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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 10-12-2006 Lanthorn, vol. 41, no. 15, October 12, 2006 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol41 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 41, no. 15, October 12, 2006" (2006). Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007. 15. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol41/15 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Sports Laker Life GVSU men's golf claims team, The Afterword tells its story of GVSU hosts its annual Renaissance individual No 1 spot in conference trying to make ends meet in the Festival to celebrate medieval championship last weekend music industry history \.L» ' (Bomb Walk? % antijorn Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Thursday, October 12, 2006 Taxi service helps students stay responsible Responsible Boy gives paperwork, following directions from the Secretary of State and securing an GVSU students rides official Federal Identification business in campus areas for a number. Patterson began running a business as a sophomore in college. minimal fee "It’s nice to help people ... I know GVl A/thtv* I Ann* Whwalttar I’ve been in their situation several A new flavor Chick'n Lick'n will (iN the By Shawn Zalewski times,” Patterson said. building once housing G&L Chili Dugs GVL News Editor The business was founded by Dustin Fox. Christian Goetz and Patterson What started as a collaborative because there was no safe driving service, service among friends has grown into a and the trio saw it as an opportunity to Chicken certified business operated by 11 Grand earn more money. Patterson said. Valley State University students. While any student may use the The Responsible Boy taxi service, service. Responsible Boy’s evening takes place founded in fall 2005. has experienced hours cater especially to those who tremendous growth in its first year of consume alcoholic beverages and cannot operation. operate a vehicle. of chili dogs For owner Geoff Patterson, a junior For $5. students can ride the vans to at GVSU. the success of the business downtown locations, while $2 will get was not immediately expected, as them around Allendale in Allendale customers had to get used to a legal The business has received approval GVl I Shawn Mlwiki and legitimate taxi service designed for from area apartment complexes. Keeping campus safe: Responsible Boy drivers (from left) Mike Blanchard. Mitch Kelly. Ryan Smith. college students, he said. GVSU’s Department of Public Safety By Jennifer Hoewe Christian Goetz. Geoff Patterson and Dan Seaver represent their year-old tan service After filing through stacks of See Responsible Boy, A2 GVl. Managing Editor The building previously housing G&L Chili Dogs will now play home to the second Chick ’n Lick'n franchise in West Michigan The structure had been vacant for Round two: Deepening debate several months before Chick'n Lick'n committed to a five-year lease with property owner Gary Stroven. “We’re really excited that someone Dick DeVos and Gov. Jennifer Granholm continue defending their views for the future decided to take over the building." said Julie Van Dyke, executive director of the Allendale Chamber of Commerce. “And we're real excited about this choice of replacement G&L Chili Dogs opened its franchise on Lake Michigan Drive in Allendale Oct 10, 2005, and moved exit months later because of franchise-related problems, she said Specializing in fried chicken and fish made with a time-honored recipe. Chick'n Lick'n will use the empty space to launch another branch of its Jenison- based business in Allendale, which is scheduled to open the thud week of November. "(Stroven) asked me if I would be interested, and we decided it would be a really good fit," said Jeff Tanis. Chu k 'n Lick ’n owner. Since the building's design accommodates only a select few business styles. Stroven said pursuing a contract with Chick'n Lick'n was the logical choice. "Only certain types of restaurants Af Kioto I Grand lUpM* hru, TJ. Hamilton will fit into the building." Stroven said. Capturing the public tty#: Republican candidate Dick DeVos and Democratic challenger Gov Jennifer Granholm answer questions from the media after the second debate m Grand Rapids Tuesday "We thought their footprint shape would work welT By Shawn Zalewski and Brandon Hubbard This was a response to Granholm s advertisements the negative events recently, DeVos has to be careful The restaurant will require accusing him of investing in a business — Alterra how he approaches the subjects." Moiles said. GVL Staff modifications before providing its range Health Care Corp. — that mistreated elderly A major topic of debate was Michigan's economic of due ken-featured