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Smoke responsibly GV launches Respect Our Campus campaign BY CARLY SIMPSON ASSOCIATE@LANTHORN.COM

rand Valley State University is working to create awareness about the university’s smoking policy through the “Respect Our Campus” campaign. Going until Nov. 24, the campaign includes a Respect Our Campus competition. GVSU students, faculty and staff can guess the number of littered cigarette butts that were picked up off the ground near Kleiner, between Manitou and Mackinac halls and by the Mackinac bus stop during September and October. The improperly disposed cigarettes are on display at the 20/20 desk in the Kirkhof Center. Participants can write down their guess at the desk or tweet it at #respectourcampus. “It’s more of a recognition of, ‘okay you can still smoke on campus, you have a right to do that, but to try and be mindful of where the cigarette butts are going and to recognize that they’re not biodegradable,’” said Lindsey DesArmo, the health and wellness specialist. “Another main goal of the campaign is to make sure people do have access to resources if they do want to quit (smoking).” According to GVSU’s smoking policy, all university owned buildings are designated as smoke free, and smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces and within

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THROWING IT AWAY: A Grand Valley State University student disposes of their cigarette. Smoking is

allowed on campus if smokers are 25 feet away from buildings, bus stops and the Little Mac Bridge.

25 feet of all buildings, bus stops and the Little Mac bridge. The 25-feet rule was established in 2008, DesArmo said. GVSU is in the minority though when it comes to smoking on campus. Over half of Michigan’s public

universities have a smoke free or tobacco free policy. Central Michigan University, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan University and Western Michigan University are tobacco free campuses. Oakland

University, Saginaw Valley State University and the University of Michigan, UM-Flint and UMDearborn are smoke free. In winter 2014, GVSU’s Student SEE RESPECT ON A2

GV sisters create literacy nonprofit BY STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI ASSISTANTNEWS@LANTHORN.COM

r. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Believing in this idea that knowledge is power, Grand Valley State University sisters Elizabeth and Rebecca Williams started Books IV Bonding, a nonprofit organization focused on the literacy of high school students abroad and in the U.S. Their goal is to promote international communication and foster understanding of the similarities between different nations. “We want to give students reading materials so they can identify with characters and blog on our website,” said Elizabeth, a junior majoring in advertising and public relations. “We wanted to promote literacy for high school students and provide cross-cultural literature.” Scholastic invited the sisters to

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THINKING BIG: GVSU students Rebecca and Elizabeth Williams are

recognized as ambassadors for Usher’s New Look Foundation.

the “Bigger Than Words” webcast in New York City on Nov. 6, where they received 2,000 books for their nonprofit. The girls are internationally certified ambassadors for Usher’s New Look Foundation, which collaborated with Scholastic at the event. Elizabeth said these books will benefit 9th through 12th grade students in Kibera, Kenya, who will read and discuss books with students from Detroit Public Schools.

This is their first initiative. “Kibera is the slums of Kenya, where there is a dire need for food, water and housing,” she said. “Surprisingly, they have technology, but no books. They long to have books, but they don’t have access to them.” Rebecca, a GVSU senior majoring in public administration, said the idea for Books IV Bonding came from her 2011 trip to Kenya, where Usher’s New Look estab-

lished a chapter. While there, she built close-knit relationships with the students and saw that they face similar social issues to children in the U.S. She knew books could be part of the solution. “When you help broaden someone’s perspective, you shift their world, their possibility, their creativity,” she said. “You can also ignite their passion for something they never knew existed. Knowledge is one of the greatest treasures that you can never take away from anyone.” She added that the goal is for Books IV Bonding to become a global nonprofit that will allow youth to reflect on their personal experiences, find commonalities with other students and develop new perspectives. “This will help create a band of leaders who learn how to be conscious global citizens,” Rebecca said. “They will have a better understanding of their global community. Young people can open a world of possibilities at a young age.” The Williams sisters are plan-

ning a trip to Kenya within the next two years to work directly with their connections in the country. “It saddens me to be in a place of abundance when my peers in Kibera, Kenya don’t have the same privilege,” Elizabeth said. “In America, it’s an abundance of books and libraries, but in a place of despair, there’s a dire need for reading and education when there’s a lack of books.” According to the United States Agency for International Development, 40 percent of school-age children in Africa do not attend school. Forty-six million African children have never set foot in a classroom. Most African children who attend school have never owned a book of their own. In many classrooms, 10 to 20 students share one textbook. For more information about Books IV Bonding, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Books-IV-Bonding/1494936344123899. For more information about Usher’s New Look, visit www.ushersnewlook.org. To watch the full webcast, visit www. usherwebcast.scholastic.com.

SVSU wins BOTV fundraiser for 7th year in a row BY ALYSSA RETTELLE ARETTELLE@LANTHORN.COM

rand Valley State University lost the battle against Saginaw Valley State University this past weekend during the 12th annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition. GVSU ended up raising $7,000 for the Grand Valley Children’s Fund, while SVSU raised $32,000 for the Cory Rivard, Jr. Promise Foundation. GVSU hasn’t beaten SVSU at fundraising since 2007, when they raised $31,382 for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Since the Battle of the Valleys began in 2003, the universities

have raised over $350,000 for local and national charities that benefit children such as United Way, Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Special Olympics and S.P.O.R.T.S (Students Providing Opportunities and Recreation Through Sports). The Grand Valley Children’s Fund was established to assist students and local non-profits who work with children. Donations will continue to go into this non-profit fund throughout the year, and charities can apply for a mini-grant that can be used to fund programs, projects or operational costs for their organization.

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Andrew Plague, the president of Student Senate, said the Children’s Fund was created as a way to institutionalize the Battle of the Valleys giving. The Children’s Fund Board is made up of the Student Senate executive vice president, students, staff and faculty. “Instead of choosing a charity each year and donating what we raise to that, we will raise money for this fund,” Plague said. “The Children’s Fund really allows for greater learning and engagement, both for the students making the funding decisions and for the students potentially applying for funding.” SVSU raised money for the Cory

Rivard, Jr. Promise Foundation, which seeks to educate college students about depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses by working directly with college campuses to increase suicide awareness and prevention. Cory Rivard, Jr., committed suicide in January 2011 and had attended GVSU. From Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, there were events ranging from bingo to scavenger hunts, auctions to bake sales, all of which helped raise money for the event. After a week of fundraising, Battle of the Valleys ended with GVSU’s final football game of the season vs. SVSU. The GVSU football team went on to win the game 21 to 3.

