Issue 30, April 8, 2019 - Grand Valley Lanthorn

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GV, Oakland withstand enrollment drops over past years

BY JAMES KILBORN JKILBORN@LANTHORN.COM

With the number of in-state high school graduates decreasing, many Michigan public universities are struggling to attract prospective students. In contrast with these schools are Grand Valley State University and Oakland University, which both experienced an increase in enrollment over the past decade.

Both Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University have experienced more than a 20 percent decline in enrollment over the past decade, and other universities such as Wayne State University and Saginaw Valley State University have seen enrollment declines of more than 10 percent during the same period.

Along with Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, GVSU and OU have bucked the declining-enrollment trend, as students have attended both institutions in greater numbers over the past decade.

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at OU Dawn Aubry cites the university’s location in southeast Michigan as a major factor influencing prospective students, as many desire job opportunities within the most populated portion of the state.

“I believe many students are drawn to Oakland for our strong academic offerings, beautiful campus and unique out-of-class experiences,” Aubry said. “We offer an affordable education in a great location. So many students want to secure an internship while they are enrolled in college and our Rochester campus offers access to many business and health care companies that are first rate.

Our students are able to secure jobs or gain admission to graduate school upon graduation.”

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WALK THE TALK: Posing with Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas, members of Colleges Against Cancer’s board stand on stage during Relay for Life. The event raised a total of over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society between fundraising and day-of donations. COURTESY | ALEXIS VELAZQUEZ

Relay for Life passes goal, raises more than $100,000

BY NICK MORAN NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

After 12 hours consisting of 43 teams walking thousands of laps, Grand Valley State University’s 2019 Relay for Life surpassed the university’s Colleges Against Cancer branch’s goal of raising $100,000. The event was held April 5 and 6 alongside 600 other colleges and high schools in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for cancer.

Between fundraising prior to the event and rolling donations during, the grand total peaked at $100,763.52 as the competition ended at 6 a.m. the following morning.

The relay kicked off with an opening ceremony featuring a speech from GVSU President Thomas Haas, a portion honoring represented survivors and a personal testament from Colleges Against Cancer Vice President Lori Bower. With watery eyes, the audience listened to Bower’s connection to cancer: her story as a caretaker for her mother, who was lost to cancer last July after battling the disease for four years.

“She is honestly the biggest reason I relay,” Bower said. “She’s the most important person to me, so I do it all for her… So, we’re trying to get rid of this disease and we’re trying to help as much as possible to

relieve some of the pains that cancer survivors are going through.”

Colleges Against Cancer also named their Relayer of the Year to be AJ Warner, who not only raised over $800 for the event, but supported both his friend, Riley, and his mother through their battles with the disease.

At the event, teams not only participated in walking laps, but many sold food or played games to raise more money.

Members of Alpha Sigma Tau sold walking tacos, Renaissance Club had wooden stocks for photos and Pre-Med Club sold “jungle juice,” coinciding with this year’s safari-themes motto

of “Wild for a Cure.”

The event’s top team, Alpha Sigma Tau, raised over $19,000 for their sorority’s philanthropy. Greek Life teams raised a combined total of over $60,000, which made up over half of the funds raised during the relay.

Theta Chi team captain Tyler Amsbury said the fraternity has been at relay before, with this year being his third. Throughout each of his experiences, he said that the luminara bag-lighting ceremony is always touching, especially as he remembers his late grandfather this year.

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COMPETITION

Speech Lab takes home national awards during NACC conference

BY LUCAS SWARTZENDRUBER NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

RECOGNIZING RESEARCH: Holding up their awards, Carl Brown and his Speech Lap team showcase their win at the NACC conference. COURTESY | CARL BROWN

Grand Valley State University students won two awards for outstanding papers during the National Association of Communication Centers (NACC) conference March 29-30. All four recipients represented the Speech Lab, including its motto “Best in the Nation!”

“People know who we are,” said Speech Lab director Carl Brown. “When we walk into that place, wherever the conference is, ‘Oh, Grand Valley’s here.’”

The NACC conference serves as an annual competition for schools with communication centers. Students present research that challenges or incorporates existing theories, and Brown said this creates knowledge shared between communication centers to integrate into their practices.

While some communication centers have their own buildings, the Speech Lab operates in an office at Mackinac Hall.

“But when it comes to the service and research, it just goes to show that the people, not the space, make up the Speech Lab,” Brown said.

Sophomores Dominic Cassisi and Hannah Karwat helped GVSU win the Bob and Ann Weiss Undergraduate Paper Award for the third consecutive year. Their research asked students and professionals how they regarded the importance of communication in STEM fields.

Cassisi described STEM as a field where people do not outwardly communicate often, with plenty of work occurring behind computers.

However, both Speech Lab students found professionals overwhelmingly emphasized that students entering STEM fields needed

to improve their communication skills. By contrast, students reported they felt they had no struggles with communicating. Cassisi said that explaining projects to coworkers is an example of communication inside STEM fields.

For the second year in a row, GVSU also achieved the HuddyGunn Graduate Paper Award through the efforts of graduate students Jeannie Lane and Vivian Niestrom. According to Niestrom, they tested four themes of integrating new staff into communication centers. In the process, five new Speech Lab employees completed interviews and questionnaires.

“And what we found were that there were two new themes that were really crucial when it came to our staff forming friendships,” Lane said.

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STUDENT SENATE HOLDS LAST MEETING WITH 2018-19 BODY

Student senate’s April 4 general assembly featured a plethora of goodbyes and hellos, as the old body tied up loose ends, shared sentiments and welcomed in next year’s senate.

During the meeting, Chair of Michigan’s University Appropriations Subcommittee in Lansing Scott VanSingel spoke to senate about Grand Valley State University’s lack of state funding, pledging to work with them further to help delegate state funds to the university.

GVSU President Thomas Haas also gave his final address to the old body, thanking them for their service to the university and for inspiring him to become a better leader.

During the new body’s assembly, outgoing president Rachel Jenkin explained how meetings run and facilitated the nomination process for next year’s cabinet, which will be voted on during their April 11 meeting. As of the meeting, six positions were being filled with uncontested nominations, but that may change come April 11.

To read the Lanthorn’s full coverage on this student senate’s cabinet’s last meeting, visit lanthorn.com.

GVPD STILL SEEKING INFORMATION ON CAMPUS ROAD RAGE INCIDENT

Grand Valley Police Department sent an email alert to all students requesting information on a suspect who threatened two students with a gun April 2. GVPD believe that the incident was related to road rage.

Around 4 p.m., the suspect followed the students into a parking lot near Laker Village Drive and Pierce Street.

They then pointed a handgun at the students and got out of his car yelling at them before the students drove away.

No one was hurt.

GVPD still have not issued an update on the situation and are actively looking for any leads on the suspect.

He is described as an African-American male with a mustache, between 18-22 years old standing around five-feet-10-inches and weighing between 280 and 300 pounds.

Anyone with information should call GVPD at (616) 331-3255 or Silent Observer at (877) 887-4536.

“Cancer affects us all, and we’ve got 15, 20 guys out here to help support the cause by walking around,” Amsbury sa`id. “I know that personally, I’ve been affected by cancer so it’s really nice to feel the entire support of everyone around you.”

Colleges Against Cancer was the only other team to raise over $15,000, making them a Sapphire Team. The organizing team raised over $16,000 for the cause.

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Both GVSU and Oakland University act as regional universities, with GVSU serving west Michigan counties and Oakland University serving counties within Metro Detroit. This winter semester, 36.7 percent of students at Grand Valley came from either Kent, Muskegon or Ottawa counties. A similar pattern exists at Oakland University.

“Most of our student en-

The event’s top donor was Colleges Against Cancer Event Development Chair Alexandrea Trent, who surpassed her goal of $5,000 by nearly $500. Trent, who has been relaying since she was young, had her grandmother and dad on her mind throughout her relay, according to her Relay for Life profile.

While everyone was there to support a common goal, many return year after year for the community built around it.

Pre-Med Club member Erika Spafford said that while it is

inspiring to hear stories and rally for a cause, the people she meets at Relay for Life keep her coming back every year. “(I love) the people,” Spafford said. “It’s just a positive atmosphere. Cancer has such a negative connotation with it, like when you hear it, you just automatically get upset. Whereas here, you meet people who are struggling through cancer or have beaten cancer and you get to see the smiles on their face. Everyone is so supportive.”

