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OPPORTUNITY
Applicants still sought for Padnos Scholarship before Feb. 15 deadline BY TYLEE BUSH TBUSH@LANTHORN.COM
Applications for the studyabroad Barbara H. Padnos Scholarship are open until Thursday, Feb. 15, and so far only two students have applied. The scholarship committee hopes to award up to eight Grand Valley State University students with scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, meaning that students interested in studying abroad for the 2018-19 academic year still have time to apply. “This scholarship goes to a unique student who can envision being gone for two semesters, or one full year,” said Mark Schaub, chief international officer for the Padnos International Center and member of the scholarship review committee. “It’s a phenomenal experience, and the money is able to support that phenomenal experience.” The committee reviews applications submitted through myScholarships, then interviews prospective recipients in search of the most enthusiastic individuals. Final decisions are made, and the award amount is dependent on the recipient’s financial needs and how costly their program is. “This is meant to be a launching pad for the best and brightest GVSU students to have a great opportunity,” Schaub said. Last year, three students were awarded the Padnos Scholarship for an amount of $20,000 each. Christopher Lopez is spending the year in Chile, Joshua Bryant in Japan and Sophia Bagnall in Oman. Bryant is a senior at GVSU studying information systems and business. “I always wanted to go abroad,” Bryant said via email from Tokyo. “I figured it was the perfect time to do so before it was too late.” Bryant said he had always wanted to go abroad, and after receiving countless enticing emails from GVSU’s study-abroad office, he decided he couldn’t miss out on the opportunity. After researching Japan in the eighth grade, Bryant became infatuated with the country. He developed a strong desire to experience the culture, learn the language and meet the people there. So, when it came time for him to pick a study-abroad destination, it was an easy decision. “My experiences so far have been absolutely fantastic,” Bryant said. “Out of all my years in college, this is by far the best year. No question about it.” SEE PADNOS | A2
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he College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Grand Valley State University has recently extended the nomination deadline for CLAS representatives on different GVSU faculty committees in an effort to fill all the available seats and attract the right faculty members for each position. The deadline, which was originally supposed to be last week, has been extended until Friday, Jan. 26, at noon. There are well over a dozen different committees, encompassing such topics as writing skills, faculty salary and budget, and CLAS curriculum. CLAS faculty member Michael Henshaw weighed in on the importance of individuals becoming a part of these committees. “Faculty governance is a re-
sponsibility for faculty, and this is our obligation to participate in governing collectively,” Henshaw said. “It’s a part of our job. I think there are benefits: It gives you an opportunity to understand the university outside of your unit. Each unit (within CLAS) often has its own culture; they do things very differently, and when you step out of that unit, you get an even bigger picture of how things are done across the university.” Henshaw is the chair of the faculty council that organizes faculty governance within CLAS. According to him, the delay of the nomination process is nothing new and should not be viewed as a concern. “This has happened pretty much every election,” Henshaw said. “We could just open it (the nomination period) for two weeks from the start, but opening it for a week and then extending
it gives me an opportunity to remind people that this is still there and ongoing, and to go look at it if they haven’t done so. I’ve been on for three years, and I don’t think there’s one (election) that didn’t extend that second week.” However, if the nomination process does not move forward, it could be problematic. According to Henshaw, seats have the potential to go unfilled, leading to underrepresentation within committees, though he says it is unlikely that will happen. “If you’re missing perspectives within a committee and you try to draft a document or policy and haven’t calculated how, say, the arts work, for example, they’re going to say, ‘Wait, no, that doesn’t work for us,’ and then you have a problem,” Henshaw said. “At the college level, the policies and decisions you make are trying to account for the very diverse ways that all the units
in the college operate. “Some spots are harder to fill than others, though. Some of the ones that have an especially heavy workload can be more difficult to get all the nominations all the time.” Henshaw spoke more about the nomination process for the CLAS committees, as well as faculty eligibility. “The process starts in the fall,” Henshaw said. “The faculty council determines what seats need to be filled again in the coming year, and we create a nominations ballot that shows all those opportunities. All tenure-track CLAS faculty are eligible to be nominated. They can nominate themselves and they can nominate each other, but the nominated person has to approve their nomination for the seat. Then we can prepare a ballot for the vote SEE CLAS | A2
GOVERNANCE
New sustainability project pitched at student senate general assembly BY SARAH HOLLIS SHOLLIS@LANTHORN.COM
INVOLVED: A student senator during the Thursday, Jan. 11, general assembly. Senators discussed new initiatives on Thursday, Jan. 18. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT
A new sustainability initiative was proposed at the Grand Valley State University student senate’s general assembly on Thursday, Jan. 18. The meeting also included a guest speaker from the Office of Student Life, discussion on an upcoming conference at GVSU and reports from all members of the cabinet, as well as some of the senators. During the public comment period of the assembly, Samuel Merring, a GVSU student, pitched an idea to the senate regarding recycling and sustainability on campus. Instead of the blue plastic recycling bins given to students living on campus, he proposed using large zippered bags, as the blue bins are often just used as second trash cans. He polled nearly 300 students, faculty and staff around the Cook Carillon Tower and gathered signatures in support of his idea. Several members of student senate supported the idea behind the pitch. “I think it’s a great idea,” said
I think it’s a great idea. I think it makes students’ lives a lot easier. ... If I had something like that, I would definitely be recycling more.” MADISON ESSELINK STUDENT SENATOR, CAMPUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Madison Esselink of the campus affairs committee. “I think it makes students’ lives a lot easier. “I live in the freshman dorms. I don’t recycle anything because we have the two little trash cans my roommate and I have. So, if I had something like that, I would definitely be recycling more.” “I definitely like the idea,” said
Holly Neva of the senate resources committee. “I love the fact that he (got) it from another university and that he decided to bring it here to show his love for Grand Valley. “He did all the surveys and everything. I think it was great, and the student action against it shows that you don’t have to be on senate just to be a leader.” The idea will have to go through several GVSU departments to be considered before it can be put into practice. “I’m sure that our campus affairs committee is going to work with him to see what exactly it is that he wants and how can we help him to achieve that because we’re always open to new ideas and want to help students accomplish things,” said Jonathan Bowman, student senate president. “It’s just the logistics of where do we go from here and what steps do we take. Obviously, you would need money for that, and you’d have to get approval from housing and disbursement.” SEE SENATE | A2
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ALL TIME LOW TO HEADLINE SPRING CONCERT
Grand Valley State University’s Spotlight Productions announced Thursday, Jan. 18, that the band All Time Low will headline the 2018 GVSU spring concert on Thursday, April 5. It was previously announced that recording artist Gnash would serve as the opening act for the show. Ticket information has yet to be announced by Spotlight.
‘LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM’ EVENT TAKING PLACE AT ALUMNI HOUSE
The Grand Valley State University African-American and Latin@ alumni chapters are leading an event titled “Life Beyond the Classroom” on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 5:45 p.m. in the Alumni House Perry Dining Room. The event will feature seven GVSU alumni speakers who will lead a panel discussion. GVSU Alumni Relations and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are also collaborating on the event.
Bryant joked that one of the toughest adjustments he had to make upon arriving in Japan was learning to slurp when he eats ramen. “It was kind of difficult at first, but now it’s natural,” Bryant said. Aside from the slurping, Bryant said coming to Japan “felt like home.” “I still feel like myself despite never being here,” he said. “It sounds strange, but it really feels good.” Bryant has loved exploring different parts of Japan.
