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Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Thursday, April 3, 2008 Man carrying GV Greeks concealed weapon arrested fooled in near campus DPS pulls four hoax rally men over leaving GVSU party, driver Student designs hoax protesting carrying gun runs Greek community, debate sparks from police officers across campus, on Livejournal By Michelle Hamilton By Alicia Wireman GVL News Editor GVL Managing Editor A group of men, ranging in The joke is on Grand Valley State University age from teens to early 40s, told as students across campus fell into the hoax of a law enforcement officers at Grand Protest the Greeks rally. Valley State University they Seven students showed up at the Cook-Carillion decided to leave the university Tower Tuesday to rally against the Greek community, campus after getting lost on their after more than 100 comments were posted on the GVLI Katie Mitchell way to a party early Saturday GVSU Livejournal community. But what many Greek-free campus: Students gather near the clocktower to listen to speaker Tyler Falk talk about the greek community Although Falk morning. One of the men, a 35- people did not know was the protest stemmed from did not create the hoax, he was the face behind the protest and he spoke about both positive and negative stereotypes of Greek life year-old from Grand Rapids, was carrying a concealed, loaded a class project called “The Hoax.” after a friend designed the hoax in a capstone class. their opinions, and as a result, the Greek government “(The protest) was initially designed as a minor Her identity could not be revealed due to her position body became involved, he added. handgun. When a conversion van hoax,” said Tyler Falk, the face behind the rally. in the Greek community, Falk said. “I would have like to seen more response from driving on campus began “We were expecting students to gather around the The rumors of the protest spread quickly across the Greek hierarchy,” he said. “But out of the several clocktower, hold up a big sign, realize April Fool’s GVSU’s campus, and the response was tremendous, swerving erratically, GVSU officers suspected the driver was and go home.” Falk said. Greeks and non-Greeks alike expressed Falk was asked to be the organizer of the project See Hoax, A2 operating under the influence, said Capt. Brandon DeHaan, assistant director of GVSU’s Department of Public Safety. At about I a m. on Saturday Native American morning, an officer followed Pew art gallery the van off campus toward the intersection of Lake Michigan student org Drive and 40th Avenue and pulled the vehicle over. The van’s Student Senate elections end under construction five male passengers were met by recoups funding this week. Students can vote three law enforcement officers. DeVos Centergets 2,300-square-foot addition to The driver tested positive By Kyle Meinke for up to 10 candidates. The for a blood alcohol level above GVL Senior Reporter ballots can be found through provide space for Gordon Art Gallery the legal limit, and he was also Announcements on Blackboard. carrying marijuana. For the first time in almost four By Danielle Arndt “We needed to put something on During a search of the van, years, a student organization filed GVL Senior Reporter top of the gallery,” he said. which was incident to the lawful an appeal against the Student Senate Each board receives a percentage of The Gordon Gallery is home to arrest of the driver, a box of a one-of-a-kind collection of oil handgun ammunition was found. Appropriations Committee regarding the total Student Life funds, and then A 2,300-square-foot addition to paintings by artist andMichigan native Upon finding the ammunition, Student Life funding. student leaders on each board decide the Richard M. DeVos Center on Mathias Alien (1871 - 1938). officers proceeded to pat down The Native how to allocate the funds. Grand Valley State University’s Pew The original set of works was a the vehicle’s four passengers. American Student The NASA is part of the 15- Campus is underway and running member Cultural CLB, which was gift to GVSU from the Gordons, after It is not illegal to carry Association ahead of schedule. given $92,500 earlier this academic whom the gallery was named. There ammunition, but it was an submitted an appeal Construction began before year. The Appropriations Committee are now 54 paintings in the collection indication to the officers they on March 24 and Christmas and was anticipated to did not fulfill the group’s $7,800 and not enough space in the current should search the vehicle, presented its case to be complete by the end of July, said gallery to display DeHaan said. the Student Senate appeal because not only would it Scott Whisler, cut funds already allocated to other them all. No weapons were found on Appropriations project manager for “The primary reason was The plans for three of the passengers, and the Committee on student organizations, but it would Facilities Planning. the conference fourth — 35-year-old Pavanne Tuesday. The interfere with the budget decisions The three-story to expand the art gallery made by student leaders, said rooms have not yet Benne — ran from the scene organization Tromkka building addition — to provide more art been finalized, said before an officer could search submitted an Autumn Trombka, Student Senate is located on the vice president of finance. David VanderSloot, him. original budget requesting more than south end of DeVos and a better experience However. the Appropriations director for the Two officers pursued Benne $30,000. but was allocated $ I after the Building E and Conference and on foot, heading north of Lake group failed to send a representative Committee allowed groups within the will provide extra for the viewers. ” board to take voluntary budget cuts to Event Planning Michigan Drive. While in pursuit, to the budget negotiations on Feb. exhibit space for help fund the NASA. Services at GVSU, the officers noticed the suspect 13. the George and “We didn’t want to but he expects they throwing a shiny object on the GVSU senior Charles Barbara Gordon hurt organizations will be similar to ground. One officer continued to Putnam, treasurer for Gallery, as well as SCOTT WHISLER who have followed those that already chase the fleeing passenger, and the NASA, attended two new conference FACILITIES PLANNING PROJECT the rules all year, exist in Building the other retrieved the object, the second and rooms. MANAGER so we did it in C of the DeVos which was a loaded 38-calibur final budget “We are basically the fairest way _ Center. revolver, DeHaan said. meeting but did adding 20 feet onto Right now it After running into a wooded not challenge ^ we could,” the building,” Whisler said. “The Trombka is thought the two rooms will be area. Benne fell to the ground and the group’s Mr primary reason was to expand the art ^ s a i d targeted more toward student use, was taken into custody. He was funding gallery — to provide more art and a "j “We gave VanderSloot added. later logged in the Ottawa County status. He better experience for the viewers.” Jail on a bond of $10,000. On was the The conference rooms were See Construction, A2 Monday. Benne was arraigned NASA’s lone secondary.______representative ^ organizations on the charges of resisting and at the appeals w the chance to obstructing arrest and carrying a hearing. voluntarily give concealed weapon, DeHaan said. “What this case funds, and I applaud The vehicle’s driver, who was hinges on is a ASU and LSU for also taken to the Ottawa County m ^communication,” lending a helping Jail, was released on bond earlier Putnam said. “We hand.” this week. “We do not know whether feel like we’re being Of the five . 1 punished for what organizations that they were invited or uninvited amounts to nobody’s attended the hearing, guests,” DeHaan said. “Students should be aware of who will be fault ... It’s just only the ASU and nrrG‘ attending their parties and use the system breaking | LSU contributed funds mf to the NASA. care and caution.” down.” —7 "k The appeal was a partial success “Being that Native Americans The men were from the Grand for the group — it received a total of are vastly underrepresented in our Rapids area, but there is no known connection between them $2,001 after the Asian Student Union country, the Asian Student Union will rTFirc ** vm'. and the Latino Student Union took voluntarily give $ 1,500, ” said Michael 1&S5 Due'- and GVSU. voluntary budgets cuts. However, the Foreman, an officer for ASU. news @ lanthorn .com NASA was hoping to recoup $7,800 But the Black Student Union a of its original budget proposal. declined the NASA’s request for To determine student organization $600. Web Exclusive: funding. Student Senate divides “It’s each organization’s fiscal Visit www. lanthorn. GVl / Matt Butterfield each organization into one of nine See Funding, A2 Slugger: Construction has begun on the front section of DeVos Building E on the Pew Campus ®com for Ask Gleaves categoriescalled Campus Life Boards. A2 Thursday, April 3, 2008 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn

Hoax were even realistic once I Funding were not received by other discovered that this was all a group members. continued from page A1 continued from page A1 class project ” said Student But Putnam did seem Senate President Frank Foster. thankful for what the group dozen e-mails I received for this, and other responsibilities,” “Unfortunately, (the hoax) eventually received, calling there was only one that was very said Eboni Brown, president affected some people, and it’s just it a “partial victory” for the aggressive.” of BSU. “We’ve already had a shame that that 's what it takes to NASA. Falk was informed from an our budget cut by $6,000, and get a good grade in a class.” “We certainly expected and anonymous source that the Greek we just can’t voluntarily cut Foster was one of the Greek hoped to receive the amount we government was threatening to anything.” supporters to show up at the rally were asking for, so this is not have the Department of Public Putnam said his group did on Tuesday. He said he decided to a complete victory,” Putnam Safety waiting at the clocktower not receive notice of the first attend to hear what the protesters said. “But each group has a for misuse of campus property. Cultural Campus Life Board had to say about the Greek responsibility to defend their So at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting, saying “it was ail a community. own funds, and we respect protest, Falk obtained a permit to big miscommunication.” “If there were any real that.” reserve the property for the rally. However, Finance student concerns, 1 wanted to The NASA was allocated Only four Greek members Committee records indicate be able to address them,” he $9,500 for the current fiscal were present at the rally since three e-mails were sent to each said. “I believed the protest was year. Committee members the Greek community was not organization detailing time and something sincere, but it’s a urged the group to still encouraged to attend, but that did place of the budget hearings, conversation that some people continue with its intended not stop the debate from making its which were first announced in did want to have on campus, and plans for next year, but to way online. A GVSU group blog January. there’s no problem with them seek co-sponsorships with on Livejoumal consisted of more For NASA, the e-mails talking about it.” other organizations and to than 100 responses of students were sent to Lydia Ramos, The Protest the Greeks rally is make timely reserve requests debating back and forth about who the organization listed as just one of many hoaxes that has the positives and negatives of the its contact person. According to ensure adequate funding is been created by this particular Greek community. One post by to Stuey, Ramos is currently an available. student for a class project, Falk a user named janerevolts entails officer in the organization, but said. But despite it all being a [email protected] a story about going through the Putnam said she is a “casual hoax, the protest sparked an sorority’s formal recruitment this member” and the messages important discussion, he added. past fall, and she said it was “by “I’ve heard some well- far, one of the most humiliating and hellish three days” she ever reasoned and insightful encountered. The blog continues arguments coming from both to read that she was disregarded sides — Greek and non- Greek. ” he said. “With all things “once they found out (she) didn’t read Nicholas Sparks. ” considered, we succeeded in doing what we needed to do Even though the janerevolts Candlelight Vigil — giving people an opportunity blog sparked more than 15 to discover where they stand on responses, the creator of the blog, nomoregreeks, admitted the the issue and to learn something GVL / Katie Mitchell about their beliefs.” for the Unborn story was fictional and simply an Greek pride: GVSU student Zack Kendra shows his support for the Greek addition to the hoax. community at the anti-Greek protest. The meeting was held Tuesday night at the managingeditor@lanthomxom clocktower “I questioned if these blogs

Construction as well as by members of and Event Planning Services, of the construction efforts continued from page A1 the community for business will be to help maintain, on-campus, including the or other Grand Rapids area- regulate and facilitate the renovations to the Lower focused purposes. space. Commons. “There are a lot of student The specialty rooms, The DeVos addition The Gordon Gallery has groups that want to meet on the which include the Loosemore was funded by GVSU and been temporarily closed Pew Campus,” he said. “And Auditorium, the Gordon the source of funds for the because of construction. the new space will hopefully Gallery and the Amway Board project was university fund Its normal business hours alleviate some of the stress in Room, are slightly more raising, said James Moyer, are Monday through Friday attempting to accommodate restrictive, VanderSloot said. vice president for Facilities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and those groups.” "The president’s office Planning. Design Plus is the Thursdays from I0 a.m. to 7 The DeVos Center presently basically determines what project architect and engineer, p.m. To learn more about the contains six meeting spaces takes place in these rooms, and Pioneer Construction is Gordon Gallery, visit http:// like the two being developed and we just implement the the construction manager/ www.gvsu.edu/artgallery. and five specialty spaces scheduling plans,” he said. contractor, he added. Both — all of which may be rented Once the conference rooms groups have experience [email protected] out for GVSU’s various are complete, VanderSloot’s working with GVSU and are academic events and services, role, along with Conference currently involved in several

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The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published under the S WE DELIVER! 7 DAYS A WEEK authorization of the GVSU Newspaper AdvisoryBoard OVER 20 LOCATIONS IN THE GRAND RAPIDS-KALAMAZOO AREA TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM Corrections At the Lanthorn, we strive to bring you the most accurate news possible If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. If you find any "YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" errors of fact in the Lanthorn, let us know by calling (616) 331-2464 or by e-mailing editorialelanthom com. lit* 7107 710) 7004 7107 JIMMV JOHN S IMNCHISE UC III RICMtS IIJIHHI Wt Heser.e !*« li(Ui Ii Make Mena Chjufis Michelle Hamilton, News Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn A [email protected] NEWS Thursday, April 3, 2008 1 l.ll L ______^LGVL DIGEST III News in Brief Hate crimes discussed at GV Michigan Civil Rights Commission hosts public forum

