Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 3-12-2015 Lanthorn, vol. 49, no. 49, March 12, 2015 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol49 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 49, no. 49, March 12, 2015" (2015). Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015. 48. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol49/48 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 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LAKER LACROSSE EARNS FIRST RANKED WIN AGAINST IUP SEEA7 STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATIONS // PRINT • ONLINE • MOBILE // LANTHORN.COM VOL. *49 NO. *49 THURSDAY. MARCH IS ROOKIE DELIVERS IN BOTTOM OF NINTH AS LAKERS WALK OFF SEEA7 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll It 5 NOMINATIONS FOR a z GV STUDENT LIFE Sx AWARDS NOW OPEN SEE A3 FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Grand Valley State cornerback DeVont6 Jones performs drills during pro day. Scouts from the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions came to the Kelly Family Sports Center early Monday morning to assess the skills of seven former GVSU football players. llllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllll Lakers competein combine drills, await phone call BY JAY BUSHEN this year: defensive lineman Isiah Dunning, there. And for players like Robinson, who has been SPORTSIBILANTHORN.COM nickel Deont£ Hurst, cornerback DeVont£ taking classes and working an on-campus grounds n 2013, there was a buzz inside the Jones, defensive end Matt Mosley, punter job, that means there might be a chance. Kelly Family Sports Center when 23 Chris Picano, running back Chris Robinson “We definitely put in a lot of work, ” said Rob ­ NFL scouts saw Charles Johnson, and tight end Joe Wirth. Ferris State corner- inson, who rushed for a GVSU single-game re­ Tim Lelito and 16 other hopefuls up back A.J. McEwen worked out, as well. cord of 261 yards at Findlay in October. “Espe­ close at Grand Valley States pro day. The seniors took part in the 40-yard dash, shut ­ cially having school and work at the same time. PRIDE AWARDS The buzz was more of a murmur at 8 a.m.tle run, on three-cone drill, vertical and broad jumps Trying to find time to work out by yourself, its OMonday, but that didn’t stop eight seniors from giv­ and bench press (times were not displayed this year hard to do, but you have to have the mentality. RECOGNIZE LGBTQ ing it all they had in front of two scouts represent­ or disclosed by scouts). A few Wonderlic tests were “All we need is a team to give us a shot That’s COMMUNITY ing the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. taken from there, but that was all. Seven former GVSU players participated The scouts may not have stayed to watch any SEEA6 individual drills as they had in 2013, but they were SEE PRO DAY ON AB TVs , . West Michigan economy shows slow growth BY ALLISON RIBICK ARIBICKfBtLANTH0RN.COM est Michigan’s econ­ omy appears to be slowly growing and has certain industries thriving, which offers prospective opportunities to Grand Valley State University students. SHIFTING POSITIONS: Theresa Rowland, interim Title IX coordinator for the Division of Inclusion and Equity, speaks at a recent event at Brian Long, director of supply GVSU. Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, said he expects to fill the position before the next academic or calendar year. management research in the Seidman College of Business at GVSU, surveyed local business leaders during the end Theresa Rowland installed as of February about their prices, pro­ duction, inventories of finished and raw materials and activity in purchas­ ing offices, among other things. interim Title IX coordinator “Over time, this data collected together constitutes a very good BY DREW HOWARD new candidate is selected. equity and creates an environment where all temperature of the health of the ASSISTANTNEWSIBILANTHORN.COM Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion members of the community feel welcomed, sup­ industrial economy in West Michi­ heresa Rowland has been ap­ and Equity at GVSU, explained that he is not ported and like the integral members of the com­ gan,” Long said. pointed the new interim Title IX rushing to fill the position. munity that they are,” Bernal said. “As such, the According to the Institute of Sup­ coordinator for Grand Valley State “We will fill this position with a regular appoint­ Title IX coordinator will work within the Division ply Management survey, the level of University in response to the with­ ment at the appropriate time,” Bernal said. “I’m of Inclusion and Equity to support programming business improvement remained at drawal of Dwight Hamilton. very comfortable with the processes and support and education opportunities that link gender eq­ the same level of the past two months Rowland previously worked as the violencewe have in place on an interim basis. ” uity with other equity opportunity. They will also at +13, as well as the employment against women grant coordinator in the AsGVSU a new member of the Division of Inclu ­ go beyond the minimal Title IX requirements. ” index at +19. The production index Women’s Center. Prior to this, Rowlandsion andheld Equity, Bernal said he plans to take Bernal believes the Title IX coordinator posi­ increased from +13 to +18 and the apositions at Vanderbilt University as well as the next few months to listen and learn from tion will be filled before the 2015 fall semester. index of purchases decreased slight­ Davenport University. members of the community. “I see a key role of mine as being the strongest ly from +17 to +16. As the interim Title IX coordinator, Rowland “I want to learn what has worked well for possible advocacy voice for the people that aren’t Long has completed this survey will be responsible for implementing the policies the division, what opportunities are there for at the table, ” Bernal said. “I expect well have over the past 36 years and has gotten provided within the Title IX compliance. Policies enhancements as well as what gaps we can someone well before the beginning of the next feedback from business leaders saying include the prohibition of issues such as sex dis­ strive to fill,” Bernal said. “As part of this initial academic year or next calendar year.” how they value the data he collects. crimination and sexual misconduct on campus. phase of listening, we will undergo a strategic Bernal added that he expects Rowland to an ex­ Long noted that the automotive “What I do in this particular role is identify­ planning process for the division. I want us to cellent job in the meanwhile. and office furniture industries were ing what training is required of faculty, staff and take the time to have these conversations and “It’s important that the university has a dedicat­ prosperous in West Michigan, and students, ” Rowland said. “We want to ensure that develop a strategic approach to our organiza­ ed person filling this role at all times,” Bernal said. aerospace companies’ business is there is prevention education and awareness, a pro­ tional structure before we conduct searches.” “Theresa Rowland brings a wealth of experience, also good since aircraft companies cess that is fiiir and equitable as well as a staff that is A strong candidate for the Title IX coor­ and I’m excited to work with her.” are thriving. trained, ready and equipped to do this.” dinator position will show commitment to a For further questions, the Title IX office can “Right now, we have plenty of mo- The tentative plan is that Rowland will continue healthy campus climate, Bernal said. be contacted at (616) 331-9530. “GVSU strives to be a campus that advances to serve as the interim Title IX coordinator until a SEE ECONOMY ON AS (irntul Valiev State I ni\ersit\ Vntddi;nt Don’t forget: Election packets are due by 3/13 Senate MARCH 18, 8015 NEWS GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN ’ (aJGVLNEWS & A & NEWS BRIEFS iflNaitiNUMttiiMmiiiiiiiiiitiiiHMiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii Minor issues detected in Parkmobile app AWES TRIO SET TO HIGHLIGHT LATEST ARTS AT NOON / BY HANNAH LENTZ is an issue with license plate to see if it is possible to change of citations and penalties for Aries Trio is set to perform at the nextArts at NEWSOLANTHORN.COM registration. In the applica­ the current approach to license parking infringements, the parking and police staff at Noon session starting at noon on Wednesday, March rand Valley State tion, the user has a choice to plate registration on the ap­ GVSU reminds those park­ University in­ pick which license plate they plication and will continue to 11 in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Grand Valley ing on campus to utilize the troduced the have on file to use during the look for ways to optimize usage State University Allendale campus. applications there for optimal Parkmobile Pay- time they are seeking parking. for the GVSU population, said Aries Trio is a Grand Rapids-based band founded parking, to be aware and to by-Cell Phone However, the application will Captain Brandon DeHaan of several years ago by Richard Stoelzel, GVSU trum ­ avoid double or triple parking application in September of not switch license plate usage the GVSU Police department. pet professor. The band includes violinist Megan - or taking up more than one 2014 for students, staff, fac­ by the vehicle being driven, It is hoped that citations can Crawford from the Grand Rapids Symphony and ulty and community members but will rather bring up the be reduced with the introduc ­ space now that the lines are pianist Sheryl Lott.