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NEWS GV, local high school work to promote STEM

Engineering faculty and the West Michigan Aviation Academy have beep collaborating to give students a more college-oriented experience SEE A3 budget LAKER LIFE Greek fraternities accept new members GV set to On Feb. 16, the winter 2016 Interfraternity Council Bid Night receive highest event welcomed the largest rush class GVSU fraternities have seen increase in SEE A7 state funding

SPORTS DOING THE MATH: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder speaks in Grand Rapids during the Oct. 7, 2015 State University Summit. Junior midfielder Snyder recently proposed his new budget, including an increase in higher education funding. GVl I KEVIN SIELAFF leads Laker lacrosse BY JESS HODGE President for Finance Jeremy Turnbull and “(We) are advocating for ways to gain more Erika Neumen, a transfer student [email protected] senators Mike Sullivan and Kelsey Lugin set attention and support for amending the current from Division I Hofstra University, off to Lansing to speak with House mem­ system in Lansing,” Lugin said. “Keeping our is set to lead Grand Valley State rand Valley State University stu­ bers who could possibly help allocate more goals under the broad umbrella of the system lacrosse in a hopeful 2016 campaign dent senators are persistently try­ funding to GVSU. as a whole is vital. Making a purely GV-centric ing to ensure adequate funding They spoke with both senators and rep­ argument to give us more funds will create back ­ SEE A10 from the state for future Lakers. resentatives about why GVSU’s funding was lash from other schools. ” Because of their efforts, and af­ comparatively low considering its rank in the It looks like their hard work has paid off - ONLINE ter sending a few student senators to Lansing, performance-based metrics for public univer ­ literally. Michigan to speak with congressional repre­ sities. While increasing funding sounded like The plan is only a proposed budget; it still Follow @GVLSports sentatives and senators, Michigan Gov. Rick a good idea, raising the funding for only one must get the approval of the Michigan House of Snyder released his budget for the next fiscal school could create potential problems and Representatives and the Senate. for live game updates year. In his proposed budget, he included an conflict with other universities. If funding were Sullivan stressed the importance of the increase in funding for higher education by 4.3 to shift more toward performance-based met­ student senators reaching out to their repre­ On Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., Laker men's percent. According to the budget Grand Valley rics, other universities would see a significant sentatives, saying it was vital that this prob ­ basketball tips off in the Fieldhouse State University will expect to receive the high ­ decrease in funding. lem be addressed. against the Ferris State Bulldogs for est increase in funding of all the 15 public uni­ The state funding advocacy group at GVSU “Last year, for this years school year, the gov- GVSU’s iast regular-season game versities with a proposed 6.8 percent increase. has made sure their approach to the funding Prior to the budget announcement, Vice problem will encompass all schools. SEE TWITTER.COM SEE SNYDER | A2

MARKETING POLITICS Feeling the Laker Effect Marco Rubio makes Campus-wide promotional campaign stop in GR campaign kicks off at GV

BY HANNAH LENTZ impact on the Great Lakes re­ Presidential candidate spoke [email protected] gion, making it unique for ag­ riculture and the region’s blue about unifying Republican party he meteorologi­ economy,” Lubberts said. “Like­ cal term “lake ef­ wise, Grand Valley State Uni­ fect” is a phrase versity Lakers make a collective all too familiar impact on individual students, to Grand Valley our state and beyond as a force State University students, often for positive change. associated with extreme West “We are driven by our pas­ Michigan weather. Now, “Laker sion for learning and use that effect” will be added to GVSU knowledge for the common students’ vocabularies. The new good. This sets Lakers apart as promotional campaign looks to leaders, problem-solvers, en­ highlight the collective impact trepreneurs and advocates that of GVSU Lakers in the world. help shape the future. ” Every two to three years, Institutional marketing, the university university cOm- commissions an ■■ munications, image research university de­ study. One of “We are driven velopment and those responsi­ by our passion for admissions laid ble for this study learning and use the groundwork HOPEFUL: Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio draws a crowd of over 1,000 spectators at the Lacks Enterprises building in is Rhonda Lub- for developing Kentwood, Michigan on Feb. 23, rallying for Michigan ’s vote in the upcoming primary election, held on March 8. GVL I KEVIN sielaff berts, associate that knowledge the campaign. vice president of for the common Although, every predicting a win for Trump followed by Clinton is not above the law.” BY MADDIE FORSHEE integrated mar­ person connect­ a neck-and-neck race between Rubio [email protected] Rubio ’s main focus was fixing and re­ keting at GVSU. good.” ed with GVSU and Cruz but favorable for Rubio. In the building the country if he were to become “This helps creates the Laker residential hopeful Marco end, Trump won the Nevada caucus with president. His main focus is relieving stu­ us learn what RHONDA LUBBERTS Effect, Lubberts 45.91 percent with Rubio falling in a far dents and elderly debt, and he expressed Rubio visited Lacks Enter­ characteristics ASSOCIATE VP, said. Univer ­ second with 23.85 percent. his frustration with the current loan sys­ prises in Kentwood, Michi ­ of a college are INTEGRATED MARKETING sity commu­ Rubio was greeted by chants from the tem and the Federal Reserve. gan to rally local support important to nications also crowd of over 1,000 supporters. “Here “You have a right to be angry and for his campaign on Tues­ our audiences, created a video we go, Marco, here we go!” and “Marco! day. Rubio is one of five remaining can­ frustrated,” Rubio said. “Anger and frus­ what their perceptions are promotion to let students Rubio! ” echoed through the rafters of the tration can serve to motivate. (It) will didates in the Republican party along­ about GVSU and our com­ know about the campaign. I^cks Enterprises warehouse. side Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John not solve our problems by themselves. petitors, and how we can best The campaign has handed The lack of wifi and heating didn’t keep Kasich and Ben Carson. We can’t just elect someone who ’s an­ communicate with our audi­ out hundreds of T-shirts in supporters from pouring in and showing Rubio came to Michigan after com­ gry, we have to elect someone who will ences,” Lubberts said. high-traffic areas on campus their support for Rubio. After a rousing ing in a far second place to Trump in the make a difference.” With the information col­ as well as worked to encourage intro by Congressman Bill Huizenga, Ru­ South Carolina primary, but edged out Rubio said that he wants to work lected, university officials then people to tell what their Laker bio took the stage to more chants. Cruz and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who on unifying Republicans rather than decide what the most impor­ Effect is on camera or on social Beginning his speech, Rubio had a separating them. promptly dropped out of the race. tant and accurate • messages media, Lubberts said. few choice words about Democratic On Monday, following Bushs an­ “I will unify this party,” he said. “We should be told about GVSU. “The leaker Effect builds the nouncement that he was dropping out of candidate Bernie Sanders. cannot win if we’re divided against “This year, we worked with image of the university and also the race, Rubio picked up endorsements “Bemie Sanders is a socialist,” he said. each other. ” an advertising agency to find makes Grand Valley a point of from major Republicans, including one­ “If you want to live in a socialist country, Rubio emphasized this when he said a creative way to convey those pride for students, alumni, fac­ time candidate Bob Dole. It seems that* you should move to a socialist countryT that he ’s campaigning for everyone, even messages,” Lubberts said. ulty, staff and the community,” the Republicans are putting their support Rubio also took a shot at Democratic Ohio State University fans. The anecdote What they came up with Lubberts said. “The Laker Ef- was being Rubio rather than Trump. candidate Hillary Clinton. met with boos from the crowd. was the “Laker Effect.” Tliesday also held the Nevada cau­ “She ’s under FBI investigation, but no “The lake effect has a huge cus, and throughout the day, polls were one is above the lawf he said. “Hillary SEE RUBIO | A2 SEE EFFECT | A2

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WINTER CAREER FAIR More than 230 employers are scheduled to attend Grand Valley State University's annual Winter Career Fair on Feb. 25. Students and alumni are invited to meet with a variety of different employers offering immediate and full-time jobs in addition to internships and co-ops. The event will also feature a guided tour of the career fair room in which participants can learn essential networking skills. The Winter Career Fair is set to take place from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the DeVos Place Convention Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their student ID in order to register. A full list of registered employers can be found at www. gvsu.edu/careers.

DIVISION OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY SEES FAC­ ULTY SHAKE-UP The Division of Inclusion and Equity is now searching to fill several positions within its department following the announcement that Beverly Grant, interim assistant vice president, will leave her position later this semester. As interim assistant vice president, Grant is respon ­ sible for overseeing the division's strategic planning process in addition to helping develop procedures for key policies and functions. Grant began her time as interim assistant vice president in May 2015. She is set to return to her previous position as associate director at the Johnson Center in April. AN ISSUE OF ALLOCATION: Student senate President Maddie Cleghorn addresses the body during a general assembly meeting. GVSU has Deadline for Women’s Commission award nominations been one of the lowest-funded schools by the Michigan government, even though it a promising metrics track record. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF moved up Those looking to nominate an individual for a that it’s not that much. ” had the third-highest gradu­ dition, 83.8 percent are em­ Women’s Commission award now have until Feb. 26 to SNYDER GVSU has consistently ation rate in the state at ployed in Michigan. submit their forms. CONTINUED FROM A1 been one of the lowest-fund­ almost • 65 percent. It also Student senate hopes to Awards will be given out during the Celebrating Women ed schools by the government ranked fourth in retention make future trips to Lansing Awards reception, an annual event that honors both men ernor proposed a 4 percent despite having some of the rate from freshman to sopho ­ to further discuss this issue. and women at Grand Valley State University who are posi ­ increase but the legislature highest performance metric more year with 83.2 percent. They hope to keep encour­ tively impacting the lives of women. knocked it down to 2.5 (per­ rankings. The state average GVSU students also continue aging students to reach out Individuals can be nominated for a variety of awards, cent),” Sullivan said. “(It’s) of money allocated per fiscal to contribute to the state af­ to their representatives and including the Maxine Swanson, Positive Black Women most likely that the legisla­ year equated students (FYES) ter they graduate, with 90 urge them to take a look at Scholarship, Unsung Hero, and Outstanding Student, ture is going to knock this is $5,182. GVSU only receives percent of recent graduates the discrepancy between among others. 6.8 percent down quite a bit, $2,943 per FYES. either employed or seeking funding allocations. The Celebrating Women Awards reception is sched­ we just have to make sure In the fall of 2015, GVSU an advanced degree. In ad­ uled to take place on March 29 in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room.

