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Guild Vdlley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, Auqiist 27, 2007 Program to Making room for football fans HOW TO GET A TICKET To obtain a football game ticket this discuss poverty, By Michelle Hamilton Department of Public Safety have been coming out to the game — is use the year, students will need to have their GVL News Editor working together with other campus bus, ” he said. student identification cards scanned organizations since the beginning of the A shuttle will run from Allendale literacy at the 20/20 desk in the Kirkhof On-campus parking will be limited summer to devise a plan for mediating High School to the Fieldhouse every parking on Thursday, said Capt. 10 minutes between 5 and II p.m. for on Thursday to make room for Laker Center or in the Athletics office. By Danielle Arndt Brandon DeHaan, assistant director of overflow parking during the football football. GVL Staff Writer Grand Valley State University ’s first DPS. The plan is very similar to the game. There are ecological and cost Capt. Brandon DeHaan, assistant home football game of the 2007 season one implemented for the home football saving benefits to riding the bus on director of the Department of Public Grand Valley State University will be held before Labor Day break, game held on a Thursday night last Thursday, DeHaan added. faculty and staff are working together while students are still on campus. September. "To me, it’s a no brainer, ” DeHaan Safety, said the process will help to provide a haven for students of all Holding the game on a weeknight The west side of Lot C will be closed said. “If I had a job anywhere else in this alleviate overcrowding in Section 9, disciplines to explore the questions allows students to attend the game all day and the east side will close at institution I wouldn ’t be driving a car to surrounding poverty and economic before leaving campus for the holiday, noon. The west side of Lam F will also work.” 1 the student section, by ensuring only justice. said Tim Nott, associate director for close at noon, and the east side of the In addition to the normal flow of students from GVSU receive tickets. The College of Interdisciplinary athletic relations at GVSU. lot will be reserved for faculty only at commuter traffic, coordinating parking Studies at GVSU has created a new "That ’s who we play for is the that time. this year will involve a few extra Overflow students will still be allowed program this year called Campus students, ’’ Nott said. "We feel our student Cars left in parking lots after they challenges, said Associate Director of to stand around the field. Conversations. body is a major component behind our close will not be ticketed or booted, Athletics Lisa Sweany. “The program ’s main objective home team advantage. ” DeHaan said. Students who commute "We ’re at the disadvantage of being will also have the option of parking able to continue to be able to get this is to get students involved in GVSU’s Athletics department and the Another challenge is more students in residential lots on only Thursday information out to people, ” Sweany interdisciplinary conversations generally tend to drive cars to campus without being ticketed. said. that encourage and engage critical during the first week of classes, Sweany Parking staff will be working The Athletics department does thinking about the big issues of said. throughout the day to help guide drivers not have the luxury of three weeks to today’s society, ” said Wendy Wenner, An e-mail was sent to all GVSU to available parking spots, DeHaan continually remind everyone on campus Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies. students, faculty and staff last week that added. The staff will be especially about the unique parking situation, as These issues will be investigated detailed which parking lots will be open helpful for commuter students who may they did last year, she said. via lectures, literature, service, to students and faculty and which lots not all be familiar with the parking lots Also, construction on campus has performance and dialogue, Wenner will be closed, and fliers with the same on the south end of campus, DeHaan closed Lot N, eliminating about 450 said. information were sent to landlords of said. parking spots, and section eight of Lot Wenner explained societal many off-campus apartment complexes "The one thing that I would encourage D is closed while the new addition to the problems are more easily solved in Allendale earlier this summer, she Kirkhof Center is being built. when looked at from various GVL Graphic / Brian Richards our commuter students — and anyone said. , disciplines. Poverty and economic justice are real issues in the Grand Rapids community, she added. Many campus organizations, offices and departments are joining Cracking down on smoking the effort to raise awareness. The Women ’s Center, along with Project ACCESS, a non-profit organization, will be conducting a poverty Public smoking up for vote to ban lighting up simulation on Nov. 12 to show inside public facilities in Ottawa County students what it might be like to live in a low-income household. The simulation will take place By Michelle Hamilton also be exempt from the new smoking in a classroom where students will GVL News Editor regulations, she said. All facilities assume the roles of various family exempt from the indoor smoking members facing poverty, said policies would also not be required to The Ottawa County Board of Susan Mendoza-Jones, Director of adhere to the 25-foot perimeter rule, she Commissioners will vote Tuesday on Integrative Learning. added. legislation that could make smoking “Some may be unemployed, More than 66 percent of businesses inside public facilities a civil infraction. uninsured or on food stamps," were in favor of smoke-free work The legislation calls for a smoke- Mendoza-Jones said. “We all have environment policies, according to a free environment inside all public and these noble ideas of what choices we poll conducted by the Ottawa County private worksites and public places would make in certain situations, but Health Department last June. A total within Ottawa County, said Marcia it’s different once we ’re actually put of 55 businesses from Ottawa County Knol, chairperson for the Smoke-Free in that position. ” responded to the survey, with one Ottawa campaign. Healthcare facilities, Although this is GVSU’s first business not responding. common-use areas (such as restrooms) year launching a campus-wide Most smokers would probably not and office buildings are a few of the focus, Mendoza-Jones said she is appreciate having to walk 30 feet away locations the law would affect. hopeful Campus Conversations will from where they work in the rain or Businesses would be required to have become an annual endeavor with a snow for a smoke break, said Art Edson, a formal written policy on not smoking in new university focus each year. office manager for Allendale Heating the workplace and post clearly-marked The effort is an interactive Co., Inc. no-smoking signs at building entrances, experience, she said. Students can Of the estimated 15 employees Knol said. The law would also prohibit choose to participate in a variety of where he works, Edson said about four smoking within a 25-foot perimeter of events where their input will be both employees use the company's designated public facilities and business entrances. welcomed and reflected upon, she smoking breakroom. Smoking in private residences, added. “Unfortunately, I don ’t think that except for lobby areas, will still be "The idea is to have everyone there are enough people to sway the determined by the buildings ’ landlords. within the university moving in the commissioner ’s opinions one way or the Restaurants and bars will also remain same direction, ” Mendoza-Jones other, ” Edson said. unaffected because they fall under state said. “Sometimes, to students, GVSU Cracking down on smoking is just seems isolated and disconnected. jurisdiction, Knol added. a fad everyone is picking up on and Places that include a restaurant or We don ’t always do a good job of smokers will have to deal with whatever a bar, such as a bowling alley, would showing how each discipline relates happens, he added. to the other, or how someone in a The law would give Ottawa County's different area of study may have a See more: For more Public Health Officer the authority to different answer to a problem. ” on this story, see the issue a warning to violators and property owners or managers for a first smoking AP Photo / Mel Evans See Poverty, A2 editorial on page A4 Burn one down: Ottawa County will meet to vote on legislation that would ban smoking in See Voting, A2 worksites or factories that have a designated smoking area New tradition welcomes university community
