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Grand Valley State University www.lanthorn.com Monday, January 30, 2006 Kieh tells of Liberian campaign 2005 Liberian for the New Democratic a lack of funds, Kieh said. 60 percent of total voters in Alternative for Liberia — “I basically bankrupted, Liberia, he added. presidential candidate also known as the New Deal my family,” he said. “Our The New Deal Party was spoke about politics in Movement political party — party only had two vehicles. able to raise issues no one else lecture series a group he helped organize 14 We simply did not have did, Kieh said. No other party years ago. the logistical resources to wanted to discuss crimes “We wanted to change properly compete. ” against humanity or bringing Laker By Brandon Hubbard our government, ” he said. Candidates like soccer people to justice — issues Life GVL Staff Writer “We formed a political party player George Weah, sway that need to be addressed, he Fitness expo in that was ideologically distinct the vote by giving handouts to explained. Kirkhof provides Dr. George Klay Kieh, and different than any other people in a poverty-stricken Despite being offered three students with health 2005 Libenan presidential political party in the country.” country, Kieh said. cabinet positions, Kieh chose candidate, opened the tips and information After having lived in the Another difficulty he to return to GVSU and keep Mandela-Parks lecture series United States since 1984, discussed was gender. his academic position. The AS on Wednesday at Grand the New Deal Movement Election winner President university has been extremely Valley State University. approached him to run for Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was the supportive of his political “A struggle is a process, office, he said. first woman to run for office endeavors, he said and this is just one event in During the lecture, Kieh in Liberia. When asked if he would that long process, ” Kieh said. discussed his past as an “She campaigned under campaign again in six years, Kieh, a professor of activist and outlined the New the idea that all the dictators Kieh said, “You don ’t jump political science and African Deal Movement ’s difficulties were men, so it was time to off a train because it has a CVL / Mitt Butterfield Studies at GVSU, returned in the 2005 campaign. let a woman try,” Kieh said. mechanical problem. ” Presenting his views: Dr. George Klay Kieh Jr. speaks in Kirkhof to his home last year to run The primary problem was Women voters comprise SEE KIEH, A2 on Thursday about his 2005 presidential campaign in Liberia. Sports The Laker women ’s Governor basketball team takes a outlines pair of road victories Sibs and Kids visit GV B1 plans in State of the State By Angela Harris GVL News Editor Students entering college may have a Nation way to pay for school World aside from loans and scholarships. Americans remember A $4,000 scholarship those killed in the may be available to Challenger disaster 20 students who graduate years ago high school if Gov. ■3 Jennifer Granholm ’s initiative outlined in her State of the State address is passed. Granholm outlined various plans and initiatives designed to boost Michigan ’s economy, retain jobs and improve health care and education in her speech on Wednesday. A&E Since taking office, Students show off their Granholm has created work, earn awards in CVL / Ashley Comstock and retained 327,000 film showcase Sharing the moment: Freshman Jenna Brouwer, eight-year-old Erin Vasick and 11 -year-old Megan Yasick wait in line for balloon animals in Kirkhof on Friday as a part jobs, she said, citing of Sibs & Kids Weekend. three examples for BS companies moving jobs Friends and family members of Guests took part in a number of activities the acrobats. back into Michigan. suitable for all ages. Face-painted children Other activities included air brush tattooing, These included German GVSU students came to campus for played board games with family members, music video making, miniature golf and the and Japanese companies a weekend of entertainment and while others drank hot chocolate and watched Dive in Movie — which allowed participants bring 10,000 jobs back activities movies on the big screen in the Kirkhof Center. to watch “Finding Nemo” in the GVSU to the state and investing Some guests also participated in a game of swimming pool. Guests were also offered free $1.7 billion into the By Keenya Stevenson laser tag or constructed colored-hand molds in pizza, cookies and cotton candy. economy, Granholm GVL Staff Writer the hand waxing event. “My favorite part was the Dive in Movie said. With tournaments in foosball and the Dance and the free food, ” said GVSU senior Brandy Addressing the Sounds of family and friends filled the air Dance Revolution game, GVSU freshman Malunda, who came with her GVSU friends. general public rather as large crowds of people joined together for Shashu Wells said the turnout was productive. While many students and their guests took than the legislation, Photo Granholm discussed the 2006 Sibs & Kids Weekend at Grand Valley As a volunteer for hand waxing and laser tag. part in a variety of competitive events, others Page ways Michigan could State University. Wells said students who brought their families ventured to the surrounding area of GVSU’s become less reliant The 2006 Sibs&Kids Students and their guests gathered and friends to the event loved the experience. campus for leisure activities. With name tags on the auto industry, Weekend offered for a variety of carnival games, musical “It was fun, ” she said. “There were lots of serving as passes, registered sibs and kids were including a $6 billion many activities and entertainment, competitions and food. energetic kids running around, and they made able to ride The Rapid buses and tour places off the time here very enjoyable. ” campus in the local community. plan to create jobs. entertainment options This is the university ’s fourth year hosting the event. While it was organized by the Office of Wells added students should attend the event “I liked how the events were spread out and This plan includes a B8 bi-partisan, $6 million Student Life in the past. Spotlight Productions, each year. the down time in between them, ” said GVSU the Residence Housing Association and their “Its fun to bring your siblings because they sophomore Josh Wambaugh. tax cut package, and co-sponsors coordinated many of the weekend ’s can participate in all of the events and get a feel Wambaugh added the festivities gave him creating the 21 st Century Jobs Fund, Granholm activities. With increasing promotions, Sibs for college life,” said GVSU student Valerie chance to hang out and tour the campus with and Kids Weekend has attracted a larger crowd Moser. his younger brother. said. The job fund would each year. An audience packed the Fieldhouse Arena As families and friends spent their time in diversify the economy, “We’ve continued to grow in numbers, ” on Saturday as the Chicago Boyz Acrobats various locations, guests were exposed to a creating 10,000 new jobs GET YOUR said GVSU student and Spotlight Productions began the Grand Valley Ovemighter with myriad of entertainment. and $2 billion in new member Gina Hinel. “It’s a continued tradition. acrobatic stunts. Acts included leaping through “I liked how there was always something to areas such as alternative energy, she added. Overall, we reached our goal of 1,000 registered human jump ropes, air-soaring flips and high do,” said Wambaugh ’s brother, Justin. LAKER sibs and kids for this weekend. ” flying spins over human towers. As the acrobats Though the weekend provided many things “In five years, (people will be] blown Including GVSU students, about 1,500 encouraged students and their guests to clap for guests to do, some participants said the away by the strength and people participated, she added. along with the music, cheers of acclamation event could have been better. NEWS diversity of the economy Registered families and friends received T- and applause resonated through the arena. “We’re kind of disappointed, ” said Joshua shirts and name tags, providing access to all of GVSU student Krystal Young and her three and Jessica Hunt, who attended the first Sibs of Michigan," she said. ONLINE the events. younger sisters came out for the performance. Michigan businesses Young said they were in awe while watching SEE SIBS, A2 are already designing new technology, such as www.lanthorn.com a fuel cell designed by Adaptive Materials Inc., Student Senate to issue apology letter which is already being used as a portable source Cabinet members formulate a plan to recoup the account. of an apology is important. thinking about how to replace of energy for soldiers, Granholm said. charged with the task missing funds — the amount “People on senate are Sen.