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BY EMILY DORAN [email protected] RIAN’Q Inc. 1 he expanded findings of BookO Grand Valley State Uni­ versity ’s 2015 Campus Cli­ Rent or Buy! mate Survey were released Check Us Out Online: Tto the public Monday, Dec. 5 with BriansBooks.net data that confirmed and built Extended Campus Climate Survey results show or upon the preliminary results an­ Give Us A Call nounced in February 2016. commitment to diversity, varying comfort levels (616) 892-4170

According to the expanded find­ I MKIU WILL ALWAtt MV* YOU CA*M. OllARANTUU) ings report, the campus climate was assessed in terms of individuals ’ expe­ riences and perceptions of the campus environment, as well as their “percep­ Overall tions of and recommendations for in­ Response Rate stitutional actions related to inclusion, equity and campus climate.” “The idea is to get a sense of how ¥ Overall people experience the campus, to real­ respondents who Those who ly get a rich collection of data that lets reported feeling M felt ‘comfortable ’ ‘very comfortable' 13 us know where things are going well or ‘very comfortable ’ and where things could be improved, ” with the overall or ‘comfortable ’ (2015) said Andrew Plague, communications l campus climate, i M and project coordinator for the Divi ­ sion of Inclusion and Equity. Positive trends and results in the expanded findings include record- high participation in the survey with a 42 percent response rate and a sig­ nificant percentage of respondents re­ porting they felt comfortable at GVSU. 2015 2011 “Eighty-seven percent of respon ­ dents indicated that they were com ­ fortable or very comfortable at Grand 14% of respondents reported having Valley,” Plague said. “That ’s a lot better “personally experienced a negative or than national averages with similar hostile incident in the past year or surveys done at other colleges, but of course, even one person who doesn ’t since they arrived if less than a year”, feel comfortable here is a problem. ” compared to 11% in 2011. According to the report, 77.6 per­ cent of respondents believed GVSU is 2015 2011 more “committed to diversity;’ where ­ GVL | CHASE HASPER as only 62 percent of respondents re­ ported the same in the 2005 survey, indicating another positive trend. tain identity groups on our campus, said Jesse Bernal, vice president of the people of color reported feeling ‘very welcoming environment for all of our Despite these results, the ex­ in particular transgender and gender Division of Inclusion and Equity. comfortable or comfortable. ”’ community members,” Bernal said. tended findings also revealed areas non-conforming —or gender non-bi ­ In fact, according to the report, “59 “Those disparities (are) something Another negative trend is the in­ of discomfort among certain mi­ nary—community members, (people) percent of those identifying as trans­ that continue to be a concern for us crease in the percentage of respon- nority groups at GVSU. of color, those with disabilities, as well gender and other ’ gender reported and are something that call us to re­ “On the less positive side, we do as others that exist within underrepre ­ feeling ‘very comfortable or comfort ­ ally just enhance the efforts we have continue to see disparities with cer- sented communities on our campus, ” able”’ at GVSU, while “75 percent of ongoing to create a more inclusive and SEE SURVEY | A2

TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY Scholarworks program hits download milestone GV’s online database recently hit 3 million downloads, looks to see continued growth

BY KYLE DOYLE [email protected]

Many scholars publish research to gain credibility in their field and to be noticed by colleagues. Doing so helps them make progress in their careers and become candi­ dates for grants and funding. However, some people at the undergraduate level simply may not have the resources, prestige or opportunity to publish research they ’ve done in their field, whether it be groundbreaking or not. Luckily for students at Grand Valley State University, GVSU has a solution. Scholarworks is an online da­ tabase for faculty and student re­ search available for people around the world to access and use. The site has recently hit 3 million downloads (as of late .September 2016), and that number is continuing to grow. “I’ve been watching the downloads per year and the downloads per month steadily grow, and it’s exciting to see A HASSLE-FREE EXPERIENCE: A Campus Dining worker makes a salad inside of the Connection on Grand Valley State University's Allendale Campus Monday, Jan. because it means the research that is 18, 2016. Campus Dining launched a new mobile app called 'Tapingo' which will allow students to pre-order and pre-pay for food on campus. GVL | LUKE HOLMES helping students, faculty and staff here is continuing to be useful, ” said Matt Ruen, scholarly communications out ­ Mobile app eliminates lines, hassle of ordering food reach coordinator at GVSU. In addition, Scholarworks hit a of the national brands on campus, drink or sandwich is ordered on a campus, Hopkins said the food BY MEGHAN MCBRADY record with the most downloads of MMCBRA DY@LA N THORN. COM schedule pick-ups and skip lines. particular day and will ask the user committee ’s relationship with Frederik Meijer Honors College se- “Were excited to introduce this if they want to order it again. Campus Dining is one of their Throughout the school year, new technology, ” said Deb Ram- Jen Joachim, a GVSU sopho ­ healthiest relationships with an students flood Grand Valley State badt, marketing director for GVSU’s more, said downloading the app on-campus department. SEE PROGRAM | A2 University ’s different dining estab­ Campus Dining. “We expect it to will be convenient when pre-or ­ Hopkins said the app, which is re­ lishments on the Allendale and Pew enhance guest service and provide dering food or drinks from her sponsive to student concerns and an­ campuses. However, long lines and another level of convenience. ” apartment and will spare her from swers questions in a timely manner, is time crunches can often impede a Once the app is downloaded, stu ­ having to deal with lines. one way GVSU’s Campus Dining is students dining experience. dents can create an account by indi­ “I think that it would be a great working to create a worthwhile din­ Emphasizing how technology cating GVSU as their affiliated uni ­ thing because the lines can get ri­ ing experience for GVSU students. can remove the stressors of every- versity. Also, by adding a cell phone diculously long, ” Joachim said. “The "In my opinion, the app will •day transactions, Tapingo, a free number and the 14-digit number on Starbucks line can get really long in help shorten wait times for stu ­ food delivery and takeout mobile the back of a students GVSU identi­ the mornings and between classes. dents and will allow students the app available for Apple and An­ fication card, thereby adding the stu ­ I would definitely use the app be­ opportunity to enjoy a greater va ­ droid phones, has partnered with dent ’s meal plan onto the app as well, cause I don ’t have time to wait in riety of Campus Dining options in GVSU’s Campus Dining in order to all the participating dining locations lines or be late to class.” a more convenient way,” Hopkins streamline student meals. will become accessible for students Beth Hopkins, the vice president said. “I, personally, am very excited With the app’s focus on easy mo ­ to then place their order. of campus affairs for student senate to see how the app changes the way bile ordering to enhance customer When a student ’s order is ready, an and co-chair of the food commit ­ students eat on campus and am experiences, Tapingo ’s menu man­ email or text notification from Tapin ­ tee with Rambadt, said she is excited very excited to use it myself” agement section has allowed stu ­ go will be sent to the user. about the partnership between Tap­ GO TO: dents from over 125 college campus ­ Frequent use of the app will also ingo and GVSUs Campus Dining. es in the U.S. to order food from any allow the app to analyze ordering Working with Campus Dining www.gvsu.«du/campusdln«/ ONLINE: Callie Spytman and Lee Hew- preferences and will note if a certain and the food establishments on FOR MOPE INFORMATION son in the library. GVi I SARA carte • • ♦ • JANUARY 9, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A2 | NEWS (coGVLNEWS V

