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The user experience team in the Mary Idema Pew Library gathers data about how students are using A DANCE TO the library ’s available resources SEE A3 REMEMBER LAKER LIFE ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ at GV Langs* late free throws propel Lakers to NCAA Elite Eight The GVSU Students for Special Olympics Advocacy is encouraging Lakers to take the pledge and stand up for special needs students BY BEAU TROUTMAN [email protected] SEE A6 rand Valley State point guard Janae Langs had been in this situation before. SPORTS The Sweet 16 game against No. 14 Five Lakers perform Drury (26-9) on March 14 at Ashland University was knotted at 60-60 with at GVSU Pro Day just four seconds left on the clock. Langs, who has come of age this postseason, stood at the free throw Matt Judon, Kirk Spencer, Ben line prepared to shoot two attempts after a Drury Hutchins, Jim Walsh and Brandon blocking foul, and had yetanother late-game oppor­ Revenberg showed off for NFL tunity to give her team the edge. scouts in Allendale on March 15 The first one snapped the bottom of the net, and the second followed suit to give the Lakers the 62-60 SEE A7 lead. The Panthers had four seconds to do something, but forwardAddy Roller was only able to muster up an ONLINE awkward jump shot that barely grazed the rim. The buzzer sounded and it was official: the Lakers Asian Student Union (25-9) were headed to the Elite Eight. Unranked GVSU will face No. 18 Pittsburg State (29-5), a No. 2 seed, on hosts RICE conference March 22 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “There’s something to be said about two-sport ath­ This year’s annual conference will letes,” said GVSU head coach Mike Williams. “They focus on “Striving for Excellence,” anticipate situations, they’re gamers, that’s what she is. providing chances for students to Some people have one game-winning shot in their ca- experience Asian culture on March 19

SEE LANTHORN.COM PROTECTION: Redshirt freshman Taylor Parmley fends off a Hillsdale defender during SEE WBB | A2 Grand Valley State’s 63-42 home win over Hillsdale on Jan. 30. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

HAUENSTEIN CENTER Kate Pew Wolters to lead final Wheelhouse Talk

BY MEGHAN MCBRADY “We felt that Kate was an ex­ [email protected] cellent representative to share her story, given her long-run­ rand Valley State ning involvement in philan­ University’s thropy and other endeavors in Hauenstein Cen­ West Michigan, many of which ter for Presiden­ help to improve the commu ­ tial Studies will nity through serving those with host disability advocate Kate disabilities, advancing oppor­ Pew Wolters on March 18. tunities in higher education, Speaking at the Charles W. and ensuring the inclusiveness Loosemore Auditorium in the of our community,” he said. DeVos Center from 3:30 p.m. Dowding said that Wolters until 4:30 p.m., Wolters will work in the community is present at the final Wheel- focused on creating a greater house Talk of the 2015-16 level of equality among citi­ academic year. zens. Those efforts, he said, “Each year, the Hauenstein have helped to increase the Center seeks to invite Grand visibility and expression of Rapids community leaders to multiple and often under­ our Wheelhouse Talk series represented perspectives who can speak from their own throughout the nation. experiences and In 1994, express leader­ Wolters was ap­ ship lessons from pointed by then- a variety of per­ president Bill THROWBACK: A GVSU student talks on the phone in his dorm room in 1970. Back in the time before the internet, students like this one spectives,” said “We felt that Kate Clinton to the could call a local number to find out the current weather and time of day. courtesy | gvsu university libraries digital collection Chadd Dowd- was an excellent National Coun­ ing, program cil on Disability. Local service numbers reactivated, taking people back in time manager for the representative to She is also co­ Cook Leader­ share her story...” chair of the First BY MADDIE FORSHEE around the country, including in Allen­ dred of these old phone numbers across ship Academy at Steps Com­ [email protected] dale and Grand Rapids. the country in the three years that he the Hauenstein mission and a CHADD DOWDING “Back before smartphones and in­ has taken on the hobby. Center. board member PROGRAM MANAGER, he world before the inter­ ternet, there was a limited ability to “People ask me why my company is of the Progres­ A graduate of COOK LEADERSHIP get information,” Lochridge said. "The interested in it, it’s because I’m the owner net was a much different Aquinas College ACADEMY sive Women’s place that not many Grand most commonly sought-after infor­ and I’m interested in it,” he said. and Michigan Alliance of West Valley State University stu ­ mation for people was, ‘what time is To activate an old time service State Univer­ Michigan and dents can remember. You it?’ and ‘how cold is it outside?”’ number, Lochridgesaid that a lot of re­ sity, she earned a Michigan Pro­ couldn’t Instagram your lunch, you Lochridge owns his own telecom­ search has to be done to even find the master’s degree in social work. tection and Advocacy Service. couldn’t read a Buzzfeed article on your munications company called Com- number in the first place. After that, he The philanthropist is co-chair Previously, Wolters has phone and you might not have had to mcierge Solutions where he does said it’s just a matter of communicating of the First Steps Commission worked with a number of actually go outside to decide if it was telecommunications consulting and with phone companies to get the num­ and a two-time appointee to nonprofits, including Indian cold enough to wear a jacket. decided to activate these old numbers ber up and running again. the Board of Trustees at GVSU. Trails Camp, Grand Rapids While Instagram and Buzzfeed are out of pure interest and nostalgia. Though it may seem like an an­ She is also president and co­ Art Museum Foundation, both newfound technologies, there “It’s something that’s part of the his­ tiquated technology, Lochridge said founder of the Kate and Rich­ UICA and the Disability were ways to check the weather pre-in­ tory, it’s part of the past,” he said. “In a that his time service numbers get ard Wolters Foundation, which Funders Network. ternet. People would call a local phone world where things are changing, some thousands of calls from all across the supports nonprofits for educa­ Noreen Myers, a mentor for number and it was programmed to people like to reminisce and like to re­ country, especially recently due to tion, social justice, arts and in­ the Cook Leadership Program, automatically report the current time member how things used to be. That’s Daylight Saving Time. dividuals with disabilities. said that with Wolters upcom ­ and local weather. some of the appeal of it.” “Nationally, I get thousands of calls Dowding said that hav­ ing Wheelhouse Talk, she is John Lochridge, a telecommunica­ Lochridge first restored the time a day,” he said. "It goes up considerably ing Wolters speak on Fri­ happythat the community will tions engineer from Dallas, has taken service number that he grew up with in on Daylight Saving Time and if it’s really day will showcase her long­ that her friend and colleague is it upon himself to put many of these Dallas in early 2013. Since then, he esti­ standing leadership role in time service numbers back into service mates that he has activated several hun­ SEE TIME | A2 West Michigan. SEE WOLTERS | A2

