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Snyder outlines 2013 Ml “road map ”

BYELLIE PHILLIPS GVL STAFF WRITER

“This is our opportuni­ ty,” said Gov. Rick Snyder to a chorus of thunderous applause, during his State of the State address last night. “This is our chance to say, ‘were doing the HOW AM I right thing today, so lets work together.” Calling for both the TEACHING? democratic and repub ­ lican parties to join to­ gether, Snyder outlined his “road map” for 2013, which included Febru ­ ary’s 2013 budget release, an economic development summit in March, the cre­ ation of a ‘land strategy’ report concerning Michi­ gan’s four million acres of land in May, and Decem­ ber legislation designed ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL PHOTO ILLUSTRATION to implement proactive strategies to reduce ener­ gy consumption and find Professor evals aid university in trend spotting ‘green’ energy sources. Paul Isley, professor BY RACHEL CROSS helps faculty identify trends in stu ­ “Some schools evaluate paper dent perception,” Rener said. GVL ASSISTANT NEWS and chair of economics at dent comments. surveys and some online,” Rener She added that online surveys for Gfand Valley State Univer­ “In evaluations, we may find that said. “Generally, when we receive student evaluations vary quite a bit, sity, said the most relevant ollege faculty and students someone in a class loved a particu­ evaluations we look at the numeri ­ especially if the class size is small. topic to the West Michigan nationwide are familiar lar activity and someone who hat­ cal results as well as the written “If there is a small class and area was Snyder’s plans to with student evaluations ed it,” Rener said. “We review data comments in relation to the previ­ there isn’t a high percentage of convene the Great Lakes Cof teachers, an end-of-semesterwith a fresh eye on some trends ous semester of the course. ” response, the results aren’t statisti­ Governor’s Council in tradition that provides professors that students are saying and how She added that when reviewing cally relevant,” Rener said. “Some May to discuss Mackinac with feedback so they can improve things are changing over time.” the surveys; the PFTLC considers faculty members give participa­ Island and ways to better their teaching styles and methods. the objectives of the course and the tion points to students who fill out protect and enhance the At Grand Valley State Univer­ DIFFERENT FOLKS data is looked at over time. evaluations. ” Great Lakes environment. sity, the Pew Faculty Teacher and “The movement to im­ She added that the processes “For example, if a faculty mem­ Rener said that in the middle of Learning Center helps faculty in prove the environment of reviewing student evaluations ber tries a new group project as the semester, the PFTLC conducts interpreting these evaluations. around the Great Lakes vary across universities because part of class, the faculty member an anonymous survey on Black- will have a positive effect Christine Rener, director of the the way that surveys are adminis­ will be looking for comments rela­ for West Michigan,” he PFTLC, said that the center’s staff tered can be different. tive to the change to look at stu ­ SEE RATING, A2 said about Snyder’s plan to “bring the Rapids back to Grand Rapids,” and his summit regarding Macki ­ nac Island and the Great ON THE DECLINE Lakes in general. “A large chunk of our economy is SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST based around recreation PHOTOGRAPHY on the water, and busi ­ GV programs see slight shift in enrollment 2006-2007 nesses that are involved with it” BY LIZZIE BALBOA high of around 180 to a more trends over the years. From 2011-2012 Concerning money GVL NEWS EDITOR manageable population of 45 students in 2002, it grew matters, Snyder pointed 120 because we did not have to graduate 116 students in out several topics of inter­ With nearly 90 under ­ the facilities to support such 2007 and 205 in 2012. Last ests, including the 15,000 graduate programs fighting large numbers, ” said Stafford year saw a break in the trend, Michiganders who qualify for students at Grand Valley Smith, photography pro­ as 2011 saw a swell in 217 ENGLISH for assistance due to Au ­ State University, some are gram coordinator at GVSU. graduates. 2006-2007 238 tism, the 90,000 children bound to find more success “This was done at the dean’s Tony Nieuwkoop, chair who were added to the than others. recommendation.” of biomedical sciences, said 2011-2012 175 Helping Kids Dental Pro­ The lucky departments The department’s largest his department has not done gram in 2012, and the in­ see large expansions over graduating class was 39 stu ­ anything intentionally or in crease in the state’s ‘rainy the course of the years, while dents in 2007, but that num ­ particular to increase enroll­ day fund ’ from $2 million, others begin to wane as stu ­ ber has steadily declined over ment over the years. which Snydersaid, “would dents shift their interests to the years. Only 23 students In fact, Nieuwkoop main­ ON THE UPSWING run the state for about 30 other disciplines. graduated from the program ly attributes the increase to minutes, ” to $500 million. Philip Batty, director of in 2012. factors outside of university He also commented on Institutional Analysis at The largest visible decline, control: namely, the chang­ HOSPITALITY the Bureaucracy Buster ’s GVSU, said nearly all cases though, is seen in GVSU’s ing demands of the job mar­ Program, which said is in which programs have English department, which ket. “It kind of comes and TOURISM arguably the largest court recorded significant enroll­ in 2012 graduated 46 fewer goes with the economy,” he reform in U.S. History. ment shifts are due to chang­ students than in 2002 and 63 said, noting that a few years MANAGEMENT Snyder listed Michi­ es in curriculum; either the fewer students than in 2007. ago business and computer 2006-2007 99 gan’s achievements over programs were renamed, Representatives from the de­ programs were popular and 2011-2012 147 the past two years, focus ­ split or combined. However, partment were unavailable thriving. ing on the $500 million some have just been swept for comment. While the economy may increase in the tourism up or dropped by trends in Some thriving programs, play a significant role in uni ­ industry, the addition of interest and the economy. like Hospitality and Tourism versity program enrollment, 177,000 jobs to the state’s Some departments are Management, have gradu ­ the opportunities for under ­ job market, the nearly 10 deliberately decreasing their ated increasing numbers of graduates at GVSU might BIOMEDICAL percent increase in home enrollment numbers, in­ students every year. With also contribute to the in­ SCIENCES sales, and the five percent cluding the photography only 40 graduates in 2002, crease in biomedical science increase in the price of the program through the School HTM produced 99 graduates majors, Nieuwkoop said. 2006-2007 116 homes themselves. Addi- of Communications. in 2007 and 147 in 2012. For one, GVSU is one of 2011-2012 205 “We intentionally reduced The biomedical science SEE SNYDER, A2 our student numbers from a department has seen similar SEE SURVIVAL, A2

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RATING members really appreciate what dent evaluations is how to interpret begin looking at tools that other Washburn added that the Continued from ai students are thinking, it opens up individual comments,” Wendland universities are doing for student PFTLC advisory committee as a conversation mid-semester so that said. “For example, some students evaluations. whole is able to bring different board and also administers a MIT changes can be made.” may dislike writing assignments “We are looking at standard­ perspectives in reviewing student (mid-semester evaluation tech­ and express their feelings about ized tools from universities, ” evaluations to make tools adapt­ nique), which is a process based INTERPRETATIONS that. However, we know writing Washburn said. “We are see­ able of all different types of learn­ on literature where the center Joel Wendland, visiting assis­ assignments are a vital exercise for ing that some universities have ing situations that occur in all de­ asks students questions individu ­ tant professor in the liberal stud ­ building communication skills and the same six questions for every partments. ally, in small groups and in one ies department, said that over knowledge. Still, I do not like to course as well as an opportunity “Administering is a crucial tool large group about their instructor the course of his several years at simply dismiss what students have for each (department) to add six in reviewing student evaluations, ” .*^nd the course itself. Faculty can GVSU, student evaluations have to say, about any subject. ” to 10 questions. ” Washburn said. “We have to make Request the MIT on the centers helped him see the value of creat­ Joy Washburn, associate pro­ She said the additional ques ­ sure that it is flexible and can be tyebsite. ing a classroom environment in fessor of the Kirkhof College of tions added for each department used in multiple disciplines.” “We type up the feedback from which students are more interac­ Nursing and chair of the PFTLC comes from a question bank that For more information on stu ­ a the MIT and give them to faculty,” tive and learning more actively advisory committee, said that is appropriate to use when evalu ­ dent evaluations, go to the FTLC’s t Rener said. “The feedback is very and creatively. the University Academic Senate ation learning within a specific de­ website at www.gvsu.edu/ftlc . positive and constructive. Faculty “One challenging part of stu ­ charged the group last year to partment. assistantnews a1anthorn.com

? j,. >•' - SURVIVAL er universities sometimes Still, the biomedical sci­ help to departments look ­ means a biology degree. ence department only pas­ ing to boost enrollment NEWS CONTINUED FROM A1 “The courses and types sively attracts students and numbers. “In admissions BRIEFS the few institutions that of­ of experiences that are in has no aggressive marketing we recruit to the university fer a biomedical science pro­ biomedical sciences that are scheme. and not specifically to pro­ gram to undergraduates. in other universities often Bryan Bickford of Insti­ grams,” said Jodi Chycinski, “Most of the biomedical roll into a biology depart­ tutional Marketing at GVSU director of GVSU Admis­ GRAND VALLEY HOSTS PREMIERE OF REAGAN DOC science degrees are gradu ­ ment,” Nieuwkoop said. said his department does sions. “Of course we work .Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presi- ate degrees if you look at “GVSU is unique in having nothing to promote specific hard to make sure our pros­ . dential Studies and WGVU Public Media will be hosting an other universities, ” Nieu- both biomedical sciences programs, but instead focus ­ pects understand the wide * early premiere of the PBS special titled "The Reagan Presi­ wkoop said. and biology.” es on the entire university. range of programs available dency" on Jan. 17. This documentary has many different He added that another Further enticing stu ­ Bickford added that no de­ to them.” points of view regarding President Reagan and takes a clos­ reason people might choose dents is the opportunity to partments have sought mar­ For more information er look at the effects of Reagan administration policies.This GVSUs biomedical science do cadaver anatomy labs as keting assistance because about GVSUs undergradu ­ documentary will also have Secret Service audio recordings — essentially pre-medical — an undergraduate, which is “its not something we do.” ate programs, visit www. from the 1981 assassination attempt. This premiere is free program is simply because typically exclusive to gradu ­ Likewise, the admissions gvsu.edu/catalog. and open to the public, and people can RSVP online at hgv- of the title. ‘Pre-med’ at oth­ ate schools. office provides little to no news(a)lanthorn.com * su.edu/s/js. This showing will take place in the Loosemore Auditorium at 7 p.m. on the GVSU Pew Campus.

