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ear after year, Grand Val­ 2.0% ley State University puts out performance met­ • rics that rank amongst © theY top three in public universi­ 4.0% ties in the state of Michigan. Year 14.5% Ln after year, however, GVSU does not receive near as much funding 6 .0% as other institutions do. Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder re­ jo leased his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2018. In it was an across- 8.0% the-board increase for higher edu­ cation by 2.5 percent. Each school, however, received individual per­ cent increases; GVSU was recom­ 10.0% mended for a 3.4 percent increase in state funding, the highest increase among all the universities. Now that the governor has pro­ recommended to get a 6.8 percent “The state did not have in place it comes to this type of recognition.” and the posed his budget, Michigan’s House increase, again the highest in the any formulaic approach to allo­ Performance metrics are based rest, almost of Representatives and the Senate state. The House of Representatives cating its dollars and I still find on six categories: undergradu­ 82 percent, comes will make their recommendations and Senate knocked down that per­ that they’re only allocating half of ate degree and completions in from students and and the finalized budget will be centage to 4.5 percent. the amount of this year to perfor­ critical skills areas, research and their families.” confirmed in the first weeks of June. “One of the unfortunate as­ mance, the other half given across development expenditures, six- Haas reiterat­ The FY 2018 budget will begin Oct. pects of the way the state handles the board,” Haas said. “In all reality, year graduation rate, total degree ed that while the 1,2017 and will end Sept. 30,2018. the appropriations is that not very only about 10 percent of the entire completions, institutional sup ­ increase shows Although the percent is the much of it is tested for perfor­ budget for the state of Michigan for port expenditures as a percent­ GVSU is being highest this year, it is not the high­ mance,” said Matt McLogan, vice higher education has been subject ­ age of total core expendituresand recognized, as it est increase GVSU has been rec­ president for university relations ed to performance review.” number of Pell grant students. has in the past, it ommended for, nor does that per­ at GVSU. “Instead it’s handed out Haas does appreciate seeing And GVSU ranked first among all is a disappointment more funding is centage equate to a large sum of the way it has been over the last 30 GVSU as getting the highest in­ universities in the 2016-17 year. not coming in. He also said the ap­ money. That 3.4 percent increase or 40 years. So the universities that crease, though. The funding increase from propriation process doesn’t take into GVSU has been recommended for are older and larger and have more “Its very rewarding to see that the state would equate to ap­ account enrollment of universities. comes out to $2340.20, which is grad programs and more research our performance metrics are giv­ proximately $2.3 million. “I’m also disappointed to some still lower than four other schools. do better and the newer universi­ ing us this typeof support from the “Now that’s on a total budget of extent that the state isn’t recogniz­ In the 2016-17 school year, the state ties, like Grand Valley, tend to do state with some of their new money nearly $400 million (so) remember ing all of the tax payer dollars used average for appropriation per stu ­ not as well in that model. that they’re allocating,” he said.“I its a 3.4 percentage increase on 18 to support higher education as it dent was $5,345. GVSU was below GVSU President Thomas Haas applaud the governor for staying percent of our revenue not 100 per­ should from a policy standpoint average, receiving only $3,040, the agreed, explaining the state has yet the course on this type of approach cent of our revenue,” McLogan said. second lowest in the state. to adopt a funding process based on recognizing performance and “The state provides 18 percent of the Additionally, last year GVSU was more aroundperformance. we’re, in essence, best in class when money needed to run the university SEE BUDGET | A2

SHOWCASE COLLABORATION Registration open for Student Scholars Day

Event to highlight undergraduate, graduate research presentations

BY DYLAN GROSSER [email protected]

Registration is now open to sign up for Student Scholars Day, an an­ nual event where students showcase their scholarly or creative works to the community. The final day to register is Friday, Feb. 24. Undergraduate and graduate stu ­ dents can submit their work to the event and have it showcased in mul ­ tiple exhibits at Grand Valley State UniversityWednesday, April 12. Fosters, films, oral presentations, LEADERS: GVSU President Thomas Haas (left) and Wayne State University President Roy Wilson (right) shake hands after signing a partnership agreement panels, discussions, live perfor­ Friday, Feb. 10. The "Early Assurance” program allows five GVSU students reserved spots in the Wayne State School of Medicine COURTESY | ELIZABETH LINEAU mances, music and art exhibits are all part of Student Scholars Day. Al­ most all work submitted is shown at the event, as long as a student has a GV, Wayne State School of Medicine sign partnership faculty member to sign off on it. A step ahead to provide early admission opportunities for students “It’s a wonderful way to remind everyone to look at all this great major benefits of this program to work people did this year,” said BY HANNAH LENTZ Wayne State School of Medicine fol­ how that influenced me throughout Shelley Sickrey, assistant in the EDITORIAL@LAN THORN. COM lowing the completion of an under­ the rest of my life,” Wilson said. “My the students themselves.” Office of Undergraduate Research graduate degree. Students will know senior year I was able to take courses The partnership plays off the and Scholarship. “It’s a celebration It was no accident that Roy Wil­ if they have been accepted by their ju ­ that I wanted to take rather than those strong undergraduate programs provided at GVSU and the nu­ of our students and of GVSU.” son, president of Wayne State Uni­ nior academic year. The idea behind courses that I thought I need to take. ” Alice Chapman, associate profes­ versity, picked out a Laker Blue tie this initiative is to allow students to Wilson said that the early ac­ merous advanced graduate pro­ grams available at Wayne State sor of history at GVSU, sits on the the morning of Friday, Feb. 10. Gath­ explore other educational disciplines ceptance program allowed him University (WSU) Wilson said. committee for StudentScholars Day. ered in the Grand Valley State Uni­ senior year to become well-rounded to gain a greater appreciation for disciplines outside of the school “I think the state of Michigan “Its a really wonderful time for versity Detroit Center for the Board professionals Wilson said. of medicinewhich helped to make is blessed to have very Fine sys­ students to showcase their academic of Trustees meeting, leaders from This program is more than just him a better physician. tems of public education with research that they undertake with a GVSU and Wayne State’s School of a partnership to Wilson who per­ “I don’t know that I would have universities that are different professor or mentor,” Chapman said. Medicine signed documentation sonally took advantage of a simi­ lar early admission process his developed a kind of appreciation for from each other and serve dif­ “It’s a terrific opportunity that most Friday to put the “Early Assurance” the arts, music and philosophy had ferent purposes, ” Wilson said. undergraduates don’t get." partnership program into action. junior year in college. I continued to take physics, organic Under the new partnership, stu- While only students are allowed to With the new partnership, up to “I was able to know that I was in five medical spots for qualified GVSU medical school at the end of my ju ­ chemistry and qualitative chemis­ students will be reserved in the nior year in college and I can’t tell you try,” Wilson said. “That is one of the SEE SCHOLARS I A2 SEE PARTNER | A2 FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A2 | NEWS aGVLNEWS &

NEWS BRIEFS to why our appropriations the higher education budget “It (the increase) is an en­ HIIIIIMIHIHIIIIIIMIIIIIIIHIIIHIIHIIimilllllimillHIIIIIIimilHIHMHmtIlllliniMIIIIHIMIIIIIIIIII BUDGET continues to be where it is." by 22 percent, that was then dorsement of the university’s CONTINUED FROM A1 Haas said with the money mitigated to 15 percent. Since high quality, our high gradu­ the university does receive then, Snyder has slowly been ation rate, the high quality of GV PROVOST SEARCH TO CONTINUE and the other issue for us here from the state, he uses a de­ increasing the funding to our students and the efficient A search for the new Grand Valley State University is that we have grown in en­ cent chunk to hand the Grand higher education to replace operation of the university,” provost and executive vice president for academic and rollment,” he said. “But we Finish scholarship. The Grand and, in essence, refund the cut McLogan said. “All of those student affairs will continue, according to an announce­ have grown in enrollment Finish is a program that the industrytook. things are taken into account ment from the search committee Tuesday, Feb. 14. This and the state doesn’t take awards seniors, who are on The hope is that the 3.4 per­ when the state produces its announcement comes after five candidates have already into account any enrollment track to graduate in four year, cent sticks and the House and higher education budget and given their visions of what they would do on campus if growth. So for instance, if you with up to $1,000 in their last Senate do not knock it down, Grand Valley has done very elected to the position. are shrinking, your allocation year as encouragement and a as it both Haas and McLogan well in that regard. The decision to continue the search comes from per-student goes up. And I financial incentive to finish. think it represents the recogni­ “Unfortunately it doesn’t GVSU President Thomas Haas, who said the previous find that to be a contributor In 2011, Gov. Snyder cut tion of how efficient GVSU is. mean a lot of money.” candidates were well-qualified but did not succeed in capturing the spirit and enthusiasm of the GVSU com ­ munity. the WSU School of Medicine Haas also said such extensions were not uncommon, physicians and that’s what nity and making a substantial school starting in 2018. citing the extension for the search for the dean of uni ­ PARTNER we really want,” Wilson said. contribution to the physician “ I his is what we’re all about versity libraries. More candidates are expected to be on CONTINUED FROM A1 GVSU President Thomas workforce of the the future. ” which is doing things for stu ­ campus later in the winter semester. Haas also touched on how Haas said that this is not dents will also be able to this partnership will be pro­ the end of partnership ef­ dents,” said John Kennedy, forgo the additional applica­ chair of the GVSU Board of LEARNING TO WRITE PERSONAL STATEMENTS viding opportunity for stu ­ forts with WSU. tion process to other medical “Wayne State and Grand Trustees. “We talk about this An event entitled "All About You: The Art of Writing dents interested in practicing schools presenting an op­ all the time at Grand Valley Personal Statements" will take place in Room 2266 of the medicine in both rural and Valley are going to continue portunity to focus on a broad conversations about other but it’s a place where it really Kirkhof Center Thursday, Feb. 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. urban environments. and complete undergraduate kinds of partnerships that we happens and this is another The event will focus on crafting the ideal personal state­ “It (the partnership) will liberal arts education. great example of the staff work ment to be used in any field of study or career. support students in under­ can see mutual gain on behalf “To be able to focus your of the citizens of Michigan and that went into something like The seminar will teach students the do ’s and don ’ts of represented medicine and stu ­ energies on things that can on behalf of the students we’re this to really create opportu ­ writing a personal statement and how to structure, revise dents from underserved high further develop you out ­ schools as well as those who serving,” he said. “I am thrilled nity for our young people.” and edit their work while maintaining a professional ­ side of medicine and to do sounding statement. All students are encouraged to are first generation college stu ­ we can do this as a first step in it freely understanding that creating those partnerships. attend. To RSVP, visit www.gvsu.edu/fellowships . dents,” Haas said. “This agree­ you’re not competing any­ ment further enhances Grand Recruitment will begin GO TO: more for a spot will ulti ­ Valley’s role as a partner in the this spring for GVSU students CAREER FAIR SET FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 23 http://bit.ly/2kUmPa2 mately make them all better Detroit healthcare commu- who would be admitted to FOR MORE INFORMATION The 2017 Winter Career Fair will feature more than 230 employers at the DeVos Place Convention Center Thursday, Feb. 23, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The career fair is hosted by the Grand Valley State University Career Center and is open to all students and alumni.

