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Lakers pay it forward GV surplus store donates furniture to local school

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HOUSING DEPT. CONDUCTS HEALTH, SAFETY CHECKS SEE A3 GIVING BACK: Julie Moore, a Grand Valley State University alumna, and her sixth grade class at Grandville Public South Elementary received

seven chairs and 28 tables for their classroom. The furniture was donated by the GVSU Surplus Store, located at the Steelcase building. BY DREW HOWARD DHOWARD@LANTHORN.COM

hrough the efforts and donations of the Grand Valley State University surplus store, a local elementary school received enough supplies to fill the needs of an entire classroom. Located at the Steelcase building, the surplus store is a recent addition to GVSU that aims to support the university by taking in used materials for recycling or later sale at the retail store. The sales of all items at the retail store go toward funding for the university. Items available for sale at the retail store include furniture, laptops, cell phones and

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office chairs, among other things. If an item brought into the surplus store cannot be reused, it is then recycled. Student employee Rebecca Ramos says that when given the chance, the surplus store tries to donate some of its items to local nonprofits such as Grandville Public South Elementary School. “We contacted Julie Moore, a teacher at Grandville Public South Elementary, and told her about the store,” Ramos said. “We told her that in certain approved opportunities, we can donate things that aren’t selling. In this case we had a large surplus of tables and chairs. When we have a large surplus of items, we look toward local nonprofits in need.”

The GVSU surplus store gave the classroom a total of seven chairs and 28 tables. “I spoke with the teacher on the phone, and she was very thankful for our help,” Ramos said. “We were happy to do something that would benefit not only the school but the area around us as well.” Moore, a sixth grade teacher, said the furniture donated by the surplus store was a much needed addition. “I had 28 desks in my classroom prior to the donation,” Moore said. “They were not at all conducive to a collaborative learning environment as driven by the new curriculum

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Students respond to federal court decision

GAY RIGHTS: Brody Cragg, Sean Diaz, Annika Gray, Levi Ryfiak and Emily Glownia stand to-

gether in the LGBT Resource Center. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold the ban on gay marriage in Michigan, overturning a previous ruling made in March.

Court upholds Michigan ban on gay marriage BY STEPHANIE BRZEZINSKI ASSISTANTNEWS@LANTHORN.COM

Michigan constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage since 2004 was overturned in March, allowing about 300 couples to marry legally based on equal protection under the law. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned this ruling on Nov. 6, upholding Michigan’s gay marriage ban. Colette Seguin-Beighley, director of the LGBT Resource Center at Grand Valley State University, said the court unfortunately continues to rule in favor of discrimination. “We’re on the wrong side of history,” Seguin-Beighley said. “Michigan is like the South during the Civil Rights Era because we have written discrimination into our constitution.” The 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in employment,

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housing and public accommodations based on a variety of things, from sex and race to height and weight. However, Seguin-Beighley said it leaves some important things out. “Marriage will bring immediate relief to many families, but it will not address some of the most difficult issues facing the queer community, such as homelessness and discrimination in housing and employment,” she said. “At GVSU, we have excellent protections in place in policies that protect around sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.” Leslie Boker, a GVSU senior and member of Out ‘N’ About, said people who oppose LGBT rights are often doing so in an attempt to impose gender conformity on others. “Society punishes and delegitimizes gay, bi and trans people and relationships,” Boker said. “That reflects on all of us. The homophobia and transphobia that make GVSU

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feel uncomfortable or unsafe for LGBT students spring from the cultural impulse to shove us back into the gender boxes we are perceived to have escaped from.” Seguin-Beighley acknowledged that there is a lot of opposition to same-sex marriage in Michigan, but she said there is still hope for the ban to be lifted in the future. “We value inclusiveness here at GVSU. That’s who we are as an institution,” she said. “As a society, people grow and change, and their understandings grow and change.” The same is true for marriage equality, Boker said. “The Michigan government is legislating unjust ideas about gender conformity to make sure people stay inside the lines,” Boker said. “There is no smooth, inevitable path toward equal rights, but there has been an enormous push for this cause, especially from mainstream gay interests.” Matthew Nugent, a GVSU senior and president of the College Republicans student organization, said he agrees with the circuit court’s ruling, believing that the 2004 constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage should be upheld. “Keeping social issues outside of the courts and leaving it with the political process is better for democracy,” Nugent said. “If the people of Michigan want to bring this up for referendum again and legally recognize same-sex marriages, then there is a process for it.” Boker agreed with Seguin-Beighley that maintaining the ban shows Michigan’s active discrimination against the LGBT community. “Marriage equality is a highly visible cause because it’s an easily understood and concrete goal,” Boker said. “Looking at the big picture, I’d say that marriage equality itself is less important than improved understanding and acceptance for LGBT identities. If that understanding were there, equality would naturally follow.” Nugent said the Republican position supports the right of the state, not the federal government, to determine who can marry legally. The party has historically supported traditional marriage. “It will affect GVSU students either when the state or the courts will put a stay on the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples,” he said. “We will understand the true impact of this decision if and when the United States Supreme Court takes up this issue.”

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Campus dining teams up with Red Cross Students send cards to heroes BY SHELBY PENDOWSKI SPENDOWSKI@LANTHORN.COM

ll around the world, people are preparing to celebrate the upcoming holiday season in different ways. Grand Valley State University has partnered with the American Red Cross to spread the holiday spirit one letter at a time. Holiday Mail for Heroes began at GVSU over three years ago and each year, volunteers man tables throughout campus. Students, faculty and community members can stop at the booths to jot down a “thank you” or “well wishes” to personnel in the armed forces or veterans. “Campus dining is not seeking any specific benefit, simply providing an opportunity for members of the campus community to acknowledge service people and veterans,” said Deb Rambadt, marketing manager of GVSU campus dining. “Campus dining partnered with the American Red Cross on this project as a community building effort. “We were drawn to the idea of doing something for others, and taking the time to thank veterans.” By hosting the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign, campus dining is responsible for providing cards, staffing the tables and facilitating an opportunity for the community to write letters to veterans and active service members. Sarah Day, director of service to the armed forces and international services at the American Red Cross Michigan region, has

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The Grand Valley State University L. William Seidman Center is hosting an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today in the Charles W. Loosemore Forum on the Pew Campus. Students of all interests and majors are invited to attend to learn more about careers in human resource management and to network with local employers. Attendees will also learn about the new major being offered at GVSU. Participants should dress business casual and bring their resumes. To register, contact shrmgv@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/management/.

The Grand Valley State University International Student Organization presents their annual event from to 8 p.m. today in the Loosemore Auditorium of the DeVos Center on the Pew Campus. The event is LIB 100 approved, and refreshments will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to hear speakers, participate in trivia and network with others. The Discover Business Abroad Conference raises awareness about the cultural challenges associated with business in other countries. For more information, contact Vanja Vidojevic at vidojevv@mail.gvsu.edu. TURKEY STUDY ABROAD SESSION

The Grand Valley State University Padnos International Center is presenting an informational session for those interested in studying abroad in Turkey at 5:30 p.m. today in D1-129 Mackinac Hall. The faculty-led program is open to students of any major who are interested in history and Middle East studies. The group will travel during the summer, and students will receive six GVSU credits for their time abroad. For more information, contact Jim Goode at goodej@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3184. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER

The Grand Valley State University bookstore is hosting a fundraising event at 1 p.m. on Friday in the Kirkhof Center lounge. The event includes free food, music and prizes. The event is part of the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition. The fashion show will feature GVSU apparel available for purchase at the bookstore. The campus community is invited to show their Laker pride and donate to the Children’s Fund, this year’s Battle of the Valleys charity. For more information, contact guikemal@gvsu.edu. RAD SEMINAR

The Grand Valley State University Women’s Center is sponsoring a defense seminar from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday in Room 0072 of the Kirkhof Center. The event is only open to women. Rape Aggression Defense is a defense program that involves techniques tailored specifically for women to use if they are attacked. Participants will learn prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, as well as hands-on training practice. To register, visit www.gvsu.edu/women_cen. For more information, contact Theresa Rowland at rowlanth@gvsu.edu.