By Danielle Arndt usual, in the Fieldhouse Arena. Hundreds of students, GVSU professor John Peck said he was grateful for GVL Staff Writer parents, administrators, faculty and staff gathered the opportunity to hear Haas' plans, and was thrilled together to kick off the 2007-08 academic year. when Haas allotted time to answer questions from his GVl Photo Illustration Finding shelter: Campus Conversations, a Friday marked what Grand Valley State University This year however. Haas gave a separate opening colleagues. address for faculty and staff in the Louis Armstrong In his opening address. Haas elaborated on the new program, will let students experience President Thomas J. Haas hopes will be the start of a life in a low-income household (tew tradition. Theatre prior to the traditional convocation ceremony. successes and challenges of last year and stated his GVSU’s annual convocation ceremony took place as In the past, faculty members have always been goals for the upcoming year, included a continuing addressed during convocation. emphasis on leadership, quality education and strategic Tttntfmn “I really wanted to focus the attention of the planning. ceremony on the new students arriving. ” Haas said. “Now my job is to deliver on those plans, ” Peck “I also knew it was important to recognize returning said. students, as well as to make a connection with the Haas also spoke of recent tuition actions. He said INDEX faculty." enrollment for the 2007-08 academic year was the Section A In past years at GVSU, and in his own experiences, highest it has ever been — 23,500. However, due to News...... A3 it has been very difficult to blend messages together Michigan's troubled economy, the relationship between Opinion...... A4 for faculty and students. Haas said. the state and public education is the most unstable it Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs has been in at least three decades. A&E...... A6 Gayle Davis indicated this was often the case. Thus, Haas said, state contribution no longer plays Section B "As the ceremony began to shift, and more and more a primary role in university funding. Sports...... B1 was placed upon incoming freshman, more of us began "If we receive less of one, we need more of the Laker Life...... B3 to feel that the message wasn't for us,” Davis said. “An other." he said. “Whenever tuition is increased, Odds & Ends...... B6 GVl / additional value is that not many opportunities exist however, we increase financial aid at least the same Leadership: President Haas welcomes the new students at for faculty members to see Haas talk about his vision Marketplace ...... B7 Convocation at the Fieldhouse on Friday for the university. ” See Convocation, A2 • ♦ ♦ • ♦ • ( i A2 Monday, August 27, 2007 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn
Voting of this year, Knol said. and counties, including Grand Rapids and Detroit. continued from page A1 The SFO staff was Meadows Crossing... responding to a report released “I think you have to balance violation, Knol said. by the Surgeon General in public health against individual Violators could be fined up to 2006, she said. The report cited freedom, ” said James Holtrop, the New Student Townhome Community Located $I(X) for repeated offenses and secondhand smoke as a leading representative for Georgetown the maximum fine for property cause of premature death in Township on the county board owners or managers is $ 1.000 children and non-smoking of commissioners. at the 48th Avenue Entrance to GVSU in any facility where repeated adults. There is also a no Some of Ottawa’s violations are reported, risk-free level of secondhand commissioners think the according to the proposal. smoke inhalation, according to legislation invades public "It will be heavily the 2006 report. privacy, Holtrop said. education- and information- “The simplest, easiest, most However, he said he thinks the based, ” Knol said. “We ’re cost effective thing (was) to vote will be close. not looking to be the smoking approach the commissioners, ” “I respect and understand police. ” Knol said. the people who feel (the law) Knol said she only knows Going to the commission is invasive, but there are a of two incidences where was a better option than going number of compelling reasons similar legislation is in effect door-to-door throughout the why it should be implemented, ” that resulted in fines. In the county, she said. Holtrop said. majority of cases, the policy Knol also works for The smoking regulation has been self-enforcing. the Ottawa County Health will improve the community ’s Leaders of the Smoke-Free Department as an educator on health and employee wellness, Ottawa campaign created the the effects of tobacco. About 88 which could help to reduce the proposal for the smoke-free percent of the adult population cost of health insurance for legislation. They based their living in Ottawa County is businesses, he added. drafts on a model law from non-smoking, according to a The board meeting will the Smoke Free Environments survey the health department begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Law Projects in Ann Arbor, conducted in January. the Filmore Complex. In order Mich., and presented their Similar smoke-free to pass, the law requires a vote proposal to the Ottawa County legislation has already been of at least 6-5 in its favor. The Commission at the beginning passed in other Michigan cities meeting is open to the public.
left for 2007 Convocation well, he added. encouraged new students to embrace diversity and to continued from page A1 “We are a benefit to the state and region year after year, ” participate in activities that amount so we remain Haas said. would challenge them. Haas affordable. ” More than 96 percent of also stressed the importance ; Take advantage of our special offer— Haas discussed how GVSU GVSU students are Michigan of asking for help and told must be accountable to its residents, and 88 percent students not to be afraid to give donors. of students employed after help as well. • FREE high speed internet "We have private support graduation remain in Michigan, “Utilize your professors, that no other university can he added. mentors, and even • FREE cable TV, including 23 premium movie channels boast, ” Haas said. During convocation, Haas upperclassmen, ” Haas said. In tough times the state has and Robert Franciosi, chair “Thank you for allowing us to • FREE parking to make tough decisions, he of the University Academic be with you on your journey . . said. The state should be held Senate, shared stories of their . Go Lakers!” accountable to its donors as childhood and families. They Call today 892-2700 for all the details! Poverty towns of West Virginia. The problems circulating continued from page A1 In the spring. Walls is coming poverty and economic justice to campus to discuss her atypical are interlaced with issues like Visit us at our new clubhouse or on line at The Community Reading experiences with poverty as race and racism, inequity in Project, GVSU’s university-wide featured in her book. schooling, abuse (both physical www.meadowscrossing.net! community reading program, Other campus organizations and substance), employment, selected its annual book for at GVSU have invited authors housing and disability, Mendoza- discussion to fit the Campus to visit campus to speak about Jones said. Conversatio ’s focus on poverty. topics such as the aftermath She referred to poverty and Don’t wait... reserve your townhome today! The reading project committee of Hurricane Katrina in New economic justice as a big pile of chose “The Glass Castle, ” a Orleans,the NoChild Left Behind spaghetti. memoir by Jeannette Walls. Act and the serial murders of "Everything is connected, ” Walls grew up in poverty with several immigrant women along she said. “You can ’t untangle MeadowsCrossing ^asi"?0ffkeHours; her family, in desert towns of / ■ • 9.00 am • 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday the border of Mexico that were the issues without them falling S 111 (l I l llllflg 12:00 p m . ^;00 p m Saturday the Southwest and in the mining never investigated. apart. ”
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GVSU named one of Fishladder class This is the first time the writing class will increase communication America's Best Colleges department at GVSU has offered a and collaboration on the staff,” said offered to students course like fishladder, he added. Editor-in-Chief Jenn Bedard. The ’U.S. News and World Fishladder‘s staff is organized Report chose Grand Valley State for first time in an Coordinating meetings with the by genres. There are editors and full staff was difficult in previous University as one of “America ’s judges for each section, including Best Colleges ” for the second effort to increase years because of the large staff poetry, non-fiction, fiction, art and year in a row in its annual experience in size and conflicting schedules, said report. photography. The magazine staff Non-fiction Editor David LeGault. also includes two editor-in-chiefs, a For its master ’s programs -, community “It will be a better representation layout staff and a faculty advisor. GVSU ranked eighth out of of what everybody wants rather than Each the top 15 public universities By Alicia Wireman just the individual n r e “It will be a better selected from the Midwest. GVL Copy Editor g e genres making the will hold Universities were scored represenation of w hat decisions, ” he said. meetings on criteria such as average A class that does not have Another benefit on a regular everybody wants rather graduation rate, class size, exams and meets only three times will be a more basis than just the individual student-to-faculty ratio and a semester is a dream for most polished looking throughout freshman retention. college students. genres making the final product the year. The rankings can be found The writing department at Grand LeGault added. Haven said, decisions. ” online at http://www.usnews . Valley State University has agreed “The class but the entire com/colleges. to offer the university ’s student- DAVID LEGAULT will provide more staff will be interaction between run literary magazine as a course NON-FICTION EDTOR OF fishladder Laker Late Night returns entitled WRT 380: Editing and required to the different Friday in Kirkhof Publishing. Students enrolled in the attend three genres. ” LeGault The first Laker Late Night class will focus on the construction priority meetings during each of said. “In the past we haven ’t been the semesters. of the fall semester will be held of the campus publication, able to meet the entire staff, but “The changes in the way we do Friday. fishladder. The course will consist we will meet on a regular basis in things will not be major,” Haven Students are invited to the of one credit per semester and