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By Alicia Wireman “My parents said they weren ’t paying GVI. Copy Editor for my college, ” she said. “So, I had to find my own way of making something out of myself.” We see them on the streets and do Higby left Michigan for her basic not recognize who they are. The people training only two weeks after high they have met and the places they have school graduation, and was sent to Iraq seen are hidden. All we see is a person shortly thereafter. surviving in a civilized life. Veterans are “In a sense, it was definitely a scary all over campus. One may be the person experience, ” she said. “Someone would at the front of the classroom or sitting just decide one day that they wanted to next to you. start shooting at us...we had to expect Veterans Day is intended to thank the worst. ” these people for their service. It During the five months Higby was acknowledges that their contributions to stationed in Iraq, she spent most of her the United States’ national security are time in Tukrit and Balad working as a appreciated underscores the fact that all network systems operator maintainer. those who served — not only those who Higby said her unit served as a combat died — have sacrificed and done their support unit, assisting all other units duty. Veterans Day is Sunday. with communication through telephone These are the stories of two veterans and Internet in the military network. who walk the halls of GVSU, but unlike “We would spend some time the people around them, these veterans rebuilding libraries and schools as well,” hold memories from a past that will she said. “Even though these things never be forgotten. seemed small, it makes you feel like you’re making a difference and helping Gwendolyn Higby, GVSU student people get back on their feet.” Born and raised in Michigan, senior Returning to America may seem easy, Gwendolyn Higby, did the only thing but Higby said it was one of the hardest she could after high school — she joined transitions she has ever encountered. the Army. Sensitivity to noises and high-stress levels were among the symptoms she See more: Go to the faced upon returning, she added. Left GVL Photo / Hollyn Johnson Right: Courtesy Photos / Gwendolyn Higby editorial and "Your Insights" “Coming home was just very Student veteran: GVSU student Gwen Higby served five months in Iraq in 2003 and is now taking on the duty of school. on A4 See Veterans, A2 TRiO Upward Bound program denied renewal grant Math, science program and feel that they’ve made some was chided for unreachable goals, the mistakes,” he said. objectives listed were lower than the directors in process of Right now, GVSU TRiO program program's previous success rates, Smith- directors are in the process of requesting Alexander said. But the readers who requesting proposal re a re-read of their proposal. The re-read evaluate and score the grant proposals read to reverse decision could reverse the decision that cut off do not give points for past experience. funding for the TRiO Upward Bound Former TriO professionals read grant By Michelle Hamilton Math and Science Program. proposals in the past, but this year it was The problem with the re-read is that apparent from readers ’ comments many GVL News Editor the process will take months, Miko said. of them were not familiar with TriO, Letters have been mailed to Michigan Smith-Alexander said. A successful math and science legislators to request their support in “You can ’t just arbitrarily take away program in local high schools has had pushing for a re-read, he added. grant money from a 15-year successful its funding cut because it set goals that TriOreceivedal ow score for a U B M S program based on a reader ’s comments, ” were too high. grant proposal that had objectives that Smith-Alexander said. This is the first time one of the TRiO were “over-ambitious and urtattainable, ” GVSU’s TRiO programs have Upward Bound programs through said Amie Smith-Alexander, director traditionally scored 100 points on their Grand Valley State University has been for TRiO Upward Bound. Seven points grant proposals, she added. denied money for a renewal grant, said were taken off for program objectives. A similar situation where a re-read John Miko, senior director for TRiO “We’ve never lost points for was considered unfair happened to Upward Bound ’s Advising Resources (objectives) before, ” Smith-Alexander a TRiO program at Michigan State Courtesy Photo I Tony Nelson and Special Programs unit. said. “They hacked me up pretty bad. ” Proposal denied: In July, student tutor counselors participated in a summer weekend “We’ve looked at reader ’s comments In the UBMS grant proposal that See TRiO, A2 Rare presidential Memos around campus on assault books acquired thought to be fake turn out to be real By Michelle Hamilton notice board. GVL News Editor This was the first time in more than About 450 books written by presidents two years that DPS has done a posting coming to Hauenstein Center at GVSU Memos posted on buildings of of this nature on campus, DeHaan Grand Valley State University ’s said. They used the same format for By Catherine Dugan Allendale Campus regarding an on- this posting that they used in the past, he added. GVI. Staff Writer campus assault last week were thought to be a joke by some students. The memos posted on buildings were printed on plain white paper, A collection of rare and historical books will enhance But the memos were no joke, and neither was the assault. without a GVSU logo or letterhead. Grand Valley State University ’s nationwide recognition. GVI / Pete Tabberrr University guidelines require campus About 450 books written by the 43 U S. presidents were On the night of Nov. 1, a Old books: GVSU’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies recently female GVSU student was touched postings in certain situations, but there acquired by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies received a donation of several hundred books by or about many of inappropriately while walking from last week. The rare collection features- many first editions and America's past presidents, include some rare items by George Washington See Assault, A2 Lake Ontario Hall to the Ravine signed limited edition books. and and Thomas Jefferson The books can be found in the rare books “No place else has such a collection, ” said Gleaves Whitney, collection at the Seidman House on the Allendale Campus. Apartments. The three suspects were director of GVSU’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. described as black males wearing dark clothing, according to a report from “We will be sought out by scholars interested in the American The fxxsks are on permanent loan from J. Randall Bergers, the Department of Public Safety. presidency. The Library of Congress recognizes us.” a former superintendent of Ottawa County Intermediate All of this information regarding Whitney said since the addition of this collection, GVSU School District. the sexual assault, along with contact has become a major institution in presidential research because “The value of the collection is that they’re all in one place,” information for DPS and Silent of the books' national importance. Bergers said. Observer was posted on academic Students who want to study the presidency have resources The collection was acquired from all across the United buildings Friday, the day after the at GVSU they can find nowhere else, Whitney said. States as well as Australia. Europe and Canada. Bergers began assault, said Capt. Brandon DeHaan. I^ocated in the Seidman House, the books are now available collecting the books in the early ‘90s after a colleague in assistant director of DPS. to be viewed by the public. Washington D.C. took him to an antiquarian bookstore. Since The memo was also made available Before the books could be put into the library, the climate then, he’s been searching for txxsks every time he travels. GVI Photo Illustration / Josh Cygan to students in residence halls and to Creepy crawler: Assaults on campus can conditions and the security of the books had to be ensured, The rarest book in the collection is a book by Eisenhower, faculty and staff on an online university happen anywhere, including at GVSU Whitney said. See Books, A2
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Veterans TRiO Dec. 31 and Smith-Alexander said. continued from page A1 continued from page A1 approached GVSU to step in and To compensate for the lost support TRiO through the end of grant money, GVSU will be emotional, ’' she said. “We’re so used to the military University a few years ago, the high school academic year, funding the UBMS program lifestyle that it just became difficult to adapt to the Miko said. said Nancy Giardnia, associate through the end of the school civilian life.” MSU also requested a re vice president for Academic year in June, Giardnia said. Her life as a civilian has become increasingly better, Grand Rapids Veterans' Day Parade read and the original decision Affairs. With no funds coming “I think it’s commendable but her day really seems to shine when she sees support to deny the grant money was Saturday at 10:30 a.m. into the program after December, that the university is going to from other Americans. reversed when the re-read results classes would have to be dropped finish out this grant, ” Giardnia The parade begins at North Division Avenue and "The best thing anyone can do is just say, Thank concluded the first read was mid-year. said. It is a good example of you,”’ she said. "When a soldier knows that his or her Michigan Street and ends at Veteran's Memorial unfair, Miko said. “It is surprising to me that GVSU’s commitment to support country is 1(K) percent behind him or her, it makes the Park in Grand Rapids The low score resulted in a a program that has been so the community, she added. job so much easier.” denial to renew the program ’s successful in the past consistently Although Higby’s active duty contract has expired, grant when funding runs out on was not re-funded, ” Giardnia news@ lanthorn .com she intends to go back to Iraq when her National Guard Interviews with Veterans unit is deployed in the near future, she said. “Personally, I don ’t want to return, but I want to go Sunday at 2 p.m. Books together with Ralph to share that Hauenstein said he is pleased I had the collection, ” Bergers to have the collection at GVSU. back for the people in my unit," Higby said. “We build People will have a chance to ask veterans about continued from page A1 strengths and bonds between (ourselves) that couldn't said. “It’s a source of resources their experiences in the military. The event is free Bergers said. There were be created in any other environment. I’m not ready to His father and Ralph beyond the ordinary," he said. 85 copies of the book privately let go of that yet.” and open to the public. Hauenstein were both newspaper Because GVSU has one of Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Akeley Building printed and Eisenhower men and fought together in World only a few presidential study distributed them mainly to his Thomas J. Haas, (IVSl1 President War II. Later, they lived in the centers, it is the right place to 200 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven friends. Bergers found his copy Following in his father’s footsteps. President same retirement community. house the collection. Hauenstein For more information call (616) 842-0700 or visit in Gettysburg, Penn. Thomas J. Haas decided to serve his country in 1969. Bergers said he began talking said. Other books include Thomas “I really envisioned myself being in the Navy and http://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org . about bringing the collection to There are about 150 more Jefferson ’s memoirs published in getting an appointment into the Naval Academy,” he GVSU in 2002. books that Bergers plans on 1829 and George Washington ’s said. “After having had discussions finding and adding to the expense account. Despite his ambitions, Haas did not get a A Tribute to Veterans with Gleaves and Ralph, it collection to round the total out Bergers has received offers to congressional appointment, a necessity to be accepted seemed that their vision for the to 600 books. Bergers will try Sunday at 3 p.m. sell the collection, but that was into the Naval Academy, he added. presidential studies center and to find the books by searching The tribute is a musical concert featuring not something he wanted to do, So. after some advice from a high school mentor, the value the collection could online and visiting bookstores he said. However, donating the Haas joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Northview High School Wind Ensemble, Jazz add to their efforts, ” he said. across the country, he said. books to GVSU felt like a good “I was driven by the fact that by going (to the The contract was signed on Ensemble and the Varsity Voices. The concert is fit, he added. Academy), I didn ’t put a burden on my family Oct. 24 and the collection was [email protected] free and open to the public. "My dad suggested that l get financially,’’ he said. “1 had this opportunity not to be a brought to GVSU. burden on them, and I Ux>k it.” Northview High School Performing Arts Center Haas spent four years getting his degree in addition 4451 Hunsberger Avenue NE, Grand Rapids Assault Elrod did not see the memos One important factor to understand is that in the majority to receiving military training. In 1970. he spent time continued from page A1 on campus and could not comment on their format, but it of assaults in college the on the Mackinac in the Great I^akes as well as the of chemical cargos in and out of U.S. ports were ns safe are no guidelines for how the is good that DPS responded right assailant is someone the victim Ocatia in Michigan. The Coast Guard then sent him and secure as they could be,” he said. “The work I did posting should look or if it should away, he said. A lot of times knows, said Women ’s Center to Washington D.C. where he worked in the hazardous 20 years ago is still being used today for theevaluation include university markings, sexual assaults do not get very Director Marlene Kowalski- materials and environmental protection arena. of caigos, and I think that was a nice legacy to have DeHaan said. much attention, he added. Braun. Generally, GVSU can “Our responsibility was to ensure that the shipment within the Coast Guard. ” Student concerns about the It is also a good thing the boast about having a very safe Although Haas encountered numerous assignments validity of the memo were female student reported the campus, she added. in the Coast Guard, he decided to change his career brought up at a meeting for incident so that other students “I appreciate being a part path. He went back to the Coast Guard Academy to the campus organization Eyes could be made aware, Elrod of a university that does public teach where he focused on training officers until he Wide Open Monday night, said said. postings, ” Kowalski-Braun said. retired in 19%. President Tim Elrod. Some “The perception is that we are She was especially thankful "The bonds I formed with students were strongly students were not sure if the out in the middle of the cornfields for a posting in this particular important to me,” he said. “However, the relationships notice posted on Friday was a and it’s safe, but the sad reality incident because there is a that you have with your peers are absolutely remarkable. joke or if it was serious. is that nobody is exempt, ” Elrod potential the suspects are a part Those bonds are tight, important and life long. ” “If our community says said. of the campus community, she Haas said serving his country was the best thing he they’re concerned about (the It needs to be made clear that said. could do. Now that all three of his children are active memos), it’s something we can this type of behavior will not be military officers, he is proud to call them heroes, he reevaluate, ” DeHaan said. tolerated, he added. 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a degree, it may be the most for me, like life could be more Voters decide to bring On top of classes, difficult job a student can have. complicated. ” alcohol sales to Hudsonville work, raising Senior AJ Walker finished a One of the most stressful Results from a vote on busy day of classes and strolled aspects of being a parent in college Tuesday determined that a ban children can be into the Children’s Center, eager is a child’s financial needs, said on alcohol sales in Hudsonville overwhelming to to spend time with her daughter, Sharalle Arnold, interim director will be lilted, according to a 5-year-old Daysha. As a single of the Children’s Center. report from the Associated students mom finishing a bachelor’s “There is an overwhelming Press. The unofficial final degree in biology. Walker has cost to take care of a child, and count of the vote was 928-735 By Carrie Palmer to find new ways to manage her often students have to work in in favor of lifting the ban. GVL Staff Writer time. order to pay for it,” Arnold said. Before Tuesday, “I spent six years in the Army, Being a full-time student is a Hudsonville was the only city Blue, green and red crayons so I’ve learned to use my spare stressful time for anyone, but as a in Michigan where alcohol tumble to the linoleum floor as time wisely,” she said. student parent, the missing piece sales were illegal, but there are someone new catches Lily’s eye. Looking across the room at to the puzzle is finding ways to six Michigan townships where A stranger is in the Children’s Daysha, who picks up her toys manage stress. alcohol sales are still barred. Center. from the day and smiles brightly. The Student Parent Support Five of the dry townships are She curiously peers around Walker smiles back. Group is a campus organization located in Allegan and Ottawa the door, smiling and waiting. “We have a saying in the aimed toward parents dealing counties. Standing in the doorway with military,” she said. ‘“They didn ’t with everyday issues that her 3-year-old belly sticking out issue you a child.’ (Daysha) come with raising a child. The Students honor two GVSU through her pink princess T-shirt, didn ’t ask for this, so I try to do group presents new ways to staff for disability support she stares and frowns. Then, my best.” help ease some of the tension University Vice Presidents in the blink of an eye, her pale Traditional students often student parents feel with their Patricia Oldt and Tim blue eyes light up and Kool-Aid have trouble finding time to schoolwork. Thimmesch were honored -tained lips turn into a grin as study and work, while students “There are a lot more student yesterday for their involvement someone says,“ Lily, your mom ’s withchildren have to additionally parents on campus than people with disability support on here.” balance spending time with their might think,” said Shannon campus. Oldt and ITiimmesch The little girl bolts for the children. Baker, president of the Student were recognized for their full door, crashes into her mom ’s legs “Working (at the Children’s Parent Support Group. Baker is support and inclusion with and wraps her tiny fingers around Center) gives me an appreciation a parent and a student as well. people with disabilities in her mom ’s knees. for my own schoolwork, ” said She and her family live in family academic and social settings. Mommy’s class is over — it is GVSU junior Anna Ivie. “It housing on GVSU’s Allendale This was the first annual time to go home from day care. puts everything in perspective Campus.
