Issue 47, March 1st, 2018 - Grand Valley Lanthorn

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SPOTLIGHT

Four GV students traveling to Stanford as University Innovation Fellows

BY JAMES KILBORN JKILBORN@LANTHORN.COM

Over spring break, four Grand Valley State University students will have the honor of traveling to Stanford University in California to take part in the University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Silicon Valley Meetup, an event that will feature experiential workshops and design labs all focused on improving higher education.

The four students—Meredith Filter, Dean Geschiere, Haley Jennings and Madalyn Slubowski—will be accompanied by GVSU marketing professor Paul Lane, who emphasized the importance of the UIF program from a design perspective.

“This program is basically a program to help lots of young university students learn how to apply design thinking in a wide spectrum of subjects,” Lane said. “In order to participate, you are nominated or selected by your school. Then, those people are advanced to Stanford and they do an application.

“They apply and show they’re worth including as a candidate.

Then, they go through a long period of six weeks of intensive work online where they submit different things to the school.”

Filter, a sophomore studying comprehensive science and art for teaching, discussed UIF’s role in innovation and how the training the students underwent for the upcoming event can be applied to community development.

“UIF is where different schools from all over the world come together to work on bringing innovation and entrepreneurship into the community,” she said. “So, UIF is kind of that first step in jumping into that.

They give us different tools.”

The event is both an opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds and tour Stanford’s design school.

“Traveling to Stanford as part of the UIF team is an incredible opportunity,” Jennings said via email.

Jennings, a junior studying general management and entrepreneurship, said she hopes the meetup is a chance to be both inspired and empowered.

“The networking aspect of this program is most important to me—building relationships with other fellows, faculty, mentors and professionals,” she said. “As an entrepreneur, I’ve read all about The Design School at Stanford. Having SEE STANFORD | A2

SEE YOU AGAIN: GVSU President Thomas Haas announces his retirement Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Haas Center for Performing Arts. Under Haas’ leadership, GVSU has expanded in both enrollment and square footage as a result of expansion projects on both the Allendale and Pew campuses. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT

GV President Thomas Haas announces impending retirement

BY ARPAN LOBO NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

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rand Valley State University President Thomas Haas announced his impending retirement date Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

Haas, who is currently in his 12th year at the helm of GVSU, told an audience of Board of Trustees members, faculty and student senators that he will remain president of the university until June 30, 2019.

“It’s with profound appreciation that I’ve had the opportunity to serve as president of Grand Valley for the past 11 and a half years,” Haas said.

“I’ve advised the board, and today I’m announcing to you and others in our community that I will retire on June 30, 2019.

“Marcia and I have been so proud to represent Grand Valley

for almost a dozen years, and we will continue to give it our all.”

Haas, 66, became the fourth president of GVSU in 2006 after being president of the State University of New York Cobleskill. He was an honors graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1973.

In addition to serving as GVSU president, he is also an appointed professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He will continue his professorial duties at GVSU following a break after his retirement.

“It has been my absolute privilege to work with steadfast trustees and members of the Grand Valley Foundation,” Haas said. “I don’t want (this) to sound like it’s a goodbye because I’m announcing my retirement now so the board has the best opportunity to find the right candidate for the next phase of Grand Valley’s continued growth in quality and stature.”

Haas reflected on GVSU’s dedication to creating a safe atmosphere on campus during his tenure.

“The greatest pride for my administration has been and is campus safety,” he said. “I’ve appointed committees and groups to continue to examine practices, procedures, policies on sexual assault cases and campus-wide response to acts of violence.

“We must plan, we must prepare and we must continue our drills so we are ready.”

Haas also spoke of GVSU’s need to remain relevant in both the West Michigan and higher education communities. He touted the university’s contribution to the city of Grand Rapids with buildings such as the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and the currently under construction Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall.

Haas stressed the importance of state investment at GVSU. “We cannot tolerate any fur-

ther disinvestment in higher education,” he said. “Education is a public good, and states that invest in it have more lively economies and communities.”

Haas will travel to Lansing to meet with legislators Thursday, March 1. There, on behalf of students, he will vouch for increased state funding.

After Haas spoke, he received a standing ovation from the audience. He was followed by student senate president Jonathan Bowman, who voiced his appreciation for Haas.

“At first, I couldn’t even imagine Grand Valley without such a wonderful, inspirational person leading it,” Bowman said. “But then I realized, President Haas will never truly leave Grand Valley. And that’s the cool thing about a Laker Effect. It never ends.”

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INITIATIVES

GV joins MiSTEM Network

State grant to help university propel STEM education in Michigan

BY DEVIN DELY DDELY@LANTHORN.COM

DEVELOPMENT: GVSU is joining the brand new MiSTEM Network to spur education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Regional Math and Science Center will get $110,000 in state funding for the project. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU

Grand Valley State University will join a new statewide initiative to deepen the level at which Michigan engages in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The brand new MiSTEM Network recently received nearly $1.3 million in state funding, a portion of the $100 million for workforce development in Michigan that Gov. Rick Snyder revealed last week. GVSU’s Regional Math and Science Center (RMSC) will receive $110,000 of that state funding, propelling the center to become a force in STEM educational development in the West Michigan region as one of the 16 MiSTEM Networks being implemented across the state.

“MiSTEM is a brand new initiative,” said Kristofer Pachla, director of the RMSC. “It was really formed with the creation of last year’s fiscal budget. Before that, it had been talked about at the state level, but nothing had been really solidified.”

The new network is meant to help students, but it’s also aimed at changing the larger culture.

According to Pachla, Michigan’s workforce will have a continually

increasing need for individuals trained in STEM disciplines in the near future.

“There are a lot of jobs that are going to be showing up in Michigan in the next 10 years or so that are really high tech,” he said.

“We’re looking at finding ways to engage students in opportunities and increase access to STEM education. I think it’s really important to note that Grand Valley has a lot of good internship opportunities and job connections in all their STEM fields, too.”

The creation of the MiSTEM Network is just the latest in a series of moves that seem to be making GVSU a more STEM-focused school. The fall 2018 semester will also mark the beginning of another new program, Retaining and Inspiring students in Science and Engineering (RISE), aimed at helping low-income freshmen looking to pursue STEM degrees. Because the RMSC will be one of the better-funded branches of this new network, GVSU will perhaps have greater potential to impact STEM education across the state than some of the other networks.

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A2 | NEWS NEWS BRIEFS US REP. BILL HUIZENGA RELEASES STATEMENT ON HAAS’ RETIREMENT

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) offered a statement on Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas’ retirement announcement: Under the leadership of Thomas J. Haas, Grand Valley State University has transformed into a nationally recognized and respected educational institution that attracts students from across the nation and around the globe.

While I am sad to see President Haas announce his retirement, I look forward to working with him for the remainder of his time at Grand Valley to strengthen educational opportunities in West Michigan and make our community an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

HEALTH FORUM OF WEST MICHIGAN RETURNING TO CAMPUS

Grand Valley State University will once again host the Health Forum of West Michigan on Friday, March 2, at 8 a.m. at the DeVos Center Loosemore Auditorium. A light breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.

The theme of the event is “Healthcare Reform.”

Speakers will address the current state of health insurance in the West Michigan region. Todd Anderson, director of public policy and regulatory affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Laura Appel, senior vice president and chief innovation officer for Michigan Health and Hospital Association; Frank E. Belsito, chief physician executive and chief population health officer for Metro Health-University of Michigan Health; and Marti Lolli, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Priority Health will participate in a panel discussion. Sebastian Linde, assistant professor of economics at GVSU, will moderate the discussion.

The Health Forum of West Michigan series is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Health; Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Center; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; and the Michigan Center for Clinical Systems Improvement. A panel discussion is held on the first Friday of each month.

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the chance to go there is mindblowing to say the least.”

Geschiere, a freshman studying finance and entrepreneurship, also spoke about the chance to network with others from all over the world.

“For me, I did this program to build a network of connections and see how some companies work and get to meet with people and see how developed companies and organizations work,” Geschiere said.

While in Silicon Valley, the group plans to tour the campuses of Google and Microsoft, gaining insight into innovative entrepreneurial practices and design methods they hope to bring back and apply to GVSU’s campus.