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The Grand Valley State University Women’s Center is presenting an event tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2204 in the Kirkhof Center. The event is LIB 100 approved. Erica Kubik, a GVSU professor, will lead the discussion about how social media and popular culture shape our identities and how we see others. The event also includes film clips from “Miss Representation” and “BroCode.” For more information or to request special accommodations, contact womenctr@gvsu.edu or call (616) 331-2748. HOPE AMONGST TRAGEDY: AN ADOPTION STORY

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Grand Valley State University is hosting Ryan Bomberger at 9 p.m. tonight in Room 176 in Lake Michigan Hall as part of national adoption month. Bomberger will speak about the dignity of human life. He will share his personal experience with adoption and emphasize the benefits of adoption. In addition, he will explain the myth that adopted children feel unwanted. For more information, contact pungala@mail. gvsu.edu.

Grand Valley State University is sponsoring Michigan Blood at the L. William Seidman Center Forum in the DeVos Center Building C on the Pew Campus. Members of the community can give blood any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Appointments are preferred, but participants may also walk in. To schedule an appointment online, visit www. miblood.org and use the code “GVSU DeVos Center.” COUNSELING CENTER HAS SUICIDE PREVENTION GATEKEEPER TRAINING

The University Counseling Center is providing students with an informational event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 in Room 2215/2216 in the Kirkhof Center. The event is LIB 100/LIB 201 approved. Students will learn common misconceptions about suicide, recognize warning signs and receive training in methods of prevention. The event focuses on the social and cultural aspects of suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for college students. For more information, contact Melissa SelbyTheut at (616) 331-3266 or selbym@gvsu.edu.

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LITTER: Members of the GVSU community can guess how many cigarette butts are in each of the canisters located

on the 20/20 Desk in the Kirkhof Center. The competition is part of the university’s Respect Our Campus campaign.

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Senate surveyed over 2,600 students, faculty and staff about the current smoking policy. The survey found that almost 20 percent of the GVSU community wants the university to have a tobacco free campus. In addition, about 19 percent want a smoke-free campus, and 29 percent want a

designated smoke-free campus where smoking would only be allowed in certain areas such as parking lots. About 32 percent want to keep the current policy. “We have identified smoking as an activity that is detrimental to not only the health of the individual smoker, but also to those around them inhaling the toxins, and also to our campus which is left to suffer the negative envi-

ronmental consequences of improperly discarded cigarette butts,” said Eric Cousins, Student Senate’s vice president for campus affairs. “With these facts in mind, we felt it was necessary to launch a campaign to educate our GVSU community about the far-reaching effects of smoking, and hopefully help members of our community choose healthier lifestyles. “While Student Senate

does not have an official resolution regarding our opinion on smoking policies, we absolutely advocate for the overall health of Grand Valley.” The Respect Our Campus campaign is sponsored by the health and wellness task force, which includes campus recreation, facilities, Student Senate, the office of sustainability practices and human resources health and wellness.

GREEN TEAM HOSTS SUSTAINABILITY FAIR

The Grand Valley State University Green Team is hosting a sustainability fair from noon to 3 p.m. in the atrium of Henry Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 19. This is a Campus Sustainability Day event. Students can learn more about environmental nonprofit organizations, sustainable campus organizations and other campus departments that support the green effort. The event will also include upcycling activities, locally grown food samples and resources for making an impact. For more information, contact greenteam.gvsu@ gmail.com. GRADUATING STUDENTS INVITED TO GRADFEST

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For students who will be graduating in December, GradFest is an event specifically for them. Students can visit the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center any time from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19., or go on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Campus. Students will pick up their cap, gown and commencement tickets. Various campus departments will be there, including the dean of students office, career services, university bookstore, alumni relations, campus dining and financial aid. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/commencement/gradfest-3.htm. VOL. 49 NO. 26 LET IT SNOW: Student Alie Culver spends time enjoying

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Honoring Alex Aninos Teammates create fundraiser in memory of fellow player BY HANNAH LENTZ HLENTZ@LANTHORN.COM

uring his time at Grand Valley State University, student Alex Aninos was a valued member of many organizations, one being the club indoor box lacrosse team. In honor of Aninos, who recently passed away after his car was struck by a semitruck in Cannon Township, the indoor box lacrosse team will be hosting a memorial

fundraising game on Nov. 22. At this game, the GVSU Lakers will take on the Lansing Hot Rods at 7 p.m. at Rivertown Sports in Grandville, Mich. “Alex Aninos helped start our club in 2011,” said Kevin Scheiber, president of the indoor box lacrosse team. “He was a founding father, our first goalie and he dedicated a majority of time improving himself and his teammates. Alex put his heart into lacrosse, not only as one of our officers, but as a coach at Hudsonville High School.”

All the proceeds from the game will be donated to Aninos’ family to help with funeral expenses and the student loan bills his family is currently facing. The idea for the fundraiser was recently presented and approved by the Student Senate finance committee, which designates and approves funding for student organization events and needs. “This is an event about Alex and his team and the fact that they are willing to do this for his family,” said Constance

Turnbull of the finance committee. “Regardless of whether we have given them money, this is something they have chosen to do and everybody as a student should get involved.” Funds granted from the senate will go toward different elements of the event with fundraising being done primarily in the fashion of donations. The lacrosse team hopes the event will help keep the memory of Aninos alive, and in the future, hope to create a scholarship to benefit other students. “Alex is forever a member of

our team, and we would like to help his family through this difficult time,” Scheiber said. “In addition, we would like this to become an annual game and something that we can develop a scholarship fund with.” Anyone looking for additional information on the event, or ways to contribute to the cause, can contact the indoor box lacrosse club team at gvindoorlacrosseclub@gmail. com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ gvindoorlacrosse.