NEWS BRIEFS that ’s cause for concern, but pared to 20 percent in 2011. sis, (reviewing) the results IIIIIHIinillllllillHIlHllimilllllllilllllimiinilllHHIlHIIMIHIIIIIIIHIIimmiHIIHIIIIIIIIHIHIHII SURVEY not alarm,” Plague said. “Its “Obviously, this data will we have published and then CONTINUED FROM At not totally unexpected. Part inform our work, both in the making recommendations of what happens is we had social justice centers and in for changes. ” LIGHTING PROJECT ON 48TH AVENUE COMPLETED dents who reported experi­ such a larger response rate our other units, ” Plague said. Bernal reiterated these plans The project to install permanent street lights on 48th encing occurrences of hostile, in 2015 than we did in 2011 “We’ve convened three ac­ for moving forward in light of Avenue, taken on by Consumers Energy, has been com­ intimidating or offensive be­ that you ’re just hearing from tions teams. (Each) of those the expanded findings. pleted as of Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. havior. Fourteen percent of re­ more people, and that could groups is made up of fac­ “We are going to contin ­ The lights were installed to increase the safety of spondents indicated experienc­ be part of the increase.” ulty, staff and students from ue to get feedback from the Grand Valley State University students living in nearby ing such an instance in the 2015 In addition, 29 percent of across campus, and we’ve campus community, ” he said. off-campus apartments after several reported sexual as ­ survey, whereas only 11 percent faculty and staff reported ob ­ charged them with review ­ “We’ll also begin to do more saults in the fall of 2016. reported the same in 2011. serving “unjust or unfair hiring ing the data, working with disaggregation of the data for The project was a joint effort between Consumers “It’s a slight uptick, and practices,” Plague said, com ­ us to (run) additional analy- certain identity populations, Energy, Allendale Charter Township and GVSU and was in particular those who we approved by the township last October. found had a different experi­ A similar project is expected to begin construction on ence, or a less positive experi­ Pierce Street during the summer of 2017. ence, on our campus. ” Overall, Plague thinks GV’S SUSTAINABILITY HAS TOTAL ECONOMIC the expanded findings re­ IMPACT OF $250 MILLION veal some promising trends, Grand Valley State University’s sustainability initiatives despite the disparities that in the area have reached an economic impact of over need to be addressed. $250 million in 2015, according to the GVSU Collective “I do think that Grand Val­ Sustainability Initiative Report. ley is making progress and The report outlines 11 areas in which GVSU staff and making real strides toward a students have contributed to bettering the campus eco­ truly inclusive and equitable nomically, socially and environmentally. campus, ” Plague said. “We’re According to the report, GVSU created 2,919 jobs committed to figuring out how through various construction projects in 2015 and offered people experience our cam­ more than 200 sustainability courses. pus so that we can improve it. Campus Dining also purchased 1 million pounds of (Our) results show a healthy food from 54 local farms and suppliers. campus climate, but its not GVSU has further committed itself to sustainability by perfect, and we certainly don ’t being one of the founding members of the Grand Rapids want to minimize the negative Community Sustainability Partnership. • experiences that people had. It is also a member of the 2030 District, a group that is “That ’s what we need to dedicated to the goal of decreasing overall energy consump ­ pay attention to and that ’s tion by 50 percent by the year 2030. what will really drive our work, too, as we seek to create GV WRITING PROGRAMS SEEK MORE LINGUISTIC a campus where everybody DIVERSITY feels welcome and valued Grand Valley State University writing programs will with all of their identities.” begin promoting linguistic diversity across campus after GO TO: a January 2016 Teach-In session, which affirmed a stu ­ RESULTS: Jesse Bernal introduces a keynote speaker Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. The Division of Inclusion dent’s right to use their own language and encouraged www.gvsu.edu/mygvsu and Equity released extended results for the Campus Climate Survey taken in 2015. GVL I LUKE HOLMES □ teachers to recognize the difference between English FOR MORE INFORMATION and the student’s native tongue. In January 2017,100 peer advisors from the Speech and Data Inquiry labs, Writing Center and Research show downloads in a particu ­ would ever happen to it.” for a campus-based food truck Consultant program will attend training sessions about PROGRAM lar area. Download traffic is “Now, with the opportu ­ that drives around promoting linguistic diversity and contrastive analysis. CONTINUED FROM A1 heavy in densely populated nity to share it online if they the food pantry and food inse­ These sessions will be put on by campus linguistics areas such as New York City, want to, that original research curity on college campuses and experts and the staff of the Division of Inclusion and nior projects in a single year Southern California, Chicago can be discovered, ” Ruen said. methods to combat food inse­ Equity. at roughly 76,000 downloads and London, but there is also “People wouldn ’t think to trav ­ curity at K-12 public schools. Training sessions will also be held during the winter over the course of 2016. a high number of downloads el across the country to come These ideas have not only been semester for professors who teach SWS classes. The site, which launched in in places like South Africa, the to Grand Valley and walk into used on GVSU’s campus but The goal of the sessions is to increase inclusion across 2008, reached 1 million down ­ Philippines and India. the honors college and say, around the world as well. campus and promote diversity. loads after five years, 2 million There was even a single ‘Can I look through your past “What I love about pub ­ downloads about two years download of work in Vana- honors projects? I want to find lishing on this website is I can GV’S AWRI NAMED ‘WATER STAKEHOLDER OF later and 3 million downloads vara, a rural town in central one that ’s written about this send (a person) this link, I can roughly one year after that. THE YEAR’ 2016 Russia, titled “Attachment, topic I’m researching. ”’ send them this video, ” Lake Ruen said he ’d like to see that The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) at GVSU Relationship Maintenance, Danielle Lake, an assistant said. “No one wants to read a number increase to 4 million has been named "Water Stakeholder of the Year ” by the and Stress in Long Distance professor at the College of 50 page portfolio but if I send a by the summer of 2017. Macatawa Area Coordinating Council for the year of 2016. and Geographically Close Ro ­ Liberal Studies, has become two minute video, maybe you ’ll According to a graphic The MACC. which functions out of Holland, gives the mantic Relationships. ” well acquainted with the pro ­ be interested and take a peak.” provided by Ruen, there were title to people or groups who make large contributions to The site has been grow ­ gram and has had her stu ­ Scholarworks has become more than 50,000 Scholar- helping improve the water of the Macatawa Watershed. ing steadily as more and more dents use it to keep ideas alive a resource utilized by both works downloads in 2016 The AWRI was able to work on many aspects of the programs and departments are from semester to semester. GVSU students and people per month, and downloads watershed due to their partnership with Project Clarity, a submitting work from their “Ideas have to live on after around the world and has neared 100,000 per month community initiative for cleaning, restoring and maintain ­ students and faculty on a num ­ a semester,” Lake said. “And given several GVSU students in May and September. Ruen ing waters in the Macatawa Watershed. ber of different topics. Scholarworks offers a plat­ the opportunity to do some ­ thinks these numbers are sig­ The AWRI has worked with the Macatawa Watershed for Ruen said Scholarworks form for ideas to grow from thing that had not been fea­ nificant because they show a number of years conducting fish surveys and water qual­ is considered an appealing fall to winter, year after year.” sible prior to its inception. that people are using the site. ity tests in streams near Lake Macatawa. posting option for honors Lake’s students have been “A lot of student work (gets) In fact, people from around Several graduate students have also used the area for college students because, able to start and continue ideas created—and it’s engaging re­ the world are accessing and research projects. norpially, “(they) would do by uploading research and find­ search —and then it just kind of using Scholarworks. There is an original research project, ings, pictures, video and docu ­ stops, ” Ruen said. “We needed a site that tracks downloads write it up, hand it in, and ments onto the Scholarworks to provide a path for those peo ­ on Scholarworks by put ­ it would sit in a binder or a database. Such ideas include ple with certain ideas, that (per­ ting up colored circles with folder or a file on some shelf the promotion of GVSU’s food ception) on an issue. (That ’s) numbers inside of them to gathering dust and nothing pantry “Replenish, ” the idea why we have (Scholarworks). ”

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LANDSCAPE Facing the winter weather GV facilities talks snow removal, semester challenges

BY HANNAH LENTZ moval to landscaping. ” pieces of grounds equipment EDI TOR IA L(aLAN THORN. COM I hough Stanton now serves and rented equipment used to as the landscape supervisor, he plow snow. Additionally, there Living in West Michigan was the grounds operation su ­ are 17 full-time staff mem­ means trips to Grand Rapids, pervisor for many years, a posi ­ bers responsible for running days at the beach and, in the tion now filled by Ed Simon. snow removal equipment. The winter, lots and lots of snow. In order to ensure that stu ­ GVSU crew team also helps Ken Stanton, landscape op ­ dent safety is a priority, the fa­ remove snow around aca­ eration supervisor, and the cilities team weighs in on uni ­ demic buildings and building entire Grand Valley State versity operation decisions entrances seven days a week University facilities services such as snow days and school from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. team are some of the most delays. Fart of this process One of the biggest chal ­ knowledgeable people on includes constantly checking lenges of the winter weather is campus about the challenges weather forecasts to prepare not the snow removal process, that the winter season brings. for upcoming storms. but the storing all of the mate­ Ihough this school year “When we are decid­ rials necessary to reduce snow has seen an extended “fall” ing whether or not to cancel on campus including over 300 season, snow removal efforts school we think about if we tons of road salt, 60 tons of bag are now needed to combat will be able to keep up with salt and 100,(XX) gallons of de­ dangerous driving condi ­ the snow fall,” Stanton said. icing liquids for sidewalks. This tions on campus. Usually, the “Sometimes this means calling process of storing these materi­ facilities department is com ­ in extra help to clean up cam­ als means months of planning pletely ready for the winter pus and make it safe.” and negotiating with contrac ­ season by Nov. 1 although Ihe priority' after large snow tors and equipment dealers. preparations are made for the falls is to be ready for classes by “If you can see students change of an early winter. 8 a.m. Stanton said. riding bikes on a dry sidewalk “Its a step-by-step process, ” When the facilities depart­ in January, that ’s impressive, ” Stanton said. “We have things ment sees an upcoming storm, Stanton said. “We have an that we do each month to pre­ they check the forecast 6 to 8 intensive snow removal pro ­ pare for snow as well as for the times a day to monitor the cess and a huge commitment other challenges that different storm and see what resources by the university to keeping WINTER WONDERLAND: A Grand Valley State University student ventures out into the cold weather on seasons bring from snow re­ they need to have available. things open for GVSU com ­ GVSU's Allendale Campus Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 during a West Michigan snowstorm, gvl | SARA carte Currently, there are about 20 munity members.”