recognition ceremony for The Children’s Center is an “The (parent support) group GVL / Hollyn Johnson disability support on-campus on-campus day care center that helps to show the importance Child care: GVSU student, AJ Walker reads with her daughter, Daysha Walker, at hosted by the Organization for provides an affordable childcare * of doing the things you have to GVSU Children's Center where Daysha stays while AJ attends class. do, not necessarily what you the Advancement of Students option for parents, with more Along with day care and more information on ways parents Part One: Engagement want to do, ” Baker said. “It also with Disabilities. than half of them attending student support, GVSU offers can get involved, please visit the helps students to meet people in classes at GVSU. Parenthood resources for student parents Children’s Center Web site at Part Two: Marriage the same situations that they’re Hillary Clinton launches can be difficult to manage after looking for help or advice http://www.gvsu.edu/child . experiencing — to know that student-focused initiative graduation, but before walking regarding coping with the Part Three: Children they’re not alone. The campaign for across that stage and receiving challenges of parenthood. For [email protected] presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton launched Students for Hillary on Nov. I. according to a press release from Clinton's Hollister to lecture campaign press office. The national student-focused effort has organized in 37 states. on global warming For more information visit the campaign ’s Web site, http:// By Michelle Hamilton Year Lecture Series on campus. It www.hillblazers.com. and Alicia Wireman will take place in Loutit Lecture GVL Staff Hall 101. Police hand out 44 MIPs Hollister will discuss observed for local Halloween revelers and expected changes from an Talk of global warming has The Friday before ecological perspective, he said. increased on the Allendale Campus Halloween, 22 parties were shut Some of his research in the Arctic of Grand Valley State University. down by the Ottawa County will be presented, but that will be A lecture series on the effects law enforcement and GVSU’s a smaller portion of the talk, he of the changing climate kicked off Department of Public Safety. added. this fall and a group of students There were 44 citations issued Hollister ’s research is important from the Student Environmental that night, according to a report because it gives students a unique Coalition recently attended a from the Grand Rapids Press. opportunity national conference in Washington, to study in DC. Sex Olympics to return to an exotic This year is an International environment, Allendale Campus Friday Polar Year, meaning research Voices for Healthy Choices said Biology activity is heightened in Antarctica Department is bringing informative games and the Arctic, said GVSU biology such as Debunking Sex Chair Shaily professor Robert Hollister. M e n o n . Myths to leaker Late Night Hollister received a grant of Four GVSU on the Allendale Campus this almost $70,000 from the National students weekend. The Sex Olympics Science Foundation to study conducted Itelllsttr will last from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. the effects of climate change on research in in the Kirkhof Center. The vegetation in the Alaskan tundra. Courtesy Photo / John O'Marra Alaska with Hollister last year. event is co-sponsored by the He has been conducting research Students try out the machine that promotes diversity awareness. “It allows our students to plug Black Student Union and the Diverse gadget: in Alaska since 1995 and there are into a network on a topic of global Latino Student Organization. some unusual things that have been concern, ” Menon said. For more information send an happening in the environment there GVSU senior David Faling. said e-mail to stayheregvsu.edu. lately, he said. he thinks it is great when professors Machine to give students Hollister had heard that incorporate research they have done Ray Romano film producer- lightening only strikes about once into their classroom discussions. director to host film, Q&A every decade in Alaska, but he has Faling is a student of Hollister ’s Tom Caltabiano, producer/ seen it a lot during his trips, he said. and thinks the research the biology director of the film “95 Miles virtual look at diversity Also, there has been in increase in professor is doing is a key indicator to Go ” will host a question and the mosquito population there. On a of global warming, he said. answer session after the film is will help positively increasing bring the Human Race Machine bad day. Hollister would be talking “Global warming is not the shown on campus Friday. By Dana Blinder to another researcher while a cloud GVL Copy Hditor awareness regarding diversity for the Intercultural Festival. biggest hoax given to the American The film will be shown on and off campus, Foster Aid from Student Senate of thousands of mosquitoes buzzed people of all time and (Hollister's) at 7 p.m. in the Loosemore added. allowed student organization between them, he said. results show that it is happening at Auditorium in the Pew Campus A machine that promotes “I think for some students it CLOUD NINE to bring the “You would be hard pressed a faster rate and that it’s here and DeVos Center. This event diversity awareness will come will be surprising to see what machine to campus for 11 days. to find someone in Alaska not going anywhere,” Faling said. is free of charge. For more to Grand Valley State University they will look like in another CLOUD NINE is a cultural — Democrat or Republican, Global warming is not far off information, e-mail boringr® next week. race,” he said. organization that promotes conservative or liberal — who did and it is headed south, Faling gvsu.edu. The machine will be a part of For students who may have diversity and encourages racial not believe in climate change,” added. GVSU’s Intercultural Festival been stereotyped, it will be tolerance. Hollister said. Faling recently attended an T am Grand Valley' from Monday through Friday. good for them to see other Darnell Head, co-founder of However, the atypical international student summit in nomination process open The Human Race Machine students beginning to realize CLOUD NINE, said bringing occurrences in Alaska might not Washington, D.C. entitled Power A campaign that recognizes uses a camera to alter the what it would be like to look the machine to campus was all be directly caused by climate Shift 2007. Eleven GVSU students student leaders is now open appearance of participants. With differently, Foster said. something his group was change, Hollister added. Climate attended the Power Shift and for nominations. Up to 1.000 four different visual morphing The first Human Race interested in to broaden the change most likely enhances many collaborated with other students on students will be recognized in programs, the machine allows Machine was built in 1999 community's view of race. The of these environmental oddities, ways to fight the changing climate. Jan. 2008 and awarded with an students to see how they for the London Millennium Human Race tagline is, “There’s but it would be hard to say what the The GVSU students watched about I am Grand Valley T-shirt. would look with the facial celebration and there are one race, the human race.” exact cause of each one is, he said. 30 different panel presentations and Nominations take a few characteristics of a different currently six machines that can "We were approached by the At 7 p.m. today Hollister will got a lot of ideas they are planning to minutes to complete online at race, age or gender. be sent to college campuses, Multiracial Student Association give a presentation that relates the implement to fight global warming http://www.gvsu.edu/iamgv . Minority students make up said Wolfman Productions to sponsor this event with changing climate to Michigan. at the campus level, Faling said. The deadline for nominations 17 percent of undergraduates agent John O’Mara. them," Head said. The lecture. Global Linkages: The is Nov. 26. currently enrolled at GVSU, Wolfman Productions has The Human Race Machine is Significance of a Changing Tundra, [email protected] according to 2007 fall shipped Human Race Machines one of the many events during is part of the International Polar Free spay and neuter clinic enrollment records. to more than 100 college the Intercultural Festival next Student Senate President downtown by Pre-Vet club campuses during the past six week. The machine will be Frank Foster said although T he veterinary branch of a years. O’Mara said. available to students all day minority figures at GVSU arc national organization will be The original machine, which in the Kirkhof Center lobby not as high as other schools, the spaying and neutering pets for started as an art project for the Monday through Friday. university continues to educate I^ondonMillenniumcelebration. “Our hope is to get students free this Saturday in Grand students on cultural differences. Rapids. Theclinic will be hosted now builds bridges to cultural to see we’re all on this campus "We go above and beyond by Remote Area Medical at 446 understanding, he added. as one, we’re all together, ” Head to provide those experiences “The goal is to allow you said. “Not to see each other as Grandville Ave. and is targeted regardless, ” Foster said. “We toward low income families. to think about what it would different colors and races, but to have a full week dedicated The clinic opens at 7:30 a.m. be like to be someone else,” show we all are Grand Valley.” to (cultural diversity) and we O’Mara said. “To not see that For more information about and approximately 120 cats and Continue to have various student dogs will be spayed or neutered as so alien but to see that as the Intercultural Festival, visit groups that provide anything another experience may be a their Web site at http://www. before the clinic closes at about from entertainment to education Courtesy Photo / Robert Hollister 7 p.m. path you could have walked. ” gvsu.edu/if. Alaskan voyage: GVSU biology professor Robert Hollister researched tundra on a day-to-day basis." Several groups on GVSU’s vegetation in Barrow, Alaska with students Michael lothschutz. Amanda Snyder, The Human Race Machine campus have worked together to [email protected] Robert Slider and Jeremy May Grand Valley Lanthorn Thursday, November 8, 2007 OPINION editorial@lanthorn com EDITOWAI------EDITORIAL CARTOON
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Veteffcns Day is set up in part to honor our heroes GVl / Eliot Sltnk — both-fallen and alive — because of the sacrifices they gave ^hd continue to give to keep this country both safe YOUR INSIGHTS ------and free,-Our freedom does not come easy, nor does it come without the hardships of those willing to accept the How should veterans be honored? call of duty asked by their country. RegftttUeSShof political agendas and affiliations, the soldiert protecting this country and veterans should be acknowledge with a day of honor and remembrance at all costtfi We aew society owe that much to them. Nov. 11 stands as the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that officially brought a close to World War I, formally ending at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th mitath in 1918 with the signing of the Germans. "A parade would be "Veterans should go into "We should have a "We should give them "I think it's important nice or even a dinner or schools to teach us so festival in downtown a parade here in to honor veterans even While parades, luncheons and family celebrations are luncheon for veterans." we can understand why Grand Rapids. We Allendale." if it's by a parade or all good ideas to help commemorate the contributions of we celebrate Veteran's should also have the day luncheon. As long as Day." off of school " we remember what they our soldiers, a simple thank you or small conversation have done for us." may go A long way in showing the respect these men and Danica Sardin Jake Teuscher Sarah Warlick Tupua loane Lindsay Minix women have earned. Sophomore Junior Sophomore Sophomore Junior It should come as no surprise that at any event, a Public Relations Education Biomedical Science Criminal Justice Professional Writing soldief tteifig honored for whatever reason is often greeted with a standing ovation for their efforts in GVL STUDENT OPINION------making our lives just that much easier to go to bed with at nigI$t.Vr ' If you know a veteran or cross paths with one, thank Mom wins NYC marathon them for|he safety and ability to live freely that many of us take for granted, not just on Veterans Day, but any By Dana Blinder their Sundays. One kitchen. I showed her up. GVL Copy Editor Generally speaking. I’m picture in As college students day. ■-*, halfheartedly attempting particular we sometimes get overly They took up the call and made the decision many This weekend was the to do large amounts of capped ambitious, ready for the real of us would never dream of making. They are the real annual New York City homework, snacking a bit off my world. We try to cram all we Marathon. too much and not even feeling of can into our time at school heroes itliife, and their character and integrity should be You know, just a 26.2 mile contemplating leaving the extreme — extra academics, athletics, recognfeed accordingly. stroll through the city with house for the day. I’m a laziness. activities and clubs