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ment administrators, Rapin said. The web team provides the system and maintains the overall CMS, but it is up to the administrators to add content and design. In addition to the transportation department’s website, there are three mobile applications that help with bus information. Every 30 seconds, the GPS location of each bus is uploaded, and the data is incorporated into Google Maps. Rapid Connect is a website that offers real time information on when

and where the buses are, using information directly from The Rapid. Public service messages relating to detours, weather, alerts for specific stops and a trip planner are some of the features of the website, at www. connect.ridetherapid.org/infopoint The myStop mobile app by Avail Technologies is available for iPhone users. The transit app is for iPhone and Android users. Both have similar features to Rapid Connect such as trip planning, alerts, routes, maps and arrival times.

“That’s going to be especially useful in the cold weather, because now if you want to wait inside of a building you can use these mobile devices to time when you go out to wait at the bus stop, that way you’re not out waiting in the cold for very long,” Rambo said.

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here are many perceived perks for Grand Valley State University students in regard to riding the bus system, The Rapid, throughout Grand Rapids and beyond. Students can get on any Rapid bus for free and often use Route 50 to go downtown and Routes 37 and 48 to go to the north and south campus apartments. However, obstacles often get in the way of having a convenient bus ride. Traffic, car accidents and bus malfunctions are some of the many things that can cause buses to be delayed, which can disrupt a person’s schedule. In an attempt to make the bus experience more efficient and reliable, the GVSU transportation department has updated their website, www.gvsu.edu/bus, to be more mobile-friendly so students and staff can have a better time accessing it on their mobile devices. Previously, in order to find the bus schedules, students could look at the bus schedules posted on the transportation department and The Rapid’s websites, or check the schedule provided at the bus stops. Now, the transportation department’s website will offer real time information about the status of the buses. “We’re ultimately trying to make it more user-friendly for a rider that is standing at a bus stop somewhere

and wants to access our information,” said Mark Rambo, manager of operations at GVSU’s Pew Campus and regional centers. The transportation department’s website has converted from Content Management System (CMS) 3 to CMS 4, thanks to the web team of the institutional marketing unit at GVSU. Ben Rapin is a web manager of the web team and has worked on converting GVSU department websites over to CMS 4 at their request. “This change from three to four primarily was done to update the design of the CMS system and to make the sites responsive, or mobilefriendly,” Rapin said. “As you resize your browser, or if you look at a website on different size screens, the design will respond to whatever size device it’s being displayed on.” How GVSU’s home page looks like when accessed on a computer versus mobile is an example of this. “It’s really critical for (the transportation department) to have a site that works well on a mobile device,” Rapin said. “If (people are) on the bus looking for the next bus schedule, or if they’re walking to some bus and need to know information, they’re going to be on a smaller screen, not on their computer. It makes a lot of sense for them to be in the CMS 4 now.” Any GVSU department can contact the web team to request an update to CMS 4. Ultimately, however, the credit to the success of the website should be given to the depart-

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COMPATIBILITY: Grand Valley State University student Jordan Foreman looks at the GVSU website. The

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Why guns on campus is not the best option, and why supporters of open-carry are wrong ue to the recent series of events that have been reported by students who have been subject to the negative actions of criminals, there has been much progress in ensuring the safety of all students, faculty and staff by GVPD, Student Senate and studentrun organizations on campus. The reporting itself, however, has led many to believe that not only has GVPD dropped the ball in regard to crime, but Student Senators, like myself, support the negative actions of criminals by advocating for a continued ban on guns on campus. This is completely false. Although I am not able to speak

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on the behalf of Student Senate as a whole, I as a Student Senator will not stand to be terrorized by thugs who invade the peaceful environment students like me enjoy; nor will I sit back and allow my fellow students or myself to be subject to any actions and/or policies that force us to simply “deal with” criminal acts committed on campus. Whether it’s sexual assault or robberies, Student Senators like me have teamed up with every possible resource to combat these acts of violence. In my personal opinion however, openly carried weapons do not produce the kind of peaceful environment we all seek to inhabit. To use this argument in this discus-

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sion is laughable. Adding violence to violence does not rid of violence, it simply perpetuates it. Since our nation’s gun laws do little to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons, people with mental disabilities and citizens with no professional training, this only opens the door for more violence to occur. An iPhone in one hand and a gun in the other only creates an environment where there is a potential of more bullets traveling through the halls of Kirkhof or through the windows of the Recreation Center. Instead, I want to focus our attention on punishing the perpetrators of sexual assault with tougher sanctions, as they don’t just destroy the stability

of the environment, but they destroy the lives of the people they abuse. I want the criminals who seek to hold students, faculty or staff in fear to be held to the fullest extent of the law, something I’m calling on GVPD to ensure. At the same time, would-be victims should have the opportunity to defend themselves using force that is not excessive, that of which may cause innocent bystanders harm, or send our campus into mass hysteria. By focusing our attention on any other matter, we leave our students to be sexually assaulted and vulnerable to the same thugs we speak out against. Furthermore, dividing the student body on this issue is not only ignorant and oppressive, but it

contradicts the solidarity we seek to achieve in order to combat crimes on campus. Crimes on campus have not increased, simply the method of reporting them has. Why dissuade students from reporting these crimes by marginalizing them and diving our body by political ideology? Senators like myself have too much work to do advocating for the victim/survivors of crimes like sexual assault and robberies. I invite my classmates and fellow Senators to join at any time. LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, GVSU STUDENT SENATOR

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Defense with non-lethal weapons

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ometimes, all you need to form an opinion is looking at what’s new at Grand Valley State University. A recent article was published by Gabriella

Patti concerning the lifting of the ban of pepper spray for self-defense. The article explains that the man behind this amendment, Ben Soltis, is also moving toward lifting the ban against firearms, allowing students to carry weapons for on campus. That’s certainly a big jump from where we were, not even permitting the use of pepper spray. How far will Soltis make it in his proposal? More importantly, will the allowance of gun use on campus solve or create more problems in the long run? This is a topic that I find gray with very little black and white. On one hand, anybody

