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Women’s soccer to host first televised game

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SECOND BIKER HIT BY CAR Wise-man’s best friend Student relies on service dog, Maui, to cope with rare neural disorder

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By Emanuel Johnson GVL Managing Editor

ONLINE Political blog on voter turnout

Photo slideshow of the East Lakes Association of American Geographers Regional Conference GVL / Eric Coulter

Narrow escape: Fire and Rescue squads tend to a student who was hit by a van outside Kirkhof while biking across a crosswalk Tuesday.

Notes from abroad:

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POLICE IDENTIFY TWO SUSPECTS IN LARCENIES

Police have tracked two suspects in six larcenies at the men’s Fieldhouse locker room. The larcenies, which occurred throughout a three-day period, targeted cash, wallets and IDs left in lockers, both locked and unlocked. University police tracked usage of the stolen credit cards, leading to the identification of two suspects. One suspect, a non-student, has been charged with fraudulent use of a financial transaction device and receiving and concealing stolen property. The suspect has been arrested and lodged in jail. The investigation is ongoing.

Students who believe they were a victim of the larcenies may contact DPS at 616-331-3255. news@lanthorn.com

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By Chelsea Lane GVL News Editor

POLICE BLOTTER

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Biker released from hospital with head injury

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A Grand Valley State University student was released from the hospital Tuesday after suffering head and neck injuries from being struck by a vehicle while biking across an intersection on the Allendale Campus. The student was struck by a Ford van traveling southbound on South Campus Drive.

According to witness reports, the biker, who was riding from Kirkhof Center on the sidewalk, did not come to a complete stop at the intersection before riding into the crosswalk. The biker told police a bus, which was traveling north on South Campus Drive, was obstructing his vision, preventing him from seeing the oncoming van until it was too late for him to speed up and avoid the

collision. Witnesses said the driver of the van did not have time to stop and was not at fault in the accident. The biker, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to the hospital with head injuries.

Traffic law dictates that bikers, who have the same rules and responsibilities as pedestrians, have the right of way at a crosswalk if the driver has a chance to make a complete stop.

“We always encourage our students to make sure they stop before walking out into the crosswalk and to make sure traffic is clear in both directions,” said Capt. Brandon DeHaan, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety. “Students should not just assume the driver of the motor vehicle can see them and is going to stop for them.” news@lanthorn.com

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DPS Safety Tips

Look both ways before you cross in the crosswalk and keep looking as you cross.

Do not assume that because you can see the driver, the driver can see you or will automatically stop for you.

Wear bright, reflective clothing in the evening, in the early morning hours and during inclement weather.

Check for traffic. Always be aware.

If crossing in a crosswalk, bicyclists must come to a complete stop and look both ways before proceeding through the crosswalk.

Wear a helmet.

Use of adjuncts increases across state Godwin: “We are still intent on hiring tenure track faculty where possible”

By Anya Zentmeyer GVL Assistant News Editor

No matter the size or location, colleges around the nation are still feeling the bite of a plagued economy that keeps on taking. In Michigan, universities are carrying the weight of a flailing state on their shoulders and, as a result, so are their faculty and staff.

Across the state, the employment of adjunct professors brought in to teach one or two courses are inching upward.

However, Joe Godwin, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, said he does not believe Grand Valley State University’s increase can be attributed to that. Projected numbers, Godwin said, can be “a bit volatile” for a number of reasons.

“For example, if a regular faculty member leaves, it usually takes over a year to recruit another one,” he said.

“During that year, it is likely that an adjunct will teach some classes left open by the departing faculty member.”

Institutional analysis shows a total of 512 adjuncts are employed at GVSU across all academic units.

Out of the 3,978 sections taught at GVSU, adjunct faculty teaches about 20 percent, or 941 of those sections.

In fall of 2008, adjuncts taught a total of 849 sections out of 3,718 – an increase of 92 percent of sections

Faculty by the numbers at Grand Valley State University

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Faculty figures: Adjunct faculty teaches about 20 percent of the class sections at GVSU.

taught by adjuncts. Rate of pay, Godwin said, often involves market conditions as a factor when initially set but remains level once determined by the individual college’s dean.

GVSU’s neighboring school, Grand Rapids Community College, employed about 678 adjuncts for this

fall semester, said Deborah Bryde from GRCC’s labor relations. The average pay per credit hour at GRCC grows in conjunction with degrees held. At GRCC, adjuncts without a degree make a starting rate of $650

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When most students drop their keys on the way out the door to class, they can bend over and pick them up. But for senior Ashley Wiseman, dropping keys used to be a nightmare situation – that is, before she got Maui, a trained service dog, to help her out.

“Every time I would almost drop something, I would have this mini heart attack like ‘Oh no! I gotta catch it,’” she said. “It’s not like someone else ... If I drop it, I can’t get it.”

At 18 months, Wiseman was diagnosed with Degerine-Sottas Syndrone, a very rare neurological disorder that affects sensory motor skills. Wiseman, who retained the ability to walk up until high school, now uses a powered wheelchair to get around campus.

“That has to do with the distance neural impulses have to travel from the spinal cord to their target WISEMAN & MAUI location,” she said. “As I got taller, neural impulses had (Service to travel further, and that dogs) are made (walksupposed ing) more difficult.” to bond Wiseman primarily said while she was diwith their agnosed at 18 owner. She’s months, she was not fully not going to aware of the work as hard implications of her ailment if she feels until high like everyone school.

“By midaround her dle school it was becomis going to ing more difgive her free ficult to go to my classes, affection. and when I -Ashley Wiseman started using GVSU Senior the wheelchair my freshman year in high school, I knew things were getting worse,” she said.

“I kind of just thought it was because of the lack of exercise, but I came to understand that things weren’t always stable. I might not always be able to do the things I was used to doing.”

The disorder, in combination with Scoliosis surgery that fused several vertebrate together and limited the flexibility of her spine, makes Wiseman unable to perform basic tasks, which Maui now performs for her.

Wiseman uses Maui, a female golden retriever, to pick up things that she drops, open doors using a strap she attaches to doorknobs and handles and take off her jacket, as well as other basic tasks.

Wiseman said she has Maui perform these tasks through a series of commands rather than having the dog perform them instinctively through its training. “(Service dog trainers) don’t really want the dogs doing things on their

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I’ll get that: Service dog Maui opens the Performing Arts Center door for her owner Ashley Wiseman. Wiseman depends on Maui for basic tasks.

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own,” she said. “If she picked up everything that I dropped, what if I dropped a pill or something dangerous for her to pick up?”

Now that Maui helps Wiseman with basic tasks, one of Wiseman’s biggest concerns is keeping Maui on track while roaming through a campus full of people waiting to pet her and play with her. She said petting Maui while she’s working can distract her from performing the jobs for which she was trained.

“A lot of people are really nice and ask first, and I have to tell them no because she’s working,” she said. “But then you do get people who are more unconscious of it. They see this really cute dog who is obviously friendly and well-behaved, and they just go in for the pet ... That was honestly the biggest adjustment for me.”

It is also important Maui identifies Wiseman as her sole caretaker. “(Service dogs) are supposed to bond primarily with their owner,” she added. “She’s not going to work as hard if she feels like everyone around her is going to give her free affec-

tion.”

Maui’s training came through Paws with a Cause, an animal training organization that “trains assistance dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence,” according to its website.

Maui spent a year learning basic manners with a foster family before being matched with Wiseman and trained for an additional four months to serve her individual needs.

Wiseman and Maui began life together in October 2008, just 11 months after she applied for a service dog. She said she is fortunate to have gotten her so early since it generally takes two years to complete the process.

Wiseman maintains a blog, Tuesdays with Maui, to help people understand the nature of her relationship with Maui as well as answer various questions, including why passing students should not pet the dog.

Her blog can be accessed online at www.tuesdayswithmaui. com.

