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Leslie Perales. News Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn vJ newseianthorn com NEWS Monday. April 23, 2007 L GV supports Virginia Tech victims
Community attends “It was hard to sit in front of on Facebook.com asking their the TV,” Jay said “We needed to friends to meet them at the Cook candlelit vigil to be somewhere where there were Carillon Clock Tower Within honor victims of young people and there was hope hours more than 1,100 people had and there was caring and that we been invited to the vigil through nation’s deadliest could feel that community ” the Web site Student Senate, shooting Jay's father was a Virginia Tech GVSU administrators, student graduate as well Jay stood in front organizations and many other of the GVSU students thanking volunteers came together to ensure By Leslie Perales them for providing he and his wife the community had candles to hold, GVL News l-dilor a place to go. flags to sign and paper for writing “I would say that it's not just a letters. Jay and Lisa Abbott felt Virginia thing, it’s nut just Virginia “I am really impressed, but I’m comfort standing among a group Tech, it’s Grand Valley and not surprised," said Man McLogan. of about 400 Grand Valley State universities all over the country, vice president for University University community members at all over the world and when I look Relations The sense of community a candlelight vigil April 17. around 1 see an outpouring of care that Grand Valley has and that our The couple, residents of and love, this should be a comfort students share with each other. I’m Rockford, Mich., graduated from to (the students of Virginia Tech)," certain, is the underpinning for the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Jay said. “It's a comfort to us. ” community they wish to share with State University in the mid-1980s University President Thomas J. Virginia, and I am very proud to be They heard of die vigil, held for the Haas and Student Senate President part of this community." students of Virginia Tech, on the Frank Foster addressed the group McLogan said he hopes the radio at about 5:30 p.m. on April of supporters at the beginning of GVSU community can help 17. the vigil. The group fit candles comfort the students of Virginia “We wanted to be in Blacksburg for 33 minutes — one minute for Tech as well as their friends and (Va.)," Jay said That’s home, the each student or faculty member families campus is a part of our lives and killed in the shooting Guests took “You hope and pray that nothing has been for all of our fives, but we the microphone and shared their like this would ever happen at any couldn't be there. You can ’t just get feelings openly. place you love or to anyone that you up and fly down there.” The event was put together know, and when it does it’s difficult GVl Aittuv* / Xjitlyn Irwin But the Abbotts could not sit quickly that afternoon A group to know what to do, ” McLogan Solidarity Students gather at the dock tower on April 17 to remember those who have died m the Virginia Tech shooting home and do nothing. of students began a discussion See Vigil, AS Valley battle Proposal 2 hits home ends with two Administrators “No changes to the admissions Action was added to the state process are necessary, as race, constitution — will still receive may change gender or ethnicity have never the award under the original requirements so been deciding factors.” Me Logan conditions Laker victories added. Those who applied after students can keep One of the largest awards that date will have to wait until under review is the Bert Price May for results, as university By Shawn Zalewski GVl Aichm* / Mart •uttrrftHd scholarships scholarship, which awarded $5.7 administrators ate in the process GVL Staff Writer Topping out: Students cheei during the announcement at million to 895 students in 2006. of modifying the requirements halftime that GVSU won this year s Battle of the Valleys GVSU By Shawn Zalewski according to the Grand Rapids of the scholarship so it complies After four years, the title of Battle of the Valleys football also went on to win the game GVL SU^ff Writer Press with the new state law, McLogan champion again belongs to Grand Valley State Me Logan explained those said. If a decision is reached University simultaneously on and off the field. “This was a good milestone for senate and set Since the ban on Affirmative who applied for the award by May. the awards could be GVSU students, staff and the surrounding the tone for the future. ” Carson said. ’’Let’s keep Action has taken effect in before Dec. 22 — the day the community worked together to raise $19,337.72 the Valley trophy in the valley it originated in. ” Michigan, Grand Valley Stale amendment to ban Affirmative See Proposal 2, AS in total revenue, edging past Saginaw Valley State For Student Senate President Frank Foster, University administrators are University’s total of $19,160.06. the halftime announcement on Nov. 4 was the reevaluating some scholarships “I was totally amazed at the amount of money culmination of a great week. to ensure they are protected. raised ... it definitely exceeded my expectations,” He thanked the staff of the Kirkhof Center. While race, gender and said Jesus Solis, principal of Burton Middle School, Campus Dining, the Greek community, several ethnicity were factored into which will receive at least $15,000 of the donations university deans and even the custodial staff for whether a student receives raised by GVSU. “I am extremely happy with the making (he campaign a success. certain scholarships, new criteria level of commitment, compassion and warm hearts “When the total was announced, that’s when are being developed to open of the students at the university. ” everything sunk in." Foster said. “It made sense ... awards to more students, based Both universities' totals eclipsed last year’s everything we did really mattered " on grade point average, financial funds, including GVSU’s $7,327 for the Make- In addition to the $15,000 that will fund books need and if the applicant is a first- A-Wish Foundation and SVSU’s $13,012 for the for Burton Middle School in Grand Rapids. Foster generation college student. United Way. said he will leave it up to the Student Senators Twenty-five scholarships will More than $6,300 was raised from donations to decide where the remaining funds should be remain intact even if they arc made though campus dining and only 27 T-shirts allocated. The money will either be donated to open only to certain minority remained out of the 1.500 originally put up for sale, the middle school or sent to the Make-A-Wish groups because they are funded said Rob Daigneau. vice president of finance for Foundation, fulfilling last year's request. by private donations and will Student Senate. Solis said the funds will definitely benefit be legally reviewed under the Anne Marie Carson, executive vice president of students at the school. Already. GVSU’s School original criteria established by GVl Archly* / Anna ScwaHtef senate, said it was great to see the university come of Education pledged $10,000 to directly and the scholarship’s founders, said Speaking out: Man McLogan. vice president for University Relations, answers together to support a good cause. She thanked the immediately fund some books for the library. Solis Matt Me Logan, vice president a question asked by freshman David lames regarding what the university wtk Office of Student Life, the Presidents ’ Office and added that a year and a half still remains to raise for University Relations change with Proposal 2 s passage everyone who volunteered their time. See Victory, AS Tour paints Haas picture of campus life
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> a A4 Monday. April 23. 2007 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn Senate's reserve account runs low
Numerous requests to plan ahead where their dollars went. Foster said from student Organizations that still need organizations leave money arc encouraged to network with other student $69 in GVSU’s organizations to co-sponsor events, he said. reserve account Senate denied the College Republicans' original request By Leslie Perales of $10,000 for lack of funds GVL News Editor Since the College Republicans already exhausted Student Senate has their funds to bnng Stossel to distributed all but $69 of the GVSU. they are trying to find Student Life Fund reserve other groups to co-sponsor the account to fund student event, said Amanda Zaluckyj, organizations for the rest of the president of the College semester. Republicans The group is The reserve account holds also working with the Ad Club money foe registered student and Public Relations Student organizations that need help to Society of America to publicize fund events, conferences and the event, she added. programs “It offers opportunities to do The last large portion of co-sponsorships, ” Foster said. the money in the account. “You can have LSU (Latino $5,000, was given to College Student Union) and BSU GVl A'chw* I Kyt* A MuAtct Republicans on Feb. 15. The (Black Student Union) working Taking a stand: Anti-war demonstrators stream for the release of Hermann Kurthen, a GVSU sociology professor, as he is apprehended by Grand Rapids police The group is working to bring ABC together." demonstration was held on the corner of Burton Street and East Beltline March 17. News’ John Stossel to Grand As of January, more than Valley State University. $225,000 of unused Student Senate President Life Fund money was floating Frank Foster said student in the accounts of student organizations should not worry organizations, said Michelle Protest ends in arrests about the exhaustion of the Burke. Office of Student Life reserve account. Appropriations adviser. Troops Bring Them Home," Grand Rapids' noise ordinance. not returned as of press time. GVSU professor is “This year we made a The College Republicans “Save America Impeach Bush," “The crowd continued to be Two other individuals who conscious effort to give was the last group able to put in arrested at protest and “Stop U.S. imperialism." boisterous, profane and began interfered with police officers responsibility to individual a reserve request. Burke said in addition to those with vulgar spilling onto Burton Street were taken into custody for marking fourth groups,” he said. There were eight more groups language. creating a traffic hazard." Grand resisting and obstructing a police In previous years, with requests after College anniversary of Iraq At the home of Ehlers, Rapids Police Captain Curt officer. VanderKooi said. senate was always the Republicans that were turned protesters put signs in the VanderKooi said. war During the course of the liaison between funding down, she added. representative's front yard, After ignoring repeated arrests, one protester threw a and student organizations. Steve Harford, president including one that read. “War requests to discontinue the use By Erik Westlund small explosive device that Foster said. Members wanted of the GVSU Roller Hockey criminal lives here.” They also of a megaphone, the first arrest GVL Assistant News Editor started a fire and had to be the responsibility of funds Club, said he did not know the duct-taped a cardboard sign to was made for violating the noise extinguished, he said. and management to fall on reserve account was so low. his home that asked him to sign a ordinance, he added. An anti-war march in Grand GVSU junior and ACTIVATE the shoulders of student "I was kind of counting pledge to end the war GVSU sociology professor Rapids marking the fourth member Chris Mills said the organizations, he said. on putting in a request if we Another demonstrator put Hermann Kurthen was tackled arTests did not take away from The remaining amount is did make it to nationals," he anniversary of the Iraq invasion a flier in neighbors' doors that to the ground and handcuffed the message of the protest. a response to how student said “It's kind of unfortunate March 17 led to the arrests of four read. "CRIME ALERT! One after “creating a disturbance “It absolutely comes with the organizations asked for more because this is a time where a people, including a Grand Valley of your neighbors has provided while obstructing a traffic lane." territory,” he said. “You have to money, said Rob Daigneau. vice lot of teams are ending their State University professor legal and financial support for VanderKooi said. take it to the streets to inspire president of Appropriations for regular seasons and going on to About ISO demonstrators the following crimes: The killing Sheila McCarthy, 57, Student Senate It gives them the rcgionals and nationals. ” gathered at the comer of East of more than 3,000 U.S. soldiers, witnessed the arrest and said change." the responsibility to make their Senate gave more money Beltline Avenue and Burton approximately 650,000 Iraqi Kurthen was pushed into the Mills said the public reaction own decisions, he added Street SE at about 12:30 p.m. civilians, torture of prisoners, and street as a result of the crowd's was generally positive. Senate intended for students See Account, AS before marching to the home of paying contracted mercenaries to momentum. “I was pretty impressed." U S. Rep Vernon Ehlcrs. The prosecute the war in Iraq ." “I think he was very innocent, ” he said. “For being such a protest, organized by the Grand The protesters were asked to she said. “1 think the police were conservative town, I thought Rapids chapter of the anti-war leave the private property and very out of line. I saw the police we would get a lot of negative group ACTIVATE, was part of a continued to march down Burton jump out of their cruiser and they reaction. There was a lot of nationwide call for the end of the toward East Beltline, where acted like (Kurthen) had a gun on honking, a lot of peace signs war in Iraq trouble soon began. him. I am still in shock that was and I think there was a general Protesters carried signs and A protester led the group real and not a bad dream." happiness that we were out banners reading “Support Our with a megaphone, a violation of Calls to Kurthen's home were there.” Copper Beech faces problems with heating
By Shawn Zalewski policy of lump-sum water bill rent and other payment issues. problems may be. she said it is GVL Staff Writer payment of $ 15 a month does not Allendale Township officials not practical to impose mass accurately reflect usage. are working with the students to renovations Following a series of For senior David Steinmctz. rectify the problems as soon as "We can't expect to rip out complaints from several students, the problems began shortly after possible, said Tami Arsenault, drywall, replace ducts and Allendale Township officials moving into his apartment. rental housing inspector. displace hundreds of kids for a and residents have joined in the The hot water heater broke With furnaces on the third month." she said. fight to fix several maintenance seven times, causing basement floor of three- and four-bedroom Thorough inspections arc problems within the Copper flooding, he said. Despite living spaces, the heat barely Beech Apartment complexes. complaints to the management, it reaches the basement level. Local See Copper Beech, AS f jtT8* SPACE In the past few months, took a month to fix the problem, code mandates rooms must be insufficient furnace heating has he added kept at 68 degrees, regardless of STORAGE caused tenants in three- and four- Dilapidated staircases, slow how powerful the furnace unit is. bedroom spaces to endure hot internet service, cracking floors Arsenault said. temperatures on top floors while and flooding in the parking lots The Allendale design is based basements receive minimal heat also drew complaints from many on a similar complex in Georgia “Why should we have to pay students. that was likely designed for The Grand Valley more money to put our apartments Steinmetz created a Facebook. warmer climates. Arsenault said, in emergency heat mode because com forum Feb. 19. which he so the buildings and heating they couldn't install the correct said was designed to act on the systems may not be prepared for equipment in the first place," problems and seek legal advice. Michigan winters. Student Special! said senior Kristen Ellison, who 'Too many people were Township officials recently lives in a three-bedroom living complaining and trying to fix received test results from heat space. “I'm not paying for their the situation on their own," loss and gain calculations, mistakes If it breaks, it's on Steinmetz said. “When you which reveal how efficient the 3X4 them.” pool resources, though, you get heating and cooling systems are Calls to Copper Beech results." compared to industry standards. management were not returned The group is attempting to The results have not yet been 5X5 as of press time. compile a list of every indoor thoroughly analyzed. Arsenault GVl Ak Hn * / My Pwmfc»l Ellison echoed others' maintenance problem and rental said. CoM shoulder: Residents of Copper complaints, saying the complex's code violation, as well as discuss Despite how widespread the Beech m Allendale have reported furnace problems 5X10 More Sizes Available CaUfor 30th Year Anniversity Congratulations Graduates! Pricing!
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« t 4 Grand Valley Lanthorn NEWS Monday. ApN 23. 2007 Fire threatens campus
