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BY RYAN JARVI GVL SENIOR REPORTER Tuition assistance pro ­ grams provided by the mili­ deba JetEs tary for active-duty service HEATED members have been tem­ porarily suspended for the GVSU, MSU Throughout her statement, she said there are a few crite­ 2013 federal fiscal year as a offer different result of sequestration. ria for defining the unborn. The U.S. perspectives on These criteria can be memo­ Air Force, controversial issue rized with the acronym SLED; whose sus­ size, level of development, en ­ pension went BY RACHEL CROSS vironment and degree of de­ into effect GVL ASSISTANT NEWS pendency. at 5 p.m. on he issue of abortion can Wright said the small­ March 11, is be very controversial er size of an unborn baby the latest of LIPNICKI and difficult for people doesn ’t decrease the value of four military to decide where they stand. him or her and that the level branches to suspend tuition A March 14 debate between of development of an unborn assistance. The decision fol­ Grand Valley State University baby doesn ’t decrease their lowed behind similar pro ­ and Michigan State Univer ­ value either. grams put in place by the sity students brought about “An 18-year-old has a Marine Corps, Army and several different arguments in more developed brain, repro ­ Coast Guard. The Navy has both support for and against ductive system, and life expe ­ not yet made an announce ­ abortion. riences, but this doesn ’t nec ­ ment regarding its plans. Brad Varner from MSU essarily mean that an unborn Active-duty service said that R.J. McVeigh from baby has less value,” Wright ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL members who are enrolled GVSU got in touch with Var­ said. “For degree of depen ­ Just to clarify: MSU student Mitchell Pawlak speaks to GVSU freshman Bailey in courses will be able to ner through Facebook. dency, all of us depend on Wright during the clarification session between panels during the abortion debate. finish their current semes­ “R.J. and I got in touch each other in equal amounts, ter, but cannot sign up for through a friend of a friend with an unborn child it’s just tuition assistance from the on Facebook about a year higher because their younger, military for future courses. ago, ” Varner said. “He mes­ which again doesn ’t decrease “The tuition assistance saged me on Facebook and its value.” program is an additional we have had debates on sev­ Varner argued that an un ­ benefit provided by the eral issues. Recently I posted born baby and a human being Department of Defense for a status about abortion, and are intrinsically different. reservists actively drilling R.J. was interested in having a “In order for an organism or soldiers on active duty, ” debate on stage.” or a person to be relevant to said Sherril Soman, profes ­ Panel A was the anti-abor ­ morality the person must sor of chemistry and co­ tion group from GVSU, con ­ have a functioning brain and coordinator of the Veterans sisting of McVeigh and Bai­ have actual desires,” Varner Network at Grand Valley ley Wright from the Student said. State University. for Life organization. Panel Varner added that a vast Tuition assistance sus­ B had Varner and. Mitchell majority of people haye abor ­ pensions will affect active- Pawlak arguing in support of tions at 20 weeks, which is duty service members, but abortion. when the unborn child doesn ’t The size, level of An unborn baby and a person will not affect their G.I. Wright started out the de­ have a fully developed brain. development, environment, are intrinsically different In order for an organism or bate with an opening state­ “This doesn ’t mean that and degree of dependency Bill benefits, which will doesn’t decrease an unborn person to be morally relevant, ment touching on several rea­ having an abortion after 20 still be available for most baby's value they must have a functioning individuals. sons as to why abortion isn ’t weeks is morally impermis ­ All human beings are equal in bram and desires "The G.I. Bill is a pro ­ morally permissible. sible, ” he said. “We must con ­ human nature All people should have access gram administered by the “This is not about choice, sider individual concerns on People and things have to human rights and individual Department of Veterans reproductive rights, womens a case to case basis. ” varying degrees of choice Affairs that provides edu­ rights or religion, ” Wright To combat Varner ’s argu- functionality, but that cation benefits for veterans said. “This debate is about doesn't make them less depending on their type what defines the unborn. ” SEE DEBATE. A2 valuable and length of service,” So­ man said. However, for those sol­ diers that most recently Learning for learning’s sake joined the service, the G.I. Bill is not an option. Students, professors audit classes for no credits Dan Bell, president of BY KARA HAIGHT tor of the CLAS Academic the Student Veterans Orga­ GVL STAFF WRITER Advising Center, said any nization at GVSU, said one For many Grand Valley student can audit a course officer within the organiza ­ State University students, after expressing their in ­ tion is ineligible for the G.I. playing hookey and slack­ terest to the GVSU Regis­ Bill benefits and has been ing on assignments can be ­ trar’s Office. using tuition assistance to come a frequent problems. Schaner said the rules pay for her education. Class is a chore — an unde ­ about audit­ “As of now, she is not sirable albeit necessary step ing courses sure how she will pay for to receiving the long-await ­ are similar school in the fall,” Bell said. TAYLOR ROBIDA | GVL ed diploma. to those of Bell served eight years Good vibrations: Students from a Just Pettibon’es LIB 100 class stand outside on But GVSU Junior Nick credit/no the Allendale Campus to spread some positivity last Friday during their class. in the Army before he came Macksood has a differ­ credit cours­ back to school to study polit ­ ent mentality. The French es; students ical science, and he is expect ­ and Classics major attends can decide SCHANER ing to graduate this summer. every Theories of Com­ within the “People are choosing to munication class, does first five work instead of going to the assigned readings and days of a course whether school, which I understand, participates in discussion they ’d like to audit the class but in this world its hard to BY LIZZY BALBOA But one of GVSU’s LIB nothing to stop it. Several — for absolutely no aca­ and cannot take more than get a decent job without an GVL NEWS EDITOR 100 sections organized a of the students brought demic credit. 10 credit hours of credit/no education, ” he said. Most people who pass ‘demonstration of accep ­ up the point, rightly, that Macksood opted to au­ credit or audited courses Steven Lipnicki, assistant by Grand Valley State tance ’ during their Friday we still face forces of divi­ dit the course and learn for per semester. dean of students and co- University ’s Transforma ­ class to take a stand. sion and exclusion in our learning ’s sake, not to receive The main difference be ­ coordinator of the Veterans tional Link have heard “We’ve been discuss­ country today, and noted a mark on the transcript to tween the two course types Network at GVSU, received the condemning man ­ ing issues related to ethi ­ that there are often peo ­ satisfy future employers. is that students don ’t receive a message on March 8 noti ­ tras of crowd-drawing cal reasoning lately and ple who spread such mes­ “A couple friends had the credit for audited courses fying him of the Army and preachers and religious are reading a couple of sages at the Trans Link class, and I heard the profes ­ like they do with credit/no Marine Corps decisions. activists, whose message pieces by Martin Luther sculpture on campus. ” sor, Corey Anton, was fantas ­ credit classes. “Its going to greatly im­ of justice seems to incite King, ” said professor Jus­ To complement their tic,” he said of his decision to Furthermore, auditing pact the limited number of more jeers than repen ­ tin Pettibone. “In class on course material and con ­ set aside time for the course. students aren ’t held respon ­ Grand Valley students who tance. And though most Wednesday, we discussed tribute to the campus cul­ Had the option to audit not sible to complete exams are using military assis­ people hear it, even fewer King ’s injunction against ture, the students unani ­ been available, Macksood or assignments like they tance, ” Lipnicki said. “Our take the time to combat the white moderates ’ of mously proposed a sort said he wouldn ’t have been would be with other regis- that message with one of his time who opposed able to schedule it in. SEE TUITION. A2 earnest love and mercy. segregation, but did SEE LOVE. A2 Betty Schaner, direc­ SEE LEARNING. A2 ftV.STOFFCAMPUSHOUSING.COM Find what you're looking for.