STUDENT SENATE APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING BOARD REPORT FROM THE WEEK OF MONDAY, FEB. 13

Event funding: United Students Against Sweatshops requested $9,036 for their Understanding Economic Justice in a University Context event Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Grand River Room. They received $0. The Criminal Justice Student ’s Association requested $510.22 for their Those Who Protect Us event Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the L. William Seidman Center. They received $510.22. The Cage Free organization requested $630 for their documentary screening and discussion events Thursday, Feb. 16, Thursday, March 16 and Thursday, March 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Area 51. They received $630. The Campus Lions Club requested $1,419 for their Dinner in the Dark event Wednesday, March 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pere Marquette Room. They received $1,179. TEDx requested an increase of $980. They received $980.

Travel Funding: The Association of Fundraising Professionals Collegiate Chapter requested $503.60 to travel to San Francisco, California for the AFP International Fundraising Conference. They received $200. The Urban Planning Association requested $1,274.04 to travel to Lansing, Michigan for the SMAPC. They re­ ceived $957.28. The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality re­ quested $2,000 to travel to Jacksonville, Florida for the NSMHNC. They received $1,400.

Equipment Funding: The Farm Club requested $400 for farm equipment. They received $400. The Beekeepers club requested $1,264.62 for the Bee Shed Project. They received $1,264.62.

VOL. si NO. 32 PAYING ATTENTION: Students take notes while listening to keynote speaker D^vid Wineland at Student Scholars Day Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Registration has opened for this year's Student Scholars Day for students who wish to present their work. GVL I kasey garvelink Hantfjorn opportunity to showcase their understand it more,” Sickrey ogy at Stony Brook Univer­ SCHOLARS scholarship,” Sickrey said. said. “What I think is really sity. Davalos will speak about CONTINUED FROM A1 Chapman said there are great is when students are like biodiversity and her interest EDITORIAL STAFF PROMOTIONS other benefits students re­ ‘I know more about this than I in conserving ecosystems at Editor-in-chief Promotions Team submit work to the event, ceive for participating in thought I did’ after presenting.” 7 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center HANNAH LENTZ SHAYNA KOZKOWSKI anyone is allowed to come the event as well. Chapman said there is a Pere Marquette Room. Associate Editor ADVERTISING STAFF and visit the multiple ex­ “It builds confidence in “student-teacher model” be­ “We like to have speakers JESS HODGE Advertising Manager hibits and observe or par­ your skills that will help pre­ ing presented during the event, to speak to how important it News Editor AMANDA FELLMAN ticipate in the works. pare you for graduate school,” where the student gets to teach. is for undergraduatesto work EMILY DORAN Asst. Advertising Manager Last year, 573 students Chapman said. “(The event) “My favorite thing is to with faculty as soon as pos­ Sports Editor IAN BORTHWICK helped give 358 unique pre­ endows you with confidence walk around the posters and sible,” Sickrey said. BEAU TROUTMAN sentations during Student Campus Accounts Manager to be able to demonstrate talk to the students and hear Presentations will be held A & E Editor CATIE BOUNDS Scholars Day, along with 191 your skills, not only as a stu ­ what they’ve discovered, and in the Kirkhof Center, the KATE BRANUM faculty mentors who partici­ Account Executive dent but as a scholar.” they show me what their work Henry Hall Atrium, the Mary Laker Life Editor JESSICA MATHEW pated in the event as well. Sickrey said the feedback is like, ” Chapman said. That’s Idema Pew Library Learning ASHLYN KORIENEK Sickrey said the event helps students get after presenting Ad Designer why we’re professors—be­ and Information Commons Digital Editor ELIZABETH TIBBE students who participate get their work helps them do cause we love to learn.” and Lake Ontario Hall. SANDA VAZGEC accepted into graduate school better on future works, and This year’s keynote speaker BUSINESS STAFF and establish connections. Image Editor it’s a resume builder. for Student Scholars Day will GO TO: Business Manager “One thing that’s really KEVIN SIELAFF “I think that being able to be Liliana M. Davalos, a pro­ NICK ZOMER special about student schol­ http://bit.ly/2ISFSiu talk about your work helps you fessor of conservation biol­ FOR MORE INFORMATION Layout Editor Asst. Business Manager ars day is that it gives them an CHASE HASPER SHELBY CARTER Layout Designer Distribution Manager BECKY OPPMAN MEGHAN FITZGERALD Layout Designer RACHEL SPRING NATIONAL

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APR SPEAKER SERIES ‘Cross-country communication’ Global relations expert discusses professional strategies for students abroad

BY MEGHAN MCBRADY University, spoke at Grand “You need to learn about having Alaimo speak at the world, and so 1 used these mo during the Q&A portion [email protected] Valley State University Mon­ the local political-economic APR-based event cementedthe designations in my book. ” of the event about working day, Feb. 13, as part of the system, about the culture, significance of adapting public Taking the audience on with media companies in dif­ One of the challenges of “APR Speaker Series” hosted about the extent of activism relations tactics and strategies a “quick tour of the world,” ferent countries in order to being part of a global econ­ by the advertising and public locally—so how likely peo­ at a global level. Alaimo compared the differ­ get a company’s message out omy is learning how to com­ relations program. During her ple are going to take to the “She also consults on glob­ ent clusters —which ranged to the public. municate internationally with presentation, she discussed her streets to protest you—the al communication campaigns from Latin America, North “I was wondering, what people from different back ­ book, “Pitch, Tweet, or Engage local economic development and designs customized em­ Africa, and Sub-Saharan Af­ does pitching of your story look grounds and viewpoints. Giv­ on the Street: How to Practice and also the media system.” ployee training programs and rica and the Middle East—and like to those influencers if it is en the variety of cultures, lan­ Global Public Relations and Alaimo stressed the need helped to adapt PR strategies discussed how to adapt public not a news release or press re­ guages and social standards Strategic Communications.” for future business profession­ for different global markets, ” relations messages and/or strat­ lease?” 'Ihomason asked. in this diverse world,commu ­ “Since the 1990s, interna­ als to be well-informed about Penning said. egies for each cultural cluster. Alaimo said when an indi­ nication challenges can arise tional PR professors have been the culture, climate and social Formerly the head of com­ “Here in the United States, vidual is working with local or for several reasons during teaching their students the ge­ norms of the country they will munications for the UnitedNa ­ in order to maintain your repu ­ prestigious media influencers engagement with people from neric/specific theory of inter­ be working with during her tions Secretary-Generals High tation, you essentially try to in another country, research different countries. national PR,” Alaimo said. “Ac­ “crash course in cross-cultural I^vel Panel for the Post-2015 avoid embarrassing yourself is key because there are some To address global relations cording to this theory, if you are communication.” Development Agenda, Alaimo in professional or social situa ­ areas in the world, like South and strategic communication going to practice PR in a new Tim Penning, a professor was also appointed by Presi­ tions,” she said. “In Asia, there Africa, that are so diverse that practices, Kara Alaimo, an as­ country or culture, you need of advertising and public rela­ dent Barack Obama as spokes ­ is another side to the concept there is more than one official sistant professor at Hofstra to ask five questions and adapt tions and the coordinator of person for international affairs of face, and it means that it is language in the region. your strategy accordingly. the program at GVSU, said in the U.S. Treasury Depart­ deeply embarrassing to you as “You can’t have one or two ment, where she presided over an individual to put someone PR strategies that work for the the administrations global eco­ else in a position to be embar­ whole country,” Alaimo said. nomic diplomacy initiatives. rassed in your presence. “You really have to micro tar­ Alaimo said there were 10 “So, what that means is that get communities. What you’ll cultural clusters that break up you never spend a meeting to find in South Africa is that PR the world. This concept is the tell a person that you are deeply firms will actually figure out central topic in her book, which disappointed with them be­ who the cool kids are in a par­ uses data taken from interviews cause that would entail the loss ticular township. with 87 public relations profes­ of face for that person and that “This kid may not have any sionals in over 31 countries. organization, but also for you. money, but he or she serves “Previous researchers So, you are concerned about as an influence over the other wrote the worlds people into protecting your own reputa ­ teens in the community” 10 different cultural groups, ” tion, but also that of everyone For more information about Alaimo said. “This was done else who is in your presence.” Alaimo and her work, visit as part of the globe study, Becky Thomason, a GVSU www.karaalaimo.com . which was a 10-year study by student with an emphasis in GLOBAL: Kara Alaimo, assistant professor at Hofstra University, speaks about her new book Monday, 170 researchers around the public relations, asked Alai­ Feb. 13, on the Pew Campus. 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ACCOLADES GV named ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ National designation recognizes busing system

