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STILL WORK IN MICH. SUCCESS AFTER COLLEGE: GVSU received the award for ‘Educate to Career College of the Year 2014.’ Of recent graduates, 85 percent are
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rand Valley State University has been recognized as ‘Educate to Career (ETC) College of the Year 2014’ as of December 2014. This is the first time GVSU has been nominated for ETC College of the Year. The criteria for universities considered for the award include the need for exceptional value to students, low student loan default rates and graduates who secure jobs in their field of study after graduation. “We are pleased to recognize Grand Valley State University as the ETC College of the Year for 2014,” Michael Havis, President of Educate to Career, said in a recent press release. “Grand Valley State University, out of 1,224 colleges considered, has delivered exceptional educational value to its students. “...The outcomes of GVSU graduates are in sharp contrast with the typical outcomes of graduates, even from elite colleges where graduates are struggling to find career tracking jobs and meet
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their student loan obligations.” Currently, GVSU is one of the top 100 largest public universities in the nation with a student enrollment of over 25,000 students. Offering over 86 undergraduate and 33 graduate degree programs, GVSU is expanding exponentially to cater to the needs of the growing student population. “Without a doubt, we are honored to receive this recognition from ETC,” Lynn Blue, vice provost and dean of Academic Services and Information Technology said. “It is especially gratifying when an external research organization confirms that we, the university and our students, are among the best in the U.S.” The ETC Index analyzes the quality and participation of students when they enter a given college, the total costs related to attending the college, how cost conscious the university is and the outcomes of the students when they enter their perspective job market. The rankings results are then determined by which schools did the best job of improving the average earnings and the number of jobs students receive that relate to their major.
“We work hard to provide an exceptional education experience while keeping tuition low. At Grand Valley, the education experience includes learning activities within the classroom as well as other high impact experiences that occur outside the classroom,” Blue said. One element that improved GVSU’s rankings is the university’s commitment to providing internships in businesses and organizations that give students firsthand experience and exposure to potential job opportunities. This university emphasis adds to GVSU’s mission to provide a liberal education that will give graduating students the skills needed to excel in positions that employers are looking to fill from their experiences at GVSU. “Our stellar performance is what will continue to attract top students and faculty to Grand Valley,” Blue said. “Our applications are again up for the fall semester when compared to last year’s number. We continue to work to attract students and then keep them until they achieve their degree and move on with their educational or career plans.”
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rand Valley State University students will have the opportunity to participate in community-based learning through a pilot program funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Ruth Stegeman, director of community engagement at GVSU, worked on this engaged department initiative. Stegeman said that this grant will allow students in certain departments the advantage of participating in hands-on courses and putting skills into practice in the surrounding Grand Rapids community. “The advantage for students here is the additional opportunities they will have for experiential learning,” Stegeman said. “The more opportunities to work on real world problems, the better their education can be.” Students will be able to work with successful businesses and nonprofits, an opportunity, Stegeman said, that will set the bar high. “(Students) have the responsibility to deliver something that would be useful to an organization,” Stegeman said. “You can’t say, ‘It’s OK if I get a B grade,’ you have to ask, ‘What will I be able to deliver that will be a benefit to the organization I am working for?’” The date for department proposal submission is currently being determined; however, submissions will be reviewed in March, allowing the grant to be fully utilized. Stegeman said that, at this time, the grant will be used to fund three departments with up to $5,000. Stegeman said the goal of this grant is to help departments expand the community-based learning that
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ichigan Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Grand Valley State University alumni Victor Cardenas and Megan Sall to the GVSU Board of Trustees. Sall, 32, is the youngest appointed board member in the university’s history. Cardenas, assistant city manager of Novi, and Sall, business development manager for The Right Place in Grand Rapids, replaced Michael Thomas and Shelley Padnos, whose terms ended last year. “To be able to give back in any kind of way, especially at this level, is outstanding,” Cardenas said. “As is learning that I’ll be continuing to serve the university for the next eight years.” Appointed on Dec. 14, Cardenas and Sall started their terms on Jan. 1 and will serve on the board until Dec. 31, 2022. “I’m really excited to serve GVSU in this capacity,” Sall said. “I love the school and I love what they’re doing. We have some of the best students in the nation, and I want to do what I can to continue to make it a successful place for our students and our community.” Cardenas also expressed his eagerness to take on the new role. “I like how the governor has chosen youth for his two appointments this year to give that kind of perspective of younger graduates serving on the board at this time,” Cardenas said. “My love for Grand Valley is pretty deep. I am very grateful for the time I spent there and I attribute a lot of my success to Grand Valley.” Cardenas graduated in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and went on to earn a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University. His activities while at GVSU ranged from serving as Student Senate president from 1998 to 1999 to being a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and being involved in the Resident’s Housing Association. Cardenas is currently a member of the Michigan Local Government Management Association and serves on committees within that organization. Cardenas is also a member of the International City/County Manager Association and is a vice president of the GVSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. “I’m hoping to build on the successes the
people that came before me have established,” Cardenas said. “Grand Valley has a very rich and successful history and I’m hoping that I can be a part of that future to continue to build on being a premiere institution in the Midwest.” Sall earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations in 2007 and a master’s degree in public administration in 2009 from GVSU. She was a Cook Leadership Fellow for three years during her time at the university and also worked in the Padnos International Center. Since then, she has spoken to several classes, some in the masters of Public Administration program and in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, and is now a mentor in the Cook Leadership Academy. “Having a base of knowledge about some of the processes and procedures, and also knowing some of the people (at GVSU), will offer some great insight to get started,” Sall said. “At the same time, I know I have a lot to learn.” After graduating, Sall interned for the City of Wyoming, Mich. From there, she became the assistant to the city manager and the Downtown Development Authority Director and Community Services Coordinator. Sall was a program manager for the International City/County Management Association in Washington, D.C., where she managed a USAID project in Afghanistan that helped improve local governance in the area by setting up systems and sharing valuable information for residents. “I want to be able to help speak into the university’s decisions about how we’re preparing students to enter the workforce and how we’re playing a role in the West Michigan community,” Sall said. Cardenas and Sall said they look forward to making an impact on the GVSU and Grand Rapids communities in the upcoming years. “I hope that after the eight years,” Cardenas said. “Grand Valley will be even more of a predominant place for kids in Michigan and across the country to attend.” The GVSU Board of Trustees is comprised of eight members who work with GVSU President Thomas Haas and his staff to make major decisions concerning budgets and other important matters. Each board member is appointed by Michigan’s governor and is then confirmed by the Michigan Senate before the member can begin an eight-year term on the university board.
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The sixth annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast is coming up, which means health-care professionals and economics faculty members will be gathering in one room to discuss current West Michigan health trends, as well as what they might become in the future. More than 500 people will gather in the GVSU Eberhard Center on Friday, Jan. 9 to share what they have learned. The event has the potential to affect the types of health care policies seen in the West Michigan area. The Economic Forecast is sponsored in part by GVSU’s Office of the Vice Provost for Health. The panel includes a number of important names such as Mike Faas, president of Metro Health ,and Chris Priest, senior advisor to Gov. Rick Snyder.
