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This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. \ A ratib yallep %antf)om Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, February 13, 2005 Nonprofit GVSU honors longtime leader alliance Director of Student annual Presidents’ Ball. 200. Life named Student Award for “He’s a perfect receives Faculty Excellence example of a leader,” said Distinguished winner “Don Williams LeaAnn Tibbe, assistant Individual of the Year summed it up. I’m director for Special grant surprised, honored and Events and Promotions. By Angela H arris humbled,” Stoll said “He makes you want to News GVL Neivs Editor when receiving his follow him.” Apple a its new iPod By Shawn Zalewski award. “I couldn ’t say it Stoll ’s family program to Grand GVL Assistant News Editor Bob Stoll, director more clear.” surprised him at the Valley State of Student Life, was Stoll was the founder event during the award University A new partnership formally thanked and of Presidents’ Ball, ceremony. The tasks of agreement has placed recognized for his more moved the university’s getting the family there Grand Valley State than 20 years of service commencement was his daughter Cara University’s philanthropic to Grand Valley State ceremonies to Van Andel Zerbel’s job. programs among the top University. Arena in Grand Rapids, "This is an honor he’s in the country. GVSU President Mark and helped expand the definitely deserved for a \\ \ GVSU will join Murray awarded Stoll the Kirkhof Center. long time,” Zerbel said. Arizona State University CVL / Kyi* Hud**/ Distinguished Individual He has also helped Kelly Zerbel, Stoll ’s and Indiana University to Recognized leadership: Bob Stoll prepares to receive the of the Year Award on the number of student other daughter, said if it form a nonprofit alliance, Distinguished Individual of the Year award from GVSU President Friday during the 20th organizations expand funded largely by a $7.5 Mark Murray at Friday night's Presidents' Ball. from 60 to more than SEE STOLL, A9 million grant from the W. Laker K. Kellogg Foundation in Life Battle Creek, Mich. GVSU, ASU and IU Trio of comedians were selected for the perform stand-up acts alliance for their history for students in the of nonprofit excellence Kirkhof Center through a broad range of A7 programs and community involvement. Each university will receive $2.5 million for various programs as part of the agreement. The operating banner for the group is the Arizona-Indiana- Michigan Alliance, or AIM. The Dorothy A . Johnson Center for Philanthropy Sports and Nonprofit Leadership The GVSU men’s at GVSU is the central philanthropic resource of basketball team defeats the university. The Center the University of for Nonprofit Leadership Findlay and Management at B1 ASU and the Center on Philanthropy at IU are organizations that branch into the respective communities. “We’re not reinventing the wheel here,” said Joel J. Orosz, interim executive director of the Johnson Center. “Rather, we’re gathering the Nation strongest impact of each World of the three universities.” Orosz said IU has a Ariel Sharon strong nonprofit financing undergoes his seventh program, while ASU has a operation since his large American Humanics Taking it slow: Students slow dance under the soft lighting of the DeVos Place Ballroom during Friday night's Presidents' Ball massive stroke program. BA GVSU, specifically the Johnson Center, contributes multiple facets, such as the Community Research Celebrating 20 years Institute, the Grantmaking School and the Nonprofit Good Practice Guide, a GVSU honors staff, said there have been instances group, performed a series of songs Hope College, John Dulmes and Web site located at http:// dances at annual when Williams’s voice has been including “Angel of mine,” to end Nicole Wonder, heard about the www.npgoodpractice.org . quiet, but powerful. the dinner portion of the dance. dance and decided to come, they The Web site is a free Presidents’ Ball “Williams is a true faculty Jodi Griffin, executive vice said. member that really engages you president for Student Senate, said “It’s been a good time,” Wonder online project facilitated By Angela H arris . A&E by the Johnson Center in thinking, not just doing, but overall she felt people had a good said. GVL News Editor providing resources for thinking, ” said director of Student time. For senior Andy Teichman and Woodwind Trio makes groups to improve in Life Bob Stoll said. “It went really well,” Griffin juniors Mitch Tuberga and Jolane With the lights dimmed and . music for an 10 different aspects of The GVSU Student Senate also said. “The volunteers did a great Bremer, attending Presidents’ Ball music filling the air, students, staff, audience during the philanthropy, said Angela surprised Stoll by honoring him as job. The coat check and ticket table has been a tradition for the past faculty and guests of Grand Valley Arts at Noon Series Vander Hulst, associate the Distinguished Individual of the went very well, and I am really three years. State University spent the night se director for the Nonprofit Year and by having his family there pleased.” “The best part is watching our dancing and recognizing leaders at Good Practice Guide to share in the moment. The highlight of the evening friend John Ranville dance because the 20th annual Presidents’ Ball. program. Stoll thanked his staff, family for many was Stoll receiving his he always get a crazy dance going, ” Between 2.200 and 2,300 people Vander Hulst and friends for their support while award. Teichman said. attended the dance held at the explained that the referring to his parents as his role “Have you met the guy? ” said Tuberga added, “I really enjoyed DeVos Place in downtown Grand Web site also features models. Brendan Bohnhorst, former GVSU watching other people get into the GET YOUR Rapids, said LeaAnn Tibbe, event articles highlighting staff “This really means a lot to me,” student, when asked why Stoll ’s dancing. ” chair for the Office of Student Life. members from various Stoll said. “I can’t believe my staff award was the highlight. Other students used their newly- During the sold-out dinner, LAKER departments within surprised me.” Senior Chris Gerlica added, learned danced skills to enjoy the in which more than 300 people the university for their Junior Rachel Dudley also “My favorite part was the montage evening, such as junior Mike Helsel attended, GVSU awarded the nonprofit involvement. presented a poem that was a tribute to Bob Stoll because it was very and sophomore Marie Czupinski, Distinguished Individual of the NEWS “The Web site is a one- to the Harlem Renaissance, and sweet.” who learned how to swing dance Year award and the Student Award stop shop for innovative GVSU’s dance troupe performed to After dinner, students danced to with the GVSU swing dance club. for Faculty excellence. and broad-based resources “All that Jazz” dressed as flappers music ranging from the 1980s to “I really like to dance,” ONLINE Don Williams, sociology on philanthropy, ” from the 1920s. After School today. Czupinkski said. “I really like the professor, won the SAFE award. Vander Hulst said. “It Special, the university’s a capella Two sophomore students from music.” GVSU President Mark Murray www.lanthorn.com has key information for anyone looking to manage their nonprofit organization efficiently WEATHER and effectively.” Williams 'honored' to receive SAFE award Orosz said one goal UPDATE of the restructured Sociology professor the Student Award for a role model story, ” Faculty Excellence at the Williams said. “If I could organization is to receives the Student expand representation 20th Annual Presidents’ do it again, I would do it Monday much differently." in communities of color. Award for Faculty Ball on Friday. There are members Excellence “Three words — surprised, After graduating, H/L humbled, honored," he said Williams came to GVSU 28/27 involved, but they are underrepresented, he By Shawn Zalewski “Thank you. ” as a professor when the Williams said he could university was still new. added. GVL Assistant Neros Editor He said he enjoyed the The group aims to study acknowledge a large list “experimental models ” patterns of generosity The ability to work of people who are equally Tuesday that gave the university in the community, as outside of one ’s classroom qualified for the award. a sense of direction, as well as develop ways or office limits is one When he was in well as networking with to attract minorities to example Don Williams college, Williams said faculty from all fields educate themselves about offered as rationale many students saw the and backgrounds. GVL / Kyi* A. Hud**/ nonprofit resources, for his commitment to opportunity of school as a way out and did not know Recently, Williams "Surprised, humbled, honored:* Don Williams socializes Orosz said. teaching at Grand Valley exactly what an education has helped launch a after accepting his Student Award for Faculty Excellence at the Wednesday He described the State University for Presidents' Ball on Friday night in DeVos Place. class that he calls a “fun funding process as almost four decades. meant. He added the value of education was experience. ” H/L “give and take.” Williams, a professor setting with learning Williams said the class highly career-oriented in LIB 100, or 36/33 The three schools, of sociology and member opportunities outside encourages students to the 1950s. Introduction to Liberal although they contain of the GVSU community of the classroom. It is initially reflect on why since 1969, was honored “I would not use my Studies, combines directed at first-year ______a traditional lecture SEE GRANT, A9 as the 2006 recipient of college experience as students SEE WILLIAMS If A2 Monday, February 13, 2006 N ews GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN
THAW raises money through radioathon The inside Organization raises “The River,” for the event. supportive with providing counties state-wide,” said Radio disc jockeys and scoop on money for families with refreshments and food for Stephanie Fries, THAW’s volunteers answered the the volunteers, ” said Diane funds development specialist. heat or energy needs telephones from 5 a.m. Friday McCloskey, media relations “We aimed to help at least 500 money and until noon on Saturday to specialist for THAW. homes in the greater Grand By Caroline Shanks take donations from listeners. More than $40,000 had been Rapids area through this CVL Staff Writer Employees from DTE raised in on-air donations by 10 radioathon. ” business Energy, Chemical Bank and a.m. on Saturday, McCloskey As a non-profit organization, The Heat and Warmth Fund professors from Grand Valley said. The figure does not most of THAW’s funding comes Q: I rear-ended another Your predicament highlights of Michigan held its first Grand Stale University were among include donations collected at from the state and individual vehicle with my car. It was my the major danger in buying Rapids radioathon in the lobby volunteers. local Chemical Bank locations, donors, Fries said. fault. The car I rear-ended hit auto insurance from an online of the new David D. Hunting Visitors to the YMCA also BD’s Mongolian Barbecue or “The great thing about a second car, which rear-ended insurer. You have no advisor YMCA to raise money for local mingled in the lobby with radio on the organization ’s Web site. our Grand Rapids radioathon a third car. All three cars were to recommend coverages, and families with energy needs. staff and THAW employees to “We didn’t have a set goal, was that whatever amount a damaged as a result of my you have no advocate when THAW partnered with Grand learn about the organization. but all indications say that person pledged was matched mistake. I do not have collision problems arise. An agent Rapids radio station 100.3 FM, “Local merchants were very we’ve really raised awareness dollar-for-dollar by an energy insurance, just PL/PD, because would have sold you mini-tort in the area company, ” my car is worth only about coverage at a cost of about $2 - ‘ f/'i about THAW Fries said. “If $1,000. No one was injured. every six months. and homes in you donated *id9 v."