For more information about service dogs, visit the PWC website at www.pawswithcause.com. managingeditor@lanthorn.com

per credit hour while those with a bachelor’s degree make $855 per credit hour and those with master’s degrees make $937 per credit hour on average.

At GVSU, the faculty handbook’s faculty compensation schedule dictates “the minimum rate will normally apply for persons possession qualifications not significantly above the minimum. The starting rates will be administratively set by the appointing officer at a level judged to be commensurate with the applicant’s educational credentials, prior experience, special skills and promising qualities.”

Varying compensation stretches across colleges and disciplines, a disparity that the representatives from each individual academic unit attribute to the same factors mentioned in the faculty compensation schedule.

Some adjuncts, such as those employed in the College of Heath Professions, see as little as $600 per credit hour, the minimum going rate for all adjuncts at GVSU. Others, such as select adjuncts in the Seidman College of Business, make up to $1,366 per credit hour.

Godwin said he believes that GVSU’s method for determining compensation is fair, at least in light of the current market.

“We’re in a competitive market for faculty members, both tenured and adjuncts, and in some cases we just have to pay more to get the right faculty in here,” he said.

John Riefel, associate dean of the Seidman College of Business, said although there is a large wage gap for adjuncts in the Seidman College, only one of the college’s adjuncts make that $1,366 per credit hour. The rest, he said, average in the $2,500 to $3,000 range per threecredit course, or $834 to $1,000 per credit hour taught.

His explanation for the wage gap match Godwin’s — you get what you pay for.

“Depending on the discipline, it can be more difficult to find adjunct instructions,” Riefel said. “For example,

GVL Staff Writer

As the Michigan gubernatorial election of 2010 grows closer, social media outlets as well as student organizations around Grand Valley State University are promoting political thought and participation.

The Nov. 2 election pitches Democratic nominee and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero against Republic nominee businessman Rick Snyder. The two will replace Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat who cannot run for a third term.

Social media outlets GVTV and WGVU, as well as the GVSU College Republicans and GVSU College Democrats, have promoted the upcoming elections and the candidates by

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it’s almost impossible to find accounting for less than $3,000, and some areas in finance are difficult as well. But lets say for marketing — there are enough people in the community who are willing to work for a little less.”

In the Kirkhof College of Nursing, increase in adjunct numbers per term have been due largely in part to state mandate for faculty to student ratio in the clinical courses, said Elaine Van Doren, associate dean for undergraduate programs at the Kirkhof College of Nursing.

“We have a large number of adjuncts because they teach primarily in the clinical courses where our faculty to student ratio is usually 1:8. The State Of Michigan mandates we go no higher than 1:10,” said Van Doren.

Although full-time professors are the goal, Godwin maintained that adjuncts are a necessity.

“We need the skills of a lot of the adjuncts; we need the skills of a lot of affiliates to do the things that they do,” he said. “The way we use them takes advantage of their different skills. If people have Ph.D.s, it would suggest that they should be teaching certain kinds of classes

and if they don’t then other courses might be more appropriate.”

Similarly to the Seidman College, Godwin said that although there is a minimum and maximum, those numbers are outliers to the average of $867 per credit hour across the board.

“Most of the payments to adjuncts are going to be around that $1,800 (per 3-credit course) and maybe up to about $3,000 (per 3-credit course) for adjuncts,” he said.

While GRCC is only left with 264 fulltime faculty, GVSU has managed a total of 836 tenured or tenure-track full-time faculty members, something Godwin said has remained an outstanding focus for the university.

“I would like to emphasize that the economic downturn has not caused us to focus on hiring adjunct faculty. We are still intent on hiring tenure track faculty where possible,” Godwin said. “There is a lot that goes on here in terms of balancing the classes, departments and tasks in terms of individuals but for the most part we’d like to have a hundred more (full-time faculty members).” assistantnews@lanthorn.com

Media, student groups promote upcoming vote

By Derek Wolff

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taking to the airwaves, newspapers and television.

GVTV News Manager Amanda Stevenson said the network has recently started up a news program titled “GVTV News” that will air once a month starting in mid-November. The program will run for around 15-20 minutes and partly focus on politics.

Recently, Stevenson and other members of GVTV went out to ask students general information questions about the upcoming elections.

“We found that many students could not name the candidates running for governor and several other races,” Stevenson said. “But many (students) were more than willing to learn.”

Ken Kolbe, assistant general manager for GVSU PBS affiliate WGVU, said the network provides opportunities for students to attend or staff debates WGVU hosts with the candidates.

“WGVU provides students and all of West Michigan with radio and television programs and reports concerning the state, local and national elections and issues and the politics that drive them,” Kolbe said.

WGVU hosted primary debates for both the Republican and Democratic candidates as well as the candidates for more than a dozen state House and Senate races. All were aired on both television and radio,

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Poll time: Students gather to watch the 2008 Presidential election.

Kolbe said.

Student organizations around GVSU, primarily the GVSU College Republicans and GVSU College Democrats, have also been active in promoting the upcoming elections as well as political thought and participation in general.

GVSU College Republicans President Kyle Smith said his organization has volunteered with several campaigns through the Fix Michigan Center in Grand Rapids.

GVSU College Democrats President Paul LeBlanc said his organization welcomed three Democratic candidates from races in the area to GVSU for the fall edition of their “Meet the Candidates” series.

David LaGrand, who is running for the 29th District State Senate seat, Fred Johnson, who is running for the 2nd Congres-

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sional District seat and Brandon Dillon, who is running for the 75th District State House seat, were welcomed in the series. Governor nominee Virg Bernero was also hosted by the GVSU College Democrats last April.

“Our organization will also be tabling at Kirkhof this week and AuSable next week in support of the state party’s GOTV (get out the vote) effort,” LeBlanc said. “Students will find facts about the Democratic Party’s achievements over the past two years and information about individual candidates at our tables.”

Both LeBlanc and Smith stressed political interest and being informed about politics in general as crucial for the upcoming elections.

“Being well-informed about one’s representatives and current political issues allows one to make reasonable decisions about which candidates to vote for at the polls, which functions to hold politicians accountable for their actions,” LeBlanc said.

Smith emphasized the same fundamental points.

“Grand Valley students need to be informed because it is important for them to know what they may be getting themselves in to when they place their vote in November,” Smith said. “Regardless of what party an individual is affiliated with, an informed decision must be made when casting a vote.” dwolff@lanthorn.com The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published under the authorization of the GVSU Newspaper Advisory Board.

Corrections

In the Oct. 25 issue of the Lanthorn, it was mistakenly reported that a classroom/lab building proposal discussed at the Board of Trustees meeting was for the Pew campus. The proposal is actually for the Allendale campus.

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Leadership Institute registration open Beginning now, students can register for the Intermediate Leaders Institute up until the day of the event on Nov. 6. There is no cost to students and while all students are welcome, the event is designed more specifically for members of student organizations.

This workshop is aimed at aiding networking and communication skills, conflict management and team dynamics as well as help with career preparation and community leadership.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at(616-3312345 or visit www.gvsu. edu/leadershipad

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GVSU zombie walk Tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. any interested Grand Valley State University students can meet at the clock tower on the Allendale campus to participate in the GVSU’s Comic Book Club’s Grand Valley Zombie Walk. Students are encouraged to “dress the part,” but make-up will be provided until 6:45 p.m. when the walk will begin.

For more information, contact Mike Rapin at rapinmi.mail.gvsu.edu.

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Former-first lady Carter addresses mental health issues in Grand Rapids

By Lauren Fitch GVL Editor in Chief

Former-first lady Rosalynn Carter spoke at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Tuesday to share her message that ending the mental health crisis is “within our reach.”

In promoting her second book on mental health issues, “Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis,” Carter addressed the main challenges facing the community of people with mental disorders. As an average of one-in-four people will be diagnosed with a mental illness every year, this community continues to grow and demand more attention.

Carter said the main issue is the still existing stigma against people with mental health problems, which causes many to avoid diagnosis and treatment.