“Our faculty champions, who are kind of like our advisers, are going to try and get us into a couple other places in the area,” Filter said. “I’m very

excited about that. I think it’s going to be an amazing opportunity to see what type of new technology is up-and-coming and see how we can incorporate different work practices and thinking onto our own campus and see how people who have success in using these practices so we can bring that success to Grand Valley.”

The group of students also partnered with students from the Nicaraguan university UNAN-Managua, which is the first Central American college to be represented at the UIF event. Lane spoke about the important ties between the groups and how the international relationship is unique to both GVSU and UNAN-Managua students.

“With UNAN-Managua, it’s the first Central American school to be invited, and they are directly linked with our team,” Lane said. “In fact, one of the team members, Haley Jennings, flew with us down there, and we did a workshop with the team in UNAN-

Managua to show them how things were done in design thinking and so forth.”

Jennings stressed the importance of the relationships they built with these other students.

“My chance to build face-to-face relationships with three of the members—Kelly, Sophia and Joslyn—in January means that we could support each other through training,” she said. “I hope that this cross-cultural collaboration can continue when they visit Michigan this March and stay with our team in Silicon Valley. Grand Valley hopes to continue integrating the relationship between our universities into the UIF experience.”

Lane hopes students not only view this event as an opportunity to gain perspectives from other successful entrepreneurs and innovators but also see how tackling the same problems from different viewpoints can lead to real change.

“One thing I hope they see is that people are people no matter where they are, whether they’re in California or New York or Allendale, and that we have much the same skills in terms of thinking,” Lane said. “I’m hoping that they learn that it’s the way we apply to do things that seems to be the difference, that we can create environments that are really creative and can help us, and I hope we can bring some of that back to share and maybe help us improve things.”

The students will travel to the UIF event at Stanford over spring break and will be accompanied back to Allendale by the students from UNAN-Managua. The event will not only challenge the students to apply what they have learned through training for the event but will encourage them to take their experiences back to GVSU and push for change here on campus.

GV PRESIDENT TRAVELING TO LANSING TO FIGHT FOR STATE FUNDING

On Thursday, March 1, Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas will travel to the State Capitol to vouch for an increase in state funding from the Michigan government.

“We cannot tolerate any further disinvestment in higher education,” Haas said in his retirement address.

“Education is a public good, and states that invest in it have more lively economies and communities.”

He later expanded on the point, adding “resources enable mission. Resources aren’t the end-all. So, I need to have the appropriate resources. As a public institution, and delivering the talent needed for this state, it’s a public good.”

Increased state funding has also been a priority for student senate this year.

GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VISITING GV

Michigan democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed will be visiting Grand Valley State University on Wednesday, March 14, according to a student senator with knowledge of the situation. Exact time and location details have yet to be disclosed.

At the event, El-Sayed will discuss his campaign mission, including his stances on state funding for higher education, affordable housing and marijuana legalization.

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FAREWELL: Thomas Haas announces his retirement, effective June 30, 2019, to an audience of Board of Trustees members, president’s cabinet members, faculty and student senators on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Haas Center for Performing Arts. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT

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Bowman spoke of Haas’ continued advocacy for GVSU students, citing initiatives such as the Grand Finish Grant and the expansion of the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

“It has been an honor for me this past year in my position working with him and directly seeing the legacy he will leave behind,” Bowman said. “At Presidents’ Ball this year, he said that we have the best students in the nation. But the fact is, that starts with him and his strong leadership.

We have been fortunate to have him serve as president these past 12 years.”

Following Bowman, GVSU Board of Trustees Chair John Kennedy addressed Haas’ contribution to the university.

“I know that Tom had other opportunities, and he continued to choose Grand Valley as the place he wanted to stay,” Kennedy said. “While other regional universities have struggled in our state, Grand Valley’s enrollment has risen.

Our retention and graduation rates have become the highest among Michigan’s regional universities. That was done as a part of Tom’s plan for this university.”

After the event, a special meeting of the GVSU Board of Trustees was held. At the meeting, trustees voted unanimously to create a presidential search advisory

firm. The firm will consist of board members, faculty members, a student senate representative, an alumni member and a member of the public community.

As the meeting closed, Haas shared his appreciation for GVSU. “As we planned ahead looking for opportunities for the university, working with the boards, doing strategic planning, engaging with the community, but, most importantly, focusing on student success, that has driven me in my entire career,” he said.

“It’s going to be a continued love I have for students that will never diminish, individually and collectively.

Each of the students we have here, we may have 25,000 strong, but each one is an in-

dividual with his or her own story. And we’re part of that story. We’re helping the individual on their journey.”

Haas also stressed his intention to make sure GVSU has proper investment from the state of Michigan.

“Resources enable mission,” he said. “Resources aren’t the end-all. So, I need to have the appropriate resources. As a public institution, and delivering the talent needed for this state, it’s a public good.”

While Haas’ retirement date is set for June 30, 2019, he spoke of his commitment to the “Laker for a lifetime” motto.

“Grand Valley has become our family,” he said. “Grand Valley means family to us.”

members to work on the MiSTEM Network, and each of those staff will be focused on different components.”

Pachla said one of the staff members will be focused on the K-12 side, while the other will be looking at connecting various businesses to education. This also includes looking at what it means to

be a STEM culture.

“The money will also go to start-up and travel costs,” Pachla said. “It is a statewide network, and we’ll have to make sure we have opportunities to travel and really collaborate on that level.”

There is still a lot that must be done before this project can be fully realized. Pachla, however, is optimistic about

how long it will take to come to fruition.

“We’re still in the strategic planning stage where we’re trying to figure out what the needs of the region are,” he said. “We anticipate that the network will be up and running no later than October 1st of this year, but realistically, it’ll probably be much earlier than that.”

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“I think this has a huge opportunity to engage students, teachers and everyone in the region and promote equity in STEM,” Pachla said. “We’re going to use those dollars to support the staff members we’ll be hiring. We’ll be hiring two staff

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INCLUSION

Acclaimed professor lectures on women in mathematics

BY ANNIE GIFFELS AGIFFELS@LANTHORN.COM

These days, most people understand that women can do anything a man can do.

Until quite recently, however, this statement was not all that clear to many people, especially when it came to the study of mathematics.

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Loutit Lecture Hall, Deanna Haunsperger came to deliver the fifth annual installment of the Mosaic Lecture Series at Grand Valley State University. Her speech, titled “Making Connections: Lessons Learned From Women Mathematicians,” told stories of different women who have made massive impacts in the world of mathematics.

The Mosaic Lecture Series is an annual lecture given by a member of an underrepresented group. The purpose of these lectures is to celebrate the grow-

ing diversity within the field of mathematics. These lectures, only an hour long, are open to students, faculty, staff and other members of the community.

Haunsperger’s speech began with a brief background of her life and her own accomplishments. As a professor of mathematics at Carleton College and the president of the Mathematical Association of America, Haunsperger is no stranger to the long and hard fight for equal representation in mathematics.

“I am the fifth female president of the MAA,” Haunsperger said proudly.

Throughout her career in mathematics, Haunsperger has worked tirelessly for equal representation of women in the field.

“In high school, I did not have any female math teachers, and it was the same experience in my undergraduate

college,” she said. “When I arrived at Northwestern University for my graduate studies, there were 40 professors.

Two of them were women.”

It was for these reasons that Haunsperger and her husband created the Carleton Summer Mathematics Program. This program, started in 1995, is a monthlong enrichment program dedicated to women interested in furthering their careers in mathematics.

“When we started this program, many of our students had never even had a female math professor,” Haunsperger said. “Now, we are seeing change. Of the 343 female undergraduates that participated in this program, 109 hold Ph.D.s in mathematical sciences.”