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SHARING ENCOURAGEMENT: A GVSU campus dining representative encourages passersby to write a card for military

personnel and veterans. This year, the cards will go to local service members instead of being sent overseas.

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been working closely with campus dining on the project. “This is an opportunity for our organization, as well as the American citizens, to take a moment to write a thoughtful message to a service member or veteran or their family,” Day said. “It is really an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our local veterans and service members.” This is the first year that local American Red Cross chapters are organizing, handling and distributing the letters received through this program. “It has been exciting and a little confusing,” Day said. “Many of our partners were familiar with giving the cards to our national offices or shipping the cards overseas, so kind of redistributing that message to our partners on how to reorganize and connect with our local military and veteran

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with common core.” Moore said that when she received the donation she was completely surprised. “I was shocked,” Moore said. “I fully anticipated paying for the tables and chairs. The school has a budget for those kinds of things, but this was my choice to change from a traditional environment. I wanted something that facilitated small group discussions and learning activities. I was actu-

families has been somewhat of a challenge.” 700 cards in a few days. This year, camBy working with local chapters, rather pus dining hopes to receive 1,000 cards. than on a national level, the American Red Holiday Mail for Heroes sites began colCross can assure that the letters written in lecting cards on Nov. 11 and will cona community will remain in tinue to do so until Nov. 18. that community. “The entire campus comMichigan, with the munity is welcome to partic“The entire 10th highest veteran popipate in this goodwill effort,” campus ulation nationwide, has Rambadt said. “A simple plenty of veterans to send ‘thank you’ goes a long way. community is the cards out to. It is a quick way to show welcome to “We now have this mesrespect and brighten somesage that this card you sign participate in this one’s day.” here are Grand Valley is goThose wishing to write goodwill effort.” ing to go to a service memtheir gratitude or send ber or veteran right here in good tidings can stop by DEB RAMBADT the West Michigan commuone of several locations. CAMPUS DINING nity,” Day said. “It is a way to For a listing of all the celebrate them in our local times and locations, or community, not solely focus more information on the on veterans that are overseas or in medical Holiday Mail for Heroes program, visit ventures.” www.gvsufood.com or www.redcross. Last year, GVSU reached its goal of org/holidaymail.

ally willing to purchase the furniture using my own funds.” Moore said the new furniture has created a fresh dynamic in the classroom. “The students love having tables and chairs versus desks,” Moore said. “It not only aides in collaboration, but promotes a sense of community. As a result, students work much better together. “I am also able to enhance learning and higher level thinking by providing more hands-on, collaborative and ex-

ploratory activities that align with the common curriculum.” As a GVSU graduate, Moore said she hopes to give back to the university for all they gave her classroom. “I have always been a loyal GVSU graduate, and I attempt to give back,” Moore said. “Never did I imagine that GVSU would give so much to me.” The GVSU surplus store is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about the store, call (616) 331-9072.

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Grand Valley State University alumna Julie Moore is a sixth grade science teacher. Her class

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Former first daughter to speak at GV BY GABRIELLA PATTI GPATTI@LANTHORN.COM

usan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford, will be speaking during the second lecture in Grand Valley State University’s College of Education 50th Anniversary Golden Lecture Series about what education was like for her parents. “The Education of Gerald R. Ford” will take place Nov. 18 in the Loosemore Auditorium in the DeVos Center on the Pew Campus. There will be an opening reception at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will be moderated by Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies’ Director Gleaves Whitney and will also feature Hendrik Booraem, author of “Young Jerry Ford.” Linda McCrea, director of teacher education at GVSU and chair of the 50th anniversary committee for the college, said the lecture will include different perspectives on the life of Ford. “It is always important to continue

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to learn and to look at things from different perspectives,” McCrea said. “Many students only know Ford from the museum that sits across the street. It is important to know where one’s roots are and where education started and where we are.” McCrea said the lecture will include a discussion about Ford’s signing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, which provided equal access to education for children with physical and mental disabilities. The discussion will also look at the role that the Ford family had in the community of Grand Rapids, Whitney said. He added that the panel will discuss what the ingredients of Ford’s success were. “He had excellent schooling, which prepared him to go to U of M and Yale law school,” Whitney said. “If you look at all the elements, he had a great platform.” Whitney added that Ford came from a troubled background and that the panel will look at how he overcame these difficulties and became the 38th

president of the United States. “He did not have it easy, even though people assume he did,” Whitney said. “That in itself is interesting that someone coming out of a troubled home could go on to be a great leader.” Whitney said that he is hoping for a good student turnout and that students may be able to draw connections between aspects of Ford’s childhood and students’ childhoods today. “We learn so much so much through empathy, and we learn empathy by hearing and accepting the stories of others,” Whitney said. The lecture is LIB 100 approved and will include a question and answer session following the lecture. The College of Education 50th Anniversary Golden Lecture Series is a four-part lecture series to celebrate 50 years of teacher preparation programs at GVSU. The next event in the series, “The State of Education in Michigan,” will occur on Feb. 10 and will feature State Superintendent Mike P. Flanagan and a panel of West Michigan administrators.

Housing implements new Campus plans for new restaurants health and safety checks BY AUDRA GAMBLE NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

s the construction of the new Grand Valley State University laboratory science building draws to a close, so too does the construction of The Marketplace, the future home for the two-story version of the University Bookstore. With the bookstore moving out of the Kirkhof Center, quite a bit of room will open up on the first floor of the Kirkhof Center. Campus dining is already planning what will happen with this extra space. In a Residence Housing Association forum focused on campus dining issues, managers from campus dining addressed the future of GVSU food. First on the agenda is finishing the renovation to Kleiner Marketplace. “We put a plan in place to raise our dining to the level of the academic buildings,” said Tom Minor, general manager of campus dining. “Next summer, we’ll build our coffee shop and give the C-Store a face lift.” Additionally, the campus dining team is making plans for the Kirkhof Center. When the bookstore moves out of the Kirkhof Center, the Subway that is currently in the bottom floor of the Kirkhof Center will move upstairs and will double in size. However, that won’t be the only change to the dining options in the Kirkhof Center. “We’re looking at putting a Panda Express upstairs too,” Minor said. “We’re pretty close to coming with a final agreement with them.” There will be a third brand name dining option on the main floor of the Kirkhof Center as well, but that third option has yet to be finalized. The Marketplace will hold more than the bookstore, with two brand-

her dorm room to prepare for on-campus housing inspections that will take place from Nov. 10 to Nov. 21.

