Issue 50, March 20th, 2017 - Grand Valley Lanthorn

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HARD DECISION TO MAKE: The Cook Carillon Tower and Grand Valley State University’s central campus intersection pictured from above Sunday, Jan. 15. After the GVSU chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity was shut down for violations against its drug and alcohol policies, members of the Greek community were instructed to speak thoughtfully about the situation. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF

Delta Upsilon Fraternity shut down at GV Following drug, alcohol violations, university chapter closed BY HANNAH LENTZ EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

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n email was sent out to various members of the Greek community Thursday, March 16, warning students to be thoughtful about how they talked about the closing of the Delta Upsilon chapter at Grand Valley State University. Since the official announcement, the decision to close down a GVSU fraternity has spread to local and state-wide media stations.

After a hearing between board of directors and chapter delegates Friday, Feb. 17, the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Board of Directors officially announced Thursday, March 16, that they had decided to revoke the charter of the Grand Valley State Chapter. According to a press release from the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, the Delta Upsilon fraternity violated a number of Fraternity Loss Prevention Policies regarding alcohol and drugs during the fall 2016 semester. The Board of

Directors also identified multiple reports of violations of university policies over the course of the past 18 months. According to information provided on the GVSU Greek life webpage (www.gvsu.edu/greeklife), alcohol is not allowed in any chapter facility, house, lodge or suite, chapter funds may not be used to purchase alcohol and the illegal use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances is not tolerated by any of the National Panhellenic Conference member groups.

“The decision to close a chapter is the most difficult decision the International Fraternity makes,” said executive director Justin Kirk in an official press release. “Delta Upsilon is committed to being the premiere men’s fraternity on college campuses today. As such, we hold our members and chapters to a set a standards that, unfortunately, the Grand Valley State Chapter could not sustain.” Due to the elimination of the GVSU chapter, all fraternity operations have been immediately

shut down. Members of the chapter were given alumni status and associate members have been released from the fraternity. Fraternity members living in the chapter housing have individual leases with the third-party owner and will be able to fulfill their leases for the remainderof the school year according to the official press release. The International Fraternity will consider reinstatement of the chapSEE FRATERNITY | A2

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‘Meet the Candidates’

Defining a ‘True American’

Student senate event will allow students to get to know potential representatives BY JESS HODGE ASSOCIATE@LANTHORN.COM

From national and state elections, to student-governing body elections at universities, it’s important for voters to get to know their candidate and understand their platforms and what they are campaigning about. With this in mind, Grand Valley State University’s student senate is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” event Wednesday, March 22, at 9 p.m. in Kirkhof Center’s Pere Marquette Room. The event will be a meet-and-greet opportunity for students to ask candidates questions, for candidates to meet the students they will potentially be representing, and for candidates to meet each other. Sean O’Melia, executive vice president of student senate, encourages all students and all candidates to attend the event. “This event will be a great opportunity for being able to meet new people and find out what our future leadership could look like,” O’Melia said. “Students will have the opportunity to meet with different candidates and ask any questions that they might have. This also gives a good opportunity for other candidates to meet with their potential fellow senators which is important before our cabinet elections.” The event is seen to be beneficial for students, as they will be able to meet with the students who will po-

tentially be their representatives for the 2017-18 school year. Meet the Candidates will help inform students before they go out and vote. “You might know a few candidates already but you can vote up to 10 candidates,” O’Melia said, “which makes ‘Meet the Candidates’ a great event to meet the other leaders and ask them what their hopes and goals are and how they plan on achieving them.” Although candidates are not required to attend, O’Melia believes most of the people running for a position will attend, as this gives them an opportunity to make themselves available to students at GVSU. In addition to the obvious benefit of getting people to vote for them, candidates will also benefit and learn from the atmosphere of a competitive election. “This is a great way for candidates to work on their campaign pitches as they will have to reach out to new students if they want to find any success this year during elections as it will be very competitive,” O’Melia said. “This will be their first opportunity to work on how to sell themselves before campaigning gets under way.” And the biggest benefit of all would be meeting the other potential leaders on campus. “This will be a great way to interact and talk to people they could be working with for the next year,” O’Melia said. “So this is important

GV to host Anand Giridharadas for Community Reading Project BY DESTINY JONES DJONES@LANTHORN.COM

BIG OPPORTUNITY: Sean O’Melia makes a speech. Student senate is holding a “Meet the Candidates” event Wednesday, March 22, at 9 p.m. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

because obviously first impressions can last and most likely all of the leadership of the next student senate will be at this event.” O’Melia encourages all students to attend, so that they are able to meet future senators and ask them questions about their campaign and what platforms they are running on. For students who are unsure of what to ask, O’Melia suggests asking two big questions to every candidate. “ (One question) students could ask that are important to reinforce

would be ‘why do you want to be on student senate?’ as it’s important to find out what is driving them and if they have your best interest in mind,” he said. “The second question would be ‘how (do) you plan on staying dedicated and passionate about these goals,’ as I have seen many students who have a hard time staying dedicated through out the whole year and I would ask for students to really con-

As part of the Grand Valley State University Community Reading Project, the Brooks College Office of Integrative Learning and Advising (ILA) will host author and newspaper columnist Anand Giridharadas to give a lecture. Giridharadas will be covering themes from his most recent book, “The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas,” which follows a Muslim immigrant’s quest to spare from the death sentence the white supremacist who attempted to kill him. The lecture is open to the entire GVSU community and will take place Thursday, March 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room. Jennifer Getting Jameslyn, director of the ILA, said this book was chosen because of its themes and the questions it produced. “We felt like this book had really strong questions and themes that had been persistent since 9/11 when the events in the book took place and certainly since the book had been published (2014),” Jameslyn said. The book discusses immigration, what it means to be “American” and how we build understanding between people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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GV CAREER CENTER TO HOLD EVENT FOR STUDENTS UNSURE ABOUT FUTURE

For students who are unsure about what the future holds, the Grand Valley State University Career Center will host “How to Figure Out What’s Next” Tuesday, March 21, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center Multipurpose Room. During this event, students can talk to career counselors and advisers to start planning their futures. The event is meant for anybody who is uncertain about their major, their future career, their graduate school plans or how to use internship experience to their advantage in a job search. For more information about the event, visit www.gvsu. edu/events/how-to-figure-out-whats-next/.

-ter once all current undergraduate students are placed on alumni sta-

tus, have graduated or left GVSU. Various members of the previously Delta Upsilon chapter at GVSU were contacted via email following the announcement but

did not respond with comments. “The national board of Delta Upsilon voted to revoke the charter at Grand Valley for violations of the fraternity’s national poli-

cies,” said Eileen Sullivan, vice provost for student affairs and Dean of Students. “We respect the board’s decision to regulate their member organization. ”

16TH ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

The 16th annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium will take place Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the DeVos Center. The event is an opportunity for faculty to share how technology has improved teaching and helped student success. The event will kick off with multiple sessions put on by different faculty and staff members on different educational technologies. At the same time, a Blackboard product roadmap will be presented. In addition, there will be an ePoster session where various faculty, students and staff will present ways in which technology is assisting in various methods of teaching and learning. There will also be a keynote address on disability and an award ceremony put on by Thomas Tobin, a faculty developer and professional consultant in State College, Pennsylvania, and the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, respectively. The event is free and open to all GVSU faculty and staff. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/16th-annual-teaching-and-learning-with-technology-symposium/.

RAVE/GLOW PARTY TO BRING ATTENTION TO DATE RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT

A rave/glow party being put on by resident assistants from North C Living Center, Arthur C. Hills Living Center and Edward J. Frey Living Center will teach attendees about the dangers of date rape and sexual assault Wednesday, March 22, at 9:30 p.m. in North C Living Center 200. The event will include music, black lights, food and “mocktails,” as well as non-alcoholic drinking games. Throughout the night, RAs will run around and sneak Skittles into people’s drinks to simulate the “spiking” of somebody’s drink. At one point, the lights will go on, the music will stop and everyone will check their drinks to see if they have been spiked. Then, there will be a discussion about date rape and sexual assault with the RAs and the Grand Valley State University Police Department. After this, the lights will go back out, and the party will continue.

