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Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Thursday, October 22, 2009 GV uses eminent domain to expand downtown campus University offers $2.34 million to purchase vacant warehouse for future site of business school

By Lauren Fitch The GVSU Board of Trustees Because GVSU is a public stands on the property, with a 2009 GVL Managing Hditor voted unanimously on Friday to university, it has the right to exercise State Equalized Value of $751 ,(KX). purchase the property for $2.34 eminent domain and has exceeded Mclxrgan said GVSU has been There’s no place like home, and million from Ed DeVries Properties, the fair market value in its offer to talking with DeVries Properties for Courtesy Photo / Google Images Grand Valley State University has Inc. through eminent domain. DeVries Property. the past 10 years about plans for the Safe levels: People around the world decided to use legal action to make Under the Michigan constitution, “Eminent domain is not old warehouse and became more have united to promote safe levels of the property at 38 Front Ave. in the eminent domain policy allows something we do lightly or often, ” serious in their negotiations within carbon in the earth's atmosphere downtown Grand Rapids the new government groups to purchase said Matt McLogan, vice president the last couple years. home of the Seidman College of private property for public use at fair of University Relations at GVSU. Michael DeVries, president of Students to join Business. market value. An old A&P warehouse currently the development firm, previously proposed a remodel of the building and offered to work with GVSU on international the renovations. McLogan said DeVries ’ presentation confirmed GVSU’s effort to prevent suspicions the existing building was not fit for its classroom purposes. The ceiling height and interior global warming support structures do not meet GVSU classroom standards and the By Molly Waite whole building is too close to the S-curve of U.S. 131, according to a GVl. Staff Writer press release issued by GVSU. Scientists estimate the A couple weeks ago, GVSU made concentration of carbon in the an offer to buy the property from atmosphere to be roughly 390 DeVries and reaffirmed it in writing parts per million, considerably last Thursday, McLogan said. higher than the estimated safe “We very mucji hope they will level of 350. accept,” McLogan added. In an effort to reduce carbon DeVries said he received an offer emissions and climate change, from GVSU on Monday and has students from Grand Valley begun the process of going through State University and other the “very detailed ” offer since then. local universities will come “We’re still disappointed and together from II a.m. to 3 p.m. perplexed over the offer,” DeVries on Saturday for 350GR Global said. Climate Awareness, part of the Tom Butcher, university counsel, International Day of Climate said the only other time GVSU has Action. used eminent domain was to acquire The event will include a march the property where the DeVos to Calder Plaza at 12:30 p.m., the Center is currently located. He said 350GR Human Aerial Photo at Courtesy Photo / Google Images the parties reached an agreement 1 p.m. and a Critical Mass Bike Intended site: GVSU has chosen to use its nght of eminent domain to purchase a former P warehouse that now sits vacant in Ride at 2 p.m. oHne Seidman School of Business -^, See Eminent, A2 downtown Grand Rapids from Ed DeVries Development Inc. The site-irmtended to be use* Danielle Ostafinski, 2008- 09 president of the Student Environmental Coalition, helped organize the event. “The 350 Day of Action is a University earns more than call from citizens to world leaders at the UN climate negotiations this December in Copenhagen, deposits from Pepsi deal Denmark, to produce a bold, just and binding treaty based on climate science, ” Ostafinski said. Contract with Pepsi rakes in around NASA scientist Dr. James $400,000 for GVSU; not without strings Hansen has researched global warming for a large part of his career. By Lauren Fitch and down to cost and still made fiscal He was Jenna Brackett sense years later. “Climate “The primary reason was the the first to GVL Staff dollars, and then we also looked at publicly change is the testify to For the past 10 years, drinking what students prefer, ” Doxey said. issue of our the U.S. Pepsi has paid off for Grand Valley “It was not a popularity contest. Congress time. It is our State Unviersity students, to the We didn ’t go out and say, ‘What that global GVl I Eric Coulter tune of about $6,465 for the 2009- would you prefer?’ because we civil rights warming Tough times: During these hard times more students have been visiting the Student 10 school year. would have probably had 50-50 is a real movement Employment Office. The employment rate for 16- to 24-year olds is at an all-time low. GVSU signed the original for Coke and Pepsi .” and serious contract with Pepsi in 1999 for five Under the Pepsi contract, issue. years with five one-year extensions Pepsi gives GVSU $167,500 in DANIELLE Hansen ayailable. In 2004, GVSU decided sponsorship plus 55 percent of OSTAFINSKI College-age employment and his to re-sign the contract for an all commissions from vending FORMER SEC colleagues additional 10 years, putting the machine sales, which adds about PRESIDENT have used expiration date at June 30, 2014. $166,000 more. According to the many methods to determine the rate hits 70-year low The “cola wars” were an issue 2009-10 budget, other sources of dangerous quantities of carbon for many universities in the ‘90s revenue kick in additional money in the atmosphere. They, along By Lauren Fitch Because she could not secure a as Pepsi and Coca-Cola competed for a total of $425,099 for GVSU with other scientists and climate GVL Managing Hditor traditional teaching job, Gibbons to sign exclusive contracts. gain. change experts, discuss the need will have todoan additional program Michael M. Doxey, director of In turn, GVSU covers After spending five years to return carbon concentration next summer. As a consequence, Business Services at GVSU, said installation and maintenance earning her undergraduate degree levels to 350 ppm as soon as she will receive her certification in the decision to choose Pepsi came costs on vending machines and in psychology for special education, possible to avoid devastating August instead of June. provides a budget to Athletics, Kelly Gibbons now seeks a second She said of the eight people in Alumni, Student Activities, climate change. endorsement for special education The Association for the her program, five now have jobs and Minority Affairs' scholarship fund through the graduate program at three are working as and Recreation to provide those Advancement of Sustainability Grand Valley State paraprofessionals. groups with Pepsi products and in Higher Education began the University and works “It's all about In the previous year, advertisement. Athletics received American College and University as a paraprofessional getting experience 15 of the program’s the bulk of this fund with $310,(XX) Presidents Climate Commitment. for Hudsonville High GVSU President Thomas J. You have to get 16 graduates found total. School, a position Haas is among the commitment ’s teaching jobs. Doxey stressed that almost all requiring no formal it any way you 657 signatories. “The job market the money is going toward student training. can even if it's “Colleges and universities is rough especially in support. “It’s all about must exercise leadership in their taking a job you're Michigan,” Gibbons GVSU profits about $6,465 per getting experience, ” communities and throughout said. “With the year from the Pepsi agreement. Gibbons said. “You overqualified for.” economy the way it “We talked to Coke (again in society by modeling ways have to get it any way KELLY GIBBONS is and people being 2004),” Doxey said. “But they to eliminate global warming you can even if it’s GVSU GRADUATE STUDENT laid off, companies didn't seem interested, and they emissions and by providing the taking a job you're knowledge and the educated have their pick of couldn't match financially what overqualified for." graduates to achieve climate workers with experience. ” Pepsi was offering.” Gibbons ’ graduate program neutrality," as stated on the Gibbons is not alone in her In exchange for Pepsi’s required her to get a teaching job, Presidents Climate Commitment struggle, as the House Education sponsorship, GVSU must only and she began searching for one last and Labor Committee reported sell and promote Pepsi soft drinks Web site. spring. the employment rate for 16- to According to Norman GVl / Carol Dalrymple on campus, though on-campus “I checked (Web 'sites) for 24-year-olds has declined by 20 Christopher, executive director Drink Pepsi: GVSU junior Lanae Matuz convenience stores can stock one openings every other day at least of the Sustainable Community chooses a Pepsi product to drink while on during the summer, ” Gibbons said. 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Employment fewer long-term employment also optimistic,” Farley said. Eminent site in question . which McLogan of a sizeable donation from Rich opportunities , reduced earn ings He said although young termed a "logical candidate ” for DeVos in Seidman ’s honor. continued from page A1 continued from page A1 and a decrease in labor adults may face more the new Seidman College of Mclxigan said the space percent in the last 10 years, productivity in the future. competition when initially before the issue went to trial Business. currently occupied by the reaching its lowest point since Troy Farley, director of entering the workforce, they though. “We carefully surveyed the business college in DeVos World War II. GVSU Career Services, have unique traits that make “If a resolution cannot be Pew Campus and we do not Center will be converted into “The current economic echoed the importance of first- them more appealing to reached, a Kent County jury have a site to accommodate a offices so some departments crisis is disproportionately job experience, even if it’s an employers. would determine the fair market l(X)JXX)-square-foot building, ” can move out of the Center for affecting young Americans, entry-level position. “There are a lot of skills value of the property after McLogan said. “There is not Health Sciences and create more digging a hole that will place “Employers look at this generation is bringing,” considering all the evidence," enough land within the campus space for the health programs to a long-term burden on our work history,” Farley said. Farley said. “They have Butcher said. footprint for a building of that expand. generation as we attempt “Employers understand early great technology skills. He said if the action does go size.” managingeditor® lanthorn. to build a stronger future jobs are a convenience for The communication style all the way to trial, it could be a GVSU has increased its corn workforce,” said Matthew pursuing higher education. ” may be different but is year or more before a verdict is efforts to get the construction Segal, founder of 80 Million Farley emphasized the effective. They’re interested reached. for the new building underway See more: Strong for Young Americans GVSU already owns importance of having a good in sustainability and being since the death of William editorial on A5 Jobs Coalition, during a attitude and energy going involved in the community. ” property on three sides of the Seidman in May and the pledge hearing before the ELC on Oct. into any job, even fast food The biggest piece of advice I. “Among the many national experience. Farley gave to students who and global challenges today ’s However, even these are still apprehensive about Students a more sustainable future, ” www.350.org or by attending 20-somethings face, we are the Christopher said. "We know the event in Rosa Parks Circle typical student summer jobs their future careers was to continued from page A1 first generation likely to be less are becoming harder to come get experience, agreeing with exactly how many green house in downtown Grand Rapids. better off than our parents. ” by. Gibbons. Development Initiative, SCDI emissions we produce, so the “Climate change is the issue The Obama administration “There are a lot of “Internship experience has already taken steps to question is now how we can of our time,” Ostafinski said.. has attempted tocounterbalance professionals out of work counts, ” Farley said. “You want reduce the carbon emissions in reduce that output. ” “It is our civil rights movement, the effects of the recession on and doing jobs that normally to test drive a career before you the atmosphere by forming a SCDI is currently working our call to action to become America’s youth by allotting younger people would do, ” begin.” Climate Action Committee to on a Carbon Neutrality Plan for agents of change. Participating $12 billion of the American Farley said, adding many Even beyond internships, focus specifically on the effects January 2010 to reduce energy in this action is a great first step, Recovery and Reinvestment employers are also cutting back Farley said there are more GVSU has on the climate. consumption. to getting involved. Learning Act throughout two years to on the number of employees ways to seek career-related “At Grand Valley, the Students can become more about the issue is another improve