He said the culture, the people and the food have been “breathtaking and life-changing.” For students who plan to study abroad, Bryant suggests that they make an effort to “always be flexible and determined.” “There were and are still times when I’m oblivious to what’s going on around me because of the language barrier, but never allow that or anything to hinder your experience,” he said. “Also, always be willing to learn. Even if you may not agree with what’s being shown to you, it’s still amazing to learn different perspectives
and viewpoints.” Bryant is grateful for the Padnos Scholarship and how it enabled him to have this experience. He advises prospective students to “be honest and show a passion that is genuine” in their scholarship applications. He also recommends that students use the writing center on campus to perfect their application essays, and if they make it to the interview phase of the application, his line of advice is to “just be yourself.” Students who are interested in studying abroad for the 2018-19 year and would like to be considered for the
Padnos Scholarship should apply through myScholarships by Thursday, Feb. 15. Students must also apply to a year-long study-abroad program of their choice, but due to how long the acceptance process can be, they do not necessarily have to be accepted to their program yet in order to be considered for the scholarship. For more information or assistance selecting and applying to a study-abroad program, students should visit the Padnos International Center (130 Lake Ontario Hall) or check out www. gvsu.edu/studyabroad.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST NOSTALGIA CRAFT NIGHT The Grand Rapids Public Library invites you to relive the days of your childhood with an ‘80s- and ‘90sinspired event at The Pyramid Scheme on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. Participants will be taken back in time with nostalgic arts and crafts, including friendship bracelets, Spirographs and more. Participants must be at least 21 years old. For more information, visit www.grpl.org.
HISTORIC MILESTONE REACHED FOR MICHIGAN BREWERY
Rave Associates, an Ann Arbor beer distributor and the first distributor of the popular Bell’s Brewery, is celebrating the milestone of selling the equivalent of 1 million cases in 2017. This is the first time in the nation that a beer distributor has reached this landmark achievement with Bell’s. One case of beer, or 24 12 oz. cans or bottles, is the standard for a case equivalent. “We’re grateful to Rave Associates for taking a chance on our small Michigan craft brewery 29 years ago, and we’re proud to have grown our two businesses together,” said Larry Bell, founder of Bell’s Brewery, in a press release. “From the front office to the sales team, and all stops in between, Rave Associates is committed to ensuring our beer arrives to retailers as fresh as possible.”
QPR SUICIDE-PREVENTION TRAINING SERIES
Suicide continues to be the second leading cause of death among college students. In the U.S., the death toll continues to rise, as every 15 minutes a person commits suicide. In light of this statistic, Grand Valley State University will host a suicide-prevention training series on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2270. The goal of the event is to walk students through common misconceptions about suicide, help them recognize the warning signs of suicide and empower them to save lives using the nationally recognized Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) method of suicide prevention. The program aids students in examining the issue of suicide from multiple perspectives and allows audience members to contemplate their own role in preventing suicide. This is a LIB 100-approved event.
NEW ADVENTURES: Joshua Bryant (pictured) is currently studying abroad in Japan. Bryant expressed his love for exploring different parts of Japan, and despite some difficulties adapting to a new culture, he said coming to Japan “felt like home.” COURTESY | JOSHUA BRYANT
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with all the nominations that were approved and are eligible.”
In the coming weeks, the nomination process will be over and faculty will vote on members for each position. Henshaw expressed his hope
that all positions will be filled, adding that members of the CLAS committees get a chance to “have real effects on the university through policy.”
CONTACT:
MICHAEL HENSHAW HENSHAWM@GVSU.EDU FOR MORE INFORMATION
NONPROFIT OPEN HOUSE TAKING PLACE THURSDAY, JAN. 25
The Grand Valley State University School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration will host an open house showcasing the school’s nonprofit program on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. in the DeVos Center’s University Club on the Pew Campus. The open house will give students and non-profit professionals the opportunity to view the school’s new master of philanthropy and nonprofit leadership program. Parking is available to those who pre-register.
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MEETING TIME: Students discuss topics in their small groups at the student senate meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11. At the senate meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18, LeaAnn Tibbe discussed the importance of student involvement, particularly among freshmen. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT
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LeaAnn Tibbe, associate director of student life at GVSU, was the only guest speaker at the general assembly. She discussed the importance of student involvement, especially among freshmen, as well as the upcoming Presidents’ Ball. “We have to tell students why they need to get in-
volved, and why they need to get involved is because they can become more,” Tibbe said. “I want you all to become more, so I’m going to encourage you to come out to the Presidents’ Ball. We build community at Presidents’ Ball and meet other people there.” Later in the meeting, Bowman also discussed a multi-college conference that will be held at GVSU in February. The conference
will bring student governments from around the state to Allendale for discussion. “This year, our student senate at Grand Valley is hosting a conference for all schools in Michigan, public and private, just to get together and see what different initiatives different universities and colleges are working on at their institutions,” Bowman said. “We just want to have a good dialogue on what those (ini-
tiatives) might be and if we can learn from each other in our different schools. “That’s going to be in February, and we have a few schools that have already signed up, so that’s exciting. It’ll be in Niemeyer for a whole day.” Student senate meets in the Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday.
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STUDY ABROAD: The GVSU study-abroad fair takes place in the Henry Hall Atrium on Thursday, Jan. 18. Students interested in traveling abroad had the opportunity to ask questions and gather more information. EMILY FRYE GVL
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
‘Michigan Overboard’ business a way to give back for GV alumni BY KARINA LLOYD ASSISTANTNEWS@LANTHORN.COM
When Jeff Cremonte and Derek Hoggard moved in across the hall from each other in the Seidman Living Center during their freshman year, they had no idea what the future had in store. Like many Grand Valley State University students, they grew up in Michigan. Cremonte grew up in Pinckney, while Hoggard was raised in Lansing. With shared backgrounds, they discovered similar childhood memories: going camping up north and spending time visiting Michigan’s Great Lakes. Their love for Michigan bonded them. Little did they know that their college friendship would later bloom into a new business, and this new relationship would allow them to shape the ideas for a new brand that helps preserve the Great Lakes they both grew up loving. Earlier in January, the two officially launched their small business, Michigan Overboard, an ecofriendly product sales company that currently creates athletic headbands and decals centered on Michigan and the Great Lakes. Planning for the business started almost two years ago when Cremonte called up Hoggard with the idea of starting a business that would help others. Though they did not
have a solid idea at the time, they both knew they wanted to work together and help others. The two finally focused on what connected them from the very beginning: their love and bond to Michigan, and its lakes in particular. “After we came up with (the idea for what products we would sell), the plan was to eventually give back,” Hoggard said. For Cremonte and Hoggard it’s not about the profit; it’s about preserving the beauty of the state they love. They decided to give back a symbolic 21 percent of the gross profits to Michigan organizations that focus on water conservation and shoreline protection. “We came up with the 21 percent because of how Michigan has 21 percent of the earth’s fresh water,” Hoggard said. “I grew up in Lansing, I went to Grand Valley and now working in Detroit. I think living in all those different areas I’ve seen a lot of what Michigan has to offer. ... For me, it was a way to give back to a state that has provided me with so much.” The four nonprofit organizations they are currently working with are Huron Pines, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay. When any Michigan Overboard product is purchased, money goes toward
the Great Lakes and American jobs, as the duo works hard to ensure all the products they create are American made. “During the summer people go to Grand Haven, people go to the beach, people go on boats, and (when you visit other states) it’s not like that at all,” Cremonte said. “I think a reason I really wanted to protect the water (and) the fresh water resources is ... I want to preserve that way of life for future generations. I want my kids and my (grand)kids ... to see the Michigan that (I) knew as (I) grew up.” Both men maintain busy schedules. Hoggard currently works full time in Detroit for Nolan Transportation Group, while Cremonte is currently living in Durham, North Carolina, to attend Duke University School of Medicine for physical therapy. Michigan Overboard is an important priority for both of them because of the awareness they hope to spread through its creation. “That’s why we wanted to give 21 percent back, to make that number sound significant, and hopefully that will make people realize just how significant this area of the world is,” Cremonte said. “This is really a natural wonder, and we all need to do our part to help preserve it and not only support it monetarily but also to build awareness.”