Fire destroys Although the cause of the fire reportedly shut down (although damage alone ia about $1 is still under investigation. Grand GVSU was not), but Consumers million. building slated to be Rapids Fire Battalion Chief Jerry Energy was unable to shut down The three-story building student apartments, Salatka said the fire was heavily a 46,000 volt transmission line was to house primarily college concentrated in the northwest that cut through the area, Saltfka students on the upper levels and blazes near GVSU’s comer of the building at the time said have commercial office space on Pew Campus of their arrival. It is believed no one was in or the ground level. McGraw said “It was a defensive attack around the building at the time Other property owners of from the onset," Salatka said of the blaze, and that there were the adjacent buildinp quickly By Brandon Hubbard “We were never able to make an no resulting injuries, firefighters arrived at the scene GVL Assistant Editor entry into the building The fire said. John Wisniewski, who owns that was showing was intense, Approaching his burning the building under construction Residents of Sccchia and and the smoke showed signs of building lead developer and at 289 Front Street ooly 150 Winter Halls received a close heavy fire within ” owner Paul McGraw said he was feet from the flames, waited and call Feb. 27, as a fire demolished About 45 firefighters “devastated ” watched until officials could a nearby historic three-story responded from the Grand Rapids “It took a long time to allow him to survey the damage factory in the process of being and Kentwood departments, assemble this thing, so it’s just at his own building remodeled. using 13 pieces of equipment, heartbreaking," McGraw said. “Years ago there was a Located at the comer of including three aerial ladders, “We worked so hard — I just building that caught fire down Butterworth and Front Street, the Salatka said don ’t know. ” here and it took three buildings, building was originally known He said the ageof the building Developers had been working so you just have to wait and see as The Bicycle Factory LLC and and internal wood framework for the past three yean with and watch the sparks settle.” was built in 1895 Property owner caused the building to ignite community planners to launch Wisniewski said McGraw Construction was in the rapidly. Boarded windows may the complex, which was set to One building nearby was a process of restoring the building have caused the fire to smolder open in October Many of the specific concern to the firemen into 21 upscale apartments for and build before spreading to the apartments were already leased. because it housed chemicals A Grand Valley State University rest of the structure, he added. McGraw said GVSU owned building initially students. One of the immediate Only recently, the building appeared to take the brunt of the The Grand Rapids Fire concerns for officials was several was added to the national historic secondary damage Department representatives took propane tanks located outside registry. “We were battling heavy the call about a structure fire at the building. The situation was McGraw estimated that smoke and burning embers as 7:50 p.m., arriving at the scene large as a four by four. ” Salatka 6VI Aichwc / CkrH Win defused when the propane tanks between $2-3 million was soon after. Within moments of Up in smoke Ftre crews battle to save The Bicycle Factory at the intersection eventually bled out. slowly already invested in the $5 million of Butterworth Street SW and Front Street adjacent to Winter HaW on the Pew their arrival the building was burning away their contents. project Campus Feb 27. engulfed in flames. Electrical lines in the area were Salatka estimated structural See Fire, At Gubernatorial candidates argue state’s future Public reacts to first pro-choice laws and plans to transformation." she said. Monday night's mediated repair Michigan's economy. The three-part debate series session was a starting point for debate between Gov. Her opponent, republican began in the state’s capitol. candidates' follow-up debates By Erik Westlund "Until this happeas, the Middle GVl Assistant News Editor East will know no peace,” he added. Imad Moustapha, Syrian Moustapha tries to educate Americans on their misconceptions Ambassador to the United States, of Syria, and even President George told Grand Valley Stale University students March 22 that fur the first W. Bush had to be told that women are afforded the same rights as men time since the invasion of Iraq, relations between the two nations in his country, he said “Syria and a Changing Middle are improving. "For three years, all our attempts East” was so heavily attended, were totally futile." Moustapha students sat and stood outside the dour of (he classruom in Lake said. “Only as of last month has the Ontario Hall, where about 100 United States administration started to reconsider relations with Syna” students and faculty packed the Moustapha blamed the chilling mum to hear Moustapha speak Some units include Not a career diplomat. of relations between the two nations Walk out townhouses with patio on a conflict of ideals in respect to the Moustapha has been the Syrian all utilities Washers & Dryers in every unit Ambassador to the United Stales occupation of Iraq. Syria's refusal Less than 2 miles from campus to bock the Bush administration's since March of 2004. He worked as DSL available in ALL units! the dean of information technology stance led to his nation being labeled at the University of Damascus, a rogue state, he added. Visit us on the web <® GVTownhouses.com Call 8954001 the largest and oldest university in Syria, as an Arab nation in the Middle East, had a much better Syria. He is the author of more than understanding of the situation in Iraq poor to the invasion, but the 200 published academic articles, several books and makes regular Bush administration igntvvd his appearances on cable news country's advice. Moustapha said. “It’s really painful." he said channels. 1k holds a doctorate 1# 2, 3, and 4 BEDROOMS in computer science and speaks ‘Today, Syria is portrayed as an English and French fluently, as well enemy country to the United States, but we've always been capable of as some German Majd Al-Mallah. a professor in having a good working relationship the Middle Eastern Studies Program, AVAILABLE with the U S " The primary sourer of conflict comlinatcd the event. The Middle Eastern Studies Program spiroorcd in the Middle East is the Israeli occupotKNi of territories in Lebanon Moustapha's lecture and Syria, in addition to the continued lack of a free Palestinian ■Mft mmmmrn M m Stale. Moustapha said After three immediate refusals. --?r -Lr- Israel has shown indications it might be w illing to discuss the Pan (616)895-2900 Arab Peace Initiative, a pre^xisal 1 -*3- GVl Anhm i Taylor Raymond rnrnm from all 22 Arab nations offering WWW.CBEECH.COM /.Ik VHitmg perspective Ambassador Imad — Israel unconditional peace in 1 Moustapha. Syrian Ambassador to the exchange for leaving the occupied -IT"’ Unrtcd Slates, spoke March 22 r take [email protected] •7.™ ■ temtones and granting Palestinians Ontano Hal about Syna and a thangng an independent stale, he said MxfcfeUst •retry level upper level lOWPt if* vc* 1 % I ( If «in> siuiifitim* npniM ( i sdh r (tile ■nisi INl VIlt (Ml bitter end r c th in use Hi w. fllWl « m«MMt i.mliK. ml 0 B1 Mb liailrrsiNAW rx4lusl>r*s pper eech it twins a das*/ «W»s a wee* lire Internet ' * r Q W N HON1 1 S 4t r A6 Monday, April 23, 2007 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn GV celebrates Spanish flair with formal wear 21st annual was surprised with the first ever liaison for GLBT resources and Tango performed the "Argentine Presidential Appreciation Award adviser far the student organization Tango," wooing the audience with Presidents’ Ball given to him by GVSU President Out N'About. international flavor. draws students, Thomas J. Haas and Student The Distinguished Individual "This is my first time coming." Senate President Frank Foster of the Year award was presented said junior Christie Smith. "My staff to an Evening Executive Vice President to Kenneth Fridsma, director of best friend made me." in Espana of Student Senate Anne Mane Financial Aid. who will retire at Sophomore Anna Russell said Carson said she was pleased with the end of this semester. Fridsma she decided to come because she the evening, which boasted the helped more than 19,000 currently enjoyed herself last year. The By Leslie Perales largest attendance in the history of enrolled students receive financial theme was creative and very GVL Newt Editor Presidents' Ball With about 373 aid to attend GVSU. festive, she added community members attending ”1 don ’t dunk there is a greater "I think the program was a little The 21st annual Presidents' the dinner and more than 3,000 honor than to be recognized by longer than it needed to be." said Ball brought romantic Spain to life attending the dance, the DeVot the students you serve," Fridsma senior Abby Vaphiadis "It’s fun for Grand Valley Stale University Place ballrooms were packed said. to see everyone get dressed up community members. "(The ball) is going very Alumni Association President The alcohol was way overpriced Feb. 9 ’s formal event, featuring well.” Carson said after the Fred Davison and his wife though * ’ dinner, dancing and awards, was dinner "Everyone seems to be attended for the first time The disc jockey kicked off the themed an Evening in Espana coming together in the spint of "It was a wonderful turnout of night with oldies and classic rock Student artwork was one of the collectiveness. ’’ students and faculty," Haas said to get the crowd on its feet after first features seen as community Dinner attendees received “GVSU is a wonderful place to be dinner Students poured into the members gathered in Secchia Hall large black ceramic mugs with the and be from.” crowded ballroom to dance to a during cocktail hour A bistro area Presidents' Ball 2007 logo etched Dinner attendees were smorgasbord of top 40 hits as the set up at the end of the hall invited on them as a keepsake serenaded by David Robinson, night proceeded GVl Antaff / tnm la4* those tired from dancing to sit and The winner of the Student a member of Voices of GVSU. “(The night) was just what we Recognizing others Student body president frank Foster (right) and GVSU enjoy a beverage Award for Faculty Excellence went Sarah Gosline and her instructor envisioned — students, faculty President Thomas J. Haas present the award for the Distinguished Individual of Dean of Students Bart Merkle to Milt Ford, professor of English. John Bayman from Two to and staff mingling.” Foster said the Year The event took place at DeVos Place on Feb 9 Shepard confronts intolerance issues relating to acts of intolerance and discrimination The By Nathan Northrup in general as opposed to the events surrounding her son's death only way to end ignorance is to educate the public by GVL Staff Writer Oliver Wilson, dean of the Office of Multicultural telling these stories, she said. Affairs, said Shepard was invited to speak at GVSU “No one understands fears or experiences they Standing area only was left in the Grand River because she experienced firsthand the immense never hear." Shepard added. Room Sept. 13 as the Grand Valley State University damage that hate can cause. Shepard also called students to act on five major community gathered to hear Judy Shepard share her “The most interesting portion of Shepard's points, which included registering to vote, the story. presentation was the video at the beginning, connecting importance of understanding candidates, actually GVl A/chmt1 Kyi« A. Mudeu The Kirkhof Center's Fere Marquette Room was the events around Matthew's death to that of James voting, making sure elected candidates follow through Sharing a moment: Judy Shepard receives * hug from three-quarters full as well while live feed was broadcast Byrd, Jr," said Danyelle Thompson, living center on their promises and doing an American's civic duty freshman Nikki Mo van Judy mother of Matthew Shepard there for those who could not fit into the packed Grand director for Copeland Living Center. “It showed that The presentation was amazing." GVSU senior who was killed early m 2000 by anti-gay individuals spoke River Room. hate is not only a gay issue — it’s everywhere." Chris Gcirlica said “Judy ’s five points were well at the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center Sept 13 Shepard's son. Matthew, was beaten and killed During her presentation. Shepard spoke out on though! out." about discrimination against social minorities in Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998 for being how society has become an SIC society — silent, Gerlica said he agrees voting is a civic duty, and homosexual. indifferent and complacent. one of the most important things people can do is to earned. "Bringing her to Grand Valley was a great way “We have been silent too long," Shepard said. keep themselves informed. “We hope that people will think before they act." to start the year" said sophomore resident assistant “We become indifferent because we fear that just “Our generation has become an apathetic one." Wilson said “We also hope that we as a campus Christina Btllman. “It was a good way to give a new one person can ’t make a difference, although we can Gerlica said. “We would usually rather complain than community will strengthen relationships in regards of perspective and hopefully help keep our campus safe We also become complacent because we expect that do something about iL” respect. We hope that this campus can be the vibrant for all residents." someone other than ourselves will stand up when it is Thompson added that while the room was at community that faculty, staff and administration Billman said Shepard's presentation was different us who need to tell our stories " capacity, she wished everyone at GVSU could expect it to be." than what she expected since it focused on hate crimes Shepard asked audience members to tell their stories have heard the presentation because of the impact it GV campus highlights sustaining today to preserve for tomorrow By Shawn Zalewski Environmental Design buildings. which impact the environment and environmentally friendly food, to motivate students to apply Thomas J. Haas challenged GVL Staff Writer Christopher said. GVSU has and economy. Thimmesch household products, clothing and their liberal arts education and students and staff to establish proven to be an innovator in this said. Through systems such as other merchandise was on sale in experiences to address the future sustainability as a cultural norm the Kirkhof Center Lobby. Also, of society. on campus. Realizing the world will not field, he added, with developments light motion detectors and low "We are in a period of transition change itself, several Grand Valley such as the Michigan Alternative thermostat settings. GVSU has a "green dorm room." featuring from old to new, and sustainability State University students, faculty and Renewable Energy Center significantly lowered its energy organic bedding, toiletry products, and administrators mobilized the in Muskegon. Lake Ontario costs, he said. Similarly, on- food, recycled office supplies and has proven to be an exciting all-natural clothing products, were option," Foster said. “Our students week of Oct 23 to highlight the Hall. "Green House on Watson" campus recycling bins collected 499 tons of material last year, displayed in the upstairs level of welcome this opportunity to be a need for a sustainable future. engineering project and John C. Following last year’s single-day Kennedy Hall of Engineering — an improvement from 435 tons Kirkhof. Christopher said. part of the solution and have been On Oct. 25, hybrid-powered an integral part in organizing for event, many uni versity departments scheduled to open in the spring of during the 2004/200$ academic vehicles and demonstrations on change.” and student groups collaborated to 2007 — serving as evidence. year, he added. Foster encouraged his fellow form an entire week, beginning “GVSU should be very proud “We (Facilities) do not create alternate fuels provided a hands-on short-term projects, as what we look at the future of the state and students to think critically about Oct. 23, promoting responsible use of its efforts so far ... 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Grand Valley State University, Good I’ve had the unique opportunity to not only forge my own memories, but to also tell the compelling stories of so many reporters keep others. ■ the public For more than two years I informed. could be seen trailing herds at Cartesso Good rallies and protests, ducking in reporters draw aisles at events and, of course, light to important issues. glued to my desk in a cave Good reporters expose that is the Lower Commons ’ corruption and recognize Lanthom office. achievement. Whether waiting in line at I’ve been lucky enough YOUR INSIGHTS------Fresh Food, riding the Rapid to work with some good or standing in the student reporters at the Lanthom, section at Lubbers Stadium, and now have the honor of If you could relive one moment in college, this campus breeds hundreds passing the reigns to three very of stories that I’ve had the capable individuals in Laura what would it be and why? privilege to capture. The Wasilewski, Leslie Perales and students I met were more than Brandon Watson to continue classmates, they became useful giving campus its news. sources and colorful characters. Thank you to my It’s no lie journalism is not hardworking staff, and exactly a glamorous business. especially to former editor Running toward fires and car Alan Ingram for taking a accidents when the rest retreat chance on my ability to report. is not everyone’s cup of tea. In graduating, I am now But contrary to popular belief, walking away with many new not all journalists are out chapters to my own story. for personal gain or to harm I will never forget those at 'I would relive my freshman ‘One thing I would have *My housing decision for 'My first day here because others. There is another side Grand Valley who helped me year because I would done is figured out a major this year. I would have I remember the feeling to our profession beyond the make sure I wouldn't be so sooner. I spent a year and rather lived off campus of being on my own, the write them. behind on credits.