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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]. Library to Senate prepares to elect new leaders keep doors With candidates But he got beat out by Louie the Laker and be enrolled m classes at GVSU. James said. “While I am not really happy and Chuck Norris, who received votes to While there were more than 200 write- it happened this year, it could have been nominated for cabinet represent the students next year. ins, Burke said they were not negative. worse.” positions, the Student In addition, former Senate Presidents “It’s just the way it was set-up,” Burke Despite the disqualifications, Burke said open longer Rachael Voorhees, Jonathan Osborn, said. "There were fewer people than there that all 44 eligible seats on senate have been Senate will cast votes Thomn Bell and Ben Witt each received were spots. It makes the write-ins more filled as of last Thursday. The remaining six on Thursday a vote. Matt LeBlanc, Jesus Christ and important.” seats are reserved for incoming freshman for finals President Mark Murray also received However, this year’s Senate President or transfer students who will have the By Angela Harris votes. Jane James said she is not a “fan” of joke opportunity to apply in the fall. “1 got a vote this year,” said Michelle write-in votes. Although she does not know the exact GVL News Editor By Craig Stevens Burke, associate director of Student Life. “For example, if 50 people had ran and number of people voting, Burke said she GVL Staff Writer “I was pleased. ” there had been joke write-ins, that would thinks that half the number of people voted If he had received just one more However, these people weredisqualitied, have been irresponsible because a person this year as compared to last year. James As the semester winds down, vote. President George W. Bush could as well as others, because they did not make should really take the time to go through received the most votes with 208. have represented the Grand Valley State many staff members of Zumberge the required criteria to serve on the general and read platforms and choose someone Burke added that none of the write-in Library hope it will become a University student body on the 2006-2007 assembly, Burke said. Each student elected who they want to elect as their voice, their candidates received more votes than any Student Senate. second home for many students as is required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA student voice, as their representative, ” See Elections, A2 they prepare for finals. Last year, the library staff started a program designed specifically to aid students in preparing for finals. Some university members call for path renovation Starting today and going through Students, April 27, the library will be open 24 hours. graduates “We decided to stay open 24 hours for pre-exam week to allow students a quite place to study and can lock write their papers that will be due before finals week,” said Carol Modderman, a librarian at the down fixed Zumberge Library. In addition to staying open 24 interest rates hours, the library will provide a variety of services to reduce students ’ stress as they wrap up By Shawn Zalewski this semester, including bringing GVL Assistant News Editor in masseuses to give students upper body massages from 6 to 8 First-year students who applied p.m. this Monday to Wednesday for their first student loan, as well as and on April 24 to 25, Modderman graduating seniors who will soon begin said. paying interest on loans, have the option “We want to help relieve to lock down a fixed interest rate this students ’ stress, enabling them summer. to prepare for their finals more As part of the Higher Education Act effectively, ” Modderman said. signed into law by President George W. Besides massages, the library Bush, interest rates on federal student will supply coffee and snacks, loans will increase on July 1. The courtesy of Campus Dining. decision, labeled the “reconciliation Writing consultants will also bill. ” was one of the programs included be available for students until in the federal government’s legislation Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. designed to decrease the national budget As a recent addition to deficit, said Ken Fridsma, director of the Information Technology Financial Aid at Grand Valley State department, the library now serves University. as a computer lab, and offers free Fridsma said he encourages students printing. who use student loans to consolidate the The library will be split into two GVl / Anna Schwallier costs in order to take advantage of the sections for this 10-day event with The path less traveled: (Front to back) Junior Meghan Meshinski,, sophomore Candice Bertovick and freshman Gwen VanDerworp enjoy running on current low rate. the first two floors open to group the trails behind Calder Art Center. The girls are members of the GVSU Running Club that started this year. The trails wind down to the Grand River and “Students have the opportunity Work, and the third and fourth end by Seidman Living Center on the north end of campus. to lock in variable rates for the life of floors remaining a quiet place their loans,” Fridsma said. “However, for individual study, Modderman students shouldn’t wait and (should) act said. on the two-month window available. ” The Zumberge Library is not Consolidating loans means that a the only GVSU library making student combines the interest rates of changes in its hours of operation, GV running trails different year’s loan into one average she added. The Pew Steelcase rate, Fridsma said. Library will also extend its hours Currently, the interest rate for until 2 a.m. for this 10-day period, federally administered student loans and supply snacks as well. The stands at 4.7 percent. This rate is Career Health Sciences’ library variable. The fixed cost will increase to will open one hour earlier and may get upgrades 6.8 percent as of July 1 this year. close one hour later, Modderman Although the fixed rate of 6.8 is By Shawn Zalewski from the main elevation of campus all the to go fast on it because most paths are only said. a large increase, it may be beneficial way down to the Grand River. wide enough for one person, as there are a “We had a pretty successful GVl. Assistant News Editor to students as the variable rate has Jerry Baltes. head coach of GVSU’s lot of branches and ruts in the paths. turnout last year,” Modderman continued to rise and may surpass cross country and track teams, said he To improve the trail’s condition, Baltes said. “From nine until midnight Winding through the east side of Grand 6.8 percent within the next two years, would like to see the trail system developed said it would need to be widened and was our busiest, but we had Valley State University ’s Allendale campus, Fridsma said. between campus and the river. smoothed out, a process that would involve upwards of 150 students at a time several off-the-map trails offer challenges Students can consolidate their “This would (allow) our student time, volunteers and money. after that.” for runners or a tranquil path for walkers. loans by logging onto http://www. athletes to tram on (a) soft surface (and) Meghan Meshinski. a junior and co- With hopes of increasing However, the present environmental loanconsolidation.ed.gov or by calling the recreational runner to have a nice place founder of the GVSU running club, said students ’ feeling of welcome in condition of a section of the trail has (800) 557-7392. to exercise (and) workout,” Baltes said. “It she enjoys running on the ravines trail. the library, the staff hosted several garnered attention from some university The benefits of consolidating may would be a great opportunity for classes Meshinski. who transferred from the events, including the Library officials who are calling for a renovation. include lower payments over a longer (or) nature lovers to get closer to nature." University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, said Pallooza in the fall, Modderman This route, with opposing entrances period of time, he explained. However, Baltes said some of his student athletes GVSU is much more wide open compared said. For any questions concerning behind the Seidman Living Center to the a longer payment period could result in use the trail on a weekly, limited basis for to other schools. Other schools, such as U the event, contact Modderman at north and near Calder Art Center to the higher total money paid. mild recovery runs. He explained it is hard (616)331-2616. south, weaves a pattern that takes travelers See Trails, A2 According to statistics from Sallie See Rates, A4 Students can learn techniques to cope with stress In ritho ill The GVSU Counseling of stress for students as they scramble to finish all of their final projects, papers and Center offers programs studying. on time management to Freshman Katie Timmer said this is a hard week because she is trying to study as INDEX help during finals week much as she can without overdoing it. “If I study too much then I forget News ...... A3 By Michelle Hamilton everything," she said. Her life right now is Opinion...... A5 GVL Staff Writer like “one big ball of stress,” she added. Laker Life...... A7 When she has tifrie to relax, Timmer Sports...... B1 Spring fever is starting to set in as said she likes to sit down on her couch Nation/World ...... B2 students attend their last few classes this at home and do nothing at all Right now week at Grand Valley State University. though, she is too busy to take a break, she A&E...... B4 However, before most students are free for explained. Marketplace ...... B5 “I probably have too much going on. GVl Photo Illustration Ashley Comstock the summer, they will have to take their Photo Page ...... B6 but I like everything that I am doing and I Under pressure: Between late nights, papers, books and tests, the stress at the end of the school final exams. year can seem overwhelming for some The week before exams can cause a lot See Stress, A4

