GRAND VALLEY
A L L E N D A L E & G R A N D R A P I DS , M I C H I G A N ST U D E N T- R U N P U B L I C A T I O N S // P R I N T · O N L I N E · M O B I L E // L A N T H O R N . C O M
T H U R S D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 7 // VO L . 52 N O. 1 1
COMMUNITY TIES: With ArtPrize Nine underway, people gather together for opening-day festivities in downtown Grand Rapids Thursday, Sept. 20. This year’s ArtPrize is home to more venues, and while attendance is currently lower than in previous years, it is expected to pick up once the warm weather subsides, giving attendees some relief. GVL | MATT READ
ArtPrize Nine by the numbers Venues increase while attendance goes down BY JOSHUA VISSERS JVISSERS@LANTHORN.COM
Y
ou might notice that Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize Nine, now well underway, has had lower attendance than previous years. “I think it’s due to the weather,” said Maria Farias, a venue curator at PaLatté who also has her own entry, entitled “It’s a Dare.” She expects it will be busier this coming weekend after relief from the warm weather. John and Sheila Goodworth, who traveled from Pittsburgh, Pennsylva-
nia, this year to see ArtPrize for the fourth time, were a little bewildered by the empty streets. “Did everybody leave?” Sheila Goodworth asked, looking around for Grand Rapids citizens, jokingly. They met their friends Bill and Deb McDougall, who came from Jim Falls, Wisconsin, for their second ArtPrize experience. The quartet agreed it was too hot but refused to waste their three days in Grand Rapids inside and not out experiencing the city-wide event. “If we see half of it in the time we’re here, we’ll be lucky,” Bill McDougall
said, estimating that they had seen about 300 entries so far. That 300 is less than 23 percent of the 1,346 entries registered in this year’s event, which corresponds to the fewest participating artists since the first ArtPrize in 2009, which had 1,262 entrants. However, ArtPrize Nine has 175 venues this year, second only to 2010, which was arguably ArtPrize’s biggest year so far, during which 192 local organizations hosted artists’ displays. “Maybe the crowds are a little less, but I’ve always seen a good crowd on the bridge,” said Ryan Spencer Reed, the doc-
umentary photographer behind “Oil and Water,” which is suspended in the Grand River from the Pearl Street bridge. His entry is currently in the top 25 installation list for the public vote. This is his third year at ArtPrize, having entered before in 2011 at the DeVos Place Convention Center and in 2014 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM). Other than making sure his entry stays clean, he’s not intending to spend too much time on the river.
HANDMADE
SEE ARTPRIZE | A2
TELEVISION
GV staff member, professor appear in ‘60 Minutes’ episode with Oprah Winfrey BY SARAH HOLLIS NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
each chapter on specific areas they were less familiar with. The book features 17 artists who use the process of casting in their art, some of which include non-traditional materials like chocolate, salt or even the artists’ own blood. “Everyone casts,” Zettle-Sterling said.”That’s a thing that people don’t think about, but when you make cup-
Ever since the 2016 presidential election, many people have felt divided in terms of political views. In an effort to start a conversation on this issue, Oprah Winfrey, as special guest correspondent for “60 Minutes,” helped to conduct a political focus group of 14 people with varying political opinions and backgrounds. The episode aired Sunday, Sept. 24, and featured a Grand Valley State University staff member and a professor. The first was Jennifer Allard, associate director for student recruitment marketing for Institutional Marketing. The second was professor of economics Matthew Wiedenhoeft. Participants in the focus group were chosen specifically to be a diverse group. “I clicked on an ad on Facebook, and clearly, they were targeting certain people,” Allard said. “I filled out an extensive questionnaire on every person I’ve ever voted for, my family, and it was pretty exhaustive. I feel like I got selected because I am a registered Republican who has always voted Republican, and I did not vote for Trump, so I fit that niche on the panel.” The group was also evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. “I like the fact that they evened it out,” Wiedenhoeft said. “It wasn’t blatantly one way or another. I think even the spectrum within each party was good. We had one guy, the typical Trump supporter, could do no wrong, and then you’ve got other people like myself, they question him, and vice versa on the other side. I think it was very well-thought-out on how they
SEE AUTHOR | A2
SEE OPRAH | A2
BRINGING IT TO PAPER: Renee Zettle-Sterling (left) and Jen Townsend (right), authors of “Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity’s Most Transformational Process.” The book features 17 artists and uses more than 800 pictures and a variety of essays to shed light on the artistic process of casting. COURTESY | GVNOW
GV professor co-authors book on the art of casting BY CELIA HARMELINK CHARMELINK@LANTHORN.COM
Renee Zettle-Sterling, professor of jewelry, metalsmithing and foundations at Grand Valley State University, co-authored the new book “Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity’s Most Transformational Process.” Through the use of more than 800 pictures and a variety of essays, this book sheds light on the artistic pro-
cess of casting, which is defined as the manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold to obtain a desired shape and then is allowed to solidify. “Cast” was released Wednesday, June 28, and is available for purchase through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Gazelle Books, Target and more. It is also being sold in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Zettle-Sterling had been
working on this project for three years with her co-author, Jen Townsend, an artist from NYC, when they realized the lack of books on the subject of casting. “We wanted to write the book that we wanted to own, and so that’s how it got started,” Zettle-Sterling said. “(Casting) is in everyday life. Most of the objects you encounter in your day-to-day world are cast.” They hired essayists to begin
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS
A2 | NEWS NEWS BRIEFS HAUENSTEIN CENTER PRESENTS ‘CHARACTER AND THE PRESIDENCY’
Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, is set to host its second biennial “Character and the Presidency” event. The event, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will feature David Brooks, an author, political commentator and writer for The New York Times, as well as U.S. historian, lecturer and author Ronald C. White. An excerpt from the event description reads, “No subject could be more timely and important for the promotion of ethical, effective leadership in the (21st) century.” “Character and the Presidency” is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Morgan Eaton, event planner for the Hauenstein Center, at eatonmor@ gvsu.edu.
FIRST WELLNESS SUMMIT TO BE HELD ON GV CAMPUS
Grand Valley State University will hold its first-ever Wellness Summit Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Kirkhof Center. This event is sponsored by GVSU’s Health and Wellness task force. It will feature tabling by campus wellness programs and vendors, short presentations from university community members, a flue vaccine clinic, and cooking demonstrations. The Wellness Summit is a free event put on for GVSU students, faculty and staff. For a more detailed schedule of presentations, visit www.gvsu.edu/bewellgv.
STUDENTS HARVEST POUNDS OF HONEY FROM BEES ON CAMPUS
As honey bees continue to disappear, researches from all over the world, including Grand Valley State University students and faculty members, are looking for the reason why. This September, the GVSU Beekeepers, a group of students who are actively involved in managing honey bees, harvested more than 360 pounds of honey from apiaries, or hive collections, at the Sustainable Agriculture Project on the Allendale Campus and Meijer Campus in Holland. The honey is available to purchase for $8 per bottle in Room 324 of Lake Ontario Hall and at the front desk at the Meijer Campus Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GV HOSTING FLU SHOT CLINICS
With the cold weather fast approaching, flu season is nearly upon us. To combat this, Grand Valley State University is offering flu shot clinics. These clinics are open to students, retirees, dependents, community members, and faculty and staff members. Staffed by the GVSU Family Health Center, these clinics are available at a variety of locations, dates and times. For faculty and staff members, retirees, and dependents, the cost of the vaccine is covered. However, students have the option of having the $40 cost billed to their health insurance or charged to their student account, or they have the option to bring alternative payment. Students need to bring their insurance card, driver’s license and GVSU student ID. Visit www.gvsu.edu/fhc/ flu for more information.
VO L . 52
NO. 11
Lan thorn EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief EMILY DORAN Associate Editor JENNA FRACASSI
PROMOTIONS Promotions Manager SHAYNA KOZKOWSKI ADVERTISING STAFF Advertising Manager
Sports Editor ROBBIE TRIANO
IAN BORTHWICK
Laker Life Editor TY KONELL
KATARINA ZOMER
Digital Editor MAITLYNN MOSSOLLE Image Editor EMILY FRYE
Campus Accounts Manager
Account Executive RACHEL MOORE Ad Designer LIAM CARTER BUSINESS STAFF
Layout Editor BECKY OPPMAN
Business Manager SHELBY CARTER
Layout Designer RACHEL SPRING
Asst. Business Manager ALEXIS LAMB
WEB TEAM Web Manager JUSTIN GREEN
Distribution Manager MEGHAN FITZGERALD
CREATIONS: An ArtPrize Nine artist adds paint to his colorfully decorated car in downtown Grand Rapids Thursday, Sept. 20. Rules requiring a minimum number of artists have been relaxed this year, giving curators more flexibility and spreading out crowds. GVL | MATT READ
ARTPRIZE CONTINUED FROM A1
“I feel like the piece can stand on its own,” he said, planning instead to focus his promotional effort on traditional and social media. Jaenell Woods, communications manager for ArtPrize, offered up a possible explana-
AUTHOR CONTINUED FROM A1
cakes, you’re casting. You’re pouring a liquid and forcing a material into a mold, like a cupcake tin. If you make ice cubes, you’re casting. You’re pouring water into a mold, and it’s becoming solid.” There are also chapters in the book related to the history of casting and its impact in the world. Casting can be found in medicine, dentistry, propaganda and weaponry, to name a few areas. “It’s really exciting when you stop to think about it, and when we talk to people about it, they see the book and they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, I had no idea that casting was so prevalent in our society, and now I look at the world different,’” she said. “Once you lock onto an object that’s made through that process, you can always see it.” Beverly Seley, professor of jewelry and metalsmithing at GVSU and coordinator of the emphasis, said casting is unique because it’s an art process that allows you to get a form you couldn’t otherwise make. “It’s dramatic. It’s sexy. It’s a performance,” Seley said. “It’s
OPRAH
CONTINUED FROM A1
At the Lanthorn, we strive to bring you the most accurate news possible. If we make a mistake, we want to make it right. If you find any errors in fact in the Lanthorn, let us know by calling 616-331-2464 or by emailing editorial@lanthorn.com. The Grand Valley Lanthorn is published twice-weekly by Grand Valley State University students 62 times a year. One copy of this newspaper is available free of charge to any member of the GVSU community. For additional copies, at $1 each, please contact our business offices.