GOVERNANCE Making goals Student senate talks plans for winter 2017 semester

BY JESS HODGE wants to make sure the sena­ tween October and November. A SSOCIA TEaLAN THORN. COM tors are “engaged with student Another project Fritze­ senate and everyone is mak­ meier would like to see gain What does fall break, the ing the progress they want to ground is Mental Health Teach-In, President ’s Ball and be making on their projects. ” Awareness week that will be Mental Health Awareness week When Fritzemeier gradu ­ put on in March. Last year all have in common? I hey are ates in April, her big goal is was the first year for Mental to have a so ­ Health Aware- all things Grand Valley State SOLUTIONS: Ella Fritzemeier answers a question at a student senate general assembly Thursday, Sept. ness week when University ’s student senate will lidified break in mm 1, 2016. Friztemeier hopes to be able to set a fall break after the winter Semester gvl I LUKE HOLMES work on and strive to improve the next fall for senate teamed “If there are any in the 2017 winter semester. CiVSU students. up with many One thing Stoll said he was “We did a pretty good job of the (goals), ” Stoll said.,91 j: I hose are only some of the “I feel as projects that were departments at quite happy about was the this, but there is always room One last event Fritzemeier way senate connected with for improvement, ” she said. hopes to host is another sex­ focus points senate will have though (fall not discussed that GVSU includ ­ this semester, as the 50 mem­ break) has been ing the Coun ­ the student body as a whole. Student senate elections ual assault follow-up townhall students believe bers of senate have many proj ­ in process for so seling Center “I think they ’ve done a are also on Fritzemeier’s for people to ask questions ects in the works. GVSU’s stu ­ long, something should be a priority, to shed light on pretty good job connect ­ and Stoll ’s radar. Fritzemeier and express their concerns. ing to the student body as a hopes there will be a high “If there are any projects dent senate works to provide needs to change. then they should mental health, the 25,000 students of GVSU Whether it’s particularly in whole, ” Stoll said. “It seems turnout for the elections, both that were not discussed that with the best college experi­ small or large, contact us.” college kids. to me they ’ve been represen­ with the number of people students believe should be a ence. Many of these projects there needs to be Bob Stoll, tative as a body and they ’ve running as a candidate and priority, then they should con ­ been more in tune with a lot the number of people voting. tact us, ” Fritzemeier conclud ­ will try to do just that. a break for our ELLA FRITZEMEIER student senate ’s “Ihe whole election pro ­ ed. “We love hearing from the Ella Eritzemeier, student students, ” Frit­ STUDENT SENATE PRESIDENT faculty advi ­ of general kind of needs.” senate president, has personal zemeier said via sor, said he was Fritzemeier also mentioned cess happens in the spring student body about things that goals for herself to achieve and email. ‘They de­ happy with the interacting with the GVSU so trying to get everyone they believe are important. ” also has goals she hopes senate serve it and we can see it from work the senators put out last community more as some ­ actively engaged and getting as a body can accomplish. the number of students that at­ semester and hopes to see thing she would like to see im­ people to run for office, run As president, she said she tend the counseling center be­ more in the winter semester. proved on from last semester. for senate (so) that ’s one of

ANNIVERSARY vice president of marketing and Weibel said. “Many people may that travels around the U.S. public relations for the GRPM. not realize that GVSU’s art and Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Symposium held in honor of In total, there will be 14 design departments—or their GRPM. Also, Consolm ­ Apollo 1 astronauts, including speakers at the Eberhard Cen­ women, gender and sexuality agno will be delivering his Roger that GR resident Roger Chaffee ter Friday, Feb. 10., starting studies —are related to space.” second presentation, “Dis­ their presentations from 9 a.m. While these events are go ­ carded Worlds: Astronomi ­ Guy Consolmagno, director of life,” said Deana Weibel, BY DREW SCHERTZER to 10 a.m. and continuing at 2 ing on, the GRPM will be host ­ cal Ideas That Were Almost DSC HER TZERiaL A N THORN. COM the Vatican Observatory Fri­ GVSU professor and co or ­ p.m. Ihere will also be a musi ­ ing field trips tor local students Correct, ” at 11 a.m. while day, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. His ganizer of the symposium. cal event, and each hour will from sixth grade to 12th grade. many other space-related Grand Valley State Uni­ talk will be about space explo ­ Chaffee ’s wife, Martha offer different presentations, Many activities are planned at activities are going on. versity is partnering with the ration but will also cover many Horn Chaffee, will give a key­ ranging from space science to the museum, as well, including Registration for the sym­ Grand Rapids Public Mu ­ other space-related topics. note dinner address with their space and arts, Weibel said. a planetary show, Weibel said. posium is now open and the seum to honor the astronauts Chaffee lived in Grand daughter Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 “One of the goals is to bring Students will have the deadline is Friday, Feb. 3. 1 tragically killed in the Apollo Rapids for many years and p.m. for $35. Ihey will discuss home how many different disci­ opportunity to see the lu ­ To register or learn more, 1 incident in 1967. Events are worked for NASA as an astro ­ Chaffee ’s life, describe what plines can be involved in space,” nar material from NASA visit, gvsu.edu/rogerthat. scheduled Friday, Feb. 10 and naut before he and two other they ’ve done since the incident Saturday, Feb. 11 at the L. V. astronauts passed away during and talk about their futures Eberhard Center as part of a a fire in the testing of Apollo 1 with the space program. Some 50th anniversary symposium Jan. 27, 1967. Since then, his of the money earned at the TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 titled “Roger That! A Celebra­ daughter, Sheryl Lynn Chaffee, event will go toward the Roger tion of Space Exploration in has worked with NASA on B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund. Honor of Roger B. Chaffee. ” many safety features. “This symposium is a re­ Ihe symposium will include “People need to be aware source for us to teach people a presentation titled “Why Do that somewhere, someone about a local Grand Rapids We Look Up to the Heavens? ” gave their life for space and hero that many folks don ’t from keynote speaker Brother be connected to (Chaffee ’s) know about, ” said Kate Moore,

TAKE OFF: Roger Chaffee (right). Commander Virgil "Gus" Grissom (left) and Senior Pilot Ed White (center). Grand Rapids Public Museum will honor the Apollo I astronauts, courtesy I nasa imagery

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EDITORIAL GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON By Taylor Scholtens We are family Campus inclusivity is the responsibility of all GV community members

or the past three prove every day. Lb weeks, we have been After 2016 was deemed I surrounded by old the worst year by most friends, family mem­ people on the internet, 2017 bers and familiar places. From doesn ’t have much to live up Christmas dinner to New to. People are hoping this Years Eve celebrations, odds year will be better than the are topics of conversation re­ last and are making resolu ­ garding politics and personal tions to eat healthier, exer­ opinions were avoided and cise more, avoid procrasti ­ replaced with lighter topics nation on homework and that were rated “safe” in the more. Being inclusive and hopes to avoid confrontation. accepting diversity at GVSU Recently, Grand Valley should be a resolution that State University released the everyone-faculty, staff and extended Campus Climate students at GVSU-makes. Survey results from 2015 Being diverse and creating that gauged the Laker com ­ an atmosphere where every munity ’s perceptions of the Laker feels comfortable isn’t [email protected] campus environment in or ­ one person ’s job. President der to find places to focus on Thomas Haas can ’t change or improve upon. Though GVSU’s campus climate by 87 percent of respondents himself, and neither can one said that they were comfort ­ department or one orga ­ Double standards on attendance able or very comfortable at nization. It takes everyone beginning of the semester, I sional who is paid a salary, ordination against me at later GVSU, that still leaves 13 involved in the GVSU com ­ found this acceptable because professors should be on time times? To play devil ’s advocate, percent of campus respon ­ munity coming together and class time is important. How ­ 1 am on the professor ’s time, dents feeling less than com ­ working with one another if students who are paying to ever, as the class progressed not my own. At some points fortable on our campus. to make sure no one feels as attend are expected to do the it wasn’t the students arriving same. I also disagree with the I have been forced to leave a If we’ve learned anything though GVSU isn’t a place late that was the problem, it practice of some professors to class running over time due after being at home for the where they can be themselves. was the professor. extend class because they did to another engagement and it holiday season, it’s that we Remember that we are all No person is perfect of not budget their time correctly. creates a worry that I will be have to respect our family lucky to be at a university that course, a few minutes late on Though I know a profes ­ unprepared due to the infor ­ for who they are and work brings together over 25,000 one day is totally acceptable sor ’s time is very important, mation I miss. to make sure that we are cre­ students from different parts to me as a student sitting in so is mine as a student. As a My time spent in class is ating an inclusive and con ­ of the state, nation and world. class. A few minutes of tardi­ full time student, part time important to me, but so is structive environment. This Part of the responsibility of ness could be contributed to writer and full time server/ my time spent out of class. I same idea should be applied being a member of a diverse BY SHAE SLAUGHTER [email protected] weather, car troubles or even bartender, time is precious to value my time for homework, to the GVSU campus com ­ community is ensuring that just a late start. The problem me. To better use my time, friends and sleep. Professors munity. If anyone is feeling we are taking advantage of Getting out of bed at 8 a.m. arose when my professor was 1 often schedule my classes who don ’t realize that their uncomfortable at GVSU, it the opportunities surround ­ is hard, getting to class by 8 not two minutes late, he was with 10-15 minute breaks, the time management affects is our shared responsibility ing us. Whether this means a.m. is even harder. I am by ten. He wasn’t late one day, he amount of time it will take me mine seem to be a consistent to ensure that we are work­ taking a second to listen to no means a morning person, was late five. On those days to walk across campus. When problem that I’ve encountered. ing toward a more inclusive the opinions of someone in in fact I’m barely an afternoon where our professor was late, a professor does not value I disagree with the double environment. This is not a your class or reaching out to person, but still I tried to we were also held over because these prior engagements it standard that often exists with responsibility that should be a fellow laker who may come schedule myself a class bright they did not cover all of the detracts from my learning in students in terms of tardiness put solely on the adminis­ from a different background, and early two days out of the material they wanted to. both the class I am being held or absences. I have the utmost tration. We understand that there are a multitude of ways week this previous semester. By no means do I wish to over in, but also in the class 1 respect for professors and their GVSU is not perfect, but it is that we can promote diver ­ Not once did I come to this be inconsiderate of outstand ­ will be late to as a result. line of work and trust me I also important to remember sity and understanding in our class late, in part because I am ing circumstances, but I also Of course, I could walk out know we are all human, hut that we have a chance to im­ community. a punctual person, but also don ’t believe that it’s fair for a of class right when time ex­ trust me again when I say that because my professor would professor to hold students ’ tar­ pires, but what if my professor my time matters too. penalize students who missed diness against them, when we decides to give the homework part of class by reducing their cannot hold them accountable after the end of class? What if attendance points. For the for their absence. As a profes ­ they hold my apparent insub ­