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: LEARNING tested, but I can get as deep classes (I’ve taken) that has ferently to having a professor have to let the other students students can attend the as I want, ” he said. “I could meant something to me," course but typically aren ’t 9 CONTINUED FROM A1 in class as a fellow student. work through it.” #' i:'.A take test if I wanted." he said. “Whether it be grad “Many times on the first Robins said his commu­ responsible for all assign ­ J tration forms. While no credit is re­ school, (or something else), day of class they think I’m nication with the course ments and tests, unless the In Macksoods case, the ceived for taking audited it’s opened me up to an en ­ the instructor, which is al­ professor also changes professor deems otherwise, ” professor provides all the courses, the opportunity still tire new world of academia.” ways fun, ” he said. “The pho ­ due to his position as an Schaner said. “It can give a * material, but the amount has its advantages. Students like Macksood tography students are really educator. student a chance to ‘brush * of work he puts into it the Macksood said the class aren ’t the only ones able focused on their craft and so “I usually talk it over with up ’ on material if it’s been ;• course entirely up to him. has opened his mind about to participate in auditing many have such real talent, the professor beforehand awhile since taking a course “I don ’t do as much as his future plans. courses. Robert Robins, an 1 am learning as much from and say, ‘If you want an an ­ (or) if they have been away * others because I’m not being “Its one of a handful of affiliate professor in GVSU’s them as they get from my swer, call on me, otherwise from college for some time.” hospitality and tourism life’s experience. ” I’ll hang back, ’” he said. The chance to bypass ■ i■ irrrrrivtrrnfrmmraMMmii— management department, While attending the pho ­ Robins explained that in tests and quizzes may ap ­ is currently enrolled in the tography courses, Robins his experience, some profes ­ peal to some students, but photography course, Color is still teaching in his disci­ sors deal with his presence Schaner warns that auditing ‘•NEWS Printing. pline of hospitality and tour­ better than others. a course doesn ’t mean they “Photography has al­ ism management, but he “It has to be a bit of a will not be responsible for BRIEFS ways been a hobby of mine, ” said his relationship with the challenge at times to have a the knowledge. Robins said. “I wanted to students in his photography ‘peer ’ sitting in their class­ “Professors expect all CAMPUS EVENTS RECOGNIZE CESAR CHAVEZ improve my own skills by classes is somewhat altered. room (and) I suppose it students to participate fully learning from these artists. “I try to stay low key as could be intimidating to in classes,” she said. “It can There will be a silent march and speech at Grand Val ­ I started taking a class here much as possible, ” he said. some, ” he said. be difficult to form study or ley State University to honor and acknowledge Cesar E. and there at first, then got “I have to, at times, remind When making decisions work groups and expecta ­ Chavez on Wednesday, March 20. The march will begin really into it.” myself that while I may about whether to audit tions are different. ” at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Zumberge Library. The speech While Robins has en ­ know the answer to a ques­ classes, Schaner said there Questions about auditing by Mark Kamimura-Jimenez will be from 2-3 p.m. in the rolled in other photography tion or have an opinion to are benefits and disadvan ­ classes can be directed to Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center. These events are courses for a grade, he ad­ share, I have the advantage tages to consider. academic advisers. sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Col­ mits that students react dif- of age and experience but I “(When auditing a class), [email protected] I lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Inclusion and Equity, La ­ tino Student Union, and WGVU Public Media. For further TUmON the service for the educa­ service and a sacrifice,” Bell million for the 2012 fis­ information, call (616) 331-2177. tional benefits, Bell said that said. “Sometimes you lose cal year. The Air Force had CONTINUED FROM A1 shouldn ’t be the sole reason sight of the big picture. ” 104,000 personnel that re­ OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIP HOLDS WORKSHOPS best hope is that they ’ll re­ for signing up. For the 2012 fiscal year, ceived assistance totaling $194 million, and the Ma­ The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships will be hosting solve the sequestration issue “The role of the military the Department of Defense so hopefully the funding is is to support and defend the had a base budget of $530.6 rines spent $47 million on workshops for students to learn about different scholar ­ reinstated. ’' nation, and we’re still a na ­ billion according to its 29,000 individuals. ships and fellowships. “Fellowships 101" will be on March GVSU has 577 students tion at war over in Afghani ­ website, with an additional Students looking to ac­ 21 and April 4 at 6 p.m. in the main lobby of Niemeyer Hall. who use military educa­ stan, ” he said. “If sacrifices $115.1 billion for Overseas cess their G.l. Bill benefits These workshops will assist students in the process of ap ­ tional benefits for the win ­ need to be made, that just Contingency Operations. should contact the Regis­ plying for scholarships as well as the guidance that the ter semester of 2013, in ­ goes along with the job. ” The military has pro ­ trar’s Office at 616-331- Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowship offers. There will also cluding family members of Bell would like to see vided assistance covering 3327 or visit www.gvsu. be a U.S. Student Fulbright Program information session military personnel. those affected by the sus­ up to 100 percent of tuition edu/registrar. on March 28 at 6 p.m. in Niemeyer Hall, room 148. Students About 532 students using pension receive an eligibil ­ and fees, but the amount is Students looking for that have an interest in being an English Teaching Assistant military benefits have served ity extension for assistance capped at $250 per semes­ alternative financing in another country after graduation are recommended to in the military, and of those, to make up for the lost time. ter-hour and is not to ex­ should contact the Finan ­ attend. For further information on the workshops, go to 25 are active-duty in the While it is unfortunate for ceed $4,500 annually. cial Aid Office at 331 - www.gvsu.edu/fellowships. Army, the National Guard those who depend on the The Army had the larg­ 3234, or visit www.gvsu. or the Army Reserve. tuition assistance, it’s just a est number of individuals edu/financialaid. Even though he knows part of serving, he said. receiving tuition assistance [email protected] LEARNING, STUDY STRATEGIES WORKSHOP a lot of people who join “Joining the Army is a at 201,000, spending $373 There will be a workshop to guide'students on exploring and identifying students learning styles and effective study strategies. This event will be on Monday, March 18 from LOVE and spread positivity to people as they them to be able to respond to the ethical 6-7 p.m. in Kirkhof Room 2270.This workshop can help stu­ CONTINUED FROM A1 passed by the Trans Link. ” challenge that they saw in the divisive dents to better prepare for finals approaching. With posters and leaflets spread ­ speech that was taking place on cam­ counter-rally that Pettibone said he ing uplifting messages, the students pus. I wanted to see what MLK’s ideas ACES 12-STEP MEETING supported. and their professor cheered passersby, would do to animate them, and I’m re­ “Students then began to debate what telling them, “You ’re awesome ” and ally proud of what they did. They took The Alcohol Campus Education Services regularly host could be done in response to the ho ­ “Spread the love, ” or simply encourag ­ their roles as members of the GV com­ 12-step recovery meetings for both the campus and pub­ mophobia and sexism that is sometimes ing them to smile. munity seriously and decided to articu­ lic community who are interested in taking the necessary heard on campus, ” he said. “Thinking “There are a couple reasons I thought late, through this demonstration, what steps to stop drinking and using other drugs. These meet­ about the ideas that King wrote about, it would be a good use of class time, and being a responsible community mem­ ings are held at the ACES office located by the WaterTower they decided that they wanted to col­ (it reflects) topics we’ll discuss in class ber means to them. ” Place at 10383 B 42 nd-Ave, next to the Metre Health Care - lectively take a stand for acceptance ri£xt week,” Pettibone said. “I wanted [email protected] Center. ■ prfrvfrvf! (HE 111* -■ jraflliliH DEBATE and that it’s their responsibility to pro ­ and that ’s human nature. A humanitarian tect their unborn child. society should be a fair, equal and loving CONTINUED FROM A1 Pawlak replied by emphasizing that society that doesn ’t seek out boundaries ments, McVeigh said that using the a human should have characteristics that places some humans a head of oth ­ At the Lanthorn we strive to bring you the most accurate criteria of brain development, actions, such as the ability to love and think. 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If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. and the ability to experience desires cases of rape, he said women shouldn ’t In Varner ’s closing statement, he If you find any errors in fact in the Lanthorn, let us know by doesn ’t constitute a person ’s value. have to feel like they have to save some­ said the audience should keep in mind calling 616-331-2464 or by emailing editorial(g>lanthorn.com. “Everyone ’s body functionalities are one ’s life, especially if it’s not theirs. the desires and insights to a person ’s different, different people hold func ­ Toward the end of the debate, both Pan ­ well-being. tions to different degrees, but that el A and B gave their closing statements. “Our actions shouldn ’t be dictated doesn ’t make their value less,” he said. “Is it an adequate reason to kill an un ­ on what could be or should be, our ac­ In addition, he stated the impor ­ born person because of a lack of human tions should be dictated on what our tance of bodily autonomy, that the par ­ desires and functions? ” McVeigh said. desires currently are,” Varner said. ents are responsible in the situation, “All humans have one thing in common [email protected] Hantftom