“I hope (the book) will overcome some of the myths and misconceptions about mental illnesses,” Carter said. “That’s my dream of someday overcoming stigma because not only does it humiliate and embarrass them, but it keeps them from seeking treatment they need.”

With 40 years of experience in the mental health field, Carter has seen many positive changes in the diagnosis and treatment of people with mental illnesses.

“Everything’s changed but the stigma,” she said.

Carter said the main themes of her book could be divided into three categories: recovery, stigma and prevention of mental illness.

The recovery portion was focused on soldiers and national guard reserves returning from war who must deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Carter said many of them do not get the support they need from their communities.

“Now mental illnesses can be diagnosed, they can be treated effectively and people can recover,” Carter said. “It’s just incredible.”

However, stigma is the greatest barrier in people reaching that recovery, Carter said.

Carter mentioned recent studies that have shown an increase in education and awareness of the causes of mental illness have not shown any impact in reducing stigma.

“This is so sad to me,” Carter said. She said they need to take a different approach and address the

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Mind over matter: From left to right, Rosalynn Carter, Greg Dziadosz, Mark Eastburg and Paul Ippel discussed mental health issues.

attitude toward the disorders of each person with a mental illness. One way to help people take a more optimistic view of their disorder would be to see a prominent member of the community openly talk about their own experiences with mental illness and how they overcame them, Carter said.

Prevention is best accomplished with young children. Carter urged parents to pay close attention to their children’s rates of development and address any issues early so professionals can treat any developmental disorders that can be a sign of mental illness.

The museum lecture hall was filled to capacity as three local experts from the mental health field joined Carter for the presentation.

Paul Ippel, executive director of Network 180, a mental health and substance abuse agency for Kent County, was the first to respond to Carter’s discussion.

Ippel emphasized the need of community groups and events to provide support to people with mental illnesses and their families. He cited several local organizations already in place such as the Mental Health Foundation’s Live Laugh Love program.

“We contribute to the stigma of mental illness when we fail to recognize and talk about mental illness as we would any other illness,” Ippel said.

Greg Dziadosz, president and CEO of Touchstone

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Innovare, then shared his thoughts on the separation of mental health treatment from the general health care system. Dziadosz said patients suffering from multiple chronic illnesses, including mental illnesses, do not have many options to turn to for all-inclusive care because of the distinction between behavioral heatlh and physical health.

To finish the panel discussion, Mark Eastburg, president and CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, echoed the importance of peer support in battling stigma. He said there is still a sense of moral deficiency associated with mental illness. He said a public figure’s openness about his or her personal journey with mental illness and the impact it has would be significant in improving the public’s perception.

Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center, finished the segment by asking Carter and the panelists several questions.

They addressed issues such as research results and statistics in the mental health field, the cost of prescriptions to treat mental illness and the best methods to overcome self-stigma of people dealing with a mental disease.

For more information about Carter, her book or the Carter Center in Atlanta, visit www.cartercenter. org. editorial@lanthorn.com

GVSU hosts Geography conference

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Sustainability Champions award breakfast On Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center’s Pere Marquette room, Grand Valley State University will host the Sustainability Champions Awards Breakfast.

Along with students, staff and faculty, Mayor George Heartwell and President Thomas J. Haas will help recognize and celebrate sustainability champions at GVSU. To RSVP, visit www. gvsu.edu/sustainability.

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Lanthorn Literary Edition accepting submissions Until 5 p.m. Nov. 12, the Lanthorn will accept submissions for its Literary Edition.

Faculty judges will name winners in the following categories: 1. Poetry 2. Creative non-fiction 3. Fictional short stories 4. Photography 5. Graphic Design Winners in each category will receive a cash prize. Lanthorn staff can enter but are not eligible to win. Students may enter up to three pieces in each category, and submissions with a title and complete author’s name may be sent to Emanuel Johnson at managingeditor@ lanthorn.com.

The Literary Edition will be printed Nov. 29.

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Jack-o-cranium: Pumpkins sit on display in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences building on the Pew Campus. They were decorated to label facial and cranial bones as part of a competition between members of the SLP 302 course.

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Geographers unite: Students sit at the registration table for the East Lakes Division Association of American Geographers Conference this past weekend.

The Geography and Planning Department hosted the East Lakes Association of American Geographers Regional Conference this past weekend at Grand Valley State University’s Eberhard Center. About 148 participants representing 28 different institutions across Michigan attended. The conference featured 65 presentations in a variety of geography-related subjects. Twenty-five GVSU students presented their research and posters at the conference. Six faculty members from the Geography and Planning Department were also in attendance.

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Kindergarten stuff Two bicycle accidents in less than a month should reinforce the need for motorists and pedestrians at Grand Valley State University to use better judgment in sharing the road.

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t’s one of the most basic of rules that people learn in kindergarten — before you go to cross the street, stop, look and listen.

But the “Stop for Pedestrians” signs at almost every crosswalk on the Allendale Campus seem to make several pedestrians think this rule does not apply to them. Knowing that oncoming traffic is supposed to stop for them, pedestrians often walk blindly into the crosswalk, usually while texting on their cell phones, without taking note of vehicle traffic going either way. This creates a dangerous situation for both the pedestrian and the driver.

But that’s not to say that drivers aren’t at fault either. Whether or not a pedestrian chooses to exercise his or her basic safety knowledge in looking both ways, vehicles are supposed to stop at each crosswalk to allow them to pass. When motorists speed down Campus Drive or Laker Village Drive without taking note of students hurrying to class in the morning, it creates an equally dangerous situation for those involved.

The signs were not put up at the crosswalks as part of some idea to better serve students in affording them a chance to get to class on time — they are backed up by actual law.

According to the Uniform Traffic Code, chapter seven, section 28.1702, “When traffic-control signals are not in place or are not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway of which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be a danger.”

While driving a motor vehicle, especially along Campus Drive or Laker Village Drive, it is important to remember this rule regardless of what signs are present.

But pedestrians should be mindful of the law as well. Under the same section of the Uniform Traffic Code, it reads, “A pedestrian shall not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into a path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.”

Translation: don’t walk blindly into a crosswalk without making sure a car isn’t going to hit you.

Bicyclists are guilty of this as well, and they are governed by the same set of rules. Under the Michigan Vehicle Code section 257.660c, “An individual lawfully operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a pedestrian crosswalk has all of the rights and responsibilities applicable to a pedestrian using that sidewalk or crosswalk.” And being as a bike travels much faster than a person on foot, it is especially important to ensure your safety when moving into a crosswalk.

The signs are there to advise motorists of the law, not to afford pedestrians the opportunity to cast aside their primary teachings. If kindergartners can do it, then why can’t college students?

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What are you going to be for Halloween?

“Flapper. I just randomly had a flapper dress and thought I’d make it into a costume.”

“Pirate. It was the least slutty costume at the costume store.”

“A bear, in a big bear suit. My friends had an animal theme ... I just came up with a bear. It’s pretty average.”

“Fireman stripper. I just couldn’t think of anything else to be.”

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Party time does not mean vomit-blackout time Chris Slattery GVL Columnist

If the changing of the color of the leaves is any indication (and it isn’t), the season for parties is now. Midterms are over and done with and homework is already beginning to become an afterthought in the minds of the fatigued student body. With weekends gradually regaining their meaning, it can really only mean one thing: it’s time to bust out the beer pong table.

Of course, under no circumstances will I promote underage drinking or obnoxious behavior. In fact, I want to talk about safe partying and the reasons why one should be responsible when it comes to festivities.

That being said, discussing parties and not mentioning that the

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states.”

Now, safe partying shouldn’t be considered “prudish,” partly based on the fact that no one uses the word “prudish” and partly because wanting to remember a celebratory night with your friends shouldn’t be an activity that is frowned upon.

Puking, rather, should be.