‘PICTURE YOUR POWER’ WORKSHOP for poverty, ” he said. “Free enterprise work to be done, and I can’t wait to do it.” The Women’s Center will continue its Storytellers Series RUBIO is the only system that can make poor As a final plea to potential voters, Ru­ with a workshop that enables participants to learn more CONTINUED FROM A1 people richer and you don’t have to bio talked about his motivation for his about themselves and their story on Feb. 25. make rich people poorer.” candidacy — his parents. He cited their “Picture Your Power” will be hosted by Randa Elbih, Rubio prides himself on being “consti­ Rubio touched on his national se­ hard work, their immigration from Cuba adjunct professor of women, gender and sexuality studies tutional.” When he becomes president, he curity policies, saying that if he were to to the U.S. and everything that they pro­ and liberal studies at Grand Valley State University. In her said, he will repeal each of Obamas “un­ become president, the country would see vided for him as his drive to make the workshop, Elbih will guide participants through a number of constitutional” executive orders, but plans a “Reagan-style” rebuilding of the U.S. country a better place. different narrative building activities that help them visual ­ on adding a few amendments. He wants to military, saying that the current war on “I want it to remain an exceptional ize their own story. impose term limits on Congress and mem­ terror is “fake.” country,” Rubio said. “I want it to be the The workshop is set to take place from 4 p.m. un ­ bers of the judicial branch, as well as add a “Well have a real war on terror,” he said. one place on Earth that anything is pos­ til 6 p.m. in Kirkhof Center Room 2270, located on the balanced budget amendment. “To have peace, you must defeat the en­ sible. If you elect me, I will work all day Allendale Campus. Rubio said that he vehemently believes emies of peace. on behalf of everyone. We are going to in free enterprise economics over socialism “If we do what needs to be done, our confront our problems. America is not a GLOW IN THE DARK ROCK CLIMBING FREE TO GV or a corporate structure. greatest days lie ahead. We have a lot of government, America is a people. ” COMMUNITY “Economic growth is the only cure Grand Valley State University’s Climbing Center will host a free after-hours climbing session complete with glow-in- the-dark sticks and headlamps on Feb. 26. Climbers participating in the “Glow Party” will scale the rock wall with only the light from their glow sticks EFFECT and headlamps to guide them. The Climbing Center is CONTINUED FROM A1 planning to host a number of other undetermined activi ­ ties the same night. feet is building a brand, a feeling The event is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. about Grand Valley that each per­ in the Field House ’s Climbing Center (Room 170C). son can have a positive effect, and Participants are required to arrive before 9 p.m. or else our collective impact is exponential. they will not be allowed in. “We are hoping that as people come to understand that about Grand Valley, they, too, will want to be a part of it, as a student, as a faculty or staff member and as a supporter. ” VOL. 50 NO. 45 Buses that travel university routes and web ads and billboards also have signs and posters encouraging Hantfjorn students to engage in the campaign in their own way, Lubberts said. EDITORIAL STAFF WEB TEAM “I am delighted by the enthu ­ Editor-in-chief T.J. ZIMMERMAN siastic responses to the campaign AUDRA GAMBLE that I’ve seen on social media,” ADVERTISING STAFF Associate Editor said Matt McLogan, vice president Advertising Manager HANNAH LENTZ for university relations. “I am es­ MOLLY LABEFF News Editor pecially pleased that all of the fac­ Asst. Advertising Manager MADOIE FORSHEE es on the billboards are of Grand JORDAN COOPER Sports Editor Valley students.” Campus Accounts Manager A.A. KNORR “We encourage students to PAIGE YOUNG keep sharing their Laker Effect,” A & E Editor Account Executive CLAIRE FISHER Lubberts said. “Some examples are JACKSON OZARK problems they’ve solved, things Laker Life Editor Ad Designer ASHLYN KORIENEK they’ve created, research they’ve KELSEY KOLOKOWSKI done, volunteering, serving, advo ­ Digital Editor BUSINESS STAFF cating and so on.” JORDAN SCHULTE Business Manager Image Editor NICK ZOMER KEVIN SIELAFF GO TO: Asst. Business Manager Layout Editor AMANDA FELLMAN www.gvsu.edu/lakereffect JORDINN WEST or look up MGVLakerEffect LEGACY: GVSU student Kate Branum poses outside of the Mary Idema Pew Library on Feb. 19. Distribution Manager FOR MORE INFORMATION The Laker Effect campaign focuses on student impact on and off campus. GVL I kevin sielaff Layout Designer SHELBY CARTER CHASE HASPER PROMOTIONS ASHLEY VAN DYKE Promotions Team ALLIE STEELE Cjutt \NUl

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RECREATION NIRSA Week emphasizes international activity

BY SANDA VAZGEC intramural and club sports and advo ­ tire to scale the climbing walls. A [email protected] cates for healthier collegiate commu­ spin marathon was held on the rec nities and overall worldwide health. center courts as well. t’s midterm week at The NIRSA Week in Recreation Students could drop into a Zum­ Grand Valley State Uni­ is taking place Feb. 22-26 and is de­ ba party with Louie the Laker on versity, which means signed to provide GVSU students Wednesday and on Thursday, stu­ students are spending with opportunities to get involved dents could donate gently used ath ­ most of their time study­ in unique recreational sports and letic clothing and equipment in the ing for exams and working on proj­ fitness classes at no cost. rec center lobby all day long. ects. Among the chaos, it can be dif­ “Physical activity is so impor­ The Greek intramural basketball ficult to handle the academic stress. tant for self wellness and it can be championship game will be held on GVSU is introducing a healthy a great way to release stress,” said Friday at the Grand Rapids Delta- opportunity for students to relieve Emily Walker, a physical education plex Arena. The game will precede some of that stress by teaming up major at GVSU. “I think its great the Grand Rapids Drive vs West­ with the National Intramural-Recre­ that we get a week to try out new chester Knicks game. ational Sports Association to provide ways to be active and take a mental Tip off for the intramural game a week of recreational sports and fit­ break from studying.” will be at 4:30 p.m. followed by the ness events to encourage students to Events included Aqua Zumba, Drive game at 7:30 p.m. Students have fun while being active. a low-impact, high-energy aquatic can purchase tickets at the campus NIRSA is an organization that exercise using the natural resistance rec office for $12 in advance or $15 focuses on the advancement of recre­ of water to help tone muscles, and the day of. The ticket grants admis­ ation and wellness at the higher edu­ the Global Games bubble soccer sion for both basketball games. cation level. The organization pro­ tournament on Monday. “NIRSA does a lot to encourage vides educational and developmental On Tuesday, the climbing center opportunities in fitness, wellness, hosted ‘90s night, where students GETTING YOUR GROOVE ON: Dexter Earney (right) leads a session during a free dressed up in their favorite ‘90s at­ SEE NIRSA | A5 Zumba night as part of NIRSA week on Feb. 24 in the rec center, gvl | ehily frye

COLLABORATION GV, West Michigan Aviation Promoting STEM education Academy sign agreement

BY MADDIE FORSHEE tinually work together over this ing and bringing the students to [email protected] and the next academic year. GVSU to show them the cam- The WMAA is a public pas, the labs and the resources rand Valley State charter high school located available to PCEC students. University ’s Pad- on the grounds of the Gerald The newly-signed agree­ nos College of R. Ford International Airport ment outlined a few different Engineering in Grand Rapids. The schools ways that PCEC and WMAA and Computing curriculum focuses on STEM would work together. In order (PCEC) is home to many stu­ education and aviation, one to align WMAA more closely dents, all of whom are curious of the reasons PCEC wanted with PCECs engineering cur­ and interested in developing to reach out and collaborate riculum, a faculty member, new ways to solve problems. with the school. Standridge, will be working To further promote science, “Were always looking at with the school closely to eval ­ technology, engineering and this kind of partnership as uate and critique their current mathematics -(STEM) educa­ part of our K-12 outreach, ” curriculum to match it more tion, faculty from the PCEC said Charles Standridge, as­ closely to a college program. signed an agreement with the sociate dean for PCEC. “There are a lot of students West Michigan Aviation Acad­ The collaboration came who would like to explore that emy (WMAA) last week. The about within the past year, with agreement will pair the two PCEC professors visiting the INNOVATION: Students from West Michigan Aviation Academy work on a project together. The WMAA organizations, which will con­ school to talk about engineer­ SEE STEM 1 A5 is a high school that focuses on STEM education and college preparation, courtesy | jaclyn timmer

COMMUNITY Haas signs civic engagement agreement Campus Compact promotes student involvement and community service

Michigan Campus Compact plan for 2016-2021 does. vidual initiatives, curricular gagement activities at GVSU BY DREW HOWARD Declaration, which was also [email protected] signed by Haas. liaison for GVSU, worked with Baker-Boosamra said and scholarly engagement, include efforts focused on the Haas, who previously members of the university ’s GVSU is currently promot­ co-curricular engagement Grand Rapids Belknap neigh- resident Thomas chaired the Michigan Campus civic engagement collective to ing civic engagement in and university-led initiatives. J. Haas has raised Compact Board, said the agree­ bring this opportunity to Haas. four different areas: indi­ Notable current civic en­ SEE HAAS | A5 the bar for Grand ment is a reminder of the im­ Baker-Boosamra said the Valley State Uni­ portance of civic engagement. new agreement does not out­ versity ’s dedica­ “This is an outstanding line specific goals, but rather tion to civic engagement by way to commit the university serves as a reminder of the ef­ signing a new agreement that within our mission to shaping forts GVSU should be making promises to strengthen the our students,” Haas said. “I’m to reach its community. university ’s relationship with very pleased at how it will join “This is in large part a sym­ its surrounding community. some of our colleagues on our bolic opportunity for Grand Under the Campus Com­ journey to help our students Valley,” Baker-Boosamra said. pact 30th Anniversary Ac­ take their talents and services “The role of this statement is tion Statement of Presidents into the community.” not to lay out a specific plan - and Chancellors, it states that Campus Compact is a coali­ it’s the opportunity for upper GVSU will aim to empower tion of nearly 1,110 colleges and level administrators, presi­ Lakers to create partnerships universities across the nation dents and chancellors to say with their community and with administration devoted they are committed to civic prepare its students for en­ to campus-based civic engage­ engagement.” gaged citizenship, among oth ­ ment. Haas is one of just three Although the agreement er initiatives. The agreement university presidents in Michi ­ doesn’t provide clear-cut ini­ is an addition to the previous gan to sign the agreement. tiatives for improving civic Campus Compact Presidents Melissa Baker-Boosamra, engagement, GVSUs strategic GETTING STUDENTS ENGAGED: Last week, GVSU President Thomas J. Haas endorsed the Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Action Statement, promoting community engagement. GVL | LUKE holmes