. GVSU alumina speaks out on campus hate crime, no students share stories at Fire and Ice Week At the Students for Life Jessica Levine are allowed to do to help the students,” kick-off candlelight vigil on G'V7. Staff Writer she said. “(We offer) the Intercultural ’ Monday, 1982 Grand Valley Affairs Committee, (where we) try to '• State University alumna On Monday, the Michigan Civil Rights address any issues that are brought to us. Nancy Fohlbrook spoke to Commission hosted a public forum on If the (hate speech) is allowed, we can’t • students about her personal campus hate crime and speech. to do anything. But we hold discussions - experience with abortion. A panel of leaders and policymakers a lot. That’s key. We have round-table Fohlbrook, of Saginaw, had in civil rights met at the Cook-DeWitt discussions and open forums, which are an abortion when she was a Center at Grand Valley State University key to helping the students cope. But if freshman in college. She was to talk about initiatives for the university there is no action against it ... that’s the 18. environment to maintain a delicate balance problem.” Fohlbrook ’s visit to between free speech and hate speech. The panelists understood Anderson’s campus was part of the annual Students from frustration and recommended solutions to abortion debate during Fire Michigan universities this problem. Marlene “Protecting both Kowalski-Braun, and Ice Week at Grand Valley were asked to join \ , State University between the this discussion and to free speech and director of the GVSU testify if they have been Women’s Center, pro-choice group Voices for harrassment-free Healthy Choices and anti­ victimized or have explained GVSU’s abortion group Students for observed any kind of environment is difficult, hate crime protocol. “There was no DIRECTOR PARKER - „ MR. SCOTT Life. hate crime or speech. but it's something Although the two groups The panel was ready method for reporting have differing views on to hear and respond to every university has to incidents on campus,” she said. “So what we abortion, both have come to these experiences, but tackle... ” the agreement that providing no students showed up decided was a protocol Michigan Civil Rights Commisi HAROLD CORE A the proper information is to share their stories. that is very accessible PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER important, said Students In 2006 no hate to faculty, staff and -r: AT DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS for Life President Chelsea crimes were reported students. It is designed 1-800-482-3604 Eerkes. on GVSU’s campus. to make the university www.michigan.gov/mdcr Informational events will The same holds true for Western, Eastern act more nimbly and L .RIGHTS continue to be hosted until and University of Michigan. The panel, efficiently. Specifically the university Friday by both organizations. however, emphasized there is a difference reports the bias incident by transparency. Michigan Department of Civil r] An information table on between hate crime and hate speech. The Team Against Bias takes this one step further.” abortion will be hosted by Speech is protected under the First ...... -...... I I...... ■ ...II.... II I.!».. I Voices for Healthy Choices Amendment of the Constitution — only The Team Against Bias works to GVL / Brian B. Sevald on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 when an act is committed with evidence educate faculty, staff and students of Hate speech: Linda V. Parker, director of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, addresses an issue during the open forum on Monday in the Cook-DeWitt Center. The forum discussed hate speech on college p.m. of prejudice is it considered a hate crime. GVSU’s mission for a safe and nurturing campuses across Michigan. Also, at noon Students for University administrators and leaders learning environment. The group hosts Life will be hosting a baby tread this fine line and do what is available open discussions and forums and officer at the Michigan's Department of added. “Protecting both free speech and a encourages those targeted or those who shower event from 3:30 to to best help the students they serve. Civil Rights, believes the forum and the harassment-free environment is difficult, 5 p.m. Both events will take Jeanine Anderson, GVSU student have witnessed biased incidents to step words of the panelists were a positive step but it’s something every university has to place in the Kirkhof Center. senator, personally expressed her forward. The team promotes dialogue toward maintaining the balance between tackle on a case by case basis. With that and interaction with the hopes that GVSU Forinformationonabortion frustration with the fact that hate speech hate crime and speech. Spreading the understanding, it’s time to start a dialogue will be provided with new and diverse and abortion alternatives, call cannot be limited. word will ultimately encourage people to across organizations on how we approach educational opportunities. the Option Line at (800) 395- “At this point we are doing all that we speak out and seek help, he said. this issue.” 4357. Harold Core, public information “It’s OK to struggle with this issue,” he jlevine @ lanthorn .com

I>ocal dance-a-thon to give away grand prize of $5,000 A 12-hour dance .m. - competition hosted at Aquinas GVSU student almost loses College this weekend will * h * t % '* * t give away a grand prize of , Vi $5,000 in tuition at a school - M of the winner’s choice. $4,400 in subleasing scam h> I ho Dance Through • t Time competition, hosted by • Guardian Angel Homes, will By Michelle Hamilton situation is that she's talking about raise money for local housing GVL News Editor it,” he said. support and expansion for But even though Amy is Protect Yourself from m adults with developmental Finding a subleaser for the talking, she has given up hope of finding a subleaser for the Fraud Schemes * A disabilities. summer can be an arduous task, tim ^5? A The dance-a-thon is set and for one sophomore at Grand summer. “Throughout this whole GVl / Aaron Rademacher to take place on Saturday Valley State University, the Never use money transfer process of putting the check in Grad talk: Graduate students met in the University Room in the DeVos Center on from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in pnx:ess almost cost her $4,400. services to..., the bank, getting cash out, going Tuesday to discuss their experiences with President Thomas J. Haas the Aquinas College Wege Amy*, a nursing student at 1. Send money to someone to Western Union numerous times Ballroom. GVSU, had plans to live at home and just dealing with this stress of you do not know To compete, participants for the summer, but signed a 12- transferring the money over — the 2. Pay for Internet Haas listens to graduate need to raise $50 or more in month lease because the rent was whole time I thought, ‘The things sponsorship funds. lower. To save herself $1,200 in purchases I do for money,”’ she said. Sponsorship forms summer rent. Amy began looking 3. Pay taxes or fees on The situation Amy found students' concerns and competition sign-up for a subleaser in January who foreign lottery winnings herself in is a new twist on an information are available could take over her room after the 4. Obtain a loan from a study areas and the marketing online at http://www. winter semester. old scam, said Capt. Brandon By Brian Beaupied DeHaan, assistant director of the loan company graduate programs — which Haas guardianangelhomes.org or After using a momate-findcr GVl. Senior Rejmrter 5. Send money to someone said are already underway. call Debbie at (616) 458- Web site through Meadows Department of Public Safety. “This type of scam is not who mails you a check and “We are putting money into 7000. Crossings, Amy received an e- If everything about Grand Valley mail inquiry from Mary Jays, who unlike any other Internet scam,” asks for cash in return marketing,” he said. “Graduate he said. “I think it’s very good State University were to change, programs are important to this guy, Wheelchair tournament to said she lived in luxidon and was that our student population have what would you keep the same? If so we’re putting money into that.” raise money for sports lcx»king for a place to stay in the These tips are courtesy everything were to stay the same, Jessica Sullivan, a graduate A 4-on-4 basketball U.S. this summer. an understanding of some of these frauds that are out there.” of the money transferring what would you change? assistant in the College Student tournament on the Allendale The two women corresponded To report mail theft, mail fraud These were some of the Affairs Leadership Program, spoke Campus this weekend is via e-mail for a couple of months, services Western Union and or identity theft call the Postal questions posed to an audience of about the hardships of finding an raising funds for Alternatives and then last month, their contact MoneyGram International. Inspection Service Office toll-free GVSU graduate students at an open identity in the eyes of campus as in Motion and the Grand moved beyond the Internet. discussion with President Thomas either a graduate student or as a Rapids Wheelchair Sports “All of the sudden in the mail at (877) 876-2455. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in all J. Haas Tuesday at the University faculty member, in addition to the Association. 1 get a $6,000 check, ” Amy said. time zones. Club on the Pew Campus. financial hardships it entails. The tournament is being “(Mary) didn’t even tell me she See more: Go *To protect the victim's identity, “We want to see where graduate “With my grad assistantship my hosted by the Theta Chi was sending it.” her name has been changed. to the editorial on students are and what we can do tuition is paid for, my housing is fraternity and the Organization Almost immediately, Amy better for you,” Haas said. paid for. I get a small food stipend for the Advancement of sent an e-mail to Mary, explaining page A4 news® lanthorn .com The students also had an that doesn’t cover everything and Students with Disabilities. the check was more than triple the opportunity to fire a couple of their I get a small paycheck every two The games are set to amount of the summer rent. own questions and experiences weeks, ” Sullivan said. take place in the Fieldhouse To sort out the fees, Mary back at the president. As an undergraduate, Sullivan Arena from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on instructed Amy to send the excess “It helps graduate students had free visits to her campus health Saturday. There are about 12 money — which amounted to have a place where they can have center at Kansas University and spots available for teams of $4,400 — to her travel agent a voice,” said Steven Lipnicki, knows of friends at other schools four. Helga via Western Union. So Amy Pew Campus director of Student who receive health care with their For more information, deposited the check, and made Services. “Undergraduate students assistanlships. send an e-mail to OASD at sure the money appeared in her have Student Senate and if they President of the Graduate and [email protected] bank account before withdrawing have issues they have nice channels the money in cash to send to Helga Professional Student Association available to them — it isn’t the Ruqaiyah Rogers said she would Student organizations to for Mary's flight. same for graduate students.” like to begin working with remove trash from Ravines The day the money was Haas addressed their concerns, different aspects of student life to As a part of environmental sent out, the check from Mary explaining their needs and concerns bounced. Even though the check help include graduate students in awareness week, several were not “one size fits all,” that they campus discussions. student oiganizations at appeared in Amy’s account when are unique and different from those She also said the Graduate and GVSU are banning together she cashed it, it can take a few of undergraduates and warrant days for checks to officially clear. Professional Student Association in an effort to clean up the separate attention. — an academic body as opposed to Ravines for three hours on Her account was more than $2,000 “These are imprxtant issues overdrawn. a governing body — is continuing Sunday. to understand," Haas said. “Your to help graduate students find The Student “I had sent (the money) out on graduate programs are distinctive a Tuesday, and on Wednesday I programs and seek alternative Environmental Coalition. and adult learners have their own forms of financial aid, which found out I was a victim of fraud,” College Democrats and the needs” graduate students donot receive. Amy said. Delta Sigma Phi fraternity Haas is axitinuing to work “We’ve been trying to work Mary’s name appeared on a are inviting students to help toward expanding his vision of with the student loan forgiveness fraud list through Western Union, remove trash from the section the graduate program at GVSU, program as well as finding grad and the company stopped the of the Ravines behind Grand an initiative he started upon his assistantships and other forms of transaction. Valley Apartments. arrival in July 2006 for a program funding for students," Rogers said. When the money was put on The clean up will take that lost its voice in the campus “We want to provide opportunities hold, Amy’s brother Paul, 37, place from 2 to 5 p.m. axnmumty for networking, academic, said he was disappointed his sister For more information, Some of the concerns raised professional, cultural and social contact Mike Krombeen at fell fix an Internet scam, but he included parking and living, library GVl Illustration I Bri Goodyear development for the students.” [email protected]. is glad she is willing to share her hours and resources available to experience with other people Subleasing fraud: A student at Grand Valley State University was asked to send graduate students, exclusive quiet bbeaupied® lanthorn .com “What I really like abtxit this $4,400 in cash in exchange for receiving a $6,000 fraudulent in check

• ♦ ♦ ♦ l t Grand Valley Lanthorn Thursday, April 3, 2008 OPINION [email protected] EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Fighting fraud

