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FITNESS GV initiates new health and wellness program Campaign to boost exercise, healthy eating on campus

BY BENNETT SLAVSKY [email protected]

With busy class schedules, work, internships and everything else college students have going on in their lives, exercise is something that can often fall by the wayside. For many, it can be difficult to justify spending time at the gym. The Grand Valley State Univer­ sity health and wellness department recognizes this reality and has put into motiona new initiative to get students active, eating healthy and informed. The roots of this initiative go back to 2014, when the GVSU health and BY BEAU TROUTMAN wellness task force administered the [email protected] GV takes National College Health Assessment to over 2,000 students on campus. The rand Valley State’s most down the result of this assessment was the birth efficient passer through of a strategic plan to get GVSU recog­ three quarters of their Ferris State nized as a healthy school on a state and Ggame versus Ferris State national level by 2020. From that arose wasn’t even a quarterback. the question: where to start? Running back Martayveus Bulldogs “Healthy students are successful Carter held that honor thanks to students,” said Lindsey DesArmo, a 32-yard trick play touchdown 35-23 health and wellness specialist. “So pass in the first quarter. However, how can we support that?” leading only 28-23 in the fourth, BRAGGING RIGHTS: Nick Dodson (11) moves the ball upheld. The The new health and wellness ini­ quarterback Bart Williams lofted Lakers defeated Ferris State Saturday, Oct. 8. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF tiative is a combination of two pro­ a beautifully placed ball into the grams GVSU has become affiliated hands of the receiver Nick Dodson with since the dawn of this strategic for a 39-yard touchdown pass. with Saginaw Valley State. Lakers 114-43 in the third quarter though. Bell went down with an in­ plan. These include first lady Michelle Statistics and efficiency Bart Williams was 9-of-17 in net offensive yardage, much of jury on that play, and was replaced aside, Williams regained the for 109 yards, had two intercep­ which was from Bell. The Bull­ by longtime Jason Vander Laan title of top passer. tions and was sacked four times dogs held the Lakers scoreless, and backup Trevor Bermingham. SEE HEALTH | A3 I he late touchdown put the game through the first three quarters, brought the deficit down to 28-13 The drive stalled and resulted on ice, giving the No. 2 ranked Lak­ but was 5-of-7 for 91 yards and heading into the final frame. in a field goal, cutting the GVSU ers (6-0) a 35-23 win over the No. 14 had the game-sealing touchdown The fourth quarter started lead to 28-23. ranked Bulldogs (4-2) in front of an to Nick Dodson in the fourth. off with Williams throwing an The next possession would be all-time record high Lubbers Stadi ­ “I think that was big, ” Wil­ interception to the Bulldogs’ crucial for a Laker otfense that um crowd (16,889) Saturday, Oct 8. liams said. "We needed to give Tavierre Thomas. had been ineffective up to that “We just kept fighting, scratch­ ourselves a bigger cushion, so it Bell wasted no time, and point, and with eight minutes on ing and clawing, just like last felt really good when I saw Dod­ brought the Bulldogs to within the clock, there was too much week, we needed every single son trotting to the end zone.” one score off of a 21-yard touch­ time left to play clock control. play we could get out there,” said The Lakers had a 28-6 lead at down pass to receiver Marquel Third down had been the bane of GVSU coach Matt Mitchell. halftime. The Bulldog offense, led by Hines to make it 28-20. existence for a team that converted The Lakers earned bragging Division I Eastern Michigan transfer After a Laker three-and-out on at a 30 percent clip for the game, and rights as the 2016 Anchor-Bone quarterback Reggie Bell, was able to the ensuing possession, the Bulldogs the Lakers were tasked with a third Classic champion, and snapped get chunk yardage off of big plays, drove down to the GVSU 30 yard and nine from their own 16-yard a four game regular season losing but couldn’t finish out drives. line thanks to a 13-yard run by Bell line. The offense had a collective sigh streak to the Bulldogs. The win Though the Lakers won quar­ who, for most of the second half, of relief, though, when Williams keeps the Lakers at first place in ters one, two and four, Bell and had his way with the Laker defense. the GLIAC North, and drops FSU the Bulldogs won the third. That play represented the begin ­ HEALTHY: A GVSU student exercises from second to a third place tie The Bulldogs outgained the ning of the end for the Bulldogs, SEE KENNEL | A2 in the Rec Center. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

SUPPORT RESOURCES LAKER TRADITIONS ‘Remembering the Laker Magic5 Homecoming week to include new events Sunday, Oct. 9 through Satur­ the schedule a little bit. ” EASY: The smartpen creates digitized HOMECOMING SCHEDULE BY SANDA VAZGEC notes. COURTESY | LIVESCRIBE HiimiiiWHiwimmiimimiiiiiiiiiiiHimiiMiimiiiMiiiHii [email protected] day, Oct. 15. The week-long se­ Throughout the week teams ries of events and competitions participate in events and compete FIND THE FOOT Magical experiences will trickle will lead up to the football game for points to crown a winner at the DSR showcases All week, various locations in and out of life, but since they against Truman State University end of the week There is no mini­ sometimes happen in the blink of an Saturday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. mum or maximum limit to how THE PREDICAMENT ESCAPE student-focused eye, it can be easy to forget the feel­ Homecoming events are orga­ many members can be on a team. Sunday, Oct. 9,1 p.m. - 4 p.m. ings they bring with them. For the nized by the leaker Traditions Team, The Predicament Escape, a smart technology next week, students and alumni of an organization dedicated to foster­ team relay race, began the kickoff REGENT REVEAL BY EMILY DORAN Grand Valley State University will be ing community at GVSU. competition Sunday, Oct. 9 in the [email protected] Monday, Oct. 10,9:15 p.m. reminded of the magical experience ‘’We wanted to do things a little Kelly Family Sports Center. Pere Marquette (Kirkhof 2204) it is to be a Laker for a lifetime. differently this year,” said Brandi The Regent Reveal will take place Barno, homecoming coordinator in the Kirkhof Center Monday, Oct. In order to showcase different TRIVIA NIGHT The homecoming celebration study tools for Grand Valley State Uni­ dedicated to “Remembering the for Laker Traditions. “We’ve added versity students, Disability Support Tuesday, Oct. 11,9:15 p.m. Laker Magic” will take place brand new events and switched up Grand River Room SEE MAGIC | A3 Resources (DSR) hosted three assis­ tive technology feature tables as part TRI-WIZARD TOURNAMENT of Inclusion and Accessibility Month. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 9:15 p.m. The feature tables were held Wednes ­ Kelly Family Sports Center day,Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Milton E. Ford LBGT Resource Cen­ SCULPT-IT! ter, the Women’s Center and the Of­ Thursday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. fice of Multicultural Affairs. Thornapple Room (Kirkhof 2250) Brittania Schreurs, a DSR graduate assistant, said the feature tables were LIPSYNC hosted to highlight the technology Friday, Oct. 14, 9:15 p.m. which the DSR staff uses with some of Fieldhouse Arena the students registered at their office. “(These) pieces of technology CROWNING OF THE REGENT are not just for students with dis ­ Saturday, Oct. 15 3:50 p.m. abilities, ” Schreurs said. “They’re Lubbers Stadium beneficial to everyone.” At the feature tables, different FOOTBALL GAME Saturday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. Lubbers Stadium FOSTERING COMMUNITY: Members of the Beauties and The Beast group perfomed in the livestream LipSync concert SEE TECH I A3 Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2015 in Allendale. This year's event features week-long Laker themed activities. GVL | ARCHIVE

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STUDY ABROAD FAIR The Padnos International Center at Grand Valley State University will hold its annual study abroad fair Tuesday, Oct. 11. The event will take place in Kirkhof Center Room 2250 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students in attendance will learn about all of the study abroad programs the center has to offer. They will also have the chance to talk to students who have participated in the programs in years prior. Questions regarding funding, program selection and academic credit will all be answered. The event is LIB 100 approved.

