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Gone phishing: GVPD addresses email scam BY LAUREEN HORAN ASSOCIATE1@LANTHORN.COM
the football game, but more importantly a sense of motivation to out-fundraise Saginaw Valley through the annual charity competition,” Mattler said. A number of events are planned for the week, including a corn maze fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 26 as well as a Pie Day. “We have events we use [every year] along with new events,” Engler said. “Some returning events are our Pie Day where volunteers get a pie tin filled with ‘pie cream’ rubbed all over their face for a small price paid for by friends, roommates and pedestrians walking through the
After a recent email scam floated around to students at Grand Valley State University, the Grand Valley Police Department and IT HelpDesk is warning students to watch out for phishing, the fraudulent collection of personal information via email. Last week, some students received an email recruiting for a personal assistant job. The email gives a job description, wage information and other seemingly legitimate details to garner student interest. However, after responding to the message, many students caught on quickly that something wasn’t right. “(GVPD) received several calls last week from students regarding this scam,” said GVPD Captain Jeff Stoll. “The scammer wanted to send students a check or deposit and then have them use it to purchase gift cards and then send back to the scammer.” While most students saw the red flags, Stoll said that one unlucky student is now out $300 thanks to the deceptive interaction. While it’s good to report these crimes, there is only so much that can be done to solve the situation. “It’s unfortunate, but cybercrime is very different from physical crime,” Stoll said. “We funnel a lot of these phishing emails up to the FBI... they have an internet crime database they can use to analyze these cases and take further action from there.” There are a lot of different red flags students can look for so they don’t fall victim to a scam, according to Sue Korzinek, associate vice president and chief information officer of institutional technology. “Emails that ask for personal information or send you to a form to enter personal information is always a scam,” Korzinek said. “Emails that have a sense of urgency for you to do what they are asking (are also phishing).” While you can block the email addresses that these come from,
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DELICIOUS: A donor delivers food to the Replenish Food Pantry in the Kirkhof Center. The pantry was selected to be the charity of choice to receive funds during this year’s Battle of the Valleys fundraiser. Replenish’s main goal is to assist students on campus who struggle getting food. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT
GV, Saginaw Valley showcase fundraising rivalry with Battle of the Valleys BY JAMES KILBORN JKILBORN@LANTHORN.COM
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ast versus west, Cardinals versus Lakers, Grand Valley versus Saginaw Valley. Grand Valley State University’s Student Senate is kicking off the 2018 Battle of the Valleys this week in preparation for the upcoming rivalry game occurring on Saturday, Oct. 27. Although the football game is often the focus during the week, the rivalry extends beyond the goal lines, as both schools are competing to raise funds for charity organizations within their communities. This year’s funds go toward
the Replenish Food Pantry, an on-campus charity tasked with assisting students who may be struggling with food insecurity. Student Senate VP of Campus Affairs Carter Engler sees the events as an opportunity to bring students, faculty and alumni closer together and demonstrate how generous GVSU is in supporting local charities that help those within the region. “This game is so important because we are rivals — not just because of the differing names, but each team plays a hard ball game and brings in a great fan base and school spirit moral boost,” Engler said. “This particular rivalry is significant because
since it’s the most talked about and attended game, both schools have agreed to make the very best of this event by using the publicity to gain a better connection between students, alumni, local businesses and the surrounding community to fund raise for their own charity of choice.” Student Senate Executive VP Morgan Mattler said that although the football rivalry has existed for much longer, the charity competition has become increasingly competitive, with both schools eager to beat the other when it comes to fundraising. “There is a different feeling on campus during this week, as there is both anticipation for
INCLUSION
Blackboard Ally provides resources to improve accessibility BY NICK MORAN NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Many students may not have noticed the small, grey arrow added next to files in Blackboard over the summer, but for the nearly 1,600 students with documented disabilities on campus, it may make a world of difference. The visibly subtle change comes as part of an additional tool added to Blackboard called Blackboard Ally, which has been increasing the accessibility of files since its first semester with a full student body this fall. Blackboard Ally is a tool that works in conjunction with Blackboard to analyze files and convert them into a variety of accessible formats to better support students with disabilities, said Associate Director of eLearning and Emerging Technologies Eric Kunnen. Through faculty accounts, the tool also provides educators with resources to view the current accessibility ratings of their materials, as well as tutorials to raise their ratings. “Blackboard Ally is an accessibility solution to help faculty and students understand and
get insight a to the level of accessibility in the content of their courses,” Kunnen said. “Also, as an institution, it gives us insight globally as to how are we doing for an accessibility standpoint across all of our courses from a compliance standpoint. The third piece is providing students with unique ways of accessing content in an alternative format.” Kunnen said that Ally keeps in mind Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA when creating alternate formats, which is an industry standard. The application also follows the 2021 Strategic Plan which supports utilizing new technology, Blackboard and promoting inclusivity. In meeting all of these requirements, Kunnen also said faculty don’t need to change the way they upload files to Blackboard — Ally passively creates a variety of formats. “Ally in general is a pretty unique application,” Kunnen said. “On the market, there’s a lot of accessibility checkers for web content, but I’m not familiar with many solutions that check files that are uploaded SEE ACCESSIBLE | A2
HELPING HAND: Blackboard Ally was recently added to Blackboard to increase accessibility of the thousands of documents GVSU courses host every year. This fall was the first semester Ally was used by a full student body. COURTESY | BLACKBOARD
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NEWS BRIEFS SNYDER APPOINTS TWO NEW MEMBERS TO GV BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Grand Valley State University’s board of trustees will have two new faces on it beginning Jan 1, 2019 after Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Sue Janernoa and Elizabeth Emmitt to the board. The duo will replace outgoing members David Hooker and John Kennedy. Janernoa is popularly known for her community service, including leadership roles for Make-a-Wish Michigan, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation and ArtPrize Grand Rapids. Emmitt has been working as deputy chief of staff for Snyder since 2011. Emmitt has also gained experience through her service as director of constituent relations for the Secretary of State.
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building. Last year we did a Paint N’ Sip and are revamping this event with Spotlight Productions to have a Pumpkin Paint ‘N Sip to get into the holiday spirit.”
A number of local restaurants will also donate a percent of their earnings to the cause. Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee’s and Uccello’s will all participate in the fundraising week, illustrating a community-wide effort to beat Saginaw Valley State. Both Engler and Mat-
tler emphasized the importance of student involvement during the week and look to past Battle of the Valleys as proof that the students, faculty and alumni of GVSU are eager to help fundraise for local causes, especially when competing with a school
rival. The duo said that students are encouraged to attend campus events and give their time and effort, as beating SVSU involves not only scoring touchdowns but raising money for a cause that will impact lives on campus.
GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR EXPLORES EDUCATIONAL FUTURES On Wednesday, Oct 24, the Henry Hall Atrium will be full of information for students interested in furthering their education. Hosted by the GVSU Career Center, the 2018 Graduate School Fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the atrium. A variety of colleges and universities from Michigan and surrounding states will be represented to showcase their opportunities for graduate level study. Guests are invited to further explore their career and life goals and prepare for the future. The free event is open to all GVSU students. For more information, contact Alyssa Gunn at gunnalys@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3311.
LIB 100 PEER MENTORS HOST MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Saturday, Oct. 27 is Make a Difference Day, the nation’s largest day of community service. In honor of the day, GVSU’s Community Service Learning Center is looking to serve a plethora of Grand Rapids and Allendale area nonprofit organizations. Nearly 350 students participate in the service celebration every year. Students are encouraged to sign up online to get involved in the day of community service. To register, visit gvsu.edu/service/madd before the registration deadline of Oct. 23.