The time for signing new leases has Here is an observation. All over come, and while Grand Valley State campus students can be found University students prepare their living sleeping. Does that mean arrangements for next year, they should students are tired or is a also be on high alert for fraud and surprisingly large portion of the potential identity theft. student body suffering form narcolepsy? As bulletins and online postings for subleasers are sighted in every direction, the risk of fraud is on the rise across college campuses. Students on the prowl for next year’s roommates need to recognize the dangers of online searches and the potential for scams to occur. GVL / John Pfeiffer Technology is an important aspect in every student’s life. PayPal, eBay, Facebook and Craigslist are among the numerous sites students frequent on a daily basis. YOUR INSIGHTS While college campuses and students alike are moving in the technological direction, students should still be What is your most memorable April Fool's Day? weary of what gets posted online. Even though Web sites may seem to be innocent and safe, students should still be careful as to what gets posted and how roommate searches are handled on the Internet. One GVSU student posted a subleaser ad on her community’s Web site, and she still became a victim of fraud. Scam can and will happen if caution is not taken into consideration. The Internet is an increasingly high place for fraud "I took Oreo cookies "We made my friend's "This morning I was "You take Saran Wrap "Me and my family and £ and instead of having dad go on a scavenger in class-and we and you pit it under the my cousin and uncle yj to occur, but it can happen at any place and at any time the cream filling, I put hunt for his wallet took tests in my legal toilet seat. Yeah, my went on vacation. We > — even in the comfort of your own home. As students toothpaste in them (My before he went to work business class on brother did that to me were gone over April £ sister) ate three and We made 50 clues Tuesday-and my and it was everywhere." Fool's Day and my undey accept subleasers and unfamiliar roommates, passwords then she got sick." before he could find it. professor wrote on the thought it would be and financial information should not be left out in the He was a little late for board that most of us funny to go over the £ open for everyone to see. Keep personal information that work." failed. I didn't even radio and pretend to £ realize until he did that be different people. He £ can be used for identity theft in a safe place and out of that it was April Fool's." pretended to be like 20 * the hands of predators. different people - we had no idea what was £ Students should also check their credit report every going on." quarter to monitor identity theft and fraud. Equifax, TransUnion and Experian all offer a free credit report Eric Hardy Lanae Matuz Alexandra Hunter Michael Mukuna Lauren Broersma Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Freshman once a year, and students should be utilizing these Physical Therapy Athletic Training Film and Video Biomedical Science Nursing opportunities to remain on the defense of protection. Chicago, III. KalSiNtto. MfONttf* CHRjJPl. HasT«rWMT~- Grand Rapids, Mich. Fraud can hurt a person’s credit, but it is avoidable. Be GVL STUDENT OPINION ------careful as to the people who are trusted, and if anything looks suspicious, contact the authorities immediately. A person can never be too safe when it comes to protecting identity and the overall damage of trust. I am disappointed in all of you

By Gary Nye of my night. On Sunday, work and good bands and a good venue. TT GVL Columnist collegiate homework prevented me from The problem is this: The peers. I’m attending but I heard from DAAC is one of the only <$vanb yallep jfantfjorn For a long time I had been ashamed reputable sources that it was a venues in the Grand Rapids ! part of the problem. I had of all of good night. area aside from its nearby been gone, missing out on you for not So here’s my rant. It goes to neighbor down the street, The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University all of the action, spending shelling out those of you in bands, those of Skelletones. That being said, [ time at bars with my closest $20 for a you with friends in bands and there are two small/medium 1 Editorial Page Board of friends. I avoided it, not weekend those of you who simply love venues in Grand Rapids and always consciously, and failed pass(and good music and a good venue if you don’t pop out, support to support something I actually considering to support that. touring bands and a great Laura Wasilewski Editor in Chief believe in. some of the bands who played, You have no excuse for space that showcases not only *'! Alicia Wireman Managing Editor This past weekend was was plenty of bang for your not attending shows at the music but art/photography and J Michelle Hamilton News Editor Welcome DAAC Weekend, buck). DAAC, at least every once in freedom of expression, then A small recap of what awhile (this isn’t elementary you may as well blow all your Laura Eckert Copy Editor the return of the Division Avenue Arts Cooperative. I you missed before I go into school, nobody expects perfect money on sidewalk chalk or don’t think I saw many of you my “save the music’’ rant. attendance — we understand G.l. Joes and quit listening to there despite the coverage of Friday night I popped into the that things get in the way). music altogether. the DAAC’s closing in the DAAC after work, catching Coming from Saginaw where If the DAAC disappears beginning of the year. I don’t only IVAN and my good shows were often few and then Grand Rapids (and Grand think 1 saw many of you friend Victor! Fix the Sun. A far between, I saw the same Valley State University) there despite the fact that the moderate amount of people kids nightly at every show will lose one of its best “We were expecting students to weekend’s festivities were were present, though your regardless of who was playing. community-run spaces. And if listed in this very newspaper, presence was greatly missed. It’s about support. It’s about that happens. I’ll blame almost which also reminded you the Saturday night I popped in and the love of music. all of you and those bums in gather around the clocktower, hold bus system runs until 2 a.m. on caught Landshark, Native, a I finally made my Grand Rapids who don't give a weekends. crazed man presumably on reappearance at the DAAC damn either. up a big sign, realize April Fool’s I’m chalking all of this up drugs, and Their Teeth Will after some time off, planning as a giant failure on the part Be Of Lions. Yet another great on supporting good friends. [email protected] and go home.” What happened to the music industry Tyler Falk The face behind the Protest the Greeks By John Sheick seconds. many of today’s artists are music, it takes a passion and Not just walking calmly through hoax GVL Columnist a commitment to the craft. that I the path blazed by the In conversations I have I woke up a little earlier don’t love artists of yesterday. Musical had as of late, I found I am than I needed to the other getting performers need to try to not not alone in thinking the day and had time to watch a music and get stagnant, they need to try majority of today’s musical little television. Much to my videos for to be innovative and change “talent” is lacking in the surprise MTV was playing free, I do, the way people think of their passion department. GVL OPINION POLICY music videos. I didn’t know it’s iust specific genre of music. We need to support local one of the artists I saw that I miss Sheick The word “artist” should music acts of all genres, The ultimate goal of the Grand Valley The editor reserves the right to edit videos for, and it got me to looking not even be used to describe artists that still have the I^anthom opinion page is to stimulate and condense letters and columns for thinking, what has become forward to CDs being made some of the people releasing hunger and fervor essential discussion and action on topics of interest length restrictions and clarity. of the music industry that I public. I enjoyed getting to music today. Half of them for manufacturing great to the Grand Valley Community. All letters must be typed. fell in love with in the mid the store as fast as I could don’t write their own lyrics music. Not only can we see . The Grand Valley Lanthom welcomes The Grand Valley Lanthom will ‘90s? to pick up a new CD, and I or play instruments. In fact, them perform in smaller reader viewpoints and offers three vehicles not be held responsible for errors that I remember waiting in miss the fact I had virtually some of the time they aren’t venues, but it also costs us a . of expression for reader opinions: letters appear in print as a result of transcribing anticipation for the next no clue what to expect when even singing when we pay fraction of the price. to the editor, guest columns and phone handwritten letters or e-mail typographic Rage Against the Machine I gave it my first listen. On upwards of $60 to see them So in the meantime, responses. errors. album to be released and top of that, the quality of perform. The record labels we can only hope that the letters must include the author's name The name of the author is usually the world premier of the music being released today are signing groups for their industry turns around and and be accompanied by current picture published but may be withheld for new Eminem music video. cannot hold a candle to the pretty faces and clever things can go back to the identification if dropped off in person. compelling reasons. Now a days we can get music of my youth. names, and that’s not enough way they used to be, and I etters will be checked by an employee The content, information and most of the songs on the Where are the Panteras to make someone an artist of artists start caring about the of the Grand Valley I .anthorn views expressed are not approved by Internet before the record and Sublimes of today? music or anything else. songs they put their names .. Letters appear as space permits each nor necessarily represent those of the is even released, and we Where are the genre Motivation for more on. ,, issue. The limit for letter length is one university, its Board of Trustees, officers, can YouTube any video our changing groups that keep than fame and money is page, single spaced. faculty and staff. hearts desire in a matter of us on our toes? I feel too necessary to produce great [email protected] Brandy Arnold, A&E Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] A&E Thursday, April 3, 2008 'Nickel and Dimed' to open

Play to portray Theatre. face on a daily basis. Barbara Katrina Niemisto, the “In college, we work these becomes a house maid, a waitress production stage manager and a working class opens kinds of jobs without thinking and a “Mall-Mart” employee, senior from Livonia, Mich., also Friday at 7:30 p.m. they’re career choices,” said just to name a few. described the play as “highly Whitney Hershberger, who will “I think sometimes there’s entertaining.” in Louis Armstrong be playing the lead character, this stigma on the workers there, “Some parts will make you Theatre Barbara. “We forget that, for other that they must be stupid or they laugh out loud, and others will people, this is their career.” don’t care, but that’s not it at all,” make you need a minute to stop Hershberger, a senior theater Hershberger said. and think.” she said. By Erika Stack major from East Jordan, Mich., Keepingthesceneandcostume Aside from the laughter, GVL Staff Writer auditioned for changes Notter said the audience will the role after ‘Some parts will make running learn a very important lesson Many students understand reading the book you laugh out loud, smoothly about members of society that what it is like to work a minimum- on which the was one of are often disregarded. wage job, tightly squeezed in play is based and others will make the biggest “(Audience members) are a schedule alongside classes, — “Nickel and challenges in going to learn about a class you need a minute to friends, sports and homework. Dimed: On this play, so of people we can very easily Courtesy Photo / The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh But there are people out (Not) Getting the audience ignore,” she said. “(The workers) stop and think.” Exhibition photo: Beethoven, 1987, Founding Collection there who are working those by in America” can expect to are often what we call invisible same jobs that are not students. by Barbara see a turntable — they serve our food, they clean Rather, they are working in order Ehrenreich. stage and the our houses... I hope people will to survive. They have to support “This role is KATRINA NIEMISTO same actors come just to get the message.” GR Art Museum features families while trying to make that the largest role PRODUCTION STAGE taking on “Nickel and Dimed” will run month’s rent, and their hardships I’ve ever taken MANAGER multiple roles Friday, Saturday, Thursday and are often overlooked. on,” she said. — with the April 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Andy Warhol art series However, this issue is being “I rarely ever exception of Sunday at 2 p.m. addressed in the upcoming leave the stage — only for quick Barbara, Notter said. Tickets will cost $12 for By Jessica Pawiowski Axsom said Warhol was costume changes.” The audience can also expect general admission, $10 for production of “Nickel and GVl. Staff Writer such a talented artist because Dimed.” which opens Friday And Hershberger will plenty of humor to be woven into alumni, faculty and staff and $6 of his natural gifts as a brilliant at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis definitely be changing her the play’s more serious message, for students. draftsman and colorist, which Armstrong Theatre. The play is costume more than once, as often based off of Barbara’s They can be purchased at the The artwork of one of the most were recognized early on by his famous artists of the 20th century being performed by the Theatre Barbara is an investigative inability to perform the jobs, box office in the Louis Armstrong teachers in high school and at the Department at Grand Valley journalist who takes on different Notter added. Theatre or online at http://www. is currently on display at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Grand Rapids Art Museum. State University with the help of minimum-wage jobs throughout “Nobody feels sorry for starticketsplus.com Warhol also had a drive to “Rapid Exposure: Warhol guest director Penelope Notter the play in order to experience themselves — this is not a become famous, a strong work in Series” features more than from the Grand Rapids Civic the trials these employees must ‘whiner’ play,” she said. e stack @ lanthorn.com ethic and an ambition to address 100 pieces of work by painter, high serious themes of life and printmaker and filmmaker Andy death in the language of popular Warhol. The GRAM drew in more culture, he added. than 2,000 exhibition visitors Artworks in the exhibition during the opening weekend of will include images of Marilyn March 14. Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Richard Axsom, senior Onassis and Campbell's Soup curator of prints and photographs, cans. organized the show in conjunction "There is a great kind of with the Andy Warhol Museum in spectrum of his prints, which Pittsbuigh, from which most of includes more of the iconic work the artworks were lent. that people think of when they “Some of them were never think of Warhol,” VanderHoff lent before and will only be said.“ It really covers a great scope shown here in this capacity,” said of Andy Warhol work. ” Kerri VanderHoff, marketing and VanderHoff added there will communications manager of the be a few other surprises to which GRAM. “This is the only place people have already reacted where people can see this show.” positively. The GRAM reopened in VanderHoff said the idea of the October with a new $75 million exhibition generally originated as building and was recently cited by a celebration of a gift, Warhol’s Newsweek as one of the world’s “Endangered Species,” and six best new buildings of 2007. because of the appeal of Warhol “We have three times the to multiple generations. gallery space as the old museum, “As soon as (visitors) walk therefore we can now have a show into the main gallery, they will of this size,” VanderHoff said. immediately know that this VanderHoff said the exhibition is an exhibition that will not will feature a chronological disappoint,” Axsom said. overview from the beginning of “Rapid Exposure: Warhol Warhol's career in the early ‘60s in Series” costs $5 and will mn until the year he died — 1987. until June 15. The GRAM is Warhol, who was bom in located at 101 Monroe Center 1928, became a successful artist NW. Downloadable exhibition in New York City during the ‘50s tours for iPods are available for and achieved worldwide fame in free online. A wide selection of the ‘60s. In prints and paintings he merchandise related to Warhol established his subject with silk- will also be available in The screen inks on paper or canvas, Museum Store, including prints, completed them with additional watches, magnets, dishware and color inks and repeated the image books. in variations of brilliant color that For more information call alter his subject. (616) 831-1000. For museum “(Visitors) will have the Courtesy Photo /News and Info hours or to download tours visit opportunity to see great art by one of http://www.gramonline.otg. Working class: Most actors plays multiple roles in the GVSU production of “Nickel and Dimed." Shown left to right are Whitney Hershberger as Barbara, Jessica Turner as the most important American artists Gail and Elliot J Michal as George of the 20th century .” Axsom said. jpawlowski@ lanthorn .com Variety of bands to perform at Rock Against Rape

