jeff Hosier admires the NCAA Division II championship trophy with members of his team following GVSU's 2-0 win Would take to have success. ” over Columbus State on Dec. 5 in Pensacola, Florida. Hosier has won two titles in two seasons with GVSU since coming over from Alma. GVL I EMILY FRYE After the opening loss, the Lakers rallied to go undefeated in regular season play, as they Hosier wins second title in as many years as GV head coach dominated their opponents. GVSU outscored its counterparts 76-7 during the regular sea­ sity. A narrow 2-1 victory over Bellarmine in booked a trip to Pensacola to face two more tal­ GVSU capped off a remarkable season son. The 76 goals mark a testament to the Lak­ the third round of the NCAA tournament was ented opponents in Western Washington in the with multiple shattered records. Accord­ ers’ high-powered offense, but often overshad- a wakeup call for GVSU. semifinals and Columbus State in the tide match. ing to Hosier, it was mainly thanks to off­ 6wed was the strength of GVSUs defense. The next match might have been an even In both matches, the Lakers jumped ahead early season preparation, which gave the team GVSU shredded opponents in the GLLAC bigger test in the form of Central Missouri. and continued to cruise. GVSU has made it to an edge heading into this new season. tournament, but then came the challenge of the The teams were even after 90 minutes and eight NCAA semifinals in the past decade, but “This year we found more consistency be ­ NCAA tournament. The Lakers, who had won overtime. It took a showcase effort from one of Hosier says it is still a huge privilege to go back to cause we had an offseason and were on the same back-to-back national titles heading into the the younger members of the team to finish the the familiar round of the tournament. page coming into August, ” he said. “We were able tournament, knew teams would be gunning to job. Freshman goalkeeper Emily Maresh grew “Prior to GV, the closest I ever got was the to implement more attacking ideas and I think knock them from the Division II throne. After into her own this season and, in the Central Final Four,” said Hosier, who was the head a solid 6-0 victory against Quincy in a rematch Missouri match, she took over the spotlight. coach at Alma prior to coming to GVSU. “I of the season-opener, the Lakers faced adver­ The lakers made it back to the final four and fully recognize how special this is.” SEE SOCCER | A10 W. BASKETBALL Stat-sheet stuffer GV junior anchors Laker basketball across the board

BY BEAU TROUTMAN She passes well, shoots it aggressive,” she said. “And be ­ er has 52 field goal attempts. B TROUTMA N(a)LAN THORN. COM well, just a complete player.” ing aggressive is both defense Tucker says she’s work­ Since her freshman year, and offense. Defense is my ing hard to be a more con­ hen you look at Tucker has appeared in all 61 main goal, because coach Wil­ fident, aggressive player on a box score for games in her time as a Laker, liams stresses defense and I’ve the offensive side. Grand Valley and her efficiency in those always been a defensive player.” “In every practice I have State womens games was downright gaudy. While defense is a strength, three things that I focus on: hoops, its easy Last season, Tucker was ninth Tucker feels she could be more I’m going to rebound, I’m to seek out two names right in the GLLAC in field goal aggressive on offense. Though going to be aggressive on of­ away: Brionna Barnett, senior percentage at 50.7 percent she’s efficient, Tucker doesn’t fense, and then I’m going to point guard, and Kayla Daw­ (39.6 percent on 3-pointers). put up nearly as many shots get to the free throw line. Fo­ son, the team’s leading scorer. Through seven games this as the two scorers on the team cusing on those three things It’s only natural to look for the year, she has shot 55.8 percent ahead of her. Dawson has in practice and even into the two most prominent players. from the field and 50 percent hoisted 94 field goal attempts, games helps a lot,” she said. But if you keep that box from 3-point range. and Barnett has shot the rock 95 times. In comparison, Tuck ­ score in your hand a little lon­ “I definitely pick and SEE TUCKER | A10 ger and do a little more digging, choose my shots,” Tucker said. you’ll see a name that pops up “When I’m open, I shoot it, but in just about every category of I’m always looking forthe best the stat sheet: Piper Tucker. opportunity, whether if it’s a Tucker, a junior center, has layup or an open teammate.” been a key contributor for the Along with shooting per­ Lakers in 2015. She’s easily the centage, Tucker leads the Lakers ’ most versatile player, team in defensive rebounds as she leads the team in three (27). She’s second on the team different categories statisti­ in total rebounds-per-game cally, and is in the top three in (4.9), steals (12) and blocks five more categories. (3). She’s third in points-per- “She’s very complete,” game (10.1) and assists (15). said GVSU head coach Mike To do all of that consistent­ Williams. “She does every­ ly, Tucker says it’s all about thing for us, she’s probably having the right mindset. SWING THE ROCK: Grand Valley State junior Piper Tucker passes our most versatile player. “My first mindset is to be the ball during a game at home on Dec. 3. GVL | kasey garvelink