* half doing nothing and because it's cheaper * different environment, all throwing money away. It's the information I got and Jenna N. Carlesso relieving when you know the excitement of it" what you want to get into* Lanthom WebGVL Editor in ChiefPoll Emily Jung Andrew Hoover Karmen Barnes Patrick Troy Ijist week’s question: With two more weeks of classes, Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman are you feeling an end-of-the-year crunch? Psychology Communications Undecided Nursing GVL STUDENT OPINION Preventive measures could negate loss of life By Mason Nichols Valley building which houses the order to prevent a similar GVL Columnist State engineering department at scenario from occurring in the Virginia Tech. There, Scung- future A lot can happen in two Hui took the lives of 32 As a society, we must pay ITils week’s question: How will you be spending your hours. students, eventually turning more attention to individuals summer? A mother frum Atlanta his weapon on himself who seem to ostracize Why wasn't the university can get her family's grocery themselves from others. closed immediately after news shopping done. A warehouse Reaching out to those who manager from Chicago can of die first shootings was sent University. look as if tliry may be in need cam $30riding his forklift. to Sieger? But the of help can go a king way in A basketball team from Los The entire incident calls worst part improving someone's life, (§mib yallep Angeles can defeat another into question just how ready about die even if it may not scan to be team from New York campuses across die country murders The student-run newspaper of Grand Valley State University And in the worst of B are to deal with events such the case at dial moment m is that scenarios, one student, armed as this. Aldiough it would be time. they very rather unpossible to accurately Most importantly, we Editorial Page Board with only two handguns, can Nichols well could predict when a student might need to team to love a little walk nearly two miles across have been decide to do such a horrible a college campus and kill 32 prevented. bit more The nicer we treat Jenna Carlesso Editor in Chief tiling, wouldn ’t it be very people According to police each odier and the more The events of April 16 possible to have a thorough Laura Wasilewski Assistant Editor reports, (Ik first shootings understanding we are. the response system ready were it Brandon Hubbard Assistant Editor don ’t just affect those who occurred around 7:IS a.m. less likelihood there will were related to the individuals to happen again? Jennifer Hoewe Editorial Page Editor in West Ambler Johnston be for violence and other attacked by Cho Scung-Hui. Only a decade ago. Hall, a dormitory on die negativities. they affect every single person such a mass shooting was campus Despite the deaths My heart goes out to all of in die country. Although unthinkable in the minds of of two students and multiple those touched by the incident the murders were confined injuries suffered by others, many Americans But with at Virginia Tech. Even if your to Virginia, die same type die university remained open. die events of Columbine and lives may never be the same, of mass killing could have Instead of canceling classes. now Blacksburg fresh in our “If grandma comes to this show, occurred anywhere in the Virginia Tech President thoughts, it is time to realize you have the support of an United States, even at Grand Charles Sieger and staff dial much must be done in entire nation behind you. make sure she has a pacemaker.” sent out an e-mail at 9:26 a m. urging die university community to "be cautious ” Tragedies uniteShortly after country, die e-mail should elicit respect Ryan Workman was sent, the second shootings Chorus Member, on "The Rocky Horror By Allison Spooner occurred at Norm Hall,fiegiXlcn a violent enmes that take place safety of their students or that Show" GVL Columnist One every day around the wurld. they don't prepare I'm only week It makes me proud to be from saying that no matter what we after the a country, community and do or how much we prepare, X Tragedy always seems to humble school that put so much effort always seems like we should bring people together events at into remembering and showing be dang more Whether an incident affects Virginia support for those who have Unfortunately, and for a community, a college or GVI. OPINION POLICY Tech, both suffered whatever reasons, we almoM an enure country, people GVSU College campuses host can't avod events similar to come together in the face of Spooner and odier The ultimate goal of the Grand length is one page, single spaced. events frequently to remember those of last week. But when adversity. It is the way we unite they happen, what 's important Valley Lanthorn opinion page is The editor reserves the right the victims of chines, to raise dial makes dus country unique communities are still showing to stimulate discussion and action to edit and condense letters and awareness or prevent such is how we handle it When tragedy strikes this support GVSU holds its flags We need to remember the on topics of interest to the Grand columns for length restrictions and tragedies. This makes it seem country, the response and at half-mast. Seeing this left as if these campuses become victims and the people touched Valley Community. clarity. support the country shows is me feeling that this country by the events rather than the The Grand Valley Lanthorn All letters must be typed. closer, tight krut communities awesome can be the united country it's welcomes reader viewpoints and The Grand Valley Lanthorn will What if communities person who caused them The After Sept. 11, die supposed to be offers three vehicles of expression not be held responsible for errors had more activities bringing victims aid their families are memorials, prayer session* It is at these times that I attention to crimes that happen the important ones. Giving too for reader opinions: letters to the that appear in print as a result of and vigils were overwhelming am most proud of my school, much attention to the criminal editor, guest columns and phone transcribing handwritten letters or every day instead of just Yellow ribbons went up ut community and country But the nationally newsworthy could only create more like responses e-mail typographic errors. memory of those who were it also leaves me wondering, Letters must include the author ’s The name of the author ia usually events? Maybe heightened him. kwt, as everyone m the country why are these the times we awareness wtwld help stop a No matter what we do or name and be accompanied by published but may be withheld for was touched in some way come together the moat? how we prepare, there are current picture identification if compelling reasons. kx of the negativity that goes by what happened Grand Maybe if we were united gong to be incidents that we dropped off in person. Letters will The content, information and on Recognizing that there Valley Stale University still more often we could cut down cannot help No amount of be checked by an employee of the views expressed are not approved events happen every day might holds a candlelight vigil on an events similar to that of last help in areas other than just preporataxi can brace us fur Grand Valley Lanthorn. by nor necessarily represent those of week It almost seems like our real tragedy The important Letters appear as space permits the university, its Board of Trustees, many anniversaries, showing awareness flags should be at half-mast all thing is thatthe incidents get each issue The limit for letter officers, faculty and staff. that young people as well as I am tn no way saying the rest of the world have not the time m remembrance of die coheres don't care shut the the resoect thev deserve. » * A8 Ucro*, *pr< 23 2007 JUMPS Grand Valley Lanthorn Vigil of “Amazing Grace ” Haas Gubernatorial conpnued front page A3 Stcpham Mom*, a Student continued from poge A3 continued from poge Ai Senator, said there was a great tatd *T dunk c oming together 2010 The policies created under AUct GVSU unsafe or insecure and deal of support for the event ftmkry uttved a Icon bun tic supporting each other and In Neimcycr Living Center. the new governor's leadenlup tending (hat support to Virginia “We have a very proacUve Hans and his lour group carried will have a direct impact an campus, and an event like (hu h« iHudwdup wa hated as is probably the mou important items to help students move college students and unrversme* dung ciur student* could do ” throughout the stale, die added ■ldnwrfdttticey.hetud really shakes college campus into their rooms as pan of Stew Carrier, a member of communities and our student the Helping Hands volunteer “What everybody need* to (he GVSU wrestling team, asked body expressed iiMercu,” she program focus on (it) what do they want to students to reach out and be there While venturing into an do and what mt they promising lo put want to keep my tefcotantup." said. “I know for me personally, I for each other advanced chemistry laboratory get done.” Modes said hr tatd *1 am lookmg lo go to wanted to make sure their wishes “What if someone had been in the Pad nos Hall of Science. Student* should get involved if < medical; school and everything I there for him?” V asked “Would were heard and followed through, Hans admitted that as an avid they care abuut the future of our ca pet now. the beacr “ V suit have done those horrible and that the students could chemist and chemiury teacher, stale. Granhoim said Afadenfjadgereccfldy aBowed things'' I want to encourage actually partake in something he keeps nonha/ardout “Young people need to for tie Uarvcrut) of Michigan. everyone to be dial person for Student* distributed Mack chemicals in his new GVSU exercise leadership by voting m somebody sometime, because ribbons in the Kirthof Center on office. this electron. " die sad Thu is gM fe Wayne Stale Unrveruty to delay tic you really don't know if you can April 18. The Office of Student The group moved on to all about their future The future ot •top something like that or if you the Uate nde* on who it circled " Life made GVSU flags available visit students exercising in by ftapoad 2 until July 1. can unprove somebody's life.” the Ficldhoutc and Recreation The next debate will be oo Oct. for Uudents to sign and Chn* McLogm tad GVSU «ofl out Toward the end of the event. Center Haas later introduced 10. broadcast live on WOOD-TV. bee any legal actum. a die three GVSU student* Enc Drewry and Roe, president of the Ravines himself to students at the and the third will be aired Oct 16 pnmuudy mrnm.tr Whitney Wilson, who helped set Neighborhood Association, is 2020 Information Desk in the on WXYZ-TV are die only one* legally up the event, got on stage and led working to create a banner to Kirkhof Center [of PiupoaaJ2. die group through the first verse send to Virginia Tech. “We had a few people crowding Account T aho thought senate was pretty Copper Beech generuus in the he ginning of the the parting lot watching who continued from poge AA continued from poge AA mmtha dtdn‘1 want to linen, but they iea*on." Harford said. “We made lo student organization* earlier lour. weren't tpecihcalJy Undent* " a request earlier and they were required by law to determine m the year hoping * would decrease minimum standards for building. Despite the proximity of the generuus. so it kind of evens out.” lanttiorn the amount of reserve request*. Arsenault said. If the work does Maze. Winter and Secctaia HaJU Luckily, the Roller Hockey I water at an effort not meet standard*, tenant* were nut evacuated Daigneau said The organization* Club already budgeted rental vans to prevent i hre from spreading cannot move in. Insulation, Kim Otrwinati. the de*t need to understand the reserve for nationals. Harford said. They Regardless heating kystems and window* are aaaiuant in Winter Hall at die ume account should nut be used as a will still have to find money for included, while carpeting doe* of the fire, aaad many uudenta crutch, he added hotel* though, he added not have to adhere to standard* were calling complaining of This was one of our intention* Although more fund* were To discus* further action. ■awnty property did nor water ahurtage*. or flicking for this year.” FoUer said brought in from the President*' Ball Stcmmetz said he may organize light*, but overall (he undent* Thu gets gruups to be fiscally event, the revenue earned usually a meeting in the Kirkhof Center TV ■r of the fire waa just teemed excited responsible with then budget* You does not make it into the Student to voice the student*' option* GVSU “They (students) loved it/* want to know that these Uudents Life Fund until after (he winter “I'm living there another tputano crowing the ttreet and Olewindu *aid “They kept are planning well " semester it over. Burke said. Thu year” Steinmet/ said “I want Wataon parting lot at eveamg thouting did you tee that, did The Student Life Fund was u because there are usually bills the problem* to be alleviated latom you tee that7 ’** given an extra 140,000 this year. lo be sealed after the event takes when my brother moves in with Crowd aaantgrmmr waa a Aa the fire began, reatdenu V added place, die explained me." concent for the Grand were told to move their can from Wataon parting lot. but Pew Campus Secanty camput tccunty later decided tf Kan Bakom. a Few Secunfy waa not aafe to move them with ofheer tatd campua officials the maaaea of people Uanding (ottonwoo* Limited number of units available! 1 : protecting around. CHewmakr laid. to leave after “I gueaa they thought people FREE RENT! Contact the Association Office Today! I would get run over." the added “Our mural problem waa By (he neat morning, ** Forest. trying to get to vehicle* firefighten were stall working Waiaon {parting lot) and to exunguith die wnoidenng to leave." Bakom tatd remain* of die uructure Condomin>u m Victory in free chicken wings, music and For Sale or lease tome of (he remaimng T-thirt*. contin ued from page A3 which were told by member* of fundi for both the new Irfwary *enate all week in (he center’s and addnvwal coala ataociaied lobby. (V renovation of the Nick Smith, programming coordinator for Kirkhof. brought SVSU'a fund* wUI out a karaoke tyatem Nov 2 to the Sexual Aaaauh Program of get Undent* interested in the CVId and Family Service* of campaign, he said He added Saginaw County it waa something the Office of TV wect long donation drive Student Life wanted to do in concluded with a Cardinal Rnaat terms of daytime programming pep ratty m (V Kathuf Center for Kirthof. and BOTV was a A tcnaJJ but Heady crowd loot good ume for it. i Laura Ma/ade. Laker ufe Editor Grand Valley Lanthorn Laker1ife#Unthorn com LAKER LIFE Monday. April 23. 2007 Campus rallies support for GLBT community By Mary Pritchard McKinney said. “It lets people event." CVL Staff Writer know that this is something that The Day of Silence concluded needs to be worked on. ” with the Break the Silence - • w% • Actions spoke louder than The event uses silence as a Rally Speaker Eddie Sarafty. words during Grand Valley State form of protest and to questions who won the title of funniest University's fifth annual Day of others, she added. gay comedian at Stand Up New Silence on April 18. a day set Despite the slight drizzle of York in New York City, spoke at S' aside to mirror the silence some rain, students in support of the 9 p.m. in the Grand River Room 4 l members of the gay, lesbian, cause walked through campus of Kirkhof Center Sarafty was f bisexual and transgender for the silent march sporting featured on Comedy Central's community experience every bright orange T-shirts with Premium Blend day the Day of Silence logo on the Packets of information According to the 2005 front regarding the event and free T- National School Climate Survey. Led by the executive board shirts were handed out at the 64.3 percent of students feel of Out 'N' About and heralded kickoff meeting April 17. TJ 9 unsafe in their school because by a brightly-colored banner Cards explaining their silence of their sexual orientation, and proclaiming its cause, the were included in each packet, I)ay nf Stlcm 81.7 percent of students admit group marched from the Cook as well as two bigotry cards to to never being taught about Carillon Tower at 11:40 a m be given to people who express the GLBT community or their and proceeded to pass by Padnos negative opinions of the event history. Hall, around Mackinac Hall and “We only give the students The goal of Day of Silence down the main campus drive. two bigotry cards, because is to address discrimination With a slight time change hopefully they won't really need and educate about the GLBT from last year, the silent march to use them here," McKinney community, said Jazz McKinney, occurred during class exchange said. coordinator of Day of Silence and when the most students would Students used their individual GVl Are tv** I Nko 4* Sot Um vice president of Out ‘N’ About, be around to witness the event discretion on the amount Silent staps: Day of Silence is held annually and brings recognition to those in the GIST community who face butfymg and the organization responsible for “Last year we had the or intensity of their silence. harassment Gathering together on April 18 students, faculty and supporters at GVSU marched through campus in silence march at noon, and no one was Failing a class participation the day's events “We want people to know around because classes had grade or project is not the goal. identify themselves as gay, Development Center, Women s “This event is so important to that there are resources here already started. ” McKinney McKinney said. lesbian, bisexual or transgender, Center. Office of Multicultural bring to college campuses like on campus, and places to go if said. "There's really no point In addition. Out 'N' About but for anyone who believes in a Affairs and Public Safety all Grand Valley because it brings you do feel unsafe." McKinney to marching for no one. so we members stressed that this safe school environment without provide aid and services to awareness to the discrimination said. changed that for this year's event is not only for those who hate crimes or discrimination. victims of discrimination. of the GLBT community," The Counseling and Career Silent march remembers Cesar Chavez By Shawn Zalewski leadership in support of California Mexico in the 21st century he tried to picture what it was like to CVL Staff Wntrr grape farmers "If we don't folkiw up with be a farm worker during the middle Although the turnout for the service to the community, then of the century. procession was small, junior we really cannot support Chavez ’s 'Try to imagine what it would As the Carillon Tower lolled and President of Latino Student cause of equity and fairness. ” be like to work for almost nothing to signal the 11 am hour . Grand Union. Amanda Mtralno. said she Guzman said "Whatever major and raise a family.” Gonzales said. Valley Stale University students was proud to be a part of a group or career you choose, you have “Students should be aware that the and staff began a silent but steady committed to honoring Chavez ’* learned a skill that can be used to problems arc still going on today. march to honor the life and life. help the non-profit community in (Chavez) proved how one person leadership of Cesar Chavez “Chavez is an integral part of and anxind Grand Rapids " can change things. It's pretty Beginning at Zumbergc 1 jbrary, American history." Miralno said The non-profit community is amazing how much support he the group trekked across campus I’m shocked how many people where real change can be made “in received." while observing posters depicting still do not know who he is and the trenches" to improve poverty The event was sponsored the key moments in Chavez's what he did. ” and education in society, she by Latino Student Union, the campaign for fair treatment of She encourages students added. Student Life Fund as allocated by migrant workers to educate themselves about Haas said the march was another Student Senate, the International The group was led by GVSU Chavez's legacy and the continuing example of the university bringing Relations. Latin American President Thomas J Haas, while challenges faced by Mexican- small parts together to create a Studies. Modem Languages and students and staff held a flag of the Amencans better environment for diversity. Literature departments, the Office GVl ArehM I XMttyn Irwin United Farm Workers and a portrait The march is an important “My sense is that the university of Multicultural Affairs and the In remembrance: Students and staff walk together to commemorate the late leader Cesar Chavez of Chavez Some participants reminder of Chavez, but it is more has many parts and communities, Women ’s Center. celebrated their heritage by crucial to work for his cause, said and this march certainly highlights wearing T-shirts that read “Hecho Martina Guzman, who created the one of those communities." Haas cn Mexico" (Made in Mexico) documentary. “Milagros: Made in said. "Whenever we can support 0845 and “Yo Soy Grand Valley" (I am Mexico" students and staff to celebrate Grand Valley). The documentary was shown different communities aiming From his birth on March 31. at the conclusion of the procession together, we support GVSU as a 1927 to his death on April 23.1993. in Kirkhof Center's Grand River whole ” Chavez, was best known for his Room and examined the changing Freshman Omar Gonzales, who persistent civil disobedience and roles of women migrant workers in earned the portrait of Chavez, said Soldier talks of lobster, satellite television in Iraq By Erik Westlund Stephen Mendoza said and those housed inside the "Green Zones" have the safest, most CVL Anittant Newt Editor “You ’ll sec satellite dishes go TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS up, you'll see the awnings coming amenity laden living quarters. out, grass in the front yard, the Mendoza said Olympic size swimming pixils. umbrella, the suntanning area," he Baghdad's Green Zone is a satellite television, steak and 3410 ALPINE NW said "Most (soldiers) live pretty highly fortified area that surrounds lobster every Friday night — most well." the U S Embassy — an area college students do not live with WALKER. 