BY MEGAN WEBSTER and benefits that result in 14 schedule and are in commu ­ and the designation itself. M WEBS TER@LAN THORN.COM percent of their employees not nication with drivers to ensure “Pew Campus Operations driving to and from work alone the buses do their best to stay is responsible for managing wpor the ninth year in a row, within a year long period-nr- T on schedule,” Haynes said. transportation services, at . the Grand Valley State Univer­ One way the university “Our faculty, staff and students University,” Flayes said. “The sity has been named a “Best managed to achieve that can show their ID and ride university has established a Workplace for Commuters ” number was through the any of The Rapids buses at no culture of transit that starts by the Best Workplaces for partnership between GVSU charge to the individual.” with President Haas, and the Commuters (BWC) pro­ Transportation Services and The BWC program is run communications and market ­ gram. This designation has The Rapid, a busing system by the Center for Urban Trans­ ing is managed by Jalyn Kamp been awarded to GVSU ev­ that allows the employees of portation Research, which is in the operations department. ery year since 2009 due to the GVSU to have an alternative maintained by the College of It is a group project (with) university’s busing Astern. many hands that help with option for transportation to Engineering at the University COMMUTE: Parking Lot H pictured Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. GVSU I his national designation and from work. All students, of South Florida, along with the managing the system.” was named'Best Workpace for Communters. ’ GVL I kevin sielaff recognizes employers who of­ faculty and staff can ride The National Center for Transit Re­ The naming of GVSU as fer excellent commuter benefits Rapid for free, and in 2016, search and the Florida Depart­ a “Best Workplace for Com­ To learn more about Best that meet the requirements de­ I he Rapid served as transpor­ ment of Transportation. muters ” allows the university “Anytime the university Workplaces for Commuters, termined by the National Stan­ tation for 2.6 million people. As far as GVSU’s involve­ to continue to make a positive shows to be a leader, it shows visit www.bestworkplaces . dard of Excellence. In order to Lisa Haynes, assistant vice ment with the designation, impact on the surrounding en­ well for the University’’ Haynes org. For more information receive the “Best Workplace for president of Pew Campus and Hayes explained that there vironment. Hayes said this des­ said.“ We are always looking for about GVSU’s advancements Commuters ” national desig­ Regional Centers Operations, are many factors and people ignation displays GVSU’s lead­ ways to show the value added in transportation efficiency for nation, employers must apply explained I he Rapids essential involved when it comes to ership abilities in sustainability, that GVSU provides, and this is faculty, staff and students, visit andprove they provide services role in this designation. who is responsible for the ef­ which is an important goal of another way to show our com­ “The Rapid maintains the ficiency of the busing system the university at large. mitment to sustainability.” www.lakerline.org.

CAREER tion. She thinks individuals beforehand can help with de­ should reflect beforehand to veloping good questions. Learning how to talk to employers prepare for an actual inter­ The “How to Talk to Em­ view with an employer. ployers” event is also applicable GV event to highlight communication skills for job interviews, professional settings “When laying out your at­ to students looking for intern­ but knowing how to connect will be hosting an event called tions and career fields. tributes to an employer, stories ships, even if they are unsure of BY DESTINY JONES “Being equipped (with a) and examples should be con­ what they would like to do. [email protected] meaningfully with employers is “How to Talk to Employers.” an important networking skill. The purpose of the event is to little information of the em­ necting the dots,” she said. Riksen said when talking Becklin also noted dressing to employers about intern­ Talking to a professional To help students and help students and alumni pre­ ployers beforehand is a good business casual is important to ships, students should know in their field of interest can alumni develop their profes­ pare conversations and learn way to prepare,” Riksen said, make a good first impression, how to talk about themselves be nerve-wracking and in­ sional communication skills, how to introduce themselves suggesting students visit em­ as well as “bringing a notepad, and describe what their skills timidating for some students, Grand Valley State University and engage in dialogue with ployers’ websites to collect professionals. The event will background information be­ questions, a folder of resumes are. She suggested practicing take place in Kirkhof Center forehand. “This will help de­ and strong handshakes, too.” a thirty-second or one-min­ Room 2263 of Thursday, Feb. velop questions in advance so Riksen said students should ute pitch while rehearsing in 16, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. that you are informed.” develop good, specific ques ­ a mirror or using an audio Megan Riksen, a career ad­ Rachel Becklin, a career tions to ask employers instead recording system. visor at the GVSU Career Cen­ adviser and internship spe­ of the general, “So, what does For more information about ter, believes colleges students of cialist at the GVSU Career your company do?” Instead, “How to Talk to Employers,” any year should talk to employ­ Center, also thinks that when she thinks students should ask visit www.gvsu.edu/events/ ers. She said doing so is a good preparing, students should more open-ended questions how-to-talk-to-employers-6/. practice and an excellent way to know what their goal is and that can help the flow of the get to know different organiza­ have some general informa­ conversation. Doing research

EMPLOYEE: GVSU student, Calvin Snedeker speaks to a representa­ tive at the Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 26. 2016 GVL I LUKE HOLMES

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ts no secret that, for sity has made great efforts the most part, Lakers to immerse itself not only like Grand Valley in the Grand Rapids com­ IState University. We munity but also throughout brag about our location, we Michigan as a whole. From love our campus and we are our partnerships with somewhat oddly obsessed Wayne State University to with our university president. the expansion of our health Its only natural that we want education in Grand Rapids, everyone else to love us, we have proven that we [email protected] too—including Michigan are here to stay and here to representatives. contribute to the profes­ Though GVSU con­ sional world while enrolled Hockey fans should support tinuallyshows growth in at GVSU and beyond. enrollment, impressive We know that if the successful basketball games performance metrics and state were to adopt an al­ NBA vs. NHL an overall high university location process based on forcing teams on Twitter to nio Gates, decided to play carried off the court because satisfaction rating, we still performance, there would play nice with each other, football instead of basket ­ he had cramps. In fact, the receive the second lowest be schools that would suf ­ supporters of the NHL are ball and wound up being hockey fans were all over it, amount of federal funding fer from a large decrease saying something. So what is two of the best tight ends it was almost a celebratory for a public university from in funding. We don’t want it that gets people so riled up ever, with the latter never event for them, they couldn’t the state of Michigan. this—we know the struggle that they can’t be happy for playing a down of football post enough memes. But then For the first time, we of being a college student, the successes that basketball is in college. Now, imagine something happened, game finally see some financial and we don’t want other incurring right now? if it was LeBron James 2, and everyone that watched promise on the horizon, but schools to lose funding. Clearly there is some lined up out there. Simply LeBron get carried off in game were not there yet. Although However, the state needs to sort of inferiority complex. put, the talent level, partly 1 tuned right back in, because Gov. Rick Snyder has recom­ come up with a way to award Hockey has never, and likely due in part to the type of they didn’t care. The NHL has mended GVSU for a 3.4 per­ those with performance will neverbe more popular athletes the game priori­ recentlyrealized that skill, cent increase in state funding, metrics instead of awarding BY JAKE KEELEY than the NBA, and being tizes, as well as the small along with a little toughness, is the highest increase among schools just because they’ve [email protected] that they occupy the same roster sizes, ultimately why people enjoytheir game. all the universities, the Michi­ been around longer. seasons, fans just can’t stand select for the best athletes As a result, they are continu­ gan House and Senate still While we appreciate In the midst of one of the that. Hockey fans continue out there. Comparing this ally trying to open the ice up have to approve the request. the contributions from our most historic and memorable to wonder how basketball with hockey, as much as to put that skill on display. In past years, we have seen personal benefactors and stretches in the history of the fans can watch the NBA with everyone loved the ‘grind You don’t have to look very they rarely keep what the other sources of financial NBA, there seems to continu­ all of those selfish play­ line’, nobody really wants far to see the attentionthat the governorrecommends and support, GVSU is following ally be a feeling of unhappiness ers and the lack of defense to go to a game to watch NBA is generating. Even Juras ­ more often than not lower all the rules and deserves to from, shall I say, one of the less being played. Despite the Kirk Maltby kill a penalty. sic Park in Toronto is buzzing. the percentage of increase. be rewarded for that. Our fortunate sports leagues. No obvious inaccuracies, which However, what hockey But first, credit must be given We hope, as members of universityis not only con­ matter what the NBA does, we basketball fans are tired can’t match in talent, it to the NBA for putting their the university, that our high tinuing to grow in size but there will undoubtedly be of disproving at this point, far surpasses basketball in best foot forwardand limiting performance records are is also emerging alongside some sucker punches thrown the fact of the matter is that toughness. Basically that’s all the amount of contact allowed, taken into consideration University of Michigan and from fans the NHL. Whether people want to see the best I can write about this point. in order for their most exciting when it comes to planning Michigan State University LeBron James flops to get a of the best competing, and Toughness clearly doesn’t players to flourish. Maybe with the budget for 2018. as one of the top schools in call, Paul Pierce gets wheeled that is wh^tthe N{^\ is. gnphasis oujskill in the Currently, GVSU has a the state. With this growth off the court in a chair despite Thinking about it an­ NHL we will see something graduation rate of 70 percent, comes the need to fund the having a shoulder injury, other way, two college bas­ then everyone would be about similar. Or perhaps we’ll miss compared to schools such, students who have chosen or most recently, the NBA ketball players not good hockey. Sure, people got upset it because we were watching an as Wayne State University GVSU as their top choice. institutes a social media policy enough to make the NBA, when, in the NBA Finals of NBA game instead. with only 32 percent and Without proper funds, it is Tony Gonzalez and Anto­ all places, LeBron James was Northern Michigan Univer­ difficult to make resources sity with 48 percent (both of available to all students. which receive significantly We consistently put up more funding than GVSU). the best numbers in the Calm down, millennials aren’t that bad Looking at just the facts, we state yet aren’t rewarded belief perpetuated by older is not a negative. We grew legal drink. Our work ethic believe that our university for it. Its time GVSU Lak ­ generations who have yet to up observing recessions, the hasn’t evaporated, it has has shown year and year ers—students, faculty, staff understand the change. house market failing and cases adjusted in techniques and again that we are exceed­ and administration—are Of course our generation of terrorism. Is it a wonder we focused on different goals. ing expectations, a feat recognized and rewarded is different than others, we want to be secure financially? Say what you want about that should be recognized for their hard work to make were raised with advancing ‘You don’t know how to these attributes, but 1 think through state funding. our university better. technology, different current save money orelse you could that all of these traits can reap Additionally, our univer­ eventsand a new culture. pay for college.’ I have tried positive benefits. Our new spin Like our parents who grew up paying for college and it is on life allows us to be more dancing to Elvis and advocat­ hard. So instead of spreading creative and throw tradition GVL EDITORIAL BOARD ing peace and love much to blame, how about noting the to the wind. Our detachment the disapproval of their elders, dramatic increase in college from old values allows us to HANNAH LENTZ Editor-in-chief BY SHEA SLAUGHTER we have also developed new tuition in comparison to be more than just a blue collar JESS HODGE Associate editor [email protected] ideologies that seem absurd. minimum wage within the worker, but rather a contribut­ EMILY DORAN News editor Selfies, hashtags, texting, oh recent years? Financial situ ­ ing member to society in other BEAU TROUTMAN Sports editor Over the past couple of my. For some reason, the ations are no longer what ways as well. 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DEMOCRACY DANCE Do third parties stand a chance? Community Service Learning Center examines election systems, voting in the U.S.