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The 2014 ArtPrize entry “Animated Collaboration,” created in part by Grand Valley State University faculty and students, will be displayed one more time at the annual RePrize on Feb. 28 in the Holland Area Arts Council. Originally ranked in the top 25 of the time-based art at last year’s ArtPrize, “Animated Collaboration” took drawings and creations from children around the world and compiled them into a four-minute time lapse video. Among other GVSU students, faculty members who helped with “Animated Collaboration” include Suzanne Zack, film and video professor; Lynn McKeown, CMC Education project coordinator; Gretchen Vinnedge, Community Media Center education director; Maggie Annerino, media studies professor; and Deanna Morse, animator and professor of film and video. For additional details, head over to www.deanimations.com DECEMBER PROVEN TO BE SLOW FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
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With 2015 deemed the international year of light, Grand Valley State University’s Regional Math and Science Center and Physics department are putting together an event titled “Super Science Saturday: The Wonder of Light.” The event will take place Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is hosted in the Seymour and Esther Padnos Hall of Science. Anyone in the West Michigan community is invited to join in the celebratory and educational event. Super Science Saturday aims to teach those who attend about light and all its different applications to many other fields. Activities include learning about glow sticks, making rainbow fish in application to the color wheel and discovering how light is often used as a way to communicate with others. Additional information on the event can be found at www.gvsu.edu/rmsc.
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ORGANIC IDEAS: GVSU chemistry students are working on a power source fueled by organic electrolytes, which is
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s technology continues to advance, researchers are looking for new ways to improve how power is harnessed and made readily available to the public. Included in this search are Grand Valley State University researchers who are looking to explore the unique relationship energy has with technology. At GVSU, student researchers, under the leadership of chemistry professor Andrew Lantz, are working on the idea of flow battery technology which is powered by organic electrolytes. This project is a collaboration with Vinazene Inc., started by Paul Rasmussen from the University of Michigan. “The students are the ones actively testing the flow cell setup that we have,” Lantz said. “I am involved in mentoring and training them, but the students are the ones collecting data and doing the actual lab research.” So far, the project has involved four GVSU students, with plans to allow the opportunity for another student to join in the summer. Currently, one student is working on the project. According to Lantz, flow batteries are a possible solution to harnessing consistent renewable energy. He said wind farms and solar panels, for example, are great sources
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they are already integrating into the material presented to students. While all departments are welcome to apply, she said they are especially interested in departments who have a wellestablished way of implementing community-based teaching into their courses. Stegeman said that the GRCF fund efforts are consistent with their mission. Marcia Rapp, vice president of programs at GRCF, said she additionally sees the benefits of colleges helping bring about change and innovation to the surrounding neighborhood. Other colleges presented with this grant opportunity are Aquinas College and Grand Rapids Community College. “We really believe in community engagement, and this was posed as a true partnership for several organizations and colleges,” Rapp said. “Colleges don’t typically come together in a neighborhood to do this kind of work.” Cris Kutzli, Challenge Scholars co-director of Program and Evaluation at GRCF, said this type of program is
of power, but due to their natural limita- oping organic electrolytes that will work in tions, creating a way to store the energy so the batteries. that it can be used at will when the wind is “We are looking at how small changes not blowing or the sun is down is crucial. in the structure of the compounds af“A lot of times you need energy when fects their performance in the flow cell,” those power sources aren’t producing Lantz said. “Ultimately our big picture energy, so you need to be able to store is, if we can find a good series of organic energy for a long period of compounds that have high time,” Lantz said. voltage output and energy Lantz said flow batterdensity, we want to create a “...the students ies can vary from being the flow cell apparatus to match size of a tabletop to being as the chemistry. The types of are the ones large as a tennis court. For materials in the flow cell collecting data this project, GVSU chemischanges based on your elecand doing the try students are creating and trolyte so we have to modify testing organic electrolytes the flow cell to match that.” actual lab for use in the batteries. According to Lantz, research.” “I became very interestGVSU is also working with ed in learning more about research consultants. Wilelectrochemistry and how liam Schroeder, involved in ANDREW LANTZ to use different instrumenthe synthesis of compounds, GVSU PROFESSOR tation that I would not othand John Schroeder, inerwise been able to learn,” volved with the design and said Emily Peters, one of building of the prototype the researchers. “This project allowed me flow cell units, are working with team to learn so many different techniques and members to create maximum results. Lantz applications that I knew it would be an said there are countless changes that can be experience worth taking advantage of.” made to the compounds, and they are tryThough the research involves the fun- ing to find a makeup that will produce the damental chemistry going on in the battery results they are looking for itself, it also allows for interested students “We are testing a variety of these orto take the knowledge they acquire and ap- ganic compounds to see how well they ply it to something useful for others. Those store energy over time and how we can involved in the project are looking at devel- discharge it,” Lantz said.
unique to the Midwest. The model for it is based on a program initiated on the East coast. Kutzli added that the foundation hopes this program will keep students in the area after they graduate. Rapp said the communitybased courses encourage students to be civically engaged.
“Having experience where you really deeply impact a neighborhood can launch people into service and develop a personality where they might want to volunteer and help in the future,” Rapp said. Stegeman said the university is still figuring out how to best communicate to students
what courses will be available. She encourages students that are interested in these community-based learning opportunities to speak to their departments and petition the GVSU Student Senate to make these upcoming course options clear in the student catalog.
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he Council for Exceptional Children gave Grand Valley State University student Mackenzie Kroll one of the four grants in Michigan to create and present a project of her choice in the field of special education. The CEC is an international organization dedicated to educating students with special needs. With the grant money, Kroll is required to present what she learns in her project later on in the year. Kroll’s project will use the $200 grant to incorporate new books into her student teaching curriculum with the special education students at Highland Middle School. “My grant proposal was to buy books of different cultures and to build a curriculum around them in my student teaching program and other places,” Kroll said. “The books I came up with were specifically aimed toward Asian/Asian American cultures and people with disabilities.” Kroll said that as an Asian American, she discovered that there is not enough information concerning cultures like hers and other minorities in schools today. “I want to ensure my students have exposure to as many perspectives and cultures as possible,” Kroll said. “I bought these books because I feel there is a lack of different cultures presented in the school systems.” With a total of 18 new books, Kroll said she is already thinking of new and interesting ideas she can bring to the classroom. “The class I’m in really focuses on life skills and community based things,”
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Kroll said. “I want to incorporate my books by having students make recipes from certain cultures and create different cultural decorations.” Kroll said she would like to incorporate lessons about adoption into her curriculum because she was adopted. “Some of the books I’ve chosen also have to do with adoption,” Kroll said. “My first experience with student teaching was at Grand Haven High School, and after teaching the lesson on adoption I gained a lot of courage to write my proposal for the grant.” Kroll said the kids at Grand Haven High School learned a lot from her lesson on adoption, and that it made her want to share this kind of material with other students. GVSU professor Jill Warren said Kroll is very deserving of the grant from the CEC. “’Kenzie is an intelligent, caring teacher candidate,” Warren said. “Listening and observation are key components in teaching and Kenzie has already mastered both.” Warren described an instance in which Kroll used her teaching abilities to help one of her challenged students. “In one case, a challenged high school student simply refused to write anything,” Warren said. “Kenzie gave him a mechanical pencil, and his entire attitude and desire to write changed. There was something in this one simple act. Sometimes the small acts of kindness, which appear so simple, show others we care and understand about their challenge. She is a Laker to watch going forward.” Kroll said that while she does not know where she will be taken after student teaching, she hopes the books she bought with the grant money will positively effect all the students she comes in contact with.