PADNOS INTERNATIONAL CENTER COLLABORATES TO HOST HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Grand Valley State University’s Padnos International Center, ELS and Bringing Together the World (BTW) will be hosting a Halloween Carnival in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. The event will include a variety of activities, such as pumpkin carving, a donut on a string eating contest, a mummy wrap and more. Guests are encouraged to come dressed up in costumes to win prizes at the costume content during the event. All guests are welcome and food and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact jawishel@gvsu.edu.
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Lan thorn EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief BRADY MCATAMNEY Associate Editor MCKENNA PEARISO Associate Editor LAUREEN HORAN News Editor NICK MORAN Sports Editor KELLEN VOSS Laker Life Editor AMY MCNEEL A&E Editor JENNY ADKINS Image Editor SHEILA BABBITT Layout Editor RACHEL SPRING
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VICTORIOUS VALLEY: Two students hoist the Battle of the Valleys trophy during last year’s football game on Saturday, Sept. 30. Battle of the Valleys is an annual fundraising event that pits GVSU and Saginaw Valley against each other to raise money for charity . GVL | ARCHIVES
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most scammers regularly change the addresses and can still reach your inbox. Students are encouraged to mark the emails as “phishing” and delete them afterward. If the emails ever include threats or personal attacks, report them to GVPD and the IT HelpDesk so it can be reported to Google. To further protect yourself from phishing, the Michigan State Police has several tips to ensure online safety: • Create a different and unique password for each online activity. Use strong passwords that contain a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. • Routinely update your security software, operating system and web browser on all internetconnected devices. • Do not open, reply to or click on links or attachments in an unsolicited email. • Set all social media accounts from “public” to “private,” so only those you trust can view your profile.
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• If you shop online, regularly check your bank and credit card statements to ensure nothing is out of the ordinary.
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(Using Ally) is a wonderful, phenomenal, very huge first step that our faculty are taking. It’s now OK to ask the question, ‘What else?’ because they know they can take the first step.” Sherry Barricklow eLearning and Instructional Technology Specialist
PHISHY PROFESSOR: In a malicious email sent to some GVSU students, a scammer poses as a fake professor to collect student data. GVPD warned students not to send information. COURTESY | TAYLOR GRANT
in those files that the user may not know of.” As of Oct. 20, 2018, Kunnen said that GVSU has nearly 4,000 courses on Blackboard containing roughly 169,000 files uploaded. With Ally in place, about 3,000 alternative format files have been downloaded by students across 800 courses. That number was achieved with little advertising. eLearning and Instructional Technology Specialist Sherry Barricklow, who has been working with Blackboard at GVSU since its inception, said that before Ally, a lot of the work to create accessible documents fell on the Disability Support Resource Office. While the office still plays a pivotal rule in supporting students with disabilities, Barricklow said that Ally is key in raising awareness for faculty. “Before we had Ally, the faculty simply didn’t have one comprehensive resource that they could turn to for these types of answers,” Barricklow said. “You could go out on the
web and search for seven days to figure out how to do something that maybe didn’t apply to you, where with Ally, the indicators that come along with it tell you what’s wrong with that document.” Digital Media Developer Hunter Bridwell said that while Ally was adopted primarily to support accessibility awareness, it serves a greater purpose for students who don’t have a documented disability. He said that options to download materials support a variety of learning styles, such as downloading an audio version of a document to go along with reading to increase retention. “It was built to address certain accessibility needs, but… this idea translates: I use this because it helps me,” Bridwell said. “I can probably get by without it, but I’d rather not. But there are people who need these other formats, so we try to provide that.” Kunnen said that one issue that Ally faces is notoriety. To battle this, the team has been hosting seminars
to teach faculty how to better use Ally, which Bridwell said gets them excited once they know the tool exists. “By the end of [the seminars], we have a lot of faculty who go, ‘Oh man, I’ve got a lot of work to do,’ and they find that intimidating,” Bridwell said. “Fair enough, I completely understand that. But [they] really start to feel a charge on why that’s important and understanding to serve accessibility in that way is to serve all of your students.” In looking at the next steps for Ally, Kunnen said that it shouldn’t be seen as a “silver bullet,” but more of a “pathway to inclusion” for faculty. While only one tool, its growing use is encouraging, highlighting GVSU’s efforts toward promoting further inclusion. “This is a wonderful, phenomenal, very huge first step that our faculty are taking,” Barricklow said. “It’s now OK to ask the question, ‘What else?’ because they know they can take the first step.”
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GVSU celebrates open access week BY MCKENNA PEARISO ASSOCIATE@LANTHORN.COM
For the past several years Grand Valley State University has been dedicated to creating a space for open access materials to broaden the resources for community learning. Grand Valley’s University Libraries currently holds over 40,000 items in its open access e-Reserve, and the libraries’ ScholarWorks service has seen about 5,120,509 downloads to date. These extensive resources are why GVSU is holding an open access symposium on Monday, Oct. 22 to celebrate and learn more about open access efforts. From 1:30 to 4 p.m. in room 030 of the Mary Idema Pew Library, the public is invited to come hear from open education resources (OER) champion, Regina Gong, and explore how to use open materials to empower learning and teaching. Gong will serve as the keynote speaker to the symposium, while Student Senate representatives, teaching faculty, librarians and students can also share their experiences of paywalled research, expensive textbooks and Open Access exploration. “The symposium allows for the interactions between stakeholders across campus,” said University Libraries Dean Annie Bélanger. “Regina Gong is one of the leading figures in open access in Michigan, she’s been collaborating with college across the state about OER. We can not undervalue (open access materials), and we need champions on campus to energize and spread the word.” Allowing the community to reflect on the university’s impressive supply of open access resources can hopefully inspire them to think about these resources in a new way. GVSU’s University Libraries was an early adopter of OER and aims
to continue to be a front-runner in making more academic materials freely available for the public. Even beyond the students and faculty of GV, the university believes open access resources should be made available to anyone. “If we go back to President Haas’ belief that a public university is a common and public good, then part of us using the funding is to make sure the knowledge we create can be engaged with a larger community,” Bélanger said. To cover the publication fees charged by some journals, the Libraries’ Open Access Publishing Support Fund enables GVSU authors to publish on established open access and peer-reviewed journals. The fund aims to remove the financial barriers of publishing in open access journals while increasing the visibility of research conducted at the university. The submissions fee coverage from the fund has helped publish 18 open access articles from 18 GVSU authors. “We value your learning and the knowledge that you are creating,” said Bélanger. All of Grand Valley’s work towards open access educational materials demonstrates the university’s commitment to breaking down financial barriers and supporting learning for all. To celebrate this OER work, International Open Access Week will be from Oct. 22 to 28 as part of a global event promoting the free and open use of scholarly materials. There will be two workshops held on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. and Thursday Oct. 25, that will focus on open educational resources and expanding open access efforts. The Tuesday workshop will be held in room 002 of the Mary Idema Pew Library, and the Thursday work-
COMMUNITY LEARNING: Beginning on Monday, Oct. 22 Grand Valley’s University Libraries is celebrating Open Access Week, an event dedicated to supporting the creation of open access materials. The week features a symposium on these materials. COURTESY | FLICKR
shop is scheduled in DeVos room 140A on the Pew Campus. The workshops are open to faculty and staff. “It may be ‘Battle of the Valleys’ week next week, but that doesn’t stop cooperation,” said Communications Outreach Coordinator Matt Ruen. “Some faculty and staff members from SVSU are visiting the GVSU library on Monday and attending the symposium. They’re just starting an OER support project, and are excited to learn what GVSU has been doing, while we’re eager to learn about their success getting state and national grant funding for their efforts.” University Libraries has been making some changes and creating partnerships to
establish a strong unit of individuals, focused on increasing free accessibility to academic documents. Partnerships with Student Senate, the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence and other university organizations have helped broaden the open data campaign across campus. The library staff has also overseen adjustments to the goals of some positions to be focused more on OER. “At Grand Valley we have been growing our open strategies in order to support open data sets,” Bélanger said. “We have repositioned a librarian to focus on access collection to harvest new materials, make them easier to find and lower the barriers to using open access materials.”
