Issue 15, October 12th, 2017 - Grand Valley Lanthorn

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Michigan possibly targeted by Facebook ads linked to Russia during 2016 presidential election BY ANNE MARIE SMIT NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

STRETCHING IT OUT: Students walk on GVSU’s campus Wednesday, Oct. 11. Frederick Antczak, dean of GVSU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been pushing for some type of fall break for the last few years and calls upon CLAS faculty to give students a ‘breather’ the weekend of Oct. 21-22. GVL | EMILY FRYE

Burnout BY JENNA FRACASSI ASSOCIATE@LANTHORN.COM

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t’s that time of the year again— midterm week. For many students, this is when sleep becomes a luxury and coffee becomes an ultimate necessity. The end of October is often a time when students start to feel burned out. At Grand Valley State University, students go 77 days straight from Labor Day break to Thanksgiving break. In an effort to make this long stretch easier to endure, Frederick Antczak, dean of GVSU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), has spent the last few years pushing for some type of fall breather. “In the absence of a formal fall break, and in light of the fact

GV community pushes for a fall break to fight student fatigue

that students face an unbroken 11-week trudge from Labor Day to the next break at Thanksgiving, fall breather is an invitation to faculty to shift homework away from the weekend before the last date to drop with a ‘W’—so, this year, Oct. 21-22,” Antczak said via email. “Fall breather does not call for faculty to reduce work; it only invites those faculty who find it possible to shift work away from this particular weekend.” The fall breather is not mandatory but rather a suggestion for CLAS faculty. Those who choose to participate are simply encouraged to give students a break from assignments for a weekend, but for now, the effort is only implemented within CLAS. The dates of the 2017

breather were announced in May to give faculty appropriate time to add it to their class schedules. Eric Harvey, assistant professor in the School of Communications at GVSU, said building in a fall break is “totally necessary.” “That run through September, October and most of November is pretty intense, and other schools have it where they give students a longer weekend, and I think students appreciate it, and faculty can easily work that into their schedule,” he said. Harvey said during the time of late October/early November, faculty frequently discuss the fact that they see different behaviors from students. “When you make a syllabus, you think about these things,” he

said. “You think not only about when are assignments due and how much work are you giving students during the average week, but then you also think, ‘So all right, once it hits November, there’s going to be a little bit of burnout there, and it’s completely understandable.’” To accommodate for this, Harvey said he allows “workshop days” for larger projects where no other assignments are due. “As a professor, you can definitely tell (that students are worn down),” he said. “People will miss class, or they will just appear tired, and so yeah, you definitely notice it.” When asked about the complication of fitting the break into the academic calendar, Harvey said the SEE BREAK | A2

POLICIES

GV updates lecture-recording guidelines to share with faculty BY KARINA LLOYD NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

Grand Valley State University policy states that students do not have a right to record in lectures without permission from the professors. While not all students may know this, GVSU maintains that recording lectures without consent is prohibited.

Edward Aboufadel, assistant vice president for academic affairs at GVSU, has been working on updating language pertaining to this policy and others on the Division of Inclusion and Equity’s “Expressive Activities & Grounds and Facility Use” webpage to share with faculty. According to a section addressed to faculty on this page, “Students do not have the right to record class-

room lectures and discussions without securing prior permission from you, but do have the right to take written notes (or typed notes on a computing device).” The issue the university faces when recordings are taken during lectures is the lack of consent from the professor and other students in the classroom or lecture hall. When a recording is made, it is out of the

ASK FIRST: Christina Platt records a lecture Tuesday, Oct. 10. According to GVSU policy, students do not have the right to record lectures in the classroom without getting permission from their professors beforehand. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

speaker’s control what the individual with the recording does with the information. While many students use their recordings to go back and take notes, there is the concern that the video or recording could be released online and the speaker will be taken out of context. “If you have a situation where there is sort of unfettered recording in courses, one problem you have is they are recording all the other students in the class, too,” Aboufadel said. “Perhaps the student will be quoted out of context; perhaps the professor will be quoted out of context. The faculty can get permission to do this, but the default is no.” As far as on-campus enforcement of this rule, it really comes down to the professor and students. There is no way for a professor to constantly monitor what students are doing and if they are recording. “Enforcement is through education,” Aboufadel said. “Faculty has some guidance now on what to say to students about this. ... Some faculty will choose to say, ‘It doesn’t matter to me. I’m going to tell students they can record; they should just go ahead.’ Others might just remind everybody of the default policy.” The student should ask for the professor’s consent before they begin recording, and the professor should make their answer clear to the class. If the professor does not give consent but the student needs to record because of a learning disability or for SEE LECTURES | A2

Michigan and Wisconsin, two swing states in the 2016 presidential election, were allegedly targeted by Facebook ads linked to the Russian government, according to reports released last week. Michigan, in particular, was a pivotal state in the election, with President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton both having visited Grand Rapids Nov. 7, right before Election Day. According to CNN reports, Facebook ads were purchased by Russia with the intent to sway public opinion in favor of Trump. These ads were said to have opposed many of Clinton’s campaign objectives, such as gun control and immigration, and to have contained anti-Muslim commentary. While Michigan and Wisconsin were suspected to have been targeted by Facebook ads, there still is no conclusive evidence that those were the only two states affected or whether they were deliberately targeted. Polly Diven, professor of political science and director of the international relations program at Grand Valley State University, said a broader investigation is being carried out by special counsel Robert Mueller and that the possibility for fake news campaigns to pervade social media sites should raise some red flags for students. “Whether or not Russia specifically planted fake news stories on social media during the 2016 presidential election, the potential for this is a growing concern,” she said via email. “We all need to be aware of the growing incentives for organizations to infiltrate social and other media with fake news.” According to Politico, out of the 4.8 million votes cast in Michigan, Trump beat Clinton by a mere 11,612 votes, and the results in Wisconsin were not far behind at 27,257 votes. In both states, Trump won by less than one percent. Whether the Facebook ads influenced the outcome in Michigan and Wisconsin cannot be definitively determined, but it opens the discussion on discerning the reliability of sources. According to the Pew Research Center’s “Digital News Factsheet,” 93 percent of Americans get their news from online sources. Diven’s advice for Grand Valley State University students is to stay informed but remain skeptical of ads and links shown on their social media sites, cautioning them against taking an article, photo or other digital media at face value. “My advice for how to combat (misinformation) is, first of all, to look carefully at the story to see if it is a ‘sponsored link,’” she said. “You can also test to see if the story appears to have an altered photograph, and you can check with Snopes (an online fact-checking resource) to see if it passes that level of scrutiny.” Diven suggested that students also check other sources and compare what they find, not relying solely on the information in one given source. She also encouraged students not to depend exclusively on social media for their news. “Overall, the best way to discern fake news sources is to diversify your news sources,” she said. “Look at a variety of reliable sources every day. Don’t rely on Twitter or Facebook as your only source of news. If a story seems suspicious, then don’t repeat it or pass it on without investigating thoroughly.”

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A2 | NEWS NEWS BRIEFS AWARD-WINNING MAGICIAN TODD MIGLIACCI SET TO PERFORM AT KIRKHOF CENTER

Grand Valley State University is bringing award-winning magician Todd Migliacci to the Allendale Campus Thursday, Oct. 12, on the second level of the Kirkhof Center. Todd has made memorable appearances at Disney World, Bentley University and the Carnival Cruise, where he wowed audiences in hard-to-believe performances. His unique ability to reach families, kids and teenagers with magic tricks, juggling illusions and comedy has earned him several accolades. The magic show will begin at 9 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center.

‘WALK WITH THE PRESIDENT’

For the “Walk with the President” event at Grand Valley State University, GVSU President Thomas Haas will lead Lakers on a two-mile walk around the Allendale Campus. The walk will take place Friday, Oct. 13, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Check in promptly at 9:45 a.m. at the Cook Carillon Tower and receive a free T-shirt for celebrating the benefits of exercise. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/ exercise-is-medicine-walk-with-the-president/.

DEPT. OF VISUAL AND MEDIA ARTS TO WELCOME FILMMAKER ADAM SHINGWAK

Grand Valley State University’s newly formed Department of Visual and Media Arts will present its very first visiting artist program, featuring filmmaker and artist Adam Shingwak, Sunday, Oct. 15, and Monday, Oct. 16. Shingwak, who is originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will be giving a screening and lecture on his film. The screening will take place Sunday, Oct. 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wealthy Theatre. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/vma/module-news-view.htm?storyId=B4D47791-9EA0-81DA-E0 28159C01157F1B&siteModuleId=58202F51-F052-9298DBA868E8B9F57DF0.

STRENGTHS LEADERSHIP SERIES

The Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life is set to host the next installment of the Strengths Leadership Series Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Strengths Leadership Series has three parts: discover, lead and work. The second run-through of the series—the installment Tuesday, Oct. 17—will focus on discover, which allows students to find their talents and maximize them. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 616-331-2345.