The Lanthorn is published on recycled paper and is printed with soy bean ink. This means that our newspaper is entirely compostable. Help us do our part to be kind to the environment by recycling or composting this newspaper after you enjoy reading it. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Grand Valley Lanthorn 0051 Kirkhof Center Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 49401
picked each person.” During the segment, participants were asked a series of questions about the election, about President Donald Trump’s actions since taking office and about their opinions of people who voted for Trump. As participants answered each question, they would engage in a debate that was moderated by Oprah Winfrey herself. “They had emailed us and said that a VIP would be in attendance, and so we didn’t know who it was,” Allard said. “We sat down, and out walks Oprah Winfrey, and she sits down and says, ‘Hi y’all,’ and we were all shocked.” Allard was also pleasantly surprised by Winfrey’s friendly and down-to-earth nature. “We just talked to her like we were talking to any average person,” she said. “She was very genuine and authentic. Who she is on TV is who she is in person.” Despite the shock of meet-
tion for thinner crowds that didn’t include the hot weather. “Several venues that once produced ArtPrize exhibitions with hundreds of pieces worked with our team to learn curatorial best practices and are now showing more tightly curated shows,” she said in an email, pointing to the DeVos Place Convention
Center as an example. Other rules requiring a minimum number of artists in large venues have been relaxed, too, giving curators more flexibility. This means crowds are spread out among more venues and artists aren’t gathered as tightly together. The music program has also been reduced to a more care-
fully curated eight artists, as opposed to the previous 100. Steve Kolavo, a Grand Valley State University senior, is experiencing ArtPrize for the first time this year. So far, he thinks he’s seen about 150 entries. “It’s really cool,” he said. He plans to see about 500 entries before the end of the event.
not the way I work, so I think there’s a lot of drama and ‘wow’ about it. But it is a way of achieving a form that you can’t get any other way.” Seley said the book is something anyone could read and relate to, regardless of whether or not they are an artist. “It’s loaded with images, so everything you read you can directly relate to the image,” she said. “And many of the images are common items. A lot of the work is traditional and functional, so I think there’s an opportunity for everyone to find some sort of relationship to what is being said.” Zettle-Sterling said she learned a lot from working on this book with Townsend and would not have been able to do it without her. She added that the process involved a lot of traveling back and forth to New York, Skyping and working in Google Drive to get the book finished. “I never thought, ever, that I would write a book, and I don’t think I would have if it wasn’t for Jen,” she said. “We’ve been friends for 18 years, and we just both had this passion that we wanted to see something that we wanted to own.” Zettle-Sterling said creating
“Cast” was one of the best experiences of her life, even though it was also one of the hardest. “My absolute favorite part of writing it was working with my co-author, Jen,” she said. “Whether it went to print or not, I was just grateful to be doing a project with her. My second favorite was organizing the book and the images.” Zettle-Sterling said she enjoyed finding the different pictures and pairing them together in a way that was interesting, whether it was because of color, concept, form or another way in which it flowed together. “We spent a lot of time on laying it out and making sure it’s an interesting book to flip
through,” she said. “We had to reach out and do a lot of research to find artists that we wanted to be in the book, and that curating was also just so much fun. It was amazing.” Zettle-Sterling and Townsend will present at the Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Expo in Chicago Friday, Nov. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a book signing afterward. There will also be a book signing at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) at the end of November. GO TO:
ing Winfrey and the fact that they all had different political views, the 14 participants in the focus group managed to bond through the experience. “We’re all friends,” Allard said. “We’ve all been talking. We were talking last night, we were talking today, so we have learned to accept each other’s differences and get along. I think the conversation will continue with our group.” “I’m glad to see that there’s people that are so far right and so far left that I can talk to them now,” Wiedenhoeft said. “I know that’s possible.” Overall, both Allard and Wiedenhoeft thought the focus group was carried out well and that it could be a useful tool in closing the divide that political differences have created. “I think the experience overall was great,” Wiedenhoeft said. “It was eye-opening, it was refreshing and it had lots of people with different ideas.” “I think that the whole process was really well done and helped us get ready for being on a national TV broadcast,” Allard said.
castartandobjects.com FOR MORE INFORMATION
Are you
HAPPY? YES
IDK
Great! Learn How to Help a Friend.
No
It Can Get Better. Find out how.
TAKE A
DEPRESSION SCREENING OCTober 5, 2017 Kirkhof CTR 10:00A - 12:00p ;
2:00 - 6:00p REC Center 2:00 - 6:00p 11:00A - 3:00p CHS 10:00A - 2:00p DEVOS
(616) 331-3266 gvsu.edu/counsel
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS
NEWS | A3
CREATIVITY
‘Every pen has a story’ BY KATRINA LLOYD NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
ART: GVSU professor Maria Landon utilizes her signature collection of pens to create a piece for ArtPrize. COURTESY | MARIA LANDON
Grand Valley State University marketing professor Maria Landon utilized her signature collection of pens to create a work of art for this year’s ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids. GVSU senior Gabriella Mencotti recalls the class she had with Landon, Marketing 350, very fondly. Every day during the last fall semester, Landon walked into the room with a bright smile, an enthusiastic attitude, and a bright or decorative pen that matched her outfit. “Every time we came to class, she always had a different pen, and (the class) would always ask what the meaning behind it was or who it was from,� Mencotti said. “She’d explain to us how she loved to have pens that matched her outfit, that just expressed her feelings, anything like that. So, every day she’d spice (class) up with a new (pen), and I was just so amazed by how many ones she had. “I always thought she was kidding when she had that many, but she obviously wasn’t.� When Landon first began her teaching career in 1985, she also began collecting pens. For 27 years Landon has gathered pens of all shapes, sizes and colors to bring to
GV professor showcases pen collection at ArtPrize Nine
her classes at GVSU. With every pen Landon would bring to class, there would be a different story attached. “I wouldn’t go looking (for pens),� Landon explained. “I would go into a store, see one and buy it. It was fun. I’d buy them different places I traveled, (such as) Ireland, England, Greece. That would be kind of like my souvenir.� The pens served to connect Landon with her students. “Students got interested in it and would buy me pens,� Landon said. “Even after they graduated they would send it to me. It got to be a big thing in every single section. It’s all about my relationships with my students.� Many of the students looked forward to seeing which pen she would bring to class. The pens became a conversational piece and sometimes worked as a segue into that day’s lesson. “For one of our first exams ... we have to market something and use marketing terms on the exam,� said senior Sarah Lile, one of Landon’s former marketing students. “So the day before the exam, she held up the pen and told us to market the pen (as exam prep). It helped a lot.� Landon’s students were able to get to know her through the pen collection, and in turn she was able to get to know them. “I think it really gives the students a glimpse of who the
professor is as a person,� Lile said. “I feel like I do better in classes where the teacher isn’t like ‘school work, school work, school work.’ I just like how open and honest she was about her personal life.� It is this kind of honesty that has helped students form such strong relationships with Landon. Throughout her time as a professor, she has attended everything from weddings to baby showers of former students. “She was just willing to help and had that great personality,� Mencotti said. “I clicked with her right away, and we stayed in touch ever since.� Though Landon retired last August, she has since returned to GVSU to teach one section of Marketing 350 because she needs to “retire gently.� When she retired from teaching, she gave students pens to take with them before she left. A few of her students from her winter semester last year suggested that she enter the pen collection into this year’s ArtPrize competition. After help from her students, she was able to come up with a title for the project. “I was like, ‘Oh, OK, I never thought of that,’� Landon said. “What would the title be? And one student said, ‘Every Pen Has a Story,’ and when he said it, I thought, ‘Wow, that is the title,’ because
it’s all about relationships. Yes, for me, every pen has a story.� Landon then worked with her husband to come up with the idea for the display. In the end, the couple decided to create a nine-foot pen out of the collection. Along the sides of the board, there are pens placed in categorized groups, such as animal or flower-themed pens. The tip of the pen meets in a handmade ink well. Stationed next to the piece is a brief summary of the meaning behind the pens. “That’s not even all the pens in my collection,� Landon said with a chuckle. What has been amazing for Landon has been seeing her students’ responses to the piece. “I have a lot of former students who are LinkedIn with me, which I love,� Landon said. “I sent all of them the news. There are hundreds, and I’ve been getting back responses, and that’s been really special.� “She is always giving, and I think dedicating (the work) to all her students is just another way for her to say ‘thank you’ for all the years,� Mencotti said. Landon’s creation is located at Kilwins at 146 Monroe Center St. NW. To vote, use the ArtPrize app and voting code #65425.
STORIES
Journalism professor to write book about South African king, activist BY ANNE MARIE SMIT NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Grand Valley State University multimedia journalism professor Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein is currently in the process of writing a book about Khulu Radebe, a South African king whom he was able to meet last summer. Radebe is a significant, yet little-known figure in South African history who helped facilitate the Soweto uprising against the apartheid government in 1976. His protests against racial segregation landed him in prison, and it wasn’t until he was 50 years old that he discovered he was the king of one of Africa’s largest nations. After talking with Radebe, Kelly Lowenstein decided he wanted to pass on his story. “I really like to tell stories that I think wouldn’t otherwise be told,� Kelly Lowenstein said. “I like to tell them in a way that will hopefully spark some change.�
In order to engage students with his research, Kelly Lowenstein applied for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ (CLAS) Supplementary Start-up Fund, one of the two start-up funds that GVSU offers to new, tenure-track faculty. Kelly Lowenstein was one of three faculty members to receive a start-up fund. Susan Mendoza, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, explained that start-up funds aim to establish a faculty member’s research agenda as they arrive at GVSU. According to Mendoza, the goal of startup funds is for students to work with faculty on current projects, while also building the capacity for future research. “Sometimes, we’ll have undergraduate students transcribing interviews so that later undergraduate students can engage with those transcriptions and do additional analysis,� she said. Employing students for undergraduate research al-
lows professors to teach students valuable skills on an individual, hands-on basis. Students planning to attend graduate school, in particular, can benefit from the oneon-one teaching that facultyled research provides. “The value of undergraduates working with faculty members is they learn the craft of research,� Mendoza said. “They’re learning how to ask good questions and how to find good answers.� Courtney Hartline, a junior majoring in sociology and political science, will be Kelly Lowenstein’s undergraduate research assistant for the fall and winter semesters. Hartline will primarily be fact-checking the transcriptions of Kelly Lowenstein and Radebe’s conversations, but she will also be conducting interviews with Radebe’s family and hopefully presenting her findings at the 2017 Great Lakes History Conference in October and the GVSU Teach-In in November. What drew Hartline to
Kelly Lowenstein’s project was the opportunity to refine her research skills in preparation for graduate school. She is also fascinated by Radebe’s story and his connection to other important South African political figures. “King Khulu’s story begs to be told,� she said. “He met Nelson Mandela and other important African figures that we learn about.� Ultimately, Kelly Lowenstein’s motivation behind the book is to discuss Radebe’s activism as part of the African National Congress and his attempt to enact change in a time of political unrest. “I’m excited about this story because it’s fascinating but also because he really sacrificed for the African National Congress,� Kelly Lowenstein said. “Many of the people who fought for the liberation of the country are really questioning, ‘Where are we going? What’s going to happen next?’ Hopefully his story can help push for freedom.�
NEW PROJECTS: GVSU professor Jeff Kelly Lowenstein is currently authoring a book about a South African king. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU
.')”& / ” ) ”/ ('”1 )u 1SBDUJDF 5JNFT
#PBUIPVTF 3PBE
.POEBZ 5IVSTEBZ UP QN 03 UP QN 'SJEBZ Q UP QN 4BUVSEBZ UP BN #PBUIPVTF 5SBJM #FIJOE 4FJENFO -JWJOH $FOUFS "EESFTT UP #PBUIPVTF 3E "QQMF .BQT 3JWFS )JMM %S "MMFOEBMF .*
/0 &91&3*&/$& /&$&44"3: 50 +0*/ +PJO " 8JOOJOH 5SBEJUJPO 4JODF 888 (3"/%7"--&:308*/( $0.
