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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 11-7-2005 Lanthorn, vol. 40, no. 22, November 7, 2005 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol40 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 40, no. 22, November 7, 2005" (2005). Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006. 20. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol40/20 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. <§tmb galley %antl)om Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, November 7, 2005 Speaker explains New Daoism practice By Jennifer Hoewe science and religion." modem study of chemistry, scientific, philosophical and The East Asian Studies he added. religious aspects of Daoism, GVL Staff Writer program invited Kong to The custom of performing its originating religion. The speak to associate the practice alchemy in New Daoism uses newer form developed as a Linghong Kong came to of New Daoism with the latest the manipulation of natural branch of the Dao after the Grand Valley State University scientific theories. substances for the purpose of fall of the Han dynasty around Downtown Thursday to educate staff “New Daoism is a creating an elixir. Similar to 200 A.D. and students on the practice combination of new procedures in chemistry, both “New Daoism doesn ’t give Students learn about of New Daoism, a part of technology and the original processes require combining a denial to ancient Daoism.” tax fraud, arrest Chinese culture associated Daoist practice. ” said various substances to create a Kong said. “It will inherit potential culprits at with religious, philosophic Geling Shang, professor of specific formula. ancient Daoism, but will be its conference. and scientific concepts. philosophy. "I like that New Daoism incarnation in modem times. A3 "The knowledge in Kong said the original works with modem It will take up the ball. ” religious New Daoism Daoistic beliefs involved the technology and science, ” said While fewer people claim illustrates the relationship history of science in alchemy. GVSU junior Jaenelle Kelly. to be Daoists, many continue between body and mind," Daoist alchemy, which is used "This keeps the modem to practice its beliefs because Kong said. "It connects to help followers overcome age person in line with their of its peaceful nature, Shang GVL/ Andy Hamilton ancient wisdom and modem the limits of individuality to beliefs. ” said. 'if Man oi many languages: Linghong Kong spoke Ihursday on the science and effectively create a higher sense of being, Kong explained New practice of New Daoism. Kong was assisted by a translator. communicates philosophy. formed a direct relation to the Daoism contains the SEE KONG, A2 Laker Speaker Life to talk of Lakers overcoming On to the playoffs obstacles: A GVSU student conquers race in cerebral palsy. Lakers get a first round bye despite Mother Natures wrath in final regular season game AS society By Jenna Carlesso GVL News Editor As part of the Professionals of Color Lecture Series, Dr. Joe White will visit Grand Valley State University today to speak on the Sports problems of race in Laker Women soccer society. wins the Great Lakes White will speak from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Conference title, Cook-DeWitt Center on defeats Ferris. the Allendale campus. Bf He will devote a portion of his time to a question and answer session with students and faculty. "A lot of times people shy away from the topic of race,” said Benardo Dargan, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “[White] will provide insight into the Nation / issues from the perspective World of an expert. ” Dargan said White ’s Riots spread to Paris speech will focus on issues as unrest in France surrounding race about continues. which students may have misunderstandings or GVL / Lisa Marie Zavesky misinterpretations. B4 Relentless: Despite heavy rains and multiple lightning delays, the student section cheers on the Lakers during the game against Michigan Tech Saturday. “He plaas to share statistical pieces that show positive and negative By Sarah Hawley of the fan support. “At 8:50 reactions to race in the GVL Sports Editor when all the students stayed and after the first delay there United States,” Dargan explained. “He also fosters The metal bleachers were were still people. We had racial harmony by talking closed off, Louie the Laker fans in the second quarter at about accepting people for wore his green rain pants midnight. It was amazing. ” who they are.” and about 250 dedicated fans By 11:58 p.m., after the Dargan added that climbed back into the stands teams returned to their locker students sometimes make at 11:18 p.m. for the start of rooms for the third time, the assumptions on the topic A&E the second quarter. game was called off. MTU without being completely The Grand Valley State could prepare for a long bus Lucky Boys Confusion informed. University football team ride home to end the season played in GVSU’s “Often times, dialogue * played Michigan Tech and GVSU would keep its about race is met with a Kirkhof Center on University on Saturday for undefeated record at 9-0. lot of resistance, ” he said. Friday night. a little less than a half hour, "I had no idea what to "It comes from people not B6 minus the lightning delays, do,” Martin said. “Some were having full knowledge before the game was declared watching the Virginia game, about race in general. ” a no contest. some were staying focused, Senior Bennie The initial start time was others laughing. We fed them, Covington said students pushed back several times, then they (officials) said we and staff should listen to eventually putting kickoff at were going to play. ” GVL / Lisa Marie Zavesky White to increase their 8:53 p.m. The fans huddled Both teams' Athletics Dog pile: The Lakers hold strong on defense during the football game on Saturday. The game was GET YOUR delayed multiple times due to lightning. awareness and education. together after collecting their Directors, head coaches and “There are indeed Curt Aims action figures and the officials met throughout the course of the night to problems that need to be LAKER cheered for the Laker kick According to NCAA played out before a delay for the safety of everybody it addressed.” he said. "There off. The student section was decide what was to happen rules every time the lightning came at 9:25 p.m. Then the was a good call," Selgo said. is a minority voice that is moved toward the Laker next. By the end of the day, it strikes, the game can not begin teams went back to the locker “We did our best. ” not being heard." NEWS endzone and a few students was determined that the game for another half hour, which is rooms to wait some more. The Lakers had the lead. had just never happened. Christina Jackson, braved the never-ending what caused the start time to At 5:49 to go in the second 7-3, for the short time they “It’s considered a no vice president of the ONLINE raindrops with blue body be about two hours behind quarter, lightning flashed and were on the field. contest by GLIAC rules,” Multicultural Affairs paint and basketball shorts. and delays to run throughout the game was called. Quarterback Cullen GVSU Athletic Director Tim “I was very surprised," the game. "All parties involved are kvww.lanthorn.com Selgo said. “We made every said head coach Chuck Martin The first quarter was frustrated by weather — but SEE RACE, A2 effort to get the game in." SEE FOOTBALL, A2 A new GVSU library may be on the horizon WEATHER University officials University Libraries. anyone takes the time to opportunity to begin the the library. An opinion paper picture our current library UPDATE look for funding to “Grand Valley has 4 feet of stop and listen, it will not planning process for the new was prepared by faculty to with a few changes, ” space per student. We are take long to convince them facility. The process would present their perspectives of VanOrsdel said. “I think all Monday begin plans for a new three to four times below our need is very serious." involve brainstorming ideas what the new library should of us involved need to take library the space available for Vice President for for building design and include. care in the planning stage to library services as the other University Relations Matt public relations, VanOrsdel “If we put all our engage lots of people and good ideas together, we ideas.” By Jenna Carlesso institutions in the state.” McLogan said the approval said. To build more space. She added she would might come up with a If designs for a building GVL News Editor may take a number of GVSU President Mark years. like to receive input from concept more relevant to are approved, the university Tuesday Murray is working with “typically, we don ’t the university community. the learning environment would be able to contract A requested proposal the state legislature to get associate capital outlay "We are interested in students need," VanOrsdel and break ground to of $70 million has gone funding. If the request is with the word ‘speedy, ’" talking to students, faculty said.