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COE special ed. program moves to local schools BY ANYA ZENTMEYER GVL MANAGING EDITOR
Grand Valley State University’s special education program is moving graduate students into the real world, partnering with local lancaster schools in mutuallybeneficial coursework that puts graduate students in the classroom to do one-on-one work with students who have disabilities. In the College of Education’s “Colleagues” magazine for winter/ spring semester, a newsletter written by Elaine Collins, dean of the COE at GVSU, said the college is in the process of embedding the special education program entirely within a local school system. “Our expectation is that students will not only learn the latest research but also learn through clinical application,” Collins wrote. “In turn, the school system will have the support of a team of adults to assist in their district.” Paula Lancaster, associate professor in the special education department and leader of the initiative, said there is currently a total of five graduate courses already are offered in Wyoming Public Schools — both the high school and elementary school — and Grandville Public Schools. Next fall, the special education program will begin gradually moving the undergraduate assessment classes into local schools as well, with the goal of helping students to learn about the specific assessments during class time and then apply the new knowledge to assist school personnel in assessing children in the schools. The plan is for the method courses to follow. In the existing courses, graduate students’ courses are held in the schools, with two hours dedicated to traditional instruction with a professor and the third hour spent in the classroom, working with the children to apply the new methods. “So our students, the graduate students, learn various theories and interventions and practices related to those topical areas,” Lancaster said. “Then, when the children come in, they implement those things.” Mostly, the courses focus on early reading skills, oral language development and math. “So, it offers them an opportunity to give some of their children who are struggling the most, it offers them an opportunity to give those kids some very intense support that they otherwise wont get,” Lancaster said. “The schools that we work with have given us nothing but positive feedback, so it has been consistently positive. They go out of their way to make these things work, primarily because they know that they’re giving the kids something that they otherwise might not be able to give.” For more information about COE programs, visit www.gvsu.edu/coe. managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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Ready to serve and protect: Cruisers sit in a line outside of the Grand Valley Police Department, which has announced that the two students who falsely reported two separate assault incidents last semester will not be charged. The cases will be handled through the GVSU Dean of Students’ Office.
Students in false assault cases will not be charged By Chelsea Lane GVL Staff Writer
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wo Grand Valley State University students who reported to police last semester that they had been victims of separate assaults and later recanted their stories will not face criminal charges for their actions.
Instead, the students’ cases have been referred to the Dean of Students’ Office as part of the academic judiciary process. In November, two female students came forward on separate occasions and told police they had been assaulted by an unknown male while crossing the Little Mac Bridge.
In a briefing that first ran in the Lanthorn on Nov. 10, a female student reported to police that while she was crossing the Little Mac bridge at night, a male suspect emerged, grabbed her arm and refused to let go. The student said a male student riding a bicycle, who possibly had blonde hair, stopped to
intervene. In the Lanthorn briefing, police requested that the Good Samaritan come forward to assist in the investigation of the incident and possibly offer additional leads. In the early morning on Nov. SEE ASSAULT, A3
WINTER IS HERE GVPD stresses caution, attentiveness as snow affects driving conditions By Chelsea Lane GVL Staff Writer
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Whiteout: GVSU junior Colin Kammeraad scrapes off the ice of his vehicle in the parking lot after returning from class. The recent snow has caused a spike in accidents.
Students who bemoaned a “green Christmas” over Winter Break were welcomed back to Grand Valley State University with more seasonally-appropriate weather as snow finally began accumulating on GVSU’s campus over the past two weeks. But with the snow’s arrival comes slick, sloppy roads and more hazardous driving conditions, and the Grand Valley Police Department is advising students to be cautious as they drive. Capt. Brandon DeHaan, assistant director of GVPD, said while overall accident rates are down this school year due to the relatively mild winter weather so far, there has been a spike in the number of reported accidents on campus and on nearby Lake Michigan Drive in the past two weeks as snowfall increases. Officer Paul Weaver, who
handles many of the oncampus parking and traffic issues, said winter accidents are typically one-car incidents where students slide off the road or get stuck in the snow. Weaver said the most common cause of winter accidents is students not taking weather conditions into account when they drive. He advised that cautious, attentive driving is key to avoid accidents on icy and snowy roads. “Drive according to the weather conditions, which means drive slowly,” he said. DeHaan added that another common problem that contributes to wintertime accidents is improper snow removal on car windshields and windows. Oftentimes, he said, students in a rush to get to class simply clear off a hole on the driver’s side that they can look through but leave the rest of their car covered in ice and snow, obscuring their vision. SEE SNOW, A3
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NEWS BRIEFS Small businesses can meet lenders The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting an event where small business entrepreneurs can seek capital by meeting with local lenders. The event is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Loosemore Auditorium, located downtown in Pew Campus Building E.
Women’s Center seeks journal submissions The Women’s Center is seeking submissions for its 11th edition of “In Our Own Words: A Journal about Women.” Students, faculty and staff members and community members are invited to submit entries for the 2012 edition. The deadline is Feb. 14. Creativity, diversity and personal reflection are encouraged for entries, which will be used during Women’s History Month in March.
GV Art Gallery hosts works from Great Depression Artwork from the Great Depression will be featured at the GVSU Art Gallery through March 23 as part of collaboration with the Muskegon Museum of Art. The artwork is part of the exhibition “Regionalism and the Art of the WPA: Selections from the Muskegon Museum of Art.” The exhibit is free to see and is located in the GVSU Art Gallery, within the Performing Arts Center.