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HANNAH LENTZ Editor-in-chief JESS HODGE Associate editor Being successful in the new year EMILY DORAN News editor lived in four different places, accomplish, but there is also when I remember some of BEAU TROUTMAN Sports editor turned the legal drinking age so much more that I wish I the decisions I did make. I KATE BRANUM A&E editor and learned twice as much as would have done better. T had a blast playing intramu ­ ASHLYN KORIENEK Laker Life editor 1 have forgotten. Yet there is have no regrets ’ is one of my rals with some of the best still much I have to accom ­ least favorite phrases there friends I’ll ever have. I have plish before I can call my time is, because I regret plenty. I great memories of playing at GVSU a success. have regrets on a daily basis, trivia on Wednesdays and L Aside from the obvious things as small as picking the singing karaoke on Thurs ­ A boxes I have to check, minor wrong thing at lunch. Obvi ­ days. I am thankful for the things such as passing my ously, these regrets don ’t eat relationships I have made WHAT IS A LANTHORN? • • „ si courses, I would still like to at me, but 1 do question some with my professors. While it Lant • horn, n. [old English] single lens made of a thin piece continue to experience new of my decisions in undergrad. sure was boring, I even look of ox or steer horn. It was used BY JAKE KEELEY things. My girlfriend would Although my sophomore year fondly upon pulling a couple Lanthorn is two syllables, for illumination and as a beacon. like for me to take her to in the apartments was a blast, of infamous all night study pronounced Lant-horn. It is a EDITORIAL@LAN THORN. COM lantern that was used in mid- The Grand Valley Lanthorn the President ’s Ball, while I 1 wonder what would have sessions. On the contrary, to-late 16th century Europe. It slogan is: "Give light and the Not only does January would like to have a sit-down been different had I stayed in skipping studying to go to was constructed of leather and a people will find their own way. ” mark the beginning of 2017, conversation with our fearless the dorms for one more year. I Tate night ’ at Kleiner was it also marks the beginning of leader Thomas Haas. One of wonder what would have been twice as fun as studying. my last semester at Grand Val­ these is clearly easier to ac­ different had I chosen to go While there is much left ley State University. Through ­ complish than the other, but on an alternative break instead for me to do, I am proud out my time at school, GVSU nonetheless I would like to do of going to Daytona. There of all I accomplished while has gone from an on the rise both. There are many places were plenty of clubs I wish I I was here. Even though I that I need to see as well. For would ’ve not only joined, but will just be a small, barely GVL OPINION POLICY university to one of the better universities in Michigan. instance, I’d like to drink at had gotten deeply involved in. visible name in the com ­ The goal of the Grand Valley all other reader-generated Grand Valley built a new Brewery Vivant, only after But at the time, all I knew was mencement booklet, Grand Lanthorn's opinion page is to act content can be submitted to library, a new science building I have waded in the Grand what I knew, I did not have the Valley will take up a much as a forum for public discussion, the Grand Valley Lanthorn's and renovated their gym all River trying to catch a salmon. wisdom of future me. bigger section in my book. comment and criticism in the YourSpace page by emailing Sure, there is much ahead On the other hand, I look Grand Valley State University community(®lanthorn.com. within my stay. For myself, I community. Student opinions Letters to the editor should for me to experience and upon myself with a smile published here do not include the author ’s full name necessarily reflect those of the and relevant title along with a paper as an entity. valid email and phone number THIS ISSUE’S QUESTION BLOG The Grand Valley Lanthorn for confirming the identity of VALLEY VOTE aims to be a safe vehicle for the author. Letters should be community discussion. The approximately 500-650 words Do you like eggnog? Do you think GVSU is New semester resolutions Lanthorn will not publish in length, and are not edited committed to diversity? or entertain any forms of by the staff of the Grand Valley By Kelly Smith hate speech, but will not Lanthorn outside of technical discriminate against any other errors for clarity. views, opinions or beliefs. The To make a submission, Yes 36% LOG ON & VOTE content, information and views email at editoriakaianthorn. No 64% www.lanthorn.com www.lanthorn.com expressed are not approved by com or by dropping off your nor necessarily represent those submission in person at: of the university, its Board of Trustees, officers, faculty or staff. 0051 KJRKHOF CENTER QUESTION OF THE ISSUE Reader submissions on the GRAND VALLEY STATE opinion page appear as space UNIVERSITY DO YOU THINK GVSU IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY? permits, and are reserved ALLENDALE, Ml 49401 for letters to the editor only, 616-826-8276 DAVID ACUNA KAIYA BRYANT "I believe it is because I see nothing against it. “I think even after the election, people openly Right now, everyone in this room with me is expressed who they were with, and nobody different We have Latinos here, African-Americans bashed anyone for being a part of a certain here, so yes I believe we have diversity.” political group. The staff is very diverse.”

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SCHOLARSHIP HAUENSTEIN CENTER 'Race and the American Dream' Journalists from The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal to discuss civil rights accomplishments, milestones

BY DYLAN GROSSER Initiative, said the goal of the he said, wanted to collaborate [email protected] initiative is to bring schol ­ with the Division of Inclusion ars from across the political and Equity for this event given Grand Valley State Uni­ spectrum to GVSU to discuss the relevance of race as a topic versity ’s Hauenstein Center life in the U.S. and to reveal of discussion in 2016. for Presidential Studies will the commitment shared by “We thought the time partner with the Division of progressives and conserva ­ would be right to bring two Inclusion and Equity to pres­ tives to make life better. people together who write ent “Race and the American “We decided to host this about a similar issue and who event because we believe disagree in some areas but FARM FRESH: Austin VanDyke (right) and Skyla Snarski (left) garden Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. GVSU's Dream,” a Common Ground Sustainable Agriculture Project aims to promote local environmental awareness. GVL I KEVIN SIELAFF Initiative event, Tuesday, Jan. that on an issue of such se­ probably do have some areas 17 at 7 p.m. in the L.V. Eb- riousness, such importance, of mutual understanding and erhard Center. The event is progressives and conserva ­ common cause, ” St. Louis said. scheduled as part of GVSU’s tives need to recognize the Gleaves Whitney, direc­ Martin Luther King Jr. Com ­ common ground that we tor of the Hauenstein Cen­ Ready to research memoration Week to honor all can share, the value of ter, said he hopes there will King ’s life and legacy. learning and teaching to ­ be a robust airing of issues Research proposals related to Sustainable The event will be a moder ­ gether, ” he said. about the progress African- ated conversation between two St. Louis said one of the Americans have made in Agriculture Project now being accepted journalists, Nikole Hannah- goals of the Hauenstein American society. He said Jones and Jason Riley. Han- Center is to create a place the importance of this event BY JESS HODGE tices, cultivating leadership all the way through presenting nah-Jones is an award-win­ where leading minds can “re­ comes from students learn­ ASSOCIA TECaLANTHORN.COM and learning, nurturing place, the work,” Mendoza said. ning staff writer for The New examine their political and ing about the impact King growing community. This is only the second York Times Magazine, and intellectual traditions ” to fit made on American society. Oftentimes, some of the The guidelines were es­ cycle OURS is asking for pro ­ Riley is a columnist and edi­ in with the purpose of the “It’s important for students greatest ideas are stuck in the tablished and determined by posals since it is still in project torial board member for The Common Ground Initiative. to hear about a significant his ­ minds of people who don ’t the Sustainable Agriculture form. Because it is still a proj ­ Wall Street Journal. Together, “We’re interested in cul ­ torical figure and his contri ­ have an avenue to explore program which has a faculty ect, the office will see how it they will discuss civil rights tivating a public forum that bution to American freedom their thoughts and theories. committee who guides many goes from year-to-year and de­ advancements since the mid­ isn’t just another ideological and justice, ” Whitney said. Grand Valley State Univer ­ projects within the program. termine how many times they twentieth century, in addition echo chamber, ” he said. “Race and the American sity’s Office of Undergradu ­ Susan Mendoza, director of will offer the grant money. to challenges still facing the St. Louis said the event was Dream” is free and open to ate Research and Scholarship OURS, will deal directly with Mendoza said the re­ continued quest for equality. concocted by many different the public. Interested indi­ (OURS) is offering an oppor ­ the proposals and hopes the search depends on funding Scott St. Louis, program people within the Division of viduals can RSVP at www. tunity for people to share their two main goals of the propos ­ so, at minimum, proposals manager for the Hauenstein Inclusion and Equity and the hauensteincenter.org/RSVP. research thoughts and receive als will be accomplished. will be sought once a year. Center ’s Common Ground Hauenstein Center. The latter, money to pursue those ideas. “The first (goal) was to have However, this year there was OURS, in conjunction with folks understand and utilize additional funding so OURS the Brooks College of Inter­ SAP as a place to do active, requested proposals in Au ­ disciplinary Studies, is now either what we would call peer gust of 2016 and then again accepting research proposals research, so kind of what folks for the winter 2017 semester. that are related to GVSU’s Sus ­ traditionally think of as what Since this is only the sec­ tainable Agriculture Project. research may be, or applied ond cycle, Mendoza said it is Faculty members from any research where you ’re taking hard to determine about how discipline can apply to receive a concept and trying to imple­ many proposals will be sent in. an award of up to $6,000. ment within the site,” she said. Last year’s grant receivers These research proposals The second main goal were Amy McFarland, assis­ should relate to the mission is to get more undergradu ­ tant professor for environ ­ of the Sustainable Agricul ­ ates involved in the entire mental studies and Erik Nor- ture Project (SAP) and will be research process. dman, associate professor in viewed to determine if they “One of the things that is the biology department. meet the guidelines or not. very common at many col ­ The deadline is Tuesday, According to their website, leges but is especially unique Jan. 27. Each proposal should the Sustainable Agriculture at Grand Valley is the level to include a 200-word abstract, Project was started in 2008 as a which undergraduate students an updated curriculum vitae project to do four main things: are involved in research from (CV), a statement of the re­ seeding sustainable food prac­ the original argument or de­ search and a letter of support. EQUALITY: Jason Riley (left) and Nikole Hannah-Jones (right). Riley and Jones will discuss civil rights velopment of the hypothesis Tuesday. Jan. 17 as a Common Ground event, courtesy | Manhattan institute , Finn hawley -blue