Turning into a jerk and blaming it on booze is another reason why alcohol should be used in moderation. Taking responsibility for your actions is an important step in reaching adulthood. Yelling at your girlfriend for distracting you during a crucial round of flip cup, rather, is not.

Hanging out with friends can be a really fun time and, granted, doing dumb and irresponsible things before that final leap into the abyss of maturity keeps students from losing their minds after a stressful week of school-work and job-work. However, I

personally find that these situations are more easily remembered without drowning them in heavy amounts of PBR. Even though I am over 21 and don’t run the risk of getting an MIP, I still follow the fine print found on every Bacardi commercial: “Please drink responsibly.” For me, having a party isn’t about seeing who can chug the most beers or who can take the most shots, and the reason is not based on whether or not I would lose those competitions (I would). Instead, I prefer the experience of friends and silly games because I know how very little time I have left in college.

I’m a complete advocate for “living it up” in college, but I want everyone to be careful this Halloween weekend.

Parties aside, it’s always the ones who make poor life choices that get murdered by psychopaths first. cslattery@lanthorn.com

Artist’s perspective on illegal downloading Kevin VanAntwerpen

Have you attended a GVSU sports event besides a football game?

Yes: 43%

under-21 groups consume alcohol would be the journalistic equivalent of watching MTV’s “Teen Mom” and finding the adolescent pregnancy aspect surprising. Similar to music piracy, efforts can be made to make it more illegal, but thinking it can be eliminated entirely is crazy.

So stick that in your pipe dream and smoke it.

Based on my own definition, a party is a collection of people (generally more than one) having a good time in celebration of something.

Vague? Yes, but parties aren’t meant to be too specific. Just look at Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” where the location is narrowed down to a country. How are you expected to RSVP to a party when the setting is only limited to “the place between Canada and Mexico”? It should be noted that Ms. Cyrus does not recognize Alaska or Hawaii as “party

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When the boys in Chasing the Sky and I recorded our debut EP, “The Empty Chair”, we spent hundreds of hours in the studio and dropped almost $8,000 (most of which was generously donated) in the process.

That being said, if you can find our album on a torrent website – go for it.

If your roommate wants you to burn him a copy, burn him four.

You might ask why.

Believe it or not, illegal downloading actually benefits the artists, especially those who operate independently. Let me explain.

With the exception of our rugged charm,

we Chasing the Sky boys are most proud of our rationality. Being rational, we realize that we’re the wimpy kids on a playground full of 500-pound bullies. We have to compete for the listener’s attention against major-label acts, and if we play the game their way, we’re going to get a black eye and lose our lunch money. The big-name artists have more brawn, coming in the form of promotional companies, radio play, worldwide tours and placements in movies and Super Bowl commercials.

We only have elbow grease and a small, yet dedicated group of people who believe in us.

With all these odds stacked up against us, we aim to be heard any way we can. If that means playing a show a week for six months straight, we’ll do it. If it means losing a bit of cash from CD sales in the greater interest of

the band, we’ll gladly pay the price.

You see, music fans tend to share music they love with their friends.

They play it on road trips.

They turn up the stereo so loud that the neighbors can hear. If that allows for one of our songs to get stuck in someone’s head, all the better. The best advertisements for any musician are the ones that superglue a catchy melody to someone’s ears and make a fan to say to a friend, “Hey! Dude!

Check these guys out.

They’re legit.”

Additionally, there is more money to be made from ticket and T-shirt sales than there ever will be made from selling CDs. Fans who download our album are infinitely more likely to show face at a concert (where our lovely merchandise girl effectively sells everyone a T-shirt) than someone who hasn’t heard us at all.

That fan probably won’t

go alone either, which allows us to perform in front of a few more fresh ears.

We’re not the first artists to subscribe to this notion, either. Many other notable artists, such as 30 Seconds to Mars and Silverstein, both of whom have had successful careers, have been known to encourage their fans to find the albums online if they can’t afford to shell out the cash.

This isn’t to say we wouldn’t like it if you paid full price for our album. It’s nice to have extra cash to buy drinks for the cute girls who like our music. But we’re musicians, and we understand what it’s like to be broke. We’d rather you grab our album for free on the Internet than never hear it at all.

We just ask that if you don’t like it, you pass it along to someone you hate. editorial@lanthorn.com

Cody Eding, Sports Editor sports@lanthorn.com

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WEEKLY GAMES

Friday 5 p.m.: M./W. Swim and Dive at Calvin 7 p.m.: W. Volleyball vs. Tiffin

Saturday All Day: M. Rowing at Head of Eagle Regatta in Indianapolis, Ind. Noon: W. Soccer vs. Ferris State 1 p.m.: Football at Michigan Tech.

2 p.m.: M./W. Swim and Dive vs. Ashland 4 p.m.: W. Volleyball vs. Ohio Dominican 6 p.m.: W. Ice Hockey vs.

Lindenwood at Walker Ice Arena

Sunday 10:30 a.m.: W. Ice Hockey vs.

Lindenwood at Walker Ice Arena

Monday 7 p.m.: M. Basketball at Dayton Tuesday TBA: W. Soccer GLIAC Quarterfinals

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Grand Valley State University remained on top of the American Football Coaches Association Top-25 Poll during a weekend in which most of the rankings shuffled.

The Lakers (8-0, 7-0 GLIAC) received 24 first-place votes to continue their grasp on the top spot after shutting out Ferris State University 41-0 last weekend. After opening the season at No. 2, GVSU took over as No. 1 on Sept. 6 and has held the position since.

The University of MinnesotaDuluth, Abilene Christian University, Northwest Missouri State University and Texas A&M University-Kingsville round out the top five positions in the weekly poll of 26 voters representing all Division II conferences and independent schools.

No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth was the only team beside GVSU in the entire poll to remain the same rank as the week before.

The Bulldogs will face No. 20 St. Cloud State University this weekend in a key matchup of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference teams.

Dropping out of the top10 to No. 12 was California University of Pennsylvania.

Calfornia, which entered the weekend No. 3, lost to to Mercyhurst College, 31-21.

Mercyhurst, a former member of the GLIAC, entered the AFCA poll for the first time in school history at No. 24 thanks to the victory.

Hillsdale College, who the Lakers defeated 44-41 on Sept.

11, fell to No. 17 after losing 14-9 to GLIAC-foe Wayne State University during the weekend.

The Chargers had previously been No. 6.

GVSU continues to be No. 2 in the D2Football.com media poll behind Minnesota-Duluth, a spot the team has had since Sept. 20.

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Senior stud: Kara Crawford passes the ball in a past game. She is one of only two seniors on the women’s basketball team.

It has been a good run so far for Elizabeth Van Tiflin and Kara Crawford, the lone seniors on Grand Valley State University’s women’s basketball team.

Named co-captains, along with junior Jasmine Padin, by their teammates, the two might be nearing the end of their college careers, but they still have a lot left to accomplish before graduation.

“They’re the rock of the program right now,” said GVSU head coach Janel Burgess.

“They’ve seen a lot of different things, like any student-athlete has in their career. They’re very steady, they’re very driven and they’re by far our hardest workers that we have.”

Both players said they welcome the added responsibilities of being the elders in the locker room.

“Being a senior leader is actually a lot of fun,” Crawford said. “We have a lot of new people on the team. To have an insight on what to expect, comparing my freshman year to now, it’s definitely a new perspective.

I’ve definitely been around the block in terms of what coaches expect from us and how to lead the team on and off the court.”

Van Tiflin said arriving at this point has made everything she experienced along the way worthwhile.

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Ole reliable: Senior Elizabeth Van Tiflin drives past a player in a past game. She has been a starter for the women’s basketball team since her sophomore year.

“It’s an accomplishment for the both of us,” she said. “We made it through four years. I think it’s an honor to be a senior and have the coaches bestow some of their responsibilities and their trust on you, on and off the court. We know what it takes, and this is our last year, so we’d like to leave a mark on the program for our teammates to follow.”