For survivors, the event had different meaning. Col-

leges Against Cancer President Anna Organek, a twotime survivor herself, said even helping run Relay for Life for the past four years, it’s still heartwarming seeing people fight against cancer.

“I’m a survivor, so when I was put into remission, I made a promise to myself that I was going to do everything I could to make sure anyone ever has to hear (‘you have cancer’) again,” Organek said. “When I came to college and found Colleges Against Cancer, I finally found my voice.”

rollment is from Michigan,” Aubry said. “Our top feeder counties are Oakland, Macomb and Wayne. However, we have seen an increase from students from other counties around the state such as Genessee, Kent, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Ingham and Lapeer (counties).”

Although these universities attract most incoming students from communities across Michigan, there’s been an added emphasis in attracting out-of-state and international students as well. According to Associate

Vice President and University Registrar at GVSU Pam Wells, there were 1,783 outof-state students and 396 international students for the Fall 2018 semester.

Incoming President Philomena Mantella seeks to strengthen the alreadystrong ties between GVSU and the Grand Rapids region, seeing adults considering completing a four-year degree as another source of enrollment for the university.

This coincides with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposals to boost the

number of Michigan residents with a post-secondary level of education to 60 percent by 2030.

While many Michigan universities seek to address challenges associated with declining high school graduating classes and an aging population, both GVSU and OU have attracted students from not only their prospective regions but from other parts of the world, ensuring they remain strong institutions of higher learning within the state.

PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED FOR “TOP 10” RESEARCH PAPER

Grand Valley State University computer science professor Scott Grissom was recognized by an international group for his research paper on instruction of introductory computing.

Grissom, who is also assistant director of the School of Computing and Information Systems, was cited as a coauthor for a Top 10 paper of all time by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), an international organization specializing in computer science education.

The paper, “A Multi-institutional Study of Peer Instruction in Introductory Computing,” focuses on peer instruction, which involved moving students from passive roles to hands-on participants.

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Employee training and ritual participation appeared as those additional factors. Speech Lab has a ritual of adding new consultants to its Snapchat group. Here, staff can be silly and discuss their personal lives, Lane said.

Additionally, members who complete training receive items such as a mug with their name and “Grand Valley Speech Lab” on it. For Lane, the gifts are tangible symbols of how hard people worked to join the communication center.

“I had never done any sort of research before this,” Niestrom said.

Niestrom pointed to the learning curve of research as her biggest challenge, but only to recall she was not alone. Her co-author, Lane, had conducted previous research that their study followed up on.

Meanwhile, Brown served as Niestrom’s mentor. Both individuals helped the first-time researcher figure out her place in the research process.

Furthermore, Lane emphasized working with another person as a challenge, since people have different ways to write and work.

Cassisi also described the same situation, as he said it is difficult to organize a

final product that satisfies two research partners.

Nonetheless, Brown said the Speech Lab looks for people who work well with others, not necessarily the best speakers. Subsequently, the GVSU participants achieved great success, especially the undergraduates.

“Obviously, they were in

the undergraduate research category, but that’s still pretty uncommon.” Lane said.

“Most people that win that undergraduate award are juniors or seniors.”

Karwat and Cassisi scored the Bob and Ann Weiss Undergraduate Paper Award, despite being newly hired speech consultants this year.

The two sophomores are not even through their first full year at the Speech Lab. Lane said both undergraduates set a high bar for themselves. With this accomplishment, Cassisi and Karwat have the potential to earn more national awards through further communication research.

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GOVERNANCE

The power couple behind GV’s 2018-2019 student senate

BY MCKENNA PEARISO ASSOCIATE@LANTHORN.COM

With the conclusion of their time on Grand Valley State University’s Student Senate, President Rachel Jenkin and Executive Vice President Morgan Mattler divulge to Lanthorn Associate Editor McKenna Peariso the relationship they managed to keep mostly ‘on the downlow’ all year. *The following interview has been shortened for the sake of print space, to read the full interview go online to lanthorn.com* McKenna Peariso: Tell me about each of your ventures into student senate.

Morgan Mattler: Student government was actually something I had done senior year of high school, my good buddies convinced me to get involved and I kind of regretted not doing it all of high school. So I thought why not immerse myself into college through student government?

I was one of those lucky couple of freshmen that applied for the freshman seat and got in.

Rachel Jenkin: I was just the opposite I didn’t do anything my freshman year. Then I was walking through Kirkhof and people from student senate were tabling for elections and they gave me a free coffee mug which made me feel obligated to run because of that free coffee mug. I knew one or two people that were on student senate but I didn’t know anything they did and I wanted to get involved in some way and I absolutely loved it.

MP: When did your relationship start? Did Senate bring you together?

MM: Yes, senate did. We

were both on cabinet last year… so we already had a really good working dynamic together.

RJ: It was right before elections, like two weeks before, we went to El Azteca and that was like our first date. There was a lot of conversations about senate because before this year their weren’t very many senate relationships and they were really low-key. So, we didn’t want to be those people, especially in the roles we were wanting to hold, but we kind said let’s just take the chance. We kept it a secret for awhile. We didn’t tell anyone on cabinet until our cabinet retreat which was in July. There was a lot of shock.

MM: Yeah we were so nervous but we thought it was best to tell cabinet first because these are our closest friends that we’re going to be working with all year.

RJ: And there was never really a big announcement to everyone else on the body, they kind of just found out through Instagram or whatever. We told cabinet they weren’t responsible for telling people but if they ask to just not gossip about us but be straight up with them.

MP: Tell me about holding these powerful, influential roles in senate while being in a relationship that was on the ‘DL’.

RJ: Senate has definitely been a huge part of our relationship. People say you shouldn’t work with who you date and that it’s an odd dynamic but I think it’s made us stronger than anything else. I’m a huge senate geek so to have someone be on the same level of understanding, it’s really empowering.

MM: I think equal time.

We each put so much time into senate a week, easily 20 hours a week. And we always ensure to cut out a lot of time to just hangout together. We

kind of can have that separate senate life and personal life, while recognizing that it’s going to intertwined.

MP: What were each other’s biggest accomplishment on senate that you’re most proud of?

MM: I would say it’s a double-sided thing, one is the student speaker at commencement. People think it was a simple - Rachel asked and Rachel received - but she had to jump over a lot of hurdles. All of the administrators had said no at first so for her to push the administration, stand up to President (Thomas) Haas and everybody else. Then for them to come around and say we want you to be the first … it’s just really cool and really inspiring she did that. Then seeing both professional and definitely personally as her boyfriend, what she’s gone through with the Board of Trustees stuff this year. She’s fought so hard for student representation as well as a student seat. You know, she may have ignited the fire, started the war… but for her to kind of start that and write a resolution that the administration can somewhat get behind was really big for her too.

RJ: I feel like you carry this kindness and responsibility towards others in everything that you do. Being able to balance the work of the fraternity and senate has been huge, you’ve invited so many guys from the fraternity to senate some people were like ‘AEPi is taking over’. But I would view it as the exact opposite in that some people once their done with GA are done talking about senate. You brag about [senate] in every context and I think that really puts the word out there as to what we’re doing

LEADERS AND LAUGHS: Standing beside Thomas and Marcia Haas, student senate president Rachel Jenkin and executive vice president Morgan Mattler attend a holiday party. COURTESY | RACHEL JENKIN

and what we’re good for and that gets other people excited to join. Not like a specific accomplishment but being able to be a humble leader because so much of what being E-VP is behind the scenes and people don’t recognize that at all and you don’t get many thanks. So being able to continuously put in the same amount of energy and care even though no one is seeing that, is really admirable.

MP: What are your plans for next year?

MM: I am (stepping down from senate) and I’m really

sad about it. A little part of me wishes I wasn’t but at the same time I have a lot of career things to figure out. I’ve been on senate since the first week of my freshman year of college. I have never not been on student senate. So, it is time unfortunately to turn the page and start a new chapter.

Prepare myself for whatever post-grad is going to look like.