GV INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION TO HOST SEXY ACCENT NIGHT

To collaborate with Laker Traditions on the organization’s annual Intercultural Festival, the Grand Valley State University International Students Organization will hold its Sexy Accent Night to break down stereotypes and highlight international students and cultures. The event will be held Tuesday, March 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room. During Sexy Accent Night, there will be performances from international students and cultural organizations such as The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids Sister Cities International and the West Michigan Refugee Education and Culture Center. Local artist DJ Adrian Butler will also be featured. The event is LIB 100/201 approved and will include free food. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/ sexy-accent-night-breaking-stereotypes/.

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ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE: Students walk near the Cook-DeWitt Plaza on the Allendale Campus Monday, Feb. 20. The GVSU chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity was recently shut down by the International Fraternity after the group violated fraternity rules. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

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-sider that.” Overall, the event should help both students and the candidates learn about future expectations. Senate has played a hand in many large projects at GVSU, including promoting the Fall Break and working with state legislation to raise funding for GVSU. “You have a lot of different candidates and people to choose from, and people expect a lot out of student senate each and every year, but this is where the students come into play,” O’Melia said. “The students have to make their voices heard and the best way they can do that is by attending this event and becoming informed on what is going on, so they can vote with the best knowledge possible.”

MEETING: Student senator Jonathan Bowman participates in a general assembly Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Student senate candidates will be intoruced to GVSU at a meet-and-greet. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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SMART: Anand Giridharadas poses. Giridharadas will discuss his book for the Community Reading Project. COURTESY | EARL WILSON

“We could not have possibly anticipated how relevant (these issues) would turn out to be in terms of recent hate crimes,” Jameslyn said. “The issues were issues that we really wanted to be able to talk about on campus.” Giridharadas was born in Cleveland and grew up there as well as in Paris and Maryland. He studied politics and history at the University of Michigan and at the University of Oxford. As of 2010, he was a doctoral candidate at Harvard University. Giridharadas has appeared on radio and television programs not only in the United States but also globally with appearances on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, “Morning Joe” and “The Daily Show.” Some of the places where he has spoken in the past include Yale University, Harvard University, Princeton University, the United Nations, Google and the main stage of TED, among many others. Giridharadas also writes for The New York Times. “We’ve had, throughout the year, a lot of events that

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cover the relevant themes of the book,” said Anita Benes, the office coordinator of the ILA. “This book and lecture event is a great way to engage the college community and community at large. The main key is what is going to be relevant for Grand Valley and how we can turn this into a relevant learning experience.” Benes advises interested individuals to show up for the event at about 6 p.m. “because it does fill up.” After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session and a book signing, and copies of “True American” will be available for purchase. Jameslyn said she hopes people will gain a deeper understanding of why it is important to talk and think about questions like immigration or Islamophobia beyond the surface level. “I hope that people who take the time to read the book or attend the lecture will really start thinking about these issues in more depth with all the complex connections that play out from it,” she said. “I hope that people get a sense from reading the book of the humanity of the people who are involved in these issues.”

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Student Nurses’ Association wins Stellar School Recognition BY MEGHAN MCBRADY MMCBRADY@LANTHORN.COM

Nursing involves years of training and study, a love for helping others and an appreciation for life. For Jamie Platt, the president of the Grand Valley State University Student Nurses’ Association (SNA), having the SNA recognized for its members’ hard work and dedication demonstrates the organization members’ willingness to serve their surrounding community. “I see firsthand all the hard work people do to put on these events for people in our school and our university,” she said. “It’s nice to be recognized so that other people can see the hard work that we are doing.” Winning the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Stellar School Chapter Recognition Award, which is the highest award an SNA chapter can receive, GVSU’s SNA was recognized for promoting leadership, governance and professional development. Platt said having the Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON) and SNA get this award was a great achievement for the university. KCON is one of 31

nursing schools in the U.S. to ever receive the award, and GVSU is the second university in Michigan to ever receive it. “The application itself was six pages long, and I sent it in January, and we found out in February,” Platt said. “You have to send information that looks at at least five years’ worth of information that your SNA has done. “It really shows the great things our SNA has done over a period of time and not just in the now.” Beyond showing how the KCON faculty and dean supported the SNA, the application also included student support and the log of volunteer and clinical hours, demonstrating the leadership opportunities students have taken advantage of and the other national awards SNA and KCON have received. GVSU will receive the award at the NSNA annual convention in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, April 8, where KCON’s assistant dean, the SNA advisor and Platt will attend the ceremony. Beyond the NSNA award, SNA—along with the GVSU community—also participated in the 14th Gift of Life

Michigan Campus Challenge. GVSU was one of 14 universities and colleges in the state competing to register the most organ donors. According to the Gift of Life Michigan Facebook page, more than 3,500 Michigan residents are awaiting transplants. In January 2017, more than 21,633 individuals registered to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, and more than 20,568 individuals registered in February 2017. With over 1,600 Michigan residents signed up on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry through the campus challenge, GVSU placed second behind Wayne State University. Hadley Knudsen, the campus representative for the Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge at GVSU, organized the tabling for the campus competition to inform the GVSU community about organ donation and eliminate the stigma behind the practice. Knudsen, who is currently in Ghana as part of a two-week community health rotation for clinical hours, said in an email response how proud she was of the SNA’s second-place win. “As a student organiza-

GV’s KCON one of 31 nursing programs to receive the award

tion, we were able to sign up 204 individuals, and that’s 204 more individuals that have the potential to save or change a life,” she said. “Second place is a huge accomplishment.” Alyssa Wrubel, the communications director for the SNA, said the organization members hope to have other student organizations become involved to register even more organ donors for the following campus challenge. Obtaining the 204 donors,

she said, was a huge accomplishment, due to the competition against the larger universities and colleges in Michigan. “Hadley and I owe a huge thank you to all of our SNA volunteers who volunteered at our tabling events, advertised the event, and also a big thank you to all 204 individuals who registered to become an organ donor,” Wrubel said. “Their decision to become an organ donor today has the potential to save a life tomorrow.”

Platt said the recognition of SNA’s hard work for both the Gift of Life Michigan challenge and the NSNA award would ultimately inspire future nurses to join their cause. “Students are taking the initiative to really (make) a difference in other people’s lives,” Platt said. “That’s really what it is.” GO TO: www.gvsusna.com FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Megan Buchman (left) and Madeline Madison (right) practice giving shots. GVSU’s Student Nurses’ Association won the Stellar School Chapter Recognition Award. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

RECOGNITION

GV students to showcase original research at cell and molecular biology symposium BY DREW SCHERTZER DSCHERTZER@LANTHORN.COM

Cell and molecular biology (CMB) seniors are preparing to present their final projects to the Grand Valley State University community. Some seniors have been preparing their work since their freshman year at GVSU. The CMB department has planned for the symposium to take place during three sessions over two days at the P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science.

The event, “II Annual Cell & Molecular Biology Symposium,” will take place Friday, March 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “It’s a huge learning experience to learn how the research world works,” said Jonathon Richards, one of the presenters. “It will show how much work people put into their research, and observers can learn bountiful amounts.” Richards has been working on his research on Drosophila flies since 2014. His

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research will be about correlations between telomere length and how long the flies live with different lengths. Richards hopes his research can be juxtaposed with humans and that by applying a similar principle, humans can one day make the aging process more enjoyable. The three sessions are separated by categories. Researchers like Richards are under cell division and will present Friday. The second session Saturday will feature antibiotic resistance and infectious diseases. The third and final session will focus on

protein-protein interactions followed by gene expression. CMB professor Agnieszka Szarecka expressed her pride in her students. She said the opportunity to present research would be an invaluable experience different from what students typically get sitting in a classroom. Many of her students have presented their research at national or international conferences, like presenter Zachary Klamer. Szarecka said the researchers have formulated research questions, involved themselves in exper-

iments and have collected data to turn into posters to present. She thinks attendees can learn a vast amount from the presentations beyond just information. “I think it would be great encouragement for other students to get similar experience,” Szarecka said. “They can see how much fun it is to be involved and to do something not yet done by anyone else.” Szarecka has been one of the main organizers for the symposium. She thinks the main goal behind the event is to provide students with

experience doing what they will one day be doing as part of their careers. She said the symposium would provide excellent research practice for students interested in pursuing graduate school or related professional work. She said the presenters were training with scientists, doing active research in labs and trying to solve questions that didn’t have answers at the end of a book. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