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NEWS BRIEFS heading into the final period Pittsburg State, like GVSU, lost its con­ ference tournament championship game mHiimiiiHiMiMimiHiinmiiitMiiiniHMiiiHiiitiHiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiimniiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii WBB The Lakers had an opportunity to CONTINUED FROM A1 win the game in regulation, but an er­ (an 80-66 loss to Emporia State on March GV FRATERNITY TO HELP BENEFIT CANCER RE­ rant 3-pointer from Taylor Lutz fell 6). In its Sweet Sixteen matchup, Pittsburg SEARCH reers, she’s had three in three weeks. short of the basket. State got revenge on Emporia State with Grand Valley State University’s Phi Sigma Pi fraternity It’s crazy." The teams were virtually even in every a 78-74 win. In its five losses on the year, will raise money for cancer research when they give out The 5-foot-4-inch Langs, who also category. The Lakers shot 36.1 percent as Pittsburg State has lost by margins of eight, cookie dough to the campus community on March 17. plays softball, led the way with 20 points, team, compared to the Panthers’ 34.8 per­ 14, 18, 20 and 21, and are led by Mikaela Phi Sigma Pi will be handing out gluten-free, eggless nine rebounds, four steals and was named cent. The Lakers were only +2 in rebound­ Burgess, who averages 18 points per game. cookie dough in the Kirkhof Center lobby from 4 p.m. until the Midwest Region Tournament’s most ing, and just -3 in turnovers. The two teams Langs said at this point, the injury- 6 p.m. The fraternity will also be selling pink “help find a outstanding player. Langs and center Piper had an identical 28 points in the paint. ridden Lakers have proven themselves, cure" bracelets for SI. Tucker were both named to the Midwest Piper Tucker had 10 points and 11 and they’re going to take the same ap­ All proceeds from the bracelets will go toward the Region All-Tournament team as well. boards for the Lakers, and Taylor Parmley proach to the Elite Eight as they have the American Cancer Society. The fraternity plans to continue “Were pretty excited,” Langs said. “It’s added 14 points, 11 of which were in the entire postseason. its work down the road when they participate in the Relay an awesome chance to say you’re one of the second half. Starters Bailey Caimduff and “It’s been unbelievable, especially with for Life fundraiser on April 8. eight teams still remaining, so we’re going Lutz combined for just eight points on 2-of- all the adversity we’vefaced throughout the to enjoy this victory for a little while.” 17 shooting (2-of-12 from beyond the arc). season,” Langs said. “It’s just been a joy to ADVISING DAY OPEN HOUSE It is the third time this postseason The Panthers’ Annie Armstrong had 25 be with these ladies and the coaching staff Grand Valley State University faculty and staff will be that Langs’ late-game heroics have points to leadall scorers. who take one game at a time, and just enjoy available all day for student advising during the Advising given the Lakers a win. She hit a game­ The Lakers were again mostly without the moment The coaches always say to us, Day Open House on March 17. winning 3-pointer in the first round of leading scorer Kayla Dawson, who is com­ ‘This team will never be the same again, so At the event, students will be able to receive one-on- the GLIAC Tournament against Michi­ ing back from an ankle injury. She played enjoy the time you have with your team­ one advising from faculty and staff concerning study plan gan Tech, and a double-clutch layup in only 10 minutes and scored two points. mates, and just run with it.” reviews, class selection and registration, how to apply and the first round of the NCAA Tourna­ transfer schools, major declarations and much more. ment to sink Lewis University, the No. The Advising Day Open House is set to take place from 6-ranked team in Division II. 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in Room 1200 of GVSU’s Muskegon Since senior shooting guard Brionna Regional Center. Barnett went out for the season in a Jan. 28 game against Saginaw Valley State, Langs has gone from a role player to starting-cal­ CAMPAIGN AIMS TO END USE OF THE “R-WORD” iber guard who the Lakers can rely on for Local speakers, parents, students and community consistent scoring. members will join togetherto end the use of the “R- word ” “That’s why you coach,” said GVSU during an informational panel on March 17. associate head coach Phil Sayers. “To see Led by the Students for Special Olympics Advocacy, the them develop, and then look at challenges event will aim to spread awareness about the use of the and enjoy them. I gave her a hug after the “R-word" and the negative impacts it has on individuals game and I reminded her, fourth game of with disabilities. the year, I think she played four minutes “Spread the Word to End the Word ” will take place at 7 against Lewis. Fast forward four months p.m. in Room 101 of the Loutit Lecture Halls. later, and she’s the MVP of the regional Those unable to attend can still show their support by tournament. That’s why you coach.” taking the pledge to end the use of the "R-word ” at www.r- word.org. The game was back-and-forth all night. The Panthers started the first quar ­ For more information about the event, email president. [email protected] . ter on a 10-0 run, but the Lakers ended the quarter on a 13-0 run. In the second quarter, the Lakers out- GOOGLE DESIGN LEADER TO VISIT CAMPUS scored the Panthers 18-9 to give GVSU The campus community will have the opportunity to a 31-19 advantage at the half, but Drury learn more about design thinking when a Google design came back with an 18-6 advantage in the NEXT MOVE: Piper Tucker looks to pass the ball around the arc during a 63-42 win over leader visits Grand Valley State University on March 24. third quarter that tied the game at 37-37 Hillsdale in Allendale on Jan. 30. The Lakers are in the Elite Eight. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Marty Moore, a design manager and product design lead at Google, will discuss in his presentation how Google de­ veloped some of its most popular products with the help of design thinking. Moore previously headed the design team and support, ” Dowding said. leadership ethos, and how for Google Wallet and Google Sheets, and today works WOLTERS “Through Kate’s experiences they seek to address the com­ TIME alongside the Google Cloud team. CONTINUED FROM A1 and perspective, I hope our munal problems of our time.” CONTINUED FROM A1 “Design Thinking at Google” will take place from 6 p.m. students gain a greater insight until 7 p.m. in the DeVos Center's Loosemore Auditorium a strong leader in the West into how leaders in our com­ GO TO: cold or reallyhot. ” located on GVSU’s Pew Campus. Michigan. munity think about them­ In Michigan alone, there are For more information about the event, go to www.gvsu. “Kate understands that the www.hau«n$telncenter.org 16 time service numbers that selves, how they express their □ TO REGISTER FOR THE TALK edu/designthinking. responsibility for our commu ­ have recently been activated by tm . ----- nity is a collective one, Myers Lochridge. They include num­ GVSU STUDENT AND PROFESSOR FEATURED IN PBS said. “She inspires others with bers in Allendale, Grand Rap­ WEB SERIES her intellect confidence and ids, Grand Haven, as far east as Two of Grand Valley State University’s very own were persistence to move our city Troy and as far north as Calu ­ recently featured on the PBS web series, "Indie America^,” forward through her leader­ met in the Upper Peninsula. for their efforts to promote literacy within the Grand Rapids ship in the arts, culture and “I find it interesting and area. the university.” would like to think that there’s PBS's "Indie America” is a web series devoted to sharing Dowding said that he is lessons to be learned or wis­ thestories of people across the United States. excited for the fellows in the dom to be gained,” Lochridge Barbara Lubic, associate professor of education, was Cook Leadership Academy said about the old service num­ interviewed about her program "Story Time in the Heights," to meet with her and discuss bers. “It’s kind of retro. There’s an initiative that aims to donate books and ice cream to her past and future philan­ nothing that beats the conve­ children in the Alger Heights area. thropic roles. nience of making a phone call Rachel Baldwin, a student volunteer, can also be seen in “I think it is important to get information.” the short video sharing her experience with the program. that students, especially those The time and weather ser­ who seek to be future com­ vice number for Allendale is HTM PROGRAM ADDS NEW EMPHASIS AREA munity leaders, have an op­ (616) 892-1212 and the num­ The hospitality and tourism management major has portunity to engage with ber for Grand Rapids is (616) added a recreation and leisure emphasis for the program. past and current leaders to LEADERSHIP ROLE: Kate Pew Wolters, trustee of the university 459-1212. There are currently four other areas of emphasis for HTM seek their counsel, feedback, foundation, poses in the library. COURTESY I hauenstein center majors.