RJ: As much as I think the senate is going to miss Morgan, I give him a lot of props for taking his senior year off. I wouldn’t trade

this year for anything in the world but I am taking a gap year because of the sole fact I lost so much time during my senior year and I have no idea what I want to do.

So I’m hoping I’m going to get a job at Grand Valley and then apply for grad schools and study for the LSAT during this next year to try and figure some things out. I mean, Grand Valley has given me so much and I don’t want to just leave that, I think there’s still a little bit more for me.

SILLY SENATORS: Giggling as they pose for a funny photo, Grand Valley State University’s 2018-19 student senate body gathers toward the end of the year. After several years of serving student senate, Jenkin and Mattler will be moving on from senate following serving as president and executive vice president respectively. The two started dating because of their partnership in student senate. GVL | BENJAMIN HUNT

COMMUNITY

Equal pay day: Exploring Michigan’s wage gap

BY LAUREEN HORAN ASSOCIATE1@LANTHORN.COM

Tuesday, April 2 was declared by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as Equal Pay Day in Michigan. The date symbolizes how far into the next year a woman has to work to earn the same amount of money a man did during the previous year, sparking a national dialogue on the prevalence of the gender wage gap in Michigan and the rest of the United States.

The Equal Pay Act was signed by President John F. Kennedy more than half a century ago, yet today, women in Michigan earn .78 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Employers must pay all employees

the same salaries for similar work, but the wage gap looks at the overall picture of money earned in a year, not specific workplaces.

Causes of the gap have been explored for decades, but more and more studies conclude that women have more unpaid responsibilities than men, so men are spending more of their time getting paid for their efforts than women do.

In the 1970s, the pay gap existed because the majority of women were not yet active in the workforce, or because women didn’t have as many opportunities to further their education. Today, those factors have faded away; women obtain more graduate degrees than

men and women’s participation in the workforce has skyrocketed in recent decades. Though plenty has changed, researchers and economists agree that what hasn’t changed, is the expectation of women to take care of most matters within the home.

Along with taking care of children, women are more often the ones expected to handle cleaning, housework, finance management, cooking and shopping — all tasks that are also specific career choices for some people — and there is no compensation for this “second shift.” Although women are commonly expected to be the one to leave work if their child is sick, they risk losing their jobs and

subsequent wages by ensuring their child is cared for.

Grand Valley State University alumna Kelsey Hyde said that she is grateful to work in an environment that is flexible with her life as a single mother, but expresses that it wasn’t always this way.

“Lots of employers have asked me at interviews how I plan to handle snow days or my kid’s sick days since I’m a single mom… Prior to landing my current job, I felt pressure that I was either not going to be hired in the first place because I’m a single mom, or be fired if I couldn’t make something work.”

The wage gap also accounts for things that women specifically have to purchase, like menstrual hygiene items and the “Pink

Tax” that makes women’s products more expensive than men’s. Additionally, a January 2019 report by The Zebra revealed that women pay more for auto insurance than men in more than half of the United States, including Michigan, where women paid 79 dollars more per year than men in 2018. The reason for this is unclear, when considering that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety deemed men as 71 percent more likely to engage in risky driving in 2017.

The wage gap doesn’t stop at gender exclusion. According to Michigan State University Economics Professor Charles Ballard, women of color are more likely than white women to be affected

by the wage gap, making roughly .55 cents for every dollar earned by men, while white women make .77 cents for every dollar. The Institute for Women’s Policy Research projects that women won’t receive equal pay until 2059 and estimates that over a lifetime, this loss of women’s wages amounts to $700,000 for a high school graduate, $1.2 million for a college graduate, and $2 million for a professional school graduate.

The wage gap is a complex issue, but discussing and acknowledging the factors that perpetuate the wage gap can help students and young adults everywhere navigate the reality of entering the professional workforce while paving a path toward change.

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Mind the gap What young professionals can consider about pay equity

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he conclusion of the semester is drawing closer, and so students at Grand Valley State University are thinking ahead. For students who are gearing up for their first job after graduation, factors such as location, compensation and benefits are considered before accepting any offers. In light of Equal Pay Day on April 2, students should also take into consideration whether or not their potential employers are transparent about how they pay employees.

Each year, Equal Pay Day signifies how far into the new year women have to work to earn the same amount of money that men made in the year prior. It’s been more than 50 years since President JFK signed the Equal Pay Act into action, but the gender (and racial) pay gap is still prevalent. Economists and researchers conclude that a variety of factors perpetuate this inequality, all of which boil down to a concept referred to as “second shift.” While feminist and civil rights movements have made changes in our society, one thing that hasn’t really changed is the idea that women should be the ones who take on extra responsibilities such as childcare, housekeeping and grocery shopping.

Gender is not the only element that causes a gap in wages in the United States. Though white women only make .77 cents for every dollar earned by a man, the rates are far lower for women of color, who make barely .50 for every dollar earned by a man. Carrying this in-

formation into a job interview could help you negotiate your salary in a world where employers do their best to keep general salary information under wraps.

Michigan is one of only 11 states that outlaws pay secrecy, meaning that employees cannot be legally forced to keep their salary information private.

This is a start, but employers are still not required to publish the salaries of each employee or the formula that details how salaries are calculated. If no one is able to access this information, no one is able to actually know whether or not they’re being paid unfairly.

Don’t be afraid to ask your potential employer questions about how salaries or negotiate offers.

Negotiation could be key in closing your own wage gap, but it can be difficult for women. According to a 2018 publication from Harvard Business Review found that women ask for raises as often as men do, but only 15 percent of women who asked actually obtain the raise, compared to 20 percent of men.

Solutions for the wage gap are all over the place — economists suggest that subsidized child care, formal parental leave policies and pay transparency could all help alleviate the issue, but we have to wait on state and federal policies to put these solutions in place. As we move closer to that, it’s important to continue this discussion and keep an open conversation about wage discrepancies in an effort to hold employers accountable and promote pay transparency.

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Don’t just boycott, donate

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As of Wednesday, April 3, gay sex is punishable by death in the small Asian country of Brunei. The cruel new law has been condemned by the international community, and by some prominent LGBT activists such as Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres. Many have called for boycotts of Brunei’s luxury hotels, airline companies and oil. However, realistically, none of these efforts will result in much, if any, change.

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Today, homosexuality is illegal in 72 countries, with punishment ranging from imprisonment to death.

Some may believe the world is growing more tolerant of people from all different backgrounds, identities and so forth. Yet this is hardly the case, as atrocities committed against minorities happen all across the world every day.

In 2017, it was reported that a brutal crackdown against gay men and women had occurred in Chechnya, with hundreds imprisoned, tortured and killed purely because of their sexuality. Amnesty International claims the crisis is ongoing.

The same year, 300 people were arrested in the Indonesian province of Aceh, another part of the world where homosexuality is illegal. Culturally, LGBT people in all of Indonesia constantly face discrimination and animosity for their identity.

Of course many countries around the world have denounced policies that target minorities with inhumane acts. However this does little to prevent these human rights abuses from happening.

The most effective way to help those being persecuted is to donate money to causes that help LGBT people flee these countries and seek asylum in more welcoming countries.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much the average person can do to stop oppression in countries thousands of miles away from us. But by supporting LGBT charities, you can help make a difference by allowing someone to live where their human rights are not infringed upon.

A lesser-known charity I frequently donate to is Rainbow Railroad. With its name inspired by the famous network of secret routes that helped slaves escape to freedom - the Underground Railroad - this Canadian based charity focuses on helping LGBT people escape violence and detainment in their home countries. They provide resources, financial support, and airfare to LGBT refugees to deliver them to safety. According to their website, every person they’ve helped has been able to claim asylum in a safe country.

Some may think sup-

porting LGBT people goes as far as not eating at Chick-Fil-A. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While well intended, boycotting or denouncing a homophobic company or government doesn’t go far enough.

If you’re truly dedicated to helping LGBT people worldwide, then donate to one of the many human rights organizations that have an agenda of protecting LGBT people from repressive powers.

While inconvenient and seemingly pointless, showing your support by donating goes a long way in protecting human rights.

Oppression is unfortunately an evil that has existed for much of human history, however now that we have progressed into the information age, we now have the ability to help people on the other side of the world who face dangers we have the luxury of not having. In order to be a part of something bigger than yourself and help save the life of an LGBT person, I encourage you to donate.