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and that more people had voted," Elections she said. Grand ValleyMonday through Friday continued from page A1 J umor Jenna Agler, a new senator student on the ballot The most who attended her first general significant write-in vote-getter was assembly meeting Thursday, said Valerie Johnson, who received 54 she joined because she always liked LA votes, while the lowest person on the idea of a student-run body. the ballot received 64. “I think it would be a fun and PLANNER Currently, there is a tie for the exciting experience where 1 can ■ * 44th seat on senate and Burke and GVl Archive / Aihley Comstock influence GVSU in a positive Jodi Griffin, this year’s executive manner,” Agler said. MONDAY through FRIDAY WEDNESDAY, April 19 vice president of senate, are waiting She added she looks forward 10 a.m., 2 p.m., S p.m., 10 p.m. ■ Univeraty Libraries extended ■ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — On-campus THURSDAY, April 20 to see who responds out of those to possibly sitting on the Political — FREE MOVIE: "The Greatest Game hours Interviews — Army Officer and ■ 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. they have e-mailed about being Actions Committee and trying Ever Played" at the Kirkhof Center Warrant Officer flight program at — Annis Water Resources eligible, Burke said. She added that to bring Dick DeVos and Gov. STU 206 Institute Seminar if more than one student attends, Jennifer Granholm to campus for ■ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — GRMERC ■ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — 12- there would be a run-off election. a debate in light of the November Community Health Research Day Step Meeting (Open) at the As of press time, there was no gubernatorial election. at the DeVos Center Oakland/Liberty House in GVA information about who would fill The 2006-2007 Student Senate MONDAY, April 17 ■ 2 p.m. — GVSU baseball at ■ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the last seat. held its first meeting last week and ■ 11 a.m. — Power Learning: Tips ■ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — GVSU Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich. — GVSU women's rugby James said the elections were nominated candidates for positions for Test Taking LIB 100 at STU 203 Armed Forces Association general ■ 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. — 12- ■ 7 p.m. — WGVU Jazz not as successful as she hoped they on cabinet. Senators will vote ■ 4 p.m. — GVSU baseball a Calvin assembly meeting at the Kirkhof Step Meeting (Women Only) at Night at Z's Bar 8 Restaurant would be. to elect new leaders this at this College, Grand Rapids, Ml Center Oakland/Liberty House in GVA ■ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — “I do wish more people had run Thursday ’s meeting. ■ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — 12-Step ■ 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Concert ■ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — 12-Step Recognition 2006 Kirkhof Meeting (Alanon) at the Kirkhof Band at Louis Armstrong Theatre Meeting (Men Only) at the Center In the next month or two, Center Oakland/Liberty House in GVA ■ 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Trails the committee plaas to draft a ■ 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — GVSU Dodgeball vs MSU continued from page A1 recommendation to present to — Freshmen Bible Study at Dodqeball of M, contained busy sidewalks university administrators. Newman Niemeyer Living Center ■ 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and dangerous mtersections, she said the committee would want to TUESDAY, April 18 ■ 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Choral — Women of Warfare (WOW added. involve students in the renovation Concert at Louis Armstrong Theatre — Women's Bible Study) at ■ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — On- ■ 4 p.m. — Power Learning GVSU, she said, has abundant process. ■ 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. — FREE the Kirkhof Center Campus Interviews — State of — Exam Cram LIB 100 at STU space to run given the enclosed and Before any work will be done. COMEDY SHOW: Nick Swardson Michigan at the DeVos Center 203 safe setting. Newman said the group hopes to featuring Steve Byrne and Owen ■ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — On- ■ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. — 12-Step Freshman Gwen VanDerworp bring in a professional trail expert, Benjamin at the Fieldhouse Campus Recruiting — Grand Meetings downtown at the GVSU said she enjoys running through the or “guru,” to establish a course of Rapids Building Services at the Pew Campus: Open to everyone heavily-wooded (jail, especially in action in the renovation process. DeVos Center ■ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — 12-Step the fall when the leaves change. Any development whatsoever ■ Noon to 2 p.m. — Army Meeting (Open) at the Oakland/ Candice Bertovick, a sophomore would have to keep it a “natural Officer and Warrant Officer Liberty House in GVA FRIDAY, April 21 and co-founder of the running club, ravine sanctuary,” he added. ■ 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ■ 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Sexy Accent flight information session at the ■ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — GVSU said she enjoys the running trail for “We need to be good stewards — Use Storytelling for Effective Night at the Kirkhof Center Kirkhof Center women's rugby its challenges and seclusion. of our property.” Newman said. Communication at CHS Building, Pew ■ 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Symphony ■ 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Spanish ■ 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. — ‘There are a couple killer hills, “Our work will consider the health Campus Orchestra at the Louis Armstrong conversation hour at Einstein Symphonic Wind Ensemble at and the trees really block the wind. ” and safety of our community, ■ 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Rockin' the Theatre Bros. Bagels Louis Armstrong Theatre Bertovick said. as well as fulfilling a need to Valley at the Cook Carillon Tower Steve Snell, the university create an aesthetically pleasing arborist, said the arboretum — a environment.” visible and natural alternative for The group has worked with a students — offers recreational geology student to begin to navigate something! ■ r sell? space only for low-impact sports and map the trails using Global 2006 GVSU Theology Exam within the meadow area, given the Positioning System equipment, unique plants that grow there. The Newman said. Look! ng for ■*-—v __ Thursday, April 20 at Cook Carillon Tower ■tome hinq to river trails, and the entire ravine He said the trail presents bi*y? 4-f| system are still considered a part of both environmental and physical campus, he added. obstacles that currently lack from Runners and walkers alike can its full potential. Think you know God.7 access a smaller nature trail that Soil erosion, exposed roots, Take a look in extends beyond the meadow area Put your knowledge to the test increased mud and pothole answering questions like these MARKETPLACE of the arboretum, where it loops problems are a major concern around the flat surface of the ravine. along the trail, he said. Endangered 1. 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GVL DIGEST News in Brief Learning to end violence Animal control Sabbatical forum explains faculty's work supervisor discusses Grand Valley State warning signs of dog University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fighting and violence will host a Faculty Sabbatical Showcase on Wednesday at By Leslie Perales 2:30 p.m. in the Grand River GVL Staff Writer Room of the Kirkhof Center. The forum will provide Although many people do not see it, answers to questions on dog fighting is a problem in Grand Rapids, how professors use the time said one animal control representative. and resources allocated to It does exist, said Officer Matt Pepper, sabbaticals. Thirty professors animal control supervisor for Kent will give brief presentations County. of their work during the He said street fighting is more typical in event. Grand Rapids than any other type of dog “For many months fighting. previous to the media During the presentation, “Break the attention, we had been Chains of Violence,” the West Michigan working on a vehicle to community gathered on Grand Valley State allow CLAS faculty to share University ’s Pew Campus to leam more their sabbatical experience about the street fighting that occurs and the with their peers on campus,” dangers involved in it. Associate Dean Jann Joseph While dog fighting may not seem like said in a statement. “As our a huge crime, it can lead to many other faculty numbers have grown crimes and more violence in a community over the years, we’ve found through gang relations, domestic violence it increasingly challenging to and having violent animals loose in share this information with neighborhoods, said John Goodwin, deputy everyone in the college.” manager of the Anti-Cruelty Campaign for the Humane Society of the United States. Academic Affairs Pepper said he wants to educate people GVL / Kyle A. Hudecz administrator named in Grand Rapids about dog fighting because Staying informed: Animal Control Supervisor Matt Pepper of Kent County Animal Control answers questions at a seminar on the increasing occurrences provost at U of M* while it is not yet a big issue for the city, it of dog fighting in the Grand Rapids area John Goodwin of the U.S. Humane Society also spoke at the Thursday night