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April 23. 2007 LAKER LIFE Grand Valley Lanthorn Relay for Life raises more than $115,000 Twelve-hour fund they learned he wu diagnosed last to see the names of all the people year at age 14 with Desmoplastic who have been affected." said raiser yields big small round cell tumor. senior Jennifer Blodgett ‘‘It u money for cancer ‘‘You have to just keep going,” the most important event because Smith said for others who are it's honoring people and the research, unites going through cancer treatments memories of people who have survivors 'Trust God and your family fur had cancer ." support ” Knox added the ceremony Throughout the night, helped kick off the event. By Laura Mazade participants engaged in activities "Seeing all of the names helps GVL Laker Life Editor such as card games, hacky sack, people realize why we're here." twister and the inflatable events she said. “It also leu everyone Footsteps filled the Ficldhousc set up around the arena get in the flow of things ." arena all night as students and the If they were not playing The night continued with community marched for a cure in games or talking with others, cvenu such as Fear Factor. the sixth annual Relay For Life. participants walked around the Singled Out, Tug O’War and Starting at 6 p.m. April 13, track as music played over the drag show Mr Relay, keeping members of the Grand Valley speakers and luminaries lit the participants entertained until the State University community path closing ceremony at 6 a m April and American Cancer Society A memory lap for Todd Jager, 14. gathered to raise funds for cancer former head athletic trainer who The fund-raising also research and awareness. More died this year from cancer, went continued late into the night than $115,000 was generated in before the luminary ceremony with teams selling baked goods, this year's event. at 9 p.m. with a silent walk and suckers and T-shirts. “The main goal here is to raise reflection moment. Blodgett said she enjoyed the awareness and being everyone The silent lap brought diversity of activities. together," said Samantha Knox, participants together to celebrate “I feel like I’m 12 years old president of Colleges Against those who have survived and the with the suckers, candy and the Cancer. "It's great to see not only memories of those lost. ice cream," she said students but faculty get involved While holding hands, crying, Although the goal of raising and others who have traveled so hugging and laughing, the night $125,000 was not quite reached far to come here tonight.” evoked a plethora of emotions in this year, senior Megan Olsten During the opening ceremony. participants said it is important to be involved Kyle Smith of Midland. Mich For some people, the silent in the community and be apart of contributed his own talc of laps and luminary ceremony these evenu. survival. He discussed his were the most important events “We are here to raise money to experiences as a cancer survivor of the evening. find a cure," she said “It might be GVl Archwr / Krlly S* 9*row and the days endured during "The luminary ceremony was far off. but hopefully with events Heating together: Students walk the track at the Fietdhouse to make a statement agamst cancer during Relay lor Life The treatments. really touching because you get like this, we will one day " event took place April 13 from 6 pm to 6 a m The crowd stood in silence as Guerrillas to invade GV campus to give feminism fresh look By Laura Mazade know who wc are It’s really a the sky, it comes from people way for students to get involved GVL Laker Life Editor way to represent the issues." demanding them, insisting and in activism. After one Guerrilla Girl lighting,” .she said "If you "Students don ’t have to follow While donning the names of misspelled the name as “gorilla.” believe in those rights but you're the same old boring models of dead women artists and gorilla this prompted the group to wear not willing to stand for the activism," Dudley said. "They masks, the Guerrilla Girls will the masks as a way to join the movement or to say you’re apart can apply what they learn in conceal their identity in service tradition of masked avengers of the movement, then those classes to the real world and make of feminism and social change such as Batman. Robin Hood and rights may not come so quickly " those important connections Wc "We were interested in the Wonder Woman. Kahlo said. Kahlo added she hopes those brought the Guerrilla Girls here Guerrilla Girls because they use Students Eric Caipenter, who do not call themselves to debunk stereotypes and show humor in a way of teaching," Rachel Dudley and Talbot feminists will rethink their that it’s a movement that everyone said Samantha Talbot, an event summoned support from the position after seeing their can and should be involved in." organizer "We had a conversation Women ’s Center and the Women presentation. The Guerrilla Girls will make in a class about how people don't and Gender Studies program "We want them to be proud an appearance at 7 p.m. on March think feminists are funny and we to bring the Guerrilla Girls to to walk away calling themselves 21 in the Grand River Room. wanted to break that." ^ GVSU. feminists, ” she said. The event is free and open to the The Guerrilla Girls will visit As a class project that Dudley said this h t great public Grand Valley State University to has lasted for two semesters. talk about their work in feminism Carpenter. Dudley and Talbot and their light for equal rights. organized the event to raise They will discuss racism in awareness for feminism in an politics, art, music and movies entertaining way. Talbot said people often have IR0NW00D and facilitate discussion with the audience. misconceptions about feminists "We are a bunch of furry and both men and women should SELF STORAGE feminists." said a Guerrilla Girl attend the event to understand under the alias of Frida Kahlo. what feminists work for. • Computerized Access "It’s important for everyone “We re going to show a DVD. talk • Individual Door Alarms about our work, do skits with the to go because men are affected audience and take questions " as well.” she said. “It’s not • Well Maintained & Lighted Facilities just stereotypes with women. Kahlo said the Guerrilla Girls • Competitive Rates decided to take the names of dead Feminists want equality with women artists to keep the artists' women and men and it's often •5x5 Spaces Up To 12x40 memory alive and add to the misconstrued " group's mission. Kahlo said she hopes students -a- 10% Discount w/ GVSU LD. Other female artists used who attend will walk away include Alma Thomas. Rosalba with a better knowledge of the feminist movement and ideas for Camera, Lee Krasner and Eva jlL Hesse. alternative ways of activism. f Leonard “It keeps the mission of She said too many people 453-2982 acknowledging artists, both refrain from calling themselves 1140 Wilson N.W. Walker ■ WtTMtfl GVl Ah Sm* i iaity Dmwtlin feminists although they agree New perspective: GuerrilU Oh spokeswomen ‘Frida Kahlo" drew j large crowd contemporary and historically, with the goals of the movement. "visa during her presentation March 21 at the Kirkho* Center Kahto's lecture covered the and to keep their memories *'■■■ ■' C.WO lit Mich Dr (M-45) underrepresentation of women and minorities m the an world alive," Kahlo said. “Others don't “Your rights don ’t come from Soldier for lOckystobe wah hn family while e-mail' he said continued from page A9 his father had sregcry Mendura recently ended he service However, Kotnan said dumg the with the Army after 13 years. He THE CLOSEST especially Manors stats ml m rabal nvann letters were delayed served the last seven yean as a medic providences west and «x*h of the more than a math, but telephones for the US. Army Special Pomes unit HOTEL TO city, do not enjoy the same amkbons, and Internet comedians are usually and completed multiple torn of Iraq Mcndunsaki readily available and other part* of the Middle East. GVSU junior Tyler Kotnan, who Cellular phone earner Cingula has “A Vice from the Ground ” was HOME. served in the Marine Carps during woriung lowers ai Baghdad. Merekva © By Matthew Verdonk Despite being out-shot in both halves, 18-8 overall, With Its 17-14 victory GVL Sports Editor the Lakers boasted the best scoring opportunities •gainst Northwest Missouri GVSU sophomore midfielder Ashley Elsass, who State University in the Retribution belongs to the Grand Valley State had her boot involved in much of the offensive success NCAA Division II national University women ’s soccer team (18- 1 • I). in the first frame, attributed it to confidence. championship game, the The Lakers avenged last season's NCAA “I'm usually not a very confident person Grand Valley State University quarterfinals loss and dethroned the defending national offensively." Elsass said. “1 just kept telling myself. 1 football team claimed its champion Mavericks from the University of Nebraska- have to do this.” fourth national title in five Omaha (19-1-2) Nov. II in the NCAA tournament Both teams came out hungry in the second half years quarterfinal game with a convincing 1-0 victory. — the Mavericks fur an equalizer and the Lakers for a Laker head coach David Dtlanni said his team was two-goal lead. not satisfied simply being back in the quarterfinals. In the 46th minute. Elsass received a service from © This year, his players wanted to win it. and they had Carrier on the nght side of the Maverick goal about the mentality to do it. IS yards out. However, the opportunity she admittedly The Grand Valley State “We came out as hard as we have ever come out, ” should have capitalized on sailed over the top nght University club wrestling said senior midfielder Shannon Carrier. “This game comer of the goal. team carried on the winning was a huge statement for us because we knew we Tafler also flirted with the Maverick net. firing four tradition of the past Laker should have beat them last year ” shots with two on goal varsity program by winning The Lakers had numerous scoring opportunities, In the 50th minute, she had nothing but green its second consecutive especially in the first half, however, the only goal of between her and Maverick junior goalkeeper Ellen National Collegiate Wrestling the game came in the sixth minute Petersen, but Petersen charged off her line and threw Association championship. Carrier received a pass from sophomore forward her body in front of the ball, denying Tafler her 33rd Katy Tafler. used her speed to turn the comer on goal of the season, sending her down hard to the turf. her defender and fired a cross in front of the goal. The key to the game, and the second half especially, was the Laker defense. A Maverick defender attempted to clear the ball out GVl Ak Mv * / Matt ButtoHWM Senior forward Beth McGill, the leading goal of harm's way, but sent it nght back to Carrier, who Footwork: Sophomore Katy Tafler tattles for possesion of the During the course of the best scorer this season for the Mavencks with 22. was kept season in Grand Valley State crashed the net and slammed the ball past the Mavenck bad durmg the national championship game against'the Metro See WSoccer, B4 State Roadrunners m Pensacola. Fla on Nov 18 University women's soccer keeper before she could corral it. history, two Lakers reached and surpassed the career 100 point plateau. Senior midfielder Shannon Carrier and sophomore forward Katy Tafler joined former Lakers Mirela Tutundzic and ienny Swalec in the distinguished group © The Grand Valley State University men's and women's track teams continued their dominance of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Both teams claimed their eighth consecutive conference indoor championships This year's Laker football senior class finished with the best record in the history of NCAA football for all divisions. The class claimed three national championships and accumulated a record of 51-4. The Grand Valley State University women's soccer team scored 86 goals to just eight by its opponents Leading the way was sophomore Katy Tafler, who Untouchable: Grand Rapids native Astm Martin jumps past an opposing player The Lakers beat Delta State University 49-30 scored 33 goals to break her 2005 single season record of 25. ® Alabama bound Both the Laker men's and women's cross country teams Laker football triumphs in national semifinal contest traveled down to Pensacola, Fla. for the national By Brandon Watson player in the country and may have had completing 16 of 30 for 365 yards and the student section was filled with championship competition GVL Assistant Sports Editor his best game as a Laker. Finnerty guided six touchdowns. Finnerty set GVSU Laker fans sporting black attire to show and returned to Allendale the Lakers to their 12th consecutive playoff records in touchdown passes, their Laker pnde. The south end zone with top five finishes. The It is only fitting that big players step home playoff victory, defeating Delta six. and passing yard. 365. Laker great goalpost was tom down for the second women finished in third while up in big games. State University 49-30. The win marks Curt Anes previously held both records. season in a row. “They took it to us pretty good, and it the men placed fifth. In what many consider the biggest the 50th in Finnerty ’• career. The win propels the Lakers to their fifth game in the Lubbers Stadium history. “This was a great football game from national championship appearance in wasn't our night,” said DSU head coach Grand Valley State University's best our standpoint." said Laker head coach the last six season Rick Rhodes “I'm very proud of our players brought his team one step closer Chuck Martin. “Our kids never panic, While regular attendance was low. football team though. It’s tough to lose, to another national championship. and I’m amazed because these kids just more than 2,000 students made the but that 's certainly part of this game.’* Quarterback Cullen Finnerty. a keep playing football.” trek to Lubbers. With the Athletics GVSU wasted no time, as it scored Harlon Hill finalist, is arguably the best Finnerty had a monster game. department pushing for a “blackout." Three members of the Grand Sec Football, B4 Valley State University men's basketball team joined the 1,000 point club this season. Junior Jason Jamerson, who Plitzuweit accepts coaching slot at University of Michigan also holds the career 3-point record, sophomore Callistus By Brandon Watson Intercollegiate Athletic Conference winning more than 14 games Last Eziukwu, the current record GVL Assistant Sports Editor record. In four of her five seasons, the season. Michigan struggled through a holder in career blocks and Lakers won 20-plus games, including 10-20 overall record while going 3-13 in senior Mike Hall reached the back-to-back NCAA Division II Elite the Big Ten. finishing in 10th place The mark. Dawn Plitzuweit is reuniting with her mentor, hut this time they will call Eight appearances Wolverines lost their last six games University of Michigan home GVSU's only national crown came Plitzuweit said the process of turning Michigan’s program around would not Kevin Borseth was hired by during the 2005-06 season, as the Lakers © Michigan for the women's basketball won 33 games — the most in school happen overnight, but she has high history. Her team won its last 22 games, hopes. Junior forward Erin Cyplik vacancy, and Plitzuweit is jumping on setting the longest in-season winning ”1 really believe that in time the set the Grand Valley State board. Plitzuweit was on Borseth*t staff streak at GVSU. program can grow into a respectable University women's basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Green “Leaving everyone I’ve come to one." Plitzuweit said "The primary record for 3-pointers In a Bay from 1998-2002 before taking know at Grand Valley is going to be concern is understanding how important single game with nine She the coaching job at Grand Valley State hard." Plitzuweit said. ’The players, the the players that are already there are to scored a career high 29 University. coaching staff, the administration and the program, and to build this program points in her team’s 92-6S Plitzuweit announced her resignation the people you work with throughout into something special." rout of Northern Michigan as GVSU head coach on April 10. the campus community are something I GVSU has not named a replacement University on Jan. 13. accepting the associate head coaching am going to miss " for Plitzuweit. who finished her job on Boneth ’s staff. Borseth and Plitzuweit inherit a coaching sunt third on the all-Ume wins “It is very exciting for me." Plitzuweit Michigan women's basketball team that list Beginning next week. Director of said “This is a special time in my career has been anything but promising the Athletics Tim Selgo and his staff will and to work with someone again that past few seasons Under previous head begin the search for a new head coach I know very well ... Kevin is someone coach Cheryl Burnett, who retired in Selgo said Plitzuweit helped put GVSU that I have confidence in. ” March, the Wolverines never finishing on the proverbial basketball map In five yean at the helm of the higher than seventh in the Big Ten “Dawn did a wonderful job with Lakers. Plitzuweit tallied a 117-39 GVl HOm l «*•» A NaWu record, including a 68-22 Great Lakes Burnett finished with a 35-83 record Slaying toamt ftQumrt coached O/SU to wlory in four seasons at Michigan, never See Plitzuweit, B4 » Y t I « I \ V B2 Monday. Apr* 23. 