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MAKING AN IMPACT: GVSU student Mackenzie Kroll was awarded a grant by the Council for Exceptional
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GrandPR wins national affiliation Club granted recognition for the second time in its history BY ALYSSA RETTELLE ARETTELLE@LANTHORN.COM
randPR, Grand Valley State University’s student-run public relations firm, has been granted national affiliation recognition by the Public Relations Student Society of America for the second time since its establishment in 2007. Out of over 100 student-run firms across the nation, only 40 have been granted this recognition. The Public Relations Student Society of America, or PRSSA, has certain standards that nationally affiliated firms must excel at in order to receive recognition. The three main areas are: maintaining a relationship with their local PRSA parent chapter, exuding professionalism both in and out of the firm and operating using an effective structure, according to the PRSSA website. GrandPR was established at GVSU in 2007 by a group of students in the advertising and public relations program in the School of Communications. It launched with less than 10 core staff members and a faculty adviser. In 2009, GrandPR began a re-
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ampus Life Night 2.0, a multi-organizational event designed to bring together campus organizations with interested students, will be held in the
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cruit new members. Josh Lee, in charge of coordinating the event, said that Campus Life Night 2.0 will give an opportunity for a welcome-back celebration for GVSU students. Lee, who is employed in the Office of Student Life as a student organization development
graduate assistant, explained that this year, the theme of the night is to celebrate student involvement and leadership. “The classroom is only a small portion of the overall college experience,” Lee SEE LIFE NIGHT ON A5
branding process, including restructuring campaigns in order to become nationally affiliated by PRSSA. Today, it has grown to over 20 members. Its mission is to provide strategic public relations counsel with innovative communication tactics from a fresh perspective, and they hope to continue to improve reputations, build brand awareness and gain desired outcomes with the client’s best interest in mind. “We’re honored to have received this recognition,” CEO of GrandPR, Daltyn Little, said. “GrandPR is a unique opportunity for Grand Valley students, and having the confidence of PRSSA National behind us will only encourage us to push harder and further to make our educational experiences at Grand Valley the best they can be.” Olivia Mashak, vice president of operations for GrandPR, said that the standards set by PRSSA are things that the current leadership, and the leaders before them, had worked together to accomplish. “It takes a lot of hard work and a lot of teamwork. There are over 300 PRSSA chapters SEE GRAND PR ON A5
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Moving away from classifications explain something with one word: a label. A label that soon comes to define us. But things can’t always be defined as one extreme or the other. And when they can’t, maybe this frustration builds internally. We don’t exactly know what to make of things that can’t be products of snap judgments. In the past, being anything deviant of ‘normal’ resulted in discrimination. It still does, though not as heavily. This may just be the era of diversity. We are learning to broaden our minds and slowly expand our perspective. We have this need to describe someone, for example,
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or some reason, people seem to fixate on categorizing things. Maybe that’s our form of understanding. We seem to want to be able to
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Do you think GVSU does a good job of preparing students for life after college? DEANNA JOHNSON “Yes, but it depends on what resources you use. It’s all about reaching out to people such as advisers and going to the Career Center.”
as gay or straight, male or female. Both sexuality and gender were considered very concrete concepts in the past. It’s hard to fathom this categorization as a spectrum. The book “Every Day” by David Levithan examines this phenomenon in sorts. The author never uses personal pronouns in regards to the main character, which is extremely difficult to do. The protagonist is not even given a name. The nameless, genderless character becomes a different person everyday and is just as equally acceptant of taking on one gender, race
or sexuality as the next. It’s an intriguing concept. Even in describing the book. I have trouble deciding what to refer to the protagonist as. But after reading “Every Day,” I’ve begun to understand the intricacies of our restrictive perspectives. Another way labels have affected us is in discerning nature from impact. It’s hard to believe someone that had such a great influence on racial equality could commit adultery. Or that a relentless dictator could have a passion for art. How could someone so inspiring do something so devastating? How could some-
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one so hateful create anything worth admiring? These dichotomy between good and evil build obstacles in forming a reaction toward someone. It forces us to reflect on some philosophical questions. Is it socially acceptable to listen to a song written by someone who is abusive? Is someone who commits violence also capable of producing something beautiful? We can’t seem to make sense of things like that. Everyone can’t fit perfectly in the little boxes we create. We truly are all just humans. Yet we hold people to such high expectations. They can’t pos-
sibly be one thing if they are another. We’re just so quick to let one thing reflect everything about a person. Whether it be a classification, an event, an appearance, a word…It just blinds us to everything else. This tendency to form divisions, sometimes even subconsciously, is further limiting every very narrow perspective. Each time we shove someone in a box, we lose something: diversity, complexity and opportunity. An opportunity to gain insight that is vital for progress. Value can arise from surprising sources. Shutting doors minimizes exposure.
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JOSHUA BOWNE “Yes, many of the professors are open to answering any questions regarding future careers.” YEAR : S o pho mo re MA J O R : C r i m i na l J ustic e H OMETO WN : N ov i , I ll.
THOMAS DEBOER III “Yes, many professors I have previously attended GVSU, so it makes for good connections.” YEAR : S o pho mo re MA J O R : Cr i m i na l J ustic e H OMETO WN : G ra nd Ra pids , Mic h .
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TROY ROSS “Yes. Most colleges do, but GVSU gives you a lot more freedom when it comes to decisionmaking.” YEAR : Fre s h ma n MA J O R : C r i m i na l J ustic e H OMETO WN : N e wa y g o , Mic h .
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Recognition GV received the ETC college of the year award, but this recognition wouldn’t have been possible without the students rand Valley State University has been recognized as the ‘Educate to Career (ETC) College of the Year 2014’ as of Dec. 2014. GVSU appears 24th on the list, which includes over 1,000 other colleges and universities from across the nation. This is the first time GVSU has received this honor. It is because of GVSU’s commitment to providing students with a valuable educational foundation that the university has received this award. Other criteria included low student loan default rates and graduates who secure jobs in their field of study after graduation. According to the 2014-2015 GVSU Accountability Report, students graduating from GVSU have an employment rate in Michigan of 86.3 percent, and 71.5 percent in West Michigan specifically. Also according to the report, the GVSU student loan default rate is only 3.1 percent, the second lowest in Michigan.