Hoggard is thankful to GVSU for allowing for him to be part of a community centered on Michigan. “While at Grand Valley, ... I think a good majority of people I formed friendships with … were Michiganders,” Hoggard said. “And that was always a way for me personally to connect with others. I know everyone in every state are proud of where they’re born and raised, but growing up here, I really do feel that being a Michigander is something to be very proud of, and I think people really like to exhibit that.” GVSU’s strong Michigan-based community would later inspire him to create a community through Michigan Overboard. “We’re trying to create a community,” Hoggard said. “That’s the overall goal, and it was intended to be a platform for Michiganders or non-Michiganders to exhibit pride for the state they were born in or that they visited.” Cremonte shared how he first was truly exposed to conservation after stepping onto the GVSU campus. “Grand Valley really set the tone for being environmentally conscious,” Cremonte said. “I remember when I first came to Grand Valley, they had all the little recycling units and they would always talk about how they were a re-
INNOVATIVE: Jeff Cremonte (pictured) in his office. Cremonte and Derek Hoggard launched Overboard. COURTESY | JEFF CREMONTE
ally eco-friendly campus. I think they set a really good example (for me).” As for plans for the future, the team hopes to continue building a community based around the love of Michigan, making new products and reaching out
to nonprofit organizations. For more information or to purchase products, visit www.michiganoverboard. com or follow the company on Instagram at www.instagram.com/michiganoverboard/ to see the business’ Michigan-dedicated profile.
DISCUSSION
Loyola professor to lecture at GV on immigration BY ITA TSAI NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Professor Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz from Loyola University Chicago will be leading a lecture titled “Why
Didn’t They Get Legal?” on immigration law and mixedstatus families. The public lecture will take place Thursday, Jan. 25, from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2263.
Gomberg-Muñoz is an associate professor of anthropology. Her work is centered on political economy, migration, urban ethnography and the Latino community in the U.S. She has published two
DIALOGUE: Loyola University Chicago professor Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz is leading a lecture titled “Why Didn’t They Get Legal?” The lecture will be Thursday, Jan. 25. COURTESY | LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
books on immigration law, “Becoming Legal: Immigration Law and Mixed-Status Families” (2016) and “Labor and Legality: An Ethnography of a Mexican Immigrant Network” (2011). “The talk that I’m going to be giving is an attempt to address a lot of the popular misconceptions that there are about immigration, which is one of the most urgent and controversial issues in the U.S. at this political moment,” Gomberg-Muñoz said. “There are about 11 million people who live here without papers, and our lives are all intertwined in really important ways.” Gomberg-Muñoz has done research projects on the experiences of undocumented workers and families in Chicago who are going through the process of gaining legal permanent residency. “My work mostly focuses on understanding the lives of undocumented people and their families in the U.S.,” she said. “I’ve been doing that for over 10 years now.”
The project she is going to be talking about builds off her dissertation research. “Undocumented people expressed a lot of optimism about how their lives would change for the better once they acquired papers, but I soon realized that almost nobody I reached out to had acquired a legal status,” she said. “Why is it that such few undocumented people get to change their status? What are the criteria to become legal and barriers that they face? I decided to follow the process of these families as they move through the U.S. immigration system on the path to gain legal status.” Michael Wroblewski, assistant professor of anthropology at GVSU, expressed his interest in GombergMuñoz’s investigation and decided to assign some of her work to his classes. “She’s going to be meeting with my ethnographic methods class and give a talk, so her work has been very helpful to me teaching as well,” he said. “She has a very unique
insight to the entire process of becoming legal and has spent many years studying it, so she’s very well-integrated to the communities of undocumented workers.” Wroblewski is also one of the organizers of the event. “They’re things you don’t always hear on the news, even though there’s so much debate on it,” he said. “It’s a very important and timely issue that she has a lot to say on.” This lecture will provide students with a glimpse into what it’s like to be an undocumented person in the U.S. Gomberg-Muñoz’s primary goal in doing the lecture is “for students to better understand the difficulties of U.S. immigration policies and have a deeper appreciation about their complexity,” as well as for students to “develop a better appreciation of the struggles that immigrants have in the U.S.” The lecture is LIB 100and 201-approved and open for all GVSU students, staff and faculty.
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By Kayleigh Van Overen
Lou Anna Simon should step down
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ollowing the emotional impact statements given by the victim survivors of Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor, widespread calls have been made for MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon to step down. Publications like The State News, the Lansing State Journal and The Detroit News have called for Simon’s resignation following the Nassar scandal, in which officials at MSU, including Simon, knew about Nassar’s sexual abuse of underage girls for more than 20 years. After viewing the impact statements and the in-depth investigations conducted by various outlets, the Grand Valley Lanthorn is also calling for Simon’s resignation. Simon was the head of a culture of enablement for Nassar at MSU. She failed in her responsibility to maintain the safety of those who trusted her the most, and therefore has lost the confidence of the community. Her removal is among the steps necessary for victim survivors to begin to move on with their lives, even after the horrific acts committed against them. As the pressure for Simon to step down increases, only one of eight trustees has spoken out to call for the current president’s resignation: Mitch Lyons. In a statement issued Saturday, Jan. 20, Lyons said, “I have been very troubled since yesterday’s board announcement. I do not agree with our statement of support for Pres. Simon. As I expressed repeatedly to fellow board members during our discussion Friday, I don’t believe Pres. Simon can survive the public outcry that has been generated by this tragedy and even less so after hearing the testimony of these brave survivors of Larry Nassar’s abuse.
“I believe our best recourse is for President Simon to resign immediately in order to let the healing process begin, first and foremost for the survivors and secondarily for our university.” This change is noteworthy because the board’s decision was originally made to appear unanimous. The other seven trustees are still unwaveringly lending their support to Simon—a move that has the public crying out even louder for a change. More than 140 women have alleged that Nassar abused them, and around 90 victims have testified in court this week at his sentencing hearing, according to the Detroit Free Press. Many of these victims have spoken out calling for Simon’s resignation, too, and these are voices that deserve to be represented. Having Simon stay on is preventing a change that desperately needs to happen for the university and beyond. While this decision impacts the MSU population directly, students from other universities are looking at this case carefully, too. Grand Valley State University in particular prides itself on creating a safe environment for students, and the university has crafted many initiatives to ensure students’ mental and physical well-being. MSU is currently making moves that go against the needs of its student population—and the general public—with little remorse. The administration there is setting a really good example of what not to do. Simon, and the other enablers involved, need to step down to begin the reparation needed at MSU. The school has always been a respected institution, but in order to maintain that respect, Simon needs to take the initiative and step down.
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Breaking down the pay gap
BY SHAE SLAUGHTER SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
As with many issues, sometimes statistics, facts and common sense aren’t enough to convince people that inequality exists in our world. Still, injustice persists. We’re faced with it again and again in the disparity of wages between men and women. Sure, there are plenty of possible reasons for this division, but when it comes down to it, the gender pay gap is real. This discussion has recently been brought
into the limelight because Hollywood has made a point of talking about it. News stories started taking off within the last few weeks as people like Catt Sadler, a former host on E! News, quit her job after learning that her male co-host made almost double her salary for what was essentially the same job. Both Sadler and her co-host had comparable seniority at E!, too. A similar storyline exists in the reshooting of some scenes for the upcoming movie “All the Money in the World,” for which Michelle Williams was paid $1,000 for her work, while Mark Wahlberg received an astounding $1.5 million, according to Newsweek. It’s upsetting to see the gap in Hollywood stars’ salaries, but it’s even more disconcerting to know that plenty of average people are affected by this same problem. Everyone deserves a fair wage, but in Hollywood even the female performers who are given half as much as their male
counterparts are oftentimes still walking away with millions of dollars. Of course, that isn’t the case in traditional lifestyles. For many of us, this pay gap isn’t only about equality: It’s about survival. Part of the reason the pay gap persists is the career choices that men and women oftentimes pick. At face value, the pay gap exists because statistically, men are more likely than women to have careers as CEOs, while women are more likely than men to be teachers. Those examples are rather particular and extreme, but they demonstrate the point. It is illogical to assume that men and women will be paid the same for work that requires different qualifications. So, if career choice is the only facilitator of this pay gap, it would be nearly impossible to fix. But it turns out it’s not. Even within the same roles, women can only be expected to earn 80 to 90 percent of what men do, according to Forbes’ Jonathan Webb. These
numbers aren’t nearly as bad as they used to be, but in an increasingly expensive world, it means that that money really matters. Over the course of a working career, that pay gap could mean the difference between buying a house, paying off student debt or even being financially stable. Hollywood is speaking out about this, so why aren’t we? Occasionally the issue of pay equality will rear up, but still the problem isn’t solved. We rally around these actresses and TV hosts, so why don’t we show support for our mothers, sisters and friends? It doesn’t take a lot to see that these inequalities shouldn’t exist. No two people working in the same position with the same qualifications should see a huge disparity in their wages or their benefits. Let’s get on the same page, society. Or better yet, let’s get on the same payroll.