W. RUGBY CLUES ACROSS 1. Characters in one inch of tape 41. Cologne 4. In a hold 42. Carrier’s invention From the Valley to the mountains 9. Jewish mystic 43. Highest in degree or quality 14. A way to souse 44. Female horses Kitlinski stars on Colorado team in Women ’s Premier League 15. A small sharp knife 46. Serbian 16. Frogs, toads, tree toads 49. Publicity 17. Brew 50. Actress Lupino BY BRADY MCATAMNEY 18. Rowdy carouser 31. Supporting structures BMCA [email protected] 20. Poetries 55.Jobs 22. __salts, remedy 58. Indian founder of Sikhism 23. Expect eagerly 59. Capital of Zimbabwe rand Valley State has a na­ 24. Obstructing the view 60. Woman of charm and tional reputation for pro­ of something good looks ducing steady and qualified 28. Denotes three 64. Order 29. Expression of uncertainty 65. Draft animal in desert regions contributors to both edu ­ 30. Greek portico 66. Unaccented syllable verse cational and athletic fields, 31. Bureau 67. Fail to keep pace ough football is often the sport per- 33. Electric battery 68. Sheath or shirtwaist 37. Vapor density 69. Moss stalks ved as dominant at GVSU, former 38. Radioactivity unit 70. __Lilly, drug company imen’s rugby star Joanna Kitlinski is 39. Strive to equal or match ting out to change that view. Kitlinski, a Clinton Township na- CLUES DOWN e and GVSU graduate, is currently a 1. Exclamation of praise 32. Diacritical mark 2. 200 island Pacific nation (alt. sp34 Correspondences iyer for the Glendale (Colorado) Rap­ 3. Repeated 35. Indicates position 's of USA Women’s Premier League 4. Hungers 36. Small cup gby, and, after the Raptors won the 5. School of Business, UCB 40. 12th Greek letter 6. Bobby __, NHL champ 41. Capable of being eliminated gue championship this past season, 7. Lease 45. 12th Jewish month tlinski won club MVP honors. 8. More parched 47. Rechristen With obvious talent and a knack for 9. Medieval merchant guild 48. In a way, imputes 10. Negative ions 52. Hydroxyls + 2C lying the game, one would assume that 11. Top 53. Follows sigma linski was brought up in rugby - that 12. One of the Gershwins 54 Vegetable shrubs ; has played for most of her life. As- 13. Dekalitre 56. South African village 19. Imitate 57. Monetary unit of D.R. Congo ning that would make one wrong. 21. Gentlemen 59. First Chinese dynasty As a freshman in college in 2006, Kitlin- 24. Dawn 60. Divides evenly into (Math) had never played rugby. In feet, she got 23. A citizen of Chile 61. Household god (Roman) 26. Bright stars 62. Pakistani rupee BREAKING FREE: Former Laker women’ s rugby club standout Joanna Kitlinski moves the 27. Codfish genus 63. American time ball in a match with the Glendale Raptors earlier this season COURTESY | JOANNA kitlinski 31. Extremely unrefined SEE RUGBY | A10

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COLUMN Five things to watch for Story lines to Saturday’s game between GV and Shepherd