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MOSAIC: Deanna Haunsperger leads a lecture on the lessons she learned as a woman in mathematics in the Loutit Lecture Halls on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for the Mosaic Lecture Series. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

RESEARCH

Three GV professors named Fulbright Scholars Lisa Feurzeig uses grant to research operetta performances

BY SARAH HOLLIS SHOLLIS@LANTHORN.COM

HONOR: GVSU was named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for both students and faculty in the Midwest. GVSU music professor Lisa Feurzeig shared her research on operettas. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU

Grand Valley State University is a top producer of Fulbright Student and Scholar award winners. For the 2017-18 academic year, three GVSU faculty members have been selected for the Core Fulbright Scholars Program: Lisa Feurzeig, professor of music; Brian Phillips, professor of sociology; and Jitendra Mishra, professor of management.

Of the three faculty members, Feurzeig was available to speak about her experiences applying for the Fulbright program, as well as the research she conducted.

“For any of these grants,

they’re different in different countries, and then there are different ones within each country, so the one I was applying for was purely a research grant,” Feurzeig said. “I had to have a project—there was a topic I really wanted to work on—so I designed a whole project on what I thought would be worth investigating.

“For my project, it involved going to observe performances and rehearsals of a particular genre called operetta. Once I designed the plan, I then also wrote to some of the theater companies that do this genre and was able to get letters of invitation.”

Feurzeig traveled to Austria, Hungary and Ger-

many to study operetta and the changes made to the performance of operetta in the 20th century.

“Operetta is a genre that began in the 1850s and more or less continued to the 1930s, and during its heyday it was full of social and political critique,” Feurzeig explained.

“It was always very funny and ironic and all these ‘in’ jokes, but also critiquing pretty much every type of social institution or political institution that there was: the military, the government, the church, family marriage, everything.

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COMPETITION

Padnos International Center holding study-abroad photo contest

BY DREW SCHERTZER DSCHERTZER@LANTHORN.COM

My summer internship in the Ruetz lab at GVSU’s Annis Water Resources Institute was one of the greatest experiences in my college career. I spent every day working with people who challenged me to think critically, behave professionally, and become a more independent worker. I was able to experience the life of a scientist, working on a variety of research projects. I was surrounded by the faculty and staff that are eng engaged and passionate about their work, which helped me solidify my choice of pursuing a career in aquatic ecology. I will forever be grateful for my experience as an intern.

Each year, close to 800 or more Grand Valley State University students choose to travel to another country. They may choose from 60 GVSU programs or from hundreds of opportunities held by other schools. For the third year in a row, the Padnos International Center’s PICS Study Abroad Photo Contest will showcase pictures that students have taken while studying in other countries. The photos will be shown Friday, March 9, through Friday, March 23, and can be voted on during this time.

“Study abroad gives students the chance to see the world, and it is hugely impactful,” said Alissa Lane, outreach coordinator at the PIC. “To live in a country

where people think differently and have different perspectives impacts who you are on a personal, professional and academic level.”

Lane said the competition will showcase what students have been able to see and do in other countries. She encourages documenting those experiences and reflecting upon them.

She even described her own study-abroad experience from 10 years ago, saying she still goes through her pictures and memories.

There will be more than 300 pictures on display during the contest. Categories will include Getting Lost, Celebration and Tradition, and more. The pictures will be held in 130 Lake Ontario Hall. After the votes are all in, a reception will take place Tuesday, March 27, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the

Red Wall Gallery in Lake Ontario Hall. The first-place prize will be an iPad, followed by a GVSU jacket and GVSU sweatshirt for second and third place, respectively.

The reception is a chance for people to meet the students who took the pictures and hear the stories behind the photos.

Lane described it as a way to learn about new places and live vicariously through the stories.

“I think study abroad brings a lot of skill sets to all students, and everyone’s experience is different,” said Meaghann Myers-Smith, study-abroad adviser at the PIC. “GVSU thinks students are graduating with a global perspective that allows them to think critically about issues, processes and problemsolving adaptability.”

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The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State University is committed to the study of freshwater resources, with a special emphasis on Michigan and the Great Lakes basin. Located in Muskegon, Michigan, the Institute’s mission is centered around three main programmatic areas:

• Research • Education and outreach • Information services Applications are curretntly being accepted for Summer 2018!

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LONDON CALLING: Westminster Abbey, located in London and captured by GVSU student Ty Konell.

The PIC is holding a contest for study-abroad photos taken by GVSU students. GVL | TY KONELL

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EDITORIAL

President Haas leaving big shoes to fill

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t a gathering of administrators, faculty, staff and students, Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas announced his impending retirement Wednesday, Feb. 28. As one would expect, his surprise announcement has been met with emotional cries of nostalgia from the campus community. Haas, affectionately dubbed “T. Haas” by students, has had an immeasurable impact on the university and will be leaving his yet-to-bedetermined successor with enormous shoes to fill.

During his tenure as GVSU’s president, Haas has helped to increase enrollment and foster uni-

versity growth and equity.

Records have been broken in total number, first-year students, students of color and those living on campus. GVSU is also recognized for having exemplary graduation and retention rates, all furthered under Haas’ lead. On top of this, as of 2016 (Haas’ 10-year leadership anniversary), more than 30 new majors had been established and two million square feet developed on campus. GVSU also leads in sustainability efforts today, with nearly 20 LEED-certified buildings, including the Mary Idema Pew Library.

Unlike presidents at other universities, Haas

has been more than just a shrouded policymaker or figurehead. On the contrary, what has set Haas apart and made him so universally endearing has been his down-to-earth, everyday-style involvement in campus events.

From serving ice cream to students during move-in week to strolling through the student section at Laker football games, Haas has actively participated in even the most mundane of campus events and made personal connections with students and other community members.

The outpour of emotion on social media after Haas’ announcement shows what

he means to the GVSU community. Haas was emotional, too, choking up during his announcement and in subsequent interviews. What being a part of the university has meant to him and his family is clear.

“Grand Valley has become our family,” he said after the announcement. “Grand Valley means family to us.”

In the final 16 months of Haas’ tenure, GVSU students should be thankful for a president who has been actively involved in their campus lives and whose reach has extended beyond the Allendale and Pew campuses. Projects like the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall (cur-

rently under construction) have given GVSU a footprint on Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile, and broadening GVSU’s reach also expands the opportunities available to students here. We should be thankful to Haas, his wife, Marcia, and the rest of the president’s cabinet for that.

The next 16 months will bring a search for someone to fill Haas’ shoes. In this search, the advisory committee, put together by the GVSU Board of Trustees, should expand its horizons as well.

While there have only been four presidents in the university’s history, none of them have been women or people of color. While the first priority must be

to find someone who is qualified and can continue to steer GVSU in the right direction, the committee should also be open to finding someone who can represent the university and its ever-changing demographics in another way.

Before he hangs up his presidential robes for good, Haas has some work ahead of him. At his address, he told the audience that he would always protect the integrity of GVSU, and on Thursday, March 1, he is traveling to Lansing to vouch for an increase in state funding. Fighting for GVSU and its students, Haas truly embodies the Laker spirit.

‘Black Panther’: Not your average superhero movie

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By Natalie Schunk

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Even just from the trailers it was obvious to the world that “Black Panther” was going to be aesthetically amazing. The costuming and the architecture of Wakanda is as beautiful as it is detailed, and the soundtrack curated by Kendrick Lamar arguably trumps that of “Guardians of the Galaxy” as the best Marvel music to date. Now that the movie has dropped, its ambitious plot and fully realized characters have critics

fawning as it has become clear that “Black Panther” has much more on other superhero films than just aesthetic.

When comic-related movies come out, I admit that I usually hold them to different standards than I do basically all other forms of cinema. The fact that they have become mainstream enough for me to have them at all feels like some sort of glitch in the matrix that the universe could easily correct if I do too much complaining. Instead, I just pretend not to notice that the antagonist in 90 percent of these films is just the same megalomaniac copied and pasted into a quirky new costume with each new script.

Hela, Ronan the Accuser, Ares, that sickly space elf, Steppenwolf, Red Skull, omnipotent deadbeat dad, Ultron, Dormammu and his cosmic death cult, the Enchantress—there’s a limit to how many times you can use “complete monster who wants

to take over and/or destroy the world” before it stops being effective, and we reached that limit about nine movies ago. (And yes, occasionally exchanging “the world” with “the universe” still counts.)

The further an antagonist is pushed away from comprehensible motivations to just a maniacal desire for domination, the less they have to offer the narrative. These villains rarely come across as more than CGI-coated potholes on the hero’s road to victory.