Inspections moved before students leave for break To make it more convenient for students, the housing department rand Valley State Uni- has moved up these safety checks versity’s housing depart- to when students are still on camment will be performing pus before long breaks. The invenhealth and safety checks tory checks of the safety equipment in on-campus housing will still be included, in addition to making sure there are from Nov. 10 to Nov. no prohibited items or 21. Emails were sent out violations in the stuto residents to inform “We’re not dents’ living units. them of the inspections. going through “We’ve simply These checks have moved the timeline of not happened in years anybody’s this process up a little prior, which sparks personal bit in order to be able interest as to why the to inspect the unit housing department belongings.” when the students is choosing to change are around so that we their policies. BRAD MUELLER can correct any issues Typically, the housRESIDENT in a timely manner ing department conASSISTANT and also have those ducts checks after stueducational conversadents leave for major tions with students,” breaks, such as winter said Nathan Veeneand spring break. Personnel conman, facilities manager of housing ducting the fire safety checks look and residence life. over the fire extinguishers, smoke At least two resident asdetectors and thermostats, and make sure all windows are closed to sistants will be present at the help prevent the pipes from freezing. checks. If a unit has a violation, BY ALLISON RIBICK ARIBICK@LANTHORN.COM

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a note will be posted on the back of the student’s door. The students will then have 48 hours to correct the violation. “If they fail a second time, they would potentially meet with (their) living center director and have a conversation about that behavior or what the prohibited item is,” Veeneman said. “(The health and safety checks) provides us (with) an opportunity to educate students on fire safety and health and safety.” Brad Mueller, resident assistant of Arthur C. Hills Living Center, has done all of his health and safety checks already. “They’re fantastic, most everyone is in compliance,” Mueller said. “I would say that 99 percent of people are living in safe environments.” Mueller has confidence that students in other living centers will pass the checks as well. “We’re not going through anybody’s personal belongings,” he said. “Unless they’re in violation of something or

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ed food choices going in to the new building as well. “The Marketplace building will have two food venues,” Minor said. “One of them is a Starbucks and the other one is a restaurant called Which Wich?” Which Wich? is a sandwich shop that allows customers to check off what they want on their sandwich bag and then hand their list of selections to the sandwich maker. “It’s going to be side by side with Starbucks, and I think we’re going to open it in the summer, in May,” Minor said. “It’s a nice brand, we’ll have the third one in Michigan.” The brands that campus dining brings to the GVSU campus are carefully chosen. “A lot of thinking goes into what category of food we want to bring to campus,” Minor said. The brands are chosen based on demographics of the campus, surrounding businesses and other factors. Some of these factors are determined by the campus dining style survey. The most recent style survey closed early this week. “We’ve had over 1,600 responses right now,” said Deb Rambadt, marketing manager for campus dining. “It’s pretty comprehensive, and that will help us develop action plans for next semester and the following fall. The survey really helps us find out what students are looking for next and how they feel.” Results from the most recent survey will be available in mid-December. As of now, the new branded restaurants on campus will only accept debit dollars. “Meal swipes are only for nonbranded areas,” Minor said. “We’re talking about maybe a different meal plan that would cost more but you could use more. We’re looking at that for fall 2016. We have a lot of discussion about how to redo meal plans and make it easier for everybody.”

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The very real issue of sexual harassment silently walked down New York City streets that soon became viral. The actress is a reflection of the objectification that occurs every day. Objectify: to reduce a person to an object; to confiscate their humanity with a word, a look, a touch. People become inanimate in the midst of harassment. As a young woman, this diminution is all too familiar. Many of the video’s comments when typed out may appear harmless, but in actuality they are not. This damage is not limited to stereotypical “women.” People in general, whichev-

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ast week Hollaback!, an anti-street harassment organization, aired a video of a woman being catcalled as she

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D o you think state s sho u ld ma ke the de c isio n abo ut s a me- sex mar r iag e?

LIDIA KAUFFMAN “I think it should be an issue voted on by the state. If the majority says no, they should have that freedom to decide.”

er gender identification, do not head outside in search of this pestering. When downtown for class or work, reaching that destination is our sole goal. We are not yearning for what resembles compliments or “innocent” greetings. It is incredibly discomforting when a stranger approaches someone of our age, typically unacquainted with city settings. These “compliments” are interpreted as potential threats to our safety. They generate hesitancy before exploring the city alone, which should not exist especially in broad

daylight. And especially when a person, such as myself, values their independence but, frankly, fears the audacity of strangers. Obviously, my words don’t hold true for everyone, but at least from my experience I can attest to this. Last weekend, I rode the Greyhound home to Detroit. Being a frequent user of public transportation, I have become quite accustomed to certain intrusions on my comfort zone and exercise necessary precautions, but that does not imply acceptability. For the most part I am a

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An older man should not sit next to a young girl when every single other seat on a bus is vacant. Any form of touching is inappropriate, regardless of the motivation. Any remark on my appearance, complimentary or otherwise, is misdirected. You are not entitled to terms of endearment. The times I had to relocate while waiting in the Detroit bus station due to these safety offenses were exhausting. Buses issue warnings on smoking and violence on board. Where is the briefing on the very real issue of sexual harassment?

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friendly person. I will gladly return a hello or a smile. I appreciate a held door. Be it in a suitable environment, those exchanges are polite. However, I am not comfortable with a random city dweller advancing toward me for no apparent reason from a distance when emitting no attempt to interact. I understand that some people are genuinely trying to be mannerly on public transit, but it is just not as innocent as it appears when it distresses people. A constant guard is our façade designed to protect ourselves.

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Michigan’s ban on gay marriage was recenty upheld in the appeals court, giving the decision back to the states

n March, a federal judge overturned a state constitutional amendment in Michigan banning same-sex marriage. Last week, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned this ruling, which had the effect of upholding Michigan’s gay marriage ban. Before getting into the opinion portion of this editorial, we want to be clear about what will be addressed. There will be no opinion stated regarding the gay marriage ban itself, as everyone is entitled to their own opinion and reasoning. Instead, we will focus on the power of the courts. In the Roe v. Wade case, it was decided that women had the right to an abortion under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which grants equal protection under the law. Though this case happened over

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40 years ago in 1973, the abortion issue is still a hot topic for discussion. It continues to divide people across the U.S., similar to today’s debate over gay marriage. This was a case where the court made a decision that should have been decided by the states. The 10th Amendment states that, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people.” Decisions that carry such weight in redefining the country – such as the abortion issue or the definition of marriage – should be reserved for each state and its people instead of being decided by the courts. In Michigan’s case, it was decided by people of the state that gay marriage should be banned. This is not to say whether this ban was right or wrong, but in defense of

the fact that the state had the right to make this decision – a right granted to it in the 10th Amendment. At this point in time, this state constitutional amendment will only be changed when the people of Michigan decide to do so, instead of having the federal government declare what all states must do. If the views have changed since the amendment was passed, which may be the case, then the people should put this issue back on the ballot again. Major social changes that are decided by the federal government seem to tear people apart instead of bringing them together. People have very different opinions, especially regarding long-standing cultural norms. We applaud the court for allowing the states to determine their own destiny instead of deciding it unilaterally for them.

A voting retrospective BY MACKENZIE BUSH MBUSH@LANTHORN.COM

voted in-person for the first time last week. When I arrived at my precinct to check in, one of the girls behind the table turned to the other and said, “That’s six!” She explained to me that I was only the sixth young voter they’d seen all day. Unfortunately, this didn’t surprise me. I had a lot of friends tell me that they weren’t going to vote. Some people

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forgot to request absentee ballots, or they didn’t have a way to get to their precinct, which was sometimes quite far away. Some of them didn’t care, gave excuses about being forced to vote for “the lesser of two evils,” or made arguments that their vote wouldn’t be the deciding vote anyway. Or sometimes, they didn’t really have a reason – they just stayed home. Despite talking a pretty strong game and posting a lot of social justice stuff on my Tumblr, I thought about skipping the polls as well. As someone who deals with a decent amount of anxiety, the idea of walking into this new place and doing this new thing seemed daunting. It would have been easier to not vote. The only time I had to go was during my threehour break between classes, of which I have four on Tuesdays. I debated actually studying for my Spanish test, or maybe just taking a nap.