youth employment they keep on staff at one time. experience, which adds value climate issue has become an involved in 350GR and the important way to be informed programs, especially summer Farley reported more to a degree. umbrella for how we look at International Day of Climate citizens of the world. ” everything being done to create jobs. students are making use of the More information about Change by signing up at http:// mwaite@ lanthorn £om According to research resources provided by Career specific career services offered conducted by the Economic Services such as internship at GVSU can be found at http:// Policy Institute presented fairs and resume help, which gvsu.edu/careers/. of Pepsi products to student price at Eastern Michigan at the ELC hearing, the Pepsi he thinks is a good sign. managingeditor@ lanthorn. organizations and events such University, which is also a Pepsi consequences of reduced work continued from page A1 “Students are concerned com as Intramurals, Homecoming, school. among teens means they have about their future, but they’re cooler with bottled non-Pepsi orientations and T h e products. Sporting events must golf outings. “Mountain Dew University feature Gatorade, a product of Pricing for is a huge selling- of Michigan-, Pepsi. on-campus factor for college- Flint has While the university profits fountain negotiated a financially from the agreement, beverages age students ” contract with students also benefit. remains both Pepsi In addition to Pepsi’ s annual competitive MICHAEL DOXEY and Coca- monetary support, the company compared GVSU DIRECTOR OF Cola through alsoprov idesT-shirts .concession to other BUSINESS SERVICES a contract at48 west carts and Gatorade equipment universities. managing, coffee house beverages such as coolers, water bottles and pastries At GVSU, company to; and towels for athletes. They the price of a 22-ounce fountain offer fountain drinks for $1.49, Located on 48th Avenue along Bus Route 37 donate more than l ,785 cases drink is $l -59. matching the said John Whitlatch, manager of dining services at U-M-Flint. 616.895.ugro • www.myugro.com - @myugro Whitlatch said offering both beverage brands provides greater customer satisfaction, ’ Please Join Us for Our Grand Openir^ Celebrationl MOTMAN'S " though their profits are divided Monday • October 26,2009 • Beginning at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. between the university, the FARM MARKET contract manager and the 0-2617 Riverholl Dnve (old 14-45) 4-1/2 miles west of Standale on M-45 - Everyone is Welcome - beverage companies. Vending machine prices, o 50% off all menu items o Free Samples Stop in and check out our where GVSU’s profit comes from most directly, are regulated o Free gift for the first 200 visitors ° Live Music by the university, Doxey said. 0-rcat Prices! “We try to keep it as low o Prize Drawings at 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30* ° Games & Prizes as possible for the student\>, ”‘ * Everyone that stops In vrIM be entered for ali three drawing times. Doxey said, with a 20-ounce, You may win an iPod Nano or other exciting prizes. Must be present to win. NOW PICKING ^ HOMEGROWN bottle costing $1.25. 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^IGVL DIGEST University protects professors to a point News in Brief GVSU faculty covered under when trying to stop a student from harming themselves. Campus Health Center to university's liability insurance, He said university policies do not always offer free H1N1 vaccines unless GVSU, professor at oddsprotect ag,ainst this. The GVSU Campus According to Grand Valley State University policy, the university promises to “support its Health Center will likely By Jeff Me George Board members, officers, faculty and staff in have the H1N1 vaccine GVL Staff Writer in stock by the end of the reasonable and proper performance of their October. The first shipment There are few who would disagree with the official duties ... Should university personnel of vaccines will be reserved fact we live in an increasingly litigious society. become involved in litigation because of for “priority groups” only, Universities are not immune to this trend. such duties, the university will assume their although most students fall Universities and public schools defend their defense. ” Michael Doxey, director of Business Services into one of the “priority” employees against accusations and lawsuits. at GVSU, said this is adequate insurance. Doxey categories. GVSU will cover However, Colin Sharkey of the Association of is in charge of risk management and insurance the cost associated with the American Educators said instructors vaccines, making it free for are increasingly seeking additional for GVSU. Doxey has worked at GVSU for 24 years and Courtesy Photo / Google Images students, faculty and staff. liability insurance not provided by has never seen an occasion where the university In case: Some professors take out extra liability insurance Dates and times of when the their employers. has failed to support and defend its beyond the coverage provided employees by the university vaccines will be given have “It is a pretty cheap way to protect yourself, ” Sharkey said. employees in a lawsuit. yet to be announced. against the university, for example if an instructor Sharkey is director of projects for I don ’t foresee feels he or she has been wrongfully terminated. the AAE, a nonprofit association need for Chemistry department In other words, if the interests of the university that advocates for educator ’s this,” he receives "green" award and employee are at odds, the employee may interests. Personal liability said. _ GVSU’s chemistry have to find a lawyer and the resources to pay insurance is included in Doxey said there has department received the for it on their own. the membership fee never been a situation at GVSU where Michigan Green Chemistry This may include supplemental liability of AAE, and Sharkey this type of additional liability coverage Governor ’s Award for green insurance similar to the kind Sharkey offers said this is for good was needed. He said instructors may chemistry integration in the through AAE membership. reason. He said want to pursue this extra coverage as a university ’s curriculum. Sharkey said this insurance is affordable often universities comfort but assured lluLmstructors are The department was given when it is purchased through a membership to an provide liability fully protected under GVSL! policy. the award during a ceremony association or union. Organizations such as the insurance for “It’s a matter of how much trust you at the Detroit Institute of Arts AAE or National Education Association offer employees only so far as it is in have in your employer or your university, ” he on Sept. 24. GVSU student this type of liability coverage. line with the interests of the university. said. AAE includes it automatically for a yearly Nathan Craft was also Many instructors may not understand this, However, Doxey admitted GVSU only recognized at the ceremony membership fee of about $180. and they find out the hard way, Sharkey said. protects employees “as long as they are doing as the student winner for his Doxey maintained that this extra coverage is “They might assume they don ’t need it, but their job.” research project. unneeded. when they need it, it might not be there,” he If the “reasonable and proper performance The verdict will ultimately play out as to how said. of their official duties ” policy definition is in many instructors choose to purchase it or how University names Frey Sharkey said students and their parents sue question, GVSU may not be bound to defend many wish they had. Chair instructors even when they are doing everything instructors in court. jmcgeorge@ lanthorn .com GVSU’s Dorothy right, and sometimes when they are trying to In addition, GVSU will not provide legal A. Johnson Center for act in the student ’s best interest, for instance assistance to employees involved in litigation Philanthropy has named Virginia Esposito as its first Frey Chair for Philanthropy Visiting Scholar. Esposito is the founding president of the National Center for Student senator pushes for stronger veteran support Family Philanthropy in Washington, D.C., where she Proposal would educate professors on how to assiststudent veterans, organize veteran recognition will continue her leadership role during her three-year By Nadira Kharmai GVSU a more military-friendly thoughts and ideas from authorities on According to Lipnicki, it has been * appointment at GVSU. As campus as well as from out-of-state a university-wide effort to create a * GVL Staff Writer school,” Way said. a visiting scholar, Esposito Way added he believes his program schools. military-friendly environment through ; will conduct two workshops While the stress of classes and proposal would combat the difficult His idea is only a proposal, though. numerous roundtable discussions and ; in Grand Rapids focused homework can add up and put a lot transition by “utilizing all internal and And as Way said, “nothing's official.” online seminars. on family foundations and of pressure on college students, most external resources in implementing a If his proposals keep getting votes, “During lectures we are trying students in philanthropy and student veterans would say that is standardized training program aimed at Way could present different resolutions to inform professors how to handle nonprofit leadership. nothing compared to the pressures they helping professors understand the needs for three weeks in hopes of Student students with post-traumatic stress dealt with during active duty. of student veterans in the classroom Senate adopting and creating a program disorder, ” Lipnicki said. Nanosclence expert to Though“GI Jobs” magazine recently Joynt said he does not see the give lecture named GVSU one of the country ’s top improvement or teachings stemmed The chemistry department military-friendly schools, third-year from the lectures. will welcome a new guest student veteran Andrew Joynt said he “It’s not my job to tell every professor speaker as part of their believes Grand Valley State University what kind of disability I have,” Joynt ongoing lecture series, The does not provide much support. said. “PTSD isn ’t something I am Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in “The programs and resources proud of but it is something professors Chemistry. available are not publicly advertised, ” need to know how to handle and how Dr. Chad A. Mirkin, a Joynt said. to work with us. ” chemist and world-renowned Joynt, who served from 1999 to GVSU also plans to host the Student nanoscience expert will 2003 including eight months in Iraq, Veterans Reception on Oct. 29. give two lectures on Nov. described some of the hardships he The reception, which Lipnicki 4. Mirkin is best known faced when returning to college. He said was “something student veterans for his development of said he dealt with “everything from have been requesting, ” will be held for nanopart icle-based detection admissions to professors not knowing military students to meet each other. schemes and the invention of how to deal with post-traumatic stress Again, Joynt said he does not believe $ip-Pen Nanolithography. disorder. ” “advertising for events like these have I He is the author of almost Post-traumatic stress disorder is an been sufficient. ” 400 manuscripts and emotional illness that causes victims to Joynt spoke of other schools such as more than 350 patents and relive traumatic events or experiences. the University of Washington having applications. PTSD is fairly common among “a great support system” where there i His first lecture, veterans. is housing on campus specifically for “Building Valency in “The transition from military and in completing class work,” which for student veterans. students who have returned to civilian - Metallic Nanostructures, ” to civilian life could be easier with is the phrasing he used on the Student “This is a long-term project,” life, which is the kind of support Joynt will take place in Room resources, and we want to make those Senate resolution. Way added. He said he hopes to said he would like to see. 123 of Manitou Hall at I resources available,” said Student Another part of the proposal would gain enough votes to take his idea to “The only time I met another student p.m. An evening lecture, Senator John Way. organize a “special Veteran's Day the administration and collaborate veteran was out in the parking lot and “Programming Materials This past week notched the third celebration, teaming up with any on making a better environment for that was by luck, ” Joynt said. Assembly with DNA: year Way has proposed resolutions to relevant registered student organization student veterans. Way said he wants a stronger* Applications in Biology and the Student Senate board regarding to promote cognizance of student For the past year, GVSU has program to support student veterans as - Medicine, ” will begin in the student veteran affairs at GVSU. veterans on the university's five “stepped up ” and been more supportive a way to thank them for their service. Cook-DeWitt Center at 7 “The resolutions support President campuses," as stated in the resolution. towards veterans, said Steven Lipnickl, (Thomas J.)Haas’ ambition to make p.m. A 6 p.m. reception will Since last year. Way has gathered assistant dean of students. nkharmai@ lanthorn .com preceed the second lecture.