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ARTS AT A GLANCE PHOTOGRAPHY iiiiiiiimHiiwiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiminiiiiNiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiimmnMiiiniimmiiiiiHii THE LIFE OF ASTRONAUT ROGER B. CHAFFEE GV journalism student creates An exhibition celebrating famous astronaut and Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, hosted by Grand Valley State University and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, will begin Monday, Jan. 9 from 7 a m. to 10 photo exhibit of life in Oman p.m. in the West Wall Gallery in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Campus. This photo exhibition honors the 50th BY CARMEN SMITH anniversary of Chaffee ’s death and aims to educate the CSMI THyd'L A N THORN. COM public on his life and accomplishments. Grand Valley State Univer ­ sity journalism student, Gabri- FACULTY AND STAFF CLIMBING SESSION ella Patti, created a photo ex­ The Grand Valley State University Climbing Center will hibit portraying life in Oman. hold an introductory rock climbing session for all inter­ Her exhibit focuses on break­ ested GVSU faculty and staff members Wednesday, Jan. 11 ing down language barriers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Field House, Room 170C. and the “universal language ” of During the event, participants will learn about dif­ humanity in the Middle Hast. ferent styles of climbing, basic equipment, routines Photography from Pattis and rating systems, basic body positioning, tech­ five-week, faculty-led trip to niques and general safety. Ibri, Oman is currently on dis­ All attendees are asked to dress comfortably in cloth­ play in the Red Wall Gallery in ing that allows free range of motion. Lake Ontario Hall on the Al­ lendale Campus from now un ­ CAMPUS LIFE NIGHT 2.0 til Friday, March 10. Join in on another Campus Life Night, an annual Patti majors in multime ­ student organization fair hosted by the Grand Valley dia journalism and interna­ State University Office of Student Life, Friday, Jan. 13 tional relations and minors at 6 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center. in Middle Eastern studies. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about The photos taken dur ­ more than 450 registered student organizations on cam ­ ing her study abroad trip to pus and the departmental resources GVSU has to offer Oman have been displayed while collecting free swag and light refreshments. before on the Blue Wall Gal­ lery in the DeVos Center DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: GRADUATE EDUCATION prior to this current exhibit. STUDY ABROAD While in Oman, Patti stud ­ All students interested in studying abroad in the ied business and Arabic while Dominican Republic in the graduate education program immersing herself in Middle are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Eastern culture. Patti said she Saturday, Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon in the DeVos referred to a quote from her LIFE IN THE OMAN: While GVSU journalism student, Gabriella Patti studied abroad in Oman, she took Center, Room 119E on the Pew Campus. favorite book to lead the way a series of photographs of Oman residents that portray their ways of life, courtesy I gabriella PATTI This program was created to provide students in the during her time in Oman called College of Education with an opportunity to learn about “The Little Prince,” which states English, so Patti had to learn to is portrayed in the media. guage barriers and all of that, social and cultural differences and apply that knowledge “If I can learn to understand a communicate and how to ask Laughing about boys, there ’s this beautiful universal people if she could photograph to systems of education in the United States. language without words, I can talking about clothes language that you will never An overview of the program will be included in the learn to understand the world. ” them in a respectful way. and sharing frustrations forget if you just have a little session as well as travel dates, financial aid options for She focused on taking pho ­ Patti said it was easier to through a “universal lan­ empathy and step out of your graduate students, housing and course content. tos of people in order to capture capture photos of men, es­ guage, ” Patti was able to get comfort zone, ” Patti said. The application deadline for this program is and explore humanity in the pecially if she was with men. to know the girls she was Through her experience Wednesday, Feb. 1. Middle East. Many of the peo ­ She has only a couple photos staying with in Oman. in Oman, Patti hopes to mo ­ ple in Oman spoke very little of women. Discussing the Through her photos and tivate others to experience misunderstandings and gen ­ experiences, Patti aims to show things outside of themselves eralizations of the Middle we are not the only people in and learn to be empathetic East, her photos show that this world, and people in the by exploring what the world within the Middle East, each Middle East experience things has to offer. Patti said her country and town is unique the same way we do; there is a time in Oman was reward­ and each person is unique. connection across borders. ing and encouraged her to “I wanted to capture hu ­ She hopes her pictures be more adventurous in manity. I wanted to show is will inspire people who are her time there and to learn that there is this “universal skeptical of the Middle East things outside of herself. language ” across the coun ­ and of Islam to explore their “I hope it inspires people tries and across barriers, and skepticisms and do further to think. We all have joys and that we’re all the same at the research outside of their com ­ sorrows, we all laugh, we have end of the day,” Patti said. fort zones. Patti encourages these friendships across bar­ Patti emphasized how all students to become a part riers, and I wanted to portray interesting and gratifying of the study abroad program. that in some way,” she said. “I it was to explore the cul ­ “At the end of the day, think I captured that for the DIVERSITY: Through her photographs, Patti aimed to convey a universal language shared among all ture outside of the “war and laughter is universal, tears are most part, there ’s a lot of ex­ people around the world and encourage others to welcome diversity. COURTESY | GABRIELLA PATTI stripes” way the Middle East universal, and despite lan­ pression in the pictures I took.”

PRODUCTION GV Opera Theater presents Sweeney Todd BY NICOLE BOBB playing Sweeney. and he feels very back and most complex character I’ve NBOBB@LAN THORN. COM “Sometimes a show just complete. Whenever I go ever played,” Elkiss said. ”(I’ve has timing and it just felt like up on stage to perform or tried to figure) out those Grand Valley State Uni­ it was the right time to do whenever I have music to complexities while keeping it versity Opera Theater pres­ it,” said Dale Schriemer, the work on I feel at home; I simple and not over dramatic ents Sweeney Todd: The De­ Sweeney Todd producer. “It feel complete. ” and not making me look like mon Barber of Fleet Street is a very intense, dramatic Sweeney is a complex a total psychopath at times.” with showings Friday, Feb. 3 experience. It is a very vo ­ character who changes from Sweeney Todd is a balance through Sunday, Feb. 12. cally demanding experience.” a decent-minded individual of comedy and horror with a Sweeney Todd will be The role of Sweeney was into someone seeking re­ musical mix of simple tunes the second show of the aca­ filled by Maxwell Elkiss, a mu ­ venge through murder after and more complex parts demic year for GVSU Op­ sic major at GVSU. Elkiss first life as he knew it is destroyed. in the score that require a era Theater, who presented became interested in being part “It’s a lot more compli ­ higher level of precision. The Gianni Schicchi this past of a production of Sweeney cated when it comes to de­ show is aimed to keep audi ­ fall. This dark-humored Todd in middle school. veloping the character, the ence members on their toes. comedy was written by “(Sweeney and I) both Hugh Wheeler and com ­ are very passionate about posed by Stephen Sond ­ what we do. He loves be­ heim. Sweeney Todd was ing a barber and I love be­ adapted to the cinema in ing a musician, ” Elkiss said. 2007 with Johnny Depp “When he picks up those THEATER: GVSU actors in Opera Theater will be performing Swee­ razors he feels so at home ney Todd, a dark-humored comedy, courtesy I caitlyn cusack