STUDY: GVSU students walk to their classes Tuesday, Oct. 3. Jonathan Bowman, GVSU student senate president, said that student senate has been working on implementing a campus-wide fall break for years and will continue toward that goal this year. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

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university has remedied bigger things. “It can be an administrative nightmare, and when you have thousands of classes going on and students with schedules, thinking (of where to schedule the break) is a big deal, but, I mean, colleges exist to do big things,” he said. “I would hope in the future there would be some kind of break built in, but I do understand it’s a logistical nightmare.” Jonathan Bowman, GVSU student senate president, said student senate has been working on implementing a campus-wide fall break for years. “We’ve been working on it for a couple of years now, and it’s kind of a project the last student senate presidents have worked on, so I’m kind of continuing it this year,” Bowman said. “So the fall breather, we’re kind of changing now to push more toward a fall break, and so we’re trying to get a day off of school.” Bowman explained that there is difficulty in getting an extra day off because of the way the current academic calendar is set up. For Labor Day break, students get Monday and Tues-

day off, and for Thanksgiving, they get off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which equates to a full week of classes, allowing for each course to be missed an equal number of days. Despite not knowing where to place the day off in the calendar, student senate is still moving forward in trying to achieve a fall break. Bowman said that last year, Lynn Blue, vice president for enrollment development, charged the registrar with looking into this topic further. “I will be meeting in a couple of weeks with the registrar to kind of talk about it with her and see where exactly we could go with this or how we could figure it out,” Bowman said. Bowman also pointed out that in the winter semester the calendar is “a lot more broken up” with the addition of spring break. “(Spring break) helps second semester,” he said. “But first semester, we don’t really have anything like that, and most schools around our peer institutions and around the state do have some kind of fall break, and so I think it’s important that we kind of match that mindset and work toward that.” Regarding the break not being mandatory or part of the academic calendar, Antc-

zak said that formal changes in the academic calendar must be recommended by the University Academic Senate (UAS) for approval by central administration and the Board of Trustees. “Almost all of the other state institutions—including those that sponsor clinicals and internships—have found a way to have some kind of break,” Antczak said. “We do not have a break, and correlated with that are increasing levels of stress and illness on the part of students and even of faculty. Given that the university is interested in increasing retention and particularly retention of first-year students, who may not have ever gone eight, or even seven, consecutive weeks without a break, the idea is well-aligned with university goals. “Student government has persistently supported a break, but until we have a break, I invite faculty in CLAS and beyond who find it possible to give their students a breather.” Colleen Lindsay-Bailey, associate director of Housing and Residence Life at GVSU, said housing staff also recognizes high levels of stress in students during the time of the fall breather.

“We are in support of any initiative that will aid in student support and help with academic stress that students experience this time of year,” she said via email. “In Housing and Residence Life we see the effects of academic pressure and stress all year, and this affects remaining balanced in all aspects of life. ... We will always be in support of helping students to be the most successful that they can be.” Bowman stressed the importance of having some type of fall respite for students. “It’s really important to the mental health of students to have some kind of break or breather to really rejuvenate and kind of catch up on things,” Bowman said. “I think students can get overwhelmed throughout the semester, and it’s really key to make sure that students don’t and that they stay healthy both physically and mentally, … and their overall state of mind, I think, would be better if we were to have a fall break or breather.” For more information on the fall breather, visit w w w.g vsu.edu/clas/fallbreather-557.htm.

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student affairs and dean of students at GVSU. “But, it all starts with (talking) to the professor. Communicate with your professor, and if you’ve got needs ... and something can be done to enhance your learning experience, talk to your professor about it.” Some professors and students take different stances on what they think is appropriate when it comes to recording lectures. “I do and don’t agree with the rule,” said GVSU freshman Gloria Neuman. “I can understand that some people would find (it) a helpful tool for studying and can see how it would be useful, but I can also see how it can be misused or shared online, which is unfair to the professor and other students that pay tuition to attend these lectures.” Many professors are more than willing to let students record during lectures. “I’m not sure if students do ever record the class, and if they did, I don’t think I would have any problem with it at all,” said Douglas Furton, professor of physics at GVSU. “I view my conduct in class as essentially public behavior.”

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ON AIR: According to the GVSU Student Code, recording lectures without professors’ consent is prohibited. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

medical reasons, they should speak privately to the professor and seek aid from GVSU Disability Support Resources (DSR). “If you have a deaf student, it may be necessary to record what’s happening in the class, and then there are apps that can transcribe into closed caption to allow for students to read what is being said in class,” Aboufadel said. If there were a situation where a student needed to get a recording of the lecture because of medical reasons, such as a hand injury, which would affect the student’s ability to take notes in class, they could apply to DSR to get the added support they need in the classroom. Recording a lecture, among other day-to-day issues that come up in classes, often can be solved by communication between the professor and student. “Knowing all these different policies, it’s difficult for us to get them out to (everyone on campus),” said Stephen Glass, acting vice provost for

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DIVERSITY

Native American Student Association celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day BY SARAH HOLLIS NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

Following Grand Valley State University student senate’s vote to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, the Native American Student Association (NASA) organized a celebration event for Monday, Oct. 9. Located in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center, NASA’s celebration was held to honor and appreciate Native American culture. “What we want people to take away from all of our events is that we’re here, we’re here on campus, we have tons of community around us that support us, and that we have a lot of really cool traditions that are very interesting to learn about and to participate in just like we did tonight,” said Ashley Jacobs, vice president of NASA and member of the Lumbee

Tribe of North Carolina. During this first-ever celebration, several hoop dancers performed while a group of drummers sang and provided beats for the dancers. “This is something that has great, deep meaning to everyone that’s out there,” said Angus Bush, one of the hoop dancers from the celebration and a member of the Gun Lake Match-EBe-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians. “Anyone that goes out there, that puts the time into their regalia, that goes out into that circle says that ‘I’m dancing for my community, I’m dancing for the Creator, I’m dancing for myself.’ It’s a great sense of honor and humility.” There were even two dances where the audience was encouraged to participate and join the dancers. Students of all ages and nationalities were present and

excited to learn about the culture of indigenous people. “I think it’s very important to observe Native American culture, especially since it’s such a unique culture that is one of the most well-preserved cultures over thousands of years, without any of it being written down,” said Emily Dusicska, a junior at GVSU, after the celebration concluded. “It’s all passed down orally. You can just tell how old and sacred it is, even by an event like this.” Immediately following the performances, there was a student panel led by Jacobs. The panel answered questions ranging from what their experiences as native students have been to what Indigenous Peoples Day replacing Columbus Day means to them. At the end of the panel, the floor was opened for audience questions. Those interested in learning more about Native American culture can join NASA’s

email list and attend NASA meetings, held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Those looking to join the email list can email gvsunasa@gmail.com. NASA is also on OrgSync. “We’re inclusive, not exclusive: we want non-Natives to come in,” Jacobs said. Samantha Gann, president of NASA and member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, said one of NASA’s goals is to educate about Native American culture. “We want them to learn and educate them on what it means for us to be Native, but also to make them culturally aware so that they can spread that and just know that we’re still here,” she said. “We, as Native people, still exist. We still practice our traditional ways, we’re very community oriented and just want to be a support system for anybody who wishes to join.”

CELEBRATION: Performers enact a hoop dance at the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Monday, Oct. 9. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

POLICE

GV sees largest decrease of reported rapes among MI public universities BY ARPAN LOBO NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

Grand Valley State University saw the largest decrease in reports of oncampus rape among public universities in Michigan from 2015 to 2016, according to university crime statistics. The federal Clery Act required public institutions to release campus crime statistics Sunday, Oct. 1. Nine out of 15 public universities in Michigan saw increased reports of rape in 2016. Michigan State University saw the largest increase in reports,

as the East Lansing-based university reported 85 reports of rape in 2016. However, 63 of those reports occurred from the case surrounding Dr. Larry Nassar, a former MSU employee who was fired after accusations of rape during his tenure at the university. Because the accusers came forward in 2016, all of the disclosures were accounted for that year. Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University, University of Michigan-Flint, Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University, Lake Superior

State University and Michigan Technological University were the other institutions to see increased numbers of reported rapes from 2015 to 2016. It is worth noting that for GVSU, the Clery Act only required reports of instances that occurred on the Allendale and Pew campuses. Any incidents that took place outside of the campuses, such as in any apartment buildings west of 48th Avenue or in between Allendale and Grand Rapids, were not accounted for. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of disclosures. However, those disclosures are

STATISTICS: GVSU students walking across the Little Mac Bridge. The university saw the largest decrease in reported rapes from 2015 to 2016 among public Michigan universities. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

not occurring on the Clery geography around the campus,” said Capt. Brandon DeHaan of the GVSU Police Department. “The software that Title IX uses to track these particular incidents has been increased.” This means that while GVSU has seen an increase in the amount of disclosures, the majority of those disclosures are occurring off campus. Before the current sexual assault reporting software was implemented in 2016, there was a greater likelihood of duplicate reports being filed. The majority of university employees are considered “responsible employees,” meaning that they are required to file reports of sexual assault to GVSU’s Title IX office. If a victim of sexual assault were to disclose the incident to multiple people, more than one report of the same assault could be created. “Some of those reports may not contain personalized information,” DeHaan said. “So it’s very difficult to be able to track and determine whether or not an incident has been reported by someone else. “Part of the software is much more robust now. ... We’ve been able to identify some of these duplicate reports.” According to GVSU’s 2017 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR), there were 15 reported on-campus rapes in 2015 and three in 2016.