the class, which will create a better said. “Students will still retain all Kirkhof Center for free food, begins this fall. Submissions for project in the end. ” karaoke, stand-up comedy and fishhulder are 'judged during the the editorial authority over the Any new staff members are other scheduled activities. fall, and the magazine is designed publication. ” required to fill out an application that Any writing class listed as 380 The festivities will begin at and published during the winter must be approved by fishladder’s is a new course or experimental, he 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof lobby area semester. editors. New staff members who said. Proposal for a new permanent and will last until about 1 a m. “The hope is that we can build are approved must bring a signed more of a community experience, ” course involves a lot of paperwork yellow class permit to Student GVSU expands cooperation said fishladder Faculty Advisor that will be issued for this class in Services in order to register for the with overseas institutions Chris Haven. “We want to get a the future. Haven added. course. The class is being offered as Applications and course Grand Valley State lot more done, and get things done more professionally than what we credit/no credit and is available registration permits are available University has opened the door Courtesy Photo / Fishladder have in the past. ” only by permission from Haven. in the writing department office for academic collaboration with New experience: The student journal fishladder will now count for class credit “Having the fishladder as a located in Lake Ontario Hall. . two new universities abroad by signing “memoranda of understanding ” (MOUs) with them this summer. GVSU President Thomas J. New Starbucks gives Pew more taste Haas signed an MOU in June with Rector Yasar Sutbeyaz, his By Michelle Hamilton ed professional business fraternity Delta end of July and was completed earlier this The fees and conditions in the Starbucks counterpart at Ataturk University GVL News Editor Sigma Pi. month. T he newly licensed Starbucks is contract are comparable to licensing in Erzurum, Turkey. Although DeVos is open at night, located in the DeVos building where a agreements GVSU has with other food “This relationship may turn Students will have to look no further her organization usually conducts its condiment stand used to be. establishments, such as Subway, Minor out to be a useful complement than the Pew Campus DeVos Center for a meetings in the Burger King near Java City, which has two said. to the existing relationship late night snack or an espresso drink pick- campus to accommodate locations on the Allendale GVSU’s Starbucks will be the first we already have with another me-up this fall. the hungry fraternity Campus, was not chosen kiosk in the nation to open with the Turkish university, Middle A new coffee kiosk is bringing later members, she said. to fill the former company ’s new, larger layout. It will also East Technical University in business hours to Grand Valley State “There are often gazebo ’s spot because be the first in Michigan to offer a full Ankara, ” said Mark Schaub, University ’s downtown campus. A fully several Grand Valley the dining staff likes lunch menu. GVSU’s kiosk will include executive director of the Padnos licensed Starbucks had its grand opening students in Burger variety, Jones said. wraps, salads and soups, in addition to International Center. today. It will remain open until II p.m. King when it’s late “We ’re giving Starbucks ’ traditional pastries, along with Schaub said the program is every night this semester, except for because there is downtown a hot and cold beverages. not likely to send undergraduate Fridays, when it will close at 6 p.m. nowhere else to eat, ” different feel than Aramark, the company that operates students on their own to To use the Starbucks brand name. Brown said. just another building GVSU’s Campus Dining, has opened Atatlirk. Campus Dining paid an initial licensing Later hours are in Allendale, ” he Starbucks on other college campuses and “While we will likely not be fee of $I5,(MX). Five percent of all the new to DeVos this said. found that they were profitable. Minor sending undergraduate students kiosk’s net sales will go to Starbucks, said year to better serve the The new kiosk will said. on their own to study at Atatiirk, Campus Dining Manager Tom Minor. GVSU students living in operate according to “We hope it will catch on, ” he said. this MOU opens the door to GVSU’s contract with the coffee company Grand Rapids, said Pew Campus Starbucks standards, but “It’s pretty popular with the (student) potential collaboration between is good for about five years. Minor said. Dining Director Ryan Jones. After 9 p.m. will be managed by GVSU demographic. ” faculty and in non-academic GVSU senior Courtney Brown said in last year, the only places to eat on campus Campus Dining employees. The staff If everything goes well this fall, and if areas, like student services, ” the two years she lived downtown, campus were in Allendale. will be able to refund gift cards and he got the OK from GVSU, Minor said Schaub said. dining offerings have been nonexistent on “All around, I think it’s a win-win, ” be monitored by secret shoppers who he would be willing to keep some of the An MOU was also signed with the Pew Campus in the evenings. Brown Jones said. regularly evaluate their drinks, similar to kiosks in DeVos open later than the hours the University of West Indies in is also the senior vice president of the co- Construction on the kiosk began at the other retail Starbucks. scheduled for this fill. July. The two universities had a five-year formal exchange partnership that ended in 2005. This MOU may lead to a renewal of the relationship, including a Orange cards now distinguish bad behavior on campus possible student exchange. An MOU can be used as a By Dana Blinder The cards were formulated by the Team Public Safety are a few of the services listed campus community to help create a place stepping-stone toward a more GVl. Staff Writer Against Bias. TAB is a group consisting of on the card. where the free exchange of ideas, along formal agreement, said Study GVSU students, faculty and administrators When an incident is reported to the with mutual respect and safety, are a part of Abroad Director Rebecca New bright orange contact cards have working to review bias incidents and form Women ’s Center, a receptionist at the office the campus culture. ” Hambleton. been created for students and staff who strategies to solve discriminative behavior called will talk with students or staff to take Student Senate President Frank Foster “It’s an initial document, in encounter inappropriate behavior on campus on campus. a report, said Women ’s Center Director said the cards’ new orange color is better which an expectation is set on at Grand Valley State University. Merkle said the orange cards will be Marlene Kowalski-Braun. The Dean of associated with safety and precaution. how the two institutions will The orange cards are a modified version available at no cost in many offices around Students will receive a copy of all reports Students will hopefully be encouraged to continue to develop plans for of the Bias Incident Protocol cards from campus including Counseling and Career made, Kowalski-Braun added. pick one up to have on hand at all times, future collaboration, ” Hambleton last year. Bias incidents can range from .Services, Student Life, Dean of Students, “If there is a student, faculty or staff Foster added. said. inappropriate jokes discriminating against Student Services, the Women ’s Center and victim, they are given the option of whether All incidences should be called even if These new MOUs add to others to graffiti on a wall. Students and the 20/20 desk. or not they want to proceed with a formal a witness is unsure. Without being able to GVSU’s relationships with staff reporting such events can help protect They are about the size of a standard investigation, ” Kowalski-Braun said. provide names of those involved, a witness more than 25 institutions in 15 others on campus. business card. One side provides examples Despite the victim's decision regarding can still help, Foster said. countries. GVSU’s Dean of Students Bart Mcrkle of bias incidents §uch as intimidation, an investigation, however, the Dean of “If you see something and you're not Potential new areas for said the cards will help campus life. assault, battery, vandalism, destruction or Students will ensure proper support and sure about it, call in just as a precaution, additional MOUs, and eventual “The point is to encourage people defacement of property and stalking. resources are given to everyone affected by because you don ’t know what you might be partnerships, include Pontifica to report any sort of bias incidents or The opposite side of the cards gives the incident, she said. preventing, ” Foster said. “I just want students Universidad Catdlica de inappropriate kinds of actions directed to a list of telephone numbers for services “Our desire is to track bias incidents who have them to feel empowered. ” Chile in Santiago, Chile and people on campus, ” Merkle said. “It’s really on campus that should be contacted if an so that we have a better sense of what the Further information on the cards, Seoul National University of trying to continue to promote a civil and incident is witnessed. The Counseling climate is like on our campus for the diverse including a more detailed description of Technology in South Korea. respectful environment on campus. ” Center, GLBT Resources, the Office of groups of people on our campus, ” Kowalski- handling calls, is available at http://www . Multicultural Affairs and the Department of Braun said. “We want all members of the gvsu.edu/protocol.