The coaching staff has lauded Crawford and Van Tiflin’s contrasting personalities and leadership styles, which have created a stable equilibrium amongst their teammates.

“We’ve been roommates for four years, so we’ve definitely helped each other out in a lot of ways,” Crawford said. “I think we both knew from the beginning that we could trust each other and get to this point. The

coaches say that we balance each other out because she leads by example, and I’m more of the loud, obnoxious type ... It creates a really good balance in practice.”

Van Tiflin echoed her teammate’s thought, adding the steady poise has aided in her own personal growth, too.

“She makes me laugh and she lightens the mood, whereas I tend to get too serious sometimes,” she said. “It’s nice to have comic relief there and have her as a roommate. We’re both going through the same things together, and it’s nice to have a venting buddy so that we have a clear mind going into practice the next day.”

The team will tip off against Michigan State University Nov. 7 for exhibition play. ckalleward@lanthorn.com

down Saginaw Valley as students ‘Pack the Fieldhouse’

GV rolls 3-0 for 11th straight victory

By Brady Fredericksen GVL Staff Writer

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No fly zone: The Laker front line blocks a ball against Saginaw Valley.

When the going gets tough, it is usually a good time to switch things up.

However, when the going is good, it is usually a good time to keep things moving. And that is exactly what senior Rebeccah Rapin and the Grand Valley State University volleyball team did Tuesday night when the team downed GLIAC rival Saginaw Valley State University 3-0 at the Fieldhouse Arena.

The Lakers, whose 11 straight wins are the most by the team since rolling to 22 straight in 2008, proved worthy of their No. 18 national rank by fighting through a team-wide flu bug and an array of self-inflicted mistakes to down the Cardinals.

“With this being our third match in four days, I knew they’d have to mentally gut through the match,” said GVSU head coach Deanne Scanlon. “Being a little tired and sick, we had to push through and regain our focus a few times.”

Tuesday’s game was promoted as “Pack the Fieldhouse,” and the student support was apparent. An attendance of almost 800 fans, along with the dance team and pep band, helped the team fight through its sluggish start to take the match in three straight sets.

“Having everyone at the games is a big motivator for us,” said Rapin, who posted a team-high 12 kills. “When they’re into the game, we‘re even more into the game. It gives us that extra push of momentum.”

While the mistakes were more mental than physical for GVSU, the visitors from Saginaw Valley demonstrated sloppy volleyball. Despite leading early over GVSU, Saginaw Valley GVL / Nicole Lamson

Setting the tone: Sophomore setter Olivia Kohler lines up to set the ball against Saginaw Valley Tuesday. The Lakers won the game in three straight sets.

continuously shot themselves in the foot.

The Lakers, who did not play the cleanest game themselves, were sparked early in the first set by sophomore middle hitter Eno Umoh. Umoh, who leads the GLIAC in blocks per set at 1.25, came out attacking and notched four of her six kills in the first set alone.

“Even though I didn’t feel well, I just wanted to go out and play hard,” said Umoh, who was one of seven players suffering from flu-like symptoms. “I just hoped my play would make them think I’m a threat and give our other hitters better opportunities later in the match.”

Through the first two sets, the team found itself getting out to a lead, then letting the Cardinals back in. The Lakers’ relaxed hold on the lead continued into the second set, which similar to the first lapse, caused a Scanlon time out.

“There were a few times where we had to remind ourselves to play with urgency,” Rapin said. “It‘s hard to play with that urgency all the time, but having the fan support (Tuesday night) was key.”

Coming into the match, the Lakers had been carried by their blocking. Tuesday’s output was not the same as the 17 total blocks they showed in Sunday’s win over Northern Michigan University, but the seven block advantage (9-2) they had over Saginaw Valley was a factor in the win.

The offense was balanced as well, with kills coming from Rapin, Umoh, senior Leslie Curtis and senior Krysta Kornack. That balance is a key that coach Scanlon said she hopes continues to evolve as the regular season comes to a close.

“As a team, we’re starting to round into shape and not be as one-dimensional,” she said. “Tonight we went out and won without playing our best volleyball. It‘s just becoming less reliant on Rebeccah and giving her a supporting cast.”

Tuesday’s win put GVSU at 17-5 (13-2 GLIAC), good for second in the GLIAC North Division. The Lakers will be back on the court Friday at home when they take on Tiffin University. bfredericksen@lanthorn.com

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Grand Valley Lanthorn

Carreri brothers excel for GVSU in different sports help for Nick,” said Tony, who has 13 catches for 184 yards and a touchdown this season.

“Being able to relate to each other is big — it kind of gives you someone to vent to.”

Family is an important part of life, and Their ability to relate to one another has for many athletes a team can be considered a only added to an already strong relationship. In family. Teammates become brothers or sisters, high school, Tony and Nick played basketball and unique bonds develop. together. Early on, both were undecided on For Grand Valley State University brothers what sports to focus on, but the success they Tony and Nick Carreri, the unique team bond is saw in their respective sports helped with their actually a family matter. decisions.

The pair, who both “In high school I actually graduated from L’Anse We have took a year off from basketball Creuse High School in Clinton and came back my senior always been Township, Mich., currently year,” Tony said. “Nick even plays sports at GVSU and pretty close ... started over me as a sophomore looks to help their respective that year, but there was never but being at teams reach great heights this animosity. I may be at the season. school with him game on the bench, but I’m his Oldest brother Tony starts has brought us biggest fan.” at tight end for the football Support is another factor team while not-so-little brother even closer. both cited as reason why they Nick, who stands three inches are together again at GVSU. taller than his older brother, is “Knowing Tony was here, I entering his third year on the -Tony Carreri knew I’d always have someone men’s basketball team. to turn to,” said Nick, a junior “We have always been GVSU senior business major. “I knew it pretty close, and growing up would be tough to come in, go we were always out in the to school and play a college neighborhood playing sports, sport, but I also knew he’d be but being at school with him there to support me and help me out.” has brought us even closer.” said Tony, a senior A support system will help any college finance major. freshman, but the impact the elder Carreri had Usually the older brother picks at younger on Nick was something special. Growing up, while they find a way compete at everything, Tony was his role model, and one of the main occasionally to the point of anger. Despite that reason he got into sports, Nick said. stereotype, the relationship the Carreris share is “Whenever I need help, I can turn to my one in which they can show respect for each teammates, but I can also turn to Tony, too.” other, and at the same time be there to look said Nick, who averaged 3.3 rebounds per out for one another. It is unique and a little bit game last season. “I try to get out and show against the grain of normality, Tony said. support at as many of his games as possible “The transition from high school to college before my season starts.” is a big jump, but to have the comfort of having bfredericksen@lanthorn.com one of your best friends here I’m sure was a

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Not-so little brother: Nick Carreri is the younger of the two brothers. The junior averaged 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game on the basketball team last season.

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Big brother: Tony Carreri is the eldest of the two brothers. The senior tight end has 184 receiving yards and and a touchdown on the football team this season.

Wesley ‘figures out’ his players en route to season success Men’s basketball head coach serves as mentor for players experience from

By Kevin VanAntwerpen extensive coaching at schools across GVL Staff Writer

As he enters his seventh season as head coach of the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball program, it is more apparent than ever that head coach Ric Wesley’s player-centric attitude has helped shape the team into a tightly-knit group of young men with focus, purpose and determination.

“We want to develop these young guys to their maximum potential athletically, socially and academically,” Wesley said. “We’re producing future leaders.”

Wesley, who has led the Lakers to 153 wins and only 39 losses since taking over as head coach in 2004, has

the country. He served a total of 22 years as either assistant coach or associate head coach at universities in Texas, Iowa and Missouri, along with coaching several youth sports programs.

“Rick’s very good at figuring out his players,” said GVSU Director of Athletics Tim Selgo. “Their personalities, strengths, weaknesses and what makes them tick – he incorporates that well into team chemistry and individual player development.”