event in the Loosemore Auditorium on GVSU's Pew Campus. Dearborn can become a larger issue over time when Although she currently it is exposed to juveniles. owners tend to be violent and unfazed by senior Amber King. "I don’t see how they serves as Executive Associate and dogs with their ears cropped. Pepper Because street fighting is random. violence, Goodwin said. can enjoy seeing an animal attack another said. Vice President for Academic Pepper said it is a difficult crime to The three types of dog fighters are animal. It’s very motivating to leam how to Affairs at Grand Valley State Senior Katee Stahl said she hosted the prosecute, and there were only two such professionals who are in the sport for do something about it.” University, Susan Martin program after a bait dog was brought into crimes last year. He added that without a the money and often are under contract, Pepper said community members can will soon accept a new title at the animal shelter where she was doing witness, it can be difficult to prove. hobbyists who only participate on the side help by reporting people suspected of the University of Michigan- an internship. She wanted to make people Even if there are scars on the dogs of another job, and street fighters, Goodwin the crime. If someone gives the HSUS Dearborn. more aware of this kind of violence, she showing they have been involved in fights, said. Street fighters tend to be gangsters information leading to the arrest of a said. Martin will begin her many of the owners make up excuses, who are trying to prove themselves by participant in dog fighting, there is a $2,500 “I basically just want to send out a appointment as provost and saying the dog got in a fight with a cat or a having the “toughest dog on the block,” he reward, he added. message of awareness because many vice chancellor for Academic neighbor dog accidentally. Pepper added. added. Indicatorsofdog fighting include owners people around here have no idea about Affairs at U of M-Dearborn Other crimes that may accompany dog “It’s very emotional to know that having rigged treadmills, large chains and dog fighting at all,” Stahl said. "I just want on July 1. fighting include murder, drug and weapon someone could do this to another animal, padlocks on their dogs, veterinary supplies, people to understand exactly what it really A member of GVSU’s crimes, larceny and gambling because owning three dogs of my own.” said injuries to the front part of the dog’s body is and the scope that it reaches.” accounting department since 1988, she has published research internationally on taxation and has served in Students can donate extraitems for a cause the state government and on community boards. Project Donation enough to get rid of things we Grand Valley Apartments, she This year, the Salvation Army, TimThimmesch, assistant vice don’t need, ” Seefried said. added. Mel Trotter Ministries, Holland president of Facilities Services, Writing center reaches to collects couches, “People who benefit from causes In only its Rescue Tim Schad, vice president for students clothes, other items such as Project Donation will second year, Mission and Finance, and the American Students who need last- benefit more than they realize and the project Steepletown Federation of State, County and minute advice on term students want to are probably very appreciative. collected more “People who benefit will participate Municipal Employees Union papers will not have to walk get rid of Sometimes, donations allow than 15.000 from causes such as in the project, donated funds to pay for them, all the way to Lake Ontario people to live through the day. ” pounds of project donation will Daniel said. she added. Hall this week for help, as By Angela Harris She added she thinks donated items Unlike While the program is writing consultants will be GVl. News Editor the program is “absolutely that were then benefit more than last year, coordinated by Facilities available for students in wonderful.” given to four they realize and free Project Services, the Woman’s Center Kleiner Commons. Dumpsters will soon dot “Students don’t have to do area nonprofit are probably very Donation T- and the Office of Housing and The annual “Writing Right campus as students begin the anything besides drop their organizations, shirts will be Residence Life, Daniel said Where You Are” program, process of moving out for the stuff off at their living center,” Daniel said. appreciative. ” given to all of the group would like a student offered by the Meijer Center summer. Seefried said. “Project Donation “One of the housing organization to participate and for Writing and Michigan Couches, futons and has made it as easy as possible the nonprofit MICHELLE SEEFRIED directors help run the program next year. Authors, will take place refrigerators may be some of the to give back because they have agencies that GVSU SOPHOMORE and resident, Questions about the program, tonight through Wednesday, objects tossed out, as students come to the students. ” participated RESIDENT ASSISTANT multicultural, or for information on what can from 7 to 10 p.m. no longer want them or have the The collection sites are last year said and graduate be donated, can be answered room at home. located in the great rooms or he liked it so assistants to by contacting Daniel, Facility Grand Rapids hosts annual However, students will have lobbies of each living center much, he would thank them for Supervisor Raven McClinon health research day an alternative to throwing these and at the community centers of go out and introduce our program helping inform students of the or Custodial Supervisor Gloria Medical students from and other items out when Grand the Ravines, Laker Village and to other universities, ” she said. project, Daniel said. Myaardat (616)331-3000. across West Michigan Valley State University will will have the opportunity again host Project Donation the to present their research week of finals. findings alongside During the week, students professionals during the can donate non-perishable food STOP!!! annual Community Health items, clothing, household goods, Research Day, sponsored by small appliances as well as other the Grand Rapids Medical things to the project, said Renee Education and Research Daniel of Facilities Services. Center. “(The program) eliminates The conference will take students from throwing away place Wednesday from 9 items they do not want to take a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DeVos home ... (which) helps to keep Convention Center in the campus cleaner and cuts downtown Grand Rapids. down on trash hauling costs,” Daniel said. 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OINAL GVSU anthropology IP@pyiLAi8 club buys water buffalo COLLEGE NIGHT Students raise $300 She added that while $300 may This form of aid living is not seem like much money, the called “agroecology,” which is the in cookie sales to group enjoyed earning the money management of natural resources purchase the animal cent by cent, knowing it will teach to create a sustamable agricultural Wednesday 9:30pm - Midnight a fanuly to survive for years. environment, according to the for a Southeast “Maybe we’ll name him Laker organization's Web site. In other * Superb Sound System • Great Music * Drink Specials or something," Corr said. words, this means by naturally Asian family farming, the people and ecosystem • $2.°° 16oz. Drafts > Billiards * Food Specials. She said by buying a buffalo for a family, the people will be thrive. By Brandon Hubbard able to plow a farm and breed the Heifer has learned that GVL Staff Writer animal for future production. The impoverished people often make f buffalo is not simply dropped off, short-term choices based solely 3 GAMES OF BOWLING While some organizations try to but instead, farmers are given the on their desperate need for food, end hunger with food and monetary proper education to ensure the as stated on the Web site. Many & SHOE RENTAL donations, the anthropology club health of the animal and to learn farmers have no alternative to O at Grand Valley State University proper techniques of ecologically- cutting trees for firewood or putting Only $6.00 fights hunger one animal at a time. conscious farming, she said. animals on overgrazed land, which Last week, the club purchased a The club is not interested in are practices that harm the earth. I I water buffalo for $300 from Heifer making short-term donations Millions of families in 128 WITH URL 10 COLLEGE 10 © WrJ International to send to a family in to a family, but wants people to countries benefited from Heifer’s * y <5>0d© © ©7© / Soutlieast Asia. The buffalo will be self-sustaining in their own Agroecology Initiative, the Web V be given to the family to aid in environment, Corr said. site reported. farming. The anthropology group has The Anthropology Club plans Raising money through bake about 100 members, 12 of which to continue purchasing cows and at buffalo for families around the u> AIUAN sales and can drives, the group spearheaded this project, Corr said. .join spent the majority of the semester Founded in 1944, Heifer world, Corr said. “Maybe next semester we can 3335 Frirlrnes Rue., Grrnduille gathering money for the purchase. International is a humanitarian “We bought this buffalo cookie assistance organization that works buy two water buffalo,” Corr said. 616-534-6038 by cookie and penny by penny,” to end world hunger. The group “Just know that every time you said Judith Con, anthropology attempts to provide education buy one of our cookies or make a professor at GVSU and faculty and farming resources to people, donation, that’s going to turn into a adviser to the club. making them self-sufficient. cow in Southeast Asia.”