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rand Valley State University’s annual Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Celebration begins this week with a discussion of Asian Pacific Islanders in Michigan and an Asian New Year celebration. The annual event, which begins Wednesday and ends March 31, is organized by the GVSU Office of Multicultural Affairs. Documentary showings, an Asian New Year festival and speakers on various topics are among the events organized to commemorate different aspects of the many Asian cultures. Danny Ha, program coordinator of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said the official Asian-Pacific American Heritage month is actually May, but because most GVSU students are on break at the time, the university moved its celebration to January. “We want to be inclusive of showing the Asian culture to all students,” Ha said. According to GVSU’s Office of Institutional Analysis, 752 students, or 3.2 percent, on campus identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. More than 1,000 students either declined to specify their ethnicity or checked multiethnic. Of the faculty on campus, 86 reported to be Asian or Pacific Islander. Ha said the OMA found the end of January an appropriate time to begin honoring Asian cultures due to the Asian New Year celebrations. Jerika Nguyen, an officer in the Asian Student Union, said the Asian New Year festival on Jan. 26 exposes traditions from different Asian cultures. “In previous years, we have had various cultural and modern dance performances, a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, a traditional Chinese yo-yo performance, Lion Dancers and a fashion show,” Nguyen said.
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Culture: A dragon makes an appearance during a past Asian Pacific American Island Heritage Celebration at Grand Valley State University. This years’ celebration will run through March 31.
“This year, we have added Japanese Taiko drummers, a Bhangra dance group (and winners of a national talent competition), a Vietnamese Hat Dance, Dragon Dancers — and how apt for Year of the Dragon — and Asian Student Union’s first collaborative musical medley and dance performance.” Ha said the focus of the entire heritage celebration changes from year to year. “In years past it has been a mixture of different regions of Asia,” he said. “We showcase a lot of different cultures within Asia as a whole. This a great opportunity to see the vast diversity even within Asian culture, not just based on region but on tradition as well.” Yan Liang, assistant professor of modern languages and literatures, said while Eastern culture still has yet to permeate American culture, it has been attracting attention from more and more Americans. “It is something exotic, something interesting,” Liang said. “Still, there’s a
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long way to go before people have a true understanding of it.” The Chinese professor said one of the biggest misconceptions Americans have about Asians is that all nations have the same cultural traditions. “Each have their distinctive culture,” she said. “People tend to group (all Asian) people together. All the cultural symbols about Asia are together. It’s not accurate.” Nguyen said many Asians confront this misunderstanding on GVSU’s campus. “Some have no awareness of the distinction between various different Asian races and assume that they are all the same,” Nguyen said. “So if you’re Thai, you can probably speak Chinese, you were born in Korea, your parents fought in the Vietnam War and you own three Toyota Camrys. Oh, and your last name Yamamoto.” However, Liang said Americans are not the worst at stereotyping Asians. “I think in the U.S., it’s
much better than many other parts of the world,” she said. Liang added that East Asians are used to dealing with this misconception, but she said she hopes for a change someday. “It would be really good if one day there would be enough sophistication and understanding of Asian culture that people could tell the difference,” she said. Ha said the celebration hosted by OMA is meant to highlight both the differences and the similarities between Eastern and Western culture. For a complete list of events, visit www.gvsu.edu/ oma. All events are free to the public. news@lanthorn.com
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Eyes on the road: A car drives down Campus Drive after a heavy snowfall last week on the Grand Valley State University Allendale Campus, which was under a winter storm advisory Friday night.
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“When you clear off a small area, that’s when you get that periscope effect,” DeHaan said. “While you can technically see out, you can’t really see where you’re going. Your back and side windows and side mirrors should be clear, as well as your windshield.” DeHaan also advised traveling with a roadside emergency kit, complete with a blanket, jumper cables and other tools in the event that students become stuck in the snow or get into an accident. In addition to driving
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17, the police department responded to a report of an individual indicating that they had been sexually assaulted near the Little Mac Bridge. As in the other case, the student said she did not know the suspect. The student alleged that the suspect grabbed her and tried to tear off her clothes, but she kicked him in the groin and was able to escape. She said she then ran to her on-campus housing unit
concerns, the winter weather also creates problems in the parking lot for faculty and students alike, including the dreaded phenomenon of triple parking. Triple parking occurs when drivers park outside the lines which have been obscured by snowfall, forcing other drivers to also park incorrectly if they want to fit into the neighboring empty spaces. This chain reaction can block in other cars as well as take up extra space in the parking lot. To help ward off triple parking, Weaver and a team of student workers set up rows of traffic cones marking where the lines are beneath the snow and indicating to stu-
dents where parking rows start and end. To contact the GVPD for non-emergencies, call 616331-3255. clane@lanthorn.com
and the suspect did not pursue her. In accordance with federal law, GVSU police issued an e-mail notifying the university community of a potential ongoing threat. However, police had already become suspicious when the evidence in each case did not match what the students reported. Both students later confessed separately to police that they had each made false accusations and the incidents in question never actually took place. clane@lanthorn.com
Day or night: Holly Freeman, a receptionist at the Grand Valley Police Dept., takes a call in the Allendale office, where the two alleged assaults were reported.
