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SOLD OUT: The 2015 Presidents’ Ball brought the 1920s back with a Grand Gatsby theme. Nearly 4,000 students partied with GVSU President

Thomas Haas and Student Senate President Andrew Plague Friday night. Students danced the night away to live entertainment and a DJ.

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he DeVos Place ballroom was filled with Gatsby-themed glitz, glamour and Grand Valley State University students on Friday for the annual Presidents’ Ball. Nearly 4,000 GVSU students attended the event hosted by the Laker Traditions Team and Student Senate, making it the largest Presidents’ Ball yet. Tickets for the dance sold out on Feb. 4, one month after they became available, and all

480 dinner tickets were sold as well. Event coordinator Emma Moulton worked with Assistant Coordinator Terrell Couch, Student Senate and the Laker Traditions Team to organize, plan and execute the yearly event. Additionally, there was a Presidents’ Ball committee made up of student senators that helped with planning and volunteering. “Our main hope in doing this is that everyone has a safe and great time at Presidents’ Ball,” Moulton said. “Hopefully this helps students feel connected to Grand Valley in some way.”

During the dinner portion of the event, several awards were given out. Campus Dining Marketing Manager Deb Rambadt received the Laker of the Year Award, Modern Languages and Literature professor David Eick won the Student Award for Faculty Excellence and Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell accepted the President’s Appreciation Award. The dinner was emceed by GVSU students, and there were several student performances SEE BALL ON A2

Celebrating Black History Month at GV the globe. This event also dedicates 15 minutes to discussion, he month of during which students can February is cel- talk about how the documenebrated as Black tary affected them. On Feb. 16, the Step Afrika! History Month across the Unit- event will take place. “We are particularly excited ed States. To commemorate for our Step Afrika! event,” this month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has planned Springer said. “We had them perform for Black History a variety of events. The OMA, working with Month in the early 2000s, but it the Black Male Scholars Ini- has been a long time since we tiative, kicked off Black His- had them here. The performtory Month on Feb. 4 with ers mix step dance and African Black Lives Matter. The panel, dance, while interacting with which included six profes- the audience about ongoing sional African American history. It is a great event.” Another event Springer males from West Michigan, recommended, called the discussed day-to-day life. Bobby Springer, associ- Taste of Soul, will be held in ate director of OMA, said the the Kirkhof lobby from noon discussion went very well, and to 1 p.m. on Feb. 20. “People can come togeththey received good feedback er to share in the Africanfrom those in attendance. American tra“The panelditions of food,” ists were just he said. “Many talking about “We all need to people really their take on life, and the ups know about black enjoy attending and downs that history, as well as this event, and it is something they have to deal that we do put other significant with on a day on annually.” to day basis,” heritages.” There are Springer said. many other di“We opened BOBBY SPRINGER verse events it up for Q&A ASSOCIATE planned for because people DIRECTOR OF OMA the week. The had things on Positive Black their mind that Women organithey wanted to zation will host ask these distinthe Tribute to Black Women: guished men.” Springer explained that Strong, Fierce and Dynamic although the OMA was Divas from noon to 1 p.m. on coordinating many more Feb. 13. From noon to 3 p.m. on events for the month, each Feb. 14, students, faculty and event had a different goal. One of these events is a film staff can visit God’s Kitchen showing held on Mondays at 3 for a day of service that gives p.m. in the OMA office. “Hid- back to West Michigan. Due den Colors” is a documentary to space issues, this event is about the real and untold history of people of color around SEE HISTORY ON A2 BY CONSTANCE TURNBULL CTURNBULL@LANTHORN.COM

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MINOR PROPOSAL: Grand Valley State University senators contribute to a discussion during a recent general assem-

bly meeting. Student Senate will vote on the proposal for a Human Rights minor during their meeting on Thursday.

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he Grand Valley State University Student Senate will vote this Thursday on a resolution of support for the establishment of a new Human Rights minor program. The proposed program will be the first of its kind in the state of Michigan and one of a few in the country. “I think there is strong support for this,” said Adam Hukkala, the student senator who introduced the resolution. The Student Senate resolution of support will help the proposed program through the approval process. Last year, the Provost’s University Curriculum Committee approved the minor prospectus, which authorized a task force chaired by Richard Hiskes of the Political Science department. He said he has seen a lot of interest in the minor program. “I’m very excited about it,” Hiskes said.

“A lot of students are asking about it.” Hiskes is the former Political Science Undergraduate Director at the University of Connecticut, where he directed the Human Rights minor and established the Human Rights major program. “It’s the biggest program in the world,” he said. The professor said he’s happy to be at GVSU for his second year, adding that more than just students have supported the new program. “There’s a tremendous amount of administrative and faculty support that I’ve been feeling since I got here,” he said. Hiskes, who currently teaches a human rights course, said human rights is an established area in international law, but it’s a broad field and the courses can appeal to a variety of majors. “They incorporate human rights law, but also it’s kind of a moral sense about human rights and social justice,” he said. Organizations such as corporations, international courts, non-governmental

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organizations (NGOs), Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are seeking graduates with experience in the human rights field, Hiskes said. “More and more professions like engineering and business are becoming increasingly involved,” Hiskes said. “It’s part of the game now.” The minor will be housed in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. Hiskes said he has many hopes for the program’s expansion, including opportunities for internships with human rights organizations both locally and abroad, as well as the inclusion of more majors into the program. The human rights field has the power to change the world and make it a better place, Hiskes added. “It’s possible to change the world and make money at the same time,” he said. “Doing well by doing good.” For more information or to contact Richard Hiskes, visit www.gvsu.edu/ polisci/professor-richard-hiskes-15.htm.

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A Grand Valley State Uinversity retired professor Edward Jack Musch passed away on Feb. 1 at the age of 89. The professor retired in 1988. Before that, he was a faculty member in the Mathematics Department for 22 years. Musch’s funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church in Jenison. Those wishing to attend a visitation can show up to the first hour of the funeral or go to the church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 4. Contributions to the memorial are encouraged to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. ROSALYNN BLISS HEADLINES UPCOMING WHEELHOUSE TALK

The next Wheelhouse Talk will feature Rosalynn Bliss, the current city commissioner and mayoral candidate in Grand Rapids. Hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at GVSU, the Wheelhouse Talk will give Bliss a chance to talk about her role of leadership within the community. The Wheelhouse Talk is a free event taking place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Grand Rapids at the L. William Seidman Center in the Forum Room. For more information about the event, head over to www.hauenstein.org.