Lanthorn Literary Edition offers prizes • The GVSU Lanthorn is Health centers move to paperless charts seeking submissions for its Literary Edition, which will By Katie Bludworth home.” Patients' histories within the medical be published Nov. 30. GVl. Staff Writer ! The five categories are: facilities are now accessible throughout the ; I. Art/111ustration In a world full of technology, the idea of being nation, making it easier to reach patient data ; 2. Short Story without a computer or cell phone can be heartbreaking and therefore cater to each individual in a safer 3. Design for some. and more accurate way. 4. Poetry Paper has become something to print out essays on Former President George W Bush began 5. Photography or even take notes, but many aspects of daily life that offering money to health care organizations as The deadline for once used paper products have been phased out by an incentive to operate the EUR, as running submissions is 5 p.m. Nov. electronic methods. the system is expensive. 16 and participants may Now the Grand Valley State The nation was slated to enter up to three submissions University Ferguson Family Health “It's much easier to be fully connected to use the Center at 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand per category. system by 2010. rotate patients now GVl Arcmv One entry from each Rapids, and other health centers across Beginning in 2012, each that there is access Local health centers are switching to Electronic Health Record category will win a prize, the country, is joining the electronic health care provider that Advances: “It’s much easier to rotate patients now that there i so long as there are at least trend and phasing rxit paper charts. to their records follows the federal mandate The innovative technological access to their records electronically,'' Jackson said. three separate participants electronically. ” to use the EUR will receive money advance is called the Electronic Health In addition to making it easier for students, staff and per category. annually in return Record anil was introduced to the The technology is not entirely new. faculty to keep track of patients, the electronic record Not all submissions will LAUREL JACKSON Health Center on Sept. 29. “About 15 years ago when I system makes it easier and much more efficient to keep be published and Lanthorn GVSU FERGUSON FAMILY The small health center, owned by worked at Henry Ford (Hospital), we track of billing fix- patients. employees are not eligible to HEALTH CENER the Kirkhof College of Nursing, has were using the same electronic records The addition of this technology is in time fix the Win. However, a staff section PRACTICE MANAGER made keeping track of patients' charts center to accept 500 pediatric patients under a program will be offered. technology,” Jackson said. and billing methods more uniform by that serves low-income families. Entries or questions may The decision to switch to EHR implementing laptops as a means of electronic charting “This is a very exciting time for us (at the GVSU be directed to Managing came after the federal mandate was declared, as the Ferguson Family Health Center) and GVSU," Jackson Editor Lauren Fitch at (616) into the exam rooms. funds needed to make this change happen were far too “Now we can take our laptops to any health center said. 331-2893 or by e-mail at great for the GVSU Ferguson Family Health Center. managingedi tor® Ian thorn, and access the charts needed for each patientsaid TheHealth Center maintains a staff of two nurse laurel Jackson, the practice manager of the health khliuh\onh@ lanthorn rom com. practioners and 10 faculty. center. “Nurse Practioners can even check charts at Grand Valley Lanthorn Thursday, October 22, 2009 NATION / WORLD Feds to stop prosecuting medical marijuana users GVL DIGEST Michigan in lirief By Lisa Left and inconsistent enforcement of Marcus Wohlsen medical marijuana laws. TTiere Associated Press Writers are as many as 800 storefront pot shops in Los Angeles just GR officials want to as some dispensary owners are 'Take Back the Tap' SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — starting decades-long sentences GRAND RAPIDS, A new Obama administration in federal prison. Some cities Mich. (AP) — Grand policy loosening guidelines on are trying to clamp down on Rapids officials want federal prosecution of medical medical marijuana, while others people to drink tap marijuana on Monday signaled offer permits and collect taxes water instead of bottled to users that they had less to fear on dispensaries just like any water. from federal agents but still left other small business. The Grand Rapids their suppliers to contend with a The confusion makes some Press reports the tangled mesh of state laws and medical marijuana backers “Take Back the Tap” regulations. skeptical that anyone can promotion is expected The Justice Department feel secure they are clearly in to get going this week. told federal prosecutors that compliance with state law and As part of the effort, targeting people who use or safe from federal prosecution. the city will no longer provide medical marijuana in “There’ s just too much purchase bottled water strict compliance with state disagreement about what the law for distribution at city laws was not a good use of their is,” said Dale Gieringer,director events. time. Marijuana advocates and of the California chapter of The Mayor George Mexico are in the process of General Eric Holder said in a Mexico, Oregon. Rhode Island, patients called the memo an National Organization for the Heartwell says tap water licensing providers. statement. Vermont and Washington, by encouraging step forward from Reform of Marijuana Laws. is healthy, cheaper than Marijuana is effective The Justice Department the government ’s count. the strict anti-pot policies of the “The legality of almost anything bottled water and better in treating chronic pain and memo emphasizes that In Colorado, where voters Bush administration. But many is in doubt in California when it for the environment. nausea, among other ailments, prosecutors have wide allowed the use of smal I amounts worried that the web of laws in comes to dispensaries. ” Grand Rapids once advocates say. In the past,federal discretion in choosing which of marijuana for medical the 14 states that allow medical On Monday, for example, a promoted its tap water agents have focused on busting cases to pursue. In particular, reasons, there are no statewide marijuana use could still leave state judge temporarily barred by bottling it under its dispensaries they said were using the memo urges prosecutors to rules regulating the increasing medical marijuana providers Los Angeles from enforcing own logo. medical marijuana as a faint for pursue marijuana cases which numbers of dispensaries and vulnerable to prosecution. a ban on medical marijuana The city will still traditional drug-dealing and involve violence, the illegal cities have taken to regulating “Now we’ve got to figure clinics, ruling the City Council distribute bottled water earning millions in the process. use of firearms, selling pot to them on their own. For the new out what these words actually had failed to follow state law. for emergencies. The Justice Department ’s latest minors, money laundering or federal policy to have any effect, mean, ” said Wayne Justmann, California also stands alone memo suggests that approach involvement in other crimes. lawmakers need to create the a longtime pro-pot activist in for the widespread presence Pistons donating 1,000 will continue. The states that allow regulations, Colorado Attorney San Francisco who campaigned of storefront dispensaries, but pairs of new shoes “We will not tolerate drug some use of marijuana for General John Suthers said. for the 19% ballot measure that places to legally obtain pot tire AUBURN HILLS, traffickers who hide behind medical purposes are Alaska, Patrons at a dispensary in made California the first state to starting to sprout in other states. Mich. (AP) — The claims of compliance with California, Colorado, Hawaii, San Francisco said they hoped legalize medical marijuana. Colorado also has dispensaries, Detroit Pistons are state law to mask activities that Maine, Maryland, Michigan, the new policy would lift the The state stands out for the and Rhode Island and New teaming up with charity are clearly illegal,” Attorney Montana, Nevada, New stigma surrounding pot. to donate 1,000 pairs of new shoes and socks to kids. The team was on Cause unknown for Detroit race deaths hand Tuesday to help distribute the shoes at a Virginia Beach, Va. Detroit event. Autopsies on three “This is definitely atypical. It’s part of the runners who died In a given year, you ’re looking NBA Cares “Week of at four to six deaths, ” said Service,” where NBA during, after race Ryan Lamppa, a researcher teams are giving a day for Colorado Springs-based of community service. found inconclusive nonprofit Running USA. The team is working “Some years are higher. Some with Charlotte, N.C.- By Corey Williams years are lower.” based Samaritan ’s Feet Associated Press Writer There are about 0.8 deaths on the project. DETROIT (AP) - The for every 100,000 runners who deaths of three runners who complete a marathon, Lamppa New cameras let MD0T collapsed during a 13.1-mile monitor bridge traffic said. half marathon appear to have All of the runners in GRAND HAVEN, been an aberration, but at least Sunday ’s races, which included Mich. (AP) — The six runners have died while full and half marathons, had to Michigan Department competing in such events in the sign a medical release form and of Transportation says last two months. were encouraged to talk to their new video cameras Autopsies were inconclusive doctors before participating, installed near the U.S. Monday on the bodies of said Rich Harshbarger, 31 drawbridge in Grand Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta, vice president of consumer Haven will help ease Ohio; Daniel Langdon, 36, of marketing for the Detroit Media traffic congestion along Laingsburg Partnership, the busy stretch of in central “This is definitely which road. Michigan; organized the The agency has put atypical. In a given and Jonathan race. three cameras atop year, you're looking Fenlon, 26, Making tall utility poles at of Waterford, at four to six sure runners interchanges near the northwest of follow those bridge, which crosses deaths. ” Detroit. The precaut ions the Grand River near Wayne County RYAN LAMPPA is something where it empties into medical RUNNING USA RESEARCHER that can ’t be Lake Michigan. examiner has “policed , ” Traffic quickly requested Lamppa said. backs up when the toxicology tests. “Almost all of the runner bridge is raised to AP Photo / Susan Tusa The three died Sunday deaths we hear about, it’s allow tall boats to pass Marathon deaths: Runners make their way down Fort Street toward the Ambassador bridge at the start of the during or after running a half below. always described as he or she Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon in Detroit, Sunday. Three men, ages 65, 36 and 26, died during the marathon. marathon at the Detroit Free is in great health,” said Jean The Muskegon over the past 10 to 15 years, them as in good shape. Langdon had run half Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. Knaack, executive director Chronicle says the Lamppa said. Brown, the oldest of those marathons before, but hadn ’t Brown and Langdon collapsed of Arlington, Va.-based Road closest alternative The half marathon in Detroit who died, usually ran the full trained for a full marathon, said near the end of the race, and Runners Club of America, route across the drew about 8.500 runners last Detroit marathons, but decided his mother-in-law, Deborah Fenlon died after crossing the a nonprofit promoting long river is a bridge near year. On Sunday, about 9.000 to join his wife in the shorter Windish. finish line. Friends and family distance running “Even if they Coopersville, about signed up. About 4,500 ran event, his friend Chip Allman Fenlon jogged and of the men said they had trained are runners and are doing all 15 miles east of Grand in the full marathon this year said. weightlifted, was healthy and for the 13.1-mile race and were the right things, they might Haven. compared to 4,259 in 2008. “He’d had some health had no history of heart-related in great shape. have a genetic heart condition. The state says the Hie last death at the Detroit problems which weren ’t related ailments,said his mother. Laura Their deaths follow those of No matter what, whenever you cameras will help local event was in 1994, when a to running. He wasn ’t in the Fenlon. two runners in their mid-thirties start an exercise program or and state authorities 42-year-old man died of a heart best of shape,” said Allman, Lamppa said a runner who died earlier this month whether you are a beginning quickly notice accidents attack after running more than president of the River City should average between 50 while running a half marathon runner, you should consult with more quickly, dispatch 20 miles. Runners Club in Parkersburg, and 70 miles per week when in San Jose, Calif., and a your doctor. Regular runners emergency personnel Sunday's three deaths came W. Va. “He’d run some half training for a full marathon, 23-year-old man who died in need annual physicals.” and reopen lanes on or as a shock to friends and family marathons already this year and 25 to 50 miles each week September after collapsing Participation in full and half near the drawbridge. of the men, who described and did well in them.” for the shorter version. during a half marathon in marathons has been growing Biden to reassure Poles during European trip By Vanessa Gera Tuesday night, will be followed The administration's missile defense system, a fact of World War II — timing countries in political limbo. ! Associated Press WYiter by stops in Romania and the planned replacement would lamented by Polish President that signaled to them a lack of The Czech Republic has a' Czech instead be aimed against Iranian Lech Kaczynski and a host of sensitivity. weak caretaker government ! WARSAW. Poland (AP) - Republic. short- and intermediate-range political observers. Kulesa said that, with that lacks the power to move; U.S. Vice President Joe Biden The visit missiles. “Today we know one Biden’ s visit, "The Americans forward on any missile defense ; on Tuesday traveled to Poland is seen by Obama has promised thing — Poland ’s role in the are clearly trying to cover deals. on the highest-level visit yet by the Polish Poland and the Czech Republic new plan will not be as big as over the disastrous impression In Romania, where a the Obama administration to public and the rightto host elements of the the role it was to have in the made by the manner in which weak caretaker government the country — a gesture Poles leaders as new system. In particular, the Bush plan, ” Lukasz Kulesa, an the Americans presented their also leads the country, three view as Washington ’s attempt “mainly U.S. has offered Warsaw the analyst at the Warsaw-based change to the missile defense candidates campaigning for a to repair damage done by its about chance to host SM-3 missiles Polish Institute of International on Sept. 17th" November presidential election handling of missile defense damage — the U.S. Navy’s Standard Affairs, wrote Tuesday in the Biden ’s national security all hope to be given a boost by plans. control and Missile-3, an anti-ballistic Gazeta Wyborcza daily. adviser. Tony Blinken, said Biden ’s visit. President Barack Obama trying to make up for mistakes,” missile that the Pentagon says is He said the White House ’s Monday that Obama’s shift They “want to be taken is deeply admired in Western said Bartosz Wisniewski, a the most technically advanced new plan "does not give us an on missile defense, which notice of, to say ‘look, we have Europe but his administration foreign policy analyst with the and cost-effective way to exclusive position, ” and that was welcomed by Russia, America behind us, ”’ said is less popular in Poland and Polish Institute of International counter Iran’ s anticipated any SM-3 missiles that might does not threaten Poland or its Bogdan Chirieac, a Romanian other former Soviet satellites Affairs. arsenal. be placed in Poland “will only neighbors. political analyst. because of Washington ’s drive Obama in September Polish leaders in recent days be of secondary significance. ” “We’ve been very clear from But that state of limbo to mend ties with Russia — still scrapped Bush ’s plans to put have said they expect Biden to Poles were also dismayed day one that we are seeking to probably means Washington deeply feared in the region — missile defense interceptors in flesh out this offer during the that Obama announced his improve relations with Russia, will hold off until after and plans to reconfigure Bush- Poland and a radar in the Czech visit. plans for a reconfigured missile but not at the expense of any of the election to initiate any era missile defense plans. Republic, a system intended to But even hosting SM-3s defense system on Sept. 17, the our partners, ” Blinken said. significant new military or Biden ’s two-day visit to shoot down future long-range would mark a scaled-down 70th anniversary of the Soviet Biden ’s stops in Bucharest economic business with Poland, where he was to land missiles from Iran. role for Poland in the U.S. invasion of Poland at the start and Prague come with both Bucharest, Chirieac argued. Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] OPINION Thursday, October 22, 2009 A5