to try to about 90,000 of your closest college student. It was prepare ourselves to kick butt a shot Blinder ■■■ ------■■ —------■ — friends. And then I check my when it’s time. We have these Now, I’d say I’m in preferred news site for the of her goals for a year, five and 10 fairly good shape. I think heck of it. holding her child — so down the road. (§tanb tyallep %antf)om I could run four miles all “Two moms take young it was gnawing on Then you see the together, maybe five or six if silver and gold in the NY the handle of the red pom Radcliffes of the world a murderer was chasing after Marathon.” poms most likely given to the — the people who have long- The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University me in a long, black trench What the heck? Given my families of the runners. graduated and are off doing coat and roaring chain saw mom is an incredible woman, The woman who gave those great things we’re still Editorial Page Board (give me a break — it was I just feel there’s a certain birth to you just ran for two dreaming of and more. It’s just Halloween). For being a unspoken standard of what hours in a runners ’ two piece. hard sometimes to accept college student, I eat decently yo baby’s mama should and Show some respect, kid. that you can ’t run a marathon tomorrow. Laura Wasilewski Editor in Chief (Mac and cheese), and get shouldn ’t be doing on her Honestly though, Brandon Watson Managing Editor as much sleep and exercise weekends. Running 26 miles Radcliffe sucked. She was While being president with about a 12 pack just about eight minutes off her of the Harry Potter club in Michelle Hamilton News Editor as I can (more sleep than * exercise). slightly crosses the motherly previously set world record. Allendale doesn ’t sound as Alicia Wireman Copy Editor glorious as post-pregnancy I don ’t pay too much stereotype. This was her first marathon I’m not saying Paula in two years and she’s had marathon winning, accepting — attention to national you can ’t do it all is a good K marathons because it’s sort Radcliffe, an English woman a nasty history of runner ’s step to staying sane in your of depressing to be sitting who had given birth nine injuries, strains and fractures. trek to getting there. on my couch in sweats and months ago doesn ’t deserve Heck, today I only had watch these older stick-like to school thousands of others. one piece of pizza and denied [email protected] “III a definite power struggle. The figures do something with I’m just saying wow. the stale cupcake in the Ar$tfs are the minority in Sudan, blif they hold the most power. Making that diploma mean something
Ultimately the Arabs want the By Josh Hilbrand the application, it opens doors to years. The report includes Student Senate university grad school. huge amounts of information Then again, maybe not. that proves GVSU meets Aftltans to be gone.” Vice President of Internal to find out hov After four or more years five criteria, such as whether Communications we define of all-nighters, Ramen we follow the ever present GVL Guest Columnist noodles and 12-hour work mission, the effectiveness Charlton Breen success days, wouldn ’t you want of teaching and the quality Michigan Save Darfur Coalition member in our In the academic world, students. to know if your degree of service to all community ' “accreditation ” is a buzzword Does program was a gamble or members. at colleges and universities GVSU a good investment? North So what can you do to across the country, and meet Central Accreditation, the make the gurus ’ decision once mentioned, it can GVL OPINION POLICY - hard core “bespectacled gurus ” from easy? The responsibility of produce reactions of frenzied national requirements for a before, has the final say for students is to know what is excitement and anticipation. degree-granting institution? those diplomas. happening in the university The ufttmate goal of the Grand is one page, single spaced. So what is accreditation, The editor reserves the right to edit Ten years ago the answer You might be worried with the accreditation Valley Laithom opinion page is to anyway? And why should stimulate Aiacussion and action on and condense letters and columns for read something like. “Yep. at this point as you process. students care? If you’re GVSU’s education is high contemplate the proportions You can ask me. Josh topics ofr imtfgv t to the Grand Vallay length restrictions and clarity. planning on getting a degree All letters must be typed. quality.” of accreditation issues. Not Hilbrand, the student CommonBL- ^ from Grand Valley State The Mitd Valley Lanthorn The Grand Valley Lanthorn will But still, how does that to worry — GVSU is on top representative for the Self University, this thing we call welcomc^^iKter viewpoints and apply to us, the students? of it. The university plays a Study. Or just get to know not be held responsible for errors accreditation means a lot to offers th^e Ahicles of expression for that appear in print as a result of Let’s move on to the major role in accreditation your university, your student you. scene of your graduation by writing the Self Study organizations and the mission reader optaiflto: letters to the editor, transcribing handwritten letters or e- Every 10 years, the guest cotiufMa and phone responses. mail typographic errors. day, where you can expect Report, sort of like a 300- of GVSU. Give back to bespectacled gurus of higher to walk across the stage to page paper assignment, the community that has l^ett^H Jhflst inctade the author’s The name of the author is usually education descend on our name andfi^eceompanied by current published but may be withheld for continue the long tradition except GVSU hasn’t waited given you the chance to be * campus to validate this of a hand shake and receive until the night before to start here — take 10 minutes to picture itAHRifl cation *f dropped off compelling reasons. university with hair splitting in perstfi. -f^Aen will be checked The content, information and your hard-earned diploma. it. explore http://www.gvsu . accuracy, and we’re due for So what is that thing we call A large number of well- edu/ncaselfstudy. You have by an crflptiSyee of the Grand Valley views expressed are not approved a checkup in less than a year. by nor necessarily represent those of a diploma? On your resume, equipped administrators, the opportunity of attending Lanthootf^>|. Sort of like a downsized FBI the university, its Board of Trustees, it makes you valuable to faculty and students have GVSU during this exciting i^ttettr <*e« As apace permits of higher education, this team each issuq^TheTimit for letter length officers, faculty and staff potential employers. On your been working for almost two time. Take advantage of it. of witty Ph Ds investigates J • • r- t i Rachael Williams, Laker Life Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn J\ ^ [email protected] LAKER LIFE Thursday, November 8, 2007 L l.t/ Darfur genocide Notes from abroad comes to GVSU
|Refugees speak on Sudanese refugees, talked about the situation in Darf ur. campus of murder, Breen showed a short rape used as video, along with a PowerPoint presentation to better inform By David Calkins weapons of war students about the situation in GVL Study Abn>ad Writer i Darfur and how it is one of the | By Rachael Williams largest genocides in the world I’ve heard it said that the GVL Laker Life Editor that continues to occur, even after Japanese language is hard to learn, recognition from the United States • especially for a native English government and United Nations. I While Grand Valley State speaker. St. Francis Xavier, a “The situation in Darfur is all University students go throughout multi-lingual Jesuit missionary, is about control and power, ” Breen supposed to have called it "The Jtheir day in Allendale, Mich., said. “The Janjawced, mostly GVl / Caitlin Grubb Devil ’s Tongue. ” I wouldn ’t go Jhe lives of Darfurian civilians Arabs, are attacking the Africans the Western region of Sudan, Sudanese story: Grand Valley State University sophomore and Lost Boy Bol Arem, speaks to fellow students about his past quite that far. but I will say this: in Darfur. It’s a power struggle experiences and how to help those suffering in Darfur, Sudan ihe largest country in Africa, Yep, it’s hard. Very hard. And as between race — the Arabs are time goes by and my intensive •are being attacked through the affected — one woman said she the voices of a few Darfurian United States in terms of economy trying to control the Africans.” classes refuse to let me take it ultimate human rights violation had been raped five times. survivors. One story recalled how is barely felt by the Sudanese The Janjaweed, a militia easy. I’m growing more and more — genocide. Also, according to the film, the a married couple who made it to government because the Chinese backed by the Arab government, inclined to agree with the guy. Since the beginning of the men in the villages are killed first, a displaced-persons camp argued government is open to Sudan and are mostly Arabs from Northern At first, I could deal pfetty conflict in Darfur, Sudan in 2003, often violently. A recently released over who was to go out of the its resources, Breen said. Sudan, however, Breen said there well with sentence structure being more than 4(X),(XX) Darfurians film called “The Devil Came on camp’s borders to get drinking “The problem is, and it’s are some members who are from completely reversed. Actually, it have been killed — murdered, said Horseback ” refers to the Janjaweed water. happened in the past, if someone Darfur. was kind of fun to say in perfectly Charlton Breen, a member of the militia storming Darfurian villages The woman ’s rationale for doesn ’t stop it, it will continue to “It’s not a battle between correct Japanese what would Michigan Save Darfur Coalition, on horseback, shooting and slaying going was, “If he goes (Janjaweed) spread — even across borders. ” religions — the current situation literally be translated “As for me, Tuesday night in GVSU’s Manitou their prey — wiping out villages of will kill him. If I go I'll just get Breen said. in Darfur is almost everyone friends with store to shall we go? ” Gall. He added more than 2.5 20,(XX) people at one time is not raped.” She never made it back to To learn more about the is Muslim,” Breen said. “It’s a even if it made my head spin. million Darfurians have been uncommon. the camp — her body was found genocide that is occurring in definite power struggle. The Arabs Comprehension is hard enough, displaced, meaning they no longer Because the conflict has begun later, brutally attacked. Darfur, Sudan or to help stop the are the minority in Sudan, but they but translating this stuff on the reside in their village, but are still to spread across borders, even While it may be hard to believe violence, visit The Save Darfur hold the most power. Ultimately fly makes me feel like I’m giving confined within the Darfur region refugee and displaced-persons that a murder like that is possible, Coalition Web site at http://www. the Arabs want the Africans to be my brain the Heimlich maneuver. in Sudan, living in displaced- camps are not safe, even if they it may be even harder to believe savedarfur.org or contact Sen. Ron gone. ” Forget what you thought you persons camps. are regulated and protected by the that hundreds, if not thousands Jelinek at SenRJelinek@senate. In Breen ’s presentation a day knew about grammar, there’s As part of the student United Nations. of murders such as that occur michigan.gov and ask him to in the life of a Darfurian was no such thing as a “subject” in organization. Amnesty “Evil attacks these camps.” everyday in Darfur. support the Save Darfur Coalition expressed in the short video he Japanese - you can ’t pluralize International Human Rights Watch Breen said. “And evil doesn ’t care The United States has had a by supporting Michigan Bill No. provided. It not only stated that nouns, and sometimes just for Week, the event in Manitou Hall if you're a peacekeeper, Darfurian varying degree of influence in 0555. rape is used as a method of war fun, the adjectives pretend to be attracted a classroom full of about or an aid worker. ” Sudan, refusing to buy Sudanese in Darfur, but it also showed how verbs. Don ’t forget the complex 50 students. Breen, along with two Breen ’s presentation expressed oil. However, the backlash from the [email protected] the women and children have been hierarchical rule-structure of honorifics and politeness, without which even a "thank you" could be offensive. And finally, add to all Sudanese refugee tells story, hopes to return to Africa of this three completely different alphabets alongside a complicated By Rachael Williams Northern! Sudan. They took guns motivation to go to school. ” He said often times people a day, if not once every few days. logographic system of Kanji characters (of which there are GVL Laker Life Editor and attacked; I just ran.” In 1994 Arem arrived in would say anything in those Now, in America, he has a hard After he Kenya. He said his ticket to the interviews “just to get to a better time throwing out food and eating thousands), which change voicing Almost seven years after fled from his United States was out of sheer life.” on an American schedule. and meaning depending on their fleeing war-tom Southern Sudan, village, Arem luck. “The biggest challenge for me “I don ’t eat breakfast,” context. Bol Arem, a GVSU sophomore, said he had “When I went to Kenya I .has been working