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WORKING HARD: Students work in the library on March 14. In order to make every student's experience the best it can be, the user experience team at the Mary Idema Pew library evaluates the use of different available resources offered by the library, as well as different student experiences, then tweaks services or offers different events in order to improve the overall library experience for students. GVL | SARA carte Student user experience team looks to improve GV libraries

activities, the training process is training of new UX students, BY HANNAH LENTZ has worked to ensure that all research and circulation needs library operations. [email protected] students using the library have and assisting with emergency “This is important because, extensive and comprehensive. giving them additional the easiest and most successful and safety procedures, Meyer ultimately, we want the “UX student employees opportunities for professional ade up of five access to availableresources. said. library to positively impact are always expanding their growth. library staff “The team exists to ensure The team is also used as the educational experience of knowledge through continuous Though UX members stay members and 25 that all students have the best an important resource to data GVSU students,” Meyer said. training and development,” busy throughout the academic student employees, possible experience each and collection about how students Lee Van Orsdel, dean of Meyer said. “They attend year, Exam Cram and midterm members of the every time that they come to use the library so that theycan University Libraries also works an all-day orientation at the weeks tend to be the busiest user experience team (UX) at the library,” said Kristin Meyer, then share their observations to utilize the information beginning of the fall semester, weeks in the library. Grand Valley State University are user experience librarian. “This and feedback with university gathered by the UX team. Every attend workshops throughout “Because the library is often the first faces students see includes receiving excellent personnel. The team gives couple of years, the university the fall and winter semesters, open extra hours during Exam when utilizing library services. service as well as having the tours, works on a variety of conducts studies to make sure and work on a variety of Cram, this is probably the The UX was created in 2012 environment and tools that projects and answers any theyare on track for success in training activities when it’s slow craziest time of year for the UX in preparation for the opening support their learning.” questions that users may have. future years. at the desk.” team,” Meyer said. of the Mary Idema Pew Library Primary responsibilities Meyer describes the UX Since the UX team plays Returning students are include assisting patrons with team as being the “front face” of such a prominent role in library also involved in the hiring and in 2013. Since then, the team SEE LIBRARY | A5

FACULTY FEATURE GOVERNANCE GV professor expands teaching to YouTube Corey Anton creates video blogs debating science and religion

Anton said the BY DREW HOWARD than 14,000 subscribers and [email protected] 1.46 million views. documentary warranted a Although he originally response video as it provided Grand Valley created the channel to a space for discussion State University promote media ecology somewhere between religion p r o f e ssor and book culture, Anton and science. is helping has spent much of his time “I’m interested in the RAISING MONEY: Campus Affairs Committee Vice President Sean O'Melia speaks during a general assem­ to facilitate online participating in debates middle ground,” he said. “I’m bly on Nov. 19. O'Melia had a hand in planning the annual BOV fundraising competition. GVL I EMILY FRYE discussions among people between atheist and theist less interested in questions of different backgrounds schools of thought. Anton about a creator god, the through the power of said he isn’t for one side or afterlife, or whether there’s YouTube and video blogging. the other, and instead aims to divine intervention. Instead, I BOV dinner unites GV Corey Anton, professor take more of a middle-ground want to ask questions like, ‘is of communication studies at position. the universe itself intelligent, GVSU, began uploading video “I entered that (YouTube) and are we symptoms of that with local charities blogs (vlogs) of himself onto community and have tried to intelligence?”’ YouTube a little more than soften some of the rougher Since it was uploaded in eight years ago. Since then, edges and mellow out some 2011, Anton’s response vlog Student senate aims to increase, improve his channel has amassedmore of the harsher tones of has gained more than 85,000 YouTube, ” Anton said. “I hits, and was even promoted communication about annual fundraiser mostly have been interested by the creators of the original (BOV) fund working. Sean O’Melia, vice in helping people with documentary. BY JESS HODGE Julia Sturvist, a student president of the campus affairs different backgrounds and Despite the mostly positive [email protected] senator on the finance committee, heads up much of from different disciplines and response to his vlog, Anton committee, reached out to the BOV events and asked the traditions learn how to engage said YouTube can still be a fter years of losing eight nonprofit organizations community members at the in dialogue, especially if they difficult place to create civil the fundraising A competition to that work with children around dinner for help in promotion of are dogmatically committed conversation. Grand Rapids to come to the the new fund. to a position. I have tried to “I think there are still many Saginaw Valley dinner. In attendance were “How do you think we locate and open up a space possibilities for meaningful State University representatives from Kids should engage the community between dogmatic forms of discussion on YouTube, but during Battle of the Valleys Food Basket, the Grand Rapids more to get more funds and theism and atheism.” it’s a window that’s sort of week in November, Grand Children’s Museum, Ele’s give back to the community?” Anton’s channel rose in diminishing,” he said. “There’s Valley State University’s student Place, Safe Haven Ministries, he said. “How do we try to popularity in 2011 after he so much trolling on there, senate set up a Laker Children’s Children’s Assessment Center, make sure people are aware uploaded a response vlog to you need to have a tolerance Fund so students would know HQ Grand Rapids, Family that we are giving money to the viral short documentary for hostile comments, people exactly where their donations Promise of Grand Rapids and the appropriate organizations “Athene’s Theory of saying rude things out of the were going. Family Future. The dinner was and making sure we’re using Everything.” Created in blue — it’s a hard place to be.” On March 3, after trying held to encourage collaboration the best of the funds and were part by YouTube gamer Lance St rate, a professor to get the Laker Children’s between student senate and keeping it growing for years “AtheneWins,” the 46-minute of communication and media Fund on its feet, student senate these organizations about and years to come?” video attempts to create a studies at Fordham University, hosted a charity dinner with CREATING: Professor Corey possible ways for GVSU to theory that merges both the Grand Rapids community Anton. GVL | LUKE HOLMES promote and grow their Laker physical and conscious world. members to brainstorm ideas SEE YOUTUBE | A5 to get the Battle of the Valley’s Children’s Fund. SEE BOV | A5