President Trump needs to learn to bite his tongue
BY AMY MCNEEL SOPHOMORE COM. & WRITING MAJOR EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
President Donald Trump has recently been under fire due to crude comments he allegedly made about Haiti and countries in Africa, reportedly calling them “shithole countries.” While these alleged comments were both incredibly offensive and ignorant, inappropriate comments are nothing new from Trump. Before he was president, he had been in the spotlight for quite some time and accrued a seemingly never-ending list of crude comments and quotes. With an ego bigger than the U.S. itself, Trump has unsurprisingly said some incredibly
insensitive things. As the president of our country, he makes me feel embarrassed and ashamed with his comments. Trump, it’s time you learned how to bite your tongue. As I said before, the list of inexcusable language used by Trump is extensive. However, as a young woman myself, I’d like to start with the things Trump has said about women. It’s no secret that women are one of Trump’s main “interests,” as well as a popular topic of discussion for him. In a 1991 interview with Esquire magazine on media scrutiny, Trump was quoted saying, “You know, it doesn’t really matter what (the media) write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.” While this is both disgusting and incredibly unprofessional, this is only one of the many questionable things Trump has said about women, including female politicians, celebrities and even his own daughter. In a 2005 recording obtained by The Washington Post, Trump can even be heard saying, “It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a
star, they let you do it. You can do anything.” Yes, the leader of our country actually said that, and his comments further in the transcript are almost too vulgar to put in print. Trump has also made his feelings on multiple minority groups very clear; from race to religion, he has said it all. In the 1991 book “Trumped!” by John O’Donnell and James Rutherford, O’Donnell recalls a conversation in which Trump called laziness a “trait in blacks.” He allegedly went on to say, “Black guys counting my money! I hate it. The only kind of people I want counting my money are short guys that wear yarmulkes every day.” He has also said many questionable things about followers of Islam, and during his candidacy he promised a complete ban of immigrating Muslims. At a 2015 rally in South Carolina, he was recorded mocking a disabled reporter. Lastly, he has said many childish things about other politicians. He is now known for giving Kim Jong-un the name “Rocket man,” and on
Nov. 11, 2017, he tweeted, “Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me ‘old,’ when I would NEVER call him ‘short and fat?’ Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend – and maybe someday that will happen!” While these are only a few instances on the long list Trump has accumulated, they show a very real reality: Trump is our president, yet he is unable to speak with eloquence or simple respect. Yes, before Trump is a president, he is a person. And yes, he is allowed to have his opinions. However, opinions can be said in ways that are not offensive and crude. Better yet, they can be kept to oneself. The U.S. has always prided itself on being a melting pot, yet Trump is keen on constantly saying rude things about those who make our country diverse. Given that he is a world leader, I expect more from him. I hope that Trump will soon learn how to bite his tongue. It’s time that our president represents us in a way that is dignified and professional, not childish and ignorant.
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Office of Multicultural Affairs to hold annual heritage celebration
Trips to religious sites planned to highlight cultural, diversity BY DREW SCHERTZER DSCHERTZER@LANTHORN.COM
Students at Grand Valley State University come from all different backgrounds, and initiatives like the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration are aimed to offer insight into what other cultures and people are like. The celebration offers students the opportunity to learn about new perspectives, which in turn creates an environment that promotes learning and respect at GVSU. “Religious diversity is important, and we hope students will have a basic understanding of others’ faith backgrounds,” said Kevin McIntosh, Campus Interfaith Resources coordinator. “During and after (attending) Grand Valley, students should know what a mosque is and basic principles of other religions.” The sacred sites tour will kick off the celebration. Students can visit the mosque Masjid At-Tawheed in Grand Rapids on Friday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They also can visit the West Michigan Hindu Temple on Friday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lauryn Nett, graduate assistant at Campus Interfaith Resources, explained the reason behind the mosque and temple visits. “Students have the opportunity to go somewhere they don’t go on a daily basis,” Nett said. “Getting out of your comfort zone allows you to learn new things.” Nett believes that individuals have to leave their
DANCING: The dance group K-GE performs during the Asian New Year Festival 2016, sponsored by the Asian Student Union and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, on Feb. 4, 2016, in the Kirkhof Center. The Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration is taking place from the end of January through late March. GVL | SARA CARTE
comfort zones to learn about new cultures and that this lets them see where they have similarities and differences. She said when people have differences, it isn’t about who is right and who is wrong. She added that just because two people don’t have the same set of beliefs doesn’t mean they can’t have
a good friendship. “The idea is bringing people together, not to convince the other side that you are right,” McIntosh said. “When you do events like these to learn about each other, you get to see a shared humanity, which leads to dialogue.” McIntosh said having a campus environment where
civil discourse is promoted is key. Even if you agree with only 80 percent of someone’s beliefs, you can still have respect for each other, McIntosh said. He pointed out that you can’t find out what you have in common with someone if you don’t talk to them in the first place. The Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Cel-
ebration will go from the first mosque visit on Friday, Jan. 26, until a discussion about “the spirit of the philosophy of cancer” on Thursday, March 22. There will be many events during the months of February and March to talk about everything from acceptance to an Asian New Year Festival. In Asia and the Pacific Is-
lands, there is a wide variety of religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and more. Therefore, a lot of events will be focused on visiting sacred places for these religions. For a full list of events and times, visit www.gvsu.edu/oma/ asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-celebration-21.htm.
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‘Conversations of Color’ to focus on national-anthem kneeling controversy BY ALEX SIXT NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
To provide a safe space for students to talk about difficult and controversial topics, the Grand Valley State University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosts its “Conversations of Color” discussion series every month on campus. This month’s conversation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 24, at noon in the Kirkhof Center, Room 1240. The discussion is titled “The NFL and the #TakeAKnee Controversy.” The OMA
hopes to bring transparency to this national issue and give students the opportunity to openly discuss it. The #TakeAKnee movement was started when former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the national anthem in 2016 to bring attention to what he called injustices of racial police brutality that were happening in the U.S. Britney Underwood, a graduate assistant at the OMA and a facilitator of Conversations of Color, said the movement affects students on campus as well as nationally, and she believes that
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having a discussion about these issues can bring communities together to help stop them. These discussions, facilitated by OMA staff, are designed to spark dialogue about controversial topics concerning race, gender and current events on campus in a space where students feel comfortable to discuss them. Many of these topics are meant to aid in students’ understanding of current events and the impact they have on campus and around the world. Underwood said it provides a way outside of social media to have a real conversation about
current events in the world. “Conversation of Color helps us to have a space to talk and work out these happenings and for different students to be able to learn from each other,” she said. The discussions enable students to talk and educate one another on these topics rather than turning to the internet for information. “More recently than ever, with social media, there isn’t much conversation that is had in person; we hop onto Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat,” Underwood said. She thinks these face-to-
face discussions help students on both sides of the community—those who have experienced injustice and those who haven’t—to develop a better understanding of these occurrences in the world. “There are students who can relate and express how they feel about this and learn about why this is happening, … and I feel like doing that here on campus … can help bring our community together to learn and see what these injustices are about,” she said. The conversation will include a background story
from the facilitator about the topic of discussion, followed by an explanation of some rules that will allow for an open and honest dialogue. Students will also be given a context of the topic to help them learn more about the issue, enabling them to have a constructive dialogue with other students. Conversations of Color is open to all students interested, and facilitators will provide clear rules to allow for an open dialogue where students feel safe to share their opinion. There is no fee to attend.