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SAY NO TO SOPA F or many Grand Valley State University students, Wednesday’s blackout on popular websites Wikipedia and Craigslist may have been their first time hearing about the Stop Internet Piracy Act, but although a vote on the law has been tabled in Congress, this bill is still one to keep an eye on. SOPA, drafted by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), and its U.S. Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act, would expand law enforcement’s authority to fight online trafficking of copyrighted material, but they also give the government the ability to block
entire online domains and threatens Americans’ constitutional right to free speech. For example, if one blog powered through a blogging tool like Wordpress or Blogger posted a link to unauthorized copyrighted material, the entire parent site could be shut down. The same is true for social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter. Although a scheduled vote on SOPA/PIPA was postponed due to public protests — an estimated 7,000 websites including Google, Craigslist, Wikipedia, Reddit, Tumblr and more blacked out on Wednesday or otherwise advocated against the bill’s passage —
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Stop Internet Piracy, Protect IP acts belong in science fiction novel, not in American law books
the dangerous bill is far from dead. While no one is arguing the legality of Internet piracy or suggesting that the government’s past attempts at policing piracy have been effective, handing the government the unilateral power to shut down entire Internet domains because of one person’s online actions is akin to forcing every GVSU student to write their papers under careful supervision because a handful of people choose to cheat. Not only will those who choose to stream, upload or link to unauthorized content (or unknowingly use it) continue to find ways to do so, the massive power the bill
yields to the government will strip citizens of their prized free speech rights. Everyone from tech junkies to the technologically challenged have a stake in SOPA’s consequences and should continue to make their voices heard. And it’s already working. Following the blackout, 13 senators who previously supported the bill backed out, until eventually Smith postponed both SOPA and PIPA. And all it took was a little bit of our generation doing what we do best — using the internet to complain — and they can’t take that away from us.
GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON I BY DAN SILLS
Did you do anything to protest the passage of SOPA? “(For) a petition that was put on by Google, I got a group of friends together and motivated them to sign.”
Rodney Washington
Sophomore, criminal justice Chicago, Ill.
“No, I read a lot about it and did not really think to stage any type of protest or anything about it.”
Brian Savalle
Senior, criminal justice Detroit, Mich.
“I have not done any open protesting as of now. I have discussed the issue with many others and we plan on putting something together.”
Billy Antrikin
Senior, biomedical sciences Warren, Mich.
“The only thing I did was post a Facebook status about censoring what I say. It included foul language challenging them to censor this.”
Victoria Anderson
Freshman, allied health sciences Rochester, Mich.
“Yes, I signed the petition that was on Google the day that Wikipedia went down.”
Caitlyn Kiraly
Freshman, athletic training Granger, Ind.
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Roommate conversations you want to avoid BY CHRIS SLATTERY GVL COLUMNIST
If you haven’t already done so, you should probably consider where you are living next semester. Not only that, and arguably more important, you want to start thinking about roommates. The people that you live with can have just as much impact on your living situation as where you live. As long as there are four walls, a roof and free Wi-Fi, every place is pretty much the same, so you should really concentrate on finding the right roommates. I have had some good and bad luck when it comes
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didn’t think you were 21. CLINGER: I can go buy a fake ID really quick! Anything to hang out with you. YOU: Wait, how did you unlock my door? The thief: Do you spend money on necessities? Food and liquor and contraceptives? There are people out there who don’t. Like some college klepto, they steal everything you own for reasons you will never understand. If the following conversation transpires, you have a thief: YOU: Hey, do you know what happened to my Doritos? THIEF: Oh, I saw them on top of the fridge and assumed they were fair game. The drunk: This roommate may seem like a good choice at first. He’s always the life of the party, gets girls
to come over and knows a lot of really fun drinking games. However, it should also come as no surprise that he dropped out three semesters ago to “find himself” (somewhere at the bottom of a halfgallon of Popov) and has no respect for what day it is. If the following conversation transpires, you have a drunk: DRUNK: Shot? YOU: Dude, it’s 10 a.m. DRUNK: Shot? YOU: …on a Tuesday. DRUNK: Shot? YOU: No.Wait, how do you not have, like, ten different hangovers right now? It can be difficult to catch the warning signs early on, so be careful with your decisions. Otherwise, those four walls you spent $4,000 on might as well be padded. cslattery@lanthorn.com
Dems’ tuition plan needs work
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to roommates, and through some of the horror stories I’ve heard, there are a few kinds of roommates that you should avoid if you have the opportunity. Of course, every roommate is going to possess certain qualities you wish they didn’t, but there are people with personalities tattooed onto their very bones that you wouldn’t spend two hours with, let alone two semesters: The clinger: Chances are, you’re a nice person with decent qualities. People respond to that. Clingers will find any excuse to hang out with you and incorporate themselves in any activity. If the following conversation transpires, you have a clinger: CLINGER: What are you doing tonight? Can I come? YOU: Going to the bar. I
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How does free tuition sound? It sounds pretty neat, neater than a tall glass of Pabst Blue Ribbon even. The free tuition plan, a proposal put out by Democrats in the state Senate last week, would provide grants to students based on how much of their K-12 education took place in Michigan. The measure would provide about $9,500 per year
to a student who spent their whole school career in the state, with that number decreasing as the years spent in Michigan schools decreased. The proposal would be paid for by eliminating $3.5 billion worth of tax credits and loopholes for businesses in the state. But is it the right thing to do for a state, which wants to combat rising tuition costs and hold onto more of its educated young people? It is not. Such a blanket program would be more costly than necessary and less effective than it could be at raising the educational attainment of many Michiganders. The problem is that any-
one who attends some or part of their schooling in the state would the $9,500 per year, or some fraction of it. Even people like me who do not need it because, embarrassed as I am, my tuition is covered by the Bank of Dad and its generous terms. For myself and others who can easily afford the cost of college, the grants would be wasted. I applaud the group of Democratic state Senators for their efforts, but would like to see their plan changed in a few ways to become more targeted and focus on those who need it most. The grants should be means tested to provide aid based on the student’s financial situation.