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CARTER FINISHES FIFTH IN HARLON HILL AWARD VOTING Grand Valley State football's Martayveus Carter finished fifth in the Harlon Hill Award for play ­ er of the year in Division II. Carter was the only non-senior among the finalists for the award. Colorado School of Mines senior quarterback Justin Dvorak won the award with 185 total points. Dvorak's 185 finished 72 points ahead of second place finisher Kyle Zimmerman of Northwest Missouri State. North Alabama ’s Jacob Tucker fin­ ished in third and Augustana's Trey Heid finished in fourth, two points ahead of Carter. Carter rushed for a GVSU single-season record 1,908 yards and 20 touchdowns. He aver ­ aged 7.5 yards per carry, the best in the nation for running backs with 250 carries or more. Carter recorded 10 100-yard rushing games and four 200-yard rush ­ ing games. Carter led the Lakers to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the NCAA Dll Quarterfinals. The Lakers were bested by GLIAC rival Ferris State in the playoffs. FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES 2017 SCHEDULE AND NON­ CONFERENCE OPPONENTS THROUGH 2019 LEADER: Grand Valley State senior Trevin Alexander lets a free throw fly during a game last season. The Lakers played three opponents over the winter recess, defeat­ The Grand Valley State foot­ ing the Lake Erie Storm (73-62) and the Ashland Eagles (87-75), but lost to the Tiffin Dragons, 80-72, putting their record at 9-5 (5-2 GLIAC). GVL I LUKE holmes ball team announced its 2017 schedule and non-conference opponents through 2019. The 2017 season will include nine games against GLIAC opponents ‘Us versus the GLIAC’ and two non-conference games. The Lakers will host Indianapolis in the first game of GV hoops goes 2-1 over Holiday break the 2017 regular season along with another non-conference BY BEAU TROUTMAN on the road Saturday, Jan. “Just establish yourself perspective, Greason had The win over the storm battle at Truman State. GVSU SPOR TSaLAN THORN. C OM 7. The Lakers improved to early down in the paint a combined total of three was the Lakers’ first game in will play Indianapolis again in 9-5 (5-2 GLIAC), putting and force coach to keep points and four rebounds over two weeks. The Lakers 2018, along with non-conference hatever New them in a three-way tie you in the game, and he in 16 minutes played in the played three games in total opponent Delta State in 2018 and Year’s resolu ­ with Ferris State and Lake did that, 1 applaud him. previous two games. over the Holiday break, and 2019. tions Grand Superior State for third 1 told him, ‘Keep doing He said his perfor ­ split a two-game home se­ GVSU has had success WValley State re­ place in the conference. that. Every game, double ­ mance Saturday was a ries at the GVSU Fieldhouse. against both Indianapolis and serve center Justin Greason “I told (Greason) double, easy money. ’” confidence booster. GVSU fell to the Tiffin Drag­ Delta State. The Lakers are 20-2 made appear to be working. they ’re a small team, es­ It was Greason ’s fourth “We have an advantage ons 80-72 'Thursday, Dec. 17, against Indianapolis and have Greason led the Lakers tablish yourself early, start of the season and his on most teams,” Greason but bounced back with an one win in the lone game against in maybe his best game of we ll be looking for you first since Nov. 16. Greason said. “We have two big 87-75 win over the Ashland Delta State in 2006. the season with 18 points down there, ” said GVSU filled in for starting center guys that can play pretty Eagles Saturday, Dec. 19. "We are excited to get and ten rebounds in a 73- senior Trevin Alexan^ Drake Baar, who was out well, so I think if we play Senior forward Juwan Indianapolis and Delta State on 62 win over the Lake Erie der, who finished with 13 with an ankle injury. To at a high level, we’re going our schedule as non-conference Storm (2-14, 1-7 GLIAC) points and five boards. put his performance into to be a hard team to beat.” SEE M. HOOPS | A8 opponents through 2019,” said GVSU coach Matt Mitchell. "Indianapolis and Delta State W. BASKETBALL have great traditions of compet­ ing in the NCAA playoffs and on the national stage." GVSU is following up an un­ defeated regular season in 2016 in which the Lakers claimed the GLIAC title and earned a playoff spot for the 13th time since 2001. GVSU LEADS DIRECTORS’ CUP STANDINGS After the conclusion of fall athletics, Grand Valley State leads the Learfield Directors' Cup standings with 350 points. The Lakers are followed by Colorado Mines (324), Long Island University Post (257), Alaska Anchorage (235) and Shippensburg (233.5). GVSU is an 11-time winner of the Directors’ Cup and are on its way to adding to that total. The Lakers finished with four top-five finishes in the five sports that competed. The women's cross country team won the 2016 National Championship (100 points), and the men’s cross country team and women’s soc­ cer team both finished second for 90 points each. The football team added 70 points with a fifth place finish. The Lakers earned a NCAA National Championship, four GLIAC titles and three NCAA Regional titles. Twenty athletes earned All-American honors dur­ ing the fall. BACK IN ACTION: Grand Valley State's Taylor Parmley holds the ball during a game last season. The Lakers played four games over the Holiday break, notching wins over the Lake Erie Storm (50-45), Wisconsin-Parkside (82-53) and the Tiffin Dragons (85-39), and suffering one loss to No. 1 ranked Ashland, 75-61. GVL I Emily frye

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BY JOSH PEICK it very well.” from my teammates putting ers’ toughest test this season, back strong for the next two for any team because of her JPEICK(ci)LAN THORN. COM The bulk of the offensive me in that position to be able Ashland. GVSU hosted the games over break." height, is improving each game production did not come to score. ” top ranked team in the na­ GVSU proceeded to win and becoming more acclimat­ The Grand Valley State from one of the five GVSU Parmley missed a few tion Monday, Dec. 19 in one the next two games during the ed with the competitiveness of women ’s basketball team starters, but from one of the games due to an ankle in­ of their four games over the winter recess, one in convinc ­ college basketball. took care of business on the first players off the bench. jury, but since her return she Holiday break, and other ing fashion against Wisconsin- “I think she ’s gotten used road with a 50-45 win over For the second time in four has done nothing but pro ­ than a three minute stretch Parkside on New Year’s Eve. to the physical aspect of the the Lake Erie Storm Saturday, games, Taylor Parmley led vide the Lakers with instant in the third quarter, the Lak­ The Lakers dominated in the college game,” Williams said. Jan. 7. The Lakers (10-3, 5-2 the team in points. offense off the bench. ers gave them everything 82-53 victory. “She ’s adjusting and being more GLIAC) used a 14-point half ­ Parmley finished the game “Since she ’s been back, her they can handle. A couple of bench players aggressive and with that comes time lead to propel them to a with 11 points and six re­ ankle is better now and she ’s To close out the third quar ­ that have also had an impact success. ” conference win. bounds, proving to be a men­ able to move, and she ’s back to ter, the Eagles scored 13 unan ­ on the leakers success are fresh ­ Another player who found “We showed some tough ­ ace on the low blocks. the way she was at the end of swered points, enough to pull men Gassidy Boensch and Jenn her rhythm over the past few ness on the road, ” said GVSU “I think I have an advan ­ last year,” Williams said. “She ’s away from the Inkers. DeBoer. The freshmen duo led games is Piper Tucker. The coach Mike Williams. “We tage on the low block,” Parm­ a tough (matchup) inside be­ “It’s always fun to get a the team in scoring with dou ­ veteran forward recorded two stayed the course. We had a ley said. “I feel like I’m pretty cause she can score. ” challenge like Ashland, ” said ble digit points against Wis­ double digit point games in game plan we put in, and I good at drawing fouls, but Parmley was also the GVSU senior Piper Tucker. consin-Parkside. thought our players stuck to it’s also getting good passes leading scorer in the Lak­ “It motivated us to come Boensch, a tough matchup SEE W. HOOPS | A8

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W. HOCKEY An American dream Two Lakers selected to compete with US Women’s National University Team