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♦ • ♦ M i A Grand Valley Lanthorn xj Ljl Monday, August 27, 2007 OPINION [email protected] EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Taking it outside New anti-smoking legislation proposed by Ottawa County Board of Commissioners misses the mark
There is no safe cigarette. There is no safe level of secondhand smoke inhalation. So on the surface level, the anti-smoking ordinance that the OCBC will vote on Tuesday seems like a step in the right direction. However, the policy will miss the top public gathering places: restaurants and bars. These areas are likely where most people will be exposed to the majority of their secondhand smoke. But because such places are under state legislation, the OCBC regulation cannot touch these areas.
Bowling alleys, often cloudy with the hanging tinge of GVL / Elliot Slenk secondhand smoke, are also exempt if they include a restaurant or bar. YOUR INSIGHTS Smoking in private residences, except for lobby areas, will be determined by buildings’ landlord. This leaves worksites as the only place actually What are you most excited for? affected by the ruling, which would require smoking 25 feet away from the building. What are you most nervous for? Workers, who could previously use designated •smoking breakrooms within a company’s building, ;will be forced to leave the building while waiters and •waitresses will still have to make their way through the [cloudy haze to earn a living. ; Any action that could lessen secondhand smoke [exposure — and potentially lessen smoking rates — is good, but in this case, its not enough. If the OCBC is Serious about their quest to control public health by
[limiting exposure to secondhand smoke, they need to Excited: "Meeting new Excited: "Being on my own." Excited: "Being on the swim Excited: "Mostly just classes team up with state legislation to get effective changes people." Nervous: "Being team!" — learning what I want to [brought about. Nervous: "Not knowing overwhelmed with a ton of Nervous: "Being able to learn." what I'm doing." work that I'll probably slack manage my time between Nervous: "Just being able ; The OCBC is not big enough to get things moving in off on." swim and school." to balance everything the state on their own, but they can have the support of and doing everything I'm supposed to do." [power players such as Grand Rapids and Detroit, which have already passed similar smoke-free legislations. Katelyn Childers Jamie Gomez 5 Trevor Kazen Aaron Beltran The OCBC needs to show they are not simply jumping Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Ion the anti-smoking ordinance bandwagon, but rather •actually care about the health needs of Ottawa County GVL STUDENT OPINION •citizens. Until smoking is eliminated in places where [people are exposed to it the most, it will just be another i ;policy growing dust on the books. Touring a dream - or nightmare
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:m Grand Valley Lanthorn Brandy Arnold, A & E Editor Monday, August 27, 2007 A&E [email protected] Showcasing art, talent on campus
Fall Arts Celebration Department of Music will present the Van Clibum Medalist Concert aims to show GVSU Series, which features Sa Chen, community ample the winner of the Van Clibum International Piano Competition. culture is available The College of Liberal Arts and throughout West Sciences will present an academic lecture by Jamaica Kincaid entitled Michigan “On Writing ” on Sept. 18 in the Eberhard Center. Kincaid is an By Dani Willcutt influential author and visiting GVL Staff Writer professor at Harvard University. “Events like Collaborations Grand Valley State University ’s bring together faculty and Fall Arts Celebration is gearing students and allow the students up again to bring arts and culture to professionalize their talent, ” to campus through the months of said Fred Antczak, spokesperson September and October. A series of for FAC and dean of the College events will combine musical and of Liberal Arts and Sciences. dance performances, visual art and “Kincaid ’s lecture, along with renowned speakers. Poetry Night, addresses West The FAC includes a variety Michigan interests while including of performances open to GVSU, their own worldly perspectives as well as the and experiences bring much to be Allendale and learned in West Grand Rapids “It is a goal of Michigan. ” communities. The Music and “The Fall Arts the university to Dance Department Celebration's add to the arts and will also present objective is Dance Stars to celebrate humanities culture in Across America, spectacular West Michigan.” featuringtheworks faculty and of choreographers student artists TERI LOSEY and dancers from through FAC EVENT COORDINATOR all across the showcasing United States. GVSU talent and The event will also bringing in outside artists,” take place on Oct. 26 and 27 in the said event coordinator Teri Losey. Louis Armstrong Theatre. Poetry Night will be presented The Department of Music will GVl Archive / Ashley Comstock present two events. Collaborations, by the writing department on Oct. Sweet sound: The baroque cello was one of several instruments played during the Early Music Ensemble in the Sherman VanSolkema Recital Hall of the Preforming a musical performance, will take 19 in the Eberhard Center and Arts Center will feature award-winning poet place on Sept. 10 in the Louis and John Phillips. not the only reason the event ’s important to West Michigan said. “This event helps GVSU Stanley Plumly and Pulitzer Prize Armstrong Theatre. Collaborations The Celebration ’s events are coordinators want to bring in so residents. bring the quality of performance winning poet Gary Snyder. showcases GVSU faculty and open to the public, of whom the many community members. “Aside from the typical taught and enjoyed here to the From Oct. 4 through Nov. 2, students from the music department coordinators hope to largely draw “It is a goal of the university signpost that mark Grand Valley community and to enrich their the Art Gallery in the Performing in a concert for orchestra, wind in order to show off the campuses to add to the arts and humanities such a: the pre-med program and lives through performance. ” Arts Center will feature “No Blind ensemble and chorus. to the public, Losey said. culture in West Michigan, ” Losey football team, there are the arts, For more information on the Date: A Two-Person Exhibition. ” On Oct. 9, also in the However, showing offGVSU’s said. which this area appreciates the Fall Arts Celebration, visit http://* The exhibit features the works of Louis Armstrong Theatre, the Allendale and Pew campuses is Antczak agreed the arts are enriched connection to,” Antczak www.gvsu.edu/fallarts . \ co-conspiring artists Jo Hormuth Grassroots organization breaks stereotypes kV ** * J By Brandy Arnold performance by Martha Juliana Ayech There will be live music with GVL A & E Fditor Rodriguez, an award-winning opera performances by the El Puente singer. Friday the commercial film children ’s choir from Zeeland Christian Thursday marks the opening of the “Happy Feet ” will show at Centennial Schools and the Salvador Dancers seventh annual Tulipanes Festival in Park at 9 p.m. from Turning Pointe School of Dance. Holland, a Latino art and film festival. The other films chosen to be Other entertainers featured at the four- The festival is a celebration and showcased in the festival go through a day event include Tierra and Orquestra presentation of Latinos in the arts. A year-long screening process that is not Sensacional and Carmen Deedy, a best wide range of activities involving film, always easy, Fritz said. selling author of books for children. All art, dance, food and music are planned “There are some films that may be events are free admission so no one is economically prevented from attending ’ to underscore the Latino culture. controversial and the many groups that “By highlighting these things, we are screen the films do not always agree on "We ’ve really stepped it up a notch able to showcase the creativity and levels what is acceptable, ” she said. this year, ” Fritz said. “We have been of talent in the Latino community, ” said This year ’s festival features “Other really focused on getting people who Mimi Fritz, who is on the Board of People ’s Children, ” a film about a wouldn't necessarily be interested in Directors for the festival. group of immigrant women who work Latino culture, such as non-Latinos, to She added by grabbing people ’s as nannies in New York City and the come to the festival. ” attention with films and music, they challenges they face, such as work Executive Director for the event are able to educate the public in order place injustice. Martha Cerda said she hopes to se6 to challenge negative stereotypes about “The realities of a culture may not diversity in ethnic groups and age Latinos. always be positive, ” Fritz said. “But in groups. “Not every Latino is in a gang," she the end many of these films are written “It’s a beautiful thing to see the unity said. “There are world-renowned opera and directed by gifted Latinos.” of the local and regional community as singers, famous musicians, directors and On Saturday night, the seven-piece everyone comes out to enjoy the event,’ ’ producers of great films and immensely salsa band Orquestra Sensacional will she said. “I hope its family time well talented artists.” perform, followed by salsa lessons spent. ” Tulipanes will be held primarily at for the audience. The festival will She is extremely grateful to everyone Centennial Park in Holland, with other culminate on Sunday, and will conclude involved with the festival, she added. events at the Knickerbocker Theatre. with a faith and worship celebration. “An event of this caliber would not Park Theatre, Herrick Library, Holland The celebration, held in Centennial be possible without the hard efforts of Armory and the Holland Area Arts Park, will be lead by local Holland the board, staff and all the volunteers, ” pastor Edgar Gomez. The service will she said. i Council. The festival kicks off at the be bilingual, with the Lord’s Prayer For more information about being said simultaneously in English Knickerbocker Theatre with a Tulipanes, visit http://www.tulipanes , Courtesy Movie Poster / Mimi Fritz. City of Holland and Spanish. org. \ “Superbad” isn’t super bad, but not great