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KNEELING: Colin Kaepernick (right) and Eric Reid kneeling during the national anthem. ‘Conversations of Color’ will focus on the controversy on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at noon. COURTESY | THE SEATTLE TIMES
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JANUARY 22, 2018 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLARTS
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ARTS AT A GLANCE ‘ART TALKS BACK’ POETRY COMPETITION
The Muskegon Museum of Art will be opening its annual “Art Talks Back” poetry competition on Thursday, Jan. 25, and will be accepting submissions through Thursday, Mar. 29. Poetry for this competition must be based on one of 10 selected art pieces in the museum. Winning poets will receive cash prizes, gift certificates and a membership to the museum. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 25, the guidelines for the competition, images of the selected art pieces and required entry forms will be available at the museum shop and at www.muskegonartmuseum.org.
EXHIBITION ON GREAT LAKES TO OPEN AT GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
An artist from New York, Alexis Rockman, is opening an exhibit titled “Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle” at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Ecological and natural history fascinate Rockman, and the paintings she has chosen to include in the exhibit reflect that interest. The exhibit will inform viewers on the history of the Great Lakes, the current challenges that threaten the Great Lakes and ways that we can have a positive impact on them going into the future. The exhibit will be available for public viewing from Saturday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, April 29. Admission to the museum is $10 for adults and $8 for students with an ID.
SACRED SITES TOUR PLANNED FOR GRAND RAPIDS MOSQUE
For students who are interested in learning about the Muslim faith, Campus Interfaith Resources is offering a sacred sites tour to the Grand Rapids mosque Masjid At-Tawheed on Friday, Jan. 26. Students will tour the mosque and observe a service. Lunch and transportation will be provided. The tour will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and participating students will meet in 1240 Kirkhof before departure. To RSVP, email Kevin McIntosh at mcintkev@gvsu.edu or Lauryn Nett at nettlaur@gvsu.edu. This event is LIB 100/201-approved.
PADNOS INTERNATIONAL CENTER TO HOLD INFO SESSION ON NAMIBIA
For students interested in studying abroad in Namibia, the Padnos International Center has an info session planned for Tuesday, Jan. 23, in 167 Lake Ontario Hall. During the session, students will get information on Namibian culture and history as well as what to expect while traveling to Namibia. There will be sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
ACES TO HOLD TALK ON CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG USE
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Campus Education Services (ACES) office at Grand Valley State University will be holding a talk about alcohol, illegal drugs and prescription drugs on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2215. Topics covered at the talk will include healthier alcohol consumption, potential legal consequences, the impacts of illegal drug use on a student’s future career and financial aid eligibility, and warning signs of addiction. For more information, contact the ACES office at aces@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2537.
MEMORIES: Writer Ander Monson displays a poem in the exhibit ‘Arranged Objects: A Few Good Bones’ in the Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition Space. From now until Wednesday, Jan. 31, viewers will be able to take rubbings of the poems. GVL | EMILY FRYE
Making poetry tangible GV holds interactive exhibit in library atrium BY OLIVIA CONATY ARTS@LANTHORN.COM
Sometimes, Grand Valley State University offers the community an opportunity to see the talent of its professors or colleagues on display. Three writers from GVSU’s Writers Series—Ander Monson, Patricia Clark and Maggie Smith—have their poetry featured in the exhibit “Arranged Objects: A Few Good Bones,” which opened this month in the Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition Space. This interactive display puts a twist on the typical poetry exhibit: Clark, a writing professor at GVSU, has supplies provided for viewers to take rubbings of the 3-D poems. With the poems in 3-D form, guests are able to take a piece of paper, trace over the poetry and keep it as a souvenir. “Rather than just reading a poem, this way you can feel
the poem, move a pencil over the poem and make a rubbing, and it makes it a lot more of a felt experience,” Clark said. “We wanted to get people out of just sitting there or hearing a poem or reading a poem, but actually interacting with it.” Clark’s poem “Fragrant Cigar Boxes” is one of the three poems featured in the exhibit. She mentioned that poetry is more about experiences than words of wisdom. “I think what people miss sometimes about poetry is that we don’t write a poem to convey a meaning or a nugget of wisdom,” Clark said. “A poem is more (about) an experience than you would think, rather than something about meaning or wisdom.” Clark’s poem features memories involving specific situations she cherishes from her childhood, and she hopes her poem will remind others of the memories they hold onto as well.
Morgan Hayden, a library research scholar and visual studies major at GVSU, said the exhibit is much more than what meets the eye. “All of the poems deal with ideas because poetry is always really image-driven, and images come from the world and are usually (centered on objects),” Hayden said. “Each of these poems talk about objects in ways that show they can be vehicles for memory, grief or loss.” The idea behind the exhibit is that people usually associate memories with an object, or “a few good bones.” “I think art is the most important thing ever, and poetry is a part of that, so these are ‘a few good bones’—or objects—that both provide hope for this place to be made beautiful and have some of that residence of memory or grief or that connection you have,” Hayden said. “‘A Few Good Bones’ is suggesting the correlation of the poems
and the objects the poems are talking about.” Hayden would also like to remind the public that art is not as intimidating as it may seem. “I know poetry is often sort of frightening, and we come in with preconceived ideas of what we’re supposed to understand and not understand,” she said. “The hope is that we can make the art more accessible by taking your own object or memory from the engraved poem. It takes on whatever you bring to it while also being a physical and tangible memory.” To celebrate the work of the authors, there is a reception planned in the library for Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m., which will include refreshments and a reading from Clark. The poems, along with the art supplies to make rubbings, will be set up in the library Exhibition Space until Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Comedian Jim Norton to perform in Grand Rapids BY ANNE MARIE SMIT ARTS@LANTHORN.COM
HUMOR: Comedian Jim Norton will be coming to 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Jan. 27. COURTESY | PASTEMAGAZINE.COM
Once the chaos of the holidays settles down and mid-January hits, many people feel at a loss for fun things to do. For those who need a little bit of a boost on a dull winter day or just a break from their studies, comedian and podcast host Jim Norton will be coming to 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Jan. 27. Norton began his career in stand-up comedy in 1990 when he started making appearances on stage. In 1997, comedian Andrew Dice Clay was impressed with his appearance on “The Louie
Show” and chose Norton to open his shows, which jump-started many opportunities for Norton in his career. In 2001, he became a co-host for the radio show “Opie and Anthony,” and then he hosted the more recent radio shows “Opie with Jim Norton” and the “Jim Norton Advice Show.” While Norton began his career in stand-up comedy, his podcasts are how many people first become familiar with him. Currently, he co-hosts the podcast “UFC Unfiltered” with Matt Serra, the radio show “Jim Norton and Sam Roberts,” and “The Chip Chipperperson Podcast” in 2017. Norton said he didn’t excel
in the classroom growing up but that he could always make people laugh, which made him realize from a young age that he wanted to be a comedian. “Honestly, it’s all I was ever good at—being funny,” Norton said. “The only thing that I was consistently good at was making people laugh, and I love the high of it, so that kind of convinced me very early on. It was the only job that I ever wanted.” Norton said for his career in stand-up comedy, making public appearances often was key to his success. He confessed that putting his personal life on the back burner was necessary for him in the early stages of his career—that he was successful,
in part, because his career always came first for him. “I was hungry; nothing got in my way,” Norton said. “I made myself get on stage every night. You have to not be lazy, and you have to be willing to be on stage every night. It’s okay to be afraid of failure. We’re all terrified to go up there and suck, but realize it’s a part of it and the failures are temporary and aren’t going to break you.” The biggest challenge Norton has faced throughout his career is learning not to stress about making jokes that sound smart and LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE
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Review: ‘The Post’ is all too relevant BY YSABELA GOLDEN ARTS@LANTHORN.COM
Before “The Post” came to theaters on Friday, Jan. 12, Meryl Streep gave a speech at the 2017 Committee to Protect Journalists where she said that “there has never been a more exciting, exhausting and dangerous time to be an investigative journalist than now.” A concerning statement, considering the content of the movie she would star in not long afterward: Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” documents the background of “New York Times Co. v. United States,” a supreme court case that pitted two newspapers against the entire U.S. government. Is that really less exciting, exhausting and dangerous than the current state of journalistic affairs? Or,
to put it differently, have we really entered the most perilous times the free press has experienced in U.S. history? That seems to be the question “The Post” is intending to raise. Spielberg, the movie’s director, scrapped another project entirely in order to put the film out as close as possible to the events that inspired its conception, and in one CBS interview, Streep’s costar Tom Hanks expressed that they went into the project knowing the final product was supposed to feel “ripped right from today’s headlines.” The headline the plot was actually ripped from, however, was The Washington Post’s 1971 publication of the “Pentagon
Papers,” a top-secret government study of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The report detailed, among other unflattering truths, how every presidential administration since the end of WWII had lied to the American public about Vietnam and, even worse, that military leaders had suspected for years that the war was unwinnable but continued to send American soldiers to their deaths anyway to avoid the humiliation of surrender. It was a disillusioned strategic analyst working for the Department of Defense, Daniel Ellsberg, who took matters into his own hands and leaked a photocopied report to the press. The New York Times at-
tempted to publish the information Ellsberg uncovered, only to be slapped with a restraining order by the U.S. Department of Justice for “threatening national security.” It’s here that the movie focuses on The Post publisher Katharine Graham and Executive Editor Ben Bradlee, who decided to defy the Nixon administration and risk prison time by ignoring the court order and releasing the information to the American public. The parallel to events today becomes pretty clear as the film progresses. The ending, which uses an actual recording of Nixon forbidding The Post reporters from entrance in the White House, feels especially unsettling to a
modern audience. Which other president do we know who has proven very selective in which news publications he wants covering White House affairs? It doesn’t help that President Donald Trump’s 2017 agenda and frequent description of himself as “the law and order candidate” bear remarkable similarity to Nixon’s 1968 campaign message of “law and order,” which got him elected on the promise that he would return our nation to “traditional American values.” Ever since 1968, the racial coding of such a campaign being run in the wake of the civil rights movement has been debated, which is also not unlike the continuous controversy over
the racism of the Trump administration. Whether or not times are really more dire for the free press now than they were in 1971 is up for audience interpretation. But the many issues raised by “The Post”—how much of our trust does our government really deserve, at what point does attacking and undermining your government become treason, can we even have a democracy if the voting public is kept in the dark about the actions of its elected leaders—are immediately relevant to our country’s modern political landscape, no matter how you feel about the issue of loss of trust in American news media we’re experiencing today.