BY EMILY DORAN presidential election cast minority representation. [email protected] their ballots using the “lesser Tafel said realistically, of two evils” argument, opt­ third parties could only have I he 2016 presidential ing instead to back one of the a chance in U.S. presidential election sparked fresh debate major two-party candidates. elections if the political sys­ about the role and potential “With our most recent tem itself completely changed. of third parties in the United election, there were a lot of She offered a mixed-member States’ political system. Is it people who voted, in a lot proportional representation worthwhile to vote for a third- of ways, more against a can­ method as a potential alter­ party candidate, or would that didate as opposed to for a native, although she said the be throwing away a vote? Is candidate,” Tafel said. “That’s likelihood that system would there any chance for a third actually pretty common in be popular and easily integrat­ party to receive enough sup ­ two-party systems.” ed in the U.S. seemed slim. port to break the long-stand­ Tafel said two-party po­ “What comparative re­ ing two-party system? litical systems naturally re­ search actually shows is that To answer these and other sulted from “first-past-the- election systems are not questions, the Grand Valley post,” or winner-take-all, changed frequently,” she said. State University Commu ­ election systems. “Barring any sort of major DANCING: K-pop Group Evolution performs during GVSU's Global Gala Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. K-pop nity Service Learning Center “Why do we have a two- shift in a different election Group Evolution is preparing to host K-pop Unleashed Thursday, Feb. 16. COURTESY | NATE FOSTER (CSLC) hosted its first De­ party system?” she said. “In system, the research shows mocracy 101 event, “Elec­ part because of the way that that generally, yes, we will tions & Two-Party Systems: our election system struc ­ havetwo parties.” K-pop Unleashed celebrating Korean culture Why Third Parties Have It tures competition.” Tafel said without such a Rough, ” Wednesday, Feb. 15, Tafel said the first-past-the- shift occurring, voting for a BY EVA PERRON incorporate another cul ­ dents in America,” Salik said. in the Kirkhof Center. post system had some benefits, third-party candidate was, es­ [email protected] ture within a university set­ “This way, they could possibly During her presentation, including voter convenience, sentially, throwing away a vote, ting,” said Taylor Scherman, get acquainted and better un­ Heather Tafel, associate pro­ clear outcomes, broad politi­ although she stressed individ­ The world holds an endless a member of K-pop Group derstand a new culture. ” fessor of political science at cal parties and the exclusion of uals ’ rights to cast their ballots variety of unique passions, and Evolution. “There is more The members of the K-pop GVSU, said the number of extreme parties. Nevertheless, how they pleased K-pop, a term defining Korean than just our (American) cul ­ Group Evolution hope ev­ voters identifying as inde­ Tafel said there were also sev­ pop culture, happens to be ture. There are other cultures eryone who attends the event pendent has increased. At eral downsides, such as strate­ LOG ON TO: one. The K-pop Group Evolu­ representative of our campus. ” leaves with an improved un­ the same time, though, she gic, insincere voting; exclusion tion club at Grand ValleyState While performing dance derstanding of Korean culture www.lanthorn.com covers of popular Korean mu ­ and the K-pop industry. said many voters in the 2016 of viable third parties; and less FOR THE FULL ARTICLE University will present its an­ nual K-pop Unleashed event, sic, this student organization “It’s a great wayto experi­ an upbeat showcase of Korean embraces postmodern sub ­ ence this culture firsthand,” pop culture, Thursday, Feb. 16, culture and aspires to bring Sherman said. “It’s not just at 7 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center forth foreign music industry Psy’s Gangnam Style. There’s Grand River Room. within Western society. more to the K-pop indus­ K-pop Group Evolution is “There’s a stereotype that try. We hope to inspire oth­ a dance team, as well as a cul ­ K-pop is really weird,” Scher­ ers with Korean culture and tural group, that seeks to bring man said, referencing the un­ show how it influences oth­ popularity to Korean culture familiarity surrounding the er music industries in this through K-pop dance. topic. “(But) people should world. There are even some Not many people are understand that there is music ethical issues with K-pop, aware of this pastime. Ash­ outside of our country. There is and hopefully they can look ley Salik, president of K-pop more to be offered.” at it with a critical eye.” Group Evolution, said K-pop To further enhance the K-pop Unleashed only Unleashed is an opportunity cultural side of K-pop, presen­ occurs once a year, but K- to “witness a whole new side tations by Delta Phi Lambda pop Group Evolution can be of the music industry.” With Sorority, Inc., the Taekwondo found performing at various performances by the K-pop Club, Korean Connection and events, including the Global organization itself, as well as study abroad will take place Gala and Sexy Accent Night. the Capoeira Mandinga Bra­ throughout the evening. For more information zilian dance group, there will “With Korean Connection about K-pop Unleashed, be a combination of subcul ­ and study abroad there, we visit www.gvsu.edu/events/ TALKING POLITICS: Heather Tafel discusses election systems during the Community Service Learning ture and art at the event. hope to have people get in­ kpop-unleashed-lib- 100-ap- Center’s first Democracy 101 event inside the Kirkhof Center Wednesday, Feb. 15. GVL I Kevin sielaff “It’s a great, fun way to volved in helping Korean stu ­ proved-1/.

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‘BREAKING DOWN WALLS’ MENTAL HEALTH 'Cupid’s Contributions’ campus food pantry ‘Replenish ’ AWARENESS EVENT BY ASHLYN KORIENEK ter,” said Patrick Johnson, their downtime they will the center will host its an­ Honing in on the stigma attached to mental illness, LAKERUFEmANTHORN.COM director of the Writing Cen­ get together, get crafty and nual “Night Against Procras­ the Grand Valley State University To Write Love On Her ter. “Even though we don’t make cards for us. But we tination” Thursday, March Arms club will host the event “Breaking Down Walls: For some, buying for contribute a lot of money, have also been making them 16, where students can gather Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness” Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Valentines Day is a breeze it’s just a little bit of time and on the spot, too.” and work on projects as an all­ the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room. and often involves a bouquet love. I think that from our As for future growth, night-long effort. Taking place from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., the campus of flowers or store bought point of view, we want to Johnson said the purpose The event will take place group will share facts and common myths about card for $4.99 covered in continue the good work. ” of the fundraiser is simply from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as con­ mental illness. In addition, group dialog will take hearts and glitter. However, The fundraiser began to contribute and promote sultants will be available to place around these stigmas. other students or faculty at as a casual agreement be­ a cause it finds progressive, help students. The event takes an informative and personal side Grand Valley State Universi­ tween Johnson and the and also to advertise the ser­ “People come to work on about several conditions such as depression, anxiety, ty might have procrastinated former Writing Center di­ vices of the Writing Center. projects and papers due at the suicide, addiction, self-harm and eating disorders. Any in the gift department. rector Ellen Schendel, who Currently, there are no plans end of the semester, and we fill questions can be sent to the group at twlohagvsu@ With this in mind, the noticed a similar event by to expand the fundraiser. the space with fun brain games, gmail.com. GVSU Fred Meijer Center for Ball State University. John­ “The expectation of a cer­ food or go on midnight walks. ” Writing and Michigan Au ­ son said the idea was for­ tain amount of money would These events, Johnson GVSU SURPLUS STORE TO HOLD OPEN HOURS thors hosted the third annual mulated in 24 hours and lead to disappointment, so a said, act as a chance for stu ­ Selling reused and repurposed items to students, “Cupids Contributions” event took off, as around $150 lot of ways we have not had dents to work alongside oth­ faculty and the Grand Rapids community, the Grand Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, was raised in its first year. the instinct to grow as much er like-minded people and Valley State University Surplus Store will hold open Feb. 14, as funds contributed “She sent me a note and as possible,” he said. “Our receive feedback on their hours Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the food pantry “Replen­ said ‘this looks like fun’,” he idea was we wanted to raise writing or projects. The items are sold in store during these open hours, ish,” which is sponsored by said. “About 24 hours later, awareness of our services and For more information on and also are sold online for less than the original price. the Womens Center. I put the program together the Women’s Center, as well the Writing Center’s services, Anything from a Apple products, to furniture and even The Writing Centers staff and we did‘it ourselves. as do something nice.” visit www.gvsu.edu/wc/. office supplies can be found at this sale. spent the semester prepar­ We spent time making red Later on in the semester, General public without a GVSU parking pass can ing for the event, creating hearts and gluing them park in the Watson Lot, after notifying the attendant. custom-made cards selling onto paper, and just sort of Faculty, staff and students with the appropriate for 50 cents, $1 for larger tried it out. It was phenom­ parking pass are permitted in all designated GVSU cards and $2 for a message or enally successful. ” lots. Students without a pass are encouraged to park drawingcreated on-the-spot. Melanie Rabine-Johnson, at the meters. Although set prices were coordinator for the Writing enacted, the center accept­ Center, said the effort func­ ‘EXCELLENCE SERIES: BIAS INCIDENT REPORTING ed donations of any amount tions as a way for student TRAINING’ from bypassing students, workers to bond, relax and Presented by members of Grand Valley State faculty and staff. make crafts together. University’s Team Against Bias (TAB), the "Bias Incident “Replenish has remained “We had our staff mak ­ Reporting Training” event Wednesday, Feb. 22, dives one of our favorite GVSU ing Valentine’s Day cards into the conversation on what to do in negative situa­ charities, we all embrace the during the entire semester,” GIVE LOVE: GVSU Writing Center staff Patrick Johnson and Melanie tions, the process and how to report them properly. efforts of the Womens Cen­ Rabine-Johnson said. “On Rabine-Johnson show off Valentine's cards. GVL | MACKENZIE BUSH For anyone experiencing hate, harassment or abuse on campus, bias incident reporting acts as a way to remediate these concerns. STUDENT ORGS This interactive training facilitates dialogue to en­ courage individuals understand free expression, and the impact on individuals or the community. GV Positive Black Women use ‘girl Register at www.gvsu.edu/sprout to ensure a spot, or contact Human Resources at [email protected] with questions. talk’ as campus-wide empowerment