Family? In college?

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When wide-eyed high schoolers set off for college, family is always in some part of their minds. When is my family coming up? Am I too far from home? Should I call and ask for food? I really miss my mom. Should I call home?

In some way or another, every college kid is thinking about their family and loved ones.

Now, when I say family, I

don’t necessarily mean grandma and grandpa, brother and sister, or even mom and dad.

Family is anyone you are close to; anyone that you can call in a time of need. This person can be your loving mother, close cousin, lifelong best friend or even your new GVSU roommate. Some people, when the question of family is brought up, cringe at the thought. The past may not have been the best in regards to this area, and that stuff happens. That is why finding your family in college, when given the right opportunity, is super important.

Finding that group of people, or maybe just that one person, that you can always talk to and who are always close by on campus is crucial to having a successful college career. Connecting with people that you’ve never met before is hard, believe me, but finding things in common is the trick. Clubs and intramural

sports are perfect for this. You all have that same desire to do whatever the club or intramural sport is about so right there you already have a head start.

Places like work, the trusty 50 bus, walking by the clock tower or even the long line at Subway can introduce you to lifelong companions and possibly even a future “family” member. At the very least, you have counselors at GVSU that are ready to help you with anything.

Other than the fact that maintaining relationships with loved ones is seen as morally right, improved cognitive abilities come with staying in good relationships with people.

As you age, your mind slowly loses brain function and overall cognitive ability. A study conducted at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine found that maintaining social networks is linked to slower cognitive decline.

Personally, nothing

makes my mom happier than hearing that ring on her phone and seeing that it’s from me. Now, I am sure that every single college student has someone that is waiting for them at this very second for a call. I know that college students have super crazy lives, and a phone call honestly might not be possible. So, if that’s the case then send them a small text. The bottom line is that people all around you are ready and able to support you and you just have to be reminded sometimes that they’re still there.

Don’t let college be the reason that you don’t see your family, or the people that care about you. College is amazing, but family, no matter what way you define it, always should come first. Let me answer one of the questions I posed at the beginning. Should I call home?

Yes, yes you should!

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CAMPUS

Annual pow wow celebrates Native American culture

BY SHILOH REYNOLDS SREYNOLDS@LANTHORN.COM

In conjunction with Grand Valley State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Native American Student Association hosted the 21st annual Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow Saturday, April 6.

A pow wow is a celebratory gathering held by Native Americans which often includes traditional dances.

“It’s a cultural celebration to celebrate the ancestors and indigenous people of the land,” said Native American Student Association member Samatha Gann.

Gann is a fifth-year member of the organization. She said she originally wanted to join to connect with her ancestral heritage, which has roots among the Ottawa.

GVSU’s campus resides on land originally belonging to the Three Fires Confederacy — the Potawatomi, Odawa (Ottawa) and Ojibwe.

According to a report by Donald L. Fixico in the Michigan Historical Review, at one time, population of the Three Fires Confederacy reached approximately 50,000 Ojibwes, 4,000 Ottawas and 4,000 Potawatomis.

The annual Pow Wow serves to educate students and community members about indigenous cultures, as well as foster relationships and understanding among individuals.

Saturday’s pow wow was held in Fieldhouse Arena

and lasted from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., with Grand Entries occurring at noon and 5 p.m.

The perimeter of the Fieldhouse was lined with various Native American vendors selling homemade goods, such as beaded jewelry and purses, cloth, painted wooden bowls and fry bread. Some vendors drove hours to be at the event; one man remarked he traveled all the way

from Traverse City to sell his stonework. In addition, GVSU’s Native American Student Association sold t-shirts featuring local artwork to raise money for future pow wows.

As Native Americans highly honor war veterans, the beginning of the Grand Entry was marked by three veterans carrying in flags: the US flag, the Canadian flag and a prisoner of war flag that pro-

claimed “you are not forgotten.” The Head Veteran of the pow wow was Ray Cadotte.

To the beat of drums, the three veterans began making their way around a circle set up in the middle of the Fieldhouse. They were flanked by all the rest of the other dancers, who ranged in age from toddlers to elders.

After a prayer was led to honor the memories of those who had passed and hope for

new friendships and continued safety, the Veteran Song was performed. For this song, any member of the audience who was involved in the military or who wished to honor a loved one in the military was invited to the middle of the circle to join in the dance.

The head male dancer at the pow wow was Ernie Loonsfoot, while the head female dancer was Cherie Chivis.

Other songs performed include the Men’s Grass Dance, Men’s Northern Traditional Dance, Men’s Fancy Dance, Women’s Northern Traditional Dance, Women’s Jingle Dress and Women’s Fancy Shawl. Each of these dances held significant meaning — from healing powers to representing a flying bird to telling a tale about a successful hunt.

TRADITION: Addressing the crowd, head pow wow dancers speak about the meaning of Grand Valley State University’s celebration to the Native American community. The pow wow prominently featured dancers of all ages, with songs for both men and women. The festivities also included vendors selling a plethora of goods. GVL | ARCHIVE

SPEAKER

Renowned Michigan chemistry professor gives Ott Lectureship

BY ALISON RAFFERTY ARAFFERTY@LANTHORN.COM

Rising star in the world of chemistry Melanie Sanford was the key speaker at this year’s annual Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry on

Grand Valley State University’s Allendale Campus.

Sanford is currently a chemistry professor at the University of Michigan. There, she holds the titles of Moses Gomberg Collegiate Professor of Chemistry and Arthur F. Thurnau

Professor of Chemistry. “(Sanford is known for her) research in developing new methods in synthetic organic chemistry, specifically the production of new molecules, whether they are for agricultural chemicals, medicines,

polymers and plastics or components of the electronic grid,” said GVSU chemistry professor David Leonard.

With over 100 publications and many awards under her belt, it was no question that she would be asked

RISING STAR: Highlighting areas of her research, well-known speaker, chemist and professor at the University of Michigan Melanie Sanford discusses her work. Sanford focused on work in synthetic organic chemistry, which involves the creation of molecules. GVL | DAN PACHECO

to speak at the lectureship.

“Several GVSU chemistry professors were familiar with doctor Sanford’s work, and her status as an innovative thinker and a rising star in the world of synthetic chemistry,” Leonard said.

Leonard also accredited her being a well-known speaker among chemists as reasoning behind the decision.

Sanford presented two lectures over the course of two days. On Thursday, April 4 she gave the lecture “New Ways to Make Molecules: From Fundamental Science to Applications in Medical Imaging and Drug Development” at 6 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center.

On Friday, April 5, she gave her second lecture, “Developing Organic and Inorganic Molecules for Electrical Energy Storage,” at 1 p.m. in the Pere Marquette Room of the Kirkhof Center.

“The April 4 lecture is a talk geared toward community members with an interest in science, but not necessarily a background in chemistry,” Leonard said.

On Thursday, Sanford spoke on how she and her colleagues are working to develop safer and more environmentally friendly ways to form bonds

during the creation of new molecules, said Leonard.

The April 5 lecture was presented with a more chemistrybased audience in mind. “(It focused on) a more indepth analysis of how her lab is working to create novel materials that can be used to store electricity,” Leonard said.

Leonard explained that the materials Sanford and her lab are working on will develop important, innovative solutions in the near future. “(Her materials) are expected to become ever more important as society seeks ways to efficiently store electricity generated by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power,” Leonard said.

GVSU’s Chemistry Department hopes that hearing about Sanford’s world-renowned work in the field of chemistry involving finding solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems from the chemist herself herself will encourage students to feel as though they can have a similar impact in the field.

“Because she is known as an excellent speaker, it is hoped that students will come away feeling inspired that future chemists such as themselves can play an important role in overcoming seemingly intractable problems,” Leonard said.

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CULTURE

BLACKBEAR SELLS OUT SPRING CONCERT

Rapper and R&B artist Blackbear performed a soldout show at the Fieldhouse Arena on Thursday, April 4 for the annual spring concert, arranged by Campus Activities Board.

DJ Andre Power began the concert by playing popular songs to warm concertgoers up before Blackbear’s performance, which event organizer Kalie Tomlinson said students enjoyed.