XXX GBDFCPPL DPN (SBOE7BMMFZ3PXJOH$MVC
(PPHMF .BQT $BNQVT "DDFTT %S "MMFOEBMF .*
&."*- 3&$36*5*/(!(3"/%7"--&:308*/( $0. 4*(/ 61 XXX HSBOEWBMMFZSPXJOH DPN JOUFSFTUT TVSWFZ 7JTJU (3"/%7"--&:308*/( $0. GPS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO PO SFDSVJUJOH EBUFT BOE 5IF -BLFS /BWZ
IUUQT UXJUUFS DPN HWTVSPXJOH
XXX JOTUBHSBN DPN HSBOEWBMMFZSPXJOHDMVC
A4 | OPINION EDITORIAL
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS
GVL EDITORIAL CARTOON
By Kayleigh Van Overen
Professors’ engagement in the classroom matters for student success
D
uring a student’s time at Grand Valley State University, they will inevitably encounter a variety of professors, all of whom will have different teaching styles, perspectives and personalities. Some professors may value group work, student-led presentations and lively class discussion. Others may stress the importance of listening to rich lectures, reading and analyzing texts, and writing thoughtful essays. In short, depending on the subject material they’re teaching and their own views of pedagogy, professors will exhibit a range of teaching styles. How professors teach their classes, and the level of interest and engagement they show, has a significant impact on student success. Just like how a student’s level of interest and motivation can make or break their performance and experience in a class, so can the professor’s. A professor’s interest level and investment in a class is vital for student success. If a professor doesn’t care, students will be able to tell, and they likely won’t do as well. When the professor clearly doesn’t value what’s going on in the class, their students’ interest in the topic and their willingness to work hard to succeed will indubitably wane. On the other hand, if a professor is really invested in the class, the students will show greater interest in the topic and in their work and will experience greater rates of success. Maria Landon, a marketing professor at GVSU who entered a piece of artwork in the annual ArtPrize competition, is one such professor whose investment in her classes has had a significant, positive impact on her students, many of whom she has remained in contact with after their graduations. Landon’s students fondly recall how she would connect with them by bringing a different pen from her vast collection to each class and sharing its story. Landon’s ArtPrize entry, “Every Pen Has a Story,” is the result of encouragement from her students who urged
her to use her pens to create a unique piece of art. There are, of course, many other professors like Landon at GVSU who leaving lasting, positive impressions on their students. These professors genuinely care about student success, and they show it every class. Still, this is not the case for every class at GVSU. We’ve all had one or two professors who have been disinterested, visibly bored or unreasonably inflexible. This is an issue because these types of professors negatively impact student success. It seems that lower-level classes are most likely to be breeding grounds for this type of scenario. A lot of 100- and 200-level classes are either classified as general education courses or necessary prerequisites for higher-level courses. Because of this, many of these classes inevitably fill up with students who may not be particularly interested in the topic but who want to knock out some required courses. Other students enrolled may be taking the class as a major or minor prerequisite, but even these students are more likely to drop out of their program and change major than a student in a corresponding 300- or 400-level course. Because of the students who make up these classes and the relative unlikelihood that they will continue pursuing the subject in more advanced classes, professors may be less invested in teaching them. Still, there are plenty of students enrolled in these courses who are genuinely interested in the topic who may be majoring in the topic or taking the course as an elective. For the sake of these students (and the others who still deserve a positive experience for how much tuition they pay), professors need to be invested in their teaching and live up to GVSU’s mission to be a teaching-oriented institution. Besides, when a professor is visibly engaged and interested in their class, it makes students excited to learn the material, even if it was not a subject they were initially interested in.
GV L ED ITORIA L B OA R D EMILY DORAN JENNA FRACASSI ROBBIE TRIANO TY KONELL
Editor-in-Chief Associate editor Sports editor Laker Life editor
WHAT IS A LANTHORN?
*0ƫđƫ$+.*Čƫƫn. [old English] Lanthorn is two syllables, pronounced Lant-horn. It is a lantern that was used in midto-late 16th century Europe. It was constructed of leather and a
single lens made of a thin piece of ox or steer horn. It was used for illumination and as a beacon. The Grand Valley Lanthorn slogan is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
GVL OPINION POLICY The goal of the Grand Valley Lanthorn’s opinion page is to act as a forum for public discussion, comment and criticism in the Grand Valley State University community. Student opinions published here do not necessarily reflect those of the paper as an entity. The Grand Valley Lanthorn aims to be a safe vehicle for community discussion. The Lanthorn will not publish or entertain any forms of hate speech, but will not discriminate against any other views, opinions or beliefs. The content, information and views expressed are not approved by nor necessarily represent those of the university, its Board of Trustees, officers, faculty or staff. Reader submissions on the opinion page appear as space permits, and are reserved for letters to the editor only.
All other reader-generated content can be submitted to the Grand Valley Lanthorn’s YourSpace page by emailing community@lanthorn.com. Letters to the editor should include the author’s full name and relevant title along with a valid email and phone number for confirming the identity of the author. Letters should be approximately 500-650 words in length and are not edited by the staff of the Grand Valley Lanthorn outside of technical errors for clarity. To make a submission, email at editorial@lanthorn. com or by dropping off your submission in person at:
0051 KIRKHOF CENTER GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ALLENDALE, MI 49401 616-826-8276
WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? HAVE A PROBLEM THAT YOU NEED HELP SOLVING? SEND US AN EMAIL. EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
9/28/17
editorial@lanthorn.com
What I wish I’d known as an incoming freshman
BY SHEA SLAUGHTER SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
Looking back now, it’s hard to picture myself as a freshman in college. I can remember the exploration of campus, choosing classes and being overwhelmed by all of the new people, but it still feels like a whole other world. Even now, I can’t believe that a young girl like me was asked to choose her whole future at that moment in time.
If I could speak to 17-yearold me, I would have a whole lot to say. First, I would explain that despite what everyone says, you don’t need to know what you want to do for the rest of your life before you even graduate high school. You are in no way equipped to know how you or your mind will change as you age, especially before you even have a chance to explore the world. Unlike a lot of people, I came into college with a declared major. I also haven’t changed my major, which is even weirder for a college student. I do love English, and I’m happy that I picked it as my major because reading, words and writing all make me happy. However, just last year I picked up a minor in political science, and I think I could have been just as happy majoring in that. I never would have guessed that at 17. I would also urge my teen-
age self to trust my own heart. Though young, teenage me didn’t know much, I still knew myself better than anyone else could. Being 17 isn’t easy. Constant changes in your life, your school, your friends and yourself make you continually question your plans as you move forward. However, you should choose to live, to learn and to follow your heart. This held true for me when it came to picking my school, transferring to another school, moving, finding employment and a whole slew of other things. I can’t imagine any of it happening any other way. Don’t get me wrong, 17-year-old me, you’re going to suffer heartbreaks and failures. You’re going to succeed and you’re going to smile. All in all, you’re going to figure it out. The last thing I would tell my 17-year-old self to do
would be to really value my time on this earth and value the people with whom I am spending it. In the last four years, I have lost far too many people, both from mistakes and from death. If I could have known then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things differently. I would have spent more time with people, and I would have chosen to handle things in a different way. It’s easy now to focus in on the “what ifs,” but I suppose that’s life. I don’t regret the last four years because they have brought me to where I am now, and I am truly happy. Of course, there are decisions that I could have made differently and probably should have (like dying my hair dark brown), but I know so much more because of them. And now, I am looking forward to the future and all it has to offer.