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who is being robbed or witnesses someone being robbed will probably desire something to make the attacker back off, because nobody likes when the bad guy wins a battle. Carrying a weapon would certainly be one answer to that problem. On the other hand, we have to keep in mind that this is a university where many people lack parental restrictions for the first time. Some people choose to maintain their self-control while others go overboard on things like drinking. If a drunk person had a weapon, would that picture be pretty? This world is an imper-

fect and sometimes cruel place. There are numerous controversial topics like this that have considerable benefits and drawbacks on both sides. Being more conservative than liberal, I’ve always agreed that citizens should have the right to own firearms as guaranteed in the Second Amendment. However, until now, I’d never really given much thought about my stance when it comes to people carrying concealed weapons in public. If everyone secretly carried a weapon, it might prevent many petty crimes on the streets from happening, but there would also be the

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risk of many more shootings and fatalities. I mean, we already have so much of that happening already, don’t we? In terms of firearms being permitted on GV property, I feel pepper spray is enough self-defense for the incidents that have been reported. However, if we were to allow other means of self-defense, I would recommend something else that’s non-lethal. The purpose of a weapon of defense is to subdue the offender, not necessarily to kill them. A non-lethal weapon is great at ensuring that outcome with minimal possibility of fatality. As I mentioned, I agree completely that we

should strive for providing students with the means of going through their daily lives feeling as safe as possible. However, we can’t just overlook the potential danger in allowing students the right to carry a weapon that has the ability to prematurely end another’s life. I don’t know how much further this amendment will go, but I guess the only thing to do right now is to observe Mr. Soltis on his quest. And should he succeed in getting the Student Senate to consider allowing weapons on campus, I hold to my claim that non-lethal weapons would be much safer.

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RYNE MITRA “People who think it is are probably just really uptight about second-hand smoke and they don’t want the smell around them so they’re infringing on other people’s pursuit of happiness.” YEAR : S o pho mo re MA J OR : Ad ver t is ing a nd Pu blic Relat ions H OMETOWN : N o r thv i lle , Mic h .

LAUREN BEGG “I think it’s actually less of a problem than it has been. It’s not as public as it has been. I feel like it’s getting better.” YEAR : S e n io r MA J OR : B io psyc ho lo g y H OMETOWN : Pla i nf ie ld , I ll.

MEGAN PLEKKER “I don’t think it’s a huge issue. Personally, I think it’s not the best thing to be doing but it isn’t a big issue on campus.” YEAR : Fre s h ma n MA J OR : C he m ic a l E ng i ne e r i ng H OMETOWN : B y ro n Ce nte r, Mic h .

RACHEL PARIS “I feel like it really isn’t, but sometimes by the bridge or by classrooms it is because it’s more prevalent. So, some areas, yes, but overall I don’t think it is.” YEAR : S o pho mo re MA J OR : B io me d ic a l S c ie nc e H OMETOWN : Da v i s o n , Mic h .

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Keep campus clean Students who smoke should keep the GV smoking policy in mind, but should also be courteous to non-smokers t Grand Valley State University, students are allowed to smoke on campus as long as they are 25 feet away from buildings, bus stops on campus property and the Little Mac Bridge. GVSU is increasing awareness about the university’s smoking policy through the “Respect Our Campus” campaign. However, this rule should not be the extent of the smoking etiquette on this campus. For non-smokers, it is very unpleasant to have to breathe in cigarette smoke all the way to class because the person in front of them is taking an in-between-classes smoke break. Even if smokers are 25 feet away from a building, they should still be conscious of the people around them. In particular, those in the Laker community with breathing problems like asthma can face serious health consequences if they find themselves trapped behind a smoker and are forced to inhale the cigarette fumes. While more rules and regulations

may not be the answer as they are hard to enforce, the Lanthorn encourages smokers to be more aware of the fact that their smoking affects those around them. In addition, it is common courtesy to put cigarette butts in the ash trays that are located at various spots around campus, with many placed conveniently near entrances to buildings. One of the biggest draws for potential future Lakers is the beauty of the campus, and finding the remnants of someone’s afternoon cigarette on the ground is not going to help grow our numbers. GVSU is beautiful, and Lakers should take pride in keeping our campus that way. It should be noted that these cigarette receptacles are sometimes full, especially at popular smoking spots such as Kleiner, the overhang between Manitou and Mackinac halls and the Mackinac bus stop. A full receptacle does not, however, mean it is alright to leave the cigarette butt on the ground. Cigarettes are not biodegradable, though this is a common misconception. The plastic filters can take many years to

decompose. In fact, every littered cigarette butt can take anywhere from two to 25 years to biodegrade. When the butts get flicked casually onto the street, they can enter the water supply and the chemicals leak out. An estimated 80 percent of littered cigarettes enter the water supply, which can affect water quality and the marine environment, and cigarettes have been found in the stomachs of fish, whales and birds. San Diego State University public health researcher Richard Gersberg found that the chemicals from just one filtered cigarette butt had the ability to kill fish living in a one-liter bucket of water. While one cigarette butt may not make a huge impact, the several trillion that are littered every year certainly add up. The U.S. alone accounts for 250 billion cigarette butts. GVSU should not contribute to this staggering number. We know better than to litter, Lakers. Let’s commit to being a part of the solution, rather than adding to the problem.