*' My online insurance company Residence need of energy $10 to us, "We didn’t have a set goal, says 1 have to send in $1,500 Q: How many credit cards Inn assistance,” in the end it “AH $uitoii|j to cover the three damaged should a person have? A McCloskey but all indications say that would be a $20 .'V vehicles. Is that right? Withayi said. we’ve really awareness in donation. ” A: The average adult has Y j THAW is McCloskey the area about THAW and A: Nothing ’s ever simple, seven cards. That number based in Detroit said Gov. All suite hotel will.> homes in need of energy is it? Under Michigan ’s no includes bank credit cards and and holds three Jennifer fault laws, if any of the three retail store cards. Some people Complimentary Hot Hu :* ' ■ : ■ radioathons assistance.” Granholm and damaged vehicle owners have as many as 50. The each year. The Sen. 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Most auto excellent, opening five or six food or clothing, applications Michigan winters. insurance agents will advise cards to save money while for energy assistance are also With the success of the their customers to buy it even Christmas shopping can hurt available through energy radioathon, McCloskey said though it adds a little to the your score big time. partners like DTE. she looks forward to bringing premium. Here are average credit “Each year, we use over it back to Grand Rapids next If the other drivers carry card balances by age as of Residence $10,000 in funds raised to year. regular collision coverage November 2005: help families in over 71 This year, THAW is [sometimes called limited celebrating its 20-year coverage] or just PL/PD, 18-24 $849 anniversary. On Friday and they can sue you through a 25-34 $3,110 Saturday, a similar radioathon mini-tort claim for up to $500 25-44 $3,011 Thi will be held in Detroit through each. Maybe that is where the 45-54 $5,276 WWJ 950 AM. online agent is coming up with 55-64 $6,911 =■$$©§? POPULAR' Chemical Bank branches $1,500 — three claims times 65 and older $433 in Grand Rapids will collect $500 each. donations for THAW through If all three of the other Those are horrible numbers the end of February. drivers had the same online for most people. The numbers To learn more about the insurance company as you do demonstrate the inability to COLLEGE NIGHT THAW fund, events and how — a highly unlikely possibility pay for purchases when bills to donate, visit www.thawfund. — and the insurer is trying to come due, and that reflects org. facilitate the mini-tort process poor mental discipline. 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Nursing staff to host support groups
Two Grand Valley Slate JUniversity faculty members will start a support group for students, faculty and members of the public who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Cindy Beel-Bates, associate professor of nursing, and Sue Sloop, from Work Life Connections, will help facilitate a campus support group for people who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. The group will hold meetings monthly; the first u scheduled for Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 201 of the Kirkhof Center. i To register to participate in ther'group, contact Sloop at [email protected] .
Women invited to Valentine's lunch
The faculty organization Positive Black Women will treat female students to lunch on Valentine’s Day. Liz Eubanks, president of PBW, said in a statement the organization wants all women students to feel special on CVL / lessic* Wood Valentine’s Day, whether or New technology: Benjamin Hunter, an instructor in the school of commmunications, Matt Hodgman, an academic systems coordinator, and Christopher Doemel, an Apple executive, discuss the details of Prof Cast at the Apple demo on Friday in the Grand River Room. not they have a partner. The lunch is funded by more than Computer company releases a Christopher Doemel. representative he said. iTunes U to be used at Grand Valley,” one campus organization, she and accountant executive for Apple The free service is currently being Timmer said. added. new learning system to be used Computer, Inc. proposed at 350 colleges, he added. The iPod has been tested in many The event will take place at by university students Using iPods for downloading, the Earlier this semester, GVSU other classroom settings around the 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in room Web site will address all learning implemented iPods in two sections of country. Duke University, Stanford 204 of the Kirkhof Center. archetypes, he said. its French 202 course. University, Ohio State University and For more information or By Brandon H ubbard GVL Staff Writer “This program can appeal to visual “We haven’t had any problems the University of Michigan have used to reserve a spot, contact learners with video clips and images, or with the iPods in the course, ” said the iPod for lectures and interactive Eubanks at (616) 331-2146 or to those who use audio for repetition, ” Kevin Timmer, assistant director of learning. at [email protected] . Apple computers presented its plan to revolutionize online learning Doemel said. “(For instance) Biology the Language Resource Center at Michigan recently did a study testing students will be able to listen to a heart GVSU. “In fact, French students from the preferences of audio to video, Administration to at Grand Valley State University on Friday. murmur or look at a cardiogram. ” other sections have approached us for Doemel said. review accreditation Students will be able to “deploy ” material.” “The audio was the most popular by status Introduced to the public one month ago, iTunes U will be a comprehensive course learning materials virtually The current course material contains 80 percent,” he said. anywhere with their iPods, he added. a number of sounds. Podcasts and Despite arguments that the program Members of the Grand “digital campus” for educational institutions to publish lectures, Each college will be able to customize lyrics, he explained. would deplete attendance in the Valley State University its site, as well as individualize courses, “We are really going to push for administration are in the course notes and video images, said SEE iTunes, A9 initial stages of preparing for an accreditation review by North Central Association, scheduled for 2008. Gayle Davis, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said in a statement that accreditation provides the foundation “for our entire academic enterprise and is essential to our remaining a prosperous and academically sound university community. ” Davis appointed 12 faculty CVL / /essica Wood ; and staff members to serve on Posing her question: lunior Laura Munez asks Dionicio Valdes, Ph D. about the NCA re-accreditation self- the hardships that Mexicans and Latinos face in the American midwest. ’ study steering committee. She Valdes spoke on Thursday to GVSU students in the Pere Marquette Room in said several subcommittee the Kirkhof Center. members will be added throughout the process. The group will be led by Professor educates GV Julia Guevara, accreditation ; and assessment officer. Guevara said in a on Latino challenges ! statement the committee will By Leslie Perales have a more stable, permanent begin work immediately and GVL staff Writer home and their children can go to conclude in Spring 2009, good schools, he added. following notification of re One large problem now is that “Fractured Burrito: The accreditation. a lot of the factory work is no Challenge of Latinos in Your The committee will begin longer stable, he said. Town — Then and Now, ” took to develop and implement When Mexicans come to place Thursday in the Pere a coordinated plan for Michigan for work, they are not Marquette room at Grand Valley gathering information from expected to stay and work in the State University. , other colleges, departments, state. Valdes said. They have Dionicio Valdes, a professor ; academic units and a range fewer rights and are not citizens, of history at Michigan State . of internal and external he added. Therefore, people take University, spoke on the ! benefactors to the university. advantage of them, he said. challenges and struggles that Running 7am-7pm One of the largest challenges Latinos in Michigan face, as i Blood drives Mexicans face in Michigan is well as other issues including the 38 Allendale Express scheduled for today incorrect stereotypies, Valdes said. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the • People cannot see beyond the uprising of the sugar industry, and Health and Aids is hosting stereotypies to see what Mexicans the G > A4 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN Monday, February 13, 2006 OPINION editorialQlanthorn. com <@ranti Uallep lantljorn So ^ The student-run newspaperof Grand Valley State University Clear vV Alan Ingram Editor In Chief anJ es+atlsV ** Jenna Cariesso Managing Editor her ntek V*'\ Angela Harris News Editor Shawn Zalewski Assistant News Editor Jayson Bussa Sports Editor 1W« Vtr1' a Jennifer Hoewe Laker Life Editor la)n U A missing oft JcWr ^ > °Vltvs l"** r couvo 5 * YL ui value • a **t As technology advances andsociety G VL STUDENT OPINION becomes increasingly fast-paced, the attention to common courtesy seems This issue the Grand Valley Lanthorn asked four community members: > to have virtually disappeared. Do you think common courtesy is a problem on Every day, students walk through campus with wires hanging from their ears connecting their minds campusP Why or why notP to seemingly endless sources of music on their MP3 players. Still others have cell phones glued to their ears as they walk from one location on campus to the next. Technology has certainly helped make people ’s lives a little easier and a little more convenient. However, that convenience has come with a price. By simply observing a campus dining location, one can see students placing orders with their headphones still on. Others continue their telephone conversations, pausing only to order and list off what toppings they 7 don’t think it’s a ‘‘Everyone seems pretty “Yes. I work in Kirkhof. ’ “Depends on where want on their sandwich or other meal choice. problem, but people courteous. I work at you go. In offices you'll usually stick to the Subway in the find it but not in some Once at the cash register, some are so engrossed in themselves and don't Commons, and most dorms. ” their music or conversations they say the least amount go out of their way to people who come in possible to the person ringing up their order. They help each other. ’’ are pretty nice and friendly. ” simply hand over their cash or card and rely as much as possible on nonverbal cues to communicate with the individual working right in front of them. Rachel Rappelli Matt Nickels Erika Buckley Nkondo Sibalwa Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior These actions are rude, inconsiderate and Physical Therapy Film and Video Psychology Health Science disrespectful. It seems that the Golden Rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ” has been discarded with incredible haste. A simple “Hello, ” “Thank you ” and “Have a nice day” goes a long way to showing some common Be thankful for college life courtesy. Those