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EDITORIAL GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Leah Fishwick Show us the money State appropriations need to start adding up

n the last few If, in a perfect world, weeks, the GVSU was granted the 6.8 Grand Valley percent increase, total state State University appropriations would go student sen­ from $65 million or $69 ate sent three senators to million, making up 20.1 Lansing, Michigan to speak percent of GVSU’s total gen­ with representatives about eral fund budget. funding appropriations. There are some things that Funding for GVSU has money can buy, and one of editorial(a)lanthorn.com consistently been in the those is more financial aid for bottom half of public uni­ students, which is one thing versities, even though Lak­ provided by state appropria ­ ers have shown growth in tions. Currently, over $40 mil­ graduation rates, retention lion is appropriated toward Reacting to the classroom jungle rates, job placement and an financial aid, and with the expanding student popula ­ increase, that number would It always intrigues me as is just accentuated with those This could be our animal­ tion. Our performance rates become nearly $43.2 million. to why we do this. Do we glimpses. It certainly slightly istic instinct kicking in to are usually among some of Construction costs also want to know who the person elevates the embarrassment perceive whether this change the top in the state. So, what fall under state appropria ­ is? Considering how many of walking in late when is a threat to our safety. the hell? It seems like Lakers tions, meaning that GVSU people we have at the univer ­ everything in the room stops Although, we probably don’t aren’t getting recognized or can rely less on private do­ sity, I feel like it’s unlikely that and the class’ eyes are on you have the danger of predators rewarded for our hard work, nors to fund new projects. we would be well-acquainted whether intentional or not. in the classroom, we still are and that ’s just not fair. The current construction with the person walking in. It might just be more of animals and we react to our When Gov. Rick Snyder appropriations sit at $14.02 A lot of the time, even innocent fascination. Are we environments in ways that spoke at the Michigan Press million, which would in­ weeks into class, I notice a just easily distractible pup ­ will promote survival. So Association luncheon late last crease to $14.97 million, al­ student I hadn ’t really paid at­ pies? We hear a sound and perhaps this head-jerking month, he chalked funding most a million dollars more tention to before. I don’t think we jump to drop whatever impulse to look up at a late up to “metrics,” saying that than currently allowed. BY DANIELLE ZUKOWSKI we really recognize or uniquely we’re doing for a moment. student is more reflective of he thought they needed to be That ’s some significant EDI TOR!AL@LAN THORN. COM identify each of our classmates. From a psychological our defense mechanisms. We changed, but had no mention funding. Having $3 million It’s uncommon to know each standpoint, it makes sense to scan the environment and of any concrete plans to do so. more to give to students in henever someone classmate’s name but yet we pay attention to changing stim­ look up just in case the indi­ Since then, Snyder has the form of financial aid, walks in late to a look at the door. Maybe we’ll uli in our environments. When vidual does pose a threat. announced a 6.8 percent in­ scholarships and grants college classroom, recognize them but, especially differences aren’t occurring in For whatever reason it crease in higher education would have a significant w I notice the in lecture halls, they’re just the surroundings, we become is that we turn our heads, it appropriations for GVSU, impact on GVSU’s future tendency of many another face in the crowd. neutralized to the constant seems to be a reflex in many higher than the average of and would serve as a at­ to glance toward the door at Honestly I don’t even think stimuli therefore are more of us. It’s such a little thing 4.3 percent. The plan still traction point for more stu­ this sorry student. It’s only a we really consider it much. focused on what the profes­ that we do, but maybe when has to go through the House dents. Having more money brief second but just enough We look back at the door, but sor or our group members are you’re sitting in these un­ of Representatives and the to put toward construction for a head turn apd stare down I don’t think we really look at saying. We pay less attention to changing environments, look Senate, and will likely be ne­ would mean better aca­ with this individual. No matter them or think about who they the environment because it is around at your classmates and gotiated for a lower percent­ demic buildings and living what the class is doing, be it are. We just glance. unchanging. However, when a try to take notice of some of age. However, the Lanthorn centers and the money to a discussion, lecture, or small So if we don’t know this new stimulus is introduced to these little things a lot of us urges the congress members operate them. group activity, whenever I hear person, are we just looking our surroundings, we become do. People watching can often of Michigan to retain that 6.8 While a 6.8 percent in­ the door creak after class has back to essentially shame curious. bring about a curiosity about percent increase in funding. crease may seem like a lot to begun 1 notice someone look­ them? This person is prob ­ Evolutionarily speak­ human nature and our moti­ We’ve done our time, we’ve ask for from the state, itfs far ing to see who it is. Sometimes ably just trying to slide into ing, it makes sense to be vations. You might even start proved our worth and now past time that GVSU starts I catch myself doing it as well. their seat unnoticed, but the motivated to pay attention to get a better understanding it’s time to see the results. to see some reward for its in­ awkwardness of being tardy when something changes. of others and yourself. GVSU, one of the larg­ creasingly impressive perfor­ est public institutions in the mance from its students. state, works to be competi­ Lakers are consistently tive with surrounding public behind only Michigan State universities, some of which University and the Universi ­ Exploring new musical experiences have much higher fund­ ty of Michigan - Ann Arbor The NME is nationally was a piece called “Counting the NME website. ing appropriations. Let’s be in performance metrics, so well-known. According to Duet,” which consisted only of Another project which the honest, everyone likes to say it’s high time our state ap­ their ensemble biography counting up and down in vari ­ NME has been focusing on that money isn’t everything, propriations start to match on their official site, they’ve ous rhythmic sequences while this academic year is their Mu­ but 25,000 students comes those of the big players in performed all across the moving in various directions sic in the Words project. This with a cost. A high cost. Michigan higher education. country, including New in time to the beat. Another project focuses on compos­ York, Chicago, Atlanta, the similarly interesting piece ers who are to “create works Mid-Atlantic region, and is “Clapping Song” by Steve based on the speaking voice even over in the southwest Reich, which consists only of of landmark 20th Century GVL EDITORIAL BOARD area of the U.S., and have different clapping patterns. composers.” AUDRA GAMBLE Editor-in-chief been recognized by the These videos, along with many The NME’s performance HANNAH LENTZ Associate editor New York Times, Billboard others, can be found on Direc­ schedule is posted on their Magazine, Washington Post tor Bill Ryan’s Youtube channel. website. One of these perfor­ MADDIE FORSHEE News editor BY KELLY SMITH EDI TORI A L@LAN THORN. COM and LA Weekly. The NME also creates mances is at the Peter Martin A.A. KNORR Sports editor What makes the NME so many projects for their work Wege Theater in Grand Rapids CLAIRE FISHER A&E editor o you enjoy lis­ unique? The NME performs For example, the National on April 2 at 4 p.m. Admission ASHLYN KORIENEK Laker Life editor tening to music? music that has been written Parks Project of 2014 involved is free. If you can spare some Do you enjoy within the last few decades. the creation of music based on time, I highly encourage you to going to concerts While many musical en­ several national parks in the come check it out. WHAT IS A LANTHORN? and listening to sembles will perform works country, including the Grand The NME has no limits in music being performed live from eras such as the classical Canyon, Zion, Capital Reef, creativity. If you enjoy listening Lant • horn, n [old English] single lens made of a thin piece period, the NME focuses on Arches and Great Sand Dune to music and are interested in of ox or steer horn. It was used for you? Are you interested Lanthorn is two syllables, for illumination and as a beacon. in new music which moves music written by composers of National Parks. The music new perspectives of music, I pronounced Lant-hom. It is a away from music of the past this day and age, which allows would be written in accor­ definitely recommend listening lantern that was used in mid- The Grand Valley Lanthorn and incorporates new ideas many new musical styles to be dance to the environment of to a performance by the NME. to-late 16th century Europe. It slogan is: "Give light and the and styles? There ’s an ensem­ brought into the light. the park and is then performed In addition to performing was constructed of leather and a people will find their own way" ble on campus called the New And this doesn’t include in the parks. This project gave across the country, they also Music Ensemble (NME), music, but includes other as­ a stunning and beautiful visual perform right here on campus. which focuses on performing pects such as spoken lyrics and aspect to the music that was If you have the time, it’s defi­ GVL OPINION POLICY modern music. visual choreography. Some-' performed. A video overview nitely something to consider The goal of the Grand Valley all other reader-generated thing that really intrigued me of this project can be found on attending. Lanthorn's opinion page is to act content can be submitted to as a forum for public discussion, the Grand Valley Lanthorn ’s comment and criticism in the YourSpace page by emailing Grand Valley State University [email protected] . VALLEY VOTE THIS ISSUE’S QUESTION BLOG community. 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BY MEGHAN MCBRADY ences are when a law enforce­ in the community, helps them MMCBRADY(cvLAN thorn, com ment professional is arresting develop an appreciation for their father, mother or the kid those individuals who serve he Criminal Jus­ next door, they learn to distrust and protect their city. tice Students’ and fear them, ” Bailey said. Ultimately, he said, the Association at “The hope of the Alpha Phi event will capitalize on what Grand Valley Sigma group is to provide an the criminal justice program State University opportunity to correct misper­ at GVSU does for both its will be hosting a “I hose Who ceptions, answer questions and Allendale and Grand Rapids Protect Us” event on Feb. 27 educate children about what communities. on the Pew Campus in Seid- the criminal justice profession­ “This event is huge just man Center Room 1008. als in their community?’ because we are demonstrat­ Partnering with Pals Stu­ During the event, children ing to them that these figures dent Mentors and the Alpha will be doing activities in and are important,” he said. “It’s Phi Sigma criminal justice outside the Seidman Center. very crucial because as kids, honor society, the event is tar­ Ranging from arts and crafts we went through D.A.R.E., geted toward at-risk youth in to meeting with policemen, and these kids may not have the Grand Rapids area. firefighters and paramedics, the opportunity to actually Kathleen Bailey, the direc­ the children will be able to go through those programs tor of the school of criminal ask questions and learn a va ­ and learn what to actually do justice, said that the program riety of safety precautions to in those situations.” LAW: Students from the Criminal Justice Students' Association during Campus Life Night. The group is will provide resources and use in their daily lives. Overall, encouraging the hosting the event “Those Who Protect Us" on Feb. 27 on the Pew Campus, courtesy | GVSU CJSA contact information for those Chad Jackson, president of GVSU students and public children - ranging from 6 the Criminal Justice Students’ safety officials to work and “This event really allows forcement professionals that to 14 - that are exposed to Association at GVSU, said teach children the impor­ these young kids a profound dissipates some of the un­ GO TO: crimes, violence or drugs teaching at-risk youth the im ­ tance of working together will and abiding, as well as fun, known and threatening aspect develop a safe and peaceful opportunity to develop rela­ of the people who are there to www.gvsu.edu/cj within their neighborhoods. portance of safety and what FOR MORE INFORMA TION “If these kids’ only experi­ these public safety officials do environment to live in. tionships with those law en­ protect them, ” Bailey said.