Often extending his influence beyond the basketball arena, Wesley takes interest in not only his team’s playing abilities, but

“My relationship

with my players is much like a parent ... Once they’re long gone, they’ll look back on you and appreciate the guidance and advice.

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-Ric Wesley GVSU head coach also their personal lives.

“He always has his door open so we can talk to him,” said senior Justin Ringler.

“He likes to get to know us on a personal level. He’ll ask about what we enjoy and about our girlfriends.”

The opportunity to learn more about his players and to better them as both athletes and individuals is the highlight of the job, Wesley said.

“Certainly from the outside looking in, they evaluate us on wins and losses,” he said.

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Head honcho: GVSU men’s basketball coach Ric Wesley argues a call in a past game. Wesley will enter his seventh season at GVSU when the team opens regular season play against Marygrove College on Nov. 13.

“But we get more out of it from the chance to work with young people.”

Wesley compared the team to family roles.

“My relationship with my guys is much like a parent,” he added. “You certainly hope your guys like you and enjoy being around you, but that’s probably not your daily goal. Your goal is that later on, once they’re long gone, they’ll look back on you and appreciate the guidance and advice.”

But just because he values his athletes as people does not mean Wesley is not serious about winning. His players said he demands the absolute best from them, and he has a drive to win no matter what.

“He’s just really down to business about getting things done,” Ringler said. “He’s in the office all day long looking at tapes and reports. He’s always prepared. I’d say he’s one of the most competitive guys I’ve ever been around.”

Wesley agreed he is a

competitive individual. He also called himself driven with a strong tendency to persevere through the hardships associated with collegiate athletics.

He considers that sort of determination a large key to his success.

“Just look at the places I’ve been,” he said. “A lot of people, especially young coaches, wouldn’t be able to pack up their bags and move to Iowa at the age of 22.”

As the 2010-11 basketball season comes around, one thing is certain — Wesley will continue to challenge the Lakers with his work ethic and emphasis on interpersonal relationships.

“I’ve always been a big believer that if you work hard and do things the right way, things will work themselves out,” he said. “It’s worked for me so far.”

The Lakers will have an exhibition game against the University of Dayton on Nov. 1 before beginning the regular season at home against Marygrove College on Nov. 13 sports@lanthorn.com

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‘Physical, fast’ Jackson impresses in limited action Allendale native and former Division I recruit seeing first playing time at GVSU since recovering from high school injury he’s got a good work ethic – if he sticks with it on the field and off the field, I have no doubt that he will continue to improve. But, he’s still got a little ways to go.”

Although the Achilles injury took away a chance to play Division I football, Jackson said he will make the most of the opportunity to play football for GVSU and do everything possible to help the team.

“It’s been kind of difficult, but I got my chance,” he said. “I didn’t know if I would actually feel comfortable at other schools because I’m so used to living in Allendale. This is hometown. This is pretty much my favorite area to be at.” sports@lanthorn.com

By Cody Eding GVL Sports Editor

Since stepping onto the gridiron and into the local spotlight as a freshman at nearby Allendale High School, Hersey Jackson knew he wanted to play football for Grand Valley State University.

Fortunate in some ways and unfortunate in others, Jackson’s path to playing in Lubbers Stadium has been anything but typical.

“My whole freshman year (of high school) I was set on coming here,” said Jackson, a redshirt freshman running back. “But then, my coach told me, he said it would probably be better off just to keep my options open and see what’s going on.”

A four-year varsity starter at Allendale, Jackson racked up 1,004 rushing yards as a freshman and totaled 1,705 yards and 1,370 yards in his sophomore and junior seasons, respectively. Entering his senior year, Scout.com ranked Jackson as the No. 58 high school running back in the country.

Jackson’s performance, 6-foot-1, 215-pound frame and football pedigree – his uncle Robert Jackson played defensive back for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals from 1981-89 – caught the eye of many college coaches at Division I schools, including former GVSU head coach Brian Kelly at the University of Cincinnati.

Only two games into his senior season, however, disaster struck as Jackson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Cincinnati, where Jackson had verbally committed to attend, retracted its earlier offer and its interest, as did the other Division I programs that had coveted the running back.

With the injury, the Lakers stepped back into the spotlight as the forerunner for Jackson’s services, and the Scout.com two-star tailback became one of the highlights of GVSU’s 2009 recruiting class.

“Sometimes those guys (at the Division I level) get scared of those injuries,” said GVSU head coach Matt Mitchell. “For us, as long as we get favorable reports back from doctors, those sometimes can be difference-maker guys for us, guys who are injured.”

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Power back: Redshirt freshman Hersey Jackson carries the ball in traffic in a past game. He has 121 rushing yards this season.

Jackson, who sits third on GVSU’s depth chart behind senior Justin Sherrod and sophomore Norman Shuford, has displayed pieces of the talent this season that attracted Division I coaches to him in high school. The Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year in 2009 saw extended playing time against the University of Findlay on Sept. 25 and Ferris State University last weekend. He has 121 yards rushing on 27 carries in six games of action.

“He ran extremely hard, and everyone can see how physical and fast he is,” Mitchell said. “I definitely think you saw flashes of what his ability (can do) – the combination of the size and the speed.

What he needs is some experience and some seasoning, not only in the scheme of our offense, but also when things are going full speed.”

After spending almost two seasons away from game action – missing eight contests during his senior year of high school and all of 2009 as a redshirt – Jackson is a work-in-progress, Mitchell said.

“It’s a new system – it’s a new everything for Hersey,” he said. “He’s developing and he’s growing. If he sticks with it – he has a great attitude and

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WHO TO WATCH Phil Milbrath,

Michigan Tech running back Milbrath scored five touchdowns last week against Northwood and leads the Huskies in rushing with 971 yards.

Norman Shuford, GVSU running back

The sophomore’s speed will cause fits for the Michigan Tech defense.

Shuford has 401 yards rushing this season.

A CLOSER LOOK Michigan Technological University

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Hometown hero: Jackson attended Allendale High School.

Nickname: Huskies Location: Houghton, Mich.

Enrollment: 6,957 Head Coach: Tom Kearly, 5th Season (27-22) Offensive Scheme: Pro Set Defensive Scheme: 4-2 AFCA Ranking: Unranked Last Week: 63-30 Win vs.

Northwood

Soccer finale to be televised Team to celebrate breast cancer awareness, senior day against Ferris State Sunday

By Greg Monahan GVL Senior Reporter

Courtesy Photo / Alex Vanderark

Cruise control: The men’s varsity-8 finished eighth in its HOTC race Sunday

Rowers ‘privileged’ to compete at Head of Charles Regatta

Men 8th, women 19th at world’s largest two-day annual regatta

By Greg Monahan GVL Senior Reporter

More than 9,000 athletes from 21 different countries competed in the Head of the Charles, which takes place in the Charles River separating Cambridge, Mass., from Boston and is the world’s largest two-day annual regatta. About 2,000 boats compete in one or more of the 60 total events, and Grand Valley State University sent both its Varsity-8 men’s and women’s teams.

The GVSU women’s team finished 19th out of 30 in the top division available to collegiate teams, the women’s championship eights division, completing the three-mile course in an even 17 minutes.

The team beat out Yale University, Boston University and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Women’s rower Vanessa Dean said the team was happy with its placement, especially considering the level of competition they faced.

“I’d say we wanted to make top-20, that was our overall goal and we did that,” she said. “So we’re really pleased with the result, and this is good for us moving into the rest of the season. We have a benchmark now, we know where we need to go, and I think we’re going to be even faster moving forward.”

The men had similar success in their event, finishing eighth out of 42 in the men’s collegiate eights division and

crossing the finish line in 15:22.

Senior rower Brendan Sawyer said the team made the most out of the entire trip, making sure to take in the eastern seaboard while they had the chance.