The ‘buzz’ on honeybees

GV Beekeepers hold educational event BY DYLAN GROSSER DGROSSER@LANTHORN.COM

SWEET: Megan Damico works with bees at the Holland Meijer Campus Apiary Friday, Feb. 17. COURTESY | GVSU BEEKEEPERS CLUB

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The plight of honeybees in the world is still a major concern for the future of the ecosystem and the conservation of the environment. Pesticides, invasive plants, invasive parasites and deforestation are all causes of the global decline of honeybee populations. The Grand Valley State University beekeeping club is helping to raise awareness of the decline of honeybees by hosting events that feature information

about honeybees and show off natural products made with GVSU bee honey. The GVSU Beekeepers held an event Friday, March 17, called “Teas, Bees and Beekeeping” to discuss the basics of honeybee biology and to educate on the fundamentals of beekeeping. Liberal studies professor Anne Marie Fauvel gave the presentation on honeybees to the mixed crowd of those who were either a part of the beekeeping club or were interested but thus far noncommittal. Megan Damico is one

of the three co-presidents of the GVSU Beekeepers and said the event was created because of feedback from members who wanted more general knowledge about honeybees. “We thought it would be a good thing to start with basics, so really learning the fundamentals of bees that helps you see the broader picture of why beekeeping is important for conservation,” Damico said. Fauvel said the winter season is the time when beekeepers see the most hive loss, but this winter, the

beekeeping club has experienced an unprecedented zero percent hive loss during the past few months in both the Holland and Allendale apiary sites. Fauvel attributed the success to the “warm” winter of 2016-17 but said the weather has made the bees more active during a time when they should be less active, causing them to eat up their food stores more quickly, so much so, in fact, that Fauvel has had to actually feed the honeybees. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

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Change is coming, even if you’re tired of it

BY SHAE SLAUGHTER EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

In the past six months, our country has undergone a slew of changes. Some have been good, some have been bad and some are kind of just a moot point. One of these changes is a general increase in empowerment among minorities, specifically women, but to get to that point they have also had to deal with major setbacks. What’s important about these bumps in the road isn’t their existence, but rather people’s reaction to them. Streets have quite literally been flooded with all of the people who are in support of these issues during the marches that have started for women. Not everyone sees this as a positive though. Often I see social media posts or hear people saying ‘I’m so tired of feminists.’ Every time I hear this phrase I get even more annoyed than I do when I try to understand chemistry. Y’all know what feminism is right? If you do and you’re still sick of it, you’re the problem, the feminists are not. Feminism by definition is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. How dare us, right? That being said, I can understand being annoyed by certain demonstrations of feminism or by women who hate men, but that stereotypical bra burning ideal doesn’t apply to feminism as a whole. The women and men marching as self-identified feminists have so many goals; they aren’t merely looking for attention. They want equal pay, equal opportunity and equal representation in politics among other things. The only reason that people are tired of feminism is because feminists will not be silenced,

they still have issues left to fight for. Looking back on the United States history, people were tired of Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights too. He caused a stir, wanted a change and it wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. So tell me, those of you who are tired of feminists, just what annoys you so much? Is it their voice, their strength? If you’re a man, I’m not surprised feminism challenges the patriarchy, something that is debatably tried and true. If you’re a woman, well you should thank prior feminists for the ability to voice your opinion so easily, for the right to vote, for the right to employment and many other things. If you identify with another gender, you should support a rise to equality just the way other people support LGBTQ equality. The other common argument I hear against feminism is that we already have equality so we don’t need to keep bringing up these issues. I appreciate that opinion but I believe it is incorrect and here’s why: the pay gap, sexual assault statistics, the glass ceiling, gender constructs and the list goes on. Women as a whole are pushed to deal with problems that are different than men. Phrases like ‘stay at home mom,’ ‘you hit like a girl’ and ‘best female athlete’ all have connotations that aren’t applied to men, a weaker and more sensitive connotation. Women and men are not the same, I am not naive enough to believe that. We are anatomically, biologically and in some ways mentally different. These differences do not make women any less human or any less important than men in the same way that a darker skin tone doesn’t make you any less than a white one does. That’s what feminism is for, a constant, echoing and loud reminder of what women deserve, what people deserve. So to those who are off put by this strength and annoyed by its presence, I cannot apologize because I am not sorry it exists. Change is coming, slowly but surely, one burning bra or one march at a time.

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Extra thought should be put into consequences of actions as college students

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eople love to hate on college students. We’re lazy, we’re whiny and all we care about is getting drunk on the weekends. Of course, these stereotypes are not true of the entire college population, but it always hurts our credibility as college students when someone proves these statements to be true. Recently, a chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Grand Valley State University was shut down for violating a number of Fraternity Loss Prevention Policies regarding alcohol and drugs during the fall 2016 semester. Even though we know this is not an accurate reflection of Greek life at GVSU as a whole, these kinds of actions do not bode well for others involved. This idea does not apply only to Greek life. As student leaders, we’re all responsible for representing our organizations and the GVSU student body in a way that demands respect. Though it may seem that our influence only goes as far as the Allendale Campus, the truth is that our reach is much larger than that. Not only are we representing GVSU, but we are setting an example for college students across the nation. When you agree to pay thousands of dollars to attend

GVSU, you’re not just paying for classes: You’re investing in the reputation embedded in our university. But that reputation didn’t come when the university was built. It was created and built upon by the students at GVSU. We have to continue this by ensuring we act in a manner that shows everyone how great our university is. Yes, it sounds corny, but it’s true. Students should act in a way that would make T. Haas proud to point at them and say, ‘That’s a Laker.’ If your actions wouldn’t be T. Haas-approved, maybe you should rethink what you’re about to do. We go to a great school, and we should treat it as such. We know that everyone makes mistakes. Not every one of our choices is going to be a winner, but with a little extra thought and consideration, we can more easily avoid negative consequences. Remember, part of being a member of a group or organization means that you have to think beyond how a decision will affect you personally. So, before you drink your weekend away or get involved in potentially hazardous activities, remember to be responsible and think about how you’re representing GVSU. Have fun, be safe and spread that positive Laker effect.

Know when to put your phone away

BY CLAIRE FISHER EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

Three firetrucks, two ambulances, and police cars filled the parking lot at my apartment complex this weekend. Just after the firefighters had put out the fire and were interviewing the apartment tenants, my neighbors drove up to the scene laughing and pointing at the fire. As they exited their car, one of them put on his Avia-

tor sunglasses, squatted, and made a duck face while his roommate took his picture in front of the firetrucks. While the neighbors were not taking selfies, their inability to take the situation seriously and their decision to take a picture in such a lighthearted fashion showed an ugly side “selfie-culture.” Selfies are not entirely to blame for the neighbors’ insensitivity, most of it probably has to do with their personalities. But they aren’t the only people taking insensitive pictures at inappropriate times. There are times when it’s okay to take a picture with a silly face, and there are times when you should put your phone away. Beyond my neighbors, a recent project called “Yolocaust” highlighted people who were posting on social media selfies and silly pictures from the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.

The artist who started the project combined the photos taken at the memorial with footage from Nazi concentration camps. The combination of the atrocities and the silly pictures taken by tourists, showed how disrespectful and inappropriate their photos were. While nobody died in the fire at my apartment complex, my neighbors’ instinct to pull out their phones and pose for photos is just as disrespectful. Somebody’s home caught fire. Their belongings might have been damaged. Firefighters put themselves in danger to put it out. My neighbors took somebody else’s low moment and turned it into a hilarious photo opportunity. Know when to put your phone away. If somebody is hurting, if somebody is in danger, if there’s any question in your mind that it might be inappropriate to take a photo, put

your phone away. I understand that social media is now how we process, explain, and talk about the events happening around us. It’s how we connect with our friends and share news. It’s not inappropriate to post on social media about something that’s happened in our lives or the things that we’re doing, even if there’s a tragedy. But when you post about a tragedy, don’t turn it into a joke. And don’t make a duck face. Next time, when you go to take that photo, when you go to pose in front of a firetruck or a Holocaust memorial, stop. Take a moment and think. Think about who you might be hurting. Think about the scene around you and whether taking a selfie would be disrespectful. Know when to take a picture and when to put your phone away.