‘THREE MINUTE THESIS’ COMPETITION AT GVSU BY RILEY COLLINS each other and the students. vas,” which celebrates and hon­ ety. As a result, Guyton said Showing the more academic side of Grand Valley RCOL L INSmAN THORN. COM “Who’s mentoring the ors women of color at GVSU, much of their notable work State University, the second annual “Three Minute mentees? That’s where Positive as well as prominent historical was credited to other people. Thesis” competition Wednesday, Feb. 22, featured The idea of “girl talk ” has Black Women came in,” said figures. The event took place “In order for their notable graduate students presenting original research in a reputation for a reason. Cassonya Carter, senior aca­ in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand work to be acknowledged it merely three minutes. While the idea is that women demic adviser for the Kirkhof River Room at noon. had to presented in a different The event is hosted by GVSU’s Graduate School come together casually to College of Nursing. “It started Last year’s honoree was manner - rather, by someone and the Graduate Student Association, as students are discuss issues and situations to be more of a supportive en­ Doris Rucks, the first coor­ that wasn’t an African Ameri­ invited to join and decide on a “People ’s Choice ” winner. they have in common, some­ vironment for us. ” dinator of GVSU’s women’s can woman,” Guytonsaid. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the competition will take off at times these commonalities Carter, along with a grow­ studies program. This overlooked part of in­ the Loosemore Auditorium. Contact gradschool@gvsu. can turn into something his­ ing number of faculty members For 2017, the tribute cele­ stitutional and social history edu with questions. toric. This is the case with the at PBW meetings, recognized brated the life work of Julieann is precisely what PBW and the GrandValley State University that underrepresented students Vanden Wyngaard, associate event strive to acknowledge UNITED STUDENTS AGAINST SWEATSHOPS student organization Positive needed people to relate with in dean at of the College of Lib­ and change. For members of ‘FIGHT FOR JUSTICE’ WORKSHOP Black Women (PBW). positions of power. Thus, PBW eral Arts and Sciences. Vanden PBW, it is a historybigger than For those interested in learning more about activ­ PBW was created in 1994 by structured itself into a sup ­ Wyngaard also served as the just women of color at GVSU. ism in the current political climate, the Grand Valley a group of GVSU faculty mem­ port space that fosters ambi­ GVSU music department chair “Our history, as women, State University United Students Against Sweatshops bers casually meeting for lunch tion among women of color at for 12 years. impacts what we all do,” student organization is hosting a workshop to discuss the issues they faced GVSU. PBW does this by offer­ The tribute introduced Carter said. “Rosa Parks Wednesday, Feb. 22, located in the Kirkhof Center’s while working at a predomi­ ing the perpetual “Trailblazer poetry, song and dance, as didn’t just change things for Grand River Room at 7 p.m. nately white institution. At the Award” during tributes. well as an interactive “live black women, she changed it The talk will be led by the Hedge Clippers orga­ time, support for women of PBW hosted the annual museum ” for guests to get a for women. So did Hillary.” nization, a group that works to combat issues which color was more limited, result ­ event Tuesday, Feb. 14, called closer look at the histories of The event credited women threaten basic human rights at all levels of American ing in PBW members filling “A Tribute to Black Women: notable, unrecognized black from all walks of life who have society. For more information, email the group at many roles simply to support Strong, Fierce and Dynamic Di­ women in history. made contributions to society, [email protected] , or visit hedgeclippers.org. “It highlights black women and paved the way for other who have made notable con­ generations to come. However, tributions but have had their Carter said the first step to en­

1 2 3----- 4 1 i S lid work intentionally overlooked suring a productive, growing or left out, ” said Ashley Guy­ history for black women and T4 ton, PBW member. “Women women in general is to ac­ 17 that have carried the load and knowledge the hardships and 20 worked tirelessly with no hon­ injustices of their past. orable mentions.” “Our history is important t

' TRIBUTE: The GVSU Cook Carillon Tower offers tours Dec. 8, 2015 of color for their historic ture, ” Carter said. contributions made to soci­ is as Julianne Vanden Wyngaard plays the music. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

45 ■ GREEK LIFE I Valentine’s Day cards with bers to see the children we Valentine’s for a cause the children. It was said by help year round raising mon­ 1 Phi Mu members that ac­ ey,” said QuintanillaDowdell, Phi Mu volunteer at Helen DeVos Children ’s Hospital 87 tivities like this allow the community service chairman Phi Mu Wednesday, Feb. 8, children to feel an escape of for the sorority, “But also to J BY TY KONELL CLUES AC ROSS TKONEL LmAN THORN. COM when the Greek organization sorts from the daily strug ­ see how the children still has 1. Glasgow inhabitant 41. Fictional elephant volunteered at Helen DeVos 5. Dangerous tidal bore 42. Grave gles of their illnesses. a smile on their face. Allow­ 10. Prevents harm to creatures 43. 12th month (abbr.) The popular phrase “chil­ Children’s Hospital. “They get to do normal ing cancer not to bring them 14. Upper class 44. Knights' garment The organization’s event 15. Caused an open infection 45. One point S of due E dren are the future ” was things that they might do in down, but to make them into 16. Styptic 46. Lender Sallie___ honored by the Grand Val­ at the hospital involved the school if they were healthy a stronger person. 17. Am. Nat'l. Standards Inst. 47. Express pleasure 18. Muse of lyric poetry and 48. Grassland, meadow ley State University sorority sorority members making enough like make Valentines “As the leader of the event mime 49. Vikings state at a Valentines party at school. and the person who made it 19. He fiddled 52. Deck for divination 20. Afrikaans 55 Mountain They also talk with us about all happen, I was so incred­ 22. Don't know when yet 56. Cavalry sword their dreams and what they ibly proud and blessed to 23. Mottled cat 60. Largest known toad species Earn transfer credits in Southfield, mi 24. 1803 USA purchase 61. Once more Summer Term May 15 - July 21 want to be when they grow up, ” have sisters in my chapter 27. Engine additive 63. Cavity said Anne Dunbar, member of willing to give up some of 30. Reciprocal of a sine 64. Paper this tin plate 31. __King Cole, musician 65. Slang for backward CHOOSE FROM Phi Mu ’s Philanthropy Com­ their own personal time be­ 32. Time in the central U.S. 66. James__, American steam THESE PROGRAMS: mittee. “It’s funny to have play­ yond education and Phi Mu 35. Insect pupa sheaths engineer ful conversations with them. 37. Prefix denoting “in a” 67. Sea eagles Architectural Enqinminq Environmental Chemistr to help impact people’s lives 38. Okinawa port city 68. Wooded It also gives the parents a little who need it the most.” 39. Capital of Pais-dc-Calais 69. Expression of annoyance Archrtecture Gar* Art 40. Small amount Audio Enqmwmq Technology Graphic Dngn break, so they can get coffee or Biomedical Engineering Humanities give attention to a sibling. Some LOG ON TO: CLUES DOWN Busmecs Administration Industrial Design 1. Spawn of an oyster 34. Slightly late parents thanked us for that.” 2. Town near Venice 36 Taxi Chemical Biology Industrial Enqmeennq www.lanthorn.com Chemistry Information Technology 3. Bone (pi.) 37. Political action committee “The event allowed mem­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE 4. Pair of harness shafts 38. Grab CmI Engineering 5. Midway between E and SE 40 Between 13 <4 19 6. Of a main artery 41. Body cleansings 7. Catches 43 Newsman Rather (omtrurtior. Engineering 8. Maintained possession 44. Great school in Mass. iechnoty) k*iaceiwt^Ha| Mpl 9. Old Tokyo 46. Technology school 10. Yemen capital 47. Have a great ambition 11. Commoner 49. Groans 12. Street border 50. Fill with high spirits 13. Old Xiamen 51. Expressed pleasure 21. Soul and calypso songs 52 Modem London gallery 23. Explosive 53. A gelling agent in foods 25. Put into service 54. Dilapidation 26. Swiss river 57. Swine 27. Territorial division 58. Footwear museum city 28. Pulse 59. Respite 29. Hair curling treatments 61. Creative activity 32. Small group of intriguers 62. Slight head motion 33. Portion Answerson pg. 10 CHARITY: GVSU’s Phi Mu sisters volunteer for Helen DeVos Chil ­ dren’s Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 8 COURTESY | PHI HU SORORITY FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN 10 (&GVLSPORTS SECTION I A7

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STARKS EARNS GLIAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK Juwan Starks, a senior guard on the Grand Valley State men’s basketball team, earned GLIAC North Division Player of the Week honors after his perfor ­ mance in two home victories against Northwood and Lake Superior State. Starks averaged 22.5 points in the two games and made 10-of-13 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. In the Lakers first game against Northwood, Starks scored 19 points in the first half on his way to a career-high 28 points. Starks made six 3-point ­ ers, shooting 8-of-13 from the field in 27 minutes of the bench. He also hauled in five rebounds in the 94-83 win. Against LSSU, Starks did the brunt of his damage at the end of the game, scoring the final six points for the Lakers. He hit the eventual game-winning 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining in the game. He finished the game with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a career-high four steals.