quarterback Bart Williams and speedster will be crucial for GVSU. Quarterback competition Competition chasm Carter cannot be the same as it was Brown, on the other hand, is For fans who Like passing and big In the last decade, the only Super between Williams and Spencer. season-tested and raring to go. plays, Saturday ’s contest will be Ely­ Region without a NCAA champion­ A pair of upperclassmen backs The junior leads Shepherd in all sium. Both GVSU quarterback Bart ship school is Super Region I, from will help take pressure off the statistical receiving categories and Williams and Shepherd quarterback which Shepherd emerged victori­ relatively young Carter. Senior Ben shares Bean’s penchant for racking Jeff Ziemba are budding stars in the ous. In that span, Super Region 3 Hutchins, who had eight carries for up yards after catch. GVSUs young Division II football landscape. leads the way with five titles, Super 25 yards late in last weeks game, secondary will have its hands full Williams, a redshirt sophomore, Region 4 owns three and Super will be another option out of the with the towering Brown. has adjusted throughout the season Region 2 owns two. GVSU came out backfield. Junior Terrell Dorsey during his first year as the staring of Super Region 4 this season. stands at a healthy 5-foot-11-inch­ Healing up quarterback for GVSU. Williams Super Region 1 is not widely es, 225 pounds, and has more Grand Valley State has not has had plenty of opportunitiesto feared across Division II football, and BY ADAM KNORR season carries between himself and had a single bye week this sea­ get to know his receivers, as he has with good reason. The region has [email protected] Hutchins. Dorsey has 29 rushes for son. From Sept. 3 to Dec. 12, the slung the ball downfield a whopping been unable to post nationally sus ­ 115 yards in 2015, while Hutchins Lakers will have played one game 428 times this season. His 3,872 tained success over time, and, while . n Saturday at noon, the has totaled 19 carries for 135 yards. every single week. Shepherd, on passing yards rank first all-time in every year is different, the lack of Grand Valley State foot­ Whether Mitchell gives Carter the other had, has had two byes GVSU history, and his 41 touch­ national title in the region displays a " ball team will head to the the vast majority time share or throughout the marathon season. down passes are the best in Division gap in talent between Super Region 12 hills of West Virginia to splits the time more evenly among Last week against CSU - Pueblo II, but he will see an outstanding and primarily Super Regions 3 and 4. 2 take on Super Region 1 the three back remains to be seen, was a horror show for the Lak­ Shepherd secondary, led by safety In terms of funding and scholar- * champion Shepherd University. Here but one thing is clear: Kirk Spencer ers in terms of injury. Spencer Keon Robinson, on Saturday. ships available to be awarded, GVSU are five things GVSU fans can watch is gone, and someone needs to take broke his leg, wide receiver Nick According to GVSU head coach holds an advantage over Shepherd. for during the semifinal tilt. the load off Bart Williams. Dodson left with a thigh injury, Matt Mitchell, Williams’ growing In terms of tradition, GVSU holds an offensive guard Jim Walsh, who comfort in the pocket is highlight­ advantage over anyone in the country. GVSU musical running backs Killer B’s at wide receiver has been dealing with a foot injury ed by his command of the offense, Shepherd has only made the Division The loss of Kirk Spencer really Alliteration twins Brandon Bean in recent weeks, left the game in as he has begun to choose more II semifinals once in program history, can’t be understated for GVSU. and Billy Brown have more in com­ the second half. Standouts Matt plays and take charge at the line. in a 2010 loss to Valdosta State. Spencer is the teams leading mon than just their initials. GVSUs Judon, Matt Williams and Bart Last week against CSU - Pueblo, GVSU beat a number of top oppo­ rusher across the board in terms Bean and Shepherds Brown are Williams all crumpled on the turf Williams hit Matt Williams on a nents, including Ferris State and de ­ of carries, yards and touchdowns. both talented receivers with the in pain at some point in the game. 65-yard touchdown pass to open fending national championship CSU Spencer was an excellent pass- ability to stretch the field and turn Spencer won’t play again this sea­ the game. Bart Williams had a - Pueblo to reach the semifinals, and catcher, and currently ranks second good plays into explosive ones. son, and Dodson is questionable for number of plays to choose from are certainly more battle-tested than on the team in catches with 42. The The similarities between the two in Saturday, but the rest of the banged- on the first play. He picked his play Shepherd, which romped through a senior was also the primary kickoff terms of style of play is apparent. up Lakers should be available to and hoisted a deep ball to Matt cupcake conference schedule. returner for the Lakers. Until his injury on Oct. 17 against play. GVSU will not be at full health Williams. The rout was on. Make no mistake. To be in the By now, it’s clear to Laker fans Michigan Tech, Bean was GVSUs by any means, but the magnitude Ziemba is one of eight final­ Final Four is to havea good football that freshman back Martayveus top receiver, consistently finding of the contest will help some Lakers ists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, team. GVSU will not overlook Carter will take overSpencers role seams down the middle and along push through their pains. which is awarded to the top Divi­ Shepherd, and with good reason. as the bell cow. By now, it’s clear to the boundaries, turning 20-yard On the other side of the ball, sion II football player of the year. The Rams are riding a wave of mo­ Laker fans that Carter can run the darts into 60-yard touchdowns. Shepherd has been without stand ­ The junior is extremely efficient mentum after knocking off a strong ball with the best of them. What re­ Beans ankle injury sidelined him the out linebacker James Gupton for a and rarely surrenders turnovers. Slippery Rock squad and will have mains to be seen, however, is how majority of the season, but he saw number of week. Rams head coach Ziemba has completed 62.7 percent home field advantage on Saturday. he will fill in for Spencer as both some snaps last week against CSU - Monte Cater said Gupton is nearing of his passes for 29 touchdowns But the talent gap is apparent. a receiver out of the backfield and Pueblo - a positive sign for GVSU a return, but isn’t sure if he’ll be ready and just four interceptions. Ziemba If depth becomes an issue due to a blocker. Carter made a couple faithful. Expecting Bean to be at 100 to go on Saturday. Gupton’s return is happy to spread the ball around injuries or game flow, GVSU will nifty catches against CSU - Pueblo percent would be naive, but any sort would provide an extra surge to to his talented receivers, and can hold a gaping edge. last week, but the trust between of production from the sophomore Shepherd ’s already-strong defense. take over a game on his own. Prediction: GVSU 27, Shepherd 21