PUSHCART PRIZE search on how to retain talent compassionate and active HAAS in the city. The students were citizens. And as individuals, CONTINUED FROM A3 later invited to the Grand it’s also our job to serve as an Rapids City Commission to anchor in our communities.” borhood and a student men­ present their findings. Presidents from partici­ Writing it off torship program, Pals Stu­ Baker- Boosamra said it’s pating universities and col­ dent Mentors, geared toward important for all universities leges will later reconvene for GV student nominated for national literary award at-risk and underprivileged to promote civic engagement the Campus Compact 30th youth. as it prepares students to be Anniversary Conference and On the curricular level, BY TAYLOR FUSSMAN ting nominated for the award professor at GVSU, who had valuable citizens. Presidents Summit on March TFUSSMA N(a)LAN THORN. COM is an honor for her, even May in a class that introduces a class within the College of “I really think of civic en­ 20 in Boston. students to the fields of liter­ Community and Public Ser­ though she did not make it gagement as the responsibility GO TO: etting published is to the final round of judging. ary and critical theory. vice was given the opportu ­ of a university in a democ­ a writer’s ultimate She knew she wanted be ­ “In all honesty, I feel as nity to work with the City of racy’’ she said. “It’s our job to http://blt.ly/1KM710w dream. For Grand come a writer when she was though the ideas we encounter Grand Rapids to conduct re­ prepare students to be aware, □ FOR MORE INFORMATION Valley State Uni­ still in high school. While her and grapple with had a pro­ versity student main love was for poetry, she found impact on Kelsey’s writ­ Kelsey May, she ’s achieved also has essay and nonfiction ing,” Deyo said. ’’(That) pow­ that dream and more by be ­ writing in her portfolio. erfully reflects her thinking, ing nominated for a Pushcart May said she started im­ not to mention the way she Prize, a national literary award. proving and becoming a stron­ feels about a range of pressing The Pushcart Prize accepts ger writer relatively recently in social and political issues.” up to six nominations from her career. She said this was This impact can be seen small magazine and book partly due to beginning to read in some of the projects May editors throughout the world. from poetry books every day. is currently involved in. May These nominations can in­ “My biggest piece of advice received a grant from GVSU clude poetry, short stories, es­ to writers is to read,” May said. to research sexual assault says, memoirs or stand-alone She attributed her recent and domestic violence and to excerpts from novels. growth to some of the profes­ write a series of poems about May, a senior at GVSU sors at GVSU that have had an these issues. The poetry series RESPONSIBILITY: President Thomas Haas and Marcia Haas pose at a university event. Haas recent­ majoring in writing with a impact on her writing abilities. is called “The V-Card Series” ly signed a campus compact focusing on civic engagement in the community. GVL I LUKE holmes minor in English, has been One of these professors and provides an accessible and is Brian Deyo, an English non-threatening way to ad­ writing a long time, so get­ tition, a competition for stu­ school in the area.” dress these social concerns. dents to team up to build and Rhodes said that the May’s involvement in proj­ STEM CONTINUED FROM A3 test robots against each other. students at WMAA are ex­ ects like that have allowed her The two institutions are actly the kind of students the to continue on with her passion as a career path, ” Standridge also working on staying in PCEC is looking for. of writing as well as explore the said. “The sooner they have contact and making sure to “The challenges in the topics important to her. a chance to do that explora­ visit each respective campus coming years are going to “Without a doubt, I believe tion, the better. ” throughout the year. require innovation, and Kelsey’s passionate commit­ GVSU and WMAA are Samrita Rhodes, assis­ technology is going to be a ment to the life of the imagina­ also working to embed a tant director of the school problem solver and a game tion is what makes her the sort graduate student at the school of engineering, has visited changer, ” she said. “The of writer she is,” Deyo said. to serve as a FIRST Robotics the high school to give pre­ younger that our science May was first published in and STEM course support sentations about engineer­ education reaches, the more May 2015 and has been pub ­ graduate assistant for the next ing and said that she is we can teach about the sci­ lished at least once a month academic year at the school. looking forward to keeping entific method and how in­ since then. The graduate student the relationship going. novation works.” “I get turned down prob ­ would provide expertise and “I think it’s a very natu­ ably nine times out of ten, but guidance to WMAAls student ral collaboration, ” she said. GO TO: it’s all worth it for that one teams that plan on competing “They are in the area, and time,” she said. www.gvsu.edu/pcec in the FIRST robotics compe­ we are a premier engineering FOR MORE INFORMATION Her work has appeared in publications such as the Maine Review, Damselfly and Paste Magazine, and is forthcoming week of events for all GVSU normally take part in. in Barking Sycamores, Broken NIRSA students to participate in is Students must present Plate and Pine Hills Review. CONTINUED FROM A3 pretty incredible for us.” their GVSU student ID in or­ May plans to continue to Fitkin said the events are a der to attend the events. raise awareness of various so­ campus involvement, ” said great opportunity for students GO TO: cial and political issues with Glenn Fitkin, supervisor of to get involved on campus and her passion for writing as she POETRY: GVSU student Kelsey May poses. May was nominated for a the rec center. “To have a full try out activities they wouldn’t www.g vsu .ed u/rec FOR MORE INFORMATION Pushcart Prize, a national literary award. COURTESY I KELSEY MAY moves forward in her career.