Michael B. Jordan’s sympathetic portrayal of Erik Killmonger raises the bar by a lot, and not because he’s the most powerful villain or because his plans are the most destructive.

Killmonger is an incredibly determined and well-trained individual, but he’s no allpowerful monster, and he’s not trying to destroy the world.

Rather, he’s trying to save it.

The conflict of “Black Panther” isn’t just “superhero has to stop the big bad from destroy-

ing the world as we know it.”

Instead, it’s a realistic struggle between two understandable yet opposing viewpoints. Not only are the characters of hero and villain developed alongside each other, but T’Challa’s interactions with Killmonger make him a better hero.

“Black Panther” is important for a lot reasons. It’s widely seen as a revolutionary representation of black characters and culture, a resounding financial success in the face of long-seated Hollywood misconceptions about what can and can’t be a blockbuster, and, perhaps even more miraculously, a mainstream action film that effectively tackles the issues of colonialism and structural oppression.

More than that, by including what is arguably the best villain that superhero movies have seen, “Black Panther” overcomes a major shortcoming of the genre. It isn’t just great for a superhero movie— it’s a great movie, period.

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If someone were to ask you why you say “please” and “thank you,” what would you say? That it’s polite? That you were taught to do so? Chances are it wasn’t just a trait you were born with. As young adults, we are accustomed to doing certain things. We know the rules and we follow them.

Respecting our elders is one of those rules. The greater

question is why someone deserves our respect just because their birthday falls a few decades before ours.

Oftentimes, age goes hand in hand with wisdom and life lessons that 20-year-olds just have not yet faced. In those situations, we should most certainly defer to our parents, our teachers or our employers, who probably do know more than us. However, that generalization does not always apply. Age does not necessarily mean qualification. Age does not necessarily mean unquestionable superiority.

Yes, I know a myriad of adults who deserve all the respect in the world. They have earned it through their actions, and I have no problem with following their guidance. But I also know a handful of people who are older than I who do not deserve my respect because of their actions toward me or toward society in general.

As 20-somethings, we should be able to question our training to respect our elders automatically. Of course, civility should be universal, but unwavering respect should be earned.

I should not feel obligated to hold my tongue and defer to someone whom I view to be rude, racist, judgmental or unqualified purely because they outrank me in years.

A perfect example of this is evident in the actions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students. As the victims of a school shooting, they have the right to challenge the authorities who could have helped prevent their terrible situation. Sure, they’re teenagers, but that doesn’t mean they are obligated to respect the people who, quite frankly, let them down.

Fox News host Todd Starnes brought this question

into the limelight when he conducted an informal Twitter poll asking parents if their children spoke to them with the same level of disrespect with which the shooting survivors spoke to the Floridian senators.

He made it a point to say that these students were lecturing and ridiculing the senators, when in reality they were just standing up for themselves.

Who’s to say these students did anything wrong?

They were speaking their minds but were labeled out of line simply because of their age. Sure, these congresspeople are experienced professionals, but that certainly does not make them faultless. I don’t believe these teenagers were wrong in their actions. Instead, I think we should be praising them for their strength even at such a young age.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PRESIDENT HAAS RETIRING?

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“I’m grateful. I’m going to miss him. He had such a good presence on campus.”

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Spring break tips Spring break is almost here, and with it comes the potential for increased safety risks, procrastination and traveling nightmares for students who are packing up and heading to warmer places to unwind and vacation with their peers. If you’re planning to head out of town for spring break and party, here are some things to keep in mind to make sure your break is safe, fun and productive.

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Make sure your paperwork and reservations are in order before you leave If you’re planning to head out of town, double check that your flights and hotels are booked and good to go and that your passport and other relevant paperwork are up to date and secured. With the logistics settled and out of the way, you’ll be able to avoid (most) lastminute hiccups to enjoy a stress-free vacation.

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Know your limits and don’t go past them If you are at least 21 and planning to drink over break, make sure you don’t go overboard. You can have fun without getting intoxicated, and you’ll be thankful in the morning if you kept tabs on how much you drank. Make sure to alternate alcohol with water, and never drink on an empty stomach.

Never leave your drink unattended

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This rule applies regardless of where you go for spring break, even if you are just planning to visit your local bar. Never leave your drink unattended, and don’t accept an open drink (one that doesn’t come in a sealed can or bottle) from anyone but the bartender (and make sure you watch how they make your drink).

How to enjoy spring break in Michigan It’s finally that time of the winter semester: spring break. As this much-needed, well-deserved break comes around, many students are left feeling disappointed that they are staying put in Michigan. While it’s definitely a bummer not to travel somewhere warm and tropical, there are still many ways for students to enjoy spring break in the mitten. Below is a list of some of the options available to make sure spring break 2018 in Michigan is a good one.

Use the buddy system and be an active bystander If you’re going to be in an unfamiliar place over break, make sure you keep a trusted friend (or friends) with you at all times. In terms of safety, the more the merrier. Once your squad members are assembled, you also have a responsibility (within reason) to keep an eye on them and make sure they’re safe. If you aren’t sure what it means to be an active bystander or how you can intervene in a situation where one of your friends might be at risk for assault, visit GVSU’s Victim’s Rights and Options web page at www.gvsu.edu/vro/ for tips. Don’t let your friends leave with strangers if they are too intoxicated to give consent. If you are the designated driver of your group, make sure you deliver everyone safely to their final respective destinations. In addition, if you think you or your friends may be suffering from alcohol poisoning, call 911.

Don’t (completely) forget about school While it’s important to put down your laptop and textbooks for a certain period of time over break, you don’t want to leave them untouched for the entire week. If you have assignments due or tests scheduled right after break, you don’t want those deadlines to be hanging over your head all break and put a damper on your relaxation. Make a complete list of any homework or studying you need to accomplish before you head back to school, and try to get as much done early over break as possible. With your work out of the way, you’ll be able to enjoy your vacation more.

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Travel somewhere in the state you’ve never been. This break is a great opportunity to travel somewhere you’ve always wanted to go in Michigan. With so many beautiful areas to explore, and with the weather continuing to improve and move toward spring-like temperatures, now is a great time to take advantage of traveling within state lines.

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Hang out with family and friends. Spring break is a great time to take advantage of spending time with the people you love. Life can get super busy with the responsibilities of classes, and having a week off with no school obligations gives you a great chance to visit with family and friends, especially those you don’t get to see very often. Having quality time with those around you is priceless and much more valuable than a trip abroad.

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Do something fun. This could range from going to the movies to going for a hike. Whatever you enjoy doing the most, do it this spring break. You don’t need to be somewhere out of state to do something fun; there are plenty of exciting opportunities right here in Michigan. If you’re looking to do something a little bit different, take to Google and explore some of the entertainment options that exist near you.

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Try a new place to eat. There are plenty of places left unexplored right in your own backyard. During the semester it’s easy for students to get stuck in a routine. This includes our meals, too, as we typically don’t get to try many new restaurants being busy with all of our school responsibilities. Spring break is a good time to eat somewhere new; decide what you’re in the mood for, and get to searching (and eating).

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Treat yourself. Or, in other words (for “Parks and Recreation” fans), “treat yo self.” This can be accomplished a handful of different ways; it really depends on what types of luxuries you enjoy most.

Whether this means buying a new outfit, booking a spa appointment, indulging in some sweet treats or hitting the town for a night out, spoil yourself a bit this break. You deserve it.

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Ultimately, just relax. Spring break is a great chance to just kick back and de-stress. Take a break from Blackboard, read a good book, go hammocking, escape campus for a bit and unwind. You may still have to work over break, but use the time you’d normally be in class to relax in your own preferred way.

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ACTIVISM

ARTS AT A GLANCE MICROAGGRESSION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 12

As part of the winter 2018 Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, the Grand Valley State University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will be hosting a workshop centered on addressing and managing microaggressions on Monday, Mar. 12, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2215/2216.

The event will be led by licensed psychologist Hsiao-Wen Lo. The purpose of the workshop is to help participants understand the cognitive, emotional and behavioral impact of microaggressions. In conjunction, participants will learn tools and strategies to manage those effects and address the aggressive situation in ways that promote social justice.