And I wasn’t crazy about the 45-minute drive both ways to Belmont, either. However, I forced myself out the door, bribing myself with Starbucks and an “I Voted!” sticker. But in the end, it wasn’t bad at all. The women working there were all pleasant and eager to help me, especially when I told them it was my first time voting in-person. I didn’t screw up the ballot and have to ask for a new one. And for some reason, I’d pictured lines and waiting time, but I was in and out of the parking lot in less than ten minutes. As I drove back to Allendale, I couldn’t help wondering about the process of voting, whether we’re doing enough to actually make voting easy for people. Couldn’t we declare election days national holidays, so most people could be out of school and work in order to make it

to the polls? Could we set up cool voting events, like concerts? Or, is it even possible that we could all vote online? Of course, voting online would have to be handled very delicately, through a perfect online system, and we know that developing webpages isn’t exactly one of this administration’s strengths (lookin’ at you, Obamacare website debacle of 2014). But perhaps a system that requires a PIN set at the Secretary of State, a Social Security Number and several other security checks would be a great solution for all. It’ll be a while until we vote next, and it is most likely that not much will have changed about the process. But seriously, let’s make sure to get our absentee ballots filed next time and register and all that jazz. Bug your friends about it if you have to. If we want to be treated like adults, we need to vote like them, too.

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GV to host poetry slam BY DUANE EMERY DEMERY@LANTHORN.COM

hey say poetry is meant to be seen and heard, rather than read. The upcoming Grand Valley State University poetry slam, Cafe Mahogany, offers students and professional poets the opportunity to experience such poetry as well as socialize, listen to live music and enjoy a free dinner. Cafe Mahogany will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Room 2250 at the Kirkhof Center. “This is our biggest event for the fall semester,” said Brianna Pannell, president of the Black Student Union, the host of the event. “This year we have 14 performers – 11 students and three guests.” Cafe Mahogany was started four years ago as a forum for poets to share their work

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with the campus community. relationships, materialistic things and love. “We just wanted a safe space for us all Not all of the performers will be reciting to recite poetry,” Pannell said. poetry, however. Some GVSU “We felt needed to be heard by students will also be singing. other people. We didn’t want “I like to perform because “I believe great to make it a judgment or presgetting people to relate to the sure zone, this is a safe space music I find interesting and poetry comes for you to come and try out connecting with audiences from experience are feelings that I treasure,” for people to listen.” Pannell said performance said James Williams, one of and personal is an important part of pothe performers. thought.” etry, and good poetry is made Williams will be singing through reflection on one’s life. “Heaven,” by John Legend. He “I believe great poetry comes BRIANNA PANNELL said rather than being nerBLACK from experience and personal vous, he is anxious to showSTUDENT UNION thought,” she said. “A lot of our case his talents. PRESIDENT participants this year talk about “The attendance of this school issues, life experience, event is nothing to take lightly,” emotional issues, their narrahe said. tive put into rhythmic tone.” While performing in front of an audiShe said poets will cover topics such as ence can be a stressful and scary thing,

Williams said it is worth it to be able to express himself in an artistic way that may otherwise go unappreciated. Pannell agrees, adding that it is crucial to perform poetry and art to fully appreciate it. “It is important to read poetry out loud because you can convey emotion you can’t when reading to yourself,” Pannell said. “You can be more animated within the text of the poem.” The three-hour event will be broken into two sections, with an intermission for participants to socialize and enter to win giveaways. Dinner will be free of charge, and will be catered by campus dining. “When people come to Cafe Mahogany, they will take in the atmosphere, hear great performances and enjoy a delicious free meal,” Williams said. “It is going to be a night to remember.”

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have prohibited items, they have no reason to be worried.” Some commonly found prohibited items are candles, rope or holiday lights and multi-headed Medusa lamps. Certain prohibited kitchen appliances are common too, such as toaster ovens. Another reason the housing department chose to change the date of the inspection is that students will be going home shortly after. “This gives you the opportunity to retain that item and take it home and you can use it at home, just not on campus,” Veeneman said. “It’s a conve-

nience factor for students.” Health and safety checks will occur across all living centers on GVSU’s Allendale Campus. This procedure will continue to happen once a semester near a long break. “The biggest thing about this is to make sure that there’s no hazard that makes the living environment unsafe,” Veeneman said. “This process also gives us, as housing, the opportunity to identify future improvements.” To read about the policies and procedures of on-campus housing, visit pages 10 through 18 on the residential services guide on the housing department’s website at www.gvsu.edu/housing.

Saying that he wants to take biology “out of the textbook and into the real world,” he looks to spread his knowledge through his lectures. “The conference aims to inform high school students and their teachers about the rapidly evolving advancements and careers in medicine and genetics research while giving multiple lectures and discussing medical advancements and social issues in the realm of genetics,” Dill said. Additionally, in 1997, the National Association of Biology Teachers presented Rhine with the NABT Honorary Membership Award. This award is given to one teacher in the U.S. annually and is the highest honor that the association can bestow upon members of the profession. “Although some of Dr. Rhine’s topics are sometimes mentioned by the mainstream media sources, most of what you hear and understand from his lectures is work that he has gleamed from countless medical journals, technical research papers, colleagues and friends, and medical conferences,” Dill said. “He has a very concise way of synthesizing this information into something that is very exciting and understandable for the public.”

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enetics and chromosomal and monogenic inheritance are not often well-received when talked about at 9 a.m. On Nov. 10, Sam Rhine presented just this and much more at Grand Valley State University to a crowd of high school students. Rhine has been coming to GVSU for the past 11 years to share his knowledge of genetic information to high school students and teachers. Rhine’s 2014-2015 lecture was sponsored by the Regional Math and Science Center. Over 300 high school students were in attendance from several schools including Forest Hills Northern, Allendale, Pine River, Hopkins, North Muskegon, Kenowa Hills, Portage Central and Portage Northern. Rhine began the conference with a review of chromosomal and monogenic inheritance. He then gave an overview of the human genome, providing a basis for the focus of this year’s conference

entitled, “The Genetics of Common Diseases.” His one-day conferences are designed to teach the latest in genetics advances and active research areas. Basic concepts of human cancer, stem cells and human tissue engineering were the primary focuses of the 11th annual Genetic Update Conference. Each year, Rhine switches the focus of his scientific conference to emphasize another aspect of science to present to students in attendance. “We hope students come away with a deeper understanding of genetics and medicine and they get excited about entering this profession,” said Margo Dill of the Regional Math and Science Center. “These types of medical advances and the cutting edge research is very exciting and motivating for students to think they could dedicate themselves to medicine in this way. It would be a very fulfilling career choice.” Rhine has traveled the country giving lectures for over 30 years. He has also spoken to audiences in Toronto and Montreal; Tokyo; Vienna; Prague; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Nairobi, Kenya, devoting himself to the spread of genetics education.

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SIMPLIFYING SCIENCE: Sam Rhine discusses chromosomal and monogenic inheritance with over 300 local high school

students at Grand Valley State University. Rhine has been leading genetics conferences at GVSU for the past 11 years.