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i » i v MARCH 18, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN NEWS A3 Medical students save lives in Grand Rapids BY AUSTIN METZ were told that someone had fallen viously she wasn ’t breathing quite GVL ASSOCIATE EDITOR at the bar and may have suffered a yet and she was obviously out of it Khai Le and Isaac Billings are just seizure. but her heart was beating again. ” like any other Grand Valley State “I’m sure a lot of paramedics Once to the hospital, doctors University students. would think this, okay, a 21-year- were able to stabilize DeWindt and Le is 22 years old, has a bach ­ old, fall, at The Woods, at the bar so help her make a nearly full recovery. elors degree from GVSU and will I’m thinking she probably had way “The doctors are still trying to fig­ be returning in May to continue too many drinks and that she just ure out why it happened and the two his education in the medical field. fell or something like that, ” Le said. main things now is they think I may Billings is a 23-year-old pre-med Within five minutes of arriving have something wrong with my kid­ student who is graduating in April at the scene, Le and his partner both neys because my electrolyte balances and will be continuing on to grad­ realized they were very wrong. were off? ’ DeWindt said. “Otherwise uate school. Unlike other students “I looked at her and I could just what they are looking for is what is though, Le and Billings are also feel that something wasn ’t right, ” called Long QT syndrome. ” both actively employed as para ­ Le said. “I didn ’t know it at first but Today, DeWindt is nearly fully medics in Grand Rapids and the I went down to check her radial recovered from the procedure that surrounding area. pulse, the pulse on the arm, and placed an Internal Cardiac Defi­ Born and raised in Grand Rap ­ then I looked at her. She just didn ’t brillator in her heart, and she said ids, Le earned his bachelors in look alive. She wasn ’t responding she has the help of the paramedics Health Science at GVSU. After that, or anything. ” and CPR that saved her life. he realized that GVSU offered a After both Le and his partner “The responsiveness of the nursing program so he applied and checked for a pulse, they came to EMTs, and the firefighters and ev­ will be starting that in May. the scary conclusion that her heart erything saved my life,” DeWindt “When I was going for my PA, said. “Because of how important it I kind of wanted to get some expe ­ M is, I actually want to become certi­ rience with medicine and I found fied in it.” this whole Paramedic, EMT pro ­ Le and DeWindt wanted to gram downtown and I did that stress the importance of learning while going to school, ” Le said. ...I went down to check CPR moving forward because with “I did that for two years and got simple training, even civilians can her radial pulse, the ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL amazing experience but I didn ’t help save a life. Lending a helping hand: After graduating with his bachelor's degree, Khai think I was going to be a paramed ­ pulse on the arm, and “It was a huge call and it was a Le worked as a paramedic before returning to GVSU to continue in medical. ic at all. I just wanted to get my foot call I will never forget, ” Le said. “It’s in the door. ” then I looked at her. nice because I have a picture of her line with those protocols and some­ During his time serving the She didn't look alive. and my partner, and I framed up times it doesn ’t call in your company Grand Rapids community, Le has and it’s really nice. ” policy as well... so you are having to dealt with a variety of different sit­ For Billings, the idea to become break protocols to do what is best for uations. One of his most memora­ II a paramedic came as a way to gain your patient and sometimes that can ble took place just a few weeks ago experience in the field he loved. be very difficult.” when he and his partner received a “I want to be a physician, specifi­ Although there are rough days page sending them to The Woods cally I’m looking to get dual board ­ in the paramedic field, to Billings, to treat GVSU student Kelsey ed as a general family practitioner the positives he has experienced DeWindt. KHAI LE and as an emergency room doctor, ” have made it all worth it. DeWindt is from the Grand GVSU STUDENT & PARAMEDIC Billings said. “I would like to serve “The most rewarding aspect Rapids area and has been attend ­ in a rural, medically underserved would have to be those days when ing GVSU for the past three years. region so that is the goal. ” you walk away from the hospi ­ While she was simply hoping Having worked as a paramedic tal after dropping off a patient to hang out with friends at The was not beating. DeWindt was in for about two years, Billings has knowing that what you did actu­ Woods, in an instant, DeWindt ’s cardiac arrest. seen the positives and the negatives ally saved somebody ’s life,” Billings, life changed forever. Le ran out to the ambulance to that come with the territory. said. “Even on the other side, that After a day like any other day grab all the proper equipment and “The most challenging aspect is is hands down the most rewarding that included working out, attend ­ returned to see his partner giving dealing with the politics that come part. It’s amazing. ” ing school, and going to work, DeWindt CPR. into play with medicine, ” he said. Not only does Billings provide DeWindt decided to spend time “At that point, every second “Our goal is to take care of our pa ­ life saving-services, he also serves counted, everything we did, every tients. That is our number one goal. as a pillar of support for his pa ­ with friends to celebrate a birthday. ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL Once inside The Woods, every ­ second counted, ” he said. “Statisti­ We do what is best for the patient. tients and their families. Saved: Isaac Billings has used his thing went wrong. cally, it is five to seven minutes un ­ Within that, as a paramedic, when “If we can get them (the pa ­ love for rural areas to help treat “There actually wasn ’t anything, til permanent brain damage really you roll up to a scene of an accident tients) to be emotionally secure the Grand Rapids area. I don ’t even remember that day at starts kicking in. ” or a complicated medication scenar ­ with where they are at, and begin all,” DeWindt said. “And I don ’t re­ In order to restart DeWindt ’s io like congested heart failure, you to get some hope about the situ­ drastically with how it turns out. ” member the next few days when I heart, the paramedics shocked her have protocols that are giyen to you ation and get, Kid flUfoe „ . Students.,who .interested was in the ICU. This happened on two times, administered one shot of and these protocols are supposed to calm down and relax a little bit, in learning CPR can contact the a Thursday 1 believe and I don ’t medication, and provided CPR. guide your decisions and you are that ’s huge, ” Billings said. “...So GVSU Campus Wellness Center start remembering anything until “After the second shock, with supposed to stick with them. much in medicine we are finding at 616-331-3659 or the American Saturday or Sunday ” our monitor, she went back into Often times, as paramedics, what out is mental so how you think and Red Cross at 616-456-8661. After receiving the page, they her normal rhythm, ” Le said. “Ob ­ is best for the patient doesn ’t fall in feel about a situation can change it [email protected]

->n GVSU creates Laker Traditions Team mentation of large campus events will include members of Student like Homecoming and Sibs & Kids Senate and staff from Student Life. Weekend, ” Burke said. “Our office We are looking for students who has been hiring HTM interns to help have Laker Pride, want to work with Family Weekend and Presi­ hard to create great campus tradi­ dents ’ Ball for the last several years tions, and who are good collabo ­ and we wanted to expand this idea.” rators to engage other students in Along with supporting oth ­ activities. Many of the positions er specific Laker for a Lifetime could qualify for internship credit events, the team will be helping in various majors,” she said. with the traditional events that are Positions available for students held on campus every year. These are the overall chair, promotions/ include the Laker for a Lifetime social media coordinator, volunteer ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL Kickoff, Family Weekend, Home­ coordinator, Laker Weekends coor ­ Shaping new ideas: Student Senate has created the Laker Traditions Team to help create new university events. coming, Battle of the Valleys, Sibs dinator, student event coordinators, & Kids Weekend, Presidents ’ Ball and event volunteers. All positions BY SARAH HILLENBRAND the ‘Laker for a Lifetime’ message dents in leadership roles to in ­ and Intercultural Festival. The Of­ except event volunteers are paid and GVL SENIOR REPORTER of giving back to the university crease student ownership and par ­ fice of Student Life is also working have the opportunity to be an in ­ The Grand Valley State Univer ­ community and showing Laker ticipation, maximize Student Life to create a new event called Spring ternship. Each coordinator will have sity ’s Office of Student Life is creating Pride,” said Michelle Burke, direc­ staff time and resources by serving Tradition to end the year and cele­ a supervisor from Student Life. a group called the Laker Traditions tor of student life. “When students as supervisors instead of events brate another year at GVSU, build Students who are looking for Team that will help with coordinating plan events, they always are more managers, and advance the Laker community, and de-stress before more information about the Lak­ campus-wide events throughout the successful than when staff alone for a Lifetime initiative and Laker finals week. er Traditions Team can contact year. Applications are being accepted plan campus events. ” Weekends activities. The first step for students to be Michelle Burke. The application March 18-31, and many of the posi­ The purpose of the Laker Tradi­ “In Student Life, we have been on the Laker Traditions Team is to is available at https://orgsync . tions are paid and have the opportu ­ tions Team is to improve planning discussing options for several years apply through OrgSync by March com/6 1065/forms/70376. nity of earning internship credit. of events that bring the GVSU about how to get students more in ­ 31, after which date the interviews “The team will help us further community together, engage stu­ volved with the planning and imple ­ will begin, Burke said. “The panel [email protected] Isft'te 3 * V FETE DE YOUR LA FRANCOPHONE' SPACE SUNDAY. MARCH 24TH 1 b pm at Devos Center e-mail ua yml uMA a/id well loosemore Auditorium Pew Campus Atiaiie it with tyta/ut ^Valley LIVE THE LIFESTYLE o oufc our myloftH5.com uj move

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&JESTION OF THE ISSUE LAST ISSUE’S VALLEY VOTE: WEB EXCLUSIVE ARE LETTER GRADES THE BEST WAY Read the blog: WOULD YOU CONSIDER AUDITING TO MEASURE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT? “GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES A CLASS AT GVSU? YES: 67% NO: 33% by GARRICK SEE LANTHORN COM/BLOG

Ml would love the opportunity to learn without having to pay for it. EDITORIAL Credit or no credit it’d be worth it!"

KAYLEE GROENWOLD FOR LEARNING’S SAKE Sophomore Advertising/Public Relations In an academic climate where students pride ends over means, the practice of academic Otsego. Mich. auditing by GVSU students signals a triumphant return to the heart of higher education

t Grand Valley State Univer ­ classes simply because they like to intended to be - not one that strives sity and beyond, there are learn. toward a perfect G.P.A., or puts many different kinds of stu­ We cannot speak for the majority high-earning degrees on a pedestal, “I think I would consider auditing a Adents with many different kindsof of GVSU, but we can speak for the but one that values knowledge for course at GVSU. Being an education major I believe it is important to relationships with their academic majority of the Lanthorn staff; and knowledge ’s sake. One that seeks to keep learning as much as possible. If courses. While some students rue the average student here - already explode our world into one million it was information I could use in the the hour and fifteen-minute blocks struggling to balance 15 credits little pieces, and reconnect the dots future, I would definitely try it out." of institutionalized learning, some worth of in-class time and even more into something that makes the world SARA TIESENGA don ’t mind it. And if you ’re like hours of homework and test prep, a brighter and more dynamic place Senior Junior Nick Mackstood, and other with internships, part-time jobs and to be. Integrated Science/Elementary Ed GVSU students and professors, you social demands - take the “less is This perspective is not only com­ Belding, Mich. not only don ’t mind class, you like more ” approach to course loads. We mendable, but also admirable. This is it; In fact, Mackstood likes class love learning, but maybe not always a perspective that students across all enough to do the assigned read­ in the classroom. majors, in all levels of their educa­ ings, and attend and participate in “It’s one of a handful of classes tion should appreciate and seek to the lecture for no academic credit. (I’ve taken) that has meant some­ emulate. Not everyone has the time, “I would consider taking an auditing It’s called auditing classes - sitting thing to me,” Mackstood said in a nor the work ethic to take on course course at GVSU because it would in on a lecture or course on campus story featured in today ’s issue on work that doesn ’t move them toward help expand my knowledge. Also, I find it to be an interesting idea, but with no formally awarded grades Al. “Whether it be grad school, or graduation, but our world is chang ­ to sit in a class to get no credit, or academic credits, audited classes something else, it’s opened me up to ing, and students are going to need although it’d have to be a class that I leave no mark on your academic an entire new world of academia.” to arm yourself with more than just am interested in." transcript. Some people use them Suffice to say, students like your academic transcript to make CARLY DOLINSKI to “brush up ” on entry-level courses Mackstood have caught on to a their way post-graduation. Freshman they ’ve become unfamiliar with, trend that reinvigorates the spirit of A love of learning, for learning ’s Biology Port Huron, Mich. and some - like Mackstood - audit higher education as it was originally sake would, perhaps, be a good start.