No, NFL players are not taking a knee to ‘disrespect the flag’
BY COREA PARKS SENIOR M.M. JOURNALISM MAJOR EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
It is no secret that the U.S. is being shaken to the core at the current moment, not only by the collective hurricanes that have ambushed several states, but also by something far more damaging long-term. I am talking about the race war that is brewing within the melting pot we know as America. What started as an individual utilizing a very public platform to express his concern with racial injustices, like many other civil rights leaders of the past, has resulted in a raging U.S. president spitting demands and repercussions. Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has devoted his time and his name to standing up for what he believes is right by taking a knee
during the National Anthem at NFL football games. He has also made a $1 million charity pledge to help empower oppressed communities. However, his actions on the field have been plenty scrutinized by the millions of people watching, players playing and coaches coaching. While it is easy to chime in on this very trendy controversy, I think that it is even more important now than ever before for people to pay attention. There are three things that I think are critical to address and reflect on. The very first thing is to understand the intentions of Kaepernick. Now, in the same breath, I can also say that no matter how carefully spelledout his intentions are, there will still be people that use the flag and the military to camouflage their frustration with black people having a voice. I’m going to spell it out anyways: Kaepernick is not protesting the flag. He is using the right given to him to protest the injustices that certain races are forced to face every day in America. It is as simple as that. Change doesn’t happen unless a stance is taken. There is a huge difference between equality and equity, and Kapernick is fighting for the U.S. to move into the direction of creating an even ground for
all. What is unfortunate is that many Americans, specifically white Americans, rather than recognizing this and reflecting on the idea of white privilege (because no one wants to accept the idea that something was handed to them), would rather stew up critical accusations because that’s easier. I’d like to put things into perspective: Kneeling during an anthem is not disrespectful; wearing a flag is. Kneeling during an anthem is not intentionally disrespectful to troops; taking inappropriate pictures on a Holocaust memorial ground is. Speaking out against police brutality isn’t disrespectful to the police force; calling NFL players “SOB’s” on national television at a presidential rally is extremely disrespectful to the innocent mothers who have raised these successful professional athletes. And for those of you who are screaming that politics should be left off the field, where were you when the U.S. Department of Defense was throwing a surplus of donations with taxpayer dollars to get teams out on the field for the National Anthem? The second thing I would like to address and reflect on is the sudden change in support. When this silent protest first took place it got press, a lot of
controversy, and then it just kind of lurked in the shadows. Everyone knew about it, but no one was really talking about it. Then something happened. President Donald Trump addressed Kaepernick in a presidential rally in which he called Kaepernick an “SOB” and went on to demand that the NFL fire all players who silently protest during the National Anthem. Up until this moment, Kaepernick had the support of athletes such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry. After these remarks, however, athletes who said they would never kneel actually knelt during the National Anthem in week three. My question is, what has changed? Kaepernick’s motives and intentions haven’t changed. Do people just despise our president that much, or was this verbal attack from the president just the last straw for so many? The final thing I would like to address very briefly in the form of a question is this: If so many of these NFL owners and coaches are feeling the need to be supportive and take a stance for what needs to be righted in America by taking a knee and staying in their respective locker rooms during the National Anthem, then why is Kaepernick still unemployed?
VALLEY VOTE
THIS ISSUE’S QUESTION
QUOTE
Are you familiar with GVSU’s sexual assault resources and programs?
How important for student success is a professor’s level of interest in the classroom?
“Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.”
Yes No
LOG ON & VOTE www.lanthorn.com
60% 40%
QUESTION OF THE ISSUE
- James Altucher
HOW IMPORTANT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS IS A PROFESSOR’S LEVEL OF INTEREST IN THE CLASSROOM?
JERRI NOWAK
RYAN NYE
“If a professor is really engaged, then I’m going to be, too. Whatever level of energy they have, that’s the level I’ll have.”
“If the teacher is motivated about what they teach, that will help engage other students to be more motivated. If you can make something exciting, that spreads to the students.”
YEAR: Junior MAJOR: Hospitality and tourism management HOMETOWN: Big Rapids, Michigan
YEAR: Junior MAJOR: Musical education HOMETOWN: Fenneville, Michigan
BRANDON HERMAN
JOSH MCNICHOL
“When a professor is really interested in what they’re teaching their students, that will help students to learn the subject much easier.”
“You can tell when you go to class and the professor doesn’t care. When a student sees that, they think, ‘Why should I care about this?’”
YEAR: Freshman MAJOR: Finance HOMETOWN: Almont, Michigan
YEAR: Senior MAJOR: Finance HOMETOWN: Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLNEWS
NEWS | A5
ENGINEERING
New water effects added to Grand Haven Musical Fountain Five GV students spearheaded, designed recently completed project BY DREW SCHERTZER DSCHERTZER@LANTHORN.COM
In 1962 the Grand Haven Musical Fountain was put up for display. Initially, it only showcased a small amount of talent. Now, 55 years later, the fountain is fully equipped with sound effects, a small light show and several water effects. Five students from Grand Valley State University’s electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and product and design manufacturing majors were selected last year to begin working on making additions for the fountain. Terry Stevens, an electrical engineering professor at GVSU who holds a position on the committee for the musical fountain, said the fountain hadn’t previously received an update since getting LED lighting and an updated sound system in 2013. The new water effects allow the fountain to shoot water in a way that gives the appearance of it moving in different designs. The two designs added were a “wave” and a “helix.” Stevens said the wave
design moves like a crowd doing the wave at a sporting event, with the water moving back and forth. The helix design causes the water to take an appearance of a giant sprinkler or firework. To highlight the finished updates for this year, a showing for the fountain was held the evening of Saturday, Sept. 16. Here, Stevens said about 4,000 people gathered to see what the new design would bring to the famous fountain. Allie Graff, now graduated, was one of the few students selected to work on the project. Graff, a product design manufacturing major at the time, said the project took a year to complete in total. The first part of the project was to design all the changes, and the second task was to build it. She was ecstatic when her team was finally able to reveal the product to the public. “It was pretty exciting the first nighttime test we did for the fountain,” Graff said. “Even just how excited the crowd of people cheering and clapping when the features came on.” According to Graff, she and
STUDENT TALENT: The Grand Haven Musical Fountain is on display, lights and all, after five GVSU students worked on the additions following their selection last year. The new designs added include a wave and a helix, which move the water. COURTESY | GHFOUNTAIN.COM
her team of four colleagues spent countless hours on the project. They took time to place 200 feet of pipe and evenly spaced valves every four feet across the fountain. She said the wave feature alone took three to four months to design. The fountain designs weren’t created without struggle. Graff said they had to make sure parts arrived
on time, and the team had to work hard to meet the deadline. The new installation, and 50 valves and nozzles along the 200 feet of pipe, made room for a lot of error. Graff said if they had made a mistake with their method of installing a nozzle, they could have repeated the process 50 times. She said she was grate-
ful that Stevens was there to guide her team along the way. She said it was nice that the person they were trying to impress was so close to the project. The Grand Haven Musical Fountain operates most days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Stevens said there are currently plans to renovate the sound
board again next spring. “I think (the fountain is) a focal point for the city of Grand Haven,” Stevens said. “This visionary focal point year after year allows people to enjoy its wholesome entertainment for free.” GO TO: www.ghfountain.com/ FOR MORE INFORMATION
LEADERSHIP
Busting stereotypes BY MEGAN WEBSTER MWEBSTER@LANTHORN.COM
Grand Valley State University welcomed Dr. Antonia Novello Wednesday, Sept. 27, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Novello was the first woman, and the first Hispanic, to be appointed the 14th surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service in 1990. Dr. Cynthia McCurren, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing at GVSU, introduced Novello through a personal memory of Novello’s appointment in 1990 and the important role that she not only played in her own life, but in the public health sphere as well. “As an individual that’s been in nursing for over 30 years, and therefore more broadly in health care, I’m very much impressed and influenced by those who provide leadership and who take on the responsibility of the leadership as much as at the national person,” McCurren said. “This is a person that I remember her appointment when I was going through my times working in health care, and my continuing to work in health care, she has made an impression on me.” During the event, titled “Hispanics: More Than Statistics,” Novello emphasized the presence of Hispanics here in the U.S. through statistics and other information. She also described the many ways that Hispanics are misrepresented in American society (in the workforce, in education, in the military, in health care, etc.). The lecture began with a broader message from her time as surgeon general. “As I have said, when I
was surgeon general, the world owes you nothing,” Novello said. “To believe that the world is going to change because you are a woman or a surgeon general is like assuming that a bull is not going to hit you because you’re a vegetarian. I also learned that service is the rent you pay for living.” In her lecture, Novello spent a significant amount of time combating stereotypes about Hispanics. She did so through a variety of statistics and other information in order to emphasize the fact that much of what the U.S. thinks of Hispanics is in fact untrue and that they are here to stay. “Spanish is and will be spoken here whether America wants it, needs it or acknowledges it,” Novello said. “I have to tell you that a nation of one ancestry and one race is a weak nation. The real solution is to demand coordinated efforts and ignoring the topics of one-third of the United States population. “I have a feeling that stereotyping the Hispanics is fueled only by opinion, so why don’t we give you the facts.” Among the many categories of her statistics, Novello made a point to highlight the U.S. military and government. She noted that there are currently 1.1 million Hispanics in the military and that Hispanics also have a significant presence in the U.S. governmental system. “In the last seven years, the number of Hispanicelected officials has increased by 30 percent,” she said. “We now have 38 members of us in the U.S. Congress, 34 percent of the House, four
percent in the Senate, one of them a woman, and eight of them are Puerto Ricans.” In her section on health care, Novello said the U.S. currently spends $3.35 trillion on health care. She said even with all this money going toward health care, Hispanics are not a part of the equation in terms of monetary consideration, culture or language. “In the presence of these trillions, it seems to be that one in four Latinos do not have a health care provider or someone to go to,” Novello said. “More than anything, most of us get the information about health in languages that we do not understand, or from people who really do not want to learn our language.” When putting all of her points together, Novello said Hispanics play a major role in the country’s economy in a handful of different ways. She said they make up a significant amount of the population, and corporate America is not going to be able to ignore their presence for much longer. “I believe that corporate America has to be prepared for the changes that are coming, and we Latinos have to be prepared to implement this tragedy of accountability,” she said. “We need to ask, as it has been said, ‘What are you doing for me, mister?’ We buy, we invest, we make money, we consume and we are major contributors to your corporate assets. So, we are no longer invisible, mister. I say it again, ‘What are you doing for me?’” Novello was born in Puerto Rico, where she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Medicine
Former US surgeon general discusses issues affecting Hispanics
degree in 1970. She completed subspecialty training in pediatric nephrology at the University of Michigan and Georgetown University. She received a master’s in public health and a doctor of public health from John Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. As surgeon general, Novello advised the public
on various health matters throughout her time in the position. These issues included, but are not limited to, AIDS, nutrition, the importance of immunization and environmental hazards. On June 3, 1999, Gov. George Pataki nominated Novello to be the 13th New York state health commissioner. In
recent years, Novello served as the executive director of public health policy at Florida Hospital. She currently serves as a liaison between the Dominican Republic government and the attorney general on raising awareness of domestic violence. GO TO: http://bit.ly/2wVN4Vr FOR MORE INFORMATION
THE ARNOLD C. OTT LECTURESHIP IN CHEMISTRY OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2017
Presented by
Brian Shoichet, Ph.D. Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California – San Francisco Public Lecture
Thursday, October 5, 2017
How Are New Drugs Discovered? Reception — 5 p.m. Evening Lecture — 6 p.m. Grand River Room Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus Seminar
Friday, October 6, 2017
Structure-Based Discovery for Under- and OverStudied GPCRs 1 p.m. Pere Marquette Room Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Hosted by
Free and open to the public For more information, call (616) 331-3317 or visit gvsu.edu/chem/. SPEAKING: Dr. Antonia Novello, 14th surgeon general of the U.S., speaks at GVSU for ‘Hispanics: More Than Statistics’ in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Wednesday, Sept. 27. COURTESY | GVSU.EDU
A6 | LAKER LIFE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLLAKERLIFE
THEATER
ARTS AT A GLANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FAIR TO BE HELD TUESDAY, OCT. 3
At the Undergraduate Research Fair, happening Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room, Grand Valley State University students will be able to speak with GVSU faculty and staff about doing a research project. The fair, which is being sponsored by the GVSU Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), will have food provided for those who choose to attend. Research may offer GVSU students not only the chance to expand their academic horizons but also the opportunity to add to their resumes. For students applying to graduate schools, it may also give them scholarly writing samples to pull from. For more information, contact OURS at ours@gvsu. edu.