GVSU’S LANGS AWARDED GLIAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK For the first time this season, a Grand Valley State women ’s basketball player was featured as a GLIAC Player of the Week selection. Senior guard Janae Langs received the award after SUITS: Grand Valley State women ’s basketball coaches Mike Williams (right) and Phil Sayers (left) look on during the Lakers’ Throwback Thursday night win over averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds Northwood Feb. 9. Williams brought his defensive-minded philosophy to GVSU from Davenport University, where he coached for four years, gvl | KEVIN SIELAFF and three assists in two victo ­ ries over Northwood and Lake Superior State. The selection marked the first time Langs re­ ceived the award in her career. Defense wins championships In the first game of the weekend, Langs posted a dou ­ GV women ’s basketball to rely on defense for deep playoff run ble-double with 20 points and 13 components to having a rebounds leading the Lakers to a BY JOSH PEICK second best defense in 15 season, the Panthers al­ hands up and anticipate in­ 73-52 victory. The game marked JPEICK(cuLAN THORN. COM the nation, giving up only lowed only 48.3 points per stead of waiting for things to successful defense. Langs second double-double of 52.3 points per game. game, claiming the top de­ happen. He definitely em­ “There are three things the season. She leads the team in efense wins Ever since GVSU coach fense in the nation. phasizes the anticipation in­ we try to do,” Williams said. rebounding this season despite champion­ Mike Williams joined the The focus on defense stead of a reaction.” “Number one, we don’t want being the shortest player on the ships: the program in the 2015-16 provedto be an adjustment Once the players bought to foul. We don’t want to put roster. Dmost overused season, the Lakers have for some of the Lakers in into the system, the defense you on the free throw line.” Langs almost repeated her phrase in sports. Last sporteda strong unit on the Williams’ first season. worked like clockwork. In A prime example of this performance against LSSU, fall­ season, the defense of the defensive end of the floor. “He was way more of an two seasons, GVSU has philosophy in action is when ing one rebound short of another Grand Valley State wom­ Arriving from Daven­ active defensive coach than dropped its opponents’ GVSU beat Saginaw Val­ double-double. She finished with en’s basketball team took port, Williams coached the our last coach was,” said se­ points per game average by ley State at home earlier in 16 points and nine rebounds in the Lakers all the way to Panthers to a pair of Final nior Piper Tucker. “It took more than 10 points. the season. The Lakers held the 78-50 victory. Langs finished the Final Four. This sea­ Four berths while he was us that full first semester to Williams’ defensive philosophy includes three the weekend shooting .538 son, the Lakers own the at the helm. In the 2014- finally get it down, have our SEE W. HOOPS I A8 percent from the field and .571 percent from three-point terri­ tory. M.BASKETBALL

FIVE GVSU WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ATH­ LETES AWARDED GLIAC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK After hosting the GVSU Big Meet, the Grand Valley State women ’s track and field team was well represented in the GLIAC Player of the Week awards. The 4x400 meter relay team all won Women ’s Track Athlete of the Week while Kyra Hull won Women ’s Field Athlete of the Week. The Lakers relay team of Chant’e Roberts, Rachael Walters, Jessica O’Connell and Angela Ritter each earned honors after narrowly edging out Southwest Baptist in the 4x400. The time of 3:43.09 broke a school record and was good enough for fastest time in the GLIAC and second fastest in Division II. Hull earned the top spot in the weight throw with a throw of 20.07 meters (65T0.25"). The throw earned her an auto­ matic qualification for the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships while placing her third in the GLIAC and fifth in Division II in the event. MULTITALENTED: Grand Valley State junior forward Chris Dorsey pulls up for a jump shot during the Lakers’ game against the Wayne State Warriors Jan. 19. Dorsey has started GVSU’s last four games at point guard after beginning the season as a role player, and has brought a unique skill set to the position. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

VARSITY SCHEDULE ...... illinium...... MEN’S BASKETBALL The talented Mr. Dorsey Thursday, 8 p.m. vs. Michigan Tech Versatile guard Chris Dorsey finds way into starting lineup in first year at GV games at point guard. He’s av­ “It made sense to give offered me a scholarship. I Saturday, 3 p.m. vs. Northern BY BEAU TROUTMAN to do one thing: work hard. Michigan SPOR TSmA N THORN COM It is a skill that has de­ eraging 6.5 points per game him that opportunity.” just decided to take it, and WOMEN’S BASKETBALL fined his collegiate bas­ this season and is second on Dorsey attended Troy it was a great decision.” High School in Michigan, After nearly deciding Thursday, 6 p.m. Michigan Tech Grand Valley State ju ­ ketball career. the team with 57 assists. nior Chris Dorsey is a man "It’s a dream come true to Standing at 6 foot 3 where he earned all-state, all not to pursue basketball at Saturday, 1 p.m. vs Northern be honest, to even be here, inches, he isn’t your av­ conference and all-city hon­ all, Dorsey became a star at Michigan of many talents. He can score, pass, play different coming from a community erage point guard. ors as a captain of the team. Macomb. He was named TRACK AND FIELD positions, defend the rim college,” Dorsey said. “He’s made the adjust­ Despite the success, Dorsey Freshman of the Year by the Friday, 3 p.m. at GVSU Tune-Up and just about anything Dorsey is in his first sea­ ment (from community says he received little inter­ Michigan Community Col­ LACROSSE else on the basketball court. son with the GVSU men’s college) pretty quick, ” said est from college teams. Col­ lege Athletic Association and lege basketball wasn’t on his was voted to the MCCAA Friday, 7 p.m. at Florida Southern His most important talent, basketball team after trans­ GVSU coach Ric Wesley. College though, transcends the hard­ ferring from Macomb Com­ “He’s a unique player. He’s a radar until an open gym Eastern Conference Second multi-positional player, he workout at Macomb. Team. In hLs second and final Saturday, 12 p.m. at Adelphi wood. Leading a fast break munity College, where he down the floor? Forget about played for two seasons. After doesn’t exactly fit in to any “I went to an open gym, season there, Dorsey aver­ MEN’S TENNIS it. Feeding a perfect pass to a beginning the season as a category. As time’s gone on, and I played really good,” aged 13.6 points, 5 rebounds Friday, 12 p.m. vs. Aquinas teammate? ihats definitely role player, he has worked his his execution has gotten way Dorsey said. “One of the Sunday, 6p.m. vs. Davenport up there. No, Dorsey’s most way into the starting lineup, better. His ability to run our coaches, (Chris Shepard), impressive talent is his ability and has started the past four team really improved. saw me and he immediately SEE DORSEY | A8 ♦ ♦ FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A8 | SPORTS (a GVLSPORTS ^0