“It was his first time in Michigan,” Tomlinson said of Power. “He was telling me afterward that he had so much fun and he can’t wait to come back.”

Blackbear’s set was accompanied by a light show and a video screen behind him, which circulated between his logo and other images. His performance was interaction-heavy, often speaking to the crowd. While his set included both older favorites that students knew and newer tracks, he also played his most recently released song, “HATE MY GUTS,” which came out March 29.

This concert marks the highest attendance for the spring concert in years, according to Tomlinson, with 4,000 in the arena. She said that the crowd, volunteers and Blackbear had a “great time.”

“Everything went so smoothly...I honestly don’t have any complaints about anything,” Tomlinson said.

Blackbear’s upcoming album, ANONYMOUS, will be released Friday, April 19. The Campus Activities Board’s next event will be ExtravaGRANDza, which runs from April 15-19 to celebrate the end of the semester.

A CAPPELLA GROUP EUPHORIA TO PERFORM

For their end-of-semester showcase, GVSU’s Euphoria will hold an a cappella performance in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof Center on Friday, April 12 at 8:30 p.m. The award-winning co-ed group will be joined by Michigan State University’s State of Fifths. Admission is free and refreshments will be available.

GV ALUM TO RETURN FOR ARTS AT NOON PERFORMANCE As the final performance in the Arts at Noon series, GVSU alumnus Joshua Dreyer will return to perform with music professor Greg Secor. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, Dreyer received his Master’s degree from University of Tennessee and has since performed in ensembles around west Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids and the Battle Creek Symphony. Secor and Dreyer will perform a percussion duo in the Cook-DeWitt Center on Wednesday, April 10 at noon.

PLAYFUL: Grand Valley State University Spanish students wrote and performed puppet shows for children at the Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival. This was the ninth year that the film festival was hosted to spread Latin American culture in Grand Rapids. GVL | ANDREW NYHOF

Latin American films highlighted at GR Latin American Film Festival

BY MARY RACETTE ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival (GRLAFF) created the opportunity for the west Michigan community to observe the different aspects and themes of Latin American culture. Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids hosted the GRLAFF April 5-7.

This year’s festival, named “Cinema Without Borders,” consisted of a variety of events that represented Latin American culture through film. The festival included feature films as well as a series of short films. After select screenings, the director was present to answer the audience’s questions about the film. The event was coordinated by GVSU professors Médar Serrata and Mayra Fortes González. Multiple west Michigan colleges and

other community groups also collaborated to produce the ninth annual GRLAFF. “We wanted to create an opportunity for the people of west Michigan to view and experience some of the best independent films made by people in Latin America,” said Coordinator of the Latin American Studies Program David Stark. “It is important to allow members of the community to interact with the directors and learn about the Latin American culture, its people and its way of life.”

Dominican director Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias spoke to film majors during professor Toni Perrine’s World Cinema class about his experiences in the film industry and his creative process.

Cocote, his film featured in GRLAFF, incorporates an array of cultural themes such as identity and religion in the

Dominican Republic.

During his lecture with the class, he shared the abstract ideas and philosophies behind his work as he explained their connection to his films.

“I do believe that cinema is important as philosophical experimentation,” de Los Santos Arias said. “I believe that cinema is a power of knowledge and a power of experimentation.”

Students were given the opportunity to ask de Los Santos Arias questions at the end of his lecture. After the screening of Cocote at GRLAFF, de Los Santos Arias also held a question-and-answer session.

Co-Director of the film Chavela Daresha Kyi held a Q&A session following the screening of her film. Chevela is an award-winning documentary of the popular Mexican singer Chavela Vargas.

In addition to the short and featured films, GRLAFF has made efforts in the last two years to include family-friendly entertainment so community members of all ages can participate in the festival.

“We really want to make this a family event,” Stark said.

This year, the animated film, El Libro de Lila, was shown on Saturday, April 6 and was rated appropriate for all ages.

GRLAFF also collaborated with GVSU’s Spanish 350 class to provide entertainment for children to enjoy. The Spanish students produced and performed plays using puppets they designed as part of the curriculum. Stark said this collaboration between curriculum and community was brought back after last year’s success.

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MUSIC

Grand Valley professor releases album with band Silverstiles

BY SARAH EDGECOMB ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

NEW RELEASE: GVSU faculty John Bruni released “Slow to Burn” on March 1 with his band, Silverstiles. COURTESY | SILVERSTILES.COM

Grand Rapids-based band Silverstiles have released their second studio album, Slow to Burn, led by Grand Valley State University adjunct professor John Bruni. Recorded at Goon Lagoon studio and released March 1, the album captures images of American life through vivid imagery.

Bruni teaches communication studies at GVSU, where he has taught for nine years and specializes in communication theory. He is the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for Silverstiles. He said that his interest in music began in junior high when he started playing guitar, continuing on to play with dif-

ferent bands. Slow to Burn is Bruni’s first record on vocals, which he said made the songs feel more “emotionally-direct.”

Silverstiles officially formed when their first album, A Long Time to Be Gone, was recorded in 2016 with original vocalist Sunny Dickson. The band has since cycled through members since its early stages, but the current lineup includes Bruni, bassist Keith Jaissle and drummer Danny McCoy. Bruni said that A Long Time to Be Gone seemed like a starting point to reach Slow to Burn.

“It really felt like it was leading up to recording, finishing and releasing that record,” he said. “The songs are more cohe-

sive, and they’re stronger than the songs on the first record.”

Featuring backup musicians, Slow to Burn boasts country rock with a full sound. Opening with their single “Chasing Down a Dream,” the album begins with a catchy guitar riff and summery lyrics. The following song, “Two Days,” slows down with gentler guitars and more exposed vocals.

The album continues this pattern, breaking up ballads with more powerful songs, balancing styles and providing variety. Bruni described the album as “out of the ordinary, kind of dark,” referencing the lyrics and fuller sound. Moving forward, Bruni said that Silverstiles plan to shift their

style, with half of the next album’s songs already written.

“We’re gonna go in a more acoustic direction on the next one,” he said.

“I think we’re gonna try to make a little quieter record.”

As a longtime professor, Bruni said that songwriting gives him an opportunity to break away from his normally-academic work, which continues to draw him to making music.

“I write articles, I write nonfiction,” he said. “For me, this is a chance to engage in art rather than research. It’s a creative outlet.”

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EXHIBITION

Writing, metal casting students collaborate on exhibit

BY JACOB CRESWELL ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

Beginning April 1, the Calder Art Center Padnos Gallery showcased an exhibit that was the result of a collaboration between professor of creative writing Caitlin Horrocks and professor of jewelry and metalsmithing Renee Zettle-Sterling.

“We met years ago, like 2013, and we talked collaboration,” Zettle-Sterling said.

However, according to Zettle-Sterling, several scheduling issues prevented the collaboration until this year.

“It all lined up this semester so we could do this... We decided to give the students a prompt about desire. Jewelry is so much about desire, like how people desire wedding rings,” Zettle-Sterling said.

The exhibit, titled “Storytellers/Storymakers,” was a collaboration between three classes: advanced fiction, creative nonfiction and intermediate jewelry and metalsmithing. The writing students were tasked with creating stories themed around the idea of desire. The metalsmithing

students were then tasked with creating narrative jewelry based off the stories.

When asked about the process that goes into creating these pieces of jewelry, Zettle-Sterling said that “(the process is) important because casting is the main component. Not everything is cast.

It’s a process, done through the lost wax process.” “(Casting is) a way of making multiples, texture, likeness. It’s one of my favorite classes to teach,” she said.

As explained by Zettle-Sterling, the lost wax process involves creating a wax mold and pouring a liquid into the mold to cast a shape. Zettle-Sterling wrote a book on the process, “Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity’s Most Transformational Process.”

Zettle-Sterling found that her metalworking and jewelry students would often uncover various visual elements to the stories that she hadn’t considered.

“There were a couple stories where I just got no visuals when I read them.

I was impressed when the students found visuals out of them!” Zettle-Sterling said.

Zettle-Sterling talked about why the theme of desire was chosen.

“People want for things all the time. Desire lives in all of us; it’s not specific to jewelry.