Raising awareness BRCAn’t Stop Me educates about hereditary cancers BY ALLISON RIBICK ARIBICK@LANTHORN.COM

RCAn’t Stop Me is a student organization at Grand Valley State University focused on raising awareness of hereditary cancers and supporting those affected. It is the only college organization in the nation to focus on these hereditary cancers. Mollie Smith, a senior at GVSU, founded the organization two years ago after finding out she had a gene mutation in the BRCA gene, or breast cancer gene. Women with this mutation are 60 to 80 percent more likely to develop breast cancer, as well as having a higher risk for other cancers. “It was a scary thing to know, and I felt really alone,” Smith said. Smith wanted to create a space where people who are BRCA positive and who have family members affected by breast cancer or other hereditary cancers can support each other and swap resources and advice regarding things like genetic testing, early detection and prevention techniques. “One out of ten cases of breast cancer is caused from a genetic mutation,”

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It’s that time of year again for the annual RecycleMania competition between universities across the country to see which institution can gather the most recyclables and diminish the greatest amount of trash intake. GVSU will once again participate in the competition, which runs from Feb. 1 to March 28. GVSU previously ranked first in the state and 35th in the country. For more information, go to www.gvsu.edu/facilitiesplanning. REASONS TO BE PRETTY

Higher-level theatre students at GVSU will perform “Reasons to be Pretty,” a show that aims to highlight the problems everyone faces when putting too much thought into physical appearance. Students will act out couples from different backgrounds as they face issues concerning each other’s appearances. Performances will be held at the Louis Armstrong Theatre inside the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus. Show times include 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tickets cost $6 at the Louis Armstrong Theatre Box Office.

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for entertainment while attendees ate. “It is always exciting to come together as a university once a year and celebrate Grand Valley,” Student Senate President Andrew Plague said. “All of our award recipients were really unique and fitting.” GVSU President Thomas Haas also played a hosting role

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bar, a photo booth, a live DJ, a live band and a catered dinner. Adding to the event, the GVSU swing dance club hosted the upstairs level of DeVos Place to help teach those in attendance new dance moves. With all of these opportunities presented for students in attendance, the total price for this event is no small number. Presidents’ Ball received a 17.5 percent increase in its budget, growing from $33,000 in 2014 to $40,000 in 2015. “Most of our budget is revenue from ticket sales,” Moulton said. “We needed to raise the budget because of inflation, and we didn’t want to cut out on of the bigger aspects of the dance. “I think it is important to

throw great events like this for students. For many students, this is one of the only functions they get involved with outside of classes. Grand Valley traditions are often times what brings students to campus or what keeps them here.” Despite the large funding needed for this event, the event works to bring together GVSU students to form a tradition for years to come, Moulton said. “We have a great university -- it starts with our students, it ends with our students and we have great faculty and staff and support from the community as a whole,” Haas said. “When we bring students together like this, at the end of the day, it’s all about having a night to remember.”

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explained that the Women’s Center is also coordinating an event that parallels with Black History Month. “The center will put on Women’s Lives as a part of Black Lives Matter,” Noell said. “The event will focus on the role and representation of women of color in the black lives movement. We’re going to be talking about power, privilege and systems of oppression.” Noell said the event is coordinated with women from housing and the Positive Black Women organization and will occur from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 20. “I’m excited to see what happens when all of these influential women come together,” she said. Student Senate Vice President of Diversity Affairs Rainesha Williams-Fox said she believes it is important that every student goes to at least one event for Black History month. “Black History Month should really influence people to take the initiative and learn more about the success, struggles and sacrifices that were made throughout time in the black culture,” she said. “Black history is so much more than what people know from the surface. “Students should take the time to think about why Black History is so important.”

limited to seven people. The final event coordinated by the OMA is the Inspirational Leadership Talk, which will take place Feb. 26 in the Charles W. Loosemore Forum on the Pew Campus starting at 2:30 p.m. The talk features business leader Linal Harris. All events have been coordinated by Springer and his planning committee, which is made up of around six or seven members of GVSU’s extensive community. “This committee is made up of a very diverse group,” Springer said. “There are individuals from African/AfricanAmerican Studies, School of Education, Seidman College of Business, the Women’s Center and the Black Student Union. Springer, who has been a part of planning this event since February 2000, said black history is for everybody. “We all need to know about black history, as well as other significant heritages,” he said. “Every year, I am just trying to reach that one person that has never been interested before, to give them something that they didn’t have.” The OMA is not the only campus organization involved with Black History Month. Women’s Center Student Assistant Rebecca Noell

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The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan is providing the newest lecture series for free to those who attend GVSU. “Great Decisions 2015” will cover a variety of topics every Monday at 6 p.m. at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center until March 30. Lecture topics include human trafficking, the Syrian refugee crisis, religion and politics in the Middle East and the consequences from the crisis in Ukraine. Speakers include GVSU professors, a retired assistant secretary of state for Africa and an NPR correspondent. For more information, contact Michelle Coffill at University Communications at (616) 331-2221.

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Bailee Orman, a senior at GVSU and risk management officer for BRCAn’t Stop Me, found the organization shortly after she learned she was BRCA positive. BRCAn’t Stop Me hosts other fundraisers and events on GVSU’s campus to raise awareness, especially during September and October.

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in the event by presenting the President’s Appreciation Award and remaining present to interact with students in attendance. “All the other students participating in the event and everyone coming together is truly the magic of Grand Valley that I see and feel here and have seen for the past nine years,” Haas said. “Every day of my time here has been so special.” This year, the ball included free charter busing, a candy

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Smith said. “I think that’s insane that a lot of people don’t know about that because that’s a lot of people on campus that may have a genetic mutation and don’t even know that they have it. “It’s actually a blessing in disguise to have this knowledge because you’re able to detect the cancer early so that you can save your life. I’m glad that I have that information. It’s really changed my life and made me make healthier decisions and live a healthier lifestyle.”