PIC HOSTS STUDY ABROAD FAIR ♦The Padnos International Center will be hosting a study ♦abroad fair Jan.15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Henry Hall on •Grand Valley State University's Allendale Campus. Students that attend can look at different options for study abroad programs. In addition, breakout sessions for financial aid as well as first-step meetings will be going on during the day. For further information, go to www.gvsu.edu/pic and click on "Upcoming Events." Registration begins for Sibs and Kids weekend The entire Grand Valley State University campus is welcome ' .to bring their siblings or children to Sibs and Kids weekend • .on Jan. 25-26.The Kirkhof Center and Fieldhouse Arena will .have activities such as arts and crafts and games. People can register online by Jan. 23, and the fee to attend is $20 for • ‘ each guest.To view the whole event list, go to www.gvsu.ed/ sibsnkids.This event is sponsored by Spotlight Productions. - For further information about Sibs and Kids, contact Chelsea Pulice in the Office of Student Life at [email protected] or 616-331-2345.

V! GV ANNOUNCES INTERIM BUSINESS COLLEGE DEAN ~ ANNARBOR.COM | COURTESY . Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gayle Davis Prepare and repair: Gov. Rick Snyder lays out his 2013 “road map" for Michigan in Lansing during his State of the State address. , , . tlOlJ ;.v • recently announced that economics professor John Reifel will be the interim dean of the Seidman College of Business SNYDER “I think what (Sny­ education at all,” she “The problem is, so there’s a trade-off ders) trying to do said. “There’s still the that means raising here.” at Grand Valley State University, which will go into effect CONTINUED FROM A1 is to cast things in a question everyone revenue. ” However, there was , Feb. I.The current dean, H. James Williams, is leaving GVSU tionally, in 2012 there positive note,” said wants to know, ‘How Isley shared King’s one topic that many to be the president of Fisk University in Nashville,Tenn.The were several tax and Erika King, a political are you going to fund perspective. people were expect­ . new Seidman Center will be opening on May 6. For further other reforms and new science professor at public universities? ”* “The entire proj­ ing to come up in the information, call the Seidman College of Business at 616- committees instituted to GVSU. “He wants to King said that Sny­ ect (of creating better speech, which did not - • 331-7100. benefit the state, includ ­ look forward.” der’s focus, instead, roads) would result in the Right to Work Act. ing the Region Transit However, King was on repairing more tax revenue cre­ “He didn’t mention Authority, and the Edu ­ found something lack ­ Michigan’s infrastruc ­ ated, which would re­ (it),” King said. “(His cational Achievement ing in Snyders vision ture, which the gov­ quire higher gas and speech) took a differ­ Authority, which will be of Michigan’s future. ernor plans to do by diesel prices,” he said. ent type of approach.” At the Lanthorn we strive to bring you the most accurate involved in 135 schools “I didn’t hear him improving the transit “But it would re­ ephilllps@ news possible. If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. by February of this year. talking about higher system, mainly roads. sult in better roads, lanthorn.com If you find any errors in fact in the Lanthorn. let us know by calling 616-331-2464 or by emailing editorial(3)lanthorn.com.

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JESSICA HOLLENBECK | 6VL Planning for the future: As GVSU students prepare for life after college, the state of Grand Rapids ’ economy will be instrumental when students decide whether to stay and work or move to another city. GV, Grand Rapids help bolster local economy

BY SARAH HILLENBRAND Grand Rapids area are flat, meaning that cause it provides employers a good market of being able to provide low costs and a com­ GVL SENIOR REPORTER business conditions are neither increasing to choose from. petitive curriculum, ” Brinks said. “A stron­ nor declining. “GVSU does a good job in that it provides ger economy makes the university stronger.” For Grand Valley State University stu ­ “It will impact primarily students who the market for hiring its graduates, ” Johnston The developments that GVSU is adding to its dents who are looking to stay in the Grand want to stay,” Long said. “Those that do plan said. “There is a great relationship between campus also help the Grand Rapids community, Rapids area after graduation, having a strong to stay in the area want to enter an economy Grand Valley and West Michigan economy.” said Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell. local economy is essential. that is as good as possible.” The wellbeing of the local economy also “I see Grand Valley and the cityof Grand According to a recent survey conducted Andy Johnston, vice president of gov­ affects GVSUs ability to keep costs low for Rapids as very close partners, and what’s by Brian Long, director of supply manage­ ernment affairs for the Grand Rapids Area students, said Winnie Brinlb, state repre­ good for Grand Valley is good for Grand ment research for the Seidman College of Chamber of Commerce, said GVSU is a sentative in Michigan’s 76th House District. Business, business trends in the greater positive influence in the local economy be ­ “The economy has a strong impact in terms SEE ECONOMY, A3

RECYCLEMANIA at GVSU Rec Center gears up for new year

BY KARA HAIGHT “We have our free UF1T GVL STAFF WRITER plan, which is much like personal training (where) With the beginning of you can meet with a certified the new year comes inevita­ staff member to get a work ­ of waste ble resolutions. Some make out designed specifically for promises to improve their your needs and goals,” said stream GPA while others commit Amy Campbell, assistant di­ to making that phone call rector of wellness at Campus 0recycled home every week, but many Recreation. New Year’s resolutions re­ The,center will also be volve around the idea of be- hosting group exercise class­ comjpg fit and healthy. es, which include Zumba, Grand Valley State Uni­ Pilates and more. Campbell versity’s Recreation Center is said a new program, TRX, gearing up to help students has been added to the group keep those wellness wishes. exercise classes. According to the GVSU “TRX (is) a method of Rec Center webpage, an av­ suspension training and a erage of 2,000 users come great workout, ” she said. into the center on a daily For GVSU runners, the Recydemania! returns to GVSU for sixth year basis. But as winter semes­ center will be hosting events ter begins, the center usually this semester to get students ready for competition. BY ELLIE PHILLIPS To facilitate this effort, the Re- clables per capita, the largest amount sees an increase in students, GVL STAFF WRITER cyclemania! team this year plans to of total recyclables or the least amount said Dustin Mier of Campus “Warrior Camp starts after spring break and is a increase awareness through advertis­ of trash per capita, or have the highest Recreation. “We are available great training program to Recydemania! returns to Grand Val­ ing, updates on the GVSU website, recycling rate. throughout the year but we get you ready for something ley State University this year, uniting banners, posters, tabletop ads, articles The first Recydemania! competi­ always see a big surge in the like the ‘Warrior Dash’ or Facilities Services, Pew Campus Opera­ in the Forum, residence hall meet­ tion took place in February of 2001. Ed number of participants at the ‘Tough Mudder, ”1 Camp­ tions, Campus Dining, Sustainability Ini­ ings and TV monitors, informational Newman of Ohio University and Stacy beginning of each semester,” bell said. “Also coming back tiative, Residence Life, News and Infor­ tables in Kirkhof and Devos Centers, Edmonds Wheeler of Miami University Mier said. this year is our annual 5/3rd mation Services, Student Environmental and even a plug on the electronic sign began working to increase recycling in GVSU students aren’t Riverbank Run training pro­ Coalition and Republic Waste Co. that graces the north campus entrance the residence and dining halls on their the only ones taking advan­ gram. It offers weekly runs, The group is aiming to exceed last off of Lake Michigan Drive. respective campuses. The competition tage of the center. Mier said monthly programs to follow, year’s 36 percent overall rate of recy­ Recydemania!, which GVSU has has grown from a challenge between he usually sees an influx of coaching staff and freebies. ” cling between Jan. 22 and Apr. 2. participated in for the past five years, those two schools to boasting hundreds faculty and staff at the be ­ Anyone who registers “Our rate of recycling versus waste is a friendly competition between of participantsacross the nation. ginning of the semesters, as for the program will also to landfill has increased for each year college and university recycling pro­ There are four primary competi­ well. be signing up for the actual of our competition,” said Stephen grams in the United States. It creates tions and four select material com­ As students begin their race, and Campbell said it Leeser, operations manager of facili­ a fun, proactive way of increasing petitions, of which the recycling pro­ year of health, the Rec Cen­ is a great way to meet fellow ties services at GVSU. “We have in­ awareness about waste minimization, grams from the different colleges and ter has created some pro­ runners. creased our compost pickups at food and takes place over a 10-week peri­ universities can compete in any com- grams to keep them coming service areas to six days per week to od. The participating campuses strive back well into the new year. keep up with the higher usage. ” to collect the largest amount of recy- SEE RECYCLE, A3 SEE REC CENTER, A3 Strivers Row African Student Council brings unique artist group to campus BY LEAH MITCHELL featured at the White House, GVL STAFF WRITER the Sundance Film Festi­ val, the Kennedy Center, Spoken word artists are the HBO series “Brave New artists that experiment and Voices” and multiple venues collaborate with words, across the globe, The Strivers music and poetry. They are Row is well known among artists that use emotion and students at GVSU, including vibrant rhythm to convey a senior Stephanie Brown. message. The Strivers Row is “I’m ecstatic; they are some a group of spoken word art­ of my favorite poets,” Brown ists from the middle of New said. “It is so interesting that York, and it is coming to they are in their younger 20’s Grand Valley State Univer­ and super intelligent. They sity to share its message with are such a creative and pas­ the college community. sionate set of individuals that On Jan. 19, The Strivers have a social consciousness Row will be performing in integrated in their poetry. Kirkhof Center’s Grand Riv­ They acknowledge different er Room at 7 p.m., courtesy races and the current social of GVSUs African Student THE STRIVERS | COURTESY issues as well." Council. Words of change: By using words, music, and poetry, The Stivers Row has visited the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Sundance Film Festival and now GVSU as they share their message about different races and social issues of today's world. With work thi. ' n SEE STRIVERS, A3