Along with these adjustments and the partnerships with other campus influencers, there are also some ideas in the works for the University Libraries to improve student access to these free materials. “In the long term, I’d like to see discussion on how to make it easier for people to see that something is open access in the selections at the bookstore, we want to see a symbol or badge to clearly signify that open content,” Bélanger said. The ability to distinguish between regular materials and those that are open access can assist students in keeping costs down when obtaining books for their courses. One of the biggest reasons for GVSU’s push for open access resources
has to do with easing financial constraints that many students may face to get course materials. The continued support of OER at Grand Valley will advance many students ability to contribute to and learn from the university’s research materials and thus be more engaged with their schoolwork. “One of the best ways students can get involved with open access is using their voices,” Ruen said. “Students don’t always see the factors that lead a professor to assign a particular textbook, and professors don’t always see how that textbook’s cost impacts students. Sharing this information is a vital first step for creating change.”
PEER MENTORING
New LIB 100 program encourages students helping students
FAMILIAR FRESHMEN: Guests listen to a presentation by Glen Swanson about Orson Welles’ 1938 “War of the Worlds” broadcast, a LIB 100 approved event, on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The new LIB 100 peer mentor program aims to help first-year students find their place on campus and feel comfortable in the GVSU community. GVL | DAN PACHECO BY ALLISON RAFFERTY NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Many first year college students find themselves struggling with lack of retention strategies. From not being able to recall information taught in lecture to not being able to relate what was taught in lecture to out of class events, freshmen often find themselves in need of some extra help. This is why Grand Valley State University programs such as the new LIB 100 peer mentor program are created. The LIB 100 peer mentor program was created this year by the College of Interdisciplinary Studies as a way for sophomore, junior, and senior LIB students to help first year students in LIB 100 courses. Graduate Assistant Ashley Eschbach explained that “the idea was created with student retention in mind.” Director of the Office of Integrative Learning and Advising Jennifer Jameslyn said, “It was started because we were hearing from LIB 100 students and faculty that they wanted
more support for students in completing [the] co-curricular requirement.” Jameslyn said that some students find relating the cocurricular events back to the class challenging, “so the mentors are helping them kind of bridge that gap between the experiences that they are having outside of class and then the content of LIB 100.” There are currently five student mentors in the program and their job includes, but is not limited to, facilitating a service learning event along with hosting co-curricular events, resource tours and classroom tours. Eschbach explained that “mentors host co-curricular events on campus and engage with students to help them identify some learning objectives and relate what they have learned in the event back to what they are learning in class.” Not only was the program created to help first year students make connections between out of class events and what they have learned in class, but it was also created to help students make a greater con-
nection to GVSU. Jameslyn said, “[It was also created] because it was a good opportunity for us to offer a mentorship or a sense of connection to students from across the university because so many students take LIB 100.” Eschbach said that the purpose of the program was built off of getting students to feel at home at GVSU. “We noticed that students are happier and more successful when they feel more connected to the campus as a whole,” Eschbach said. “We wanted to do our part in this.” Peer Mentor Julia Ervin said that she would have wanted the peer mentoring program when she was a freshman and elaborated on the benefits of the program. “I think this service offers a lot to students in regards to abstract and relational thinking. It assists students in making connections to course content and practicing that skill with other students,” Ervin said. “We all have something to bring to the table and this allows students a constructive way to formulate what they already have within them in order to effectively brainstorm. As for students whom this might be a new concept, it allows them space to learn how to think in new ways.” Jameslyn also said there are numerous benefits for having the program, such as creating a closer community. “There’s also a sense of connection that comes from having that opportunity to sit with another student, talk to them about an event you both attended, or do that community service together, you’re really strengthening your connection to the Grand Valley community as a whole,” Jameslyn said. “It’s a chance to get to know other students, to get to know students who might be outside of your classes or your major and make connections that are a little bit broader.”
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The reality of the broke college student trope
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s tuition and housing rates continue to increase, so does the age-old joke about the poor college student. The reference to being a ‘broke college student’ continues to be commonly referenced as students trash-pick old furniture, eat ramen and donate to BioLife for spending money. To struggle financially while getting a degree has almost become a rite of passage that builds character for those on the brink of adulthood. All jokes aside, evidence shows that more than a quarter of college students are experiencing actual poverty, often in the form of hunger. Many students find themselves to be food insecure, unsure where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is becoming a predominant problem on campuses across the country, with many students dedicating their funds to school instead of food. Skipping meals can impact a student’s physical and mental health while deterring their academic success. While the poor college student joke may continue, hunger is not the punchline. This trope may be glossing over the serious problem of student hunger. One big factor to food insecurity is the increase of low-income and nontraditional students who are enrolling in college at heightened rates. It is great to see higher education be-
come more widely available, however this may put these students at a disadvantage. The college population has become a diverse place for people of all ages and means, which can explain why hunger may not be a common problem for traditional students. Many nontraditional and low-income students will have to choose between breakfast and textbooks, utilities versus groceries, and food will most often be the losing option. This is why universities need to be looking at the problems all students are facing, not just the younger, post-secondary students. Luckily, Grand Valley State University has a food resource known as Replenish for students in need of food. Many students may still not know about this resource, especially those who keep their time on campus to a minimum. The promotion of Replenish, along with further education about campus food insecurity, can assist those that are struggling to get by. At the end of the day, people will still use the broke college student trope to joke about the strange behaviors of college kids on a budget. However, keeping in mind those that are struggling with poverty and donating when possible can assist those that are living the reality of being a poor college student.
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Why staying informed is so important
BY LAUREEN HORAN SENIOR MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM MAJOR
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The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping and soon enough there will be snow everywhere. It’s officially “cuffing season,” a term used to describe the time of year when people are most likely to get into relationships. After all, the snow is a lot more bearable when you’ve got someone to snuggle up to during those long, winter nights. Most people use social media or dating apps in an effort to find their new beau or snuggle buddy. With 50 million users on Tinder alone (according to the site’s
statistics), these apps can be a great way to meet people. My own relationship of the last six years started on Facebook, so I know it’s possible. However, I’ve noticed that a lot of people my age, particularly women, have become less cautious with these apps as they should be. When presented with hundreds of smiling selfies, or perhaps some cute pet photos as well, anyone can seem like a perfectly decent person. Most are, I’d like to think. However, just because you’ve caught a glimpse into someone’s life or talked to them for a couple days doesn’t necessarily mean you should be willing to forgo a lot of personal information about yourself. According to RAINN. org, someone in America is a victim of sexual violence every 98 seconds. I’m not trying to scare anyone, but we all need to think twice before sharing specific details about where we live, work and spend a lot of free time with someone who we don’t actually know well.
Tinder is widely regarded by most as a “hook-up” app where users (generally, not always) are hoping to find a person to have a sexual encounter with. There’s nothing wrong with this, but it’s not wise to let yourself be too vulnerable in a community of people who are likely trying to have sex with you. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, stalking happens. Intimidation and threats happen. Rape happens. There are proactive measures that people can take when they enter the online dating scene to keep themselves safe. Have your first date in public in the middle of the day. Go out for lunch or coffee in an area where you can be visible. If someone is persistent about being in a private place the first time they meet you, consider it a red flag. Tell someone you trust what you’re doing and where you’ll be. By letting someone else know where you’re going, you’re giving yourself a guardian who can help you if something goes wrong. Be cautious of sending
lewd and nude photos. It’s 2018, I’m not trying to tell you how to live your life, but there’s nothing wrong with exercising some caution before trusting someone with private photos of yourself. Be cautious of who you bring home. An online date gone wrong could not only affect you, but the people you live with if a creep knows exactly where you live. If you happen to have mutual friends with the person you intend to meet, reach out to them and see what they know about that person’s character. Consider investing in pepper spray to ward off potential attacks without having to put up too much of a fight. Again, I’m not trying to scare anyone, but remember that you can’t always read a person just based off of their selfies and dating profiles. Keep yourself safe and remember that you can always reach out to friends, family, GVPD or the Grand Valley Victim’s Advocate if you ever feel threatened or harassed.