working behind the counter or the By Brian Perry out that in a warehouse again. It pretty cool. Actually, I stole cash register — something that is often a thankless job GVL Columnist “Thornless destroys the soul. There is the permanent marker, pen — deserve a little more respect than they receive from Roses ” is no room for imagination, and box cutter that were the biggest independence or thought. given to me as part of the some students. They should not be ignored for the Tomorrow is Steak and Beer Day. At least that’s lie in the So thank you Grand company uniform. I used services they provide. what I’ve heard. But if you flower Valley State University for them all a great deal. I was Similarly, this courtesy should not be simply left on can’t get the boys together industry. that little piece of paper also given a name tag. but I Something that will keep me out of campus. When you ’re out at a restaurant, movie theater for Steak and Beer, then never used it. you have to get your partner very warehouses. Warehouses When it’s time to buy or other public place, be mindful of those working some flowers. And if you thorn-like are nice for eight days, but your sweetheart a rose jor and living around you. Extend them the same courtesy do that, think of me. destroyed not a career. a dozen) consider the little my hands that day. The you ’d want them to extend to you. I just finished an eight My classmates enjoyed old ladies who had to put day, 68-hour marathon at roses weren’t the only my hands Monday night. I them together. Consider So next time you ’re talking to someone face-to- West Michigan Floral in manual hazards. My fingers had been handling flowers the poor kid who had to face or waiting in line to order food or pay your bill, Walker. I was locked inside were frost-bitten and my that were soaking in dye. mindlessly stack boxes of hang up the phone, pause your music, and give the a 34-degree cooler for eight nails were torn. What is My hands were purple. roses. Consider the truck that part of your nail that Crazy, bright Crayola driver who had to get from other person your attention. A smile and a little bit of days, labeling boxes and boxes of flowers. When I doesn ’t stick off of your purple, to be exact. 3 Mile Road to the new common courtesy can go a long way. wasn’t in the cooler, I was finger? The cuticle? I Everyone at the warehouse Meijer. That trip must have handling flowers, sweeping destroyed those. I suffered was very concerned that taken him six minutes. the floors and putting price cardboard cuts that would my classmates would find Consider the Meijer worker tags on vases. make a grown man sob. it wild, but in a room full who had to unpack the box Those roses that look On the plus side, I smelled of elementary teachers it’s and set the flowers on the 7 want students to find what their so pretty? I bled for them. great all week. not unusual to have colorful shelf. Then take a deep Literally. I had to grab If it sounds terrible, it’s hands. Finger paints, I breath and thank a higher passion is and learn to live that handfuls of roses, cut the because it was. I never said, and nobody gave it a power that you are in tips off and deposit them in want to work 10-hour days second thought. college. passion. You need to know how to buckets of water. I found [or that one 12-hour day) My parting gifts were make a life, not just a living. ” Don Williams Time changes everything GVSU sociology professor they were somewhat giddy to ride the thought that “gateway By Alexander G ray on the 50. horseplay" was a real GVL Columnist way to Now, instead of phenomenon; if one day elementary GVL OPINION POLICY happiness, I feel a I was cutting classes, We all change in college. school. combination of bitterness obviously the next day I It sounds trite, but cliches New and spaciousness while on would be shooting bank The ultimate goal of the Grand edit and condense letters and become cliches for a Yorkers The Rapid. Rest assured, Valley Lanthorn opinion page clerks for a heroine fix. columns for length restrictions reason. I want to share ride the if you see me on the bus is to stimulate discussion and and clarity. This felt very logical to me. with you the ways I have bus. 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Gone forever up on some permanent The editor reserves the right to didn’t ride the bus unless are the days when I felt record of some kind I SI GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN OPINION 11,2006 AS STUDENT OPINION A Valentine's Day guide to on-campus dating Editor's note: Brandon Now, if you Now, I know that some girls just put something in when have on a date is that they eye contact is really important, Daniels is a Grand Valley are one of like to be more independent she asks you something, you ask questions which require which it is. The problem is that State University junior. Guest those people and some may comment on can swallow it quickly, and one word answers. The worst some people make it really columns are welcomed. Those that have that how they don ’t need the guy she will be none-the-wiser, question to ask is, “So, how obvious that they are making interested should contact 14+ meal plan. to open doors and pull out allowing you to harmlessly are classes going? ” You will eye contact, and it makes the Editor in Chief Alan Ingram at I’m sure you chairs for them, but they still answer her question. most likely get the answer, other person feel like they are editorial @lanthorn.com. understand really like it. So, when you Second rule, don ’t be afraid “Eh, good." Then there is that on display. how important go to sit down, let her lead to use you hands. I know awkward silence when both Most people don ’t like By Brandon D aniels it is to stay on the way to the seat and then your parents have told you people try to figure out what that feeling. Eating at the Guest Columnist campus. If you before she sits down, hold the plenty of times to not use to say. table is the perfect setting for leave, that is top of her chair, to give her you hands, but according to The best way to start a a conversation because you Because Valentime’s money down the impression that you have proper etiquette, things that potentially long conversation can talk comfortably and eat Day (that’s what one of my the drain. done something when you do not require cutting (things is to open with a statement your food at the same time. childhood friend’s used to call On the walk to your eating really have not. It also is very like bread, burgers, buffalo or a story about you. For So, when she is talking, just it) is right around the corner, I avea, it is important to bring important to not make a big wings, and chicken tenders but instance, you could start by bounce back between your figured it would be appropriate up the meal plan situation. If deal out of this. Make it look excluding peas or other slimy saying, “I read today that more plate and her. It will really to give a very basic, yet very you both have the 14+,she like it is something that you do vegetables) should be eaten than half the women in the relax the conversation and helpful, guide to on-campus will probably want to use one instinctively, and this will give with your hands. Plus, guys world wear only clothes made make it a lot less awkward. dating. of her meals as well. In that you plenty of brownie points eat with their hands so much of 100 percent cotton What do Well, I hope this short This guide will be told from case, ask to borrow her ID for the future. anyway, that we often look you think?” She then responds and simple guide to dating the guy ’s perspective anfl will card and after the cashier has Once you sit down to eat, pretty goofy when we finally with her opinion, thereby on-campus comes in handy. start at the beginning of'the scanned yours, have them scan there are a couple of rules to use silverware. giving you a chance to give So, good luck with actually date. Also, I will be assuming hers. This gives the impression keep in mind. First, take small A lot of people come up to yours. finding someone to try these that you already have someone of buying her meal without bites. You are going to be there me and say, “Brandon, I am This brings me to another tips out on. Oh, and don ’t to go with you. This guide actually sacrificing any money for awhile anyway, so don ’t really good at treating my date point. When she talks, where forget, if you can’t find a date, will not work for dolls or out of you own pocket, and cram the food in your mouth. like royalty, but I just don ’t should I look? That is an you could always practice on imaginary dates — unless everybody wins. Let’s say that Chances are you will be asked know how to talk to them.” excellent question. See, we are an imaginary one. I call mine you have a very convincing you have the 14+ and she has a question right as you have Anyone that knows me will all told from an early age that Cindy. imagination. the 7+ or lower and she can stuffed your face, and you ’ll back me up on the fact that The great thing about dating afford to skip a meal. 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His tank battalion the stories of World War II have “U-571” and “Pearl Harbor ” The advice life will bring Daily Neu'S (Ball State U.) experiences in the Pacific or received a Presidential Citation been told, the exciting stories have made millions in box European theatres, Americans for its valor during the Battle of of thousands of veterans lie us might come too late — tor office and home video profits. the world, America and tamily (U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. still do not understand the the Bulge. dormant in the recesses of 80 or However, even though the histories. Those who gave us — The influx of interest in “greatest generation, ” which World War 11 veterans are 90-year-old minds, just waiting majority of Americans might the better world we have today!; World War II since the release fought the “greatest war,” for passing away daily. Soon, to be explored and journeyed. play their “Medal of Honor ” will eventually be gone. 