and knowing Arem said. “I think twice about Needless to say,Japanese is by is worlynj ^in obtaining , his ^thf chance to derided to ^o with my cqu'dn^ few to, budget. ” Arem said. “It throwing food out and I cat about far the hardest language that I've ever tried to learn. And Of cOurie, degree in International Relations return to his Arem said! “At mat time everyone . ji? hard knowing that there are once dr twice a day!'’ with hopes of one day returning village with who was in the refugee camp in people in Africa that need help. .Arem said he was able to. it’s only pqw, after two straight^,, j months of attending Japanese to Africa to help his friends and his family 1992 was eligible to go to the U.S. The language was also hard. speak to his mother, father and class for three hours every day and family that he left there. or leave as long as they had their ration When I was in the refugee camp brother in Sudan last year. It had studying on average four hours “I want to one day go back permanently. card (an identification card). One I made it my home. I established been 13 years since he had last a night for multiple tests I have there,” Arem said. “I want to work Many other Aram of the guys who was in the group relationships— I miss those seen them. every week that I finally realize... and bring something to Southern Southern with my cousins left to go back to friends. ” “I don ’t know them anymore,” I never wanted to come to Japan to Sudan. It’s what inspired me to go Sudanese who fled decided to not Sudan, so I used his ration card to Arem said he, along with his Arem said. “I call them my family, study Japanese. into International Relations. ” return to their village in fear it get food and to use the clinic and foster parents occasionally send but I felt like I was just talking to I wanted to come to Japan Since 1987, the 21-year-long was not safe. I was lucky to use his name to get money to his friends and family somebody. I call my foster parents because I was interested in civil war in Sudan that Arem and Arem chose to leave as well, to come to the U.S.” back in Sudan. ‘mom ’ and ‘dad. ’” Japanese culture, history, many other Sudanese fled from, fleeing Sudan with his Aunt, Arem added he had to go He said he misses mud fights In January of 2005 the conflict philosophy and religion. I wanted has killed about two million leaving his mother, father and through a serious interview in and playing soccer. in Sudan between the north and something exotic, something civilians, and has displaced over brother in Sudan. order to be eligible to come to the When Arem was in Sudan he south officially ended with a different, something challenging. four million Southern Sudanese, In 1992, displaced African U.S. said he was only able to eat once peace agreement, but the fighting When I first l
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UPCOMING GAMES Friends to face-off Saturday
Friday: Who: Men's Basketball @ Northern Michigan Wildcats Columbus State (Disney @ Classic) GVSU Lakers Hockey vs. Michigan State
Saturday: Football vs. Northern Michigan Men's Basketball vs. Stonehill College (Disney Classic) Swimming @ Calvin VS. Hockey @ Michigan State
Sunday: Men's Basketball @ Barry (Disney Classic) Women's Soccer vs. Mercyhurst/Quincy When: Saturday @ 1 p.m. winner Where: Lubbers Stadium NUMBER Radio: WMAX 96.1 FM CRUNCHER TV: Comcast Local (tape delay) Online: gvsulakers.com GVL Archive / Nicole Bernier Series: NMU leads, 16-14-1 © Neighborly nemesis: Sophomore quarterback Brad Iciek will match up against high school teammate Buddy Rivera Saturday in a battle against Northern Michigan University. Last year: 47-17, GVSU Freshman James Berezik now ranks first in the football Saturdays game (Finnerty) left that their backup is a good Brad came in and kept us in playoff come because of their defense, which is program's history for player too, ” Rivera said. “He’s more of contention, ” Rivera said. giving up 31.7 points per game. rushing yards (758) by a true features quarterback a passer. He’s got a good arm and he’s a Rivera returned for the postseason Iciek said the two still joke around freshman. battle between high smart kid. ” and led the team to the state semifinals. and talk football in the offseason. They Rivera started under center in 2002 Iciek said he had no problem being a agreed it is a special situation to play school teammates and 2003. Iciek backed him up in 2003, backup his junior season. against each other, but once they get on © his junior year, and took over the starting “We both knew where we stood in the field it will be all business. By Marc Koorstra job in 2004. the program. ” Iciek said. “Coach Sigler “It is a big game for us to be playing The University of Findlay Both players earned all-state honors. did a good job of saying who’s who. He the No. 1 team in the nation, ” Rivera GVL Sports Editor became the second GLIAC Irv Sigler was the coach fortunate made the right decision and we were said. “Playing against Brad just makes it school to beat a Big Ten team enough to have the two talented successful.” a little bit more of a rivalry." in basketball with a 70-68 Few people outside of the Grand quarterbacks at his disposal. After taking over the starting spot Iciek will be more focused on exhibition victory over Ohio Valley State University football program “Brad was a year younger and over his senior year, Iciek passed for improving after a poor outing against State University. had an idea of what to expect from he was able to push Buddy a lot in 1,973 yards and 21 touchdowns. Saginaw Valley State University. sophomore quarterback Brad Iciek practice,” Sigler said. “They were great Both players have carried that “It definitely was an eye-opener to entering this season. complements to each other, they got success into their collegiate careers. see where I was for that week,” he said. But there was one opponent who along great and on top of that, they are Iciek has thrown for 2,023 yards and 22 “I can ’t let that happen again because knew exactly what he was capable of great people. ” touchdowns and ranks first in Division we’re going to face better teams down doing — Northern Michigan University Sigler, who now lives in Georgia, said II in passing efficiency. NMU has the road. ” senior quarterback Buddy Rivera. he tries to follow how his former players struggled at times this year, but Rivera sports @ lanthorn . com This is because the two signal callers are doing, but it is not always easy. has still thrown for 2,038 yards and 18 battled for playing time at Grandville Grandville ’s excess of riches came in touchdowns. See more: Visit www. GET YOUR High School and even lived in the same handy in 2003 when Rivera missed some Thanks in part to Rivera ’s efforts, neighborhood. time due to an injury. the Wildcats have won four of their last lanthorn.com for key LAKER “I had to tell people when Cullen “I went down for three games and five games. Most of their struggles have coverage after the game NEWS Wait, the Lions ONLINE are still winning? By TJ Taylor GVL Staff Writer www.lanthorn.com The fact that the NFL regular season is already more than halfway over is bewildering. But even more staggering is how the Detroit Lions have turned from all-time pretenders to legitimate contenders. FOOTBALL The Lions aren ’t supposed to be 6-2 right now. Maybe a 2-6 record, if it was a good year. STANDINGS Lions faithful are supposed to be discussing what draft picks the team will get Team | GLIAC | Overall come next April. That along with the next chapter to the “fire Matt Millen” campaign. #1 Grand Valley 8-0 9-0 Courtesy Photo / Bob Stoll Instead, things have taken an Ashland 7-1 7-1 Chattanooga churn: The Grand Valley State University men's Lightweight-4 competes at the Head of Hooch Regatta unexpected joyride this season. Everyone has optimism prior #25 Hillsdale 7-2 8-2 to a season, thinking each year Saginaw Valley 6-3 6-3 'Laker Navy' invades Chattanooga could be the one their team makes Indianapolis 5-4 6-4 a run to remember. For Lions fans this is true, but they also know not Taytor Michigan Tech 5-4 5-5 to make the standards this high. By Emanuel Johnson “It’s a big regatta, and for us to do as well as we Realistically, who would have thought the Detroit Ferris State 4-5 5-5 GVL Staff Writer did is amazing, ” said Bancheri. “Back at Boston I said it was the girls who had done extremely well and the Lions would have six wins their first eight games Northern Michigan 4-5 4-5 guys hadn’t rowed their potential. This time the guys — something that hasn’t been done since last century. vVOnqMOOQ 4-5 4-5 More than 100 Grand Valley State University rowers rowed their hearts out, and it showed in the results. It Even if all their games were against winless teams, traveled to Tennessee last weekend to participate in the they’re still supposed to lose the majority of them. M « was pretty fantastic to see.” Head of Hooch Regatta. Three other men ’s teams, two women ’s teams and Point being, what the Lions have accomplished ..H 4-7 Head rowing coach John Bancheri said the team two mixed teams also claimed first place finishes. so far this year seems simply miraculous, especially needed a lot of help to cover the cost for such a large Bancheri even joined in on the action this past with their losing prestige they have owned this entire group to travel. weekend. He participated in the men ’s Master C-D one millennium. VOLLEYBALL “We couldn ’t have made it without the Student man race. He said it was the first time he has raced in Nevertheless, this group of Lions is still fighting Senate,” Bancheri said. “It gets crazy when you’ve 22 years. an uphill battle despite their stupefying early STANDINGS got that many people. I kind of felt like Bamum & “My players were like my biggest cheerleaders,” he triumphs. Even at 6-2, they still find themselves Bailey. But the Student Senate really helped us out. said. “And even though I finished dead last, at least chasing the division-leading Green Bay Packers, who They’re the ones that really funded us for this. There’s stand at 7-1. It’s looking like that Thanksgiving day Team I GLIAC I Overall I didn ’t finish dead. Usually I’m the one out there no way we would be able to bring that many athletes if cheering for my players, but it was cool listening to game with the cheeseheads is going to finally have it weren ’t for them." them cheer me on. 1 wasn ’t racing to compete, I was some meaningful implications to it. #7 Grand Valley 17-1 27-3 The team placed entries into 44 out of 80 events racing to complete. That was one of the hardest things The criticism surrounding Detroit states that they are improved, but not as good as the record indicates Northern Michigan 13-5 19-11 held at the regatta. Of those entries, 20 came out with a I’ve ever done." medal, enough to give the Lakers the award for overall The Lakers will have one last regatta in Spring Lake, and it is keeping these Lions untamed and hungry. Ferris State 12-6 20-9 team points. Mich,this weekend before ending the fall portion of the For those who say Detroit hasn’t played anyone Saginaw Valley 9*9 20-11 “It was a two-day regatta, and bySaturday afternoon rowing season. Then they will resume practice again worthy, well they are relatively accurate. Out of the we had already won the whole thing,” Bancheri said. in January and begin their spring campaign in a regatta eight games played, only two of these teams have Michigan Tech 7*11 9-16 “It was amazing. ” hosted by Florida Technical University in March. winning records right now. tifc »*•« Twelve of the medals that the Lakers earned were “This is early,” said Bancheri. “The fall season is But it doesn ’t matter. Just ask the Detroit Lions f&m gold. The men ’s-8 boat and the men ’s Lightweight-4 like what cross country is to track. This is where we how hard it’s been winning the games you are Esrswisa .-*F boat, each of which had participated in the Head of get our distance in and get our mileage races in. But supposed to win over the past decade. Now they yi'Wi r*Tf t-'i'fBMgR ItaaJ the Charles last month, came away with first place now we’re going into winter training on a high. They are finally taking care of business. A win is a win, finishes. smell blood. ” regardless of records. So, for those who think this The men ’s Championship-8 dominated its race, Lions team is still the same old Lions that choke time finishing ahead of the second place team by more than ejohnson @ lanthorn.com See Taylor, B6 Courtesy www gliac org 20 seconds. • • ♦ ♦ I B2 Thursday, November 8, 2007 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn College pigskin pick ‘end Each Thursday, Sports Editor Marc Koorstra and Managing Editor Brandon Watson will be bringing you their predictions on this weekends biggest college football games including your Grand Last week: Overall: Last week: Overall: 4-1 31-9 5-0 30-10 Marc Koorstra Brandon Watson
GVSU 49, NMU 14: GVSU 55, NMU 10: The Wildcats have won four TheWildcats give up more than of the their last five game to 438 yards per game defensively. Northern Michigan move out of the conference Ouch. After a subpar offensive cellar. Their offense has kept performance against Saginaw @ No. 1 GVSU them close in many games, but Valley. NMU’s defense could Courtesy Photo / Michelle DeArment 1 p.m. Saturday playing the Lakers is an entirely be in for a long day in Allendale. Inaugural image: The 2007 Grand Valley State University women's club hockey team is in its first season different task. Iciek trows for 5 TDs.