2007 SPORTS Grand Valley Lanthorn Men's basketball captures first regional championship GV dominates Northern statu No. 3 seed and claimed an 83-73 win "No question, this one of our best March 10 over No. 6 seeded Quincy Kentucky University in a fames of the year.” Wesley said “We With the game tied. Carhait hit a 3- 66-42 victory did a great job m our half-court defense, potnter at the 10:43 mark of the first half especially since they are such a quality to spark a 9-0 run by the Lakers Their opponent ” lead did not slip below six points for the By Marc Koontra lumor ('allistus Eziukwu finished remainder of the contest GVL Staff WrtUf with 17 putnu on the fame and was Jamerson finished with a game high named the regional tournament s most 20 points and Eziukwu totaled 17 points The Graad Valley Suit Uravcruty valuable player and eight rebounds Carhart and Hall aam\ hi 1 filial) lean c burned as bn* "He has been outxtanduig “ Wesley added 14 points apiece. Great Labes Regional (luwnptuiuhjp said of hu starting center “He has been GVSU followed that game up with a Mart* 13 wall a 66-42 victory hum really affressive on offense, at well as 90-83 victory on March 11 over No. 2 Nurtbcra Kentucky Uarwury Mucking shots and rebounding " Southern Indiana. “Obnonaly a i» something special Senior Kyle Carhart and junior Jason The Lakers led by 13 pomts with when you are uik ing about the &nf tune Jamertoo were also named to the all- seven and a half minutes remaining, but ever." satd Laber bead coadi Rjc Wesley toumament team lamerson contributed the Screaming Eagles cut the lead to three “Oar guyt worked very hard to get to thx» 10 pomts and 11 rebounds in the fame with 44 seconds to go. GVSU sealed the pom and they real!) kept a food ttUtude GVSU felt a bit of relief that they victory by making six of eight frec-throw eatenaf dus fame M did not have to face the lop-seeded attempts in the closing moments Aasde from a three minute span in the University of Findlay for the third tune Eziukwu had his best game of the feref half. GVSU dominated the fame this season The Oilers were upset by tournament with a career-high 28 points Sophomore Pete Trammell set the NKU on March II. and grabbed 10 rebounds He was helped lour early wah eifht points to the first "I have mixed feelings about that,” out by Jamerson (20). senior Dan Redder srx minutes helpmf elevate the Lakers Wesley said “It would have been nice to (16) and Carhart (13). to a 10-2 lead The None loufht back have an all-GLJAC final I thought we The Lakers also competed in the wnh a too ol ^ pointers and look theu played pretty well against them our last conference tournament earlier in the first and only lead at 16-14 it was erased tune out and could sneak by them, but week. They fell to Findlay 71-61 in the 12 seconds later it was also nice not having to deal with GL1AC championship game Eziukwu Trammell totaled 17 points in the theu home court advantage turned in another fine performance with The Lakers advanced to the regional 21 pouits and 10 rebounds The Lakers distanced themselves final with a pan of wins over Quincy The Lakers will compete in (he from NKU in the second hall by hotduif University and the University of NCAA Division II Elite Eight March 21 GW Ak Iww / Kttty hyrwi the team to leas than 19 percent shouting Southern Indiana versus Barton College. The game will be Winning ways: Sophomore guard Pete Trammell maneuvers past a Ferns State University from the floor The Norse converted just GVSU entered the tournament as the at noon in Springfield, Mass defender earlier this season one of 17 3-point attempts m the final Men's track owns Wrestlers pin second GLIAC competition By Brian Beaupicd national championship GVL Staff Writer By Brian Beaupied went against better competition “I just tried not to think about The Grand Valley Stale L mveruty men'* track GVl. Staff Writer but we worked harder We had wrestling," he said. “I get really team ran away wah as eighth consecutive Great Lakes better unity and work ethic nervous before matches, so not imrrujflegtfir Athletic Conference trick and Both wrestlers also had theu thinking about wrestling kind of t--tJ -i- - - a, - rr i_ na As defending national iiClKJ dBuiaJp JfiVIII) r CD GVl AHttnt IsMtyn Irwin share of close calls along the helped to keep me focused." k won the fide by 117 points ahead of second place champions, the Grand Valley Sticking together ,VSU runners tohn Colkny Patrick Sage way. Despite the score, it was not Ashland Unrverwty No team managed to make a State University's club wrestling and Derek Mart compete at a track meet m Grand Rapid* "I had never wrestled the all clear sailing for the Lakers. tenons threat to file Labm lead. team had the proverbial monkey earker this season on its back all season kid before,” Mendez said about They took a hit early in the Ob day one of competition. GVSU tallied 87.3 Junior Gamai Lucius claimed a victory in the 55- his 10-9 championship victory tournament when sophomore pomts. which was good enough far a 52.5 point lead The team earned it all the meter hurdles with senior Joe Lefevre finishing in against Micah Amrozowicz Richard Doherty went down over Ashland way to Dallas where it repeated second from Apprentice School. “It was with a broken leg. The Libm ended the two-day competition wah a as National Collegiate Wrestling The team of Lefevre, sophomore Mackenzie Association champions on a really ck*c match and never “Richard beat the guy. an all- total of 215 pomts and eight individual tales Ashland Lucius, junior Josh Pahl and freshman Justin Wiles thought for a second I had it American who took second last picked up 98 and boat school Saginaw Valley State March 10. edged out Lake Superior State University for first place The Lakers racked up a total sealed up.” year, and had a pretty good shot Unrventfy placed fourth wah 13 pomts m the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:20.99. In Only when Johnson escaped at placing for us," head coach Lake head coach Jerry Bakes crcdard the depth of 184.5 pouits en route to theu the distance medley, the combination of Peck. Holm, with a 17-7 overtime victory in Rick Boihuis said. and dacmunatiop of bn squad for as impressive second championship in as many senior John Coiline and freshman Troy Rock set a meet his quarterfinals match against The Lakers sent 22 wrestlers to performance during the weekend years Central Florida University reusd with a tune 1004 38 on its way to a first place recorded 139.5 points to finish Ohio State University's Julian the tournament. Thirteen placed The men were just solid up and down the board.” in the Lakers' shadow for the Valencia did he think he had a he satd “Our depth really showed through and paid off finish legitimate shut at repeating See Wrestling, B4 for us We tned not to overwork our athletes Instead of In the field events on Feb. 23, the Lakers were able second consecutive year. Senior grappier Billy Johnson doubling up nhletes m multiple events we relied on our to pick up three additional first place finishes and sophomore Joe Mendez went depth and a ended up working out far in” Freshman Robert Metellus leapt 47 feet 7.75 inches the distance to claim the lone The Lakers took four of the top nx spots m the mile to win (he triple jump and sophomore Bryant Wilson individual titles for the Lakers. run, highlighted by junior Nile Peek's first place finish elevMed 16-1 1/4 to first in the pole vault. Freshman It was Johnson's second title in Peck's tunc of 4 minutes 1IJI seconds was good Nate Miller rounded out the top finishes for the Lakers a row ui the 165 pound weight enough for an NCAA provisional tune Junior James in the field events with a high jump of 6-10 1/4. class, while Mendez picked up Gale placed thud wah senior Ryan Holm in fourth “We got off to a fast start and never kioked back.” hu first after placing second a and junior Grant Fall in sixth. The ftnuhes earned the Bafies uud. "I'm very pleased that we came in here and year ago at 133 pounds Lakers 24 points inward their total gut the job dune.” “I think I got lucky," Mendez In the 5/XJTJ-flietcr run. sophomore Chris Hammer The meet marks the end of the indoor season for said “I got an easier side of the recorded a tune of 14:51 A0, an NCAA provisional GVSU but barely dents the team's schedule. bracket than the kid I wrestled in tune an hn way to another GVSU first place finish The Lakers will leap into the outdtxx season, which the finals did.” Ciummg the finish fine a fraction of a second later begun at the end of March Johnson also said the second was junior teammate Robbie Young wah a tune of The GVSU athletes who recorded NCAA go-around was no easier than the 14:31 98 Fall placed fourth m the event and senior qualifying and provisional umes will participate at the first. Casey Abalon came in seventh The event earned (he NCAA indoor championships slated for March 9-10 “I'm glad I went out on top,” Lakers 23 pomts in Boston Johnson said. "I've been stressed out most of the season, being the GVl Airlift* I Nko W |*nV*r returning champion put a kit of Finishing on top: GVSU wrestler Chn* Eggleston competes at the North Football champs live out a dream pressure on me. As a team, we Central Conference Championship held m the GVSU Fieklhouse on Feb 24 By Brandon Watson State Umvenity, 17-14. Laker defense was the key to the GVL Aaaiatont Sportt Hditor "Three national team's title run It is often said championships - I can't even defense wins championships, FLORENCE. Ala begin to put it into words,” See Legacy, 14 Quarterback Cullen Finnerty Finnerty said "It's unbelievable came to Alabama with hopes I couldn't write it any better than of winning two uophies, but he this” returned to Allendale with just Finnerty was 51-4 as a Laker and became just the one third quarterback in Division FffIRlftfilf However, ask him and he will tell you the one he earned was II history to win three nations! without a doubt the better of the championships This feat earns two. him a place in (he prestigious company of University of North COLLCCe niDHT! In • rematch of the 2003 GVl An*m i Mb* Mma Dakota'! Jeff Bentrim (1983, NCAA Division II National Paint It Mach Grand Valley State ;.f I r.f DAYS9 30PM-12< M jNlGHl Championship game. 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April 23, 2007 B3 Club hockey qualifies for national playoffs for first time in school history By Kevin Vallance In addition to the Lakers and week prior to Feb 17’» matchup, GVL Stuff Writer Wolverines, Davenport University but McLean remained confident and Michigan Stale University will fus team could come out on top this With two wins in Feb. 16-17’a represent the Central Regain in time. American Collegiate Hockey March at the national tournament ”1 think we just have to play Association Division U Central The Lakers began the weekend our style of hockey,” McLean said Regional Tournament, the Grand on the right foot, putting forth an before the game "We're a better ValleyStale University club hockey all around solid performance in hockey team than (hem and we team earned a tnp to nationals for defeating an FSU team that beat know it” the first time in school history them on their home ice less in The Chippewas had a 6-2 lead After a 3-1 first round victory January midway through the third period, Feb. 16 against No. 9 Ferris State The Bulldogs were able to stake but the Lakers refused to quit. University, the Lakers fought first in Feb I6's game, but quality “1 know everybody had a little back from a four-goal deficit the goaltending by graduate student bit of doubt in their minds," Watkins following night to beat No. 5 Chris Moore held FSU scoreless said. "But we really brought it Central Michigan University 7-6 in fur the remainder of the night together in the locker loom and said overtime. ”< Moure) played absolutely we’re not going to give up. we're Senior captain Nate Morang outstanding. ” said GVSU head just going to keep playing ” emerged the hero of Feb 17’s coach Denny Mel ran "Without The Lakers changed their plan victory. question his best effort of the year, of attack by putting four forwards His overtime goal gave may havc he was pmbably the difference in on (he ice instead of the usual three, been the most exciting moment in the hockey game .” and FSU was unable to defend the program history, and gave his team Sophomore Brad Kuklewskt offensive scheme its first shot at a national title tied the game up fur the Lakers in GVSU lit up the scoreboard “There was a kit of talk in the the second period, and the Lakers to the tunc of four goals in eight kicker mom about making history added two mure goals in the third minutes, including the game-tying on Ak Imm My Du*mit»g for Grand Valley, and it's something The Laker defense assured a goal from freshman Jake Erway Postseason surprise GVSt/s Nate Beverwyk fights for the puck during a club hockey game against Miami University at the that we all wanted to do. ” said victory by playing its best stretch of with a little more than three minutes Georgetown ke Arena junior Dean Watkins “It's a great hockey in the final period. remaining in regulation national title, they will make a trip scored in my life ” Miami of Ohio and put on a good feeling to be able to do it.” "We really, I don't want to say The game winner came in down to Oxford. Ohio to participate The victory wasGVSU's biggest show and let everybody know that Eight teams were invited to dominated, but we put ourselves overtime when Morang let one rip in the Great Midwest Hockey in program history according to the we're one of the 16 teams that are Orlando Park. Ill. to take part in in a situation where they really from the blue line. league Tournament, Feb. 23-24. players. going to the nationals, which is the tournament The top two teams couldn't penetrate to our net. ” “I got the puck on the right wing With many of his top players "I’ve been around this game where we set out to be.” McLean earned a berth into the ACHA McLean said. and there was no one else with nursing minor injuries. McLean for 45 years, and I'm going to rate said. Division II National Championship The Lakers looked to put up a me.” Morang said. ”1 saw three said he will likely let them rest this definitely in my tnp five of all The Lakers'fint-ruund opponent Tournament. similar effort the folkiwing night, CMU players in front of me and I during the GMHL Tournament time." McLean said. in the GMHL Tournament will be Joining GVSU at the national but knew it would not come as just fired it from the blue line and it with hopes they will be in better Before the Lakers head to Fort MSU. a team they failed to heal m tournament is the University of easily against a tough CMU team went farsidc blocker and in. It was shape for nationals Collins. Colo, to compete for a two tries during the regular season. Michigan The Chippewas beat GVSU one definitely the biggest goal I've ever "But still, we'll go down to Women ’s cross country places third in the nation By Brian Beaupied All-American sophomore Laura Western State claimed the individual The Lakers competed against 2 GVL Staff Writer Aderman led the charge for the title, breaking the tape with a first other participating schools at the women, crossing he finish line in place finish of 20:09.4. Ahead of meet, which was hosted by Western Members of the Grand Valley State third place individually with a time GVSU’s Aderman was the University Florida University. University women's cross country of 20 minutes 19.60 seconds. of Massachusetts-Lowell's Nicole “The course was very fast and in team dashed to respectable finished “Laura made a gutsy effort out Plant, who f inished at 20 I 5 6 great shape,” Baites said. ”1 think at Nov. IK's national championships there.” Baites said. “She was tough, The Lakers had a total of seven Nate (Peck of the men's team) and in Pensacola. Fla. and all 1 can say is I am very proud of women placing in (he top 100. in Laura actually set school records The Lakers finished just 64 points her effort.” addition to Aderman. Rivard and out there. This weekend was a great behind second place Western State Also finishing with solid times Kandas. Freshman Leah Borns, junior learning experience for our team and University with a total of 165 points. were fellow All-American Susie Ashley Wharton, senior Lauren Bader it's something we will be able to build Adams State University took the team Rivard with a final time of 21:17.2 and and sophomore Kelly Gibbons took off of in the future. ” national championship with a total of senior Stacey Kandas who finished those seats for the Lakers. Aside from the national meet, the 94 points, and finishing in second. her last race as a Laker in 21:28.0. The Lakers spent the week team enjoyed (he afternoon rooting Western State totaled 101 points. The 12 second differential made preparing for the championships by on the GVSU women's soccer team “Going in, we had higher a difference of 11 places in the final making minor tweaks and adjustments in a weekend full of school spirit and expectations, but I am very pleased standings, a fitting testament to the to their typical practice regiment. administrative support. with the effort and maturity our oustanding talent competing. Rivard Instead of training in the afternoon. "We had a great time.” Baites GVl Antw.I Amu Vhwullwr student-athletes demonstrated, ” said and Kandas finished 21st and 32nd. Baites had his squad working out in said. "There was plenty of support Leading the Lakers: Sophomore Laura Jerry Baites, GVSU head coach and respectively, in the nation the mornings to adjust to the day's 10 from Tim Selgo and the rest of the Aderman runs the 4K race at the Michigan Looking closer at the individual a.m. start for the men and 10:15 a.m. Athletics department. Overall, it was intercollegiate Meet m Big Rapids Mich on Oct Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic portion of the meet. Ether Komen from starting lime for the women. a very enjoyable experience.” 