They could also be pegged to a student’s school district.. It would also be better if the proposal focused on making sure all students are ready for college when they show up, which would minimize the expenses associated with having to retake classes and stay more than four years. I would also like to see the funding go towards providing vocational training in high schools, something that has been evaporating in recent years, because even students who do not choose to attend college should possess skills that will make them valuable in the workplace. assistantnews@lanthorn.com
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Weight loss expo to give students advice on fitness, diet BY ANDREW JUSTUS GVL ASSISTANT NEWS
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rand Valley State University senior Reuben Rodriguez is no fan of Papa John’s Pizza — not because the campus pizza joint makes bad food, but because it tempted him throughout his pursuit of a healthier weight. “What didn’t help was Papa John’s, my roommates would usually get it every other weekend and I knew I couldn’t have it, but it was really tempting,” Rodriguez said. “I did hold back and never had a slice.” Rodriguez will be speaking Feb. 1 at GVSU’s Fitness and Wellness Expo to tell others about his experience and to motivate others to pursue a more healthful existence. “The challenging part about being a college student trying to lose weight is all the food options,” Rodriguez said, adding that the freedom of being in college can sometimes lead to not-so-responsible food choices. The Fitness and Wellness Expo is a collaborative effort between Campus Recreation and the Health and Wellness office. The Fitness and Wellness Expo has been helping students become healthier for eight years, said Lindsey DesArmo, GVSU Health and Wellness Coordinator. She said the emphasis of the Fitness and Wellness Expo is on practical ways to be healthier. Rodriguez, a history major, said his game plan was to minimize carbohydrates and calorie intake while cutting out junk food and pop. He said Campus Dining was both helpful and a hindrance. “I was glad that there were salad options for me to get instead of Chinese or pizza,” he said. “... I always avoided (Fresh
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Getting fit: Students use the Grand Valley State University Campus Recreation Center fitness facilities late Sunday night. The Rec Center will collaborate with the Health and Wellness office for the Weight Loss Expo, scheduled for Feb. 1. GVSU junior Reuben Rodriguez, who lost 170 pounds in 17 months, will speak at the event.
Food) because of the ‘all you can eat’ option,” After about four months of dieting, Rodriguez began going to the Campus Recreation Center. He said he didn’t use any campus resources like personal trainers or nutrition programs, but he still managed to lose 170 pounds in 17 months. The expo provides resources for students, staff and faculty who are looking to get healthier and more active. Student resources at the event include the MetroHealth Campus Health Center, the GVSU outdoor Activity Center, Campus Dining and oth-
ers. The event will also have participatory attractions, such as high-intensity interval training, Zumba and boot camp, where students will be able to exercise and learn various exercises. Expo-goers can also win door prizes including iTunes gift cards, bikes and a membership to MVP Sports. The purpose of the event is “to raise awareness of campus and community resources for health and wellness,” DesArmo said, including stress management, nutrition and campus organizations in addition to physical exercise. assistantnews@lanthorn.com
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SHORTS Bush named National Swimmer of the Week Grand Valley State University senior Carly Bush was named the www.collegeswimming.com National Swimmer of the Week on Jan. 19 for her performances in the pool last week. Bush set three pool records in the Lakers’ 159-74 victory over the University of Findlay. The senior’s first record came during the 1,000-yard freestyle when she shattered the previous record by almost six seconds with a time of 10 minutes, 16.22 seconds. Bush followed up her performance in 1,000-yard freestyle by eclipsing the 200yard butterfly record with a time a mark of 2:06.49 Finishing off the meet, Bush helped the 800-yard freestyle relay team set a pool record of 7:49.34. GVSU will be back in action on Feb. 8 at the GLIAC Championships in Jenison, Mich.
Soccer’s Demers receives promotion Grand Valley State University women’s soccer coach David DiIanni announced that Erica Demers has been promoted to associate head coach. Demers has been a part of GVSU soccer program for the past seven years, during which GVSU has compiled a 145-9-12 record. As an assistant coach, she has guided offensive stars including former NCAA Division II Player of the Year Katy Tafler and current juniors Ashley Botts and Kayla Addison. With the promotion to associate head coach, Demers will coordinate recruiting efforts and facilitate soccer camps throughout the year. She will also continue to work with the Laker front line. GVSU finished the season as the national runnerup with an overall record of 20-1-4
STANDINGS M. Basketball GLIAC North Standings 7-3 7-3 6-4 6-5 5-5 4-6 3-7
W. Basketball GLIAC North Standings Ferris State Michigan Tech. GVSU Northern Mich. Northwood Lake Superior Saginaw Valley
9-1 7-3 6-5 4-6 2-8 1-9 1-9
M. Swimming and Diving GVSU Indianapolis Findlay Wayne State Ashland Lake Erie Lewis
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W. Swimming and Diving GVSU Hillsdale Findlay Wayne State Indianapolis Ashland Lake Erie Lewis Northern Mich.
