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Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, August 25, 2008 GVSU Lakers claim new Turf New intramural sports complex on campus complete, open for school year
By Brian Beaupied facilities, said Athletic and Recreation "Our spring sports teams will greatly GVl. Sports F.ditor Facilities Manager Brad Wallace. benefit during the winter months in "With an increase in programming over preparation for their seasons, ” Selgo said. Grand Valley State University’ s mission the past couple of years, there arose a need “Our fall sports teams will also benefit is to shape its students, and President for additional space, ” he added. “This year as their seasons will hopefully end in Thomas J. Haas understands being in shape our programming has already doubled, in November and December with NCAA is an important part of a balanced college part due to this building." postseason play.” experience. GVSU senior and business major Selgo added having a facility that serves On Thursday, 17 months and $I8 Andrew Pack and his friends enjoyed both students and athletes is a great addition million after breaking ground, Haas and tossing a ftxitball around on the Turf to the campus. 800 guests opened the much-anticipated, Building's first day open. “Unlike most buildings of this kind on 138j000-square-foot, multi-purpose "It’s awesome, ” Pack said. “Now we many campuses, this facility w ill be used by l-aker Turf Building. The facility contains have an indoor place where we can go all students and not just the athletics teams classroom space for the movement science when the weather is crappy out. ” — as is the case with all of our athletic and department, additional practice space for Pack said using the building has made recreational facilities, ” he said. "It will be a GVSU Athletics and will become the new him more interested in starting his own great space to enhance campus life." home for some club and intramural sports. intramural sports team and helps him sports@lanthorn rant “Fitness and wellness is part of being swallow the tuition increase. GVL / Lindsey Waggoner See more: Visit www. Open: The new Laker Turf Building is ready for use after construction throughout the 2007-08 school a well-rounded individual and this will “Just being in here makes me want to year. The new arena is located west of the Fieldhouse provide us some of those tcx)ls to see (participate in intramurals) ” he said. “This lanthorn.com for a slideshow that through, ” Haas said. “We needed to makes the tuition increase not kx)k so ® maintain the quality for the students and bad" the services they expect from us. ” In addition to its contributions to the The building features a l(X)-yard student fxxly. the turf building is the synthetic turf field that will allow students culmination of several campus-wide to participate in seasonal sports — like construction projects with an emphasis on football and soccer — year round. A six- sustainability. lane, 300-meter indrxrr track surrounds the “Some of the things people might not field while batting cages for the baseball know when they walk in here are all the and softball teams can be lowered from the measures being taken to ensure this building rafters to field level. There is also space for is environmentally friendly, ” Wallace said. student locker and shower areas, as well as Among the features are geothermal heat a capacity for more than I j(XX) spectators. pumps, a photovoltaic nx)f, a rain garden The new features should help and solar wall. Wallace said the schtxil accomrTKxlate the recent surge in hopes to receive an award for meeting participation of intramural and club sports. leadership in Energy and Environmental During the last five years, intramural sports Design (LEED) specifications. have increased 48 percent and club sports The building will also prove to benefit 69 percent. intercollegiate athletics, namely those That kind of growth led to the student taking place in the late fall and early spring, body outgrowing the campus' existing said GVSU Athletic Director Tim Selgo.
The Laker Turf Building's synthetic field is into electricity to power the building. not the only thing green about Grand Valley Rain garden — A 9,000-square-feet State University's latest construction project rain garden will provide storm water Here are some other measures taken to management and reduce erosion. A storm reduce the building's carbon footprint: water retention pond will be used to collect excess water to help irrigate adjacent athletic Geothermal heat pump — 39 geothermal fields. wells pump water 275 feet into the ground Solar wall — The building's south wall to heat or cool water for the building. features 3,000 square feet of solar panelling
Photovoltaic roof — 20 kilowatt for additional heating. GVl / Lindsey Waggoner photovoltaic panels will convert solar power Tours: The GVSU Laker Turf Building opened on Thursday evening, offering tours to show off the new facility The arena is open throughout the year for various club and intramural sports, varsity athletics and general student use.
“I think it is going to be an ongoing initiative, ” SpiK’lman said. “But we ’ve got Board of Trustees approves Full-time employees a tremendous amount of support.” There are two primary reasons GVSU initiated the benefits package. Richardson record tuition increase said. First, it keeps GVSU consistent with By Danielle Arndt director of Budgets and Financial see benefits for live-ins its mission and values to include a diverse Analysis. However. GVSU takes the GVL Managing L'ditor group of people on campus. Second, it gold medal for the highest in-state keeps GVSU competitive with other By Becky Beard In 2(XX). GVSU proposed a benefits At Grand Valley State University, tuition increase for 2008-09. schools that offer similar benefits plans. GVl. Senior Reporter plan that would extend benefits to same-sex success comes with a price. Prior to the jump, Musser added “It's only a recruitment advantage. ” couples, but that effort was pulled and is This fall, that price is $8,196 for GVSU was the 13th most expensive Richardson said. “It dtx;sn’t have to Grand Valley State University will illegal undercurrent state law.The recently incoming freshman — a 13 percent university in Michigan. It now sits impact people who aren't interested (in the now join other Michigan universities in approved plan is not simply the same thing increase from last year ’s tuition and in the middle as the eighth most benefits). ” extending health benefits to live-ins of full with a different name. Richardson said. the greatest jump in the history of expensive college education. Central Michigan University. Michigan time employees. “It's a lot different, ” he said. “This time, the school. The Board’s decision to raise State University and the University of The Board of Trustees voted 7- 1 at its (staff) can enroll a household member — After receiving only a I percent tuition was based upon a commitment Michigan are among the 12 other public latest meeting to launch a three-year pilot which doesn't have to do with gender or increase in state to maintaining universities in Michigan that offer similar “We feel we have plan that allocates marriage. ” funding for the quality. plans. about $I8()J[XX) However, the plan has received some 2008-09 academic also been successful “We are right GVSU chemistry major Josh Ockerse, per year for health backlash, with some suggesting it is year.GVSU ’s Board on the brink of 18. said he does not see anything wrong in creating sufficient insurance benefits of an unlawful form of same-sex partner of Trustees made becoming an with offering the benefits, but believes the “household members ” benefits. the decision to raise scholarship, loan and outstanding, small 18-month time peruxl is not long enough. of employees. To State Rep. Arlan Meekhof, R-Olive tuition rather than work opportunities university. ” Taylor He added he disagrees with Agema's qualify, beneficiaries Township. has requested Michigan cut back on quality. said. plan to cut state funding because there will to make a quality must have lived in the Attorney General Mike Cox review the “We ’re playing Thus. rather always be dissenters when additions are employee ’s home for at plan.State Rep. Dave Agema. R-Grandville, catch-up really. ” education still than cutting made to a budget, but this was a choice least 18 months but is has proposed sch
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\ \ Grand Valley Lanthorn A2 Monday, August 25, 2008 NEWS Tuition Pew-Waiters, vice chairwoman for the Board of Trustees. continued from page A1 However, the Board of Trustees approved a 10 percent “Those are really the pay raise for GVSU President only two roads you can go Thomas J. Haas. ) down at this point” Taylor “While success is a great said. “We feel we have also benefit to the university on the been successful in creating one hand, it also makes us more com sufficient scholarship, loan and vulnerable (to losing valuable ufood work opportunities to make a faculty), ” Taylor said. quality education still possible Ultimately, though, students for our students. ” should hope to benefit from Still, students are not the the tuition increase. GVSU only ones making sacrifices. is attempting to secure 30 ovs Existing faculty have received additional faculty members minimal pay increases in the with the extra tuition dollars, past five years and funding for which helps to manage class travel and research endeavors sizes and could actually help has also taken a hit, said Kate students graduate faster, Pew- Walters said. - buy a dining plan GVSU received about $3,087 in state aid per student this year — a slight increase from the $3,025 it received - change your plan thru s/29 last year and far less than the $3,808 per student GVSU collected in 2000-01. Though 2008-09 Annual Tuition GVSU has been the fastest - find menus Comparison for First-year growing public university in Michigan during the last 10 Students years, it is the least funded per student. - get nutritionals University 2008-09 [email protected] - restaurant hours UM-Ann Arbor 11,037 Michigan Tech 10,707