COURTESY CARTOON I KING FEATURES “No, ! wouldn’t consider audit­ ing a course because I don’t see why you would take a class for no credit.”

SAMANTHA ROLES AM»r» ''Freshman Writing Port Huron, Mich. tA.n

“I wouldn’t consider auditing a course. If my grades were at the level that I would need to drop one, I would focus on my remain ­ ing classes."

DAN MCGRAIL Sophomore Mechanical Engineering West Branch, Mich.

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human behavior plays a role in the tion and the controversy is still We have the responsibility as •' situation. buzzing among residents. animal advocates and friends of k BY ALEXIS CROSWELL Most people would agree that The media portrayal of pit bulls advocates to research the pit bull * * HSGV FORMER PRESIDENT bit bulls have been given an undue is also supported by extensive breed and rebuild society ’s respect amount of negative attention in dog fighting and breeding of pits and understanding for these dogs. the media. This has served to per ­ for this purpose. Many animal We must not forget the daily petuate the myths that bit bulls are protection and law enforcement abuse that befalls a vast amount *4 A small crowd forms around defined by the American Humane born aggressive, attack humans, agencies have been dedicating of these animals. Many of us are& a trifold poster covered with im­ Association, BSL is the banning or and are a menace to communities. more resources to tackling this in the fortunate position to visit 21 ages of bully breed dogs. People restriction of specific breeds of dogs The ASPCA reports that “animal issue since it not only involves the West Michigan shelter and get tqj * evaluate the dogs stocky bodies, considered “dangerous ”, such as pit control officers across the country abuse of many pit bulls, but also know pit bulls firsthand as well square heads, and shiny coats. The bull breeds, Rottweilers and Ger­ say that when they alert the media smaller dogs used for “baiting ” meet the people who interact wij contestants faces show uncertainty man shepherds. Many states, coun ­ to a dog attack, news outlets and dog fighting ’s connection to them on a daily basis. as they are about to make their ties and municipal governments respond that they have no interest criminal activities. High profile In celebration of Pit Bulls decision on which dog is the Pit see BSL as an answer to dog attacks. in reporting on the incident un ­ cases like Michael Vick’s and those and to raise awareness of these Bull. Is it the one with the bigger The problems with BSL are many, less it involved a pit bull ”. Ad­ featured on docu-dramas like issues, HSGV will be hosting its«*»’ ears? The attentive tail? Or is it the as the “Spot the Pit Bull” game so ditionally, many “pit bull ” attacks Animal Cops have brought more 3rd annual Pit Bowl benefit for biggest one with the shiny coat? easily demonstrates. Identifying a are not necessarily true pits, as public attention to this organized Pound Buddies Animal Shelter Most of the time, contestants specific breed becomes increasingly the label is applied to them simply and systematic abuse. Concerned and Adoption Center and HSUS’s cannot spot the pit bull. As part difficult when the characteristics of if they are a stocky dog with an citizens have risked their lives to Pets for Life Program. The benefit of their loser s compensation they the animal can be applied to many, aggressive attack in their history. make documentaries to expose features a silent auction, raffle, are then rewarded with informa ­ and when the majority of pets are a Sadly, violent images and stories this barbaric practice. One such 50/50 drawing and informational tion on what makes a true pit. mix of breeds. Alternatives to BSL in the news generally attract more documentary, “Off the Chain ”, tables. Tickets are $20 and include A popular game at animal include education, enforcement of attention than pleasant stories. In provides an in depth undercover 3 rounds of bowling, shoe rental, related fundraising events, “Can animal control laws, spaying arid early March a shooting involving a look into dog fighting. Humane food and drinks. We hope to see you spot the Pit Bull?” aims to raise neutering, and better bite report ­ Pit Bull in the Grand Rapids area Society of Grand Valley (HSGV) you on April 6th from 1:30-5:30 awareness of breed discrimination ing. Additionally people who have sparked debate on whether or not will be screening this documen ­ Lincoln Lanes. and show just how difficult it can had many positive interactions with the dogs death was justified and if tary with a panel discussion to Advance tickets can be pur- be to spot a pit. Usually, one topic pit bulls argue that humans have the images used to represent the follow on Thursday, March 21st chased at http://www.showclix . of discussion that follows is about a tendency to blame the dog for dog in the media were fair. The from 5-730 pm at GVSU’s Kirkhof com/event/PitBowl20 13 breed specific legislation (BSL). As its actions before looking at how case is still undergoing investiga ­ Room 2215.