“This is definitely one of my favorite regattas,” he said. “This one is a lot of fun, we get to come out here and spend some time in the city of Boston, we get to do one race and see how we matchup against a lot of these East Coast schools.”

The teams took a 15-hour bus trip – each way – to compete in the event, which has been running since 1965. Junior rower Marco Benedetti said both GVSU squads were honored to compete in the event.

“It’s really a privilege to get to row in this regatta,” he said. “It’s one of the biggest regattas in the world, there’s thousands of competitors and hundreds of thousands of spectators, so to go for a university like Grand Valley it’s great to be able to represent the school on such a big stage.”

On the long trek back to Allendale, it was Dean who squashed any question of whether the 30-hour trip was worth the ride, even if both teams competed for less than 20 minutes and missed a couple days of class.

“It definitely affects (schoolwork),” she said. “But I think we can all agree that it is always well worth it.

Always, every time. There’s never a doubt in our minds that it’s worth it to miss class.” gmonahan@lanthorn.com

Another successful regular season will wrap up for the Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team this weekend, and as the squad gears up for a postseason run, excitement surrounds the team’s regular season finale.

Saturday’s noon matchup between the Lakers and Ferris State University is not only the last of the regular season and Senior Day for five of the team’s graduates-to-be, it also marks the first televised women’s soccer match in the history of the program.

Comcast will broadcast the game.

Additionally, it is also the program’s Breast Cancer Awareness Game. The Lakers will be decked out in pink jerseys, and proceeds from promotions during the game will go to Gilda’s Club, a breast cancer support group based in Grand Rapids.

GVSU head coach Dave DiIanni said the team has not had so many things going on in one game in the past, but the women are excited for it.

“This game will have a couple of great meanings,” he said. “We’ll be on TV, and once we see the cameras on the field, the excitement will set in for (the team). But I think since it’s Senior Day, we want to send the senior class out with a win. And then finally it’s our breast cancer awareness game, so we’ll be in pink jerseys.”

Dennis Gamble, an athletics marketing intern at GVSU, said the school has partnered up with Hungry Howie’s, which will offer coupons for a free medium pizza with any five-dollar donation to Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids. He added GVSU Athletics hopes for a season-high in attendance.

“The goal is to get as many people as we can there,” he said. “We haven’t always had the student support that we’d like to, but we’re on TV, and we want a large crowd. Also, we want to show support for Gilda’s Club and hopefully raise a lot of money.”

The Lakers, who clinched a sixthstraight GLIAC championship last weekend, will head into the match-up sporting a 14-1-2 record. They have already beaten the Bulldogs 3-0 in a game in Big Rapids earlier this season.

GVSU Athletic Director Tim Selgo said he looks forward to the Lakers’ first home game on television. The

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Spotlight: Freshman defender Kayla Kimble takes control of the ball in a past game. The Lakers will wrap up their regular season against Ferris State in the programs first televised game Sunday.

team has earned the honor after years of dominant performances.

“We’ve got the best women’s soc-

“We’ve got the best women’s soccer program in the country coming off a national championship season, and we want to showcase them. ” -Tim Selgo GVSU Athletic Director

cer program in the country coming off of a national championship season, and we want to showcase them and get them as much exposure as we possible can,” he said. “We want to get as many people to see what great Division II women’s soccer is all about and what a great program Dave DiIanni has built at Grand Valley.”

After the noon kickoff against Ferris State, the Lakers will prepare for GLIAC tournament play, which begins Tuesday at home. gmonahan@lanthorn.com

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DANCING FEAT Rare ballet to bring students, teachers to the stage

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By Josh Brunsting GVL Staff Writer

o help commemorate the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley State University, the music department, along with support from throughout the community, will bring to the stage one of the most extensive and rarely-performed pieces of theater for its time.

“Appalachian Spring” features choreography from dance legend Martha Graham and music from composer Aaron Copland. The narrative follows a husband and wife who are attempting to make a new life after coming to America, during the pioneer age of the 1800s.

“It’s a piece full of Americana, that came out at a time where more nationalist pieces weren’t being made outside of Europe,” said Shawn Bible, director and dance professor at GVSU. “It’s about embracing this country and what it means to live in and be American. It’s drenched in Americana.”

As one of the great ballets, getting the rights needed to be able to perform the piece has proved to be a difficult road.

“We all had to audition last year for this upcoming performance,” said GVSU alumna and lead performer Lauren Blane. “We had to videotape our practices showing the Graham Foundation that we were on the right track in bringing this piece to the stage. It’s just been a really rigorous experience.”

According to Bible, it’s also been an expensive one. Along with getting rights to the piece, the performance will include a new, one-of-a-kind set done by famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi and custom costumes from local designer, Cat O’Callaghan. The costumes were re-created from original designs by the play’s initial designer Edythe Gilfond, all of which will go to the Graham Foundation, never to be used again.

“This is a historic performance for GVSU and of one of the most iconic pieces that this country has known,” said faculty performer Mary Lohman.

Lohman joins Blane and Bible in a cast that includes four senior students, a returning alumna and a collection of faculty performers with the faculty orchestra providing music for performance.

“Working with the students may be my favorite aspect of this entire performance,” Lohman said. “It’s been really fun and interesting to be just another dancer in rehearsal with the students that I’ve taught.”

Blane shares the feeling.

“This has been an amazing experience,” she said. “It’s nice to not only come back and work with my friends again, but working with the teachers is always something I love doing.

You see a different side of them. You get to see them practice what they preach, and it makes their teaching all the more poignant.”

The knowledge of Appalachian Spring and its impact on ballet has not been lost on the public either.

“We have never seen ticket sales like this before,” Bible said. “It’s great to see this amazing response from the public, and I can tell you, it’s been a truly rewarding experience to not only see the growth of these students as dancers and the ability for them to truly go out and own one of the greatest pieces of all time, but to see the public take to it like this is something special.”

“Appalachian Spring” will be performed at 8 p.m. on Monday in the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Performing Arts Center. Due to the large public interest, a free dress rehearsal will be open to students and faculty at 5 p.m. the same day. Tickets to the main show can be purchased at the box office or by calling 616-331-2300.

For more information on this performance, call 616-331-2180, or go to www.gvsu.edu/fallarts. jbrunsting@lanthorn.com

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A rare sight: Several dancers perform “Appalachian Spring.” The performance will come to GVSU Monday.

‘Arts in the House’ selects GV alumna illustration BreeAnn Veenstra hopes her piece ‘Ceryneian Hind’ will inspire others as it represents GVSU in year-long exhibit at capitol building

By Rebekah Young GVL Intern

Former Grand Valley State University art student BreeAnn Veenstra is making her mark on the Michigan legislature.

Her illustration combining traditional pencil work and digital painting, “The Ceryneian Hind,” has been selected to appear in the Anderson House Office Building, where the Michigan House of Representatives is located.

“I feel really honored, very proud and grateful,” Veenstra said.

“I realize the importance of exposure in the art world. This is another opportunity Grand Valley is providing me to help me get my name and my work out there.”

The piece, which GVSU purchased as part of its permanent collection, was chosen to represent the university in the 2010 “Arts in the House” exhibition. It is on loan for the year-long exhibition in Lansing, which features artwork from each public state university.

“I’m really excited that it’s going to be up there for a year for people to see and experience,” Veenstra said. “I’m hoping my work will reach a wider audience so someone will enjoy it and feel inspired. My goal is to inspire people in a way that other artwork has inspired me.”

Hailing from Cadillac, Mich., Veenstra said art is a part of her life. Growing up, she was always drawing and her parents never ceased in buying her more art sup-

“I feel really honored,

very proud and grateful. I realize the importance of exposure in the art world. This is another great opportunity Grand Valley is giving me.

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-BreAnn Veenstra GVSU alumna plies. She also watched her father, a glass artist, work with stained glass and sand blasting.