COLUMBUS DAY PANEL A panel discussion will be held Monday, Oct. 10 to discuss the holiday known as Columbus Day in the U.S. The discussion will be held in the Cook-DeWitt Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Panelists will discuss colonization of the Americas and the social and historical impact it has had, including current SHOWTIME: David Talley (7) and company prepare to storm the field as the pre-game show winds down. The Grand Valley State Lakers movements challenging the holiday itself. defeated the Bulldogs of Ferris State Saturday, Oct. 8, finishing with a final score of 35-23 at Lubbers Stadium. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Students are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the panel throughout the discussion. The event is LIB 100/201 approved and will also include a portion on cultural teachings and a native drum circle

PROJECTING PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE Communication expert Rob Pocock will host a workshop on professional interaction Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Kirkhof Center Room 2270. The workshop will cover interpersonal communication, goal-setting and how to create clear messages. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities to strengthen their interpersonal communication skills. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and can be used as PSS development credit. To register for the workshop, visit www.gvsu.edu/sprout .

TALK TO THE HAND: GVSU’s Matt Williams (24) stiff arms Ferris' TAKE DOWN: Ferris State QB Reggie Bell (7) is brought down by FRESH FROM THE FARM Jordan Haan (18) as he fields a kick-off return. GVL I Kevin SIELAFF GVSU’s Collin Schlosser (49) after a short gain. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF Grand Valley State University professor Amy McFarland will host a workshop at the Sustainable Agriculture Project Farm Tuesday. Oct. 11. Students will participate in a garden walk and learn about the farm. Students will also participate in a discussion about agri­ culture, food and sustainability. Activities will include a how-to on producing harvest and cooking it. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 o' • * p.m. To RSVP for the event, contact [email protected] .

BOUNCING BACK: Sydney Omameh (3) celebrates with fellow teammates after a Grand Valley State fumble recovery. The Lakers will be facing the Truman State Bulldogs Saturday, Oct. 15 as part of the final event for GVSU’s annual homecoming week. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

Carter finished with 127 fumbles, two interceptions). the offense any way he can. KENNEL yards on the ground and a The Lakers ’ four touch­ “It was too much for me, CONTINUED FROM A1 touchdown. Dodson led all downs in the first half came because I thought I was going receivers with four catches off of a three-yard jet sweep to overthrow (Smith),” Carter found Brandon Bean on a for 92 yards and a touch­ by receiver Brandon Bean, said. “It was a real great play, 20-yard strike to move the down. Collin Schlosser led a one yard rushing touch­ we didn ’t really get as much sticks. GVSU with 13 tackles. The down by Carter, a fumble pressure as I thought I would, “We converted a third and Lakers won despite being recovery in the end zone and I just lobbed the ball and long on that drive, which I outgained 570-350 in net by Kalen Dunham and then he was there to make it.” don’t think we had done all offensive yardage. Carter’s halfback pass to re­ The Lakers host non­ game,” Williams said. Bell led all players with ceiver Urston Smith for the conference opponent Tru­ Three plays later, Dodson 19-of-39 passing, 343 yards first score of the game. man State next Saturday, was celebrating in the end and two touchdowns, along Carter doesn’t plan on try­ Oct. 15 for homecoming. zone after the game-clinch­ with 178 yards rushing. He ing out for quarterback any­ ing touchdown strike. also had four turnovers (two time soon, but is happy to help

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, PADNOS international center HAUENSTEIN CENTER Study abroad fair to highlight international programs at GV

BY KYLE DOYLE River Room at the Kirkhof Dominican Republic. dents that have been abroad [email protected] Center on campus. A semester long, faculty- is so different than just look­ “The study abroad fair is led program in Germany that ing at a program online or on Wanting to travel but great because it gives students focuses on German social a flyer,” Lane said. “You get to haven’t quite figured out a chance to meet people from justice will be available next ask questions you wouldn’t how? Curious to learn more all over the world and students fall semester, said Meaghann normally get to ask and really DISCUSSING POLITICS: Gleaves Whitney pays tribute to Ralph about what study abroad that have traveled all over the Myers-Smith, study abroad get a sense of what the experi­ Hauenstein at Loosemore Auditorium Jan. 22. GVi | KEVIN sielaff programs have to offer? In­ world,” said Alissa Lane, PIC adviser. ! he students who par­ ence is going to be like.” terested in any way about outreach coordinator. “Partic­ ticipate in the program will be The fair is the largest travel and earning credits? ularly this year, we are excited going to a town in Germany, event hosted by the PIC and Finding common ground On Monday, Oct. 11, the to have guests from our part­ where refugees have come and both Lane and Myers-Smith Padnos International Center nership universities in Ghana began to settle and they’re go­ encourage students to come in political discussions (PIC) will attempt to answer and Kingston (United King­ ing to teach them English. out, learn more about study some of those questions at dom), which are two of our Along with different pro­ abroad and possibly join a Hauenstein Center kicks off Wheelhouse its annual study abroad fair, most popular destinations.” grams, past participants will program. Both say the expe­ Talk series with presidential election event highlighting different study This years fair is set to be talking to students about riences are worth a lifetime. society as described by Donald abroad programs, intern­ showcase both pre-existing their experiences in the pro­ Lane said her first expe­ BY MEGHAN MCBRADY Trump, Hilary Clinton and ships and scholarships avail­ programs like the Ghana grams and international stu­ rience abroad was when she [email protected] Bernie Sanders. able to students at Grand and Kingston trips, but also dents will be giving students stepped out of a plane in Bei­ With the widening gap be ­ “Election 2016 has unloosed Valley State University. new programs that include a first hand account of what jing. She said from then on, tween progressive and conser­ a cascade of uncertainties,” he The event will be held from teaching English in Ger­ their home country is like. she knew that international vative viewpoints, creating an said. “ I here’s anxiety because 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Grand man, anthropology in Israel “I feel like getting the experiences were going to be open forum to inspire political we are bracing ourselves for a and learning Spanish in the chance to talk to other stu­ a huge part of her life. diversity is necessary in con­ major political realignment. The fair is set to have fronting the challenges Ameri­ Ihe storm clouds of this re­ music, food and raffle cans face within the upcoming alignment has been gathering prizes, all available to stu­ presidential election. on the horizon like Hurricane dents who attend. In order to establish a com­ Matthew. We don’t know what “We hope that anybody mon ground for political talk, the outcome is going to be. ” who is open to at least Gleaves Whitney, director of Living amidst a digital rev­ learning about opportuni­ Grand Valley State University’s olution as far-reaching as the ties will come by the fair, Hauenstein Center for Presi­ French and the industrial rev­ spend maybe 20 minutes dential Studies, led the event for olutions, Whitney said those there, looking through the center’s Wheelhouse Talk who are not able to access or things, meeting new people, series, at GVSU’s Loosemore manipulate the benefits of the just get some ideas, ” Myers- Auditorium Friday,Oct. 7. digital age are more suscep­ Smith said. “(Study abroad) From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., tible to radicalized left or right is not an item that you pur­ Whitney’s presentation focused wing talk. chase and then you’re done on the rapidly devolving politi­ with it. It becomes a layer of LOG ON TO: cal environment and the differ ­ who you are and your expe­ WORLD EXPERIENCE: Representatives from GVSU’s partner university in Ghana, University of Cape ent ideals of modern American www.lanthorn.com Coast, talk to students about their program at the 2015 Study Abroad Fair. COURTESY | alissa lane rience in the world.” FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

GVSU students will have ment will take place Wednes ­ by the Women’s Center. switched it to be on a Friday People’s Choice Award re­ MAGIC the chance to vote for the day, Oct. 12 in the Kelly Fam­ LypSync will take place Fri­ because it really ends the cipient as well. CONTINUED FROM A1 regent after they’ve been re­ ily Sports Center where teams day, Oct. 14 in the Fieldhouse week off strong and will carry Study tables and the scav­ vealed. The homecoming re­ will compete for points in a Arena at 9:15 p.m. the excitement into the foot­ enger hunt for hidden rab ­ 10. Homecoming regents gent winner will be crowned series of quidditch matches. Mitch Babbitt, another ball game the next day.” bit feet will also take place are students who have been 10 minutes prior to the start Teams will participate homecoming coordinator All students are welcome to throughout the week. nominated by their student of the football game. in “Sculpt-It!” Thursday, for Laker Traditions said the attend and watch the LipSync Alumni events will take organization and have gone Teams will compete in Oct. 13 where they make LipSync competition is the battle, which will also be place Friday, Oct. 14 and through an interview pro­ Trivia Night, a competi­ sculptures pertaining to most popular event of the week. streamed live online. Saturday Oct. 15. cess to be chosen as finalists. tion to test the participants’ the theme out of nonper­ “It’s definitely the event The judges will crown Regents are students who knowledge on an array of ishable food items, which everyone looks forward to a winner, but students will GOTO: exude qualities of what it subjects Tuesday, Oct. 11 are then donated to the stu­ and ^prepares for the most*” also have the chance to http://blt.ly/2ehhAlZ means to be a GVSU Laker. lire Tri-Wizard Tourna­ dent food pantry provided Babbitt said, “'fhis year we go online and vote for the FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS

silver status. To earn gold, the Thomas Haas Friday,Oct. 7. HEALTH school must become more “It isn’t necessarily about CONTINUED FROM A1 connected with local practi­ going to the gym and work­ tioners—connecting campus ing out,” DesArmo said. Obama ’s Partnership for a to the community—which as­ “Just move. Be active. Ride a Healthy America and Exercise sistant professor of movement bike to class instead of tak­ as Medicine on Campus. science Amy Gyorkos believes ing the bus. Integrate activ­ Partnership for a Healthy GVSU can accomplish. ity into your daily life.” America outlines 23 guidelines “The goal here is to get The initiative is particu­ to becoming a healthy school. healthcare professionals, stu­ larly targeted at freshmen. GVSU has met some of these dents, staff and everyone on Upon leaving high school, guidelines so far, like mark­ campus integrated and in­ many students lose the struc­ ing healthy foods on campus, volved,” Gyorkos said. ture of organized sports, but but is still working on others, Exercise as Medicine on GVSU is trying to continue like becoming a bike-friendly Campus encourages schools that structure for students school. DesArmo hopes the to develop a health program into college. Gyorkos said university will have met all 23 that works for them, using their if first-year students get in guidelines by 2020 and will be own resources and creativity. the habit of daily exercise recognized as a healthy school. GVSU is working on inform­ and learn early on to bal ­ Exercise as Medicine on ing students of all the ways they ance that with school, they Campus is a program created could be active and how to in­ are more likely to carry that by the American College of tegrate that into a busystudent with them throughout col­ Sports Medicine. The pro­ life. This is occurring through lege and adulthood. gram awards bronze, silver signs and promotion, more so­ “If we could put all the and gold status to colleges cial media presence and events benefits of exercise in a pill, that apply and meet various like “Walk With the Presi­ every doctor would prescribe criteria. When GVSU ap­ dent, ” a two-mile walk around that pill,” Gyorkos said. plied last winter, it received campus with GVSU President

the computer software or the students who want help devel ­ TECH mobile app software.” oping their study habits. CONTINUED FROM A1 The Echo and the Li­ “What we featured is not vescribe 3 can be purchased at all exhaustive of what we smart pens and study apps at various venues, including actually have here in our of­ were highlighted. Amazon, Best Buy and www. fice and what is out there,” Jeff Sykes, DSR assistive livescribe.com. Sykes said the Schreurs said. “We just want­ technology coordinator, dem ­ GVSU Laker Store has also ed to show a few things to onstrated the capabilities of two started selling them this year, catch people’s interest.” different smart pens, the Echo along with the corresponding Sykes hopes attendees at and the Livescribe 3, which can paper and ink refills. the feature tables learned be used to record audio and As part of the feature ta­ more about the different take notes at the same time. bles, Schreurs also highlighted technology showcased. When used on the appropri­ different study apps. The my- “We want to get the word ate paper, the smart pens sync Homework app, for example, out about the technology up the written notes with the allows students to organize because it’s stuff that any­ parallel recorded sections. Us­ their homework assignments one can use,” Sykes said. ers can then touch specific text digitally, while the Quizlet Schreurs emphasized the with the smart pens to play app lets students create flash- feature tables were just one back the recording from the cards and use other learning small part of Inclusion and Ac­ corresponding location. tools. Both apps are free and cessibility Month. Ihere will be “Students can go back, re­ compatible with Apple and more events throughout Octo­ play the recording from any Android operating systems ber. She also said the locations particular place in the lec­ and accessible through their for the feature tables were spe­ SERiOUS DELIVERY! ture and fill in the missing respective websites, www.my- cifically chosen to include each notes," Sykes said. “They can homeworkapp.com and www. of the five different social jus­ ★ JIMIIMYJOHNS.COM * also write in their own notes quizlet.com. Schreurs said tice centers within the Division ,r J *'•» later on if they wish, and all these two apps are the ones of Inclusion and Equity. • x\ v ? ■ . of that can be imported into she shows most frequently to TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST LGBT Resource Center holds ally training YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM LOG ON TO: BY DYLAN GROSSER DCROSSERv LAN!HORN COM www.lanthorn.cofn rpft THE FUU AJfTlCU ' r ‘ \ .. • ,1 . ■ >... OCTOBER 10, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A4 OPINION (aGVLNEWS ¥