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TRACK AND FIELD COMPETES IN GV OPEN
The Grand Valley State track and field team held the GVSU Open at home in the Kelly Family Sports Center on Friday, Jan. 19, and both the men’s and women’s teams finished the meet with victories. The men dominated the rest of the competition, scoring 141 points as a team. The second-place team finished with 67. The women won the meet in similar fashion, scoring 126, with the secondplace team only having 78. The men’s side had seven first-place finishers in the meet: Ethan Noble, who finished first in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.92; Justin Scavarda, who won first in shot put with a throw of 16.6 meters; Jeremiah Davis in the 200-meter with a time of 21.97; Thomas Capers in the 400-meter with a time of 49.35; Joe Renner in the 800-meter with a time of 1:53.83; Dennis Mbuta, who came in first in the mile with a time of 4:11.8; and Isaiah Thomas, who finished first in the long jump with a jump of 7.33 meters. Other top-five finishers on the men’s side were Tyler Kirkwood, who finished second in the 60-meter hurdles; Tommy Cwiok, who finished fourth in the shot put; Scavarda, who finished third in the weight throw; Hunter Harding, who finished fifth in the weight throw; Nick Salomon, who finished fifth in the 600-meter; Noble, who finished third in the 200-meter; and Andrew McFarland, who finished second in the 400-meter. The women had six firstplace finishers: Lauren Sayre in the high jump with 1.94 meters; Dajsha Avery in the shot put with a throw of 13.79 meters; Bobbie Goodwin in the weight throw with a throw of 18.42 meters; Angela Ritter in the 400-meter, finishing with a time of 56.79; Jessica Eby in the 600-meter with a time of 1:36.92; and Allie Ludge in the 800-meter with a time of 2:10.81. Other top-five finishers on the women’s side were Angelica Floyd, who finished third in the 60-meter; Tiara Wiggins, who finished second in the 60-meter hurdles; Jessica Tea-Hui, who finished third in the high jump; and Mariah Mansperger, who finished fourth in the shot put and finished second in weight throw. The Lakers are hosting the GVSU Lints Alumni Meet next weekend at home.
HOLDING THE FOLLOW THROUGH: GVSU junior forward Zach West launches a 3-point attempt over a reaching Ferris State defender during the Lakers’ heartbreaking 87-81 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 20, in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. The Lakers’ record now stands at 10-9 (5-6 GLIAC). GVL | SPENCER SCARBER
Upset and heartbreak GV men’s basketball upsets Lake Superior, narrowly falls to No. 5 ranked Ferris BY ROBBIE TRIANO SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
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eading into their weekend series, the Grand Valley State men’s basketball team knew they had a mighty task to overcome. That task was taking on the current No. 1 and No. 2 teams in an extremely competitive and physical Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in just a threeday span: Ferris State and Lake Superior State, respectively. The Lakers stepped up to the challenge, playing their best overall team basketball so far this season against both teams. GVSU upset the Lake Superior State Lakers 66-62 on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the
DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids. Two days later, the Lakers faced off against No. 5 nationally ranked and rival Ferris State Bulldogs, but fell 87-81 despite another strong showing Saturday, Jan. 20, at the GVSU Fieldhouse. After the weekend series, the Lakers’ record now stands at 10-9 overall (5-6 GLIAC). Although this may be a seemingly average record to a non-follower, this team has been recently making positive strides that have taught head coach Ric Wesley a lot about the character of his players. “I think our team is pretty damn tough,” Wesley said. “We went through a stretch early in the year where we were really struggling. Perhaps the schedule wasn’t in our favor, but as time’s gone on,
we’ve played the better teams, and it gives me hope that maybe we’ve got good things in store for us.” GVSU 66, Lake Superior State 62 As a part of this season’s “Downtown Thursdays” series, the GVSU men’s basketball team headed to the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids to face off against Lake Superior State (14-4 overall, 8-2 GLIAC) and their star point guard Akaemji Williams. Williams is currently third in the GLIAC in points per game (19.3) and first in assists per game (6.9). “I compare (Williams) as the Division II equivalent of Russell Westbrook,” Wesley said. “Whether it’s driving to the paint, creating shots or finding looks for his team-
mates, he can do it all offensively.” With the DeltaPlex environment and recent hype revolving around the emerging Lakers, GVSU came out with a certain focus and energy that previously hadn’t been there. To spark the offense, the Lakers began feeding centers Justin Greason and Drake Baar down low for easy buckets in the paint. After shooting 54 percent from the field, the Lakers found themselves 37-32 heading into halftime. Besides their success inside, the main matchup of the contest was between Lake Superior’s Williams and GVSU senior point guard Myles Miller, and Miller was leadSEE M. BALL | A8
GV TRACK AND FIELD RUNNERS EARN NOMINATIONS FOR HERO OF THE WEEK
Two Grand Valley State track and field runners have been nominated for the “HERO Sports” HERO of the Week Award. Angela Ritter and Justin Scavarda were nominated for the award after turning in big performances this past weekend. Ritter was nominated after a first-place finish and turning in a GLIAC-best 60-meter dash time of 7.59. Scavarda was nominated after a pair of toptwo finishes in the weight throw and shot put. Fan voting for the award is open until 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan 26.
GV RIFLE CLUB ATHLETES COMPETE IN JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
PREPARE TO FLY: GVSU senior Myles Miller drives for a leaping layup attempt Saturday, Jan. 20, at home. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER
The Grand Valley State Rifle Club sent two shooters to the State of Michigan USA Shooting Junior Olympic Qualifier. Alexander Straith and Joseph Lentine were the two shooters who participated. Straith turned in a solid performance, finishing fourth in the smallbore rifle with a score of 533 and fourth in the air rifle with a score of 548. Lentine finished sixth in the smallbore competition and fifth in the air rifle with a score of 547. Unfortunately, the scores were not high enough for the shooters to qualify for the Junior Olympics. The Rifle Club will be back in action on Thursday, Jan. 25, in the NRA Intercollegiate Sectional Matches.