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* While the use of this legislative loophole is often misused to pad the GVL / Dan Sills pockets of parties affiliated with the proposed project, such an allegation cannot be made in the case of GVSU’s interest in the former A&P warehouse YOUR INSIGHTS - at 38 Front St. SW. GVSU rarely employs its right to eminent domain, but as property fitting the university’ s bill for size and location becomes scarce, traditional Should GVSU admit undocumented purchasing options dwindle. As of now, the warehouse is yet another vacant monstrosity cluttering the downtown area. students? With the risk of comparing apples and oranges, Grand Rapids could learn something from its decaying sister city on the east side. Detroit has more than its share of abandoned warehouses that not only reduce city property values but sit as festering eyesores on the face of a once vibrant city. Though the sale is between GVSU and Ed DeVries Development, every Grand Rapids resident should recognize the benefit of such a transaction for the city. The building GVSU will construct for the Seidman Schix)l of Business will no doubt be LEED-certified, state-of-the-art and well-maintained. In addition, while the warehouse offers a safe haven for rodents, the business "Yes, because "1 think not "1 think no, "Yes, because "Yes, if it's not schix)l will place driven, creative students in the heart of Grind Rapids. people are people, because it would because they come like us, they want costing the rest of An independent real estate appraiser examined the property and found the no matter if they be more motivation here illegally, to receive an us our tax dollars to current fair market value to be $2.34 million. GVSU is prepared to offer $2.34 pay taxes or not." for them to get so 1 don't think education and put them through million. their documents they have a right everyone has an school. If they are While DeVries may very well take GVSU to court over its use of eminent straightened out to pursue an equal right to putting themselves domain, it is public opinion that will drive the final outcome. first for them to be education " education, so we through school then here." would be just 1 think it's perfectly turning them away fine, but otherwise LETTER TO THE EDITOR from what we it would be a huge want." inconvenience for : On July 31,2(X)8 Grand Valley State between Mackinac Hall and Manitou everyone else, so in University ’s Senior Management Team Hall,and at the entrances to Padnos that case it shouldn't approved a "Smoking Policy” for ALL Hall. be allowed." GVSU SITES. The policy reads as As we celebrate Sustainability follows: Week at GVSU, students, faculty, Matt Knaack Nikasha Griffin Jack Chiu Julia Burke Luke Yarrington I “All buildings at all GVSU administration and staff must work Junior Senior Freshman Sophomore Sophomore locations are designated as smoke free. together to enforce GVSU’s Smoking Anthropology Communications Undecided Nursing Creative Writing Smoking is prohibited in all indoor Policy. A gixxl start would be for Roseville, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Taiwan Ann Arbor, Mich. Ionia, Mich. spaces; including, but not limited to, facilities to place signs to educate educational, housing and dining. ” students about ihe policy in targeted GVL STUDENT OPINION * “Smoking is prohibited within 25 areas on campus. Facilities must also feet of any GVSU building, within move the ash-tray/trash cans to areas 25 feet of any GVSU bus stop on 25 feet from any GVSU building. University property and within 25 Moreover, campus security officers Interracial couple denied marriage feet of the Little Mac Bridge on the and housing staff need to pay closer Allendale Campus. ” attention to violators. Most importantly, it to you, if they’re dead use his bathroom. We’re they’ll be illegitimate, * “Smokers must cease smoking prior GVSU students and faculty need to and in piles you don ’t suppose to accept the too! tp entering any prohibited smoking politely remind violators they need to get to count them as fact that he can use the As I have mentioned area; 25 feet from any building, bus be 25 feet from any building if they friends. judicial courts to do before, I am biracial. stop and bridge.” choose to smoke. Besides the fact that whatever he thinks is My mother is white * As I walk through campus, it seems The mission of GVSU is to educate this buffoon articulates right regardless of the and my father is Black. lio one has been charged with enforcing students to shape their lives, their himself as well as a Constitution? My parents did divorce Louisiana justice tfie Smoking Policy. Even campus professions and their societies. An doormat, 1 am deeply Bradwell is a judge, but not because they of the peace Keith security officers and housing staff seem important component of shaping disturbed by his not God, and an even were of different races, Bardwell refused to iffilivious to the many students who students ’ lives is to promote healthy suggestion races can more important fact he but because they had marry an interracial violate the established policy. lifestyles. Enforcing GVSU’s Smoking mix, but shouldn ’t in will remember when irreconcilable problems couple claiming his * Moreover, facilities staff place ash Policy is a MOVE in this direction. this way. he is taken to court by in their marriage. decision was in the best Being biracial tray/trash cans right next to campus If he means in a this couple is that he is interest of the children has given me a view buildings. Violations of the smoking John Kilboume, Ph.D. heterosexual way that is a citizen and the laws who would be left in ban are very evident in the corridor GVSU professor a double insult because apply to everyone, of the world and an the wake of the couple ’s it undermines the including judges with understanding of both inevitable divorce since legitimacy of love and inflated ideals on how races that is impossible he knew for a fact that commitment between they’re helping society. to be understood by just “those” marriages never the same sex. Hate to break it one. I am humbled by lasted long. Or if he is to you Bradwell, but my experiences good (§vant) yallep %antl)ovn The judge continued insinuating just these Americans have been and bad and would not his attempt to justify races can ’t mix — who having sex without wish to be anything The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University his actions by claiming: has made him the expert being married since but what I am. I have “I’m not a racist, I just on ethnicity? He sounds before they were even parents who love me Editorial Page Board don ’t believe in races more like a dog breeder Americans, so now and who have raised me mixing that way. 1 have trying to find the best those children you to stand up for what I piles and piles of Black Jenny Whalen Editor in Chief mix than a judge who had in mind when you believe in. Everyone, friends. They come should be upholding our denied an interracial regardless of race or Eric Lee Business Manager to my home, I marry country ’s Constitution. couple the right to get gender, should never be Lauren Fitch Managing Editor them, I let them use my Let’s see if I have married will shockingly denied their legal right Chelsea Lane Assistant News Editor bathroom.” this right, by his still be conceived, to be united in their love I love how Bradwell declaration he is not a except now they’ll have for one another. insists that he has "piles closet KKK member another label to add. Not and piles" of Black because he lets Blacks only will they be mixed. navery@ lanthorn .cm Valley Vote friends — hate to break LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Should GVSU switch to Coca-Cola after First of all, let me clear up why (Motion City into the music. I understand that this is unsafe its Pepsi contract expires? Soundtrack) had to stop playing in the beginning and the school is liable, but better security and of “When You ’re Around." warning the crowd ahead of time (not by just It wasn ’t because the gym looked "half full,” putting up tiny signs) may have helped. Yes: 75% No: 25% but because the barricade supplied by GVSU It was also obvious that none of these rules, was SO unsafe and flimsy that the front row including no flash photography, were discussed started falling. (I have video of this, by the with the band. MCS delayed playing another This week s question: Vote online at way!) song because they were so shocked that kids Lanthorn.com I discussed this incident with Joshua Cain, were actually getting kicked out for crowd 'Is GVSU right to use eminent the band's guitarist, after the show and he said surfing. They even encouraged the crowd to take domain to acquire more property? it was very dangerous and completely unsafe. flash pictures! Someone could have died. He said it would ’ve Finally, if anyone who was a part of the been better without the barricade and just having “Event Staff' at GVSU knew anything about the kids against the stage. In fact, Cain was the MCS, they would've realized that those 5-foot- (,VL OPINION POLICY - one who encouraged me to write this letter! tall, 140-pound frat boys weren ’t going to cut it. Secondly, no one should have been surprised Seriously, I felt so unsafe being in the front issue. TTie limit for letter length is one The ultimate goal of the Grand Valley at the band hanging out after the show. That's row. With that flimsy “fence pole" of a barricade page, single spaced. I lanthorn opinion page is to stimulate what they, and nearly every other respectable (as Cain called it) and the tiny “security" guards, The editor reserves the right to edit and discussion and action on topics of interest rock band, do. I was pretty much on my own when it came condense letters and columns for length to the Grand Valley Community. They love and appreciate their fans, and want to trying to save myself. I had to literally yell restrictions and clarity. ' Student opinions do not reflect those of to hear what we have to say. I have met them all at one security guard and tell him to help me the Grand Valley Lanthorn. All letters must be typed. hold up the barricade against the thousand or so The Grand Valley llanthorn will not be a number of times. ’ The Grand Valley Lanthorn welcomes They are great guys and would NEVER leave people who were pushing against it (and me.) held responsible for emirs that appear in reader viewpoints and offers three vehicles without meeting all of their fans just because of All in all, the band sounded great, and they print as a result of transcribing handwritten of expression for reader opinions: letters the weather. They're from Minneapolis, they can played an awesome set list. If GVSU would ’ve letters or e-mail typographic emirs. to the editor, guest columns and phone handle it! done a bit more research on the band, barricades, The name of the author may be withheld responses. Thirdly, that was at least my 6th time seeing and safety issues, it would have been a perfect letters must include the author s name for compelling reasons. Motion City Soundtrack and their crowds are night. I hope you consider my concerns when and be accompanied by current picture The content, information and always wild. Crowd surfing and “rough housing" putting together another one of these events. views expressed are not approved by identification if dropped off in person. are just other forms of dancing, and it was I >etters will be checked by an employee of nor necessarily represent those of the ridiculous for Spotlight Productions to even Shanel L. Seger university, its Board of Trustees, officers, the Grand Valley lanthorn. * THINK they could stop the fans from getting Baker College of Muskegon student I setters appear as space permits each faculty and staff.