Four of the incidents that were reported in 2015 actually occurred in 2014, however. “That doesn’t mean that in 2015 the number that we had reported out (contained) duplicates in there,” DeHaan said. “I cannot explain whether there are duplicates or not. What I can say is that we’ve identified duplicates, and we believe the (new) software is there to help eliminate those duplicates.” DeHaan believes GVSU’s impetus on educating students and faculty on sexual assault may have played a role in the decrease. “Sexual assault is the most underreported of all criminal activity,” he said. “My sense about this, with the advent of updating and training surrounding campus security authorities, as well as university initiatives to go out and afford education to our campus community, specifically our students, I have to believe that there’s been some type of impact in the education component. “We know that based on education, you can begin to change the paradigm surrounding any type of issue, including sexual assault. I cannot empirically say that because of the education component that we are seeing a reduction, but one has to suspect that to be the case.” While the Clery Act does

not include disclosures and reports from incidents that occurred off campus, DeHaan does find that the GVSU community’s response to the issue has been positive. “Our community is responding,” he said. “Our community is responding by indicating that when there is a disclosure, that information goes to the appropriate venue, which is Title IX, and that the victim survivors of those particular instances are beginning to receive resource information. “I think that’s really what the important thing is here.” Theresa Rowland, the Title IX coordinator at GVSU, echoed DeHaan’s sentiment on reporting disclosures. “We continue to encourage reporting,” she said in a previous interview with the Lanthorn. The Title IX office website includes options for reporting incidents. DeHaan believes that GVSU has taken the right steps to combat sexual assault on campus. “Again, what could happen next year, I don’t know,” he said. “But I am in a position where I think the education component has perhaps the most important part, and that’s the reason why the university has responded by offering this education component to not only faculty and staff but also to students here on the campus.”

EQUITY

Visiting historian lectures on resegregation in the US BY THERESA MUELLER TMUELLER@LANTHORN.COM

As part of Grand Valley State University’s 15th annual Fall Arts Celebration, author and historian Jeffrey Chang spoke as the distinguished academic lecturer Monday, Oct. 9, in the L.V. Eberhard Center on the Pew Campus. Chang focused on the key themes of his recent written work, “We Gon’ Be Alright: Race and Resegregation in Today’s America.” Beginning with President Donald Trump and ending with Beyoncé, Chang displayed the ways in which recent events and popular culture correlate to resegregation in the U.S. Chang believes the U.S. has continued, and even worsened, its degree of segregation in education, housing and popular culture. He finds that despite these realities, the U.S. prides itself on its diversity, which Chang believes is a false claim. He thinks that while Americans have focused on diversity for the last 50 years, they really should have focused on equity. “Diversity and equity are

not the same thing,” Chang said. He lectured that the rhetoric of diversity is not enough and described a process of culture wars and the eventual arrival of empathy that is critical toward reaching equity in the U.S. These culture wars, according to Chang, have existed for the past 50 years and have intensified particularly in the last decade. He described the cycle of culture wars to be a series of crises: a crisis occurs, followed by a reaction to the crisis, then backlash, then people getting exhausted, which leads to complacency resulting in another crisis. Despite this constant cycle of crises, Chang expressed a means of hope. “Artists and people working in culture have helped us (over the last half-century) to imagine a better culture of a better nation can come about,” Chang said. “Art allows us to see again and learn how to empathize.” Chang believes that before individuals can reach empathy, they must first recognize

difference. He also explained how culture can be segregated by a popular self-acclamation of “color-blindness” when individuals claim they do not see color, or rather choose to ignore the differences between individuals. “(As we get older), we become aware of how difference has been sorted into these systems of freedom and slavery, of commitment and neglect, of investment and abandonment,” he said. “While well-meaning people know this history (of divisive systems, they) are going to choose to ignore difference.” Chang believes that individuals should acknowledge difference. He explained that to see difference enables empathy, and empathy produces community. “History has taught us empathy is not enough; we need to act,” Chang said. “Our imagination can outlast the darkness and maybe take us to a brighter kind of day. We need that kind of hope now.” Many students, faculty and members of the GVSU community gathered to

hear Chang’s lecture. “I thought it was really interesting,” said Mayra Marcos, a junior at GVSU. “I felt like I learned a lot of this during different classes, but having this brought together was reassuring in a positive way and negative because it

is what’s going on. “It was an interesting take on how he discussed specifically artists kind of taking a different view and different stand on resegregation and segregation in general.” Jennifer Stewart, professor of sociology, had her students

read Chang’s book for class. “The lecture was a really good encapsulation of his book,” she said. “His text literally creates a sense of empathy for people who are feeling a little distant or not aware of the reality of many of the events that are going on.”

KEY THEMES: Author and historian Jeffrey Chang speaks about his book about race in America Monday, Oct. 9. Chang was a featured speaker as a part of GVSU’s Fall Arts Celebration. GVL | SPENCER SCARBER

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GV students need a more regulated fall breather

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etween Labor Day and Thanksgiving, Grand Valley State University students don’t get a formal break from their classes. Unlike at many other colleges that have an official fall break sometime in October to give students a reprieve from their studies, GVSU students have to power through midterms all the way to the official start of the holiday season. There’s a reason that students tend to get sick in droves at this point in the semester. With the stress of midterms and the lack of a real break afterward, students get worn out and run down. That long stretch of time causes students to feel mentally and physically depleted. The lack of sleep, excess of energy drinks and piles of stress-inducing homework take their toll. At least one individual college within GVSU realizes how detrimental this lack of a break can be on students’ work performance and health, both physical and mental. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) asks its faculty to consider not assigning their students any homework for one weekend in October. This year, the proposed “fall breather” lands on the weekend of Oct. 21 through Oct. 22, shortly before the class drop deadline Friday, Oct. 27. Per the recommendation, issued officially from CLAS Dean Frederick Antczak, the idea is not to cut back on the semester’s workload but rather to redistribute it. The issue with this recommendation is just that: it’s a recommendation, nothing more. As is, only CLAS officially suggests a

fall breather, and even then, it is not mandatory for professors to participate. To be fair, GVSU makes up for its lack of a fall break in other areas. For example, we get an extra day off for Labor Day weekend, which makes it much easier to travel out of town to visit family and friends. In addition, our winter semesters end an entire week earlier than many other universities’. GVSU students certainly aren’t complaining about these benefits that are a direct result of a missing fall break. Adding a fall break to the academic calendar would throw GVSU’s otherwise-perfect schedule out of a whack. Students need to determine collectively if this will ultimately be worth it to them. Given how stressed, tired and sick students become this time of year, it seems reasonable to assume that many people would be on board with some sort of restructuring. Even if GVSU administration declined to adjust its academic calendar, a streamlined, uniform version of the fall breather initiative might alleviate the problem. This program should extend beyond CLAS, and the university should at least consider making professorial involvement mandatory. That way, no changes would need to be made to the official academic calendar (there would no official school days off), but students in every department would at least have a weekend theoretically free from homework. This would at least be a start as GVSU continues to consider the relative merit of

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Inaction on Capitol Hill paves the way for gun-violence crimes

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hum and steady cadence of popping that rang over their heads could possibly be the chatter of automatic weapon fire and not simply fireworks or stage pyrotechnics. The chaos that ensued would last only 10 minutes, but it is believed that more than 600 rounds of ammunition rained down on the concert, ultimately resulting in the deaths of 59 people and more than 500 injured. At first, it might seem unthinkable that one person managed to accumulate an arsenal of 23 fully loaded, high-capacity, long-range rifles (with more in other locations), two of which were mounted on tripods for accuracy and located inside two separate hotel rooms on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. But perhaps the most unsettling aspect of the U.S’ most recent benchmark mass murder is that each and every one of the weapons used to commit this crime was purchased legally under U.S. law. In 2016, over the course

of one year, the shooter was able to purchase 33 assault weapons in four different states from store owners or federal agencies without setting off any red flags. These semi-automatic weapons are purchased by law-abiding Americans every day, and though the weapons themselves are not illegal, the shooter in this case had modified his weapons to mimic fully automatic assault weapons, which were banned from consumer purchase in 1986. Although Sunday, Oct. 1, will be remembered for the unprecedented and unspeakable acts that took place, it is unlikely that the horrific crime will be the last of its kind, the reason being that our elected leaders in Congress aren’t always as accountable to the voters that they are elected to represent as one might hope. Certain issues, especially ones like gun control, are surrounded by specialinterest groups in Wash-

ington called lobbyists. So instead of there being a two-way dialogue between our elected leaders and members of the public, we have witnessed industries like oil and natural gas companies, and countless other special-interest organizations, seep their way into every elected seat in Congress in some way. Lobbies are firms that invest billions every year into the campaigns of U.S. congressional leaders so that once these leaders are elected to Congress, these industries may gain favorability among those lawmakers down the road. When it comes to regulations that Congress places on enormous industries like oil and gas companies, I think we all can agree that the role of Congress should be to represent the best interest of the public, not corporations and lobbyists. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

Why I’m ‘pro-choice’

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There are certain topics that seem to get people’s blood boiling. These are the types of topics that can cause protests, destroy political careers or even lead to violent crime. These topics are surrounded by so much passion that there is very little room for compromise. One of these topics is abortion. As long as I have been able to form an opinion on the subject of abortion, I have considered myself

to be “pro-choice.” This is definitely an unpopular opinion in the conservative area that Grand Valley State University resides in. My junior year of college, I lived on the east side of Grand Rapids, and every day that I would drive along Fulton Street to go to the Pew Campus, I would pass anti-abortion demonstrators protesting on the sidewalk. Being an advocate of free speech and opinions, I drove by without uttering a word. That is their choice, their belief and their right. However, as time passed, women’s health care continued to be questioned, Planned Parenthood was set to be defunded and the number of signs encouraging adoption grew. These protests began to wear on me, and I began to feel even more passionately about my own beliefs. As a woman, I believe in nothing more than the right to control my own body. It perplexes me that a

legislature controlled overwhelmingly by men—80 percent to be exact—gets to decide what women do and don’t need. As I acknowledged these differing opinions and this congressional makeup, it occurred to me that there is a difference between being “pro-life” and “pro-birth.” Though pro-life is the most commonly coined term, it is really pro-birth supporters who have a flawed logic. I might be able to support the pro-life philosophy if it meant fantastic women’s health care, both prenatal and postpartum. I could support it if it meant access to contraception and guaranteed adoptions. I could support this idea if each baby born were from a consensual sexual encounter to willing and able parents. But in the end, these are just a lot of “ifs.” In reality, Planned Parenthood reported that a 2010 survey showed more than one-third of women

struggled to pay for their birth control at some point in their life. I know this to be true because last time I switched my insurance company, my birth control pills skyrocketed to $120 for a one-month prescription. If a woman became pregnant because of this inaccessibility, the costs would only get higher for her. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project reported that the average hospital delivery is around $3,500 per stay. If a woman is forced to give birth, it is important to note that as of 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported 49,440 children under the age of five waiting to be adopted, which means her baby’s chance of adoption isn’t all that high. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