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Despite these numbers, there are still difficulties due to the unstable future that students face upon graduation. Between student loans and uncertainty in the job market, students have a lot to juggle. GVSU can help to ease the transition through resources such as the career center which provides long-term support. Although we want to commend GVSU faculty, staff and administrators for making GVSU stand out, we also want to recognize another important (and larger) player: the students. If it was not for the immense student participation in organizations, sports, academics, study abroad and many other programs, GVSU may not have received the ETC award. GVSU is the first Michigan school to make the ETC lineup. The second is Central Michigan University, which is a college of comparable student enrollment and student organizations. However, GVSU students excel at representing the university in a way that makes GVSU worthy of receiving this
competitive award. Many students, such as those in the chemistry department, are working directly with their professors to research new technological innovations. GVSU students and professors are currently collaborating to find new ways for energy and technology can help power more things for more people. In addition, a GVSU student teacher recently received a grant from the Council for Exceptional Children that enables her to provide students who have a disability with more resources and opportunities to learn. These examples showcase GVSU student’s commitment to going above and beyond what is expected. By creating a solid foundation for future generations of college students to attend a school that continues to uphold such ambitious goals and values, we have faith that GVSU will continue to attend to the needs of its students and require the Laker community to uphold high standards.
Christmas traditions in Ukraine
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krainian and Armenian Christmas is on Jan. 7. The Christmas holidays immediately evoke childhood memories, because Christmas is a family holiday. It is a tradition to sit down at the table during the emergence
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of the first stars because our ancestors believed that stars lit the way to Jesus. When the first stars appear in the sky, it is the sign that the holiday started and it is time to celebrate. There is always a traditional Christmas dish on the table – kutia. In old times, before proceeding to dinner, unmarried girls would take a spoon of kuti and go outside and see which direction the dog would bark. It meant that their second half was living in that direction. The most interesting part begins after the feast – Christmas Eve. Nobody sleeps that night because you might miss your happiness. Besides, how one can fall asleep when there are songs are being sung and laughter is everywhere? The
Christmas carols begin. It used to be a pagan custom that turned into a glorification of Jesus Christ after the adoption of Christianity. Children of different ages and some young people dress up in homemade or national costumes, go door to door and sing simple songs for which they receive goodies or money as rewards. The songs are about the birth of Christ, and it praises the warmth of the hearth. These songs and carols wish joy, happiness and health, as well as a rich harvest, to the hosts. It is an integral part of the Christmas holidays. Goat is the main symbol of Christmas carols. Kids choose a cheerful young male to dress in a costume of a goat. He dances the whole evening in
front of the hosts of the house and in front of the whole crowd of carols. It is believed that he gives joy and happiness to those who he touches. According to legend, the goat is a symbol of fertility, rich harvest and it protects the house from evil forces. The more entertaining and fun you have in celebrations, the better the year will be. People sing, dance and play family games. Today, the ritual of caroling is not only a tribute to the customs, but it is also an excellent opportunity to get close with your neighbors, friends, relatives and, of course, children. Believe me, they will thank you with a happy glow on their eyes that outshines even the brightest Christmas star.
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GV outsources food production to Aramark BY LUCAS ESCALADA NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
t school, at work or at home, the world focuses around the three standard meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. This fascination leads to the question “where is the food coming from?” For Grand Valley State University, the answer is simple: outside contractors. The university outsources its food service with a contract to Aramark. According to Aramark’s website, the company provides its food service to over 600 learning institutions across North America. Most students at GVSU receive their meals through the campus dining service. There are standard food locations like the Fresh Food Company and The Connection, as well as other options including Kleiner Commons and River Landing, but all four main areas offer the same kind of food. Certain campus brands like Zoca are creations of
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Aramark’s service and are not exclusive to GVSU. According to Deb Rambadt, campus dining marketing director, the university earns money through multiple avenues. “Campus dining generates revenue through the sale of food (meal plans, debit dollars, cash, credit, debit),” Rambadt said. Campus dining is not funded through tuition or contracts with outside food providers. Instead, GVSU gets its revenue exclusively from selling the goods it provides for students; money does not come from anywhere else. One of the spotlight features of campus dining is its meal plan system, which provides students with meals and dining dollars for the semester. Rambadt said meal plans have been a staple at GVSU for over 50 years. Nonetheless, according to the campus dining website, 76 percent of meal plans sold in 2014 were from students who were not required to have a meal plan but chose to add one on after their freshmen year.
“Plans have evolved over the GVSU decided to sign with years with student needs,” Rambadt Pepsi because of the products they said. “We rely on student feedback.” sell. Wentworth said the university Additionally, GVSU is a Pepsi communicated with students and campus, though campus dining conducted a market survey related does not handle that contract. to sales. This helped them make Rather, GVSU has a their choice. pouring rights con“What we really tract directly with look at is, what are “Plans have Pepsi’s business and the students looking evolved over finance department. to have and what they Doug Wentworth, want,” Wentworth said. the years director of auxiliary There are many with student services at GVSU, said sources that provide the university has had data as to what stuneeds. We rely a contract with Pepsi dents want, such as on student for over 10 years. The students working in feedback.” contract was renewed campus dining, resilast summer and will be dent assistants and in effect until 2024. At Student Senate. These DEB RAMBADT that point, GVSU will help the food commitCAMPUS DINING seek out competitive tee choose what is sold bids and analyze both Coke and Pepsi and what to sell in the competing to make a decision. products window. “Pepsi gets an exclusivity to Wentworth said any venue that Grand Valley,” Wentworth said. comes on campus is required to “That means exclusivity to the foun- sell Pepsi. Besides the exclusivity tain drinks and to the beverages in deal, GVSU also makes a commisthe categories that they compete in.” sion on total sales. This includes
bottles, cans and any Pepsi product sold on campus. The profit generated by the Pepsi contract and the Aramark sales is funneled back into GVSU. Rambadt said that Aramark uses the profit created by the program to provide improvements to its services. The contract with Pepsi helps fund campus activities, providing donations for many student organizations. “Student organizations get donated product,” Wentworth said. “For example, Transitions. All that product is donated.” Wentworth added that both GVSU and the students benefit from this contract. Wentworth and Copeland agreed that obtaining the products students want is integral when deciding what to purchase. “Nobody is required to buy a meal plan; nobody is required to buy beverages here,” Copeland said. “It’s in our best interest to meet what the students want.” For more information about meal plans at GVSU, visit http:// www.gvsu.edu/campusdine/.
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past Campus Life Night. The second semester event, Campus Life Night 2.0, will be held in the Kirkhof Center on Jan. 16.
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across the country and about a third of them have a nationally affiliated student-run firm,” Mashak said. “We are a part of this elite group; we receive recognition at National Conference each year, and we’re on the PRSSA website. This recognition shows that GrandPR staff has been and will continue to move in the right direction and provide the highest quality work for the clients.” Katie Vanderlinde is an account executive for Grand-
PR and said PRSSA recognized GrandPR because of their outstanding work. “I think PRSSA recognized GrandPR because of our commitment to offering a high level of professionalism and our dedication in implementing and executing quality campaigns,” Vanderlinde said. “Receiving this recognition is truly an outstanding honor, and it shows how dedicated and hardworking the GrandPR staff is to providing public relations counsel.” Vanderlinde went on to say that what makes GrandPR worthy of recognition
is that it continually provides outstanding service to clients and continues to embrace three core values: connection, professionalism and structure. “This recognition means that GrandPR will be a stronger, more unified team, allowing us to expand on our PR skills, grow our staff and clientele base, gain more experience and lastly, create lifelong connections,” Vanderlinde said. For more information on the GVSU chapter of PRSSA, visit http://www. gvprssa.com/.