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EDITORIAL------EDITORIAL CARTOON Looking forward

The newly-elected and appointed student senators need to work to save face with the university community next year, as news of resignations, free Presidents ’ Ball tickets and missing Battle of the Valleys money plagued this year’s senate.

The Grand Valley State University Student Senate has faced numerous obstacles throughout the year. Early first semester, the top two officers were forced to resign from senate, leaving a gap in the leadership of the body. At the beginning of this semester, senate decided to break precedent and pay for themselves and their dates to attend the annual Presidents ’ Ball. Shortly thereafter, news broke that some of the money raised for the Make a Wish Foundation during the Battle of the Valleys competition against Saginaw Valley State University was stolen. YOUR INSIGHTS While it is unfortunate some of these instances overshadow the good senate did this year — such as funding one-quarter of the Allendale Express bus service to keep it running for What are you looking forward to about the students throughout the year — it is vital that next year’s senate regains some of the GVSU community’s support. It summer? needs to move past this year’s troubles and get back to doing the important work — without distraction — that can benefit the university as a whole. Senators have the ability to implement real change at GVSU, and their decisions can impact students for years P: to come. As they prepare for next year’s work, they must . *1 remember their dedication to students and the university, and F keep any petty disputes outside the office and away from the *L !| ' *'j table. On Thursday, senators will elect their cabinet — the group of individuals that leads the senate committees and body i "No lab reports." “I am looking forward to "Going home after summer "I am getting married, as a whole. While some senators are new and others are five weeks in Colorado." school." graduating and moving." returning, it is of utmost importance that they all carefully and diligently choose their leaders. They should not be Marshall Stevens Grant Koster Erin Brennan Christina Chou chosen based on who has served on senate longest or who is Senior, Chemistry Senior, Geology Sophomore, Biomedical Senior, Hospitality and Tourism most popular. Rather, they should be selected based on their Science Management vision, dedication and willingness to do the job right. Next year’s senate leaders will also have the privilege of GVL STUDENT OPINION ______working with the new university president — a privilege they must not take lightly. It is up to them to continue bringing students ’ concerns to the forefront of administration’s attention. Working with a new president will undoubtedly I actually take my job seriously require some adjustment, but if senators elect the proper By Brian Perry On elected to become an opinion Brian Perry. Congratulations leaders, that adjustment can be made with relative ease. GVL Columnist the flip columnist. It is not a popularity Alan! side. I get contest at all. The way to get a As an opinion columnist, The upcoming year is a crucial one for the Student Senate. This is the last regular week recognized job is to hook up a sweet deal you must always drive home It is senators’ chance to prove their leadership capabilities to of my undergraduate college at parties with an old friend. In this case, your message. Some readers the rest of the campus community after a difficult year. Their career. For 68 of you, you will once in a I approached AJ Colley about may not like the message, putting me in this position. but also stick to it. I know final success, however, is in their own hands. have to say good-bye to my while. 1 saw smiling face and the columns my column She agreed to do it. After that. that some people reacted you love so well. For 21,932 posted in I did not have to worry about negatively when I wrote about of you, you are probably Perry Country popular opinion. Regardless being carded, but I had to write breathing a sigh of relief. Place and of the public criticism, I that column. When it is in my “I love your column!” I the English Department. I have simply refused to leave. Sound heart, I have to share it. If you Dallep hear on a rare basis. “It’s my a loyal fan base (1 have always familiar? want to be the next mouthy favorite part of the Lanthorn!” wanted to organize these Next, let the controversy kid, you have to stick to the people to pull a crazy prank, take down those around message. The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University Sorry kid. you’ll need a new favorite part. but I am not very creative). I you. My very first editor left Finally, you must maintain sign body parts and have my after my first semester on solemnity at all times. There Editorial Page Board Being the mouthy kid in the Lanthorn has its risks and picture taken with babies all the job. Then AJ took over. is one way to bring dignity to rewards. I generally keep brass the time. So it’s cool. After one semester as my the opinion page, and that is Of the three most common editor. AJ moved to England to be very serious. Have an Alan Ingram Editor in Chief knuckles in my back pocket when 1 travel on campus. 1 faces you see on this page, I to avoid me. No joke. Alan honest message each week. Jenna Carlesso Managing Editor do not travel alone at night. think we are all graduating. Ingram must be a glutton for Most readers will respond with Jennifer Hoewe Laker Life Editor People at the Rec. Center give Want to be the next mouthy punishment. He lasted this empathy and heartfelt respect. kid for the Lanthorn? It is a semester with me. As a reward, If they do not. resist the urge to Brandon Hubbard Staff Writer me strange looks when I am doing sit-ups. pretty standard procedure. he might actually get to call them a poophead. This is a You do not have to be publish a Lanthorn with zero serious job. STUDENT OPINION “I was in my skinny white boy phase where I American lifestyle gives off fumes of arrogance thought break dancing was cool, and everyone By Amber Corrin into the grave of a label but they can even hold a cumbersome maps. Because The Daily Athenaeum that threatens to bury our discussion about those of even our attempts smack likes the windmill and the worm.” generation. the United States. of that store-bought quality “Oh, of course they — packaged trips, guided MORGANTOWN, I wanted to brand it know about American tours and the same old W.Va. — In the back of onto his forehead: Stupid politics. America is the lone beaten path. Ryan Essenmacher the classroom, as a young American. Perhaps the worst thing GVSU sophomore, on how he started Israeli woman spoke to We’re all guilty of it. world superpower!” Typical Stupid American about the Stupid American break dancing our class about her life, a In our capitalist society, complex is that we don’t stream of snickers, sarcastic knowledge is a commodity, response. Unfortunately, even recognize our own comments and unfunny and we all shop under one these kids can also discuss affliction. Whether it’s jokes seeped from the last roof: a giant superstore at length the politics because we haven ’t been row. with everything we think of South Africa. Brazil or Israel as well. Many exposed to international The perpetrator was your we need. America is Wal- GVL OPINION POLICY - Americans would be hard- influences, we don’t have classic Stupid American. Mart. where we don’t have pressed to even find those the means to travel, or The guest speaker didn ’t to venture anywhere else outside our fortified walls to countries on a map. we just can’t see past our The ultimate goal of the Grand The editor reserves the right to edit talk politics or religion, find our groceries, clothes, Think I’m unpatriotic? own struggles, Americans Valley Lanthorn opinion page is to and condense letters and columns for or anything controversial toys or ideology. I’m not — I’m just afraid wear blinders shielding us stimulate discussion and action on length restrictions and clarity. or even opinionated. She “Excuse me, but in what for a future governed by from the world and how it topics of interest to the Grand Valley All letters must be typed. shared stories about a aisle can I find a ‘kibbutz? ’” my p>eers who confuse perceives us. Community. The Grand Valley Lanthorn will multicultural life on a The Stupid American Hinduism with Islam, who Daunting will be the The Grand Valley Lanthorn not be held responsible for errors kibbutz with one Israeli syndrome plagues our don’t know what the EU is, task of eradicating the root welcomes reader viewpoints and that appear in print as a result of parent and one American citizenry. We are wealthy, or who think culture can be of the problem: our own offers three vehicles of expression for transcribing handwritten letters or e- parent. Her accent was successful, educated and bought in the seasonal isle unwillingness to self- reader opinions: letters to the editor, mail typographic errors. almost untraceable. She fortunate. But we just can’t of Wal-Mart evaluate and foster a better guest columns and phone responses. The name of the author is usually wore jeans and a vintage- seem to grasp that whole We don’t understand the global understanding as Letters must include the author’s published but may be withheld for style T-shirt. She used “global perspective" thing unfamiliar, but the problem a whole. A major cultural name and be accompanied by current compelling reasons. familiar colloquialisms that Our lithe, cool European is that we don’t even try. In shift will be required for picture identification if dropped off The content, information and peppier daily conversations contemporaries can speak reality, the jig was up before this — will my generation, in person. Letters will be checked views expressed are not approved of American college kids. multiple languages. They most U S. citizens even set so upwardly mobile and by an employee of the Grand Valley by nor necessarily represent those of Yet all that student in the use the metric system, but a gleaming, white sneakered diverse, be the one to shatter the university, its Board of Trustees, back row could emit was Lanthorn. they know what a mile is. foot on foreign land, before the glass doors barricading Letters appear as space permits officers, faculty and staff one off-color wisecrack Not only are they well- they could unwrap their us within our Wal-Mart? each issue. The limit for letter length after another. With each versed in their own politics, shiny cameras and crisp. is one page, single spaced. one, he dug himself further