Streak busters Thomas’ 22 points help Lakers snap 4-game skid BY Brady Fredericksen GVL Sports Editor
“We just focused more and came out more hungry and determined.”
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t may have taken a pair of trips to the Upper Peninsula over the span of five games, but the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team finally got the self-proclaimed gorilla off their backs on Saturday, defeating Michigan Technological University 64-50 and snapping a four-game losing streak. “It feels real good to get a dub back under our belt, just good to get the gorilla off our back,” said junior guard Breland Hogan, who scored 11 points in the win. “We just focused more and came out more hungry and determined. In the other games we weren’t coming out for the whole 40 minutes.” The Lakers (10-7, 6-5 GLIAC) came out firing against the Huskies (9-8, 7-3 GLIAC), jumping out to an 14-0 lead thanks to their early ball security and Michigan Tech’s lack thereof. “I thought our whole team, from start to finish, was focused on the defensive end,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “(The start) went a long way toward elevating our confidence. We executed well and everything was clicking.” That confidence was tested early in the second half when the Huskies, led by sophomore guard Austin Armga’s 11 points, cut the lead to 30-27. GVSU recovered, going on an 11-0 run, led by senior guard James Thomas. Thomas was involved in all 11 points, scoring eight and assisting on junior guard Tony Peters’ 3-pointer to cap it off. During their four-game skid, Thomas’ shooting struggles had an impact on the offense’s overall struggles, but that wasn’t the case Saturday. Coming off a 12-point effort in the team’s 62-57 loss at Northern Michigan University on Jan. 19, Thomas exploded against Michigan Tech, recording a game-high 22
Breland Hogan junior guard
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Hustle: James Thomas moves up the court during a past matchup with Northwood.
points six rebounds. “I was coming out looking for my shot today, just to get a rhythm early, not forcing but taking what the defense gave me,” Thomas said. “When I’m scoring it takes pressure off guys, Breland especially, but I T R A C K
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think Nick Waddell played well, doing some scoring down there, getting some fouls. That helps us a lot too.” Waddell, coming off the bench for the second time in as many games, added 10 points and three rebounds. Many times during the losing skid,
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the senior center was restricted by foul trouble, and although he fouled out Saturday, he teamed with senior center Mike Przydzial to assist the Lakers’ defensive effort. Michigan Tech’s front-court duo of Ali Haidar and Mike Hojnacki came into the contest averaging 30.2 points and 13.9 rebounds per game between them, but combined for only 11 points and seven rebounds on three-of-10 shooting against GVSU. “We limited their touches and their easy baskets, just making them work for everything they got,” Wesley said. “Our perimeter guys did a good job helping inside when they had the ball in scoring areas.” With the win, GVSU sweeps the season series with Michigan Tech, a team many picked to win the GLIAC North in the preseason. As the team looks ahead to their game at Ferris State University on Saturday, they acknowledge there is still work to be done in terms of finding out exactly who they are as a team. “We continue to learn more and more about our team,” Wesley said. “This is a team with nine guys who never played a minute for us last year. I really couldn’t be prouder, we went through a rough patch here and they hung in there and continued to support and believe in each other — I couldn’t be happier.” sports@lanthorn.com
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Record day leads Lakers at Mike Lints BY Zach Sepanik GVL staff writer
Record-breaking days have been a common theme throughout the indoor season for the Grand Valley State University men’s and women’s track and field teams this season, and Friday’s Mike Lints Alumni Open at the Kelly Family Sports Center proved no different. This time, the Lakers saw “breakthrough performances” to go along with it. “For our second week back we had some great breakthrough performances,” said GVSU head coach Jerry Baltes. “We got senior Daniel Vanek back in the lineup on the men’s side and he broke the school record in the shot put and we had the best mark in the country by junior Sam Lockhart on the women’s side. Across the board we were solid and it was a nice step forward.” Vanek set a GVSU and Kelly Family Sports Center record with a 19.09 meter throw in the shot put. Meanwhile, Lockhart recorded the best shot put in the country this year by more than three feet with a toss of 16.10 meters. “I think we are in a good spot,” Baltes said. “We have
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Leg work: Runners on the men’s 60-meter hurdles during the Mike Lints Alumni Open, hosted at the Kelly Family Sports Center.