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ARTS AT A GLANCE DAVE LANDAU AT DR. GRINS Dr. Grins Comedy Club at The B.O.B. will host comedian Dave Landau for three nights straight starting tonight at 9 p.m. Known as one of the top 21 club comics in today’s comedy scene, this Detroit-native has made an appearance on Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham” as well as being featured on two consecutive seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” His comedy show will be featured at Dr. Grins through Jan. 10, with ticket prices ranging from $5 for tonight’s show to $15 by the end of the weekend. For a list of show times, visit www.thebob. com/drgrinscomedy/stand-up-comedian.php?id=243 HOUGH PLAYS DVORAK The Grand Rapids Symphony will welcome Stephen Hough, one of the world’s greatest pianists, to its stage on Friday and Saturday. Hough is a Naumburg and MacArthur Foundation grant winner who will play alongside Joshua Weilerstein, a young rising sought-after conductor. The show will take place at 8 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Hall on both nights. Tickets start at $18, or $5 for full-time students. To buy tickets, visit www.ticketmaster. com/grand-rapids-symphony-hough-plays-dvorakgrand-rapids-michigan-01-09-2015/event/08004C59 ADAC6830?artistid=820837&majorcatid=10002&mi norcatid=203 REAL PIRATES: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE WHYDAH FROM SLAVE SHIP TO PIRATE SHIP Real Pirates tells the true story of a pirate ship named Whydah that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. The exhibition is now open to the public and hosted at the Grand Rapids Public Museum where visitors can catch a glimpse of life aboard the ship. Treasure chests filled with authentic coins from all over the world, pirate dress items, objects used aboard the ship, jewelry and historic weaponry are among the select features that will be on display for visitors. Tickets range from $12 for adult members or $17 for adult non-members. For more information, visit www.grpm.org/explore/exhibits-2/future-exhibits/real-pirates/ WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Break out of those winter blues and head to The Intersection! The Wheatland Music Organization will be presenting the sixth annual Winter Wheat concert, a celebration of traditional music and dance that will feature 13 different musical acts. Such acts include Billy Strings & Don Julin, Fauxgrass, The Red Sea Pedestrians, An Dro, Blue Water Ramblers and more. The event is an annual fundraiser to support the Wheatland Music Organization and will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 12:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information on the full lineup and for ticket prices, visit www.wheatlandmusic.org/ winter-wheat-6-saturday-january-10th-the-intersection-grand-rapids/
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A Laker welcome A guide for mid-year transfer students BY COLLEEN SCHONFIELD LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM
ew people, new environment, new journey. The start of every semester brings its own set of stressors and anxiety-driven factors, but for mid-year transfer students, it can be a time where adjustment is slow to follow. Whether it be from a two-year college or another university, transferring schools during the middle of an academic year can undoubtedly prove to be more challenging than starting fresh in the fall. However, despite being a challenge, transferring mid-year doesn’t mean all hope is lost when it comes to making new friends, getting involved in a student club or staying on track with academic priorities. In fact, it can be a time to get to know the school better, including everything it has to offer to benefit academic pathways and accommodate transitional changes. At Grand Valley State University, mid-year transfer students seeking a smooth transition can find resources scattered abundantly around campus. To get started though, here are four tips for making a mid-year transition a successful one.
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Each program at GVSU has its own set of faculty advisers who are more than happy
to answer questions a student may have regarding the program. An adviser has the power to determine whether a student will graduate or not. Stopping by a faculty adviser’s office on a regular basis not only puts a name to a face, but also can help develop a better connection between you and the program. Advisers not only point students in the right direction of academic success, but also can aid in networking with professionals to establish potential internships. 2. JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT FITS YOUR INTERESTS
One of the most highly emphasized suggestion to any new student is to get involved on campus. Of the hundreds of student organizations, it’s important to choose one that can benefit your academic interests. Majoring in broadcasting? Join Whale Radio. Majoring in Advertising/Public Relations? Join PRSSA. Each academic program has its set of faculty advisers as well as corresponding student organizations that make it easier to connect with peers in your program. 3. EXPLORE CAMPUS
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buildings where you may not have classes is an essential part of getting to know the university better. Take a tour of the Mary Idema Pew Library, or ride the bus downtown to the Pew Campus and explore Grand Rapids; whatever it may be, it’s important to be openminded and find out all that GVSU can offer for students as a part of the Laker family. 4. DISCOVER ACADEMIC RESOURCES
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find the right resources to help you succeed in your academic journey. At GVSU, a range of services such as the Writing Center, Knowledge Market and Speech Lab all aim to serve as a resource for students who need help in particular areas of their studies. Knowing where and how to utilize these resources will help aid in the academic process, which in the end, could easily determine the difference between an A and B in a class.
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LITT UP AT THE B.O.B. It’s time to get Litt Up at The B.O.B. The five guys of this friendly neighborhood rock band, Litt Up, will be making an appearance at The B.O.B. on Jan. 9. They cover a range of musical genres including new rock, classic rock and even some country- all to maintain their reputation as West Michigan’s newest and upcoming cover band. This Grand Rapids-native rock band will be playing at the House of Music & Entertainment within the B.O.B. on Friday night from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. for one night only.
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EARTHWORK MUSIC COLLECTIVE WINTER TOUR Founders Brewing Co. will be hosting the Earthwork Music Collective Winter Tour on Saturday Jan. 10 which will feature artists such as Dede Alder, Joe Reilly, Laurel Premo, Seth Bernard and 12 others. The Earthwork Music collective believes in the intrinsic and historical power of music to raise awareness in the community and encourage the trend of original music. Their 2015 Winter Tour involves stops at Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Ann Arbor and, of course, Grand Rapids. Tickets start at $10. For more information, visit https://earthworkmusic. com/events-ind?i=715
HELPING THE HOMELESS: Members of the student organization Hunger and Homelessness volunteer weekly at different
community shelters. The organization provides clothing and household items to local Grand Rapids families in need.