TRACK AND FIELD GV high jumper Hunter Weeks Beautiful’ eyeing national championship win a national championship. BY JACOB ARVIDSON and better things in mind. JARVIDSON(a)LANTHORN.COM First on the chopping He took each jump like it was block is the GVSU indoor re­ going to be his last and had High jumping is an art. cord. The mark to beat is 2.15 a great mental attitude and I Some are naturally gifted meters (7 feet 1/2 inches), set think that is what’s going to and others work hard at by Jeremy Pearson in 2000. separate him from the rest of perfecting their craft to turn Pearson also holds the out ­ them next month.” raw talent into greatness. door record at 2.18 meters. Being able to join Weeks at Grand Valley State’s Weeks has had multiple the national meet to participate Hunter Weeks is the per­ opportunities to cement his alongside him and encourage fect combination of both. name in the indoor record him on the biggest stage would “The word I would use is books, most recently at the mean a lot to Bean, who at this beautiful, ” said fellow GVSU GVSU Big Meet when he point is a few inches short of high jumper Brandon Bean. just missed clearing the bar qualifying for the upcoming “Everything from the walk- at 2.16 meters (7 feet-1 inch). indoor national meet. in to the actual attempt is so “It has been frustrating,” “Hunter isn’t just a team­ beautiful and flawless. Its to Weeks said. “I’ve been so mate, he’s a really close the point now where you can close on all of the attempts friend,” Bean said. “We get count way more bars that he I’ve taken at those bars, so hype, we get excited, and I feel has made effortlessly than he it’s kind of getting to me, but like that motivates both of us. has missed. You know you’re I don’t need it now, I need it I have fun just watching him, special when you miss a bar at the nationals meet. so it’s even more fun to com­ and everyone’s shocked.” “I’d love to have my name pete side byside with him.” The sophomore has on those record boards. I Including both the in­ reached the brink of great­ have my name on my high door and outdoor seasons, ness, jumping 7 feet for the school boards, so it would be Weeks will have six more first time in his career Satur ­ cool to see that up there.” chances to win that coveted day, Jan. 28 at the Mike Lints If anything is holding him national championship be­ Alumni Meet, joining what back, it would be the frustra ­ fore he graduates. GVSU jumps coach Steve tion of not clearing bars when “It’d mean the world to me,” Jones calls “an exclusive club. ” he knows he can, Jones said. he said. “I could never dream of “Since the first person hit 7 “Physically, he has all the something like that when I was feet, that’s always the number tools to be successful, ” Jones in high school, I didn’t think Id you want to hit,” said Jones, said. “I just try to help him re­ be here. I have the opportunity who joined the 7-foot club member our cues. We usually and I’m going to do my best to during his collegiate days at use one or two words that help take advantage of that.” the University of Wisconsin him to remember what he’s Weeks is easily recog­ in 2003. “Six-eleven and three supposed to focus on for that nizable during a meet. His quarters doesn’t cut it. You have day. Before he jumps I’ll shout tall frame stands out even to jump 7 feet to be a part of it out to him and put him in a amongst the above average that club. Whether you jumped good attitudemoving forward.” height of most high jumpers. STANDING TALL.: Hunter Weeks takes on the high jump Friday. Feb. 19. 2016. Weeks jumped 7 feet for it in the 70s, the 80s or the 90s, The best way to combat His approach is the same jump the first time in his career Saturday. Jan. 28 and is eyeing the national championship. GVL I EMILY FRYE it doesn’t matter; it’s still 7 feet.” mental roadblocks is confi­ after jump. After a short sprint Weeks is one of three Di­ dence. Nothing would give to get warmed up, Weeks be­ and he’s going to clear it. the switch became evident. pad and looking back to see vision II athletes to clear 7 Weeks more confidence than gins several feet back from his “It’s really special. If you “I think it’s going to get the bar still in place is what feet this indoor season, and a national championship. starting point, gathers himself, haven’t seen it yet, it’s really me places,” Weeks said. “I it’s all about, Weeks said. though the mark isn’t an au ­ He already has the title of steps up to his starting mark, something to marvel at.” was bringing in too much “If the bar is high I’ll get tomatic qualifier to the na­ high school state champion gathers himself again by lean­ Jones and Weeks de­ speed, so I would just push really excited to the point tional meet, it would take a and NCAA Division II All- ing back, then takes off. cided to tweak the approach myself through the bar where I don’t know what to career performance from 15 American. Adding “national “When he does his walk-in, slightly at the beginning of each time. I couldn’t plant do,” he said. “A lot of times other jumpers in order to champion” to that resume is you can just see it in his eyes this year, adjusting from a right. I would always plant I can tell while I’m still in knock him out, something not far out of the question. that he’s going to clear the bar,” six-step run up to an eight- and my foot would roll ” the air if I’ve cleared it. It’s that will not happen. “It always comes down to Bean said. “He’s going to do ev­ step. At first, Weeks ’ results In high jump, it’s ulti ­ all exciting for me. It’s a Although clearing the the day,” Jones said. “From erything perfectly. He’s going suffered from the change, but mately about getting over rush. I love this and that’s 7-foot bar is not a feat to be what I saw at the Big Meet, he to stay focused on everything gradually the success started the bar. 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up with the Cardinals, the de­ your heart and your effort, hav­ stepped up to fill the void As the season has pro­ her to do and she does it well," W. HOOPS fense shut down SVSUs best ing everyone on board to get a she left behind. gressed, Tucker has defended Williams said. “I like her with CONTINUED FROM A7 offensive weapon, Wendling. stop,” said senior Taylor Lutz. “(Dawson) is a huge loss out on the perimeter much whoever she guards. Certain Wendling, a post player, scored A coach can bring as much for our team, but everyone more than in the past. players do really well, and then the Cardinals to only one only eight points that game. It philosophy and ideas that he or on our team is stepping up, ” “Each game I’m getting when she guards them, they free throw attempt all game, marked only the third time she she wants, but without the play­ Lutz said. “We have a full more and more comfortable,” don’t seem to do as well. In my which coincides with the sec­ scored less than 10 points in a ers buying in, the defense will team of girls that are willing Tucker said. “For the past three opinion, she’s a special player.” ond defensive philosophy. game this season. not succeed. Luckily for GVSU, to step up which is key.” years I’ve been down on the Whether posts are guard­ “Number two is, we try to The final component of the players have bought into A vital part of the GVSU de­ block with the big posts. Rarely ing out on the perimeter or the take away what you like to the philosophy is the tough ­ Williams’ defensive system. fense is the versatility it boasts. have I been on the guards.” guards are snatching defensive do,” Williams said. “If you’re est for the players to buy into, The Lakers returned two The shortest player on the team Although she is now rebounds, the lakers will rely a penetrating team, we try to but it is the most important. GLIAC All-Defensive Team Janae Langs leads the team in spending time shutting down on their defense if theywant to take away the penetrators. If “Finally, we want to be members in Lutz and Kayla rebounding while forwards guards, Tucker still competes make another deep playoff run. you’re a post team, we try to relentless on every posses­ Dawson, but midway through Korynn Hincka and Tucker are and disrupts some of the top take away the post.” sion until the end of every the season Dawson exited the often pitted against shooters to centers in the conference. Heading into the matchup shot clock, ” Williams said. lineup with a broken wrist.. disrupt shots with their length. “She does whatever you ask Saturday, Jan. 21, the Car­ “I think that’s the toughest “It’s made us guard a little “Sometimes we pigeon hole dinals made and attempted thing to get players to do.” differently,” Williams said. these players. Well you’re a post the second most free throws The Lakers force 17.9 “This year (Dawson) was so you guard a post,” Williams in the GLIAC. SVSUs Emily turnovers per game, some of really defending. If she was said. “We move our players Wendling made the only free which come from an expir­ all-defense last year, she was around a lot. In my opinion, throw attempt that game or the ing shot clock due to a tena­ playing better this year.” athletes will do what you ex­ back end of a three-point play. cious defensive attack. In Dawson’s absence, pect of them and these players In the Lakers ’ second match­ “The key to any defense is a number of players have are willing to do it.”

against some of these point point guards in the GLIAC in The former community DORSEY guards (in the GLIAC). Akaemji Williams, who is third college player understands the CONTINUED FROM A7 Myles is a little bit more of a in the conference with 21.5 privilege of this opportunity natural scorer, so it’s kind of points per game and first with maybemore than most. and 3.8 assists per game. nice having that spark plug 8 assists per game. The Lakers “A lot of people, they tend Though starting at a coming off the bench * played defense primarily out of to take it for granted,” Dorsey community college could Dorsey’s first start came the zone with Dorsey defend­ said. “They come out of high be looked at as a disadvan­ against Wayne State Thurs ­ ing the top of the key. Williams school already getting a bunch tage, Dorsey says his expe­ day, Feb. 2, in Detroit near struggled, scoring just 14 points of scholarships. People at ju ­ rience at Macomb prepared his hometown, Troy. In on 5-of- 12 shooting. nior college, after those two him for the road ahead. front of friends, former Williams had a chance years, it’s over. Just coming out “I learned that dog men­ teammates and family, to win the game with a last- of there and working my tail off tality,” Dorsey said. “Just Dorsey had his best game of second 3-pointer, but Dors­ everysingle day and finally be­ playing hard at all times. At the season. Dorsey had 17 ey got a hand in his face, ing rewarded is really nice. (Macomb’s) games there’s points, 4 assists and 2 steals forcing an awkward shot. “I made it to junior col­ not many fans there like we in 35 minutes of action in a Dorsey said his biggest lege. I wasn’t satisfied with have here, so we didn’t really 65-62 loss to the Warriors. goal at GVSU is to simply win that, I still wanted to keep have as much attention, but “I’m not going to lie, I was games. The onlyway to do that getting better. I ended up each night you still had to a little nervous,” Dorsey said. is to do what got Dorsey to here, and I don’t want to be come out and fight. I learned “It happened to be in my GVSU in the first place—work. satisfied here either.” a lot about just fighting, if hometown also. As the game that makes sense.” went on, I felt comfortable.” That fighting mental­ The Lakers (15-10, 11-7 6 3 5 ity brought Dorsey to GVSU, GLIAC) will need Dorsey which he said was his favorite to be comfortable with just option out of all the schools three games remaining this 4 7 recruiting him. season. The Lakers host With Dorsey’s emergence Michigan Tech Thursday, 7 9 8 3 at the point guard position, Feb. 16 and then Northern it has given GVSU a one-two Michigan Saturday, Feb. 18. 4 7 6 punch with him and guard They end the season at Fer­ Share a photo of you and your Myles Miller, who started the ris State Thursday, Feb. 23. first 21 games at point guard. Currently tied at fourth in valentine for the chance to win At 5-foot- 10, Miller is quick the GLIAC with Lake Supe ­ and his burst makes him a rior State and Wayne State, a 6 2 4 5 a prize. Be sure to tag valuable player off the bench win or loss by any team could who can spark the offense. swing the conference stand­ 2 6 4 8 @GVLanthorn and use “Dorsey was the one guy ings in a different direction. tfGVTOTW to be eligible! that had been consistent off In the Inkers’ most recent 8 9 the bench, so it made sense game, a 71-69 victory over to give him a try," Wesley LSSU, Dorsey showed what 3 1 said. “He’s got a little more his size can bring to the team. .■ *,.r. size in there defensivelyLSSU features one of the top nswers Pg. 10 Level: Intermediate FEBRUARY 16, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ^0 @GVLSPORTS SPORTS| A9