most of our top kids where they need to be nationally. We have a lot of kids creeping up the performance list, getting close to hitting the national mark or putting themselves in position. The next two or three weeks will be huge to take those steps forward, stay healthy and keep progressing.” A group of freshmen led the way for the men on Friday with several other strong performances. Brent Brock took first in the triple jump with a mark of 13.62 meters, while Nathan Fraeyman won the 400-meter dash in 50 seconds. Trent Chappell also saw success, clearing 2.07
meters in the high jump, good enough for second place and a personal best mark. “I’m happy that my hard work has been paying off and that I can reach that height at this point in the season,” Chappell said. “I’m hoping that I can carry on and hit some better heights to make sure I can go to Nationals.” Meanwhile, the women won four other events besides Lockhart’s to continue their progression toward another national championship. Sophomore Kristen Hixson hit a 3.85-meter height in the pole vault, sophomore
Alisha Weaver cleared 1.66 meters in the high jump, and senior Rachel Patterson nearly broke a GVSU record in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 9 minutes, 23.05 seconds. The 4x400-meter relay team of senior Chanelle Caldwell and sophomores Kalena Franklin, Leiah Hess and Aileen Lemanski also took first place with a time of 3:49.90. “We were expecting to do good for the intensity of our workouts lately, but not set any personal records or anything,” Franklin said. “Our 4x400 team dropped time and moved up on the list for nationals and we are
not even in our light workout week. We also have quite a few freshmen stepping up.” Up next for each squad is the Indiana University Relays on Friday and Saturday with only a select few men and women making the trip. “We really look at those who are going to help us at the national level,” Baltes said. “It gets a little challenging figuring it out, but we let them know from the get go that they have to prove themselves these first four meets at home and earn the right to travel down to IU.” zsepanik@lanthorn.com
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Record breaker: Senior Carly Bush is shown in the women’s 200-yard fly in last Friday’s meet at home against Findlay. The senior was named collegeswimming.com’s National Swimmer of the Week.
Lakers end season with eyes on GLIACs BY Bryce Derouin GVL STAFF WRITER
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he Grand Valley State swim and dive teams are heading into the GLIAC conference championships with some momentum, but also with some added motivation to improve. GVSU’s swim and dive teams ended the regular season Saturday in Indianapolis against the University of Indianapolis, the day after the men and women both swept Hope College 152-74 and 149-90, respectively. The No. 4 GVSU women
(8-3, 4-1 GLIAC) were able to carry their success over the next day against Indianapolis by defeating the No. 14 Greyhounds (3-3, 1-2 GLIAC) 135-99. However, the No. 10 Indianapolis men’s team (3-1, 2-1 GLIAC) would defeat the No.4 Laker men (7-3, 4-1 GLIAC) 122-119. The men’s meet came down to the very last event of the day, where Indianapolis edged out the Lakers with a time of 3 minutes, 5.93 seconds in the 4x100freestyle relay, and scored 11 points for their first-place finish. GVSU clocked in at
second place at 3:07.38 and tallied four points. The Lakers also finished third in the same event (3:11.90) and scored two points for third place. “We’ve had some really great times, and some not so great times,” said GVSU head coach Andy Boyce. “It’s tough going back to back days. Overall I was pleased with the performances, but obviously we’d like to come out on top today with the men, but a couple hundredths here or there and it would have been a different outcome.” Even in defeat, the tight
loss may have provided a silver lining for the GVSU men in their preparation for the GLIAC conference meet. “This will be a little bit of a motivation for us to push it and beat Indianapolis and Wayne State,” Boyce said. “Both those teams will push us at the conference championships.” This was the third time this year the swim and dive teams had to swim back to back days. However, these two days of meets may have been the hardest to overcome. GVSU’s meet against
Hope started at 5 p.m. Friday in Holland and Saturday’s meet against the University of Indianapolis began at 1 p.m. “We came back last Friday to our apartment at 11 (p.m.),” said freshman Sven Kardol. “We had to get up at 5:30 in the morning and sit on a bus to Indianapolis. It was exhausting.” The chemistry GVSU’s swim teams have managed to develop could be one reason for the success in the pool this regular season. “It’s one big family and everyone knows everyone,” Kardol said. “They support
each other and it’s nice to have someone at practice to keep pushing you and motivating you.” GVSU will now set their sights on the GLIAC championships, which run from Feb. 8 to 11 in the Jenison Aquatic Center. “I think the team is really strong,” said freshman Sarah Roeser. “We’ve been training really strong, and there’s a drive there that gives us a great chance to win this year. I am really excited to see what’s going to happen in conferences.” bderouin@lanthorn.com
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GVSU’s diverse roster ‘wants a shot’ at national tournament
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In it to win it: The No. 9-ranked GVSU women’s club hockey team (pictured) is one of 17 women’s university club teams competing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. BY Joe Maher-Edgin GVL STAFF WRITER
At a first glance out on the rink of Walker Ice and Fitness Center, you see the black helmets and the blue and white jerseys of the GVSU women’s club hockey team, but there is much more than meets the eye. “This year we have quite a diverse roster,” said head coach Cory Whitaker. “We are young. We have nine freshmen on a 19-person roster, each coming from different systems they were already comfortable with.” Senior Lindsay Coursen said it has taken some time for the team to get rolling this season. “We have so many new players that had to learn our system,” Coursen said. “But even though these girls are young, they bring a lot of talent to the team.” Though the team must over come compatibility setbacks,