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In addi­ Native American reservations require serious attention cannot control yourself or tion, about 90 percent of the 140 attempts in the last two torture and misery that has enous people did not end with start to partake in risky be­ alcohol consumed by youth weeks. This is horrifying. been brought upon natives by colonization 300 years ago. havior, think about the long­ under the age of 21 in the U.S. This should terrify you. It’s European immigrants, and From the arrivalof Christo­ term effects. Green beer is in the form of binge drinks. not just this one instance. then the U.S. government. pher Columbus, to the Indian may only last on taps for one If you are underage, con­ And it’s not just Canada. Nobody hears about it. Removal Act, to such deplor­ day a year, but inappropriate suming alcohol is certainly Both the U.S. and Canada We do not hear about half able conditions that suicide behavior can have conse­ a risk. Security during St. have deplorable conditions of Native American children has become an epidemic quences that last forever. Patricks Day events will be on Native American reserva­ being tom away from their within Native American com­ St. Patricks Day was es­ heightened, and surely you tions. Unemployment is families to go to ‘boarding munities, the reality is that timated as the fourth most wouldn’t want to spend the significantly higher than in schools’ at the turn of the 20th genocide never stopped. widely celebrated drinking remainder of the semester the rest of the nation. Alco­ Century, where half of them Their voices are silenced. holiday in the U.S. Over facing the consequences from holism is more prevalent. did not make it out alive. The tragedies we bring to the 33 million U.S. residents one night of fun. Suicide rates are obviously We hear about the poi­ native peoples of our land claim Irish ancestry, yet Think about how you por­ BY RACHEL BORASHKO [email protected] incredibly high. Reservations soning of the water in Flint, face often go unnoticed and over half of all Americans tray yourself on social media are a miserable place to grow Michigan, as we should, but uncared about. How far will it plan on celebrating the and in public, as well. Taking ast week, a Mani­ up and live for too many. we rarely hear that some have to go before we real­ Irish holiday this year. a trendy and cute selfie with toba first nation If anyone deserves to Native Americans don’t even ize enough is enough? How With a large celebration your friends can be fun, but declared a state of live in this country, it is the have consistent access to any do we let it get so bad that a comes large responsibil­ an overload of drunk selfies emergency due people who were here first. running water. In fact, some state of emergency has to be ity, though. On St. Patricks might not be ideal for future, to their suicide Yet repeatedly, Americans of people have to travel miles to declared over suicide rates? Day last year, a life was or even current employers. rates. While many of us were European descent have forced come near to drinking water. It is shameful that our claimed by a drunk driving Holidays are a great ex­ enjoying the warm weather indigenous peoples into ap­ There is no uproar over countries have allowed the in­ acddent every 74 minutes, cuse to post the occasional al­ here in Michigan or even palling conditions. It is hard the conditions for natives. digenous peoples’ situations to with 75 percent of those cohol-related post, but a pic­ warmer weather down south not to acknowledge that with We are not demanding the become so wretched. Let this crashes involving a driver ture of you slamming down without a care in the world, the coming of Europeans to resignation or arrest of any serve as a wakeup call that has whose BAC was twice the beer might not be the best our neighbors to the north America came the genocide of political officials when it is been a long time coming. legal limit. According to the representation of your talents. were facing a serious crisis. A Native Americans. natives who are suffering. To watch “The Canary Centers for Disease Con­ Don your “kiss me, I’m crisis they have been facing Sometimes in history class, We hear about shootings Effect,” a documentary on the trol, people between 21 to Irish” shirts and purchase silently for too long now. there is a brief mention of the and suicides, but not about a horrors Native Americans in 24 years old are at the high­ your green beads, but if CTV News, a Canadian Trail of Tears, where thou ­ suicide pact on the Cheyenne the U.S. have faced and con­ est risk of being involved in you’re planning to par­ news channel, reported last sands of NativeAmericans River Reservation where 10 tinue to face, which informed alcohol-related crashes. ticipate in the traditional, Wednesdaythat there have died. 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CONTINUED FROM A3 One of the most important Common Ground talk focuses elements about the collected data from In order to work toward the best the UX team is the applications it can possible student experience, the UX have to the daily and future operations on historical perspectives team often suggests Exam Cram of the library system. activities for the library to host, as well “If we are serious about putting aim to promote common ground clearly and with civility.” BY SANDA VAZGEC as occasional contests and giveaways. students at the center of the library for the common good.” Kors’ speech focused on the SVAZGEZ(ci)LANTHORNCOM “In the future, wed like to use the and its programs, we need ongoing The most recent discussion will controversy over free speech on UX team to help increase awareness ways to measure how we are doing in be lead by Alan Charles Kors, a college campuses and the significant ollege is a time where about library services and provide that regard,” Van Orsdel said. students have the professor of history at the University roots the principles of free speech opportunity to grow as of Pennsylvania. Kors is a historian of have in Enlightenment thinking. intellectuals by being European thought with a special area “(I talked about) the legacy of exposed to multitudes of expertise in French Enlightenment. the French Enlightenment whose have enabled academics to offer of knowledge and different ways of Kors has two books coming out thinkers fought for freedom YOUTUBE educational experiences beyond the of thought, expression and thinking. The Hauenstein Center with Cambridge University Press CONTINUED FROM A3 confines of the classroom and the offered students the opportunity to about the origins of enlightenment conscience,” Kors said. “I also focus university, and this represents an challenge their views in a seminar atheism. He has been heavily on and the relevance of that legacy has worked on Anton’s YouTube enormous service to the public, ” Strate by Alan Charles Kors on March involved in the defense of freedom to discussions and debates on channel on multiple occasions. said. “Professor Anton’s extensive 16 at 7 p.m. in the Charles W. of speech and due process for todays campuses concerning free Although YouTube can oftentimes efforts in reaching out through his Loosemore Auditorium. students since the 1980s. speech and the rights of students be a negative environment, Strate videos are an inspiration to all of us The discussion was part of the “Professor Kors is a leading and the threats to those rights.” said Anton’s channel is an impressive in the media ecology community, Hauenstein Centers Common scholar of the enlightenment and The goal of the discussion is body of work that benefits the public the field of communication, and the Ground series, which aims to bring a preeminent public intellectual to provide an open conversation as a whole. academic sector writ large.” light to the political and cultural issues whose work on academic freedom about how universities affect “Social media such as YouTube concerning the GVSU community. has been central to debates about the students’ daily lives. Though some “Our programs challenge purpose of universities,” Hogan said. students may disagree with the (people) to explore the possible “At the Common Ground Initiative, views of Kors, the event aimed to communication with people who are common ground between their we want to host speakers who are promote freedom of expression and BOV giving you money would be one step.” encourage open, honest debate, respective camps,” said Joseph both challenging and civil. Speakers CONTINUED FROM A3 The idea of more communication Hogan, program manager of the who will be open to criticism and allowing students to find common and promotion was the basis of Common Ground Initiative. “We debate, and who present their ideas groundwith their peers. O’Melia said in theory, the idea the discussion over dinner. Many of getting all 25,000 GVSU students community members were honest to donate just $1 seemed doable, but with the GVSU student senate, noting he called it “impossible,” noting that that the fundwasn ’t widely known. it would be easier to try for larger Maddie Cleghorn, student senate donations from a smaller portion of president, said she felt one fund was people. easier to use, rather than picking a new There were plenty of suggestions, organization to donate to each year. ranging from using more social “Instead ofhaving to pick a different media to appealing more to professors charity or a different organization that had outside connections and to every single year and re-educate partnering with former students for students about where the money is more donations. going, instead now we have this one Amy Herring, who works for fund,” Cleghorn said. “Organizations, Children’s Assessment Center, businesses, nonprofits that work with suggested giving donors a better idea children in the area, can apply for of what, or who, their donations are mini-grants from this fund to receive supporting. support to help further your efforts “Donors want to be invested in the in the community. The idea is that we organizations they are giving money can hopefully impact throughout the to. People don’t want to just blindly year more than just one charity.” OPEN CONVERSATION: Alan Charles Kors. a historian specializing in French Enlightenment thought and philosophy, give moneyT she said. “Increasing your speaks at GVSU's Loosemore Auditorium on March 16 as part of the Common Ground talk series. GVL | KEVIN sielaff COMPLIMENTARY MOVIE PASSES

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For club began, and has been grow­ abilities and skills as you and whenever we hang out with our The Venderbush Leadership Connection is an event some, a single ing in membership ever since. me, they just may look and do friends. And most importantly, focused on the importance of ethical leadership in the derogatory word “No one should ever feel things a little different. Society I hope they ‘Spread the Word to working world. On March 23, students at Grand Valley or phrase could like theyare less than another needs to empower them and End the Word.”’ State University have the chance to engage in meaningful cause a painful experience car­ person, especially for some­ not break them down.” “We hope to open their eyes conversation with one of three speakers. ried throughout their entire life. thing that is out of their con­ Students for Special Olym­ to the damage caused by the R- From 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., students will learn the In 2009, Notre Dame stu ­ trol," Hoy said. pics Advocacy will be hosting word and educate them on oth­ skills that real employers look for in college gradu ­ dent Soeren Palumbo and Hoy said her time spent get­ a “Spread the Word to End the er ways to speak to and about ates, and ethical decision-making and how individual Yale student Tim Shriver came ting to know Special Olympics Word” event on Thursday at 7 those with disabilities,” Hoy philosophy affects leadership. together to form “Spread the athletes has taught her about p.m. located in Loutit Lecture said. “We want people to take The event takes place in the Multipurpose Room of Word to End the Word,” an the hurt that the R-word inflicts Hall Room 101. The event will the pledge to promote respect the Mary Idema Pew Library. Reservations will be ac ­ ongoing effort to end the use on individuals with disabilities. feature local speakers, parents and to ‘Spread the Word to End cepted until March 21. of the R-word (retard or retard­ “People with intellectual dis­ and athletes. the Word”’ Refreshments will be served at the event. In addi ­ ed). Today, Grand Valley State abilities are just like anyone else, “I hope people come to this GO TO: tion, the incoming class for Omicron Delta Kappa Honor University student organiza­ they like to joke around and event with an open mind to Society will be recognized. tions are proud to be involved have conversations,” she said. learn and educate themselves www.r-word.org with the campaign. “Don’t treat them like children on how language and actions TO LEARN MORE S TAKE THE PLEDGE or speak to them in a way that JOHN BALL ZOO OPENING “The main goal of ‘Spread makes them look and feel inferi­ For those who enjoy wildlife and are looking for low- the Word’ is to raise awareness or. Consider the feelings of those cost entertainment, the John Ball Zoo is open for the first of the fact that the R-word is with disabilities, and even those week of the season this week. cruel and demeaning toward with family members or friends The zoo will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. individuals with disabilities,” with disabilities before you want and adult tickets are currently $7. For more information, visit said Sally Hoy, co-president of to use the R-word.” www.jbzoo.org. GVSU’s Students for Special Olympics Advocacy (SSOA). The annual day of aware­ “We hope to stop the deroga­ ness is held on the first THE CHOCOLATE HISTORY OF ITALY tory use of this word, and Wednesday of every March, For Grand Valley State University’s annual Intercultural show that people with intellec­ but respect and acceptance Festival, the Italian Club is hosting an event called "The tual or physical disabilities are can be exercised every day. History of Chocolate in Italy" featuring Francine Segan. no different than anyone else. “It is so important that in­ On March 23, students can learn how chocolate goes We pledge to respect those dividuals understand the im­ from bean to bar, as they will be guided through a series of with disabilities by ending the plications of the R-word and taste tests with various types of fine chocolates. From 5 p.m. use of the R-word.” related language and behavior,” to 11 p.m., this event will take place in the Kirkhof Center’s AWARE: The GVSU Students for Special Olympics Advocacy group Over 200 organizations said Katie Cullimore, coordina­ Grand River Room. works personally with Special Olympics athletes. COURTESY | SSOA The workshop will explore how decadent 17th Century European high societyexperienced chocolate, and how candy is made today. DIVERSITY Attendees will be provided with chocolate. The event is LIB 100 and 201 approved. GV graduate launches nonprofit for LGBT diversity issues