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GREEK LIFE ARTS AT A GLANCE iiniiMiiHiiMiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMHiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiiinimiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiiniiiiMiiiMiinMniiiiiiiiiiniiiMi HERSTORY EVENT TO FEATURE MELBA VELEZ Winter recruitment attracts ORTIZ Sponsored by the Grand Valley State University Women’s Commission, “HerStory” is a series offering record number of bids students the chance to engage with the experiences of women in leadership positions. BY ASHLYN KORIENEK Located in the Pere Marquette Room of the Kirkhof [email protected] Center, the event is on March 1 at noon. The experi ­ ence will feature the views of Melba Velez Ortiz, oining a fraternity assistant professor of communications at GVSU. The could change the title of her upcoming talk is "Life as a peep show." life of a student In 2015, the Women’s Commission featured the well beyond their 50th installment of the series. Contact the commis­ college years. That sion at [email protected] for more details or lifelong bond is why many stu­ for special accommodations. dents consider going Greek at Grand Valley State University. EXCELLENCE SERIES: ACHIEVING OUTCOMES BY This semester, the number of DESIGN members recruited into Greek The human resources department at Grand Valley fraternities on Bid Night sur­ State University will host a workshop, presented by passed that of previous years. John Farner of Russell Human Capital Consulting. The On Feb. 16, new members of purpose is to teach students concepts and techniques the Greek community walked across the stage to announce RECRUITMENT: On Feb. 16, a record number of students were accepted by fraternities at the winter to become more intentional about their work. 2016 Bid Night. The Infraternity Council reported a total of 51 bids. COURTESY | JOSHUA WOOLARD Topics such as employee engagement, defining a their official acceptance into a ly, the winter 2016 Bid Night functional team and creating a culture of accountability fraternity. The Interfraternity pha Tau Omega, said the coun­ four quality guys who will had the potential to be the through individual performance will be explored. Council (IFC), GVSUs govern ­ cil does not enforce quotas. He leave the chapter better than largest winter class of yet.” On March 2, the interactive format will provide an ing body of fraternities, hosted said a year-round bid process they found it, other than 10 First-year students are the opportunity for participants to engage the presenter the event in the Kirkhof Center is encouraged to add new members who will not. You main target of recruitment, Ar­ with questions, thoughts and ideas. Interested students Grand River Room members, as quality member ­ should join because you want guello said. Winter recruitment should arrive to Kirkhof Center Room 2270 at 1:30 p.m. Derek Arguello, vice presi­ ship will promote change and to be a part of something big ­ always has smaller numbers Registration for the event is required at www.gvsu . dent of public relations for the better the community. ger than yourself.” than the fall, as many students edu/sprout. Questions can be sent to human resourc ­ IFC, said 51 total bids were ac­ Being an informal recruit­ Over the years, Arguello have already found a place in said the IFC has gained a larger es at [email protected] . cepted this winter, seven more ment structure, fraternities than last winters 44 bids. the community to thrive. have no limit to the number outreach to those on campus NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE STUDENT COMPOSITION Eight members joined Ultimately, the winter itera­ of bids placed. by highlighting the benefits of tion of recruitment focuses on “In terms of the winter se­ philanthropic cause and com­ COMPETITION Alpha Sigma Phi, while Al­ pha Tau Omega pulled six providing a more relaxed en­ mester, the turnout was really munity service. He said this On Feb. 25, students will have a chance to prove members, marking the two vironment than the fall semes­ great,” Panagos said. “We stress process has led for more stu­ their talent. The annual Grand Valley State University highest bid numbers for any ter’s formal recruitment. 365 (day) recruitment, so guys dents to consider recruitment. New Music Ensemble competition features student of the fraternities. “A majority of new members looking to get involved with “Fraternity and sorority life composers who will create 60-second pieces. Participating fraternities are composed of the incoming the community can always is a great opportunity to make The event will begin at 7:30 p.m., each piece include: Alpha Sigma Phi, freshman class,” Arguello said, reach out to fraternities who the most out of college,” he responds to the art gallery show titled "Great Alpha Tau Omega, Delta “because they are attracted to hold individual events. ” said. “We provide the chance Lakes: Image & Word.” The event will be held in the Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, the Greek community, and The university upholds for our members to grow as Performing Arts Center. Delta Upsilon, FIJI, Kappa large amount of people they many values and traditions a person through leadership The audience favorite will win a prize, while judges Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, can network with coming into through education and ser­ development, philanthropic choose three winners for cash prizes. For more informa ­ Sigma Pi and Theta Chi. a new environment. By winter vice in the community. Pana­ cause and community ser­ tion, call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery . “We believe that the win­ semester, a lot of students al­ gos said these values drive vice, all while opening up a ready have their friend groups membership, as quality men vast network of thousands of GV GROUP TO SPONSOR BENEFIT CONCERT IN ter semester is more difficult to acquire new members, ” and are comfortable with who benefit GVSU and the Greek Greeks across the country.” FLINT Arguello said. “This year, the they have met while in college.” community as a whole. GO TO: The Voices of Grand Valley State University will IFC is emphasizing unity as a Speros Panagos, president “We don’t need quotas, ” http://blt.ly/1RoC6rS or [email protected] sponsor a concert in Flint, Michigan to uplift the spirits Greek community. Ultimate- of the IFC and member of Al­ Panagos said. “I’d rather have of residents impacted by the water crisis. Donations FOR MORE INFORMATION will be collected to be distributed in the community. On Feb. 27, "Living Water ” is set at 6 p.m. at Mt. STUDENT ORGS Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located at 2109 Martin Luther King Ave. in Flint. The concert is free to attend, however donations are encouraged. GV club promotes urban literacy The community can drop off donations of water, hand sanitizer, wet wipes and other supplies to the BY KATE BRANUM written and published by Sue Stauffacher. Women’s Center in the Kirkhof Center. The supplies [email protected] Stauffacher created the comics after noticing a serious will go directly to the church to distribute. lack of books that assisted urban emergent readers. Wire- For more information, contact Cassonya Carter at eading and writing are two of the first lessons man comics are designed to connect with hard-to-reach [email protected] . taught in school. For most of students, these im­ readers through the use of literature that features realistic portant skills were mastered early-on and have characters and story plots with important issues. become second nature, but for many other kids, In addition, the comics take a new, more personal ap­ these skills are foreign concepts. proach to literacy. Grand Valley State University ’s Evolve Education club is Volume one in the series focuses on the use of the 100 most com­ a new, student-run organization that aims to raise aware­ mon words, which represents 50 percent of all written English. Vol­ ness about the current state of education, as well as help ume two presents the 300 most common words, at about 65 percent. support public schools in and around Grand Rapids. Stauffacher is currently working on volumes three and four, with Evolve Education was formed by education students last No­ the goal of introducing readers to the 600 most common words, vember and officially launched as a club this January. Meetings, which means they will be able to read most of the English language. held every other Monday, are focused on generating fresh ideas Jerry Brown, an education professor at GVSU and full­ for projects and talking about education, also discussing teach ­ time teacher at Wyoming Learning Center, is currently work­ ing techniques and positive communication in the classroom. ing with Evolve to help keep Wireman in publication. Eventually, Evolve is aiming to offer mentorships for Brown said he has been working alongside Stauffacher, members looking to get hands-on experience working editing and making changes to the story line to better fit with young, at risk students. students’ interests. He actively uses Wireman in his class­ Anyone passionate about making a difference in educa­ room and has recognized its success with students. tion can join Evolve, but the club is primarily intended to “The key to staying out of jail and off of social welfare is in­ benefit those looking to major in education. creasing your reading rate as high as you can,” Brown said. “So, my “Overall, our goal is create more awareness of the cur­ goal working with alternative kids, is to get their reading levels up. rent state of education, create motivation to change it, and to One thing that Wireman does, and what urban literature does, is it hopefully progress and make it better, ” said Levi Ryfiak, vice relates to the students. The people (in the comics) look like them, president of Evolve. “We want to be able to make an impact have similar problems and that makes it relevant for them. ” on a local, state and eventually, national level, because there Since Stauffacher is publishing and funding the comic out- are other clubs like us in other colleges and universities. of-pocket, Evolve will raise money to cut down costs of her next “If we can get recognized and become part of that inter­ volume in the series. The club is looking to make at least $800 link, we can help make a difference.” by the end of the drive, which will conclude on March 4. As its first large project, Evolve is holding a change In addition to assisting with expenses, Evolve is helping Wire- COMICS: Evolve Education is hosting a change drive until March 4 drive to promote urban literacy. All funds from the drive man gain recognition through social media. The group encourages for a local urban literacy project, courtesy | evolve education will go toward the support of the comic series “Wireman,” students to follow Wireman’s Twitter account, @wiremancomics.

HEALTH GV focuses on positive body image misogynistic and capitalistic messaging BY RACHEL HUCK stressed, typically your body will re­ [email protected] spond with signals such as tension, high ­ that has created a false narrative of beauty? er blood pressure, interrupted breathing said Sharalle Arnold, associate director of n today’s technology-based or possibly fatigue. If individuals choose GVSUs Women’s Center. “This week is not world, it is important for in­ to ignore these symptoms, they can lead about diets, weight or being thin, but rather dividuals to take time to put to greater health complications. this week is about loving the skin you’re in.” their phones down and focus “Taking care of both the body and In addition to Love Your Body Week, on their health and wellness. the mind by staying active, making GVSUs Women’s Center is also hosting This is especially true for busy,healthy stressed choices and creating balance in a variety of other events this semester, in­ college students. In an effort toyour facilitate lifestyle can help contribute to a cluding Talk Back Tuesday on March 15, a this behavior, Grand Valley Statemore Univer positive­ student experience ” monthly discussion that focuses on current sity is hosting Love Your Body Week. The week of events will include free topics and events in the community. n yoga classes hosted by campus recreation, “Being mindful of everyday life can “It is important for individuals to take time out of their busy lives to slow down as well as chair massages and a Zumba help students maintain focus, manage anx­ and pay attention to how their body is feel­ party. Additionally, free eating disorder iety and help to prioritize what your body ’s ing, how it is performing and make sure screenings will take place at various times and your mind’s needs are,” Campbell said. that time is spent on self-care and loving and locations throughout the week. “Mindfulness can encourage individuals your bodyf said Amy Campbell, associate “My hope for those that participate in to slow down, reduce or take away distrac­ director for campus recreation at GVSU. activities throughout the week (is that they tions, and create time and space for what is Love Your Body Week is a collabora ­ are) learning and encouraged to take time really important at that moment.” tive event with the Women’s Center, the out for themselves, for what really mat­ The Love Your Body Week events Counseling Center, campus recreation ters — especially for self-care,” Campbell will take place throughout the week of and the women, gender and sexuality de­ said. “I would also encourage individuals Feb. 22, for those interested. For event partment, in conjunction with National to practice or seek self-acceptance” details, visit www.gvsu.edu/inclusion . Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The Campbell said body diversity “Your physical health promotes sponsors seek to offer programs that fo­ means that one ideal body shape or mental health. The two work togeth ­ cus on positive body image. type does not exist, and everyone in er; it is easier to achieve one when “It is important that individuals listen the community should encourage in­ you have the other, ” Arnold said. “Be­ to their bodies and their minds,” Camp­ dividuals to love their appearance. ing concerned with your wellness is ■00Y IMAGE: Sharalle Arnold opens the "Mindul You ” presentation bell said. “If you are feeling anxious or “The goal is to disrupt the patriarchal a fine example of loving your body. ” for Love Your Body Week at GVSU on Feb. 22. GVL I LUKE holmes

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102 GVSU ATHLETES RE­ CEIVE ACADEMIC HONORS The GLIAC recently an ­ nounced its All-Academic and All-Excellence lists for the 2015-16 winter season, and 102 Grand Valley State athletes were honored. To make the All-Academic list, athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.00 to 3.49. To be named to the All-Excellence list, athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to 4.00. Freshman athletes and first-year transfer students are not eligible for the awards. Both lists consider athletes ’ GPA through the 2015 fall semester. GVSU athletes from the men’s and women’s basket­ ball, indoor track and field and swim and dive teams made it onto both lists. A complete look of the lists can be found at www.gliac.org .