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Celebrating the seniors

As Grand Valley State University continues to experience an expanding international population, diversity equally ceases to run thin. Come experience GVSU’s international side at the seventh annual cultural showcase, Global Gala. Throughout the showcase, a variety of performances by student organizations will come together to give GVSU an exotic taste of their homeland; literally. Global Gala attracts over 350 members of the Grand Rapids community, and will feature dancing, free food, a free raffle and more. The showcase will be hosted in the Grand River Room of Kirkhof on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. SENIOR DANCE CONCERT

Join in on the celebration and reflection of five Grand Valley State University graduating seniors who will showcase their years of hard work during their final collegiate performance, “Existence.” Invoking a mix of emotional reactions, including stress, relief, struggle and happiness, “Existence” aims to be a performance that showcases each dancer’s own personal aesthetics. The performance will be hosted on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, room 1600 on the Allendale Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. SATURDAY NIGHT DIVE

Enjoy a night of comedic fun, as Spotlight Productions hosts its last open mic night for the fall semester. The event is free and open to anyone regardless of comedic experience, and each participant will receive 10 minutes to make the crowd lose their breath in laughter. Saturday Night Dive will be hosted in Area 51 of the Kirkhof Center on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information on signing up to perform, contact Spotlight Productions through social media or e-mail their Comedy Chair person at comedygv@gmail.com. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL

The Grand Rapids Symphony will bring to life the classic award-winning performance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at the DeVos Performance Hall this weekend. The symphony will provide the live soundtrack which will include tracks such as Make ‘Em Laugh, Fit as a Fiddle, You Were Meant for Me and more. The musical will make an appearance Friday through Sunday with tickets starting at $18 and $5 for full time students. For more information on show times, visit www. devosperformancehall.com/schedule/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-singin-rain. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER

Grab a sneak peek of what the University Bookstore has to offer as they host a fashion show that will feature the 2014 Battle of the Valleys tee, GV Fashions and more all the while raising money for charity. The bookstore will host free food, music and will be raffling off prizes. Raffle tickets will be sold at $1 each. The bookstore is joining in on the Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition where 100% of the proceeds from raffle tickets will go directly to the Grand Valley Children’s fund. Show off your Laker pride on Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center lounge. MARY POPPINS

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time will be gracing the stage of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre; none other than Mary Poppins. This supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure follows the infamous nanny, Mary Poppins, who takes the children she nannies on magical adventures that in turn, teach the family how to value each other again. The show will take place Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information on ticket prices, visit www. grctpoppins2014.blogspot.com.

GradFest helps students transition to alums BY BEN GLICK BGLICK@LANTHORN.COM

s the fall semester soon draws to an end, graduation ceremonies and its stresses are found to be not too far off. Seniors may find their exit from studies at Grand Valley State University easier than expected with help of GradFest. Vendors, products, services and activities will be present at GradFest, with the sole purpose of helping seniors prepare for their graduation. “GradFest is an event held prior to commencement, celebrating students’ success and offering all graduation related services in one spot,” said Alexis Rangel, assistant director of Alumni Relations. Students will also have the chance to meet with representatives from the career fair, financial aid and the Alumni Association to talk about life after graduation. “We want to make students aware of all of the services that are available to them as an alum and make the transition into their next phase of life as easy as possible,” Rangel said. Prices of graduation materials will increase after GradFest concludes, so students are encouraged to take advantage of the special discounts during the event. However, the event is not just about business. Besides serving as a concentrated marketplace for everything a grad-

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uate may need, GradFest is also a time for graduates to reflect on their college careers. “Many students remember the fun and exciting atmosphere when they first came to campus, and we want to make sure that students leave on that same note,” Rangel said. Refreshments will be served at the event, and students can have their photo taken by a professional photographer. “The exhibitors have gathered to honor the accomplishments of the students and provide a fun and festive atmosphere,” Rangel said. GradFest is hosted with the help of Alumni Relations, the Career Center, the Dean of Stu-

dents, the Office of Student Life and the University Bookstore. “GradFest is a great time for students to take a quick breather before exams and really celebrate all of their accomplishments,” Rangel said. Prizes will be provided by Alumni Relations and given away to seniors in recognition for their time spent at the university. “It’s a great way to celebrate all of their hard work over the past few years,” Rangel said. Besides the ritual of graduation itself, it’s what students do after their graduation that, Rangel hopes, will begin their lives on the right foot. “I’m always amazed to

hear what they will be doing after graduation,” Rangel said. “It’s exciting to hear that our newest alums will be representing GVSU all over the country and making an impact in their communities.” GradFest will take place in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and in the Loosemore Auditorium of the DeVos Center on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free, but attendees must bring their student ID.

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Sorority honors Latina empowerment Annual event will recognize Grand Rapids women BY MADDIE FORSHEE MFORSHEE@LANTHORN.COM

elta Tau Lambda, a Grand Valley State University Latinabased sorority, has established a new annual tradition of honoring and empowering women. The event recognizes Latina women around the Grand Rapids community; an event no better named than ‘Salute to Latinas.’ Delta Tau Lambda was established at GVSU in January. Once the sorority received its charter, members began to plan events to get their name out there. The women of Delta Tau Lambda have hosted resume workshops for inner-city high school seniors, held bake sales and clothing drives and have participated in breast cancer awareness events in Grand Rapids. Salute to Latinas is the newest addition to their list of philanthropic events. Delta Tau Lambda’s national organization requires that each chapter holds the event once a year, but the chapter

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study psychology. The Diamond Award, an award to honor a Latina woman in the community who is most deserving of recognition, was also given away. The recipient was Sue Garza, a close friend and coworker to one of the alumna of the chapter. The keynote speaker of the event was Leslie King, who began the Sacred Beginnings Women’s Transitional Program in Grand Rapids. In an effort to shed light on prostitution in Grand Rapids and empower women who have been affected by human trafficking, she began the program in 2006. King was forced into prostitution at age 15 and endured 20 years of it before entering a rehabilitation program. Since the program’s start, she has helped over 400 women in the local community. King also serves on the committee for the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, is president of the Kent County Recovery Housing Program and runs the all-volunteer Sacred Beginnings Program all while pursuing her master’s degree in social work at GVSU. “If I hadn’t been where I’ve been, I wouldn’t be who I am,” King said. “No matter what anyone tells you what you can’t do, only you know what you won’t do. I pushed myself to the limit.”

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SCHOLARS: Maria Marcos, recipient of the Lydia Cruz & Sandra Maria Scholarship, holds

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starting point guard at the NCAA level. Grand Valley State junior Aaron Hayes knows this as well as anyone. As a sophomore at John F. Kennedy High School (Taylor, Mich.), Hayes was somewhat overshadowed. He racked up 211 points and a teamhigh 52 assists, but it was neither his team nor his time. That honor belonged to star senior, Breland Hogan, who led the Eagles in both assists (52) and points (495). Hogan, who became a four-year starting point guard at GVSU the next year, didn’t forget about his backcourt mate despite his rise to the NCAA Division II ranks. Hogan made a number of trips home to watch Hayes finish his high school career, and even introduced him to one of his Laker teammates -- fellow GVSU point guard Rob Woodson. “He started bringing Rob around my senior year,” Hayes said. “We started building a relationship there.” From there, all three point guards continued to improve. Each had different skill sets and different opportunities to show them off, but they all had talent. As a sophomore at GVSU, Woodson was somewhat overshadowed. He decided to redshirt -- it was neither his team nor his time. He continued to work, however, and proved to be an effective change-of-pace option off the bench when Hogan needed a breather. Hogan battled through a few mediocre seasons with the Lakers, but elevated his game in the process. He earned an All-GLIAC Second Team plaudit in the 2012-13 campaign as a senior before continuing his playing career overseas. Woodson’s willingness to wait was worth it. The fifth-year senior cap-

tained the Lakers to a 19-8 season a year ago, and seemed to make play after play in crunch time. He too earned an All-GLIAC Second Team laurel for his efforts, and continued his playing career in Denmark. “We lost our MVP, our late-game playmaker and a guy that did so much for us last year,” said GVSU coach Ric Wesley. “We’ve got to develop a rhythm, a confidence, a strategy for how we’re going to finish games.” As a starter, Woodson was a savvy on-ball defender, a zone beater and a floor general who could make plays in transition. His most important role, however, may have been that of a role model. His Laker teammates -- from the starting lineup to the practice squad -- seemed to respect him. One of those practice squad players was a junior from Oakland Community College. The point guard had all the skills to contribute, but was forced to redshirt last season after a creditrelated holdup in the transfer process. It was neither his time nor his team. “It was killing my soul just to sit there,” Hayes said. “At first I was devastated I couldn’t play, but I turned the negative into a positive. I just thought, ‘I’m going to graduate ahead of time, I’m going to be able to learn the offense more than I would have if I didn’t sit out that year and I’m going to be able to build relationships with my teammates for the next two years that I’ll be here.’ “When I got here I already knew (Rob) so me and him clicked. He showed me the ropes and guided me through that first year. Watching him -- it was amazing because of where he started at and then where he ended at -- that was crazy.” certainly helped Hayes grow as a point guard, but sandwiched between their guidance was a certain coach at Oakland CC who taught him a thing or two