By Brandy Arnold goal of the event. It’s listening favorite piece of work. The theme for this year’s GVl. A A E Editor to music while listening to a message.” RAR is “Pump Up the Volume, In its fourth year at Grand Break the Silence” and whistles Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Valley State University, RAR is will be handed out for those Epsilon and Eyes Wide Open a national movement that Noffke in attendance to symbolically have once again teamed up saidshe would like to see become break the silence, said Bethany to Rock Against Rape this a tradition on campus. Michowski, RAR education Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. in the “We’re a young school chair. Fieldhouse Arena. without too many traditions New additions to the event Each year the three so we hope this will continue includemyth-bustingdiscussions, organizations work to bring to grow.” she said. “It’s such a an alcohol awareness program, a awareness of sexual assault to great mission. It’s a way to get scavenger hunt and even a Guitar the forefront in a non-traditional the message out without it being Hero tournament. way, said Kimberly Noffke, a lecture-type event.” Each year the committee event coordinator for RAR. RAR also serves as a reminder tries to add more facets to the “While sexual assault is never that Greek life on the GVSU event to grab people’s attention, a light issue, our goal is to create campus does not fit the typical Michowski added. awareness through music, fun stereotypes, Noffke added. “We have great name and solidarity," she said. “I know we are different than recognition on campus,” she This year’s line-up includes the stereotypes and Rock Against said. “It’s still a fairly new event, The Working Title, Lux l^and, Rape proves this,” she said. “It’s but people are excited and they Jamin Dunn and The Big Ugly. important to see that there are come up to ask us about it.” Through Myspace. Greek men who are advocates Michowski said she is glad recommendations and word of for raising awareness. And all people have responded well to mouth the committee had more of the proceeds from the event RAR because it is so important than 20 bands that were in the go to the Center for Women in to begin conversations about running to play at RAR. said Transition and YWCA (You. sexual assault. Ryan Workman, entertainment Women, Children, All of Us)." “Topics like sexual assault can chair. Noffke added as the event be uncomfortable to talk about,” “Unfortunately we weren’t nears, she sees excitement from she said. “When you mix it with able to pick everyone," he said. all three organizations. something fun and exciting “This year we really wanted a RAR will also feature such as music, people open up variety of music. It was really educational booths focusing on more because they are in a more important to have a female topics, such as protection from comfortable environment.” performer because we had all sexual assault, and an artists male bands last year and our GVl Archive ' Kelly Begerow against rape competition in [email protected] Rocking out: Last year Grand Rapids band Sweet Japonic celebrated "Rock Against Rape" with GVSU students in the acoustic singer Lux I^nd said which attendees will choose their Fieldhouse Arena Other musicians featured included Happy Hour, Rob Bolin, Red Letter Day and Brian Vanderad she was really excited about the

♦ • ♦ ♦ • ♦ i A6 Thursday, April 3, 2008 A&E Grand Valley Lanthorn Wong to joke about vaginas

By Brandy Arnold differing viewpoints. to do a politically-charged was recommended to her GVL A&E Editor VFHC chose to bring Wong dialogue, Waalkes hopes Wong by personnel at Planned toease the tensions surrounding is able to reach people who Parenthood. After viewing may not come to other events, Comedian Ali Wong will the topic of abortion. Wong’s clips on YouTube, the “It’s such a sensitive area she said. bring her own mix of vulgarity VFHC members knew they and as a group we don't like “We want to speak to the and humor to Grand Valley had to bring her to GVSU, she to focus solely on abortion,” apathetic or unsure,” she said. said. State University tonight when “You’re not going to change she performs in the Cook- said Sara Waalkes, VFHC “She is known as a feminist president from Grand Rapids, the mind of anyone that’s DeWitt Center as part of Fire comedian and our group Mich. “There are many other strongly set in their opinion.” and Ice Week. stands for feminist principles,” The show starts at 8 p.m., issues that apply to choice. Wong is from San Francisco Waalkes said. “She is not It's a multi dimensional issue and travels throughout the and yes, there will be talk of demure and quiet or scared that applies to more people country doing stand-up. Her vaginas. of the language surrounding than you'd think. It deals with routines feature racy topics Fire and Ice Week features choice. She’s not afraid to say human rights, privacy and such as sex and masturbation, events hosted by the anti­ the word ‘vagina.’” but also more serious topics abortion organization Students freedom — basically keeping Alison Bildner, VFHC the government out of your such as relationships and for Life and pro-choice treasurer from Jackson, Mich., women’s rights. organization Voices for Healthy bedroom and uterus.” said people are often too afraid Choices, which highlight their By using her own comedy Waalkes said Wong of saying the wrong things in discussions about choice. But when they see someone relating to it in a comical fashion it will help them open up and ease into a discussion, she added. “If you make it too serious it makes people that much more riled up,” she said. “But you can show people it is possible to discuss these things without getting angry about it. (Wong) is hilarious and it’s free and fun. People should just keep an open mind and stop by.” The members of VFHC will take Wong out to dinner after the event, and member Tammy Shipman said she is excited to hear the inspiration for Wong’s humor and ideas. Shipman, who is from Flint, Mich., said even though this is the first year VFHC has chosen to use an entertainment act to facilitate discussion, she hopes to see it continue. “It would be phenomenal if we could get concerts going too,” she said. “It’s a way to reach more people. Even if (616)331-2460 people aren’t necessarily pro- choice, they might still come out and hopefully we can educate them.” Hiintljom Courtesy Photo / www.aliwong.com Touchy humor: Comedian Ali Wong will perform in the Cook-DeWitt Center tonight Her jokes will address issues concerning [email protected] the vagina and abortion

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Student Discount on One Bedroorrt Apts May-August $465/month September-April $515/month By Lindsay Patton Single story I Attic storage I Approved pets ok WCKS Reviewer Close to GVSU I Utility room Washer/dryer hook-up I Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom Artist: The Hush Sound Album: Goodbye Blues (616)453-7999 Release Date: March 18,2008 Isabel: Fueled By Ramen Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 Equal Housing Opportunity www.pineridge-apartments.com The Hush Sound is a band that proves all things get better with age. Young stars: The Hush Sound just recently released their third album titled "Goodbye Blues ' Though a young band — the average age of the band members their other albums, which shows of 1920s radio in this bold song. is 22 — they have already had their maturity through the music The Hush Sound softens up ( hinu Plays (ianit's W 5th Human Kirills three album releases due to their industry. the album a little with the ballad dedication and experience with As the band progresses through “Hurricane.” which brings back music. albums, Salpeter starts to rise sweet memories of a sober Judy Bob up as the solid front woman of Garland with a modem twist. The Morris, lead the band. On song also recycles the successful guitarist Though more previous albums, ballad formula the band used in previous ballads like “Lighthouse” and vocals, polished and grown ­ she has shared the has been in vocal spotlight, and “Eileen." various rock up than their previous primarily with Though more polished and Morris but also grown-up than their previous bands since albums, "Goodbye age 12. while with bass player albums, “Goodbye Blues" still Greta Salpeter. Blues" still keeps The Chris Faller keeps The Hush Sound rooted. lead vocals and drummer An album to be enjoyed by and piano, Hush Sound rooted. Darren Wilson. new and old listeners, “Goodbye has been a On “Goodbye Blues" delivers musical classically- Blues,” Salpeter satisfaction. Saturday \pril 5th - I pm (meets at 12:30)- Rosa Parks Circle, (irand Rapids trained pianist dominates with Sponsored h t Students lorn lire Tibet (HSl - eonwellprUt eomeast.imt - since age three. The two started the lead vocals on nine of the 13 [email protected] working together musically when tracks. Morris was in 10th grade and “Honey” showcases the once Salpeter in seventh. timid Salpeter belting out melodies “So Sudden,” their 2005 debut with angst and sass, which was album, was originally put out by lacking on previous albums. Loyal the members of the band, and fans will be surprised to hear within five months The Hush Salpeter all grown up but will wmsMtam quickly enjoy her metamorphosis. worn Sound garnered enough online and word-of-mouth attention that they “Medicine Man” is a good example of the band’s new mm were picked up by the Fueled By Ramen label. attitude. The song starts (Hit In the past three years, the band with a heavy drumbeat — with has re-released “So Sudden." come Salpeter’s voice dominating over out with a sophomore album, the repetitive, yet infectious beat. “Like Vines," toured the country Before the song gets too repetitive, and released their third album, it transitions into a toe-tapping “Goodbye Blues.” chorus, followed by a melodic Like previous albums, bridge. “Medicine Man” is easily “Goodbye Blues” still holds the one of the best and most powerful cutesy piano rocky pop for which songs on the album. the band is known and loved. Like “Medicine Man.” “The This time around they choose to Boys Are Too Refined” is full of rig at $250 per person incorporate more blues-pop in the attitude, grit and seduction Morris Walk out townhouses with patio form of melodies, the use of new compliments Salpeter s vocals DSL available in ALL units! Washers & Dryers in every unit instmmenLs and vocal styles. perfectly when the chorus rolls Less than 2 miles from campus “Goodbye Blues” also sounds around Listeners may find it easy more crisp and finished than to envision Salpeter as a chanteuse Visit us on the web @ GVTownhouses.com Call: (6161 895-4001 Grand Valley Lanthorn A&E Thursday, April 3, 2008 A7 When movies and music collide Strange, but true