BY ASHLYN KORIENEK Mason decided to take a stand The results for the 2015 “When I grew up in De­ FREE WORKSHOP ON SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS [email protected] by forming LGBTCollege. Campus Climate Survey indi­ troit, it was all black folk, ” he On March 25, the Louis Armstrong Theatre will feature an In 2012, Mason launched cated 16 percent of students on said. “Then I went to Grand event from noon to 3 p.m. with speaker Katherine Mayberry. ith an extremely the initiative to provide a forum campus identified as racial mi­ Valley and it was different. I Students interested in auditioning for the Fall 2016 limitedamount of for multicultural LGBT educa­ norities, and 84 percent identi­ was one of few black students Shakespeare Festival production “Measure by Measure,” funding, Gregory tion and expression - both in fied as white. Only 8 percent on campus. Back home, it was which is directed by Roger Ellis, can sign up at the Louis Mason graduated Grand Rapids and nationally. identified as LGBT, and 1 per­ the opposite. It was definitely a Armstrong Theatre box office. The dates for the audition are from Grand Val­ After graduating from cent as transgender or other. change for me, but it gave me on April 3 and April 4. ley State University focused the Detroit School of Arts, In 2005, the survey results an awareness on race and with­ Both of the events are located in Performing Arts Center on creating change around di­ Mason arrived at GVSU re­ entailed that 61 percent stu ­ in the LGBT community? Room 1506. Sign up at the box office, by calling (616) 331- versity issues within the LGBT alizing a difference in diver­ dents felt GVSU is committed Mason was taken out 2300, or by emailing lanejack(3)gvsu.edu. community. As society focuses sity on campus compared to diversity. Since then, that from his comfort zone at The workshop is free, but space is limited. predominantly on white voices, to his original school, along number has only increased GVSU, but it influenced the with how his identity fit into by 7 percent, at 68 percent idea for LGBTCollege. the larger picture. for 2015. However, the total To make this happen, Ma­ Over the years, diversity for “all community members” son had little funding from Cook Leadership Academy and LGBT issues have become said 62 percent felt GVSU outside resources. As a result, more prevalent on campus. was committed to diversity in he decided to take on the chal­ Overall, Mason said there is 2005, and 70 percent for 2015, lenge and start an online web still work to be done. with an increase of 8 percent. page, which focused on LGBT diversity, and then later become a nonprofit organization. Today, the initiative pro­ vides resources, media and ar­ ticles inclusive to all races and backgrounds within the LGBT community to the public. “It is important within the LGBT community and in so­ "The CLA is incredibly unique in its ability to offer support, guidance, ciety, to represent all races and backgrounds,” Mason said. and opportunity... to transform my leadership." ~ Devon Fata, “We need to take in consider­ Cook Leadership Academy Fellow ation intersectionality, which is not popularized in media, in order to do more.”

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LACROSSE EARNS FIRST TOP 10 RANKING Grand Valley State lacrosse was ranked ninth in the latest IWLCA Division II coaches' poll, marking the first time the team has earned a top 10 ranking in Rising stock program history. The Lakers went from No. 11, a spot they held for the last two weeks, to ninth after receiving Judon impresses NFL scouts, 233 points. They are ahead of Florida Southern (222 points) and coaches at GVSU Pro Day just behind West Chester (237 points). Adelphi (400 points) remains at No. 1. The Lakers also moved into the top 10 in the Nike/Lacrosse Magazine media poll, going from No. 11 to No. 10.