PADNOS INTERNATIONAL CENTER TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL SESSION ABOUT INTERNSHIPS ABROAD The Padnos International Center will be hosting an informational session about internships abroad Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 167 of Lake Ontario Hall. The informational session will give students insight into internships across Europe, Australia, South Korea and Chile. Internship placements are available to people in all majors, so all GVSU students are invited to attend the event. For more information, contact Elena Selezneva at seleznee@gvsu.edu.
FREE POSTCARD SENDING THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
Grand Valley State University students will be able to send free postcards to family and friends as part of the “Greetings from Grand Valley” event Thursday, Sept. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. by the Cook Carillon Tower. Students who are going to the event will select a GVSU-themed postcard and fill it out, and then the GVSU social media team will send it on their behalf. For more information, contact Leah Twilley at twilleyl@gvsu.edu.
STUDENT EXCHANGE EXHIBIT TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Grand Valley State University and Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) will be collaborating for the GVSU and SeoulTech Art & Design Student Exchange Exhibition Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition will be located at the Red Wall Gallery in Lake Ontario Hall and will feature 40 photos of SeoulTech student work, ranging from industrial design to visual communication. There is a partner exhibit at SeoulTech featuring the works of GVSU Visual & Media Arts students. For more information, contact the GVSU Art Gallery at 616-331-2563.
Annual Shakespeare Festival to entertain, give back BY TY KONELL LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM
Grand Valley State University’s annual Shakespeare Festival, set to run from Friday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Nov. 4, will include performances of “The Tempest”; a play from Bard to Go, the touring performance group; a documentary film screening; and more. With so much to plan, the festival has been in motion in the local community since the summer. “There’s a lot going on,” said Karen Libman, professor of theater at GVSU. “The Shakespeare Festival has multiple pieces to it. It’s not just a play. It actually starts in the summer with our Shakespeare camp for kids, which starts in July.” Libman will be directing the Grand Rapids-based play from Bard to Go, “The Wonder of Will: This Is Your Afterlife!” Bard to Go will also be heading out of the country to perform the 50-minute show, which consists of pieces from eight Shakespeare plays. “We’ve been invited to perform in the Shakespeare in Paradise festival in the Bahamas,” Libman said excitedly. “The eight students who are part of our crew will be getting on a plane on Oct. 8 and flying to the Bahamas, where they will be performing in area schools, while also being able to see the culture there.” There will also be events occurring during the Shakespeare Festival that will offer a
deeper social message, including the Wednesday, Oct. 4, screening of the documentary “Shakespeare Behind Bars.” “It is about the work our guest director Curt Tofteland has done taking Shakespeare inside prisons for prisoners to perform and to watch,” said James Bell, managing director for the festival. “The play the prisoners are working on in the film is also ‘The Tempest,’ so it fits in very nicely into our season.” For every theater showing during the Shakespeare Festival, there were endless hours of production preparations. “There is a lot involved in each of our productions,” Bell said. “Production also involves faculty and staff, costume, lighting, and scenic design and construction. It is simply a lot of work involving a lot of people
to pull together a production of this scope and this caliber. ... “The main stage and Bard to Go productions began two weeks before the start of classes, with a week-long workshop followed by a week of full-time rehearsals. They have continued rehearsing since classes began.” For GVSU students who do not have a particular affinity for theater, the Shakespeare Festival will have other options for involvement. “Our other event that we hope students will get involved with is our annual student competition,” Bell said. “We award prize money in four categories: undergraduate critical writing, graduate critical writing, visual arts and performing arts. We award first, second and third in each category,
with $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third.” GVSU’s Shakespeare Festival, Michigan’s longest consistently running Shakespeare event, is also partaking in charitable action this year. The people in charge of the festival decided to donate five percent of ticket sales to the American Red Cross in order to provide aid to victims of recent hurricanes. “That was a decision made by the theater department, which I think was very generous,” said Curt Tofteland, guest director of “The Tempest.” “It makes sense, with us doing a production about a hurricane. In the play, nobody is hurt; in real life, though, hurricanes not only destroy land, but can injure or kill people.”
POSE: Shakespeare Festival student performers pose for a funny photo outside of the Haas Center for Performing Arts. The 2017 Shakespeare Festival will begin Friday, Sept. 29. COURTESY | VALERIE WOJO
GALLERY
University libraries to host October art exhibit BY JESSICA HARSVOORT
JHARSEVOORT@LANTHORN.COM
OPENING: Heather Corcoran’s art exhibit, pictured April 1, 2016, at the Millstone Gallery in St. Louis. COURTESY | HEATHER CORCORAN
To foster learning and interaction with diverse content, the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons will host various exhibits during the fall semester. Sponsored by Grand Valley State University libraries, “Reading Time Across Words and Numbers: Visualization Projects by Heather Corcoran” will be the next exhibition available to view from Sunday, Oct. 1, to Sunday, Oct. 29. During this four-week period, anyone can visit the lowest level of the library to view the installation for free during the library’s hours of operation. In the library’s Exhibition Space, the collection of more than 12 two-dimensional digital and letterpress prints will be suspended on panels and mounted on the wall.
The body of work is a response to the social condition of being “awash” in data. Corcoran’s pieces are poetic, visual takes on data representation that portray the world in unique ways. The artwork can be described as geometric, minimal, clean and abstract. “Data often means speed and volume for people today,” Corcoran said via email. “This project is meant to suggest that an alternative is data visualization that can actually help us to slow down and think about how we visualize time, both personal records of time and literary and historical time.” Corcoran said the projects began organically as she collected items, such as leaves, and took pictures of Lake Michigan. Then, her inspiration stemmed from a desire to use an infographics visual vocabulary with more freedom. All of the artwork investigates something different.
Some of the pieces, such as “Books that Shaped America,” focus on literary work. Others combine data with design to explore contextual influences of passing time and nature. The data visualization projects have been exhibited before in other venues, such as the Millstone Gallery of the Center of Creative Arts. With this in mind, the exhibition was also chosen to be showcased at GVSU because it supports the university’s liberal education tradition. “The library is a place where students from all disciplines come to spend time,” said Erin Fisher, library program manager. “When I came across this work, I was immediately intrigued because it’s so multidisciplinary.” Corcoran agrees that the work is meant to be accessible to everyone. She said the body of work will provide some college students with
a new perception of data overabundance or a new exploration of their field. “I think that most college students can relate to their own inspiring data and may find some ideas for how to make their own inspirations visual,” Corcoran said. Everyone is invited to hear Corcoran’s guest lecture and Q&A Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Mary Idema Pew Library. At this event, Corcoran will talk about the history, the purpose and the future of her work. “We all learn differently,” Fisher said. “Some may connect immediately and more deeply with the visual work. Some may connect better with the guest lecture and the opportunity to engage in dialogue. Having the guest lecture in addition to exhibiting the work provides students with more opportunities to learn.”
GRAND RAPIDS
Blue Bridge Music Festival to be held during ArtPrize BY NICK KONDYLES NKONDYLES@LANTHORN.COM
In the midst of ArtPrize, there will be live performances from West Michigan musicians on the pedestrian Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids Friday, Sept. 29, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. These performances will be part of the second annual Blue Bridge Music Festival. “Artists have the opportunity to play a set during the festival, and each has a song entered into the ArtPrize competition, eligible for awards in the ‘time-based’ category, as well as the additional award for ‘Song of the Year,’” said Jaenell Woods, ArtPrize communications manager. The Blue Bridge as a “venue” of sorts, open to the public as a walkway, will allow pedestrians to come into more direct contact with local music groups. Food and refreshments will be provided by HopCat, the show’s sponsor that partnered
with WYCE for the event. “WYCE booked the artists; HopCat will present the $1,000 prize for ‘Song of the Year,’ chosen by popular vote, and will also be selling the trademark ‘crack fries’ on tables provided on the bridge,” said Troy Reimink, webmaster for HopCat. Local performers are given the opportunity to share their setlists and enter into a competition with other bands. Like other categories in ArtPrize, the selection will rely on the independent participation of voters to determine the winning artist. “It’s important to have music be a part of ArtPrize in any way,” said Quinn Mathews, station manager at WYCE. “Music was always a part of the fall arts celebration. With music woven into the visual arts, we want to connect the venue to the performing arts by showcasing live music.” WYCE brought eight music groups to the festival, three of which will perform
Friday and five of which will perform Saturday, including The Michiganders and The Bootstrap Boys. Another local group, Watching for Foxes, in preparation for the release of their full-length album, will announce their tour and play an hour-long setlist at 7 p.m. Saturday. The audience will get a chance to break and interact with musicians as performances alternate. “The community needs to be involved in more creative gatherings like this,” said Joey Frendo, lead vocalist in Watching for Foxes. “It’s the cultivation of just another form of art. ArtPrize wants to encompass as much talent as they can and are doing it through the festival.” Attendees will get the chance to be part of the Grand Rapids music scene that’s been building rapidly in the past five years. “It’s a completely free event in a great spot between Fulton and Pearl streets by the Ger-
ald R. Ford Museum that is kind of ArtPrize central,” said Mathews. “People can get a feel for music in the local and regional scene and also stumble upon incredible West Michigan musicians. You are hearing the art when musicians perform.”