be prepared. She was the best player I’ve ever WPL scene, having played with the U.S. na­ teams in the league, the Raptors are consid­ RUGBY coached overall from a rugby standpoint.” tional under-20 team in South Africa. ered the most supported as far as fan bases CONTINUED FROM A9 For Kitlinski, her growth as an indi ­ “I worked my way up with a lot of different • go, and they also possess state-of-the-art vidual on the rugby pitch coincided with teams. Bryn Chivers was the U.S. under-20 facilities, as well as the only rugby-specific into it from a girl who lived in the same GVSU’s program growth. As Kitlinski im­ team coach, and he was someone who gave stadium in the country (Infinity Park). dorm. The girl insisted that Kitlinski come proved, so too did the Lakers. me the opportunity in a position where I With her versatility to play anywhere on the to practice with her, and it stuck. “It was neat to go from having never wasn’t at my best. He told me I would play in field and ability to make everybody better, as em­ “By the time she was a freshman, she played to being a regular. We started in Divi- a position called hooker, which I thought was phasized by Cohen, Kitlinski is a prime candidate played hard. She wasn’t a starter her first se­ son II and we made it to the Final Four, then funny, and it ended up coming true, and of to receive a spot with the 2017 World Cup team, mester, but then she turned it up to a different the following year we went there again, but course Bob (Richthammer) and Abe at GVT and she believes in herself wholeheartedly, even degree. By the time she was a senior she could lost. The next year (2008) we went to Division As for her new home in Colorado, Kit­ after missing the cut for the 2014 team. play anywhere on the field and excel at it and I. In 2010 we were in the Final Four to qualify linski is loving every second, working as Aside from her job at Davita Dialysis in help others out,” said GVSU head coach Abe in nationals but lost to Northern Iowa again. a clinical recruiter while off the field. She Denver and her role on the turf, Kitlinski looks Cohen. “She grew as a leader and she was able We were really good in that Midwest area.” signed on with the Raptors after graduating forward to getting into coaching. She has ex­ to make others better. She listened well and Her time at GVSU was one of many con­ from GVSU and is astounded with the cul ­ perience with Grandville High School, which people wanted her to feel good so they could tributing factors in her rise to stardom in the ture that surrounds the team. Of the eight recently won back-to-back championships.

employed as a Laker. the now, and embracing each age a combined 39.6 points per game. When all SOCCER According to a number of individual moment.” TUCKER three play well, the Lakers are hard to stop. CONTINUED FROM A 9 players on this season’s team, With the season’s end, the CONTINUED FROM A9 “When all three of them play well, were ca­ Dilanni and Hosier are two Lakers now have to focus on pable of beating good teams,” Williams said. that really showed in the offen­ different coaches in terms of the future, as they lose four While Williams commends Tucker for “They ’re high-octane players, meaning they can sivenumbers we put up. ” scheme. They both share a seniors to graduation. The fu ­ her versatility and balance on both sides of score a lot of points, and score points in bunches. ” This was Hosier’s second winning attitude, however, ture is bright for a young team the ball, he says her biggest strengths can’t be Aside from all of the statistics and numbers, season at the helm for the Lak­ and a competitive drive to be and Hosier at the wheel. found in a stat sheet. Tucker says at the end of the day, she just wants to ers after taking over for the for­ successful on the field. “While we are really go­ “I think number one is her communication be someone who her teammates can depend on. mer head coach Dave Dilanni, “It’s always hard to com­ ing to miss our four spe­ and leadership, ” he said. “Number two is her “I like to think of myself as the rock, because who is now the head coach at pare old staff, especially when cial seniors, it is exciting to help defense off of the basketball, she’s always in I’m the center (position),” she said. “I need to hold the University of Iowa. Dilanni I didn ’t know the old staff1 said know that we have another position. Number three is her passing, as an in­ my consistency and my mental game strong so was instrumental in putting GVSU assistant coach Annette offseason with so many re­ side player she passes the ball very well.” my other teammates can be successful. ” the GVSU soccer program on Stromberg, who came with turners to get even more With Dawson, Barnett, and Tucker, the Lak­ So the next time you’re looking at a box score, the national landscape, as he Hosier from Alma. “But we’ve thorough on both sides of ers have a trio that could prove to be a force to try reading it from right to left—you might just won three national titles while talked a lot about focusing on the ball, ” Hosier said. be reckoned with in the GLIAC. The three aver­ notice something.