dishes to the public. patients. struggles. To alleviate the problem. DeVos encouraged In the second of three debates, gubernatorial Tams said. However, the kitchen area is “The decision to lead with that was Dick's." said opportunities for businesses, while Granholm candidates Dick DeVos and Gov. Jennifer Granholm the only aspect of the building needing Republican campaign spokesperson John Truscott. proposed an aggressive investment in diversifying took a sharper aim at the condition of Michigan's major renovations to accommodate the Throughout the debate, candidates repeatedly the economy beyond the manufacturing industry. economy as well as each other's increasingly negative new facility, he added. stated what seemed to become their standby phrases. Granholm’s plan would invest the state's limited advertising campaigns. The original Chick'n Lick'n opened Granholm frequently responded with. "Let's talk resources, up to $2 billion, to improvements in the The incumbent and her opponent discussed a in Jcnison in 1975 and attracts customers about the issues.** while DeVos maintained his stance growing fields of research, medical technology and governor's role in leading the state through issues from several surrounding communities. that "Michigan deserves better. ” alternative energy fuels, which GVSU economics such as health care, the automobile industry, the Hum said. "I’m not sure where the next debate goes." said professor Hari Singh said was an example of grow ing environment and education. "A lot of people come into Jenison Roger Moiles, Grand Valley State University political new industries to help create jobs. However, the However, the content of the debate strayed off now. and the No. I place they said to put science professor and election expert. “DeVos was state may not have sufficient economic resources to course early on — away from specific plans and another one was in Allendale ." he said. asked to be more specific about his plan to change immediately invest in the new fields, he added. into the competitors' past actions and misleading "They’re always asking me when I can the Michigan economy, and he machine-gunned off While DeVos’ proposal of eliminating the advertisements. put one up in Allendale " seven points.” Single Business Tax would help support Michigan “I saw the governor of the slate of Michigan Chick ’n Lick'n ’s menu selection For Moiles, the candidates' off-beat responses businesses. Singh said there would need to be another look straight into the camera and lie to the people of will give the Allendale community an "sounded scripted." system designed to replace revenue lost from the lack Michigan." DeVos said in his opening statement. “I upgraded option w hen compared to the "With the Republicans afraid that the conservative of tax. can't say 1 was disappointed I'm furious" See Chick'n Lkk'n, A2 base may stay home (on Election Day) as a result of See Debate, A2 Breast cancer march returns to Grand Rapids Txnthovn By Rachel Royer According to the American Cancer GVl. Stiff Writer Society, last (Xtober more than 2.000 participants, including 105 breast cancer INDEX survivors, raised more than $150,000 Grand Valley State University Section A The money gathered is used to support students are invited to support cancer News........................ ............ A3 patients and survivors in the area by breast cancer research, patient services, participating in a benefit walk this education and advocacy programs Opinion..................... ............ A4 Registration for the event is at 8 weekend A&E........................... A5 Rain or shine, the American Cancer am. and the walk begins at 9 a m Participants who sign up are not required Section B Society will hold its ninth annual Sports...................... ............ B1 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to partake in the walk, but may simply donate by giving money to the teams Saturday morning Laker Life................. ...........B3 Pink Ribbons will also he available at The event is a 5K non-competitive Odds A Ends........... ............ B6 the event for $5. walk raising awareness and funding for Jo Ann Wassenaar. assistant director Marketplace............. B7 breast cancer. The walk starts and ends of GVSU’s Women’s Center said GVl AicSnw AM*y Comttock at the Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Quest for a cure: Walken arrive al CaMer Plaza Iasi year to begm the annual Making Strides Agamst Rapids See Cancer, A2 Breast Cancer walk The event raises money to support breast cancer research *1 ¥ A2 Thursday, October 12. 2006 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn tax. leaving Michigan with a and motivate them to vote. Debate However, if DeVos continues continued from page A1 billion dollar hole to fill.