We confuse needs and wants and desires. Even on a daily basis I desire for a cup of coffee, a piece of candy and not wanting to do things. We desire things every day,” Zettle-Sterling said.

“Everything we do, we’re motivated by (desire).”

The exhibit was on display from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5. There was also a reception on April 4.

“Oh my gosh, it was so well attended. It was so moving,” Zettle-Sterling said of the reception. “Jewelry is hard, extremely time-consuming and frustrating. (My students) just kind of rose to the occasion, and I was very proud of them.”

At the exhibit, the stories written by Horrocks’ writing classes were on display along with the works. The exhibit also included notable quotes from the works on the wall. ZettleSterling explained that the quotes in gold lettering were chosen by the design students that had inspired the creation of the pieces. The others were

the quotes chosen by the writing students.

One regret that ZettleSterling had was the venue size and the time that the exhibit was displayed.

“I want the students’ work to be seen. I want them to have recognition, for both the development of their ideas and their execution. I want people to have the ability to spend more time, and a week-long exhibition is not enough,” she said.

Zettle-Sterling said that this type of collaborative exhibit may be organized again in the future under the right circumstances.

“I would do it again if it was for something like ArtPrize, or if more people could see the students’ work, if it was up longer with more people coming through,” she said.

“There was a lot of things that came out of (the exhibit) that (were) totally unexpected, especially how proud the students were of their work.

For there to be a place to really honor their piece is really important. I hope that this show opens people’s minds to jewelry and fiction. I hope that they see these things as one of a kind.”

COLLABORATION: Writing and metal casting students worked together to create an exhibit focusing on desire. GVL | BENJAMIN HUNT

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FEATURE

GVSU MEN’S TENNIS SPLITS WEEKEND SERIES

The Grand Valley State men’s tennis squad split their weekend matches, defeating the Ashland Eagles 4-3 on Friday, April 5, before losing to Wayne State 6-1 on Saturday, April 6.

In the Ashland match, GVSU was able to claim victory due to the No. 1 doubles team of Sebastien Lescoulie and D.J. Colantone winning 6-3, as well as claiming victories in singles from Lescoulie (No. 1 spot), Jack Dausman (No. 3), Martin Matov (No. 4), and Nicholas Urban (No. 5).

The Lakers weren’t as lucky in Saturday’s match against Wayne State, as they took the 6-1 loss.

The No. 3 pairing of Dausman and Urban were able to claim victory, while Matov was the only Laker that was able to score points in singles in his win from the No. 4 spot.

GVSU tennis now sits at 14-6, and will have their final home meet of the 2019 season, as they welcome Purdue Northwest on Sunday, April 14.

GVSU WOMEN’S TENNIS HOLDS OFF INDIANA (PA) 6-1 ON SATURDAY

The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team defeated Indiana (PA) 6-1 on Saturday, April 6 to improve to 20-4 on the season. The win marked the 15th straight season that the Lakers have won at least 20 or more matches in a season.

GVSU was able to start the match with a sweep in doubles, as Madison Ballard and Marija Leko won from the No. 1 pairing, Vera Griva and Marily Canellopoulos earned victory from the No. 2 spot, and Nicole Heiniger and Livia Christman completed the sweep from the No. 3 doubles.

GVSU continued their strong play in singles, as they were able to claim victory in five out of six matches, with key victories coming from Griva in the No. 1 spot (6-0, 6-1) and Ballard from the No. 2 spot (6-2, 6-3).

GVSU WOMEN’S TENNIS SWEEPS WILMINGTON ON SUNDAY TO CLOSE SPRING SEASON

The Grand Valley State women’s tennis team won its final regular season match of the 2018-19 season with a 7-0 win over Wilmington on Sunday, April 7.

GVSU started off the match with a sweep in doubles, with Madison Ballard and Marija Leko winning from the No. 1 pairing, Vera Griva and Marily Canellopoulos winning from the No. 2 spot and Nicole Heiniger and Livia Christman winning from the No. 3 spot.

The true domination of the match shined through in singles, as every Laker listed was also able to win their doubles match, including Heiniger not giving up a point from the No. 6 spot (6-0, 6-0).

THROWING A ROCKET ON THE RUN: Former GVSU quarterback Bart Williams prepares to hit a receiver outside of the pocket in a game earlier in the 2018 season at Lubbers Stadium. Williams, who is now the all-time leader in passing yards in school history, is now prepping to make a career in pro football. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT

Eyes up

BY BRADY MCATAMNEY EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

Making the jump from being a collegiate athlete to one who plays a sport professionally is difficult. In fact, there are an estimated 12,650 NCAA football players in Division I alone, and there is only room for 1,664 players on a National Football League roster, meaning that less than 13 percent of Division I guys will be in the NFL come September.

Then you get to Division II, where the chances are even slimmer. Bart Williams is the next man up looking to defy the normality and follow in the footsteps of former Brandon Carr and Matthew Judon and become an NFL player.

The Grand Valley State quarterback threw for 2,556 yards and 21 touchdowns in his senior season,

leading the team to a 2018 playoff berth. During the season, he eclipsed school records in most touchdowns and pass yards for a career – no small feat for a program built on greatness.

But making it to the NFL is no small feat, either. Williams knows that getting a spot on the grand stage is difficult and that keeping it is even more so, especially for a quarterback: most teams carry no more than three on their active roster, meaning there are never more than 100 QBs in the league at any given time.

To prepare, Williams has worked, worked and worked to make sure his body and mind are in pristine shape so that he is good to go should a team call upon his services.

“I started (working out) hardcore in January… I did a lot of weight lifting and then just some very simple fundamentals for the pro day tests — the shuttles, the

What lies ahead for GVSU’s esteemed former quarterback

40, the jumps, stuff like that so I was just doing some fundamental stuff like that,” Williams said.

“Then I went to Chicago (and) I wasn’t in the weight room at all. I was mostly with a quarterback coach, throwing a lot of balls and then I had a guy I was going to, we did a lot of plyometric stuff. I didn’t lift many weights but I was doing a lot of movement, just working at reactions and top end speed. I was supposed to do that for four weeks but I actually got invited to the Central Michigan pro day which was a week before the Grand Valley pro day so I was only there for three weeks and I’ve been here since.”

Williams’ hard work figures to pay off as he has received interest from the Detroit Lions, who he is hopeful to work with in minicamps come summer.

Should the NFL not come to fruition, though, he has backup plans.

“This weekend I’m flying down to Florida doing like a free agent minicamp with the Saskatchewan RoughRiders in the CFL,” Williams said. “I’ll have a chance to show myself in front of their head coach and offensive coordinator and quarterback coach and stuff and might even have the opportunity to get a contract in the works after this weekend.”

While an opportunity to play in the NFL would trump all – like one would expect – the quarterback is excited to have an opportunity to play with a northern neighbor as the widely acclaimed league has housed talents including Doug Flutie, Jeff Garcia, Brandon Browner and Stefan Logan.

With the NFL Draft beginning on Thursday, April 25 and running through that Saturday, Williams’ future should be coming into view soon.

VARSITY SCHEDULE FOOTBALL Spring Classic, Saturday, April 13, 12 p.m., Kelly Sports Center BASEBALL Friday, April 12, 3 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside Sunday, April 14, 12 p.m., Home vs Wisconsin Parkside SOFTBALL Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Home vs Davenport Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., @ Purdue Northwst Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., @ Davenport Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., @ Wisconsin Parkside MEN’S TENNIS Friday, April 12, TBA, @ Davenport Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m., Home vs Purdue Northwest TRACK AND FIELD Saturday, April 13, TBA, Ball State Invite Saturday, April 13, TBA, Gorilla Classic, Pittsburg, Kan. Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, TBA, Bison Outdoor Classic, Lewisburg, Penn.

JUMPING FOR JOY: Former GVSU quarterback Bart Williams stands up straight and looks toward the ground to see how far he jumped in the long jump at the GVSU Pro Day in the Kelly Family Sports Center. Williams and half a dozen other Lakers ran a bunch of drills in front of several NFL scouts. COURTESY | GVSU ATHLETICS

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SOFTBALL

No. 6 GVSU softball earns 24th win, claims victory in three of four games

BY KELLEN VOSS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

The No. 6 ranked Grand Valley State softball team had a fairly successful week, winning both games at home to Northwood on Tuesday, April 2 before splitting the doubleheader with Saginaw Valley State two days later.