TOO MUCH REACH: GVSU junior center Justin Greason jumps up and easily wins the tip-off during the Lakers’ matchup against Ferris State on Saturday, Jan. 20. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER
BATTLING: GVSU sophomore Ben Lubitz dribbles past a Ferris State defender on Saturday, Jan. 20, at home. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER
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A8 | SPORTS SWIMMING & DIVING
GV swimming and diving has mixed weekend in Indianapolis BY LOUIS RICARD LRICARD@LANTHORN.COM
What better way to prepare for the conference championship than facing some of the toughest competition ahead of the big day? Grand Valley State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Indianapolis to compete against Lindenwood and home team Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 20. Both teams are ranked nationally in the men’s and women’s Division II category. On the men’s side, GVSU just narrowly lost against Lindenwood at the end of the final relay with a score of 154-150 and could not bounce back against Indianapolis, taking their second loss by a score of 185-119. The losses did not phase head coach Andy Boyce, as he knows the real challenge is still ahead for his team. “You don’t get better by swimming against slow people or not diving against the best,” Boyce said. “It’s not going to be easy to win the conference title, and our team went against two of the best teams in the country.” Boyce is expecting to see Lindenwood and Indianapolis make a splash at the GLIAC Championship, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14, through Saturday, Feb. 17, in Jenison, Michigan. He also knows that his team has the potential to rival anyone in the conference, and these next two weeks of preparation are going to help ensure that.
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ing the fight with 6 firsthalf points and stingy onball defense. “Before the contest, our coaching staff realized that we had to make (Williams) beat us by himself,” Miller said. “He’s most dangerous when he gets his teammates involved, so we had
“The biggest thing coming down the stretch is coming together as a team and doing things together as a group,” Boyce said. “Encourage your teammates and remain focused, that’s what makes us strong.” In the last relay of the day for the men’s team, the Lakers showed their team spirit on the sideline, something uncommon in such an individual sport. On the other side of the pool, the No. 14 nationally ranked Laker women’s team dominated No. 4 ranked Lindenwood 191-111 but could not repeat their success against Indianapolis, falling 161-143. Boyce counted on the fact that some seniors would perform well, knowing it was their last dual meet with GVSU, and Sam Postmus answered the call. The senior won not one, not two, but three events on the day, including the 200-meter freestyle, 500-meter freestyle and 200-meter individual medley. “This was the best dual meet that I think I’ve had,” Postmus said. “I just was feeling better than most for the past two meets that we’ve had.” After her trip to Florida a few weeks ago, Postmus, along with her teammates, felt fatigued, and this past weekend was when she finally felt well enough to give one of the best individual performances wearing GVSU’s colors. Postmus knows this season
is far from being over. “It hasn’t really settled in that it’s my last year of swimming,” Postmus said, “but it drives me to end
this season on a good note.” Postmus knows it will take everything for GVSU to win the GLIAC title, and the two weeks leading up to that
meet are going to be crucial. “I think that really staying focused on our strokes, really working on technique, will help even on a
few seconds and get better times, and we’ll be able to see some really great scores on the board at conference,” Postmus said.
to challenge him to do the heavy lifting for his team.” The plan worked, as Williams finished with a poor shooting performance, converting only six of his 24 attempts from the field for 16 points. But with 1:28 remaining in regulation, Lake Superior pulled within 2 points and gained momentum. While Lake Superior had a chance to tie the game up,
GVSU junior Zach West came up big with a block, followed by a ricochet rebound that fell right into the hands of freshman Jake Van Tubbergen, sealing the 66-62 victory for GVSU. With the game being as intense as it was, the postgame felt like a huge weight off coach Wesley’s shoulders. “My blood pressure is terrible, and that game had its sense of uncertainty at
points,” Wesley said. “But our guys kept their focus and made the stops they needed to at the end.” Van Tubbergen and sophomore Hunter Hale led the Lakers with 13 points each, along with a combined 17 of the team’s 42 total rebounds. Sophomore guard Ben Lubitz added 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3PT), while Miller finished with 11 in a gamehigh 37 minutes.
half, GVSU took a narrow 43-42 lead over the bulldogs. The Lakers’ offense shot 53 percent from the field, while their defense caught Ferris off guard for a 41-percent clip. However, the Lakers came out the second half flat, allowing 9 straight points to put them down 54-45 with 17:17 remaining. The GVSU offense needed to get back quickly, and luckily for them, Hale delivered with four consecutive confident 3-point makes to take back the lead at 64-63 with 11:42 remaining. With every single attempt going in for Hale, he knew something special was unfolding. “When you see one or two go through the rim, it feels like the rim’s just huge,” Hale said. “After one or two makes, I’m just like, ‘All right, I’m shooting every time I touch it.’ If you have the opportunity, I’m going to take it.” For the next 10 minutes, both teams battled back and forth for the lead. But excessive foul calls against the Lakers gave the Bulldogs too
many free-throw attempts to keep the game close. Final score: Ferris 87, GVSU 81. Hale led all players with 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3PT), while Miller added 21 (10-21 FG), eight rebounds and four assists. Although the pain of losing never feels good, knowing GVSU can compete with the best of them is what coach Wesley took away from the contest. “I’m just disappointed we didn’t win, but certainly not disappointed in our team,” Wesley said. “I thought our team battled pretty hard. Great game, great crowd, great atmosphere. Probably the best atmosphere we’ve had all year. Hopefully we can continue to get the butts in the seats like tonight. It made it fun for everybody. It’s just a tough week playing Lake State and (Ferris State) back to back, the scheduling doesn’t do us any favors.” The Lakers will look to continue the solid play against Purdue Northwest on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the GVSU Fieldhouse.
LEAP OF FAITH: One member of the GVSU men’s diving team flips around mid-air during his dive in preparation of sticking a perfect landing attempt during the Lakers’ meet and victory against the University of Findlay on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the GVSU pool. GVL | MATT READ
GAME PLAN: GVSU men’s basketball head coach Ric Wesley draws up a play for his team during a timeout midway through the Lakers’ 87-81 loss to Ferris State on Saturday, Jan 20. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER
GVSU 81, Ferris State 87 With just one day of rest, the Lakers had to not only repeat but enhance their previous performance against the No. 5 nationally ranked Ferris State Bulldogs at home on Saturday, Jan. 20. Playing in front of a packed and enthusiastic home crowd, the Lakers carried that momentum early on into the contest. Leading the offense was Miller, who not only created multiple open-shot opportunities, but converted them, finishing the half with a game-high 12 points (6-11 FG). By the end of the first
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SPORTS | A9
W. BASKETBALL
GV women’s basketball dominates in ‘Downtown Thursday’ matchup against Lake Superior State BY BRADY MCATAMNEY ASSISTANTSPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
Whenever your leading scorer is tied with the other team at halftime, you know the game is probably going well. That’s how the Grand Valley State women’s basketball team (15-3, 8-2 GLIAC) felt on Thursday, Jan. 18, when junior guard Natalie Koenig had 16 of her eventual careerhigh 22 points going into the break of an 80-40 beatdown
of the Lake Superior State Lakers (0-14, 0-10 GLIAC). The home game was played at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids as part of the “Downtown Thursday” series. “Well, these last couple games I was in a shooting slump, and now I just knew that I had to keep shooting, and that’s what I did, so I guess it turned out okay,” Koenig said. “I just took open shots and I was confident with it. Coach Williams has been working on my shot with me,
so I just took his advice, and my teammates moved the ball well, and I just found open shots and drove to the basket.” The first quarter started well for GVSU as they dominated the first five minutes, scoring 15 points before Lake Superior even managed a single bucket. If a 24-11 first quarter was good, though, a 25-5 second was outstanding, as Lake Superior’s only points in the quarter came from two layups and a free throw. The (home) Lakers shot
61.2 percent from the field as a team and 42.1 percent from 3-point range, led by Koenig’s deadeye 4-4 mark from deep and 7-8 altogether. Sophomore center Cassidy Boensch added 14 points of her own to go with five rebounds and two blocks. Sophomore guard Jenn DeBoer was the do-it-all Laker, scoring 5, grabbing six boards, handing out five assists and nabbing two steals. The paint was a key area for GVSU, as they scored 42 of their points there and
out-rebounded the rival Lakers 29 to 20. With the game taking place at the DeltaPlex, the GVSU Lakers were reminded of their crushing loss in the first Downtown Thursday matchup when they fell to Michigan Tech 85-81 in overtime. “I think our players were upset with the way they played last time,” said head coach Mike Williams. “It’s a neat venue; it’s a nice venue. It’s different. I think that was the thing. You’re
OPENING TIP: GVSU senior center Korynn Hincka jumps up and wins the opening tip-off during the Lakers’ dominating 80-40 performance over Lake Superior State at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 18. Hincka is currently averaging 10.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in just 19 games this year. GVL | DYLAN MCINTYRE
used to playing on the road or you’re playing on your home floor, so it’s a different venue and I thought they did a great job. It’s like, ‘Screw it, we don’t care where we play—we’re coming to play basketball,’ and I thought they wanted to not redeem themselves but play better than they did last time, especially defensively, having a little more pop defensively than we did last time we played here.” Their defense certainly showed up, as they held Lake Superior to 34.9 percent shooting from the field and 26.7 percent from 3-point range. They forced 28 turnovers resulting in 29 points, 10 of which came on fast breaks, all while committing only 12 personal fouls as a team. Just because they won by 40, though, does not mean it was a perfect game for GVSU. They were outscored in the third quarter 15-14 and did not seem to possess the same fire they had in the previous half. “I think it was turnovers, soft turnovers,” Williams said. “I think it was not staying in front of our players. We gambled, gave them stuff, let them drive to the rim and then made foolish fouls. We put them on the free-throw line. “So, it was a combination of things. It was not good basketball, and that’s frustrating as a coach. I know it frustrates our players, too. They don’t want to play bad. I know that. It’s not like they’re trying to do this, and we’re trying to play better and not trying to have such long stretches of poor basketball.”