The Bridge Festival and its centralized location will generate an opportunity for Michigan-based musicians to expand their audiences by playing for those who may not have discovered them otherwise. “The lineup is a good mix
of rock, folk, hip-hop, indie, country and blues,” Reimink said. “It’s a really solid crosssection of the music talent in West Michigan.”
ENTERTAINMENT: An ArtPrize entry of oil and water rests in the Grand River Sunday, Sept. 24. During the art competition, the Blue Bridge Music Festival is set to begin Friday, Sept. 29. GVL | EMILY FRYE
SPORTS | A7
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
QUICK HITS
FOOTBALL
FORMER GV OFFENSIVE LINEMAN SIGNS WITH DETROIT LIONS
The journey to not only make an NFL roster but also to have a sustained career is a feat only the best in the league can accomplish, especially when you’re coming from a Division II program. Former Grand Valley State football offensive lineman Tim Lelito found himself another job after the Detroit Lions signed the four-year veteran Tuesday, Sept. 26. Lelito was a member of the GVSU football team from 2007 to 2011. During his senior year, Lelito was awarded a First Team All-GLIAC selection and donned GVSU Offensive Lineman of the Year. That season, the Lakers led the GLIAC in rushing (226.4 yards per game), total offense (467.5 yards per game) and scoring (42.3 points per game). After the injuries to centers Travis Swanson and Joe Dahl, the Lions signed the 6-foot-4-inch, 315-pound GVSU alumnus to fill the open spots in the offensive line. Lelito has played in 63 games at guard and center for the New Orleans Saints, and he made 24 starts.
GV VOLLEYBALL SPLITS ROAD WEEKEND SERIES AGAINST GLIAC OPPONENTS
The Grand Valley State volleyball team (6-7, 3-2 GLIAC) finished 1-1 during a weekend series against Davenport University (7-5, 3-1 GLIAC) Friday, Sept. 22, and Purdue Northwest (4-10, 1-4 GLIAC) Saturday, Sept. 23. The Lakers fell to Davenport in a closely contested five-set match, going all the way to the tiebreaker in the fifth set when Davenport won the set 16-14 to give them the 3-2 overall victory Friday, Sept. 22, at Davenport. Sydney Doby led the offensive attack with a team-high 20 kills. Teammate Staci Brower finished the night with 16 kills and four blocks, while setter Katie Olson tallied 50 assists. The next night against Purdue Northwest, the Lakers brought their A-game, sweeping the Pride in three sets (25-14, 25-21, 25-19). All tying with the game high in kills were Doby, Brower and Shannon Winicki with 10 kills each. Olson finished the night with 26 assists. The Lakers continue their stretch against GLIAC opponents Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. against Michigan Tech and Saturday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. against Northern Michigan University. Both games will be held in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
RIVALRY GAME: GVSU running back Marty Carter (left) looks down the field for open room to run during the Lakers’ 49-0 victory over Northwood University Saturday, Sept. 23, at Lubbers Stadium. GVL | MATT READ SVSU defensive back Dillon Dixon (right) carries the ball after an interception Nov. 5, 2016. COURTESY | SVSU CARDINALS
Lakers to host rival Cardinals in annual Battle of the Valleys BY BRADY MCATAMNEY
BMCATAMNEY@LANTHORN.COM
F
ireworks on the Fourth of July. Lions football on Thanksgiving. Battle of the Valleys on the gridiron. Some traditions are timeless, and the No. 9 Grand Valley State Lakers (3-1, 3-0 GLIAC) and Saginaw Valley State Cardinals (2-2, 0-2 GLIAC) are preparing to partake in one of the biggest traditions each school has to offer Saturday, Sept. 30.
Including a week-long string of events leading up to the football showdown, BOTV is an annual favorite of Lakers and Cardinals alike. “It’s a rivalry game, a big one, and I’m blessed to be able to be a part of this,” said defensive lineman and recent transfer Demetrious Farmer ahead of his first BOTV week. “They’re going to come hard and bring everything they’ve got.” The Lakers will head into the bout rolling, having won three straight games by a
combined score of 139-7 over a trio of conference foes. With the victories, they have established themselves as the only GLIAC school to start conference play 3-0 and one of three to start undefeated (Ashland University and Tiffin University, 2-0). SVSU has not been as fortunate. They will come to Allendale after two straight losses to conference foes Wayne State and Michigan Tech by a combined 14 points. However, come Saturday, everyone can throw 2017
team records and point differentials out the window, as GVSU head coach Matt Mitchell believes the rivalry game always lifts teams to a higher level, making the bout more contested than one might expect. “When you look at (SVSU quarterback) Ryan Conklin, he’s tough,” Mitchell said. “He sits in there and take some shots when he delivers the ball. They have a good running back crew. Tommy Scott hurt us last year, (and) he’s off to a good start. This might
be the best collection of talent in the offensive backfield when you look at quarterback and running back that we’ve faced. It’s a new challenge for our defense; this is more of a traditional offense. They can throw the ball down the field. “The first three opponents that we’ve seen have been more option under center. (We) haven’t really seen much of a shotgun offense attack.” The Cardinals pass attack figures to be the best the LakSEE FOOTBALL | A8
M. CLUB HOCKEY
GV SHOOTING CLUB COMPETES IN CMP MONTHLY MATCH
Two members from the Grand Valley State shooting club competed in the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Monthly Match at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio Saturday, Sept. 16. The match included 46 participants from various other schools around the county. Competition consists of 60 total shots fired from the standing position at 10 meters. Sophomore Joseph Lentine finished 16th overall with a total score of 580.2 (out of 654) to lead the Lakers in overall scoring during his first match of the semester. Lentine had a high target of 100.2 (out of 109). Junior Christian Yap finished the competition in 29th place overall. Yap shot a final score of 567.5 (out of 654), while also accomplishing a top target of 97.9 (out of 109).
VARSITY SCHEDULE FOOTBALL Saturday 7 p.m. vs Saginaw Valley State
STEADY ATTACK: The GVSU men’s club hockey team awaits for an offensive opportunity during the team’s 10-1 season-opening victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania Friday, Sept. 22, at Georgetown Ice Center. The Lakers enter the season with aspirations to win the ACHA National Championship game. GVL | EMILY FRYE
GV men’s club hockey (D2) enters season with championship aspirations BY KELLEN VOSS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
WOMEN’S SOCCER Sunday 1 p.m. at Ferris State VOLLEYBALL Friday 7 p.m. vs. Michigan Tech Saturday 4 p.m. vs. Northern Michigan WOMEN’S TENNIS Saturday 1 p.m. vs. Davenport
It’s that time of year again: The men’s club hockey (Division II) season is finally upon us. It may be hot enough to melt the polar ice caps outside, but the ice is cold in the Georgetown Ice Center, and the players are more than
MOBILE EYES
www.miOttawa.org/SAP
ready to get the puck rolling. After a semifinal appearance in the ACHA National Championship last year, the Lakers have come into the season hungry for that coveted national championship and the accolades that come with it. Three straight years of ACHA semifinal appearances has Grand Valley State crav-
ing the title this year. “The expectation we have here is to get to the tournament and vie for a chance to win a national championship,” said Mike Forbes, head coach. “As long as I’m at GV, that’s going to be our goal.” GVSU certainly looked like a championship contender in their 10-1 win over Indiana University of Pennsylva-
Call 911 when: • someone is drinking while driving. • • someone is visibly intoxicated; walking to their car to drive.
nia this past Friday, Sept. 22. The Lakers were vigorous on the offensive attack, recording five goals in the third period. Sophomore Cameron Dyde recorded a hat trick, and other key goals came from sophomore and returning leading scorer Ryan Hein and senior Troy Marrett. Freshmen Evan Newell also scored his first collegiate goal on Friday.
“The game was obviously a good outcome,” Forbes said. “I was happy with the way we played.” This year’s hockey team has a solid combination of youth and experience. The Lakers lost four graduating players from last year and added seven new freshmen, SEE HOCKEY | A8
What to do next: • explain the reason for the call. • give a vehicle description and the license plate number. • give a location (e.g. North on US 31).
This publication is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Bureau of Community Based Services, Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, through Lakeshore Regional Entity. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of MDHHS/OROSC or LRE.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
A8 | SPORTS W. GOLF
DRIVING RANGE: Grand Valley State women’s golfer Katie Chipman stands in her follow-through after hitting a chip shot during practice at Meadows Golf Course Wednesday, Sept. 20. The Lakers finished fifth overall with a two-round score of 603 (+27) against their toughest competition at the Dallas Baptist NCAA 2018 Preview in Houston, Texas, Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 26. GVL | EMILY FRYE
Women’s golf finishes fifth during trip to Houston BY D’ANGELO STARKS DSTARKS@LANTHORN.COM
The Grand Valley State women’s golf team traveled to Houston, Texas, to participate in the Dallas Baptist NCAA 2018 Preview Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 26. The Lakers took fifth place as a team, finishing behind Nova Southeastern University, Dallas Baptist University, St. Mary’s University and Tarleton State. GVSU faced some of the strongest competition they will have all season. Coach Rebecca Mailloux was pleased with how her team battled the field.