freshman defenseman Alexa Tenwalde said she is happy to be a part of such a diverse squad that isn’t just young, but features four players that hail from places well outside of Michigan. “It is so cool to be part of a team that has diversity as one of its core traditions,” Tenwalde said. “We have players from California and New Jersey, as well as players of different nationalities.” Among 17 women’s university club teams competing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, GVSU (10-9-3, 7-3-2 Conf.) is among the list of teams with Canadian players and the only to feature a player from Sweden. Kajsa Trollsas, a sophomore goalkeeper with 515 minutes and an average 1.86 goals against per game, came to GVSU after a spell with the Swedish sports club Södertälje Sportklubb. Trollsas was lured by academic opportunities in the United States and
GVSU’s well-established sports therapy program, in which Trollsas is studying. “International players often outreach to us, the universities, seeking academics first and then looking for a place to play the sport they love,” Whitaker said. While the team is still young and still acclimating to a uniform style of Laker hockey, they still have their eyes set on big goals and national attention. “We definitely want to be a top contender in our conference,” Tenwalde said. “Our first goal we set at the beginning of the season was to give ourselves to opportunity to win the national championship, but right now we’re still on the bubble.” Confidence is high after a 3-2 overtime victory over the University of Massachusetts. “That was a real boost for us and proof we’re mentally focused,” Whitaker said. “The talent
“It is so cool to be a part of a team that has diversity as one of its core traditions.” alexa tenwalde freshman defensemAn
of our opponents can only go so far — I love how we are playing right now.” The Lakers still have a chance to qualify for the national tournament, which requires finishing in the top eight in the final rankings of the season, which will be on Feb. 27. GVSU currently sits at ninth, but could receive an invitation based on league performance. “With playoffs ahead, everyone is starting to understand that every
game counts,” Coursen said. “It’s especially important to have that mind-set I order to have success in playoffs with a young team like ours. We definitely want a shot at nationals this season.” The Lakers will close out their regular season with a home stand against Colorado State University on Jan. 27 and 28 before hitting the road against Michigan State University on Feb. 4 and 5. jmaheredgin@lanthorn.com
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Networking 101 Small talk may lead to big opportunities
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Business for the businessmen: Students mingle with professors at last years’ Networking 101 event, which will be held again on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center’s Pere Marquette Room. BY RACHEL MELKE
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etworking is becoming more important a the job market becomes more competitive, and students looking to get a leg up on the competition will find assistance on campus Tuesday. Grand Valley State University Career Services and the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host Networking 101 and the Art of Small Talk in the Pere Marquette Room of the Kirkhof Center on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. “Attending an event like this is helpful for students because it con-
nects them directly with employers and gives them a safe space to begin practicing their networking skills,” said Janean Couch, assistant director of Career Services. “This event will help students become more comfortable with networking and help them learn how to articulate their skills in a conversation. “Overall, the event will broaden their networking opportunities that can lead to internship and employment in the long run.” The event will feature a presentation by GVSU alumnus Maxine Gray, who will explain to students what networking is, how to network and how it is beneficial in a
student’s job search. Students will be given time to practice their networking skills following Gray’s presentation using her tips. Students will also be able to connect with employers from Prudential and Herman Miller, as well as Career Center staff. “Throughout a person’s life they will make invaluable networking contacts even just through casual conversations that will develop into valuable relations — from friendships, to colleagues to professional prospects,” said Susan Proctor, assistant director of Career Services. The event sponsor, Prudential,
“In my opinion, networking is the best way to find a job or internship.” susan proctor asst. director, career services
will be awarding prizes for the best networkers later in the night. “In my opinion, networking is the best way to find a job or internship, and beyond that, it vastly increases the odds of finding a position you truly love,” Proctor said.
“Talking with others about their experiences and learning about a company culture is so important — and not something that can be easily brought up in an interview setting.” lakerlife@lanthorn.com
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Arrive early, as others will be more available and approachable with fewer people in the room. When everyone else shows up, you will already have met a few people.
Approach the first person or group your eyes meet and offer a simple introduction but do not feel the need to dive too deeply into details. Focus on the other person you are conversing with, asking them questions and listening rather than talking mostly about yourself. Exchange business cards after you have gained trust and use the connection meaningfully. You will find over time that the piles of business cards collected from networking events do not help if you never made a solid connection.
To keep the connection you make, be sure to follow-up. A suggestion is to send e-mails the day after the event, reminding the person of your conversation and give them new information, like examples of your work, especially if you are looking for a job. You can also ask to meet for coffee or lunch to continue your discussion.
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Fun for all ages awaits in carnival weekend BY RACHEL MELKE
GVL LAKER LIFE EDITOR
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Playing around: Lindsey Smith and Jake Gallella play on the piano in the Kirkhof Center during last years’ Sibs & Kids Weekend, put on by Spotlight Productions. Carnival-themed events are planned for Friday and Saturday.