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BET’s‘Comic View’ “It usually is. 1 think the crowd He didn’t stop and pause, really enjoyed it.” he just rambled on, ” Isenga performed stand-up James added that she thought added. “I also liked the last guy acts on Friday Aishah was funny and animated. (Blackson). He was loud and in She said she is happy and your face.” thankful to everyone who came Isenga said he attended the By Matt Marn out to attend the event. event after hearing about it GVL Staff Writer “If someone didn’t make it to through his friends who came this comedy show, they missed a to see the three national ly- Some Grand Valley State good show. ” James said. “Black renowned comedians. University students experienced Student Union always puts on a “I usually don ’t go to a lot of a three-course laughing event good comedy show." comedians, ” he said. “But when on Friday when the university Coordinator of “A Night of I do, it’s usually fun.” hosted a stand-up performance Laughs ” Anton Taylor said he GVSU juniors Candace Huff featuring three nationally- thought it was a very successful and Jessica Benson also attended recognized comedians. turnout. He added that anyone Friday’s comedy show. Huff said Coordinated by the GVSU Black Student Union did a good Black Student Union, three who missed the event will have job of organizing the show. comedians, whose shows have more chances to attend similar “I liked Queen Aishah,” she aired on Black Entertainment shows at a later date. said. “When Aishah made jokes Television ’s “Comic View,” “The students who missed about women with curves, it was came to Kirkhof Center’s Grand the event need to come out River Room for “A Night of and support other student life very realistic.” Benson said she thought it Laughs. ” Comedians Queen events,” Taylor said. “Instead of Aishah, Rodman and Michael spending money, they can come was entertaining to see such down-to-earth comedians. Blackson entertained the crowd out and see these events for free. “These comedians are on of students with more than two It’s very enjoyable. ” BET, and to see them up close hours of comedic acts. GVSU junior Scott Isenga was very nice,” Benson said. “I think it was a really good said he enjoyed the comedians, turnout tonight, ” said GVSU but was particularly fond of the “Also, it was a very diverse crowd, and I liked that.” junior and President of Black second performer, Rodman. February 15 4:00 - 5:30 CVL / Abby fox Making them laugh: Queen Aisha performs her stand-up comedy routine in the Kirkhof Center on Friday night. Grand River Room, 250 KC Corvino, Stanton set to Office of 1 lousing ahd Residence I ife debate same-sex marriage Women ’s ('-enter Office of GLBT Resources Allies and Advocates By Jennifer H oewe “We hope that people will analyzed at state and national levels. Work I.ife Connections Program T GVL Laker Life Editor walk away from this debate with a commitment to civility and a “This was an issue debated by I iuman Resources desire to talk about these issues the voters of Michigan in the last People who live in Michigan Vice-President for Planning and Equity in a respectful manner,” she election cycle, but is likely to are legally allowed to marry Dean of Students Office said. continue to be a topic of public almost anyone they choose — as Corvino will focus on the discussion for years to come, ” University Bookstore long as their partner is of the benefits of same-sex marriage for Murray said in the e-mail. opposite sex. gays and all of society. Stanton Sponsored by Work Life *■ Like 42 other states, same-sex will take the opposing view, Connections, the Office of naarriage is illegal in Michigan, mimm arguing that these marriages Planning and Equity, Housing '' jphn Corvino and Glen Stanton will corrupt the humanity of and Residence Life, the Women ’s will debate the issue at Grand traditional male and female Center, Dean of Students Office, Valley State University on unions. University Bookstore and Human Wednesday. Sloop said the debate will Resources, the event will include Gay rights activist Corvino allow students to see how people dialogue about civil rights and Focus on the Family can respect one another while relating to same-sex marriages. marriage analyst Stanton travel holding opposing viewpoints. “We will benefit as the across the country debating on “As a campus committed challenging issues of the day are same-sex marriage and civil to diversity, students, faculty debated well,” Murray added. unions. Their stop at GVSU will and staff should take advantage “This is a lesson we can use as feature a presentation at 4 p.m. of the opportunities offered we engage many other issues as in the Grand River Room of the here at GVSU to better inform well." Kirkhof Center. themselves on the issues,” she Corvino is a professor of “The debate will offer said. philosophy at Wayne State important insights from both This debate will heighten University and the editor of sides of this timely issue," said awareness for same-sex marriage “Same Sex: Debating the GVSU President Mark Murray and promote increased respect Ethics, Science and Culture of in an e-mail. “We will benefit for all forms of diversity. Sloop Homosexuality." from seeing how two sides can said. Stanton works as the director he presented and debated in a “GVSU has made a strong of Social Research and Cultural vigorous and civil way." commitment to developing a Affairs and senior analyst for - Corvino visited GVSU campus rich in diversity,” she Marriage and Sexuality at in October to speak about said. “Same-sex marriage is a Focus on the Family. He is a homosexuality. After his visit, topic that is in the forefront for consultant to the George W. Bush GVSU Human Resources Work the public and private sectors. ” Administration and the author of Life Consultant Susan Sloop Aside from being discussed nine books relating to family and said she hoped he would be able at GVSU, the issue has been social issues. to return to debate with Stanton. 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Ladies on Saturday to examine added. “We are trying to bring the the issues faced by women in Attendants scrutinized the women of GVSU together, ” today ’s society. negative and positive depictions she said. “We want to spread Or, catch the bus outside your The event featured a selection of women in the media. Video awareness of the issues facing of tea and cookies to accompany games, television shows, movies, women in the real world. ” door to Alendale Campus the open group discussions held music and advertisements were As one of the discussion by women from the Grand Valley put under close examination by questions, each group of women State University community. all participants. was asked to identify positive Facilitator Veronica Lowe The ongoing dialogue was media images of women. presented information on two encouraged and open to all Examples given in the open topics — “Exploitation of Women opinions and points of view, forum were Oprah Winfrey and in the Media” and “Why Can’t Lowe said. Alicia Keys. 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Merkle, said one of Stoll ’s said Jodi Griffin, executive was not for Stoll and his “I felt like I was at a funeral nicknames is “safe-at-the- vice president of Student excitement, she would not or retirement party, ” he said. plate Stoll, ” because he always Senate. have come to GVSU. “I’m really a behind-the- appears to be running behind. “Everything the man does “1 came from Michigan scenes guy. ” However, he said Stoll has is for GVSU and student life,” State University," she said. Stoll added he had no idea everything pulled together she said. “He showed me the life of the about the award, and was “when the dust clears.” Cheryl Stoll, his wife, said campus.” surprised he did not get a Student Senate President there is no other place Bob Prior to awarding Stoll hint of it with all the people Jane James and former Senate would rather be than at GVSU, with his award, a video played involved. He said it meant a lot President Jonathan Osborn and although they have talked highlighting the history of to have his parents and family both said Stoll is a pleasure to about retiring. Bob is not Presidents’ Ball and Stoll ’s there to share the moment with work with. ready. contributions to the university. him. “He is really there for Arend “Don ” Lubbers, “GVSU is Bob ’s home, ” He said his parents are students,” James said. former GVSU president, said Michele Golightly, student his role models, and he was Osborn said Stoll provides said in the video, “Bob is a life assistant, in the video. grateful that former Student stability to the university and distinguished individual. ... “It’s been his home for over 20 Senate presidents returned is approachable. He’s not distinguished so much years and he’s very passionate from places like North “When you need him to for one glorious moment in and wants everything to work Carolina and Washington D C. listen, he’ll listen,” James said. his career. He’s distinguished out well.” to be there. “When you want feedback, because he works so effectively Stoll said he originally “This really means a lot to he’ll give it.” day after day.” thought the video was about me,” he said. “I can’t believe Stoll was honored this WILLIAMS said. “I want students to find on computers. Emeritus Arend ‘Don ’] continued from page A1 what their passion is and learn “Teaching is like farming, ” Lubbers,” Williams said. to live that passion. You need Williams said. “You have the Jim King, vice president they want a college to know how to make a life, opportunity to help students of the Educational Affairs education. not just a living. ” plant seeds of their future. Committee of Student Senate, This course stresses what Williams also served as Although some will die in said Williams has been very Williams calls “life skills.” faculty coordinator of the the ground, others will grow involved both inside and These skills are academic, summer orientation and and create marvelous trees or outside of the classroom, and such as time management registration process for first- flowers. ” is very open to the concerns of and working with an adviser, year students, helping shape In terms of the future of the students. he said. It also promotes what it is today. university, Williams said he During the committee ’s FREE awareness about responsible While the current process hopes the school maintains its award selection process, fountain drink for any student or faculty member. alcohol use and suicide, as well features medium-sized status as a teaching and liberal William’s name stood out. (Valia with Stuaent ID) as diversity and community groups of incoming students arts institute. King said. service, he added. registering on site throughout “Different winds are mannadespizzabistro.com “My dream would be for the summer, Williams said blowing around campus today, each student to take a little early orientations would place and I am optimistic that the notebook, and to write down large numbers of students in next president will be in the every important thing they the Fieldhouse, where they tradition of [GVSU President learned in college, ” Williams would register manually, not Mark) Murray and [President GRANT a result of the grant, Orosz the group grows in size and continued from page A1 said. New courses should community involvement, there come out of the partnership, will likely be a full-time leader philanthropic organizations, mainly more diversity courses, appointed, he added. had to act as “active agents ” through the School of Public Orosz said he does not know with the Kellogg Foundation, and Nonprofit Administration, if any other partnerships of this he explained. he added. type exist in the country. Based In addition to benefits for Leadership for AIM will on the expected success of the the community at large, the be shared among the three AIM Alliance, a “successful students and faculty at GVSU directors of the philanthropic partnership tends to spawn will receive opportunities as organizations, Orosz said. 