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GV seniors begin final post-season journey Lakers sweep ODU in first round, will play SVSU on Saturday BY JAY BUSHEN SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

ix members of the Grand Valley State volleyball team stood before family and friends inside Fieldhouse Arena on Saturday for a pre-match ceremony to honor the seniors on Senior Day. Wayne State players waited patiently on their bench downcourt as announcer Chris Nicholas read through a script of GVSU accolades -- a rundown of noteworthy statistics, career accomplishments and milestones -- while home fans cheered appropriately. Midway through the presentation, the Wayne State players got up and moved to the nearest side court. No disrespect was intended or taken as a result of the temporary departure; the Warriors were simply trying to stay loose for the match. It was a long presentation. And deservedly so. “As coaches, we always get another

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opportunity to have another team, another season, another group of kids,” Scanlon said. “So when you have a special group like this come through, you want them to be able to realize all their dreams and everything that they’ve worked for. “That’s where we’re at with this group. I really feel like they’ve trusted a lot, believed in what we’ve been trying to do and worked through injuries -- it just seems like it’s one thing after another with this group. Sometimes you struggle through adversity, but now this group is mature enough to where nothing really bothers them.” Four of the six members; Abby Aiken, Christina Canepa, Clair Ruhenkamp and Ally Simmons; contributed heavily on the 2012 team, which finished 15-14. The Lakers have come a long way since. Over the next three seasons, the team has gone 77-16, won a pair of regular season GLIAC crowns and a GLIAC Tournament title. It wasn’t easy, but the foursome found a way. “It’s amazing we’ve been through so

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in a back-and-forth postseason clash with Wayne County CC. Hayes suffered a thigh bruise early in the game, but decided to play through the injury. With time winding down, Hayes showed his potential. “In the last few minutes he scored 13 points on his own,” Joubert said. “It wasn’t off set plays. It was determination. It was ‘you guys can’t stop me.’ He

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about the position. Antoine “The Judge” Joubert, Michigan’s 1983 Mr. Basketball recipient, was a three-year starter from 1984-87 at the University of Michigan. He distributed 539 career assists, the third-most in program history, and helped bring the Wolverines back-toback Big Ten championships during his time in Ann Arbor. Under Joubert’s tutelage, Hayes quickly became a star for the Raiders. He was an all-everything player -- all-freshman, all-conference, all-tournament -- in the Michigan Community College Athletic Conference ranks, and led the NJCAA in both free throws made (251) and attempted (309) in 2012-13. “He can get to the bucket on anyone,” Joubert said. “He’s an aggressive player, an aggressive guard and a great defender. When you talk about guys willing to pressure the ball, he’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. All of the things you want the coach to have, he has.” For Joubert, one memory of Hayes stands out. Oakland CC was engaged

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‘CHIEF’ LEADS LAKERS TO EXHIBITION WIN AT HOPE The Grand Valley State men’s basketball team shot efficiently and dominated in the paint en route to a 82-64 victory over Hope in an exhibition contest on Tuesday night. GVSU shot 50 percent from the field, while outrebounding the Dutchmen 46-28. The Lakers took a 44-22 lead into the locker room at halftime against a consistently strong Division III squad. Senior center Darren ‘Chief’ Washington led GVSU with a game-high 20 points, converting 8-of-9 field goals and 4-of-5 free throws. Junior Ricardo Carbajal notched 13 points, while senior forward Chaz Rollins grabbed 10 rebounds and nine points. GVSU shot 30-of-38 from the charity stripe, good for a 78.9 percentage. The Lakers held Hope to 34.4 percent shooting from the floor. GVSU opens the season with back-to-back games against Missouri-St. Louis and Quincy on Nov. 15 and 16.

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much,” Canepa said. “It’s crazy that it’s almost over but we all have each other.” Individual milestones have been a byproduct of their dedication. Canepa, for example, owns the second-most digs in GVSU history. Ruhenkamp ranks ninth in career assists. Aiken has

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PARLING, WOLTERS EARN WEEKLY GLIAC AWARDS A pair of Grand Valley State athletes were honored by the GLIAC over the weekend for their impressive play. GVSU quarterback Heath Parling was slated as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week following a six-touchdown performance in a 42-7 win over Tiffin. He went 17-32 for 254 yards and four touchdowns through the air, while rushing three times for 40 yards and two scores on the ground. The six touchdown performance is a career-high for Parling. On the hardwood, fellow senior Kaitlyn Wolters turned in an attentiongrabbing performance of her own. Wolters was named the GLIAC North Division Player of the Week following two solid matches in which GVSU earned two sweeps. Over the two matches, Wolters racked up 60 assists, 21 digs, 12 kills, five blocks and two aces. Wolters, a setter, totaled 12 kills and hit .632 in the two wins without committing an error. She earned her 2,000th career assist early in Friday night’s game against Saginaw Valley State.

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rand Valley State head coach Matt Mitchell will be the first to admit that the 2014 season has been frustrating. His Lakers aren’t headed to the playoffs. They lost five games for the first time since 1999. They failed to beat a ranked opponent once. But there’s one last shot at a sliver of redemption – and hope for the future – as GVSU (5-5, 5-4 GLIAC) approaches the last week of the season. As is tradition, GVSU will wrap up the year with a clash against archrival Saginaw Valley State. The Cardinals (2-8, 2-7 GLIAC) have been reduced to mincemeat all season, but the rivalry remains. “Even with both teams not having seasons like they expected to have this year, it’s going to be really big for our program going forward. For recruiting and our program as a whole,” said senior defensive lineman Isiah Dunning. GVSU’s seniors took care of business – and then some – in their final

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home game, a 42-7 trouncing of Tiffin. Nearly two-dozen GVSU seniors will suit up for their final collegiate game in Saginaw on Saturday afternoon, with no love lost between the two programs. “If you look at the rosters there are a lot of players who know each other who have played each other in the past – either in high school or last year twice in a row,” said senior quarterback Heath Parling. “I think anytime you suit up against Saginaw you kind of use the expression, ‘Toss the records out the window.’ “More importantly it’s just another chance to play football for us seniors… its going to be emotional but really fun.” Parling, a sixth-year senior, will attempt to emulate last week’s performance, in which he accounted for six touchdowns and was tabbed GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week. Senior running backs Chris Robinson and Hersey Jackson and will sport a GVSU uniform for the last time in the tilt. SEE FOOTBALL ON A9

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Coach Crandall BY PETE BARROWS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

he coaching tree rooted under Janel Burgess has a new blossom, and her name is Dani Crandall. The Earth makes its rounds day after day as though it was a basketball spun on a finger in the sky, and from the planetary to the molecular, life, like basketball, is constant motion. Through the movement, change is inevitable. That’s just the way it is. It’s also occasionally welcome, as it was for recent Grand Valley State alumna Dani Crandall. Six months ago, Crandall laced up her sneakers one final time as a player on the Laker women’s basketball team. Although unforeseen at the time, her service to the program wasn’t over. Not yet. At the conclusion of an internship with current Laker women’s basketball strength and conditioning coach, Joe Poferri, Crandall considered her options and campaigned to Burgess to extend her time at GVSU. “I presented the idea of me being a graduate assistant to her in the spring, and I pitched that I could help,” Crandall said. “I know the system, the program, the traditions, the staff and the girls all really well, and told her that I was interested in being a strength coach. “I then pointed out that if she was going to continue to use Joe (Poferri), that it would be a great outlet for me to continue to work with the team since I know his system and his exercises, too.” It was a successful pitch.

