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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 1-8-2007 Lanthorn, vol. 41, no. 32, January 8, 2007 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol41 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 41, no. 32, January 8, 2007" (2007). Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007. 32. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol41/32 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 41, July 13, 2006 - June 14, 2007 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A&E Laker Life Sports The Artist-Faculty Series kicks Local experts offer tips for losing Men's basketball wins six in a off this semester with a piano post-holiday weight, getting back row during the break, including a performance by Darren Lael into shape victory over rival NMU B3 A5 11 (grant) 'gallep lanttjo Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, January 8, 2007 Proposal 2 hits home Administrators plan to change certain requirements so students may keep scholarships By Shawn Zalewski GVL News Editor Since the ban on Affirmative Action has taken effect in Michigan. Grand Valley State University administrators are reevaluating some scholarships to ensure they are protected. While race, gender and ethnicity were factored into whether a student Courtof NOAA receives certain scholarships, new Meat wave: Last year closed with a stretch of temperatures above normal Grand Rapid* criteria are being developed to open surpassed 30 days without any measurable snowfall awards to more students, based on grade point average, financial El Nino elicits unusual need and if the applicant is a first- generation college student. Twenty-five scholarships will GW Ait tin* SUry to* remain intact even if they are open Fighting back: DameSe ORurtei-William* makes her voice heard along with other students and One United winter weather in 2007 Michigan supporters as they march through campus for the Affirmative Action march and rally agamst See Proposal 2, A2 Proposal 2. chanting "Yes to Equality no on 2” on Oct 18 at GVSU's Allendale campus Temperatures stay 10 unusual conditions are due to an El NiAo system, which involves a degrees above normal differential flow of ocean currents with 30 consecutive near South America causing global shifts in temperature and weather. days without snowfall While clouds and warmth have descended upon Michigan. El NiAo Saying goodbye By Shawn Zalewski brought an unusual strength and GVL News Editor frequency of extreme storms and above average precipitation to western coasts of North America and Former President Gerald H. Fords body returns home to be laid to rest Following some bizarre storms Europe, said Elena Lioubimtseva. and mild temperatures in West associate professor of geology. Michigan, the new year may bring This trend is evident when looking more unusual seasonal conditions. at repeated blizzards in elevated For the first week of 2007, regions in Colorado, she added. temperatures have steadily climbed Although the ocean currents are to 10 degrees above normal 30-year situated far south of the United conditions, said Bill Steffen, chief States, the subsequent heating and meteorologist with WOOD-TV 8 in evaporation patterns have global Grand Rapids. Mich. ramifications, Lioubimtseva said. As of last Saturday. Grand “Air acts like a fluid," Steffen Rapids recorded zero measurable said. “If you change one part of it. snowfall for 30 consecutive the results may affect the globe." days, which Steffen described as However, biology professor Mel “unprecedented." Northup said mild winters are more The month of January in 2006 saw common in West Michigan than the conclusion of a 15-day span with other midwestem regions of the zero recorded sunshine, he added. Many meteorologists agreed the See Weather, A2 Bachmeier named vice president for Finance By Laura Wasilewski able to help me, the Board, faculty, GVL Assistant Editor staff and students to continue and enhance the great qualities of GVSU well into the future." Haas said. GVl / Kyiv A Hudvt; Jim Bachmeier was recently Honoring history: A motorcade leads Gerald ft ford s body to the museum Tuesday evening while supporters of the late president came to watch His Bachmeier will oversee the named the new vice president body was shown in the Gerald It ford Museum from his arrival until) 11am Wednesday morning for Finance and Administration, entire university's budget, from athletics to Facilities Services and replacing Timothy Schad who By Jenna Carlesso and here, ” said Marshall Gruber, a Michigan your prayers. Planning. He said his previous retired Nov. 15. Brandon Hubbard State University freshman. “He was one Ford ’s legacy will have several layers. “I'm honored. I'm thrilled. I’m position equipped him with many of gvi. staff of the greatest people to represent our Whitney