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ArtPrize Nine concludes in Grand Rapids Lincoln penny portrait wins public vote BY MEGAN WEBSTER MWEBSTER@LANTHORN.COM

WRAPPED UP: Richard Schlatter’s “A. Lincoln,” a portrait of the president made entirely out of pennies. The piece won the public vote at ArtPrize Nine, taking home a $200,000 prize. COURTESY | FOXNEWS17

For two-and-a-half weeks every fall, Grand Rapids plays host to ArtPrize, an annual art competition that hosts art at various venues from creators around the world. Each year, more than $500,000 in prizes is awarded to various artists. ArtPrize Nine, this year’s edition, wrapped up Sunday, Oct. 8. There is no total yet for how many people physically attended ArtPrize this year, but 384,053 votes were cast among a total of 1,348 entries across different mediums. ArtPrize is broken up into different categories, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, timebased and installation, which allows artists to submit different types of work, giving a diverse feeling to the competition as a whole. Finally, one winner and one runner-up from each category are announced among 38 finalists. A public vote, as well as a juried panel, determines these winners. The jury goes around to the 38 finalists and determines their choice for a winner in each category. On top of the individ-

ual categories, there are also two grand prize winners. The winner of the public vote, taking home a $200,000 prize, was Richard Schlatter’s “A. Lincoln,” a portrait of the president made entirely out of pennies. Schlatter’s work was displayed in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Seitu Jones won the juried grand prize with the piece, “The Heartside Community Meal,” which placed more than 250 local community members at a 300-foot-long table. He will also take home $200,000 worth in prizes. Jaenell Woods, ArtPrize communications manager, explained that ArtPrize is constantly changing, and this year’s edition was no different. The change this year came in the form of different events and new art forms that allowed the event to stay unique and evolving. “ArtPrize is an evolving experiment, and so there is quite a lot that is new every year,” Woods said. “Each year, there is a different mix of venues and completely new art across the city. A new program this year was ArtPrize Murals, providing grants to artists to create murals on shipping containers. We created a series of experience guides to of-

fer visitors a new way to approach the event.” Ali Gilman, a recent GVSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design, said ArtPrize is a personal inspiration to her own work. She also mentioned that ArtPrize is a perfect place for art lovers, people in public relations, and those in marketing to get together and network. “Having artwork literally right down the street from me is such a gift,” Gilman said. “I’m able to be inspired and be surrounded by other people who appreciate art. People from all over the world come to Grand Rapids, and being able to be exposed to a new culture through art is exciting. “ArtPrize venues put on great events that are perfect for networking, not just for people in the art world, but great for PR and marketing alike.” Despite ArtPrize Nine having just finished, Woods and the rest of the ArtPrize team are eager for next year’s edition as well. “We can’t reveal just yet what’s in the works for ArtPrize Ten, but we’re excited to get to work,” Woods said. All of ArtPrize Nine’s winners can be found on www.artprize.org.

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Wheelhouse Talks series to feature Detroit CEO BY DREW SCHERTZER DSCHERTZER@LANTHORN.COM

Each year, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University brings in leaders from different fields to share their philosophies and explain their paths to success as part of the Wheelhouse Talks series. The next edition of the Wheelhouse Talks series will take place Friday, Oct. 13, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Center Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Campus. Dan Varner, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, will be featured with his lecture, “Committed Leadership in Detroit.” The Hauenstein Center staff is looking forward to Varner’s talk and strives to improve the mindsets of students. “We are committed to building a community of ethical, effective leaders,” said Scott St. Louis, program manager for the Hauenstein Center’s Common Ground Initiative. “The Wheelhouse Talks often evoke personal stories of challenges met and overcome.”

St. Louis believes in improving students’ abilities. He said a central challenge in helping students become better leaders is connecting them with examples of good leadership in areas that interest them. Strong leadership is at the center of the Wheelhouse Talks. Students can listen to the speakers present on topics that interest them, and they can learn from that experience, according to St. Louis. Some GVSU students share this mindset as well. “To be a good leader, you’ve got to learn how to follow,” said Joey Digiacomo, a junior and member of GVSU club lacrosse. “It helps seeing the journey someone else has already made.” Varner has spent years being invested in the city of Detroit. He initially worked as an attorney but quit to become the cofounder of “Think Detroit Inc.,” a nonprofit organization designed to improve youth development and recreation. Afterward, Varner moved on to the nonprofit “Excellent Schools Detroit.” As the CEO, he tried to increase the opportunities that young people in Detroit have access to.

Varner’s current venture, Goodwill Industries, is focused on trying to provide jobs to people who are struggling to obtain them. They work with non-profit organizations, government agencies and other businesses to give jobs to people in the Metro Detroit area. Last year, 9,269 people received services from Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, and they employed 1,279 people. Digiacomo said he is very excited to hear from a man who has done so much for Michigan and Detroit. The Wheelhouse Talks take place throughout the year and include many speakers from different backgrounds. St. Louis believes talks like these help students to think critically and to learn broadly and sympathetically. After Varner’s talk, the next Wheelhouse Talk will take place Friday, Nov. 3, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium. Jim Keane, Steelcase CEO and president, will be the featured presenter. GO TO: http://bit.ly/2zfFQsB FOR MORE INFORMATION

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A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY WHEN IT COMES TO GOING OUT,

spontaneity is overrated. Spontaneity is what leads to half-done homework, blistered heels and hangovers. A little planning, though, can go a long way in ensuring your night is fun, safe and stress-free.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFOREHAND Nothing ruins the fun of a night out like an assignment hanging over your head. Try to finish your homework early and beat that 11:59 p.m. deadline so you can enjoy your evening without worrying about whether or not your work is going to be late.

EAT SOMETHING IF YOU’RE JUST GOING OUT FOR DRINKS Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach is a bad idea. Period. Food helps slow the absorption of alcohol, so make sure you fill up before you go out if you don’t plan on buying food with your drinks.

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DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DRESS COMFORTABLY Yes, heels may tie your outfit together perfectly and add desired inches to a short frame. They may even boost your confidence and make you feel like a million bucks. But how long does that feeling last before the inevitable ache of balancing on the balls of your feet makes you wince and rue the day you ever strapped on those toe box torture devices? Do yourself a favor and opt for flats instead. And while you’re at it, grab a jacket to throw on. There’s nothing worse than walking through the city at night in a short-sleeved dress or top when it’s windy and cold.

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This is especially important if your group consists of both drinking-age adults and minors. You don’t want to wind up at a 21-and-up bar when one of your friends is just shy of being legal. Plan ahead so you don’t leave anyone out or find yourselves wandering around the city looking for an inclusive bar.

You don’t want to end up desperately searching for an Uber that isn’t there or —much worse— getting behind the wheel of a car after you’ve been drinking. If you don’t have a clear and safe alternative plan to get home (public transportation, a friend picking you up, etc.), you should always have a designated driver with you to make sure you and your friends get home safely.

HAVE FUN BUT KEEP YOUR WITS ABOUT YOU AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR BUDDIES Know your drinking limits, stay alert and don’t let your guard down. Keep tabs on your friends, espeStella’s | Courtesy: uber.com cially if they go past their drinking limits. Read up on how to be an active bystander on Grand Valley State University’s Victim’s Rights and Options webpage, and 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.

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If you are looking for more than just food and drinks, head downtown to Mojo’s. The main feature—a live dueling piano show—runs Wednesday through Saturday night. Popular music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today is performed by Mojo’s musicians in an interactive show. Song requests are also taken throughout the night, and there is dancing with a DJ on the second floor (except on Thursdays).

Stella’s Lounge offers some of the most delicious bar food in Grand Rapids. Their self-proclaimed “famous giant stuffed burgers” were named “Best in America” by GQ in 2012 and “Best in Grand Rapids” by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. If you’re not sold by that, they even make homemade vegetarian and vegan burgers, stuffed tots and beer-battered avocados. Don’t worry about getting thirsty either, as they offer great happy-hour prices and 250 kinds of whiskey.

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Rockwell Republic, a gastropub located in Grand Rapids’ historic Heartside District, is the place to go if you are looking for a classy night out. The exposed brick walls and dark mahogany wood will make you feel like you are in the heart of a major city, and the three-season screened-in lounge and elevated outdoor beer garden create a hip, entertaining atmosphere. Also, if you are a lover of sushi and specialty cocktails, this is the place for you.