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Sustainable food production Certificate program provides hands-on learning BY ALEX SINN ASINN@LANTHORN.COM

new certificate program at Grand Valley State University offers students and non-degree seeking students the opportunity to learn about and participate in sustainable food production. The Sustainable Food Systems certificate is an interdisciplinary program that pairs hands-on learning with academic instruction. “We’re looking at food productions, methods and options not just from one standpoint,” said Kelly Parker, director of Environmental Studies at GVSU. The 15-credit program offers courses in biology, basic nutrition and other disciplines. It also features project-oriented courses that get students “right out in the fields,” he said. “It puts everything that somebody might want to do in one place, in one program,” he said. “It makes it identifiable.” Sustainable food systems involve a combination of local, natural or organic methods of agriculture, minimizing the use of pesticides and herbicides. “It’s an alternative to industrial, commodity-based food systems,” Parker said. He explained that the program

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GROWTH: Youssef Darwich works at the Sustainable Agriculture Project at the beginning of the 2014-15 academic year. A program will now be offered at GVSU to teach students about sustainable food systems.

comes in response to increased interest in various aspects of sustainable foods from GVSU students and in the Grand Rapids area community, including restaurants that sell locally-grown produce, farmers markets and even breweries. “There’s just a tremendous interest right in this field,” he said, “but not a lot (of opportunities) in this region to dive in and learn about the details.” Parker highlighted the hands-on learning that the two core courses for the certificate offer. Introduction to Environmental Studies and Sustainability is “very much project-oriented,” he said, and Sustainable Agriculture Practicum gives students field experience. The program will take advantage of the GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project site in Allendale, where students can take hands-on courses toward the certificate or an Environmental Studies minor during the Summer Experience, offered both spring and summer semesters. “I’m really excited about this,” Parker said. “I’m hoping we can get a good cohort of students and faculty out there.” Registration for the spring, summer and fall sessions of the certificate program begins March 17. SEE FOOD ON A5

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everly and George Grant were selected by the Grand Rapids Urban League as recipients of its highest honor, the 2015 Drum Major Award. Beverly is the interim executive director at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, and George is the dean of the College of Community and Public Service at GVSU. The award is based on a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said, “Yes if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter.” George said he believes these words mean Dr. King is recognizing that he had gotten to the front of the line,

the spotlight, but he wanted to be remembered as someone who stood humbly in the front of the line for justice and righteousness. “We try to live our lives that way,” George said. “So we can share the talents that we have, mentoring and supporting and doing all of these things. We do it because it’s the right thing to do, because people did it for us and not to be like, ‘Look at me, look at me, look at me.’” George is involved with numerous committees and projects, including those surrounding child welfare, abuse and neglect and projects with the goal to make the communities stronger. He works with the organization KConnect, and he is on the board for Boy Scouts. Of all of the things he is involved with, he said he is most proud of his work with the College of Community and Public Service. “The work we have been able to do, to educate students,

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Independent girls fighting the princess culture rand Valley State U n i v e r s i t y ’s Women’s Commission held its fifth event of the academic year on Feb. 5. The event was titled “Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Raising Smart, Confident, Independent Girls in the Princess Culture.” Liberal Studies professor Jennifer Jameslyn and Women’s Commission Co-Chair Kristen Evans, along with Dauvan Mulally and Keri Becker from the executive board, facilitated the

event. Students, faculty and community members were invited to participate in a discussion about the princess culture and what it’s like to be an adult or a child growing up with it. Evans said they just want to begin conversation about issues that are affecting the GVSU community. “These events are an attempt to get more visibility for the Women’s Center and the Commission,” Evans said. “We just want to bring women together for meaningful dialogue, and it’s having a bigger draw than we imagined.”

The conversation stemmed from the book titled “Cinderella Ate My Daughter” by Peggy Orenstein. In the book, Orenstein makes the claim that the rise of the girlie-girl is not an innocent phenomenon. According to the cover, the book offers a “radical, timely wake-up call for parents, revealing the dark side

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of a pretty and pink culture confronting girls at every turn as they grow into adults.” The conversations covered Disney movies and how princess dresses, makeup and body type are affecting young children because they are wanting to look just like princesses, and how it’s also having an effect on young boys who are wanting

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girls to look that way also. There was also discussion about young girls who don’t fit the princess mold and what parents are supposed to fill the gap with because there’s no culture for girls to like anything masculine like there is for princesses. The attendees discussed having control over what young children are allowed to see and

do in the household, but there’s a bigger culture outside that needs to be changed. The Women’s Commission has held previous discussions over other mainstream topics such as race and gender in “Orange is the New Black,” establishing family friendly workSEE CINDERELLA ON A5

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Time cannot be returned or exchanged

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hat is time? For some cultures, time is money; for others, time is nothing but fluid. I think communication and understanding is deeply tied to people’s

attitudes to time, and the way they describe it by their lexical means. For example, when I came to the United States of America, I understood that time is truly money, especially when you deal with American dentists, doctors, etc. In Ukraine and Armenia, people tend to focus on relationships and network more than on schedule. However, it does not mean that all people are the same way in particular country. We are talking about stereotypes. Even though I grew up in Ukraine, I do my best to be on time because I do not appreciate when somebody is late. As they say,

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“Treat others as you want them to treat you.” My best friend and I decided to meet at the mall and do some shopping. She is the queen of being late; she was forty minutes late. I managed to go to all the stores by the time she came. After that, when we would plan on going out with all our friends, we would always tell her that we are going to meet, let’s say, 3:30 p.m., but in reality all of us knew that the actual meeting time is 4 p.m. It worked pretty well. Romke Hoogstra, who was Union of European Football Association Venue Manager during EURO 2012,

which took place in Ukraine and Poland, said that it took him some time to get used to have dinner in a restaurant with a group of Ukrainians. He mentioned that in his country, the Netherlands, you have to wait until everybody arrives and, after that, order dinner all together. In Ukraine, people were ready to order just after arriving, not waiting for the rest to come because there would always be somebody who was late. So in order not to stare at each other, people got to their business. Nevertheless, there is one thing that is in common among all cultures: time can-

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86,400 seconds. Every night our balance is reset to zero. The balance does not change the next day. There are no minus counts. Every day, a new countdown takes place. If you have not used your daily credit, you are the one who loses. There is no turning back. You cannot borrow from the next day. We must live in the present on account of the time that is allotted to us for this day. In order to achieve something, one should invest his or her time properly. As Coco Chanel said, “Do not spend time beating on the wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”

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not be returned or exchanged. Imagine this -- what if there was a bank that would transfer 86,400 dollars on your account every single morning, and your expenses would not affect the balance of your account on the next day. The balance would reset to zero at the end of the day, no matter how much money you spent. What would you do with all that money? You might think, “What kind of question is that? Of course, you will try to spend every last penny.” You might not believe, but every one of us has that kind of bank, and the name of the bank is time. Every morning, we take a loan of

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Diversified education Students should examine what programs GV currently offers and look for future additions to the curriculum t Grand Valley State University, students may feel satisfied with their courses, professors and overall academic opportunities. However, we at the Lanthorn wish to encourage GVSU students, faculty and staff to push for new programs if they see that there is something the university does not yet offer. Human rights is an important topic that often comes up in classes and everyday conversations. The GVSU Student Senate has introduced a Human Rights minor, and will vote on Thursday as to whether they will officially start the process of implementing the minor into the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. The topic of caring for the environment and sustainability practices is another that is often debated and discussed. Starting on March 17, students can register for the spring, summer or fall session of the new Sustainable Food Systems certificate program, where they will gain field experience.