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Education Commission releases solutions for Michigan school systems President Haas leads task force to present recommendations for K-12 dilemmas BY DYLAN GROSSER DGROSSER@LANTHORN.COM

The 21st Century Michigan Education Commission has now concluded and has produced a report containing 32 recommendations pertaining to Michigan’s education system. The chairman of the commission, Grand Valley State

University President Thomas Haas, said the recommendations outlined in the report are necessary to save Michigan from its current low-ranking status in K-12 education. The commission was created via executive order by Gov. Rick Snyder to take a diverse group of Michigan educators and have them

identify what steps the state must take to be on par with other states in terms of education. Michigan lags behind many states in education across the board but mainly in K-12. The state ranks 41st in fourth-grade reading and 37th in eighthgrade math performance, according to the report.

PROBLEM-SOLVING: GVSU President Thomas Haas and Marcia Haas attend the career fair in the DeVos Place Thursday, Feb. 23. Haas chaired a commission to address education issues. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

The report also mentions that black students in Michigan have the lowest fourth-grade reading performance in the country, and higher-income white students are some of the lowest performing in that national category as well. The summary of the report said there is a need to address the causes of underperformance in Michigan in order to solve the problem. “Our system must recognize and address this disparity and do much more to reverse the connection between learning outcomes and race/ethnicity, disability status, and socioeconomic status,” the report said. Haas said if all 32 recommendations were implemented, it would transform education and the state of Michigan. “It’s a compelling document, and if we do nothing, then we will continue to be mired in mediocrity,” he said. He stressed the impor-

tance of education as a public good laid out in the Michigan constitution. “We need to have educated citizens that can serve and use their skill sense and their talents to help move the state along economically and also in service,” Haas said. The recommendations were established with the complete consensus of the commission’s 25 board members. Haas said they have the opportunity to achieve the vision of Michigan moving from where it is now in education to being top 10 in the country. “And we have to do it because if not, we will be where we are and struggling to really be a vital and vibrant state,” Haas said. Many of the recommendations were modeled after systems in states such as Massachusetts, which has one of the highest K-12 pro-

grams in the U.S. “We really wanted to see what those high-performing systems are doing to achieve the outcomes that are at a higher level than what we are,” Haas said. Haas said education does not receive enough funding in Michigan. “I think it’s clear that we have in fact not kept up with the higher performing states and nations,” he said. The report was delivered to the governor Tuesday, February 28, and a press conference was held on the report Friday, March 10, in Detroit. Haas said he has confidence in the recommendations being taken seriously after conversations he has had with the governor. He said there is some urgency to fixing Michigan’s education system and that there is also a “long ways to go.” The full report is available online.

STUDY ABROAD

Connecting with her roots

GV student uses Gilman Scholarship to travel to Poland BY KYLE DOYLE

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Everyone has a heritage, a rich background of culture, history and traditions that makes them who they are. Heritage is even how some people define themselves and place their identities. One Grand Valley State University student used the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to go back to the country of her roots last fall and find out what her heritage really meant. Jennifer Polasek, a GVSU senior, was the recent winner of the Gilman Scholarship, which is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. Polasek used the scholarship to travel to Poland, where her family hails from. “I thought it was so interesting to go back to a country where my family is from,” Polasek said. “It was important to go back and see the culture and the language.” After the Polish program was cut at GVSU, Polasek started looking at options for study abroad and how to

pay for it. She discovered the Gilman Scholarship with the help of advisors at the Padnos International Center. She applied and received the full amount and began to plan where she was going to go. Polasek stayed in the Polish city of Kraków and studied at Jagiellonian University, the same university in which Nicolaus Copernicus studied. While there, Polasek also traveled around the country and continent visiting places such as the Auschwitz concentration camp and Grand Rapids’ Polish sister city, Bielsko-Biała. She also helped at the U.S. consulate with English-language clubs aimed at children and adults. “(It) was basically an afterwork/after-school program that (the consulate has) for any Polish citizens,” Polasek said. “I would have a small presentation put in place just to have some talking points, and then we would kind of just have an open discussion, and it would be a good time for them to work on their English-language skills.” Being both Polish and Czech, Polasek wanted to know more about her Polish ancestry. She knew her grand-

mother was a first-generation U.S. immigrant, and she knew a bit of her backstory, but she didn’t know it all. While in Poland, Polasek had conversations with her professors and was able to gain a great deal of knowledge about where her Polish family hails from. Along with this, she was able to check out her Czech side, too, seeing the work of a famous related sculptor, Albin Polasek, in Prague. “When we stepped off the train (in Prague), there was a sculpture right away of Woodrow Wilson sculpted by him,” Polasek said. “It was really amazing.” The Gilman Scholarship is a federally funded scholarship that assists U.S. students who wish to travel abroad. Those interested in applying have to write an essay stating why they want to go and then also produce a plan for a service project that advocates study abroad and the country they went to. The service project has to be completed within five months of the person’s return. For Polasek, she chose to do a multitude of different things across various platforms. While in Poland, she

did a video series and a weekly blog about what she was doing. While there, she wrote articles about her trip in Grand Rapids’ sister city for Awesome Mitten, a Michigan tourism site, as well as Pure Michigan. On campus, she has written for GVNow and In Writing and given a public talk about her experiences. “I’m a public relations minor, so it was kind of fun to plan all this out and kind of connect with the community to kind of get it promoted the best I could,” Polasek said. “So, it was kind of testing what I was learning anyway and putting it into action.” After spending threeand-a-half months in the country learning about its history and her own, Polasek knows that everything she’s learned and experienced will be something she will always have and never lose. “No matter what, it broadened my perspective,” Polasek said. “Everything I did there I can take with me and build off of for future skills, which is really the best thing about study abroad, no matter what.”

EXPANDING HER HORIZONS: Jennifer Polasek strikes a pose in the Mary Idema Pew Library Saturday, March 18. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

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Getting competitive BY MEGAN WEBSTER MWEBSTER@LANTHORN.COM

The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Michigan, will be the site of the sixth annual “THE Project” collegiate student competition and the corresponding Reverse Career Fair Monday, April 10. This event, put on by the Western Michigan chapter of the Project Management Institute (WMPMI), will feature teams composed of college students from all across West Michigan in a project management competition. Kim Kalman, the intercollegiate project director at WMPMI, said the competition would emphasize the importance of efficient project management skills in today’s business world. “(The competition) is to promote project management,”

Kalman said. “It’s to let the students within our community to know how important project management is for the future of business because project management addresses change. It’s a temporary endeavor, and it facilitates change.” The competition has effectively been in progress since the first of the year when the teams began working on their specific projects. Since then, there have been four different stages of deliverables. Monday, April 10, will be the day the teams will present their project management work, shooting for the first-place prize of $5,000, which will be split between the first-place team members. Second place will win $3,000, and third place will win $2,000. According to a press release about the competition, the

NETWORKING: Payton Mills talks to a potential employer at the career fair in the DeVos Place Thursday, Feb. 23. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