The B.O.B., otherwise known as the “Big Old Building,” is one of the most hopping nightlife spots in Grand Rapids. Bigger than some hotels, The B.O.B. is locally sourced and conveniently located downtown. There are multiple levels (four, to be exact), and each offers a unique setting for a fun night on the town with friends. Aside from the variety of food and drink options, there are also tons of shows offered, including a dueling piano bar and stand-up comedy.

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In addition to supplying a large selection of craft beer and delicious sandwiches, Founders also provides a cool and casual hangout with both indoor and outdoor seating (with heat lamps, of course—this is Michigan). Whether you choose to visit during lunch or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Live music is another notable feature of this downtown Grand Rapids staple.

Want to escape the city vibes? Travel miles up north by simply driving a few minutes down the road to visit the Grand Woods Lounge, a large hunting-lodgethemed hub with a patio fireplace. According to their website, the Grand Woods Lounge is Grand Rapids’ best place for “drinks, grub and grooves.” Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, this Michigan cabin offers delicious American-style comfort food and live entertainment.

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The Intersection is one of the best places to go to see live music in Grand Rapids, especially if you are looking for a more intimate concert venue. Not only is it a great place to go for a night out, but there are tons of local bands featured and other performances, too. The music ranges from rock to hip-hop, and there is also a bar, which is worthwhile to note.

Is it even possible to live in the Grand Rapids area and not go to Peppino’s? Located in the entertainment district of downtown Grand Rapids, Peppino’s is the place for you if you’re looking to get your Italian-American food fix or want to watch a sporting event. Peppino’s is a great place to hang out with friends for a night of food and fun. For those who need a little something extra, the bar even has an area to play pool and shuffleboard. There is also a comfy lounge area next to the fire for people looking to just relax.

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CAMPUS PROGRAMMING

ARTS AT A GLANCE SWING DANCE CLUB COMES TO CAMPUS

The Grand Rapids Original Swing Society (GROSS) will be coming to Grand Valley State University’s Allendale Campus Thursday, Oct. 19, at 9 p.m. GROSS will be teaming up with Spotlight Productions to host a swing dance night in Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room. Dance lessons will be held before the event begins, so all skill levels are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided at the event. For more information, contact Spotlight Productions at spotlight@gvsu.edu.

OPEN MIC NIGHT TO BE HELD FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Spotlight Productions is set to host an open mic night Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Lounge, located next to the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center. Grand Valley State University students are encouraged to perform their talents at the event. In addition to providing Lakers a space to perform, Spotlight Productions will also provide complimentary snacks for attendees. For more information, contact Spotlight Productions at spotlight@gvsu.edu.

CAREER FAIR BEING HELD THURSDAY, OCT. 19

More than 1,700 students are expected to attend the Grand Valley State University fall career fair Thursday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids. The career fair is an opportunity for GVSU students to network and find potential jobs and/or internships. The fair is open to all majors and is expected to have more than 230 organizations with immediate openings to fill. For more information on the career fair, contact the GVSU Career Center at 616-331-3311.

GV JAZZ CONCERT TAKING PLACE ON ALLENDALE CAMPUS The Haas Center for Performing Arts will be holding a jazz concert performed by Grand Valley State University’s Large Jazz Ensemble this Friday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be under the direction of Tim Froneck, and Jazz Combos will perform under the direction of Michael Drost. This event will be free and open to the public at the Louis Armstrong Theatre.

Peer educators teach fellow GV students about sexual assault BY JESSICA HARSEVOORT

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To continue teaching Grand Valley State University students how to help end sexual assault on campus, the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) created Peer Education and Prevention (P.E.P.) Talks, a new and interactive bystander intervention training program. The first public P.E.P. Talk will take place Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Room 2215/2216 of the Kirkhof Center. The 90-minute program will start at 8 p.m. and will be available to all GVSU students. “I think sexual assault on college campuses is a huge problem in our society,” said Hannah Fiewig, a peer educator for P.E.P. Talks. “So, I think it’s important that we step up and talk about it. I want to teach people how they can stand up in those situations.” At the event, two co-presenters will direct a conversation to teach people how to intervene in situations where sexual assault or harassment may occur. The discussion will center on information such as the definitions of active bystanders, rape culture and empathy. The goal of this interactive

event is to equip attendees with facts and tools to handle potentially harmful situations. The talk will address informational statistics and case studies while also incorporating group participation through questions, scenarios and skill-building exercises. P.E.P Talks takes a different approach to discussing consent and bystander intervention than other programs, as college students are teaching other students. “Students are more receptive to their peers talking to them,” said Krystal Diel, the campus sexual assault grant graduate assistant at the CWGE. “It makes it more personable and helps students be more receptive to the message.” Fiewig said it is easier for peer educators to reach out to students while they are explaining sexual assault and violence prevention techniques. “I can connect better with them and see it from their level because I am on that same level,” she said. The CWGE applied for the Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program, and GVSU was awarded $33,454 by the state of Michigan for the 2016-17 application period. After receiving the state grant funds, the CWGE developed P.E.P. Talks and

hired peer educators. The selected GVSU students were then trained with a model from the national curriculum “Bringing in the Bystander.” “I think it’s a very important program to have because, at the end of the day, the responsibility falls on all of us to protect ... each other,” Diel said. “One of the biggest ways we can get involved is by intervening before sexual assault can occur.”

Since the beginning of the fall semester, more than four P.E.P. Talks have been given to student organizations, Greek life and on-campus housing. The presentations are typically held by request for specific groups, but there will be a few events where anyone who is interested may attend. P.E.P. Talks are LIB 100and 201-approved.

POSTER: The first GVSU P.E.P. Talk, official poster above, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. in Kirkhof Center. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU

EVENTS

GV president, provost speak at biennial ‘Homerathon’

Campus organizations partner to read ‘The Iliad’ over 24-hour period BY NICK KONDYLES NKONDYLES@LANTHORN.COM

The biennial “Homerathon,” a 24-hour event put on by the Grand Valley State University classics department, the Classics Society

and Eta Sigma Phi, took place Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons. The event included the reading and performance of Homer’s “The Iliad,” an extended piece of literature that

KEYNOTE: Professor Eric Cline, pictured above, gives the keynote speech for the ‘Homerathon’ Tuesday, Oct. 10. GVL | HANNAH HILL

stands at the fountainhead of the Greek literary tradition. The event began with a reading in Ancient Greek from Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Maria Cimitile and ended Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the late afternoon. “It’s a way to celebrate the Homeric poems and ‘The Iliad’ as a university,” said Charles Ham, assistant professor in GVSU’s classics department. “The event demonstrates the interdisciplinary (subjects) of the department, including philosophy and history. We engage it in full partnership with the Mary Idema Library, the Classics Society and Eta Sigma Phi.” The reading and performance also included an invocation of the muses read by students of the classics

department, a scavenger hunt orchestrated by the Classics Society and Eta Sigma Phi, and a pizza party. The department used the theme “Game of Heroes” for the event, playing off the popular HBO TV series “Game of Thrones.” “Game of Thrones is getting very popular and, in general, it is one of the most-watched shows across seas,” said Audrey Fox, president of Eta Sigma Phi. “The dynamic works well for ‘The Iliad,’ the theme of war and the dialogue that is happening throughout the poem.” The celebrated readers at the event were GVSU President Thomas Haas; Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fred Antzcak; and keynote speaker Eric Cline, an archaeologist, historian and classicist at Washington State

University, who gave a presentation on the decline of ancient civilization in the Bronze Age. “We’re taking a closer look at what went wrong in the late Bronze Age with the fall of civilization in 1207 B.C.E.,” Cline said. “There were two globalized civilizations where everybody is interacting with and happily trading with everybody else, theirs and ours.” The Classics Society is sponsoring National Stoics Week in November, which includes mindful activities and a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts to visit the Greek and Roman exhibit. Eta Sigma Phi will host a “surprise Caesar” potluck in March for recruitment to the honors fraternity, during which a classics professor will be picked as a target throughout the day.

The purpose of the Homerathon was to bring attention to both organizations, celebrate the integration of classics across disciplines and create a fun atmosphere for students who have never taken a classics course. “People who don’t know Ancient Greek will hear the first 21 lines again in English but will get to appreciate the beautiful Greek meter during the reading,” Fox said. “Most find ‘The Iliad’ to be very relatable, though it’s not often viewed as such. Topics like strife and grieving are very prevalent themes throughout the text. “Myths serve as mini lessons of moralization that are applicable to all college students.”

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ArtPrize artists visit GV to discuss human trafficking piece BY LILLIAN WISER LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM

The creators of the ArtPrize entry “The Lion or Woman Project to Fight Human Trafficking” came to Grand Valley State University Monday, Oct. 9. GVSU hosted artists Alisha and Jason Joy, a married couple who create art together with the goal of raising awareness on human trafficking in the U.S., for a “Global Studies and Social

Impact” conversation on art and human trafficking. Alisha and Jason Joy’s ArtPrize entry, located at Gallery Divani, is a series of paintings that are framed in structures designed to look like cages. The paintings show nude women with lion masks covering their faces. When asked about the idea behind their project, Alisha Joy said, “The pieces are right around the theme of human trafficking, so it’s really all about raising awareness and funding

for local organizations.” The image of a lion resonated with Alisha Joy, and she was inspired to use the animal in the artwork. “I was thinking about exotic lions and how it was interesting how we have so many being poached and going extinct, like different species that are really incredible and beautiful to look at,” she said. “I kind of view women as being sort of the exotic human species that are at a really big risk right now because so many women are

essentially being exploited.” The artists said the perceived ease of human trafficking and their own life experiences gave them the drive to attempt to create change. “In this country it is more profitable and less risky to buy and sell people than it is drugs,” Jason Joy said. Alisha Joy said she wanted to make a positive impact against human trafficking. “There are 21 million human trafficking victims worldwide,” she said. “I had

a friend whose little sister was kidnapped. She was found barely alive. I want to make a difference.” The proceeds from Alisha and Jason Joy’s paintings will go toward fighting human trafficking, including providing assistance for women who are going through the process of healing. When asked why the couple decided to take the opportunity to speak at GVSU, Alisha Joy said she loved the idea of speaking to students.