SKOMIAL NAMED OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Grand Valley State lacrosse player Ryan Skomial has been named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week. This marks the third time the team has earned a GLIAC weekly award. The award comes after a strong showing against top-ranked op­ ponents. Against No. 19-ranked Bentley on March 8, Skomial tallied three goals, six assists, as well as one draw control and caused one ew York Jmt linebarfer' coach turnover in the Lakers' 13-11 win. Mark Collins approached Matt In the Lakers’ March 12 game fudon immediately following against Le Moyne, the midfielder Grand Valley States Pro Day at the scored five points on three goals Kelly Family Sports Center on March 15. and two assists in their14-11 loss. Collins clasped Judon’s hand. Skomial and the Lakers will “You helped yourself today,” Collins said. host McKendree on March 24. After a stellar showing at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 29, Judon’s status LAWSON NAMED PITCHER among NFL scouts was on the rise. His Pro Day showing, in which he performed positional OF THE WEEK drills in front of roughly 25 scouts, was yet an­ Grand Valley State junior TENACIOUS: Matt Judon. Grand Valley State’s all-time sack leader, bursts through a drill with tackling dum ­ other step up for the standout defensive end. pitcher Kyle Lawson has been mies while a Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach watches. GVSU Pro Day was March 15. COURTESY | DOUG WITTE “I think I helped myself out a little bit,” Judon named the GLIAC North Division said. “It was kind of tough being the only one out about it. There’s been enough interest in it that I of his former GVSU teammates participated to Pitcher of the Week after his here but it was football, I learned a lot of things can imagine for him it’s looking good.” some extent in Pro Day in front of the host of dominating performance on and I hope they (saw) good stuff from me.” Though scouts from nearly every NFL team, scouts. Running backs Kirk Spencer and Ben the mound against Alderson- Judon, who boasted top-five numbers at the and a couple CFL teams, were in attendance, four Hutchins, and offensive linemen Jim Walsh and Broaddus on March 15. combine in the 40-yard dash (4.73 seconds), the teams demonstrated their heightening level of Brandon Revenberg all performed at least one Lawson pitched a shutout on vertical jump (35.0 inches) and the 225-pound interest with Judon based on the staff they sent. drill, though Spencer, Walsh and Revenberg were the way to a 13-0 win. He allowed bench press (30 reps), earned himself in-depth Most teams sent regional scouts, but the Jets, all hindered by injuries sustained last season. just four hits, had zero walks and looks from a number of NFL squads. Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Once the other four were done, the man of eleven strikeouts. Last week, Judon had a private workout for the Philadelphia Eagles all sent positional coaches. the day took the stage. Judon didn’t touch a Lawson is now 2-1 on the year. Carolina Panthers. In the near future, Judon is lined The Jets and Titans sent outside linebacker weight or run for stopwatches, but rather par­ He has a 5.86 earned run aver­ up for private workouts with the New England Patri­ coaches, while the Buccaneers and Eagles sent ticipated in agility, response and obstacle drills age, 16 strikeouts and just four ots, Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. defensive line coaches. Depending on what team as per the requests of the positional coaches. walks in 16 innings pitched. “He’s done a great job,” said GVSU head coach drafts Judon, he could be asked to move to a line­ With few breaks, Judon was going at top speed Matt Mitchell. “Everybody that’s requested him to backer despite being a career college lineman. SOFTBALL’S LIPOVSKY do anything, he’s done it all and been very humble Though Judon was the main attraction, four NAMED PITCHER OF THE SEE PRO DAY | A8 WEEK Grand Valley State’s Allison ‘ SOFTBALL set us up to do well, but I just Lipovsky has been named the BY ALEX EISEN A EISEN@LA N THORN.COM didn’t expect to do this well.” GLIAC Pitcher of the Week Yet, Lipovsky isn’t navigat­ following the team’s success­ ard-throwing ing uncharted territory. ful showing at the NTC Spring Allison Lipovsky Last year the dazzling new­ Games in Clermont, Florida from didn’t expect to comer was Courtney Reinhold. March 7-12. Next in line be this good, this She earned an All-GLLAC The Lakers went 10-2 on the soon. Perhaps Honorable Mention selection road trip, and improved their Freshman Lipvosky continues GV she should have. after going 13-8 with a 1.97 record to 14-2 overall. The freshman right­ ERA. Back in 2013, now-senior Lipovsky went 4-0 last week tradition of strong young pitching hander continues the un­ Sara Andrasik went 20-4 with a in four appearances and three usual, but ongoing trend of 1.59 ERA to win GLIAC Fresh­ starts. She had three shutouts, rookie pitchers dominating man of the Year. allowed four runs on nine hits in in the circle for the Grand “Hopefully, (the freshman 22 innings, 33 strikeouts and just Valley State softball team. pitching success) is because four walks. “A little element of surprise, ” of my recruiting ability,” Cal­ Her wins came against said GVSU head coach Dana lihan said jokingly. Quincy, Southern Indiana, Callihan on the phenomenon. To be fair, scouting and Trevecca Nazarene and “Teams don’t know them. They finding the talent is the first Minnesota State Moorhead. know a name, where they are step. But, it would be unjust to Lipovsky is now 6-0 on the from and that’s about it. They give second-year head coach season, with just an 0.82 earned can’t analyze things until they Callihan and the coaching staff run average. Opponents are actually see credit for the dis­ hitting only .150 off of her this them. But, Al­ covery when Li­ season. lisons name is povsky reached “I thought I The Lakers had their home- getting out there, out to them first. opener cancelled against so I’m sure teams could help the “When I was Aquinas on March 16, but will will be paying a team out and set a sophomore in be back in action on March 22 little more atten­ high school I with a doubleheader at Lewis in tion to her.” us up to do well, started to send Romeoville, Illinois. Lipovsky, a but I just didn’t out emails,” Lipovsky said. two-time Mich­ expect to do igan all-state “I sent Grand pitcher from this well. ” Valley a few Harrison High emails and VARSITY SCHEDULE School, was ALLISON LIPOVSKY Doc Woods, miiiiiiiimimiMiimiiiiiiHiiiimiiiMtiHiiiiiiHimiii named GLIAC GVSU PITCHER the old head Pitcher of the coach, came to TRACK AND FIELD Week after a a couple of my Thursday-Saturday TBA at Alan perfect 4-0 record in the Lak ­ games and then Dana (Cal­ Connie Shamrock Invitational ers’ annual Florida spring trip lihan) started coming. Then (Conway, South Carolina) from March 6-12. She threw we just started to form a re­ BASEBALL three complete games, al­ lationship and the relation­ ship just continued to grow.” Frlday-Saturday at Midwest lowed four runs on nine hits Regional Crossover Baseball and recorded 33 strikeouts in Coincidentally, Callihan Showcase (Westfield. Indiana) 22.0 innings of work. had another connection that M. TENNIS Overall, Lipovsky is 6-0 made an influential impact. on the season with an im­ “We followed her around Saturday 1 p.m. at Hillsdale posing 0.82 ERA. for a couple of tournaments Sunday 10 a.m. at Findlay “Actually, I didn’t think and it got to the point where we W. GOLF I’d get off to this great start,” liked her and wanted to pursue Saturday-Sunday at Perry Lipovsky said. “I thought I Park Spring Fling (Perry Park, FRESHMAN PHENOM: Grand Valley State freshman pitcher Allison Lipovsky lets a pitch rip in a could help the team out and SEE LIPOVSKY | A8 Kentucky) game earliej this season. Lipovsky has dominated for GVSU. courtesy | jolayne Dominguez DOWNLOAD OUR APP...... SEARCH LANTHORN IN YOUR APP STORE • ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ MARCH 17, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A8 I SPORTS (tiGVLSPORTS &

M. TENNIS usually plays. In Division I, there BY JOSH PEICK is no ad scoring, which means that [email protected] when the game reaches deuce, thq.; he Grand Valley State next point is a sudden death poin£ men’s tennis team to determine the game. jumped up a division The doubles format is alsd to face off against Divi­ different in Division I play. A sion I opponent West­ team needs to win two out of! ern Michigan. The Broncos won the three doubles matches to receive! match 7-0, but the Lakers (6-4) were a point, unlike Division II play;!; competitive across the board. in which each match results in a!; The match against WMU point toward the total score. marks the end of a tough out-of ­ The Lakers ’ duo of Jack Heinigef conference stretch for GVSU. The and Sebastien Lescoulie won the No-;- Lakers faced off against two teams 2 doubles match 6-4. This combina-* ! ranked in the top 10 in the nation tion has been on fire in recent weeks; ! winning five of its last six matches. !!' during the team’s spring break trip to Florida, and squared off against “They played two bigger-hitting a ranked Division I opponent in guys and they got their serves back, the Broncos on March 15. took control of the net and pulled out The Broncos, ranked 67th in Di­ a very close match,” Black said. vision I, have had a successful cam­ The doubles victory did not factor paign early in 2016. WMU recently into the total score since WMU won upset a strong Michigan State team the other two matches 6-3 and 6-2. with a commanding 5-2 victory. “They were very strong com­ “It’s a good experience to play petition, but it definitely pointed tough competition,” said GVSU out some things we need to work head coach John Black. “I felt we on,” Black said. “I thought we could be competitive with them, played pretty solid as a team.” push them and maybe pick up a Although GVSU was unable to couple of match wins.” come away with a victory, the team The Lakers were swept in singles is competing with top-ranked teams. competition, but a few of the match­ The Lakers are playing at a high level, es were close. The No. 6 singles which is a good sign with conference match went to a third-set tiebreaker. play just around the comer. After losing the first set 6-1, fresh­ “I think well do pretty good in man Nicholas Urban flipped the conference this year,” Heiniger said. script and won the second set 6-1. “Most of our team is playing good Urban fought to give the Lakers a and we had a goodspring break. ” singles victory but was edged out in The Lakers will travel to Hill­ the third-set tiebreaker 11-9. sdale on March 19 to take on the The Lakers were forced to adjust Chargers (4-2) for the first GLIAC to a Division I format, which differs action of the year. GVSU will then GROUND STROKE: Junior Zach Phillips sets to return a shot during Grand Valley State’s 5-4 win over Southern Indiana at Pre­ from the Division II format GVSU travel to Findlay the following day mier Athletic Club in Grand Rapids on Feb. 28. Phillips and the Lakers have played a tough early schedule. GVL | EMILY FRYE to take on the Oilers (6-5).