GV students to participate in ‘THE Project,’ Reverse Career Fair

participating students “were challenged to design and create an implementation plan to promote a community garden or farm on a location in Michigan that spans a five-year period of time.” The teams were each assigned a specific scenario and paired with a certified mentor to assist them in creating their project plans. Kalman said many people have come together, despite their busy lives, to ensure the students are as successful as possible and the event runs as smoothly as possible. “The professionals that have their full-time jobs step up to the plate and offer to mentor the students,” Kalman said. “It’s not only the core team, but we have chapter members that work directly with the teams. We have mentors, the board, the executive judges. It takes a community of professionals to make all of this work.” As part of the competition, there will be a Reverse Career Fair taking place Monday, April 10, at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Michigan. This event will be nestled between different rounds of the competition and is similar to a traditional career fair except the students will set up booths with their credentials while

the business people of the local area walk around. Rachel Krug, a member on Grand Valley State University’s team, will be competing with her fellow students Monday, April 10. She said the experience she’s gained from participating in this competition has been invaluable. “In the last few months, this competition has proven to be one of the most valuable educational experiences I’ve had, either during my total undergraduate or to-date graduate careers,” Krug said. She also mentioned that working with other students who hold diverse ranges of expertise has led to the overall benefit of the competition, as well as the real-life application skills they are contributing to their project. “Working in a group of people with diverse backgrounds and expertise, the greatest benefit of this competition is the very tangible nature of it,” Krug said. “We are working on a real problem, with real deadlines, in a format that expects certain outcomes yet allows for creativity.” GO TO: www.wmpmi.org FOR MORE INFORMATION

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LITERATURE

ARTS AT A GLANCE ROCKET STOVE WORKSHOP

Campus Life at Grand Valley State University will host a workshop focused on using local material to produce efficient heat Monday, March 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lubbers Family Farm in Grand Rapids. Special guest Deanne Bednar of The Stawbale Studio located in Oxford, Michigan will lead the workshop, educating participants on rocket stoves and providing guidance through the construction of a rocket stove on GVSU’s Sustainable Agriculture Project.

INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL

The Intercultural Festival has been an annual tradition at Grand Valley State University since 2005. Each year, the event is held to recognize and celebrate the ways in which individuals across campus are diverse. This year, the festival will be held Tuesday, March 21, all day in various locations on the Allendale Campus. The goal for the event is to spark a proud sense of diversity and acceptance through an array of free refreshments, good music, dancing, displays and opportunities to learn about different cultures.

Fishladder to publish 14th edition of student work BY CARMEN SMITH CSMITH@LANTHORN.COM

Grand Valley State University publication Fishladder, celebrates its 14th year with a fresh batch of original pieces of writing and artwork. The 2017 edition of Fishladder will be released at an unveiling party Friday, April 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The location is to be determined and will be established shortly. Fishladder is a collection of

THEATER AT GRAND VALLEY PRESENTS: HELEN

The theater department at Grand Valley State University will hold performances of Helen beginning Friday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theater in the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus. Tickets will be available to purchase at the Louis Armstrong Theatre box Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as the 20/20 Desk located in the Kirkhof Center.

GRAND RAPIDS RECORDS AND CD SHOW

Looking to expand your music collection? Stop in at the Grand Rapids Record and CD Show Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westgate Bowl Center in Grand Rapids (4486 Alpine Ave. NW). Vendors from various shops around the greater Grand Rapids area will be selling or trading vinyl records, CDs, music memorabilia and tapes from all genres of music. Admission to the event is $2 per person.

JOURNAL: Fishladder, 2016 edition. COURTESY| SCHOLARWORKS@GVSU

artwork and literature created by GVSU students. The genres include: art and photography, fiction, nonfiction and poetry. At the end of every fall semester, students have an opportunity to submit their work to the Fishladder website before embarking on winter break. Each genre has an editor and an assistant editor as well as a designated group of readers. Fishladder members meet in January and February to discuss the pieces they think would most benefit the publication. This year, the staff had a “final pick” meeting, calling together all board members, editors and readers to chose the pieces that would best represent the GVSU community. Anyone can submit, regardless of major and year, to as many genres as they desire. “It’s important to recognize student work in a way that goes outside of the classroom,” said Amorek Huey, Fishladder supervisor. “Most students write in class, but if you want to be a writer or an artist, you want an audience that’s not just your teachers and your classmates.” The current staff at Fishlad-

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der includes: Sarah Smith, edi- think that it’s one step closer tor-in-chief, Chiara Licari and to reaching that goal.” Kathryn Davis, assistant editors After the new edition is and Sara Krahel, design editor. published, it will be available Fishladder is an oppor- in the Writing Center or the tunity granted to students to study room on the third floor have their work published and of Lake Ontario Hall. showcased in a tangible, easCopies will also be disily accessible journal, provid- tributed at Campus Life ing a unique chance to get their Night, and select experts in names out into Fishladder will the open. be showcased “It represents in the gallera lot of people “(Fishladder) is this ies in the Kirkon campus hof Center and voice that is being that would like Lake Ontario published, and as to show their Hall on the Alstudents, we don’t work. With scilendale Camence, you have make it into journals pus. this research “I think as much as we apply that you presit is amazing and want.” ent, and with that the stuwriting you dents who are have this crepublished in CHIARA LICARI ative side and Fishladder are FISHLADDER EDITOR you need a proalready able to fessional side,” say they have Licari said. “It’s this voice been published before gradthat’s being published, and as uating, which is an amazstudents we don’t make it into ing opportunity,” Krahel journals as much as we apply said. “This is a great way and want. to showcase GVSU student It’s something we’re work and make the pieces working toward as we’re be- people have to write or crecoming professionals, and I ate for class assignments

ORGANIZATION

Arts at Noon series continues with performance from GV music professor BY SIDNEY SELVIG SELVIGS@LANTHORN.COM

Arts at Noon at Grand Valley State University provides students with the opportunity to listen to the mesmerizing sounds of various international and national ensembles and choirs. This semester, the lineup includes a piano trio, a jazz quartet, 12th century vocal music, a New York music ensemble, a percussion group featuring steel band music and a special performance from GVSU affiliate professor music, Gregory Crowell. Crowell’s show “A Menagerie of Keyboards,” will take place Wednesday, March 29, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cook- DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus. The performance will fea-

ture several keyboard instruments, including an organ and three different harpsichords, with music specifically selected to highlight the different sounds that each of the harpsichords can produce. He’s chosen to play primarily 17th and 18th century music to emphasize certain instruments. In addition, Crowell also plans to incorporate 19th century music to exaggerate the pedal work of some of the instruments. “Live performance, whether at a keyboard or any other instrument, is all about interaction with the audience,” said Brian Young, a professional accompanist and instructor of keyboard musicianship at GVSU. “Seeing and hearing everything the performer does to produce their sound and feeling the energy of the audience can’t be reproduced

by recordings.” Crowell has appeared as an organist, harpsichordist, clavichordist, lecturer and conductor in all corners of the world, including: Germany, Holland, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Canada and the United States. He has performed in many international festivals and conventions, including the Boston Early Music Festival, Regional V Convention of the American Guild of Organists and 11 National Conventions of the Organ Historical Society. His performances have been broadcasted all over the United States, including: Boston, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Crowell has earned degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of Cincinnati, and has studied at the North German Organ Academy, Academia del Organo (Pistoia, Italy) and Musika Hamabostaldia (San Sebastian, Spain). Despite his accomplish-

ments and success, Crowell still works diligently to continue to grow as a musician. Studying, practice and imagination are the keys to making the music more than just notes on a page–music is also about commitment. The goal is to allow audience members access to the history behind the music through the performance. “You do your best to come to an understanding with your music,” Crowell said. “Then you have to surrender yourself to it.” Crowell will be holding future performances Saturday, April 8, for the Early Music Ensemble and a collaborative show with GVSU associate music professor and renowned cellist, Pablo Mahve-Veglia Wednesday, April 19. All GVSU students and faculty members are encouraged to attend the remaining Arts at Noon performances this semester. The series is free and open the public.