said. After returning from the enthusiastic — I can't wait to get the skills and knowledge needed for city and nation." Pacific Theater as a naval officer, young started.” Bachmeier said. his new position. He believes this For much of the university community Family and friends gathered congressman Ford was determined to He previously worked as gave him an advantage coming into home for the holidays, Gerald R. Ford's Wednesday for a “very moving" personal help the Midwest understand America's associate vice president for Business the job, he added. six-day funeral procession passed with funeral service at Grace Episcopal obligations to the world, he said. and Finance at Grand Valley State Bachmeier. who came to GVSU Church in Grand Rapids. The former president was single in 1995, was selected in a national the typical televised memonam of other University. Additionally, he served American presidents “He really represented the best minded about the nation needing to as interim vice president from search that included more than 50 In their absence, however, history of West Michigan in his work ethic, heal after the Vietnam War. Watergate. Schad's retirement until Dec. 19 candidates. A 15-person committee occurred in West Michigan as Grand attention to family and personal comprised of administration, See Ford, A2 when President Thomas J. Haas Rapids buried its favorite son. integrity." said GVSU President Thomas appointed him to the new position. faculty, students and staff reviewed Thousands lined the intersection of J. Haas, who dined with Ford during his “I believe that Jim has not only all applications and selected several Pearl Street and Front Avenue Tuesday Coast Guard service and attended the the requisite skills for this very candidates to be interviewed, said funeral on behalf of the university. “He Patricia Oldt, vice president for to watch as a hearse earned the former lanthom important leadership role, but will be leader's casket from the airport to the carried these values into his public life Planning and Equity, who headed the and service." committee The committee selected Gerald R. Ford Museum lobby. World War II veterans, politicians. The Tuesday viewing at the Ford two semi-finalists to be considered Museum drew an estimated 57.000 by Haas. Boy Scouts and the public united to commemorate Ford downtown. Cameras people, and the sunset burial Wednesday INDEX “I am thrilled that he accepted the drew more than 300 dignitaries and flashed and heads bowed as the dark Section A opportunity." Haas said. “Jim is very thousands of mourners. thoughtful, a good communicator, vehicle brought the former president News...................................A3 back home "West Michigan was treated to a listens well and is an effective serious civics lesson." said Gleaves Opinion.. ..............................A4 manager. He is also passionate Grand Valley State University senior Kelly Reeve balanced her son. Nate, on Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Laker Life............................ A5 about OVSU." Center for FYesidential Studies at Schad was also pleased a shoulder so he could see above the Section B hoard of supporters. GVSU. that Bachmeier was named his The 38th U.S. president, Ford Sports .................................B1 replacement. “I wanted my kids to be a part of this history." she said. “It’s a loss, but the entered the White House at a time A&E..................................... B3 “I was thrilled to hear Jim of public turmoil as the result of the Bachmeier got the job. ” Schad said. community's gaining nght now because Nation/World ....................... B4 it's bnnging a lot of people together. He former President Richard Nixon ’s Schad worked closely with resignation and the Watergate scandal Odds & Ends....................... B6 Bachmeier during his six years lived a phenomenal life." West Michigan natives from all over In his inaugural address. Ford said, “I Marketplace ........................B7 at GVSU. He said Bachmeier am acutely aware that you have not CaTWtf Wmr* wd the state and country returned home to Section C will continue to be good for the elected me as your president by ballots, Balancing the budget Bachmcwr replaced pay respects Football Special Section and so I ask you to confirm me with Tenothy Schad. who retired m 2006 See Bachmeier, A2 "Ford brought the national spotlight 4 DAY FORECAST MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY AM snow shower Snow shower Partly cloudy Showers / Wind High 34* Low 30* High: 35* Low: 35' High 43* Low: 39* A2 Monday, January 8, 2007 NEWS Grand Valley Lanthorn Weather said. Proposal 2 before Dec. 22 — the day the employment, public education, from the university stating that his Bert Price scholarship continued from poge A1 Northup explained that continued from page At amendment to ban Affirmative or public contracting.