“The more people that are aware of it and what potential hazards are even surrounding them, I think it’s really important,” she said. “Aside from spreading awareness, (the presentation) would be to show people that you can take something that you are truly passionate about and you love doing, and you can do it for a good cause if you choose to.” LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

ACTIVISM: Alisha and Jason Joy’s ArtPrize entry, the “Lion or Woman Project to fight Human Trafficking.” GVL | DYLAN MCINTYRE

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GV SOCCER’S GABRIELLA MENCOTTI EARNS UNITED SOCCER COACHES AWARD

If you’ve been watching the Grand Valley State soccer team this year, you’ll know how important senior Gabriella Mencotti is to her team’s offense and overall success. Mencotti’s efforts on the field haven’t gone unnoticed, as she was named the United Soccer Coaches Division II Player of the Week Tuesday, Oct. 10. The United Soccer Coaches organization is the largest community of soccer coaches in the world. During the Lakers’ past weekend series, Mencotti posted a staggering seven goals and two assists, including four goals in the Lakers’ 7-0 victory over Ashland University Friday, Oct. 6, and a hat trick in their 5-0 win over Tiffin University Sunday, Oct. 8. This is the first time a Laker has ever been awarded with the nationally recognized weekly honor. Although it may have been Mencotti’s best week of play, the senior has stayed consistent throughout the entire season, leading all of Division II with 16 goals. Mencotti and the rest of the Lakers will finish their regular home season schedule with GLIAC matchups against Purdue University Northwest Friday, Oct. 13, and Davenport University Sunday, Oct. 15.

GV FOOTBALL RUNNING BACK MARTY CARTER EARNS GLIAC HONORS

Whether it was with his 218 rushing yards or his three touchdowns runs, one being a 97-yard run to break the school record for longest touchdown run, Grand Valley State football running back Martayveus “Marty” Carter dominated during the Lakers’ 45-27 victory over Wayne State Saturday, Oct. 7. Carter’s dominating performance on the gridiron raised the eyebrows of conference officials, as he was named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for his Wayne State performance. This hasn’t been his only stellar performance this season, as Carter has 714 rushing yards and seven touchdowns so far this season. In addition, Carter is now tied for second on the all-time rushing list with former GVSU running back Michael Tennessee (3,515 yards). The No. 7 ranked Lakers and Carter will take an eight-hour road trip down south to face non-conference foe Truman State Saturday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m.

FLEXING: GVSU defensive back and junior Jacob Studdard flexes in celebration after the Laker defense stopped the Wayne State offensive drive in the team’s 45-27 victory in Detroit Saturday, Oct. 7. The Lakers hope to win their sixth straight game this season against Truman State Saturday, Oct. 14. GVL | EMILY FRYE

Staying focused

Laker football to take eight-hour trip to struggling Truman State BY BRADY MCATAMNEY BMCATAMNEY@LANTHORN.COM

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emember that time we said the Grand Valley State Laker football team was rolling? We’re going to say it again. The Grand Valley State Laker football team is rolling. They’ve won their last five games with an average margin of victory of 35.6 points. All of those games were against GLIAC opponents. That did not change with their 45-27 rout of the Wayne State Warriors Saturday, Oct. 7, in Detroit, where the Lakers’ first-team units outscored the Warriors 45-7.

The wheels on the team bus will be singing a different tune this week as the No. 7 Lakers (5-1, 5-0 GLIAC) will buckle up for an eight-hour road trip to Kirksville, Missouri, to face off with non-conference foe Truman State (1-4, 0-3 GLVC) . Compared to last season, Truman State is looking like a very different team. The Bulldogs, whom the Lakers defeated 41-3 during last year’s homecoming game, had an impressive 8-3 (7-1 GLVC) campaign last season. Time hasn’t aged the Bulldogs well, though, as they have already eclipsed 2016’s loss total by two games. With several key pieces be-

ing replaced on the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs are surrendering 166.3 rushing and 193.8 passing yards en route to allowing 28.2 points per game to opponents this season. Truman State won’t have much time to effectively improve their defense, as the Lakers’ offensive attack enters the game on a hot streak. After scoring 45 points in three quarters in their victory against Wayne State, GVSU’s attacking unit is finally coming together as one that is healthy and prepared. With early season struggles and a case of the “injury bug,” the Lakers are fortunate to have other players step

up to fill the roster spots. GVSU quarterback Bart Williams appreciates the myriad of weapons he has at his disposal at this point of the season. “It’s obviously good to get some of those guys back, like (wide receivers) Urston Smith and Nick Dodson,” Williams said. “(Running back) Marty Carter came back again strong this week, but also credit to some of the guys who stepped up before. I don’t think there was any kind of discomfort from the quarterback position with some guys that filled in. ... “Even though we have some guys SEE FOOTBALL | A10

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GV CLUB ROWING COMPETES IN NASHVILLE

Led by a trailer chock-full of boats, the Laker Navy descended to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in their first regatta of the fall season in the Second Annual Music City Head Race Saturday, Oct. 7. The varsity men got things started with a dominating performance in the four-man boats. GVSU went 1-2, with the third-place boat from Alabama a full two lengths behind GVSU’s second-place crew. The third GVSU entry in the event finished 11th, beating out the other ‘C’ boats and half of the ‘B’ entries along the way. The Laker varsity women finished almost 30 seconds clear of the next finisher, the varsity eight from the University of Georgia. The GVSU two-man varsity boat was nearly as solid, finishing ahead of all but two varsity boats and second of all two-man varsity boats. GVSU athletes medalled in every single event they entered, with many events seeing our crews claiming multiple medals. The next event for the Laker Navy will be at the Head of the Grand Sunday, Oct. 15.

Bringing the heat

VARSITY SCHEDULE

BY ROBBIE TRIANO SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

FOOTBALL Saturday 3 p.m. at Truman State WOMEN’S SOCCER Wednesday 7 p.m. vs. Florida Tech Friday 7 p.m. vs. Purdue University Northwest WOMEN’S TENNIS Friday 3 p.m. at Tiffin Saturday 10 a.m. at Ashlanda

CELEBRATORY HUG: Members of the GVSU women’s soccer team embrace senior forward Gabriella Mencotti after she scored her second goal in the Lakers’ 8-2 victory over Flordia Tech Wednesday, Oct. 11. Mencotti finished the game with four goals for the Lakers, making it 11 goals in three games for the senior. GVL | EMILY FRYE

Traveling from the “Sunshine State,” the Florida Institute of Technology’s soccer team (5-3-2) looked to defeat the Grand Valley State Lakers for the second season in a row on a damp Michigan night. However, the No. 4 GVSU soccer team (11-2, 5-0 GLIAC) spoiled Florida Tech’s trip, defeating the Panthers by an 8-2 blowout score Wednesday, Oct. 11. Standing out from the rest of the pack was GVSU senior Gabriella Mencotti, who scored four goals dur-

ing the contest, making it 11 goals in her last three games. On top of that, she was also named United Soccer Coaches Division II Player of the Week Tuesday, Oct. 10. “It’s a combination of her being a special player and playing with an edge right now,” said GVSU head coach Jeff Hosler. “When you have those two things working in harmony, it’s a fun thing to watch because she’s just so efficient in front of the goal.” The first 1,000 students who attended the game received a “Laker soccer scarf,” sponsored by Enclave. The game started with Mencotti breaking open the scoring flood-

gates in the second minute after a perfect diagonal pass from freshman Ava Cook set up Mencotti with an open shot in front of the net. Shortly after, junior defender Madz Ham joined the scoring party with a sniper-esque shot from 20 yards out of the box that flew past the Florida Tech goalkeeper’s reach in the ninth minute. The goal was Ham’s second of the season. With crisp passing and defensive pressure, the Lakers were able to obtain control of possession early in the contest. After goals by Mencotti, assisted by Dani Johnson and Cecilia Steinwascher, and Gianna Parlove,

Senior Gabriella Mencotti, GV soccer outscore Florida Tech 8-2 assisted by Tracey McCoy, the Lakers were able to take a 4-0 lead within the first 16 minutes of the contest. However, Florida Tech ended the Lakers’ scoring attack after Panthers’ forward Elin Svensson buried a shot 25 yards out, just slightly out of GVSU goalkeeper Jen Steinaway’s reach. The goal ended GVSU’s and Steinaway’s 10-game shutout streak. Hosler had nothing but praise for his senior goalkeeper so far this season. “During that streak, simply put, she just played really well,” Hosler said. “She’s really improved this year SEE SOCCER | A10

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Guarding the net BY KELLEN VOSS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

A hockey team can only be as good as its goalie. The difference between good and elite hockey teams is the quality play of its goalie, especially in high-pressure situations. Luckily, sophomore Jared Maddock has already proven to be a skilled goalie for the Grand Valley State men’s club hockey team (Division II), and his high-quality play could be exactly what GVSU needs to make a deep run in the tournament or even win a national championship. Maddock is no rookie in the net, as he’s been playing his favorite position in hockey since

he was nine years old. Playing in the net involves being able to play under pressure, and Maddock thrives in that setting. “What I like the most about it is that you’re still a part of the team, but it’s more individual than any other position in hockey,” he said about being goalie. “I like it more because there is a lot more pressure on me.” Maddock had an impressive career at Plymouth High School, posting an impressive 29 wins and saving 90.3 percent of the shots that came his way. Playing exceptional competition is always a good test of skill, and that’s what Maddock loved the most from his high school playing days.