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^GVL DIGEST News in Brief Construction under wraps wmmmmm Just in time for classes Grand Valley named one of best in Midwest to start, GVSU puts The Princeton Review finishing touches on named Grand Valley State University one of the renovations, additions best universities in the Midwest. By Alicia Wireman The New York City- GVL Editor in Chief based education services company chose the school Orange is evident all across campus as one of 159 colleges it as summer construction endeavours enter recommends in its “Best the final stages and approach project in the Midwest ” section of completion. More than 161 projects are in its “2009 Best Colleges: some stage of progress throughout Grand Region by Region. ” Valley State University, but the main The designation is projects include: based on institutional data the firm collected from Kirkhof Center expansion several hundred schools, Three stories of extra space and a campus visits, adviser mechanical penthouse were added to one recommendations and an of the primary focal points on GVSU’s 80-question survey given Allendale Campus, the Kirkhof Center. to students. Project Manager Jim Flanders said an The schools recognized increased demand for meeting, gathering on the regional lists and office space is what sparked the comprise about 25 percent project. Seven meeting rooms and 13 of the nation’s four-year faculty offices were constructed as well as institutions. several alcoves for student study use/hang About 630 colleges were out space, he added. recognized for regional Restrooms, workrooms and remodeled excellence. spaces for various resources were also included in the construction project. GVL / Aaron Rademacher Campus West expansion “The project meets its intended goals Ready-set-go: The addition to Mackinac Hall is now complete and ready for class to resume. The expansion will provide more classrooms and study areas for students, as well as faculty office space and an added snack shop. takes step forward of providing additional meeting and office space to alleviate the growing demands for On Aug. 11 the Allendale will also see a new food service area and a dishwasher and a stove directly in my a green roof. space, ” Flanders said. Township Board approved an exterior courtyard. apartment, ” he said. “Overall, it’s a very preliminary plans toexpand nice apartment. ” Commons renovation Mackinac Hall academic wing Campus West Apartments. Niemeyer Living Center and Honors The housing accommodations host The GVSU community can see a new With more than 83,(XX) square feet of Located at 4832 W. College 449 beds, two director ’s apartments, 16 Lower Commons upon returning to the construction, the new addition includes a Campus Drive, the complex A combination of 187 .(XX) square feet meeting rooms, six lounges, the Housing Allendale Campus this fall. Customers can lower level and four above-ground levels currently sits on 20 acres of residential space and 41 ,(XX) square feet Department offices and laundry facilities. choose from the Bleeker Street Grill,a New with connectors to the existing Mackinac and is at full capacity with of academic space completes the renovated “The (living center) just makes York Style bakery and deli; an Energy Zone, building. New rooms throughout the 750 student residents. Honors living-learning community. everything so convenient, ” Reed said. which provides a full-service smoothie building include two caserooms and 20 The expansion plans Austin Reed, a GVSU freshman, moved In addition to the living area, the Honors station with frozen yogurt, blended juices general purpose classrooms, one special- call for three 2.5-story into the new Niemeyer living center on College now offers new classrooms, and energy boosters; Jump Asian Express purpose lab, five conference rooms, 120 townhouse complexes to Tuesday and has enjoyed the features so conference rooms, reading rooms and Cuisine and Papa John’s Pizza. faculty offices, seven departmental suites, be constructed on 48th far. faculty and staff offices. The building is student study areas and three faculty/staff editorial@ lanthorn .coni Avenue. “The best thing ishavingairconditioning. also one of several across campus to have gathering areas. The GVSU community In addition,construction includes a new community, student and office centers. The board must still approve any final plans. The Allendale Planning Teacher barred for Commission also needs to consent to the project. Police beef up security bathroom misconduct Numerous police patrols will be added across campus the next two weekends. Local educator charged, placedon probation for In conjunction with the start of the academic year, masturbating in GVSU Recreation Center the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning somewhat stunned by this situation. has approved a $20,000 By Kyle Meinke Now we ’re trying to work through grant to increase police GVL News Editor this, and it takes a little time. ” presence around GVSU’s Caniff said he has received Allendale Campus. A Grandville Middle School several calls from “concerned The funds will be split teacher pleaded no contest earlier parents ” and Graveldinger has met between GVSU Department this month to an j with administrators, but he could not of Public Safety, Ottawa ->b-v eiir i u iici I \ discuss if any further action would County and Holland police III be taken against the teacher. departments. t t'IIIK\ ion Im'\ cuts The superintendent described Four or five added lh.it transpired Graveldinger. a science instructor patrols will be looking for the Grand Valley who has taught in the district for 17 drunk drivers, while others State University years, as an outstanding and well- will be focusing on other Recreation Center. liked teacher who is well-known in alcohol-related infractions. Dennis James the community for his involvement Traditionally, the Graveldinger, 48, Graveldinger in extracurricular activities like beginning of the academic of Alto, Mich., Science Olympiad or various summer year signals a spike in was accused of programs and excursions. crimes related to alcohol masturbating in the midst of others "One of the areas he stood out and substance abuse. while using the men ’s locker room on in is not only what he has done in Penalties for drunk June 12. He appeared in Hudsonville the classroom, but his willingness to driving now include up District Court Aug. 13 and was stay late and work with kids,” Caniff to 93 days in jail, up to a sentenced to a year ’s probation and Man recovers from Kirkhof said. “He is student-centered, and $500 fine, up to 360 hours a $300 fine. has shown exceptional dedication. ” of community service, six Graveldinger, who took classes A GVSU student using the points on a driver ’s license, at GVSU but is not an alumnus, also locker bank opposite Graveldinger up to 180 days of license tumble with minimal injuries will be trespassed from the university observed the teacher masturbating suspension and a $1,000 campus. A local man fell through a skylight window of the Kirkhof Center earlier this and reported the incident to a facility fee for two consecutive “This is an unfortunate event month and was suspended about 30 feet in the air. employee. He claims Graveldinger years. that has happened at Grand Valley John Badour, 40, was replacing caulking on the roof of the building for made eye contact with Also, anyone convicted before, but is fairly Gemmen ’s Caulking, of Jenison, when he stepped out onto a window that gave him twice, according ofdrunkdriving who refuses infrequent, ” said way. “Anytime there is to police reports. to take a Breathalyzer the Capt. Brandon “He was on the skylight windows on the side of the building facing the pond, Graveldingeratfirst first time is assessed an DeHaan, assistant a public restroom, making his w-ay down the window on metal strips and lost his footing, or mis- denied the incident automatic one-year driver ’s director of GVSU’s stepped, and went through the glass,” said Matt McLogan, Grand Valley State there will be when questioned by a license suspension. Department of Public University vice president of University Relations. campus police officer. In West Michigan, 80 Safety. “Anytime Badour ’s safety harness caught him and prevented serious injury. He was opportunity for an He continued to deny law enforcement agencies there is a public released the same day from Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with 25 the allegations during will be cracking down restroom, there will individual to engage stitches in his leg. He returned to work the next day. a second interview on drunk drivers with be opportunity for The Allendale Township Fire Department responded to extricate Badour from in this type of the next day. at one additional patrols through an individual to the building. point claiming to Sept. 2. engage in this type of behavior. ” behavior. ” have severe heat rash The conviction will CAPT. BRANDON in his genital area that not land Graveldinger DEHAAN he must “cool down," on the Sex Offender ’s DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY or he could end up in On-campus parking revamped for fall List because no child the hospital. was present and it But Graveldinger was his first offense. The violation eventually admitted to Detective Construction flows into parking, causes lot changes across campus also does not fall under a 2006 Bill O’Donnell of DPS to becoming Michigan law that prohibits teachers aroused in the shower and then The plethora of on-campus construction projects during and staff parking. from the classroom if convicted of a stroking himself in the locker room. • summer have necessitated some minor changes to on- LOT P — Now exclusively residential because of the sex crime. The Ottawa County prosecutor ’s mpus parking. Among them: additions to Niemeyer Living Center. I^ast year the lot was Grandville school district leaders office issued a warrant charging half residential and half commuter. are now reviewing the case, but Graveldinger as a disorderly person, lot c west — Now entirely for commuters. In the no disciplinary actions have been which is a felony. st there was some residential parking, but that has been There has also been a price increase for parking permits, decided. The charges were later lessened to a misdemeanor for obscene minated. rising to $ 150 per semester and $300 per year. However, the “This is. I think, a shock to all of LOT 1)1 — Now designated entirely for faculty and bus will remain free for all Grand Valley State University us in the community, and it is going disorderly conduct. An interview request with iff. students. To avoid additional fines, student must be sure to take some time to work through LOTS 1)2-9 — Now residential parking because of the they are parking in the proper lots, matching the permit for it.” said Grandville Superintendent Graveldinger was denied. ditions to Mackinac Hall. which their vehicle is registered. Ron Caniff. “(Graveldinger ’s) been news® lanthorn .com LOT N — Now exclusively for handicapped, faculty a very good teacher here and we are
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By Allison Bleeker new library. Efforts are already raised about half of the local GVl Staff Writer underway to gain state funding match, with the newly announced Originally published on July 10 for the proposed $70 million campaign helping to raise the facility, which will be named rest. McLogan said the drive August 28 and Se ptember^ Grand Valley State University the Learning and Information has been “wonderfully received is launching its first-ever Commons. to date, ” and he has no concerns ■■ comprehensive fundraising The university has requested about raising the money during campaign, which aims to raise $40 million from the state and the current economic dow nturn. $50 million by the university ’s plans to raise the rest of the “We have succeeded with 50th anniversary in 2010. money with a “$30 million each capital campaign, and The campaign, called university local match,” said believe that this one will follow “Shaping Our Future. ” will fund Matt McLogan, GVSU vice the same pattern of success, ” he 0*°9s several programs that benefit the president of university relations. said. The university has already university ’s future, including a See Anniversary, A7 'r v°;. *>\