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B layson Bussa, Sports Editor GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN [email protected] Monday, February 13, 2006- GVSU mounts nine-game winning tear 20 By Jayson Bussa capped off a four-game road stint the lead for six minutes in the first by defeating Northwood on their half, a successful lay-up shot by The Grand Valley State GVL Sports Editor own floor. With junior center Niki Reams with 6:18 to go in the University men’s basketball team scored its 20th win With two victories over the Julia Braseth leading the team in half gave the Lakers the lead for of the season against No. weekend, the Grand Valley State scoring, the Lakers grabbed the the half and the remainder of the 74-60 edge, remaining unmarked game. 7 University of Findlay on University women ’s basketball Saturday. This is the first time team extended its winning streak in the four games on the road. Going into the locker room, since the 2000 - 2001 season Braseth not only led both teams the Lakers had a 38-31 lead. The to nine games. the team has scored 20 wins in in scoring, but she also achieved team built on its halftime lead This weekend, the Lakers a single season. career-best numbers. Braseth and finished the game with the • ousted two conference opponents cashed in 23 points, the most victory. in Northwood University [2- that she has scored as a Laker. GVSU scored 20 points off of 12, 6-15] and the University of Along with her highly-oftensive the 17 turnovers they caused on 13 Findlay (4-10, 11-13]. The pair of performance, Braseth also had the Timberwolf end. wins builds GVSU’s Great Lakes eight rebounds and two blocks. Saturday’s return to the The women ’s basketball Conference record to 13-1, while team of Grand Valley State Senior forward/guard Niki GVSU Fieldhouse Arena was a its overall record is 20-3. University has strung together successful one for the Lakers, as The Lakers have only lost once Reams ended the game with a 13 conference wins to clinch they walloped Findlay by a score since the beginning of December career-high number in blocks. a berth in the Great Lakes Reams recorded five blocks in of 70-39. GVSU’s single loss came on Conference playoffs. The the game to go along with her 15 The game was considered a Lakers are in first place of the the road on Jan.5 when it fell 64- points and six rebounds. GLIAC crossover game because North Division by one game 58 to Michigan Technological Sophomore guard Crystal Zick GVSU belongs to the North with four conference games University [13-2, 17-5]. MTU finished with double digits in Division and Findlay to the South left on the schedule. sits in second place, one game Division. below the Lakers in the North scoring as she poured in 12 points, four assists and three rebounds. The Laker defense clamped CVL / Mttt Butterfield Conference of the GLIAC. While Northwood held on to Taking control: Senior Niki Reams runs on a breakaway after a stealing the 7-5 On Thursday, the Lakers SEE WOMEN’S BB, B3 ball from a Findlay player during Saturday's home game. The 55-meter hurdle race only took Grand Valley State University’s Dan Jackson 7.5 seconds to complete, earning him a school record. The GVSU topples No. 7 Findlay Lakers took the top three spots in the event. The Lakers take down Eziukwu connected on two free throws with 44 seconds the Oilers in overtime remaining. Sophomore guard 15 during the Saturday Jason Jamerson snatched a steal and put in one of two free Wednesday, Feb. 15 marks the match-up throws for a GVSU lead of 67- beginning of the Great Lakes Conference Championships 65. Pfeifer sealed the tie with By Sarah H awley a jumper to end the game at 67 for swimming that will kick GVL Staff Writer in Marquette, Mich. The event in all. will run until Saturday. Overtime carried much of The championship was not the same results. The ball went on the line, and the division back and forth between teams title was not up for grabs when and only six points appeared on a switch in defenses gave the the scoreboard — four of them Grand Valley State University coming from free throws. men’s basketball team the Wesley said he noticed his extra edge in its biggest game team is slowly putting together of the season. a better free throw percentage The No. 16 Lakers [12- as the season wears on. 2, 20-3] defeated No. 7 The Oilers hit the first set University of Findlay Oilers of free throws with 1:09 left to [12-2, 21-3], 71 -69 in overtime play, but those would be their on Saturday. last points. As the clock ticked The win for GVSU halted ______down, Jamerson a 17-game hit a jumper for winning streak the tie. It was for the Oilers then Courtney ^ ,*VS : ' and gave them “So many guys coming James’ turn to only their second out, contributing, swish two at the conference loss wwwiwiwonw«H playing hard — that’s charity stripe for of the season. the win. After battling what it takes. ” “A lot of through player things had to go ✓ injuries and our way down the a recent four- RIC WESLEY stretch,” Wesley game road said. stint, GVSU’s HEAD COACH The Lakers 2005-06 win pushes it | capitalized on up in the Great 19 points off of Basketball Lakes Conference standings Findlay turnovers. GVSU’s to the No. 1 spot in the North bench posted 31 points a$ standings Division above Ferris State well. University [12-3, 15-9]. Jamerson had 14 points In an attempt to dish the and 11 rebounds for a second Lakers at a loss in their own double-double this season. MEN'S gym, Findlay led for most of Junior center Dan Redder sank the game, but when it counted, the team-high of 16 points, GVSU sunk the final buckets, while James added ninel TEAM I GLIAC I OVERALL two of which were free Junior forward Mike Hal] throws. finished with eight points and Going into the second half L.J. Kilgore picked up three up 32-29, Findlay pushed NORTH DIVISION assists and three steals. Senior into a 19-9 scoring run on the GRAND VALLEY ST. forward Jeff Grauzer racked Lakers. Guard Dustin Pfeifer up nine/ebounds as well. FERRIS STATE of Findlay led all scoring with The 43 rebounds for the NORTHERN Ml. 23 points. Lakers paved the route to win “We fought hard the whole MICHIGAN TECH number 20 on the season. This way,” head coach Ric Wesley VALLEY ST. year’s 20-win season marks said. “It got to a point in the the first time since 2000-2001 second half and we were not that GVSU’s men’s basketball getting defensive stops. We team has complied 20 wins. had to change defense to a “I’m still a little shocked, ” zone. It allowed for us to get Wesley said. back into it.” GVSU also rolled past GVSU retaliated with an Northwood University 72- 8-0 scoring series sparked by CVL / MMt ButterfieU \ junior guard Kyle Carhart. Soaring to the basket: lunior Spencer Clayton goes for a dunk during Saturday's homegame against the University of Findlay. Sophomore center Callistus SEE MEN’S BBALL, B8 WOMEN'S Governor honors GV championship teams Gov. Jennifer Granholm Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. ** A recognized the football Granholm met with both teams TEAM I GLIAC I OVERALL to congratulate them on their and volleyball players accomplishments in the 2005 season. NORTH DIVISION By Jayson Bussa “These young men and i ^ GRAND VALLEY ST. GVL Sports Editor women are leaders on and off the field,” Granholm MICHIGAN TECH A National Championship said. “Their hard work and FERRIS STATE -A ♦ £ * w •Jfk took the Grand Valley State commitment to teamwork is LARI SUPERIOR ST. University women's volleyball a great reflection of Grand team to Kearney, Neb. Valley State University and Another National the state of Michigan, and we V ^ \ Championship took the GVSU congratulate them on their football team to Florence, success this season." Ala. Granholm also presented each team with a written On Thursday, the celebration ri - u tribute that was awarded to I of both of those national championships brought the each of the head coaches to Laker squads to Lansing, remember their seasons. Leading the teams to where they were honored by Courtesy of Pattrick Yockey the capital city were their the top officials in the state of Honoring the champions: The 2005 Division II National Champion Laker football team was hon Michigan. SEE HONOR, B8 ored in Lansing on Thursday for its title.______B2 Monday, February 13, 2006 Sports GRAND VALLEY LANTHORn jACKWSL N FEBRUARY 17, 2006 S I U D l N T F V F N T S GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! C t N T L R I BOO I 968-BRES WWW BRESLINCENTER.COM PRESENTED BYRHA SPECIAL EVENTS AT CVL 7 Misty Minin Handling the puck: Sophomore Greg Kehr works to control the puck during a game against Northern Illinois University on Feb. 4 at Georgetown Ice Arena. Hockey ends season with win The Lakers finish their Conference standings. With the and Aaron Bernstein. win, the Lakers leap-frogged The final 20 minute^ season in second place the Chippewas to finish the determined the game and the in the GLIHA season second in the GLIHA. final GLIHA standings. Located on the corner of 48th Ave. and Lake Michigan Dr. The night started off on a At 1:29 into the period, in front of the Steep Inn # 616.895.1234 By D avid Luther sour note for the Lakers, as the GVSU’s Adam Zobl found the GVL Staff Writer Chippewas scored in the first back of the net. The Lakers’ Monday: $1.99 Margarita. ALL DAY!! two minutes of the game. Two defense held for the next 18 $2.99 Sm. Nacho 9pm- 12am The Grand Valley State minutes later, CMU scored minutes, and goaltender Chris Tuesday: $2.00 Domestic Bottles 9pm-12am University club hockey team again and the Lakers found Moore turned away every shot wrapped up its 2005-2006 themselves in an early hole. he faced in the third period to $2.99 Burger 8c Chips 9pm- 12am regular season Saturday night GVSU battled back, scoring preserve the win. 4-3. Wednesday: $2.25 Corona 9pm- 12am in Mt. 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Mon - Sat: $3.99 Piter of Coors Lite 7pm- 12am Lakers battle at GVSU Open Find out about our weekly Featured Drink and Monthly Beer Mug Specials!! The track squad faced second place. keeping her at fifth place on V-Day 2 for $26.00 teams from several The men took five out of the indoor performance list. Appetizer the top six spots and were led Krystyle Hoover took the shot 2 dinner specials (w/ soup or salad) universities in its second- by freshman Bryant Wilson, put event with a toss of 40-11. Feb. 14 + Feb 15 Brownie Sundae to-last home competition who vaulted 16-1, making the Nick Natale claimed second provisional indoor nationals place for the men with a throw qualifying standard. The vault By Ross Anderson of 54-4. Charles Smith had a put him in sixth place on the personal best in the weight GVL Staff Writer Kitchen Division II national indoor throw with a toss of 60-5, undi performance list, one spot taking third in the meet and open 1 j 3 0am In its second-to-last home behind teammate Brian Beach. putting him in fourth place on meet of the year, the Grand Junior Morgan Acre and the national list. Valley State University track her fellow throwers kept up These top performances squad competed in the GVSU the pace they have set for the helped pave the Lakers’ way days • a • week Open on Friday. season. to the Great Lakes Conference X/ V II I 1 1 a in - 2 a m Mon-Sat Facing teams from Calvin Acre achieved a weight • 8 a m - 2 am Sunday College, Aquinas College, throw season best with 57-10, SEE TRACK, B8 Ferris State University and Western Michigan University, Open 8am- the Lakers scored top finishes. f Breakfast Freshman hurdler Dan Sunday Buffet^ Jackson had a record-setting day, breaking the school record in the 55-meter hurdlers with a time of 7.5 seconds. The Lakers Pool Table • Golden Tee swept the top three spots in the event. The women hurdlers managed to take third, fourth Starting August 26th • 6:00pm-7:00pm and fifth places in their race. Sophomore Susie Rivard Couches show every Thursday led a Laker showing in the mile run. She won the race with a “LIVE” on AM 640 time of 5:07 as the Lakers took four of the top five spots. Stop in and J O 1 II t h 0 f 11 II ! Both the men’s and women ’s pole vault was also dominated by the Lakers. Come xv at ch your favorite sports event on our Junior Rachel Duthler tied her career indoor best with a vault of 12-7, putting her in ------pMTVs Direct TV first place. Sophomore Lindsey Jones also cleared 12 feet for Royal Vista Quiet Quality APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES Arbor H eights • s625 - S1075 Um" TOWNHOMES t-fudfo*udt* Vi.OAlS 10 'v\Vf YOJ CVL / Annj Schwslliet I f Tu Si8 r)00 H ft MONTH' s675 -$735 Winding up: Senior |osh Harris competes in the weight throw at the GVSU Open indoor track and field meet on Friday in the Fieldhouse. 