1 t V JANUARY 17, 2013 OPINION GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN Don’t dwell on choices made, look ahead ply be four letters, but this or, in other words, they wish tired, and unsure. Some­ However, most answers to go along with it, not what seemingly puny word means that they would have done times we have no idea what that are asked don’t have a to choose. to have importance, to be more, that the decision had to do, and other times we real answer. Disregarding Life is not about the acknowledged, to be in ex ­ concluded itself differently know that something must subjects that are often taught choices, it is about the way istence. As indicated by the in their minds. be done, but we have not yet in school, like math, there that we handle what is of­ term “life choices,” we make Indecisiveness has figured out what exactly that are some answers that bla ­ ten already chosen. Have choices about our lives, and stemmed from our ancestors something is. tantly don’t matter. On the you ever realized that happy BY STEPHANIE SCHOCH our lives are affected by our for many centuries, from try­ other hand, there are also people aren’t always accom­ GVL COLUMNIST Decisions, for some, are choices. The decisions can’t ing to empathize and under ­ like three-headed drag­ questions that have obvious panied by the happiest lives? Life and choices go hand be easy: right? stand another’s point of view ons, always popping out answers. Should I buy these Whatever, 1 just need to see in hand, every month, ev­ Ethical dilemmas are to the constantly growing from around corners and male uggs? Can I find that at more people smiling. Yes, it’s ery day, every minute. The handed out daily, often go­ wealth of information that through the Ups of teachers, Target? Should I finish this the middle of winter, but no, two nouns have become ing unseen because they is available to us, it seems classmates and friends. Dis­ bacon? Knowing the answer that does not mean that the so closely related that they are either ignored by the like our minds are pulled in guised as friendly questions, is hardly the battle: it is rec­ scowl you wear on your way can even be put together to recipient or the public. Of­ every which way. Tugged, they are ready to leap for the ognizing it, and deciding to class deflects against the make up what some people tentimes after accidents or dragged, heaved and swayed jugular in a split second as to make the change. Most cold. might describe to be their traumatic events, people by more factors than one the mind hurriedly searches of the time people already sschoch(S> worst nightmare: life choic­ look back wishing that they can count, at the end of the for the correct answer, dis­ have their answer. Most of lanthorn.com es. The word life may sim­ could have had done more: day we stand directionless, tracted. the time the choice is when

QUESTION OF THE ISSUE EDITORIAL DO RATEMYPROFESSOR.COM SCORES INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION WHEN REGISTERING FOR CLASSES? UP FOR EVALUATION “Yes, because I like to see other students inputs on a professor. I also like to see if the book will Though websites like RateMyProfessor can be helpful to students who be used at all. ” don't get the chance to see formal evals, take rankings with a grain of salt nthe front page of today’s available approximation - Rate- wanfto avoid.” True, the relationship Lanthom, we looked at the MyProfessors.com - which offers between a student and a professor can KATIE ST. PIERRE role of professor evaluations students a little bit more perspective set the tone for students participa­ Senior Oat Grand Valley State University. onAs the weight and consequence of the tion, attendance and work ethic in Sports Management students, we’ve all filled out our fair opinions of our peers. any class, so there’s nothing wrong Macomb. Mich. share of teacher evaluations, and For those few who are unfamil ­ with students wanting to feel confi­ some of us have even ended up the iar with RateMyProfessors.com, it’s dent about the courses they enroll begrudging across-campus messen­ a website that students can go on, in from the get-go. But it’s a lot like "Yes, I check it out right before I gers responsible for getting the evalu ­ look up their school and a specific choosing an old high school buddy pick my classes for the semester. ations to the right department office professor to rate from one to five in as your roommate versus going into Although, it’s not always accu ­ after our classmates throw them into different categories like “helpfulness,” the dorms blind; an old friend offers rate; not all accounting profes­ the world’s most chaotic pile on the “clarity,” and “easiness,” - and hotness the comfort of knowing it will never sors are bad even though it says front desk. And although we’ve spent - all averaged into an “overall quality” be horrible, but a complete stranger they are! ” considerable time writing, handling score. According to their website, has the potential to be something new MICHELLE MARIANI and lamenting the logistics of profes­ RateMyProfessors.com is “built for and transformative. Junior sor evaluations, as students, we don’t college students, by college students ” It’s a subtle but poignant example Accounting and Economics typically get to see the results. There’s and functions to do “what students of communication breakdown for Romeo. Mich. no on-campus alphabetical file of have been doing forever - checking us Millenials, this condition of our these evaluations for students to drop in with each other - their friends, youth rivaled only by our place in in on before committing to a semester their brothers, their sisters, their society’s timeline as we find ourselves with an unfamiliar professor, so a lot classmates - to figure to who’s a great flailing about wildly in the Informa­ "I don’t put a lot of influence on the scores. It is interesting to see of students turn to the closest, most professor and who’s one you might tion Age. what other students opinions of the professor are. ” GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON I BY ANDREW SMITH

CONNOR JOHNSON Junior THEY KNOW IT'S WINTER, PISHT? Accounting and Finance y Charlotte. Mich. : , \ a ^ 1 /

“I usually check on my profes­ sors scores during the first week of classes, once I’m sure nothing will change, and if it’s really hor­ rifying, I might change courses."

TAYLOR HAVERDINK Sophomore Finance and Marketing Schoolcraft. Mich.

“Yes, more so than I wish. I’ve tried to be more aware of what the author ’s intentions are an also what king of stu­ dent they are too. Most of the profes­ VALLEY VOTE sors I have had at Grand Valley haven ’t Good or Days? gotten the credit they deserve in my DO PROFESSORS WITH HEAVY ACCENTS remember walking from site to opinion. They have all been superb!” MAKE IT HARDER FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN? site in the historic village think ­ PRESTON BALLOW ing, “If I was actually here when Sophomore Psychology and Philosophy this place was new, I probably Clare, Mich. wouldn ’t be having as much fun as I’m having now.” I can understand the long­ BY NATE SMITH ing for a simpler time. Nobody GVL COLUMNIST dVL OPINION POLICY likes getting angry anonymous Hate to be a downer but. .. The goal of the Grand Valley can be submitted to the Grand Valley messages on Tumblr after a can we stop romanticizing the ijmthorrts opinion page is to act as a Lanthoms YourSpace page by emailing nasty breakup (Just me?....). forum for public discussion, comment [email protected]. past? It’s getting hard to sit by But you have to understand and criticism in the Grand Valley Letters to the editor should include and listen to the whole ‘things that when you get that simplic­ State University community. Student the author ’s full name and relevant are getting worse’ argument ity, you have to adapt a simple Opinions published here do not title along with a valid email and time and time again without type of thinking. necessarily reflect those of the paper as phone number for confirming foe saying something. Can we just take the best an entity. identity of foe author Letters should The past in this country parts of the past and just move The Grand Valley Lanthom aims be approximately 500-650 words in isn’t awesome for you if you’re on? In the context of style and to be a safe vehicle for community length, and are not edited by foe staff a minority. Hell, depending architecture we had some good discussion The Lanthom will not of the Grand Valley Lanthom outside THIS ISSUE'S QUESTION: on which minority group you times in the past. Watching publish or entertain any forms of of technical errors for clarity. Do RateMyProfessor.com scores influence fall in, the present might suck Mad Men gave me the impulse hate speech, but will not discriminate To make a submission, email at your decision when registering for classes? against any other views, opinions or editohal0bnfoom.com or by dropping just as much. There. It’s out. I to go out and buy a three-piece beliefs. The content information and off your submission in person at: said it. If you think I’m wrong, suit (and pick up smoking). LOG ON & VOTE views expressed are not approved please e-mail me and show me However, I’m not exactly trying LANTHORN.COM by nor necessarily represent those of the error of my ways. Don’t get to fashion a flux capacitor and 0051 KIRKHOF CENTER the university, its Board of Trustees, me wrong, I like 50’s style din­ skip back 60s. GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY officers, faculty or staff, ers and pin-up fashion as much ALLENDALE, Ml 49401 All I’m saying is: let’s just i Reader submissions on the WEB EXCLUSIVE 616-826-8276 as everybody else; but to go make the present cool! Why opinion page appear as space permits, as far as to say “I was bom in can’t we just take the best parts and are reserved for letters to the editor the wrong decade” would be a of the past and bring them to only, all other reader generated content Read the blog stretch. the present? Three-piece suits “WHAT DOES THE NEW I definitely remember going still look good! Lets start en­ to Greenfield Village and the YEAR MEAN TO YOU? joying offline communication Henry Ford Museum when I more instead of just complain­ Got something to say? by Garrick See was in first grade. Unfortunate ­ ing about the ills of the Internet! We’ll listen. ly that field trip came on the Most of all, understand that the heels of a very intense and eye term “the good or days” needs [email protected] READ MORE ONLINE AT opening unit in social studies: to go away. LANTHORN.COM/BLOG The Civil Rights Movement. I • nsmttlYci3lanthorn.com