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Courtesy Photo / News and Information Information savvy: GVSU hopes to raise enough money to partially fund an innovative new library for students br*$y 0Ure f° Warrant issued for man c By Kyle Meinke budget crisis,” Agema said. “We and 20th centuries between the GVL News Editor just can’t afford this anymore. state and its tribes, but was not Originally published June 12 Casinos make billions of dollars, formalized until the passage so tribes should be able to afford of the Indian Tuition Waiver in A Michigan lawmaker is to pay for (higher education) 1976. pushing to repeal a state law that themselves. ” The law requires universities waives tuition for students of Agema also questions to waive tuition for qualified Native American heritage. whether the waivers are still students, but it does not require Rep. Dave Agema, valid after the ratification of the state to reimburse universities R-Grandville, wants to eliminate Proposal 2, a 2007 amendment for the cost of the waivers. the Indian to the state Constitution that More than $8 million was Tuition ended preferential treatment allocated for the current fiscal Waiver, a based on race or gender in public year to fulfill the waivers for state law education, contracting and students at Michigan’s public that provides employment. See Tuition, A7 free tuition “It’s not that I’m against to Michigan Native Americans, but the waiver college just doesn ’t adhere to what the students at people wanted when they got rid PERMIT least one- off Affirmative Action.” he said. quarter Native “What we need is a level playing If you will be parking a vehicle on the Allendale American. He field for all students. 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Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] OPINION Monday, August 25, 2008 EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Giant leaps for PLAYGR.OUMO 60LLY education Even though Grand Valley State University will see the highest tuition increase in school history, the university should be commended for making education quality the No. 1 priority across campus. Moans and groans could be heard throughout GVSU as the Board of Trustees approved a 13 percent increase in tuition for the 2008-09 school year. But despite the $8,196 incoming freshman will have to GVL / Elliot Sltnk pay, the board and the university’s administration are doing the right thing by keeping students’ education value in YOUR INSIGHTS mind. It's hard for students to adjust to a 13 percent increase, Should GVSU have extended benefits to live-in partners? especially with today’s economy. However, the benefits each student will see as a result are‘worth the extra money. After GVSU received a lacking 1 percent increase in state funding this year, the board and the administration could have cut back on faculty and staff pay, thus taking a chance of losing teachers, and possibly good teachers. The tuition increase will also fund sufficient scholarship, loan and work opportunities that will give students a quality education that GVSU prides itself on giving. In addition, construction projects, such as the much- "I think they should "I think it's really cool "I don't agree with it "They should have "I do. I'm a little make it more than a and great that Grand only because it goes absolutely! It's about disappointed it took needed library, could have been halted as a result of low year and a half. Not Valley did that. I have an against my personal time same-sex couples (GVSU) this long to do state funding. But now, current GVSU students will help everybody is honest. aunt that's homosexual beliefs. I don't think have the opportunity that. If two people are subsidize a new innovative library that will accommodate There are too many and I hate to see her be that a couple should to receive the same together, I see no reason ways people could cheat discriminated against. live together before benefits as heterosexual they should be denied the growing population ofthe university, among other the system....And there It's good to know that marriage. If they are in a couples. I don't think benefits, regardless of projects. are other ways Grand homosexuality is more committed relationship any type of couple their relationship length The long-term effects of a tuition increase that currently Valley could use my respected here." for that long, then they should be excluded." and status." tuition too" should just get married." seems inflated will benefit the university and its students across the board. GVSU students in the past paid tuition Chandler Moody Megan Preston Katrina Miller Gabrielle Austin Richard Hackler that helped fund the new Laker Turf building or the Sophomore Freshman Junior Senior Senior Pre-nursing Mathematics Social work Psychology History Kirkhof Center expansion just as current students pay for Hale, Mich. Plainwell, Mich. Muskegon, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich. future projects. It is an inevitable cycle that exists at all public universities. GVL STUDENT OPINION Michigan’s economy is not the best, but students at GVSU should be thankful they get the best education possible. Ancient , evil, Republican puppet A tuition increase is not ideal for college students, but By Greg Schumaker words to desperately in an orphanage Indeed, he would be happy GVl. Columnist our senile to be adopted by a loving letting these abandoned babies it’s the right thing to do to guarantee a quality education Bible- anybody? of superfluous pregnancies that, in the long run, outweighs 13 percent. Summer ’s through, kids. thumping McCain seems to be stuck float around in foster care. Wake up. drink some espresso neighbors. in a century where women It’s better than being adopted and pay attention. It’s time to Sadly, aren ’t allowed to vote and by a loving, financially stable get serious and start thinking a Sunday moving pictures are the devil ’s homosexual couple. Sinners. about the future. New York work. Still, it gets worse. The abortion issue is stale. Do we really want an old Times Recently, at a Christian It’s as simple as this: I don’t <§vanb yallep %antIjovn white guy with a lumpy face interview a Schumaker conference where both Barack remember being a fetus, do and a robot wife running our few weeks Obama and McCain were you? Had someone killed courting some silly pastor me. I’d have had no idea. The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University country? Aren ’t we sick of ago proved all of us optimistic educated politicians posing as fools wreing when they with a messiah complex — Still wouldn ’t. I don’t think I Editorial Page Board Jesus-loving conservatives in published an interview asking also known as Rick Warren, formed a real soul until I hit order to win the hearts of our McCain about his position on writer of “The Purpose Driven college and listened to “Abbey dear nation’s hillbilly Wal- allowing gay couples to adopt. Life” — McCain claimed at Road” a dozen times. Alicia Wireman Editor in Chief Mart shoppers? “I think we ’ve proven both conception a fetus ’ life should Conservatives are in denial. parents are important to the not be ended by abortion. Bush sucked — twice. The Danielle Arndt Managing Editor I’m sorry. You probably thought Republican success of a family; so no, I Therefore, this ancient Middle East is in shambles. Kyle Meinke News Editor presidential candidate John don’t believe in gay adoption,” would-be president would Ellen and Portia are married. McCain was at least a step he said. rather have our nation plagued Jesus hasn’t come back. And up from George W. Bush. Outrageous. How many with underaged, unequipped, the biggest song of the summer For a period. I even thought of us were raised in a single unhappy mothers — was about a lesbian fling. McCain was a radically liberal parent home? Really, how potentially from incest or rape So register to vote; head Republican, not a limp puppet many of us have received — and our orphanages filled to Obama headquarters and “One of the areas he stood out in is bent over waiting eagerly for letters from higher powers with unwanted babies instead volunteer some time. This will the hand of the delusional telling us our family has of allowing women to decide be our world soon enough. Get religious right to reach inside achieved “success ”? Worse, how to proceed with the state to work. not only what he has done in the him and make him say loving how many of us waited around of their own uteri. Rschumaker® lanthorn torn classroom, but his willingness to stay late and work with kids.” More than just a practical definition? By Nicole Avery the tempo. see the American slang term making fun of someone with GVL Columnist In this recognized — and not even by Tourette ’s? Or if 1 say I’m context, itself but as one piece of three feeling lazy or tired, are my Ron Caniff I used sub-definitions of the word. Hispanic friends going to take Grandville Superintendent, on teacher I offended someone the other day when I made a the word Yet why does using the offense? Dennis Graveldinger, who was comment about my computer as it was word “retarded ” have the same There isn’t one person charged with disorderly conduct for being “retarded ” — and it correct in sting as when using racial who wouldn ’t agree dial-up masturbating in Rec Center men's room wasn’t the first time, or the my eyes slurs, which were specifically is ridiculously slow. And same person. — my created to alienate and hurt I should not be limited to 1 used the word in reference dial-up Avery people. Mexicans are not lazy. using only one definition to how slow my Internet was was being African-Americans are not of a word. I think a little GVI, OPINION POLICY ■ responding, since when I visit slow, so I called it retarded. unintelligent and Jews are more understanding on both home I am tortured by dial-up. Alright, I’ll admit that not cheap. The truth about sides would be fantastic. I The ultimate goal of the Grand Valley page, single spaced. The rebuff from my friend maybe the fact I'm a music cognitively impaired children am not condoning the use l^anthorn opinion page is to stimulate The editor reserves the right to edit wasn't harsh or overdone, just geek doesn ’t get me off the and adults is they are often of derogatory words by any discussion and action on topics of interest and condense letters and columns for a request for me not to use that hook completely for using in fact slower in one form means, but I am defending to the Grand Valley Community. length restrictions and clarity. term in the future. a politically incorrect term or another than the average the innocence behind people Student opinions do not reflect those All letters must be typed. At first I felt guilty, but after in common lingo. However. human being. The term who use the term “retard ” or of the Grand Valley Lanthorn. The Grand Valley Lanthorn will thinking about what I meant I shouldn ’t have to censor “retard ” means, literally, to be “retarded ” in conversation The Grand Valley lanthorn welcomes not be held responsible for errors that when I was using the word, I everything I say or be wary slow or to be delayed. This when it is directed at an reader viewpoints and offers three vehicles appear in print as a result of transcribing decided not to feel bad about of any expression of speech I meaning was an Hind before inanimate object. of expression for reader opinions: letters handwritten letters or e-mail typographic it at all — I wasn’t making might be inclined to use. it was ever associated with its To say I will never use the to the editor, guest columns and phone errors. a reference to a cognitively As I searched further in slang definition in reference to term again would be a lie. I’m children or adults. not going to censor every wind responses. 