KEYBOARD: Crowell’s performance will feature segments played by a hapsichord as well as an organ. COURTESY | GREGORY CROWELL

COLLABORATE: Members of Momentum practice throughout the semester to prepare for a spring concert. COURTESY | ALYSSA WRUBEL

Student-run dance organization Momentum encourages self-expression BY KATE BRANUM ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

At Grand Valley State University, self-expression is valued and encouraged. Campus is full of unique opportunities and organizations that provide students with a chance to unwind and indulge in their favorite hobbies. Among these outlets is a student-run dance program called Momentum. Momentum was founded a few years ago by several students in the dance department who sought extended practice time outside of their classes. Eventually, the original members decided to develop their practice circle into an official organization, inviting both other dance students and non dance majors to join. Mackenzie Matyn, Momentum president and Jayma Carney, vice president both joined the organization over two years ago as a way to finetune their dance skills and help others do the same. “What’s special about Momentum is, us dance department majors and minors are together all the time and we’re used to working with one another,” Matyn said, “but we get

to recruit so many dancers on campus who aren’t a part of the dance department who have danced in high school or in their childhood and just want to continue dancing.” The organization is comprised of several student choreographers, dancers and technical crew members. At the beginning of each semester, auditions are held to determine which dance pieces will debut in a concert that takes places at the end of the semester. What’s unique about these auditions is that every group or individual who submits a piece gets a slot. Once auditions are over, each group works with a Momentum student choreographer that works with the dancers on their piece. The organization doesn’t assign specific practice times, which allows all students involved to find a time that works best with their schedules. Usually, the groups are asked to meet each week for about an hour to make sure they are ready for the concert. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE

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DII HOCKEY

EIGHT FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO TAKE PART IN GVSU PRO DAY

Grand Valley State is hosting its annual NFL Pro Day Monday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m at the Kelly Family Sports Center. The Lakers will have eight players participate in a variety of drills in front of NFL scouts. Aaron Cox, Marquez Gollman, Alton Voss, De’Ondre Hogan, David Talley, Mark Rosenquist, Donte Carey and Sydney Omameh will all participate in the event. GVSU has had success in the recent past marketing its players to the professional scouts. The Lakers have five former players in the NFL and two in the Canadian Football League. Charles Johnson recently signed with the Carolina Panthers while Dan Skuta is continuing his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brandon Carr recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens to join up with former Laker Matt Judon on the defensive side of the ball. Offensive lineman Tim Lelito is currently a free agent but recently visited with the Detroit Lions. Brandon Revenberg will play his second season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats while Josh Bourke currently plays for the Toronto Argonauts.

GVSU MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAMS WIN SATURDAY MATCH

The Grand Valley State men’s and women’s tennis teams won its out-of-conference matchups over the weekend. The men’s team beat DePauw 5-4 while the women’s team cruised to a 9-0 win. In the men’s match, the Lakers used a strong showing in singles play to guide them to a win. Sebastien Lescoulie won the No. 1 matchup 6-2, 6-0. The No. 3 player Jack Geissler won a close match 7-6 (7-2), 6-4. Both Zach Phillips and Jack Heiniger lost close three-set matches in singles play, but Nicholas Urban and Alex van de Steenoven gave the Lakers a 4-2 advantage after singles play. In doubles play, the Lakers faltered a little but did enough to get the 5-4 win. GVSU’s No. 1 and 2 doubles partners lost their match, but No. 3 pairing of Urban and Geissler won their match handily 8-2. On the women’s side, the Lakers coasted to a 9-0 win over Aquinas. In singles play, all six matches were decided in two sets with Aquinas reaching only three game wins in two of the 12 sets. Doubles play saw much of the same with No. 1 pairing Madison Ballard and Rachel Sumner winning their matchup 8-3. The No. 2 and 3 pairings won their matches 8-1 and 8-0 respectively.

HEADS HELD HIGH: Tom Lusynski takes the punk down the ice during the game against Michigan State Friday Jan. 27. The Grand Valley State men’s club hockey team fell to Liberty University in the National Championship semifinals after a back-and-forth game resulted in a lucky bounce from the opposing team. GVL | EMILY FRYE

‘Nothing to be ashamed of’ GV falls in semifinals of ACHA National Championship BY ROBBIE TRIANO RTRIANO@LANTHORN.COM

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fter a monthlong hiatus awaiting the ACHA Division II National Championship tournament, the Grand Valley State men’s club hockey team (DII) finally stepped onto the ice willing to prove itself as the nation’s top team starting

Wednesday, March 15, in Columbus, Ohio. The Lakers ended their regular season (23-4-3) and carried that success into the tournament winning their first three pool-play games. Wins included an 8-5 victory over University of NevadaLas Vegas, 3-0 win over Ohio University, and a back-andforth 4-3 victory over William Paterson University. But GVSU’s title hopes

came to a close after losing a 4-3 dogfight against Liberty University in the semifinals Saturday, March 18. Although the outcome didn’t sway in their direction, head coach Mike Forbes told his team they had nothing to hang their heads about. “There wasn’t just one thing you could point or a finger at any one person on why we lost that game,” Forbes said. “We ended the

season with around 20 games without a loss before Liberty. To put together that type of string and be one game away from a national final, all I could tell the team after the game was there’s nothing to be ashamed of and it was a pleasure to coach them.” GVSU found themselves dug in a 2-0 hole against Liberty until freshman Ryan Hein scored with 25 seconds remain-

ing in the first period. Alex Ostrowski brought the score even after scoring with nine minutes into the second period. From that point on, both teams exchanged back-andforth goals including one by GVSU’s Ryker Barber to make it 3-3 with 12 minutes left in regulation. With one minute remainSEE HOCKEY | A8

BASEBALL

BRANDON CARR SIGNS WITH THE BALTIMORE RAVENS

Former Grand Valley State cornerback and free agent Brandon Carr recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year contract worth $6 million. Carr spent his first nine seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys. Carr’s contract includes three years of team options that add up for a $23 million contract. Carr is a former fifth-round pick that spent five seasons solidifying the Cowboys defense. He has started every game of his career since 2008 which is the longest active streak in the NFL for cornerbacks. Carr has not recorded an interception since 2013, but with the Ravens he may be asked to be more aggressive on the ball. He is also active in the defensive run game.

HOMERUN HITTER: Johnny Nate smacks the ball against Northwood University Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Grand Valley State’s baseball team went 2-1 in their weekend road trip to Wisconsin-Parkside, winning their first two games with the help of their strong pitchers, but dropped their final game in a pitchers duel. GVL | EMILY FRYE

‘We battled, we fought’ GV goes 2-1 in three-game road trip to Wisconsin-Parkside

BY JOSH PEICK JPEICK@LANTHORN.COM

In the last weekend before GLIAC play starts, the Grand Valley State baseball team won two of three games against WisconsinParkside in Westfield, Indiana. The Lakers won the first two games 5-1 and 7-3 before dropping the last game 1-0 in a pitcher’s duel. In a chilly first game Saturday, March 18, the Lakers (11-6) used a strong

seven-inning outing from starting pitcher Jake Mason to grab the win in the series opener. Mason recorded only three strikeouts but allowed only one run on five hits. “With weather that cold you really just have to get a grip for everything,” Mason said. “I just tried to locate on the outside part of the plate and let the fielders behind me work.” Johnny Nate opened up the scoring for GVSU in the

second inning with an RBI single. After Wisconsin-Parkside answered back in the third inning, the Lakers broke the game open in the sixth inning with four runs. Austin LaDoux ripped a double down the right field line to score Ryan Blake-Jones. In the first game of the Sunday, March 19 doubleheader, the Lakers got another strong outing from their pitchers. Ryan Arnold gave up only two earned runs in 4.2 innings before

Noah Lamboley came into the game to shut the door. Lamboley got his third win in the final two-plus innings. “Right now we have a few innings that have distorted our pitching numbers,” said GVSU coach Jamie Detillion. “When you look across the board, our pitching efficiency is pretty good.” With a one-run lead heading into the final inning, the Lakers scored three runs to ensure a win. It all started with a solo

homerun from LaDoux. “I didn’t really get that pitch to drive and went into battle mode once I got two strikes,” LaDoux said. “I just tried to put a good swing on the ball and happened to get it.” Following the homerun, Nate knocked in a run with a single before Connor Glick drove in two runs with a double to left center. “We battled, we fought, we SEE BASEBALL | A8

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‘We put it all together’ GV outscores Purdue-Northwest 13-0 in doubleheader sweep