v A6 Monday, April 17, 2006 OPINION Grand Valley Lanthorn

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Disappointed in the to do things again, but it did not Advancement of Disabled this country, partly because he is propaganda. Matt, and treat this other thugs.” reporting mention how he actually was Students a real patriot and partly because matter as it should be treated! In view of this deep Dear Editor: still able to have fun, again. he belongs to the armies of the With respect, seriousness, and ignorance, ideological blindness I am writing in response For example, joking about how StafT should be more poor and underprivileged of this Christian love for your suffering and dangerous intellectual to the article regarding Mark his college roommates used to discerning, selective rich country to whom the only brother. arrogance, I can see no other Zupan’s visit to Grand Valley get in trouble from on lookers Your March 23 issue bnngs, existential solution is to join What makes Matt’s way of persuading poor Matt on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. for "being mean to the guy in in the "Student Opinion” the army and thus earn his daily letter even more worrying, that perhaps something really I am severely disappointed in the wheelchair” when all they section, a letter by Matt Melone bread... intellectually, morally, and bad and ominous is going on in what was and wasn’t reported. were doing was including him from “Independent Florida I suggest to the cheerful, otherwise, is that he goes on, Iraq because of our unwanted First of all, the headline in their game. If the article is Alligator.” optimistic, and frivolous Matt rambling and raving about and unnecessary presence makes no sense. “Living Able- gonna focus so much on the The letter is in very Melone and his soul-mates not our great successes in Iraq, there, than mobilizing this great bodied ”? What does that have to documentary (even though the poor taste and style, it adds to wait for “the pleasure of all this at the time when even patriot immediately and send do with Mark? He hasn’t lived 30 minutes shown was just ideological offense to real meeting one of the guys from the staunchest supporters him to Iraq to confirm there his able-bodied for 12 years, and to introduce him) instead of existential injury, and such the 101st Airborne Division,” of this unnecessary war are cheerful and flippant “insights.” he doesn’t care. The subtitle, Zupan, why not mention the poor-quality letters should here in America, for they are increasingly admitting that it I assume that, being such an “Athlete breaks wheels off of scene where a bunch of his not appear in our newspaper, in all probability patrolling the is a big mess and that terrible ardent supporter of this war, he stereotypes” might have worked rugby teammates and he are for they only contribute to the streets of Baghdad, Samarra, mistakes have been made would have no problem with better as the headline, but then hanging out in a hotel room populist dumming of the GVSU and some other dusty. God­ (Condoleezza Rice - Friday, such an offer or command... nothing in the article was said to with poker and beer and, later, students. This is my call to forsaken and destroyed Arab March 31, in Great Britain!). Ready to go. Matt? prove that he did that. partying at a bar? Point being, if the editorial staff to be more towns, but to go to the Walter Against all the verified Finally, the closing Also, what’s the deal with the article is supposed to show discerning and selective! Let me Reed Military Hospital, where evidence, coming even from .paragraph of Matt’s unfortunate the photo? He was on that how he broke stereotypes for so be specific: they shall have, not a pleasure, the U.S. Army commanders. letter is a triumph of ignorance, stage, moving around for many people, why did it focus Matt Melone, obviously a but a sad and painful, yet deeply Matt claims cheerfully that flippancy, and sadly misplaced three hours, and all that was so much on the negative? It war supporter, starts his letter redeeming, opportunity to meet Al-Qaida is now “nothing more intellectual and ideological used was one, shy photo from focused on the wheelchair and by comparing the ordinary numerous horribly wounded and than a hollow brand name,” effort. One has to read it to when he first came out there to not the man, as usual. American student ’s Spring deeply traumatized (crazed!) offers us his “expert” opinion believe its profound absurdity! introduce himself. What about Here is the thing about Break (“all getting hammered boys sent, unprepared and that Al-Qaida has “no base I do not know what Matt’s when he popped a wheelie Zupan from a disability on green beer ”) with the without proper equipment, anymore,” that "the network major is and don’t really care to and stayed up there for like perspective, which I understand simultaneous hard work and to this poorly planed and was effectively shattered, ” that know, but American universities 20 minutes? Didn ’t anybody if Zalewski could not pick up heroism of the typical American irresponsibly conducted war. the horrors of the Iraqi civil should be truly worried, if this bother to get a picture of that? on because it is not his world: soldier in Iraq. He concludes These guys will probably not war, diagnosed even by our is their typical product! My only The article claims to prove he Zupan’s not the inspiring that interesting comparison by be very interested in Matt’s Iraqi allies in Iraq, and seen hope (for our Lanthorn) is that broke stereotypes of wheelchair super-crip in the way that encouraging his student reader cheep beer, but will certainly daily on our, rather selective, this miserable article/letter was users, so you go with the most Christopher Reeves has been to to buy that soldier a drink, in appreciate your extended time TV screens, are “actually a published in our newspaper as a stagnant, sterile, photo possible? some people with disabilities. case the student meets him there, such as Congressman symptom of gangland warfare warning and an example of poor Furthermore, it was In fact, Zupan does not inspire somewhere... Murtha offers to them, rather than rumblings of civil thinking and writing, something written in the article, “Mark us at all. He empowers us. He Well, how noble and how listening seriously and with war,” etc., etc., etc. Matt tells that good students should avoid Zupan, a paralympic athlete, puts a message out there to wonderful! Wow! Offer ONE sincere sympathies to their us, full of optimism, that at all cost. Was it? civil engineer and star of the the media that we are not all DRINK to a guy who has put horror stories. In other words, numerous daily deaths in Iraq Ivo Soljan documentary film ‘Murderball, ’ looking for cures and waiting his life on the line for you and forget your cheap shots and are, in fact, "thugs killed by Professor of English used his words and a non-verbal to be fixed (though it is okay to swagger...” His words? What want that), but that we can use kind of words? It says nothing our wheelchairs and still kick about the fact that he was ass on a daily basis and still be hilarious. The first two rows on intelligent and hold down a job either side of the chapel were that isn’t working as a greeter full of people with disabilities, at Wal-Mart. Blind people have and we were cracking up at Stevie Wonder. Deaf folks have the comments he was making Marly Matlin. We’ve been about what it’s like to be in waiting for ages and finally, a wheelchair. He was able to someone decided to shine the laugh at himself, be sarcastic spotlight on Mark Zupan! and ironic, but all Zalewski It seems to me like this could come up with was that he article was another one of the used his words and non-verbal notorious half-assed homework swagger. Oh, and by the way, assignments that was spit out it’s Paralympic with a capital at the last minute to reach a “P.” It’s a proper noun. deadline. Well, let me say about Throughout the rest of the Mark what should have been article, all it really seemed to said in the first place. He said do is talk way too much about what we’ve been trying to get what quad rugby is and then go people to hear for years. Thank right into how he ended up in you, Mark! the chair, but there was no real Sincerely, proof that Zalewski found out Shari Lynne Denton who Zupan is. It mentioned he Secretary-elect of the talked about how he struggled Organization for the CONGRA TULA TIONS hnwi /J>f Ath'hmv Rt wmnrs dud Special I'rngrtWh £' the f hrtsinn of Student Sendees

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l Jennifer Hoewe, Laker Life Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn /\ 'j [email protected] LAKER LIFE Monday, April 17, 2006 L m. 9 The language of dress By Matt Mam African beliefs, or served both visual and practical GVL Staff Writer Africanisms, formed through the purposes. different meanings of clothing "For me, the most fascinating Some see clothing simply choice, allowed American slaves use of the head wrap was its use as a part of a first impression, to keep the traditions from their in the art of flirtation,” he added. while others may consider it a homeland, Buckridge said. Women wore head wraps way of life or a means of self “Africanisms guaranteed in many different styles to expression. cultural retention against communicate to others if they Grand Valley State University European attempts at cultural were single, married or widowed, associate history professor Steeve annihilation,” he said. ‘‘Cultural he said. He added that as slavery Buckridge addressed the issue of expression regarding slave dress began to deteriorate, changes in clothing and other items wom was a survival technique.” slave clothing also occurred. "The head wrap was so on the body during his Thursday Buckridge added that artistic important, it became a way for presentation. He explained what expression of dress was not necessarily a cultural aspect, but them to hold on to their African different articles of clothing GVL I Ashley Comstock a part of individuality. African identity,” he said. “Even now, mean, focusing on the time when Dealing 'em out: Cards are shuffled for a game of poker during "Sleepless Nights," a semi-formal event hosted in the women’s head wraps were the way we dress says a lot about Africans were slaves. Alumni House by the Residence Housing Association and Sigma Pi fraternity on Friday night especially popular at the time, he us.” Buckridge said dress is said. Cultural expression through any addition to the human "For some, it was a fashion dress was also a survival strategy body ranging from tattoos to trend, ” he said. "During slavery, for African slaves, Buckridge hairstyles. many slave owners considered said. Students bring a bit “When we talk about dress, head wraps to be a label of "I want the students to learn the way you dress says something possession. But for slave women about the cultural expression about you to the observer, ” he and descendants, it wasconsidered among African slaves and said. “We can use dress to learn to be a form of expression.” how their dress reflected the about people who leave no of Vegas to GVSU Buckridge said in addition continuity of African elements in written records (and) to learn to helping women carry loads the Americas,” he added. dealer visors while offering both Krueger said the event has taken about people’s lives. ” on their heads, head wraps Clothingcan be individualistic, By Jennifer Hoewe blackjack and poker to their place for more than a decade as it adorns and protects the GVL Laker Life Editor prospective players. through RHA’s sponsorship. This body, he said, but it can also be RHA Vice President of marked the second year Sigma symbolic. As players placed their bets Programming and GVSU Pi contributed to the annual GVSU junior Kelley on the spinning roulette wheel, sophomore Jessica Schnupp said festivities. Giovannini said the presentation the poker tables paid out to a full additional games were provided “It is important for was informative. house. this year, allowing for a larger organizations to co-sponsor “1 usually don’t go around Decorated with oversized dice and more diverse crowd than in events like this,” said RHA my daily life thinking that way,” and multicolored balloons, the previous years. Secretary and GVSU junior Giovannini said. “I really don’t Alumni House held a celebration “It’s traditionally just been Karle Holzer. “It creates ties and care how people dress, but it’s for the collaborative efforts of the a dancing event, ” she added. support that can be used in the interesting.” Residence Housing Association “We wanted to incorporate more future as well.” She added that she liked how and Sigma Pi fraternity on interactive activities for the Holzer added that “Sleepless the African women showed their Friday. people who don’t like to dance. ” Nights” gave students the individuality through dress. Both organizations invited As a poker player and opportunity to participate in an “The language of expression their members and other Grand supporter of RHA and Sigma enjoyable evening compiled for the women with their head Valley State University students Pi, GVSU sophomore Amanda completely by the two campus GVL / Jessica Wood wraps was my favorite part,” she to join in the Las Vegas-themed Kulpa said many students organizations. Dissecting dress: Steeve Buckridge, associate professor of history, talks about said. “It’s interesting how they are “Sleepless Nights” event. attended this year to participate “This is a good change from the language of dress to students and guests in Padnos on Thursday perceived. I’d like to try that.” “This is a great social time for in poker, blackjack and roulette. our everyday duties, ” she said. us to come together.” said RHA “I know quite a few people “It’s also our last chance to see President, Sigma Pi member who don’t like to dance, so the all of our friends within these Free Brewed Coffee Large One Topping and GVSU senior Ty Krueger. games give them an opportunity organizations before school is “The Las Vegas theme is fun to do something,” she said. out.” Free and different. It provides fun for Throughout the night, those RHA Executive Vice President I *7" J those who don’t like to dance. ” who won in the games had their and GVSU senior Shannon 1} |l Brewed Coffee Featuring a dance floor and name entered into a drawing, Sellars said “Sleepless Nights” ! at me Papa John's JraCttv One Large ‘ j felt-covered tables for the card Krueger said. All the winners’ helped create a unification of two i One Topping games, music blared from the names were put into a raffle for different campus organizations. speakers as RHA and Sigma it I! a chance to receive one of many “These are not organizations . Mifln Pi members danced the night prizes, including a poker pack of that normally mesh together, but 42nd & Pierce • Water Tower Place Up*** VI 06 Coupon* ie*) iiDKimu m mm cawr Grand Valley State University , \ ti»«et 514ft Couponimmi>«* / a away. Other students walked cards and chips. this event has encouraged people Irf -iM »t * < to >jfe r AM i* L : ’ • I - MU j Delivery * Carryout • Dine in through the room wearing their With an open outdoor patio to make the collaborative effort,” semi-formal attire and green and free food for attendees. Sellars added.