doors after his workouts before torn ACL in 2013. After the workouts, PRO DAY meeting with the media. a group of eight scouts gathered around CONTINUED FROM A7 “Everything is important. When I Judon asking probing questions about the go home and what I do at night, getting health of his knee. Judon assured them for long stretches of time. It didn’t matter. enough sleep, everything is important, so I there was nothing to worry about, and his “It’s real fun. It’s football,” Judon got to do everything right,” he said. performance would suggest he’s spot on. said. “I love doing it so I come out here Currently, www.nfldraftstock.com has Regardless of the outcome of his every day. Better than being in class, or Judon listed as a fourth-round prospect. NFL career, Judon will be long con­ something, at a day job.” If that ranking plays true on draft day, sidered one of the best players in Though Judon’s on-field perfor­ Judon would become the highest-drafted GVSU program history. mance during the 2015 season, the Laker in history.The title is currently held “(GVSU) gave me all the outlets combine and Pro Day would suggest by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon and great facilities like (Kelly Family a surefire rise in draft stock (and it Carr, who was drafted by the Kansas City Sports Center) and they got great staff largely has), the off-field component Chiefs in the fifth round in 2008. support and they just put great people of the pre-draft process can play heav- GVSU’s all-time nek leader, Judon around you, really good people around rr v ?* i. ily into a prospect’s draft status." fcifcri'^aker for$3P8&sons due to a red you,*’ he said. “They help you accom­ ' • t r-ifVA tSf Judon met privately with a few of shirt and a medical fedshirt following a plish any goal you set out to achieve.” - the positipnal copclp^,behind closed

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COMMANDING: Freshman Allison Lipovsky begins her pitching motion during a Laker game. COURTESY I jolayne DOMINGUEZ dr' that I have made, the people mjKJNS LIPOVSKY that I have talked to and the CONTINUED FROM A7 professors here,” she said. “They have made things things,” Callihan said. “As it pretty easy for me and I’ve turns out, she is the daughter had such a great time so far.” of a former classmate of mine. Now settled in, Lipovsky So, I think that kind of helped doesn’t have to look very get her to Grand Valley and far for more advice or sup ­ take a look at the campus. ” port. Alongside her in the Making the transition dugout, Andrasik and Re­ from high school to college inhold know exactly what was a difficult adjustment she is going through. for Lipovsky, likewise for “I feel like a mommy bear most freshmen. During the watching over her cub, ” An­ fall semester, she struggled drasik said. “She definitely got with the two-hour separation off to a really good start in her from her parents andsiblings career, like I did too, which in Harrison, but she has since makes me so proud of her. found her second home. Watching her grow, even this “It wasn’t very smooth at early into the season, I’m super the beginning, but thanks to excited to see where her career CLOCKING IN: Scouts from various NFL teams use hand timers to record the 40-yard dash time of Grand Valley State running back Kirk \ my teammates, the friends goes in the next four years.” Spencer. Spencer, Matt Judon. Jim Walsh, Brandon Revenberg and Ben Hutchins participated at GVSU Pro Day. courtesy | doug witte WORD SCRAMBLE STUDENT Rearrange the letters to spell SENATE something pertaining to freezing. GUIDE

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BANG-BANG: Sophomore Connor Glick grimaces after a play at the plate during a game of Grand Valley State’s doubleheader against Saginaw Valley State in Allendale on March 28, 2015. Glick and the Lakers went 3-3-1 during a lengthy trip to various cities in Florida during spring break. GVSU will travel to the Midwest Region Crossover Baseball Showcase in Westfield, Indiana from March 19-20. GVL | Emily frye Lakers experiment, learn during roller coaster spring trip

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KNORR opening game in a 22-7 blowout Laker pitchers struggled to si­ with a positive 7-6-1 record. “When the game is stressing us Lawson, a junior, twirled [email protected] against No. 1 Tampa, tied Ohio lence opposing bats, and gave Detillion experimented slight­ out were not performing our a shutout against Alderson Dominican 4-4, lost to Minne­ up first-inning runs in three of ly with the day-to-day posi­ best, but when we’re having Broaddus on March 11, al­ he trip was up- sota St. Mankato 12-2, trounced the seven games, and allowed tional lineups, but the Lakers fun, we all perform.” lowing just four hits, strik ­ and-down, and Alderson Broaddus 13-0, beat an average of 8.57 runs per largely stuck with the same The Lakers have eight near- ing out 11 and walking none. sometimes the Slippery Rock 6-1, fell to Min­ game during the trip. corps throughout the trip. everyday hitters with over . 300 Lawson’s efforts earned scores resembled nesota Crookston 12-9 and “There’s been flashes in all Keith Browning, a speedy batting averages, paced by him GLIAC North Division low-scoring foot­ closed out the trip with a 17-9 three phases of the game, it’s a center fielder, slotted in at the third baseman Anthony Vil- Pitcher of the Week ball games rather than base­ thumping of Rockhurst. matter of getting a trip like this two-hole in GVSU’s lineup lar’s scorching .457 average, GVSU’s packed schedule ball, but the Grand Valley “We played a lot of good that depletes your bullpen, it throughout the trip. Brown­ despite having only played in didn’t allow the team much State baseball team returned teams, and good teams ex­ takes its toll on pitching seven ing has started all 14 games for 10 of GVSU’s 14 games. time to enjoy a typical Flor­ back to Allendale with a bet­ ploit weaknesses,” said closer straight days,” said GVSU head the Lakers this season, and is On the mound, the Lakers ida spring break, but it did ter understanding of them­ Matt Williams. “We know coach Jamie Detillion. “There raking at a .377 clip, including starters have struggled to find give the Lakers a healthy un­ selves and what’s ahead. what we got to work on going are some things that we typical­ a team-best 23 hits, 15 RBIs consistency and keep pitches derstandingof what needs to The Lakers trekked around out of the trip.” ly do on this trip that we don’t and three stolen bases. GVSU low in the zone, but Wil­ be done to improve. Florida for a seven-game spring The combination of qual ­ normally see on a four-game has struggled to keep a clean liams, reliever Zach Ander­ “One inning (against Min­ break trip, posting a 3-3-1 re­ ity opposition, dry fields and series in the week. ” defensive slate this season, but son and starter Kyle Lawson nesota Crookston), we had an cord against largely strong com­ strong winds led to a high- The Lakers exit the trip a Browning’s 1.000 fielding per­ have been bright sports. error with two outs and none petition. GVSU dropped the scoring trip across the board. tick above .500 for the season, centage is worth boasting. Williams has anchored on that led to five runs,” Detil­ Browning, a junior transfer the back end of GVSU’s bull ­ lion said. “It’s something we’ve from Kansas State, pointed to pen, posting a 1.12 ERA, 11 got to get better at and learn GVSU’s most successful games strikeouts and two saves in how to put our foot down and LACROSSE stemming from the original six appearances. stop the bleeding.” baseball principle — fun. “Confidence is pretty high Next on the slate for the “Basically we won the right now,” Williams said. Lakers in the Midwest Region games we won that we were “Catchers are just calling a Crossover Baseball Showcase out there having fun, played great game, getting good field­ in Westfield, Indiana. GVSU Trending up relaxed, people have more ing behind me, I can’t do it will play four games from confidence,” Browning said. with eight guys behind me.” March 19-20. Despite 2-3 record, Lakers pleased with early performance season, and they know the BY BRADY MCATAMNEY “I don’t think when you’ve BMCA [email protected] beaten the No. 5 and 19 target is on their heads. This (teams) in the country and doesn’t faze them, though, as he Grand Val­ are competitive with 2 and 3 they are looking at it as an op­ ley State lacrosse you can call it disappointing,” portunity get better than they team has tasted said GVSU head coach Ali­ feel they are. its fair share of cia Groveston. “We’ve never “I think we are looking at it success over the beaten such good teams and as an opportunity to improve brief history of the program. the games were much better our play and make it back to The Lakers ’ hunger, however, compared to last year, so we the GLLAC tournament. I has developed into something have to call it a success. ” think that the GLIAC season that can only be sated by an Unsure of where they will push us mentally as well appearance in the NCAA stand in the eyes on the brack ­ as make us better,” said junior Tournament. et committee, the No. 9 Lak ­ Erika Neumen, the Lakers ’ The program has yet to ers plan to charge into their leading scorer. ever lose a single game in con­ GLIAC contests with a full In addition, Neumen be­ ference play, but to the selec­ head of steam and settle for lieves that GVSU’s hard work tion committee, that has not nothing less than dominance, during the non-conference been enough. To prove to the though they acknowledge the bouts has put it in a strong country that they are ready to significant margin they once position to compete for a spot take the leap into the class of held over the rest of the league in the NCAA Tournament, as elites, the Lakers scheduled a has since diminished. long as the Lakers take care of slew of tests as a part of their “Tiffin is always a tough one business in conference play. non-conference schedule, for us and Findlay is another Goaltender Sarah Zwilsky which featured the Nos. 1, one where they get up to play had similar sentiments, say­ 2, 3, 5 and 19-ranked teams us, ” Groveston said. “The gap is ing that though the Lakers did in the country - and every closing between the teams who not necessarily play as well match was on the road. have finished 2 through 5 and they wanted to, they are only ST. PATRICKS DAY * Expectations were high for it’s really anybody’s year when getting better. the Lakers as they prepared for it comes to those spots. With­ “I think there’s still more the gauntlet, and, though they out having played anybody yet, we can reach, but we’re still *nter conference play with a we can know that they’ll all be pushing each other to the 2-3 record (coincidentally the tough. You have to show up. ” top,” she said. same record they held the past The Lakers will play six GVSU’s conference sea­ three seasons at this time), different teams twice, once at son commences on March they are pleased with their home and once on the road, 24 when the McKendree performance thus far. over the course of the GLIAC Bearcats roll into Allendale.