BY JACOB ARVIDSON from Dec. 28-30 in both Chi ­ ple took notice. Many spec­ ery one of the girls that were Team is in Kazakhstan. The and break the news, though JARVIDSONidLANTHORN.COM cago and St. Louis to try out tators showed up to watch invited and I’m happy for Lakers will have to rely on I’m sure most of them already for a place on the national practices and the exhibition Kendra and Lauren, two vital depth to get them through know. Missing a few games for Dawning the red, white team. All 28 women at the games. Seeing all the people parts of our team,” he said. two tough games without Grand Valley is going to be and blue of the United camp were from the ACHA. look at her as a top hockey Mckernan said the U.S. two of their top players. hard, but I think our team is States is an honor most ath ­ “More than half of the talent blew Allen away. Women ’s National Univer ­ “We have a deep enough strong enough that we can do letes can only dream about. girls were from the CCWHA, “Walking through the hall ­ sity Team will flourish with roster, ” McKernan said. “Ob­ it without Lauren and I.” That dream became a which is this league that Grand way with all the kids, they were the offensive skillset of My­ viously those players will be The U.S. will face Russia and reality for the first time for Valley plays in,” Tasker said. staring at us, and I know I’m ers and the puck-sjopping missed for that weekend se­ Japan in the first round of the Grand Valley State womens “So we knew most of the play­ kind of larger, but they were ability of Allen in net. ries, but we have other play­ tournament on Sunday, Jan. 29 cfub hocktfy goaltender Lau ­ ers, give or take a few from just staring at us and their par­ “On any given day, Lauren ers that are more than willing and Tuesday, Jan. 31, respec­ ren Allen and a second time Minnesota or Massachusetts. ” ents were telling them to take can be the top goalie in the to step up and we’re going to tively. Myers expects each game for forward Kendra Myers. The women participated a glimpse at the U.S.A. hockey nation and Kendra can be one need them to step up. ” to be a test, but looks forward to The two Lakers were se­ in several training sessions as players," Allen said. “I was of the most dominant players Allen and Myers feel a bit the opener against Russia. lected as members of the U.S. well as two exhibition games awestruck at the whole expe­ in the nation, offensively and torn leaving their teammates “From what I experienced Womens National University against'the Lindenwood Uni­ rience because I’ve never had defensively, ” McKernan said. while the GVSU season is still last time, I think Russia is a Team which will compete in versity women ’s NCAA Divi ­ anything like that happen. ” McKernan and the GVSU in progress, but they couldn ’t very strong team and I think Almaty, Kazakhstan from Sat­ sion 1 team and the Chicago GVSU head coach Sean team will miss Allen and My­ pass up the opportunity to that will be our toughest game,” urday, Jan. 28 to Wednesday, Mission U19 team. McKernan is proud to be able ers for an important weekend represent the United States. she said. “We have overall great Feb. 8 as part of the 2017 Win­ After the few days at train­ to say his players were chosen series against the University “That ’s always the tough talent and I think we’re going to ter World University Games. ing camp, Allen, Myers and to represent their country. of Michigan while the U.S. part,” Myers said. “We’re going do really well in Kazakhstan.” “I’ve been playing hock ­ Tasker headed back home “I’m proud of each and ev- Women ’s National University to have to go back after break ey for nearly 16 years now and awaited a phone call no ­ and I’ve always dreamed tifying them if they had made of having a U.S.A. logo on the final 22-woman roster. my sweater,” Allen said. Allen and Myers got the Myers will be representing news they had been hoping for. GVSU for the second time on “In all honesty, I cried a the international stage. She lot when I figured out, ” Allen was selected as part of the said. “I was on my way home 2015 U.S. Womens National from Grand Valley and I had University Team along with to pull over because I couldn ’t fellow Laker Corey Robison. even see. I was just so excited “Its a big honor to go about it. I’m proud to repre­ again, ” she said. “We’re play­ sent all my friends and family ing for our country and we’re in the sport I love. ” going overseas with 22 of the Tasker was chosen as best (American Collegiate an alternate and could still Hockey Association) players.” make the trip to Kazakhstan, Having been in a similar but only if there is an injury situation before, Myers felt she or illness to another player. had an advantage at the tryouts. “1 wasn’t heartbroken, but “It helped for sure, ” she said. it was still a little disappoint ­ “I know coach Shelley Looney ing, ” she said. “It’s still a cool and coach Scott Hicks because opportunity to do the camp I worked with them two years and be invited as an alternate. ago, so that was comforting. ” Most players didn’t even get Myers, Allen and GVSU an opportunity to try out. ” defenseman Brelin Tasker This was a training camp GOING ABROAD: Lauren Allen (left) and Kendra Myers (right) compete in games played at home last year. Allen and Myers will be repre­ were called to training camp for a national team and peo ­ senting GVSU in Kazakhstan after being selected to compete with the U.S. Women's National University Team GVL/ courtesy I archive

ley plans to use him in a games against Northwood M. HOOPS more varied role. Thursday, Jan. 12 and Lake CONTINUED FROM A7 “(Starks) has really picked Superior State Saturday, it up in the last month or so, ” Jan. 14. With the fall se­ Starks made three out of his Wesley said. “Senior, kind mester in the books, Alex­ five season starts over the of knows what ’s going on. I ander wants toxfffhis team three game Holiday-stretch, think he ’s made a conscious compete near or at the top and played his best basket­ effort to be more vocal. His of the conference in 2017. ball of the season. He was practices have been bet­ “We have to have an ‘us ’ starting in place of regular ter, he ’s taking on more of a mentality,” Alexander said. starter sophomore Zach leadership role. ” “Us versus the GLIAC. We West, who had his playing Along with Starks’ per­ were picked to be in the time reduced due to a con ­ formance, Alexander and middle of the pack, so we’ve cussion. senior Luke Ryskamp both got to have the underdog Starks took advantage scored in double figures mentality. (Other teams) of his opportunity, scor ­ against the Dragons, Ea­ got to prove to me why they ing 23 points in the loss to gles and Storm. were picked above us. ” the Dragons and a career- After shaking off the high 26 in the win over the rust against the Storm, the Eagles. Starks, who is aver ­ Lakers will get back into aging 9.9 points-per-game the swing of things with in 22 minutes a game this season, is now in the start­ um ing five going forward for the Lakers after his perfor ­ College Special mance in not just those two $6.95 1 Item pizza games, but the last several with valid games. Starks has made his ! GVSU ID presence felt coming off the bench as a scrappy defend­ All day „ er and a guy the team can everyday count on for hustle plays. | pick up or West will still see sub ­ delivery stantial time off the bench, THE JAM: Grand Valley State senior Trevin Alexander throws down a dunk in GVSU’s win over Great and GVSU coach Ric Wes­ Lakes Christian Nov. 16. Alexander is one of three seniors on GVSU's 2016-17 roster. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF

looking for my shot is the main kx)k to continue the success in W. HOOPS thing for me,” Tucker said. a two-game GLLAC road trip 3 8 CONTINUED FROM A7 After going 3-1 over the next weekend. GVSU will face ... h holiday break, the Lakers are off against Northwood Thurs ­ the last four games, including ranked No. 21 in the nation and day, Jan. 12 and I^ke Superior 7 8 4 a team-high 16 points against second in the GLIAC North State Saturday, Jan. 14. Tiffin in an 85-39 win. Division behind rival Saginaw “Staying confident and Valley State. The Lakers will 1 5 9 6 4 8 7 3 7 1 4 2 6 7 1 2 •

JUMP BALL: Taylor Parmley (14) goes for the ball during a game last season. GVSU is currently ranked No. 21 in the nation and second in the GLIAC South behind rival Saginaw Valley State. GVL | EMILY FRYE I Answers on pg. io Level: Advanced

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SWIM AND DIVE

BACKSTROKE: Grand Valley State swimmer Leome Van Noort works hard during a practice at the GVSU pool. The Lakers departed for Miami, Florida for a training trip Dec. 28-Jan. 4, and then returned home to host Wayne State in their first meet of the new year. The Laker men and women both came away victorious over the Warriors, with the men claiming a 198-102 win while the women won 172-128. GVL | EMILY FRYE Q If f All GV swim and dive men, women defeat DClwIV I rum YatallUll Wayne State in first meet back from break