( i I /) | | ^ | JANUARY 17, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN YOURSPACE A5 LETTER TO THE EDITOR ' GV Women’s Center responds to Colleran column Christine Colleran’s January Women’s Center, and feminism how our society’s beliefs around flected in the article’s assertion completed rape in her lifetime 14 column, “Women’s Rights in general, does not seek “speL gender impact their lives. GVSU that feminism is necessary in compared to 1 in 33 men. Gone Wrong,” provides an op­ cial” treatment for any gender, will host its first Men and Mas­ other parts of the world, but • Labor: Women comprise portunity for the Grand Valley but instead strives to eradicate culinities state-wide conference not needed here. In fact, there just under half of the national - State University Womens Center all forms of oppression through in fall 2013. are many countries were gender workforce, but about 60 percent to more clearly articulate our education, advocacy and activ­ The article also notes men dynamics are more progressive of the minimum-wage workforce purpose. The mission of the ism. It is not a notion of women, are punished for the objectifica ­ than the U.S., including South and 73 percent of tipped work- 1 Center is to create meaningful or any gender, being “on top,” but tion of women, while women Africa’s Parliament where 39 per­ ers. learning about women and gen­ instead a movement for equal ­ receive special privileges. On the cent of its members are women, • Job security: The public der and to advocate for gender ity of all people, regardless of contrary, men are often not held whereas 20 percent of U.S. Senate sector job cuts that have been justice through the education, identity. accountable for their actions by is comprised of women. Here are largely responsible for unem ­ engagement and empowerment Regarding the question about society or the media, especially a few examples of other gender ployment during the recession of women students and the great­ the presence of a men’s center when it comes to issues of sexual inequalities that persist in the have fallen disproportionately er GVSU community. At the core on campus, we want to reiterate violence in the United States. United States: on women with women of colorJ of our mission is gender justice, that everyone is welcome in the Details of the fatal gang rape • Positional leadership: being hit the hardest. which we define as a commit­ Women’s Center. Every student against the New Delhi woman In addition to a lack of women The Women’s Center hopes ment to dismantling oppression — man, woman, queer, trans, flooded the media within days of in politics, only 3.6 percent of that there is acknowledgement in all spheres. however they identify —attend the incident. Yet in Steubenville, women are CEO’s of Fortune 500 of the broad work it does to ad­ The article suggests the cur ­ and participate in our programs, Ohio, where high school football Companies, and only .4 percent dress gender and oppression by rent women’s rights movement utilize our Student Food Pantry, players are accused of raping an are led by women of color. taking into account the multiple! puts the country in danger of spend time in our space studying unconscious 16-year-old girl, the • Pay equity: Nationally, and intersecting identities of ouii further gender segregation. The or relaxing, and receive personal media largely neglected to ad­ women make 77 cents for every students and the complex worhf • danger is in fact the opposite; assistance to address a wide dress the issue until months after dollar men make. in which we live. when oppression exists and range of needs. Specifically for it occurred. • Sexual violence: Ap­ goes unaddressed, inequalities men, a Men and Masculinities This delay and denial of proximately 1 out of every 6 abound and people are unable Initiative began in 2011 to create the continued violence against American women has been to reach their full potential. The opportunities for men to discuss women in our culture is re­ the victim of an attempted or THE WOMEN’S CENTi

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Column has ‘misjudgments to the current state of women in our country’

In response to the Women’s Right Gone this campus, LGBT Resource Center, speak to exclusion or preferential prefer­ our campus is vital. If you haven’t donew Wrong article published in the January 14, Women’s Center and Office of Multicul ­ ence. already, I invite you to spend some time^J 2013 issue of the Lanthorn: tural Affairs, exist because historically in One can look at the student population in the Center, have a conversation with q Thank you for bringing attention to the United States, and in West Michigan, at GVSU, and many other universities, the students and staff, and learn about tl women’s rights; it is an important issue to these populations have been excluded and point to the fact that there are more great things they do. discuss. While manyof the thoughts in from manyof the benefits and privileges female than male students and say that We are men, and it is our hope that wet this article are well-intended, we feel they afforded to others. These Centers are there is no need for a Women’s Center, can support all of our students. We believ? are misjudgments to the current state of about creating space for students to en­ but without further examination, we lose that women are powerful and have the 1 * women in our country. Are strides being gage with equality and justice issues, and sight of deeper issues that inhibit gender ability do and achieve great things. It is made toward equality? Absolutely. Is so­ supporting and enriching the experiences equality. If we look at many work settings our hope that we can continue this work ciety equal for women? Unfortunately, we of all students. If we as an institution do women are paid less than men doing the together here at Grand Valley. cannot claim this to be true. Grand Valley not address these topics then we would be same job, not receiving proper benefits, State University promotes and supports doing a disservice in providing a quality and are still tragically missing from many the learning of all students by actively educational experience. Our Women’s upper level positions. And with so many creating inclusive communities, as this Center’s mission is “To create meaningful political issues on women’s rights, it statement from the Division of Inclu ­ learning about women and gender and to would be great if there were equal rep­ Sincer^ sion and Equity says “Diversity, in all its advocate for gender justice through the resentation of women in public office to forms, is at the heart of Grand Valley’s education, engagement, and empower­ make sure that well-informed decisions MARCQUS WRIGI mission to provide a liberal education ment of women students and the greater are being made. We should not mistake >» 1 . < 4 SANTIAGO GAYT< that will help shape lives, professions, GVSU community.” « -the progress made toward equality as be ­ KYLE MART and societies.” The offices that exist on Nowhere in this statemedl tfoe^it ing go

LETTER TO THE EDITOR < ' ’ \f ' . f v ti ; - 4 v r*i% »'. - - .. f4 * ✓ * % Jan. 14 lead story highlights international faculty, however editorial disappoints Dear Lanthorn: bers bom and educated outside of the “world Englishes” used in education, The GVSU learning community is United States are “significantly more commerce, and transportation around veryfortunate to have International productive than their peers.” Therefore, the world, all of them intelligible to Faculty as a key component of the I applaud the Lanthorn on highlighting English speakers. Every day, planes are faculty. According to GVSU’s Of­ the contributions of Prof. Aziz Molla safelylanded by native Farsi-speaking fice of Human Resources, 18 percent and other colleagues in the front page pilots who are talking with native Dan­ of current faculty can be considered article in its Monday, Jan. 14 2013 issue. ish speakers, and so on. English is the “international,” with education and/ But I was surprised and dismayed lingua franca. What may be needed is or childhood outside the USA. at the Lanthorn’s editorial, and student an openness and intention of success ­ Overwhelmingly, faculty and staff at “survey,” within the same issue. It was ful communication so that one gets JAN. 21 GVSU consider the fact that many of so disappointing because it portrayed quickly accustomed to alternate tone, our colleagues are international as a international faculty in an inaccurate vocabulary, and cadences. Initially, tremendous asset, and one of the many and negative way: that international it does take some effort for someone reasons why we enjoy working and faculty “with heavy accents make it who’s not been exposed to the way Eng­ teaching here at GVSU. The perspec­ harder for students to learn” (p. A4). lish is spoken around the world. But it tives they bring to classrooms, faculty All faculty hired to teach courses at is certainly possible.. .and worth it. meetings, and administration benefit GVSU are fluent in English. Not all of all students. In 2011, University of us use Midwestern USA vocabulary, MARK SCHAUB Kansas researchers published a study intonation, and pronunciation—and DIRECTOR showing that university faculty mem­ that is appropriate: there are many PADNOS INTERNATIONAL CENTER