BY STACI SHERMA A Short Story” GVSU SOPHOMORE

Originally written for a Story Making Class. this anxiety I was fighting right now. and so warm. I had a feeling other people were stand- My palms brushed up and down against my arms as I ing around, but I didn ’t want to move my head and look. “C’mon, it’ll be fun! Just get pasta or something! ” Smil­ surveyed the restaurant. It had a 50’s style to it, mixed in Actually, I couldn ’t really move at all yet, as my muscles ing down at me, comforr radiating from his green eyes, with a western kind of theme. How this worked, I have no felt the soreness of spontaneous spasms prior to waking. Liam squeezed my hand tight. As he ushered me into the clue. But, it did kind of look absolutely ridiculous. Some As Liam pulled back, 1 could see the scared little boy in quaint restaurant, I tried my best to fight my first act on waitresses scurried along on rollerblades, dressed up in his eyes, staring down at me while pecking softly at my instincts. My body turned at the sight of a sign screaming “Annie, Get Your Gun ” outfits. Their pigtail braids bobbed cheeks between words. “Juno, please stop scaring me like “HUGE BUFFET! First Come, First Serve!” and I felt my in motion with every skid of the wheels underneath their this. Please, please stop... ” His words meant a lot to me, spine tense up a bit. I had to go along today; I had to do feet. It was hypnotic. Glancing down to my hands, my and his plea was heard. Yet, how would I know if I would this for him, and myself. Curled around his arm, I hung fingers wrapped tightly around one another, I observed the listen? My future self may not have been here to hear this *• on to Liam, keeping my face averted to the ground. It circumference of my wrists. Had they grew overnight? Is at all. I simply looked at him, and mustered up a smile. No was hard not to be blinded by the sickly yellow and white that even possible? A small whimper escaped my throat as promises. bulbs looming above the encased varieties of eats. Squint ­ my eyes traveled to the ceiling. The white drips of wallpa ­ I really do not enjoy disrupting an event. Although, ing through the rays of fake lighting, I could see Joe and per, styled to kind of mirror icicles, did not help at all. A ending lunch with friends is much less awkward than Amy sitting over in a booth, waving us over to join them. ringing began in my ears, overlaying the monotone buzz of ending Thanksgiving Dinner, it still is embarrassing. An< Straightening myself up, I followed Liam with grace and chatter going on. who does all the eyes fall upon when this happens? Well,** posture. However, onee my-denim-clad bottom slid in My*muscles twrtohod rapidly b efore wtop p wg all at the girl who is sprawled out on the flooi against the red leathery cushions, the chills came back. once. That sensation Of a bocly part falling asleep took over course, yet. I’ve become a natural at cafl^J' Shivering gently in rtfy smile as iirftW^ ' •'my ente«F'4rm ancf thin the other-T fiU-cold*I felCincred- ductions rolled on by. My hand levitated out robotically, ibly cold. One bit of white shook, and then another, and exchanging shakes, polite laughter, and attentive nods. then all of them were shaking at the bases. The icicles Though, only one thing was on my mind, really. I had to get chipped away slowly, ever so slowly. And then they fell. out of there. And then everything went black. And then I felt nothing. Constant fidgeting and tapping of the leg did not dis­ The funny thing about failing is that it isn ’t as bad as it seems. Everyone always worries about it happening to tract my boyfriend, or our friends. This was good, this was /•'V Tp "v: very good. I sighed with relief, knowing I was seemingly someone they love, because of the obvious reason: would r i\ r)“ normal at this moment in time to them. A tall, lanky, awk­ they wake up again. But, when it ictua’1 happens to that ward young man with brilliantly red hair and freckles the person, they do not realize it. It is just a hole of darkness, v__\__p. \_ K \ _ size of Alaska tripped over to our table. Wearing a white and nothing else. If anything, it is a stage of rest. It is the button down, half tucked in, and a goofy red and black act of the brain trying to compose the body together, and \ I- .J A ^ tie - clearly, the colors of the restaurant - he could only be restore things. The worst part of it is the buildup. When the waiter. “C-c-can I get you folks anything to d-d-drink? ” you know it’s coming, there is nothing you can do but j _i i the squirrelly voice trembled. It was probably his first day. try to lay straight, head lower than the body, and breathe Liam beamed to the kid, “I’ll have a coke!” Then it went to in deep and slowly. Don ’t hyperventilate and breathe Joe, “Some Dr. Pepper would be good ”. “Ice Tea, please, ” in faster, because this will cause adrenaline to enter the Amy softly chirped. “Water” I nodded, eyeing the nametag. bloodstream, and the brain will shut off quicker. If there WIN A JOB AT Ralph was a fine name for an awkward specimen like him ­ was a class taught on this subject, I could be a teacher. self. “R-r-right away ”, the waiter scribbled down on to his Actually, I could be a guru of fatigue. Yeah, that title seems notepad, turning around and hurrying off to the kitchen rather nice... This is much nicer than being in that “Leave THE LANTHORN! to retrieve their beverages. Then, the chatter commenced It to Beaver” rodeo of a food joint. I feel free and fine here with just my air, and just the darkness. amongst the group, which turned into a rhythmic buzz in Contact for details my ears. Hunched over, I realized I still had my coat on. “Juno! Juno!! Oh God, oh God, please... 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SPORTS SHORTS Lakers remain optimistic after slow start BY BRYCE DEROUIN TRAGEDY FORCES GVL SPORTS EDITOR CANCELLATION OF s far as the season LACROSSE GAME goes, the Grand Val­ Grand Valley State ley State University University women's lacrosse Abaseball team is not off to scheduled match with Seton the start they envisioned. Hill University was canceled after Seton Hill's bus carrying After finishing their non- the team, veered of the conference schedule, GVSU turnpike and crashed into finds themselves at 6-7 af­ a tree. Seton Hill's head ter they went 1-3 this past coach and driver of the bus weekend. were killed in the accident, The Lakers dropped a* while numerous others were pair of 5-4 decisions to Mer- injured. Head coach Kristina Quigley, cyhurst College on Saturday 30, was flown to a hospital to start their Pennsylvania but died there from her road trip. injuries. She was about six “Were to a point now months pregnant and her where we just need to start unborn child didn't survive, figuring out a way to win, ” authorities said. The bus head coach Jamie Detillion driver, Anthony Guaetta, 61, died at the scene. said. “We played in some Seton Hill was traveling to close games, and we came play Millersville University up a little short. We made a on Saturday afternoon. few mistakes here and there GVSU was scheduled to play that were learning from and Seton Hill on Sunday. getting better from. At some The Lakers will now begin point we just got to put if a four-game roadtrip that will begin at No. 8 Dowling into action and get a little bir College on Sunday, March better in situations. ” 24. Errors and slow starts were GVSUs kryptonite against Mercyhurst. The VITZTHUM NAMED Lakers found themselves RUNNING BACKS trailing 4-1 after two in- ROBERT MATHEWS | ARCHIVE COACH Time to rebound: Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game. Despite a slow start, the Lakers Matt Vitzthum has been SEE START. B2 are looking to catch fire behind Brugnoni who last year batted .339 with 41 runs, 60 hits, 48 RBI, 116 total bases. named the new running backs coach for the Grand Valley State University foot­ ball team. Vitzthum was a graduate mmmammaunmm assistant coach at Division III Wittenberg University last Santora ’s season, and helped the team earn a 10-2 record while tutoring an all-conference quarterback. Wittenberg ad­ versatility leads vanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Play ­ offs behind an offense that GV pitching staff was both No. 1 in scoring and total offense. BY PETE BARROWS won 24, good for a 77.4 win Before 2012, he spent GVL STAFF WRITER percentage and a fifth-place three seasons as the video rank in GVSUs single-season coordinator at St. Cloud Hannah Santora, senior State University while coach ­ ace of the Grand Valley State record book for wins. She also ing the running backs and University softball team, is finished ninth in strikeouts tight ends.The team made it only 5’3”, but what she lacks for a single-season (153), and to the Division IITournament in sheer height, she makes up tossed in seven shutouts to in 2010 and 2011, and had an for with her pitching. go with a stingy 1.90 ERA, all overall record of 30-7 during “She ’s a very competitive of which culminated in All- tl^e three-year span. GLIAC first team, National GVSU finished the 2012 individual, ” said GVSU head campaign with a record of softball coach Doug Woods. Fastpitch Coaches Associa­ 8-3, winning their second “Sort of small stature, but tion (NFCA) All-Midwest GLIAC North Division title in she ’s got a lot of bark to her Region Second Team and as many seasons. bite. She really gets after you Daktronics Third Team All- when she pitches. ” American honors. A transfer student from In softball, top female Kanakee Community College pitchers have been known GLIAC in northeast Ill., Santora has to touch mid-60 mph and shown off her bark frequently beyond on radar guns. San ­ STANDINGS in her three seasons as a Lak­ tora has not established a er. In 2012, Santora turned reputation for blowing hit ­ ters back with her speed, but BASEBALL in one of the more prolific seasons in the history of the once her pitch arrives from Ashland 10-4 program. In 31 starts and 40 feet away, it doesn ’t visit Wayne State 9-6 202.2 innings pitched, San­ Walsh 6-4 tora completed 26 games and SEE PITCHING, B2 Findlay 6-5 BO ANDERSON|GVL Hillsdale 6-5 • Nearly perfect: Starting pitcher Hannah Santora has led the Lakers so far this seaon. During Malone 7-6 the 2012 season, Santora pitched 202.2 innings in 26 games and won 24 of those. GVSU 5-6 Northwood 5-6 Tiffin 6-9 Ohio Domincan 4-10 Lake Erie 3-8 Saginaw Valley 2-8 Scott’s road SOFTBALL GVSU 10-2 to recovery Findlay 8-2 Walsh 7-3 Sophomore Scott already set school records in Lake Superior St. 2-1 recovers from high the 200-meter (26.1 seconds) and 100-meter (11.9) dashes Malone 6-4 school ACL injury to Ferris State 7-5 and had helped the Eagles Northwood 9-8 succeed at GVSU to three regional champion ­ ships during her stay. With Wayne State 8-10 BY PETE BARROWS one more track and season Ashland 6-9 GVL STAFF WRITER ahead of her, Scott figured Tiffin 6-12 Nothing in life is prom ­ to be in perfect position Saginaw Valley ised, not even in sports - a 4-10 to both conclude her high Ohio Domincan 4-17-1 lesson which sophomore sprinter Carly Scott had to school term and enter her Lake Erie 2-8 college career on high notes. Hillsdale 1-6 learn the hard way. Scott ’s athletic career at Grand Val­ Her knee had other ideas. “Her senior year of high LACROSSE ley State University nearly ended before it even began. school, she tore her ACL Notre Dame (OH) 3-1 A track and field schol ­ playing basketball, ” said Lake Erie 3-2 arship offer already assured Keith Roberts, sprint, hur ­ GVSU 2-2 her at GVSU, Scott, a dual dles and relay coach. “A lot Wheeling Jesuit 2-4 sport athlete, didn ’t think of people thought she would Tiffin 1-4 twice about enlisting for her have to redshirt and poten ­ tially it would alter what she Walsh 0-0 senior season of basketball does in her career.” Alderson-Broaddus 0-4 at Schoolcraft High School. Urbana 0-4 A three-time all-state athlete Flghing through pain: GVSU’s Brittney Jackson (left) and Carly Scott (right) compete in SEE RECOVERY, B2 Findlay 0-5 in track and field, Scott had the 60-Meter bash. Scott has battled through a high school injury to thrive at GVSU. MARCH 18, 2013 SPORTS GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN

Lax hopes slow start will benefit team BY ADAM KNORR from last year ’s crew. Despite netting 16 goals, along with the defense, providing both GVL STAFF WRITER being a young team, plenty three assists. a strong vocal and physical For most people, a trip to of players remember the feel­ The Laker defense is cen ­ presence in net. Long-pole Florida for Spring Break means ing at the end of last year, as tered around junior goalie defensemen Benson Mason a week of rest and recovery. GVSU lost 9-8 in the national and Mark Pickens spearhead If anything, the Grand Val­ championship. the back end of the field for ley State University men ’s club “Last year left a bitter taste a GVSU, while they look to lacrosse team could do for in our mouths, ” said head defensive midfielders Ryan some rest and relaxation now. coach Tim Murray. “Getting Farlley and Nick Lamberts The trip to West Palm that close can drive you crazy. ” Last year left to help out. The Lakers will Beach was an interesting one With the 2013 season al­ a bitter taste have their depth tested, as the for the Lakers, as nine different ready upon them, the Lak­ team features only five long- players took a trip to the hospi ­ ers have no time to dwell on in our mouths. pole defensemen, as opposed tal due to illness. The depleted last season ’s heartbreaking to seven in years past. squad went 2-2 over the week, ending. The back-to-back Getting that The Lakers have had matching their total number of CCLA champions are setting close can drive trouble finding their groove, losses from last year ’s national their sights high, hoping to dropping to 2-3 on the season runner-up team. accomplish what the 2012 you crazy. __ after a 15-7 loss to Liberty Senior co-captain Tyler team could not. University. Murray believes, Farmer knows not to panic “Every year our goal is to however,' that these losses and realizes that it is still ear­ win the conference title and a will prove to be beneficial in ly in the season for GVSU. national championship, ” said the long run. “Overall, our team re­ senior attacker Jeremy Pou- “Adversity is unusual for sponded well to adversity, ” ba. “We don ’t want to settle us, but these losses will pay Farmer said. “It was kind of a for anything less.” TIM MURRAY dividends, ” Murray said. HEAD COACH shock to open with two loss­ If the Lakers are to reach “When May comes around, es, but you can ’t make any the national championship, this part of the season will excuses. You can ’t go out and success will start behind have made us a mentally win without earning it.” their high-octane offense. tougher and stronger team.” Intangibles will play a Pouba and Farmer are joined Danny Kransberger, who has GVSU will look to snap central role in the success up front by junior attacker posted a .535 save percent ­ their skid against undefeated MURRAY SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY | COURTESY of this season for the Lakers Brenden Austin, who is off age in four games this year. St John ’s University on Friday. who return just four starters to a white-hot start in 2013, Kransberger quarterbacks [email protected] Slow and steady: GV’s Shane Harrison at previous game. iVJ | START starting the games.” ings. Campanella ’s last shutout also The Lakers will now look for­ On Sunday, the Lakers leaned came after two consecutive GVSU a ward to turning things around in CONTINUED FROM B1 on their ace senior Anthony Cam- losses, as he used 82 pitches to GLIAC play. GVSU opens con ­ nings in the first matchup, and panella, who delivered in the 2-0 blank Minnesota State University, a We've given up a ference play on the road against surrendered two runs in the top win in the first matchup with Cali­ 12-0 Lakers win. Hillsdale College on Wednesday. of the first inning in the second fornia University of Pennsylvania. “I felt like we definielty needed lot of runs early “We’re excited to start GLIAC matchup before scoring three runs Campanella pitched a complete a win, so I put added pressure on play, said junior Giancarlo Bru- of their own half of the first. GVSU game shutout and allowed only myself to pitch a good game and in games and put gnoni. “We know how much talent also committed two errors in the three hits in the outing. It was his everything and help the team ourselves in position this team has. We just need to go mo. first game, and three miscues in the second straight shutout, and the out,” Campanella said. “I feel like I out there and show it. We know second game of the doubleheader. fourth of his career, tying the GVSU strive under a little pressure. That ’s to play behind. our record doesn ’t show it, but we “We don ’t want to make excuses, career record. usually when I pitch my better know we got talent and pretty soon but mistakes are gonna happen, ” “Honestly, I just trusted the games. When the team needs me, 99 it’s all going to come together and Detillion said. “We just have to be fielders and everything and threw I’m ready to answer the call.” we’re going to go on a nice little mentally tough enough to avoid strikes,” Campanella said. “I have GVSU would fall in the second run. Our pitching staff looks great, those situations. We’ve given up a great fielders and a great team be ­ game of the doubleheader, as they and we have a deep roster. We’re lot of runs early in games and put hind me and everything. ” were shutout 3-0. California (Pa.) going to get over these few losses JAMIE DETILLION ourselves in position to play be ­ All four of Campanella ’s shut ­ improved to 13-3 on the season af­ HEAD COACH and we’re going to get rolling. ” hind. We need to do a better job of outs have come in his last six out­ ter the split. [email protected]