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The limit for letter length is one faculty and staff. which literally means to slow and not until the fourth do we are people going to think I'm \ Grand Valley Lanthorn Dam Willcutt, A&E Editor Monday, August 25, 2008 A&E arts@lanthorn com UICA to welcome New to stores Tuesday CD Releases • Tom Carter — Shots at controversial film Infinity 1 (Important) • Tom Carter — Shots at Infinity 2 (Important) Multi-talented, explicit producer Crispin Glover to • Zach Hill — Astrological debut award-winning film in Grand Rapids Straights (Ipecac) • Kawabata Makoto and Michishita Shinsuke — By Liz Reyna To Ryan Dittmer, film theater manager Basement Echo (Important) GVL Staff Writer at the UICA, Glover ’s arrival means the busy fall season has come a little early • Matthew Sweet — Sunshine With more than 30 films under his this year. However, Dittmer said Glover’ s Lies (Shout! Factory) belt, actor Crispin Glover is a man of arrival also brings much excitement for • Tussle — Cream Cuts many talents. fans who normally would have to travel (Smalltown Supersound) This week Glover will once again add to a large city for such an event. • The Verve — Forth another skill to his hefty resume as he “Bringing him to Grand Rapids (Parlophone) travels to Grand Rapids for his directorial allows his fans and fans of independent and unconventional films an opportunity debut of the film. 'What Is It?” DVD Releases to meet the actor and talk about his work The Urban Institute for Contemporary • August and passions,” he said. Arts will host an appearance and • Brotherhood Of The Wolf: performance by Glover Tuesday and More so for many, this may be the Director ’s Cut Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. each night. only opportunity to view these films as • Delicatessen (1991) Both showings will be followed by a they are often not available on DVD, question and answer session and book Dittmer added. • Errol Flynn: The Warner signing by the veteran actor, w ho appeared Glover chooses instead to bring Western Collection in such films as “Back to the Future ” and himself and his films to fans worldwide • How The West Was Won: “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. ” via his tours. Special Edition Tickets for the event will be $16 One such fan attending the UICA event • The legend Of The Lone for UICA members and $20 for non is Jennifer Proctor, assistant professor Ranger of film and video at Grand Valley State members. • No Blood No Tears University. “What Is It?” — written, directed, • Redbelt produced, photographed and edited by To Proctor the film is not only a unique • Salo: Criterion Collection Glover, who also plays a role — is a insight into the creative interworkings of (1975) 72-minute tale of a young man struggling Glover’ s mind, it is also a movie rich • Three Stooges Collection: with his inner demons. in controversy — which makes it more The production won Best Narrative exciting. 1940-1942 Courtesy Photo / www CrispinGiover.com Film at the 2005 Ann Arbor Film According to the Ann Arbor Film • Tim Burton ’s The Nightmare Up-and-coming: Crispin Glover, who wrote, directed, produced, photographed and played in "What Is Festival Web site, an essay written by the Before Christmas: festival. And although the film originally It?," is traveling to Grand Rapids for an exclusive film showing followed by a Q&A session. premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Mackinac Center for Public Policy called Collector ’s Edition Festival, its recent recognition has made for a cut in public arts funding because of the State of Michigan agreed to revoke “I’m interested in work that pushes the • Warner Home Video it, according to the UICA Web site, a the explicit nature of some of the AAFF its restrictions on arts funding. boundaries of what film can be, ” Proctor Western Classics Collection films. Among many films named in the However despite the controversy. said, “And Glover ’s film ‘What Is It?’ “one-of-a-kind event. ” (Cimarron (1960), Escape essay, “What Is It?” was cited as a reason Proctor said films like “What Is It?” certainly does that.” So much so, in fact, the UICA owners From Fort Bravo, The Law will open its doors to Glover during a time to pull funding from the festival. demonstrate the power of creative and Jake Wade. Many Rivers when the building is normally closed for Although funding was indeed cut, the expression through independent films in a Ireyntt @ Ian thorn .com To Cross, Saddle The Wind, gallery maintenance and repairs. AAFF filed a federal lawsuit and in 2007 market dominated by corporate cinema. The Stalking Moon) • Where In The World Is Top 10 summer smashes Osama Bin Laden? By Dani Willcutt Every June through August, the world is thrown into Chronicles of Narnia.” Although This week in a cyclone of summer blockbusters. Superhero remakes, drenched in allegory, it’s a film GVL A&E Editor a Disney/Pixar soon-to-be classic, a Will Smith flick, that can entertain the young but is pop culture numerous comedies by hard-hitting also suspenseful enough for older comedians and other guaranteed audiences. This film is so good it Billboard Hot 100 box office hits rush to the screens leaves the audience wishing the 1. Rihanna — “Disturbia ” each summer. This summer has characters never go back to England. 2. David Archuleta been no exception to these typical 3. “Vicky Christina Barcelona ” — “Crush ” expectations, ensuring no one is Woody Allen ’s never been one to 3. Chris Brown left disappointed. Here are 10 of miss much in his films, and “Vicky — “Forever ” the summer ’s best offerings: Christina Barcelona ” is a perfect 4. Katy Perry 10. “Wall-E” example of this. The film features the — “I Kissed a Girl” “Wall-E” is the latest effort gorgeous Scarlett Johansson, a sultry from the team that never leaves Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem 5. Coldplay us wanting — Disney/Pixar. playing a character much different — “Viva la Vida” The film features the touching from his role in “No Country for 6. M.I.A. story of an outdated and Old Men. ” One of the summer ’s — “Paper Planes ” lost robot finding love and most important films. 7. Kardinal Offishall featuring companionship in a modem 2. “The Dark Knight” Akon robot. Like all other Disney/ Three years ago Christopher — “Dangerous ” Pixar films, “Wall-E” delights Nolan took over the Batman 8. Rihanna audience members of every enterprise, breathing new life — ‘Take a Bow” age. into a franchise that stlfftP BKO"N 9. Ne-Yo — “Closer ” 9. “Mamma Mia!” had lost its steam in 10. Taylor Swift These past few years the late ‘90s. Christian the movie-musical genre Bale ’s Batman is much — “Change ” has come back with a more interesting — and vengeance. Last summer ’s believable — than the III) fDines Top Albums hit “Hairspray” only funny-man Batman 1. Shwayze — “Shwayze ” further proved that point. played by George 2. Coldplay This summer all will Clooney in the last — "Viva la Vida” be treated to the movie attempt. Also making 3. Jonas Brothers adaptation of the Broadway this film worth seeing is — “A Little Bit Longer ” the final full performance hit “Mamma Mia!” — a 4. Staind musical that includes the of the late Heath Ledger, — “The Illusion of Progress ” songs of Swedish group who plays Batman's 5. Mamma Mia! Soundtrack ABBA. It's a feel good deranged antagonist, the 6. Ice Cube a musical with a cast featuring Joker. the likes of Pierce Brosnan I. “Pineapple Express ” and Meryl Streep. This film has earned its 8. “Iron Man” place at the top of this list John Favreau ’s superhero due to its effect upon the Films on movie “Iron Man” was world of comedy . The movie among the first superhero features Seth Rogen as movies of the summer. every-man Dale Denton and campus Robert Downey Jr. plays the a hilarious James Franco as As a college student, it ; protagonist who starts off as his pot dealer. can sometimes be difficult an anti-hero before deciding This summer should be to scrounge up enough to start saving lives instead noted for the revamping of money to go see a movie in of taking them. While the the comedy. Sure there were the movie theater. film appears to have a slightly a couple of wretched flops Grand Valley State / sketchy plotline, it actually has — like “Don’t Mess with the Zohan” University offers an easy an interesting premise — and and “The Love Guru ” — that came as answer to this problem the special effects aren ’t bad a slight surprise considering they were with free film showings on either. cast with comedy heavyweights like campus. 7. “Get Smart” Adam Sandler and Mike Meyers. To “Get Smart” is one of two summer films featuring versions of classic TV shows the delight of viewers everywhere this i Big Screen Theater from the ‘60s. However. “Get Smart” has a bit more to offer than the wacky “Speed trend of painful comedies was saved Located in Kirkhof Center, Racer, ” as it appeals to a wider audience. Steve Carell, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson by a refreshing wind of funny films the Big Screen Theater and Anne Hathaway make up a cast that is entertaining to watch in this fun summer featuring casts outside the “Frat features a new movie comedy. Pack” or veterans of “Saturday Night each week, with multiple , 6. “Sex and the City” Live.” showings per day. It may not be top-notch entertainment when judged only as a film, but as a final Not to point fingers, but it’s This week: installment to the well-loved HBO series, it’s perfect. For those who have loved the a safe assumption that producer “Iron Man” show since its debut in 1998, this is the perfect wrap-up of the characters ’ lives. And Judd Apatow has a lot to do with Next week: although those who aren ’t familiar with the series may find the film version crude, it this. With a knack for knowing “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” is still an amusing two hours. public opinion, Apatow has a great i 5. “Tropic Thunder ” talent for what he does. Among Middle F^astern Studies At first glance a moviegoer may be misled to believe “Tropic Thunder ” would his positive contributions to comedy Film Festival be a waste of money. At second glance that same moviegoer will see this movie has is his ability to know just how far the people want their Beginning Oct. 6 the MES i a lot of potential — a potential it fulfills completely. A heroin-addicted Jack Black, movies to go. The success of “Pineapple Express ” has proven the populace is ready department will bring a ‘ a black Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller characters that actually don’t get all too to see boundaries pushed into captivating territory, causing the current new wave of series of films to campus, j obnoxious, makes this one of the summer ’s best flicks. R-rated comedies. More details coming soon. ; 4. “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” arts @ lanthorn rom Eiarly this summer Disney released its second installment of C.S. Lewis’ “The l ’Grand Valley Lanthorn SUMMER RECAP Monday, August 25, 2008 A7 percent of the degree-seeking off,” he said. “But there are Though GVSU was included and the Dorothy A. Johnson Tuition Anniversary student body for the 2007-08 definitely some disadvantaged 1 continued from page A4 in prior capital outlay drafts Center for Philanthropy and continued from page A4 academic year. Since 2002, people out there that need that that would have given the Nonprofit Leadership. Native American enrollment money ... by (removing the J The campaign, which is university funds to construct its Funds will also be used to universities and community waiver), it will cut the legs J the largest in the history of the new library, recent negotiations support the newly-constructed colleges. The state footed at GVSU is up 18.5 percent. “This waiver helps a out from a lot of students who ' university, was announced at a do not include the school. The Movement Sciences and Indoor about $4 million of the bill, depend on this to better their dinner event for donors held at Michigan Legislature has not yet Recreation building on the while universities were wide variety of students get a good education, ” said Ed lives. ” PeVos Place in Grand Rapids on agreed on a