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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 44, July 8, 2009 - June 7, 2010 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 6-7-2010 Lanthorn, vol. 44, no. 62, June 7, 2010 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol44 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 44, no. 62, June 7, 2010" (2010). Volume 44, July 8, 2009 - June 7, 2010. 58. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol44/58 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 44, July 8, 2009 - June 7, 2010 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. June/July 2010 \v Coast Guard Fourth of July Festival Check out a list of local events Grand Haven hosts annual festival GVSU collaborates with community to to celebrate Independence Day to reconize sendee in Coast Guard honor Vietnam veterans cover by Stephanie McCarthy pen and ink T~ahJ<f o$ Cx>r\ter\ts ON THE COVER DIVERSION Fourth of July 3 .... Best beaches Find out the best features of all the local beaches / fey Variety of local events 8 ...... Festival fun summer festivals offer food, entertainment and fun 17 ... ..Crossword Coast Guard Festival Annual festival recognizes Coast Guard service NTE~W~5 cflffL LZ Michigan 1" .......On-CampUS Construction Update on variety of renovations /1 1/ Event to honor Vietnam veterans 5...... Children ’s Enrichment Center CEC earns re-accreditation 12 .Board awaits new appointments GVSU reacts to Senate ’s rejection of FEAT U R~F5 previous appointments to Board of Trustees O .... Sustainable business in Ghana gvsu honors student spends summer in Ghana developing more sustainable business practices SPORTS 1 1...... Canine companions GVSU fraternity raises record amount for charity 7 .... Lakers in the NFL Two former GVSU'firothallplayer,sign with till’ NH. 17 .... ..Researchers make use of NSF grants GVSU receives almost 16.... ..Rowers win ACRA nationals Team will continue season with tripto $1.1 million in grants for resean h and starting gnuhutte programs 18... ..GVSU professor reflects on Kalamazoo Promise Michelle compete in Henley Royal Regatta in England Miller-Adams publishes hook on regional impact of Kalamazoo Promise scholarship 19 MARKETPLACE Valiev ILantlmn Volume 44, Number 62 The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published About the Artist: Stephanie McCarthy twice-weekly by Grand Valley State University students 62 times a year. One copy of this Medium: Pen and Ink newspaper is available free of charge to any member of the Grand Valley Community. For additional copies, please contact our busi Stephanie McCarthy is entering her fifth year at Grand ness offices. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to Grand Valley State University as an art major with an emphasis in Valley Lanthorn, 0051 Kirkhof, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Ml, 49401 illustration. McCarthy said she always knew she wanted to The Grand Valley Lanthorn be an artist, and after graduation she hopes to travel overseas is published under the authorization of the GVSU to get more inspiration for her work before opening her Newspaper Advisory Board. own boutique and possibly a bakery where she can create Corrections food art. Her favorite medium is pen and ink and she draws At the Lanthorn we strive to bring you the most accurate news possible. inspiration from all areas of life to make it more interesting. If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. If you find any errors of Her idea for the cover came from the old Laker mascot, fact in the Lanthorn, let us know by calling (616) 331-2464 or by e-mailing which McCarthy said she likes better than the new one. [email protected] . Grand Valley Lanthorn DIVERSIONS June / July 2010 3 Lakeshore luxuries Escape the summer heat at West Michigan s most beautiful beaches 6 16- By Haley Otman 846-8117. GVL Lakcrlife Editor Grand Haven City Kirk Park Beach This county park south Holland State Park As temperatures con For a free option, the of Grand Haven is abso The Holland State Park tinue to rise and the sum city beach is also great. lutely beautiful. It costs is a statewide favorite for mer weather becomes It also has a concession $4 to $6 to get in and has a its beautiful beaches and more permanent, more and stand and beach house, picnic area and playground lovely downtown area. It more people will make and is located on Harbor in addition to the beach. has concessions, a beach house and picnic area, their way to the beach to Drive. For more informa Kirk Park is in West Olive. cool off. There are a num tion, call 616-842-3210. For more information, call spots for fishing and a ber of local options when playground. Admission looking for some surf and costs $6 to $8, and more sand, so take a look at the information can be found unique features of each to by calling 616-399-9390. find the perfect summer Millennium Park spot for you. For an option really Grand Haven State close to campus, visit Mil Park lennium Park, located at The Grand Haven State Maynard Avenue and But- Park, at 1001 Harbor Ave., terworth Street in Grand is one of West Michigan ’s Rapids. It has concessions, most beautiful locations. a beach house and picnic It not only boasts an amaz area, spots for fishing and ing coastline, but also of hiking, a playground and fers concessions, a beach more. It is also affordable house and picnic area and at $1 to $3 for admission. a playground for the chil For more information, dren. Admission costs $6 Courtesy Photo / michigan.org call 616-336-3697. .Call 616-847-1309. South Haven beach is about a 30 minute drive from Holland. lakerli fe @ lan thorn .com Courtesy Photo / michigan.org The Grand Haven pier is a popular site for anglers, swimmers and pedestrians. Visitors can access the lake in Grand Haven through the state park or for free at the city beach. 4 June / July 2010 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn Summer renovations underway on Allendale Campus Grand Valley State University receives a revamp in preparation for the next school year By Lauren Fitch a safer environment for work. The $7,400,000 GVL Editor in Chief students. The work should building and furnishings be completed by the end of will include Fresh Food Though the majority June. Service, a convenience store of Grand Valley State Soccer Field and seating for 289 people as University ’s student body is The soccer fields along well as four classrooms and on break during the summer West Campus Drive are a study area for 93 occupants months, the campus remains being resurfaced to replace on the second story. active. Various construction the grass with off-weather The final interior and and renovation projects take turf. The project is budgeted exterior work on the place during the summer at $990,000, which will come Living Center should also on the Allendale Campus. from the university ’s capital be completed in time for James Moyer, assistant improvement account. With students to move in for the vice president of Facilities an estimated completion next semester. The complete Planning, briefed the date for the end of August, project was budgeted at Lanthorn on what projects the newly-surfaced fields $45,(XX),000 and will hold are currently underway. will provide students with 604 beds in 1-, 2- and Moyer said the amount a better playing surface 4-bedroom floor plans. of work is similar to what that will last farther into the Commons Bridge is accomplished most season. The Commons Bridge, summers. The projects are Learning-Dining located just north of determined and assigned Center/ Living Center the Little Mac, is being priority according to need. 2010 resurfaced. Moyer said Kirkhof Center The new Leaming- portions of the 30-year-old After an extensive DiningCenterandthe Living bridge have reached the end remodel and addition to the Center 2010, located in Lot of their service life. The Kirkhof Center last year, this P, are both on schedule to be construction will provide a summer brings correction to finished and ready for use new walking surface, new a water leak. Both of the main in August. Papa John ’s and handrails and bring the entrances to Kirkhof have summer classes are already bridge into compliance with been under construction for making use of Learning- new regulations. the past few weeks. Moyer Dining Center while workers editorial@ lanthorn .com said the goal is to create complete some exterior GVL / Eric Coulter Workers fix a water leak near the main entrances of the Kirkhof Center. GVL / Eric Coulter GVL / Eric Coulter The Learning-Dining and Living Center in former Lot P are on schedule to be finished by August. The Commons Bridge is being resurfaced to bring it into compliance with new safety standards. Grand Valley Lanthorn NEWS June/July 2010 O Children's Enrichment Center earns re-accreditation National Association for the Education of Young Children recognizes CECs high standards in child care By Sarah Wiltenburg care and education. Part of the teaching and relationships that effort put into earning the re “The implementation of and play experience, being GVI. Staff Writer accreditation process is to be our teaching staff establish, ” accreditation was worth it. accreditation standards in a space for children to enjoy scored on several standards: Arnold said. She said the whole process re our program were not only each other ’s company,” Arnold With a slogan of instill relationships, curriculum, Along with the positive quired a dedicated staff.