By Brandy Arnold In order to seal hook-ups of teenagers such as "Dazed with friend Evan Goldberg steals the film. is the part in the film to which GVL A A E Editor with both ladies, Seth and and Confused. ” However, while both were in their teens. In the end this film does everyone can relate. Evan promise to supply the this film comes up short, only Still, credit must be show some heart. Ultimately, While “Superbad ” isn ’t ☆ 1/2 out Of ☆☆☆☆ booze for the party by using giving the audience the basic given to Rogen and Bill the two friends who have as hilarious as “The 40- the fake identification card raunchy penis-joke humor Hader, who plays Rogen ’s been overly dependent on Year-Old Virgin" or as sweet * When watching the trailer their bumbling geeky friend of high school that becomes uniformed riding partner each other must deal with as “Knocked Up," if the for the film “Superbad, ” Fogell (Christopher Mintz- boring after the first half- and co-conspirator. When the end of high school and audience is patient enough, some may wonder if the film Plasse) promises to score. hour. To anyone within the Hill’s profanity-laced the distance that attending there are a few laughs to be actually has a point. After Unfortunately, Fogeil ’s age group and mentality of the diatribes become a little too different colleges brings. This had. > watching the film, many will Hawaiian ID says the scrawny main characters, this film may outrageous, they are there still not be convinced that it pale teenager is 25 years old be hilarious, but it fails to to bring in the more subtle does. and goes by the ridiculous reach the rest of the audience. humor that serves as a bright The film revolves around single name of McLovin. “Superbad ” is sorely spot in this otherwise over two best friends, Seth (Jonah It looks like the boys might disappointing after seeing the rated film. Hill) and Evan (Michael prevail until the liquor store hits such as “The 40-Year- Hands-down, the best Cera), who, two weeks before at which Fogell is buying Old Virgin" and “Knocked performance in the movie high-school graduation, are alcohol is robbed and he is Up" that come from writer goes to Mintz-Plasse. still girlfriend-less virgins. knocked-out by the robber. and director Judd Apatow. Although he may be the When Jules (Emma Stone), The cops are called. Evan and However, Apatow produced geekiest of the three friends, the girl of Seth ’s dreams, Seth take off and the night this flick — he did not write he is the most fun to watch. invites the two friends to her only gets worse from there. it. Writer Seth Rogen, whose The way he transforms party, they know this is their Spanning over the course comedic acting talent is throughout the night from night to change their virgin of a night, the film has evident in “Superbad" as a insecure nerd to his alter ego, status before college. Becca the potential to be a smart crazed joyriding, gun-happy “McLovin,” is heartening and (Martha Maclsacc), for whom classic that gives audiences cop. may not be as talented in the audience is rooting him on Evan has been pining, will a peak into the insecurities, the script-writing department the whole way. He owns his AP Photo / Columbia Pictures, Melissa Moseley McLovin: (left to right) Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera in also be in attendance. humiliation, first loves and — even if leeway is given geekiness in a weirdly self- "Superbad" “time of our lives ” moments because he wrote the script confident way that completely Marc Koorstra, Sports Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn Lc [email protected] SPORTS Monday, August 27, 2007 JLM
The top five A night at the ballpark reasons
The West Michigan Whitecaps you'll spot a Offers venue for families to get out and experience Americas Laker at the favorite pastime Whitecaps' Guest contribution • Baseball fans of all ages poured into Fifth Third college night Ballpark on a brisk but sunny Thursday evening in iuly to watch the West Michigan Whitecaps play the Kane County Cougars. By Jill Benzie { Just two nights before, the Whitecaps celebrated Guest contribution (heir six millionth fan walk through the gates. Among the fans was Daniel Brundell, his wife and 1. A student identiftcatioa (Jiree children. As the family walked into the stadium, card gains you entry to the best jie children ’s eyes got wide as they saw all of the seats in the house. The Miller activity — the concession stands, the people in the bleachers and the other fans walking past. Their eyes Lite Deck is reserved strictly parted back and forth. They seemed to be especially for college students that night, iiesmerized by the endless candy, drink and food and it even includes a post possibilities. game concert from the band Living Soul. J There were plenty of tempting choices for the family to spend their money on, but the family felt the 2. The Whitecaps’ colors are prices were reasonable. Brundell did not mind buying the same as the GVSU Laker his children a few of the things they wanted, he said. colors, so your closet is already stocked with team-appropriate • “I don ’t mind the prices, ” he said. “They ’re decent Courtesy Photo / West Michigan Whitecaps Play ball: Fifth Third Ballpark is home to tne West Michigan Whitecaps, a Class A farm affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. wear. enough to allow our family to go out a few times a Reason. ” Tuesday, which brings jugglers, clowns and face “Public relations is the number one thing at the 3. There are plenty of photo i The cost of a night at the ballpark is a fraction of the painting. Whitecaps ’ park, ” he said as he continued his rounds, opportunities with Crash and <{ost of attending a Major League game. Parking is $4 Children were all over the ballpark on this night, keeping an eye on things during the game. Frank, the Whitecaps’ mascots. per car and tickets cost $8.50 for a seat in the stands enjoying food and the game. They were wearing This particular evening was Irish night, a promotion Time to make Louie the Laker and $5 for a spot on the lawn. baseball jerseys and playing catch. put in place by marketing manager Mickey Graham. jealous! 4. The entire night, from J Sean Willis said he enjoys the cheap prices. Pat Breham of Grand Rapids enjoyed the Whitecaps Graham, who has been with the Whitecaps for seven He comes to the stadium just about every time the win with his two sons, Daniel and Jason. The family years, said he felt it would be a great tribute to the tickets to food and drinks are Whitecaps hold their “Thrifty Thursday, ” where beer, attends many games, Breham said. Next to dad. Jason Irish community to offer this night in homage to their affordable, even on the av« soda, a pretzel or two hot dogs each cost $2, he said. ate a hot dog while Daniel explained his favorite part heritage. Employees were dressed in festive green college student’s Ramen “It is fun to be out with friends, where the beer is of the game is trying to catch a foul ball. clothing, with some dyeing their hair green. budget. 5. It is a great opportunity cheap, and so is the event, ” Willis said. Tom Patton of White Lake said he enjoys coming to Excitement and having fun is what coming to the Jeremy Zavitz, of Jenison, Mich., agreed with the games so he can be with his family. Every summer game has been about since the Whitecaps brought for some classic entertainment Willis. the Patton family takes a vacation at Hoffmaster State professional baseball to Grand Rapids, Graham said. on a warm summer evening with friends. “It can ’t get much better than this, ” Zavitz said Park near Muskegon. Along with swimming in Lake From 1954 to 1994, Grand Rapids was without while sitting on the lawn. “It can ’t get much cheaper Michigan, sunbathing on the beach, eating ice cream a professional baseball team. It had been more than Plus, you get the chance to than this either. ” and having campfires, they said a Whitecaps game is a four decades since the all-female team, the Grand watch guys that may one day Cheap prices, however, are only part of the attraction. must in order to complete the family vacation. Rapids Chicks, was disbanded in 1954, and Michigan play for the Detroit Tigers. You Perhaps the most striking feature of the ballpark is its “My parents took our family to baseball games when had not seen a genuine baseball team since. This all could be one of those people family-oriented environment, where there is a funland I was a kid,” Patton said. “That ’s how we bonded. ” changed when the Whitecaps debuted on Sept. 1, located near the first base lawn for the kids to enjoy. As the fans enjoyed the game, Charlie Brown, a 1994, to record-breaking crowds, totaling 463,000 saying, MYeah, he may have the best record now, but I saw One of the family-oriented