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hen faced with in preventative measures. difficult and Educating a community on uncomfort­ what is right and wrong, as Wable situations, well as what will and will not the easy way out is to avoid be accepted is a key point in [email protected] the problem and blame it changing the way an issue is on other factors, people and seen. We have come a long outside forces. As of late, way on the matter of sexual Grand Valley State Univer­ assault as a nation, but there Heeding health risks in contraceptive measures sity had to face a difficult is a lot to be done. reality. Sexual assaults are The details of a healthy not the right Trojan slogan. them, either. less than 10 parts per billion, happening near our cam­ relationship should be pre­ That’s right, were talking So maybe Durex condoms but what about condoms? 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Is it not been made clear by univer­ conversations about safety BY DANIELLE ZUKOWSKI to be a human carcinogen Project (RHTP), “vaginal enough for nitrosamines to be sity officials that these unfor­ and behavior before students EDI TOR IA L @LA N THORN. COM based on sufficient evidence of walls contain many blood “reasonably anticipated to be a tunate instances are not the are living on their own and carcinogenicityfrom studies and lymphatic vessels, which human carcinogen?” fault of the survivor and the making independent deci ­ Recently, New York Uni­ in experimental animals.” enable chemicals to transfer Exposure from one con­ only one to blame is the per­ sions about their lives and versity welcomed revolution­ Exposure in latex condoms directly into the circulatory dom will not cause cancer, petrator. They are not making their bodies. 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Yet, there is very fact that condoms are not the ing signal a change in our how to handle instances of world that are removing a during the molding process little regulation regarding the only product we use regularly community, a change that rape after they happen, we carcinogenic (cancer causing) and is not being intentionally nitrosamine content in con­ with carcinogens in them. chemical from a product with needs to be acknowledged should also be looking at added by condom companies. doms. The FDA has regulated LOG ON TO: and addressed in a timely and how to instill a message of “pleasureyou want” but pro­ However, it is not something that N-nitrosamines in rubber comprehensive manner. respect in our high school tection youshouldn ’t trust. being actively removed by baby-bottle nipples should be www.lanthorn.com Following these reports students that will then fol­ Shouldn’t? Wait. That’s FOR THE FULL ARTICLE of sexual assaults, students, low them to college. faculty and staff received Following up on instances emails from Vice President of sexual violence is vital. Maintaining safety, ending sexual assault at GV for Inclusion and Equity Jes­ However, it is important to ac­ se Bernal, President Thomas knowledge that the systemic all of the aspects of sexual security, which includes someone known to the victim/ Haas and Dean of Students issue of sexual assault is larger assault that allow sexual vio­ the visible presence of our survivor, so we are continuing Eileen Sullivan reassuring than added police patrols and lence to remain so prevalent. community police officers in our bystander intervention the community that this be ­ safety enhancements. When Making this kind of change residential areas. trainings in earnest. To register, havior is not acceptable and a student arrives at college, requires a systemic, long­ While enhancing security visit www.gvsu.edu/itsonus/ will not be tolerated. These their formative years with term effort, as well as neces­ and encouraging safe prac­ bit. Bystander intervention emails also worked to let the romantic and sexual relation­ sary resources and support to tices will remain an institu­ attempts to prevent and ad ­ community know that these ships have already come and address immediate needs. tional priority, we want to dress systemic social changes acts of violence would not gone. As universities continue The tremendous turnout reinforce to our community we need to see happen. It uses be ignored. to make efforts combatting at the Thursday, Sept. 29 members that the perpetrator active techniquesthat prevent Part of making sure stu­ sexual violence on campus, town hall was evidence that is the only person responsible violence from occurring in the dents feel safe and stay edu­ its imperative they also look students, faculty and staff care for a sexual assault. That said, first place, as well as opportu­ cated are making sure they are to the future students who BY THOMAS HAAS & about these issues. In particu­ we encourage students to be nities for intervention after a aware of the various resources have the power to stop per­ ELLA FRITZEMEIER lar, it was noteworthy to see aware of their surroundings, victim/survivor discloses. offered to those at GVSU. petuating a culture content PRES I DEN T@G VSU. COM the number of students who take precautions and take ad ­ If you find yourself needing One point brought up by with astronomically high wanted to discuss issues affect­ vantage of the Safewalk and assistance, consider contacting administrators across cam­ numbers of sexual assault on We understand many of ing our community,and do RAVE Guardian programs the victim advocate, Ashley pus is the role of education college campuses. our students are concerned, something about them. offered by GVPD. Schulte, to get connected to hurt, angry and saddened In addition to those who As student senate president, support and resources. She is by sexual violence, both on were there in person, off- Ella Fritzemeier has become located in the Womens Center, GVL EDITORIAL BOARD and off campus, regardless of campus students and alumni very aware that students have Kirkhof Center Room 1201 whether it was committed by a AUDRA GAMBLE watched the live video on little knowledge about impor­ and can be reached by phone Editor-in-chief stranger or someone knownto HANNAH LENTZ Associate editor Facebook. The panel of tant resources on campus. As a at (616) 331-2748 or email at the victim/survivor. We share student leaders from Eyes result, student senate’s diversity [email protected]. JESS HODGE News editor in this concern and anger. As a Wide Open, Greeks Against affairs committee is actively We are a Laker family. To BEAU TROUTMAN Sports editor result, the campus community Sexual Assault and student finding new and different ways ensure we have the best learn­ KATE BRANUM A&E editor remains steadfast in devoting senate and a variety of senior to publicize services. ing environment possible, we ASHLYN KORIENEK Laker Life editor time and resources to educa­ administrators in attendance We are also trying to know we must work together tion, preventionand advo ­ took notes and remain dedi ­ invite students who have not to keep our community free cacy-allnecessary as we seek cated to reviewing feedback historically focused on this from sexual violence. We WHAT IS A LANTHORN? to eliminate sexual violence. and acting on the next steps. issue to help provide leader ­ recognize as Lakers that “it’s At Grand Valley State Lant • horn, n. [old English] single lens made of a thin piece As president of GVSU, ship. An example is a recent on us” to create the kind of of ox or steer horn. 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WOMEN’S CENTER fore. For example, the group showed that relationships still require consent and that nothing means “yes,” except a Champions of change verbal, informed “yes.” At the conclusion of the It’s on Us’ campaign focuses on getting event, Schultethen asked par­ men to stand up against sexual violence ticipants to look into signing up to become leaders in the BY SHAE SLAUGHTER “Just allowing them (men) that men have a lot of power “It’s On Us” campaign. With SSLAUGHTER(cvLANTHORN.COM to be a part of the conversation, in these situations and should one year of learning the ropes, I feel like its really important utilize that power positively. they would be able to help in bridging the gap,” said Bet- As one of the guest speak­ lead and the organization is Sexual assault is often PART OF THE CONVERSATION: Sean O'Melia speaks at the recent thought of as strictly a womens sie Schoedel, Violence Against ers at the kickoff event, GVSU "champions of change" kickoff Friday, Oct. 7. GVL I LUKE HOLMES always looking for more male issue, but Grand Valley State Women Act graduate assistant. President Thomas Haas voices for these issues. University’s Womens Center At the event, a variety shared a couple of his own help encourage the men in lead to these current out­ One of the attendees, is partnering with President of speakers and mixed me­ personal experiences dealing attendance to acknowledge comes?” Katz said in the TED Mitchell Perkins, a member of Barack Obamas “Its On Us” dia worked to show the im­ with sexual assault and how it the need for change and Talk. “These are the kinds of the executive board at Sigma campaign to combat this very portance of men in raising affected not only him, but oth­ their ability to help enact it. questions that we need to be Phi Delta attended the event to mindset. The Women’s Centers awareness, preventing vio­ ers in his life. He stressed that “I encourage you all to think asking and the kind of work help voice his own thoughts. champions of change kickoff lence and speaking up when an abuse of power by men was about how this work relates to we need to be doing.” “It’s a way of getting event Friday, Oct. 7 started a it comes to issues regarding the driving force behind every your own experiences,” Bernal GVSUs ReACT! peer the­ your point across,” he said. brand new initiative targeted sexual consent or assault. one of those instances. said. “We will do all that we can ater education group also per­ GVSUs “It’s On Us” cam­ specifically toward men to help “Were hitting in a lot of “Power in the right way, to make sure our community is formed at the kickoff to show paign has more events sched ­ prevent sexual violence. areas because we have com­ with champions, can really educated. It requires all of us.” those who attended different uled throughout the year, in­ The Womens Center was plex problems so we need make a difference, ” he said. The event honed in on examples of what is and is not cluding bystander intervention excited to have an event focused complex solutions,” said Vice President for Inclu­ these ideas even further with considered consent in a more training Tuesday, Oct. 18 from on men because it gave them a Ashley Schulte, leader of the sion and Equity Jesse Bernal a TED Talk featuring Jackson visualway. Through ReACT! s 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof unique opportunity to focus event and Violence Against was also was able to recount Katz, an anti-sexist activist. skits, the audience was able to Center Grand River Room, “How can we change the see that men can hold power in on topics that are sometime Women Act grant coordina­ his own negative experienc­ r-l GOTO: forgotten when it comes to the tor and victim advocate. es with assault and violence, socialization of boys and the in a variety of different ways The presentation stressed pairing with Haas’ stories to definitions of manhood that they may not have noticed be ­ www.gvsu.edu/ltsonus discussion of sexual violence. FOR MORE INFORMATION

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COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Grand Valley State University will be hosting a Shakespeare Festival to close meeting facilitated by the Council for Exceptional Children Monday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center. with ‘Macbeth’ performances The meeting is geared toward future teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and BY CARMEN SMITH psychologists. All participants will be able to sign up [email protected] for volunteer opportunities offered through the CEC, including a pen-pal program. The 23rd annual Shake­ Attendees will be able network with the staff from speare Festival comes to a the CEC and receive pointers from professional speakers dose with a traveling produc­ that present topics including: special education in the tion, known as Bard-to-Go, classroom and resource rooms, administration, speech with one of Shakespeare ’s most pathology and creating individualized education plans. popular works, “Macbeth. ” Bard-to-Go is a traveling production that goes to various STUDY ABROAD FAIR secondary schools in the area The Padnos International Center at Grand Valley to put on a condensed, 45-min­ State University will be holding its largest event of ute production of a Shake­ the year, the Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 11 from speare play. The group will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kirkhof Center Room 2250, performing Wednesday, Oct. Participants will have a chance to browse the wide 12 at 1 p.m. in the Mary Idema range of study abroad programs offered at GVSU to Pew Library Multipurpose find to one that best suits their major. Room and Saturday, Oct 29 at 1 Students who have already studied abroad will be p.m. in the DeVos Center at the . present to talk about their experiences and faculty Loosemore Auditorium. program directors will be available to answer any

“Bard-to-Go is a pro­ BARD-TO-GO: The GVSU traveling performance troupe Bard-to-Go will bring this year's Shakespeare ____ questions about each individual program. gram is designed to help Festival to a close with one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, "Macbeth." GVL | ARCHIVE introduce Shakespeare to FIRST YEAR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE dent performers and one “This show is crazy because and provides not only good the secondary schools that student stage manager, di ­ I play four completely differ ­ entertainment but is a good The First Year Leadership Experience at Grand makes it more accessible, ” Valley State University is reaching out to all first- rected by visiting GVSU fac­ ent characters,” said Bard-to- cultural resource,” Bell said. said Shakespeare Festival ulty member Dennis Henry. Go student performer Bruno After the performance, year and transfer students with the first of six group director James Bell. “Most, meetings Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “1 toured as an actor, do­ Streck-Rodrigues, “ frying to there will be a reception if not all of the schools, read ing primarily Shakespeare, tell a two-and-a-half-hour sto­ honoring award-winners in Kirkhof Center Room 2263. ‘Macbeth ’ as part of their FYLE is designed to assist new leaders develop for about 10 years, so this ry in 45 minutes is a challenge, and performers that par­ curriculum. A lot of them experience is a great way to but it has been amazing.” ticipated in the festival. basic leadership skills and learn about all of the lead ­ reading it won’t understand ership opportunities at GVSU. start my time here at GVSU,” The program was made “If students haven’t seen it, very well, but seeing it is a Henry said. “Each performer in order to provide a mix­ it’s a great thing to come and All students who are interested in holding leader ­ different experience. ship roles in the future are highly encouraged to be a plays multiple characters, ture of entertainment and see. Everyone knows the sto­ “Shakespeare is meant to which includes multiple cos­ learning principles in and ry of ‘Macbeth, ’ it’s free and part of this program. be seen; it’s something they A series of interactive activities and discussions tumes and character changes out of the classroom. an hour,” Bell said. “There’s a can understand and relate throughout the show. Along “Bard-to-Go coming in lot that’s still happening with led by upperclassman student leaders and staff to, not to be afraid of.” across campus will be included in each meeting. with that, it encourages more and working with the stu­ the festival, and it’s a campus The traveling group is audience engagement in or­ dents gets them excited and resource we hope students Meetings will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 made up of six GVSU stu- p.m. in the same room. In order to be a FYLE gradu ­ der to dictate who is who.” teachers can build from that take advantage of.” ate, attendance for all sessions is mandatory.