The university allows you to choose your classes and your program, so adding options like the Human Rights minor and the environmental studies certificate are things that everyone should at least have the chance to take. Our school needs these things in order to maintain its wellrounded, balanced atmosphere that caters to everyone involved. But students should take a look into what GVSU currently offers and critically evaluate if there is something missing. There could be a course that should be added to an already existing major or minor that would better prepare students in their field of study. Or there could be a major that would help GVSU better define itself as a liberal arts university with well-rounded programs that should be added to the curriculum. Think outside of the box -- what would you ideally want offered at GVSU? It is up to the students to bring up ideas and needs to leadership at the university. Student Senate has meetings every week

with specific points in the agenda to allow for public comment. Take advantage of the opportunity, as these student senators are there to represent GVSU students as a whole and cannot do so effectively without input from the students. Not only will this help the university, but it will also help students become more versatile individuals that have a broad background. After graduation, employers will look at what stands out about your experience and interests to see if you are their ideal candidate. Taking classes in human rights and sustainability, among other subjects, can help you learn about important topics that are applicable to life outside of the classroom. Don’t be afraid to speak up if there is something you want to see added to the course catalog in the future, as it could help you stand out in the job market and help students who enroll at GVSU in the years to come become more well-rounded individuals.

Tips for writing assignments

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ith the winter semester well underway, the majority of Grand Valley State University students are no doubt already faced with various writing assignments. Many students consider papers and reports to be some of their most unwelcome homework. This common sentiment is understandable: After all, the writing process is relatively unstructured, a characteristic which some find to be frustrating. As with most tasks,

writing can become significantly easier if you try to impose some form and order on it. With that in mind, I’ve found that there are several helpful ways to organize and execute a writing assignment. First, I always like to engage in a brainstorming process. On a scrap piece of paper, I record any and all ideas I have as I consider the topic of my paper. Once I’ve come up with a sufficient number, I try to narrow down what I’ve written and form a more concrete outline. Next, I write my thesis statement and topic sentences. Once I’ve completed these steps, I’m ready to delve into the more nitty-gritty writing. I can’t offer too many tips as far as writing the bulk of a paper. It’s really as simple as getting off of Facebook and cranking it out. That’s certainly easier said than done, but that’s really all it takes -- aside from understanding how to execute the

basic mechanics of writing, of course. Once you’ve finished writing, you need to edit your paper. I cannot overstate how important this final step is. I know too many students who simply turn in their work without performing a final edit, consequently failing to catch several simple mistakes that are instead spotted by their professors. I understand that it can be hard to examine your own work objectively. Still, there are a couple of ways you can maximize your editing efficiency. First, if you can, you should give yourself enough time between finishing a draft and actually performing an edit so that you can examine your work with fresh eyes. Taking the time to “sleep on it” can help you catch mistakes that you otherwise might not have. This means that you should avoid starting a paper the night before it’s due. Just about

everybody does at some point or another, but it’s really better if you give yourself some more time to complete your work. Another tip that I’ve found to be invaluable is actually reading a paper out loud. Hearing your work as opposed to just reading it can help you discover redundancies and other errors that can be hard to spot visually. Finally, it can be very helpful to have somebody else read your paper and give you an objective opinion; you can bring your paper to the writing center or have a trusted friend look it over for you. In the end, while the majority of students may dislike writing assignments, there are at least some ways that you can make the process of cranking out a paper somewhat easier. I’ve found that it’s helpful to brainstorm, construct an outline and give myself enough time to write the paper and employ editing strategies.

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pproximately 35 high school students from various schools in the Kent County Intermediate School District (ISD) participated in the Systems, Applications (SAP) and Products Young Thinkers Program held at the Seidman College of Business on Friday. During the event hosted by Grand Valley State University, the SAP University Alliance and General Motors, students in attendance learned about SAP software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) through a simulation game. Meagan Luttenton-Knoll, a member of the department of management and the SAP University Alliance, said the simulation game consisted of marketing, pricing, selling and distributing bottles of water. “The game puts teams into a competitive selling frenzy where they have to use standard business reports in SAP to make business decisions,”

Luttenton-Knoll said. Thomas McGinnis, assistant professor of management, said the event focused on helping students understand available opportunities. He said this was not meant to be a recruitment event. Rather, the main goal was for students to understand the importance of SAP. “Universities like Grand Valley are especially well positioned, in cities like Grand Rapids, to become an active role in the community,” McGinnis said. McGinnis said the university would like students to attend GVSU, but it is more important for them to make an informed decision on what they want to do. McGinnis said many students do not learn much by sitting in the classroom, so these kinds of events are very important. “The change in venue alone excites people,” McGinnis said. “Now they’re more interested, now they’re paying attention. Now they catch something they may not have caught before if we had gone

there and lectured.” During the formation of the event, the ISD reached out to schools throughout the district. Four instructors showed interest, so those instructors were recruited from their campuses. Bill Dixon, an IT teacher at East Kentwood High School, said he was not aware of the impact ERP has had on the local businesses. Dixon introduced the event to his students by telling them it was an opportunity to network with members of the automobile industry and people in education. The students’ engagement impressed Dixon: many of the students did not know each other, nor had they worked in a setting like this. However, he said students seemed to be enjoying the program. Dixon said every student should have at least one opportunity outside of the classroom to collaborate with their peers and students from other schools. Events like this advance students’ abilities and social skills, as well as give them real-world experience outside of the classroom, he said.

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Program teaches students about SAP software

YOUNG THINKERS: Career Exploration Coordinator Amy Pierce, from Kent ISD, speaks to

high school students about SAP software at the GVSU Seidman College of Business.

Nancy McKenzie, STEM coordinator at Kentwood Public Schools, said it is hugely important for students to be able to apply what they learn in the classroom. “Seeing beyond what a classroom book or computer can teach them is invaluable,”

McKenzie said. Eric Myers, project manager at Johnson Controls, said it is important to give students a practical understanding of what they might do in the workplace. Myers wants to help GVSU integrate more students into

ERP. He said GVSU is graduating many students they would like to hire, but they are not graduating enough of them. This event helps those students gain interest in a career like this, and it can prove more efficient that just presenting in the classroom.