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CVl / Baity Duemling Lives in display: Many Grand Valley State University students examine photographs displayed in the "Love Makes a Family" exhibit on Thursday in the Kirkhof Center. GLBT stories told in black and white Photography exhibit during the month of April, the just like them everywhere living souk1 of the tension surfacing on exhibit is sponsored by the great lives. ” campus. features lives of gay, Triangle Foundation, which serves Like many of the show’s “I really like the initiative lesbian, bisexual, Michigan’s GLBT community by observers. O’Malley walked by that Grand Valley is showing in providing support and advocacy. during die reception that was addressing these issues,” he said. transgender people “The timing is most interesting,” hosted by the Women’s Center, “It shows that there will be no with their families said Milt Ford, liberal studies the Women’s Commission and tolerance for hate on this campus." professor and GVSU’s GLBT the Women and Gender Studies Some of the photographs By Rachael Williams resource representative for the Program on Thursday. consisted of lesbian couples with GVL Staff Writer Triangle Foundation. “The show is Director of Galleries at GVSU, children, gay couples and children not a direct response to the negative Henry Matthews, decided the of gay and lesbian partners. Also Thirty black and white activity on campus, but it can be a setting of the event. Because of on display were collages featuring photographs adorning the walls very positive part of the important the topic’s controversial nature, teenagers and their reactions to of Kirkhof Center caught the eyes dialogue now occurring around the Department of Public Safety having GLBT family members. of students, faculty and staff on diversity issues.” provided security to ensure the Whether or not people were Thursday and Friday. The photographs also became safety of the exhibit’s location just passing through Kirkhof or Taken by Gigi Kaeser. the an educational opportunity for during the reception on Thursday. observing for a class, GVSU photographs are part of a traveling many GVSU classes. “We weren’t afraid that there’d junior Cassie Badhom said the show called “Love Makes a GVSU sophomore Maddy be riots, but it could have created photographs gave students insight Family.” The photographs featured O’Malley said she observed the a context for it,” Ford said. “We into the lives of GLBT families. the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual photographs as part of her U.S. didn't want that to happen for "1 really like that people had and transgender families and were diversity class. anyone.” the opportunity to see that you accompanied by a written story “I think it’s great.” O’Malley GVSU sophomore Matt don’t have to be in a heterosexual dealing with the subjects. said. “It’s really admirable of these Walter said he supports the GLBT relationship to have a family,” Traveling around the state families to showcase their lives, community and believes the Badhom said. "It shows that in the -•«*&- -*■ v-K»i.'> :

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NUMBER CRUNCHER Lacrosse comes out on top GVSU defeats Calvin ® College to end its year In one of the two games in third place of Division against Northwood University on Thursday, Grand Valley Five WCLL State University catcher Nick , Smith belted two home runs By David Luther to help the Laker baseball GVL Staff Writer - team to a 10-4 win. Smith also had five RBIs in the The Grand Valley State University game. women’s club lacrosse team ended the year on a high note. ! © What made the win even more special was that the Lakers could act as spoilers for the Calvin College The GVSU baseball team Knights and their playoff hopes. » stole the first place spot in Calvin was faced with a must-win the Great Lakes Conference in order to make the post-season. It during the weekend with its took the Lakers overtime to pull out string of wins. The Lakers the win, but when the dust settled, the are followed by Ashland Lakers emerged on top, 11-10, and University, which previously the Knights were going home, for the held the top spot. year, with a loss. Laura Hite, president of the lacrosse club said it was perhaps the ® biggest win of the year for the Lakers. GVSU ended the season with an 8-5 record, good enough for third place The Lakers allowed zero in Division Five of the Women’s runs in two games against Collegiate Lacrosse League. Mercyhurst College on Friday. The WCLL consists of 39 teams The GVSU softball team from New York to Iowa, and is divided flexed its defensive muscle by into five regionalized divisions. ousting Mercyhurst in a pair Central Michigan University took of games with scores of 10-0 the top spot in Division Five, and in and 4-0. doing so, earned a trip to the WCLL playoffs. “This is the best season we’ve ever had, ” Hite said. The year began with success. The Lakers earned their first victory of The Grand Valley State the year in their first game against University lacrosse club team familiar all-sports rival Ferris State ended its season with eight University . wins after it defeated Calvin GVSU continued to roll with five College last week for its last more wins against Albion College, GVl / Kate Brown game of the year. This is the Hope College, DePaul University, Getting into the game: Sophomore Brook Thomas runs down field during the Women's Lacrosse home match against Central Michigan University on club's best season in school FSU and Saginaw Valley State April 7 at the intramural field. history. University. The first loss of the year did not dropping matches to Michigan State handle things well,” Hite added. “We Lakers with 22 returning players for come until the Lakers met up with University, CMU, St. Mary’s College found a good coach, and she helped next season. There are fewer spots for the Broncos from Western Michigan and the University of Toledo. us develop a lot this year. Hopefully, inexperienced players on each year’s University. The Lakers were able Hite added the outlook for the they’ll keep her around awhile.” squad. ® future looks bright for the club team. Hite and seven other players The lacrosse club team to add a win against John Carroll “Each year we keep improving,” University and Calvin College while “Hopefully the girls will be able to graduate this year. That leaves the finished the season off in See Lacrosse, B3 third place of the Division Five Women's Collegiate Lacrosse league. The finish prevents the Lakers from Lakers sweep Northwood, take lead in conference achieving a post-season berth. Smith homers twice, drives in five for the Lakers in game one GET YOUR By Brandon Watson GVL Staff Writer

No. 15 Grand Valley State University took the LAKER first place slot in the Great Lakes Conference last Thursday by winning two games against visiting Northwood University, 10-4 in the opener and 7-5 in the nightcap. NEWS The Lakers improved their conference record to 13-3 and passed idle Ashland University for the top spot, as they remain at 9-3. The Lakers ran their total record this season to 26-8. ONLINE In game one, it was the Nick Smith show, as the junior catcher went 2-3 with two home runs and five RBI. Senior Jeff Sinicki picked up his fourth www.lanthorn.com win of the season. First baseman Casey Robrahn stole four bases, w hile going 3-4. Robrahn extended his hitting streak to 14 games, while junior center fielder Jeff Carrero ran his streak to 13 straight SOFTBALL games. The Lakers started out early, scoring three runs STANDINGS in the first inning. Carrero led off the breakout by GVl Archive / Lisa Zavesky Team | GLIAC | Overall Running hard: Freshman Casey Robrahn runs for home during the April 1 game against Saginaw Valley State University See Baseball, B3