INDURAIN NABS ATHLETE Lakers must beat Ferris OF THE WEEK HONOR State for a chance to Grand Valley State ’s Beatriz Indurain has been named the prolong 2016 season GLIAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week. The honor comes after Indurain ’s performance at the BY A.A. KNORR GVSU-Tune Up meet on Feb. 19. [email protected] Indurain, a transfer student from Ursuline College hailing he next time the Grand Valley State from Barcelona, Spain, finished mens basketball team loses, its sea­ with a time of 8.53 seconds in son is over. The next time the Lakers the 60 meter hurdle preliminar ­ win, the season could still be over. ies. It was the top time in the Whether GVSU will make the GLIAC and was good for fifth- GLIAC tournament remains to be seen, but, im­ best in the country. mediately after a home tilt against Ferris State on Indurain will hope to find Feb. 24, the Lakers’ fate will be revealed. more success this weekend, For the season to continue, GVSU must beat as the Lakers travel to Tiffin Ferris State, and Northwood must lose to Lake BIG MAN: Grand Valley State senior center Chaz Rollins skies toward the rim during GVSU’s 76-73 win over University for the 2016 GLIAC Superior State on the same night. No other result Saginaw Valley State at Fieldhouse Arena on Feb. 18. GVSU will host Ferris State Feb. 25. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF will prolong GVSU’s season. Championships. “It starts with practice... It’s all or never. We The two-day event will start who paced Ferris State with 14 points and 13 re­ ably a little bit more active and a little bit quicker, have to win this game so my focus is we have on Feb. 27 and conclude the next bounds in the first matchup of the season. GVSU so it’s a constant back-and-forth situation of who ’s time this weekend because if we win there ’s a day. wasn’t overwhelmed in the paint, however, as going to get the upper hand. ” possibility we make it (to the GLIAC tourna­ 6-foot-8-inch Chaz Rollins recorded a game-high The Lakers will try to control the pace of play ment),” said junior co-captain Trevin Alexan­ LACROSSE EARNS HIGH­ 22 points and 11 rebounds. in their own barn, and limit Ferris States run- der. “Leading up to this game, everybody has “They definitely built their offense around and-gun, up-tempo offense. EST RANKING IN PROGRAM got to be laser-focused, we got to click, we got (Stolicker), he ’s a big target, he ’s got a lot of differ­ GVSU has had difficulty finding a groove HISTORY to all be on the same page.” ent moves and skills,” said GVSU head coach Ric throughout the course of the season, but now The Grand Valley State la ­ The Lakers lost the first matchup between Wesley. “Fifth-year guy, he ’s been around, he ’s a would be the best time for the Lakers to find crosse team is ranked 11th in the FSU and GVSU 74-71 in Big Rapids, Michigan. good competitor. He’s a handful that they’ve sort one. They have not won back-to-back games in latest Intercollegiate Women ’s The intangibles - the stakes, Senior Night and a of built their whole offense around and he ’s some­ over a month, but the Bulldogs are mired in their Lacrosse Coaches Association home court - all point in the Lakers’ favor, but one you’ve got to focus on and not let have his own recent struggle, having lost four consecutive Division II Coaches ’ Poll, the the Bulldogs are also fighting for a more favor ­ way around the basket. games heading into this contest. highest ranking in the team ’s able postseason placement, though they have “Chaz had a good game (last time), but Chaz While the 28th and final game of GVSU’s history. already clinched. has had a lot of good games. It’s a good matchup, The ranking comes after the GVSU will be faced with the tall task of slow­ Lakers split their first two games (Stolicker) is bigger and taller but Chaz is prob ­ ing down 6-foot-10-inch senior Jared Stolicker, SEE MBB | A8 of the season, defeating 12th- ranked Florida Southern 10-7, and then losing to top-ranked and defending national champion W. BASKETBALL Adelphi, 16-6. The Lakers were previously ranked 15th, and now only lOth-ranked West Chester stands in their way of crack ­ ing the top 10. West Chester currently has 26 more total votes than the Lakers, but has yet to play a game this Lutz ’s teammate-first mentality season. Adelphi retained its No. 1 ranking, and Florida helps Laker offense thrive Southern dropped just behind the Lakers at No. 12. assists—the hallmark of her game. The Lakers will hit the road to BY BEAU TROUTMAN “I try and draw two players to get face No. 3-ranked Lindenwood [email protected] shooters open, make sure I give them on Feb. 28, and a win could hen a player hits a deep a good pass right in their shot pocket potentially push GVSU into the 3-pointer, or a smooth so they can sink the shot without top 10 for the first time in the layup off of a perfectly having to adjust,” Lutz said. “If I know program ’s young history. executed pick-and-roll someone’s hit a couple, I’ll try and set at Fieldhouse Arena, them up another time.” the bellowing voice of public ad­ It’s her ability to facilitate a Laker dress announcer Kevin Melnyk rings offense that features several dynamic VARSITY SCHEDULE scorers that ’s given GVSU such a con­ 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 throughout the stadium, announcing the player who made the bucket. sistent attack the past two seasons. MEN’S BASKETBALL Through all of the “Ts for threes, ” One statistic the Laker coaching Thursday 8 p.m. vs Ferris State cheers from the stands and cries staff takes a close look at is a play­ from the pep band -1—1 er’s assist-to-turnover WOMEN’S BASKETBALL after a made shot, one ratio (A/TO), which Thursday 6 p.m. vs Ferris State statement gets lost in "She ’s the glue is indicative of a given player’s ball control. TRACK AND FIELD translation: who the to our offense, Saturday-Sunday at GLIAC shot was assisted by. In Lutz ’s freshman Championships (Tiffin, Ohio) One name that con­ and the glue to season, she appeared sistently finds itself our team. Kind in all 26 games and BASEBALL in this category—102 started the last 12. In of the silent Friday - Sunday at Lindenwood times this season, to that season, she was University tournament (St. be exact—is Taylor leader. ” second on the team Charles, Missouri) Lutz, the Grand Val­ in assists (65) and was third in the GLIAC in ley State point guard. MIKE WILLIAMS SOFTBALL A/TO (2.4 per game). Friday - Saturday at Lewis Dome “I don’t want to GVSU HEAD COACH In her sopho ­ TUNED IN: Junior point guard Taylor Lutz shoots a free throw during Grand Valley Tournament (Rosemont, Illinois) come across as be ­ ing biased, but she ’s more season, both State's 75-71 loss to Saginaw Valley State at home on Feb. 18. GVL | SARA CARTE MEN’S TENNIS unreal,” said GVSU numbers grew. She Sunday 8:15 p.m. vs Southern associate head coach Phil Say­ ranked second on the team in as­ two, three different options at one such a great understanding of the Indiana (Grandville, Michigan) ers. “When you think of what you sists with 70, and her 2.4 A/TO time is unbelievable. ” game, and knows where to be all want in your team and in an indi­ led the GLIAC. This season, Lutz has set her ca­ the time. She ’s our safety net.” WOMEN’S TENNIS vidual, its Tay Lutz.” “You don’t realize how good reer high in assists — and the season Though her 6.4 points per game is Sunday 8:15 p.m. vs Southern The junior point guard has started she is until she ’s not on the floor,” Indiana (Grandville, Michigan) isn’t even over. Her 2.9 A/TO, anoth ­ the lowest of any player in the start­ all 27 games for the Lakers this sea­ Sayers said. “You don’t realize her er career best, leads the GLIAC. ing five, it’s the points-responsible-for son, and has been a model of consis­ impact until she ’s sitting next to “She ’s the glue to our offense, statistic where Lutz makes her mark. LACROSSE you on the bench out there, and its Sunday 4 p.m. at No. 3 tency in her three years running the and the glue to our team,” said different. Her ability to make deci­ Lindenwood point. She averages 6.4 points per GVSU head coach Mike Williams. sions under pressure and read one, game and leads the team with her 102 “Kind of the silent leader. She has SEE WBB | AB DOWNLOAD i A OUR APP...... SEARCH LANTHORN IN YOUR APP STORE FEBRUARY 25, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A8 | SPORTS (aGVLSPORTS 10

W HOCKEY THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

THROUGH THE CREASE: Senior forward Stacey Mathieu watches the puck trickle across the goal mouth during the Grand Valley State women's hockey club’s thrilling 2-1 triple overtime victory over Miami Univer­ sity (Ohio) in Flint, Michigan on Feb. 21 in the championship game of the Central Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association tournament. Freshman T6a Greca scored the game-winner, courtesy | sandy tenwalde Lakers win CCWHA tournament, look ahead to national competition

fore it finally crossed the line The GVSU goaltender saw said. “I thought of it as the game BY JOSH PEICK With a 1-0 lead after the sec­ ami (Ohio), the top seed in [email protected] ond period, GVSU scored two the tournament, in the third for the game-winner was a spe­ the same thing as the coach I love to play” goals in the first 10 minutes overtime period. The Red- cial moment.” on the bench. Coming off wins against n the Central Col­ of the third period to put the hawks broke a scoreless tie Greca’s game-winning goal “I wouldn’t have been able two of the top teams in the legiate Women’s game out of reach. with less than five minutes left was her fifth goal of the tour­ to do it without my defense,” nation, the Lakers have prov ­ Hockey Associa­ In the second game against in the third period. Their lead nament. Her Allen said. “Mi­ en to themselves and the rest tion tournament, Adrian, the Lakers scored late lasted all of 34 seconds. GV- offense effort ami is a team of the nation that they can the Grand Valley in the first period and early SU’s Bree Tasker responded led to her being that cycles con­ contend with some of the top State womens hockeyin club the ral second­ to jump out to with a quick goal to send the named the tour­ “...For everyone stantly in front teams. The Lakers are streak­ lied off three straighta wins2-0 lead.to GVSU dominated game into overtime. nament’s most to touch the puck of the net. My ing at the right time, with the puck possession throughout After two scoreless over ­ valuable player. defense was able national tournament just two secure the first tournament win before it finally in school history. Thethe Lakers game, making it hard for time periods of back-and- While Greca’s to push them weeks away. ndefeated Davenport University Adrian to find any rhythm on forth hockey, the Lakers were tournament- crossed the line aside to allow “If we play how we played 3-0, Adrian College 2-1 and offense. After giving up a goal on a 4-on-3 power play to clinching goal for the game- me to see almost last weekend, we have a good midway through the third pe­ open up the third overtime. stole the show at every shot. ” chance at going all the way this Miami University (Ohio) 2-1 winner was a in a triple-overtime thriller in riod, the Laker defense buckled After a shot hit a Redhawk de­ the end, the goal- Allen made year,” Greca said. the championship game. down and thwarted any come­ fender, the puck touched each tending by Lau­ special moment. ” 47 saves on 48 The American Collegiate All three teams beat GVSU back effort by the Bulldogs. Laker on the ice before Alexa ren Allen and the shots, holding a Hockey Association national “The girls executed the Tenwalde found freshman defensive unit ’s team that aver ­ tournament begins on March in the regular season, but the SEAN MCKERNAN ages 4.2 goals 9 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Lakers enacted revenge in the game plan perfectly,” said Tea Greca in front of the net. effort as a whole GVSU HEAD COACH most important games of the GVSU head coach Sean Greca fired the shot past the kept the Lakers per game to a The seeds for the tournament season thus far. McKernan. “It was probably goaltender to clinch GVSUs in the game. single tally. Al­ have not been released yet, In the first-round matchup our best game of the year first CCWHA championship. “Our defense did a fantas­ len’s calm demeanor during but with a CCWHA tourna­ against Davenport, the Lakers skating-wise and controlling “We don’t talk about indi­ tic job of limiting (Miami) to the game allowed her to have ment championship under started off slow, but eventu ­ puck possession.” vidual play. We talk about team one shot and done,” McKernan success in a pressure situation. their belt, the Lakers will ally wore the Panthers down. In the championship playT McKernan said. “And for said. “I couldn’t say enough “I didn’t think of it as the likely land somewhere near game, GVSU edged out Mi­ everyone to touch the puck be ­ about our defensive effort.” championship game,” Allen the top.