“My favorite hockey memory would have to be when we played this tournament in Minnesota,” Maddock said. “(We) played the Australian National Team and a few state all-star teams from high school, and it was fun do well against good teams.” As his high school days were drawing to a close, Maddock knew that GVSU was the right place for him to be. He was excited to come to Allendale, not just for hockey, but for academics as well. “I knew a couple of kids here that played on the hockey team, and they said it was fun, but I came here because of my scholarships in academics,” Maddock said.

GV men’s hockey goalie Jared Maddock anchors defense

“I just liked the school, and I decided to play hockey, too.” Maddock has played exceptionally so far in his tenure with the Lakers, saving 92 percent of shots on goal with an impressive 19-4-2 record at the helm of the defense. Not only is he playing like the elite goaltender this team needs, but he’s been having fun, too. “This is definitely the most fun team I’ve ever been on,” Maddock said. “And it’s my favorite team I’ve played on for sure.” Just like the rest of his GVSU teammates, Maddock has high expectations for this squad’s season. “Our team right now

has all the tools to win a national championship,” he said. “We have depth at every position, our guys have gelled well and I think we’re going to go pretty far this year, if not win it all.” When asked how he plays well under all that pressure, Maddock offered up some good advice for any future goalies to know: “Just stay calm and don’t get too rattled if you get scored on because if you do you’ll play even worse.” Maddock is one of the many players on this team with tournament experience. He totaled three wins and 86 saves in the Division II Nationals last year while only allowing 12 goals in

four games played. The GVSU goalie has his heart set on earning a title for this team before he has to hang up his skates for good. “My goal here is to win as many national championships as I can with the time left that I have,” Maddock said. If the entire team adopts the same championship mindset, this has the potential to be a promising season for GVSU. Maddock and the rest of the Lakers face off twice with Trine University this weekend. The puck drops at the Georgetown Ice Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and again at Trine at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

BRICK WALL: GVSU men’s club hockey (DII) goaltender Jared Maddock watches closely as the offense prepares to shoot on goal during the team’s 10-1 victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania Friday, Sept. 22. Maddock has been donned the anchor for the Laker defense during the past two seasons as the starting goaltender, posting an impressive 19-4-2 record over his career. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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to help us create tempo to our offense and get out of tough situations.” But just less than one minute later, Mencotti got redemption for her goalkeeper, tacking on her third goal of the game to clinch the hat trick. By the end of the first half, the Lakers had a comfortable 5-1 lead over the Panthers. The second half was a similar story for the Lakers, as their defensive pressure allowed the Panthers little-to-no scoring opportunities. Mencotti opened the half with her fourth goal of the contest in the 61st minute, assisted by Parlove and Steinwascher. The

passing from the Lakers made Mencotti’s job much easier against the Panthers. “We have great players on the wings throughout the whole team,” Mencotti said. “When you’re getting passes like that, how can I not finish it?” GVSU was able to find the back of the net once again in the 67th minute, after junior forward Katrina Giantsopoulos scored her first goal of the year, assisted by Lindsay Ebeling to make it a 7-1 Laker lead. By the end of the game, both teams had each tacked on one more goal to give the final score of 8-2, Lakers. The final GVSU goal was scored by Ava Cook, her fifth of the season in the 87th minute. After losing to the Pan-

thers last year, redemption on their home turf made the win that much better for the Lakers and Hosler. “Offensively, we were really effective to put up the numbers we did today, especially against a Flordia Tech team that plays in a pretty tough conference,” Hosler said. “Playing a team like them this time of the year is the reason they’re on the schedule. “They gave us some things we have to work on moving forward.” The Lakers will complete their final two regular season home games against Purdue University Northwest Friday, Oct. 13, and Davenport University Sunday, Oct. 15 for senior day.

POCKET PRESENCE: GVSU starting quarterback Bart Williams prepares to recieve the incoming snap during the Lakers’ dominating 45-27 victory over Wayne State Saturday, Oct. 7. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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back, it’s good to have them back. They’re some good playmakers, but really credit to the guys who filled in while they were kind of banged up.” This season, Williams has completed 89 of 140 passing attempts for 1,225 yards, with 15 of those completions coming as touchdowns. However, the Bulldogs will bring a strong starting quarterback of their own with sophomore Jaden Barr. The reigning GLVC Freshman of the Year finds strength in his passing game throwing for 954 yards and six touchdowns. One knock on his resume, though, has been turnovers: he has thrown seven interceptions, which were good for every turnover the team has committed this year. Alongside Barr is running back Jordan Salima who, like his quarterback, is a multitalented player. He has 124 rushes for 541 yards and five touchdowns to go with his 21

catches for 190 yards and two scores, making him the team’s second leading receiver. “The quarterback is a playmaker: He’ll run it, he’ll throw it. You look at the stats and he’s their second leading rusher,” said Laker head coach Matt Mitchell. “Some of that is designed quarterback runs, and others is when he’s extending plays with his feet and making things happen. It’s an important game when you look at it for us to continue to play Grand Valley football. “I thought we practiced really well (last week), and we need to string those together and perform and trust the process here as we continue on in this game.” The Bulldogs and Lakers have a pair of common opponents on their schedules this year, and among them is the University of Indianapolis—the only team to upend GVSU so far in 2017. The Greyhounds bested Truman Saturday, Sept. 30, by a score of 34-19, compared to week one when they beat the Lakers 24-

20. That victory was earned by a strong running game against a defense that was relatively new, but that caveat has since gone by the wayside, according to first-year transfer defensive lineman Demetrius Farmer. “(I appreciate) the trust that everyone has with each other on the defense,” Farmer said. “The defensive line trusts the linebackers, the linebackers trust the safeties and the corners… It’s just all about trust there on the defense. We trust each other, we trust that we’ll do our jobs, one as 11, making plays because you know that the guy next to you, your brother, is going to make a play, that we’ll be fine.” With an offense that is clicking and a defense that has confidence in one another, the Lakers stand a tall test for the Bulldogs to take on for their homecoming football game. The game is scheduled to kick off Saturday, Oct. 14, at Stokes Stadium at 3 p.m. (2 CT) and can be streamed online on the GLVC Sports Network.

VICTORY LAP: GVSU forward Gabriella Mencotti runs around with a celebratory fist in the air after scoring a goal during the team’s 8-2 victory over Florida Tech Wednesday, Oct. 11. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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Young roster provides promise for GV men’s club soccer team

‘BEHIND THE 8 BALL’: A member of the GVSU men’s club soccer team chases after a 50/50 ball against a sprinting defender playing for Calvin College in Allendale Wednesday, Sept. 13. After a disappointing end to their 2016 season, the men’s club team added eight freshmen to their roster, along with their group of veterans who hope on making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. GVL | MATT READ BY D’ANGELO STARKS DSTARKS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State men’s club soccer team suffered a disappointing end to their 2016 season, finishing only one spot away from making the playoffs. With eight added freshmen on the roster and a handful of veteran leaders lost to graduation last year, this year’s team is faced with a tougher challenge than what they’ve experienced in the past. “We lost quite a bit of senior leadership and talent to graduation and transfer,”

said Jeff Crooks, men’s club soccer head coach. “Surprisingly, we had a couple of people back that we didn’t expect to have. That changed the team quite a bit, but we were able to recruit and get a few more good players that showed up to our tryouts.” A large amount of lost talent and leadership is a hard thing to replace when it comes to club sports. For clubs that can’t offer much in terms of scholarships, recruiting is a unique challenge. “The first thing kids think when they hear recruiting, they think about getting a big scholarship,” Crooks said.

“That is the furthest thing from the truth, especially when it comes to club sports. There’s really not a whole lot I can offer them because they are actually paying to play on our team. I have to use our strengths, which are an amazing university and a quality education.” Although there are still growing pains with the new roster, Crooks already has an idea of what the team’s strengths and weaknesses are. “Our strength right now is a lot of our guys are really hard workers, and as a team, we work hard together to achieve our goals,” Crooks said. “Our weakness is the

fact that we lost some of the best players that I’ve coached in my time here at Grand Valley. So we lost a lot of pace and lost some guys that were outstanding with the ball.” Crooks also talked about the team’s season so far and what they need to improve. “Our biggest thing this year is trying to finish the game,” he said. “We’ve lost a couple of games this year that if we would have played a full 90-minute match and concentrated the whole time, we probably would have been able to finish it off.” Although the season didn’t start the way they had

hoped, the Lakers are now aware of the mistakes they must fix moving forward. “We lost a couple of games that we shouldn’t have because of silly mistakes, so now we are behind the 8 ball,” Crooks said. “But, I am assuming we are going to make the playoffs. My expectations for my team are the same every year. I expect to make the playoffs, and I expect to advance in the playoffs.” This year’s team has a record of 5-2-2, and the Lakers will have to win their final four games of the season to avoid missing the playoffs for the second straight year. The Lakers play their

next three games on the road, but they return home to take on Michigan State in their final game of the season, and that game has huge playoff implications. Crooks wants to draw a larger fanbase to his team’s final game. “I wish people would come and watch games and see how good the product actually is,” Crooks said. “I think what happens too often is people say, ‘It’s just club.’ We play good teams, and we play good soccer, and I think the guys would appreciate having a bigger fanbase.”