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ECONOMY harder to attract and retain talent,” place that provides different offerings Wood said. that a city doesn’t provide,” Wood said. CONTINUED FROM A3 ♦ Many cities struggle with attracting Heartwell added that the impor­ Rapids, too,” he said. talent and Johnston agreed that GVSU tance of universities in the economy MmmwaHSxm -Heartwell said he hopes to keep the greatly adds to that effort. is a newer idea that is just becoming local economy strong through eco­ “One of the big things we see at the clear. nomic development policies that en­ Chamber (of Commerce) is how do we “It is a key element of our local en­ courage growth in the economy. One trap and retain talent, and Grand Val­ vironment,” he said. “We used to only reason it’s important is so that there are ley helps with that,” he said. “We tend look at higher education as an impor­ jolts available for students when they to lose sight that we are a college town, tant service that is offered in the com­ gr«(duate, as well as making sure the and that helps to create the vibe of the munity, but we’re just now coming to community is exciting and interesting now and the future. ” understand education as a part of the so. that students want to stay, he said. Wood and Johnston also added economic sector.” ^Ihe relationship between the local that the university contributes a lot of The partnership of GVStJ with eqpQomy and GVSU isn’f one-sided investments to the Uty and provides*, Grand Rapids has. served both well, though — GVSU also has a great im­ many jobs. GVSU developments such Wood said. “We’re fortunate to have pact on the Grand Rapids economy. as the new business building on the Grand Valley as a part of everything we Kafa Wood, who is the economic de­ Pew Campus, as well as the new library do citywide,” she said. “In many cities velopment director of Grand Rapids, on the Allendale Campus, add to the that isn’t always the case, that universi ­ said having GVSU in the community city and make it more attractive to ties are not always a willing partner in helps the city to find talented workers. come to, Johnston said. a developing community.” Without a strong educational in- “(GVSU is) a breeding ground for shillenbrand@ stihition in a city, it makes it much entrepreneurs, and it’s a developing lanthorn.com

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TAYLOR NAMED GLIAC NORTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK Senior Briauna Taylor of the Grand Valley State Uni­ versity's women's basketball team has been named the GLIAC Women's Basketball North Division Player of the THE OBSTACLES Week. Taylor averaged 27 points and six rebounds in the Lak ­ ers pair of wins over North­ GVSU’s Stelfox recovers ,imt donned the Laker blue her ern Michigan University and a /■»i freshman year. Now in her senior MichiganTech University and from torn ACL to reach si^nnas.i i .iku im toU hass.>me has led the team in points for five consecutive games. 1,000th point plateau what changed into someone all the The 5-9 forward from underclassmen can look up to. Livonia, Michigan eclipsed BY TATE BAKER “Shfe has Hal mil <. \jkticik e," ■ • /I'S’/rl'r WRIT ns her season-high twice last said senior guard Briauna laylor. week. She tallied 24 points ...... —^—.. t,~L“She can lead the freshmen l>\ i x* against Northern Michigan, AIU-, Ik -i Al l. midway they cl.fimi. lv look lowaHlt then tallied 30 against Michi­ iI»m iu|;lt her lunim season, senior Alex hcr for gujdanc# Wausn of 4 thc gan Tech-three points short Ntcltox knew Ih.,1 not coming back , xp,,,,m, S|,t.has. of her career high. She is 52 points away from entering w.isnt jm "I'lion Initeail, sh. 9...... Ik , setback „,herjuni.,r GVSU's top-10 all-time scor­ tiered whethei or not she would re year,....._ , shel . earned• . countless..... acco- lurn as the once dominant scorer and ing list. ladi mu h as being named to the tJelentU'i sla- was before her injury. The Lakers will return All GLIAC lust Te»m two tunes, to action tonight when they My uiiiy kai was that wcm^ln l l .i I Wo turn iiu mix i Lit All ( . I. IA < travel to take on Lake Supe­ able to he the same again? Stetbx defensive team and also has earned * rior State University. .ax I “But 1 got through that aitd I All Aineinan honoiahle mention would never let one knee injury take honor* /" WOMEN'S LACROSSE nit away from the game completely". “I # R'aih^niWii as a playei SETS 2013 SCHEDULE Midway through her senior seal since my Ires Brnav year Stelfox The Grand Valley State son, she is averaging V O points begini miir years, I University women's lacrosse game ami 5.f». rebounds pft game. team has announced their would 1, ave io ,ay t Was more ol an Sin- is also shooting an impressive schedule for the 2013 sea­ olfensiVr tlue.frNf»W deep into my >3 percent Irom the belt! for the 11 3 son. seniur y«tiil, lift Uck'D avi aspei I to The Lakers will take on 3 GI.IAU; Grand Valley State my game h.v. really developed. I it* eight GLIAC teams as well as I onveisii) womens basketball team. ally have to credit my urklits and three non-conference teams Niello*. iu.st became the 22|)d teammates lot that.** that were ranked in the Inter­ Lakei in rclipse the 1,000 point In regards to teammates, there collegiate Women's Lacrosse maik, when she stored eight Coaches Association's (IWL- r.n i oik < I'' •i t than lu i rrmmnran points in a 58 -18 • K lm y ovei CA)Top-15 poll last season. and close friend BiMitita lay lor Northern Michigan University GVSU will begin the , . IheMl* MTIMMMISdynamiv dtio IIMhas • l»MMtdone nothingliwilllll* season over spring break U. I hurvday. She 1* n„r..„,ly fc(|J ...... U|, on a three-game road trip, bes ' „...... " •' l,;M'1 Ibr |*.i'.l I..... Vi'.u ■. i.illyifte ...... taking on Assumption Col­ lu.Mury, Ullyrng 102 so la. in hci ,....., ,.,...... ,,,...... Ml,.„ lege (Mass.), Southern New ai.-.'i. I""1 ..... Hm.l ...... Ul ,1, a.. Hampshire and Saint Anselm Ingln-Sl »ho,I" ...... ^ (N.H.). .du.nl I hwtery. making P« ...... Head coach Alicia Grove- S2,J> £ ston led the Lakers to a 10-7 11 nl ol iiiHun|ilv "We"Wc know luilliliiilli i,lol ollipin sliiuigllissin nglhs record in the teams' inau ­ 1nu„ probably Imiking at her andam, weakm*sses,...... ami !I „,ihrnk1Jlk that's gural season, bringing her T r«hl huge as players;players" ’ StellnxStellas said. "I”1 career coaching record to a liuw. sai4neatl coach lane! Burgess. know.|lilw everything ...... she.______tan and, ...... can.’t 22-11 mark. . I.ik, „ things«S they vecome. ,,,...... jml ,Ik . kll()ws „K. GVSU will have 15 letter- andbe»>»ble«oletthegi...... winners retrning in 2013, in­ cluding ten starters off of last 1 »'•*•* " lhl (,VSI) Will rely bull. Slelfox ' years squad.The Lakers only I'.ck.i, Stellox same In

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Thursday at Lake Supe­ be in attendance to watch Taylor is one of the most women, and have them tion to them would be, “Have. * rior State 5:30 p.m. the conclusion. talented players in the switch after each year. you watched and saw the ma­ Saturday vs. Northwood It’s been a common trend GLIAC, and has an offen­ In the 2009-10 season, jority of the crowd leave a6 • 6 p.m. at GVSU and at other cam­ sive repertoire as advanced the last season before the the women took the court? ”' > puses within the GLIAC, a as any other player in the switch was announced and and “What’s worse? Seeing , W. BASKETBALL packed gym for the men’s conference, man or wom­ made, the women were most of your fellow students* game, hut only a quarter an. Sophomore Kat LaPrai- first and the average atten­ leave before the start of your ' Thursday at Lake Supe­ BY BRYCE DEROUIN rior State 7:30 p.m. GVL SPORTS EDITOR of those people staying to rie is currently second in dance at GLIAC games was game, or gradually file in as. ; watch the women. the GLIAC in three-point 563 fans per contest. In the the game went on?” Saturday vs. Northwood I’m not oblivious. I real­ percentage at 47.2 percent 2012-13 season, the GVSU At least with the men.* 8 p.m. GVSU women's ize why most of the people and senior Alex Stelfox just women have averaged 239 playing second, a major- . basketball team may leave early. Students joined the 1,000-point club fans per game in Allendale, ity of people would at least* , M. INDOOR TRACK deserves better have to study, hangout with and did it in Allendale, while the men average 826 catch the second half of-, Friday - Mike Lints Alum­ their friends, or they sim­ but few remained in atten­ spectators at home. the women’s game, or the ni Open 2 p.m. With 2:23 left in the ply don’t want to sit in the dance to see her reach this I understand the prem­ final minutes. game against Northern Fieldhouse for four hours. historic milestone. ise of the idea and I can I’ve talked to members of W. INDOOR TRACK Michigan University, soph­ However, if the men were In 2010, the Office for respect the special interest the women’s basketball team • omore Kristers Zeidaks ex ­ the second game, you know Civil Rights filed a com­ groups ’ feelings. I under ­ and they all agreed. They’d Friday - Mike Lints Alum­ cites the 904 people in at­ they would stay. This leads plaint against the GLIAC stand that on paper, it may rather play in the first game. ni Open 2 p.m. tendance when he catches to one of the biggest mis­ stating that scheduling the seem like a more “fair” The GLIAC needs to let the* * a pass from classmate Ryan conceptions with women’s woman’s games made them way to split the primetime women’s players and coach.- . M. SWIMMING & Majerle and slams down basketball, which is that it appear only as “warm-up” game slots after each year. es decide whats fair, and • DIVING an alley-oop dunk for the can’t be as exciting or watch- contests for the men’s games. However, I don’t think not leave it in the hands of Saturday vs. Indianapolis Grand Valley State Univer­ able as the men’s game. The complaint came from a the special interest group the people who aren’t even. 1 p.m. sity men’s basketball team. Sure, you’re not going special interest group that understands how it can taking part in the games, or Less than 30 minutes lat­ to see anyone slam down was located in Grand Rap­ be embarrassing to watch don’t have to watch the hun- * W. SWIMMING & er, only 207 people will stay a one-handed tomahawk ids, Michigan, where the hundreds of people leave dreds of people turn their i to watch as the GVSU wom­ dunk like Zeidaks, but DIVING GLIAC is stationed. as you take the court. backs on them and leave to- . ens basketball team takes the there is still much to enjoy So now we have a rota­ I don’t know who the exact ward the exits. ^ ! Saturday vs. Indianapolis court to face the Northern from the women’s game. tion, where the men will members are, or their athletic [email protected] ! 1 p.m. Michigan, and even less will Senior guard Briauna play first, followed by the backgrounds, but my ques ­