offerings is the choice retired Kent County Sheriff ’s deputy, was on duty as fans throughout their first season. him when he ran right into the to sit in the Zondervan Family Section, head of security at the park, a job he has had for 11 “(The Whitecaps) have given Grand Rapids a good mascot going after a pop-up which features I (X) alcohol- years. With 25 people working for him, the security source of family entertainment that ’s available to once.” and smoke-free seats. Fifth guards are in charge of manning the gates and everyone, ” said Josh Vander Laan, a GVSU student. Third also offers theme making sure Cansjdqjiot bring outside food Kim Hull, who attended with her children, thinks nights geared toward or drinks into the park. They are also asked baseball has a tradition that endures, even in an era of Third Ballpark will be hosted children and families, to find lost children and have to “baby-sit ” video games and the Internet. Thursday at 7 p.m. . ' such as the occasional intoxicated fan. Brown said. “Having interactive things like the Whitecaps Tickets are $5 for lawn seats, Big Top Many security guards are also paramedics, provides an excuse for getting out of the house and and must tend to people injured from fly enjoying the summer, ” she said. $8.50 for reserved seats and $10 balls or diabetics having seizures. This story was written and compiled by Professor for box seats. Most of the problems that occur Chris Meehan's CJR 256 summer class. Contributors A college identification happen before or just after the game include Jill Benzie, Holly Buyze, Alysse Chichester, provides access to a special . starts. Brown said. There are times when Kristen Hicks, Robert Hill, Tina Jacobson, Patrica pricing menu, including $£ soft- Brown and his guards are called to keep Mears, Kyle Meinke, Lori Meyer, Shannon Morton, drinks, hotdogs, 20 oz. drafts the fans off the field when the occasional Megan Nyson, Jarrod Opel, Melissa Pewarchie, Justin and soft pretzels. ™ fight breaks out between the players. Pitt, Angela Rolls, John Sheeran, Alyssa Vadasz and Brown said. Meghan Waldrop. ml Volleyball Little League, big relief By Marc Koorstra those kids so happy to be playing GVL Sports Editor the game they love. In case you don ’t have enough Thank you Michael Vick and of your souls left to understand Tim Donaghy. that kind of joy. I’ll put it in terms undefeated that you might understand. Although your chosen activities, killing dogs and killing the NBA, Vick, imagine that your prize are extremely troubling, you have pit bull is in a big-money match helped me see the beauty of the against one of the toughest dogs sports world’s littlest-big event. your basement has ever seen. He in Ferris One year ago I had no interest has sustained in the Little League World Series. substantial Something about a bunch of injuries and it is 12-year-olds being broadcast looking like you continuously on national television might have to bothered me. send him to the State invite big dog house in Luckily, you have managed to Lakers one of three GLIAC teams to deflect my displeasure away from the sky. these tiny stickballers. Then out of no finish weekend with perfect 4-0 In an attempt to find refuge where, he pops from the constant media storm up and with a single hind leg surrounding your guilty pleas, I By Rob Rosenbach turned to ABC on Friday afternoon kick to the back GVL Staff Writer to actually watch a little league of his opponent ’s neck, he wins game for the first time in my life. the match. You would certainly be Call it beginners luck, because making it rain on that night. The Grand Valley State University volleyball team kicked Now Donaghy, imagine you off the season in winning fashion during the weekend, going the teams squaring off treated me to probably the most thrilling were refereeing game six of the undefeated in its first four matches of the year at the Ferris 1998 sports moment of the year. NBA finals. You tell your State Invitational. mob buddies to put their money on GVl Archive / Matt Butterfield In case you guys missed it Day one of competition was highlighted by junior Utah by a single point. Danielle Alexander ’s 16 kills against West Virginia Flying high: Senior Erica VandeKopple and junior Danielle Alexander because you were too busy trying both try to keep the ball from going any further during the home game As we all know, that game came Wesleyan College, followed up by seven more against the to figure out how to get as little win against Mercyhurst last year down to the final play of the game. (Jniversity of Minnesota-Crookston. Alexander ’s II blocks jail time as possible. I’ll tell you about it. Just think if you were there to were also a big part of the Lakers’ success in their 2007 offense, and that was big for us.” A team from Walpole, Mass., call an offensive foul on Michael debut. GVSU took care of WVWU 3-1 and blanked UMC VandeKopple and senior libero Allyson Riley were lead Hamilton, Ohio 3-2 in the Jordan ’s game-winning shot, a call }-o. selected to the All-Tournament Team. bottom of the sixth inning, the last that could have gone either way The achievements of Alexander from the beginning did The Lakers, picked to win the GLIAC North division inning of the game. With two outs and was safe enough not to look not come as a surprise to head coach Deanne Scanlon. and ranked No. 11 in the country, used the depth of their affid a runner on third base, John sketchy to David Stern. • “As a junior, it is her time to step and emerge as a go to bench all weekend. Every player who dressed saw game Cbrnett stood at home plate as the Oh. the joy you would feel and layer, ” Scanlon said. “She had a great day for us. which action. winning run. the money you would have made. icluded no attack errors. ” “We played as many people as we could,” Scanlon said. 1 With one ping of the bat, he Even if these things would have I The second day proved to be much of the same as GVSU “Everyone performed this weekend. Freshmen Rebeccah hit a bomb to centerfield. It was happened, you might not be able Notched two more wins. Both St. Cloud State University and Rapin played well, committing only one error. ” definitely going out, a walk-off to imagine what that felt like. You West Virginia State University were romped in 3-0 matches. The Lakers did not face the host Bulldogs, who also won home run. did what you did for the money Senior Erica VandeKopple had a big match for the Inkers all four of their matches as well. Northwood University was But wait, Walpole outfielder and they did if for the love of the against SCSU, as she totaled 14 blocks to go with 17 kills the third squad not to drop a match during the invite. Michael Rondo stretched over the game. in only 22 attempts. She added to those numbers by having GVSU will travel to Denver, Colo, this weekend to play fence to rob the home run and seal That ’s the way sports were no errors in the second match of the day. at the Regis University Premier Tournament. The Lakers the game for his team, sending intended to be played. Her effort did not go unnoticed by Scanlon. will take on Lock Haven University, Southwest Minnesota these little tikes in a frenzy. There Thanks again for helping me see “Erica stepped it up for us today,” Scanlon said. State University and a third team yet to be determined. really is nothing like seeing all that. “Blocking all those shots took the other team out of their J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ V Monday, August 27, 2007 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Soccer claims first victory of season
CijflchDila nni, first half. The goal was assisted by junior sniper and assistant unsure of what to captain Katy Tafler. expect in opener, is There were opportunities for the Lakers explosive ' pleased with team offense to blow the game open, but Dilanni said the team just against Colorado could not convert on scoring •Vv School of Mines chances. -rft. tsi'jib '-ilf ftSP “We weren ’t really sure r." what to expect, but we knew ,j.,By Brian Beaupied we wanted to go out and dictate j i GVL Staff Writer the pace of play, ” Dilanni said. V “We had opportunities to score, No. 2 Grand Valley State but we just weren ’t able to get University women ’s soccer another one by. ” team kicked off its 2007 season The Lakers last lines of ^ Friday, defeating the Colorado defense, however, were able , .School of Mines, I-0. to turn away the Orediggers w,.- Unsure of what to expect offense time and time again. in the team ’s first game Junior keeper Kristina :%j, following a thrilling l-0 Nasturzio only had to record ^..overtime loss in last year ’s four saves for the shutout. .^national championship game, “Kristina did a great job of head coach Dave Dilanni saw communicating out there and positives in a game where our back line did a good job of the Lakers never really took eliminating scoring chances in control. front of her, ” said Dilanni. “It was a tough game, ” The game was the first of Dilanni said. “I don ’t think we two for the Lakers during i*’*.really felt all that comfortable the weekend in the Rockie "t'out there. We never really got Mountain state. into a groove or established GVSU will also have a ^*~any sort of rhythm. ” Sunday matinee when the jr.r The lone tally came off team squares off against Regis • the foot of junior midfielder University at noon. GVl Archive / Matt Butterfield Ashley Elsass at 17:52 of the Jockying for it: Junior Ashley Elsass fights for the ball against a Metropolitan State University player during the national championship game in Pensacola. Fla. last year.