I Grand Valley Lanthorn Susie Skowronek, Laker Life Editor Thursday, October 22, 2009 LAKER LIFE [email protected] GV World Cup to unite campus cultural clubs

German Club, Italian The winning team will receive tournament become an annual event. a custom-made trophy that will be “It looks like the event is going to Club, othercultural passed on each year to the new w inning be a blast, and hopefully we’ll have organizations to compete team. The Language Resource Room another next year and the year after will display the trophy for a week in that with more and more participants in soccer tournament honor of the winning team. representing even more cultures, ” he German Club and II Geraniofltalian said. “May the best team win, and may By Allison Bleeker Club) had wanted to do an event everyone have a great experience. ” GVL Staff Writer such as the World Cup for a while. The tournament is meant to be a Planning for the friendlycom petition The excitement of the World Cup event finally began between different soccer tournament only comes once at the beginning of “The idea of the event cultural clubs, but every four years, and most view the this semester. is for it to become an many of the teams spectacle through a television screen. “Soccer is, of are confident in Courtesy Photo / Google Images However, Grand Valley State course, a very annual event between their ability to win University students can take part in popular sport in the different cultural and take the trophy some World Cup action, as a World Italy, so naturally as their own. Cup Tournament featuring several we were really organizations that each “1 think my team cultural clubs will occur right on excited come fall organization wants to will win, no doubt, ” campus. to organize and actually win. ” Velez said. “Many Sponsored by the German Club, plan this event, ” of us already play the Tournament will function similar said Sofia Sirchia, together so there is to the FIFA World Cup. president of II team understanding. Each club will have a team of Geranio. I am confident seven people and will play 10-minute Anyculturalclub DANIEL SANCHEZ VELEZ that Germany will games, with the winners of each game or international MEMBER OF GERMAN TEAM win simply by facing each other until only two teams organization on the quality of our are left. campus is welcome players. Our team’s Courtesy Photo / Google Images “We thought it would be a great idea to form a club understanding. ” to have a fun competition amongst and play in the Sirchia is also all the language clubs to invoke a tournament. Each club will wear a confident in her team’s ability to claim little pride in club participation, ” uniform representing its country. victory. said Stefan Schwartz, a member of “The idea of the event is for it to “Italy has won the FIFA Cup more the German Club. “We also thought become an annual event between the times than any other country with the it would be a great idea to get all the different cultural organizations that exception of Brazil, so there’s a lot of clubs together to support diversity of each organization wants to actually pressure, ” she said. not only language and culture but of win, ” said Daniel Sanchez Velez, a The tournament will take place the GVSU student body. It’s a great membeT of the German team. “This from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the opportunity to get the chance to meet year is the first year, and we hope it Turf Building on GVSU’s Allendale other clubs and promote international snowballs into a huge annual event. ” Campus. friendships. ” Schwartz would also like to see the [email protected] Courtesy Photo / Google Images Job-hunt success relies on pre-interview prep

By Susie Skowronek wear a skirt and blouse - a suit with “You can become more relaxed after GVI. Laker Life Editor a skirt is preferable to a pantsuit the interview. ” in most situations. Professional First-time interviewees often Despite the truism - or falsism women should also take note of these make image blunders that mar the - “don ’t judge a book by its cover,” suggestions, including: first impression. Here arc some people judge each other based on • avoiding trendy dress mistakes to avoid: appearances. styles, • heavy perfume, When interviewers evaluate every wearing skirts of moderate • no makeup or overdone second of their interviews, potential length. makeup (for women), employees should stride ahead of • tailoring suits, • wrinkled, stained or the competition from before the • investing in the best jacket clashing clothing, interview begins. you can afford, • smoking, Simple changes in demeanor - • carrying a leather folder, • wearing tight clothing or dressing appropriately for the work planner, portfolio or showing cleavage, environment, limiting body piercings, briefcase, Interview mistakes avoiding common interview blunders • wearing dangling jewelry or and having a professional attitude medium- heeled * to avoid: other distracting •heavy perfume Courtesy Photo / Lisa Postema - can affect the employer's first pumps and accessories and •inappropriate makeup Empowered: Members of Eyes Wide Open gather before a previous Take Back the Night event. impression. • wearing a • missing •wrinkled, stained clothing l^atoria Thomas-Lee, assistant high-quality trench buttons or worn •smoking director of GVSU Career Services, coat long enough to collars. •tight clothing, showing said men and women should dress in cover the skirt. Thomas-Lee cleavage Sexual assault, domestic at least business-casual attire for an Junior Bailey said professionalism •distracting accessories interview. Yenglin said she encompasses more •missing buttons, worn Men wear slacks, a dress shirt wears 2-inch heels, than looking the and possibly a tie. Some other tips a blouse and a skirt collars part. Attitude plays violence survivors to 'Take include: down to her knees a major role in • carrying the best briefcase for interviews. maintaining the you can afford, While Yenglin said she thinks work environment. Back the Night' • wearing belts in classic women can wear earrings, men She said maintaining leather without decorative buckles, should not have piercings in the professionalism means having one s • keeping high-quality workplace. job first and foremost on the mind. Cross-campus night march offers victims, survivors leather dress shoes polished and “Guys are sexist about other This attitude includes: • wearing a plain-colored things,” she said. “So it’s okay for • staying on task during the opportunity to regain power, begin healing process trench coat that falls two inches women to have this one thing.” workday, below the knee. Thomas-Lee said in most work • looking and acting within By Tracy Gershon power,’’ Postema said. GVSU freshman Brock Yenglin cultures, woman can have piercings the standards of one's company, GVL Staff Writer The night will raise awareness said at his last interview, he wore a - one hole in each earlobe. Men can • holdingoneselfaccountable about sexual and domestic violence, shirt and tie, nice pants and shoes. have none. and From Kirkhof to Kleiner, silent educate campus about these issues Although the Career Center Although this rule might seem • utilizing one ’s time well marchers will remember victims and show the • importance of recommends the best briefcase for sexist, it has been established to suit while at work. and survivors of sexual assault challenging violent situations. The your money. Brock Yenglin said he societal norms,Thomas-1^ee added. Thomas-lxe said GVSU students and domestic violence as part of event will spread awareness of these thinks it is possible for students to When entering a job, she said to should act professionally, especially Take Back the Night from 8 p.m. to issues and prompt dress professionally without spending dress slightly better than business before interviews and Career Fairs. midnight Monday. discussions. It will a lot of money. casual because the first impression is Students should dress their best and Peer sexual “Sexual assault is inspire participants “You can find nice clothes for a lasting impression. come with resumes, portfolios and assault education a very real thing to take action cheap prices,” he said. “You can “Err on the side of being too professional attitudes. organization Eyes that a lot of people against assault and make it work on a budget. ” professional, ” Thomas-Lee said. lakerlife@ lanthorn .< om Wide Open will violence. In the professional setting, women overlook, and I think host the annual “We hope to march beginning the march will make achieve awareness and ending at not only women, of the silenced Kirkhof Center. survivors who Take Back the but also men, more have a story but Night will feature aware ... ” are afraid to make keynote speaker, that story known Jaclyn Friedman, ALESSA QUINONES in fear of not being co-author of “Yes GVSU SOPHOMORE believed, ” said Means Yes.” Curtis Blackwell, Eyes Wide Open Eyes Wide Open ’s president Lisa Take Back the Postema said participants chant Night chair. during part of the walk. Blackwell said Take Back the “Together we fight - to take back Night will teach participants how the night!” she said. to give empowerment for survivors, When the march around campus education to others that will allow returns to Kirkhof, participants them to not be bystanders and will join together to recite a pledge knowledge on how to change against violence and promise to take relationships. action to stop assault. Within the GVSU population, The event ’s name. Take Back I-in-5 women reported having the Night, is meant to remind experienced sexual assault, and participants most violence-related 1 -in- 15 men have reported sexual crimes occur at night. assault-related experiences. Violent crimes such as sexual “Sexual assault is a very real assault, rape and domestic violence thing that a lot of people overlook, often happen because of a need and I think the march will make not for power. In situations of assault, only women, but also men, more assailants take power from victims. aware of sexual assault and domestic As part of the healing process, violence on GVSU’s campus, ” said victims regain the power taken away sophomore Alessa Quinones. from them. Courtesy Photo / Google Images “TBTN is a way to reclaim that tftershon @ lan thorn .com Dress sharp: First impressions,count in pb interviews, and professional attire promotes a good image Attitude is also an important factor night - it’s a way to take back that Matt Kuzawa, Sports Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn L# [email protected] SPORTS Thursday, October 22, 2009 MJ Teams row to highest finish in Boston Women, men claim first, third in collegiate eight race to improve on last year’s places in internationally-acclaimed regatta