BY BEAU TROUTMAN SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State softball team, ranked first in the GLIAC preseason poll, began the season with high expectations. The Lakers unexpectedly lost nine of their 12 games on the trip, causing a team that went to the Division II College World Series last year to reconvene and refocus. They did just that, and the Lakers started to piece themselves back together with a doubleheader sweep over the Purdue-Northwest Pride on the road Sunday, March 19. The Lakers (8-10) started the day with a 7-0 victory in game one thanks to

a complete game shutout from sophomore ace Allison Lipovsky, who gave up only two hits and one walk to with 11 strikeouts. Game two wasn’t much different, as the Lakers held on to a 1-0 lead until they scored five runs in the fifth on the way to a 6-0 win. Junior transfer pitcher Allie Grys followed Lipovsky’s performance with a complete game shutout of her own. She allowed four hits and two walks, and fanned five Pride batters. “We put it all together today,” said GVSU coach Dana Callihan. “One thing that we really focused on throughout the week was getting the leadoff batter out. If somebody did get on, (we focused on) coming back and shutting down

the next one and not letting things snowball. Both pitchers did a great job with that.” The Lakers got a sneak-preview of the Pride, who will join the GLIAC as a full-time member in the 2017-18 season. The Laker bats were active early in game one, and GVSU sophomore Shannon Flaherty got the scoring started with a base-clearing two-RBI double in the top of the first. Senior Janae Langs, who played in her first game in the diamond since helping the women’s basketball team to a second-round berth in the NCAA tournament, doubled in her first at-bat of the season in the top of the second. She later scored on a sacrifice-fly from Kelsey Dominguez. Senior Jenna Lenza scored junior

SHUT DOWN: Janae Langs goes to bunt the ball. The Laker women’s softball team shut down the Purdue-Northwest Pride 13-0 during their doubleheader games Sunday, March 13. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF

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ing, Liberty’s top scorer Devon Docksteader controlled the puck after a faceoff in the Liberty zone. Docksteader then proceeded to skate toward the GVSU zone and tacked on the game’s deciding goal with 45 seconds remaining to give his team the 4-3 victory. “Their leading scorer was the wrong guy who ended up with the puck and he made a very nice play and that’s just the way it went,” Forbes said. “We had a couple of good looks in the last 30 seconds, but Liberty had some blocked shots and made a couple of great saves. I thought we dominated for two periods of hockey, but sometimes it’s just not meant to be.” Although a bitter end-

Kaylie Rhynard with an RBI single and the Lakers ended the inning with a 4-0 advantage. “Florida was a little rough and we knew that we had a lot to work on this week,” Lenza said. “We focused on little things and put that into our games today. It was nice to see how the way the team started was not going to define the rest of our season. “It was nice to see it was not all talk and we could actually do it.” The Lakers got another RBI single from Lenza in the fifth and two more from Rhynard (sixth inning) and junior Tanner Kiessel (seventh inning). Lenza, Rhynard, Flaherty and junior Teagan Shomin each batted 2-for-4 on the day. The second game did not

get off to as quick a start as the first. Shomin got the scoring started with a twoout RBI double in the top of the third inning. The Pride threatened the Lakers with a leadoff double in the bottom half of the inning, but Grys got the next two batters out to keep the 1-0 lead. In the top of the fifth, the Lakers exploded for five runs thanks to a fielder’s choice RBI from Dominguez and a pair of two-RBI doubles from Lenza and senior Ellie Balbach. Balbach led the Lakers at the plate, batting 3-for-4 with the two scores. Grys secured the win with her best performance to date in her first season wearing Laker blue.

“I think I’m adjusting how I should be,” Grys said. “The team always has my back, there’s good leadership and communication.” GVSU begins conference play this weekend. The Lakers will travel to Ashland for a doubleheader Saturday, March 25, and then to Ohio Dominican Sunday, March 26 ,for another doubleheader matchup. The Lakers hope to prove the struggles of the spring break trip are behind them. “We just have to go in and play the best that we can play if we want to compete in the GLIAC,” Callihan said. “We have to do it day in and day out, every inning, every pitch.”

BATTER UP: Senior Janae Langs watches the play before she runs. Langs played in her first game this weekend since helping the women’s basketball team in the NCAA tournament. GVL | KEVIN SIELAFF

ing to his team’s season, the freshman standout Hein couldn’t be disappointed with their performance. “There’s no reason we should have our heads down,” Hein said. “I think the last game against Liberty was a tough loss because we deserved to win. “We outshot them and played them the whole second and third period, but they got a lucky bounce at the right time. You can’t win them all and it’s a tough pill we have to swallow.” Notable Laker performances over the four game period were: Barber (five goals), Tommy Carey (three goals, one assist), Zach Resnick (four assists), Troy Marrett (three goals), and Collin Finkhouse (one goal, two assists). Goaltender Jared Maddock finished the tournament with a 3-1 record and 86 saves. Competing against programs who have the ability to recruit nationally and internationally, coach Forbes

commends his players for choosing to commit their time and talents without scholarship to GVSU. “On Liberty University’s team they only have one player from the United States and the rest are either recruited from Canada or Sweden,” Forbes said. “The kids who play for us come to Grand Valley and just want to play hockey. It speaks very highly of our program and the kids we have so we can compete against these independent schools that play by an entirely different set of rules. That’s a complement to our players year in and out.” The wound of losing is still fresh in the minds of Forbes and Hein, but the success of this season and the momentum the Lakers plan to carry into the next gives reason for optimism. The Lakers are graduating only four seniors in Finkhouse, Reede Burnett, Ostrowski, and Spencer Craig. “I’ve told the guys on this

team many times too that this is the most fun and the best team I have ever played on,” Hein said. “It’s hard to find such a close group of guys and it was a blast to be a part of every minute with them. ‘“I’m already really looking forward to getting back on the ice with almost the same exact players. We’re going to come out the jump already knowing each other and going to excel. We don’t even know who we’re going to have come up as freshmen so we’re already very excited.” The 2016-17 Lakers is a team Forbes says he will never forget. “We had some drama through the years and this team was nothing close to teams we’ve had in the past,” Forbes said. “Our program got everything we could’ve out of our players and you can’t ask for more as a team and I can’t ask for more as a coach.”

WINDING UP: Infielder Johnny Nate makes a play at first base against Saginaw Valley State University Saturday, March 26, 2016. GVSU’s men’s baseball went 2-1 over their weekend trip. GVL | EMILY FRYE

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hung in there and in our last at bat we put up a few runs,” Detillion said. “We competed so that was good to see.” In the last game of the weekend, the Lakers had a chance to tie the game with LaDoux on third base with two outs in the seventh inning. LaDoux decided to try to steal home on a passed ball, but the catcher recovered quickly and threw the ball to the pitcher at home plate to win the game.

GVSU’s Mitch Ashcraft got the tough-luck loss, giving up only one run in 4.2 innings of work. “Thankfully we have a lot of JUCO transfers and also a lot of experience here with us from last year just a lot of guys that can pound the zone and locate,” Mason said. “We have about five, six, seven guys that can go out there and start any game and give us a good amount of innings.” The Lakers could not capitalize on the strong outing from Ashcraft. The offense recorded only six hits

throughout the game. “We didn’t hit well enough to win,” Detillion said. “It’s tough to win games when you don’t score any runs.” The loss marked the last game before the Lakers open up conference play against Walsh. GVSU will travel to Walsh for a pair of double headers Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. “We’re pretty confident,” LaDoux said. “We have a lot to work on but we know what we have to do to compete with conference teams.”