Do you create or consume?
BY KENDALL POLLIDORI SOPHOMORE COM. & WRITING MAJOR EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
In a generation where social media, the internet and technology are a major source of creation and consumption, we’re left to question ourselves which act we take part in more. I recently attended an event where a speaker spoke on the effects of social media today and the many benefits it has brought us. It is easy to see the new age of media as addictive
and as a problem, as it can be distracting or alter certain facts that are put out there. While there are always issues surrounding this topic, many people forget the crucial impact it has had on our society. Social media has built a platform for absolutely anyone to create something and put it out there for everyone to see. People have been able to create films with a device that can fit in their pocket. Yes, it is not as highly edited or captured with expensive equipment, but it is possible. And with today’s evolving of technology, it is also very viewable and enjoyable. Some who do not have access to high quality equipment can still use their artistic ability to capture something and deliver to millions of people within seconds. Now, the question is whether most people are using this kind of technology to the best of their ability or if they are overly consuming with them.
First we must distinguish the difference between the two. Creating is simply using this technology to make something original and put it out there for others to see. This can be with photography, blogs, videos, etc. But, consuming is when you simply just look at everything that is posted, such as scrolling through Facebook or Twitter for an hour. Consumers are those who retain the work. Consuming is extremely important as well as creating, don’t get me wrong. How else would we know current events or news without reading or viewing? But, there are always limits of course, and there are always questions as to what we are consuming and if it is the best thing for us. Just think about it: is it better to look at President Trump’s tweets for an hour or to watch NBC News’ two-minute story coverage on Trump. Now, think about what you actually choose to do. Of course there are always
different opinions but I believe it is important to be conscious of what you are choosing to consume with your time. Technology, such as cell phones, has given us the opportunity to communicate and express ideas with others in seconds, which is extremely powerful. I believe people only see cell phones as a problem in our generation because most are so captivated with consuming that they forget they have the power to create as well. The speaker event I attended made it clear that we should not treat this technology as a nuclear part of our society, but that we should use it for our greater good. This can be writing a daily blog or filming a short documentary on an issue that is important to you. You can easily be that person that you view each day on Instagram, just by taking that step to no longer hide behind the screen, but to be in front of it instead.
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HERITAGE
Yale professor discusses Latino history in guest presentation BY ALEXANDRA LOYD NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
COLUMBUS DAY: Filling the seats of the Cook-DeWitt Center, an audience listens to Yale Professor Rolena Adorno gives a cultural presentation on Hispanic heritage and Columbus Day. GVL | ANDREW NYHOF
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Grand Valley State University hosted Professor of Spanish at Yale University Rolena Adorno to give a talk titled “What does Columbus Day mean? Why Hispanic Heritage Matters” in the CookDewitt Center. The talk was given as part of the series of Hispanic Heritage Month events GVSU holds each year to both celebrate and educate the month. “Professor Adorno is one of the top scholars in the field of colonial Latin American literature, as well as happens to be the former dissertation adviser for one of the faculty members who teachers in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department here,” said David Stark, Coordinator of GVSU’s Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program. This was Stark’s first time visiting GVSU — touching briefly on the history of Columbian commemorations in the United States, and the history and presence of Latino communities in the greater Midwest. “My talk addressed how national holidays get made, how Columbus Day — and more recently, Hispanic His-
tory Month — came into being including recent controversies, looks at the important role that Latino communities have long played in our country, particularly here in the Midwest and concludes with remarks about the current challenges facing all of us regarding their full integration into American society,” Adorno said. The talk in general further discussed how we deal with the historical past, thus, was kicked off with reference to the recent controversies over public monuments in the US. Upon the discussion’s conclusion, Adorno said he wanted guests to better understand the history Latinos had in America’s past. “The takeaways from my talk are that we should all be more aware of the role that Latinos have played in American society, not just since the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month, but in the long history of the U.S.,” Adorno said. “[I also want guests to] take into account the similarities and differences with other immigrant communities in the past.” This was Adorno’s first visit to Grand Valley, helping to celebrate one of the many presentations, talks, workshops, and programs in the
series of Hispanic Heritage events that Grand Valley offers. Assistant Director at the Office of Multicultural Affairs Adriana Almanza said that the month’s celebration works to appreciate the Hispanic community not only at GVSU but around the world. “Hispanic Heritage Month is something we celebrate all year round,” Almanza said. “In collaboration with campus and community partners, as well as student organizations, it is an ongoing effort to create a space where our Hispanic community feels appreciated and acknowledged, and also a time to educate the larger campus community about Hispanic history and culture.” Grand Valley offers events like Professor Adorno’s talk all year round. Future events include a Dia De Los Muertos celebration and a “LSU 40th Anniversary Celebration,” which is a dinner and dance. “The Hispanic Heritage Celebration planning committee is committed to bringing quality events to campus that highlight the contributions of the Hispanic community,” Almanza said. “We try to incorporate a variety of themes so that there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
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“Walk for Freedom” raises awareness for human trafficking, slavery BY SHILOH REYNOLDS NEWS @LANTHORN.COM
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“How much lower can you get than slavery?” It’s a question posed by Grand Valley State University senior Luke Booth as he reflects on what sparked his interest to participate in A21’s Walk for Freedom, an event aiming to raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking and slavery. “It breaks my heart when people don’t have a choice to get out of the situation,” Booth said. “That’s essentially slavery, whether it’s sex trafficking or child soldiering… when people don’t have the freedom to leave, that’s heartbreaking.” The Walk for Freedom, which took place in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 20, is a global effort initiated by A21, an organization founded in 2008 by Australian native Christine Caine. Those involved with the organization call themselves “abolitionists of the 21st Century” and seek to abolish slavery everywhere. According to statistics on A21’s website, the human trafficking industry is growing faster than any other criminal industry in the world. Of the millions of slaves globally, only one percent are ever rescued. In 2012, the National Human Trafficking hotline had 69 trafficking cases reported for the state of Michigan. By
2017, that number had risen to 305. For Grand Rapids resident Annastesia Debose, the reality of trafficking happening so close to home prompted her to participate in the Walk for Freedom. “Sex trafficking is really high here,” Debose said. “It’s too close to home for comfort.” 2018 marks the fifth global Walk for Freedom, and the third year Grand Rapids has participated in the event. Kaitlyn Geers has been in charge of coordinating all three of the city’s walks. “I like to host because a lot of people are passionate about this issue of eradicating human trafficking, but don’t necessarily have the resources,” Geers said. “This is a day where people can come out in their community and give two hours of the time and make an impact. That’s why I love it.” The Grand Rapids Walk for Freedom began at AhNab-Awen Park. After check-in at 10 a.m., walk coordinators led a brief prayer and recited the Freedom Declaration that announced, “we’re here together in strength and numbers. We have the power to change the statistics... While human trafficking is destroying lives, we know that freedom will have the final word.” Afterward, participants, most of which were attired in black shirts emblazoned with
the caption “Abolish slavery with every step,” formed a single-file line and began to proceed on a route through the park and into downtown Grand Rapids. Although the walk was silent, participants had the option of using earbuds to listen to a podcast by A21. Others held signs that bore messages including “2 million children are exploited into the sex trade each year” and “There are more slaves today than ever before.” Participants in the Walk for Freedom encompassed a large range of ages. Jill Olsen, a worker for Women at Risk International, chose to walk with her 10-year-old daughter. “It’s important to instill human consciousness in children,” Olsen said. “I think that’s our best shot at creating a less polluted world.” With Michigan locations in Rockford and Wyoming, Women at Risk International sells handmade jewelry to provide jobs to those who have been rescued, or those who are currently considered at risk for being trafficked. Booth said that he hoped the walk would help more people realize what is going on, both in the world and locally. “Slavery is prevalent in the States, and a lot of people don’t realize this,” Booth said. “I hope that the walk helps more people become aware of the atrocity that is happening.”