By Emanuel Johnson and clean, and they were flying. They GVL Senior Reporter ended up passing three boats in less than favorable conditions. ” The annual Head of the Charles Despite Bancheri's admiration for Regatta in Boston may be the largest his team’s awing style, junior ACRA and most internationally acclaimed All-American Kelsey Arnold said she rowing event in the world, but for most had not expected to place first. collegiate teams, it serves merely as a “I was kind of surprised actually, ” measuring tool of preseason talent. she said. “I thought that we’d get in By no means does this fact diminish the top three, but I didn ’t think that we the feat of mounting two simultaneously would get first. But it felt really good successful campaigns at the regatta. to finally get the chance to see what we This past weekend, the Grand Valley can do. ” State University rowing team did just While the women ’s performance that. Hie women ’s team ttx)k first place n>se above expectations, their boat was overall in the collegiate women ’s eight Courtesy Photos / Grand Valley Rowing filled with experienced rowers who had Rowing success: The GVSU rowing teams recorded their highest finish at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston this year, with the race while the men finished third in the made the trip to Boston before. The women taking first and the men third for the collegiate eight races. Their next competition will be the Head of the Eagle on Nov. 1. collegiate men ’s eight race. men's boat, on the other hand, returns “Anyone good at rowing is going only one member from last year’s to the Head of the boat. , Charles to see just how ‘Every coach has “1 'm going to be honest good they are,” said benchmarks to — we’re reloading here,” GVSU head coach Bancheri said. “Going in John Bancheri . “For their career — I thought that if we placed our kids to shine at this is definitely top 10, then we’d have that level is fantastic. one of mine.” been in business. When I've been coaching for we finished third I was 30 some odd years. I JOHN BANCHERI like, 'Hot damn. Now know what it’s like to GVSU HEAD COACH we've got something to be at the other side of work with.’” the spectrum and take my lumps. Every 'Hie team managed to edge out the coach has benchmarks to their career Worchester Polytechnic Institute crew — this is definitely one of mine. ” team by one-tenth of a second for third fourth place. But our coxswain did a “We had been training in those “Technically they’re there, but Crossing the finish line with a time place, finishing in 15:54.32. While it great job steering so that all that we had types of conditions in the mornings physically they’re not yet,” he said. at 17:47.32, the GVSU women ’s team was an improvement over last year’s to focus on was pulling. ” with smaller boats, which are harder “If they train the way that they are improved on last year’s time by 15 fourth place finish, the boat's finishing Part of the reason for the huge to control, ” Benedetti said. “Everyone seconds. It finished 14 seconds ahead of supposed to train and really put their time was 29 seconds slower than last difference between last year's and had to row jn the same conditions, so minds to it, then we can end up back at second placed Williams College, who year's boat. this year's winning times rest in the we capitalized on the fact that we were the Dad Vail final again. You can't steal placed first in last year's competition. “It was really exciting to place higher weather. The same storm that frosted used to them.” the jewels until you get into the store. “Last year we were in the top than those guys, though I’m not sure over Foxboro during the New England From here, the Leakers will continue First we’ve got to make it there, and three and we ended up crashing into how much of an improvement it was,” Patriots game on Sunday made its way their pursuit toward a third consecutive then we can think about a medal. ” the bridge,” Bancheri said. “Because said sophomore Marco Benedetti. “Last toward the river during the regatta. Dad Vail National Club Championship The team will compete next in of that, we had to start IOth this year. year we were closer to the winners, But the Lakers were well prepared final. This year the team hopes to win the Head of the Eagle Regatta in But everything looked beautiful — and this year we started farther back. for the frosty headw inds and chilled air the total points trophy, but Bancheri Indianapolis, on Nov. 1. their blade work was sharp and crisp Up until that point w*e had only gotten they dealt with during the race. said they still have a lot of work to do. ejohnson @ lanthorn rom

GVL DIGEST No. 6 Lakers to change travel routine Sports in Brief By Matt Kuzawa said. “I'm unbelievably disappointed GVL Sports Editor still.” The Lakers moved up two spots Following a loss one week with Free bus trip to Laker to No. 6 in the polls, and hold a one- a win the next is usually a good way football game game advantage over other teams in the to ease the pain of defeat. However, Laker Nation is sponsoring a free bus GLIAC standings. .However, another for Laker head football coach Chuck ride to the GVSU vs. Ashland football loss could cripple the team’s playoff Martin, Saturday ’s win did just the game on Saturday. Only 55 spots are aspirations, as their strength of schedule opposite. available. Sign up in the Fieldhouse ticket works against them. “I'm still ticked, ” Martin said. office. The bus for Ashland, Ohio, leaves Although Martin sakj one of the “Beating Findlay 38-7 in the third at 6 a.m. and will return after the 1 p.m. team’s goals is to win the GLIAC title, quarter and knowing that they killed game. For more information call (616) this is not the only thing for which they Hillsdale made me feel worse after the 331-8800. are shooting. game, not better.” “We have no margin of error On Oct. 3 Hillsdale lost to Findlay because our second goal is to make the Sophomore earns runner 42-17, and then rebounded by beating playolfs, and we can ’t lose,” he said. “I of the week the then No. I-ranked Lakers. On don ’t care what anybody says — we GVSU sophomore Paul Zielinski was Saturday Grand Valley State University can ’t lose another football game. We named the GLIAC Men ’s Cross Country beat that same Findlay team 38- 13. won ’t be ahead of any two-loss team in Runner of the Week on Tuesday. Zielinski “1 feel lousy because Findlay the country. Our strength of schedule is finished seventh with a time of 25:27 at absolutely dominated Hillsdale, and we not going to be good.” GVL / James Brien the Michigan Intercollegiates in Grand found a way to screw (it up), ” Martin Ultimately, the Lakers’ find Preparation: Wide receiver Ryan Bass jumps to catch the football at practice on Tuesday Rapids Friday. The Lakers placed seven themselves in a do-or-die situation for Sophomore safety Zach Breen said runners in the top 23 and recorded a score playing the top defensive team in the of 55 points, finishing second behind the rest of the season, with their next the difference between this year’s and league, this week their defense will be test on the road against 4-4 Ashland Michigan with 32. GVSU will compete on last year’s road routines is experience. called on to step up. University. “Last year we had a lot more seniors Saturday at the GLIAC Championships in “Our defense has a phenomenal All of the Lakers’ road games this out there, so coach (Martin) gave them Saginaw, Mich., beginning at 11 a.m. challenge because they have not seen an season, with the exception of one, a little more leeway,” he said. “But this offense close ... to having the weapons have been decided by 14 points or less. year he’s cracking down a little bit, just that these guys have,” Martin said. Martin said other than the dominating because we’re young and don ’t know Leading what Martin called an game against Michigan Tech and the how to prepare on the road as well.” “unbelievably talented offense ” is Who: No. 6 GVSU vs. Ashland opening-season win in Texas, he is During road games, players have a senior quarterback Billy Cundiff, When: 1 p.m. Saturday Ashland, Ohio disappointed in how the team has fared curfew of 10 p.m. Afterward, they must a transfer from the University of on the road. stay in their hotel rooms, Breen said. GET YOUR Radio: 106.9 FM WMUSor Connecticut. “We're going to change up the way In what is their last road game of “Cundiff is as good as we have seen gvsulakers.com we travel," he said. "We're not afraid to the season on Saturday, Breen expects in the 10 years that I’ve been here,” he Last Season: GVSU 48 Ashland 42 admit that we’re not doing everything some changes. said. “He can make every throw there LAKER right. We're going to leave earlier, “He’s going to be a more strict,” he is.” 08 Playoffs: GVSU 40 Ashland 7 change up our routine and do whatever said. “Normally it’s not lights out, but Martin said containing Cundiff and Season Series: GVSU leads 15-2 we can to get our kids ready to play it’s probably lights out from now on. ” the Ashland offense will be a focal Current Streak: GVSU -13 games because obviously we haven ’t played While last week’s game was a point for Saturday ’s game. NEWS great on the road yet.” challenge for the Lakers’ offense, sports@ lanthorn rom ONLINE GLIAC title could be decided on Sunday, soccer's senior day

By Jared Greenleaf as it marks the final home regular-season game for six “Each team is continuing to win, so if we both take www.lanthorn.com (717. Senior Reporter Laker seniors. care of our business, it’s going to be very exciting “It's going to be very sad for me," Bloem said. on Sunday, ” Dilanni said. “If we don ’t take care of Possessing a slim cushion in the GLIAC standings, “It’s going to be hard knowing that after this season, business, Sunday really won ’t mean much. ” the women's soccer team will enter its final weekend this is it for me. It gives me that extra incentive to The Lakers will take on the Timberwolves at 4 home stand looking to clinch a fifth consecutive work that much harder in practice knowing that this p.m. Friday. Sunday ’s matchup with the Cardinals regular season conference crown and send its senior is my last chance to leave a mark on this program and will start at noon. class out with a bang. be a good example to these girls.” “Our kids are starting to get excited, but I think While emotions will run high on senior day, the j^reenleaf @ lanthorn .com they're more excited about playing well for our seniors team believes controlling those emotions will be key on their last home weekend. ” said Grand Valley State in helping the team win. mrvnioRn University head soccer coach Dave Dilanni. “We have to take each game as another game and noui on ______The Inkers (14-0-2, 10-0-1 GLIAC) lead the not let the emotions get the best of us, ” said junior conference standings with 31 points and will take [ m 1 * ' A midfielder Kristen Eiblc. “Knowing the fact that their on second place Saginaw Valley State University careers are coming to an end. it will be extremely (12-1-2. 9-0-2 GLIAC) on Sunday. The Cardinals, emotional, but we still need to stick to our game plan who have 29 points, fought the leakers to a I-I tie and come out ready to play this weekend. ” back on Oct. 4 in Saginaw. The closest team to the Before the leakers take on SVSU, they will play Cardinals is Tiffin University, who only has 17 points Northwood University on Friday afternoon. The in conference play. Follow LanthornSports leakers shutout the Timberwolves 4-0 on Oct. 2. “I can't wait,” said GVSU defender Amber Bloem, Dilanni said it is important for the team not to on Twitter for up-to- a fifth year senior. “I've Ixren waiting for this game overl(X)k an improved Timberwolves team. ever since we tied them. They came after us on their the-minute coverage of “We can't play Sunday ’s game before Friday’ s home field, so we’re kxvking to do the same to them. game,” he said. Laker games, players It’s going to be an incredible game and everyone ’s While the Inkers will play the Timberswolves going to be pumped. ” and coaches on Friday, the Cardinals will play at Ferris State GVl Archive / Andrew Mills Sunday ’s game with the Cardinals will prove not Title time: Senior forward Irie Dennis takes a shot on goal University. Pending if both teams win, the GLIAC only to be a competitive battle but an emotional one during a previous game The women could decide the championship will likely be decided on Sunday. GLIAC championship matchup with this weekend's games B2 Thursday, October 22, 2009 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Lions optimistic they will be healthy after bye