The event is LIB 100/201-approved. For more information, contact the OMA at 616-331-2177.

COMEDIAN DREW LYNCH TO PERFORM TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Grand Valley State University’s Spotlight Productions is set to host comedian Drew Lynch on Tuesday, Mar. 13, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in th DeVos Center Loosemore Auditorium as part of the LaughFest celebration.

Lynch was the first runner-up on season 10 of the television series “America’s Got Talent,” where he gave a performance earning him a golden buzzer. Taking hold of his stutter and utilizing it in his comedy, Lynch delivers stand-up that comes off as both personal and honest.

The event will be free, and there will be free refreshments as well. For those who want a VIP experience, sign-ups for the VIP list are located in the hospitality and tourism management office in the DeVos Center, 218C. For more information, contact Spotlight Productions at spotlight@gvsu.edu.

FAITH AND FEMINISM PANEL TO BE HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 15

Grand Valley State University Campus Interfaith Resources is set to host an event called “Faith and Feminism: A Panel on Marriage in Different Faith Traditions” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room on Thursday, March 15.

The panel is in conjunction with the GVSU Community Reading Project book, “All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation.” This specific panel will feature women from various spiritual traditions discussing the roles and meaning of marriage in their respective religious and faith practices, as well as the intersectionality of feminism and religious identity.

The event is LIB 100/201-approved. For more information, contact Lauryn Nett at nettlaur@gvsu.edu.

STUDY-ABROAD FUNDING WORKSHOP BEING HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 16

The Grand Valley State University Padnos International Center (PIC) will be hosting a workshop about study-abroad funding from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Lake Ontario Hall, Room 130, on Friday, March 16.

Attendees will learn about different sources of studyabroad funding, including financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans and more.

For more information, contact the PIC at 616-3313898.

GV students create apparel company to promote bee conservation

BY TY KONELL LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM

To make a difference, initiative is a necessity. With this in mind, a few Grand Valley State University students have banded together to create Happy Bee Outfitters, a startup apparel brand that benefits the conservation of bee life and efforts to increase bee populations.

Happy Bee Outfitters was founded in the summer of 2017 by a group of GVSU students who wanted to make a difference and make a positive impact on the environment.

“Although we do sell clothing, our main products are actually nylon camping hammocks,” said Nelson Schrader, co-founder of the startup company. “We wanted to develop a product that would be used by people who had a passion for the environment and enjoyed being outdoors.”

Before starting Happy Bee Outfitters, the people behind the company were not as informed about the movement to save the bees and only found out about the issue on the internet.

“To be honest, before this company, we weren’t really involved in the ‘bee scene’ at all,” said Ricky Gonzalez, co-founder of Happy Bee Outfitters.

“Before we founded the company, we were actually made aware of the issue due to the surge of ‘the bees are dying at an alarming rate’ memes online. After delving more into the issue, we discovered this

is a more niche area of the environment that we could make a positive impact in.”

To help make that impact, the team behind Happy Bee Outfitters paired up with the GVSU Beekeepers club and helped them obtain necessary materials for the continuation of the club’s success.

“My first year as an RA on campus, the president of the GVSU Beekeepers club was my resident, who I became close friends with,” said Christian Yap, who also co-founded the company. “When I started the company, I reached out to her to see how we could help their cause. She gave us the GVSU Beekeepers’ wishlist of the equipment the club needed to ensure the success of the next generation of beekeepers.

“Recently, we were able to fulfill their entire wishlist with

a $540 donation to their club, which we are very proud of.”

Presently, the company is searching for Michigan manufacturers and creating a brand to bring focus to a handful of environmental issues.

“We are currently looking for Michigan manufacturers to make our products in state,” Gonzalez said. “We are also looking into making other affiliate brands that focus on raising awareness for additional environmental issues, such as water pollution, national park conservation and invasive species.”

All three founders agreed that their favorite Happy Bee moment was making the donation to the GVSU Beekeepers.

“A close second favorite experience was selling hammocks in Ann Arbor at a summer festival,” Schrader said. “Christian

(Yap) dressed up in a honeybee costume to help gather interest into what we were selling. It made a lot of people come ask us for more information.”

As for their upcoming projects, the founders of Happy Bee Outfitters have high hopes.

“Drone photography!

We are looking into buying a drone to take aerial shots of various West Michigan landmarks and landscapes,” Schrader said. “We think it would be a fun experience to travel around West Michigan while taking photos we could sell alongside our Happy Bee products at summer festivals.”

To find out more about the company and its products, visit www.happybeeoutfitters.com or their Instagram page @HappyBeeOutfitters.

AWARENESS

GV seniors ‘Moving with Purpose’ Capstone students partner to support childhood cancer research

BY TAYLOR CROWLEY TCROWLEY@LANTHORN.COM

LOGO: ‘With Purpose’ works to fight childhood cancer and recently teamed up with GVSU capstone students. COURTESY | OCOLLY.COM

DONATION: Above, student-founded Happy Bee Outfitters was recently able to donate $540 to the GVSU Beekeepers club to help them obtain necessary equipment. COURTESY | HAPPY BEE OUTFITTERS

Personal tragedy and emotion have the power to facilitate activism and change.

A family frustrated with the lack of cancer treatment for their 2-year-old son started a movement called “With Purpose” that will donate all proceeds they make to research for children’s cancer.

“With Purpose” relies on youth-led activism as well as academic and community partnerships to get the word out about the lack of research dedicated to childhood cancer.

Grand Valley State University students involved in their advertising and public relations capstone class have paired with the organization to create the movement “Moving with Purpose.” The students are entered in a national competition that will decide who

has done the best job promoting their organization.

Two students on the “Moving with Purpose” team, Marissa Ensing and Karlee Tykosky, are doing everything they can to spread the news. Their goal is to reach a large amount of people in only one month.

The group started its campaign Thursday, Feb. 15, coinciding with International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, and it will end Thursday, March 15.

The group wanted to encourage physical activity while bringing attention to the “With Purpose” mission, hence the creation of “Moving with Purpose.” The original plan was to host a silent disco, but instead, the group made this a month-long event.

“This allows everyone in the community to get involved,” Ensing said. “Everyone can get up and move around. Espe-

cially being on a college campus, there are a lot of people at the gym going in and out. We thought it was a cool way to reach a lot of people.”

Ensing described this process as exciting and said she is happy with the community and its willingness to get involved with the movement.

The group even submitted an email to Fox News and, in return, was asked to be interviewed about the campaign.

Ensing and Tykosky appeared on the news earlier this week.

The student-led group started the hashtag #MovingwithPurpose and wanted gym-goers to post a picture or video of themselves getting up and being active. The purpose of the hashtag is to raise awareness that action to fight childhood cancer is missing.

“We are too afraid to look at any of the statistics yet, but we have part-

nered with nine gyms,” said Tykosky. “All of them are helping us pass out flyers.”

GVSU’s Recreation Center and local gyms, such as the ones on 48 Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive, have paired with the group to show their support for the campaign.

The campaign aims to use movement and healthy living to raise awareness.

This allows GVSU students and others to be involved in the charitable movement by just posting during their everyday exercise routines.

In addition, on Wednesday, March 14, the group will host a Zumba event to celebrate the closing of the #MovingwithPurpose campaign.

Of working alongside “With Purpose,” the women said they have developed a connection with the organization and are happy and proud to be able to support the movement.

DIVERSITY

GRCC alum to give keynote speech at Latino Youth Conference

BY TASMAN MATTOX TMATTOX@LANTHORN.COM

Local middle school students will have the oppor-

tunity to hear from Grand Rapids Community College alumnus Sammy Publes about dream-following, diversity and inclusion

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at the Latino Youth Conference. The GRCC-sponsored event is set to occur Tuesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in GRCC’s Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse.

The Latino Youth Conference is now in its 19th year and hosts more than 800 eighth-grade students from the Grand Rapids area.

“The original idea was to inspire and motivate our Latino students to reach for academic excellence,” said Domingo Hernandez-Gomez, director of GRCC’s Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Equity and Inclusion and one of the event organizers. “For many of them, this is a way out of poverty and a way to reach for their dreams.”