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ACTIVISM: Protesting human trafficking and slavery, activists march in Grand Rapids. GVSU senior Luke Booth attended the march, citing his intent to raise awareness for these issues. GVL | SHILOH REYNOLDS
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OCTOBER 22, 2018 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLLAKERLIFE
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CIDER AND DONUTS WITH THE DEAN
On Monday, Oct. 29, Grand Valley State University students have the opportunity to meet the new Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Loren Rullman. The dean will be at the DeVos Center 125C from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All GVSU students, faculty and staff are welcome and attendance is free. Those who attend the event will enjoy free apple cider and donuts, as well as the opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Rullman. This event is a great chance to connect with the dean and further welcome him into the GVSU community.
EXPERIENCE THE MARTIAN INVASION
Join the Grand Valley State University Martian Invasion party on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The party, which is being hosted by a handful of GVSU departments and organizations, will include a look at the “Mars: Astronomy & Culture” exhibition, as well as live music, food and a live performance of “Mars: Bringer of War” by the GVSU Orchestra. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the Haas Center for Performing Arts. At 7:00 p.m., the party will head to the Alexander Calder Fine Arts Center via an invasion-style parade. The first 50 attendees will receive a free Martian keychain. For more information on the event, contact the Art Gallery at 616-331-2563.
PAGS TO HOLD NETWORKING EVENT
Graduate students are welcome to attend the PAGS Professional Development and Networking Event on Saturday, Oct. 27. The event, which is the first of the academic year, will include a pancake breakfast and an hour of networking. Michael Wright, Global R&D Director at Ranir and Dawn Brackmann, Employment Attorney, will both be speaking at the event. Registration for the event is free, but students planning to attend should RSVP. The event is taking place at the DeVos Center 107C from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. To RSVP, go to gvsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2837373.
...the Day of the Dead is a celebration, and it’s very different than how Americans view death. ” David Stark
Latin American Studies Event Coordinator
METHOD: GVSU Dr. Barnes and Jordan Juzwiak study how shoes effect running economy. To gather data, the team has elite runners try on different shoes and run on the treadmill. Barnes and Jordan then measure the oxygen consumption. COURTESY | AMANDA PITTS
GV researchers study shoes, running economy
BY AMY MCNEEL LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM
Two Grand Valley State University community members are performing highimpact research on the effects of specific shoes on running economy. GVSU senior Jordan Juzwiak, Clinical Exercise Science major, is working with Dr. Kyle Barnes, PhD and Professor of Movement Science, to test how different shoes can improve the running efficiency and economy of elite athletes. The idea for this research came to life when Nike came out with Nike VaporFly 4% shoes, which were advertised to improve running economy by four percent. With these shoes, Nike planned to have somebody break two hours in the marathon. “It was interesting because the shoes are named the Nike VaporFly 4% and the 4% refers to our research,” Barnes
said. “They claim that the shoes improved running economy by four percent. Without overcomplicating things, my whole research line and what I did my PhD on is on strategies to improve running economy. So it was a natural fit and it was really interesting that you can take a shoe and improve somebody’s running efficiency or economy by four percent just by putting on a pair of shoes.” To conduct the research, Barnes and Juzwiak have elite athletes run on a treadmill in the lab. The runners’ breath through a mask and are hooked to a metabolic cart, which collects expired gasses. “We are testing elite athletes and they are running five five-minute trials in three shoe conditions: Nike VaporFly 4%, Sub-2 Adidas and a control shoe,” Juzwiak said. “We are using a metabolic cart to measure the athletes Vo2. Vo2 is the rate of oxygen
uptake. This value will tell us the efficiency of the runner in each of the shoe conditions.” Running economy and efficiency refers to the amount of oxygen consumed while running. To put it in simpler terms, Dr. Barnes compares it to the economy and efficiency of a car. “If somebody can run at the same speed as somebody else or in a different pair of shoes using less oxygen, that would make them more efficient,” Barnes said. “Just like in your car, if you can use less gas to drive the same distance, your car would be more efficient, or economical.” The study is still in progress but will be completed in the next couple weeks. The research, while nontraditional, is also high-impact and interesting. “Advice to the students and also to everybody else out there: myself and the exercise
science/movement science department, we’re doing a lot of really cool things and people should be paying attention to what we’re doing because it’s very impactful to a lot of different people,” Barnes said. This study exemplifies the many research opportunities at GVSU. Students who partake in research will gain experience that will help them both in and out of the classroom. Juzwiak said that this experience has provided her the trait of being a lifelong learner. “My biggest takeaway has been to ask as many questions as I can,” Juzwiak said. “I have been so lucky to work with someone like Dr. Barnes, who has so much knowledge. The amount I have learned, and am still learning, about myself, the field and being a researcher is tremendous and I am so grateful for this experience. I know I will use these strengths I have acquired for the rest of my life.”
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GVSU to hold Day of the Dead celebration BY ELYSE GREENWOOD EGREENWOOD@LANTHORN.COM
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has been an integral part of the Mexican culture ever since the Spanish invaders introduced the custom in the early 1500s. Now, Grand Valley State University aims to honor this tradition by sponsoring a Day of the Dead Celebration to educate students on the importance of the holiday. On Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Latin American Studies and Modern Languages and Literature programs are hosting the Day of the Dead Celebration in the GVSU Fredrick Meijer Honors College. True to its origin, this event is a time to remember lost loved ones and celebrate their memory. There will be an authentic Mexican ofrenda, live music and food to insure students the full Día de los Muertos experience. In Mexico, Día de los Muertos is a joyful holiday to celebrate life and honor
ancestors, which is in stark contrast to the grief that accompanies the American understanding of death. “You have to remember that the Day of the Dead is
a celebration, and it’s very different than how Americans view death,” said David Stark, the event coordinator of the Latin American Studies program. “For them,
DIVERSITY: In honor of the Day of the Dead, an altar will be placed in the Fredrick Meijer Honors College. COURTESY | DAVID STARK
death is something that you fear, and it’s a very sad event. Whereas in Latin America there is a certain amount of sadness, but that sadness is surpassed by joy because we believe that after the physical self has died, the spiritual self continues to live on. So, death is not the final end as it is to a lot of Americans.” The ofrenda is an essential aspect of this celebration in Latin America. These candlelit altars are made in homes to provide spirits a way to find their living relatives. To adorn the ofrenda, relatives place items such as pictures of the deceased, favorite foods or other personal items to remind them of their loved ones. To bring this tradition to life at GVSU, a local Grand Rapids artist, Roli Mancera from Guanajuato, Mexico, will be designing an ofrenda and explaining its significance. Students are welcome to bring pictures of their loved ones to add to the altar. “I hope that the students learn the cultural meaning and symbolism of the ofrendas,”
said Mayra Fortes, a member of the Latin American Studies committee. “It provides another way of viewing and understanding death. This is an important tradition in Latin America, and there is a huge Hispanic population in the US.” The altar will remain in the Niemeyer lobby entrance for students to appreciate after the event has finished. Latin American families commonly gather in graveyards during this holiday to eat prepared feasts, sing, dance and talk to their deceased loved ones. The celebration at GVSU should be no different as there will be authentic tamales available to students and local singer Gabriel Estrada will be performing ranchera music. These cultural aspects included in the event provide students with many opportunities to learn about an important Hispanic tradition. “You are going to learn not only about the Day of the Dead and the historical and cultural roots of it, but you are also going to learn a little bit about the food that we eat at the celebration, and the music
that has often accompanied the Day of the Dead celebration,” Stark said. “Then we will invite people to share their personal experiences of the Day of the Dead because we have faculty, staff and students who have celebrated it when they were growing up.” Through events like this, students are able to dispel myths about cultures other than their own, as well as realize that people are more alike than it may appear. As part of GVSU’s mission, students will learn more about cultural diversity, and even gain a different perspective and understanding of universal themes such as death. “It’s good for students to be exposed to diversity and to learn how other people and cultures celebrate these life transitions,” Stark said. “I think it’s part of Grand Valley’s mission and responsibility to create and cultivate global citizens and make people aware of life beyond our immediate surroundings. And, it’s part of my mission here to expose people to different cultures and different ways of viewing the world.”