6 Conference Coach of the Year. Women's soccer takes down longtime rival New music' New feel' Same great p.r'. By Matthew Verdonk 25th goal of the year to give her and toed it into the bottom right (fill with college ID all night' Orjfts specials all night' GVL Sports Fditor team its second and final goal comer of the net. of the game Senior midfielder Though they were unable to Weekly drink specials' Shannon Carrier received the ball score another goal, the Lakers ladies • fRH Two unprecedented events til midnight occurred this weekend for the out on the left wing, bla/ed past controlled the rest of the game her mark and crossed the bail to Grand Valley State University From the 65th minute onward. women's soccer team. a spnnting Tafler. who slid just See Ashland, B4 The first came Oct. 6 versus in front of the Ashland keeper Anything (he University of Findlay when Can sophomore Joyce Rose scored her first GVSU career goal Happen. The second came Oct. 8 when, by a score of 2-0. for the first time in the history of its program, the GVSU women ’s downtown grand rapids • sectionLIVE com soccer team defeated the Eagles of Ashland University (7-5-1). The two teams played the game's first 15 minutes at a frantic pace, with neither team OTTAWA CREEK APARTMENTS able to maintain possession for long. "There was a lot of nervous U energy." said GVSU head coach Dave Dilanni. “Both teams were on jacked up to play.” GW A«h** / Kyi* A Hu4*<> In the 16th minute, the field On tor guard: Sophomore Joyce Rose keeps the bad m front of her as an started to tilt in the Lakers' favor. Ashland University player defends at GVSLTs home gameOct 8 for the first time 2° Junior defender Sue Christenson in school history, the Lakers defeated the Eagles almost put GVSU ahead off 00 a comer kick, but an Ashland CL) defender stopped her shot tin the VALUELAND / WORLD MISSION LO goal line II • Shortly after, in the 18th minute, the Lakers went ahead n for the first time and for good. A comer kick from senior n defender Katie Ales found its THRIFT CL) way back to her off the head of j an Eagle defender She settled JLETR O/SHA KKY-CHlC. 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Trumble punted the ball 41 in check the majority of the win over Indianapolis University helped propel the Mavericks past just 45 seconds to travel 89 yards in Brechin intercepted two passes, yards, where Brechin downed it game on Nov. 5, Carrier suffered an their regional final opponent three plays. The drive was capped recovered a fumble and. when at the NW Missouri one-yard “They put some fast, injury to her right knee, the same This time, there was a goose off by a 30-yard touchdown toss the game was anything but line. Martin and Brechin agreed aggressive girl on me.” McGill luiee that underwent arthroscopic egg on the Mavenck side o4 from Finncfty ,»o wide receiver decided, made a punt inside the it was the biggest play of the said. “She followed me all over surgery in the off-season to repair the scoreboard at the end of 90 Terry Mitchell Bearcat one-yard line. game. the field in the second half." a torn anterior cruciate ligament minutes, signifying GVSU’s Finnerty connected with ”1 could not be prouder of our “Bill Brechin made four That fast, aggressive girl was She spent the past week 14th shutout victory of the Mitchell again for a touchdown in football team." said GVSU head game-changing plays in the freshman forward lrie Dennis, nursing it and was well enough season and the first NCAA the tint quarter, this time from 27 coach Chuck Martin “It was an game, and those two first quarter who played her entire high to play, allowing Dilanni to use tournament semifinal berth in yards, giving GVSU a 14-10 lead at ugly game from an offensive interceptions kept us in the game school career as a defender. program history. the end of the quarter The Lakers’ standpoint. Our defense kept Dennis as a defender early,” Martin said. “Without Dennis started the second half The next stop for the Lakers quick-strike offense scored in S us in it and our offense made “If Shannon doesn ’t play, we those plays, who knows where as the defender on the right wing is Pensacola. Fla. where they seconds this time, taking only two enough plays.” can ’t do what we did." Dilanni the game would have been. ” and matched McGill’s speed, will battle the South regional plays while marching 80 yards Although both teams came added. After trading punts, GVSU champion Spartans from the GVSU had the ball fur only 4:04 into the matchup averaging keeping her in check. By the end of the game, entered the fourth quarter with “I mix and match quite a bit the Lakers had five defenders, University of Tampa (18-2-1). in the opening quarter, running more than 35 points per game, possession of the ball. In six as a coach.” Dilanni said. “They including Ciara McClellan The game will be played Nov just nine plays but racking up 176 the first quarter passed without plays, the Lakers snatched back had speed, and Inc has speed, so playing as a stopper, four 16 at II a.m. on die University yards of total offense. 150 from any scoring. Brechin's first the lead, 17-14. Finncrty ran we knew we could match up. ” defensive-minded midfielders of West Florida ’s campus Fuinerty through the air. interception occurred in the the ball into the end zone from “We're going to take tonight end zone on NW Missouri's four yards out for the game and just move along.” Finncrty first drive, keeping the Bearcats winning touchdown. He was Ashland The two-goal scoring their focus to two tough tests said. "We’ve got a short week stuck at zero On the Bearcats’ output is the Lakers’ lowest on the road versus Quincy the first 100-yard rusher in 19 continued from page B3 ahead of us. We were focused, third drive, Brechin intercepted consecutive games against the of the season, but on paper, University (11*2), ranked and we wanted to prove a point. another pass at the Laker 24 NW Missouri defense, finishing Ashland managed to carry it was another dominant No. 9 in Division II and We did that tonight" yard line. with 115 yards on 22 carries. possession across midfield performance. Southern Illinois University After a fumble by Finncrty deep GVSU took an early 3-0 lead He also completed 15 of 33 only a handful of times. The Lakers fired 22 shots to Edwardsville (8-3-2), a team in Laker territory was recovered after a 30-yard field goal from passes for 225 yards and one Dilanni praised his forwards Ashland's two. and earned 18 that defeated Quincy on Oct by DSU. the Statesmen scored Todd Carter at the 14:46 mark touchdown. and midfielders for a dominant comer kicks to Ashland's one. 4. on a seven yard touchdown pass of the second quarter. The Bearcats punted on second half. Laker sophomore goalkeeper “It's going to be a physical from quarterback Scott Eyster to On the ensuing Bearcat drive, their next possession and gave “The front three did an Kristina Nasturzio played the and mental test.” Dilanni said wide receiver Eric Marshall After quarterback Josh Matthews GVSU the ball deep in its own excellent job," he said. “The full 90 minutes and earned a "We’re going to have a good trading punts, GVSU took over marched his team down the territory with 8:05 left in the midfielders had their best game 10th shutout in 13 attempts. week of practice and be ready deep in its own territory — this field with a hurry-up offense, fourth quarter. On second down, in the last four or five.” Now, the Lakers will shift for the weekend ” time at its own one-yard lute The keeping the GVSU defense on Finnerty launched the ball deep Statesmen forced and blocked its heels. NW Missouri used an to wide receiver Terry Mitchell, back titles, could nut have asked for depth of his squad led to the success the Laker punt, recovering it for end-around wide receiver pass Wrestling who made the catch but lost anything more. on the mats a touchdown, bringing the score for a 26-yard touchdown. The continued from page B2 control on his way to the turf. The “I’m really satisfied with the "We have high caliber winder* to 14-14. It was the first blocked trick play gave the Bearcats the Bearcats recovered the fumble in the tup eight of their respective results," he said. ‘To come in and punt against GVSU this season. lead. 7-3. who work their (ails off everyday." and found little more than half weight classes. Sophomore obtain our ultimate goal was really The Lakers came out firing yet However. the Lakers he said "We were prepared, and the field separating them from John Aikens fell just short of the rewardtng.The guys worked hard, again on their next possession, answered right back as they we outworked our opponents The the end zone and a potential championship at 197 pounds, were a product of the program, taking just 1:11 on five plays to have all season long. An eight- experience that Billy has from game-winning touchdown. dropping an 8-2 decision to Toledo bought into the philosophy and got find pay dirt. Finncrty found wide play, 80-yard drive ended in a However. NW Missouri University’s Adam Murray. the job done." winning it last year and Joe being a receiver Antoine Trent from 10 two-yard touchdown pass from could not muster any offense Bolhuis. who is in his first year Bolhuis said the leadership from four-time stale champ and runner yards out to push the Laker lead to Finncrty to wide receiver Eric and punted, knocking the Lakers as head coach and competed for the wrestlers who were there for up last year really showed through 21-14. The Statesmen's next drive Fowler. GVSU went to third deep in their own territory. The GVSU in college to win back-to- the championship last year and (he for us . " resulted in no points, as Eyster down only once on the drive, Laker offense sputtered as well was picked off by linebacker Kirk where Finncrty found Fowler and punted the ball back to the Camith. for a 16-yard gain. The Lakers Bearcats, who took over at the Plitzuweit Finncrty got back to work, took the 10-7 lead going into GVSU 48-yard line. On second continued from page B1 throwing his fourth touchdown of halftime. down, Matthews completed a this program," Sclgosaid. “She the first half, his second to Trent. “Their defense played just pass to wide receiver Kendall led us to national prominence, tremendous against us and The four yard pass capped off a Wright at the Laker 21-yard which was something we never five play. 48-yard drive that took gave them every opportunity to line, but linebacker Matt Beaty had before, and we arc very 1:49 off the clock. The Lakers win.” Martin said. “Our defense forced a fumble that Brechin appreciative for all of her hard took the 28-14 lead into the obviously kept us in it in the recovered. work.” second half. first half. We couldn't get out of Seven plays later, the GVSU One thing is certain. Plitzuweit Finncrty continued to stay hot. our own way on offense." offense lined up in the victory did not leave the cupboard advancing the Lakers 67 yards on During the second half, formation, and Finnerty kneeled bare. Returning next season are their first possession of the third the scoring continued to be to the ground for the last time in GL1AC All-Conference First quarter The seven play drive nonexistent. NW Missouri took his collegiate career. In doing Teamcr Crystal Zick and 3-point culminated in a 13-yard pass from the opening possession and so. he clinched the Lakers’ specialist Erin Cyplik. Zick led Finncrty to running back Black punted to GVSU. The Lakers fourth football national title in the team at 14.7 points per game, Smokn It was Smolcns first could do nothing with their five years. while Cyplik led the team in career touchdown as a Laker. drive and lined up to punt the “I think everybody got rebounds (6.7 per contest) and 3- Late in the third quarter with the ball away, but the referees ruled the game they anticipated. ” pointer percentage (45 percent). Statesmen forcing a GVSU punt. GVSU kicker Justin Trumble said Bearcat head coach DSU gained some momentum down at the Laker 25 yard line Mel Tjeerdsma. “It was a when it blocked its second punt when his knee touched the great college football game. of the game. The block sent the ground after he tried to control Unfortunately for us, we made ball out the back of the end zone a bad snap The Bearcats took too many mistakes. Sometimes for a safety, bringing the score to over and claimed advantage of the ball just doesn't bounce your 35-16. the short field. way.” DSU was awarded a free kick Bearcat running back Xavier GVSU defeated NW Missouri by GVSU and moved the ball to Omon slashed his way into the for the second straight season in die Laker 41-yard line, however, end zone in just five plays to the national title game, running the Statesmen's drive was stalled reclaim the lead for his team. its overall winning streak to 28 and they turned the ball back over 14-10. Omon finished the day games, the longest in college to GVSU to end the third quarter with 129 yards on 26 carries and football at any division. Early on in the fourth quarter, one touchdown. That scoring Fowler caught seven passes wide receiver Eric Fowler caught success would not be enough for for % yards and one touchdown a 25-yard touchdown pass from the Bearcats. in his last game as a Laker. Finneity to push the Laker lead “Last year no one expected Beaty led the way defensively to 42-16. The All-American us to be there,’’ Omon said. with 12 tackles, while defensive candidate continued to have a great “This year we came in expecting end Mike McFadden tallied season, snagging seven passes for to win. We could have won the seven. Linebacker Anthony CAMPUS 218 yards and one touchdown. It game, but we didn't finish our Adams contributed four tackles, was the fourth consecutive game drives and that really hurt us. ” including the only quarterback Fowler has eclipsed the 100-yard GVSU took the ball after the sack for GVSU. plateau “You can't ask more from a quarterback than what Cullen prrv .fl (32 te;ydMj every brings." Fowler said. "He does a M WEDNESDAY great job managing a game, and he did a great job.” With 11:32 left in the fourth \\M\M■flji) 9PM-CLOSC quarter. Eyster found wide receiver Eric Marshall for a 65- yard touchdown strike, bringing the game to 42-23. 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Sweet Japonic examinations of sexual assaults GW Arch**/ for Rock A gaunt Rape “If tar Hour took die stage first wah as lead pound Mad Young look the The event was organized by Fighting back: Grand Rapids band Sweet Japonic performed at Rock Agamst Rape before a crowd of GVSU students March 23 at the Fieldhouse Other musicians make people aware of the reahoev solid Ned Young-style nils and stage wah Vander Ark to pafarin Eyes Wide Open. Sigma Kappa featured included Happy Hour. Rob Bohn. Red letter Day and Brian Vander Ark then they can get arndved " acoustic harmomcac Keeping the a cover of the Pnxol Harum song. and Sigma Ftu Epsilon of GVSU. One man show portrays 10 plays NY Times bestseller to By Michelle Pawlak Johnson, executive director of G'Vl A&b hdilor the San Diego Black Ensemble, discuss new novel was invited to GVSU by Only two chairs, three stands Professor Frank Boring. The two met 20 years ago in a By MkheBe Hamilton and several small props set the theater in San Diego, Bonng said GVL Staff Wrttrr Loose more Auditorium stage during his introduction. Feb 2. "The play was pretty bad. but Grand Valley Stale Umvcnity wntmg pndcvson The lights were down, have snagged the author of a New York Tune* with only a projected picture one actor stood out/' he said. The two have talked since bestseller far an rto-campus reading event Feb 15. of playwright August Wilson their first meeting and visited Kristm Gate, daughter of former UJ. Vice shining through the dark. A man. each other through the years. Pres*! Tt AJ Gore, will vtul GVSU to discus* ha solid in black except two white After hearing about Johnson's first novv 1 “Sammy * Hdl " She wad the p4am to lMW MM Mir M»M SMl cufflinks showing through, latest creation, a one man show read a passage from her hunk and talk dvn* what rt Working with words: Author Knsbn Gore's first novef. stepped onto the stage and began depicting Wilson's 10 plays. was hkc to wme « 'SammyHi.' h* the New tort Tenes Best Setkr last in speaking Boring said bringing him to We feel very fortunate to have (Gme) a* a part 2004 She w* soon pubksh another nonet For more than an hour. GVSU would hit two birds with of our wnten senes. " saoJ Chns Haven. GVSU Antonio “TJ” Johnson kept the and her ftnl novel. 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April 23. 