Michigan 24, Wisconsin 17. Michigan 23, Wisconsin 10: Women's hockey debuts This is part one of a two-part The Badgers are bad at two key series called “Games That Arc offensive statistics — turnovers Not That Interesting Anymore and giving up sacks. Michigan By Josh Kowalczyk the word out about the team. matter what, the winning will take No. 12 Michigan @ Thanks to the Craziness of has been phenomenal with GVL Staff Writer “Facebook was a huge help,” care of itself.” Wisconsin, College Football. ” The Badgers not turning over the football Mahoney said. “1 did a search for Whitaker and assistant coach Noon Saturday, ESPN have a lot of injuries and this season, and getting to the , For Grand Valley State anyone who had hockey in their Darrell Gregorio played hockey to Michigan is going to get a boost quarterback is something man University junior Molly Mahoney interests that was a female. 1 sent together at GVSU. Whitaker has six from the come-ffom-behind beast Shawn Crable does best. and 15 other students, watching them a note asking if they would be years of experience coaching junior victory over MSU. Jump around Badger fan. hockey just was not enough. interested in playing.” and high school boy’s hockey. Mahoney and her classmates The Facetxxik search worked For Whitaker, the highlight of USC 28, California 21: Cal 21, USC 14: are a part of the first ever GVSU and the team now has 16 players, the season so far was the team’s Part two. Cal has fallen off the I freaking love DeSean Jackson. women ’s club hockey team. For the four of which are goalies. Two of first goal. map after three straight losses USC is really good defensively, past two years, Mahoney has been the goalies also play defense so the “The first goal scored by Halley No. 17 USC @ California and doesn ’t have much to play and they will keep this game team has 14 skaters during a game Buchan versus Ohio State in our for besides taking the Trojans close, but I think Cal is too thffc statistician and manager for the 8 p.m. Saturday, FSN Lakers’ two men ’s teams. She was instead of 12. second game ever will always be down with them. That won ’t be strong at home, even though approached by men ’s head coach “We’re still trying to get the a special moment, ” Whitaker said. enough to stop Booty and his they have struggled this season. Denny McLean about starting a word out about the team," said “We saved the puck and are still boys. women ’s team. sophomore center Stephanie trying to decide how to celebrate ► “I started doing the research Murray. “It’s fun — we’ve been it” (Georgia 34, Auburn 24: Auburn 13, Georgia 10: aid scouting people and trying to improving every game." The Lakers’ still face many The Bulldogs ’ game with Troy Gonna be another SEC slugfest see how much interest we had on The team plays their home games challenges this season with No. 18 Auburn @ was probably a little too close and I can ’t freaking wait. The campus,” said Mahoney, who is at Georgetown Ice Center and inexperience being the biggest No. 10 Georgia for comfort for head coach Tigers have been up and down belongs to the Central Collegiate obstacle. Mark Richt. He’ll have his this season, while Georgia a$o the team's captain and club 3:30 p.m. Saturday, CBS president. Women ’s Hockey Association. In “We actually have two girls who team ready to go and running has been playing well lately. I In April, Mahoney attended its inaugural season, the team is this is their first time ever picking back Knowshon Moreno will Moreno hits his first road block the American Collegiate Hockey currently 0-6, but the Lakers are not up a stick and getting on the ice,” continue to knock some chew in college with this Auburn Association ’s annual conference in about to panic. Mahoney said. “It’s been quite a up yards. defense. WAR EAGLE! “Our league is one of the best learning experience. ” Florida to look into what it would PILLOW FIGHT OF THE WEEK take to start a team. The Lady leagues in the ACHA Division 1,” The Lakers will be at home this Kent State 31, N. Illinois 17 Kent State 60, N. Illinois 46 : Lkkers have to come up with the said head coach Cory Whitaker. weekend, facing off with league The Huskies gave 70 points to I have a friend at Kent State. He njoney for equipment, jerseys and “Four of the seven teams in our rival Ohio State University Friday Kent State (3-6) @ Toledo. Not a BCS school, but says they suck, and I value his ice time. The price for each student league are ranked in the top 10 in at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. Northern Illinois (1-8) TOLEDO. The Golden Flashes opinion. But in truth, N. Illinois to play is about $900. the nation. As long as we continue 4 p.m. Saturday take this one behind running does suck. A lot. Hopefully Mahoney used Facebook to get to control what we can control, [email protected] back Eugene Jarvis. we’ll see record points here. learn every day and work hard no Good bye Tommy, hello Johnny
By Kyle Meinke That's exactly Beilein has built a reputation for GVL Staff Writer what was taking teams with little talent wrong with and doing big things. He guided Amaker — he an unheralded WVU team to Before each of the past was always back-to-back tournament runs, six seasons, Michigan fans content including the 2005 Elite Eight. could bank on Tommy Amaker being the And now he has brought a extolling his team with talks best average winning attitude to Ann Arbor, of Big Ten championships and team in the where his influence is already NCAA tournament births. country. making a difference. But Amaker s squads made But at Before players can practice, exactly zero NCAA tournaments a storied they must complete a list in that time and finished with a program like Michigan, of 15 goals that challenge 43-53 record in Big Ten play. mediocrity is unacceptable. fundamentals like ball handling - . . Not that it bothered him Winning is expected, and and shooting. Players have - .too much. After missing the Amaker failed. already marveled at Beilein's - NCAA tournament yet again Thus, after six long years of knack for player development, last season, Amaker called it going nowhere, Amaker is gone something they say was rarely an “honor ” to be one of the and former West Virginia coach addressed under Amaker. - “‘fortunate few” to play in the John Beilein is in. There is no doubt Michigan ; NIT. For the past five seasons, r One of the fortunate few? See Meinke, B4 MSU poised for big season
By Kyle Paffhausen game was the every minute of every game, GVL Staff Writer depth that the and Travis Walton is going to be Spartans put the best secondary option in the ; One year after advancing on display. conference. tq the second round of the During Boasting only two seniors INjCAA Tournament, Michigan the regular on the squad, MSU must Slate University returns all five season, perfect a balance of youth and of their starters on the men's there is not maturation in order to take it to basketball team. a chance the level of the 2000 National Even after the loss to Grand Dunrell Championship team. Valley State University in an Summers, The Big Ten has never been exhibition game, the season Kalin Lucas and Chris Allen an easy road, and with Tom looks very bright for MSU. will all see over 20 minutes, not Izzo scheduling one of the ! What most people do not even close. harder schedules in the country, Drew Neitzel will see almost realize about that exhibition See Paffhausen, B4
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By Gary Gentile Network officials referred calls to the individual said, explaining she belongs to the Screen Actors Guild companies producing each show. and her husband is a member of the writers guild. stwk street srljfKE AP Business Writer “•UKE I < It was not immediately clear how many of the “If we prevent them from working today, that’s a programs might already be finished. small victory, ” she said. lJp'1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Production of the hit The sitcoms are typically written the same week Longoria left the house and handed out pizza to show "Desperate Housewives ” and at least six sitcoms they arc filmed, with jokes being sharpened by writers strikers. filmed before live audiences will be halted as a result even on the day of production. “We are done, and we’ll be on the lines supporting • J* of the writers strike — developments that raised the Xhe disclosures came during the second day of you,” she told them. stakes Tuesday in the walkout targeting movie studios the strike by the Writers Guild of America against the “I have a whole crew that will have a terrible and TV networks. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. holiday season because there’s no resolution,” she Producer Alexandra Cunningham said “Desperate Pickets returned to studios in Los Angeles and New said. "I care about people losing their homes, I care Housewives" will stop production on Wednesday after York. about my hair and makeup artists who can ’t make running out of scripts. Shows that have already been In Toluca Lake, near Warner Bros, studio, writers ends meet.” completed won ’t last until Christmas, she said. converged on a house serving as a location shoot for In New York, strikers picketed outside Silver Cup “It’s unfortunate. We want to get back to work, ” “Desperate Housewives. ” Studios in Queens, the site of shooting for “30 Rock ” Courtesy / Associated Press Cunningham said. “We write the story-a, Eva Longoria,” about 30 and “Gossip Girl.” Pesky picketers: Picketers temporarily block cars from Sitcoms that will stop the cameras include "Back strikers chanted, referring to a star of the hit ABC The strike began Monday after last-minute leaving a parking garage outside Twentieth Century-Fox studios in Los Angeles to —You,” starring Kelsey Grammer and Patricia show. negotiations failed to produce a deal on how much Heaton, which will not return from a planned hiatus, “It is a very serious business, ” said Larry Wilmore, writers are paid when shows are offered on the completed shows in hand to last until early next year. said Chris Alexander, a spokesman for 20th Century a writer on “The Daily Show,” explaining that Internet. While scripted shows suffer from the strike, reality Fox Television. protesters were marching “so we can get back to being No new negotiations were scheduled. shows could flourish because they don ’t use union Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus said production also funny.” Nick Counter, chief negotiator for the producers writers, despite an aggressive attempt by the writers stopped on her CBS show, “The New Adventures of Shooting continued Tuesday inside the house union, has said he expected a long standoff. Writers guild to organize the staffers on the programs. Old Christine.” despite the protests, said Chandler Hayes, a spokesman said the next move was up to the studios. Viewers could also check out more entertainment In addition, “Til Death,” which airs on Fox, and for ABC. The walkout immediately sent late-night comedy on the Internet, ranging from user-generated fare on “Rules of Engagement," “Two and a Half Men” and Marc Cherry, executive paxlucer and creator of shows into reruns. YouTube to professionally produced shows such as “The Big Bang Theory,” all on CBS, will also end the show, said the writers had his blessing to picket as It was not expected to have an immediate impact “Quarterlife.” filming, according to people familiar with production long as they were respectful to the actors. on production of movies or most prime-time TV Writers have not gone on strike since 1988, when of the shows who were not authorized to be quoted Actress Louis-Dreyfus joined the protesters. programs. Most studios have stockpiled dozens of the walkout lasted 22 weeks and cost the industry and requested anonymity. “I’m really here because I’m a union member,” she movie scripts, and many TV shows have scripts or more than $500 million. Michigan asks for photo identification for first time on Election Day