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to impacting the community that is such a big deal to be able to do that,” George said. Beverly is involved with Revolution Christian Ministries and has worked to help with issues such as poverty, homelessness and employment. She said her proudest moment is helping a young, suicidal mother avoid having her new born baby placed in foster care, when all she needed was someone to talk with her through one particular night. “People don’t need a hand out, they need a hand -- a hand that gives them access to information, resources and knowledge,” Beverly said. George said he and Beverly act based on the belief that giving people access to information gives them power to make

arships, and then scholarship committees have from March to May to make their decisions.” Shannahan agreed that the deadline is important for students to be mindful of. “The March 1 deadline is really helpful because, when students are thinking about financial aid, that one date can stand out,” Shannahan said. “As myScholarships has gotten more established and students are more aware of it, we have a lot less last minute questions.” Wallace said it was important to consolidate the scholarship applications because many of them were asking similar, basic questions. “They are all pretty much asking the same stuff, just maybe a little bit differently,” Wallace said. “We looked for common elements that every application is asking for.”

gauge the initial success of the certificate program. “We’re hoping this becomes a great thing,” he said. For more information about the sustainable food sys-

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change. They said they do not take their positions or titles for granted, and they hope to use them to pay it forward. Additionally, much of who they are today is because of the lessons they learned from their parents. George and Beverly agreed that their parents raised them in houses where faith in God and helping other people was important. “We were both raised in the church and raised with the idea of helping and giving back and sharing no matter what,” George said. “You should always help someone else. If you have a little someone else always has a little less.” However, they have chosen to not work on initiatives together. “We do that on purpose,” George said. “Instead of both of us doing the same thing and being at the same place, why not do different things and use

our talents in different ways.” Despite not working on committees or projects together, the Grants, who have been married for 20 years, said much of their success as a team is based on mutual trust. “Because we trust each other, we trust each other’s opinion,” George said. “We can bounce ideas, strategies about how to have an impact, and we know that we will give honest answers to each other because we want to do it right.” George said he and Beverly hope to be remembered as people who did everything in their power to help others. “We don’t look at ourselves as better than or smarter than (others), but that we all have talents and we all have things that we need help with,” George said. “If we can play a role in making that happen, that is how we want to be remembered.”

Looking at other universities around the nation, GVSU is not the first university to make the move to online. “We started hearing about these new systems going online, and we always knew the way we were doing it wasn’t the most efficient way for our students,” Wallace said. “It just made sense to do this database. It’s the time and culture we’re in where everything is online, so it’s very easy for students to log in to the system and understand what to do.” Now that the site is up and running, the main focus is outreach and promotion, Wallace said. “Last year was our first year, and we were learning how the system works and counseling students one on one,” Wallace said. “Our next step is more outreach and possibly hosting different types of work-

shops, like how do you fill out a scholarship application, or how do you write essays for scholarships.” Many of these workshops are provided through MoneySmart Lakers, a program aimed at teaching students about important financial skills. “We’ve had workshops on the topics of budgeting, credit scores, using loans, all different kinds of things,” Shannahan said. “In addition to understanding the financial aid piece, students can make good decisions about their finances as a whole.” For more information on myScholarships, go to www.gvsu.edu/scholarships or contact the financial aid office at (616) 331-3234.

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earching for scholarship opportunities can be both frustrating and confusing, but with the help of the Grand Valley State University myScholarhips website, the process has been made easier than ever. MyScholarships has entered its second year of existence. Its purpose is to streamline the scholarship application process into one concise application that cuts down on paper and saves the unnecessary time students don’t have. Daniel Shannahan, associate director of financial aid, said the new process makes it less likely that students will miss opportunities. “Now we have a system where everything is viewable,” Shannahan said.

“This system kind of does some of the work for students in identifying what scholarships they will most likely be a good candidate for, so then they just have one common application they can use to apply for as many scholarships in the system as they want.” However, depending on the scholarship, students are still required to fill out extra work such as essays or essay questions, Shannahan said. Through collaboration with donors on campus, myScholarships also makes the process easier for returning and transfer students by requiring one deadline for most available scholarships. “March 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarships for next year,” said Erika Wallace, associate director of financial aid for scholarships. “Students have from October to March to get into the system to apply for schol-

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DISNEY DIALOGUE: Women, Gender and Sexuality professor Jennifer Jameslyn contemplates the princess culture at GVSU during the “Cinderella Ate My Daughter” event.

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places and judgment and competition among women. There are two future events scheduled. On March 5, they will hold an event titled “Around the World in 60 Minutes: International Advocacy and Experiences of GVSU

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Women,” and on April 2 they will hold an event titled “It’s All About Me (For an Hour): Self-care, Self-worth, Self-satisfaction and Self-fulfillment. All general meetings are held in Room 1104 in Kirkhof from noon to 1:30 p.m. The GVSU Women’s Commission was founded in 1996 after a 1994 climate study sug-

gested discontent from many of the women faculty and staff on campus. The Women’s Commission has been advocating for all women on campus by acting on their issues and by promoting equality and social justice, ever conscious of the intersection of race, class, gender and orientation, according to their website.

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ARTS AT A GLANCE OPEN MIC NIGHT Join Spotlight Productions for their monthly Open Mic Night. The evening is free, and whether you are attending to hear the talented individuals from the Grand Valley State University community or to perform, you can snack on some brownies. The event will take place in Area 51 in the GVSU Kirkhof Center from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 10. If you are interested in performing, email concertsgv@gmail.com to claim a spot in the line-up.

‘Raymond’ writer to turn lecture into performance BY MORIAH GILBERT MGILBERT@LANTHORN.COM

multi-talented, Emmy awardwinning writer will make his fifth return to Grand Valley State University. Tom Caltabiano, a stand- up comedian, lectures at many universities, but this time when he visits GVSU, he will work closely with professor Frank Boring to develop a new lecturing style. Caltabiano, writer for “Everybody Loves Raymond” and documentary “95 Miles to Go” on HBO, is scheduled to come to GVSU Feb. 23-25.

THE GRAND VALLEY WINDS TO PERFORM Arts at Noon will highlight the Grand Valley Winds Feb. 11. The quintet of GVSU faculty will perform pieces by Petr Eben, Robery Muczynski and Karl Pills. The group is compiled of Christopher Kantner on flute, Marlen Vavrikova on oboe, Joel Schekman on clarinet, Vinncent Karamanov on bassoon and Richard Britsch on horn. They play at various schools and venues around the Grand Rapids area including the annual GVSU instrument days. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (616) 331-3484.