Game one was a dominant fare, as they were able to swiftly defeat the Timberwolves 8-0.

The Laker offense had a successful game, with Nikola Holmen leading the way with a two-run home run in the third and a two-run double in the sixth, tallying three hits and four RBI in the contest.

While eight runs is enough of a cushion for most softball teams, a small one-run lead would have been enough for Allison Lipovsky, earning her 12th win in an artful complete game where the senior only gave up five hits while striking out ten Northwood batters.

The second game was a much different affair for the Lakers, as after it looked like they would coast to an easy victory due to mercy rule, Northwood exploded to score eight runs in the fourth inning to tie the game at 10.

After up-and-down pitching performances from freshmen Samantha Gehrls and Hannah Dieck, Lipovsky came in to try and earn the win.

After giving up a threerun homer to Abby Joseph in the sixth, Lipovsky was able to get her pitches move a bit more to earn her 13th victory, as the Lakers won, 14-13.

“I pitched fairly well in the first game, there was a couple balls that I plated and the pitches just didn’t move the way

HUSTLE FOR THE OUT: GVSU junior Kelcie LaTour lunges forward to tag a Wisconsin-Parkside runner with sophomore Taylor Rieger backing her up in a game on April 2, 2018, at the GVSU Softball Field. The softball team has had a very successful week, winning five out of six games in the week to move to 25-4 on the year. GVL | ANDREW NYHOF

I needed them to,” Lipovsky said. “In the second game, on the home run I just plated it, it was an inside pitch that didn’t move. I had the confidence that my team was going to get the hits they needed anyways, it wasn’t something where it was detrimental and I was super upset about it, it happened and I just have to get over it.”

Head coach Dana Callihan was proud of the way her team was able to rebound off the late home run, but still feels like they need to enhance their play in the field.

“We hit the ball well, we had a couple defensive things

that left the door open.

Northwood’s a scrappy team, they’re not just going to roll over and die,” Callihan said.

“We could have rolled over very easily, we’ve got a lot of character and a lot of grit, and we’re not just going to roll over and die.”

The Lakers were able to carry their momentum to SVSU, as they were able to win the first game of the doubleheader 7-0.

The five-through-seven spots in the lineup were firing on all cylinders as Brooke Henning, Morgan Wagner and Bailey Thatcher combined for five hits and five RBI in the win.

It was yet another dominant affair from Lipovsky, as she earned her 14th win in game where she only allowed one hit and struck out 12 cardinals in a complete seven-inning victory. While the second pitching spot has been up in the air with Hannah Beatus’ recent injury, Callihan loves being able to count on her ace in at least one game of every doubleheader.

“Allison has been a rock,” Callihan said. “Hopefully our freshmen are learning from that a little bit, we’ll get through the pitching injuries we’ve had and we’ll better for it in the long run.”

The second game saw the Lakers lose their only game of the week despite home runs from Holmen, Lydia Goble and Shannon Flaherty. SVSU, which leads the GLIAC in batting average, was able to amass nine runs on nine hits, including a four-run push in their seventh victory.

Following these four games, GVSU now sits at 24-4 and lead the GLIAC with 8-2 wins in conference. In order to keep the good times rolling, Callihan thinks her team still needs to improve defensively and not worry as much about what the opposing team is doing.

“We’re going to go out and control the things that we can control,” Callihan said “We’ll work on the things we’ve been struggling with, we don’t worry about other teams so much, obviously we talk about what they have and what their game plan is, but we tend to focus more on us, play our game, and control the things we can control.”

GVSU has eight games this week, as they’ll have a doubleheader with Davenport at home on Tuesday, April 9, before traveling for doubleheaders with Purdue Northwest, Davenport and Wisconsin Parkside later in the week.

SWING FOR THE FENCES: GVSU redshirt senior Kaylie Rhynard knocks a softball into play in a game against Wisconsin-Parkside on Tuesday, April 2, at the GVSU Softball Field. GVL | ANDREW NYHOF

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GVSU baseball still mired in slump after three more losses to Davenport

BY ELI ONG SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

If you go back to Sunday, March 24, Grand Valley State baseball had just come off a 7-4 win against a nationally-ranked Wayne State Warriors squad and moved within two games of .500.

In baseball where a little momentum can go a long way, GVSU hoped that they had found that source of momentum against the Warriors. What they actually found was much less than what they were hoping for.

After dropping a trio of games against Davenport on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, GVSU is now 0-9-1 in their last 10 games since that win against Wayne State.

There has not been one glaring weakness that has led to this abysmal run, but rather a combination of different factors.

At times, there have been injuries. Left fielder Zach Berry and first baseman Ryan Blake-Jones, two main cogs in the middle of GVSU’s lineup, are out for the rest of the season. Starting catcher Joe Laudont had missed multiple weeks with a strained hamstring but is back in action after a bit of misfortune.

“It was kind of a fluke accident slipping on the mud at Wayne,” Laudont said. “I was ranging to my right to field a pop up and I hit a slippery patch and tweaked my leg a bit,

so I definitely wish I could have that moment back.”

At times, there has been poor execution on the mound.

GVSU’s pitching staff has shown the inability to keep pitches out from over the middle of the plate, epitomized by the 13-8 loss against Davenport Friday where the Panthers connected on five home runs.

At times, there has been a lack of focus on defense. In game two of their Saturday, April 6 doubleheader against Davenport, second baseman Anthony Cocco lost possession of the baseball with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning trying to transition a grounder to second base for what could have been an inning ending double play.

Instead of an inning ending double play, an unearned run came across home plate and Davenport’s Travis Harvey cleared the left field fence for a grand slam on the very next pitch.

“We gotta execute on the mound and make pitches, then play defense behind our pitchers when the ball’s put in play,” Cocco said. “We’ve struggled at times with that stuff, but if we go out there and execute the way we know we can we should be able to start winning ball games again.”

Moments like all of these are what have characterized GVSU’s season so far, leaving most at a loss for words as to how they can over-

PITCHING WITH POWER: Former GVSU pitcher Noah Lamboley winds up his body and uses the momentum to launch a pitch on April 12, 2018, at the GVSU Baseball Field. The GVSU baseball has been struggling lately, losing nine of their last eleven games. GVL | SHEILA BABBITT

come their struggles.

“There has been a lot of key players in and out and with that has put a lot of guys in positions they are unfamiliar with,” said GVSU head coach Jamie Detillion. “It’s a tough situation and guys have had some hard emotions dealing with this but I still think we have can overcome this, it’s just a matter of us finding our groove.”

Despite their record, there have been a handful of bright spots for the team, even if they are few and far between

these days. In Berry’s absence, Chase Carpenter has taken over left field and turned out to be one of GVSU’s most reliable hitters. Carpenter currently owns a .314 batting average with 10 extra base hits in 86 at-bats so far this season.

When healthy, Laudont has performed well behind the plate and hitting at it. Through 22 games played, Laudont has one error and leads the team in batting average at .333.

Freshman starting pitcher Rylan Peets has emerged as one of GVSU’s go to starters, posting a 2.70 ERA in five

starts and one relief appearance despite his 2-3 record.

“Rylan has been doing a really good job of locating his pitches and keeping the ball low lately,” Detillion said.

“He has a very repeatable delivery and he got into a groove that allowed him to consistently place pitches low in the strike zone.”

Moving forward, Detillion said he hopes that his club can play with some mental toughness and that could help them get past the funk they are in.

“Having some mentally tough kids who can overcome

a few mistakes would do us a world of good right now,” Detillion said. “I keep telling the guys all it takes is one game to get things turned around in the game of baseball, anybody can get hot on any given day and turn things around any given day, but we just have to get there first.”

GVSU baseball looks to get back on track this weekend, as they’ll face Wisconsin Parkside in three weekend matches. The Friday, April 12 game starts at 3 p.m., Saturday’s game starts at 1 p.m. and Sunday’s starts at noon.

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GVSU track & field continues to break records on their way to nationals BY: JEROD FATTAL SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

The GVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams were on the road again, competing in the Hilltopper Relays and the Spartan Invite on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6.