EXCELLENCE SERIES: PROJECTING A STAND-UP ROUTINE PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE coming presidential election is with humor. You can find out Communications professional Rob Pocock will be one of the most talked about more about the club on Face- visiting Grand Valley State University Tuesday, Oct. 11 to GV comedy club to topics around the U.S. The book and we’ll post meeting deliver a presentation on proper and business-like com­ next stand-up show, which (information) on that.” munication. The lecture will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 perform political will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, Overall, the Free Speech a.m. in Kirkhof Center Room 2270. will feature jokes about mid ­ Stand-up club strives to help Pocock will emphasize the importance of the words terms, exams and the holidays. students forget about classes used in conversations, as well tone and body language. satire stand-up The group is also partnering and assignments for a while Participants will have an opportunity to complete former Tim Harkins said. with the Mary Idema Pew Li­ and have a good time. a number of hands-on activities to add power to their BY NICOLE BOBB “I think there’s been a little brary in December as part of “We aim to really get stu­ [email protected] interpersonal interactions. bit of a mention of Trump, the exam cram activities. dents to laugh and there are a but I don’t think there’s been For those interested in lot of students who really have Midterms at Grand Val­ a joke revolving around it, what the group has to of­ ley State University are right never experienced stand-up fer, GRAND RAPIDS around the corner and most so it’ll be interesting to see Free Speech Stand-up is comedy before,” Barnwood what we come up with.” always open to new sugges­ said. “There’s only six to 10 students across campus Barnwood said the world tions and performers. performers, so everyone has New publication features could use a good laugh. of comedy, including Free “We have meetings where their own style. We try not The Free Speech Stand-up Speech Stand-up, must take we’ll let you just pitch a joke to put any filter. Comedy is club at GVSU will host a politi­ local arts and culture to heart the politically correct to us and we’ll tell you what’s such an intimate thing, the cal performance called “Make working and what’s not,” Har­ diences, and more specifi­ Grand Valley Laugh Again” nature of society. Sometimes, comedian is directly commu­ BY KATE BRANUM coming up with jokes can be kins said. “So, anyone who’s in­ nicating with the audience. In [email protected] cally audiences who don’t Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. in a struggle. Content viewed as terested in comedy, you don’t plays, most people sit there in already consider them­ the Cook-DeWitt Center. funny for some may be offen­ have to be interested in going silence and sort of absorb what Holly Bechiri and Marjo­ selves ‘patrons’ of the arts, This free event will feature sive to others in the audience. on stage, but just writing jokes, the performers are doing. The rie Steele, creators of the new are most definitely a key GVSU student performers The members of Free Speech or we could even do sketches comedian uses the response of online publication “cultured. part of our demographic,” share an original stand-up rou­ Stand-up try their best not to too if you wanted-anything the audience in real time.” GR,” have made it more con­ Steele said. “This would tine focusing political satire. take their jokes too far. venient for Grand ValleyState most certainly include stu­ “We do an hour set and what “Myself and other come­ University students to check dents, especially since stu­ we do is divide that among the dians sometimes do find that out arts and culture events all dents tend to have lower performers that want to per­ we censor ourselves for fear over the Grand Rapids area. budgets, and may not think form and we usually cap out at that I may be looking for a The publication is de ­ of themselves as being able about nine (performers),” Free job someday and an employer signed to appeal to everyone. to afford to ‘get cultured’ in Speech Stand-up president is going to see that video and Bechiri and Steele decided to the more traditional sense. Chris Barnwood said. the joke I did where I talk include a weekly event pre­ “We consider identifying The performance will dif ­ about (something that they view section highlighting a access points, like student- fer from any other stand-up find offensive and decide they diverse range of art-related discounted tickets to the event the group has done, can’t) have a guy like that in events happening in the area opera, free programming at mostly due to the controver­ the office,” Barnwood said. in an attempt to get the com­ Kent District Library, and sial content that will be pre­ The group aims to do a munity more involved in low-cost community theater sented during each routine. show on the second Thursday art culture. They felt it was shows, to be a key part of our “It’s going to be inter­ of every month at the Cook- important to keep readers coverage.” esting because the comics DeWitt Center. Each show informed about important are encouraged to do po­ tends to revolve arounda rele­ aspects of events, like ticket litical jokes, which we really vant theme. The theme for this prices and locations as well as LOG ON TO: haven’t done too many of, performance was an easy one what to expect at each event. even in the first two shows www.lanthorn.com to come up with since the up­ COMEDIANS: The GVSU stand-up club will deliver original comedy “I wouldsay younger au­ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE of the year,” student per­ routines that focus on politics. COURTESY I FREE SPEECH STAND-UP OH YEAH, YOUR PLACE COMES WITH ALL THIS. ' y IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE CLAS: YOU'D NEVER LEAVE. Heated pool with sundeck Fire pits and grilling station Multimedia room • fV.'. 24/7 fitness center 24/7 technology center 24/7 private study rooms 24/7 tanning Pet friendly Currently Leasing for 2017-2018. Free to Apply! 4926 lector Driw, AD« h M«, M 4W01 www.enclavenow.com [email protected] (616) 60/6222

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QUICK HITS SOCCER MIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiii S* feat* GV SOCCER RECEIVES NSCAA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD The 2015 Grand Valley State soccer team has been awarded with the NSCAA Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom. The NSCAA national office released the list of teams to win the award Thursday. Oct. 6. The award goes to teams with at least a 3.0 GPA team average over the entirety of the academic year. GVSU ended the academic year with a team average of a 3.35 grade point average. Last year, juniors Marti Corby and Clare Carlson were both named NSCAA Scholar All-Americans, while nine other players were named to the GLIAC women's soccer All- Academic team. The honor requires that a player maintains a grade point SWEEPING THEM OFF THEIR FEET: Clare Carlson (7) carries the ball out of Grand Valley State’s zone in a game against Ashland University. After losing the first game average between 3.5 and 4.0 of their season Wednesday, Oct. 5, the GVSU Lakers squared off against Walsh Friday, Oct. 7 and Lake Erie Sunday, Oct. 9, winning both games. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF for the academic year.