2007 A&E Grand Valley lanthorn Mayer hits GR with new tour By Michelle Pawlak “As long as I suppress the the least satisfying songs for me GVL A&E Editor need to argue back, it feels great.” i.ielodicaUy,” Mayer said Mayer said in response to Rolling “‘Wheel’ on Heavier Things.' if it had been saved for The Van Amici Arena will be Stone's label “It’s not the lexicon Continuum.' it would have been pulsing with the music of John that I would use in my mind. 1 great." he added Mayer Feb. 22. during his next can't deny the fact that it’s quite As his albums keep coming. stop on the Continuum tour a thrill " Mayer said it is difficult to maintain The three-time Grammy winner But Mayer said the title conies a solid quality base of music was recently up for five more to an artist with passion. “Each time you put « piece of awards at this year's Grammy “If anything is going to make work out, you’re indebted to that Awards. He took two home, and someone a guitar god, it’s some 13- work that you have to put another his new album. “Continuum." has year-old kid. 40 or 30 yean later, piece of work out that's as good or been highly regarded in reviews picking up a guitar and having the better than it,” he said. Talking with the 29-year-old same passion." he said. But as his music matures, Connecticut native, it u easy to Aside from his awards, titles so does he. with each lour and see he is pleased with how the and other pursuits — including album teaching him new things record turned out and how his life stand-up comedy and writing — From how to handle practically is starting to pan out as well. Mayer said “it's all meant to funnel swallowing a tea bag while on “The Continuum record is the bock" into his music The content stage to what it is like getting result of burning off what 1 needed of which, he said, depends on what nominated for a Grammy. Mayer to play in the trio,” Mayer said, he feels justified to discuss. said nearing 30 has brought many referring to his side project with “I think the days of political things Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino singen singing about political “I’m kinda slowing down in a “When I was done with the trio. I things, (fiat delineation has passed us. ” Mayer said. “I only feel cool way. like simmering down," had successfully played pop music the need to write about cultural Mayersaid. and guitar-based music. With those One thing he has learned is the under my belt. I could go into the elements. ’’ dual life he plays at home and on studio and make Continuum It Out of all of his songs, he said the road made it really genuine " fans tend to like ones that arc "When I'm home, my character Although the trio project is not on albums that become “cult changes quite a bit and I become currently on hold, Mayer assured favorites." But Mayer remains critical of very domesticated." he said. “I that it will rise again all his music and exposed what he get more stable emotionally, and In addition to his new tour and considers his most overrated and happier On the road, you rely on a album. Mayer was recently named different pan of yourself to make one of the top 20 New Guitar Gods underrated songs it through " in "Rolling Stone Magazine.” "1 don ’t totally love My Stupid Mouth.' It's always been one of Students raise the dead for featured film By Michelle Pawlak Kenny James, GVSU senior theatre roles. James described the process as “Zombie Apocalypse." GVL A&E Editor major and main character for “Zombie a sort of networking with people they "I have an amazing crew," Thompson Apocalypse," that the process began knew. No auditions were held. said. “Actors, make-up. lighting, sound — we're all coming together to make Blood dripped. squirted and The two began collaborating ideas As for the 150 zombie extras, anyone could join. Thompson and James a truly ground breaking film. Without splattered across the pavement as more over coffee and drinks until finally a these guys this would not be nearly as than 40 zombies attacked the innocent script was written, involving characters, advertised through Myspace.com. Facebook.com, flyers and on the radio, epic as it’s become ” in the BFE parking lot Oct. 21. situations and zombies. The script entails receiving “a huge response," Thompson Thompson and James agreed a “Action" echoed through the pouring a three-part filming process, making film of this scale is unusual for GVSU rain as Grand Valley State University separate mini-films to later be combined said. "The extras have turned this students. student and director Ryan Thompson into a two-hour full length feature production from a good to a great “A lot of other student filmmakers are witnessed what he called “a dream come The film will show a year long spreading of a zombie epidemic through experience.” James added afraid of something this big," Thompson true." When all the roles were filled. said. Taping of the film “Zombie several main characters Part one. just taped, introduces the characters Thompson and James searched for James attributed much of the scale Apocalypse" lasted seven full days and and plot. Part two, planned to tape in locations and began work on budget of this film to the crossover he and resulted in a 48-minute film. However, issues. For part one. the co-writers Thompson have made between the film the process of creating the movie began February, is what Thompson called “the got permission to tape at BFE Bar and and video and theater departments. The months ago. survival section." Part three, scheduled Grille and on the Grand Lady Riverboat co-writers agreed the two departments “I’ve always been really inspired for April, solves the mystery of the plot. have generally stayed separate, and Courtrty Photo I Rob Con* by the horror genre classics,” said Thompson said the complete two-hour for free. feature should be finished late next To raise money for other expenses, that this film has "spearheaded the Perfecting their product: Co-writers Kenny Thompson, a senior film and video crossover," Thompson said. lames (left) and Ryan Thompson (right) major. “I saw ‘Evil Dead 2’ and thought, summer they organized their Bake Sale of “There has always been a separation. ” work together to film part one of ‘Zombie ’I could probably do that too. I'm going After the script was completed. the Dead on Oct. 13, and with other donations, Thompson and James raised James said. “But now there is a unified Apocalypse' at BFE Bar & Grill on Oct 21 • to give that a shot one day.’” Thompson and James gave life to their characters by selecting actors to fill the a total of $630 to film part one of It was not until Thompson met See Student Film, B10 Students to dance, play their way into holidays FRESH By Brandy Arnold ballet. GVL Staff Writer Members of the department have CHICKEN never performed a full production of "The Nutcracker" before. Last year participants As the holidays quickly approach. Grand Valley State University is filled with the played music from act two of the ballet NEVER spirits and sounds of the season without sets or costumes. . "The Nutcracker." a longtime staple of “It was a roaring success." Alhadeff said. FROZEN this celebration, will be performed by the “There was standing room only in the Louis Armstrong Theatre " GVSU Dance Ensemble. GVSU Symphony This year will be a huge undertaking, he Orchestra and Great Lakes Youth Ballet ZERO% Dec. 9-10. Tchaikovsky's ballet is set to said. The Grand Rapids Boys Chorus and technical staff and students from Allendale hit the stage in the Allendale High School High School will also be involved. Performing Arts Center at 2 and 8 p.m. on “The event involves more than 200 Dec. 9 and 3 p m on Dec. 10. musicians, staff, students and community “This is really a wonderful, exciting and grand production. ’’ said Brian Asher members," Alhadeff said The preparation for the ballet has been Alhadeff, conductor for the GVSU Symphony GVl A/dwv* A>M*y Comttwk intense, said Jefferson Baum, director of the Orchestra. Dramatic dancing: Members of the Great Lakes Dance Ensemble. He said altliough the GVSU music Youth Ballet Company Kat« Rancourt. 11. and “Lately it’s been rehearse, rehearse, In Allendale, west of campus department may not bring the precision of a Brandon Meir 17. perform m last year s production of rehearse." he said The dancers leave the "The Nutcracker ’m the Lows Armstrong Theatre A On Lake Michigan Drive professional company, it will provide a more full production of the play was heid m the Allendale intimate and traditional presentation of the See Holiday, BIO High School Performing Arts Center Dec 9-10 616.895.2310 Metal bands compete for Heavyweight title By AJ Colley The annual event is held at to compete for the championship GVl, Stuff Writer The Intersection in Grand Rapids title. The finals are judged by a and showcases West Michigan's combination of crowd voting and the opinions of a panel of They came out in the hard rock and metal bands, who judges, including members of hundreds, mostly wearing black, compete for a grand prize that the media and major record label but they didn't come to mourn includes $2,000 in cash. $300 in representatives. anything — they came to support studio time at Eastown Recording The Intersection's Jason hard rock and metal music. Studio. $300 in tattoos from Rogalcwski. talent buyer and Six bands rocked, growled and Wicked Ways, $500 in Web site marketing director, said the head-banged Jan 12 to compete design work by Chemical Image Heavyweight gives local bands a in the second round of the 2007 and a glass prize from Purple chance to play. Usually the venue Heavyweight Championship, not East’s Smoke Shop. only has local bands opening up to be confused with professional Jenison band UnAltered won for national acts, and that 's when wrestling. round one and Holland. Mich, natives Shackle Jack took round the national acts don't bnng their two of the competition own support. “It felt awesome,” said "The Heavyweights isn ’t singer-guitanst of Shackle Jack. about who’s the better band. ” Eric Evenhou.se, better known as Evenhouse said. "It’s about Buddha “It felt just amazing.” who’s got the most fans. ” The band entered the Shackle Jack had a large competition last year, however support system of family, friends they lost in the first round and fans who helped draw large This year things changed The numbers to the show, Evenhouse band sold out of tickets before said He added winning made it the show. feel like all their network ’s hard “The tickets just sold work was worth it. themselves." Evenhouse said The competition is simple See Metal Bands, B10 — 24 bands compete over four nights and each night one winner 485 48th Avenue, Suite A is chosen by secret crowd ballot *411. ” Stop ovr office* or all (616) 895-6060 A judge attends every show t t Grand Valley Lanthorn LI P7 lanthorn^gvsu edu FEATURES Monday. April 23. 2007 m3 i New leader takes the reins Thomas J. Haas returns to Michigan, guides GVSU into the fall semester By Jennifer Hoewe of New York College of Agriculture and GVL Editorial Page Editor Technology at Cobleskill before joining GVSU’i administrative staff Grand Valley Suae University's fourth His three year reign at SUNY saw its president. Thomas J. Haas, said his return end beginning with a phone call from his to West Michigan is just another one of brother-in-law, Haas said. life’s adventures — but he never pictured “He sent me an article from the Grand himself moving back. Rapids Press about Grand Valley's “1 believe this — the Lord gives you president's resignation, ’* he added “I opportunities, and you can say yes or no," thought, * A school like Grand Valley might Haas said “It's all pait of life's adventure " be the type of school I could serve and help At the beginning of his journey. Haas achieve their mission. said he nearly dodged his first trip to An application and search process Michigan. Between his freshman and running through the summer months found sophomore years in the U.S. Coast Guard Haas as the GVSU Presidential Search Academy, he was forced to choose between Advisory Committee's final selection, being stationed in Europe or near the Great bringing him back to Michigan Lakes. GVSU’s newly -appointed president He said his work throughout the United chose the Wolverine State. States has brought him in a full circle back During his first day of duty on the to the Great Lakes Stale. USCG Cutter Mackinaw. Haas met his “Coming back to Michigan is going to future wife, Marcia, while the boat was be a pretty smooth transition," Haas said. “I Mopped in Traverse City. He escorted her feel very comfortable coming back." during the Cheny Festival events, and the Using his abilities gained through years two were engaged prior to his graduation of service in the USCG and while teaching from the academy. and leading at various institutions. Haas Upon Haas’ completion of cadet said his first course of action at GVSU will training, out of 230 graduates, he ranked involve listening to those around him and high enough to pick his first duty station. embracing the values already instilled on “1 worked hard for three and a half campus. years, so I got my pick," he said. “We were “I learned through my time in the going to Hawaii.” military that every individual must have Marcia saw it differently. Since his an opportunity to share their ideas and skill fiancee wanted to stay close to her family sets." he added in Union City, Haas said he instead decided Above all, Haas said throughout his time to serve on the USCG Cutter Acacia in in the Coast Guard and as a teacher and For! Huron, on which he would become administrator, he valued the relationships a first lieutenant and communications and he formed with his students, colleagues operations officer. and superiors. Following his time spent with the Coast “I view life’s path as a series of different Guard, Haas’ life's adventure led him down adventures," Haas said. “1 always saw GVl / Kaittyn Irwin roads to Washington, D.C., Connecticut, myself in a leadership rule, knowing Showing support: President Thomas J Haas and students sign a Grand Valley State University flag to be donated to Virginia Tech on behalf of those who Indiana Iowa and New York Haas later how important it is to stay in touch with died m the Virginia Tech shoot mg The event took place on April 17 became president of the State University students. ” Fresh Food Company chef takes gold medal at culinary tournament Manager competes His culinary skills, creativity If Mixa wins, he would be Chef.’’ has become his first passion in life, “I like to take comfort food and and presentation abilities helped awarded the chance to be on Mixa discovered his love for he added. put a little spin on it and jazz it up. ” at SVSU with other him to stand out, he said. Mixa the National team representing the culinary arts while living in He will travel to Greece to he said. top university chefs made dishes of sea scallops and ARAMARK Culmary Excellence Arizona during his teenage years experience authentic Greek food When he is not cooking, Mixa beef, finishing with a blood orange With more than two years and working for a resort, he said. and compare it to American spends time with his two dogs and from across the curd tart with a dark chocolate experience at the Fresh Food Since then. Anthony Bourdain has versions. However, comfort food enjoys shopping for antiques with shtxtfer for dessert Company. Mixa said he would been his favorite chef, and food is closest to his heart, he added. his wife. state to win honors Moving onward. Mixa will like to participate in more advance and join a team of two competitions. By Karin Armbruster others to represent the Midwest He was featured on the program GVL Staff Writer at the North American Challenge “Ask The..." on WG VU Thursday in New Orleans on July 29 as part evening, where he answered Grand Valley State University of the National Association of culinary questions on air. He also has its own culinary maestro College and University Business traveled to Chicago to audition for GV students! working in the midst of the Officers Convention the Food Network program Top Allendale Campus. Paul Mixa. chef and manager Don't get ripped off at the mall stores at the Fresh Food Company, won a gold medal from the ARAMARK Culinary Excellence Competition Come to a real jeweler who will cater which he participated in on March 21. to you with the best selection in "I just put out the best that I could," Mixasaid. “I was happy" Grand Rapids! 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April 23. 2007 FEATURES Grand Vaiey lanthorn Prof nabs state award nomination Luttenton is nominated students achieve more than they think coral reef ecology or learning about the they can. He looks at the significance Mayan culture. for 2007 Michigan of mentoring, not just in class, but “I have certainly made a significant Distinguished Professor personally Teachers need to personalize effort to involve undergraduates in the classroom, knowing the positive independent study. ” Luttenton said. of the Year effects it can have on students and their While he does not believe his classes learning capabilities, he said. are any better than any others', he said By Karin Armbruster “1 try to reinvigorate the fun you can being willing to spend time, along GVL Stuff Writer have while learning. ” Luttenton said. with trying to get people involved Dean of the College of Liberal in independent research projects, is In his office surrounded by Big Boy Arts and Sciences Fred Antczak something that is distinctive to his and Peeps memorabilia sits biology acknowledged Luttenton ‘s approach to teaching personality professor Mark Luttenton. a nominee teaching and said he is Besides his love for the 2007 Michigan Distinguished pleased with it. for teaching, which Professor of the Year Award. “We’ve seen him be he has done at GVSU The award is given annually by the extremely dedicated to “I try to since 1989, Luttenton's Presidents Council, comprised of the IS students, having high hobbies include public universities in Michigan standards, ” Antczak reinvigorate the dancing, scuba diving, “I’m just amazed." Luttenton said. fun you can have fly and trout fishing and said. “To be selected for this is pretty Luttenton said his while learning." spurts such as tennis humbling." favorite part of teaching and golf. He also enjoys Grand Valley State University chose is the students. He listening to the blues Luttenton as its best candidate for the enjoys when students do MARK LUTTENTON and playing saxophone award. and say things that force GVSU PROFESSOR in his spare time In mid-February, a selection him to think in ways Luttenton knew he committee of representatives from he has never thought wanted to become a five universities will choose its final before, he added. biology teacher in the three hooorees. Along with receiving a “I get so much joy and pleasure out fifth grade, he said. He knew he wanted unique Presidents Council plaque, the of the interaction." Luttenton said “It to teach at a college level in the eighth three winners will receive a $3,000 cash keeps me younger." grade and was extremely influenced by award during a ceremony to be held in He said he offered unique and an adviser in grad school, he added CM A/r In* I My DwMMaj April. educational experiences for students, “People have had so much emphasis Standing out: Biology professor Mart Luttenton was chosen by Grand VaBey State Unwrvty as its Luttenton said he believes individual such as going to Belize and activities that in my life and I want to pass that along." best candidate for the 2007 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Veer Award interaction and personalizing makes combine biology, economics, sociology. Luttenton said. Senior finds career creating ‘visual appeal’ Zach Kinstner works as a developer of Flash software, to be sold nationwide By Leslie Perales GVL News Editor While it may not be a common extracurricular activity, senior Zach Kinstner is using his computer skills to spur an early career in software. Kinstner is the lead developer JLanthoni of a small team of computer lmthom.com programmers working on a Rash The student-run newspapers at Grand Valley State University software project that will be used in retail stores nationwide Rash programming is just one of the computer skills the Mantljorn invites you and Grand Valley State University student regularly puts into use. a guest to a special screening! Among his credentials. Kinstner created the Web site for GVSU’s chapter of the American Marketing Association, which NICOLAS CAGE JULtANNE MOORE JESSICA BIEL can be viewed at http://www. gvsuama.org. His other freelance work includes programs for Courtesy Photo / Zacti Klmtner Spectrum Health. Gordon Early success: GVSU student Zach Kinstner is a developer of multimedia Foods, Harris Corporation and programs Systems Maintenance Services. Rash programs, such as Macromedia s Rash Professional looking to learn about Rash fundamentals, not necessarily 8, use animation and graphics programming and similar types trends in technology, he added to make interactive Web sites, should have a passion for it, “We do consult with an presentations and content for practice and have their work industry advisory board, which mobile devices. critiqued A background in art gives us feedback as to the skills “I think its biggest appeal also helps, he said they would like our graduates to is visual." Kinstner said. “It’s Adobe Photoshop and possess. Wolffe said. a more interactive experience Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Once students are introduced than HTML ” Microsoft Visual Studio. 