It’s not too late to make plans and sign up for one of the oldest Grand Valley State University traditions — Sibs & Kids Weekend. Spotlight Production’s Sibs & Kids Weekend will be held this Friday and Saturday on the Allendale campus. GVSU students, faculty and staff are invited to bring their siblings, kids and friends for a weekend of interactive activities including crafts, games, performances and prizes. This year, the program is set around a circus theme. The program begins at 4 p.m. on Friday where guests will register, followed by an evening of carnival foods and games including a bounce house, a green screen, create-a-critter, face painting and arts and crafts in the Kirkhof Center. Balloon sculpting, laser tag and a late night movie are also scheduled. The Field House Arena will also have carnival foods and games available, including in-
flatables, a turbo trike race, open swim, rock climbing and a photo booth. There will be a parent’s reception at 6 p.m. in the Alumni House. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and similar activities will take place in the same locations from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Magician Rusty Ammerman will perform in the Kirkhof’s Grand River Room at 2 p.m. On Saturday night, GVSU Pew Student Services, Housing and Residence Life and Grand Rapids Community College will sponsor “Night at the YMCA” at the David D. Young YMCA, located at 457 Lake Michigan Dr. in Grand Rapids, from 8 p.m. to midnight. All activities will be free for GVSU students and their guests. The registration for Sibs & Kids Weekend activities is $20 for the first guest and $15 for each additional guest. Activities are appropriate for ages six and up. To register or for the complete schedule of events, go to www. gvsu.edu/sibsnkids. lakerlife@lanthorn.com
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Get Buff for Break starts fresh BY Joel Campbell GVL STAFF WRITER
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n the hopes of drawing more student participation, the Get Buff for Break program is getting a facelift for the new year. When it was first created, the program was simple but cumbersome, said Amy Campbell, assistant director of wellness at Campus Recreation. “It used to be a paper-pencil method,” Campbell said. “We had participants of 500 to 600 so we had a lot of work to do.” Campbell said the program, which had remained more or less the same since its inception, needed a makeover after last year’s “really slow” program drew about 400 students. The 2010 Get Buff for Break had almost 1,500 people sign up. “It gave us a need for change,” Campbell said. The program encourages students to get themselves back in shape for Spring Break and keep up their New Year’s resolutions, as participants track their fitness times and types. The program lasts from Jan. 23 to March 2. The new changes include weekly challenges that allow for participants to earn extra points and maximize their two-hour allotted time frame per day. The weekly challenges, overseen by Brooke Derouin, graduate assistant for wellness at Campus Recreation, are seen as a way to level the playing field for those participants who are not as regimented in their workout routines. Examples of weekly challenges include doing a hundred sit-ups or drinking more water. To better suit the individual, the program is divided into two parts, fitness and competitive. “The fitness category is maybe for someone that’s not as competitive, maybe just starting to work out,” Derouin said. “The competitive category are the people who have been working out pretty consistently.” The individual decides which category best suits them and works towards a point
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Heavy metal: Electric Car Club students work on the electric car in the Keller Engineering Building, under the instruction of lab supervisor Ron Grew and professor Mehmet Sözen. GVL / Robert Mathews
Endurance: Junior Corey McEldowney using one of the fitness machines in the Grand Valley State University Recreation Center.
goal. Members of the fitness category will be privy to see the scores of fellow fitness members. Top scorers receive prizes. “We’d like to keep it a surprise,” Derouin said. Although no specifics were given, both Derouin and Campbell hinted that the prizes were “very cool.” The new changes are aimed at making the workout experience different each time. To access the program students, need to register online at the Campus Recreation website. Registration opens midnight tonight. Students will then be able to track their progress on the website using a username. “The goal of it is to encourage individuals to live that regularly active lifestyle,” Campbell said. “Overall, it’s been very successful.” jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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GV club creates electric cars while gaining skills BY Rachel Melke
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For many Grand Valley State University students, sustainability is small measures like recycling and buying fluorescent light bulbs, but in the GVSU Electric Car Club, members are going green on a bigger scale while gaining experience that will make them more competitive in the job market. The group, which is in its third year at GVSU, converts gasoline-powered cars to electric ones each year. “The reason we go to school is for what’s after,” said Andrew Twining, president of ECC. “(Being involved in a group) will catch someone’s eye. It’s the difference between getting an interview and not getting an interview.” In 2009, Ron Grew, GVSU engineering lab supervisor and Mehmet Sözen, an engineering professor, began the Electric Car Club with big ideas. Grew and his wife donated a 1999 Subaru Outback that would be later
converted into an electric car. This project was intended for educational purposed to provide students and faculty with hands-on experiences with electronic vehicle conversion. “I joined the club because I wanted more experience in a leadership role,” Twining said. “We are making an electric car and that is something I always thought would be a challenge.” In the spring of 2011, the group received an $11,500 grant from the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing. From there parts were ordered and by summer, the group was able to begin to install the parts. With so few members of the group, they can only do so much at a time. Paul Pancella, a physics professor at Western Michigan University, joined ECC to present the concept of converting a regular car into an electric car. When Pancella’s 1992 Honda Civic’s engine went bad, he came up with the idea of transforming it into an electric car. From taking
out the engine to installing the battery cells and solar panels on the dashboard, Pancella went from ecofrowny to eco-friendly. His project began in Spring 2007 with an idea and was completed in August. This “Hondatron” is drivable on the highway with the ability to reach speeds of 90 to 95 miles per hour during the summer. At city speeds in warm weather, the car is able to range about 100 miles. In addition to the inspiration given by Pancella in his own completion of a converted electric vehicle, freshman engineering student Caitlyn Hurley, the club’s only female member, said the experience has been valuable. “Even though I’m the only girl, I don’t feel overpowered in the club,” Hurley said. Hurley also said she didn’t have a lot of car knowledge or experience before the club, but has learned components of the car, the design process and was given the realistic application since joining. The group is looking for students willing to give a minimum 30 minutes of their time to contribute to the project; however, two to two-and-a-half hours are preferred, Grew said. “We need people to take something that’s been done before, come up with unique solutions, and create them,” Twining said. Currently, the club meets Mondays at 6 p.m. in 108 Keller. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/engineering/ecc-201.htm or contact grewr@gvsu.edu. lakerlife@lanthorn.com