GV FOOTBALL SETS ATTEN­ DANCE RECORD AGAINST FERRIS STATE The Grand Valley State foot­ ball team set an attendance record at Lubbers Stadium Saturday. Oct. 8 in the Lakers' Lakers rebound with 2-0 road sweep after their first season loss games against Ferris State. The total attendance was tallied at BY JOSH PEICK GVSU everything the team see it hit the back of the net “The difference between that was willing and ca­ 16,889, surpassing the previous ASSISTANTSPORTSCaLANTHORN.COM could handle, but the Lak­ and give us a lift of energy.” executing, having courage and pable of penetrating out of record of 16,467 set in 2009 ers managed to hold on to After the goal, the Lakers ’ urgency to get the goal was the midfield position a lit­ against Saginaw Valley State. fter the team’s first the one-goal lead. offense was quiet the rest of the difference between Friday tle bit more, and that is one GVSU almost broke the loss of the season The lone goal came early the game, only generating sue and (Sunday),” said GVSU of her best attributes as an record earlier this year in the Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the game from the foot shots in the second half. I he coach Jeff Hosier. “When we outside back, ” Hosier said. third game of the year against the Grand Valley of Marti Corby. Forward lead was enough for the stingy play with those characteris­ Carlson fired four shots Northern Michigan Saturday, StateA soccer team bounced Jayma Martin played a cross GVSU defense that allowed tics, we have the capability to on goal, two of them making Sept. 17. The attendance to­ back with a two-game sweep into the box and after a de ­ only six shots the entire game. put up big numbers.” it past the goalie, and added taled at 16,236 for the family over the weekend on the road. flection, the ball landed in Offensive production Senior Clare Carlson an assist on the game. weekend game. The Lakers edged out Walsh Corby’s shooting pocket. was not an issue for the moved to the attacking “Just being in that position In the record-setting game, 1-0 Friday, Oct. 7 and beat “I was just looking to strike Lakers against Lake Erie. center mid position and higher up the field, I definitely the Lakers beat rival Ferris l ake Erie 8-0 Sunday Oct 9. the ball on frame since there After a shift in the lineup, made an immediate im­ had more attacking opportu- State 35-23 to retain first place In the first game of was a lot of traffic in the box,” GVSU scored eight goals pact on the offense. in the GLIAC. Corbysaid. “It was exciting to on 23 shots on goal. “We needed somebody the weekend, Walsh gave SEE SOCCER | A8 WOMEN’S CLUB HOCKEY SWEEPS WEEKEND SERIES VOLLEYBALL The Grand Valley State women's club hockey team swept a two-game series against Aquinas over the week­ end. The Lakers beat the Saints 6-1 Friday, Oct. 7 and 10-0 Sunday, Oct. 9. In Friday night’s game, the Lakers trailed the Saints after the first quarter 1-0. Looking to find some offense, the Lakers rattled off four goals in the second period. Senior Karyn Schmaltz opened up the scoring with a When asked if having goal one minute into the sec­ BY BRADY MCATAMNEY BMCA [email protected] her teammates hitting abil ­ ond period. ity helped her, Suseland She tallied one more goal The Grand Valley State vol­ gave a definitive answer. before the end of the period. leyball team lost a set to the Tif­ “Yeah,” Suseland said. Corey Robison tallied two fin Dragons for the first time in “Definitely, because if they are assists in the period, finding school history on Friday. playing really well, which they teammates Sally Hoerr and The rest of the weekend do often, (the other team) Alex Brinkman for goals. would go their way, though, as pulls the set because they The Lakers added some the Lakers came away with two see oh, they’re doing well, so insurance in the third period home victories at Fieldhouse they’re going to set this per­ with two more goals. Arena over the T iffin Dragons son’ and they pull the block Freshman Allison Stapleton (9-8, 3-6 GLIAC) Oct. 7 and and it opens up way more scored an unassisted goal, and the Ashland Eagles (10-8, 4-5 shots for me or someone else.” Taylor Lampar scored three GLIAC) Oct. 8, both by scores The Ashland Eagles came minutes later. The Lakers ac­ of 3-1 to raise their record to out strong the next afternoon, cumulated 68 shots on net in 10-6 (5-3 GLIAC). taking the first set 25-21. With the game. It was the Jayci Suseland their backs against the wall, In Sunday ’s matchup, the show in the first game of the the Lakers came out in the sec­ Lakers’ offense exploded for weekend, as the freshman ond set and led from the first 10 goals on the game. GVSU compiled 20 kills and one volley on, winning 25-17. scored early and often, and block with a .630 hitting per­ The Eagles came out hot headed into the third period centage and did not record an in the third set, taking a 19-14 up 9-0. They completed the error until the third set. lead, forcing a Laker timeout. shutout and added one more The Lakers came out Out of the break, the Lak­ goal in the third period. scorching hot as they took the ers rallied back to a 22-22 tie. The Lakers will host Adrian first set by a tally of 25-10 as There was not much separating Friday, Oct. 14 at Georgetown the team hit .5(H) combined. the two teams until the Lakers Ice Center 7 p.m. and travel to Things went differently in came out on the winning side Adrian Saturday, Oct. 15 for a 7 the second set, though, as the of an exceedingly long volley, p.m. puck drop. Dragons won 25-19 - their giving them a t$-22 lead and first ever set win against the a jolt of energy that eventually Lakers in nine total games. led to a 26-24 set win. GVSU would make sure the The fourth and final set was Dragons did not win a second, filled with the same intensity as though, as they took the third the last four points of the third VARSITY SCHEDULE and fourth sets by scores of 25- set, and the Lakers emerged imimiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiimimiiiimiiimmiiiiii 20 and 25-21, respectively. victorious 27-25 to come away MEN’S GOLF Along with Suseland’s con­ with the match win. tributions, sophomores Staci There were a total of 29 ties Monday, all day at Midwest and 13 lead changes in the first, Regional No. 2 (Fox Run Golf Brower and Brooke Smith net­ Club) ted 11 kills each and Brower third and fourth sets alone. had two blocks, sophomore Suseland again lead the Tuesday, all day at Midwest Regional No. 2 (Fox Run Golf Jillian Butsavish had nine kills charge in kills with 19 along Club) and a block, freshman Kendall with two blocks, but it was Yerkes had seven kills and 14 Brower who had the mojo, digs, and junior Katie Olson as she tallied 11 kills and one WOMEN’S GOLF had 50 assists, 14 digs and three Monday, all day at Big Beall TASTING VICTORY: Jayci Suseland (15) celebrates a Grand Valley State point. 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♦ ♦ OCTOBER 10, 2016 grand valley lanthorn A8 | SPORTS (aGVLSPORTS ^0 W. RUGBY Moral victories GV women ’s club rugby blanked 98-0 by Davenport minutes in the middle of the BY JACOB CARROLL When asked what was dif ­ JCA RROL L @LA N THORN. COM ferent about this game versus half. This would be the longest the team’s previous three, scoring drought of the game. The Grand Valley State Cohen had some words of “Davenport is very strong, womens club rugby team (3-1) praise for Davenport. they’re well put together,” said squared off with the Davenport “Davenport is one of the GVSU junior Marissa Parker. Panthers Friday, Oct. 7, and best teams in the country’’ Co­ “We came into it knowing they ended with the lakers ’ first loss hen said. “They are just that were going to be hard. Our of the season, a 98-0 blowout. much better than all of the goal is to only lose this one This didn ’t keep the Lakers competition in the league.” game and play the rest because from a celebration, though. The Panthers won the we have to make playoffs.” After the Lakers won a national championship last The Laker women are not try line stand —similar to a season. disconcerted by the large goal line stand in football— Davenport is no stranger margin of loss, but rather are with only seconds remain­ to beating teams with this looking to improve from a ing, the team jumped with sort of margin of victory. Last hard learning experience. joy. The game was over, and year, they beat GVSU 100-0, “(We need to) build off the GVSU players celebrated Saginaw Valley State Univer­ it. This was our biggest chal­ as if they had won the game sity 158-0 and the University lenge this season, and it’s not despite the 98-0 final score. of Minnesota 106-10. the outcome we wanted but The GVSU women had Davenport’s success in we stayed together, we didn't shown this kind of attitude the past shined through Fri­ fall apart and so we just have throughout the entire game. day night. The Panthers were to build off that,” said GVSU “(The players) played their rarely in their own defending senior Chandler Babb. , hearts out,” said GVSU head end, and the closest GVSU Babb was voted player of coach Abe Cohen. “They came to scoring was off a the match by the Lakers. didn ’t give up, they were re­ scrum 30-yards out with six The Lakers will have a lentless, they were fearless.” minutes left in the first half. two-week break before theft After the final Daven­ Davenport scored nine next match, ample time t& port score with only three times in the first half converting recuperate after a tough loss. minutes left in the 80-min­ five of their nine kicks against “We had some injuries, ute match, the GVSU play­ GVSU. The Panthers scored sue and time always helps,” Babb ers kept the same positive times in the second half con­ said. “It will give us time tDavenport Panthers Friday, Oct. 7. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Panthers scoreless for over 14

play c* oser together and ob- needed medicine after a rare O vCW viously it paid dividends. ” home loss against Florida Tech CONTINUED FROM A7 Carlson was not the earlier in the week. only Laker producing in “(The win) was just a re- nities, Carlson said. It was the offensive zone. Gabri- ally good confidence boost,” fun to have those chances. eua Mencotti continued her Carlson said. “I think a lot Carlson and Corby, who offensive success with the of girls found that heart and have played together for four team’s first two goals in the passion for the game again, years now, have a certain first half. In the second half, I think it was a little lost in chemistry on the field that four different Lakers scored Wednesday’s game.” makes them a dangerous duo. aside from Carlson’s two. The Lakers will play ,,(Carlson) and Marti “The players were getting another two-game series (Corby) have a good rela- themselves into dangerous against GLIAC opponents, tionship and understand- spots and wanting the ball, ” GVSU will host Ohio Do­ ing where each other are in Hosier said. “When you play minican Friday, Oct. 14 at general, Hosier said. This that way, good things happen.” 7 p.m. and Findlay Sunday, all°wed ^ijje big wiq was much Oct. 16 at 1 p.m.