NAACP says ther^ several seconds to dig her ruled that it violated the equal accredited college, tribal photo Heritage Reformed Church in people ’s faces and their names driver ’s license from her protection clause of the 14th ID, photo IDs issued by the Hudsonville. about 12 miles together, ” voter Robert Evink, were ‘complaints purse, and she wasn ’t pleased. Amendment, which guarantees federal or state governments southwest of Grand Rapids. 78, said. Washington didn ’t know she citizens the right to vote. and drivers' licenses or personal That person signed the Carol Brandt, a Hudsonville all over the city ’ had to show identification until That changed this summer, identification cards issued by affidavit, and most voters elections inspector said: while state claims told so by elections workers. when the five Republicans on other states. appeared to be aware of the law, “They’ll make a comment that; “Why should I have to show the seven-member Michigan Only had one person outof 248 elections workers there said. ‘You know me.’ And I tell them, process was easy my ID? I’ve been coming up Supreme Court ruled the law is voters through mid-afternoon “1 think it’s a very, very ‘It’s the law.’” • here to vote all of this time, now constitutional. didn't have identification at good idea, at least you can keep By Corey Williams I have to go through all of this,” The American Civil Liberties said the 60-year-old Detroit Union of Michigan also has Associated Press Writer resident. argued against the move. Anyone Hollowell complained without photo identification is DETROIT (AP) - Despite Tuesday that the secretary of asked to sign an affidavit listing complaints from the NAACP, state's office failed to educate their name and address and state officials are reporting the public about the photo ID swearing they are who they say that Michigan’s first effort at requirement. they are. er- requiring photo identification to “This is probably the biggest About 340,000 of Michigan’s vote was “smooth and orderly. ” change in voting since the 7.18 million registered voters TfoceAp Detroit NAACP chapter 1950s,” he said. “There have don ’t have a driver ’s license or artmem general counsel Melvin “Butch” been nopublichearings, virtually state ID card, according to state Hollowell said early Tuesday no public education and that is officials. afternoon that the organization absolutely unacceptable. ” But Secretary of State Terri had received “complaints from Michigan has had a photo ID Lynn Land said other forms of all over the city.” requirement on the books since photo ID also were acceptable. “Voters are angry and 1996, but the law was ignored Those included a U.S. passport, confused about the voter ID because Democrat Frank Kelley, military photo ID, student photo process," said Hollowell, adding then the state attorney general, ID from a high school or an that NAACP monitors observed 9-12 Month Lease d problems at some polling 4 Bedroom 2 ]/7 Bath Ji places. But Kelly Chesney, Washer & Dryer in Every Unit! spokeswoman for the Michigan secretary of state’s office, said 9-12 Month Lease state elections officials had not 4 Bedroom 2 Bath verified those complaints. It wasn ’t an issue for about 50 Free $ 50 Laundry Cord people who voted before noon at New St. Paul Tabernacle in Detroit. Several voters casting ballots, like 68-year-old Melvin McCurry, walked in the church gym with driver ’s license in hand. “You got to have your ID to get a vote. If you don ’t have an Courtesy / Associated Press ID, you can ’t vote. It’s as sijnple Identification process: Election staff, from left, Leisha Hemphill, Cliffie Martin, as that,” McCurry said. Willie Jean Walker and Detroit City Clerk Janice M Winfrey, standing, watches her It took Audrey Washington staff operate and test machines, on Tuesday
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Meinke to go dancing in March, it continued from page B2 will need Ron Coleman and DeShawn Sims to step up Urban universities helping to revitalize neighborhoods has the right guy at the their games, and either Jerret helm, but it is going to take Smith or Kelvin Grady to take By Corey Williams for on- and off-campus housing revitalize their neighborhoods in removing blight and making some Iteifl for rtus young team command at point guard. Associated Press Waiter and building projects. and improve students' sure the area around campus is to come together. The catalyst could be “More people are realizing the experiences on and off campus. attractive and safe. Reid said. Beilein ’* offense is designed highly-touted freshman Manny action is in Midtown Detroit," An early effort was in 1950s “You have to have the foresight to get the most out of his Harris. If he can play like, well, DETROIT (AP) - When Reid said. “As we fulfill our Chicago. Federal funds, private to know there is an opportunity players, but it is also one of the not a freshman, Michigan could people around here talk about strategic mission to revitalize investment and $29 million for acquiring the land, ” he said. most complicated offenses in compete in a weak Big 10 this “Midtown, ” the discussion Detroit, we have become part from the University of Chicago “You can ’t just grab land ... for the country. It will take time year. « generally concerns new condos, of the growing rhythm of this were used to demolish old no purpose at all.” for the players to adjust to the After scoring a team-high 15 small businesses and lifestyle. diverse neighborhood. ” buildings and clear tracts of land General Motors Corp. donated new system. points in Michigan’s exhibition Not long ago, the Anchored by the university to transform Hyde Park into a a building just north of campus And considering the teams dismantling of Ferris State, he neighborhood separating Wayne and a cultural district that vibrant college community. to Wayne State for a technology they face this year, that could is off to a solid start. State University ’s campus from includes the Detroit Institute of The University of Cincinnati center. be a tough task. Beiiein did his part. too. Just downtown mostly contained Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum is a partner in various Wayne State is promoting Michigan will face a brutal minutes into the exhibition, he ramshackle buildings and of African American History and redevelopment programs new housing in the area to more non-conference schedule this had his sport coat off, sleeves rat-infested alleys and was Orchestra Hall — home of the expected to lead to $500 million than 8,200 faculty and staff and Season, including four games rolled up and was pacing up notorious for its drug houses and Detroit Symphony -r Midtown in new construction near the nearly 31 ,(XX) students. In return, against the AP top 10 and and down the sideline like it prostitutes. has become a destination for campus. the companies are offering a fifth against No. 13 Duke was already March. "We use the euphemism today tourists and residents alike. And Rutgers donated parking incentives ranging from a year University. After six long years, it is and call it Midtown, but it was More than 20 housing lots to the city of Camden to help without mortgage payments to And it won ’t help that refreshing to finally see a sign the Cass Corridor and everyone developments have been create market-rate row houses in thousands of dollars in upgrades the Wolverines have little of life on the Michigan bench. knew what the Cass Corridor built. A $36 million apartment one neighborhood. Each of the to free parking spaces. talent returning and lost top- was.” Wayne State President development is going up on 18 townhouses being built has Add small, affordable eateries, 30 recruit Alex Legion to kmeinke @ lanthorn.com Irvin Reid said. university-owned land. been sold, university spokesman a coffeehouse, bookstore and hair Kentucky. If Michigan wants When Reid arrived in 1997, "Universities can ’t just pick Mike Sepanic said. salon, and the campus becomes he set about transforming the up and move like corporations, ” Rutgers also is seeking more of an attraction for people reputat ion of the fadedcommun ity said Roland Anglin, executive proposals from developers to living in and visiting Midtown. Paffhausen challenges early on. bordering the 2(X)-acre urban director for the Initiative for convert a former law school “It’s critically important continued from page B2 A weak year in the Big Ten campus, with Cass Avenue as its Regional and Community building on its Newark campus to have new retail and new creates a large opportunity for main thoroughfare. .Transformation at New Jersey’s into student housing or a hotel. restaurants, ” said Susan Mosey, nothing shy of a star turn by the Spartans, with only the As developers added upscale Rutgers University. "They really It’s part of the university ’s plan president of the University Neitzel will be acceptable. Indiana Hoosiers also ranked condos and townhouses costing do have a stock investment in to create an “academic village, ” Cultural Center Association. He played in every game up to $6(X),(XX) per unit, the inside the top 25. The Ohio buildings and history in those a phrase more schools are using “It’s another reason for students last season, starting 34 of 35, university also went to work. State Buckeyes are forced to communities. ” to describe their relationships to want to live in the dorm or in averaging almost 36 minutes per Wayne State has spent more Many urban schools are doing deal with the loss of their stars with the community. apartments.” contest. He averaged 18.1 points than $1 billion in the past decade more outside the classroom to Schools have to be proactive to the NBA draft. per game, more than 6.5 points There is absolutely no reason higher than Raymar Morgan. this team should not command All that work got him was a their own fate well into the 23-12 regular season record and months of March and April, a second round exit, something especially with the recruiting that has a good chance to class this year. change this year. T he three entering freshmen Also back are juniors were all four-star prospects Marquise Gray, Goran Suton coming out of high school. and Walton. The other starter Allen and Summers should is second year varsity player look to provide an immediate Morgan, only a sophomore. spark off the bench, while Lucas This kind of balance ensures should wait his turn this year a strong Spartan presence at or behind Neitzel. near the top of their conference This team is strong, deep for not only this year, but a few and prepared for a Big Ten more to come. The media has championship, but that will not already picked these Spartans to do. As always, expectations in Some units include finish at the top of the Big Ten East Lansing, Mich, are for one this season. all utilities $250 championship and one only, the Starting at per person With early non-conference one that comes in the middle of Walk out townhouses with patio games against 21st ranked North Washers & Dryers in every unit April. DSL available in ALL units! 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I I ( Brandy Arnold, A&E Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] A&E Thursday, November 8, 2007 Week in Senior student artwork featured pop culture
Billboard Top 10 albums 1. “Carnival Ride ” — Carrie Underwood 2. “Raising Sand ” — Robert Plant/Alison Krauss 3. “Living Hard ” — Gary Allan 4. "Elect the Dead ” — Serj Tankian 5. “Noel ” — Josh Groban 6. “No World for Tomorrow ” — Coheed And Cambria 7. “Rock N Roll
Jesus” — Kid Rock GVL / Craig Harmer 8. “Still Feels Good ” Senior showcase: (Top and right) The Calder art gallery is currently showcasing the work of GVSU senior Josh Deiters — Rascal! Flatts Exhibition pieces the bar for the next group and has seen certain trends appear in 9. “Finding Beauty the art department is growing as work over the years. This year in Negative Spaces” provide GVSU well. In general, it’s getting more a fair amount of students are — Seether seniors with sophisticated. ” submitting work dealing with 10. “High School Henke said the students have how technology can sometimes Musical 2” — professional stepped up to the challenge, get in society’s way. investing their heart, soul, mind Similar subject matter among Soundtrack experience in art and time. However it can be a students does not deter from the fairly high-pressure situation, he quality of the work. Henke said. By Brandy Arnold said, especially when they must “It’s good that they are paying 6’V7. A&E Editor iTunes Top 10 present their work to a faculty attention to the world around downloads panel in order to graduate with them," he said. “You will still see Throughout November and 1. “Kiss Kiss” the BFA. an array of work that is vastly December, work from Grand “It’s also different. ” — Chris Brown feat. Valley State University senior about the Henke T-Pain arts students can be found at quality of the “It's free so why not go used the three and Myspace trading cards Henke shared these 2. "Apologize ” various locations across campus. presentation, students he that are “intended to be a sentiments. As part of the final preparation and have a thoughtful — One Republic even the is working commentary on the falsehoods “It’s free so why not go and before graduating with a Bachelor aesthetic experience? and shallowness that surround have a thoughtful aesthetic 3. “Bubbly” — Colbie framing of with as an of Fine Arts degree, these the pieces, It's more fun than example of the Internet friendships. experience? ” Henke asked. “It’s Caillat students have been working on Influences for this particular not always easy to get people labels and watching TV.” differences in 4. “Crank That exhibition pieces for a six credit how they are projects. The project range from sociologist away from Myspace, but they (Soulja Boy)” — class during the fall semester. hung,” Henke work of Scott Zygmunt Bauman to Andy can just walk over to the next However, these projects often Soulja Boy Tell'em said. “They DELLAS HENKE Travis features Warhol and art novuea, he said. building and take a look. It’s ' begin months before September. ART DEPARTMENT FACULTY Deiters work is located in the more fun than watching TV.” 5. “No One” — Alicia must look disturbing The basic reason for professional imagery that Padnos Gallery in Calder Art From Monday to Thursday • Keys senior shows is so students and appropriate will rattle the Center and ends today. He said exhibits by Travis and Clare Flore 6. “Paralyzer” — go through the experience of to the setting and the artist must viewer, he said. Josh Deiters he is excited for the exhibit. will be in the Padnos Gallery and Finger Eleven a professional, which is one be able to explain what they're work deals with the common “1 feel like what I have to say exhibits by Kendra Scarlavi and , of total concentration, said art 7. “How Far We’ve trying to accomplish. We don ’t theme with a critical, but is important an^l I want other Alyssa Blakeslee will be featured , department faculty member people to be able to see it,” in the Performing Arts Center Come ” — Matchbox want students entering the comical look at technology such Dellas Henke. professional world who are not as Myspace. Henke added. Deiters said. Gallery. Twenty "Most really throw themselves ready.” Deiter said his work consists He added people should come For a full lists of exhibits visit, 8. “Cyclone” — Baby at it,” he said. “By and large the As part of the panel and a of “propaganda posters ” that out to see all the shows, if only http://www.gvsu.edu/art . Bash feat. T-Pain shows have been really good. professor who works with the advocate the negative aspects for a few minutes, because they Each year, students keep raising 9. “Hate Th^jt 1 Love senior students, Henke said he of modem communication are all going to be good. [email protected] You ” — Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo 10. “Stonger ”\— 'Turtle Island Blues' play to satirize American history Kanye West Play shows history through Native American eyes, part of CulturalDiversity in Theatre program by GVSU