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BY BRENDAN MCMAHON ting in a while,” Guckian said. “I went BMCMA HON@LA NT HORN. COM in open-minded and things turned out pretty well.” he Grand Valley State wom­ Senior Gabrielle Shipley also played en’s golf team began its spring a big part in the Lakers ’ success as she season with an eighth-place scored second for the team, shooting a finish, shooting a 901 (+37), 223 (+7). Shipley struggled in the second in Miami at the Barry Invita­ round, but improved six strokes and shot tional from March 14-15. under par in her final round. The Lakers have high expectations “I just have to step out of my way and for the spring season after an excep­ trust that I’ll golf as well as I know I can,” tional start in the fall. They won four of Shipley said. “It was good to get on grass the six tournaments they competed in again and get back into our routine on and now find themselves ranked 18th the golf course against some of the top in Division II, according to the www. teams in our division." GolfStat.com rankings. Not only is Shipley a consistent top The Lakers ended dayone of the tour ­ scorer for the Lakers, but she’s also the only nament in eighth place, after shooting a senior on the team and embraces the re­ 599 (+23) through the first two rounds. sponsibilities of being a leader. “After day one we were feeling pretty The Lakers ’ underclassmen contrib­ good,” said GVSU head coach Rebecca uted significantly as well, with freshman Mailloux. “How we shot at this point in Alexandra Amos (+13) and sophomore the season, I can’t really ask for more Samantha Moss (+15) both scoring. than that.” The Lakers faced and overcame their In the final round the following day, fair share of adversity in the first tourna­ the Lakers shot a 302 (+14), to finish the ment. Unlike their opponents, who have tournament in eighth place — a perfor­ already played in a couple of competi­ mance to be pleased with. tions and practiced all winter, the Lak ­ The Barry Invitational was filled with ers had limited time to prepare on grass. 13 quality teams, including six of which The Lakers also walked 36 holes in about are ranked among the top 10 in the na­ a nine-hour span on day one. tion. This tournament was a solid way “It was exhausting at times but kind of for the Lakers to be tested early in the helped take my mind off the game a little,” season by some of the toughest competi­ Guckian said. tion they’ll face all season. GVSU gained valuable experience “We knew it’d be a tough tournament from a challenging first tournament. coming out of the winter, facing a lot of the “This is the way we want to start the top teams in the division,” Mailloux said. spring season,” Mailloux said. “Despite Junior Julie Guckian led the way for the fact we came in eighth, we’re happy the Lakers after getting off to a fast start with how we shot. It was good to see in round one. She went on to shoot a different players step up. ” 219 (+3), the lOth-best individual score Next, the Lakers travel to Perry Park, for the tournament. Kentucky to compete in the Perry Park APPROACHING: Junior Alex Taylor walks along the course during the Seventh Annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite “It was our first tournament set- Spring Fling from March 19-20. at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale. GVSU competed in Miami to start the spring season. GVl I EMILY FRYE

COLUMN Judon can be the best Laker ever NFL history features a handful of Lakers, but few stand above have beef with that statement. Various NFL Draft outlets be considered the best NFL and 27 touchdowns. Chad­ But the fact of the mat­ But the numbers speak are pumping Judon as a product in GVSU history?It ’s wick has a case. ter is NFL teams are plenty for themselves,and I’m a fourth-round draft pick, but really between two men. Others — offensive tackle aware of this, and nearly ev- - numbers guy. Judon’s 20 sacks I wouldn’t be surprised to see Carr, who signed a five- Ron Essink (1980-1985), Skuta ery one still shipped a scout • in the 2015 season tied a him climb even higher on draft year, $50,100,000 contract (2009-present), offensive guard or coach to scenic Allendale I Division II record, and his 34 day. Barring any unforeseen with the Dallas Cowboys in Tim Lelito (2013-present) and to see if Judon’s too-good- \ career sacks broke Dan Skuta ’s circumstances, Judon has put 2014, is certainly the most up-and-coming Minnesota to-be-true combine was oh- * GVSU record. himself in quite possibly the financially prolific, and Vikings receiver Charles John­ wait- it’s-actually- true. But I’m also an eye-test best position he could have fol­ legitimately has a good case son (2013-present) — have So here’s my hot take, guy. And guess what? Judon, lowing the end of the season. for most talented. Cowboy all made their mark as proud because 2016 sportswriting playingin Division II, met the He dominated at the combine. fans would argue he isn’t Laker alumni in the NFL. is all about hot takes. Judon eye test before the snap. He’s He impressedat Pro Day. worth his contract, but living But as I sit here eter­ moves to the third round, BY A.A. KNORR stronger than his opponents. Though he doesn’t care for the up to a $50 million contract nally thankful for www. because someone will refuse to [email protected] He’s quicker. He’s more dedi­ media, he says the right things. isn’t a cakewalk. profootballreference.com for miss him, and everyone knows, cated. And he’s fast. Outside of Ferris State Looking back a few de­ making me look like I know about him. An immediate NFL att Judon has Take a trip through football forums the day after cades, we can pick out wide more than I do, one thing impact is unlikely. The jump the potential to Judon’s career highlights on GVSU beat Ferris State in the receiver Jeff Chadwick, who springs to mind: there’s no from Division II to the NFL is be the best NFL YouTube, and note his pur ­ Division II playoffs, I’ve never is GVSU’s longest tenured clear-cut best Laker. vastly different than the jump product in Grand suit. Only one quarterback heard a negative remark about NFL-er with a 10-year career. And Judon has a chance. from Division I. Valley State his­ in the 2016 NFL Scouting Judon’s character or conduct. Chadwick went undraffed, Let’s be clear, there are But in 10 years, when tory. It’s that simple. Combine clocked a faster 40- By all accounts, he’s a hard but signed on with the some negatives to Judon. He another overworked Lan- Judon is already arguably yard dash time than Judon, worker, a natural leader and Detroit Lions in 1983, and had a six-year college career, thorn sports editoris hyping • the best college defensive play­ and that quarterback was Jeff a competitor. In short, his made a career with the Lions, meaning he’s older than your up the next Laker prospect, er in GVSU history, though Driskel. I think it’s safe to say character fits right along with Seattle Seahawks and Los average 2016 draft participant. he’s not going to have to hop current NFL-ers Dan Skuta Judon and Driskel will never his 40-time. It’s what the scouts Angeles Rams. Chadwick’s He has a history of injuries. online to determine who the •* and Brandon Carr could fairly meet at the next level, and are looking for. career numbers: 126 games, He played against Division II best GVSU product in NFL that’s no fault of Judon’s. So who, right now, would 292 receptions, 4,549 yards competition. history was. He’ll know.

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