3- to fundamental skills, they often That visual appeal is more D Studio Max and Rash 8 pick up other technologies such suited for some Web sites than Professional are all software as Rash on their own. he said. others, he added programs useful to those wanting Wolffe agreed self-motivation “Say you have a clothing to team more. Kinstner said is a huge part of learning about company or something that GVSU offers a course called new technology. wants to show off their (product), CS 238, Internet Media and “(Kinstner) taught himself I think a flash application would Programming, where Rash is a what he needed to know in order be very well suited for what they part of the class. to be able to realize his vision," want to show,” he said Professor Greg Wolffe he said While Kinstner has been said demand is high and the To see more of Kinstner ’s doing freelance programming class is full. The curriculum work. visit http://www. for a while, the project he is established based on zachkinstner.com is working on now came to him through a professor who was sent an e-mail about the opportunity He could not give much more | | A\\ aTV\ I detail about the project because he signed a non-disclosure agreement *i Value-v 1Bar • $5 Spot Menu • Video Bor "Smaller businesses would have a lor to gain from Rash 19 VEIL* i AfV 9,9 | fH« 9 IS ft/Ml' »t»H CAN flRVI' It just because they don ’t usually have a ton of content to display Kinstner said “They really would benefit from catching the COMINO SOON eye of the customer right away. People on the Web have a very S1 50 SELECT DRAFTS short attention span." The majority of the $2 00 SANGRIA The first 50 people to stop by programming skills Kinstner $2.00 MARGARITAS The Lanthorn Office, with a valid student I.D., learned came after he entered S3.00 HOUSE WINE college, be said. 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April 23. 2007 JUMPS Grand Valley Lanthorn Holiday together throughout rehearsals Angie Meyers, an orchestra Metal Bands all guesting," Evenhousc said. round four is Jan. 26, both at Baum tells Alhadeff how fast or member, said she loves the 9 p m at The Intersection in continued from poge B6 continued from poge <6 But the band isn't getting its slow the music should be and second act because its songs hopes too high. Grand Rapids Tickets are S3 theater tired, but very where cuts will be made remind her of the holidays. Beyond winning. Evenhousc “(It's) totally up in the air, Bands competing Friday satisfied.** “1 observe ballet rehearsals “’The Nutcracker' is one of said the competition is also there are all kinds of great are Dissonant, Through the At tunes, rehearsals reach and put notes in my score that my favorite pieces.” she said about promotion of local bands who draw lots of people.” Mist, Diitknap. Dendura. epic proportions, with more correspond to different styles “To be able to play something music. Evenhousc said. Hanshot First and Know Lyfe. than 200 people performing to of each particular dancer, ” you've grown up listening to is “It's good for the scene." he With a panel of judges giving Round four ’s competition will some capacity at the same time. Alhadeff said. really exciting.” said. “It gets all kinds of people their input at the finals, even showcase The Orphan. Seeing Alhadeff said. They both agreed “The Waltz Alhadeff said he and Baum out who normally wouldn't. ” bands who don't draw a large Eye God. Aetemal, Internalize, Baum sard he is excited the of Snowflakes" is their favorite hope to make the ballet an Shackle Jack plans to have crowd could have a chance at Rise and Toilsome orchestra will accompany the part of the ballet annual tradition at GVSU. some new material for the winning For more information, visit dancers again this year “There will be 30 beautiful “The community and students finals and hopes to “keep ’em Round three is Jan. 19 and http://www.sectioolive.com . “It’s a lot more of an girls in beautiful costumes will remember this occasion for educational experience for the dancing to beautiful music. ” the rest of their lives.” he said Student Film film. The experience of being a dancers,** he said “They have Baum said. “At the end of Tickets are $ 15 for adults and continued from poge 06 “When this is all said and part of “Zombie Apocalypse" to listen carefully to the music the scene, it actually starts $3 for students and children respect and trust between the done — I’ll have a two-hour has been an opportunity to learn because it’s live and marginally snowing." They arc available at the door, programs " film, sell it direct to DVD so I as both an actor and writer, different every time.** Alhadeff said he loves that by calling (616) 892-3594 or At the end of the day. can break even and put some James added. Alhadeff said both he and the Boys Chorus joins forces at Family Fare Supermarkets Thompson and James said they money toward my next movie,” “If I never act again. I'll Baum developed the program with the orchestra to create the and Pack ‘n ’ Mail Plus in arc just proud to have created Thompson said. “All I want to know I did this, and I'll be and have worked closely winter effect. Allendale and executed the making of this do is make movies " proud," he said. the truth. It's hard, but we got to at GVSU, said although he One Man Show major with a political science the book,” she said. “I dunk (the move on through " always hopes for a full audience, Gore continued from poge 05 minor. Gore's politically staged Sara Vazquez and Mana he thought the event went continued from poge 05 reading) will be fun " Boling said. “And 1 just novel interested her. Tejada, both GVSU theater well He added the classroom Gore’s reading will take happened to know one of the a 'Futurama' fan myself before Humphrey read "Sammy's students, heard about the time Johnson spent was very place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the greatest actors of our time who I wrote for the show ” Hill" in her writing capstone class performance through professors valuable Louis Armstrong Theatre of the is African-American .” Senior Christine Humphrey last semester and said she watches and posted flyers. “Johnson's visit fills a cultural More than 30 people witnessed said she wants to go to the reading "Futurama" every night. Performing Arts Center. It is free “I thought (the performance) hole at GVSU,” Borden said. the premiere of Johnson's play. because as a creative writing "There was a lot of humor in and open to the public was amazing." Tejada said. “It’s “Plus, it's an opportunity to work “This is a universal message.” interesting to not just hear the with a professional ” Johnson said to the crowd. play but hear what's behind it.” From here. Johnson plans to "We’re all here to find ourselves. Vazquez said she thought the tour California, beginning in San Like August Wilson said — find performance was significant, Diego, to spread his message. our song.” especially running during Black He said he would like to perform Throughout the readings History Month. in high schools and has plans to Johnson added his own “So often, where we are. put on a full-length performance interpretations of the plays we don't get much diversity.” LANTHORN including experiences from Vazquez said. “It's really nice to of Wilson ’s “Fences" at the San his life. He also sang and used get a completely different aspect Diego theater Old Globe. several props, such as a baseball It would be excellent to see more “August helped me find my bat and a fence post, to emphasize activities like this to enrich our song and I'm going to help you CLICK US ON THE WEB his message cultural experience.” find yours,” he said. "These are stones about men During his stay at GVSU, Johnson said he encouraged who arc angry because they Johnson also joined five classes feedback from the audience WWW.LANTH0RN.COM couldn't do what they thought and hosted a one-day workshop and questions from interested they should do, ” Johnson said. “1 open to the public. students. He may be contacted at knew I had to teach (audiences) Ian Borden, a theater professor eman 1492003 Rocky Horror and elegant atmosphere. Some of her dance sequences Buy one sub combo “This time. I’m in a ridiculous jump off of the stage." continued from page 05 powder-blue tuxedo in a smaller He added students will Get one free cards, confetti and a list of rock band with outrageous not want to miss out on an lines for the audience to yell. Expires 6/30/07 costumes on stage." he said. “It opportunity to aec the show Not valid with any other offer Stephen Grzybowski. who feels more like I'm performing ‘They're going to feel like Of equal or lesser value plays Dr. Frank N. Furter. said with a garage band. ” they stepped off a roller coaster." if it is appropriate, the cast Borden added he is happy with he said. “It's a total adrenaline will respond to the audience how the theatre, music and dance participation. rush." mJmi* “We react to the energy that departments have collaborated to Show times will be March 23. * 0 r they give us and we want to give bring the show to GVSU. 24.29.30,31 at7:30p.m .March it right back to them,” he said. “This has been an 25 and April I at 2 p.m. and a m Alhadeff said people must exceptionally great cast with a midnight showing on March Efeardwalk Subs really hot band." he said “It has 30. Tickets are $12 for general have fun with the show. He said 10% Off Open ■■■■■■■■■■■■Jersey style subs, soup & salads when he usually conducts the also been a joy to stand back admission, $10 for faculty, staff, House Orders 4154 Lake Michigan Drive, Standale, Ml orchestra it is a more structured and watch our choreographer alumni and senior citizens and 114 Mil* East of Wlison (616)453-7275 Lisa (Catrett-Belrose) take over. $6 for students 181882999 A $ I Well Drinks 9PM-12AM 1/2 off appetizers 9PM-1 AM ChuRsd<\ys $ 10, Bucket www. | I I V-/ I I I S lounge.com 4 38 bridge st. 6 1 6 7 74.5969 and up permitted r r C2 Monday. April 23. 2007 GRADUATION 2007 Grand Vaffty Urthom tina 3a\ Amy Marie 3, OVBtMW, VkHcome home ardeed. Amy. d only lor a shcrtwhde* Frarienmuffi, GVSU, CongrKuUnns you're off to great England, graduates Peace Corps placrs (New YorkJ^Mrteal proud of Amamg1 CongratUatnmongraduatmg you Followyourdreams and start fiomGvkj.sweete moving motrtams* Love. lout. Mom, lew. Dad. Jackie. Mom. Jake and Ned Paul &'it* caw* ppe na MicoCe Cart Jo our dear Jenna, We are vpry proud of ail you have accomplished at GVSU and the wonderful young woman you have become. Congratulations 1 Me love you very much. Mom. Dad and Nick epfien James Crutc Idcia Davis Jennifer 'Brooke De Brooke, Stephen, Me are so proud of you* God bless you and you graduate You r4 Congratulations! You have worked will be a fantastic 'murse'and beyond* so hard and accomplished so much It's been a long road but you made it* Our hearts overflow with love, joy and Me are VERY proud of you'! pndeforyou Love. Me Love You. Love always. Dad, Mom, and Eric Mom and Dad Mom and Bnttn atkerine Xay Q rea M. Catherine, Andeea, 'Some people sit on their butts- got the Congratulations on graduating from dieam yeah, but not the guts' Some GVSU* You are arwmg Me are so people aren't you1 Keep making us proud proud of you and the person you've become Lot*, Love, Mom, Dad and Pat Mom.Dadandlndsey I I i i Grand Valley Lanthorn GRADUATION 2007 Monday. April 23, 2007 C3 M l . 1 »'j| Amber 'Rose (Jus . Xeffy MaCj f Jennifer :lfa Be the best you can be.. Pursue you goals persistently Jen, Make you fondest dreams come true ‘Dreams Are to be Lived* Great yob1 We're proud of you Most of all. We are very proud of you accomplish Believe in You! ments at GWL Love, Continue living you dreams WelW Mom, Dad, Kevin and Colleen We Love You, Love, Neville, Momma, iarad and Dad and Mom Wutney ■ Dustin Jeremy 'Mo m Jessica, Dustin, Congratulations on you graduation I am so proud of what you have We are so proud of you1 You worked so accomplished now and what you hard and succeeded in graduating now will accomplish m the future. itisallworthit! Love, Lure, Mom, Steve, Scott and Troy Dad Nichole C. Izzo Casey, Nichole, We are so proud of all you have What a great four year accomplishment, accomplished Good luck in whatever graduating from you mafor in life has to offer as you continue on your Marketing and minor in International jouney Business. We are so very proud of you. Love, Love, Mom, Dad & Bree Mom and Dad ------—1 .... ; Natalie :Nn ole Josepfm . Natalie, Congratulations on graduating from Grand Valley State University* We are so proud of you and your accomplishments Best wishes for a bright and successful future Love, Mommie and Grannie Joef John “xenyon '-Jjl M, Congratulations 1 You graduation from GVSU is yet another reason we are so proud to be you parents We wish you all life’s best Lo*. Mom & Dad C4 Monday, April 23. 2007 GRADUATION 2007 Grand Valley Lanthorn fiarcC Rrancfon Brandon, Congratulations on graduating from GVSU' We are so proud of you and the person you’irp become* We know God has GREAT things instore for you1 l owe. Mom and Dad XencCi Lyn McQui I Caroline Home Mitt MicoCe Owczarski Kendi, Nicole, You believed m yourself and never gave up We are so proud of all you've accom We couldn't be prouder 1 Congratulations plished! Congratulations on receiving on your nursing degree from GVSU1 your degree and good luck in your new job' Love. Love. Meem, Bamp & len Dad. Mom. lames, and Doc MeCissa TauC Irik T. Trins Catherine Quinn Melissa, Dear Erik, Cade, Congratulations on your graduation Congratulations on your graduating from Congratulations on graduation' As Wiile you are turning the final pages on GVSU1 We are so proud of the man you always, you are in control and in touch another chapter of your life, the have become We will always be here with the best We are proud experiences will last a lifetime for you Love, Congratulations. Love always, Mom, Colleen, and Tim Mom, Dad, Grandpa, and Mom and Dad Grandma Paul Jessica D. Ratti RachaeCMarie Ritze Tiffany Mae Scott Tiffany, Jessica, Dear Rachael, Congratulations on graduating from Way to go* You are such a blessing to us We love you very much! Congratulations, GVSU1 We are all very proud of you' and we couldn't be more proud of you! we are so proud of you Teaching suits your giving spirit and you are prepared to set your dreams m Love, motion 1 Mom, Dad, Brad, Carty, Low, Grandpa and Grandma Your family and friends All our love, E Mom and Clay irf Autumn Renee Shaw Aficia Courtney St eronica C. Stev Alicia. Dear Veronica, Autumn Renee. We are so proud of you* Your response You finished your 4 year college career m 3 ( ongratNations on your graduation from brlity and determination never cease to years What an accomplishment' GVSU1 W* hope you have aithe success, amaze me Great pb and congratula Remember Jesus loves you and so do we happiness (and fun') you deserve boos Life now begms1 Love. Love. Low. Mom, Dad & Mark Dad, Mom. Chrystal, Wes, Jame, Brandon. Dad. Mom. Man and Brent Hannah. andMana ( « i Grand Valley Lanthorn GRADUATION 2007 Monday. April 23. 2007 C5 Matthew T. Tib Shannon X. Ti Matthew, Shannon, You've come a long way, baby, and just look where you are now You are truly a gift from God to all who We are so proud of you1 know you1 All the world's a stage, but Continue the journey - well all be Graduated from GVSU1 Congratulations' there is only one you1 watching your success. Love from all of us, Wth Love., to infinity and beyond. With love, Gndy, Linda, Dewey,fony and Mom Mom, Michael, and the Ronny Tinney/Adams/Petoerand Lukas families eicd Marie Van© H-»At nen, Abby, Congratulations on your graduation We are so very proud of you and all the things Vfe are my proud of your persistence in you have accomplished. achieving your educational goals. We thank God for who you have become Love you, Congratulations on your graduation! Grandma, Grandpa & Andy Love, Mom, Dad and David d i t wUN^ AshCey Marie Vefa TmiCy Ann yeCcCe Scott CharCes "Wit us tom Ashley, Scon, Emily, The parties over. Congratulations We are so proud of you. Just Ife this GVSU Graduate We are so proud of We are so proud of you* Congratulations picture, when you were little, you would you Remember if you belies in % on your graduation' May God continue attack the game with all your might. Do yourself you can make anythmg to bless you in all your life. the same in life, no fear. happen We love you. Loveya, Love, Dad, Mom. Chris and Karrah Dad, Mom, Ryan, Knsten, Dad, Mom, Lindsey and Ashley, and Kory Family Jenno Carlesso AJ Colley Matt Verdonk Brandon Hubbard Erik Westlund Shawn Zalewski Lona Slaughter Michelle Pawlak Ben Hodges Jayson Bussa