LAKER EFFECT
GV professor recognized statewide for energy conservation BY ELYSE GREENWOOD EGREENWOOD@LANTHORN.COM
GOING GREEN: GVSU Professor Roy Cole sits in front of his energy efficient car and home. Dr. Cole has reduced his home energy by 50 percent by through sustainability projects. COURTESY | DR. ROY COLE
Grand Valley State University Professor Roy Cole has played an essential role in furthering the Laker Effect by sharing his passion for sustainability both at home and in the classroom. Last September, Cole, a professor of Geography and Sustainable Planning at GVSU, was one of three finalists in Michigan for the Governor’s Energy Excellence Award. This award honors organizations and individuals statewide for their commitment to responsible energy production and consumption. Unbeknownst to him, Cole was nominated for the “Best Residential Projects” category in acknowledgement of the extensive work he had undertaken to conserve energy in his home. Currently, Cole has accomplished reducing his home energy use by 50 percent through projects like
re-roofing the house, buying a high efficiency furnace and five solar panels, switching all light fixtures to LED and even buying an electric car. This process has been an ongoing goal for Cole and his wife. “My wife, Mary, and I were improving our house we bought when the kids moved away,” Cole said. “It was smaller, and we wanted to make it more livable. So we got a high efficiency furnace, had some blown in insulation, and re-roofed it. My wife and I have always been interested in conserving energy. Not just for the money, but it makes the house more comfortable.” Cole’s dedication to sustainability is nothing new. While he has been a conservationist since college, his experience serving with the Peace Corps in West Africa emphasized the seriousness of the issue and left a lasting impact. “I always look for opportunities to conserve over and
beyond what people ordinarily do,” Cole said. “I lived in small villages in West Africa for over four years. I lived right on the edge of using hardly any energy at all-eating food cooked on open fires, no electricity, kerosene lamps. It was very different from the American lifestyle. When I returned to the United States and high consumerism after those years, I was struck by the cultural difference. That had an impact on my behavior.” Not only has Cole taken personal action to conserve energy, but he has also shared his passion in the classroom. Through courses such as GPY 235 - Geography for a Changing World - Cole teaches students the importance of sustainable energy and natural resource use. Cole’s enthusiasm for the subject has impacted his students and inspired them to also take action. LOG ON TO: www.lanthorn.com FOR THE FULL ARTICLE
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OCTOBER 22, 2018 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
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FOOTBALL
GVSU VOLLEYBALL DROPS TWO GLIAC MATCHUPS, LOSES TO WAYNE STATE AND ASHLAND
The Grand Valley State volleyball team lost their two home matchups this weekend, losing to Ashland on Dig Pink Night 3-0 on Friday, Oct. 19 before losing to Wayne State on youth day on Saturday, Oct. 20. After the losses, the Lakers fall to 12-12 on the year as well as 5-8 in the GLIAC. Despite losing handily to Ashland on Friday, GVSU was still able to have more aces than Ashland, as well as earning points on 19.5 percent of their opportunites. Abby Graham and Kendall Yerkes each had 2 aces, and Staci Brower led all volleyball players with four blocks The Wayne State contest was closer than Friday’s game, as the Lakers dropped three close sets to the Wayne State Warriors (20-25, 29-31, 2225). Alexandra Thompson led all Lakers with 16 kills, while Frankie Cavallaro posted 35 assists. The GVSU volleyball team looks to improve upon their record this season, as they host Davenport on Senior night on Saturday, Oct. 27. The match is set to start at 4 p.m.
GVSU SWIMMING AND DIVING SWEEPS LEWIS
Both the men’s and women’s swimming teams picked up wins this weekend at Lewis University, as the Laker men won 130.5-74.5 and the Laker women claimed a 141.5-43.5 victory. For the men, the 400 medley team of Harry Shalamon, Keegan Hawkins, Gabriel Souza and Ben Walling earned first place with a time of 3:27.02. Mortiz Bartels, Oscar Saura Armengol also picked up victories in the 1000 free and the 200 fly, respectively. For the women, GVSU’s Freyja Garbaccio, Samantha Laurich, Hannah Richard, and Lara Deibel placed first in the 400 medley with a time of 3:57.46. Melina Goebel picked up a victory in 1000 free, while Caroline Brereton touched the wall first in the 200 free. The GVSU swimming & diving remains undefeated on the year (7-0), as they travel to Marquette to swim against Saginaw Valley State, Northen Michigan and Ball State on Saturday, Nov. 3. The meet is set to start at 12:30 p.m.
TURN ON THE JETS: Running back Chawntez Moss avoids a pack of Ferris State defenders and follows his blocks on his path to the endzone on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Lubbers Stadium. The former Pittsburgh Panther rushed for 103 yards and scored one touchdown against Davenport on Saturday, Oct. 20. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT
Weathering the storm: Late game heroics push GVSU past Davenport BRADY MCATAMNEY SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
On a day where the Wolverines traveled to East Lansing and the Chippewas hosted the Broncos, it would have been easy for the game between the No. 8 ranked Grand Valley State Lakers and the surprising Davenport Panthers - who both came in 6-1 (3-1 GLIAC) - to be buried in the football commotion on Saturday, Oct. 20. While a small crowd of 2,400 in Caledonia, Mich. may suggest that it was, the game itself ended up being anything but overlookable. The Lakers ended up beating the Panthers 19-14, but it took two weather delays, six total turnovers and a game-winning drive from a backup
quarterback to seal the deal. After GVSU quarterback Bart Williams took a hard hit to end the first half, he played the whole third quarter but gave way to secondstringer Cole Kotopka in the fourth. While down 14-13 with 2:53 left, Kotopka took the field looking to get the Lakers’ their first points since kicker JJ McGrath kicked a short field goal late in the third quarter. The drive appeared unpromising following four incompletions, a false start penalty and a sack for a loss of 10 yards, but a 24-yard completion to wide receiver Austin Paritee on fourth-and-15, a defensive pass interference on third-and-20 and, finally, a 53-yard touchdown catchand-run by wide receiver Nick Dod-
son put the Lakers on top for good. “They had a good game plan,” Dodson said. “They were playing someone underneath and over top and I told them I wanted to play outside. I got the ball, made one defender miss, and was able to split defenders and get in the end zone. “(I was) extremely (determined). Up to that point, the receiving crew wasn’t as explosive as we usually are. I just wanted to do that for the team.” The usually exciting GVSU pass attack faltered for most of the game in part to strong winds, pouring rain, injuries and overall poor play. Williams threw one interception and no touchdowns while completing 15 passes for 175 yards; Kotopka completed only three passes for 81 yards, though the
first down to Paritee and the touchdown to Dodson would have been plenty in the grand scheme of things. “I feel like we were fortunate,” said head coach Matt Mitchell. “Tomorrow’s going to be very humbling. We didn’t play good football at all, we turned the ball over, very sloppy in the red zone, didn’t play good pass defense at all, had trouble getting to the QB, but I’m proud of our guys for sticking together. Things were not going good, but none of our guys faded and the offense supported the defense and vice versa. We have high character kids, and I think it showed at the end of the game.” SEE HEROICS | A8
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GVSU WOMEN’S TENNIS SWEEPS SVSU IN SATURDAY’S ACTION, 7-0.