BY JAKE CARROLL sessions we usually had about in the 200-yard freestyle a pool record in the 400-yard butterfly behind teammate As far as diving went, JCA RROL L(a>LAN THORN. COM 45 minutes of either dry-land with a final time of 1:51.64. freestyle relay, he also finished Melina Goebel with a time Brad Dalrymple showed exercises or weights. Good She also finished first in the first in the 400-yard medley of 2:15.02. She also finished more of the same while win­ The Grand Valley State training, gtxxl weather and we 200-yard individual medley relay as part of the GVSU A- first in the 1000-yard free­ ning both boards again. For mens and women ’s swim and came back ready to mil.” with a time of 2:12.48. team with a time of 3:24.15, style with a time of 10:34.56. the 3-meter dive he finished dive teams looked a little more The Lakers took their tal­ Speaking of pool records, he finished first in the 50-yard Van Noort finished first in with a score of 336.45, and in tan than normal this past Sat­ ents to South Beach starting the GVSU A-team consist ­ freestyle with a final time of the 500-yard freestyle as well the 1-meter dive he finished urday, Jan. 7, when they took Wednesday, Dec. 28. Eleven ing of Gabriel Souza, Liam 21.32 and he also came in first with a final time of 5:04.96. with a final score of 308.47. on Wayne State in the GVSU practices later, they were ready Little, Ben Walling, and Dan­ in the 100-yard freestyle with a She capped off the day with “Today I felt a little ner­ pool. This is because they had to take on the Wayne State ny Abbott also broke a pool final time of 46.33. another first place victory in vous, ” Dalrymple said. “One just returned from a training Warriors. GVSU dove into the record in the 400-yard free­ “(Wayne State) had a ton of the 400-yard freestyle relay as of the Wayne guys had a big­ trip in Miami, Florida. new semester just the way they style relay with a final time tough training too, so we were part of the GVSU A-team fin­ ger list (of dives) than me, but “We had two practices a had envisioned, with the men of 3:04.89.To put that time in sort of in the same boat, ” Ab­ ishing with a time of 3:37.66. you ’ve just got to stay focused dayf said GVSU coach Andy claiming the win 198-102, and perspective, the world record bott said. “We were confident Van Noort has her eyes set and do what you know.” Boyce. “We would practice the women also taking home a in the 400-meter relay was and that ’s how you need to ap­ on bigger goals for herself. The GVSU swim and swimming for two hours in the 172-128 victory. set by a team including Mi­ proach every meet, and how “For me personally, I am dive teams will be back in morning, and diving for two This meet was one of the chael Phelps. The final time you can get your best results. ” focused on nationals, ” Van action next Saturday, Jan. hours in the morning. Then we largest meets GVSU will for their team was 3:03:30. On the women ’s side, Le- Noort, a defending champion, 14 at Findlay. would to the same thing in the have this season. For the men, Abbott also onie Van Noort had another said. “I hope I can win all my afternoon. After our morning For the women, Sam had a monster day for the Lak­ stellar day in the pool. She fin­ races at nationals and that ’s Postmus set a pool record ers. Other than being part of ished second in the 200-yard what I’m really going for.

CLUB HOCKEY

ONWARD AND UPWARD: Grand Valley State Division II club hockey’s Collin Finkhouse awaits the puck drop in the Lakers' game against Rochester Oct. 7. GVSU ended the first half of its season with an 11-4-1 re­ cord. and are hoping they can improve on that mark in the latter half of a season in which GVSU has seen the development of several young players on the roster from the beginning of the year GVL I EMILY FRYE GV D2 hockey looking forward New Year's resolutionsto second half of season going to be confident enough The biggest source of pro ­ of 5-3, scoring all five goals in of competition since Dec. 17 new year’s resolutions and the BY ROBBIE TRIANO RTRIANO(d)LANTHORN.COM to step into leadership roles, ” duction for the Lakers has the second period, but showed during a weekend series at In­ first step before Regional Tour ­ Forbes said. "Our captains can come from Finkhouse ’s line of a lack of effort the first and last diana University (6-10) Jan. 13- naments, which begin Feb. 25. As 2016 ’s chapter —fi­ only do so much to lead during Sherman (7 G, 6 A) and Mar­ period, and in the next game 14 to get a head start on their nally—comes to a close, 2017 games and practices, but slowly rett (5 G, 6 A), combining for which resulted in a 3-1 loss. opens the new year for students and surely they have turned up 48 total points and 22 goals. Another underlying issue to set high hopes and create res­ the intensity to pash each other But besides the success of for the Lakers is their time olutions for self-improvement. to become better.” their reliable first-line play, the spent in the penalty box. The The same goes for Grand One shining star for the other lines have struggled to team has combined for a to ­ Valley State’s Division II men ’s Lakers is senior Collin Fink- deliver that same type of pro ­ tal of 293 penalty minutes, hockey team as they reflect on hoase, who leads the team in duction, which has been a ma­ highlighted by freshman the first semester’s successes, total points, goals scored, and jor point-of-emphasis moving Ryker Barber’s team leading but look to resolve major issues assists (10 G, 14 A). Finkhoase forward from coach Forbes. 48 penalty minutes. in their offense moving for ­ has excelled so far at creating “It’s obvious that they ’re our Freshman standout Matt ward in the new year. goal-scoring opportunities best line and have to be, but Sherman is guilty with a The Lakers ended 2016 for his teammates, but has when they ’re off the ice we need total of 41 penalty minutes, and the first half of its season shocked his teammates, and to see players step up and carry but realizes that in order for with an 11-4-1 record, a sur ­ even himself, at his success at that offeasive load, ” Forbes said. the Lakers to make a deep prise to most due to its very finding the back of the net. Although this team has playoff run they need to stay young roster of 17 combined “It’s a lot of fun playing with experienced early success, out of the box and on the ice. freshmen and sophomores. my line (consisting of Matt the consensus from players “Plain and simple, we play Even head coach Mike Forbes Sherman and Troy Marrett) and coaches was that they ’ve our best when we’re unselfish had qualms that their youth ­ because of how skilled they are only showed glimpses of and not taking too many pen­ ful roster would possibly at shooting and how unselfish their true potential. alties,” Sherman said. “Taking struggle early on, but has been they are,” Finkhouse said. “Ev­ The lakers have struggled ourselves out of the game is not qHcnJ open at rampus pleasantly surprised with his eryone on the team knows I to stay consistent production what we need because we play underclassmen and their abil­ pass more because I don ’t have and effort wise, which was such a team oriented game. 616 9/uftcn fk/spidb ity to fulfill leadership roles. the best shot, but I’ve learned highlighted during a weekend “Once we correct these mis­ ri4iC('k out if mote detaifo “We got a whole roster of when to pass or when to shoot series against Lindenwood takes, we’re a very solid team on talented new players, but the as a playmaker and it has been earlier this season. The lakers offense and defense” biggest concern was if they were working for me” captured game one with a score GVSU will have its first taste JANUARY 9, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A10 | SPORTS (vGVLSPORTS 10

Who’s going to Lanthorn sports win the College writers weigh in on Football Playoff? championship matchup

story: David versus Goliath, my least favorite people in them down. The Tide’s 36-30 ‘Bama. But would they the 1980 Winter Olympics sports right now, and I don ’t offense with freshman beat the Cleveland Browns? “Miracle on Ice” and Frazier like Clemson because my Jalen Hurts at quarterback (The answer is absolutely beating Ali because no one dad went to South Carolina. and the powerful running freaking not) likes a bully, which in this If I had to pick my poison, back committee led by Bo case is Alabama in their it would have to be Clem­ Scarbrough will be the quest of finishing its season son, though. For the sake of most physical challenge the undefeated and going (Drake seeing Nick Saban in tears, I Tigers have faced all year. voice) back-to-back. But on hope Deshaun Watson oblit ­ The Tide role 27-21. Beau Troutman -- Clem- Jacob Arvidson — Clem­ Monday, Jan. 9, the underdog erates Alabama’s defense. I’m son 30, Alabama 20 son 24, Alabama 21 (Clemson) does not get their taking the Tigers 27-20. Alabama will be squar ­ I can’t imagine either team day. Why? Because when you ing off against Clemson in a putting up a goose egg like the watch ‘Bama, they are clearly rematch of the 2016 national Ohio State Buckeyes in round bigger, stronger and just sim­ championship, a game ‘Bama one, but I do expect a low- ply more polished with coach Josh Peick — Alabama 17, won 45-40. In a very un ­ scoring affair. Strong defense Nick Saban as their messiah Clemson 7 usual chain of events, ‘Bama is going to be the theme in leading them to the promised I feel like I’m selling offensive coordinator Lane this one and I think it will be land. ‘Bama takes the dub my soul to the devil here Kiffin left the team to take close late. Clemson has made in convincing fashion 34-17 picking Alabama, but they over as Florida Atlantic ’s coach a living on squeaking by with over Clemson. Roll Tide. Brady McAtamney — Ala­ are just way better than after their 24-7 first round close finishes this year and I bama 36, Clemson 30 everyone else. Their de­ win over Washington. That, think they ’ll put a cap on their Brendan McMahon — Ala­ There's a reason it’s Roll fense may be the best the coupled with the presence of season by doing it once more. bama 27, Clemson 21 Tide. It’s not Roll Huskies, program has ever fielded. true freshman Jalen Hurts at I have Alabama beat­ and we saw that last weekend As a fan, I will be rooting quarterback will cause some ing Clemson to give them when Alabama manhandled for Clemson all the way. problems on that side of the their fifth nation cham ­ Washington 24-7. Its certainly As a realistic observer of ball. Not only that, but Clem­ pionship within the past not Roll Buckeyes, either, the game, I expect the Tide son and defensive coordinator decade. While Clemson as Clemson dominated that to be holding the trophy at Brent Venables are coming quarterback and Heisman game as well as any team the end of the game. off of a 31 -0 shutout over the Trophy runner-up Deshaun could. But, nor is it Roll Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Jake Carroll - Clemson Watson leads one of the Tigers, and though I have love round. Clemson quarterback 27, Alabama 20 most explosive offenses for quarterback Deshaun Wat­ Deshaun Watson will go out To be perfectly frank, in the nation, Alabama’s son, receiver Mike Williams in a blaze of glory and give Robbie Triano - Alabama I don ’t want either one of defense, with five projected and the rest of the Clemson coach Dabo Swinney his first 34, Clemson 17 these teams to win. Alabama first rounders in this com ­ faithful, the near-unbeatable championship. People love the underdog coach Nick Saban is one of ing NFL Draft, will shut Tide will, you guessed it, Roll.

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