Sammy Publes, the keynote speaker, was born in Cuba and moved to Grand Rapids as a youth.

“Grand Rapids has always been my second

home. This is where I grew up,” Publes said. “For me, it was a great experience.

When I moved (away) and started to grow intellectually, I wanted to come back and help my community.”

Publes is an actor and has appeared in various television shows and movies. He runs a nonprofit theater program that produces unique and diverse plays.

“Mixed Roots Collective is kind of the concept of, ‘Don’t wait for others to write your story; just take control of your future,’” he said.

“I wanted to do plays that weren’t popular and maybe controversial. We’ve been able to do four plays in the past four years. Every play makes a statement, whether it’s about art or social justice.”

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HEADSHOT: Sammy Publes, above, will be the keynote speaker at a GRCC youth event. COURTESY | GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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QUICK HITS GV BASKETBALL’S CASSIDY BOENSCH NAMED USBWA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

It’s been quite the couple of weeks for Grand Valley State women’s basketball center Cassidy Boensch.

From starting the season with limited minutes to slowly gaining the trust of head coach Mike Williams to playing in the starting lineup, the 6-foot-4-inch sophomore not only earned her third straight (fourth total) GLIAC North Division Player of the Week, but she has now been named U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) National Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 25.

During a weekend series against Lake Superior State and Ferris State, Boensch averaged 24.5 points on a field-goal percentage of 74.1. On the defensive side, she also averaged 11.5 rebounds per game and 10 total blocks.

Against FSU on Saturday, Feb. 24, Boensch scored a career-high 32 points on 13-of-16 makes from the field while also grabbing 12 rebounds for a double-double.

With her towering height and skilled footwork, it’s become nearly impossible for other teams to limit her offensively.

Boensch and the Lakers will hope to keep postseason contention alive in the GLIAC Tournament.

Follow along their journey to the NCAA Tournament.

SOCCER

From Allendale to Iceland

FORMER GV FOOTBALL STAR ALTON VOSS TO PLAY OVERSEAS

After overcoming a drug addiction and later dominating on defense at the age of 27 for the Grand Valley State football team, former Laker defensive end Alton Voss announced Wednesday, Feb. 28, that he will play football in Germany.

On his personal Facebook account, Voss posted, “It’s official, I’m moving to Germany next month to play football for the Postdam Royals. Excited for the opportunity to play football and live overseas!”

The now 29-year-old defensive end will earn $975 a month, according to a story from www.tampabay.com.

In his final year with GVSU in 2016, Voss totaled 67 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

Voss fought his way for a chance to compete with an NFL team, but, ultimately, no opportunities arose.

Voss was a highly recruited quarterback in high school in Florida before struggling with drug addiction that ended a brief career at the University of South Florida. After he was arrested for stealing a car in Michigan, he spent two years at a treatment center in Argentina. GVSU took a chance on him in 2013. He played tight end before moving to play his final two seasons at defensive end.

GV LACROSSE RANKED NO. 22 IN FIRST REGULARSEASON POLL

Moved to the No. 22 spot in the latest Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) poll, the Grand Valley State women’s lacrosse team has high expectations heading into the spring season.

The Lakers, who received 119 points in the latest rankings, are one of six teams ranked in the Division II top 25 that have yet to begin the 2018 season. GVSU starts play this Saturday, March 3, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, as part of their spring trip, which also features a pair of games at the U.S. Lacrosse Complex in Sparks, Maryland.

The Lakers were ranked No. 21 in the preseason poll but dropped as Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) foe Indianapolis started the season 3-1 to jump from their original No. 24 position to a tie for the No. 15 spot.

McKendree University (No. 21) is also ranked in the top 25, giving the GLIAC three teams in the first regular-season rankings. The Lakers’ two opponents awaiting in Sparks, Maryland, are also both ranked in the latest poll with Le Moyne sitting at No. 4 and Regis at No. 12.

The IWLCA updates its coaches poll every Monday throughout the regular season.

The Lakers were picked to finish first in the GLIAC by league coaches in the preseason poll. GVSU has won five straight GLIAC regular-season titles and won the conference tournament in four of the last five seasons.

GOAT: Gabriella Mencotti in action. Mencotti, a graduating forward for the GVSU soccer team, signed with Icelandic professional club Throttur FC on Monday, Feb. 26.

Mencotti is second all-time in goals scored for GVSU and is a two-time national champion and two-time National Player of the Year. GVL | EMILY FRYE/KEVIN SIELAFF

GV soccer ace Gabriella Mencotti inks pro contract with club abroad

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fter a career filled with trophies for Grand Valley State soccer, one forward is making her away across the Atlantic.

In February, graduating forward Gabriella Mencotti signed a professional contract with Throttur FC (Icelandic: Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur and pronounced “pro-tour”) to play for the club’s women’s team.

Mencotti, who will graduate in April, plans to join the club in May. Throttur plays in the Icelandic second division. They were close to earning promotion into the top flight last year but lost out on goals scored.

With the club’s need for another threat in front of the goal, a signing like Mencotti makes perfect sense.

Mencotti scored 30 goals in her senior season alone. It was the second consecutive season in which she was named the D2CCA National Player of the Year. For her career, “Gabe” knocked in 85 goals, good enough for second all-time at GVSU. She was part of two National Championship teams as well as a national runner-up squad at GVSU. She scored the Lakers’ lone goal in their Elite Eight loss against eventual national champion Central Missouri.

But her opportunity to play abroad actually came up after a former opponent recommended Throttur.

“I had a girl who I played against— she was on Florida Tech—and she actually reached out to me about how she went over there (Iceland) and had an amazing experience,” Mencotti said.

“I started to really look overseas, and

there were a couple places that stood out, but overall I looked at Iceland, talked to the coach and it just seems like an awesome fit. I’m super excited.”

Moving to a brand new country might bring fear or apprehension.

But for Mencotti, the chance to play the game she loves in new surroundings is invigorating.

“I’m excited to get over there. It’s just something totally different,” she said. “It’s not like me to just throw myself out there and go (into) something scary (and) brand new. I’m kind of excited in that sense just to try something new, go on my own and just have to figure everything out.”

Mencotti credits her family as well as GVSU soccer head coach Jeff Hosler with helping her make the decision to take the trip.

“I’ve definitely grown up and I’ve seen great athletes move on and do different kinds of things,” she said. “It was helpful to see all that happen and realize what I want to do and that I want to at least try something like this. Now was my best chance to do it, and I’m so blessed and so thankful that I get the opportunity to keep playing the sport I love.

“I’ve talked to my roommates about it, I’ve talked to my parents about (it), my sister, my brother, my boyfriend and then my coaching staff.

Especially Jeff, he’s been especially helpful throughout the whole process, reaching out to teams, doing whatever I needed in order to get myself out there and be seen by coaches.”

Hosler remains appreciative of Mencotti. Like Hosler, Mencotti arrived at GVSU in 2014 and contributed to the winning culture that remains synonymous with the program.

“We talk to our players all the time about the legacy they will establish and leave when their time is done here,” Hosler said in a statement given to the Grand Valley Lanthorn. “Gabby is a shining example of everything we believe our program to stand for.

“Gabby is one of the most accomplished players in school history. Her leadership, skill set and work ethic will all be a tremendous asset to any club she plays for in the future.”

Mencotti hopes to bring the goals she scored in the GLIAC to Europe. A four-time GLIAC champion, Mencotti looks to fit in right away.

“I’m hoping that I can step in and get some playing time and do exactly what they need,” she said. Mencotti believes the edge she’s developed in between games on the practice field will carry over to Throttur.

“I think just the stuff that I carry with me is stuff that was always harped on by the coaching staff,” she said. “No matter who you’re playing, you need to be playing at your best level. It can be the worst team; it could be the best team.

No matter what, you need to (be) playing at your best level so each game you’re staying consistent throughout. I think when I’m over there, (I need to be) making sure that I am staying consistent.

“I have something to prove, so I want to have a chip on my shoulder when I’m playing.”

As for GVSU soccer, Mencotti expects the team to continue its winning tradition under Hosler.