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roviding necessary resources to the homeless in Grand Rapids and spreading awareness are two goals of the Grand Valley State University student-run Hunger and Homelessness organization. Hunger and Homelessness has been helping those in need since 1989, volunteering at local shelters and working at other organizations with similar goals that also battle hunger and homelessness. Taylor Dewey, Hunger and Homelessness event coordinator, said the organization volunteers nearly every weekend with another organization such as Kids’ Food Basket, Salvation Army, YWCA, Family Promise and more. “The Hunger and Homeless organization works specifically with nonprofit
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organizations that share our mission by providing services to assist the hungry and homeless within our community,” Dewey said. “Several of the nonprofit agencies we have developed a close relationship with because we have been working with them for many years. However, each semester we also partner with agencies that we have not previously volunteered with. This works well because these agencies are often smaller scale operations that are in greater need of volunteers.” Hunger and Homelessness helps people every week, providing the volunteers with a sense of gratification of their own along with changed perspectives. Brittany Bajo, president of Hunger and Homelessness, said the best part is seeing the results of their work. “Sitting down with people you are helping and seeing the joy or appreciation they have for our group is extremely rewarding,” Bajo said. “We
try to engulf ourselves in full into the organizations we volunteer with; this involves removing ourselves from our comfort zones and empathizing with the people at the locations. By doing so, we open our minds and eyes to new perspectives, knowledge and maybe emotions we may not have experienced before.” Upcoming events include the organization volunteering on Jan. 17 at In the Image, a free store that provides clothing and household items to families in crisis. The following weekend, on Jan. 21, they will volunteer at the Mel Trotter warehouse, which provides donated products and basic living essentials to its shelter in the Grand Rapids area. Hunger and Homelessness meets bimonthly starting Jan. 14 in Room 2266 at Kirkhof at 9 p.m. To sign up for the organization, or volunteer for a weekend, visit their page on OrgSync.
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GVSU DROPS OUT OF TOP 25, LOOKS TO REBOUND The Grand Valley State women’s basketball team (7-3, 4-2 GLIAC) will look to get back on track following a three-game skid with a home matchup against Walsh (9-3, 3-3) on Thursday at 6 p.m. After a 7-0 start to the 2014-15 season, the Lakers embarked upon a three-game road trip on Dec. 21. GVSU went 0-3 against the likes of No. 2 Lewis, No. 11 Wayne State and Findlay. Offensively, GVSU is led by transfer guard Brionna Barnett (14.0 points per game), sophomore forward Kayla Dawson (13.3) and senior forward Kat LaPrairie (11.7). Walsh junior guard Kelsey Funderburgh ranks third in the GLIAC with with 18.3 points per game, while freshman Brittni Clopton adds 8.8 points per game to go with 6.2 rebounds per contest.
| KEVIN SIELAFF ON THE PLANE TO SPAIN: Two GVSU hockey players are part of the national team for the Winter World University Games, which take place from
Feb. 4-14 in Granada, Spain. Myers and Robison will join 20 other hockey players. This is the second time Lakers have been chosen for the team.
Myers and Robison chosen to represent Team USA in Spain BY NICK DEMAAGD NDEMAAGD@LANTHORN.COM
nly a select few have the privilege of donning a uniform emblazoned with the letters “USA.” Two Grand Valley State club hockey players, junior center Kendra Myers (Cedar Springs, Mich.) and sophomore defenseman Corey Robison (Lake Isabella, Mich.), have been given the opportunity to do just that. Myers and Robison were announced as part of the 22-member ice hockey roster that will represent the United States in Granada, Spain from Feb. 4-14 in the Winter World University Games. “I’m so proud of both of them and it speaks highly of the development we’ve had with our program,” said GVSU coach Darrell Gregorio. “It’s the second time we’ve had players selected for the team and it speaks well for future recruitment.” In 2009, three players from GVSU were picked when the women’s ice hockey games were first hosted. Although freshman Frankie Wojtylo was also given serious consideration for the team this
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season, Myers and Robison were the only Lakers selected by Kristen Wright, Team USA’s coach. “I’m excited to do this because I’ll be able to get so much experience from this opportunity,” Robison said. “Stepping on that ice with that USA jersey is going to be incredible.” ‘Universiade,’ a combination of university and Olympiad, is also known as the World University Games. The event brings top athletes from around the world to compete against one another. Myers and Robison will join a distinguished squad of athletes from top varsity programs around the country with a coaching staff to complement. Three of the top NCAA Division I point scorers are on the roster with a handful of members who were on the 2013 team that took bronze. The 2013 squad was the first U.S. team, men’s or women’s, to earn a medal in the event. “I think the level of hockey in Spain is going to be very high, but that will just mean for better competition,” Myers said. “Battling at a high level always makes you that much better of a player.” Robison and Myers have developed their level of play since starting their careers at GVSU, prov-
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ood teams beat the teams they’re supposed to. Great teams also beat the teams they’re supposed to, even when they’re banged up. Easier said than done. Five Grand Valley State basketball players who have started games this season missed Tuesday’s practice with an injury. All five players -- forwards Chaz Rollins and Ricky Carbajal and guards Ernijs Ansons, Aaron Hayes and Darren Kapustka -- are upperclassmen. That’s a third of the team. Sophomore guard Luke Ryskamp and the Lakers (7-5, 3-3 GLIAC) aren’t making any excuses, however, especially with a prime opportunity to move up in the standings this week. GVSU hosts a pair of South Division teams, Walsh and Malone, which have a combined conference record of 2-10. “It’s a big weekend for us, especially with all these injuries,” Ryskamp said. “We don’t know who’s going to be ready. We just need to come together and people need to step up. That’s all
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ing that hard work pays off. Gregorio said both have become more confident handling the puck and improving their shot. What makes both of them stand out, Gregorio said, is that Myers has good game sense and leads by example. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches, Robison’s height allows her to cover her opponents no matter their size or speed, something Gregorio said the team will need against fast opponents like Team Canada. “Even though they’ll be gone for a few games, it’s a good motivator for the other girls,” Gregorio said. “Others will have to step up, and, to them, if Myers and Robison can do it, they can too.” Wright, the ice hockey coach at the University of Colorado, served as an assistant coach for the 2013 team. Head coach Scott Hicks of Miami University and Shelley Looney, a two-time member of the U.S. Olympics women’s ice hockey team (1998 gold, 2002 silver), will serve as assistant coaches. Team USA will break out onto the ice for its first exhibition game against Team China on Feb. 5. For more information about the team, visit www. usahockey.com.
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S&D TEAMS BRACE FOR ARCHRIVAL WAYNE STATE After a sunbathed training trip to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Grand Valley State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have returned to the snow and cold. On Saturday, both teams will host Wayne State and take part in a dual meet in Allendale at 1 p.m. The GVSU women will look to bounce back following their loss (90-115) at Nova Southeastern, while the Laker men will look to build off a strong win (107-98). Both Warrior teams will compete for the first time since participating in the Eastern Michigan Invitational on Dec. 6.
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LAKER LACROSSE TACKS ON SIXTH HOME GAME The Grand Valley State women’s lacrosse team bolstered its 2015 schedule with the addition of a non-conference game against Regis on April 13 at 1 p.m. As opposed to the usual early-season nonconference games, GVSU’s tilt against Regis will take place late in the season. It is currently scheduled as the 17th contest of the season for GVSU. Regis played to a 14-3 record last season, including a 4-1 showing in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. Regis finished the season ranked No. 15 in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association Division II poll.