The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team earned an important GLIAC win after they defeated Saginaw Valley State on Saturday, Oct. 20, sweeping the Cardinals 7-0. The Lakers were dominant in double’s matches, as Vera Griva and Marily Canellopoulos won 6-2 from the No.1 position. Madison Ballard and Nicole Heiniger also won 6-2 from the No.2 spot, as well as Livia Christman and Marija Leko won 6-2 from the No. 3 position. GVSU continued their strong play into singles action, as all the Lakers previously mentioned also won their singles matches to sweep the Cardinals. Grand Valley State will play Northwood on Sunday, Oct. 21 for their final GLIAC regular season match, which is set to start at 12 p.m. in Midland.
VARSITY SCHEDULE FOOTBALL Saturday Oct. 27, 1:00 p.m. at SVSU SOCCER Friday Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m. home vs Davenport VOLLEYBALL Sturday Oct. 27, 4:00 p.m. home vs Davenport, (Senior Night)
PURSUIT OF THE GOAL: GVSU defender looks to escape from the grasp of two defenders in a match from Sunday, Sept. 9 at the GVSU soccer field. With wins this past Friday and Sunday, the Lakers now post an impressive 17-0-1, and look to remain undefeated this Friday in the game against Davenport GVL | SHEILA BABBITT
GVSU beats Ferris State in double overtime, remains undefeated BY KADY VOLMERING SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
On Friday, Oct. 19, the Grand Valley State women’s soccer team faced off with one of GVSU’s biggest rivals: the Ferris State Bulldogs. Through the harsh weather and 110 total game minutes, the Lakers were able to add another win to their record to improve to 16-0-1. The Lakers hit the road for a match-up against the Bulldogs, and found tough competition in Big Rapids, Mich. Throughout the first half, the Lakers dominated the
field with six shots on goal and a lot of action by the Bulldogs goal. “We possessed the ball really well throughout the first half,” said head coach Jeff Hosler. “We probably had 75 percent of the possession, though we didn’t create a ton of chances on the attack.” As the Lakers fought hard on offense, they did just as well on defense, only allowing four Bulldog shots on goal and one corner kick in the first half. Both teams made several attempts to score, though came up short. Going into halftime, the score remained tied at zero, challenging the Lakers to continue their intensity and
focus into the second half. “It’s a big game,” Hosler said. “We talk about playing 90 minutes, and you can’t do that without putting two halves together, which I don’t think was difficult to try and get them to give.” Heading into the second half, the Lakers came out aggressively, creating different opportunities to try and get on the scoreboard. Despite the efforts of Laker defense, the Bulldogs managed to score in the 60th minute of the game, leading the game 1-0. The Lakers were able to bounce back just two minutes later, after a hand ball foul was called on
the Bulldogs, giving the Lakers a chance at penalty kick. Sophomore Cecilia Steinwascher stepped up to the line to try and earn GVSU’s first goal, and found the back of the net to tie up the score 1-1. “There’s been multiple times this year where our opponent has equalized in the game, and we’ve battled back to get the win,” Hosler said. “This is the first time we’ve trailed all season, and I think the girls responded really well. We tend to get back on the front foot and play with a chip on our shoulder in those moments.” SEE FERRIS | A8
OCTOBER 22, 2018 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
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“Definitely Bittersweet” Senior defender Madz Ham reflects on her GVSU career BY KELLEN VOSS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
Anyone who grew up watching USA women’s soccer in the past 20 years knows that the last name ‘Hamm’ is synonymous with success on the soccer field, and that’s exactly the case for Grand Valley State, as senior Madz Ham’s final season with the Lakers draws to a close. Although her name is spelled differently, GVSU’s Ham has had an impressive career in Allendale, being the proverbial quarterback of the Laker defense and earning an All-GLIAC first team selection last season. A great representation of a student athlete, Ham also earned a GLIAC Academic All-Excellence in 2016, as well as being named a CoSIDA Academic All-American last season. Growing up, the GVSU senior saw Mia Hamm as one of her idols, as well as falling in love with soccer watching stars in the MLS. “I always loved Mia Hamm. We share a last name so I may be a little biased,” Ham said. “I remember watching guys like (Landon) Donovan and (David) Beckham, I love those guys.” It wasn’t until her freshman year of high school that Ham realized she could play soccer at a collegiate level when she had a conversation with one of her assistant coaches she will never forget. “He asked me if I wanted to play college soccer, and I said ‘I’m not sure’ and he said ‘you have the talent, and if you’re willing to put the work in, you can do it,’” Ham
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The Laker defense set the tone on the road, recovering three fumbles (one of which came on the same play as Williams’ interception to keep the ball in their possession), holding the Panthers to 4.6 yards per play and forcing seven punts. The special teams unit
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The rest of the second half was a back and forth battle between GVSU and FSU, both teams fighting to get one more point on the board before the end of the half to earn the win. Neither team was able to score again before regulation time ran out, sending the game not into one overtime, but two. “The first overtime was played similarly to the end of the second half, we were in
We were in control of the ball and we got some combinations, but we couldn’t finish. We had a lot of corner kicks in the game that helped us scrap to get a goal, just fighting into the box to get a goal to get the win.” JEFF HOSLER SOCCER COACH
said. “That boosted my confidence and made me realize that’s something I could do.” After fielding offers from numerous GLIAC schools in high school, Ham realized that GVSU was the place for her because of their dedication to their student athletes. “A lot of little things are what make this program good and separates it,” Ham said. “A lot of schools win conference games and have accolades, so I think the amount of success GV has had, mixed with how much they care about the details is great, and that’s what drew me to GVSU.” Majoring in public and non-profit administration, Ham has a plan for after graduation and is excited to execute it after she hangs up the cleats. “After I graduate, I’m looking for jobs in local government, or at a non-profit,” Ham said. “I’m planning on moving back to Detroit, my fiancé and I will be moving to the Detroit area and looking for jobs around there.” Ham has made major strides in her time with the Lakers, starting her freshmen year as a rotational player before working her way up to becoming the anchor of the defense in her final season. She credits that improvement to her better understanding of the game mentally. “It’s been getting better mentally, there’s a lot of things I didn’t understand as a freshmen, but now I see why they’re so important,” Ham said. “Once you buy into the program, buy into the system and see why we do things, that helps mentally to understand and helped me grow emotionally as well.”
Ham was one of four GVSU seniors celebrated on senior night last Sunday, Oct. 14, and while Ham is sad to see things come to an end soon, celebrating with her teammates is something she’ll never forget. “Our teammates are amazing, they decorated the locker room and got us senior gifts which made the day so special,” Ham said. “It was amazing how the coaching staff set up everything, especially the dinner after the game. It’s a sad reminder that my career here is coming to an end, so it’s definitely bittersweet.” The GVSU women’s soccer team has yet to lose this year and has only given up five goals through 16 games thanks in part to the pristine defense led by Ham. Heading into the postseason in the next two weeks, Ham says the team morale is high. “We’re obviously a young team with only a handful of upperclassmen, so we know we have a lot of work to put in,” Ham said. “But I think everyone’s real excited to put our nose down, grind it out and hopefully it can pay off and we’ll have a lot of success moving forward.” The team’s last regular season game is at home on Friday, Oct. 26 against Davenport. Ham and the Lakers will look to finish the year undefeated and carry that momentum with them into the GLIAC tournament. “With this young team, the more we can set ourselves up for success will be key,” Ham said. “We obviously keep looking to play as long as we can, but it’s one game at a time, and just making these incremental steps will pull us through.”