Lanthorn’s movie and album reviewers go head-to-head FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - was busted for allegedly trying controlled dangerous substance, with their picks for best soundtracks A Kentucky man wasn’t around to buy crack cocaine. the sheriff’s office said. No when officers seized reptiles “Officers put in a lot of phone number was listed for By Lindsay Patton and “Let Go” by Frou Frou. The Jimi Hendrix, the Smashing from his home. energy to close a case, so we her in Sulphur and the sheriff’s Dani Willcutt result is an indie lover’s dream Pumpkins and even more That’s because he was never mind getting one on office had no lawyer listed at a hospital having fingers sheer luck and stupidity,’’ Lake Tuesday for either Rieck or GVI. Staff Writers with each song standing out on Westerbeig — just to name a its own. few. amputated after a snakebite, his Charles police Sgt. Mark Kraus Foreman. 3. “Help!” 3. “Kill Bill: VoL 1” wife says. said of last week ’s arrest. Rieck remained in custody Movies and their music For a film that was shot The first scene of “Kill Bill: The state Department of He said officers Hope Tuesday on the same charge, depend on each other in a “haze of marijuana,” the Vol. 1” is giving it a place on Fish and Wildlife Resources Kingery and George Miller the sheriff’s office said. immensely. “Help!” soundtrack is the this list. Beginning the film is seized seven rattlesnakes, a stopped a vehicle for a traffic Music is integral in creative ingenuity for which one Nancy Sinatra’s "Bang Bang gaboon viper, a king cobra, an violation and the driver could SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) solidifying looks. With The Beatles as the (My Baby Shot Me Down),” a iguana, two monitor lizards, not produce identification or a — Authorities say a man robbed a character main characters in the movie, as haunting song setting the early two alligators, a boa constrictor valid driver’s license. Miller a bank in South Carolina after or scene’s well as the contributing band, groundwork for an amazing and a python. called the car’s registered the $173 check he tried to cash emotion. It the soundtrack plays like just soundtrack. The 36-year-old owner and left a message, but in bounced. adds depth, another classic Beatles album. Another memorable scene Campbellsville man faces 15 the meantime they determined Police say the man gave a reminds With the title track, ‘Ticket is when Darryl Hannah — an counts of transporting wildlife that the vehicle wasn’t stolen teller the personal check on us of our to Ride,” “I’ve Just Seen a Face” assassin disguised as a nurse into Kentucky without a and allowed the driver to leave, Monday morning, but the teller favorite and "Yesterday,” the soundtrack — walks through the hallways transportation permit and 10 Kraus said. couldn’t cash it because there scenes and was immediately cemented into whistling what soon morphs into counts of possessing inherently About an hour later, Miller wasn’t enough money in the enhances the cinematic and musical history. Bernard Herrmann’s "Twisted dangerous animals. got a call on his cell phone account. film. tMIUCHtt 4. “Into the Wild” Nerve.” The soundtrack includes from the apparent owner of the Authorities say the man told A stellar Like many soundtracks songs from the film specific LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) car “who stated that she would the teller he had to have the soundtrack in the past, "Into the Wild” to all of the characters and — Police officers suspected like to buy $150 in crack, ” cash or someone was going to is one that features one artist throughout locations. Many tracks can make that a car they had pulled over Kraus said. kill him. He wrote a note saying can stand the movie. Eddie Vedder, Pearl you anxious and uncomfortable was stolen, so they called the Miller agreed to a meeting, he was robbing the bank. alone as a Jam frontman, was handpicked on their own, but when put with registered owner and left a which led to the arrest of Jill Police say the teller gave the cohesive by Director Sean Penn to write the film, it provides the perfect message. Foreman, 33, and fiance Larry man some money and he ran album to be music inspired by the movie. score. But when the owner Rieck, 49, both of Sulphur. away. listened to This soundtrack captures called back, officers say, she Foreman was freed on Investigators say they have a repeatedly. every facet of emotions featured apparently thought the message bail after being booked with suspect, but have not made an You during the course of the movie. was from a drug dealer, and she conspiracy to distribute a arrest. always Not only does each song match know you Rattan respective scenes in the movie will enjoy brilliantly, but both have enough a movie if the soundtrack is power to stand by themselves. exceptional. 5. “Marie Antoinette” With that being said, here are For an OK and historically our carefully selected Top Five incorrect movie (it was booed Ottawa Creek lists for what we believe to be when shown in French theaters), the ultimate accompaniments to the soundtrack was masterfully Courtesy Soundtrack / www.amazon.com their respective movies. crafted. 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UPCOMING GAMES Softball team hopes to stay hot Friday No. 8 team starts with four straight shutouts, looks ahead Track 6 Field @ Stanford Invitational Men's Tennis vs. Wayne State By Marc Koorstra scorching Gannon’s Kadie Ondrus for nine runs in a span Women's Golf @ GVL Sports Editor of three innings. University of Illinois Invite Sophomore Breanne Kronberg led the Laker onslaught The softball team knows some games will get with two hits, two runs and four RBls — three of which Saturday came on a third inning home run. Baseball vs. Gannon (DH) cancelled, but this week was a little more difficult to accept. “She had been doing OK at the plate, but sort of Softball Saginaw Valley had a breakout weekend,” Woods said. “We’re hoping Track @ Stanford Invitational No. 8 Grand Valley State University (19-6, 4-0) was scheduled to host St. Joseph’s College Tuesday, but the that she can get on a roll and keep heading in the right Women's Tennis @ Drury direction.” Women's Golf @ doubleheader was cancelled. They were not conference contests, but “When you're playing The effort helped her become the University of Illinois Invite second Laker to be named GLIAC Men's Golf @ Laker coach Doug Woods said the team well, you want to keep would like to maintain the momentum Player of the Week. Senior Sarah Great Lakes Region Invitational playing. Hopefully Holland earned the award last week. Lacrosse vs. Saginaw Valley & Butler they built during the weekend. “When you’re playing well you we'll be able to get GVSU now shifts its attention want to keep playing,” Woods said. toward a long road trip, which will Sunday outside to practice send the team away from home Baseball vs. Gannon “Hopefully we’ll be able to get outside to practice to help us stay in sync.” and help us stay in for the next three weekends. They Softball @ North wood will travel to Saginaw Valley State Women's Tennis @ Rockhurst GVSU started GLIAC play with four sync.” straight shutouts. The team followed University and Northwood University Men's Golf @ Great Lakes Region this weekend. Invitational a sweep of Mercy hurst College on DOUG WOODS Saturday by beating Gannon University HEAD COACH The Cardinals were voted to finish 1 -0 and 9-0 Sunday. in the middleof the GLIAC standings NUMBER Senior Stephanie Cole (8-2) and but have gotten off to a 16-6 start to junior Lori Andjelich (8-3) led the the season and 2-0 in the conference. CRUNCHER Lakers with strong pitching performances. The duo SVSU is headlined by do-it-all junior Stacy Kraatz, combined for 22 strikeouts and gave up just one walk in who pitched a perfect game against Lake Superior State four games. University. She ranks third in the league with a 1.19 “They threw well and they were very consistent,” earned run average and is second in hitting with a .403 The baseball team dropped 14 Woods said. “The biggest thing is that they didn’t give batting average. spots in the national rankings up any walks. When you can do that it’s a great help to Northwood also features a pitching ace in sophomore after two losses to Saginaw the team.” Jessica Wojcik, who ranks just ahead of Kraatz with a Valley State University. Gannon featured a tough pitcher of their own in Lauren 1.15 ERA. Soldner in the first game. GVSU did not face Soldner last “1 think it will be a real hard-fought contest with season because she was out with an injury. Woods said. Saginaw Valley,” Woods said. “Northwood really has The Lakers managedjust four hits in the game, but a some hitters so our pitchers will once again have to be solo home run by senior Elizabeth Smith was enough to up to the task, and if we throw like we did last weekend, we’l! be in great shape.” GVl Archive / Kaitlyn Irwin give them the win. Full force: Senior pitcher Stephanie Cole completes her wind up The men's golf team claimed a GVSU’s bats came to life in the second game. [email protected] bring a strike to the plate. victory in the Wisconsin Parkside Invitational by a single stroke over the University of Indianapolis. Baseball drops pair to Cardinals, splits series

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By Kyle Meinke heading into the seventh. But Beach allowed a game- get it done.” GVL Senior Reporter tying, two-run double to SVSU senior catcher Max Cardinal junior Kevin Schwedler hit the game­ Bell to send the game to extra innings. winning home run off Laker junior Eric Snyder in “I partly ran out of gas out there, but that’s not an the ninth. Bell, Charlie Thomas and Brandon Fanion See more: Visit www. The Grand Valley State University bats were almost excuse for what happened,” Beach said, who gave up tacked on three insurance runs to cap the four-run lanthorn.com for Lakers as cold as the 35 degree game time temperatures on only two earned runs in his 6.2 innings of work. “I had rally. Sunday as the Lakers were swept in a pair of extra- —-versus the Wbitecaps an opportunity to get one out for the win but couldn’t The hitting struggles continued into game two, inning games by GLIAC-rival Saginaw Valley State where the Lakers combined for only eight hits in 11 University. innings and were unable to score a run in the final six The No. 18 Lakers (16-4, 3-3) were swept in a pair innings. of extra-inning games by GLIAC rival Saginaw Valley GVSU sophomore Brad Raj (2-0,3.09 ERA) started State University. GVSU held last inning leads in both the game for the Lakers and yielded only one earned games before falling 7-5 in a nine-inning game one run through the first six innings to keep the Lakers and 6-5 in an 11-inning night cap. GET YOUR close. GVSU took a 5-2 advantage into the seventh As a result, the Lakers split the four-game set with after a three-run third and single runs in the fourth and the Cardinals. fifth. GVSU managed only 12 hits in 20 innings in the But like the first game, the Cardinals staged a final two games and struck out 18 times, raising their LAKER last inning rally. Facing a three-run deficit. Cardinal strikeout total to 40 for the series. outfielder Josh Peterson drove in one on a double Laker coach Steve Lyon called the strikeouts before Bell tied the game with a two-run single. “disconcerting.” “We had leads at the end of our games and couldn’t “We have to put the ball in play if we’re going to close them out,” Lyon said. “We have to learn from that S convert base runners into runs,” he said. “We have to so next time we can shut the door on those rallies.” advance our runners if we’re going to be successful. On Snyder relieved Raj to start the ninth and pitched base percentage is critical, but when you get (runners) two scoreless innings before giving up a bases loaded, ONLINE on you have to do what it takes to get them in.” game-winning single to Thomas in the 1 Ith. Cardinal sophomore starter Andrew Doyle gave up Snyder (0-2, 5.65 ERA) took the loss in both only one earned run and stuck out 12 in a complete games. game in the opener. But he also issued 10 walks to www.lanthorn.com Radde went O-for-4 in the game with two hit-by- 10 different Lakers during that time to provide GVSU pitches, which halted his hitting streak at 15 games. with plenty of base runners. “We didn’t execute or hit the ball very well,” Radde GVSU capitalized on the free passes in the third said. “To rebound, we need to stay aggressive. We when Doyle yielded two Laker runs on a pair of walks need to take advantage of fastballs and focus on our SOFTBALL and wild pitches. GVSU added another run in the plate approach so we are hitting the ball to all fields.” fourth when senior right fielder Derek Hinke knocked The losses dropped GVSU to No. 18 in the country, STANDINGS in senior center fielder Pat Radde with an RBI single. 14 spots lower than the No. 4 ranking they held before But despite all the bases on balls, the Lakers were 1 r * »*. y • the weekend. Team IGLIACI Overall only able to convert three of their 10 walks into runs Next up, GVSU will continue GLIAC play when and batted a paltry 2-for-9 with runners on base. they host a four-game weekend set against Gannon “We didn’t execute very well at all,” Lyon said. GVl Archive / Kaitlyn Irwin University. Grand Valley State 4-0 19-6 GVSU senior starting pitcher Nick Beach delivered Curveball: Freshman Joe Jablonski pitches at a game against Saginaw Valley St. a strong performance to stake the Lakers to a 3-1 lead 2-0 16-6 Saginaw Valley State University. [email protected] Wayne State 4-0 16-9 Ferris State 4-0 11-8 Northwood 1-1 11-12 Hillsdale 2-2 4-14 Men’s golf edges out victory Ashland 1-3 9-9 Men leave with two-day Also in the top five for GVSU was “A bad round is not going to keep me Uka Superior St 1*3 m sophomore Matt Malloure with a two- down for long,” Burt said. “I had to go nSi'- rag j score of588 despite bad over-par 146. back out and prove that I could come Tied for the lead after the first round back from a disastrous round.” . ' V- 1 temperatures, delays with Orler, Malloure slipped on Sunday Junior Tyler Hering, who finished in By Kyle Paffhausen to shoot a 77. the same group, shot a 79 and 78 for a Saturday’s rounds were delayed due 13-over-par final. GVL Staff Writer to frost on the course and Sunday’s tee “I think we got good effort, we just BASEBALL times were delayed due to rain. Only one need to get better results,” Underwood Despite two different weather delays round on the second day went under 70. said. “The more we play, we will do STANDINGS during the weekend, the men’s golf team "We can only worry about what we that.” managed to edge out a victory in the can control,” Underwood said. “We The men travel to Kentucky on Wisconsin-Parksidc Invitational. can’t control the weather.” Saturday and Sunday to compete in the Team I GLIAC I Overall “We had to have patience and calm After Malloure. the next highest second Great Lakes Region Invitational down to get through it,” said Laker finishers for GVSU were at 10-over- and their first since September. The Wayne State 8-0 10-7 coach Don Underwood. “It made it an par with seven others. Freshman Mike following weekend, the Lakers awful long day. It was very, very wet.” Basinski closed with a 79 for his total go to Ashland University for their 16-6 Ashland 3-1 With a two day team score of 588, while junior teammate Matt Johnson invitational. Findlay 6-2 10-10 Grand Valley State University defeated shot a 75 on Sunday for his 30th place Underwood said he is not so much the University of Indianapolis by one finish. worried with the competition as much 16-4 Grand Valley St 3-3 stroke. Ferris State University came in “This tournament had a strong field as his own team playing against that GVL / Ann* Schwallt*r Saoinaw Valley St 2-2 13-6 third place, seven shots behind GVSU. which is always fun to compete against,” competition. Concentration: Sophomore Matt Malloure leading the way for the Lakers was Orler said. "It’s always good to see how “Winning is great and we appreciate putts the ball in the hole C,. .1MM111HT7J1 senior Josh Orler, who finished at five- our game stacks up against the best that, but I preach focusing on our “My expectations for our team are to ' J.;. •'•'«!* J.J '♦*'"5* under-par for the tournament. players in our region.” own games and worrying about us," make it to the National Championship,” Sir. \ /w- v. “I try to lead by example, and winning Sophomore Josh Burt rebounded Underwood said. “If we play well and he said. “We just need to keep our heads this weekend helps me do that," he said. from a tough Saturday to finish with a don’t win, we understand that’s how the focused on golf and work hard the rest One of two players under par for the 71 on Sunday. After his 86 in the first game of golf sometimes goes.” of the season.” tournament, Orler shot a 69 and 70 on round, he brought himself into a tie for Heading into the rest of the season, Courtesy www gliac org ’ ^ the par 72 course. 48th place. expectations are clear, Burt said. kpaffhausen @ lanthorn icom V J lursday, April 3, 2008 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Lacrosse continues best start in team history