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Dominique Wilkins dominate decked out in throwback jerseys GVL Staff Writer S On Thursday, the Grand to celebrate the era The women ’s a situation, Now in their third year, stars the Slam Dunk Contest. Talley State University women ’s game tips off at 6 p.m. and the unselfish Carmelo Anthony and LeBron Instead, we’ll be subjected ^$ketball team will take on men’s Ls tentatively scheduled for While most teams are players like James are ineligible for the to seeing some second rate tjftchigan Technological University 8 p.m. taking a four-day vacation Hamilton, showdown. Instead, the game chumps, who hardly play, try with the first place position of the this weekend, the heart of Billups and will not feature a single player to put down their best jams. North Division of the Great Lakes the Detroit Pistons will be in reigning Most averaging 20 points per game. Imagine the draw of seeing Conference on the line. Hockey moves to post action. Valuable The biggest names will be past winners Jason Richardson, '• Currently, the Lakers are one season The men of Motown will Player Steve small-market rookie sensation Vince Carter, Bryant, James game ahead of MTU. The Lakers Nash, will have a conference record of 13-1, The Grand Valley State be coming off the bench as Chris Paul and sophomore and McGrady battling for the while Michigan Tech has a record University club hockey team coaches ’ selections for the likely put up less impressive standout Dwight Howard of the slam dunk championship. of 13-2. defeated Central Michigan All-Star game in Houston. numbers. Orlando Magic. The NBA All-Star The last time tlie two teams met University on Saturday, and will Guards Richard Hamilton and The fans aren’t out to see With little star power in the game gives Pistons ’ fans a was on Jan. 5 when Michigan Tech now have to repeat the feat in Chauncey Billups, forward Nash’s NBA-leading assist rookies vs. sophomores game, chance to see their favorite handed GVSU its only conference order to move further into the post Rasheed Wallace and center technique or Ben Wallace’s it puts more pressure on the players honored for their season. loss by a score of 64-58. Ben Wallace will represent the rebounding prowess. Instead, Slam Dunk Contest to produce accomplishments. However, The Lakers will face CMU on The Lakers are currently on Pistons. The group became viewers hope to see McGrady an exciting night for NBA the game itself is relatively Fnday in the American Collegiate a nine-game winning streak, and the first quartet from the same launching 35-foot three- fans. But, when LeBron James meaningless until it adopts Michigan Tech has won six of Hockey Association Regional team in the All-Star game since pointers, or Kobe trying pulled his name out of the hat, a system similar to that of its last seven games. On Jan. 26, Playoffs. The Lakers must defeat the Lakers did so in 1998. to score 81 points on the the event lost a lot of its luster. Major League Baseball. When Michigan Tech suffered a loss to CMU and one other team in It is nice to see the Pistons Saginaw Valley State University order to advance to the national best players in the world. So few stars want to participate MLB rewarded home field (5-9,8-15). tournament. getting ample representation Ultimately, that reveals the in the event that the NBA opted advantage in the World Series So far this season, the Lakers for such a successful first half reason fans have lost interest in to have Hakim Warrick play to the winner, the game started have defeated CMU twice by of the season, but there is some the NBA All-Star game. Thursday's basketball in — the same Hakim Warrick to matter to those involved. scores of 4-3 and 6-2. concern that the Piston stars While the NBA All-Star that averages 3.6 points and Perhaps if a similar reward games to be held on rElvis Night' won ’t fit in. The hard-nosed game will suffer from it’s less than 10 minutes per game. were offered in the NBA, we’d Swimming enters defense and unselfish play that traditional selfish play and Maybe I’m old fashioned, see Pistons style team play and championships has made Detroit the best team horrid defensive effort, the but 1 miss seeing NBA stars an exciting All-Star game. To promote increased attendance of the first half will likely be its rookies vs. sophomores game like Michael Jordan and a).the Grand Valley State University The Grand Valley State downfall in what has become gien's and women ’s basketball University swimming team will games, GVSU’s match-up against a showcase of selfishness and head to Marquette. Mich., on Michigan Technological University poor fundamental play. COMPLIMENTARY MOVIE PASSES! 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(616)331-2460 448 BRIDGE NW GRAND RAPIDS 616-742-6095 i B4 Monday, February 13, 2006 NATION / WORLD [email protected] gvldigest China, Indonesia report bird flu deaths for unexplained deaths ffr)m how unpleasant the mutant virus a top agriculture official said the pneumonia, a possible sign that will turn out to be,” he told The virus had been reported on a total someone has bird flu, said Bruce of Associated Press “Nevertheless, of five farms in the north of the Kidnappers journalist Aylward, coordinator of WHO’s we must remain on high alert for country. No human infections have Jill Carroll set deadline for global polio eradication program the possibility of sustained human- been reported. their demands The latest death in China was a to-human virus transmission and of Nabarro said one of the urgent 20-year-old female f armer from the BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) a pandemic starting at any time.” needs is to establish how avian county of Suinmg in the southern — Kidnappers of American If the deaths in Indonesia are influenza reached west Africa. province of Hunan, the Health journalist Jill Carroll have confirmed by the World Health U.N. experts have just received the Ministry said on its Web site. It threatened to kill her if their Organization, it would bring the genetic sequence of virus samples identified her only by the surname demands are not met by Feb. death toll there to 18. The Chinese taken from the farm in Kaduna Long and said she had handled 26, the owner of a Kuwaiti TV death would be the eighth there, if where the H5N1 strain of bird poultry. Long fell ill Jan. 27 and station that has aired a new tape confirmed. China on Wednesday flu was discovered and will try to died Feb. 4, die ministry said. of the hostage said Friday. reported a woman died of the match that sequence with viruses In Indonesia, officials citing A1 Rai satellite station H5N1 strain in an area with no from birds in other countries local lab results said a woman owner Jassern Boudai said the reported outbreaks in poultry. affected by bird flu. he said. The from West Java province died of kidnappers set “more specific” Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry Paris-based World Organization bird flu. The 23-year-old victim demands than the release of all AP Photo / George Osodi said a British laboratory had for Animal Health and the Rome- was from Bekast, a town just east Iraqi women from pnson, which Cleaning up: An unidentified farm worker tries to tie the legs of dead ostriches confirmed the H5N1 strain in wild based U.N Food and Agriculture of Indonesia ’s capital, Jakarta, the group laid down in the first suspected of having bird flu virus to be buried inside the Sambawa farms where ducks and swans found on the Organization called on Nigerian the Nigerian first bird flu case was noticed in Jaji about 40 kilometers from Kaduna, said Ilham Patu, an official at the videotape released last month. Absheron Peninsula, which juts authorities to close down poultry Nigeria, on Saturday. Sulianti Saroso Hospital. Boudai refused to elaborate. into the Caspian Sea and includes markets in affected states to prevent The WHO says 88 people have The small, pnvately owned the capital, Baku. the virus from spreading. there, too. died from bird flu since 2(X)3. station aired a tape Thursday By Joe McD onald Authorities asked citizens to Junaidu Maina. director of The spread of bird flu has Almost all the deaths have been showing Carroll. 28, appealing Associated Press Writer avoid contact with fowl and to livestock at Nigeria ’s agriculture increased the chance that the virus linked to contact with infected for her supporters to do whatever isolate domestic poultry from wild ministry, said the government will mutate and cause disease in poultry, but experts fear the virus it takes to win her release “as BEUING (AP) — Indonesia on birds. Part of this former Soviet would do “whatever needs to be humans and a possible pandemic, could mutate into a form that quickly as possible. ” Saturday reported a woman killed nation shares a short border with done ” to halt the disease’s spread, said Dr. David Nabarro. the U.N. spreads easily among humans, Two previous tapes of Carroll by bird flu in a town where another eastern Turkey, w here four children but there was little progress bird flu chief. He said there is no sparking a pandemic. were aired without audio by woman died of the disease a day died after becoming infected with reported on closing down poultry evidence yet of any change in the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera on Jan. earlier. China also raised its bird flu bird flu. markets. bird flu virus. Associated Press reporter Daniel 17 and Jan. 30. The first tape death toll by one. and Azerbaijan International experts pressed The WHO said anti-polio “Unfortunately, we cannot tell Balint-Kurti in Lagos, Nigeria, and made by tire kidnappers, who became the latest country to report Nigeria — which reported Africa’s workers going door-to-door to an outbreak among fowl. Nigeria when the mutation might happen, first outbreak on Wednesday — to immunize children in Nigeria Edith M. Lederer at the United identified themselves as the or where it might happen, or “Revenge Brigades, ” included confirmed the virus had spread do more to combat the disease, and starting Saturday could watch Nations contributed to this report. a threat to kill Carroll within 72 hours unless all Iraqi women were released from custody. When the new tape was delivered to Al Rai’s Baghdad Sharon has seventh surgery office, it was accompanied by a letter written by Carroll, the station said. By Karin Laub Friday prayers bring new Associated Press Writer wave of protests over JERUSALEM (AP) — Doctors prophet drawings removed nearly 2 feet of Ariel Sharon ’s large intestines Saturday CAIRO, Egypt (AP) during emergency surgery, his — Thousands of worshippers seventh operation since suffering a emerging from Friday prayers debilitating stroke last month. demonstrated against drawings Surgeons manage to stabilize of the Prophet Muhammad in the comatose Israeli prime minister the Mideast. Asia and Africa, after initially fearing for his life, clashing with police in some but the latest complication makes cities despite religious leaders’ it even more unlikely he will attempts to keep marches recover. peaceful. Israelis closely followed their About 60 protesters in the 77-year-old leader’s latest ordeal, Iranian capital, Tehran, threw with TV stations repeatedly firebombs at the French Embassy, breaking into regular programming shattenng nearly every window for updates, but the country on its street facade, even after already has come to terms with his a cleric at a prominent Iranian departure from politics. mosque urged people not to Sharon was rushed to suigery attack diplomatic missions. Asia Saturday morning after doctors, saw its biggest demonstrations who had noticed abdominal yet, and most there - like across swelling, conducted a CT scan much of the world — were and a laparoscopy, or insertion peaceful. But sporadic violence of a small camera tiirough the demonstrated the difficulty abdominal wall. Islamic leaders face in managing Suigeons detected