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rand Valley State University student Kyle Norton began playing instruments at a young age, and when he came to college he decided to use his musical talents to form the one-man band the Nor-

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“Many millions of children around the world lack access to education, whether due to poverty, social norms or accessibility,” said Tara Abrahams, president of “Girl Rising,” in a press release. “Girls, especially, face significant barriers to the basic right of education, including obstacles such as early and forced marriage and gender-based violence and discrimination.” In the beginning of the semester, Tuma’s class took personality tests and formed committees consisting of people who had different personality types. These three or four person committees were all given different assignments to complete before the day of the event. Tuma said this project will be a valuable learning moment for the class because it is rare that a university class would be

MANAGEMENT: Students learn about the film industry.

able to work to screen a film of this caliber. Tuma said she is proud of the way her students have handled the challenges put in front of them. They have put in many hours both inside and outside mandated class time, showing her a lot individual initiative and group effort. “They’ll be more than ready

troniks. After years of developing as a solo electronic music artist, Norton has expanded the band to include drummer Christian Grow, who is also a GVSU student. “I actually transferred to Grand Valley and I had like no friends and I got into the music program,” Norton said. “I had always been in bands in high

school and stuff, so I just really wanted to make music and had no one to do it with so I started making electronic music and really enjoyed it.” A couple of years ago, Norton signed with Detroit record label Young Heavy Souls. Since the pairing, he has produced multiple albums including his newest “Greater

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the night of screening,” Tuma said. “If this is any indication about what the future of event planning is going to look like, in terms of talent, I can tell you in most certainty that we’re in very good hands.”

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THE LAST LAKER STANDING On Feb. 14, Spotlight Productions will crown the 2015 Last Laker Standing winner. After weeks of auditions and semi-finals, only select Grand Valley State University comedians will take to the stage in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center to fight for the title. The event begins at 9 p.m. and is open to the public.

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t started with an assignment from Lorie Tuma break up into committees and work together to coordinate a major event. Now, a little over a month into the semester, Tuma’s section of HTM 240 (Intro to Meeting and Event Management) is planning to screen the documentary “Girl Rising” at Grand Valley State University in March to celebrate national women’s month. The documentary explores the stories of nine girls who have gone against the odds and countered societal norms to receive education. Stories of girls from Cambodia, Haiti, Nepal, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Peru, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan are featured in the documentary.

THE ECLIPSE AWARDS The Eclipse Awards sets to highlight the best film, video and television shows in West Michigan. The event, which is sponsored by WKTV and the West Michigan Video Alliance, works to shed light on this growing industry in the area. International, national and regional judges will be present to help select the top media in each category at the awards show in March. Entry for this competition opens on Feb. 14, and more information is available at www.theeclipseaward.com.

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writers who are interested in expanding their horizons.” Caltabiano has worked with students in the past to write a script for “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and he enjoyed it. “He was so enamored by his experience at GV and the many times he spoke to students,” Boring said. In the end, the pair is looking to educate students on the industry and develop a oneman stand-up show that will portray Caltabiano’s journey and experience in Hollywood.

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GETTING CRAFTY The holiday season can be difficult on a student’s budget, so in order to off-set the cost of Valentine’s Day, Spotlight Productions will host a craft night on Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. in the Grand Valley State University Kistler Living Center. The event is free and open to anyone. For more information, email traditionsgv@gmail.com.

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are working on. Now, as this duo looks to work together to create a oneman show for Caltabiano’s lectures, they are looking for input from students as well. “He basically said he didn’t want to do a stand-up routine,” Boring said. “He wanted to create a show that was part entertainment and part educational where students would come to see it to find out what it’s like to work in Hollywood. “If we could create something where students learn and watch us write this show and experience writing with an Emmy award-winning writer, hopefully we can get some

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SWEETHEART SWING To celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year, the Grand Valley State University Swing Dance club will host the Sweetheart Swing on Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. in the lobby of the GVSU Kirkhof Center. This annual event is free and open to anyone in the GVSU community. Food and refreshments will be available. The two-hour dance is Valentine’s Day themed, so the club encourages people to dress for the occasion. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/events/728670460535074/ or contact gvsuswing@gmail.com.

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The pair is working together to turn Caltabiano’s former lecturing style into more of a performance where students can learn about the Hollywood writer and what it takes to make it in the industry. Boring met Caltabiano while on a tour in California for his documentary “Talking with Tigers” that aired nationally on PBS. They discovered they both have a love for aviation. “Over the course of years we would keep in contact,” Boring said. “We got along very well he’s not the Hollywood type.” The two regularly work together to bring different perspectives to the projects they

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MUSIC MIX: Nortroniks prepares for its west coast tour.

Colors” that was released in October 2013. The Nortroniks are hitting the road and will travel across the country in March to begin a short tour including a performance at the Serenity Gathering Music Festival in San Diego, Calif. “I am looking forward to it because it is like bigger crowds that don’t know my music,” Norton said. “It is just a really great way to get out there and show it to different people.” This will be the first time the Nortroniks will perform in California, and their trip to the West Coast will conclude with a radio appearance on “Culture Remixed” in Los Angeles.

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NEMESIS: Michigan Tech’s Ben Stelzer (No. 5) attempts to rip the ball from Ricky Carbajal during Tech’s 61-50 win over GVSU at Fieldhouse Arena on Saturday. Offensively, Stelzer (29 points) and Carbajal (24 points, 13 rebounds) put on a show for most of the GLIAC North contest.

GLIAC’s leading scorer goes off as Lakers fall to last place in North BY JAY BUSHEN SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

ichigan Tech senior guard Ben Stelzer continues to bully the Grand Valley State men’s basketball team. Entering Saturday’s contest against GVSU at Fieldhouse Arena, Stelzer had averaged 21.3 points in his last six games against the Lakers. In that span, Stelzer shot 26-of-38 from the 3-point line -- 68.4 percent -- as the Huskies went 5-1. Saturday was no different for the GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year. Stelzer tallied five 3-pointers and a game-high 29 points as the Huskies won

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RUNNING THE FLOOR: Grand Valley State sophomore Taylor Lutz moves the ball up the court during GVSU’s loss to Michigan Tech on Saturday.