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So, after being tabbed to cently called teammates in the All-GLIAC First Team quite the same way as she and leaving her mark on both once did. GVSU and the GLIAC, Cran“I guess I don’t really know dall took a degree in exercise what the team is like away science and her astute bas- from basketball anymore,” ketball acumen, and traded Crandall said. “We were alin her sneakers for a whistle. ways close and loved to hang It’s been a smoother out with each other, but I transition so far than many don’t necessarily know what might have anticipated for that’s like currently since I Crandall -- the freshly re- had to remove myself from moved senior captain of the that scene as a coach. team she now coaches. “I do still think the team is “People ask me all the getting along great, though. time if it’s hard not play- They play well, they’re enjoying and still being around it ing the process and speaking or if I miss playing, and the from what I’ve seen at practruth is that I tices and games, don’t,” Crandall if the chemistry said. “It’s weird. “I lean on Dani to isn’t better than I miss lacing it was last year, give me insight up because it’s it’s just as good.” been a part of and to remind me What she me for four can do is jump what it’s like to years, but at back onto to be a player...” the same time, the court to I haven’t been model drills removed long she’s executed JANEL BURGESS enough to miss for years, and COACH it that bad. is more famil“M a y b e iar with than that’s a good the back of her thing, maybe hand. She’ll it’s a bad thing, but right even periodically lace up as now, I really enjoy my role a body on the scout team, being a coach and a men- and when the need arises, tor to the girls while being demonstrates with a swish of there for the coaches also.” the net or a subtle crossover Both the players and that it’s her role -- not her coaches she now works with game -- that has changed. have enjoyed working with She can also share her coach Crandall too, albeit years of experience as well the dynamic of the relation- as insights gleaned on and ship has changed. off the court with both her Crandall can no longer players and the coaches she bail the team out with her works with. And all of what play as she did when she net- she can do, she does well. ted a career-high 36 points “The rapport between (tied for the sixth-highest Dani and I has always been scoring output in GVSU his- strong, but it’s especially tory) in an overtime victory unique now,” Burgess said. over Northwood University “There had to be an immediback on Feb. 15 of last year. ate trust in terms of philosoNor can she associate with phy, interest level and pasthe same players she so re- sion for the program for me

to have brought her on staff, and it’s all there. It takes a lot of trust from myself to know that she’s mature, and ready to embark on that challenge, and she has done a tremendous job with everything we have tasked her with. “I think it’s easy to forget how hard it can be to deprogram yourself from being a athlete, but I lean on Dani to give me insight and to remind me what it’s like to be a player. What did you think as a player? What can we change? She can look at it with such a fresh coaching perspective not far removed from being a player, and that’s invaluable. “I also lean on Dani to set a tone, and the kids are able to respect her because everything she did here at GVSU, she did it so well and they saw her do it. We’re very fortunate to still have Dani in the program, and she’s having a real and positive impact on our kids.” Where Crandall left off on the court last year -- with a 14-12 record (12-10 GLI-

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Women’s basketball star transitions from player to coach at GV AC), just out of range of a spot in the GLIAC tournament – seniors Kat LaPrairie and Meryl Cripe will pick right back up, leading an assorted cast of now-sophomore and junior returners like Piper Tucker, Kayla Dawson, Taylor Lutz and Bailey Cairnduff as Crandall had before them. What’s next for Crandall, the recent graduate who has aspirations of becoming a strength and conditioning coach someday, and would like to have an opportunity to travel, not the coach, is as uncertain as how the 2014-15 rendition of GVSU basketball’s season will unfold. Although through all the unbeknownst and all the changes, the core goal for the season remains the same as it always has: to win a national championship, GVSU’s first since 2005-06. It’s a lofty goal to be sure, but as much as things change, they stay the same. It’s unlikely anyone will rise from this year’s team to replace Crandall’s contributions ver-

batim. They don’t have to. But as Crandall has passed down and a maintained a proud tradition, those that come next will be tasked with doing the same. As the days continue to spin and Crandall’s story has come full circle, the ball, so to speak, is in a talented team’s court. “I hope for only the best for this team,” Crandall said. “That’s another reason why I wanted to stay around; to be a part of and to continue to help this program try to get what we’ve been working for as long as I can remember. “That’s a championship, and that goal starts in the regular season, goes into the GLIAC Tournament and then goes on from there. We aspire to be the best GVSU basketball team to come through the program, and even though it’s anyone’s guess what the future holds, that’s not a bad place to be.”

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Finkhouse adds scoring touch for GV hile most kids were buying their first crayon set, Collin Finkhouse was playing his first hockey games. Finkhouse fell in love with the game because of the speed that ice can offer along with friendships built on the team. “It’s a physical sport, and so you’re beating up on each other,” Finkhouse said. “You need teammates that you know are going to stand up for you. Sports that are not as physical you don’t need to be close knit because you are not standing up for each other.” Finkhouse plays for Grand Valley State University’s Division II club hockey team. Although just a sophomore, Finkhouse is leading the Laker pack

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just dominated the ball on defense and every time he got the ball, he scored. He really wanted to win to get back to that championship. I was amazed.” Hayes was much more than an on-court contributor for the Raiders. Joubert said his former point guard was the type of player that “comes around every 10 years” or so, a standout both on the court and in the classroom. The coach and player are still in contact. “I love him like a son,” Joubert said. SEASON , the Lakers return every key contributor sans Woodson. The question THIS

with 23 points. The standout sophomore attributes a lot of his success to his speed and finesse on offense. “Finkhouse has great vision and has great composure around the net,” said senior forward Matt Smartt. “He brings speed and creativity to our team, while being able to make great passes.” Finkhouse cites GVSU’s depth for a reason for the squad’s success this season. “The team has a lot of good players,” he said. “We play a lot of teams that have one good line that can play with us, but their next three are not nearly as good as ours. We have four really solid lines of good players.” Smartt says the team’s goal this year is to win a national championship. He feels confident with the team that they’re working with and is

excited for what lies ahead. The team works as well on the ice as they do off the ice. “I have played 15 years of hockey and this team is close knit as any team I’ve ever played on,” Finkhouse said. “I have played on probably 10 different teams with totally different guys and we just have great team chemistry.” Finkhouse said there is always room for improvement. “I would really like to get more physical, and I could get better in the defensive zone,” he said. As a team, the Lakers are hoping to be more consistent from period to period. Finkhouse, an education major, is hoping to one day teach math while also coaching hockey or football. The common dominator of those two sports is their physical atmosphere. “They are two of the

at hand, then, is who follows in his footsteps? The replacement will obviously have some big shoes to fill. There’s no shortage of firepower in the backcourt -- with All-GLIAC First Team junior Ryan Sabin, juniors Ernijs Ansons and Darren Kapustka, sophomore Luke Ryskamp and others in the mix -- but the starting job has yet to be officially won. Hayes, after proving himself at the NJCAA level and on the GVSU practice squad, is expected to compete, and -- although a nagging offseason injury hasn’t helped his cause to this point -- it might just be his turn to carry on the Laker lineage. To close friend, roommate

and former junior college rival Chaz Rollins, Hayes is more than qualified. Rollins, GVSU’s starting center, said Hayes is arguably the team’s best athlete -- a “Derek Rose” who isn’t afraid to drive the lane. “He can do a little bit of everything,” Rollins said. “He’s a great athlete, he can score, he can pass, he can play one or he can play two. He’s strong enough to play on the wing at the three -- you can put him there to guard somebody -he’s a great defender. The low-post progression of Rollins, junior forward Ricky Carbajal and senior center Darren Washington (Hayes’ roommates) coupled with the team’s backcourt depth figure to give GVSU a