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used to live under the very dangerous assumption that certain personality traits, such as confidence and leadership ability, are set in stone. I thought that you were either born with them or you weren’t, and that your inherent characteristics and inclinations could never be altered to any serious degree and would always define your social abilities and interactions. I could not have been further from the truth. In fact,

I have recently learned that the opposite is much more accurate: While somebody may be petrified by the idea of public speaking, for example, and lack the confidence – or perceived confidence – necessary to provide a riveting presentation, it is still possible for that person to improve these abilities significantly. They do not have to be defined or “doomed” by their current inability or stage fright, as I used to believe. How can you improve your abilities in these areas, then? One of the easiest ways is simply to “fake it ‘til you make it.” I have found this saying to be incredibly useful. For example, I used to be very afraid of public speaking. I didn’t think that I had that special spark of charisma, which most successful speakers seem to have in spades, and I doubted that what I had to say would be interesting to the audience I was addressing. But then I realized some-

thing vital: Prior to stepping onstage, public speakers are something of a mystery to their audience members, who don’t necessarily know what to expect. This bit of information can be quite beneficial if you struggle with stage fright, and it ties in directly with “fake it ‘til you make it.” You can be anybody that you want to be onstage, including somebody who exudes confidence and charisma, and the audience members won’t be any the wiser for it. No matter how nervous you may feel, you can adopt an air of confidence and convince your audience members that you actually are poised, which can help put them at ease. This, in turn, can make you feel genuinely confident. I used this trick recently when I had to give a speech for a class. My presentation was only five minutes long, but just the thought of it made me nervous. Nevertheless, I was deter-

mined to hide that fact. After all, I know from experience that one of the most awkward situations an audience can find itself in is having to listen to a speaker who is clearly and painfully uncomfortable. Throughout my speech, then, I strove to speak enthusiastically about my topic and convince the audience members that what I had to say was important and relevant. In the end, I managed to convince them of my confidence, which made us both more comfortable. At some point during your life, you will no doubt have to deliver a speech, whether it’s a toast at a wedding or a presentation at work. If, like most people, you struggle with stage fright, try “faking it ‘til you make it.” With enough effort, you can come across as calm and collected, making your presentation that much more enjoyable for yourself and your audience.

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he Iota chapter of Delta Phi Lamda Sorority, Inc. at Grand Valley State University hosted a night of entertainment, charity and cultural awareness during the seventh annual Global Gala. Global Gala was free and open to the public. The cultural showcase included performances from the Belly Dance Club, Kpop Group Evolution, Sabrosísimo and the African Student Council. ‘It’s a cultural showcase that we host every year to promote diversity on campus at GVSU,” said Alyssa Ho, president of Delta Phi Lamda. “The point is to spread and promote the diversity that we have here at Grand Valley.” Delta Phi Lamda is an Asian-interest sorority, however, it is not Asian exclusive, Ho said. She said that one of the sorority’s mission is to eradicate stereotypes about Asians. “There are so many stereo-

types out there, and so many people do not really acknowledge that those are not true, so the purpose of hosting these kind of events is that we are trying to break down the stereotypes that you see commonly in life,” Ho said. Jay Park, president of KGE, Kpop Group Revolution, and Rachel Wilson, the vice president, said that Korean culture can be shared through Kpop. “Korean pop music has a lot of culture in it,” Park said. “Through learning dances from Kpop music, we get to learn their culture, their language, their customs and their habits.“ Wilson said that an event like Global Gala may introduce students to groups they did not previously know existed on campus. “It broadens your horizons,” Wilson said. Many students are already familiar with Korean pop music through “Gangnam Style” by Psy or the group BIGBANG. Ryan Bardusch, a member of KGE, said that while “Gangnam Style” and BIGBANG are

a big part of Kpop there is more to it than that. “Basically any genre that you can think of, you can cover in Kpop,” Bardusch said. “There is swing, there’s hiphop, there’s cultural dance.” The event was interactive and the audience was invited to participate in a photo contest as well as a dance competition. The event included “Minute to Win it,” to see which side of the room could raise the most money for osteoporosis, Delta Phi Lamda’s national philanthropy, in one minute. They raised a total of $156.75. GVSU alumnus Victor Pham came to campus for the event and said that he enjoyed it. “An event like this is important because it shows different cultural groups on campus, and it shows how diverse we can we be,” Pham said. “It is about embracing diversity. I think that is important, especially here, where the demographic is 90 percent white and there’s not a lot of minorities. It’s good to celebrate the differences that we have.”

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ost people who are familiar with the Bible know the story of Goliath, and although people may never know how large the man really was, the work to uncover this and countless other mysteries is a massive undertaking. The event “Searching for Goliath? Excavating Biblical Gath of the Philistines” is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the DeVos Center in Room 136E. Since 1996, Aren Maeir has been the director of the Tell es-Safi/Gath archaeological project in Israel. Now, Maeir of Bar-Ilan University will speak

over the world: Switzerland, Korea, Argentine, Germany, Italy, Canada,” she said. Maeir said one of the best parts of the project is working with a diverse, international team with multiple perspective and ideas. The site has been a known archaeological hot spot since 1889, and has been inhabited by numerous civilizations over a period of six millennia. “It’s a tell site, we refer to them as layer cakes,” Arnold said. “They’re such a good location that for thousands of years people rebuild on the site.” She said the Israeli site had been inhabited from 3500 B.C.E. up until at least the medieval period. Maeir added that this

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to Grand Valley State University on the research being done at the site and its significance to the archaeological world. “The archaeology is really exciting, but the other exciting part is the cooperation,” said Elizabeth Arnold, GVSU professor of anthropology. “With the upcoming event, Searching for Goliath, Maeir will try to show students the value of archaeology in the real world. “It’s not like it is in the movies. It’s about being a part of an international community.” According to Arnold, during the four week excavation season, the project has 70 to 100 students and volunteers working to uncover the secrets held within the site. “We have students from all

HISTORY: Grand Valley State University students excavate an area of ground as part of

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site is great because, “With every shovel of dirt that is excavated, there are new and exciting finds.” A few of the important finds at the site include the oldest known siege trenches and the remains of a crusaderera castle. According to Arnold, new groups didn’t just appear as old ones left. “The groups overlapped in some cases,” she said. “There is an entanglement of these groups that is being investigated.” Part of the discussion at

the event will be about the different finds from the dig site, specifically those related to the Philistines. “I will be talking about the Philistines and their culture, how our understanding of them has changed in recent years,” Maeir said. As for Goliath himself, Arnold said it would be virtually impossible to find and identify the remains of a specific person from so long ago, however archaeology is about connecting lines of evidence. At the site, they found an in-

scription that mentions an original form of the name Goliath, which was created in the same time period. “We have inscriptions in writing with these suggestions that Goliath, as a historical figure, may have existed.” she said. “We won’t be able to identify an individual, but the inscription is pretty strong evidence.” Although the work has been ongoing for 17 years, the site will continue to be a significant source of artifacts for a long time to come.