Wayne State 10-2 21-16 Northwood 7-3 24-11 Laker softball takes twin bill from Mercyhurst Ashland 7-3 22-16 By Brandon Watson walk allowing the third GVSU run to Hillsdale 8-4 15-13 GVL Staff Writer cross the plate. Grand Valley St. 5-3 21-13 Senior Stacie DelChiaro pinch hit Grand Valley State University and was also hit by the pitch, allowing Gannon 4-4 23-12 nabbed a couple of shutouts Friday, Smith to score. Moleski came up and Saginaw Valley St 5-5 15-21 sweeping Mercyhurst College 10-0 singled again, knocking in two runs. Ireton then doubled home Moleski, and Ferris State 2-6 18-20 and 4-0. The victories bring the Lakers ’ scored on an RBI triple from Buresh, WwqNwt , t?7 1221 conference record to 5-3 and puts who scored on the play after an error f£r them right in the middle of the Great by the Mercyhurst second baseman. Freshman Lori Andjelich picked up mmi Lakes Conference pack. They ran their $^ &L3 ?■ . overall record to 21-13 on the season. her ninth win on the season, throwing a The first game of the double header complete game for GVSU. She struck at Mercyhurst was scoreless until out five and allowed just two hits in the BASEBALL GVSU came to bat in the bottom of the contest, which ended in five innings as fourth. All 10 of the Lakers ’ runs were the Lakers won by the 10-run rule. STANDINGS scored in the inning on five hits, and In game two of the double-dip. nine of the 10 runs were unearned. GVSU got on the board in the second inning from a home run by sophomore Team | GLIAC | Overall Sophomore second baseman Kristin Moleski started off the offensive right fielder Lisa Preuss. The Lakers explosion by singling up the middle. got the hats going again in the third Grand Valley St. 13-3 26-8 Senior third baseman Denise Ireton as senior left fielder Shelby Brayton Ashland 11-3 30-8 made it back-to-back singles and singled to start off the inning. advanced Moleski to second. Senior center fielder Tara Marsh Findlay 11-5 22-15 GVSU got on the board when junior reached on a fielder ’s choice. She Mercyhurst fS 21-11 first baseman Crista Buresh reached then stole both second and third base. GVl / Kyl« A. Hudtci

--- Ready to play: Freshman Nichole Woityra (left) and senior Megan Smith get pumped up before a 1 t on an error that allowed the run to Moleski plated Marsh with an RBI ^ 11-7 13-24 single to bring the score to 2-0. game against Mercyhurst College on Friday afternoon The ladies, who played two games against score. Sophomore designated hitter Mercyhurst, won the first 10-0 and the second 4-0 • ^ im Elizabeth Smith hit a sac-fly to center The Lakers scored again in the fifth field to score the Lakers ’ second run of as sophomore catcher Katie Kring her 10th win of the season by going Ohio, as they play twin hills against m 1 the inning. singled and advanced to second on the distance. She allowed seven hits in Ashland University and the University Senior catcher Megan Smith took a bunt from Brayton. Junior Jandin the contest. Moleski finished the day of Findlay. v first on a fielders ’ choice and freshman Armstrong pinch ran for Kring, stole going 4-5 with three RBI and two runs ’tr left fielder Karen Walters was hit by third base and scored on an error from scored. Buresh was 2-6 but knocked in Due to an early deadline because of a pitch, loading the bases. Freshman the catcher. The Lakers would add four runs on the day. Easter weekend, coverageof Saturday ’s Courtesy www.9liac.org shortstop Nichole Woityra drew a another run in the seventh. The Lakers will be on the road this game against Gannon University will Sophomore Stephanie Cole notched weekend. The trip will take them to appear in Thursday ’s Lanthorn. Grand Valley Lanthorn Monday, April 17, 2006 NATION / WORLD [email protected]