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It’s curtains for defensive stalwarts Dunning, Matt Mosley, Deonté Hurst, DeVonté Jones, Frank Boenzi and more. No more will the yolked, burrito-loving duo of Chris Picano and Marco Iaderosa kick for GVSU. It’s one last chance to lay it all on the line – and no one inside the locker room expects anything less. “When you’re at Grand Valley and the playoffs are out the window, there’s some opinions out there like, ‘What are you playing for?’,” Mitchell said. “That frustrates me. These are competitive athletes that really enjoy playing the game of football. They’re passionate about football, they’re competitive. Are they frustrated that some of those postseason things are not going to be there? Sure. “But at the same thing they’re not, ‘Playoffs are not for Grand Valley, we’re just going to turn our equipment in.’ That’s not the consensus in the locker room.” The consensus in the locker room is, undoubtedly, to beat SVSU. Again. The Lakers beat the Cardinals 49-34 in the Battle of the Valleys last season, before crushing SVSU 40-9 in the first round of the playoffs the following week. Both teams are different from last season, but SVSU has had the more drastic overhaul of the two programs. The Cardinals lost three-year starting quarterback Jonathon Jennings to graduation following last season. Standout wide receiver Jeff Janis

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most physical in the world outside of like, rugby,” Finkhouse said. “It’s messed up in all hockey player’s head because we enjoy trying to

hit each other as hard as we can. I don’t get why, but we do. When I was little I hated playing soccer because it was not physical enough.

I do not really enjoy hitting other people as much as I know that people want to hit me and then making them miss.”

legitimate shot of winning a GLIAC crown this season. And with a dominant point guard, all the pieces would be in place. “I tell him every day he’s the X factor, he’s an impact player,” Rollins said of Hayes.

“He’s going to be a big-time player for us this year. “That’s my JuCo buddy. He understands the struggle, how hard it was to get here, and he appreciates being here just like I do.” It takes patience and

persistence to be a starting point guard at the NCAA level, and Hayes has proven he has both. It may not be his team yet, but it certainly appears to be his time.

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quickly amassed the eighthmost assists in Laker history. Kourtney followed suit, joining this season, and has fit right in. “All six of us bring something to the court that no one else has,” Kourtney said. “I think that’s why we flow really well this year.” The seniors embarked on their last postseason quest at home in the first round of the 2014 GLIAC Tournament against Ohio Dominican on

Wednesday, and finished the match with an all too familiar result: a sweep (25-15, 25-11, 25-18). It was the 51st time the GVSU seniors have swept an opponent. If they win the GLIAC Tournament this weekend at Fieldhouse Arena, GVSU will have won the outright GLIAC title in back-to-back seasons. For the seniors, it would just be another achievement added to the list.

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compared them to a group of “sisters.” Their bond was further strengthened by a pair of twin sisters, Kaitlyn and Kourtney Wolters, who won a NJCAA Division II National Championship at Grand Rapids Community College in 2012. Kaitlyn transferred to GVSU in 2013 as a junior, and

was drafted into the NFL. The adjustment process has been rocky for SVSU. The Cardinals rank dead last in the GLIAC in total offense, posting just 275.9 yards per game. GVSU, at 406.9, is sixth. Tyler Palka has seen the majority of snaps at QB for SVSU, but is only averaging 74.9 yards per game through the air. Couple this with a team total of 120.9 rush yards per game (13th in the GLIAC) and the Cardinals offensive woes begin to affect other facets of their game. “I don’t think their defense is that bad,” Mitchell said of SVSU’s defense, ranked ninth in total points allowed. “I just think their defense is on the field a whole lot because their offense isn’t very productive.” If GVSU can pull out a win, it will finish the 2014 season with a 6-5 record – far from the lofty expectations set when the Lakers opened the year ranked No. 2 in the nation. It has been a frustrating season, but it has been anything but a frustrating senior class. When time runs out on Saturday, the buzzer will sound for Matt Mitchell’s first recruiting class. They might not be headed to the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t make an impact. “I get that we haven’t won, and we haven’t done as good a job as we could this year, but I can’t fault the effort and the way these guys approach things day in and day out,” Mitchell said. “The senior class especially.” The Battle of the Valleys kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Saginaw. Follow @GVLSports on Twitter for live updates.

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CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS: The Grand Valley State University men’s rugby team won the Great Lakes Conference championship this weekend. The team claimed a spot in the Men’s

Division II Rugby Playoffs with the win, and is now preparing to play the winner of Townsend and Virginia Military Institute in the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Harrisonburg, Va. BY NICK DEMAAGD NDEMAAGD@LANTHORN.COM

n a game where there’s nothing but blood, sweat and tears, pulling out a win is never an easy task. The Grand Valley State men’s rugby team did just that, however, clinching the Great Lakes Conference championship this weekend after stalling the Xavier offense. With the win, the Lakers clinched a spot in the Men’s Division II Rugby Playoffs. GVSU, the Great Lakes representative, will play the winner of Townsend and Virginia Military Institute in the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Harrisonburg, Va. With a 44-27 win over Xavier, GVSU ended its conference run

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with a 7-1 record. The Lakers’ endurance allowed them to wear down their opponent. Key players such as Ben Serra and Jared Preston helped cement the victory for the Lakers, making crucial plays when they were needed most. “Ben took advantage of every second when he touched the ball,” said club vice president Patrick Hart. “He did absolutely phenomenal.” Hart went out with an injury early in the game, but Preston, who has acted as captain for the team before, filled in and helped turn the game around. The real strength of the team, however, lies in its resilience and versatility – raising their performance when it’s needed most. John Mullet, now in his 17th season as head coach, said the team shows no signs of negativity during games

and that the men play objectively, “Tyler has some of the most grinding it out with teams to tire heart I’ve ever seen in a kid,” Hart them out. Mullet also said player said. “He’ll play wherever so long depth has been a huge part of the as he gets to play.” team’s success. For the men’s club “We had players like rugby team, their love Tyler McIntyre switch for the sport solidifies “This...allowed positions so that some their strength to adapt us to take of the new players and play at their best. could play their posiThat bond allowed advantages tion,” Mullet said. “Mcthem to succeed this we had with Intyre plays against season and was someplayers 30 pounds thing that the team our speed and above his position and didn’t always have. conditioning.” it’s been a huge bonus “We came together for us this year.” as a club this year and TYLER MCINTYRE Versatile players the leadership has really RUGBY PLAYER like McIntyre demonstepped up,” Hart said. strate the depth of talAs a smaller team ent that makes up the however, defense has Laker squad, but switching posi- been hard for the Lakers. The tions for the better of the team isn’t match against Xavier was no exthe only reason they do it. ception. Xavier’s size may have

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