Bye grants injured Stafford and receiver Calvin in that sort of time frame.” and he’s able to get out nothing about a report that devastated by so many Johnson did not play in the The Lions plan to have there, we’ll get him back on tests on his injured right injuries against the Packers players chance to Lions’ latest loss because of workouts Wednesday, the practice field, ” Schwartz knee were being forwarded that offensive guard Stephen recover, coaches their injured right knees. Thursday and Friday. said. “He’s doing everything to Dr. James Andrews for Peterman had to fill in on Daunte Culpepper “I’m not a believer in he can to get back and we’re review. the other side of the ball on time strategize couldn't finish the game take the whole week off,” doing everything we can to Culpepper said after the the goal line. because he hurt his right Schwartz said. “There’s a get him back and that’s the game he avoided a severe “It was different, but By Larry Lage hamstring. lot of work to do and we philosophy we’ll take with pull in his hamstring when whatever it takes,” Peterman Associated Press Writer “The injuries that we need to take advantage of it.” he stopped running on the said. "I played defensive have are short term,” end when 1 was a freshman ALLEN PARK, Mich. this week in more than just Stafford was not in the play when he was injured Schwartz said Monday. at LSU, so I’m ready to do (AP) — Detroit Lions coach getting rest. locker room Monday when and declined comment “Short term may mean that whatever when called upon. Jim Schwartz is optimistic “We need time for the it was open for the media, Monday. they’re back on the practice I just want to help us win. ” his team will be at full staff to try to evaluate but insisted Sunday he knew Detroit’s defense was field this week. It may mean strength after this week’s where we’ve gone wrong, that they have two or three bye. where we’ve done well and more weeks, but they’re all Quarterback Matthew to get a good blueprint for moving forward for the final 10 games.” After the bye, Detroit (I - 5) might have a chance to Showgirl Search win on Nov. I when it hosts Tonight @11 pm the St. Louis Rams (0-6) BLONDELICIOUS DUO * regardless of who is playing W*450 QB. Stafford, the No. I pick OCT Up For in the NFL, did not play for L Grabs! the second straight Sunday !V 22-24 when the Lions were J blanked by the Green Bay RACHELLE LAREE & GIA NOVA Now contracting new talent! Packers 26-0. Do you have what it takes to SHOWTIMES: 10PM, MIDNIGHT & 2AM be our next star7 Schwartz said he didn ’t know if Stafford would AP Photo / Paul Sancya _____* m r— 1336 Ravine @ Douglas practice this week, next Post rest: In this Aug. 29 photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford drops back to pass against the UBtB VIM Ka!amazo° (269) 344-8104 week or the following one. Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of a exhibition NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit. Following this www.dejavu.com “As soon as he’s ready week's bye, the Lions are optimistic they will return to full strength and have a chance against the Rams Nov. 1

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revenge against GLIAC foe Sports writers go Penn State vs. Iowa vs. head-to-head in Michigan Michigan State By Aaron Brandt in the singles " T rout said. "Anyone of us can have choosing victorsof GVL Staff Writer a big game.” weekend matchups With the Lakers’ entire lineup capable of The sick feeling of a tough loss is still in picking up points, the team has an advantage over the hearts of the Grand Valley State University Matt Penn State 31 Michigan 23 Iowa 20 Michigan State 10 the competition. Black said. 'T H women’ s tennis team as they travel to East Kuzawa The Wolverines will be ready for While I do agree that Iowa is "Our team is very even the whole way down, ” Lansing for the GI.IAC Women ’s Championships GVI. Sports this game after playing a joke WAY overrated, I also do not think Black said. “We use our depth because we have ■* this weekend, trying to avenge an earlier loss to a mi luiitor been getting most of our points from the middle / A w of a team last week, however I Michigan State will win against conference rival. and bottom of our lineup. ” i < y Je still think the Nittany Lions are a any team that is favored against “The tournament is really wide open, ” said Another factor to success is the team’s ability 4-0 last head coach John Black. “Any one of six teams better team. them for the rest of the season. to handle the harsh Michigan weather. This will week, 16-8 could win it.” benefit them if they are forced to play outdoors overall Since the beginning of the season, when few this weekend. saw the leakers has a threat in the GLIAC, the ' T K s W “When we play outside, it is more of an Greg Michigan 28 Penn State 27 Iowa 31 Michigan State 20 team has made great strides. advantage for us, ” Trout said. “It suits our game Monahan This is the game to watch this Iowa already proved they can “We have really worked hard and had a better than other teams because it doesn ’t throw GVL Staff weekend. I don't think Penn win on the road earlier in the

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off our mental game, and we probably train * WYiter State is nearly as good as year, taking down Penn State in Johnston. “There wasn ’t much expected of us at outside more than most teams.” everyone thinks, and Michigan Happy Valley and Wisconsin at the beginning of the season, so it’s been really Whether the Lakers are indoors or outdoors, 3-1 last at home will win a nail-biter for Camp Randall. The Hawkeyes good to prove everybody wrong.” they must be ready to play their best game when week, 18-6 Rich Rod's first significant Big will drop MSU back down to The team is 8-2 against GLIAC opponents it matters most. heading into the tournament. .500. “We know we can go out and beat anyone, but overall Ten win of his career. One of the two losses, which was against we also know anyone can beat us, ” Black said. Ferris State University, was especially difficult for “It’s just a matter of who comes out the most Jared Michigan 29 Penn State 24 Iowa 31 Michigan State 24 them. prepared. ” Greenleaf With quarterback Tate Forcier It is hard to predict what the "I think the girls are hoping Ferris wins their ahrandt@ lanthorn .com i GVI. Staff being as healthy as he has been Spartans will do every week, but first few rounds so that we can play them again,” |tv 1 Writer the last month, look for him to I think quarterback Ricky Stanzi Black said. “They want to get revenge. ” The team has used the loss as motivation have a huge game against a makes just enough plays against toward their goal of a conference title. 3-1 last pretty good Nittany Lion defense. a bad MSU secondary for the “I’ve never been so mad at myself after the week, 16-8 win. match against Ferris, and the whole team was overall pretty upset, too,” said junior Darylann Trout. “We needed the loss so that when we get to the GLIAC Aaron Penn State 34 Michigan 21 Iowa 37 Michigan State 25 Tournament, we are ready to play. We know we Brandt While Michigan has played well I don't see the Spartans making are far better than people give us credit. ” GVL. Staff at home, a team as good as a dent on Iowa's offensive line. To execute their revenge against Ferris State, Writer Penn State has yet to visit the Big Iowa keeps rolling to Pasadena the Lakers must play solid tennis in the opening House. rounds. 2-2 last “We can ’t take anybody lightly,” Black said. week, 11-9 “We need to be ready to play l(X) percent of the time and come out strong from the start.” | overall First off for the team is the doubles play, which has been solid lately in the coach’s view. Emanuel Penn State 28 Michigan 21 Iowa 32 Michigan State 20 “Our doubles have been getting a lot better,” Johnson The Wolverines will have to The Spartans have been on a Black said. “They’ve gotten a lot more consistent, GVL Staff recapture some of the magic they bit of a hot streak, but that's all and that is important because we need them to get Writer had against Iowa to take this going to come to an end this ahead early.” GVL / Brian B. Sevald one — not likely. Saturday. The Lakers will also use their depth in their Low swing: Sophomore Katelyn Schaffer returns the 4-0 last singles lineup to fight for each point. ball to her Tiffin University opponent during a previous week, 9-7 “Everybody ’s matches are all equally important match. The women's team is set on a conference title. 1 overall Following injury, Carlisle serves as extra pair of eyes on sidelines

By Curtis Kalleward could stay devoted to his teammates. “He’s always somewhere over on the GVI. Staff Writer Luckily for Laker football, he chose the sidelines, talking people up and giving latter. encouragement, ” Smolen said. “He’s like an Imagine you are a football player for Grand “He’s still there every day, at every extra coach out there for us. ” Valley State University. As the opposing practice,” said wide receiver Blake Smolen. Serious injuries to several key starters on Center snaps the ball, you spring into action as “Having him around really helps our young both sides of the ball have hurt the Lakers, but a coverage defender. A quick pass near your guys.” the team refuses to use them as an excuse. area prompts you to run toward the intended Although he is not able to play, Carlisle “We feel that the backups are ready to step receiver, but you hesitate for a split second still watches the teammates with whom he in at any time,” Carlisle said. “Coach said because he seems to have dropped the ball. spent four years playing. before camp started that it doesn ’t matter if The referee ’s whistle does “1 make sure to be a part you ’re first or fifth on the depth chart, injuries not sound, though, and you “(Robert Carlisle of all of the practices and happen and you need to be ready. ” realize the play must still be team meetings,” Carlisle said. Head coach Chuck Martin and his staff ongoing. is) always “It’s hard to watch and not be do what they can to prevent discrepancies in During that split second, the somewhere over playing, though.” performance despite injuries, Carlisle said. running back slips past you. on the sidelines, Hindered by a cast that “We do a great job in practice of orienting You turn to chase after him, but forces him to hobble with each the backups in plays,” he said. “That way, if a just as you plant your left leg, talking people step, his presence is still felt starter gets hurt, the next guy is ready to go.” another player falls directly up and giving on the Laker sidelines. At the Carlisle may not be able to physically on top of it, snapping both defensive secondary meetings keep up with his teammates, but he follows encouragement ” your fibula and tibia bones. during games, he instructs and their moves and offers advice during practice. Your hopes and dreams for the BLAKE SMOLEN assists his younger cohorts, They have certainly noticed his efforts. season shatter just as quickly “Him still helping out and teaching the GVSU SENIOR reminding them of their as your leg. duties. younger guys sets a good example for them Think this might hurt? Just “I talk to the other comers to work by,” said senior quarterback Brad ask Robert Carlisle, senior to get them in the right Iciek. cornerback for the GVSU Lakers football mindset, ” Carlisle said. “Playing our position, After completing his undergraduate and squad. we have to have a short memory. If we screw graduate studies, Carlisle said he hopes to The hit crushed his leg and ended his final up one play, we have to be able to quickly become the head football coach or athletic season as a Laker on Sept. 12, during the forget about it and focus on the next play.” director at a prestigious university. GVL / James Brien opening home game against Saginaw Valley Having Carlisle around as another pair Consider his time off from playing as on- Awaiting recovery: Senior cornerback Robert Carlisle injured his leg during the first Laker home game against State University. Afterward Carlisle had two of eyes benefits the inexperienced defensive the-job training. SVSU, ending his season. However, he still attends options: he could withdraw from the team and backfield. ckalleward@ lanthorn .com focus on preparing for graduate school, or he practice and games, and encourages his teammates.