PITCHING tora knows who to look to. 2013 with a 6-0 record, all complete Rensselaer, Ind., their last double- „„ o f „.“&heXHolt) has a lotto do with. games, earning GLIAC Softball header tune-up before entering CONTINUED FROM B1 a J ^ p ^ i ,MO t jay, pitches, ” Santora said,, “She tells Pitcher of the Week honors and league play. but unflappable*' ' Sheuan give up me when they ’re not working. Were helping GVSU to a 10-2 record ex­ “We did practice Friday, but “She ’s pretty tough mentally, ” really good at communicating and iting the NTC Spring Games held they had Saturday and Sunday Woods said. “She can give up a a home run, that we get along well outside the soft- in Clermont, FI. over spring break. off,” Woods said. “Hopefully they home run, that won ’t affect her - won't.affect her - ball field and inside. ” The best may be yet to come. come back ready to practice on she won ’t let that get her down. Santora also understands her role “I could have pitched better, Monday and hopefully we get to She ’ll just come back and go after she won't let that on the team and that should she ever but my team was behind me,” get outside and play. ” the next batter. ” falter, support won ’t be far behind. Santora said. Until provided her next start, Santora also benefits from a get her down. “I feel very strong about it (GV­ Back north, the weather was Santora will continue her leader­ strong working relationship with SU s 2013 pitching staff),” Santora not quite as hospitable over the ship role on the roster by doing fellow senior Emily Holt, her catch ­ said. “If one of us isn ’t doing well, weekend and unsuitable playing what she does best. er of three years. When her pre ­ DOUG WOODS another one warms up and I know fields forced cancellations of a pair “I’m a very competitive person ferred pitch, a well-crafted change HEAD COACH that they have my back or if I’m not of non-conference doubleheaders so when I’m out there, I just focus • up, isn ’t getting the job done, San- doing well, I’ll warm up and have scheduled for Saturday, March 16 on pitching and block out every ­ their back. ” and Sunday, March 17. The squad thing else,” Santora said. http://www.facebook.com/events/210712159070192/?fref=ts Picking up right where she left will be back in action Tuesday Mar. [email protected] off in 2012, Santora has started off 19 to take on St. Joseph ’s college in

RECOVER tion and had to accommodate a full­ like sophomores Brittney Bannister, blown rehab as she went along. Michaela Lewis and senior Kayla Ad­ CONTINUED FROM B1 “I had to work really hard, a lot dison all capable of running sub 7.9 Scott, with only one leg to stand of rehab. I was pretty much starting seconds. In a sport where injuries are on, stood at a threshold between over once I got here, ” Scott said. “I commonplace, having dependable careers and life stages. A devas­ had surgery in February and I came depth can be a distinct advantage. tating blow, an ACL tear is not an here like the very next, like six weeks “When you look at our team, we injury that can be taken mildly - later.” have somewhere around six girls in some less fortunate athletes never Taking it all in stride, Scott, who the top 13 in the conference, ” Roberts play again. had earned the support of her coach ­ said. . “It was very hard when I first es, was still an unknown quantity Scott, now back in full form, has found out because I didn ’t know how post-injury on the track. When the held her own in the rotation and RIVERTOWN SPORTS that would affect me coming here (to time finally came, Scott made sure to narrowly missed making the cut to 2605 Sanford AVESW GVSU) of course because running my take full advantage of an opportunity the national meet this past indoor Grandville Ml 49418 senior year, I didn ’t have that, ” Scott that many young athletes take for season. With the upcoming outdoor said. “I was really nervous about that, granted. season set to begin here in Allendale BEER & WINE SALES but coach Tesa (Sibley), coach Keith “She came in as a freshman last Mar. 30 with a dual meet against PROVIDED BY (Roberts) were really cool about it. year and popped off the 4X100, rival Saginaw Valley State Univer ­ They were like, ‘we still want you to which is one of the most demanding sity, Scott is primed to continue her CAKOrSttRAlS come. ’” legs - around the turn, popping out progress. All freshmen have to concern of the blocks, ” Roberts said. “She was “I just feel like from the stand ­ themselves with making the transi ­ the most consistent in that. ” point of where she ’s come from and tion to a new school. For most, college The women ’s sprint team is one how hard she works - she ’s only a is the first time away from home and of the deepest on GVSU’s track and sophomore- she can be as good as many struggle the first few months to field program, particularly in the she wants to be, ” Roberts said. find their way. Scott was no excep ­ indoor 60-meter dash, with athletes [email protected]

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STUDENTS! Flash your college ID at the door and get s5 off your ticket! ...... 5 „• ■ full of FAST WOMEN & HARD HITS! MARCH 18, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN SPORTS B3 M . H () C K E Y HELP WANTED: got past the drama of our bus catching Lakers look for fire, and all the things that go along with that, that get a team off track mentally. ” help to advance in Many great chances to put the game out of reach were not capitalized on as the nationals Lakers got into penalty trouble through ­ BY ALEX HARROUN out the game including a 5-on-3 penalty GVL STAFF WRITER kill. The Lakers, despite having trouble After two days of action and a bus that staying out of the penalty box, were caught on fire, the Grand Valley State able to persevere over defensive-minded University mens club hockey team will Maryland. have to wait and see to know if they can “We played well enough to win Friday, but we were very average in many aspects make a third consecutive title game trip. of our game,” Forbes said. “We outplayed GVSU began the journey back to a hopeful third straight American Col­ Maryland, but didn ’t play well. Only two legiate Hockey Association National of the top seeds beat the four seeds yes ­ terday so we dodged a bullet and I’m con ­ Championship game by beating tenth fident we’ll play better Saturday. ” seeded University of Maryland on Friday Saturday afternoon the Lakers faced off afternoon at Hardee’s IcePlex in Chester ­ field, MO. against Northeastern University, who lost their opening round match to Arizona Sophomore Matt Smartt helped lift State University. Playing a more desper ­ the Lakers to a 2-1 victory scoring both goals, including one on the power play. ate Northeastern squad, the Lakers were unable to continue their winning ways. Sophomore Brad Wilhelm added assists “Northeastern is a tough team,” Forbes on both of the Smartt goals, continuing said. “They ’re a mirror image of us, It their regular season offensive prowess. comes down to execution and getting the “Probably not our best performance, bounces. ” but a win ’s a win and that ’s what we came The Lakers carried momentum for to do, ” said senior captain Craig Marrett. most of the game, but came out on the “We need to have more jump in our game short end, losing 2-1. The loss put a strain Saturday. There was something lacking on the Lakers’ hopes of a third straight Friday. We just didn ’t quite have our mojo going ” title game trip. BO ANDERSON | GVL “It was a tough loss,” said senior goal- Moving on: Jeremy Christopher advances the puck up the ice during a recent match. The team A mental distraction like your bus tender Scott Tiefenthal. “We have to win overcame a bus fire and tough play to beat Arizona State 6-0 to advance to the semi-finals. going up in flames right before a game Sunday. It’s a must, and keep the goals might have something to do with that. against down. ” game with a power play goal after the de­ The Lakers will look to rebound Before Friday ’s action, the Lakers team A potential three-way tie between the fense was caught down low and a lucky against Arizona State, 2-0 for the tourna ­ bus caught fire, destroying the vehicle. Lakers, Northeastern (if they win), and bounce would be all they needed to se­ ment thus far, in their final pool game on No one was harmed during the incident, Arizona State looms with the potential cure their first win of the tournament. Sunday night. The ACHA semi finals be ­ as the bus was unoccupied at the time. tiebreaker being goals against to advance Junior Chad Wilhelm scored the lone gin on Monday with the national champi ­ “Our bus caught fire and it was gut­ to the semifinal round on Monday. goal for the Lakers, his first of the tour­ onship game played on Tuesday. ted,” said head coach Mike Forbes. “We Northeastern took the control of the nament. [email protected]