DVD Releases By Jessica Pawlowski it is today. ” Fey said. "The audience will be seated introducing real Native American 1. “Ratatouille" (G) CM. Staff Writer Ellis said many cast members play on the stage in risers and also in the signs, dancing and singing into the 2. “1 Now Pronounce six to seven roles throughout the auditorium like normal. Action will play,” said Maria Tejada, whose main show. GVSU students will enjoy the take place on the stage, but there character is Pocahontas. “I think that it You Chuck and “Turtle Island Blues,” a play raunchy portrayal are also platforms can only add to the show and give us an Larry” satirizing United States history from of Queen Isabella scattered throughout opportunity to show the rich culture of Christopher Columbus to present day as Starring Adam and Christopher ‘The show is this season's the auditorium. The the Native American people. ” seen through Native Americans ’ eyes, Columbus, toilet audience will receive The play runs for less than two hours, Sandler. Kevin James begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Louis paper flying choice because it gets at a truly 360-degree including intermission. Performances and Jessica Biel (PG- Armstrong Theatre in the Performing through the the racism and hypocrisy experience. ” are also scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13) Arts Center. Evin Anderson, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday audience and of the United States that 3. “Deck the Halls” The play is by William Borden, a the Nerf bullets whose main role at 2 p.m. Following the performances Starring Matthew Minnesota author and recent Writer- and rubber we see played out so is Father Vickery, on Sunday and Nov. 15, community in-Residence in Grand Valley State Broderick, Danny tomahawks, he shamefully today on the believes the play is panels will discuss cultural issues University ’s theater program. eye-opening, being and historical points. Tickets can be Devito and Kristin added. “Turtle Island Blues” is part of the “I like (the world stage — for real. ” such a contrast to what purchased at the Louis Armstrong Chenoweth (PG) Cultural Diversity in Theatre program play) because is learned through early Theatre box office or through that GVSU has run for the past 15 ROGER ELLIS 4. “Sicko" it takes a lot of DIRECTOR, THEATRE PROFESSOR education. StarTickets Plus. Tickets cost $12 for Micheal Moore ’s new years, said Roger Ellis, director and history and brings “Many of the truths general admission, $10 for seniors, professor of theater. documentary about it up to date, ” said that we were taught alumni, faculty and staff and $6 for “The show is this season ’s choice Eric Fey, who plays Leonard Peltier, a in elementary school and high school students with proper identification. The U.S. health care (PG- because it gets at the racism and Native American who was convicted are exposed for what they might have show contains some adult situations of 13) hypocrisy of the United States that we of killing two FBI agents. The Native actually been.” said Kyle Walker, who violence and is not recommended for 5. “Best of the • see played out so shamefully today on Americans and Spanish trade T- plays the role of Escobedo. younger audiences. the world stage — for real,” he said. shirts, tennis balls and instant mashed Fey said Lee Sprague, a recognized “I know it would be beneficial for all Colbert Report ” (NR) “It also tries to make us aware of the 6. “Seinfeld: The potatoes, he added. ambassador by the United Nations and U.S. citizens, not just GVSU students, cultural diversity of the U.S. that too While the play has a lot of comedy, an activist for Native American rights, to see this play,” Moes said. “Plus, Complete Series” often we forget about, in this case, Fey said, it hits home on many important took a large participatory role in the Thanksgiving is coming up — what (NR) the importance of tribal societies and matters of oppression and injustice. production of “Turtle Island Blues.” better way to kick off that holiday?” cultures that have made the U.S. what “The stage is also very immersive, ” “(Sprague) helped us with [email protected] WGVU documentary honored with Accolade Award Documentary category of the competition. said. for WGVU, narrated the project. Grand Haven Coast Guard The Accoiade Competition is an international “Although many people think of the fun and “The awards go to those professionals who Festival documentary award competition entering its fifth year, and is entertainment portion of the Coast Guard, it is produce fresh, standout entertainment and considered top tier among television contests, the memorial service that recognized those who compelling documentaries, ” Maurin said. featured moments from each said Emily Maurin, marketing have passed that is the center There was no ceremony to present the award. day, including interviews coordinator for WGVU. event, ” he said. “This year was In fact, Vander Mass discovered his production “It recognizes professionals, “The awards go to special due to the passing of the had won the award through Maurin. By Sarah Stonestreet large and small. who those professionals last survivor of the Escanaba, Other productions that have won awards CM. Staff Writer demonstrate exceptional Ray O’Malley.” in this competition include “Hope College achievement in craft and who produce During World War II, the Christmas Vespers," which received an Award WGVU recently received an Accolade Award creativity.” she said. fresh, standout Escanaba ship sank while for Excellence for Television in the Arts/ for its production documentary on the Grand Cultural/Performance/Plays category. For a full The competition hasawarded entertainment fighting enemy ships off the Haven Coast Guard Festival. unique filmmakers for five coast of Greenland on June 13, list of both television and radio awards received The annual festival lasted through July and years, giving a special award and compelling 1943. Of the 103 men in the by WGVU in multiple competitions, visit http:// August of this year, and the program “Coast of excellence to a filmmaker documentaries. ” crew, two lives were spared, www.wgvu.org and click on the WGVU awards Guard Highlights 2007 ” featured moments w)io makes a significant O’Malley and Melvin Baldwin. link. from each day as well as interviews and history contribution to social change EMILY MAURIN The documentary itself, The Accolade awards are currently accepting of the Coast Guard. or a humanitarian effort, MARKETING COORDINATOR, Vander Mass said, took eight submissions. More information about the “This is just one of the many awards WGVU according to the organization ’s WGVU days to shoot although the competition and an entry form can be found on has won for different projects, ” said Jim Vander official Web site. editing process took about three their Web site. http://www.accoladecompetition . Mass, director of the documentary and a WGVU has covered the Coast Guard festival weeks. He added Grand Valley State University org. producer for WGVU. for many years as a part of their commitment to students as well as recent graduates did much of The Coast Guard production garnered covering West Michigan events, Vander Mass the camera work. David Moore, a morning host [email protected] an Honorable Mention for Television in the B6 Thursday, November 8, 2007 A&E Grand Valley Lanthorn mtvU award show brings artists to forefront
Network broadcast to 750 colleges Courtesy Photo I www.xanga.com nationwide to Real rock: HellYeah played at the Orbit Room on Friday night host annual ‘mtvU Woodie Awards ’ HellYeah came to party
By Dan Gibson metal band and the crowd was into By Brandy Arnold 6 V7. Staff Writer the on-stage antics between songs. GV7. A&E Editor Shamaya brought a post with the head of George Bush and prompted The line at the Orbit Room for the crowd to chant obscenities. The For college students, “it’s Friday’s sold out show featuring about wood. ” Or so says the audience responded with more fist HellYeah, OTEP and Bloodsimple pumps and devil horns than any mantra of the “mtvU Woodie stretched far across several parking concert should have. Awards, ” MTV’s 24-hour Courtesy Photo www.linkinpark4u.info Courtesy Photo / www.prnewswire.com lots. As drummer Vinnie Paul of college network ’s show in which Linkin Park Gym Class Heroes HellYeah and Bloodsimple Pantera and Damageplan fame popular college-radio artists Meg Frampton from sibling both up,’ and I’m like, ‘All right, it did a lot more than I bargained played to another sold out crowd at stood on his drum set, the crowd receive national music awards. group Meg & Dia. all nominees cool. ’” for. ” the Orbit Room in the spring and went completely crazy. Every hand Because winners are chosen by for the 2007 “mtvU Wixxlie McCoy also talked about their Indie group Meg & Dia are up many fans came back for more. threw up devil horns and shouted college students, the students Awards, ” sat in a conference call recent win at the VMAs for Best for “Viral Woodie, ” an award for ITiis time they brought OTEP along for the respected drummer. In essentially predict the future of with college media from across New Artist. artists who took the Internet by with them to add to the party and true rock star fashion lead singer the music scene. the United States. “We were up against some storm. Frampton said because the mayhem for which they are known. Chad Gray, who is also the singer Past success stories include Fittingly, MTV and Myspace's stiff competition, ” he said. group started out on Myspace, Bloodsimple opened the mosh of Mudvayne, only put his drink Fall Out Boy, The Killers, influence was a major theme “When we won, the whole suite the Web site has functioned as pit with heavy breakdowns and down when he had to hold the Death Cab for Cutie and Plain throughout the call. that we were in just collapsed. I a very effective outlet for their angry lyrics. It was difficult to tell microphone with both hands. White T’s, all virtual unknowns McCoy gave plans for GCH's mean we put in a lot of hard work music in a way that touring and thesongs that each began w ith a HellYeah played their entire at the time of their win on the upcoming album, saying he and it wasn't just a victory for us, MTV has not always achieved. piercing scream from lead singer album and only slowed down “Woodies,” after which they recently finished a song with it was a victory for everybody in However, she was quick not to Tim Williams apart, and they were for the song “Alchohaulin’ Ass,” blew up across the country. Miami producers Marcello that room and a victory for all of disregard MTV completely. a bit repetitive. An exception came their version of a balled. Each mtvU is broadcast to 750 “Cool ” Valenzano and Andre our fans and every body at home “I still think that there are with the song “Straight Hate.” song had the same generic metal * colleges across the country with “Dre” Lyon after talks of that was watching.” many viewers of MTV even Bass player Kyle Sanders stood tall structure, but still kept the audience a combined enrollment of nearly collaborations at MTV’s “Video Similarly, Bemis talked about though maybe some people think with his long dreadlocks swinging entertained. 7.5 million. Twenty-four hours Music Awards. ” the effects MTV has had for Say that it’s going down, ” Frampton and guitar held high in the air as Witty audience members a day music videos can be seen A highlight during the Anything’s popularity in the last said. “It’s definitely a great outlet he pounded exit the build up to a shouted, “Hell yeah!” several in dining areas, lounges, fitness recording session for McCoy was year. Although the band had for people to hear new music.” massive breakdown. Thebrutal times in between each song and centers and dorm rooms. mtvU when Lyon played the song for toured for years without being on Almost 50 artists are song was a crowd favorite «uid ironically, no one ever seemed to also hits up campuses every Busta Rhymes over the speaker MTV, the video for “Wow, I Can nominated for the fourth annual possibly a way of life for some. get tired of it. Gray was sure to year with “MTV’s Campus phone. Get Sexual Too ” really helped “mtvU Woodie Awards, ” When early fights broke out amidst warn the crowd something fast and Invasion. ” “Busta was like — he flipped the band ’s career take off. including Amy Winehouse, the mosh pit, Williams was quick heavy was coming, commanding On Oct. 30 Travis McCoy out, ” McCoy said. “He was like, “I mean it’s weird, now you Arcade Fire, Lil’ Wayne, Bright to remind everyone to save their everyone to move if they were not from Gym Class Heroes, Brad ‘Yo if you don't save me (15 go to a Say Anything show and Eyes, Common, Spoon. Thom energy for HellYeah. too drunk. The partying crowd Delson from Linkin Park, Max bars) on that song I’m going to so many kids know that song in Yorke and Paramore. The Shins OTEP. forever loyal to the recent answered the request by getting Bemis from Say Anything and fly down to Miami and beat you particular,” he said. “So I guess take the most nominations with holiday, had their box of masks three, followed by Gym Class the mosh pit going and singing handy on stage. Each song brought along, while others started fighting • Heroes, Lily Allen, Justice, a new mask but, unfortunately, a or simply passed out. Those that Linkin Park and The Academy similar sound. The attempt at poetic- survived cheered for one last song, Is... with two each. lyrics came off as a cheesy mixture and were rewarded. The show will air next of gothic rap/metal/emo. There Thursday on mtvU, with an Even though the crowd was a serious lack of creativity and stumbled on their last legs, “One encore on MTV2 on Nov. 18. The originality and a use of too many show will also air next Thursday Thing,” Hell Yeah’s knock out past trends. 