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Anyone involved in the hip-hop community likely is familiar with Minneapolis-based label Rhymesayers Entertainment, which is home to legends such as Eyedea & Abilities and MF Doom. Another key member of Rhymesayers is DJ/MC duo Atmosphere, who over the last 15 years has released over a dozen records and taken the stage at countless music festivals. The crew’s next stop? The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids on Friday, Nov. 21. The show is part of Atmosphere’s “North of Hell Tour” and features special guests Prof and Dem Atlas, as well as DJ Fundo. The show is open to all ages. Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase online or at the door. To find out more about Atmosphere, visit rhymesayers. com/atmosphere. To purchase tickets, go to sectionlive.com/ events/atmosphere. REBEL AT NOON

As the annual Arts at Noon series at GVSU nears the end of the season, just two scheduled performances remain. One performer is New York-based Baroque ensemble Rebel who has received praise for their unique style and their approach to Baroque and Classical. While the group is based in New York, the ensemble formed in 1991 in the Netherlands, where it took first place at the International Early Music Competition in Utrecht. The ensemble will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon in the Cook-DeWitt Center. As with all Arts at Noon installments, the show will be free of charge, open to the public and last approximately one hour. For more about the performance and the series, visit gvsu.edu/ music/arts-at-noon-197.htm.

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Senior photography students to host annual thesis exhibition BY SHELBY PENDOWSKI SPENDOWSKI@LANTHORN.COM

s other Grand Valley State University students began cracking open their books in early September, six senior photography students started snapping away on their cameras, filling memory cards full for artwork. “The exhibition is something that the senior class puts on every semester,” said Jacklyn Wengstrom, a senior from the GVSU photography department. “We work on the project the whole semester individually, and then we put it all together for the show.” Anthony Hart-Wilson, Megan Lendman, Danielle Lutz, Kelly Nash and Wengstrom will share the walls of the GVSU Art Gallery from Nov. 18 until Dec. 6 in “Framed Illumino.” “We all came together with a bunch of ideas, but I think ‘Framed Illumino’ was something we were really drawn to,” Wengstrom said. “We were just drawn to light and photography. We put a lot of words with ‘illumino’ and ‘framed’ was the one we thought fit the best.” The project has shed light onto different aspects that go into putting on an exhibition. The students not only had to take, edit and select the photographs they wanted to display, but they also organized the whole show, were in charge of advertising and had to work together to make an aesthetic space. “It has been stressful but very enlightening onto what we will have to do in the future,” Wengstrom said. “A lot of things that we have been doing, personally, I think some of the students in the class didn’t know what went into creating exhibition. We also have been learning how to expand on our own work. A lot of us have not done a project for this amount of time.”

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This week, a feature film involving a handful of GVSUrelated individuals will be showing at select theaters across the Midwest – one of which is Celebration Cinema North in Grand Rapids. Inspired by a true story, “Pilot Error” tells the tale of a French jetliner that, while on route from South America to Paris, went missing in the Atlantic Ocean for nearly two years. Kate Thomsen, adjunct professor of theater at Grand Valley, plays the star role of Nicola Wilson - a woman determined to find out how and why the jet disappeared. Other members of the GVSU community also had a hand in the film, including Shelley Irwin of “The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin,” as well as alumna Jacqui Bernhardt. The film plays now through Nov. 20, showing daily. For more about the film and to purchase tickets, visit pilot-errormovie.com.

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LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS: GVSU seniors will showcase their photography skills at an exhibition

beginning tomorrow in the GVSU Art Gallery. Each student played a role in the orchestration of the event.

Some aspects of the project were easy for the students to complete, but they couldn’t underestimate the importance of time management as individuals and as a group, Hart-Wilson said. Although the students chose to name the overall exhibit “Framed Illumino,” each individually selected the theme of their compilations. “My project is focused on helping people contain an optimistic attitude during hard times and to just focus on happiness,” Wengstrom said. “My project is based in Grand Rapids, downtown in the city, and I was photographing whimsical activities.” Wengstrom took on depicting happiness through her work

whereas Hart-Wilson decided to take on a classic style of photography and modernize it. “My photographs personally are about just modernizing the old traditional silhouette,” Hart-Wilson said. “You know the last time you had your silhouette taken back in pre-k or kindergarten, and I am just trying to modernize the whole traditional solid color silhouette with a more personal identity.” As opening night approaches, each of the seniors are set to not only face attendees but also the realization that the end of their college career is near in sight. “We may not realize what all of this means now, but years from now we will reflect and see how

Grand Valley has prepared us,” Hart-Wilson said. “It is definitely bittersweet knowing this is your last big project, but it is also exciting because after this you’ll be able to start your life and start your career.” Starting on Nov. 18, “Framed Illumino” will be open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Nov. 20, the exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an open reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be a special viewing following the GVSU commencement on Dec. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Double Reed Day inspires young musicians BY TJ KIMBALL TKIMBALL@LANTHORN.COM

rom the volunteer center to Community Working Classics, Grand Valley State University is constantly looking to engage its students with the greater world through various programs and organizations. One such program is known as Double Reed Day – a series that serves as an opportunity for oboe and bassoon enthusiasts to explore their field in a professional setting. The one-day gathering is hosted by GVSU’s department of music and dance, and has taken place the past eight consecutive years. “Double Reed Days have become an important event at Grand Valley to which many local

high school, middle school and university students come every year,” said Marlen Varvikova, associate professor of oboe at GVSU. “The event brings in students from around Michigan and surrounding states, and offers them a chance to attend masters classes, rehearsals, presentations and more.” The series is set to take place on Nov. 22 and will last throughout the majority of the day. The evening concludes with a concert by the GVSU orchestra directed by Pablo Mahave-Veglia. Varvikova will also be a member of the performance. “The program has helped attract students to attend Grand Valley,” Varvikova said. “This is one of the most valuable experiences, where students can not only hear, but also see professionals in action.” The program has grown in both size and popularity since its inception in 2006. Previous years