“I think a lot of (players) will jump up and have huge roles,” she said. “I think just being willing to be that person who reinsures that we need to be playing our best at all

SQUAD: The GVSU soccer team gets hyped against SVSU for the GLIAC Tournament final on Nov. 5, 2017. Gabriella Mencotti won four GLIAC Tournaments in her career. GVL | EMILY FRYE

times, making sure that they’re doing the little things that people can follow and will do the same thing.

“I think they’re going to have a great year this year and in the years following.”

Hosler will have to find offense elsewhere, but the team does have proven talent returning. Freshman Ava Cook and Tara Lierman each scored 13 goals last season and will return in the fall.

For herself, Mencotti is eager to make a difference in Iceland with Throttur. The top two finishing clubs earn promotion to the Icelandic top flight.

“I really hope that I can help out in that way, scoring goals and making sure we’re in the top two and we can move up the following year,” she said. “For now, I’m excited to get out there and help out in any way I can.”

Gabby is one of the most accomplished players in school history.

Her leadership, skill set and work ethic will all be a tremendous asset to any club she plays for in the future.”

JEFF HOSLER HEAD COACH, GVSU SOCCER

RISING ABOVE: Gabriella Mencotti puts up a header against SVSU on Sept. 22, 2017. She scored 30 goals in 2017. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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A8 | SPORTS M. CLUB HOCKEY (DII)

TRACK & FIELD

GV track and field teams win GLIAC Championships Women claim 19th-straight victory while men earn redemption

BY D’ANGELO STARKS DSTARKS@LANTHORN.COM

Eighteen. That’s the consecutive number of years that the Grand Valley State women’s track and field team had won the Indoor GLIAC Championships. And on Sunday, Feb. 25, they added one more to that number, making it 19 straight.

The women had a dominant performance this past weekend to add to their great run. The team scored a total of 253.50 points in the meet, while the second-place team, Tiffin, only scored 117.

“With how it’s been the past four years, winning GLIAC’s every year, I try not to take it for granted,” said senior runner Angie Ritter.

“Seeing how many points we racked up at GLIAC’s made me realize how good of (a) program we have and how blessed I am to be a part of a program that dominates.”

On the other hand, the men also had a successful season. The men pulled out a close victory over Tiffin, scoring 186 as a team, while Tiffin scored 170. This week-

end served as redemption for the Lakers, as they finished second last season.

According to senior Chris May, his team’s feat of bouncing back to reclaim the top spot is one the Lakers will always treasure.

“There was some vindication coming from the year before where we had really struggled at the conference level,” May said. “To come back our senior year and triumph over some great competition, it’s very exciting.”

The Lakers now have a little over a week until the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Pittsburg, Kansas, on Friday, March 9, through Saturday, March 10. A big point of emphasis for the team is making sure the runners get a good amount of rest and recovery from the minor injuries that come along in any given season.

“The biggest thing when coming off of two hard days of competition like that is making sure we are recovered,” said coach Jerry Baltes. “We will look to have just one or two more good

training sessions where we clean up some stuff ... technically in the field events and in the hurdles. There’s not a lot we can do fitnesswise. It’s more about getting down there in a good place mentally and physically.”

Over the course of the indoor season, all of the scores and times that individual runners post get put on a list for each different event.

The team then has to declare which events they want their athletes to participate in. Then, the NCAA committee sits down and gets the best 307 athletes on both the men’s and women’s sides and announces those who will be moving on to Nationals.

Ritter will be running in the 60-meter dash, the 200-meter and the 4x400meter relay.

“In both of the individual events I’m going into, I’m ranked towards the bottom.

I’m not ranked to score (or) to make the podium, so I’m the underdog,” Ritter said.

“I love being in that position because you don’t have the pressure going into the meet. It’s exciting.”

GLIAC CHAMPS: GVSU track coach Jerry Baltes talks with both men’s and women’s teams after they each claimed the GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championship Sunday, Feb. 25. GVL | EMILY FRYE

OUT OF REACH: GVSU forward Ryan Hein fights his way past a defender during the Lakers’ victory over Davenport University Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Georgetown Ice Center. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER

Reflection: Lanthorn sports writer Kellen Voss looks back on GV men’s DII hockey season

BY KELLEN VOSS KVOSS@LANTHORN.COM

As the month of February draws to a close, the ice has been cleaned and the skates have been hung up for the 2017-18 season for the Grand Valley State men’s Division II club hockey team.

The season ended much sooner than expected for the Lakers after they lost to Adrian 4-3 in overtime Saturday, Feb. 24, despite entering the game in the midst of a 15-game win streak.

It’s sad to see a hockey team with so much energy and potential exit the playoffs early, but don’t let that fool you. This was an elite hockey team that loved competition, and despite losing key contributors, the Lakers are still set up to make an even longer run next season.

I had the pleasure of covering this team all season for the Lanthorn, and it was one of the best experiences I have had this freshman year. Going to dozens of games at the Georgetown

Ice Center, I could tell this team was passionate and loving every minute they got on the ice together.

It was always to pleasure to watch the Lakers play an elite level of college hockey seemingly every Friday and Saturday from late September through February. They played a very physical brand of hockey and were a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ice, but they also played strategically and with finesse on the offensive end to rack up goals.

With a regular-season record of 24-3-3, good enough for third place in the Central Division, the Lakers have much to be proud of this season. And they only got better as the year went along, heading into regionals with a 15game win streak. At home, they posted an impressive 14-2-2 record, and they weren’t too shabby on the road, either, going 10-1-1 on other teams’ ice.

With this hockey season finished, it’s safe to assume that coach Mike Forbes and

his staff are already getting ready for next season. The Lakers will have to find some new talent for next fall, as they are losing five seniors who have made a solid impact on this team.

GVSU has some big skates to fill on offense since they will lose two of their top scorers this past season, seniors Troy Marrett and Tommy Carey.

Both seen as leaders on the squad, the duo combined for 29 goals and 53 assists this past regular season.

The Lakers will also have to replace Reede Burnett and Buck Maynard, two players who regularity started on the defensive end and led the stout wall that was the GVSU defense. Lucas Little, another elite defender who traveled with Marrett this past winter break to represent the U.S. in the inaugural World Cup of College Hockey Tournament, will also need to be replaced.

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SPORTS | A9

M. BASKETBALL

End of the road

BY ROBBIE TRIANO SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

So close.

That was the theme of this year’s Grand Valley State men’s basketball team.

In just about every single contest this season, the Lakers always remained

within striking distance of the other team. There was never a lack of heart or passion. It was clear the Lakers wanted to win.

But in the world of sports, the final score determines how successful you are, which is why this year has been so frustrating for a GVSU team

GV men’s basketball ends season with 73-65 loss to Lake Superior in GLIAC Tournament opener

that always looked like it was on the brink of breaking over the hump of success.

In the opening round of the GLIAC Tournament, the No. 7 seeded Lakers didn’t show an ounce of letting loose. But the No. 2 seeded Lake Superior State proved to be too much,

topping the Lakers 73-65 on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

With the loss, the Lakers are eliminated from postseason play, concluding their season. The final record for GVSU will stand at 14-15 overall (9-12 GLIAC).

“This team deserved a

UNTIL NEXT YEAR: Members of the GVSU men’s basketball team huddle together during their matchup against Wayne State on Thursday, Feb. 8. After being eliminated by Lake Superior State on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Lakers will now enter a long offseason. GVL | EMILY FRYE

better fate,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “They showed up each and every night. Maybe it was talent, maybe it was coaching, but we just weren’t quite able to get to that next level.

“Ultimately, this team gave us a chance each and every game. I don’t find fault in their passion and drive. I appreciate everything this team has done this year.”

With this being their third showdown of the season, both teams knew exactly what to expect from each other. The Lakers won the first contest 66-62 on Thursday, Jan. 18, at home but fell in the second matchup 85-73 on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Neither team could pull away from each other in the first half, as both GVSU and LSSU remained within 4 points of each other 15 minutes into regulation. Against LSSU’s offensive leader Akaemji Williams, GVSU point guard Chris Dorsey did a solid job guarding the 5-foot-9-inch guard.