capital outlay bill. Allendale Campus and the John responsible for the rest, Leask added the waiver iJune 10. Dan DeVos, a co-chair for C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering according to the House Fiscal Kerestly, director of financial may be unconstitutional ! “Our top priority continues to the campaign, said a new GVSU on the Pew Campus. Agency. aid at GVSU. “But it comes down to an issue of limited considering the ratification of ! be the new library, but this will library would aid more than just Along with DeVos, co-chairs Last year, I0I Grand Valley Proposal 2, but said revoking ! not be the kind of library most the school's students. for the “Shaping Our Future" State University students state resources to fulfill a laws such as the Indian Tuition I of us are used to,” said GVSU “This entire community will campaign are Jim and Donna qualified for the waiver, good lot of commitments. (The legislature) is trying to cut Waiver is not what people | President Thomas J. Haas. “We benefit from the kind of leading- Brooks and Pamela DeVos, with for $632,333 worth of tuition back on certain expenditures intended when they voted to [ need to replace the library that edge learning center that will Richard and Helen DeVos acting costs. However, the state end Affirmative Action. [was built in Allendale to serve create new experiences for Grand as honorary co-chairs. covered only $114,131, the to help save money. ” One student who receives “Proposal 2 is a slippery [a couple thousand students with Valley students, ” DeVos said. Jim and Donna Brooks are same figure it did in 1997. the waiver is GVSU senior slope type of thing,” he said. i a new kind of library for the Besides funding the new vice chairs of the Grand Valley In the past five years, Josh Leask. He credits the “I don’t think a lot of people ! information age. It will serve library, the $50 million will University Foundation, and an average of 102.4 GVSU waiver for helping to make when they voted for it knew lour 24.(XK) students (who are) also be used to finance student Donna is also a GVSU Board of students qualified for the it possible for him to attend it would affect so many facets 1 looking for tools they ’ll need scholarships and faculty chairs Trustee member. waiver per year, with a single college. of education. It is having |to build their own futures and and academic support, as well as year-high of 110 for the 2006- “(The waiver) helped me unintended side effects. ” [ contribute to the overall economy endowments for the Hauenstein news @ lanthorn .com 07 academic term. out so much, and I wouldn ’t } of the region. ” Center for Presidential Studies Native Americans accounted for about .6 even consider myself bad news© lanthorn .com Library. The crimes took place really close, so it made us really [Larcenies from January to March of this suspicious of each other, ” he J continued from page A4 year. said. “Sometimes three nights in Larceny is the No. 1 reported a row something was stolen — 1 (crimes) that will be discovered, ” crime on GVSU campuses. just ridiculous. It was pretty bold S said Capt. Brandon DeHaan, According to police records, 59 of him to just keep doing it over Enter to Win $750.00! ! assistant director of GVSU’s larcenies were reported on the and over and over again.” To be given away at halftime during the GVSU v*. Michigan Tech FootbaN Gam* [ Department of Public Safety, Allendale Campus during the Hefferan, 26, said he plans to j “Our investigation has continued winter semester, a 73.5 percent take Cance to small claims court [and it is entirely possible there Register during Laker Campus Life Night at the increase from the 2007 winter to recoup some of the losses he * * 1 are additional crimes he is Fieldhouse, Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m., and semester. incurred due to the theft of his • responsible for. Our goal is to Saturday. SepL 6 at Community Night “It was just ridiculous, ” said MacBook. He said he had to Enter to win LMCU's . • identify those victims and obtain 2008 graduate Giles Hefferan, pay his insurance company a * $750.00* 1 restitution for those incidents. ” Lake Michigan Credit Union members whose laptop was stolen from $5(K) deductible to replace his 1 DPS is in contact with the receive FREE transactions at all LMCU ATMs, the Calder Arts Center. “It was computer and lost irreplaceable [security department at Calvin including these locations: an especially nasty thing to do academic and professional [College regarding Cance ’s to someone. And it was really documents. BiG [ possible involvement in larcenies Commons (Lower Level) strange, too. because for a long Requests for interviews with [on the school’s Grand Rapids Drive-Up Kiosk at 42nd/Pierce time it was a relatively safe the other two victims named ' campus. A lead from an old case BOX* Rec. Center place. ” in the charges against Cance •at the college helped police to But the criminal activity in were not returned. Cance, who Kirkhof Center mith ICAMi • discover Cance. DeHaan said. Kleiner Commons Calder caused the environment declined to comment on the case *CA$H* i Authorities began to to became “toxic,” Hefferan or investigation, is due to appear [ investigate the suspect when said. in court July 10 for a pre-trial [search warrants for Craigslist “Everybody in that building examination. [ revealed Cance sold at least six knows everybody, and we ’re all news@lanthorn .com [ of the stolen items on the online [classifieds site, said Detective Bill O'Donnell, lead investigator • in the case. Search warrants were i executed in April at the suspect ’s LOOKING FOR A 00B? The Lanthorn is currently looking for several individuals to till the following key roles: [ Allendale and Plainwell rentGR.com residencies. 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Design by Joey Salamon Brian Beaupied, Sports Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] SPORTS Monday, August 25, 2008 GVSU Athletics Success comes announces PUfOft with patience student section By Brian Beaupied changes GVL Sports Editor After watching Grand Valley Last year, students were State University dismantle Central required to obtain specific Washington, after quarterback student section tickets from Mike Reilly ’s the 20/20 desk or the Grand senseless Valley State University diatribe against Athletics office on a first- the Lakers in the come, first-serve basis. NCAA Division This year students will II quarterfinals still be served on a first- last year, I began come, first-serve basis, but making travel at the entrance of the student arrangements to section. meet the team GVSU Athletics announced in Alabama at it will revert back to its policy the national in place three years ago, said championship game. Associate Athletic Director of The team, however, never made Marketing Doug Lipinski. The it to Alabama, losing to Northwest first 3,000 students at the gate Missouri State University in the will be allowed entrance with semifinals. a general student admission It served as a humbling ticket. reminder to presumptive GVSU In total, the student area has GVl / Bri Goodyear fans — and especially to myself, a capacity of 7,500 students. Sporting blue: The Laker football team has just entered preseason training, and despite a rocky first few days, GV head coach Chuck Martin and his men having never seen the team lose in Students involved in feel confident in their progress and anticipate another good run in the upcoming fall season. The first game of Laker football kicks off at 7 p.m. Sept 6 any of my three years at the school. Laker Nation will be allowed Though the season ’s premature admittance 15 minutes before ending left many disheveled and in general student admission, disbelief, it may prove to be what with the front row reserved for 'We're going to be good' this team needs to add another Nation members. banner to Lubbers Stadium. No longer will a 40- game winning streak and By Brian Beaupied them to get into the rhythm that we he said. ' two-consecutive national want.” “We ’re going to be good, ” he GVL Sports Editor championships loom over the Rounding out the offense is senior added. “Early in the year we ’re not heads of those who assumed LAKER center and preseason All-American going to be nearly as clean or efficient With training camp opening up starting roles last season. No longer Billy Eisenhardt, who will anchor an as we ’ve been in the past, but by the for Grand Valley State University ’s will players have to play in the offensive line that allowed the fewest middle or the end of the year, we ’ll be FOOTBALL football team, head coach Chuck shadows of legacies left by former sacks in the GLIAC (42) in 2007. pretty darn good. ” Martin knows sleep comes at a greats. On defense, depth appears to be the premium this time of year. This time around, the Laker main concern with only five returning sports @ lanthorn .coni HOME In fact, it is such a luxury for football team has the opportunity starters. the fifth-year head coach that to start something new. Whether “I don’t know if we are very set in inconsistency on offense and a lack of it be new winning streaks or new stone at very many positions over there depth on defense — two issues that legacies, this team has the ability to (in defense) so I think you ’ll see more might haunt other college coaches — create a new identity — something bodies than ever, ” Martin said. “We ’re are not keeping him up all night. it can call its own. • Sept. 6 vs. progressing well and playing fast, but “Getting up at 7 a.m. and being here During Wednesday ’s football we ’re giving up way too many big Indianapolis - 7 p.m. until two or three in the morning, it’s media day, several team members plays. We have got to get to the point not hard falling asleep, ” Martin said. and GVSU head coach Chuck • Sept. 20 vs. where the ball isn’t being thrown over “But when the alarm goes off at seven, Martin made reference to players their heads at the rate it’s doing.” it’s sure hard to get up.” that have come through the Ferris State - 7 p.m. Returning senior Daktronics First- Picked to win its fourth straight program in years passed, and how Team All-American Dan Skuta and GLIAC title and ranked No. I in current players must live up to • Sept. 27 vs. sophomore Danny Richard will be the Sporting News College Football what those before them have done. expected to provide the pass-rush on Michigan Tech Preview, the Lakers will return seven Though this may prove to be the defensive line. offensive starters, including incumbent a good motivational ploy, does it - 7 p.m. Skuta, who led the Lakers with starting quarterback Brad Iciek. place too much pressure on the 11.5 sacks in 2007, will help to lead a Iciek, a junior and Harlon Hill VS. players? • Oct. 11 young, but athletic defense. finalist as the nation’s top NCAA Living in the past tends to be a “There ’s been a bit of learning vs. Hillsdale Division II player, will lead a talented theme at times in football, not only going on the first week but they ’re and explosive GVSU offense. on the behalf of the players and starting to come along,” Skuta said. (homecoming) Returning in Iciek ’s arsenal coaches, but also by the media and “We ’re going to have guys running all includes sophomore running back and fans — we ’re all guilty. - 7 p.m. over the place making a lot of plays. GLIAC Freshman of the Year James So let’ s not waste time with A bunch of them don’t have the most Berezik and junior all-purpose threat meaningless comparisons. • Oct. 25 vs. experience, but they ’re going to go Blake Smolen. After winning the 2006 national to the ball and try and make some Ashland - 7 p.m. Martin, however, has not seen title, the Lakers graduated its core plays.” the same poise and steadiness on group of players, and what was Redshirt freshman Brad Howard offense that helped lead the Lakers to left of the nucleus of that team and sophomore James Wojciechowski the NCAA Division II semifinals in graduated last year. See more: Go to have looked good thus far in training 2007. All the accolades, the B2 for the tentative camp and figure to see plenty of playing WHO: GVSU Lakers vs. “I’m glad we ’re not playing for conference titles, the all-American time at linebacker this season. another 2.5 weeks, ” Martin said. “I’m Indianapolis Greyhounds honors and national championships football lineup In the defensive backfield senior hoping it’s inexperience, but some of WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6 at are not this team ’s to call its own Samad Cain (free safety), junior it is due to injury — hopefully it’s 7 p.m. — though those who were on the Jacob McGuckin (strong safety) and inexperience and not complacency. ” WHERE: Lubbers Stadium 2006 team undoubtedly helped sophomore transfer Chris Huley Iciek said he has been comfortable Coverage: along the way, and have the ring to (corner back) will be depended on to with the progress the offense has made, prove it. make plays when called upon. TV — Charter Main St. but knows it is not where the team For all of the GVSU football With high expectations, Martin (900/90 1) needs to be going into the season. purists out there, I do not mean anticipates another good team. It is Radio - 106.9 FM WMUS “They ’re making good progress, ” to blaspheme. Nor am I trying to just how good at first the team will be. he said. “It’s been kind of hard for condemn the current team. Don’t look too far into it if the Lakers look a little sloppy the first couple of games. A couple of mistakes and some games coming Iciek to take on greater leadership down to the wire will show us the character of this year ’s crew. But it is a question of whether By Brian Beaupied becoming the leader and helping the in there and not mess up,”’ Martin or not this team will be known as younger guys come along,” Iciek said. said. “Our offense flocked around YOUR GVL Sports Editor ‘the team that came after Finnerty “I am definitely more of a teacher Finnerty. they flocked around Anes. I and McFadden ’ — or will it now.” wasn’t here when Jeff Fox was here Grand Valley manifest a destiny that will be part GVSU head coach Chuck Martin but I am sure they gravitated (around State University of GVSU sports lore for the next anticipates Iciek will embrace this him) too. Whatever Fox said was the football has a several years? NEVUS rich quarterback new role and continue to develop as pulse of the offense, and that's what Will they find that swagger, as a football player and the undisputed we need (Iciek) becoming when he tradition. some might say. leader on offense. gets older, that kind of guy. ” Junior signal- It will ultimately be up to the “For him it’s being more consistent Until the Lakers kick off the 2008 ONLINE caller Brad Iciek team to find its own identity. — even though he was damn season, Iciek will continue to tutor, knew this going into Because nobody remembers consistent last year — and becoming trying to get his offense all on the his first year as the the losers. Especially when more of a leader, ” Martin said. “Last same page. He believes in the players Lakers starter in expectations are so high and the iciek year he was a sophomore surrounded he has around him and knows they WWW. 2(X)7. Now entering tradition so rich. by some older guys, and we were just will be ready come Sept. 6. his second season The 2008 Lakers will hoping he wouldn ’t “They got to know under center, he will have to improve undoubtedly be good, but as Martin LANTHORN screw up the drill. everything I know," his leadership skills, not his football “Our offense flocked said, how good is yet to be seen. Then we realized kick said. “It is kind skills, if the Lakers want to make a run After watching three GVSU pretty quickly that he around Finnerty, they of hard with this for a national championship. teams go undefeated in the regular could do a lot more offense, but other As a Harlon Hill finalist in 2(X)7, flocked around Anes season. I’ve learned that rankings than not screw up guys have done this Iciek completed 185 of 303 for 2.850 and records don’t say a lot about the drill, that he is a ... that's what we before and I know yards and 30 touchdowns with just character and chemistry. 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A hardware store, True Value also Meijer housing serves function, but lacks Dollar Castle also serves the GVSU carries computer and office supplies, Open 24 hours, the one-stop superstore personality. community from two locations. plaster, extension cords, power supplies caters to students ’ basic needs as well as Flowever, stocking the basic The stores are located at 6163 Lake and storage containers. their secondary desires. By Peter Duran Michigan Dr. in Allendale and at 4190 These items and more student-specific Carrying grocery items, clothes, necessities and adding a personal touch GVL Study Abroad Columnist Z does not have to deplete the student ’s Lake Michigan Dr. in Grand Rapids. products will be discounted during the hardware, electronics, household items, Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 two weeks following college move-in to sporting goods and d6cor, the selection is summer bank roll. Within one hour of being iO p.m. Monday through Saturday for both help students save money. large and the prices are reasonable. College-friendly discounts on Buenos Aires, Argentina, I hajl locations. The Dollar Castle at 4190 Lake Also, all college students can receive Located at 315 Wilson Ave. in furniture, cleaning supplies, kitchen been hustled. Michigan Dr. is open from 11 a.m. to 5 a 10 percent discount on their purchase Standale, the store is accessible from equipment, tools and basic decor are Two men told us they were p.m. on Sunday. with a student ID. I^ke Michigan Drive. available at numerous stores located hired to put our bags in the * True Value is located at 5425 l^tke along Lake Michigan Drive. shuttle and then kindly asked- Goodwill Store Michigan Dr. in Allendale. laker life @ lanthorn £om Accessible from Grand Valley State for money. What we didn’t -* A local resale shop, the Goodwill Store University ’s Allendale Campus by bus, know was they had already carries a variety of previously-owned as well as by car, the stores offer a variety been paid by our program furniture, clothing, household items, of items to outfit students ’ apartments and advisers. »- electronics, sporting goods and linens. dorms. Needless to say, we handed Though all store items are sold at a Prior to decorating, students should over a collective $20 to these reduced cost, the price is dependent upon consult the decoration policies of their professionals. each item ’s brand and condition. dorm or apartment complex. Later that same day on All college students can receive a 10 the way to our host families ’ - percent discount on their purchase with Dollar General apartments, our advisers told their student ID. For students on a strict budget. Dollar us things we would need to The store is located at 5269 Lake General offers a wide selection of items know for the days to come. Michigan Dr. in Allendale. at noticeably reduced prices. The things they said Store hours are from 9 am. to 8 p.m. Though stock varies store-to-store, concerned me. For instance, . Monday through Saturday and from 11 basic need items, such as cleaning I had to take a bus to school. * - am. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. supplies, bath products, kitchen supplies, The buses only take coins and food and occasionally clothing can be there was a coin shortage in Field ’s Fabrics purchased here. the city. Field ’s — a family-owned fabric Dollar General serves the GVSU Despite all of this, I knew 1 community from two locations. store — carries many different types of was going to make the best of fabrics for various craft projects as well The stores are located in the Heritage my time in the city. In our first as decorating purposes. Towne Square Shopping Center at 6101 days here, my roommates and * In addition to fabrics, Field ’s carries I^ke Michigan Dr. in Allendale as well as I explored the city as much as patterns, iron-on-tapes, buttons, ribbon, in the Laveens Shopping Center at 4030 we could. home decorating books and pillow- Lake Michigan Dr. in Grand Rapids. We made our way to the *. forms. Store hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 pm. Plaza de Mayo — the most I The Field ’s Mill Shop, located in the Monday through Saturday and from 8 powerful, significant place back of the store, also sells discounted and a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. in Argentina — and saw bulk fabrics — ideal for students wishing the Casa Rosada (a pink to decorate while saving pennies. Dollar Castle monstrosity that is the seat o£; Field ’s Fabrics is located at 3975 Lake While not every item in the store is $ 1, the Argentinean government).- Dollar Castle offers all of its stock at a Michigan Dr., at the comer of Kinney the Argentinean equivalent of - Courtesy Photo / Goodwill reduced price — allowing students to get Avenue in Standale. the IRS, the mayor’s office, *- Smart shopper: Students can find decor for their dorm rooms at reasonable prices. more and spend less. Store hours are from 9 am. to 9 p.m. the intelligence service and -Z the head of the Argentinean -Z Catholic Church. The area was laden with ’* police and riot fencing — considering Argentina Z~ Competitive market is somewhat in a state of political discord. Had we *- arrived a few months earlier,*! we would have found no *Z beneficial to students meat available anywhere and-! all roads to the city blocked by the farmers, who were - * Bookstores strive to offer new options for purchasing books protesting export taxes. The economy and people *• By Jessica Richardson 55 percent of the store ’s original price. Page are still recovering from the 2- devastating economic crash in! GVL Staff Writer said. That beats the UBS rate by 3 to 5 percent, he added. 2001. Graffiti line the streets*I and every building, from the - I No matter where you choose to buy this “The No. I place we get our books from GVl / Bri Goodyear nicest neighborhoods to the •* year, you can bet your textbooks will be priced is the students on campus,” Page said. “I can Hard at work: Senior Lyndsey Sherman, from Farmington Hills, Mich., works as a student employee at Croutons in the Kirkhof Center. government buildings and !* competitively. safely say that we should be buying books churches. Both Grand Valley State University and back at a better value. ” A few days later I saw a *- Brian’s Books are offering new options for For students with financial aid concerns, demonstration by a Peronist *! students who are searching for the best buy Brian’s offers a payment solution. On the job hunt group, a populist/socialist *1 when purchasing course “We offer a delayed billing party, in which one of the *1 reference books. program,” Page said. “We take “We are extremely By Brittney Mestdagh main streets was blocked by •* “(The University (student) credit card and personal GVL Staff Writer men, women and children I* Bookstore) orders all required contact information down, and aggressive at playing drums and singing I - textbooks requested by the they walk out with the books Moving in, starting classes and getting a job are just a few of the the praises of their respective! • University, ” said Tony Glaab, getting used books they need that day.” tasks noted on many students to-do lists every semester. leaders, Juan and Eva Peron.