W. CLUB RUGBY

GV women’s club rugby exceeding early expectations BY BRIANA LEWIS BLEWIS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State women’s rugby club team, one of the best club sports programs at GVSU, has created a promising lead to start the fall season. Although the Lakers lost their last game on the road 33-22 against the University of Michigan Sunday, Oct. 8, the team couldn’t be upset with their play on the field. GVSU senior Kate Counterman, who has returned for her fourth year with the Lakers, values the opportunities created by the team to strengthen the chances of winning future games. “We came out hard this weekend against U of M and had our best game of the season,” Counterman said. “It was our first game that we were in sync together as a team and gave everyone a huge morale boost that we desperately needed.” However, this is not going to be an easy journey for the Lakers. Head coach Abe Cohen, who is in his fourth year working as head coach, knows firsthand the amount of work these ladies contribute to ensuring a successful start. “I feel like they are practicing really hard, they listen, they ask great questions,” Cohen said. “They watch film, they want to improve and they want to improve every day at practice. Honestly, there is definitely some great leadership on the team, too, and it helps. They’re

more mature than a year ago. They’ve grown as a group.” GVSU women’s rugby made it a focus to recruit new talent this season. There are currently 33 members on the team, pushing each Laker to fight to secure a spot on the field. Even still, the Lakers are more focused on growing as a team. “There are more rookies on the team this year, so there

more players competing for spots,” Cohen said. “They’re pushing each other at practice. They’re really pushing each other every time they get playing time. It’s so valuable to them to produce and to do well, to improve.” Even though the Lakers are working with a herd of first-year players, the veteran players are pushed on the team to hold leadership roles.

“With 33 girls this year, we have a lot of depth in our bench,” Counterman said. “This is the largest team we’ve had in my four years at GV, and with a lot of returning players this year, we have a lot of leadership and experience.” The Lakers hold a 2-1 record and hope to stay on the right path as they prepare for the next match up against Bowling Green State.

“Our game against Bowling Green will be our hardest game of the season,” Counterman said. “It’s my hope that we can carry on that high from U of M and play hard and together against Bowling Green. We have a little bit of a break to rest and recover before the big game, so we should be in good shape for the 21st.” Coach Cohen is excited

for the Lakers’ next game and is especially looking forward to seeing GVSU fans supporting the women’s rugby team and showing their Laker pride in the stands. “We want some people in the stands,” Cohen said. “It should be a really good game.” The GVSU women’s rugby team’s next home game is against Bowling Green State Saturday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m.

BATTLING FOR THE BALL: A member of the GVSU women’s club rugby team fights her way to get the ball from her opposition during the team’s victory over Saginaw Valley State in Allendale Friday, Sept. 1. The Lakers (2-1) made an effort to recruit new, fresh talent that would show an immediate impact this season. GVL | HANNAH ZAJAC

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GV running backs Marty Carter, Bryce Young-Walls talk brotherhood, favorite TV shows, tradition BY BRADY MCATAMNEY MCATAMNEY@LANTHORN.COM

Grand Valley State Laker football fans love their team, and after their hot 5-1 start to the 2017 season, it’s not hard to see why. Major contributors on the offensive side of the ball have been running backs Marty Carter, a junior, and sophomore Bryce Young-Walls. The duo have a combined 123 rushes for 1,002 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season, along with contributions in the passing game and on special teams. The two met with Lanthorn football reporter Brady McAtamney after practice to showcase their personalities and relationship with each other, as well as to discuss movies, Madden and nicknames. BRADY MCATAMNEY: For starters, what made you guys come to Grand Valley? BRYCE YOUNG-WALLS: The tradition. When I took my visit, I fell in love with the atmosphere and the campus. Also, the coaches were very straightforward with me and the recruiting process. There’s a lot of shady stuff that goes on, but I could tell with Coach Ginn he was a very straightforward guy. MARTY CARTER: It’s pretty much the same thing for me. The tradition, really the brotherhood. When I came in, Coach Ginn was my recruiting coach, too, and he really brought me in. BM: So this one is pretty relevant with the long road trip (to Truman State) coming up: if you could only pick three movies to watch on road trips, on the bus, which three would you pick? BYW: I’m watching “Friday,” that’s one of them. Definitely going to watch “Don’t Be a Menace.” Let me see my third one ... that’s hard. Probably “Baby Boy.” MC: I’m watching “All About the Benjamins,” “Money Talks,” uh … “Bad Santa?” BM: What are some of the songs that get you the most hype, some of the songs that are on your pre-game playlist?

BYW: I listen to (rapper) G Herbo. MC: Yeah, we’ve got the same favorite artist, so we both listen to G Herbo. BYW: I listen to everything. I’m pretty versatile with the music. Like the night before when I’m relaxing to keep my anxiety down, I’ll play some Drake, some slow music. Bryson Tiller. Slow it down a little bit. MC: I’m more of an R&B type guy. I don’t really know too many mellow songs. “Return of the Mack,” it’s on one of those Just Dance games. I forgot his name. Brian McKnight, I like to listen to him, too. BM: This was something that came up when I was talking to Brandon Bean: do you guys like playing video games? MC: Yeah, for sure. I do. BYW: Yeah, he does, but I don’t like to play a lot of games. I sold my game system my freshman year of college because I figure it was going to stagger me from having good grades and stuff. BM: So if you guys were going to play in Madden or (NBA) 2K, would Marty win? BYW: Nah, I’m still going to beat him. I’m competitive. MC: But I won last time we played in Madden. BM: Which teams do you take in Madden? MC: I’m going to play with the Patriots. That’s my team, man. BYM: Yeah, he likes the Patriots. He likes (Ezekiel Elliott), too, though. I play with the Steelers, though. That’s my favorite team. Terrible towels. BM: You guys have probably heard this next one before: if you were going to be stranded on a desert island and you can only bring one teammate with, who would you bring and why? BYW: I ain’t just saying this because he’s here either, but I’m going to say Marty Carter. Just because of the sense of humor, we might be on a desert, but we’ll mess around and forget that you’re on a desert and having fun. And he’s got some edge to him, so when we’ve got to eat, I know I’ve got somebody that will attack something and get some food for the night. MC: Same, man. I’m taking Bryce. If anything goes wrong I know he’s not just going to leave

me there. Just move on with it. We’ve got each other’s backs. If we get stranded, I know it’ll be fun, a little bit of ups and downs, but it’s still going to bring us closer I feel like. BM: So you both picked each other for your island partner; what kind of bond do you guys have? BYW: Ever since I came in, he’s been open with me, and we kind of clicked. Helping each other with little things around the football, sitting on the side of the football center, so you know you’ve got someone who’s got your back. This is your “home away from home,” and this is your guy who’s got your back. It’s always good having a solid foundation. I look to him to have my back, and I know that he knows I’ve got his back, too. MC: Since I came here, he wasn’t here when I first got here, but when he got here, I just know we clicked right then and there, right off top. It didn’t take much, no arguments, no

sit-down talk for us. We just clicked, so I knew then we were going to be straight right from then. It doesn’t take much; we just like to be around each other. Time is time. BM: Say you’ve got a weekend off, what are you going to do with it? Relax, go out or what do you like to do? BYW: I’m a homebody, so the first couple days I’m going to spend in the house because I don’t have time to just rest. I’ll probably get some laundry done, clean around the house. When I’ve got a clean house I’m just feeling the best. And then after that I’d probably go party, walk around campus a little bit, try to find something to get into. I wouldn’t be doing anything too special outside of that, though. Just staying in Allendale. MC: Me neither. I’d just stay at home, too. I just sit at home, play the games, do a little bit of laundry, too. I’d just really sit at home and play some games. I just stay out of some areas

of the house so I don’t have to clean it up, so I’d just sit in my room and watch TV all day and play games. BM: You mention TV, what are some favorite TV shows of yours? BYW: I watch “Game of Thrones”; that’s one of my favorites. Also “Stranger Things.” I just picked that up. There’s another season that’s coming out, so I watched that on Netflix. A show called “Ozark” that’s on Netflix. I’ve got a lot of different shows that I tune into. MC: One show that I just tuned into that was kind of funny, some straight-funny episodes, was “16 and Pregnant.” That’s kind of funny to me because this girl got pregnant, and both of their parents just flipped out on both of them, and they both got kicked out of the crib. As their days went on, it just got funnier and funnier. You just have to watch the episode; it was funny. BM: I don’t know about “16 and Pregnant,” but what’s your

relationship with Marty’s kids? BYW: My little nephews, I guess. You could say they’re like my nephew. When he comes around after every game, he’ll come into the locker room like we’re familiar faces and stuff now. I’ll be over at his apartment and see him when he’s back. Whenever I see him, we’ll throw the ball with each other, and he’ll go run and chase them. We’ll run around the house and act a fool. We just entertain him, give him somebody else to look up to, positive influences. MC: Yeah, and when he has his kid, they’re going to come around call me Uncle Getback. “Get back! Get back! Stop doing all that bad stuff!” Carter, Young-Walls and the rest of the Lakers play their next game Saturday, Oct. 14. at Truman State. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m.

KINGS OF THE BACKFIELD: GVSU running back Bryce Young-Walls takes the ball up the middle of the Saginaw Valley State defense during the team’s convincing 34-6 victory over the conference-rival Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lubbers Stadium. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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