GAME-CHANGER: Jayci Suseland (15) spikes the volleyball over the net past a Ferris blocker. The Lak­ ers fell to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF

freshman Sydney Bench- the winning feeling forward VOLLEY ley who twisted her ankle through the rest of the sea­ CONTINUED FROM A7 in the Tiffin game, had 20 son, Brower is confident she digs and 10 assists. knows the winning formula. block and managed to hit There was no doubt the “I think we need to just a team high .385. extended volley in the third keep talking and having com­ Yerkes and Smith had set was one of the differ ­ munication,” she said. “Last nine kills each. Yerkes had ence-makers in the set. week we didn ’t have a lot of 24 digs to go with Smith’s “When those long rallies that and this week we strug­ 16. Junior Sydney Doby happen you want to be on the gled with it during practice, but during the games we got (who missed the Tiffin winning end of it, the good it going and I think it was the game with a hand injury) end of it,” head coach Deanne game-changer for us.” recorded eight kills, Ol­ Scanlon said. “Emotionally, it son notched 29 assists and The Lakers will press makes you feel really good that pause on their conference 14 digs. Sophomore Tay­ you worked for that point.” schedule and travel to Au­ lor Stewart racked up two When asked about how rora, Illinois to play in the kills, 15 assists, and 10 the Lakers, who have strug­ Midwest Region Crossover digs Senior Amanda Glaza, CONFIDENCE BOOST: Clare Carlson (7) waits as the Lakers set up a corner kick. The Lakers won gled with inconsistency at Oct. 14-15, against multiple who filled in at libero for against the Dragons of Tiffin University Friday, Sept. 30 with a final score of 10-0. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF times this season, would carry opponents.

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BY DANNY SCHWARTZ with a final time of 21:53:19. [email protected] “Going into the race we had a plan to start out more The Grand Valley State cross controlled and just really work Owning the podium country team traveled to Lewis together through the first half University in Romeoville, Il­ of the race,” Metzger said. “I linois, to compete in the Lewis think that really helped a lot, Conference Crossover Satur­ just having other teammates GV cross country men, women place day Oct. 8. Overall, it was a very around us and working to­ successful day for the Lakers. gether through that." first at Lewis Conference Crossover For the womens 6,000 Metzger also believes it meter race, GVSU finished was important to step up with in first place with an aver­ the absence of Foley and Pat­ age time of 22:06:29. For the terson, helping the other girls mens 8,000 meter race, GVSU along the way and doing any­ finished in first place with an thing she can to help the team average time of 24:44:14. get better times overall. “We competed well,” said Other womens times in­ GVSU cross country coach Jer­ clude Ludge finishing in 10th ry Baltes. “We ran a conserva­ place with a time of22:07:44, as tive race the first part and then well as Work finishing in 11th really focused on attacking the place with a time of 22:15:98. last part of the race. We really For the mens side, GVSU attacked the last 2,000 meters ran as a pack. Five GVSU run­ and did what we needed to do ners finished in the top seven to come home successfully.” overall. Zach Panning finished The womens squad ran first place overall with a time without two of their star run­ of 24:30:83, while Chris May ners, Kendra Foley and Gina finished right behind him in Patterson. Both were a little second place with a time of banged up coming off of last 24:34:14. Nate Orndorf fin­ week ’s races, so Baltes decided ished in fifth place with a time to sit them out, play it safe and of 24:47:77, while Bryce Brad ­ get them to 100 percent for ley and Kevin Black finished the championship run. in sixth and seventh place “Our girls really needed to with times of 24:52:91 and step up and fill those holes,” 24:55:05, respectively. Baltes said. “Kelly Haubert and “It’s great having a whole Stacy Metzger did a great job group committed to one com­ of setting the tone and lead ­ mon goal, and that’s being the ing the way for us. Also, Allie best they can be, ” Bradley said. Ludge, Alison Work and a few “Being able to put five runners of those other ladies did a real­ in the top seven is awesome. ly nice job of filling in behind. ” It really does come down to For the women, 10 GVSU working together and know­ runners finished in the top ing that you can count on the 25. Freshman Stacey Metzger GVSU uniform next to you to came in first out of the GVSU pull you along and give each women, finishing sixth overall other encouragement.” out of 163 runners and posting GVSU returns to action a time of 21:51:%. Junior Kelly Friday, Oct. 14 traveling to FIGHTING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL: Chris May leads the pack of runners during the 2014 Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Haubert finished right behind Muskegon for the Jayhawk Kentucky. The GVSU cross country team will travel to Muskegon Oct. 14 to participate in the Jayhawk Invitational. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF her at seventh place overall, Invitational.

Dll CLUB HOCKEY GV Dll club hockey splits home- away series with Rochester College ■*! minutes out of the way, the new goals in eight minutes. RC per hand. However, there -6y i^atalie longroy [email protected] guys got more comfortable, could not come up with a re­ were some positive take­ they settled down a little bit, ” sponse as Craig took control aways from the game. The Grand Valley State said goaltender Spencer Craig. between the pipes. “The game started off men’s club hockey(Division II) “The adrenaline is pumping the “I thought Spencer Craig quicker than Friday, we had split a weekend home and away first couple shifts so between was the best player on the ice. a lot of opportunities and we series against Rochester Col­ the first and second you get to There was a lot of good scor­ were making plays in all three lege, winning the home game settle down a little bit, talk to ing opportunities out there zones,” Craig said. “Rochester’s 5-2 Friday, Oct. 7 but lost on each other, figure out what’s go­ that they had and he shut goalie came up with some key the road 4-3 Saturday, Oct. 8. ing on and it helps a lot.” them down early and gave us stops in the early minutes to The home-opener at In the second period, a chance to win,” Forbes said. keep them in the game.” Georgetown Ice Arena however, the tables quickly “That’s all you can ask for Noticeably better in the started a little shakily. turned in GVSUs favor. from a goaltender.” neutral zone from the first “It was our first game, (but) The goal to open up the The third period remained game, GVSU made it difficult it was their fifth so I was real scoring for GVSU was off of even as each team scored a goal for RC to get through. Still, HOT START: Cameron Dyde keeps hold of the puck moving down happy with the way we played,” a power play from defense- to close out the game. GVSU lost 4-3 with goals from the rink Friday, Oct. 7 against Rochester College. GVL I EMILY FRYE said GVSU coach Mike man Lucas Little. As both teams headed to the Collin Finkhouse, Colin McE- Forbes. “They’re a real chippy, “Resnick passed me the other side of the state to face voy and Reede Burnett. physical team so I think it’s a puck and I had some time each other Saturday afternoon, The Lakers said they good test for us to start.” and threw a fake shot in some changes needed to be need to work on playing a RCs offense got off to a hot there and I was kind of just made from the first game. full three periods. start against the Lakers. The looking for a lane and held “To put three solid peri­ “Something to work on Warriors had the leakers on on to it,” Little said. “The de ­ ods together in a row,” said would be keeping the pressure their heels and GVSU struggled fender moved over and once GVSU forward Troy Mar- on and never to feel comfort­ to get the puck out of its zone. I saw that lane, I let it go.” rett. “We had a good second able with the standing of a Before the leakers could The puck went right above but we kind of got lackadai ­ game until it’s over,” Craig said. score first, RC capitalized first the RC goaltender’s glove. sical in the third, let up a The next home game is without a response from the After the first goal, the goal and got some penalties.” Saturday, Oct. 15 against Fer­ Lakers in the first period. rest seemed to fall into place Even with some changes, ris State University 7 p.m. at “Everybody got that first 20 as GVSU scored three more GVSU could not get the up­ Georgetown Ice Arena.