“Since I was born, he’s had an art business on the side,” Veenstra said. “I grew up watching him create. I always had a natural interest in art, especially the storytelling element that goes hand-in-hand with it.”

With an emphasis in illustration, Veenstra graduated from the GVSU art and design program with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in December 2009. She created the selected illustration for a class project in 2008 with her chosen series theme of Greek mythology.

Her keen passion for nature and animals led Veenstra to draw a narrative illustration of “The Ceryneian Hind,” which she described as a “great female deer with golden antlers.”

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Whimsy: BreeAnn Veentra’s “The Ceryneian Hind,” which represents a Greek mythological creature, will represent GVSU for the 2010 Arts in the House exhibition in Lansing.

“She appears in the stories of Hercules and was said to be faster than a speeding arrow,” she explained. “She was also a friend to

the chaste goddess Artemis, goddess of the hunt.”

Veenstra was also drawn to this subject because she had never

heard of this particular myth before.

“That’s one of the great things about being an artist,” she said.

“You can draw something just because you want to. You don’t even have to follow the rules of reality.

That freedom appeals to me. I’m a whimsical person. I have an interest in the fantastical.”

Veenstra described illustration as narrative art work, the most common examples being children’s books and magazines. For her work, she first draws in pencil, then ink, before scanning the image into a computer to digitally paint it with layers of manipulated colors, textures and images.

“We’re in the age of technology, and more artists are starting to work digitally,” Veenstra said.

“People have the mindset that digital isn’t art and that the machine does the work. In this case, that’s not true. Instead of oils or paints, I’m using the pixels.”

Veenstra works for a Grand Rapids printing company and also as a freelance artist. Her work has been published in the national art magazine CMYK and international publications suchas ImagineFX and Ikarie in Britain and the Czech Republic. She also won an award at the National Society of Illustrators student competition in New York.

Veenstra currently has pieces on display at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Her work can be viewed at http://www.lullafly.com. arts@lanthorn.com

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GVSU art department expands facilities to former Papa John’s location

By Rebekah Young GVL Intern

When Henry Matthews, director of galleries and collections, started working at Grand Valley State University in 1998, the art gallery support team managed 700 pieces of art. There were also 12,000 students.

Twelve years later, student enrollment has doubled to more than 24,000, and the GVSU collection contains more than 9,500 pieces of art. In order to improve efficiency and deal with GVSU’s exponential growth, the entire Art Gallery Support staff has moved into the building formerly occupied

by Papa John’s pizza on 42nd and Pierce Street.

The new facility includes office space, climate-control storage, improved security and workrooms.

“We grew out of where we were located before,” said Colleen Bazuin, art gallery secretary.

The support team used to be tucked away in various, separate locations across campus in a set-up Bazuin called “dysfunctional, cramped and not conducive.”

“It’s very nice that everything is now in one area,” she said. “The only downfall is that is it not connected to the art gallery.”

James Moyer, assistant vice president for Facilities Planning, said the principal reason for the move was to “consolidate the gallery support operation into one location.”

The move was also meant to make previous office space occupied by the team

available for academic uses and provide more space for the gallery support operation, Moyer added.

Matthews said the move allows him to better keep up with the rising demand for art that correlates with the rising enrollment at MATTHEWS GVSU. “As an institution, we’ve more than doubled,” he said. “My job is to place art throughout the university.

As we’ve grown, we’ve tried to keep up with that demand ... Part of the philosophy is if we make the environment beautiful, it will make students feel better.”

Along with professional works, the support team also places works created by students in Art & Design and the School of Communications on and around campus.

To acquire student art, Matthews attends graduating student exhibitions to add to the GVSU collection.

Matthews’ team, supported by student and professional staff, prepares and processes each piece of art in the database before installing it in a building or living center on campus.

“When you start to do that by the hundreds, even thousands, it starts to be a lot of work,” he said. “The new building allows us to work in better space that is more efficient.”

Other features of the facility include a conference room and a print and drawing

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From pizza to paintbrushes: The former Papa John’s location now houses the Art Gallery Support staff.

cabinet. Both are used by David Keister, a professor of art and design, in instructing an art class that meets in the conference room on Fridays.

As curator of the print and drawing cabinet, Keister is in charge of more than 3,000 museum-quality works of art stored in the building. In his class, students are able to work with the collection under his

tutelage.

“It’s more than just a storage place, an office and a preparatory place,” Matthews said. “It’s also where real studying and academic work takes place. Teaching actually happens in this building, and we’re directly connected to the curriculum.” arts@lanthorn.com

Bodybuilding bassoonist to perform at GV Nebraska-Lincoln professor to bring bassoon prowess to GV Performing Arts Center for performance Sunday

By Elijah Brumback GVL A&E Editor

Competitive bodybuilding and playing the bassoon have, at first thought, absolutely nothing in common.

One can only wonder what kind brain chemistry brings these two very separate skills to such a high-level mastery in the body of Jeffery McCray.

McCray is the assistant professor of bassoon at the University of NebraskaLincoln and, in the same reality, is also a competitive bodybuilder. He will share his musical talents with the Grand Valley State University community on Sunday.

When he is not vibrating the reeds of his instrument or instructing the same action, he is conditioning what some in the muscle business might call his temple, or

body.

“The things I do seem to have no real connection, but when you think about it they actually have more in common than you might think,” McCray said. “A lot of what I do with music is influenced by what I do in competitive body building.”

He said it is the practice and planning in bodybuilding that translates to the way he approaches music and also the way he teaches it to his students.

“If you apply yourself with the same dedication to something like training your body to the act of learning music, the result is the same in achieving your goals,” McCray said.

While the U.S. government continually reports that many Americans are too obese and generally undereducated according to some hard scientific facts, McCray

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Brains and brawn: McCray poses for a magazine shoot. He won third in both the 2008 Jr. USA Bodybuilding Championships and the Muscle Mayhem Championships in the light heavyweight division in Nebraska.

as a human being stands as what the U.S. government might label as an acceptable American.

“Students, especially a batch of freshman usually don’t know what to think when they walk into class and see me standing there,” he said. “It’s funny because I may seem intimidating to them and I’m sure they’re thinking, ‘what is this guy going to teach us.’”

His achievements have all been documented in both pursuits. The records show his aptitude for muscle building, having received third place in both the 2008 Jr. USA Bodybuilding Championships and the Muscle Mayhem Championships in the light heavyweight division in Nebraska. As for his accomplishments with the bassoon, McCray has graced many distinguished ensembles and symphony orchestras as the principal bassoon or utility bassoon player. He currently performs with the Lincoln (NE) Symphony Orchestra and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra.

“A lot the lessons I’ve learned are in time management,” he said. “It’s hard to balance the two but it’s something that I care about and have to do.”

The nature of McCray’s interest in becoming a bodybuilder is not a sordid story of a young boy bullied in high school because he liked classical music. Instead, as a former wrestler, McCray was interested in keeping fit while he attended college thus he took to bodybuilding through the encouragement of fellow gym members.

“I realized when I got to college to pursue music it would be impossible to have to think about it all the time,” McCray said. “I had to have something to break up the time.”

McCray’s father was the wrestling coach at his high school when he was growing up and it was this instilled physical activity that eventually brought him to where he is now in both music and bodybuilding.

He began playing the

piano at a very young age and while in high school in Colorado Springs he was recognized as one of the top bassoon players in the state.

“I thought there might be something to this,” McCray said. “So I kept pursuing it.”

McCray received his doctorate form Michigan State University and he said coming back to GVSU is something like a homecoming for him.

“I’m looking forward to seeing some of my old colleagues and seeing some of the familiar places.”

McCray will perform Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall at the Performing Arts Center on the GVSU Allendale Campus. art@lanthorn.com

“If you apply

yourself with the same dedication to something like training your body to the act of learning music, the result is the same in achieving your goals.

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-Jeffery McCray UNL assistant professor of bassoon

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Man of many talents: Jeff McCray stand with his bassoon.