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that really matters. It doesn’t matter who it is, what night it is or who scores.” Ryskamp’s recent scoring streak has been key for a GVSU team that’s won four of its last five games. The Schoolcraft High School product has resumed his role as a consistent contributor after somewhat of a cold start to the season, scoring 12 points per game in his last eight outings. His ability to attack offensively takes pressure off Carbajal and senior guard Ryan Sabin, a duo that accounts for more than 40 percent of the team’s offensive production. GVSU coach Ric Wesley said he likes what he’s seen from the pair of leaders both on and off the court through 12 games. “It feels like those guys are ready to take another step up,” Wesley said. “They’ve performed very well here as of late. Love their leadership off the court, but really liking what I’m seeing on the floor. They’re being much more aggressive, much more assertive.” HEY RICKY, HE’S JUST FINE: Carbajal said he expects to play through his heel injury. From SEE SHORTHANDED ON A8
Football fans: No one wins the blame game WOKE UP with a lump in my throat. As if Santa brought me my shovel of coal a week late and delivered it directly down my esophagus. He didn’t stop there, either, no! That wouldn’t have been festive enough. He snowglobed the place as he departed back home (which can’t be far), and coated the roads with what I assume to be the reject resi-
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due slush extracted from the bottom of the slurpee machine at the local Speedway. What a jerk! At least the one thing I really wanted for Christmas – a Lions Super Bowl win – was already in the bag. I have a tattoo on my calf to prove it! I even received a Division II football national championship in my stocking earlier in the season when Grand Valley State brought the hardware home. At least that’s what I keep telling myself every time I snap into a partially cold-
induced daydream. That Santa guy’s a hack. So is Pete Morelli, head official from Detroit’s crushing Wild Card loss to the Dallas Cowboys. And as far as I’m concerned, there’s only one way to deal with hacks. A snowman firing line. AS I PATROL BACK AND FORTH with hands held behind my back, I inquire if my captive snowmen dressed in effigy have any last words. SEE BLAME GAME ON A9
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GV gears up for home-and-home series with Michigan Lakers look to stay hot against Wolverines this weekend he Grand Valley State Division II men’s club hockey team is preparing for battle as it faces the University of Michigan this weekend for a two-game series. Coming from the long winter break, GVSU (18-2-2, 2nd in ACHA Central) has a lot of work to do before it takes on the Wolverines (6-8-1-1, 23rd). Head coach Mike Forbes said he hopes to keep the momentum from last semester flowing into the second half of the season. “You’d hate to see that go away,” Forbes said. “We just hope that we continue doing the right thing on the ice and developing good, quality habits.” Senior Corbin Rainey said the boys are going to work on the little things. “We’re going to try to get back to the streak we had going before the break,” Rainey said. “The teams we’re playing this semester are definitely a lot tougher than the ones we’ve been playing.” The players are aware that this semester will be much more physical than the first half of the season. “The teams we’re playing this semester are more of the caliber we expect to play down the road and into nationals,” Rainey said. To help them face those tougher teams, the Lakers are thrilled to welcome back two juniors, Alex Ostrowski and Mike Bishop, who missed a number of games in the first half of the season. “Alex is a power center, a power forward, a great skater and has great command of the ice, so we’re looking for-
ward to having him back,” Forbes said. “Mike Bishop was a play-of-the-game guy for us before he broke his thumb, and we’re excited to get him back.” In terms of preparation, Forbes said it’s all about getting back to basics. “We’re going to go back to what we generally started the season with: lots of battle drills and getting prepared to put forth some physical effort,” he said. “We’re going to do lots of competition drills to get us back into that mindset. “There’s only one puck out there, and only one person can have it at a time. I want it to be us. We have to go get it, they don’t just give it to you, so we have to work on that so the mindset is in the right place.” Junior Tony Russo said the Lakers aren’t necessarily preparing for Michigan as a team, but rather for the tough semester as a whole. “We rarely ever specifically prepare for a team unless they run a specific system that we know about, but we’ve played Michigan so many times and Coach Forbes knows them inside and out,” Russo said. Although the Lakers don’t plan to give any special consideration to the Wolverines, they still expect Michigan to play a tough game. “We get everyone’s best game when we play them, everyone gets pumped to play us, so we have to expect the best out of them, and ourselves as well,” Russo said. The series starts at Georgetown Ice Center on Friday (9 p.m.) before a contest at Yost Ice Arena on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
fines of Fieldhouse Arena. “We have this thing about staying undefeated at home,” Alexander said. “It’s hard to do that, but we know this court -- the rims, the people, the fans -- and the energy is going to be great so we’re just trying to keep up a good spirit.” The team is 4-0 in Allendale this season, 1-1 at neutral sites and 2-4 on the road. With a daunting Upper Peninsula trip one week away, winning against Walsh and Malone is crucial. “We’re looking forward to play-
ing back in front of the home fans,” Wesley said. “Hopefully we get the students back out here. Usually in the second semester, students start giving us strong support -- and we need it. All the extra help and energy we can get is a positive.” HOOPS > SYLLABUS WEEK: GVSU welcomes Jesse Hardin and the Cavaliers of Walsh (5-5, 1-5) on Thursday at 8 p.m. before taking on the Pioneers of Malone (3-9, 1-5) on Saturday at 3 p.m.
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COMPETITION: GVSU senior Corbin Rainey (27) and junior Nick Shultz (25) fight against another team’s play-
er to gain control over the puck. The Lakers will face the University of Michigan Wolverines this weekend.
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there, it’s up to Assistant Athletic Trainer Kelly Hardy to determine who’s ready to go. For Wesley, the expectation is the same no matter who’s in the starting lineup. “Guys have stepped up when given their opportunity,” he said. “We feel more and more comfortable with
more guys because we’ve had to play guys out of necessity. Hopefully in the long term, it will make us that much better. In the short term, you’ve just got to survive it.” A number of freshmen are helping the Lakers stay afloat. Miles Miller (Ottawa Hills, Mich.) has led the team to a 4-1 record as the starting point guard since Dec. 14, while Sam McClendon (Southfield, Mich.) has started two in a row. LEVELING UP: Sophomore for-
ward Trevin Alexander is progressing quickly as GVSU’s sixth man, and he’s one of the best in the GLIAC when it comes to crashing the boards. Alexander has been a reliable inside presence since his 17-point, 25-rebound performance in GVSU’s quadrupleovertime loss at Ashland in December. He leads the conference in offensive rebounds and ranks fourth among GVSU players in scoring (8.0 PPG). HOME SWEET HOME: GVSU is a different team in the friendly con-
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SPORTS A9
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Silence. At least Frosty Santa and Morelli are taking it like snowmen. With no further ado, I remove the glove from my right hand and dip it into my bag of footballs. Lock and load. With a steady hand, I take aim and exhale a puff of air that momentarily clouds my gaze. In that moment, the ground shakes. My head begins to spin as if it were riding a carousel Tim Allen got a hold of. Al Borland isn’t there to save me. I hit the deck, and when I peer back up, I’m surrounded. Not by two snowmen, but by dozens; half wearing charcoal stripes and black baseball caps, the other half car-
year this year in cross country makes me work that much harder for track because I have a target on my back having won the championship in the fall,” Foley said. “It doesn’t change anything, if anything
it will help me prepare for the season so I can be just as successful.” The Lakers host the Bob Eubanks Open on Friday in the Kelly Family Sports Center at 10:15 a.m.
ing burlap sacks and donning glasses and red hats trimmed with white. It’s an army of zombie Santa snowmen commanding NFL referees minions and they’re out for blood. Turns out, so am I, seeing as it’s they who ruined my holiday. I fire the football in my hand at the first charging snowman as I dive towards my bag of ammo. It’s a direct hit! I’m instantly transformed into the 24-year-old version of Spaceman Spiff, combating wave after wave of evil mutant snowmen, and I love it. It’s cathartic. Every carrot nose I upturn or spherical torso I punch through is better than any apology the NFL could issue. Every disappointing loss suffered by GVSU this football season is avenged until I’m the last one standing.