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;::Free. ;.'No other word can grab a college stu ­ dents attention more than that one singular word. Maybe “cops,” but that’s a totally dif­ ferent discussion. This Saturday, from 6-8 p.m., Grand Val­ ley State University students will have the opportunity to enjoy free pizza from all of tBfc local vendors, while supporting the Lak ­ er; men’s and women’s basketball teams as tfcey take on Northwood University. “Just like any of our other promotions, dir promotions team gets together to come with a concept,” said Doug Witte, digi­ tal media manager at GVSU. “We know that bur demographic, college students, love t»zza. We have quite a few great pizza places jiere in the Grand Rapids area, but the state c£ Michigan is known for pizza with a num- tfcr of pizza franchises headquarters in the sjate of Michigan.” * The participating vendors include Jet’s FHzza, Papa Johns, Hungry Howie’s, Pep- pino’s, Pizza Hut, Mancino’s, Little Caesars and Uccello’s. , •; Fans will have the opportunity to vote for fieir favorites in different categories. The different categories include Student Choice, Golden Pizza (overall best), Best Specialty apd Judges ’ Choice Award. “Were just trying to bring the fans out tp the game and bring them a cool, new ex ­ perience,” said Courtney Zudweg, athletic corporate relations directpr. “The pizza tasting voting is free, so it’s a cool different . thing to do, as well as just get new busi- V losses involved in the community. It’s a •,ct>ol way to get the community involved in 1 Grand Valley athletics.” This is the second annual year that Pizza

Wars has been hosted at GVSU. Last year ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL was the inaugural year of the event and the Dinner!: Free pizza from different local vendors will be available to GVSU students from 6-8 p.m. during Saturday ’s game versus Northwood. vendors enjoyed the exposure that came \Vith Pizza Wars. a way for restaurants to gain more cus ­ enjoyed success on their home court in support the team, and enjoy good basket ­ ’ “Jets Pizza is a proud partner of GVSU tomers. Allendale. The men boast an 8-1 record at ball. We’re just trying to have some fun Athletics,” said Jim Pettyes, owner of Jet’s “They’re pretty excited, ” Zudweg said. home, while the women have an impressive and get people out here to support Grand Pizza in Allendale and Standale. “We love “Some of them work with us normally and 7-1 record. Valley basketball. ” giving back to the community with events some of them are new. It’s just a friendly “Anytime we do any sort of game day The men’s game begins at 6 p.m. and the like Pizza Wars.” competition between pizza vendors. Just promotion, it is to drive the focus to our winners of Pizza Wars will be announced The vendors look forward to showcas­ kind of a different way to outside of the basketball teams,” Witte said. “We have during halftime of the women’s game, which ing their product to college students, who typical advertising to get involved, so they’re two high quality basketball programs and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. are one of their biggest demographics. pretty excited. ” a big game against Northwood. It gives [email protected] Showing off their products to students is Both the GVSU men and women have fans another opportunity to come out,

Marney key to hockey success BY ALEX HARPOUN GVL STAFF WRITER

Over the years, senior forward Tim Marney has 61020204 continue to add different as­ pects of his game to become a well-rounded two-way m w player for the Grand Valley State University Division II men’s club hockey team. Using his long stride and strong skating ability, Mar­ ney has the ability to create time and space for himself and his teammates. Con­ sidered a pure river skater and terrific in open ice by head coach Mike Forbes, Marney has become a big asset for the Lakers, espe­ cially on the penalty kill, a place where Forbes likes to use his skills. “He is a solid two-way ROBERT MATHEWS | GVL Going both ways: Forward Tim Marney has provided the team center,” Forbes said. “Tim with leadership on both the offensive and defensive sides. can provide a boost of of­ fense. He had a good week ­ vision II team, Marney was national championship end against Miami (Ohio) able to grow as a player, on game, but came up short with a couple goals and has the Division III team with with a one goal loss to Flori­ been a point per game guy more playing time and re­ da Gulf last spring. for us this year.” sponsibility. “I never won a major As a forward, putting up “The team was stacked championship in my hockey offensive numbers is key, but with talent when I was a career before that,” Marney as a center in Forbes system, freshman,” Marney said. said. “We had a great team, there are more requirements “There wasn’t a whole lot of my sophomore year. I was than just scoring. Constant­ room for incoming guys that lucky enough to be a parf* ly working on the all-around year. I had a great time play­ of it and able to contribute* game, supporting the puck ing Division III and it got Two years ago was the best well, and being as good on me acclimated to playing in feeling in the world, and last the defensive side as on the the ACHA” year was pretty heartbreak ­ offensive, has helped make During his first season ing watching them take it Marney become an integral with the Division II team as away from us. ” two-way player. a sophomore, Marney used Playing on the same line “If you do the little that development to help with his brother, sophomore things well, the goals and the Lakers win a national forward Blaine Marney, has assist will come,” Marney championship. been a bright spot for Tim in said. “Being my last season, “Tim scored a great his senior season. I want to contribute every goal for us in the national “Growing up playing to-^ night and help the team the championship game against gether in the backyard, we best I can to win.” Michigan State the year we have good chemistry to­ Since Marney started his won,” Forbes said. “It was the. gether,” Marney said. “It’s freshman year on the Divi­ third goal of the game and cool being out there with sion III team, he was able to helped blow it wide open him now. We only had one develop his defensive play, for us with a great top shelf year playing together in high and gain valuable experi­ wrist shot. Tim is capable of school.” ence at the American Col­ being a dominate player at The Lakers look to re­ legiate Hockey Association this level.” main in the top spot in their level. Instead of playing as a As a.junior, Marney went ACHA region this spring. fourth line center on the Di­ back to his second straight [email protected] JANUARY 17, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN SPORTS

M EM'S S V\ I M M I N G Ferrero is swim team ’s “freshman phenom’5

ROBERT MATHEWS | GVfJ Swimming strong: Lead by freshman Gianni Ferrero, the men’s swimming team has jumped into the top-15 in the nation and will be heading going head-to-head with Indianapolis on Jan. -‘bt Fresh from Germany, Ferrero stacks up swimming awards «*• m i) BY JAY BUSHEN afraid to learn a new language and faster than we thought he would be. ” “He has raised our relays to the next “He’s hilarious, ” Griffith said. “He GffL ASSISTANT SPORTS to meet so many new people,but it Ferrero was just getting started. level. It should be a lot of fun to see was a little quiet when he first gqt- has actually been pretty easy. Peo­ In his first three meets, Ferrero how these next few weeks go.” here, but he’s definitely warmed up.. It took fresh­ ple are much more friendly here. has already won seven individual The Lakers have a shot at win­ Gianni is just one of the bros now.” , man Gianni Fer­ It’s been great.” events, notched a trio of NCAA B ning the GLIAC title in 2013, but The Lakers have won all three, rero less than The Lakers saw Ferrero on film, cut times and broke a pair of GVSU currently trails Wayne State Uni­ meets in 2013, with victories over three weeks to go and when they received word of his pool records. His time in the 500 versity in the standings. GVSU Nova Southeastern University (137, from “freshman” plans last summer, GVSU had high freestyle (4 minutes 30.75 seconds) is currently ranked No. 12 in the 61), University of Findlay (242-36)- to “phenom.” expectations for their new teammate. was more than five seconds faster NCAA, one spot behind their and Wayne State (165-135). Ferrero be ­ He was originally going to begin than the previous mark cross-state rivals. Both GVSU squads will conclude* came the newest his collegiate career at GVSU in the The 5’ 11 freshman was imme­ “I’m a team player,” Ferrero said. their regular season on Saturday, member of the fall, but a snafu with his SAT s de­ diately recognized for his success in “I need the team to push me to get when they welcome the University, Grand Valley FERRERO layed his enrollment until the start the pool, and was named a GLIAC better, just as I need to push them. of Indianapolis to Allendale at 1 p.m.. State University of the winter semester. He immedi­ Swimming & Diving Athlete of the The GLIAC championships are The GLLAC Championships will start men’s swimming and diving team af­ ately proved he was worth the wait. Week as well as CollegeSwimming. coming up in a few weeks, hope­ Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in Canton, Ohio, ter he moved from Idstein, Germany “We knew he was going to be corn’s Swimmer of the Week. fully we can perform well there.” and the NCAA Division II National^ to the United States in December. fast,” said junior teammate Michael “He has very good technique, The Lakers not only added an­ Championships are scheduled to be- * “I had to leave everything be ­ Griffith. “Then he broke a freshman and his turns are masterful, ” said other talented swimmer to their ros­ gin March 6 in Birmingham, Ala. - W hind me,” Ferrero said. “I was record in his first meet. He’s even GVSU head coach Andy Boyce. ter, but also somewhat of a jokester. [email protected] I l i \\ O L L E 11 II O C k E Y Division I roller hockey set sights on nationals v things this season. The Lakers have their ! By EVAN MCMILLIN “Our start to our season has been great,” the same time everybody pretty much con­ eyes set on a championship. 1 GVL STAFF WRITER said senior forward David Oswald. “We’ve tributes, so I’d hate to single out somebody worked really hard for it. A couple of hic­ and not include other players.” “A lofty goal for us would be to win na- \ The Grand Valley State University men’s cups, a couple of losses, but we’re in first The Lakers have also proved that they are tionals,” Dow said. “Winning regionals j c£b roller hockey team finds themselves place in our region right now and we’ve got a resilient team. This past weekend, GVSU would be a good goal, which means we’d \ ranked No. 1 in their region. However, they a tournament this weekend coming up, so found themselves trailing 4-0 to Michigan probably have to beat Michigan State, which j are not readyto become complacent. we’ll see how it goes.” State. The Lakers would eventually come­ would be a good game for us to overcome.” { “I’m definitely impressed with the way the The Lakers have seen themselves come back to tie it 5-5 in the third period. The Lakers Division I team next plays . team has started, but that doesn’t go with­ together as the year has progressed. They’ve “We never give up,” Dow said. “I mean we Jan. 19-20 in Cincinnati, Ohio with games . out saying that we don’t have a lot of room seen their quality of play increase as they ended up losing the game, but still, just for us against Central Michigan, Michigan State, ■ for improvement,” said assistant head coach have become acquainted with each other to come back from 4-0 to tie it at some point Ohio State, and Eastern Michigan. The Divi- j Ryan Gendron. “I’m happy with some of the throughout the season. shows that we have the ability to comeback sion B team also plays Jan. 19-20 with games { wins we’ve had, but I’m also kind of unhappy “From my standpoint I’ve noticed how against any team and play with any team.” against Ohio State, Michigan State, and two | as well with some of the losses we’ve had. So everybody has come together,” said senior GVSU’s early season success has them games against Eastern Michigan. I’d say we’re doing okay, but we’ve got some defensive specialist Nick Dow. “Everybody looking ahead to accomplishing even more [email protected] i room for improvement.” has been on the same page. They like to lis­ The Division I team has compiled a record ten and work together as a team and not play of 9-2-1 so far while the Division B team has as individuals. ” put up a 2-2-3 record. GVSU has had key Coach Gendron has enjoyed the balance wins against Michigan State University, Ohio his team has displayed so far. For GVSU, it’s State University, Eastern Michigan Univer­ been teamwork that has gotten them to be sity, Central Michigan University, and the this successful. University of Michigan. However, the Lakers “It’s a team effort,” Gendron said. “There’s aren’t simply content with a “good” start. a couple of guys that lead us in stats, but at