A problem that has plagued the Lakers this season has been getting into early foul trouble. The issue arose once again in the first half as five players—and three starters—headed into the halftime break with at least two fouls.

Once GVSU had to rely on its bench, LSSU went on

a 14-2 run in the final three minutes to close out the half. Walking into halftime, GVSU faced a 31-22 deficit to overcome in order to keep their season alive.

“We played pretty good in the first half but just had bad flurries of turnovers and fouls that led them to grab that lead on us at halftime,” Wesley said.

The Lakers’ first-half troubles remained to start the second half, as LSSU found themselves up by 16 with 13:13 remaining. But just like every other game, the Lakers didn’t give in.

“I just told them if they were able to get that type of a run on us, why can’t we do the same to them?” Wesley said.

The coach’s words were heard as GVSU went on a 19-8 run, finding themselves down 4 with 4:44 remaining.

But just like many other times this season, the Lakers came up just short.

LSSU made their shots when they needed to most over the GVSU defense. Final score: 73-65 in favor of the Lakers of LSSU. “You just feel empty when games, and seasons, end like this,” Wesley said.

“You’re so focused on the game ... and then boom, it’s over. It’s so abrupt. It’s always tremendously sad to see your guys leaving.”

W. BASKETBALL

Moving on

BY BRADY MCATAMNEY ASSISTANTSPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

There’s nothing like postseason basketball. Upsets, down-to-the-wire battles and the unexpected can happen in the blink of an eye.

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, none of that happened as the No. 3 seeded Grand Valley State Lakers handled the No. 6 Northern Michigan Wildcats 58-40 in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals.

Once again, it was GVSU’s defense that carried the torch for the team as they were able to limit NMU to 35.7 percent from the field and a putrid 8.3 percent from 3-point range. Additionally, the Lakers forced 15 turnovers and scored 16 points off turnovers.

Also, while both teams grabbed 31 rebounds each, the Lakers were ecstatic with their effort on the boards as the Wildcats have eight players listed as 6-feet or taller compared

GV women’s basketball opens GLIAC Tournament with 58-40 victory over Northern Michigan

to the Lakers’ four.

“I thought we did three things really well,” said head coach Mike Williams. “I thought we (double-teamed) really well, and I thought we rotated out of the doubles probably better than we have all year. I thought the big thing, we really did a great job on the glass. That’s a big team. That’s a physical team.

They’re an athletic team. They got us at every position, and I thought our kids did a great

job on the glass, and I thought we did a good job not fouling.

“Now, there were three people in the gym that didn’t think we did a good job not fouling, but hey, they run the show. So, I think we did a pretty good job not fouling them.”

With NMU’s size, they were able to hold reigning back-toback-to-back GLIAC Player of the Week Cassidy Boensch to 9 points on six shots with four turnovers. Luckily for her, she had a pair of sharpshooting

VISION: Junior Natalie Koenig scans the floor to make a pass on Wednesday, Feb. 28, over Northern Michigan. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT

guards to back her up in Jenn DeBoer and Natalie Koenig.

Koenig led the way with 18 points (4-5 from 3-point range), DeBoer added 14 (4-6 from 3-point range) and they each dished out three assists.

“The good thing about Cassidy is she does such a good job of reading her defense, so if a team is doubling her, she does such a good job kicking it out to us,” DeBoer said. “I think that’s a big thing for Natalie, and I to get open shots because (Boensch) sees the floor so well, especially from down in the block. And I think sometimes Natalie (and I) do feed off each other, so if one of us drives and kicks to each other, I think that kind of gets us going.”

It was DeBoer and Koenig who carried the offense as a whole, as the rest of the team shot a combined 3-17 from 3-point range and 1030 from the field.

“Coaches tell us all the time that we have to hunt shots,” Koenig said. “I think that’s what we’re made to do.”

Elsewhere in the GLIAC, the No. 7 Ferris State Bulldogs shocked No. 2 Michigan Tech—which was ranked No.

20 nationally coming into the game—on the road to move into the GLIAC Tournament semifinals where they will have a date with the Lakers.

The Lakers have beaten their rivals both times they have met this season, including just this past Saturday, Feb. 24, to end the regular season.

“We just played them,” Williams said, “just played ‘em on Saturday, so we’re pretty familiar with them. Obviously, they’re going to make some adjustments against what we did to them, and we’re going to have to make some adjustments with what they did to us.

They’re a good team. This conference is an absolute … I don’t know if I can say the word … an absolute bear. How’s that?”

The Lakers will travel to Ashland—which is hosting the tournament semifinals and finals—for Saturday’s game with FSU at 4 p.m., and there’s no question that GVSU is already primed for the big game.

“It’s very exciting,” Koenig said. “You know it was a battle last game and it’s going to be a battle this game. It’s postseason. Anything can happen.

Really, anything in the GLIAC, everything is a battle.”

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A10 | SPORTS COLUMN

Column: NCAA should lift one-anddone rule after recent allegations

BY LOUIS RICARD LRICARD@LANTHORN.COM

One of the most polarizing athletes of all time took a stand against one of the most influential athletic organizations earlier in the week.

LeBron James commented on the recent National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) scandals revealed by a federal investigation.

“The NCAA is corrupt, we know that,” James said after a practice with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A week prior to that statement, Yahoo Sports had published an article discussing the involvement of former NBA agent Andy Miller and his former associate Christian Dawkins in loans and expenses related to players in high school and college. At least 20 Division I programs are involved, and more than 25 players have already been identified.

NCAA President Mark Emmert released a statement at the end of this past week. “Simply put, people who engage in this kind of behavior have no place in college sports. They are an affront to all those who play by the rules.”

There are a few issues at hand that need to be addressed. First, this is not a recent problem. Think back to the “Fab Five” 30 for 30 ESPN documentary. These kids from Detroit struggled financially for years, even with a full-ride scholarship to the University of Michigan. According to former Wolverine Jalen Rose, they did not take the money be-

cause they wanted to but because they needed to.

I do not condemn them for doing so, even though there are specific rules that prevent players from committing such deeds, but as a college student, I can understand where they came from and why they would break these rules.

The second issue is the agency company Miller and Dawkins worked for, known as ASM. The two agents went around the country to talk to the brightest young stars, including Miles Bridges, Dennis Smith Jr. and Collin Sexton, to name a few.

Their goal was simple: loan money to the students, and when the NBA welcomed them with open arms, sign the contract to represent them.

So instead of pointing the finger at the student athletes, Emmert, why don’t we talk about this one-and-done rule that has been helping the NCAA raise an enormous amount of money over the years?

The rule passed in 2006, three years after LeBron entered the draft and climbed his way to the top in no time.

Players must be at least 19 years old when entering the NBA draft. They have to go to college for a year if they want to be noticed by NBA scouts, which will rise their draft stocks and bank account. Think of it as an investment. These athletes stay in college for less than a year because they know what’s at stake: a debt-free life. A life where all they have to worry about is playing ball. So, why do we make them jump through hoops in order to

get what they want?

Money, but not for them: for the NCAA itself.

The one-and-done rule should be lifted for good.

Basketball is not football.

Football athletes have to grow and become more physically ready before entering the National Football League because of the intensity of the game.

Basketball athletes do not need as much size, but they need technique and, most importantly, consistency. Going from high school to a team in the NBA offers them that possibility. They will be taken care of by a coaching staff that has invested a lot of money in them and wants to see them succeed for their team, and their team only. They will learn schemes at a younger age and be able to understand the game more quickly with knowledgeable veterans. College basketball is not the same game as the NBA, and people struggle adjusting.

Another reason is money.

Why do we make all these rules to prevent kids from gaining money when everyone else around them is benefiting from their talent?

If Emmert truly thinks that “people who engage in this kind of behavior have no place in college sports,” then the NBA needs to welcome them at an earlier age.

The irony of the situation is that the NCAA is a business, dealing with schools that also are businesses when it comes to athletics. However, when the players decide to become an active part of that business, they are the ones breaking the rules?

UNDER THE RADAR: Arizona University basketball coach Sean Miller, who is under investigation after allegedly wiring a recruit $100,000, sits on the sideline face-palming. COURTESY | ASSOCIATED PRESS

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