Which is primarily because I was the only one standing there from the beginning. Turns out, that lump in my throat might not have been all Santa’s fault after all. It also turns out that when you’re sick and delirious with a fever, it’s ill advised to play in the snow. Who knew? AS I SIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE from the living room, casually glancing back outside to ensure an army of snowmen wasn’t congregating for a sneak attack, I made another realization. When a season, a game, even a play goes bad, it helps to have someone to blame. Anyone and anything in sight. The sun was in my eyes! I’m tired! I’m still warming up! That coach is an idiot! That ref is blind! Bad call!
It’s so easy that any schmuck can do it – even a delusional snowman fighting schmuck like me – and turns out most of us are pros. Instead of acknowledging our own faults or accepting errors by others, we have a tendency to instead excuse and blame. And that isn’t just a sports thing. GVSU football underperformed this year. The Detroit Lions got hosed, but to attribute one person, one play, one call with all of the fault is coping at best, and self-destructive at worst. It’s a victim mentality, and it’s how teams and players and people get stuck in slumps. Fight a snowman if you must – it’s terrific exercise. Scream into a pillow, chop onions, eat a carton of Cherry Garcia. But take your lumps, and then remind yourself that there’s always next year.
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he Grand Valley State track and field teams are trying to repeat the same success that the cross country team had in the fall, and, with many of the same athletes competing in both sports, the possibility of that happening is very much in reach. “We have our own set of lofty expectations and goals that we want to accomplish during the season, and you can see that by looking at the wall and seeing everything that our program has accomplished,” said GVSU cross country and track and field coach Jerry Baltes. “Having the cross country team be that successful doesn’t hurt anything. If anything, it helps us a lot and keeps our motivation level there. “Having the cross country team being that successful in the fall doesn’t add any extra pressure on the team. If there is any extra pressure that is added, it is all internal among the team, and that is because we set high goals for ourselves when it comes to the program.” The GVSU cross country teams finished first and second at the national championships in Louisville, Ky. The expectations for this year’s track and field teams are high, as usual, as the teams
finished third and seventh at the outdoor national championships in Allendale last May. GVSU will have to replace a key contributor from last year’s team, however, in pole vault extraordinaire Kristen Hixson as well as other seniors who have since graduated. “You cannot replace an athlete like Kristen, but we have many components on the team that will help us replace the production that she had for us,” Baltes said. “We have many good underclassmen that came in, a lot of experienced athletes and a graduate student who transferred here also that we are looking to help contribute to the track team this year. “One of the things that is a key to our team and that sets us apart is the depth that we have. Most teams in our conference normally score one person in an event where, on our team, there has been times when we have scored two or three people per event in the conference.” One athlete GVSU can count on is sophomore Kendra Foley. Foley (Noblesville, Ind.) is one of the two-sport athletes, running cross country and track. She was nominated for the Division II Honda Woman of the Year award after winning an individual national championship in Louisville. “Having such a successful
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GOAL IN MIND: Grand Valley State University sophomore Casey Routledge runs down the track, followed by fellow run-
ner Mark List, during a mens 5000 meter run. The Lakers will have to replace several key team members this year.
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SPORTS A10
Primed for powder
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DOWN THE SLOPES: The GVSU ski and snowboard club gathers together for a group photo. The Laker team
is looking forward to another season of competition and getting to know new members of the club.
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t the top of a Crystal Mountain, a group of skiers and snowboarders prepares to hit the slopes. They become one with the mountain, as they “shred the gnar” and “carve the pow.” The mountain is a haven, and their run allows them to be free. They are a different kind of people. They are the Grand Valley State ski and snowboard club. This isn’t your average club sport here at GVSU. This is a unique group of people, 46 members, that is bonded by a love of skiing and snowboarding down the powdered face of a mountain. Senior snowboarder Brent Warren, president of the club, has noticed that the club is filled with a different kind of person. “There is a certain type of mind that is attracted to skiing and snowboarding,” Warren said. “They are passionate people, and are some of the coolest people ever that get together with instant chemistry.” This group of chill winter dwellers really takes advantage of the snowy season. Senior skier Kailey Rosema, vice president of the club, also sees how neat the ski and snowboard team really is with their mindset. “People hate winter but we have fun and enjoy it,” Rosema said. “We all love winter.” A lot of what goes on with the club happens before snow falls from the sky. Fundraising is a huge part of the program’s operation. Prior to the start of the season, the team has an opportunity to bond by dressing up and working in a corn maze. This is one of their many ways to earn money for the club. This not only helps team chemistry, but also lowers the cost of dues. The ski and snowboard club also separates the team by having corporate sponsorships on their shirts. They are chill from the sponsorship aspect, especially since Elevated Clothing is their main product donation sponsor this year. As mentioned, there is a level of passion that resonates within the
hearts and souls of the skiers and snowboarders. Callie Higgins, a senior skier, seems to agree. “When I’m skiing, it’s just me and the mountain, and anything seems possible,” Higgins said. Adding to the fun that surrounds the club is that this is a nice group of individuals. Higgins said a girl once told her how welcoming the group has been. They are always willing to help out with skiing tips, or simply to hang out. “You are guaranteed a good time, just on the mountain and in general,” Higgins said. “You will form friendships in general and for a lifetime.” The GVSU ski and snowboard team has five guaranteed races on their schedule this season. Its first four races are at Crystal Mountain, and the final race, the Midwest regional, will be at Marquette Mountain. The ski and snowboard team competes in the United States Collegiate Snowsports Association (USCSA), a national group of competing clubs. Last year, the GVSU women’s snowboarding team won regionals. On Saturdays, the team competes in slalom events before taking part in the giant slalom (GS) on Sundays. The slalom is a lot of quick turns, while the GS gives athletes more time to make decisions and gather more speed. For GVSU, there is plenty of excitement about the upcoming season. “We have a good season outlook,” Rosema said. “We have great racing and skiing experience, so we will see how we do this weekend.” This experience is found not only in the ski and snowboard veterans, but also in some of the newcomers. “Our young and old guys have skied all through high school and around the U.S.,” Warren said. “Our new guys have a lot of experience.” Warren also offered his own thoughts about being on fresh powder while snowboarding. “It’s like you’re in a cloud, just floating,” he said. At the top of Crystal Mountain, a group of skiers and snowboarders prepares to hit the slopes. They are a different kind of people. They are the GVSU ski and snowboard club -- and they’ll see you at the bottom of the mountain.
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GV ski and snowboard club eager to hit the slopes
SNOWBOARD SKILLS: A member of the Grand Valley State University ski and snowboard club maneuvers
around obstacles during a competition. The team has five guaranteed races on their schedule this season.
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