FOOTBALL CONTINUED FROM A7
ers will have seen so far. Out of all 10 teams in the GLIAC, they have thrown for the third most yards (980), only behind Ashland (1,152) and GVSU (1,033). Meanwhile, the Lakers’ previous conference opponents—Davenport University, Michigan Tech and Northwood University—make up three of the bottom four teams in that category. SVSU’s offensive attack is hardly one-dimensional, though. Despite ranking seventh in the conference with 726 rushing yards, they sit only 78 yards behind the third-place Lakers, who have picked up 804 yards on the ground. “There’s a lot of moving parts to their offense,” Mitchell said. “They run some zone schemes, some down schemes, try to get their tailbacks (involved) and sprin-
CONTINUED FROM A7
round of her career with a 70(-2) in the second round. Blomberg had much to say about what went right for her during the second round. “I was very confident with everything I did,” she said. “With every shot that I hit, I was very comfortable and calm standing over the ball. I hit the ball really well, and my putting was good. I gave myself a lot of chances, and everything started to fall into place.” Blomberg had one specific hole where she began to feel confident with herself and where she knew she would have a good round. “On 16 I had a birdie putt, and it was a pretty long putt,
so our assistant coach was helping me line it up,” Blomberg said. “I was kind of questioning it, and he looked at me and said, ‘Trust me. Trust it.’ I hit it, and there was no question that I was going to make it as soon as it left my club.” Blomberg also spoke about how this performance will help her moving forward into the season. “Finishing the round is always something that I struggled with,” she said. “Today I was able to stay calm and stay focused for the whole round. I wasn’t thinking about score; I was just thinking about the shot that I had to hit in the moment. I was taking it one hole at
a time, one shot at a time.” Mailloux talked about what the Lakers need to improve to break through and perform to the best of their abilities. “Honestly, I think it’s just believing in themselves and their abilities to go low, believing that they are a team to be reckoned with and that they can finish under par every time they go out there,” Mailloux said. “I think being in this position a couple more times will really help them believe that.” The Lakers return home this weekend to host the ninth annual Gilda’s Club Laker Fall Invite.
kle in some quarterback runs Cardinals have not beaten to keep you honest. But they the Lakers since 2012 and can throw the ball down- have only won three meetfield, and that’s something ings since 2004. Only one we haven’t necessarily seen a of those victories occurred lot of these first four weeks— in Allendale, the site of this a legitimate five-step attack season’s game. with the ball—and there’s That said, one of GVSU’s reads and guys down the stars, quarterback Bart Wilfield that you’ve got to cover. liams, has admittedly struggled “To me, it’ll in games against be one of the their rival. In biggest chalhis two games “(Saginaw lenges getting against the CarValley State is) dinals, he has pressure on the quarterback, gone 28-47 fired up and and also doing with 613 passgoing to come ing yards, seven a good job in the back end touchdowns and with a lot of of our defense, seven intercepintensity.” because we tions. haven’t been “The last super stressed two years, BART WILLIAMS GVSU QUARTERBACK in the back end they’ve brought of our defense it,” Williams the last few games.” said. “They’ve given us Despite hotly contested tough competition. Even games in recent years, in- that 2015 season, their recluding a triple-overtime cord from what I remember victory for the Lakers in wasn’t great going into that Saginaw in 2016, GVSU last game of the season, and has owned the series. The we were rolling, and that
game wasn’t an easy game. I haven’t played well against Saginaw in the last two years to be completely honest. “They’re fired up and going to come with a lot of intensity. It’s going to come down to who wants it more. This is definitely one of those weeks you have to take seriously. Game plan, coming out to practice, we can’t afford to have one bad day of practice. It’s a big week, and they’re going to come fired up.” GVSU’s defense has allowed by far the fewest pass yards per game, not only in the GLIAC, but also in the entire NCAA with only 58.3 pass yards allowed per game. Additionally, the Lakers have allowed the fifth-fewest total yards per game in the nation with 243.1, also a GLIAC best. While a result of both defensive talent and the caliber of previous opponents, the number certainly allows the Lakers to carry confi-
dence into the game. To add intrigue to the already-anticipated matchup, each team is tearing a page out of the NFL’s “Color Rush” book, as the Cardinals will wear all red uniforms and the Lakers will sport a blacked-out look. The BOTV game be-
tween GVSU and SVSU is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Lubbers Stadium. The game can be streamed online at ESPN3.com or heard on ESPN radio 96.1.
fense this season. Hockey has one of the longest seasons among all the club sports, with the first practices starting mid-summer and the national championship taking place in March. This near yearround season doesn’t even faze these athletes. “A lot of it is just our conditioning,” said forward Ryan Hein. “The work we do is huge to drag out those games at end of the season.” Marrett doesn’t seem to mind the months of conditioning and playing. “At this point, we’re kind of used to it, training all summer and playing until April growing up,” Marrett said. “So this is nothing out of the ordinary.” It’s that mentality that makes this team a force to be reckoned with, and the persistence of this team should be key in another deep run in the tournament. After three years of get-
“Every season is like a pregnancy,” Forbes said, whose exwife used to describe the season with this metaphor. “Nine months later, you see what you have, and I’m excited to see this team’s potential.” It’s clear to see why someone would be excited about this team. They have lots of tournament experience, great young players with potential and are already forming strong team chemistry. If this team continues to develop, this could be one special season for the Lakers. GVSU looks to continue on the road to a championship with two games against Bradley University at Georgetown Ice Center Friday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m.
ting so close to the title, this team seems to be in championship-or-bust mode, and they have high expectations for themselves. “I expect to bring home the national championship,” Hein said. “With the talent we picked up and the talent we still have, I expect it to be a great season.” When asked what he was most excited about this season, Hein said he couldn’t wait to see his team work together and that they were already developing some good chemistry. “Everyone gets along,” Hein said. “Every guy wants every other guy around.” These kinds of bonds are what separate good teams from great teams, and the team chemistry will come in very handy when tournament time rolls around. It’s a long season, but it should be exciting to see how this team develops.
GRAND VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AND THEATRE AT GRAND VALLEY PRESENT William Shakespeare’s
L. Tof telan d
including forwards Newell and Danny DeBlouw, whom Forbes called “dynamic on offense.” “We still have high expectations for these guys,” said senior forward Troy Marrett, speaking about the young players. Several returning players look to improve upon their impressive play from last year, especially on the defensive side of the ice. “Starting goalie Jared Maddock looks to continue to have a huge impact,” Forbes said. “And we’ve got six returning players on the defense that have played big minutes for this team.” Forbes specifically mentioned defenders Lucas Little and Reede Burnett, who combined for six assists in the opener and look to lead the stark de-
tournament with a score of 150(+6), tied for 23rd. Mailloux focused on what her team did well in the tournament. “We’ve been working really hard with them about game and course management,” Mailloux said. “Just being able to play smarter golf. They are really, really close to breaking through and putting together a great round.” Mailloux was pleased with Blomberg during the tournament, one of the team’s top performers. Blomberg struggled during day one, finishing with a score of 80(+8), but was able to turn it around in day two, playing the best
D i r ected by Curt
HOCKEY
“We really had it going on the front nine,” Mailloux said. “At one point, we made it to within three strokes of the leader. We lost it in the last six holes. Overall, it was a good performance against what will probably be the strongest field we face all year.” GVSU finished with a team two-round score of 603(+27). The top individual performer for the Lakers was Katie Chipman, who finished with a score of 148(+4), good enough to finish tied for 10th. Samantha Moss, who turned in a final score of 149(+5), tied for 14th. Mackenzie Blomberg finished her
Sep 29-OCT 8 Louis Armstrong Theatre Performing Arts Center Allendale Campus
Love, betrayal, vengeance, forgiveness, redemption, and magic . . . Shakespeare wraps them all into what is believed to be his final, solo-written play.
All students: $6 Alumni/faculty/staff/seniors: $12 Adults: $14 Tickets and info: gvsu.edu/theatre/ or (616) 331-2300 *Sign language interpretation available.
Michigan’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, featuring professional, regional, and student artists.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
SPORTS | A9
SOCCER
No. 5 ranked GV soccer shuts down No. 18 Quincy 2-0 BY ROBBIE TRIANO SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
After a six-game stretch of playing at home, the No. 5 ranked Grand Valley State women’s soccer team
(7-2, 2-0 GLIAC) hit the road to Romeoville, Illinois, to face No. 18 Quincy University (6-2 overall). With stellar defense and efficient offensive execution, the Lakers collected their seventh-
consecutive win during the team’s 2-0 victory over nonconference opponent Quincy. The Lakers dominated on the defensive end, as the team held Quincy to zero shots on goal, compared to GVSU’s
eight. Head coach Jeff Hosler credited the entire team’s effort for the game’s result. “(The 2-0 result) was a little bit of the defense stopping the attack and the offense controlling the possession,”
SEVEN STRAIGHT: GVSU soccer midfielder Dani Johnson dribbles the ball past her defender against Cedarville Friday, Sept. 8. Johnson and the No. 5 ranked Lakers won their seventh straight game against No. 18 Quincy by a score of 2-0 Wednesday, Sept. 27. GVL | EMILY FRYE
Hosler said. “Our touch, decision-making and execution in possession was as good as it’s been all year in the first half. “At the same time, when we lost (the possession of the ball) or had to deal with clearances, our midfielders and backfield were excellent in winning it right back.” Only 10 minutes into the contest, GVSU forward Tracey McCoy picked off a pass along Quincy’s backline, which led to a breakaway with only the Quincy goalkeeper in front. McCoy won the battle, tacking on the first goal of the game and her second goal of the season. Hosler praised McCoy for giving the team the lead that early in the contest against a nationally ranked opponent. “That opening goal was a huge lift,” Hosler said. “We were playing well to that point but needed a special individual effort. Tracey gave us that moment.” Led by GVSU senior midfielder Dani Johnson, the Lakers were able to take control of the game in terms of possession and clearing the ball in the GVSU backfield. Hosler had few select words to describe Johnson’s performance. “Dani was phenomenal today,” Hosler said. “Everything that went through her made us as a team better.” In the 58’ minute, senior Gabriella Mencotti was fouled
while attempting to produce offense in Quincy’s box, resulting in a penalty kick. The pressure didn’t falter the veteran senior, as Mencotti shot past the Quincy goalkeeper to bring the score to its 2-0 final result. The goal was Mencotti’s ninth of the season, the most on the team and in the GLIAC. “The second goal gave us a little more comfortable distance,” Hosler said. “And that was really important against a Quincy team that is good at manufacturing goals.” The win was the Lakers’ seventh-straight win and shutout by goalkeeper Jennifer Steinaway. After the team’s 0-2 season start during a trip to Louisville, Kentucky, Hosler believes the team has finally found their groove, but there is still progress to be done. “We have produced some solid results over this stretch, but we have plenty of things to work on,” Hosler said. “While we are playing much better, there are still occasional lapses or wrong decisions out of the backfield. We still need to capitalize on our goalscoring chances at a much higher rate. “Our time of possession has seen some very good moments, but we are nowhere near our standard of success we have seen in the past. A full 90 minutes has still yet to be unattained.” The Lakers will look to capture their eighth-straight victory against Ferris State (6-4, 2-0 GLIAC) at home Sunday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m.