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READY, SET, OBOE: The GVSU music department hopes to encourage future musical Lakers.

have seen musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the University of Michigan and many others. Guest performers for this year’s Double Reed Day include Erin Hannigan, principal oboe of the Dallas symphony, and David McGill, a professor of bassoon at Northwestern University. This year’s event differs from previous ones by focusing primarily on chamber music, with specific emphasis being given to close collaboration between university, middle school and high school students. “Our GVSU students will rehearse and perform side by side with Double Reed Day participants,” Varvikova said. “Meanwhile, our afternoon sessions at 4 p.m. will spotlight our guest artists. Mr. McGill will talk about his book ‘Sound in Motion: A Performer’s Guide to Greater Musical Expression;’ and Erin Hannigan will introduce the predecessor of the contemporary oboe: the Baroque Oboe.” Varvikova added that she looks forward to meeting new oboists and bassoonists, but is also hoping to see some familiar faces. “Once a year, the music building is filled with the haunting sounds of double reeds,” she said. “Even if you’re not an oboist or basoonist, I encourage you to stop by and listen to master classes, presentations or recitals.”

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GVSU TOPS DAVENPORT IN WEEKEND SERIES The Grand Valley State women’s club hockey team improved to 7-1-1 over the weekend after posting a pair of strong defensive performances against Davenport. The Lakers and Panthers played to a scoreless tie through two periods on Friday night, but GVSU broke through early in the third period. Corey Robinson found the back of net on assists from Allison Lowe and Katie Danto, and GVSU won 1-0. GVSU’s defense held strong on Saturday night in the encore performance, and the offense was a touch better. Hilary Daniels found Danto in the first period for a goal before Kristen Iannuzzi scored in the second period to give GVSU a 2-0 victory.

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PRANCING THROUGH THE SNOW: Grand Valley State University soccer players embrace freshman Gabriella Mencotti after one of her two goals in

the NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinal match Sunday in Allendale. Cold weather and snow didn’t stop the Lakers from advancing with a 2-0 win.

Mencotti, Lakers beat Bellarmine on snowy pitch BY ADAM KNORR ASSISTANTSPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

he scene was more befitting of ice skates than soccer cleats in Allendale on Sunday afternoon for the Midwest Regional Semifinal match in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament. Grand Valley State (19-2-1, 10-1-1 GLIAC) squared off against Bellarmine (14-4-3, 11-1-3 GLVC) at home on a field where the white heavily out-

weighed the green. The Lakers showed steely resolve against the elements, defeating the visitors from Kentucky 2-0. “I thought it was a great performance,” said GVSU coach Jeff Hosler. “We did a good job making plays throughout and very easily could have been affected by the conditions and the environment… I’m pleased.” Only the lines were clear of snow, and only GVSU’s Jenny Shaba wore short sleeves. The two teams got off to a fairly even start, but never were the Lakers truly in trouble.

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enior outside hitter Courtney Rehm smacked home the game-winning kill, followed it up with a celebratory stomp and slapped the GV logo with both hands. It was an emotional victory. Rehm recorded 10 digs and a match-high 17 kills as the No. 18 Ferris State volleyball team defeated No. 16 Grand Valley State in four sets (25-13, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22) at Fieldhouse Arena on Sunday for its first GLIAC Tournament championship in 10 years. “We just had a mindset of wanting to win,” said Rehm, who was named the GLIAC Tournament MVP after the match. “Grand Valley is always an amazing opponent. We just persevered. “We knew they were going to come out strong, so we just tried to fight that as much as we could and did our best to worry about our side

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cited and ready to play.” The second goal – Mencotti’s team-leading 15th of the season – came after the forward found herself in the right place at the right time. A Katie Klunder shot was denied and deflected to Mencotti, who put it home to give GVSU a 2-0 lead early in the second half. Bellarmine’s attempts to attack in GVSU’s half were fruitless. The Knights rarely threatened in the secSEE SOCCER ON A8

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Freshman Gabriella Mencotti – who has been on fire all season – saw her flame shoot even higher in the frigid elements on Sunday. Late in the first frame, Mencotti took a cross from senior defender Kaely Schlosser. Mencotti controlled the ball and knocked a shot past Knight goalkeeper Hannah Poteet. “Today I knew it was a big game so at first I was nervous, but I got excited from the weather because I’ve never played in weather like this,” Mencotti said. “I was still really ex-

– we know they have great players up and down the board.” GVSU and Ferris State shared the regular season championship with matching 17-1 records in conference play. Both teams swept their way to the tournament championship, and the highly anticipated title bout match was an entertaining one. The only exception was the first set. Ferris State made a statement in the opening frame by racing out to a 12-2 lead it would not relinquish. The Bulldogs were impressive defensively as they limited the Lakers to a .023 hitting percentage. The attack improved in a second set characterized by 13 tie scores and six lead changes. GVSU junior Kaleigh Lound led the way with a trio of kills before Kourtney Wolters sealed it with a set-winning kill. The Lakers would not lead again, however, as the Bulldogs refused to let GVSU’s outside hitters beat them. The outside hitters combined to rack up 18 SEE VOLLEYBALL ON A10

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enior leadership and a strong defensive performance allowed the Grand Valley State football team to earn a 21-3 victory at Saginaw Valley State on Saturday. GVSU (6-5, 6-4 GLIAC) finishes the fall campaign with a winning record as a result, and improves its all-time series record to 33-11 against rival SVSU. The win not only served as a parting gift to GVSU seniors as their careers came to a close, but also as the start of a new season – the offseason – which could give the team some momentum as it prepares for 2015. “It felt great as seniors to end on a win,” said sixth-year senior quarterback Heath Parling. “I look forward to seeing what the team will accomplish in the future.”

Parling, who had six touchdowns last week in a 42-7 home win over Hillsdale, completed 10-of-25 passes for 134 yards, an interception and the final touchdown pass of his career to junior Jamie Potts in the third quarter. On the defensive side of the ball, GVSU recorded four sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles against SVSU. Three of those sacks came from defensive linemen – seniors Isiah Dunning and Frank Boenzi and junior Matt Judon. Running backs Chris Robinson and Terrell Dorsey had to step up for the Lakers in the defensive struggle, and both did just that by rushing for 69 and 86 yards, respectively. Dorsey sealed the deal with a touchdown in the fourth quarter, while Robinson broke the plane for the last time in his career at the 5:28 mark in the first quarter.