YY R E S T LING Wrestling team earns fifth-place finish at nationals

BY JAY BUSHEN the third-place match. Horr California Baptist went 157 pound bracket, Bruce GVL ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR earned a fourth-place finish, on to win the Men ’s Division Rau (9-21) scored 5.0 points ii The Grand Valley State ultimately losing by decision I Championship with 145.5 in the 174 pound bracket, University men ’s club wres- against West Chester Uni ­ total points. Tyler Dempsey (14-17) My last two matches were 'u,n tlirig team completed their 11 versity ’s Lukle Bltyeuv' 111 ‘ J '* Senior KyieHiUiafd (3-5) ekrited in 3.0 points in the

.4 season1 : i at the. 2013 t NCWAT n‘~ " •,Mfts a pfefty^fulflllitig also took part in the Lak­ 133 pound bracket while nr/m against kids who had al-„. National Championships in feeling to finish where we ers’ overall scoring output, Carter Augustyn (21-10) Allen, Texas in impressive did after all the hard work gaining 2.0 points in the 285 earned 2.5 points in the 149 ready beaten me this year, fashion, earning a fifth-place this season, ” he said. “We’re pound bracket. pound bracket. so I just decided to give finish with 92.5 total points. really excited about fifth Every point proved to be “This is a really young GVSU entered the com­ place. ” important in the close com­ team,” Bastien said “If they all it my all. I'm grateful that petition as the No. 7 team Freshman Austin Geer- petition, and four GVSU stick with it, they're going to in the NCWA Coaches Poll lings (34-9) also earned a freshmen combined to play be a great team in the future. things fell my way. after a solid 2013 campaign, fourth-place finish in the a big role with key contribu ­ They really have a great shot at and saw three wrestlers earn 165 pound bracket, making tions. winning the whole thing next a top-four finish against it to the third-place match Gabriel Stepanovich (27- year. ” FRANK BASTIEN some of the best competi ­ before falling to Liberty Uni ­ 5) garnered 5.0 points in the [email protected] GVSU SENIOR tion in the nation. versity ’s Robert Clymer by Senior Frank Bastien decision. Geerlings earned (18-4) won seven matches the team 14.5 points. • in the 235 pound bracket, “I just kept on putting ultimately earning a third- constant pressure on my place finish after defeating opponents, ” he said. “The the University of Central (fourth-place finish) is not Florida ’s Josh Woods by fall what I wanted coming in as at 4:42. The performance the second seed, but hope ­ proved to be crucial for the fully I’ll be looking at three Lakers, scoring the team straight national titles from 26.5 points. here on out. ” “It was amazing, ” Bastien Senior Carl Worthy (21- said. “My last two matches 7) placed for the Lakers in were against kids who had the 197 pound bracket, earn ­ NEED ROOMMATES? already beaten me this year, ing a seventh-place victory so I just decided to give it my over Cliff Hill of Penn State WE CAN HELP! all. I’m grateful that things University - Dubois by deci­ fell my way. ” sion earning the team 11.5 APPLY ONLINE TO RESERVE YOUR APARTMENT TODAY The No. 13 seed won six points. Worthy ’s classmate of his seven matches via Andrew Stepanovich (6-5) HOUSING IS LIMITED pin. earned the team 7.0 points SEE Junior Kyle Horr (24-3) in the 125 pound bracket AMENITIES scored 15.5 team points in before falling to Zach McK­ -24 HOUR FITNESS the 141 pound bracket af­ enna of California Baptist liour Home ter making it all the way to University by decision. CENTER. GAME fhvay from Home ROOM. THEATER Now Leasing 1&2 Bedroom Apartments -FREE TANNING -FREE WIFI & CABLE •YOUR OWN ROOM & •Pet Friendly PRIVATE BATH •Bus stop right out front •Free high-speed internet •Free cable TV •Plenty of parking •Large bedrooms & two closets per room

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BY JESSICA SMITH to the playing field. There capture the snitch before the GVL STAFF WRITER are seven players on each opponent. The trick is, the t’s a mixture of soccer, side: three chasers, two beat ­ snitch has very few rules football, dodgeball, and ers, a keeper and a seeker. and almost any hiding place water polo with its own They still use a quaffle and is acceptable. twist - its called Quidditch. the bludger, and their goal is “I get to screw with ev­ The name of the game may to score through the oppo ­ erybody. [I’ve hid] in a have originated from the nent ’s three hoops - tackling pond. ” DeMarco laughed. wizarding world of Harry encouraged. “Basically, they ’re the Potter, but its transformed “We also lose a lot of peo ­ cheerleader of the sport. into a sporting event beyond ple tp injury, too. At every They ’re the ones that re­ the books. tournament there ’s an EMS ally get the crowd cheering “That ’s the most gen ­ waiting because someone and laughing because of the eral misconception about it. will get hurt, ” Tyler Nagy, stuff they do. ” People don ’t think it’s seri­ secretary and chaser of the The Grindylows invite ous because it’s from Harry Quidditch club said. whoever ’s interested in or Potter, but it’s really serious, ” John Alexander, vice curious about their sport Aleia Wright, president and president and chaser of the to come and watch be ­ beater of the Grand Valley Quidditch club, said they cause they ’d love to break State University Grindylows encourage anyone to join the stereotype. said. “I joined Quidditch the team, but not everyone “I don ’t think people because I love Harry Potter, is cut out for the physical will ever disassociate but that ’s not why I’m here. demands of the sport. Quidditch 100 percent Now they ’re like two sepa ­ “A lot of people come to from Harry Potter, but rate things. ” Quidditch saying, T’ve never the most effective way to No they can ’t fly around on played any sports before in get people to take it seri­ broomsticks, but the GVSU my entire life,’ and those are ously is to actually watch Grindylows are in their sec­ the people that end up drop ­ it,” Wright said. “I’ve never ond competitive season and ping out because they ’re not had somebody who comes want others to realize that expecting it to be a hard to a Quidditch match say, their sport isn ’t a joke. thing, ” Alexander said. ‘Oh this is just a bunch of “A lot of people think it’s Of course, there ’s a nerds running around on Harry Potter nerds pretend ­ snitch, but this time it’s in brooms, ’ not one time be ­ ing they can fly and play human form. cause it’s so intense. ” Quidditch, but it’s full con ­ The snitch is a third par ­ For more information, tact,” Wright said. ty player typically dressed in e-mail gvsuquidditch@ all yellow. They have a ball BO ANDERSON|GVL Muggle Quidditch has gvsu.edu. You can also through pain: GVSU's Colin DeMarco brings the ball up the field during a recent been taken to the ground velcroed to the back of their catch the action on GVTV of Quidditch.The team is in its second competitive season and team chaser John level with some of the gener ­ shorts, and it’s the seeker’s Channel 10. is encouraging everyone to play, as long as they are prepared for physical contact. al rules and names brought job to hunt them down and jsmith(S)lanthorn.com £)ance teams battle for title of GV’s Best Dance Crew • * * BY RACHEL MCLAUGHLIN ments gave the second crew GVL STAFF WRITER • e an act to follow. '! Audience members at Rhythm in Blue, com­ Alpha Sigma Alpha ’s Second posed of 10 members who Atkjuyal Grand Valley State practiced for six days, came University ’s Best Dance to the stage in plaid shirts Crew event got a glimpse and baggy pants nearly of what it would ’ve felt like covering their sneakers. fly foe in the crowd at the The music can only be de­ 2004 Super Bowl when Janet scribed as 90s hip *hop Jackson had her infamous remixed with slow ballad wardrobe malfunction. The near the end with many dif­ dancers didn ’t let the inci ­ ferent scenes occurring and dent hinder their perfor ­ changing throughout. mance though, they kept “I took on the role of busting their moves and DJ many characters, ” said crew Bigg Dogg continued to spin member Crystal Flowers. tracks that shook the chairs “From a rough neck to a and walls of the auditorium. sexy girlfriend, a girl with The night was a dance a broken heart, and even battle between Sabrosisimo a rock star robot. As our and Rhythm in Blue, plus an group went up I just was impromptu dance by host thinking about telling their and member of ASA Au- stories not mine. ” briana Spenski. Both teams Rhythm in Blue showed performed their routines they were a crew to be reck­ JESSICA HOLLENBECK | GVL and were voted on by judges oned with by multiple hu ­ Just dance: Rythm and Blue competes for the title of GV’s Best Dance Crew. The team competed against Sabrosisimo. Linh Huynh, Miss Michigan man lifts, flips, and rolls. The Wheelchair 2013, and Bran ­ two men of the group walked couragement .from the DJ’s across the stage to the cheer ­ aisle into the audience. The prehensive Therapy Center. di Angelosanto, Affiliate off stage to let the ladies of selection of a song for her. ing laughter of the crowd crowd voted by cheering, se­ “The event is continuing Professor of Movement Sci­ the group show their dance She “interpretive danced ” before announcing Rhythm lecting Flowers as the winner. to grow since this is the sec­ ence and Skill Development skill. The men came back in Blue as the winners of the “The audience was amaz­ ond year, we are hoping that Course Coordinator. and freestyle danced until competition. ing and I am so happy to be the work we put in will help ! The first team to take the ladies returned, sporting a The team selected two able to share my talent with the event be even larger for the stage was Sabrosisimo, a neon wardrobe change. members, Flowers and Darius friends, family, and many the future members of the 4n all-female trio. The The group danced together The audience was Davis, to have a dance-off to new faces,” Flowers said. chapter, ” said Ashley Green ­ shoeless ladies danced in ending in slow-motion moves “Thrift Shop ” by Macklemore. Davis won a $25 gift card berg, Public Relations Chair white lace skirts and navy as they walked off stage. amazing and I am so “Darius is an amazing while flowers won the top for Alpha Sigma Alpha. blue crop tops to tribal While the judges picked happy to be able to dancer who does a com­ prize of a $50 gift card. Alpha Sigma Alpha hopes music that blared from the winning group, Spen ­ pletely different style than Tickets for the event the following years will raise the stage speakers. Their ski, member of Alpha Sigma share my talent... me, so I knew I had to give were $4 in advance from even more money for their elaborate arm movements, Alpha, entertained the au­ it everything I had, ” Flow­ a sister or $5 at the door. philanthropies. partial-ballet leaps, and dience with her comedic ers said. “I stopped thinking The fundraiser money will “I would like to see more Complex footwork earned personality. Members of the and let the music takeover. ” be split between the four teams next year, ” Flowers them the title of “energet- audience suggested Spenski In the end, Davis’s break ­ Alpha Sigma Alpha philan ­ said. “Rhythm in Blue will i]c” from the judges. show off her dancing skill dancing was no match to thropies - Girls on the Run, be back to defend our title.” ; The synchronized chore ­ while they waited for results. CRYSTAL FLOWERS Flowers ’ cartwheels, splits, leg The S. 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f GVSU’s International Justice Mission stands for change « Group hosts 27-hour Stand for Freedom is “a 27-hour formed to spread the word to others. formed last year, arranged the vigil clock tower on GVSU’s Allendale stand to make awareness of the 27 “There are three different types beginning before spring break, Rut­ campus. When weather began to get vigil to help spread million slaves in the world,” Rachael of slaveryf Rutkowski said “There kowski said The national IJM de­ bad, they moved inside the Kirkhof awareness about slavery Rutkowki, the group ’s vice president, is human trafficking, which a lot of clared March 5 through 15 to be Center until it closed at midnight, I said. “We want to inform people and people know about, bonded labor, Stand for Freedom dates, and uni ­ then into Henry Hall when it opened BY BECKY SPAULDING create awareness about slavery - that ’s and forced labor. ” versity chapters nationwide chose 27 in the morning. (Wl STAFF WRITER the main goal, because a lot of people These types of slavery occur all hours within that time period to hold This is the group ’s first Stand for ! On March 12 at 10a.m., the Grand don ’t know that there is still slavery in around the world, she said. their own stands. Change event, but Rutkowski said Valley State University chapter of the the world today' ’ “The most common is human . “We all did our different parts, ” she believes it would be a good thing fotemational Justice Mission held a Along with dedicating 27 hours trafficking, at least in America, but in Rutkowski said She made the infor­ to do annually at GVSU. The GVSU “Stand for Freedom ” event to raise to their cause, the group used post ­ other countries forced labor is very mational posters and gathered sto­ IJM group meets Tuesdays at 9 p.m. awareness about slavery in the mod­ ers, statistics and true life slavery common, especially with men, ” Rut­ ries, which shed originally heard at in Kirkhof 2228 and Thursdays at 8 em world, which lasted through the stories to inform those who were kowski said. Passion, a large anti-slavery confer­ pm in DeVos 302E. aext day until 1 p.m. interested about slavery. According to the U.S. Department ence in Georgia that she attended. "I think it’s a really good cause, \ The International Justice Mis- The group hoped to inform peo ­ of Health and Services, “human traf­ Along with IJM members, other and a lot of people don ’t really know $on is “a human rights agency that ple about the current state of slavery, ficking is tied with the illegal arms in ­ “people, who went to Passion, or who about it,” Rutkowski said “It’s heart ­ fyrings rescue to victims of slavery, and what types of slavery exist in the dustry as the second largest interna ­ have a passion for this ” joined in the breaking, but we can be that voice for sexual exploitation and other forms modem world, Rutkowski said They tional criminal industry in the world, 27-hour event, Rutkowski said them, and I think being a part of IJM cif violent oppression, ” according to also hope their stand will cause a rip ­ and it is the fastest growing. ” The group started at 10 a.m. Tues­ is a really good way to be that voice. ” their website. ple effect, allowing those who they in ­ The GVSU IJM chapter, which day outside near the Cook Carillon bspaulding(a)lanthorn.com