*- UBS store manager. Brian’s will delay billing Luckily, Grand Valley State University ’s Student Employment On a lighter note, the This includes lab books back in our store. ” student credit cards for up to five Office is there to help new and returning students check one item off culture of Buenos Aires is ♦! and course packs not sold at or six days after they should have their lists. very eclectic and incredibly -! Brian’s Books. received their final financial aid TONY GLAAB “GVSU hopes to assist students in finding employment, so the European, which separates th«! Although Brian’s may checks. UBS STORE MANAGER university can keep students there to finish their education, ” said city somewhat from the rest c3"; be missing select required UBS has locations in the Abrah Klinge, GVSU senior and assistant at the Student Employment the continent. texts, store owner Brian Page Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Office. Among the best places !* guarantees to beat UBS prices. Campus and in the DeVos Education is the main focus for many future employers, she said. to experience native culture *• “We are constantly checking UBS prices building on the Pew Campus. They hope to help students continue their education by providing are the “ferias, ” which on their Web site, ” Page said. “As a general Brian’s offers locations near the Allendale opportunities to earn a little extra financial aid or spending money, she are outdoor markets with rule, you ’re going to save 5 to 10 percent by Campus at the intersection of Pierce Street and 42nd Avenue, as well as a downtown location added. hundreds of vendors peddling shopping here. ” The first place students can search is the Job Board on the student their handmade goods, food • ; New this year to UBS stock are 15 titles of at 120 E. Fulton St. employment Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/studentjobs . Students and music. e-books, also available for purchase. To order books through Zumberge Library can search by the organization’s name, position type, job category or Since Buenos Aires is “The e-book will have a price and barcode visit the Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu . location. All on-campus jobs are listed there as well as employment the birthplace of the tango, when you check out, then your receipt will opportunities off campus. it is easy to find groups show a Web site and access code where you jrichardson @ lan thorn .com The best time to start looking and applying for jobs is in June or July, performing several variations can read the book online, ” Glaab said. Klinge said. She stresses searching to see what jobs are out there. of the dance and often with The e-books are cheaper than used book, “Even if it is only a slight interest, students should applyto any and audience participants well into but there is no buy-back value. all jobs they are interested in.” Klinge added. “Ixiter they can keep their golden years. “This offers another option for students checking the Job Board to see if there is something else that interests I must say my favorite part who would rather be on the computer then lug them more" of Buenos Aires culture woult books around, ” Glaab said. After submitting an application, students should follow up with the have to be the food. However For students who have no cash for books, employers even if it is just to check the application was received. This I picked the wrong time to compact discs or DVDs, ordered from the is important because it lets the employer know they are interested and quit eating red meat, since library is an additional alternative being dedicated, Klinge said. four-out-of-five dinners I am peddled this year. The Student Employment Office can help students through the job served have beef as the main Students can request any book that is search, but the final decision is up to the employer. dish. not currently in the library system through Now the question to ask is: What separates one application from So, 1 have decided to make document delivery, said Claire Stephens, another? a moral sacrifice and eat former Zumberge Library employee. Employers look at dependability, responsibility and availability, the best steak in the world "The process for ordering a book is done said Deb Rambadt. the marketing manager for Campus Dining. once a week. I would say the completely online, ” Stephens said. “We look for students who respond well to coaching, arc committed, only things the city lacks in There is an average grace period of seven arrive on time and have excellent crMiimunication skills,” Rambadt terms of food are spiciness to 10 days for the delivery of new books. said. (a personal preference) and Another factor that students should take Those students who qualify are scheduled for a formal interview affordable peanut butter — 27 into account when purchasing their textbooks and then contacted via e-mail with a decision. Even if one employer pesos ($9) for a jar of Skippy. is the buy-back policy of the different stores. does not hire a student, the application will be passed on to other Imported peanut butter From fall to winter there is a better buy locations on campus. aside. Buenos Aires is truly back rate because a lot of professors teach the “1 went for my formal interview with Fresh FixxJ Company, but I amazing The people are same classes year round using the same book. received an e-mail saying I did not get the job, ” said Beccah Rathaus, friendly, the peso to dollar “We are extremely aggressive at getting a GVSU freshman. exchange rate is pretty sweet used books back in our store." Glaab said. She was later contacted with a job offer from Kleiner Commons. and the culture is one of a “When the books are the same, we offer GVl / Brittany Jacques Though a student ’s search may not immediately result in a kind. students half of the new price ” Painful purchasing: A GVSU student picks out books position, students are encouraged to check the Job Board daily lakerlife@ lanthorn .com Brian’s generally buys-back books at 53 to bmesniaxh® lanthorn x'om Grand Valley Lanthorn Monday, August 25, 2008 NATION / WORLD lanthorn@gvsu edu Texas students Russian army to to be tracked maintain control by GPS anklets By Elizabeth White of Georgian city Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Court authorities here Russia ’s pullback on Friday By Bela Szandelszky will be able to track students came two weeks to the day after Associated Press Writer with a history of skipping schtxil thou sands of Russian soldiers roared under a new program requiring into the former Soviet republic POTI. Georgia (AP) — them to wear ankle bracelets following an assault by Georgian Thousands of Georgians demanded with Global Positioning System forces on the separatist region of that Russian trxxips leave the monitoring. South Ossetia. The fighting left outskirts of this strategic Black But at least one group is hundreds dead and nearly I60JXX) Sea port on Saturday and took to worried the ankle bracelets people homeless. the streets in pattest, while a top infringe upon students ’ It also has deeply strained Russian general said his country's privacy. relations between Moscow and the forces would keep patrolling the Linda Penn, a Bexar County West. Russia has frozen its military AP Photo / Bela Szandelszky area. justice of the peace, said Looming presence: A Russian soldier looks at a military vehicle slide into a gutter while troops leave Georgia Saturday ; The comments by deputy head cooperation with N AIT). Moscow’ s Russia started to withdraw its forces on Friday, as promised, but soon began to dig new positions around the port of Poti she anticipates that about 50 of the general staff Col .-Gen. Cold War foe, underscoring a students from four San Anton io- growing division in Europe. Anatoly Nogovitsyn, reported by bodies out, ” he said. personnel carriers were parked reference to four U.S. Humvees the area school districts — likely On Saturday, residents of the Russian news agencies, showed His next-door neighbor. Frosia nearby. Russian troops hoisted both Russians seized in Poti this week. to be mostly high schtxilers strategic central city of Gori began that despite protests from the Dzadiashvili, found most of her Russian flags and the flag of the The vehicles were used in previous — will wear the anklets during returning. Chaotic crowds of people United States, France and Britain, apartment destroyed, leaving only Commonwealth of Independent joint U.S.-Geotgian military the six-month pilot program and cars were jammed outside the Russia was confident enough to a room the size of a brixim closet States, or CIS, the union of former exercises. announced Friday. She said city as Georgian police tried to occupy whatever part of Georgia it to stay in. Soviet republics that Georgia Russian forces also set up a the time the students wear the control the mass return by setting deemed necessary. “I have nothing. My neighbors recently announced it had left. checkpoint near Senaki, the home anklets will be decided on a up makeshift checkpoints. “Russian military: You are feed me if they have fixxl to share, ” Emotions ran high as protesters of a major military base in western case-by-case basis. Those who were let through npt a liberating military, you are the 70-year-old woman said. approached a Russian position, but Georgia that Georgian tnx>ps reUxik "We are at a critical point came back to find a city battered an occupying force! ” one man Ifie Russian tanks and tnxips direct confrontation was avoided. on Saturday. AP video footage of in our time where we can by bombs, suffering from food shouted at the Poti protest. Banners are now gone “They have the CIS flag, and the base Saturday showed it had either educate or incarcerate, ” shortages read “Say No to War” and “Russia from Gori that flag is not our Georgian flag," been heavily kxited. Penn said, linking truancy and gripped “They have the CIS flag, go home. ” — but other said protester Sulkhan Tolordava. And in South Ossetia. Russian with juvenile delinquency and by anguish. 