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Lakers, Panthers split physical series Cross-town foes smash their way to 1-1 home-and-home set BY ABBEY HAJI-SHEIKH HAJI-SHEIKHA@LANTHORN.COM

ensions were high this past weekend between Grand Valley State and Davenport, as a pair of ACHA Division II hockey clubs battled for bragging rights with GVSU’s automatic bid to nationals on the line. In game one, Davenport held nothing back. The Panthers slammed GVSU’s players on every board they could. GVSU retaliated hit for hit, which resulted in a very chippy game. Penalties littered the scoreboard, players’ faces smashed up against the glass and one Panther was tossed for fighting. Despite Davenport’s best efforts, GVSU’s steadfast core earned a 4-2 win on Saturday night, coming back from a 2-2 tie that disrupted a two-

goal lead in the third period. “We had to get back to what was working, we kind of got away from that,” said senior Corbin Rainey of the third-period surge. “We had to calm down, reset and get back to what was working the first two periods.” GVSU had an impressive performance from sophomore Collin Finkhouse, who scored two of the four goals. New goalie Spencer Craig also came up big when called upon, improving his personal record to 3-0 since joining the team in January. “Those are the fun games,” said senior captain Matt Smartt. “In the first semester, we had games where we went 10-1, 12-1, and it’s kind of boring to be out there. But in games like that, you’re in it the whole game.” SEE M. HOCKEY ON A8

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL North Division Tech 16-1 GVSU 12-5 Hillsdale 11-6 Northern 11-6 Northwood 10-7 Ferris 7-10 LSSU 3-14 SVSU 2-15 South Division Wayne State 15-2 Ashland 13-4 Walsh 9-8 Findlay 7-10 Malone 6-11 Tiffin 5-11 ODU 4-12 Lake Erie 4-13

he Grand Valley State women’s basketball team held on for a 62-58 home win on Thursday against Northern Michigan, but couldn’t get the offense going two days later against Michigan Tech. GVSU turned the ball over 11 times and shot just 29.1 percent from the field against the GLIAC’s top team at Fieldhouse Arena on Saturday afternoon, as the first-place Huskies claimed a 57-41 road victory. The Lakers were previously 11-0 at home. A 3-pointer from GVSU junior guard Brionna Barnett gave the Lakers a 7-6 lead early in the game, but it didn’t last long. Michigan Tech led for 37:27 of the 40-minute affair. GVSU coach Janel Burgess said she commends her team for only giving up 57 points against the Huskies, but thinks her team’s offensive execution wasn’t very strong. “I mean, we probably beat ourselves if you want to know the truth

about it,” Burgess said. “I think we just had to finish possessions on both ends. I mean, this game is very simple, it’s who scores the most, who puts the buckets in and I just don’t think we finished possessions.” The Lakers held a slim edge in the rebounding department (39-36), but did not have a great day shooting the ball. The team went 3-of-12 percent (25 percent) from the 3-point line and 6-of-10 at the stripe (60 percent) as the Huskies improved to 20-1. Michigan Tech held a 16-12 advantage in points in the paint and a 13-3 edge in points off turnovers. They also recorded more steals (6-2), blocks (40) and assists (12-5). Barnett, a junior guard from Elkhart, Ind., paced GVSU with 16 points on 7-of-18 shooting, while going 2-of-3 from the behind the arc. She corralled four rebounds, as well. “Our first home loss hurts, but we still have five more games to get better, then the tournament after that, so we

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The Huskies shot 14-of-25 as a team (56 percent) in the opening frame, going 6-of-12 from the 3-point line. Four of those 3s came from Stelzer, who had a half-high 16 points. Tech led 36-25 at the break. “Offensively, as you can see, we’re not the most athletic team,” Stelzer said. “So it’s about doing it the Tech way -- screens and playing your role the best you can.” The 6-foot-1 sharpshooter made six of his eight free throws in the second half, finishing 8-of-8 from the stripe. The Huskies hit 16-of-20 free throws in the game, which allowed them to play with a double-

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their sixth straight over GVSU, 71-60. “I seem to like this gym, for one thing,” Stelzer said after the game. “I don’t know. Grand Valley’s always been a solid team and if you don’t play well, if you don’t bring it, you’re going to lose. Every game you’ve got to play big, but against the best teams you’ve got to play your best.” Stelzer, who didn’t know he became Michigan Tech’s all-time leader in 3-point makes during the game, said he and his teammates got back to playing the “Tech way” on Thursday in a 68-60 victory at No. 22 Ferris State. Offensively, the “Tech way” includes patience, purposeful cuts, physical screens and crisp passing. All were on display against GVSU in the first half.

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MYERS SCORES FIRST FOR TEAM USA IN SPAIN It didn’t take long for Grand Valley State women’s club hockey player Kendra Myers to shine for the U.S. Women’s National University Team in the 2015 Winter World University Games in Granada, Spain. On Thursday, Myers (Cedar Springs, Mich.) rifled a top-corner shot past China’s Wang Yuqing to gave Team USA a 1-0 lead less than four minutes into the third period of the opening game against Team China. China came roaring back, however, netting two third-period goals -including the game-winner with less five minutes left -- for a 2-1 victory. Myers, a sophomore forward, is one of two GVSU players on Team USA along with freshman defender Corey Robison (Weidman, Mich.).

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SABIN’S FREE-THROW STREAK ENDS AT 42 On Thursday afternoon, Grand Valley State men’s basketball player Ryan Sabin was recognized with a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District Team. Sabin, a senior guard, was one of just five players in the region to earn the award, which recognizes student athletes for athletic and academic performance. A finance major with almost a 3.6 GPA, Sabin is GVSU’s second leading scorer with 13.3 points per game. The Byron Center High School product is also the GLIAC’s top free-throw shooter. He’s knocking down 91.9 percent (57-of62) of his freebies, a top10 percentage in the NCAA Division II this season. On Thursday night, Sabin snapped a streak of 42 consecutive free throws made with 0:09 left to play in GVSU’s 60-54 win over Northern Michigan at Fieldhouse Arena. The stretch, a school record, spanned more than 15 games. It lasted 289 minutes and 8 seconds -- 4.82 hours of game clock.

DOUBLE TIME: Grand Valley State sophomore Collin Finkhouse scored two goals for GVSU in the team’s 4-2 win over Davenport on Saturday.