M. GOLF
Men’s golf overcomes poor first day, finishes third in Findlay Fall Invite BY LOUIS RICARD LRICARD@LANTHORN.COM
Sometimes it’s not about how you start, but how you finish. The Grand Valley State men’s golf team had to take that motto to heart this past weekend, as they finished third at the Findlay Fall Invitational Tournament in Findlay, Ohio, Sunday, Sept. 24, and Monday, Sept. 25. In their third tournament of the fall season, GVSU started off in a spot they didn’t expect, shooting a 295 on the day. The round score placed the team in a four-way tie in fifth place alongside Indianapolis, Malone and Wayne State. Sadly, that type of slow start is not uncommon for GVSU, as junior Alex Scott has noticed that this trend has continued on since his sophomore season. “I think we need to have
a little more sense of urgency at the beginning of tournaments,” Scott said. “We tend to do much better on the second day of events, and it’s been that way since the start of 2015.” Scott shot a 70 on the first day, placing him tied for eighth in the individual competition. Although his round could have been better in his eyes, the veteran knows his strength, and so does his coach, Gary Bussell. “I felt like the course we played on during day two fit our guys a little better,” Bissell said, and Scott agreed. “I knew that Findlay Country Club would fit my game pretty well,” Scott said. “I had a game plan, and I just tried to execute every shot to the best of my abilities.” Scott did just that, tying for the best round of any golfer in the invitational with a score of 68.
“Everyone is going to have bad rounds from time to time, but responding like that, that was pretty impressive,” Bissell said on Scott’s win in individuals. Scott’s performance inspired his teammates, who were down 10 shots after the slow first day. “We knew we needed to play a heck of a lot better,” Bissell said. “We never want to be outside the top two. We shot ourselves in the foot on day one, and it was kind of a do-or-die mentality.” That tenacity, and a favorable golf course, helped GVSU finish third, shooting a 284, the lowest round score of the tournament. Bissell knows this is only the beginning of a long season for his team. “We are just trying to get better every day and every week,” Bissell said. The performances of Bryce Messner, along
with Domenic Mancinelli, flipped from day one to day two. Scott explained that the format of the second course helped his teammates find one another for some motivational support. “I saw Bryce who was shooting at a hole right next to mine,” Scott said. “(Bryce) told me that he wasn’t doing too well, and I just replied
that he had a few more holes to pick it up.” Messner finished 35th, while Mancinelli fell short of the top 10, placing 13th with a score of 69 on the second day. The mental mistakes seem to be the main issue as of right now, and Scott knows it. “We know we have the talent to be really good and possibly win a national champi-
onship,” Scott said. “But the national championship is not being played tomorrow. It’s at the end of May of next year.” While the national championship awaits, GVSU will have to focus on Ohio this weekend, as they take on the Kyle Ryman Memorial Invitational hosted by Tiffin University Saturday, Sept. 30.
SLOW AND STEADY: GVSU men’s golf head coach Gary Bissell (left) watches his players practice, while golfer Alex Scott (right) gets ready to take his practice shot Tuesday, Sept. 19. GVL | MATT READ
SHOOTERS CLUB: GVSU golfers practice their chipping game during team practice Tuesday, Sept. 19. The Lakers finished third at the Findlay Fall Invitational Tournament Monday, Sept. 25. GVL | MATT READ
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
A10 | SPORTS FOOTBALL
EYES THAT COULD KILL: GVSU football wide reciever Brandon Bean stares down the Laker fans after completing a diving catch during the Lakers’ 49-0 victory over Northwood University Saturday, Sept. 23, at Lubbers Stadium. Bean has been a major offensive weapon during his final season, tallying 351 recieving yards, 29 receptions and four recieving touchdowns throughout the first four games. GVL | EMILY FRYE
GV wide receiver Brandon Bean talks Battle of the Valleys rivalry BY BRANDON MCATAMNEY
BMCATAMNEY@LANTHORN.COM
Entering his final season of eligibility, Grand Valley State football wide receiver Brandon Bean has been making the best of his situation. This season, Bean has been the workhorse for the Lakers on offense. Throughout the first four games, the senior has already tallied 351 receiving yards, 29 receptions and four receiving touchdowns. Bean sat down with Lanthorn football reporter Brady McAtamney to discuss entering his final Battle of the Valleys contest, his favorite moments at GVSU and his stance about the recent NFL protests. Brady McAtamney: So this Saturday is Battle of the Valleys, and this is your last one as a Laker. How does that make you feel? Brandon Bean: You know, honestly, I’ve had the most fun playing any sport in my entire life this year while playing football. I’m just really enjoying it. I don’t know if
it’s because of my senior year or not, but I look forward to every single moment I’m out there. I obviously want to go out with a bang and beat Saginaw, but at the end of the day, it’s just another opportunity to play Grand Valley football. BM: You’ve been here for years and possibly even considered a Laker hero. BB: Laker hero? More of a sidekick. BM: Maybe the hero is (GVSU quarterback) Bart Williams. Anyways, what makes Battle of the Valleys different from every other game? BB: What really makes it different is that we get everyone’s personal best. This is my fifth year, and every single year Saginaw comes to play, regardless of score. I remember my freshman year they had only won one game and wasn’t the best team on tape, to put it bluntly. But they came out and made it a game. This is really our Super Bowl.
Whether it’s Grand Valley’s or Saginaw’s record, it doesn’t matter. It’s just two people really going to war on the field. BM: So with this being your last season, let’s get to know the lighter side of you. You’re stranded on a desert island, and you can only bring one of your teammates. Who are you taking? BB: (Linebacker) Rahju Blackmon. If I’m on a desert island away from everything, I might as well laugh while I’m there. That is the funniest guy I think I have met in my entire life. BM: So, I saw you playing volleyball the other night. If football didn’t work out for you, what would be the other sport that you (would) jump into? BB: It’s hard to say because I do run track here. But if they had a men’s volleyball team here, I’d drop everything to join. Volleyball is that sport. I go to all of the
girls’ volleyball games. It’s just phenomenal. BM: Who would you say your favorite Laker volleyball player is here? BB: Katie Olson. No hesitation. She’s so small, but she’s also so competitive. BM: During your time as a student, what’s the best class you have ever taken at GVSU?
BB: —Coach Mitch won’t have it. If you catch me on the sidelines, I might have to do a little twirl for you. BM: This question can be a little more personal, but talk about what’s been going on with the NFL and kneeling for the Anthem. Do you stand with the people protesting?
BB: Oh, yeah, man. That class just added more to the arsenal.
BB: I think the one thing I wish people could realize is that it started with (Colin) Kaepernick. It’s been awhile since he first did that, and I feel like the original message on why he did that is getting misconstrued. I feel as if some people are kneeling because of Donald Trump. Some are because of the injustice that minorities face, and some are protesting because other people are kneeling. I wish everyone could understand why the protest originally happened.
BM: So, if you score a touchdown this week—
BM: Nice thoughts, but let’s go back to the lighter
BB: Ballet class. BM: Ballet? BB: Absolutely. Sixteen girls, and I’m the only guy. I had perfect attendance, and participation points were at an all-time high. It was a great class. BM: Does that mean you have some moves?
L A K E R E XC H A N G E
stuff. I’m going to say a word, and you’re going to say the first thing that comes to mind. BB: Ah, some quick thinking. BM: First one, Lakers. BB: Winning. BM: Saginaw Valley State. BB: Respectful losing. BM: (GVSU quarterback) Bart Williams. BB: Great. BM: Coach Mitchell. BB: Genius. Besides that, I just always think of “Coach Mitch.” BM: When a teammate fumbles. BB: Shake it off. Bean and the rest of the GVSU football team face SVSU at Lubbers Stadium Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.
FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF some restrictions apply email lakerexchange@lanthorn.com for more info on restrictions FOR COMMERCIAL RATES EMAIL
lakerexchange@lanthorn.com OR CALL
616-331-2460
Announcements
Miscellaneous
Housing
Announcements
Announcements
Miscellaneous
Daily Deals Food Outlet recently opened on June 12th in Allendale on Lake Michigan Drive. Name brand groceries at overstock price! Visit this locally owned and operated business for your grocery needs. Looking for a job? They are hiring as well. Visit www.ddfoodoutlet.com for more information.
The GVSU Sailing Team is hosting the annual family weekend golf outing this year! Get your family and friends together for a fun event at Meadows Golf Club on September 23rd. For more information check out https://goo.gl/Pvn2EN or c o n t a c t u s a t sailing@mail.gvsu.edu.
In search of one individual to sublease at Hightree Townhomes. It is a 3 bedroom townhouse, with two easy-going male students as roommates. Rent is $250/month. Contact me at feltl@mail.gvsu.edu or 231-343-9142 for more information.
Want to travel and make money? Ask me how! Email Robyn at creativevisions111 @gmail.com.
Looking for a sublease for a room at Copper Beech townhomes. Room is fully furnished with its own bathroom. Is in a townhouse with 3 other girls who are currently juniors at Grand Valley. Rent is $450 a month with varying utility prices. Contact me at my email : sandergr@mail.gvsu.edu
Winter is coming! In order to save power when the cold weather actually hits, here are a few tips: dress for the weather, turn off all lights and electronics when you leave, and adjust your thermostat to a cooler temperature for 8 hours a day. If you want to learn more about conserving e n e r g y , v i s i t http://www.gvsu.edu/facilitiesservices/
Travel the Amtrak! Students age 13-25 with valid student ID are eligible for 15% off the Value or Flexible Fare tickets! See AmtrakMichigan.com for more information!
Campus Ministries at GVSU is happy to invite you to their Sunday "The Well" services. These services are every Sunday at 7pm or 9pm in the Cook DeWitt Center. Plan on having a great time and enjoying lots of food, music, teaching, discussion, and more.
Ever thought about doing athletics in college? Well, the Rowing Club wants you! Rowing experience is not required and you get to join a wonderful team and winning tradition. Practice times are on Monday thru Saturday at the boathouse. To sign up for more information or to be apart of the team, email: recruiting@grandvalleyrowing.com, or sign up at: www.grandvalleyrowing.com /interests-survey .
Do you want to have an engaging, enriching, and enhanced education? Then the College of Community and Public Service is the place for you. Discover the rewarding majors in GVSU's College of Community and Public Service at gvsu.edu/ccps/engage
Visit Fruit Ridge Hayrides for Fall fun down on the farm. Enjoy a horse drawn hayride and a nice stroll through the Gem Mine Exploration corn maze! U-pick apples and pumpkins. www.fruitridgehayrides.com
Want to travel and make money? Ask me how! Email Robyn at creativevisions111@gmail.com
This October, Facilities Services Energy Department is excited to host a Housing Energy Contest. All housing units can compete against one another to see who can reduce their electric consumption the most. The winner receives a great prize! So, do your part to conserve energy!