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Grand Rapids Symphony teaches students professional experience

BY MARY MATTINGLY ers. The students joined at which they’re expected GVL STAFF WRITER in for the last piece, “Bal­ to work, something Cassell let Music ” from the op­ experienced first hand. he Grand Rapids era “Faust, ” composed by “I remember chatting Symphony Orches­ Charles Francis Gounod. with my stand partner,” tra performs annu ­ Varineau took time dur ­ Cassell recalled of last year’s Tally at Grand Valley Stateing the concert to explain collaboration. “You get to University in the “Arts at the minimal rehearsal time see how they work and how Noon” series, and as of last students had in order to pre­ well they play. You see from year, selected students are pare for the performance. their perspective what a dif­ getting experience playing “Part ofbeing in a profes­ ficult part is, and what is not with the orchestra - some­ sional orchestra is to make so difficult. ” thing many musicians find do with remarkably limited For Steven Burg, a vio­ is the most valuable teacher rehearsal time,” Varineau linist and senior music stu ­ when it comes to playing said during the concert. dent, performing with the professionally. “You get the job done and GRSO helps him rationalize “This is (students ’) intro­ then perform it.” his career. duction to the professional Henry Duitman, con­ “Sharing a stand with music world,” said John ductor of orchestras at them and playing right next Varineau, associate conduc ­ GVSU, coordinates which to them, it’s a direct com­ tor of the GRSO, before the students play with the parison of where they are at concert. “We will do this GRSO every year. This year, and where you need to be, ” concert on one rehearsal.” the members of the Cham­ Burg said. Varineau, a clarinet­ ber Orchestra were chosen Burg worked with ist who also conducts the to play. Varineau before GVSU, Grand Rapids Youth Sym­ “These are our top play­ playing in the Grand Rapids phony and Classical Or­ ers,” Duitman said. “It’s a Youth Symphony. chestra, has been connected wonderful opportunity for “I gained a respect for to GVSU for several years. them.” older orchestral works, ” The relationship began Holly Cassell, violinist Burg said. “(Varineau) is when Arthur Campbell, and junior music student, into community outreach, GVSU professor of clari­ understands the impor­ a lot of people know him. net, invited him to take on tance of playing with the He is generally a pretty cool students from the school’s orchestra. guy? growing clarinet studio. “(GRSO members) are Duitman said having Though Varineau no lon­ always telling you about the GRSO come each year ger teaches at GVSU, he still people they’ve worked with, is a great experience for the returns every year with the as well as the music they students. GRSO. have played,” Cassell said. “We’re very thankful The concert, which took “It helps with networking. ” GRSO comes out every place Jan. 16 in the Louis But besides networking, year and gives students this Armstrong Theatre, fea­ playing with the GRSO also opportunity,” Duitman said. tured a program of works demonstrates to students “(The students) love it.” written by French compos­ the professional standard mmattingly((Llanthorn.com

IMystery, Magic & Mayhem comes to GV

STACY sabaitis andand 20th 20th century century print print history, history, and and escapeescape artists,artists, therethere’s’ s illusionists,illusionists, » VL STAFF WRITER thus relates to printmaking and our there’s sleight of hand, so there’s *i» own collection of museum quality all these different types of magic » •-Grand Valley State University works on paper.” that, you know, we all kind of ♦fijis some new magic to shar^. When they saw the exhibit at group together as one thing, but •**Tn collaboration with the the American Museum of Magic, they’re all very different skill sets ♦Jknerican Museum of Magic in Kemler said they were very in­ to do each.” ♦ ^lirshall, Mich., the GVSU Art terested in the idea of doing it at Paris Tennenhouse, exhibit • (Jajlery is hosting “Mystery, Mag- GVSU. and collections design manager at !k£;& Mayhem: Wonders from the “One of the reasons being that GVSU, said the staff had fun put­ ‘American Museum of Magic,” on the collection at the American ting the exhibit together. •Sjsplay until March 20. Museum of Magic consists of hun ­ “The content and theme of •••flhe idea for the exhibit started dreds of very kind-of-a vibrant and magic made it very fun to design,” cause Michigan is sort of the really interesting posters spanning, Tennenhouse said. “There are so ♦fcentral area for magic in the U.S., you know, well over a hundred many things that could be done, it Nathan Kemler, collections years,” Kemler said. was hard not to go overboard. In Jp^nager at GVSU. Because the posters, also known the end, we are restricted to spa­ EMMA MOULTON | GVL tial realities, time and budget con­ * “Right in our backyard in Mich­ as* lithographs, cover more than A magical showcase: Lucas Moneypenny looks at "Mystery, Magic, and igan, there’s kind of this culture one hundred years, Kemler said cerns, so I think the exhibition is Mayhem: Wonders from the American Museum of Magic” in the PAC Gallery. one of the exhibit ’s focuses is on fun to look at and tasteful, as well and history of magic that no one also play in the gallery March 14, the piece that the audience liked how the printing process changed as educational. ” reallyknows about, ” he said. featuring pieces written by compo­ the best and one by the three judg ­ over time. Along with the exhibit, Ellen , Besides the museum, there is sition students who are competing es who are in attendance. The posters show the history of Sprouls, education coordinator for also a cemetery in Colon, Mich, to hear their music played. Other events include a lecture magic as well as magic’s cortnec- the GVSU art gallery, organized where many of the magicians are “So the. competition is going to by Mark Schwartz, GVSU associate tion to Michigan, and also give events to accompany the series. buried, as well as Abbot ’s Magic be that the students are going to professor of anthropology, about information about minorities and The GVSU Chamber Music Novelty Store. write pieces that are a minute long, the history of magic, and “A Slight women in the performing art. Ensemble will play concerts in the . Henry Matthews, director of and then of course the New Music of Hand. An Illusionary Night of “So we’re talking about the ori­ Art Gallery Jan. 28 and Feb. 18 at galleries and collections at GVSU, Ensemble will play these pieces,” Mystery and Magic,” which will gins of magic, there’s information 8 p.m. decided what items to include in Sprouls said. wrap up the series on March 20 at and objects relating to kind of “And because where the ex ­ the exhibit. For the composition, students 5 p.m. this idea of spiritualism, and how hibit is magic, in discussion with “It was my idea to have an ex ­ will use the. “Mystery, Magic, & Students interested in participat­ magic kind of came from that and the music department, our theme hibition of artifacts in discussions Mayhem” theme and one of the ing in the final magic show should how that was an ongoing theme is gonna be mysterious music, ” with staff and board members at posters or objects from the exhibit contact Sprouls at sproulse@gvsu. throughout magic, this idea of„ Sprouls said. “So the music will the magic museum, after my first as inspiration. Once the .competi­ edu. All events are free and open you know, spirits involved,” Kem­ have a mystical and mysterious visit there,” Matthews said. “First tion is over, there will be two prizes to the public. ler said. “Then we talk about the quality to it.” and foremost, the poster collection given out to the students, one for ssabaltl* a lanthorn.com is.an astounding collection of I9th different types of magic. There’s The New Music Ensemble will f JANUARY 17, 2013 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT B5