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Quick-strike Lakers sweep MSU in thrilling series shootout victory in the 2011 playoffs was the last time Grand Valley State’s women’s hockey club defeated Michigan State. On Saturday, almost four years later, GVSU defeated MSU at home on Senior Night, 6-3. The Lakers proceeded to bring the offense to East Lansing the next day, defeating MSU in overtime, 5-4. “It feels good to beat them, and really good to beat them for the people who have been here four or five years,” defenseman Lauren Iavasile said on Saturday. “We know how tough it is to beat this team, and it feels phenomenal.” Game one didn’t exactly begin in GVSU’s favor, however. The Spartans started off hot, scoring two first-period goals to take a 2-0 lead. GVSU had a few opportunities, but the bounces were going MSU’s way. Heading into the first intermission, GVSU coach Sean McKernan knew things had to change. “We have to quit the emotional roller coaster and not get down on ourselves,” McKernan said. “We had to play shift for shift, keep it simple and battle through.” In the second period, the momentum started to swing. Again, the Lakers were creating early opportunities and putting pucks on net, but they couldn’t capitalize. Then, Iavasile found the twine with a power-play goal midway through the second. The tally was scored just seven seconds into the man advantage. “With this team, we’ve got the mental game, and we’ve got the mental piece back under con-

trol,” said senior forward Alisha Day. “We were able to focus on what we had to get done, and we were able to go out there and do what we know how to do.” Entering the third trailing MSU 2-1, the Lakers made more adjustments -- and they paid off in a big way. Day scored 6:18 into the period to knot things up, then, only 31 seconds later, the Lakers made the horn sound again when forward Katie Danto went top shelf, glove side to give GVSU a 3-2 lead with 13:11 remaining. Michigan State wasn’t about to give up, as Spartan forward Natalie Prisciandaro scored to even the game at three goals apiece. GVSU took over in crunch time, however, and with 2:24 remaining in the game, Iavasile made a play. “We had to go in there and forecheck, cause the turnover,” she said. “Then the puck squirted back to me and I had no one in front of me and I knew (MSU goalie Julia King) was weak up top. So I was just going to let it go and (the puck) went right under the bar.” Iavasile’s glove-side snipe proved to be the game-winning goal. The Lakers were able to score two more goals, an empty netter from Day followed by another by Stacey Mathieu to round out the six-goal night for GVSU. The team had not won any of its previous six games. “We were finally able to get the monkey off our back,” McKernan said. “To come out and have the third period that we had really says a lot about the character of the team and how badly that they wanted this victory.” And what a victory it was, especially for the seniors, playing their last home game at Georgetown on Senior Night. Day, who along with Ia-

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GV nets five third-period goals, wins in overtime next day

RESOLVE: Grand Valley State freshman forward Frankie Wojtylo looks to make a play

against Michigan State. GVSU’s late-game execution was key in the 6-3 and 5-4 wins.

vasile tallied a game-high three points, was one of the seniors honored before the game. “It is bittersweet being my last home game at Grand Valley,” Day said. “I have treasured the five years here and the experiences that I’ve had, friends that I’ve made.” The Lakers found themselves down two goals with less than nine minutes to play in Sunday’s game, but were more than ready to duplicate Sat-

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digit cushion for much of the second half. In two games against GVSU this year, Michigan Tech has made 46-of-53 freethrow attempts, 86.8 percent. “To their credit, Ben Stelzer played phenomenal,” said GVSU junior forward Ricky Carbajal. “We knew he had the potential to do that, and he chose to do it tonight, again. “Those big dudes just set screens on our guards and they’re like a brick wall. It’s hard for our guards to get around them, and you have kids like Ben Stelzer who can just catch and shoot quick, without hesitation. It’s real hard and they strive for doing that -- getting him open. All he needs is a little

urday’s third-period outburst. GVSU’s Kristen Iannuzzi made it a 4-3 game with 8:36 left on the clock -- and Mathieu stepped up with the clutch equalizer less than five minutes later. In overtime, the series came to a close befittingly, as Laker center Allison Lowe struck just 26 seconds into the sudden-death period. The team concludes its regular season schedule with a two-game series at the University of Michigan this weekend.

bit of space and he’ll shoot it.” Carbajal had a huge game with 24 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals. The 24-point outing tied his career high, while his 14 boards were a career best. Sophomore guard Luke Ryskamp added 11 points, while junior guard Darren Kapustka chipped in with seven points, four assists and no turnovers. A number of guards -- Ryan Sabin, Myles Miller, Ernijs Ansons and others -were all over Stelzer for much of the game, but his quick release and Michigan Tech’s screen game countered the coverage. He does it to a lot of teams. Stelzer is shooting a GLIAC-best 46.5 percent from beyond the arc this season. He’s hit 86 trifectas, 29 more than any player in the conference.

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can’t hang our heads after this,” Barnett said. Sophomore guard Taylor Lutz had six points and two assists for GVSU. Sophomore forward Piper Tucker chipped in with six points on 3-of-5 shooting and four rebounds. “I mean, we all could’ve done better,” Tucker said. “In my case, I could’ve been more

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The high-impact competition seemed to spark GVSU’s physicality and give the team an extra push. Finkhouse and Rainey said the teams are really starting to dislike each other. “It’s always fun playing a team that’s like, 15 minutes from your rink,” Finkhouse said. “And Davenport is pretty close. They play us really hard. Last time we played them it went into

“You just don’t see guys that can shoot the ball like Stelzer anywhere,” said GVSU coach Ric Wesley. “We did not do a great job on him, but, at the same time, it takes unbelievable concentration and effort to limit him at all. And anytime you don’t, he makes you pay.” Michigan Tech moves to 12-5 in GLIAC play, good enough for fourth place in the North Division, while the loss drops GVSU to last (6-11 GLIAC). GVSU has five games left to make a run at the GLIAC Tournament, but it won’t be easy against five North Division teams with a combined conference record of 59-26. The Lakers head to the Upper Peninsula to take on first-place Lake Superior State in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

aggressive offensively and gotten more boards defensively, but overall I think we played hard.” Tucker said the Lakers got the shots they wanted, but couldn’t finish. GVSU has five regular season games remaining. The team sits in second place in the GLIAC North Division standings with a 12-5 record in conference play, 15-6 overall.

The Lakers will look to forget about their first home loss when they travel to take Lake Superior State in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. “It hurts our pride; we have to come back strong for our next game, go hard at practice, be competitive and bring that edge for our next game,” Tucker said. GVSU defeated Lake State, 58-48, in Allendale on Jan. 22.

overtime, but we should beat them every time. “I guess when you’re the better team, people gun for you.” After a grueling game with fists flying and penalties almost in the double digits, the Lakers fell to Davenport 4-1 on Sunday afternoon, with three of Davenport’s four goals slipping past GVSU’s defense in the third period. “They always play their best game against us -- State goes and beats them 5-1 or whatever, but they always

play their best games against us,” Rainey said. “Making it to nationals however many consecutive years, we have targets on our backs.” Grand Valley State’s nationals streak does not end here, however. The final ACHA DII rankings come out after next weekend’s games against Miami of Ohio. That’s when the Lakers will know whether they’ve earned an automatic bid to nationals, or have to trek off to regionals beforehand.

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