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TRACK AND FIELD

Sunshine and early success

GV opens outdoor season at CSU Invitational BY JACOB ARVIDSON JARVIDSON@LANTHORN.COM

The outdoor track and field season is officially underway. A small unit of Grand Valley State sprinters and hurdlers traveled to Charleston, South Carolina for the CSU Spring Break Invitational Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, with hopes of hitting some early qualifying marks. The Lakers participated in six events and placed in the top three in all of them. “We had a few athletes, we had a few events and we got a few things accomplished,” said sprints and hurdles coach Alan Dunson. “There are a few tweaks we can make. There were a few errors, a few tactical mistakes, so a few teachable moments we can build on, but a good open to the season.” Jessica O’Connell took first place in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.74. The time gave her GVSU’s first provisional qualifying mark of the season, putting her in contention for a place at the national meet in May. “We chose to run her in the slower heat on Friday to try and conserve her energy for the 4x4 relay on Saturday so she wouldn’t have to run two events in a row,” Dunson said. “The fast heat ran on Saturday, but her time was still the fastest one. First place is really good considering she ran with a slower heat.” O’Connell helped lead the women’s 4x400-meter relay team to victory as well. The foursome carried the baton across the finish line in 3:46.67, another provisional mark for both O’Connell and GVSU. “I was very happy with how our 4x4 performed,” said Angela Ritter, one of

the women on the Laker relay. “Our closest competition finished five seconds behind us, so we ran a great time for running by ourselves the whole race.” Ritter also took one of the top spots in the women’s 200-meter dash. She finished in 24.53 seconds to take second in the event and earn a provisional mark. “The 200 didn’t go as planned,” Ritter said. “I was hoping to have a stronger opener. I had a great start, but a poor finish. I’m going back to training again, so it can only get better from here.” On the men’s side, Emmanuel Arop started his outdoor campaign off with a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash. The freshman crossed the line in 10.69 seconds. TJ Burnett put up a strong performance in the 400-meter hurdles, earning a second-place finish and a provisional mark with a time of 53.12 seconds. Breanna Luba rounded out the meet for the Lakers with a third-place finish in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, cruising across the line in 14.33 seconds. “There are a lot of things during outdoor that you can’t control,” Dunson said. “There might be wind, it might be hot, it might be raining. Indoor is about twice as long with opportunities. With outdoor it’s quite limited. We have to take advantage when we have the chance.” The next chance the sprinters and hurdlers will have will be at the EIU Big Blue Classic Friday, March 31, when the remainder of the unit opens its outdoor season. The distance runners will be in action even sooner. They will head to the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25.

LEAPS AND BOUNDS: Breanna Luba jumps over the hurdle. The outdoor track and field season has officially started for GVSU sprinters and hurdlers, who placed in the top three in all six of the events they participated in at the CSU Spring Break Invitational. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

W. GOLF

Not satisfied BY BEAU TROUTMAN SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State women’s golf team played in 30-50 mile-an-hour winds in its first tournament of the year last week, and played in freezing temperatures this past weekend. That hasn’t slowed them down yet. The Lakers took home first-place for the first time this spring at the Saginaw Valley State Spring Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky. The Lakers shot 322 as a team in the first round Saturday, March 18 to take the lead over the 19team field. The Lakers retained the lead in the second round, shooting 308 to seal the victory. “We just have a lot of depth on the team this year,” said GVSU coach Rebecca Mailloux. “Anybody in our top seven players could go out and win a tournament in any given week. “We haven’t even come close to reaching our potential.” Ashland finished second

(322-316-638), Northwood finished third (328-313641), Illinois-Springfield came in fourth (344-312356) and Trevecca Nazarene placed fifth (349-311-660) to round out the top five. The Lakers had four golfers score lower than a 160 over the course of the two rounds: Senior Julie Guckian (81-76156), freshman Maria Sol Pose (competed as an individual; 8175-156), sophomore Mackenzie Blomberg (81-76-157) and senior Alex Taylor (80-78-158). Also scoring for the Lakers was junior Samantha Moss (8179-160), freshman Katie Chipman (88-78-166) and sophomore Alex Amos (90-83-173). The Lakers were not fully content with their scores, but were happy to get a victory. Mailloux pointed out the field for the tournament was not as competitive as ones they’ll face later in the season. With the limited practice time the team has had due to weather, their game isn’t as polished as they’d like it to be. The Lakers most-needed area of improve-

GV places first overall at SVSU Spring Invite

ment thus far is their short game, which has been limited due to the low availability of outdoor practice greens. “I don’t want to sound disappointed in the performance,” Mailloux said. “We definitely should have come away with a victory in this tournament. The fact that it was only an eightshot victory over Ashland, I know the girls would say the same thing, it wasn’t our greatest performance. “But a win is a win.” The Lakers showcased their depth at the tournament that they will surely need after the departure of last year’s NCAA Division II Individual National Champion, Gabrielle Shipley, who is now trying to pursue a career in the LPGA. The Lakers finished fourth as a team at the championships. Blomberg said the experiences garnered from last year gave this year’s squad a boost— especially the underclassmen like herself, who witnessed firsthand what it takes to be a collegiate golfer at this level.

LOOKING AHEAD: Alex Amos at the annual Gilda’s Club Laker Fall Invitational Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Women’s golf has played in 30-50 mile-an-hour winds and freezing temperatures. GVL | EMILY FRYE

“As a freshman last year it was real eye-opening to see how much work the girls put in,” Blomberg said. “All the hours they put in after school, after practice, all the extra work that’s necessary to make the lineup and contribute to these team wins. “That’s what I’m really focusing on this year.” Up next, the Lakers will travel to Columbus, Ohio for the NC4K Classic Sunday and Monday, April 2-3. After that, they will compete at the JBMF Cavalier Classic in North Canton, Ohio Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3, before competing in the GLIAC Championships April 21-23.

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Tough competition M. GOLF

GV finishes third place overall at SVSU Spring Invitational BY BRADY MCATAMNEY BMCATAMNEY@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State men’s golf team participated in the Saginaw Valley State University Spring Invitational over the weekend at Cherry Blossom Golf Course in Georgetown, Kentucky. After finishing Saturday, March 18, in first place with a team score of 10-over-par, the Lakers dropped to third place Sunday, posting another 10over. The Lakers finished behind Bellarmine and Tiffin and placed above 18 other schools. On the first day of competition, golfers were tasked with overcoming not only each other and the course but also the less than ideal elements. With frosty temperatures and strong winds, the Lakers battled through and had several strong performances with nobody from GVSU posting a number in the 80s on the 72-hole course. “We battled through today. It was pretty cold, pretty windy, and the guys did a good job of battling through the wind,” said junior Domenic Mancinelli. “It was pretty cold, probably 45 and felt like 30. We had mittens and everything on and sometimes it can be tough to swing through all that gear. We were probably the only team to not put a number in the 80s. That just shows that guys were sticking with the process and not pressing too hard.” Mancinelli and Bryce Mesnner each posted scores of 74 on Saturday which were good enough to tie for 10th place while teammates Alex Scott shot a 72 (tied for fourth), Alex Nannetti shot a 78 and two others shot 79. Scott attributed the northern orientation of their typical courses to their ability to deal with the cold over the weekend. “We’re used to the cold weather, playing up north it happens all the time,” Scott said. “We knew it would be like

what we’re used to at home, but it was windier than usual, though it wasn’t anywhere near what we’ve (had before).” Sunday came with almost no wind though temperatures still sat in the 40s. Despite shooting the same score as a whole, other schools came roaring from behind the Lakers and seized the top spot from their grasp. “I wouldn’t over-analyze it. In (a large) field with good teams, it’s going to happen once and a while in golf,” said GVSU coach Gary Bissell. “We need to just figure out how to play a little better, but as far as the team aspect, I don’t think there’s one way you can prevent this going forward.” Scott led the charge for GVSU once again shooting his second 72 in as many days, good enough for a tied-for-second overall finish on the weekend. Mancinelli shot another 74 and tied for 12th, Messner shot a 77 and Nannetti hit 75. The Lakers once again kept their entire team out of the 80s. Though not perfect, Scott was overall content with his performance. “I was hitting the right spot today,” Scott said. “I wasn’t super accurate off the tee but the courses are pretty open. I just didn’t make big mistakes, didn’t go for hero shots and just kept doing my thing. No highs, no lows, just kept rolling.” With the Meadows Golf Course opening in Allendale soon, the team hopes to get plenty of practice rounds in before taking off for their next event starting Monday, March 27, in Lexington, Kentucky. “(We’ll) hopefully be playing a lot of golf,” Bissell said. “Fingers crossed that our course opens (Monday) and we’re going to try and get some rounds in, and we get a couple guys working on some things, but for the most part now we’re going to try and play as much as possible and start scoring again.”

FROSTY CONDITIONS: Alex Scott warms up on the practice green at The Meadows Golf Course Tuesday, April 5, 2016. After enduring strong winds and freezing temperatures in Kentucky, the men’s golf team finished third at the SVSU Spring Invitational. GVL | LUKE HOLMES

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