Team wins all Mike Zaccardelli. Zaccardelli said. “It was a great Junior Chris Idema tallied six opportunity to play some of our four games during goals and seven assists, junior younger guys.” weekend, improves Jonathan Fangboner scored five Fangboner tallied four goals and goals and junior Brett Weinberg an assist while sophomore Breaden season record to 7-0 added three goals to lead GVSU. Ellis chipped in three goals and By Josh Kowakzyk Sophomore Steve Johns made 10 an assist to round out the Lakers saves for the leakers. scoring. Freshman Jeff Alexander GVL Staff Writer In Saturday’s second game, registered the lone save for GVSU. GVSU made quick work of GVSU had a much harder The Grand Valley Stale Augustana. The leakers had a 13-0 time with St. Thomas. The Lakers University men’s club lacrosse lead at halftime and never looked quickly fell behind 3-1 in the first team made the most of its western back. quarter but scored seven goals in road trip this weekend, winning all “The offense was phenomenal, the second and headed into halftime four of its games. they had the ball in Augustana's with an 8-5 lead. GVSU continued its best start zone 70 percent of the time” said I'he Leakers lead 11 -8 after the in team history by defeating the senior Curtis Meyer. third but St. Thomas rallied with University ofWisconsin-Eau Claire Idema led the Lakers with three four goals in the fourth quarter 25-3 and Augustana College 26-0 goals and 10 assists while freshman to send the game into overtime. Saturday. The Lakers were also in Cameron Holding chipped in Idema scored less than 10 seconds action on Sunday beating Minnesota five goals and three assists and into overtime to give the Lakers the State University-Morehead 17-0 sophomore Bailor Bell scored three win. and the third-ranked University of goals and two assists. Holding scored four goals and St Thomas 13-12. “In both games, we played two assists while Idema tallied two The team improved its record four quarters of great lacrosse,” goals and five assists to lead the to 7-0 on the season and have said Laker coach Murle Greer of Lakers. Johns made 20 saves for outscored opponents 138-28. Saturday’s games. “The goaltending GVSU. Against Eau Claire, the Lakers was outstanding with our goalies “We built this team from the quickly jumped out to a 12-1 lead getting a combined shutout against ground up,” said senior Sean Blair. at halftime. GVSU dominated the Augustana.” “We came together as a team this second half scoring eight goals in In Sunday’s first game, GVSU weekend and showed how much the third quarter and five goals in dominated the undermanned heart we have.” the fourth to cruise to victory. Minnesota State-Morehead. The Lakers will take the field “We had 12 penalties and we holding the dragons to one shot on again on Saturday at home against only let one goal in with a man goal. Saginaw Valley State University Courtesy Photo / Heidi Pfannes disadvantage so it was a great “They’ve only got 10 guys so and Butler University. Capture: Senior midfielder Eric Leblanc looks to set up a play against St. Thomas. GVSU beat the third-ranked team 13-12 defensive success,” said junior we didn’t see much action today,” [email protected] Womenwin second consecutive invite By Emanuel Johnson on top. From there Stinson said two-day totals of 158. This upcoming weekend the team will get a chance to work GVL Staff Writer they never looked back. Though this is the team’s “We came out for the second second first-place finish, Stinson out the kinks in their play as day with a two-shot lead over said she is still looking for more they travel to Urbana, III. for The Grand Valley State (the University of) Indianapolis out of her players. the University of Illinois Invite. University women’s golf team and a seven-shot lead over Ferris “We still haven’t played great Stinson said it will be a good finished on top at this past (State University) and actually yet, but this gave us an idea of opportunity to gage her team weekend's Northern Kentucky did better than we did on the first some things we need to work before the GLI AC Championship /hul/ |t;f/ GVL / Pete Tabberer University Spring Invitational. day,” Stinson said. on,” she said. “Putting was a little Invite later this month. Teamwork: The GVSU women's rowing team warms up before a race during the The Lakers ’ two-day 621 The team finished three shots bit of a problem for us since their “There will be around 15 13th annual Don Lubbers Cup Regatta at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids point effort was good enough to in faint of Indianapolis and six greens were a little bumpy — teams, and they’ll mostly be earn first place against 20 other shots in front of Ferris State. they hadn’t really hada chance to Division I,” she said. “It should Laker Navy claims first place overall schools. It was the team’s second GVSU placed its top six smooth it out for this spring yet. help us get better and get a good consecutive victory this season. golfers in the top 20 individual But that’s still something that we idea of where we’re at.” “We played pretty well.” said need to work on.” golfers at the tournament. ejohnson @ lanthom.com ih trophy in Lubbers Cup Regatta GVSU coach Lori Stinson. “All Freshman Kristina Langton yirluii:, IV.) of the teams were pretty much finished as the top performing By Emanuel Johnson Either way, this is still going to in the same boat of having bad Laker. After rebounding from a M - i GVL Staff Writer be one of the best crews I’ve ever weather prevent them from first-day 79-point performance, GfEflT getting outside and practicing, cm coached in my career.” X-± . . " she shot a 75 on the second day arose BEsmaiT The women finished second in but we all have just been doing to finish with a two-day total of The Grand Valley State due n & caw out the running for the women’s team what we can to get by.” 154 — 10 shots over par. She University rowing team worked its points trophy behind the University As a team the Lakers shot a magic and claimed the first place finished in a tie for eighth place of Notre Dame. The Women’s first day total of 313 to put them overall. 100 Entrees overall team points trophy in this Varsity 8 team finished a little weekend’s 13th annual Lubbers Sophomore Ashley Smith M-Tli. 1 Fun.-9:30pm. Fri. I lam.- 10|>m. more than one second behind the finished tied for 11th place Sat. 12pm.- 10pm. Sun. 12pm.-8pm. Cup Regatta. Fighting Irish in their race with a The men tied with the University overall with a two-day total of lltitt l.ikc Mk Iiik .iii Dr. Suite It. N.W. Si.unl.ilr Ml. IILi.'U time of 6:56.84. 155. 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^ rfift GVL DIGEST Michigan in Brief ' ' ■, Plans to withdraw around 4,000 as we work with our coalition partners and with the Iraqis MHSAA ordered to pay 1,500 soldiers in to assess future requirements,” $7.4 million in legal hills spring are frozen Browne said, promising to update DETROIT (AP) - A lawmakers later this month. federal judge has ordered Tuesday Browne offered no criticism of the Michigan High School By Robert H. Reid the Iraqi effort in Basra, launched Athletic Association to pay March 25 to regain control of the $7.4 million in legal bills Associated Press Writer country’s second-largest city from and interest for its fight to Shiite militias and criminal gangs maintain a scheduling system BAGHDAD (AP) - Britain which have effectively ruled the found to have discriminated froze plans Tuesday to withdraw streets for nearly three years. against girls. about 1,500 soldiers this spring The operation faltered in the face U.S. District Judge after the faltering effort to drive of fierce resistance from the Mahdi Richard Enslen in Kalamazoo Shiite militias from Basra raised Army of anti-American Shiite has ordered the association to doubts whether the Iraqis are cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, forcing the pay $4.4 million in attorneys’ capable of maintaining security in Iraqi military to turn to U.S. jets fees. oil-rich southern Iraq. and British tanks and artillery to try Most is to go to a Virginia The British decision was to dislodge the gunmen from their lawyer for a small group of announced in London one week strongholds. Grand Rapids-area mothers before the top U.S. commander in Britain’s opposition who sued the MHSAA nearly Iraq appears before Congress to Conservative party defense 10 years ago. offer his recommendation on how spokesman, Liam Fox, complained The Detroit News says fast America should draw down its that the Iraqis had not fully Enslen also awarded more own forces. consulted their coalition partners AP Photo / Alaa al-Marjani than 5 percent annual interest Defense Secretary Robert Gates before launching the operation. on the judgment from the In mourning: Mohammed grieves on a coffin, carrying his brother Uday Ramadan, during a funeral ceremony in the Shiite holy said Monday in Copenhagen, Fox said it was “not acceptable city of Najaf, 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday. Ramadan and another four members of Mahdi Army date that the suit was filed in Denmark that last week ’s violence for us to end up mopping up if we militia were killed on Sunday March 30, 2008 during clashes with Iraqi security forces in the city of Karbala. June 1998, swelling the total in Shiite areas had not changed don’t have a say in what operations and took personal command of the people were killed in politically Before dawn Tuesday, a U.S. payout to $7.4 million. American plans to withdraw more are being carried out and how they crackdown, promising he would motivated violence in March. 'That helicopter fireda missile at gunmen MHSAA spokesman John combat forces by July. are being carried out.” remain in the city for “a decisive and was up sharply from the 953 figure attacking American ground forces Johnson declined to comment But second thoughts about “It appears that our commanders final battle” to crush the militias. for February. in the Baghdad militia stronghold Tuesday. Iraqi security had just 48 Fighting eased after al-Sadr Figures tabulated by The of Sadr City, killing six militants, capabilities hours notice and called his fighters oft the streets Associated Press from police and the U.S. military said. Iraqi police Attorneys ask to only emerged as Iraq's “Is this an they yet had to Sunday under a deal brokered by U.S. military reports put the March and witnesses said three civilians represent Beatty in suit government deploy more Iran. But al-Sadr’s fighters refused death toll as of Monday at 1,247 — were killed in the strike. DETROIT (AP) - Two reported a 50 acceptable than one battle to surrender their weapons — a nearly double the February figure The Iraqi Red Crescent Society, attorneys are asking to percent rise in group with development which left the cleric and the biggest monthly toll since the Muslim world’s equivalent withdraw their representation the number of tanks, armored model for in a position of power and al-Maliki August, when 1,956 people died of the Red Cross, complained of Detroit Mayor Kwame people killed in vehicles and politically battered. violently. Tuesday that U.S. forces prevented Kilpatrick in a civil lawsuit March over the artillery,” the future?” Al-Maliki returned Tuesday to The latest bloodshed and Iraqi its relief convoy from getting into filed by the family of a slain previous month. Fox told the Baghdad, declaring the operation military capabilities are expected to Sadr City. stripper. Much of the LIAM FOX Commons. “Is a success although several Basra draw attention next week when the A Red Crescent official, Ammar Mayer and Jeffrey increase was CONSERVATIVE PARTY thisanacceptable neighborhotxls appeared to remain top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. Khalid Saied, told AP Television Morganroth filed their motion a result of the SPOKESMAN model for the under militia control. Al-Sadr, David Petraeus, briefs Congress News that his convoy tried to Tuesday in U.S. District fighting between future?” meanwhile, thanked his fighters for about prospects for further troop deliver food, medical supplies and Court. They would continue Iraqi government forces and Shiite A British Foreign Office “defending your people, your land cuts.The Pentagon is expected to water to Sadr City but could not get to represent former Kilpatrick militiamen in the southern city of spokesman called Fox’s 48-hour and your honor.” reduce U.S. troop levels from about permission from the U.S. to enter aide Christine Beatty. Basra. The conflict quickly spread, claim “nonsense” and said U.S. U.S. and Iraqi officials have 158,00 to about 140,000 by the end the area. A judge has not ruled on engulfing Baghdad and major cities and British commanders had been insisted the target of the crackdown of July. A U.S. spokesman, Maj. Mark the motion. throughout the Shiite south. consulted. The spokesman made was not the Sadrist political Petraeus has repeatedly warned Cheadle, said American soldiers Detroit’s Law Department Britain had planned to drawn the comment on condition of movement but criminals and that security gains are fragile and were not blocking humanitarian would represent Kilpatrick down its 4,000-strong military anonymity under Foreign Office renegade militias. But the Sadrists has already indicated that he wants convoys but were checking vehicles and Police Chief Ella Bully- force in southern Iraq to 2,500 over rules. believed the operation was aimed at a “period of assessment” for at least because “criminal and terrorist Cummings. It was asked last the next few months, handing over Nonetheless, Iraqi officials have weakening their movement before several weeks after July before groups” sometimes hijacked them week to represent the city in more security responsibility to the acknowledged they underestimated provincial elections this fall. deciding on the timing of further to transport weapons and fighters. the suit. Iraqis. the fury of the militia resistance, The recent carnage threatened to withdrawals. Elsewhere, police and Mahdi Mayer Morganroth has In the wake of the Basra fighting, which included rocket and mortar reverse the security gains achieved Sporadic fighting continued militiamen exchanged gunfire said conflict of interest however. Defense Secretary attacks against the U.S.-controlled in Iraq since President Bush ordered Tuesday in Baghdad and Basra, early Tuesday in Nasiriyah. complaints prompted the Des Browne told the House of Green Zone in Baghdad and armed 30,000 U.S. reinforcements to Iraq but the cities were generally calm. police and residents said. Three move. He and his son also Commons that “it is prudent that we assaults against government and early last year. Several rounds were fired late policemen were killed, and a desk represent Beatty on perjury pause any further reductions while political party offices throughout Figures compiled by the Tuesday toward the Green Zone, to dawn curfew was imposed on and other charges. the current situation is unfolding.” the south. ministries of health, interior and but there were no reports of damage the surrounding province, officials Tamara Greene was shot “At this stage we intend to keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, defense showed that at least 1,720 or casualties. said. to death in 2003 and was our forces at their current levels of a Shiite, flew to Basra last week rumored to have danced months earlier at an alleged party at the mayor’s official residence. Kilpatrick has Third graders plotted to attack teacher denied such a party took place. By Russ Bynum friends and parents said. Associated Press Writer The scheme involved a Motorbike rider, 7, killed division of roles. Tar ner said. One in crash at Mint-area track WAYCROSS, Ga. (AP) - A child's job was to cover windows FENTON TOWNSHIP, group of third-graders plotted to so no one could see outside, he Mich. (AP) — Authorities attack their teacher, bringing a said. Another was supposed to say a 7-year-old boy was broken steak knife, handcuffs, clean up after the attack. killed when his motorized duct tape and other items for the “We’re not sure at this point in dirt bike crashed at a track job and assigning children tasks the investigation how many of the south of Mint. including covering the windows students actually knew the intent Witnesses say the boy and cleaning up afterward, police was to hurt the teacher,” Tanner lost control of the bike and said Tuesday. said. hit a pole Monday at Fenton The plot by as many as The parentsof the students have Indoor Motocnoss in( ienesee nine boys and girls at Center cooperated with investigators, County's Fenton Township. Elementary School in south who aren’t allowed to question Tyler Waller died three hours Georgia was a serious threat, the children without their parents’ AP Photo /Chris O'Meara later at Genesys Regional Waycross Police Chief Tony or guardians’ consent, he said. Fighting back: Independent truck drivers applaud as they listen to speeches after parking their rigs Tuesday morning, April 1, 2008 in Tampa, Fla , to protest the rising cost of diesel fuel. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says many of Medical Center. Tanner said. Authorities have withheld the its members believe diesel prices at more than $4 a gallon is making it difficult for them to stay in business. Sheriff Robert Pickell says “We did not hear anybody children’s names. he’s investigating a 22-minute say they intended to kill her, but Police expected to forward the wait for an ambulance. A first could they have accidentally results of their investigation to ;imbu lance six miles away prosecutors. Tanner said. Children Truckers protest fuel prices killed her? Absolutely,” Tanner couldn't find the track, then in Georgia can’t be charged with said. “We feel like if they weren't more than 50 tractor-trailer rigs sat Independent Drivers Association, bioke down. a crime unless they are at least 13, By Tom Hester Jr. interrupted, there would have idle as their drivers demanded that said it also was not oiganizing Track manager Tommy District Attorney Rick Currie said. Associated Press Writer been an attempt. Would they contractors pay them more to cover anything. Federal law prohibits the Barron tells The Flint Martin told The Florida Times- have been successful? We don’t their fuel and other costs. association from calling for a strike Journal the bike's handlebar Union of Jacksonville. Fla., that know.” TRENTON. N.J. (AP) - “We can no longer haul their because it is a trade association. apparently hit the boy in the administrators would follow The children, ages 8 and 9, Independent truckers around the stuff for what they’re paying,” said In Washington, meanwhile, top chest. school system policy and state were apparently mad at the teacher country pulled their rigs off the David Santiago. 35, a trucker for executives of the five biggest U.S. Barton says there have law in disciplining the students. because she had scolded one road and others slowed to a crawl the past 17 years. oil companies said Tuesday they been other crashes since the “From what I understand, of them for standing on a chair, on major highways in a kx>sely Santiago, like many of the more know high fuel prices are hurting track opened in November, they were considered pretty good Tanner said. A prosecutor said organized protest of high fuel than 50 truckers gathered on a side consumers but deflected any blame none of them serious. they arc tor) young to be charged kids." Martin said. “But we have prices. to take this seriously, whether street near the Port of Tampa, said and argued their profits — $123 with a crime under Geoigia law. Some truckers, on CB radios he can’t support his family on what billion last year — were in line with Honey-seeking bears they were serious or not about School officials alerted police and trucking Web sites, had called he makes. “If it wasn’t for my wife, other industries. may face hunt in L. P. carrying this through, and that’s Friday after a pupil tipped off a for a strike Tuesday to protest the we would have been bankrupt Rather than joining the protests, SUTTONS BAY. Mich. what we did.” teacher that a girl had brought a high cost of diesel fuel, saying the already,” he said. some truckers were forced to sit (AP) — Black bears that Four mothers of other weapon to school. Tanner said. action might pressure President “The oil company is the boss, idle because of shippers' fears of a have developed a taste for third-grade students at Center Police seized a broken steak Bush to stabilize prices by using what arc we going to be able to do possible strike. honey from commercial Elementary called for the knife, handcuffs, duct tape, the nation's oil reserves. But the atxxit it?" said Charles Rotenbarger, In western Michigan, beehives in the northwestern immediate expulsion of the electrical and transparent tape, protests were scattered because 49, a trucker from Columbus. independent trucker William Lower Peninsula could find suspected plotters. ribbons and a crystal paperweight major trucking companies were not Ohio, who was at a truck stop at Gentry had been scheduled to pick themselves at the wrong end Stacy Carter and Deana Hiott from the students, who apparently on board and there did not appear Baldw in, Fla., atxxit 20 miles west up a load and take it to Boston, but of a rifle for an extra week both cited school system policy intended to use them against the to be any central axxdination. of Jacksonville. “The whole world his dispatcher told him there was a this year. stating that any student who brings teacher. Tanner said.Nine children On New Jersey’s Turnpike, economy is going to be controlled change of plans. The Michigan Department “anything reasonably considered have been given discipline up southbound rigs “as far as the eye “She told me that her shipper to be a weapon" is to be expelled by the oil companies. There's of Natural Resources is to and including long-term can see" were moving at about 20 was shutting down," fearing that for at least the remainder of the nothing we can do about it.” asking the Natural Resources suspension, said Theresa Martin, mph near Newark, said Turnpike someone would sabotage deliveriei school year. Jimmy Lowry, 51, of St. Commission to let bear spokeswoman for the Ware Authority spokesman Joe Orlando. if their drivers worked during the “We don’t want our children Petersburg. Fla., and others said hunters take the field a week County sclxx)l system. She would Other truckers had gathered at a protest. Gentry said at the Tulip City anxind them,” Carter told the it costs about $1 a mile to drive early in Benzie, Ijeelanau and not be specific but said none of the service area near Newark chanting Truck Stop outside Holland, Mich. Times-Union. “The one with one of the big rigs, altlxxigh some part of Grand Traverse and children had been back to school and protesting. He and Bob Sizemore. 55, a 30r the knife could have stabbed my companies are offering as little as Kalkaska counties. since the case came to light. Outsxie Chicago, three truck year veteran trucker, decided to return child (X someone else’s child at 87 cents a mile. Diesel cost $4.03 A decision is expected this The purported target is a drivers were ticketed for impeding a gallon at the Jacksonville-area to their homes in Ohio, 280-mile trip* lunch or out on the playground.” month on allowing hunters to veteran educator who teaches traffic on Interstate 55, driving that would cost each one about $200 “This is an isolated incident, truck stop. start Sept. 12 in that part of third-grade students with three abreast at low speeds, sakl Teamsters union officials said of their own money for fuel alone. an aberration. ... We have good the state. The hunt now runs learning disabilities including Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Luis they had nothing todo w ith any kind “We can’t ride around herf kids,” Center Principal Angie Sept 19-25. attention deficit disorder, delayed Gutierrez. of protests. An independent truck looking fix freight.” said Gentry, Coleman told the newspaper. development and hyperactivity, Near Florida's Port of Tampa, drivers group, the Owner-Operator 47. a driver for 23 years. B4 Thursday, April B, 2008 NATION / WORLD Grand Valley Lanthorn Gaza crossings may reopen if violence stops