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WOLTERS NAMED GLIAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR The No. 16 Grand Valley State women’s volleyball team has been turning in impressive performances as a team all season, but Saturday night afforded the Lakers a chance for individual recognition. Seniors Kaitlyn Wolters, Christina Canepa, Abbey Aiken and juniors Betsy Ronda and Kaleigh Lound earned all-conference honors for GVSU, which has won back-to-back regular season GLIAC championships. Wolters was tabbed as the GLIAC Player of the Year and GLIAC Setter of the Year, while Canepa earned GLIAC Libero of the Year. The duo was also named to the All-GLIAC First Team. Aiken and Ronda, GVSU’s starting outside hitters, earned All-GLIAC Second Team laurels, while Lound was an Honorable Mention.

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Second-half meltdowns plague GV in Ill. he Grand Valley State basketball team had a crash course in Closing Out Games 101 in its first two regular season games over the weekend. GVSU returned from the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge with a 1-1 record after a 58-53 loss to the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday and a 69-67 win over host Quincy University on Sunday. The Lakers led each game by more than 16 points in the second half. “We need to be better at closing games, that’s the main thing,” said GVSU senior guard Ryan Sabin. “A lot can be learned from these games.” The season opener at UMSL was a tale of two halves for the Lakers. GVSU was on top of its game defensively in the opening frame. The team held UMSL to just 18 first-half points and a 21.9 shooting-percentage clip from the field. The Lakers led by 16 at the break and increased their lead to 20 early in the second half – but the Tritons didn’t go away. Senior guard Aareon Smith

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40 contest with less than eight minutes to play – but tentative offense allowed the Hawks to hang around. “We’re up 20 in the second half – but when you’re down 20 you just start hitting shots and being aggressive,” Sabin said. Quincy went on a 26-11 run and made it a one-point game with 47 seconds to play, but junior point guard Darren Kapustka – as he often does – came up big for GVSU. With 22 seconds left, Kapustka hit a pair of free throws, and GVSU held on. Sabin led GVSU for the second time in as many games with a game-high 17 points. Carbajal, who played six games for Quincy as a freshman in the 2011-12 season, also scored in double figures for the second game in a row (11 points). “I played a few of my teammates and my old roommates,” Carbajal said. “I saw a bunch of friends in the stands who used to cheer for me. It was cool.” GVSU, which plays six of its first seven regular season games on the road, returns to Allendale for its home opener on Saturday against Cedarville at 3 p.m.

ell said the seniors’ approach to character was what allowed the team to stay strong even when things were rough this season. That seniors, like Robinson, taught the younger players how to maintain the winning culture and tradition of the program. “Finding the right people is what gets you through the tough times,” Mitchell said. “Robinson was a leader and at the end of the season he got us the hard yardage.” Though the seniors will no longer walk the halls of GVSU

as students, new players will rise to fill their shoes and carry on the legacy of Laker football. Players like Potts, Judon and Dorsey will replace the seniors next year. The program’s history of winning is a hallmark characteristic that sets expectations for students, alumni and opponents alike, rather high. Although the 2014 campaign may not have gone how the Lakers thought it would, it was still a winning season. The tradition lives on.

HOMECOMING: GVSU’s Ricky Carbajal played his former team, Quincy University, Sunday.

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ond stanza, and GVSU’s controlling style of play proved to be the best kind of defense once again. The Lakers were able to get a taste of Sunday’s weather over a pair of practices earlier in the week, but Sunday’s conditions turned Allendale into a tundra. Not that it was a problem for the West Michiganbased squad. “Nothing really had to be

switched up,” said senior midfielder Charlie Socia. “We just had to be sure we were making crisp passes and putting strong pace on our balls.” The Lakers outshot the Knights 18-8, including a 7-4 advantage in shots on net. Andrea Strauss posted a foursave shutout for the Lakers, while Poteet made five saves for Bellarmine. GVSU advances to the Midwest Regional Championship on Friday, where it will face No. 1 Wisconsin-Parkside (18-03, 12-0-3 GLVC) in Kenosha,

Wis. UW-Parkside beat No. 5 Saginaw Valley State 2-0 in the other semifinal match on Sunday. The Lakers are ranked No. 11 in Division II, while UW-P is No. 3. Bellarmine played to a 1-1 draw against Wisconsin-Parkside in October. With Sunday’s win, the Lakers improved to 29-8-5 in NCAA Tournament matches all-time, including a sparkling 14-2-2 home record. GVSU has lost just one game in November over the last nine seasons.

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Robinson’s performance allowed him to take 11th place in all-time rushing yards at GVSU (2,374), passing the late Laker legend Cullen Finnerty. Robinson said his career at GVSU has been defined by how he prepared in the offseason. “There’s always this mentality of not really wanting it in the offseason,” Robinson said. “You just have to grind through it.” GVSU coach Matt Mitch-

spearheaded the impressive comeback effort, scoring 13 points in the second stanza, as UMSL went on a 38-13 run in the final 18 minutes before escaping with the 58-53 victory. Smith, one of three UMSL players to score in double figures, led the way with a game-high 17 points and 10 rebounds. Sabin also had a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards, but it wasn’t enough. “They were very aggressive,” said GVSU coach Ric Wesley. “We missed some easy ones, turned the ball over a little bit and they got in the bonus very early.” Twenty turnovers and 21 personal fouls allowed the Tritons to stay in the game. UMSL shot 26 of its 28 free-throw attempts in the second half, and was seemingly automatic at the line. The team hit 26-of-28 freebies (92.9 percent). GVSU junior forward Ricky Carbajal poured in 12 points, while senior center Chaz Rollins added nine, all in the first half, after knocking down all seven of his free throws. Sunday’s game at Quincy had a similar script. The Lakers raced out to a big secondhalf lead – and made it a 56-

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