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MASCOUTAH, 111. (AP) The couple plan to attend the A misdemeanor charge of animal — Two hugs equals two days of next school board meeting to cruelty has been filed against Mary detention fix 13-year-old Megan ask board members to consider Beesocker, 52, of Houston, Minn., Coulter. rewording the policy or be more Winona County Sheriff David The eighth-grader was punished specific in what is considered a Brand said. for violating a school policy banning display of affection. “I want her to be held responsible public displays of affection when “I'm just hoping the school for what she did and what she didn ’t she hugged two friends Friday. board will open their eyes and just do, ” Schmitz said. “I feel it is crazy," said Megan, realize that maybe they shouldn't Beesecker did not immediately who was to serve her second be punishing us for hugs," Megan respond to a call from The detention Tuesday after classes at said. Associated Press seeking comment Mascoutah Middle Schix)l. Tuesday, and she has refused “I was just giving them a hug WINONA, Minn. (AP) - A requests from The Winona Daily goodbye for the weekend, ” she pet pig whose weight tripled while News for an interview. said. it was in the care of a sitter has been Megan's mother, Melissa placed on a diet — and an animal MANSON, Wash (AP) - Coulter, said the embraces weren't cruelty charge has been filed against Charles and Linda Everson were R taCkaidk even real hugs — just an arm the caretaker. driving back to their hotel when L@V8 J around the shoulder and slight The 5-year-old animal, Alaina their minivan was struck by a squeeze. Templeton, part potbellied pig, has falling object — a 600-pound cow. “It's hilarious to the point of lost 10 percent of her 150 pounds The Eversons were unhurt but ridicule, ” Coulter said. “I'm still and is recovering well from surgery the cow, which had fallen off a cliff, dumbfounded that she's having to to remove a collar that had become had to be euthanized. do this.” embedded in her overly fat neck, The year-old cow fell about 200 District Superintendent Sam owner Michelle Schmitz said. feet from the cliff and landed on Question: How much should diamond is putting way too much Guys need to take the time McGowen said that he thinks Alaina made headlines last week the hood of the couple ’s minivan, a guv spend on an engagement pressure on men who have to save to save the money and shop for the penalty is fair and that after Schmitz complained that the causing heavy damage. ring? up the money. When my fiance was the ring, because it is a life-long administrators in the school east of pet sitter had allowed Alaina to A Chelan County fire chief, saving up for a ring, 1 told him I investment. The whole meaning St. Louis were following policy in go from her normal 50 pounds to Arnold Baker, said the couple It’s hard to say how much a guy wanted quality over size, and that’s behind the ring is for men to show the student handbook. 150 pounds in just nine months. missed being killed by a matter of should spend on an engagement exactly what he bought me. My their significant other that they It states: “Displays of affection Schmitz had left Alaina with the inches in the accident Sunday on a ring when it makes the girl who diamond is one of the top-quality are capable of taking care of them should not occur on the school sitter, a co-worker, while she was highway near Man son. sets a standard for her diamond diamonds a person can buy, but financially, and that point doesn ’t campus at any time. It is in poor on medical leave to recover from The Eversons, visiting the area kx>k greedy. How big of a diamond it’s not weighing my hand down. really come across when a guy taste, reflects poor judgment, and ankle surgery. from their home in Westland, Mich., can we expect? How big should we However, I get more compliments buys the cheapest thing he can find. brings discredit to the school and to Alaina apparently had been to celebrate their first wedding expect? on how much my diamond sparkles Save up ahead of time, and make the persons involved. ” foraging for cat food and chicken anniversary, were checked at Lake According to the National than if it were larger and not so the effort to shop for something that Coulter said she and her feed outdoors at the co-worke ’s Chelan Community Hospital as a Association of Wedding Ministers, clear. The “two months salary’’ you know she deserves. husband told their daughter to go farm. precaution. the average engagement rings costs rule was simply constructed by ahead and serve her detentions Schmitz said now that her pet is Everson, 49, said he didn ’t see $2,000. Now, this all depends on the jewelry industry to get men I x)ve/Sex is a collaboration by because the only other option was a back home, the excess pounds will the cow falling and didn ’t know the size and quality of the ring, but to spend more on engagement Lanthorn staff. We aren't profes day of suspension for each skipped “melt off ” with a healthy diet and what happened until afterward. spending large amounts of money rings, and it’s worked. Men get so sionals, but we consult those who detention. exercise. She said she and Alaina's He said he kept repeating: “1 on a ring just crosses the line. stressed out about saving up enough are to bring you better advice “We don't agree with it, but I veterinarian consider 50 pounds a don't believe this. I don't believe Expecting a large diamond at money that the whole purpose and than your roommate. Submit certainly don ’t want her to get in more suitable weight for the mixed- this.” our age is ridiculous. Getting a symbolism of the engagement ring questions to lovesex@ lanthorn. more trouble, ” Coulter said. breed pig. laige — not to mention quality — gets overlooked. com. SbUNDS Battling Film Reviews — Is 'Bee Movie' Super Crossword TOUGH! ACROSS 47 "Waking — 97 Geotogeal 140 Stocking 35 Ami light? •9 Puppy 1 Big — Devine* phenome stutters? 36 Extensive protests 4 "Stop, ('98 film) non 141 Dispositions 37 Toast start 90 Withered sailor!" 49 Wee serving 99 The Chg> 142 “The Belts ’ 38 Grapefruit 92 Downapoul great family fun, or simply not funny? 9 Jamas of 52 Compoaer monks e g. monogram serving 93 Bank "Misery" Schifnn 100 Comic 39 October depoeR? 13 Swash 54 Circus Carvey DOWN birthstone 94 TweMh buckling performer 101 Galena, tor 1 Physicist 40 Curved lines Night-rote novelist 57 Put on a one Niels 41 Forsaken 96 Spanish By Dani Willcutt By Ryan Copping 16 Grand — pedestal 103-----ski parly 2 "111# Time 46 Ditch under surreal* Opry 61 Soft tissue 105 Pnest's rob# Machine ’ a draw 97 Equipment GVL Staff Writer GVL Staff Writer 19 Actress 63 langle 106 With 87 people bridge 90 Happened Berger 64 Damage Across, type 3 English port 48 Object °9a,n ^ 20 Mournful 65 Actress ol liqueur 4 Senile 50 Change tor 102 Heals rift music Ward 109 Merit center the better 104 Eat m the ☆☆☆ out of ☆☆☆☆ ☆ ☆ out of ☆☆☆☆ 21 “F Troop’ 66 Baseball's 112- blanket 5 Feud 51 Brawl evening corporal Boudreau 114 Part 4 of C Novelist 53 Son)a 107 Right — the Early moments in “Bee Movie ” feel daunting For a few minuets at the beginning, “Bee Movie ” 22 Start 68 Enchilada remark Seton Heme's bat Ol a remark alternative 118 Well- 7 Pack birthplace 108 Ahota near and uninteresting, as the only setting intnxluced looks like it could be a lot of fun. The image of a by Milton 70 'Trinity" informed 8 Homeric 55 Acts like an is the beehive. Seeing a depiction of the bee’s Berte author 118 "So that's characters ass? 110 Allude (k>) bee that looks like Jerry Seinfeld is indeed funny. 24 Mid-size 72 Neighbor of your game 1’ 9 Praa 56 Spirits 111 Dundee homes and workplace (the honey factory Honex) is That insect is named Barry B. Benson and his antics band Wyo 120 Nonflowering Olnton, kg 58 Amritsar denial 25 "Andrea —* 73 Obeys the plant 10 Performer attire 113 Loud laugh entertaining, but the characters become boring. All (such as brushing his teeth with honey) are initially 26 Costa — dentist 121 “The 11 Actors 59 Nonsense 114 Bet 27 "Family 77 Part 3 of Adda ms actor? 60 Smidgen 115-Pal Joey ” who live in the beehive are bees yes, but still they interesting, but soon they, like the movie, grow Fet kT remark Family” 12 Imtale 62 Throw a author kxik like homogeneous beings clad in yellow. More host 78 80s Joe uncle 13 Rigotetto. to party 118 Boca—. FL tiresome. 26 Division Penny 125 Does Little Gilda 67 Custom 117 Maine town features setting them apart from the others would word series work 14 Actor 69 Message 122 Willowy In the animated film, Benson (voice of Seinfeld) 31 Aachen 80 Crank's 128 Croc's kin Tognazzt board? 123 Baseball's have lessened the uniformity. The homogeneity of has just graduated from college and rebels against article comment 131 Chateau 15 —Gras 71 Goblet pert Martinez 32 Basilica 81 Skater valley 16 Sharon of 73 Lost luster 124 Spanish the beehive does, however, work well to set forth the normal career choice of making honey. Fleeing teature Lipinski 133 End of Israel 74 — apso river main character Benson ’s independence and refusal to 34 Part 2 of 82 Noun suffix remark 17 Trap 75 Gray or 126 1 could — the hive, he makes his way to New York City, where remark 84 Sundown, to 135 Wear 20 Tiny Moran horse 1" conform. 36 TVs Shelley away Bubbles" 76 — Domingo 127 Break he meets florist Vanessa Bloome (voice of Renee "General —* 85 Actor Arkin 136 Computer singer 79 "What's — suddenly The film really takes off when Benson leaves Zellweger). From there she opens his eyes to the 42 Like some 87 See key 23 Comics' tor me?" 129 Eccentric sheep 106 Across 137 "The Lady "Andy—” 80 Candy 130 Curious the hive for the first time in his life. His first flight human world. 43 Pan of 88 "Love Train" —’ ('79 film) 28 Fie gives a quantity George's in the fresh New York City air is exciting as he flies HOMES group 138 Child welfare hoot 83 Spotted creator Watching this film, I realized that everything that 44 Inclined 91 Thick of org 30the fields rodent 132 Musical through kites, buzzes around a bed of roses and gets 45 Senator things 139 Flock's we go ..’ 86 Belarusian syllables could possibly be said on the subject of animated Thurmond 95 Denizen Meisner 33 Slangy sib city 134 Pitches bounced back and forth on a tennis ball. The images insects was done nine years ago with “Antz” and “A are impressive, but fall short of reaching the “wow ” Bug ’s Life.” This picture begins with the usual series 113 14 15 16 17 factor that rival company Pixar never misses. This is of slight gags and goes into very bizarre directions. r the continuous curse of Dreamworks, whose animated For example, one of the films many plotlines I25 films always have something missing (think 2004’s revQlves around a love affair between Benson and "Shark Tale”). Bloome. This material seems more appropriate to When Benson first learns of the injustices being a David Cronenberg film than an animated family 36 37 _ done to his bee brethren, it seems the movie is about comedy. to take on a theme of equality. Slightly l^tcr the film Although the children in the audience seemed to shifts and gives the message that everyone has his or enjoy the movie, the material directed towards adults her own specific role in life. The film hints terrible falls flat. There is none of the witty satire found in things will happen if those expectations are over the Pixar films. Instead, an endless series of bee- stepped. This is probably not the best message to send related puns and pointless celebrity cameos thread to America’s youth, but this minor problem is saved through the film. There are appearances from Sting, with the always popular message of teamwork and Ray Liotta, Larry King and Oprah Winfrey — none fixing wrongdoings. However, realistically, children of which add anything to the film other than raise — to whom this film is aimed — will enjoy the bright strange questions about this ill-conceived bee society. colors and cute critters much more than they will Benson tells us that there is a Bee Jesus in addition to devexir the theme. the Bee Larry King. Which brings to mind, what kind Although many plot directions seem to be lost of theology would a Bee Jesus preach? and forgotten, further details are not missed. So much The screenplay (by Seinfeld, Spike Feresten. of the film is outlandish the audience will maintain Barry Marder and Andy Robin) is far too long. It has 114 ns 116 a steady chuckle throughout. For example. Benson too many red herrings and underdeveloped plotlines, 119 , ■ takes on the lofty goal of suing a honey-bottling indicating the film was rushed into production 128 129 130 company with the help of Bloome. This is a far- before anyone had a clear idea of what was going 135 reaching development as. well, he is a bee. But overall on. “Bee Movie ” is an unfocused and unfunny film “Bee Movie” is a fun film that’s a great family movie that pales in comparison to the great Pixar animated 139 for this time of year. achievements. [email protected] rcopping® lanthorn .com See Answers on B8 -w7 MOTMAN'S FARM MARKET Mon-Sat. 8-6 Closed Sunday
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