Israeli officials say they Palestinians. “When conditions have matured in are considering it, bat the future for an end to the rockets, the terror and the reduction of the weapons’ move is long way off smuggling, we will be willing to consider By Laurie Copans easements in the Gaza crossings through cooperation with representatives of Associated Press Writer (Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam) Fayyad’s government,” Barak said. JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel’s The defense officials said Israel defense minister said he would consider would not be fully opening the crossings reopening Gaza's border crossings if in the near future since the violence has violence from the territory ceases, but persisted. defense officials warned Tuesday that Israel considers Hamas a terrorist such a move is a long way off. group and closed Gaza’s crossings after The officials said Ehud Barak ’s the Islamic militant group overran Gaza. statement was aimed at bolstering the It has only let in limited humanitarian moderate Palestinian government of supplies since. President Mahmoud Abbas in the West In new violence Tuesday, Israeli Bank. Barak has previously opposed troops shot and killed two Hamas opening Gaza’s borders since the Hamas gunmen during a raid on the central militant group, which often fires rockets Gaza Strip, Hamas said. The army said into southern Israel, violently seized the gunmen approached troops operating control of the area last June. against rocket launching squads. The officials spoke on condition Also Tuesday, a Palestinian mortar of anonymity because they were not attack wounded two civilians in a authorized to discuss the matter w ith the southern Israeli farming community, the media. army said. The officials said U.S. Secretary of Egyptian authorities opened the State Condoleezza Rice pressed Barak Rafah terminal on the Egypt-Gaza during a visit this week to consider border for a single day to let around 350 AP Photo / Mohammed 8allas easing Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which Egyptians stuck in the Gaza Strip for Cleaning up: Palestinian Mohammed Abu Al-Haija examines the damage in his house after Israeli soldiers during the night arrested his brother Ashraf, a has caused widespread economic two months to return home, an Egyptian militant from the Islamic Jihad movement, in the West Bank city of Jenin, Tuesday. The Israeli army often carries out raids in West Bank towns and villages hardship in the territory of 1.4 million security official said. searching for wanted militants from the different Palestinian factions. In historic change, Army lets married soldiers live together in Iraq

By Bradley Brooks and has dragged on and strained Globalsecurity.org, said. “I think plaque. “There was one night worrying about each other’s said. “So if they’re late, our Russ Bynum marriages with repeated 12- and they are looking under the sofa in particular, l saw something safety. Sometimes, it can make brains starts going to that place Associated Press Writers 15-month tours of duty. cushions for anything they can and I just thought, ‘Oh, God.’ I it harder. where you start to wonder what While some couples were do to improve retention. They came in here, talked to her for a “Because we’re so close out went wrong. That happens more also sent into the 1991 Gulf War, spend a lot of money getting few minutes, went outside, took here, we know to the hour when often than I’d like to admit.” BAGHDAD (AP) - When the fighting was over before their these people trained up.” a deep breath and I was good to our loved one’s supposed to be American soldiers get off duty living arrangements became After spending the first home from a mission,” Jessica in Iraq, the men usually return go.” an issue, said Lory Manning, five months of their 15-month Because of the prohibition on to their quarters, the women to a retired Navy captain who deployment on separate bases in public displays of affection, the theirs: But Staff Sgt. Marvin studies how military policies tents with up to 15 other soldiers, Christophers declined even to Frazier gets to go back to a small affect women for the nonprofit all of the same sex, the Fraziers put their arms around each other trailer with two pushed-together Women’s Research and prize the small degree of privacy for a photo. single beds that he shares with Education Institute. and intimacy they gained after “It’s not like in the civilian his wife. More than 10,000 couples are moving in together in October. world where if you see your In a historic but little-noticed in the Army. Exactly how many Still newlyweds, Sgt. Amanda boyfriend at work you can just change in policy, the Army is are serving in the war zone, and Christopher, 25. and her husband, go, ‘Oh, hi. Babe,”’ Amanda allowing scores of husband- how many of those are living Sgt. Matthew Christopher, 22, said. “We’re in uniform, and we and-wife soldiers to live and together, are not clear. The Army said the change in rules has been have to maintain a professional sleep together in the war zone said it does not keep track. a blessing for their almost year- demeanor at work. ” — a move aimed at preserving But Frazier and his wife. Staff old marriage, four months of Capt. Jessica Hegenbart and marriages, boosting morale and Sgt. Keisha Frazier, are among which has been spent in Iraq. her husband. Chief Warrant perhaps bolstering re-enlistment about 40 married Army couples Both work at the military Officer Brian Hegenbart, had to rates at a time when the military living together on “Couples hospital in Baghdad’s fortified live separately for two months is struggling to fill its ranks five Row” at Camp Striker, which Green Zone, where Amanda when they arrived at Camp years into the fighting. is on the oustkirts of Baghdad is a licensed practical nurse Striker because all the trailers “It makes a lot of things and is one of more than 150 U.S. and Matthew is in patient for couples were full and were easier,” said Frazier, 33, military camps in Iraq. Similarly, administration, which can mostly allotted by rank. They a helicopter maintenance a Couples Row opc led in include mortuary duties. finally moved in together in supervisor in the 3rd Infantry October at nearby Camp Victory, “Some of the stuff I’ve seen, if June. Division. “It really adds a lot though it has trailers for only she weren’t here. I’d be a lot less “It’s nice to come back to of stress, being separated. Now AP Photo / Bradley Brooks seven of the many couples who cool about it,” Matthew said as our trailer. I just feel bad for all you can sit face-to-face and try Under the same roof: Staff Sgt Keisha Frazier and her husband Staff Sgt Marvin have requested them. the pair sat insidetheir potpourri- those guys who don’t have that to work out things and comfort Frazier sit outside at Camp Striker in western Baghdad, Iraq, March 21. The pair live Husbands and wives are still scented living quarters — a mere to come home to every day,” said together under the Army's new regulations allowing married soldiers to cohabitate each other.” prohibited from public displays 120 square feet, with a TV set Brian, a 32-year-old Black Hawk in a war zone. The Fraziers are among about 40 married Army couples living Long-standing Army rules of affection, under the same atop two black lockboxes, an helicopter pilot. together on “Couples Row" at Camp Striker, which is on the oustkirts of Baghdad barred soldiers of the opposite and is one of more than 150 U.S. military camps in Iraq. strict regulations that govern impressive collection of stuffed Living together, however, sex from sharing sleeping unmarried men and women in animals and a Chicago Bears doesn’t stop the Hegenbarts from quarters in war zones. Even uniform. Holding hands and married troops lived only in all­ kissing, whether on duty or in the male or all-female quarters and chow hall, are against the rules. had no private living space. “It’s rough on marriages But in May 2006, Army when, over the course of years, commanders in Iraq, with little you don’t see each other,” fanfare, decided that it is in the Manning said. “It would make military’s interest to promote sense, certainly from a morale wedded bliss. In other words: perspective and for the Army, to What God has joined together, try to preserve marriages.” let no manual put asunder. The only downside of “It’s better for the soldiers, married soldiers sharing sleeping which means overall it’s better quarters, she said, would be an for the Army,” said Command increased risk of pregnancies. Sgt. Maj. Mark Thornton of the Whether the policy applies 3rd Infantry. to troops in Afghanistan is Military analysts said this is unclear. Pentagon officials said the first war in which the Army that decision is up to individual even gave the idea any serious commanders, but they did consideration — a reflection not return repeated calls for not only of the large number of comment. couples sent to war this time, John Pike, director of but also of the way the fighting the military think tank v .A . . h >*’ ‘