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♦ ♦ ♦♦ I Le Grand Valley Lanthorn Haley Otman, A&E Editor m-3 Tl Thursday, October 22, 2009 A&E [email protected] Nonprofit uses music The only thing I hate about to make garden grow Hollywood Grand Hope Benefit David Schultz, a dancer for the Grand Rapids Ballet Company, applied Concert to raise for a grant from IOH to choreograph funds for St. Francis and perform a dance that will express the spirit of St. Francis. Just to prepare sculpture garden for it, Schultz used the grant money to take advanced dance courses through the summer for this piece. There’s not a whole lot about By Danielle Slabbekoorn Ralston Bowles, a singer and Hollywood that gets under my skin. GVL Staff Writer songwriter from West Michigan who often performs at the Frederik Meijer The constant demand for A diverse mix of media and artistry Gardens and Sculpture Park, will plastic surgery? Go right will promote peace as the nonprofit perform select pieces at the benefit on ahead, it’s the perfect organization Instruments of Hope concert. opportunity to let your looks opens its doors to the public through Bowles was diagnosed with cancer reflect what you have inside. the Grand Hope Benefit Concert on in June, and a family fund was started The $100,000 gift baskets Sunday. to help Michigan’s “godfather of folk handed out for presenters at lOH follows and commemorates music ” get through the long processes award shows? Most of them the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who of chemotherapy, Siegrist said. donate it to charity. was a picture of peace, and hopes to A portion of lOH’s benefit concert ’s Not even the ridiculous build a sculpture garden for prayer and proceeds will go to both Schultz for his Courtesy Photo / Instruments of Hope tabloids or gossip blogs, the Garden promo: The organization Instruments of Hope will host a benefit concert Saturday. meditation featuring sculptures of St. performance in their message of peace political statements or the Francis by Mic Carlson. need to put your face in front and to the Ralston Bowles Family said. there is something to be said about a Mark Siegrist, president of lOH, of a flashbulb (or night vision Fund. The rest of the proceeds will go For students, Willis said this event compassion to be there for someone followed Carlson as he started an camera) at every available to the creation of the sculpture garden. will have a strong appeal because of its and make a difference. ” exhibition in 2004 featuring these opportunity. In addition to those two multimedia mixes of different genre. Though IOH is a religious different dynamic sculptures and later No, what honestly enrages performances, there will also be special Debi Taylor, on the IOH board for organization, it hopes to bring people had these pieces brought to the U.S. me more than anything is when performances by Hawks and Owls fundraising and donor relations, is together in the community of Grand As the exhibition ended, IOH has films such as “Scary Movie,” and Sweet Japonic, two popular music working as Siegrist’s assistant for event Rapids for the cause of relationships steadily raised money to locate and “Meet the Spartans ” or “Epic bands. production. and optimism. create a garden in Michigan for these Movie” get the green light by David Willis, director for IOH, said She said she hopes many GVSU The concert will be held at Wealthy pieces to have a permanent home. studio executives out west. the organization is seeking to promote students will attend especially since Theatre, located at 1130 Wealthy St. Siegrist said this first annual concert Given anywhere from $30 “peace and understanding through the music, such as Sweet Japonic, will SE. Doors open at 6 p.m., where there will have something for everyone as million to $50 million budgets, different venues ” and hopes the benefit bring them something different that is will be food and drinks available from it features a more "eclectic mix” of these piles could easily finance concert will grow IOH beyond just the affordable and will allow for a bigger a local cafe, and the $25 tickets can be performances ranging from folk music two or three indie flicks or at construction of the garden. picture of the community to young bought at either Wealthy Theatre or at to poetry readings and dances and an art least one decent major motion “There are things we can do to help people. http://www.instrumentsofhope .net . gallery featuring the Carlson sculptures picture. the artistic community and help make “ITiey can truly interact with for the garden. But no. T he Wayans Brothers Grand Rapids a better place,” Willis other individuals, ” Taylor said. “And dslahhekoorn @ lanthorn x 'om felt the world was lacking fart jokes, yo momma jokes, phallic This weekend's jokes, Oprah jokes, car jokes, jokes with food, jokes without food and oh, so much more, diversions so they deemed it necessary Friday to bless us with their glorious works: “Scary Movie 1-4” * 2 p.m.: Grand opening of (with No. 5 in the works), Peppino's Downtown Sports “Little Man, ” “White Chicks” Lounge in Grand Rapids (also green-lit for a sequel) and - 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.: NAACP “Dance Flick.” They also have presents Cotton Club in Thornapple “Super Bad James Dynomite ” listed as in production on their Room in lower Kirkhof Center IMDB page. Their titles are p - 9 p.m.: Michael Bailey performs even getting less original than at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids, their gag-reel. ages 21 and up “Scary Movie 3” set the opening weekend record for the 10th month of the year on Oct. Saturday 24,2003. - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: HEART These flicks are comedic t of.Rockford third annual Think Pink goldmines for the stuff you Fall Fashion Show at Reds on the found funny in the fourth grade River in Rockford up until your freshman year of high school. You know, when - 3 p.m.: The Moving Company we had sex-ed classes? When presents "Snow White" at Wealthy any and all words of the male School in East Grand Rapids or female anatomy made you I - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: '80s Skate giggle so hard you had to bite Craze at Byron Fun Spot your tongue until it bled? Was that just me? But wait, my soul cannot rest Sunday until I point out another pair of - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: NSBE Bockheim (upper right) and Katy "Shutter Speed" Batdorff (right) were Courtesy Photo / GRRG geniuses: Jason Friedberg and presents the second annual Black two members of the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls featured in "Whip It!" Aaron Seltzer. Tie Dinner Affair in the Perry Dining Yeah, Seltzer as in the bottles clowns blast in each other’s Room of the Alumni House GR derby girls roll onto big screen in 'Whip It!' faces. This guy’s not even as funny as that. Rapids, ” Batdorff said. “I also needed All weekend By Jenny Whalen film,” Barrymore said at a Boston Here’s a peek at their resume: press conference. “One, you get the an outlet for my pent-up rage.” Oktoberfest at GP Sports in Amway GVL Editor in Chief “Date Movie,” “Epic Movie,” This outlet, which isoften translated people to be so good at doing what “Meet The Spartans ” and Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids Few can say they made their film as the double life of a derby girl, is one they’re doing they can go out there “Disaster Movie.” They’ve also debut by tossing an Academy Award- of many skater secrets Barrymore said and peacock and show all the skills worked extensively as writers nominated actress into a hot tub, but intrigued her during filming. they have learned, and then you see on the “Scary Movie” series and A&E briefs that is Rachel Bockheim’s story. “The thing that 1 really started actors doing it. It’s not stunt people. It are on tap to help out with the A member of the Grand Raggidy discovering about derby life is the doesn ’t feel fake and fraudulent. ” fifth installment as well. GV's Got Talent surprise Roller Girls, Grand Rapids ’ women’ s duality, ” Barrymore said in a Dallas One of the more visible extras, So why, you may be asking During Family Weekend, many roller derby team, Bockheim was press conference. “I’ve met literally Bockheim plays a member of the yourself, do I let these guys get GVSU students competed in GV's one of several local skaters featured pharmaceutical technicians, nurses, fictional Holy Rollers team, the arch to me so much? as extras in Drew Barrymore’s film NPR correspondents, mothers, Got Talent and were given a rival to Page and Barrymore’s Hurl Because they’re hacks. They “Whip It!” The actress she tossed was librarians, massage huge surprise: They were actually Scouts. Though aren't talented. They aren ’t the film’s leading lady Ellen Page Bockheim does not “The thing that therapists ... it’s like auditioning for NBC's America's funny. They aren ’t original. And (“Juno ”). every occupation have a speaking I really started they don't know how to write an Got Talent. Four people were “Whip It!” follows the on the planet and part, viewers can honest story or even operate a chosen to audition in Chicago, transformation of small town Texas discovering about they’re a derby girl identify her as the camera lens. girl Bliss Cavendar (Page) from half at night.” skip the lines and go straight gal who throws Babe derby life is the So why do these things even hearted beauty pageant contestant to The duality is to the judges: Jeff Linsell, DJ Ruthless (Page) into duality. ... it's like get made? Simple: money. roller derby star. a hot tub as well as certainly true for Phazer, Kelly Drayton and Catlindt These films make triple “It’s a great story about presenting every occupation on Bockheim, who the rival skater who their budget because, yes, our Landrum. Check out the Lanthorn other opportunities for young women, ” is a new business hammers Ruthless the planet and they're younger brothers and sisters next week for updates on how Bockheim said. “It really captures the development and into the track during cannot get enough of this stuff. experience and excitement of roller a derby girl at night.” project manager for the contestants fared. a derby scene. It’s the closest thing they can derby. ” “I didn ’t do it 110 a graphic design DREW BARRYMORE gel to an R-rated movie for the Barrymore’s directorial debut, percent, ” Bockheim firm, as well as 'WHIP IT!' DIRECTOR time being, and it makes them Win a trip to the Stash Bash “Whip It!” was filmed partially in Batdorff, who is a said, referring to her feel like adults. Send in a picture of your Michigan and employed real-life derby photojoumalist for track sequence with The only way 1 feel as though mustache (it can be fake) for girls from across the state. Bockheim The Grand Rapids Page. “I put a little I can combat these movies, (derby alias Jackie Daniels) and Katy FYess. a chance to win a trip for two something behind it because I wanted besides writing this column “Shutter Speed ” Batdorff were two Batdorff said the derby girl’s two- to the Stash Bash. Visit http:// it to look real, and I knew if I didn ’t of course, is to look for those pulled from the ranks of the GRRG. pull it off they would get someone else part personality also influences her www.zenagen.com/mustache little indie gems such as “Half Though casting scouts first derby alias. to do it.” Nelson ” or even a foreign flick, for more information. Pictures approached Bockheim in early 2008 “Most of the time a woman joins Her real-life GRRG teammate such as the Swedish vampire must be sent in by Sunday. following her appearance at a derby roller derby and finds a new side to Batdorff also snagged a spot among blockbuster “Let the Right One tournament in Los Angeles, an herself,” Batdorff said. “The name she the film’s extras. Like Bockheim, In ” (which is currently being invitation to an open casting call was comes with is usually to represent that WGVU wins Accolade award Batdorff also skated under her real remade in the U.S.) and give extended to all GRRG in June 2008. derby alias. As Shutter Speed, she new found side. Shutter Speed refers 'Antiques Roadshow: them their proper due. During auditions, skaters were to my career with a double meaning. ” did her share of stunts in the film, one That, and refusing to be your Behind the Scenes,' a asked to read lines and were filmed “Whip It!” is currently in theaters, of which included jumping out of a friend on Facebook if you ’ve production of WGVU, received doing skating tricks and scrimmages. but those interested in experiencing moving van while on roller skates. seen any of the aforementioned One of Barrymore’s chief concerns the world of roller derby live can visit an award from the Accolade Batdorff was one of the founding flicks. prior to the start of filming was to get Rivertown Sports Saturday to see Competition last week. The members of the GRRG, which formed I’m serious. all actresses and extras comfortable in April 2005. Bockheim, Batdorff and their Grand show went backstage during But not really. enough on skates so as to perform “I had heard about the roller derby Raggidy teammates play their first the 2008 filming of 'Antiques their own stunts in the film. home game of the derby season. revival from a friend and thought it clevandoski@lanthorn .com Roadshow' in Grand Rapids. “Out of the training camp come would be perfect for me and for Grand editorial @ lanthorn com two very important elements for a

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