ANSWERS ON PG. 10 CLUES ACROSS 1. State confidently 41. Leased 7. Replaced 43. Without 13. Day of remembrance 44. Woman (French) 14. Molecular process 45. Folk-pop artist Williams 16. Indicates position 47. Congressman (abbr) 17. Paper-and-pencil game 48. Resembles a pouch 19. Military policeman 51. Superior 20. Nests of pheasants 53. Stalin’s police chief 22. Corpuscle count (abbr ) 55. Razorbill is of this genus 23. Seat 56. Criminal act of setting fire 25. Functions 58. Department of Labor 26. Sheets of glass 59. William Jennings__, 28. Minute arachnid The Great Commoner 29. Separately managed account 60. Nickel 30. A bachelor’s place 61. Ordered by canon law 31. Dodge truck 64. Where Denver is (abbr ) 33. Farrow, actress 65. Has 10 straight sides and angles 34. Discussion 67. Small group with shared interest 36. Delayed 69. A famous street for kids 38. Liaison 70. Underlying intentions 40. Sediment deposit CLUES DOWN I. Mental condition 32. River in western India 2. Senate Bill 35. Small crude dwelling 3. Where constructions take place 37. One-time AC/DC singer Scott 4. Ancient Olympic Site 38. Holds up a shirtsleeve 5. Not just “play” 39. Mental faculties 6. Set of four 42. Blot 7. “The beautiful game" 43. A very large body of water 8. American time 46. Redecorated 9. Big man on campus 47. Mineral 10. Syndrome of the eye 49. Tree that bears spikes 11. Spanish be 50. Type of boat 12. Cotton cloths 52. Calypso music 13. Roman guardian of gates 54. Director Howard 15. Displays of food 55. Longtime U.S. Senator Specter 18. Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of Nations57 Buddhist serpent deities 21. Female deacon 59. Attempt to fly in falconry 24 Adrift 62. de plume 26. Hit lightly 63. Wheel 27. Test for high schoolers 66. Cerium FALLING INTO PLACE: Grand Valley State defenseman Lucas Little races to the puck at Georgetown Ice Arena Friday, Oct. 7 against Roch­ 30. Whittled 68. Rural delivery ester College. The next Laker home game will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 against the Ferris State Bulldogs. GVL I E mily FRYE

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W. TENNIS COLUMN Where did the students go? West Michigan. We have a GV women’s tennis splits national identity in football. The occasional ”#Ancho- rUp” will not suffice. two game GLIAC road trip The first three home games, you get a pass. I get it. We were up by margins of 21,42 and 27, respectively at the half. Not this game, though. The Bulldogs had the best fan turnout of any away team at Lubbers Stadium this BY BEAU TROUTMAN season. They didn ’t leave. They [email protected] were there to cheer on Bell and the Bulldog offense that gashed Grand Valley State football the Lakers in the second half. won the 2016 Anchor-Bone They were here to scream and Classic over rival Ferris State cry and yell when the laker of­ 35-23 Saturday, Oct. 8. fense was on the field, hoping A record-setting Lubbers to distract quarterback Bart Stadium crowd of 16,889 Williams and his communica­ attendees watched the Lak­ tion with the rest of the team. ers win their first regular So where were you? season matchup with the The Bulldogs’ fan section Bulldogs since 2011. was painted red and yellow. Well, kind of. Our student section—or The vast majority of the should I call it first-half seat­ student section—which was ing?—was barren, a far cry jam-packed with students from an actual student sec­ in the bleachers and on the tion. The cold bleachers at the student hill—cleared out at south end zone were littered halftime, leaving only a hand ­ with inflated thundersticks, ful of Laker faithful to watch ticket stubs and the occasion­ the second-half drama. al straggler, whose faint cheer The Lakers were up 28-6 could only be heard when at the half. So, what did the the Bulldogs’ section was just students who left early miss? quiet enough. The Bulldogs ripped off 17 The alcohol and late-night Taco Bell runs can wait. It BRACE FOR IMPACT: Sophomore Nikki Heiniger returns a serve during a match this past spring. The Grand Valley State women ’s tennis straight points in the second team (6-2, 6-2 GLIAC) split two games this weekend with a 6-3 loss to Tiffin and a 9-0 win over Findlay Oct. 8-9. GVL | E mily frye half. Bart Williams hit receiv­ isn’t going anywhere. Your er Nick Dodson on a clutch, football team, though, is go­ BY MASON TRONSOR Northwood and the Drag­ possible comeback victory. both doubles matches for the beautifully-placed touch­ ing somewhere. The Lakers M TRONSOR(S)LA N THORN COM ons. This will be the team’s After the loss, Black de ­ weekend). Ballard and fellow down pass to receiver Nick are ranked No. 2 in the na­ first home weekend series cided to change up the lineup sophomore Nicole Heiniger Dodson to deal a death-blow tion and are looking forward It’s safe to say the weekend after six away matches. for the next match. Sweeney, played as the No. 3 seed. to the Bulldogs’ chances. The to another deep postseason was a tale of two matches for The Lakers entered enemy usually the No. 2 seed, was The Lakers used the Laker defense stifled former run after making the national the Lakers. Once again, the territory Saturday, Oct. 8 tied not part of the singles line­ disappointing loss and the Division I playerand current semifinal last season. Grand Valley State womens for second place in the GLI­ up. Instead, everyone else in lineup change to fuel a pol­ Bulldogs’ quarterback Reggie We have the winningest tennis team hit the road for AC with the Dragons. There the normal singles rotation ished victory the next day. Bell late in the fourth, sealing Division II football team a weekend GLIAC series, this has been an emphasis on moved up one spot, and ju­ The Oilers were victims of a close Laker victory. ever. This is not a luxury time matching up against opening up the match strong nior Rachel Sumner was in­ a GVSU team looking to Oh, but you missed it? every university has. two Ohio competitors. The with solid doubles play. The serted as the No. 6 seed. avenge their loss Saturday Just ask a friend. The most Imagine being a Sagi­ Lakers split the two matches, Dragons chased the Lakers “I felt we needed to mix it This time, the Lakers important game of the season, naw Valley State fan. They losing to Tiffin 6-3 Saturday, off the court early, thanks to up,” Black said. “We needed opened the match strong by and you’re going to ask your have a valid excuse to leave Oct. 8 and dominating Find ­ its doubles play as they won to try some fresh pairings in sweeping the doubles com­ friend, who probably doesn’t at half time. lay 9-0 Sunday, Oct. 9. two of the three matches in the doubles. We want to re­ petition 3-0. Heading into even know what the GLIAC You should’ve been “We fought really hard doubles competition. evaluate what we are doing to singles competition, the Lak­ is, for the SparkNotes recap on there to witness the second this weekend, ” said GVSU “I think the most disap ­ prepare for next weekend. ” ers did not let up. They swept arguably the most important half of a game that was coach John Black. “Some­ pointing part was losing the Sumner was removed the singles competition as game of the regular season. decided in that half. times the other team plays double matches,” said junior from the doubles lineup and well, only dropping one set. This isn’t your Monday Imagine if the Bulldogs just a little bit better. I think Allie Sweeney. “It’s hard going Black also switched around Up next, the Lakers will accounting class downtown had come back and won. The we did learn a lot and I hope into the singles knowing you the pairings for the doubles finally return home for a you routinely skip after every Bulldogs’ fans would’ve been we get another shot at the are behind and need to win a lineup. Sweeney paired up weekend series Oct. 15-16 test, asking for the notes from cheering, jeering and brag ­ conference tournament.” certain number of games.” with fellow junior Aimee against Walsh and Ashland. a friend. This is a football ging in our own stadium. GVSU now holds a 6-2 Entering singles com­ Moccia instead of sophomore GVSU will need a lot of game—a cornerstone of col­ The Lakers would have been conference record this sea­ petition trailing 1-2, GVSU Madison Ballard in the No. help if it wants to win or tie lege life and a cultural touch­ wallowing to the locker son as they currently sit could have fought back. In­ 1 seed. Junior Abby Perkins for the regular season GLIAC stone since the late 1800s. room, the deafening silence third in the GLIAC stand ­ stead, the team rolled over and Livia Christman moved conference title. The GLIAC This is part of what connects from an absent student sec­ ings behind undefeated and the top four seeds for up to the No. 2 seed (they conference tournament will GVSU to most everywhere tion offering no support. the Lakers all lost, nixing any were the only pair to win begin Friday, Oct. 28. geographically outside of Where would you have been?

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