W. BASKETBALL
Bark worse than their bite GV women’s basketball takes down rival Ferris State 76-57 BY BRADY MCATAMNEY ASSISTANTSPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
Coming into the twogame weekend, guard Natalie Koenig and center Korynn Hincka each predicted that the Grand Valley State women’s basketball squad would collect a pair of victories. After pulverizing Lake Superior State on Thursday, Jan. 18, the Lakers came into Saturday, Jan. 20, ready to bring those predictions to fruition. Unsurprisingly, the redhot GVSU team crushed the rival Ferris State Bulldogs 76-57 (10-9, 4-7 GLIAC) to collect their third-straight victory and ninth win in their last 10 games while
improving to 16-3 (9-2 GLIAC), though they did not quite know exactly how on-fire they truly were. “I honestly don’t think the players know how many wins we have,” said head coach Mike Williams. “I really mean that. I really don’t. I think they approach one game at a time. I think they’re not business-like, but they’re not looking ahead, they’re not looking behind. They’re looking to the next game, and I think that’s a good thing. I really do.” The Lakers were led by Koenig and guard Jenn DeBoer against FSU, with each scoring 19 points. Forward Maddie Dailey added 11, with Taylor Parmley and
Hincka each contributing 7. GVSU’s defense was impressive, too, as they forced FSU into shooting just 36.7 percent from the field and committing 20 turnovers. “We tried to pressure the ball a little bit more, just tried to get up on their guards, try to help a lot,” DeBoer said. “They have a couple good post players, so we tried to help on them and get some steals on the back side. “I think we just played really well altogether as a team. We had a lot of different players contributing on offense and defense. Our team chemistry has really been growing and has been getting stronger in the past few games.”
While the Bulldogs’ record might suggest that they are not a force to be reckoned with, the team actually came into Saturday’s matchup playing strong basketball, going 3-3 in their previous six games with a plus-48 scoring differential in those matchups. GVSU knew this coming into Saturday’s game. They looked to play tight defense on their rivals, and despite holding them to only 19 firsthalf points, they came out of the game knowing they could have played better defense for the full 40 minutes. “They’re averaging 80 points per game; that’s not a fluke,” Williams said. “We knew they could score. In the first half,
they got some open looks and they just didn’t go in. In that third quarter, they got some open looks and they put them in. We gave them too-easy of open looks in that third period, and I think that’s just something we’ve got to get better at.” The offensive end worked better, even if the Lakers scored only 10 firstquarter points. DeBoer was actually pulled out of the game by Williams for the opposite reason most people would expect: She wasn’t shooting enough. She turned it on after that. The sophomore guard went on to shoot 5-10 from 3-point range, and she and Koenig combined to shoot 9-18 from downtown, combining for 38
points, seven rebounds and four steals along the way. “I thought our guards hunted shots,” Williams said. “They’re good shooters, and we want them to hunt shots. Jenn DeBoer got pulled with about a minute and a half left in the first quarter for not hunting shots, and guess what, the rest of the game she hunted shots, so I think she got the message. She took 10 3s. If they’re going to let you take 10 3s, Jenn, you’ve got to take 10 3s.” Following the pair of victories over the weekend, the Lakers will get a week to rest their bones before they host conference newcomer Purdue Northwest (2-14, 1-10 GLIAC) on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
D-FENCE: GVSU junior guard Natalie Koenig stays focused on defense during her team’s 76-57 victory over the Ferris State Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan 20, at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC
JANUARY 22, 2018 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
A10 | SPORTS M. CLUB HOCKEY (DII)
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO: GVSU men’s club hockey forward Evan Newell fights to maintain possession of the puck from a physical defender during the team’s victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Sept. 22, 2017, at the Georgetown Ice Center. The Lakers swept their series against the DePaul Blue Devils, winning 6-4 on Friday, Jan. 19, and 6-3 on Saturday, Jan 20, in Chicago. GVL | EMILY FRYE
Windy City sweep GV men’s DII club hockey beats DePaul on Chicago road trip
BY KELLEN VOSS KVOSS@LANTHORN.COM
The Grand Valley State men’s Division II hockey team traveled to Chicago this past weekend, striving for two victories against the DePaul Blue Devils. And that’s exactly what they got. The hockey team won by a score of 6-4 on Friday, Jan. 19, and again on Saturday, Jan. 20, by a score of 6-3. Offense came easily for the Lakers in both games, as they were almost always able to capitalize on the power play and succeeded in their offensive zones. Multiple Lakers poured in goals all weekend, as Ryan Hein scored three times over the
weekend, while teammate Tommy Carey had four goals in both games combined. Although GVSU clinched the win on Friday, coach Mike Forbes was not completely satisfied with his team’s performance. While the Lakers were able to convert on the power play, they ran into some penalty issues of their own, allowing DePaul to crawl back into the game after a 5-2 lead by GVSU in the second period. “We allowed them to get uncontested shots all game long, and we were outmanned even when we had advantage in the power play,” Forbes said. “We didn’t do a great job containing them in our zones on defense, and that led to some really slop-
py play on our part.” Hein was far from the only GVSU player to find the back of the net on Friday, as a flurry of shots went in for GVSU, including goals from Austin Koleski and Danny DeBlouw. Despite all this scoring, Forbes was upset with how his team appeared to take breaks mentally. “We got up early, but we mentally took some time off, and that’s frustrating to see as a coach,” Forbes said. “I understand it because our guys weren’t challenged, but we need to have better discipline as we hit the stretch run of our schedule here.” Saturday’s game was more of the same for GVSU, as they hopped out to a 6-0 lead in the first period be-
fore eventually winning the game 6-3. GVSU saw goals from Hein and Carey, as well as from Troy Marrett, Cameron Dyde and Nick Beers. While Forbes does admit that Saturday’s game was chippy, he still wasn’t proud of the way his team retaliated against DePaul’s physicality. “There were a lot of cheap shots in that game, but we also shot ourselves in the foot down the stretch,” Forbes said. “They scored on us multiple times despite us having an advantage in the power play for most of the game, and we were really undisciplined.” One thing that Forbes believes was consistent all weekend was the goaltending, as he thought that both Maddock and Knox each
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