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By Lauren Sibula Peter. a their disagreements on large people are traveling from Hauenstein Center. "The GVL Staff Writer Christian issues. At the core of these Canada to attend. discussions regard faith, who has disagreements are opposing The Facebook and Myspace politics and war, so there’s Notes from Abroad Conservative versus liberal. spoken out religious beliefs. Considering groups for the debate have something for everyone." By Becky Howard War versus peace. against this, the event will be held at received a lot of attention Many students may find God versus atheism. the war in church. as well and it is even being themselves on the fence GVL Study Abroad Writer Hitchens versus Hitchens. Iraq, has The Fountain Street publicized in newspapers in in terms of their position Brothers Christopher and also written Church exhibits depictions England, she added. regarding such large scale Living in Spain for the Peter Hitchens will come to several of biblical heroes on one “This really is a big deal,” topics, but the debate will also past three months has taught the Fountain Street Church books, such side of the building and Landis said. “A lot of students serve those who may not be me Spanish people are very tonight at 7:30 for an epic as "The depictions of secular heroes don’t understand how big these strongly set in their beliefs, different from Americans. debate focused on politics, Abolition of on the other. These varied guys are.” Landis said. It’s a chance to But one day of living with my war and religion. Though they Liberty: The depictions provide a backdrop In order to share the once-in- see what options and points of family showed me that we are are both highly successful Decline of to the religious elements of the a-lifetime event with as many view are out there, she added. not as different as I imagined. journalists and authors, the Order and Hitchens’ debate. people as possible, GVSU will After the debate there will be Spaniard’s hearts break just brothers, who are separated by Justice in It is the combined efforts of be broadcasting the debate on a question and answer session, like ours and tears know no less than three years, are polar England.” He Whitney and the Hauenstein television and the Internet. as well as a book signing. language. opposites. This will be their also writes Center that are bringing the "West Michigan, and more The doors open at 6 p.m. On Sunday, I ran home for first debate face-to-face and a regular notorious brothers to Grand specifically Grand Valley, and Bird suggests students dinner to avoid being scolded it is said it will also be their column for Valley State University. After should feel proud that this is arrive early in order to get for my usual tardiness for . last. the Mail on hosting Christopher as a the only time these two giants free parking, as well as close meals. My senora’s son, Luis, ; Christopher and Peter are Sunday. Nt»r speaker in the past, Whitney will be together on stage,” seating in the church. Tickets poured me a glass of wine to known around the world for Raised in decided to bring the brothers Whitney said. are limited, but the Hauenstein go with my dinner. He was ; their controversial works as England, the Hitchens brothers together to challenge one Whitney, who is also Center is offering free tickets joking with me and continued journalists. Christopher, a faced a traumatic childhood and another face-to-face. moderating the debate, the to not only GVSU students, pouring after I said "when,” put staunch atheist who supports their present viewpoints are “This debate puts GVSU event is a great opportunity for faculty and staff, but all the bottle down, laughed and the war in Iraq, has written a result of those experiences, even more on the map and students to educate themselves students who present a valid walked to his room. I finished several best-selling books. He said Gleaves Whitney, director raises the prestige of our about the opposing sides of school identification can pick my dinner and wine and went most recently penned “God of the Hauenstein Center for university,” Whitney said. their beliefs, as well as to up a ticket at the Hauenstein to my room to pack for my is Not Great: How Religion Presidential Studies. The event is also gaining expand their horizons. Center or at the 20/20 desk in trip to Portugal. Around 11:30 Poisons Everything,” and is a For the majority of their attention outside the U.S. “This debate will challenge the Kirkhof Center. p.m. I began to hear everyone frequent commentator on C- adult lives the brothers have Heather Landis, an intern at your beliefs,” said 'Mandi speaking in loud, hurried voices [email protected] Span. been estranged, due mostly to the Hauenstein Center, said Bird, event planner for the in a house that is normally silent after 10 p.m. I heard Fabiola, my senora’s daughter, giving directions to our house Workshop to help graduates and I knew she was calling for an ambulance. Fear kept me glued to my with life after graduation seat inside my room. I never left my room the entire night because I knew 1 would not By Susie Skowronek transition academically, but a have been any help in an GVL Staff Writer transition personally. Students emergency. 1 listened to the will not live under the direct people that became so close supervision of their family With graduation quickly to me cry from the kind of and parents, but will transition approaching, some Grand pain that only comes from a in a real and personal way in Valley State University students breaking heart. The strangest learning to manage life, Kinzie may be feeling the pressure. part is I had no clue of what added. The Counseling Center has exactly was happening. Previous graduates have created a transitions program to Everyone was screaming and given feedback to tell the addresstheconcemsof graduates talking so fast that my brain Counseling Center this program entering the professional world. could not translate the words is necessary and they think this However, some wonder if a fast enough to figure out what information is important. question and answer session was going on. This is another Ashley Bovin,awritingmajor reason I decided not to leave is enough preparation to quell fromG ladstone, M ich. .graduates students’ trepidation. the room. I knew my weak in December. Currently, she "Transitions: Graduation” stomach would fail me if there feels apprehensive about her will be held in Winter Hall on was something I didn’t want to transition from college into the the Pew Campus by GVSU’s see. I managed to get a couple writing business, not knowing Counseling Center on today hours of sleep, but needed to what she wants to do with her from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will leave early to catch my bus for major. However, she feels address stress management for Portugal. optimistic about a transitions graduating students and those A text message from a session for graduates. completing their academic friend who lives with my Courtesy Photo / Stacy Beebe “It has the potential to senora’s neighbor confirmed State winner: RHA members pose with their winning plaques at the Residence Hall Associations conference. careers. be helpful,” Bovin said. “It my worst fear. Luis had passed “Those who attend can expect has a chance to change my to have anxieties, apprehension away. I struggled with myself perspective.” and concerns — as they move over whether I should still go Although reflectively, Bovin to Portugal or if I should stay into the independent lifestyle said she wishes she had more RHA earns five awards — somewhat allayed,” said and try to console the family. encouragement by the academic Then I reminded myself I am Associate Director and Clinical departments during her earlier the winners. executive board member of Senora’s job and as long as I Supervisor of the Counseling years at GVSU. Exploration Residence Housing “We were surprised to win the year, and freshmen Ryan stay in the house she will have and Career Development Center into potential careers might so many awards,” said Stacy Hill and Theresa Pullen were to still cook for me and do my Association wins Wayne B. Kinzie. have eased her transition more Beebe, president of the RHA awarded for two of the top- laundry. I decided to go. I left a This is the first time the than a seminar, she added. highest number of from Lawton, Mich. “We were eight program presenters. note on the table in my broken Counseling Center will host a Students can leave college just in awe.” Beebe said everyone Spanish attempting to offer my awards at state transition event for seniors, so with a general idea about their The RHA is the student involved was excited about condolences. it will act as a trial-run, Kinzie career path, and work out the residence conferencegoverning body for on-campus the wins and glad to represent I spent three days in added. details as they go along, said residents. They work with the the whole GVSU community Portugal, never taking my The program will be Jaclyn Nazzaro, a counselor at By Karin Armbruster Community Counsel within the in different important mind off my family and primarily in question and the Counseling Center. living centers and continuously aspects such as diversity and returned Thursday of Semafia GVl. Laker Life Editor answer format, addressing the Managing the stresses of put on programs, speakers and philanthropy. Not only did the problems on students’ minds, Santa. The significance of that day-to-day life, graduates tend events. RHA also provides group present their own ideas, particular Thursday is there are Five new awards have been Kinzie said. Additionally, the to neglect nutrition, exercise leadership opportunities such they also were able to observe rituals carried out throughout brought back and placed under event will discuss elements of and sleep, she said. Nazzaro as conferences, campus­ others and bring them back to the night and 1 knew stores Grand Valley State University’s literature produced by both the suggests several coping wide programs, RHA board GVSU for future programs, would not be open when I belt — one placing GVSU at Counseling Center and Career mechanisms to keep body positions, committee positions, she added. returned to Seville. So I bought the top. Services. As the program and mind sound during the as well as many others. “We won the most (awards) title anticipates, it will teach some flowers in Portugal and The GVSU Residence transition between academic The RHA and the 12 of any school there,” Hill said. carried them on a five-hour bus Housing Association graduating seniors how to and business life. members who attended the “It shows we can do this.” ride home. I walked into the participated in the Michigan manage their transition from “Sleep at least eight hours two-day event Duckett house holding out the bouquet Organization of Residence school into life. The session is a night, engage in moderate or took home a said he thinks of flowers ready to recite the Hall Associations annual “It says we're the not designed for those headed to intense exercise for at least 30 total of five this will same sentence I rehearsed in state conference from March graduate school, Kinzie added. minutes most days, preferably main awards best school in the bring positive my head for the entire journey 14 through the 16, which Graduates will not have the every day,” she said. “Eat a — one being attention to home. I was terrified, but I was held at the University organization. To say academic calendar to depend on. well balanced diet, including the most GVSU and knew I had to be strong for of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Kinzie said. So when September at least two to four cups of prestigious help to carry on my seftora — the woman who The group, consisting of 12 that we're the best is comes, they may be shocked fruit per day. Minimize your award given: positive things asks me to call her “Mama” students, made banners and when they have no school, he consumption of saturated School of the pretty amazing. ” going on, in and and who laughs when I drop displays, representing on- added. fats.” Year. around campus, and break an entire jar of jam. campus housing and presented “For many students, it Nazzaro also recommends “It says as well as However. I was anything but programs they have created is the first time outside an staying in-touch with friends we’re the best bring in many strong. I saw her and started and put on at GVSU. The STEPHEN DUCKETT academic schedule since they and continuing with college school in the new students. bubbling like a baby. I cried programs competed against MORHA DIRECTOR were four years old, so it is a relationships even after school organization,” He added with the family for a few 12 affiliated universities from greater adjustment than many ends. said Stephen GVSU is not moments and failed miserably around Michigan, such as anticipate," Kinzie said. Duckett, quite finished Not only is graduation a as I attempted to console them Western Michigan University. [email protected] director of MORHA. “To say winning awards in the years with what I had memorized, but Michigan State University and that we’re the best is pretty to come at the MORHA somehow I think I helped. Central Michigan University. amazing.” conference. For the past two weeks our The different groups bid on In addition, the RHA was “I think this is just the house has been full of visitors which awards they believe awarded for commitment to starting point.” he said. “I passing through to show their they should win based on the philanthropy, focus on diversity think we’ll definitely be on top sympathy toward the family. involvement on campus and and best display. Freshman again.” When there are no visitors the MORHA board members chose Kasi Fields won an award for [email protected] phone is ringing. Sometimes when a person leaves, my ^ sehora appears revived and other times she is left broken hearted all over again. I no i Visit us on the web... longer say a word. Consoling her in my Spanish is a futile task. Instead I offer a hug and the normal kisses on the cheek. 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