1 On Friday, Russia said it had Russian troops “Georgia is not a member of this troops erected 18 peacekeeping later criminal activity. “We can Surman and that flag is not our pulled back forces from Georgia are just up organization, so the troops must posts in the “security zone ” teach them now or mil the risk Kekashvili, in accordance with a EU-brokered Georgian flag. Georgia the road at a leave very quickly. ” and planned to build another of possible incarceration later 37, stayed in c^ase-fire agreement. new Russian Russia interprets the cease 18 peacekeeping posts around on in life. ” Gori, taking is not a member of this ; “There are very specific checkpoint. fire accord as allowing it to keep Abkhazia. A total of 2.600 heavily Penn said students in the shelter in a requirements for Russian organization, so the On Saturday a substantial military presence armed trxxips the Russians call program will wear the ankle basement withdrawal. Putting up permanent afternoon , in Georgia because of earlier peacekeepers will be deployed in bracelets full-time and will after his troops must leave very facilities and checkpoints are several peacekeeping agreements that those regions. not be able to remove them. apartment inconsistent with the agreement. quickly. ” thousand ended fighting in the separatist areas Russia,Georgia and the West are They ’ll be selected as they was We are in contact with the various protesters of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in certain to continue the diplomatic come through her court, and destroyed SULKHAN TOLORDAVA parties to obtain clarification.” waving the 1990s. struggle over South Ossetia and Penn will target truant students by a Russian PROTESTER White House spokesman Gordon Georgian Hags But even though Poti is Abkhazia. with gang affiliations, those bomb. JOhndroe said. approached completely outside the buffer zone The Russian parliament was with a history of running away Several days ; French President Nicolas the Russian for Abkhazia, Nogovitsyn said expected to discuss recognizing and skipping schtxil and those ago, he tried Sarkozy’s office said he had position on the outskirts of Gori. Russian trxxips are not leaving and the independence of the separatist who have been through her to bury three relatives killed by the pressed Russian President Dmitry Some soldiers came out of their will patrol the city. regions Monday . court multiple times. bomb, placing what body parts Medvedev during a phone trenches, but there was no clash. “Poti is not in the security zone, In some devastated Georgian “Students and parents must he could find in a shallow grave conversation Saturday to quickly Russian troops also held but that doesn ’t mean that we will towns, the only visitors Saturday understand that attending covered by a burnt log, a rock and a remove Russian troops from an positions in trenches they had dug sit behind the fence and watch as were looters, arriving in trucks and schtxil is not optional,” Penn piece of scrap metal . axis between the Georgian towns near a bridge that provides the only they drive around in Hummers, ” cars to take whatever they could said. “When they fail to attend “I took only a foot and some oCPoti and Senaki. access to Poti. Tanks and armored Nogovitsyn said, making an acid find. schtxil. they are breaking the of a torso. I could not get the other law.” Penn said the electronic monitoring is part of a Fay kills 10 in Fla., makes record landfall comprehensive program she started four years ago to reduce truancy. She cited programs in Midland and Dallas as having By Bill Kaczor communities began cleaning up the Fay was expected to finally House to elevate the disaster Pam Nobles, 52, were heading damage from several inches of rain leave the state on Saturday and declaration President Bush issued for breakfast in downtown success with similar electronic • Associated Press Writer monitoring measures. that flooded homes.destroyed crops reach the coasts of Mississippi to a major disaster declaration. Apalachicola on Saturday But Terri Burke, executive : APALACHICOLA, Fla. - and prompted Gov. Charlie Crist to and Alabama on Sunday. Though Crist said the storm damaged morning. “I just think we ’re so fortunate director of the American Civil Tropical Storm Fay began wrapping ask for a major disaster declaration Fay never became a hurricane, 1,572 homes in Brevard County from the federal government. downpours along its path have alone, dropping 25 inches of rain we didn't have high tide and a Liberties Union of Texas, said up its disastrous slog across Florida requiring students to wear the Fay’s center made landfall been punishing and deadly. in Melbourne. stronger wind because (Hurricane) op Saturday by making a record GPS bracelets full-time raises around I a.m. EDT about 15 miles The storm has killed 10 people in At II a m. Saturday, the center Dennis is still fresh in our mind, the fourth landfall on the Panhandle ’s privacy concerns. ccrast. Emergency officials said 10 north-northeast of Apalachicola, the state, Florida Law Enforcement of the storm was located about l(X) tidal surge we had in here, ” Ward miles east-southeast of Pensacola "We're all for keeping kids people have been killed in the state according to the National Weather Commissioner Gerald Bailey said said. Service's National Hurricane in a briefing from the emergency and was moving west near 7 mph Fay’s wake caused widespread in schtxil, and we applaud any alone. efforts to make that happen,” 1 Across the Florida peninsula, Center. operations center in Tallahassee. with sustained winds near 45 mph. flooding along Florida's east coast, The identities of all the victims The storm was expected to keep especially in Jacksonville near the Burke said. "But the privacy and the causes of their deaths its strength and remain a tropical storm's third landfall. Some areas issue: What happens with the weren ’t immediately released, but storm into Sunday. of Duval County reported up to bracelet or anklet after schtiol at least three were killed Friday in Fay's fourth landfall was 20 inches of rain, and authorities is out?" weather-related traffic accidents underwhelming for some in the reported an unknown number of When asked why students and two drowned in heavy surf. Apalachicola area. homes and businesses flooded. would have to wear the ankle Another man died from carbon “It’s been peaceful and quiet Fay has been an unusual storm, bracelet all the time instead monoxide poisoning while testing so far,” said Franklin County even by Florida standards. It first of just in the schtxil day. Penn power generators before the Emergency Management Director made landfall in the Florida Keys cited problems with runaways. storm hit. At least 23 people were Butch Baker, who lives in on Monday, then headed out over "Sometimes ... parents don't know where (the kids) killed last week in Haiti and the Carabelle, where the storm's center open water again before hitting Dominican Republic by fUxxling came ashore. a second time near Naples on the are, ” Penn said. "So it’s for the from Fay. “I slept through the whole thing. southwest coast. It limped across safety of the child, as well as “The damage from Fay is a It wasn't very dramatic when it the state, popped back out into the the safety of the community. ” reminder that a tropical storm came onshore. ” Atlantic Ocean and struck again When asked specifically does not have to reach a hurricane Baker said his office received near Flagler Beach on the central about privacy concerns, level to be dangerous and cause reports of sporadic power outages, coast. It was the first storm in almost Penn said she didn’t have a comment. But added her AP Photo / John Raoux significant damage," said Florida but roads were clear and they 50 years to make three landfalls in priority is “making these Paddling through: Residents in a boat survey neighborhood flood damage from Gov. Charlie Crist. hadn’t received any calls for help. the state,as most hit and exit within children accountable. ” Tropical Storm Fay in Debary, Fla , Friday Crist on Friday asked the White Martha Pearl Ward. 72. and a day or two. U.S. hoops back on top, conquers Spain for gold medal By Brian Mahoney In a game so devoid of defense that it that dominated the Barcelona Games in this game, giving up open looks from the And he needed all of them against a perimeter and plenty of points in the paint. Spain team that on this day would have AP Basketball Writer felt more like an NBA All-Star game than 1992. one with a title at stake, the Americans had Forget comparisons to those guys. The But Bryant, who waited so long to likely beaten any other recent U.S. squad. finally wear the red, white and blue, hit two That elite list, which includes Michael BEIJING (AP) — Order is restored in too much offense down the stretch. Bryant Americans were lucky to be better than 3-pointers in a big fourth quarter to add Jordan and seven other Dream Teamers, international basketball. The U.S. is back converted a clutch four-point play with Spain on Sunday. the gold medal to the only piece of htxips could grow in 2012. Paul and Dwight on top. but not by that much anymore. 3:10 remaining. Rudy Fernandez scored 22 points hardware he didn't already own. The NBA Howard said they would be in Ixindon if Culminating a three-year mission to end Wade added another 3-pointer that and Pau Gasol had 21 for the Spanish. MVP pounded his hands toward the fltxir asked, and perhaps half this team could join years of embarrassment, the U5. Olympic made it 111-104 with just the reigning world in celebration at the end. them. team survived a huge challenge from Spain, over 2 minutes left, and only “We played with champions who were James scored 14 points, while Carmelo James ran out for pregame warmups winning 118-107 Sunday in the gold-medal then could the Americans hoping to win their first great character Olympic gold. Anthony and Chris Paul had 13 apiece with his finger in the air, already believing game. relax a little. US. players for the Americans, who had won bronze the U.S. was No. I. But even thtxigh the After overwhelming everyone for seven They began to celebrate in one of the appreciated the game medals in their last two international Americans were shtxiting better than 70 games, the Americans led by only four during a break after some Spain gave them. events, the 2(X)4 Olympics and ‘06 world percent for most of the first half, it would points with under 3 minutes to play. Then technical fouls on Spain great games in After the contest they championships. take a long time to prove it. the U.S. proved it could handle a close with 26 seconds left, then international hugged the Spanish The US. started planning for this Spain was leading for much of the first game that seemed would never come in partied at midcourt when players. Bryant had game after that first event, the low point quarter. A quick burst of 10 points by James Beijing. it was over with “Bom in basketball history. an especially long in its htxips history, following a sixth- and Wade had the US. advantage up to 14 Their prize: the first US. gold medal the USA” blaring over the embrace for Gasol, place flop two years earlier in the world points with 4 minutes left in the half, but since the 2000 Olympics. arena ’s speakers. MIKE KRZYZEWSKI patting his Ixis Angeles championships. Jerry Colangelo was given Spain chipped away and trailed only 69-61 “Much respect to Spain, but the U.S. is “We played with great U.S. COACH Inkers teammate on control of USA Basketball and constructed at the break . back on top again,” IjeBnxi James said. character in one of the the back. a national team program in 2006, requiring Spain made one last push toclose within Argentina won the bronze with an 87- great games in international Seeming to those who wanted to play to commit to 108-104 on Carlos Jimenez's 3-pointer, 75 victory against Lithuania. basketball history, I think." appreciate the moment, after congratulating three years. but Wade hit one on the other end, and Dwyane Wade scored 27 points for U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said. Spain, the team joined in a circle, jumping He got Bryant and James quickly on the final score became lopsided when the the Americans, who found a much gamer Nobody else had been close to the board and landed almost everyone else he Americans hit a bunch of free throws after Spanish team than the one it humiliated by Americans in Beijing. This team ’s only up and down at center court. The Americans had won their first seven asked for. finding a group of NBA stars the Spanish became frustrated and were 37 points earlier in the Uximamcnt. Kobe Olympic competition had been history, in a games by 30.3 points, including a 119-82 eager to give up their summer to get back called for technicals. Bryant added 20 points. Dream matchup with guys named Jordan. Magic. Bird and the rest of the US. team rout of Spain. But they never had control of what they felt belonged to their country. 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