necrotic what Muslims see as righteous — or dead — tissue in the bowels anger over satirical drawings of and removed 20 inches of his their most revered figure. laige intestine. Hadassah Hospital The caricatures, one of which director Dr. Shlomo Mor-Yosef showed Muhammad with a said. The necrosis was caused either bomb-shaped turban, were by infection or a drop in the blood published first in a Danish paper supply to the intestines, something in September, then reprinted in common in comatose patients, the European papers in recent weeks hospital director said. Mor-Yosef in the name of press freedom. said doctors did not find blocked Arab governments, Muslim blood vessels. AP Photo / [milio Morenatti clerics and new spaper columnists Another operation: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men stand outside the Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem on Saturday, where Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains Mor-Yosef said Saturday’s have been urging calm, fearing in a coma since suffering a stroke on Jan. 4. Doctors removed one-third of Ariel Sharon's large intestine in four-hour emergency surgery Saturday. The latest suigery was relatively simple, complication further dimmed already slim hopes of any recovery. that recent weeks of violence and that Sharon ’s main medical have only increased anti-Islamic problem continues to be the coma. sentiment in the West. They’ve this difficult time,” McClellan aside questions about his health, into a coma. after consulting with Sharon ’s sons, Asked whether Sharon could come asked demonstrators not to attack said. but his condition became an issue AfterbeingadmittedtoHadassah Omri and Gilad, Mor-Yosef said. out of the coma, Mor-Yosef said: embavsies and to avoid flag Dr. R. Sean Morrison, a professor after he suffered a mild stroke Dec. on Jan. 4, Sharon underwent three “During the operation, we “All possibilities remain open, but burning and iasulting slogans. of geriatrics at the Mount Sinai 18. back-to-back brain surgeries. These found necrosis in part of his large w ith each passing day, the chances School of Medicine in New York, After his mild stroke, aides were followed by three smaller intestine and ... the decision was to are lower. ” Bush defends domestic said “long-term comatose patients played down his health problems. procedures, including insertions of remove part of his large intestine.” Since the stroke. Sharon has surveillance program to typically die of complications like Doctors treated him with anti- feeding and breathing tubes — a he said. been htxiked up to feeding and fellow Republicans this,” referring to necrosis. clotting agents and scheduled a sign that doctors were preparing Experts have concluded that breathing tubes. Morrison said Sharon ’s minor heart procedure for Jan. 5 for a long-term coma. Throughout Sharon apparently suffered severe President Bush was being kep CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) prognosis was extremely grave to close a hole believed to have the past five weeks, he had been in brain damage and is unlikely to informed of Sharon ’s condition by — President Bush defended even before the latest complication, contributed to that first stroke. critical but stable condition. Before regain consciousness. If he does his staff. White House spokesman his warrantless eavesdropping and his chances for survival are now Just hours before the scheduled dawn Saturday, Sharon ’s condition awaken, most say, the chances of Scott McClellan said Saturday. program Friday, saying during “extremely small, almost zero. ” procedure, Sharon suffered a deteriorated sharply and his life his regaining meaningful cognition “Prime Minister Sharon remains what he thought were private In recent months, the obese massive stroke, including heavy was in danger, hospital officials or activity are slim. in our thoughts and prayers during remarks that he concluded Sharon had repeatedly brushed bleeding in the brain, and slipped said. Doctors decided to operate that spying on Americans was necessary to fill a gap in the United States' security. Speaker Hastert backs deal to renew Patriot Act “I wake up every morning thinking about a future attack, and therefore, a lot of my By Jim Abrams The House “should move forward with will be no additional negotiations, ” Craig “continue to build upon the civil liberties thinking, ami a lot of the Associated Press Writer it as soon as the Senate” acts, he said. said. protections that are in place but do so in a decisions I make are based upon A short-term extension of the measure Sensenbrenner declined comment, but way that doesn ’t compromise our national the attack that hurt us,” Bush told WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation expires on March 10. Hastert said he had discussed the bill with security priorities. ” the House Republican Caucus, to renew the anti-terror Patriot Act was Passage of the bill was stalled late last the chairman. But Sen. Russell Feingold. D-Wis., a which was in retreat at a luxury cleared for final congressional passage year when four Senate Republicans joined The changes, worked out over several leader in opposing the act, said he would resort along the Choptank River Friday when House Speaker Dennis Democrats in saying that it shortchanged weeks of talks, specifically with the office continue to fight it. on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Hastert blessed a day-old compromise civil liberties protections in the name of of White House counsel Harriet Miers, He said the deal did not provide The president said he asked between the White House and Senate the war on terror. Reid’s spokesman. Jim covered three main areas: meaningful judicial review of gag orders the National Security Agency to Republicans. Manley, said the Nevada Democrat intends — Under the first, recipients of court- because such review can only take place devise a way to gather intelligence Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid to vote for the bill. The Senate’s second- approved subpoenas for information in after a year has passed and can only be on terrorists ’ potential activities, also indicated he will vote for the bill when ranking Democrat. Sen. Richard Durbin terrorist investigations would have the successful if the recipient proves the ami the result was the super- it comes to a vote, possibly next week. of Illinois, is also among its supporters. right to challenge a requirement that they government acted in bad faith. secret spy outfit ’s program to The legislation gives federal agents Judiciary Committee member Sen. refrain from telling anyone. The deal also does not ensure that monitor the international e-mails expanded powers to investigate suspected Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.. also said the — The second removes a requirement when government agents break into and phone calls of people inside terrorists in the United States, and the bill had been substantially improved by that an individual provide the FBI with homes to do “sneak-and-peek” searches the United States with suspected Bush administration has said it is one of the changes and she would vote for it. the name of an attorney consulted about a that it tells the owners of those homes, in ties to terrorists overseas. the key weapons in the war on terror. Any changes made would still have to National Security Letter, which is ademand most circumstances within seven days, Bush said lawyers in the “I think they [the changes in the bill} be approved by the House, but Sen. Larry for records issued by administrators. as courts have said they should. Feingold White House and at the Justice were enough to make sure we can protect Craig, R Idaho, another negotiator, said — The third clarifies that most libraries added. Department signed off on the the American people, ” Hastert told that with the Senate and the White House are not subject to National Security Letter The law originally was passed within program's legality, ami "we reporters at Cambridge, Md.. speaking in concert, he thought the House would demands for information about suspected days of the attacks of Sept. 11. 2001, and pit constant checks on the of three revisions that the White House go along He said he had consulted with terrorists. the administration says it has been an program ” and Senate GOP holdouts announced on House Judiciary Committee Chairman White House spokesman Scott important weapon in the government's Thursday. James Sensenbrenner. R-Wis. “There McClellan said the agreement would arsenal for tracking suspected terrorists. i GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN N ation / World Monday, February 13, 2006 B5 Fossett breaks flight distance record Adventurer flew 26,389 miles in about 76 hours, breaking the record by 1,402 miles By D erek Kravitz Associated Press Wrtter •A MANSION, England (AP) — Adventurer Steve Fossett completed the longest nonstop flight in aviation history with an emergency landing Saturday, flying 26,389 miles in about 76 Mil hours but stopping early because of mechanical problems. Ground control said Fossett, 61, broke the airplane distance record of 24,987 miles while his lightweight experimental plane was flying over Shannon, Ireland. Generator problems then forced him to land the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer at Bournemouth International Airport in southern England instead of at a military air strip in nearby Kent. “I was really lucky to make it here today, there was a lot going on, ” Fossett told reporters after he landed. “The tension of the final part really took it out of me, but I will be fine in the morning. ” The millionaire adventurer completed his nonstop journey around the globe — and then some — over 3 1/2 days despite losing about 750 pounds of fuel during his takeoff Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida because of a leak. AP Photo / Ben Slamtll Fossett recounted the journey A new record: Steve Fossett, right, is kissed by Richard Branson after landing safely after declaring an emergency following a loss of electrical power at Bournemouth, England on Saturday. Fossett completed the longest nonstop flight in aviation history Saturday after flying around the globe — and then some — in roughly 80 hours. I after he arrived later on Saturday at his scheduled finishing point generator had failed, prompting a parachute for fear of having to the heat, his flight team said. miles set by Brian Jones and minutes each and drank a steady — Kent International Airport him to put emergency procedures eject. Early Saturday, Fossett Bertrand Piccard in 1999. diet of milkshakes. His plane was — on a private jet alongside Sir in place. Instead, his flight team altered decided to try to finish the trip After the news conference, equipped with a parachute pack Richard Branson, the billionaire The tense climax was one his projected route. They had him after reaching the middle of the Fossett was presented with the holding a one-man raft and a owner of Virgin Atlantic, which of several episodes that nearly cross Florida, where he began his Atlantic. Guinness World Record for the satellite rescue beacon. sponsored Fossett ’s record bid. doomed his voyage. journey Wednesday, and take a “He burst two tires on landing longest flight in history. Branson — who was beaming He was greeted there by his wife, During takeoff Wednesday southerly path on the flight ’s last and the poor Global Flyer had to Fossett already holds the with pride throughout the Peggy, and rapturous applause from the Kennedy Space Center, leg to take advantage of better be dragged off the runway,” said record for flying solo around conference — said Fossett ’s from the assembled crowd. his plane leaked fuel and he winds. The plane's ventilation Steve Ridgeway, chief executive the globe in a balloon and for record was a superhuman effort. Stepping onto the tarmac in nearly ran out of runway. system also malfunctioned of Virgin Atlantic. being the first person to circle “He’s just flown further than his silver flight suit. Fossett said “I had to pull up with all my midway through the trip, causing His voyage broke the airplane the globe solo in a plane without man, or woman, has ever flown, ” he was relieved after being forced might ” to get the plane in the air temperatures in the 7-foot cockpit distance record of 24,987 miles stopping or refueling. That flight said Branson. “He has had pretty to make the emergency landing. before the end of the airstrip. to rise to as much as 130 degrees. set in 1986 by the lightweight last year lasted 67 hours and was much no sleep since he set off He said he realized he was Severe turbulence over India Fossett was forced to drink a Voyager aircraft piloted by Dick hampered by a fuel leak. from Kennedy a few days ago, in trouble when he began his “almost broke the plane apart,” large part of his water supply Rutan and Jeana Yeager, as well While in the air, Fossett took and he has been through an descent for Kent and a light he said, forcing him to strap on earlier than planned because of as the balloon record of 25,361 power naps no longer than 10 incredible amount. ” came on indicating the plane ’s X a PEEK AT OUR MEXlT x SOI 1»S AND SALADS SA.NDWK I IKS Clam Chowder, Guinness Kildare Chicken Sandwich $7.50 x Fire grilled chicken breast on basil flat Beef Stew or Potato and Leek bread with Irish bacon, jack cheeese, herb Cup $3.25 infused maonnaise, lettuce, tomato and Bowl $4.95 onion. 