The band will be taking a couple soofs from “Ms. Direction,” the entire “Southern Not afraid of personality Heart” album and a lot of new song»J#r their set list for the upcoming concert. ^ ♦ « But before getting on stage, West and Fhjn has to always visit the bathroom, but nd* (o huddle. “Huddles, we don’t huddle and we cjog’t do hand claps...maybe if we opened up Jor Selena Gomez we would, ” Grayson said.- * • The group may not have a pep talk beif£>»e going on but they say the bathroom is wfit gets them ready for a show. ! «l “Ryan checks his hair and we all morally support him and tell him it is fine,” Rob*4a said. “We must reassure him that it is then we will go onstage and play.” The band said that once their hair is to go onstage, they hope for lots of ladie$*i PAUL CLARK | COURTESY the crowd. But it isn’t just about the applause An unbreakable bond: Ryley Grayson. Taylor Robida, James Christian Reinhardt, and Ryan St. John make up local rock band West and Run. they get after a show that keeps them goi$a. “People can applause or whatever, >pt Local band West and Run They said that it takes each member ’s unique Although they’ve been able to book The when people come up to you and say, ‘Dln^, part to make the bands pop rock sound. Pyramid Scheme, The Intersection and many you guys are awesome,’ like persoqaljy plays The Pyramid Scheme “What Taylor brings is baselines, but they other places, sometimes they get denied. Re­ thanking you,” Reinhardt said. “People wfll are not normal baselines, ” Grayson said. cently the band tried to book the South by always applaud for you, but it is when BY SHELBY PENDOWSKI “Ryan brings delayedguitar and atmospher­ Southwest Musical Festival in Austin, Texas, get those people after the show that cojne GVL STAFF WRITER ic sound, Jimmy brings drums, and I bring but did not land the gig. So, they take the up to you and buy something from you*«r the rest, you know. ” denial and change it into motivation. say things like, T really want your CD’ o|\ I When it comes to the local Grand Rapids Each band member brings in other bands, “Sometimes you don’t really feel like you want to hear more stuff ’... that kind of stuffls band West and Run, there are no boundar ­ movies and experiences to create the sound. are being in a band, like right now, and you when you’re like that’s cool.” ! • * ies. West and Run is not just about music, but Angels and Airwaves, Jack Mannequin, They carry the encouragement they* g£t also about their friendship and experiences. Dangerous Summer, Gaslight Anthem, Led a from applause and compliments from shuvfs “I have kissed (Ryan St. John) on the Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams to their weekly practice. At the end of each mouth four times,” said lead singer Ryley and the Breakfast Club are just some of their song they play an applause recording. “Q ts Grayson about their guitarist. influences. Huddles, we don't huddle moral support, it makes us feel like we fcre Original members, Grayson and James But there is more to their songs than just doing something,” Reinhardt said. Reinhardt created the band in August 2009, these influences. Although the band has and we don'tdo hand claps... West and Run is currently working j&i but they weren’t originally West and Run. Af­ many mixed opinions on musician Taylor maybe if we opened up for a new album with the working title “Co$e ter three band members quit a year after the Swift, the band creates their lyrics similarly. Static,” Grayson said. The band is hoping Jo formation, Grayson and Reinhardt decided Grayson, who writes all the lyrics, said he Selena Gomez we would. record the album with producer Paul Levift, to start over. Taylor Robida, bassist, was the must be single or go through a break up to who also worked with All Time Low. Ah&jg next to join the band through a Craigslist ad write songs. He even said that at least one with working on a new album, the harness and a Facebook post. St. John joined later. band member must be single at all times so looking to tour and book more shows. • “(St. John) joined the band right before that they can draw from the real life experi­ “Hopefully we are making money our CD release show, so we had a crowd of ences for song inspiration. this and starting a career instead of tryin^^o like three hundred and that was his first show The band promises a lively show when make it a career still,” Reinhardt said. with us, ” Robida said. “And since it was a big they play The Pyramid Scheme Jan. 19, but Robida said being in a band makes ycJjLi show we had to learn a long set, like twenty this won’t be the first time that West and Run reevaluate your passions. Each member said RYLEY GRAYSON songs in like two weeks. We were doing like will play there, or in Grand Rapids. they put the band before other responsibili­ VOCALS/GUITAR seven hour practices twice a week. ” “Grand Rapids shows are hit or miss, they ties. It’s that attitude that keeps the bandja- St. John and Robida, Grand Valley State can sometimes be very packed or really dead,” gether and growing. University students, began as fans of the Reinhardt said. “But I think the Pyramid The band said they invite everyone*fo band and judges at a Battle of the Bands Scheme brings enough people even if it is just are going to hit those dry spots a lot like you come out to the show this weekend, and they competition that West and Run won. people coming in to go to the bar. Plus it is an feel like you are not doing anything or not owe thanks to their sponsors and promoter “The true background on the band is all local line up so that hopefully, if all bands going anywhere or you’re going backwards, ” Nate from Fusion Shows, who gave all.t^e Jimmy and I, when we had our two other do their part, will bring in a lot of people.” Reinhardt said. “But when you think about it, bands the opportunity to play. ; I* members, we played at Battle of the Bands The band will be playing alongside lo­ a lot of bands can’t say they have released two Tickets for the 6 p.m. show are $8 arnl and these two were judges, ” Grayson said. cal bands The Dockside Fever, Hurry Home, albums and have put their music on iTunes can be purchased online at www.pyramld- “We won, so they picked us to be number Carielle, Adversary, Records and Small Town and Spotify and streaming music sites.” schemebar.com . ' one. And I talk to them and I was like do Victory. West and Run has played with Small The band knows how far they have come For more information on West and RQ*> you guys like the new Blink 182 record? And Town Victory at 48 West and competed against by these accomplishments and by their two al- go to www.westandrun.bandcamp.com .. *• now we are all in the band together.” The Dockside Fever at Battle of the Bands. bums, “Southtua Heart” and “ spendowskLalanthorncom v-rr..; . ------**32 l*nnt ------'jX~ Seraphim advances in Heavyweights Competition! BY MATTHEW OBERSKI music in the winter, and that start playing shows,” said Jor­ GVL STAFF WRITER summer they recorded an EP dan Radvansky, Grand Valley with Johnny Franck, former State University student and If you’ve been looking into guitarist of Attack Attack! lead vocalist. the metal music scene of West “We all were playing music Seraphim has toured most Michigan itching for some­ together, so we decided it’d be of Michigan, but is still work ­ thing new, look no further. fun to actually be a band, ” said ing on booking concerts out Screaming out of Hudsonville, Noah Smethwick, bassist for of the state, mostly because of Mich., Seraphim is a five-piece Seraphim. financial requirements. metal band ready to shock Their EP, “The Passage,” Booking shows outside of anyone that doubts their mu ­ was released later that year and West Michigan causes them sical talent. then the band began booking some trouble because they The five members met in shows. aren’t well-known throughout high school, but didn’t decide “Honestly, once we decided the state, but they’re working to form Seraphim until two to go to the studio, it was just diligently to change that. Re­ years ago. They started writing natural progression that wad cently, they did an interview with Alternative Press Maga­ zine as a featured artist, to be published in March. “We have the potential to be something more, and when we play shows, that’s normally what people see,” Radvansky WSNEVERST9PS! said. They draw influences from ...AND NEITHER DO WE major names in the post-hard- core scene, including Attack Attack!, We Came as Romans and others. But they always bring their own style and en­ ergy to writing and playing music, which is one thing that usually sets them apart from other metal bands. “A lot of bands in the metal scene like to write songs that are kind of negative, and that’s fine,” Radvansky said. “For us, we may have sadder moments in our music, but we want to end the songs on a positive om note and lift people up instead of bringing them down.” MATTOBERSKI | GVL So close: Guitarist Jalen Buer and Seraphim have advanced to the Finals of the Heavyweights They hinted at a similar Championship of Rock competition and will be playing on Feb. 9 with a chance to take home $2,500. theme for their upcoming al­ bum, which is recorded and in T School who went to support rounds of bands competing in cal post-hardcore bands at the the final processes before re­ Seraphim. “If they seriously January to get a total of six fi­ Division Avenue Arts Collec­ lease, tentatively set for spring. want to go places, they will.” nalists competing for the first tive. For more information on Along with several other Along with Muskegon ’s prize package, which includes the show, go to www.thedaac. local bands, Seraphim com­ HUII IS 81 TWITTER fli The Severed Process, Sera­ $2,500. org. peted Jan. 11 in the first round phim advanced to the final Guitarist Ian Bybee hopes Seraphim can be found of the Heavyweights Champi­ LIVE UPDATES round. They expressed their that with each performance, on Facebook and Spotify, onship of Rock competition excitement later in a Facebook the audience has a genuine and their EP “The Pas­ at The Intersection in Grand post on the band ’s page, “We experience and thoroughly sage” can be purchased bn Rapids. The audience voted to advanced to the final round enjoys the show. iTunes and Amazon.com. advance two of the six bands thanks to you all! 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