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gcattoo$ Piercings Rachael Williams, Laker Life Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn [email protected] LAKER LIFE Monday, August 27, 2007 AWRI director gets new task Steinman will also serve as member of Public Interest Advisory Group By Leslie Perales opportunity to GVL Associate Editor influence how the decision making process Alan Steinman, director of is made Grand Valley State University ’s regarding the Robert B. Annis Water operations of Resources Institute, has been the upper Great given a new opportunity. Lakes.” Steinman was appointed **»•■■■■ Steinman ’s by the International Joint expertise Commission to a three-year includes aquatic ecology, term. He will be serving as a nutrient cycling, restoration member of the Public Interest ecology and experimental Advisory Group, providing ecology. He received his Ph.D. advice on the commission ’s in botany and aquatic ecology Upper Great Lakes Study. from Oregon State University, Steinman said he was his master ’s from the University surprised when he found out of Rhode Island and his he was chosen to take part in bachelor ’s from the University the project. He was nominated of Vermont. by the Nature Conservancy “It’s gratifying to be GVl Archive / Kelly Begerow and heard n recognized and - Safety first: Department of Public Safety is located just behind the Alumni House on the north part of GVSU's Allendale Campus. Students can go to DPS for any questions nothing of the it’s a compliment or concerns about public safety nomination until “The idea of my to the Annis the International role is to take Water Resources Joint Committee Institute and informed him information from GVSU,” he had been the International Steinman said. DPS urges awarenesschosen. Joint Committee The IJC is “It’ll be a and feed it back to a binational Campus police Aggression Defense) are among the library unattended and having department, ” DeHaan said. “We goodopportunity the general public/ group consisting the most popular of more than 15 the item stolen as a lareeny. still continue to offer these services to serve as a of members build trust with programs DPS offers, DeHaan “We ’ve taken a kxik at our for free to our students, faculty and liaison between from both the students while said. larceny icports and about 60 staff.” the general United States “The ‘Shots with Cops ’ program percent of these were deemed IXI faan stressed the importance public and the and Canada. International preventing crime is the best alcohol awareness preventable. ” DeHaan said. “It of campus safety and encourages ALAN STEINMAN According to the Joint Committee group ’s Web site, that we as an organization offer, ” only takes 15 seconds for someone students to not prop dtxxi open to AWRI DIRECTOR By Rachael Williams IXIIaan said. “The response from to steal something. ” their living centers as well as to not and the U.S. the independent Laker Life Editor students has been great. ” I le added students should keep let anyone into their building they Army Corps organization was “Shots with Cops ” is an an extra eye on their belongings do not know. of Engineers, ” established by While it may not he a department awareness program educating when in the Kirkhof Center, the “This year specifically our Steinman said. “The idea of the Boundary Waters Treaty geared toward education, the students on alcohol laws, alcohol lihra$ and the rec center. housing units have card key access my role is to take information of 1909 to help prevent and Department of Public Safety offers overdoses and how to party safe. In addition to educational to ensure security don ’t let folks from the International Joint resolve disputes in relation to community policing programs for Participants can get an action programs, HI’S offers students who are trying to hitch hike their Committee and feed it back to the use and quality of boundary GVSU students. “shot, ” or photo, with a police services of jumping dead way into buildings in. ” IXHaan the general public, but also to waters. The group also advises Those programs are focused on officer arresting them to request car batteries, retrieving keys said. “Make sure everyone uses get opinions and information Canada and the United States enhancing trust between students “bail money ” to send to their accidentally Ux:ked in a car and their own key. ” from the public and feed it back on questions about the boundary and police officers while providing parents. registering bikes for permits. For more information contact to the study group. ” waters. education on crime prevention, said 1 n add it ion to alcohol awareness, To help prevent bike theft. dispatch at 331 -3255 or visit their The five-year study has four GVSU’s AWRI helps Capt. Brandon DeUaan, assistant Holly Freeman, a DPS dispatcher, Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/ DPS teams up with the Housing main objectives, including students and facility study director of DPS. said students should consider public-safety. Department to educate students, determining the factors freshwater resources jn and Although he said he cannot especially incoming freshman, on registering their bikes. that affect water levels and around Lake Michigan. AWRI’s speak with authority on the safety and security, DeHaan said. “Most people wouldn't know flows in the upper lakes and main focuses include education specifics of each program. DcHaan “It’s really important for new what type of bike they have, but incorporating climate change and outreach, x ecological said he has three community with a bike permit we would have students to understand that they scenarios into the analysis. research and the Information police officers who present these should always lock their car, lock all of that information, ” Freeman Services Center. programs to GVSU students. their dtxirs and be aware and alert said. “It doesn't cost anything. “(I’ll have) the opportunity “We want to be responsive of what ’s going on around them, ” There ’s just paperwork that needs to learn more about how the To find more information to our students," DeHaan said. he said. “I .ike other universities to be filled out.” upper Great L.akes work in terms about the International Joint “We want people to be aware and and institutions, larceny is our Freeman added the most of their hydrology and how Committee, visit http://www . alert." number one reported crime. ” used service is jumping dead car they ’re managed by the Army ijc.org. For more about AWRJ; Programs like “Shots with DeHaan used the example of a batteries. Corps of Engineers, ” Steinman visit http://www.gvsu.edu/wri . Cops ” and “R.A.D” (Rape student leaving their backpack in “We ’re a full-service police said. “It’ll be great to have the Volunteer, internship fair to get students involved in community
By Christen Oliveto an internship, but they do not There are usually about 50 There are several different American Red Cross, YMCA and labs in Henry Hall. Grand Rapids Public Schools. “The people at the register GVl. Staff Writer know how to go about finding agencies a year who register types of agencies. Causes one," Griffin said. with the Office of Student Life to include animal care, senior Internships are great for work desk have a map of the layout, Griffin added volunteering attend the fair, Griffin said. Each citizens, domestic violence, experience and they can also help so ask them about certain areas The Community Service and internships are not only agency is then allowed to bring in women ’s issues, poverty, hunger students academically, Griffin and tell them if you have specific Learning Center will host helpful in becoming involved in their recruitment materials, which and homelessness. tutoring, said. She added the experience interests, ” Griffin said. “They ’ll an upcoming Volunteer and the community, but are also gtxxl in the past have ranged from environmental and sustainability. is beneficial for both parties point you in the right direction. ” Internship Fair for Grand resume-builders. various animals to the standard “The agencies chosen are involved. The CSLC will provide ■’ Valley State University and From 11 a.m. to I p.m., the poster, she added. catered toward student interest, ” “Many students find that their students with pens and note the surrounding community agencies will gather in the Henry “We chose to have the fair in Griffin said. internship can be used toward pads at the fair. If students miss Wednesday at 11 a.m. Hall Atrium where they will Padnos because it is a big enough Griffin advises students to academic credit and there are quite a table or event, the CSLC will The fair is one of the recruit students to be a part of venue, but is not out of the way find their passions or interests a few internship opportunities have every agency ’s information, components of “Take Action group activities, to