_GVL DIGEST Knife-wielding man kills one rp World news in Brief United States Insurgent attacks kill at least encourages Egyptian 5 in Iraq government to ‘bring BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A roadside bomb exploded the perpetrators to Saturday in the southern Baghdad justice’ neighborhood of Dora, killmg three Iraqi soldiers, the army By Willa Thayer said. , Associated Press Writer At least one civilian was killed in fierce fighting between ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AP) insurgents and the army in — A man with a knife attacked Fallujah, police Lt. Mohammed worshippers at Coptic churches Khalaf said. in this northern Egyptian city Fallujah. 40 miles west of Thursday, killing a 78-year-old Baghdad, was the country’* man and wounding five before he main insurgent stronghold until was arrested, the government said. U.S. forces overran the city in About 600 Copts, mostly November 2004 in the most young men, later galliered outside intense urban combat of tlie Iraq the scene of one of the attacks war. to protest what they viewed as In the southern city of Basrjq government indifference to the four gunmen killed the director attacks. "Stop the persecution of of traffic police as he was driving Copts in Egypt,” read one banner. to work, police said. Basra is 340 Blood was visible on the steps of miles southeast of Baghdad. Saints Church. Meanwhile, two U.S. Marine* The protesters chanted: “Hosni were killed and 22 wounded Mubarak, where are you?” — a — two of them critically — iq reference to Egypt’s president. fighting in western Iraq, the U.$ j Coptic Christians make up 10 military said Saturday. It was percent of Egypt’s 72 million the biggest number of American people in the Muslim-majority casualties reported from a single country. engagement in weeks. The attacks came on what is Good Friday for many of the Afghan forces hit Taliban world’s Christians. But the Copts hideout kill 41 and other Eastern Orthodox AP Photo 8en Curtis KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Causing an uproar: Angry Egyptian Copts, one holding a large wooden cross, gather outside the Saints Church in the Sidi Bishr district of Alexandria in Egypt Friday churches celebrate Easter a week (AP) — Afghan security forces after a knife-wielding assailant attacked worshippers at Coptic churches in the northern Mediterranean city of Alexandria during Mass, killing one person and wounding later. at least five before he was arrested, the government said backed by coalition helicopters “A citizen attacked three attacked a suspected Taliban worshippers inside the Mar Girgis he suffered from “psychological Egypt to investigate these attacks said State Department spokesman praying in Saints Church and gone hideout in southern Afghanistan* Church in al-Hadhra with a knife disturbances. ” and swiftly bring the perpetrators Sean McCormack. "We are trying outside. setting off an intense gunbattle and then fled and went into the Local police said three men to justice.” to calm the situation after many “Suddenly there was a youth that killed 41 rebels, a provincial Saints Church, where he attacked were arrested in the attacks that “We condemn these vicious of our youth started protesting,” holding two machetes and governor said Saturday. three other worshippers and again left one dead and 16 wounded. attacks that seem timed to coincide said Father Augustinos of the Mar shouting: 'Oh. the prophet of God! Six Afghan police officer# fled, ” the Interior Ministry said. The discrepancies could not be with observance of the Palm Girgis church where an attack was Oh. the prophet of God,” he said also died in Friday ’s fighting Police arrested him as he tried immediately explained. Sunday weekend by Egypt’s Coptic foiled. The semi-official Middle after recovering from surgery. in Sangisar, a town 25 miles, to enter yet another church, the The United States urged the Christians. This act of violence East News Agency identified the The assailant slashed Tawfiq southwest of Kandahar, said ministry said. The Interior Ministry Coptic and Muslim communities against worshippers on a holy day victim as Nushi Atta Girgis. 78. in the stomach, forcing him to Asadullah Khalid, the provincial identified the attacker as Mahmoud of Alexandria to exercise tolerance fortheChristianCopticCommunity One of the wounded, Kuzman have surgery to stop the internal governor. •, Salah-Eddin Abdel-Raziq and said and called on the "government of in Alexandria is unacceptable. ” Tawfiq, 69, said he had finished bleeding. “Acting on intelligence reports that Taliban have* gathered in Sangisar to plan an Male kindergarten attack in Kandahar, we launched, this operation Friday and the fighting continued from morning to evening, ” he said. teachers say they often Taliban forces have threatened to step up attacks against coahtiorr and Afghan soldiers during thd endure suspicious looks warmer spring and summed months. Coalition forces have been particularly disturbed by aj* School in Riverview. “I kind of By Steven Isbitts increase in suicide attacks. Associated Press Writer look at it as I have to counteract ♦ that publicity and that behavior every day, ” said Williams, who Rumsfeld stays, says ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. (AP) commander in chief — In an era of highly publicized began teaching three years ago WASHINGTON (AP) sex crimes against children, after an investment banking — At least twice during the male kindergarten teachers career. Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal, • have become a target for people “I have had many people ask Defense Secretary Donald H suspicious of men who work with me why I want to teach little AP Photo / Mark Gilliland Rumsfeld offered President Hunting it down: Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officer Dan Hicks talks on the phone Friday in Benton, Tenn., as the young children. kids, but they ask as if there’s Bush his resignation. On Friday* search for a black bear that killed a 6-year-old girl and critically injured her mother and 2-year-old brother continues Some teachers say they take something inappropriate in my amid growing criticism of his questions from peers about their motivation. There’s a real double stewardship of the war from career motivation and, sometimes, standard. ” retired generals who waged iu from parents. Many have sensed Dan Hodges. 56, a kindergarten the issue never came up. an increase in looks of suspicion teacher at Mount Vernon Authorities try to catch In a private phone call. Bush shot their way. Elementary in St. Petersburg, said the Goldstein arrest was a wake- offered Rumsfeld his full support# Thanks to those reactions, And at no time did Rumsfeld men who hug, nurture and mold up call to avoid behavior that offer to step down, according t and career choice. the group on one incident, but that kill it and have veterinarians Elora Petrasek. There have been The official, who spoke od By Bill Poovey On March 10, they took a happens,” Hodges said. determine if an illness or injury only 56 documented killings of condition of anonymity because Associated Press Writer punch to their collective gut when “It’s tough because led it to kill Thursday afternoon. humans by black bears in North the call was private, said the Andrew Goldstein, a kindergarten kindergarten has never been a Further complicating matters, America in the past 100 years, idea of a resignation “wasn’t BENTON, Tenn. (AP) — A teacher at Berkeley Preparatory man’s job,” he said. the bear — possibly wounded Rogers said. even in the same stadium as the black bear that killed a 6-year- School in Tampa, was arrested on - It is critical to have more after a rescuer said he shot at The mother remained listed discussion they were having ’, old girl and maimed her mother a charge of sexual performance of men teaching kindergarten, it — could go into hiding to in critical condition at Erlanger That’s not where anybody ’s head and 2-year-old brother may never a child. local school administrators and recover, said Lynn Rogers of the Medical Center in Chattanooga is.” |« be found in the rugged Cherokee Goldstein, 29, was in male kindergarten teachers say, North American Bear Center in with eight puncture wounds to Instead, Bush said, Rumsfeld ’s National Forest, authorities said. possession of a compact disc especially with the growing Ely, Minn. her neck. Her son was upgraded stewardship at the Pentagon wa$ Officials have already used containing videos of naked number of children from single­ “There is a chance that the to stable condition Friday and crucial for the United States. '* teams of trained dogs to find the prepubescent girls posed in mother households. But a teacher same bear would attack someone doctors said they expected both “Earlier today, I spoke with animal’s scent, to no avail. Bait sexually provocative positions shortage, it seems, has quashed else, so I hope they do catch to recover Don Rumsfeld about ongoing was set in traps on Friday. and engaged in sexual activity, efforts to target a diverse teaching him,” Rogers said. military operations in the global “We may never find it,” said according to a jail affidavit. staff. Finding it may be just as Associated Press writers war on terror,” the president said) Dan Hicks, spokesman for the "Right away, I felt that the “At this point, we’re just difficult as coming up with an Carrie Spencer Ghose in “I reiterated my strong support Tennessee Wildlife Resources negative press would impact males looking for any qualified teacher,” explanation for why the animal Columbus, Ohio, and John for his leadership during this Agency. “It may be on the top of in our profession,” said Samuel said Kim Swartzel, a Pinellas pounced on Luke Cenkus, his Seewer in Toledo, Ohio, historic and challenging time fof another mountain by now.” Williams. 38, a kindergarten County recruiter. 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By John Faarup feed an entire village for a year. predetermined yet genuine because GVZ. A&E Editor Nevertheless, local Tanzanian it allows the Tanzanian citizens to youth kick, punch and scratch tell their own story. It is there on over a single bowl of rice, hoping screen to absorb, and often times, into dancing In the 1960s, a predatory fish was introduced into Lake to grab a handful or two. Several it seems like there is nothing left to Victoria, and in turn, signaled the subjects in the film have bloated do except despair for die millions By John Faarup eradication and extinction of many stomachs due to malnounshment, who will starve this year in the GVL A&E Editor endemic species in the area. and all that is left is millions of name of profits and globalization. Nile perch carcasses left to rot. There is no pulling of heart strings This fact functions as the Sports can be expensive. To play basketball, Tanzania’s citizens are the here, no puppet show. The harsh primary metaphor behind Hubert players need a hoop, soccer they need a net and products of capitalism and reality of the African problem is Sauper’s documentary ‘ Darwin’s baseball, a bat. To break dance, all a person need is a globalization gone all wrong. The revealed in a stark fashion. Nightmare.” In Tanzania, there flat surface, and some determination. caigo planes come and go, and as Until the people of Africa are three basic routes children can Ryan Essenmacher, a sophomore, has been a local business owner points out are allowed to provide for their take — join the army, become a a “B-Boy” for two years. He explains that the — they bring nothing, only empty own. their will be no progress. fisherman or mm to prostitution. term “break dancing ” is a word used by the space to haul away the scarce Perhaps the most disturbing part The men traditionally opt to uninformed. resources that exist in the eastern of “Darwin’s Nightmare” is how become fishermen, and if they African nation. blissfully unaware locals are of “Anyone who seriously breaks will either have connections the army, it is a Later in the film, it is revealed this option. They believe the scraps call themselves a B-Boy or B-Girl,” he said. great opportunity. Women usually that the caigo planes, which were thrown to them by the government “Break dancing is kind of a commercial term end up working in the world’s initially said to be empty, are are as good as it gets, and are for movies like ‘You Got Served. ’” oldest aoccupation. in fact carriers of ammunition indifferent about the planes that Breaking is an art form involving complex “Darwin’s Nightmare” focuses and arms coming directly from swoop in to pillage their country. footwork, handwork and upper body strength. on the booming local economy Europe. The commerce, although This is no fault of their own — as The B-Boy or B-Girl will perform a series of of NUe perch, and the effects it a generator of jobs and minimal one villager explains, his parents moves on the ground in all types of twist had on Tanzania. Every day. two subsistence for villagers, functions are poor, their parents were poor, combinations. Essenmacher said there or three planes land on a local as a revolving door of death he is poor and his children will are three elements — top rock, foot airstrip, and export 500 tons of the and hopelessness. Food goes be poor. No one has any hope for work and power moves. fish to Europe. This is where we out, guns come in. How can the the future as they are stuck in an Top rock is when the breaker are confronted with a disturbing impoverished nations of Africa inescapable cycle of quicksand. does a series of dance moves, and haunting paradox — why does defeat the pandemic of AIDS and "Darwin's Nightmare” and foot work is the bulk of the hunger exist on such a massive constant famine when capitalism is plays at the Urban Institute for performance that dictates the flow scale with the extraordinary doing nothing but aggravating the Contemporary Arts until April 27. of everything. amount of fish being caught? problem? Check http://www.uica.org for “It takes more gas to start a car Surely, 500 tons of fish could The point of the film is show listings. than drive a mile,” he said. “The beginning, as soon as you start, it

is all momentum that you carry. GVl I Anna Schwallier More than anything it is finesse, For the love balance and rhythm.” of dance: Power moves are the basic Sophomore Ryan staple of the art form. Moves such as Essenmacher practices his break the “windmill, ” “flair” and other acrobatics dancing moves are the flashy part of breaking often seen in movies in the Fieldhouse and on television. on April 10. He Essenmacher started breaking when a friend referred him to dances with a crew a dance class in East Lansing. in East Lansing in “I was in my skinny white boy phase where I thought break dancing competitions or on was cool, and everyone likes the windmill and the worm" he said. street corners. While Essenmacher claims the scene for breaking in the Grand Rapid area is minimal, he still practices several hours per week and attends competitions in Michigan whenever possible. Recently, he went to a competition called “Master the Art” in Ann Arbor. The event was attended by several high profile crews such as Chicago Tribe and Brickhead. The crew he attended the event with, Non-Stop Action, was defeated in the first round of the tournament. Despite the performance, Essenmacher said it was a great learning experience to see just how much talent other crews possess. “I have considerable talent, but I could be roasted easily by the right people,” he said. “It is an ongoing process.” Although he performs at an advanced level, Essenmacher did not have any formal dance training, and views breaking as a hobby. He is double-majoring in photography and writing. He said the breaking showcased in the media today pales in comparison to what it is really like. “Movies today like ‘You Got Served ’ do no justice whatsoever to it,” he said. “Competitions look nothing like what you see there. It is about 50 times as cool.” Why are these students so happy?

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Lisa Johnson

Capturing the world in photos

Senior photography students at Grand Valley State University collectively present their thesis work in the show "Through Silence Broken/' which opens today. The exhibition features presentations by 13 students. Each person has six to eight pieces on display in the Performing Arts Center. Students each wrote a 20-page essay to accompany their work to place it in a historical and contemporary context.

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