or whatever, we’d want to play MBB well against Ferris and have a CONTINUED FROM A7 little bit of a sense of bragging rights there. ” regular season has bal ­ As part of the Senior Night looned to become the most festivities, the four Laker se­ important, Wesley isn’t niors - Ricardo Carbajal, moving forward with an al­ Aaron Hayes, Darren Kapust- tered outlook. ka and Chaz Rollins - will be “Even that part of it I recognized. Regardless of the don’t think really affects me. outcome of GVSUs tourna­ I’m very much in the mo­ ment status, the Lakers will ment. Even if we didn’t have not play another game in a chance to continue to play, Fieldhouse Arena this season. I don’t think it would effect “(I) just hope the stu­ how I’d approach anything,” dents come out, with the bad he said. “It’s a big game, it’s a weather (there ’s) no need to senior day, we want to honor go to Grand Rapids,” Wesley our seniors by playing and said. “Just come right here on giving them a positive mem­ a Thursday night and support ory to go out on. us and cheer us on, I think “Its the last regular season our seniors and team would CLUES ACROSS game, it’s our rival game. No really appreciate that. ” KNOCK DOWN: Junior Luke Ryskamp lines up for a jumper against I. Take by theft 33. "Hammer Time’s” initials matter what, if we were 0-24 Saginaw Valley State at home on Feb. 18. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF 7. Cash machine 34. Making one ashamed 10. Removed from attendance 36. Hill (Celtic) 12. Old World buffalo 37. Expletive 13. Spread by dividing 38. Surface onifer-i 14. Herd of unsheared sheep 39. Atomic weight their savvy point guard. She ’s 13. Main arterial vessel 40. Swiss river reek i WBB stepped up her game with the 16. Carbamide 41. Publicists TOWNHtJMBB CONTINUED FROM A7 17. In the style of 44 Hollow cylinders the privacy and lifestyle you would expect absence of Barnett, one of the 18. Leafstalk angle 45. Most hirsute team’s top two players. The * 4 r' 19. Physiques 48. Wading bird • A Badtooms. 4 Wr With her assists totals and the 21. Command right 49. Not in residence leakers are 5-3 with Lutz and 22. Gratuitous 50. According to . Traditional. garnga. >nd '"•‘kout flow she brings to the offense, langs manning the backcourt, units available 27. Printed display 51. Property injury it allows players like Kayla and should Barnett not be 28. Dexter inspector . Cable and Internet provided Dawson, Bailey Caimduff and back in time for the postsea­ • Washer and dryd* In every unit Brionna Barnett to thrive. son, the coaching staff is confi­ CLUES DOWN • ol a mile front cempo* “I (couldn’t) care less if I dent Lutz can lead the offense. score a point in the game,” 1. Russian Emperor (var. sp.) 25. Socialist Debs ’ initials . Walking distance to bus stops. Though fans and media 2. Take hold of 26. Arrived extinct restaurant* Sod grocery at Lutz said. “If my team’s scor­ will likely go on, oblivious 3. South American Indian 29. Atomic #37 . Energy efficient resulting In lower ing and my team’s winning, 30. 17th Greek letter to the “assisted by..." an­ 4. Commune in northern France utility bills 5. "Run to Him” singer Bobby 31. Blue eyed cat that ’s what matters.” nouncement from Melnyk at 6. Doctor of Education 32. Alliance between nations With Barnett, GVSUs games, the silent leader for 7. Celestial intermediary 35. Headquarters starting shooting guard, miss­ 8. Roman garment 36. Container weight adjustments the Lakers is just going to 9. More (Spanish) 38. Chadk language Bura-_____ ing the last eight games with a keep doing her thing. 10. Ear shell 40. Tributary of the Seine back injury, Lutz ’s role in the “You don’t realize how 11. Diversify 41. Length x width offense has become all-the- 12. A lofty nest 42. A small dent good of a kid you have, and 14. Dinner jackets 43. Distribute more important. With reserve we probably won’t realize 17. __ Dhabi, U.A.E. capital 44. A gratuity guard Janae Langs taking Bar­ 18. Small terrestrial lizard 45. Possessed how good of a kid we have 20. Unhappy 46. Overgarment nett’s spot, Lutz is now the pri­ until she ’s graduated next 23. Takes off 47. A doctrine mary scorer in the backcourt. year,” Sayers said. “It’ll be 24. Mollusk shell lining Answers on pg. 10 Sayers said the Lakers are hard to replace her." still asking for more from FEBRUARY 25, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN it (aGVLSPORTS SPORTS I A9

TAEKWONDO Blood, sweat and discipline Gaymon earns black belt with GV taekwondo club

the next belt in the nine-tier color system. Degrees, also called dan grades, are used after the color system to dif­ ferentiate the experience between black belt holders. The belt promotion tests, which the club does every month at its “mother school, ” Lakeshore Taekwondo Acad­ emy in Hudsonville, Michigan, are standardized to meet specific requirements needed to reach the next level. The tests begin relatively easily with simple moves and the courtesy (one of the five disciplines taekwondo teaches) to exhibit the correct etiquette and manners at ‘all times, but get progressively harder. “You start off with a basic front kick and then do a combination of kicks which involves turning and jumping, ” Bonczyk said. “And then also forms - which is something I specialize in - a sequence of moves that are used to summarize everything you have learned in taekwondo. They are demonstrational and semi-practical. “There are eight forms for the color belts and each black belt has one specific form to it.” Perfecting the forms requires integrity and patience. Whereas technique and possessing an indomitable spirit is more important than using brute force when it comes to board breaking or sparring - fighting in a controlled environment. “A lot of the times it’s not about strength, but mental­ ity,” Bonczyk said. If the physical aspects weren’t draining enough, students have to learn some Korean terminology and history as well Put everything together and the process is extremely grueling, which is why many who start don’t finish. So, un­ questionably, Gaymon persevered through at times. PINNACLE: GVSU senior Michael Gaymon (center) receives his Kukkiwon certificate from Master Brad DeMinck (second from right) of Lake- “When I got my red belt with black stripe, which is the shore Taekwondo Academy. Gaymon received his black belt after beginning at white belt. COURTESY I lakeshore taekwondo ACADEMY one before black belt, I got to the point where I thought I wasn’t going to be able to continue taekwondo,” he said. “I BY ALEX EISEN form. Gaymon and club president Steven Bonczyk hold just had a lot of stuff going on in my life and it became a [email protected] the responsibility of co-teaching the club. struggle to keep up with everything. But, my friends in the Boncyzk, a sophomore who previously held a third de­ club helped me stick with it and get through it.” he journey is completed by few, which makes the gree black belt before joining the club, only got to witness One of his friends and training partners, vice president Bran­ reward at the end so coveted and recognizable: the last half of Gaymon’s journey, but acknowledged how don Nguyen, was with Gaymon nearly every step of the way — a black belt. The honor was recently acquired by much Gaymon had matured since their first meeting. most notably as they displayed self-control when sparring. Grand Valley State senior Michael Gaymon. “(Gaymon) has become someone to look up to for people “When I first started, (Gaymon) was only like a yellow While the achievement by itself is extraor­ thinking of starting taekwondo - they are like T don’t know, belt or green stripe - we were very beginning - and I grew dinary, Gaymon gets the distinct recognition as the first it’s just four years,’ but this where you can get in four years,” up with him along the ranks,” Nguyen said. “We were the member of GVSU’s taekwondo club to begin at the bot ­ Bonczyk said. “He’s been working so hard and dedicated his sparring people as we both specialized in the fighting as­ tom with a white belt as a freshman and work his way up whole life to taekwondo. I absolutely know he earned it.” pect. We would go out to the tournaments and I could see through the ranks to earn his black belt before graduating. Obtaining a first degree black belt typically takes three to six his growth by the opponents he had to face.” “(It) makes me proud of myself,” Gaymon said. “It gives years, relying heavily on the determination of the participate to Thus, in his quest to obtain his black belt, Gaymon has admira­ me confidence more than anything else. Most of those who reach the end goal, as the majority end up dropping out. bly embodied the five pillars or disciplines of taekwondo: courtesy, start taekwondo don’t make it all the way to black belt. ” Roughly one in every 100 students to start with a white integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance and self-controL The taekwondo club, established five years ago, pro­ belt will go on to earn a black belt, Bonczyk said. “Michael (Gaymon) is now a black belt because of his commit­ vides training sessions twice a week at the GVSU Field- Various tests are used to evaluate the students tech ­ ment through the club, ” Nguyen said. “He made time for the dub, house to teach students different aspects of the Korean art nique arul knowledge in order for them to advance to helped shaped it and has made a lasting impact at Grand Valley?