volunteer, or like the Kirkhof Center can be, ” in a volunteer opportunity or at the fair,” Griffin said. “These which will be available after the Day," an idea from the Michigan to intern. Griffin said. “Students can walk internship. agencies know that college event, Griffin said. Campus Compact, “ lake Action GVSU student Tim Joseph around the fair on their way to and Joseph said he joined Habitat students have many talents and Griffin encourages students Day” was created to get students joined Habitat for Humanity from classes. It’s a great location because he felt building was an offer a different contribution to who want to get involved in the involved, volunteer and give back to become involved with his for students to just stumble upon area where he could help. their organization. They have the community to attend the fair. to their off-campus community, surrounding community. it and check it out.” “I think that it is important to energy, the free time and the fresh “Here, you are provided with said Jixli Griffin, coordinator of “It’s good to give back to the The student numbers reach find something that you enjoy perspective. ” a convenient venue to access Academic Service learning. community and help those who hundreds each year. Griffin said, doing while helping people," he Griffin advises students opportunities that interest you and “Many students ate interested may not be as fortunate as you,” creating a list of the agencies said. “It’s very rewarding. ” coming to the fair with a limited fit in your schedule, ” Griffin said. i in becoming involved in their Joseph said. “Also, it is gtxxl to drawing their interests. The Agencies participating in this amount of time, or who do not “College students are at an age to surrounding community by help build character and become CSLC puts the information into a year ’s fair include GtxJ’s Kitchen. know where to begin, to start at start being civically responsible ! volunteering their time or through a more well-rounded individual." list serve for future opportunities. Guiding Light Ministries, YWCA, the register table by the computer and to get involved. ”
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t u B4 Monday, August 27, 2007 LAKER LIFE Grand Valley Lanthorn Study abroad Getting college credit overseas becomes one By Rachael Williams abroad |,” Myers-Smith said. and Rachel Royer For more restrictive majors, ; including health science, which GVL Staff has specific courses, studying abroad to complete a theme The Padnos International student's home offers more flexibility for those • Center of Grand Valley State students, Myers-Smith said. University offers a way for “It’s nice for students who students to earn college credit Program offers participants opportunity need to stay on track,” she said. toward their degree while “It’s a way for students who to experience something ‘truly unknown ’ traveling to a foreign country. want to go abroad but can ’t due Meaghann Myers-Smith, to major restrictions. They can coordinator for program go abroad with their theme. ” By Rachael Williams faculty-led program. services for the GVSU Padnos There are three methods for Laker Life Editor “I would easily recommend International Center, said students to study abroad: study it,” Parker said. “If you students who are interested in with a partnership program, a After being away for almost approach it with an open mind studying abroad should stop faculty-led program or through a year, Kellen Parker, a recent it will change your life. The by the office to discuss their a non-GVSU program. graduate of Grand Valley office |Padnos International options in person. Essentially, a partnership - State University, returned to Center) is good at what they "There are a couple of ways program is an exchange Shanghai, China to continue do and are actively working to to go abroad, ” Myers-Smith agreement with GVSU and his adventure in the Orient. improve all of the study abroad said. “The ideal option is to go Courtesy Photo / Rachael Williams institutions around the world “I grew up in Grand Rapids, programs. ” for a full semester while taking Sights to see: Students can experience cultures like this when studying abroad where students can participate but throughout college, until He added the other GVSU four or five courses. ” students who came on the for a semester or a year, Myers- transferring to GVSU, I lived “I wanted to throw myself who direct the China Abroad She added three of the trip enhanced his time in Smith said. in much bigger cities, ” Parker into something truly unknown. Program, said he is not surprised courses can be dedicated to China greatly, as well as the “Students need to keep said. “I like big cities, but by no I didn ’t come with any Parker decided to go back. completing the student ’s theme professors. in mind that they won't be means exclusively. The draw to expectations at all.” "The trip has a big impact on requirement. “The professors were the traveling with GVSU faculty,” Shanghai is that you can find Parker said he had little students," Shang said. "| Parker “The cool thing about this is trip in many regards," Parker she said. "Time will be a t. absolutely anything you want fear when he first went in May is) very independent-he likes to the student can come up with the said. “It would have been little less structured, but they if you just know where to look. 2006 and now only worries explore everything by himself. idea for the theme themselves, ” an unimaginable, different have more flexibility in terms Everything is available. ” about proper visas and other He actually almost walked the Myers-Smith said. “They use experience without them and of classes with partnership Parker studied abroad in immigration troubles. Parker entire city | of Shanghai] by the same GVSU theme model. one I would have not liked programs. ” China last summer with the added students with a working foot. He took a map and lots of Essentially in one semester nearly as much. ” She said the partnership GVSU faculty-led China visa cannot study, and those busses. He ’s going to do well in the student can get their entire Parker said he has become programs are more geared Abroad program. He initially with a student visa cannot whatever he decides to do.” theme done. ” close to many of the students toward students who want to returned to China to complete work. Shang added he still keeps Myers-Smith said the on the trip. go for an entire semester or an his master ’s in philosophy, but “It’s the same situation for in touch with Parker. Shang process for completing the “Our group was fairly small entire year, rather than just a has now decided to take time people coming to the states," said Parker had decided to theme requirement abroad is by comparison, so that may summer. off from his studies. Parker said. “1 just need to postpone his studies and learn very simple and includes a have something to do with it,” Myers-Smith also stressed “I’ve recently withdrawn make sure I get the right kind the Chinese language first. packet available to students in Parker said. students are not limited to from classes in favor of moving of visa, and to do so before my Parker said he is actively the PIC. Parker originally chose to go GVSU study abroad programs. to a remote town, ” Parker said. tourist visa expires. I have to learning the Chinese language “The student needs to to China because it was the “We don ’t offer every “I will more than likely work make sure I don ’t get myself in order to gain proficiency, but write in a Word document a most foreign place he could opportunity in every location, ” teaching, but I’m not sure yet. unknowingly in trouble. ” can manage for now with the theme description and a theme think of. Myers-Smith said. “It’s I decided I didn ’t want to be Ge Ling Shang, a GVSU basics he has acquired. proposal. ” Myers-Smith said. “I knew nothing of the important that students fulfill right back in grad school so associate professor in In addition to his travels “It’s a really creative, hands- culture and almost their needs professionally, soon after finishing my B.A.” the philosophy on way to complete the theme nothing of the academically and personally. ” A year after his studies in department See China Abroad, B5 requirement. ” Students who go through China, Parker continues to rave One advantage to completing a non-GVSU program can about the theme abroad is students are still obtain GVSU credit and with the able to fully experience a theme also receive financial aid, she by choosing courses while also added. living the experience in the GVSU just welcomed this country of their study, she said. year ’s international students “It’s becoming more and last weekend, Myers-Smith more popular as word gets out |to complete the theme See Study Abroad, B5 HOLY COW! y BOLTWOOD APARTMENTS ri. 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