LACROSSE 2017 GV lacrosse squad looking to build In bloom off last year’s early postseason exit BY BRADY MCATAMNEY last season, forcing her to miss said senior Erika Neumen. BMC A [email protected] the end of the regular season “I think having our mental­ and postseason play. ity and the will that we have Picture a flower pot. In­ Midfield play will be a and that each person on this side lies fine soil and even heavy focus for the team, as team thinks that we will be deeper rests one small seed. many of its leaders and top the next national champions With enough time and care, talents are most comfortable will push us towards becom­ that seed will bloom into a at the position. This gives ing the national champions.” ripe, green stem. From the Groveston an abundance of Additionally, Skomial be­ stem blooms a flower. different lineups to tinker with lieves that more wins are on The stem is Grand Valley as she takes advantage of the the horizon as long as the team States womens lacrosse team versatilityher playerspossess. can do one specific thing better and the inaugural flower on “What I told everybody is than they did last year. the branch was its 2016 season that what’s going to get them “I think generally taking where the team made its first on the plane andon the bus is care of the ball is something we ever NCAA tournament ap­ versatility,” Groveston said. “If want to do better, I think there pearance. The Lakers lost in the you can playanywhere on the were a lot of times where we got first round to No. 4 Dowling field, you’re kind of invalu­ a little ahead of ourselves or got College by a single goal. able. I can plug you where I a little frantic,” Skomial said. “I don’t think it was a need you. It’s been important.” “Being smarter with the ball disappointment, it was a The midfield attack fig­ is probably our biggest thing. taste. Now we’re really, re­ ures to be headed by a trio We have the talent, we have the ally hungry for the next of seniors in Ryan Skomial, speed, we have the athleticism, step,” said GVSU coach Ali­ Kira Dosenberry and Kelly and it’ll just come down to if cia Groveston. “It’s a really Leibovitz. They will be joined we can collaborate and come short season when you’re by junior Meghan Datema together as one and make sure one-and-done and we don’t and freshman Abbi O’Neal. we take care of the ball.” want to be that team any­ Watch for junior at­ ’ The improvement will more. We want to be the tackers Ashley Bailey and have to come quickly, as team that goes all the way.” Chelsey Bishop to play a the Lakers will begin their This year, the Lakers are pivotal role in netting goals. season with a gauntlet—as ready to turn wins into anoth­ Of course, no team can im­ has become the norm for er tournament appearance, prove on new players alone. The GVSU in recent seasons. and turn that appearance Lakers expect to take a stronger Thursday, Feb. 16 will see into a national championship. mindset in their matchups this the Lakers take on the No. 1 ALL THE WAY: Grand Valley State's Meghan Datema takes a faceoff during a game played last season. That is how the Lakers expect season and will look to win the ranked, defending national The Lakers return several starters this year and are eyeing a national championship. GVL I KEVIN sielaff their “plant” to bloom. close games that might have champion Florida Southern ping their matchup to Adelphi. victories you have confidence, No. 12 Bentley Falcons March The No. 8 ranked GVSU gone another way last year. Moccasins in Lakeland, Florida This time around, theywill not and confidence in your abili­ 6, No. 3 Le Moyne Dolphins with a quick turnaround before squad carries an immense “I think playing a full 60 settle for a 1-1 trip. ties, confidence in your team, Thursday, March 9, and No. 20 amount of talent over from last minutes this year will be the their matchup with the No. 2 “I think we were so excited confidence in your coaches, Pace Setters Sunday, March 12. year’s team into the new sea­ key and not taking those ranked Adelphi Panthers Feb. to win that first game we were confidence overall, and confi­ The Lakers also have son despite losing a few valu­ (conference) games so light­ 18 also in Lakeland. content to come home 1-1 and dence goes a long way’’ dates with the No. 5 Lin- able members to graduation. ly and using them to push Last season, the Lakers de­ that’s not the mindset this year,” GVSU will have time off fol­ denwood Lions in Al­ feated Senior goalkeeper Sarah ourselves to become bet­ the Moccasins in the sea­ Groveston said. “We want to lowing the Florida trip before lendale Thursday, March Zwilsky is ready to make her ter, especially with the early son opener, making them one earn those victories and come they head to Sparks, Mary­ 23, and the No. 6 Rollins presence felt between the pipes games too, using those to of two teams to beat the even­ home 2-0 and set ourselves up land during spring break to Tars Sunday, March 26 in after suffering an ACL tear late prepare for the later games,” tual champions before drop­ for success. When you have face three more ranked teams: Sparks, Maryland.

SHOOTING CLUB GV shooting club qualifies for first ever Making history appearance in NRA Championship 2017 grand valley state university tine with a 532. The Lakers place Michigan State. BY BRENDAN MCMAHON BMCMA HONQLAN THORN. COM finished 115 points above the “It’s a prettyamazing ex­ qualifying score of 1,980. perience but we still have The GVSU Shooting The Lakers shot so well in a lot of work to do in or­ career Club had a performance the first relay of the air rifle that der to shoot better,” Can­ for the record books in the both players and coaches felt tillon said. “But overall, I NRA Intercollegiate Indoor relief and confidence that they couldn’t be happier with all i% A V a .v' v . - ; Metric Position Smallbore almost certainly would qualify we accomplished so far.” Rifle Sectional and Preci­ for the championship. From finishing the 2014 thursday, february 23 “It was a relief for everyone season with just three mem­ sion Air Rifle Standing 1 - 5 pm Sectional Saturday, Feb. because once you qualify in one bers in the club to qualifying 11, at the Jackson County match you’veearned your trip,” for their first ever national thousands of full-tlmo Jobs, Intornshlps & co-ops Sportsman’s Club. Zwart said. “It took the stress of championship, the shooting club has come a long way. The Lakers ’ four-man off them for the rest of the day explore careeroptions with over 230 employers smallbore team finished and the rest of the smallbore “Seeing our team grow second overall in the sec­ match because they already and progress year to year GET your resume reviewed during expanded Time for Tene! tional with a score of 1,967. punched their ticket. ” has been an amazing accom­ STOP BY Career Center to PRINT your resume on resume paper for The air rifle team finished The smallbore team was plishment, just the prog­ 10< a copy! second overall as well, with made up of Lentine, Cantil­ ress all my teammates have a score of 2,095. lon, Ethan Potts, and Alex made, I couldn’t be happier Don ’t know what to do, say, or wear? Not only were these Cyburt. The Lakers relied right now,” Cantillon said. ATTEND So You Think You Can Network- Feb. 15, 5 -7pm, 1008 SCB scores hundreds of points on the steady consistency of The Lakers have done or How to Talk to Employers- Feb. 16,4—5pm, 2263 Kirkhof Center better than years past, these Lentine and Cantillon. enough celebrating and they results were good enough “ The sport itself is individual are focusing their attention for the Lakers to qualify for but we succeed as a team,” Len­ to preparing for the champi­ ' W, the 50 to Michigan and Monroe to the Career Fair, being held at their first ever appearance tine said. “We have a very close onship. Dedication from the 75 303 Monroe Ave, downtown Grand Rapids. in the NRA Intercollegiate bond between all of us which team will be no issue —Zwart Rifle Club Championship. definitely helps when we’re on is impressedwith the amount the line at tournament.” of time his team spends prac­ “I am very proud of ev­ VISIT the Ask Me career resource table for questions while at the fair. The team collectively ticing at the range. Shooters erything they have accom­ Campus representatives will be on hand to assist you! over came some adversity in even stay an hour or two after plished, the have worked @ exceptionally hard to get the smallbore match where practice time on day that the Spontond by: NorthwrMern Mutual to this point,” said GVSU there were a few poorly ex­ range owner allows. C Aarra (Van coach Cameron Zwart. “It’s ecuted shots. However, the “We need to stick with the gyu.tdu/cyr»/w

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HISTORIC: Members of the Grand Valley State shooting club take aim earlier this season. GVSU quali­ fied for the NRA Championship for the first time in the club ’s history. COURTESY I GVSU shooting CLUB

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Dll HOCKEY Column: D2 hockey poised for playoffs

HOT STREAK: The Grand Valley State club hockey team (Division II) huddles up during their win over the University of Michigan Wolverines Feb. 11. The Lakers have not lost a game since Dec. 2, with the only hic ­ cups coming in the form of two ties over that span. GVSU is led by senior assistant captain Collin Finkhouse (44 points), freshman Ryan Hein (23 points) and sophomore goalie Jared Maddock. GVL I EMILY FRYE

early November, my first together as the season went on. Lakers created three major and assistant captain Collin this team findthemselves deep true assignment was accept­ Although this team has goals to accomplish by the Finkhouse took his love for into the national tournament. ing this team as my regular a pretty exceptional record, end of the season: First, to passing to a whole new level, But as a firm believer in su ­ beat throughout the major­ it took a long journey to get fix their penalty problem. tallying 32 assists and leading perstitions and the concept of ity of the winter semester. where they are today. My first Second, to improve their the team with 44 points (12 G, jinxing, I don’t want to hop on At first, I'll admit that I was weekend covering this team offense and shoot the puck 32 A). Freshman Ryan Hein the championship bandwagon not entirely excited because was during a weekend series more. Third (and most em­ joined the season mid-way and get ahead of myself. I’ve never been the biggest against Lindenwood where phasized), to have more fun and is tied for second in total By the end of the playoffs, hockey fan to begin with. The the Lakers split a two game together as a team. points for the Lakers with I would not be surprised if only time I really put effort to series. It was really rough Out of nowhere, things 23 (11 G, 12 A). Sophomore the Lakers finished in the top watch hockey was when the to watch as the team found finally clicked together. Passing goalie Jared Maddock has three of teams in the country. Detroit Red Wings were in more time in the penalty box to the open player became ef­ been a rock defensively, prov­ The only thing standing in BY ROBBIE TRIANO the playoffs, which thankfully than the ice and the offense fortless, opposing goaltenders ing himself to be reliable in front of reaching that goal is [email protected] was every season until this was non-existent. It was not would leavegames covered net each game for the Lakers. themselves. When this team one (hopefully I’m wrong). pretty hockey,and coach Mike with bruises by the relentless So with playoffs knocking works together and unself­ Entering their final week ­ As I reflect while writing Forbes agreed at the time. Laker shooting. The ability for at the Laker ’s doorstep, the ishly, it’s a beautiful thing. end series with a record of 20- this, I have to thank this team “There were times when me to write a better story be­ expectations for this team The last chance to see 4-3, its time to reflect on the for giving me an appreciation we looked like a team that came much easier, as the team are incredibly high after not this Lakers squad in regular Grand Valley State Division II of the sport I thought I would didn’t care if they won or hasn’t lost a game since Dec. 2 making the national tourna­ season action before the play­ mens club hockey teams suc ­ never have. But more impor­ not,” Forbes said in a previous against Miami of Ohio. ment at all last year. offs begin is Friday, Feb. 17 cessful regular season before tantly, I have to thank this team interview. “It doesn’t seem like During this hot streak I’ve After watching this team against Davenport University the playoff frenzy begins. for showing me what it’s like the guys are having any fun.” seen many different players grow and seen them play at at Georgetown Ice Center. I When I first joined the for a team to grow and come From that point on, the step up for the Lakers. Senior their true potential, I can see highly recommend it. Lanthorn sports staff in

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