TRACK AND FIELD Girl After transfer from NMU, Roberts becomes leader for Lakers

BY JACOB ARVIDSON mated to life at GVSU. worked out for the better. ” [email protected] “It was about three months What got Roberts where I couldn’t move it at all,” through the tough time was he age-old say­ she said. “After sue months I her teammates, something ing goes, “If you started being able to do light she didn’t have at NMU. can’t beat them, lifting. From there it was slow­ “I was the only vaulter for join them. ” ly building up the lifts and re­ the three years I was there Jaime Rob ­ ally stabilizing the shoulder (at NMU),” she said. “It was erts, the Northern Michigan back up. It was a long journey. about pepping myself up and University women’s pole vault I had about a year off’ getting confidence in my­ Tecord-holder, couldn’t beat The difficulty of rehab self from myself versus other “Grand Valley State. A few wasn’t the only challenge teammates helping me. years later, she became a Laker. Roberts had to face after she “I definitely would not “When I was at Northern transferred to GVSU. have survived Grand Valley competing against Grand “I mentally started doubt ­ and Lou ’s conditioning with ­ Valley, who constantly beat ing myself as a vaulter and out my teammates.” me, I thought maybe I should transferring schools was Andreadis, GVSU’s pole transfer to this school, ” said hard, ” she said. “I lost sight of vault coach, has brought the Roberts with a chuckle. why I love pole vault. pole vault program to new • One of the major reasons “(Coach) Lou (Andreadis) heights, producing standouts •GVSU was able to beat Rob ­ kicked me out of practice for like Hixson and now Roberts. erts while she was at NMU 10 days. He said, ‘You need to At one of Roberts ’ first ;was because it had future figure out if this is what you GVSU practices, Andreadis ^national champion Kristen want to do and if this is the had the pole vaulters running 'Qixson. Both Hixson and sport you want to compete in’ 10 lQO-meter dashes with Roberts entered college in But it was nice. He shows a lot 20-second breaks in between. the same year and, despite of, I don’t want to call it tough Roberts said she struggled to jbeing competitors, the two love, but it’s tough. You have finish the workout. Jbrmed a connection. to commit, and Iin thankful During her struggles “It was friendly competi­ for that because it has defi­ she remembers him saying, tion,” Hixson said. “We were nitely helped me for this year.” “Welcome to Grand Valley. both really young. We were Hixson was present We eat nails for breakfast. ” freshmen. Being that good at when Roberts was going Andreadis demands the such an early ___ through this best from his athletes. age, we sort of “ struggle. “Lou focuses a lot on men­ “Grand Val­ tal toughness, ” Roberts said. bonded about “I definitely would that a little bit, ley’s program, “We don’t touch a pole until but it was always not have survived especially the November. It’s a lot of running a neck-and-neck Grand Valley and pole vault pro­ and a lot of hills. He always competition. We gram, is very says it will correlate to the run­ (coach) Lou's wanted to beat different than way that we’re mentally tough. each other. ” conditioning a lot of other If we survived his running, we They didn’t without my schools, espe­ can handle this pole vault. We realize they cially Division II buy into it, so it helps. ” teammates. ” would eventually schools, ” Hixson Another advantage An­ be teammates. said. “It’s hard dreadis provides for his vaulters “When she JAIME ROBERTS work and we is an extensive pole selection. GALLOPING: Pole vaulter Jaime Roberts goes through pre-event practice at the 2015 NCAA Division II POLE VAULTER have this level “Our head coach, Jerry came to Grand Track and Field Championship competition in May 2015. Roberts is now a senior, gvl I kevin sielaff Valley it was a of work ethic Baltes, made a commitment to different story? that I think is the pole vault when I got here, that blew Roberts away Roberts set her personal grow,” she said. “Little things Hixson said. “We wanted each much higher. It was a little bit to hire a vault coach and spend when she came to GVSU. best height of 4.10 meters (13’ that I never would have even other to jump really high. ” of a harder transition for her * money getting a pole selection “It’s any pole you could ever SVt”) on Feb. 5 at the Hillsdale known to fix he sees.” . A torn labrum and a coach ­ coming from a more relaxed which would help us be suc­ dream of? she said. “Lou has it Wide Track Meet. That mark Hixson has also fulfilled ing change at NMU presented and small team to a really cessful,” Andreadis said. “His staggered so you’re never wor­ is tied for the best in NCAA a kind of coaching role Roberts, now a senior, with high-intensity, fast-paced and commitment to the pole vault ried about the pole you’re going Division II in 2016. She credits for Roberts and the other the opportunity to transfer. high-volume team. is why we are successful ” on because you know it’s some­ her improvement to the speci­ GVSU vaulters. Her role is The shoulder surgery allowed “She ended up adjusting That commitment has thing you can handle. I swear ficity of Andreadis’ workouts. one of encouragement. her to take time off from pole just fine. She did get kicked created an unparalleled ar­ he just somehow will show up “The vault-specific work­ out of a few practices, but it senal of poles, something one practice with a new pole.” outs are what have helped me vaulting to rehab and get accll- SEE ROBERTS | A10 FEBRUARY 25, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A10 | SPORTS (&GVLSPORTS # LACROSSE SHOOTINGTop CLUB guns Two Lakers qualify for NRA national championships to achieve high-level results.” BY MASON TRONSOR Quante, an established se­ [email protected] nior on the team, is not un­ As is clear by examining familiar with the spotlight the scores, Quante is the vet ­ wo members of or shooting high scores. eran and Cyburt is still gaining the Grand Valley Cyburt on the other hand, on him. Together, however, State shooting a first-year transfer student the two produce a one-two club have quali ­ from Saline, Michigan, who punch, which is tough to beat fied for the 2016 had never shot a rifle in any Quante is averaging 500 National Rifle Association competition before college, out of 600 in the smallbore Intercollegiate Rifle Champi ­ watched how Quante prac­ competition, while aver ­ onships held in Georgia this ticed and went about his aging 535 in the air rifle COMMAND: Erika Neumen wheels up the field during Grand Valley State ’s 14-5 loss to No. 3 Linden- upcoming March. business. And sometimes, portion, which places him wood on March 24, 2015. Neumen set a GVSU record that season with 75 goals. GVL | KEVIN sielaff Senior Gregory Quante the new blood even compet­ 13th in the conference. and junior Alex Cyburt ed with the veteran. Cyburt is averaging 450 both qualified for the na­ “Since day one, Greg has in his smallbore competi­ tional championship at the always been a great resource tion this season. Due to sectional match at the Jack- for tips and knowledge of the missing the first match, son County Sportsman ’s sport,” Cyburt said. “Person­ his conference rank is Club over the weekend. ally, now that I have gotten to 55th. His best score is 490. ajor key “To see the forward pro­ the competitive level that I am Both have a shot to com­ gression of the team with more at, I see Greg and his scores as pete at nationals, but it looks Neumen set to lead Lakers in promising 2016 campaign kids qualifying for nationals a goal to beat. ” as though Quante is ready to now is amazing,” Quante said. Both specialize in different take the big step and com­ sport to us when my sister was in seventh BY BRADY MCATAMNEY “It’s exciting for myself as well, firearms on the range Quante pete for the national title. His [email protected] grade,” she said. “We loved the atmosphere, getting a chance to finally go is more of an air rifle handler, confidence has risen in prac­ how it was a mix of all the other sports we down to Georgia to compete. while Cyburt leans toward the tice lately thanks to the news esilient. played, and it was just a huge part of our Overall though it’s more ex­ smallbore side. Either way, of qualifying. The lone word sums up Grand family. We all bonded over the sport.” citing for me to see my team both help the other shoot bet ­ “I searched the winning Valley State star lacrosse player Er­ Erikas sister, Alyssa Neumen, played at progress over the years.” ter. scores of past national cham ­ GVSU from 2012-15, as the sisters’ paths ika Neumen as well as any could. Quante has qualified for Their first-year coach, pions and they were between “I made mistakes on plays crossed as Lakers in Alyssa’s final season. the national championship Cameron Zwart, shot for 570-590 range,” Quante said. last year and learned from them. I’d try to The older Neumen left big shoes to fill, and competition in previous GVSU when he attended. His “This past week I had a really get better. My word was resilient. I do this little sis has all but overflown them. years, but due to time con­ past experience has brought good practice. I shot a 572 in For Groveston, it’s a privilege to watch with academics too - with getting grades. straints and classes, he was insightfril knowledge, hard practice. So if I’m able to con­ If I’d do poorly on a test, I’d make sure I do her star perform. unable to attend. This year, work and dedication to both sistently put up 70s to 80s, I better next time,” Neumen said. “Erika brings an innate lacrosse IQ,” however, with a teammate Quante and Cyburt. should be in a good position.” Before transferring to GVSU after her fresh ­ Groveston said. “She pushes herself incred­ alongside, he is energized “It’s about choosing to Both will make the trip man year, Neumen, now a junior, began her col­ ibly hard and in turn helps to push her team­ and excited to make the trip come to every practice,” to Georgia next month. legiate career at Hofstra University in New York. mates. She isn’t afraid to put the team on her for the first and last time. Zwart said. “Practice isn’t Before the wild ride, they There, she struggled with balancing lacrosse back and do the things to get us the victory. The relationship between mandatory, so these guys have the conference cham ­ and schoolwork. She quickly learned she was When she is on, she is something to watch the two qualifiers can be de­ take the initiative to show up pionship meet this upcom­ and very few can stop her. ” not where she needed to be. scribed as a brotherly one. and put in the time necessary ing weekend at Purdue. A native of Rockford, Michigan, Neumen Neumen was named an IWLCA Third was uncomfortable with the distance be ­ Team All-American following her perfor­ tween herself and her family, and her affinity mance last season, but Groveston believes for GVSU head coach Alicia Groveston, the her star midfielder has room yet to grow. campus and the already-present team drew “I know we haven ’t seen her best yet. She her to Allendale. is just getting started. She is a big-time player, “I saw my family maybe three times fresh ­ who shows up when her team needs her, ” man year, and now I see them all the time,” Groveston said. “Erika realizes what the team Neumen said. “I get to watch my three younger needs and does it. I cannot wait to see exactly sisters grow as people and as athletes. Its great.” what that means. I expect her to be one of the Since arriving in Allendale, Neumen ’s premier players in Division II.” game has evolved. Though natural talent This would be a welcome sight for a team abounds, nothing keeps Neumen from that has yet to appear in the NCAA tourna­ being hard on herself and pushing to im­ ment despite illustrious seasons in the past. prove. When she makes a mistake on the “Because she started at a Division I field or the classroom, she corrects it and school, she knows how a lot of these top-tier promises herself she won’t make the same teams play. She comes with a lot of knowl­ mistake twice. edge and drive and she ’s huge on offense and The self-disciplined pushes her to be ­ defense,” said junior Ryan Skomial, who has come better and better, on the turf and in played with Neumen since middle school. the classroom, every day. “She ’s going to be a massive part of our of­ During her sophomore year, Neumen fense and guiding us moving forward.” netted a GVSU-record 75 goals and dished Neumen ’s goal is to inspire her team into out 16 assists in only 19 games, good for postseason play, which the Lakers feel is at­ nearly four goals per game. So far this sea­ tainable after knocking off No. 5 Florida son, she has three goals through two games. Southern bn Feb. 18. The Lakers are 1-1 “(Lacrosse) is a big part of my fam­ on the season, and, to reach the proverbial ily. My dad played in high school in Long Promised Land, the standout from Rockford MARKSMEN: Shooting club members Gregory Quante and Alex Cyburt aim down a range earlier this Island (New York) and he introduced the figures to be the main focus of that objective. year. Both qualified for the National Rifle Association championships. COURTESY I CAMERON ZWART

the Olympic trials in July 2016. in, and might have had that struggle in the beginning, but ROBERTS “She is just like another teammate, but she ’s always there now she is the role model and the leader of the team.” CONTINUED FROM A9 to offer advice, tips or compliments,” Roberts said. It’s the years of experience that have transformed Rob ­ Hixson has watched Roberts grow into what she calls erts into a true leader for the GVSU pole vaulters. Hixson didn’t have any redshirt years like Roberts has “the glue of the team.” “She has the experience and the wisdom for every situ­ had, so she finished competing for GVSU in 2014. She is “All of the girls and the boys look up to her now,” Hixson ation that she ’s in,” Hixson said. “That ’s what makes her still a major part of the team, however, as she trains for said. “She ’s their go-to. It’s really neat to see where she came such a unique pole vaulter. ”

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