hurried DU’s punter multiple times to force several short fields as they averaged only 27.7 yards per punt. Perhaps the strangest part of the game was the impact of the weather. A game that was scheduled to kickoff at noon didn’t begin until 12:55 and then had another delay hit with about 90 seconds left in the first half, essentially wiping out the need for a halftime break as both teams stayed on
field and went straight into the third quarter once the second ended, throwing off the routine of both teams. Overall, a handful of performers and clutch plays moved the Lakers past the upset-minded Panthers. Running back Chawntez Moss gained 103 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries, Paritee caught seven passes for 127 yards, linebackers Isaiah Nkansah and Brendan McMahon
pulled down 10 and nine tackles, respectively, and, of course, Dodson saved the day with his side-stepping, defender-splitting late-game heroics. Now 7-1 (4-1), GVSU will prepare for a trip to Saginaw, Mich. to face off with the rival Saginaw Valley State Cardinals (6-2, 3-2) in the annual Battle of the Valleys on Saturday, Oct. 27 with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.
control of the ball and we got some combinations, but we just couldn’t finish,” Hosler said. “We had a lot of corner kicks in the game, probably in the high teens, that helped us scrap to get a goal, just fighting into the box to get a goal to get the win.” In the 107th minute,
freshman Haley Dehaan was assisted by Steinwascher to nab the winning goal for the Lakers, ending the game 2-1, continuing their undefeated record into the season. Though the Lakers got the win, Hosler said there are still some aspects the team
can work on approving. “We’ve got to generate more scoring chances,” Hosler said. “We’ve got to be more opportunistic.” The Lakers face off with the Davenport University Panthers on Friday, Oct. 26 at the GVSU soccer field at 7 p.m.
GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END: Senior defender Madz Ham reflects on her impressive career for the Lakers, as she is sad it’s ending but is proud of everything GVSU soccer has done for her. GVL | ARCHIVE
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SETTING UP THE SCORE: Grand Valley State defender Austin Lenar looks to escape a herd of Miami (Ohio) defenders en route to scoring a goal earlier this season. After beating Lewis University twice this past weekend, the DII men’s hockey team improves to 4-0 on the season and looks to make that record even better this weekend, with a home match-up against Lindenwood-Belleville. GVL | ANDREW NYHOF
GVSU hockey skates past Lewis University, Improves to 4-0 BY ELI ONG SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
So far, so good for the Grand Valley State University DII men’s club hockey team. Through four games the Lakers have four wins in dominating fashion, outscoring their opponents this season by a margin of 38-8.
In their games against Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., GVSU used their depth and speed to overwhelm the Flyers on Friday, Oct. 19 8-2, and again on Saturday in the finale of the doubleheader 11-1. “I think the biggest key to victory tonight was how well we moved the puck around,” said forward Ryan Hein af-
ter their game on Saturday. “Our lines clicked really well and we were able to take it to ‘em early and often.” The Lakers opened up their first game with four goals in the first period from Connor McEvoy, Evan Newel, Trevor Zenas and Cameron Dyde. From there on they were in cruise control for
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the rest of the game, scoring three goals in the second period and one in the third as the Lakers turned in an impressive victory. McEvoy and forward Tommy Carey led the Lakers in scoring with two goals a piece. In the second game, the Lakers picked up right where they left off, scoring early and often to cruise to another easy victory. When asked if he saw any difference from this team in comparison to last year’s team at this point in the year, Hein pointed to their ability to score no matter which line head coach Carl Trosien put on the ice. “The (biggest) difference that I’ve noticed when thinking about this team compared to where we were last year is that all four lines can score pretty well,” Hein said. “You
don’t know how big of a deal it is to be able to put pressure on the other team (on offense) consistently throughout the game. It makes it a lot easier on the whole team.” Early on before the regular season started, Hein said this season was a “national championship or bust” year for the team, and so far he thinks they are still on track to achieve that goal. “I think we are where we need to be to get that championship,” Hein said. “There’s still a few things we can work on and get better at, but I think we are progressing nicely.” Up next, the Lakers will face a tougher test in Lindenwood University-Belleville at home in a double feature on Oct. 26 and 27. “They’re a little bit of a better team (than Lewis) so we’re going to have to come out and be
ready to be physical and bang a little bit on the glass,” Hein said. Hein did not seem too worried about their matchup with Lindenwood-Belleville, however. Hein said that what it comes down to is the Laker’s team speed, which he believes Lindenwood won’t be able to match. “I think we’ll come out hard and take it to them with our speed,” said Hein. “They may be a physical team but when it comes to speed, speed kills, and they can’t keep up with us in that.” GVSU’s DII club men’s hockey team plays next at home at Georgetown Ice Arena on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. against Lindenwood University-Belleville. The Lakers are 5-1 in their last six matchups against the Lindenwood-Belleville Lynx.
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Column: three factors that go into a potential Detroit Lions playoff appearance BY D’ANGELO STARKS DSTARKS@LANTHORN.COM
Excited, depressed, underwhelmed, nervous and hopeful. What do these words have in common? They all could be used to describe Detroit Lions fans. The Lions have been an extremely average-at-best roller coaster so far this year, but at times they have flashed potential of a playoff team. Even with all of the ups and downs that have happened thus far, the team still sits at 3-3 and are well within striking distance of an NFC North title. There are several different factors that will play in to whether or not they make the playoffs.
team so far this season has been the run defense. The Lions currently rank 30th in the entire league in rushing yards allowed per game, giving up 145.8. Only the Broncos and the Cardinals give up more per game. The team is tied for second in yards allowed per carry, forfeiting more than 5.3 yards per rush. This is a major issue and not one that can be easily fixed because the team has a lack of impact players in their
front seven. Ziggy Ansah has not played very much do to injury, A’Shawn Robinson has been largely ineffective and has seen his playing time fluctuate all season and Jarrad Davis has been good but inconsistent as can be expected with a young linebacker. The lone bright spot in the front seven has been the rookie fourth round draft pick Da’Shawn Hand. Hand has been making plays in every aspect of the game and the team
needs the rest of the players on the front seven to match the play of Hand. If that happens, then the team should see the run defense improve.
3. Schedule
Coming into this season, the Lions were expected to have one of the tougher schedules in the league, and after six weeks the gauntlet doesn’t seem to be getting easier. The Lions still have to play the Bears and Vikings twice,
Rams, Seahawks, Panthers and there is still one more game against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at Lambeau Field. The only games that seem to be certain victories over the next 11 weeks and those are games against the Bills and Cardinals. Those two teams are the only ones over that stretch that don’t have a record of at least .500. The schedule down the stretch is undoubtedly tough, but the games are winnable especially if they can fig-
ure out the running game with Johnson and the run defense. The Lions have not had an ideal start to the season, but with a few minor tweaks they can get back on track and win some crucial games down the stretch that could lead to them securing their first NFC North championship ever. If the Lions fix the things addressed in this article, then that roller coaster ride will be going uphill fast and will become a lot more fun.
1. Kerryon Johnson
The most frustrating thing for me to watch so far this season has been the misuse of stud rookie running back Kerryon Johnson. Johnson broke the streak that every Lions fan was tired of hearing about and rushed for 100 yards in a game for the first time since Reggie Bush in 2013. The thing that makes it so frustrating is Johnson’s lack of touches. Johnson had 10 and 14 touches in the two games afterward. To put it simply, that is not nearly enough for him. Johnson averages 5.7 yards per carry while the running back taking carries from him, LaGarrette Blount, averages only 2.5 yards per carry. Todd Gurley, one of the best running backs in the NFL, averages 25 touches per game. Now, Johnson is not Todd Gurley, so closer to 20 touches a game would make more sense for him. If that happens, the Lions will have a functioning balanced offense that will be very hard to stop.
2. Run Defense
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SHADES OF BARRY: Running back Kerryon Johnson attempts to evade a New England Patriots defender in week three at Ford Field on Sunday, Sept. 23. The Lions not only won this game 26-10, but Johnson also broke the Lions’ 70-game drought with no 100-yard rusher, as he rushed for 101 yards in the contest. COURTESY | GETTY IMAGES
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