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Andy Fortenbacher and Todd that main character Doug [ Brian Hayes] distribution, he said. let alone a good one," Dias said. “I "The Gospel According to Roy, ” Campbell ’s film may have been about endures. He added although “Delirium” Three other GVSU films also won had already proven that I could indeed directed by associate professor John a dream, but their capture of the top was only seven minutes long, it took awards given out by the Compass Arts make it, and this was kind of proof Harper Philbin, was entered into the prize at the Muskegon Film Festival about 250 hours to complete. Academy. “The Food Critic,” directed that at least one person besides myself professional category of the festival. was not. Fortenbacher and Campbell shot the by Kerri Vanderhoff won a $1,000 thinks it’s good. ” The film was produced almost entirely The pair of Grand Valley State project on 16mm black and white film. scholarship. “Holy Water,” directed by Dias added he was happy his film by GVSU students and faculty, with the University student-directors won the This was the first time either of them Matt Dressel, Mike Harthen and Jill was well received at the Film and Video exception of a professional Hollywood award for their work on the short film had done so, as they had shot all their Szewski. and "Can’t Build Me Love, ” Showcase, even though it did not win director of photography who was “Delirium.” They went against 43 other past work on video. directed by Aaron Dias were both any significant awards. brought in to educate students. submissions in the college category. “A lot of it was experiencing what runners-up for the scholarship. “There is a lot of great work coming Recent GVSU graduate Dave Ruck Two other films won the top prize for our limitations were,” Fortenbacher "My attitude wavered throughout out of our program currently from both entered his documentary “Requiem for the category, but the three films were said. “When we would make a mistake the festival as to whether or not we’d current students and recent graduates, ” a Stream” in the professional category. not placed in any preferential order. All we were flouring money down the drain win an award.” Dressel said. “I’d see said Jim Schaub, an adjunct professor The film investigates water quality and three of the films won $500 in Kodak — there is a lot less room for error. ” one film and go ‘Wow, we’ve got this in in the GVSU communications local environmental issues. film for their accomplishment. The Previously, the film won in the Best the bag, ’ and see another and go ‘Well, department. Winners for the professional festival took place at the Frauethenal 300 Level category at the GVSU Film at least the drive out here was fun.’” Schaub said he thought the editing, category had not been announced as of Center in Muskegon on Feb. 3 and 4. and Video Showcase. Fortenbacher “Holy Water” will play at the East sound design and subject matter of said he plans to submit “Delirium” to Lansing Film Festival from March 22 “Delirium” set it apart from other films press time. Arts at Noon hosts Woodwind Trio The newly-formed GVSU Musical internationally. He is also a master teacher at several universities and conservatories. group performed in place of the John Clapp has been a contrabassoonist with the Brass Ensemble Grand Rapids Symphony since September 2000 and a member of the GVSU faculty since the fall of 2003. By Justin Wilson The trio performed three separate pieces from GVL Staff Writer renowned French composers Darius Milhaud, Georges Auric and Jacques Ibert. Between each The debut of the Grand Valley State University piece, die trio gave background information about the Brass Ensemble was postponed because a member of origin of the music. the group was unable to perform. Campbell said the music played was originally A faculty member who plays trumpet in the group composed for royal parties and other events as was prohibited from performing because of problems background music. It worked well as background he had with immigration papers and the INS, said music during those times because it was not very assistant professor of music and Arts at Noon Series loud and the instruments were relatively portable, he Coordinator Pablo Mahave-Veglia. added. However, the series was still able to put on a “The music they choose had a performance for the audience at lot of moving notes, which made GVSU’s Cook-DeWitt Center on it lively,” said sophomore Lanae Wednesday. The newly-formed “It is a real treat to be able to Vanderboon. “I expected the music GVSU Woodwind Trio stepped in hear them perform as a trio. to be much slower than it actually to provide a musical performance was.” for a crowd of GVSU students and Many were eager to hear them “The trio was very professional community members at Mahave- play.” on stage and they seemed to really Veglia ’s request. get into it,” said freshman Allison “Each member of this trio is Leone. “I really enjoyed how they magnificent when playing solo, ” were able to play their instruments PABLO MAHAVE-VEGUA Mahave-Veglia said. “It is a with smiles on their faces.” real treat to be able to hear them ARTS AT NOON COORDINATOR The Arts at Noon Series several perform as a trio. Many were more upcoming events planned. eager to hear them play. ” Esta, a multi-ethnic Israeli The trio consists of GVSU ensemble, will perform on Feb. 22 at noon. faculty members Marlen Vavrikovi, Arthur Campbell The performance will take place in the Cook- and John Clapp. DeWitt Center on GVSU’s Allendale Campus. “Vavrfkovi on the oboe and Campbell on the Admission is free. clarinet really seemed to play off each other, ” said “The Cook-DeWitt center is a great venue for freshmen Amber Kortering. “It really gave the music these types of performances, ” GVSU freshman Rob a great effect.” Oliazock said. “The acoustics are great. ” Vavrikovci won the 2001 Presser Musical Award For more information on the Arts at Noon Series and has been teaching at GVSU since August. or other musical performances at GVSU, visit the Arthur Campbell is an clarinetist who has music department ’s Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/ performed at many of venues throughout the world. Playing a piece: John Clapp performs on the basson on Wednesday with the GVSU Woodwind Trio. music. Many of his live performances have been broadcast ‘Curious George' lowers standards for animated film importance has been its The movie takes very few sequel. “Toy Story 2.” A chances with the story — if few films have came close; any at all. The filmmakers “Shrek,” “Finding Nemo, ” behind the scenes have “Ice Age ” and “Monsters, very few aspirations for an Inc.” all have their merits, but animated feature that could they simply do not match up have been so much more. By John Faarup to the reel-to-reel perfection On a children’s level the GVL A&E Editor of “Toy Story. ” film works fine, offering the Now we have “Curious audience a pleasant story with Temperatures are still George, ” an adaptation of the a few chuckles in between, at the sub-freezing mark, popular children’s book about but everything from the voice and that means Hollywood a mischievous monkey and work to the animation is is diagnosed with the his travels from the jungles lackluster. Courtesy of Universal Pictures movies-that-are-not-good- of Africa to a nameless city Anyone familiar with Upside down: Will Ferrell provides the voice of The Man with the Yellow Hat in Universal Pictures and Imagine enough-to-come-out-in- in the United States. The Will Ferrell’s previous work Entertainment's new animated-adventure "Curious George." summer-and-fall-so-we-dump- Man in the Yellow Hat, would expect some interesting them-in-January-and-February a museum curator, loves results from his voicing of syndrome. his job and is fascinated The Man in the Yellow Hat, The latest culprit to emerge equally by every exhibit. but none are to be found. is Universal’s film “Curious Unfortunately, nobody else The same goes for Drew George. ” I do not usually seems to be as the crowds Barrymore, David Cross mention a film’s production have dwindled, and the and Eugene Levy. Unlike company, but in the world of owner informs him that they other animated classics animated film, it is important will have to close the doors such as “The Lion King, ” to know where a particular due to financial troubles. In “Beauty and the Beast” and product came from. place of the museum will be “Toy Story, ” very little is Since Pixar released its a fully functional parking offered in the way of adult masterpiece “Toy Story, ” the lot that the owner ’s son has entertainment. The reason the rest of the animated world masterminded. The Man in three aforementioned films has been tirelessly trying to the Yellow Hat is determined worked so well is because catch up to the standards set for this not to happen, and he of their universal appeal to by the endearing story of convinces the owner they can people of all ages. There is no Buzz Lightyear the astronaut attract new crowds by finding secret to their formula — well and Woody the cowboy. As a long lost idol statue in the developed characters and a time wears on, it is becoming jungles of Africa and display moral catharsis that is not more and more frustrating to it as a new exhibit. This is thoughtlessly contrived. see that nobody can match the where The Man in the Yellow Unfortunately, “Curious IMPORTED DRA intensity of Pixar ’s debut film Hat meets the monkey who George ” will most likely be — not even Pixar itself. eventually takes on the name remembered as winter scraps It has been 11 years since George. rather than summer cuisine. * *2 WELL DRINKS I “Toy Story, ” and since then, Everything in “Curious There has certainly been ^ 8r*M TO CL< the only film to eclipse its George, ” from top to bottom, worse, but there has been a is fairly plain and sheltered. whole lot better. 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