T i \ MARCH 18, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN LAKER LIFE Students fight off procrastination at NAP BY KARI NORTON Other writing center work­ GVL LAKER LIFE EDITOR ers, Biz Strach and Sara John ­ There was no confusion, stu­ son, hung out in the game and dents weren ’t lost, they did mean activity room where they could to wear their pajamas out in public. converse with friends and float Well, in Lake Ontario Hall at least. around the event when they Grand Valley State University ’s were needed. Meijer Center for Writing took “I like to be able to promote the over the building in an attempt to good, healthy environment, plus it fight off procrastination and get offers comic reliefT Strach said. some serious work done on March Strach, who is double majoring 14. Night Against Procrastination in math and statistics, was rocking was created to encourage students a pair of sock monkey footy paja ­ to get a head start on assignments mas, different to the pair she wore and stop procrastinating at the end to the event the previous year. Al­ of the semester, the center ’s Interim though she is not a writing student, Director Patrick Johnson said. she said she likes working for the The event that originally began center because it shows that there at a university in Germany back in is more to her and it encourages 2010 has spread to schools all over her other strengths. Europe and North America. This The 12-hour-long event attract­ is the second year that Johnson has ed students from all majors and put on the all-nighter at GVSU. grade levels. The semi-quiet room Junior Shelby Orford, desk was full of students who wanted worker at the writing center, led to get work done and have a good BO ANDERSON|GVL students through the sign-in pro ­ time doing it. Helping others: Jessie Miller, a writing consultant, works with student on her paper during the all night writing session cess and guided them to whichever Senior Alii Kneisel said the room fit them best. Students could event was a good way to get stuff access to other people. ” kept telling me to come and I future, especially more freshmen. choose between five different done and get a start on some of Freshmen Diamond Gardin had have four papers due within the It was a long night of work rooms - quiet, semi-quiet, loud, her projects. a lot of work to cram into the night next two weeks, so I thought it but desk yoga, games and a cof­ game/activity and sleeping. “I thought it would be good to and looked forward to bouncing might be a fun way to get them fee run to Kirkhof at midnight “It’s a really great opportunity get out of my apartment to get work ideas off people. done. ” made for a productive, yet fun, for students to come finish every ­ done, ” Kneisel said. “I thought it “I love to write,” Gardin said. Gardin said she would encourage evening. thing, ” Orford said. would be fun and it’s nice having “One of the writing consultants students to come to the event in the lakerlife(a)lanthorn.com Lakers Give Back -----during outreach week------

BY JACKIE SMITH This is one of the only events GVL STAFF WRITER a organized by the university More than 600 Grand Val­ that anyone can participate ley State University volunteers in, no matter their location, are planning on participating We expect to have ability, or background. in the university ’s fifth annual COW has been a success Community Outreach Week approximately 650 for the past four years, and from March 18-23. volunteers, and we coordinators of this event, Sponsored by the Alum­ including Sloan, hope that it ni Association and the would love to see will continue to grow. Community Service Learn ­ students embrace “We have already dou­ ing Center, COW will con ­ bled our individual pr sist of Lakers from around this event... ■■ ect participation over la: the world contributing to year ’s number of 51,” Slo ERIC STEVENS | COURTESY, said. “We expect to have a; service projects in their For the love of others: A GVSU student volunteers at Harrison Park Middle School during . - communities. proximately 650 volunteeri 'community outreach week. The event will be the fifth annual and will be from March 18-23.,^ Eric St&Wns, a member of and we would love to s studehpt d|H&ce*tH8Peve mpl rt rt.riin aii*. i said i , and iqjfcke in0pl$Ad Vail v-/ terested ct^ get involved. ABIGAYLE StOAl tradition while they are u ASSISTANT DIRECTOR “Therlf are two ways to dergrads and continue p get involved, ” Stevens said. ticipating as alumni. ” “An individual can either In 2012, 625 volunteer: create their own project like to get involved, ” Ste­ logged more than 2,0 Are you a that they can do on their vens added. hours of service during own or that others can join Abigayle Sloan, Assistant COW. Want to help other them on, or an individual Director of Alumni Relations “COW keeps growing can gb to the website and said COW started when the with its participants and col­ find a project in their area Alumni Association joined laborations, ” Stevens said. people with their and sign up and volunteer. ” with the Community Ser­ “We hope that more and Alumni, current students vice Learning Center in more alumni and students and friends of GVSU are in ­ 2009. The two organizations will keep getting involved speaking skills? vited to join in on a project. wanted to give alumni and and help their surround ­ Projects are currently listed students an opportunity to ing communities. We are all in Thailand, Detroit, Grand volunteer in the name of Lakers for a Lifetime, and Rapids and Nebraska. GVSU in their communities Lakers give back! ” “For GVSU students, we with projects that are mean ­ If you are interested in have two projects: one on ingful to them. participating, projects are Monday and one on Fri­ The program is designed detailed online at www.gvsu. day, where transportation to unite Lakers around the edu/cow. is provided if they would world with a week of service. smithj(a>lanthorn.com

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