The Lakers started the weekend in Bowling Green, Ky., running in the Hilltopper Relays hosted at the Western Kentucky University campus.

“We got our foot in the ground this weekend and it was the first meet in about five weeks for a lot of our kids,” said assistant coach Sean Denard. “We are definitely heading in the right direction in all of our groups and hopefully in May we will be ready to perform at our best.”

GVSU started the meet strong, sweeping the men’s pole vault with Alex Peskin finishing first after a judge’s decision and a vault of 4.70m, which barely edged out teammate Andrew Koenigsknecht, who set a new personal record with a 4.70m vault as well. Michael Martin followed Peskin and Koenigsknecht, completing the sweep with a vault of 4.55m and a

third place finish.

“Our pole-vaulting group was the best group out there by far,” Denard said. “Coach Lou (Andreadis) has a great system and we have a lot of talented vaulters who work hard.”

Brad Warman headlined the throwers, placing second in the shot put with a distance of 15.98m.

“Brad is one of the better freshman in the entire country and we are just trying to get him some more experience,” Denard said. “We think he has a good shot at being one of the only throwers competing at nationals under the age of 20 later this year.”

The women’s pole vaulters built off the men’s success with Elli Kimes, breaking her previous personal record of 4.07m with a firstplace vault of 4.20m.

Judith Essemiah and Dajsha Avery finished the Lakers’ day in the throwing events with Essemiah finishing second in the hammer throw with a mark of 49.54m and Avery finishing third in shot put with a toss of 13.84m.

“Emma (Richards), Dajsha (Avery) and Erika Lechner are all pushing toward

being All-Americans together this year,” Denard said.

“They just need to become more consistent and continue to improve as a group.”

Richards and Mary Hecksel continued the throwing momentum into Saturday, taking first and second in the discus with marks of 49.80m and 49.13m.

Nicole Sreenan, Angelica Floyd, Sarah Beulla and Willow Stuedemann translated the team’s early success onto the track, winning the 4x100m relay with a time of 46.10 seconds.

“They are not just a good team because they are really fast,” said assistant coach Reynaldo Radlin. “They put high expectations on each other and they know that in order for us to be successful at the national level, we have to have strong relays.”

Jessica Eby rounded out the day on the women’s side, crossing the finish line of the 400m hurdles in 1:01.59 seconds and earning a gold medal.

Thomas Capers, who is already the owner of two individual GVSU records in the 300m and indoor 400m dash, added to his trophy room Sat-

urday with a new school record in the 400m dash. Finishing in 47.21 seconds, Capers broke the previous record set back in 2002 by .14 seconds.

“The first meeting we had together, he told me that he felt he was lacking in his race strategy,” Radlin said.

“We have put a ton of focus on that this season and you could see the improvements.

His first two hundred meters were really well run and that’s tough to do from lane eight.”

Daniel Walker followed Capers lead in the next event, the 400m hurdles, finishing first place with a time of 51.86 seconds.

Hunter Weeks and Ryan Mount led the way for the Lakers in the field events, taking first and second in the high jump with jumps of 2.13m and 2.10m. Justin Scavarda also had a strong showing, winning the discus with a toss of 50.69m.

The Lakers may have improved off of last weekend’s performances, but if they want to reach their goals, they are going to have to continue to motivate themselves each day at practice.

“We want to be team national champions,” Denard

RESTING UP BEFORE THE BIG MEET: The GVSU track & field team, along with dozens of other college track teams, set up camp in the infield to rest and stretch before competing at an indoor meet hosted by GVSU at the Kelly Family Sports Center GVL | BENJAMIN HUNT

said. “We were so close this past year at indoors to winning it all, and only losing by four points is something that drives this team.”

The men’s and women’s

teams will both be back in action Saturday, April 13 in multiple meets, headlined by the Gorilla Classic in Pittsburg, Kan., hosted by Pittsburg State University.

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GVSU’s women’s lacrosse team gathers another win, beating Davenport 17-9

ON THE DEFENSE: Grand Valley State junior midfielder Sarah Stagaard caresses the ball while flanked by opponents in front of her own net at the GVSU Lacrosse Field. The Allentown, Penn. native has been a key cog in the GVSU game plan this season, as her presensce has been key in the team’s 9-3 start to the 2019 season, with their most recent win coming against the Davenport Panthers. GVL | ARCHIVE

BY ROSEMARY BOOHER SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand valley State women’s lacrosse team played Saturday, April 6 against Davenport, earning another win for this year with the score of 17-9. The Lakers now hold an overall record of 9-3 and a GLIAC record of 6-1 for this season.

GVSU traveled to Caledonia to face the Davenport Panthers in another GLIAC matchup. The Lakers had a quick start, they scored four out of the first five goals and at the half they had eight

goals. After the half, GVSU went on the score nine more goals to make the score 17-9.

Carly Shisler led the Lakers with six goals, followed by Sarah Stagaard with four and Sophie Conroy with three.

Goaltender Payton Neil had seven saves. The Lakers came into the game ready to play with a focus at hand.

“Our focus was on the draw, we knew this would be a good matchup for us to play,” said head coach Mackenzie Lawler. “We also focused on better consistency and being better in our final execution, we need to play a full 60 minutes.”

Saturday marked the end of their on-the-road season and begins the stretch of home games for the Lakers.

Four games remain before postseason starts and the Lakers have their eyes set on the conference with hopes of securing their spot.

“We are excited about focusing on the games ahead to lock down the second seat in conference play,” Lawler said. “We’re ready to get back to final play knowing that GLIAC is getting better and better.”

Conference play is not the only thing on the mind of our lacrosse team, as get-

ting revenge on past foes is a major goal left for the Lakers.

“We are excited to get redemption against Indianapolis,” Lawler said. “We’re ready for another crack at Indianapolis, they went on a bit of a run last time against us, but we know that we can compete against them.”

This season, the Lakers have came out on top in most games. Although the season is not over, Lawler reflects on what it feels like to be so successful in her first year as a Laker herself.

“The season has been great so far and obviously it is great to watch what you learn

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“The community has been so welcoming and involved with me,” Lawler said. “They say that you are a Laker for a lifetime and I can see that it is true. I enjoy coming together with the community and learning from other sports and coaches.”

The Lakers looks to pick up one more wins this weekend, as they’ll face Northern Michigan on Friday, April 12. The game will take place at the GVSU Lacrosse Field, and will start at 6 p.m.

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and teach in practice come to life in games,” Lawler said.

“It’s nice to see the defense step up, especially during tough games. Many players have had to step up on offense because we have had many injuries this year, so we get new players playing new positions.”

Lawler has high hopes for the team continuing this season and high hopes for herself as she continues her coaching career as a Laker.

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23rd Annual Student Scholars Day SSD is held annually to celebrate the scholarship and creative work performed by GVSU students. Presentations and events begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. in Henry Hall Atrium, Kirkhof Center, and Mary Idema Pew Library.

April 10, 2019 Schedule of Events Poster Presentations Kirkhof Center & Henry Hall Atrium 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oral Presentations Kirkhof Center 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Panel Presentations & Sessions KC 2215/2216, KC 2263, and LIB 030 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Film / Video Mary Idema Pew Library Exhibition Space 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., & 1:00 p.m.

Exhibition of Art (Mar 27 - Apr 11) Mary Idema Pew Library & KC Lobby 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Artist Reception 4:00 p.m. - April 10, LIB 030

Student Scholars Day:

A GVSU Tradition What is SSD? Student Scholars Day (SSD) is held once each year to celebrate the scholarship and creative work performed by GVSU students. The day showcases faculty-mentored student work, shared through many venues, including (but not limited to) oral presentations, panel presentations, sessions, fine arts exhibits and performances, and poster presentations.

Student Scholars Day projects may be initiated as part of a course or as independent collaborations with faculty. GVSU encourages all students to consider enhancing their personal and professional development by engaging in scholarly and creative work with faculty, and to share their work with the GVSU community.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is proud to present and host the 23rd Annual Student Scholars Day on Wednesday April 10, 2019. This event will showcase over 350 presentations by more than 600 student presenters.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event as presenter, guest, sponsor, volunteer, or committee member.

For more information go to gvsu.edu/ours/ssd