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BLAKE BURNETT: DARIA SILER:

Blake, Daria, We are proud of you and all that you have Even as a little girl your WILL to SUCCEED was a accomplished. This is only the beginning of priority. Despite the obstacles endured throughout so many great things in your life! life, you kept striving! Continue reaching for the stars!

Love: Dad and Mom

BREANNA MANCHIP:

Breanna, Notorious for late night studies, relentless, athletic, courageous, energetic, tenacious, beautiful, , brainiac, extraordinary, scholar, vibrant, righteous, EVAN CUTLER: dependable, self-driven... Our Hero Evan, You are extraordinary! Love: Mom and Dad Now go make your mark! Congratulations!

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JEREMIAH CAMERON: CARLEY CRIBLEY: Jeremiah, Carley Ann Cribley, You have worked very hard and achieved this great Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Your accomplishment in your life. GVSU Graduation! We dedication, hard work, and creative spirit have are so proud of you! , paid off. Follow your dreams. You go girl! Love: Mom, Dad, Matt, Christa and Jeff Love: Mom & Dad

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JESSIKA LYNN: STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI:

CONGRATULATIONS Jessika. We are so very Congratulationson graduating, Stephanie proud of you and all of your accomplishments at Brzezinski. Your family is so proud of all your hard GVSU. Keep reaching for the stars. work and for being on the Dean’s List your entire ti n j ) college career. We love you! Love Always: Dad, Mom and Sydney

JOHN BARKER: SONNY HASKINS: Congratulations John, We are proud of you and your dedication Congratulations, Sonny! and hard work. Continue to let the good Lord guide you. Only you can decide your destiny. Love: Mom, Dad, Tyler, Sarah, Brennan and Heather We know that God has great things in store.

Love: Daddy, Mama, Grandma, Brothers, Nieces Be Blessed.

WILLIAM ALEXANDER LOUIS FABRIZIO: KATHERINE STEINKE: Congratulations Alex! Were proud of your accomplishment and the man Katie, you’ve become! As your next chapter begins, share “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage the good person you are with the world! to pursue them.” We are very proud of you!

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STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI: KATIE BALBOA:

Dear Stephanie, LEGGGGOOOO, you’re outta here! It’s always been a pleasure working with you, your depth of experience You have been such an integral part of the Lanthorn, has really allowed the Lanthorn to flourish under your were so sad to see you go! Are you sure that you can’t leadership of the business department. You’ve set up a just stay and be our office grammar cat? We’ll feed you platform for future success, what a bright future is ahead pizza and coffee! thanks to you and your work. Not only was it comfortingto know someone always had cheese and crackers in the office, On a more serious note, we’re so thankful for all of your but your personality always brightened up the day. hard work for the Lanthorn over the past 2.5 years. Your dedication and attention to detail will be sorely missed, so As Bob Stoll said, you’re “off to greener pastures ” and the make sure to come visit as often as you want. We’re looking legacy you left will be remembered, along with the daily forward to watching all that you will accomplish in your arguments on business processes. Looking forward to post-graduate career -- you’re off to do fabulous things! seeing you at “staff reunions” in 20 years.

Love: Your Lanthorn family The Lanthorn Business Department

DAVID INDA:

Woohoo! You’re done! We’ll get you a chocolate congratulations cake to celebrate! Thank you for taking on all of the random responsibilities we’ve given you. You’ve MARISSA WINTER: been a real trooper. Oh hey, who’s this? Now that you’ve finally met everyone in the office, you’re leaving and it CONGRATULATIONS MARISSA!!!! doesn’t matter anymore. Nick says to get out of his seat. We’ll continue to miss you here in 0051 Kirkhof. Good We will miss your bottomless stomach and your enthusiasm luck out there in the real world, thank you for teaching to accept food from any department, whether it be pizza, us everything we know. bagels, goldfish, animal crackers or candy.

Love: Your friends at the Lanthorn We will miss you next semester! Thanks for a great year!